Windows Phone 7 Web browser comparison versus iPhone and Android (video)

Filed under: Windows Mobile, Microsoft, Browsers, Mobile

No, sadly it's not my video (whose accent do you prefer, incidentally? The squeaky American, or mine?) but still, it's a great early look at the browsing experience on Windows Phone 7.

Lee really likes the tabs (those close buttons look fiddly though). I like the Metro UI, and the ability to add favourite pages to the Start screen. Froyo looks like a crusty donkey in comparison -- and iOS4 even manages to look a bit bland. I never thought I'd see a Microsoft product on the bleeding edge of user interface design...

Microsoft's new mobile OS is all but finished now, incidentally. The final release of its developer tools comes on September 16th (one day after the IE9 beta!), and handsets should be out in the wild by October. Did you see the list of games that will be available at launch? Commence salivation.
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WiFi File Explorer Manages Your Android SD Card from a Web Browser [Downloads]

Android only: Missing your USB cord, or just too lazy to grab it? WiFi File Explorer turns your Android SD card into a small web server, so you can transfer files, stream media, and otherwise control your content across a Wi-Fi network. More »






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OhLife helps you maintain a personal diary over e-mail

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Dear diary,
Today I found OhLife. It's an interesting service for maintaining a private journal. It aims to do the same thing Penzu does, but offers a different take on things to help people journal more consistently: Writing is done over email.
Once you sign up, you get a nightly email, asking how did your day go. You simply reply and jot down whatever it is you have to say about the day. OhLife receives your email and files today's entry into your private archive.
This is not very different from setting up a daily reminder and using a Gmail label as a journal. But what's nice about OhLife is that it includes a random "blast from the past" with every email you receive. Meaning, you get prompted to write what's new today, but you also see a random entry from some time in the past, and so are instantly reminded of the value of maintaining a diary. After all, today's routine becomes tomorrow's memory.
I think this is a brilliant way to maintain a personal diary. It's simple, it's free, and you don't even have to log on to the site to write.
The site itself is a study in simplicity. Beautiful design, bold text, and an overall welcoming vibe. If I ever want to maintain a journal, this will certainly be one candidate.
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Gadget Deals of the Day [Dealzmodo]

Today's you can surf on a Toshiba Satellite Netbook, out-style n00bs with a Logitech G110 Gaming Keyboard, while munching on a free Kashi Snack Sample... because you can. More »






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Use Your iPad To Manage Your Finances In Style

When it comes to budgeting and managing your finances on your iPad there are several apps to choose from, but very few compare to Checkbook by iBear LLC. This newly released app has everything you could want or even ask for when it comes to both style and functionality. Easily keep track of your mortgage, [...]Quantum Qlogic . Progress Software Planar Systems

Hands On With Stream TV's Surprising, Open Source-Friendly Tablet [Tablets]

If anyone unseats the iPad, the victor might be the one that doesn't try to beat Apple at its own game. We checked out Stream TV's eLocity Android tablet firsthand, and this plucky contender may put up a serious fight. More »






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WiFi File Explorer Manages Your Android SD Card from a Web Browser [Downloads]

Android only: Missing your USB cord, or just too lazy to grab it? WiFi File Explorer turns your Android SD card into a small web server, so you can transfer files, stream media, and otherwise control your content across a Wi-Fi network. More »






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Xbox 360 to get fresh controller, better D-pad in time for the holidays?

Microsoft seems to have caught the hardware tinkering bug. Having overhauled its Xbox 360 design, the software giant is now said to be keeping busy in the lab working on the console's controller. Such is the word coming from our buddies over at Joystiq, whose reliable source indicates that Redmond will soon produce a new 360 controller with a redesigned D-pad. As the story goes, when you rotate the directional pad ninety degrees, it'll rise up by about a quarter of an inch, making it more accessible for those that still care to use it (e.g. fighting game fans). No details on what sort of bundled or standalone retail fate this little guy may have, but the holidays are its unsurprising destination. We just hope the Bond-esque mechanism comes with an appropriately futuristic swooshing sound.Xbox 360 to get fresh controller, better D-pad in time for the holidays? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Joystiq  | Email this | Comments



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Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories may include Bluetooth stylus and USB adapter

That weekend leak of Galaxy Tab accessories was apparently not done flowing. The same source is today dishing the dirt on a pair of highly intriguing extra bits for Samsung's upcoming tablet. Firstly, the Bluetooth pen acts both as a stylus for the Galaxy Tab and a sort of wireless remote control. It's compatible with other devices, meaning it can be used to control voice calls you receive on your cellphone. The second tidbit is no less thrilling: a USB adapter that promises to turn the Tab's dock connector into a standard-issue USB port. You don't need us to explain how handy a trinket that could be for the multimedia maven on the move. It's worth pointing out, however, that both these accessory leaks show what looks like an earlier hardware prototype of the Galaxy Tab, so we may be looking at slightly dated information. All such uncertainty and questions should be resolved come September 2.Samsung Galaxy Tab accessories may include Bluetooth stylus and USB adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  OLED-Display.net  | Email this | Comments



