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- Android Market Now Installs Apps On Officially Unsupported Devices
- Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus Lands In The US
- Corsair Sets New Memory Frequency World Record
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hidden Morrowind and Cyrodiil Landmass Discovered
- Sennheiser X320 Gaming Headset For Xbox Announced
- Sony Ericsson Nypon LT22i Android 4.0 ICS Handset Leaked (Video)
- Twine Sensor Allows You To Easily Create Internet Connected Systems (video)
- LG Optimus 3D Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Now Available
- Google’s Interactive Doodle Today, Honours Polish Sci-Fi Author Stanislaw Lem
- Batman: Arkham City Arrives On PC, Robin DLC Ready To Download (video)
- Hidden Radio And Bluetooth Speaker (Video)
- AAXA P4 Pico, Worlds Brightest Pico Projector Unveiled
- Apple Investing Heavily In iCloud?
- Microsoft Says Xbox Live Has Not Been Hacked
- HTC Considering Developing Chromebook Style Device?
- Sailrocket Craft Capable Of Reaching 60 mph On Water (video)
- LG Optimus LTE Lands On Bell Canada
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus Hits The US In December?
- PS Vita, Unit 13 Shooter Trailer Unveiled (video)
- China Becomes The World’s Largest Smartphone Market
- Nikon 1 Lens Firmware Update Corrects Image Blur
- Noisezero O+ Eco Edition Eco-friendly Over-ear Headphones
- Sony PS Vita Augmented Reality Demonstrated (video)
- White Samsung Galaxy S II Headed To T-Mobile
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi Gets Android 3.2 Update, Again
- Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Mobile Home Theatre
- Microsoft Acquires VideoSurf For Xbox Live Integration
- Facebook Messenger Windows 7 Desktop App Rolled Out For Testing
- LG To Unveil New Smartphones December 1st
- xBounds Brings HDMI Mirroring To Android Smartphones (video)
- Apple To Offer iOS Subscription Gaming?
- Google Announces More Services Closing, In Their Out Of Season Spring Clean
- Samsung’s Latest Advert Has A Go At Apple Fans (Video)
- id Software Doom 3 GPL Source Code Now Available To Download
- Sony’s Tablet P Android Tablet Lands In The UK
- Microsoft Creating New Kinect Hardware Specifically For Windows, Launching Early 2012
- Galaxy Nexus Software Update To Fix Volume Bug On The Way
- The Ant Roach, Giant Inflatable Robot (Video)
- VIA ARTiGO 1150 Barebones Nettop PC (Video)
- Sony Reveals PS Vita Launch Titles, Coming February 2012
- Xbox 360 Dashboard Update adds Gesture Control Dec 6
- Star Wars Hot Beverages, Drink Them You Will
| Android Market Now Installs Apps On Officially Unsupported Devices Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:23 AM PST Google has this week rolled out a new update for its Android Market place, which has added support for additional unofficially supported devices. The new devices to now be included within the Android Market for applications to be installed on them include : HP TouchPad, Barnes & Noble NOOK Tablet, and Amazon Kindle Fire.
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| Unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus Lands In The US Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:08 AM PST We are still waiting for both Verizon and Samsung to confirm the official launch date of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for the US, it is rumored to hit some time in December, possibly December the 8th. If you cant wait until then it looks like one US retailer is now selling an unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, although it isn’t cheap as they are selling it for $749.99.
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| Corsair Sets New Memory Frequency World Record Posted: 23 Nov 2011 07:02 AM PST Corsair has this week unveiled they have broken and set a new Memory Frequency World Record. Reaching an impressive 1733.8MHz (DDR3-3467), using Corsair Dominator GT CMGTX6 extreme-performance DDR3 memory. Corsair used a specially constructed rig to obtain the new world record, which was equipped with a liquid nitrogen cooled computer system using a AMD FX-8150 processor and of course 1GB of Corsair Dominator GT extreme-performance DDR3 memory.
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| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hidden Morrowind and Cyrodiil Landmass Discovered Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:45 AM PST The new The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim game is already a massive world to explore and adventure in. But even more landmass has been discovered by a gamer in Finland, who travelled to the Southern-easternmost edge of Skyrim, Stendarr’s Beacon. Where he discovered a path that ends in an invisible wall at a stone archway, which theoretically would lead to lands of Morrowind. To investigate more he jumped into non clip mode and ventured past the gate, and into Morrowind. As he progressed the textures started to detail down. But the discovery of the addition landmass, might indicate a new DLC that might open it up at a later date.
