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Polaroid to debut first digital camera with built-in printer
Digital photography's flexible format has been a boon to consumers. You can print images at home, upload them to a social networking site or e-mail a cute shot from your phone to your mom. You even can take some cameras swimming—great fun, as you'...Tags: Financially Distressed Companies, Bankruptcy
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All day I dream about shoes (that fit)
As long as I've known Sallie Gaines, she's been talking trash about her feet. They're big. They're two different sizes. And most of the time she can't wait to get home to yank off her shoes. Her feet are constantly killing her. When Gaines finds a...Tags: Water Tower Place, Water Supply, Water Tower
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Games for girls
Can't decide what game to get for the girl in your life who received a Nintendo DS or Wii for the holidays? With titles such as "Sally's Salon," "Imagine: Wedding Designer" and "All Star Cheer Squad," video games marketed to girls are hot. Why? Gaming...Tags: Computing and Information Technology, Family, Nintendo Company Ltd., Marriage, Sales
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We need tech heroes not more Guitar Heroes
I first saw a version of the Guitar Hero game at the Consumer Electronics Show 2008. I remember strapping on the instrument, awkwardly moving my fingers and making noise that sounded something like music for the first time since junior high. Thanks to...Tags: Electronics, Minority Groups, National or Ethnic Minorities, Nintendo Company Ltd., Computer Sciences
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Panini Is Cafe's Star
Special to The CourantWhen John and Kristine Brescio opened Liv's Oyster Bar in Old Saybrook, they named the restaurant after their daughter, Olivia, now 6 years old. It's only fitting that, after expanding their family and now their restaurant business, the Brescios honor...Tags: Old Saybrook, Hot Dogs, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Foods and Beverages, Sandwiches
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Audiovox to make in-car receiver for Qualcomm's subscription TV service
AP Technology WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — More options for watching TV in the car are on the way. Audiovox Corp. said Wednesday it will make an in-car receiver for Qualcomm Inc.'s subscription-based mobile TV broadcasts, previously available only on AT&T Inc. and Verizon...Tags: National Government, Verizon Wireless, Passenger Cars, Radio Industry, Chrysler LLC
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Toshiba to use PlayStation-type processor in high-end, do-everything TV set-top box
AP Technology WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — Toshiba Corp. is planning to use the Cell processor, the brain of Sony Corp.'s PlayStation 3 game console, to create an ultra-powerful TV set-top box that can record up to six high-definition channels at once and improve the look of...Tags: Computer Hardware, International Business Machines Corporation, Computing and Information Technology, Sony Corp., Toshiba Corporation
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Richardson political adviser served as consultant to financial firm at center of federal probe
Associated Press WriterSANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — One of Gov. Bill Richardson's close friends and advisers worked as a consultant for the California firm at the center of a federal pay-to-play probe that derailed the governor's appointment as commerce secretary. Mike...Tags: Democratic National Conventions, Regional Authority, Government, Bill Richardson, Executive Branch
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Microsoft CEO Ballmer unveiling Windows 7 beta, Live Search deals with Dell, Verizon
AP Technology WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — Microsoft Corp.'s next version of the Windows operating system is almost ready for prime time. That's one message Chief Executive Steve Ballmer delivered on the eve of the official opening of the International Consumer...Tags: Verizon Wireless, Facebook, Computing and Information Technology, Corporate Officers, Internet
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Intel chops another $500 million from 4Q sales figures in sign of PC makers' tight fists
AP Technology WriterSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Even after sharply reducing its outlook for the fourth quarter, Intel Corp. said Wednesday that it would miss its revenue projection by about $500 million, a sign that PC makers and buyers are being more tightfisted than it...Tags: Sales, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sunnyvale, Comcast Corp., Google Inc.
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Review: The Polaroid camera is back, now with a digital heart and sticky prints
AP Technology WriterLAS VEGAS (AP) — A strange little ritual used to go along with Polaroid cameras. The shooter would grab the print as it came out of the camera and wave it in the air, as if that would stimulate the chemicals and make the picture appear faster. It...Tags: Movies
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2009 CES: Convergence is the name of the game with in-car electronics
Consumer ReportsGPS navigators. Satellite and HD radio. Car audio and video systems. Portable music players. For in-car infotainment, the hardware is already here. The ongoing challenge is how to make it all work together in a way that enhances the driving experience...
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