Nintendo will announce its next-generation games console, Revolution, next May, the company has revealed. The date has been set at May 9, 2006. The company had till now revealed little about this console and this news brings some relief to the Nintendo fans who are waiting for the replacement of the GameCube gaming console from the company reports TechWhack

Nintendo's pre-E3 announcement suggests Revolution will appear later in the year - presumably, like the 360, timed for the Thanksgiving and Christmas buying period reports the register.

Microsoft is set to begin testing its own version of Google Base, a free service introduced by Google six weeks ago. Codenamed "Fremont", the service will allow users to post listings.

Fremont will be tied into the company's new Live.com, where users will be able to view local listings from their personalized pages. Microsoft has begun testing the service from fremont.live.com, however access has been restricted to Redmond employees reports Red Herring

Some smart/cool people have developed a developed liquid condom for women.

The new product, making use of naometer and physical foaming technologies, is said to be easy to apply, anti-bacteria and lubricating. The invisible condom, developed by a company in south China's Guangdong Province, has won approval from the province's drug administration and is now available in drugstores in the country.

via GadgetBlog

Intel and Toray Ultrasuede (America) have unveiled 'fashionable' concept laptop PCs.

The laptops feature ultra micro-fibre Ultrasuede fabric integrated directly into the casing of Intel Centrino mobile technology-based laptop PCs, changing not only the look but also the feel of the system writes Bios. Intel Centrino mobile technology trims weight off a traditional laptop PC and provides wireless communications features with better battery life, while the unique Ultrasuede design should appeal to consumers' sense of style.

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Sprint and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung) yesterday introduced two new handsets - the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Phone MM-A920 by Samsung(r) and the Sprint Power Vision(SM) Phone MM-A900 by Samsung(r).

The MM-A920, with its embedded music player and external music navigation controls, provides access to thousands of songs for instant download and easy access. With an expansion slot that houses up to 512MB of TransFLASH memory, the MM-A920 allows music lovers to easily store and transfer their favorite tunes, images and videos.

Measuring just over a half-inch thick, the ultra-compact MM-A900 is the thinnest Power Vision phone available from Sprint. Made of magnesium, a lightweight metal, the handset's unique look and feel will delight the fashion-conscious user. In addition, the sleek handset's large, crisp display and stereo speakers are ideal for watching live TV with full-motion video with vivid sound.

Both phones include numerous powerful features including:

* 1.3 mega-pixel camera/camcorder with a flash and zoom
* PictBridge-enabled printing capabilities
* Bluetooth(r) wireless technology for hands-free connectivity
* Phone-as-modem capabilities

Sources spilling to thinksecret, say Apple's Mac mini will be reborn as the digital hub centerpiece. The new Mac mini project, code-named Kaleidoscope, will feature an Intel processor and include both Front Row 2.0 and TiVo-like DVR functionality.

While the specific model and speed of the Intel processor in the new Mac mini is unknown, sources are confident the system will be ready for roll-out at Macworld Expo San Francisco, in line with other reports Think Secret has received that Intel-based Macs will be ready some six months sooner than originally expected.

The new Mac mini is also said to sport a built-in iPod dock, a feature that was scrapped from the Mac mini Apple first introduced one year ago.

Sony has released version 2.60 of the PlayStation Portable firmware in Japan and North America, expanding on the functionality of the console with the addition of features including WMA audio playback and RSS feed reading.

The RSS capability uses RSS 2.0 technology to link to RSS-distributed audio content. Content can be accessed in MP3 or MP4 format. Only digital audio content will be supported by the RSS feature.

Another update in this version is the ability to download copyright-protected video data directly to a Memory Stick Duo.

One year after the debut of Firefox 1.0, and more than 100 million downloads later, Mozilla has released Firefox 1.5, the latest version of its acclaimed open source Browser.

