torsdag 31 maj 2012
Hands On With Windows 8 Release Preview: It?s All About the Apps
Windows users are one step closer to getting a major system facelift -- and if today's release of Microsoft's latest OS build tells us anything, it's that the company is putting the system's strongest focus on lean and mean Metro apps.
Samsung Galaxy S III announced for Canada with 2GB of RAM, 1.5GHz dual-core processor
The Canadian variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III will scrap the quad-core Exynos processor found in the European version and instead feature a 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor. The Canadian handset, like the Japanese model, will also receive a RAM boost from 1GB to 2GB. It has already been confirmed that the Galaxy S III would be equipped with a dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor on U.S. carriers with 4G LTE networks. It is unclear, however, if U.S. devices will also receive the RAM increase, although it does seem more likely now. The Samsung Galaxy S III will be available in Canada beginning June 20th. Samsung’s press release follows below. The Samsung GALAXY S III provides Canadians with a more human
Developer runs WebKit on Chumby to bypass Flash
Things haven't been looking so good for Chumby recently -- in April, the company stopped hardware sales, and that was pretty much its bread and butter. Though the device may be well past its prime, at least it has some worth to the hackers among us. Take Huan Troung, who decided to use the Chumby as the starting point for making a temperature logger. To be fair, he ended up using the Insignia Infocast, a rebranded Chumby, and while the device was a good fit for his project, he wanted more freedom than the Flash framework allowed him. So Huan decided to run WebKit on the gadget. The result is a more app-friendly interface with support for a wide range of coding languages. Check out the video below for a look at the device running the temperature app.Continue reading Developer runs WebKit on Chumby to bypass FlashDeveloper runs WebKit on Chumby to bypass Flash originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 31 May 2012 07:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Hack a Day | tnhh.net | Email this | Comments
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Something odd is occurring in our exchange 2010/BES 5 environment. Any user who was setup with a mailbox before BESAdmin was configured seems to...
Something odd is occurring in our exchange 2010/BES 5 environment. Any user who was setup with a mailbox before BESAdmin was configured seems to...
BB10: Cascades and ForeignWindow
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I am using the Cascades UI and I need to use ForeignWindow in order to develop a control which will show an image will be able to zoom...
I am using the Cascades UI and I need to use ForeignWindow in order to develop a control which will show an image will be able to zoom...
Photosynth app finally hits Windows Phones
Microsoft’s popular Photosynth panorama stitching tech has finally reached the company’s own Windows Phone platform. The photo app was released over a year ago on iOS but was oddly missing from WP7. Microsoft admitted that the app required some deeper access to the phones hardware, which was not available at the time. The Photosynth app Read The Full Story
Windows 8 Release Preview leaked prior to official debut
Microsoft announced that its Windows 8 Release Preview will be available during the first week of June, possibly after the company’s Computex keynote on June 6th. A Chinese edition of the Release Preview, however, has been circulating around the Web prior to the software’s official debut. The build reportedly includes new Metro-style Sports, Travel, and News apps, along with an updated boot screen, cursors, wallpapers and multiple monitor desktop improvements. Microsoft?s latest operating system is rumored to launch in October in three different versions, Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro and Windows RT. Earlier this year BGR reviewed Microsoft?s Windows 8 Consumer Preview. [Via The Verge] Read
onsdag 30 maj 2012
Photosynth app finally hits Windows Phones
Microsoft’s popular Photosynth panorama stitching tech has finally reached the company’s own Windows Phone platform. The photo app was released over a year ago on iOS but was oddly missing from WP7. Microsoft admitted that the app required some deeper access to the phones hardware, which was not available at the time. The Photosynth app Read The Full Story
Photosynth app finally hits Windows Phones
Microsoft’s popular Photosynth panorama stitching tech has finally reached the company’s own Windows Phone platform. The photo app was released over a year ago on iOS but was oddly missing from WP7. Microsoft admitted that the app required some deeper access to the phones hardware, which was not available at the time. The Photosynth app Read The Full Story
China approves sale of Apple 3G device, possibly the new iPad
As reported by the Wall Street Journal, China's Telecommunication Equipment Certification Center has approved a license for the sale of an unnamed 3G device from Apple. The device is compatible with China Unicom and is listed as model A1430, which is the model number Apple uses for the new iPad.
Though it is on sale in many countries worldwide, the iPad is not yet available in China. This delayed launch is likely the result of an ongoing legal dispute with Proview over the iPad name. Apple has not publicly commented on a Chinese iPad launch, and a China Unicom spokeswoman declined to comment when approached by the Wall Street Journal.China approves sale of Apple 3G device, possibly the new iPad originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 30 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Though it is on sale in many countries worldwide, the iPad is not yet available in China. This delayed launch is likely the result of an ongoing legal dispute with Proview over the iPad name. Apple has not publicly commented on a Chinese iPad launch, and a China Unicom spokeswoman declined to comment when approached by the Wall Street Journal.China approves sale of Apple 3G device, possibly the new iPad originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 30 May 2012 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Sonos 3.8 update adds Mountain Lion support
Sonos, which was a bit tardy when it came to adding Lion support after having to rework some of its software, is ready for Mountain Lion. The home music system software has been updated to version 3.8, and along with it comes Mountain Lion support.
There are a few enhancements to the Sonos Controller app as well, which allows it to fit better onto smaller-sized screens -- such as the 11-inch MacBook Air -- and resizing the mini controller by clicking an icon at the top of the app's window.Sonos 3.8 update adds Mountain Lion support originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 30 May 2012 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
There are a few enhancements to the Sonos Controller app as well, which allows it to fit better onto smaller-sized screens -- such as the 11-inch MacBook Air -- and resizing the mini controller by clicking an icon at the top of the app's window.Sonos 3.8 update adds Mountain Lion support originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Wed, 30 May 2012 18:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Soak Test Invites Sent, Ice Cream Sandwich Finally Heading to the Verizon Motorola XOOM?
By now, we all should understand that the original Motorola XOOM that was sold to Verizon customers back in March as the first ever Honeycomb device was a beta product. Google admitted that Honeycomb was rushed and unfinished and the device lacked 4G LTE radios that would need to be added on later. It’s been [...]
Mind-reading robotic teachers are more... Anyone? Anyone? Attention-grabbing
You'd have thought that replacing a human teacher with a swanky robot would be enough to keep the kids interested, but apparently not. The University of Wisconsin-Madison found that supplying a robot teacher didn't in itself max out concentration. In one trial, they put a Wakamaru robot instructor in the classroom with only mediocre results. But then they switched it out for a robot that could read students' EEG signals to tell when they were enjoying Matthew Broderick daydreams, and which could then change its intonation or wave its metallic hands in response. That second robot resulted in far better scores when the students were subsequently quizzed about their lessons, proving once again that teaching is about more than preaching.Mind-reading robotic teachers are more... Anyone? Anyone? Attention-grabbing originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 06:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | New Scientist | Email this | Comments
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About 6 months old device. For about a month, the cursor sometimes moves by itself, mostly up. It has got worse over time.
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Google+ Local Arrives on Android ? Find Reviews of Hot Spots, Reviewed by Friends
The Google+ team introduced a Local tab to the ever-growing social service this morning, bringing you search results for all of your soon-to-be-favorite hangouts. Using Zagat scores, you can discover new places around you or find the places that your friends have recently visited and reviewed. Android integration is supposed to be rolling out as [...]
Sony announces Xperia Go and Xperia acro S: waterproof and dual-core (video)
If you were underwhelmed by the middling specs of Sony's past toughphones, you might want to take a look at the latest pair to join the 2012 Xperia family. First up, the Xperia go houses a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 display with a dual-core 1GHz processor, powering the (unfortunately still) Gingerbread interface. Sony has reiterated that Android 4.0 will find its way to both new devices. The Xperia go also throws in a 5-megapixel camera and the same wet finger tracking seen on the Xperia Active, which will mean the phone can be steered during underwater adventures. You be able to pick from white, black and yellow color options when the phone arrives in Q3 this year. The Xperia acro S bumps the screen resolution up to 720p, slathered across a 4.3-inch surface, alongside a 12-megapixel camera and dedicated shutter button. It appears to be the global version of the Japan-only Xperia acro HD and arrives PlayStation-certified. Like the Xperia go, it totes IP55 and IP57 ratings for dust and water resistance, plus NFC capability of Sony's SmartTags. The Xperia acro S will land in black, white and pink color options -- but we're still waiting to hear more precise availability details. Video tours for both handsets are right after the break. Update: We've been told that the Xperia go will launch as the Xperia advance in the US -- but dates and prices remain a mystery.Continue reading Sony announces Xperia Go and Xperia acro S: waterproof and dual-core (video)Sony announces Xperia Go and Xperia acro S: waterproof and dual-core (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 04:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Sony Mobile (1), (2) | Email this | Comments
Tim Cook: Apple doubling-down on Siri, 'stay tuned' on Facebook developments
Well, it looks like secrecy isn't the only thing that Apple is doubling-down on these days. Speaking at D10, Tim Cook said that that Apple is "doubling down on Siri," adding that "you'll be really pleased with what you see in the coming months on this." He did also acknowledge that Siri currently has its shortcomings, but said that "customers love it," and that "what makes Siri cool is that she has a personality." When it came to a largely non-existent iOS feature at the moment -- Facebook integration -- Cook said to "stay tuned," noting that he has "great respect for them," and that he wants Facebook's hundreds of millions of customers to have "the best experience" on the iPhone and iPad.Tim Cook: Apple doubling-down on Siri, 'stay tuned' on Facebook developments originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 23:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Google Nexus tablet appears in benchmarks, appears to run on quad-core Tegra 3
ASUS's seven-inch MeMo tablet has just ducked under the FCC's gates, but some benchmark results for a purported Google and ASUS team-up could tally with the same device. According to the listing, the Google Asus Nexus 7 will arrive with NVIDIA's quad-core Tegra 3 CPU, clocked at 1.3 GHz, while that (presumably) 7-inch screen packs a 768 x 1280 resolution. The hardware specs end there, but thanks to some investigation by Android Police and Rightware, it appears that this mystery tablet is running Android 4.1 -- possibly the version number for Android's next iteration, Jelly Bean. There are several more hints adding credence to these benchmark results, including the fish-based "grouper" codename, which follows the Stingray moniker that was handed to the Motorola Xoom ahead of its reveal. We're just itching to know whether it'll still manage a sub-$300 price-tag.Google Nexus tablet appears in benchmarks, appears to run on quad-core Tegra 3 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 04:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Phandroid | Rightware, Android Police | Email this | Comments
Goldman Sachs lists Apple at the top for hedge funds holdings
Apple stock is attractive to a wide variety of investors, including those who put their money in hedge funds. According to a Market Folly report, Goldman Sachs released its Q1 2012 Hedge Fund Trend Monitor report and placed Apple's stock at the top of its list.
