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	Psystar bounces back from Chapter 11, intros new high-end hardware Psystar's new Open(7) hardware runs Intel Nehalem Xeon, which should provide a nice performance jolt to hackintosh land.		Sony exec says UMD-less PSP was "always the plan" Sony "needed to prepare the right environment for it first - things like the transferal of content with the PS3 and PSN, and PC software to manage content like music and movies such as Media Go."
	Apple patching nasty iPhone SMS vulnerability Given the hype surrounding Apple's iPhone, we're actually surprised that we haven't seen more holes to plug over the years.	Other news of import Apple patent applications offer glimpses of haptic screens, RFID readers, fingerprint ID Toshiba's TG01 outed on Orange UK D-Link's Xtreme N DIR-685 storage router hands-on and impressions UK moviegoers treated to industry's first interactive 3D game
	How to relocate a HD set-top-box and still have it work with an HDTV We know how it goes, you pick up a nice big HDTV and a wall-mount only to get it all setup then realize you still need a place to put your HD set-top-box.		HTC Hero hits FCC with US 3G For the record, Bands II and V are 1900 and 850MHz, respectively, which is exactly the combo AT&T subscribers would need to flip the switch on high-speed data.
TiVo HD upgrade program helps you save as much as $100 Ask Engadget HD: How can I get my home theater ready for 3D, right now?		Ovi Maps graduates from beta Samsung's SCH-W760 with infrared video conferencing is ready for your parole hearing

The Daily Roundup: here's what you might've missed originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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U.S. Inquiry Is Confirmed Into Google Books Deal

The Justice Department confirmed it was conducting an antitrust investigation into a settlement of a class action between Google and groups representing authors and publishers.

Ask Engadget: Best Bluetooth mouse out there?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Sang-Jung, who is desperately in search of the perfect cordless critter to take some of the strain away from that trackpad.

"I'm heading to university next year, and I've purchased a MacBook. I'm also taking my four year old desktop, just in case I'm left with no computers when the MacBook is being repaired or whatnot. With only two USB ports on a MacBook, I want a Bluetooth mouse. Budget is about $100, and of course, it needs OS X support. Thanks for the help!"

Alright folks, it's time to get serious. Do you own a Bluetooth mouse that you can recommend? Recommend against? Be sure to spill your thoughts in comments below, and feel free to send in a question of your own to ask at engadget dawt com.

Filed under: Ask Engadget, Peripherals

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"Asteroids" lands at Universal (Reuters)

Reuters - Universal Pictures has won a four-studio bidding war to pick up the film rights to the classic Atari video game "Asteroids."

Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules (AP)

AP - In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence.

Web retailers, states tussle over tax rules

In a big break for online shoppers, Web retailers generally don't have to charge sales taxes in states where they lack a store or some other physical presence.

Engadget HD explains: Where to put your DVR when you wall-mount your HDTV

With CableCARD enabled HDTVs being a complete bust and the crazy popular trend of mounting HDTVs on the wall, many wonder what they can do with their DVR or cable box. As you might expect, the crew over at Engadget HD is more than familiar with the options and lucky for you they actually wrote them down in an easy to digest format. So if you are the do-it-yourself type and are looking to relocate your HD DVR or noisy Xbox 360, then by all means what are you waiting for, click on through.

Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment

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MySpace suicide case conviction overturned

A federal judge tentatively overturned the conviction of a Missouri woman accused of using MySpace to deceive a teenage girl who eventually committed suicide, a U.S. attorney's spokesman told CNN.

Superior Searcher: Google vs. Bing

Google has an impressive competitor in Microsoft's Bing.

Magic gets easier in 6th Harry Potter game

Impatient Harry Potter fans can join the young wizard on their video game consoles two weeks ahead of the July 15 movie release ...

Play with creatures aplenty in 'Spore' add-on, 'Overlord' sequel

In this week's look at the latest video games, we meet mischievous minions, angry yetis, hairy goblins and even pigs in wedlock.

Implants Create Insect Cyborgs

Scientists are ready to to practice mind control on moths.

For Better or Worse, Modern Ocean Explorers Stay Connected

Scientists talk about the joys and sacrifices of a life at sea.

TV Migrates to Cell Phones

The broadcasting industry is setting the stage for mobile TV.

Murky History of Television Gets Murkier

Sorkin's invention shrouds Farnsworth in static.

Charge Your Cell Phone Just By Walking

Scientists have created a wearable machine that harvests energy from walking.

Robots Pump Gas

Scientists Explore Invisible Environmental Helpers

Tiny nanocatalysts manipulate chemicals to eliminate pollution.

Futuristic Car Runs Like WWI Submarine

This new concept car was inspired by World War I technology.

Super New Tape Mimics Sticky Gecko Feet

Scientists have found a way to give people gecko-like abilties.

Laser Blasts Colorize Metals

Scientists use lasers to turn aluminum, gold and silver, blue.

HEAR: Emotional 911 Call in Deadly Python Attack

Distraught snake owner calls 911 to report strangled Florida toddler.

U.S. Confirms Investigation of Google Books Deal

The Justice Department confirmed it is conducting an antitrust investigation into a settlement of a class action between Google and groups representing authors and publishers.

PSPgo packs a 480MHz processor, probably not crossing 333MHz mark

Officially, Sony's PSPgo is only clocking in at 333MHz like the rest of its brothers and sisters, but as the gang at Sony Insider found out in the FCC filing, the internal processor actually maxes out at 480MHz. What that means for gamers is probably nothing in the near future, since the firmware'll underclock it to standard speeds and we've seen absolutely no sign Sony's interested in releasing software exclusively for the UMD-less iteration at this point. Of course, the opportunity to capitalize on the upped hardware is gonna be there, and we still remember a noticeable difference in the technical quality of games released after Sony bumped its original PSP's clockspeed from 266MHz to its max 333MHz, but for now, it's just something to keep in the back of your mind.

[Via Sony Insider]

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Coming Soon: High Speed Rail to Vegas?

Dept. of Transportation Designation Brings Long Sought-After Route Closer to Reality