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Photos from the Detroit Auto Show Hit the Web

January 12th, 2010 | Published in Technology

Last week the world buzzed about the opening of the world’s tallest building, the Google Phone, and the AVN Awards. This week Detroit is in the limelight for the 2010 North American International Auto Show, where the major players of the automotive industry are unveiling their latest and greatest whips for 2011. The New York Times’ Wheels Blog, Motor Authority, Aol. Autoblog, and Jalopnik have correspondents on the ground covering the 21st annual event. Although it’s only the first day of the show, attendees are already uploading pictures to auto blogs and Twitter. In the meantime, we’ve been able to track down viral pictures of the pimped-out rides that are turning heads on the convention floor.

More pictures and car porn to drool over after the jump. Stay tuned for more coverage of the Detroit Auto Show as the week progresses.

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Buy It Now: Urbanears Tanto Headphones

January 12th, 2010 | Published in Technology | 2 Comments

Earbuds are a great and low-key way to bump your favorite sounds when on the move, but unless you drop substantial paper, the sound and build quality and fit are run of the mill. Today’s Buy It Now the Tanto Headphones from Urbanears answers those problems. Their cool design may be a throwback to the Reagan era, but the tech is all new, giving you a rich sound that belies their light weight and is worth more than the $40 they’re asking you to pay. Plus, not only are they available in every color in the Crayola box, they come with a built in microphone and remote control that’s compatible with all the cool mobile phones (iPhones, BlackbBerry’s, HTC’s) so you don’t have to reach in your pocket to answer a call. Sounds like it’s time to ditch those white earbuds, right? We thought so. Hit the jump for Buy It Now info…

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CES: Intel’s Wireless Display Technology Connects PCs and TVs

January 8th, 2010 | Published in Entertainment, Technology

LAS VEGAS–While many media consumers have connected laptops, desktops, and small form factor PCs to their large plasma and LCD monitors for years, these setups typically required either a direct video connection or the use of clunky media extender boxes, with limited functionality and file format compatibility.

Intel aims to radically change this equation with its new Wireless Display technology, also known as “WiDi.”

The process involves taking a WiDi-enabled laptop with one of Intel’s new Core-series CPUs, and wirelessly connecting it to an adapter box that plugs into the HDMI port of any display.

Intel describes the process as follows:

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Smartphone Wars Continue: Nexus One, iPhone, Pre, Droid Comparison

January 6th, 2010 | Published in Technology

Today is Nexus One launch day and we decided in typical BillShrink fashion, we would take a look at the overall total cost of ownership of the Nexus One vs. iPhone vs. Droid vs. Palm Pre. This is the first time that any phone has been available for purchase unlocked and available for purchase at a discounted rate with a TMobile Contract.

As the smartphone wars continue to heat up the Nexus One is entering a marketplace that is currently dominated by the iPhone 3GS with and gaining popularity of the Droid by Verizon Wireless.

So, here is what you’ve been waiting for, our total cost of ownerships comparison of the Nexus One up against the rest!

- By Erik Chang, BillShrink

Comparison chart after the jump.
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Review: Duracell Instant Charger

October 23rd, 2009 | Published in Technology

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The dreded low battery alert. Whether for business or personal enjoyment, mobile devices have changed the way we work and the way we “play |>.” But there remains one limiting factor, the battery.
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UNICAT MAN TGA 6×6: The Ultimate Vehicle

October 23rd, 2009 | Published in Technology

For the true outdoorsman, you can never have enough toys. When an RV is just too bulky and immobile and a truck or SUV may not have the luxuries to unwind, what’s a guy to do?
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Burger King 20/20

October 8th, 2009 | Published in Technology

Having it your way is getting a little better. Over the next three years, all Burger King locations will be getting a face lift. In an attempt to gobble up some market share, all restaurants are required to upgrade their stores to include new furnishings, fixtures and touch screen displays.

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Review: iPod Nano

October 7th, 2009 | Published in Technology

New iPod Nano, what a surprise. Like clock work, Apple released their 5th iteration of their small form factor portable multimedia player (PMP). But is it worth buying?

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