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by Joshua Topolsky, posted Jul 15th 2008 at 9:54AMFurther confirming his utter disconnect from reality, Sony head Howard Stringer referred to Nintendo’s market-dominating Wii as an “expensive niche game device.” Previous to making that statement, Stringer bafflingly said, “I’ve played a Nintendo Wii, I don’t see it as a competitor.” Now look — we’re not saying you’re in some kind of CEO super-denial, but all signs point to the possibility that you should probably consider the Wii a competitor (since it is… well… (Read the full post about ‘CE-Oh no he didn’t! Part LVII: Howard Stringer says the Wii is not ‘a competitor’’…)

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by Darren Murph, posted Jul 15th 2008 at 10:42AM We dig the idea in theory, we really do, but we can definitely see this causing more harm than good. Starting this fall, San Francisco will begin a trial involving wireless parking sensors in 6,000 of its 24,000 metered spaces, enabling antsy drivers to be alerted via street signs or cellphones when a spot becomes available. Only one problem — give 50 anxious motorists the same message that a single spot is unoccupied, and you’ve just created a bona fide mess. (Read the full post about ‘San Francisco to test wireless parking sensors, cause rat races to momentarily open spaces’…)

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FROM GAMERTELL - You know how you can talk to your DS’s tiny microphone and look like a crazy person? Soon you’ll be able to look slightly more sane and sing to your Wii. At its E3 2008 press conference, Nintendo introduced the WiiSpeak microphone. It’s not an attachment to the WiiMote, which… MORE » Keep up with the latest gadget goodness! - Subscribe to our feed → Tags: mobiles, robots, toys, computers (Read the full post about ‘Nintnedo’s WiiSpeak microphone for your Wii’…)

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Yogurt Ice Blended from Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is cold, refreshing, NON-FAT, contains 4 active cultures, and is packed with protein. Like the Coffee Bean’s brew, it’s not too sweet. It has a tangy bite and comes in 3 tasty flavors - Strawberry, Mango and Original (my personal favorite). My grilfriend - and guinea pig - prefers the mango for the citrus boost. A relatively guilt-free treat, it’s made with non-fat yogurt with four very lively cultures, with 25% to 50% of the total recommended daily calcium intake and between 9 to 18 grams of protein per serving. But don’t take our word for it. We’ll be giving away free coupons to Popgadget Drop email subscribers. Sign up here for our free emails. (Read the full post about ‘An icy treat that’s good for you’…)

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Sony has rolled out a new multimedia notebook in the form of the Sony VAIO FW, catering to high definition fans the way such movies were meant to be seen. You will be able to choose from a plethora of configurations, ranging from a standard to a premium model. Of course, the latter is able to play Blu-ray discs, letting you enjoy high definition content in full 1080 HD resolution when hooked to a compatible HDTV. In addition, it makes for a great backup device by storing, recording and playing back personal content on high-capacity BD media - I know I could certainly make do with 25GB of extra storage space. The FW notebook will tip the scales at slightly over six pounds, which makes it quite hefty. (Read the full post about ‘Sony VAIO FW notebook unveiled’…)

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Sony has just introduced the new VAIO Z Series notebooks that brings a sleek and powerful machine in a lightweight package. It tips the scales at slightly over 3 pounds, featuring a vivid 13.1″ widescreen display backed by Sony’s own XBRITE-DuraView LCD technology that offers scratch-resistant durability and 100% color saturation. Depending on the model chosen, you will be able to get a maximum high resolution 1,600 x 900 widescreen display, offering a wider workspace compared to a standard display despite sharing the same footprint. The keyboard panel is covered by a seamless sheet of brushed aluminum, framing its individual keys. (Read the full post about ‘Sony releases VAIO Z Series notebooks’…)

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Some developers are getting fed up.  Just a few months ago, they were the hope for higher level of happiness with our phone.  Now, they’ve become teenagers: depressed, full of angst, holding ill will toward “the man”.  In the developer forum, a petition has been presented that is gaining some steam with a reasonable list of demands: let us know WTF is going on.” I am paraphrasing here. With this past weekends news of 10 million iPhone apps (and I am personally addicted to sifting through the App Store in my free time - damn Apple), you’ve got to wonder how strong a temptation it is just to give up on Android’s promises and move on.  Surely Google is feeling some of this: In my personal opinion it is not the right choice to keep developers in the dark. (Read the full post about ‘Developers revolting on Gphone?’…)

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The Nokia 8208 is a dual-slider phone offering a 3 megapixel camera as well as the following features: * 3.5mm audio jack * built-in GPS * 2.2″ 16M color QVGA (240×320 pixel) resolution main display * FM radio built-in * micro-USB connector * CDMA 800/1900MHz * EV-DO/1xRTT * Bluetooth v2.0 +EDR * 150MB internal memory * microSD card slot (up to 8GB) Via MobileBurn. Tags: camera, tech, cameras, computers (Read the full post about ‘Nokia 8208′…)

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Sony has announced several new models of its famous VAIO notebook series. One of these is the VAIO BZ series notebooks geared for the business and IT professional. This lightweight notebook PC features a 15.4-inch LCD widescreen display with an option to have an anti-glare screen using Sony’s XBRITE-ECO LCD technology. The VAIO BZ series notebooks are also said to be made of a durable magnesium alloy casing and include a G-Sensor Shock Protection technology that would protect the machine from bumps, knocks and accidents usually encountered by users who bring their notebook PCs while traveling. (Read the full post about ‘Sony unveils the 15.4-inch VAIO BZ notebook series’…)

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This new GPS by the Spanish company, Keruve, is a pretty cool one because it basically displays where certain people are located. Basically, you can find out the location of those wearing the special bracelet that it comes with. The bracelet itself is waterproof and is designed to stay on your wrist, unless you decide to take it off, and that requires the use of a special tool. This is good for those who have Alzheimer’s and your family is trying to look after you, using this bracelet, you can always know where that person is. An alarm even goes off when the battery is low, and the battery life is really good, about three and a half days. (Read the full post about ‘Keruve offers GPS device to help track your loved ones’…)

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