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Google Nexus One Dead

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It doesn't seem that long ago we were first talking about a rumoured "Google Phone". Shortly after the rumours came word of the Google [GOOG] Nexus One. The Nexus One when it launched was one of those game changing devices.

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Android 2.2 Gaining More Distribution

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Every couple of weeks, Google [GOOG] publish details on the distribution of Android on smartphones and tablets. A couple of weeks ago Android 2.2 started showing up on the chart with 1.8% share.

The TUAW TV Live variety show, today at 5 PM EDT

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Filed under: TUAW BusinessIf you're as old as TUAW TV Live host Steve Sande, then you probably remember the TV variety show genre. These were shows like The Ed Sullivan Show that featured a variety (duh!) of different acts, from music and comedy, to balancing acts and acrobats.

Panasonic pumps out some new cameras

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Don’t go wilding in the streets of Detroit or anything, but Panasonic just released five new cameras including the much-anticipated LX5, a low-light point and shoot with Leica glass.

Out Of Ideas

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After several weeks of actually having something to say, the well has run dry. The obscure holidays for today weren’t that interesting (although I will wish a very Happy Birthday to Ernest Hemingway), I haven’t gotten any new gadgets or toys lately, and nothing much is going on in my...

Microsoft and Epic Games Let You Decide the Fate of Carmine in Gears of War 3 for Charity

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Gears of War is by far one of the most popular video game titles on the planet. It’s a success, in every sense of the word, for Microsoft and Epic Games, with the first two installments amassing millions of copies sold, and some of the most highly rated games to ever get released.

Two DIY guitars make it easy to start your N3RDCOR3 band

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I got my Millenium Falcon six-string Bought it down on Tatooine Played ’til my fingers bled It was summer of ‘69 Me and some guys from school Had a Band and we tried real hard Mario quit and Chewie got married I shoulda’ known we’d never get far Oh when I look back now Those...

New pics of U.S. Navy-Raytheon’s laser attack

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Well, well, well. Yesterday morning I wrote a quick thing about the U.S. Navy and Raytheon’s successful laser attack in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Several hours later DRUDGE~! runs the same story way up top, in bold red font. The point is: I beat Drudge. Yes!

iHome iA100ZE App Enhanced Alarm Clock with iPad Docking

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iHome launches its new iA100ZE App Enhanced Alarm Clock that comes with integrated iPad Docking but not only that it also docks your iPhone and iPod as well.

Apple Pulls App from App Store that Sneakily Added Internet Tethering

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An application was recently approved by Apple [AAPL] that acted as a flashlight. The app was called Handy Light and from a quick look at it, it appeared to be a flash light app that simply lit up the iPhone so you could see better in the dark.Nick Lee, the developer of the Handy Light app, managed...

Google Images Update Incoming

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Google [GOOG] appears to be in the process of giving the Google Images service a revamp. The new Google Images has a more user friendly interface and is able to show more images on the screen at once due to the text below each image hiding away when not needed.Rather than being restricted to a...

iPhone 4 Augmented Reality App Uses Gyroscope

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Since the iPhone 4 has launched we haven't come across too many apps that use the built-in gyroscope.However, today we came across Acrossair. Acrossair is an augmented reality app that allows you to search for things with an augmented reality overlay on a live camera feed.

Apple Indicated the Free iPhone Case to fix Signal Problems will Cost $175M

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Apple [AAPL] last week revealed in the press conference that they were to provide a free case to all iPhone 4 owners and all those who plan to buy an iPhone 4 up till September 30.

FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR Compact Digital Camera

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FujiFilm unveils its FinePix F300EXR Compact Digital Camera that comes with an impressive 15x optical zoo and Fujifilm’s next generation EXR technology with Hybrid High Speed Auto Focus.

4GB Xbox 360 Console and a Special Kinect Holiday Bundle

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Microsoft has unveiled a new 4GB Xbox 360 Console and a Special Kinect Holiday Bundle. Now you can purchase the Kinect sensor that tracks your full body movements and the new Kinect Adventures for $149.99.

Microsoft allays the fears of its hardcore Xbox 360 gamers, says Kinect will eventually be for them too

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Microsoft, perhaps sensing that it was losing control of the story, has gone on record as saying, essentially, yes, the Kinect will initially be aimed at a “casual” gaming audience, but after launch we will re-confirm our support for you “hardcores.”

Samsung updates its DualView cameras with slightly larger front touchscreens

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You must remember the cameras Samsung introduced last year with the screen on the front, right? Yes, they still exist — and they’re being updated. We were skeptical at the launch, and reviews weren’t exactly flattering, but maybe this new generation will set everything aright.

Panasonic adds two 24X, 14-megapixel ultrazooms

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Panasonic's camera launches today were continued by two long-zoom cameras. The Lumix FZ100 and FZ40 both shoot 14.1-megapixel images at 24X (25-600mm) distances. The two are pitched as "hybrids" and record video in AVCHD/H.264 with a dedicated control and a wind noise reduction option....

Android by the numbers: Android 2.1 accounts for 55.5% of Android users

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Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile Google has recently released another breakdown showing which versions of Android are accounting for which percentage. In short, we are still seeing a decent amount of people using three versions of Android.

Waterfield has some cases for your iPad keyboard

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I don’t think I need to point out that when you travel with an iPad and keyboard, both of course in different cases, it’s more hassle and expensive than a standard notebook.

ZAGG InvisibleSHIELD Solves The iPhone Antenna Issue

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There are many different solutions popping up to try and correct the signal issues with the new iPhone 4 but the InvisibleSHIELD created by ZAGG is a great solution if you don’t want to add anything you can see to your phone.

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Rocket Car Aims To Reach 1,050 mph In 42 Seconds

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The Bloodhound Education Programme, aiming to inspire young people to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics has created a rocket car that is aiming to achieve 1,050 mph in 42 seconds.

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EDGE DiskGo With Dmailer Backup

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We feature the first version of the tiny DiskGo drive measuring only 1.4 inch x 1.0 inch, back in June 2009 on Geeky Gadgets. With its unique sliding design that conceals the USB connector until required.

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devsugar: Farewell, UIGetScreenImage()

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Filed under: Bad AppleLast December, Apple relented on the use of the otherwise private UIGetScreenImage() API. This function allows iOS developers to capture a screenshot on a device, regardless of the contents of the screen.

Microsoft says Xbox is far cheaper for motion gaming but are they right?

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Microsoft has come up with its own internal version of a price comparison between motion control platforms. Of course, Microsoft shows their way being the cheapest route to motion control, but it really depends on how you’re playing the game.

Panasonic Launch New Rugged LUMIX TS10 Compact Digital Camera

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Panasonic has just added a new rugged the LUMIX TS10 compact camera to its Lumix range. The new Panasonic LUMIX TS10 is waterproof to approximately 10 feet, shockproof up to 5 feet, dust proof and freezeproof to 14 degrees F*(1).

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