Firefox 1.5, which is available as a free download from www.Mozilla.com, will aim to build on the success of last year’s Firefox 1.0, which won a cult following among users who say the software is slicker and more secure than Microsoft’s Internet Explorer (IE), the market leader reports Times.

Improvements included in Firefox 1.5 include automatic updates, faster surfing speeds and drag-and-drop page tabs designed to make the product more user friendly.

The Mozilla Foundation is planning to use the SpreadFirefox website to showcase user-submitted videos of Firefox fans talking about the product as part of a marketing blitz due to raise the profile of the already popular browser. Recent figures from web analytics firm OneStat.com suggest Mozilla-based browsers have a total global usage share of 11.51 per cent in a market still dominated by Microsoft's ubiquitous IE browser software reports the register

On December 8, Creative will announce a new iPod, I kid -- a new MP3 player . Creative President Sim Wong Hoo,will announce the product in Paris.

Everything else is a mystery.

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DynaScan Technology, Inc. the world's sole manufacturer of 360 degree LED video displays has a new high resolution product for your pleasure.

DynaScan Model DS1508 is 65" wide and is ideal for information broadcasting and video displays in casinos, subway and train stations, museums, hotel lobbies, shopping malls, food courts, exhibition booths, shows and other public areas with constant stream of people. It features high brightness, high resolution, vivid colors, minimal power consumption, and can simultaneously display three identical contents vertically. The display is equipped with built-in speakers for greater cinematic impact. Ceiling mount design is also available.

Seen at Gizmag

Engadget via mobil.idnes.cz is showing an image of what may or may not be the ROKR E2. If this turns out to be really the Rokr E2, it will most likely bomb like the Rokr E1.

The handset will reportedly have USB 2.0, stereo Bluetooth (i.e. A2DP), UMTS.

So was this chat about a hot design just talk?

Hammacher is offering a motorized replica of the headstrong little droid from the Star Wars films for $119. The Voice-Activated R2-D2 responds to voice commands, navigates rooms and hallways, and makes any home feel like it has been transported to a galaxy far, far away.

R2 obeys more than 40 voice commands (Turn around! Move forward two units!) and he plays games like tag, using an infra-red sensor to search for people in a room. His sensor helps him follow behind you, or it can be set to detect motion, turning R2 into a room sentry that sounds an alarm when a secured area is invaded. R2s lights, swiveling dome top, and distinctive happy and sad sounds faithfully mimic the real thing, right down to his occasional bad mood. (A simple command of, R2, behave yourself! snaps him out of it.) R2 can also replay sounds and dialog from Star Wars movies, answer yes-or-no questions, and dance while playing the famed cantina music. Requires four AA batteries and four D batteries (not included). Minor assembly required. Ages 8 and up. 15" H x 7 1/2" W x 10 1/2" L. (6 lbs.)

As part of its forthcoming Intel Viiv technology PC platform, Intel Corporation is enabling a broad choice of on-demand, Internet-delivered digital entertainment along with several options for how families view, manage and share content - options that range from a "10-foot" living room TV viewing experience in the home to laptops or handheld devices for on the go.

Intel today said it is working with a wide variety of movie, music, television, gaming and photo editing companies worldwide and announced that more than 40 are already testing and verifying services and software applications to meet this objective.

The Blu-ray DVD group said on Tuesday it still planned to roll out a high-definition disc format in spring 2006, though members of the consortium led by Sony Corp. said they would unveil specific launch plans at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January reports Reuters

"We're sticking with the spring time frame," said Andy Parsons, a spokesman for Blu-ray, at a demonstration of the new high-capacity DVD format.

