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Entries for February, 2011

8-Month-Old Laughs Hysterically at Ripping Paper, is YouTube Sensation

There’s nothing like the sound and feel of ripping paper to ease all your troubles away, or at least for this 8-month-old baby. In this video, you’ll see the baby’s father rip up a rejection letter and credit card statement. Continue reading to watch. [via LikeCool - CBS] Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador Officially Unveiled

The mysterious Lamborghini LP700-4 Aventador has finally been unveiled at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show. The “new 691-hp (SAE), 6.5-litre V12 engine out back – called “L539″ in Lambo-speak – is a massive 40 lbs.” Available in the US this October. Video after the break. Click here for more pictures. To make this clear, the [...]

ShopAlerts brings location-based advertising to AT&T phones

AT&T on Monday announced ShopAlerts, a new mobile advertising service that will introduce location-based ads to the AT&T wireless network. The service, developed by AT&T Advanced Ad Solutions and Placecast, will serve advertisements and special offers to subscribers’ cell phones when they are in the vicinity of a participating retailer. Initially, the service is only being offered [...]

Intel Completes McAfee Acquisition

angry tapir writes “Intel has completed its US$7.68 billion acquisition of security vendor McAfee, the chip maker has announced. The all-cash deal makes Intel a security industry powerhouse, giving it a broad range of consumer and enterprise security products. Intel had been working to get the deal approved by U.S. and European Union regulators since [...]

Ex-Apple employee pleads guilty in kickback scheme

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – A former Apple Inc employee pleaded guilty to multiple criminal counts in connection with charges that he accepted kickbacks from Asian suppliers, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s office in San Francisco. Original post by Dave Drager

Deal of the Day: $49.99 Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 720p HD Webcam for $27.47 Shipped

Amazon has the Microsoft LifeCam HD-5000 for just $27.47 shipped, originally priced at $49.99. Easily share your life and “record your favorite moments in 720p HD widescreen with the LifeCam HD-5000, featuring new TrueColor technology.” Product page. Continue reading for a review. With virtually all new computer displays shipping in 16:9 widescreen and social networking [...]

From the Tips Box: Lifehacker Notifications, iWork Files, and Wi-Fi Sleep [From The Tips Box]

If Asking Someone Out Was an RPG

Asking someone out is a daunting task, but if it was an RPG, the process just might be a little more understandable for geeks. Starting off, a friend that you have feelings for suddenly appears. Click here to find out what happens. [via Dorkly] Original post by TecheBlog Staff

Strangest Google Street View Sightings Ever

Another month, another batch of Google Street View sightings, and these just might be the strangest ever. First up, we have a dog successfully escaping from its owner’s home, and then a driver who isn’t so happy to be on camera. Click here to see them all. Continue reading to see actual Google Street View [...]

Website aims to transform New York’s blighted areas

NEW YORK (Reuters) – An ambitious website is encouraging New Yorkers to transform the city’s blighted buildings and vacant lots from eyesores into projects to improve their communities and promote the arts. Original post by Dave Drager