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Phones

LG Unveils Sun-Smart POP (GD510)

12:00PM Chris Oaten | I don’t know about you but when I think smartphones, LG isn’t a brand I turn to first. However, according to Akihabara News, LG unveiled its “Pop” model yesterday, and it warrants a closer look – if not for its specs, then at least for its built-in solar panel. More »
Entertainment

Sony/Universal’s ‘PoP’ Machine Sells Blu-rays and PS3 Games, Not Delicious Grape Soda

11:45PM Mark Wilson | You know what sounds really good right now? An artificially flavoured fruit soda. But since we don’t have one, we’ll settle for the Sony and Universal joint venture called PoP. It’s an “entertainment vending machine” that uses a touchscreen interface to sell and dispense Blu-rays, PS3 Games, DVDs, CDs, and movie/music downloads for the various PMPs. Arriving in your favourite public spaces soon, the systems promise to launch with 150 movie titles and even run occasional sales. So who knows, they could actually be worth using. Hit up the link for a video of the interface. [Stuff Clip and Story via Kotaku] More »