1. New Software Update for Nexus One phones  permalink

New Software Update for Nexus One phones
Googlenexusoneboard.blogspot.com

Starting today, Nexus One users will begin to receive an over-the-air software update on their phones. This update provides some great new features, and fixes a few problems that some users might have experienced, including:

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2. Sunbelt Software Coupons  permalink

Sunbelt Software Coupons
Coupons / Chris Pirillo

Sunbelt Software Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo Sunbelt Software is offering $5 off its anti-virus (plus anti-spyware) program VIPRE using coupon code VIPRESAP (exp 4/30/10). This reduces the cost of the 1 PC version from $29.95 to $24.95, 2 PC version from $39.96 to $34.96 & 3 PC version from $49.95 to $44.95. VIPRE combines both AV ...

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Sunbelt Software Coupons Skooba Coupons   —  Skooba Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo You may not be able to buy an iPad yet , but you can already buy a case for it. As Skooba says: Step 1: Buy an iPad bag Step 2: Stare at the empty bag and dream for a few weeks Step 3: Run to the Apple store in a month or two and enjoy your new toy! Skooba already has three carrying solutions that are &#

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Sunbelt Software Coupons FTD Flowers Coupons   —  FTD Flowers Coupons is a post from Chris Pirillo Just in time for Valentine’s Day FTD reduces the Sweethearts Bouquet 25% from $39 to $30 . The FTD Sweethearts Bouquet is colored in deep crimson hues to express your love this Valentine’s Day! Vibrant red roses and burgundy miniature carnations are beautifully arranged in a dark red ...

3. Twitter Explains Recent Phishing Attack  permalink

Twitter Explains Recent Phishing Attack
Stan Schroeder / Mashable

Yesterday, we wrote that Twitter asked some users to reset their password as a security measure. We suspected that the reason was a phishing attack on Twitter, and now Twitter has officially confirmed it , with a bit of background. Recently, Twitter…

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Twitter Explains Recent Phishing Attack Twitter Resets User Passwords in Wake of Phishing Attack   —  Twitter says it was hit by a phishing attack that forced it to reset the passwords of a number of accounts. Early Tuesday, Twitter says it had to reset the passwords of a small number of accounts compromised in an external phishing attack.

4. Officially licensed external PS3 HDDs hitting Japan for 'torne'  permalink

Officially licensed external PS3 HDDs hitting Japan for 'torne'
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Hmmm..... Just earlier today I paid $129.95 for a 1.5TB Western Digital External HD on the egg. I have one already, and can verify that it works just fine on my PS3.

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Officially licensed external PS3 HDDs hitting Japan for 'torne' PS3 Gets 500 Gigabyte Hard Drive   —  PC hardware maker Buffalo is about to take new steps in official PlayStation licensing. The company announced today two external hard drives that have been granted official recognition from Sony. According to Buffalo, this is the first time Sony has granted licensing to hard drive peripherals, a move that comes in anticipation of March's release ...

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PS3 owners get ready ... for Tetris   —  Actually the minis version of Tetris is one of the few remaining minis that ISN'T playable on PS3, so its pretty obvious EA did that on purpose so they can make everyone buy the game twice. Jerks.

5. Evernote, Now Playing On Nokia N900  permalink

Evernote, Now Playing On Nokia N900
Om Malik / GigaOM

Evernote, a Mountain View, Calif.-based start-up that says that Nokia has developed a version of its web service that allows users to capture and store information using the built-in sharing functionality of the device. It is made possible using a plug-in using the Evernote API.

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Evernote, Now Playing On Nokia N900 Are Emerging Markets Enough to Fuel Nokia’s Ovi Store?   —  Nokia's Ovi Store has overtaken Apple's App Store as the storefront of choice for mobile developers in emerging mobile markets. But can Nokia leverage its traction in developing economies as Apple and Android build on their momentum in Western markets?

6. Gowalla Prepares To Roll Out On BlackBerry  permalink

Gowalla Prepares To Roll Out On BlackBerry
MG Siegler / TechCrunch

The check-in arms race continues to heat up. Foursquare has been working fast to secure its place on not only the iPhone, but also Android , Palm Pre, BlackBerry, and most recently, Windows Mobile . But rival Gowalla is working hard to get onto the other platforms as well. Recently, they launched a version that works on Android phones through ...

7. Senators Warned of Terrorist Attack on U.S. by July  permalink

Senators Warned of Terrorist Attack on U.S. by July
MARK MAZZETTI / NYT

America’s top intelligence official said he was “highly certain” that Al Qaeda or one of its affiliates would attempt a large-scale attack on American soil within the next six months.

8. Stephen Colbert: Blippy Is More Exciting Than Going Through Old Receipts  permalink

Stephen Colbert: Blippy Is More Exciting Than Going Through Old Receipts
MG Siegler / TechCrunch

Normally, it takes quite a bit of time before a startup gets any sort of mainstream spotlight. That's not the case with Blippy . Tonight, the controversial social credit card data aggregator was featured on Comedy Central's Colbert Report . As you might imagine, host Stephen Colbert ripped into the service's ability to show everyday purchases at ...

