Archive for February 5, 2008

100 Things to do with Google Maps Mashups

I didn’t know I could find a US mailbox with a Google Maps… Pretty cool

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The ten most meaningful videogame quotes of all time

Not the coolest, or funniest, or weirdest — just the most meaningful. Those quotes which, intentionally or not, represent or teach us something important about not only videogaming, but about life in general.

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Windows Vista SP1 Go RTM

Today we are excited to announce that we have released Service Pack 1 for Windows Vista to manufacturing (RTM) for our first set of languages (English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese).In mid-March, we will release Windows Vista SP1 to Windows Update (in English, French, Spanish, German and Japanese) and to the download center on microsoft.com

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Photos from the inside of Apple’s HQ - Cupertino Campus

Exclusive photos from inside Apple’s Cupertino campus.

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How to do the COD4 Training Course in 13.1 Seconds

In this video tutorial, I break down every aspect of the training course and provide tips along the way.

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MediaSentry role in RIAA lawsuit comes under scrutiny

A recent court filing accuses MediaSentry, the RIAA’s hired investigative gun, of operating as a private investigator without a license. As a result, all evidence collected by the company could be thrown out. Without that evidence, there is no case.

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Yahoo may consider Google alliance over Microsoft

Yahoo Inc would consider a business alliance with Google Inc as one way to rebuff a $44.6 billion takeover proposal by Microsoft, a source familiar with Yahoo’s strategy said on Sunday.

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Thin is in: Ars Technica reviews the MacBook Air

The MacBook Air has finally made its way into the hands of the earliest adopters. Ars Technica likes the sexy, but digs into the nitty gritty to see whether being so thin is worth it.

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‘Max Payne’ to Begin Filming Soon

Back in November we got word that Mark Wahlberg would be starring in the new Max Payne film. Today, the word on the street is that the film should start shooting March 2nd in Toronto, and is scheduled to wrap up the filming end on May 9th

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Google implies Microsoft/Yahoo hookup will ruin the Internet

Going for the jugular, Google suggests that the Redmond Giant could (and would?) use unsavory tactics for unfair advantage, ultimately harming the Internet and the very open and innovative environment that’s driving it.

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Retro Arcade Gaming Fan Heaven (PICS and VIDEO)

Peter Hirschberg has just finished his stunning retro-gaming heaven, Valhalla of all classic mighty video games: Luna City Arcade has 57 fully-restored arcade classics, from Asteroids to Zaxxon. It’s open to the public now, and the entrance and playing are completely free. Check the video, huge gallery and the interview with Peter after the jump.

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“The Federation” Targets BitTorrent Pirates at Workplace

The UK’s Federation Against Software Theft (FAST) has launched the third phase of ‘Operation Tracker’, an initiative to monitor people using BitTorrent to share computer software from their homes and also from their workplaces.

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