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HBO Heading to iPad and Phones, Bat-Glasses Guide the Blind

by Warren Riddle on August 18, 2010 at 11:30 AM

HBO Mobile on iPad

Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines....
  • Netflix continues to fortify and expand its catalog through exclusive premium network deals, but its library apparently won't include HBO. The cable channel does, however, plan to launch its own HBO Go service (for home consoles, iPads and other mobile devices) within the next six months. [From: Engadget]
  • Incorporating ultrasonic distance measurement technology (the same guidance system employed by bats), researchers have created "WuFu" glasses that can help the visually impaired maneuver through and "see" their surroundings. [From: The Design Blog]
  • T-Mobile already brags about its 4G, HSPA+ capabilities, and the company's upcoming G2 phone -- which it says will "break new ground" -- will be the first smartphone to capitalize on that newly-expansive network. [From: Engadget]
  • Google plans to launch an app store this October, and company officials recently discussed some specifics about the upcoming service, specifically Google's increasing focus on browser-based video games and the benefits of gaming with Chrome. [From: 1up.com]

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