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Sony Unveils PS3 3D – CES

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3D is the next big thing, and Sony today unveiled a “Could Be” version of its PS3 gaming console at the CES.

Don’t get caught up with specs, We’re not going to talk about specifications. This is just a look at what 3D could look like if Sony decided to move in this direction, a Sony CES representative said

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2009 01 08 coby netbooks Cobys sub $200 netbooks – Possibility could be a reality…

We all thought that the sub-$100 Coby netbooks would never become a reality right? But who was to tell that the possibility might be turning into actuality this CES.

Coby, the electronic manufacturer displayed a variety of base models on the CES floor tagged under $200. These were still under the label of “Research” but were told to be coming out soon.

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“Release early, release often,” that’s apparently the creed the Google Chrome team lives by, as it describes today on its blog. Today the Google chrome team announced that they will be releasing Google Chrome into three different channels aimed at three different types of users.

The “Stable channel” will be for everyday users, a “Beta channel” for users who want to try out new but incomplete features and a “Developer preview channel” for those who want to try out really new ideas, some of which may not be fleshed out much at all. You can select your favorite channel here.

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Event Planning Simplified – Atomeet

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Lets face it, event planning is not a piece of cake. And today event planning companies take thousands of dollars just to give your friends and family, “The Classy Touch” to your event. But here is Atomeet, a new service which helps you become your own event organizer with class and without hassle.

Using Google Maps technology, the service enables you to pinpoint the lactation of the event and the intuitive design helps you fill in details, as easy as ABC. Then going towards inviting people, the service enables you send invitations using your existing contacts, and even converse with them in real time.

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Skype has unveiled its VoIP killer application for Macs, adding new features like screen sharing and Skype Access, a great new Wi-Fi access tool which is powered by boingo with over 100,000 Boingo Wi-Fi spots for around $0.19 per minute.

The best feature I personally would like to mention is the screen sharing feature allowing you to see the screen of the other person you are communicating with.
Other than that, major improvements are unveiled in this release, these being: Read More »

ASUS gets “Touchy Touchy” This CES

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Who knew that netbooks were going to be this popular? It was ASUS and today even expanding its consumer base, Netbook pioneer unveiled its touchscreen Eee PC. The Asus’ touchscreen Eee T91measures 8.9in and can swivel to turn the machine into a tablet PC. It weighs in at roughly 2lbs, but is only 1in thick.

Me myself owning a Hp tx2500z tablet PC, am wondered that despite being a netbook it contains Intel’s Z520 Atom processor, supports 1GB memory with On-board GPS and an integrated TV tuner(available as optional extras), that is almost equivalent to my own tablet PC’s configuration.

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Love twitter and love it more when the following you have increases but are not sure if the following you have are fakes or real? Well a new application based on the twitter API dubbed Klout measures a variety of factors to arrive at a score for a Twitter account and helps you solve your problems.

You can find out out both that who is influencing you and whom do you influence.

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best buy Want a Refurbished iPhone? – BestBuy is There…

What better way to earn in this time of recession than selling refurbished gadgets to earn profits. Best Buy Co. Inc. announced that it will sell refurbished iPhones at hundreds of stores. The firm said that all the 3G phones, all of which were returned within 30 days of their purchase, will be sold for $50 less than new models.

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panasonic logo 3D HDTV – Coming Soon to Your Doorstep…

It’s all happening in the CES in LA this week. Panasonic Corp. has announced that it will be releasing its first commercial 3Dhigh-definition televisions this year, and who is better than James Cameron, the academy award winning director, to announce the news.

3D is not a gimmick. 3D is ready for prime-time, the Hollywood director said.

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Myspace Logo MySpace and TV – Social Networking 2.0!!!

MySpace, the worlds 2nd most popular social networking site has revamped the social networking business in partnership with Intel and Internet pioneer Yahoo!, to bring social networking to TV sets. A MySpace widget, or mini computer program, embedded in certain new television models will allow members to watch TV while connecting with online profiles and friends, according to theNews Corp.-owned Internet firm.

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