The announcement came as Blu-ray DVD group member companies start gearing up to make their own product plans known at next month's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

CES is similarly expected to play host to product announcements from supporters of Blu-ray Disc rival HD DVD. The Toshiba-led format was originally planned to launch in the US in Q4 2005, but a Q1 2006 debut is now more likely, and its backers will be looking to make a big impression at CES reports the Register

At this year's Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan showed off the Pivo concept car. The Pivo features a microscopic machine's passenger cab that can swivel a full 360 degrees, effectively changing the direction of travel in a matter of seconds. Designed as a showcase of drive-by-wire technologies, the high-tech interior also shares components with the new Amenio concept, a next-generation people carrier that continues the trend for ultra-glazed vehicles and spacious, living room-like accommodation. These features are supported by Nissan’s innovative environment-friendly technologies such as the Compact Lithium-ion Battery.

Seen at Wallpaper

The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) announced today that Sony would implement parental controls in its forthcoming machine, PlayStation 3.

The announcement was made by ESA President Doug Lowenstein who commended the PlayStation 3 console manufacturers for voluntarily implementing the parental control technology.

For PlayStation 2, parental controls will extend only to movies and not to games. Sony was not immediately prepared to comment reports iht.com.

The video game industry has been under attack from parents and watchdog groups - especially in the wake of this year's scandal involving hidden adult content in the popular Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas.

Microsoft placed parental controls in its Xbox 360, which went on sale last week. The machine lets users restrict access to video games and DVDs that carry certain ratings, such as T for teenager or M for mature. It also offers parental controls on the company's Xbox Live online gaming service, limiting who their children can interact with.

This month, Nintendo announced similar plans for its next-generation machine, Revolution, scheduled for 2006.

Pantech has announced the IM-8600, a new i5MP digital camera phone for the Korean market.

The Pantech IM-8600 is a rotating clamshell 5 mega-pixel camera phone with auto focus & close up function with half stop shutter & 'Meca' shutter. Featuring a 2.0 inch QVGA TFT LCD screen, the IM-8600 measures 99x48.5x26.4mm and weighs 132g.

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The Plantronics Pulsar 590A is a super-handy Bluetooth Stereo Headset that allows you to seamlessly switch between your Bluetooth phone and your other favorite Bluetooth compatible devices. With up to 12 hours of talk time and 10 hours of listening time, you can enjoy wireless stereo sound on laptops, PCs, TVs, DVD and MP3 players while remaining connected to your phone.

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Nooka has announced 7 new watches, including the ZEN series and ZAN.

The very new nooka zan [men & fem] is Nooka's first venture into the world of analog time pieces.

The fem version is a 30mm square. The men's is the same 35mm square as the other nookas. Both are a slim 5mm thick like a sexy after dinner mint chocolate.

The mirror-polished face is perfect for checking lipstick on-the-fly or for the men, plucking out an errant nose hair. The hour, minute and second markers are luminous green radon.

Seen at Gizmodo. NOOKA

Apple Computer Inc.'s iPod nano music player was among the top-selling electronic items on Amazon.com on Friday and some models sold out on a top retailer's Web site as consumers stocked up on holiday gifts on one of the year's busiest shopping days reports Reuters

Retailer Best Buy Co.'s Web site was sold out of both the white and black versions of the 4-gigabyte nano priced at $249.99.

Samsung Electronics Co Ltd said that it has developed large flexible thin-film transistor liquid crystal displays (TFT-LCD) for mobile handsets and portable notebook computers reports Forbes

The seven-inch or 640x480-mm-sized flexible display uses a transparent plastic substrate that is thinner, lighter and more durable than the conventional LCD glass panels currently in use.

Microsoft plans to only have about 300,000 units of its new Xbox 360 console available for the European launch.

Industry analysts' estimates of 300,000 Xbox 360s available at launch "were not far removed from reality", said Chris Lewis, the Microsoft executive responsible for the Xbox in Europe, in German weekly financial newspaper Euro am Sonntag reports Reuters

Xbox 360s sold out in many US stores after the launch there on November 22 and are still in short supply, with the console selling at a premium to its $400 (233 pound) retail price on Internet auction sites.

Maxell Corporation of America, has said it will launch its first holographic storage products in September 2006. The first drive will have a capacity of 300GB and a throughput of 160Mbps.

