HP has just named its new CEO and President, former CEO of SAP, Léo Apotheker. Mr. Apotheker, who was with SAP for over 20 years, will also join HP's Board of Directors. His elections are to take effect November 1st. The decision has been expected since Mark Hurd's dramatic exit in August, though Mr. Apotheker's name was not one widely circulated as being in the running. The company has simultaneously named Ray Lane as the Chairman of its Board of Directors. Full press release is below.
Continue reading HP names L�o Apotheker as new CEO and PresidentHP names L�o Apotheker as new CEO and President originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 16:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Thursday, September 30, 2010
iPhone Case with Flip-Out Bluetooth Keyboard
If you send a lot of emails and texts from your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS, do you find yourself wishing you had a real keyboard instead of just a virtual one?� ThinkGeek will be offering a case with a built-in Bluetooth keyboard for your iPhone 4 or iPhone 3GS.� The keyboard has its own [...] Filed in categories: News, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: Bluetooth keyboard, iPhone 3GS case, iPhone 4 caseiPhone Case with Flip-Out Bluetooth Keyboard originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 29, 2010 at 7:30 am.
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Modular and Portable ? ROADIE Speaker System
On October 1st, Franklin Electronics will release their new ROADIE portable speaker system. Portable speaker systems are nothing new, but the ROADIE is unique for several reasons. It uses any flat surface as the speaker to provide ample volume. It’s also a 3 piece modular design that consists of the USB powered base unit that [...] Filed in categories: Audio, Video, TV Gear, News, Spotlight GadgetsTagged: SpeakerModular and Portable – ROADIE Speaker System originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 29, 2010 at 9:30 am.
Samsung AQ100 reviewed and found partially-worthy of Flipper glamour shots
PhotographyBlog has indulged us with a thorough review of Samsung's 12.2 megapixel WP10 waterproof compact -- known as the AQ100 stateside -- and their takeaways are mixed. One major concern is that the screen misleadingly makes photos appear overexposed. Its slow 5x zoom, run of the mill feature set and measly battery life good for approximately 150 shots per charge doesn't improve the situation; nor does the lack of separate charger for juicing dead spares while using the camera. That said, an included HDMI port, a clever SmartAuto shooting mode, and relatively quick two second start up time does help balance the equation. Throw in the fact that it's waterproof up to 3 meters, takes decent imagery, and has an MSRP of $199 with street prices dipping even lower and they concede it's not a terrible proposition as a laid-back compact. Whether it's a better deal than a slew of other Cousteau-worthy options released this year such as the Finepix XP10, Sony TX5, or Pentax Optio w90 is still something we'll leave you to mull over. Can you really quantify the value of your camera color matching the water you're shooting in though? For more details, read the full review at the source link below.Samsung AQ100 reviewed and found partially-worthy of Flipper glamour shots originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 09:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Photography Blog | Email this | Comments
Samsung Vibrant update available on Kies, but T-Mobile says don't install it
While getting everything ready to write up the obligatory How To manually update your Samsung Vibrant post, we stumbled across the above. We're not exactly sure what these known issues may be, but T-Mobile is warning users NOT to do the manual update through the Samsung Kies program, but to patiently wait for the OTA. If you haven't already updated, don't. Carriers don't have to help those who jumped the gun, so it's better to be safe without a GPS fix than to be sorry with a bad update that makes things worse. If you have already updated, hopefully T-Mobile can get you back on track, or maybe the unofficial Vibrant developers can. Don't worry, Phil checks every three minutes or so for the update on his Vibrant, so as soon as we see it, we'll holler. [@T-Mobile_USA]Posted originally at Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
A Disrupt Break: Angels Hold ?Office Hours? on Formspring Today
In Silicon Valley fortunes can change in a matter of weeks. Last year's awkward nobody entrepreneur could be today's mogul, angel or VC. This always creates an interesting social tension: Suddenly the guy who was skulking around coffee shops trying to get his business plan in an angel's hand is the guy new entrepreneurs are skulking around. No one wants to become too cloistered, because they remember where they came from and they might miss the next Facebook. But on the other hand, being too open is a dangerous slippery slope of a time suck with diminishing returns.
That's why angels I talked to backstage at Disrupt this week were in love with Formspring. (Note to self: Someone's valuation is going up in the next round...) It's a way to interact and answer questions without exposing yourself too much or giving up too much control over what's published. They called it "office hours" and today a bunch of angels are holding these open forums on Formspring. If you need a break from our Disrupt live feed, head over and ask some questions to some of the Valley's most powerful mentors and investors.
That's why angels I talked to backstage at Disrupt this week were in love with Formspring. (Note to self: Someone's valuation is going up in the next round...) It's a way to interact and answer questions without exposing yourself too much or giving up too much control over what's published. They called it "office hours" and today a bunch of angels are holding these open forums on Formspring. If you need a break from our Disrupt live feed, head over and ask some questions to some of the Valley's most powerful mentors and investors.
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Wednesday, September 29, 2010
You Can Deposit Checks to PayPal Via Mobile Pictures Within the Next Couple of Days [Apps]
You can already do a lot with PayPal on your phone: pay for Android apps, bump handsets to send money. And according to PayPal exec Laura Chambers, you'll soon—this week soon—be able to take a picture of the front and back of a check and deposit it into your account. Only iPhone was mentioned; it's not clear if Android devices will get the same functionality right away. More »
Ecosquid Is Like Expedia For Gadget Selling, Recycling [Gadget Recycling]
Services like Gazelle and ecoNew are great, because you can sell them your old, unwanted gadgets for a decent price, and they'll be recycled, which is better than just throwing them in the trash. Ecosquid makes this process easy. More »
Star Wars flicks to see 3D re-release, starting with Episode 1 in 2012
The Star Wars series hasn't even hit Blu-ray yet, but The Hollywood Reporter reports sources are saying George Lucas definitely intends to refill his money pit in 2012 by bringing out the movies, one each year, in 3D. Unfortunately that means even if you're optimistically expecting a well done 3D conversion process Episode IV is at least five years away since the plan is to release the movies in numerical order. According to the sources, even after demoing converted 3D footage of the movies in the past, Lucas was moved to greenlight the process after experiencing Avatar and realizing that by the time the movies hit theaters, and eventually homes, there will be more than enough capable screens to watch them on. Of course, all could be forgiven if this meant there were enough petty cash floating around to convince Lucas it's time to restore and rerelease the original editions on Blu-ray, but we're not holding our breath.Star Wars flicks to see 3D re-release, starting with Episode 1 in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 22:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Hollywood Reporter | Email this | Comments
Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update preview: ESPN, Netflix search, Kinect, and more!
Shortly before Kinect hits store shelves on November 4th, Microsoft plans on rolling out the Fall Update to Xbox Live -- even sooner for those who signed up for the preview program. That shouldn't come as much of a surprise, really: even without the numerous leaks, the fall update is a longstanding tradition for the almost five-year-old console, and the company devoted a large chunk of its E3 2010 presentation to talk about the biggest additions. That includes Netflix search (finally!), Zune music, and an entertainment hub for a certain worldwide sports broadcaster... ESPN. We've had a chance to spend some time at home with the Fall Update, follow us after the break for our full impressions!
P.S. - Looking for more? Our BFFs at Joystiq have compiled a series of exhaustive videos chronicling the Fall Update. Check it out! Gallery: Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update previewContinue reading Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update preview: ESPN, Netflix search, Kinect, and more!Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update preview: ESPN, Netflix search, Kinect, and more! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
P.S. - Looking for more? Our BFFs at Joystiq have compiled a series of exhaustive videos chronicling the Fall Update. Check it out! Gallery: Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update previewContinue reading Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update preview: ESPN, Netflix search, Kinect, and more!Xbox Live Fall 2010 Dashboard Update preview: ESPN, Netflix search, Kinect, and more! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Sep 2010 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
IP Webcam Turns Your Android Phone into a Wireless Camera [Video]
Android: IP Webcam turns your Android Phone into a network camera by streaming the phone's camera over its Wi-Fi connection for remote viewing. More »
Photoshop Elements 9 and Premiere Elements 9 bundle for Mac and Windows released
Filed under: Photo, Utilities, Video, AdobeAt a rather awesome price of $149 (or $119 after mail-in rebate!!!), the latest cut-down versions of Photoshop and Premiere are now available for both Windows and Mac as a bundle. Individually, each app costs $99.
Photoshop Elements 9 is adapted from Photoshop CS5, and it features the delicious 'Content Aware' Fill and Spot Healing that photographers the world over have no doubt been waiting for. According to the press release, Photoshop Elements 9 will also walk you through the creation of those flavor-of-the-month '3D effect' Out of Bounds photos.
The latest Premiere Elements, which hasn't seen a Mac OS X release before, features the usual slew of one-click solutions for shaky footage, audio problems, and so on.Photoshop Elements 9 and Premiere Elements 9 bundle for Mac and Windows released originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Photoshop Elements 9 is adapted from Photoshop CS5, and it features the delicious 'Content Aware' Fill and Spot Healing that photographers the world over have no doubt been waiting for. According to the press release, Photoshop Elements 9 will also walk you through the creation of those flavor-of-the-month '3D effect' Out of Bounds photos.
