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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Fly Virgin, earn a shot at space - http://t.co/skRlV5H0
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

You might rethink the monotony of collecting frequent flyer miles after seeing this space-faring promotion from Virgin America. (Credit: Jon Griffith/Virgin Galactic) Avid jet-setters aspiring for something more should check out Virgin America's new Mission: Galactic contest. Whoever earns the most status points with their Elevate loyalty program by August 7, 2013 earns a Virgin Galactic suborbital space flight aboard SpaceShipTwo spaceplane.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Cinemagraphs (Animated Gifs) As Ads? Tumblr Experiments With New Advertising Format - http://t.co/qdk0CPrd
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

Animated Gifs As Ads? Tumblr Experiments With Advertising Format | TechCrunch

GIF, a filetype that celebrated its 25th anniversary this past June (don't you feel old now?), won't die. And the animated GIF, in particular, has seen a notable resurgence recently, as a newer, younger group of netizens rediscover its capabilities, posting GIFs to social networks, blogs and in fashion editorials.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Apple Adds Galaxy Note, Galaxy S III to List of Targets in Samsung Patent Battle - http://t.co/8vP2AQnk
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

Apple Adds Galaxy Note, Galaxy S III to List of Targets in Samsung Patent Battle

Fresh off one victory in a San Jose courtroom, Apple has expanded a separate suit against Samsung to include two of the Korean company's latest popular devices. Apple on Friday amended its second lawsuit to add the Galaxy S III smartphone and Galaxy Note "phablet" to a list of products that it says infringe on its intellectual property.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

The GeekTech Blog Is Moving! - http://t.co/ixjApWIa
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

The GeekTech Blog Is Moving!

GeekTech is about to begin a new chapter in its life. GeekTech has moved from its longtime home on PCWorld.com to its new digs on TechHive, a new site from the fine folks who bring you PCWorld and Macworld.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity watch notifies iPhone owners without betraying their nerd status - http://t.co/kIytb7Ih
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

Citizen Eco-Drive Proximity watch notifies iPhone owners without betraying their nerd status

It's hard to deny that Bluetooth watches usually lack the social graces you need when dressing to impress. Citizen doesn't want to leave you a binary choice between technology and poshness, however. The company's upcoming Eco-Drive Proximity watch has all the respectability of an analog steel timepiece, but it quietly syncs to an iPhone 4S (or newer) through Bluetooth 4.0.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Kippt, Pinboard Help Digg Users Find New Home For Old Data [Here's How] - http://t.co/6LEmLrgG
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

Kippt, Pinboard Help Digg Users Find New Home For Old Data [Here's How]

After Digg's long fall, Betaworks acquired the site in July and put its News.me team in charge. Six weeks later, the new operators launched a complete overhaul of Digg. However, while interest in Digg had remained (a surprising amount, according to new CEO John Borthwick), the new site removed user access to old data, i.e.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Walmart tests iPhone-assisted checkout http://t.co/Fx6x2Ywe
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

Walmart tests iPhone-assisted checkout - Cell Phones & Mobile Device Technology News & Updates | Geek.com

Imagine scanning items before you put them in your shopping cart and then, when you head to the front of the store, all you need to do is pay. The process of loading items into your cart, then unloading them at a checkout line, and then loading them back into your cart again could be a thing of the past if Walmart's new pilot program manages to catch on.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

App Spotlight: SwiftKey 3 for Android on Sale for 99 Cents - http://t.co/cq8fBhU0
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

App Spotlight: SwiftKey 3 for Android on Sale for 99 Cents | PCWorld Business Center

Can a single app make a major difference in your productivity? For anyone who routinely taps out lengthy emails on their phone or tablet, the answer is a resounding yes -- when that app is SwiftKey 3. This replacement for the stock Android keyboard brings a wealth of speed- and accuracy-enhancing features to the table.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

Man advertises on digital billboard to help wife land a job http://t.co/KhTlqqWv
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

Man purchases space on digital billboard to help wife land a job | Digital Trends

Definitely a creative way to reach a potential employer, the trend of purchasing advertising space on digital billboards is catching on.

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Posted Sep 01 2012 by Andrew Richard

More Samsung Galaxy Stellar details spill, September 6th launch appears likely - http://t.co/ToytRIsQ
Andrew Richard (@biz78)September 01, 2012

More Samsung Galaxy Stellar details spill, September 6th launch appears likely

More details about the Samsung Galaxy Stellar 4G LTE, Verizon's upcoming budget offering, are now surfacing from the midst of the carrier's internal systems. Our source has confirmed that the Stellar is now expected to launch on September 6th, and has provided some documentation that reveals the vast majority of the phone's spec sheet.

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