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19.11.2007 24:00 Uhr
Samsung is Going to Sell its Memory Direct
Source : DigitimesIn August, Samsung provoked an outcry from its clients when it decided to raise the price of its memory chips 20%, selling them at a higher cost than the rest of the market. A new decision has come about which will further delicate the situation with its clients.
After having sold a flash music player and SSD drives, the company has decided to commercialise its memory cards, USB thumb drives, and other products based on flash under its own brand.
At the same time, in order to assure adequate supply and certainly to raise the price of flash memory, Samsung will be substantially decreasing the quantity of memory that it will sell to OEMs and other companies who have now become competitors.
They are giving themselves priority over the other manufactures to ensure their supply. It is unknown whether Apple will also be affected
19.11.2007 23:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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iPhone Calls home
Digging into the iPhone applications, Uneasysilence has discovered that the "Stocks" and "Weather" applications communicate with an Apple server and that they send the IMEI number of the device. As this number is unique for every phone, Apple can easily trace every device.
Of course, this information has created quite an outcry and everyone is seeing Apple as a "Big Brother" without yet knowing the goal of this maneuver.
While waiting to know more, it is difficult to get an idea of the motivations which have lead to this initiative. But they could be valid. For instance, Apple could block web access to devices which have been stolen.
[translation by jwa]
19.11.2007 23:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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First Looks: DLO UrbanShell for iPod classic
If DLO's new UrbanShell for iPod classic ($20) hadn't broken within seconds of its removal from packaging, we would have a lot of nice things to say about this new case design. Employing a mix of soft-feeling rubber, a hard plastic shell, and a chrome plastic video viewing stand, UrbanShell includes protective screen film and a plastic insert that resizes the 160GB iPod classic-friendly body for the thinner 80GB classic model. The front and rear shells…
19.11.2007 23:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: DLO HybridShell for iPod touch
Has DLO just created the best case yet for the iPod touch? With HybridShell ($25), our initial reaction is "quite possibly yes." Using a mixture of snap-together hard plastic front and rear pieces with a unique grip-ready silicone dot pattern on the back, HybridShell not only includes full screen protection, but also for the first time has depressable hard plastic Home and Sleep/Wake button protectors. We're really looking forward to testing HybridShell…
19.11.2007 23:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Purple Violets premiers tonight. First direct to iTunes Movie in history
It actually looks pretty good. We love NY:D More importantly, it is making history as the first feature length film being directly released to iTunes. Will this model be a hit and this be a milestone or will this be a failed experiment?
Set in lower Manhattan, PURPLE VIOLETS is a relationship comedy about four friends from college ready for change. PATTI PETERSON (Selma Blair) is a
19.11.2007 23:39 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Dragon lets loose cheapo DuoShock 3 PS3 controller
Filed under: Gaming
Dragon's new DuoShock 3 may not be anything more than a pale imitation of Sony's own PS3 controller, but at least it's a dirt cheap pale imitation, with it setting you back just $17. For that price you will get 2.4GHz wireless capabilities, but it seems that you'll have to make do without the SIXAXIS' motion sensing capabilities, which could pose quite a problem depending on the games you plan to play with it. On the upside, you'll also be able to use the controller with your PC, as well as your PS2 with the included adapter. The controller does also boast a vibration function, although it seems pretty safe to assume that i
19.11.2007 23:39 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Speck TechStyle-Classic for iPhone
Available in black or brown versions, Speck's TechStyle-Classic for iPhone ($35) is a two-piece case and holster set with contrast white stitching and plaid interior fabric lining. The case leaves the iPhone's face almost entirely exposed, as well as the rear camera, much of its top, and its speaker and microphone set on the bottom. Note that the interior plastic of the box used to mount TechStyle-Classic for display can seriously mar the leather…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Speck ToughSkin for iPod classic
Strongly resembling the prior ToughSkin for the fifth-generation iPod, Speck's ToughSkin for iPod classic ($30) is a modern-looking firm rubber case with a detachable hard plastic screen protector. The classic's top, face, and bottom ports and controls are all exposed; ToughSkin doubles up on the protection of its corners and sides instead. Black and clear frosted versions are available, each with a clear detachable belt clip, and a rubber insert…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: PDO Aluminum V2 for iPod classic
Based heavily upon its earlier case for the fifth-generation iPod, PDO's new Aluminum V2 for iPod classic ($30) is a hinged metal case with an integrated clear screen protector and your choice of silver or black body colors. Just like V2 for the fifth-generation iPod, V2 for iPod classic includes your choice of one of three integrated rubber Click Wheel protectors (red, black, or blue), and comes with a simple silver lanyard necklace, as well as a…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: PDO Aluminum N3 for iPod nano (Third-Generation)
Based generally upon its earlier case for the first-generation iPod nano, PDO's Aluminum N3 for 3rd Generation iPod nano ($25) is a basic hinged metal case with an integrated clear screen protector and your choice of silver or black body colors. Somewhat confusingly, N3 drops the integrated rubber Click Wheel protector found in N2 for the first- and second-generation iPod nano, instead leaving the Click Wheel fully exposed. It includes simple silver…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: JAVOedge 3.5mm to 3.5mm Stereo Male to Male Retractable Cable
JAVOedge's 3.5mm to 3.5mm Stereo Male to Male Retractable Cable ($15) is a simple black accessory that enables you to connect your iPod to the line-in ports found on some car stereos and most home stereos. The cable gives you several feet of length at its maximum, or under a foot at its minimum. Notably, the cable we received is not compatible with the recessed headphone port of the iPhone.
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Artwizz MirrorFilm for Apple iPhone
Combining protection and a feature we haven't yet seen in a film-based screen cover, Artwizz's MirrorFilm for Apple iPhone (approx. $10) covers the device's face -- except for its ear speaker and Home button -- with a layer of reflective flim. When the iPhone's display is turned off, the entire surface appears to be a mirror; with the display on, you can still see and use iPhone's screen, albeit slightly dimmed. The film isn't as easy to remove bubbles…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Myvu Personal Media Viewer Solo Plus Edition
Simplified and made less expensive than Myvu's earlier Personal Media Viewer, the Myvu Personal Media Viewer Solo Plus Edition ($200) is the company's first wearable video display to guarantee compatibility with the authentication chip-locked iPod classic, iPod touch, and third-generation iPod nano. Four hours of viewing time are promised by an integrated lithium polymer battery, which is now built into the Solo Plus system and no longer requires…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Kentech Labs Odio PS-Mi
Designed to spotlight the company's Point Source Audio technology, which promises a "high degree of spatial separation" and "exceptional stereophonic/surround sound with an infinite 'sweet spot'," the Kentech Labs Odio PS-Mi ($150) promises to make the most of four drivers found inside of a unique space-saving vertical enclosure. Left, center, and right 1.5" drivers are arrayed on top, with a 3" side-firing subwoofer and retractable iPod dock…
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Einstweilige Verfügung: Vodafone will iPhone SIM-lock-frei haben
Vodafone Deutschland hat am Abend am Landgericht Hamburg eine einstweilige Verfügung gegen den Konkurrenten T-Mobile erwirkt. Im Fokus steht das iPhone-Geschäftsmodell: Sperrung des Gerätes für SIM-Karten anderer Mobilfunkprovider bei gleichzeitiger Laufzeitvertragsbindung von 24 Monaten. Dies sei bislang in Deutschland einmalig, so Friedrich
19.11.2007 23:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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19.11.2007 23:00 Uhr
Zune trumps iPod as Amazon.com's top seller
Microsoft's Zune portable media player is currently Amazon.com's top-selling digital music device, usurping Apple's iPod for the highest rank in the "Electronics" category. The 30GB Zune -- which Microsoft has heavily discounted to a purchase price of $134 -- dethroned Apple's 4GB iPod nano this morning in Amazon.com's list of top-selling MP3 playe
19.11.2007 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Terminal-Tricks für Leopard
Das Terminal ist nicht nur etwas für Mac-Anwender, die ihren ersten Sohn "Sudo" statt "Udo" nennen: Das Blog Usingmac fasst einige Terminal-Tricks für Leopard zusammen. Mit den passenden Zeilen wird ein Stack mit den zuletzt verwendeten Anwendungen erstellt, die 3D-Darstellung des Dock ein- oder ausgeschaltet, eine minimale Schriftgröße in Safari festgelegt oder die so genannten Favicons (kleine Grafiken, die neben der Webadresse, sowie in den Lesezeichen dargestellt werden) deaktiviert. Auch eine graue und nicht-transparente Menüzeile ist nur eine Zeile im Terminal entfernt.
19.11.2007 22:45 Uhr, Maclife,
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BenQ intros the Joybook R43 laptop
Filed under: Laptops
We know what you're thinking: "Hey, hasn't BenQ gotten a name change?" Well guess what, cowboy? Not for laptops. In fact, the multi-named, electronics-making creature-thing has just introduced a new model into its Joybook laptop lineup, the R43. The system sports a 14.1-inch "UltraVivid" WXGA display, an Intel 1.8GHz Core 2 Duo CPU, up to 2GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, an SiS Mirage 3+ GPU, and all with WiFi and Bluetooth you could possibly need. Of course -- more importantly than specs -- the laptop features a stylized, abstract case design guaranteed to make the l
19.11.2007 22:45 Uhr, Engadget,
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Four days until our Black Friday giveaways
Filed under: Announcements
What kind of self respecting consumer electronics nerd would hang out all night in the freezing-ass cold just to try their hand at maybe picking up a reduced-price gadget of some kind or another? Don't bother, just hang out here at Engadget, we'll be covering the best online deals for Black Friday, and we'll also be giving away a couple grand in gadgets ourselves. Seriously, it's gonna be fun, way better than whatever you've got planned.P.S. -Mr. Ginn, if you're out there, we formally apologize for using your iconography to promote mass consumerism. Big fans.
19.11.2007 22:45 Uhr, Engadget,
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DLO HipCases für den iPod touch und das iPhone
Neu bei DLO im Programm ist das HipCase in Ausführungen für den iPod touch und das iPhone. Die Gürteltasche ist neben einer Ausführung in Leder auch in schwarzem Nylon erhältlich und von DLO ausdrücklich als 'vegan-friendly' gekennzeichnet - also frei von jeglichen Tierprodukten. Ein erfreuliches Detail vor dem Hintergrund, dass immer mehr Menschen versuchen, wenn möglich auf den Erwerb von Leder oder anderen Tierprodukten zu verzichten.
Wir haben uns das HipCase Nylon in beiden Geräte-Varianten näher angesehen.
Die Tasche zeigt sich schlicht und seriös. Ein robuster, fest an der Rückseite angebrachter Clip hält die Tasche am Hosenbund oder Gürtel. Die per Klettverschluss gesicherte Klappe lässt sich gut öffnen und verschließen, iPod touch oder iPhone lassen sich dank einer Aussparung an der Unterseite der
19.11.2007 22:40 Uhr, iFun.de,
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M2E Power turns movement into electricity
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wearables
Looking for power in hard to reach places? Perhaps M2E Power can lend a hand. The company -- recently infused with a pile of money from venture capitalists -- is in the business of creating power through the kinetic motion of everyday human and / or mechanical movement. The idea is that by simply walking or driving, energy can be produced that will power devices on-hand, obviating the use of outside sources -- an idea that will be of particular use to soldiers on duty, as the technology could reduce their load by up to 30-pounds. The devices also
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Friendship Star knocks off iPod nano, then makes it ugly
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
For intents and purposes, we're thoroughly numb to iPod nano knockoffs at this point, but when some company goes beyond the call of duty to uglify its copycat attempt, we can't help give credit. Friendship Star International Limited, which earns major kudos on name alone, has created the nano-inspired F
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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3G iPod nano not playing nice with Nike+iPod kit?
Filed under: Peripherals, Wearables
Word on the street -- or on the Apple discussion boards, rather -- is that quite a few 3G iPod nanos aren't exactly acting as they should when interfacing with the Nike+iPod Sport Kit. Users are reporting that after updating to software v1.0.2, mileage is being displayed in kilometers instead of miles, even though the internal voice still quotes the latter. Additionally, recorded information uploaded to the Nike+ website is correctly shown (in miles), while the "Your Last Workout" section in iTunes makes you wonder if you're still living in America. Apple is apparently aware of the issue and i
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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McCartney "pretty sure" The Beatles will go digital next year
Filed under: Portable AudioWell, it looks like the long saga of The Beatles slow transition to digital downloads could finally be nearing a close, at least according to one source that has a fairly big say in the matter. According to Reuters, Paul McCartney recently told Billboard that "It's all happening soon," adding that, "Most of us are all sort of ready. The whole thing is primed, ready to go -- there's just maybe one little sticking point left, and I think it's being cleared up as we speak, so it shouldn't be too long." McCartney then went on to get a bit more specific, saying that, "It's down to fine-tuning, but I'm pretty sure it'll be happening next year, 2008." Of course, there's no indication as to exactly h
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone users can now drop data plan, save $20 per month
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless
For those of you who keep your iPhone connected via WiFi entirely more often than through EDGE, listen up. As of now, it appears that iPhone users can login to their AT&T myAccount page, surf on over to the "Add / Manage Features" section and opt out of the (previously required) monthly data plan. Making the change will save you a whole $20 per month -- or $240 per year, if you prefer that perspective. Granted, you'll also lose visual voicemail in the process, but at least you're now being presented the option, right?[Via
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nintendo denies DS Lite rumors... maybe
Filed under: GamingDespite what you've been hearing about this fancy, extra "lite" DS Lite coming to town, Nintendo would like to tell you otherwise sort of. In a response to analyst's claims that a new system -- thinner, with larger screens and on-board storage -- was headed out in the near future, the company said that the news was, "Rumour and speculation and we are not commenting further." Tough talk, right? Well, while that sounds all doom-and-gloom -- it's not quite a denial. If anything, one might conjecture that Nintendo doesn't want all you holiday shoppers holding off on wallet-bashing purchases in the hope that someth
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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NASA's Mars Opportunity rover falls on hard times
Filed under: Robots
NASA's Mars Opportunity rover has already long outlasted its original 90 day mission, but it looks like the go-getter bot is now really starting to show its age, as NewScientist reports that problems with two key instruments have left the rover "crippled and blinded." As NewScientist points out, however, these latest issues are far from the first to plague Opporunity (and its counterpart, Spirit), and it's still suffering from a malfunctioning wheel and an "arthritic" robotic arm, both problems of which first cropped up in 2005. While NASA has currently suspended all work involving the rover's rock grindi
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mod your Guitar Hero axe with LEDs
Filed under: Gaming
Sometimes, it's not enough to simply rock. Sometimes, you've got to get all glammed out -- with makeup, tiny replicas of Stonehenge, and an LED mod for your axe. Some clever folks (with what seems to be an unreasonable amount of spare time) have created a solution to at least one of those problems. Using custom molded buttons, a simple LED array, and the patience of Zen-master, these folks have imbued the normally just semi-spectacular Guitar Hero guitar with ultra-spectacular LED lights. Check the video after the break to see it in action, then it the read link and learn how to make the magic on your own.[Via
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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PS3 turns one year old, outsells Wii in Japan last week
Filed under: Gaming
It sure looks like Sony has plenty to celebrate on the PlayStation 3's first birthday today, as the console has not only doubled its sales in the US since that little price cut, but it also apparently outsold the Wii in Japan last week. What's more, it seems that the PS3 actually beat the Wii by a fairly wide margin, selling 55,924 units in the week ending November 11th, as opposed to just 34,546 for the Wii. Of course, those numbers could also have a little something to do with the Wii's short supply, but we don't expect tha
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Alienware's Area-51 m15x and m17x specs laid bare
Filed under: Laptops
Man, that Google cache is really something -- Alienware apparently set the upcoming Area-51 m17x's BTO page live for a short time a couple days ago and then took it down, but the Big G's hive has kept it perfectly preserved for your eager eyes. Looks like those
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sweet, delicious swag: Sony sends PS3 birthday cakes to the press
Filed under: Gaming
Usually we're accustomed to turning over -- not receiving -- birthday cakes for others' super-special day, but Sony's PR team shipped out an unknown number of butter-cream frosting PS3 birthday cakes (with what appears to be an edible t-shirt iron-on) to press today. Well, your stunt worked Sony -- you got a post on Engadget, and again, happy friggin birthday. Now, who wants to come over to Engadget HQ for some cake and warm milk?Gallery: Sweet, delicious swag: Sony sends PS3 birthday cakes to the pr
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Census takers' custom PDAs get shown off
Filed under: Handhelds
We've already heard plenty about the custom PDAs that census takers will eventually be getting their hands on, but Popular Mechanics has now taken things one step further and actually gotten a hands on with the device itself (or at least the current form of it). As we knew before, the PDA is made by HTC and based on Windows Mobile, with Florida-based Harris Corp. handling the actual deployment of the devices, which are expected to eventually total some 500,000. While co
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Abu Dhabi investment group buys $622M chunk of AMD
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsThe investment arm of the Abu Dhabi government, Mubadala Development Co., has just ponied up $622M for an 8.1 percent stake in AMD. The deal, which just went through this morning, gives Mubadala 49 million shares of AMD, but doesn't come with a seat on the board or represent a controlling interest in AMD. For its part, AMD didn't give any specific plans for the cash, instead saying it'll be used for R&D, manufacturing improvements, and unspecified "innovations." Must be nice to be liked, eh?
