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29.06.2011 24:00 Uhr
Roku 2 line passes through the FCC with modest hardware updates and a reset button
It hasn't even been a year since Roku last updated its line of streaming media players -- but nine months is a long time in the gadget world. So it was pleasant, though not entirely surprising, to spot a trio of new devices from the IPTV pioneer sauntering through the FCC bearing the model numbers 3000X, 3050X, and 3100X. Eventually the three boxes will likely be sold as the Roku 2 HD, XD, and XS respectively. We'll have to wait to see if there's anything new on the software side, but we can tell you there have be
29.06.2011 23:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Postbox 2.5 out with new Mac theme, 64-bit mode
Postbox is a favored alternate email client among the TUAW staff and version 2.5 was just released with a number of updates.
This includes Postbox now running in 64-bit mode along with a new theme, interface and icon set that does much to make it look similar to the built-in Mail app, but retain Postbox's distinct style. Double-row vertical thread view is now supported along with a streamlined message view. In addition to all of this is a major price reducti
29.06.2011 23:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Cisco Cius Android tablet hands-on (video)
In the market for a $750 Android tablet with an IT-controlled closed ecosystem, Atom processor, and a requisite middle man to place your order? Then you probably work for a corporation. Cisco's Cius Android tablet was designed with a Cisco infrastructure in mind, focusing heavily on security and integration with other products. Sure, you can watch HD video or play Angry Birds (if IT is willing to flip the switch on game downloads), but you'll mostly be using the Cius to join WebEx presentations, TelePresence conferences, and access custom enterprise apps --
29.06.2011 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft Office 365 – Cloud-basiertes Büropaket
Seit gestern ist Microsofts neues Büropaket Office 365 als Cloud-Angebot in insgesamt 40 Ländern, darunter Deutschland, erhältlich. Durch Cloud-basierte Dienste möchte Microsoft die Möglichkeiten von Office für alle Unternehmensformen und -größen öffnen.
29.06.2011 23:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Opera 11.50 und TenFourFox 5 zur Browser-Aktualisierung
Dem Reigen der Browser-Erneuerungen folgen jetzt auch Opera und TenFourFox. Opera hängt anders als Google Chrome und Firefox eine 50 an die 11 und glänzt mit neuen Personalisierungsmöglichkeiten und schlanker Oberfläche, das OpenSource-Projekt TenFourFox folgt FireFox und bringt mit Version 5 den Browser für PowerPC-Macs voran.Google Chrome war mit Version 12 nach anderthalb Monaten (Version
29.06.2011 23:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Microsoft hires former Disney marketer to sell Windows 8
Microsoft is looking to shake up its marketing strategy with the launch of Windows 8, a new hire's position has uncovered. It has just recently hired Disney's former brand strategy director Jay Victor to serve in the same role at its project. While he hasn't outlined his plans, Victor's job listing has him developing the marketing and positioning for all the major brands, including Windows, Bing, Office, and the Xbox.
29.06.2011 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Magpul Executive Field Case for iPhone 4
The shell is straightforward, made of a semi-hardened rubber that slips right around the body of the iPhone 4; it’s rigid enough that the back and sides hold their shape. Twelve ribs line the outside edges to provide some grip, and both the Sleep/Wake button and volume controls are covered with ridged polymer for protection. As has become traditional for iPhone cases, there are openings for the headphone port and mic, side switch, rear camera,…
29.06.2011 23:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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TUAW TV Live: Conversations with the Kahuna
Wikipedia defines Kahuna as a Hawaiian word meaning "Priest, sorcerer, magician, wizard, minister, expert in any profession," and Doc Rock is certainly a wizard of words and an expert in all things Apple. Doc is my guest today on TUAW TV Live, and we plan on having a lively hour of discussion and fun. We'd love to have you join us through the live chat and our video stream of Apple nonsense.
Below, you'll find a Ustream livestream viewer and a chat tool. The ch
29.06.2011 23:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Symantec report on mobile security concludes iOS and Android both vulnerable to attacks
In Symantec's bleak, dystopian world, it doesn't matter whether you choose Android or iOS -- you'll be making yourself vulnerable to attacks regardless of the camp you're in. The company just concluded a study pitting iOS's security against Android's -- an undertaking intended mainly for corporate IT staffs trying to figure out which devices they can safely issue to employees. (Curiously, despite the enterprise focus, you won't find a single comparison against BlackBerrys.) Although iOS won higher marks when it came to thwarting traditional malware and a more modest advantage in terms of data loss, data integrity, and service attacks, the two platforms proved equally adept at preventing web-based attacks -- and equally powerles
29.06.2011 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Jimmy Schulz: Liberale gegen Bayern-Trojaner
Die Verwendung von Trojanersoftware mit Screenshot-Funktion in Bayern stößt auf Protest bei der FDP. Der Liberale Jimmy Schulz nannte das Vorgehen des Landeskriminalamts unerträglich. (Vorratsdatenspeicherung, Datenschutz)
29.06.2011 23:05 Uhr, golem,
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29.06.2011 23:00 Uhr
Department of Justice probe eyes Sony's rechargeable battery business
After the headache-inducing bout of hacking woes that beset the corporation in recent weeks, a new Department of Justice-led investigation into Sony's US electronics division may have the company emptying that aspirin bottle. Details of the inquiry are scarce at the moment, but with the company's cooperation confirmed, all signs lead to an alleged price fixing of its rechargeable battery business. Citing data from a Tokyo-based research firm, a Bloomberg report indicates that a 2010 market surplus had Sony Electronics (amongst others) lowering battery prices at the e
29.06.2011 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ following backlash, promises multicamera support and other updates
Though Apple took to the pages of The New York Times last week to respond to a chorus of criticism about Final Cut Pro X, it's clear the company is going to have to go a little further in assuaging videographers who were alarmed to learn that the built-from-the-ground-up software omits certain key features found in Final Cut Pro 7. The outfit has posted an FAQ page on its site, which answers oft-repeated questions, yes, but also reassures users that some -- but not all -- of these features are
29.06.2011 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hitachi may join Sony, Toshiba for phone LCD megagroup
Hitachi has been asking to join the proposed Sony-Toshiba phone LCD alliance for what could make one of the larger mobile display makers, the Nikkei BP said Wednesday. The third entrant would join in making small- and mid-size LCDs. Terms of the deal weren't mentioned but could see a deal in July and the new venture go live before the end of the year.
29.06.2011 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Speck CandyShell View for iPhone 4
Before we discuss what’s seriously wrong in CandyShell View, there are certainly some things that we do like about this case. Like its predecessors, the case is made of hard plastic—this time with a less easily scuffed matte finish—plus an inner lining of soft rubber that extends to the corners and forms a lip around the glass screen. It’s one of the most protective combinations of materials around, and a big part of the reason…
29.06.2011 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Review: Speck HandyShell for iPad 2
The great idea behind HandyShell is to pair three different parts together almost seamlessly into a frame that holds the iPad 2 inside and provides optional vertical or horizontal reclining support as needed. Soft matte plastic is used around the tablet’s edges, providing perfectly-cut holes for the rear camera, mic, speaker, and accessory ports, while offering complete coverage for the iPad 2’s top and side buttons. HandyShell’s…
29.06.2011 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Google helps developers deliver Flash content to HTML5 with Swiffy
With minimal fanfare, Google has released Swiffy. It lets developers convert Flash SWF files to HTML5 so they are usable on Mobile Safari and other platforms that do not support Flash.
For Adobe, the company that created Flash and aimed to have it to be the major animation and video standard on the web, this means that designers and animators can continue to use the well-known (and expensive) Flash authoring environment while addressing the growing number of HTML5 clients.
The utility won't convert Flash videos, but seems to work quite well on web animations. You can see some examples from Google here and here. If you're viewing the demos
29.06.2011 22:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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WiGig hits version 1.1, adds wireless HDMI to its arsenal to celebrate
To this point, not much has come of this whole WiGig thing, but the coalition is marching forward and expanding the standard's capabilities with the introduction of version 1.1. The latest specification makes several tweaks to the 60GHz wireless protocol, but the big news is that the Wireless Gigabit Alliance has signed up with HDMI Licensing, LLC -- adding the ubiquitous video jack to its arsenal, which already includes cable-free DisplayPort. WiGig display adapters are still expected to hit the market by the end of the year but, for now,
29.06.2011 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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29.06.2011 22:00 Uhr
Visualized: a zettabyte
Remember the good old days when a gigabyte was considered a lot of space? Improvements in hard disk technology have allowed the humble magnetic drive to reach the dizzying heights of multiple terabytes of storage, but Cisco foresees a future that's a few orders of magnitude more impressive. Pinpointing 2015 as the commencement of what it calls the zettabyte era, the company has put together a handy infographic to show us just how much data can be fit into one: you can alternatively think of it as the equivalent of 250 billion DVDs, 36 million years of HD video, or the volume of the Great Wall of China if you allow an 11oz cup of coffee to represent a gig
29.06.2011 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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White MacBook supplies very low
Students looking forward to picking up a white MacBook are finding that supplies of the bleached 'Books are limited. According to a post on AppleInsider, stocks of MacBooks are sold out at many authorized Apple resellers, including Amazon, MacConnection, and J&R. Other resellers are reporting low inventories as well.
Apple has recently discounted the price of the MacBook for education buyers fr
29.06.2011 21:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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HP confirms it's in talks about licensing webOS, Samsung tipped as a possibility
HP CEO Leo Apotheker has already indicated that he's totally open to licensing webOS to other companies, and he's now confirmed that HP has, in fact, been in talks with a "number of companies" about that possibility. Not surprisingly, he didn't get much more specific than that, and went some way to dampen expectations a bit, saying that "there is no time pressure to do this." According to Bloomberg, however, "three people with knowledge of the discussions" say that Samsung is one of the companies HP has had talks with, and one said that the company is
29.06.2011 21:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung rumored in talks to license webOS from HP
HP is involved in negotiations to license its webOS software for mobile devices, CEO Leo Apotheker said in an interview. While a number of companies are interested, Samsung is one of them, three unnamed sources close to the discussions maintain, according to a Bloomberg report. The HP CEO and a Samsung spokesperson, Jason Kim, didn't comment on these rumors.
29.06.2011 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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TUAW's Daily Mac App: Byword
To a writer a decent text editor is worth its weight in gold. Unlike Word or Pages, Byword is a text editor that gives you just enough to get the job done, while getting out of your way. In its most basic form it's a plain text editor, but it can also produce and edit rich-text files and MultiMarkdown support, meaning that for the most part, you can get alm
29.06.2011 21:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Yamaha brings Tenori-On instrument to the App Store
Yamaha has introduced a new iOS app that serves as a virtual representation of the company's Tenori-On musical arrangement hardware. The app, titled TNR-i, offers the same 16x16 button grid, which is used to control time and pitch of looped samples. Users can simultaneously configure a variety of different sound layers and song patterns, while six different performance modes further change the presentation style.
29.06.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Monster preps ClarityHD loudspeakers with iPod dock
Monster today announced the ClarityHD Model One High Definition Multi-Media Speaker Monitor. The Model One integrates an iPod dock and amplifier onto one of the bookshelf-sized speakers that come as a paired system. The speakers carry both 6.5-inch bass drivers and soft-dome tweeters.
29.06.2011 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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29.06.2011 21:00 Uhr
Google stellt "Takeout" zum Datenexport vor
Mit einem neuen Angebot namens Takeout möchte der US-amerikanische Internetkonzern Google beziehungsweise die Data Liberation Front eine einfache Möglichkeit zum Export von gespeicherten Daten ermöglichen. (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltSymantec: Apples iOS ist sicherer als AndroidSwiffy: Google konvertiert Flash-Inhalte in HTML5
29.06.2011 20:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Review: Gameloft BackStab
Apart from its universal iOS support, though, BackStab is otherwise pretty much the definition of a “solid” game, and cut from the same sort of good rather than great cloth we’ve seen in other Gameloft titles over the past year or so. You take control of Henry Blake, a British naval officer whose seeming friendship with fellow Captain Kane is ended with a double-cross during a violent raid of a city. Blake is knocked out and imprisoned,…
29.06.2011 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Alcatel-Lucent's FP3 network processor routes at 400Mbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams
Looks like the world wide web is seeing a few upgrades this week. Shortly after NC State announced a new methodology for routing fiber optic connections more quickly, in flies Alcatel-Lucent with a shiny new network processor to make things even faster. The FP3 that was announced this week promises a "fourfold increase in performance over the fastest IP network available," supporting 400Gbps transmission speeds while cutting power consumption by up to 50 percent. The chip's been demonstrated to the powers that be this week, and it's reportedly designed to "address tomorrow's demand for ultra-high performance public an
29.06.2011 20:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Durchsuchung bei vermeintlichem LulzSec-Mitglied
Da Laurelai Bailey angeblich mit der Hackergruppe Lulzsec in Verbindung stehen soll hat die US-amerikanische Staatspolizei in der letzten Woche bei ihr eine Hausdurchsuchung durchgeführt. Als Hauptgrund für (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMySpace wird zum Dumping-Preis verschleudertAnti-Terror-Gesetze: Verlängerung ist beschlossen
29.06.2011 20:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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MyInstaAlbum speichert Instagram-Fotos, LifeLaps das ganze Leben
Dass die iPhone-Kamera in den Flickr-Statistiken mittlerweile als beliebteste Kamera enttarnt wird, mag auch an Apps wie Instagram liegen, die fade, blasse Fotos wie kleine Kunstwerke erscheinen lassen. Zum Verwalten der Instagram-Sammlung am Mac haben wir bereits die Mac App Carousel vorgestellt. Mit MyInstaAlbum* steht nun auch die passende Lösung für das iPhone zur Verfügung.
29.06.2011 20:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Buffalo intros MiniStation Plus drives with USB 3.0
Buffalo has just shipped its latest portable storage product range, the MiniStation Plus. The drives sport a backwards-compatible USB 3.0 port for transfers up to 5Gbps. They are housed in a shockproof chassis, though they're not rated as rugged drives.
29.06.2011 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Mac 101: Using Keychain Access to remember the password you forgot
One of the unsung joys of being a Mac consultant is getting emails from clients with problems that aren't critical enough warrant a billable office visit but still need attention. This morning, I heard from client who needed to add two Macs onto the office AirPort network but couldn't remember the password. Here's how she (and you) can retrieve that password.
