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26.12.2007 24:00 Uhr
Everex gPC gets reviewed, thrashed
Filed under: Desktops
Just because something sells out, that doesn't mean that it's up to snuff. Substantiating said claim is the Everex gPC, which recently did an outstanding job of frustrating and disappointing reviewers at PCMag. Put simply, the gPC was found to be aggravatingly underpowered, and was deemed "one of those PCs you buy as a gift for the holidays and return to the store in January." Additionally, the crew stated that it really functioned best (read: only) as a web-based PC, and while we're sure the operating system will strike people differently depending on their level of computer literacy,
26.12.2007 23:54 Uhr, Engadget,
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Game Room: Peggle for iPod
Part pinball, part pachinko, and part Breakout, Peggle joins the ranks of iPod games that are just about perfect for Apple's handheld music player.
26.12.2007 23:54 Uhr, Macworld,
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sQuba, the driving, diving concept car from Rinspeed
Filed under: Transportation
Our old friends at Swiss tuning, restoration, and general ride-pimping expert Rinspeed are back with perhaps their most ambitious project to date: a fully-submersible concept car dubbed the sQuba that's equally at home on the road or under the sea. Set to be unveiled next March at the Geneva Motor Show, the multi-faceted, electric motor-powered vehicle reminds us somewhat of the Gibbs Aquada and Hydra Spyder, except the sQuba is actually able to dive and navigate up to t
26.12.2007 23:23 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 23:00 Uhr
ATP's GPS Photo Finder geotags your pix OTG
Filed under: Digital Cameras, GPS
If you're heavy into geotagging -- and we think you are -- you may want to look into an interesting new product from ATP (no relation to the multifunctional nucleotide of the same name) called the GPS Photo Finder, a unique device which automatically tags your digital pictures with latitude and longitude, without the need for a PC nearby. The little rectangular box works by reading SD, MMC or Memory Stick data and then tagging pictures on the media with location coordinates (as long as your camera is synced to the clock of the Photo Finder). The internal 128MB of memory allows for roughly 550 hours of tracking, and the
26.12.2007 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: LaCie Ethernet Disk mini Home Edition
initial setup
Despite the added complexity of networking, LaCie's Ethernet Disk mini for most users will be only slightly more complex to setup than a directly connected drive. Like most of the company's drives, the disk can either lay on its side or with a vertical stand: the latter is easy to fit quickly. The build quality is a level above s
26.12.2007 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: LaCie Ethernet Disk mini HE
Network-attached storage has often been the reserve of businesses, and is only now catching on with home users wanting to share a common pool of files between their computers or with others online. But what about as the hub for a media center? With some help from Axentra's HipServ software, LaCie is hoping that its Ethernet Disk mini Home Edition
26.12.2007 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.12.2007 22:00 Uhr
Vorratsdatenspeicherung: Köhler hat unterschrieben
Bundespräsident Köhler hat das Gesetz zur Vorratsdatenspeicherung unterzeichnet, wonach es am 1. Januar 2008 in Kraft tritt. Der Arbeitskreis Vorratsdatenspeicherung und viele andere Organisationen und Verbände verurteilen das Gesetz zur Neuregelung der Telekommunikation und Vorratsdatenspeicherung allerdings als verfassungswidrig und können die Einschätzung des Bundespräsidenten nicht nachvollziehen. (Vorratsdatenspeicherung)
26.12.2007 21:50 Uhr, golem,
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News: Findley Designs releases iPod Access Photo v1.3 with iPhone support
Findley Designs has released iPod Access Photo v1.3, the latest version of its photo utility for iPod. iPod Access Photo allows users to select individual photos and albums on their iPods and move them back onto their computer or external hard drive. New in version 1.3 is support for the iPhone and iPod touch, improved support for the iPod classic and iPod nano (with video), and support for Mac OS X 10.5. Other features include the ability to view…
26.12.2007 21:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Reminder: Phosphor E Ink watch giveaways almost closed!
Filed under: Announcements, Wearables
We know you want to be the envy of all your friends and colleagues by sporting one of the trio of Phosphor e-ink watches we're giving away, so if you haven't entered already, consider this a friendly reminder that the clock is ticking on all three contests. Entering is as easy as leaving a comment, so just make sure to read the rules and then throw your hat into the ring. Reminder: You can only enter once per giveaway (up to three times total).
