tisdag 30 november 2010
BlackBerry 8980 exposed by FCC
It looks like our friends at the FCC have given the BlackBerry 8980, the presumed successor to the Curve 8900, a proper�outing. Aside from the above picture, the FCC has the user manual for the�unreleased�and unannounced RIM handset�available�for viewing as well. The device will have a quad-band GSM antenna, Wi-Fi b/g/n, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, and — judging by the�instructions�in the user manual — ship with BlackBerry OS 5. The device looks extremely similar to the BlackBerry 9700, aside from that sensual 8900 keyboard. Thoughts? [Via Phone Scoop] Read
Apple reportedly names next-gen iPad camera supplier
Rumors that Apple’s next-generation iPad will include at least one camera gain purchase Tuesday morning as a new report suggests Apple has named its camera lens supplier for its upcoming tablet. Citing market rumors instigated by a public filing with the Taiwan Stock Exchange, DigiTimes reports that Largan Precision has been awarded a contract that will make it the sole supplier of lens modules for the second-generation iPad. Largan also supplies 5-megapixel cameras for Apple’s iPhone 4. The inclusion of a front-facing camera for FaceTime video chat is almost a given at this point, and the iPad will also reportedly include a rear-facing camera ? possibly the same 5-megapixel optics currently found in the iPhone 4. Following the trail of
Hum-Bucking Pedal Juice Powers Guitar Effects Pedals
Bzzzzzz hummmmmm krrrrrzzt! Those are familiar sounds to the electric guitarist, and they’re caused (respectively) by a dirty/dusty jack socket, a mains hum and a simply plugging in the jack to the amp. Sanyo’s Eneloop Pedal Juice won’t help with your clumsiness or lack of hygiene, but it can cut out that hum, and it [...]
Cocky Culture Black Friday sale - 75% off all themes!
In honor of Black Friday, Cocky Culture is having a massive theme sale. From now till November 30th, you can pick up any of their themes for 75% off! Just use the code xxblackfridayxx when checking out at the CrackBerry Mobile App Store (note: the coupon code will not work in the main full web store - has to be used in the mobile store or via our Superstore on-device app). If you are a theme lover, this is the best time to pick one up and save some money. Happy Holidays!
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Motorola split wraps up on January 4th
Just in time for CES, eh? We knew it was happening at some point in January, and Motorola has just announced that it'll formally be split into two companies as of January 4th, 2011. Actually, that's not technically accurate: Motorola Mobility -- the phone and set-top box guys -- will be spun off into their own entity, while the parent company will change its name from Motorola to Motorola Solutions, responsible for the company's infrastructure businesses. Shareholders of the current company as of December 21st will receive one share of Mobility for every eight shares they've got in their possession right now, while the remainder of the company will enact a 1-for-7 reverse split; as of the 4th, you'll be looking at two stock symbols: MMI for Mobility and MSI for Solutions. So... who's buying? Follow the break for the official press release.Continue reading Motorola split wraps up on January 4thMotorola split wraps up on January 4th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Cyber Monday MobileHiest - Save 50% on great apps through midnight Tuesday
It's another MobileHeist! This time in celebration of Cyber Monday, save 50% on 25 great apps in the CrackBerry App Store through midnight tomorrow. Included in the sale are best-sellers like Xobni for BlackBerry, Tether, Pinball Deluxe and many more. Head to the CrackBerry App Store from your mobile device or PC now to get in on the action - no coupon required!
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BlackBerry 8980 Revealed by FCC
New documents seen on the Federal Communications Commission web site provide details about an unannounced BlackBerry handset. The 8980, which appears to replace the Curve 8900, has quad-band GSM/EDGE radios in addition to Bluetooth and 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. Pictures published by the FCC show the 8980 to have a full QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 megapixel camera with flash, optical trackpad, and 3.5mm headset jack. Research In Motion has not officially announced this handset, and neither have any U.S. carriers.
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Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver, Now Screws Screws
Doctor Who’s Sonic Screwdriver is second only to MacGyver’s paperclip and duct-tape in terms of usefulness: There’s almost nothing it can’t do. Almost. Have you ever actually seen the Doctor screwing a screw with his screwdriver? Neither have I.
If everyone’s favorite Time Lord had this screwdriver, though, then he’d even be equal to putting together [...]
If everyone’s favorite Time Lord had this screwdriver, though, then he’d even be equal to putting together [...]
Woman Gets Ownership of the Sun Notarized
Owning a star isn’t all that new. People have been registering stars for people for a long time now. And, while a man already reportedly owns the moon, it looks like a woman from Spain feels like she should be the rightful owner of the star of stars. That’s right, Angeles Duran has officially registered [...]
måndag 29 november 2010
Former President Bush on Facebook Live? now
Oh come on now, who doesn’t miss good ol’ G.W.? The former Commander-in-chief of these United States is, at this very�moment, on Facebook live talking about technology and promoting his latest book. If you’re interested in hearing Mr. Bush wax-poetic about a variety of topics, hit the jump… the live-feed is waiting for you. facebookguests on livestream.com. Broadcast Live Free
PwnageTool offers risky iPhone 3G, 3GS unlock
Those eager to carrier-unlock their iPhone 3G/3GS under the latest firmware (and only the latest firmware) have an option, if the risk of using iPad code does not dissuade them. The iPhone Dev Team has released a new version of PwnageTool that uses the 6.15.00 baseband from iPad firmware 3.2.2, which runs happily on the iPhone 3G and 3GS, as a result of all three devices using the very same Infineon radio chip.
This unlock isn't for the "weekend warrior." A mistake could render your device unable to execute a full restore ever again. In addition, Apple Store employees will frown upon you if you approach them for advice with an iPhone running iPad code, and that's just the beginning. The more patient among us can wait until the team releases an official bundle.
[Via Engadget]PwnageTool offers risky iPhone 3G, 3GS unlock originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
This unlock isn't for the "weekend warrior." A mistake could render your device unable to execute a full restore ever again. In addition, Apple Store employees will frown upon you if you approach them for advice with an iPhone running iPad code, and that's just the beginning. The more patient among us can wait until the team releases an official bundle.
[Via Engadget]PwnageTool offers risky iPhone 3G, 3GS unlock originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
This Morning?s Top 3 Stories in Tech, Business & Social Media
Welcome to this morning?s edition of ?First To Know,? a series in which we keep you in the know on what?s happening in the digital world. We?re keeping our eyes on three particular stories of interest today.Black Friday Sales…
Found Footage: The Woz on how Apple got its name
For all you trivia buffs who may not know the real story, TV Deck has posted a short video where the Woz explains exactly how Apple got its name. An amazing thing is that Steve Wozniak didn't really know himself until recently. The quality of the video isn't the best, but for all you completists, this is today's geeky cocktail party conversation starter.
Click "Read More" to catch the video.Continue reading Found Footage: The Woz on how Apple got its nameFound Footage: The Woz on how Apple got its name originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Click "Read More" to catch the video.Continue reading Found Footage: The Woz on how Apple got its nameFound Footage: The Woz on how Apple got its name originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Richard Branson's iPad-only Project magazine to debut Tuesday
Mega entrepreneur Richard Branson is set to release his iPad-only magazine, Project, tomorrow. That's Jeff Bridges on the cover, no doubt talking Tron inside. This issue seems to focus on pop culture, with articles about a French record label and a new super car from Jaguar teased on the front cover. Plus, the official blog has stories about gadgets, clothing, Internet culture and movies.
That's about all we know, really. There's no word on pricing, navigation, business model, etc. We'll find out soon enough. One can only assume that the super-competitive Branson is thrilled to have delivered an iPad-only publication before Rupert Murdoch. You can watch a brief (and we mean brief) teaser video after the break.
[Via 9to5Mac]Continue reading Richard Branson's iPad-only Project magazine to debut TuesdayRichard Branson's iPad-only Project magazine to debut Tuesday originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
That's about all we know, really. There's no word on pricing, navigation, business model, etc. We'll find out soon enough. One can only assume that the super-competitive Branson is thrilled to have delivered an iPad-only publication before Rupert Murdoch. You can watch a brief (and we mean brief) teaser video after the break.
[Via 9to5Mac]Continue reading Richard Branson's iPad-only Project magazine to debut TuesdayRichard Branson's iPad-only Project magazine to debut Tuesday originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
More sources claim iPad 2 will have USB, Retina Display, more
New sources have reported that the upcoming iPad 2 will include 5 new "key" features, ones that will likely boost the tablet's sales exponentially.
If accurate, the reports say the iPad 2 will add a front-facing camera for video conferencing (and FaceTime), USB ports, Retina Display, 3-axis gyroscope and a carbon fiber (lighter/thinnner) body.
The most notable of the features may be the addition of USB ports, which Apple has never added to any of their iOS devices.
Retina Display, seen on fourth-generation iPods and iPhones, enhances image performance and colors.
The 3-axis gyroscopes, paired with the existing accelerometer, should provide game developers a new platform for full six-axis gaming.
While still unconfirmed, the iPad 2 should see an April 2011 release, possibly available in multiple sizes.Permalink | Comments
If accurate, the reports say the iPad 2 will add a front-facing camera for video conferencing (and FaceTime), USB ports, Retina Display, 3-axis gyroscope and a carbon fiber (lighter/thinnner) body.