The latest Premiere Elements, which hasn't seen a Mac OS X release before, features the usual slew of one-click solutions for shaky footage, audio problems, and so on.Photoshop Elements 9 and Premiere Elements 9 bundle for Mac and Windows released originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 21 Sep 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Fujitsu K supercomputer will do 10 petaflops in 2012, eat Crays for breakfast
10's a nice round number, isn't it? Round, yes, but also wildly impressive when you put the word "petaflops" behind it as Fujitsu has done with its upcoming K supercomputer, which will be able to crunch through 10 quadrillion operations every second. Compare that to the current champ of processing farms, Cray's Jaguar, which can handle only (only!) 1.75 petaflops of workload and you'll know that we're talking about a seminal leap in performance. Japan's Riken Research Institute is the fortunate addressee on the crates of ultrafast SPARC64 VIIIfx processors that Fujitsu is now shipping out and the current plan is to have everything up and running by 2012. In total, there'll be 80,000 CPUs, each possessing 8 cores running at 2.2GHz, which will be housed within 800 racks. So yes, there'll be a machine somewhere on the Japanese isle with 640,000 processing cores at its disposal. Feeling safe?Fujitsu K supercomputer will do 10 petaflops in 2012, eat Crays for breakfast originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | CNET | Email this | Comments
Wield the Force with the Lightsaber Pen from ThinkGeek
If the pen is mightier than the sword, the lightsaber pen must be mightier than … everything!� ThinkGeek has three Star Wars Lightsaber Pens to help you hone your skills.� The pens arrive in a collector’s tin, and you can choose from red, green, or blue.� They are only $19.99 each – a small price [...] Filed in categories: Gear, NewsTagged: lightsaber, Pens, Star WarsWield the Force with the Lightsaber Pen from ThinkGeek originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 25, 2010 at 9:00 am.
The FCC's Great White Spaces Hope
The airwaves -- or really, electromagnetic spectrum -- are everywhere, but they definitely are not free. At least, the legal rights to use spectrum aren't free. In the U.S., those rights are managed by the FCC, and the commission just granted wireless companies the rights to a significant chunk of unused spectrum.
Toshiba takes Canvio portable hard drive line to SuperSpeed heights
How does one make a Canvio hard drive better, you ask? By adding USB 3.0 support, of course! Toshiba has just unveiled the latest rendition of its stylish pocket drive, the Canvio 3.0. As with practically every other HDD on the market, this one is also making the SuperSpeed leap in order to provide transfer rates around ten times higher than those of prior generation units. Naturally, it'll play nice with your USB 2.0 machine (albeit at USB 2.0 speeds), and will ship in capacities of 500GB, 750GB and 1TB. For the Windows users in attendance, Tosh is tossing in NTI BackupNow EZ software for free, and if you're tired of the standard black motif, you'll be thrilled to know that it'll ship in high gloss black with red, green, blue, white, or silver graphical accents. Check 'em right about now in North America for $119.99, $129.99 and $179.99 in order of mention.Continue reading Toshiba takes Canvio portable hard drive line to SuperSpeed heightsToshiba takes Canvio portable hard drive line to SuperSpeed heights originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Toshiba | Email this | Comments
Internet Explorer 9 overtakes IE6 on Downloadsquad!
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Our regular readers probably wouldn't expect Downloadsquad to be the kind of place where Internet Explorer users account for the majority of visits. Generally speaking, tech-savvy users are more likely to be using an alternative browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Opera.
Internet Explorer 9, however, is another story. It's been well-received by bloggers and power users alike and has already been downloaded more than two million times. It's not surprising, then, to look at our Internet Explorer stats and see that IE9 has already caught up to (and now likely passed) IE6.
Not surprising, but definitely exciting. We're glad to see that Microsoft delivered a competitive browser with IE9, and here's hoping it makes that nasty green line disappear from our chart for good. I hear you, admins... No, that's probably not going to happen any time soon, but we can dream, right?Internet Explorer 9 overtakes IE6 on Downloadsquad! originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Our regular readers probably wouldn't expect Downloadsquad to be the kind of place where Internet Explorer users account for the majority of visits. Generally speaking, tech-savvy users are more likely to be using an alternative browser like Google Chrome, Firefox, or Opera.
Internet Explorer 9, however, is another story. It's been well-received by bloggers and power users alike and has already been downloaded more than two million times. It's not surprising, then, to look at our Internet Explorer stats and see that IE9 has already caught up to (and now likely passed) IE6.
Not surprising, but definitely exciting. We're glad to see that Microsoft delivered a competitive browser with IE9, and here's hoping it makes that nasty green line disappear from our chart for good. I hear you, admins... No, that's probably not going to happen any time soon, but we can dream, right?Internet Explorer 9 overtakes IE6 on Downloadsquad! originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Why You Should Use Ad Block Extensions, Even if You Don't Block Ads [Firefox Tip]
Whether you block internet ads or not, ad-blocking extensions are pretty handy. Not only can you use them to block offensive material, rickrolls, and other unpleasant things, but reader Dave-Farquhar lets us know that they can also block malicious software. More »
Monday, September 27, 2010
Awesome Official 1966 Batmobile Replicas Now for Sale [Video]
I can't believe DC has officially licensed the 1966 Batmobile for real, full-scale car production. Not because it's not the right and awesome thing to do, but because I thought kitsch shininess and glam sexual innuendo didn't require any license. More »
Amazon bringing Kindle app to BlackBerry PlayBook, loves making Kindle apps
One of the great original fears when Amazon built the Kindle was that they were after some iTunes / iPod-style walled garden ecosystem. And while, sure, Kindle is a walled garden ecosystem, those walls sure are extensive! Amazon just announced that it will be supporting the new BlackBerry PlayBook tablet, in addition to the BlackBerry mobile app they've already got. There aren't any specific details about this app, but Amazon is all about the consistent user experience, with features like WhisperSync keeping your copy of Neal Stephenson perfectly synced across a myriad of devices, so there's nothing much to say we suppose. We are sure, however, that page turns will be blazing with that dual core processor.Continue reading Amazon bringing Kindle app to BlackBerry PlayBook, loves making Kindle appsAmazon bringing Kindle app to BlackBerry PlayBook, loves making Kindle apps originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 18:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Microsoft hosting a press conference on October 11, we'll be there live!
If you had any doubts about the most important date in your Windows Phone 7 calendar, you can now dismiss them. Microsoft has just gotten in touch to ask us very kindly to "save the date" October 11 for a 2PM London press conference (9AM ET for Americans) that will last all the way until 5.30PM. Unless Steve Ballmer's planning on reading the Iliad all that time, that sounds like there'll be hands-on opportunities with WP7 devices to us. Of course, there's nary a mention of any phones in the brief invite, but given the multiple sources nailing that exact date as Microsoft's European launch, we'd be shocked to see anything else. Either way, we're bringing our trusty liveblogging equipment and will keep you informed whatever happens.Microsoft hosting a press conference on October 11, we'll be there live! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Sep 2010 06:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Helmet-Cam Mount for Last-Gen iPod Nano
When it lopped the click-wheel and camera off the iPod Nano, Apple sent a clear message: it hates you, sports fans. The video-shooting iPod was tough and light, and unlike the iPod Touch, almost unbreakable. That made it perfect for wearing whilst doing sports. It also made it perfect for recording sports.
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How To Make the Crispiest, Crunchiest, Perfect Potato Chip [DIY]
Potato chips might come in every flavor under the sun these days, but all the jalape�o-cheddar dust in the world won't make up for a soggy bag of tater goodness. And here's the secret to the DIY crunch you crave. More »
T-Mobile to bundle Wi-Fi Calling app with future Android devices?
Yesterday, we saw that LG's Optimus One might ship with WiFi calling, and that's all well and good, but a new leak suggests the Optimus was just the tip of a UMA iceberg to come. The above picture is one of several allegedly leaked training slides obtained by TmoNews, highlighting a dedicated "Wi-Fi Calling" app that may come pre-installed on upcoming Android devices, one of which just might be that new T-Mobile G2. Before you raid your piggybank in hopes of free VoIP calls, however, know that this app-ified brand of WiFi calling isn't necessarily the seamless switching solution we've wanted all along; that little yellow "limitations" tab reportedly explains that as soon as you leave the WiFi radius, you effectively drop your call.T-Mobile to bundle Wi-Fi Calling app with future Android devices? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink PhoneArena | TmoNews | Email this | Comments
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Sunday, September 26, 2010
Apple granted patent for handheld that recognizes your hands
You could probably fill a book with Apple patent applications that never amounted to anything, but here's one that's at least been granted -- a "handheld device" that uses capacitive sensors to recognize your identity just by the way you hold it, and subsequently personalize the device's buttons and settings to your hand based on your user profile. That's all that's actually been patented here, but the general idea is a little more grand -- you could theoretically grip a handheld with either hand, and it would automatically generate "button zones" under each finger using sensors (or disappearing buttons, perhaps) baked right into the chassis, making cries of "you're holding it wrong" hopefully fade into obscurity. Still, it's not the first time we've seen Cupertino reaching for digit recognition and we're sure it won't be the last, so we'll just file away our enthusiasm until or unless Jobs announces it on stage.Apple granted patent for handheld that recognizes your hands originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 25 Sep 2010 05:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | USPTO | Email this | Comments
Samsung Innovates Again With New Galexy Tab
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Samsung’s new Galexy Tab, the company’s first attempt at a tablet device which is scheduled for launch this month in Europe. Many people have been wondering what companies would be the first to rival the already famous Apple iPad which was launched back in April and the Galexy Tab [...]
Android App Uses Cellphone Camera to Measure Air Pollution
If you think there’s something in the air, you could know for sure by just pointing your Android phone at it.
An Android app called Visibility, developed by researchers at University of Southern California, lets users take a photo of the sky and get data on the air quality.
The free app is currently available for phones [...]
An Android app called Visibility, developed by researchers at University of Southern California, lets users take a photo of the sky and get data on the air quality.
The free app is currently available for phones [...]
Daily Crunch: Egg Timer Edition
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Typing Speed Monitor for Google Chrome keeps tabs on your keyboarding prowess
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Ever finished firing off a lengthy email and wondered, "Dang, I wish I knew how many WPM that was"? No, me either. But still, as a guy who writes a lot and often gets asked by people how fast I can type I just may give Typing Speed Monitor for Google Chrome a try and see what it tells me.
