On The Move Cuts Out Texting While Driving

Going through texting while driving withdrawal? State Farm's On the Move app will do it for you. The widget lets Android smartphone users to create and preload automated messages that you set manually. It will respond to those that are incoming while you keep both hands on the wheel. The app is free to anyone who has the insurance company's Pocket Agent.

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Panasonic Endorses Netgear Routers

So much for individual choice. Panasonic has selected Netgear as its only provider of broadband routers for its line of Viera TVs. The Netgear N600 is their first dual USB WiFi choice with easy setup and access to Amazon VOD, YouTube and other online sites.

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Sony Entry Level Walkman Unveiled

Sony will be releasing a new entry level Walkman next month, available in 4GB ($70) and 8GB ($80) models. The E350 can play your tunes for up to 50 hours or your videos for 10. Included Content Transfer software means you can drag, drop or sync with your iTunes library while Clear Audio technology provides clean sound without distortion. Add to that SenseMe that automatically categorizes and Bookmark to make playlists and this is one smart device.

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XStreamHD Adds Lionsgate to Video Stable

If you are a Dish Network subscriber then you will be pleased to know that XStreamHD will be offering Lionsgate films and TV series in HD. Over 12,000 titles will be available in 1080p and in up to 7.1 channels of audio. In order to reap the benefit you will need an HD media server, available in two packages, the Fast Stop priced at $399.00 or the Pro Stop for $499.00.

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Marchon To Create Designer 3D Sunglasses

Marchon will soon be manufacturing a better grade of 3D glasses. The eyeware will feature circular polarized lenses that are compatible with RealD-enabled theaters as well as passive TVs, monitors and almost any other electronics equipment. They can also be used as sunglasses and will block 100% UVA and UVB rays in case the event is held beachside.

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Netflix to Stream WB TV Titles

Netflix has one upped its agreement with Warner Bros. by expanding the number of TV series offered. 'Nip/Tuck,' 'Veronica Mars,' 'Pushing Daisies' and 'The Sarah Connor Chronicles' will be available for four years. Earlier this year, the two companies came to a deal with Netflix agreeing to wait 28 days after a new DVD release in exchange for a discount on Warner movies and TV shows.

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Freakin' Friday! Super Wideband Logitech Headsets

Logitech has two new headsets with super wideband audio support and are compatible with the company's Vid HD and Skype. The USB H530 has laser-tuned drivers and a price of $49.99 while the Laptop H555 folds flat when not in use and will set you back $59.99

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IOGear Wireless HD Kit

Look what IOGear just released. This wireless HD Kit can connect DVD/Blu-ray/VHS players, Home Theater Pcs, media servers and set-top boxes to your HDTV or projector. The device doesn't need a router and can stream full HD 1080p 60Hz video and audio from up to 100 ft. away.The GWAV8141K is available for $899.95.

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Freakin' Friday! Some Asus PCs to Include Kindle

Asus has reached an agreement with Amazon to incorporate a Kindle e-book app into some notebooks and netbooks including the
Eee PC 1005PE and UL30. For those who already have an Asus, a
free app can be downloaded.

Via Legit Reviews

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Samsung 20 NM Class NAND Chips

Samsung has proudly released 20 nanometer (nm) class NAND chips that can be used in SD cards and other devices with memory. They claim that they have a 50% higher productivity level than 30nm-class MLC NAND, and deliver a read speed of 20MB/s and write speed of 10MB/s. Memory cards with the technology will soon be available with 4GB - 64GB memory.

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Motorola Develops 3D Update for DCX

Motorola has been working on 3D for about a decade and has announced a firmware update for their DCX set-top boxes. The software automatically detects and processes 3D signals while it adjusts onscreen graphics. Closed captioning, emergency alerts, text overlays and EPGs are all supported. No release date has been set as yet.

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FreeAgent Go Loaded with Star Trek

Seagate has teamed with Paramount to preload the FreeAgent Go USB 2.0 drives with the 2009 "Star Trek", unlockable after you register your new external storage system. Twenty other titles will be available on the minute HDD with 2.5" 500GB disc for prices from $9.99 to $14.99.

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Pioneer's DMP and Mixer for Budding DJs

Anyone can become a DJ with Pioneer's new Digital Media Player and 2 Channel Mixer. The CDJ-350 can handle MP3, AAC, WAV and AIFF files stored on discs, USB devices or other electronics. It includes rekordbox software to manage files and carries a MSRP of $850.00.

The DJM-350 has 4 kinds of effects, an isolated 3-band equalizer, a front USB port for input and a price of $750.

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Belkin Share, Play and Play Max Routers

Belkin has included apps in their new 802.11n Wireless Router line. Play music, surf the interweb, attach your game system and show HD videos on the Share, Play, and Play Max Routers. The Print Genie app allows you to share pics and print wirelessly anywhere while automatically. Their Self-Healing app automatically resolves any network problem and runs routine maintenance scans, while the Daily DJ can create playlists.

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