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When George Lucas shows up to an event, it must be a big deal. Lucas made a surprise appearance at a packed Best Buy in San Francisco for the unveiling of Star Wars:
The Force Unleashed, which many have been calling one of the biggest video games of the year.

Event footage and people in costumes

Now it's Zune's turn

The third generation of Microsoft Zunes is here, hot on the heels of Apple's iPod announcements last week. We've got photos of the new devices and some peeks at the new software. Does it stack up to the iPod? Check out our roundup.

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The future
is electric

As part of its 100th anniversary, GM showed off the production version of the plug-in hybrid Volt, which should be available in late 2010. The car has a driving range of 40 miles on lithium ion batteries, and with some gasoline or E85--a blend of ethanol and gas--that range extends to hundreds of miles.

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Search secrets

Whether you're looking for song lyrics, your old high school flame, or cheat codes, Google search can be better. Follow our three tips and get the most out of what you type in the search box.

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Insider Secrets: Hack Google with Firefox extensions

In this Insider's Secret, Molly Wood shows you three Firefox extensions that lead to faster, safer, and smarter Google searches.

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Cell phones for
the uninitiated

Though it may seem like everyone owns a cell phone these days, there are quite a few people who have yet to make the plunge. If you know people who are thinking about buying their first cell phone, there is a way to break them in easily.

Six best bets for beginners

Prizefight:
iPhone 3G
vs. LG Dare

It's another battle for touch-screen phone supremacy. The LG Dare takes on the reigning champ, the iPhone 3G. Who's left standing in this clash of the touch-screen titans?

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Prizefight: iPhone 3G vs. LG Dare

Brian Tong brings you another battle for touch-screen Phone supremacy. The LG Dare takes on the reigning champ, the iPhone 3G, in the Prizefight ring. Who's left standing?

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In tune with the Zune

Zune Central Zune Central

The Microsoft Zune may not have the following of Apple's iPod, but its impressive features and design have won over a growing number of users. Whether you're already an owner or just want to find out more about this iPod competitor, you've come to the right place.
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Zune 3.0 software sneak peek Zune 3.0 software sneak peek

The Zune software is now in version 3.0, and includes some practical improvements along with some gee-whiz graphical enhancements. Check out its features, then take a look at photos of the program.

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Next generation of iPods

Full review: Second-<br />gen iPod Touch Full review: Second-
gen iPod Touch

The iPod Touch 2G includes features that are light-years ahead of the competition, its design has improved, and its price has finally come down to earth.

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Apple iPods

September's iPod event ushered in an updated iPod Classic, redesigned iPod Nanos, and a minimal iPod Touch redesign and price reduction.

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iPod Central iPod Central

The iPod is everywhere, perhaps even in your pocket. And if not, maybe you're ready to get one with the recent launch of the updated iPod Classic, the fourth-generation iPod Nano, the newly shaded iPod Shuffle, or the price-reduced iPod Touch. Our iPod resource page keeps you informed with the latest news, photos, and videos of the new players, as well as helpful reviews as soon as we write them.

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