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Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

Among the many ducks that Sprint (and Verizon?) will need to get in a row in order to launch their own version of HTC’s Touch Pro, FCC certification ranks pretty freakin’ high on the list. No worries, though — it’s all good, because that just happened. An HTC device with model number “RAP𑱠″ has now popped up in the filing system, featuring CDMA with EV-DO on the 850 and 1900MHz bands. Of course, certification is certainly no indication of when a product’s actually going to launch, but if (heaven forbid) the glossy QWERTY WinMo slider gets delayed, at least we can call out anyone trying to slide the “we’re waiting on FCC clearance” excuse past us.

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Original post by Chris Ziegler

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Household

Only recently we told you about a table that monitors who is dominating a conversation and deemed it potentially disruptive. This time, however, we’re looking at the “Kage roi” which looks to add to the coming together of wits and intelligences. Using voice recognition, Kage roi grabs keyboards and performs internet searches, displaying the results for each to see. To add it it all, the table even uses colored LEDs to set the mood. For instance, if you work with a group of morning people, set it to sunrise. If you’re trying to get them to scramble before the end of the day, give them a sunset and let the desperate brainstorming begin. Developed by IT firm Kayac with some brains on Keio University, Kage roi won’t be in a board room near you any time soon.

[Via Coolest Gadgets]

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Original post by Joshua Fruhlinger

I Said More Ham writes “Minnesota’s attorney general will drop the state’s efforts to fine underage buyers of violent videogames after a high court struck down a state law as unconstitutional. The Entertainment Software Association, one of the plaintiffs in the case, announced Monday that the state paid $65,000 in attorney’s fees and expenses.”

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Original post by kdawson

AMD’s Radeon 4850 and 4870 have been widely praised in the media and
put the ATI team back on the map. But it appears that we have just seen
a small portion of what the ATI guys have in space for users. The new
boards are actually running at well below the clock speed they can
support and there is every reason to believe that these cards will be
challenging Nvidia’s very best.

Original post by Lance Ulanoff

 It’s been out, you’ve bought it and by now you’ve already shredded quite a few songs … we are talking Guitar Hero Aerosmith of course!

Which are the hardest

What is the coolest

We want our GHA!!!

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Original post by nafiz

recoiledsnake writes “We have heard about lots of talented developers jumping ship from Microsoft to Google, but is the trend beginning to turn? Dare Obasanjo (a Microsoft employee) writes about a few high-profile people picking Microsoft over Google — either making the jump directly, or choosing Microsoft after receiving offers at both. Sergey Solyanik is back to Microsoft and he primarily gripes about the culture and lack of career development at Google. He writes, ‘Everything is pretty much run by [engineering] — PMs and testers are conspicuously absent from the process. Google as an organization is not geared — culturally — to delivering enterprise class reliability to its user applications.’ Danny Thorpe, who was the key architect of Google Gears, is back at Microsoft for his second stint working on developer technologies related to Windows Live.”

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Original post by kdawson

Filed under: Home Entertainment

Good luck convincing Grandma to pack a DVR-250 next to the same telly that’s been avoiding TV detectors for years, but how about a “match box-sized” addition that gives all the benefits of the digital switchover and without taking up a lot of space? TVonics MFR-300 improves on previous versions with support for Audio Description allowing people with sight problems to hear subtle on screen changes described, plus interactive TV features, EPG and parental controls. The 70mm x 27mm x 54mm box is available for &pound59.99 and can actually mount behind the TV, so all that’s left is teaching your family how to use it — good luck with that.

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Original post by Richard Lawler

xChange writes “I too was disappointed at Netflix’s decision to remove the Profiles feature, and let them know via email and telephone. I was surprised to find the following email in my inbox today: ‘You spoke, and we listened. We are keeping Profiles. Thank you for all the calls and emails telling us how important Profiles are. We are sorry for any inconvenience we may have caused. We hope the next time you hear from us we will delight, and not disappoint, you.’ I thought that it sounded too good to be true, and went to their blog to confirm, finding this entry. Netflix decided to listen to its customers, and keep a feature that many of us find essential for our use of their service. I am surprised, and very pleased.”