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Angry Birds 1.4.1 and Angry Birds HD 1.4.1 hit App Store

Angry Birds for iPhone and its big brother, Angry Birds HD for iPad, have been updated to make it even birdier and, I fear, angrier. New features in version 1.4.1 consist of:


15 levels have been reconstructed
A new golden egg has been added
Fresh new achievements are included
And, um… fantastic feathered fun is plentiful


The iPad version hit [...]Angry Birds 1.4.1 and Angry Birds HD 1.4.1 hit App Store is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
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WordPress.com can now tap Zemanta's magic photoifying, taggy and related linky juice

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Despite being posted by someone with a thoroughly unbelievable name ('Joy Victory'? Really?), I can confirm that WordPress.com users now have access to Zemanta's rather sexy functionality.

Zemanta, if you've not heard of it before, is best explained as a blogging buddy. It doesn't write your blogs for you, but it can help your posts along. As you write your posts (and update your title), Zemanta generates related links (from the Interwebs), images and suggested tags. Take a look at the screenshot above -- it shows most of the main features.

From a cynical point of view, Zemanta basically makes your blog more search engine friendly. It's an SEO tool! But, for me, just the ability to easily add images (the images are free of copyright!) is a boon of monumental proportions.

WordPress.com users can enable Zemanta from their Personal Settings (via the Dashboard). WordPress.org users (i.e. self-hosted installations), there's a Zemanta plug-in that provides the same functionality.WordPress.com can now tap Zemanta's magic photoifying, taggy and related linky juice originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 19 Aug 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsVerisign Verifone Holdings Veeco Instruments Varian Semiconductor Equipment Associates

Tiny Fake DSLR Is Way More Adorable Than Real DSLR [Photography]

A tiny, non-functional camera. It sounds dumb. But then you look at it. And it is so cute. And—the meticulous detail! Pick it up. Pose your gerbil with it. Now your gerbil is a photographer. Not dumb anymore! More »






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Miranda IM 0.9 is now out -- new icons, better Win7 support, and lots more!

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Miranda IM is pretty much the most versatile, customizable, powerful, minimalistic and down-right sexy IM client on the planet.
I know that sounds like a lot, but I've been using it for years, and I've tried pretty much everything else Windows and Linux have to offer. I never tried Adium, so maybe Adium's better - but for Windows, nothing beats Miranda. As you can tell, this application is a prime candidate for one of my What the Zuk columns, so I will save the rest of my admiration for later and get to the news already:
Miranda 0.9.0 is now out! Miranda is very actively developed, but the release cycle isn't exactly lightning-fast. So 0.9.0 means something, and here's a few features off the list:

New improved protocols engine with full Unicode support
New high quality icon theme
First official x64 version
Added Windows 7 taskbar icon support

The weirdest feature added to this release was support for file transfers of over 4GB in size. I mean, who the heck transfers over 4GB of files over IM? This release also brings strong Unicode support across the board, so if you happen to be a non-English user this may come in handy. I just installed it myself, and the myriad of add-ons I use seem to work just fine.
And of course, Miranda keeps all of its existing goodness, including support for an insane number of protocols. I currently use it for IRC, ICQ, MSN, GChat, and Olark. One client to rule them all! If you've never used Miranda, now would be a great time to give it a spin!Miranda IM 0.9 is now out -- new icons, better Win7 support, and lots more! originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSilicon Laboratories Si International Seagate Technology Scientific Games

MapMyFitness Works Out $5 Million In Series A Funding

Denver, Colorado based MapMyFitness, Inc has just announced raising $5 Million in a Series A round of financing lead by Austin Ventures. The health-related social network and training application company operates a network of sites including MapMyFitness.com, MapMyRide.com, MapMyRun.com, MapMyTri.com, MapMyWalk.com, MapMyHike.com, and MapMyMountain.com.

