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• MythBuster uses Twitter to fight 11000 phone bill
• What To Know About the New Apple iPhone 3G
• The evolutionary origin of depression
• Sophisticated weather satellite rockets into orbit
• Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect
• Gates buys Feynman's "Messenger" lectures
• Trine: Co-Op Demo Impressions
• 10 Great Apps to Convert Audio & Video Files in Linux
• Pixar's Animatronic Luxo Jr. Melts Our Hearts in Live Action
• Rumors surface of a PlayStation cell phone
• Is Apple's Mac Mini a MacBook inside?
• The Video Bay, Now In Beta
• UK ATMs set to offer WiFi access, free for BT and iPhone users
• Michael Jackson: The video game star
• Capcom puts Marvel vs Capcom 2 release near 'the end of July'
• YouTube Doubles Upload Size Limit
• Google homepage doesn't close html tags, on purpose
• Microsoft To Offer Windows 7 On USB Thumb Drives?
• Analysis: Climate Bill May Spur Energy Revolution
• How to be a Programmer: A Short, Comprehensive, and Personal Summary
• 10 Great Apps to Convert Audio Video Files in Linux
• UK ATMs set to offer WiFi access
• Ask HN: Bitbucket and GitHub integration
• iPhone 3G S Dropped in Swimming Pool: Real or Fake?
• How To Save The Newspapers, Vol. XII: Outlaw Linking
• Linux 2.6.31 is Already in Testing Mode, Release in Summer
• Transparent electronics: solar windows in your house, cars
• Self-Service Nation: Why Targeting Small Business Is Good Business
• Songbird addon for Ubuntu that uses new notification system
• Software that spots hidden social networks
• Linux Kernel Design Patterns
• Review: System76 Bonobo Professional Linux Notebook
• FreeBSD 8.0
• Visual Awareness in photography
• Ksplice Offers Rebootless Updates For Ubuntu Systems
• Linux 2.6.31 is Already in Testing Mode, Release in Summer
• Songbird addon for Ubuntu that uses new notification system
• New post: How to Make Easy Money on Google
• Linux Kernel Design Patterns
• Review: System76 Bonobo Professional Linux Notebook
• FreeBSD 8.0
• Jack White, Jimmy Page latest to take pot-shots at Guitar Hero
• Copyfraud and CC ignorance
• How to Free Up Disk Space on Your Mac
• Indie Game Developer: The Definition
• Sony launches VAIO Signature Collection, 2000 worth
• Acer’s Everywhere. How Did That Happen?
• Best advice: Gates on Gates
• Weekly Vector Inspiration #24
• Linux Powers Storage and HPC

MythBuster uses Twitter to fight 11000 phone bill Posted: 27 Jun 2009 02:03 PM PDT Google News: Technology / Canada MythBuster uses Twitter to fight 11000 phone bill  — Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of Discovery Channel show Mythbusters Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage. Any notion that social media can't eff...

What To Know About the New Apple iPhone 3G Posted: 27 Jun 2009 01:28 PM PDT MixxTechnology / Whattoknow What To Know About the New Apple iPhone 3G  — What To Know About the New Apple iPhone 3G and what the new features of the iPhone.

The evolutionary origin of depression Posted: 27 Jun 2009 01:03 PM PDT HackerNews / Economist The evolutionary origin of depression  —

Sophisticated weather satellite rockets into orbit Posted: 27 Jun 2009 12:48 PM PDT Newspond / HoustonChronicle Sophisticated weather satellite rockets into orbit  — AP - A sophisticated new weather satellite rocketed into orbit Saturday, giving forecasters another powerful tool for tracking hurricanes and torna...

Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect Posted: 27 Jun 2009 11:30 AM PDT TechCrunch / TechCrunch Aardvark Open For Business Via Facebook Connect  — Aardvark's social search service has been allowing beta users to invite friends since March. But if you don't already know someone on the service, ...

Gates buys Feynman's "Messenger" lectures Posted: 27 Jun 2009 10:03 AM PDT HackerNews / Symmetrymagazine Gates buys Feynman's "Messenger" lectures   —

Trine: Co-Op Demo Impressions Posted: 27 Jun 2009 09:33 AM PDT Google News: Technology / Co-optimus Trine: Co-Op Demo Impressions  — In case you missed it, earlier this week FrozenByte released a PC demo for their upcoming three player co-op game Trine. We took the demo for a spi...

10 Great Apps to Convert Audio & Video Files in Linux Posted: 27 Jun 2009 09:24 AM PDT DiggTechnology / Makeuseof 10 Great Apps to Convert Audio & Video Files in Linux  —  With the different audio and video formats available, there is often the need to inter convert amongst them - sometimes for quality and sometimes ...

Pixar's Animatronic Luxo Jr. Melts Our Hearts in Live Action Posted: 27 Jun 2009 09:22 AM PDT Gizmodo / Gizmodo Pixar's Animatronic Luxo Jr. Melts Our Hearts in Live Action   — Luxo Jr ., the mascot of possibly the world's greatest film studio, Pixar, has been turned into an animatronic, real-life version that's remarkably...