Apple appears on 106 funds that list the stock among its top 10 holdings. Other tech companies on the list from Goldman Sachs include Google in second place and Microsoft at number four.Goldman Sachs lists Apple at the top for hedge funds holdings originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 28 May 2012 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Apple appears on 106 funds that list the stock among its top 10 holdings. Other tech companies on the list from Goldman Sachs include Google in second place and Microsoft at number four.Goldman Sachs lists Apple at the top for hedge funds holdings originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Mon, 28 May 2012 13:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
tisdag 29 maj 2012
Cheap onboard tracking system tested on UAV
More and more uses for drones and UAVs seem to be cropping up, but there are limitations. The Department of Defense in coordination with the University of North Dakota has developed a UAV that is capable of recognising specific objects on the ground and tracking them accordingly. Traditionally this was a hard exercise, requiring large Read The Full Story
Verizon, Google get ready to post Galaxy Nexus' Android 4.0.4 update, really really this time
After a horrible tease at the start of the month, Google and Verizon finally appear ready to roll out the Android 4.0.4 update for the LTE Galaxy Nexus. Verizon has just posted the install guide for its elusive IMM76K upgrade, a telltale sign that the update could push out (in this case, from Google) within the next few days. The fixes are largely those that hit the HSPA+ version in March, although that means important Calendar interface tweaks as well as email and device fixes. More than anything, it should close one of the most inexplicably long chapters for minor OS updates in recent memory: Verizon's Galaxy Nexus owners are the last to get 4.0.4, having run on 4.0.2 since December and having exhibited even more patience than Sprint buyers.Verizon, Google get ready to post Galaxy Nexus' Android 4.0.4 update, really really this time originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 19:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Droid Life | Verizon (PDF) | Email this | Comments
Alcatel outs 4.5-inch, 720p OT986 smartphone with Ice Cream Sandwich in China
Alcatel is relatively a newcomer to the world of smartphone manufacturing, but the company's latest handset is certainly bound to turn some heads. Dubbed "OT986," this 4.5-inch device packs a hefty amount of all-around power (unlike that Venture), starting with its 1280 x 720 HD, IPS display, which is paired nicely alongside a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU (TI OMAP 4460), one gig of RAM and 8GB of internal storage -- and, there's also a lower-end model sporting a 1.2GHz processor and a mere 4GB of built-in storage. Furthermore, Alcatel's new Ice Cream Sandwich slab is said to hit the Chinese market under the TCL S900 moniker for 1,999 yuan (about $314), but deets are still cloudy on whether it'll be stuffed with the same juicy specs as the aforementioned OT986. While we wait to hear which other countries the device will make its way into, though, you can hit the source link below to gander at some extra eye candy.Continue reading Alcatel outs 4.5-inch, 720p OT986 smartphone with Ice Cream Sandwich in ChinaAlcatel outs 4.5-inch, 720p OT986 smartphone with Ice Cream Sandwich in China originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 16:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Unwired View | mobile.163.com | Email this | Comments
Microsoft Office for iPad reportedly on track for November release
A recent report from BGR reiterates the earlier claim from The Daily that Microsoft is working on a version of Office for the iPad. According to BGR, Microsoft is bringing the complete Office suite to both the iPad and Android tablets by November of this year. BGR's source claims the version he saw was almost identical to the one leaked earlier this year by The Daily.
The Daily got wind of the BGR report and responded with a post directed at Microsoft that was sharp and forthright. The authors called Microsoft "filthy, lying liars" for allegedly showing The Daily a version of the Office software for the iPad and then saying publicly it was "not a real picture of a real Microsoft software product." You can read The Daily's response on its website.
Microsoft Office for iPad reportedly on track for November release originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 25 May 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
The Daily got wind of the BGR report and responded with a post directed at Microsoft that was sharp and forthright. The authors called Microsoft "filthy, lying liars" for allegedly showing The Daily a version of the Office software for the iPad and then saying publicly it was "not a real picture of a real Microsoft software product." You can read The Daily's response on its website.
Microsoft Office for iPad reportedly on track for November release originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 25 May 2012 14:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Apple starts 'Free App of the Week' in the app store
Apple has announced the start of a "Free App of the Week" promotion, finally.Starting with 'Cut the Rope: Experiments,' the company will offer a new free app each week.In the past, the company offered some discounted or free apps through their Facebook page but never a prominent promotion in the actual store.Furthermore, Apple has added new "Editor's Choice" picks in the App Store, removing the old "Staff Favorites" section. As expected, the U.S. version of the store has Facebook Camera as its top Editor's Choice.Apple has opened the Editor's Choice section to the Mac App Store, as well.Permalink | Comments
SAVE 15% on all iPhone and iPad accessories at the iMore Store! Shop now!
The Memorial Day weekend is well underway and while you're getting your vacation on, make sure you get your savings on as well with 15% OFF all iPhone and iPad accessories from the iMore Store with coupon code MEM12!
Can This Crowd-Powered Search Engine Diagnose What Ails You? [VIDEO]
Meddik is a healthcare search platform that presents information based on a user's symptoms or illness.
Daily Update for May 25, 2012
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Subscribe via RSSDaily Update for May 25, 2012 originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Fri, 25 May 2012 15:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
AOL Squatter: Young Entrepreneur Caught Living in Offices [VIDEO]
A 19-year-old entrepreneur has been caught living and working out of AOL’s Palo Alto, Calif. offices, putting in long hours to get his startup…
Huawei to launch Emotion UI for Android devices
Huawei has announced that it will be launching its own custom UI for its Android devices this summer. Similar to Samsung’s TouchWiz and HTC’s Sense, Huawei’s Emotion UI will be offered as a custom layer on top of Android and will likely debut on its upcoming Ascend D Quad smartphone, which will be running Ice Read The Full Story
måndag 28 maj 2012
Panasonic Lumix FX90 gets remote app for iOS and Android
Taking full advantage of the Lumix FX90's WiFi capability, Panasonic has unveiled its companion apps for both iOS and Android devices. Throwing in shutter functionality and zoom control alongside a larger viewfinder, it's pretty much a glossy dumb remote; there's no further features to make the most of your precious smartphone, although the camera itself is already capable of linking up your camera shots with your major social network of choice. The app requires a firmware update on the camera, but it should ensure all those self-portraits really pop in the future. Download links for the wannabe self-obsessed are waiting below.Panasonic Lumix FX90 gets remote app for iOS and Android originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 14:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | App Store (iTunes), Google Play | Email this | Comments
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Are These the Best Startup Perks You?ve Ever Seen?
Startup life isn’t easy, but it seems like a hell of a lot more fun than working at a stodgy corporation. Ambitious startups have struck…
Joe Trippi: ?Texts From Hillary? Could Help Clinton Win in 2016
Joe Trippi, former campaign manager for Howard Dean and author of The Revolution Will Not Be Televised: Democracy, the Internet, and the Overthrow of…
Figuring out which OS to reinstall on my Pearl
My Pearl has been frequently crashing. I deleted the log file but it hasn't helped. So is it worth reinstalling the device software?
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Behind the Launch: Clashing With Your Co-Founder
In Mashable‘s new video series, Behind the Launch, we’re taking cameras behind the scenes at Vungle, an in-app video advertising startup…
More info revealed on upcoming Google tablet
More rumors and info are abound in regards to Google's still unconfirmed new Nexus tablet.According to CNBC, the tablet has been passed around the Google headquarters for some time and will come out over the summer.The device is said to be aimed at killing the Amazon Kindle Fire, which runs a custom version of Android and has a fully different ecosystem than Google's. Amazon has its own browser, its own app store, its own cloud storage, its own music store, its own ebook store and its own streaming movie store.If accurate, the source says the tablet will cost between $200 to $250 and include a much-higher resolution screen and a front-side camera for video chat.Rumor has it the device will be unveiled at the Google I/O conference on June 25th for July mass release.Permalink | Comments
RepRap 3D printer can print a RepRap 3D printer, sort of
A student at Virginia Commonwealth University wants to bring the reality an idea that 3D printing enthusiasts have so far only dreamed about – printing all the necessary parts for a 3D printer, with a 3D printer. Of course we are not talking about various electronics and hardware needed to actually give the thing its Read The Full Story
Apple owns 74% of smartphone web traffic, 95% of tablet traffic
According to a new report from online advertising network Chitika, smartphones and tablets now account for 20% of all Web traffic in the U.S. and Canada. Traditional PCs accounted for 80% of Web traffic, with smartphone traffic totaling 14.6% and tablets making up 5.6%, AllThingD reported. Chitika found that a whopping 95% of tablet Web traffic came from a version of Apple’s iPad, mainly�the newest iPad, and 72% of smartphone traffic also belongs to Apple, compared to 26% for Android devices. The Cupertino-based company didn’t fare as well on the desktop side, which saw 85% of Web traffic from Windows machines compared to 13% from Macs. The report also noted that Windows Phone now accounts for a third as much
A rare look at the iPhone 4S assembly line at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory
A new video has surfaced that gives us an extremely rare look at the iPhone assembly line within a Foxconn factory. Seeing one of these lines in action is a very rare occurrence as Apple is well known for keeping its production processes and products secret. The video is shot in Foxconn?s Zhengzhou plant where over seventy percent of Apple?s iPhones are now made.
Harley-Davidson to add tsunami bike to its Museum
The tragic tsunami that hit Japan and claimed thousands of lives and leveled much of a small Japanese city in March 2011 has some in Japan still fighting to recover. Many of the belongings of people in the devastated coastal areas drifted out to sea when the waters of the tsunami receded. One of the Read The Full Story
Catch a glimpse of an iPhone assembly line
Chinese news site ifeng has managed to boldly go where few, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, have gone before -- inside of the Zhengzhou Foxconn facility to get a peek at how iPhones are made. There's nothing new that we haven't seen on ABC's Nightline regarding the factory, as The Verge points out, but the video does provide a good sense of how big one of these factories are and offers a glimpse into how iPhones are produced. Check out the full video below, but no English subtitles are provided.
