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Canon introduces the New Pixma PRO9000 MARK II and Pixma PRO9500 MARK II PROFESSIONAL PHOTO PRINTERS

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Canon today introduced two new printers for professional and advanced photographers, the ten-color PIXMA Pro9500 Mark II and the eight-color PIXMA Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printers.

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MSI introduces the Ultra Portable Notebook X-Slim X340 and X600

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After debuting the X-Slim ultra portable X-Slim notebook at CES, MSI is ready to announce the latest products in the X-Slim series, X340 and X600 at CeBIT! The all-new X340 and X600 both feature Intel ULV architecture for performance and power saving advantages.

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Apple Introduces New Mac Pro with Intel “Nehalem” Xeon Processors & High-Performance Graphics

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Apple introduced the new Mac Pro using Intel “Nehalem” Xeon processors and a next-generation system architecture to deliver up to twice the performance of the previous generation system.* The new Mac Pro starts at $2,499 and features the latest graphics technology and an updated interior that makes...

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Apple updates the Mac Mini and the iMac

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Apple today announced updates to its iMac and Mac mini desktop lines, including a 24-inch iMac that is priced more affordably than ever before and a Mac mini with powerful new integrated graphics.

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Google announces winners of video Symphony Orchestra contest

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Section: Web, Websites, Google Google has assembled the first ever YouTube Symphony Orchestra by selecting candidates based on video only auditions. Winners are part of the YouTube Orchestra, which is made up of classical musicians and will get the chance to come together in New York City on...

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MSI Wind Top AE2010 All-in-one PC

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MSI will showcase its 20-inch Wind Top AE2010 all-in-one PC at CeBIT 2009. The desktop comes jam packed with AMD CPU and 780G chipsets with support for resolutions up to 1600×900. The PC also features built-in universal video decoder (UVD) to support high definition content decoding.

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Born today in 1887: Harry Soref, locksmith

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The Master Lock is an undying invention. Made out of laminated steel, the locks can take a beating and still stay secure, ensuring their place in the pantheon of “good ideas.” Invented by Harry Soref in 1924, the company used pieces of scrap steel stacked on top of each other to create...

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Rumor: mini packaging and an Apple event

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Filed under: Apple Corporate, Hardware, Rumors, iMac, Mac miniIt's time to take part in a late winter tradition. I don't mean digging out from beneath another Nor'Easter.

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Wickedly cool rotation-molded chair

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We're loving Desalto's Kloe armchair, primarily because it looks like it was designed in the '60s for the express purpose of giving your moldmaker a heart attack. Designed by Marco Acerbis, chair comes in matte polyethylene and glossy nylon versions.

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This Just Inbox: Hygiene Businesscards

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Omid Sadri's multi-functional businesscards: There are three different cards within the set. One which suggests to use portion a of the card as a dental floss, one for cleaning under nails, and one for chewing gum.

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Mirror Sight

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Mathematician Andrew Hicks uses math to design mirrors. Not just any mirrors: His panoramic mirror reflects 360 degrees without any distortion; his perspective-rectifying mirror gives a wide-angle view without distortion, and was designed to help a stair-climbing robot navigate steps; and his "true...

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The Scamp: Landmine Demining Device gets $2M support

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Back in 2005, one of my graduate ID thesis students, Joshua Koplin, undertook a project to investigate the world of landmines and demining equipment.

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Japanese company sells parent and kid security robot pair

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Tokyo-based security and electronics company ALSOK announced An-9RR [JP] today, a pair of two robots that can be used for security purposes and are also able to replace human receptionists.

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FineDrive iQ500 Personal Navigation System

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The all new FineDrive iQ500 personal navigation gadget is powered by an ARM11 600MHz CPU with either 4 or 8GB (SD Card) of memory and supports for SDHC cards (up to 32GB). The gadget also offers a 7 inch (800×480) touchscreen display, Windows Embedded CE 6.0, DMB TV Tuner, and PMP.

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Buffalo’s Turbo USB Memory Card Reader

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Here is a new USB memory card reader from Buffalo that offers fast transfer rate. The BSCRA49U2 Turbo USB memory Card reader is a 49 in 1 card reader that offers UDMA 8bit High-Speed transfer rate. Pricing info is still unknown.

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Sony Bravia LCD Line-up with integrated Felica-Edy Reader

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Sony Japan introduces two new Bravia LCD HDTVs, the W5 and F5. Both HDTVs feature a 240MHz Motion Flow panel (Except the 32F5 Model which only feature a 120MHz LCD panel) and a Felica / Edy e-Wallet reader on their remote control that allows users to make online payment for any VOD (Video On...

