Apple now has the support of a USB industry standards group in its battle to keep the Palm Pre from using the iTunes music service.The USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) said in a statement Tuesday that Apple can block the Pre from connecting to iTunes. The group issued a letter to both companies warning Palm that further attempts to use iTunes would violate the group’s policy.The voice of the USB-IF is strong in this case since the group is responsible for issuing Apple the hardware vendor ID that lets its devices connect to iTunes via USB. Palm has used this process…
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USB group says iTunes can block Pre
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South Korea welcomes the iPhone
South Koreans will soon join the millions of others worldwide as its government on Wednesday approved the sale of the iPhone there.(Credit: Apple)For years, the Korea Communications Commission used technical rules to stifle competition, allowing homegrown companies like Samsung and LG to take over the market, according to a Wall Street Journal report.With an estimated 93 percent of South Korea’s population subscribing to a mobile service, Apple should be able to overcome one of the biggest barriers to smartphone success in South Korea–applications. Apple has been able to entice developers worldwide to build apps for the iPhone, with 75,000 apps…
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Unsecured lenders increase loan rates for new customers
According to a recent press release from uSwitch.com, since the start of September, several unsecured lenders have increased the rates they charge on loans for new customers. The increase in rates could see the interest paid on a typical loan of £10,000 jump by £322.There are currently just 36 personal loans available to consumers, compared with 57 this time last year (a fall of 37%), while the average loan rate has moved from 9.04% to 9.08%.Louise Bond, personal finance expert at uSwitch.com, said: “As consumers struggle to make ends meet and manage their finances, loan providers are looking to offer…
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Michael Caine’s “Harry Brown” Trailer
Here’s the new poster and trailer for Michael Caine’s new movie, Harry Brown. HeyUGuys were lucky enough to attend a preview event of the movie where legendary actor Caine was in attendance and our review will follow shortly.The movie is directed by Daniel Barber and it’s released in the UK 13th November. Harry Brown also stars Ben Drew.The new movie is directed by Daniel Barber, who is making his feature film helming debut. It is scheduled to hit theaters in the UK on November 13. There is currently no word on whether “Harry Brown” will appear in US theaters.The first…
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The Informant Review
Rated: R [See Full Rating] for languageGenre: ComediesTheatrical Release:Sep 18, 2009 WideBox Office: $10,545,000Starring: Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, Melanie Lynskey, Tony Hale, Thomas F. WilsonAdapted by Scott Z. Burns and based on Kurt Eichenwald’s book “The Informant,” Steven Soderbergh cranks out another film for Warners starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre, a dubious corporate exec turned whistleblower, apparently the highest level whistleblower in known U.S. corporate history.As a biochemist brought into the business side of things at agricultural conglomerate Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), he gets tied up in a mysterious extortion plot which leads the ADM higher ups…
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Australian university to hold annual ceremony in Beijing
The University of New South Wales (UNSW), which is celebrating the 60th anniversary its founding, will hold its annual alumni celebration and graduation ceremony in Beijing this year. The function is being organized to coincide with the 60th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Australian university said in a press release. The 60th Anniversary Alumni Celebration and Graduation Ceremony will take place from October 16 to 18, 2009, and will provide an opportunity to bring together an important regional network of alumni and researchers, along with senior staff of UNSW including deans and the vice-chancellor,…
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Nokia PUSH competition
With the upcoming release of a Cortex-A8 based handset, Nokia is looking at gaining some popularity with the hacker crowd through their new project/competition. If you can think of a good hack for the Maemo-running Nokia N900, you could win a vague prize pack consisting of the device itself, plus support (including financial) to make your idea a reality. The website states that winning hacks will be toured around the world. The due date for submissions is October 11th. A getting started guide is available (though it mostly consist of instructions on connecting the N900 to an Arduino through bluetooth).
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Xmarks helps polish Chrome
The guys over at Xmarks are working hard to bring their bookmark synchronization service to all browsers and platforms. They’ve recently begun a closed alpha test for their Google Chrome/Chromium extension. We got an invite and decided to give it a test run. Since extensions aren’t yet fully supported, and still a bit buggy you’ll need to use the latest build in the dev channel of Chrome, which means at least version 3.0.196.0 or newer. We tested it on version 4.0.207.0 for Ubuntu with great success. The extension is still pretty basic since it’s still at an alpha stage,…
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Oxygen Colon Cleanse
A naturally clean colon is a sure path to a healthy living. Through cleansing your colon and taking proper measures to maintain its proper functions you can achieve the following benefits:
1. Rejuvenation and detoxification of your body in and out
2. Restoration and maintenance of regular bowel movements
3. Reduction of toxins in your body which greatly increase your physical energy
4. Elimination of fecal wastes leading to reduction of body weight
5. Healthier digestive system
One popular method of cleansing your colon is the oxygen method. This is a scientifically formulated process that employs oxygen in flushing out…
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Zune HD teardown
Our friends over at ifixit are at it again, how they get these devices so early before release and make a complete teardown in time still amazes us. Today they bring us the latest Microsoft media device, the Zune HD. Some features worth mentioning: The astoundingly thin, 1mm we’re talking, OLED screen. The Nvidia Tegra 2600 processor, hinting at 3D game capability. And finally who could forget the 660 mAh battery. But isn’t that 129 mAh less than the iPod touch? Microsoft’s reply, supposedly the Zune HD is using many more low power hardware solutions in this device. Either…
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Replica Handbag Bags That Suits Your Lifestyle
A lot of hype is out when a new brand release is a new brand or line. As that happens, handbags become more popular. The luxury bag models offered are loved by celebrities. The famous brands of bag models represent quality and elegance. The world of Replica handbags is not that different from the original handbags. With originals, as the price is low, the customer is expected to be confused regarding the quality & the prices offered. They have their profits margin included over and above the cost incurred in the acquisition of the product they are marketing. The better…
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The Best Colon Cleanse
Some health problems such as kidney infection, bladder disorders, constipation, yeast infection, body odor, and stomach pain are attributed to unhealthy colon. No wonder, colon cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the United States.
The colon or the large intestine is the body’s fuel station and the waste management department. There are two main functions of the colon. It can clean the colon through getting rid of toxins or accumulated fecal wastes and absorption of water, salt, and other minerals that are not absorbed in the small intestine.
In the colon, water is extracted out…