Catch a glimpse of an iPhone assembly line originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Catch a glimpse of an iPhone assembly line originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
söndag 27 maj 2012
Heads-On: MindWave Lets You Control Mobile Games With Brain Waves
When you think of mobile gaming, you probably imagine a game of Cut the Rope or Angry Birds -- tapping, flicking, touching your device's capacitive screen. But now there's a new way to play: with your mind, using the Mindwave Mobile headset.
The BBM Challenge Council takes on browser speed with the Browser Speed Modulator
Amir and Streeter are back with another myth-busting video for the BBM Challenge Council. This time the two tackle the myth that the BlackBerry browser is slow. Using the Browser Speed Modulator and some help from Dax Shepard, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is put through a series of browser tests. This video isn't my favorite of the bunch, but it's still pretty amusing. Check out the video above then hit the link below for more.� Check out more on the BBM Challenge Council CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. The BBM Challenge Council takes on browser speed with the Browser Speed Modulator
?True Blood,? ?Twilight? Sink Teeth Into Social Media [INFOGRAPHIC]
TV critics predict True Blood, the hit HBO series about vampires and other superhuman characters, will dominate conversations online this summer. And…
Space Station crew savors ?new car smell? of Dragon capsule
SpaceX‘s Dragon capsule revealed its secrets to the crew of the International Space Station earlier today, a cache of food, equipment and “new car smell” as astronauts opened the hatch for the first time. After successfully docking with the ISS yesterday – and setting a new record in the process, as the first private craft Read The Full Story
Comcast Is Finally Rolling Out The X1, Its Set-top Box In The Cloud
Comcast announced Monday that it will make its newest set-top box available in Boston over the coming weeks, with a rollout planned across the entire country later this year. It's also introducing a mobile app to control the set-top box from the iPhone or iPad.
The new set-top box comes after several years of development. Comcast has been working hard to develop a new set-top box that would take all of the smarts out of the box and put it in the network, essentially allowing the cable provider to launch new services and update the new features without having to totally rewrite applications or push out new firmware.
The new set-top box comes after several years of development. Comcast has been working hard to develop a new set-top box that would take all of the smarts out of the box and put it in the network, essentially allowing the cable provider to launch new services and update the new features without having to totally rewrite applications or push out new firmware.
Adding an EMAIL account to my 8310 BB
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Snap! camera case for iPhone has working shutter button
Do you use your iPhone like a camera and want an authentic look and feel? Then you should check out the Snap! case from Bitplay. As noticed by Swiss Miss, the case mimics the outer casing of a retro camera and even has a working shutter button. The backside of the case has dials and buttons that match the styling of your typical 35-mm shooter. Thankfully, these decorations won't get in the way of you using your iPhone as a phone.
You can grab the Snap! case for US$49.99 from Dynamism, popular online retailer from Japan that specializes in exports. You can check out the camera case in the promotional video below.
[Via Swiss Miss]
Snap! camera case for iPhone has working shutter button originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
You can grab the Snap! case for US$49.99 from Dynamism, popular online retailer from Japan that specializes in exports. You can check out the camera case in the promotional video below.
[Via Swiss Miss]
Snap! camera case for iPhone has working shutter button originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
12 Fantastic Memorial Day Weekend Instagram Shots [PHOTOS]
It’s Memorial Day weekend in the United States, and Americans are spending time with friends and family, enjoying the first barbecue of the sum…
5000 books return to Kindle Store after dispute ends
Thanks to a contract negotiation dispute between Amazon and the Independent Publishers Group, the giant e-tailer pulled 5000 titles from the Kindle Store back in February.As of today, however, the books have returned after the two parties reached an agreement.Earlier in the year, when it came time for the contract to be renegotiated, IPG's president Mark Suchomel said Amazon proposed new terms that were "substantially changed" from the previous terms, meaning lower revenue for the authors. Suchomel is said to have offered terms comparable to other publishers in the marketplace, but Amazon did not agree and pulled the electronic books whilst keeping the physical titles available for sale.There was no word on the intricacies of the new deal, but clearly they must be more favorable to everyone involved then in past negotiations.The dispute is not the first Amazon has had with publishers in recent years, as many used to accuse Amazon of having a monopoly on the market. Apple and the major publishers were recently sued by the DOJ for allegedly colluding to break Amazon's "stranglehold" on the market.Permalink | Comments
HAND Stylus jumps from Kickstarter to your iOS device
While the bloggers here at TUAW are of varied opinions about whether or not one should use a stylus with a touchscreen, we love to see the products that innovative manufacturers come up with. A recent Kickstarter project that is now 514 percent funded and in production, the HAND Stylus (US$25) comes from a Bay Area designer who was unhappy with the many styluses already on the market. Read on for a review, video, and a chance to win a HAND Stylus.
Designer Steve King uses many mechanical pencils and pens in his daily work, and wanted a stylus that mimicked the weight and feel of one of those pricey writing tools. The HAND Stylus is a beautifully-balanced six-sided metal stylus that feels perfect in your hand. It's not fat and stubby like some styluses, nor short and too lightweight like others.
Gallery: HAND Stylus
The HAND Stylus comes in a rainbow of colors, and the point where you grip the stylus is nicely knurled so you can keep a nice grip on it. There's a stainless steel pocket clip on the HAND that keeps the stylus close by whether you put it into a pocket or attach it magnetically to an iPad 2 or third-generation iPad. The stylus also makes a wonderful gift, as it comes in a metal gift box that is very classy.
One feature I really like about the HAND after using a competing stylus for a while is that the tip is retractable. The tip of my other stylus has been a magnet for dust and gooey food residue, while I can retract the tip of the HAND when I'm done using it to keep it clean. That tip also rotates with each click of the retract button, ensuring that the tip wears evenly. The tip, by the way, is only 4 mm across and allows for fine control while drawing, writing, or selecting tiny buttons on your iPhone.
I expect that I'm going to have to apologize to the manufacturer of the stylus I used up until now, because from now on I'm going to be using a HAND Stylus. Two lucky TUAW readers are going to win a HAND Stylus and here are the rules:
Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
To enter, fill out the form below completely and click or tap the Submit button.
The entry must be made before May 27, 2012 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time.
You may enter only once.
Two winners will be selected and each will receive a HAND Stylus valued at US$25.
Click Here for complete Official Rules.
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Designer Steve King uses many mechanical pencils and pens in his daily work, and wanted a stylus that mimicked the weight and feel of one of those pricey writing tools. The HAND Stylus is a beautifully-balanced six-sided metal stylus that feels perfect in your hand. It's not fat and stubby like some styluses, nor short and too lightweight like others.
Gallery: HAND Stylus
The HAND Stylus comes in a rainbow of colors, and the point where you grip the stylus is nicely knurled so you can keep a nice grip on it. There's a stainless steel pocket clip on the HAND that keeps the stylus close by whether you put it into a pocket or attach it magnetically to an iPad 2 or third-generation iPad. The stylus also makes a wonderful gift, as it comes in a metal gift box that is very classy.
One feature I really like about the HAND after using a competing stylus for a while is that the tip is retractable. The tip of my other stylus has been a magnet for dust and gooey food residue, while I can retract the tip of the HAND when I'm done using it to keep it clean. That tip also rotates with each click of the retract button, ensuring that the tip wears evenly. The tip, by the way, is only 4 mm across and allows for fine control while drawing, writing, or selecting tiny buttons on your iPhone.
I expect that I'm going to have to apologize to the manufacturer of the stylus I used up until now, because from now on I'm going to be using a HAND Stylus. Two lucky TUAW readers are going to win a HAND Stylus and here are the rules:
Open to legal US residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
To enter, fill out the form below completely and click or tap the Submit button.
The entry must be made before May 27, 2012 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time.
You may enter only once.
Two winners will be selected and each will receive a HAND Stylus valued at US$25.
Click Here for complete Official Rules.
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Devon Steampunk Tread 1 Watch Looks Like Something An Extraordinary Gentleman Would Wear
California-based watch maker Devon made a name for themselves a few years ago when they released the Tread 1. The modern looking electro-mechanical timepiece dazzled people with its tread-based system to indicate the time. It was large, highly unorthodox for a high-end timepieces, and a little crazy. A full review of the Devon Tread 1 is here.
lördag 26 maj 2012
Catch a glimpse of an iPhone assembly line
Chinese news site ifeng has managed to boldly go where few, including Apple CEO Tim Cook, have gone before -- inside of the Zhengzhou Foxconn facility to get a peek at how iPhones are made. There's nothing new that we haven't seen on ABC's Nightline regarding the factory, as The Verge points out, but the video does provide a good sense of how big one of these factories are and offers a glimpse into how iPhones are produced. Check out the full video below, but no English subtitles are provided.
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Catch a glimpse of an iPhone assembly line originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Sat, 26 May 2012 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Samsung pop-up PIN stores poke Shepherd?s Bush
Samsung has announced that it will be launching new Samsung Mobile PIN pop-up stores. The stores will be one of the first European locations selling the Galaxy S III. The pop-up store locations will first be available in London starting on May 29. The Mobile PIN will be the first premium pop-up experience showing off Read The Full Story
Forums: Features you want for iOS6, Absinthe 2.0 jailbreak, Streaming music services
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Apple clamping down on AirPlay receiver apps, including Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil
Apple has recently removed Airfoil Speakers Touch by Rogue Amoeba and AirFloat by The Famous Software Company from the iTunes App Store for using AirPlay APIs that Apple has deemed non-public.