26.12.2007 21:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple-Aktie erstmalig bei 200 US-Dollar
Als krönenden Abschluss des für Apple sehr erfolgreichen Jahres 2007 überschritt die Apple-Aktie am gestrigen Mittwoch zum ersten Mal die 200-Dollar-Grenze. Analysten reagierten wenig überrascht und sehen die Gründe hierfür in dem seit Jahresbeginn wachsenden Vertrauen der Investoren in die weitere positive Entwicklung des Unternehmens. Vor allem die Vorstellung des iPhones habe zu der Entwicklung an der Börse beigetragen, aber auch die neuen iPod-Generationen und iMacs taten ihr übriges.
26.12.2007 21:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.12.2007 21:00 Uhr
Review: Need for Speed Carbon
Apple's move to the Intel platform created new opportunities for developers to use technology that allows Windows programs to be ported to the Mac with no modifications to the source code. Electronic Arts uses Cider from TransGaming, which loads a Windows program into an Intel Macís memory and links it to Win32 programming. As a result, Intel Mac u
26.12.2007 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Hello Kitty gets Swarovski-studded again on the NEC LaVie G laptop
Filed under: Laptops
When you really love Hello Kitty, it's safe to say that one of anything featuring her image is never enough. If you know what we mean, you may want to check into the latest high-end entry in the canon: the NEC LaVie G Hello Kitty edition -- a follow-up to this Summer's LaVie -- once again featuring images of the ubiquitous cat studded in breathtaking Swarovski crystals. Underneath the glitz you'll find a 15.4-inch WXGA display, an AMD Turion CPU, 2GB of RAM, a 120GB hard drive,
26.12.2007 20:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone helps O2 lure customers of competition
Apple's iPhone is helping its UK wireless carrier partner to lure customers from competitors, according to FT.com. O2 CEO Matthew Key says about 60 percent of UK iPhone customers are new to his company, and expressed confidence in the prospect of landing an exclusive deal for Apple's second-generation iPhone with faster 3G wireless service when it
26.12.2007 20:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.12.2007 20:00 Uhr
Wii bowler beats real bowler in senior videogame tourney
Filed under: Gaming
Proving once again that athleticism and real-world experience have little bearing on the outcome of Wii Sports matches, a 79-year-old bowler was defeated by an 84-year-old who'd only recently picked up the game -- virtually -- in their retirement community's latest Nintendo tournament. Obviously a popular pastime among the senior crowd, playing Wii has gotten so big at the 3000-resident Riderwood complex in Montgomery County, Maryland that semi-regular tournies are
26.12.2007 19:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Earth Trek's 2-in-1 mult-card reader has a USB twist
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Storage
We've been bored by the entirely too utilitarian concept of multi-card readers ever since they were hosting our SmartMedia and xD cards, but Earth Trek seems to have revitalized the concept for 2008. The 2-in-1 rotary multi-card reader has a patented swiveling USB 2.0 connector to let you come at it from all angles -- not exactly going to revolutionize your memory card experience, but a nice touch. The reader also includes a plug and adaptors for charging your phone, which seems random but useful. No word on price or availability.
26.12.2007 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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XM and Warner settle, it's a Festivus miracle!
Filed under: Portable AudioWell, not really miraculous -- this was totally and completely expected when we saw XM and Universal kiss and make up a couple weeks ago -- but now XM and Warner Music Group have finally found some common ground over the XM Pioneer Inno player song recording issue. The terms of the settlement are undisclosed, but we're sure they include stipulations of heavy DRM and various feats of strength.&nb
26.12.2007 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Airlines planning to filter in-flight Internet
As airlines begin resuming in-flight Internet services, some have already decided to filter what passengers can do, writes the Associated Press. American Airlines -- confirming plans -- will be joined by Alaska Airlines in soon blocking access to VoIP services such as Skype, while companies such as Virgin America are currently contemplating a ban.
26.12.2007 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: O2 chief sees steady iPhone sales, data usage
In a recent meeting with Apple CEO Steve Jobs, O2 CEO Matthew Key has said that 200,000 iPhones should have been sold in the UK by early January, in-line with expectations. Speaking ahead of his meeting with Jobs, Key told the Financial Times, “The big question for us is ‘What does the future look like in terms of product roll-out?’.” Key has said that he is confident that O2 will carry the 3G iPhone when it is released next…
26.12.2007 19:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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26.12.2007 19:00 Uhr
A few favorite gadgets
As 2007 draws to a close, it's a time for remembrance of things past. The last year has been a pretty good one for all things gadgety, so let me take this opportunity to wax self-involved and take a look at the handful of gizmos that have made this year for technology and me.