Maxell says the technology designed by InPhase Technologies is capable of achieving 1.6TB per disk with a 120MBps bandwidth.

According to Maxell, Holographic data storage is superior to existing disc and hard drive technologies, and is also competitive against tape technologies in capacities and transfer rate. In addition, it offers a 50+ year media archive life and random data access. Finally, the media is expected to have the lowest cost per gigabyte of any commercial quality removable storage.

"Holographic media makes it possible for millions of pages of information and high definition images to be held on one small, relatively inexpensive disc," said Steven Pofcher, senior marketing manager at Maxell. "Imagine having a person's entire medical history, complete with MRI images, or storing a broadcast network's entire HD Library on a single disc. These are both possible with holographic technology, which has such large capacity that approximately a half million 300-page books can be stored on a single disc."

InPhase Technologies says that holography enables million bits of data to be written and read in parallel with a single flash of light - making transfer rates considerably higher than those of current optical storage devices.

Higher transfer rates, in turn translate into playback of broadcast-quality HDTV content; of which nearly 26 hours can be stored on a single 300GB disc writes TechTree

Industrial Design students, Gabriel Tan and Wendy Chua, both third year students from the National Univeristy of Singapore (NUS) won the Design Lab Award at the international Electrolux Design Lab 2005 competition for a waterfall-inspired washing unit that require neither water nor detergents.

Called Airwash, the waterfall-inspired washing unit is waterless and does not use detergents. Instead, it utilises negative ions, compressed air and deodorants to clean clothes. By using atmospheric air and negative ions - a natural cleansing agent - it fights dirt and bacteria with nature's own weapon. Airwash is also designed to be placed anywhere in the home, instead of the designated laundry area.

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Japanese robot maker Tmsuk recently unveiled "RIDC-01," a new guide and floor cleaning robot which can recognize human voice and speaks to guests. The robot, 1.3-meter tall and weighing 100-kg, is also equipped with a projector on its head and can show DVD movies or information. Tmsuk will start order with a price of 10 million yen (USD 85,000).

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Dior Homme's tonal logo canvas dresses up this camera case with iconic style. A smooth black leather handle adds handheld convenience, while the zipper closure keeps your camera secure.

This is could be as fake as err ... nothing comes to mind ... anyway someone sent this purported T-Mobile Sidekick roadmap, that shows plans for a music Sidekick III in April of next year and a second version with support for UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) in September.

Also seen on the roadmap is the "Sidekick NG" set to drop in June of 2007. The razr styled Sidekick NG will supposedly have support for music, video, and UMA writes Engadget.

I have never been a fan of the sidekick, mainly because everyone and their granny has one, but for a razr styled model, I would make an exception ... then again in 2007 I would probably have a cellphone that I project onto my arm.

While this game of pong randomly plays, the so called players score the time. The left player scores the hours, and the right player scores the minutes, creating an unusual timepiece, ideal for those friday afternoon moments at our headquarters.

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Thomson has announced the RCA 25110RE3, a new innovative cordless/wireless telephone system (RCA 25110RE3) designed with efficiencies and functionality options. The system includes a wireless headset and cordless handset, a single charge base for both, and a wall base that transmits the phone signal up to 300 feet throughout the home or workplace.

The RCA 25110RE3 will be available in December with a suggested retail price of $199.

More. Seen at Gizmodo

Amazon.com is offering Hasbro's popular iDog in Black for just $24.95.

iDOG - Little dog, big sound. iDOG Rocks to your music! And when you plug it in, it even plays your music! With a built-in speaker, a distinct array of moods, and a personality that changes with the music you "feed" it, iDOG is a faithful music companion. Included dual connector cable plugs into your music player so you can play tunes through iDOG; listen to your music through your headphones while iDOG rocks out or simply place it near a speaker and watch iDOG move and groove to the beat. Flashing LED lights change color depending on the type of music you play. Changing light patterns respond to your touch or the amount of music your "feed" iDOG to express moods ranging from loneliness to pure pup ecstasy! Compatible with most portable and non-portable music players. Includes dual connector cable.

