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Scientists "gaga" over life found 200m beneath Antarctica

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:24 +0000

Babies inborn to response to music

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:11 +0000

Psychologist Marcel Zentner said: “Our research suggests that it is the beat rather than other features of the music, such as the melody, that produces the response in infants.”

High-speed Internet access to be expanded in U.S.

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:09 +0000

U.S. Federal Communications Commission announced Monday it has worked out a road map to extend high-speed Internet access to every corner of the country. The road map will ensure that U.S. become home to “the fastest and most extensive wireless networks of any nation.”

Growing mushrooms with biotech

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:08 +0000

It is a seemingly magic technology that enables them to grow many types of nutritious and delicious mushrooms from many kinds of dried chopped grasses, bringing in cash and dignity.

Google launches new play features in its reader

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:07 +0000

Dubbed Google Reader Play, the new tool is an experimental Google Labs project that presents stories one by one using enlarged photos and auto-playing videos on a black backdrop.

Google forced to delay UK launch of Nexus One

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:20:05 +0000

It is unclear why the launch of the phone has been delayed, though its U.S. release did not run as smoothly as the company might have hoped. Google’s decision to sell the Nexus One solely through its website drew strong criticism.

Bandai Rilakkuma netbook gets touchscreen and CPU boost, as precious as ever

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:07:16 +0000

We’ve heard some folks (we’re not naming names) disparagingly refer to netbooks as “toys” from time to time. Of course, when a manufacturer like Bandai cranks the cute factor up to eleven we can’t say that it’s an altogether bad thing. Like its predecessor, the Rilakkuma SX features 1Seg TV, webcam, Bluetooth, and WiFi. Putting [...]

Nexus One hits for AT&T and Rogers 3G bands

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:06:52 +0000

That’s it folks — the heat is on. Today google’s Nexus One has hit the virtual shelves equipped for 3G action on AT&T and Rogers networks… free of any contracts or nasty carrier locks. The device can be purchased from google’s phone store right now for $529, and if your pocketbook is hurting later today [...]

Pogoplug now streaming to Xbox 360 and PS3, handling offsite backups

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:04:50 +0000

It’s been a long and painful four months since Pogoplug introduced its second generation NAS-ifier, but those who’ve been holding out for additional functionality can finally buy in. In an effort to cater to these so-called “gamers,” the company has enabled its device to stream multimedia content directly to Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 game [...]

Engadget Mobile Podcast 039: MIX Edition – 03.16.2010

Marcus — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:03:10 +0000

You’ve read the news – it’s Windows Phone 7 Time, for real real. Chris and Nilay go after the innards of the new news in a variety of dimensions. It’s all in the MIX, y’all. Hosts: Chris Ziegler, Nilay Patel Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Daestro – Light Powered (Ghostly International) Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the [...]