Install the extension and it takes residence in your browser actions area. As you type, it'll record your speed and monitor how often you press each key. In addition to good ol' QWERTY, Dvorak and Colemak keyboard layouts are also supported. TSM's pop-up heatmap provides detailed stats about your typing including CPM, WPM, total time, and keypresses per key.
No, 61 really isn't that great... But go easy on me, it's six o'clock in the morning and I haven't had any coffee yet.
Maybe I should re-read Jason's post on how to touch type like a keyboarding ninja...Typing Speed Monitor for Google Chrome keeps tabs on your keyboarding prowess originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Ever finished firing off a lengthy email and wondered, "Dang, I wish I knew how many WPM that was"? No, me either. But still, as a guy who writes a lot and often gets asked by people how fast I can type I just may give Typing Speed Monitor for Google Chrome a try and see what it tells me.
Install the extension and it takes residence in your browser actions area. As you type, it'll record your speed and monitor how often you press each key. In addition to good ol' QWERTY, Dvorak and Colemak keyboard layouts are also supported. TSM's pop-up heatmap provides detailed stats about your typing including CPM, WPM, total time, and keypresses per key.
No, 61 really isn't that great... But go easy on me, it's six o'clock in the morning and I haven't had any coffee yet.
Maybe I should re-read Jason's post on how to touch type like a keyboarding ninja...Typing Speed Monitor for Google Chrome keeps tabs on your keyboarding prowess originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The Science That Came From Prohibition [Alcohol]
Pop Sci took a look at its archives back when Prohibition was around and highlighted the kind of science people used to fight it. It includes creative bootlegging methods, smart smuggling strategies, and PopSci's own guide to homebrewing in 1921. More »
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 actually doesn't support tethering
We're not exactly sure how this message got so confused, but Microsoft's come out today to let us know that Windows Phone 7 officially doesn't support tethering at all, despite earlier comments by Brandon Watson that it'd be a network operator call on whether to enable it. If we had to guess, this is probably a feature that was "on the bubble" as Microsoft moved toward RTM, and it simply didn't make the cut for version 1.0 -- we'd definitely expect to see it in a future release, though there's no guidance from Microsoft at the moment on whether (or when) that'll happen.Microsoft: Windows Phone 7 actually doesn't support tethering originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 13:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Sonos Wireless Dock hands-on
What you have pictured here is the latest Sonos music device. In person the Sonos Wireless Dock is exactly what you were thinking when you read the press release yesterday. The demo unit had a special Sonos branded half case that left the bottom unaltered, because like many other docks, the cases get in the way of proper docking. The dock does accept the standard iPod dock inserts, so maybe there's still hope that a case manufacturer will ship it with a special insert made with the intent to simplify the life of one who like to use both an iPod case, and a dock together.
Gallery: Hands on with the Sonos Wireless DockSonos Wireless Dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Gallery: Hands on with the Sonos Wireless DockSonos Wireless Dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
R2-D2 dummy units arrive ahead of midnight launches next week
As Sept. 30 creeps up on us, it comes as no surprise that Motorola Droid 2 R2-D2 edition launch kits are showing up in some Verizon stores. Word has it that these are non-functional dummy units, so don't expect to get to play with any of the geeky Star Wars customizations even if you are able to get your hands on one early. But, wait, there's more. Select stories nationwide will open at midnight on Sept. 30 -- and parties are planned throughout the day. Here's what the manager of one Verizon store has told us: His store's gotten three outdoor tents for its event. The event actually will start around 9:30 p.m. This store will get about 200 of the special-edition phones. There will be a two-phone-per-person limit. Look for contests at the stores. You could win a free phone. Pricing isn't known yet. You'll get the R2-D2 edition multimedia dock with the phone. Where will special events be taking place? Cities we know of include: Sugar House Salt Lake City; Lone Tree, Colo.; Corte Madera, Calif.; Mountain View, Calif.; Portland, Ore.; Seattle downtown; San Dieo Sports Arena; Santa Monica, Calif.; Tempe (Ariz.) Marketplace; Boca Park Las Vegas [Verizon Insider via Droid Life] That's just a partial list, though. Miami Herald blogger Bridget Carey reported Florida stores will include Colonial Orlando, Hialeah, Orange Park and St. Petersburg. And that matches what we've heard. (Update: Add Lewisville, Texas (outside Dallas) to the list, per BGR.) I'd be lying if I didn't admit that I'm a bit jealous that I won't be getting one of these, so anyone who gets an early peek at the in store promotional materials and dummy units, holler at me. And may the force be with you. [BGR, Engadget]
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LG E900 stars in epic 20-minute hands-on video, referred to as Optimus 7
We knew Windows Phone 7 leaks would increase as we got closer to launch, but this is just ridiculous. LG's E900, or what we knew as the E900 until now, has been subjected to an exhaustingly detailed hands-on overview, courtesy of some intrepid Czech investigators. Alas, the video is voiced over in that language too, so good luck with your Eastern European phonetics. But hey, at least the visuals are universal. Oh, and before we forget, the MobilMania guys are calling this the LG Optimus 7, presumably that'll be the retail name for this handset. Follow the break to see it.
[Thanks, Manu]Continue reading LG E900 stars in epic 20-minute hands-on video, referred to as Optimus 7LG E900 stars in epic 20-minute hands-on video, referred to as Optimus 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink MobileTechWorld | MobilMania.cz | Email this | Comments
[Thanks, Manu]Continue reading LG E900 stars in epic 20-minute hands-on video, referred to as Optimus 7LG E900 stars in epic 20-minute hands-on video, referred to as Optimus 7 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 09:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink MobileTechWorld | MobilMania.cz | Email this | Comments
BlackBerry 9670 series clamshell earns FCC love
At first, we thought we were looking at the back of yet another standard design Bold or Curve -- but check out that nice, fat hinge up top. Indeed, we have every reason to believe we're looking at the long-rumored BlackBerry 9670 clamshell here, and the test reports confirm the presence of 802.11b / g / n and dual-band CDMA in this particular version -- in other words, it'll almost certainly be coming to either Sprint or Verizon. Given what we've seen of this little monster so far, we're going to need to reserve judgment until we play with one; RIM's BlackBerry Developer Conference is next week, and we wouldn't be shocked if it showed up there. Here's hoping!BlackBerry 9670 series clamshell earns FCC love originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 14:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments
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Motherboard Mega-Roundup: 6 Top Mobos Reviewed and Compared [Bestmodo]
We've decided to round up the best and brightest motherboards available. And we're not talking Micro ATX, sub-$100 budgetrino boards here. We reached for the most feature-filled, over-the-top X58 and 890FX boards from the top three mobo vendors. More »
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Friday, September 24, 2010
The Long Wait for the Iliad of Modern Cooking, Modernist Cuisine [Modernist Cuisine]
Nathan Myhrvold, Bill Gates' former right-hand man is well known as the mastermind behind Intellectual Ventures. But he's also an insane chef, who's been working on the definitive guide to modern cooking, a six-volume, 2400-page tome, Modernist Cuisine. It's delayed. More »
Live from the Internet Explorer 9 beta launch
Filed under: Microsoft, BrowsersWe've gathered here, in San Francisco at the Concourse Exhibition Center, to witness what Microsoft has in store for Internet Explorer 9. Below you can find live coverage of the keynote itself, and anything else that catches my eye. Once the keynote has finished, I will try to update the top of this post with finalized details of the IE9 beta.
Feel free to take part in the conversation, by the way. Comments are moderated, but sensible comments are more than welcome!
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Feel free to take part in the conversation, by the way. Comments are moderated, but sensible comments are more than welcome!
<a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=c21fabf3be" >Live from the Internet Explorer 9 beta launch in San Francisco</a>Live from the Internet Explorer 9 beta launch originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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New 11.6-inch MacBook Air Coming This Fall? [Unconfirmed]
It looks as though Apple's long-neglected MacBook Air may finally be getting an overhaul. According to DigiTimes, an 11.6-inch Air is going to be on sale before the end of the calendar year. More »
'Ask an Iraqi leader,' courtesy of YouTube
Filed under: Internet, Google, web 2.0YouTube, often considered the 'Wild West' of Google's operation, has launched a new series of interviews called 'Iraq Looks Forward.'
Conducted by Arabic-language television network Al Arabiya, these interviews will draw from a pool of questions that have been submitted by you and I. You can go ahead and submit a question now -- and vote on other questions! Voting is, as you'd expect, pretty contentious -- but for some reason, even neutral questions like 'When will the new government be formed?', which has 23 thumbs-up votes, has 10 thumbs-down votes. In fact, almost all of the questions have a lot of thumbs-downing...
These questions will be posed to the sitting Prime Minister of Iraq, the Prime Minister of Kurdistan and 'others,' so if you have something important to ask... ask! The deadline is next Monday, September 27.'Ask an Iraqi leader,' courtesy of YouTube originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Conducted by Arabic-language television network Al Arabiya, these interviews will draw from a pool of questions that have been submitted by you and I. You can go ahead and submit a question now -- and vote on other questions! Voting is, as you'd expect, pretty contentious -- but for some reason, even neutral questions like 'When will the new government be formed?', which has 23 thumbs-up votes, has 10 thumbs-down votes. In fact, almost all of the questions have a lot of thumbs-downing...
These questions will be posed to the sitting Prime Minister of Iraq, the Prime Minister of Kurdistan and 'others,' so if you have something important to ask... ask! The deadline is next Monday, September 27.'Ask an Iraqi leader,' courtesy of YouTube originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]
Today we bring you some extra spicy deals on a Lenovo Thinkpad, a 2 TB External Hard Drive, and a free 8-piece Order of Chil-fil-A Spicy Nuggets. That's hot. More »
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Twitter aware of onMouseOver hack for months, claims 17-year-old who exposed it
Filed under: Internet, Social Software, web 2.0
A 17-year-old schoolboy from Australia has taken the blame for the onMouseOver JavaScript Twitter exploit that caused havoc for a few hours on Wednesday.