The most notable of the features may be the addition of USB ports, which Apple has never added to any of their iOS devices.
Retina Display, seen on fourth-generation iPods and iPhones, enhances image performance and colors.
The 3-axis gyroscopes, paired with the existing accelerometer, should provide game developers a new platform for full six-axis gaming.
While still unconfirmed, the iPad 2 should see an April 2011 release, possibly available in multiple sizes.Permalink | Comments
Chrome OS still expected to launch next month
Despite their note that Chrome OS would not be available on any hardware in 2010, the search giant has said today that the operating system may still launch next month, in a limited software beta.
The company would "not go into details" on when or in what condition the operating system will launch, but it does confirm a public release is scheduled for this year.
Bugs in the software have dwindled, and a pre-release build is in the works.
The operating system will work on all PCs and tablets, but is designed to run best on netbooks.
Google Chrome OS should see a full release in the Q1 2011.
For a more in-depth look into Chrome OS, check our earlier article: Google Chrome OSPermalink | Comments
The company would "not go into details" on when or in what condition the operating system will launch, but it does confirm a public release is scheduled for this year.
Bugs in the software have dwindled, and a pre-release build is in the works.
The operating system will work on all PCs and tablets, but is designed to run best on netbooks.
Google Chrome OS should see a full release in the Q1 2011.
For a more in-depth look into Chrome OS, check our earlier article: Google Chrome OSPermalink | Comments
Adafruit Propeller Platform USB entices DIY electronics builders, 'Gadget Gangsters' at large
It's days like today where you realize just how badly you need to scratch that DIY itch, and Adafruit's newest two circuit boards couldn't be landing at a more opportune time. Both of these bad boys are classified as Gadget Gangsters, which makes 'em viable for purchase without any additional investigation. Should you choose to, however, we'll have you know that the Propeller Platform USB is an open-source platform for building your own electronics projects with a new eight-core Parallax Propeller chip; the ProtoPlus model adds video / audio support as well as a "prototyping area." Tutorials are available in the source links for those inexperienced with Spin, and at just $50 / $15 (respectively), we'd say they're well worth the purchase if you're looking to simply get your toes wet. Better known as "become hopelessly addicted to modding" 'round these parts.Adafruit Propeller Platform USB entices DIY electronics builders, 'Gadget Gangsters' at large originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 05:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Adafruit (1), (2) | Email this | Comments
PlayStation Phone to be unveiled on December 9th?
French gadget enthusiast blog Nowhereelse has reportedly received a copy of an invitation to a mysterious press event early next month. The event, as the invitation states, is supposedly “the most awaited event of the past 10 years.” While the authenticity of the invitation is anything but confirmed, the implication is clear: Sony Ericsson will supposedly unveil its PlayStation Phone on December 9th. While no specific mention of the PS Phone is made on the invite, the standard PlayStation icons accompanied by a matching phone icon speaks loud and clear. Alleged images of the Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone were revealed last month and are believed to be authentic. As such, it is reasonable to believe an announcement might not be
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I have no idea why that Android is hiding behind a giant turkey, but that’s beside the point. �It’s Thanksgiving everyone! �I hope you all have family to relax with, food to stuff with, and NFL to get physical with as you gorge on massive amounts of yummies. �Today marks a day of mourning for [...]
Apple iPad 2 to feature Retina Display, USB port?
DigiTimes is hit or miss and while we’re inclined to think there are some misses in its latest report on Apple’s upcoming iPad 2, there are also some hits ? or safe bets, at least. Citing an unconfirmed report in a Chinese newspaper, DigiTimes lists five key new features that Apple’s upcoming iPad sequel will supposedly tout: ?Retina Display ?Front-facing camera for FaceTime video chat ?A thinner glass panel for a lighter build ?A USB port ?A 3-axis gyroscope Aside from the USB port, the paper’s claims sound reasonable. We’re not saying it’s impossible that Apple would add a standard USB port to the iPad, but we definitely give it a likelihood rating of 1 on a scale to 10
Android Market to require content ratings on apps
A recent post by Google seems to indicate that the company will require application content ratings on all present and future applications listed in the Android Market. “Please use our application ratings to help users determine whether your application and its content is appropriate for them,” reads the post. “This includes all the content in your app, including user generated content and ads, and content that your app links to.” Applications can be rated all, pre-teen, teen, or mature and Google notes that “hate speech” is not�permitted�in the Android Market; Google is also mandating�that applications that use location not be categorized for all users.�There are several other�category�pre-requisites. Hit the jump to have a look at all of them. Read
söndag 28 november 2010
Rumors: iOS 4.3 Will Offer App Subscriptions as Early as December
iPad owners have had less than a week with iOS 4, but a software update offering news and magazine subscriptions targeted at them could arrive in less than a month.
Daring Fireball’s John Gruber reports that Apple’s Steve Jobs will join News Corp.’s Rupert Murdoch onstage at a December 9 event to announce Murdoch’s new forthcoming [...]
Daring Fireball’s John Gruber reports that Apple’s Steve Jobs will join News Corp.’s Rupert Murdoch onstage at a December 9 event to announce Murdoch’s new forthcoming [...]
Peter Jackson purchases thirty RED EPIC cameras to film The Hobbit in 3D
If you think a single $58,000 RED EPIC camera package is a lot to blow on a 5K resolution production camera, Peter Jackson and crew have just swooped in and snagged thirty of them. The entire package comes with the EPIC-M body, titanium mount, 5-inch touchscreen LCD, REDmote, four batteries, a four-pack of 128-GB SSDs to shoot onto, and of course, a charger. RED is planning on assembling Peter Jackson’s order by hand starting next month into January and then roll into full production one month after that. They are hoping for general availability by NAB in April, but as usual with RED, that’s not something written in stone. The Hobbit starts filming in February. [Via Engadget] Read
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How popularity on Facebook and Twitter helped predict the election
It appears that how popular you are on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter actually had a real world effect on the November elections in the United States.
Candidates with more "likes" on Facebook won 71 percent of the time in the Senate elections while candidates with more Twitter followers won 74 percent of the time.
Facebook said that in 77 of the 118 races it followed in the Senate and the House, the winner had more "likes" than the opponent did.
If you had double the amount of "likes," the average margin of victory was 3.9 percent.
There also seemed to be a correlation to money raised and spent, as one big spender, Jeff Greene of Florida, spent $24 million and did not even win his primary. The primary winner, Kendrick Meek, had 24,000 "likes" on Facebook to Greene's lowly 644.
Of course, social networking popularity did not help a few high profile candidates like "I am not a witch" Christine O'Donnell, who was very popular on Twitter and Facebook but got crushed in the election by 17 percent. Meg Whitman, the billionaire, spent the most money and had the third highest amount of Facebook likes but still lost the California governor race.
Says ABC News: "[Social media] provides information about comparisons�trends and changes could be informative on the subset of people on it. You get more information out of it if you respect limitations. If you try to get too much, you get nothing."Permalink | Comments
Candidates with more "likes" on Facebook won 71 percent of the time in the Senate elections while candidates with more Twitter followers won 74 percent of the time.
Facebook said that in 77 of the 118 races it followed in the Senate and the House, the winner had more "likes" than the opponent did.
If you had double the amount of "likes," the average margin of victory was 3.9 percent.
There also seemed to be a correlation to money raised and spent, as one big spender, Jeff Greene of Florida, spent $24 million and did not even win his primary. The primary winner, Kendrick Meek, had 24,000 "likes" on Facebook to Greene's lowly 644.
Of course, social networking popularity did not help a few high profile candidates like "I am not a witch" Christine O'Donnell, who was very popular on Twitter and Facebook but got crushed in the election by 17 percent. Meg Whitman, the billionaire, spent the most money and had the third highest amount of Facebook likes but still lost the California governor race.
Says ABC News: "[Social media] provides information about comparisons�trends and changes could be informative on the subset of people on it. You get more information out of it if you respect limitations. If you try to get too much, you get nothing."Permalink | Comments
Google Wave open-source reprieve possible if Apache agree
Google may have given Wave its marching orders, reassigned its team members and lost the chief architect behind the short lived group-working system,�but that doesn’t mean Wave is dead. A new Apache Incubator proposal would see an open-source version of the technology – hosted not by Google but by individual “Wave in a Box” (WIAB) [...]
Happy Thanksgiving From CrunchGear
Those of our readers who are in the US will be joining us today in celebrating no historical event in particular by cooking up a huge turkey, sharing it with our family and friends, and generally taking our minds off things for a day. Yes, it’s Thanksgiving. We’re going to be taking it easy today, [...]
