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What's your favorite type of movie to watch?
Action. - 55.56%
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Comedies. - 11.11%
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Documentaries. - 11.11%
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Dramas. - 5.56%
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Horror. - 16.67%
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Golden Robot USB Drive looks familiar…
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 PM - by doru
It’s funny how you can see something and it just so strongly reminds you of something else you’ve seen before, like this very subtle Golden Robot USB Drive that I just can’t seem to put my finger on.* Every time I glance at it I just hear this annoying voice yammering off a bunch of [...]

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The Engadget Podcast, live at 4:30PM EST!
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 PM - by stinger2
Not much happened this week apart from a local fruit company holding a small event, a minor industry get-together in Germany, and Samsung releasing a giant Galaxy S. Yeah, yawn. Josh, Paul, and Nilay will be on hand at 4:30PM EST to talk it all over, so get cozy... [Read More]
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Vodafone's Microsoft Surface: like Go Fish for phones
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 PM - by stinger2
Microsoft worked with Vodafone late last year to deploy Surfaces to a few dozen stores in several European countries (much as AT&T has done in the US), and one of those un... [Read More]
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App Review: Angry Birds (Android)
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 PM - by stinger2
What does it take to make an addictive game? Not much -- just throw in some super simple controls, cute graphics, and basic physics. Rovio Mobile's Angry Birds is one such game that includes all these elements, and today the studio's just released a public [Read More]
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Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 AM - by doru
Want to be some sort of mystic practitioner? Then get the Bed of Nails Relaxation Mat which supposedly helps you release inner tension while lower stress levels and hitting a sense of high in your personal well-being. Wait a minute, you say, aren’t nails really sharp and painful to lie on? Not really, it is [...]

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Gadget Thumbnails for 02-Sep-2010
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 AM - by doru
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Sharp releases slew of new Quattron TVs at IFA 2010
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 AM - by stinger2
Just in case those George Takei commercials didn't clue you in that Sharp was serious about Qu... [Read More]
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Skype 5.0 beta brings 10-way video calling to the world
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 AM - by stinger2
Skype's Windows client is showing a bit of ambition today as its latest beta version now boasts a mighty 10-way video calling implementation. The earlier v5.0 beta threw up [Read More]
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Canon's PowerShot S95 gets reviewed, found to be worthy S90-successor
Sep 03, 2010 - 9:00 AM - by stinger2
Canon's PowerShot S90 managed to attract a considerable fan base with some stellar image quality and professional-level features, but it did have a few drawbacks -- most not... [Read More]
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ESET has NOD32 anti-virus update pains
Sep 03, 2010 - 6:28 AM - by BitRaider
A botched update to the ESET NOD32 Virus Signature Database Update 5418 today is causing mayhem on thousands of Windows XP SP3 machines and Windows Servers alike.

The main problem .. being that the anti-virus actually locks up your explorer...

http://www.thinq.co.uk/2010/9/2/eset...tivirus-pains/
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Chrome Stable Updates to Version 6 with Extension Syncing and Form Autofill
Sep 03, 2010 - 6:26 AM - by BitRaider
Two years after its inception, web browser Google Chrome reaches version 6 in its stable release today, bringing with it the much sought-after extension syncing, form autofill and autofill syncing, and an even more streamlined UI.

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Animal abuse goes viral
Sep 02, 2010 - 9:26 PM - by doru


A video of a woman throwing puppies into a river was posted online. The video has sparked online outrage. Several groups are working to track down the woman. A reward has been offered for information leading to her arrest.

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Amazon struggles to compete with iTunes and Netflix
Sep 02, 2010 - 9:24 PM - by doru


Amazon is working with studios to offer unlimited movies and TV shows. The content would be streamed through Amazon's existing services. This is an attempt to compete with iTunes' and Netflix's video content services.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100901/D9HV1VU81.html

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Sony launches new e-readers
Sep 02, 2010 - 9:23 PM - by doru


Sony has upgraded its e-readers. The three readers have improved E-ink displays. And they all boast touch capability, thanks to infrared tracking. Prices are $179, $229 and $299.

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Sony launches iTunes rival
Sep 02, 2010 - 9:22 PM - by doru


Sony has launched a new cloud-based music service called Qriocity. It is available on the PlayStation 3 and Sony computers. Sony's home entertainment gear can also access it. Qriocity has been streaming video since April.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-11151844

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