Disclaiming innocence, Pearce Delphin -- who has the coolest name in the world -- says that he only discovered the vulnerability. "I did it merely to see if it could be done ... that JavaScript really could be executed within a tweet," he told AFP via email. The self-replicating worm came later, with the Guardian reporting that it was originally crafted by Masato Kinugawa and refined by Magnus Holm. Within hours, many mutations appeared -- shortly after, the Twitter offices in San Francisco groggily awoke, and the exploit was swiftly fixed.
Most importantly, however, Pearce says that Twitter knew about the problem for 'months.' It's not clear whether Pearce is talking authoritatively -- he might simply be stealing someone else's thunder -- but I'm sure Twitter will be quick to respond if he's wrong.
Update: Twitter actually fixed the bug last month, but seemingly made another change recently that brought it back.Twitter aware of onMouseOver hack for months, claims 17-year-old who exposed it originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
A 17-year-old schoolboy from Australia has taken the blame for the onMouseOver JavaScript Twitter exploit that caused havoc for a few hours on Wednesday.
Disclaiming innocence, Pearce Delphin -- who has the coolest name in the world -- says that he only discovered the vulnerability. "I did it merely to see if it could be done ... that JavaScript really could be executed within a tweet," he told AFP via email. The self-replicating worm came later, with the Guardian reporting that it was originally crafted by Masato Kinugawa and refined by Magnus Holm. Within hours, many mutations appeared -- shortly after, the Twitter offices in San Francisco groggily awoke, and the exploit was swiftly fixed.
Most importantly, however, Pearce says that Twitter knew about the problem for 'months.' It's not clear whether Pearce is talking authoritatively -- he might simply be stealing someone else's thunder -- but I'm sure Twitter will be quick to respond if he's wrong.
Update: Twitter actually fixed the bug last month, but seemingly made another change recently that brought it back.Twitter aware of onMouseOver hack for months, claims 17-year-old who exposed it originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Facebook Down, Like Buttons Vanish, Internet Implodes
If you're currently writing us an email to tip us that Facebook is down, you can stop -- we've gotten a few hundred of those in the past few minutes. Yes, Facebook appears to be down at the moment. I'm currently getting a DNS failure message (above), others are apparently seeing other things.
This is a problem not just because the site is down, but Facebook's omnipresent Like button is also completely down, and so is Connect, and Platform -- in other words, the entire Internet (or a good percentage of it) is feeling this pain. We've reached out to Facebook to see what is up. More to come.
This is a problem not just because the site is down, but Facebook's omnipresent Like button is also completely down, and so is Connect, and Platform -- in other words, the entire Internet (or a good percentage of it) is feeling this pain. We've reached out to Facebook to see what is up. More to come.
Motion sensor-equipped HiSAVER power strip cuts power when you leave the room
You probably wouldn't want to use it for all your electronics, but we're guessing that most folks could find a few uses for this new motion-sensor equipped HiSAVER power strip, which can automatically cut off power when you leave the room. To avoid too much powering on and off, the strip only shuts off power if it doesn't detect any motion for ten minutes, and it includes a master outlet and a second selectable outlet that can be kept on all the time if you like. No word on US availability just yet, but Tomauri has just announced that it'll be distributing the strip in Canada, and it promises that it'll save you between $30 and $50 a year on your power bill -- good thing, considering the power strip itself costs $110. Head on past the break for a quick video demonstration.Continue reading Motion sensor-equipped HiSAVER power strip cuts power when you leave the roomMotion sensor-equipped HiSAVER power strip cuts power when you leave the room originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Sep 2010 19:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Tomauri | Email this | Comments
Mark Zuckerberg More Minted Than Steve Jobs [Facebook]
Hours after Forbes reported Zuckerberg overtook Steve Jobs on their Forbes 400 rich list, news escaped that he's donated $100 million to New Jersey's Newark schools. A clever move, considering he made $4.9 billion in the last year alone. More »
Roku XDS review
It's an interesting time for Roku -- the upstart device company has owned the cheap'n'easy Netflix streaming market since the beginning, and its platform has been getting more and more flexible over time, adding various channels like Amazon Video on Demand, MLB.tv, UFC, and others. But cheap and simple aren't necessarily good enough anymore, not with the new $99 Apple TV set to launch in just a few weeks -- and while Roku already took the preemptive step of slashing prices across the board, it's following up with some promising new hardware and features. The new Roku HD offers basic 720p streaming capabilities for just $59, the new Roku XD adds 1080p streaming support for $79, and $99 Roku XDS -- which we tested -- offers 1080p support, a USB port for local media, optical and component outputs, and dual-band WiFi. Apart from the new case, the HD and XD are extremely similar to Roku's previous offerings, but the XDS is immediately interesting -- it offers a number of features absent on Apple's offering. So does the newest flagship Roku have what it takes to remain our favorite inexpensive streamer? Read on to find out!
Gallery: Roku XDS reviewContinue reading Roku XDS reviewRoku XDS review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Gallery: Roku XDS reviewContinue reading Roku XDS reviewRoku XDS review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Samsung Tab priced at $999 in Australian money, ships November
It seems that though just about everybody's getting the Samsung Galaxy Tab, few know how much it costs, but Australian customers can expect to pay AUD $999 if they're buying off-contract. Several Australian media organizations are reporting that's what the seven-inch, 16GB Android 2.2 tablet will cost, when it arrives at the country's three major phone carriers for a slated November release. Smarthouse points out that the price reveal surprised Australian executives as a comparable iPad 3G 16GB costs just $799, though a Samsung VP told the publication, "we believe this is a fair price." We'll just let the market decide on that one, okay?Samsung Tab priced at $999 in Australian money, ships November originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Sep 2010 22:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Smarthouse, News.com.au, Sydney Morning Herald | Email this | Comments
New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi
Filed under: Developer, Fun, Yahoo!Using a handy algorithm that splits a calculation into thousands of little intermediary processes, a researcher at Yahoo has used a cluster of 1,000 computers to calculate the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi. Not all two quadrillion digits -- just that one digit (which is a binary 0, if you're wondering).
The calculation was made possible by Hadoop, an open source implementation of Google's extensively-used MapReduce. Yahoo is now also presumably working on something that will make use of it (but considering Bing now powers Yahoo search, I'm not quite sure what they'd be using it for!)
As for whether the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi actually has a use, I'll leave as an exercise to you guys. Incidentally, earlier this year, pi was calculated to 2.7 trillion digits on a normal desktop PC!New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The calculation was made possible by Hadoop, an open source implementation of Google's extensively-used MapReduce. Yahoo is now also presumably working on something that will make use of it (but considering Bing now powers Yahoo search, I'm not quite sure what they'd be using it for!)
As for whether the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi actually has a use, I'll leave as an exercise to you guys. Incidentally, earlier this year, pi was calculated to 2.7 trillion digits on a normal desktop PC!New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi
Filed under: Developer, Fun, Yahoo!Using a handy algorithm that splits a calculation into thousands of little intermediary processes, a researcher at Yahoo has used a cluster of 1,000 computers to calculate the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi. Not all two quadrillion digits -- just that one digit (which is a binary 0, if you're wondering).
The calculation was made possible by Hadoop, an open source implementation of Google's extensively-used MapReduce. Yahoo is now also presumably working on something that will make use of it (but considering Bing now powers Yahoo search, I'm not quite sure what they'd be using it for!)
As for whether the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi actually has a use, I'll leave as an exercise to you guys. Incidentally, earlier this year, pi was calculated to 2.7 trillion digits on a normal desktop PC!New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The calculation was made possible by Hadoop, an open source implementation of Google's extensively-used MapReduce. Yahoo is now also presumably working on something that will make use of it (but considering Bing now powers Yahoo search, I'm not quite sure what they'd be using it for!)
As for whether the 2,000,000,000,000,000th digit of pi actually has a use, I'll leave as an exercise to you guys. Incidentally, earlier this year, pi was calculated to 2.7 trillion digits on a normal desktop PC!New cloud computing algorithm successfully computes two-quadrillionth digit of pi originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Hide or move the orange button in Firefox 4 (updated)
Filed under: Mozilla, Browsers
With the release of the latest Firefox 4 beta build, the original userChrome.css hack fails to remove the big, orange menu button. Fortunately, Download Squad commenter poiru pointed out a thread on the Rainmeter forums that provides some working CSS! If you know what you're doing, head over to that thread and copy the CSS -- if not, read on for some instructions!
Open Firefox 4 beta 5 (or later)
Locate your Profile directory -- click Help > Troubleshooting Information and then Open Containing Folder
Now navigate to the Chrome directory
Copy userChrome-example.css
Rename your copy to userChrome.css
Open userChrome.css in your editor of choice and dump the following code in it:
margin-top:0px!important;
}
#appmenu-button-container {
position: fixed!important;
}
#navigator-toolbox[tabsontop="true"] #TabsToolbar {
padding-left: 110px !important;
}
.tabbrowser-strip {
height: 22px!important;
}
.tabbrowser-tab {
height: 22px!important; padding-right: 3px!important;
}
#toolbar-menubar {
margin: -27px 98px 2px 95px;
}
Alternatively, you can download my userChrome.css file -- but make sure you rename it beforehand!
You'll note that my code is slightly different from the CSS on the Rainmeter forums. I played with the positioning a little to make it "tighter." That said, I'm sure that with a little work you could make it look even nicer -- and if you do, please share your changes in the comments.Hide or move the orange button in Firefox 4 (updated) originally appeared on Download Squad on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
With the release of the latest Firefox 4 beta build, the original userChrome.css hack fails to remove the big, orange menu button. Fortunately, Download Squad commenter poiru pointed out a thread on the Rainmeter forums that provides some working CSS! If you know what you're doing, head over to that thread and copy the CSS -- if not, read on for some instructions!