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Introducing the New CrackBerry.com - A Site Redesign for the Next Era of BlackBerry!
the New CrackBerry: better looking, easier to navigate, more fun to use
Welcome to the new CrackBerry.com! Click around and get to know us - we're sure you'll like what you see. We've got a new look, new navigation and some great new content areas (don't miss the BlackBerry Devices section or BlackBerrry OS Superpage - they're my favorites!). Of course the accessory store and forums have received makeovers and our App store, Canada store, Phone store and m.crackberry.com sites will be getting the redesign treatment soon. All in all it's a better looking and more professional CrackBerry that's easier to navigate and more fun to use. And don't worry - if you liked the old site, you're going to LOVE the new site as we've made sure not to lose any of the crackiness that has made CrackBerry so successful to date. Keep in mind this is the first phase of a larger plan to fully revamp CrackBerry, which means there are even more changes to look forward to in the months ahead.� �
Go explore the site and hurry back to this article and keep reading and I'll fill in the details of what's new, why we did what we did and what's coming next. With a major overhaul like this I'm sure there will still be some tweaks and fixes for us to make post re-launch (supporting older web browsers, etc.) so consider us in *public beta* and don't mind if you run into the odd loose end. We've setup a�forum thread�to report any errors or bugs and we'll be working overtime to make things perfect. In the meantime, read on for more of the story behind the CrackBerry redesign and let us know what you think of the new CB in the comments!
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Welcome to the new CrackBerry.com! Click around and get to know us - we're sure you'll like what you see. We've got a new look, new navigation and some great new content areas (don't miss the BlackBerry Devices section or BlackBerrry OS Superpage - they're my favorites!). Of course the accessory store and forums have received makeovers and our App store, Canada store, Phone store and m.crackberry.com sites will be getting the redesign treatment soon. All in all it's a better looking and more professional CrackBerry that's easier to navigate and more fun to use. And don't worry - if you liked the old site, you're going to LOVE the new site as we've made sure not to lose any of the crackiness that has made CrackBerry so successful to date. Keep in mind this is the first phase of a larger plan to fully revamp CrackBerry, which means there are even more changes to look forward to in the months ahead.� �
Go explore the site and hurry back to this article and keep reading and I'll fill in the details of what's new, why we did what we did and what's coming next. With a major overhaul like this I'm sure there will still be some tweaks and fixes for us to make post re-launch (supporting older web browsers, etc.) so consider us in *public beta* and don't mind if you run into the odd loose end. We've setup a�forum thread�to report any errors or bugs and we'll be working overtime to make things perfect. In the meantime, read on for more of the story behind the CrackBerry redesign and let us know what you think of the new CB in the comments!
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AirPlay Hack Now Enables All iDevice Apps to Send Video
I’m sure you remember when < ahref="http://www.slashgear.com/tuaw-hacks-apple-tv-now-ios-devices-can-play-3rd-party-video-over-airplay-24116222/" target="other">Erica Sadun / Steven Troughton-Smith whipped up some code to allow AirPlay to work with more third-party players than just the standard player Apple allowed? Well now a developer by the name of Zone-MR’s whipped up a new hack to allow you to transmit video through ALL apps [...]
Official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik
Well, that didn't take long. We just received an official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik messenger from BlackBerry App World. While the statement makes no mention of the revocation of Kiks signing keys or anything like that, it does clarify the situation a little further, which is what we were hoping for. Below is the statement from RIM regarding the Kik application:
RIM became aware of a number of issues and customer concerns regarding the Kik app and service. Following discussions with Kik, the app was removed from BlackBerry App World on November 12. Upon further investigation, RIM concluded that Kik had breached contractual obligations. Based on the broad scope and seriousness of the issues and concerns, RIM terminated its agreements with Kik and withdrew RIM?s support for Kik?s service.
Interesting developments, that?s for sure. After reading that, I'm not so sure Kik will be allowed back into BlackBerry App World. Of course, that?s just my personal thoughts on the situation, share yours in the comments.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik
RIM became aware of a number of issues and customer concerns regarding the Kik app and service. Following discussions with Kik, the app was removed from BlackBerry App World on November 12. Upon further investigation, RIM concluded that Kik had breached contractual obligations. Based on the broad scope and seriousness of the issues and concerns, RIM terminated its agreements with Kik and withdrew RIM?s support for Kik?s service.
Interesting developments, that?s for sure. After reading that, I'm not so sure Kik will be allowed back into BlackBerry App World. Of course, that?s just my personal thoughts on the situation, share yours in the comments.
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$500 off-contract Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone tipped for MWC 2011 reveal
Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation Phone is poised to make its debut at Mobile World Congress in February 2011, according to the latest leaks, with the company likely to use Sony’s BRAVIA branding to describe the high-quality display and internally aiming for a $500 unsubsidized price. That’s the word from MobileCrunch‘s trusted tipster, who suggests the Android-based [...]
lördag 27 november 2010
$500 off-contract Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone tipped for MWC 2011 reveal
Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation Phone is poised to make its debut at Mobile World Congress in February 2011, according to the latest leaks, with the company likely to use Sony’s BRAVIA branding to describe the high-quality display and internally aiming for a $500 unsubsidized price. That’s the word from MobileCrunch‘s trusted tipster, who suggests the Android-based [...]
Acer Intros Android-Based Smartphone with 4.8-Inch Display
At a media event in New York City, Acer introduced several new products, including a smartphone running Google's Android operating system. The phone, which doesn't have a name, sports a 4.8-inch LED backlit display with a 21:9 aspect ratio configuration and 1024 x 480 pixels. Acer says the device has a 1GHz processor and offers Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n Wi-Fi, and HSDPA at 14.4Mbps radios. Other features include an 8 megapixel camera with flash, 2 megapixel secondary camera, HDMI with DLNA sharing, and Dolby Mobile. Acer doesn't have distribution deals with U.S. carriers yet, but said it is talking to them. The new smartphone is expected to reach the market by April 2011.
fredag 26 november 2010
Boxee Box owners can be thankful for their first firmware update
Just a couple of weeks after its debut, the Boxee Box is getting its first software update today. While it might not address all the concerns raised in our review, this edition does include fixes for notable issues like 1080i playback problems, WiFi connectivity and issues handling certain audio and video files. The Boxee Blog has the full (long) list of tweaks and additions, while CEO Avner Ronen promises the company plans to release screenshots and a list of usability/UI issues still to be addressed next week. Other upgrades before 2010 runs out of time should include the Netflix and VUDU apps, so when the question of "what are you thankful for?" comes up, just say "build #1.0.1.16319," which your Box should find automatically within 24 hours, though the impatient can prompt for an update manually.Boxee Box owners can be thankful for their first firmware update originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Boxee Blog | Email this | Comments
BlackBerry PlayBook spotted in latest Black Eyed Peas video!
The latest video for the Black Eyed Peas was posted to Will.I.Am's Dipdive website not too long ago in support of their new upcoming album, The Beginning. While it takes a few mins for the video to get rolling, you'll quickly notice some strategically placed BlackBerry PlayBook shots. Awesome but not all that surprising. Will.I.Am is a hardcore BlackBerry user and being a futurist and all it makes sense he?s already got a BlackBerry PlayBook. Thanks Obi!
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DARwIn-OP open-source DIY robot gets premature reveal
A new version of the NSF-sponsored�DARwIn-OP open-source robot has been spotted, the latest handiwork from�Virginia Tech in collaboration with Purdue University, University of Pennsylvania, and Robotis Co. The images were discovered in among the DARwIn-OP support site photos by the RoboSavvy forum, though right now it’s unclear exactly what changes have been made. The robot [...]
TELUS BlackBerry Style priced at $49.99 according to Future Shop ad
Chalk this one up as another case of big box outlets outing carrier device prices even before the carriers get a chance to announce them. Future Shop, has posted the BlackBerry Style 9670 pricing for TELUS on their website. As was mentioned previously, BlackBerry Style dummy units have already arrived at TELUS. With this information now being posted up, it's pretty safe to assume that we'll get to see an "in time for the holidays" launch of the BlackBerry Style for TELUS' remaining CDMA users. Just remember folks, this is a CDMA only device it cannot be unlock for use on Rogers or any other GSM carrier and that's $49.99 with a 3-year contract.
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11? or 13? MacBook Air?
We covered the fact Apple is taking around $100 off Mac purchases today online at Apple.com as well as in Apple retail stores, but with $100 off, the 11″ MacBook Air with 128GB drive is effectively the same price as the 13″ MacBook Air with 128GB drive. Our question to you is, which one would you get, and is anyone taking Apple up on their Black Friday offer? We went with the 13″ laptop, but the 11″ is still tempting us from afar. Read
Happy Thanksgiving From CrunchGear
Those of our readers who are in the US will be joining us today in celebrating no historical event in particular by cooking up a huge turkey, sharing it with our family and friends, and generally taking our minds off things for a day. Yes, it’s Thanksgiving. We’re going to be taking it easy today, [...]
DROID X Theme: Sinful Pink by JsinLegacy
How about a Thanksgiving special from one of our favorite themers, JsinLegacy? � Say hello to “Sinful Pink”, a theme with just enough touches of our favorite color (salmon?) to make you feel metro without blinding you into calling it pink. �And actually, there are additional colors, but we know how much you all love [...]
Verizon Black Friday Specials Include Incredible for $149 and BOGA, Plus Continuum for $99
Fresh off the insider wire, we have the list of Verizon’s Black Friday specials and we’ve trimmed them down to only include smartphones, although at request, I’m sure we could toss back in a few feature phones. �Silly. So we’ve got a really good deal for the Continuum going on tomorrow and Friday at $99 [...]
