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4 hrs ago | Ubergizmo

Lawyers Court Banned Xbox Live Gamers

Are you one of the folks affected by Microsoft's recent move to ban about 600,000 Xbox Live gamers who were running modified Xbox consoles? Well, it seems that the law firm Abington IP wants some input from you, and might be interested in launching a class action lawsuit against Microsoft.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

Ubergizmo

Liquid metal battery being developed

A group at MIT led by Professor Donald Sadoway is busy developing grid-scale storage solutions for times when electricity is scarce.

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Ubergizmo

Motorola Motus spotted in the wild

As with many other spyshots of any device, the Motorola Motus takes on the form of an extremely blur image, and it does seem to share some resemblance with the Motorola CLIQ.

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Related Topix: Cameras

Engadget

Apple tablet(s) in 2H 2010 with OLED screen and tailored content in tow?

Rumors of the mythical Apple tablet 's release were just starting to coalesce around an early 2010 release, so naturally DigiTimes is now reporting that the much ballyhooed device won't show up until the second half of next year.

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Daily Herald

Tech books that enlighten, entertain

Your holiday shopping list probably includes gadgets, games and gizmos that illustrate how technology is changing the way we work, play and communicate.

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Related Topix: Stanford University, Google, Startups, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Software, Twitter

Calgary Sun

Charging without a power cord

Some day in the not-too-distant future, we won't need to plug in our portable gadgets to charge them.

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Related Topix: Robots, Science / Technology, iPhone

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Engadget

Samsung Bada phone to be announced first half of next year

We're still not entirely sure why Samsung feels the need to launch its own mobile operating system while still cranking out Android and Windows Mobile devices, but it seems like things are going full steam ahead: a spokesperson told CNET Asia today that a Bada phone would arrive in the first half of 2010.

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Engadget

Olive 4HD makes the audiophile's music server more audiophilic

Yeah, so we made that word up -- what of it? Olive 's decidedly pricey Opus No. 4 is receiving an update today, and while you'll easily recognize the looks, this new slab will be called by its new name: 4HD.

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Related Topix: Wireless, Science / Technology, Wi-Fi, Emerging Technology, Media Players, iPod, iPhone

Ubergizmo

iBUYPOWER Chimera 2 Gaming System

This second generation gaming rig will feature a fiery image of what seems like a Thundercats clone logo on the outside, giving a preview of what is contained within - components that boasts searing speed, boasting Intel's Core i7 and Core i5 and AMD's Phenom II processors, DirectX 11 capable graphics and SSDs which reduces boot times.

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Related Topix: Science / Technology, CPU

Ubergizmo

Newman A36HD portable media player

Newman's latest portable media player, the A36HD has just arrived in China. What makes this alluring is its thinness of a mere 8mm, where they managed to miraculously cram in hardware specifications including a 3" LCD display at 400 x 240 resolution, 4GB/8GB internal memory, USB 2.0 connectivity, a TV out jack, integrated speakers, support for a ...

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Related Topix: TV, Electronics

Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid bus previews in Hamburg

From leftt: Dr Christian Mohrdieck, Director Fuel Cell and Battery Drive Development, Daimler AG; Ganther Elste, Chairman of the Board, Hamburger Hochbahn AG;and Richard Averbeck, Head of Product Engineering Daimler Buses, Daimler AG; in front of the Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid bus The first of ten new Mercedes-Benz Citaro FuelCELL-Hybrid ...

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Related Topix: World News, Germany,

Pocket-lint.co.uk

Best Software, Service, or App 2009 nominations

Here are the nominations for Best Software, Service, or App in The Vodafone Pocket-lint Gadget Awards 2009.

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Wed Nov 18, 2009

Ubergizmo

Lenovo Thinkpad X100e details: light, sexy and cheap

Our friends from netbooknews.de have posted a lot of details about the Lenovo X100e .

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Associated Content

The Ultimate Geek Gadget - the 3G Watch Phone

This is the ultimate gadget for the staunchest techno gizmo aficionado. Not since the days of Dick Tracy and Maxwell Smart secret agent have you witnessed the marvel of this new LG appliance.

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Related Topix: Watches

Ubergizmo

UMA-ISO gives access to ISO files shortly

Umazone Japan has just unveiled their latest device, the UMA-ISO 2.5" HDD eSATA and HDD enclosure which enables you to access your ISO files firectly without having to install any additional software which will clog up your registry and mess with files in your computer.

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Related Topix: Computers

Forbes.com

Hunting For Holiday HDTV Deals

A slick new flat-screen is more affordable than ever. 'Tis the season to buy a new HDTV for yourself or your loved one.

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Related Topix: Televisions, TV, Electronics, Sony, PlayStation 3, Video Games

Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine

E is for electric: The BMW C1-E concept scooter

Image Gallery When BMW released their original C1 scooter in 2000 nobody had seen anything like it on the road.

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Related Topix: Motorcycles, BMW Motorcycles, BMW, Electric Vehicle, Scooters, Hybrid Vehicles

Engadget

T-Mobile cautiously resumes Sidekick sales at lower prices

After a protracted "let's be absolutely certain we're in the clear" period, T-Mobile has gone ahead and lifted its self-imposed moratorium on Sidekick sales following that little meltdown you may have heard about.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

Ubergizmo

XPERIA X10 In February 2010?

If you've been drooling over Sony Ericsson's upcoming XPERIA X10, well, it looks like we've managed to get a date on the device.

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Ubergizmo

New technology for safer batteries

Engineers from the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute have managed to conjure up technology which makes room for a new "separator" which is resistant to external heat and impact.

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