Just 24-hours after the official Nokia N96 launch in Europe, an unboxing video has been posted up for your viewing enjoyment. Continue reading to watch.

Like we said, don’t expect any surprises with this one, but we still suspect you’ll leave the video waiting after the jump with a smile on your face.

[via Engadget]

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This nifty My Document laptop sleeve from ThinkGeek “is big enough to snugly house your laptop, up to 15.4 inches, inside — the inner fleece lining keeps everything shiny and scratch-free.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

The My Document ntoebook folder folder we posted back in May has finally made its way to the US by way of Thinkgeek. Always an expert at setting up shipping agreements with overseas manufacturers.

[via Gizmodo - ThinkGeek]

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This Google Chrome presentation “dives under the hood and delves into how Chrome improves the capabilities of web apps.” Video after the break.

He goes on to speed test Chrome against Internet Explorer with local static content. Chrome is blazing at 77.28ms vs 220.64ms for IE.

[via MTN]

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Robotic hands have come a long way, in terms of human-like movement. New models by the Shadow Robot Company and Japanese researchers make use of air muscles for realistic motion. Continue reading to see more. Click here for first picture in gallery.

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According to Sony Ericsson, “the Xperia X1 will offer the richest mobile user experience, putting the world at the fingertips of the user.” Best of all, they’ve just released the SDK. Video after the break.

The Panel Applications are meant to be simple, rich, and fully-interactive allowing quick access to your data — eMail, calendar, multimedia, games, IM… you name it.

[via Engadget]

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Joining the MacBook Air and Voodoo EnVy 133 in the ultraportable race, is Sony’s VAIO Z. It comes equipped with “with discreet NVIDIA 9300M graphics and a Blu-ray drive.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

There’s WWAN, SD and Memory Stick card readers, ExpressCard and an HDMI plug, and even the 16:9 13.1-inch screen is on the upper limit of Sony’s ultraportable heritage.

[via Engadget]

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If you’ve got a need for a Williams FJ44-2A jet engine, then check out this $189,000 gem on eBay. It was taken “from a 2001 Beechcraft Premier 1 — also used as a conversion engine for the Cessna 500/501 series aircraft.” Auction page. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Lists for over $700K new. Excellent Premier spare, Citation conversion engine, experimental jet project or to turn an L-29 Delphin into a rocket, with twice the range. We sold the last engine for $300K.

[via eBay]

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This interesting Tree Movers art installation “consists of 17 trees, the middle 3 of which slowly rotate throughout the day, confusing the unsuspecting public in the process.” Video after the break. Click here for one more picture.

yep, they’re revolving. it’s an installation by diller, scofidio and renfro and goes by the name of arbores laetae (joyful trees).

[via Deputy-dog]

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This $7,000 multitouch kit is running “at an impressively fluid 60fps on desktop hardware, even with multiple users.” Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Microsoft had better hurry and get more than one Surface rig out on the market, because there are plenty of other companies working on large-format multitouch hardware — the latest is Finland’s Multitouch Oy.

[via Engadget - MultiTouch.fi]

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At $500, this strange bear phone requires users to “squeeze one of its four paws for one of your speed dial numbers.” Click here for first picture in gallery.

And to answer or hang up the call, you press on the bear’s tail. Of course, you never know how pissed off a bear might get if you squeeze its paws or press on its tail.

[via Technabob]

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