T-Mobile myTouch 4G review
Here it is ladies and gentlemen, the heir apparent to the myTouch 3G throne and T-Mobile?s second HSPA+ handset, the myTouch 4G. The new device, which is manufactured by HTC, has all the trimmings of a flagship device: 1GHz processor, front and rear facing cameras, vivid touchscreen display, and, depending on whom you ask, a 4G radio. The myTouch 4G is getting the lion?s share of T-Mobile?s ad buys these days, but how does the handset perform when put to the test by your friends at BGR? Hit the jump to find out. The Inside While the first iteration of the myTouch handset — the myTouch 3G — was a solid device, it certainly was not one you could have
Teaching your Apple TV to use a 3rd party remote
Usually, if you're trying to get a new remote to work with home electronics, you teach the remote to work with your electronic device. You look up the name and brand of your electronic in the remote's manual, plug in the super secret code, and hope it works. It's especially painful if your universal remote control doesn't have the necessary code for your home electronic.
The Apple TV is smarter than that. You actually teach the Apple TV to use whatever remote control you want to use. It's kind of nice to have a home electronic that's smarter than a remote control. It can even use the remote that came with your television, cable box, or DVD player. Here's how to do it.
Go to the Settings menu, select General, and then Remote. Choose the Learn Remote option. Make sure the remote you're using isn't already controlling something else (like "Television.") On the Apple TV, choose Start. On the Apple TV screen, the Up button will become highlighted. Press the button on the remote control you'd like to use for Up. And then continue down the rest of the controls.
Setting up a new remote to work with the Apple TV really couldn't be much easier.Teaching your Apple TV to use a 3rd party remote originally appeared on TUAW on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The Apple TV is smarter than that. You actually teach the Apple TV to use whatever remote control you want to use. It's kind of nice to have a home electronic that's smarter than a remote control. It can even use the remote that came with your television, cable box, or DVD player. Here's how to do it.
Go to the Settings menu, select General, and then Remote. Choose the Learn Remote option. Make sure the remote you're using isn't already controlling something else (like "Television.") On the Apple TV, choose Start. On the Apple TV screen, the Up button will become highlighted. Press the button on the remote control you'd like to use for Up. And then continue down the rest of the controls.
Setting up a new remote to work with the Apple TV really couldn't be much easier.Teaching your Apple TV to use a 3rd party remote originally appeared on TUAW on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
torsdag 25 november 2010
Shop Savvy for iPhone packs a punch for shopping season
Just a couple of days ago I took a look at the Amazon Price Check app. It's a great way to compare prices against Amazon and other online retailers. Before you hit the stores this weekend, it's also a good idea to have the free app Shop Savvy tucked away on your iPhone.
It contains an accurate scanner like the Amazon app, but it also includes local prices and a map to get you to your store of choice. Even better, the app puts a little blue dot next to the stores that have your items in stock. The app has been around for a while, but it has been updated to include deals, complete with info about rebates, sales and special promotions. It also includes coupon codes. The app includes reviews, and you can add your own, as well as share the low prices you have found via email, Twitter and Facebook.
I took it on a jaunt to some local stores and it worked very well. The scanner locked in on the bar-code quite quickly, and was accurate. When you simply type in the name of a product, the app suggests what you might be looking for so it saves you a bunch of keystrokes.
The app does make local and online comparisons, and not surprisingly, the online prices are often cheaper, but not always. This is a pretty handy app if you're running around looking for gifts. I've given it a permanent place on my iPhone, and I think you'll find it both handy and money saving. If you've seen our survey of shopping apps, be sure to add this one to your list.
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It contains an accurate scanner like the Amazon app, but it also includes local prices and a map to get you to your store of choice. Even better, the app puts a little blue dot next to the stores that have your items in stock. The app has been around for a while, but it has been updated to include deals, complete with info about rebates, sales and special promotions. It also includes coupon codes. The app includes reviews, and you can add your own, as well as share the low prices you have found via email, Twitter and Facebook.
I took it on a jaunt to some local stores and it worked very well. The scanner locked in on the bar-code quite quickly, and was accurate. When you simply type in the name of a product, the app suggests what you might be looking for so it saves you a bunch of keystrokes.
The app does make local and online comparisons, and not surprisingly, the online prices are often cheaper, but not always. This is a pretty handy app if you're running around looking for gifts. I've given it a permanent place on my iPhone, and I think you'll find it both handy and money saving. If you've seen our survey of shopping apps, be sure to add this one to your list.
Gallery: Shop Savvy for iPhoneShop Savvy for iPhone packs a punch for shopping season originally appeared on TUAW on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The SlashGear Black Friday Deal Guide of Complete Excellence
So you’d like some deals, yes? I’d like some deals, we’d ALL like some deals. But do you want to go out into the streets and risk getting punched in the face, that’s the real question. Here at SlashGear, we know your pain. We know you want to get a sweet discount on your favorite [...]
iOS 4.2 CoreMIDI apps begin to arrive on the App Store
When we got word a few weeks ago that Apple was introducing CoreMIDI into iOS 4.2, our minds began to ponder the new possibilities it would present. Since the release of iOS 4.2, however, with all the buzz surrounding the latest iOS software update, we forgot all about CoreMIDI. And that's because we hadn't seen any apps on the App Store taking advantage of it, until now.
Apple has now begun to approve apps for the App Store that take advantage of the CoreMIDI API. Interestingly enough, one of the first apps to take advantage of CoreMIDI isn't a music app at all.
It's Luminair for iPad -- a DMX-compatible lighting console app for your theatrical or concert lighting rig -- and it takes advantage of the CoreMIDI API via Apple's USB Camera Connection Kit for iPad or over WiFi.
Most importantly, this is now achieved without the need for specialized third-party hardware, like the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer.
We're looking forward to seeing what other apps pop up on the App Store that take advantage of this exciting development. If you've noticed anything on the App Store, or if you see anything in the coming days, let us know in the comments below.
For now, check out Luminair using the CoreMIDI API by clicking on the read button.
[via iLounge]
Continue reading iOS 4.2 CoreMIDI apps begin to arrive on the App StoreiOS 4.2 CoreMIDI apps begin to arrive on the App Store originally appeared on TUAW on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Apple has now begun to approve apps for the App Store that take advantage of the CoreMIDI API. Interestingly enough, one of the first apps to take advantage of CoreMIDI isn't a music app at all.
It's Luminair for iPad -- a DMX-compatible lighting console app for your theatrical or concert lighting rig -- and it takes advantage of the CoreMIDI API via Apple's USB Camera Connection Kit for iPad or over WiFi.
Most importantly, this is now achieved without the need for specialized third-party hardware, like the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer.
We're looking forward to seeing what other apps pop up on the App Store that take advantage of this exciting development. If you've noticed anything on the App Store, or if you see anything in the coming days, let us know in the comments below.
For now, check out Luminair using the CoreMIDI API by clicking on the read button.
[via iLounge]
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Foursquare Mocks TSA Airport Screenings with ?Baggage Handler? Badge
Perhaps you’ve had your baggage handled lately? Lots of people who are planning on opting-out of the radiation-ridden x-ray machine TSA is having everyone walk through before and after getting on an airplane will be having their baggage handled, if you know what I mean, when patted down by TSA officials this holiday season. Therefor, [...]
Woow Digital's The One tablet cooks up Tegra 2 with Gingerbread just in time for Christmas
No, we can't say we've ever heard of Woow Digital before either, but we've just received some very legit-looking imagery of the company's forthcoming tablet, modestly titled The One. Google's impending Android Gingerbread release is promised as the OS, while the internal equipment includes an NVIDIA Tegra 2 core, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of flash storage. Up front you'll find a 10-inch display spanning a 1024 x 600 resolution, while wireless connectivity is taken care of with Bluetooth, WiFi and WCDMA 3G radios built in. Woow tells us it plans to launch The One in Japan before Christmas at a price of ¥42,000 ($504), which will be followed up by availability in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Europe. Well, it had better hope that release schedule doesn't shift, because come CES 2011, we should be up to our ears in Tegra 2 tablets and phones.Gallery: Woow Digital's The One tabletContinue reading Woow Digital's The One tablet cooks up Tegra 2 with Gingerbread just in time for ChristmasWoow Digital's The One tablet cooks up Tegra 2 with Gingerbread just in time for Christmas originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Amazon?s Price Check Might Be Perfect Smartphone Shopping App
If you’re headed to the mall this weekend, Amazon’s new iPhone app might be an ideal companion for comparison-shopping and price checking.
As a bonus — for Amazon — the company has figured out a way to advertise its own products is everyone else’s stores, using a clever application that leverages the key features of smartphones [...]
As a bonus — for Amazon — the company has figured out a way to advertise its own products is everyone else’s stores, using a clever application that leverages the key features of smartphones [...]
Social Point of Sale: The Holy Grail for Location-Based Marketers
Zachary Adam Cohen runs ZAC, Digital Agency, a boutique digital strategy firm in New York City, working with brands and businesses to re-equip themselves for success in the 21st century. He blogs regularly on topics such as social media, technology…
Beautiful Foot-Cranked Kitchen Appliances
Check out this amazing kitchen appliance from Berlin-based designer Christoph Therard, a human-powered cabinet of mechanical wizardry which lats you crank normally electric-powered gadgets with nothing but your leg.