Most of the time when Mac users are asked to create a passw
29.06.2011 20:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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CyanogenMod 7 on the Nook Color hands-on (video)
It's hard not to love Barnes & Noble's Nook Color, especially if you're amongst those who'd rather look at text on a quality backlit screen than an e-paper display. Not only did we enjoy the e-book reader when we first reviewed it, but it keeps getting better thanks to updates to its hidden Android core plus the recent addition of its own app store complete with Pandora and Angry Birds. And while there's also a decent bundled web browser and music player, it's not the software that we like the most -- it's th
29.06.2011 20:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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29.06.2011 20:00 Uhr
Happy Birthday: Das iPhone wird 4 Jahre alt
Klingt komisch, ist aber so: Erst vier Jahre ist es her seit Apple mit dem iPhone nichts weniger als eine Revolution auf dem Mobilfunkmarkt anzettelte. Genauer gesehen sind es sogar, wenn es nach Apple geht, vier Revolutionen. Eine für jedes Modell. Die fünfte Revolution steht uns voraussichtlich
29.06.2011 19:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Delkin intros 64GB SDXC card, claims to be the fastest with 45MBps write speeds
We have a sneaking suspicion we've written this post before. Oh wait, we did -- sort of. Months after taking a victory lap to flaunt the world's fastest SDHC card, Delkin is back, this time with a superlatively speedy SDXC in tow. The 64GB Elite633 card promises read and write speeds of 95 MBps and 45 MBps, respectively -- that compares with 95MBps and 80MBps for the company's 32GB SDHC. With a price of $539.99, of course, it wasn't exactly intended for those of you who are too lazy to dump some 17,000-odd photos onto a hard drive. Rather, it'll come in handy for the enthusiast crowd, especially folks with a penchant for h
29.06.2011 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: BodyGuardz Earjax Moxy With Mic
It seems like every iPod/iPhone accessory developer on the planet is getting into the earphone racket these days with Chinese-made canalphones, and now we can add well-known film and case maker BodyGuardz/NLU to the list of examples. Using two-toned metal bodies in some unusual color combinations -- rust brown with silver rings or glossy black with blue rings -- BodyGuardz has released Earjax Moxy ($65), with a mic-laden version going for…
29.06.2011 19:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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OnLive CEO reveals 'entirely new approach' to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon's Law
"In advance, yes -- you're right, it's impossible. But nonetheless, we have ten radios all working at the same frequency, all at the Shannon limit and there's no interference." You may not fully grok the significance of that statement, but anyone heavily involved in solving the wireless bandwidth crisis is probably dropjawed. For a little background, there's a perceived limit in wireless known as Shannon's Law, which largely explains why no one can watch a YouTube clip on their EVO at Michigan Stadium. For whatever reason, it's been assumed that this law was fundamentally unbreakable, but it looks as if an unlikely member of society may have just overrode expectations. OnLive's CEO
29.06.2011 19:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony cooperating with DOJ on lithium battery antitrust case
Sony in a filing late Tuesday revealed that it was under investigation by the Department of Justice for possible anti-competitive behavior over lithium batteries. It had been asked for information by the US government agency on May 3 and now says it's cooperating. It's unclear what concerns the DOJ has, although the investigation may be one part of a larger industry-wide hunt.
29.06.2011 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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TUAW TV Live at 5 PM EDT: Catching the TUAWloha spirit
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to your computer, two of the most recognizable voices in Mac-dom are back. My mellifluous voice and that of the pride of the Aloha State -- Doc Rock -- will be gracing the Interwebs today in our special pre-Fourth of July episode.
Actually, there's nothing special at all about today's episode, but it's always a lot of fun when the Doc does a house call. I've got a few new products to demo, Doc and I will be talking about a fun new app that keeps your calendar within view at all times,
29.06.2011 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Mac mini goes on backorder with Amazon UK, Best Buy
The Mac mini is once again in short supply, observers point out. At the Best Buy US website the device is now listed as backordered, with a shipping time of one to two weeks, although pick-up should be possible at some stores. Amazon UK is also listing the computer as backordered, though with a specific resupply date of July 5th.
29.06.2011 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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29.06.2011 19:00 Uhr
Anonymous: Boykott-Aktion gegen Orlando gestartet
Das Anonymous-Netzwerk hat eine neue Aktion gegen die Stadt Orlando in Florida begonnen. Während in der letzten Zeit fast nur noch DoS-Angriffe das Mittel er Wahl waren, greifen die Aktivisten nun auch wieder (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltARD-Chefin: "Nicht jeder Text ist eine Zeitung"MySpace wird zum Dumping-Preis verschleudert
29.06.2011 18:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Windows Phone "Mango" Beta für Entwickler ist da
Microsoft hat etwas später als ursprünglich erwartet mit der Auslieferung der Betaversion der neuen Windows Phone-Version "Mango" an Entwickler begonnen. Gleichzeitig wurde auch eine neue Beta der Windows (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAngry Birds jetzt auch für Windows Phone 7Internet Explorer 9: Update für scharfe Schrift
29.06.2011 18:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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SWTOR: 200 Stunden Spielzeit pro Klasse
Nach wie vor gibt es lediglich Spekulationen rund um den möglichen Erscheinungstermin von „Star Wars: The Old Republic“, zuletzt wurde der September gehandelt. Auch wenn er dazu schwieg, erlaubte Frank Gibeau im Gespräch mit dem Branchenportal gamesindustry zumindest einen kleinen Einblick in den Umfang des Spiels.
29.06.2011 18:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Briefly: GoodReader update, Cellcrypt Mobile released
An updated version of Goodreader, an iPad application that allows users to read and annotate Microsoft Office, iWork, PDF, text, HTML, image, and media files, has been released in the App Store. The v3.8 introduces a new file management system, named File Tabs, that is designed to allow users to quickly switch between recently viewed files. GoodReader 3.8 also offers a new Side Menu for creating PDF annotations, which can be kept open while editing and hidden when not needed. Furthermore, the update includes the ability to change line thickness and color without leav
29.06.2011 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Retailers run low on white MacBooks in hint of refresh
New investigations at online retailers have given possible clues of the white MacBook being replaced at the same time as the MacBook Air. Checks at Amazon, J&R, MacConnection, and other outlets show either few supplies or are out of stock altogether. AppleInsider heard that one major European reseller was entirely out of stock and hasn't been told when it would get new models.
29.06.2011 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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App für ABC-Schützen, Tastatur für iPhone, Service für Unternehmens-Apps
Templates für Keynote sind eine gern genutzte Möglichkeit, schöne Präsentationen in kürzester Zeit zu erstellen. Jetzt gibt es eine App von emendo Media, die Vorlagen für Keynote auf dem iPad liefert. Dies und weitere Meldungen zu Apps, Hardware und Wirtschaft, die heute bei uns eintrudelten, im täglichen Presseticker: Apps Gestern wurde die iPad App Templates
29.06.2011 18:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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'Free' iPhone 3GS, $99 iPhone 4 likely, analyst suggests
The iPhone 3GS will continue to be available this September, but will be free on a carrier contract, argues RBC Capital analyst Mike Abramsky. "While a $49 iPhone is already available (AT&T), psychologically a $0 iPhone provides a compelling offer," he writes. The same device might be $399 unsubsidized. The iPhone 4 is predicted to drop to a $99 standard price, which would follow Apple's normal policy regarding last-generation iPhones.
29.06.2011 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Arten Science releases R10 Security and Encryption suite
R10Cipher developer Arten Science is now making a "family pack" suite of R10Cipher and cuteCipher (along with an accompanying e-book) available as a bundle offer. The R10Cipher product protects e-mail contents and files using a Public Key encryption system with 384-bit Blowfish security.
29.06.2011 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Flickpad adds Flickr Commons support + more
Shacked Software has released an update to Flickpad HD, its iPad photo-browsing app for Facebook and Flickr. The new version now includes direct support for The Commons, Flickr’s collection of public photography archives and adds a Flickpad Tour on initial startup to help familiarize new users with the application. Users can also now choose from five different backgrounds and easily toggle between showing Facebook or Flickr photos. Additional…
29.06.2011 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Mariner Software celebrates 21st anniversary, gives you 50% off desktop products
Minneapolis-based Mariner Software is celebrating its 21st anniversary in the software business, and is offering customers 50% off on all desktop software products for a limited time as an anniversary "present."
Mariner has been a fixture in the Mac OS software world, particularly with creative writing apps like StoryMill, Contour (a script development app), and Montage (for writing screenplays). They also branched into the productivity market with the Mariner Calc spreadsheet app and
29.06.2011 18:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Insert Coin: Social Bicycles bike sharing system (video)
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.
It's been a year since we last heard about Social Bicycles (SoBi), the bike sharing concept that has potential to revolutionize the way we rent, ride, and lock bikes. Now the New York-based startup is working on a very promising second prototype, and is turning to Kickstarter for funding. The new version is still a fe
29.06.2011 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Samsung files ITC complaint against Apple
Samsung has filed a complaint against Apple with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), the latest move in its ongoing legal battle with the Cupertino, CA-based iPhone-maker. The complaint covers “Mobile Electronic Devices, Including Wireless Communication Devices, Portable Music and Data Processing Devices, and Tablet Computer,” which FOSS Patents takes to mean that Samsung is seeking an import ban against the iPhone, iPad, and…
29.06.2011 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Südkorea: Aus dem Schulbuch wird ein E-Buch
Die südkoreanische Regierung will auf digitale Schulbücher umstellen. Bis 2015 sollen Unterrichtsmaterialien online zur Verfügung stehen und über unterschiedliche Geräte abrufbar sein. (E-Book, Internet)
29.06.2011 18:05 Uhr, golem,
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Verfügbarkeit des weißen MacBook verschlechtert sich ebenfalls
Auch beim weißen MacBook verschlechtert sich die Verfügbarkeit zunehmend - kein Wunder, denn das aktuelle Modell steht ebenso wie MacBook Air und Mac Pro vor der Ablösung durch die nächste Modellgeneration. Mehrere Händler melden, keine Geräte mehr auf Lager zu haben. Einer der größten europäischen Distributoren ist komplett ausverkauft. Die letzte Aktualisierung des weißen MacBooks fand im Mai 2010 statt, damals spendierte Apple dem Mac
29.06.2011 18:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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29.06.2011 18:00 Uhr
Apple Q3 Quartalszahlen: Bekanntgabe am 19.Juli 2011
Am 19.Juli 2011 wird Apple die Quartalszahlen für das dritte Geschäftsquartal 2011 bekannt geben, wie das Unternehmen heute auf seiner Webseite mitteilte. Wie immer werden die Umsatzergebnisse und Verkaufszahlen mit großer Spannung erwartet und entsprechend hoch dürften auch die Erwartungen der Experten ausfallen. Vor allen Dingen die iPhone – und iPad-Verkäufe (speziell iPad 2) könnten
29.06.2011 17:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Sky Anytime: Inhalte über Nacht herunterladen
Der Pay-TV-Sender Sky hat heute seinen neuen Service "Sky Anytime" angekündigt. Dabei handelt es sich um ein Video-on-demand-Angebot, das eine flexiblere Nutzung der von Sky angebotenen Inhalte ermöglichen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltShazam soll zukünftig auch TV-Inhalte identifizierenc't magazin.tv aus Kostengründen eingestellt
29.06.2011 17:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Kostenlose Starter Edition von World of WarCraft
Blizzards MMORPG World of WarCraft kann seit dem heutigen Patch 4.2 „Sturm auf die Feuerlande“ mit einigen Einschränkungen kostenlos gespielt werden – zumindest bis Level 20. Möglich macht es die neue Starter Edition des Spiels, die das bisherige, auf 14 Tage begrenzte Schnupperangebot ablöst.
29.06.2011 17:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Money 4 adds direct bank downloads, updates user interface
Jumsoft has launched a major update to its financial software, Money 4. A redesigned interface, direct bank downloads and smart importing rules are on tap in version 4, which now uses a document-based system, allowing for multiple users to work in one license. The app now sports flexible transactions across multiple account types, such as cash, bank accounts, credit cards, investments, assets and loans. Budgeting is a focus of v4, with budget planning and monitoring of actual outcomes, while portfolio management is improved.
29.06.2011 17:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google Talk video chat finally available over T-Mobile 3G and 4G (video)
Remember how excited we all were when we found out that Android 2.3.4 would bring video chat to Google Talk on the Nexus S? Only to have our hopes and dreams smashed when we discover that it didn't work over 3G on T-Mobile. Well, it seems the carrier has quietly flipped a switch, and now all you Nexus owners can GChat face-to-face over HSPA+. Surely this an historic day, one that will go down in the annals of mobile history -- or, you know, at least one that deserves an exasperated "finally!" Check out the video proof after the
29.06.2011 17:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony intros micro sound system with DAB radio, iPod dock
Sony UK has introduced a new bookshelf sound system called the CMT-G1BiP. The receiver or main unit is housed in a solid aluminum casing and is flanked by black piano speakers. The speakers get 60W of sustained power and source choices include USB input, FM and AM tuner as well as DAB digital radio.
29.06.2011 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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L.A. Noire: Entwickler klagen über miese Arbeitsbedingungen
Das Action-Adventure L.A. Noire hat positive Kritiken bekommen und verkauft sich gut - aber die Produktion hat den meisten Beteiligten offenbar wenig Spaß gemacht. Das Betriebsklima bei Team Bondi soll fürchterlich gewesen sein und die Arbeitszeiten über einen langen Zeitraum unzumutbar. Der internationale Entwicklerverband untersucht die Vorfälle. (Adventure, Red Dead Redemption)
29.06.2011 17:35 Uhr, golem,
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Nokia: Updates für Symbian-Smartphones kommen
Nokia plant für einige Smartphones mit Symbian 3.2 und Symbian 5.0 in den kommenden Wochen ein Update. Neben einem verbesserten Browser gibt es eine neue Version der Karten- und Navigationssoftware Ovi Karten. (Symbian, Nokia)
29.06.2011 17:35 Uhr, golem,
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Thunderbird 5: Schneller E-Mail-Client mit beweglichen Tabs
Thunderbird, das kostenlose E-Mail-Programm aus der Feder von Mozilla hat den Sprung auf Version 5 geschafft. Damit bringt der Donnervogel eine geschrumpfte Ladezeit, verschiebbare Tabs und einen neuen Add-On-Manager. Außerdem wurde die Unterstützung von PowerPC-Macs eingestellt.Der neue Mozilla Thunderbird 5 hat nach 18 Monaten endlich mal wieder eine Runderneuerung erfahren. Die Entwickler spendierten dem Programm
29.06.2011 17:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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iRiver's MX100 Android tablet spotted in China? (video)
iRiver has spent the past couple of years testing the e-reader waters, but the company may now be ready to plunge into the deeper end of the pool, with its first Android tablet. A blogger in Korea recently spotted the slate, believed to be the seven-inch MX100, during an iRiver event in China. According to the source, it's powered by a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird core, runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and is equipped with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi -- not exactly cutting-edge stuff, but at least it's not
29.06.2011 17:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Top25 der sicherheitsrelevanten Programmierfehler
Unter Federführung des SANS Institute wurde die aktuelle Liste der 25 gefährlichsten Software-Fehler des Jahres veröffentlicht. Ganz oben im Ranking wird dabei die ungenügende Prüfung von Anfragen an Webserver (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltInternet Explorer 9: Update für scharfe SchriftWindows 8: Insyde liefert UEFI für TI ARM-Plattform
29.06.2011 17:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Arctic rüstet „Freezer 13“-Kühler für Dauerbetrieb aus
Arctic hat zwei weitere Versionen des CPU-Kühlers Freezer 13 vorgestellt, die weitestgehend den beiden bereits bekannten Modellen Freezer 13 und Freezer 13 Pro entsprechen. Die Lüfter der Kühler wurden jedoch mit einem Doppel-Kugellager ausgerüstet, das sich durch eine geringere Reibung für den Dauerbetrieb besser eignen soll.
29.06.2011 17:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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PHP: Zend Server 5.5 als Beta veröffentlicht
Mit Zend Server 5.5 erhält der PHP-basierte Anwendungsserver sein erstes Update seit Februar 2010. Schwerpunkt in Zend Server 5.5 ist der automatische Einsatz und die Verteilung von Anwendungen. (Entwicklungsumgebung, Zend)
29.06.2011 17:20 Uhr, golem,
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Analyst: the cheap iPhone will be a free 3GS
Analysts really want Apple to enter the low-price smartphone market. So much so, they can't stop talking about this rumored cheap model. The latest analyst to chime in on this topic is Mike Abramsky of RBC Capital. He predicts Apple will release a cheap iPhone model when the iPhone 5 debuts. It won't be a new model, though. Instead, he expects the iPhone 3GS to be offered for free. Apple will also drop the price on the iPhone 4 to US$99, says Abramsky.
