After it was revealed that Nokia provided the Iranian government with surveillance assistance during the post-election crackdown, Iranians are rightfully upset. One created this ad for a “new Nokia product, produced with the cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Iran” that is “capable of identifying, torturing and killing Iranian youth.”

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1. Coup Ad Watch
2. Iranian backlash against Nokia
3. AYA MARG SHARAF BE IN ZENDEGI NADARAD

With nunchucks, of course. This the second in a series of “viral” ads released by Nokia to market their new N96 Bruce Lee Edition phone. The debate rages as to exactly how real these ads are, so 10 points for anyone who can post definite proof below that settles the argument one way or the other.

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1. Bruce Lee Ping Pong Video
2. Bruce Lee Plays With Fire in Nokia Viral Ad
3. Totally Real Video of Bruce Lee Playing Ping-Pong With Nunchuks

A Bruce Lee lookalike plays ping pong with nunchucks. Spoiler: It's a Nokia ad. Still fairly awesome though.

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TECH BUZZ: Pictures and rumors about Nokia’s response to the iPhone - codenamed Tube - are percolating online. Sure, it doesn’t have a multitouch screen, but it will apparently have a camera, GPRS, GPS, WLAN, and will run on Symbian. Don’t hold your breath, it may not be out until next year.

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1. Is This Nokia’s Tube?
2. iPhone Killer? From Nokia?
3. Has It All (Except Multitouch)
4. Nokia Starts Bragging ‘Bout the Tube

TECH BUZZ: Nokia’s latest addition to its high-end mobile line is getting a lot of attention. Just unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2008, the N96 sports GPS, an accelerometer, 16GB of storage, a 5MP camera, DVD-quality video, a 2.8-inch screen, Wi-Fi, and a handy kickstand for desktop viewing.

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1. Hands-On Video of the Nokia N96
2. The Nokia N96 redefines “high-end” - Engadget
3. The Nokia N96 Super Cellphone is Official: Gallery and Specs Here
4. N96 Official Site
5. N96 Buzz on Google Trends
6. Nokia N96 Unveiled