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Posted on 20110919

Netflix spins DVD-by-mail service off into Qwikster, says it’s ‘done’ with price changes (video)

via Engadget

Over on Netflix’s official blog, company head Reed Hastings has announced in a surprisingly humble blog post and video … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110919

Masterpiece: Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2 for the Dreamcast

via Ars Technica

It’s hard to talk about important games without delving into the ugly world of … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110918

The New Social Network: Who’s Nearby, Not Who You Know

via TechCrunch

There’s a new concept for social networking services taking root, and it’s not about re-creating your offline social graph on … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110918

Dean Kamen files patent application for an inflatable, illuminated wind turbine

via Engadget

Inflatable wind turbines may not be an entirely new idea, but prolific inventor Dean Kamen has detailed one of a slightly … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110918

Did a white iPhone 4S just pop up in AT&T’s system?

via Engadget

Judging from the clandestine screenshot you see above, it most certainly seems like that’s the case. A helpful tipster sent … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110918

Judge worries recording police will lead to excessive "snooping around"

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Judge Richard A. Posner isn’t known for his genteel treatment of parties whose … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110916

Chrome 14 arrives with improved Lion support and NaCl

via Ars Technica

Google has announced the release of Chrome 14, a new version of its Web browser. … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110916

This Ain’t Your Ancestors’ Ice Bridge – Russia To Build Tunnel Across Bering Strait

via Singularity Hub

At 64 miles (103 km), it would not only be the longest tunnel in the world, it would more than […] Read More >>

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Posted on 20110916

Quarter-Sized Energy-Harvesting Gadget Generates 100 Times The Power Of Similar Devices

via Fast Company

Tiny movements can be converted to a lot of power with this latest advancement in piezeoelectrics, so even stationary gadgets … Read More >>

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Posted on 20110916

Windows 8 Upgrades the Blue Screen of Death [PIC]

via Mashable!

If you are or ever were a Windows user, you’re likely familiar with the Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). The bug check … Read More >>

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