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LaCie’s Xtremkey is probably the ruggedest USB key of them all

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For probably two years now I’ve been using a Corsair Survivor thumbdrive, a reliable little guy that’s more or less waterproof and crushproof. I think it’s pretty tough, and whenever I have serious backup to do under 32GB, I’m sure to use it.

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Is the iPhone 4 controversy much ado about nothing or a really big problem?

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Filed under: iPhoneWhat's going on with the iPhone? It certainly depends on who's talking. This morning Dan Frommer of Silicon Alley Insider says the iPhone reception problem is a non-issue and will blow over.

Exolife iPhone 4 Case Adds Lots of Battery in a Slim Package

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If you have an iPhone 4 and you wish you got a bit more juice from the battery, or you're one of the people experiencing the now-infamous "death grip" problem, the Exolife rechargeable iPhone 4 battery case may be able to solve both of those problems.

Nintendo 3DS design unlikely to change before shipping

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Speaking to Wired, platform producer of the Nintendo 3DS Hideki Konno provided insight into the design the upcoming 3DS. Konno confirmed the current form factor of the 3DS will transfer directly to the production version, despite a report to the contrary.

Velocity Micro shows off Cruz as iPad rival

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Velocity Micro late yesterday elaborated on the role of its Cruz Reader. Normally a designer of custom gaming PCs, the company is pitching it more as a true tablet in the vein of the iPad.

My TV Remote for your iPhone

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A Universal Remote for your iPhone. $10, it is a iPhone app is called My TV Remote, you can pay $10 ..(Read...

Android based Cruz Reader and Cruz Tablet coming in August

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Prepare yourself people, the tablet/e-reader wars are about to heat up. Virginia based Velocity Micro announced their new “Cruz” line today, consisting of the 7″ color Cruz Reader, the 16:9 Cruz Tablet, and the kid-friendly Cruz StoryPad. The most interesting part?

iPhone 4 unlocked, says Dev Team member

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Filed under: iPhoneIt took some doing, but the iPhone 4 has been unlocked. Unfortunately, you can't get your hands on what you'll need to do it yourself just yet. A member of the iPhone Dev Team who goes by PlanetBeing has posted a picture of an iPhone 4 on Canada's Bell network.

Rip Curl Fisheye 2 Special Edition Camera

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The Lomographic has collaborated with RipCurl to bring this special edition of Fisheye 2. This ..(Read...

Apple drops Consumer Reports/iPhone 4 threads down memory hole [updated]

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Filed under: Bad AppleUpdate 3pm Tuesday:Wired's Epicenter blog points to at least two threads referencing the CR story that have been left intact. Perhaps an overzealous forum manager has now reined in the urge?

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460: DX11 Compatible Mid-Range Graphics Card for PC[$199]

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If you are looking for a good DX11 graphics card, but do not have enough money to spare on your next rig, then Nvidia has launched their GTX 460 just for you. GTX 460 provides decent performance at a reasonable price.

aCircuit Board:Geekiest Live Wallpaper for Android [Video]

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If you love geeky things then this might be the most beautiful live wallpaper you would have ever seen. As the name suggests, aCircuit Board shows a live circuit board on the home screen of your Android phone.

Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1 Beta & Windows 7 SP1 Public Beta Released [Download]

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Yesterday, Microsoft announced the expected release of Windows 7 SP1 public beta at Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 in Washington. Along with it, Microsoft also announced Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1. Windows 7 SP1 beta basically covers the security holes found in the previous version.

Microsoft’s Mobile Strategy Takes Aim at Apple, Google

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Microsoft on Tuesday announced new features for its upcoming mobile platform Windows Phone 7, including over-the-air Wi-Fi syncing.

LaCie intros rugged, waterproof XtremKey flash drive

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Display, hard and flash drive maker LaCie on Tuesday introduced the latest USB drive to its collection, the XtremKey. The small flash drive is house in a 2mm thick metal pipe casing and is sealed with water-resistant screw threads and a rubber O-ring.

Sonos adds Wolfgang’s Vault concerts to ZonePlayer streams

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Sonos' ZonePlayers got extended functionality today with new built-in support for Wolfgang's Vault. The addition gives subscribers access to about 3,500 recorded rock concerts and supports much of the deeper access.

CrunchGear Mini-Meetup in Tokyo

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Greetings from Japan. I’m here looking at some gadgets and would love to see some of our Tokyo readers. We’ve planned a very small meet-up tonight at 7pm JST at Akasaka Joe [Plancast link] but here’s the kicker: the place is only big enough for about 40 people. You must RSVP.

Apple has yet to enforce ad restrictions, says AdMbob exec

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Apple has yet to enforce its new SDK terms that place tight restrictions on third-party advertisers, according to AdMob CEO Omar Hamoui. Many developers argue that the terms, if enforced, would effectively serve as a complete prohibition of iPhone advertising other than Apple's own iAd content....

Day of Defeat now available for the Mac

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Filed under: Gaming One more classic Steam title has been added to the Mac lineup -- Day of Defeat is now available on the OS X version of Steam.

Gateway intros NS pro notebooks in Europe

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Gateway has brought its latest NS-series notebooks to Europe, including the 11.6-inch NS10, 13.3-inch NS30, 14-inch NS41 and 15.6-inch NS51. Each except for the NS10 is equipped with NVIDIA's GeForce 310M graphics, with the smallest notebook getting integrated Intel HD graphics.

Motorola Charm rumored to be delayed

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The Motorola Charm due for T-Mobile has apparently been delayed, according to TMoNews. The Android phone has reportedly been delayed to August 25 as it may have issues with battery life.

BMW, Mini to use iOS 4’s new iPod Out for music

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BMW and its connected Mini label have taken advantage of updates in Apple's iOS 4 to provide an easier way to navigate music on an iPhone or iPod touch.

tap tap tap reveals secrets of how to succeed in the App Store

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Filed under: App Store tap tap tap, developers of a number of popular iPhone apps, recently posted an entry on their in-house blog about how they made their most recent launch -- Camera+ -- succeed in the App Store.

Verizon expects to have enough stock for Droid X launch

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A Verizon spokesperson, Brenda Raney, has gone on record to say that the hotly anticipated Droid X from Motorola will not be in short supply when it launches on Thursday.

Sirius XM for iOS 4 arrives with background audio

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As hinted earlier, Sirius XM today posted an iOS 4-native version of its Premium Online radio app (free, App Store). The upgrade brings it up to par with versions for other mobile platforms by allowing its audio in the background.

Book-A-Million selling the Sony Reader 505-LC for $99

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Section: Gadgets / Other, ebooks Amazon was selling a refurbished Kindle 2 earlier today for $109.99 and now there is an equally a good deal on a Sony Reader. The specific model of the Reader is the 505-LC and its available by way of Books-A-Million. The price—$99.

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