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		<title>Motorola Gets Physical</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Nov 2006 14:20:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Bland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The KRZR has been out since the end of September, but Motorola is hoping that sales will get a little more active starting on Monday, when a new app called Bones in Motion Active will be available on the Nano-sized flip phone. Great for runners, cyclists and power walkers (remember when that was a competitive [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img align="right" alt="KRZR" id="image2299" title="KRZR" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/14762_motimage.thumbnail.jpg" />The KRZR has been out since the end of September, but Motorola is hoping that sales will get a little more active starting on Monday, when a new app called Bones in Motion Active will be available on the Nano-sized flip phone. Great for runners, cyclists and power walkers (remember when that was a competitive sport for soccer moms?), the app will come preloaded and be available on Verizon&#8217;s website packaged with an armband and earbuds. I caught up with Motorola Marketing Director Jim Mitchel on Tuesday, who said that it is a perfect way to utilize the KRZR&#8217;s external screen and MP3 controls, as well as the GPS. Expect a full review of the software, KRZR and accessories sometime this weekend.</p>
<p>KRZR pics and the press release after the jump&#8230;.<span id="more-2297"></span><img alt="KRZR" id="image2300" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/14765_motimage.jpg" /><br />
<strong><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Press Release (</span></font><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Porter Novelli- Austin PR)</span></font></strong><strong><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><br />
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">Like the Nike + iPod, on Monday, November 6, Motorola, Rodale (publisher of Runner’s World) and Bones in Motion will announce the availability of BiM Active, a consumer fitness application, on the newly released Motorola KRZR phone. </span></font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">With Bones in Motion’s BiM Active application, runners/cyclists/walkers can track their workout routines and enhance training or weight loss goals by using their cell phone to continuously monitor speed, distance, calories burned, pace and route. You can also listen to music while working out, and once finished, upload workout data to an online portal (</span></font><a target="_blank" href="https://mail.themessagecenter.com/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.bimactive.com/"><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span"><font color="#0022f8" class="Apple-style-span">www.bimactive.com</font></span></font></a><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">) that allows you to share routes and analyze training trends.</span></font></div>
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<div><font size="2" face="Arial" class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span">According to a recent Runner’s World survey, 10,000+ runners were asked what they carried while running.  Seventeen percent said a cell phone, 25 percent a GPS unit and 43 percent an MP3 player. The results are especially interesting because BiM Active on the  phone answers all of these needs with one manageable, integrated device providing vital training stats, communication and music.</span></font></div>
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		<title>Google Launches Custom Search Engine Tool</title>
		<link>http://www.slashgear.com/google-launches-custom-search-engine-tool-252193/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:33:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Bland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This takes the DIY trend to a whole new level. With the release of a new feature called Google Co-op, the power to create personalized search engines that address specific topics, search only certain sites and match the style of your blog or webpage is here. I tried creating my own &#8220;tech &#038; gadget&#8221; search [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This takes the DIY trend to a whole new level. With the release of a new feature called <a href="http://google.com/coop/">Google Co-op</a>, the power to create personalized search engines that address specific topics, search only certain sites and match the style of your blog or webpage is here. I tried creating my own &#8220;tech &#038; gadget&#8221; search engine this morning, and through using the idiot-proof wizard to supply keywords and preferred website information, my search queries cleary yielded more accurate results. Though not quite as exciting as the <a href="http://www.google.com/gmm/index.html">Google Maps for Mobiles</a> update earlier this month, Google Co-op has a ridiculous variety of applications and will be a great tool for the tech-savvy and everday user alike.<br />
<img src="http://google.com/coop/images/cse_popout1.jpg" /></p>
<p><em><strong>                     Create Your Own Search Engine</strong></em></p>
<p>More screenshots and word from the Google developers after the jump&#8230;<span id="more-2193"></span><a name="116166631502232017"></a><br />
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<p><img src="http://google.com/coop/images/slinks_popout1.jpg" /><br />
<em><strong>Subscribed Links for Businesses in Real-Time</strong></em><br />
<img align="middle" src="http://google.com/coop/images/topics_popout1.jpg" /></p>
<p><em><strong>Assist Other Users in Refining their Search</strong></em></p>
<p>&#8220;Wouldn&#8217;t it be cool if you could easily build a search engine on your blog or website tailored to the topics and areas you know and love the most? You&#8217;re not alone if you&#8217;d like that &#8212; we&#8217;ve heard from partners large and small, and users across the web who want access to the Google search platform, and want to customize and make it their own.</p>