Earlier this week, Deutsche Bank analyst Chris Whitmore kicked off this rumor again when he proposed the idea of a mid-range iPhone 4S that will lau
29.06.2011 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Mac OS X 10.6.8 unterstützt ATA-Befehl TRIM
Gute Nachricht für alle Mac-User die auf SSD-Festplatten setzen: Die neuste und möglicherweise letzte Version von Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6.8 unterstützt die ATA-Anweisung TRIM. Hierdurch ist zum Einen mit einem Performance-Zuwachs zu rechnen und auf der anderen Seite wird die Lebensdauer von SSD-Festplatten verlängert. Der ATA-Befehl TRIM bewirkt im Wesentlichen dass gelöschte Bereiche
29.06.2011 17:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Überarbeiteter „Megahalems“ kommt in Schwarz
Ab Anfang Juli wird es eine „Black Series“ genannte Sonderedition des CPU-Kühlers Megahalems (ComputerBase-Test) von Prolimatech geben. Neben einer neuen Farbgebung bietet die Sonderedition ein neues Montagesystem und die Möglichkeit, alternativ zur Montage von bis zu zwei 120-Millimeter-Lüftern auf 140-mm-Modelle zu setzen.
29.06.2011 17:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Soundfreaq debuts white version of Sound Platform speaker
Soundfreaq have updated their Bluetooth and universal iDevice audio speaker Sound Platform with a new "ghost" color to match white iPhones, iPods and iPads (and can also work with Android and Blackberry devices). The critically-acclaimed home speaker dock allows users to access music remotely either by docking the device or via Bluetooth streaming, letting users continue to use the device as their home audio system plays.
29.06.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple planning unlocked iPhone 3GS to meet Indian demand
Apple is planning a special version of the iPhone 3GS to accommodate India, a local report claims. An 8GB unlocked version is expected to ship sometime in the near future, at a price of 19,990 rupees, or about $444 US. Initial carrier vendors are only expected to include Aircel and Bharti Airtel, but others may join later.
29.06.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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29.06.2011 17:00 Uhr
Samsung files ITC complaint against Apple
Samsung and Apple's legal battle over trademark and patent infringement continues to heat up. The latest salvo was fired by Samsung which lodged a complaint with the ITC asking for a ban on the import of the iPhone, iPad and iPod. The court has up to 18 months to make a decision on this request. Apple has yet to file an ITC complaint, but it is likely to do so after this move by Samsung.
The bigger question is not about trade dress and infringement, but the weakening relationship between Samsung and Apple. Are the two companies headed for a separation or will they stay
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Neue Gerüchte zum MacBook Air: Erscheinungstermin Mitte Juli
Sollten sich die aktuellen Gerüchte, welche den amerikanischen Kollegen von 9to5mac zugetragen wurden bewahrheiten, so dürfen wir vermutlich für Mitte Juli mit der überarbeiteten MacBook Air-Modellreihe rechnen. Die designtechnischen Modifizierungen sollen dabei anscheinend sehr modert ausfallen, wie es in dem Bericht weiter heißt. Wie bereits seit Wochen spekuliert, werden als hardwaretechnische Neuerungen in erster Linie
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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MSI formally unveils 14-inch CX480 laptop, stops short of naming a price
We know, we know -- many of you just want to see some Llano laptops already, but that doesn't mean the flow of Sandy Bridge systems has run dry. MSI just formally outed the CX480, a brushed metal 14-incher it showed off at Computex a few weeks back. It's unclear to what extent you'll be able to configure it, but you will, at least, find multiple versions with either a Core i3-2310M or Core i5-2410M CPU. Otherwise, this 4.9-pound guy packs an NVIDIA GeForce 520M card with 1GB of video memory, HDMI and VGA output, a six-cell battery, a dedicated backup button, an "optional" USB 3.0 port, and a 5400RPM hard drive ranging in size from 320GB to 640GB. Without a price, of course, it's hard to say how swe
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Apple to announce Q3 2011 Earnings on July 19
Apple has revealed that it will announce its third fiscal quarter results on July 19. As usual, the release will be followed by a conference call to discuss the financial results, which will begin at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. iLounge will be providing coverage of the call. Depending on the release date for OS X Lion, the call may serve as an announcement platform for first-week sales of the new operating system, and may also provide clues as to the…
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Steel Series: Zehn Millionen Klicks für Diablo 3
Besonders ausdauernd soll der Klickmechanismus einer Maus sein, die US-Hersteller Steel Series gemeinsam mit Blizzard für Diablo 3 entwickelt hat: Rund dreimal so viele Eingaben wie andere Mäuse soll das Eingabegerät verkraften. (Eingabegerät, Headset)
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, golem,
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Vier Jahre iPhone
Vor vier Jahren begann der Verkauf des ersten iPhones. Das auf der MacWorld San Francisco 2007 präsentierte Gerät kam Ende Juni in den USA auf den Markt, Europa musste einige Monate länger warten. Wenige Tage nach Verkaufsstart war das Gerät bereits ausverkauft. Auch wenn die erste Generation des iPhones weder über UMTS verfügte, noch zusätzliche Software zur Verfügung stand, so wurde dem Smartphone gewaltiges Medieninteresse zuteil.
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Final Cut Pro X: deutliche Antworten von Apple
Ist Final Cut Pro X noch eine Videoschnittsoftware für Profis, oder für Heimanwender? Apple reagiert auf die Diskussionen um die Anwendung nun mit einer eigenen Webseite. Das Unternehmen listet in den FAQs unter anderem Antworten zu Bearbeitung, Medienverwaltung, Import und Export. Die Konkurrenz freut sich unterdessen über Mängel, die Apple vorgeworfen werden.Final Cut Pro X
29.06.2011 16:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Andy Hertzfeld, 'former Macintosh wizard,' designed the Google+ Project
Google+ looks a little different. Almost as if it didn't even come from Google. And those drag-and-drop circles? Luscious. Turns out, there's a reason for everything, and he goes by Andy Hertzfeld. According to an investigative piece put up by Wired, Andy's actually credited as being the "original Mac guy," responsible for software and user interface design while working for Apple between 1979 and 1984. He picked up a new role at Goog in 2005, but according to the report, "he had previously felt constrained because its design standards didn't allow for individual creativity." That all changed with Emerald Sea, a diddy that would eventually be
29.06.2011 16:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung files ITC complaint vs. Apple to block iPad, iPhone
A brief notice from Samsung has seen it escalate its legal responses to Apple by filing a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC). The company claims that the iPad and iPhone infringe on patents and is hoping to block imports of the devices into the US. More details of the complaint are unavailable.
29.06.2011 16:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPhone 4 mit Telekom-Tarif: Gebrauchtgeräte jetzt 120 Euro günstiger
Die Deutsche Telekom bietet die iPhone-Tarife seit geraumer Zeit auch regelmäßig wahlweise mit Gebrauchtgeräten an. Aktuell zahlt man für ein generalüberholtes iPhone 4* bis zu 120 Euro weniger – je nach Tarif und Modell. Bei den Geräten handelt es sich laut Angabe um “neuwertige Geräte mit geringen Gebrauchsspuren”, die nach einer technischen Überprüfung samt Zubehör
29.06.2011 16:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Chrome: Google schließt sieben Sicherheitslücken
Google hat ein kleines Update für seinen Browser Chrome veröffentlicht, das die Versionsnummer 12.0.742.112 trägt. Damit werden sieben Sicherheitslücken aus der Welt geschafft, die teilweise als kritisch (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMehr IT-Angiffe aus China auf deutsche MinisterienSymantec: Apples iOS ist sicherer als Android
29.06.2011 16:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Report: Lion
user interface problems with application "focus"; application compatibility and related issues; fax support; and Newton's innovation
29.06.2011 16:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Article: Editorial: It’s Time For Apple To Fix The iPhone 4’s Glass Jaw
Everyone agrees that the iPhone 4 was Apple’s best iPhone yet on the technology side—a fast, powerful pocket computer with a good cell phone and a great cell phone-caliber camera built in. But it’s also ridiculously fragile. One year after the device’s launch, four of the five iLounge editors who purchased iPhone 4s have had to replace them due to shattered glass. Last week, our publisher became the third, and yesterday, I…
29.06.2011 16:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Mac OS X 10.6.8: TRIM und schnellere Grafik
Das jüngste und möglicherweise letzte Update für Mac OS X Snow Leopard mit der Nummer 10.6.8 unterstützt den ATA-Befehl TRIM und bietet eine höhere Grafikleistung als ihr Vorgänger. Fortan können also alle Mac-Modelle mit SSDs von Apple ein wenig mehr Lebensdauer aus ihren Laufwerken kitzeln.Das neueste MacBook Pro aus dem Februar dieses Jahres war bereits
29.06.2011 16:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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The iPhone on its Fourth Anniversary
Few would argue that the iPhone was a game-changer when it launched in the U.S. on June 29, 2007 -- for years ago today. The iPhone was officially unveiled by Steve Jobs at Macworld earlier that year and Apple fans were eagerly awaiting the day when they could finally get their hands on the device. Stores shut down at 2:00 pm and customers begin lining up in droves for the 6:00 pm launch. Just like the iPhone 4 launch, there were happy customers, clapping Apple employees and sold out inventory.
Apple activated 146,000 devices in the first weekend of sales, a staggering number for back then. Most people grabbed the 8 GB model ($599), a situation that likely led Ap
29.06.2011 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G up for pre-order from Verizon, finally
For a device so focused on speed, the 4G version of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 has sure taken its sweet time. The LTE-enabled Honeycomb tablet, which was initially set for a June 8th pre-order, is finally available through Verizon's site -- well, finally available for pre-order, that is. The slick Android device should ship within four to six weeks, according to the carrier, and will run you either $530 or $630, depending on whether you go in for the 16- or 32GB variety -- oh yeah, and t
29.06.2011 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Speedlink stellt (kabelloses) Multitouch-Trackpad vor
Speedlink hat nach der Cue Multitouch Mouse (ComputerBase-Test) ein weiteres Multitouch-Eingabegerät für den PC vorgestellt. Das neue Multitouch Trackpad ist wahlweise mit USB- oder Wireless-Verbindung erhältlich ist und ermöglicht die Steuerung über Fingergesten, wie man es beispielsweise auch von Apples Macbooks kennt.
29.06.2011 16:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Opinion: Eight feature requests for iTunes 11
As the summer heat arrives, I’m already thinking about the fall, when the cycle of nature returns us to more comfortable temperatures. It’s also the time when Apple tends to release new version of iTunes—generally when Apple unveils new iPods, and iTunes gets updated with a handful of new features, as well as for compatibility with the new devices.
29.06.2011 16:05 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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29.06.2011 16:00 Uhr
Nokia 700 'Zeta' caught in spyshots, ready to give mobile makeovers
While we're busy recovering from a recent overdose of Nokia eye candy, secret agents are hard at work hunting down more visual goodness for us to ogle at. These shots above are of the Nokia 700 "Zeta," which appears to be a replacement to the C6-01. The photos show it running on Symbian Belle -- Anna's successor -- and packed with a 5 megapixel camera, LED flash, and NFC support. The source indicates the Zeta will house a 1 GHz CPU and 3.2-inch nHD AMOLED display, weighs a smidge over
29.06.2011 15:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Windows 8: Insyde liefert UEFI für TI ARM-Plattform
Die taiwanische Softwareschmiede Insyde hat bekanntgegeben, dass man an der Adaptierung des BIOS-Nachfolgers UEFI für die Verwendung in Verbindung mit der Texas Instruments OMAP4 ARM-Plattform arbeitet. Insyde (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAngry Birds jetzt auch für Windows Phone 7Avira AntiVir jetzt mit Internetschutz WebGuard
29.06.2011 15:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Google+ web app holds place for native iOS app
An HTML5 web app is serving as a stopgap for Google+ users on iOS. While a native Android app is already available, the native iOS title is only quoted as "coming soon" by Google, since it is awaiting approval by Apple. The web app can be accessed by visiting plus.google.com in mobile Safari.
29.06.2011 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Photo of the Week: iPhone in Australia
In honor of the fourth anniversary of the device’s release, today’s classic image from our iPhones Around the World archive shows a first-generation iPhone in front of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Australia. We’re looking for your great iPhone, iPod, and iPad images to add to our galleries! Summertime shots and anything else you might be able to contribute would be appreciated! So get out there, take some pictures featuring your favorite…
29.06.2011 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Google schließt sieben Sicherheitslücken in Chrome
Mit der neusten Sicherheitsaktualisierung für Chrome 12 hat Google insgesamt sieben Sicherheitslücken in seinem bekannten Web-Browser geschlossen. Die Sicherheitsprobleme bestanden unter anderem bei der Verarbeitung von CSS-, HTML- und SVG-Dateien und besitzen nach Ansicht von Google ein überwiegend hohes Gefährdungspotenzial. Entsprechend wird die Aktualisierung allen Nutzern empfohlen, wobei in der Regel dank vollautomatischer Aktualis
29.06.2011 15:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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RFID tags let you share waterpark photos on Facebook without leaving the lazy river
See this happy couple? They're smiling because they're in love, they're at a waterpark, and they haven't contracted E. coli yet. They could also be chuckling with the knowledge that all 700 of their closest Facebook friends will soon see them canoodling in an artificial lagoon, thanks to a strange new photo-sharing program from Great Wolf Resorts. From now on, visitors to Great Wolf's Grand Mound lodge will be able to automatically post their vacation pics on Facebook, using only an RFID-equipped wristband. All they have to do is register their accounts at che
29.06.2011 15:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Patente: Display-Hersteller AUO verklagt Samsung
Auch im Bereich der Display-Technologien kommt es nun zu Patentstreitigkeiten. Nachdem der koreanische Hersteller Samsung den taiwanischen Display-Lieferanten AU Optronics (AUO) Anfang Juni verklagte, hat AUO (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNeue Windows Phones angeblich ohne Front-TastenIndex manipuliert: Google soll Konkurrenz behindern
29.06.2011 15:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Silbertinte: Kugelschreiber malt Schaltkreise
US-Wissenschaftler haben einen Schreibstift entwickelt, mit dem sich Schaltkreise und Leiterbahnen zeichnen lassen. Der Stift malt die Bahnen mit einer metallischen Tinte auf unterschiedliche Oberflächen. (Technologie, Wissenschaft)
29.06.2011 15:20 Uhr, golem,
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Google Swiffy verwandelt Flash in HTML5
Mit Swiffy, einer neuen Anwendungen aus den Google Labs, lassen sich einfache Flash-Inhalte in HTML5 verwandeln. Der Suchmaschinen-Gigant spricht mit dieser, noch experimentellen Lösung, explizit auch iOS-Geräte an. Ein weiterer Schritt, das Internet langsam aber sicher von Flash-Inhalten zu bereinigen?Angesprochen werden vor allem iPad und iPhone als Beispiele für Geräte ohne Flash-Player. Google Swiffy verwandelt
29.06.2011 15:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Apple-Ladentische auf eBay: Wohnzimmer zum Apple-Shop umgestalten
Sie haben ein großes Wohn- oder Arbeitszimmer und noch keine Möbel? Dann können Sie sich als Kommode die Ausrüstung eines Apple Premium Resellers zusammenkaufen. Auf eBay gibt es aktuell die Einrichtungsgegenstände eines deutschen Händlers zu ersteigern, die streng nach den Apple-Vorschriften gezimmert wurden. Viereinhalb Jahre alt sind die drei Tische beziehungsweise Kommoden, die ein Händler
29.06.2011 15:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Porsche ACC InnoDrive handles all the pedals, takes the lead out of your foot
When we took a deeper look into the technology that makes a Porsche a Porsche, we experienced neck-snapping acceleration and yawn-inducing traction control, but never did we get the feeling that the car was actually driving itself. That could change soon, Autoblog catching the keys to a Porsche Panamera S test mule outfitted with something called ACC InnoDrive. ACC stands for Adaptive Cruise Control, while InnoDrive stands for (wait for it) Innovative Drive. It's basically cruise control with a brain, hav
29.06.2011 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Internet Explorer 9: Update für scharfe Schrift
Microsoft hat ein Update für den Internet Explorer 9 veröffentlicht, mit dem die Darstellung der Schriften im Browser verbessert wird. Einige Nutzer hatten sich nach dem Update von Version 8 auf Version 9 über (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltSwiffy: Google konvertiert Flash-Inhalte in HTML5Angry Birds jetzt auch für Windows Phone 7
29.06.2011 15:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Erstes Gameplay-Video aus Tribes: Ascend
13 Jahre ist es mittlerweile her, dass unter dem Titel Starsiege: Tribes der erste Titel aus der Tribes-Serie erschien. Nach sieben Jahren Pause soll nun in diesem Herbst mit Tribes: Ascend das fünfte Spiel der seit jeher auf Mehrspieler-Modi mit vielen Teilnehmern ausgelegten Shooter-Serie für den PC und Xbox 360 erscheinen.