A machine like this needs a suitably cool name, and the R2B2 has one. The R2B2 works thusly: You hit pump the pedal and a big, heavy [...]
A machine like this needs a suitably cool name, and the R2B2 has one. The R2B2 works thusly: You hit pump the pedal and a big, heavy [...]
Apple?s Black Friday sale teaser posted to website
There are plenty of ways to spend your money on Black Friday, but some people are too lazy to be bothered with trekking out before sunrise and battling mobs of shoppers. Or maybe there are still a few people out there with some self respect. In either case, we have to cherish every opportunity to save some dough this Black Friday that doesn’t involve elbowing 60-year-old women in the jaw. While the words “Apple” and “sale” don’t align as often as most would like, the crew from Cupertino apparently decided to take advantage of the sale craze this year. A teaser is now up on Apple’s site inviting customers to visit the Apple Online Store this Friday for “dozens of
5 Innovative Technologies Changing Health Care [VIDEOS]
The Smarter Products Series is supported by IBM. Find out more about how IBM is working to create a Smarter Planet.The health care industry is a rapidly changing one, making it hard for the average consumer to keep…
President Obama signs another iPad
At the NATO summit in Lisbon, Portugal, an iPad-toting attendee approached President Obama and asked him to sign his 21st century autograph pad. The President replied, "I've done this once before."
Back in October, President Obama signed an iPad at a rally at the University of Washington. As Dave Caolo noted at the time, this was the first presidential autograph captured with an iPad that we know of.
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Back in October, President Obama signed an iPad at a rally at the University of Washington. As Dave Caolo noted at the time, this was the first presidential autograph captured with an iPad that we know of.
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onsdag 24 november 2010
iPad keyboard has broken shift-drag capitalization under iOS 4.2.1
The iOS 4.2.1 update for my iPad brought many welcome features -- and one unwelcome one. Since upgrading, I have found myself unable to use the handy shift-drag trick to type capitals. Now, I move my finger down to shift, place it on the screen, drag to the letter I want, release it -- and get something random. Rarely, it's the character I was aiming for. More often, it's some other character I dragged my finger over on the way to it. Even more often, it's something nothing at all.
The video shows the problem in action. This is really quite annoying -- I failed to log into a server several times this morning, and it wasn't until I watched the password box like a hawk that I could deduce why. Fix it please, Apple!
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The video shows the problem in action. This is really quite annoying -- I failed to log into a server several times this morning, and it wasn't until I watched the password box like a hawk that I could deduce why. Fix it please, Apple!
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More Details On Sony Ericsson?s ?Playstation Phone?
Upon seeing our last post about announcement invites for the tentatively-titled "Playstation Phone" supposedly going out, a much-trusted tipster just rang us up with the skinny on a recent private event, where they tell us they saw the rumored handset in all of its plasticky-flesh.
Here's what they told us:
Here's what they told us:
TiVo announces iPad app to control TiVo box
If you're like most iPad users, then you probably surf the web and check out IMDB with your iPad while watching anything that might be showing on the television. TiVo knows this, embraces this, and wishes to support this. They want to make the experience between your television and your iPad even closer.
TiVo announced Monday a new, upcoming iPad app that will let you use many features of the TiVo service all on your iPad, without ever interrupting what's happening on your larger television screen.
The TiVo iPad application will allow you to browse TiVo's program guide, schedule recordings, remotely control your TiVo unit, and browse your library of recorded shows. Additionally, the app will search both broadcast TV and premium services like Netflix, let you check out the cast and crew information of any shows you're watching, as well as schedule shows to be recorded while you're on the road.
Upcoming does mean that it's not out yet, but TiVo says we'll be notified in the customer newsletter as soon as the app is available. It will be interesting to get our hands on the TiVo app since it really could open up a lot of powerful features.
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TiVo announced Monday a new, upcoming iPad app that will let you use many features of the TiVo service all on your iPad, without ever interrupting what's happening on your larger television screen.
The TiVo iPad application will allow you to browse TiVo's program guide, schedule recordings, remotely control your TiVo unit, and browse your library of recorded shows. Additionally, the app will search both broadcast TV and premium services like Netflix, let you check out the cast and crew information of any shows you're watching, as well as schedule shows to be recorded while you're on the road.
Upcoming does mean that it's not out yet, but TiVo says we'll be notified in the customer newsletter as soon as the app is available. It will be interesting to get our hands on the TiVo app since it really could open up a lot of powerful features.
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Official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik
Well, that didn't take long. We just received an official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik messenger from BlackBerry App World. While the statement makes no mention of the revocation of Kiks signing keys or anything like that, it does clarify the situation a little further, which is what we were hoping for. Below is the statement from RIM regarding the Kik application:
RIM became aware of a number of issues and customer concerns regarding the Kik app and service. Following discussions with Kik, the app was removed from BlackBerry App World on November 12. Upon further investigation, RIM concluded that Kik had breached contractual obligations. Based on the broad scope and seriousness of the issues and concerns, RIM terminated its agreements with Kik and withdrew RIM?s support for Kik?s service.
Interesting developments, that?s for sure. After reading that, I'm not so sure Kik will be allowed back into BlackBerry App World. Of course, that?s just my personal thoughts on the situation, share yours in the comments.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik
RIM became aware of a number of issues and customer concerns regarding the Kik app and service. Following discussions with Kik, the app was removed from BlackBerry App World on November 12. Upon further investigation, RIM concluded that Kik had breached contractual obligations. Based on the broad scope and seriousness of the issues and concerns, RIM terminated its agreements with Kik and withdrew RIM?s support for Kik?s service.
Interesting developments, that?s for sure. After reading that, I'm not so sure Kik will be allowed back into BlackBerry App World. Of course, that?s just my personal thoughts on the situation, share yours in the comments.
CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Official statement from Research In Motion regarding the removal of Kik
Contest: SixTools adds features to your BlackBerry 6 experience - 50 copies to be won!
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New from ShaoSoft comes SixTools - a handy app that adds some great features to your OS 6 BlackBerry. The app takes on some much needed functionality and gives you more options and control over your device. With SixTools you can add extra convenience keys (using volume and mute/play buttons), a battery meter, holster sounds and more. Torch users even get slider sounds and an orientation lock. Having the extra convenience keys is worth the price alone. SixTools sells for $3.49 in the CrackBerry App Store.
Contest: We have 50 copies of SixTools to give away. Just leave a comment on this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST. Note: Since SixTools is specifically for OS 6, if you are still running OS 5 we will give you a copy of ShaoSoft's ExtraKeys (added convenience keys) instead. Good luck!
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CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Contest: SixTools adds features to your BlackBerry 6 experience - 50 copies to be won!
New from ShaoSoft comes SixTools - a handy app that adds some great features to your OS 6 BlackBerry. The app takes on some much needed functionality and gives you more options and control over your device. With SixTools you can add extra convenience keys (using volume and mute/play buttons), a battery meter, holster sounds and more. Torch users even get slider sounds and an orientation lock. Having the extra convenience keys is worth the price alone. SixTools sells for $3.49 in the CrackBerry App Store.
Contest: We have 50 copies of SixTools to give away. Just leave a comment on this post to enter. Contest ends this Sunday at midnight PST. Note: Since SixTools is specifically for OS 6, if you are still running OS 5 we will give you a copy of ShaoSoft's ExtraKeys (added convenience keys) instead. Good luck!
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CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Contest: SixTools adds features to your BlackBerry 6 experience - 50 copies to be won!
Acer introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch Android tablets, shipping April 2011
Shocker of shockers, folks -- Acer's getting into the tablet game, too. With the holidays too close for comfort, the outfit's giving everyone pause that was considering that janky Android tablet on sale for Black Friday. All jesting aside, the flagship 10.1-incher looks quite interesting, boasting a dual-core 1GHz processor, an HDMI output and a native 1280x800 (!) screen resolution. You'll also get a 5 megapixel rear camera, an "HD" front-facing camera for video calling and full multitouch support. Hard to say how many clams it'll cost ya, but at least there's an April 2011 ship date to mark down. Moving on, the 7-inch tablet (also unnamed as of now) packs the same screen resolution, a dual-core 1.2GHz Qualcomm CPU and the same Flash 10.1 support -- so far as we can tell, the "Android Tablet OS" Acer speaks of is Froyo, or Android 2.2. That one's also coming in April of next year, and you can bet we'll be scrounging up more details as soon as we can.
