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UW Engineers Are Testing A Mobile Device For The Deaf

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Researchers at the University of Washington have been working on a mobile device for transmitting ASL (American Sign Language) using video.

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I Give Up

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Apparently, my camera WILL NOT take good jewelry pictures. So be it. My niece is going to let me use hers the next time her husband has a day off…hopefully that’ll work. Otherwise, another friend offered to do it for me for a relatively low price.

Why Microsoftís PC versus Mac page falls apart

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(Editorial) Iím all for companies taking aim at others. In fact, I think itís a smart move in many cases, since it gives firms the ability to highlight, on their own turf, exactly why they believe their products are better than any others.

Want: Porsche Design Aviators

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I just recently lost my favorite pair of sunglasses (a pair of silver Randolph Intruders, if anyone on Capitol Hill found them), so I’m in the market for a new set of shades even though summer’s mostly over. You never know.

OmniVision losing Apple business to Sony, sources say

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OmniVision shares slipped on Monday as unconfirmed rumors suggest the company has lost part of its Apple business to rival component maker Sony. The rumors appear to be related to camera sensors in the next version of the iPhone....

Bathys Bomb Timer Watch Hands-On

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This is a working prototype of Bathys' upcoming Bomb Timer watch - and it is very cool. I want to make two things clear from the start. First, as I said, this is a prototype, and will undergo a few changes before production. This includes aspects of the case, dial, and movement finishing.

Samsung YP-MB2 pictures surface, release imminent?

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Section: Audio, Portable Audio, Video, Portable Video, Communications The Samsung YP-MB2, which is better known as the Samsung Galaxy S PMP, is Samsung’s latest rumored PMP featuring Android 2.1. While it hasn’t been officially confirmed by Samsung, the device’s specs have...

RAmos W9 Android MID Unveiled

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RAmos comes back to the mobile internet device (MID) market by releasing the RAmos W9. It is actually a successor to the RAmos W7. The new RAmos W9 is powered by Android 2.1 OS and the Rockchip RK2818 processor. There is no further info about this gadget, so stay tuned for more updates.

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New error-correction chip promises to shrink flash memory

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A new chip, created by startup Lyric Semiconductor, promises to shrink flash memory and provide new methods for spam filtering or other processes. The technology utilizes "probability processing" to solve certain problems that can benefit from determining the probability of bits being zero or one.

Verizon FiOS Simulcrypt to be incompatible with CableCARD

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Verizon's FiOS TV network is preparing for a transition to Simulcrypt technology, which will cause problems for many CableCARD owners. The conversion is said to be necessary for compatibility with certain Cisco and Motorola devices that require the encryption standard....

Kindle, iPad, and paper examined microscopically

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The above image is a picture of the iPad's screen, multiplied by 24 times over. Keith Peters at Bit-101 used his new USB microscope to examine a few different e-reader displays up really close, and the results are definitely a fun read.

Review: Sceptre 27-inch LCD Gaming Monitor

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Short Version: Everyone wants a big monitor. They’re great for browsing, writing, editing pictures, video, playing games – pretty much everything that you do on your PC.

Viewsonic Going All-LED Backlighting By 2011

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Good news: traditionally-illuminated displays are going the way of the dodo. Viewsonic is phasing out all non-LED displays and hopes to only have LED-backlit units by early 2011.

T-Mobile set to launch rugged Android handset from Motorola

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T-Mobile is reportedly set to launch a new Android-based Motorola handset, which is currently referred to by the code-name Jordan. The device is said to be ruggedized, although it is unclear how many aspects are shared with Motorola's rugged i1 for iDEN networks....

Motorola Charm officially available with Telus for $29.99 on 3 year contract

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Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones While the Motorola Charm is still missing in action here in the United States, the Canadian carrier—Telus—recently launched the candybar Android device. In terms of contract pricing, for three years the device is...

BookBook Makes Your iPad Into A Leatherbound Book

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Looking for a distinctive case for your iPad? No? Well, I’m going to tell you about one anyway. I’ll be quick. Remember the BookBook case for MacBooks? No? Well, here it is. Now there’s going to be one for the iPad — and it doubles as a stand.

Hamilton brings it all back home with the Railroad Evolution

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Hamilton is well known in railroad circles as one of the watches that kept the trains running in the 20th century. Now they’ve gone back to that illustrious past with their Railroad Evolution, a big fat chrono with an auto movement.

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Panasonic bringing Twitter support to Viera plasmas

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Panasonic announced on Tuesday it has now allowed owners of Viera plasma TVs to post Twitter messages using these devices. This functionality is also due to arrive soon for the company's Blu-ray players. Viera CAST Panasonic devices can access the Internet....

2010 NYIGF Faves: Black + Blum’s Bento Box, Fuccillo Design’s Bin

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London-based Black + Blum shrinks their Box Appetit lunchbox to sushi/pasta/rice size. The Bento Box (not yet added to their website at press time) is made from the same BPA-free polypropylene and copolyester as the Box and comes with a saucepot, handy sliding separator and fork (though the...

Complimentary Subscription to The Scientist Magazine

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We have a special limited time offer. Thanks to The Scientist Magazine for offering our readers a chance to subscribe to this cool magazine for free. It is a limited time offer so if you are reading this when the offer has ended and would like to purchase the magazine you can go here to buy it.

Cheap Adapter Lets You Charge Your iPad At Any Old USB Port

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Most iPad owners have likely run into the charging issue by now: the device simply requires a high-power USB port or wall socket to charge. Or rather, it refuses to charge on anything but one of those.

Scubster – Pedal Powered Submarine

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French-born Stéphane Rousson is no stranger to weird, pedal-powered vehicles. In 2008, he tri..(Read...

Apple Won’t Change iPhone’s Antenna for Verizon Release, Expert Claims

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There’s still a debate about an iPhone launching on Verizon’s network some time next year. Some believe that it will launch as early as January, while analysts believe that it will be some time later in the first quarter of 2011.

Apple Discussion Boards to receive major overhaul

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The Apple Discussion Boards have long been a great source of help for Apple end-users and professionals looking for both Apple-supplied and community-supplied assistance. In my personal experience, though, it can sometimes be a frustrating place to visit.

Legacy of Flynn by HDDoobie

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Legacy of Flynn by HDDoobie from threadless, vote it up!..(Read...)

ASUS outs ET2400 family of all-in-one PCs

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ASUS recently revealed a new line-up of all-in-one PCs with the ET2400 series. There are seven models, each with a 23.6-inch display with 1080p resolution. The top-level model, the ET2400XVT, gets a 120Hz, 3D panel alone, along with a 1.73GHz quad Core i7....

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