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| Sennheiser X320 Gaming Headset For Xbox Announced Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:40 AM PST Sennheiser has launched their latest headset, and this one is designed for Microsoft’s Xbox 360, the Sennheiser X320 gaming headset, and it comes with XL designed ear cups which are supposed to provide extra comfort. Other features on the Sennheiser X320 gaming headset include noise canceling microphones, dual game and chat volume controls, and a mute microphone feature that is activate when the microphone is swivelled back.
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| Sony Ericsson Nypon LT22i Android 4.0 ICS Handset Leaked (Video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:25 AM PST It looks like Sony Ericsson has another Android smartphone in the works, as well as the Nozomi which we saw recently, details have been revealed of the Sony Ericsson Nypon LT22i. According to the guys over at Recombu, the Sony Ericsson Nypon will features a qHD display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, and it will run Sony’s own processor, the NovaThor U8500, which is a dual core 1GHz processor, which you can see in action in the video below.
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| Twine Sensor Allows You To Easily Create Internet Connected Systems (video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:22 AM PST Twine has just started its journey on Kickstater, looking to make the jump from concept to manufacture and is a new device which has been designed to allow you to easily connect things and monitor them from the Internet. Allowing you to create Internet connected systems and objects anywhere you have WiFi. Twine is low-power hardware device that works with real-time web software to make networked physical computing simple and versatile, say its creators. Twine is equipped with a wireless module tightly integrated with a cloud-based service, together with on-board temperature and vibration sensors, and an expansion connector allowing you to connect additional sensors if required. Watch the promotional video after the jump to see it in action.
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| LG Optimus 3D Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Now Available Posted: 23 Nov 2011 06:03 AM PST LG announced recently that the Optimus 3D would be getting updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and the update would also bring a range of new features to the device, and it looks like the update has now started rolling out. According to LG the update is supposed to bring some new 3D specific features which include 3D video editing and 3D to 2D video conversion at higher bit rates to the Optimus 3D.
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| Google’s Interactive Doodle Today, Honours Polish Sci-Fi Author Stanislaw Lem Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:52 AM PST Google has today honoured the Polish Sci-fi writer Stanislaw Lem, which what has to be one of Google’s most interactive Doodles to date. The Doodle, which can be found at Google.pl and on the main Google search page today, and walks you though a number of animated, interactive puzzles.
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| Batman: Arkham City Arrives On PC, Robin DLC Ready To Download (video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:38 AM PST Last month the new Batman: Arkham City game launched in Europe on October 21st for Xbox 360 and PS3 gamers. But if you have been patiently waiting for the new Batman: Arkham City game to arrive on PC, your wait is over and the game is now available to purchase. As well as the arrival of the PC version of the Batman: Arkham City game. The new Robin DLC is now also available, which lets you play as Boy Wonder, Batman’s faithful side kick. Watch the launch trailer for Batman: Arkham City and the new Robin DLC after the jump.
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| Hidden Radio And Bluetooth Speaker (Video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:36 AM PST The Hidden Radio and Bluetooth Speaker is the work of designers John Van Den Niewenhuizen and Vitor Santa Maria, basically it is a Bluetooth speaker for your smartphone or tablet with a built in radio. As you can see from the photo an video below, the Hidden Radio and Bluetooth Speaker has a minimalist design, and the top of the device is lifted to access the speaker.
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| AAXA P4 Pico, Worlds Brightest Pico Projector Unveiled Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:23 AM PST AAXA have unveiled their new P4 Pico Projector which has become the worlds brightest projector pushing out 80 lumens from its ultra-bright LED light engine. The AAXA P4 Pico Projector is powered by a Windows CE ARM processor supported by 2GB of onboard memory. It measures just 5.6" x 2.7" x 1.2" making it truly pocket sized and portable. Its equipped with an internal lithium battery, which can provide up to 75+ on a full charge, and the devices supports MP4, MP3, AVI, JPG, and WinCE file formats.