26.12.2007 18:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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Apple, new tech trigger flash oversupply?
A combination of Apple's seasonal sales and new manufacturing process are instigating a crisis in NAND flash memory, claim memory makers. As Apple typically ramps down its requests for the memory to reflect cooling demand after the holidays, the company has left the associated chipmakers with excess stock that will force them to drop prices to cle
26.12.2007 18:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: New iPod accessories spotted from Sony, iHome
Over the holidays, iLounge editors spotted new, previously-unannounced iPod accessories from both Sony and iHome. The Sony TMR-BT8iP is a Dock-connecting Bluetooth 2.0+EDR adapter for iPod, which sells for $70. It is interesting that the BT8iP doesn’t come in a bundle, but is instead sold by itself as a solution for those wishing to send iPod audio to a Bluetooth-capable device. We also spotted a new line of iPod-docking table lamps from iHome…
26.12.2007 18:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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NVidia GeForce-9-Reihe im Februar 2008?
Die chinesische Seite expreview.com will von einer baldigen Einführung der neuen GeForce-9-Serie aus dem Hause Nvidia erfahren haben. Als erster Vertreter dieser soll die GeForce 9600GT pünktlich zum Valentinstag 2008 vorgestellt werden. Sie soll den unter dem Namen D9P bekannten Grafikprozessor in 65-Nanometer-Bauweise verwenden und standardmäßig mit 512 MB Arbeitsspeicher aufwarten, der mit einer Bandbreite von 256 Bit angesprochen wird.
26.12.2007 18:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Android phones at Feb. expo, Apple missing?
Phones using Google's Android platform could make their first public appearance as early as February, according to the exhibitor listing for the Mobile World Congress show beginning that month. The search engine developer has booked two separate spaces at the event, giving the company an unusually large amount of space that is not believed to be c
26.12.2007 18:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.12.2007 18:00 Uhr
Russian GPS alternative near completion, Putin and dog celebrate
Filed under: GPSRussia has announced the successful launch of three additional GLONASS navigation satellites on Christmas Day, bringing the total number of functional units to 18, and reportedly scaring the beejezus out of Santa and his reindeer during liftoff. The GPS competitor -- first begun in the Soviet era and only recently revived after years of post-collapse neglect -- is now theoretically capable of providing coverage to the entire Russian territory, with First Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov claiming that the first compatible consumer devices will be available in the middle of next year. By 2010 Russia plans to open the system up to outside nations
26.12.2007 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia extends Ovi invitation to Apple
Nokia has offered Apple a chance to join its Ovi Web portal, which would integrate the iTunes Store with the company's own collection of services -- including the Nokia music store, photo sharing, and access to services like Flickr. "In Finnish, Ovi means door. And our door is open. Of course, Apple can get into our portal. We even invite (Apple In
26.12.2007 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: Google Mac widgets, iRemember
In brief: Google updates its Mac widgets, MacNN reviews iRemember 2.2, macProVideo teaches upgrades and color correction, and Custom Solutions slips subliminal messages into Macs. Mac users who regularly rely on Google's Gmail, Blogger or Search History widgets were recently asked to upgrade the software; the company now explains that it was infor
26.12.2007 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Buy a 1080p BRAVIA and Sony Australia will toss in a PS3 for free
Filed under: Displays, Gaming, HDTV, Home Entertainment
It looks like we're going to have to postpone our move to South Korea momentarily as we jet over to Australia and clean 'em out of PS3s. Sony Australia is giving away a free 40GB PS3 with every 1080p TV purchase in the XBR, X or W BRAVIA series of LCDs. The 40-inch W series starts at AU$2,999, while the 40GB PS3 retails for $699 kangaroo bucks, so it reall
26.12.2007 17:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 17:00 Uhr
AirPort Extreme in England nicht verfügbar
Die aktuelle AirPort-Extreme-Basisstation ist noch nicht gerade alt und basiert auf den neuesten 802.11n-Spezifikationen. In den USA und in Europa ist sie bis auf ein Land weiterhin im Apple Online Store verfügbar. In England hingegen trifft der potenzielle Kunde momentan auf den Lieferstatus "nicht verfügbar", auch der ehemalige Kaufpreis ist verschwunden.
