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Mobile

HTC Eris Launching Alongside Droid According To Leaked Docs

New leaked documents suggest all the Droid Eris grumblings we’ve heard were true: it should launch November 6, and will supposedly run $US99 after rebate. I’m actually excited about this phone, hopefully the 2.0 update comes around quick. [Engadget]

Software

HTC’s “Virtual Book” UI Patent Could Be Sense UI’s Successor

HTC’s new UI patent that “organises applications, widgets, and web pages into pages of a virtual book” may “borrow” a few ideas from Palm, but it’s cool with me. I’m all for a snazzier version of Pre’s card system.

Software

Week In Review—The Second Coming Of Android

Think of this week’s round of announcements as Android’s débutante ball. She’s gone from a lovable ragamuffin to a mature OS that’s ready for the spotlight. With Android 2.0, Motorola Droid and Google Maps Navigation, she stole our hearts.

Geek Out

I Ate The Windows 7 Burger

Today I ate two things: whale steak and the Windows 7 burger. Only one of these meals made me want to vomit.

Just To Clarify: Google Will NOT Release Their Own Hardware

Not to say “we told you so”, but we told you so. Google won’t be releasing its own Android hardware. Not now, not ever.

Cars

You’ve Reached A River In Your “Opera” Luxury Trailer

River Depth: 1.36 metres. Water Temperature: Warm. 1) Attempt to ford the river. 2) Call your private helicopter to airlift wagon. 3) Caulk wagon and float it across. What is your choice?

Asus Continues USB 3.0 Onslaught With A Cheap PCI-E Card

Man, Asus is really going nuts with USB 3.0 gear this week. First this 3.0 compatible motherboard, now a SuperSpeed ready PCI-E card that won’t even break the bank at $US30.

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