29.06.2011 15:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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MacBook Air: Update kommt Mitte Juli
Diverse Spekulationen gab es bereits über Austattung, Design und Erscheinungstermin des nächsten MacBook Air. Nun haben sich die Indizien für einen Verkaufsstart innerhalb des nächsten Monats verdichtet. Mitte Juli sei mit einem neuen MacBook Air inklusive OS X Lion zu rechnen, heißt es.Die Vorräte beim Elektronikfachmarkt BestBuy schwinden bereits, jetzt kann es also nicht mehr
29.06.2011 15:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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29.06.2011 15:00 Uhr
Spiel Tipp: Transformers 3 ab sofort im AppStore erhältlich!
Fans der wandlungsfähigen “Blechgiganten” kommen alsbald auf den vollen Genuss geballter Transformers Action auf dem iPhone sowie dem iPad. Ab heute geht der Film Transformers 3 in ausgewählten Kinos in die Vorprämiere in Deutschland. Wer sich bereits Karten gesichert hat, kann sich auf ein tolles Filmspektakel freuen. Schließlich birgt die Transformers Reihe unterschiedliche Facetten, welche
29.06.2011 14:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Überarbeiterer „Megahalems“ kommt in Schwarz
Ab Anfang Juli wird es eine „Black Series“ genannte Sonderedition des CPU-Kühlers Megahalems (ComputerBase-Test) von Prolimatech geben. Neben einer neuen Farbgebung bietet die Sonderedition ein neues Montagesystem und die Möglichkeit, alternativ zur Montage von bis zu zwei 120-Millimeter-Lüftern auf 140-mm-Modelle zu setzen.
29.06.2011 14:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Web FWD: Mozilla eröffnet einen Inkubator
Mozilla will Entwickler und Unternehmer fördern, die Ideen auf Basis des Open Web umsetzen wollen. Dazu startet Mozilla mit Web FWD einen Inkubator und stellt Räume und Unterstützung durch Mozilla-Entwickler bereit. (WebFWD, Open Source)
29.06.2011 14:50 Uhr, golem,
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Avira AntiVir jetzt mit Internetschutz WebGuard
Die Sicherheitsexperten aus dem Hause Avira haben das Service Pack 2 für ihre weit verbreitete und kostenlose AntiViren-Lösung AntiVir Personal veröffentlicht. Damit wird eine neue Funktion namens WebGuard (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltTrillian 5.0.0.34 - Kostenloser Multi-MessengerESA: Raumfahrtprojekte für studentische Entwickler
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Update: LiveCode 4.6.2
Runtime Revolution's cross-platform, rapid development tool gains an iOS externals interface that enable allows extending the existing iOS feature set using a lower level language like C, C++, or Objective C, plus inclusion of MobiGUI, a plug-in with drag-and-drop custom interface controls.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Valentina 4.9
Paradigma Software's multi-platform database software gets Query Statistics Profiling, Client Caching of Server-Side Cursors, improvements for XML exports, SQL dump import and exports, and compatibility with REAL Software's REAL Studio Web Edition.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Maya 2012
Highlights of this release of AutoDesk's 3D modeling and rendering software include Viewport 2.0 enhancements, node-based render passes, editable motion trails, Camera Sequencer enhancements, and more.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: ScreenFlow 2.1.9
Telestream's screencast creation program adds support for Mac OS X 10.7 DP4, an updated audio driver that is compatible with Mac OS X 10.7, a fix for an issue that sometimes prevented ScreenFlow from stopping recordings, and other improvements.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: CrystalMaker 8.5
The interactive visualization program for crystal and molecular structures adds cell transformations, movable origins, full H.264 support, import of history files from the DL_POLY Molecular Dynamics program, faster file import, a redesigned Set View Direction window with the option of specifying a second direction, sortable views, and more.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Photo to Movie 5.0
LQ Graphics' software for creating movies from still images gains photo layouts, photo effects, background effects, timeline markers for audio and photos, marker effects, better aspect ratio controls for keyframes, and restoration of the voice recorder.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Money 4.0
Jumsoft's personal accounting application gets a redesigned interface, direct downloads from banks, smart import rules, and a new document-based system that enables multiple users to work with one copy of the application.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Thunderbird 5.0
The latest release of Mozilla's mail and news client is based on the new Mozilla Gecko 5 engine, drops support for PowerPC Macs, and brings faster startup, more responsive performance, a new Add-ons manager, drag-and-drop reordering of tabs, and more.
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Security: Java Updates
"Visiting a web page containing a maliciously crafted untrusted Java applet may lead to arbitrary code execution with the privileges of the current user."
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Save on Apple's powerful new MacBook Pro models (with fast graphics and Thunderbolt technology).
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Get discounts, too, on iMacs, Mac Pros and Minis, *and*, while you're saving yourself money, you're simultaneously providing critical support to the MacInTouch website, at no cost to you, just by clicking through any of our links to purchase!
29.06.2011 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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NC State discovery finds optimal connections 10,000 times more quickly, ResNet admins do a double take
Ever wondered how just one message in an average Chatroulette session finds its way to whatever destination fate may deem suitable? Sure you have. As it stands, every single pulse from your Ethernet socket starts its initial journey by hunting for an optimal connection path; in some cases, that involves routing through massive ring networks crossing over untold miles of fiber optic cabling. Using traditional techniques, nailing down an optimal solution for a ring can take eons (or days, whichever you prefer), but there's a new methodology coming out of NC State's den that could enable
29.06.2011 14:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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New MacBook Air narrowed to mid-July
More leaks Wednesday have narrowed down the release schedule for new MacBook Air systems. The ultraportables are now expected to ship in mid-July and possibly on July 14. An extra 9to5 tip emphasized that the systems would be virtually identical in external design outside of the switch from Mini DisplayPort to Thunderbolt.
29.06.2011 14:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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TUAW's Daily iPhone App: Legacy: Mystery Mansion
It's been a while since we've covered a solid match-three game in this space, and Legacy: Mystery Mansion is exactly that. It's similar to Puzzle Quest in that it puts an overarching storyline in the form of a match-three puzzle title, but it's a little tougher than the more casual entries in the genre, putting a hard time limit on each of 25 stages and taking you through recovering missing antiques in a haunted mansion. I was a big fan of Call of Atlantis' match-three mayhem, and Legacy seems very much in that vein, if just a little more difficult.
At any rate, it seems like an excellent match-three puzzler,
29.06.2011 14:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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[Tipps und Tricks] iTunes: Songinformationen anpassen
Wer früh mit dem Digitalisieren des heimischen CD-Regals begonnen hat – noch bevor es Mediaplayer wie iTunes gab – besitzt vermutlich viele MP3s, die alle relevanten Titelinformationen im Dateinamen tragen. Wem es zu mühsam ist, die Infos aus dem Dateinamen in die ID3-Tags zu übertragen, dem sei
29.06.2011 14:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Anti-Terror-Gesetze: Verlängerung ist beschlossen
Der Streit in der Regierungskoalition um die Verlängerung der so genannten Anti-Terror-Gesetze ist offenbar beendet. Bundesinnenminister Hans-Peter Friedrich (CSU) und Bundesjustizministerin Sabine (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltOnline-Handel eilt nächster Rekordmarke entgegenARD-Chefin: "Nicht jeder Text ist eine Zeitung"
29.06.2011 14:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Spiele für iPhone und iPad: Transformers 3, Paper Racer und mehr
Das Wetter im Juli soll durchwachsen bleiben. Bevor uns wieder eine Schlechtwetter-Front erreicht, seien noch ein paar neue Spiele-Apps erwähnt, mit denen sich die Langeweile zu Hause etwas vertreiben lässt. Neben großen Titeln wie Transformers 3 ereilten uns in den letzten Tagen auch weitere Ankündigungen, die recht vielversprechend klingen. So das Spiel Paper Racer, in
29.06.2011 14:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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29.06.2011 14:00 Uhr
OCZ's RevoDrive 3 X2 review roundup: SSD melts faces with 1.5GBps read and 1.2GBps write speeds
Did our footage of OCZ's new RevoDrive 3 X2 whet your appetite for more info on the super speedy SSD? Well, your wish is the web's command, and we've got a full roundup of reviews that'll tell you all you need to know. After putting OCZ's latest through its paces, the consensus is that the SSD is seriously quick in remembering and retrieving data. According to Tom's Hardware, the RevoDrive 3 X2 -- with its max 1.5GBps read and 1.2GBps write speeds -- "smokes everything" they've had pass through their lab. However, AnandTech noted that such capacious bandwidth is "
29.06.2011 13:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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MySpace wird zum Dumping-Preis verschleudert
Der Medienkonzern News Corp. will das Social Network MySpace endlich loswerden. Nachdem sich seit längerer Zeit kein Käufer für die Plattform findet, wurden die Preisvorstellungen drastisch nach unten (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMusikverband IFPI im Visier der SteuerfahndungOnline-Handel eilt nächster Rekordmarke entgegen
29.06.2011 13:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ, promises multicam and more
Apple has quietly posted an FAQ for Final Cut Pro X to tackle the complaints and concerns in the wake of a controversial release. The answers more formally address questions to the media and make multiple promises of updates. Multicam editing is coming to a future Final Cut Pro update, something which Apple says it couldn't roll into a minor patch but had to come soon.
29.06.2011 13:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Microsoft startet weltweit Office 365
Microsoft hat mit Office 365 nun die Online-Dienste für die gemeinsame Bearbeitung von Office-Dokumenten weltweit für die reguläre Nutzung geöffnet. Office 365 ist Microsofts Antwort auf den von Google betriebenen "Text & Tabellen"-Dienst. Dabei vereint Office 365 die bisherigen Online-Ambitionen von Microsofts Office-Produkten. So beinhaltet Office 365 neben Web Apps für die Darstellung und rudimentäre Bearbeitung von Word-, Excel-,
29.06.2011 13:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iOS ist sicherer als Android
Apples mobiles Betriebsystem schnitt in einem Sicherheitstest von Symantec besser ab, als Googles Android. iOS biete demnach mehr Schutz vor Angriffen aus dem Internet. Die Macher von Norton Antivirus und Norton Internet Security veröffentlichten diese Woche einen Report, zur Sicherheit mobiler Betriebssysteme. In der 23 seitigen PDF werden vor Allem iOS und Android Gegenstand der
29.06.2011 13:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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The Elliptical Machine Office Desk: putting the 'commute' back in 'telecommuting'
Quite frankly, you've got it just a bit too easy. You rise 98 seconds before you're scheduled to clock in, you mash a power button, and suddenly, you're at work. PJs still caked to your legs, mouth still steaming from a lack of brushing. You're a telecommuter, and you're the envy of the working world. In fact, it'd be just stellar if you'd do us all a solid and add a sliver of complexity to your workday -- you know, like swapping out your OfficeMax special for an elliptical machine. And maybe, just maybe, you can convert your laptop into one that's pedal
29.06.2011 13:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Musik-Nutzung treibt Haushalts-Vernetzung voran
Die Zeiten, in denen die Musik primär aus der Stereoanlage oder dem Radioapparat kam, sind vorbei. Die Bandbreite der Wiedergabegeräte hat sich durch die Entwicklungen im Computer- und Handy-Bereich deutlich (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltEvonik: Mit Keksdosen gegen WirtschaftsspionageHandy-Ausforschung: Dresdens Polizeichef gefeuert
29.06.2011 13:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Symantec: iOS ist sicherer als Android
Der Sicherheitsdienstleister Symantec hat ein 23-seitiges Dokument veröffentlicht, in dem er auf die beiden Smartphone-Betriebssysteme Android und iOS aus sicherheitstechnischer Sicht eingeht. Der Gewinner ist hierbei ganz klar iOS – vor allem wegen der vielen Restriktionen seitens Apple.
Symantec hat iOS und Android gegenüber gestellt und dabei herausgefunden, dass das Apple-OS sicherer ist. iOS habe
29.06.2011 13:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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"World of Warcraft" jetzt kostenlos bis Level 20
Der Spiele-Hersteller Blizzard will wieder mehr neue Nutzer zu seinem Erfolgsspiel World of Warcraft locken. Die Hürden für den Einstieg werden deshalb gesenkt. Neue Spieler müssen sich zukünftig nicht mehr (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltDuke Nukem Forever erscheint im August für MacUS Supreme Court lehnt Anti-Gewaltspiel-Gesetz ab
29.06.2011 13:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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29.06.2011 13:00 Uhr
Final Cut Pro X: Apple veröffentlicht offizielle FAQ
Apple wagte einen harten Schnitt: Statt Final Cut Pro ein reguläres Update zu spendieren, wurde das Videobearbeitungsprogramm von Grund auf neu programmiert. Auch deshalb ist das neue Final Cut Pro X ein erklärungsbedürftiges Produkt. Apple reagierte nun mit der Veröffentlichung einer offiziellen
29.06.2011 12:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Europas großes Mac-User Treffen
Noch eine Woche und Europas großes Mac-User-Treffen "mac at camp" startet in eine neue Runde. Über 40 Workshops aus vielen Bereichen werden den Anwendern hier angeboten. Die Inhalte betreffen Apple-Software wie iLife und iWork genauso wie Photoshop oder die App-Programmierung für iPad und iPhone
29.06.2011 12:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Angry Birds jetzt auch für Windows Phone 7
Noch bevor die ersten Smartphones mit Windows Phone 7 erhältlich waren, hat Microsoft mit dem Spiel Angry Birds für sein neues Betriebssystem geworben, angeblich versehentlich. Nun hat das Warten ein Ende, (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltIntel stimmt neue Atom-CPUs auf Windows 8 abWindows Phone "Mango": Nächstes Update "Tango"?
29.06.2011 12:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Microsoft veröffentlicht SP1 für Office 2010
Wie bereits im April diesen Jahres angekündigt, hat Microsoft das erste Service Pack für Office 2010 veröffentlicht. Darin sind nicht nur alle Updates enthalten, die bis zum Juni 2011 bereitgestellt wurden, sondern auch neue Funktionen sowie Leistungs- und Stabilitätsverbesserungen.