Update: PR's live after the break, and here's what's new. The 10.1-incher boasts a 13.3mm thick shell, 1080p output over HDMI, a ten-point multitouch system and an inbuilt Gyroscope for gaming purposes. The 7-inch sibling seems mostly identical save for the screen size, packing a dual core CPU, DLNA technology, WiFi and integrated 3G. Gallery: Acer introduces 7-inch and 10-inch Android tablets in NYC Gallery: Acer Android tablet press photosContinue reading Acer introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch Android tablets, shipping April 2011Acer introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch Android tablets, shipping April 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Update: PR's live after the break, and here's what's new. The 10.1-incher boasts a 13.3mm thick shell, 1080p output over HDMI, a ten-point multitouch system and an inbuilt Gyroscope for gaming purposes. The 7-inch sibling seems mostly identical save for the screen size, packing a dual core CPU, DLNA technology, WiFi and integrated 3G. Gallery: Acer introduces 7-inch and 10-inch Android tablets in NYC Gallery: Acer Android tablet press photosContinue reading Acer introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch Android tablets, shipping April 2011Acer introduces 7-inch and 10.1-inch Android tablets, shipping April 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 11:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
HTC Signs Deal Giving it Patent Trove Owned by former Microsoft Chief Tech Officer
HTC phone group announced today a licensing agreement and strategic alliance, namely, working with Intellectual Ventures (IV) to gain long-term access to IV’s patent portfolio which includes more than 30,000 IP assets which will allow HTC to “defend itself and its subsidiaries from potential litigation.” What’s all that mean? It basically means that there’s now [...]
3 Incredible Social Good Champions [Mashable Awards]
As part of the ongoing Mashable Awards, we’re taking a closer look at each of the nomination categories. This is “Most Influential Social Good Champion” supported by Yahoo!. Be sure to nominate your favorites and join us for the Gala…
Now They Know How Many iTunes Downloads It Takes To Fill The Albert Hall: 2 Million In A Week
Sexy Stevie what have you done You made a fool of everyone You made a fool of everyone Sexy Stevie ooh what have you done. Sexy Stevie you convinced John’s wife To sell the Beatles on iTunes To sell the Beatles on iTunes Sexy Stevie oooh you convinced John’s wife One sunny day the world [...]
tisdag 23 november 2010
Amazon?s Price Check Might Be Perfect Smartphone Shopping App
If you’re headed to the mall this weekend, Amazon’s new iPhone app might be an ideal companion for comparison-shopping and price checking.
As a bonus — for Amazon — the company has figured out a way to advertise its own products is everyone else’s stores, using a clever application that leverages the key features of smartphones [...]
As a bonus — for Amazon — the company has figured out a way to advertise its own products is everyone else’s stores, using a clever application that leverages the key features of smartphones [...]
Apple Pushing iOS 4.2 to iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch Today
Apple today announced that owners of the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch will be able to download and install iOS version 4.2. The new system software includes several new features for the iPhone, including AirPlay, which lets the iPhone stream multimedia content wirelessly to devices such as the Apple TV or Airport Express. iOS 4.2 also includes AirPrint, which allows uses to print documents and other items from their handset directly to properly configured printers on their network. Last, Apple is now offering the Find my iPhone feature for free. Find My iPhone lets users locate a lost or stolen iPhone via online tools. This feature previously required a $100-per-year MobileMe account. The software is a free download. Apple didn't say exactly when it would be available from iTunes.
Microvision's PicoP-based SHOWWX+ projector: twice as bright, zero percent larger
Still holding out on nabbing a pico projector? We know, we know -- you'll leap when there's 1080p. But if you're kosher with baby steps, Microvision's newest entrant might just fit the bill. The SHOWWX+ is a revamped version of the ouftit's original PicoP-based SHOWWX, and it seems that a full year in the engineering lab has enabled the company to pop out a device that's 50 percent brighter, yet the exact same size. The internal battery can keep the 15 laser lumens shining for two solid hours, and there's also a 5,000:1 native contrast ratio. iDevice users will be elated to know that this guy is a Made for iPod, iPhone and iPad product, enabling it to output Netflix content without any DRM issues (or so we're told). The native resolution still checks in at 848 x 480, and if all that sounds just peachy, you can get one headed your way today for $449. Head on past the break for Netflix and Rage HD demos. Gallery: Microvision's PicoP-based SHOWWX+ projectorContinue reading Microvision's PicoP-based SHOWWX+ projector: twice as bright, zero percent largerMicrovision's PicoP-based SHOWWX+ projector: twice as bright, zero percent larger originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 04:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Microvision | Email this | Comments
Bishop Suspended Over Facebook Comments About Royal Wedding
A Church of England bishop has been suspended indefinitely after posting a series of negative comments on Facebook about Prince William and Kate Middleton’s engagement.Pete Broadbent, the bishop of Willesden, wrote that their marriage would last a mere seven…
Think Before You Ship: Testing The Gentleness Of Various Freight Carriers
We all wonder what’s going on with the items we ship. Do they wing their way across the country in a pillowy cloud of comfort? Do they fall from great heights onto hard concrete? To test this, Popular Mechanics sent a box containing a device that tests for gravity and acceleration to multiple places in [...]
Barnes and Noble Nook firmware version 1.5 now available
Barnes and Noble's just made version 1.5 of its Nook e-reader's firmware available. What can Nook owners expect from this latest upgrade? Well, the company says it boasts improved page refresh rates about 50 percent faster than the previous version -- which is good news as we found it to be slower than its competitors. The update -- which is available for both the 3G and WiFi versions -- is also Barnes and Noble's largest to date for the readers, and includes other fixes such as syncing across devices like the Nook's various apps (finally!), customizable folders for your library, password protection options, improved search functions and battery performance. That sure does sound like a big update to us, so go get it if you're a Nook user! Full press release is below.Continue reading Barnes and Noble Nook firmware version 1.5 now availableBarnes and Noble Nook firmware version 1.5 now available originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 17:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Despite leak, latest 'Harry Potter' film has opening weekend record in sights
Despite the first 36 minutes of the film being leaked to the Internet earlier this week, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 has set its sights on the highest box office open of all-time.
For the midnight Thursday showings, the film made $24 million, with total Friday sales totaling $61.2 million, the fifth biggest opening day of all-time.
Twilight: New Moon, owns that record, at $72 million.
That figure is also the highest opening for a Harry Potter movie, surpassing 2009's "Half-Blood Prince."
If the film mimics previous movies in the franchise, sales are expected to dip 9 percent on Saturday (from Friday) and 30 percent on Sunday, which would leave the latest film at $156 million for opening weekend. That figure will put the film within fighting distance of the current biggest opening, 2008's The Dark Knight, at just over $158 million.
Warner Bros. has said it is looking into the leak, not that it really matters anymore: "This constitutes a serious breach of copyright violation and theft of Warner Bros. property. We are vigorously investigating this matter and will prosecute those involved to the full extent of the law."
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the first part of the final movie in the long standing franchise. Part 2 is set for a July 2011 release.Permalink | Comments
For the midnight Thursday showings, the film made $24 million, with total Friday sales totaling $61.2 million, the fifth biggest opening day of all-time.
Twilight: New Moon, owns that record, at $72 million.
That figure is also the highest opening for a Harry Potter movie, surpassing 2009's "Half-Blood Prince."
If the film mimics previous movies in the franchise, sales are expected to dip 9 percent on Saturday (from Friday) and 30 percent on Sunday, which would leave the latest film at $156 million for opening weekend. That figure will put the film within fighting distance of the current biggest opening, 2008's The Dark Knight, at just over $158 million.
Warner Bros. has said it is looking into the leak, not that it really matters anymore: "This constitutes a serious breach of copyright violation and theft of Warner Bros. property. We are vigorously investigating this matter and will prosecute those involved to the full extent of the law."
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 is the first part of the final movie in the long standing franchise. Part 2 is set for a July 2011 release.Permalink | Comments
DROID X 2.2.1 Leaks, Updates System to 2.3.20
If you are interested in having the newest version of Android 2.2 and Blur on your Droid X, then today is your day. �The 2.2.1 version of Android we saw on the original Droid last week, only with Blur on top of it, can be downloaded below, flashed and consumed in just a few minutes. [...]
iPhone 4.2 how-to: Setting custom SMS alert tones
One of the less-heralded new features in iOS 4.2.1 for the iPhone is the addition of a slew of new SMS message tones, along with the ability to assign text tones to particular contacts. The expansion of choice is welcome, and I hate to look gift text tones in the mouth, but there are still some frustrations in the mix.
The biggest issue is that as far as we can tell, 3GS owners aren't getting the new ringtones at all; only iPhone 4 users are seeing them. It's not clear yet if this is permanent or temporary.
Even if you have the new tones, what you see is what you get; you still can't add your own custom SMS tones without jailbreaking. For another thing, as Chris Rawson pointed out last week, these new SMS alerts are mostly freakishly long -- who has time to wait for 10 seconds of music whenever they get a text? It is a puzzlement.
Update: Reader Peter Park, a database admin by trade, wrote in to say how much he appreciates the longer alert tones -- when you're depending on an SMS message to wake you up in the middle of the night when a server is offline, you want to make sure you hear it. Point taken!
You may find one of the new SMS tones to your liking; for my money, most of them sound like they might have been recorded between takes on the Looney Tunes scoring stage, although "Anticipate" is a dead ringer for the Stair Dismount music sting. The only one that I feel like I might be able to stick with for a while is "Noir," which is short enough not to drive me bonkers.
Whether you stick with the classic alerts or dip into the new and "improved" ones, you can still have some fun assigning specific tones to particular people -- very handy if you want to make sure that your spouse or your boss always get your attention in a hurry. Read on for the simple steps needed to set this up.
Continue reading iPhone 4.2 how-to: Setting custom SMS alert tonesiPhone 4.2 how-to: Setting custom SMS alert tones originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The biggest issue is that as far as we can tell, 3GS owners aren't getting the new ringtones at all; only iPhone 4 users are seeing them. It's not clear yet if this is permanent or temporary.
