Google is currently in talks with Verizon to add Google applications on their phones. The talks are dealing with technology and potential business models such as offering advertising-sponsored services.“There are good useful talks going on and they could result in a deal,” one of the sources said.The Google phones are expected to feature integration with […]

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If you can believe it, the Do Hit Chair is a a $6020, 0.04″ thick steel cube that the user smashes to resemble something approaching a chair. This “customizable” seating solution was designed by Marijn van der Poll and one can only assume that the absurd price tag on this thing is some sort of art-based premium. Honestly, charging this much for something so damn stupid because it is technically a “work of art” is infuriating. In fact, it makes me want to grab a sledgehammer and break some shit. Maybe that was the point in the first place. [Product Page via Productdose via Geekologie]

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Jobo’s Giga Vu line has always been primarily targeted at photographers who need portable storage and viewing capabilites, but the devices’ Linux foundations and open SDK have made them pretty hacker-friendly as well. Both camps should be happy about Jobo’s latest entry, the Giga Vu Pro Extreme, which adds support for Jobo’s photoGPS unit, bumps capacities up to 160GB, and comes with an SD/SDHC adapter. Apart from that, it’s basically the same Giga Vu as always: 3.7-inch VGA screen, support for over 100 RAW formats, loupe viewing modes with dust detection, TV-out, PictBridge support, and a dash of PMP features, including support for MPEG 4 video. No word on when these will actually be hitting shelves, but you’d better start saving your pennies: Jobo’s listing the 80GB Pro Extreme at $599, the 120GB at $749, and the $160GB model at a whopping $899.

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Office Depot Featured Gadget: Xbox 360 Platinum System Packs the power to bring games to life!

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There is no information available about where Gearfuse got these photos from, so they can be from just some random guys mobile development presentation - but it can also be a photo of what they say it is: Sony Ericssons upcoming iPhone inspired new graphical user interface. If you would ask me I’ll […]

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Our favorite iPhone iClone, the Meizu M8, has gotten a face lift and new price. But interestingly enough, the M8’s design (aside from growing 1/10 of an inch) has been altered to look less like the iPhone, ditching the shiny, metallic edges and rear for an iPod Touchesque charcoal shading. In fact, it looks almost just like the Touch. But I thought I was buying an iPhone knockoff! But no complaints, since the new pricing information has been released.

Still scheduled for a December release, the pricing has been slightly more finalized at $265 (4GB), $320 (8GB) and $400 (16GB). Sure, those prices don’t look all that cheap…until you realize there’s no two-year contract rebate involved. Wait a second…what does the iPhone really cost??? [meizume via wired]

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