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2394. Asus Nova P22 small 2-liter PC

Its not quite as small as a Mac Mini, and the pricing on a Mac Mini might be a bit more convenient too. The NOVA P22 is a 2-liter PC weighing in at 1.78 kilos. It has a Core 2 Duo E6320, a gig of RAM, a 160GB HDD, and a DVD burner. It also appears to come with a media center remote signifying a possible TV tuner, and since it comes with Windows Vista, its probably Vista Home Premium or Ultimate to make use of the Media Center app. The PC also has Bluetooth and Dolby Digital Live audio technology, which means it should be a great fit for your home theater set up. On a side note, at the same time as this announcement, they announced a Pink Asus Eee PC for sale in Taiwan. The Nova will cost you a hard-to-swallow $1020 USD if/when it lands stateside. Asus Nova P22, Small but still not like an Mac Mini, and Pink EEE [via akihabaranews] Relevant Entries on SlashGear


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1090. Social News Update (Tom Drapeau/The Netscape Blog)

Social News Update  —  › tags: Netscape, Propeller, Social News, SocialNews  —  We promised you in our last communication about the Netscape.com site that we would get right back to you about where your current social news site will live after we redirect to the new Netscape portal. Source:   The Netscape Blog
Author:   Tom Drapeau
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1107. Apple Special Event

Would you like to know everything that happened during the Apple Special Event that took place today in London? If so, check out the Live Coverage of our sister-site Apple Gazzete. Favorite quotes so far: Steve comments that “She’s very hot”. You dirty old man, you. Steve asks all the people that have worked on these products [...]

1667. Keep an eye on things with the RC Surveillance Cam

rc-surveillance-cam.jpgDo lots of people really want to set up their own home surveillance systems? Normal people, I mean, who don't live in expensive houses that could be robbed at any minute by a passing burglar. The makers of the RC Surveillance Cam hope there's a market. Costing £119.95, it consists of a camera, and a handset which you use both to control the cam's pan'n'tilt, but also to watch the live streaming footage on a 2.5-inch screen, and listen through the speakers.  

1695. U.S. Life Expectancy Hits New High

Life expectancy rates in the United States are at an all-time high, with people born in 2005 projected to live for nearly 78 years, up from 69.6 in 1955, a new study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health ...

1750. The Conference Call Is Dead. Here's a Better Way

Conference calls haven't changed much in the past couple of decades. They're still an unproductive and annoying waste of time. Fortunately A two-year-old startup called TalkShoe rolled out a new VoIP service yesterday called ShoePhone. Unlike other VoIP services, ShoePhone offers a long list of features that make it an ideal replacement for the old-and-busted corporate conference call. ShoePhone can handle up to 250 callers at once, plus thousands of additional people who can listen live without talking. The whole call is then posted online for all to refer to later. That a huge pile of other incredible features. ShoePhone displays the name of whoever is talking, and features a mute button, text-chat censoring and a nice feature call "request-to-talk queuing" a huge pile of other cool features. It's time to DUMP THE OLD CONFERENCE CALL into the ash heap of obsolete corporate communication media.

1744. Wireless Car Backup Cam Picks Up NannyCam

I told you June 13 that a mother picked up NASA's live astronaut feed with her baby monitor. Now people who own cars with wireless "backup cams" are picking up signals from NEARBY NANNYCAMS. It looks like they're about to run over a baby.

1849. Google Quietly Closes AdSense API to Small Sites

NewsCloud writes "Google has raised the required minimum traffic limit for publishers who wish to use its AdSense API to 100,000 page views per day. The AdSense API was introduced in March as a way for sites with user generated content to share advertising revenue with their members. Says Google, "This policy change will probably result in fewer developers going live and give us a chance to enhance our support resources and processes to more easily support a greater number of developers in the future...we hope to be able to lower it in the future as we become more efficient at supporting our developers!" Meanwhile, some publishers report waiting a month for their API usage to be approved. I take Google at its word for now but worry that small developers could be increasingly squeezed out of the mashup space if this were to become a trend."Read more of this story at Slashdot.