Apple starts 'Free App of the Week' in the app store
Apple has announced the start of a "Free App of the Week" promotion, finally.Starting with 'Cut the Rope: Experiments,' the company will offer a new free app each week.In the past, the company offered some discounted or free apps through their Facebook page but never a prominent promotion in the actual store.Furthermore, Apple has added new "Editor's Choice" picks in the App Store, removing the old "Staff Favorites" section. As expected, the U.S. version of the store has Facebook Camera as its top Editor's Choice.Apple has opened the Editor's Choice section to the Mac App Store, as well.Permalink | Comments
ZBoard electric skateboard sneakers-on (video)
We spotted the dudes behind the ZBoard at TechCrunch Disrupt earlier this week, but we weren't content to just ride the electric skateboard up and down the halls of Pier 94. We asked them to take a walk with us to Washington Square Park so we could take the board for a spin in a more realistic setting -- also, any excuse to skip out of work a bit earlier to go skating in the park on a sunny Friday afternoon is hard to turn down. We initially asked them to meet us at one of New York City's many skate parks, but they balked at the suggestion -- after all, it's more of a commuting board than anything else. It's big and fairly heavy, so attempting to go vert with the thing is pretty much out -- grinding and kickflips are likely off the table, too. Co-creator Geoff Larson told us he managed to get the thing up on two wheels, but that's about the limit of trickery at the moment -- we're sure that'll change pretty quickly, as soon as more boards make their way into the hands of the public. In the meantime, the ZBoard is all about getting around, giving you about 10 miles on a single charge. Larson added that one skater said he planned to use his ZBoard to make the long trip to the skatepark and back, carrying his manual board along for the ride. Join us after the break for some sneakers-on impressions.Gallery: ZBoard electric skateboard hands-onContinue reading ZBoard electric skateboard sneakers-on (video)ZBoard electric skateboard sneakers-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 18:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | ZBoard | Email this | Comments
Dell?s first Windows 8 tablet revealed
After a number of failed attempts in the Android tablet market, Dell is looking to readdress the tablet space with Windows 8. According to a leaked document obtained by Neowin, Dell will launch a 10.8-inch tablet with 1,366 x 768-pixel resolution and a dual-core Atom processor later this year. The slate will also be equipped with a fingerprint reader, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, Intel graphics, 2GB of RAM and a massive 128GB solid-state drive. Unlike many other tablets, Dell has included a removable battery that will come in two sizes. A smaller battery will get between six and eight hours of battery life, while a larger one will offer between 10 and 12 hours of usage
BlackBerry Curve 9320 and 9220 introduced in Latin America
RIM is pumping out these new Curve models around the world. We've seen them launch in India, Indonesia, UK, Philippines and now it has made its way to Latin America. Both iterations of the new Curve line will be available come June. Differences between the Curve 9320 and the Curve 9220 are that the former has 3G, a camera with a flash, GPS and has the ability to act as a mobile hotspot, just like other BlackBerry 7 devices. Both come with BlackBerry OS 7.1 preinstalled. Free applications will be available at launch, where customers can download a selection of apps, worth $25, free from App World. The offer is available until October 1st 2012 and includes favourites like Nobex Radio Premium, Screen Muncher and Photo Editor Ultimate. Pricing details have yet to be announced, however these are hoping to be confirmed by mid June when carriers start to receive shipments. For more information on the Curve 9320/9220 read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. BlackBerry Curve 9320 and 9220 introduced in Latin America
Facebook hit with another class action suit, this time over IPO debacle
Pennsylvania-based law firm�Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP on Friday filed a class action lawsuit against Facebook regarding the handling of its initial public offering, which was made on March 18th. On the day of its IPO, the company was hit with a privacy-related class action lawsuit seeking $15 billion in damages. This new complaint, which was filed in�the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, charges Facebook and multiple officers, directors and underwriters�with violating the�Securities Act of 1933 by failing to disclose or disregarding material adverse facts that were known to them. “The Complaint asserts that defendants failed to disclose at the time of the IPO that Facebook was then experiencing a severe and pronounced
Sony confirms Xperia Play will remain on Gingerbread due to gaming issues
Sony Mobile on Friday confirmed that it no longer plans to update its Xperia Play smartphone to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich due to�compatibility�issues with the device’s gaming features, Phone Scoop reported. “Ice Cream Sandwich demands more from the phone hardware than Gingerbread,” a Sony spokesperson said. “Android 4.0 is a more powerful OS and thus, more resource intensive – applications require more RAM, CPU power, and network bandwidth. From internal testing and feedback from the developer community on the beta ROM software release, we have seen a significant decline in user experience when running high performance games, as they are more demanding on the hardware. As gaming content is so integral to the core Xperia Play proposition, we cannot
fredag 25 maj 2012
Keep on rolling with Chromasphere for the BlackBerry PlayBook
While you maybe working away or enjoying the sun this week, many of you may be looking for a new game to shed away some of that extra time this weekend. One of my more recent finds is Chromasphere for the BlackBerry PlayBook. Chromasphere is a game that utilizes the PlayBook?s accelerometer and gyroscope to have you navigate a glowing ball through a labyrinth of hills and turns. By Redmotion Games, the developer of Chromasphere has said that this game is technically in a beta stage and will be receiving frequent updates to the games levels and features. Features Roll a Chromasphere using tilt controls and full 3d physics engine! Get to the end of each 3d level within the bronze, silver and gold times to win medals! Pit yourself against your last best time with the "ghost" replay mode: an easy way to improve your skills! Complete 18 3d Levels with many more to come! Collect 4 colored shards to activate the Chromasphere colors and open colored doors, activate colored switches and cross colored bridges! Moving and rotating platforms! Plus more obstacles to come! Touch-based Camera Controls: Swipe the screen left and right to move the camera. Pinch the screen in and out to zoom in and out. Chromasphere has you navigating 13 full 3D levels, moving and rotating platforms and locked passages that will have you playing for hours. While the developer stated that this is still in beta, it feels like a polished game to me. It would be neat to have Scoreloop integration and allow the player to challenged themselves as they race against their previous time. Chromasphere for the BlackBerry PlayBook and is available in BlackBerry App World for .99 cents and is certainly worth the download. Purchase chromasphere for the BlackBerry PlayBook CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Keep on rolling with Chromasphere for the BlackBerry PlayBook
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Incident?s gTar Tops $120,000 On Kickstarter (That?s $110K In Less Than 24 Hours)
Kickstarter is a great place to launch a product. Remember the Pebble smart watch, which saw over $1 million in funding in its first 28 hours on the site, and surpassing $3 million well over a month before their stated goal?
Disrupt, which just so happens to be underway as I type these very words, is also an excellent place to launch your product. We've seen countless companies rise to almost instantaneous success after stepping off of our stage, like Soluto, Mint.com, Redbeacon, and GroupMe.
So it should be no surprise that Incident's now-famous gTar, which was launched both on the Disrupt Battlefield stage and on Kickstarter, has made upwards of $120,000 on Kickstarter since launching on our stage yesterday.
Disrupt, which just so happens to be underway as I type these very words, is also an excellent place to launch your product. We've seen countless companies rise to almost instantaneous success after stepping off of our stage, like Soluto, Mint.com, Redbeacon, and GroupMe.
So it should be no surprise that Incident's now-famous gTar, which was launched both on the Disrupt Battlefield stage and on Kickstarter, has made upwards of $120,000 on Kickstarter since launching on our stage yesterday.
Should Entrepreneurs Collect Unemployment?
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Apple tweaks App Store promotions, now shows Editor?s Choice and App of the Week
Apple has made some minor changes to the layout of the App Store within iTunes; the same changes are reflected on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. With such a huge number of apps now available in the App Store finding what you are looking has gone from hit and miss to downright daunting. Apple has been rumored to be completely revamping its iTunes software but in the meantime, they're still tweaking what we have now.
Twitter for BlackBerry v3.1.0.8 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone
A new version of Twitter for BlackBerry is now available for Beta Zone members. The latest sits at version 3.1.0.8 and brings a few new updates and fixes. Things are moving along pretty quick on these betas, so there's a good chance this will hit BlackBerry App World shortly. Updates include: Updated Tweet Details Screen - Clicking a Tweet now brings you to a content-rich Tweet details screen, designed to give you more information around the Tweet. Geotagged Tweets will show mini maps, Tweeted photos will appear larger, and Twitter conversations will be easier to follow. In addition, you will be able to see who's Retweeted a Tweet, and by whom it has been Retweeted. To see a person's profile screen, just click the profile picture again. Undo Retweet - You can now undo a Retweet that you may have mistakenly Retweeted. You can undo a Retweet by using familiar actions used to delete a Tweet. In addition, the new Tweet details screen allows you to select the Retweet button to undo a Retweet. Right to Left Language Support Additional Languages - Finnish, Arabic & Hebrew If you're a Beta Zone member you can login and download the new version from the link below. If you're not yet a member then get on it! Head to the BlackBerry Beta Zone CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Twitter for BlackBerry v3.1.0.8 now available in the BlackBerry Beta Zone
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Samsung Galaxy S III review
More Info Samsung Galaxy S III is official: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, quad-core Exynos processor and gesture functions Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video) Samsung Galaxy S III software impressions (video) It's a strange feeling, receiving such a keenly anticipated phone to review. The hubbub of launch events, hands-on previews and heated debates suddenly dies away, leaving you with one small and intensely silent cardboard box. In this instance, the packaging contained the "marble white" version of the Galaxy S III (not the more daring "pebble blue") alongside one burning question: apart from all the hype, do this handset's paper credentials translate into a product that is worthy of serious cash and a 24-month commitment? Those credentials are certainly more subtle than those of other recent devices. There's no unusual camera, stand-out display or unibody build. Instead, we get an abstract design statement about the phone being "inspired by nature" alongside a list of incremental hardware improvements such as a quad-core processor, as well as fresh additions to Samsung's customized Android 4.0 skin. As it turns out, these specs forgo immediate swagger in favor of creating a solid workhorse of a smartphone that is intent on attracting a long-term following. Read on and you'll discover just how it pulls that off. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S III reviewContinue reading Samsung Galaxy S III reviewSamsung Galaxy S III review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
Sony ST26i benchmarks reveal Android 4.0, 4-inch FWVGA display and lackluster performance
Rumors of the Sony ST26i smartphone have been swirling for a while now, but up until recently, we've had nothing to sink our teeth into. Thankfully, we've now come across an OpenGL benchmark test and system profile for the yet-to-be-announced handset, and while this one seems destined for emerging markets and budget-minded consumers, the ST26i will come with just enough niceties to hold its head high. First and foremost, the system profile reveals Ice Cream Sandwich on the handset, and even better, it'll include a 4-inch, 854 x 480 display -- none of that HVGA crap here. To keep costs low, sacrifices had to be made: the phone will include a Qualcomm MSM7627A SoC, which includes a pedestrian 800MHz CPU and an Adreno 200 GPU. Curiously, the ST26i was previously rumored to contain an ST-Ericsson U8500 chip with a dual-core 1GHz CPU, which leaves open the possibility that we may see different configurations based on markets. Still, if Sony is able to exercise some restraint with its custom skin, the ST26i could shape up to be a very nice handset.Sony ST26i benchmarks reveal Android 4.0, 4-inch FWVGA display and lackluster performance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 01:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Ubergizmo | GLBenchmark, IT168 | Email this | Comments
Facebook Camera App: This Is Why Instagram Was Worth $1 Billion
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IDC: Android Controls 59% of the World?s Smartphone Market Share, iOS at a Distant 23%
� In the race for top smartphone operating system in the world, there is no competition – Android is king. According to the IDC, from Q1 2011 to Q1 2012, our favorite mobile OS went from owning 36% of the world’s share to 59%. In that same span, iOS jumped from 18% to 23%, and [...]
