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Morning Xtra: 'Transformers' Nikes, More 50 Cent Video Games, Vista Stays

by Chad Mumm on May 5, 2009 at 11:56 AM



Nike Transformer Shoes
Man, toys are so much cooler in Japan. Exhibit 1: these disgustingly-awesome Transformer Nike shoes (pictured above). No, you can't wear them, but you'll still be the coolest person in the office. [From: Walyou]

50 Cent Wants to Design More Videogames
Rapper 50 Cent is no stranger to creative success. After several huge albums, a Hollywood movie, and a well-reviewed video game, he's made plenty of cash to sit around drinking Vitamin Water. But Fiddy doesn't sit around: He recently told MTV News that he wants to make a sequel to his game '50 Cent: Blood on the Sand,' as well as design and market future games that he isn't actually in. Rapper-turned gaming executive? Awesome. [From: Joystiq]

Windows Vista Will Be Around Until At Least 2011
Computerworld is reporting that, contrary to reports, Microsoft will not be ditching Windows Vista with the release of Windows 7. It looks like we have a solid two years left with the operating system, since the company is saying it will keep selling it at retail until at least January 2011. [From: Computerworld, Via: Engadget]


Free Google Profile Business Cards
Google recently launched a new service called Google Profiles, which allows you to create profiles within the search engine so you can control what people see when they search for your name. To promote Profiles, Google is giving away sets of 25 business cards (with your name in the company's iconic search bar) to the first 10,000 people who order a set. Get your hands on 'em by making a profile and find the "Order Profile Business Cards" link. [From: Unplggd]

Some More Great Online (Free) Libraries
We mentioned last week that the World Digital Library, a collection of 1,200 priceless artifacts, manuscripts, and ancient documents from 19 countries, went live on April 21st. If you're looking for some more free education resources online, then check out this article from Walletpop. We recommend the wonderful British Library's online gallery catalog. [From: Walletpop]

Could Apple Buy Twitter, Electronic Arts?
What would a week in the tech world be without a little rumormongering? After Reuters reported yesterday that Apple has nearly $30 billion of cash saved for a rainy day, the company became the subject of a number of far-fetched rumors:

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