The MapMyFitness community gives their over two million members the ability to record and store their various running, cycling, walking and hiking routes as well as access to a database of international routes, fitness calculators, and events listings.Qlogic . Progress Software Planar Systems Perot Systems

Samsung Galaxy Tab Almost Certainly Confirmed For Verizon [Galaxy Tab]

To follow up on previous conjecture about whether the Android-based Samsung Galaxy Tablet was heading to Verizon or Sprint, BGR just got a tip that shows the 7-inch device in Verizon's internal systems. That doesn't rule out Sprint also getting it, but it does all but confirm Verizon—since BGR's Verizon sources are pretty decent. [Boy Genius Report] More »






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Intel Upgrades Its Cell Phone—Buys Infineon's Wireless Solutions Business for $1.4bn [Mobile]

Intel has agreed to buy Infineon Technologies' Wireless Solutions business for around $1.4bn, as it positions itself to grab a chunk of the rapidly exploding smartphone market. Intel's CEO Paul Otellini said of the deal "The acquisition of Infineon's WLS (Wireless Solutions) business strengthens the second pillar of our computing strategy—internet connectivity—and enables us to offer a portfolio of products that covers the full range of wireless options from Wi-Fi and 3G to WiMax and LTE (4G)." More »






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Let's Hope the Print Oxford English Dictionary Really Dies [Books]

"Falling away by tens per cent a year," the print dictionary market "is just disappearing." That's what Oxford University Press' CEO Nigel Portwood says. And that's exactly why the third edition of the Oxford English Dictionary may be online only. More »






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The iPhone 4's Proximity Sensor Problem Won't Be Fixed In iOS 4.1 [Apple]

Back in July, at the iPhone 4 Antennagate conference, Steve Jobs acknowledged the iPhone 4's proximity sensor issues and said they'd be fixed in the "next update." According to an Apple Australia spokesperson, they won't. More »






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Store Your Physical Media On The Cloud (Shelf) [Shelves]

Don't let your digital media have all the fun playing on clouds, let's store our physical books, CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, and magazines on a cloud too. I did hear this cloudshelf has nearly a 100% uptime. [DesignTorget via NOTCOT] More »






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There Is Such Thing As Dry Water [Science]

Don't ask me what voodoo they used but scientists have created dry water. Well, they originally invented it back in 1968 but they've recently re-discovered it and this time, found an actual use for it. More »






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$250 Korean Android Tablet Looks Strangely Familiar

This rather familiar-looking tablet is in fact one of the first Android tablets in the wild. The Identity TAB comes from South Korea’s KT and will cost 300,000 Won, or around $250, and is almost identical to the upcoming Galaxy Tab from Samsung.
The TAB runs Android 2.2 Froyo, and the TFT LCD (multitouch) screen [...]Fiserv First Solar Finisar Fei Company

Snappy looking Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphics

Fujitsu's announced a new laptop, the Lifebook AH530 GFX. An update to the already available Lifebook AH530, this one's got an external graphics card with 1GB of dedicated video memory. Other than that, it boasts the exact same specs as the previous model -- a 15.6-inch glossy LCD, optional Core i3, i5, or i7 CPUs, up to 8GB of RAM and an up to 500GB HDD, a choice of Blu-ray or DVD drives, and HDMI output. There's also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, three USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, and gigabit ethernet onboard. They're set to start hitting shelves in the end of August, but no prices have been released yet. Full press release follow.

Continue reading Snappy looking Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphicsSnappy looking Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | CommentsMicrochip Technology Methode Electronics Mentor Graphics Mcafee

Google Chrome dev channel hits v7 -- get ready for native code in Web apps!

Filed under: Google, Browsers
Those of you who have been waiting patiently to see what Google's Native Client is all about shouldn't have to wonder much longer. With yesterday's bump to version 7, Google Chrome dev now comes with the NaCl plug-in enabled by default -- and as we've seen countless times before, once a feature is turned on it doesn't take long for Chrome developers to pounce on it.

So, what is Native Client all about? It's Google open source tech which allows native code (the kind of code which powers your favorite desktop apps) to run inside your browser. Assuming that browser is Google Chrome, of course, because no one else sports NaCl support yet. Native code in the browser should mean the arrival of Web apps that truly compete with desktop apps in terms of performance -- which could be a big boost to things like online media converters and photo editors. At the very least, you'll be able to play Quake in Chrome.

If you want to see Native Client in action, Google has a gallery of NaCl demo ports you can check out -- or at least you're meant to be able to check them out. Both Chrome dev and Canary responded with a "missing plug-in" message when i tried to load them, even though Native Client was enabled (as you can see in my screenshot).

The dev channel update was actually quite a major one, though it mostly contained bugfixes and cleaned up code. The full log of revisions is available here.

update: as reported in the comments, you need to add the --enable-nacl flag to your shortcut. I've done that, and the demos still don't load, however. The missing plug-in message did disappear at least...
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Mysterious Verizon-bound HTC handset appears mysteriously on the internet

Hey -- what's this? Well, from the looks of it, it's a new, as-yet-unnamed HTC device. There is perilously little info available about the mystery mobile, but it appears to boast an 8 megapixel camera with a flash plus a front-facing camera, a 4.3-inch screen, a headphone jack and a kickstand. It also appears that it's going to boast HTC's own Sense UI. This falls in line with what we've heard about Verizon's Android-heavy fall launch this year, so we would not be surprised to see this device make an appearance. Furthermore, we could go out on a limb and guess that it's possible this is the Merge mentioned in that lineup, which supposedly boasts a 1GHz processor. That's all there is to the story right now but we're going to stay up late tonight to be on the lookout for further information on this one. One more photo below and hit up the source for the rest.Continue reading Mysterious Verizon-bound HTC handset appears mysteriously on the internetMysterious Verizon-bound HTC handset appears mysteriously on the internet originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Boy Genius Report  | Email this | CommentsMicrosoft Microsemi Micros Systems Micron Technology

