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Here’s something fun to start your weekend with. Amazon’s German site now has a listing for “PlayStation 3 Konsole slim” from Sony Computer Entertainment, and really, it doesn’t take years of foreign language class to figure out that English translation. It’s listed as “platform independent” (har) and has its own Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN), but on the flip side, we’re lacking a picture, release date, or any other tangible details. Can’t say we’ve got a feel for the site’s track record on random listings, but after all the rumors and possible sightings as of late, it really makes ya wonder.

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Mind you, this ain’t the first wearable camcorder we’ve come across, but it’s definitely amongst the first that isn’t meant to be seen by anyone. iRes Technologies isn’t going so far as to call this a peeping Tom’s dream, but the uCorder definitely fits the bill. Measuring in at just 3.5-inches high, 1-inch wide and 0.5-inches thick, the IRDC150 (1GB of built-in memory) and IRDC250 (2GB) are both designed to sit slyly within the casual shirt pocket, sleeve or fifth pocket[TM]. Amazingly, the camera can shoot VGA quality clips as well as capture audio in WAV, with the big fellow capable of storing up to seven hours of Erin Andrews, er, undercover drug bust footage. Get your peep on for $80 (1GB) or $100 (2GB).

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Porsche high performance tuning specialist Ruf announced that it had builds their own independent work into the Porsche 911-based Rt12 S super car. The Ruf Rt12 S is powered by a twin-turbo boxer engine, which provides an incredible 685hp and a top speed of 224 mph and up to 900 N.m (664 lb-ft) gross input torque. The car also comes with a carbon fiber rear spoiler, CTR 3 mirrors, and 19-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting. The Ruf Rt12 S doesn’t cheap and you need to pay for about $359,000 to get this super car into your garage.

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Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he’ll explore where our industry is and where it’s going — on both micro and macro levels — with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.

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Onkyo caters to both audio and video enthusiast with a couple of new 7.1-channel home theater systems – the Onkyo’s HT-S7200 and the HT-S6200. Both of models comes with cutting edge technology, including a powerful AV receivers with 1080p-compatible HDMI inputs, 130 watt-per-channel amplification, and Dolby ProLogic IIz processing, which enables the addition of two extra ‘front height’ speakers to your home cinema set-up. Each unit also packs a 7.1-channel speaker system with a powerful active sub-woofer, and Onkyo’s exclusive U-Port single-cable iPod dock and charging system. The former has incorporating upscaling of component and composite video sources to 1080i. They also support decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio lossless audio formats, Audyssey 2EQ room correction and calibration system, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, and Audyssey Dynamic Volume. The Onkyo HT-S7200 and HT-S6200 will retail for $899 and $699, respectively.

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We’ve already got a pile of evidence taller than the BL40 itself that told us LG’s latest Black Label device was that ultra-wide, glossy red and black slate we’ve seen floating around — but now, for the very first time, it’s totally official. The company has just released the first fully-revealed press photos of the phone that it’s calling the “New Chocolate,” an homage to one of the phones that brought it to the dominant industry position it enjoys today. So, is the BL40 going to help it continue that dominance? At a glance here, yeah, we’d say there’s a pretty good chance.
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Kodak is going to release its new KODAK Zi8 compact and sleek full 1080p High-Definition from September for about $179.95. On the specs department, this pocket-size HD camcorder features a built-in electronic image stabilization for sharper videos and reduced blurring, a 2.5″ vivid color LCD, and can record up to 10 hours of HD video into the expandable SD/SDHC card slot that can hold up to 32 GB. In addition, the KODAK Zi8 also equipped with 5 mega pixel CMOS sensor still image capture and Auto-Focus helps you get the best pictures every time.

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We’re doing our darnedest not to be recklessly optimistic here, but after weeks and weeks of nothing, a few new somethings have sauntered into Palm’s App Catalog. If you’ll recall, we actually heard earlier this month that said catalog was destined to get some serious additions in the near future, and we’re hoping that the surfacing of these two is a sign of things to come. Announced this morning over on Palm’s official blog, OpenTable and Fliq Bookmarks are now available to download on the Pre. The former allows hungry owners to secure themselves a spot at a nearby eatery, while the latter works with The Missing Sync for Palm Pre to transfer Safari bookmarks from your desktop (Mac for now, PC coming soon) to the Pre. Sure, it’s not like these two are the killer apps we’ve been longing for, but at this point, any progress is great progress. Read more »

Ever wonder how an SSD gets made? TweakTown’s been on-site at the Runcore facility in Hangzhou, China as of late, and hot on the heels of testing its 1.8-inch Pro IV SSD line, they’ve taken a tour of the facility to see one of them being produced. During their tour, Runcore had the 128GB 1.8-inch ZIF Pro IV drive on the line, and it’s a pretty interesting affair. The factory itself is not operated by Runcore, but you’ll get to see the high speed SMT (Surface Mount Technology) machine in action, and also get a peek of the testing phase! Check the video after the break. Read more »

Along with the Lumix DMC-FP, Panasonic also introduced the LUMIX DMC-ZR1 which holds a tittle as the world’s first digital camera that packs a 0.3mm thin aspherical lens, allowing for a compact body that still features a powerful, 25mm ultra-wide-angle, 8x optical zoom LEICA DC VARIO-ELMAR lens. According to Panasonic Senior Product Manager David Briganti, the ZR1 is aims to consumers who still looking for a truly pocketable digital camera, while still featuring a zoom more powerful than typical compact cameras. Other features include a 12.1-megapixel CCD sensor, 25-200mm zoom range, Additional Intelligent Auto (iA) Mode Features, Hand-Shake Component, Face Recognition, Travel Mode, High Dynamic Mode, and PHOTOfunSTUDIO 4.0. The Panasonic LUMIX DMC-ZR1 will retail for $279.95 when it arrives this September, coming in black, red, blue and silver colors.

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