Video: A Look At Google Voice’s Desktop App
TechCrunch has an exclusive look at Gizmo5 aka the Google Voice desktop app. According to TC, Google could be scrapping this project altogether since Larry Page and Sergey Brin “don’t want Google to be in the business of creating software outside of the browser.” Looks neat, no?
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Wonder Woman’s New Look Leads To Comic Sellout
Should I be as depressed as I am that all it takes to turn Wonder Woman into a hit comic is changing her costume? Perhaps, but that doesn’t change the fact that #600 of the Amazon Princess’ comic is being rushed into a second printing following the three-day sellout of the initial print run and what’s being called “phenomenal” downloads …
Please, Let This Really Be James Cameron’s Next Project
Consider it a marriage made in gimmick heaven: The Black Eyed Peas are, apparently, going to make a tour movie with Avatar‘s James Cameron, and it’s going to be in 3D. Peas punctuation-heavy frontman Will.I.Am told MTV,
Right now, we are planning our 3-D tour movie, and James Cameron is directing it. We have the biggest director,
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Red Dead Redemption, Nintendo Dominate May 2010 Video Game Sales
Two months later, that headline surprises no one, right? But, it’s important to remember that RDR’s success wasn’t a slam-dunk. The Western diverges greatly from what Rockstar’s done with the GTA games and there were no guarantees that it would be as awesome as it is.
Coutesy of Wired’s Game|Life blog and the NPD Group, …
How Much Does It Cost To Make The Worst Film Of The Year? $280 Million
It’s (semi) official. M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender currently holds the lowest Rotten Tomatoes ranking of the year. Paramount’s $280 million live-action version of the beloved Nickelodeon series received only a 6% rating based on a ranking system that pools the reviews of film critics into a tidy little score. This means that …
Paycheck Friday: Purchasing Suggestions For Your Perusal
It’s Friday! Maybe you just got paid. You could use that money for boring stuff like bills, rent, and food, or you could act like a wonderfully impulsive consumer and spend it on any number of products. Here are some ideas to get you started based on your taxable income bracket.
10% ($0 to $8,375)
Fork, spoon, bottle …
Never Mind The New Movie Spider-Man, Will There Be A New Comic Spider-Man?
If a reboot of Wonder Woman made comic fans lose their minds, how would they feel if Marvel got rid of Peter Parker and replaced him with an all-new Spider-Man? Amazing Spider-Man editor Steve Wacker is already teasing that possibility in an interview with ComicBookResources.com, where he talks about what lies ahead for Marvel Comics’ …
Let Me In: The International Trailer
The international trailer for Matt Reeves’ (Cloverfield) Let Me In dropped this week, giving us a glimpse into the film, a remake of the 2008 Swedish film Let The Right One In. The original being as adored as it was, Reeves’ remake has been met with hostility by some fans. (Understandable, considering Hollywood produces so little …
Droid Incredible To Get HD Video Recording, Mobile Hotspot Support
HTC’s Droid Incredible is about to get even more Incredible! A purported forthcoming update for Verizon’s Nexus One will unlock two key new features: HD video recording and 3G mobile hotspot. And there’s a new boot up animation!
[via Android Guys]
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Motorola Droid X Review: New King of Verizon’s Android Lineup
Web pages consistently loaded quickly over Verizon’s 3G network, though I found larger files such as YouTube clips to churn for a few extra seconds before kicking into gear. Loading up the Android Market always seemed to take a while longer than expected for some reason.
Apps
You’ve got the standard Android Market apps and …
Q&A: Paul Is Undead Author Mashes Zombies With The Beatles
Musician, music industry insider, and sometimes chick-lit author Alan Goldsher has had one hodge-podge of a career. He’s played with Janet Jackson, ghostwritten for NBA stars, and now he’s mashing music and zombies. His new book, Paul Is Undead ($10, Amazon), is Beatles history text, meets Scary Movie, meets Ren & Stimpy. The fab …