Samsung Galaxy Tab to have HDMI dock, leather case, and other sideshow trinkets

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 | CommentsSra International Spss Spansion Sonus Networks

Daily Crunch: Go Viral Edition

The Kindle Won, Part II: Kindle Outselling iBooks Like Wow Darth Watch: Cool Watch, Lawsuit Waiting To Happen Science! Viral Batteries To Be Woven Into Clothing I?d Live In It. Bufalino Camper Combines Car, Bedroom, Office Switchkey Flips Your Key Out Like A SwitchbladeAt&T Autodesk Automatic Data Processing Avnet

HP's Phil McKinney teases three mystery prototypes on Twitter

Well, this is certainly interesting -- that's HP CTO Phil McKinney pictured above in a pair of redacted shots that were posted to Twitter by HP's Mark Budgell. Described only as "early protos" by McKinney himself, the pictures show what appears to be phone-sized device, a tablet-sized device and, perhaps most curiously, something on McKinney's wrist (all mysteriously blacked out). Before you get your hopes up too much about a new wave of webOS devices, however, you might want to take a look at the second part of Budgell's tweet, which encourages folks to vote for McKinney's SXSW 2011 panel -- a panel in which McKinney promises to make some "bold predictions for the future - backed up with a number of breakthrough prototypes," and specifically talk about what the future will look like in "5 to 10 years." Now, we can't be certain of course, but that doesn't exactly suggest these are right around the corner. Head on past the break for a slightly bigger image.Continue reading HP's Phil McKinney teases three mystery prototypes on TwitterHP's Phil McKinney teases three mystery prototypes on Twitter originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  @philmckinney, @MarkatHP (Twitter)  | Email this | CommentsVolt Information Sciences Vishay Intertechnology Virgin Media Viewsonic

Watch NASA scientists create fake vomit for zero-gravity barf bags [Bodily Functions]

Not all NASA gigs involve rockets and spacesuits. Zero-G motion sickness is a common problem for astronauts, and someone has to test the bags o' biliousness. Meet those intrepid scientists who make NASA's fake vomit. More »






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HP's Phil McKinney teases three mystery prototypes on Twitter

Well, this is certainly interesting -- that's HP CTO Phil McKinney pictured above in a pair of redacted shots that were posted to Twitter by HP's Mark Budgell. Described only as "early protos" by McKinney himself, the pictures show what appears to be phone-sized device, a tablet-sized device and, perhaps most curiously, something on McKinney's wrist (all mysteriously blacked out). Before you get your hopes up too much about a new wave of webOS devices, however, you might want to take a look at the second part of Budgell's tweet, which encourages folks to vote for McKinney's SXSW 2011 panel -- a panel in which McKinney promises to make some "bold predictions for the future - backed up with a number of breakthrough prototypes," and specifically talk about what the future will look like in "5 to 10 years." Now, we can't be certain of course, but that doesn't exactly suggest these are right around the corner. Head on past the break for a slightly bigger image.Continue reading HP's Phil McKinney teases three mystery prototypes on TwitterHP's Phil McKinney teases three mystery prototypes on Twitter originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Aug 2010 16:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  @philmckinney, @MarkatHP (Twitter)  | Email this | CommentsAutomatic Data Processing Avnet Bharti Airtel Bt Group

Concept: Magic iRemote for iOS Apple TV/iTV

Dan Wineman?s concept, above, for an iOS-powered Apple TV/iTV remote that’s essentially an iPod touch without the screen, is interesting. Same accelerometer/gyro, same multitouch, same home button.


I think this device might even work as the only remote for the iTV, even when you?re just using it to, you know, watch TV. No pushbutton [...]Concept: Magic iRemote for iOS Apple TV/iTV is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
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You Can Now Watch Netflix Streaming Content on your iPhone or iPod touch!

