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Navigon chops MobileNavigator into three regions, pick any one for $30 (Engadget)

…For $30, Navigon's MyRegion gives you its premium MobileNavigator software at around one-third the price, with the simple caveat that you only get maps for one-third of the US (East, West or Central) to go with it.

Why the Feds Believe Extraterrestrial Rays Could be Messing With Toyota Vehicles (DailyTech)

…The feds are now examining a rather wild theory — that cosmic radiation may be causing some of Toyota's electrical issues. The feds received an anonymous tip from an industry source that Toyota's microprocessors, memory chips and software may be more sensitive to cosmic rays than its competitors, causing increased incidences of malfunctions.

Shopping.com: iPhone app review (Econsultancy)

Price comparison service Shopping.com has just launched an iPhone app to allow shoppers to find price and product reviews when shopping offline.

Lighter Side: Rock Paper Scissors Playing Glove (Made)

This is a glove that plays a very competitive game of Rock Paper Scissors against the wearer. It learns how they wearer plays and plays to their weaknesses.