Google Street View's photos of prostitutes

Google Street View's photos of prostitutes: "

Here's a gallery of Google Street View photos with people who might be prostitutes.

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Motorola DROID closes in on its one-million-sold target?

Motorola DROID closes in on its one-million-sold target?: "

It comes as no surprise to us that the Motorola DROID has been seeing some really successful sales numbers since its release. As a matter of fact, it is getting mighty close to its target of finding one million hands by the end of the fourth quarter. Actual sales figures are reported to be somewhere in the neighborhood of 700,000 to 800,000 devices sold, which is nearing Verizon and Motorola’s goal and already well over analyst predictions. If Verizon sees a big holiday push, that number can easily crawl over the one million mark. It doesn’t hurt to have a $100 million ad campaign — it’s definitely paying off, but what we want to know is how many of you contributed to those sales numbers and if you’re happy with your decision so far. Share your experience in the comments!

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Latest Improv Everywhere perfomance: man gets "lost" at Knicks game

Latest Improv Everywhere perfomance: man gets "lost" at Knicks game: "

Charlie Todd says: 'For our latest mission, Agent Lathan pretended to get lost during a Knicks game. Throughout the second half he kept appearing further and further away from his assigned seat with a confused look on his face.' After a while, a bunch of people started calling out to Rob.

Where's Rob?

Previously:

• Subway yearbook photos from Improv Everywhere - Boing Boing


• causing a scene: extraordinary pranks in ordinary places with ...


• improv everywhere: mass twins on subway


• Food Court Musical, by Improv Everywhere - Boing Boing


• Improv Everywhere welcomes strangers arriving at JFK airport ...


• Improv Everywhere: No Pants! Subway Ride - Boing Boing


• 207 pranksters stand still for 5 mins in Grand Central Stn - Boing ...


• CW-11 news claims clip of them airing YouTube prank infringes ...

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Developer Diary #1: SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 for PSP

Developer Diary #1: SOCOM Fireteam Bravo 3 for PSP: "

With the release of SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 right around the corner, we’ve got a series of exclusive developer video diaries we’d like to share with you all. The first video in the series, which debuted on GameTrailers last Tuesday, takes a look at the overall storyline and discusses how the team created the game with authenticity in mind. Check out the first developer diary with Slant Six below:

A new developer diary will be posted on GameTrailers later this week, so be sure to check it out!

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Nobody Died, But Nothing Has Changed [Black Friday]

Nobody Died, But Nothing Has Changed [Black Friday]: "

Congratulations, America: We didn't trample anyone to death over slightly discounted HDTVs this Black Friday, probably! And God knows, we tried. A merry, chairbound Cyber Monday to all. [BusinessInsider]

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Hey You, Let's Move Here [Architecture]

Hey You, Let's Move Here [Architecture]: "

Best plan: A two-mast schooner to go live around the world. Second best plan: A house like Universe, in Roca Blanca, Mexico. And neoprene suits, surf boards, and diving gear. OK, and a two-mast schooner too. Come in and chill:

We always feature the most amazinglytastic and awesomerest architecture, packed with high-tech materials and impossible shapes. And yet, every time I come across something like the Universe house, I keep coming back to the same thought: The best architecture is the simplest one. No need for titanium plates, no need for complex computer-aided design—just good design integrated in the perfect natural spot. Add a hammock and an internet connection, and you'll be set, thank you very much.

Created by Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco and architect Tatiana Bilbao, Universe's design is based in the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, which was built in Jaipur, in 1724. Orozco—who visited the observatory in 1996—wanted a house that captured the concept of the Indian building. Bilbao's office drafted the detailed plans after his sketches, and a team built the house in the traditional way, which included the help of a donkey called Panchito, who ferried some of the materials and stones into this wild spot in the Sea of Cortez.

The house offers a 360-degree view, with no glass windows—just some wood planks in case a hurricane comes by—with a swimming pool in the middle replacing the observatory bowl from the Indian temple. A design change that I strongly agree with—and I would enjoy, Margarita in hand, if I were so lucky as to watch the sun set from there. One day. [Tatiana Bilbao and Interview with Gabriel Orozco via Archdaily]

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Department of Defense Buys 2,200 PS3s to Upgrade Supercomputer [Military]

Department of Defense Buys 2,200 PS3s to Upgrade Supercomputer [Military]: "

Apparently the Department of Defense believes that PS3s are a better value when it comes to supercomputers than IBM products specifically designed for the purpose. Granted recent price drops probably didn't hurt in justifying a 2,200 console order either.