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| Apple Investing Heavily In iCloud? Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:17 AM PST Apple’s iCloud service launched with Apple’s iOS 5, the service replaces Apple’s MobileMe service and it is designed to be used with the new iPhone 4S and Apple’s iOS 5 devices. The iCloud service certainly isn’t finished, and there are number of features that we would like Apple to add to the service, which would improve it, we recently heard that Apple may be planning to add a DropBox style feature to iCloud.
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| Microsoft Says Xbox Live Has Not Been Hacked Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:08 AM PST There have been reports over the last few days here in the UK that Microsoft’s Xbox Live has been hacked, the news came from the Sun newspaper, hardly the most reliable source, and now Microsoft has confirmed that Xbox Live has not been hacked. Microsoft has said that the people who were affected were unfortunate enough to fall for a phising scam, and now Microsoft are looking into the matter.
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| HTC Considering Developing Chromebook Style Device? Posted: 23 Nov 2011 05:08 AM PST According to reports HTC maybe considering creating a new HTC Chromebook, which will be designed to combine the “advantages” of both Android and Chrome OS, into a “internet-access device”. The DigiTimes is reporting that component makers are suggesting the HTC is considering the move, and would create something in-between a tablet PCs and a notebook.
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| Sailrocket Craft Capable Of Reaching 60 mph On Water (video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:46 AM PST A new sailing boat has been created called the Vestas Sailrocket Mk.II (VSR2), which is capable of reaching up to 60 mph on water, using just the wind for propulsion. The new Sailrocket is able to reach such speeds due to its design, which enables the craft to lift out of the water and only touch it by a couple of fins, reducing drag. Watch the video after the jump which shows the 18th run of the Sailrocket.
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| LG Optimus LTE Lands On Bell Canada Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:38 AM PST The LG Optimus LTE was announced a while back in South Korea, and we are expecting LG to announced the US version of the Optimus LTE at their event on the 1st of December. The device is now available for Bell Canada, and it features a 4.5 inch IPS HD display which comes with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, plus a dual core 1.5GHz processor.
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| Samsung Galaxy Nexus Hits The US In December? Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:30 AM PST There certainly is a lot of confusion over when exactly the Samsung Galaxy Nexus will launch in the US, we have heard rumors of various dates, the last one being the 8th of December. Now it would appear that Samsung has confirmed to Business Insider that the Galaxy Nexus will be available in the US on Verizon Wireless in December, although it does seem a little strange that the news comes from Samsung rather than Verizon.
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| PS Vita, Unit 13 Shooter Trailer Unveiled (video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:19 AM PST Today Sony unveiled a list of the new games you can expect to see, once the new PS Vita gaming console is launched in February 2012. Together with video showing a brief look at the augmented reality features of the new PS Vita device. But if you are more into first person shooters, you might be more interested in the new Unit 13 game which will be arriving with the PS Vita. The trailer after the jump provides you with a good glimpse of what you can expect.
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| China Becomes The World’s Largest Smartphone Market Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:09 AM PST According to a recent report by research firm Strategy Analytics, China is now the worlds largest smartphone market, taking the top spot from the United States, with over 23.9 million smartphones shipped in China for the third quarter. This compares to 23.3 million smartphones shipped in the US for the same quarter, and surprisingly Nokia is in the lead in China’s smartphone market with a 28 percent share.
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| Nikon 1 Lens Firmware Update Corrects Image Blur Posted: 23 Nov 2011 04:03 AM PST A new update has been rolled out today by Nikon, to correct issues that some users have been experiencing with their new Nikon 1 camera and lenses. The new firmware update has been released by Nikon for three of the lenses in the Nikon 1 system range and will correct any issues you have been experiencing using the 1 Nikkor VR 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6, VR 30-110mm f/3.8-5.6 and VR 10-100mm f/4.5-5.6 power zoom.
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| Noisezero O+ Eco Edition Eco-friendly Over-ear Headphones Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:53 AM PST A new line of eco-friendly over-ear headphones have been designed in a joint venture between EOps, British designer Michael Young, and online retailer Colette. Who have created the World's first recyclable material designer over-ear headphones in the form of the new Noisezero O+ Eco edition headphones Noisezero O+ Eco headphones have been constructed using recyclable stainless steel, aluminium and cornstarch bio-plastics, and are equipped with 50mm Titanium drivers with neodymium iron boron magnets.
