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GT provides us with three new MGS 4 training clips, direct from the press conference in Japan. While the game is all about action, there's also clever product placements -- iPod, energy drink, etc. Videos after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

From an in-game iPod and Triumph motorcycles to cell phones and energy drinks, MGS4 has tactical advertising down pat.

Inside Line sets out to find the ultimate 2008 V8 luxury sports sedan by comparing the 2008 Audi A6 4.2, 2008 BMW 550i, 2009 Jaguar XF Supercharged and 2008 Mercedes-Benz E550. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

At this level of price and performance, the differences between luxury sedans get harder and harder to define. They're only tenths apart at the track and a few decibels away from each other on the freeway.

Konami has released a slew of new Metal Gear Solid 4 information at the press conference today, including a Japanese training cinematic. Continue reading to watch. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The MGS4 wrap party in Japan today wasn't just about motorbikes and posing for photos. It was about new commercials, too!

Think of Hitachi's EMIEW 2 as a biped Segway-inspired robot. It comes complete with a "creepy child's voice, which it apparently says some unexpected things like 'What color is love?'" Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The new video shows that his feet, tipped with wheels, give him a Segway-like way of staying upright, with little micromovements.

Inside Line pits the 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T against the 2008 Dodge Challenger SRT8 "along the Vanishing Point Route." Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Back in the new Challenger, I'm glad to have modern amenities like, say, air-conditioning. And despite its lack of personality relative to the original version, it serves as an elegant reminder of just how far automobiles have come in the last 40 years.

According to WWB, new features in Windows 7 include: "redesigned Windows Explorer with 2-panel option, FTP/SFTP locations, a common folder with keyboard shortcuts, screen and animation capture, and an automated website / blog designer." Video after the break.

[via WWB]

If you've always wondered how Michael Jordan at 39 (2002) compares to his 23-year-old self, we've got just the clip for you. Since this segment wouldn't have been possible without the use of high-tech machinery and video editing software, it's definitely worth a watch.

Apparently, being the stars of Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto IV just wasn't enough, so Niko and Vlad decided to take over the SNL Weekend Update. Video after the break.

Most of the gag appears to be the permanent karate-chop pose of motion-capped hands, overly expressive gesturing and out-of-place dialogue during non-cutscene encounters.

Yes, the BlackBerry 9000 is now officially known as the BlackBerry Bold. Features include: a 480 x 320 display, 2.0-megapixel camera w/flash, 1GB of built-in memory, 128MB Flash memory, Intel PXA270 (624-MHz) processor, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, GPS, and a MicroSD/SDHC card slot. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Through its integrated GPS, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone can pinpoint its exact location, supporting applications like BlackBerry Maps and other location-based applications or services. With its improved rendering capabilities, faster download speeds and ability to support simultaneous voice and data, the BlackBerry Bold smartphone even allows users to navigate while on a call.