Tandem USB Connector by Yi Fan Lin & Hong Yih Chu
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Tandem USB Connector designed by Yi Fan Lin & Hong Yih Chu. This design has won a..(Read...
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Ranger Walking Robot Walks 14.3 Miles to Beat Distance Record
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Apparently, all those other robot designs have been wrong. It actually takes four legs to actually make it any kind of distance, or to stay up-right. This creation is called Ranger, and it just managed to break world record.
Panasonic HM-TA1 Pocket-Sized Video Camera
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Panasonic has launched its new HM-TA1 Pocket-Sized Video Camera in addition to its HDC-SDX1 Ultra-Compact Full HD Camcorder. The Panasonic HM-TA1 can be used as a microphone and web camera for internet calling with programs such as Skype.
Blogetery customers to get their data back
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Section: Computers, Security, Web, Websites We reported earlier this week on the case of Blogetery, a small Toronto based blogging service that was knocked offline by its hosting provider, Burst.net after the FBI contacted them about an investigation.
LG phone group loses $101 million without an iPhone beater
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LG today warned that its mobile division swung hard towards a loss in the spring owing to its weakness in smartphones. It plunged from a roughly $620 million profit a year ago to a $101 million loss owing primarily to a lack of smartphones.
Cincinnati Bell first to bring BlackBerry Pearl 3G to US
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Cincinnati Bell has become the first US carrier to offer the BlackBerry Pearl 3G. The device supports 3G networks and has a SureType keyboard rather than a full QWERTY one, as is common with BlackBerry handsets. It also gets an optical touchpad rather than the older Pearl's trackball....
Time, Inc., Apple at odds over App Store subscriptions
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Filed under: iPadRemember this video demonstrating Time, Inc.'s vision for a tablet-based version of Sports Illustrated (SI)? It preceded the iPad's release and got many fans excited for the future.
Look At All The Fun People Had At The StarCraft II Launch
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As every life form in the Milky Way knows, StarCraft II came out yesterday. I’ve heard stories—anecdotes, if you will—about people pulling out of World of Warcraft raids in order to play the game. Blizzard held a big launch to-do in California, and we have a few pictures of the event.
HTC Desire’s Android 2.2 updates to start Thursday
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HTC's Benelux regional president Mark Moons today said that Android 2.2 (Froyo) would finally start reaching Sense UI-based phones as of Thursday. Starting with the Desire, the smartphone company will push out the upgrade to a first batch on July 29 and stagger it out to reach everyone.
Apple iMac gets updated with Core i3/i5 and i7 Processors
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In addition to the new 27-inch LED Cinema Display, Apple has also updated its iMac All-In-One Desktop PCs with the latest Intel Core i3, i5 and i7 processors.
Sony Unveils three new A-Mount lenses
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Sony has unveiled three new A-Mount lenses, the three new models includes the Distagon T 24mm F2 ZA SSM (SAL24F20Z), DT 35mm F1.8 SAM (SAL35F18) and the compact portrait telephoto 85mm F2.8 SAM.
R4 Cards Banned in the UK, Nintendo Rejoices
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If you’re not a fan of homebrew applications, or getting paid software for free, then an R4 card may not be something you’re familiar with. Nintendo, though, is very familiar with them, as they’ve been a nuisance to their way of business for a few years now.
Microsoft previews Office for Mac 2011
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Filed under: SoftwareMicrosoft has released some details and videos that highlight features of the forthcoming Office for Mac 2011. Way back in the day when I had a G3 iMac, I used Outlook for email. I've since switched to Mail, but Microsoft has gotten my curiosity up with Outlook for Mac 2011.
T-Mobile will not carry Nexus One in stores
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A leaked internal dealer memo has put to rest any rumors that T-Mobile will offer the original Android phone, the Nexus One, in stores. The carrier announced earlier this month that it will cease web sales of the Google-branded, HTC-made device.
Super Talent UltraDrive MX SSD combines SATA, USB
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Super Talent has unveiled what's claimed as a first dual-role solid-state drive in the field. The UltraDrive MX can slot inside a computer as a typical 2.5-inch SATA II drive but also has a mini USB port to work as an external drive.
LG to release a number of Windows Phone 7 handsets in 2010
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An LG representative has, once again, confirmed that a Windows Phone 7-powered handset is due in September. That handset is expected to be called the Pacific, though this hasn't been confirmed. At the same time, however, the company said more WP7 devices are coming before year's end....
Review: uebo M200 Media Streamer
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Short version: The uebo M200 is a fine enthusiast media streamer. It played back every file I tried from either a local or network source, works well with UPnP services like PlayOn, and even has a few built-in Internet services.
Sharp PW-AC920 Clamshell Electronic Dictionary
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Sharp has announced its new e-dictionary that comes in a clamshell form factor and includes more language learning tools and more dictionaries that the other devices on the market. There is a 4-inch LCD Display with a 480×320 pixel resolution and a Qwerty Keypad.
18 Essential Back-to-School Gadgets
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Whether you're a bright-eyed freshman or a super senior, summer vacation will be over before you know it--so you'd better start your shopping soon. Check out Gearlog's Back-to-School Essentials list pronto for the gadgets you'll want on hand during the best years of your life.
Anybots QB telepresence robot on sale now for $15k
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It looks, we have to admit, a whole lot like a frisbee stuck on top of a Segway, but it’s actually Anybots’ latest telepresence robot, the Anybots QB, and it’s on sale today.
Andromod T-shirt has Android Peeing on Apple
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Motorola has taken to making fun of Apple in its ads for some of the issues with the iPhone 4 like the need for a case to prevent the antenna from not working. There are probably lots of Android fans getting a big kick out of the issues with the iPhone 4.
NZXT’s Phantom case does a whole lot but doesn’t look completely ridiculous
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How do you guys feel about PC cases these days? Are you a fan of the over-the-top styling that so many of them feature, or would you like something a little more staid? I ask because NZXT has a new case called the Phantom. (There’s like a thousand photos of the case there.)
T-Mobile’s HSPA+ phone may be myTouch 3G HD
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T-Mobile's first HSPA+ phone, or one of them, may ultimately be its first direct sequel to the original myTouch 3G. A slip on Wednesday showed a large, touchscreen-only phone badged as the myTouch 3G HD.
Tattooed LEGOs
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The mad men behind Pilot Extra-Fine ball-pens(aka Barcelona’s Grey agency) have created a..(Read...
Cool off with TUAW on a hot summer afternoon — TUAW TV Live
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Filed under: Video, TUAW BusinessIt's a hot one today in most of the U.S., so hopefully you're hanging around the air conditioner trying to stay cool. This afternoon at 5 PM EDT (2 PM PDT), your host Steve Sande will present another episode of TUAW TV Live.
