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Boeing’s next-gen 747 takes air for the first time

Slash — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:49:00 +0000

On Monday, the 747-8 Freighter took off for its first flight. The passenger version of the iconic plane is about a year behind the cargo model.

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Boeing unveils 787 Dreamliner interior

Slash — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 20:12:00 +0000

The aviation giant on Wednesday released a picture of an actual 787 interior, rather than a mock-up. The picture is of the third test flight 787, known as ZA003.

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WoW auction house app coming to iPhone

Slash — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:15:00 +0000

The mobile version will reportedly feature all the functionality of the “real” in-game auction house, and will allow iPhone-equipped players to continue their financial wheeling and dealing on the move.

Originally posted at Crave

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Global video game sales fell 7 percent in 2009

Slash — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:53:00 +0000

According to a report on software sales in the U.S., Japan, and the United Kingdom, 2009 was a poor year. But how could it not be? The year before was the best ever.

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‘Avatar,’ ‘Star Trek,’ ‘District 9′ get visual-effects Oscar nods

Slash — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:59:00 +0000

Although no one should be surprised about the three films that were nominated for visual effects, the folks behind ‘2012′ are probably feeling pretty sore today.

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‘Avatar’ Oscars could make Weta household name

Slash — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:00:00 +0000

When Oscar nominations are announced Tuesday, Weta Digital will surely get a nod for “Avatar” visual effects. Unfamiliar to many, the studio has been on top for years.

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Boeing puts 787 Dreamliner through stall tests

Slash — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:22:00 +0000

Company says that it has put its much-anticipated new plane through more than 50 stall tests and expects to do dozens more. So far, so good.

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$1 million for first perfecto in MLB 2K10

Slash — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:13:00 +0000

Almost any major league pitcher who threw a perfect game would be a millionaire. Now 2K Sports is offering a million dollars to the first gamer to toss one in its hit baseball video game.

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How ‘Avatar’ may predict the future of virtual worlds

Slash — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 +0000

When James Cameron invented a camera that integrated footage of actors directly into his digital universe, it may have presaged the worlds millions will spend time in one day.

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FAA wants to know Boeing 747-8 is hack-proof

Slash — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:59:00 +0000

Agency recently issued “special conditions” mandating that Boeing ensure data networks on the new plane don’t make it vulnerable to hacking from the outside.

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