9. Some News Outlets Ready to Try Charging Online Readers  permalink

RICHARD / NYT

A new Steven Brill endeavor enables news outlets to charge their online readers. The tattered news industry may be ready to give it a whirl.

10. Google reveals nonexistent Chrome tablet  permalink

Google reveals nonexistent Chrome tablet
Www.theregister.co.uk

Google has unveiled a series of image and video mock-ups of a tablet PC based on its Chrome OS, the still-gestating operating system centered around its Chrome web browser.

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Google Reveals Chrome Tablet Concept Google Focused Research Awards   —  On Tuesday February 2nd, we announced the first-ever round of Google Focused Research Awards. These awards are for research in areas of study that are of key interest to Google as well as the research community.

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Google Reveals Chrome Tablet Concept In Europe, Challenges for Google   —  On issues like privacy, copyright protection and the dominance of its search engine, Google is increasingly clashing with lawmakers and regulators.

11. E-PL1  permalink

E-PL1
Www.olympusamerica.com

The new Olympus PEN E-PL1 is truly greater than the sum of its parts. This surprisingly small camera body is packed with technology normally found in bigger, bulkier cameras and High Definition (HD) camcorders. With features like the new Live Guide and one-touch HD video � the E-PL1 is an easy-to-use and portable all-in-one package that travels ...

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Olympus announces Pen E-PL1, consumer Micro Four-thirds compact interchangeable lens camera Hands-on preview: Olympus E-PL1   —  We take a look at the E-PL1, Olympus' latest Micro Four Thirds interchangeable-lens camera. It offers an aggressive price and newbie-friendly features designed to attract point-and-shoot upgraders.

12. ‘Avatar’ Bolsters News Corp.’s Earnings  permalink

TIM ARANGO / NYT

Buoyed by “Avatar,” the highest-grossing movie to date, News Corporation’s adjusted second-quarter earnings were 25 cents a share, a nickel above the average expectations of analysts.

13. Fwix Launches Mobile City Apps to Provide You Local News on the Go  permalink

Fwix Launches Mobile City Apps to Provide You Local News on the Go
Www.mobilecrunch.com

As you’ve probably realized, local news is undergoing a massive transformation. The rapid demise of “old media” has resulted in fewer local publications, and it’s likely that in a few months your local paper may no longer exist. As “new media” takes over, users will be faced with a plethora of choices to ...

14. Cool Hubble Pic  permalink

Cool Hubble Pic
McCullough / Dvorak Uncensored

Hubble has discovered a mysterious X-shaped object traveling at 11,000mph. NASA says that P/2010-A2 may be a comet, product of the collision between two asteroids. Or a Klingon Bird of Prey. Either way, UCLA investigator David Jewitt is excited.

15. Fan-made Final Fight: the Movie Trailer  permalink

Fan-made Final Fight: the Movie Trailer
Www.capcom-unity.com

In honor of the upcoming Final Fight: Double Impact 2-fer, Unity member Chris shared his homebrewed trailer for an imagined "Final Fight" movie. It's got a freshly kidnapped, blubbering Jessica, a solid Mike Haggar, and a damned impressive Damnd (see what I did there?). Amazing stuff Chris!

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16. Operating System  permalink

Operating System
Www.netmarketshare.com

Read about using web analytics to identify possible click fraud

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17. Nikon Coolpix P100 is like P90, but really it's not  permalink

Nikon Coolpix P100 is like P90, but really it's not
Joshua Goldman / Crave

So this is the Nikon Coolpix P100. It's a complete overhaul inside and out of the flagship P90. The changes include, for starters, the zoom on the camera's f2.8-5 26-678mm-equivalent lens now goes out to 26x (just in case you were still having trouble seeing into your neighbor's house or their neighbor's house). Though you really don't want to ...

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18. Gateway updates desktop lineup, revamps high-end case  permalink

Gateway updates desktop lineup, revamps high-end case
Rich Brown / Crave

Gateway has a handful of systems to announce this morning. The $559 slim tower SX2840-01 and the $849 DX4831-03 are updates to systems we've seen previously. The $1,699 FX6831-03 and the $1,299 FX6831-01 bear the familiar FX moniker indicating Gateway's high-end desktops, but they feature a brand new case.

19. Online Video Ad Network BrightRoll Raises $10 Million  permalink

Online Video Ad Network BrightRoll Raises $10 Million
Jennifer Van Grove / Mashable

Online video advertising network BrightRoll has just announced that they’ve secured $10 million in Series C funding, grown to nearly 55 million unique viewers per month in the U.S, and are now profitable. The funding news means that BrightRoll — which distributes…

20. ASR: Confirmed – Flagman NiGHTS in ASR  permalink

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As I’m sure you’re already aware NiGHTS whilst not playable in Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing, is acting as flagman (or flagwoman if you’re so inclined) as was discovered by eagle-eyed peeps in one of the recent lifestyle trailers.

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