October, 2009

Google Building Maker is a brand new tool for Google Earth that any Sim City overlords and would-be Norman Fosters will go crazy for: it lets you make 3D buildings quickly and easily from the big G’s own snaps, and the best ones get to go on the official 3D building layer!

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Vodafone preps PC cloud backup

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VodafoneVodafone has just struck a deal to offer remote backup of files stashed on laptops and desktops belonging to network customers. Who needs a Time Capsule when you can chuck it all on the cloud instead?

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WikiReader: ex-Apple designer puts Wikipedia in your pocket

The WikiReader isn’t a device you see too often in the age of the cloud and mobile broadband. It’s a standalone gadget with no 3G, no Wi-Fi, and no colour screen, just a memory card with all of Wikipedia stored on it. Here’s the thing: it was made by an ex-Apple designer. What was he thinking?

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Ink your own HTC Tattoo case

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Ink your own HTC Tattoo caseWe’re quite taken with the HTC Tattoo titchy Android phone and its smartphone specs squished inside, but if you wanted to make that monochrome case a little bit more vibrant, HTC’s offering a rainbow of different custom cases, and even the opportunity to tart up a shell of your own design!

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Queen Rock Band incoming?

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Brian MayBrian May’s mulleted minifig gracing LEGO Rock Band isn’t enough for the Queen guitarist when it comes to gaming. The music legend has now hinted that a full, dedicated Rock Band game could be on the cards for Freddie and co too.

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acer-aspire-oneAcer has just confirmed its first Windows 7 Aspire One netbook, with plans to get it rolling out from 22 October. The question is, does it move on from the XP-touting models of old? And what other Windows 7 plans has Acer got going on?

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Sky News streams online 24/7

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Sky NewsSky News is to begin streaming its broadcast channel live and free around the clock online, so you’ll be able to get the latest headlines whenever, even without a Sky subscription.

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Unboxed: Dyson Air Multiplier Unboxed: Dyson Air Multiplier

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It's a sizeable box, but there's very little wasted space. The Dyson Air Multiplier is just a bit big, that's all!

We’ve been teased with videos, got handsy with it this morning, and now we’ve bagged our very own Dyson Air Multiplier. See our unboxing photos and see what’s in store when you prize this futuristic fan from its designer packaging.

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