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Nimoy and Saldana give Yoostar film karaoke a whirl (AFP)

Yahoo Video Games News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 22:02

AFP - Star Trek legend Leonard Nimoy and new-generation star Zoe Saldana on Wednesday put their acting skills to the test in a Yoostar "film karaoke" videogame.


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Android 2.1 picks up steam in latest platform stats, 1.5 and 1.6 still contenders

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 21:33
We're delighted to see that Android has built yet more momentum behind Eclair since its last platform version distribution report two weeks ago, moving the mark from 45.1 to an even 50 percent of all devices in the field (that doesn't include 2.0 or 2.0.1, which have been swiftly banished from relevance now that all 2.0 devices have received 2.1 updates). Unfortunately, Cupcake and Donut -- versions 1.5 and 1.6, respectively -- simply refuse to die, together accounting for basically all of the remaining half. That's down a little under 5 percent from the beginning of June, though, so at least we're moving in the right direction -- and a couple well-placed OTAs from HTC, Motorola, and Samsung would obliterate most of the remainder, we figure. Version fragmentation is an enemy of this platform, regardless of what Google says -- so let's just fast-track a bunch of Froyo ROMs and put all this talk behind us, alright?

[Thanks, Drew]

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Nokia N8 meets Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, has a good time (video)

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 21:04
No, we're not revealing some great hidden feature here -- Nokias have been able to pair with Bluetooth devices since pretty much forever -- but throw a complete set of desktop implements together with the Finnish company's greatest new phone, and sparks of interest do fly. In this case, a pair of keen fellas have hooked a portable keyboard and a Logitech mouse up to the N8 and had some fun videotaping their exploits. If you're thinking this would make a pretty killer combination with the N8 plugged into an HDTV, well... you'd be right. Catch the video after the break.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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NM gov: Harrison and Flockhart tie the knot (AP)

Yahoo TV News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 20:58

AP - Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have tied the knot — in a wedding presided over by New Mexico's governor.


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Sony PlayStation Move hands on at E3: these lollypops don't lie

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 20:29
Sony's PlayStation Move was hardly the surprise of the show, after all we've been seeing it waved around in various forms for years. Likewise the price ($99 for a bundle with an Eye Toy camera and a game) wasn't exactly a shocker. Still, the release date of September 19th is earlier than anticipated, and the wealth of titles supporting the gadgets was a little unexpected too. We had a chance to sit down (and stand up) with a few of the best, and we're generally pleased. Move on after the break for our full impressions.

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Ricky Gervais says new project packed with laughs (Reuters)

Yahoo TV News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 20:02
Reuters - Ricky Gervais insists "Life's Too Short," his new comedy pilot for BBC2, is long on laughs.
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New Xbox 360 loses ability to flash a red ring, can still probably die a fiery death

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 19:50
It's a color we know so well, but it looks like Microsoft would like to dissociate itself from its RROD heritage, or perhaps just ran out of red LEDs: the new Xbox 360 only has a green ring around its power button, so even if you wrap the thing in a blanket and set it on fire, it won't be flashing red to tell you how it feels. This was unearthed in a spec sheet that Joystiq received from a tipster, along with all the other fancy specs you can see above. Overall the console is 17% smaller, which really goes to show that Microsoft was much more interested in noise and heat reduction than sliding the new 360 into a smaller crevice of your home entertainment center.

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Nintendo sees life yet in the Wii (Reuters)

Yahoo Video Games News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 19:41
Reuters - Nintendo Co Ltd, confident that its Wii will stand up against rivals Microsoft Corp and Sony Corp, says it feels no pressure to reinvent the pioneering motion-sensing games platform.
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Unibody Mac mini meets iFixit, gets a delicate teardown exposé

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 19:13
Been wondering how Apple's managed to cram all that goodness into the new (and flatter) unibody Mac mini? Well, look no further, as our friends over at iFixit took no time to acquire said machine for another scrupulous teardown treatment. Just as we saw ourselves, it all begins with a simple twist on the bottom round plate, and with a bit of fiddling the guts can then easily slide out -- you'll see a wondrously dense logic board along with its now-internal power supply and the usual components. We've thrown in iFixit's list of highlights after the break, but as always, hit the source link for the finely detailed disassembly guide.

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PlayStation 3 in 3D impressions: almost, but not quite

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 18:41
There are plenty of opinions to be had on 3D, and while many of the staff at Engadget could take it or leave it, this particular writer is a pretty firm fan of the concept. Notice the word "concept." 3D is hard to pull off well. We've all had to come to grips with the dimming effect of most 3D tech, due to the fact that we're only seeing about half the potential brightness of a display, and 3D gaming presents a whole different ream of problems. Follow after the break as we walk through some of our experiences with the PlayStation 3 in 3D and see if it can measure up to our hopes and dreams for a world with one extra dimension.