1871. Motorola Walkie-Talkies - TLKR T3 and T5

While most companies on the mobile market are interested in cellphones, PDAs, and alikes, Motorola has other ideas in mind and launched new walkie-talkies, also known as two-way radios. They are named TLKR T3 and TLKR T5, and can be the perfect gift for a family member in case you live in a huge house, [...]

1873. Trained Bees Sniff Out Bombs

By Shane McGlaun Inscentinel is a company developing better methods of sniffing out explosives, albeit in a very strange way. It takes bees, yeah the real live stinging sort, and straps them down onto a cartridge inside a portable vapor detector. The bees are trained to stick out their tongues when they smell certain scents, presumably the [...]

1877. RFID Wine Rack Knows More Than You Do About Your Wine

By Evan Ackerman I live and work in Napa Valley during wine season, but I’m the first to admit that I haven’t a clue about wine. That is, I’m the first to admit it privately (like now). In public, I’ll examine it, swirl it, sniff it, sip it, and pretend to have a clue about what [...]

2058. Two Police Departments Get Hovering Drone

The Miami-Dade, Florida, and Houston, Texas, police departments will be the first police departments in the world (and the only domestic organizations licenced by the FAA) to test this very advanced "backpackable" RC drone for law enforcement. Called the Micro Air Vehicle (MAV) made by Honeywell, the drone can fly up to 10,000 feet high -- or even THROUGH A WINDOW to operate indoors -- hovering or flying fast, and transmitting live video all the while. "The unmanned aircraft will be used during SWAT team and tactical operations, especially when officers need video of a heavily armed suspect." Here comes the VIDEO!

2261. Car accident on live TV

While a reporter is talking about how unsafe this intersection is, 2 cars collide live on WLKY louisville

2280. Xbox 360 Child Account Graduation and Changing Live ID Association

Coming in the Fall 2007 update:The ability to change the Windows LIVE ID associated with and Xbox LIVE account.Promote your Xbox LIVE child account to an adult account.

2378. Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update due next week, Microsoft tells all

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We've been hearing quite a bit about next week's Fall Dashboard Update for the 360, but Microsoft's finally ready to spill all of the beans. Obviously, the biggest update is the "Xbox Originals" downloadable Xbox games, but other improvements include enhanced online profiles, increased social networking, beefed up parental controls, improved menus, and our personal favorite: DivX support. As stated before, Xbox Original games, like Halo 1 and Fable, will be going for 1200 MS points (about $15), which is roughly comparable with your local game store's bargain bin. Also on the fiscal side of things, certain titles on Xbox Live Arcade are getting permanent price drops, akin to "Platinum Hits" of retail titles. As for DivX, Microsoft was a little vague when speaking with Joystiq about it, but it sounds like XviD is in play as well, which is just double fun. It's all hitting as a free download on December 4th, starting at 2AM PST.

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2379. i-Station lets loose U43 do-it-all PMP

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At this point, we're fairly certain i-Station will only use a number other than "43" in its product titles once it has exhausted the entire US alphabet, but since we're not quite to that point, we're forced to live with U43 this go 'round. As expected, this Korean PMP is packed to the brim with features, including a 4.3-inch WQVGA (480 x 272) display, WinCE 5.0, a T-DMB receiver, GPS, e-dictionary, 30GB / 60GB hard drive and support for a smorgasbord of file formats. Notably, some features will depend on which flavor you pick up -- Standard, DMB or NAVI -- but the whole lot plays nice with MPEG1/2/3/4, AC3, DivX, XviD, WMV, WMA, OGG, WAV, AAC, FLAC, APE, JPEG, BMP and PNG. 'Course, all this functionality won't run ya cheap, as word on the street pegs this bad boy at ₩448,000 (or around $481).