This isn't the first time that the DoD is using PS3 consoles for supercomputing. In fact, these 2,200 units are going to be added to an existing Linux cluster of 336 PS3s used by the United States Air Force. According to Justification Review Documents, the purchase is all about getting the best value out the DoD's budget:

With respect to cell processors, a single 1U server configured with two 3.2GHz cell processors can cost up to $8K while two Sony PS3s cost approximately $600. Though a single 3.2 GHz cell processor can deliver over 200 GFLOPS, whereas the Sony PS3 configuration delivers approximately 150 GFLOPS, the approximately tenfold cost difference per GFLOP makes the Sony PS3 the only viable technology for HPC applications.

I'm all for balancing cost and features, but isn't it just a bit curious that someone thought to save on upgrading the supercomputer just after Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 was released? [Ars Technica via Boing Boing]

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Multifl0w project teaches Apple a thing or two about iPhone multitasking

Multifl0w project teaches Apple a thing or two about iPhone multitasking: "

Though it's relented on MMS and copy / paste, Apple has stubbornly, steadfastly continued to hold the line on the multitasking issue throughout the iPhone's two and a half-year career. Though it has a point about traditional multitasking burning through power, competing smartphone platforms -- scratch that, every competing platform -- has proven that it's still plenty possible to get a full days' life out of a battery while running a full host of apps in the background. Of course, the jailbroken iPhone community knows this full well, which is why there are a number of utilities available for backgrounding apps, but maybe none quite as slick as the just-released multifl0w. Taking a cue from the Pre, multifl0w adds backgrounded apps to a horizontally-scrollable gallery of cards; the only thing it's missing is a swipe gesture for quitting, but it's a minor point. Apple, we know you're seeing how good this is -- is there a defensible reason for why we still have to h4x0r our handsets to get this?



[Thanks, Jai]

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Crime tips go high tech

Crime tips go high tech: "Spotsylvania County officials are hoping new technology will allow them to take a 'byte' out of crime.

A contract with Texas-based Anderson Software now allows the county's Crime Solver's program to accept anonymous tips from the Web site or by cell phone text message...."

AdMob: iPhone Now Accounts for 55% of US Mobile Web Traffic

AdMob: iPhone Now Accounts for 55% of US Mobile Web Traffic: "

AdMob, recently acquired by Google, has released their latest set of mobile metrics [PDF link] and the iPhone and iPod touch platform (iPhone OS) has a comfortable 50% share of worldwide traffic, and 55% of US traffic. That’s up 6.9%. In terms of top handset models, Apple’s iPhone accounted for 22.4%/24.1% (up 5.5%/5.2%) and iPod touch for 9.8%/11.4 (up 1.4%/2.3%)

Also up is HTC on the back of the Android Dream (G1) and Magic (MyTouch) to 5.6%/9.5% (+1.2%/1.8%) and BlackBerry maker RIM to 3.2%/5.4% (+0.1%/0%).

Everyone else was flat or down, with Nokia posting the biggest drop internationally (-2.6%) and Palm in the US (-2.2%).

Droid and other future Android devices will likely change things up for next time, perhaps webOS when it hits other carriers as well.

For now, however, Apple’s iPhone juggernaut continues.

This is a story by the iPhone Blog. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store.

AdMob: iPhone Now Accounts for 55% of US Mobile Web Traffic

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PSA: PS3 firmware 3.10 now available

PSA: PS3 firmware 3.10 now available: "

As promised, firmware 3.10 is now available to download for your PS3. Navigate to System Update from the XMB to download this update. Included in this package:

System changes

• Added the ability to access some Facebook features from the XMB.


• The [Friends] list has been redesigned.


• The user is now able to change the color of their [Profile].

Media changes

• Expanded [Photo] folders and playlists are now displayed in a grid, rather than a list.


• Added various TV website shortcuts for users in Europe under [TV]. (For more details, visit PlayStation.Blog.Europe)

We'll be testing the Facebook integration later tonight. Stay tuned.

[Thanks, Levi!]

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