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Reference Tracker, a very useful tool for writers, researchers or students using a Mac, creates documents that store all the citations and references in an essay, research project or book. Just give Reference Tracker the book's ISBN and it will fetch all the details on the Internet! The newly released app automa... |
18 August 2008
18:11 GMT |
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Techno Grafik has announced a new version of its iTaskX project management tool for Mac OS X. The company notes on its web site that one of the big changes occurring with iTaskX is better support of Microsoft Project files, which enables users to open native MS Project files or exchange data using the XML and MPX sup... |
18 August 2008
17:11 GMT |
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We're living in the age of rip-offs and producers aren't ashamed to create new games that are replicas of the hit titles we've played and replayed. If Crackdown can make it to the top while being a GTA-look-alike, why shouldn't Saints Row do the same? Just like the genre-defining GTA III, Saints R... |
18 August 2008
17:11 GMT |
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Microsoft has made available for download a free synchronization tool tailored to Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and to Windows XP Service Pack 3, but also to earlier versions of the two clients such as Vista RTM and XP SP2. SyncToy 2.0 has been taken out of Beta stage, and the gold version of the code is live as of th... |
18 August 2008
16:11 GMT |
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Freeway sports an integrated web design environment that offers advanced functionality, as well as an accessible user interface. Designed to encompass the whole workflow (flexible and precise HTML page layout, site upload, automatic site maintenance, etc.), Freeway 5.2 now lets users specify and include an icon for t... |
18 August 2008
16:11 GMT |
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Mozilla is attempting to build nothing short of an altar for Firefox 3.0. And the fact of the matter is that the latest iteration of the open source browser deserved nothing less, as it skyrocketed to a record 8 million downloads just in the first 24 hours of availability. In this context, Mozilla is yet again turnin... |
18 August 2008
15:06 GMT |
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Space Chimps follows the adventures of a young circus chimp called Ham, who happens to be related to the first chimp in space. Ham is chosen to lead a dangerous mission in outer space to investigate a new and mysterious planet. Unfortunately, he and his crew crash on the planet in question and discover a bizarre and ... |
18 August 2008
15:06 GMT |
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Bare Knuckle 2 is a really nice side-scrolling beat 'em up game developed by Ancient and published by Sega in 1992 (North America) and 1993 (Japan). Of course, the Xbox 360 version of the game we're talking about here was developed in 2007 and released in August as a re-creation specifically for the console... |
18 August 2008
14:06 GMT |
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One would believe that video games based on Hollywood movies are considered instant hits by publishers and they have no distribution-related problems. Apparently, this is wrong, since Legacy Interactive had a few problems regarding the publishing of their upcoming game, based on the animated feature Igor.Fortunately ... |
18 August 2008
13:06 GMT |
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Microsoft is cooking new storage features for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 and Windows XP Service Pack 3. However, the Windows Feature Pack for Storage will not be limited to the Vista and XP clients, and will also be released for the Windows Server operating systems, namely Windows Server 2008 and Windows Server 200... |
18 August 2008
12:56 GMT |
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Koei's most recent action game in the Dynasty Warriors franchise will make its way to PlayStation 2 consoles and PC systems too, following a successful release earlier this year on PS3 and Xbox 360. With these two new versions in sight, scheduled for a release on the 18th of November, Koei's game will certa... |
18 August 2008
12:06 GMT |
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Bankshot Billiards 2 is a game developed by PixelStorm and published exclusively for Xbox 360 consoles via the XBLA service on the 22nd of November 2005. The initial cost of the game was 1200 MS points but it was later declared an "XBLA Hit" and its price was lowered to 800 MS Points. The most appreciated feature of ... |
18 August 2008
11:46 GMT |
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A 24-year old man in Oakland, Florida, was convicted to 15 months in prison and is forced to pay $415,900 for pirating and distributing at least 76 video games, most of them belonging to Nintendo. Kifah Maswadi developed an online business and used to sell "Power Player" consoles to which he added a "present" - at le... |
