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The Daily Engadget: Blazing iPods, Most Rugged Cell Phone

by Thomas Houston on July 10, 2009 at 10:58 AM



Our friends over at Engadget obsessively cover everything new in gadgets and consumer electronics, which is why we compile this daily roundup of their top stuff. For more details on any of these stories, click on the Engadget links in each story below.

iPod May Have Set Saab Ablaze
Ah, blazing iPods, you've got a special place in our hearts. This time, a combustible iProduct is rumored to have started a blaze inside a Swedish Saab 9-3 car.

The Ultimate Outdoor Phone?
While not the prettiest phone out there, Nokia's new 3720 is being touted as the most rugged with its dust- and splash-proof design.

Apple, BlackBerry Ads Eerily Similar
Notice any similarities between the recent BlackBerry ad and Apple's latest Coldplay spot? Engadget did, and found that both feature a heavy dose of colored smoke and enough lens flares to make J.J. Abrams jealous. Check the videos out and compare for yourself.

New Patents Reveal Next-Gen iPhone Features
According to new patents, a next generation iPhone could come with face detection, object recognition, and an improved messaging system.

Blu-ray Player Drops Under $100
There you have it, Blu-ray players have finally dropped under $100. Everyone's favorite big box retailer, Wal-mart, is now offering a $98 Magnavox NB530MGX Blu-ray player, meaning it's a great time to upgrade to high def home movies -- aside from all that economy stuff.

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