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WiMax service provider Clearwire on Thursday introduced its first WiMax/3G modem that works with Mac laptops, as well as its first Wi-Fi hot spots with integrated WiMax or WiMax/3G radios. (Clearwire and majority owner Sprint Nextel both refer to WiMax as 4G, though that label usually refers to the competing LTE technology other carriers plan to deploy later this year.)

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HP and Hynix Semiconductor announced they’ve entered into a joint development agreement on a memristor technology called ReRAM, claimed to be up to 100 times faster than flash memory while using 1/10th the energy. ReRAM devices could start replacing random access memory (RAM) and flash within three years, and may eventually replace CPUs, too, say the companies….

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Couple Builds Robot To Follow Them Around The House This Is What It Looks Like/When iPhone 4s Cry Amazon Taking Pre-Orders On Dual-Screen Toshiba Libretto Review: Fusion of Ideas? Carbon Fiber Stealth Armor case for iPhone 4 Video: Cute Robot Selling Ice Cream

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Can you smell what #dealz is cookin’? We’ve got some great bargains on a 13.3″ Core i3 HP Laptop, a nice 14MP Samsung HZ30W, and we’re storing that food in a free Ziploc Container. Mmmm, tasty. More »

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Drive-based threats may pose a larger risk to your business than drive-by attacks — and USB drives may pose the largest threat of all.

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If you spend a lot of time using your laptop in the family room because you like to surf while watching TV or because you don’t have a dedicated office space, a convertible coffee table could be a back-saver.  I’ve seen these tables in lots of styles and price points at furniture stores, and now even Hammacher [...] Filed in categories: Home Tech, NewsTagged: Computer furniture, convertible coffee tableConvertible Coffee Table to Make Surfing in the Family Room Easier originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2010 at 7:03 am.

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Besides that Android tablet, Toshiba’s brought a whole slew LED-lit LCD televisions to IFA 2010. The REGZA WL Series is the company’s first range of 3DTVs, available in 40-, 46- and 55-inch sizes (pictured above) with LED backlighting, 7,000,000:1 contrast ratios, it 3D Resolution+ upscaling tech and one pair of active shutter glasses bundled with each one. They’re also DLNA enabled and ready for Windows 7, with the Toshiba Media Controller software making streaming content as easy as dragging and dropping a file. The rest of the lineup includes the high end VL series with LED backlighting, midrange REGZA 42SL738 42-inch HDTV and edge-lit SL738 series LCDs in smaller sizes from 9- to 32-inches. Check the press site or YouTube trailers embedded after the break for more details, and don’t be surprised to see the 200Hz motion technology, millimeter measurements, DVB-T tuners and BBC streaming while these are due in October across the pond, we’ll be keeping an eye out at CEDIA for US-bound variants.Continue reading Toshiba goes all LED with new HDTVs at IFA 2010Toshiba goes all LED with new HDTVs at IFA 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Toshiba IFA 2010 site  | Email this | Comments

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Users can share music, videos, links, photos across social networks.

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The PadTab iPad wall mounting system is great. It’s easy to set up, simple to remove, doesn’t require much room, and lets you mount your iPad next to your toilet. No, really. That’s what some of the promotional photos suggest: More »

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Pogoplug is updating their existing product to support printing to some USB-connected printers or network printers on the same network as the Pogoplug. They USB-based printing works on any HP or Epson printer made since 2005 that is connected to the USB port of the Pogoplug. In addition, Pogoplug is shipping a Wireless Extender that can been [...] Filed in categories: MiscellaneousTagged: Pogoplug Update and New Products originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2010 at 12:00 pm.

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This is a camera that shoots 120-megapixel panorama photos. And this is a photo it shot: More »

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Time was, you could mention Apple and gaming in the same sentence and count on derisive laughter before you got to the period. Through the decades, the company…

Apple – AppleTV – Netflix – Companies – Business

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A limited look at the Galaxy Tab showed me all I needed to see: this thing is great. I’m no fan of Samsung phones, and worried it would feel cheap, with TouchWiz an albatross around Android’s neck. I was wrong. More »

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Buying another $86 million in stock has increased financier Carl Icahn’s holdings to 10.4% of the company, according to a SEC filing.

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Today, we’re lucky to get a peek into Steve Jobs’ magical brain: “I live a lot of my life upside down,” he said. Was it a life lesson? An admission of his favorite yoga position? What did he exactly mean? More »

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Not much to say here, it’s got a click wheel in as few molecules as possible. Pics below! Gallery: iPod shuffle (2010) first hands-on!iPod shuffle (2010) first hands-on! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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The country’s first long-term evolution wireless network will go live in September, says Samsung, which is making a 4G smartphone for the carrier.

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The ZooGue iPad Smart Case combines a protective play through case for the iPad, with an innovative stand that can be adjusted to any angle. The case uses a built in prop with Velcro feet that easy allow you to change the display angle to whatever works best for you for viewing or typing on [...] Filed in categories: News, Spotlight Gadgets, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: Case, iPadZooGue iPad Smart Case ? Weird Name, Neat Case originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2010 at 3:00 pm.

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On the day the new Apple TV was announced, Boxee decided to give itself a price: $199. That’s a solid benjamin over the Apple TV but Boxee thinks giving users the freedom to watch whatever they want to watch is worth the extra cost. It might be. [Boxee via CrunchGear] More »

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Maybe this doesn’t technically count as a gadget….but… I live in probably the largest metropolitan area in the country without subway/light rail public transportation, the Detroit Metropolitan area.  “Car Capital” means you travel in this area by CAR. Public transportation be damned. Fortunately I have visited many major cities worldwide and have seen some awesome [...] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, NewsTagged: GoogleHow to Get Great Public Transportation Directions originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 31, 2010 at 11:00 am.

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Emails were being dispatched to the same recipients, sometimes multiple times per day, even when deleted from Gmail, resulting in spam warnings and blacklisting.

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Last Winter I had reviewed the Moshi Voice Control Alarm Clock and have been using it ever since. I’ve come to rely on the ability to control my alarm clock with my voice. It’s no longer just a novelty for me. That’s why I was super excited when I learned that Moshi was offering a [...] Filed in categories: Reviews, Watches and ClocksTagged: Alarm Clock, Watches and ClocksMoshi Voice Control Digital Clock Radio Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 30, 2010 at 9:38 pm.

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Axiomtek announced its first network appliance incorporating Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processors. The Linux-ready NA-510 uses a 1U-height form factor, and is equipped with an Intel Q57 Express chipset, 8GB of DDR3 memory, MiniPCI or PCIe expansion, dual 2.5-inch SATA drives, and eight gigabit Ethernet ports, with two pairs supporting LAN bypass….

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Dino-lamps For Your Home Or Office Immortality Via Valve?s Team Fortress 2 Hat-Describing Contest Matrix Key System Lets You Lose As Many Keys As You Want It Turns Out The Shapes On Playstation Buttons Aren?t Arbitrary After All LightCap Is A Combo Lantern And Water Bottle

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In anticipation of Wednesday?s media event hosted by Apple, PCWorld’s GeekTech blog presents some speculation on what the next version of Apple TV will be like.

Apple – AppleTV – Media event – Macintosh – Companies

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The Belgian company Point Net announced a ten-inch tablet that is available now with Linux, with an Android version promised for the future. The Dune has a resistive touchscreen, 1.67GHz Intel Atom N450 processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and a 3G cellular modem, according to the company….

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After being trialled in Moldova (yes, I had to look it up too), UK carrier Orange has launched HD Voice in the UK today, which uses the AMR-WB codec for higher-quality calls and reduction of background noise. More »

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New York’s water is delicious—and filled with tiny crustaceans called “copepods”. (Making it possibly not kosher.) H&E stain the water and put it under a microscope and you’ll find these little guys. Crunchy closeup after the jump. More »

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Borders drops the price of its Kobo e-book reader to $129 fueling a price war.

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Archos announced five new Android-based tablets running Android 2.2 on 800MHz to 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processors, all offering 720p HD video playback and 802.11n Wi-Fi. Shipping this fall, the tablets include the 2.8-inch Archos 28, the 3.2-inch Archos 32, the 4.3-inch Archos 43, the seven-inch Archos 70, and the 10.1-inch Archos 101, says the company….

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ARM Holdings has provided new details about its next-generation Cortex-A series processor core, currently code-named & Eagle.& In a presentation at this week’s & Hot Chips& conference, the company described relevant extensions to its ARMv7-A architecture, including hypervisor extensions and the ability to address more than 4GB of RAM….

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The latest version of Google’s Chrome browser is optimized for touchscreen devices. Could Google be giving us a taste of what a Chrome OS tablet would be like?

Google Chrome – Google – Operating system – Browsers – Clients

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This week, Apple is expected to announce a refresh of several iPod products (including the touch) and possibly the Apple TV. The real drama remains with its higher-profile offerings — the iPhone and iPad — and last week, Qualcomm gave a credible look at their compelling future. However, with phones running on Google’s Android platform passing the iPhone in shipments, there is some doubt whether Apple can hold onto this lead.

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Hey, what’s this? We just started hearing rumors this morning that Microsoft was planning a new Xbox 360 controller with an improved D-pad, and bang — Major Nelson just went live with a YouTube video detailing the new piece. The new D-pad is a trick new patented design that’s just as we heard from Joystiq: it’s a disc in the normal configuration, but a quick twist raises the crossbars about a quarter-inch, making it eminently more usable. (That sound you hear is joyous weeping.) The analog sticks have also been tweaked to be slightly more concave, and — wonder of wonders — the ABXY buttons are now translucent monochrome instead of colored. Wild. The new matte silver controller will only come bundled with the Play and Charge kit for $64.99 when it launches on November 9 in the States and replaces the existing wireless controller — it’ll hit Europe around February. Yep, it definitely seems like a major upgrade, but we’ve got a couple questions: when will it replace the packed-in controller? What about all the people who just bought new Stealthboxes and got the older controller? And, most importantly, when can we have one to try out? We’re pressing for answers and we’ll let you know — check the video after the break in the meantime.
Gallery: New Xbox 360 controller with improved D-pad confirmed, $65 on November 9

[Thanks, Bill]Continue reading New Xbox 360 controller with improved D-pad confirmed, $65 on November 9New Xbox 360 controller with improved D-pad confirmed, $65 on November 9 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Major Nelson, Xbox  | Email this | Comments

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Business Suite applications will go mobile as in-memory technology spreads to Sybase products.

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Apple is holding an event on Sept. 1 to launch new products.

Apple – IPod – IPod Touch – AppleTv – Steve Jobs

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I have used video cameras for as long as I can remember.  My first video camera was one of those really hefty kind that you sat on your shoulder and it used regular VCR tapes.  Yeah, and I admitted it.  Since then I have used every imaginable type of video camera, from ultra expensive to [...] Filed in categories: Audio, Video, TV Gear, Digital Cameras and Gear, Outdoor Gear, ReviewsTagged: Digital Camera, Outdoor Gear, VideoKodak Playsport Video Camera Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 29, 2010 at 8:26 pm.

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Looking for a student’s going-away gift or shopping for yourself? These highly useful gadgets will ease the transition back to campus.

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An Australian court hands Sony a minor victory in its active attempts to thwart sales of a new USB dongle that allows users to play homebrew as well as pirated games on the PS3.

Sony – PlayStation 3 – Universal Serial Bus – Dongle – Games

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Quick pointer to this awesome eye-chart, made with a different font from a famous sci-fi/genre show show or movie for each letter. Thus, you can check your visual acuity and your geekiness in one test.
Bite.ca, via Geekologie.

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Despite Motorola’s best intentions to the contrary, the Droid X has been making steady progress toward viable custom ROMs, first with root access, then with a recovery method… and now, at long last, we’re starting to get the first few glimpses at legit cooked firmware. The two options we’re seeing so far are Sapphire — originally designed for the Droid of old — and a so-called “FlyX” ROM from longtime contributor Birdman. In both cases, the benefits of eschewing Motorola’s standard builds are pretty obvious: you get Froyo, root, and a host of apps and capabilities preferred by the superuser crowd like surcharge-free mobile hotspot access. The process is a little involved to get these bad boys installed at this point, but with time, we’re willing to bet it becomes a pretty painless endeavor. Follow the break for a quick video of Sapphire booting into stock Froyo on the X — a tantalizing sight, indeed.

[Thanks, Clift]Continue reading Custom Droid X ROMs starting to break loose, eFuse be damnedCustom Droid X ROMs starting to break loose, eFuse be damned originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink BGR, Droid Life  |  Android Central, Steven Bird  | Email this | Comments

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A railway station in Japan has been testing out the latest in the touchscreen craze, with a slight twist.

Vending machine – Vending – Business – Opportunities – Tokyo

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A new home page for real-time search results underscores Google’s focus on timely information.

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We’re starting to think Samsung has given up the pretense of keeping the Galaxy Tab’s details secret and is letting them all out now. Accessories for its upcoming 7-inch Android tablet have been spotted on one of Sammy’s many online portals, complete with pricing. The headline act here will be that “table charging station” on the top left, which happens to have a neat set of HDMI and audio output ports, making the Tab a quirky but viable choice for pumping movies into your HDTV. It’s said to be priced at €54 ($69), which we might consider expensive if it wasn’t for the keyboard peripheral costing €82 ($105). The relative bargain of the set is the leather case that doubles as a stand, asking for only €41 ($52).Samsung Galaxy Tab to have HDMI dock, leather case, and other sideshow trinkets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  OLED-Display.net  | Email this | Comments

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Instead of stepping haplessly into yet another privacy quagmire, Facebook came with guides and a map to avoid problems.

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The Wormhole, a coffee shop in Chicago, celebrates geek culture with a DeLorean parked right inside the shop. How could you not walk in if you see this on the street? You are a human with a heart, right? More »

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Pogoplug is taking pre-order for the Pogoplug Biz. This is a newer, more expensive version of the Pogoplug Janet posted about earlier. They announced the new product on their Blog back at the end of July. The basic Pogoplug is $99, the Pogoplug Biz will be $299. There are no fees for using the service, [...] Filed in categories: Gear, MiscellaneousTagged: Cloud, StoragePogoplug enhanced with a Biz Version originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 26, 2010 at 3:45 pm.

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Asus announced a netbook that not only includes Intel’s dual-core Atom N550, but also offers USB 3.0 and Bluetooth 3.0. The Eee PC 1015PEM provides up to 13 hours of battery life, running either Windows 7 Starter Edition or the Linux-based & Express Gate& operating environment, the company says….

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Microsoft’s motion-control camera Kinect won’t launch with sign language support, but there’s no reason to assume the camera couldn’t handle it, according to the company.

Microsoft – Sign language – Kinect – American Sign Language – Motion control

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With technology from its acquisition of Gizmo5, Google is taking on Skype and the rest of the telecom world.

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Apple will reportedly be holding an event on Sept 7 where it will introduce a new iPod Touch, Apple TV hardware, and a TV show rental feature.

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Refrigerators are the source of much joy in the world, and the fridge is made possible by continually-cycled, selectively-pressurized gas. But someday, sound waves may replace this system in your fridge. More »

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HP needs to create a unique and unmatched market position playing to its strengths, and these two companies can put HP over the top.

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Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Test Drive: Nissan Leaf CERAMICA: Japanese Designer Mini Speakers You Will Be Punched With An Alligator Halo 2600: Halo Redone For the Atari 2600 In Which The Parlour Cannon?s Adventures Continue Contest: Win a Ghostbusters Proton Pack*

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Over the past decade, software development has undergone several transformations that have led to the new practices and methodologies such as agile development. Combining emerging technologies — including dynamic language platforms, cloud computing, and agile development practices — offers a paradigm shift away from traditional software development methods.

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The following case study is the second of our five-part series on the gains and pains of server virtualization.

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ZoneFlex 7761-CM uses existing infrastructure to deliver 802.11n broadband that’s competitive with WiMax and 3G wireless.

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I checked for updates to the apps on my iPad today and saw that I had an update for Netflix.  The Netflix app for iPad that lets you access your Netflix account and watch streaming movies and TV shows has been updated to also work on iPhones and iPod touches.  The app requires iOS 3.1.3 [...] Filed in categories: Audio, Video, TV Gear, News, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: Netflix app for iPhone/iPod touch/iPadYou Can Now Watch Netflix Streaming Content on your iPhone or iPod touch! originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 26, 2010 at 2:00 pm.

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An ingenious hacker has created a device that can turn any electrical device into a musical sequencer.

Music sequencer – hack – sequencer – Multimedia – Music and Audio

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Wonder what your employees are doing on Facebook? Odds are they’re clicking on spam links.

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Remember this classic from way back at CES in January? We had such high hopes for the ASUS NX90 Jq. The 18.4-inch multimedia laptop boasts dual large touchpads and was designed by Bang & Olufsen’s chief designer… and that shows. This beauty also has (in case you forgot) B&O ICEpower speakers, a Core i7 processor, NVIDIA GeForce GT 334M graphics, and can house up to 1280GB of storage. Now, we knew this thing wasn’t going to be cheap from the first time we touched it — $2,500. However, we didn’t really expect to have to wait quite so long for it to hit retail. Well, if you don’t mind purchasing things on the “internet,” it looks like you can actually get one at a few retailers now for about that $2,500 price. Hit up the source link if you’re ready to put down some cash or if you just like to window shop.ASUS NX90Jq now available… sort of originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 11:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Laptoping  |  Google Product Search  | Email this | Comments

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The deal calls for the removal of the fake iTunes app reviews created by Reverb Communications.

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STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS
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Last week, Dell cranked its wallet wide open and announced its intention to buy up a company called “3Par” for $1.15 billion. Putting 3Par under the Dell umbrella would buff up the high-end storage and large-scale backup side of its business and give companies like IBM and HP a new competitor to worry about.

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Dee Bradley Baker needs no disguises.
By voice alone, the actor leaves Fletch and his list of aliases in the dust, and his credits are stacked with geek power: From roles in the Halo and Gears of War franchises to regular parts in animated standouts like Batman: The Brave and the Bold to GeekDad favorite Perry [...]

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F5 NETWORKS
EPICOR SOFTWARE

AOL, eBay, Facebook, Netflix, Office Depot, OfficeMax, Staples, Yahoo and YouTube are also named in the patent infringement lawsuit filed by the Microsoft co-founder’s firm, Interval Licensing LLC.

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It’s not unusual for hackers and script kiddies to crash their Windows systems while trying to write a malicious code. It’s apparently also not unusual for them to send that malicious code right along to Microsoft when prompted. More »

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The Goodbyn Lunch Box: You Know, For Kids I Love This Tool Box Save Packaging By Getting Your Amazon Deliveries Via Reusable Tote DIY: A Custom Android Gaming Mount Using Spare Wii Parts The Ewee-PT, A Budget German Segway

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Free app is paired with GPS Spy, software that monitors a targeted device’s location.

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The LogicBUY Deal for Saturday is a 12.1MP Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Silver digital camera.  The SD1300 has a 2.7? LCD and a 28mm wide-angle lens.  It also offers 4X optical zoom and Optical Image Stabilizer.  The best deal LogicBUY can find currently is: $194.99 – $35 coupon = $159.99 with free shipping.  The coupon [...] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day ? Canon PowerShot SD1300 IS Silver 12.1MP Digital Camera with 4GB SDHC Memory Card originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 28, 2010 at 8:05 am.

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The Chrome Web Store is set to open in October, with Chrome OS hardware following shortly thereafter.

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The latest model of the e-reader began shipping Wednesday, two days earlier than expected.

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The NITDroid project has been slogging along this year in an effort to get Android fully ported to Nokia’s N900, and the progress has been promising so far — but wouldn’t it be nice if you could, you know, make calls? Looks like these guys are making some solid progress there with a new video showing both incoming and outgoing calls doing… well, something or another on the N900 side. Cellular data’s coming along nicely, too, as you can see on the video after the break — so here’s the million-dollar question: when this is rock-solid and ready for prime time, are you jumping ship or sticking with Maemo?Continue reading Fully-functional Android port for N900 threatens to beat N9 to marketFully-functional Android port for N900 threatens to beat N9 to market originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  NITDroid  | Email this | Comments

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The folks at BGR have gotten their hands on a rather nice-looking and great-sounding HTC device which they believe is headed to Verizon soon. Here’s what they discovered about the mystery device: More »

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Popular iPhone physics game makes the jump to Sony’s handheld gaming system this fall, possibly en route to a cinema-plex near you.

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We are just a few months away from Windows Phone 7 launching. It is key the operating system and hardware perform well, but today, having only that doesn’t mean much. Third party apps are at least as important, if not more so, than the core phone itself. If only 10 percent of those that have downloaded the developer kit write an app, Microsoft’s mobile OS will have a decent application library in no time.

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At long last even us plebeian supercar lovers can afford to say we own a Lambo. And we wouldn’t even be lying if we claimed it had an internal combustion engine (3cc, vroom vroom!), hydraulic shock absorbers, disc brakes, or permanent all-wheel drive. Such must have been the stringent requirements handed down from Lamborghini HQ to DeAgostini, which has scored the license to produce a limited run of 65 1:10 scale models of the Reventon. The radio-controlled mini-supercars haven’t been priced yet, but we suspect they’ll fall quite a few zeroes short of the real deal’s $1.2 million sticker.

Update: As it turns out, these come in parts and can be built up if you keep buying a collection of 65 “booklets.” Each one costs €8 and the remote control is priced at €60, leading you to a total around €580 ($737) [Thanks, wii_willie!]Lamborghini dishes out a Reventon you can actually afford: a 1:10 scale RC car originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Autoblog  |  reventon.rcmodel.it  | Email this | Comments

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A Windows DLL hijacking vulnerability is believed to affect dozens of applications, including at least four from Microsoft.

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“The iPhone has no secret for you? Well, that’s what you think… join us and develop the most challenging product of your life!” So reads a now-removed job listing on Qualcomm’s website for an “iPhone Developer Guru” (still cached, thanks to Google). Responsibilities will include “iPhone software design and development but not restricted to it” as well as some Android and… oh, you’ve already jumped to conclusions, have you? The forerunners of CDMA technology asking for iPhone software engineering? Teasing with the most challenging product of your life? We wouldn’t fault for Qualcomm for a bit of boasting, and for all we know this could be much ado about nothing. Then again, we really don’t know anything, and this isn’t exactly some super clue in some giant mystery. Sorry, Encyclopedia Brown; don’t get your hopes up.Qualcomm job listing for iPhone dev guru sets internet absolutely aflutter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Apple Insider, Slash Gear  |  Qualcomm (cached)  | Email this | Comments

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MPEG LA, the group that licenses the h.264 video codec, has extended its royalty-free use (for free internet video) from 2016 until, well, forever. But Mozilla thinks that the better part of forever could belong to Google’s WebM format. More »

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While Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile customers have been enjoying their epic, vibrant and captivating Galaxy S variants for weeks, the only thing fascinating about Verizon’s take on the Samsung smartphone is how long it’s taken to arrive. Come September, however, that’s all liable to change, as a very familiar-looking SCH-I500 has just allegedly appeared in Verizon warehouse databases. Coupled with the fact that the MTV Music Video Awards (airing on September 12th) are now officially sponsored by “Samsung Fascinate a Galaxy S phone” and Verizon Wireless itself, we’re thinking it’s a safe bet that early September will find the 4-inch Super AMOLED handset on store shelves.Samsung Fascinate shows up in Verizon warehouse manifest, destined for September launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Android Central, Boy Genius Report  |  Phandroid, MTV Video Music Awards  | Email this | Comments

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A bill poised to become law in California seeks to ban ‘e-personation,’ but critics see the proposed law as an unnecessary limitation on free speech.

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The Sharper Image may not be quite the retail presence it once was, but it looks like it’s still in good enough shape to hop on the latest trend — it’s just announced “The Literati by The Sharper Image,” a $159 e-reader with a 7-inch color screen. That device actually comes courtesy of MerchSource, and relies on Kobo’s ebook service to get books on the device (which can be downloaded via WiFi). Otherwise, things look to be fairly basic — the screen is 800 x 480 (and not a touchscreen), and there’s apparently no web browser or other types of apps on the device to be found. You will get 150 free public domain books with the device though, along with a free case, and your choice of a white or black / brushed metallic model (which actually look to be slightly different in design). It also looks like you’ll be seeing a lot of it — The Sharper Image says that it will have the “broadest retail footprint of any eReader,” with it set to be available at more than 7,000 retail stores this October, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, JC Penney, Kohl’s and Macy’s. Full press release is after the break.Continue reading The Sharper Image announces Literati color e-readerThe Sharper Image announces Literati color e-reader originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 10:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear  |  The Literati  | Email this | Comments

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The wide-angle macro and fisheye lenses attach to a camera phone using a detachable magnetic ring claimed to provide a "sturdy, shake-free hold."

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Kids naturally love to try things to see what happens. They experiment, fiddle around and often have fewer restrictions on what they think is possible. To tap into this and direct these wonderful energies in the learning of science, you just need a little bit of guidance and direction.
One kind of direction can come in [...]

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Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Test Drive: Nissan Leaf CERAMICA: Japanese Designer Mini Speakers You Will Be Punched With An Alligator Halo 2600: Halo Redone For the Atari 2600 In Which The Parlour Cannon?s Adventures Continue Contest: Win a Ghostbusters Proton Pack*

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According to a Bloomberg report, Intel is closing in on a deal to acquire the wireless unit of Infineon AG. You know, the company responsible for the iPhone’s baseband chips since 2007. That’s one way to build a mobile presence. More »

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MIT spinoff Lyric Semiconductor is introducing new processor circuitry that is claimed to calculate probabilities at a faster rate and at a fraction of the cost of x86 chips from Intel and AMD. The debut Lyric product — LEC (Lyric Error Correction) chip — is aimed at alleviating the ECC bottleneck in flash memory for smartphones, cameras, and other devices….

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Grab some friends and a grill, the weather’s still summery and today’s #Dealzmodo features some fantastic steals! Bargains include a 14.1″ Lenovo ThinkPad T410 (under $800 for the first time), half off Band Hero kit for PS3 or 360, and free hotdogs! More »

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A survey of Chinese youths has found that 83% of them have struggled to remember the precise format of their language’s characters when writing, old school style, with a pen or pencil. Computers and phones are to blame. More »

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C’mon, you saw this one coming, right? Just like they always do come fall time, Apple will be holding a “special event” on September 1st out in San Francisco, and we’ll be on the ground reporting live. Think we’ll see that new Apple TV we’ve been hearing about? Some iPods? A ‘one more thing’? Yes, probably. Tune in here at 10AM PT / 1PM ET on the 1st to catch the best liveblog in the business!

In case you haven’t heard the rumors lately:

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Exclusive: Upcoming Apple TV loses 1080p playback, gains apps, will be renamed iTV
The next Apple TV revealed: cloud storage and iPhone OS on tap… and a $99 price tag

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Apple reportedly in talks with networks for 99 cent TV show rentals
Yoko Ono regarding Beatles on iTunes: ‘Don’t hold your breath’

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iPod touch coming in a ‘few weeks’ with dual cameras and Retina Display, suggests John Gruber
Apple iPod touch LCD screen with front-facing camera slot spied?

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New iPhone, iPad model codes set up for iTunes activation bypass — CDMA versions, maybe?
Apple’s Lala music team working on video streaming service for 2010 launch?

Apple to hold ’special event’ September 1st… we’ll be there live! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 13:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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Here’s a perfect (joke) gift for any fan of the ABC’s reality dating show The Bachelor or The Bachelorette. It’s a USB Rose Lamp from Brando. It’s powered by a USB port and is available in a variety of colors including: Red, Blue, Pink, Purple and White. Get one for $9 or buy a whole … [...] Filed in categories: Miscellaneous, News, Spotlight GadgetsTagged: USBWill you accept this USB rose? originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 23, 2010 at 9:00 am.

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A China-based company says it will sell an iPad accessory that can turn the tablet into a clamshell netbook with a keyboard and battery pack.

IPad – Netbook – Tablets – Business – Laptop

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In response to the Indian government’s demand for decryption capabilities to monitor BlackBerry messaging services, RIM has outlined four principles that limit "lawful" access.

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The voice-over-IP service’s promise of free or low-cost calling and videoconferencing is music to SMB ears, but a lack of key business communication features should give business owners pause.

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We are just a few months away from Windows Phone 7 launching. It is key the operating system and hardware perform well, but today, having only that doesn’t mean much. Third party apps are at least as important, if not more so, than the core phone itself. If only 10 percent of those that have downloaded the developer kit write an app, Microsoft’s mobile OS will have a decent application library in no time.

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A man from Dallas was alerted by an iPhone application that his house was being robbed. He watched it happen live while away on vacation.

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Sony’s finally taken the wraps off its latest televisions for the US market, carrying the NX810 model number. Available in 60-, 55- and 46-inch sizes next month, these give a 3D spec bump (and around a $200 premium on the MSRP) to the existing NX800 series of Edge LED lit HDTVs that came out earlier this year. Like the NX800, these feature a slick monolith design, built-in WiFi, widgets and an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the picture in changing room conditions, but other than the 3D-readiness (and coupons for free Blu-ray 3D movies and PSN games, though it looks like you’ll have to pay for the glasses on your own) it’s hard to find any differences on paper. Football fans looking for a new 3D set may be tempted to jump on one and can check the specs and prices after the break, but we’ll probably wait around to see what a Google TV might bring to the table — and at what price.

Update: We got a chance to check out a few of these 3DTVs this evening at Sony’s open house in NYC. As per usual, the BRAVIAs were stunning and made us want to save up some cash to get one of these into our living room. And yes, we put on the 3D glasses and watched an assortment of clips. It was like those cute little bears in the snowy picture below were at the swanky event with us. Go on, you know you want to look at the cuddly things, err screens…Gallery: Sony NX810 3DTV eyes-onContinue reading Sony delivers a new midrange 3DTV line with the NX810 series (updated with hands-on)Sony delivers a new midrange 3DTV line with the NX810 series (updated with hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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The latest celebrity to have their work and likeness pasted into the Tap Tap Revenge iPhone gaming template is Katy Perry, with Katy Perry Revenge now up for download on iTunes—if you ever listen to Katy Perry on purpose. More »

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Sony’s just-released TVs are well rounded, even if the KDL-60NX810, KDL-55NX810 and KDL-46NX810 are typically named like droids. But they’re not breaking any ground on anything. They’re just below flagship XBR lines. More »

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Report released by the Vice President offers examples of how federal investment in health IT is expected to save billions in medical costs and improve patient care.

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Well, that was snappy. Just 24 hours after Android Police published a piece describing how easy it was to circumvent Google’s new Android licensing server, the Big G is hitting back with a brief response that it promises to elaborate on in the future. In order to address any doubts that developers may have, Google has noted that its new service is still “very young,” and “the first release shipped with the simplest, most transparent imaginable sample implementation, which was written to be easy to understand and modify, rather than security-focused.” Interestingly, the outfit doesn’t hesitate to pass some of the blame, saying that some devs “are using the sample as-is, which makes their applications easier to attack.” For those who’d like to better obfuscate their code, Google will be publishing detailed instructions on how to do so in the near future. We also appreciate the honesty in this quote in particular: “100 percent piracy protection is never possible in any system that runs third-party code.” As stated, the bullet points listed in the source link should be fleshed out in due time, but at least you hard working developers can rest easy knowing that Google isn’t standing by and letting pirates run amok.Google responds to Android DRM breach, promises how-to on obfuscating code originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Android Developers Blog  | Email this | Comments

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Investors and advisors of the vertically focused company include Netscape co-founder Marc Andreessen, LinkedIn chairman Reid Hoffman and Google Ventures general partner Joe Kraus.

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The Chewdriver (Tiny Hard Hat Not Included) R2D2 Edition Droid 2 Is The Star Wars Tie-In You?re Looking For Video: Creepily Realistic Robot Hand Just A Turtle Mouse, That?s All DIY: Build Your Own Sound Activated Flash

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The Bluetooth SIG has a long history of promoting its members’ “special interests” by leaking valuable tidbits about their handsets before they’re announced. The recently unearthed LG C900 is the latest of these, being pegged for a launch date “around” September 28th by the SIG’s detail page on the phone. The QWERTY slider, which is referred to in C900N, C900k, and C900B versions, will be available in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America. Phone Arena conjectures that the launch date lines up with AT&T’s marketing materials timing and the slated Q4 launch of Windows Phone 7, so the C900 probably has a decent chance of being the first Windows Phone 7 phones to market if LG’s own GW910 or some more secretive set doesn’t beat it to the punch. Still, September is a bit earlier than any of the launch windows Microsoft has managed to let slip, and as far as we know Microsoft won’t even be accepting apps in the Marketplace before October.LG C900 due to bring Windows Phone 7 to market near September 28th, according to Bluetooth SIG originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Phone Arena  |  Bluetooth SIG  | Email this | Comments

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Chipmaker Intel buys security software maker McAfee for $7.68 billion. The question is: why?

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myDials business intelligence service measures Web campaigns, paid search and Facebook and Twitter activity.

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Hot news out of Japan if you’re an eager 3D beaver: a report from Toshiba’s home nation indicates that the company has three models of glasses-free 3D displays in the pipeline, which are being prepared for launch “before Christmas” at prices of “several thousand dollars” each. As you might recall, we got our first inkling about Toshiba Mobile Display’s multi-parallax technique back in April, which is when the above 21-inch panel was being touted along with promises of eliminating eye strain and widening 3D viewing angles. We suspect that by now Toshiba has put a slinky bezel on the thing and started thinking up alphanumeric product names for it, though do bear in mind that queries to its press office were deflected with the boilerplate “no comment” response.Toshiba reportedly prepping glasses-free 3DTV for Q4 launch originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 05:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  AFP  | Email this | Comments

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var digg_url = ‘http://digg.com/gadgets/HTC_s_crazy_boombox_phone_for_AT_T_running_Windows_Phone_7′; In case you needed any more evidence that AT&T is going all-in with Windows Phone 7, take a gander at this little beast, a phone known only as the HTC T8788 at this point (rest assured, you’ll get a snappy, memorable, trademarkable name by the time it’s on shelves). Though it’s a landscape slider, it doesn’t slide to reveal what you’d normally expect — a keyboard, that is. Instead, you get a speaker, an unusual (though not unprecedented) concept that should make this a decent media device… and the kickstand around back should help with that, too. We’d argue that this is the prettiest WinPho 7-powered device we’ve seen so far — not surprising, considering HTC’s reputation — though we’re sure plenty of folks would prefer the QWERTY. Check another shot in the gallery below!
Gallery: Exclusive: HTC’s Windows Phone 7-equipped T8788 breaks cover for AT&TExclusive: HTC’s Windows Phone 7-equipped T8788 breaks cover for AT&T originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 14:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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Electric vehicles and hybrids are here to save the environment (or at least kill your fuel bill), but if you listen to some people they’re also here to mow down our pedestrians thanks to their ninja-like ways. Nissan’s Leaf has already gone the way of sci-fi by offering a Blade Runner-inspired exterior soundtrack to make sidewalk replicants take notice, and now the Prius is joining in on the fun with its own under-hood speaker system. Curiously, this one will be optional, Toyota apparently expecting that purchasers are so philanthropically minded that they’ll pay an extra 12,600 yen (about $150) to protect poor pedestrians. You can see how it’s supposed to work in the image above, in which a Prius is shown emitting sound waves to deter a toupee-wearing zombie. But, if you’d rather watch a flashy presentation and hear it for yourself, check out the thrilling video after the break. It’ll make you wish your auto sounded like a hovercar.Continue reading Prius gets optional underhood, zombie-deterring noisemaker, sounds appropriately futuristic (video)Prius gets optional underhood, zombie-deterring noisemaker, sounds appropriately futuristic (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 10:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink PhysOrg  |  Toyota  | Email this | Comments

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One of the biggest challenges to expanding a virtual server infrastructure is dealing with the storage challenges that often come with the deployment. The way storage is used in the virtual infrastructure is unlike most use cases. In this environment we want the same storage area to be accessed by almost every connecting server and each of those servers may have dozens of workloads trying to access that storage at the same time.

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Even if you can look beyond the SIM lock and the aging Android 1.6 OS on the Dell Streak, there’s still one irksome problem: the lack of a mini or micro-USB port (Dell clearly missed the USB party last summer). Dissatisfied with this state of affairs, John from Linux Slate decided to build an adapter for his tabletphone’s dock connector, which he confirmed to be PDMI instead of a proprietary design. The procedure was simple: John cut up his Streak’s cable plug, soldered a mini USB socket onto the board, and housed the new assembly within the Streak’s cable clip. Voilà! Until third-party USB-to-PDMI cables start to show up in the stores, it’s either this mod or cough up $20 for a spare cable from Dell. See the adapter in action after the break.Continue reading Dell Streak procures a hacked-up mini USB adapter, gets friendly with your dusty cablesDell Streak procures a hacked-up mini USB adapter, gets friendly with your dusty cables originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 09:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Streak Smart  |  Linux Slate  | Email this | Comments

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Prosecutors in the case against Apple’s Paul Devine—accused of taking $1 million in payola from Asian parts suppliers—say they found $150,000 in shoeboxes at his home. Investigators are now looking for the rest, at home and abroad. More »

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Facebook already knows what you like, who your friends are, what you’re thinking right now, so what the hell does it matter that it knows where you are too, right? The king of social networks has finally revealed its much-anticipated location-awareness features. Facebook Places will let users with Facebook apps on their mobile devices “check in” at various locations to let their friends know they’ve arrived.

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Touch based interfaces have become all the rage, with the intuitive interfaces of the iPhone and iPad leading the way. But a new type of interface is starting to gain momentum, and it doesn’t need a mouse, keyboard or touch screen, just the user’s hands and face.

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While we still don’t know for certain just what it is that people look at when they switch Firefox to the “private browsing” mode, we do now know when they’re most likely to use it—and for how long. More »

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How sharp is E-ink compared with LCD screens? One blog compared the two with the help of a USB microscope.

IPad – Liquid crystal display – Universal Serial Bus – Display – Hardware

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Alright, so this isn’t quite like seeing Duke Nukem Forever popping up on Walmart shelves, but the Cowon X7 has been a long time in the making. Rumored since 2007, the Korean company’s portable media player has now finally sauntered up to America’s Communications Commission to dot some Is and cross some Ts. We’re let into the knowledge that it’ll come with a Bluetooth radio and a HDD of some kind, which GenerationMP3 speculates will be a 1.8-inch unit. Really now, a spinny thing in our PMP feels better suited to good old ‘07, but then if Cowon can combine some capacious storage with a large screen, it could still have a winner on its hands. Particularly if the rumblings of Android as the OS turn out to be true.Cowon X7 materializes from the ether into a real life FCC applicant originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 07:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink anythingbutipod  |  GenerationMP3  | Email this | Comments

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It’s that time again, the Engadget Show is back in a big way this Friday, August 27th at 8pm! First up, Josh is sitting down with Samsung Chief Strategy Officer Omar Khan to chat up the company’s recent Android sprint, then Engadget’s investigative correspondent Rick Karr is back to scale a skyscraper and check up on an AT&T team tasked with improving New York’s data infrastructure. Next up, Josh and Paul welcome fellow editor Joanna Stern back to the roundtable and we’ve got an exclusive live demo of Rock Band 3, plus a special Harmonix surprise… oh, and be ready to rock out to mind numbing chiptunes music, since Zen Albatross and invaderbacca are back for an encore performance! You were wondering about giveaways? You’re in luck, because this time we’ll be giving away, not one, but four Samsung Galaxy S phones! Yep, we’re talking about four phones, on four different carriers, so you know what that means. And if that isn’t enough, we’re also giving away an insane laptop rig from ASUS, featuring the B53J Eyefinity laptop and three (count em!) ASUS VE276Q Monitors! Whatever you do, don’t miss this one! As usual, we’ll be doing the giveaways at the live show only, so make the trek and join us at The Times Center in person. If you’re geographically incapable of joining us in New York City, just tune into the stream at right here on Engadget.

The Engadget Show is sponsored by Sprint, and will take place at the Times Center, part of The New York Times Building in the heart of New York City at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues (see map after the break). Tickets are — as always — free to anyone who would like to attend, but seating is limited, and tickets will be first come, first served… so get there early! Here’s all the info you need:

There is no admission fee — tickets are completely free
The event is all ages
Ticketing will begin at the Times Center at 5:30PM on Friday, doors will open for seating at 7:30PM, and the show begins at 8PM
You cannot collect tickets for friends or family — anyone who would like to come must be present to get a ticket
Seating capacity in the Times Center is about 340, and once we’re full, we’re full
The venue is located at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues in New York City (map after the break)
The show length is around an hour

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Continue reading The Engadget Show returns this Friday, August 27th with Samsung CSO Omar Khan, Rock Band 3, crazy giveaways, and much more!The Engadget Show returns this Friday, August 27th with Samsung CSO Omar Khan, Rock Band 3, crazy giveaways, and much more! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 18:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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With its new location sharing capabilities, Facebook aims to redraw the local search map.

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Nintendo says the Wii has sold 30 million units in the U.S., dramatically outpacing the competition, but can it sustain that pace as sales slump?

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If flicking through that puny pop-up tray isn’t what you had in mind when you envisioned multitasking on your iPhone, well, you’re not alone. But jailbreakers can get gorgeous Exposé-style task management with Multifl0w 2.0. Here’s how it works: More »

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Apple on Tuesday patched 28 vulnerabilities in is Snow Leopard operating system, including two in Adobe’s Flash Player. But in another example of the tension between the two companies — sparked by Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ rejection of Flash as slow, buggy and obsolete — Adobe immediately countered by noting that Apple’s Flash fixes were already outdated.

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Google’s YouTube remained the leader for June in unique users with 143.2 million and viewing time with an average of 4.7 hours per viewer.

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Just under two months ago, Seagate pushed the capacity envelope once more by introducing a $250 3TB hard drive meant to be used by archivists the world over. It all sounds peachy on paper, but AnandTech managed to uncover a dirty little secret about the drive that serious power users should know about. For starters, the crew cracked open the case to find a 3.5-inch, five platter Barracuda XT — that’s a drive that Seagate doesn’t intend to sell for internal use until the end of the year, but it’s available now if you’re willing to spring for its enclosure. Reviewers actually fell for the overall design, but they noticed right away just how little ventilation options there were. Needless to say, that point came back to bite the drive once data had been transferring over for a few hours, as temperatures soared beyond the 140 degree Fahrenheit mark and transfer rates plummeted. Seagate affirmed that those high temperatures were within spec, but critics felt that running it as such for extended periods may harm the longevity; it’s obviously a gamble you’ll be taking if you need this much space within a single drive, but we’d recommend hitting that source link before making a decision that could burn you down the road.Seagate’s 3TB GoFlex Desk hard drive reviewed: hot, in more ways than one originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  AnandTech  | Email this | Comments

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The former eReader app has been rebranded with the same name as the bookseller’s electronic reader device and includes in-app content rating and personalization options.

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When it comes to trash can technology, there’s little doubt the United Kingdom is on top, what with the bomb-proof and RFID-laden bins denizens have been subjected to for years. Still, the US has trialed traceable cans for some time now, and the city of Cleveland, Ohio’s just decided to make them stick, shelling out $2.5 million last week for 150,000 households worth of electronically-accountable recycling. Unlike prior garbage tracing schemes, however, citizens won’t be charged according to the raw weight of undesirables in their can, but rather tested to make sure at least 10 percent of the recycling bin’s contents are actually recyclable — else face a $100 fine. That may sound a little pricey, but let’s face facts: if 91 percent of what you toss in your recycling bin is garbage, you’re not exactly helping the planet. they aren’t throwing recycling in the trash bin instead. If over 10% of a resident’s trash is actually recyclable, they’re slapped with a $100 fine, a costly reminder to take better care of the planet next time.

Update: We read it wrong; it’s actually your trash can that’s measured for recyclables. That makes much more sense! [Thanks, Adam Z.]Cleveland approves $2.5 million for RFID recycling bins (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 04:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink CNET  |  Cleveland.com  | Email this | Comments

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The inevitable anti-Apple backlash has begun. And I have to say it’s been mighty fun to watch.

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Emergence of WiMax and long-term evolution will also boost mobile apps for smartphones, netbooks, tablets, and e-readers, finds Datamonitor.

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id Software demonstrates it’s upcoming uber-3D action game, Rage, running at a blistering 60 frames per second on Apple’s iPhone 4.

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Agency administrator Charles Bolden said innovation will come only through partnering with and following the example of the private sector.

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An almost 140% second quarter increase in mobile phone shipments fueled by demand for Android handsets pushed HTC to 8th place, according to Gartner.

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Julian Assange’s organization will received free hosting and bandwidth from a Swedish political party that advocates copyright reform and abolishing the patent system.

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What’s a boy to do when he desperately needs a portfolio full of galactic imagery of his own doing? In most cases, we’d suggest he grab up a telescope (or one of these), the biggest DSLR he can find and a planetary expert who knows a thing or two about exposure. But thanks to a mod that’s becoming more and more common these days, it seems that you can replace the latter recommendations with an iPhone 4. Yep — Apple’s latest smartphone, when paired up with a miniature tripod mount and a telescope, can apparently take lovely shots of our dear moon, and if you’re struggling to actually spot it, we hear that Planisphere app is pretty handy. Hit the source links if you’re scouting some inspiration. iPhone 4 cuddles up against telescope, snaps impressive moon closeups originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Tomytec, Jurilog  | Email this | Comments

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Wireless LAN technology will be incorporated with Dell’s PowerConnect W-Series controllers.

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Children’s National Medical Center using $150 million gift from Abu Dhabi government to improve medical outcomes by using technologies like GPS and 3D graphics to customize procedures.

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Despite the bevy of multimedia streamers beating down your door, there are still few options available for high-end multiroom audio, and until recently the ones you’d likely consider would go by the name of Sonos. Judging by a recent UK review, that hasn’t entirely changed, but a two-speaker WiFi-based setup by Germany’s Raumfeld reportedly offers a reasonable challenge to the Sonos hegemony. PC Pro said the 2Raumfeld package “knocks the equivalent Sonos 250 into a cocked hat” when it came to quality sound thanks to a pair of Adam Audio-designed speakers, and praised the minimalist design and ease of setup even as minor annoyances (like the pairs of ‘wireless’ speakers that have to be strung together) popped up. It seems the only real flies in the ointment are the limited media browsing options available — that sexy silver knob and touchscreen aren’t enough — and the fact that you can roll your own Sonos mesh network for less than Raumfeld’s €1,225 (about $1,575) asking price, which kind of defeats the point. Read the full review at our source link.Raumfeld’s 2Raumfeld multiroom audio system reviewed, deemed sweet but no Sonos originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  PC Pro  | Email this | Comments

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Reserved instances plan gives enterprises reduced rates and guaranteed availability in EC2 in exchange for prepaying for service.

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Please make it all stop so that I can have my life back.

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And here we thought SanDisk had up and buried its once-thriving Sansa PMP line. After all — it was this company’s CEO that said “you can’t out-iPod the iPod.” For whatever reason, it looks as if the memory mainstay is about to try its hand once more in the saturated media player market, with a Sansa Fuze+ rumored for release in the near term. As you can clearly see above, there won’t be anything too special about the Fuze+, though the 2.4-inch QVGA display, capacitive touch controls and inbuilt FM tuner are certainly appreciated. It’ll ship in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB flavors, supporting the usual file formats (AAC, MP3, WMA, OGG, FLAC, Audible, MPEG4, H.264, WMV, etc.) and offering a rechargeable battery good for 24 hours on the audio side and 5 hours on the video side. USB 2.0 support is thrown in, as is the absolutely riveting confirmation that it’ll be “ready for slotRadio and slotMusic memory cards.” Knowing that, we aren’t so sure if our minds can take the wait till September 12th, but we’ll do our best.Sansa Fuze+ leaks out with slotRadio support, 24 hours of battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 17:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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Poor Milo. Our virtual friend has been in our heart for about as long as Kinect (née Project Natal) has been in the public eye, always doodling, always playing with snail, rarely able to escape the confines of dark developer studio. When we talked to Milo’s “father” Peter Molyneux at the last Engadget Show, he kept referencing this TED Talk demo he recently gave, and sure enough, video of that speech is now available online. The 11-minute presentation delves into a number of the setups / “magician’s tricks” used to make Milo an interactive and at times empathetic character, and how natural voice recognition was implemented (thanks in part to Microsoft’s TellMe database) so that the player isn’t limited to simple yes and no responses. Curious about the moral ramifications of an artificial adolescent aggressive to mollusk? Definitely worth a look, as is our last Engadget Show episode if you missed it; video after the break.Continue reading Peter Molyneux brings Milo, Kinect, and snails to the TED stagePeter Molyneux brings Milo, Kinect, and snails to the TED stage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Joystiq  |  TED  | Email this | Comments

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IEI Technology announced a PC with dual DVI outputs and support for 1080p HD video. The ECN-581A-QM57 uses a 2.4GHz Intel Core i5-520M processor, supports up to 4GB of RAM and a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive, and offers a Mini PCI Express slot for an optional Wi-Fi adapter, the company says….

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The Tablecloth Hour is an arcade game in Tokyo’s Taito station. It’s a game in which you try to pull a tablecloth off a table without disturbing the dishes. Yep. More »

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What’s the date today, middle of August? Great, so we can now say with scientific certainty that it takes four and a half months to bring an excellent April Fools’ idea to market. That’s the total gap in time between the unveiling of the jokey iCade by the writers at ThinkGeek and the “for auction” sign going up on the Freekade arcade cabinet. This nostalgia-infused iPad accessory has now added a veneer of style to its retro control scheme, with “walnut effect” sides and a matte black finish. It interfaces with your slate via Bluetooth and (provided you’ve danced the jailbreaking jig) will play along with NES, SNES and PSX emulators obtainable from the Cydia store. You’ll find its latest demo video after the break and can track the auction’s progress at the source link below.Continue reading Freekade, the iPad arcade cabinet, goes up for auction (video)Freekade, the iPad arcade cabinet, goes up for auction (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 06:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  eBay UK  | Email this | Comments

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I decided I need to get in shape. What does a Gadgeteer do when he wants to get into shape? He (or at least me) looks for a technological solution. Since I already own a 3rd generation Nano, I decided to give the Nike + iPod kit a spin. This left me with four needs. [...] Filed in categories: Audio, Video, TV Gear, ReviewsTagged: HeadphonesSony MDR-J10 Headphones Review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 16, 2010 at 9:40 pm.

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If you’re a long-time Giz reader, you might remember Clocky, the alarm clock with wheels, from 2006. Well, say hello to the follow-up: Tocky. More »

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The world of open source software has ample choices for editing and manipulating audio and video media files. But when you just want put your feet up and relax, fewer really ideal options are available. One solid choice is the Gxine is a media player. The VLC Media Player is a cross-platform media player that runs on Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, BeOS, BSD, Solaris, QNX and PocketPC.

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A spectrum analysis feature allows automatic WLAN re-configuration as interference changes and a "traffic shaper" prioritizes bandwidth usage by user, application and other variables.

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Every home has at least one window, so why not turn that window into an energy-attracting solar panel? So goes the thinking of Norwegian company EnSol, which has patented a spray-on film that turns windows into solar panels. More »

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Bag Week Reviews: Timbuk2 Extra Credit Messenger Review: Orb Home Theater Speakers The Google Store, Now With A Fresh Supply Of Android Merchandise Just a Dr. Marten Limited Edition USB Drive Bag Week Review Blitz, Back To School Edition

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Shock of all horrors, Gran Turismo 5 will actually, finally launch in Japan and Europe on November 3. Of course, being more concerned with hardware as we are, our excitement is focused on the rich blue hue that will adorn PS3 consoles bundled with the grandiosely delayed racing game over in Nippon this fall. The ¥35,980 ($421) Gran Turismo 5 Racing Pack will be composed of a Limited Edition copy of the game plus a repainted skinny PlayStation 3 with a 160GB hard drive. Time to give your old importer buddy a call, eh?Gallery: PS3 gets Titanium Blue makeover for Gran Turismo 5 launch bundlePS3 gets Titanium Blue makeover for Gran Turismo 5 launch bundle; landing in Japan on November 3 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Aug 2010 05:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Engadget Japanese  |  Joystiq  | Email this | Comments

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The 10.1-inch screen on the Wi-Fi enabled player presents 1080p high-definition video with a claimed three-hour battery life on a single charge.

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Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 will ship in October with a substantial dossier of games, including spinoffs of popular Microsoft-owned properties like Halo and Crackdown.

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Dell today announced its intention to buy 3PAR. Assuming for a moment that everything goes through and Dell is successful at the integration strategy they suddenly become a force to be reckoned with in the storage industry. The combination of 3PAR, EqualLogic, Ocarina Networks all supported by Perot Services makes for a compelling combination.

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When reports surfaced last week that Verizon and Google were privately working out a deal that more or less flew in the face of what we thought was Google’s stance on Net neutrality, the company was eager to issue denials. At least, it denied that things were playing out exactly as they’d been reported in The New York Times. It turns out that Google was in fact hammering out an agreement with Verizon.

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Stung by the backlash against the legislative proposal it presented with Verizon, Google says the objections raised are myths.

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About a week after JailbreakMe 2.0 surfaced, Apple has plugged the flaws in iOS that made the Jailbreak possible. If you’ve not jailbroken your phone, you’ll want to get the update ASAP as the exploit code has been released.

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TweetMeme, providers of a "retweet button" with similar functionality, co-developed the feature intended to make sharing links via the microblogging service easier.

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It’s not the biggest of releases, but progress is progress at this point. Since launching in late April, Microsoft has been rather mum on the future of its latest Windows Home Server build. This week, however, the second major beta release has been let loose into the wilds, with Vail’s most recent build now available to download there in the source link. The Big M doesn’t go into great detail on what all has been added and / or changed, only saying that this new version has “plenty of enhancements and improvements over the original.” The so-called “Preview” also adds support for Mac OS X backups, though users should know that storage check and repair (among other things, most likely) aren’t exactly working seamlessly. But hey, that’s what you get for living on the beta, right?Windows Home Server ‘Vail’ sees new beta release, adds OS X support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 11:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Cnet  |  Windows Team Blog  | Email this | Comments

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Axon Logic announced a 10-inch tablet designed to run Linux, Windows, or — the company coyly suggests — Apple’s OS X. The Axon Haptic has a 320GB hard drive for multiple operating system (OS) installation, a resistive touchscreen, optional Bluetooth and Verizon-compatible 3G, plus a 1.6GHz Atom N270 processor, the company says….

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The Just Mobile Alupad mouse pad, from a company in Denmark, is designed to complement your Mac.  The white plastic mousing surface and the anodized aluminum accents match the Apple aluminum keyboard.  The Alupad works with optical and laser mice.  There are non-skid feet on the bottom to keep the mouse pad stable and protect [...] Filed in categories: Gear, NewsTagged: Mouse pad for Mac computersAlupad – A Mouse Pad for Mac Users originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 17, 2010 at 7:00 am.

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Barnes & Noble told us this update was in the pipeline when it introduced Nook for Android, and sure enough, said update is hitting the intertubes this fine morning. The iPhone and iPod touch version of the Nook app is said to be completely overhauled, while the iPad edition is the company’s first to offer an in-app “rating” feature. In case you couldn’t guess, the former also adds support for the iPhone 4’s Retina Display, while also tossing in a slew of new customization options (themes, day / night content options, line spacing, font styles, preferred justification, previews, etc.). Finally, today also marks the reintroduction of the Nook for PC client, though it seems that most of the fanciful new features are reserved for the more portable versions. Hop on past the break for the full skinny, and tap that source link to get to downloadin’.Continue reading Nook for iPhone, iPad and PC see updates, slew of new features in towNook for iPhone, iPad and PC see updates, slew of new features in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Barnes & Noble  | Email this | Comments

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Windows 7 and Mac OS X each have a new, fundamental flaw that will be presented at the Hack in the Box conference in Amsterdam in July. These security holes are so close to the core operating systems that fixing them may be very hard. Windows 7 has an issue in the 64-bit edition of the operating system.

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Bluewater Systems is shipping a $145 computer-on-module (COM) built around an ARM9 Atmel AT91SAM9G45 processor clocked at 400MHz. The Snapper 9G45 module measures only 2.7 by 1.0 inches, offers 128MB SDRAM, 1GB NAND flash, a wide variety of interfaces, and a Linux 2.6.33 BSP….

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Busted GhostMarket.net member posted on an underground forum how he stole nearly $30,000 with credit card fraud.

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Booq occupies that section of the premium-notebook-bag space where its prices are just within the realm of rationality for the average buyer–a few comfortable…

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We suppose it could always be a glitch of some sort, but Argos isn’t typically the kind of retailer to add products to its library with no intention of hawking them. First spotted back in February (with a pleasing dose of steroids, might we add), Philips’ newest GoGear Connect is ditching the proprietary OS in favor of Google’s alternative, following Samsung’s Yepp-YP-MB2 into the mysterious world of Android-based PMPs. The product listing shows the 3.2-inch media player as boasting Android 2.1, 16GB of internal storage space, a battery good for 5 hours of video playback (and 25 hours of audio), FM radio tuner, a touchpanel and a microSD expansion slot. Curiously enough, GPS is also thrown in, as are a set of presumably lackluster headphones. It’s listed for a scarily inflated €264.99 ($340), but mum’s the word on an international release — ‘course, it’s not like Philips hasn’t ignored North America before, so we’d recommend not holding your breath.

