Ken Block revisits Twin Peaks to test his Fiesta on gravel

You know you want another one of Ken Block's trademark hoonage videos, don't you. Of course you do. And so we're glad to oblige. But, Ken Block being Ken Block, “just another” video wouldn't do. No, he and his crew at the Monster World Rally Team have to make each episode count. And that requires a certain measure of creativity.

For this latest three-minute clip, Block and company headed to the Dirtfish Rally School in Snoqualmie Falls, Washington. That may not mean anything to you now, but do you remember Twin Peaks? Dirtfish is based in the very same location where the popular early-90s TV show was shot.

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Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept

Gone are the days when SUVs are considered as gas guzzlers – not with the introduction of hybrid technology, that is. The Volvo XC60 Plug-in Hybrid concept is the latest idea from the Swedish motoring company. While most of the world will remain fixated on CES 2012 that kicks off for the masses this coming Sunday, the Detroit Auto Show is not that far off either, being just days away, so it makes perfect sense for Volvo to parade their latest concept – the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid.

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Fujifilm X-S1 26X Long-Zoom Digital Camera

Fujifilm X-S1 - $799.95. [CES 2012] Fujifilm is expanding its successful X-series lineup (previous models X-10 and X-100) with the addition of the Fujifilm X-S1, a long-zoom camera  that features a large 2x3-inch 12 megapixel EXR CMOS and a brand new high definition fast wide angle FUJINON telephoto lens with a 26X manual zoom (24-624mm, 35 mm equivalent – F2.8 to F5.6). Additionally, the Fujifilm's Intelligent Digital Zoom provides up to 52x total zoom, and a Super Macro Mode that captures images as close as 1cm.

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Samsung Series 7 Smart Station unveiled

[CES 2012] Samsung has something interesting up its sleeves with the Series 7 Samsung Smart Station, which is actually part HD monitor, part wireless docking station. This will be the second generation Series 7 Smart Station, where it has learned from the pitfalls of its predecessor, introducing integration with mobile devices apart from hooking up to notebooks, additional peripherals, network and AV devices. The new Series 7 HDTV monitor will come with HDTV functionality as it sports an integrated TV tuner and a built-in wireless display (WiDi) technology from Intel.

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Swann introduces a trio of RC helicopters

If you can't get enough of remote controlled helicopters which you can control using your iOS device, Swann has got three new toys for you to play with. Called Black Swann, i-Fly Micro Lightning and Sky Eye, these helicopters are operated via a provided IR remote or with an app (iFly) and adaptor combination for your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. The Sky Eye and Black Swann feature an onboard camera for recording videos or shooting photographs. All three helicopters have a flying time of up to 8 minutes per charge, and the helicopters are recharged via the remote or USB.

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Netflix's first original series ‘Lilyhammer' premiers February 6th [video]

. Netflix on Tuesday announced that its first original series, “Lilyhammer,” will begin streaming to subscribers on February 6th in the United States. Starring Steven Van Zandt of “The Sopranos,” the series follows the life of a New York City mobster who is relocated to Lillehammer, Norway upon entering the federal witness protection program. ”I am very careful with my choices and this project was so exciting to me because of the wonderful writing, the rich characters and the fascinating culture of Norway,” said Steven Van Zandt, the show's star and Executive Producer.



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Sony Ericsson teases a new device for CES

. Sony Ericsson has taken to the company's Facebook page to tease a “big announcement” coming at next week's Consumer Electronics Show. Keen-eyed readers suggest that the teaser images, pictured above, could depict the sequel to the Xperia Arc, though nothing has been confirmed. Over the past few weeks we have seen various Sony leaks suggesting that the company will soon announce a mega-phone set to launch on AT&T, code-named the LT28at. Sony Ericsson also recently registered a new trademark for the name Xperia Ion, and rumors have suggested that the “Nozomi” smartphone may land at this year's show as well.

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