Video Games and Interactive Media: A Glimpse at New Digital Entertainment
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Do you think that the VAIO UX series UMPC is old fashioned and boring? Well, check out what some folks over at MicroPCTalk did to the UX490 (the latest UX model from Sony, which was released back in November 2007). Modifications include: The original 48GB SSD has been replaced with a 128GB SSD Core 2 Solo U2200 1.2GHz processor replaced with a Core 2 Duo U7700 1.33Ghz processor, overlocked to 1.438GHz...
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For those of you who use Gmail on Snow Leopard, have you been experiencing any problems? It seems that quite a few folks have been encountering a bug where accounts are locked out for supposedly exceeding IMAP bandwidth limits when using Apple Mail under Snow Leopard. This is supposedly a known issue for users of Apple Mail on Snow Leopard, and Google and Apple are working to sort this out. Check...
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While Google is doing quite well (to say the least) with its search business, it’s great to see that Google is still paying attention to details and willing to try out new stuff. Google’s vice president of search product and user experience has said that Google will soon begin testing a new permanent sidebar on its results page. It seems that users are happy with this direction that Google...
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Upon hearing someone mention the USB Big Panda Speaker, you’re already fairly sure what the item does and roughly what it looks like, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Said speaker does look rather cute, and the fact that speakers are in the Panda’s huge eyes makes it seem even cuter. You’ll have to shell out $27 if you want this USB-powered speaker though. Permalink: USB...
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Holding the Wiimote while fiddling with Wii Fit might not be the most convenient thing, and that’s why you might want to check out Talismoon’s Wiitality accessory, which is basically a neoprene band that can hold your Wiimote in place, securing the controller on your arm via sturdy Velcro straps. You can pick up the Wiitality at Amazon for $3 , which is certainly cheaper than having the...
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Rumors of an iPod touch that has a camera have surfaced again, and this time it’s said that the device will be released in spring 2010, which is slightly unusual, considering that it’s outside of Apple’s typical upgrade cycle. Apparently the camera will be the same 2-megapixel camera that the iPod nano has, and unfortunately will also lack autofocus and low-light sensitivity. We’re...
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Is Amazon feeling the heat from Barnes & Noble’s Nook eBook reader? Well, if you’re the type who likes to read between the lines, maybe the statement from an Amazon PR guy might give off that vibe. He reminds us that the Kindle is 40% thinner, 10% lighter and has double the battery life compared to the Nook, not to mention that the Kindle is currently available, while the Nook won’t...
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Will Apple’s iPhone be able to work its magic over in Korea? Well, KT certainly thinks so, as it is expecting to sell around 100,000 to 500,000 units once the iPhone is released in Korea. The official pricing hasn’t been announced just yet, but analysts predict that it will be priced around $300 to $345 together with a contract. While the iPhone only sold about 200,000 units in Japan,...
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When somebody says that they’ve bought an “Apple Phone”, you’d expect them to have bought an iPhone, right? Well, it seems that Apple Phone could also mean these cell phones that have taken on the shape on an apple. While this Apple Phone looks cute and unique, we’re fairly sure that Steve Jobs wouldn’t be too happy if and when he finds out about this. Is there...
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While the BlackBerry Bold 9700 has been available on AT&T a few days ago, that was previously only available to Premiere customers. The good news is that now the BlackBerry Bold 9700 is publicly on available to everybody on AT&T. Of course, if you’re on T-Mobile it’s quite possible that you already own this phone, but let’s not take anything away from the device’s release...
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A report from the Huffington Post has been making rounds on the Internet about an iTablet. The article was certainly written tongue in cheek, though many people did think that it was confirmation that the iTablet had become a reality. That being said, with the anticipation so high that Apple will be releasing an Apple Tablet sometime soon, it’ll be great to see Apple suddenly lift the lid on...
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With netbooks becoming more and more popular, you’ll probably be hard pressed to make yours stand out amongst what your friends have. That’s probably what Dell is aiming to solve when its limited edition netbook design by Deanne Cheuk. In case you’re wondering, Deanne Cheuk has previously commissioned work for companies like Nike, Swatch, Target, MTV, American Express and the Net...
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If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind concept car to drive around and wow your peers, you’ll want to check out this eBay auction for a modern interpretation of the legendary Plymouth Road Runner. This concept was created by designer Michael Leonhard and has gained the attention of several motorsport magazines. The winner of the auction will also get the chance to witness the birth of this...
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We all know that smoking is bad for health, but it seems that it might also be bad for your Macbook or iMac. Reports are going around that 2 customers have been denied warranty repairs to their MacBook and iMac by Apple, despite both having extended AppleCare warranties. The reason behind it is that the machines were exposed to second-hand smoke, and Apple claims that the nicotine released from cigarettes...
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Considering that there are text messaging championships around the world, we should know that quite a few people take their text messaging speed seriously. So the next time you’re in the arcade looking for something to play, don’t be surprised if you see the Textminator , which is a coin-operated arcade that lets you put your texting skills to the test. Featuring “arcade” and...
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