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Crysis 2 Delayed Until 2011

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Bad news for Crysis 2 fansCrisys 2 will be delayed unti 4Q2011. It was originally scheduled to come out this winter. EA didn’t let out any official reason for the delay, but it could be related to the recent addition of 3D graphics. I say let ‘em hold off and get it right the first time.

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The Wedgepad bean bag stand for the iPad

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Filed under: Accessories The Wedgepad ($27 shipping only to the US), taking a cue from Veronica Belmont's Cat stand, is a comfortable iPad stand comprised of a wedged bean bag and four white elastic straps. It's very light, weighing in at only five ounces.

Comcast bringing voice/TV control to Android, BlackBerry

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Section: Communications, MobileiPhone users who happen to also be Comcast customers have been able to enjoy the Comcast mobile App for some time. The app brings Comcast services with users on the go. According to a blog post by Cathy Avgiris, SVP and General Manager, Communications and...

Saudi Arabia to ban BlackBerry services from Friday

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Saudi Arabia acted on threatened action today and said it would ban BlackBerry services as of Friday. The Middle Eastern state's Communications and Information Technology Commission would block BlackBerry Messenger and possibly other services until "regulatory requirements" were met.

CCTV Camera Security System to Give Extra Protection to Your Asset

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In this crisis era, people tend to do everything to have something even if they have to do a criminal activity. It will be dangerous for you who have a house and you have to let it everyday because there is a possibility that intruders will easily break your house.

Cricket overhauls data plan pricing, prices Zio, Curve 8530

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Cricket on Tuesday revamped pricing for its data plans, introducing three tiered plans rather than one all-encompassing option. All plans are now capped but are tiered with more bandwidth than other carriers.

New Motorola Tablet To Be 10″, Verizon and FiOS Related

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According to the Financial Times, which gives no source, Motorola is working closely with Verizon to produce a 10″ Android tablet that will take advantage of Verizon’s FiOS service, which Moto makes the set-top box for.

Kingston shows water-cooled HyperX H2O RAM for gamers

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Computer memory maker Kingston has unveiled water-cooled DDR3 memory kits aimed squarely at very high-end gamers. The HyperX H2O RAM is available in two dual-channel 4GB kits, one at 2,000MHz and the other at 2,133MHz, as well as a 2,000MHz triple-channel 6GB kit.

Sony reissues PS3 3.41 update after hard drive problems

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An apologetic Sony announced on its European blog that it will re-issue software update 3.41 for the PS3 gaming console. Issued on July 27, the upgrade crashes some systems which have swapped hard drives, an upgrade Sony said it still encourages.

Panasonic’s New 3D Camcorder Gets Handled, Judged

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We’ve been looking forward to Panasonic’s consumer 3D camcorder since we first saw their pro one at CES. When it was revealed last week, I have to say I was a bit disappointed.

Vodafone HTC Desire shows growing Android bloatware issue

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Vodafone UK has sparked anger on its forums and elsewhere today as an Android update forced unwanted apps on HTC Desire owners. The upgrade improved the OS but also installed both the 360 service, redundant carrier-branded music store and web browser apps, and a shopping app.

Hands On: Timbuk2 Quickie Laptop Messenger Bag

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The Timbuk2 Quickie ($45 direct) is designed for the mobile commuter who needs just enough space to fit a laptop and a few accessories. The bag comes in four sizes: extra small, small, medium, and large.

Windows 7 Now More Popular Than Vista (But XP Still King)

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Usage of Windows 7 had finally passed that of Windows Vista, according to data from Net Applications. As it stands, 14.46 percent of Internet users are using Windows 7, compared to 14.34 percent for Windows Vista.

Motorola tablet may reach Verizon with TV, mobile hotspot

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Motorola's rumored 10-inch Android tablet could have an unusual TV feature to lure buyers away from the iPad, anonymous sources said Tuesday evening. The slate would support watching TV and would have an unspecified link to Verizon's FiOS fiber optic IPTV.

Rumor: iPad config page mentions camera

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Filed under: iPadIt's already more or less a not-so-well-kept secret that the iPad will very likely have a camera eventually, but just in case you needed yet another hint that that's the case, Apple has provided.

Forrester Research says iPhone and iPad ‘secure enough’ for most businesses

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Filed under: iPhoneThat's a change from 2007 when the iPhone was not a recommendation from most of the IT firms, and many large companies posted a 'keep out' sign for the iPhone.

iRiver slips touchscreen Story e-reader

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An image and some specs of the upcoming iRiver Story Touch Edition have been revealed on a Chinese forum board dedicated to the devices, iRiverFans. The 6-inch device gets the expected e-paper touchscreen with a six-inch, 600x800 display.

Applied Geotagging: Where Locals And Tourists Shoot Pictures

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These maps, by Eric Fisher, are the result of interpreting geotagging data for Flickr photos taken in popular cities. Red dots mean tourist photos, blue dots mean locals.

Huawei intros slim pocket 3G router

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Huawei has released details on its upcoming cellular hotspot, the E583C. The battery-powered device is pocketable and has a slim, streamlined design that runs against ype.

hacksugar: Move past FieldTest with Signal

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Filed under: iPhoneMissing FieldTest? It was a "secret" iPhone application that used to report all kinds of basic signal and connectivity details for your phone. You could access it by typing a special sequence (*3001#12345#*) into the Phone app.

Droid’s Android 2.2 arrives for automatic, manual updates

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Motorola and Verizon today started pushing out the promised update to Android 2.2. While it's unknown how many are getting the over-the-air upgrade, a manual download (ZIP, instructions) is already available to install for those willing to risk a less certain update process themselves.

Ooma swings new international calling rates

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VoIP phone service provider Ooma, Inc. on Tuesday said it has introduced new international calling bundles. Customers can pick from three plans, including one that includes 1,000 minutes of calls to 70 countries for $10 per month.

New York City to Add 3G and Wi-Fi to Subway Tunnels

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If you take the subway to and from work or school, you know that your commute can be pretty boring sometimes if you have nothing to do, and while there's nothing wrong with a nice, quiet, phone-free ride to work, sometimes you want to check your e-mail or do a little Web surfing on the way in.

Wi-Fi Dowsing Rod Helps You Find Signal Anywhere

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If you're looking for Wi-Fi signal, you can always pull out your laptop and fire up an app that will help you locate the closest hotspot based on the signal strength you're getting, but if you don't want to go through the effort, you could always use this stick.

East Village Studio

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East Village Studio project by Jpda. I love this design!"The East Village Studio renovation add..(Read...

Pentax making ‘distinct’ mirrorless pro camera

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Pentax's plans to get into the currently hot mirrorless, interchangeable lens camera space were seemingly confirmed today by an analyst note (PDF stating it as fact.

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