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TiVo just announced today that downloaded video content can now be viewed directly on TV sets. As the leader in digital video recorders or DVRs, TiVo continues to deliver a broader range of entertainment from Web that can be easily accessed from the tube. TiVo updated their Desktop Plus PC software to enable the users to search for new video content easier. TiVo users can now check the newest video content available through RSS feeds. You know, like RSS the website way. But making the TiVo now better than satellite and cable channels is the app that allows users to access niche and specialized video content. (Read the full post about ‘TiVo now allows direct watching of Internet video downloads on the tube’…)

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If you already own one of the early B1 or B2 AMD Phenom chips, or if you like stuff on the cheap, you will soon be able to run on any motherboard with the Table Lookahead Buffer “fix” disabled. This fix is the one that causes a 5-20% performance dip to protect users from a supposed rarely occurring bug in AMD’s early Phenom chips.

AMD is now claiming it is working with motherboard manufacturers to help enable new BIOS releases that will allow users to turn the fix on or off to get the common 5-20% performance increase and take the risk of running into the uncommon TLB bug.

It sounds like a good idea to me.

(Read the full post about ‘AMD says you can switch off your TLB problem’…)

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Yes, you like gadgets, but sometimes you can’t help yourself and you over-extend that paycheck just a bit too much in your quest to have the best gadgets or give the best gizmo gifts. New gadget blog, s2999, helps you out by not listing anything above $29.99. Yup, it’s true! I’m sure you can now figure out why the name is what the name is… Tags: mobiles, mobile devices, cameras, wi-fi (Read the full post about ‘New Gadget Blog, s2999, keeps you from breaking the bank’…)

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GOX Pure Oxygen In A Can Go-X is 99,5% pure oxygen that will re-energise you when you are feeling low.Perfect For The Morning After The Night Before….It is quite easy to use. Simply swing in the trip lever and put the inhaler cup over mouth and nose. Then press the trip lever down for 1-2 sec. and inhale deeply at the same time. Inhale at least 5 times for each application. The contents are enough for aproxx. (Read the full post about ‘GOX Pure Oxygen In A Can’…)

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Helio has finally realized that Opera Mini is the favored browser among its users so they’ve made it official. An improved Opera Mini browser (perhaps optimized for Helio) is now available for download direct from Helio. If you’re checking out their web site and don’t see anything, don’t fret. Helio hasn’t made an official announcement about this yet but the Opera Mini client really is available for download. HelioCity is reporting about this and they’ve included instructions on how to download Opera Mini as well. How to get it: 1. From the idle screen, type the jumpcode “67372” (OPERA). 2. Hit the flamekey 3. Download, and enjoy! (Read the full post about ‘Opera Mini now officially supported by Helio’…)

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The latest notebook that is rumored to be to hitting the ultra-mobile, or Eee PC competitor market looks like it could be the Intel Netbook. A few pictures have turned up of the new device courtesy of a “buddy that works for a US Based OEM.” The Netbook is said to feature a 9-inch display, 900MHz Celeron processor, 512MB RAM, 40GB hard drive, Wi-Fi, Ethernet and will be running Windows XP. The Netbook also weighs less than three-pounds and has a carrying handle built-in. Rumor has it that the Netbook will be landing in the US around June and be in the ballpark of $400. Of course with all leaked pics, we are left to wonder just how accurate or real they are, based on these blurry, but somewhat nice camera-phone style pics the Netbook does have a nice appearance. (Read the full post about ‘The Intel Netbook; Rumored pics of Intel’s new UMPC’…)

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The Citizen ITX21-5014 Independent watch is meant for folks who want a fully functional watch that does not fail when it comes to aesthetics, and this timepiece fulfils its “mission” particularly well without going overboard. Details include a checkered etched solid stainless strap, well designed buttons, and a full face, lightly smoked glass among others. On the background dial of the watch, you get an LCD display which can be turned on or off. The alarm, calendar, chronograph and timer functions will be enabled only when the LCD is turned on. The Citizen ITX21-5014 also has an EL backlight just in case you want to know what time you keep on getting up to go pee in the middle of the night. Just make sure you have $223 stashed away somewhere before you pick up the Citizen ITX21-5014. (Read the full post about ‘Citizen ITX21-5014 Independent Watch’…)

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When I started out in business (dinosaurs still roamed the earth), women had no choice in laptop bags; you had to use a “man” bag, a boring black utilitarian-looking thing. Thank goodness that’s all changed. Today we have choices of laptop bags that look like stylish, expensive handbags: fun, flirty ones that weigh nothing yet cradle your laptop, rock n’ roll choices, retro bags, functional yet pretty roller bags. Your bag says as much about you as your FaceBook page these days. In our ongoing effort to narrow down choices for our discerning readers, we present a round-up of road-tested laptop bags. (Read the full post about ‘Laptop Bag Bonanza — The Best of the Best’…)

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Pentax has recently introduced the 8-megapixel V20, a seemingly worthy addition to Pentax’s point-and-shoot camera line. The V20 boasts of a 5x zoom lens aside from the high megapixels, plus a generous LCD screen that measures 3-inches. The V20 is a stylish and ultra-slim camera that also comes with three more innovative features: Face Recognition, Smile Capture, and the Blink Detection. Face Recognition detects faces and automatically sets the camera’s exposure to a maximum. The Smile Capture, on the other hand, enables the camera to only shoot if the subject is already smiling, just like an other new cameras now. Blink Detection impresses by alarming the camera user when subjects’ eyes are closed for a possible retake. (Read the full post about ‘Pentax announces the 8-megapixel V20′…)

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AT&T and Research In Motion have announced that AT&T business subscribers now have a new BlackBerry model to consider when selecting a handset: the Blackberry Pearl 8120. If you’re a regular BlackBerry user then you’ll definitely want to consider the BlackBerry Pearl 8120. The biggest feature that sets the phone apart from other BlackBerry handhelds is the fact that it has built-in Wi-Fi. Adding some style to the phone, the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 will come in a sapphire-blue color. Increased productivity comes in the fact that you can simultaneously access voice and data services when using the Wi-Fi connectivity. (Read the full post about ‘BlackBerry Wi-Fi comes to AT&T with the Pearl 8120′…)

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