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Nielsen: 32M viewers saw Obama's Gulf oil speech (AP)

Yahoo TV News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 18:32
AP - President Barack Obama's audience of 32.1 million people for his address on the Gulf oil spill is fewer than for some of his other big speeches.
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Sony NEX-5 preview

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 18:04
In every geek's life, the time must come when he or she steps away from the pocket-friendly compact point-and-shooter and straps up with a hefty DSLR to do real photography with. Or such was the received wisdom until not too long ago. It's still the case that lenses, bound by the laws of physics, will protrude more than most of us want them to, but mirrorless Micro Four Thirds shooters from Olympus and Panasonic, along with Samsung's NX series, have shown that prosumer camera bodies don't always have to be that bulky. This is the stage upon which the NEX-5 enters, with Sony predictably aiming to outdo everyone using an ultraslim magnesium alloy body that delivers 1080p video and 14 megapixel stills. Join us after the break to see what we thought of the Japanese giant's latest product.

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Gallery: Sony NEX-5 versus Nikon D5000 (shot with another NEX-5)

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Check out our Nintendo 3DS hub!

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 18:02
Nintendo officially rolled out and showed off the 3DS at E3 2010, and it's looking pretty good. If you missed any of the 3D action, be sure to head over to the all new Nintendo 3DS hub where you'll learn everything we know, as we find out. Enjoy.

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More than 32 million watch Obama oil spill address (Reuters)

Yahoo TV News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:41

Reuters - More than 32 million Americans watched U.S. President Barack Obama address the nation on the Gulf of Mexico oil spill on Tuesday -- a 33 percent drop in audience size for his first State of the Union speech in January.


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Oprah gives magazine staff $10,000 each and an iPad (Reuters)

Yahoo TV News - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:41
Reuters - Billionaire media mogul Oprah Winfrey has given staff at her magazine $10,000 each and an Apple iPad, a spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
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iPhone Jailbreak Videos: A Legal Primer and a How-To

Wired Magazine - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:40
Federal regulators have been mulling for 18 months a proposal to allow iPhone jailbreaking. Fred von Lohmann of the Electronic Frontier Foundation explains the legal issues, and Wired.com's Threat Level blog shows you how to actually hack it.


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ViewSonic streams Netflix, other stuff with NexTV VMP75 networked media player

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:35
The world needs another network media player like it needs another eight billion barrels of oil floating around in the Gulf of Mexico, but if you're somehow still struggling to decide on one of the many, many options available to you, ViewSonic has an alternative up for consideration. The new NexTV VMP75 is a rather compact set-top box, donning a glossy black finish and proud support for streaming Netflix Watch Instantly content. You'll also get local and network playback of whatever content you've got laying around on your nearby hard drives, and around back, you'll find an Ethernet socket (WiFi is optional), eSATA / USB combo port, a dedicated USB socket (for connecting thumb drives and external HDDs), a S/PDIF audio port, HDMI output and an AV aux plug. ViewSonic claims that you can also stream content from YouTube, SHOUTcast, Flickr and Live365.com, and there's even an inbuilt web browser if you take pleasure in (presumably) torturous experiences. All you? If so, it's up for pre-order right now at Amazon and Newegg for $129.99.

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Logitech's 'companion box' gets a name: Revue with Google TV

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:20
Sure we've already had our eyes all over Logitech's CE4100-powered Google TV box and given its WiFi controls on iPhone and Nexus One a try, but we didn't know exactly what to look for (or, according to Steve, what we'd probably be avoiding) when it hit stores. That's been put to rest, as the above picture we received reveals we can expect the Logitech Revue with Google TV. Obviously reminiscent of the "with Google" Android branding on handset, the name also ties into its ability to bring together multiple forms of entertainment, we'll see this this fall if slick branding is enough to get buyers and developers behind the return of Web TV.

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Lawsuit Posits Social Network Connects Are A Non-Compete Violation

Wired Magazine - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:18


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Nyko charge base for PlayStation Move available for pre-order

Engadget - Wed, 06/16/2010 - 17:11
Yes, it looks like the PlayStation Move accessories are starting to trickle in. While we're still lusting after the shooting attachment, we do realize the need for more modest hardware such as that supplied by Nyko. The Charge Station is a pretty straightforward affair: it features four ports for powering up as many Motion Controllers and / or Navigation Controllers, and can be pre-ordered from Amazon for $20. On a related note, we can't wait to see what CTA comes up with for its Move accessories. We hope there are some Sony-compatible wings in our future!

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