<p>We&#8217;re thrilled to tell you that the search for your own search engine is over. Today we are launching the <a href="http://google.com/coop/cse">Google Custom Search Engine</a>. As you might imagine, it&#8217;s a simple and straightforward product to use and understand. In a matter of minutes you can create a search engine that reflects your knowledge and interests; looks and feels like your own; and, if you choose, you can make money from the traffic you receive through Google&#8217;s AdSense program. You can even invite your friends and trusted community members to add to and help build your search engine.</p>
<p>Finding specific information has never been so easy, and there&#8217;s no programming knowledge or cost involved. We worked with a few initial partners to demonstrate the power of the customization features. Check out the search engine <a href="http://www.realclimate.org/">RealClimate.org</a> built to better connect their users to the environmental science information they are looking for. Intuit created a search engine for their <a href="http://www.jumpup.com/">JumpUp.com</a> site, finding that it met the needs of their small business customers. But the Custom Search Engine is not just for businesses. Since Shashi is passionate about wine, he created a &#8220;wine search engine&#8221; and put it on his <a href="http://grapejooz.blogspot.com/">wine blog</a> so his friends can search for wine-related topics from there.</p>
<p>You can build a Custom Search Engine on any topic you like. <a href="http://google.com/coop/cse">Give it a try.&#8221;</a></p>
<p><strong>&#8220;Eureka! Your Own Search Engine Has Landed!&#8221;</strong><a href="http://googleblog.blogspot.com"> [Google Blog] </a></p>
<small><br />
<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/google-launches-custom-search-engine-tool-252193/" title="Google Launches Custom Search Engine Tool">Google Launches Custom Search Engine Tool</a> is written by <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" >Bob Bland</a> & originally posted on <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. <br />© 2005 - 2012, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. All right reserved. </small>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>MacBook Pro Joins the Mile High Club</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Oct 2006 11:52:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Bland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[After overhearing many a new Apple user gripe about their battery dying out on that red-eye to L.A., I would think that the release of their airline power adapter for Macbook and Macbook Pro would have garnered more fanfare. Perhaps its that, for $59, the new adapter neither actually charges your notebook nor works in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After overhearing many a new Apple user gripe about their battery dying out on that red-eye to L.A., I would think that the release of their airline power adapter for Macbook and Macbook Pro would have garnered more fanfare. Perhaps its that, for $59, the new adapter neither actually charges your notebook nor works in a car. Plus, you have to check with your airline to ensure they have compatible ports before you fly. Another overly-priced, under-convenient product from Apple- and not even <a href="http://cdn.slashgear.com/www.igo.com">IGo</a> has the solution to this one.<br />
<img align="middle" src="http://a248.e.akamai.net/7/248/2041/1134/store.apple.com/Catalog/US/Images/ma598lla_125.jpg" /></p>
<p>Read the over-excited press release after the jump&#8230;</p>
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<p>&#8220;The $59 Apple <a href="http://www.apple.com/macbookpro/design.html">MagSafe Airline Power Adapter</a> plugs it into an airline seat power port, allowing a MacBook or MacBook Pro to maintain power for the full duration of a flight.</p>
<p>&#8220;Now you&#8217;ll never lose your work or interrupt a DVD movie because your battery runs out at 35,000 feet,&#8221; Apple said. &#8220;The MagSafe Airline Power Adapter will keep your MacBook or MacBook Pro juiced throughout your flight.&#8221;</p>
<p>The &#8220;sleek and light&#8221; connector works with in-seat DC power ports available on many commercial airliners &#8212; both EmPower ports and 20mm ports with the included adapter. Apple recommends that users check with their airline regarding availability of in-seat power ports ahead of flight.</p>
<p>Like the standard MagSafe power adapter shipping with each new MacBook and MacBook Pro, the magnetic DC plug on the airline adapter both ensures a tight connection and enables a clean break from the power port if there is undue tension &#8212; preventing a MacBook from being pulled off of an airline tray table if someone accidentally yanks the cord.</p>
<p>Although the MagSafe Airline Power Adapter provides power to a MacBook, it does not charge the battery, Apple said. Despite some connector resemblance, its also not compatible with automobile power ports.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Apple Unveils Airline Power Adapter for MacBooks&#8221;<a href="http://www.appleinsider.com/article.php?id=2171"> [AppleInsider]</a></p>
<small><br />
<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/macbook-pro-joins-the-mile-high-club-252192/" title="MacBook Pro Joins the Mile High Club">MacBook Pro Joins the Mile High Club</a> is written by <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" >Bob Bland</a> & originally posted on <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. <br />© 2005 - 2012, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. All right reserved. </small>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Samsung Debuts &#8220;SCH-B500&#8243;-The Real Slim Slider</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Bland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avoiding obvious comparisons between a certain notorious white rapper and the newest phone to debut at the Korea Electronics Show, Samsung demonstrated the SCH-B500 today to a crowd that has alternately dubbed it the &#8220;Slim&#038;J&#8221; and the &#8220;Slim Slider&#8221;. Looks aren&#8217;t everything (see the Samsung EW-700), but with a cool blue steel finish and a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Avoiding obvious comparisons between a certain notorious white rapper and the newest phone to debut at the Korea Electronics Show, Samsung demonstrated the SCH-B500 today to a crowd that has alternately dubbed it the &#8220;Slim&#038;J&#8221; and the &#8220;Slim Slider&#8221;.</p>
