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Mercedes-Benz's myCOMMAND system demoed on video

November 21, 2008

With Chrysler pushing out an internet-connected package of its own, Mercedes-Benz is attempting to stay one step ahead with the intelligent, intuitive myCOMMAND system. Our pals at Autoblog were able to get a bit of hands-on time with the new setup at the LA Auto Show, and they were kind enough to host up a near-5 minute video showing off its most attractive features. They reiterated that what was being taped was simply a concept for now, but there's zero doubt that the automaker is looking to get this into production as soon as feasibly possible. Hit the read link for a look at the clip, but be sure and pull over first.

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Mercedes-Benz's myCOMMAND system demoed on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 07:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gigantic LED display board goes live at Walgreens in Times Square

November 21, 2008

Remember that LED display board that was scheduled to be lit up at Walgreens in Times Square? You know, that 17,000-square foot one touting 12 million LEDs? Sure you do. The board, which was designed by D3 LED, was finally activated in the heart of New York City, and its creators are asserting that it's one of the most complex in existence. If you're wondering if this is worth a trip up (along with having a peek at the giant tree in Rockefeller Center), you might want to hit the read link first, but you should probably understand that almost nothing in NYC can hold a candle in terms of magnitude to downtown Dubai.

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Gigantic LED display board goes live at Walgreens in Times Square originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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S. Korean, Chinese airlines prep for additional flights to Hawaii (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

November 21, 2008

Airlines in S. Korea and China are preparing for increased travel to Hawaii by adding capacity starting in the first quarter of next year, Gov. Linda Lingle said yesterday during her 12-day trip to Asia to help boost isle tourism.

UFC chief says MMA future bleak in Hawaii (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

November 21, 2008

Local mixed martial arts promotions aside, Hawaii seems unlikely to ever draw a major national card -- at least if UFC president Dana White is to be believed.

Early Morning Cooking Causes Fire, Destroys Apt (WCMH Columbus)

November 21, 2008

A morning fire started by chicken cooking on the stove leaves an apartment destroyed.

Dodge EV seen in the flesh at LA Auto Show

November 21, 2008

Could you tell a few auto shows were going on in California? In case you've somehow overlooked it, a number of automakers are showing off some swank new in-car connectivity options, and Dodge is striving to elicit even more fluids from your saliva glands by showing off the Dodge EV. We initially heard about this mythical automobile back in September, and now the very Viper-inspired whip is wowing onlookers in LA. The all-electric plug-in boasts mid-mounted batteries, a 268-horsepower engine, a 150-mile range and a 0 to 60 time of under five seconds. Have a peek at what you'll be attempting to finance "as early as 2010" down in the read link.

[Via Digg]

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Dodge EV seen in the flesh at LA Auto Show originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Creative gives up, introduces the Zen Moo

November 21, 2008

We're seen plenty of cheap plastic MP3 land-fillers in our day. But those usually originate from deep-down within the fetid bowels of some no-name manufacturing house in southeast Asia, not the once illustrious Creative. The Zen Moo (yes, Moo) appears to be be a Zen Stone with extra bits of plastic and paint added to achieve Cow. Like the Stone, you get a small OLED, 2GB of memory, 20 hours of playback, and FM tuner to the delight of kids across China (where the Zen Moo was announced) -- hey, it's never too early to destroy a child's hearing. Gift-wrapped product waifs holding the accompanying speaker accessory after the break.

Update: Seems the Zen Moo is a tribute to the 2009 Chinese New Year, year of the plastic cow.

[Via EpiZENTer, thanks Oscar M.]

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BlackBerry Storm now available on Verizon

November 21, 2008

You've read the review, now Verizon's BlackBerry Storm is available for purchase.

BlackBerry Storm now available on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Eee Top climbing to 20- and 22-inches by June

November 21, 2008

Like the Eee Top but 15.6-inches is just too wee for your taste? Fine, you'll have the chance to grapple with 20- and 22-inchers, according to ASUS CEO Jerry Shen, sometime in the first half of 2009. Drop Windows 7 into these touchscreen monuments to mediocrity and we're in.

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ASUS Eee Top climbing to 20- and 22-inches by June originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bra Boy Abberton jailed in Hawaii (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

November 21, 2008

Bra Boy surf gang leader Koby Abberton has been handcuffed and escorted to jail in Hawaii to serve a three day sentence for assaulting an off-duty police officer outside a Honolulu nightclub.