torsdag 24 maj 2012
Microsoft pulling free development tools for Windows 8 desktop apps, only lets you ride the Metro for free (update: confirmed)
Microsoft has instituted a big change with its free Visual Studio 11 Express suite that's leaving some current- and soon-to-be Windows 8 developers up in arms: it's pulling support for creating anything but Metro-native apps. After 11 becomes the norm, desktop developers will need to either cling to Visual Studio 2010 for dear life or fork over the $500 for Visual Studio 11 Professional. Programmers won't have the option of backdoor coding, either, with both the compiler and toolchain being pulled from Windows' framework. The situation doesn't represent the end of the world for some developers -- more established pros don't balk at a $500 price, and third-party tools will likely live on -- but it sets a much higher price of entry for desktop apps developed through the official route, especially if you want to write games using XNA. We've reached out to Microsoft for a response, but for now we'd suggest setting aside five Benjamins if Start screen tiles and app charms aren't your cups of tea. Update: We've confirmed with a Microsoft spokesperson that it's true you'll need Professional if you want to write desktop apps using Visual Studio. It's equally correct, though, that third-party developer kits will keep building desktop apps as long as they have their own compilers and related tools. Students can get Professional for free if they're in the Dreamspark program.Microsoft pulling free development tools for Windows 8 desktop apps, only lets you ride the Metro for free (update: confirmed) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 May 2012 18:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Ars Technica | Visual Studio Blog | Email this | Comments
The TechCrunch iPad app is slick and simple
If you're looking for an app-based TechCrunch experience on your iPad, here it is. The iPad app is a streamlined experience over the site in Safari, presenting a simple list of categories to choose from, and 3 basic feeds: the main river (which can be narrowed using those categories), trending stories and curated tweets. There's a lot more under the hood, however.
Commuters will be pleased to know there's a "Save for later" option when clicking the "Share" icon. You can, of course, also share stories via email or social media, and the app allows you to tie your Facebook account in (TechCrunch uses Facebook comments, primarily). My favorite feature is the easy access to Crunchbase data alongside each article.
While it's easy to click into more info, the app never goes too deep to get you lost. I can't stand when apps just layer interfaces on top, over and over, and you have to "flip" the pages just to get back to the main screen. The TechCrunch app uses a familiar "back" and "next" system, although it is often labelled in context (Saved Articles takes you back to your list but Explore may take you further down the rabbit hole of data). This makes reading articles a breeze, and makes it easy to find out more information without being overhwhelmed.
About the only problem I encountered was with the curated tweets. When jumping to a story on The Next Web, the smallish webview that takes up the lower half of the screen was overwhelmed by a slow cover-up from TNW urging you to register, or something, and it happened to cover the article I was trying to read!
Aside from things beyond the app's control, such as annoying web design habits, it's a great way to read TechCrunch on your iPad. TUAW's imaginary friend, our own iPad app, is very jealous! The app is free, so give it a try yourself.The TechCrunch iPad app is slick and simple originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Commuters will be pleased to know there's a "Save for later" option when clicking the "Share" icon. You can, of course, also share stories via email or social media, and the app allows you to tie your Facebook account in (TechCrunch uses Facebook comments, primarily). My favorite feature is the easy access to Crunchbase data alongside each article.
While it's easy to click into more info, the app never goes too deep to get you lost. I can't stand when apps just layer interfaces on top, over and over, and you have to "flip" the pages just to get back to the main screen. The TechCrunch app uses a familiar "back" and "next" system, although it is often labelled in context (Saved Articles takes you back to your list but Explore may take you further down the rabbit hole of data). This makes reading articles a breeze, and makes it easy to find out more information without being overhwhelmed.
About the only problem I encountered was with the curated tweets. When jumping to a story on The Next Web, the smallish webview that takes up the lower half of the screen was overwhelmed by a slow cover-up from TNW urging you to register, or something, and it happened to cover the article I was trying to read!
Aside from things beyond the app's control, such as annoying web design habits, it's a great way to read TechCrunch on your iPad. TUAW's imaginary friend, our own iPad app, is very jealous! The app is free, so give it a try yourself.The TechCrunch iPad app is slick and simple originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 11:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
FCC Outs Another Huawei-Made MyTouch for T-Mobile
According to documents seen on the Federal Communications Commission web site, Huawei has a second MyTouch Android smartphone in the works for T-Mobile USA. The Huawei U8730, also referred to in the documentation as the Ascend G 312 Qwerty, is a follow up to the U8680, which also recently cleared the FCC. Where the U8680 was a monoblock device, the U8730 has a QWERTY keyboard, according to the FCC documents. The device label in the FCC documents refers to the U8730 as the "T-Mobile myTouch Q," which strongly suggests that this will be the final name of the device. It also supports the 850/1900MHz and AWS 1700MHz bands, which are the spectrum bands used by T-Mobile USA's 2G and 3G networks. The U8730 also supports WCDMA in the 950/1900MHz bands. Neither T-Mobile nor Huawei has announced this device.
Solar-powered airplane embarks on first transcontinental flight
An experimental solar-powered airplane embarked on its first transcontinental flight on Thursday, The Associated Press reported. The Solar Impulse plane left Switzerland and, after a pilot change in Spain, should reach North Africa next week. The aircraft features a 207-foot wingspan and more than 12,000 solar�panels. The project began in 2003 and is estimated to cost about $100 million over 10 years. The Swiss traveled to Belgium and France last year to complete the Solar Impulse’s first international flight. The mission to Africa is described as the final dress rehearsal before a round-the-world flight that will include stops in the United States using a newer and more improved model scheduled to be unveiled in 2014. Read
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Apple pulls Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store (Updated)
Update: CoM says a tipster tells them this is because Airfoil Speakers Touch may be duplicating functionality we're going to see in iOS 6. That was our guess as well.
Apple has pulled Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store. The app, which made it possible to stream from a computer to an iOS-capable device using Airfoil, had been on the store since 2009. Airfoil Speakers Touch 3 was released last month.
The developers say that Apple informed them of the removal on Tuesday, but did not receive a clear answer as to why Apple removed the app. As far as they can tell, they're in full compliance. Airfoil Speakers Touch 3 added the ability to receive audio from other iOS devices and iTunes.
We'll have more on this story as it develops.Apple pulls Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store (Updated) originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Apple has pulled Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store. The app, which made it possible to stream from a computer to an iOS-capable device using Airfoil, had been on the store since 2009. Airfoil Speakers Touch 3 was released last month.
The developers say that Apple informed them of the removal on Tuesday, but did not receive a clear answer as to why Apple removed the app. As far as they can tell, they're in full compliance. Airfoil Speakers Touch 3 added the ability to receive audio from other iOS devices and iTunes.
We'll have more on this story as it develops.Apple pulls Airfoil Speakers Touch from the App Store (Updated) originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Thu, 24 May 2012 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Why did RIM?s Executive VP of Global Sales quit his job?
Patrick Spence worked at RIM for 14 years. His most recent position was Executive Vice President of Global Sales, reporting directly to the CEO. For a guy who is under 40, this is a prestigious position to hold. He climbed up the ranks at RIM quickly. I've been a fan of Patrick. He was a visible public face for RIM. He has broad, global sales experience, and having held at least two regional VP positions (Asia Pacific and North Amercica) over his years at RIM. So why did he quit? And what does it mean for RIM? I'm not sure what the right answer is yet. I chatted last night with a few folks who follow RIM closely and it seems everyone is still digging for the truth. read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Why did RIM?s Executive VP of Global Sales quit his job?
AT&T Refarming 2G Spectrum in NYC for More 3G Capacity
AT&T today announced that it is reallocating some of its 2G bandwidth in New York City to its 3G and 4G networks. The move is being made, says AT&T, to help customers have a better overall experience with both voice and the mobile internet. AT&T has been contacting its customers in the NYC area with older phones and asking them to upgrade from 2G devices to 3G devices to help make room for the spectrum reallocation. It is offering them incentives to do so.
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T-Mobile and MetroPCS Ask FCC to Clamp Down On Dish
In separate filings, both T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS have asked the Federal Communications Commission to force Dish Networks to give up 50% of its spectrum in order to gain approval for its proposed LTE broadband network. Dish has 40MHz of S-Band spectrum in the 2000-2020 MHz and 2180-2200 MHz bands. Dish wants to repurpose this spectrum for a terrestrial LTE-Advanced network. T-Mobile USA and MetroPCS contend that Dish should agree to give up 20MHz of the 40MHz block in order to avoid a "windfall" should the company eventually sell to AT&T or Verizon Wireless. They believe that the spectrum could be auctioned off to non-dominant players and still allow Dish to recoup the cost of purchasing the spectrum. The Rural Carrier Association added its own comments, suggesting that if the FCC grants the waiver for which Dish is requesting, it should be required to offer competitive roaming rates to smaller operators. The RCA also wants to prevent Dish from inking roaming agreements with AT&T and Verizon Wireless without FCC approval. Dish's proposal is similar to that of bankrupt LightSquared, but Dish's spectrum doesn't abut GPS signals.
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SwiftKey and Mobile Nations are giving you the chance to win a phone or tablet of your choice. SwiftKey is one of the leading aftermarket keyboard for Android, and in return for letting the SwiftKey guys know how you use your phones and tablets, you could bag the device of your choice, up to a value of $800. Head over to swiftkey.com/survey to begin, complete the survey. If you're one of the lucky three (yes, three) winners, you could get your hands on your dream phone or tablet, even if it doesn't run Android. In fact, even if you don't currently own a device that supports their kick-ass keyboard, SwiftKey still wants to hear from you, and you could still be a winner. The survey is open internationally for smartphone and tablet owners aged 18 and over, and it runs until midnight on Wednesday, June 6. Be sure to check SwiftKey's site for the full terms and conditions. Head over to SwiftKey's survey page to get started! CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Win a free tablet or smartphone of your choice with SwiftKey and Mobile Nations!
onsdag 23 maj 2012
Verizon?s LG Optimus LTE2 Appears Again, This Time at the GCF
An LG device with the model number VS930 has been on our radar for a few weeks now, most likely as Verizon’s version of the LG Optimus LTE2. The model number matches up to the naming scheme that Big Red has used in the past for LG phones – VS920 (Spectrum) and VS910 (Revolution). We [...]