18 August 2008
11:31 GMT |
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Earlier this year, Lenovo had the courage and technical expertise to unveil a fully-fledged notebook that could rival Apple's highly mediated MacBook Air. Known as the ThinkPad X300, the new device provided an impressive performance in a lightweight form factor, at under three pounds. Due to the release of Intel... |
18 August 2008
11:28 GMT |
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Sprint's customers who happen to like clamshell phones have, as of today, two new such handsets that they can buy from the third largest North American carrier. These are Sanyo Katana Eclipse and Motorola VE20 (also called MOTORAZR VE20). Besides coming in clamshell form factors, both devices are mid to low-end... |
18 August 2008
11:09 GMT |
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Intel will provide Facebook users with all the necessary resources necessary in order to create a professional 5-minute short film, using the latest technologies. Several users will take part in the project that is to start this fall. Requirements details will be offered as soon as Mass Animation is put into practice... |
18 August 2008
10:51 GMT |
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According to a recent article on Digitimes, the Taiwanese manufacturer ASUSTeK will be collaborating with network operator Orange to release a free netbook bundle in the UK. The pack will include one of the company's vast range of Eee PCs and a two-year online service contract with Orange.It looks like ASUS will... |
18 August 2008
10:37 GMT |
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Cisco updated their previously released advisory, regarding a buffer overflow vulnerability in WebEx Meeting Manager, with a permanent patch. The vulnerability, with a 9.3 Common Vulnerability Scoring System Base score, can allow for arbitrary code execution if exploited successfully.An ActiveX control buffer overflo... |
18 August 2008
10:24 GMT |
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It is rumored that Playlouder, a website that offers, via BitTorrent, free music downloads to British users, will partner with Virgin media to give a wider range of playlists to its subscribers. Although people don't pay anything to listen to their favorite songs, the artists and distribution companies are retri... |
18 August 2008
10:09 GMT |
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Microsoft Services Premier Support family has grown with the introduction of the new "Ultimate" Support offering. According to the Redmond company, Premier Ultimate is designed to illustrate strong support offered to customers with the end purpose of guaranteeing a healthy IT environment. Microsoft Services Premier U... |
18 August 2008
10:08 GMT |
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A while ago, LG Electronics has started to launch multimedia handsets especially designed for music lovers on the mobile phone market. The fact didn't go unnoticed by more experienced mobile phones manufacturers (Nokia, Sony Ericsson), which are delivering the best music phones. Even if LG knows that the leader ... |
18 August 2008
10:06 GMT |
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The most interesting thing about the game is the fact that, as the number in the title suggests, we're not talking about a remake of an already released game, but a brand new one. The new Mega Man will be developed by Inti Creates, a company known for producing games in the Mega Man Zero and Mega Man ZX series. ... |
18 August 2008
09:33 GMT |
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Microsoft has confirmed that the upgrade it is currently pushing automatically via Windows Update for the search infrastructure in the Windows operating systems has problems integrating with some copies of Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. However, according to a member of the Microsoft Update team, the fault lies ... |
18 August 2008
09:28 GMT |
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Jamba, the Berlin-based mobile entertainment provider known in some countries under the name of Jamster, has announced that Opera Mini, the world's most popular mobile browser, now features a Jamba bookmark on its homepage. This comes as a result of the collaboration between the German company and Opera Software... |
18 August 2008
09:28 GMT |
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We've often heard of Li-Ion batteries giving headaches to cell phone owners and mp 3 player users alike. Some stories actually claim devices started shooting off sparks spontaneously, without any outside interference, even inside a person's pocket. This story, however, is something else...The Consumerist go... |
18 August 2008
09:23 GMT |
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Flatout: Ultimate Carnage is the third game in the Flatout demolition racing franchise, developed by Bugbear Entertainment, published by Empire Interactive and distributed by Vivendi Universal Games. The Xbox 360 version of the game was released on the 1st of August 2007 in Europe and the 2nd of November 2007 in Nort... |
18 August 2008