Rumors surface of a PlayStation cell phone Posted: 27 Jun 2009 09:07 AM PDT VentureBeat / GamesVenturebeat Rumors surface of a PlayStation cell phone  — Sony Ericsson is reportedly working on a phone that combines PlayStation games with a cell phone. It's not the first time that such rumors have flo...

Is Apple's Mac Mini a MacBook inside? Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:48 AM PDT Newspond / CNET Is Apple's Mac Mini a MacBook inside?  — Apple's latest Mac Mini desktop uses parts designed for mobile PCs, according to iSuppli.

The Video Bay, Now In Beta Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:45 AM PDT Slashdot / Slashdot The Video Bay, Now In Beta  — poundhard writes "Some two years ago, it was mentioned on TorrentFreak and Slashdot that The Pirate Bay team were working on a YouTube competitor. ...

UK ATMs set to offer WiFi access, free for BT and iPhone users Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:22 AM PDT Engadget / Engadget UK ATMs set to offer WiFi access, free for BT and iPhone users  —  BT Broadband customers and UK iPhone owners, rejoice - some 2500 ATM machines near you will soon be converted to serve as free WiFi hotspots, cour...

Michael Jackson: The video game star Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:18 AM PDT Google News: Technology / ContentUsatoday Michael Jackson: The video game star  — While his strongest impression was made in the world of music, pop singer Michael Jackson, who died Thursday in Los Angeles, also made his mark in ...

Capcom puts Marvel vs Capcom 2 release near 'the end of July' Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:16 AM PDT Megite: Technology / Joystiq Capcom puts Marvel vs Capcom 2 release near 'the end of July'  —  Further clarifying reports from nearly two months ago surrounding the release of Marvel vs Capcom 2 on XBLA/PSN, Capcom's Twitter account is putti...

YouTube Doubles Upload Size Limit Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:08 AM PDT BuzzTracker: Technology (other) / Newteevee YouTube Doubles Upload Size Limit  — YouTube has doubled the size of standard uploads for regular-Joe account holders to 2 GB from 1 GB. The company told us this afternoon the move was...

Google homepage doesn't close html tags, on purpose Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:03 AM PDT HackerNews / BugGd Google homepage doesn't close html tags, on purpose  —

Microsoft To Offer Windows 7 On USB Thumb Drives? Posted: 27 Jun 2009 08:00 AM PDT Slashdot / Slashdot Microsoft To Offer Windows 7 On USB Thumb Drives?  — Barence writes "Microsoft is reportedly considering offering Windows 7 on USB thumb drives to allow netbook owners to upgrade their machines. Windo...

Analysis: Climate Bill May Spur Energy Revolution Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:48 AM PDT AskNews / ABC Analysis: Climate Bill May Spur Energy Revolution  —  ABC News - Found 43 minutes ago Congress has taken its first step toward an energy revolution, with the prospect of profound change f...

How to be a Programmer: A Short, Comprehensive, and Personal Summary Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:43 AM PDT HackerNews / MinesEdu How to be a Programmer: A Short, Comprehensive, and Personal Summary  —

10 Great Apps to Convert Audio Video Files in Linux Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:47 PM PDT NewsVineTechnology / Makeuseof 10 Great Apps to Convert Audio Video Files in Linux  — With the different audio and video formats available, there is often the need to inter convert amongst them - sometimes for quality and sometimes f...

UK ATMs set to offer WiFi access Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:43 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Engadget UK ATMs set to offer WiFi access  —  "BT Broadband customers and O2 iPhone owners, rejoice -- some 2500 ATM machines near you will soon be converted to serve as free WiFi " (Tech Indu...

Ask HN: Bitbucket and GitHub integration Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:43 PM PDT HackerNewsUpcomingNewest / NewsYcombinator Ask HN: Bitbucket and GitHub integration  —

iPhone 3G S Dropped in Swimming Pool: Real or Fake? Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:30 PM PDT Mashable / Mashable iPhone 3G S Dropped in Swimming Pool: Real or Fake?   — If you're thinking of belatedly picking up an iPhone 3G S this weekend, be assured that your new phone can swimmaybe. A video posted to YouTube l...

How To Save The Newspapers, Vol. XII: Outlaw Linking Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:30 PM PDT TechCrunch / TechCrunch How To Save The Newspapers, Vol. XII: Outlaw Linking  —  Of all the misguided schemes put forth lately to save newspapers ( micropayments! blame Google! ), the one put forth by Judge Richard Posner has t...

Linux 2.6.31 is Already in Testing Mode, Release in Summer Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:23 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / GroupsGoogle Linux 2.6.31 is Already in Testing Mode, Release in Summer  —  "Main development phase of Linux 2.6.31 completed " (Linux/Unix)

Transparent electronics: solar windows in your house, cars Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:23 PM PDT HackerNewsUpcomingNewest / Examiner Transparent electronics: solar windows in your house, cars  —

Self-Service Nation: Why Targeting Small Business Is Good Business Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:22 PM PDT GigaOM / Gigaom Self-Service Nation: Why Targeting Small Business Is Good Business  —  One of the key concepts at the core of traditional marketing is the 80-20 rule that some 80 percent of the effects (or in this case, profits) are...