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2439. Breeze Systems updates 3 new remote applications for Canon DSLR

Breeze Systems updates 3 new remote applications for Canon DSLRIf you aren’t satisfied with Canon OEM EOS Utility package, Breeze Systems just announced 3 new versions of DSLR Remote Pro 1.6 DSLR Remote Pro Multi-Camera 1.05 and PSRemote Multi-Camera 1.0 for Canon DSLR remote control application for Windows platform. Designed for professional and advanced amateur photographer with remote control via PC, the DSLR Remote Pro 1.6 added a full line-up support for latest EOS DSLR including the Canon flagship EOS-1Ds Mark III. It comes with one full year of free update at the price of $95. New features added to 1.6 version are Photobooth mode and Auto/Manual AF with Live Images on screen (for newest 40d,1d mark III,1ds Mark III only). The PSRemote Multi-Camera 1.0 is capable to control multiple powershot line-up, up to 25, remotely. The last update is DSLR Remote Pro Multi-Camera v1.05. Same multiple remote control feature like above but gunning for theDSLR line-up, up to 25 models. License fee is per camera for both, $49 per body for PSRemote Multi-Camera and $95 per body for the Pro version. Breeze Systems Relevant Entries on SlashGear


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2441. Microsoft finally launching Xbox 360 Video Marketplace across the pond

We’ve been enjoying the privilege of downloading movies and TV shows in both HD and SD formats for over a year now, but alas, our friends in the UK are finally getting a taste. They are starting out with just movies, with the newest one apparently being 300. The SD ones will cost you 250 points to rent, while the HD ones will cost you 380 points to rent. The rentals last for 2 weeks, or 24 hours once you actually start the film. I don’t have a monetary equivalency for the 250 points, but 380 of them are roughly £3.20. Once again, if you are going to make heavy use of this service, especially if you prefer HD films, I’d recommend upgrading that hard drive. However, since they expire 24 hours after you start watching them, you should be alright with the 20GB HDD as long as you don’t download too many films at once. Xbox 360 Marketplace Video Store arriving in the UK on December 11 [via TechDigest] Relevant Entries on SlashGear


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2443. Xbox 360 Fall 2007 Dashboard Update Goes Live

So it went live today, I just downloaded it myself, the biggest feature, the ability to download Xbox Originals, or full games from the original Xbox. If you plan on making a habit out of it, I’d recommend upgrading to the 120GB Xbox HDD first, Fable was one of the first 7 titles available, and it was 3.3GB I believe, so it’ll eat up the 20 gig hard drive quick. On top of that there is the XBLA Hits program which is a lot like the Greatest Hits game program, where the best games, after a certain period of time, get labeled Hits or Greatest Hits and get a drop in price, same thing, but for XBLA. The rumored news feeds are also present and they show things like new games and updates to the Xbox Marketplace. The extended bio for your Xbox Live profile is also there as well as the ability to see the friends list of your friends, kind of like social networking. The family timer settings are there as well as the full screen movie previews and the special buttons for the dashboard to take you directly to XBLA or the Video Marketplace. So, all is good, go get the update, and enjoy, oh, and in case you were wondering, Halo is in the list of downloadable games too, just the original one for now though. Xbox 360 firmware update goes live [via tgdaily] Relevant Entries on SlashGear


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2464. Secret mailing list rocks Wikipedia (Cade Metz/The Register)

Secret mailing list rocks Wikipedia  —  The Register Desktop Support Seminar .  Live & Online 11th December (10am PST)  —  On the surface, all is well in Wikiland.  Just last week, a headline from The San Francisco Chronicle told the world that "Wikipedia's Future Is Still Looking Up," … Source:   The Register
Author:   Cade Metz
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2472. Images and new categories launch tonight (Kevin Rose/Digg the Blog)

Images and new categories launch tonight  —  Hey everyone.  Believe it or not, the dedicated images section you've been waiting for finally goes live later tonight.  Lots of changes in this release:  — New Universal Taxonomy  —  Now you can submit news, images, or videos to any category on Digg! Source:   Digg the Blog
Author:   Kevin Rose
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2489. Fish and sea turtles that watch you poo on an underwater toilet? Only in Japan!

toilet-aquarium.jpg More proof that Japan really is the only country to live in if you're a tech-hound? This. Just take a look at it - it's not just any old toilet, it's an underwater toilet with an aquarium built...  