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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LG Voyager unboxing on Engadget Mobile
Filed under: Cellphones, Features
Gloriously large finger-friendly touchscreen up front? Check. Full keyboard with a secondary display as a creamy filling in the center? Check. Productivity-destroying mobile TV? Double check. By all appearances, there's very little not to like about LG's Voyager, the latest in a three-deep line of QWERTY clams fr
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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J Allard talks failure, hope, convergence of Zune and Xbox services
Filed under: Gaming, Home Entertainment, Portable Audio, Portable VideoJ Allard, the mysterious, bedreadlocked, Lex Luthor-ish cat behind the Xbox, Zune and Zune 2 (amongst others) sat down for a Q and A with the New York Times and revealed some deep feelings -- as well as future plans. Mainly, Mr. Allard talks about the hardships of deal
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Debunk: Yes, Virginia, the iPhone libtiff exploit can also be used for mischief
Filed under: Cellphones
We're not really certain why anyone's surprised by the iPhone libtiff exploit at this point -- it's the entire basis of the 1.1.1 jailbreak, after all -- but apparently Fast Company didn't get the memo, because it just posted up this video of "self-employed security consultant" Rik Farrow using the 'sploit to surreptitiously install a voice recorder on an unpatched 1.1.1 iPhone. That would have been huge news when the iPhone first came out, obviously
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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How would you change Windows Home Server?
Filed under: Features, Media PCs, Storage
Windows Home Server hasn't quite taken a full year to make its way from being a mere announcement all the way into your living room, but it came darn close. That being said, we're not fielding any excuses as to why you haven't had enough time to at least test out the RC1, get a feel for what WHS devices would eventually be unveiled and read up on outside
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Zune Citron: 16GB and real
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Those curious to see the Zune Citron in something other than a product rendering mode: look above, notice the hot, dark aluminum rear casing, and the 16GB capacity. Yeah, we all know what's next, we just have to let the Zune team enjoy their short period of exclusivity before the rest of us plebes get our own 16GB Zunes.[Photo via
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Brighton's colorful line of lilliputian USB chargers
Filed under: Peripherals
In case you haven't noticed, we've got a thing for gizmos that serve their purpose without being unnecessarily large, so it's easy to understand why Brighton's diminutive USB chargers are just so darn irresistible. These things do one thing (and one thing well), and that is to transmit juice from the AC outlet into whatever USB-connected device you choose to plug in. The adapters are available in green, orange, pink and yellow hues, weigh just 30-grams apiece and
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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PC MicroWorks rolls out Black-Hawk XR5 "super notebook"
Filed under: Laptops
It may not be much to look at, but PC Microworks' new 17-inch Black-Hawk XR5 laptop certainly looks like it has the specs to get the job done, including room for three SATA 300 hard drives and a pair of NVIDIA's new Geforce Go 8800GTX graphics units in SLI mode. Otherwise, you can expect a range of configurable options, including your choice of Core 2 Duo or Core 2 Quad processors, up to 4GB of 800 MHz DDR2 memory, and an optional Blu-ray burner, to name a few. Look for this one to start shipping sometime next month, with PC MicroWork's default system setting you back $2,779 (although some of tho
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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T-Mobile suspends Sidekick Slide sales
Filed under: CellphonesSo, first the bad news: T-Mobile and Motorola have confirmed that "some" Sidekick Slides are turning themselves off when the display is opened or closed. Now, the good: they're doing something about it. Slide sales have been suspended as of this evening while Moto works to identify just what the heck's going on; meanwhile, existing owners who've experienced problems can call T-Mobile or head into a store to "discuss available options." For what it's worth, neither of T-Mobile's other Sidekicks in the current lineup -- the LX and the iD -- are affected, so Sharp might see a nice little sales spike here as Slide owners look for an alternative. Follow the brea
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Zune 8 goes under the knife, bares all
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
We're actually kind of surprised it's taken this long for us to get a solid look at the guts of a new Zune 8, but we suppose it gets pretty distracting up in the social. Anyway, the fine folks at RapidRepair have done the honors, and there's not much hiding in there of note: the battery appears to be soldered in, and the Zune Pad appears to be sealed in and irreplaceable -- which is a shame, because we were anticipating some wicked squircle mods. Hit the read link for the rest of the gory pics.
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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SiCortex intros SC072 Catapult -- 72 processor cluster for $15000
Filed under: Desktops
Off hand, we can't think of how we'd truly utilize the horsepower generated by a 72-processor cluster shoved into a "whisper-quiet, low-power deskside cabinet," but we'd happily draw up a plan if forced. SiCortex -- the same folks who delivered the bicycle-powered supercomputer -- has introduced its new SO072 Catapult, which features a standard Linux environment, 48GB of RAM and a trio of (optional) PCIExpress slots. This aptly categorized high performance computer (HPC) sucks down less than 200-watts of power, sports a pair of gigabit Ethernet ports and has room for six internal hard drives. Reportedly, each of the 1
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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FIFA to trial chipped soccer ball in Japan
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
The referees at the upcoming Club World Cup in Japan will likely be taking a little less flack from the fans if a ball manages to come dangerously close to slipping into the net, as FIFA is deploying a type of "goal-line" technology that more precisely indicates whether debatable shots really crossed the line. At the heart of the system are four sensors that are placed around the goal and a single microchip within the so-called smart-ball; if the ball does indeed cross over the goal line, an encrypted message is instantly beamed out to a referee's watch, leaving no doubt as to whether or not a point should be awarded. Apparently, the system will be widely used at the 2010 World Cup
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Submerged camera holds functional memory card two years after accident
Filed under: Digital Cameras
After capsizing in the partially frozen waters at Kejimkujik National Park, the Collins family was far too busy being alive to worry over a silly sunken camera. As fate would have it, the ole Canon Powershot that was lost eventually turned up, as a park maintenance worker managed to spot the device sitting aimlessly upon a rock. Granted, the body was in fairly deplorable shape after braving the elements for two solid years, but the memory card tucked within seemed to be relatively unharmed. Upon testing it out, the employee found some 300 pictures taken on the day in which Mr. & Mrs. Collins nearly perished, and apparently, the card was still in tact enough to be re
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nanotube batteries could power printed electronics
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsWe've seen some interesting nanotech power concepts in the past, but researchers at UCLA have gone back to basics and developed a printable nanotech version of a traditional battery they say could power other printed, flexible nanotech devices. The batteries, which are less than a millimeter thin, feature the same zinc-carbon makeup as traditional rechargables, but are made by depositing thin layers of zinc and manganese
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell XPS One reviewed
Filed under: Desktops
PC Mag has reviewed the Dell XPS One, the machine which we originally revealed on these here pages. The unit they got their hands on was the top-end $2,399 model -- what, you think Dell would risk lumping 'em with the budget range? -- and the overall impression was very good if you limit yourself to the praise of the PC's numerous features. A built-in HDTV tuner with remote, Blu-ray, and 802.11n round out the 2.33GHz Core 2 Duo, 2GB of RAM, and 500GB HDD. The reviewer also thought that the design was a strong aspect of the X
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP's iPAQ 100 series gets unboxed on video
Filed under: HandheldsYou've already tuned in to see Nokia's newfangled N82 get unboxed on video, so here's yet another one to feast your eyes on. HP's kinda-sorta delayed iPAQ 100 has finally made its way out (in a non-commercial box, though) to be pored over, and PocketPCThoughts took the time to carefully unbox the unit, spin it around a time or two and toss out a few first impressions for good measure. Granted, you're not likely to find any edge-of-your-seat suspense here, but those still on the fence about picking this thing up can hopefull
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vonage loses appeal, now owes Verizon $117.5 million
Filed under: CellphonesA follow-up to our earlier story regarding Verizon's patent lawsuit against Vonage: the latter company has lost its appeal against the former, and is now looking at having to pay the full $117.5 million settlement, plus $2.5 million to charity. It's been a bad few days for Vonage indeed, with the company's shares dropping 87 percent since IPO, and a tenth of its workforce out of a job. When you've hit rock bottom, the only way is up, right?[Via Slashdot]
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Audi's Cross Cabriolet Quattro concept touts internet radio, B&O system
Filed under: Portable Audio, Transportation Granted, Audi's Cross Cabriolet Quattro is still a concept for now, but the proposed infotainment setup is quite swanky, indeed. Reportedly, the vehicle would include a Bang & Olufsen sound system that could stream internet radio thanks to its built-in internet link. Additionally, motorists could "judge" the tracks as they were played, enabling the system to "build up a picture of their preferences and offer individual play lists." The whip also boasts a built-in intercom system with noise cancelling capabilities, and What HiFi even has it that the int
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Transcend joins the 16GB SDHC Class 6 party
Filed under: Storage
We already saw A-DATA unveil what it claimed was the "world's first" 16GB SDHC card in the Class 6 family, and now Transcend is hitting us all up with a very viable alternative. The card guarantees a minimum write speed of 6MB/second, includes ECC to automatically detect and fix errors and sports a lifetime warranty, too. Not a lot to say beyond that -- especially considering the glaring lack of a price or ship date -- but we doubt you'll be waiting too much longer before seeing this on store shelves.[Via
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pandora Digital offers up jersey-styled PMP
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
This definitely isn't the first gizmo to incorporate some aspect of the NBA into its design, but Pandora Digital's latest goes beyond the logos. The SK-522 not only sports a Houston Rockets motif and a snippet of Yao Ming, but this thing is actually shaped in the form of a basketball jersey. Beyond that, you'll find a 2-inch color display, FM tuner, SD / MMC expansio
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sanyo's Xacti VPC-HD1000 camcorder gets reviewed
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Sanyo's line of Xacti camcorders have traditionally looked mighty fine on paper, but for one reason or another, expectations haven't exactly been met on the previous iterations. The firm's latest pistol-grip device yet again looked superb at a glance, but TrustedReviews found that the VPC-HD1000 still wasn't able to live up to its claims. On the upside, reviewers found the design to be "much improved," and the Full HD recording abilities were drooled over as well. Still, the crew couldn't help but be disappointed in the paltry four-megapixel CMOS sensor, and while it did perform "bette
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Earthlink considers "strategically" withdrawing MuniFi investments
Filed under: WirelessIn a statement so laden with PR speak that it'd bring even the most heartless PR flack to the brink of wretching, Earthlink's CEO has announced that the company is to withdraw investment in Municipal WiFi schemes unless the "model" of these networks becomes more closely aligned with Earthlink's undefined "strategy." Translation? Earthlink ain't making a big enough return on its investments in MuniFi projects, and the shareholders are getting antsy. This could leave various cities high and dry without WiFi, although Earthlink apparently won't be able to simply walk away from the contracts that they'v
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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AIBO gets another shot at life, thanks to Wiimotes
Filed under: Robots
Just when you think the world has seen its fill of questionably-useful Wiimote hacks, some pranksters have to go and get AIBO involved. Disguised as a research project on human device interaction, the Wiibot hails from University of Calgary and involves a pair of Wiimotes and nunchucks -- the nunchucks are naturally strapped to the user's biceps -- for bending the AIBO to their will. In the video after the break you can see this interface method pitted against archaic keyboard input, or you can check out the read link to see these nerds try to justify these kinds of shenanigans.
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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JVC's build-it-yourself speaker set, but why would you?
Filed under: Portable Audio
A self-assembled speaker set that costs $370 isn't the best value proposition we've ever seen, but we're sure a few of you could figure out why to opt for an unbuilt set of speaker components. Maybe you just need a little more control over the build quality, or maybe JVC's just trying to pass off putting together a box full of speaker bits as a bit of fun. Either way, you'll have to head to Japan to pick up the set of 85mm cones and cherry wood cabinets: yeah, it's get-it-yourself too.[Via Gadget Lab]
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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TomTom to make $4.2 billion bid for Tele Atlas
Filed under: GPSThe predicted bidding war between Garmin and TomTom over a takeover of Tele Atlas has certainly come to fruition, with TomTom all set to go ahead with a $4.2 billion bid taking place on Monday. Garmin stepped back from the brink on Friday, after offering a measly $3.3 billion. Tele Atlas's management must certainly be happy that the compa
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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New Zune review (part 2): upgrade, hardware, software and Social
Filed under: Features, Portable Audio, Portable Video
When we first caught wind that Microsoft was in fact doing its own portable media player (and then published the first ever photo of the Zune), we hoped it might finally be the play to knock the iPod off its perch. Sure, in mid 2006 there was no shortage of devices more advanced than any given iPod, but then (and now) the iPod enjoyed unchecked dominance of
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Amazon Kindle gets official
Filed under: Handhelds
Although the article doesn't contain much more information about the Amazon Kindle that we hadn't seen before, Newsweek's cover story on the device is the first official confirmation that the device exists. Featuring an interview with Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, the article lays down the feature set -- $399, 6-inch E-ink screen, no backlight, EV-DO "Whispernet" on Sprint for over the air book purchases -- and the company's vision for digital books replacing "the last bastion of analog." Books will go for $9.99, and users can even subscribe to n
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Smart closet tells clueless geeks what to wear
Filed under: Robots
If you count yourself as one of a legion of the "clothes clueless," then this smart closet could be the end of your troubles. It sounds as if you'll need a wardrobe full of RFID tagged clothes for it to work -- although the specific technology isn't clear -- but once your clothes are wired sown up, your wardrobe will inform you when you "accidentally" choose the same clothes the second time you meet the same person, and will give you advice on the correct shoes to go with your outfit, among other hints. Of course, the inventors have overlooked an array of paradoxes here (if you're
19.11.2007 22:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mac OS X 10.5.1 erschienen
Gerade hat Apple das erste Update für Leopard veröffentlicht. Der Mac-Hersteller schreibt zur Aktualisierung:: Das 10.5.1-Update wird allen Benutzern von Mac OS X Leopard empfohlen.
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Notizen vom 16. November
In Deutschland ist es in der Macwelt heute eher ruhiger. Ob es daran liegt, das man sich in Köln bei der MacLive Expo trifft, oder das neue Leopard-Update ausgiebig testet bleibt dahingestellt.
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Tutorial: Leopard Finder Teil 3
Im zweiten Teil des Finder-Tutorials habt Ihr über den Einsatz von Time Machine und Spotlight erfahren. In diesem Tutorial sollt Ihr nützliche Infos zur Spotlight-Suche vorfinden.
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Motorola MOTORIZR Z6tv
Verizon's new Z6tv gives you eight television channels and top-notch call quality—so you can watch your favorite shows, then call your friends to whine about the TV writers' strike.
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Dell XPS One
Just when you thought that nothing could top the Apple iMac, the Dell XPS One has you thinking twice.
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Dell Vostro 1500
A fully loaded desktop-replacement laptop, the Dell Vostro 1500 comes with Dell's small-business support services.
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Sentry At Home
Parental control software with full remote management sounds like a smart idea. But will your kids be able to bypass Sentry At Home?
19.11.2007 22:22 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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NVIDIA rolls out GeForce 8800M GTX / GTS notebook GPUs
Filed under: Gaming
It looks like Alienware's decision to announce its latest laptops today was hardly an arbitrary one, as it just so happens that NVIDIA has also chosen the date to get official with its new GeForce 8800 GTX and GTS laptop GPUs, which the Alienware systems are based on. Described as the "World's Fastest Notebook GPU," the 8800M GTX and GTS are each largely identical, with the notable exception of 96 stream processors in the GTX model, as opposed to 64 i
19.11.2007 22:09 Uhr, Engadget,
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ECNokia markets iPod nano clone
Taking advantage of China's loose intellectual property restrictions, a company called ECNokia is marketing a generic MP4 player which directly imitates the clickwheel, rounded edges and menu design of the third-generation iPod nano. Like many copies however, it does not have the exact same functionality; it plays MP3, WAV, WMA and MIDI audio, whi
19.11.2007 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.11.2007 22:00 Uhr
Dell Latitude XT tablet specs leak out
Filed under: Tablet PCs
We already knew quite a bit about the Latitude XT multitouch tablet, but it looks like a complete spec sheet just leaked out and now we've got the hard details we crave. The 12.1-inch tablet will rock a 1.2GHz U7600 ultra-low-voltage Core 2 Duo processor, ATI Radeon Xpress 1250 graphics with 256MB of memory, 1GB of RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth and a range of WWAN options, and sport both SD and ExpressCard slots. An integrated media bay can accept either an optional secondary 80GB hard drive or a dual-layer burner, and Dell wi
19.11.2007 21:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vancouver BC Apple Store construction begins
Apple has begun construction on a new retail store on the west coast of Canada, and has already painted covers over the job site to mask the workers' progress. The Cupertino-based company has listed job openings for the future store, which will reside in the Pacific Center Mall in the old Holt Renfrew location. The retail space rests in one of the
19.11.2007 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Video from FastCompany on hacking iPhone
Frankly there isn't much here you can't do with normal tools but its cool to see the old timers getting in on the act. Notice he doesn't say he's using 1.1.2. Likely he's using the older software with known exploits.
19.11.2007 21:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Is Apple collecting your iPhone usage data?
It looks like Apple is tracking iPhone users data including IMEI number, IP address and stock quote preferences (amongst other things) through a hidden string in the Weather.app and Stocks.app iPhone applications. This information is sent to "http://iphone-wu.apple.com/dgw?imei=%@&apptype=finance" (IP resolved "17.254.32.16"). See screenshot below for details.
From this information, Apple could build a profile on users. Where they travel, where they spend their free time, where they work, where they invest their money, what they browse, etc etc. Obviously most users would like to be able to control who has access to this information. If they connect this data with the credit card that you used to purchase the iPhone (r
19.11.2007 21:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Monopoly is the word
Man, it looks kinda like Phil Schiller (we love the guy - but wow!) short circuited when "Monopoly" was mentioned. Head-spin and the secret eye signals were in full effect. BTW for those of you who think that is Coffee and not Sulfuric acid in those cups, we would recommend NOT asking for an interview with an Apple employee. EDIT: Phillip Elmer-DeWitt from Apple2.0 thinks so much like us it is scary!
Again Fake Steve Sums it up best:
19.11.2007 21:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Amazon's Kindle doesn't hold a candle to the iPhone/iPod
Amazon announced their highly- anticipated Ebook reader dubbed "Kindle" today. Coming in at $399, it has some really good functionality, including:
Thumb keyboard
EVDO
30 hour battery life
2 hour recharge time
10.3 ounces
4.9 inches x 7.5 inches x 0.7 inches, 800x600 pixel
SD Slot for storage (from early specs)
USB 2.0 (from early specs)
Uses E Ink technology (high contrast display - needs no b
19.11.2007 21:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Hands-on with Alienware's Area-51 m15x and m17x laptops
Filed under: Features, Laptops
These two were no secret, but Alienware hosted a press event this morning to finally confirm its Area-51 m15x and m17x laptops. While Alienware design is still a bit of a love it or hate it affair, it's clear that some thought has gone into these two, and there's finally an option to get replace the standard Alienware ribbing on the lid for smooth one. The m17x is obviously the primary powerhouse here, configurable with
19.11.2007 21:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Einstweilige Verfügung gegen iPhone-Verkauf
Laut Yahoo News hat Vodafone eine einstweilige Verfügung gegen den exklusiven Vertrieb des iPhone durch den Konkurrenten T-Mobile erwirkt. Laut Vodafone-Deutschlandchef Friedrich Joussen will man keinen Verkaufsstop erzwingen, sondern klären lassen ob die Bindung an einen Telekom-Vertrag legitim ist. (Danke, Quinn!)
Irgendwelche Konsequenzen entstehen aus der einstweiligen Verfügung durch das Landgericht Hamburg vorerst nicht, die Telekom kann nun Widerspruch einlegen und es wird mit einer Entscheidung bis in zwei Wochen gerechnet. Wir halten einen Gerichtserfolg gegen die Telekom-Bindung für äußerst fraglich, grundsätzlich ist das Verfahren jedoch hochinteressant, denn wie auch immer das Gericht entscheidet - wir haben in Zukunft hoffentlich mehr Klarheit und weniger Diskussionen.
Die nächste Aufregung steht jedoch wohl schon Ende November ins Haus. Mit dem franz
19.11.2007 21:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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First Looks: Tunewear Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod
Just released, Tunewear's Stereo Sound Recorder for iPod ($50) adds unique aesthetic style to the now well-established concept of a WAV-format stereo recording attachment for iPods. Designed to work with the second- and third-generation iPod nanos, as well as the fifth-generation iPod and iPod classic, the Stereo Sound Recorder features a black and chrome enclosure, two integrated microphones for stereo recording, a line-in port, and a toggle between…
19.11.2007 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Incipio IncipioSlice Dock Adapter for the 2nd Generation iPod shuffle
First shown in iLounge's 2008 iPod + iPhone Buyers' Guide, Incipio's IncipioSlice Dock Adapter for the 2nd Generation iPod shuffle ($20) is a white or black plastic adapter that transforms the Dock Connector-less shuffle into a Dock Connector accessory-compatible device. Once IncipioSlice is attached to the shuffle, you can plug standard iPod-to-USB cables into its bottom for synchronization and charging, or connect to docking accessories for either…
19.11.2007 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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19.11.2007 21:00 Uhr
Nvidia 8800M GTS und 8800M GTX vorgestellt
Gut ein halbes Jahr nach Einführung der mobilen Mittelklassemodelle der 8. GeForce-Generation in Form der GeForce 8400M G/GS/GT und GeForce 8600M GS/GT und rund fünf Monate nach Vorstellung der leicht aufgebohrten GeForce 8700M GT hat Nvidia nun auch die High-End-Chips 8800M GTS und 8800M GTX für Notebooks angekündigt.
19.11.2007 20:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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First Looks: PDO TopSkin for iPod touch
Available in black, blue, pink, or white, PDO's TopSkin for iPod touch ($20) is a relatively straightforward silicone case. It includes a clear film screen protector that fills a screen-sized hole in its rubber body, and uses a thin layer of rubber to protect the iPod's controls. Like the iPhone version of the case, TopSkin for iPod touch covers the device's Sleep/Wake switch permanently, and has bottom flap-style openings for the Dock Connector…
19.11.2007 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: PDO TopSkin for iPod nano (Third-Generation)
Available in black, blue, pink, or white, PDO's TopSkin for the third-generation iPod nano ($15) is a relatively straightforward silicone case. Like TopSkin for iPod touch, it includes a clear film screen protector that fills a screen-sized hole in its rubber body, and uses a thin layer of rubber to protect the iPod's front controls. The iPod nano version leaves the nano's whole bottom exposed, rather than using flip-open flaps like the touch and…
19.11.2007 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Haier's Ibiza Rhapsody PMP gets reviewed
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
It's been nearly a full year since we first heard about the Ibiza Rhapsody, Haier's Linux-based, WiFi-enabled PMP, and it looks like all that bake time paid off -- Crave got their hands on the $330 30GB model and found it to be well-implemented and quite versatile. The 2.5-inch PMP supports MPEG4, WMV, M4V, AVI, and H.264, and offers wireless access to R
19.11.2007 20:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hands-on with Verizon's LG Voyager on Engadget Mobile
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
'Bout time we follow up the unboxing with a little hands-on action, eh? We think we've found enough to like about LG's VX10000 Voyager for Verizon to make enV owners well, green with envy. Head on over to Engadget Mobile for our quick impressions!
19.11.2007 20:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Marware Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone
Distinct from both its earlier Sportsuit Convertible for iPod classic and its brand-new Sportsuit Convertible for iPod touch, Marware's new neoprene and clear screen-protecting plastic Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone ($35) has been freshly designed to serve as a standalone iPhone case, armband, key carrier, or belt clip-based holder, depending on which of the included parts you choose to combine. Most interestingly, the base Orca neoprene case now…
19.11.2007 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Marware Sportsuit Convertible for iPod touch
Highly similar to the Sportsuit Convertible for iPhone, but not the same product, Sportsuit Convertible for iPod touch ($35) includes the same four pieces - a black or blue neoprene case, a matching removable key pouch, a plastic detachable belt clip, and an adjustable neoprene armband. The difference here is that the case is tailored to be thinner than the iPhone's, better matching the iPod touch's body, and this integrated clear screen protector…
19.11.2007 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Speck ArmorSkin for iPod nano 3G
Previously spotlighted in iLounge's 2008 iPod + iPhone Buyers' Guide, Speck's ArmorSkin for iPod nano 3G ($30) is a variant on the company's prior ToughSkin designs, fusing a uniquely block-textured rubber back half with a thin clear plastic front plate. Available in black and clear frosted versions, the black version of ArmorSkin shown here doesn't let as much of the nano's body show through, but in each version you'll be able to see the nano's full…
19.11.2007 20:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Speck ToughSkin for iPod nano 3G
Like the larger version for the iPod classic, Speck's ToughSkin for iPod nano 3G ($25) is a modern-looking firm rubber case with a detachable hard plastic screen protector. The third-generation nano's face and bottom ports and controls are exposed, but ToughSkin instead doubles up on the protection of the nano's corners and sides. Black and clear frosted versions are available; unlike the iPod classic edition, this one doesn't include a belt clip.…
19.11.2007 20:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Speck TechStyle-Classic for iPod nano 3G
Less elaborate than the same-named cases for the iPhone and iPod classic, which both include belt clips, Speck's new TechStyle-Classic for iPod nano 3G ($20) is a black leather case with integrated screen and Click Wheel protection. Interestingly, the Click Wheel is covered with leather -- a rarity in leather case designs. Lacking the belt clip and holster features of the more expensive, bulkier versions for larger Apple devices, this edition of TechStyle-Classic…
19.11.2007 20:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Gefen debuts 1000' VGA extension over CAT-5
Gefen today debuted a new extension system that splits one VGA video, distributing it up to 1,000 feet over CAT-5 cabling. The sender/receiver system provides a clean split, according to the company, and allows users to extend two displays up to 1,000 feet. The extension is designed to consolidate the delivery of VGA video signals, and offers resol
19.11.2007 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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FuzzMeasure Pro 3 designed for Leopard
SuperMegaUltraGroovy today released FuzzMeasure Pro 3, an update to the audio and acoustical signal-analysis software package for Mac OS X Leopard. The latest release adds an array of frequently requested professional tools -- like a live Sound Pressure Level meter that users can calibrate in the field. The calibration is usable to produce accurate
19.11.2007 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: HoMedics unveils iSoundSpa Fusion clock radio
HoMedics has introduced its new iSoundSpa Fusion clock radio. The Fusion features an integrated Universal iPod Dock, an AM/FM radio with digital tuning, five interchangeable faceplates to match the iPod or decor, six nature sounds, a large-digit LCD display, dual alarms, and a line-in jack for compatibility with iPod shuffle and other audio sources. The HoMedics iSoundSpa Fusion is available now and sells for $60.
19.11.2007 20:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Artwizz SeeJacket Crystal for Apple iPhone
Unlike any other case we've yet seen for the iPhone, Artwizz's SeeJacket Crystal for Apple iPhone (approx. $30) uses a two-piece clear hard plastic shell not just to cover the iPhone's body, but also its entire screen. The thickness of the front shell is designed to permit use of the iPhone's touch-sensitive controls, and holes are cut out for the device's Home button, ear speaker, and proximity sensor, as well as its full bottom, and all the necessary…
19.11.2007 20:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Vodafone geht gegen iPhone-Kopplung an T-Mobile vor
Hierzulande wird das iPhone exklusiv über T-Mobile vertrieben, gebündelt mit einem Zweijahresvertrag und für die Nutzung in anderen Mobilfunknetzen gesperrt. Dagegen hat T-Mobile-Konkurrent Vodafone nun eine einstweiliger Verfügung erwirkt. (iPhone)
19.11.2007 20:05 Uhr, golem,
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19.11.2007 20:00 Uhr
Wolfking's Warrior Xxtreme: $80 through Dell
Filed under: Peripherals
Shortly after making a splash at the FCC and getting an official name, Wolfking's Warrior Xxtreme is finally available to anyone who thinks their fingers are up to the challenge of conquering this beast. Hailed as the "world's first 2-in-1 PC gamepad and keyboard," this unit is supposedly geared towards MMO players and features a
19.11.2007 19:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Speck SeeThru for iPhone
Available in aqua, green, pink, or red versions, each with a detachable black plastic belt clip and holster, Speck's SeeThru for iPhone ($30) has a lot in common with its thinner brother for the iPod touch, providing coverage for much of the iPhone's body while leaving its face, bottom, and top largely exposed. Speck's ratcheting belt clip system again doubles as a prop-up stand for reclined video viewing or Cover Flow music navigation, and doesn't…
19.11.2007 19:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Heise.de entlastet Apples iPhone vom Spionagevorwurf
Ein wenig voreilig haben sich zahlreiche Online-Medien heute auf einen vermeintlichen Spionage-Fall durch Apple gestürzt. Das iPhone, so die Meldung eines Bloggers und ein Eintrag im Hackint0sh-Forum , verbinde Abfragen von Aktienkursen und der Wettervorhersage mittels der integrierten Applikationen mit der IMEI-Nummer [ Wikipedia-Link ] des
19.11.2007 19:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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First Looks: Speck SeeThru for iPod nano 3G
Sold solely in an all-clear version, Speck's SeeThru for iPod nano 3G ($25) comes with three pieces -- a single face plate and two rear shells. One of the shells is thin and simple, the second adds a belt clip and a little extra thickness. Both expose the nano's entire bottom, and the front shell exposes the Click Wheel.
19.11.2007 19:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Speck SeeThru for iPod touch
Unlike the clear-only SeeThru for iPod nano 3G, Speck's SeeThru for iPod touch ($30) is explicitly designed to add color to the iPod touch's body -- your choice of nine colors, actually. Black, blue, clear, green, orange, pink, red, aqua, and smoke versions are available, each with a black plastic belt clip and holster system. Surprisingly thin, this version of SeeThru uses a novel latching system that closes with pressure on the touch's top and rear…
19.11.2007 19:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Bluetrek unveils the Sense touch-sensitive Bluetooth headset
Although we've certainly seen our share of glitz in the Bluetooth headset market, thankfully several manufacturers have realized that the less noticed a headset is, the better -- and Bluetrek's new Sense headset seems as low-key as any. The piano black device features a touch-sensitive talk button, voice alerts for common functions like redialing and pairing, voice dialing, and a detachable thin support wire designed for glasses-wearers. At £49 ($100), it's not necessarily the deal of the century, but it'll definitely stack up well against simi
19.11.2007 19:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Leopard gets UNIX 03 certification
Mac OS X v10.5 "Leopard" and Leopard Server have been awarded UNIX 03 certification from The Open Group, signifying the platform's conformance to open standards and global interoperability with other UNIX 03-certified systems.
19.11.2007 19:21 Uhr, Macworld,
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Report: 3G iPhones coming to Spain in May
Apple could ship a faster 3G-enabled iPhone in Spain as soon as May of next year, greatly increasing internet speeds for users who are not within range of an open or trusted Wi-Fi network. A mobile technology blog called SevenClick says that Telefonica, Spain's wireless carrier, is expecting a 3G-capable iPhone in May.
19.11.2007 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Nun wirklich kompatibel mit dem Leopard: Rapidweaver 3.6.5
Mit der aktuellen Version 3.6.5 reiht sich auch Rapidweaver in den Reigen der an Mac OS X 10.5 angepassten Programme ein. Das neue Mac OS X erwischte den Webbaukasten teilweise auf den falschen Bits, nachdem der Hersteller Realmac Software sich bereits mit der Version 3.6.4 Leopard-kompatibel wähnte ( wir berichteten ). Nach einigen
19.11.2007 19:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Vodafone geht gegen iPhone bei T-Mobile vor
Ist beim Verkauf des iPhone allein über T-Mobile alles Rechtens? Fragte sich Vodafone-Deutschlandchef Friedrich Joussen und erwirkte jetzt gegen den Mobilfunkbetreiber eine Einstweilige Verfügung. Nicht der Verkauf soll damit gestoppt, sondern die rechtliche Grundlage der Koppelgeschäfte geklärt werden. Sonst könnte ja in Zukunft jeder Handyproduzent mit jedem Mobilfunkbetreiber - meint Joussen.
19.11.2007 19:07 Uhr, Maclife,
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Wolf King intros Warrior Xxtreme game keyboard
Appealing to its dedicated gamer user base, Wolf King today shipped out the Warrior Xxtreme keyboard. First spotted in an FCC leak, the controller includes both a specialized circular keyboard designed for first-person shooters and other action games and a second, similar pad with a QWERTY layout for typing out chat messages or other commands that
19.11.2007 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Axiom ships Audiobyte 'luxury' computer speakers
Home theater company Axiom has announced that it is shipping the Audiobyte, what the company describes as the "first" luxury speaker system designed for computers. At the core of the setup are two satellites, encased either in synthetic materials or real wood; each is capable of producing a massive 55W of power, and can handle frequencies between
19.11.2007 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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19.11.2007 19:00 Uhr
Philips' remote control pill may cure your allergies
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Philips has applied for a patent of a remote controlled pill which can be signaled to dose your innards via an external, electronic trigger. Freaky, we know. These aren't just time-controlled coatings now, but automated medicament delivery systems whose course can be monitored inside the body via MRI or ultrasound before precision ejection. Better yet perhaps for allergy sufferers, the device could be designe
19.11.2007 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Feature: A blog for everyone
Different blogging services have different strengths. So it makes sense to choose the one that works best for the type of content you're creating. While some services offer pure ease of use, others are geared toward business blogs or social networks. Here's a taste of what's out there.
19.11.2007 18:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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AMD zeigt Radeon HD 3870 X2 mit zwei GPUs auf einer Karte
In der letzten Minute seiner Vorstellung der Spider-Plattform in Warschau hat AMD noch ein Überraschungs-Kaninchen aus dem Hut gezogen. Das Unternehmen zeigt einen Demo-Rechner, in dem zwei Grafikkarten mit je zwei GPUs parallel arbeiten. Diese "Radeon HD 3870 X2" getauften Karten sollen im Februar 2008 auf den Markt kommen. (Grafik-Hardware, AMD)
19.11.2007 18:50 Uhr, golem,
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Erster GRAVIS@Karstadt in Düsseldorf eröffnet
Es ist ein geschickter Marketingschachzug und eine hervorragende Werbeidee: Das Store-in-a-Store-Konzept wurde schon 1997 für Apple zum Erfolg. Jetzt, zehn Jahre später, zieht der Apple-Händler Gravis nach und eröffnete heute Morgen den ersten GRAVIS@Karstadt, eine GRAVIS Storefläche in der Düsseldorfer Karstadt-Filiale in der Schadowstraße 93.
19.11.2007 18:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Nvidia stellt High-End-GPUs für Notebooks vor
Nvidia hat mit den Geforce-Modellen 8800M GTX und 8800M GTS zwei neue High-End-Grafikprozessoren (GPUs) für Notebooks vorgestellt. Die GPUs unterstützen sowohl DirectX 10 als auch DirectX 9 und sind nach Herstellerangabe deutlich leistungsfähiger als ihre Vorgänger.
19.11.2007 18:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Google interested in acquiring Skype?
Google may be looking into acquiring Skype, creators of the famous VoIP network and software, rumors suggest. Anonymous individuals within the London web industry hint that Google is already in negotiations for Skype, which Google would have to buy from the current owner, auction site company eBay. The latter is said to be unhappy with how much i
19.11.2007 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Der Podcast zum Schluss: Das sagen die Teilnehmer - eine Bilanz
Wie waren Aussteller und Teilnehmer mit der neuen MacLive Expo und den vier Messetagen zufrieden? macnews.de-Podcaster Jan Rähm hat nachgefragt und verschiedene Stimmungsbilder eingefangen. Rund 10.000 Besucher sollen in diesem Jahr in die EXPO XXI-Halle in Köln gekommen sein, wie am späten Sonntag-Nachmittag aus Veranstalterkreisen zu hören
19.11.2007 18:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Gravis zieht heute bei Karstadt ein
Ein ehrgeiziges Ziel hat sich Gravis-Chef Archibald Horlitz gesetzt: Jeder zweite bei Karstadt verkaufte Computer soll ein Mac werden. Heute eröffnete in der Düsseldorfer Karstadt-Filiale die erste Computer- und Multimedia-Fachabteilung unter Ägide der Berliner Handelskette, im ersten Halbjahr 2008 sollen im Rahmen eines Pilotversuchs bis zu
19.11.2007 18:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Video from FastCompany on hacking iPhone
Frankly there isn't much here you can't do with normal tools but its cool to see the old timers getting in on the act. Notice he doesn't say he's using 1.1.2. Likely he's using the older software with known exploits.
19.11.2007 18:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Review: Photosmart A626 photo printer
Attractive, easy-to-use, and innovative, the A626 should make a good travel partner for scrapbookers and hobbyists. The ability to print up to 4-by-12-inch panoramas is a very useful option, but the A626's small paper capacity is a strange, questionable limitation.HP Photosmart A626 (3.5 Mice) Best Current Price: $140.89 (via MacBuy)
19.11.2007 18:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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Europäisches Datenschutz-Gütesiegel geht an den Start
Am morgigen Dienstag beginnt in Wien der erste internationale Workshop des Konsortiums "EuroPriSe" (European Privacy Seal). Über 80 Datenschutzexpertinnen und –experten werden in der Österreichischen Akademie der Wissenschaften unter der Leitung des unabhängigen Landeszentrums für Datenschutz Schleswig-Holstein (ULD) über die Vergabe eines europäischen Gütesiegels für IT-Produkte beraten.
19.11.2007 18:20 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Amazon stellt E-Book-Reader vor
Erneut versucht ein Hersteller, mit einem E-Book-Reader auf dem mageren Markt Fuß zu fassen. Amazon.com setzt bei »Kindle« vor allem auf »Always-Online«.
Amazon.com hat heute seinen E-Book-Reader »Kindle« vorgestellt. Seit über drei Jahren arbeitet der weltgrößte Online-Einzelhändler bereits an dem Gerät, und nun ist es so weit: »Vielleicht ändern wir die Art und Weise wie Leute lesen«, prescht Amazon-Chef Jeff Bezos gegenüber dem US-Nachrichten
19.11.2007 18:06 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Senuti kopiert Dateien vom iPod
Die viel gestellte Frage "Wie bekomme ich die Musik von meinem iPod wieder runter?" ist eigentlich die Gleiche, wie die nach dem Andersherumbuchstabieren von iTunes: Senuti lautet die Antwort und beschreibt ein kostenloses kleines Programm, das jetzt in Version 0.5 erschien und neben Mac OS X 10.4 auch unter Leopard lauffähig ist.
19.11.2007 18:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Alienware gets official with Area-51 m15x, m17x laptops
Filed under: Laptops
While they don't exactly come as much of a surprise after a couple of leaks and that little website slip-up, Alienware has finally gotten official with is new Area-51 m15x and m17x laptops, which each pack more power than you'll likely need in your choice of two eye-catching designs. The m15x, as you can no doubt surmise, is a 15.4-inch model, which gives you enou
19.11.2007 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Paypal bringt Kreditkarten-Alternative
Paypal wird am morgigen Dienstag mit der Paypal Secure Card ein neues Zahlungsverfahren präsentieren, das in Kooperation mit Mastercard entwickelt wurde. Das System soll Kreditkarten ersetzen. Zunächst wird es nur für amerikanische Bürger zur Verfügung stehen. Eine internationale Markteinführung ist jedoch in Planung.
19.11.2007 18:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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19.11.2007 18:00 Uhr
Ein erster Blick auf Unreal Tournament 3
Die Computerspiele der Unreal-Tournament-Serie verkörpern so etwas wie eine moderne Variante der Gladiatorenkämpfe: In Teams oder "Jeder-gegen-jeden" wird hier in verschiedenen Disziplinen um den virtuellen Sieg gekämpft. Die Windows-Version des Mehrspieler-Egoshooters erschien vor genau einer Woche in Deutschland, die Portierung auf Mac OS X befindet sich derzeit bei MacSoft in Entwicklung - in den nächsten Tagen rechnen wir mit weiteren Informationen zu dieser Version.
19.11.2007 17:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Europa Universalis III erreicht Goldstatus
Der deutsche Macintosh-Spielespezialist RuneSoft gibt bekannt, dass sich das von Paradox Interactive entwickelte Strategiespiel Europa Universalis III in der Produktion befindet. Das Spiel wird somit voraussichtlich zum Ende dieser Woche lieferbar sein.
19.11.2007 17:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Many details about the Kindle
Filed under: Features, Handhelds
Ok, we've got tons more kindle info! Here are most of the missing pieces on Amazon's Kindle.
It doesn't use a generic RSS aggregator -- it's Amazon-selected blogs only (and they "want every blog they can get"). Blogs that are aggregated by the Kindle get a revenue share with Amazon, since it costs money to get those publications.
The side scroller is, as we expected, a polarized PNLCD (pneumatic LCD). It looks amazing.
It's SD only, not SDHC.
It uses the Kindle file format (which is a variant of structured HTML), but also accepts Word and PDF files (but only via email since they need to be converted by Amazon),
19.11.2007 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pentax Optio Z10 gets reviewed
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Pentax's Optio Z10 digital camera has been out for a little while now, but it just recently landed into the hand of the folks at Photography Blog, who've now given the cam their usual review treatment. From the looks of it, however, this one appears to be a decidedly mixed bag, with the camera winning some points for its 7x optical zoom (despite its pocketable size), but leaving them rather unimpressed overall. Most significantly, they say the image quality is "severely hampered by noise," a problem that apparently crops up even at ISO 200, and beco
19.11.2007 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: CopyTrans 2.0 offers new interface, features
Wind Solutions has introduced its CopyTrans 2.0 iPod backup and recovery tool. The release, which the company describes as the “most important revamp” in the program’s three-year history, offers direct importing of iPod videos and podcasts into iTunes, a revamped interface, a simplified backup sequence, more flexible renaming options, and more. CopyTrans 2.0 is available now as a free demo for Windows 2000, XP, Server 2003 or Vista;…
19.11.2007 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Jobs schafft Jobs
Was schon Apples Quartalszahlen gezeigt haben, bestätigt nun auch der Geschäftsbericht für das fiskalische Jahr, das für den Mac- und iPod-Hersteller im September geendet ist: 2007 war für Apple extrem erfreulich. Das Unternehmen kann satte Gewinne, mehr Angestellte und neue Zulieferer vermelden.
19.11.2007 17:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Die Kraft des Saftes spielt mit Safari 3
Das ging schnell. Nur wenige Tage nach dem Apple Update-Reigen legt der Entwickler Hao Li neue Versionen des Safari-Pimpers Saft vor: 10.0.2 für Mac OS X 10.5.1 und 9.0.1 für Mac OS 10.4.11. Das Plug-in bringt Safari 3 neue Fähigkeiten bei: eine Undo-Funktion für versehentlich geschlossene Tabs, Vollbild-Browsen, erweiterte Spotlight-Suche
19.11.2007 17:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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FxFactory 2.0 gains Leopard, FCE4 support
Noise Industries has released the second edition of FxFactory, its supplement for Final Cut Studio and Express. The program manages plug-ins in Apple's FxPlug format, and in its latest incarnation, supports Mac OS X Leopard as well as the recently-released Final Cut Express 4. A new interface improves the browser, displaying relevant plug-in stat
19.11.2007 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Amazon Kindle first hands-on
Filed under: Features, Handhelds
So we just snagged our Kindle, and we're unabashedly stoked to get using it. Unfortunately the device came out of box with too little juice to get on the EV-DO network, but the e-ink display looks great (as we'd expect). The selector bar on the right is really interesting; it appears to be a white, opaque thin LCD panel that polarizes and turns clear letting reflective dots peer through -- the end result is a small selection bar that looks unlike anything we've seen on a portable reader device.The keyboard is clicky and tactile, but with keys shallow enough that they won't get too in the way when you're reading. We're a little worried that the absol
19.11.2007 17:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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KDE 4: Gewinner des Oxygen-Wallpaper-Contest
Anfang August rief das Oxygen-Team zum Wallpaper-Contest. Hobby-Grafiker sollten Vorschläge für das Standard-Hintergrundbild der kommenden KDE 4 Desktop-Umgebung einreichen. Jetzt stehen die 15 Gewinner fest.
19.11.2007 17:22 Uhr, CHIP,
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GeForce 8800M - Nvidias neue High-End-GPU für Notebooks
Nvidia hat zwei neue Grafikprozessoren für Spiele-Notebooks der oberen Preis-Leistungs-Klasse angekündigt, den GeForce 8800M GTS und den GeForce 8800M GTX. Im Vergleich zu ihren Vorgängern versprechen sie deutlich mehr Leistung, nicht aufgrund gesteigerter Taktraten sondern wegen deutlich mehr Shader-Einheiten. (NVidia)
19.11.2007 17:20 Uhr, golem,
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Kindle - Amazons E-Book soll in der Hand verschwinden
Amazon hat wie erwartet sein elektronisches Buch "Kindle" offiziell vorgestellt. Das mit elektronischer Tinte arbeitende Gerät soll zumindest einige der Vorteile eines Papier-Buchs bieten. Amazon startet zugleich einen neuen Online-Shop mit über 90.000 elektronischen Büchern und hat Kindle mit einer Internetanbindung ausgestattet, denn neben Büchern sollen Nutzer auf dem Kindle auch Blogs, Magazine und Zeitungen lesen. (E-Book)
19.11.2007 17:05 Uhr, golem,
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19.11.2007 17:00 Uhr
Amazon's Kindle doesn't hold a candle to the iPhone/iPod
Amazon announced their highly- anticipated Ebook reader dubbed "Kindle" today. Coming in at $399, it has some really good functionality, including:
Thumb keyboard
EVDO
30 hour battery life
2 hour recharge time
10.3 ounces
4.9 inches x 7.5 inches x 0.7 inches, 800x600 pixel
SD Slot for storage (from early specs)
USB 2.0 (from early specs)
Uses E Ink technology (high contrast display - needs no b
19.11.2007 16:52 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Samsung, AT&T announce A747 "SLM" flip
Filed under: Cellphones
So the Samsung A747 for AT&T is finally here, 'cept it's not the A747. Instead, the slim clamshell has been appropriately christened the "SLM." Think of the SLM as a juiced version of the also very thin A717, carrying over the 2 megapixel cam and attractive brushed metal exterior while adding a much larger 96 x 96 external display and support for
19.11.2007 16:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Briefly: Magazines on iPhone; SpaceNavigator
In brief: iPhone versions of popular magazines appear online, the SpaceNavigator controller gains Leopard support, and Fastmac iPod repairs extend to cover Classics and 3G Nanos. Zinio, a company specializing in online publishing, is now offering free online editions of popular magazines for users of the iPhone or the iPod touch. Titles include t
19.11.2007 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Pioneer debuts SyncTV channel video service
Electronics maker Pioneer today took the wraps from SyncTV, a new video service it hopes will offer the best of both downloads and subscriptions without limiting users to a particular platform. Rather than charge per episode or for a flat universal subscription, SyncTV charges between $2 and $4 per month for channels such as an anime-themed statio
19.11.2007 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Leopard: Termination der Menü-Transparenz
Es gleicht fast einem Ritual. Wann immer Apple optisch etwas ändert, gibt es Anwender, die sich den alten Zustand zurückwünschen. Das trifft neben dem Dock und den dort aufspringenden Stacks auch auf die halbtransparente Menüleiste in Leopard zu. Um die Halbtransparenz wieder loszuwerden und das Menü im alten Tiger-Look erstrahlen zu
19.11.2007 16:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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NVIDIA bringt mobile GeForce 8800M-Serie
In Apples aktuellem MacBook Pro findet mit der GeForce 8600M GT eine der schnellsten mobilen Grafikeinheiten ihren Platz. Erst kürzlich stellte NVIDIA mit der 8700M GT eine weitere Lösung vor, jetzt folgt die 8800M-Serie mit nochmals gesteigerter Leistung.
19.11.2007 16:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Ei-Phones bei eBay
Ein tieferer Sinn erschließt sich uns nicht, vermutlich sollen die bei eBay Deutschland angebotenen Ei-Phones einfach witzig sein. (Danke, Timo)
Interessanter finden wir dagegen die Zahl der bei eBay verklopften gehackten iPhones. Im Schnitt findet alle 10 Minuten ein solches Gerät einen neuen Besitzer, den Zuschlag gibt es meist zwischen 600 und 700 Euro.
19.11.2007 16:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Oki präsentiert sparsamen Farblaserdrucker
Oki hat den Farblaserdrucker C3450n vorgestellt. Das 29 mal 37 mal 48 Zentimeter große Gerät nutzt eine LED-Belichtungseinheit und das Single-Pass-Verfahren. Eine Multilevel-Technologie mit dem Namen Proq2400 ermöglicht dem Drucker das Auftragen verschieden großer Farbpunkte. Das Modell erfordert die Verwendung von High-Definition-Toner.
19.11.2007 16:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Synchrotech ships 13-port USB 2.0 hub
Synchrotech has begun shipping a 13-port USB 2.0 hub designed to replace multiple hubs with one simple device. The hub provides the host computer with 13 additional USB 2.0 ports and allows flexible tiered configurations, according to the company. The hub -- priced at $45 -- includes a power supply with a 4-amp capacity as well as a USB 2.0 cable t
19.11.2007 16:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Wizzard Media offers podcatching app for iPhone, iPod touch
Wizzard Media has launched a new podcatching web application for the iPhone and iPod touch. The new app acts as a podcatcher for any show with a RSS feed, and offers an email-like inbox for keeping track of subscribed shows. In addition, the app can import your subscription lists from iTunes, can export an OPML feed of your subscription list, and will soon offer the ability to subscribe to dynamic OPML feeds. The new Wizzard podcatching application…
19.11.2007 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Monopoly is the word
Man, it looks kinda like Phil Schiller (we love the guy - but wow!) short circuited when "Monopoly" was mentioned. Head-spin and the secret eye signals were in full effect. BTW for those of you who think that is Coffee and not Sulfuric acid in those cups, we would recommend NOT asking for an interview with an Apple employee.
Again Fake Steve Sums it up best:
Most media people aren't that obnoxious
Regarding that previous post with the video of the horrible TV reporter -- Katie h
19.11.2007 16:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Apple shares highlighted on holidays, MWSF
Apple's holiday track record and historical stock gains from Macworld Expo (MWSF) anticipation have spurred Piper Jaffray senior analyst Gene Munster to highlight the Cupertino-based company above and beyond the norm. "We are adding Apple to the Alpha list, expecting material upside in the next 90 days," the analyst said. Piper Jaffray's Alpha List
19.11.2007 16:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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PayPal startet neues Bezahlsystem
Zahlungen im Web per Kreditkarte will PayPal so sicher machen wie sein eigenes Micropayment-System. Es ist für Online-Shops gedacht, die PayPal bislang nicht einsetzen.
PayPal ist bei vielen Anwendern und Online-Shops beliebt, bei anderen hingegen gefürchtet und wird dort bewusst nicht eingesetzt: Verbraucherorganisationen bekommen immer wieder Beschwerden zu hören, auch ist das System ständig im Visier von Phishern und anderen Online-Betrügern.
19.11.2007 16:06 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Amazon Kindle available now on Amazon -- free EVDO!
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Amazon_Kindle_now_available_free_EVDO'; It's here and looking just as busted as it did when we broke the Amazon Kindle eBook reader for you last year. $399 (and free 2 day shipping) with access to 88,000 books including 100 of the 112 New York Times best sellers. No WiFi here, Amazon's Whispernet service is FREE and based on Sprint's EVDO: "Amazon pays for Kindle's wireless connectivity so you will never see a monthly wireless bill for shopping the Kindle Store." Whispernet allows Kindle owners to wirelessly shop the Kindle Stor
19.11.2007 16:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Test von Service Pack 3 für Windows XP gestartet
Microsoft bietet registrierten Beta-Testern den ersten Release Candidate des Service Pack 3 für Windows XP zum Download an. Auf der Microsoft-Connect-Website kann das 340 MByte große Service Pack auf Deutsch, Englisch und Japanisch heruntergeladen werden. Es bringt alle 32-Bit-Versionen von Windows XP auf den neuesten Stand.
19.11.2007 16:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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AT&T considering joining Google phone alliance
AT&T is considering joining Google's new Open Handset Alliance, the company's wireless chief Ralph de la Vega has revealed on Sunday. The executive notes that his firm is "analyzing the situation" and may well ship phones incorporating the Linux-based Android operating system for its network. No mention was made of when this membership would be l
19.11.2007 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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MacOS X 10.5 als Unix zertifiziert
Die Open Group hat MacOS X 10.5 alias Leopard nach dem Standard UNIX 03 zertifiziert, Apples Betriebssystem entspricht demnach der aktuellen Version der "Single UNIX Specification". Dabei ist Leopard das erste von einem freien BSD-Derivat abgeleitete Betriebssystem, das dieses Zertifikat erhalten hat. (Mac, MacOS X)
19.11.2007 16:05 Uhr, golem,
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Xupport 3.4: Leopard kommt unter das Schweizer Taschenmesser
Jeder Mac-Anwender hat seinen Favoriten unter den Systemtools, die ohne Terminalkenntnisse Wartungsaufgaben ausführen und dazu eine handliche Oberfläche bieten. Jetzt ist auch das "Schweizer Taschenmesser" Xupport in einer Leopard-kompatiblen Version erschienen. Entwickler Laurent Muller hält seit Freitag Version 3.4.0 des Systemtools zum
19.11.2007 16:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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19.11.2007 16:00 Uhr
Wie sind Sie zum Mac gekommen?
Wie die Jungfrau zum Kinde oder war da viel mehr dahinter? Das Online-Magazin macnotes.de und Mac Life veranstalten gemeinsam einen Schreibwettbewerb, bei dem es tolle Preise wie Software von Parallels, Taschen von Timbuk2 und Bücher von Galileo Design zu gewinnen gibt.
19.11.2007 15:53 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony slashes PS3 dev kit cost by half
Filed under: Gaming
Sony's extending its PS3 birthday celebrations today with a hefty price cut on its PlayStation 3 "Reference Tool" (developer kit) to ease the barrier of entry for fledgling developers and the cheapskate majors. The kit now goes for the rock bottom price of $10,250, and Sony's promising more price cuts as more developers sign on board. In comparison, a Wii dev kit is somewhere in the ballpark of $2k, and while we're unclear what the actual 360 dev hardware runs for, the XNA "
19.11.2007 15:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Live from the Amazon Kindle launch event
Filed under: Features, Handhelds
Anyone reading yesterday knows today's the day the Amazon Kindle finally launches, and we're live from their big (little) launch event in New York. There are maybe a hundred fifty seats (and people are still filing in), so we'll be getting started here in just a few.
Just the usual pre-event mingling. Surprising this place
19.11.2007 15:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Test: Sanyo Xacti HD1000
Einen unkomplizierten und handlichen Full-HD-Camcorder stellt Sanyo mit dem Xacti HD 1000 vor, der auch die 1080i-Auflösung beherrscht. Im Test hat besonders die unkomplizierte Bedienung gefallen
19.11.2007 15:52 Uhr, Macwelt,
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Apple secretly tracking iPhone IMEI numbers?
Apple is keeping abnormal watch on the identity of iPhones making use of online services, some hackers suggest. Buried within the binaries for the Stocks and Weather widgets is code that hands over a user's IMEI number -- the unique identifier for each phone. While IMEI numbers are common to all GSM cellphones, and are regularly used to authorize
19.11.2007 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: iGet Mobile enables remote Mac access from iPhone, iPod touch
Nakahara Informatics has announced its iGet Mobile 1.0 remote access software. iGet Mobile is a Mac-only application that allows users to securely access their Mac’s documents and files from an iPhone, iPod touch, Windows PC, or other non-Mac device. It provides a lightweight web interface to the Mac, with special features geared toward users of the iPhone and iPod touch, and can also perform on-the-fly document conversions to allow unsupported…
19.11.2007 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Xupport 3.4: Leopard kommt unter das Schweizer Taschenmesser
Jeder Mac-Anwender hat seinen Favoriten unter den Systemtools, die ohne Terminalkenntnisse Wartungsaufgaben ausführen und dazu eine handliche Oberfläche bieten. Jetzt ist auch das "Schweizer Taschenmesser" Xupport in einer Leopard-kompatiblen Version erschienen. Entwickler Laurent Muller hält seit Freitag Version 3.4.0 des Systemtools zum
19.11.2007 15:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Iphone-Nutzer werden angeblich überwacht
Laut einem Bericht der Seite uneasysilence.com überträgt das Iphone die für jedes Gerät spezifische IMEI-Nummer bei jeder Nutzung bestimmter Online-Dienste an Apple. Der Hersteller protokolliere zudem die IP-Adressen und sei somit in der Lage, Nutzerprofile zu erstellen.
19.11.2007 15:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Facebook auf dem Sprung nach China
Facebook will offenbar in den chinesischen Markt einsteigen. Für die Akquisition des chinesischen Konkurrenten Zhanzuo bietet die Social-Networking-Plattform rund 85 Millionen Dollar, berichtet die britische Tageszeitung The Times in ihrer Montagsausgabe unter Berufung auf eine Zhanzuo-Sprecherin.
19.11.2007 15:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Apple: Bugs and Tips
Apple's latest Knowledge Base notes talk about missing Home folders, Aperture vs. Time Machine, security issues, installation problems and more.
19.11.2007 15:35 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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WiebeTech: SATA drive enclosure, DriveDock
Storage specialist WiebeTech on Monday announced its newest RTX Single SATA drive enclosure with TrayFree Technology as well as its most economical DriveDock for accessing data on (bare) hard drives. WiebeTech's RTX100-SJ features an eSATA and USB2 connection for maximum compatibility. The drive enclosure (pictured at right) features a specially de
19.11.2007 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Spioniert Apple iPhone-User aus?
Ein Blog-Betreiber will herausgefunden haben, dass Apple das Nutzerverhalten von iPhone-Anwendern beobachtet. Beim Nutzen von Webdiensten wird eine eindeutige Kennung versendet.