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Always Innovating Touch Book: keyboard-docking netslate

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Netbooks with Tablet PC functionality aren’t new, but Always Innovating have turned a new page with their 8.9-inch Touch Book.

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Touch Book: Tablet netbook with ARM CPU, 10+ hour battery, detachable screen

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There’s certainly a lot going on with the new Touch Book by a company called Always Innovating. From afar, it may seem like your average netbook – 8.9-inch screen with 1024×600 resolution, thin-and-light form factor, etc. – but get up close and you’ll notice that the ubiquitous Intel Atom CPU...

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RuckJack, the jacket that converts to a backpack

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The RuckJack is a jacket with fast clips that allow it to be easily converted into a rucksack. I'd suggest putting a jacket in the rucksack, because you'll probably be cold. The RuckJack is available this month across the UK or directly from the manufacturer's site.

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A Periodic Table of Form: The secret language of surface and meaning in product design, by Gray Holland

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Why does Design so often struggle to communicate its value to the world, when it's something we all recognize? When we speak of product development, we frequently look at the domains of Design and Engineering separately, evaluating them in different ways.

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Could be bathtubs, might be portals to a different dimension

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These ridiculously luxurious in-floor bathtubs from Red-Dot-Design Award-winning Kasch are totally the bee's knees. I would love to put these in my New York apartment, but something tells me the neighbors downstairs would complain....

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Digital Polaroid camera with built-in inkless printer

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For digital cameras you don’t need to be a professional, nor a trainee to use them, and given the impressive features and specifications these cameras are fitted with nowadays, the words get added Weightage.

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AirPhones: Wireless Audio Streaming From Mac to iPhone

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We’ve been complaining for years about the lack of streaming from the iPhone to Apple’s Airport Express. The little white Wi-Fi box can extend your network and wirelessly receive music from your Mac or PC, passing it through an old-fashioned cable on to your speakers.

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Microsoft Surface spreads to Europe & beyond

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Microsoft have announced EMEA availability of their multitouch Surface table. Previously only officially on sale in the US and Canada, Microsoft Surface is now available in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Qatar, Spain, Sweden, UAE and the UK.

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Hands-on with the Vue Personal Video Network

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Wireless webcams are traditionally difficult to set-up and install. I remember one model I used required a quick trip down to the server room to open a number of fairly exciting ports in my firewall which threatened to tear down the whole network.

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Power On Self Test: Lunar Launch Ramp

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And this is how we will do it [Vanhoozer Studios]

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Microsoft Look Ahead to 2019: video concepts

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On a Monday morning there’s nothing better than some Microsoft sooth-saying accompanied by some motivating music.

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Fidelity VPC – $199 Netbook

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Whilst netbooks seem to be getting larger screens, more powerful processors, more RAM and a host of new features, one manufacturer still thinks there is room in the netbook market for a back to basics, no frills, cheap netbook.

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ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Shell, S121 512GB SSD & Eee Keyboard at CeBIT

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Further details on ASUS’ rumored luxury netbook, the Eee PC Shell, have emerged, ahead of a predicted launch at CeBIT. The netbook will be known as the ASUS Eee PC 1008HA Shell, with the company focusing on giving it longer battery life than the S101 it replaces.

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In contest: iRiver Japan plans to deliver its own e-reader

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E-readers seem to be the latest electronic mania, with iRiver Japan planning an e-reader of their own, adding to the ever-escalating number.

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British soldiers to get more efficient bulletproof ‘gel helmets’

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British soldiers will get an addition to their defenses with bulletproof gel helmets. As the name suggests, helmets for the soldiers will contain a gel called d3O, which will be in semi-liquid or flexible form but will solidify instantly on impact.

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Apple event March 24th tipped: new iMac, Mac mini & Pro

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According to the latest rumors, Apple is planning an event on March 24th which will see the company announce the latest iMac, Mac Pro and Mac mini product ranges.

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Robotic Crawler Is Perfect For Evacuations

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Set to go into service in Yokohama fire department, this unnamed robotic crawler is designed to carry a 110 kilogram person from the disaster zone to safety in case of an earthquake. It has four wheel belts and can easily move over difficult terrain.

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Avoid deserted islands with new cheap PLBS

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Section: Gadgets / Other, GPS/NavigationIf living off of coconuts and fish for a year or two doesn’t sound like your idea of an extreme vacation, check out this new personal locator beacon called Fast Find. Today, adventurers have many options in locator beacons and they seem to keep...

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