'Diablo 3' is the fastest selling PC game, ever
Blizzard Activision has proudly boasted today that Diablo 3 is the fastest selling PC game of all-time.The game sold 3.5 million copies in just 24 hours, not including the 1.2 million people who were given the game after signing up for a World of Warcraft annual pass earlier this year.Overall, there are now 6.3 million people playing the popular game."We're definitely thrilled that so many people around the world were excited to pick up their copy of Diablo 3 and jump in the moment it went live," said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. "We also regret that our preparations were not enough to ensure everyone had a seamless experience when they did so. I want to reaffirm our commitment to make sure the millions of Diablo 3 players out there have a great experience with the game moving forward, and I also want to thank them for their ongoing support."On the retail front, both GameStop and Amazon have both called the game one of the best video game launches in their histories.Permalink | Comments
Apple, Samsung CEOs fail to reach settlement
After two days of court-ordered talks, Apple and Samsung have failed to reach a settlement. Apple CEO Tim Cook and Samsung CEO Choi Gee-sung were ordered to meet in San Francisco to negotiate an agreement to end their patent disputes. However, it appears that neither side would budge on their positions with Apple insisting that Read The Full Story
Acer Iconia A510 Olympic Tab to launch in UK next month
Acer has been known to celebrate the Olympic Games with special-edition tech, so we weren't exactly surprised when the company launched a festive version of the Iconia Tab A510 this April in anticipation of the Summer Games in London. Now that the event is just two months away, the Tab is preparing to make its UK debut. According to the Inquirer, it will be available through Carphone Warehouse in June. To jog your memory, this version has the same specs as the original Iconia Tab A510, including a 10.1-inch IPS display, Android Ice Cream Sandwich and a 1.3GHz quad-core Tegra 3 CPU. There's also the same 5-megapixel camera and 32GB of onboard storage. The main difference, of course, is that this version sports an engraving of the five Olympic rings, and Acer also pre-loads a trial of Eurosport channels so users can get coverage during the Games. When the Iconia A510 Olympic Tab launches next month, it will reportedly go for £350 (about $552) without a SIM.Acer Iconia A510 Olympic Tab to launch in UK next month originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 May 2012 02:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Inquirer | | Email this | Comments
Nokia pulls Skype for Lumia 610
Microsoft?s latest update to Windows Phone, Tango, allowed phones running lower hardware specifications to run on the platform. The Nokia Lumia 610 is one such phone, but is the strategy backfiring already? Nokia has told users has told users that the Skype experience on the Lumia 610 isn?t up to par, and in the future Read The Full Story
Grockit Wants to Build a Pinterest for Learning
Search engines may make it easy to find information, but they don’t necessarily do the same for learning it.
That’s why the founders…
That’s why the founders…
Gesture Controls Get a Huge Boost with New ?Leap? Interaction System
From the Wii Remote to the Microsoft Kinect, gesture-based controls have been about gaming. The Leap brings the technology to computers with an impressive amount of accuracy.
IBM blocks Siri on its networks
When you use Siri, voice data is sent back to Apple?s servers in order to be processed, but the information is also stored there for a period of time to help hone the voice assistant. IBM seems to be a little spooked by this, and has begun blocking use of Siri on its private networks Read The Full Story
Keep your BlackBerry at your side with the Seidio Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900
"One of the best holsters for a BlackBerry smartphone - Place the Seidio Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 on your side" In Short: "Great alternative to the OEM leather holster. Durable and stylish all in one fantastic product." Should I Buy? "The Seidio Spring Clip Holster makes accessing your BlackBerry quite simple. It also saves your battery life with the built in sleep magnet." BUY NOW For some reason, I don't like the leather holster that RIM ships with the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Maybe it's because I find it restricts quick access to my device, or maybe it's the style, heck perhaps it's both. So I set out on a mission, a mission that would end my holster torment forever. A quest to find the best holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900. Now, the question is did I find that mythical holster? Continue reading the review of Seidio's Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900. read moreCrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. Keep your BlackBerry at your side with the Seidio Spring Clip Holster for the BlackBerry Bold 9900
From the Editor's Desk: Cheers to Team BlackBerry on this Victoria Day Long Weekend!
It's a holiday weekend in Canada. Victoria Day. That means no work on Monday. Hopefully our BlackBerry making friends in Waterloo, Ottawa (QNX's hometown), Toronto (the Torch team) and elsewhere in Canada are getting a short break from their busy work schedules and are enjoying some R&R. As RIM's CEO Thorsten Heins would say, Research In Motion is "laser focused" on bringing BlackBerry 10 to market. I know all of RIM is 100% committed to making sure the launch of BB10 is a success and I *know* everybody at RIM is working their butts off to make sure they follow through on that goal. But everybody needs to recharge their batteries once in a while, so on that note I'll keep this FtED short and just say cheers to #TEAMBLACKBERRY this weekend! CrackBerry.com's feed sponsored by ShopCrackBerry.com. From the Editor's Desk: Cheers to Team BlackBerry on this Victoria Day Long Weekend!
Apple is top brand in the world says Millward Brown
In a study done in Millward Brown’s annual BrandZ study you’ll find four of the top 5 most valuable brands to be tech-related with Apple sitting high atop that list. This study is done showing the brand value of the top companies in the world based on their financial data, market intelligence, and consumer measures Read The Full Story
tisdag 22 maj 2012
Apple ranked most valuable brand
According to Millward Brown Optimor's annual BrandZ study, Apple is once again the most valuable brand in the work with a valuation of $183 billion.Year-over-year, the brand's value jumped 19 percent from $153.3 billion.Other tech firms also saw strong rankings this year, with IBM in second at $116 billion and Google in third at $108 billion.BrandZ bases their valuations on the "company's financial data, market intelligence, and consumer opinions related to brand equity."Rounding out the top 5 were McDonald's and Microsoft, at $95.2 billion and $76.7 billion.(Pic via Cnet)Permalink | Comments
Motorola Adds ?Global? Option in Latest DROID RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Leak
Stemming from yesterday’s report that Verizon does indeed have plans this summer�to update the RAZR and RAZR MAXX, Rezound, and the DROID 4 to feature global�capabilities, a reader running newly leaked Ice Cream�Sandwich�firmware on the RAZR has basically proved just that. From what we gather, when the device receives�the official ICS OTA, it will bring [...]
Galaxy S III pre-ordered by ?thousands?
Last week it was revealed that various carriers across the world has placed pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S III to the tune of 9 million units. How about actual customers? We still don?t have any solid numbers, but Samsung and the Carphone Warehouse have put out a release saying that ?thousands? have pre-ordered the Read The Full Story
Time Warner cable CEO sides with networks against Auto Hop
A week or so back, Dish Network announced its automatic commercial erasing Auto Hop technology. I think most of us knew TV networks were not going to appreciate the feature in the least. Many TV networks have come out against Auto Hop suggesting that automatically deleting commercials from DVR recorded programs would upset the current Read The Full Story
Hulu updates iPad app with Retina support
Hulu rolled out an update to its iPad app that adds support for the Retina Display of the new iPad. The latest version has a new look and feel as well as an enhanced video playback engine. Hulu also has improved AirPlay mirroring and HDMI support, so you can watch your content on your HDTV.
Besides software, Hulu launched ten new original series that'll help you make it throughout the summer doldrums. These new shows include basketball comedy We Got Next and Spoilers, a movie "revue" series from Kevin Smith. The ten new shows are listed in the press release below. You can download the Hulu app for free from the iOS App Store. It requires a US$7.99 monthly subscription to Hulu Plus.
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HULU ANNOUNCES NEW ORIGINAL SERIES WITH KEVIN SMITH,
PREMIERES SUMMER SLATE OF TEN ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE TV SHOWS
Hulu Original Series Include Kevin Smith's "Spoilers,"
"Up To Speed" by Richard Linklater, and "We Got Next"
Hulu Exclusives Include Season Two of "The Booth At The End" and International TV Hits "Rev.," "The Yard," "Pramface," "Derren Brown: Inside Your Mind," "Little Mosque on the Prairie"
and "The Promise"
LOS ANGELES (May 20, 2012) - Proving that summer doesn't have to mean the start of rerun season, Hulu today announced a full slate of new original and exclusive TV shows that begin premiering on June 4th on Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service. Hulu's summer lineup offers new TV shows for all kinds of entertainment fans, from comedy, sci-fi, travel, reality and even a little magic. For a preview of the upcoming programming, visit www.hulu.com/hulu-summer-series.
The summer slate announcement kicks off with "Spoilers," a half-hour movie "revue" for movie lovers hosted by beloved filmmaker and podcasting maven Kevin Smith ("Clerks,"
"Red State"). "Spoilers" launches on Hulu and Hulu Plus on June 4th.
"I have always wanted to do a show that provides an open forum for real fans to discuss real movies in real time and that's what 'Spoilers' is about. As a filmmaker and lover of movies, I understand that ultimately it's the fans who make the film. So in this show, we do not review movies, we revere them," said Kevin Smith. "Hulu really lends itself well to a show like this because they have an audience that is passionate and active when it comes to shows they love. And frankly, those are the people I want to hang with."
In August, Hulu will launch the highly anticipated travel series "Up To Speed" by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater ("Bernie," "School of Rock," "Dazed and Confused") and starring Speed Levitch ("The Cruise"). August also brings the premiere of "We Got Next," an edgy male comedy co-created by Kenya Barris (co-creator of "America's Next Top Model") and Hale Rothstein (writer, producer of "The Game").
Hulu exclusively offers fans seven popular TV shows never before available to U.S. audiences with the premieres of "Rev.," "The Yard," "Pramface," "Derren Brown: Inside Your Mind," "The Promise" and "Little Mosque," along with the second season of the sci-fi thriller, "The Booth at the End."
"In an on-demand world, viewers are going to actively choose to watch TV shows that they really love. At Hulu, we want to offer exclusive shows and make original TV programming that speaks to a passionate group of fans. Because today, you don't have to settle for watching something mildly entertaining," said Andy Forssell, senior vice president of content for Hulu. "We are proud of our summer line-up of Hulu Original Series and Exclusives, and we look forward to delighting our users."
Assets for Hulu's summer slate, including photos and episode screeners, are available upon request. Talent interviews are available upon request.