»Observing the unobserved« lautet der Leitspruch des Blogs UneasySilence. Ganz diesem Motto folgend will Blogger Dan herausgefunden haben, dass die jeweils eindeutige IMEI-Kennung (International Mobile Equipment Identity) des iPhones an Apple gesendet wird, sobald bestim
19.11.2007 15:22 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Sanyo's LVT-WD40 waterproof portable TV
Filed under: Portable Video
For a couple seconds there we couldn't quite figure out what we'd do with a waterproof portable TV to call our very own, since jogging through the rain while watching our favorite shows on 1seg seems a little bit melodramatic, but Sanyo says its aiming this LVT-WD40 thing at bathroom and kitchen usage, which makes a bit more sense. Features are pretty standard, the 4-inch LCD sports a 480 x 272 resolution, and Sanyo claims about six hours of battery life. Unfortunately, while the player can be used anywhere -- including being fully submerged in a bathtub -- its media c
19.11.2007 15:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intel's QX9770 quad-core to blow away competition in Q1
Want to see what AMD is up against come Q1? You're looking at it, the 3.2GHz, quad-core, QX9770 Core 2 Extreme processor from Intel. Like Intel's current headliner -- the QX9650 -- we're talking 45-nm Yorkfield class silicon here with 1600Hz front side bus and 12MB L2 cache. HotHardware got their hands on the proc a bit early and call it the fastest quad-core processor they've ever tested, "bar none." Generally speaking, they found it to be about 5 - 8% faster than the QX9650. As you can see from the graph up there, it easily smokes the $300 Phenom 9700 and the $350 2.6GHz Phenom 9900 (both
19.11.2007 15:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple: 3rd store in SF, goes to Portugal
Apple on Monday announced that it would open its third retail store in San Francisco. Touting its product line, the company on Monday announced that Apple would open Apple Store, Chestnut Street on Friday, November 23 at 9 a.m. -- just in time to kick off the holiday shopping season. The store is located at 2125 Chestnut Street and is scheduled to
19.11.2007 15:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Gefährte für den iPod: Senuti 0.5
Die Donationware Senuti 0.50.1b2 kann Musikstücke oder ganze Playlisten vom iPod wieder zurück auf den Rechner kopieren und ergänzt iTunes damit um eine wichtige Funktion. Senuti liest die iPod-Datenbank auf dem Player aus und kann dadurch auch die in den Metadaten gespeicherten Infos mitliefern. Bei Bedarf kopiert das Tool auch auf dem iPod
19.11.2007 15:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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3 Promille Trefferquote: Hessens verdachtsloses KFZ-Scanning
Die Polizeigesetze mehrerer Bundesländer, darunter auch in Hessen, erlauben das verdachtslose Einlesen von KFZ-Kennzeichen vorüberfahrender Fahrzeuge und den automatischen Abgleich mit Fahndungsdatenbanken. Gegner sehen damit das Recht der Fahrer auf informationelle Selbstbestimmung verletzt und klagten. Das Bundesverfassungsgericht verhandelt am Dienstag, den 20. November 2007 über Klagen gegen das Kennzeichen-Scannen in Hessen und Schleswig-Holstein.
19.11.2007 15:05 Uhr, golem,
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19.11.2007 15:00 Uhr
Hierarchisches Ordner-Menü im Leopard-Dock
Eternal Storms Software hat heute HierarchicalDock zum Download bereitgestellt - ein Programm, welches das vom Tiger und seinen Vorgängern bekannte hierarchische Menü von Ordnern im Dock des Leoparden wiederherstellt. Hierzu muss der Anwender lediglich einen Ordner seiner Wahl auf das Fenster des Programms ziehen und anschließend vom Fenster auf das Dock.
19.11.2007 14:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Rock Band gets reviewed, Guitar Hero trembles
Filed under: Gaming
We're pretty certain that quite a few of you have been (not so) patiently waiting for Rock Band to finally land at your doorstep for months now, but for those still wary about dropping 170 bones in one fell swoop for a video game, here's the critique you've been waiting for. ArsTechnica managed to get ahold of the beastly package and give everything from the build quality to the multiplayer modes a full run-through, and the long and short of it is that Rock Band, well, rocks. Desp
19.11.2007 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Yahoo plant Verkauf von europäischen Unternehmensbereichen
Yahoo strebt wegen Rentabilitätsproblemen den Verkauf oder die Schließung von europäischen Unternehmensbereichen an. So sei ein entsprechendes Ultimatum an die Belegschaft für das erste Quartal 2008 als entscheidendes Signal zu werten, berichtet die Financial Times. Vor dem Hintergrund der Turbolenzen erwägt der seit April 2007 amtierende Europa-Chef Toby Coppel bereits den Verkauf der 2004 übernommenen Preisvergleichsplattform Kelkoo.
19.11.2007 14:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Nintendo cranking out 1.8 million Wiis per month
Filed under: GamingIt's not like you really needed another PSA to reinforce just how difficult getting your hands around a Wii this holiday season will be, but a recent interview with Nintendo of America's marketing chief George Harrison did make mention of that fact. More specifically, he stated that it was "still expecting some shortages in December," but noted that the Big N wouldn't be "pulling back on its marketing." Potentially more interesting is Mr. Harrison's assertion that the fir
19.11.2007 14:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Visual Studio 2008 ist fertig
Microsoft hat seine Entwicklungsumgebung "Visual Studio 2008" (Codename: Orcas) fertig gestellt. MSDN-Abonnenten können das Softwarepaket seit kurzem herunterladen, der Rest muss auf das Presswerk warten. (Microsoft)
19.11.2007 14:20 Uhr, golem,
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Spieletest: Call Of Duty 4 - Kurz, aber heftig
Neben Crysis war Call Of Duty 4 wohl der mit Abstand am meisten erwartete Shooter in diesem Jahr nach den Glanzleistungen der Vergangenheit traute man dem Entwicklerteam von Infinity Ward auch diesmal wieder ein Action-Highlight zu. Die Vorfreude war glücklicherweise auch diesmal voll und ganz berechtigt. (Spieletest)
19.11.2007 14:20 Uhr, golem,
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Programmiersprache D - besser als C, C# und Java?
Die Programmiersprache D tritt mit dem Versprechen an, die Vorteile bereits vorhandener Programmiersprachen zu vereinen und darüber hinaus zusätzliche Features zur Verfügung zu stellen. Die Makel der bekannten Sprachen sollen bei D hingegen keine Rolle mehr spielen.
19.11.2007 14:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Bundestrojaner wird weiterentwickelt
Bundesinnenminister Wolfgang Schäuble hat den Entwicklungsstopp für den Bundestrojaner beim Bundeskriminalamt (BKA) aufgehoben. Bereits seit vergangenem Dienstag forciert der CDU-Politiker die Weiterentwicklung des Trojaners. Das berichtet der Spiegel in seiner aktuellen Ausgabe. In einem Aufhebungserlass soll Schäuble dem BKA erlaubt haben, die Arbeit an der Software wieder aufzunehmen und neue Mitarbeiter dafür einzustellen. Auch bereits auf Eis gelegt Finanzmittel in Höhe von rund 100.000 Euro würden nun wieder frei.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Apple: Mac OS X 10.4.11 Update
"The 10.4.11 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Tiger and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac. This update also includes Safari 3." Server 10.4.11 and Server Admin Tools 10.4.11 are also available.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: Quay 1.0b5
Rainer Brockerhoff released Quay, a utility that brings back hierarchical popup menus for folders and hard drives to the Leopard Dock.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: iWeb Buddy beta
iWeb Buddy extends Apple's iWeb '08 with support for multiple domain files, support for Google Analytics, extended support for RSS feeds, social bookmarking links, and other features.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: iPDA 4.0
The iPod information transfer tool adds Leopard support, Leopard-specific syncing for Mail (including notes and to-dos), iCal, and Address Book, plus interface updates.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Amadeus Pro 1.2
HairerSoft's audio editor adds Leopard compatibility, independent selection of right and left channels, existing track playback when recording a new track, and other changes.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Together 2.0
Formerly known as KIT, the information organizer has been redeveloped for Leopard and adds a new tag browser, hierarchical folders mirrored in the Finder, tabbed editing, Quick Look previews, and more.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Popcorn 3.0.2
The DVD copy and compression program adds Leopard compatibility, a fix for problems with TiVo's Fall 2007 DVR update, and other changes.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: NTFS for Mac OS
Paragon Software released NTFS for Mac OS, the first Mac version of its software that provides full read/write access to NTFS volumes.
19.11.2007 14:05 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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19.11.2007 14:00 Uhr
Warner Music schwenkt um: Apple macht es richtig
Auf dem Kongress "GSMA Mobile Asia" in Macau hat Warner-Music-Chef Edgar Bronfman auffällig betont Fehler und Versäumnisse der Musikindustrie zugegeben. Man habe sich selbst betrogen, sich selbst für unfehlbar gehalten und unbewusst einen Krieg mit den Verbrauchern angefangen, indem man ihnen ihre Wünsche vorenthalten und nicht respektiert habe. Insofern sei es nicht verwundernswert, dass die Verbraucher sich neue Wege suchen und letzten Endes gewinnen.
19.11.2007 13:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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AMD mit neuem Investor aus Nah-Ost
Der Chiphersteller AMD teilte kürzlich mit, dass man eine Investition von einer hundertprozentigen Tochter der Mubadala Development Company erhalten habe. Besagtes Unternehmen ist eine Beteiligungs- und Entwicklungsgesellschaft mit Sitz in Abu Dhabi, der Hauptstadt der Vereinigten Arabischen Emirate.
19.11.2007 13:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Vodafone mit HSDPA und HSUPA USB-Stick
Vodafone bietet ab sofort einen USB-Stick an, der HSDPA mit 7,2 MBit/s und HSUPA mit 1,45 MBit/s unterstützen soll. Das „Mobile Connect USB-Stick“ genannte Mini-Datenmodem für unterwegs kostet einen symbolischen Euro – jedoch in Verbindung mit einem 24 Monate gültigen Datenvertrag.
19.11.2007 13:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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WiebeTech introduces USB DriveDock v4
WiebeTech has introduced the DriveDock v4, which allows users to easily access data directly from any of the four most common drive types, 2.5" and 3.5" SATA or IDE/PATA drives, making this WiebeTech's most versatile dock as well. Its single USB port allows attachment to all hosts including PCs, Macs and Linux
19.11.2007 13:50 Uhr, MacMinute,
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Oki-C3450n-Farbseitendrucker: Panorama-Druck bis 1,2 Meter
Oki hat mit dem C3450n einen Farbseitendrucker mit hostbasiertem Drucksystem vorgestellt, der als Netzwerkgerät auch für kleinere Unternehmen und Abteilungen eingesetzt werden kann und Druckgeschwindigkeiten von 16 Farb- und 20 Schwarz-Weiß-Seiten pro Minute erreichen soll. Der Hersteller gibt einen Druckpreis von 11 Cent pro Farb- und nur 0,2 Cent pro Schwarz-Weiß-Seite an. (Drucker)
19.11.2007 13:50 Uhr, golem,
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OldFolder 1.0: Altbekanntes im neuen Leopard-Dock
Anwender, denen die neue Darstellungsweise von Ordnerinhalten im Dock unter Mac OS X anhand von Stacks nicht gefällt, können sich mit OldFolder 1.0 die alte Listenansicht auf Leopard zurückholen. Das 327 Kilobyte kleine Tool bietet Entwickler Justin Hawkwood kostenlos an. Ein Rechtsklick öffnet nach erfolgter Installation den gewünschten
19.11.2007 13:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Amazon bringt den "Lese-iPod"
Das Magazin Newsweek berichtet in der aktuellen Ausgabe über den kommenden "Lese-iPod" von Amazon. Das Gerät nennt sich "Kindle", soll 399 US-Dollar kosten und eine vollständige eBook-Lösung mit Speicherkapazität für etwa 200 elektronische Bücher darstellen. Kindle ist mit WiFi ausgestattet und bietet die Möglichkeit, ein Angebot von 88.000 digitalen Büchern zu durchsuchen und Werke direkt zu kaufen und herunterzuladen. Außerdem ist die Rede davon, Kindle beinhalte Möglichkeiten zu Webbrowsing und Email, sowie Unterstützung für Word- und PDF-Dokumente.
19.11.2007 13:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Aiko: world's first sexually harassed, disabled Fembot
Filed under: Robots
Ok we get it Dr. Trung, you're trying to show off Canada's supposed "first android." But did you really have to go for the jiggly bits to prove your point. If she hadn't taken a swat at your jaw, we might have. Can we get somebody to send one of those robot ethics charters up to Canada, pronto? Thanks. Video assault after the break.[Via
19.11.2007 13:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Iphone-Nutzer werden angeblich überwacht
Laut einem Bericht der Seite uneasysilence.com überträgt das Iphone die für jedes Gerät spezifische IMEI-Nummer bei jeder Nutzung bestimmter Online-Dienste an Apple. Der Hersteller protokolliere zudem die IP-Adressen und sei somit in der Lage, Nutzerprofile zu erstellen.
19.11.2007 13:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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3G iPhone for May?
Spanish report speculates at 3G-savvy iPhone in Europe for May 2008SevenClick's unconfirmed report claims the news comes from discussions with Telefonica management, who were responding to an enquiry about the Spanish launch of the Apple mobile.
19.11.2007 13:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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JaJah Direct - Lokale Rufnummern für Gespräche ins Ausland
JaJah bietet nun auch Internet-Telefonie an, die ohne Internetzugang auskommt. Freunden und Geschäftspartnern ordnet JaJah dabei lokale Telefonnummern zu, worüber auch Gespräche ins Ausland zu den Gebühren eines Inlandsgesprächs oder bei einer entsprechenden Flatrate kostenlos geführt werden können. (VoIP)
19.11.2007 13:35 Uhr, golem,
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Computer Memories photo frame stores more than a 5 x 7
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Storage
Although this item doesn't fall into the digital photo frame classification per se, there's plenty of 1s and 0s surrounding the 5- x 7-inch photo within. This clever creation features a relatively vanilla wooden frame, a glamorous stock shot of silhouettes on a beach and numerous sticks of random access memory adorning the borders. Yes, this here frame can hold "megabytes of loving memories," but let's be honest, you're buying this for the conversation factor. Or, at least you will when it returns to stock. Of course, we're pretty sure the mildly seasoned DIY'er could assemble one of these with
19.11.2007 13:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Gruner + Jahr kauft angeblich Chefkoch.de
Der zu Bertelsmann gehörende Verlag Gruner + Jahr kauft nach Informationen des Handelsblatts das Rezeptportal Chefkoch.de. Der Kaufpreis soll bei über 8 Millionen Euro liegen, berichtet das Handelsblatt.
19.11.2007 13:05 Uhr, golem,
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19.11.2007 13:00 Uhr
Nintendos Wii erneut Konsolen-Marktführer
Anfang Oktober hatte die Xbox bei den Verkaufszahlen kurzfristig die Nase vorn, nun hat sich der Halo-3-Hype gelegt und Nintendo zieht erneut an Microsoft vorbei.
Anfang Oktober war die Welt in Microsofts Konsolen-Abteilung noch in Ordnung. Dank des großen Verkaufserfolgs des Xbox-Games Halo 3 (siehe auch »Halo 3 ist absoluter Verkaufsschlager«) wurde Nintendos Wii auf dem Weltmarkt kurzzeitig von dem Microsoft-Spielesystem überholt.
Doch di
19.11.2007 12:50 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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PixelBank: 80 GByte Speicher für Fotografen
Ab Dezember bietet die Firma Braun einen mobilen Bildspeicher mit einer Kapazität von 80 GByte an. Die PixelBank HiSpeed liest Digitalfotos von CompactFlash-, MD-, SD-, MMC-, Memory Stick- und sechs weiteren Speicherkartenformaten.
