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T-Mobile releases Tap

Kent German — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:00 PST

The touch-screen T-Mobile Tap is Huawei's first cell phone for T-Mobile.

New Universal Blu-rays interact with iPhone

Matthew Moskovciak — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:51:21 PST

Universal is planning to integrate iPhone interactivity on several new Blu-ray releases, aimed at overcoming the hurdles that have hindered BD-Live so far.

3D games come to Zune HD

Donald Bell — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:03:00 PST

Microsoft adds six new free games to their Zune HD media player, including PGR: Ferrari Edition, Lucky Lane Bowling, Vans Sk8: Pool Service, Piano, Checkers, and Audiosurf: Tilt.

I wear my suncontacts at night

Mark Wilson — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:00:00 PST

Researchers are working on photochromic lenses that let you go from inside to outside without putting on UV-filtering lenses.

Fireplace doubles as pizza oven

Brian Krepshaw — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 PST

The Huemfire Pallas Back holds on to heat and delivers all night long.

Originally posted at Appliances & Kitchen Gadgets

Wi-Fi Body Scale tweets your weight daily

Matt Hickey — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00:00 PST

If I was on a weight loss kick right now I'd get one of these. Maybe after Thanksgiving?

Sponge absorbs 180 times its weight (in toxic sludge)

John Herrman — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:37:00 PST

Researchers in China have adapted carbon nanotubes into a sponge-like material that can be squeezed dry and used to mop up oil spills.

Prizefight: Motorola Droid vs. iPhone 3GS

Bonnie Cha — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:16:00 PST

A panel of judges from CNET.com take a look at the Motorola Droid and the iPhone 3GS to determine which is the better touch-screen smartphone.

Originally posted at Dialed In Podcast

Accessories for the iPod Touch

Jasmine France — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:11:00 PST

CNET editors round up a selection of accessories for the Apple iPod Touch. Check out skins, cases, speakers, and more.

Originally posted at iPod accessories

Beware the Blue Yeti

Donald Bell — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:46:00 PST

Blue Microphones unveils a new USB microphone called Yeti, featuring THX certification and a triple capsule array.