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2546. Sprint soft launching XOHM in "the next few days"

Despite rumor and conjecture to the contrary, Sprint's XOHM-branded WiMax service plans are alive and well. Well enough to soft-launch anyway. The Chicago, Washington D.C., and Baltimore pipes will all go live "in the next few days," according to Ben Shen, VP of Product Management and Partnership Development. Official launch is still (somewhat) expected for Q2 2008. Business as usual while they court prospective financial suitors, perhaps. Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsOffice Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

2582. Users and Web Developers Vent Over IE7

Spinlock_1977 writes "ComputerWorld is running a story about developers frustration with IE 7, and Microsoft's upcoming plans (or lack thereof) for it. From the article, "But the most pointed comment came from someone labeled only as dk. You all continue to underestimate the dramatic spillover effect this poor developer experience has had and will continue to have on your other products and services. Let me drive this point home. I am a front-end programmer and a co-founder of a start-up. I can tell you categorically that my team won't download and play with Silverlight ... won't build a Live widget ... won't consider any Microsoft search or ad products in the future.""Read more of this story at Slashdot.

2658. Hauppauge launches WinTV USB2 TV Stick - live TV and video transfer on your PC

The Hauppauge WinTV USB2 TV Stick does more than just offer live TV on your computer - it offers you everything you need to transfer it to disc, as well as transferring your old videos to a digital format.  

2683. Modulo Portable Radiator Concept

By Evan Ackerman Unless you live in the southern hemisphere (in which case I’m wicked jealous), it’s winter outside, and that means it’s cold, even here in less-than-sunny California. My temperature tolerance is pretty bad: I’m only happy when it’s 76F plus or minus 2 degrees. My laptop and powerbrick help, but what I really need [...]

2894. Xbox Live Video Store is up in the UK - Warner releasing more films soon

uk-video-store-review.jpgIf you're a bit disappointed by the 24 slightly old movies that've just gone up on the new UK Xbox Live Video Store today, don't cry about it - Warner will be coming to the rescue of film fans before the end of the year. Specifically, Warner has said that Batman Begins will be up before 2008, with the older Batman Forever and Analyze That also appearing on Xbox Live before you have...  

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2950. Xbox Live Video Marketplace launches in five new countries

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Right on cue, the Xbox Live Video Marketplace has indeed launched in Europe today, and our neighbors to the north are being treated, too. Effectively immediately, Xbox Live users in Canada, France, Germany, Ireland and the United Kingdom can dip into features made available to Americans last year. More specifically, gamers will be able to rent downloadable flicks in HD and SD forms, and while the former will run folks "as little as 250 Microsoft Points (£2; $4.06)," high-definition versions will cost upwards of 380 Points (£3.20; $6.49). Also of note is the inclusion of additional Warner Bros. films such as Batman Forever, Batman Returns and Analyze That -- all of which will be available by the year's end. Lastly, Microsoft will be offering up a "mystery HD [Warner Bros.] title" to UK users for just £0.99 ($2.00) on December 28th, but we can't say we're brimming with excitement over it.

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2970. Thieves hijack truck carrying Rock Band, steal 1,000 boxes

Filed under: While we understand that people will do anything to become rock stars, we don't really think stealing 1,000 copies of Rock Band is the way to do it -- fame atop the Xbox Live and PSN leaderboards is so fleeting to begin with. Regardless, it looks like a pair of thieves was desperate enough to hijack a truck full of Harmonix and EA's hot new party game in LA last night, hold the driver at gunpoint, unload the gear and make off with the goods. Police think it was an inside job, since the truck was unmarked and the driver picked up his cargo late Saturday night -- meaning the thieves must have known the truck was worth jacking, and already have had a place to unload the less-than-compact boxes. No leads yet, but looks like gamers in LA wanting to rock out this holiday season are going to have to start shopping out the back of shady vans, eh?

