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

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

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

Wii Fans Denied Marvel vs. Capcom 2

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Marvel vs. Capcom 2 will not be appearing on the Wii, neither as downloadable content or in a retail release, according to a post by a Capcom insider at the Capcom Unity blog.

Last night, Capcom confirmed the game would appear on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network this summer. Responding to complaints from upset Wii fans, Capcom VP of Strategic Planning & Business Development Christian Svenson claimed, “This is a downloadable play, not a retail play. We don't actually have any retail rights on this project. And there's no way to get anywhere near the Wiiware filesize limit here.”

Posted on Tue, 28 Apr 2009 20:05:00 CDT | by James Douglas

Microsoft Ad featuring a Redhead that gets Mac Fans riled up

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Microsoft landed their best TV commercial in a while featuring Lauren. The cute redhead (apparently this actress was chosen because Redhead rimes with Redmond) is on a mission to buy a laptop for up to $1,000. She is picky and only wants a 17 inch and cannot find a MacBook for the budget in the Apple Store.
She ends up buying a HP 17 inch notebook for $699.99. The Microsoft ad hits home the fact that Apple computers are expensive and so are BMWs. If you have driven a Beamer and then have to buy a Volkswagen because you cannot afford the nice ride you are not happy. Some say Lauren does not really look happy with her HP Vista Craptop. Read more

Posted on Mon, 30 Mar 2009 01:05:59 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

R2D2 Aquarium is one great Gift for Star Wars and Fish Fans

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Do you know somebody who loves Star Wars and fish? Bingo! The R2D2 Aquarium is the perfect wacky gift for your friend.
This R2-D2 holds a 1 3/4-gallon aquarium tank in his central compartment, ideal for a small freshwater family of goldfish, gouramis, or tetras.

The domed head of the R2D2 aquarium rotates with any vocal command you issue and R2D2 utters his familiar "bleeps" from the Star Wars movies.
His radar eye houses the eyepiece to a built-in periscope (ultra cool!) that provides an intimate view of the aquatic activity below, allowing you to watch your charges swim towards the food you've dropped in from the dome's removable feeding door. Read more

Posted on Sat, 8 Nov 2008 14:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Monopoly Fans Help Set Guinness World Record

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Monopoly players around the world teamed up to help set a Guinness World Record for the World's Largest Simultaneous Game of Monopoly. To set the record it is estimated that 3,361 players joined in the game from around the world on August 27th.

The final participant tally is pending verification from Guinness World Records. Fans played in cities around the world and online to help with the record setting attempt. A new version of Monopoly is also available for mobile phones. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 10:58:10 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

ZAGG Bulky Case Gives Out Gear to iPhone Fans

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While hoards of geeks were waiting in line Friday to get their hands (hopefully) on the new iPhone 3G ZAGG was handing out accessories to those waiting in line. ZAGG’s Bulky Case mascot was handing out its great invisibleSHIELD products to people in line.

I have to say that the ZAGG commercials you can see at the weblink below are pretty funny. I particularly like the dock and download one. ZAGGS big yellow case mascot was on hand in NYC, Chicago, LA, Atlanta, Houston, San Francisco and Denver. Read more

Posted on Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:09:37 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Rogers tries to calm iPhone Fans with 6GB iPhone 3G Data Plan for $30

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Rogers got a lot of heat from Canadian customers and Apple for the expensive and restrictive monthly plans for the iPhone 3G. Today along with their iPhone 3G launch plans the carrier announced a sweet promotional offer for customers who activate by August 31st on a three year contract.
Rogers offers a data-only offering of 6GB of data for $30 per month that can be added to any in-market voice plan. Read more

Posted on Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sprint Offers NASCAR Fans NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile

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Sprint announced a new, free application today for NASCAR fans that are Sprint subscribers. The free application is available to users with compatible handsets and a data plan. To get the application users text NASCAR to 7777 and a message is sent back with a link to the application.

Once installed fans will have access to rankings and video clips and on race day fans can listen to live audio broadcasts between the driver and his crew. Leader boards and more information is available as well. Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Mar 2008 11:48:50 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Apple gives Cost of iPhone Service, first Fans show up

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By Sinead Carew

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc. said on Tuesday its hotly anticipated iPhone could cost up to $3,000 with a required two-year service contract, but that didn't stop a handful of admirers from starting to wait to buy the device.

A small clutch of gadget enthusiasts staked out spots in front of Apple's store on New York's tony Fifth Avenue, days before the iPhone goes on sale on Friday evening local time. Read more

Posted on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 11:17:23 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Website of Spaceship Measuring is a Must for Sci-fi Fans

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I am a very multifaceted geek, in addition to being a computer geek, a gadget geek and a PC gaming geek I am quite the connoisseur of sci-fi making me a sci-fi geek. I came across a website completely devoted to putting the spaceships from some of the most popular sci-fi films and books into understandable measurements for comparison.

