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 | Boxee to Get a Full WebKit Browser 09/09/2553 05:57 
Huh, looks like the folks at Boxee are taking my advice from an earlier report I wrote for their strategy partner regarding the Boxee Box. (Of course, I’ll never get any credit. BTW, the suggestion wasn’t very popular at the time.) Boxee, according to NewTeeVee, is announcing that they’re replacing their anemic Boxee Browser with [...] |
 | Canada probing Apples iBookstore over "cultural heritage" worries 09/09/2553 05:54 
On August 20, Canadas Privy Council Office issued an order targeting Apple and the companys new Canadian version of the iBookstore. Referred to simply as an "order authorizing a review under the Investment Canada Act of Apple Canada, Inc.’s proposed establishment of a new cultural business carried on by iBookstore in Canada," the order means that Apples investment in Canada will be scrutinized by the government to make sure it aids "Canadian culture."
The decision was noted today by Canadian law professor Michael Geist, and it relies on a section of the Investment Canada Act that allows the government to review investments for "cultural reasons."
The text of the brief order points to section 15 of the Investment Canada Act, which allows the government to review any investment, even those that would not normally be reviewable. The only stipulation is that the investment must concern "a prescribed specific type of business activity that, in the opinion of the Governor in Council, is related to Canadas cultural heritage or national identity."
Given persistent Canadian concerns about being overrun with American TV shows and movies and having the countrys digital music market controlled by iTunes, its clear the government wants to take a closer look at Apples decision to open a major new e-bookstore in Canada.
Canadas Financial Post took a dim view of the decision, saying that "the government might do well to start the review process by asking the millions of iPod, iPhone and iPad owners of Canada for their views on the matter. Though we all already know what they would say."
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 | Sylvania 3-in-1 Headphones Value Pack for $5 free shipping 09/09/2553 05:49  Buy.com offers the Sylvania 3-in-1 Headphones Value Pack, model no. SYL-VP316, for $4.99 with free shipping. Thats $2 under our mention of a combo yesterday with two sets of earbuds and an audio splitter. Its also the lowest total price we could find for this set and a very good price for three Sylvania headphones. It includes one pair each of earbuds, ear-hook earphones, and retro personal headphones. |
 | Canon EOS Rebel T2i 18MP dSLR bundle for $878 after rebate free shipping 09/09/2553 05:48  BuyDig.com offers the Canon EOS Digital Rebel T2i 18-Megapixel Digital SLR Camera (pictured) with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, model no. 3818B002, and Canon Pixma Pro9000 Mark II Photo Printer, model no. 3295B002, for $1,278. (Add the camera and printer to your cart separately to get this price.) This $400 mail-in rebate drops it to $878. With free shipping, thats $271 less than the best total price we could find for these items if purchased separately elsewhere.
The T2i features a 3" LCD, 1080p video recording, image resolutions up to 5184x3456, 3.7 fps continuous shooting, mini HDMI output, SD/SDHC/MMC card slot, USB connectivity, and more. The printer features an 8-color ink system, up to 4800x2400 resolution, up to 13x19" borderless prints, image correction, USB connectivity, PictBridge, and more.
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