Madden 2006 for Xbox 360
Some very nice looking screenshots plus the first video footage I've seen. They're obviously upgrading the graphics, but what'll be really interesting to see is how gameplay and the franchise mode will be updated.
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MS demos Xbox 360 to iPod connection
We heard and saw before that devices would be able to connect to the Xbox 360, but now Microsoft has officially shown off the feature and released a few more details as well. Biggest tidbit out of this is that it appears you can't transfer files to the Xbox 360, all you can do is play them.
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GTA Liberty City will have wireless multiplayer
Sweet. I preordered this way before the PSP even came out because it was originally a launch game. Sounds like it's going to be a blast, sure wish they had Internet play and just ad hoc.
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Playstation bubble wrap
Darn good advertising idea, nobody can resist bubble wrap.
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Windows Vista will boot in 2 to 3 seconds
I'll believe it when I see it. I'd much rather them reduce the number of reboots needed and fix the Sleep
feature to work better, which I think I read somewhere they're working on. Sure hope they don't screw this up.
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Lifehacker’s guide to weblog comments
Some common sense, but smart tips for commenting on weblogs.
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Once you go black...
Apparently the new black iPod nano is drastically outselling the white one. Probably just pent up demand for a black iPod of any kind. I think they're both slick, but would probably pick the black one as well if I had to choose.
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Opera browser is now free
Maybe they realized that no one would choose Opera over Firefox if they were actually charging money for it.
Too bad it still displays CSS so poorly.
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Microsoft Codename Max
Very, very slick new photo organizer/sharing app from Microsoft. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but I will sometime soon. Reminds me of the Office 12 screenshots from earlier, I have a feeling that all of Microsoft's apps and Vista will share the same nice looking feel.
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Blu-ray vs HD DVD: State of the Union
Engadget has a great write up and an even better chart of the technical specs of both Blu-ray and HD DVD.
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Gillette Fusion: 5-bladed razor
Gillette is skipping right over four blades and unveiling a 5-bladed razor called the Fusion. It will even have a single blade on the back for trimming sideburns and facial hair. Sounds like it won't be any more expensive than the Mach 3 Turbo is now either.
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MS Office 12 screenshots
I like it a lot. Definitely more polished and advanced than Office 2003. Yeah it's a lot of stuff on the screen at the same time, but it looks like it's collapsable or only on the screen when certain tabs are selected.
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Windows Vista to come in 7 versions
It could be a little confusing to give the common consumer that many different choices. Though I think retail stores like Best Buy will only carry only the 3 home user version plus maybe a mediacentric version a la Windows Media Center.
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eBay buys Skype
Holy cow that's a lot of money, $2.6 million in cash and $1.5 million in eBay stock. I know it's not exactly the same concept, but I wonder if the eBay stockholders know that Google Talk has supposedly much better audio quality.
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The iPod family cemetery
The history of the no longer in production iPods, which now includes my iPod mini.
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Samsung’s 19-inch laptop
That is one monster of a laptop. The Samsung M70 is a widescreen behemoth, and they did an ingenius thing and made it possible to use the screen as a monitor for when you're not on the road. Possibly a good idea for people who use their notebooks at their desks 90% of the time or so.
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Katrina Scammers Try To Infect PCs
I've decided that a good chunk of people in this world are just complete scum.
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Elevator hacking
Press the button of the floor you want and the Close Door
button at the same time and you'll turn your trip into an express one on Otis elevators and several other manufacturers as well. Make sure you only do it on your way home from work, no need to get into the office any earlier than you have to!
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Thanksgiving launch for Xbox 360?
Sounds like details are still a little sketchy, but retailers believe the Xbox 360 will hit shelves at least by the day after Thanksgiving, the busiest shopping day of the year. Hopefully I'll get my last two referrals by then so I can get my free one as soon as possible.
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Flickr mass suicide
People today really would rather bitch and complain than just sit back and enjoy something really cool.
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