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| Sony PS Vita Augmented Reality Demonstrated (video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:38 AM PST This morning Sony unveiled the game titles that will be accompanying the launch of their new PS Vita gaming console when it is officially launched around hte 22nd February 2012. In addition to the list of games, Sony has also unveiled a little more detail on what you can expect from the augmented reality features included with their new PS Vita console. Take a peak after the break.
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| White Samsung Galaxy S II Headed To T-Mobile Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:36 AM PST The white version of the Samsung Galaxy S II went on sale in the UK back in September, and now the device is headed to T-Mobile in the US, and shares the same specifications as the existing T-Mobile Galaxy S II. As a reminder, the Galaxy S II on T-Mobile features a 4.52 inch WVGA Super AMOLED Plus touchscreen display, there is also Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread and it features a dual core 1.5GHz processor.
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| Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi Gets Android 3.2 Update, Again Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:11 AM PST Last week Samsung started rolling out the Android 3.2 update for the WiFi only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, after the update was released a number of users reported problems, so Samsung canceled the update. It looks like Samsung may have new fixed the issues that were found in the update, and they have now started rolling out the Android 3.2 update to the WiFi Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.2
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| Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Mobile Home Theatre Posted: 23 Nov 2011 03:08 AM PST Lenovo has unveiled a new small form multimedia computer, which they have just added to their range in the form of the new Lenovo IdeaCentre Q180 Desktop PC. Which has been created by Lenovo to provide you with a small, mobile home theatre solution. This neat little computer comes powered by a dual-core Atom processor supported by 4GB of DDR3 memory and the option of either a 750GB hard disk drive or 128GB solid state disk for storage.
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| Microsoft Acquires VideoSurf For Xbox Live Integration Posted: 23 Nov 2011 02:46 AM PST In a press release sent out today, Microsoft has announced that it has acquired VideoSurf. The VideoSurf company is like a Shazam for video, and enables you to search and “tag” individual frames of videos in real time to deliver more accurate video searches. Over the coming month Microsoft is looking to bring new content to their Xbox Live service, with the addition of nearly 40 world-leading TV and entertainment providers. Where their new acquisition will provide Microsoft’s video partners with the ability take full advantage of features such as voice search, which is now a feature on Microsoft’s Kinect motion controller for the Xbox 360.
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| Facebook Messenger Windows 7 Desktop App Rolled Out For Testing Posted: 23 Nov 2011 02:25 AM PST Today Facebook has rolled out their new Facebook Messenger desktop client to a limited number of test users. It has been designed specifically for Windows 7, and once officially launched to the masses will provide you with access to your ticker feed, notifications and allow you to chat your friends. The new Facebook Messenger desktop client has been developed to enable Facebook users to remain logged in and up to date with events within their feed, without the need to keep a browser window continuously open.
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| LG To Unveil New Smartphones December 1st Posted: 23 Nov 2011 02:24 AM PST LG has announced a special mobile event for the 1st of December, the event will take place in New York, and the company is expected to unveil a couple of new smartphones. There are no details as yet on what LG plans to unveil, possibly the LG Nitro, which is the AT&T branded version of the LG Optimus LTE that we saw launch in South Korea a while back.
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| xBounds Brings HDMI Mirroring To Android Smartphones (video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 02:08 AM PST During the DroidCon event in Amsterdam this week Dream Chip Technologies have introduced their new xBounds wireless display mirroring system for Android. Which has been designed to allow you to connect Android smartphones through regular WiFi to HDTVs, monitors and projectors. The new xBounds systems brings true wireless display mirroring to Android and can be seen in action after the jump in a demonstration video.
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| Apple To Offer iOS Subscription Gaming? Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:46 AM PST Gaming is extremely popular on Apple’s iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch, and now it looks like Apple is about to bring a new type of Gaming to their iOS devices, according to a recent report by Bloomberg. Apple is reported to be bringing subscription gaming to its range of iOS devices, which would see gamers paying Apple and the developers a monthly fee to play certain games on their device.
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| Google Announces More Services Closing, In Their Out Of Season Spring Clean Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:40 AM PST Google has today announced more Google Services will be closing in the latest round of out of season spring cleaning, currently in progress at Google. This month Google services to get the chop include: Google Gears, Google Wave, Knol, Google Friend Connect, Renewable Energy Cheaper than Coal, Google Bookmark Lists and Google Search Timeline.