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.Microsoft Microsemi Micros Systems Micron Technology

Talon Hard Shell Case for iPhone 4 (artistic version) ? review

The Talon Hard Shell Case for iPhone 4, this version with beautiful artistic print finish, is an extremely affordable way to both protect and personalize your iPhone 4. Ally already looked at the solid color versions, and these are the same except for the artistic prints:


Contempo Tree, with colorful leaves on a white background
Midnight [...]Talon Hard Shell Case for iPhone 4 (artistic version) – review is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
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A Dress Made From Computer Wires Is A Tangled Geeky Mess [Dress]

I love girls. I love computers. Then why don't I love this girl wearing a dress made from computer wires? I think it's because I want to see the wireless version. I mean, it's 2010 already! [Tina Sparkles via Make] More »






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Snappy looking Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphics

Fujitsu's announced a new laptop, the Lifebook AH530 GFX. An update to the already available Lifebook AH530, this one's got an external graphics card with 1GB of dedicated video memory. Other than that, it boasts the exact same specs as the previous model -- a 15.6-inch glossy LCD, optional Core i3, i5, or i7 CPUs, up to 8GB of RAM and an up to 500GB HDD, a choice of Blu-ray or DVD drives, and HDMI output. There's also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, three USB 2.0 ports, VGA output, and gigabit ethernet onboard. They're set to start hitting shelves in the end of August, but no prices have been released yet. Full press release follow.

Continue reading Snappy looking Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphicsSnappy looking Fujitsu Lifebook AH530 GFX boasts 1GB external graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | CommentsSonus Networks Sonic Automotive Skyworks Solutions Silicon Laboratories

M-Edge Method Portfolio for iPad

M-Edge has expanded their iPad offerings to include a leather portfolio that organizes your business and personal life. There’s a place in the back to hold your own�8.5X11-inch pad of paper. The front has an expandable pocket that holds standard file folders inside and has card slots and organizer pockets on the outside for your [...] Filed in categories: News, iPhone, iPad, iPod relatedTagged: iPad caseM-Edge Method Portfolio for iPad originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 25, 2010 at 7:00 am.Hynix Semiconductor Infosys Technologies International Business Machines Inventec

Fennec (a.k.a. Firefox Mobile) goes alpha for Android and Nokia N900

Well, it looks like you can finally get rid of that less-than-stable pre-alpha release of Fennec (a.k.a. Firefox Mobile) for Android -- Mozillla has just released the full alpha release for not only Android (2.0 and later), but the Nokia N900 as well. The big news with this release is an increase in "performance and responsiveness to user actions" (always a good thing), as well as two new features dubbed "Electrolysis" and "Layers," the former of which lets the browser interface run in a separate process from the one rendering web content, while the latter promises to "greatly improve performance in graphic intensive actions like scrolling, zooming, animations and video." You'll also get full support for add-ons, and Firefox Sync built into the browser to let you have a continuous experience as you move between devices. Hit up the link below for the download link, and for a quick video overview of what's in store.Fennec (a.k.a. Firefox Mobile) goes alpha for Android and Nokia N900 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 15:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  The Mozilla Blog  | Email this | Comments



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Nature Sounds is an awesome ambient noise generator

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Usually, when I need to focus in a distracting environment I just put on my earbuds and head over to SimplyNoise. But SimplyNoise is a bit too simple at times; it just generates a "wall" of white, brown, or pink noise. It can oscillate the volume a little bit, but that's just about it. That's not a flaw - it's how SimplyNoise was designed.
But what if I want some atmosphere to go with my custom noise? What if I want it to have a certain "vibe," or I want it to inspire me? Plus, some people simply dislike the monotony of a noise generator.
Introducing Nature Sounds. This beautifully simple Flash tool provides you with four audio channels. You populate each channel with a looping sample that you can choose from a vast palette. You've got sounds of whales, the beach, fire crackling, crickets, a heartbeat, drums thumping in the distance, etc. The palette is extensive.
You populate each of the channels with the sample of your choice, and then you can set the volume and the stereo balance (left/right). You can also have the volume oscillate; the continuous bar that you see at the bottom of each channel shows that, for my soundscape, I wanted all sounds to simply continue. There are four different patterns that you can select for each channel, or you can have the sound periodically fade out and start up again.
By adding and removing samples and tweaking the various settings, you can come up with a complete soundscape that really conveys a certain "feel." Once you're done, you can download your creation or save it under its own URL. Then, just access that URL whenever you want to listen to it again (or send it to friends). I saved mine under the classy title Whales and Stuff.Nature Sounds is an awesome ambient noise generator originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsFormfactor Fiserv First Solar Finisar

Windows Live Sync dies, zombie Live Mesh is reborn

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When Microsoft revealed the first beta version of Windows Live Essentials, a number of Live Mesh users were a little miffed. In addition to dropping the name, Microsoft dialed back the free storage space from 5GB to 2GB.

Today, however, they've announced that they're going to take a mulligan and un-re-name Live Sync. It's going to be called Live Mesh after all, and more importantly you're also going to get that extra 3GB of space back.