If you have ever tried to wrap your head around how large a Battlestar is or exactly how much bigger a Super Star Destroyer is than a lesser simple Star Destroyer this is the site for you. Read more

Posted on Sat, 9 Dec 2006 16:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Sony PS3 Fans Not Lining Up Yet in Japan

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It is now Friday 10th of November 1am in the morning in Japan. The Sony PS3 will be in stores in bit more than 24 hours. There is apparently nobody camping out in front an electronics store - rather unusual.

IGN published today an investigative report on the Sony PS3 situation in Japan. They did not find any lines for the Sony PS3 yet. Reasons for this might be that the supply per store is just ridiculously low. We talk 5 on average. (Kotaku has some details on that). Some stores will do a lottery. They hand out tickets starting Saturday morning.

The fun part in the IGN report is that they found two lines. One was for the Nintendo DS Lite and one was to pre-order the Nintendo Wii. Read more

Posted on Thu, 9 Nov 2006 12:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

ESPN's ''Ace'' Phone For Sports Fans

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The nationwide launch of ESPN's wireless service was about 4 months ago, and it has yet to really pick up steam. Yesterday, ESPN re-invigorated their mobile service by showing off their new phone, the Samsung ACE.

It's a very thin, 3.5 oz phone with all the features you'd expect from a medium-end phone -- 1.3 MP camera, 30-second camcorder, and Bluetooth. There's also a button near the top of the phone that connects you directly to the ESPN Mobile services. Read more

Posted on Thu, 29 Jun 2006 07:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Will March 15th Mark an Important Day for Sony PS3 Fans?

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Sony confirmed a business briefing in Japan for tomorrow March 15th to announce something about the PS3.

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Sony PS3 delayed until November 2006

The Sony meeting starts at 3pm Tokyo Time, that is 9 hours from now. It is not clear what Sony will say about their Sony Playstation 3 plans. Some more details can be found in this Reuters report.

I do not think the news will be big enough for me to get up in the middle of the night. So I will see what the story is tomorrow while sipping my morning coffee. Somehow I wish I would spill coffee all over my keyboard reading it, but I am the realistic type - it will not happen. Read more

Posted on Tue, 14 Mar 2006 13:02:21 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Fans Line Up Across the US

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First photos and coverage from the Xbox 360 launch across the United States start to hit the web.

GameInsider has published several photos from their local Best Buy. This one actually opened midnight. The photos show already some happy Xbox 360 owners.
Andru from our I4U Network member site Gear Live 'embedded' himself queuing at a Best Buy in Bellevue, WA, where Bill Gates is supposed to show up and kick-off the Xbox 360 sale there. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Nov 2005 01:52:15 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Holiday Gift Idea for Gadget Fans: The PowerSquid

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With the PowerSquid you can make gadget fans very happy. Everybody suffers from the problem of having to many power adapters that do not fit on a power strip. The Powersquid is a genius solution for that problem.

The PowerSquid features 5 flexible adapter-ready outlets and comes in three colors: yellow, black and silver.
Gadget store Think Geek sells the PowerSquid for $14.99.
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Posted on Thu, 17 Nov 2005 10:06:56 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Sony PS3 Fans need to Buy a Microsoft Xbox 360?

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Based on an analyst report circulating this week that Sony might delay the Sony PS3 launch to 2007 if the Microsoft Xbox 360 is a flop. Continuing this thought one could think this would imply that Sony PS3 fans should buy a Xbox 360 to make sure they get a Sony PS3 in 2006.

My opinion is that it will not be that easy for Sony. The Microsoft Xbox 360 will most likely be a hit. Halo 3 and Xbox Live are just some of the hot arguments for the Xbox 360. More discussions on this topic on Slashdot. Read more

Posted on Sat, 6 Aug 2005 05:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Wireless Music Player for Classic Fans: Olive Symphony

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Olive Media Products, Inc. announced the Symphony, a wireless digital music center designed for true audiophiles.

High fidelity sound is achieved through Olive's Digital Pure Audio (DPA). The proprietary technology combines a 32-bit IBM PowerPC for flawless processing of audio in lossless quality, a fan-less design and a digital output to the user's stereo system.
The noiseless 2.5" 80GB hard-drive holds up to 20,000 songs. The integrated CD database identifies, tags and archives the CD automatically.

To enjoy their music away from Symphony users can stream audio wireless (802.11g) to up to 5 rooms simultaneously, update their iPod via USB or use the built-in CD-RW drive to burn and duplicate CDs. The Symphony's networking capability also allow to stream music from and to a Mac or PC.
The Symphony will be available mid of August starting at $899, and is available on the Olive site.
This is definitly an interesting angle to position a wireless music streamer for audiophiles and classic fans. Read more

Posted on Thu, 28 Jul 2005 11:26:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr