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17.05.2012 24:00 Uhr
Best Buy expects EVO 4G LTE to land May 23rd, HTC remains cautious
We've received a boatload of tips that folks who have pre-ordered the EVO 4G LTE at Best Buy are now seeing a new release date of May 23rd. Does this mean Sprint's flagship handset is getting close to leaving those dreaded customs halls? Here's HTC's take on the matter: HTC is working closely with U.S. Customs to secure approval for shipments of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE. We have not made any announcements about a new launc
17.05.2012 23:43 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple verspricht hardwarespezifische Updates für Mountain Lion
An eine exklusive Gruppe Anwender aus dem "AppleSeed"-Programm hat Apple eine Mitteilung geschickt und kündigt an, dass man mögliche hardwarespezifische Software-Updates für OS X Mountain Lion vorbereite. Daher braucht Apple Informationen über die aktuelle Hardware-Ausstattung der Kunden.Teilnehmer
17.05.2012 23:32 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple breaks ground on second solar farm for North Carolina data center
Last February, Apple came clean about its efforts to clean up the environment, detailing intentions to make its Maiden, NC data facility a greener place. That site, already home to one solar farm, is now set to host a second 20 megawatt photovoltaic array spanning 100 acres, a one-two power punch that'll jointly generate 84 million kWh annually. Combined with the company's in-development biofuel cell plant, scheduled for opening later t
17.05.2012 23:32 Uhr, Engadget,
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Daily iPad App: Feed Me Oil HD
Chillingo's Feed Me Oil was released a little while ago, and it's a solid game that didn't get a ton of press when it first dropped. The reason for that is probably because it's somewhat similar to Where's My Water, in that you're trying to get a fluid simulation into a certain place on the screen by tweaking physics-enabled objects in the world. But while Where's My Water was all about digging, Feed Me Oil is much more about creation -- you place objects like platforms and wheels in the world to try and get the "black gold" flowing where you need it to go.
Like pretty much all of Chillingo's other titles,
17.05.2012 23:11 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple seeds Mountain Lion Server Developer Preview 4
Apple has released a fourth preview of Mountain Lion Server to developers. The code is also listed as build 12S219n, and follows just a day after a third update of the main Mountain Lion preview. A number of known issues are listed in the Server preview; among others, there are several problems each in the use of FileVault, Time Machine, and Game Center.
17.05.2012 23:07 Uhr, MacNN,
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Tip of the Day: Showing links to library in iTunes Ping listings
Ever notice how the Ping button in iTunes always tries to send you back into the iTunes Store? Ever wish it would show options to explore your own Library instead? If you’re on a Mac and can work the command line, you can make it do just that. Make sure you’ve quit iTunes, then launch Terminal, and type or paste in the following instruction: defaults write com.apple.iTunes invertStoreLinks -bool YES When you open iTunes back up, you’ll…
17.05.2012 23:07 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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17.05.2012 23:00 Uhr
Apple, HTC ordered by judge to sit down, try and make nice on August 28th
There's a trend starting to emerge of judges wanting Apple to talk settlements with others rather than duke it out in the courtroom. Just two weeks after Apple and Samsung were steered towards talking about a potential deal, a Delaware court has ordered Apple and HTC to meet on August 28th in the hopes that they could shake hands and put an end to an increasingly hectic legal battle under the eyes of a mediating judge. Whether or not that happens is very much up in the air. Apple CEO Tim Cook has said he's
17.05.2012 22:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Facebook-Aktie kostet Erstinvestoren 38 US-Dollar
Der Ausgabepreis für die ersten 421 Mio. Aktien, die im Vorfeld des am Freitag anstehenden Börsengangs von Facebook an externe Investoren veräußert wurden, beträgt 38 US-Dollar. Damit kostet die Aktie zum morgigen Börsenstart mehr als die ursprünglich anvisierten 28 bis 35 US-Dollar.
17.05.2012 22:53 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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News: iTalk Recorder Premium adds SoundCloud support
Griffin Technology has updated iTalk Recorder Premium adding support for uploading records directly to SoundCloud for sharing. iTalk Recorder Premium is a full-featured voice recording app for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to quickly and easily record audio, including the ability to append to existing audio recordings and choose from three different quality levels. The application supports background recording allowing users to access…
17.05.2012 22:52 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Facebook IPO is official: $38 per share, on sale tomorrow under ticker symbol 'FB'
We largely steer clear of companies going public here at Engadget, but Facebook and its zillions of users warrants an atypical tip of the hat. The outfit has announced that starting tomorrow, 421,233,615 shares of its common stock will be up for grabs at a price to the public of $38 per share. It'll trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol "FB," with the outfit offering 180,000,000 shares of Class A common stock and selling stockholders offering 241,233,615 shares of Class A common stock. Closing of the offering is expected to occur on May 22nd, subject to "customary closing conditions." And with that, we'd like to congratulate a plethora of new billionaires on we
17.05.2012 22:37 Uhr, Engadget,
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The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!
Tim and Brian are back in the same makeshift studio as last week. What sorts of shenanigans can we expect? A new couch, perhaps? Only one way to find out!Continue reading The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of
17.05.2012 22:37 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Ravensburger launches Scotland Yard for iOS
Ravensburger Digital has launched Scotland Yard, bringing the popular board game to the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. In Scotland Yard, players take on the role of one of five Scotland Yard detectives or the elusive Mister X. Detective players must work together to travel throughout London using a limited number of taxi, bus and underground tickets in an attempt to locate and capture Mister X, who must in turn attempt to evade capture by the detectives,…
17.05.2012 22:36 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: gMusic adds ability to edit track info
IIS has released a minor update to gMusic adding the ability to update Google Music track information from directly within the app. gMusic is an unofficial app for Google Music allowing iOS users to access their Google cloud-based music libraries for both live and offline listening, also adding other features unavailable in Google’s own HTML5 web app, such as “Now Playing” lock screen integration. With gMusic 2.4 users can now edit…
17.05.2012 22:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three's company
And then there were three. U.S. Cellular's picking up the pace where its next-gen offerings are concerned, adding yet another device to that lonely LTE product portfolio. Starting today, Samsung's SCH-LC11 mobile hotspot will be available on the regional carrier's site with some sweet, limited time promotional pricing in tow: a mere $50 for subscribers residing in one of the operator's designated 4G coverage areas. For everyone else hunkered down in plain 'ol 3G territory, it'll ring in at $200 -- that's after a $50 mai
17.05.2012 22:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Apple’s NC data center to switch to renewable energy
Apple has announced that it plans to power its Maiden, NC data center using nothing but renewable energy. Reuters reports that Apple is building two solar array installations nearby, which will produce roughly 84 million kWh of energy annually, with a separate bio-gas fuel-cell plant to supply the rest of their energy needs. “I’m not aware of any other company producing energy onsite at this scale,” said Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer.…
17.05.2012 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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PopCap finally releases Bejeweled HD on iPad
Bejeweled is probably the most popular mobile game out there, but for some reason, PopCap has never actually released it officially on the iPad. It's been out on the iPhone before, and of course you could play it on Apple's tablet, but it has never run natively. Until now, that is -- PopCap has finally released Bejeweled HD, which means you can now play the grandaddy of gem matching games in full Retina Display style.
The game is now $3.99, and it's got special modes like Diamond Mine and Butterflies, four special gems to put together, and all of the usual extras that we've seen in Bejeweled games before. If y
17.05.2012 22:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Texting: the truth serum of the 21st century
The University of Michigan has found that if you want someone to tell you the truth, you should text them. Dispensing with the lie detector for job interviewees, academics found that people gave more honest and detailed answers via SMS than over the phone. The team believes it's due to the lack of time pressure and not having to produce a pleasing answer for your interrogator. If the findings continue to provide similar re
17.05.2012 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple's NC datacenter to use 100 percent renewable energy
Apple's large-scale datacenter in Maiden, North Carolina will run entirely on renewable energy by the end of the year, the company has announced. Currently Apple is in the middle of buying equipment from Bloom Energy and SunPower Corp. to build not one but two solar arrays in the Maiden area; previously, only one was known to be in development. Once the equipment is in place, it should generate 84 million kWh of energy per year. Apple's fuel cell farm should be finished later in 2012.
17.05.2012 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Booq Folio for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
The first Folio was a simple faux leather case that offered no stand functionality and really, not much else besides overall good looks. This new version is made of 100% natural fiber, with a grippy, rubbery material lining the inside. The texture of the outer material is rough—somewhat like canvas or hard denim—but not unpleasant, at least for some fingers. We found the bezel coverage to be kind of strange: rather than using consistently…
17.05.2012 22:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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17.05.2012 22:00 Uhr
Samsung NX20, NX210 and NX1000 sample images and video
We're at Samsung's NX-series launch event at Citi Field in Queens, NY, taking a closer look at the NX20, NX210 and NX1000 mirrorless ILCs that began hitting stores earlier today (the NX1000 will arrive in June). All three cameras are virtually identical when it comes to core components like the 20.3-megapixel Samsung-designed APS-C image sensor, so performance on that front should be consistent to what we saw with our flagship NX20 sample. From a spec perspective, these are fine shooters, but the systems' high pricing and (relatively) limited lens selection aren't
17.05.2012 21:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Camalen Vision for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Vision offers something of a spin on the normal folio-style case. Advertised specifically for the third-generation iPad, it looks a lot like many of the leather cases we’ve covered, and is lined with a soft material on the inside that looks and feels like suede, just as the outside appears to be genuine leather—Camalen only makes indirect references to the materials, describing the outside as coming in “rustic,” “floater,”…
17.05.2012 21:51 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: PDF Expert for iPhone adds Document Signing
Readdle has released a major update to the iPhone version of PDF Expert adding the ability add signatures to documents, attach audio notes and more. PDF Expert is a professional PDF document reader for the iPhone and iPod touch that allows users to read and add annotations to PDF documents as well as filling out PDF forms. Users can open documents from other iOS apps, online services such as Dropbox, and Google Docs or directly via iTunes File Sharing…
17.05.2012 21:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Daily Update for May 17, 2012
It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world.
You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player (requires Flash) or the non-Flash link below. To subscribe to the podcast for daily listening through iTunes, click here.
17.05.2012 21:24 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Twitter teams up with Mozilla to help you opt-out of tracking
What better place to announce Twitter's embrace of do not track policies than during a privacy panel at New York Internet Week? Federal Trade Commission CTO Ed Felten let the news slip today -- a fact later confirmed by Twitter and Mozilla. The service has been added to Firefox's Do Not Track feature, letting users opt-out of data-tracking cookies in the browser. More information on the feature can be found in the Mozilla source link below.
17.05.2012 21:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Briefly: PDF2Office v6, Total i Repair goes nationwide
Recosoft has launched the next major version of PDF2OFfice Professional, which now includes support for Windows XPS files and the OmniGraffle v5.x format. PDF3Office allows users to convert PDF and XPS files into editable Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OmniGraffle formats by recreating the intended construction and layout of the document. Version 6.0 introduces a new hybrid 64-bit PDF/XPS conversion core, as well as an option for optimizing files for editing and viewing on iOS devices. Customers who purchased a PDF2Office Professional v5.x license on or after April 1, 2012 are entitled to a free
17.05.2012 21:21 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Tuff-Luv Clean-Pad for iPad (3rd-Generation)
Clean-Pad is available in faux leather (£40/$50) or real leather (£50/$70). If it looks like any standard folio-style case, functionally, it is, though there’s one key feature that the company uses to set it apart. On the inside of the velvet-lined front cover, you’ll find a screen cleaning pad that’s held in place by a magnetic snap. Pull it off, and you can wipe off fingerprints and dust from the tablet’s display.…
17.05.2012 21:21 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Beepocalypse: How Apple could improve multi-device reminders
Today, beloved leader Victor pointed me to this write-up over at Tidbits. Although Joe Kissel's experience with quite so many devices (nine, I believe) falls a bit into the extremes of iOS/OS X use, the problem of dealing with distributed alarms is a real one: a single reminder can set off alerts all over the home or office. Surely, there's got to be a better way to focus alert attention.
Victor asked if I could brainstorm some geek solutions up that might help coordinate reminders with multi-device deployment (I won't even try to figure out "how to deal with bosses who remind you about too much stuff with shared calendars"). The idea is to let users choose reminder strategies across several devices: Macs, iPads, iPhones, etc.
The strategy brought up
17.05.2012 21:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Pentax K-30 leaks out in French catalog, teases us with weather resistance and 1080p video
It's been more than a year and a half since Pentax first put out the K-r as its entry DSLR, so it's about time that a sequel roll along to keep the company in the game. If we believe a French catalog, the K-30 should soon one-up its 2010-era brother with a new 16-megapixel sensor and an upgrade to "full HD" (read: likely 1080p) video from the 720p of today. Most of the real change, though, appears to be on the outside: the body would be "tropicalized," which we're sure means weather resistance and not a trip to Tahiti. We'll be a bit disappointed if there aren't subtler under-the-hood changes
17.05.2012 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP will reportedly announce restructuring plan next week, up to 30,000 job cuts
It looks like HP could be in store for another wave of big changes. According to a pair of reports out today (backing up a report from Business Insider yesterday), HP CEO Meg Whitman will announce a new restructuring plan on the company's earnings call next Wednesday -- a plan that will entail some significant job cuts. Bloomberg pegs those cuts in the neighborhood of 25,000, while All Things D says they could include as many as 30,000 jobs, noting also that the number is still a "moving target." To put that in perspective, the company currently employs some 320,000 people worldwide. Of those cuts, 10 to 15,000 are said to come from HP's enterprise services group, and the company is also said to be offering early retirement packages to some 5,000 employee
17.05.2012 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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17.05.2012 21:00 Uhr
Acer Iconia Tab A700 hits FCC approval process head-on, comes out victorious
The Tegra 3-touting tablet from Acer known as the Iconia Tab A700 hasn't made the rounds since CES, just over four months ago. It's finally hit the federal stage, with the WiFi-only version getting the seal of approval from the FCC, which tells us that its absence from the public spotlight doesn't mean Acer has stopped preparing it for its eventual (and still unannounced) launch date. Sadly, the docs are pretty limited in details, but there's plenty of reason for us to be excited -- the ICS-running tab should ship with a 1.3GHz quad-core NVIDIA SoC and a 10.1-inch 1080p display. Let's hope th
17.05.2012 20:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Spigen SGP Folio for iPad (3rd-Generation)
True to its name, Folio is one of the more predictable cases we’ve seen for the new iPad: virtually identical to many others we’ve reviewed in the past, it has a tilting iPad holder on the right side, two grooves inside the front cover for placement of the iPad in two video viewing angles, and enough coverage on the top, bottom, and right sides to be more protective than not on each; corners are all left exposed, as are ports and buttons,…
17.05.2012 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Ask iLounge: Benefits of keeping apps in iTunes when using iCloud
Q: Now that I can re-download previously purchased apps at will with iCloud, I am wondering if there is any purpose in syncing my iPhone’s apps with my iTunes library? Before iCloud, I would make sure to keep every purchased app in iTunes in order to be able to reinstall them in the future. Is there any other utility to having all my apps in iTunes? If there is no other purpose to syncing apps, is it safe to simply uncheck the “Sync Apps”…
17.05.2012 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Sauber: Google patentiert die Melodie
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Dass Google im Clinch mit den Verwertungsgesellschaften liegt, spüren deutsche YouTube-Guckerinnen und Gucker jeden Tag. Musikerkennung hat man dank entsprechender Algorithmen mittlerweile gut im Griff, das gilt aber nur für Originale. Und was bitte ist mit Coverversionen? Aktuell versucht man in Mountain View, ein Melodie-Erkennungssystem patentieren zu lassen. Diese DRM-Technik soll Uploads analysieren, im Zweifelsfall die Tonspur stummschalten und nach Rücksprache mit den Rechteinhabern und -Verwertern Werbung schalten, so dass mit den Coverversionen zumindest Geld verdient wird, oder aber das Video
17.05.2012 20:36 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Review: IK Multimedia iRig MIX Mobile Mixer for iPhone/iPod touch/iPad
The iRig MIX is constructed of lightweight plastic for portability but still feels relatively solid—roughly the same weight as an iPhone 4S, and though it’s larger, it’s also small enough to easily toss into a backpack for travelling, though there are protruding knobs and sliders both on top, as well as on the bottom edge; the inclusion of some type of case would have definitely made us feel better about carrying it around. A panel…
17.05.2012 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Review: iSkin Aura2 for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
Despite the differences between the body of the first iPad and the more current generations, Aura2 looks much like Aura inside and out. It’s still made of a combination of a colored, brushed metallic fabric with contrasting nylon materials, while the inside is lined with microfiber and a circular-patterned faux leather. The frame that holds the iPad in place isn’t as protective as many we’ve seen—it leaves all four corners…
17.05.2012 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Engadget's tablet buyer's guide: spring 2012 edition
As spring reaches full blossom, it's not just the flowers that are beginning to show -- so are the new slates heavy hitters teased back at CES. So, what does that mean? It means it's high-time that we cast a fresh glance over the tablet landscape, took in a deep breath of slate-infused air and exhaled a hearty Engadget tablet buyer's guide. We've been running the smartphone equivalent for a little while now, so we thought it only fair to give the now-mature tablet cate
17.05.2012 20:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple briefly censors word 'jailbreak' on iTunes Store
For a brief time on Thursday Apple was censoring appearances of the word "jailbreak" on the iTunes Store, reports note. One example included the Thin Lizzy album and song of the same name, which were suddenly renamed "J*******k." Other instances of the word, though, are said to have remained unaffected. By Thursday afternoon Eastern time, the extra censorship is observed to have disappeared.
17.05.2012 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Spigen SGP Diary for iPad (3rd-Generation)
We’ve seen a strange trend pop up in certain cases recently, first with the iPhone and now the iPad: some companies are using adhesive material to hold the device in place, rather than taking the time to design and implement a proper shell or frame. The most recent of these designs is Diary, which comes in black or dark brown versions. This third-generation iPad folio is made of real, flat leather with a non-grip surface coating the inside,…
17.05.2012 20:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Daily iPhone App: Amoebattle does RTS right
Most takes on real-time strategy for the App Store have to corrupt the form in some way, yet some still turn out well (see Total War Battles for a a great RTS game that takes a different turn). But Amoebattle impressively does RTS as you expect it. You choose units, send them around exploring, and tap to attack or move through the fog of war in real-time.
There are nine different unit types to be discovered during the campaign, and each has its own attributes and abilities. The graphics are cute and colorful, but the tactics are hard to master -- especially near the end
17.05.2012 20:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung clarifies camera production shift, confirms commitment to point-and-shoot models
We've heard reports that Samsung has shifted focus at some of its camera manufacturing facilities away from point-and-shoot cameras with the objective of ramping up production of its compact mirrorless models. And while this move implies that the company's pocketable compacts could be doomed, that's simply not the case. We spoke with Reid Sullivan, Samsung's Senior Vice President of Mobile Entertainment, who reinforced the company's continuing commitment to developing
17.05.2012 20:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple entfernt das Wort "Jailbreak" aus dem iTunes Store (Aktualisierung)
Wie AppleInsider bemerkt, hat Apple zumindest im US-amerikanischen iTunes Store damit begonnen das Wort "Jailbreak" unkenntlich zu machen. Dadurch sind zahlreiche unterschiedliche Produkte nur noch mit einem "J*******k" zu sehen, was teilweise auch Bücher, Filme, Musik und Podcasts mit einschließt. Eigentlich harmlose Spiele, bei denen beispielsweise versucht werden muss, aus dem Gefängnis auszubrechen, tragen nun ebenfalls einen maskier
17.05.2012 20:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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17.05.2012 20:00 Uhr
Neue Datenschutzrichtlinie bei Facebook gestoppt
Ein in der letzten Woche von Facebook vorgestellter und überarbeiteter Entwurf einer neuen Datenschutzrichtlinie sorgte in den Kreisen von Datenschützern für Aufregung und heftige Kritik. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaGoogle liefert Fakten: Semantische Suche gestartetMassiver DDoS-Angriff legt The Pirate Bay lahm
17.05.2012 19:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Review: Simplism Leather Flip Note Case for iPad2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
Most of the cases we’ve seen form Simplism since the launch of the new iPad have been almost identical to their predecessors; this one is no different. Although the word “leather” appears in the title, the material is actually faux leather, which is an important distinction that the company should be more transparent about; most companies wouldn’t market a fake leather case as “leather.” That aside, the design’s…
17.05.2012 19:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Time Warner Cable, Viacom settle dispute over TV iPad app
Time Warner Cable and Viacom announced in a joint press release that the two companies have resolved their disagreement over video streaming to mobile devices. Details of the settlement were not announced.
The new-found friendliness means Viacom shows like The Daily Show with Jon Stewart will be available to Time Warner Cable subscribers who watch TV via the TWC TV app. The additional channels should be added in the next few weeks. Customers can download The TWC TV app from the iOS App Store for free. It requires a Time
17.05.2012 19:36 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Monmouthpedia: Wikipedia's very own QR-coated Welsh town (video)
Wikipedia's credence as a fount of reliable knowledge is indubitably dubious. That said, its penchant for community contribution is what's snowballed the site into a go-to digital destination for most online denizens. But forebear of a QR-indexed, former principality? Surely, there's a limit to the social web's reach. Well, come May 19th, that odd, but apt distinction will officially encapsulate Monmouthpedia, née Monmouth, Wales -- an experiment in informational graffiti. The project, originally born from a Bristol-based TEDx talk, has taken half a year for founder J
17.05.2012 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Comcast rethinks bandwidth caps, trials two new policies that involve higher 300GB monthly limits
Comcast's bandwidth policy has come under fire from several directions lately, and today it's announced plans to test two new systems for managing capacity. In a company blog post, VP Cathy Avgiris describes the new "flexible" approaches it will be testing out in certain markets that start off by raising the limit to 300GB (from 250GB where it's been since 2008) per month. developingComcast rethinks bandwidth caps, trials two new policies that involve higher 300GB monthly limits origina
17.05.2012 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pirate Bay: DDoS-Attacke durch Anonymous-Hasser?
Das BitTorrent-Portal "The Pirate Bay" ist nach einer massiven Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacke wieder verfügbar, wie die Betreiber mitteilten. Unterdessen hat sich ein selbst ernannter Hasser der (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaKriminalität im Internet nimmt eher ab als zuGoogle liefert Fakten: Semantische Suche gestartet
17.05.2012 19:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Sprint may offer $100 for old iPhones used to buy iPhone 4S
Beginning tomorrow, Sprint is planning to offer "at least" $100 for older iPhones traded in towards an iPhone 4S, a leak claims. A graphic provided by a source identifies the promotion as running through June 30th, and also requiring the activation of a new line of service. What it might take to get more than $100 for an old iPhone has not been mentioned.
17.05.2012 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple wins iPhone5.com domain name
Apple's attempt to wrest control the iPhone5.com domain name from the hands of a cybersquatter has been a success. TheNextWeb reports that the company's complaint to the World Intellectual Properties Organization (WIPO) resulted in the iPhone5.com domain being handed over to Apple.
The fact that the company has re-obtained the domain name doesn't necessarily mean that the next iPhone will be called the iPhone 5, nor that Apple will ever
17.05.2012 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung NX210 and NX20 now available, NX1000 to ship in June for $700
We already had a fairly good idea of pricing for Samsung's trio of NX cameras, but until the company's US arm released figures of its own, we withheld hope that the entry-level NX1000 would break the critical $600 barrier. Sadly, that's not the case -- that curvy flavor will retail for $700 in white, black or pink finishes come June, with a 20-50mm kit lens in tow. Timing couldn't be more unfortunate for Samsung's NX line, considering that Sony upped the stakes earlier today with its
17.05.2012 19:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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17.05.2012 19:00 Uhr
Facebook Pages Manager for iOS sees soft launch, stats junkies rejoice
If you're pining for another way to keep tabs on your Facebook pages while out and about, you're in luck -- that is, if you live in Australia, New Zealand or Ireland. Stealthily launched yesterday for iOS, Facebook's Page Manager app lets administrators keep an eye on page-specific notifications and Page Insight (read: number of likes, shares, views, et cetera) in addition to the normal management fare already available in Facebook's official app. For those in other territories dreaming of using the app, hope is not lost. As a late addition to Ireland's iTunes' Store after its initial appearance for Aussies, it looks like the app is following
17.05.2012 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Time Warner Cable confirms HBO Go streaming is now available on Xbox 360, Samsung and Roku
As we revealed yesterday, Time Warner Cable has finally activated HBO Go streaming to TV connected devices. As seen on the new activation pages for Samsung Smart TVs and Blu-ray players, Xbox 360s and Roku boxes, TWC and Bright House Networks are now among the available options (sorry, still no word on ESPN3 for the Xbox 360). The only bad news? DirecTV and Comcast have not (yet) followed suit, so for those customers HBO Go streaming on the TV is still a hit-or-miss af
17.05.2012 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Galaxy S III now available for pre-order on T-Mobile UK
Sure, we'd seen a handful of other carriers in the UK have Sammy's GS3 up for pre-order, but that circle wouldn't be complete without a certain Magenta network. Worry not, though, as T-Mobile's joined the pre-order race and is now ready to swap your cash for a spanking-new Galaxy slab. Per usual -- at least across the pond -- you're likely to find a deal that's perfectly suited for you, with T-Mobile UK pricing the device as low £10.50 per month (
17.05.2012 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Instacast pricing raises hackles: are apps bought or rented?
The release of Instacast v2.0 ruffled some feathers recently. Vemedio, publishers of the popular podcasting app, have taken the unusual step of switching business models with the new release. The old version of the app cost US$2.99; now it's $0.99 for the basic version, with an in-app purchase (IAP) to upgrade to Instacast Pro for a further $1.99. However, several features that used to be in the v1.0 app, like push notifications and the ability to re-order podcasts in the list, have moved to the Pro version. This means existing customers who upgrade to the new releases have to pay again to access them. (I'm going to dub this tactic the Instacast Maneuver.)
Unsurprisingly, this hasn't gone down too well with some longtime custome
17.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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T-Mobile launches new contract-free data-only plans
Not all of us want to be locked into a long term contract with a wireless carrier. Especially when it comes to data-only devices that might not get used on a regular basis. For those that want to grab a 4G dongle or a mobile hotspot and go, without the need sign their life over, T-Mobile is launching four new pre-paid data options. The 4G passes start at $15 for 300MB over the course of a week, all the way up to 5GB for $50 over the course of a month. The plans are available on the Sonic 4G and plain ol' T-Mobile 4G mobil
17.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 - Keine neue Grafik-Engine
Der Chef der Entwickler-Schmiede Treyarch, Mark Lamia, ist der Meinung, dass im Hinblick auf Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 keine neue Grafik-Engine notwendig ist, um auch weiterhin mit der Konkurrenz mithalten zu (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaDiablo 3: Spielserver gehen in die Knie (Update 2)Gerücht: Nächste Xbox könnte 'Xbox 8' heißen
17.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Report: Lion
QuickTime issues; 10.7.4 update problems mounting storage volumes; memory and performance problems; PowerSchool compatibility
17.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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News: Sprint to offer $100 towards iPhone 4S with trade-in
Sprint will soon begin a promotion in which customers can trade in any iPhone model and receive $100 off an iPhone 4S in return. TechnoBuffalo reports that starting May 18, Sprint will offer $100 on any iPhone trade-in—assumedly including the original model—towards a new iPhone 4S. The offer will reportedly be available for current and new customers alike, but requires a new line of service and a two-year commitment. According to the article,…
17.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Nachrichtenagentur: iPhone-5-Display wächst
Das iPhone 5 als Nachfolger des iPhone 4s soll einen deutlich größeren Bildschirm erhalten, meldete sowohl das Wall Street Journal als auch die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters unabhängig voneinander. Damit bricht Apple mit einer alten Tradition. (Display, iPhone 5)
17.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, golem,
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Apple wins rights to iphone5.com
Apple has managed to win the contested rights to iphone5.com, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization website. The case has been updated to "Terminated," and visiting iphone5.com currently displays a blank page, rather than a forum that used to be in place. Apple applied to take control of the domain earlier this month, hoping to wrest it away from a protection agency identified as the Corporation Service Company.
17.05.2012 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Griffin IntelliCase for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
The general concept of the folio case is the same as before, with a hard plastic shell, articulating front cover, and raised tab on the back to tuck in the lid and create a stand. This time around, Griffin went with a textured polyurethane cover rather than the flat one from before, which we find somewhat nicer. It’s also tweaked the two points where the cover and shell connect, resulting in a less floppy hinge. This results in a raised bump…
17.05.2012 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Review: Case-Mate Textured Tuxedo Case for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Initially somewhat exciting based on its distinctive feel, Textured Tuxedo Case turns out to be a less than complete folio-style design with an unimpressive technique for holding an iPad. Think of Textured Tuxedo as an oversized iPad Smart Cover, merely adding additional material to one of the Smart Cover’s edges along with a piece of double-sided adhesive to keep the third-generation iPad attached inside. Because of this underwhelming design…
17.05.2012 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Apple entfernt das Wort "Jailbreak" aus dem iTunes Store
Wie AppleInsider bemerkt, hat Apple zumindest im US-amerikanischen iTunes Store damit begonnen das Wort "Jailbreak" unkenntlich zu machen. Dadurch sind zahlreiche unterschiedliche Produkte nur noch mit einem "J*******k" zu sehen, was auch Bücher, Filme, Musik und Podcasts mit einschließt. Auch eigentlich harmlose Spiele, bei denen beispielsweise versucht werden muss, aus dem Gefängnis auszubrechen, tragen nun einen maskierten Titel. I
17.05.2012 18:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Report: Americans have 28 percent more mobile apps in 2012
If it feels like you not only have more apps on your iPhone, but that you're spending more time in those apps, then you should congratulate yourself on being as savvy as pollster Nielsen. According to a report from the organization, the number of apps on the average smartphone increased from 32 to 41 -- a jump of 28 percent -- over the past year.
As you can see from the Nielsen infographic at the top of this post, the percentage of time spent by smartphone owners in
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung mass-produces 4-gigabit LPDDR2 memory, aims to make 2GB a common sight in smartphones
Samsung started making 2GB low-power mobile memory last year, but as the 1GB-equipped phone you likely have in your hand shows, the chips weren't built on a wide-enough scale to get much use. The Korean company is hoping to fix that now that it's mass-producing 20-nanometer, 4-gigabit LPDDR2 RAM. Going to a smaller process than the 30-nanometer chips of old will not just slim the memory down by a fifth, helping your smartphone stay skinny: it should help 2GB of RAM become the "mainstream product" by the end of 2013, if Samsung gets its way. New chips should run at 1,0
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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England: Facebook-Hacker muss ein Jahr in Haft
Weil sich der 21-jährige Gareth Crosskey aus Großbritannien auf unerlaubte Weise einen Zugriff auf ein fremdes Konto bei Facebook verschaffte, muss er nun für die Dauer von einem Jahr ins Gefängnis. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum Thema'Social Network'-Autor schreibt 'Steve Jobs'-SkriptForbes: Steve Ballmer ist schlechtester Konzernchef
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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News: Apple censors ‘jailbreak’ on iTunes Store
Apple has started to censor out the word “jailbreak” on all listings on the iTunes & App Stores. MacRumors reports that the filtering extends to even song and album titles, including an entire album from Thin Lizzy and two episodes of The Roy Rodgers Show. Apple has long been opposed to jailbreaking, which the company has argued is tantamount to copyright infringement.
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Review: Incase Magazine Jacket for iPad (3rd-Gen)
With its third iteration of this design, Incase made some of the improvements we previously called for but left a glaring issue intact. Gone is the archaic-feeling elastic strap. The lid is now held shut by magnets, which also lock and unlock the display. We found in our testing that the cover can accidentally trigger this feature if moved up or down just a very small amount, which could happen under the right circumstances in a bag. Although not…
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Review: Griffin Passport for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
When Griffin calls the Passport a “simple folio,” it really means just that: compatible with both the iPad 2 and the new iPad, this case is devoid of all bells and whistles. What you get is material that’s made to look like leather on the outside, with microsuede lining the inside. Instead of a shell or even a frame to hold the iPad in place, there are elastic bands in the four corners; another one attached to the back keeps the…
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Sony: DSLR mit Kompaktkamera-Genen
Sony hat mit der SLT-A37 eine DSLR für Einsteiger vorgestellt, die mit einem feststehenden Spiegel ausgestattet ist, der teilweise lichtdurchlässig ist. Einen optischen Sucher gibt es zwar nicht, aber dafür lassen sich viele Vorteile von Kompaktkameras nutzen. (Gesichtserkennung, Foto)
17.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, golem,
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17.05.2012 18:00 Uhr
Visualized: What the new Samsung Series 9 could have looked like
In case you haven't noticed, we've gotten multiple opportunities to talk shop with Samsung executives over the past couple days. After we finished grilling the R&D team on higher-res displays, we sat down with the designers behind the latest Series 9 Ultrabooks, and they surprised us by whipping out a late-stage prototype -- aka, a glimpse at what these laptops might have been, were it not for a little extra hemming and hawing and at least one executive veto. You know what they say: a pict
17.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Vaja Libretto for iPad (3rd-Gen)
It can be difficult to tell which version of the case is which; they’re identical in almost every way. Thankfully, Vaja addressed one of our concerns by extending the cover so that it reaches all the way to the right edge of the screen, rather than leaving a strip of it exposed. The L-shaped opening along the top still leaves more of the aluminum back unprotected than we feel comfortable with though. We previously cited Libretto’s typing…
17.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Review: Uniq Creation Streak for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Streak is the kind of case we’ve come to expect from Uniq Creation: made for the third-generation iPad, it’s an OEM-produced thin folio in the style of Apple’s original iPad Case, complete with a cover-and-tab stand system that otherwise wouldn’t garner too much attention, updated solely in materials and to fit the new iPad’s different curves. It stands out from the pack thanks to the legitimately cool design: available…
17.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Apple apparently censoring the word "jailbreak" in US iTunes Store
Developers, musicians, and probably any other content provider in the U.S. iTunes Store have a new Apple policy to deal with this morning; you apparently can't use the term "jailbreak" in a product description or name. If you do slip up, or happen to be like 70's rock band Thin Lizzy and have a hit song and album by the name of "Jailbreak", you'll find that it has been censored by Apple.
Apple appears to be blanking out the word "Jailbreak" as J*******k in many cases where it a
17.05.2012 17:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Reset-Funktion für den Firefox-Browser von Mozilla
Die Entwickler von Mozilla möchten allen Nutzern von Firefox mit einem neuen Feature die Möglichkeit geben, einige Einstellungen auf einfache und schnelle Art und Weise zurücksetzen zu können. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaGVU-Trojaner: Betrüger verdoppeln GeldforderungWindows 8: EU beobachtet Umgang mit Browsern
17.05.2012 17:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Fractal Design mit drei neuen Netzteilserien
Fractal Design ist vor allem für seine Gehäuse wie beispielsweise das Define XL (ComputerBase-Test) bekannt, bietet aber auch Lüfter und Netzteile an. Das Portfolio von letzteren wird nun durch neue Modelle aufgefrischt, welche die Serien Integra R2, Tesla R2 und Newton R3 umfassen.
17.05.2012 17:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Review: Odoyo SlimCoat for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
If you’ve been missing the style of Apple’s original iPad Case, you’re in luck. SlimCoat is a slightly nicer-looking take on the original iPad folio-style case, but has a very similar structure. Without an iPad inside, the rubber and faux suede case sits completely flat. There are well-cut but not perfectly centered openings for the buttons and ports, and the front lid can tuck under a flap on the back to transform into a stand.…
17.05.2012 17:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Apple bekommt iphone5.com zugesprochen
In einem bereits seit vergangenem Jahr geführten Prozess konnte Apple sich nun bei der WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) durchsetzen und die Domain iphone5.com sichern. Diese Web-Adresse war bereits seit 2008 mit einem freien Forum belegt, verletzt allerdings den Schutz der iPhone-Marke, weswegen Apple nun auch gewann. Schon im vergangenen Jahr bemühte sich Apple um die Sicherung der Produktmarken im Internet. So wurde beis
17.05.2012 17:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Olympische Spiele: TETRA für den "Ring of Steel"
Auf dem TETRA World Congress in Dubai wurde über die nächste Herausforderung diskutiert, die olympischen Spiele in London. Der Netzbetreiber Airwave zeigte sich zuversichtlich, mit seinem eigens aufgebauten Apollo-Netzwerk die Sommerspiele zu stemmen.
17.05.2012 17:20 Uhr, Heise,
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Kodak accuses Apple of interfering with patent sale
Things are getting heated in Kodak's patent battle with Apple. In a recent court filing noticed by Total Telecom, Kodak accused the Cupertino company of trying to interfere in its upcoming patent auction in order to avoid paying US$1 billion in penalties and royalty fees.
According to the court document, Kodak says Apple shouldn't be allowed to claim ownership of a key Kodak imaging patent that describes a method of previewing a photo on an LCD. Kodak argues that the International Trade Commission and a US District Court have denied Apple's ownership claims. Apple, however, continues to assert that Kodak misappropriated its t
17.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Galaxy S3 bekommt in Japan 2 GB RAM
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Beinsteller LTE. Der schnelle Mobilfunk erfordert eine gewisse Flexibilität der Hersteller, was die verbauten Komponenten in Mobiltelefonen angeht. HTC hat es mit dem One X vorgemacht: In Europa mit einem Tegra-3-Prozessor ausgestattet, arbeitet in der US-amerikanischen LTE-Version ein Snapdragon S4. Das Gleiche gilt auch für das Galaxy S3: In Japan fliegt der Quadcore-Prozessor von
17.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Forthcoming 4G networks could interfere with TV in 10 percent of UK homes
If you live in the UK and a 4G wireless tower is going up right next to your house, you might want to hold off on the excitement. LTE networks occupying the 800MHz spectrum could cause some serious interference (sound familiar?), capable of knocking out around two million households' free terrestrial TV channels. An independent company has been set up to lessen the effects of the wayward waves and is installing government-subsidized filters in residences across the country. Bu
17.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Sena Cases Magnetic Florence for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Inside and out, the leather folio is pretty similar to its predecessor with a thin, taper-hugging iPad holder and the ability to transform into a stand by tucking the front cover under a flap on the back of the case. The frame around the bezel has been slightly redesigned, with a scoop for the camera and light sensor where there was previously just a hole. We found that the material rests a bit flatter against the glass, which improves the overall…
17.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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17.05.2012 17:00 Uhr
Rumor has LG, AU Optronics supplying 7-inch iPad LCDs
Two companies, LG and AU Optronics, have been certified to supply LCD panels for Apple's rumored 7/7.85-inch iPad, says the Taiwanese publication Liberty Times. The firms are claimed to be aiming toward a product launch sometime in the second half of 2012, and an initial run of 6 million iPads. Liberty adds that TPK is expected to produce 4 million backlight modules, while Chimei Innolux will build 2 million; Nissha Printing will allegedly produce the touch film sensor.
17.05.2012 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Nicht leicht: Wissenschaftsverlag boykottieren
Dem aufgrund von überzogener Preispolitik ausgerufenen Boykott des einst renommierten Elsevier-Verlages sind leider nur wenige Wirtschaftswissenschaftler gefolgt, stellt der britische Mathematiker Timothy Gowers als Initiator der Aktion fest.
17.05.2012 16:50 Uhr, Heise,
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Mind-operated robot arm helps paralyzed woman have her cup o' joe (video)
Researchers at the Braingate2 consortium have made a breakthrough that allows people with spinal cord or stroke injuries to control robotic limbs with their minds. The original project allowed subjects with motor cortex-implanted chips to move cursors on a screen with their minds, but they can now command DEKA and DLR mechanical arms to grasp foam balls and sip coffee. Researchers noted that dropped objects and missed drinks were frequent, but improved brain sensors and m
17.05.2012 16:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Windows 8: Microsoft bohrt seine Metro-Apps auf
Nachdem gestern bekannt wurde, dass Microsoft die in Windows 8 enthaltenen hauseigenen Metro-Apps im Zuge der Veröffentlichung der Release Preview aktualisieren will, liegen nun weitere Details zu den (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaParted Magic 2012-05-14 - Kostenlose PartitionierungKinect: Microsoft bereitet interaktive Werbung vor
17.05.2012 16:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple Gerüchte lassen Samsung-Aktie um 10 Milliarden Dollar einbrechen
Apple und Samsung. Wenn man an die beiden Elektronikriesen denkt, dann denkt man vor allem erst einmal an eines: Konkurrenz. Seien es die zahllosen Patentklagen oder aber einfach die Konkurrenz im Smartphonegeschäft – irgendwie treten die beiden Konzerne immer gegeneinander an. Was aber oft vergessen wird: Apple ist auch ein wichtiger Kunde für den Display-
17.05.2012 16:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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"Nanny Computing" and the future of OS X
Note to readers: I failed to add a "do not pub yet" note onto this post the night before last. It was inadvertently published during our overnight before it finished research and editorial review. The post is much the same with clarification added about how and when the hotkey ban is due to go into effect. I also removed specific hotkey application names that may be affected by this ban.
As I write this, I just got off the phone with a colleague. He just now is realizing that Apple may be end-of-life-ing all those great little hotkey shortcuts that used to let us bring an app to the forefront and do something.
Apps which use hotkeys to let you jump to what you want to do while you work on what you must do. And they're on the way out of the Mac App Store as Apple pa
17.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Digitalkameras: Wie CCD-Sensoren funktionieren (Video)
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Die meisten von uns haben schon eine halbe Ewigkeit mit einem Charge Coupled Device (auf Deutsch in etwa ladungsgekoppeltes Bauelement) verbracht - aber wie genau schlägt das Herz vieler Digitalkameras eigentlich? "Engineer Guy" Bill Hammak, der auf seinem YouTube-Kanal auch schon Rauchmelder und Glasfaserkabel seziert hat, bringt einmal mehr Licht ins Dunkel: Im Video nach dem Break erklärt er einfach und anschaulich, wie die CCD-Technik funktioniert, und warum mit ihr das Fotografieren so günstig wurde.Continue reading Digitalkameras: Wie CCD-Sensoren funktionieren (Video)
17.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Which devices have Ice Cream Sandwich?
It's mid-May -- do you know where your Ice Cream Sandwich update is? Six months after Android 4.0 made its debut on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, millions of owners of legacy Android devices are still anxiously awaiting the day the new firmware gets downloaded on their own electronic real estate. At least the scene today is much more pleasant than it was just a few months ago, as ICS is finally rolling out to several popular devices. But if you're shopping for a phone or tablet, how can you possibly keep track of which device has what version? Amidst the confusion, we've put together a handy
17.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia: Erste Windows Phone 8-Geräte noch 2012
Der finnische Handyhersteller Nokia will offenbar als einer der ersten Anbieter ein Smartphone mit der kommenden Version von Windows Phone auf den Markt bringen. Angeblich soll es noch in diesem Jahr soweit sein. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaDas neue iPad: Apple streicht die 4G-BezeichnungKinect:
17.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Review: Sega Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Episode II
Thanks to some cool level and boss designs, Episode II starts out on a really high note and just keeps going throughout its 16 stages—four zones and four acts, plus third-person 3-D tunnel bonus levels. From moment one, a fully 3-D rendered Sonic is joined by the two-tailed fox Tails, blissfully bereft of the high-pitched voice he has possessed throughout more story-laden Sonic games, and the characters take off together throughout expansive…
17.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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17.05.2012 16:00 Uhr
Time Warner, Viacom drop dispute over iOS TV streaming
Viacom and Time Warner Cable have agreed to drop lawsuits against one another over the latter's TWC TV app for iOS, according to a joint statement. "All of Viacomís programming will now be available to Time Warner Cable subscribers for in-home viewing via internet protocol-enabled devices such as iPads and Time Warner Cable will continue to carry Viacomís Country Music Television (CMT) programming," the release reads. "In reaching the settlement agreement, Time Warner Cable and Viacom were also able to resolve other unrelated business matters to their mutual satisfaction. Neither side is con
17.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Windows 8: Microsoft entfernt Crapware gegen Geld
Microsoft will amerikanischen Kunden auch bei Windows 8 die Möglichkeit geben, ihren PC gegen einen Aufpreis von den oft lästigen mitgelieferten Programmen von Drittanbietern zu befreien. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaFreemake Video Converter 3.0.2.9: Video-Konverter
17.05.2012 15:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Facebook: Frage nach Daten-Eigentum geklärt
Facebook bezeichnete sich nach Änderungen der Nutzungsbedingungen in der letzten Woche neuerdings forsch als "Dateninhaber" der User-Daten. Die Übersetzung sei unglücklich gewählt, ließ das Unternehmen jetzt wissen.
17.05.2012 15:20 Uhr, Heise,
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Dan Hesse certain the iPhone will be profitable for Sprint
Sprint's CEO Dan Hesse signed an estimated US$15.5 billion deal with Apple to carry the iPhone. After a less than stellar quarterly performance, the CEO is trying to quell shareholder discontent by publicly defending his decision, says a report in AllThingsD.
Speaking at an annual shareholders meeting, Hesse assured investors that "carrying the iPhone will be quite profitable." Customers will join Sprint to get the iPhone on an unlimited plan and will stay because most people who buy the phone
17.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Video: Mikrodrohne navigiert autonom mit Laser-Abstandsmessung
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Die Robust Robotics Group vom MIT hat ein autonomes Mikroflugzeug gebaut, das ohne GPS und Motion Tracking fliegt. Seine Navigationskünste sind so weit entwickelt, dass es kollisionsfrei durch pfeilerverstellte Innenräume sausen kann - und das beeindruckend schnell. Dabei verlässt es sich alleine auf eine vorgefertigte 3D-Karte der Umgebung, einen integrierten Laser-Abstandsmesser und einen Inertialsensor und steuert so zusammen mit einem 1.6GHz Atom-Onboard-Prozessor selbstständig seine Bewegungen im Raum. Theoretisch wäre es sogar möglich, die 3D-Karte ebenfalls während des Flugs zu erstellen. Ganz
17.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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This is what native 4K home cinema looks like on Sony's VPL-VW1000ES projector
Why are folks so keyed up about 4K? At first glance, that's the type of question that answers itself: by definition, a 4096-pixel wide image delivers around four times the resolution of 1920 x 1080, and that's a healthy multiple. It's actually of a broadly similar magnitude to the difference between 1080p and old-fashioned analog NTSC video, and nobody these days questions the value of that upgrade. On the other hand, there must come a point where pixels cease to be visible in a home theater environment, such that buying more of them at inflated prices stops being worth i
17.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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17.05.2012 15:00 Uhr
EM 2012: GIGA-EM-Tippspiel online
Ab 8. Juni regiert König Fußball mal wieder die Welt. Die Welt? Zumindest Europa, denn der Anstoß zur Fußball-Europameisterschaft 2012 findet um Punkt 18 Uhr in Warschau statt. Wir begleiten dieses sportliche Highlight mit einem eigenen Tippspiel alle Leser sind herzlich eingeladen mitzumachen. Den besten Tippern winken zahlreiche Preise, auch für Apple-User sind nützliche Gewinne mit dabei.
Zu finden ist das GIGA-EM-Tippspiel unter tippspiel.giga.de. Einfach mit Name und E-Mail-Adresse anmelden und den eigenen Tipp abgeben jeweils spätestens fünf Minuten vor Anpfiff des jeweiligen Spiels. Wer möchte organisiert sich gar in einer Tipp-Gemeinschaft. Alle Details zum
17.05.2012 14:50 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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One X: HTC modifiziert Android wegen Apple-Patent
Der taiwanische Smartphonehersteller HTC stattet seine neuen Modelle HTC One X und HTC EVO 4G LTE mit leicht modifizierten Versionen von Android 4.0 aus, um so ein von Apple durchgesetztes Importverbot für die (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMobile: Android beflügelt Open Source-EntwicklungApple bestellt RAM bei Elpida, Samsung verliert
17.05.2012 14:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Samsung launches customer service app on Android as proof that it Cares
Worried that Samsung is too busy selling millions of devices to care about you, the individual consumer? Fear not, for the company has released an app to prove its unconditional dedication to your happiness, and it's appropriately called Samsung Cares. The program serves as a hub for online support, offering how-to videos, troubleshooting guides, FAQs and service ticket tracking. Oh, and for those who don't own a Samsung device but still want the sweet reassurance of the company's interest in your well-being (or perhaps you just use other products made b
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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General Motors stellt Werbung auf Facebook ein
Wie das Wall Street Journal berichtet, hat sich der US-Automobilhersteller General Motors dazu entschlossen, seine Werbeaktivitäten auf Facebook einzustellen. Als Grund führt man die mangelhafte Effektivität dieser Werbeform hinsichtlich ihrer Wirkung auf die Zielgruppe des Unternehmens an.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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New: Inkist 1.0
Tai Shimizu's Inkist is a painting program featuring layers, customizable brushes, a color palette with adjustable brightness and temperature, and pressure sensitivity for tablets.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: QuickSilver 1.0b68
The free launcher and action utility adds improvements for the include/exclude options in the catalog, keyboard commands to change the search mode, new keyboard shortcuts for preferences buttons, better plug-in management, tools for Spotlight searches, and more.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: CalendarMenu 1.3
Alexander Lindenstruth's menu bar calendar for viewing iCal events and tasks adds display of pending and overdue tasks by flipping the calendar over, the ability to mark tasks as completed or pending, task sorting by due date or priority, and other improvements.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Real Studio Plugins 12.2
Monkeybread Software's plug-in collection for Real Studio adds a VLC plug-in, many new methods in the WebViewMBS class related to editing a web page, PictureMBS support for working with pictures on web/console targets, a SHA512MBS class, and much more.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Astro IIDC 4.08.00
ASC's software for scientific image acquisition is now 1.3.2 IIDC Camera compliant and adds support for 12 bit Monochrome and 12 bit Bayer video, re-written stacking code to use up to 16 CPU cores concurrently, more Altivec and SSE3/4 optimizations for frame sharpness estimation, an updated manual, and other changes.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: VinylStudio 8.3.0
AlpineSoft's program for converting music from vinyl records or magnetic tape to digital format gains a spectral view, support for Mountain Lion, retrieval of genre tags from Discogs, a fix for a problem saving Apple Lossless files on Mac OS X 10.7.4, more hiss filter settings for greater precision, and other improvements.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: NetAdmin 1.0
Aribada's NetAdmin is a network monitoring tool with automated operation, host status for time periods from 90 minutes to one year, MIB Browser for SNMP v1/v2, Wake-On-LAN, and other features.
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Adobe Lightroom 4 is now shipping at half the old price, just $149! And Amazon has good discounts across the Mac line-up, from MacBook Airs to MacBook Pros, Mac Minis through iMacs to Mac Pros. *Plus*, 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 make purchases!
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Ferninstallation in Steam nun für alle Nutzer verfügbar
Mit einem neuen Update der Steam-Software steht ab sofort die Ferninstallation von Spielen allen Nutzern des Spiele-Netzwerkes zur Verfügung. Die neue Funktion erlaubt es beispielsweise bei Neuerscheinungen oder Updates beliebter Titel, den Download auf den Computer daheim bereits früher über das Mobilgerät zu starten. Damit können Nutzer das Problem abmildern, dass bei hoher Belastung der Spieleplattform die Übertragung und Installation
17.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Symantec analysiert Profitabilität des Flashback-Botnetzwerkes
Von der Verbreitung und Berichterstattung her war Flashback ein Erfolg - doch hat es sich auch für die Betreiber gelohnt? Darüber werden sich Anwender, deren Mac sich die Schadsoftware eingefangen hatte, vermutlich weniger Sorgen machen. Symantec analysiert jedoch am Beispiel von OSX.Flashback, wie
17.05.2012 14:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 leaked data hints at quad-core
Suggestions that Samsung may have delayed the launch of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in order to leapfrog the dual-core (quad GPU) A5X processor in the new iPad with a quad-core processor have gained momentum with leaked benchmarks spotted. The South Korean company had revealed a version of the forthcoming Galaxy Note 10.1 at the Mobile World Congress in February running the same dual-core processor as its 5.3-inch Galaxy Note stable mate. The leaked benchmarks show a Samsung tablet with a 1280x752 resolution running the 1.4GHz Exynos 4412 quad-core processor paired with Mali-604T graphics.
17.05.2012 14:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Verizon Wireless to transition grandfathered customers from unlimited data plans
Speaking at a J.P. Morgan Conference, Verizon Wireless CFO Fran Shammo revealed that the carrier plans to transition its grandfathered customers off their unlimited data plans, says a report in Fierce Wireless. Shammo confirmed that, starting this summer, customers moving from a 3G phone with an unlimited plan to a 4G handset will be required to drop the unlimited plan and sign up for a shared family data plan.
According to the report, Verizon will only offer a shared family data plan for its 4G customers. These plans include one bucket of data which is shared among multiple devices. This change will affect customers upgrading phones, but the report did not say what would h
17.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Infografik: Android ist und bleibt ein Splitterbrötchen
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Das nennen wir ein lebendiges Ökosystem! Die Crew von OpenSignalMaps, die eigentlich mit Hilfe von Handy-Besitzern die tatsächliche Empfangsstärke von Mobilfunknetzen trackt und so unter anderem Entscheidungshilfe bei der Wahl eines Carriers leisten will, haben über einen Zeitraum von sechs Monaten die Downloads ihrer Android-App genau analysiert und jetzt ausgewertet. Um herauszufinden, wie fragmentiert Android wirklich ist und auch um sich ein Bild davon zu machen, welche Smartphones und Tablets sich denn da draußen rumtreiben. Letztere Analyse sieht man im Bild. Die Platzhirsche dominieren das Bild: Samsung mit de
17.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Insert Coin: Troller 1D, the transforming robot that won't ruin your garden
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. A crawling robot that, at the touch of a button, curls up into a wheel and rolls away sounds a bit Robots in Disguise, doesn't it? Still, that's what roboticist Toby Baumgartner needs your cold, hard cash to build. Troller 1D is the first prototype of the modular automa
17.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Netzneutralität im Kabel
Laut dem aktuellen KEF-Bereicht wollen die öffentlich-rechtlichen Programmveranstalter ab 2013 keine Einspeiseentgelte an die Kabelnetzbetreiber zahlen.
17.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, Heise,
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17.05.2012 14:00 Uhr
NHK makes first successful Super Hi-Vision OTA broadcast, man cave owners giggle with glee
Fresh off from successfully shrinking its Super Hi-Vision camera, Japan's NHK is sticking another feather in its cap -- the first over-the-air broadcast of its super-duper high-resolution technology. The broadcaster says it recently managed to send a compressed Super Hi-Vision signal from the roof of its Science and Technology Research Laboratories in Tokyo to a distance about 4.2 kilometers away with no issues. NHK used two UHF channels during the experiment. To optimize and boost transmission capacity, NHK le
17.05.2012 13:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Galaxy S3 kommt in Japan mit 2 GB RAM
Das Samsung Galaxy S3 wird wie sein Vorgänger erneut in einer Reihe verschiedener Varianten auf den Markt kommen, die mit leicht abgeänderter Hardware die Bedürfnisse der Kunden in unterschiedlichen Regionen (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaImportverbot: US-Zoll hält zwei HTC-Handys zurückWSJ: Nächstes Apple iPhone
17.05.2012 13:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Product-Placement auf Google StreetView: Fiat parkt vor VW-Hauptquartier
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Die Scherzkekse von Fiat haben direkt vor dem schwedischen Volkswagen-Hauptquartier einen Fiat 500 positioniert. Nicht auf der Straße, sondern prominent vor dem beflaggten Haupteingang. Dort (Quelle-Link) wird die rote Karre noch eine Weile zu sehen sein, weil zur gleichen Zeit ein StreetView-Auto aufkreuzte. Fragt sich nur, woher die das wussten, denn an einen sowieso schon unwahrscheinlichen Zufall glaubt man spätestens nicht mehr, wenn man das das Bild nach dem Break gesehen hat.
[Via
17.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Laser-toting MAV can find its way in tight spaces, might eventually hunt you down (video)
A perpetual weakness of MAVs (micro air vehicles) is their frequent need for hand-holding in anything other than a wide-open or very controlled space. If they're not using GPS or motion sensors to find their locations, they can't turn on a dime the way a human pilot would. Adam Bry, Abraham Bachrash and Nicholas Roy from MIT's CSAIL group haven't overcome every problem just yet, but they may have taken combat drones and other pilotless aircraft a big step forward by giving them the tools needed to fly quickly when positioning isn't an option. Uniting a laser rangefinder with an exis
17.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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17.05.2012 13:00 Uhr
Chiba University's one-armed robot juggles balls, is not a Juggalo (video)
Two balls, one hand? In this case, that's a definite yes, although the end result is much more appropriate for all ages. Furthering our slow creep towards engineering's Uncanny Valley, comes a cybernetic effort out of Japan's Chiba University that's made to mock our most precious clown-past time: juggling. The one-armed, three-fingered robot, shown off at the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, utilizes a high-speed camera to track a
17.05.2012 12:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple veröffentlicht neue Entwickler-Beta von Mountain Lion DP3
Eine neue Version der dritten Vorschau auf OS X Mountain Lion wird von Apple an Entwickler verteilt. Build 12A206J ist noch nicht dicht dran an einem Golden Master und enthält diverse bekannte Fehler, darunter die Inkompatibilität mit dem MacBook Pro (Mitte 2007).Es ist bereits das zweite Update
17.05.2012 12:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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17.05.2012 12:00 Uhr
Samsung: Apple-Gerüchte lassen Aktienkurs einbrechen
Apple und der Smartphone-Hersteller Samsung sind erbitterte Konkurrenten. Für den (Flash-)Speicher-, Display- und Chip-Hersteller Samsung ist Apple aber ein wichtiger Kunde. Wie wichtig, zeigt die Reaktion der Börse auf ein Gerücht, dass Samsung Apple als Kunden verlieren könnte: Samsungs Börsenwert gab um 10 Milliarden Dollar nach.
Die Website DigiTimes hatte das Gerücht gestreut, dass Apple Bestellungen für DRAM/Arbeitsspeicher in großen Mengen beim japanischen Chip-Hersteller Elpida in Auftrag gegeben hätte. Insgesamt werde Apple die Hälfte der Gesamtkapazität des Elpida-Werkes in Hiroshima in Anspruch nehmen.
Aktionäre griffen diese Meldung auf: Der LIG-Investment-Analyst Choi Do-yeon mutmaßt beispielsweise, dass
17.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Steam remote downloads exit beta, make impatience an option for everyone
That was quick. Just two weeks after Valve posted a new Steam beta that allows remote game downloads, it now has a truly polished release for everyone. Both Mac and Windows gamers can now queue up demos and full games, whether it's from a browser at work or from the Steam mobile app. Appropriately, Valve will let you reinstall games as well as start downloading a purchase as soon as the credit card clears. Either way, it'll guaranteed that your new copy of Bastion or that attempt to
17.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Größeres Display beim neuen iPhone immer wahrscheinlicher
Der Einsatz eines größeren Displays beim nächsten iPhone wird immer wahrscheinlicher. Nachdem bereits seit Monaten über eine mehr als 3,5 Zoll messende Anzeige spekuliert wird, berichten sowohl Reuters als auch das Wall Street Journal unter Berufung auf verschiedene Quellen über die entsprechende Veränderung.
17.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Verhaltensforschung mit GPUs: Demokratie braucht Deppen
In San Jose hat der Verhaltensforscher Iain Couzin gezeigt, wie sich die Simulation von Schwarmverhalten mit GPUs in Einklang mit realen Experimenten bringen lässt. Die Ergebnisse bieten auch einen Einblick in menschliches Verhalten. (PC-Hardware, GTC)
17.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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Gerüchte: Canon mit spiegelloser Systemkamera
Canon hat als einziger großer Hersteller von Digitalspiegelreflexkameras noch keine spiegellose Systemkamera mit Wechselobjektiven im Programm. Das soll sich Gerüchten zufolge im Juni 2012 ändern. Parallel soll auch die neue DSLR 650D erscheinen. (DSLR, Digitalkamera)
17.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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LG und AU Optronics angeblich Display-Zulieferer für iPad 7"
Wie AppleInsider mit Verweis auf die taiwanische Liberty Times meldet, sollen sowohl LG Display als auch AU Optronics von Apple als Zulieferer für die Display Panels des angeblich in Planung befindlichen iPad 7" ausgewählt worden sein. Die zugehörige Hintergrundbeleuchtung wird wahrscheinlich von Radiant gefertigt. Auch die Zulieferer der Sensortechnik sollen mittlerweile feststehen. Damit verdichten sich einmal mehr die Gerüchte zu eine
17.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Visualized: Arduino gets super-sized ahead of Maker Faire
This is Make's John Edgar Park, manfully clutching his Arduino Grande. The oversized device isn't just for show though, it's a fully working unit for those projects where a standard sized PCB just won't do. He'll be taking excited modders though the process of building it at Maker Faire on
17.05.2012 11:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone mit höchster Kundenzufriedenheit in den USA
Zumindest in den USA sind iPhone-Benutzer mit ihrem Mobiltelefon deutlich zufriedener als Kunden anderer Hersteller. Apple bekam in einer jüngsten Umfrage unter Handy-Besitzern einen Zufriedenheitswert in Höhe von 83 von 100 Punkten, die zweitplatzierten Hersteller erreichten nur 75 Punkte.
Die Marktforscher von ASCI (via ComputerWorld) haben 70.000 Personen in den USA zur Zufriedenheit mit ihrem Handy – ob Smartphone oder Standard-Mobiltelefon – befragt. Apple lag, wie gesagt, mit 83 von 100 möglichen Pu
17.05.2012 11:20 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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LG krempelt eigene Android-Skin um, verspricht neue Leichtigkeit
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LG hat eingesehen, dass die hauseigene Android-Skin dringend renovierungsbedürftig ist. Anders kann man es nicht interpretieren, wenn das UI 3.0, die neue Version die Bedienung der Smartphones "leichter, schneller und komfortabler" gestalten wird. Zu den neuen features gehören Drag & Drop auf dem Lockscreen, ein Icon Customizer, mit dem man eigene Bilder als Icons für Apps und Shortcuts verwenden kann und Sprachsteuerung für die Kamera. Yeah! UI 3.0 debütiert auf dem
17.05.2012 11:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Toyota turns to Nintendo DS as in-car GPS remote, won't guide you to Princess Peach
Let's say you liked adding GPS to your Nintendo DS. How about adding a Nintendo DS to your GPS? Toyota is trying just that through a new Smart Navi GPS unit in its Estima Hybrid minivan that will let passengers control the mapping system. Load up the Bluetooth-equipped Kuruma de DS cartridge and you can enter directions from the back seat instead of waiting for the driver's next chance at a red light. The automaker is also hoping to cut the "are we there yet?" levels of ennui to a minimum by providing
17.05.2012 11:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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17.05.2012 11:00 Uhr
Gmail and iPhone alums create Electric Imp, connect your toaster to the web
Have you ever wanted to preheat your oven while on the way home from work, or start your sprinklers while vacationing, only to remember you don't have the spare loot lying around for a network of smart appliances? A recent startup (that somehow eluded Kickstarter) called Electric Imp is about to make your wireless control / monitoring fantasies a reality with its soon-to-be-released, $25 web interface. It works much like an
17.05.2012 10:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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RunCore InVincible: SSD auf Knopfdruck löschen oder gleich zerstören (Video)
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Gute Nachrichten für alle Sicherheitsfanatiker. Die chinesische Firma RunCore hat jetzt SSD-Festplatten mit dem gewissen Etwas im Angebot. Die Laufwerke der InVincible-Reihe sollen nicht nur extremen Temperaturen zwischen -45 und +95° standhalten, sondern sind auch mit ganz besonderen Mechanismen ausgestattet. Der grüne Knopf löscht unwiderruflich alle Daten, der rote hingegen kickt den Speicher mit Hochspannung ins Computer-Nirvana. Natürlich wäre eine Fernsteuerung noch wünschenswerter, aber: Man kann nicht alles haben. Ein charmantes Video wartet hinter dem Klick.
17.05.2012 10:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Retina-Bildschirm könnte Macs um 100 Euro verteuern
Nach dem iPhone und dem iPad soll auch in Apples MacBooks mit dem der nächsten Frischzellenkur ein hochauflösender Bildschirm Einzug halten. Doch während das sogenannte Retina-Display einige interessante Möglichkeiten bietet, könnte schon beim Kauf der erste Nachteil zutage treten: Bis zu 100 Euro
17.05.2012 10:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Kinect: Microsoft bereitet interaktive Werbung vor
g "MikrofonDer Microsoft-Manager Lyn Watts spricht von einer unglaublichen Innovation. Gemeint ist damit eine neue Form von Werbung im Zusammenhang mit der Bewegungssteuerung Kinect aus dem Hause Microsoft. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaForbes: Steve Ballmer ist schlechtester KonzernchefWindows 8: EU beobachtet Umgang mit Browsern
17.05.2012 10:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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I'm Watch creator explains order fulfillment process, offers 15 percent discount for your patience
We all know that Android 1.6 isn't getting any newer, but it's now clear that customers pining for the I'm Watch will need to dig deeply and muster a final bit of tolerance. According to the Italian smartwatch creator, it's made a few changes to the device, primarily to allow for greater application compatibility -- hopefully this means something other than a stale Donut. As for delivery, the company will send out 300 I'm Watches by June 15th and will then use the n
17.05.2012 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kurztest: 3 x AMD Radeon HD 7950
AMDs Radeon HD 7950 gehört zu den besten Grafikkarten, die zudem den Geldbeutel nicht allzu sehr belasten. Was leisten die Partnerkarten von Asus, MSI und Sapphire? Wir haben von allen drei Herstellern jeweils ein Exemplar in unser Testlabor eingeladen und möchten untersuchen, inwieweit diese der PowerColor Radeon HD 7950 PCS+ gefährlich werden können.
17.05.2012 10:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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17.05.2012 10:00 Uhr
Club Jameco borrows from Etsy and Kickstarter, lets DIYers design, sell and buy project kits
Though electronics hobbyists may not have the same resources that the Maker Sheds of the world have to design, package and sell do-it-yourself kits, electronics component distributor Jameco plans to change that. With Club Jameco, enthusiasts can pitch their kit ideas to the electronic component wizards in Belmont, CA and if a project is deemed viable for production, they'll be provided with feedback and have their idea posted for public comment. After the creation of step-by-step kit instructions, a list of materials and undergoing final approval, kits will be sold to the adoring masses. Once projects roll off production lines and into garages, creators wil
17.05.2012 09:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple kündigt angeblich spezielle Entwickler-Seeds von OS X Mountain Lion an
Wie 9to5Mac erfahren haben will, erhielten ausgesuchte Tester von OS X Mountain Lion im Zuge des AppleSeed Program eine E-Mail von Apple, in der spezielle Versionen von OS X Mountain Lion angekündigt werden. Diese speziellen Seeds sind auf ausgesuchte Hardware hin optimiert und werden nur auf Anfrage von Apple verteilt. Um diese Seeds zu erhalten, müssen Entwickler ihre verfügbare Hardware-Konfiguration an Apple senden, woraufhin deren E
17.05.2012 09:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Kommen die neuen MacBook Pros mit Nvidia-Grafik?
Die Gerüchte um die neue MacBook-Reihe hören nicht auf. Angeblich sollen die neuen MacBooks ebenfalls mit Retina-Displays ausgestattet sein und zur WWDC im Juni vorgestellt werden. Die Apple-Fangemeinde freut sich auf jeden Fall auf ein Update der Modellreihe, da dieses schon länger überfällig war. Neuen Gerüchten zu Folge soll Apple für die neuen MacBooks angeblich
17.05.2012 09:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Nielsen: Americans have 28 percent more mobile apps in 2012, look down on the web with disdain
It's not hard to see that Americans love their mobile apps, and Nielsen can now tell us by how much. The average US smartphone owner circa mid-2012 now brandishes 41 apps, a pretty hefty 28 percent increase from a year earlier. They're preferring native apps to the web, as well: they're more likely to spend time with that direct port of Cut the Rope than the HTML5 version. Along with reminding us that smartphone owners are
17.05.2012 09:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Massiver DDoS-Angriff legt The Pirate Bay lahm
Fast einen Tag lang wurde die Webseite der schwedischen The Pirate Bay durch einen größeren DDoS-Angriff komplett lahm gelegt. Seit den gestrigen Abendstunden ist das Angebot teilweise wieder erreichbar. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaGoogle Chrome 19 mit "Tab Sync" veröffentlichtDie Mehrheit kommuniziert über Social Networks
17.05.2012 09:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Hillcrest Labs open sources Kylo web browser for TVs, hopes the people want one
We didn't hear much from Hillcrest Labs' Kylo web browser for TVs after it launched in 2010, but now the company is apparently turning its fate over to the community. A Mozilla-based browser, Kylo will work with any mouse but is designed specifically for its Freespace pointer controls. It's available under the Mozilla Public License which means others can use it for commercial products, but so far web connected products have been slow to take off and even Google TV has had trouble pushing a typical browser experience on HDTVs. Interested devs can snag the cod
17.05.2012 09:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Blizzard entschuldigt sich für chaotischen Diablo-III-Start
Blizzard hat sich in einem Statement an die Diablo-III-Community für den chaotischen Start unmittelbar nach Verfügbarkeit des Spiels entschuldigt. Das Spiel war weltweit in der Nacht von Monat auf Dienstag gestartet, die Server hatten dem enormen Ansturm in den ersten Stunden allerdings nicht standgehalten.
17.05.2012 09:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple now has 7.9 percent of global handset market
Data from research analysis firm Gartner has revealed that Apple has managed to capture almost eight percent of the global market for mobile phones of all types -- both feature phones and smartphones combined, The Mac Observer reports. This makes the company the third-largest mobile phone maker in the world, behind Nokia and Samsung. Apple has doubled its share of the global cell phone market in only a year.
17.05.2012 09:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Aktualisierte Developer Preview von OS X Mountain Lion
Apple hat für das kommende OS X Mountain Lion eine weitere Aktualisierung über den integrierten App Store bereitgestellt. Der Anfang Mai erschienene Build 12A193i wird damit vom Build 12A206j abgelöst. Ein Problem bei der Aktualisierung stellt laut Mac Rumors die Inkompatibilität zu den MacBook Pro von 2007 (MacBookPro3,1) dar, was aber mit einer späteren Developer Preview laut den Anmerkungen von Apple noch behoben werden soll. Zu den Ä
17.05.2012 09:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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17.05.2012 9:00 Uhr
Das neue iPad: Apple streicht die 4G-Bezeichnung
Im Hinblick auf das neue iPad, welches im März von Apple offiziell vorgestellt wurde, hat das Unternehmen aus Cupertino nun das 4G aus der Gerätebeschreibung des hauseigenen Tablet-PCs gestrichen. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaImportverbot: US-Zoll hält zwei HTC-Handys zurückWSJ: Nächstes Apple iPhone mit mehr als 4 Zoll
17.05.2012 08:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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HTC confirms One X multitasking tweaks in Sense 4
There's been quite a bit of brouhaha over at xda-developers lately about changes HTC's made to the way multitasking behaves on the One X compared to stock Ice Cream Sandwich. We're not just talking about obvious UI differences here -- Sense 4's horizontal, card-like arrangement vs. Android 4.0's default vertical list -- but actual differences in memory and task management. While we're not running into any problems with our One X review unit, some users have noticed that background app are ge
17.05.2012 08:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tim Cook trifft sich mit dem Sprecher des US-Repräsentantenhauses
Apple ist nicht nur der Hersteller vieler beliebten Devices – das iPhone 4s und das neue iPad brechen alle Verkaufsrekorde -, sondern vor allem auch eines: eine inneramerikanische Wirtschaftsmacht. Und als solche hat auch Apple Verbindungen zur Politik. Zwar ist die Fruit Company eher zurückhaltend, was das Thema Lobbyismus angeht, aber ganz ohne Kontakt zur
17.05.2012 08:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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HWiNFO32 3.96 - Gratis System-Informations-Tool
HWiNFO ist ein Tool, das die Hardware-Komponenten des Computers ermittelt, detailliert anzeigt und bei Bedarf Benchmarks mit den entsprechenden Komponenten durchführt. Es ist kostenlos erhältlich. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaApple bestellt RAM bei Elpida, Samsung verliertWindows 8: Microsoft aktualisiert seine Metro-Apps
17.05.2012 08:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Genius Widecam F100 Ultra wide angle webcam debuts
In an industry first, peripheral maker Genius announced a 1080p 120-degree ultra wide angle USB2 web camera. The Widecam F100 shoots video for web chats in 1080p and is compatible with Skype, FaceTime, Logitech Vid HD, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. An integrated stereo microphone rounds out the features of the new camera.
17.05.2012 08:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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17.05.2012 8:00 Uhr
Apple slips out new OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion beta, leaves 2007 MacBook Pro in a momentary lurch
Apple looks to be stepping up the frequency of OS X Mountain Lion beta updates after initially keeping the pace slow and steady: it just posted a new, unceremoniously titled 12A206J build for developers. What the update fixes in the Developer Preview isn't clear, but there are still glitches with Fast User Switching, Java applets, sharing menus and Notes syncing with iTunes, among a handful of other showstoppers. There's also a major heads-up for those who own
17.05.2012 07:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Freemake Video Converter 3.0.2.9: Video-Konverter
Bei dem Freemake Video Converter handelt es sich um ein kostenloses Werkzeug zur Konvertierung von Filmen, Fotos und Musik in die Formate AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, FLV, SWF, 3GP, MPEG und MP3. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaWindows 8: Multi-Monitoring mit Metro verbessertMobile: Android beflügelt Open Source-Entwicklung
17.05.2012 07:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Knowledge Graph: Google wird schlau
Unter dem Namen Knowledge Graph hat Google seine semantische Suchfunktion gestartet, die Inhalte in einer Sidebar inhaltlich gruppieren kann. Das klappt besonders gut bei Personen, Gegenständen, Filmen und Musik. (Google, Suchmaschine)
17.05.2012 07:50 Uhr, golem,
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iGerüchte: Weitere Quellen sprechen von 4-Zoll-iPhone und “iPad mini”
4 Zoll und 7,85 Zoll – angeblich soll Apple iOS-Geräte mit diesen Bildschirmdiagonalen planen. Die Frequenz der Gerüchte um das größere iPhone und das “iPad mini” ist mittlerweile so hoch, dass sie durchaus zutreffend sein könnten. Zumindest bezüglich des 4-Zoll-iPhone sind sich jetzt auch sehr seriöse Quellen recht sicher.
Aus Taiwan ist über die Zeitung Liberty Times (via
17.05.2012 07:35 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Parted Magic 2012-05-14 - Kostenlose Partitionierung
Mit Parted Magic kann man seine Festplatte und die dazugehörigen Partitionen verwalten. Die Software stellt ein kleines Live-Betriebssystems dar und kann daher von einer CD oder einem USB-Stick ausgeführt (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaWindows 8: EU beobachtet Umgang mit BrowsernWindows 8: Multi-Monitoring mit Metro verbessert
17.05.2012 07:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple tops ACSI survey on cellphone makers by a wide margin
The American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) has released its latest findings on the state of US consumer satisfaction in the areas of cellphone manufacturers and wireless carriers. For the former, there was one runaway winner -- Apple. For the latter, Sprint was able to score a win among a tight field. Overall satisfaction was up an incremental 0.1 percent to a 75.9 score out of a possible 100.
17.05.2012 07:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Windows Sysinternals 14-5-2012: Praktische Tools
1996 riefen die beiden Techniker Mark Russinovich und Bryce Cogswell eine Website namens Sysinternals ins Leben, auf der sie praktische Tools für Windows zusammen mit technischen Informationen bereitstellten. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaImportverbot: US-Zoll hält zwei HTC-Handys zurückWindows 8: EU beobachtet Umgang mit Browsern
17.05.2012 07:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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iPhone 5 3D Rendering zeigt 4 Zoll großes Display, Metallrückseite und mehr
In den letzten Wochen gab es wieder einmal eine Vielzahl ansehnlicher Mockups, Studien und Konzepte zum neuen Apple iPhone. Oftmals entfachten diese Designer Kreationen auch viele Diskussionen rund um die Optik des iPhone 4S Nachfolgers. Obwohl viele von euch auch weiterhin ein 3,5 Zoll großes Display beim iPhone bevorzugen würden, scheint Apple jedoch mit dem iPhone
17.05.2012 07:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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17.05.2012 7:00 Uhr
Google bots learning to read webpages like humans, one step closer to knowing everything
Google just launched its Knowledge Graph, a tool intended to deliver more accurate information by analyzing the way users search. Of course, with a desire to provide better search results comes a need for improved site-reading capabilties. JavaScript and AJAX have traditionally put a wrench in Google bots' journey through a webpage, but it looks like the search engine has developed some smarter specimens. While digging through Apache logs, a developer spotted evidence that bots now execute the JavaScript they encounter -- and rather tha
17.05.2012 06:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony NEX-F3 and A37 cameras hands-on and sample shots
Sony's newest NEX and DSLR have already graced these pages -- albeit in decidedly unofficial fashion -- but the time has come for this duo of shooters to be revealed to the world with the blessing of their maker. In case you didn't catch the earlier leaks, the NEX-F3 is the replacement for the much-beloved NEX-C3 as the entry-level ILC from Sony, while the A37 slots in the same place in the company's Alpha DSLR lineup. Sony's also rolling out fresh glass for each this J
17.05.2012 06:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: Jobs predicted or knew of publisher boycott
A 2010 video has surfaced of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs prognosticating that e-books would eventually wind up around the same price on most competing e-book stores. The video comes as the Justice Department pursues its e-book lawsuit against Apple and two other publishers for alleged price-collusion. Depending on one's interpretation of the video, Jobs' statement could imply foreknowledge of publisher plans or just industry canniness, and could even figure in the Justice Department's case.
17.05.2012 06:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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17.05.2012 6:00 Uhr
LG's Optimus LTE2 ships this week in Korea, nails down a few more specs
Just in case the world forgot which phone was first with 2GB of RAM, LG has pushed out another press release for its Optimus LTE2 which ships this week in Korea, just as promised. The detailed specs reveal this version ships with a 4.7-inch True HD IPS LCD, and while many of its specs (8MP camera, 1.5GHz dual-core CPU) are identical to its predecessor, it we
17.05.2012 05:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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NTT DoCoMo's Galaxy S III to ship with 2GB RAM?
Ah, Japan. That far east country what begot Mario most always gets to profit from the industry's more delightful excesses. This time, however, the spoils have less to do with gaming flash and more to do with smartphone specs. In a document recently released by NTT DoCoMo, the carrier's upcoming dual-core Galaxy S III variant is listed as doubling up on the available RAM, bypassing the standard 1GB announced at its official unveiling. It's not the first time we've seen an OEM shoot for the silicone stars, considering LG's headline-stealing
17.05.2012 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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LaCie Ships new 2big Network Attached Storage
On May 15, LaCie announced an addition to its network attached storage (NAS) line of products. The LaCie 2big NAS joins the product lineup. The new drive case is fully compatible with Apple's Time Machine software as well as Windows 7 Backup. Remote access is by way of FTP, SFTP, or HTTP file transfer. Cloud storage is accessible by an iOS application.
17.05.2012 05:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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17.05.2012 5:00 Uhr
Google Music users granted de-authentication reprieve as company retools activation system
Google Music users learned of a frightful new policy this morning that dictates a user may de-authorize only four devices in a year, out of ten total activations. While the policy is likely to go unnoticed by the majority of consumers, it instantly created a great pain for those who regularly flash ROMs to their phones and tablets. It seems the road to de-authorization hell is paved with good intentions, however, as Google has since responded to critics with the revelation that it'll introduce
17.05.2012 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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17.05.2012 4:00 Uhr
Sprint's Android users get carrier billing in Google Play
American Android users started getting carrier billing in Google Play early this month through T-Mobile (and later AT&T), and now Sprint can join the party. Any app, book, music or video purchase can be tacked on to the monthly bill for your EVO 4G LTE instead of going through Google. The move leaves Verizon as the only major US carrier without a carrier billing option, so you'll have to sit tight if you own the original US Galaxy
17.05.2012 03:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Razer's Ouroboros gaming mouse outed by the FCC, transforms to fit lefties
Looking for a rodent to help you frag your way through the competition, southpaw style? The FCC may have just uncovered your new best friend: The Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse. Like the Cyborg RAT series, the Ouroboros features a sliding palm rest and swappable side panels to better fit your mitt. Unlike the RAT, however, Razer's rodent is completely symmetrical, and therefor, ambidextrous. While Ouroboros may
17.05.2012 03:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Analyst: 'retina' laptop screens available, not cheap
Rumors of a new line of Apple Macintosh MacBook Pros with an enhanced Retina Display are making the rounds this week. According to CNet, NPD DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim said that super-high resolution 13.3 and 15.4 inch panels suitable for Retina Display usage are available now from component manufacturers. The increased resolution may come at an higher cost to Apple, and possibly to consumers.
17.05.2012 03:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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17.05.2012 3:00 Uhr
Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam
Samsung's CES blitz included a tease of five new camcorders, but precious little in the way of launch details. Some of the mystery has ended, as two of the camcorders -- the QF20 and W300 -- are at last hitting US stores. The QF20 caters to the Internet crowd and, for $350, will let you upload your 20x-zoomed 1080p videos straight to Facebook, Picasa or YouTube without thrusting a computer into the process. If you're more concerned about your camera surviving a rafting trip than producing viral videos, the W300 will
17.05.2012 02:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intel launches youth-focused iQ webzine, tells its brand story through aggregation
It's like Highlights for kids, but with a decidedly techno-centric spin. The company known more for what it's put inside our gadgetry has just unveiled a new digital magazine, iQ, intended for the youthful, über-connected masses. Looking much like Flipboard in design and borrowing a live tile-ish approach, the internally-curated Intel webzine culls content from outside pubs and mixes it in with original and partner-contributed pieces to, as EIC Bryan Rhoads puts it, "tell the bigger story of who we are as a brand." Indeed, it may do just
17.05.2012 02:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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'Who Was Steve Jobs' children's book released
The latest entry in the children's book series "Who Was" spotlights the life of Apple co-founder and former CEO Steve Jobs. The series, which has profiled figures like Walt Disney, Jim Henson and Dr. Seuss, illustrates Jobs' early life and eventual rise to found, lead, leave and then return to Apple. The story of Apple's mercurial CEO is obviously sanitized for younger readers, but covers the major events and Jobs' impact on the technology industry.
17.05.2012 02:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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17.05.2012 2:00 Uhr
The mysteries of the CCD revealed (video)
Sure, we've explained to you why sensor size matters in a digital camera, but maybe you need to take it back a bit. Maybe, you're not entirely sure how those sensors work in the first place. Well, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, is here to help. After breaking down LCDs and
17.05.2012 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google brings Schemer activity-recommendation app to iOS
Google has finally brought its Schemer service to the iOS platform as a native app (free, App Store). Schemer for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch enables users to participate in the activity-recommendation network, which allows users to post things to do and organize activities with other users.
17.05.2012 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung considering a 13-inch, 1080p, PLS panel, display snobs get their hopes up
It's a ritual: we publish a review of a laptop with a 1366 x 768 display, the best-rated comment is from someone crying out for 1600 x 900 -- nay, 4K resolution. If you're in the latter camp, you're going to be disappointed by even this article, but for those of you who've merely been craving something, anything crisper than mere HD, we have some hope: Samsung is mulling the idea of a 13-inch, PLS display with a 1920 x 1080 pixel count. Earlier today a company rep told a group of reporters that the PC division is considering a 1080p panel of that size, which would be unusual, to say the least. The
17.05.2012 01:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google's latest Gmail tweaks bring contact info to search results, enhanced Circle integration
By any means, this is certainly far from being one of the biggest changes Gmail's ever seen -- still, it's one that's likely to make a few tasks a wee bit easier for you. Inside the recent tweaks, Google added a new quick access trait that makes contact details -- such as phone numbers -- show up automatically in search results within your cherished G inbox. Additionally, the Android-maker has improved the Google+ integration (again), now allowing
17.05.2012 01:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Briefly: Venstar Wi-Fi thermostat, $50 off Xbox, Peel update
Venstar has outed its Skyport Wi-Fi key for the ColorTouch thermostat. The key connects the thermostat to Skyport Cloud Services, run by the company, allowing users to monitor and adjust the thermostat from a phone or tablet. The key is a $100 upgrade to the $300 thermostat, with iOS, Android, and Blackberry apps free to download.
17.05.2012 01:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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17.05.2012 1:00 Uhr
Apple updates Mountain Lion developer preview
Earlier today, Apple updated its OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3 for developers, though no significant changes or additions were listed by the company. For reasons unknown, Apple has excluded the mid-2007 MacBook Pro (identifier 3,1) from this build, but says it will restore support for the model in future releases. Numerous known issues from the previous build remain unaddressed, though a minor enhancement has already been spotted.
17.05.2012 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Hands-on: Bamboo Stylus duo for iPad
Recently MacNN had a chance to test out the Bamboo Stylus duo, a newer version of Wacom's popular stylus for the iPad -- and by extension, other capacitive touchscreen devices. The duo adds an ink pen into the mix, occupying the tip opposite a rubber one meant for touchscreens. This may make the stylus more practical for some people, since it means always having a pen handy for writing checks or quick notes, or at least one less pen sitting in your bag.
17.05.2012 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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