Mesh probably makes more sense anyway, what with Sync including the desktop remote functionality. But hey, who gives a rat's patoot about the name when you can now cram in more than double the digital crud? Who knows, maybe some day they'll open the floodgates and let us have Mesh access to the whole 25GB SkyDrive theoretically offers...Windows Live Sync dies, zombie Live Mesh is reborn originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 16:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsMicron Technology Microchip Technology Methode Electronics Mentor Graphics

Former Playdom Employee Sentenced To Jail Time In Zynga Lawsuit

Last fall Zynga sued rival gaming developer Playdom (recently acquired by Disney) for an array of issues including misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of contract, and breach of the duty of loyalty.

In short Zynga accused Playdom of stealing its confidential 'Zynga Playbook'.

The case continues, but the drama has reached its peak. The court today held one former Zynga and Playdom employee, Raymond Holmes, in contempt and sentenced him to ten days in county jail and a $4,000 fine. Fortunately for Holmes, Judge Mark Pierce then suspended the sentence. That means Holmes won't do the time unless he continues to, well, piss off Judge Pierce. The full order is embedded below.Rockwell Automation Rf Micro Devices Red Hat Radisys

SecondMarket And StockTwits Team Up To Let You Tweet About Private Company Stock

StockTwits has built a business out of people tweeting their thoughts and actions around various public stocks. SecondMarket has built a business out of people interested in the buying and selling of various private stocks. It seems only natural to shove the two together. Which is exactly what they're doing today with a new partnership.

As you may be aware, to send a tweet to StockTwits, you have to append the "$SYMBOL" syntax to your tweet. The same idea will now work with these private stocks that SecondMarket tracks. For example, if you're interested in TechCrunch stock, you'd tweet your thoughts with "$TCRH" appended on to the tweet. For Facebook, you'd use "$FBOOK". For Twitter, "$TWIT". And so on.Mcafee Maximus Mantech International Manhattan Associates

Nature Sounds is an awesome ambient noise generator

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Usually, when I need to focus in a distracting environment I just put on my earbuds and head over to SimplyNoise. But SimplyNoise is a bit too simple at times; it just generates a "wall" of white, brown, or pink noise. It can oscillate the volume a little bit, but that's just about it. That's not a flaw - it's how SimplyNoise was designed.
But what if I want some atmosphere to go with my custom noise? What if I want it to have a certain "vibe," or I want it to inspire me? Plus, some people simply dislike the monotony of a noise generator.
Introducing Nature Sounds. This beautifully simple Flash tool provides you with four audio channels. You populate each channel with a looping sample that you can choose from a vast palette. You've got sounds of whales, the beach, fire crackling, crickets, a heartbeat, drums thumping in the distance, etc. The palette is extensive.
You populate each of the channels with the sample of your choice, and then you can set the volume and the stereo balance (left/right). You can also have the volume oscillate; the continuous bar that you see at the bottom of each channel shows that, for my soundscape, I wanted all sounds to simply continue. There are four different patterns that you can select for each channel, or you can have the sound periodically fade out and start up again.
By adding and removing samples and tweaking the various settings, you can come up with a complete soundscape that really conveys a certain "feel." Once you're done, you can download your creation or save it under its own URL. Then, just access that URL whenever you want to listen to it again (or send it to friends). I saved mine under the classy title Whales and Stuff.Nature Sounds is an awesome ambient noise generator originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsMicrosemi Micros Systems Micron Technology Microchip Technology

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T review

We've already published a pretty exhaustive review of Sony Ericsson's Xperia X10 some five months ago, but it's taken until this month for it to reach AT&T's network and retail chain. A lot's changed in the mobile phone market since then -- the iPhone 4, the EVO 4G, Dell Streak, numerous Verizon Droids, and so on. Does the X10 still compete? Read on to find out.Continue reading Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T reviewSony Ericsson Xperia X10 for AT&T review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Aug 2010 13:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | CommentsResearch In Motion Rogers Communications Saic Satyam Computer Services

SecondMarket And StockTwits Team Up To Let You Tweet About Private Company Stock

StockTwits has built a business out of people tweeting their thoughts and actions around various public stocks. SecondMarket has built a business out of people interested in the buying and selling of various private stocks. It seems only natural to shove the two together. Which is exactly what they're doing today with a new partnership.

As you may be aware, to send a tweet to StockTwits, you have to append the "$SYMBOL" syntax to your tweet. The same idea will now work with these private stocks that SecondMarket tracks. For example, if you're interested in TechCrunch stock, you'd tweet your thoughts with "$TCRH" appended on to the tweet. For Facebook, you'd use "$FBOOK". For Twitter, "$TWIT". And so on.Oracle Powerchip Semiconductor Priceline.Com Qimonda

Dr. NakaMats: The Man Who Claims to Have Invented Nearly Everything You Love [Inventions]

It's tough to think about inventors without remembering dear Dr. NakaMats. He claims to have invented over 3,000 items—frequently while almost drowning himself—and basically thinks Thomas Edison's an uneducated wimp who quit at 1,093 inventions. More »






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Lawsuit Says Teens Should Not Be Allowed To Like Ads On Facebook

Some people don't like ads. But a new class action lawsuit in California against Facebook (embedded below) thinks it should be illegal for teenagers to like any ads without first obtaining parental consent.