The special edition Magenta RAZR V3 AKA the Pink Razr V3 is now available via T-Mobile. Inside the ultra-thin design are advanced features such as video playback on the dazzling color screen, Bluetooth wireless technology, a digital camera, quad band international connectivity, and more. And with the illuminated precision-cut keypad, minimalist styling, and metal finish, the V3 looks just as beautiful as it performs.

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Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said some Xbox 360 owners are reporting problems with the new video game console.

"We have received a few isolated reports of consoles not working as expected," Microsoft spokeswoman Molly O'Donnell told Reuters in a telephone interview.

According to postings found on www.xbox-scene.com, users are reporting that systems crashing during regular play as well as during online game play using the Xbox Live service.

Problems included screens going black and the appearance of a variety of error messages.

Read More at Reuters

According to researcher iSuppli, Microsoft will sell every Xbox console at a big loss.

An up-close look at the components and other materials used in the high-end version of the Xbox 360, which contains a hard drive, found that the materials inside the unit cost Microsoft $470 before assembly. The console sells at retail for $399, meaning a loss of $71 per unit -- and that is just the start.

Other items packaged with the console -- including the power supply, cables, and controllers -- add another $55 to Microsoft's cost, pushing the loss per unit to $126. These estimates include assumptions that Microsoft is getting a discount on many components.

via BusinessWeek

Comments published in a CNN article purporting to be from Sony CEO Howard Stringer regarding the a 300-$400 Price for PlayStation 3 have been removed after it emerged that he had not said anything on the question reports GamesIndustry

The article, FORTUNE senior editor Peter Lewis cited Stringer as saying that the PS3 would be priced between $300 and $400, and would launch in the middle of next year in Japan, followed by a US launch a couple of months later.

No such information was discussed in the original FORTUNE interview - and CNN Money has now pulled the quotes, placing an addendum on the article which says that "Stringer has not commented publicly on how much the PS3 is expected to cost, or how soon it will appear in the US after the Japanese launch in spring 2006."

TiVo Inc. on Monday said it will begin testing a feature in the coming weeks to let some subscribers transfer recorded television programming to Apple iPod digital music players or Sony's PlayStation portable devices reports Reuters.

"The increasing popularity of mobile devices for viewing video, such as Apple's iPod and the PSP device, demonstrate the enormous consumer demand for entertainment on the go," Tom Rogers, the chief executive of TiVo, said.

"We're making it easy for consumers to enjoy the TV shows they want to watch right from their iPod or PSP - whenever and wherever they want"

One analyst briefed on the announcement said the new feature may raise "concerns" among program owners, who aim to profit from movies and shows either through DVD or online sales reports Reuters

"The TV industry has to embrace video on demand in cable, Internet and other forms of video distributions even though there are many ways these technologies allow distribution that doesn't make them any money," said Josh Bernoff, an analyst at Forrester Research.

The new version of the TiVoToGo service available to "stand-alone" TiVo subscribers will also include an "autosync" feature. This will enable subscribers to have shows automatically uploaded to their portable devices the morning after the shows were recorded from the TV. To guard against piracy, shows recorded via the service will have encoded digital watermarks so any illegal copying can be traced.

TiVo plans to make the feature available to all its subscribers early next year.

As expected Microsoft's new Xbox 360 console is selling like hot cakes, the demand is so great, some people are commanding as much as $2000 for a premium system on ebay.

The folks at IGN have compiled 10 reasons why you should wait for the Sony PS3, so if for some reason you are on the fence or you just don't have $2k right now, check out these reasons to help ease your pain.

You could totally use these to put your friend in his places when he starts bragging about his Xbox 360 purchase...