Even if you have the new tones, what you see is what you get; you still can't add your own custom SMS tones without jailbreaking. For another thing, as Chris Rawson pointed out last week, these new SMS alerts are mostly freakishly long -- who has time to wait for 10 seconds of music whenever they get a text? It is a puzzlement.
Update: Reader Peter Park, a database admin by trade, wrote in to say how much he appreciates the longer alert tones -- when you're depending on an SMS message to wake you up in the middle of the night when a server is offline, you want to make sure you hear it. Point taken!
You may find one of the new SMS tones to your liking; for my money, most of them sound like they might have been recorded between takes on the Looney Tunes scoring stage, although "Anticipate" is a dead ringer for the Stair Dismount music sting. The only one that I feel like I might be able to stick with for a while is "Noir," which is short enough not to drive me bonkers.
Whether you stick with the classic alerts or dip into the new and "improved" ones, you can still have some fun assigning specific tones to particular people -- very handy if you want to make sure that your spouse or your boss always get your attention in a hurry. Read on for the simple steps needed to set this up.
Continue reading iPhone 4.2 how-to: Setting custom SMS alert tonesiPhone 4.2 how-to: Setting custom SMS alert tones originally appeared on TUAW on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Netflix Finally Brings Streaming-Only Plan to U.S.
Americans have one less thing to envy about life in Canada starting today: Netflix is now offering its streaming-only plan in the U.S. As predicted last month, the plan costs $7.99 per month and allows for unlimited video on-demand. The…
måndag 22 november 2010
Magellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 support
It was almost exactly a year ago that I reviewed the first version of the Magellan RoadMate app for the iPhone. Over the last several months the price has dropped, and features have been added.
In the latest update of the app, released this week, RoadMate USA now fully supports multitasking and fast application switching. If you are listening to music, it fades it for voice announcements, and voice guidance continues if you switch to another app. There is also an option to pause audio, which is nice if you're listening to an audio book and the voice guidance needs to interrupt.
More value from Magellan: traffic info is now free (with a catch, see below). You won't need an in-app purchase or any kind of subscription. I consider that a big plus if you commute in an urban area. The app also allows you to share your route or points of interest via email or with another Magellan user.
In a test drive, everything functioned very well. The voice guidance is clear, and you can choose a male or female voice, as well as other languages. If you zoom out and are in 3D mode, you can see the terrain, which is a nice feature. In downtown areas of bigger cities, you get 3D renderings of major buildings.
Gallery: Magellan RoadMate app screen shotsContinue reading Magellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 supportMagellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 support originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
In the latest update of the app, released this week, RoadMate USA now fully supports multitasking and fast application switching. If you are listening to music, it fades it for voice announcements, and voice guidance continues if you switch to another app. There is also an option to pause audio, which is nice if you're listening to an audio book and the voice guidance needs to interrupt.
More value from Magellan: traffic info is now free (with a catch, see below). You won't need an in-app purchase or any kind of subscription. I consider that a big plus if you commute in an urban area. The app also allows you to share your route or points of interest via email or with another Magellan user.
In a test drive, everything functioned very well. The voice guidance is clear, and you can choose a male or female voice, as well as other languages. If you zoom out and are in 3D mode, you can see the terrain, which is a nice feature. In downtown areas of bigger cities, you get 3D renderings of major buildings.
Gallery: Magellan RoadMate app screen shotsContinue reading Magellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 supportMagellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 support originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Nintendo rolls out orange and green DSi bundles especially for Black Friday stampedes
Black Friday is one of those new school traditions we can really get behind: the consumer's holiday, where trampling an elderly person is perfectly acceptable as long as you end up with a $40 netbook. Well, Nintendo's getting in the spirit this year with two new orange and green DSi bundles for your shopping pleasure. The bundles serve to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the famous Super Mario Bros. games and come with Mario Party DS. The bundles will be available on November 26th (yes, that's Black Friday) for $149.99. Full press release is below.Continue reading Nintendo rolls out orange and green DSi bundles especially for Black Friday stampedesNintendo rolls out orange and green DSi bundles especially for Black Friday stampedes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
The 2011 Audi A8 Does In-Vehicle Technology Right, Actually, Nearly Perfectly [Video]
The Audi A8′s in-vehicle system is a case study in restraint. The systems are robust as the video above shows, but they’re not overdone. Perfect? Nah. But really damn close. I mean, you can’t hate on a system that puts trackpad on the dash for easier input. The Audi A8 caught the attention of tech [...]
Vudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray players
We may very well be in the minority here, but we definitely didn't peg winter 2010 as the second coming of Vudu. In just the past month or so, the resurgent movie rental outfit has managed to slink its way onto Sharp connected HDTVs, D-Link's Boxee Box, Sony's PlayStation 3 and now, Panasonic's crew of Viera Cast-enabled Blu-ray decks. The DMP-BDT350, DMP-BDT300, DMP-BDT100, DMP-BD85, DMP-BD65 and DMP-B500 will all gain access to Vudu's 4000+ 1080p movie library starting just two days from today (that's November 24th, for the calendar-challenged), promising instant streaming on titles that start at just $2 per night. If you're the proud owner of one of those players, keep an eye out for an impending firmware update... otherwise, well, keep an eye out for those keeping an eye out.Continue reading Vudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray playersVudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
iPhone App Uses Barcode Scans for Product Recommendations
Blake Scholl and Jason Crawford are two Amazon alumni transferring their e-commerce background and social product discovery experience to mobile in the form of Barcode Hero, an iPhone application that is receiving a massive update today.Barcode Hero is designed…
Apple updates iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad
Apple has updated the iTunes Connect Mobile app to version 1.1. The app was first released in June of this year and allowed developers to view statistics about their products on the App Store right from their iPhone or iPod touch. Today's update brings universal support for all iOS devices, including the iPad. It also adds support for multitasking in iOS 4 and adds support for iBookstore providers.
With today's universal update to iTunes Connect Mobile, Apple has updated most of its iOS apps to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen. The other remaining holdouts are iMovie, Keynote Remote, Apple Store, and Texas Hold'em.Apple updates iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
With today's universal update to iTunes Connect Mobile, Apple has updated most of its iOS apps to take advantage of the iPad's larger screen. The other remaining holdouts are iMovie, Keynote Remote, Apple Store, and Texas Hold'em.Apple updates iTunes Connect Mobile for iPad originally appeared on TUAW on Sat, 20 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
White BlackBerry Torch 9800 now available from Rogers
If you've been waiting on that shiny white BlackBerry Torch 9800 to arrive at Rogers, the wait is over. The device is now available on their website for purchase. You can snag it now for $229 on a 3-year term, $499 on a 2-year term or $559 on a 1-year term. Still no sign of a white Bold 9780 however, but we can't imagine that being too far off. No word on if the white Torch is available in stores just yet, so be sure to leave a comment if you come across one.
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Amazon selling all Verizon Droid phones for 1 cent
BGR has spotted today that Amazon has begun selling high-end Verizon Android devices for just 1 cent, as long as you sign up for a two-year contract with the popular carrier.
The Droid Incredible, Droid X, Droid 2 and Droid Pro are all available now for just 1 cent, a hefty discount from in-store and online prices at Verizon.
For example, the Droid X sells for $200 through Verizon online, with contract.
Additionally, the Amazon offer gives you free activation of the device. Verizon normally charges $35 to activate your new phone.
The offer ends on November 22nd.
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The Droid Incredible, Droid X, Droid 2 and Droid Pro are all available now for just 1 cent, a hefty discount from in-store and online prices at Verizon.
For example, the Droid X sells for $200 through Verizon online, with contract.
Additionally, the Amazon offer gives you free activation of the device. Verizon normally charges $35 to activate your new phone.
The offer ends on November 22nd.
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AIS unveils fanless 7-inch panel mount touchscreen PC
AIS has unveiled an interesting and small panel PC that is designed to be mounted in a wall or on equipment in the industrial setting. This thing would make an epic in-wall controller for a home automation system too. The machine is called the IPS07193S-A2. The computer has a 7-inch TFT SVGA LCD that is [...]
Leaked: OS 6.0.0.358 for the BlackBerry Curve 9300
To go along with that BlackBerry Bold 9700 leak is the same OS for the BlackBerry Curve 9300. OS 6.0.0.358 is available for download, if you are a Curve 3G owner. As usual, back up your data before loading please.