We've written before about the legal implications of using the likeness of Facebook members in advertising, but this time it is not a joke. And the issue is Facebook's "Like" button, not using the likeness of a person to plug a product. On Facebook, you can "like" any status update or post in your stream, but you can also "like" ads. When you do so, it can appear as a status update to all your friends if that ad is linked to a Facebook page, thus turning the "like" button into a social endorsement. (If it is not linked to a page, liking an ad is simply used by Facebook to help them determine the quality of an ad, and it will not appear in your stream).Accenture Acer Adobe Systems Advanced Semiconductor Engineering

Gadget Lab Podcast: iPods, Tablets and Wireless Remedies

The Gadget Lab crew kicks off this week’s podcast with a look at Dylan Tweney’s ugly new kicks, a pair of surf shoes made of recycled soda bottles. They cost $70. Seriously.

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MIT Seaswarm autonomous robots coming soon to an oil spill near you (video)

Think of it as an autonomous, swarming, photovoltaic legion of seagoing Roombas (or don't, if you're easily upset). The Seaswarm project at MIT takes a thin, hydrophobic material and drags it behind a robot outfitted with GPS and WiFi for determining its location and communicating within a swarm. When deployed, the group finds the outer edges of an oil spill, and works its way into the center, coordinating the cleanup with minimal human interference. The material itself can take on twenty times its weight in oil. And yes, the whole thing is re-usable. According to researchers, 5,000 of these relatively low cost devices could have cleaned up the BP oil disaster in a month -- which is more than we can say for Kevin Costner! See it in action after the break.Continue reading MIT Seaswarm autonomous robots coming soon to an oil spill near you (video)MIT Seaswarm autonomous robots coming soon to an oil spill near you (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 08:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Switched  |  MIT  | Email this | CommentsTrimble Navigation Limited Trident Microsystems Transaction Systems Architects Total System Services

Genius HD Webcam with Crazytalk Software

Are you a fan of sending webcam films of little Wanda and her loose tooth to Aunt Millie in Iowa, or any other webcam uses?� Genius, a Florida company with an extensive line of webcams has just released what looks to be a pretty cool new webcam, the eFACE 2025 which is bundled with CrazyTalk [...] Filed in categories: Desktop Computer Gear, News, Spotlight GadgetsTagged: WebcamGenius HD Webcam with Crazytalk Software originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 26, 2010 at 10:33 am.Sonus Networks Sonic Automotive Skyworks Solutions Silicon Laboratories

Verizon confirms Android 2.2 update for Droid Incredible hits today

Just as we thought, HTC's Droid Incredible for Verizon is getting boosted from Android 2.1 to 2.2 today, which should make plenty of owners (and plenty of non-owners who've been unable to find any stock for the past couple months) happy as a clam. Major features include pre-installed Flash 10.1, 720p video recording, mobile hotspot support as first introduced for Verizon on the Droid X, and naturally, all the other standard greatness you've come to expect with Froyo. We imagine this update will take a couple weeks to roll out to everyone, so show some patience, Droid Incredible owners -- or, you know, do like we do and search frantically for an update.zip to get posted somewhere.

[Thanks, Ryan]Verizon confirms Android 2.2 update for Droid Incredible hits today originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  @VZWSupport (Twitter)  | Email this | CommentsElectronic Data Systems Electronic Arts Eclipsys Eastman Kodak Co

Samsung 90 and 30 series LCDs work hard as computer monitors, play hard as 1080p HDTVs

The dividing line between computer monitor and HDTV grows ever thinner. Samsung is announcing two new series of multi-function monitors, displays that handle the computing you need with sizes ranging from 21.5- to 24-inches, 1920 x 1080 worth of pixels, and a response time of 5ms. But, they also handle the entertainment you want, with HDTV tuners, built-in speakers, and even remote controls. The $420, 24-inch 90 Series offers LED-backlighting and a retina-punishing 5,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, while the 21.5-, 23-, and 24-inch 30 Series makes do with a paltry 70,000:1 dynamic ratio at prices ranging from $270 to $330. All these genre-benders are shipping now, perfect for your dorm room escapades.Continue reading Samsung 90 and 30 series LCDs work hard as computer monitors, play hard as 1080p HDTVsSamsung 90 and 30 series LCDs work hard as computer monitors, play hard as 1080p HDTVs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 07:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | CommentsShaw Communications Siemens Zoran Zions Ban

Angry Birds arrives on webOS and Palm Pre, user productivity soon to plummet

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Angry Birds has been one of the most popular games on the App Store for a coon's age. It's the number one paid app in pretty much every country. Now, at long last, those of us who own a webOS device will be launching birds and destroying stuff to our hearts' content. Yes, Angry Birds is on its way to the Palm Pre (and will soon follow on the Pixi).