26.12.2007 16:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Upcoming AMD Radeon HD 3450, 3470 and 3650 low-enders leaked
Filed under: Displays, Gaming
DisplayPort is the most fun when you snag it on the cheap, and according to some leaked specs over on Madbox PC, AMD has a $50 Radeon in the works that'll have you running that 30-incher off of USB for a pittance. The Radeon HD 3450 card is based on the RV620 core, running at 525MHz, with 256MB of RAM and just a VGA plug to accompany the DisplayPort. The HD 3470 ($60) hits 600MHz and 512MB of RAM, and does DVI, while the HD 3650 ($100) maxes out the trio at 800MHz, with 512MB of RAM as well and the RV635 core to bac
26.12.2007 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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JVC gives HP-FX500 earbuds the classy wooden touch
Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio
So you like wooden headphones, and you're down with JVC's offerings, but you don't have a thousand bucks to spend on the company's swanky HP-DX1000 over-the-ear cans. Before, you might have had a problem. However thanks to the new HP-FX500s earbuds, you
26.12.2007 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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ModBook steht zur Auslieferung bereit
Bereits zur Macworld 2007 im vergangenen Januar sorgte eine Kreuzung aus Notebook und Tablet-Mac für Aufsehen. Diesmal kam diese Kreation aber nicht aus dem Hause Apple, sondern von Axiotron. Der Hersteller präsentierte mit dem so genannten ModBook ein kompaktes Tablet mit berührungsempfindlichen Display und MacBook-Genen.
26.12.2007 16:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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News: New iPod accessories spottted from Sony, iHome
Over the holidays, iLounge editors spotted new, previously-unannounced iPod accessories from both Sony and iHome. The Sony TMR-BT8iP is a Dock-connecting Bluetooth 2.0+EDR adapter for iPod, which sells for $70. It is interesting that the BT8iP doesn’t come in a bundle, but is instead sold by itself as a solution for those wishing to send iPod audio to a Bluetooth-capable device. We also spotted a new line of iPod-docking table lamps from iHome…
26.12.2007 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Flip4Mac WMV 2.2 adds Leopard, better streaming
Telestream has released a new update for its Flip4Mac WMV Components packages, bringing their version to 2.2. The software is used to play, import and/or convert Windows Media videos in a manner compatible with QuickTime; the upgraded edition is now fully compatible with Mac OS X Leopard, and should better support online streaming, whether through
26.12.2007 16:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPhone marriage proposal warms even the cynical heart
Filed under: Cellphones
Maybe we just turn a bit sentimental during the holiday season, but damn it, we'll admit to getting a little choked up over reader Claude M's well-planned, uber-geeky proposal to his girlfriend -- even if his method of choice did happen to employ the totally overexposed iPhone. Being the romantic fellow that he is, Clause spent what must have been numerous hours producing a video proposal in the style of those ubiquitous commercials -- as you can see after the break -- and then screened it for his sweetheart (probably on his or her you-know-what) while they were strolling around the area where they'd first met in colleg
26.12.2007 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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IDC: Acer, Apple among winners in notebooks
Notebook computer marketshare has seen a major shakeup in the third calendar quarter of this year, says a recent report from the marketing research group IDC. While HP retains a comfortable lead, Acer and ASUS have both moved up one rank to assume second and eighth places respectively. Acer's tactic of splitting its portables into clearly split h
26.12.2007 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Apple patent points to automatic volume control for iPod
A new Apple patent application suggests that the company may be working on an iPod with automatic volume control. The patent describes a system that automatically calculates how long a person has been listening, and at what volume, determining when to begin reducing the sound level. It would also calculate how much “quiet time” the person received in between the iPod being turned off and restarted, which determines how much to increase…
26.12.2007 16:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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26.12.2007 16:00 Uhr
Buch-Rezension: PC und Internet für die Familie
Das Internet ist ein spannendes Medium, aber besonders für Kinder nicht ganz ohne Risiko. Von jugendfreien zu jugendgefährdenden Inhalten ist es im Web nur ein kleiner Schritt. Was können besorgte Eltern dagegen tun, dass ihre Sprösslinge die falschen Seiten sehen?
26.12.2007 15:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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News: iLounge asks: How were your holidays?
With the gift-giving holidays over and the New Year fast approaching, iLounge’s editors want to know: how did December treat you? Did you just join the ranks of the iPod or iPhone nation? Get some great new goodies? Tell us your story in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!
