tisdag 23 november 2010
Netflix Finally Brings Streaming-Only Plan to U.S.
Americans have one less thing to envy about life in Canada starting today: Netflix is now offering its streaming-only plan in the U.S. As predicted last month, the plan costs $7.99 per month and allows for unlimited video on-demand. The…
måndag 22 november 2010
Magellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 support
It was almost exactly a year ago that I reviewed the first version of the Magellan RoadMate app for the iPhone. Over the last several months the price has dropped, and features have been added.
In the latest update of the app, released this week, RoadMate USA now fully supports multitasking and fast application switching. If you are listening to music, it fades it for voice announcements, and voice guidance continues if you switch to another app. There is also an option to pause audio, which is nice if you're listening to an audio book and the voice guidance needs to interrupt.
More value from Magellan: traffic info is now free (with a catch, see below). You won't need an in-app purchase or any kind of subscription. I consider that a big plus if you commute in an urban area. The app also allows you to share your route or points of interest via email or with another Magellan user.
In a test drive, everything functioned very well. The voice guidance is clear, and you can choose a male or female voice, as well as other languages. If you zoom out and are in 3D mode, you can see the terrain, which is a nice feature. In downtown areas of bigger cities, you get 3D renderings of major buildings.
Gallery: Magellan RoadMate app screen shotsContinue reading Magellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 supportMagellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 support originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
In the latest update of the app, released this week, RoadMate USA now fully supports multitasking and fast application switching. If you are listening to music, it fades it for voice announcements, and voice guidance continues if you switch to another app. There is also an option to pause audio, which is nice if you're listening to an audio book and the voice guidance needs to interrupt.
More value from Magellan: traffic info is now free (with a catch, see below). You won't need an in-app purchase or any kind of subscription. I consider that a big plus if you commute in an urban area. The app also allows you to share your route or points of interest via email or with another Magellan user.
In a test drive, everything functioned very well. The voice guidance is clear, and you can choose a male or female voice, as well as other languages. If you zoom out and are in 3D mode, you can see the terrain, which is a nice feature. In downtown areas of bigger cities, you get 3D renderings of major buildings.
Gallery: Magellan RoadMate app screen shotsContinue reading Magellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 supportMagellan updates RoadMate with free traffic and iOS 4 support originally appeared on TUAW on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Source | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Nintendo rolls out orange and green DSi bundles especially for Black Friday stampedes
Black Friday is one of those new school traditions we can really get behind: the consumer's holiday, where trampling an elderly person is perfectly acceptable as long as you end up with a $40 netbook. Well, Nintendo's getting in the spirit this year with two new orange and green DSi bundles for your shopping pleasure. The bundles serve to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the famous Super Mario Bros. games and come with Mario Party DS. The bundles will be available on November 26th (yes, that's Black Friday) for $149.99. Full press release is below.Continue reading Nintendo rolls out orange and green DSi bundles especially for Black Friday stampedesNintendo rolls out orange and green DSi bundles especially for Black Friday stampedes originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 11:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
The 2011 Audi A8 Does In-Vehicle Technology Right, Actually, Nearly Perfectly [Video]
The Audi A8′s in-vehicle system is a case study in restraint. The systems are robust as the video above shows, but they’re not overdone. Perfect? Nah. But really damn close. I mean, you can’t hate on a system that puts trackpad on the dash for easier input. The Audi A8 caught the attention of tech [...]
Vudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray players
We may very well be in the minority here, but we definitely didn't peg winter 2010 as the second coming of Vudu. In just the past month or so, the resurgent movie rental outfit has managed to slink its way onto Sharp connected HDTVs, D-Link's Boxee Box, Sony's PlayStation 3 and now, Panasonic's crew of Viera Cast-enabled Blu-ray decks. The DMP-BDT350, DMP-BDT300, DMP-BDT100, DMP-BD85, DMP-BD65 and DMP-B500 will all gain access to Vudu's 4000+ 1080p movie library starting just two days from today (that's November 24th, for the calendar-challenged), promising instant streaming on titles that start at just $2 per night. If you're the proud owner of one of those players, keep an eye out for an impending firmware update... otherwise, well, keep an eye out for those keeping an eye out.Continue reading Vudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray playersVudu's 1080p movie streaming to hit Panasonic's Viera Cast Blu-ray players originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments
iPhone App Uses Barcode Scans for Product Recommendations
Blake Scholl and Jason Crawford are two Amazon alumni transferring their e-commerce background and social product discovery experience to mobile in the form of Barcode Hero, an iPhone application that is receiving a massive update today.Barcode Hero is designed…
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