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The Daily Engadget: Microsoft Stores, Apple Kills Palm Pre iTunes Sync

by Tim Stevens on July 16, 2009 at 09:12 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.

Microsoft Launching Retail Stores (Near Apple Stores)
If you've found yourself looking longingly into those trendy Mac stores, but are still loyal to your PC, you'll be delighted to know that Microsoft is stepping it up and launching its own line of retail stores this fall. Word is, many will be right next door to Apple stores. Oh, it's so on.

Apple Kills Palm Pre iTunes Sync
If you were wondering how long the Palm Pre was going to be able to sync directly with iTunes, you now have your answer. Apple says it's pulling the plug in the next release of iTunes. Surprised?

Apple Told Microsoft to Stop Airing Laptop Hunter Ads
Microsoft may be launching its own stores soon, but at the moment, it's relying on a series of ads called Laptop Hunters to promote Windows computers -- ads that Apple apparently doesn't like too much.

China Gets Wi-Fi-less iPhone?
Has it finally come to pass? Reports are saying that China will be getting iPhones that lacks Wi-Fi. There's no word yet on a carrier.

GE's Smart Grid Could Revolutionize Power Consumption
The American power grid hasn't changed much in the past 100 years -- it's just gotten bigger. GE wants to make it decidedly smarter by tying renewable and on-site power generation together to let homes be completely self-sufficient.

Everex US Now Closed
Are you an owner of a cheap netbook or PC from Everex? We hope you have all your warranty claims sorted out, since the company has closed shop in the US and is retreating to Taiwan.

BeoTime Alarm Clock Looks Like a Flute, and Costs Just as Much
Like flutes? Like ridiculously expensive alarm clocks? Then check out Bang & Olufsen's BeoTime -- it'll wake you up, charm you with its instrument-like styling, and even turn on your pricey audio gear. Still, for $375, it'd better make coffee, cook breakfast, and teleport us to work.

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