Open Firefox 4 beta 5 (or later)
Locate your Profile directory -- click Help > Troubleshooting Information and then Open Containing Folder
Now navigate to the Chrome directory
Copy userChrome-example.css
Rename your copy to userChrome.css
Open userChrome.css in your editor of choice and dump the following code in it:
margin-top:0px!important;
}
#appmenu-button-container {
position: fixed!important;
}
#navigator-toolbox[tabsontop="true"] #TabsToolbar {
padding-left: 110px !important;
}
.tabbrowser-strip {
height: 22px!important;
}
.tabbrowser-tab {
height: 22px!important; padding-right: 3px!important;
}
#toolbar-menubar {
margin: -27px 98px 2px 95px;
}
Alternatively, you can download my userChrome.css file -- but make sure you rename it beforehand!
You'll note that my code is slightly different from the CSS on the Rainmeter forums. I played with the positioning a little to make it "tighter." That said, I'm sure that with a little work you could make it look even nicer -- and if you do, please share your changes in the comments.Hide or move the orange button in Firefox 4 (updated) originally appeared on Download Squad on Sun, 12 Sep 2010 12:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Live Gamer To Power Microtransactions For Namco Games
Live Gamer, an online marketplace for players to trade and buy video game virtual goods, is partnering with gaming company Namco Networks to power microtransactions for the company's gaming properties.
Through the partnership, Namco integrate Live Gamer's virtual economy platform into its new social game, Hamster Pirates, which launches this Fall. Live Gamer will power its virtual goods merchandising, analytics, virtual item gifting, support for earned in-game currencies, item storefronts, catalog management, payments gateways, cash-in flows, and more.
Through the partnership, Namco integrate Live Gamer's virtual economy platform into its new social game, Hamster Pirates, which launches this Fall. Live Gamer will power its virtual goods merchandising, analytics, virtual item gifting, support for earned in-game currencies, item storefronts, catalog management, payments gateways, cash-in flows, and more.
First the Taser, Now the ?Pain Ray"? [Pain]
Mike Booen, VP of Raytheon's advanced security and directed energy systems, has "a vision": "We want to get to the point where it's a hand-held device." "It" is the assault intervention device. Development in that direction is underway. More »
Droid X Froyo coming on Wednesday, Verizon announces
The Motorola Droid X officially will get its Android 2.2 update starting Wednesday, according to a note Verizon just dropped in our inbox. Here's the word:
Verizon Wireless will begin pushing Android 2.2, Froyo, to the DROID X by Motorola tomorrow. Customers do not have to wait for the over the air push, they can obtain the official update via the device itself by following these steps: "Menu" > "Settings" > "About Phone" > "System Updates". For more information and step-by-step instructions please visit www.verizonwireless.com/DroidXsupport.
And you read that right: You won't actually have to wait for the update, you should be able to go and get it. (And there shouldn't be any shenanigans like with AT&T.) More in the Droid X forums!
Posted originally at Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Verizon Wireless will begin pushing Android 2.2, Froyo, to the DROID X by Motorola tomorrow. Customers do not have to wait for the over the air push, they can obtain the official update via the device itself by following these steps: "Menu" > "Settings" > "About Phone" > "System Updates". For more information and step-by-step instructions please visit www.verizonwireless.com/DroidXsupport.
And you read that right: You won't actually have to wait for the update, you should be able to go and get it. (And there shouldn't be any shenanigans like with AT&T.) More in the Droid X forums!
Posted originally at Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
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Android Will Take Over Airplanes Too [Android]
Not happy with invading phones, tablets, and TVs, Run Way Girl Mary Kirby reports that Android will live inside airplane seats too. More »
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Silicone Cover for iPod nano 6th Generation
HandHeldItems is offering a premium silicone skin cover for the tiny new 6th-generation iPod nano.� These cases cover up the pretty metallic body of the new nano, but they protect it from scratches.� The clip and the connectors are left free; the power and volume buttons are covered by the silicone.� The cases are available [...] Filed in categories: News, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: Cases and covers, iPod nanoSilicone Cover for iPod nano 6th Generation originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 21, 2010 at 2:00 pm.
Scosche FreedomMIC Is a Wireless Mic For Your New Flip Ultra [Mics]
One of the more exciting features of the new Flip Ultras is the FlipPort, a proprietary connection that allows the UltraHD to take advantage of third-party accessories. Among the first: the Scosche freedomMIC, a wireless lapel mic for your pocketcam. More »
Archaeologists trap the last pure air particles on Earth [Mad Science]
In order to understand how the Industrial Revolution affected the air we breathe, environmental engineers need to find pristine air particles. To do that, they have to go 130 feet above the remotest corners of the Amazon rainforest. More »
Crank That iPod: Hearing Loss Rates Lower Than Thought
By Jacqui Cheng
We all surely remember what our parents drilled into our brains about listening to loud music: Turn that sh*t down or you’ll go deaf! As it turns out, the prevalence of young people suffering from hearing loss thanks to loud music may be much lower than previously believed, according to a new [...]
We all surely remember what our parents drilled into our brains about listening to loud music: Turn that sh*t down or you’ll go deaf! As it turns out, the prevalence of young people suffering from hearing loss thanks to loud music may be much lower than previously believed, according to a new [...]
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This Doghouse Is Nicer Than Your House House [Doghouses]
It's one lucky pooch whose gets to live in this 2.5-meter tall replica of Matsumoto Castle, with one impressively handy owner. Won't you please join me on a guided tour? More »
Monday, September 20, 2010
Daily Crunch: Hazy Visions Edition
Dino-lamps For Your Home Or Office Immortality Via Valve?s Team Fortress 2 Hat-Describing Contest Matrix Key System Lets You Lose As Many Keys As You Want It Turns Out The Shapes On Playstation Buttons Aren?t Arbitrary After All LightCap Is A Combo Lantern And Water Bottle
When your BlackBerry rings, check your inPulse wristwatch instead
The inPulse Bluetooth watch looks like a pretty useful accessory for BlackBerry owners. It functions as a regular watch, but when paired with the phone, will provide visible information about incoming calls, SMS and emails on its large 1.3″ OLED display. I can imagine how something like this would be very handy when your phone [...] Filed in categories: Blackberry related, Bluetooth Gear, News, Spotlight Gadgets, Watches and ClocksTagged: Blackberry, Bluetooth Gear, WatchWhen your BlackBerry rings, check your inPulse wristwatch instead originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 20, 2010 at 8:00 am.
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Leica introduces M9 'Titanium,' limited to just 500 lucious pieces
Can't afford anything that's been introduced at Photokina so far? Unfortunately for you, there's hardly a chance that Leica's newest limited edition product will be the one that slips under the budget. At the outfit's exclusive press preview this evening in Cologne, a gallery of executives from Leica and Volkswagen (who chipped in on the design) formally unveiled the M9 'Titanium.' For all intents and purposes, this is just a souped-up M9, but there's plenty to love for those who fancy high-fashion. You know, like a trim that uses leather "typically reserved for the interiors of Audi's premium automobiles."
According to Leica, "anything that looks like titanium, is titanium." It's also coated with a fingerprint-resistant overlay, and the bundle is slated to include the camera itself, a 35mm Summilux F/1.4 prime lens, lens hood, a new carrying concept (just a single hook for a carry strap), a newfangled electronic illumination system and a fanciful cardboard box made somewhere in the Black Forest. Just 500 of these kits are being produced and sold for an undisclosed amount starting in November, and chances are all but one or two have already been claimed. Good luck getting in line, and you might as well forget scoring the four millionth Leica camera to be produced since 1923 -- a specially-stamped M9 'Titanium' -- as that one's being given away to someone far more important than us tonight. Gallery: Leica reveals M9 'Titanium' at Photokina 2010 Gallery: Leica M9 'Titanium' video unveiling at Photokina 2010Leica introduces M9 'Titanium,' limited to just 500 lucious pieces originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
According to Leica, "anything that looks like titanium, is titanium." It's also coated with a fingerprint-resistant overlay, and the bundle is slated to include the camera itself, a 35mm Summilux F/1.4 prime lens, lens hood, a new carrying concept (just a single hook for a carry strap), a newfangled electronic illumination system and a fanciful cardboard box made somewhere in the Black Forest. Just 500 of these kits are being produced and sold for an undisclosed amount starting in November, and chances are all but one or two have already been claimed. Good luck getting in line, and you might as well forget scoring the four millionth Leica camera to be produced since 1923 -- a specially-stamped M9 'Titanium' -- as that one's being given away to someone far more important than us tonight. Gallery: Leica reveals M9 'Titanium' at Photokina 2010 Gallery: Leica M9 'Titanium' video unveiling at Photokina 2010Leica introduces M9 'Titanium,' limited to just 500 lucious pieces originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Turn Your iPhone 4 into a Leica Camera
This skin from Topdecal on Etsy�can give your iPhone 4 the look of a Leica camera.� You can choose from a Leica X1, M8, or M9 look for $9.90 each.� The skins are precision-cut from vinyl that has a 3-5 years outdoors lifespan.� The vinyl skin can be removed without damaging your iPhone and without [...] Filed in categories: News, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: iPhone 4 skinTurn Your iPhone 4 into a Leica Camera originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm.
Turn Your iPhone 4 into a Leica Camera
This skin from Topdecal on Etsy�can give your iPhone 4 the look of a Leica camera.� You can choose from a Leica X1, M8, or M9 look for $9.90 each.� The skins are precision-cut from vinyl that has a 3-5 years outdoors lifespan.� The vinyl skin can be removed without damaging your iPhone and without [...] Filed in categories: News, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: iPhone 4 skinTurn Your iPhone 4 into a Leica Camera originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on September 19, 2010 at 12:00 pm.
Apple?s 27-inch LED Display Now on Sale
Apple’s big-ass, expensive cinema display went on sale this morning in the Apple Store.
