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Collapsible Input Pen Lets You Draw 3D Images On a 2D Surface [3D]

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

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It's difficult to create 3D images on a 2D surface because, well, you're missing a whole dimension. Enter Beyond, a collapsible input device that virtually extends the pen into the screen to create the 3D effect. More »

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Pfft, I Knew All That: Star Wars Infographic

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

This is an infographic that allegedly contains 19 facts about the Star Wars franchise that you didn't already know. Me? I already knew all that stuff. Plus other things George Lucas doesn't want ANYBODY to know. "OOH OOH -- LIKE WHAT, GW?!" Like the awkward Luke/Leia relationship being based on George's own relationship with his sister. Hoho -- BURN, LUCAS! (That was for Jar Jar). Your momma looks like a Wookie and dresses you funny! (That was for the new Indiana Jones) Hit the jump and get your learn on.

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Pfft, I Knew All That: Star Wars Infographic

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Cool Stuff, Interesting News

This is an infographic that allegedly contains 19 facts about the Star Wars franchise that you didn't already know. Me? I already knew all that stuff. Plus other things George Lucas doesn't want ANYBODY to know. "OOH OOH -- LIKE WHAT, GW?!" Like the awkward Luke/Leia relationship being based on George's own relationship with his sister. Hoho -- BURN, LUCAS! (That was for Jar Jar). Your momma looks like a Wookie and dresses you funny! (That was for the new Indiana Jones) Hit the jump and get your learn on.

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New Droid X Teaser "See You Tomorrow" For Viewing Today [Droid X]

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

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Hmm, this seems a bit familiar. The people at Droid are about as subtle as an asteroid when it comes to the inspiration for this new commercial. You're welcome, Motorola. More »

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SanDisk’s elusive 32GB microSDHC card on sale tomorrow at Verizon: $100 with a Droid X, $150 without

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

Oh, sure -- SanDisk's 32GB microSDHC card has been "shipping" since late March, but have you actually tried to find one? It's been a lesson in frustration for many, and while a few e-tailers have shown stock off and on, the card has generally evaded archivists who simply need an insane amount of available storage on their handset. Starting tomorrow, however, that should change. Verizon Wireless -- of all companies -- has somehow managed to become the "only retailer that offers customers the 32GB SanDisk microSDHC card." We're assuming it's referring to brick and mortar retailers, but at any rate, the gem will be on sale tomorrow at VZW outlets for $149.99, or just $99.99 if you purchase one alongside Motorola's Droid X. The only trouble with that? You're stuck figuring out what to do with the 16GB microSDHC card that ships inside of the phone. Thank heavens for the Bay, right?

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SanDisk's elusive 32GB microSDHC card on sale tomorrow at Verizon: $100 with a Droid X, $150 without originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Numbers Are Out, HP and Dell Still Lead In US Computer Sales [Data]

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

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HP and Dell continue to dominate the landscape with 25.7% and 24% market shares, respectively, while Acer, Apple, and Toshiba round off the Top Five. More »

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A Frustration Chamber of One’s Own [Women]

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

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Ladies! A Chinese mall has deduced that the one thing you love more than shopping is beating the living mercy out of inanimate objects to vent your rage. They've created a whole separate room for just that, no boys allowed. More »

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Apple Holding iPhone 4 Press Conference on Friday [Apple]

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

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Apparently Apple has invited a handful of folks to a very special press conference scheduled for this Friday. The only bit of information available is that the event is about the iPhone 4. More »

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Apple to hold iPhone 4 press conference this Friday

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_to_hold_iPhone_4_press_conference_this_Friday'; Headline says it all folks. Obviously the company is going to be getting out in front of this antenna drama (finally). We've been invited and we'll be there, presumably reporting live! It all happens at 10AM PT, Friday the 16th.

Apple to hold iPhone 4 press conference this Friday originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jolicloud 1.0 demonstrated on Acer Aspire One 533, coming to your netbook soon

Posted by Ry on Jul 14 2010 | Technology

We're always skeptical when it comes to underground operating systems whipped up for one specific purpose, but Jolicloud has managed to continually impress us with each passing build. Now, at long last, the netbook-centric OS has arrived at the magical 1.0, and our comrades over at Netbook News have managed to score an early copy. Better still, they're showcasing it on Acer's just-released Aspire One 533, and if the bootup speed is any indication, we'd say the two are a match made in heaven. The 1.0 version sure looks grown-up compared to those earlier builds, and while we suspect it would take a bit of getting used to before we really found ourselves comfortable in an app-driven desktop OS, we definitely like the looks of it. Feel free to hop on past the break for a lengthy video demonstration of the refaced system, and if you're currently using an earlier version, the company has informed the world that upgrades will start slipping out as early as this week.

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Jolicloud 1.0 demonstrated on Acer Aspire One 533, coming to your netbook soon originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Jul 2010 20:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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