I have to admit that I have never seen portable HDDs as nice looking as the Brinell Purestorage line, and I probably never will see anything nicer in the future.

These Purestorage HDDs have 160 to 500GB worth of storage, and they are USB powered. You should be able to purchase one for about $280.

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If you haven’t got enough of the Fab Four with the Beatles Rock Band video game, then I highly suggest purchasing this Apple shaped USB device.

This Apple contains the remastered Beatles catalog that has MP3 and FLAC versions of 14 stereo titles, as well as 13 mini-documentary films about the albums, original replications of the original UK album art, rare photos, and liner notes. The 16GB device is shaped like an apple because it is Apple corps that is the Beatles music publisher.

This Beatles USB catalog will be released in North America on December 8th, and will cost $279.99.

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Linux heads will be happy to hear that Ubuntu version 9.10 has been released to the public. This build is entitled Karmic Koala and will feature a faster boot sequence, updated audio framework and an all new Software Center that will make it easier to add/remove applications.

The developers have said this build makes it easier for the general public to adapt to Linux as it simplifies a great deal of the OS.

Head here to download it.

Tags: 9.10, Desktop PCs, karmic koala, Laptops, Linux, Mobile News, Mobile Software, software, ubuntu

The Internet is buzzin’ about Google Wave despite the fact that only a select number of individuals, and their friends, are actually able to use the service.

We kind of know what it does, we kind of know how it works, but today Google told us something we didn’t know; it’s going to feature it’s own app store off sorts. That’s right, developers will actually be able to produce Wave extensions and upload them to the store from which users can purchase said extensions.

It’s a cool feature, but we’ll have to wait until Google announces more like how much the typical extension will cost until we pass final judgment.

via thenextweb

Tags: Accessories, App Store, Desktop PCs, extensions, Google, google wave, software

If you ever had to set up a computer, one of the most time-consuming processes is to individually download each and every program you want. Fortunately, a new program known as Ninite allows users the ability to install up to 59 pieces of software easily. This is available at the Ninite site, and the user can pick whatever software programs that he or she wants.

Not bad, huh? Now, if only there was an application for installing multiple mobile apps on a mobile device.

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Do you know what today is? If you’re an Apple fanboy you probably don’t but for those Windows lovers out there today is the day you can finally purchase the retail version of Windows 7.

Sure you may have been tinkering around with the betas and what not but this is the real deal, Windows 7 is now available for all to purchase (if you can afford it, that is).

Need help regarding upgrades? We got you covered.

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Those of you who want the Kindle, but don’t want to invest in the device itself will be happy to know that Amazon will be launching a PC app next month. This app will allow PC users to create a Kindle account and send Kindle e-books and periodicals to a PC via a wired or wireless network. It also allows users to read an e-book on a PC while at home, then send that same e-book to a Kindle iPhone app or actual Kindle to pick up where he or she left off.

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It seems like a day can’t go by without us reporting on something new by Acer, and the company is now telling the world that they have the first 3D laptop.

This “TriDef 3D Experience” allows users to view 2D movies as well as photos in 3D, provided the user wears the glasses. Oh yeah, the 3D effect also works for any Direct X 9 game. It works with a special brew of software, a screen coating, as well as the glasses.

My source does not say when Acer will be putting this out, but I will be listening intently.

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Everyone that happens to own an iPhone, Android or webOS smartphone in the USA will be happy to notice that Google has decided to improve mobile search capabilities for these platforms. Users will be available to take advantage of search features similar to those found on the regular Google search engine version found on your PC. These new search options will definitely improve the quality of your results as you’ll be able to add various filters to your future searches. By using specific filters like “forums” or “time of day” you’ll be able to find the most relevant and most recent articles, news and even user opinion related to the topics, products or events that you happen to Google for while you’re on the move. Unfortunately, in case you own a Symbian of Windows Mobile smartphone you should consider either switching platforms or wait for Google to remember you exist too. The upgraded mobile search engine is available for now just for iPhone OS, Android and webOS handsets.

via the unwired

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In case you were wondering if you can paint using the iPhone well the simplest answer is that, yes, you can paint, and there are various apps “for that”. And if you’re going to paint using your iPhone or iPod touch then you might as well get inspired by an artist. David Hockney has been using various gadgets to work his magic and now he is painting with his iPhone. His iPhone paintings have been exhibited at the Tate Gallery and Royal Academy in London and in various Los Angeles and German locations. The artist has been using the initial version of Brushes so that’s the app to get if you’re planning to start your painting career on your iPhone.

via nybooks

Tags: App Store, applications, brushes, David Hockney, iPhone, iPod Touch, Mobile News, Portable Devices, software

Windows 7 is still about 2 weeks away from hitting store shelves but that hasn’t stopped an unnamed university bookstore from selling it early.