09:19 GMT |
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Hewlett-Packard, the leading manufacturer of portable computer systems, has announced today three ultra-portable notebook computers, including a 3-pound EliteBook, the company's smallest and lightest notebook with a built-in optical drive. A new high-performing, ultra-thin convertible tablet that measures only 1... |
18 August 2008
09:17 GMT |
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ifoAppleStore has been busy gathering the latest news regarding Apple's retail stores worldwide. The site dealing with "news and information about Apple Inc.'s Retail Stores" particularly stresses out the situation of two US stores that have been downsized for modifications to their designs, as well as that... |
18 August 2008
08:40 GMT |
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A Condom ringtone for mobile phones has been recently launched in India, in an attempt to raise the awareness about HIV and prevent its spreading across the country.Released by the BBC World Service Trust, the ringtone is part of a media campaign that encourages the use of condoms. The campaign is sponsored by the Bi... |
18 August 2008
08:33 GMT |
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The Turkish cyberspace is dealing with serious problems regarding censorship. For the past two years ago, several video hosting websites have been banned. Their creators were accused of infringing upon the integrity of different public persons or institutions. YouTube itself was banned a couple of times, but it'... |
18 August 2008
08:25 GMT |
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The gameplay in Castlevania: Symphony of the Night complies with the standard precepts of 2D platforming. The game's protagonist is Alucard, whose most basic moves are to attack with multiple weapons and jump. As he advances, he discovers new abilities, such as the power to transform into a bat. But what made th... |
18 August 2008
08:24 GMT |
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If you haven't forgotten about Fujitsu-Siemens' small sized Amilo portable computer we mentioned in some of our previous articles, then we have good news, as a couple of new details have recently emerged. And, judging from them, we should be seeing Fujitsu-Siemens officially unveil its small-sized netbook e... |
18 August 2008
08:23 GMT |
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Windows Media Center TV Pack 2008, labeled as codename Windows Fiji, throughout the development process, has been released to manufacturing in mid-July 2008. Designed as an upgrade for the Windows Media Center component of the Home Premium and Ultimate SKUs of Windows Vista, Windows Media Center TV Pack 2008 has been... |
18 August 2008
07:48 GMT |
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The Linux Foundation announced today that Canonical had joined forces to accelerate the growth of Linux. The sponsor behind Ubuntu hopes to enhance Linux growth by supporting cross-industry collaboration and promotion.One of the most popular Linux distributions, Ubuntu, has become a serious option for both server and... |
18 August 2008
07:08 GMT |
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Microsoft has transformed Office Ultimate 2007 into the ultimate steal. Come August 20, 2008, students from various markets around the world will be able to take advantage of a massive price discount for the Ultimate SKU of the Office 2007 System. In this context, Office Ultimate 2007 licenses will be made available ... |
18 August 2008
07:08 GMT |
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Media companies have grown tired of forcing YouTube into pulling copyrighted videos off the website. Some may wonder why, as copyright infringements can bring, in time, millions of dollars worth of damages. According to the New York Times, CBS, Universal Music, Lionsgate Entertainment and Electronic Arts, along with ... |
18 August 2008
06:57 GMT |
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T-Mobile USA customers, get ready for the most advanced South Korean handset you've ever seen from your carrier: Samsung Tocco (aka Samsung F480, aka Samsung TouchWiz). Unlike the current Samsung phones included in T-Mo's line-up of products, Tocco is a touchscreen device that packs a range of features whic... |
18 August 2008
06:37 GMT |
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Not too long ago, several rumors were making the rounds, saying that AMD was expected to release a new low-power processor, completely designed to compete with Intel's highly popular Atom CPU. Ultimately, all speculation came to an end once claims were made that the Sunnyvale-based chip maker was not even consid... |
18 August 2008
06:24 GMT |
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Fans of the tactical flight genre will be delighted to hear that Atari and Red Mile Entertainment are planning to add a new title to their "Heroes" franchise. Dubbed Heroes over Europe, the game will be released in 2009 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles, as well as PC systems.The sequel to the appreciated World... |
18 August 2008
06:21 GMT |