29.06.2011 12:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple äussert sich zu Kritik an Final Cut Pro X
Acht Tage nach der Markteinführung von Final Cut Pro X nimmt Apple zu den zahlreichen Kritikpunkten vieler Anwender Stellung. Auf der Produkt-Website hat Apple zwei neue Rubriken eingeführt. Auf einer Seite stellt Apple 50 ausgewählte Pro-Features einzeln vor. Damit soll der Aussage entgegengewirkt werden, Final Cut Pro X richte sich nicht an Professionals. Auf einer zweiten Seite beantwortet Apple detailliert einige viel diskutierte Fragen rund um Final Cut Pro X.
Die fehlende Importfunktion für Projekte aus Final Cut Pro 7 begründet Apple mit der komplett neuen Architektur und Funktionsweise von Final Cut Pro X, welche es verunmögliche, alte Projekte direkt zu importieren. Für einige der vermissten Features zeigt Apple bestehende Workarounds auf, beispielsweise für die Au
29.06.2011 12:35 Uhr, macprime,
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Sony S1 und S2: Tablets mit Playstation-Spielen und zum Zuklappen
Bei einer Veranstaltung in München hat Sony erstmals in Europa die Tablets S1 und S2 sowie das Notebook Vaio Z vorgeführt. Auch wenn die technischen Daten weiterhin geheim gehalten werden, zeigt sich doch schon: Die Tablets sind auch fürs Spielen gedacht, und das Notebook verfügt über clevere Schnittstellen. (Mobil, Thunderbolt)
29.06.2011 12:35 Uhr, golem,
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ThinkPad Tablet shown off with keyboard-laden folio cover, could ship within a month
Well, lookie here! Seems that ThinkPad Tablet's getting more real by the hour. For what it's worth, Lenovo hasn't exactly done a laudatory job keeping its next major Honeycomb tablet under wraps, but flaunting it in public? Now that's just asking for it. According to ZTOP, the enterprise-centric Tablet will arrive within three to four weeks boasting Tegra 2 silicon, a 10.1-inch display (1280 x 800) and an optional folio / cover that might just steal the show. According to the report, it's a leather-wrapped
29.06.2011 12:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Air mit OS X Lion, Thunderbolt und Sandy Bridge kommt Mitte Juli
Die Lagerbestände für MacBook Air werden seit einiger Zeit immer weniger, mit Nachschub ist ob der neuen Generation vorläufig nicht zu rechnen. Zwar ist inzwischen bekannt, dass Apple den Release zurückhalten will, bis Lion verfügbar ist, aber einen konkreten Termin gab es bislang nicht.
Das ist der Punkt, an dem 9to5mac ins Spiel kommt, denn
29.06.2011 12:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Mobiles Bezahlen: Square ist 1 Milliarde US-Dollar wert
Das Startup des früheren Twitter-Chefs Jack Dorsey ist nur wenig älter als ein Jahr. Risikokapitalgeber legen viel Geld bei dem Serviceanbieter für mobiles Bezahlen an und spekulieren auf hohe Gewinne. Ein Berater nennt dies einen "Investorenporno". (Microblogging, Twitter)
29.06.2011 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Ommwriter for iPad joins the distraction-free writing fray
The iPad is a writing tool for many. It's something you can pop into a bag, pair with a keyboard and use for composition on-the-go. Most users graduate beyond the Notes app quickly, and that's when a text editor like Ommwriter for iPad (US$4.99) is considered.
Ommwriter was born as a "distraction-free" text editor for the Mac ($4.99 in the Mac App Store). Its unique features -- backgr
29.06.2011 12:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Swiffy: Google kovertiert Flash-Inhalte in HTML5
Der Suchmaschinenkonzern Google hat eine neue Software vorgestellt, mit der sich Flash-Inhalte in HTML5 umwandeln lassen. Das Tool heißt "Swiffy" und steht ab sofort auf der Google Labs-Plattform, auf der das (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltGoogle startet mit Google+ eigenes Social NetworkESA: Raumfahrtprojekte für studentische Entwickler
29.06.2011 12:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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29.06.2011 12:00 Uhr
Hortonworks: Yahoo gliedert Hadoop-Abteilung aus
Yahoo will um Apache Hadoop eine eigene Firma gründen: Hortonworks soll Hadoop-Entwickler aufnehmen und sich mit Support sowie Training finanzieren. Die Plattform soll weiterhin als Open-Source-Software angeboten werden. (Google+, Benchmark)
29.06.2011 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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Ubuntu: Airprint-Unterstützung in Cups
In die Cups-Pakete von Ubuntu wurde eine Airprint-Unterstützung eingepflegt. Damit fungiert Ubuntu als Druckserver für iOS-Geräte. Somit kann jeder Drucker mit Airprint genutzt werden, der mit Ubuntu funktioniert, und nicht nur die Airprint-Geräte von HP. (Ubuntu, Apple)
29.06.2011 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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Apple veröffentlicht FAQ-Seite zu Final Cut Pro X
Apple hat eine englischsprachige FAQ-Seite zu Final Cut Pro X veröffentlicht, auf der häufige Fragen bisheriger professioneller Anwender beantwortet werden. Einige der Fragen wurden bereits in einem Artikel der New York Times beantwortet. Die fehlende Kompatibilität zu älteren Final-Cut-Pro-Projekten begründet Apple in den FAQs mit signifikanten Änderungen an der Software. Den Einsatz mehrerer Kameras will Apple erst mit dem nächsten "Ma
29.06.2011 11:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Bis Level 20: World of Warcraft ab sofort Free2Play
Das bisher erfolgreichste Online-Rollenspiel des Marktes will sein Kennenlern-Angebot noch attraktiver gestalten. Statt der bisher üblichen 14 Tage gewährt die neue „Starter Edition“ zeitunabhängig kostenlose 20 Level Spielspaß mit beliebig vielen Charakteren. Wer weiterspielen möchte, muss
29.06.2011 11:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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HP tempts webOS early adopters to buy a TouchPad with $50 rebate
WebOS hopefuls -- especially owners of a Palm Pre, Pixi or their Plus variants -- you there? HP's TouchPad launch is a few days away, and the company's seeking to entice loyalists with a $50 mail-in-rebate on the new slate in the US and Canada. You've got until July 31st to make good on the deal, and all it'll take is proof that you own one of the aforesaid phones. Still need help deciding? We've heard that a visit to Walmart might score you some
29.06.2011 11:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Symantec: Apples iOS ist sicherer als Android
Im Rahmen einer aktuellen Studie hat der Sicherheitsdienstleister Symantec herausgefunden, dass Apples mobiles Betriebssystem iOS mehr Sicherheit bietet als das konkurrierende Android aus dem Hause Google. Die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltWhat do you love: Neues Angebot von GoogleGoogle startet mit Google+ eigenes Social Network
29.06.2011 11:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Google unveils Swiffy Flash-to-HTML5 tool
Google on Tuesday unveiled Swiffy, a free tool for developers to convert some Flash files (.SWFs) into HTML5 code. The upshot? It's now easier than ever to get Flash content visible on platforms that don't support Adobe's Flash Player--like the iPhone and iPad.
29.06.2011 11:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ
In what seems to be an attempt to address the widespread controversy over the recent release of Final Cut Pro X, Apple has posted a FAQ on its site to address some of the concerns that have been raised thus far. Designed to answer the biggest questions that professional editors have raised over Final Cut Pro X, Apple has given very few straightforward "no" answers to questions regarding the video production suite's "missing" features.
One of the few "no" answers regards importing projects from Final Cut Pro 7 to Final Cut Pro X. Apple claims the change in product architecture prevents "translating" projects from the old format into the new one. Many other answers either explain how to accomplish tasks that may have confused users accustomed to the old interface.
A fair number
29.06.2011 11:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Ehemaliger Mitarbeiter: Apple ist der Pro-Markt egal
Mit der Veröffentlichung von Final Cut Pro X handelte sich Apple viel Kritik ein. Nun setzt ein ehemaliger Apple-Mitarbeiter noch eins drauf und behauptet, dass Apple den Profi-Markt vernachlässigt. Dabei bezieht er sich auf seine Erfahrungen mit Shake. Der Ärger mit den Profis habe schon begonnen,
29.06.2011 11:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Der Papst twittert mit einem iPad
Die Queen hat eins, Obama hat auch eins und nun macht sich auch der Vatikan mit den neuen Technologien vertraut. Mehrere besorgte Hände, hilfreiche Worte, eine feste Berührung und dann das erleichterne “Aahhh” auf Seite des heiligen Vaters und der Tweet war gesendet. So ließ Papst Bendeict der VXI seine nun inzwischen schon 23.733 Follower heut
29.06.2011 11:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Kaz Hirai to become Sony Computer Entertainment Chairman, leave Andrew House with tough CEO gig
When you've had to deal out as many public apologies as Sony has had to perform over its protracted PSN hacking saga, the typical expectation is that someone somewhere will be getting fired or "reshuffled" into a new post. No firings at PlayStation headquarters, however our old pal Kaz Hirai is getting a new position as Sony Computer Entertainment Chairman, with Andrew House succeeding him in the CEO hot seat. Mr. House was previously Sony's PlayStation chief in
29.06.2011 11:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mehr IT-Angiffe aus China auf deutsche Ministerien
Die IT-Systeme deutscher Ministerien sollen immer häufiger zu Angriffszielen werden. Deren Ursprünge liegen häufig in China. Das berichtet das Boulevard-Blatt 'Bild' unter Berufung auf den neuen Jahresbericht (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltWhat do you love: Neues Angebot von GoogleTrillian 5.0.0.34 - Kostenloser Multi-Messenger
29.06.2011 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Neues Sony Vaio Z mit externer Thunderbolt-Grafik
Bislang verfügt im Notebook-Segment lediglich Apples MacBook Pro über die neue Thunderbolt-Technik von Intel, über die gleichzeitig mehrere Geräte wie Grafikkarten und Festplatten ihre Daten über ein Kabel transportieren können. Ende Juli will nun auch Sony ein erstes Gerät mit der neuen Schnittstelle anbieten.
29.06.2011 11:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Thunderbird 5 mit verbesserter Geschwindigkeit und neuem Addon-Manager
Mozilla hat Thunderbird in Version 5.0 veröffentlicht und zahlreiche Verbesserungen am E-Mail-Client vorgenommen. So wurde die allgemeine Geschwindigkeit insbesondere beim Programmstart erhöht und damit einher die von Firefox stammende Rendering-Engine Gecko 5 integriert. Weiterhin wurde der Addon-Manager sowie der Assistent zur Verbindung mit den E-Mail-Konten überarbeitet. Darüber hinaus können Tabs nun umsortiert und auf verschiedene
29.06.2011 11:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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29.06.2011 11:00 Uhr
Apple's Q3 2011 financial results call scheduled for July 19
Apple has announced that its Q3 2011 financial results conference call will take place at 5 PM Eastern / 2 PM Pacific on Tuesday, July 19. Apple usually releases its financial results to the public a couple hours before the call itself takes place, and we'll be keeping an eye out for that when it happens. We will also likely be liveblogging when the call takes place and relay any insights that we get from the call.
29.06.2011 10:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Google-Plus-Design hat Mac-Wurzeln
Bei Google arbeiten viele talentierte Entwickler, in das Design von Benutzeroberflächen hat man in Mountain View hingegen noch nie viel investiert. Das neue soziale Netzwerk Google+ ist die Ausnahme, eine Mac-Legende hatte hier freie Hand.Andy Hertzfeld (Mitglied des Original-Mac-Teams) ist für die
29.06.2011 10:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Bekanntgabe der Apple-Quartalszahlen Q3/2011 am 19. Juli
Am Donnerstag, den 19. Juli 2011 wird Apple die Quartalszahlen des dritten Quartals bekanntgeben. Erwartet werden erneut gute Geschäftszahlen und ein Ausblick auf die zukünftige Entwicklung. Apple überträgt den so genannten Conference Call per Stream. Die Bekanntgabe der Apple-Quartalszahlen des
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Netzfundstück: Der Papst und sein iPad
Da sage noch einer, der Vatikan gehe nicht mit der Zeit. Mit päpstlichem Tweet angekündigt und im Beisein mehrerer Würdenträger feierlich vom iPad aus gestartet, will sich das neue Informations-Portal des Vatikans vor allem an jüngere Generationen wenden und lässt sich auch auf Facebook „liken“.Die
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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ESA: Raumfahrtprojekte für studentische Entwickler
Die europäische Raumfahrtagentur ESA hat Entwickler zu einem Programmierwettbewerb eingeladen. Dieser orientiert sich an dem bereits mehrfach durchgeführten "Google Summer of Code" und richtet sich an (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMicrosoft Office 365 ist ab sofort offiziell verfügbarKeePass Password Safe 1.20 - Passwörter verwalten
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Konkurrent verlangt 295 Mio. Euro von Google
Seit fast eineinhalb Jahren ermittelt die EU-Kommission mittlerweile aufgrund von Beschwerden einiger Konkurrenten gegen Google. Grund dafür ist die Annahme, dass das US-amerikanische Unternehmen Mitbewerber innerhalb seiner Suchmaschine vorsätzlich schlechter platziert, als es eigentlich der Fall sein dürfte.
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Microsoft Office 365 goes live (Video)
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer launched the much-awaited Office 365 on Tuesday, after a beta program of about nine months, as the company responds -- some critics say belatedly -- to the rising popularity of cloud-based applications for collaboration and communication.
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Apple now offering Thunderbolt accessories
Apple has released a Thunderbolt Firmware Update for Thunderbolt-equipped Macs running Mac OS X 10.6.8—to wit, the latest MacBook Pros and iMacs. According to Apple, “the update provides Thunderbolt performance and stability fixes.”
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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FWP Screenshots: Websites in 19 Browsern vergleichen
Der Dienst FWP Screenshots soll Webdesigner bei ihrer Arbeit unterstützen und fertigt dazu Screenshots der Webseiten in den gängigsten Browsern an. Auch kleine Unterschiede in der Darstellung unterschiedlicher Browser werden dabei sichtbar. (Browser, Grafik-Software)
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, golem,
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Social Network Myspace angeblich mit weiteren Entlassungen und gesenktem Verkaufspreis
News Corp versucht verschiedenen Medienberichten zufolge mit der Entlassung von rund einem Drittel der verbliebenen Mitarbeiter sowie einem gesenkten Verkaufspreis die Attraktivität einer Myspace-Übernahme zu erhöhen. Sollten sich die Gerüchte bewahrheiten, wurden seit Anfang des Jahres rund zwei Drittel der Mitarbeiter bei Myspace gekündigt und der Verkaufspreis um 70 Prozent gesenkt. Zu den Interessenten des nun 20 bis 30 Millionen US-
29.06.2011 10:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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IEWebGL: WebGL für den Internet Explorer
Das Plugin IEWebGL bringt dem Internet Explorer WebGL bei. Zwar unterstützt der Internet Explorer 9 zahlreiche moderne Webstandards, WebGL gehört aber nicht dazu. (Internet Explorer, Browser)
29.06.2011 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Angry Birds lands on Windows Phone 7, ready to explore the third ecosystem
Nowadays, you can't really claim to have a mobile OS worthy of the title if your users can't run Angry Birds on it. Good news from Microsoft, then, as Windows Phone 7 can finally be admitted at the grown-up table now that it has released its port of Rovio's epic bird-launching experience. $2.99 is the Marketplace price for the full version, though there's also the option to try out the first few levels for free. Because, you know, there might still be people out there who haven't yet been exposed to the charms of this perniciously addictive little game.