The 27-inch LED cinema display sports a 2,560 by 1,440 resolution, LED backlighting and a 178-degree viewing angle, according to Apple.
It also includes a MagSafe connector to charge MacBooks and a Mini DisplayPort to connect to Macs, three USB ports, a built-in [...]
The 27-inch LED cinema display sports a 2,560 by 1,440 resolution, LED backlighting and a 178-degree viewing angle, according to Apple.
It also includes a MagSafe connector to charge MacBooks and a Mini DisplayPort to connect to Macs, three USB ports, a built-in [...]
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Human Fiber Optics Could Give Senses to Artificial Limbs [Fiber Optics]
DARPA, working with the Southern Methodist University Neurophotonics Research Center, is currently developing a system of wild new fiber optics that could give a sense of pressure and feeling to artificial limbs. More »
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Fujifilm intros FinePix X100: 12.3MP APS-C-based camera with Hybrid Viewfinder, loads of gorgeous
Hello, beautiful! The clock just struck midnight here in the wilds of Cologne, Germany, and it's safe to say that Photokina 2010 is underway. Fujifilm's press event isn't scheduled until Tuesday, but it looks as if it'll be teasing us all by releasing information on its drop-dead gorgeous new FinePix X100 tonight. This rangefinder-esque cam packs a 12.3 megapixel APS-C sensor, and it's obviously designed to go mano-a-mano with Micro Four Thirds and the slew of other mirrorless / interchangeable lens compacts that are hitting the market. Aside from supporting 720p movies, boasting an EXR processor and shipping with a 23mm F2 Fujinon lens, this new handheld includes a Hybrid Viewfinder that enables users to toggle between optical and electronic viewfinders and display intricate shooting information right into the OVF.
There's also a 2.8-inch rear LCD, a hot shoe on top and a magnesium alloy top / base plate that might be the sexiest we've ever seen on a camera in this sector. Low-light shooters will appreciate the ISO range of 200 to 6400, and there's also 5fps continuous shooting, a full-on manual mode, SD / SDHC / SDXC card support and dimensions of 127- x 75- x 54mm. Something tells us a lot of to-be DSLR buyers will be shifting to this far more portable alternative when it drops in early 2011... provided it doesn't cost a small fortune, of course. Needless to say, we'll be first in line come Tuesday to (prayerfully) get some hands-on time with this beaut. Video after the break. Gallery: Fujifilm X100 press shots
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Continue reading Fujifilm intros FinePix X100: 12.3MP APS-C-based camera with Hybrid Viewfinder, loads of gorgeousFujifilm intros FinePix X100: 12.3MP APS-C-based camera with Hybrid Viewfinder, loads of gorgeous originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Digital Journal of Photography | Fujifilm (1), (2) | Email this | Comments
There's also a 2.8-inch rear LCD, a hot shoe on top and a magnesium alloy top / base plate that might be the sexiest we've ever seen on a camera in this sector. Low-light shooters will appreciate the ISO range of 200 to 6400, and there's also 5fps continuous shooting, a full-on manual mode, SD / SDHC / SDXC card support and dimensions of 127- x 75- x 54mm. Something tells us a lot of to-be DSLR buyers will be shifting to this far more portable alternative when it drops in early 2011... provided it doesn't cost a small fortune, of course. Needless to say, we'll be first in line come Tuesday to (prayerfully) get some hands-on time with this beaut. Video after the break. Gallery: Fujifilm X100 press shots
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Continue reading Fujifilm intros FinePix X100: 12.3MP APS-C-based camera with Hybrid Viewfinder, loads of gorgeousFujifilm intros FinePix X100: 12.3MP APS-C-based camera with Hybrid Viewfinder, loads of gorgeous originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 20:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Digital Journal of Photography | Fujifilm (1), (2) | Email this | Comments
Electronic Arts ready to embrace Android, but wishes it had an App Store
Thought EA had no love for Android or Windows Phone 7? Not quite -- it's just the existing market opportunities that the company doesn't seem to enjoy. CFO Eric Brown told the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference that the game publisher is actually quite bullish on Google's rapidly popularizing mobile OS and plans to 'position its mobile business' accordingly, but first he said this: "I think the next big positive way to push better growth in mobile will be the deployment of an App Store equivalent for the Android operating system." Since we're fairly certain Brown would be aware of a little thing called the Android Market, we figure he's talking about the same mysterious reason that caused Gameloft (which produces a number of Android titles already) to circumvent the Market in favor of their own online store. One thing's for certain on the EA Mobile front: the company really needs to update their smartphone games page to support a wee bit more than the "Google Android-Powered T-Mobile G1."Electronic Arts ready to embrace Android, but wishes it had an App Store originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Sep 2010 01:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Gamasutra, Mobile Entertainment | Electronic Arts at Deutsche Bank | Email this | Comments
Internet Explorer 9 features a better download manager
Filed under: Microsoft, Beta, Browsers
As it turns out, that earlier post from Fast Company broke Microsoft's embargo. Now, however, the ban has been lifted, and the images and reviews will be coming rapid-fire. We'll do our best to keep you up to speed until Sebastian is online in California.
One incredibly nice new feature Ed Bott illustrates in his review is an improved download manager. If you follow Download Squad, you've no doubt seen me complain about Google Chrome's wimpy download manager. Microsoft has built a somewhat Firefox-y looking manager into Internet Explorer 9. IE users will finally have a single pane that maintains download history and provides centralized access to running or opening downloaded files.Internet Explorer 9 features a better download manager originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
As it turns out, that earlier post from Fast Company broke Microsoft's embargo. Now, however, the ban has been lifted, and the images and reviews will be coming rapid-fire. We'll do our best to keep you up to speed until Sebastian is online in California.
One incredibly nice new feature Ed Bott illustrates in his review is an improved download manager. If you follow Download Squad, you've no doubt seen me complain about Google Chrome's wimpy download manager. Microsoft has built a somewhat Firefox-y looking manager into Internet Explorer 9. IE users will finally have a single pane that maintains download history and provides centralized access to running or opening downloaded files.Internet Explorer 9 features a better download manager originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 13:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
So This Is What A Tattoo Machine Is Made Of [Tattoos]
I'm not scared of needles but tattoo machines are sorta intimidating. I just never knew what the hell the rest of the nuts and bolts were. Now that I know it's just o-rings, yokes, and armature bars, I'm totally inking myself. More »
Microsoft Tells WinPho7 Devs to Build, CDMA Carriers to Wait
Microsoft released the Windows Phone 7 software development kit on the Web Thursday, just over two weeks after the WinPho7 platform had been released to manufacturing. This release is in English only, but versions in French, Italian, German and Spanish will be available in "the next couple of weeks," Brandon Watson wrote on the Windows Phone Developer Blog.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Elinchrom Plans Flash-Triggering iPhone App
With their infinitely configurable touch-screens, iDevices make pretty much perfect universal remotes. The iPhone and iPad can already be used to remote-control a DSLR, your iTunes-equipped PC or even your Sonos multi-room sound-system. Soon, you’ll be able to add Elinchrom’s RX flash lights to that list.
Elinchrom make those big, powerful flashes that you see [...]
Elinchrom make those big, powerful flashes that you see [...]
Apple Finally Approved a Native Google Voice iPhone App (Again!) [IPhone Apps]
Ever since GV Mobile was pulled from the App Store, we've been hoping for its return. And while Apple has not approved that particular third-party app again, they did approve GV Connect. It's three bucks, available now, and looks great. More »
Apple Gives Devs One iOS to Rule Them All
A new version of Apple's mobile operating system, iOS 4.2, was made available to developers recently. Although many of the new features in the OS have already been made public by the company, one was a revelation: wireless printing. The new feature, which Apple's calling "AirPrint," allows the iPad, iPhone and iPhone touch to find a printer on a wireless network and print text, photos and graphics.
Franklin AnyBook brings timeshifting to the voice recorder world, thinks of the children
Hello there, Franklin -- sort of forgot you existed in the consumer electronics realm. Our bad. But being frank, we're pretty stoked about your newest educational tool, and we get the feeling that parents everywhere will be as well. The AnyBook digital pen is a voice recorder at heart, but it's actually far more unique underneath. Put simply (or as simply as possible), parents can record their own voices as they read aloud the favorite books of their offspring, placing a special sticker on each page as a marker and denoting page turns by pressing a button on the pen. Then, if the child(ren) wish to hear mum or dad read the text aloud in the future (say, while at daycare), they simply tap the pen to the aforementioned stickers and a familiar voice comes belting through. Think of it as comfort food for your tyke, but in aural form. The October-bound AnyBook will ship in two flavors: the DRP-3000 holds up to 15 hours of voice for $39.99, while the DRP-4000 holds 60 hours of soothing, loving words for $59.99. Touches your heart, doesn't it?Continue reading Franklin AnyBook brings timeshifting to the voice recorder world, thinks of the childrenFranklin AnyBook brings timeshifting to the voice recorder world, thinks of the children originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Sep 2010 09:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink I4U News | Franklin | Email this | Comments
TimeComX lets you execute operations based on computer use
Filed under: Utilities, Windows
TimeComX is fairly similar to Shutdown Timer; the main differences are in the UI and the name. So, in a nutshell, it lets you perform an operation (run a program, restart, shutdown, lock the computer, play an audio file, etc.) when something happens.
That "something" can be a timer running out or some "usage threshold" being crossed (for example, CPU level exceeds 25%). If I recall correctly, Shutdown Timer is a bit more sophisticated in that you can set a duration for each condition. In other words, you can tell it to "execute the operation only if CPU is over 25% for five minutes." I don't have Shutdown Timer handy, so I may be wrong on this one. But what's certain is that TimeComX doesn't have this functionality.
