With Facebook Ready to Go, Windows 8 Finally Gets Some App Respect

With Facebook Ready to Go, Windows 8 Finally Gets Some App Respect

Today, Microsoft announced that Facebook, Flipboard, and NFL Fantasy Football would all soon have official apps. That may not be an earth-shaking revelation, but it’s a sign that some big names are ready to step up and give Windows 8 the old Metro try.

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NVIDIA SHIELD Hands-on with Parrot AR.Drone 2.0

Integrated with NVIDIA’s upcoming handheld gaming device SHIELD, Parrot’s AR.Drone 2.0 brings on a rather unique set of abilities. Here with the final release iteration of SHIELD, we’ve gotten the opportunity to take the AR.Drone 2.0 out for a spin – again. While we’ve seen this device combo in action before, and even got the

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Windows 8.1 Preview Now Available To Download

Microsoft has released a preview version of its Windows 8.1 update.

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Street View is now available on both iOS and Android’s Google Earth app.

Street View is now available on both iOS and Android‘s Google Earth app. Yay! There are even step-by-step transit, biking and walking directions in 3D. Double yay! [Google]

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“Nokia Zoom” Trademarked Prior To EOS Launch

Nokia has trademarked “Nokia Zoom,” could this perhaps be a new range of devices that the company might unveil next month? Time will tell.

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Huff Your Medicine With the Inhaler-Shaped PuFFiT Vaporizer

Huff Your Medicine With the Inhaler-Shaped PuFFiT Vaporizer

Yeah, no, fumbling with a small wooden box and exposed electrical connections is real subtle. If you really want want to get high on the down low, you need to conceal your vaporizer as something that doesn’t look like a vaporizer but also doesn’t look like an IED. Something like an asthma inhaler, for instance.

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Google Now For Android Supports Music Playback, Live TV Cards

Google has updated its Google Now to support cards for live TV and music playback.

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Dish withdraws its offer to buy Clearwire

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And with that, Dish is (seemingly) out of the running: following a decision to back away from buying Sprint, the satellite TV giant has also withdrawn its bid for Clearwire. The company is bowing out due to a “change in recommendation” at Clearwire — in other words, shareholders now prefer Sprint’s recently sweetened offer. Between that and Sprint’s lawsuit, we’re not expecting Dish to make another acquisition attempt, especially when Softbank’s acquisition of Sprint (and thus Clearwire) could close in a matter of weeks.

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Recon Jet Glasses Can Now Be Pre-ordered For $500

Recon Instruments is now taking pre-orders for Recon Jet Glasses, that were unveiled last month at Google I/O. The units are priced at $500.

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gdgt’s best deals for June 26th: Panasonic 42-inch LED HDTV, Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated Keyboard

Ready to save some cash on your tech buys? Then you’ve come to the right place. Our sister site gdgt track price drops on thousands of products every day, and twice a week they feature some of the best deals they’ve found right here. But act fast! Many of these are limited-time offers, and won’t last long.

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Today’s hottest deals include a 42-inch Panasonic 1080p LED HDTV and a Logitech Bluetooth Illuminated keyboard, both of which have plummeted to low prices. Both products are well-reviewed, with the Panasonic wowing Amazon customers and the keyboard earning a top gdgt score. Want the latest deals delivered to your inbox? Join gdgt and add the gadgets you’re shopping for to your “Want” list. Every time there’s a price cut, you’ll get an email alert!

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