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Bowers & Wilkins Announces New P3 Headphones

What could possible inspire me to remove my Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones in order to try on another pair? A new pair of B&W headphones, of course…and in this case, it’s the new P3. Designed to be slightly lighter and a bit more portable than its higher-numbered sibling, the P3 headphones feature the same attention to detail and quality of build as the P5s. Made of aluminum and using high-quality rubber and memory foam, the P3′s lighter weight not only make them a bit easier to carry, but also allows you to wear them longer. The Bowers & Wilkins P3 headphones will come in white and and black when they arrive this June, and will retail for $199; as always, you can expect a full review once our unit arrives (believe me, w’ll be counting the days). Click past the jump for all of the details.

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Samsung Unveils Galaxy S III

This is the game changer we’ve been waiting for from Samsung Mobile. Rather than just increase technical specs and slap a new badge on a Galaxy S 2 (which Samsung still could have been successful with), Samsung has decided to redefine what a Galaxy S device is. Sure, the phone is definitely beefed up (quad core processor, 4.8″ Super AMOLED display, Android 4.0, and the list goes on), and the new design is Samsung’s most attractive yet ; but it’s what lies beneath the hardware that represents Samsung’s new approach…a more human approach. What does this mean? How about a phone that’s able to to know how you’re using it by reading your eyes with its front facing camera; or how about a device that identifies the people in your photos and automatically sends them pictures? Samsung has even come up with a way to share large files between users simply by touching their devices together–and these transfers that would normally take minutes now take seconds. And yes, there’s even a Siri-like voice recognition system. The Samsung Galaxy S II won’t be arriving until the end of this month (the HSPA+ version) and sometime this Summer (the 4G models); but with features that make the iPhone 4S seem last-gen, this looks to be one handset worth waiting for. Click past the jump for all of the specs, as well as the official PR from Samsung…

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Urbanears Platan Denim Edition: Real. Comfortable. Headphones.

Why worry about matching your headphones with your pants, when your headphones can be made of your pants? Urbanears has been making quality, stylish headphones for years–but its new Platan Denim Edition is taking style to the next level. Designed to age like a good pair of jeans, these Platan headphones feature a denim finish, ultra portable, and feature the same sound quality Urbanears products are known for; they even include the Zound Plug that allows a friend to share your audio signal. The Platan Denim Edition headphones have an MSRP of $80, and are available now at Apple retail stores as well as Apple.com–they will also be available at Urbanears.com on May 23rd. Click past the jump for the full PR…

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Hack-and-Slash Your Way Through Albion with Fable Heroes

Ever wish someone would take the Fable universe and combine it with the hack-and-slash charm of Gauntlet? If so, you’ll be happy to know that the folks at Lionhead Studio share your dream and have just released Fable Heroes–exclusively for Xbox LIVE Arcade. What started as a “what if” scenario among Fable developers has now become a full-blown co-op multiplayer, featuring characters that can level-up, abilities and game features to unlock, and of course, LOTS of gold. Fable Heroes is available now in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 800 Microsoft Points, and you can check out all of the details after the jump…

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Get Out your Drool Buckets: Alienware Unleashes Latest Laptops

If you’re a PC gamer, just hearing the name “Alienware” is enough to get your pulse racing. Long known for their excellent line of high-end gaming rigs, Alienware has recently made more of push toward the mainstream consumer with its portable and affordable X51 desktop–and their old tradition of power continues with their new addition of value in their revamped laptop line. The M14x, M17x and M18x (starting at $1099, $1499 and $1999 respectively) all feature Intel’s latest chips, best-in-class graphics cards (from NVIDIA and AMD), multiple hard drive configurations (all models have optional SSD configurations), optional Blu-Ray drives, and can be configured with pretty much any option imaginable; the nice part is that Alienware has a model for every budget. Oh…and did we mention that the machines all look ridiculously sexy? Click past the jump for all of the specs and the full PR–but be warned: we were serious about the drool bucket…

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It’s Official: Nintendo 3DS Goes Purple–Royal Purple

If those of you with a Barney fetish (and you know who you are) felt slighted by Nintendo’s color choices for its 3DS line, todays announcement should brighten your day: Nintendo has officially announced that the Royal Purple 3DS system is the real deal and will arrive May 20th. I have to admit that the new color looks pretty cool; and in a mobile market where customization and personalization have become almost as important as the gadgets themselves, it’s great to see Nintendo offering its fans more choices. The new Royal Purple 3DS will retail for $169.99.

Viva la difference!!

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NVIDIA Intros GeForce GTX690

The graphics war marches on!

Following on the heels of the GTX680, NVIDIA is now releasing the GTX690 video card. In traditional NVIDIA fashion, the ’90 series of cards is the dual headed monster big daddy of the company’s lineup–essentially two 680 cores super-glued together in SLI harmony.

As the 680 just recently took the single core performance crown, expect performance on this card to be monitor melting, as well as wallet burning–with a price of $999 at launch.

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Mac AppStore surpasses 10,000 Apps after only 15 months

After only 15 months of existence, the Mac App Store has surpassed the 10,000 app mark. No, its not the 500,000+ apps on the iOS app store; but it is a pretty big deal for those distributing their desktop software on the new platform, and get’s Apple that much closer to a disc-free ecosystem. The Mac App store was launched on January 5th of last year along with the release of OS X 10.6.6, and saw over 1 million downloads in its first 24 hours.

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USB Cell Drive Adds Versatility to Portable Charging

Why just settle for a portable charger in your gadget bag, when USB Cell Drive adds so much more? USB Cell Drive knows that we like our gadgets to be versatile–and their Cell Drive and Cell link products look like the perfect accessories for multitaskers on the go. These products combine a 600 mAh rechargeable battery with a 4GB or 8GB thumb drive (Cell Drive), and even add an SD/SDHC card reader into the mix (Cell Link), giving users a digital Swiss Army Knife in their pockets whenever they’re needed. Prices range from $54.95 to $69.95, and you can click past the jump for more info and purchase links…

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Samsung Releases Another Galaxy Teaser

Samsung Mobile Unpacked is the place where we’ll FINALLY be getting word of a “new Galaxy;” but until then Sammy is teasing us with some youtube video.

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Recon Instruments to Demo Unreleased Recon Ready Scott NAV-R-2 Goggle

While the world awaits a sleek and sexy heads-up display for everyday use from Google, a little further north you will see that Vancouver’s Recon Instruments is a little bit ahead of the game. The company’s award winning technology (including goggles with built-in navigation display and smartphone connectivity) is being showcased for action sport athletes on the hill at the TELUS World Ski and Snowboard Festival. Attendees will get hands-on time with their latest Recon Ready and MOD Live goggles,while consumers will enjoy first person demos. Check the full release after the jump for all of the details… +Continue Reading

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HTCPedia’s Drop Test of the New HTC One X

I’m happy they did this. I don’t know that I’d be able to destroy a shiny new phone.

Enjoy the carnage.

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