Reason #10: Xbox 360 Doesn't Have a Killer App
Reason #9: Dual-Screen and 1080p Support
Reason #8: Hefty Expandability / Connectivity Options
Reason #7: You Can Still Pre-Order
Reason #6: Seven-Player Wireless Support
Reason #5: The HD IP Camera
Reason #4: Full Backwards Compatibility
Reason #3: Stronger Japanese Developer Support
Reason #2: Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
Reason #1: The Blu-ray Player

UPDATE IGN also has 10 Reasons to buy the Xbox 360 Funny this list is more compelling

Thanks for update K

Taking the coveted RAZR design to a new level of fashion and sophistication,
Motorola, Inc. and T-Mobile USA, Inc. deliver vibrant color to the famed mobile with the arrival
of the MOTORAZR Magenta -- available beginning Friday, November 25, only
through T-Mobile.
Flaunting an eye-catching look, the stunning RAZR Magenta is sure to top
wish lists this holiday season. Like its predecessors, this new mobile
features the famous RAZR slim shape, premium metallic finish and advanced
technology such as photo messaging* and Bluetooth(R) wireless technology.

The Motorola RAZR Magenta touts the same performance excellence as the
original model, boasting features like a VGA digital camera, picture caller
ID*, MPEG4 video playback and quad-band world-phone technology.

Pricing and Availability

The Motorola RAZR Magenta is available beginning Friday, November 25 at
T-Mobile retail stores.

If paying $2000 for a system that should cost a maximum of $600 sits well with you, I have some good news. Ebay has tons of Xbox 360s most of them over $1000 dollars.

Xbox 360 at ebay
Best Buy Xbox 360 Inventory Locator

Bang & Olufsen has unveiled the BeoMedia 1, a new sleek media center. The BeoMedia 1 offers access to digital music files, countless net radio stations, and your digital photo album including small video clips, and feeds them your Bang & Olufsen TV screen. Limited web browsing is also available.

For the new BeoMedia 1 Bang & Olufsen touts its ease of use and functionality. As far as price goes ... it will be expensive

BeoMedia 1 PDF FILE

Xbox 360 reviews

Xbox 360: Good, but not great - CNN
Xbox 360 Reviews Bonanza - 1up
Xbox 360 first impressions - Hartware.net
Xbox 360 Review - GameCloud
The Xbox 360 isn't just a home entertainer -- it's also an invitation to conjure a slather of potentially revolutionary applications - Business Week
Microsoft's got game - Fortune
The online aspects rock, but you'll want to upgrade to take full advantage of Microsoft's console. - Pc Mag

Xbox.com has video and pictures of the Xbox 360 launch event. Enjoy

In a recent Fortune feature, Peter Lewis asks if gamers should you wait for the Sony PS3?

So should you wait a year for the PS3 or buy the Xbox 360 today? Current Xbox owners are likely to upgrade to the 360, and current PS2 owners will probably stick with Sony. New gamers, however, have little reason to wait nearly a year for the PS3, and Microsoft is almost certain to gain some ground on Sony.

Here is a round-up of the Xbox 360 lovefest

Xbox 360's Thrills Are Many but They Don't Come Cheap [LA Times]
The games to get for the Xbox 360 [Chicago Tribune]
The new Xbox 360 is the stuff of dreams, but most new games aren't up to the challenge [San Fran Chronicle]
Initial Xbox 360 reviews good not great [TheRegister]
Gates: Xbox Live Will Become Windows Live [Spong]
Microsoft XBox 360 raises games stakes [TheBusiness]
The Xbox 360 rush is on [CNET]
PC and the New Power Generation: Xbox 360 [IGN]
Microsoft Xbox 360 Media Center Extender [PCMag]

Round up via Gizmodo

Kenpo Inc., has announced the Kenpo Jacket for iPod. The jacket employs "smart fabric" touch pad technology that transforms the sleeve into a 5-button electronic control panel for use with the iPod and iPod mini models. The 100% fabric interface utilizes touch-sensitive buttons that are identical to those found on the iPod Device. The jacket is machine washable, completely self-powered, and requires no batteries

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Purchasing a headphone can seem like a very simple process. You go to your nearest electronics dealer such as Best Buy or Circuit City, try out a few different pairs, and buy the one you like. Some people just use the stock ear buds that are included with their iPods or other MP3 players. For those of you that want to get good headphones or earphones that are the best value for the money, follow these 10 simple rules..."