PreCentral has shared a video of the avian antics, which you can check out after the beak. Break, rather ... Break.

WebOS users, get your credit cards ready and charge up your spare battery! Angry Birds should be appearing in the App Catalog any day now...
Angry Birds arrives on webOS and Palm Pre, user productivity soon to plummet originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsInsight Enterprises Ingram Micro Informatica Infocus

Daily Crunch: Gift Bag Edition

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 SegwayTrimble Navigation Limited Trident Microsystems Transaction Systems Architects Total System Services

Nanotechnology enables ultra high-def LCDs, cheaper stacked-electrode OLED screens

Pixel density enthusiasts, pay close attention, because science is ready to blow your minds -- the University of Michigan has developed an LCD technology that can display their logo in a space just nine microns high. By creating a filter made of microscopic metal gratings with differently sized holes just a few hundred nanometers wide, researchers discovered they could precisely capture wavelengths associated to red, green and blue light, producing pixels roughly eight times smaller than those in the iPhone 4's famous screen, and entire images that could practically fit inside a single dot of Kopin's microdisplay.

Meanwhile, OLEDs (which don't require filters to produce their color) saw a nanotech breakthrough of their own last week, as a group at the University of Florida have discovered that carbon nanotubes can revitalize a once-inefficient but promising vertical stacking technique. Layering thin sheets of aluminum, carbon nanotubes, organic material and finally gold on top of a glass substrate, scientists have created OLEDs that promise to be cheaper, faster and require one-tenth of the power of those using polycrystalline silicon, and could theoretically be printed as a flexible display as well. Here's hoping we'll see the fruits of these fellows' labors soon -- we can't wait to pen a follow-up to this epic fight.Nanotechnology enables ultra high-def LCDs, cheaper stacked-electrode OLED screens originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 09:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TG Daily, OLED-Info.com  |  Technology Review, University of Michigan  | Email this | CommentsMemc Electronic Materials Microsoft Millicom Intl. Cellular Mobile Telesystems

Snag a copy of ?The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros ? Free eBook?

The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros – Free eBook [affiliate link] is a 46 page guide that will introduce you to Windows 7 and what it has to offer. This guide will go over the software compatible issues, you will learn about the new taskbar, how to use and customize Windows Aero, what [...] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Snag a copy of “The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros – Free eBook” originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 27, 2010 at 12:00 pm.Syntel Syntax-Brillian Synopsys Synnex

Snag a copy of ?The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros ? Free eBook?

The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros – Free eBook [affiliate link] is a 46 page guide that will introduce you to Windows 7 and what it has to offer. This guide will go over the software compatible issues, you will learn about the new taskbar, how to use and customize Windows Aero, what [...] Filed in categories: NewsTagged: Snag a copy of “The Windows 7 Guide: From Newbies to Pros – Free eBook” originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on August 27, 2010 at 12:00 pm.Alltel Amazon.Com America Movil Amkor Technology

2 Task Manager Apps: Choose the Features You Can Live Without

Today, if you're in need of a task manager application, you're looking at a category filled -- perhaps even overfilled -- with options. If you carry a smartphone, you probably have a to-do list app in your pocket already. Gone are the days when Linux users had to panic over finding a suitable clone for Microsoft Outlook like Evolution.Syntel Syntax-Brillian Synopsys Synnex

Even a Non-Gamer Would Struggle to Resist the Mag Gun Controller [Guns]

Even as someone not very prone to gaming, I'm attracted to the idea of the Mag Gun controller. It works with multiple consoles, has logical controls, and looks like it'd make a first-person shooter the highlight of an afternoon. More »






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Daily Crunch: Robot Vanity Edition

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 CreamApplied Materials Arian Semiconductor Equipment Arrow Electronics Asml Holding

Froyo update for the Evo 4G is now rootable

 The Froyo (Android 2.2) update for the Evo 4G has been rooted.  While the current method is a bit hairy and involves timing and a bit of luck, the directions look very straightforward, and more important, not too dangerous to your precious hardware.  The method is a mix of the recent exploit used on the Droid 2 and tools from the UnrEVOked team, and should leave you with a fully rooted and bootloader unlocked Evo, ready for your choice of a custom ROM.  Remember, this sort of thing breaks warranties and has the potential to ruin things, even if this method looks fairly safe.  Proceed at your own risk, or wait it out a few days to see if an easier method rolls around -- nobody here will blame you. But you trailblazers, hit the source link to give it a go!  [xda-developers] Thanks Chuck!Posted originally at Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories

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