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by Darren Murph, posted Jul 26th 2008 at 4:58PMHey, both of you Yahoo! Music Store customers, listen up. Just hours after Yahoo! affirmed that it would be powering down its DRM servers, along comes a spokesperson to alleviate any worries that you two will get screwed in all of this. According to Carrie Davis, customers “will be compensated for whatever they paid for the music,” and she continued on to state that Yahoo “had not yet decided what exactly it would do, but it would take care of its customers.” Some of the possible options include getting cash back for the money spent on tracks or receiving MP3 versions of the jams sans DRM (we’d take the former, thanks). (Read the full post about ‘Yahoo! to compensate DRM-protected Music Store customers’…)

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I don’t know why, but I love hose nozzles, maybe not so much for the device itself, but b/c I get to play with water! Probably goes back to being a kid. After all, what kid do you know doesn’t like splashing around or squirting someone else, and it just gets better with a high-powered nozzle!

This nozzle has 5 spray settings, and a 2-way shut-off. It’s heavy-duty, and is guaranteed for life. It’s made with stainless steel, fiberglass, brass threads and has a comfort-grip of santoprene rubber.

(Read the full post about ‘Stainless Steel Hose Nozzle - guaranteed not to break or leak’…)

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The latest craze to sweep the UK is offering mobile phone deals with free gifts. This represents a very attractive option for both the mobile retailer and the consumer. Not only does the consumer get a free gift that they could not normally afford, but the retailer gets a much needed sale.

Mobile phone companies are offering things like mobile phones with free laptop as well as free Nintendo WII’s and LCD TV’s.

(Read the full post about ‘Mobile Phone Deals with Free Gifts’…)

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Coming in a close 3-2 vote, the $3.3 billion purchase of XM from rival Sirius has been given the official seal of approval from the FCC. This news will now leave US customers with just one satellite radio service, which initially sounds like not the best of news, however at least some from the FCC think this was a good move. According to a recent statement from FCC Chairman Kevin Martin, “this merger is in the public interest and will ultimately benefit consumers.” As a consumer and a current Sirius subscriber I can only hope that turns out to be an accurate statement. While the approval has been granted, this decision does not come without some guidelines, which are being set in place to offer protection to consumers. (Read the full post about ‘Sirius, XM merger receive the official FCC approval’…)

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It seems like Fujitsu is prepping a new mini laptop/tablet pc called the Lifebook U2010. Don’t be confused by the model name though as it certainly is different from the Lifebook T2010 which was previously announced by Fujitsu. For one the U2010 sports a 5.6-inch 1024×768 display while the T2010 has a full 12.1-inch LED display. The U2010 also features a 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz Intel Atom processor, a 80GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, a 3G radio, GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. We don’t know about you, but those features are certainly top-notch for a tablet PC as small as the LifeBook U2010, hence it is expected to hit the streets with a retail of around $1300. (Read the full post about ‘Fujitsu’s new Lifebook U2010 spotted somewhere in Vietnam’…)

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iSkin wants to pamper your precious new iPhone 3G with the revo2 soft premium silicone protector, offering protection, quality and style in a single package. Crafted for a superior fit, the revo2 snugly encapsulates the iPhone 3G and provides complete coverage from everyday hazards such as impact, shock, dirt, dust and moisture. Complimenting this protection is an array of impressive features, highlighted by Microban antimicrobial product protection, a detachable ViSOR transparent face shield, a dust repelling micro-texture grip, integrated port-to-port protection, accented volume and power buttons, an anti-glare and anti-fingerprint screen film, unobstructed silent mode switch, mic, camera and speaker access, and an industry first: a special translucent silicone zone that protects the iphone’s proximity and ambient light sensors without obstruction. (Read the full post about ‘iSkin offers revo2 iPhone 3G case’…)

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Be the life of the party with this Beer Tube Siren! It will require a quartet of AA batteries to operate, so hopefully you’re sober enough to replace them should they run out of juice in the middle of a hard night’s partying. Great for bars & restaurants - patrons can flip the switch to let your servers know they are ready for another tube. Wonderful for parties - having a birthday party? Let the birthday child feel special with a lighted lid Turn on the switch and light will let everyone know that the tube is ready to party. For $19 a pop, this is one of the cheaper (and wackier) drinking gadgets I’ve seen so far…definitely not meant for folks who intend to remain sober. (Read the full post about ‘Beer Tube Siren’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Jul 26th 2008 at 7:12AM So yeah, quite a few NVIDIA GPUs have been acting up. Nothing new there. However, Dell’s attempting to help its laptop owners out by making a few notable BIOS updates readily available for download. Apparently the issue “is a weak die / packaging material set, which may fail with GPU temperature fluctuations.” In order to combat the problem, Dell’s BIOS flashes “modify the fan profile to help regulate GPU temperature fluctuations,” though the Round Rock powerhouse only promises that the updates will “help reduce the likelihood of GPU issues.” Hit the read link and give it a go — it can’t hurt… (Read the full post about ‘Dell explains NVIDIA GPU issues, throws out BIOS updates to help’…)

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These mind blowing concept cars designs developed by RCA are made of aerodynamic glass or with a split framework mimicking a motorcycle and sidecar. “The Royal College of Arts has recently showcased auto designs which are sleek and cutting edge concepts ready to steal your heart away. Their display included electric engines to ultra-lightweight materials to driver less navigation system. Most of the cars are 1-seater or 2-seaters.” [ Source ] (Read the full post about ‘PICTURES: RCA Sleek futuristic cars are real cool’…)

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We’ve caught a few glimpses of Fujitsu’s Lifebook U2010 in the past, but now we’ve got a whole handful of new shots of the crazy-versatile device, plus some fresh video and actual, honest-to-goodness specs. According to a Vietnamese forum. the miniature laptop / tablet will feature an Intel Atom CPU (at 1.6GHz or 1.8GHz), a 5.6-inch 1024 x 768 display, an 80GB hard drive, 1GB of RAM, a 3G radio, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, and will weigh 680 grams (about 1.5 lbs). No word on a street date or regions for the device right now, but the price is said to clock in around a hefty $1300. (Read the full post about ‘Fujitsu’s Lifebook U2010 gets new pics, specs’…)

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