One thing that made me particularly curious is the UI toolkit that TimeComX is using. It is so incredibly clunky, it's almost nostalgic. I think it might be Qt, but Qt doesn't always look quite so horrid. (Nokia's own Ovi Suite uses Qt, and it's fairly slick.)
It's interesting to see how two developers go about accomplishing the same task. I can't say that Shutdown Timer is definitely better than TimeComX - I just happen to prefer its UI.TimeComX lets you execute operations based on computer use originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
TimeComX is fairly similar to Shutdown Timer; the main differences are in the UI and the name. So, in a nutshell, it lets you perform an operation (run a program, restart, shutdown, lock the computer, play an audio file, etc.) when something happens.
That "something" can be a timer running out or some "usage threshold" being crossed (for example, CPU level exceeds 25%). If I recall correctly, Shutdown Timer is a bit more sophisticated in that you can set a duration for each condition. In other words, you can tell it to "execute the operation only if CPU is over 25% for five minutes." I don't have Shutdown Timer handy, so I may be wrong on this one. But what's certain is that TimeComX doesn't have this functionality.
One thing that made me particularly curious is the UI toolkit that TimeComX is using. It is so incredibly clunky, it's almost nostalgic. I think it might be Qt, but Qt doesn't always look quite so horrid. (Nokia's own Ovi Suite uses Qt, and it's fairly slick.)
It's interesting to see how two developers go about accomplishing the same task. I can't say that Shutdown Timer is definitely better than TimeComX - I just happen to prefer its UI.TimeComX lets you execute operations based on computer use originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Skyhook: Google forced Motorola to drop our location service, delay the Droid X
We figured Skyhook's business interference and patent infringement lawsuits against Google would turn up some dirt, and we didn't have long to wait: the location-services company's complaint flatly alleges that Google's Andy Rubin ordered Motorola's Sanjay Jha to "stop ship" on the Droid X because it used Skyhook's XPS positioning system instead of Google Location Services, a tiff that ultimately delayed the phone's release while Moto reworked the software and dropped Skyhook entirely. Following that, Skyhook claims that Google then went after an unidentified "Company X" (likely Samsung) and forced it to drop XPS as well -- which would certainly explain why Samsung's Galaxy S phones have WiFi positioning turned off by default, unlike every other Android phone. Ouch.
If you're thinking that makes no sense because Android is "open," well, you might have another think coming -- Skyhook claims that Google's decisions to allow access to Android Market and its branded apps are an entirely subjective ruse based on something called the Compliance Definition Document, which can be "arbitrarily" interpreted any way Google wants with no recourse. Skyhook says that Google has now told Android OEMs that they're required to use Google Location Services, preventing Skyhook from fulfilling its contracts and costing the company millions in expected royalties.
Now, this is Skyhook's side of the story and we're sure Google will make a persuasive argument of its own, but let's just back up for a moment here and point out the obvious: Google's never, ever come out and clearly said what's required for devices to gain access to Android Market and the branded apps like Gmail -- even though we've been directly asking about those requirements since Android first launched. Remember when Andy Rubin told us that there would be full-fledged "Google Experience" phones with no carrier or handset manufacturer limitations? Or when we were told that phones with skins like HTC Sense or additional features like Exchange integration wouldn't have Google branding? And then all of that turned out to be a lie? Yes, Android might be "open" in the sense that the source code is available, but there's no doubt Google's wielded incredible power over the platform by restricting access to Market and its own apps -- power that hasn't been used to prevent carrier-mandated bloatware or poorly-done manufacturer skinning, but has instead apparently been used to block legitimate competitors like Skyhook from doing business. We're dying to hear Google's side of this story and fill in some of the gaps -- and you can bet we're digging as hard as we can for more info. Stay tuned, kids.Skyhook: Google forced Motorola to drop our location service, delay the Droid X originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Daring Fireball | Skyhook Complaint (PDF) | Email this | Comments
If you're thinking that makes no sense because Android is "open," well, you might have another think coming -- Skyhook claims that Google's decisions to allow access to Android Market and its branded apps are an entirely subjective ruse based on something called the Compliance Definition Document, which can be "arbitrarily" interpreted any way Google wants with no recourse. Skyhook says that Google has now told Android OEMs that they're required to use Google Location Services, preventing Skyhook from fulfilling its contracts and costing the company millions in expected royalties.
Now, this is Skyhook's side of the story and we're sure Google will make a persuasive argument of its own, but let's just back up for a moment here and point out the obvious: Google's never, ever come out and clearly said what's required for devices to gain access to Android Market and the branded apps like Gmail -- even though we've been directly asking about those requirements since Android first launched. Remember when Andy Rubin told us that there would be full-fledged "Google Experience" phones with no carrier or handset manufacturer limitations? Or when we were told that phones with skins like HTC Sense or additional features like Exchange integration wouldn't have Google branding? And then all of that turned out to be a lie? Yes, Android might be "open" in the sense that the source code is available, but there's no doubt Google's wielded incredible power over the platform by restricting access to Market and its own apps -- power that hasn't been used to prevent carrier-mandated bloatware or poorly-done manufacturer skinning, but has instead apparently been used to block legitimate competitors like Skyhook from doing business. We're dying to hear Google's side of this story and fill in some of the gaps -- and you can bet we're digging as hard as we can for more info. Stay tuned, kids.Skyhook: Google forced Motorola to drop our location service, delay the Droid X originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Daring Fireball | Skyhook Complaint (PDF) | Email this | Comments
Friday, September 17, 2010
Diaspora puts out Developer Release -- source code is here!
Filed under: Open Source, Social Software, web 2.0
Diaspora has just offered up their first public release - a developer version of the platform.
In their own words, Diaspora is "in its infancy," but now everyone can see exactly what's going on in the code base, and hopefully pitch in with some help. This code is far from production-ready, but it is a solid indication that the Diaspora guys have been using their crowdsourced startup money for more than mojitos.
According to Diaspora's post, here are some of the features that are already implemented:
Share status messages and photos privately (and in near real time) with your friends through "aspects."
Friend people across the Internet no matter where Diaspora seed is located.
Manage friends using "aspects."
Upload photos and albums.
All traffic is signed and encrypted (except photos, for now).
"Aspects" seems to be a favorite buzzword here. The only explanation I could find in the post was: "We live our real lives in context, speaking from whatever aspect of ourselves that those around us know. Social tools should work the same way." That actually makes sense to me, and I feel it's something Facebook is sorely lacking (even with "groups").
You can see screenshots in the original post. Note that the screenshots are small in the post and aren't linked to hi-res files, but if you right-click and download them, you get full-resolution images (that's how I got the screenshot for this post). And for those of us who aren't coders, Diaspora says the first Alpha is due to be released in October.Diaspora puts out Developer Release -- source code is here! originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Diaspora has just offered up their first public release - a developer version of the platform.
In their own words, Diaspora is "in its infancy," but now everyone can see exactly what's going on in the code base, and hopefully pitch in with some help. This code is far from production-ready, but it is a solid indication that the Diaspora guys have been using their crowdsourced startup money for more than mojitos.
According to Diaspora's post, here are some of the features that are already implemented:
Share status messages and photos privately (and in near real time) with your friends through "aspects."
Friend people across the Internet no matter where Diaspora seed is located.
Manage friends using "aspects."
Upload photos and albums.
All traffic is signed and encrypted (except photos, for now).
"Aspects" seems to be a favorite buzzword here. The only explanation I could find in the post was: "We live our real lives in context, speaking from whatever aspect of ourselves that those around us know. Social tools should work the same way." That actually makes sense to me, and I feel it's something Facebook is sorely lacking (even with "groups").
You can see screenshots in the original post. Note that the screenshots are small in the post and aren't linked to hi-res files, but if you right-click and download them, you get full-resolution images (that's how I got the screenshot for this post). And for those of us who aren't coders, Diaspora says the first Alpha is due to be released in October.Diaspora puts out Developer Release -- source code is here! originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Is AirView Apple?s TV attack on traditional media?
Is AirView going to be Apple’s go-to-marketed strategy, using an iOS 4.2 iPad or iPhone and Apple TV one-two punch combo get around tradition media? Following up on the discovery that iPad Netflix will stream to Apple TV, Seth Weintraub figures out the following:
AppleTV is a Airplay-compatible device, meaning it can stream video/sound [...]Is AirView Apple’s TV attack on traditional media? is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
AppleTV is a Airplay-compatible device, meaning it can stream video/sound [...]Is AirView Apple’s TV attack on traditional media? is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
The Engadget Show - 013: NASA Technologist Bobby Braun, exclusive mobile demos from TAT, Tim Wu on net neutrality, and more!
Get ready humans, because we have an all new, amazing Engadget Show fresh out of the box. For your viewing pleasure, Josh sits down with NASA Chief Technologist Bobby Braun to find out about the next generation of NASA technology. Next, Engadget explains wireless net neutrality with animation and Rick Karr sits down with Columbia law professor and author of The Master Switch, Tim Wu in an interview that you absolutely do not want to miss, with Nilay and Rick breaking it all down afterward on stage. Up next, Josh and Nilay welcome Paul Blomdahl of TAT, The Astonishing Tribe, for a look at some never-before-seen mobile interface concepts... including TAT's upcoming Android skin and some of the most exciting uses of 3D we've ever seen. One lucky audience member walks away with a brand new Parrot AR Drone and Starscream brings the show to a close with a set of mind-bending chiptunes music with visuals from J.Y.K. What are you waiting for? Watch it now! Hit up the new video stream after the break, now with convenient chapter markers!
Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Rick Karr
Special guests: Bobby Braun, Tim Wu, Paul Blomdahl
Produced and Directed by: Chad Mumm
Executive Producer: Joshua Fruhlinger
Edited by: Danny Madden
Music by: Starscream
Visuals by: J.Y.K.