29.06.2011 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Store: Thunderbolt-Kabel und passendes RAID-System
Apple hat seinen Online-Shop wieder einmal um neue Artikel ergänzt. Diesmal steht alles im Zeichen von Thunderbolt: So bietet Apple jetzt ein Thunderbolt-Kabel an und eine RAID-Station mit Thunderbolt-Anschlüssen.
Mit der Pegasus R4-Reihe stellt Apple Hardware-RAID-Systeme im Apple Store vor, die mit vier Festplatten arbeiten und Unterstützung für alle gängigen RAID-Modi haben. So können die
29.06.2011 10:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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29.06.2011 10:00 Uhr
Thunderbird 5 ist fertig
Die neue Version des E-Mail-Clients soll schneller starten und zu handhaben sein. 390 Fehler wurden beseitigt, auch um Stabilität und Sicherheit zu verbessern.
29.06.2011 09:50 Uhr, Mac & i,
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OS X Lion und neues MacBook Air gerüchteweise Mitte Juli
Am vorletzten Tag des Juni gibt es von Apple noch immer keinen konkreteren Termin für den Verkaufsstart von OS X Lion als „Juli“. Jetzt wird hinter vorgehaltener Hand Donnerstag, der 14. Juli für die Markteinführung sowohl der nächsten Version von Mac OS X als auch des neuen MacBook Air
29.06.2011 09:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Appsterdam – App-Developer-Förderung in Amsterdam, FoneSync für Android, Papst twittert mit iPad & Updates: Notizen vom 29.6
Appsterdam – App-Developer-Förderung in Amsterdam
Mike Lee, ehemals Mitarbeiter bei Apple sowie bei Tapulous, ist mit einem interessanten Projekt im Koffer nach Amsterdam gekommen: Appsterdam fördert Indie-App-Developer, inklusive eines aufgelegten Fördertopfes, dem “Appsterfund”, mit bis zu 50.000€ für die Umsetzung von neuen Ideen. Heute ist dazu außerdem ein Magazin erscheinen, das als PDF kostenlos
29.06.2011 09:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Video: Papst Benedikt twittert mit iPad
Ein herrliches Bild, wie die Eminenz um das iPad steht und Papst Benedikt XVI. die Funktionsweise des Tablet Computer erklärt. Kein Werbevideo von Apple wird so eine Wirkung haben wie das überraschte “Ah!” des kirchlichen Oberhaupts. Die kleine Einführung zum iPad erhielt der Papst, um eine Twitter-Nachricht abzusenden. Die Twitter-Nachricht erschien auf einem neuen Webportal,
29.06.2011 09:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Spuren von "Final Cut Pro"-XML-Import in Final Cut Pro X
Ein paar Zeichen können hohe Wellen schlagen in der Apple-Welt. Sind es sonst Fundstücke in iOS, die zu Spekulationen einladen, ist es diesmal (void)importFinalCutXML, welches für Diskussionen sorgt: Ist der Import alter FCP-Dokumente in FCPX schon eingebaut?Ob tatsächlich der ganze funktionsfähige
29.06.2011 09:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Neues Design: Thunderbird 5.0 ist fertig
Bei Mozilla zählt man anders: Nach der Thunderbird-Version 3.1 wurde gestern die Version 5.0 der E-Mail-Software veröffentlicht. Damit möchte Mozilla den Release-Zyklus synchron zum Firefox-Browser halten. Ab sofort gilt auch für Thunderbird das „Rapid-Release“-Modell mit häufigeren Updates und schnelleren Versionssprüngen.
29.06.2011 09:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Paper.js: Generative Gestaltung in Javascript und HTML5
Mit Paper.js haben die Designer Jürg Lehni und Jonathan Puckey ein Webframework für das HTML5-Canvas-Element vorgestellt, das mit Javascript generative Gestaltung ermöglichen soll. Das Framework soll eine Art Schweizer Messer für skalierbare Vektorgrafiken werden. (Grafik-Software, JavaScript)
29.06.2011 09:35 Uhr, golem,
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Google+: Soziales Netzwerk mit Benutzeroberfläche von Andy Hertzfeld
Google wagt den Angriff auf Facebook: Nachdem das eigene soziale Netzwerk Orkut ebenso wie andere Produkte mit Sozial-Aspekten dem Marktführer nicht wirklich etwas entgegensetzen konnten, soll “Google+” jetzt endlich den Erfolg bringen. Beobachter sind vor allem von der Benutzeroberfläche begeistert – an der ein in der Apple-Welt alter Bekannter mitgearbeitet haben soll.Google+ ist nach alter
29.06.2011 09:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Skype gets Congressional approval, will help Representatives stay in touch with the common people
Look, Capitol Hill is a nice place to be, okay? There are interns eager to please, lobbyists keen to buy you dinner, why would you ever want to leave? Unfortunately for US Congressmen and women, the schleps who elected them insist on getting face time with their supposed representatives, which means a regular schedule of commuting getting in the way of some critically important foot massages and aromatherapy treatments. Never fear, though, Skype has come to the rescue. Microsoft's latest acquisition has scored a stamp of approval from the House of Representatives, permitting Congr
29.06.2011 09:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google startet mit Google+ eigenes Social Network
Seit Monaten wird darüber spekuliert, ob Google ein eigenes soziales Netzwerk im Stil von Facebook starten will. Nun ist die Katze aus dem Sack: Google+ heißt das Angebot, mit dem man dem Dienst von Mark (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUbisoft: No Name Crew entwendet DatensätzeWhat do you love: Neues Angebot von Google
29.06.2011 09:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Mobile DevCon 2011: Erste Station München
Am 25. Juli 2011 findet die erste von drei Stationen der Mobile DevCon in München statt. Die Entwicklerveranstaltung des Magazins mobile-developer widmet sich der professionellen Entwicklung im mobilen Bereich.
Die Konferenz legt sich nicht auf ein Betriebsystem, Plattform oder Konzept fest. Vielmehr werden alle relevanten, mobilen Plattformen thematisiert. Fokus der Mobile DevCon liegt auf
29.06.2011 09:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Apple veröffentlicht Java-Update für Mac OS X
Apple hat in der Nacht auf heute ein neues Java-Update für Mac OS X 10.6 über die Software-Aktualisierung freigegeben. Das knapp 80 MB grosse «Java Update 5» verbessert die Kompatibilität, Sicherheit und Zuverlässigkeit von Java für Mac OS X 10.6. Java SE 6 wird mit dem Update auf 1.6.0_26 aktualisiert.
Auch Benutzer von Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard erhalten mit «Java Update 10» eine Java-Aktualisierung.
29.06.2011 09:20 Uhr, macprime,
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Google startet Google Plus und übergreifende Navigationsleiste
Mit Google Plus hat der Suchmaschinen-Riese nun einen neuen Anlauf unternommen, um besser mit dem erfolgreichen Social Network Facebook konkurrieren zu können. Google Plus bietet dabei alle wesentlichen Facebook-Funktionen hinter einer übersichtlichen Web-Oberfläche auf Basis von HTML5. Kontakte lassen sich in sogenannten "+Circles" zusammenfassen, Informationen in "+Sparks" organisieren und über "+Hangout" gemeinsame Treffen planen. Hie
29.06.2011 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Nachstes MacBook Air Mitte Juli und mit 1,8 GHz Core i7?
Das nächste MacBook Air steht unmittelbar bevor und erscheint laut 9to5Mac Mitte Juli, zusammen mit oder kurz nach Lion. Am Design ändere sich nichts, lediglich am Anschluss sei auf den ersten Blick zu erkennen, ob es sich um das MacBook Air des vergangenen Jahres oder um das neue Modell handle. Beim neuen MacBook Air setzt Apple auf Thunderbolt. Ein Blick auf Intels Prozessorangebot sowie Roadmap gibt meist gute Anhaltspunkte, welche Pr
29.06.2011 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Razer trots out Transformers 3 Edition DeathAdder, Vespula and laptop case
After what we're guessing was a fruitful tie-up with Tron, the fine folks at Razer are back at a similar well; this time, the company's dishing out a limited run of gear that's been splashed with color and branding from the upcoming Michael Bay train wreck blockbuster, Transformers 3. Outside of being doused with red, yellow, silver and purple paint, the special edition DeathAdder mice ($69.99 a pop) are identical to the version already on the market. If that's just not enough, there's also a dual-sided Vespula mouse mat
29.06.2011 09:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple verkündet die Zahlen für das abgelaufene Quartal am 19. Juli
Noch knapp drei Wochen, dann verkündet Apple die Zahlen für das abgelaufene Quartal. Das zweite Quartal des Jahres ist für Apple das dritte Finanzquartal. Von März und Juni aktualisierte Apple nur einen Mac; bis auf den iMac blieben ansonsten alle anderen Modellreihen unverändert. Einschätzungen zufolge tut dies den Verkaufszahlen jedoch keinen Abbruch, denn man rechnet mit sehr guten Ergebnissen. Für das iPad 2 war es das erste volle Ve
29.06.2011 09:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Final Cut Pro X: Apple gibt einzelnen Kunden Geld zurück
Die Enttäuschung vieler professioneller Kunden über Final Cut Pro X scheint Wirkung zu zeigen: Zumindest in einigen Fällen ist Apple der Forderung einiger Kunden nachgekommen, ihnen den Kaufpreis für die Software zu erstatten. Der Produktdesigner der früheren Apple-Software Shake glaubt derweil, dass Apple der Profi-Markt relativ egal ist.Geld zurück für “unzulängliche” Software Verschiedene Quellen berichten
29.06.2011 09:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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29.06.2011 9:00 Uhr
Java-Update für Mac OS X 10.6 und 10.5 erschienen
Die Weiterentwicklung vom Mac-Java liegt zwar nicht mehr bei Apple, aber Fehlerkorrekturen für Java SE 6 kommen auch weiterhin noch aus Cupertino. Für Snow Leopard ist das Update 5 und für Leopard das Update 10 erschienen.Das Update aktualisiert Java SE 6 auf die Version 1.6.0_26. In der Version
29.06.2011 08:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Hinweise auf XML-Unterstützung in Final Cut Pro X?
Der fehlende XML-Support in Final Cut Pro X zählt zu einem der häufiger zitierten Kritikpunkte, könnte aber schon sehr bald der Vergangenheit angehören. MacMagazine.br nahm das Programm sehr genau unter die Lupe und fand dabei neben "importiMovieProject" auch "importFinalCutXML". iMovie-Projekte lassen sich jetzt bereits importieren, Projekte aus Final Cut Pro 7 jedoch nicht. Anscheinend ist also bereits vorgesehen, auch Final Cut Pro 7
29.06.2011 08:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Apple erlaubt Rückgabe von Final Cut Pro X auf Anfrage
Eigentlich sind alle Verkäufe im App Store und Mac App Store endgültig, aber es kommt immer wieder vor, dass Apple den Kaufpreis auf Anfrage zurückerstattet. Mehrere Käufer von Final Cut Pro X melden, dass sie den Kaufpreis erfolgreich zurückerhalten haben. Offensichtlich möchte Apple die Wogen
29.06.2011 08:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Google gestaltet Webdienste neu
Mit leichten Veränderungen kosmetischer Natur überrascht Google seit gestern Abend die Nutzer der Websuche und anderer Dienste. Neben der nun dunklen Navigations- und Benutzerleiste am oberen Rand hat sich vor allem das Aussehen der Google-Startseite und der Suchergebnisse verändert.
29.06.2011 08:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Java: Updates für Leopard und Snow Leopard
Sowohl für Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard als auch 10.6 Snow Leopard hat Apple ein Update für Java veröffentlicht. Die Updates 5 und 10 bringen Java SE 6 auf die Version 1.6.0_26, Leopard-Benutzer erhalten zusätzlich ein Update für J2SE 5.0 auf die Version 1.5.0_30.Die Updates schließen unter anderem diverse Sicherheitslücken. Als die wichtigste benennt Apple
29.06.2011 08:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Google unveils Swiffy: turns high maintenance Flash animations into HTML5
Still hanging on to those sweet site loaders hoping they'd be of use again someday? Perhaps the time has come -- for some ads and animations, that is. Google Labs has cooked up Swiffy, which takes an antediluvian SWF file and creates an HTML5 version that will run in most current browsers (Chrome and Safari, for example). The converted file is pretty close in size to the original; however, the company warns that the project is fresh out of the oven, so it won't convert your entire Flash library just yet. Even still, software that makes existing animations useful without starting from scratch? Sign us up! Check out the source lin
29.06.2011 08:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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WakeMate revamps mobile apps, offers new wristband
Despite early problems surrounding the WakeMate sleep helper, the device has been improved with new software features on the associated iOS, Android and BlackBerry apps. The company has reportedly achieved better accuracy for the wristband battery meter, while providing a deeper level of sleep analytics. Customers can also choose to purchase a larger wristband, if the original design is too small to wear comfortably.
29.06.2011 08:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Q3/2011: Apple gibt jüngste Quartalszahlen am 19. Juli bekannt
Am 19. Juli wird Apple die Ergebnisse des dritten Geschäftsquartals 2011 bekannt geben. Die Erwartungen sind nach mehreren Rekordquartalen in Folge wie üblich hoch – auch wenn in den letzten drei Monaten mit den neuen iMacs nur ein neues Hardware-Produkt erschienen ist.Am 19. Juli wird Apple ab 23 Uhr mitteleuropäischer Zeit wie gewöhnlich eine QuickTime-Konferenzschaltung
29.06.2011 08:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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29.06.2011 8:00 Uhr
Trillian 5.0.0.34 - Kostenloser Multi-Messenger
Bei Trillian handelt es sich um einen Multi-Messenger, der seit der Version 5 komplett kostenlos ist. Die einst nur gegen Bezahlung erhältlichen Features stehen inzwischen für alle Nutzer zur Verfügung. So (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUbisoft: No Name Crew entwendet DatensätzeWhat do you love: Neues Angebot von Google
29.06.2011 07:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple sees surge in revenue from overseas markets
Apple has reportedly continued to experience a strong surge in revenue from overseas markets, according to data collected by analyst firm Capital IQ. Although the company's performance in the Americas has been spectacular, sales growth in Europe, Japan and the Asia Pacific has been even stronger. The company is said to have received only 41 percent of its overall revenue from international markets in 2005, however the overseas portion jumped to 56 percent by 2010.
29.06.2011 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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KeePass Password Safe 1.20 - Passwörter verwalten
Mit dem KeePass Password Safe ist es möglich, sämtliche Passwörter, die sich im Laufe des Lebens ansammeln, an einer zentralen Stelle zu verwalten. Sämtliche Kennwörter werden in einer verschlüsselten (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltThunderbird 5.0 mit kleinen Verbesserungen ist daIntel stimmt neue Atom-CPUs auf Windows 8 ab
29.06.2011 07:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Kommt Windows 8 RTM bereits im April 2012?
Microsoft liegt Gerüchten zufolge bei der Entwicklung von Windows 8 gut im Zeitplan. Die Redmonder seien sogar so gut dabei, dass der bisher vermutete Release im Herbst des kommenden Jahres noch deutlich vorgezogen werden könnte. Bereits im April könnte demnach der RTM-Status erreicht werden.
