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Casio Exilim EX-S600D Gains DivX in Europe

Casio's Exilim EX-S600D 6 megapixel digital still camera offers the capability to capture DivX video - but it's only for sale in France and Germany.

Super Talent’s Super Cheap MP3 Player

Memory and storage device maker Super Talent's MEGA Screen MP3 player offers up to 2 GB of storage and an FM Tuner...at a retail price under $90.

Fon Woos Foneros wth $5 Routers

Upstart Spanish Wi-Fi operator Fon has a deal for you: they'll sell you a Linksys or Buffalo gateway for $5 if you agree to share your connection for 12 months.

iSkin Brings Claro to iPods

iSkin's Claro (yes, that sounds like an acne treatment) offers hard, polycarbonate, color-coordinated shells for Apple's fifth-generation iPods.

Disney Offers Libraries Preschool Site Free

Disney Online has announced it will offer public libraries free subscriptions to its ad-free Playhouse Disney Preschool Time Online.

Opera to Hit Nintendo DS in Japan July 24

Opera Software has announced the version of its Web browser to the Nintendo DS will go on sale in Japan July 24.

Boeing Unplugging Inflight Connexion?

Reports have aircraft maker Boeing mulling the future of its Connexion in-flight Internet service, considering a sale or shutting down the service entirely.

Novatel Announces Broadband ExpressCard

Novatel has announced its Merlin ExpressCard XU870, offering 3.6 Mbps wireless Internet connectivity upgradable to 7.2 Mbps once providers get up to speed.

HDMI 1.3 Doubles Bandwidth, Adds Deep Color

The companies behind HDMI technology have released the HDMI 1.3 specification, which doubles bandwidth, expands color capability, and adds technology like "lip synching."

Handhelds to Open Dead Man’s Chest

Buena Vista Games says games based on the forthcoming Disney film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" for PSP, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS will go on sale June 27.

TiVo Desktop Enhances Schedules, Portables

TiVo Desktop 2.3 adds automatic transfer of shows from your TiVo to your computer, and (for a $25 fee) the capability to transfer shows to devices like iPods, Treos, and PSPs.

AOL To Co-Produce CBS’s Saturday Kids Block

AOL has announced its KOL division will be co-producing CBS television's Saturday morning lineup of children's programming, with premiere slated for September 16.

Google Inks Toolbar Deal with Adobe

Google is paying Adobe to distribute the Google Toolbar with its downloadable software products, starting with Shockwave.

Electronic Arts Buys MMORPG Maker Mythic

Electronic Arts has snatched up Mythic Entertainment, makers of the "Dark Age of Camelot" MMORPG.

Microsoft Releases Robotics Developer Tools

By your command! Software giant Microsoft is releasing tools which lowly carbon units can use to maintain and service the needs of their robot overlords. Huzzah!

Belkin Announces TuneDeck for iPod nano

Belkin's TuneDeck for iPod nano let you synch up your music with your ride using your car's built-in cassette deck.

MOG Intros Social Network for Music Fans

There's a new social networking site: MOG, aimed at self-professed music junkies who want to rant, rave, share what they're listening to, and connect with like (or unlike) minds.

T-Mobile Buddies Up with the Sidekick 3

T-Mobile has officially launched pre-orders for the Sidekick 3 smartphone, which features a QWERTY keyboard, camera, music player, miniSD support, and a trackball.

Verizon Drops VOIP Patent Suit on Vonage

Vonage takes another one on the chin as, out of nowhere, telecommunication giant Verizon claims Vonage's VOIP technology violates its patents.

BitTorrent Supports Filmmaking Festival

Former bad-boy file-sharing technology BitTorrent aims to improve its industry credibility - and help indie filmmakers - by supporting the Duke City Shootout short film festival.

Cingular Pushes Microsoft Direct Push Email

Cingular has rolled out support for Microsoft Direct Push email service for its 8125 Pocket PC.

Nokia Unveils Five New Handsets

Finlands's Nokia has revealed five new handsets, including new 3G phones and two cameraphones, set to reach markets later this year.

Toshiba gigabeat 30 and 60 GB PMPs On Sale

Toshiba's gigabeat portable players arrive at retailers today, touting deals with Napster, eMusic, Rhapsody, and Vongo.

Creating Kaos Explores Making a MMOG

IDG is debuting Creating Kaos, a reality-based video series about first-time game developer Damon Grow's efforts to create the world's largest massively online multiplayer game.

MSN Announces Fan Club: Reality Baseball

MSN Originals has announced its first title: Fan Club: Reality Baseball, letting users manage a real-life minor league baseball team.

Verizon’s Fios TV Service Nabs PBS

Verizon's Fios digital TV service will carry digital channels offered by public television stations, including programing aimed at kids and Hispanic viewers.

eCinema Boasts CRT Quality in LCDs

eCinema's DCM40HDR "reference grade" HD LCD monitors promise to deliver astonishing contrast ratios and the deepest, darkest blacks. But when? And for how much?

Kingston Ships 2GB miniSD, MMCmobile Cards

If you're running out of memory on your smartphone, Kingston wants you to know about their new 2 GB miniSD and MMCmobile memory modules.

Netscape Reborn as Community News Service

Netscape used to be the first name in Web browsers, then AOL tried to make it a portal. Now Netscape is back as a community-driven news service.

Philips Updates GoGear MP3 Players

Philips' new GoGear players offer 1 and 2 GB capacities with a touch-sensitive case, built-in FM tuner, voice recorder, and PlaysForSure compatibility.

ZVOX 325 Puts Surround Sound in a Box

ZVOX Audio's 325 puts quality surround sound capability in an affordable, small, all-in-one cabinet.

Creative Says Apple Trade Probe Underway

Creative says the U.S. International Trade Commission is investigating its request that Apple be barred from importing iPods into the United States.

Get ’em Hooked Early: Dish Adds BabyFirstTV

Dish Networks is adding BabyFirstTV to its channel lineup, making it the first satellite TV service to directly target infants and toddlers.

Fretlight USB Guitars Go Pro

So you wanna me a rock and roll star? With OpTek's FG451-Pro, you can use your computer's USB port and this guitar's built-in fingerboard LEDs to learn some riffs.

Google Earth Keeps On Turning

Google has released a new beta of Google Earth, its popular application combining maps and satellite imagery...and wiggles out from under a threatened injunction.

Keep Going with APC’s Mobile Power Pack

If you love those portable digital devices but hate running out of juice, APC's Mobile Power Pack offers extra oomph for any gizmo you can charge via USB.

Nyko FM Trans Kit for iPod nano

If you need to listen to your ultra-thing iPod nano over your car audio system, Nyko's got an FM transmitter solution with easy mounting and built-in charging.

CinemaNow Bags Fox Films, TV Shows

Having just landed deals with Warner Brothers and Disney, online movie service CinemaNow will be selling movies and TV shows from Fox.