HULU ORIGINAL SERIES
"Spoilers"
For fans of: "Inside the Actors' Studio," "Comic Book Men," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "Conan," "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon"
Premieres: June 4, 2012
New episodes premiere every Monday beginning on June 4; Entire series available on August 6
Kevin Smith's Movie "Revue" - This multi-act film extravaganza mixes lively group chats, interviews with movie and pop culture icons and animated shorts. Each week, Kevin, special guests and movie lovers passionately sound off on the year's most anticipated summer blockbusters, gushing over their favorite scenes and debating the details frame by frame. The series, produced by SModCo, premieres on June 4th on Hulu and Hulu Plus at www.hulu.com/spoilers. Ten (10) episodes.
"Up To Speed"
For fans of: "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations," "The Cruise," "Waking Life," "Dazed and Confused," "Exit Through the Gift Shop"
Premieres: August 2012
A Travel Show About The Road Less Traveled - This new travel series was created by filmmaker Richard Linklater ("Bernie," "Dazed and Confused") and represents his first foray into episodic TV storytelling. Each week "Up to Speed" follows tour guide, historian and flaneur Timothy "Speed" Levitch ("The Cruise") as he visits the monumentally-ignored monuments of America's cities, from the shoe gardens of San Francisco to the luckiest subway grate in New York City. The series, produced by Cinetic Media, premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus in August.
Said Richard Linklater, "Speed Levitch is one of the most effusive, articulate people I know, and one of America's funniest freethinkers. Hulu has a highly engaged and intellectually curious audience, and I'm excited to give them a glimpse of Speed's unique and idiosyncratic worldview as we take the concept of a travel show and turn it on its head."
"We Got Next"
For fans of: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "The League," "Men of a Certain Age"
Premieres: August 2012
A Bro-mantic Comedy - "We Got Next" is a raunchy, sarcastic and out-of-bounds half-hour show about a pick-up basketball team of four guys who should never have been friends in the first place. Each week, the guys' courtside banter consistently escalates into a run of terrible advice and poor decision-making. Cast includes Paul Bartholomew ("Paul The Male Matchmaker"), Lance Barber ("Big Bang Theory"), Bumper Robinson ("The Game") and Bill Fagerbakke ("Coach"). Executive produced by Kenya Barris (co-creator of "America's Next Top Model"), Hale Rothstein (writer, producer of "The Game") and E. Brian Dobbins, with co-executive producer Danny Leiner ("Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle") directing. The series premieres in August on Hulu and Hulu Plus.
Said co-creator Kenya Barris, "This is a show built around what guys do when it's just the guys. It's as raw and honest as it is ridiculous and raunchy. That's the comedy of real life. I'm excited to bring this show to Hulu."
HULU EXCLUSIVES
"Rev."
For fans of: "The Office" (U.K.), "Peep Show," "Spaced," "Parks & Recreation," "House"
Premieres: June 3, 2012
New episodes premiere every Sunday beginning on June 3; Entire series available on August 26
Meet The Rev. Adam Smallbone. From a sleepy, rural parish, the newly promoted vicar has moved to the busy, inner-city world of St. Saviour's in East London. It's a world in which he has little experience, and it shows. It really shows. "Rev." is a contemporary sitcom about the enormous daily frustrations and moral conflicts of an inner-city vicar. Cast includes Tom Hollander ("Pirates of the Caribbean"), Olivia Colman, Steve Evets, Miles Jupp, Lucy Liemann, Simon McBurney and Ellen Thomas. Originally broadcast on BBC Two in the U.K., the show has received widespread critical acclaim, winning the 2011 BAFTA's "Best Sitcom," and nominated for the 2012 BAFTA's "Best Sitcom," and Hollander receiving a nod for "Best Male Performance in a Comedy Program." The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on June 3rd from BBC Worldwide Americas Digital Distribution. Six (6) episodes in season one; seven (7) episodes in season two.
"The Yard"
For fans of: "South Park," "Family Guy," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Summer Heights High," "The Wire," "Archer," "Arrested Development"
Premieres: June 7, 2012
New episodes premiere every Thursday beginning on June 7; Entire series available on July 12
A mockumentary miniseries that originally aired on HBO Canada, "The Yard" offers a bizarre juxtaposition of two rival cliques of elementary school children, where tension develops much like the quintessential crime-family thriller. The show has comically been referred to by Canadian television critics as "'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos' with kids." The cast and crew have respectively been nominated for the 2012 Young Artist Award and the 2011 Directors Guild of Canada Award. The series, brought to Hulu by Entertainment One (eOne) and produced by Whizbang Films, premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on June 7th. Six (6) episodes.
"Derren Brown: Inside Your Mind"
For fans of: "Criss Angel," "Penn & Teller: Tell a Lie," "Fact or Faked," "Mythbusters," "Lie to Me," "Psych," "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon," "Conan"
Premieres: July 7, 2012
New episodes premiere every Saturday beginning on July 7; Entire series available on July 28
Derren Brown is a performer like none other in the world. He uses psychology, magic, showmanship and suggestion to achieve things that for anyone else would be impossible. In the U.K., he is multi-award winning performer and has done a variety of huge and baffling stunts including predicting the national lottery and playing Russian roulette on live TV. Brown brings his elaborate feats to U.S. audiences in this specially shot compilation. His technique challenges traditional preconceptions of magic in the grand tradition of Houdini and modern performers such as Penn & Teller, David Blaine and Criss Angel. However, Brown's mind-reading of unsuspecting, everyday people gives magic a new angle that never ceases to amaze. The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on July 7th. Four (4) episodes.
"The Booth at the End" (Season Two)
For fans of: "The Booth at the End" (Season One), "Lie To Me," "Bones," "Castle," "Grimm," "Touch," "Lost," "Psych," "Fringe," "The X-Files"
Premieres: July 2012
Xander Berkeley, best known for his roles as "George Mason" in FOX's "24" and "Percy" in The CW's "Nikita," stars as an enigmatic man occupying the corner booth of a diner. He possesses the power to grant desires, contingent upon recipients performing mysterious tasks. This half-hour psychological thriller begs the question: "How far would you go to get what you want?" Directed by Adam Arkin ("Justified," "Grey's Anatomy"), season two premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus in July. Five (5) episodes.
"Pramface"
For fans of: "My So Called Life," "New Girl," "Awkward," "Secret Life of the American Teenager," "Up All Night," "Skins" (U.S. and U.K.), "Hart of Dixie," "One Tree Hill," "Teen Mom"
Premieres: July 19, 2012
New episodes premiere every Thursday beginning on July 19; Entire series available on August 23
Jamie and Laura are two young, free and single teenagers who, after hooking up at a party, soon find they have a very big complication on their hands. Laura is pregnant. So even though they barely know each other, they now have one thing in common - and it's getting bigger. "Pramface" brings humor and heart to a tricky subject, following these two unexpected parents-to-be as they try, and frequently fail, to negotiate family, sex and what happens once nine months is up... The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on July 19th from BBC Worldwide Americas Digital Distribution. Six (6) episodes.
"The Promise"
For fans of: "Homeland," "Munich," "Persepolis," "Pillars of the Earth"
Premieres: August 11, 2012
New episodes premiere every Saturday beginning on August 11; Entire series available on September 1
With nearly a decade of extensive field research on the part of award-winning writer and director Peter Kosminsky, "The Promise" is a BAFTA-nominated, four-part political thriller and love story. The serial drama examines the origins of the Middle East conflict in events that took place under British rule sixty years ago. The bold and honest series cuts between the life of Erin, an 18-year old Londoner in present day Israel and Gaza, and that of her military grandfather who was part of the British peace-keeping force in Palestine at the end of the second World War. The miniseries garnered widespread critical acclaim upon its airing in the U.K. and was subsequently nominated for "Best Drama Serial" by both BAFTA and Royal Television Society. The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on August 11th. Four (4) episodes.
"Little Mosque"
For fans of: "Modern Family," "Arrested Development," "Parenthood"
Premieres: June 28, 2012
New episode premiere every Thursday beginning on June 28; Entire series available on August 23
"Little Mosque" is a light-hearted and comedic fish-out-of-water tale about a small Muslim community that rents the parish hall of a small town church to use as a mosque. The multi award-winning, half-hour series features a cast of both Muslims and non-Muslims in storylines that the New York Times says "explore the funny side of an often misunderstood life." "Little Mosque" has received awards from around the world including the prestigious "Search for Common Ground Award" for promoting cross-cultural understanding. It has been lauded for its frank and authentic portrayal of real issues within the Muslim community as well as its delicate balance of the irreverent with the reverent. "Little Mosque" is available in 90 countries including Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Produced by WestWind Pictures, "Little Mosque" will premiere on Hulu and Hulu Plus this summer. 91 episodes.
Hulu updates iPad app with Retina support originally appeared on TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog on Tue, 22 May 2012 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Besides software, Hulu launched ten new original series that'll help you make it throughout the summer doldrums. These new shows include basketball comedy We Got Next and Spoilers, a movie "revue" series from Kevin Smith. The ten new shows are listed in the press release below. You can download the Hulu app for free from the iOS App Store. It requires a US$7.99 monthly subscription to Hulu Plus.
Show full PR text
HULU ANNOUNCES NEW ORIGINAL SERIES WITH KEVIN SMITH,
PREMIERES SUMMER SLATE OF TEN ORIGINAL AND EXCLUSIVE TV SHOWS
Hulu Original Series Include Kevin Smith's "Spoilers,"
"Up To Speed" by Richard Linklater, and "We Got Next"
Hulu Exclusives Include Season Two of "The Booth At The End" and International TV Hits "Rev.," "The Yard," "Pramface," "Derren Brown: Inside Your Mind," "Little Mosque on the Prairie"
and "The Promise"
LOS ANGELES (May 20, 2012) - Proving that summer doesn't have to mean the start of rerun season, Hulu today announced a full slate of new original and exclusive TV shows that begin premiering on June 4th on Hulu and the Hulu Plus subscription service. Hulu's summer lineup offers new TV shows for all kinds of entertainment fans, from comedy, sci-fi, travel, reality and even a little magic. For a preview of the upcoming programming, visit www.hulu.com/hulu-summer-series.
The summer slate announcement kicks off with "Spoilers," a half-hour movie "revue" for movie lovers hosted by beloved filmmaker and podcasting maven Kevin Smith ("Clerks,"
"Red State"). "Spoilers" launches on Hulu and Hulu Plus on June 4th.
