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Top Tech Innovations in 2011

CNET has released their version of the good, the bad, and the ugly, for the past year of technology. It consists of ten separate lists of ten items each

Topping the list of course is the iPhone 4S with it's fast processor and voice-activated digital assistant. Also on the winners list was the Nest Learning Thermostat; it can be controlled by a mobile phone and has a motion sensor to more efficiently control the temperature when people are or aren't in a room. The biggest dud went to the general category of 3D televisions. The sacrifice in picture quality, occasional glitches, and tech related viewing problems led them to be much less than we expected.

Other notables in the lists:

A pair of $7,000 home speakers

The top two apsps – of course, Facebook and Angry Birds

The big maybe for next year: 3D TV without glasses

http://www.cnet.com/cnet100/?tag=TOCcarouselMain.0

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Modern Warfare 3 Sets Record

Modern Warfare 3 has eclipsed Avatar, who set a record by breaking the $1 billion mark in just 17 days, by achieving the feat in 16 days. Not only that, but the franchise has with 3 consecutive releases (Modern Warfare 2, Black Ops, Modern Warfare 3) respectively set single day sales records at $310, $360, and $400 million. The game offers extensive and customized online gameplay on the PS3, XBOX 360, and the PC. This has been a cornerstone of the franchise's success since it's 4th title released 4 years ago. Today, you can find over one million MW3 players online at any given time spanning the different consoles.

For many parents, this game along with a few other recent releases are likely to top kids and teens Christmas lists, so I'll briefly sum up the gaming experience. Currently, it retails for $59.99 and can be purchased used at locations such as GameStop for $54.99. The gameplay is rated “M” mature, as it does have a good bit of blood and intense combat sequences, albeit there is no excessive gore involved (such as decapitation or body parts being shot off). A last note, if you/your child plays online (which would be a waste of money not to) there are fairly frequent instances of profanity throughout the in-game chat. Having heard what I have, I would suggest you disable the chat on your console for any kids under 12 or 13.

http://www.tomsguide.com/us/Modern-Warfare-3-Sales-Record-Beats-Avatar-mw3,news-13500.html

http://www.gamespot.com/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-3

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