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Report: New Nintendo DS to Feature Camera and Music Playback
September 29, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Jane McEntegart
According to unverified reports, the next version of the Nintendo DS will feature music playback and a camera. Read more
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Apple Flogs Unlocked iPhone 3G in Hong Kong
September 29, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Apple is now selling the iPhone 3G SIM-lock-free in Hong Kong, allowing users to insert a SIM card from the service provider of their choice. Read more
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Katy Perry Does Video in "Simlish"
September 29, 2008
on Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous
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Kevin Parrish
Apparently, Katy Perry has grown tired of kissing girls and is now directing her attention to The Sims. Read more
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AT&T, Verizon to Ask Before Tracking User Internet Activities
September 26, 2008
on Using the Internet
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Jane McEntegart
Both AT&T and Verizon have said they will not monitor users' Internet usage for advertising purposes unless it has gained specific consent from customers, a move that they hope other companies will mimic. Read more
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Jack Thompson Disbarred, Effective in 30 Days
September 26, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Jane McEntegart
A Florida Court yesterday gave the order for anti-video game activist Jack Thompson to be permanently disbarred, a sanction recommended by Judge Dava Tunis in July. Thompson has 30 days to get his affairs in order and make arrangements for clients. Read more
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Google Announces Questions and Answers Application for Meetings
September 26, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
Google has released another one of the company’s “20% projects” out into the wild for public use, a Q&A rating tool designed for use at company meetings. Read more
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China Mobile Requests iPhone Without 3G or WiFi
September 26, 2008
on Smartphones
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Jane McEntegart
According to The South China Morning Post (via Cellular-News) China Mobile will soon offer the Apple iPhone but claims the provider hopes to sell a stripped down version with no 3G or WiFi connectivity. Read more
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Sling Media Finally Ships an HD Slingbox
September 26, 2008
on Home Theater
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Michael Brown
It's been a long time coming, but on Thursday, Sling Media will finally ship a Slingbox capable of handling HDTV content. Some previous models have supported component-video, but this is the first Slingbox capable of streaming true high-definition video. Read more
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Spore Sells One Million Copies Amidst DRM Woes
September 26, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Marcus Yam
In less than a month since its release, Spore has sold more than one million copies since shipping on September 7 Read more
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Judge Moves for Retrial in RIAA/Jammie Thomas Case
September 25, 2008
on Business & Law
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Jane McEntegart
A federal Judge has thrown out a verdict that would have seen 30 year old Jammie Thomas pay over $200,000 to the RIAA for illegal file sharing. Read more
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PDC Attendees to Receive Windows 7 Pre-beta
September 25, 2008
on OS
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Jane McEntegart
Microsoft has announced that those attending this year's PDC will receive pre-beta versions of Windows 7. Read more
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Former Googler Not Happy with Android Phones
September 25, 2008
on Smartphones
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Devin Connors
Ulf Washbusch, a former Mobile Manager for Google, is not happy with the G1. Announced by T-Mobile several days ago, the G1 is the first phone to hit the market with Google’s Android operating system installed. Washbusch, who said Android was in the work Read more
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T-Mobile Ups Android G1 Data Cap from 1 GB to Unlimited
September 25, 2008
on Smartphones
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Jane McEntegart
When engadget yesterday studied the fine print on T-Mobile’s G1 page it emerged that the company would be pacing customers who went over 1 GB of data in a single billing cycle. Read more
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Google Puts $10 million on the Table for Good Ideas
September 25, 2008
on Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
Google said Wednesday that the company would be offering millions for ideas that could change the world or help a significant amount of people. Read more
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EA Sued Over Spore DRM
September 25, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Kevin Parrish
Despite Spore being an underwhelming success, Electronic Arts has created a nightmare with the game's DRM. Read more