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Contributing Writer, RealTechNews

According to this Intel press release, Intel and DirecTV are working on the first Viiv Technology-Verified Digital Media Adapter (DMA) in a set-top box. Using the integrated DMA, the DirecTV digital set-top box will connect to Viiv-enabled computers providing access to digital media, such as photos and music, stored on [...]

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By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
I can’t decide if this reminds me more of the suits in Robert Heinlein’s Starship Troopers (the book or cartoon, not the movie) or Iron Man. Scientists in Japan are working on a power suit that amplifies human strength. Naturally at this point, it’s not sleek or powerful [...]

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Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
Looks like the Sony battery problems are continuing as Toshiba has decided to recall 830,000 batteries and Dell has added another 100,000 to recall as well.
Toshiba said it would recall 830,000 laptop computer batteries made by Sony as part of Sony’s newly launched global replacement program.
A Toshiba spokesman said the company [...]

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By Jimmy Daniels
Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
I mentioned earlier about the challenge Wayne Porter had for Carolyn Hodge of TRUSTe, answer some in-depth questions on the Revenews blog about TRUSTe, it’s certification policies, delisting procedures, their policy on adware, spyware, malware, and many more hard questions.
What is the size and security / privacy knowledge qualifications of the [...]

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By Michael Santo
Executive Editor, RealTechNews
I must admit, when Dell bought Alienware earlier in the year I was taken aback. This one made my jaw drop. I have never equated H.P. with gaming, and here they go and buy Voodoo Computers.
Hewlett-Packard Co. said on Thursday it agreed to buy privately held Voodoo Computers [...]

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By Alice Hill
RealTechNews
Apple has Dashboard widgets, Windows Vista has Gadgets, and I personally love the formerly named Konfabulator (now known as Yahoo Widgets), but a new service from Widgetbox makes placing widgets on your blog or website a snap. The example I chose is a copy of Donkey Kong that I am now able to [...]

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Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
More Sony laptop batteries have been recalled, this time 526,000 by IBM and Lenovo, citing a potential risk following the one confirmed report of a Sony battery overheating and causing one of their laptops to catch on fire. The following models, if purchased by February 2005 and September 2006, are affected, [...]

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Contributing Writer, RealTechNews
Microsoft announced the pricing on the Zune media player today, as well as how much the songs from their service will cost. They are going to take a loss on selling the device, saying we’re not going to be profitable this holiday season, but the Zune project is a multi-year strategy.
Microsoft’s [...]