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Blue Microphones is thriving by focusing on a different type of microphone customer: the consumer.

Review: Apple makes all the right calls on iPhone 4.

Sony is rolling out a new sub-compact camera line.

New Ben & Jerry’s flavor contains light coffee and malt ice creams with whiskey caramel swirls and English toffee pieces.

Cisco revels in simplicity with Flip SlideHD and Valet router.

Adobe has high hopes for its new Creative Suite.

Move over, absinthe. The new high-alcohol import headed to the U.S. is super-strong beer.

Apple unveils new MacBook Pro lineup.

Next, a Kin: Microsoft to try new consumer phones.

2011 Ford Mustang: More horses but better mpg.

Nintendo’s Cammie Dunaway on the new DSi XL handheld.

Adobe’s new Photoshop Lightroom 3 better than predecessors.

Hint is popping up in more stores, including mass-market outlets Target and Costco.

Bob’s Pickle Pops, made from pressed pickles and pickle juice, is a dream-come-true for those who prefer their frozen treats sour and salty.

Dog owners are dressing their pets in a range of trendy hoodies launched by a speciality pooch clothing company.

The ‘nook’ will let users lend their books to their friends for up to 14 days and has gray-scale and color screens.

Microsoft launches new Zune to rival Apple iPod.

Nokia unveils new devices that will let users do more on Facebook and get greater access to music.

Dell unveils Nickelodeon PC for kids.

Tiny particles make LED light more pleasing.

New Flip Ultra video cameras might flip your switch.

If you ever think about how your job stinks, remember the researchers at P&G Beauty.

Samsung Memoir cellphone sports a nice camera. (more)

The economy’s in the tank. So, guess what the savviest consumer product makers are rolling out these days: happy stuff. (more)

Scientists say the smell of rotten eggs is arousing for men and could be used to create an alternative to Viagra. (more)

It seems inconceivable that the world has been deprived of such a culinary achievement. (more)

Wal-Mart punts industrial strength feminine deodorant. (more)

New Canon wins big praise — and it’s not even out yet. (more)

Nokia has taken a major step into the potentially lucrative business of online content and services. (more)