Final Fantasy XIII Midnight Launch at Gamestop on Monday

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Final Fantasy XIII is about to be released finally in the United States. FFXIII is officially shipping on March 9th. Gamestop is hosting a midnight launch event on Monday, March 8, at more than 3,200 stores nationwide for those who cannot wait any longer.
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Posted on Thu, 4 Mar 2010 01:43:39 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The Titanium iPhone Is Real, Fan Project

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It appears that a very clever Apple fan in Austria has managed to make himself a real, working titanium iPhone. When the pictures first went up yesterday, the Internet called 'fake' almost at once. As a retort, the young man who built the thing put up a video online (via Engadget). In the video, he shows all sides of the device and than places a call on it.

Posted on Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:50:28 CST | by Robert Evans

Japanese Lightsaber USB Thumbdrive is great Buy for Star Wars Fans

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Japanese Lightsaber USB Thumbdrive available at ThinkGeek for $19.99.

Star Wars fans everywhere now have another way to express their love for the beloved series with the Lightsaber USB Thumbdrive. There are a lot of novelty USB drives out there but this one is cool because it has a great fan base and looks really cool on your computer.

These drives look like much smaller versions of the original lightsabers. There are two colors red and green so you have a choice to show your personality. You may just want to buy both colors you know you can never have too many USB Thumbdrives. Read more

Posted on Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:00:00 CST | by Susan McGlaun

Fantom 160GB Netbook Docking Station for $100 after rebate + free shipping

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Buy.com lowered its price on the Fantom Netbook Mate Docking Station, model no. NBM1608R, to $119.99. This $20 mail-in rebate drops it further to $99.99. With free shipping, that's $20 under last month's mention and the lowest total price we could find by $27. This dock includes a 160GB removable hard drive, DVD burner, two USB ports, and cooling fan. Rebate ends March 15. Read more

Posted on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Baselworld 2010 is again the Mecca of Watch Fans

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Baselworld 2010, the largest watch trade show, is soon opening again to watch fans from all over the world.
Our dedicated watch site Wrist Dreams has already published reports about several new wrist watches that will be unveiled at the Baselworld 2010.
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Posted on Sun, 14 Feb 2010 10:01:45 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Doritos Fan-Made 'Underdog' Ad Wins No. 2 On USA Today Ad Meter

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One of the best Super Bowl ads that aired last night cost only $200 to create. Like many companies, Doritos has realized that today's amateur enthusiasts can create some truly awesome work. While the 'Underdog' commercial may have been cheap to produce and simple in execution, it was truly funny. This consumer-made, dirt-cheap ad won second place in USA Today's consumer-ranked ad meter.

Posted on Mon, 8 Feb 2010 09:46:45 CST | by Robert Evans

VH1 Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam Features Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Timbaland

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VH1, Pepsi and the NFL have joined forces once again to bring the worlds of football and music together with the VH1 Pepsi Superbowl Fan Jam.

Taking place on the beach in the host city of South Beach, FL, this year's celebration will pay tribute to the All-American sport of football and the Super Bowl XLIV, with performances by Rihanna, Justin Bieber and Timbaland with special guest Keri Hilson, among other special guest appearances.
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Posted on Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:50:46 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Walmart Game Time Sale Features TVs, Grills And Fan Gear For Super Bowl 2010

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Walmart is having a special sale on products essential for Super Bowl 2010.
The Walmart Game-Time Tailgate sale features deals on HDTVs, portable grills and NFL fan gear.
Highlights in the Walmart HDTV sale include the 46-inch 1080p Samsung LN46B530 selling for $879 and the Vizio 47" 1080p 240Hz SPS LCD HDTV selling for $1,197.
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Posted on Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Final Fantasy XIII Launches In Japan

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Square Enix Square Enix has released the long awaited Final Fantasy XIII for the Sony PS3 in Japan today. In Final Fantasy 13 you will go on a journey through the cityworld of Cocoon and the outerworld of Pulse.

The Final Fantasy series has sold more than 85 million units worldwide since it was first launched in 1987. According to Nikkei the initial shipment volume of Final Fantasy XIII is 1.8 million units in Japan.
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Posted on Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:04:13 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony ICF-C7IP Clock Radio For iPhone is Great Gift for Apple Fans

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Apple lovers everywhere will want to get the clock radio with hidden dock tray and remote control even if it's made by Sony. With its innovative design it will fit any décor and add a unique look to any room.

You have the option to wake up from the sounds of your iPod, iPhone, Radio or a good old buzzer. It has dual alarms for couples who may be on different schedules and need to wake up at different times. Read more

Posted on Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:00:00 CST | by Susan McGlaun

Michael Jackson: This Is It DVD Is The Gift For Jackson Fans

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The movie Michael Jackson: This Is It is currently still in theaters, but will soon only be available on DVD.
This Is It is not released yet, but is already #3 on the Amazon Movie bestseller list. You can pre-order Michael Jackson: This Is It on Amazon.com for $17.99 now. The shipping date is still open, but it is for sure before Christmas.
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Posted on Tue, 3 Nov 2009 10:03:26 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

The N900 Delayed: Sorry Nokia Fans

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Good things are worth waiting for. Just keep that fact in mind if you've been waiting months and months already for the launch of the Nokia N900. While it was initially expected to have an October release, it now looks like we won't get our hands on this sweet little smartphone until November. Reuters (via BGR) reports that Nokia announced a one month delay in the N900's release.

Nokia claims that this delay is due to the fact that they are still waiting for feedback from developers. While annoying to anyone planning to pick up this highly-anticipated smartphone, I think the delay represents a good sign. Nokia knows that the N900 is the future of their company. They may still be the #1 cell phone manufacturer in the world, but their hold on the market slips a little more every quarter. If more time in development will make the N900 a more competitive phone, then that time will be well spent.

