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Cyclops camera helps the visually impaired

Friday
Feb 15,2008
(Credit: Eyetonomy)

It may not qualify as fashion eyewear, unless you’re Elton John, but that’s hardly a high priority when something as serious as glaucoma is at issue. The “SightMate LV920” from
a company called Eyetonomy is a wearable device that’s designed to correct poor eyesight for …

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  • Friday
    Feb 15,2008

    If you’re among the 2.4 million Americans who have already applied for government subsidies to offset the cost of a forced digital television upgrade, you should be receiving that voucher soon.

    Next week, the U.S. Department of Commerce plans to start mailing out the $40 coupons, which …

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  • Penryn comes to Dell XPS M1730

    Friday
    Feb 15,2008

    Dell XPS M1730: now with Penryn.

    (Credit: CNET Networks, Inc.)

    Those of you hunting for the latest technology in Dell’s 17-inch gaming laptop will be pleased to learn the M1730 has received its Penryn update. Since Intel announced its new 45-nanometer chips last month at CES, they’ve been …

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  • Friday
    Feb 15,2008

    The 2009 TSX will be unveiled in New York.

    (Credit: Acura)

    Acura has lifted the veil a bit higher on its forthcoming redesigned TSX sedan, which is set to debut at next month’s New York auto show. The updated model will get a host of Acura’s most advanced …

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  • Friday
    Feb 15,2008

    Things have gone from bad to worse for HD DVD in the space of one week.

    Wal-Mart Stores announced on Friday morning that it, too, has chosen a side in the battle for high-definition video supremacy: by June, it will stock only Blu-ray Disc players.

    (Credit: Crave UK)

    A buyer …

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  • Friday
    Feb 15,2008
    (Credit: Buy.com)

    Windows Vista eats RAM for breakfast. If your notebook has only 1GB, check out Buy.com’s deal on 2GB of Crucial PC2-5300 667MHz memory: $24.99 shipped after a $20 mail-in rebate.

    This sale consists of a pair of 1GB modules, so you’ll probably have …

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  • Friday
    Feb 15,2008

    Got 2.2GB of storage free on your iPhone (or iPod Touch) and fancy carrying around a wealth of knowledge to impress ladies, ace the pub quiz and generally come across as a Smart-Alec?  Then you’ll be wanting to follow Patrick Collinson’s instructions to put the entire English version of Wikipedia …

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  • Countdown to the iPhone SDK Release

    Friday
    Feb 15,2008

    Countdown to the iPhone SDK Release (news/software/countdown-to-the-iphone-sdk-release-20080215439)
    February 15, 2008
    It’s been roughly 8 months since the release of the iPhone and there haven’t been any software updates that have drastically changed the usability of the iPhone. The most significant update allowed for the addition of web clips and the ability to move icons around the screen. Those frustrated with the lack of movement have resorted to jailbreaking the iPhone and utilizing many of the unofficial applications already available. The landscape will all drastically change
    soon after Apple releases the official iPhone SDK (shorthand for Software Development Kit) later this month, clearing the way for official iPhone applications.

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  • Wednesday
    Feb 13,2008

    Only days after Apple announced the iPhone’s storage increase - doubling from 8GB to 16GB - rumors are now spreading that the company is planning an event on February 26th at which the iPhone SDK will be launched and, potentially, the 3G version of the handset be revealed.  The speculation …

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  • Wednesday
    Feb 13,2008

    Filed under: CellphonesIt’s difficult to tell if this is just a little fear-mongering, or cause for real concern, but it looks like there’s another iPhone / touch exploit out there lurking on the unseen horizons of those device’s browsers. According to reports, a memory exploit — similar to the previously-patched …

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    1. Alpine Releasing iPhone Compatible Touch Screen Receiver - Alpine is releasing their first touch-screen receiver. The IXA-W404 will only fit in a 2-din compatible car, but offers a QVGA touch-screen which is fully compatible with iPhone and iPod Touch. The reciver can also play video files from the iPhone or iPod using a USB interface. See the press release
    2. How to Download Music to Iphone - If you’re lucky enough to own an Iphone, you are probably going to want to know how to download music for it. The iPhone is the gadget that everyone wants this year-and who doesn’t want to be able to carry around their music collections, their movies, and even their internet connection with them....
    3. Keynote Remote - A Video Review of Keynote Remote for iPhone or iPod touch
    4. Microsoft introduces 2nd iPhone app - Microsoft Tag - Microsoft has unveiled its next iPhone app, Microsoft Tag.The idea behind the Microsoft Tag application is that you just aim your camera phone at a Tag and instantly access mobile content, videos, music, contact information, maps, social networks, promotions, and more. Tag is similar QR Codes, however Microsoft is using HCCB bar codes so instead...
    5. The world's most expensive iPhone - An Apple iPhone 3G made of 18 carat gold and encrusted with diamonds is laying claim to the title of the world's most expensive phone.