26.12.2007 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Alle Jahre wieder: Vom Umgang mit ungeliebten Weihnachtsgeschenken
Es müssen nicht immer selbstgestrickte Socken sein, die alljährlich zum Anti-Geschenk gekürt werden. Die Bandbreite des schlechten Geschmacks unter dem Weihnachtsbaum ist vielfältig: Die Musik-CD, die so gar nicht in Ihre Sammlung passt, das Sachbuch mit gut gemeinten bis unverschämten Lebenshilfen oder die Kleinigkeiten, bei denen nicht sicher ist, ob der Schenker beim Aussuchen wirklich hingeschaut hat - die Liste lässt sich individuell und unendlich fortsetzen. Doch wohin mit all dem Krusch, wenn der Weihnachtsbaum bald abgeschmückt und alles Festliche vergessen ist?
26.12.2007 15:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Airport Extreme 'not available' in UK
The Airport Extreme base station has been temporarily removed from sale at Apple UK's online storefront, checks show. While still listed under wireless accessories, the Extreme's status has been changed to "not available," and accordingly no price is mentioned either. The disappearance is also apparently unique to the UK, as the American, Canadia
26.12.2007 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Optimus Maximus delayed until February, unless you skimp on firmware
Filed under: Peripherals
We've been waiting this long, what's a couple more months? Art Lebedev has announced that the Optimus Maximus keyboard isn't quite ready for prime time yet, and will be delayed until late February. Lucky for us reckless early adopters, we can still get Art Lebedev to ship us the keyboard as is this month, it'll just be lacking certain software firmware update features. It also appears there's going to be a bit of a limited supply on OLED keys, which we suppose was inevitable. We can always
26.12.2007 15:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Rockefeller University scientists figure out how to see smells
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsWe already knew that select scientists were working up an advanced electronic nose, but now a team at Rockefeller University has apparently figured out a way to actually see smells. Supposedly, these gurus closely investigated fly larvae and found that sensing odors "in stereo" enabled flies to navigate to smells much more effectively than when only one olfactory organ was used. As they studied said phenomenon, the researchers used a "novel spectroscopic technique that exploited infrared light to create environments where they could see, control and precisely quantify the distribution of th
26.12.2007 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 15:00 Uhr
Optimus OLED keyboard pushed to February
Art Lebedev Studios today revealed that its Optimus Maximus keyboard has been delayed until late February. Although the company has nearly filled its capacity for preorders, which began earlier this month, the firmware that controls its unique features needs to be improved before the device can begin shipping in earnest, according to the Russian d
26.12.2007 14:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Master Lock unveils smartTouch garage door opener
Filed under: Household
Let's face it: there's a myriad ways to open one's garage door, but you won't find us kvetching over a new, relatively affordable alternative to the tried and true numeric keypad. Master Lock's smartTouch GDO is a universal add-on device that ditches the numbers and relies instead on the swiping of your digit to open the connected door. Purportedly, you can register up to 20 users on a single device, ensuring that your entire fraternity will have the ability to sneak in through the garage door if they misplace the house key. Sadly, it's not likely to arrive before the Spring semest
26.12.2007 14:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 14:00 Uhr
AMD's triple-core Phenoms to launch in March?
Filed under: DesktopsEarlier this year, we heard that AMD would be unleashing a few triple-core Phenoms in Q1 of next year, and now DigiTimes has a few more details surrounding the forthcoming launch. Reportedly, the B2 stepping Phenom 8400 (2.1GHz) and 8600 (2.3GHz) will be hitting shelves in March, while the B3 stepping 8700 (2.4GHz), 8650 (2.3GHz) and 8450 (2.1GHz) will be loosed sometime in Q2 2008. Beyond that, it looks as if we'll have to wait for more details to emerge, but at least you've got a few more hard numbers to pencil in for next year, right?
26.12.2007 13:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 13:00 Uhr
Vorschau: 3-Way-SLI-PC von Atelco
Dass neue Hardware in der Redaktion eintrifft ist mittlerweile nichts Außergewöhnliches mehr. Beinahe schon wöchentlich schafft es die ein oder andere (manchmal auch gleich mehrere) Grafikkarte in unser Testlabor zu kommen. Nichtsdestotrotz gibt es immer noch außergewöhnliche Hardware, auf die wir gespannt warten.
