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Google's vice president, Sundar Pichai, noted to The Times that after Chrome exits beta in January 2009, Google will begin an aggressive push to boost the browser's marketshare. More interestingly,...Via Gizmodo - 2 hours 29 minutes ago
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Hot dog maker Hatfield constructed a hot dog launcher with the help of the Philly Phanatic, famous weirdo mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies, for use during Phillies games. And now, in a fit of...Via Gizmodo - 2 hours 29 minutes ago
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If you're one of the many, many BlackBerry Storm buyers who cleaned out inventories at Verizon stores on Friday, all that time spent waiting in the cold just became a bit more worthwhile. Online orders are being subject to shipping delays and, while you might think this is just another case of holiday supply versus demand, many are calling shenanigans. Supposedly the Storm was set to launch with OS version 4.7.0.82, but due to a last-minute security glitch every last handset had to be...Via Engadget - 3 hours 2 minutes ago
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Over on Etsy.com?s handmade marketplace, you?ll find a USB flash drive of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite. And, yes, it?s sold out. But since everything on Etsy is sold directly by the creators, there?s a good chance that we might see another slow rollout of these handmade drives. When they were in stock, the 1GB [...]Via CrunchGear - 3 hours 28 minutes ago
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Kiss your alveoli goodbye with this iPod+cigarette holder hack. There’s no instructions per se—merely open up your (previous generation) iPod, remove the insides, then stick your death sticks in there. It’s not so much a project as it is a reasonable way to conceal your unhealthy habit. ?Oh, wow, neat retro iPod. What music do you [...]Via CrunchGear - 3 hours 28 minutes ago
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We've got a Verizon tipster who let us know that starting today, Verizon is offering one free high-def or standard-def set-top box to new customers—but it's all unofficial, see? All you have to...Via Gizmodo - 3 hours 31 minutes ago
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We can only imagine that at least a few staffers over at Art Lebedev Studios get paid to do nothing but conjure up ideas, because this one is just marvelous. And marvelously simple, but that's beside the point. The Luxofor traffic light concept improves upon a nearly archaic design that still relies on spherical fixtures when there's really no need. Lebedev's team asserts that using square lights backed with bright laser diodes would make better use of the available space and provide a more...Via Engadget - 4 hours 3 minutes ago
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Now that HD Netflix streaming has finally arrived on the Xbox 360, we have no doubts whatsoever that legions of you have already given it a spin. We've heard mixed impressions right out of the gate, but we're hoping some of the first day glitches have worked themselves out by now. At any rate, how has your experience been so far? Are you impressed with the quality? Are there any aspects that could be improved upon?...Via Engadget HD - 4 hours 26 minutes ago -
Fresh off the his and hers Dodge Rams CrunchDeal comes a similar deal for his and hers Microsoft Zune players ? if you live in Canada, that is. Pick up a manly 16GB Zune at $179 from Best Buy Canada (online only) and you?ll have a soft and sensual 4GB lady Zune added to your [...]Via CrunchGear - 4 hours 29 minutes ago
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Flickr’d All PS3 games must support the Trophy system starting in January, 2009. That’s a mandate straight from Sony (?Yes from Jan 09 all games must have trophies?), so no publishers will be able to opt out. Trophies, if you’re not familiar, are the PS3 equivalent of Achievements on the Xbox 360. You get a trophy every [...]Via CrunchGear - 4 hours 29 minutes ago