Travellers can find an app for nearly anything they want, but sadly there isn't yet an app to extend the chronically dwindling battery life of a smart phone, which always tends to die at the most inconvenient moment.

BBC: Four ways to revive a dying mobile phone

The Slingbox PRO is their new flagship model, with additional inputs and outputs so you can control up to four audio or video sources (sadly, if you want to use high-def component inputs you need to drop an extra fifty bucks on a dongle they're calling the HD Connect -- there is no option for HDMI).

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"Yes, yes we are of course aware of this and we are concerned for the safety of our American friends.... We want to help, but our resources are sadly limited, " Audin lied.

NPR: Sergeant Notes Odd Rituals of War in Afghanistan

The institute says sadly that only 1% of high-school students want to major in accountancy, compared with 4% in 1990.

ECONOMIST: Chief financial officers need to get back to counting beans

Sadly, I have to admit that now I kind of want one for my house as a conversation piece.

CNN: Apparently This Matters: Teatime for Hitler

Sadly, this is the game you have to play if you want to get ahead.

FORBES: Connect

If you're using this in desktop mode, you'll also want some sort of wireless mouse or trackpad (not included in the box, sadly).

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