Posted on Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:23:10 CDT | by Robert Evans

MySpace Launches Music Products for Artists and Fans

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MySpace has announced a new music service aimed at connecting artists and fans together. The global rollout of the program has started and it is called MySpace Music Video Experience. The product also includes a MySpace Artist Dashboard that is a free data and analytics tool for artists.

Users can now also purchase the tracks they listen to directly on iTunes. Functionality of the new service includes a new music video hub within MySpace. Music Video Recommendations based on what friends are watching, alphabetical Video search, and a video player with buy buttons. Read more

Posted on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Dyson Air Multiplier Fan Has No Blades

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Dyson, known for their vacuum cleaners, unveiled a new line of fans dubbed Dyson Air Multipliers. The Dyson Air Multiplier has no blades or grill. It uses Air Multiplier technology to draw in air and amplify it 15 times, producing an uninterrupted stream of smooth air.

The Dyson Air Multiplier has sci-fi looks and maybe the "uninterrupted stream of smooth air" is something very nice to enjoy. It should be as the price-tag is about $300. Read more

Posted on Tue, 13 Oct 2009 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

250GB Sony PS3 Slim Final Fantasy XIII Bundle Unveiled

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Sony unveiled (pdf) officially the first 250GB Sony PS3 Slim Bundle. At the TGS 2009 Sony announced the rumored higher capacity PS3 Slim officially for the Japanese market.
Japanese Sony fans can get a so called PS3 FINAL FANTASY XIII LIGHTNING EDITION bundle pack (CEJH-10008) that will be available on December 17, 2009.
This bundle includes a ceramic white 250GB PS3 Slim with FF design, FF XIII Game, Wireless Controller, and cables. Read more

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2009 03:20:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Logitech's New Wii/360/PS3 Drums/Guitar Expensive, Fancy

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Do you hate your bank account and love Guitar Hero? If so, Logitech is here to help. They've just released a new set of high-end Guitar Hero instruments for the Nintendo Wii. According to Gizmodo their new guitar has a maple neck, a rosewood fingerboard, and metal frets. The new drums are absolutely gorgeous; they come with three pads and two cymbals, all fully adjustable, with a recessed rim around the pads to help avoid rim shots. The kick petal is made of stainless steel.

Sounds pretty great, doesn't it? And, to make things even better, the exact same instruments are already out for the PS3 and Xbox 360. What's the catch? The Price. Logitech is charging $200 for the guitar, and $230 for the drums. That's more than excessive, but if you absolutely must have the best these instruments are it.

Posted on Wed, 9 Sep 2009 11:11:04 CDT | by Robert Evans

Final Fantasy XIII For Sony PS3 Release Date December 17th In Japan

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Square Enix announced the release date of the next Final Fantasy version for the Sony PS3. Final Fantasy XIII will launch on December 17th in Japan.
The Final Fantasy series has sold more than 85 million units worldwide since it was first launched in 1987.

FF fans outside of Japan will have to wait until Sprint 2010 to play FFXIII. Read more

Posted on Tue, 8 Sep 2009 06:33:10 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

The iLuv iMM9400: The Fanciest iPhone Speakers Ever

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When you buy a set of iPhone/iPod speakers, you usually get what you pay for. Most of the sets I've owned throughout the years have broken after a few months of gentle use, proof that no good piece of electronics costs less than fifty dollars. Thankfully, the iLuv iMM9400 costs $250, which either means they are fantastic or highly overpriced. Either way, they look awesome and they have some fairly impressive specs.

First of all, this dock works for the iPhone 3GS, 3G, original, iPod, and generic MP3 players thanks to the dock adapters. It also has a built-in SD card slot and USB port, so you can connect your media devices that way. While I can't vouch either way for the quality of these speakers, they were a CES Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award Honoree.

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:45:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Cambrionix 49 Port Professional USB-2 Hub for USB Stick Fans

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We got some info about a 49 Port Professional USB-2 Hub from UK based Cambrionix.
This gadget is actually geared towards testing labs. It looks fancy though and sure would impress your cubicle neighbors if you use this USB hub, just because you can. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Jul 2009 07:03:42 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Final Fantasy 7 On The iPhone?

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Yeah, you heard that right. Everyone's favorite console game of the late 90's has been emulated for the 3GS. While no one's come out with a perfect way to jailbreak the 3GS yet, some enterprising folks have managed get GBA and PSX emulators running on the new smartphone. 9-to-5 Mac has a video of Final Fantasy 7 in action on the 3GS, and promises that other emulators are also running “close to native”.

From what I can see, the FF7 emulator looks pretty much perfect right now. The on-screen controller takes up an annoying amount of space, but it looks fairly intuitive. The gameplay is very smooth and the graphics look great on the iPhone. I can think of few better ways to pass time than by having the full version of FF7 loaded on a smartphone.

Posted on Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:40:00 CDT | by Robert Evans

Left4Dead Fans Boycott Sequel

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Hell hath no fury like a gamer scorned. Earlier this week at Microsoft's E3 press conference it was announced that Valve was working on a sequel to the bestselling zombie game Left4Dead. Fans of the original were surprised to hear that Left4Dead 2 was expected to launch on November 17th, barely a year after the first game was released.

Surprisingly, this ticked off a lot of people. Many Valve fans felt that this was a way for the company to brush off Left4Dead and ignore the list of updates and improvements they promised fans when the game was released. In order to protest the sequel and guilt Valve into supporting the original title fans formed the group “Left4Dead 2 Boycott”. They have already gathered 4,500 members.

Posted on Thu, 4 Jun 2009 11:20:00 CDT | by Robert Evans