[Thanks, Michael]Continue reading Philips’ Android-powered GoGear Connect PMP seemingly on sale overseasPhilips’ Android-powered GoGear Connect PMP seemingly on sale overseas originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Argos  | Email this | Comments

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Verizon has announced that it reached almost 1 gigabit download speeds during a recent FiOS trial. A subscriber was able to attain throughput of 925 Mbps with currently deployed equipment—barely shy of a gigabit, but still really fast. More »

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You’ve got to imagine the Japanese are green with envy right now, as the BBC report not one, but two different drug vending machines are being tested out under Her Majesty’s watchful eye. The first of these experiments is run by supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, which has installed a pair of drug dispenser machines in its stores. They identify users by their fingerprint or a unique number, demand PIN verification too, and then finally accept your prescription. Then — and this is the really silly part — a pharmacist comes along, picks up your prescription, fills it out, and deposits it in the machine for you to pick up. So it’s impersonal and unnecessarily convoluted, great. PharmaTrust seems to have a slightly better idea with its videophone-equipped, ATM-style robo-vendor: it’s intended to allow pharmacists to approve prescriptions off-site and out of usual working hours by letting them speak to you via videophone. It could in fact be a big benefit in more remote areas, depending on how patients take to it — we’ll know more when the trial starts up in participating hospitals this winter.Continue reading Drug vending machines start trial in UK, allow awkward videophone conversations with your pharmacistDrug vending machines start trial in UK, allow awkward videophone conversations with your pharmacist originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 07:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  BBC  | Email this | Comments

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Following a string of related patents, Apple has hired Benjamin Vigier, an expert in the area of near field communications—the kind of technology that allows you to wave your credit card over a reader instead of swiping it. More »

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A portable game console mod is like a still life: sure, it’s been done before, but it’s very satisfying when it’s done well. Or, to take the analogy further: where a still life lets the artist arrange the design elements with in a composition any way he wants, the modder works with elements necessary for game play, but is free to arrange them in the manner of his choosing. Our man Techknott, who once thrilled us with his Wireless Visual Interface for the PS3, is back on the scene with the third iteration of his very own Dreamcast Portable — and it just might be a work of art in its own right. This bad boy features: a PSone LCD display, both a built in VMU and a removable VMU slot, CD drive, SD card slot, A/V out, and original Dreamcast controls — all in a custom CNC acrylic case. You want one, right? Peep the video after the break to see it in action. And be sure to check back next week, when we’ll trace the origin of the Bomblympics back to the worship of Zeus in Ancient Greece.Continue reading Techknott’s Dreamcast Portable inspires musings on art, life, and Bomberman OnlineTechknott’s Dreamcast Portable inspires musings on art, life, and Bomberman Online originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Aug 2010 11:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Technabob  |  Ben Heck Forums  | Email this | Comments

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The Ivy Carat Jewelry box from KJ Global Ltd. has a 2″ color TFT LCD screen in the lid.  There’s 128 MB of memory and a USB rechargeable battery with a 1-2 hour life.  The jewelry box can play a 3GP file with sound (conversion program included) or display a .JPG file.  The KJ Global company [...] Filed in categories: News, Spotlight GadgetsTagged: Multi-media jewelry boxJazz Up Your Jewelry Gift With a Multi-media Presentation originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 16, 2010 at 7:00 am.

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More and more educational institutions are willing to consider Google Apps.

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The LogicBUY Deal for Friday is a Dell Vostro 3700 17.3? laptop.  Basic system includes a Core i3-350M 2.26GHz processor with 3GB DDR3, 250GB 7200 RPM hard drive, and 8X DVD+/- RW.  Customize it with a Core i5 or i7 Quad-core cpu, up to 8GB DDR3 memory, and more.  Starts at $798 – $169 off [...] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Deal of the DayDeal of the Day ? Dell Vostro 3700 17.3? Core i3/i5/i7 Laptop originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 13, 2010 at 6:00 am.

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In which our unctuous politician, giddy over the Antennagate axing of an Apple exec, sends a followup letter loaded with advice for his new BFF.

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Stung by the backlash against the legislative proposal it presented with Verizon, Google says the objections raised are myths.

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You can clean your closet of electronic junk without adding to a landfill or abandoning all hope of data security, says an expert.

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Man, this is rich. Some two years after being sued by Ohio Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner, Premier Elections Solutions (formerly, and more infamously known as Diebold) has decided to settle up. Way back when, Brunner alleged that the outfit’s touch-screen voting machines weren’t acting as they should, and she pointed to an investigation that proved at least 11 counties were dropped in past elections when their memory cards were uploaded to servers. As of now, Premiere — which is owned by Election Systems & Software — has agreed to pony up just over $470,000 to the 47 counties that touched its e-voting hardware, but that’s hardly the kicker. Counties are also eligible for up to $2.4 million in free Premiere software for two years, and the company’s even throwing in up to 2,909 free voting machines along with a 50 percent coupon for maintenance fees. Right, because the Buckeye State is so anxious to start using the machines it found so faulty to begin with. Makes total sense.

Update: We’ve learned from someone inside of Ohio elections that 11 counties experienced a failed upload of results from a memory card during the unofficial canvas (election night), but those results were recovered during the official canvas several days later. The statewide results included all counties. And know you know.Premier Elections Solutions pays up in Ohio Diebold suit, offers more faulty voting machines for free originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Aug 2010 16:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink ComputerWorld  |  Trading Markets  | Email this | Comments

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Having things burst in the data center does not seem like a very good idea but the term really applies to allowing components of the data center to expand on the fly when there is a peak load and then contract when it has passed. The value of bursting is that it will allow you not to have to design infrastructures for the norm not the worst case, saving capital.

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Enterprises are spending an average of $120 a month per mobile employee and few companies conduct mobile connectivity cost audits, according to an iPass survey.

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The BBC has a neat find regarding time-lapse photography up this weekend. Mainly, some behind the scenes visuals showing how they do it: More »

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More and more educational institutions are willing to consider Google Apps.

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In response to the Indian government’s demand for decryption capabilities to monitor BlackBerry messaging services, RIM has outlined four principles that limit “lawful” access.

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Apple really is the king. The company’s revenue in the just-reported June quarter was an astonishing $15.7 billion, well above what Wall Street expected and likely somewhat higher than what Microsoft will report on Thursday. I want to underline that development: For the first time in years — and, likely, ever — Apple is bringing in more money than Microsoft.

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More and more educational institutions are willing to consider Google Apps.

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As the pressure mounts on government to keep its systems secure, efforts to improve the federal cybersecurity, particular hiring practices for cybersecurity pros, are pushing forward.

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When we shared with you Apple’s acquisition of Liquid Technologies’ supermaterial, we noted that liquid metal is already in use across a variety of industries, from sports to aerospace. Or, you might find it on the wristwatch you have now. More »

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Machine-to-machine communication, mobile banking, and wireless sensor networks also on the rise over the next decade, says Plunkett Research.

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Web-based attacks and threats to corporate cloud computing spiked spiked dramatically in the first half of 2010 according to a report from the firewall vendor.

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DRS’ latest ARMOR tablet hasn’t quite gotten with the times; the new X10gx sports the same 10.4-inch resistive display, a similar 1.2GHz processor and lags behind consumer products in RAM (2GB) and storage (64GB) almost as badly as predecessors two years prior. The badass quotient, however, has gone through the roof… as this magnesium-shelled puppy is now MIL-STD-810G, IP67 and UL1604 certified. To translate that in layman terms, you can (and they did) drop this 4.7 pound Windows 7 tablet from four feet dozens of times, throw it in a meter-deep pool of water and subject it to sub-freezing, sweltering and potentially explosive environments, all while still accepting standard-height 2.5-inch hard drives. Other features for worthy warriors include integrated GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n WiFi, optional Gobi broadband and the ability to attach external antennas to each, plus hot-swappable 2400mAh batteries to minimize downtime. Smart card, TPM module and fingerprint scanners come standard, of course, and in a singular gesture to the consumer world, there is one HDMI port. No word on price, but given the construction of these machines, we’re not going to pry — it had just better be competitive with Panasonic’s $3,400 device.Continue reading DRS Armor X10gx gets a handle on military-grade tablet technology, specs it slightly shyDRS Armor X10gx gets a handle on military-grade tablet technology, specs it slightly shy originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Laptoping  |  DRS Armor  | Email this | Comments

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Welcome to Engadget’s Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we’re here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we have e-readers in our sights — and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they’re added throughout the month.

Yes, it’s the next round of buying advice for those of you condemned to start hitting the books at the end of the summer. But, with one of these e-readers, you might just have fewer books to hit — or at least lighter ones. Sadly most schools are still dependent on texts of the pulpy variety, but that doesn’t mean an e-reader can’t make your life a lot easier at school, and possibly even save you some money if you’re reading the classics.
Continue reading Engadget’s back to school guide: E-readersEngadget’s back to school guide: E-readers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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