Technology
HTC not bringing Touch HD to the States
engadget.com — This shouldn't be surprising at all to anyone even remotely familiar with HTC's tendencies, but the Touch HD is officially not ever shipping to America (unless you import, obviously). The news was dropped via a Tweet (of all things)More… (Tech Industry News)
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460,000-Brick Lego Tower Breaks World Record [PICS]
gizmodo.com — At 96.73 feet (29.485 meters) this Lego tower built in the Rathaus Platz in Vienna has broken the world record for the tallest Lego construction in the world. It took nearly 460,000 bricks and it was built over four days. The views from the top are quite stunning.More… (Gadgets)
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AC/DC's Black Ice Album Leaked Online
acdcnews.com — Nearly two weeks before it's official release, AC/DC's new album has been uploaded for sharing through your friendly neighborhood BitTorrent sites.More… (Software)
jontalismanSymbol Signs
aiga.org — The complete set of 50 passenger/pedestrian symbols developed by AIGA is now available on the web, free of charge. Signs are available in EPS and GIF formats.More… (Design)
reflex768Interview: laying it on the line with FCC chair Kevin Martin
arstechnica.com — Anyone who has watched Martin at an FCC hearing knows how focused he is—able to forget that the world is watching, hone in on the complex arguments brought before him, and summarize them with breathtaking clarity. But as a public personae, Martin scrupulously avoids making himself the issue. What exactly does Kevin Martin believe in? More… (Tech Industry News)
MrBabyManAn initiative in language standardization via collaboration
linux.com — FUEL (Frequently Used Entries for Localization) aims to solve the problem of inconsistency and lack of standardization in computer software translation in a new and unique way. Initiated by Red Hat, the project is trying to give a better experience to end users of a localized desktop by resolving the issues of standardization and inconsistency.More… (Software)
SirPopperWhy I can't wait for the iPod to die
news.cnet.com — Steve Wozniak said it best in his exclusive interview with the Daily Telegraph earlier this week: "The iPod has sort of lived a long life at number one," he said. "Things like, that if you look back to transistor radios and Walkmans, they kind of die out after a while.More… (Apple)
emberjohnJust Tweet It � THE Directory for Twitter Users
justtweetit.com — Just Tweet It is a user directory for Twitter organized by genre to allow for users to easily find other Twitter users to connect with.More… (Design)
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How the Dead are Helping to Fight Identity Theft
money.co.uk — Records of the recently deceased are to be shared with law enforcement and credit agencies in the government's latest attempt to wipe out identity theft.More… (Security)
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PwnPlayer iPhone jailbreak app promises iTunes alternative
arstechnica.com — Attention, all those for whom the iPhone's iPod.app does not float your proverbial boat: a promising new jailbreak option is on the way.More… (Apple)
Yet another iPhone Emergency Call Security Bug
karlkraft.com — My twelve year old son brought to my attention a security bug he discovered on his iPhone. He has an even more paranoid security mind than I do, because he primarily uses his iPhone to send and receive sweet nothings between himself and his girlfriend, and he is certain that his mother and I are desperate to intercept these messages.More… (Apple)
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10 things Apple should change in iTunes 9
techradar.com — Apple promised big things for the launch of iTunes 8 last September, and what did we get? A music recommendation engine and another layer of UI glossiness in the Grid view. Genius? Not really.More… (Apple)
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Japan's 'HAL' Robot suit helps the disabled walk again
theglobeandmail.com — A robotic suit that reads brain signals and helps people with mobility problems will be available to rent in Japan for ¥225,000 (US $2 201) a month. The invention may have far-reaching benefits for the disabled and elderly. HAL – short for “hybrid assistive limb” – is a computerized suit with sensors that read brain signals directing limb movement.More… (Tech Industry News)
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iPhone OS 2.1 Won't Fetch Emails in Sleep Mode
gizmodo.com — Another bug in iPhone OS 2.1, which we have tested and reproduced, is that it will no longer fetch emails in the background while in sleep mode on battery power.More… (Apple)
Taiwan's Asustek adds new low-price mini laptop to range
physorg.com — Taiwan's Asustek Computer on Tuesday added a new member to its low-price "Eee PC" mini laptop family after achieving what the company said is a great success in the market. Asustek's selling point for the slim "Eee PC," is its portability -- the computer weighs only a kilogramme (2.2 pounds) and 1.8 centimetres thick. More… (Tech Industry News)
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