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"The iRiver U10's design is very modern and sleek, with an all white body topped off with a black faceplate surrounding a 320x240 QVGA color screen. Unlike other MP3 players, no room on the face was reserved for navigation controls, making the sole point of interest the screen itself. Instead, navigation is accomplished by grasping the bordered edges of the screen and literally clicking it in one of four directions, as if it were a directional pad on a video game console. iriver calls this the D-Click system, and it's very smart."

"Don't buy the Xbox," says The New York Post, and no that advice did not appear in the PageSix Gossip column... What can I say

Err.. what did Bill do...

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Marware is offering the CEO Billfold Wallet for iPod nano. Features include:

Leather outer construction
Leather-lined interior
Credit card pockets
Secure ID Pocket
Full-size cash compartment
Plastic screen and click wheel protector for nano
Can charge nano in the billfold
Easy access to hold button & earphone jack

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In the latest issue of Japanese gaming magazine, Famitsu, an un-named Sony representative stated that any modifications to the Sony Playstation 3 controller will be mere tweaks to basic ergonomics.

It was thought that Sony was playing a double-bluff, withholding the final controller - presumably complete with Revolution-style surprise - for a full debut at this January's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Alas, this appears not to be the case reports Spong

Sony Pictures Home
Entertainment has announced that
authoring has been completed on the first Blu-ray Disc (BD) to contain a
full-length, high-definition feature film.

Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
was compressed and authored in MPEG 2 full high-definition (1920 x 1080) by
Sony Pictures' Digital Authoring Center (DAC) and is now being shipped to BD
hardware companies for player testing.

The Charlie's Angels:
Full Throttle disc features dynamic menus with full resolution graphics and
animation, superior audio and unparalleled picture quality.

"We are confident
this achievement will help everyone understand that Blu-ray is real and poised
to enter the marketplace," said Mr. Feingold.

Seen at Engadget

The Geneva Sound System model XL is a complete stereo system, crafted in a single cabinet made out of piano lacquered wood. With its built-in stereo tweeters, woofers and 8 inch subwoofers and powered by a 600-watt high fidelity digital amplifier, it is touted to deliver a sound performance normally expected from a very large and expensive stereo system. The XL is priced within the 1000 range.

Model XL features an iPod Universal Dock compatible with iPod models with dock connectors (including, iPod video , iPod nano, iPod photo and iPod mini) a built-in slot-loading CD (that also plays CD-ROM and MP3) and a FM radio with digital tuner with presets. All controlled with the included remote. It also connects to other MP3 players, vinyl, TV or any audio with using the enclosed audio and line-out (RCA) cables. The cabinet measures, width 21.7", height 23.5", depth 15.8" and it weighs 66 Pounds. This model comes with rubber feet. An optional floor stand in aluminum is available for this model.

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Microsoft has announced 12 backward compatible titles for the Japan Xbox 360 launch scheduled for the 10th of December.

200+ backward compatible titles were announced for the US launch on November 22nd.

The following is a list of backward compatible titles available for the Japan Launch:

* Crimson Skies
* Fable
* Forza Motorsport
* Grand Theft Auto Double Pack
* Halo
* Halo 2
* Halo 2 Map pack
* Jade Empire
* Ninja Gaiden
* Ninja Gaiden Black
* Rainbox Six 3
* The Simpsons Hit and Run

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