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GPS satellites to get an update
The current GPS system is based on quite old technology and even if it’s good enough in some situations, it really isn’t really _that_ accurate. The GPS system is getting a huge upgrade and the current 24 satellites will be replaced one by one which in the end this will boost the GPS accuracy from the today’s 20 feet to someone’s location within an arm’s length. Read the full story over at LA Times:
GPS is getting an $8-billion upgrade. [latimes.com]
White iPhone 4G
It looks like the new iPhone 4G will be available in a white version as well. Engadget just published a photo of a white iPhone 4G from a Chinese Apple site. It doesn’t look very nice though. I wouldn’t go as far as saying it’s ugly, but I would choose the black version anyday.
White next-gen iPhone apparently materializes in full form. [Engadget]
Fosfor on Facebook
In the right column, you should now see a nice little ‘Fosfor on Facebook’ widget, so why don’t you go ahead and press the like button, or visit the Fosfor Facebook page here. Thank you! 
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15 fantastic home cinemas
Here’s 15 over-the-top home cinemas that goes beyond what you could consider an ‘ordinary home cinema’. One of the coolest one is featured above, the Bat Cave, built by Elite Home Theater Seating.
Escape Into 15 Fantastic Home Theaters To WOW You! [devicemag.com]
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Sony HT-CT350 & HT-CT150 3.1 channel sound bars
Sound bars are getting cheaper and cheaper and today Sony announced two new ’3D capable’ devices, the Sony HT-CT350 ($400) and the HT-CT150 ($300). I would say that you should get a good demo before you go and buy any of these as these ‘true 3D experiences’ can sound really bad. Sony also unveiled a new 5.1 channel HT-SF470 home theater system that can be yours for $550. More information and pics inside.
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HP Designjet 3D Printer
If you got $17,500 to spare you can enjoy printing 3D objects with the brand new HP Designjet 3D printer that will be launched within the next couple of weeks. I think that this is a very cool thing and hopefully the prices will be consumer friendly in 10 years or so.
The Designjet 3D is based on Stratasys’s Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, which turns three-dimensional CAD drawings into tangible prototypes by extruding partially molten ABS plastic in extremely fine layers one atop the other, forming the entire 3-D model in a single piece from the ground up. Designjet 3D will print in ivory-colored plastic only while Designjet Color 3D will print single-color parts in up to eight different colors (we’re not sure why you can’t just put a different hue of ABS plastic in the Designjet 3D).
HP Designjet 3D Printer Now On Sale, Churns Out Solid Plastic Objects From the Desktop [popsci.com]
iPad disassembly video
This is probably one of the coolest videos this week – a total disassembly of the iPad, and then getting it back together. Check it out. Big thanks to Brian at techrestore.com for sending this in.
iPad review roundup
iPad reviews are popping up everywhere and most of them are very positive of the device. Most of the reviews has pricing as the biggest issue, and even though you can get the cheapest model for $499, most of you guys probably want the 3G version with more storage and then you’ll end up close to the $1000 mark. Here’s a roundup of some of the best reviews, including a video review from IGN:
Delivery from Geekware
A few days ago I ordered the nice Asteroids clock and a few other cool things from Geekware, and I just wanted to share some photos of these nice products. I think the Asteroids clock is a really nice.
Here’s the floppy disk notebook ($9.95)
And a nice little keyboard keychain made out of an old ‘Home’ button ($4.95)
A keyboard magnet set ($9.95)
And a nice little business card holder which in fact is an old compact cassette crystal case.
Check out more stuff over at Geekware.
Atari Game Cartridge Clocks
Over at Geekware you can get hold of some very nice original Atari game cartridges that have been converted into desk clocks. They are $24.95 and a piece and I just bought the ‘Asteroids’ cartridge so I guess that you have to choose between the ‘Ms Pacman’ or ‘Centipede’ if you want one of these lovely clocks.
Atari Game Cartridge Clock [geekware.ca]