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| Samsung’s Latest Advert Has A Go At Apple Fans (Video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:33 AM PST There certainly is no love lost between Samsung and Apple, the two companies are fighting it out in more than twenty different patent lawsuits around the world, and now Samsung has released a new TV advert, which pokes fun at Apple fans. Have a look at the video below, where Samsung tries to convince people that they should buy a Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone instead of queuing up for an Apple iPhone.
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| id Software Doom 3 GPL Source Code Now Available To Download Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:26 AM PST id Software co-founder John Carmack announced back at the beginning of November that the Doom 3 source code was ready from release to the general public, and was just waiting for approval of the companies legal team. After a few tweaks by Carmack to the code to get it past the legal issues, id Software has today made their Doom 3 GPL source code.
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| Sony’s Tablet P Android Tablet Lands In The UK Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:21 AM PST Sony’s first Android tablet, the Sony Tablet S went on sale a while back, and we haven’t heard anything about their other Android tablet, the Sony Tablet P, until now, as the device has just gone on sale here in the UK. UK retailer Dixons is now listing the Sony Tablet P for sale, and the dual screen Android tablet is available for £499.99 and it looks like the company has the device in stock.
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| Microsoft Creating New Kinect Hardware Specifically For Windows, Launching Early 2012 Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:14 AM PST Following on for the announcement of the Kinect for Windows commercial program a few weeks back. Microsoft has this week announced it is currently developing new Kinect hardware device specifically designed for Windows. Which Microsoft hopes to launch in early 2012. Microsoft explains they are currently building on the existing Kinect for Xbox 360 and are tweaking the firmware and hardware components to more closely work with Windows computers.
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| Galaxy Nexus Software Update To Fix Volume Bug On The Way Posted: 23 Nov 2011 01:11 AM PST Yesterday we heard about the volume bug on the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone, one online retailer even decided to stop selling the Galaxy Nexus because of the issue, and now Google has responded to the problem. It looks like the Galaxy Nexus volume bug is related to software rather than hardware on the device, and Google is working on an update which will solve the issue, as they told the guys from Android Police the following.
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| The Ant Roach, Giant Inflatable Robot (Video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 12:21 AM PST The Ant Roach is a 15 foot inflatable walking robot created by Otherlab, the robot was created to demonstrate how inflatable structures can be used to carry heavy items and it has a high strength to wait ratio. The videos below show the Ant Roach in action, and it is made up of textile based actuators which can contract when the robot is inflated, the muscles are then driven by manifolds in the center of the robot which pump out compressed air.
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| VIA ARTiGO 1150 Barebones Nettop PC (Video) Posted: 23 Nov 2011 12:05 AM PST VIA has released another small form factor PC, the VIA ARTiGO 1150 barebones nettop, and the device measures 5.7 inches by 3.9 inches by 2 inches, and it is powered by a dual core 1GHx VIA Eden X2 processor. The ARTiGO can take up to 4GB of RAM and there is room for one 2.5 inch SATA hard drive or solid state drive (SSD), plus it comes with five USB ports, HDMI, VGA, Gigabit Ethernet, the video below shows just how small it is.
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| Sony Reveals PS Vita Launch Titles, Coming February 2012 Posted: 22 Nov 2011 11:52 PM PST Yesterday we heard that Sony had teamed up with mobile carrier for the European PlayStation Vita 3G, and now Sony has revealed what PS Vita games will be available at launch in Europe. Sony has said that from February 2012 there will be a number of games available for the PS Vita, so we presume this is the actual launch date of the console in Europe.
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| Xbox 360 Dashboard Update adds Gesture Control Dec 6 Posted: 22 Nov 2011 03:14 PM PST The Xbox 360 is set to get a new update for the Xbox 360 dashboard is coming in early December. The specific date that the update is set to launch is December 6. The update will be free and has some nice features that are included.
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| Star Wars Hot Beverages, Drink Them You Will Posted: 22 Nov 2011 02:25 PM PST One of the most revered film franchises in all of geekdom is Star Wars. Anytime something new that is Star Wars branded comes out it catches my eyes. When the stuff is from ThinkGeek, I really get excited. ThinkGeek always has the coolest Star Wars gear. The latest beverage set would look great with that vintage Star Wars lunch box I have from when I was a kid on the shelf in the kitchen.
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