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Google’s Need For Speed Is About Making You Search More

Google's obsession with speed is well-documented. One of the primary design principles behind its search engine is to return results as fast as possible and strip away anything extra. But its need for speed goes well beyond search. All of Google's apps are optimized for speed (well, except Gma... (original story)

Dual Electronics iPod touch GPS dock ships at long last

It took a little longer than expected, but the first major docking solution to transform ones iPod touch into a full fledged navigating machine is now shipping directly from Apple. Dual Electronics' XGPS300 was originally announced way back in November of last year, and after a minor hiccup in January, we're finally able to plop down $199.95 to snag a window-sucking cradle with an inbuilt GPS receiver, rechargeable battery, amplified speaker and NavAtlas US / Canada map app. So, what'll it be? This, or one of those perfectly acceptable $99 PNDs? If you're smart, you'll tune in next week for o... (original story)

Eye Spy Sniper Rifle Peephole Decal – Your Grandmother Will Love It!

By Andrew Liszewski I’m not sure I ever feel this much animosity towards unwanted solicitors banging on my front door, but according to this product shot, the elderly certainly do. This removable decal, created by a company called Monkey Business, makes every vacuum salesman, Jehovah’s w... (original story)

OneRiot Rolls Out Realtime Ad Unit That Refreshes To Match Trending Topics

Last year, OneRiot ventured into the advertising world with RiotWise, an ad format which places content in an emphasized position in their realtime feed. The search engine also launched a pilot program of RiotWise Trending Ads, a stream of ads that correspond to trending topics as they emerge acr... (original story)

James Faulkner roadkill hats hopes to bring cavepeople look back in fashion

Karl Lagerfeld’s fur helmets were all the rage in his winter 2010 ready-to-wear collection, but if your PETA instincts have restrained you from wearing stylish fur clothing, then here’s a chance to proclaim your hidden desire to wear fur with James. (original story)

OneRiot Brings Its Real-Time Ads to the Web

Until now, anybody who wanted to implement real-time ads from OneRiot's RiotWise network had to get these ads through OneRiot's API and create a customized user interface around these ads. This severely limited OneRiot's appeal for website owner who wanted to experiment with real-time ads on their s... (original story)

The Engadget Show Live with Nicholas Negroponte, PlayStation Move, and Joystiq's Chris Grant

Keep your eyes tuned to this post -- because at 5:00 PM ET, we'll be starting The Engadget Show live, with Nicholas Negroponte of the MIT Media Lab and OLPC Project, Dr. Richard Marks showing off Sony's PlayStation Move, commentary from Joystiq editor Chris Grant, plus much, much, more! You seriously don't want to miss it! Of course, if you're in NY we'd love to have you attend the show in person at the Times Center. It's absolutely free! We'll start handing out tickets at 2:30PM, open the doors for seating at 4:30PM, and the show itself starts at 5PM. There will also be giveaways from Sony ... (original story)

You'd Be Crazy to Buy a Palm Now [Palm]

Palm is dying. They've been hemorrhaging money since late last year, and yesterday's woeful earnings announcement sealed its fate. It didn't have to be this way. But it's been coming for a long time. More » (original story)

Surf without a ripple with the Sea Scooter

Surfing without waves should not be a problem with the Sea Scooter by designer Kwan Ken Yong. Inspired by a combination of surfing and skating, the Sea Scooter is specially designed for the frustrated surfers who live in areas with no waves. Its... (original story)

Christina Aguilera designs ‘Eco Style’ car for Chrysler

Known for her vocal ability, music videos and ever-changing image and having won a Grammy Award, these have become standard routine for Christina Aguilera, and so she decided to show some talent in car designing. The pop star has she come up with the. (original story)



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