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Android It appears that the light-weight powerhouse that is Android has either been embraced by OEMs at the very instant that the planets aligned and created the need for a cheap, high-quality, open software stack for mobile devices, or that it...

from 2009 by John Walton 0

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Long-awaited Linux gaming console about to ship

Gadgets People have been installing Linux on just about every electronic device they can for over a decade now. And more recently, gamers have taken to installing a distro on their game console. There are even flavors hacked specifically to...

from 2009 by John Walton 0

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Nintendo DSi - Picochat, Audio Record, and More

Gadgets Noah gets hands-on with the new DSi, looking at Picochat, Audio Recording, and more.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 4

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Nintendo DSi - Unboxing and Hands-On

Gadgets Noah gets the new Nintendo DSi home and out of the box. Check it out.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 2

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AT&T to sell subsidized netbooks in select locations

Ctia Vegas 2009 Announced today at CTIA in Las Vegas, AT&T has edged out big red to be the first carrier to launch subsidized netbooks.  Select stores in Atlanta and Philadelphia are being stocked with the computers, which contain built-in 3G...

from 2009 by Aaron Baker 1

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Verizon to offer netbook?

Gadgets Want a free laptop, with no crazy sign-ups for Stamps.com or FreeCreditReport.com, or any other cockamamie offers to complete? Carriers are betting that you do. There’s a rumor circulating that Verizon Wireless is looking to offer a...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 3

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Proof of new iPhones and other Apple gadgets?

Gadgets It was only a matter of time before someone rummaged through the iPhone 3.0 Beta, looking for hardware clues. Ars Technica got a hot tip from a developer who found something interesting when he dipped into the SDK: He found a plist file...

from 2009 by Adriana Lee 2

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Apple iPhone & IPod Touch OS 3.0 - What's New?

Gadgets Noah examines today's preview of Apple iPhone OS 3.0 Beta. What's new, what's changed, and what does it mean?

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 6

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Otterbox iPhone 3G & iPod Touch Cases

Gadgets Otterbox takes protection seriously. Noah checks out the shock absorbing Impact case for iPod Touch 2G and the ultra-serious, three-layer protection of the Defender series case for iPhone 3G. Defender is three cases in one: swivel belt...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1

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GadgetDog Ep 3: Windows 7, Hadron Collider, iPod Goggles

Gadgets GadgetDog episode 3 for February 10, 2009. Noah dons the Vuzix iWear 920AV goggles to talk the mess that is Windows 7, the rebirth of the Hadron Collider, and a first glimpse of PSP/PSHome integration.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1

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GadgetDog Ep 2: Helio Ocean 2, Kindle 2, Woz, Grammys ...

Gadgets Episode 2 of GadgetDog with Noah for February 9, 2009: Hands-on with the Virgin Mobile Helio Ocean 2, Woz Dances with Stars, Grammys Wrap-Up, Netbooks No More, and iHarmonix earbuds reviewed.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 0

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GadgetDog Ep 1: Kindle 2, GTA @ Comic Con, Curve 8900

Gadgets Episode 1 of GadgetDog with Noah for February 6, 2009: Amazon readying Kindle 2 e-book reader; Comic Con 2009 hits NYC, and hands-on with the BlackBerry Curve 8900 for T-Mobile.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 0

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Griffin Clarifi, iClear, Elan Form Cases - iPhone iPod Touch

Gadgets Griffin sent three new cases to Noah and he's got 'em on camera for you. iClear provides hard shell iPod Touch protection, Elan Form gives iPhone that leather look, and Clarifi adds a macro lens to iPhone's camera.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 0

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Best Buy in Earbuds? Radius Atomic Bass

Gadgets $200 earbuds are great if you have the cash ... but what about quality sound for fifty bucks? Noah came across the Radius Atomic Bass at MacWorld and fell in love. $50 for the iPhone version, $40 for the regular headphones.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1

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Apple iLife: iMovie '09 Hands-On

Gadgets Noah installs iLife '09 and takes the new iMovie for a spin. So far, so good - check out the built-in PIP feature in action. Greenscreen, easy audio extract, slow/fast video effects, lots of new titles ... so far so good, Apple.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 0

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The Best Way to Wake Up - Vers iPod Alarm Clock

Gadgets Noah's so much better after than before ... check out what the Vers 1.5R iPod dock and alarm clock did for his morning. Great sound, eco-friendly, and an iPod-compatible dual alarm. Here comes the sun!

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1

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Sony PSP 3000 Display Issues

Gadgets Sony, we have a problem. Two weeks after buying it, Noah's PSP 3000 has a screen issue. Madden and Pro Evolution are awesome, but the screen - what's the deal?

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 8

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GadgetDogFight! PSP vs iPod Touch: iPod Touch Unboxing

Gadgets Apple claims iPod Touch is the mobile gaming platform of the future. Is it? GadgetDog from PhoneDog.com puts the iTouch to the test vs the Sony PSP. Part Two: Unboxing the iPod Touch 8GB.

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 26

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Ultimate Ears super.fi 5 vi Earbuds

Gadgets GadgetDog unboxes Ultimate Ears' slick, sleek, iPhone & BlackBerry compatible super.fi5 vi earbuds. These "canalphones" aren't cheap, but they sound great, look stealthy, and feature an inline mic/remote that works with iPhones and...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 0

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i2i Stream Wireless Audio System for Phones, iPods, and More

Gadgets Looking for a "Poor Man's Sonos" - a way to wirelessly stream music from your iPod, Zune, phone, or whatever to speakers on the other side of the room? GadgetDog checks out the i2i stream - does it fulfill the promise of wireless audio?...

from 2009 by Noah Kravitz 1