19.11.2007 12:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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Bundestrojaner: Entwicklung geht weiter
Bundesinnenminister Wolfgang Schäuble hat per Erlass die Arbeit am Bundestrojaner wieder aufnehmen lassen. Das berichtet das Nachrichtenmagazin Der Spiegel in seiner heutigen Ausgabe.
19.11.2007 12:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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Amazon: E-Book-Reader mit WLAN
Laut eines Berichtes von Cnet will Amazon heute ein E-Book-Lesegerät namens Kindle vorstellen. Das Gerät soll sich per WLAN direkt mit dem Online-Shop verbinden und von dort elektronische Bücher herunterladen können.
19.11.2007 12:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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iChat, Safari und Tiger sollen Patentrechte verletzen
Apple hat angeblich für das in Leopard integrierte iChat 4 ein patentiertes Verfahren vom Unternehmen Digital Background Corporation aus Kalifornien verwendet. Dabei geht es laut Appleinsider um die Funktion, mit der sich ein Foto oder ein Video als Bildschirmhintergrund einsetzen lässt. Auch Mac OS X und Safari sollen Patentrechte verletzen.
19.11.2007 12:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Salesforce.com kündigt "Winter '08" an
Salesforce.com hat die Verfügbarkeit der 24. Generation seiner On-demand-Lösung bekannt gegeben. Das Release "Winter '08" enthält das Platform-as-a-Service-Konzept Force.com mit der On-demand-Schnittstelle Visualforce, über die das Design jeder beliebigen Benutzeroberfläche angepasst werden kann.
19.11.2007 12:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Contacts 3.1 for enterprise ships
Powerful FileMaker-based contact management system is Intel, Leopard native.Cruse Control has introduced Contacts 3.1, the latest version of its powerful contact management database software.
19.11.2007 12:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Toast-Update verbessert Leo-Unterstützung
Roxio haben Version 8.0.3 der Brennsoftware Toast veröffentlicht. Es wurden unter anderem einige Probleme behoben, die mit der Verwendung unter Mac OS X 10.5 auftreten konnten, zum Beispiel schlechte Qualität beim Erstellen eines Musik-DVD-Projektes. Auch einige andere "kosmetische" Probleme mit Leopard sollen nicht mehr auftreten. Eine vollständige Übersicht der Änderungen gibt es hier.
19.11.2007 12:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Express-Rückzieher: Quark XPress Update 7.31 zum zweiten Mal veröffentlicht
Erst war es da, dann verschwunden - und nun ist es wieder aufgetaucht: Ohne nähere Ankündigung oder Begründung hat Hersteller Quark nach Leserberichten das Update 7.31 ( wir berichteten am Mittwoch) offenbar zurück in die Überarbeitungsschleife geschickt. Die Update-Seite habe sich mit einem file not found -Fehler gemeldet. Ein Test der
19.11.2007 12:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Macwelt-Podcast 47/07
Die Themen unter anderem: Updates über Updates: Apple teilt aus +++ T-Mobile verkauft 10.000 iPhones am ersten Tag +++ iPhone-Nutzer vertippen sich öfter +++ Filemaker stellt Datenbank für den Heimgebrauch vor
19.11.2007 12:05 Uhr, Macwelt,
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19.11.2007 12:00 Uhr
Apple beteiligt sich an AMD - ach ne, doch nicht
Das Fernsehen erlaubt sich ja des öfteren auch mal die ein oder andere Falschmeldung. Genauso erging es den Moderatoren des US-Nachrichtensender Fox am Wochenende. In einem Gespräch verkündete man stolz, Apple wollte Anteile des Prozessorherstellers AMD kaufen, der in direkter Konkurrenz zu Apples derzeitigem CPU-Lieferranten Intel steht.
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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ASUS' R50A UMPC goes legit
Filed under: GPS, Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable Video, Tablet PCs
Asus just officially announced their R50A UMPC which we first spotted as the R3. You remember, the latest UMPC set to "redefine mobile." So does it? You be the judge: 4.8-inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display; built-in GPS; webcam and microphone; 3G
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google, Sun and Android
Developers speculate on the Java in Google's AndroidGoogle could be heading for a showdown with Sun over the way Android, Google's new mobile phone software platform, handles Java.
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Vista woes lead IT pros to Mac, Linux
Vista turns off core markets as IT professionals explore alternativesUsers won't be booting up Vista PCs any time soon, according to a recent survey, which revealed a majority of IT professionals are worried that migrating to Vista will reduce stability and introduce too much complexity into their environments.
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Adobe updates Photoshop CS3
Adobe allegedly ships Photoshop CS3 10.0.1Adobe has updated Photoshop CS3 to version 10.0.1, though the update has seemingly since disappeared from the company's servers.
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Spieleentwicklung für PS3 wird einfacher
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI) hat wie angekündigt das PS3 Software Development Kit (SDK) erweitert und will damit die Entwicklung von Spielen erleichtern. Außerdem wurde das zur Qualitätssicherung gedachte PS3 Reference Tool deutlich im Preis gesenkt. (Sony, PS3)
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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Microsoft-Dienst für eigene Online-Gemeinschaften
Microsoft hat mit dem Windows Live Community Builder einen Dienst online gestellt, mit dem sich eigene Online-Gemeinschaften erstellen lassen. Dieser Dienst lässt sich umfangreich an eigene Bedürfnisse anpassen und umfasst Kontakt-Management, Terminverwaltung und E-Mail-Funktionen. Auch das Suchen lokaler Informationen ist damit möglich. (Microsoft)
19.11.2007 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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Is Apple collecting your iPhone usage data?
It looks like Apple is tracking iPhone users data including IMEI number, IP address and stock quote preferences (amongst other things) through a hidden string in the Weather.app and Stocks.app iPhone applications. This information is sent to "http://iphone-wu.apple.com/dgw?imei=%@&apptype=finance" (IP resolved "17.254.32.16"). See screenshot below for details.
From this information, Apple could build a profile on users. Where they travel, where they spend their free time, where they work, where they invest their money, what they browse, etc etc. Obviously most users would like to be able to control who has access to this information. If they connect this data with the credit card that you used to purchase the iPhone (r
19.11.2007 11:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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AMD präsentiert Spider-Plattform
AMD hat vom 14. bis zum 16. November in Warschau seine Spider-Plattform präsentiert. Sie besteht aus CPU, Chipsatz und Grafikkarte. Alle drei Komponenten produziert der Hersteller selbst. In den verwendeten Prozessoren der Phenom-Reihe wurde allerdings in letzter Sekunde ein Fehler entdeckt.
19.11.2007 11:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Microsoft buyout rumours spice up Yahoo stock
Will Microsoft buy Yahoo?Speculation that Microsoft is looking to buy Yahoo has stepped up a gear after a blogger cited a Microsoft executive who has outlined plans for the company to improve its online search market share from about 10 per cent to 30 per cent.
19.11.2007 11:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Bluetooth: Vor Gebrauch schütteln
Eine neue Form des Pairing von Bluetooth-Geräten haben Forscher der Uni Lancaster entwickelt: Mit Shake-to-connect sollen sich verschlüsselte Drahtlos-Verbindungen einfacher herstellen lassen.
Die Idee stammt von den beiden österreichischen Forschern Rene Mayrhofer und Hans Gellersen. Sie haben eine Software entwickelt, die die in vielen Handys eingesetzten Bewegungssensoren nutzt. Am Beispiel eines Nokia 5500 demonstrieren sie die Technik. Bei
19.11.2007 11:20 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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HSDPA-USB-Stick von Vodafone
Nicht überall können Notebook-Nutzer auf die schnelle WLAN-Anbindung zum Internet zurückgreifen. Für dem spontanen Drang ins weltweite Netz zu gelangen, hat Vodafone einen neuen USB-Stick im Angebot. Mit diesem kann man über den HSDPA- und HSUPA-Standard im UMTS-Netz surfen.
19.11.2007 11:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Pioneer's SyncTV YAOTVS (yet another online TV service)
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Portable Video
Pioneer just announced their SyncTV on-line television download service. The ad-supported, subscription-based service costs between $2 to $4 per channel per month or $2 for any show you wish to download outside of your subscription -- there's no mention of streaming capability (though it's not excluded, either). While details are soft, downloaded video is said to offer DVD-like, "home-theater quality" with surround-sound capabilities and in some cases, hi-def resolution. They will be PC and Mac compatible wrap
19.11.2007 11:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Outlook migration to Gmail simplified
Google makes it easy to integrate Outlook email with GmailGoogle has taken a big step towards making it easier for companies to migrate any email system to Google Apps Gmail by offering an Email Migration API targeted at corporate developers and email administrators.
19.11.2007 11:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Toast und Popcorn fürs Volk
Aus dem Hause Roxio gibt es gleich zwei Neuerungen für Mac-Anwender: Das Video-Konvertierungstool Popcorn steht in Version 3.0.2 zur Verfügung, welches der kalifornische Hersteller für Mac OS X 10.5 angepasst hat und die Brennsoftware Toast Titanium 8.0.3 adressiert vorrangig Fehler unter Apples neuer Raubkatze.
19.11.2007 11:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Verdacht: Verschlüsselungssystem von NSA kontrolliert
Sicherheitsexperte Bruce Schneier verdächtigt den US-Geheimdienst National Security Agency (NSA), einen unsicheren Algorithmus in den US-Verschlüsselungsstandard für Zufallsgeneratoren eingeschleust zu haben. Schneier vermutet, dass der Algorithmus aufgrund der Zertifizierung durch die US-Behörden weltweit in kryptografischen Systemen zum Einsatz komme. Kontrolliere man den Zufallsgenerator, so könne man das gesamte Sicherheitssystem knacken, äußerte der Sicherheitsguru gegenüber dem Magazin Wired.
19.11.2007 11:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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E-Learning und Urheberrecht an Hochschulen
Rechtsanwalt Till Kreutzer hat für Multimedia-Kontor Hamburg, eine Service-Einrichtung der hanseatischen Hochschulen, einen Praxis-Leitfaden zu Rechtsfragen beim E-Learning an Hochschulen erstellt. Neben der Darstellung urheberrechtlicher Fragen finden sich viele Lösungsbeispiele für praktische Anwendungsfälle. (Urheberrecht)
19.11.2007 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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Überwacht Apple iPhone-Nutzer?
Angeblich überwacht Apple das Nutzerverhalten von iPhone-Kunden, indem die IMEI-Nummer des Mobiltelefons bei Aufruf verschiedener Internetdienste mit übertragen wird. Mit welchem Ziel Apple diese Daten sammelt und was der Konzern damit macht, ist vollkommen unklar. (Apple, iPhone)
19.11.2007 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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Cyberduck 2.8.1: Code-Geschnatter unter Leopard
Cyberduck, ein kostenloses FTP-Dienstprogramm, schaufelt in der neuen Version 2.8.1 jetzt auch unter Mac OS X 10.5 Daten zuverlässig auf den FTP-Server. Zudem konnten die Entwickler des Open-Source Projektes Fehler bei der Einwahl und der Auflistung von Daten auf SFTP-Servern beheben. Dateien mit einem Satzzeichen im Dateinamen quittiert die
19.11.2007 11:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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19.11.2007 11:00 Uhr
Gigabyte reveals M704 UMPC
Filed under: Handhelds
Call us crazy, but Gigabyte's new M704 looks awfully familiar to the U60, but we'll give the nod to this bugger in the style department. Freshened up with a sleeker, sexier motif, the firm's latest UMPC packs a 1.2GHz VIA Esther ULV C7 processor, a VX-700 chipset, seven-inch WXGA (1,024 x 600) LED-backlit touchscreen, your choice of 40GB / 60GB hard drives, a multicard reader, twin USB 2.0 p
19.11.2007 10:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tele-Atlas-Kauf: Tomtom sticht Garmin aus
Tomtom steht offenbar kurz vor der Übernahme des Kartendatenanbieters Tele Atlas. Heute beginnt für die Tele-Atlas-Aktionäre die bis zum 18. Dezember laufende Frist, in der sie ihre Aktien zum Kauf anbieten können. Tomtom plant, mindestens 80 Prozent der Papiere zu erwerben.
19.11.2007 10:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Tele-Atlas-Übernahme durch TomTom steht bevor
Garmin zieht sich aus dem Bieterwettstreit um den Kartenhersteller Tele Atlas zurück. Damit ist der Weg frei, dass TomTom das Unternehmen für 2,9 Milliarden Euro kaufen kann. Für den 7. Dezember 2007 ist eine Aktionärsversammlung bei Tele Atlas geplant.
19.11.2007 10:50 Uhr, golem,
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Notizen vom 19. November 2007
Patentanträge-Potpourri: Insgesamt acht Patentanträge Apples von Anfang 2007, die das amerikanische Patentamt jetzt veröffentlichte, geben durchaus brauchbare Hinweise auf ein ultramobiles Notebook aus Cupertino.
19.11.2007 10:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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23andMe - Das eigene Genom im Web
Das unter anderem von Google finanzierte Start-up 23andMe bietet Nutzern ab sofort die Möglichkeit, Einblick in die eigenen Gene zu nehmen. Dazu stellt 23andMe webbasierte Werkzeuge zur Verfügung, mit denen sich die Ergebnisse einer Analyse der eigenen Gene auswerten lassen, z.B. um in Erfahrung zu bringen, was neue Forschungsergebnisse einem selbst bedeuten. Dabei richtet sich 23andMe explizit an Endkunden.
19.11.2007 10:35 Uhr, golem,
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19.11.2007 10:00 Uhr
A Samsung bribe is worth a thousand votes
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
It's embarrassing enough to be embroiled in scandal after scandal, particularly if you're Samsung, whose identity is indelibly linked with that of the proud, South Korean nation (and responsible for 20% of its imports). Now this, photographic evidence of an alleged bribe from Lee Kyung-hoon, a former in-house lawyer for Samsung Electronics, as proof of Samsung's nefarious efforts to coerce government officials into glossing over past, corporate indiscreti
19.11.2007 09:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mazedonien entscheidet sich für Ubuntu-Linux
Mazedoniens Schulen haben 7000 PCs mit Ubuntu Linux erhalten. Laut Ubuntu-Sponsor Canonical ist das aber nur der Anfang. Insgesamt sollen 20.000 Linux-Computer in Mazedoniens Klassenzimmer Einzug halten. Dabei wird das speziell auf Schulen zugeschnittene System Edubuntu Version 7.04 zum Einsatz kommen.
19.11.2007 09:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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GDDR5 around the Corner
Hynix introduced the first 1 Gigabit (128MB) GDDR5 DRAM chips.
Each 32-bits chip is able to operate at 5Gbps bandwidth and to process up to 20 GB/s of data. Depending on the graphic memory bus, data speed will evolve, from 160GB/s on a 256-bits bus, to 320GB/s on a 512-bits bus. With the latest memory bus, such chips will allow 2GB of VRAM to be managed on graphic cards.
