Ten years ago, Taliban fighters in their thousands abandoned power, fled their military posts and melted away into the countryside, allowing Western-led forces to capture Afghanistan without a fight. Today, that…
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LG wants to bring the world of Adobe Flash to your living room. Yes, 2012′s lineup of Smart TVs , theater systems and Blu-ray players are all set to arrive with support for both Flash Player and AIR 3, and the Korean manufacturer is keen to get developers signed up for its next-generation Smart TV SDK. The new software development kit will include a simplified dashboard, the ability to render 2D apps in 3D and even “console-quality gaming.” Throw in Adobe’s new Game Input API, and we could see tablets, joysticks and even LG-made smartphones used to control on-screen action. LG has informed us that these upgrades will be limited to next year’s catalogue — your 2011 purchases won’t support the new software, and will have to make do with the slightly weedier Adobe Flash Lite. New Smart TVs will also be compatible with the Wiimote -esque Magic Motion Remote , bringing gesture-based awkwardness to menu selection. Continue reading LG Smart TV goes on the charm offensive, appeals to Adobe developers LG Smart TV goes on the charm offensive, appeals to Adobe developers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Oct 2011 23:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …If you thought Herman Cain’s rise to second place in the new Washington Post poll was impressive, take at look at the new CBS News poll: He is tied at No. 1 with Mitt Romney at 17%. Again, his rise mirrors the fall of Rick Perry, who slipped from first…
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Apple Announces the iPhone 4S, Leaves the Door Open for Nexus Prime to Impress Ist das ein Screenshot des Nexus Prime? E + 資訊: Nexus Prime告別720P屏幕 Billionbears says: Guess I will have to wait and see what the Nexus Prime offers. I still like my DroidX though. Bionic looks good too.
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akwanAP says: today i’m helping edit the AP’s Amanda Knox homecoming story. Waiting for @ ByManuelValdes to bring me news. http://t.co/dpGuLJdV
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If smoking is not controlled worldwide, the habit could produce 18 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases and 40 million deaths from TB between 2010 and 2050, according to a new study.
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“(The Rapture will) be finished out on Oct. 21, that’s coming very shortly. That looks like it will be … the final end of everything.” — HAROLD CAMPING, giving an update on when the Rapture, an event he says started on May 21, will finish (via Christian Post)
Continue reading …After an alert passerby in New Orleans spotted an armed robbery in progress at a convenience store, police stormed onto the scene and … discovered it was all part of a music video. Given that some of the fake robbers were carrying unloaded guns, police were not amused. They charged eight…
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humorfeast says: Humor Feast: Woman saved by breast implants http://t.co/pVOH57Go via @ humorfeast
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CDC: 4 million Americans say they drive when they’ve had too much to drink. They do it 112 million times a year — down 30% from 2006. Drinking isn’t down, but during the recession fewer drinkers leave home.
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