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Yeah, you read that right. As of right now, Halo 3 co-op remains an offline only experience. CVG has the scoop from the latest issue of EGM. According to Bungie's Frank O'Connor, the team is still working on a way to properly implement online co-op. As Frank puts it, it's possible for players to be nearly a mile apart at certain points in the game, which makes online co-op a challenge. He notes that measures could be put into the game to prevent such vast separations, but that it "would make it not feel like Halo anymore." He concludes by saying that "If we can make it happen in a way that works well, we will - and if it works badly, we won't." Considering that the Bungie crew is currently putting the finishing touches on Halo 3, we imagine online co-op won't make it into the retail disc. Any hope of such a feature likely rests in the possibility of downloadable content. So, if you've been waiting to try out some four player online co-op, you may be waiting for a while. Via

Break open the piggy banks, girls and boys, production of the XO1, the $100 laptop, has been ramped-up, with hardware suppliers being given the go-ahead to produce components needed to build millions of the machines. For less than the cost of a pair of designer jeans, a needy child can become a participant in the global online community as part of the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) program. Once disparaged by such tech worthies as Intel chairman Greg Barret and Microsoft’s Bill Gates, the laptop now draws praise from the tech community for its innovative design. Whether the child lives in the deserts of Libya or the mountains of Peru, there is a powering option available for them, including solar, foot-pump, or pull-string power. To accommodate schoolchildren without a roof over their heads, the laptops also come with a sunlight-readable display. More

Intel has launched the latest processor in its arsenal for mobile gamers in the Core 2 Extreme X7800 - going to OEMs now, you should start seeing them on store shelves in as soon as two weeks.

Intel's new Core 2 Extreme X7800 runs at 2.6GHz and is expected to sell for $851 in 1,000 unit quantities, so don't expect this new-found performance to be cheap! More Information Here

Right on schedule, Sprint has launched its new Muziq flip from LG. No surprises here: $100 (after instant savings, mail-in rebates and 2 year contract) buys you LG's LX570 clamshell with dedicated music controls, A2DP Bluetooth stereo audio, 1.3 megapixel cam, and a weak-azz 64MB MicroSD card (in the box) with room to grow up to 4GB at your own expense. It's also one of a few handsets to feature an FM Transmitter for untethered pumpage of your tunes over the car radio. Of course, it's also Sprint Music Store, Radio, and TV enabled as you'd expect a Sprint media phone to be. Come on, at least you could pretend to be a little excited. Via

Perfect for summer travel and a must-have companion for boating, camping or city travel, the motorized (model R-34) and non-motorized (model R-32) Folding Trike folds in just 5 seconds and 3 simple steps, without using tools and without screwing or unscrewing any device. Once folded, the Di Blasi Folding Trike measures only 28 in (tall) x 11 in (wide) x 25 in (long). Constructed for long rides, the Folding Trike is equipped with foldable pedals, 5 gears operated by twist shifter placed on the right side of the handlebar, two V brakes, one of which working also as a parking brake, dynamo-powered front and tail lights and mudguards. Product Page

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This Nokia is made for music. There just happens to be a cellphone built in. You can "access your music in an instant by twisting your phone and pressing the dedicated music keys". I think that means the music keys are hidden in the twisted area. Listen to tunes with headphones or rock out using the hi-fi speakers. It has a large viewscreen for easy video capture and taking pics using the 2 megapixel camera. Via

Griffin Technology Inc., creator of all things iPod, introduced its new line of protective cases for iPhone. The collection offers a mix of protection, style, and convenience for the important task of keeping your iPhone safe and secure, and includes Griffin's new iPhone-centric lineup of Elan cases, as well as new versions of Griffin's popular Streamline and iClear cases redesigned for iPhone. Click here to see full product line.

Love your iPod or MP3 player, but hate the cords? With Logitech's FreePulse Wireless headphones you can enjoy your music without being tied down or tangled up. Integrated volume controls and Bass Boost mode let you take control of your music, while advanced Bluetooth® 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate wireless technology ensures clear, interference-free audio with up to 10 m. range. Extended life rechargeable batteries provide up to six hours of play time. The high carbon spring-steel headband is lightweight yet rugged, and the soft-touch comfort rings provide a secure fit. The FreePulse Wireless headphones are compatible with most audio players, and include custom-fit iPod adapters just charge, plug, and play! Product Link

MizPee is a mobile phone application that helps you find a suitable toilet close to your location. It’s user generated content all right, but not as we’ve known it Jim. Mr Flabber, meet Mrs Gasted. From

Do you ever find yourself desperately looking for a clean toilet in the city? MizPee finds the closest, cleanest toilet and gives you entertaining reading material once you get there. Since the service is cell phone-based, it’s always with you, when you really need it. Want to try MizPee? Send as a text message your city and state (e.g. “New York, NY”) to the following number: 415-350-2290.