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Cisco is adding new functions in its WebEx service that could threaten Microsofts own business collaboration efforts.

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Engineers in England have come up with a product to save a few bob for those who work in semi-dangerous occupations–cement body armor.

The vests combine “super strong” cement with recycled carbon fiber, making the vests tough enough to withstand most bullet calibers, according to researchers at the University of Leeds’ School of Civil Engineering.

Currently, top-of-the-line bulletproof vests are made with alumina plates–the raw material used to make aluminum–through a costly process called sintering, which involves heating the material for up to two weeks at 1600 degrees Celsius to harden it.

The cement vest, on the other hand, would offer a cost-effective level of protection for people in semi-risky occupations short of full-on combat.

“By using cement instead of alumina we are confident we can deliver a cost-effective level of protection for many people at risk,” said research team leader Philip Purnell. “It should be good enough for people like security guards, reporters, and aid workers who are worried about the odd pot shot being taken at them.”

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Originally posted at Military Tech

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Extreme sports and music go hand in hand, so it’s not surprising companies such as Skullcandy and Nixon take advantage of this relationship to market headphones to teens and young adults with an interest in such activities.

Now you can add Roxy to the list. The female-centric surfwear maker …

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New release brings the second-most popular browser up to speed with current browsing technology and trends, and perhaps nudges it ahead of the competition.

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Donald and Jasmine bow to listener pressures and dedicate (almost) an entire episode to Bluetooth. On deck: a description of A2DP Bluetooth technology in detail, some fascinating info about the iPod Touch/iPhone’s partially crippled BT functionality, and product shout-outs for Bluetooth-capable headphones and MP3 players. Also, consider yourselves warned: the hosts spend several minutes discussing the ousted “porn” app that was released in the iTunes App Store last week (not overly explicit).

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With laptops and desktops as standard equipment in many classrooms and dorm rooms, the back-to-school season is a busy one for computer shopping. We are once again scouring the shelves of big retail stores to find boxed versions of popular PCs, from entry-level systems starting at $349 to quad-core powerhouses.
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This dog looks seriously bummed.

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I don’t have a dog right now, but if I did, I totally wouldn’t trust it to roam around my apartment while I’m not there. Who knows what kind of mischief it’ll get into or what it’ll find …

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Social site now better at collecting Diggs under canonical URLs, and tracking them too.

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A flaw that prevented Windows Desktop Search from working properly with Googles App Sync for Outlook tool has been fixed.

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The iPhone 3GS: What will it get you?

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Q: What are the main differences between the iPhone 3G and the iPhone 3GS? With the iPhone 3G being just $99, I’d rather not spend the extra $100 for the 3GS if I don’t have to.

- James

A: The extra $100 for the iPhone 3GS gets you a few things. They aren’t mind-blowing, but they are worth an extra $100, depending on your point of view.

• Voice control: This is a welcome and nifty feature that performs well. Not only can you make calls using only your voice, but also you can use the iPod player. It’s particularly useful if you’ll be using the iPhone while driving.
• Video recording: Another feature that was long overdue. The video quality is quite good and the editing tool is unique and very easy to use.
• Accessibility options: The 3GS is the first iPhone to offer a broad range of accessibility feature, like Voice Over, which will read a description of the onscreen controls. Other options will further assist visually impaired users.
• Compass: The compass and its integration with the Google Maps feature are neat, but I don’t see myself using them that much, though you might feel differently.
• Better battery life: The iPhone 3GS promises double the battery life of the iPhone 3G. We’re still testing our iPhone 3GS, but it did seem to last longer than its predecessor did during preliminary use. I’m hoping that it lives up to expectations, as short battery life is one of the drawbacks of both the original iPhone and the iPhone 3G.
• Faster performance: We have found the the 3GS is faster than the iPhone 3G. It opens applications more quickly and turns on in half the time.

If price is your main issue, then I think you’ll get a great iPhone experience with the $99 iPhone 3G. But, if money is third our fourth on your criteria list, I’d say that you’ll enjoy the added features from the iPhone 3GS.

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Originally posted at Dialed In Podcast

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