If some users might think that this is a lot of memory for nothing, they should although consider that GPUs are currently used by OS X as well as Vista to boost display and rendering of both OSes. In addition, as the size of LCD panels will not keep increasing at a steady state, the future evolution in this field will be driven by higher resolution, always more
19.11.2007 09:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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FB-DIMM Memory: Need for Low Voltage Modules
Source : TGdailyAll Mac Pro owners can confirm that when FB-DIMM memories are fully loaded with processes, they rapidly become very hot, despite the huge integrated heat sink and the dedicated air flow designed to cool them down. The problem is mostly linked to the FB-DIMM architecture, each module featuring both memory chips as well as a dedicated CPU to manage exchange between the memory bus and the chips.
Overheating events leading to Kernel panics usually take place when large capacity modules are installed. To avoid such problem, hereafter are some tricks:
- avoid working in a warm environment
- leave some space between the back panel of the Mac Pro and the wall or any surface
- think of cleaning regularly the dust trapped in the air flow system, or on the components located in the Mac Pro.
You can also speed up the FB-DIMM dedicated fan via
19.11.2007 09:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Abu Dhabi to Support AMD
With the release of the Core architecture and the first Core Duo, Intel signed its come-back as the leader in the filed of CPU founders. Unable to compete at the technology level, AMD first dramatically cut prices of its CPU models to try maintaining its market share. If the latest goal was not really reached, AMD margins decreased significantly, putting the company in a rather difficult position.
So, with a Capital Risk company controlled by Abu Dhabi signing a check of US$608 millions to acquire 8.1% of AMD, the Texan founder should be able to strengthen its R&D and improve its CPU manufacturing yields. This is true not only for CPUs, but also for ATI/AMD GPUs, in order to maintain the pressure on both Intel and nVidia.
[translation by Linathael]
19.11.2007 09:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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AMD launches quad-core Phenom -- Intel shrugs
Filed under: Desktops
Just like we heard, AMD has gone live with Phenom. With it, we've got an entire new platform, codenamed "Spider." The Spider PC platform combines AMD Phenom quad-core processors, ATI Radeon HD 3800 series graphics, and AMD 7-series chipsets with CrossFireX and AMD OverDrive software for what AMD calls the "Ultimate visual Experience." That's the hype. Early reviews, however, are pretty much "underwhelmed" by the launch. Oh, the HD 3800 cards are ok (for mid-range graphics) and the 7-series chipset "is in good shape," but AMD needs to roll-
19.11.2007 09:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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E-Book-Reader Kindle soll Ipod für Bücher werden
Amazons Geschäftsführer Jeff Bezos hat prophezeit, dass der neue E-Book-Reader Kindle den gleichen Stellenwert im Lesen einnehmen wird wie der Ipod in der Musikszene. Zum Zeitpunkt der Einführung des Geräts will Amazon bereits 88.000 digitale Bücher im Angebot haben. Kindle kann bis zu 200 Bücher lokal speichern. Der Download der Bücher erfolgt über einen integrierten Internetzugang. US-Medienberichten zufolge handelt es dabei aber nicht um WLAN, sondern um den in den USA weit verbreiteten Mobilfunkstandard EVDO. Dieser CDMA-basierte Handystandard wird gegenwärtig von den US-Providern Verizon und Sprint-Nextel unterstützt.
19.11.2007 09:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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iPhone-Fassade in Berlin
Gegenüber vom Berliner KDW präsentiert sich das iPhone derzeit im Überformat als Fassadenverkleidung für ein fünfstöckiges Gebäude. Warum die Verantwortlichen allerdings ausgerechnet den Startbildschirm in horizontaler Lage abgebildet haben, erschließt sich uns nicht. Dieser dreht sich bekanntlich im Gegensatz zu anderen Anwendungen nicht mit dem iPhone mit, zudem wäre mehr als genug Platz gewesen, das iPhone einfach im Hochformat abzubilden.
Das Bild gibts hier in groß, Dank an Sebastian!
19.11.2007 09:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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New York bekommt kostenloses WLAN
Das US-Medienunternehmen CBS und der New Yorker Nahverkehrsverbund (MTA) bauen derzeit im New Yorker Stadtteil Manhattan ein WLAN auf, das Ende November in Betrieb gehen soll. Der kostenlose Service soll sich ausschließlich durch Werbung finanzieren.
19.11.2007 09:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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19.11.2007 9:00 Uhr
Tokina: Ultra-Weitwinkelzoom für Nikon- und Canon-DSLRs
Der japanische Optikspezialist Tokina hat zwei neue Objektive angekündigt, die ausschließlich für digitale Spiegelreflex-Cropkameras gedacht sind. Während das "AT-X M35 Pro DX" ein Makro ist, bedient das "Tokina AT-X 116 Pro DX" die Wünsche der Fotografen, die sich auch an Cropkameras einen echten Weitwinkel-Zoom wünschen. (DSLR, Digitalkamera)
19.11.2007 08:50 Uhr, golem,
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Bilderrahmen mit E-Mail-Adresse und Flickr-Anbindung
Von eStarling stammt einer der zahlreichen digitalen Bilderrahmen, die derzeit die Verkaufstische der Elektronikmärkte füllen. Der WPF-288B ist jedoch nicht nur mit einem Kartenleser ausgerüstet, sondern kann sich sein Bildmaterial auch online via WLAN per E-Mail, von Foto-Sites wie Flickr oder aus dem Hausnetz des Besitzers besorgen.
19.11.2007 08:50 Uhr, golem,
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Online-Durchsuchung: Schäuble fährt Softwareentwicklung hoch
Ungeachtet der Widerstände, die der Online-Durchsuchung aus fast allen Lagern entgegenschlagen, hat Bundesinnenminister Wolfgang Schäuble (CDU) sein Lieblingsprojekt nach Informationen des Spiegel jetzt wiederbelebt und den Entwicklungsstopp für den "Bundestrojaner" aufgehoben.
19.11.2007 08:35 Uhr, golem,
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EVE Online beschreitet mit dem Council of Stellar Management neue Pfade
Autor: Bastian Noch näher am Spieler dran sein, dass möchte EVE Online Hersteller CCP Games mit dem Council of Stellar Management erreichen. Dazu versucht die Firma durch Spielerrepräsentanten den Dialog zwischen Spielern und Entwicklern kürzer und transparenter zu machen. Dabei soll das Council of Stellar Management alle Rückmeldungen und Ideen beinhalten. Diese sollen für die Fans dann direkt einsehbar sein. Wer sich für das 19-seitige Dokument interessiert, folgt einfach dem Link unten.
19.11.2007 08:20 Uhr, Macinplay,
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LG's Venus now available from Verizon -- Voyager QWERTY on Wednesday
Filed under: Cellphones
Here they are, the product waifs, which can only mean one thing: the LG VX10000 QWERTY Voyager and LG VX8800, AKA Venus, slider are official. The dual-display Venus (2-inch main on top and 1.49-inch haptic VibeTouch touchscreen below for navigation) is up and dancing on Verizon this morning for immediate availability. Same $200 fee after online discount and 2 years of your life inked in blood that we already saw on pre-order. The Voyager with its 2.8-inch VibetTouch, external touchscreen (and 2.8-inch internal) is still on track for its 21st laun
19.11.2007 07:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wholesaling of D block spectrum okayed by FCC
Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessLanding an agreement to create a worldwide mobile broadband standard with the freed up 700MHz band isn't the only good news going on in the spectrum world, as the FCC has also waived a previous regulation that would require winners of the D block segment to not wholesale more than 50-percent of its capacity. Now, the winner will be able to wholesale up to 100-percent of the capacity so long as it abides by the other guidelines surrounding D block, most notable of which is the provision that requires the victorious bidder to "build out a nationwide wireless network that is good enough to meet public safety
19.11.2007 07:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Premium: Montag, 19. November
Software-Piraten verkaufen Beta von Office 2008 +++ Überwacht Apple iPhone-Nutzer mittels IMEI-Nummer? +++ Neue Schutzhüllen für iPod Nano und iPod Touch +++ Maclive Expo am Wochenende gut besucht +++ c't magazin tv entdeckt neues geheimes Apple-Produkt +++ Raus aus der Nische: RealPlayer 11 +++ Remote Buddy 1.8 macht Elgatos Fernbedienungen zur Schaltzentrale +++ Amazon soll Lesegerät "Kindle" für digitale Bücher vorstellen +++ Vor allem Jugendliche leiden unter Online-Sucht +++ Abu Dhabi kauft 8,1 Prozent an AMD - Preis 622 Millionen Dollar +++ AAPL legt zu
19.11.2007 07:35 Uhr, Macwelt,
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19.11.2007 7:00 Uhr
Leopard auf dem Eee PC
Kommt das Subnotebook von Apple? Und wie klein wird es? Wirklich tragbar, auch im Preis, ist der Asus EeePC. Das Gerät bietet ein 7-Zoll-Display (800x408 Pixel Auflösung), bis zu 8 GB Flash-Speicher als Festplattenersatz, maximal 1 GB RAM, Mikrofon, USB 2.0, Kartenleser und eine Celeron-M-CPU mit 900 MHz. Das Linux-Subnotebook wird zu Preisen ab 299 US-Dollar in den USA verkauft. Das ähnliche (aber besser ausgestattete) VIA NanoBook soll als Reaktion auf den EeePC im Preis sinken.
19.11.2007 06:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Zune-Chef lobt das iPhone
Der Leiter der Zune-Abteilung, J Allard, ist nicht zu beneiden: In jedem Interview wird er auf ein mögliches Zune-Phone angesprochen, die Antwort bleibt unverändert: Nichts ist geplant, alles ist in Zukunft möglich. Er sieht Microsoft als Software-Firma, die mit ihren Windows-Betriebssystem und Partnern im Mobil-Bereich mehr erreichen könnte, als mit einem Hardware-Alleingang.
19.11.2007 06:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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AMD verpatzt Marktstart der Spider-Plattform mit Phenom-CPU
In der vergangenen Woche stellte AMD in Warschau drei Tage lang die heiß erwartete Spider-Plattform aus Phenom-Prozessor, 790FX-Chipsatz und HD-3800-Grafikkarten vor. Die Systeme liefen jedoch nicht stabil, in allen ausgelieferten Phenoms steckt ein Bug - und trotzdem sollen die Geräte ab sofort verkauft werden. (Prozessor, AMD)
19.11.2007 06:20 Uhr, golem,
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AMD startet „Phenom“ ab 169 Euro
Mit dem heutigen Tage fällt endlich die Klappe: Nach Monaten des Wartens stellt AMD mit dem heutigen Tage offiziell die ersten Vier-Kern-Prozessoren für den Desktop vor. Den Anfang machen dabei zwei Modelle mit 2,2 und 2,3 GHz, die bereits ab 169 respektive 190 Euro an den Start gehen.
19.11.2007 06:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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19.11.2007 6:00 Uhr
Again Google is Showing Interest in Mobile Telephony
Where will Google stop?
This is a question that everyone has asked for many years during which time the search giant has not ceased to grow larger and to consolidate its position and the revenue associated with it.
Since then, the company has begun diversifying it's activities, offering more and more internet services, although it remains dependent on internet service providers.
Its first real step towards other mediums than the computer is its Android project: an operating system for mobile phones. And it seems that Google hopes to launch it to the front of this market. The company will be willing to pay $4.6 million to purchase a part of the 700Mhz frequency band that the United States government is going to auction off in 2008.
The stakes are high as these frequencies are interesting. Indeed, they have the advantage of offering an excellent range and permitting speeds interesting enough to imagine the emergence of a great number of communication products, which will most certainl
19.11.2007 05:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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19.11.2007 5:00 Uhr
Smart closet tells clueless geeks what to wear
Filed under: Robots
If you count yourself as one of a legion of the "clothes clueless," then this smart closet could be the end of your troubles. It sounds as if you'll need a wardrobe full of RFID tagged clothes for it to work -- although the specific technology isn't clear -- but once your clothes are wired sown up, your wardrobe will inform you when you "accidentally" choose the same clothes the second time you meet the same person, and will give you advice on the correct shoes to go with your outfit, among other hints. Of course, the inventors have overlooked an array of paradoxes here (if you're
19.11.2007 04:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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10.5.1 Outtie
The Leopard 10.5.1 update for client and server is out y'all. We're installing it now - how did it go for you? We're noticing that Time Machine is now fixed for NTFS partitions. Head to the comments for more.
From Apple:
The 10.5.1 Update is recommended for all users running Mac OS X Leopard and includes general operating system fixes that enhance the stability, compatibility and security of your Mac.
For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=306907.
For detailed information on security updates, please visit this website: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798.
The following improvements for both PowerPC and Intel-ba
19.11.2007 01:20 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Q: What's Cool about Safari?
A: Everything, lately.
With yesterday's 10.4.11 update, Safari for Windows update and, of course, lots of people upgrading to Leopard, most Safari users will be on the Webkit 3 platform. To celebrate, Ars points us to the Surfin' Safari Weblog's top 10 new things in WebKit 3 (the open source basis for Safari). They basically boil down to speed improvements and added features.
To paraphrase:
1. Enhanced Rich Text Editing
2. Faster JavaScript and DOM
3. Faster Page Loading
4. SVG
5. XPath
6. New and Improved XML Technologies
7. Styleable Form Controls
8. Advanced CSS Styling
9. Reduced Me
19.11.2007 01:20 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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iTunes Minus
EDIT: Our mysterious friend, a Mr. Cruz X. Lefforts is not happy about his iTunes and needed a place to rantit is Friday and why not? So here, without further ado.
Cruz Lefferts is mad. Really mad. So mad, he's talking about himself in the third person.
Cruz Lefferts wanted to believe that iTunes was The entertainment capital of your world, but Cruz found out that iTunes is only interested in his capital.
You see, Cruz had an opportunity to upgrade some of his library to the DRM-free, 256Kbps bitrate AACs offered by iTunes plus, but Cruz only wanted to upgrade a few select albums in his library. Cruz buys music for different reasons—not just for listening enjoyment. Sometimes he needs to research a song, sometim
19.11.2007 01:20 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Over-priced Apple $999 SATA RAID Card is actually a reasonably priced SAS Card.
We were right. Sort of. We knew there had to be more to the $999 Apple RAID Card. Thanks to astute commenter Scotty, we now do. It turns out it is an SAS controller as well.
Perhaps Apple are saving this announcement for some new products? It would make sense because while you can put SATA drives on an SAS controller, but you cannot put those insanely fast 15,000 RPM drives on the inputs on the current MacPro motherboard. (oops- turns out you can with an iPass connector - thanks commenter Trancepreist(!!). Apple hiding this expensiv
19.11.2007 01:20 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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19.11.2007 1:00 Uhr
Aluminum iMac Update
Apple has released an update to fix the video freezing problem which some people experienced on their 20" or 24" Aluminum iMac.
This update is not offered on all of these machines. It is only available for those machines that need it.
Note: For it to appear, it is necessary to have installed the iMac Software Update 1.2.1 in Tiger or the iMac Software Update 1.3 in Leopard.
It is a firmware update for the video card. Once the software is installed, it is necessary to run the "iMac Graphics Firmware Update" which is found in the Utilities folder.
[translation by jwa]
19.11.2007 00:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Amazon intros Kindle: the "iPod of reading"
NewsWeek today provided the first look at the Amazon Kindle (link to be active soon), the company's first eBook reader and self-made electronics of any kind. As suggested by numerous leaks, the reader is designed as the first eBook reader to be in constant contact with the Internet. A new network service, dubbed Whispernet, will let the device re
19.11.2007 00:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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