The inexpensive OLPC XO laptop, initially meant for developing nations, will soon be sold in America.
OLPC is preparing to launch OLPC America to sell the XO laptop to low-income families in the US.
Its believed that OLPC America will work with each state’s government for distribution, though specific details of the plan are not yet known.
We [...]
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If you’re going to Macworld in person, there are a few things you’ll want do to get yourself ready for getting around, sharing pictures, sharing info, and maintaining your sanity (more or less).
TUAW has put together a nice list of five things you’ll want to do before you leave home to help give you the [...]
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If you’ve been playing Rock Band by Harmonix (the original developers of the Guitar Hero series), at some point reality may have snuck up to remind you that you are not, in fact, a rock star. Nor is anyone else in your “band”.
Buzz kill.
To help suspend reality a bit longer (and make for cooler action [...]
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With all the recent news about studios dropping HD DVD in favor of the Blu-ray format for high-definition discs, many are convinced that Blu-ray is the winner and HD DVD is on its deathbed.
But behind the success lies a dirty little secret that many early adopters have to face later this year: except for the [...]
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The teaser banners hanging at Moscone Center for Macworld 2008 contain the message “2008. There’s something in the air.”
Two different rumors seem to be floating regarding what they mean by “air”.
According to MacRumors it will be a new, slim notebook computer called “MacBook Air” and will feature:
A 13.3-inch screen
Will NOT be a pro model
Will have [...]
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Since the Tesla Roadster was first announced in late 2006 it has captured the imagination of many.
Why?
It’s an all-electric sports car able to go from 0 - 60 in under 4 seconds, can be recharged from any electrical outlet, has a range of up to 220-miles on one charge, and is hot as hell.
Although it [...]
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