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2974. Microsoft unveils Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator, hopes to speed up development

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We can't say we saw this one coming down the pike, but Microsoft has unveiled a new piece of software designed to "streamline development / testing for HD DVD content" as well as "accelerate the advancement" of next-generation interactivity (HDi, in particular). Simply put, the Xbox 360 HD DVD Emulator allows studios the flexibility to "model the behavior of HD DVD disc content, including encoded video and HDi interactivity, in a virtual environment." When put to use, companies can purportedly cut down on coasters and wasted time, but in order to do so, they'll need an Xbox 360 + HD DVD peripheral, a connection to Xbox Live and $2,999. Thirsty for more? There's plenty where that came from.

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2992. Segway Polo match featuring Woz to be broadcast live on the 'net

Filed under: Curb your enthusiasm, young buck. We know you're pretty stoked to hear that a live Segway Polo match will be coming to a browser near you this Sunday, but really, you don't want your office mates to come ask what's getting you all excited. Apparently, The Digital Lifestyle is gearing up to bring us "the world's first live broadcast of a full Segway Polo match," and yes, Steve Wozniak will reportedly be in attendance. Go on, cancel any other plans you had for December 16th at 1:00PM EST -- your secret is safe with us.

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2996. Samsung reveals wireless 8-inch SPF-83V digiframe

Filed under: , As if you weren't already inundated with digiframe options, Samsung is trying to make deciding even more difficult with the introduction of its SPF-83V. This 8-inch frame sports an 800 x 600 resolution display with a 500:1 contrast ratio and 200 nits of brightness, but the standout feature is its WiFi connectivity and the ability to sync up with Windows Live Spaces. More specifically, the unit plays nice with the Windows Live Photo Gallery, and it can also "communicate with Windows Media Player and open standards such as RSS." For whatever reason, Sammy doesn't bother telling us much else, but we're expecting it to come with 64MB of storage and a $230 price tag if Amazon's listing is to be believed.

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3056. iSicles Brazilian popsicles or ice cream

Yeah, this time the name does mean just what you think; it’s a frozen treat with an iPod inside. No really, they are peppering in 10k iPod Shuffles and stuffing them into their frozen treats. No wonder why Cracker Jack isn’t selling, how do you compete with a third-world country’s ice cream shop being able to afford to give out 10,000 iPod Shuffles? Anyways, the company worked with Apple to find a way to hide the Shuffles in the popsicles without ruining the iPods, and they did it, and now you have a chance to get one if you live in Brazil and really like ice cream. And, as close as that place is to the equator, I’d assume everyone likes ice cream there. No word on how much the popsicles cost, but I just think its cool as hell that they managed to stuff them in with a Popsicle. And of course, they are only available in Brazil, so if you have some vacation time and really wanted an iPod Shuffle, Brazil might not be a bad option. iSicles: Brazilian Company Hides iPod Shuffles in Popsicles [via Gearlog] Relevant Entries on SlashGear


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3130. CES 2008: Panasonic Link to Cell

Panasonic Link to Cell is one of those 'I can't believe nobody's done this before' products, leading me to think someone probably has done it before. The $99 gadget will redirect calls to a cellphone through to its landline phone, meaning you no longer need to keep your mobile in your pocket when you're at home. This is probably most useful if you live in an area with bad network coverage in certain parts of your house, or if (like my entire family) you never seem to hear your mobile when you're at home...  

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3141. CES 2008: ZyXEL debuts first digital media adapter with built-in HomePlug AV

zyxe_logo.jpgWhile WiFi is great for a lot of things, but there are instances where it isn't the best solution for home networking. Perhaps you live in a palatial mansion that outstrips the range of ordinary WiFi technology, or maybe you live in a drafty Scottish castle with five foot thick walls that completely blocks all your signals. Or maybe every other sod in the near vicinity already has a WiFi router clogging up the airwaves. Whatever. There's a way around it that works really well called HomePlug AV, which uses your mains sockets to carry your network. The trouble so far has been that you always have to buy a costly set of HomePlug AV adapters - one for each of the devices you want to plug in and one to plug into your router / hub.   

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