*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). *
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*OS Disclaimer - Please Read: Keep in mind this is NOT an official release and as such is not supported by RIM or your Carrier. If you choose to install, do so at your own risk and only if you're comfortable in the process of upgrading and downgrading your device software. It is quite normal during operating system development for certain features to be crippled or disabled while others are tested, and these beta builds often reflect that. They are not always better. Depending on your BlackBerry comfort level, it may be best for you to wait for community feedback on a build before deciding to download and install for yourself or simply wait for the next official release. If you require support, you will find it in our CrackBerry forums via our extremely knowledgeable community base - do not contact your carrier or RIM for Beta OS technical support (their first course of action will be to advise you to downgrade to a supported OS). *
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Common Sense Prevails: Pilots Now Exempt From Enhanced Security Pat-Downs
Finally, some common sense when it comes to airline security. Pilots will henceforth be exempt from security screenings at airports. This includes those highly invasive enhanced pat-downs that have been used post-ink toner plot.
söndag 21 november 2010
Autonomous Audi TTS scales Pikes Peak in 27-minute climb
They said they'd do it, and by golly, it's been done -- a specially-equipped Audi TTS drove the entire 12.42 miles and 156 precarious turns of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb without a driver at the wheel. (Google, eat your heart out.) While the vehicle technically performed the feat about a month ago in September, Audi decided to wait until this last week to proclaim it to the world, following a helicopter accident during filming that sent pilot Jim Dirker to the hospital. Thankfully, he survived to fly another day, and at least some of the footage pulled through as well; you'll find a brief clip after the break of the shiny white Quattro autonomously speeding up that hill.Continue reading Autonomous Audi TTS scales Pikes Peak in 27-minute climbAutonomous Audi TTS scales Pikes Peak in 27-minute climb originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 21 Nov 2010 23:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Autoblog (1), (2) | | Email this | Comments
Apple abandons plans for integrated iPhone SIM
According to an unconfirmed report in The Telegraph Sunday morning, Apple has abandoned its plans to develop an integrated SIM card for the iPhone. The report, which cites a senior source at a mobile operator, suggests that Apple backed down from its plans in light of pressures from European carriers. Apple was rumored to be developing an integrated SIM card that would be commissionable by multiple operators. This would allow Apple to exclude carriers from the sale process. It would also allow customers to easily transfer their service from one carrier to another without the need to obtain a new SIM card or purchase a new handset. Following purported threats from European carriers that would refuse to subsidize the high
BlackBerry App Roundup for November 19th, 2010! Win 1 of 25 CogniCard coupons worth 50 credits each!
Howdy and welcome to the weekly app roundup! Yee-haw! This week seems to be all about the Playbook, and why shouldn?t it be?!? I don?t know about you, but I can?t wait until it?s available! I only have one problem; the holster for that thing is going to be frikkin huge! Kidding! Today, we announce the winners of the Datepedia 2.0 giveaway and also give you the chance to win one of 25 CogniCard coupons worth 50 credits each! Have a rootin? tootin? weekend! Giddy up!
Freebies of the Week: Parking Mobility, X Search, Football Nuts
In Case You Missed It: BlackBerry Traffic, Activity Log
New This Week: Ski Maps, Popular Photo Tools, Sole Survival
Cool at BlackBerry App World: Talking Caller ID
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Freebies of the Week: Parking Mobility, X Search, Football Nuts
In Case You Missed It: BlackBerry Traffic, Activity Log
New This Week: Ski Maps, Popular Photo Tools, Sole Survival
Cool at BlackBerry App World: Talking Caller ID
Contest: Enter to win one of 25 CogniCard coupons worth 50 credits each!
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Casemate's iPhone 4 Bounce case protects your noodle from inevitable radiation baking
As the everlasting debate rages on, and brains continue to / not to melt with every passing phone call, Casemate's taking no chances whatsoever. By collaborating with Pong -- a company that makes its ends by "protecting users of cellular telephones from the potentially harmful effects of radiation exposure" -- the Bounce was born. For all intents and purposes, it's a simplistic form-fitting iPhone 4 case (BlackBerry models are en route), available in a foursome of hues and tested to reduce normal cellphone radiation (SAR) by at least 60 percent. Purportedly, the case can redirect your phone's electromagnetic energy away from your head... right into the brain of some lucky chap sitting next to you on the subway. But hey, at least it serves another purpose: solving that blasted iPhone 4 reception issue. Two birds, one $49.99 dent in your credit card. Propaganda vid is just past the break.Continue reading Casemate's iPhone 4 Bounce case protects your noodle from inevitable radiation bakingCasemate's iPhone 4 Bounce case protects your noodle from inevitable radiation baking originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 22:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Casemate, YouTube (Casemate) | Email this | Comments
iPhone business alone worth more than all but 10 firms tip number-crunchers
The number manglers over at Trefis have crunched the stats and decided that Apple’s iPhone – were it to be spun off as a separate business – would be worth more than all but ten companies on the planet. Basing their figures on Apple’s current $391 billion worth and the fact that the iPhone represents [...]
Kyocera?s Solar Cycle Station: Eco-Friendly Stand For Charging E-Bikes
Sure, in many cases electric bikes are much more eco-friendly than cars, but even e-bikes need to be charged in some way or the other - most of the time, the power doesn't come from eco-friendly sources. Kyocera, however, yesterday announced [JP] an alternative: the so-called "Solar Cycle Station", which is essentially some kind of a bike stand that allows owners to charge their e-bikes through solar power.
Call of Duty: Black Ops grosses record-setting $650 million in five days
Activision announced Thursday that Call of Duty: Black Ops has set a new five-day entertainment industry record, grossing over $650 million globally. Following the first-day record Activision announced last week, the company’s latest smash hit breaks the previous $550 million five-day sales record set last year by Call of Duty title, Modern Warfare 2. “Call of Duty has become the first entertainment property in history to set five-day launch records for two consecutive years across all forms of entertainment,” said Activision Blizzard CEO, Robert Kotick, in a statement. �”The title’s success illustrates the mass appeal of interactive entertainment as millions of consumers are choosing to play Call of Duty: Black Ops at unprecedented levels rather than engage in other forms
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Palm to Distribute webOS 2.0 to All webOS Devices
Palm confirmed during its developer conference today that it will make webOS 2.0 available to all webOS devices at some point in the coming months. WebOS adds a number of new features, including Stacks and Just Type searching.
CrunchDeals: Get A Boxee Box For $180
The Boxee Box is about the hottest media streamer ever made. It has issues, but it’s still really impressive and most of the bugs should be squashed soon. Anyway, Dell is hawking the Boxee Box for $200 like everyone else, but with the right coupon code, — V69?N67T203R2H — you can get it for $180 [...]
lördag 20 november 2010
Video Daily: The new Dell Inspiron Duo Tablet/Netbook hybrid
Dell has announced the upcoming availability of the Inspiron Duo tablet/netbook hybrid today, as well as pricing for the device.
The device will be available during the first week of December, and the base model will sell for $549.
Dell's unique hybrid has a 10.1-inch multi-touch display.
The device runs on a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor, has 2GB of RAM, a Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator, 250GB of storage, and Windows 7 Home Premium as the operating system.
When flipped into a tablet, the 1366x768-resolution display uses Dell's Duo Stage UI layer, which is much more touch-friendly than standard Windows 7.
A few of the installed apps are Dell's MusicStage, VideoStage, PhotoStage, and BookStage.
Vid via Engadget:
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The device will be available during the first week of December, and the base model will sell for $549.
Dell's unique hybrid has a 10.1-inch multi-touch display.
The device runs on a dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor, has 2GB of RAM, a Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator, 250GB of storage, and Windows 7 Home Premium as the operating system.
When flipped into a tablet, the 1366x768-resolution display uses Dell's Duo Stage UI layer, which is much more touch-friendly than standard Windows 7.
A few of the installed apps are Dell's MusicStage, VideoStage, PhotoStage, and BookStage.
Vid via Engadget:
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Headrest mount for iPad by ViewSticks
Hitting the road this holiday season with the kids? Already have a back seat mount for your iPhone but not for your iPad? You may want to check out this iPad Headrest Mount from ViewSticks. The mount attaches to the back of the front seat headrests and turns your iPad, iPod touch, or iPhone into an entertainment system for the car. Easily removable to store or move into another car, the iPad Headrest Mount kit consists of 2 metal stands, 4 rubber bands, 2 suction cups, and 1 Storage Bag and is available now for US$19.95. BMW recently announced their own iPad integration that doesn't look any better than this solution -- and I imagine it's a lot more than $20.
Granted, passengers could just hold their tablets or smartphones in their hands, but who wants to do that for the 6 hour trek to Grandma's house? Considering that all I got on long trips with my parents was a coloring book and a healthy dose of "you kids stop fighting and stay on your own sides," I would have loved it if my parents had hooked up iPads for us to pass the time with.
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Granted, passengers could just hold their tablets or smartphones in their hands, but who wants to do that for the 6 hour trek to Grandma's house? Considering that all I got on long trips with my parents was a coloring book and a healthy dose of "you kids stop fighting and stay on your own sides," I would have loved it if my parents had hooked up iPads for us to pass the time with.
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Bell Mobility launching HSPA+ Novatel U547 November 23rd; 42Mbps, $10 premium
Last month, we told you about Bell�Mobility’s�plans to charge a $10 premium for access to the highest speeds on its HSPA+ network. This month, it looks like that report is becoming a reality. BGR has obtained a memo that indicates that Bell will launch the Novatel Wireless U547 data stick — capable of 42Mbps speeds — on November 23rd. The memo boasts that the U547 will be able to achieve real-world downlinks ranging from �7Mbps to 14Mbps in select markets; at launch,�Toronto�will be the only market with 43Mbps HSPA+ coverage. The new data stick will retail for $199.95; the memo did not indicate if there would be subsidized pricing. Like all good things, the new, higher speeds will not come
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