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Sony PlayStation Move: PS3 Motion Controller Unveiled at GDC 2010

Sony Computer Entertainment unveiled its funky motion controller called “Playstation Move” at GDC 2010. Previously rumored as the Gem or Arc Controller, Sony has declared its official name as the PlayStation Move and it will launch worldwide this coming Fall 2010 (release date).

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Sony PlayStation Move: PS3 Motion Controller Unveiled at GDC 2010

iPad Developers Code Their Apps in the Dark

Apple on Friday said it would begin accepting submissions for iPad apps next week to launch with the grand opening of the iPad App Store. Apple’s e-mail, provided to Wired.com by a developer who asked to remain anonymous, told developers to submit their apps by March 27, 5 p.m.

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iPad Developers Code Their Apps in the Dark

Marvell Teases with $100 Tablet for Students

Chip maker Marvell wants to get into the tablet business and it is showing a prototype that will offer web access and high-definition content at a price that would beat the competition by a wide margin. The prototoype tablet, called Moby, is targeted mainly at students who may be looking for a digital device that could give them access to books and the internet, and could also act as a music player. The Moby tablet will be powered by Marvell’s ARMADA 600 series of application processors.

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Marvell Teases with $100 Tablet for Students

18 Apple product alternatives

There are three kinds of people in this world: people who love and own Apple products; people who love but can't afford Apple products; and people who—for whatever reason—absolutely loathe anything branded with the fruit.

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18 Apple product alternatives

Daily Dispatch: Google to allow Analytics opt-out; Apple patent shows iGroups

Combing through hundreds of blog posts and news articles daily, Dirk Klingner, our technology-trend watcher, sifts through the noise to bring you the tech news most important to consumers. If you have a tip on a story you want to share, leave a comment below.

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Daily Dispatch: Google to allow Analytics opt-out; Apple patent shows iGroups

To take better photos, use the Rule of Thirds

There are many ways to improve your photos, but one lesser-known way is to use something called the rule of thirds. Here's the basic idea: Avoid placing your subjects in the dead center of the picture.

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Wicked Lasers Evolution Pro Green Laser Pointer With LaserShades Goggles Review

Yeah we got our Wicked Lasers Evolution Pro sample from the manufacturer a week ago. Technical specs of this item can be found in our previous article.

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Wicked Lasers Evolution Pro Green Laser Pointer With LaserShades Goggles Review

High-performance Tech CAN be Green

I put in a short plug for the new Alienware M11x notebook, our first ultra-mobile gaming laptop , in my 2/26 post from the Greener Gadgets Conference . In pondering it further, I think this nifty gadget deserves a bit more blog space. Here's why: A lot of people think green technology equals wimpy technology-that less power consumed means less performance.

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High-performance Tech CAN be Green

March Smart Phone Madness Game 5: Motorola Devour vs. BlackBerry Tour

We’ve never seen this much passion over smart phone battles before as some of our readers help devices make last minute surges. Yesterday, the HTC HD2 slaughtered the BlackBerry Storm 2 – it didn’t ev…

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March Smart Phone Madness Game 5: Motorola Devour vs. BlackBerry Tour

The LG Viewty Smart has a smart ad campaign

I have rather poor observational skills. I seem to walk around in my own world, oblivious to the new haircuts of friends or old ladies with Zimmer frames glaring at me on the bus when I don’t notice them to give up my seat. I’ve been knocked down by 2 cars and a shop mobility scooter in the last year alone.

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The LG Viewty Smart has a smart ad campaign

Scenarios: What’s Next for Google’s Operations in China?

Two months after Google shook the world with its threat to leave China on censorship and hacking concerns, there are increasing signs that an exit is imminent as the two sides refuse to back down. Following are the possible paths the world’s largest search company could take — and the possible reactions from Beijing.

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Scenarios: What’s Next for Google’s Operations in China?

Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System

System has 24-foot range and lasts up to 35 hours Simple battery recharging High-powered ferrite magnets generate superb sound Weighs 6.3 ounces $37.27 Product Description Get ready to rock with Sony’s MDR-IF240RK Wireless Stereo Headphones System! This complete kit which includes a Transmitter and Headphones offers features like its lightweight, open-air design, 30 mm Drive Units for deep bass, up to 60 hours of battery life with an optional alkaline battery or up to 35 Hours of Battery Life with the supplied NiHM Rechargeable Battery, and a Transmission Range up to 24 feet. Also utilize the Transmission Coverage Angle – up to 90 degrees.

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Sony MDR-IF240RK Wireless Headphone System

Discount voucher site uses Facebook to raise money for Sport Relief

DiscountVouchers will donate 10p for every ‘fan’ on Facebook Money-saving website DiscountVouchers is recruiting Facebook users to help raise money for Sport Relief.

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Discount voucher site uses Facebook to raise money for Sport Relief

OLPC Learning Club DC: Scratch 101 and XO Repair

A fan of MIT Scratch has developed a project viewer for the iPhone! This month, we are back at the Arlington Career Center (ACC) with an introductory workshop on the MIT Media Lab’s fabulous (and free) Scratch 1.4 interactive animation software and a reprise of last month’s XO laptop repair clinic .

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OLPC Learning Club DC: Scratch 101 and XO Repair

Top Equipment Vendors/suppliers for Oil and gas Industry

I am working on a study in which I need to identify top vendors/suppliers for the following equipments for oil and gas industry. If someone knows the top vendors and suppliers for all or any one equipment please can you tell me and why do you think they are the top supplier Mass transfer columns Absorbers Adsorbers Separators Filters Splitter (liquid-liquid separator) Coalescer (Within 3 Phase Sep) Flotation Units Heat Exchangers Air Cooled Cryogenic Shell & Tube Plate (PCHE) Plate-Fin Heaters Fired heaters Indirect Fired Heaters Direct Fired Heaters Electric heaters Waste heat recovery units Regards Coolwater

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Top Equipment Vendors/suppliers for Oil and gas Industry

Scoot-Along Lawn-Mower Lazier Than it Seems

Spring is upon us, and as the days lengthen and we venture out into the world after our pizza-n-TiVo hibernation, we are confronted with the dual problems of extra belly-fat and extra long lawn-grass. A clever invention could take care of both these modern scourges in one go, but instead offers a kind of poor-man’s layzee-mow.

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Scoot-Along Lawn-Mower Lazier Than it Seems

Pine Beetles Threaten North American Forestry

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, March 18 (UPI) — The pine beetle infestation of western Canadian forests is expected to close at least 16 major sawmills and cut exports by half, a report said Thursday. The International Wood Markets Group forecast released in Vancouver, British Columbia, said losses due to the insects would also cause lumber prices to rise, the Vancouver Sun reported

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Sony Mdr-As20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers

Loop hangers prevents dropping off the ear Soft loop hangers for comfortable fitting Lightweight clip-on style (Vertical in the ear) 3.9ft cord Clip to secure the cord Product Description Newly developed loop hangers prevents dropping off the ear and fit a wide range of ear sizes. Soft loop hangers for comfortable fitting. Lightweight clip-on style (vertical in the ear)….

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Sony Mdr-As20J Active Style Headphones with Soft Loop Hangers

Micro-algae Explored As Renewable Energy

BUENOS AIRES, March 18 (UPI) — Micro-algae as a source of cheap renewable energy are at the center of new research being conducted at Argentina’s National Technological University. The use of algae as a source of energy is being researched in different countries across the world and is at an advanced stage in the United States. But as research has grown so has the realization that converting algae into energy may not be as cost-effective as originally thought possible

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NASA Prepares to Study Arctic Glaciers

WASHINGTON, March 18 (UPI) — NASA says it is preparing for the start of the second year of the largest airborne survey ever flown of Earth’s polar ice — Operation IceBridge. The space agency says the project’s second year will begin Monday when NASA aircraft arrive in Greenland.

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NASA Prepares to Study Arctic Glaciers