"I have always wanted to do a show that provides an open forum for real fans to discuss real movies in real time and that's what 'Spoilers' is about. As a filmmaker and lover of movies, I understand that ultimately it's the fans who make the film. So in this show, we do not review movies, we revere them," said Kevin Smith. "Hulu really lends itself well to a show like this because they have an audience that is passionate and active when it comes to shows they love. And frankly, those are the people I want to hang with."
In August, Hulu will launch the highly anticipated travel series "Up To Speed" by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater ("Bernie," "School of Rock," "Dazed and Confused") and starring Speed Levitch ("The Cruise"). August also brings the premiere of "We Got Next," an edgy male comedy co-created by Kenya Barris (co-creator of "America's Next Top Model") and Hale Rothstein (writer, producer of "The Game").
Hulu exclusively offers fans seven popular TV shows never before available to U.S. audiences with the premieres of "Rev.," "The Yard," "Pramface," "Derren Brown: Inside Your Mind," "The Promise" and "Little Mosque," along with the second season of the sci-fi thriller, "The Booth at the End."
"In an on-demand world, viewers are going to actively choose to watch TV shows that they really love. At Hulu, we want to offer exclusive shows and make original TV programming that speaks to a passionate group of fans. Because today, you don't have to settle for watching something mildly entertaining," said Andy Forssell, senior vice president of content for Hulu. "We are proud of our summer line-up of Hulu Original Series and Exclusives, and we look forward to delighting our users."
Assets for Hulu's summer slate, including photos and episode screeners, are available upon request. Talent interviews are available upon request.
HULU ORIGINAL SERIES
"Spoilers"
For fans of: "Inside the Actors' Studio," "Comic Book Men," "Real Time with Bill Maher," "Conan," "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon"
Premieres: June 4, 2012
New episodes premiere every Monday beginning on June 4; Entire series available on August 6
Kevin Smith's Movie "Revue" - This multi-act film extravaganza mixes lively group chats, interviews with movie and pop culture icons and animated shorts. Each week, Kevin, special guests and movie lovers passionately sound off on the year's most anticipated summer blockbusters, gushing over their favorite scenes and debating the details frame by frame. The series, produced by SModCo, premieres on June 4th on Hulu and Hulu Plus at www.hulu.com/spoilers. Ten (10) episodes.
"Up To Speed"
For fans of: "Anthony Bourdain: No Reservations," "The Cruise," "Waking Life," "Dazed and Confused," "Exit Through the Gift Shop"
Premieres: August 2012
A Travel Show About The Road Less Traveled - This new travel series was created by filmmaker Richard Linklater ("Bernie," "Dazed and Confused") and represents his first foray into episodic TV storytelling. Each week "Up to Speed" follows tour guide, historian and flaneur Timothy "Speed" Levitch ("The Cruise") as he visits the monumentally-ignored monuments of America's cities, from the shoe gardens of San Francisco to the luckiest subway grate in New York City. The series, produced by Cinetic Media, premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus in August.
Said Richard Linklater, "Speed Levitch is one of the most effusive, articulate people I know, and one of America's funniest freethinkers. Hulu has a highly engaged and intellectually curious audience, and I'm excited to give them a glimpse of Speed's unique and idiosyncratic worldview as we take the concept of a travel show and turn it on its head."
"We Got Next"
For fans of: "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "The League," "Men of a Certain Age"
Premieres: August 2012
A Bro-mantic Comedy - "We Got Next" is a raunchy, sarcastic and out-of-bounds half-hour show about a pick-up basketball team of four guys who should never have been friends in the first place. Each week, the guys' courtside banter consistently escalates into a run of terrible advice and poor decision-making. Cast includes Paul Bartholomew ("Paul The Male Matchmaker"), Lance Barber ("Big Bang Theory"), Bumper Robinson ("The Game") and Bill Fagerbakke ("Coach"). Executive produced by Kenya Barris (co-creator of "America's Next Top Model"), Hale Rothstein (writer, producer of "The Game") and E. Brian Dobbins, with co-executive producer Danny Leiner ("Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle") directing. The series premieres in August on Hulu and Hulu Plus.
Said co-creator Kenya Barris, "This is a show built around what guys do when it's just the guys. It's as raw and honest as it is ridiculous and raunchy. That's the comedy of real life. I'm excited to bring this show to Hulu."
HULU EXCLUSIVES
"Rev."
For fans of: "The Office" (U.K.), "Peep Show," "Spaced," "Parks & Recreation," "House"
Premieres: June 3, 2012
New episodes premiere every Sunday beginning on June 3; Entire series available on August 26
Meet The Rev. Adam Smallbone. From a sleepy, rural parish, the newly promoted vicar has moved to the busy, inner-city world of St. Saviour's in East London. It's a world in which he has little experience, and it shows. It really shows. "Rev." is a contemporary sitcom about the enormous daily frustrations and moral conflicts of an inner-city vicar. Cast includes Tom Hollander ("Pirates of the Caribbean"), Olivia Colman, Steve Evets, Miles Jupp, Lucy Liemann, Simon McBurney and Ellen Thomas. Originally broadcast on BBC Two in the U.K., the show has received widespread critical acclaim, winning the 2011 BAFTA's "Best Sitcom," and nominated for the 2012 BAFTA's "Best Sitcom," and Hollander receiving a nod for "Best Male Performance in a Comedy Program." The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on June 3rd from BBC Worldwide Americas Digital Distribution. Six (6) episodes in season one; seven (7) episodes in season two.
"The Yard"
For fans of: "South Park," "Family Guy," "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," "Summer Heights High," "The Wire," "Archer," "Arrested Development"
Premieres: June 7, 2012
New episodes premiere every Thursday beginning on June 7; Entire series available on July 12
A mockumentary miniseries that originally aired on HBO Canada, "The Yard" offers a bizarre juxtaposition of two rival cliques of elementary school children, where tension develops much like the quintessential crime-family thriller. The show has comically been referred to by Canadian television critics as "'The Wire' and 'The Sopranos' with kids." The cast and crew have respectively been nominated for the 2012 Young Artist Award and the 2011 Directors Guild of Canada Award. The series, brought to Hulu by Entertainment One (eOne) and produced by Whizbang Films, premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on June 7th. Six (6) episodes.
"Derren Brown: Inside Your Mind"
For fans of: "Criss Angel," "Penn & Teller: Tell a Lie," "Fact or Faked," "Mythbusters," "Lie to Me," "Psych," "The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon," "Conan"
Premieres: July 7, 2012
New episodes premiere every Saturday beginning on July 7; Entire series available on July 28
Derren Brown is a performer like none other in the world. He uses psychology, magic, showmanship and suggestion to achieve things that for anyone else would be impossible. In the U.K., he is multi-award winning performer and has done a variety of huge and baffling stunts including predicting the national lottery and playing Russian roulette on live TV. Brown brings his elaborate feats to U.S. audiences in this specially shot compilation. His technique challenges traditional preconceptions of magic in the grand tradition of Houdini and modern performers such as Penn & Teller, David Blaine and Criss Angel. However, Brown's mind-reading of unsuspecting, everyday people gives magic a new angle that never ceases to amaze. The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on July 7th. Four (4) episodes.
"The Booth at the End" (Season Two)
For fans of: "The Booth at the End" (Season One), "Lie To Me," "Bones," "Castle," "Grimm," "Touch," "Lost," "Psych," "Fringe," "The X-Files"
Premieres: July 2012
Xander Berkeley, best known for his roles as "George Mason" in FOX's "24" and "Percy" in The CW's "Nikita," stars as an enigmatic man occupying the corner booth of a diner. He possesses the power to grant desires, contingent upon recipients performing mysterious tasks. This half-hour psychological thriller begs the question: "How far would you go to get what you want?" Directed by Adam Arkin ("Justified," "Grey's Anatomy"), season two premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus in July. Five (5) episodes.
"Pramface"
For fans of: "My So Called Life," "New Girl," "Awkward," "Secret Life of the American Teenager," "Up All Night," "Skins" (U.S. and U.K.), "Hart of Dixie," "One Tree Hill," "Teen Mom"
Premieres: July 19, 2012
New episodes premiere every Thursday beginning on July 19; Entire series available on August 23
Jamie and Laura are two young, free and single teenagers who, after hooking up at a party, soon find they have a very big complication on their hands. Laura is pregnant. So even though they barely know each other, they now have one thing in common - and it's getting bigger. "Pramface" brings humor and heart to a tricky subject, following these two unexpected parents-to-be as they try, and frequently fail, to negotiate family, sex and what happens once nine months is up... The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on July 19th from BBC Worldwide Americas Digital Distribution. Six (6) episodes.
"The Promise"
For fans of: "Homeland," "Munich," "Persepolis," "Pillars of the Earth"
Premieres: August 11, 2012
New episodes premiere every Saturday beginning on August 11; Entire series available on September 1
With nearly a decade of extensive field research on the part of award-winning writer and director Peter Kosminsky, "The Promise" is a BAFTA-nominated, four-part political thriller and love story. The serial drama examines the origins of the Middle East conflict in events that took place under British rule sixty years ago. The bold and honest series cuts between the life of Erin, an 18-year old Londoner in present day Israel and Gaza, and that of her military grandfather who was part of the British peace-keeping force in Palestine at the end of the second World War. The miniseries garnered widespread critical acclaim upon its airing in the U.K. and was subsequently nominated for "Best Drama Serial" by both BAFTA and Royal Television Society. The series premieres on Hulu and Hulu Plus on August 11th. Four (4) episodes.
"Little Mosque"
For fans of: "Modern Family," "Arrested Development," "Parenthood"
Premieres: June 28, 2012
New episode premiere every Thursday beginning on June 28; Entire series available on August 23
"Little Mosque" is a light-hearted and comedic fish-out-of-water tale about a small Muslim community that rents the parish hall of a small town church to use as a mosque. The multi award-winning, half-hour series features a cast of both Muslims and non-Muslims in storylines that the New York Times says "explore the funny side of an often misunderstood life." "Little Mosque" has received awards from around the world including the prestigious "Search for Common Ground Award" for promoting cross-cultural understanding. It has been lauded for its frank and authentic portrayal of real issues within the Muslim community as well as its delicate balance of the irreverent with the reverent. "Little Mosque" is available in 90 countries including Israel, the West Bank, Gaza, United Arab Emirates and Turkey. Produced by WestWind Pictures, "Little Mosque" will premiere on Hulu and Hulu Plus this summer. 91 episodes.
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