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Original post by timothy

If you’ve been to Maker Faire, you’ve likely seen Jon Sarriugarte′s (Oakland, CA) SS Alpha Fox vehicle, or his awesome Boiler Bar. Now he and his cohort are building a Snail Car on top of a stripped down VW bug. You can follow the build here. [Via Boing Boing]

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Original post by Gareth Branwyn

Filed under: Home Entertainment

Yamaha cranked out its pricey YSP-600 sound bar just a few months back, but the company’s already looking to put the past behind and move forward with the YSP-3050. The latest in the outfit’s long-standing line of Digital Sound Projectors offers up 21 beam drivers, two woofers, 23 corresponding digital amplifiers, three Cinema DSP programs (movie, music and sports), analog-to-HDMI video upconversion, HD upscaling to 1080i / 720p and a 1080p (24Hz and 60Hz) compatible HDMI interface with two inputs and one output. Aside from engulfing you in audio with just a single bar, the unit is also XM Radio / iPod-ready (via the $99.95 YDS-11), and the integrated FM tuner and bundled remote make it even easier to see in your den. You′ll also find the firm’s propriety automated system calibration (IntelliBeam) along with TV Equal Volume to keep those sudden bursts at bay when it comes time for commercials. ‘Tis a shame this piece costs $1,399.95, but if you’re tight on space, it just might be worth it. Full release after the break.

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Original post by Darren Murph

Filed under: Desktops, Laptops

Looks like the latest Leopard update, 10.5.4, just landed. Nothing big, but all the details are after the break; Mac users, you know how to snag it.

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Original post by Ryan Block

 Love this concept!!

Get pulled over for using a mobile phone in the car, get a ticket (you have to be in the right state to be in the wrong — you know who you are!), send that ticket to Headsets.com and get a free headset.

Yessir! That’s what I’m talking about.

If you don’t believe me, then just click here for the full story from CNet.

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Original post by nafiz

Filed under: Digital Cameras

Nikon′s D700 hasn′t exactly been doing the best job staying under cover as of late, and it looks like Germany’s ProfiFoto magazine has now pulled back whatever veil of mystery remained around the camera, with its current issue prominently featuring the high-end DSLR in a two-page spread. Among details discernable via the translation is confirmation of a 12-megapixel sensor, along with a sensor cleaning system, an end of July release date, and a €2,600 price tag — or just over $4,000, although we’re guessing that′ll even out a bit with the North American release. Needless to say, we’d recommend staying tuned for more details on this one.

[Thanks, Albert]

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Original post by Donald Melanson

CWmike writes “Turns out the ideal vice presidential candidate for Sen. John McCain is the same person as the ideal vice presidential candidate for Sen. Barack Obama, according to a sophisticated online survey based on technology developed at MIT. Mr. Ideal? Colin Powell, a former U.S. Army general and former secretary of state. Affinnova’s survey methods doesn’t use the typical polling method of asking respondents to pick a name from a list. Instead, it gives respondents larger concepts, including photos, biographical information and possible first-term priorities. Affinnova calls this algorithm ‘evolutionary optimization.’ Steve Lamoureaux, the company’s chief innovation officer, said of the VP finding: ‘We never imagined that the same candidate would show up for both parties.’”

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Original post by timothy

Filed under: Gaming

While those of us ‘round these parts have pretty much given up on the idea of a DVD-playing Wii a long time ago, folks in Japan have had some cause for hope based on promises from the company that such a system was, in fact, headed for the country sooner or later. It seems like they’re now about to enter the acceptance phase as well, however, as Nintendo has just announced yet another delay to the system with no word about an eventual release date. According to IGN, Nintendo President Satoru Iwata would only go so far as to say that due continuing worldwide supply constraints on the current Wii, “the priority is on the current model.” One thing getting a boost in availability, however, is the Nintendo DS 1Seg TV tuner, which Nintendo says will get a retail release next month after previously only being available online.

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Original post by Donald Melanson