Microsoft Strategy - Software + Services: The Greater Sum

The Greater Sum
Over the past decade, the world we live in has been transformed by the Web. It connects us to nearly everything we do�be it economic or social. It holds the potential to make the real world smaller, more relevant, more digestible and more personal. At the same time, the PC has grown geometrically in power with rich applications unimaginable just a few years ago. What were...



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Airvana�s HubBub Brings Attention to Femtocells

Femtocell technology was mentioned off and on last year throughout mobile industry news reports but it hasn�t ever really taken off in spite of femtocell technology trials in different parts of the world. That could be changing with a new announcement from Airvana about their femtocell-based HubBub which is being demonstrated at CTIA Wireless 2009. [...]

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Fifth Gear's Jason Plato Performs Incredible Recovery During Race

In this clip, Fifth Gear's Jason Plato "does a fantastic save after being hit from behind by Jonathan Adam as they enter Paddock Hill Bend; Jonathan was subsequently given a four second penalty which handed Jason the win." Video after the break.

Plato kept the throttle planted, had the steering at full lock and was able to recover from the slide with the kind of minimalist drama only a seasoned veteran (in a front-driver) can deliver.

[via Autoblog]

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Cardapult: The Business Card Catapult

Do you want to do a bit more with your business card? Look no further than Cardapult. This business card doubles as a working catapult for small items and is great for annoying co-workers. Video after the break.

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eBay Watch: Spyker C8 Spyder Convertible

Priced at $129,900 on eBay, this Spyker C8 Spyder convertible "is the original base model with an Audi 4.2 litre V8 engine giving the car 400 PS (290 kW) and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph)." Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.




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Deal of the Day: $499.99 Samsung Memoir 8.0MP Camera Phone for $99.99 Shipped AR

Amazon has the Samsung Memoir for just $99.99 shipped after rebate, originally priced at $499.99. It features an "8-megapixel lens mounted on the back of the device and support for T-Mobile's HSDPA 3G network (in select markets)." Product page.

The camera is outfitted with a Xenon flash, 16x digital zoom, video capture capabilities, and six shooting modes as well as easy access to your favorite online photo sharing sites.

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Maximum PC Spends 2-Weeks and $350 Building Multi-Touch Surface Computer

The guys over at Maximum PC spent approximately 2-weeks and only $350 piecing together a functional multi-touch surface computer. Best of all, it "utilizes all open source software (Touchlib, AMCap, FlashOSC) to power the machine." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The process isn't exactly simple, but the results we saw were stunning: multitouch surfaces with responsiveness rivaling Microsoft's $12,000 offering, built in a garage on a shoestring budget.

[via Gizmodo]

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Power Plant Mini Desktop Hydroponics

The Power Plant Mini Desktop Hydroponics from ThinkGeek is "capable of sprouting fresh herbs and veggies from seed and growing them using the included spongy soilless medium and nutrient mixture." Available now, priced from $9.99 - $39.99. Video after the break.

Grow basil, parsley, cilantro, dill, chives, mint, oregano, thyme... you can even try flowers, or start vegetables! Just about anything you can start from seed.

[via ThinkGeek]

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Assassin's Creed 2

Ubisoft has just released the first Assassin's Creed 2 teaser, which unfortunately, doesn't show any gameplay. However, it does feature plenty of Leonardo Da-Vinci inspired artwork. Continue reading to watch.

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Creative iPhone Cases

Hundreds of iPhone cases are sitting in stores waiting to be purchased. Most of those are your standard plastic and/or rubber shell. These cases take creativity one step further. Click here for first picture in gallery.




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If Bill Gates Had a Facebook Page

If Bill Gates had a Facbook page, this is what you might find on it. Everything from conversations with Steve Jobs on operating systems to being friends with The Sham Wow guy. Continue reading for two more pictures.




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When Super Mario Bros. and Star Wars Collide

Created by the artist known as "Misha", these fascinating paintings show what the Mario crew would look like on a Star Wars movie poster. They are currently on display at Gallery1988 in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading for one more picture.

The one named 'Empire' is my favorite of the lot and it sells for $1400.

[via Newlaunches]

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The Mobile Phone Industry Re-Focuses on Voice Services

Many of us don�t use our mobile phones very much for their voice features anymore. We text and surf the web and use phone-based IM services far more often than we actually place voice calls. However, the mobile phone industry has made a recent switch back to a focus on voice-dominant services. Three different recent [...]

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