29.06.2011 07:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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29.06.2011 7:00 Uhr
Office 365 ditches the beta tag, ready to take on Google Apps
We know what you're thinking -- you like the idea of Google Apps, but the Mountain View crew kind of creeps you out. Well, don't worry, Microsoft has your back. After making its beta debut last year, Office 365 is officially ready to spread its wings and offer its productivity web app wares to the business-minded masses. For $6 per-user, per-month small businesses get access to Microsoft Office Web Apps, Exchange, SharePoint and Lync video conferencing and can take advantage of the suite's integration with
29.06.2011 06:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Silver-ink pen freestyles handmade circuitry, paves way for flexible displays
We've never been the type to appreciate luxury pens, but if said pen was packing a silver-based ink solution that left behind a trail of conductivity well, our pocket-protector would be very much at its disposal. Announced today, this evolution in penmanship tech has two great University of Illinois minds to thank -- Professors Jennifer Lewis and Jennifer Bernhard. That's right, the two Jennifers schemed up a desktop solution that could see flexible displays and disposable devices coming soon to your pocket
29.06.2011 06:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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29.06.2011 6:00 Uhr
iPhone Klingelton Konverter für den Mac
Klingeltöne fürs iPhone aus Songs und anderen Audios selbst zu erstellen ist ein netter Zeitvertreib für iPhone Nutzer. Die Möglichkeiten zur Kreation eigener Klingeltöne sind mit verschiedenen Programmen oder den Einkauf über iTunes gegeben. Über iTunes Klingeltöne fürs iPhone zu kaufen ist eine Möglichkeit, aber nicht unbedingt die kreativste. Wer jedoch die eigene musikalische Ader
29.06.2011 05:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Apple ups iPhone, iPad touchscreen orders from Wintek for Q3
Both official and unofficial details from Wintek suggest Apple only plans to increase its iPad and iPhone touch panel orders over the rest of the year. Those for phones like the iPhone have grown in the spring and, Digitimes heard, will have reached between 2.4 million to 2.6 million units each month between April and June. Stepped up Apple orders during the summer should give Wintek between $41.5 million and $51.9 million in revenue.
29.06.2011 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Facebook likes, hires iPhone jailbreaker 'Geohot'
He's jailbroken the iPhone and been sued by Sony over alleged hacks, and now George "Geohot" Hotz is grappling with the biggest challenge of his young career: social networking. After about a week's worth of rumors surrounding his new employment arrangements, Facebook confirmed that it has indeed added the infamous young hacker to its payroll. No word on what Hotz will be doing at the site, but we expect big things, just so long as he doesn't come within
29.06.2011 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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29.06.2011 5:00 Uhr
Art Lebedev Mini Six in early production, Popularis due 2012
After a long silence, Art Lebedev Studio on Tuesday night showed the finished Optimus Mini Six. The new version has its namesake number of keys with each considerably smaller than the Mini Three. As before, the signature feature is an active LCD in each key that helps them serve as programmable shortcuts as well as active status icons for the system.
29.06.2011 04:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Xtreamer's Prodigy media streamer gets upgraded internals, shoots 3D video to your screen for €149
Last time we saw the Xtreamer Prodigy, it was shaping up to be quite the slick little media streamer with a Realtek 1185 chipset running at 500MHz, a plethora of supported codecs, and a fancy flash-based GUI with Android underpinnings. In the months since, the Prodigy hit the gym and now packs Realtek's 1186 silicon clocked at 750MHz and HDMI 1.4 for pumping out video in three dee. There's also Gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, and support for up to a 3TB HDD in its 3.5-inch bay, so you can source you
29.06.2011 04:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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29.06.2011 4:00 Uhr
MoviePass wants to be Netflix, but for theaters
Here's a scenario: you'd love to see the latest blockbuster, but aren't willing to fork out a month's wages to do so. Cue MoviePass, a startup seeking to make life cheaper (fiscally, not emotionally) for repeat cinema moviegoers. The $50 subscription allows for "unlimited" cinema screenings, provided you're okay with a few caveats: 3D or IMAX screenings incur a $3 surcharge, and you'll be limited to one flick per day. Tickets must also be purchased on a partner website, netting you a coupon code that's exchanged for stubs in-theater. Not the most elegant solution, but the reliance on paper prevents folks from re-watching or double
29.06.2011 03:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video App Demo: Plane Finder
Plane Finder, made by Pinkfroot, is a cool tool for live tracking of planes. There's a free version to check out, or you can pick up the iPhone version for US$4.99, and the iPad version for $7.99. If boats are more your speed, Pinkfroot has released an app called Ship Finder, too. All
29.06.2011 03:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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29.06.2011 3:00 Uhr
World of Warcraft Starter Edition lets you reach lvl 20 for free, Night Elf Mohawk still only available to Mr. T
If there was one thing, one thing, keeping humanity safe from total enslavement to the grind of World of Warcraft, it was the fact that you have to pay to play the game for longer than a couple of weeks. Well, now we're all doomed. Blizzard is replacing its 14-day WoW trial with a so-called Starter Edition of the massively multiplayer life usurper, which lets you reach level 20 without shelling out a penny. Of course, like any good gateway drug, this freebie is capped at the thoroughly insufficient 20 number and is sure to agitate folks into buyi
29.06.2011 02:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google+ invite received, we go hands-on
It's hard to argue with Google's track record. The company has scored a hit in nearly every space in which it's dabbled: search, email, ads, office software, etc. There's always been one glaring exception to this rule, however: social networking. The company hasn't made much of a dent in a world dominated by Facebook (and, once upon a time, MySpace and Friendster). For Google+, however, the company dove in with both feet, launching a multi-faceted service that brings a lot to the table with features like Circles, Hang Out, and Huddle. Is it enough to end the Google's streak? We take a deeper dive to find out.Gallery: Google+ hands-on iOS webapp
29.06.2011 02:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Group threatens to expose security flaw at Apple website
Security researchers from YGN Ethical Hacker Group claim to have discovered a security vulnerability at Apple's developer website. The alleged problem, which has yet to be disclosed in full detail, is said to enable attackers to use redirects for potential phishing scams. Information surrounding the vulnerability was reportedly sent to Apple late in April, however the group claims the company has yet to patch the flaw.
29.06.2011 02:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google+ design credited to original Macintosh team member Andy Hertzfeld
You may have heard about Google+, the hot new sharing product from Google which went official today, and sounds cool (sounds cool, but remember how cool Wave and Buzz sounded? Let's just say we're reserving excitement so far). But one exciting thing about the new project is how cool and smooth it looks, and TechCrunch has noted the reason for that look, based on Steven Levy's reporting: it's designed in part by Andy Hertzfeld, one of the members of the original Macintosh team back in th
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Testphase des Facebook-Rivalen Google+ gestartet
Die sogenannten sozialen Netzwerke im Internet erfreuen sich großer Beliebtheit – bestes Beispiel ist der Branchenprimus Facebook mit geschätzt rund 750 Millionen Nutzern. Auch Suchmaschinengigant Google möchte seit einiger Zeit sein Angebot in diese Richtung erweitern und startet nun die erste Phase des „Google+“-Projekts.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Samsung rumored making Galaxy S II Plus with 1.4GHz chip
Samsung is rumored to be working on a high-end iPhone 5 rival, says Pop Herald. The phone, which may or may not be known as the Galaxy S II Plus, would sport a 1.4GHz processor instead of the 1.2GHz in the current S II. The iPhone 5 is expected to arrive in September, and would mean flagship handsets from competitors would be about six months behind.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Pew: e-reader ownership growing much faster than tablets
E-readers are outpacing tablets by a rapidly widening margin, Pew said in a new study. After a brief amount of parity for the second half of the year, e-readers doubled from just over six percent ownership in the US last November to 12 percent this May. Outside of a brief spurt during the holidays, the growth of the iPad and other tablets kept the same pace and rose from five percent to eight in the same period.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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iOS 5 Notification Center to show upcoming Calendar events
The second iOS 5 beta adds Calendar events to the Notification Center, testing shows. When the Center is onscreen, upcoming events are displayed with a brief description accompanied by the time. The scope of listed notifications (rather than push alerts) is so far limited to 24 hours.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Duke Nukem Forever to reach Macs in August [u]
(Updated with Steam, multiplayer info) Publisher Aspyr has announced that the Mac version of Duke Nukem Forever will finally ship in August. The Windows and console versions of the infamously-delayed first-person shooter were released just this June, have having been in development since 1997. Production was originally handled by 3D Realms, the creators of Duke Nukem 3D, but later taken over by Gearbox.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Mac OS X 10.6.8 Server hwmond bug consumes CPU power
A bug discovered in the Mac OS X 10.6.8 Server update is causing the hardware monitoring daemon, hwmond, to consume up to 95 percent of CPU power on a variety of Xserves, according to an Apple forum thread. Member Arminhempel reports a CPU load up to 70 percent after every reboot on several Xserves he manages; Jean-Serge Remy has an Xserve Xeon showing an 84 percent hit, while InfraredAD is experiencing a 95 percent load on a 2008 quad-core Xserve, essentially wiping out an entire core. Both the combo and delta versions of the update have generated errors and, so far
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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LaCie teams with Porsche Design on external hard drives
Maker of high-style external hard drives LaCie has partnered with Porsche Design on two new external hard drives. Both are available with USB 3.0 for faster transfer speeds and include the LaCie Porsche Design Mobile Hard Drive P'9220 and the LaCie Porsche Design Desktop Hard Drive P'9230. Each has a brushed aluminum exterior that is efficient at wicking away heat and is completely recyclable.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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J. Paul Getty Museum gets Google Goggles-triggered art guide
Google unveiled a unique deal with the J. Paul Getty Museum to tie in Google Goggles with its art gallery. Taking photos of paintings in the Los Angeles with an Android or iOS device using Goggles now not only identifies the work but gives audio presentations that include anything from other artists to museum experts and recreations of characters. The move lets the museum provide much more about a painting without having to have a formal tour, supply its own devices, or prerecord a complete guide.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Verizon mostly sweeps phone speed tests thanks to LTE
Verizon's early 4G network push has given it at least the technical speed advantage on phones in the US, a US-wide field test shows. The LTE-based network is both the fastest overall across 21 cities as well as through individual regional tests. The carrier only loses in PCMag's study in tests for rural and mid-size areas, where the newness of Verizon's network gave AT&T's 3G the lead by default.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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10.6.8 brings more TRIM support, graphics improvements
The release of OS X 10.6.8 has brought improvements to both gamers and those using Apple-approved models of solid-state drives (SSD), MacRumors reports. Apart from some model-specific builds of 10.6.6 and 10.6.7, OS X has generally lacked TRIM support, but as of 10.6.8 TRIM now appears to be available in all Macs capable of running it, and will also be included in Lion. The update has also brought significant graphics improvements, according to testers on Steam and other forums.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Jabra brings Easycall, Cruiser2 BT hardware to AT&T shops
Bluetooth headset maker Jabra on Monday began shipping its new Easycall device at AT&T stores. At the same time, the company has released its previously introduced Cruiser2 in-car speakerphone with voice controls. The new EasyCall is meant for first-time Bluetooth headset users and uses a DSP chip to clean the sound.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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New 'Broadway' box delivers live TV to iPhone, iPad
Hauppauge Digital will soon be debuting a new "watch live TV remotely" solution for Mac and Windows owners who want to be able to see live television remotely or on their mobile devices, called Broadway. Shows can be watched via a local Wi-Fi connection -- in effect putting a TV in any room -- or remotely via a web browser. The Broadway device features a multi-format TV receiver that can tune clear QAM digital and ATSC over-the-air standard and high-definition channels.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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ThinkGeek now offering iCade gaming cabinet for iPad
ThinkGeek, best known for their digital novelties that appeal to the power-user crowd such as the 8-Bit Tie and the Wi-Fi Detector t-shirt have made what was a little over a year ago an April Fool's Day joke into reality: an iPad-based iCade gaming cabinet that turns an iPad into a retro-styled 80s arcade machine, capable of playing many of the best games of yesteryear with a genuine joystick and buttons even a (non-functional) slot for quarters.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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New Sony VAIO Z: lighter than MacBook Air, packs Thunderbolt
Sony chose Europe as the first venue to unveil a redesigned VAIO Z. The new system is now more consciously pitched as a MacBook Air equivalent and moves both the optical drive and even dedicated graphics to an external box, the Power Media Dock. The new PC is the first non-Mac to use Thunderbolt, albeit not in Mini DisplayPort form, and uses the high-speed cable to handle not just Blu-ray or DVD but AMD Radeon HD 6650M video, three USB ports, Ethernet, 3D-capable HDMI, and VGA.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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HP beats Apple to tablet-native Facebook with TouchPad app
HP may stake out a rare first in the tablet space by having the first tablet-native Facebook app developed inside the social network itself. Beating even the iPad app, the webOS slate will get virtually all of the feature set, including Places and Photos. Sections seen in TechCrunch's view saw not just the usual news feed but a tile view that makes better use of the available space.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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TomTom App for iPhone updated, includes HD Traffic reports
GPS navigation hardware and software maker TomTom has updated its app for iPhone to version 1.8, which now includes HD Traffic compatibility, providing drivers what the company says is the most accurate traffic reporting available, with traffic conditions for both major and secondary roads within the U.S., updated every two minutes. The update also brings multi-stop routes to the popular software, which turns GPS-enabled iPhones into full-blown navigation units.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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France's Orange offers system-wide shared data plans
As U.S. carriers wrestle with the problem of how best to end "unlimited" cellular data plans, France's Orange believes the idea of sharing plans, that operate similarly to the concept of shared "family" cell phone minutes, are the future. The scheme, which is often referred to as a "bit bucket" data plan, has also been launched in France, the U.K. and Spain -- with at least two U.S. companies committed to offering something similar, All Things D reports.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Nikon D400 and D4 tipped for August, concept cameras shown
Nikon's future became clearer on Monday night with both near- and far-term camera plans. A leak has Nikon's perennial August refresh including the D4 and D400, sequels to two of its most popular DSLRs. Nikon Rumors hasn't commited to details, but a round of resolution and sensitivity upgrades would suggest the D4 will push past 12 megapixels and have at least ISO 102,400 sensitivity like the D3s.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple updates Thunderbolt firmware for eligible Macs
Apple today released a Thunderbolt Firmware Update, the first one since the technology was introduced, through its Support Downloads page and Software Update for all eligible Macs, including the latest models of MacBook Pros and iMacs. The high-speed I/O port, which offers two-channel, bi-directional 10Gbps networking for data, audio, video and power, is being rolled out across the Mac lineup, including a rumored forthcoming refresh of the MacBook Air.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Acer lowering notebook shipments too as iPad bites deeper
Acer's significantly lowered estimates include full-size notebooks as well, part suppliers divulged Monday night. The PC builder is now planning to drop its total notebook shipments from 6.4 million to 5.4 million. About 80 percent of the drop slipped out to Digitimes is the original netbook plan, but 20 percent will come from regular portables.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Intel: Atom Cloverview platform being designed for Windows 8
Bill Kircos, Intel's director of product and technology media relations, has revealed that the company is now expecting the arrival of the Atom Cloverview platform and its Clover Trail processor to coincide with the arrival of Windows 8, providing a "one-two punch" of chip and software upgrades that Intel hopes will fend off the challenge of Microsoft's embrace of ARM-powered devices for Windows 8, ThisIsMyNext reports.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Analysts disagree over Apple iPhone speculation
When it comes to Apple, it isn't difficult for analysts offering their best guess on the secretive company's future plans to be wrong -- but they are usually wrong in some measure of collective harmony. Recent conflicting and contradictory reports from various analysts suggest that real evidence revealing Apple's plans for the fall -- when the next version of the iPhone is expected to arrive -- is thin, leading a greater reliance on supplier contacts and guesswork.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Alesis outs pro-audio iO Dock for iPad