<p><img src="http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/1/0/1/20061024134854.jpg" /></p>
<p>Looks aren&#8217;t everything (<a href="http://cdn.slashgear.com/samsung-releases-new-wifi-smartphone-232157.php#more-2157">see the Samsung EW-700</a>), but with a cool blue steel finish and a crisp 2.12&#8243; LCD display, the SCH-B500 is definitely sleek. Features include a 2M camera with flash, the black GUI, microSD memory card slot, mp3 &#038; video playback, Bluetooth, TV-out, and a seriously questionable feature called &#8220;playing with my pet&#8221;. Anyone who can decode what this one means without grossing me out gets free lunch. :)</p>
<p>Lots more pretty pictures after the jump&#8230;</p>
<p><span id="more-2176"></span> <img src="http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/1/0/1/200610241348541.jpg" /></p>
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via [aving.net]</p>
<small><br />
<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-debuts-sch-b500-the-real-slim-slider-242176/" title="Samsung Debuts &#8220;SCH-B500&#8243;-The Real Slim Slider">Samsung Debuts &#8220;SCH-B500&#8243;-The Real Slim Slider</a> is written by <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" >Bob Bland</a> & originally posted on <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. <br />© 2005 - 2012, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. All right reserved. </small>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Most High-Tech Gift Card I&#8217;ve Seen!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Bland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I know its really silly, but this wouldn&#8217;t be the first time that I shopped at Target just because the gift card was pretty. :) The much-anticipated Nintendo Wii, which will make its North American debut on November 19th, has Target so excited that they teamed up for a gift card that glows on all [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know its really silly, but this wouldn&#8217;t be the first time that I shopped at Target just because the gift card was pretty. :)</p>
<p><img alt="Wii Target Gift Cards" id="image2162" src="http://cdn.slashgear.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/10-18-06_017_1161538308.jpg" /><br />
The much-anticipated Nintendo Wii, which will make its North American debut on November 19th, has Target so excited that they teamed up for a gift card that glows on all four sides when the power button is pressed. Otherwise, its just a piece of plastic with the signature bullseye, but this is definitely future of gift cards&#8230;</p>
<p><a href="http://crunchgear.com/2006/10/23/target-wii-glow-cards/">Target Wii Glow Cards</a> [via Crunchgear]</p>
<small><br />
<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/the-most-high-tech-gift-card-ive-seen-232160/" title="The Most High-Tech Gift Card I&#8217;ve Seen!!">The Most High-Tech Gift Card I&#8217;ve Seen!!</a> is written by <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" >Bob Bland</a> & originally posted on <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. <br />© 2005 - 2012, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. All right reserved. </small>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>Samsung Releases New Wifi Smartphone</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:02:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bob Bland</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hot off the floor of the Korea Electronics Show, Samsung and Korean cordless phone maker Eidicom just released a new Wifi/VoIP smartphone. The &#8220;EW-700,&#8221; while a little clunky in style, runs Samsung&#8217;s latest Post-PC mobile multimedia processor and comes with all the goodies like a web browser, IM, mp3 &#038; video player and a 2-megapixel [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hot off the floor of the Korea Electronics Show, Samsung and Korean cordless phone maker Eidicom just released a new Wifi/VoIP smartphone. The &#8220;EW-700,&#8221; while a little clunky in style, runs Samsung&#8217;s latest Post-PC mobile multimedia processor and comes with all the goodies like a web browser, IM, mp3 &#038; video player and a 2-megapixel camera. Now if only more cities went entirely wireless, I could just Skype it like some of my overseas friends.</p>
<p><img align="middle" src="http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/1/0/1/200610231537061.jpg" /></p>
<p><em><strong> The Samsung &#8220;EW-700&#8243; Wifi Smart Phone Running Windows Media Player</strong></em></p>
<p>A few more specs and a lot more pictures after the jump&#8230;<span id="more-2157"></span> <img src="http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/1/0/1/20061023153706.jpg" /></p>
<p>Features include:</p>
<p>*VoIP</p>
<p>*Wifi</p>
<p>*Web browser</p>
<p>*Instant messenger</p>
<p>*mp3 player</p>
<p>*Movie player</p>
<p>*Removable USB storage</p>
<p>*Infrared communication</p>
<p>*2M camera and camcorder function</p>
<p>*Voice recorder</p>
<p>*Outlook data sync</p>
<p>*probably a few more things, but I can&#8217;t read Korean&#8230; :)</p>
<p><img src="http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/1/0/1/200610231537062.jpg" /><br />
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<p><img src="http://www.slashgear.com/gallery/data_files/1/0/1/200610231537066.jpg" /></p>
<p>First reported at <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://aving.net/usa/Exhibition/default.asp?mode=read&#038;c_num=27090&#038;sp_code=35&#038;btb_num=232">Aving USA</a></strong> on October 23, 2006.</p>
<small><br />
<a href="http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-releases-new-wifi-smartphone-232157/" title="Samsung Releases New Wifi Smartphone">Samsung Releases New Wifi Smartphone</a> is written by <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" >Bob Bland</a> & originally posted on <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. <br />© 2005 - 2012, <a href="http://www.slashgear.com" title="SlashGear">SlashGear</a>. All right reserved. </small>]]></content:encoded>
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