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This is just coming off the wires but it appears the FCC is going to punish Comcast for the way it has been handling its ‘net traffic. As you may recall, Comcast has been at the center of an argument over whether or not it has the right to throttle Bit Torrent traffic. The FCC claims that by doing this, ...

With the iPhone 3G finally hitting store shelves, we though it’d be nice to provide you with some good reads regarding its release. Engadget’s coverage of the launch Yahoo News: Eager buyers line up for iPhone 3G Crunch Gear’s coverage of the launch BBC: Apple’s 3G iPhone reaches stores Fortune: Apple 2.0 Live! T3: 3G iPhone mania arrives Slash Phone: ...

We already liveblogged the launch today, so be sure to take the time to check out pics of the madness from this morning. A line that wraps around an entire New York square block? Insane!

We’ll be giving you live updates from outside Apple’s flagship Fifth Avenue store in New York City as the iPhone 3G launches. Expect a massive iPhone 3G line, desperate fanboys and a whole lotta’ coffee. Hit the jump for live updates.

For a software platform that was discontinued 14 years ago, the Commodore 64’s legacy and fan base is still going strong. The Cincinnati Commodore Computer Club’s held its 2008 C=4 Expo at the Drawbridge Inn in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky from June 28-29. In celebration of the LAN party status at C=4, a new Commodore 64 game was unveiled, called NetRacer. ...

If you’re like Vince and I, competitive bikers and participators in the Tour de France, then you’ll be happy to know that the bike company Trek is pioneering the forefront in vending machines for bikes called “Trek Stop.” It’s the cycling convenience center that provides nearby stranded bikers all the needs (without the know-how) for bike repair. At the moment, ...

My buddy JC sent me these pics of his iPhone 1st gen running the new iPhone 2.0 software and running the official AOL AIM client from the App Store. Enjoy!

Have a bunch of old hard drives collecting dust in your closet? Why not turn them into something practical? You could turn one into an orchestra of annoying buzzing sounds or perhaps a clock. Jipa of Metku Mods has turned his deadbeat HDD into a grinder for sanding or sharpening. All it took was a little re-arranging of disks and ...

Now this is a basting brush I would use on the grill. It’s called the Strange Ways Basting Brush and costs $15. What’s so special about it? You can bend it to any angle you see fit so you can reach “difficult” places on your turkey/ham/child in the oven. It’s made of silicone, so it won’t catch fire and burn ...

Tomorrow’s the big day and already lots of iPhone stuff is leaking like a faucet. Why not turn off, tune in and read these links? Helen Keller is a drunk and I have proof Cool lights and all but won’t they catch on fire? The next-gen Prius will be made in the USA in a former SUV plant Free bikes ...