Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Software

Windows 7 Amazon Preorders Beat Even Harry Potter

11:56PM Mark Wilson | The old record for Amazon UK preorders was held by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The new record goes to Windows 7. More »
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Robots

When Robots Attack, They’ll Also Come By Ski

11:50PM Mark Wilson | Even though it’s not technically an android, the skiing robot looks remarkably like a small child on the slopes, a short figure carving through turns with no real reaction to the experience whatsoever. [boingboing]
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Gadgets

Leaked Video: Dell’s Streak MID With Android 2.0

9:32PM Danny Allen | We had heard that Dell was developing a couple of Android prototypes, the first being its Android phone. So is this the second device? Video, pics and a size comparison after the jump. More »
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Cameras

First Look: Canon EOS 7D

8:30PM Chris Oaten | Is it possible to bring something fresh to the table in the DSLR market? Sure it is, but it all comes down to the same thing in the end. Better specs, filling a niche position in the market, and refining the product. Hello, Canon 7D. More »
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Gadgets

Gizmodo’s Barnes & Noble Nook Full Coverage In One Place

7:00PM Dan Nosowitz | The Barnes & Noble Nook is a singularly interesting piece of hardware, that’s for sure, and I would be negligent if I forgot to mention our exclusive unveiling and extended reporting. Here’s our Nook coverage, all in one place. More »
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Computers

Acer Aspire AS5738DG Review: 3D On The Small Screen

6:00PM Joanna Stern | Acer, I see right through you; you meant this $US800 3D PC for the stoned student. More »
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Gadgets

Remainders — Things We Didn’t Post

4:40PM Dan Nosowitz | Motorola Scares the Crap Out of Children, Pets…Meteor Shower Visible in Just a Few Hours…Drawn Models Wearing Novelty Earbuds Look Appropriately Sad…Disney Tries to Curtail Piracy With Universal Download Code… More »
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Business

Microsoft Now Hiring Windows Gurus, Having Followers A Plus

4:00PM Dan Nosowitz | Apple may have a bunch of book nerds with plastic-rimmed glasses manning the Genius Bar, but Microsoft is ready to counter with their own Windows Gurus. According to Wikipedia, “Some Gurus ask for unquestioning obedience.” Weird choice, Microsoft. More »
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Computers

Windows 7 Laptops On Sale Already

3:57PM Nick Broughall | I know Gerry Harvey was planning on hosting a big Windows 7 launch party tonight, proclaiming that they’ll be selling some of the first copies of Windows 7 in the world, but we’ve just received word that some stores are already selling notebooks with Windows 7 preloaded. More »
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Entertainment

Careful, This Nokia Ovi App Store Parody Might Brainwash You

3:20PM Rosa Golijan | The Nokia Ovi App Store must really want to sell some Hannah Montana screensavers based on this parody video. Or maybe it’s more brainwashing than parody, because I kinda want one now. [Vimeo via The Really Mobile Project]
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