Above is a picture sent to Engadget by a lucky student who was able to pick up Microsoft’s latest operating system ahead of release.

As for the rest of us, we’ll still be stuck waiting until October 22nd.

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Back in July we told you that RIM was gearing up to launch a Mac OS X version of the BlackBerry Desktop Manager software at some point in the future and here we are still with no software.

Well, RIM has told us today that the Mac OS X BlackBerry Desktop Manager will in fact be made available this Friday, October 2nd. This will finally let Mac OS X users play nicely with their handsets, something the community has been asking for for way too long now.

via Press

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The Sidekick Download Catalog has updated today with additions of both Facebook and Twitter applications. The applications are available for the 2008 Sidekick, Sidekick LX, and Sidekick Slide.

The Facebook application is free of charge, although the Twitter application does not share the same fate, costing a rather pricey $2 a month.

The 2009 Sidekick came pre-packaged with these applications.

via Gizmodo

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It’s been three months since the Nokia Ovi Store launched, and the mobile provider finally released download numbers on Thursday. Since May 26th, the Ovi Store has only had ten million downloads. Nokia has said that the average user has downloaded six items, resulting in only 1.67 million users using the store. These numbers, in comparison to the App Store’s 100 million downloads in two months, aren’t exactly appealing.

It’s important to note that that sales went up 50% from July to August, so there is still hope for the service. Fortunately, as announced yesterday, Nokia will be releasing developer tools to have more applications made for their store. Additionally, three new languages (Portuguese, French and simplified Chinese) will be supported by the end of the year. Nokia has also bumped their quota up to 500 applications will be approved every week.

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Nokia announced yesterday that they will be launching developer tools for their mobile platform Ovi.

“Our goal is clear, and that is to make it effortless for our partners to create highly appealing, context-relevant applications,” said Niklas Savander, Executive Vice President Services at Nokia.

Applications created by the new developer tools will be released onto the Ovi Store beginning next year.

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If recent reports are to be believed we may be seeing Apple’s latest update for their Mac OS X operating system, Snow Leopard, hitting store shelves as early as August 28th.

News comes to us from Macenstein who have gotten their hands on support training documents for Snow Leopard which gives us a hint that the update will be dropping soon. In fact, their sources were quoted to have said that an August 28th launch seems “extremely likely”.

View a copy of the support training document after the break.

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Tags: Desktop PCs, Document, Laptops, leak, mac os x, release date, Snow Leopard, software, training

Microsoft has today updated their twitter account with the first real shots of a Microsoft retail store under construction. As you can see, it’s not very spectacular, but what is great is the fact that these retail stores are actually coming sooner rather than later.

And, if you look closely, you’ll see that the picture gives us a hint as to what Microsoft’s retail stores will specialize in; Windows 7, Xbox 360, Bing, Microsoft Office and Zune. Perhaps we will see some Windows Mobile touting handsets on sale at these locations as well.

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Not confused enough about Windows 7 and its various versions? Good, because Microsoft has recently released the above chart adding even more fuss to the confusion.

As you can see, Microsoft has detailed just about every kind of upgrade you could encouter on October 22nd from Windows XP all the way up to Windows Vista Ultimate. While some versions will allow for a painless upgrade, others will require you to completely wipe your harddrive clean and then install Windows 7.

Annoying? Yes. Confusing? Of course.

via AllThingsDigital

Tags: chart, Desktop PCs, Laptops, microsoft, Mobile Software, software, upgrade, Windows 7

Sure, Opera Mini has been available for Android powered devices for some time now but it wasn’t exactly a full fledged browser. Luckily, the guys over at Appscout have gotten confirmation from Opera Software that they are in fact bringing Opera Mobile, a more feature extensive browser, to the Android at an unconfirmed date.

Opera Mobile promises to bring things such as Flash to the Android platform just lke it has done with Widnows Mobile in the past. We’ll keep you posted as a release date is made clear.

Tags: Android, Cell Phones, flash, Mobile News, Mobile Software, Opera, opera mini, opera mobile, opera software, software, web browser

Google has recently come forth to announce that their Chrome web browser has a new beta out which is now available for Windows users.

This beta has some very key features, first of all, Google says that it is a full 30% faster than the previous version of Chrome making for faster Javascript execution, webpage rendering, you name it. Another major addition is themes which means you will be able to download themes to completely customize the look and feel of Chrome.

To read more about the latest Chrome beta head over to its official blog, here.

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