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Facebook launches its own universal translator

Those of you who'd like to read Facebook pages written in a foreign language now have a way to translate posts and comments into your native tongue.

Using the translation tools of Microsoft's Bing, the social-networking site is now offering an inline tool that will translate posts made on public Facebook pages into the language indicated in your profile.

As described by the company, public pages written in a different language will display a "Translate" link next to each post or comment. Clicking on that link converts the post into your own language. Clicking on the &… Read more

Early reactions to Apple's iPhone news

Lots of eyes are trained on Cupertino, Calif., today, as Apple holds its much-anticipated Let's Talk iPhone event.

It's been confirmed that there will be one new version of the iPhone, named the iPhone 4S, which features a dual-core A5 processor, up to 64GB in capacity, iOS 5, HSPA+, a very full-featured 8MP camera, and 1080p video recording. There was no mention of the iPhone 5 from Cupertino today.

Sprint is now an official carrier for the iPhone, and the device is Apple's first "world phone." The iPhone 4S also has a newly designed antenna … Read more

Crave in Comments: Tree huggers and mind readers

Welcome to the 20th installment of Crave in Comments. It just seems like yesterday when I was begging Crave's head honcho, Leslie Katz, for a chance to write a weekly article featuring comments from the community. This is surely a time to celebrate. Did you know that traditional gifts for a 20th anniversary include fine china or platinum? I'll be keeping an eye on my mailbox.

In regard to Star Wars: The Old Republic release date revealed:

"How will this not be awesome. It will eat lives." --by gargamel360

In regard to Bose intros $2,500 sound bar system:

"No highs, no lows, must be Bose." --by Ricardo2001

In regard to Coffee-powered car buzzes past speed record:

"Rumours that the coffee is pre-percolated are groundless." --by Postulative

Crave in Comments: From BigDogs to texting mania

Another week means another gallery of reader comments for you to gaze upon. These words are like works of art that we get to reprint, for free! It's like taking a picture of the "The Creation of Adam" inside the Vatican even though a ton of signs indicate that if you do, an additional layer of hell may await you. I did it anyways, and the picture came out blurry. That's just my luck, I suppose.

In regard to Pew: One-third surveyed prefer texting to talking:

"Could you text me the poll results? I don't have time to read the whole rtkl." --by koviea

In regard to Angry Birds Halloween getups so cool it's spooky:

"Do any of them come with a giant working slingshot?" --by solitare_pax

In regard to Nikon reveals svelte mirrorless ILCs:

"Even without looking at its weak specs, it simply looks awful. It fact, it looks like something they used to make in USSR forty years ago. I am a very disappointed Nikon user." --by sevort

Crave in Comments: From Star Wars to :(

Did you miss me? I was on vacation in Mexico last week so my colleague Tim Hornyak filled in with Crave in Comments. I know it was probably scary to have someone else behind the wheel, but don't worry; I have returned. Are you ready for some cunning comments from our Crave community? Buckle up!

In regard to Glowing kittens may advance AIDS research:

"Great! Instead of buying glowsticks, I'll just bring my cat!" --by Notjub

In regard to Sony officially details Android Walkman:

"Nice! I like a curvy rear ..." --by brickcityboy

In regard to Sony adds two new colors to PS3 Slim lineup:

"Crip or blood." --by Jay Two

Gowalla goes with stories, guides

Films from Miramax premiere in Facebook, Fusion Garage's Grid 10 gets a date and a $200 price cut, and Gowalla announces version 4.0 of its app that focuses on stories and guides.

Links from Tuesday's episode of Loaded:

Crave in Comments: Just remember to flush

Last week I was at a certain establishment in Las Vegas than can only be described with that most pithy of adjectives, "douchetastic." I admire the creativity of whatever smirking scenester coined that gem, as well as the shiny nuggets that Crave readers shower us with daily. This week, Crave in Comments looks at borrowing toilets, Star Trek, and iPhone lunches.

Running along with It's about time: Nike sneakers go back to the future:

"We still don't have a working hoverboard. Just sayin." -- by ReVeLaTed

Haunting the topic of High-tech ghost town planned for New Mexico:

"Now if the politicians would only be willing to pay for upgrading and repairing the existing American infrastructure...'" --by solitare_pax

Crave in Comments: From chatbots to HP clamor

It's been a super busy week here at CNET, especially with all of the new products emerging from IFA 2011. On top of the deluge of new devices, there were plenty of curious Crave stories posted over the last week. Here are a couple of my favorite comments from our faithful readers.

In regard to Chatbot-to-chatbot chat is silly and satisfying:

"Reminds me of Fox News for some reason. Meaningless nonsense, back and forth..." --by SwissJay

In regard to Microsoft details Explorer layout for Windows 8:

"Of course they moved the buttons again. They have to move the buttons to charge you for it again. And a billion folks will pay again. YOU will pay again. And then they'll move the buttons again next time. And you'll pay again. We've been playing this game since 1995. It never gets old." --by symbolset

In regard to Physicist cuts plane boarding time in half:

"Nevermind the morons in airline management who figured that charging for checked bags would save money. Bean counter fail." --by n0v0cane

Crave in Comments: From Tron to Tim Cook

Last week's Crave in Comments trotted out a treasure trove of tremendous tirades. This week, the humor's even higher than it's hitherto been, as we dole out darn near a dozen doozies for your delectation. Could this pompous paragraph perchance be packed with any additional alliteration? Meh. Maybe.

In regard to 'Tron'-inspired scooter could make geek kids rejoice:

"OMG. Why couldn't we have had this when I was a kid? I would have foregone every birth and Christmas present for a few years if I could have had this." --by sdf0013

In regard to Friday Poll: Worried about phones zapping sperm? :

"I doubt that 'don't worry, I have a cell phone' is gonna convince any woman.'" --by WheresMyLisa

In regard to Azumio app turns iPhone into a stress gauge:

"I thought it measured stress by measuring call quality and dropped calls." --by drfillgood

Cricket lands Samsung Comment

Today, Cricket announced the immediate availability of the Samsung Comment, a QWERTY-equipped handset for messaging fiends.

The device features a 2.4-inch QVGA display, a 1.3-megapixel camera, threaded text messaging, and stereo Bluetooth. In addition, the Comment also has a mobile Web browser, an MP3 player, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and comes preloaded with several carrier services, including Cricket Navigator and MyBackup.

The Samsung Comment costs $89.99, but Cricket does not require you to sign a contract. Plans start at $35 for unlimited talk and text and go up to $45 for unlimited talk, text (domestic and … Read more