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While mostly everyone is happy with the performance of the iPhone's touch-screen, you can hear some complaints from those having thick fingers or long fingernails. Luckily, for these people, there is an alternative: the Japanese-made iPhone Touch Pen Stylus.Some iPhone users may have already come to the conclusi... |
18 August 2008
06:16 GMT |
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Microsoft has released Windows Media Center TV Pack 2008 to manufacturing in mid-July 2008, and the problems have already begun to emerge for the Windows media Center update. The Redmond company indicated that on machines with Windows Media Center TV Pack installed, following the finalization of the "Set up TV" proce... |
18 August 2008
06:03 GMT |
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We previously reported on the Russian-Georgian conflict that had expanded beyond battlefield, reaching the Internet. Several official websites, among which the Georgian president's website, were hijacked. Recently, a few Russian hackers came up with another idea, meant to shut down as many websites of Georgia�... |
18 August 2008
05:53 GMT |
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HTC has recently announced the release of a firmware update for AT&T Tilt, which should upgrade the handset to the latest Windows Mobile 6.1 OS. Launched back in 2007, the Tilt is AT&T's version of HTC TyTN II (also known as HTC Kaiser).According to HTC, the new firmware (ROM Version 3.57.502.2 WWE) should bring... |
18 August 2008
05:45 GMT |
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Since the middle of July, users around the web started reporting a strange persistent link present in their clipboard. First, it was believed it was a new Windows-related malware; however, soon after, people using Mac OS X started reporting the same problem, and then, Linux users followed. The culprit seems to be a m... |
18 August 2008
05:43 GMT |
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Windows Vista, both the RTM and Service Pack 1 versions, can lose installed drivers in scenarios in which the computer is started via the Last Known Good Configuration feature. According to Microsoft not only Vista RTM/SP1 is affected, but also Windows Server 2008 RTM/SP1. Machines booted with the Last Known Good Con... |
18 August 2008
05:35 GMT |
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It's a time of joy and happiness for Linux fans, as two days ago the famous Debian Linux distribution turned 15 years old. Debian is well known for its adherence to the Unix and free software philosophies, and for its software packages that satisfy most of the computer architectures on the market. The story behi... |
18 August 2008
05:29 GMT |
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Women and fashion are such best friends that their coming together rarely leaves room for anything or anyone else. But that doesn't mean they're safe from the so-called "faux pas" phenomenon, also known as that common disease that affects those ladies who, out of their desire to be trendy, end up looking li... |
18 August 2008
05:23 GMT |
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ASUS, one of the leading manufacturers of motherboards and the creator of the famous Eee PC, has announced in a recent interview that it has high-hopes regarding the release of the upcoming X58 and x58+NF200-based motherboards. According to the Taiwanese company, it will become the world's first manufacturer to ... |
18 August 2008
05:20 GMT |
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Back in May, SuperMegaUltraGroovy and Toastycode were happy to announce the introduction of a new recording application for Mac OS X Leopard. The new version (1.1) imports from and exports to other audio formats (AIFF and MP3), includes an option to email tapes to others and the ability to upload recordings directly ... |
18 August 2008
05:14 GMT |
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Good news for strategy and city building sim fans! Imperium Romanum, one of the most appreciated titles of its kind, will receive a sequel in March 2009, exclusively for the PC systems. With improved visuals and game mechanics, this new title from Kalypso will offer everybody a chance to write a bit of Roman history ... |
18 August 2008
04:48 GMT |
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Shortly after announcing a collaboration with Sony Ericsson, in order to release its JS1 Controller with the W760 slider in the Netherlands, the US-based Zeemote also made a deal with Nokia. The agreement will result in select Nokia phones being sold together with the JS1 in Germany. Moreover, the Finnish giant will ... |
18 August 2008
04:36 GMT |
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PhoneView, an application that allows iPhone and iPod touch users to manage the content of their handsets, has recently been updated to include support for accessing screenshots in Camera mode, and fix a bunch of issues emerged in previous versions of the software. The latest release merely fixes a crash encountered ... |
18 August 2008
04:23 GMT |