Net Neutrality Animation by: Ornana Films
Opening titles by: Julien Nantiec
Taped live at The Times Center
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Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Rick Karr
Special guests: Bobby Braun, Tim Wu, Paul Blomdahl
Produced and Directed by: Chad Mumm
Executive Producer: Joshua Fruhlinger
Edited by: Danny Madden
Music by: Starscream
Visuals by: J.Y.K.
Net Neutrality Animation by: Ornana Films
Opening titles by: Julien Nantiec
Taped live at The Times Center
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Effing Worms is a man and cow-eating Time-Waster
Filed under: Fun, Games, Time-Wasters
In what is doubtlessly a hearty tribute to literary genius Frank Herbert, Effing Worms casts you as a massive, hungry worm that crawls under the surface of a planet teeming with hapless people, dogs, and cows.
You control your worm using the arrow keys, and when the time is right, you pounce! Your worm is capable of bursting out of the soil and leaping up into the air. It then doubles up and heads back to the ground at terminal velocity, devouring any livestock or humans in its way.
There's a hunger meter, too, so if you don't eat enough, you'll die pretty fast! I didn't see a "vegetarian" mode, though, so it seems like it's cows, people, and dogs all the way!
It's not the most long-term time-waster, but it certainly kept me at the edge of my seat for several frustrating, fun minutes. If you're looking for something that's fun for five or 10 minutes and won't get you addicted - this is it!
For a more time-consuming "effing" experience, check out the previously mentioned Effing Hail!Effing Worms is a man and cow-eating Time-Waster originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
In what is doubtlessly a hearty tribute to literary genius Frank Herbert, Effing Worms casts you as a massive, hungry worm that crawls under the surface of a planet teeming with hapless people, dogs, and cows.
You control your worm using the arrow keys, and when the time is right, you pounce! Your worm is capable of bursting out of the soil and leaping up into the air. It then doubles up and heads back to the ground at terminal velocity, devouring any livestock or humans in its way.
There's a hunger meter, too, so if you don't eat enough, you'll die pretty fast! I didn't see a "vegetarian" mode, though, so it seems like it's cows, people, and dogs all the way!
It's not the most long-term time-waster, but it certainly kept me at the edge of my seat for several frustrating, fun minutes. If you're looking for something that's fun for five or 10 minutes and won't get you addicted - this is it!
For a more time-consuming "effing" experience, check out the previously mentioned Effing Hail!Effing Worms is a man and cow-eating Time-Waster originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
BitTorrent Mainline 7.1 now has uTorrent's apps
Filed under: Internet, P2P
BitTorrent Inc's Mainline client (i.e. the one you can download from their homepage) now has the ability to use apps that, until now, were only usable with uTorrent. These apps allow you to augment your BitTorrent client much in the same way that Firefox add-ons or Chrome extensions alter your browser.
Built using JavaScript, HTML and CSS -- the same 'Open Web' technologies that Mozilla has been harping about -- these apps are free, and easily downloadable from within the new BitTorrent client. Having said that, only 11 apps are available at the moment (including the rather cute 'Torrent Tweet' and a BitDefender-powered virus scanner) -- and I'm not quite sure how developers go about having their apps indexed by the client's built-in search engine (which might be why there are only 11 apps...) Still, if you want to have a go at developing your own app, there's an official SDK and some tutorials to get you started.
I'm a little baffled by this feature coming to BitTorrent Mainline before uTorrent -- but perhaps BitTorrent Inc wants to try it out on Mainline's 'paltry' 14 million users before rolling it out to uTorrent's 60+ million users. Incidentally, if you're a uTorrent user, apps should find their way to a stable release before the end of the year.
[Direct BitTorrent 7.1 download link]BitTorrent Mainline 7.1 now has uTorrent's apps originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
BitTorrent Inc's Mainline client (i.e. the one you can download from their homepage) now has the ability to use apps that, until now, were only usable with uTorrent. These apps allow you to augment your BitTorrent client much in the same way that Firefox add-ons or Chrome extensions alter your browser.
Built using JavaScript, HTML and CSS -- the same 'Open Web' technologies that Mozilla has been harping about -- these apps are free, and easily downloadable from within the new BitTorrent client. Having said that, only 11 apps are available at the moment (including the rather cute 'Torrent Tweet' and a BitDefender-powered virus scanner) -- and I'm not quite sure how developers go about having their apps indexed by the client's built-in search engine (which might be why there are only 11 apps...) Still, if you want to have a go at developing your own app, there's an official SDK and some tutorials to get you started.
I'm a little baffled by this feature coming to BitTorrent Mainline before uTorrent -- but perhaps BitTorrent Inc wants to try it out on Mainline's 'paltry' 14 million users before rolling it out to uTorrent's 60+ million users. Incidentally, if you're a uTorrent user, apps should find their way to a stable release before the end of the year.
[Direct BitTorrent 7.1 download link]BitTorrent Mainline 7.1 now has uTorrent's apps originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 09 Sep 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Samsung Media Hub: movies and next-day TV shows from NBC, Paramount, Universal, and more
We've been itching to see how Samsung would leverage Media Hub, and now we're getting the goods at its Galaxy Tab event. Compatible with Tab and Galaxy S devices, both movies and next-day TV shows will be available for purchase and rental. As for the content partners, they're not quite shabby: MTV Networks, NBC, Paramount, Universal Studios, and Warner, with more to be announced. Purchased content can be shared with up to five devices. What's not specified is pricing. We should be getting hands-on with it soon, so stay tuned -- or whatever the internet equivalent of that idiom is.Samsung Media Hub: movies and next-day TV shows from NBC, Paramount, Universal, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Thursday, September 16, 2010
What The F*ck Is Yahoo Again? [Blockquote]
I've to confess that I don't have much clue about what exactly Yahoo does these days. They have news, they have blogs, they can tell you the weather, they search, there's Flickr... that's why I'm glad they explained it. [SAI] More »
Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]
Today's deals include a beautiful 3D Core i7 Lenovo IdeaPad, a handy 16GB USB Flash Drive, and two free Chicken Soft Tacos. Indulge. More »
Adobe releases 64-bit Flash Player 'Square' for Windows, Mac, and Linux
Filed under: Adobe, Browsers
What better day for Adobe to finally make good with their promise of a 64-bit Flash player plug-in?
I can't think of one -- well, apart from "a year ago," but still -- better now than never. With the arrival of Internet Explorer 9 today, I'm definitely pleased to see that Adobe has delivered a Flash player that will run in my 64-bit browser. At the moment, however, I'm also a little bummed -- since I just finished installing IE9 on my work system, which is running 32-bit Windows 7.
But wait, there's more good news! "Square," as Adobe is calling it, isn't just available for 64-bit Windows users -- Mac and Linux users can take it for a spin as well. Adobe is claiming performance increases of up to 35% in IE9 "compared to previous versions of IE." I'm assuming they mean 32-bit versions, so the gain is probably due to the combination of IE9 + Flash Square, not the 64-bit Flash player on its own.
Here's hoping the 64-bit plug-in brings enhanced security to the table. We're all getting tired of reading about the exploits, aren't we?
Further reading is available over at the Adobe blog, and you can download the 64-bit Flash plug-in from the Adobe Labs page.Adobe releases 64-bit Flash Player 'Square' for Windows, Mac, and Linux originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
What better day for Adobe to finally make good with their promise of a 64-bit Flash player plug-in?
I can't think of one -- well, apart from "a year ago," but still -- better now than never. With the arrival of Internet Explorer 9 today, I'm definitely pleased to see that Adobe has delivered a Flash player that will run in my 64-bit browser. At the moment, however, I'm also a little bummed -- since I just finished installing IE9 on my work system, which is running 32-bit Windows 7.
But wait, there's more good news! "Square," as Adobe is calling it, isn't just available for 64-bit Windows users -- Mac and Linux users can take it for a spin as well. Adobe is claiming performance increases of up to 35% in IE9 "compared to previous versions of IE." I'm assuming they mean 32-bit versions, so the gain is probably due to the combination of IE9 + Flash Square, not the 64-bit Flash player on its own.
Here's hoping the 64-bit plug-in brings enhanced security to the table. We're all getting tired of reading about the exploits, aren't we?
Further reading is available over at the Adobe blog, and you can download the 64-bit Flash plug-in from the Adobe Labs page.Adobe releases 64-bit Flash Player 'Square' for Windows, Mac, and Linux originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Palm webOS 2.0 preview video hits the wilds
First things first -- before you jump on past the break and mash play, mute your speakers. Mute. As in, off. Alrighty, now that you're prepared, you've got two minutes and 14 seconds of teasing just a click away, as some sure-to-be-yelled-at developer has leaked a sneak peak into the wide, mysterious world of webOS 2.0. Not that we haven't seen a cornucopia of screenshots already, but at least this emulation vid gives you a better idea of how things will actually flow once it gets released to end users. Oh, and as for those DropBox and MobileMe integration rumors? Looks like that's just QuickOffice being QuickOffice.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Continue reading Palm webOS 2.0 preview video hits the wildsPalm webOS 2.0 preview video hits the wilds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Continue reading Palm webOS 2.0 preview video hits the wildsPalm webOS 2.0 preview video hits the wilds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 14:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
HTC's Media Link provides the wireless DLNA support your phone and TV crave, coming Q4 2010
In our excitement over HTC's announcements this morning (that'd be Desire Z, Desire HD, and Sense enhancements, in case you missed it), we missed one other nugget of good news. The HTC Media Link wireless DLNA streaming adapter does exactly what you'd expect from a name like that -- namely, it's a box that allows you to stream media (photos, audio, video up to 720p) to TVs that don't natively have DLNA support. The pic above shows off what appears to be micro-USB and mini-HDMI ports. According to SlashGear, it's due out in Q4 this year, but price is still TBA.HTC's Media Link provides the wireless DLNA support your phone and TV crave, coming Q4 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | SlashGear | Email this | Comments
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