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Coming just a few months after the last software update for the Mylo COM-2, Sony has just released yet another update. This brings the version up to 1.201 and should be well worth the time it takes to update. The new version of software offers a few big items which include support for video recording and the ability to support Memory Stick Duo memory cards up to 16GB in size. In addition the update also includes some other notable items which include: Adds a new menu option for easier photo and video uploading Provides an “Optimize” option in Task Manager for system memory Adds a function to format Memory Stick Duo media Adds the ability to display thumbnail images in the Game menu Improves Flash playback of YouTube videos Coming in at just about 60MB, the update is slightly large, but like I mentioned it seems to be a worthwhile update. (Read the full post about ‘Sony Mylo COM-2 get software update; adds video recording, 16GB memory card support, more’…)

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Tesla Motors made a big splash last year, with the introduction of their Roadster model. The car is 100% electric and can go from 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. That’s a big deal. Throw in the fact that the Roadster is also an attractive convertible, and you can see why Tesla’s stock just keeps rising and rising. Unfortunately, the starting price is US$109,000 with a lot of add-on costs for the less humble among us.

The Roadster is manufactured in California, so it seemed only natural that when announcing their plans for a new model, they would invite Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to make the announcement for them.

(Read the full post about ‘Tesla announces plans for sub-$60K Model S sport-sedan’…)

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ViewSonic has announced a new monster sized 26″ lcd monitor, and it’s cheap enough to make us worry. The $530 display will show 1080p images (the resolution is 1920×1200 pixels), offers a contrast ratio of 6000:1 and has HDMI, VGA and DVI inputs.

The problem? I no longer trust cheap monitors. I bought a cheap-o 22″ Acer AL2218W a few months ago, and it’s a piece of junk. Out of the box I had a bright blue stuck pixel, the fluorescent backlight bleeds white and makes the corners glow and the picture, next to that of my MacBook, is dull and flat. This isn’t to knock Acer. It’s a complaint about cheap lcd panels.

And the cheap ViewSonic adds in another worry: built in, 2.5 watt speakers.

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by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Jul 1st 2008 at 8:04AM Nothing’s worse than when you log on to raid Onyxia only to find that some loser sold all your elite loot. Fear not, vulnerable World of Warcraft denizens, for Blizzard is here to sell you the $6.50 “Blizzard Authenticator” dongle. Reacting to an upswing in account theft incidents, Blizzard has released a security token that allows hardcore users to add another layer of protection to their high-level (and attractive) characters. The device is basically a SecurID token with a six-digit code that you’ll need to keep with you any time you want to get your groove on in Azeroth. By the way, we dare you to put this on your keychain and wear it with pride.Read PermalinkEmail th (Read the full post about ‘Blizzard Authenticar passcode token adds anti-theft enchantment to your World of Warcraft account’…)

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MP3 Players in the form of sunglasses aren’t anything new. I’ve seen them years ago on various brands. Unfortunately, a lot of them seem to be quite expensive for the common folk. An alternative to them is the Sport In-Ear MP3 Player. This more affordable alternative takes on a behind the head form factor, so inconspicuous you could rock one while strolling the beach without anyone noticing what it is. With a 1GB storage capacity, the player which has a plug-and-play feature supports MP3, WAV, and WMA files. It has an integrated rechargeable lithium-ion battery which could deliver 8 hours of playback when fully-charged and USB 2.0 connectivity. (Read the full post about ‘Sport In-Ear MP3 Player’…)

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Wondering what’s new from the house of USB Brando? Well, this around the firm has actually cranked a very useful device — the SATA HDD Multi-Function Dock with One Touch Backup. Generally, Brando is known for their weird gizmos which are of no practical utility, but not this time. With the SATA HDD dock you can easily create backup of your hard drive using One Touch backup button. You can plug-in any 2.5″ or 3.5″ SATA hard disk to your computer via USB port. After connecting the drive just press the One Touch Backup button, and you’re done. It’ll automatically backup files and data from PC to external hard disk. What’s more, it also features a 2-port USB hub and a media card reader. (Read the full post about ‘USB Brando SATA HDD Dock is a multi-function device’…)

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by Thomas Ricker, posted Jul 1st 2008 at 5:28AMJ Allard, previously of Veep stature, has been elevated to the position of CXO (Chief eXperience Officer) and CTO of Microsoft’s Entertainment and Devices Division. That puts the man synonymous with the Zune, Xbox, and once questionable, 80’s style in charge of “the technical architecture and user experiences related to products and services of the Entertainment and Devices (E&D) division.” He’s also cracking the whip on the E&D’s “incubation team” responsible for scouting out new opportunities for the division. You know, like the Zune Phone, Xbox 360 with Blu-ray, and Microsoft Surface Sphere. Thus making him the most important man inside Microsoft… (Read the full post about ‘J Allard, CXO, surfaces at Microsoft C-level’…)

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by Ryan Block, posted Jul 1st 2008 at 12:15AM Well, we can finally put the D700 rumors to bed. The beast that houses Nikon’s newest monster (near) full-frame FX format 12.1 megapixel CMOS (not dissimilar from that found in the D3) is officially announced tonight, and it takes UDMA CompactFlash, and comes packing with a live view 3-inch display, 51 point autofocus (with 3D tracking), scene recognition, four-speed active dust reduction, ISO up to 6400, 5 or 8 fps full-res shooting, HDMI out, and a whole lot more. (Read the full post about ‘Nikon D700 gets real: full-frame, 12.1 megapixels’…)

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by Joshua Fruhlinger, posted Jul 1st 2008 at 2:07AMThe latest label following BMG to join Nokia’s Comes With Music service bandwagon is none other than Warner Music Group. The third-largest label joins the powerful cadre of labels on the service, which as of this posting lacks only EMI for a full major label lineup. As a reminder, the service allows you to download music for 12 months and then keep it as long as you own the device or transfer to a PC. Now, of course, we just need to wait for the devices to roll out. (Read the full post about ‘Warner Music joins Nokia’s Comes With Music download program’…)

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BoyGeniusReport reviews the Nokia E71 and writes, “We’re at the end of the review, but by now, you’ve seen how impressed we are with the phone. It takes a lot to get us excited but the E71 has done it. This thing, in our opinion, is the best phone Nokia has made to date. That’s a very bold statement, we know. But this really is going to be the phone to beat by a lot of manufacturers. From the design, to the specs, to the size, the feel — it has the entire package. It’s not for everyone, though. Some people prefer a straight up phone like a flip phone, but in terms of a smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard, this takes the cake. It is just striking compared to the shit device the E61 was.

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