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Ozmo Devices, a leading provider of low-power Wi-Fi Personal Area Network (Wi-Fi PAN) solutions, and Avago Technologies, one of the most important suppliers of analog interface components for communications, industrial, and consumer applications, have announced today a complete optical mouse design featuring Ozmo... |
18 August 2008
04:20 GMT |
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Space Trader is a really promising FPS action/trading game with eye candy visuals and a really interesting concept that lacked one major thing: a publisher. Fortunately, the problem has just been solved, since indie developers Hermitworks Entertainment have signed a distribution agreement with Meridian4 and I must sa... |
18 August 2008
04:17 GMT |
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Following the joint release of its flagship products at the end of January 2008, Microsoft started building the successors of Windows Vista and the Office 2007 System. All the while, the Redmond company managed to make public as little information as possible not only on Windows 7 development milestones and official ... |
18 August 2008
04:06 GMT |
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Welcome to our 7th issue of Softpedia Linux Weekly! In this edition, you can read about the inclusion of the Alfresco Labs and Yahoo!'s Zimbra Desktop in Ubuntu Linux, the new features of ClarkConnect 4.3 and Ubuntu 8.10 Alpha 4 (plus a nice screenshot tour), and the new Persistent Live CD from Scientific Linux.... |
18 August 2008
03:57 GMT |
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A recent comScore study proves that July is not only the best time of the year to go on vacation, but also the best time to spend your time online on websites that promote leisure goods or services. "The summer months tend to draw Americans to more leisure pursuits and that was certainly the case in July," commented ... |
18 August 2008
03:57 GMT |
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iPresentee, a team of professional IT designers with the goal to create high quality add-ons for Apple's iWork and iLife applications, has released a second batch of Keynote themes for Mac users. Keynote Themes 2.0 contains ten editable items that ensure the success of any keynote presentation.iPresentee's ... |
18 August 2008
03:55 GMT |
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As you probably know only too well, back in the first half of 2008, the Japanese company Toshiba went through an extremely bad period, since it lost the next-generation format war waged against Sony's Blu-ray. However, it looks like Toshiba is not about to abandon its foray into the optical disc market that easi... |
18 August 2008
03:51 GMT |
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If Samsung Instinct or Palm Treo 800w are not your thing and you're a Sprint user in need of a cool touchscreen handset, we have good news: HTC Touch Diamond is said to hit Sprint's stores on August 28. We're talking about the CDMA version of the Diamond, of course, which is a bit thicker than the GSM ... |
18 August 2008
03:44 GMT |
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If you are a person who loves action, it is very possible you have never enjoyed hunting games, since they are more about sneaking, searching and slow movements in general rather than fast-paced shooting action. However, if you'd still like to enjoy some animal hunting on your TV screen, but more in a pick up an... |
18 August 2008
03:28 GMT |
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Diamond Multimedia, a leading manufacturer of PC graphics cards, sound cards and communications products, launched today a new Radeon HD 4870 X2-based graphics card. The new product has been designed for high-performance and is equipped with a custom liquid cooling system that enables some impressive clock rates. Dub... |
18 August 2008
03:24 GMT |
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As always, Apple has provided little explanation as to why it had to remove the Push Notification feature from the latest firmware beta of the iPhone OS. Version 2.1 Beta 4 of the iPhone software says that the notification code has been pulled for "further development" over at Apple's labs, sources are reporting... |
18 August 2008
03:07 GMT |
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BlackBerry Bold 9000, the newest and coolest smartphone manufactured by the Canada-based RIM, is now available in Australia, for Telstra's business customers. The largest Australian mobile carrier is selling the handset for a recommended retail price of 999 AUD (about 870 USD or 590 Euros). The Bold can also b... |
18 August 2008
02:59 GMT |
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There is no sport or real life game that can't be turned into a virtual fun-making machine, no matter how boring or hard to learn it is. For example, table football is something I was never able to handle too well so I had to call it quits early in my "career". However, for those like me, there is still a chance... |
18 August 2008
02:28 GMT |
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