Electronic drum and audio equipment maker Alesis has introduced the iO Dock, a pro-audio docking solution for the iPad and iPad 2 that gives users an easy way to connect the iPad to MIDI controllers, PA systems, microphones, video projectors, instruments and more. The dock is intended as a universal iPad recording, playback and MIDI device that features XLR, 1/4-inch and MIDI jacks among other inputs and outputs.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Focusbar 1.0 for Mac alerts users to off-task distractions
Macoscope has released Focusbar 1.0 for Mac, a new productivity app that provides a small reminder bar for any activity the user enters. The bar then makes reappearances at random intervals, and when a user switches windows. It helps focus the user on a single task, and alerts the user when he or she is about to go off-task.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Rubin: 500,000 Android devices activating each day
Google VP Andy Rubin in a Twitter update this morning says Android has crossed 500,000 new device activations per day. The milestone comes just a month and a half after the 400,000 mark. The executive adds that the activation rate is growing 4.4 percent every week.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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LG rolls out 3D-capable DM50D desktop monitor with TV tuner
LG has rolled out the DM50D , a 3D-capable monitor with in-built TV tuner. The device is designed to appeal to users wanting a 3D gaming and movie experience, but who were put off by the thought of wearing cumbersome active shutter glasses. The new monitor uses the latest generation of 3D HDTV which use lightweight, polarized glasses making the viewing experience much more comfortable for longer periods.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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NVIDIA's fast GeForce GTX 580M reaches Alienware M18x first
NVIDIA on Tuesday morning officially took the wraps from its new flagship notebook graphics, the GeForce GTX 580M and GTX 570M. Both promise about 20 percent faster performance for the power draw than the 470M/480M models they replace. The GTX 580M is fast enough to smoothly play Crysis 2 at full detail in DirectX 11, Black Ops at 100 frames per second, and even some games at 1080p in 3D, although both ideally in a twin-chip SLI mode.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Needham raises Apple estimates based on iPad, Mac forecasts
Needham analyst Charlie Wolf is raising his long-term revenue and EPS forecasts for Apple, based on predictions about the company's Mac and iPad shipments. For FY2011 Wolf is now calling for just under $103.6 billion in revenue, with EPS of $25; previous figures were positioned at about $101 billion and $23.90. FY2012 is now seen showing over $130 billion in revenue and $30 in EPS, versus earlier tabulations of $125.2 billion and $28.05.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Reviews: DiskRadar
One of the blessings of Mac OS X is that end-users do not need to do many maintenance tasks themselves. Most are auto scripts that either run on start up or shut down and take care of a userís system. There are numerous utility applications for Mac OS X, but not all of them are really useful or even particularly easy to use. DiskRadar, from Binary Fruit joins a well-established category of hard di
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple refurbs: reduced prices on Macs
Today at Apple's online store refurbished Macs start as low as $829 for the refurb. 11.6-inch MacBook Air with a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 64GB flash drive for $829. For just $20 more, $849, is the 13.3-inch refurb. MacBook With a 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2GB of RAM and a 250GB hard drive.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Consumer Reports: T-Mobile G2X tops iPhone 4 in camera tests
In its August issue, Consumer Reports has orchestrated a rare test of 45 smartphones with a focus on their integrated cameras. It finds that the eight-megapixel camera in the T-Mobile G2X was the very best, with very good still images and the best in terms of video quality. The story also includes ratings for stand-alone cameras and camcorders as well as advice on taking good photos.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: Roccat Browser update, iVigilo Dashboard
An updated version of the free Mac exclusive browser, Roccat Browser, has been released by Runecats. The browser offers a number of features not found in other browsers, and recently out performed the latest builds of Chrome, Opera, Safari, and Firefox in the Peacekeeper benchmark test. The latest release adds full support for OS X Lion, along with a new eBuddy Widget that allows users to chat with Facebook, MSN, Yahoo Messenger, ICQ, and AIM contacts from directly within the browser. Other changes include: visual improvements, social page sharing, undercover browsing
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple Store adds $49 Thunderbolt cable, Pegasus RAID systems
Apple today put several new Thunderbolt-related products on sale through its online store. Among these is a first-party Thunderbolt cable, measuring 2 meters or approximately 6.56 feet. The accessory costs $49, but can be used for Target Disk Mode between two Macs, or to connect peripherals such as monitors (including iMacs) or backup drives.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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IDC sees mobile app downlaods surging to 183 billion in 2015
Mobile app downloads should grow 17 times larger in the next few years, IDC says in a new prediction (pay-only) on Tuesday. Apps for Android, iOS and other platforms is estimated to grow from 10.7 billion downloads for all of 2010 to 182.7 billion in 2015. Researchers aren't willing to predict which platform will lead that group, although iOS remains in front so far at 425,000 apps.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple pushes deeper into Italy with Rozzano retail store
Apple is making a rare Italian store opening on Saturday. The shop will be based in the Fiordaliso commercial center in the town of Rozzano, and open at 10AM local time, with regular hours running from 9AM to 10PM Monday through Friday, and 8:30AM to 9PM on Saturdays. The first workshops are scheduled to take place on July 4th.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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DealNN roundup: refurb. 32-inch Vizio LCD HDTV, now $247
Today's deals from DealNN include price breaks on HDTV's, Blu-ray players, and more. Onsale.com has recently lowered the cost of the refurbished Vizio 32-inch LCD HDTV, complete with 1366 x 768 maximum resolution, 16:9 aspect ratio, 8ms response time, and four built-in HDMI ports. Currently featured at DealNN, this HDTV has dropped to $247.99 in price and offers savings of up to $202.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Porous aluminum could triple battery life in mobile devices
Sumitomo Electric has developed a technology to make aluminum porous that could significantly improve lithium-ion batteries. The new porous aluminum, called "Aluminum-Celmet," could give these batteries one and one-half to three times greater capacity. It could alternately help to reduce the size by up to two-thirds without shrinking battery life.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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MacNN Reviews: Disk Radar 1.1
MacNN has reviewed Disk Radar, a new utility program that offers a graphical map of a user's hard drive, along with features that help users "drill down" and locate superfluous files and other "disk debris" that clutters up or crowds out disk space. The program features colorful maps and monitors the ongoing health of the drive hardware itself, but will it prove to be a must for those with terminally tight disk space? Is it worthy of a place in the top tier of OS X disk utilities? We'll explore in our review.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Hooks for FCP7 XML import spotted in Final Cut Pro X
Final Cut Pro X contains references to Pro 7 XML import in its code, a Brazilian website notes. Support for the feature is one of a number of complaints video editors have had with the new suite. The existence of hooks suggests that Apple may have dropped the feature in order to get Pro X released, or simply that support was considered but abandoned.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google sued in France for $421m over anti-competitive claims
Google's legal woes have accelerated Tuesday as French search site network 1plusV has sued Google in Paris' Commercial court for the equivalent of $421 million. The lawsuit, billed as the largest of its kind in Europe, accuses Google of anti-competitive behavior. Google allegedly 'buried' 1plusV sites for four years in its search engine results and denied them a major source of revenue.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple issues refunds for unhappy Final Cut Pro X users
Some buyers of Final Cut Pro X are successfully getting refunds from Apple, reports say. The software is being sold exclusively through the Mac App Store, where one of the conditions is normally that all sales are final. By filing requests through a customer service form however, people are reportedly getting credit back for the purchase of Pro X and/or its companion apps Compressor and Motion.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google+ unveiled: social network with Circles, mobile apps
Google outlined its true social networking efforts Tuesday by unveiling Google+. The service is built around the concept a persistent toolbar that allows sharing from any Google site as well as Circles. A drag-and-drop interface lets users organize contacts into sharing groups where a single share can go out to many people at once.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google's Swiffy converts Flash to HTML5 to help iOS users
Google delivered a possible snub to its partner Adobe on Tuesday by posting Swiffy. The Google Labs project converts SWF files into HTML5 that will run in browsers that also support JavaScript objects, SVG (scalable vector graphics), and CSS3. The resulting pages work in any modern browser, desktop or mobile.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple wins 10 new patents, files for Final Cut trademarks
Apple has won 10 new patents through the US Patent and Trademark Office, information shows. One notable example is the design of the current Apple keyboard with a numeric keypad. While the peripheral is relatively mundane outside of its thinness and aluminum chassis, two of the 16 people credited with the invention are Apple CEO Steve Jobs and VP of industrial design Jonathan Ive, signifying how important the shape of the product is.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook said axed to focus on superphone
RIM's rumored 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook may have already been scrapped to refocus more of RIM's efforts on the company's long-mentioned "superphone" using the same QNX-based OS as the seven-inch tablet. A rumor Tuesday alleges that all work has stopped and that most of the remaining PlayBook focus is on LTE-based 4G PlayBooks, which should ship in October. The N4BB insider didn't know for certain when the phone would ship, but RIM's CEOs have usually put it in early 2012.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Lighter iPhone sales ahead, says Bernstein
iPhone sales will have probably dropped in the current quarter, says Sanford Bernstein' Toni Sacconaghi. The analyst agrees with some investors that other forecasts are too high, and is modeling between 15.2 to 16.2 million units, compared with a consensus prediction of 16.5 million. People may be holding off on buying, says Sacconaghi, because they're aware a new device is around the corner. Notably, the hit is anticipated to be enough to outweigh 19 new iPhone carriers.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Forum roundup: video crashes, mystery messages and more
Today in the MacNN forums Mac Elite selowitch started a thread looking for some assistance with video crashes that are causing their Mac to freeze up. Another forum goer seems to be getting iPhone and iMail messages from the year 1969, or blank messages with "No Sender and No Subject" and has turned to the forums to see if anyone else has had similar troubles, click here to read more.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Symantec: Android and iOS more secure than PCs, iOS better
Symantec in a study Tuesday (below) gave Android and iOS an advantage over computers in security but gave Apple the edge. Both the Apple and Google mobile platforms are more secure than on many computers, especially Windows, since they prevent "drive-by" app installs and often can't get as many privileges. The presences of app signatures on either adds a layer of security that desktop platforms don't always have.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple releases Java updates for Leopard, Snow Leopard
Apple has released Java updates for Mac OS X, with separate downloads available for Leopard and Snow Leopard builds. Java for Mac OS X 10.5 Update 10 is said to bring improved reliability, security and compatibility for J2SE 5.0 and Java SE 6. The release no longer supports out-of-process Java applets, while J2SE 1.4.2 will not receive further bug fixes or security patches.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Mozilla Thunderbird 5 final ready for download
Mozilla has put the final release of Thunderbird 5.0, its email client software, up on its servers for downloading. 5.0 represents the app's first major release in about 18 months. The free app (Windows, Mac OS X, Linux) has faster startup, tabs that can be reordered and dragged to different windows, attachment sizes are displayed along with the corresponding attachments, and support for Mac 32/64 bit Universal builds. The latter means that, unlike earlier releases, Thunderbird 5.0 will not run on PowerPC-based Macs.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google taps original Mac designer for UI, reworks search
The much more visual interface of Google+ is owed to the company hiring on one of Apple's earliest software designers, an inside look at the social service's creation has revealed. Andy Hertzfeld, best known for designing core parts of the original Mac interface and a Google staffer since 2005, is the leader of design for the entire team. His influence is likely seen most in the drag-and-drop interface of Circles and other elements that shed Google's usual text-heavy layout.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple to discuss fiscal Q3 results on July 19
Apple on Tuesday dated its fiscal third quarter 2011 results. The company will detail its results on July 19. As is usually the case, a conference call to discuss the results is slated to start at 5PM Eastern with a webcast as an option.
29.06.2011 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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29.06.2011 2:00 Uhr
RIM scraps 10-inch PlayBook to focus on QNX-powered superphone?
BlackBerry PlayBook enthusiasts will want to cuddle up with their favorite blanket and a carton of ice cream, as the 10-inch version of RIM's tablet may have been given the axe. N4BB reports that its development was recently cancelled to focus on an upcoming QNX-based "superphone," said to feature a 1.2GHz single-core processor (same as on the Bold Touch 9900) and a 4.3-inch HD-quality display. It's no secret that phones powered by this platform are
29.06.2011 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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WWDC Interview: MacTEK Consulting & Training
Neil Ticktin (Editor-in-Chief, MacTech Magazine and MacNews) interviews Doug Hanley of MacTEK Consulting & Training at WWDC 2011. Doug was kind enough to tell us about their thoughts on the announcements on WWDC, and how it will affect their plans moving forward.
TUAW and MacTech Magazine teamed up to speak to developers at WWDC 2011 about the keynote announcements and how Apple's new technologies will help them and their customers. We'll bring you those videos here, MacTech.com and MacNews.com. Also, check out the free trial subscription offer for MacTech Magazine here.
29.06.2011 01:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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29.06.2011 1:00 Uhr
ASRock bewirbt Z68-Platine mit PCI Express 3.0
Schon vor einiger Zeit hat sich die Ablösung des PCI-Express-2.0-Standards in Form der Revision 3.0 angekündigt und sogar der Nachfolger ist bereits in der Entwicklung. Eine der ersten Platinen mit PCI Express 3.0 hat ASRock nun vorgestellt. Kurios: Der verwendete Z68-Chipsatz unterstützt die Schnittstelle nicht nativ.
29.06.2011 00:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Trimit reads, simplifies, and condenses web content for social networks
Trimit is a new app that promises to automatically summarize text. The idea is this: You enter a URL, Trimit ingests the web page you pointed to, and then it spits back a condensed version at the length you specify.
TUAW had a chance to take an early peek at this app, which is due to launch soon in App Store. So how did it measure up? All in all, I was impressed by its looks, but not by its functionality.
Trimit is visually lovely. But that loveliness has not been designed around a solid user experience. I did eventually get the hang of using the application, but given the number of steps it took to make things happen, I felt that the app would benefit from hiring a usability designer.
Here are the steps you ne
29.06.2011 00:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Google Swiffy macht Flash iOS-fähig
Nachdem erst kürzlich Adobe ein Tool vorgestellt hatte, um Flash-Dateien in HTML5 zu konvertieren, bietet nun auch Google ein ähnliches Werkzeug an. Allerdings ist auch Swiffy, so der Name der Anwendung, lediglich in der Lage einfache Flash-Dateien zu konvertieren. Aufwändige Anwendungen wie Spiele
29.06.2011 00:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Google starts highlighting content creators, will never forget that music blog you had in college
Google has a lot of pictures of people. Google also indexes a lot of content written by people. Ponder those two facts for just a moment and you'll come upon the search giant's Next Big Thing: highlighting authorship. Now, with a little markup magic, Google can not only track you but track what you wrote online, tying it all together so that search results written by you pop up with a picture of you, linked back to your Google Profile. It's a great way to highlight who's up to what online but, if you're not into it, opting out is as easy as doing nothing. Don't add that markup and you're free to keep musi
29.06.2011 00:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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E-Mail-Client: Thunderbird 5.0 ist fertig
Mozillas E-Mail-Client Thunderbird ist in Version 5.0 erschienen. Die neue Version bietet als wichtigste Neuerung Mozillas Browser-Engine und einen überarbeiteten Addons-Manager. (Thunderbird, E-Mail)
29.06.2011 00:35 Uhr, golem,
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ASRock stattet Z68-Platine mit PCI Express 3.0 aus
Schon vor einiger Zeit hat sich die Ablösung des PCI-Express-2.0-Standards in Form der Revision 3.0 angekündigt und sogar der Nachfolger ist bereits in der Entwicklung. Eine der ersten Platinen mit PCI Express 3.0 hat ASRock nun vorgestellt. Kurios: Der verwendete Z68-Chipsatz unterstützt die Schnittstelle nicht nativ.
29.06.2011 00:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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