Songbird addon for Ubuntu that uses new notification system Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:04 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / EnliCoCc Songbird addon for Ubuntu that uses new notification system  —  Songbird is a great music player but it doesn't use Ubuntu 9.04 (Gutsy) notification system when playback changes. Add-on Song Notifier can be con...

Software that spots hidden social networks Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:43 PM PDT HackerNewsUpcomingNewest / Economist Software that spots hidden social networks  —

Linux Kernel Design Patterns Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:43 PM PDT HackerNews / Lwn Linux Kernel Design Patterns  —

Review: System76 Bonobo Professional Linux Notebook Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:24 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Phoronix Review: System76 Bonobo Professional Linux Notebook  —  "One of the new notebooks to recently leave the System76 facilities is the Bonobo Professional, which packs an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 processor a...

FreeBSD 8.0 Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:24 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Grypto FreeBSD 8.0  —  Right now, you might be feeling anxious. You've been using some linux distro with a name you can't even pronounce or spell properly and a confusin...

Visual Awareness in photography Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:16 PM PDT NewsVineTechnology / EriqalanNewsvine Visual Awareness in photography  — I frequently reread old photo books looking for or revisiting techniques for my photo classes and I thought about making an article from a section ...

Ksplice Offers Rebootless Updates For Ubuntu Systems Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:15 PM PDT Slashdot / Slashdot Ksplice Offers Rebootless Updates For Ubuntu Systems  — sdasher writes "Ksplice has started offering Ksplice Uptrack for Ubuntu Jaunty, a free service that delivers rebootless versions of all the latest ...

Linux 2.6.31 is Already in Testing Mode, Release in Summer Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:23 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / GroupsGoogle Linux 2.6.31 is Already in Testing Mode, Release in Summer  —  "Main development phase of Linux 2.6.31 completed " (Linux/Unix)

Songbird addon for Ubuntu that uses new notification system Posted: 27 Jun 2009 07:04 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / EnliCoCc Songbird addon for Ubuntu that uses new notification system  —  Songbird is a great music player but it doesn't use Ubuntu 9.04 (Gutsy) notification system when playback changes. Add-on Song Notifier can be con...

New post: How to Make Easy Money on Google Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:48 PM PDT Twitter / Seobook New post: How to Make Easy Money on Google  —

Linux Kernel Design Patterns Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:43 PM PDT HackerNews / Lwn Linux Kernel Design Patterns  —

Review: System76 Bonobo Professional Linux Notebook Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:24 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Phoronix Review: System76 Bonobo Professional Linux Notebook  —  "One of the new notebooks to recently leave the System76 facilities is the Bonobo Professional, which packs an Intel Core 2 Quad Q9000 processor a...

FreeBSD 8.0 Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:24 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Grypto FreeBSD 8.0  —  Right now, you might be feeling anxious. You've been using some linux distro with a name you can't even pronounce or spell properly and a confusin...

Jack White, Jimmy Page latest to take pot-shots at Guitar Hero Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:08 PM PDT MixxTechnology / VideogamesYahoo Jack White, Jimmy Page latest to take pot-shots at Guitar Hero  — "It's depressing to have a label come and tell you that Guitar Hero is how kids are learning about music and experiencing music," White said, quote...

Copyfraud and CC ignorance Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:08 PM PDT Twitter / Creativecommons Copyfraud and CC ignorance  —

How to Free Up Disk Space on Your Mac Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:04 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Ehow How to Free Up Disk Space on Your Mac  —  It seems like your Mac is always running out of space, and when it really starts getting full it can even slow down. If you're like most people, y...

Indie Game Developer: The Definition Posted: 27 Jun 2009 06:03 PM PDT HackerNews / Ninjabee Indie Game Developer: The Definition  —

Sony launches VAIO Signature Collection, 2000 worth Posted: 27 Jun 2009 05:44 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Engadget Sony launches VAIO Signature Collection, 2000 worth  —  Been getting the feeling that your laptop was missing that certain something, that little detail, the perfect touch... crocodile skin, perhaps? (...

Acer’s Everywhere. How Did That Happen? Posted: 27 Jun 2009 05:43 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Nytimes Acer's Everywhere. How Did That Happen?  —  Acer, based in Taiwan, is on a pace to overtake Dell as the second-biggest PC maker, propelled by its low-cost laptops and netbooks. (Software)

Best advice: Gates on Gates Posted: 27 Jun 2009 05:43 PM PDT HackerNews / Cnn Best advice: Gates on Gates  —

Weekly Vector Inspiration #24 Posted: 27 Jun 2009 05:24 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / Vectips Weekly Vector Inspiration #24  —  This post is part of a weekly series showcasing inspirational vector art. Although the series showcases vector art, some work might just be vector...

Linux Powers Storage and HPC Posted: 27 Jun 2009 05:24 PM PDT DiggTechnologyUpcoming / GroupsGoogle Linux Powers Storage and HPC  —  "GNU/Linux Tops TOP500 Supercomputers Again" (Linux/Unix)

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