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EA Withdraws Bid for Take Two Interactive, Ends Talks
September 17, 2008
on Video Game Related Topics
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Jane McEntegart
Electronic Arts has announced that it has ceased talks with Take-Two and no longer has any plans to purchase the Grand Theft Auto Publisher. Read more
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GM 2011 Chevy Volt Officially Unveiled Inside and Out
September 16, 2008
on Automotive
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Marcus Yam
At times with fuel costs being where they are, every driver has reason to be interested in the GM’s electric car, the 2011 Chevrolet Volt. Read more
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John McCain Rep Says McCain Invented Blackberry
September 16, 2008
on Smartphones
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Devin Connors
Not since Al Gore invented the World Wide Web has such an outlandish claim been made, but the McCain camp said exactly that. According to Douglas Holtz-Eakin, a policy adviser for the Republican presidential nominee, McCain helped in the creation of one Read more
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T-Mobile Android Phone Set for Sept. 23 Debut
September 16, 2008
on Smartphones
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Marcus Yam
After much speculation, T-Mobile has released information confirming that it will unveil its Google Android phone next week at a press event in New York. Read more
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BMW Adding Google Maps Service to Vehicles
September 16, 2008
on Digital Convergence
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Marcus Yam
BMW, while known for its driving dynamics, has had a rocky history with user-interface gizmos. The car company hopes to change some of that, however, with the help of Google Maps. Read more
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HP to Consumers: Reach Out and Touch Me
September 16, 2008
on Desktop Computers
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Michael Brown
HP today announced two new models in its TouchSmart line of all-in-one PCs. The IQ800 series features a massive 25.5-inch touch screen display (native resolution 1920x1200) and a slot-fed Blu-ray drive. Read more
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Microsoft Announces Free WiFi at McDonald's Deal for Zune Users
September 16, 2008
on Audio/Video Players
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Jane McEntegart
Microsoft turns to McDonald's for help in super-sizing MP3 player pie with the Zune Read more
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New MacBooks Now Shipping; Available Soon
September 16, 2008
on Notebooks and Laptops
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Steve Seguin
Apple has apparently begun shipping its next-generation of MacBooks, with availability in the coming weeks Read more
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Amazon Announces Streamed Content for IMDb
September 16, 2008
on Home Theater
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Jane McEntegart
Amazon-owned IMDb has announced the the site will now feature a video section that will enable users to stream from a library of over 6,000 movies and television episodes. Read more
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Peru First Country to Offer Windows on OLPC Machines
September 16, 2008
on Notebooks and Laptops
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Jane McEntegart
The One Laptop Per Child foundation has announced that Peru will be the first country to try the Windows XP version of the XO Laptop, previously only available with a Linux-based OS. Read more
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iPhone 2.1 Software Update Delivers on Fixes
September 15, 2008
on Smartphones
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Marcus Yam
Just as Steve Jobs promised nearly as week ago, Apple last Friday released version 2.1 of its iPhone firmware -- and it's good Read more
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Flight Stewards Voice Concerns Over Porn on the Plane
September 15, 2008
on Home Theater
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Jane McEntegart
With several major airlines beginning to offer in-flight WiFi to passengers, it seems more than a few are concerned that unless some kind of filtration process is employed, some passengers may watch porn on the plane. Read more
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YouTube Updates "Community Guidlines" to Ban Drug Abuse, Terrorist Clips
September 15, 2008
on Security
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Jane McEntegart
Google-owned video sharing site, YouTube, has updated it’s Community Guidelines stating that anyone posting videos containing “bad stuff like animal abuse, drug abuse, or bomb making” could be violating the YouTube terms of service agreement. Read more
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Apple Releases Fix for Vista Users' BSOD
September 15, 2008
on Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
Apple has re-released iTunes 8.0 for Windows Vista users following complaints from numerous users that the iTunes upgrade had resulted in the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. Read more
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Duke Nukem 3D Hits Xbox Live
September 15, 2008
on Digital Entertainment Miscellaneous
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Jane McEntegart
According to Xboxic, the Xbox Live Arcade version of Duke Nukem 3D is scheduled for release next week. Read more