26.12.2007 12:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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In eigener Sache: Server-Downtime
Wir entschuldigen uns für den Server-Ausfall während der letzten 12 Stunden, doch so wie es aussieht ist unser Slashdot-Effekt nun mal Weihnachten. Mit etwas Glück sollte nun alles wieder wie gewohnt laufen.
26.12.2007 12:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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26.12.2007 12:00 Uhr
Drastischer Verkaufsrückgang für MP3-Player - nur iPod stabil
Die für die Unterhaltungs- und Multimediabranche so wichtige Weihnachtssaison verlief insbesondere für Apple in diesem Jahr außerordentlich erfolgreich. Dass dies jedoch nicht etwa allein auf eine insgesamt positive Marktlage zurückzuführen ist, zeigt die jüngste Untersuchung des Martforschungsunternehmens "The NPD Group". Aus dieser geht hervor, dass vor allem die Zahl der verkauften tragbaren MP3-Spieler drastisch zurückgegangen ist und weiter sinkt. Auch die Gründe für den sinkenden Absatz und die dazu konträre Stabilität der iPod-Verkäufe meinen die Analysten zu erkennen.
26.12.2007 11:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Add Tech intros diminutive AD-HSM10 Bluetooth headset
Filed under: Cellphones
Considering the multitude of Bluetooth headsets out there which claim to be the smallest this world has to offer, we're not apt to believe that Add Tech's AD-HSM10 is actually the most diminutive, regardless of what the firm promises. Nevertheless, this wee earpiece is indeed tiny, and since this little bugger only weighs five grams, you might just forget it's even resting in your ear
26.12.2007 11:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 11:00 Uhr
Microsoft verschenkt Vista-Ultimate-Lizenzen
Microsoft möchte sich bei jedem Beta-Tester von Windows Vista bedanken, der einen Beitrag geleistet hat. Rund ein Jahr nach der offiziellen Vorstellung der finalen Version des Betriebssystems verteilt Microsoft Weihnachtsgeschenke: Jeder Beta-Tester, der sich eine Version von Windows Vista Ultimate gekauft hat, darf sich eine zweite kostenlos holen.
Microsoft-Email: YOU were a significant contributor to the development of Windows Vista. Your part
26.12.2007 10:36 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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März: Tiger-Update und Software-Feuerwerk
Die Cebit kämpft mit einem Trend, den Apple gesetzt hat. Den Sinn der Hilfskampagne ?Product Red? zweifeln Kritiker an. Apple werkelt an Leopard und wartet den Tiger. Und Adobe feiert eine große Party in New York ? Das ist der März 2007 im Überblick.
26.12.2007 10:20 Uhr, Macwelt,
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26.12.2007 10:00 Uhr
DIY robotic foosball table is ready to throw down
Filed under: Gaming, Robots
Finally, your dreams of a constant foosball opponent have become a startling reality. Some clever DIY-types have come up with a solution for how to fill all those long, lonley nights -- a computer-controlled foosball table. The premise is simple: servos coupled with a micro-controller operate the arms of the table, while a camera above the action monitors the game, including the location of the ball and the opponents moves, then processes that information using a custom AI. Sure, your game won't include players like H
26.12.2007 09:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 9:00 Uhr
JR Tokai plans maglev railway for Japan, won't open until 2025
Filed under: Transportation
So here's the good news: Central Japan Railway Company (JR Tokai) has announced its intentions to construct a swank maglev railway in Japan. The bad news? It's not expected to open until 2025. Reportedly, JR Tokai will be coughing up around ¥5.1 trillion ($44 billion, give or take a few mil) of its own change to build the system that will stretch between the "Tokyo metropolitan area and the Chukyo region, with Nagoya at the center." Of course, we're all going to be cruising around in personal flying saucers in a decade anyway, so we wouldn't be too worried about the wait.[Image courtesy of
26.12.2007 08:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 8:00 Uhr
26.12.2007 7:00 Uhr
Beta: Screenium 1.0b1
Screenium captures movies of all actions on your screen, with timed capture, single-window and arbitrary size capture, multi-channel audio capture, and other features.
26.12.2007 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: PlugSuit 1.5
The plug-in manager has been rewritten for increased stability and compatibility and adds an application exclusion list, security checks for plug-ins downloaded from the Internet, and other changes.
26.12.2007 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: iBiz 3.1.9
The time billing and invoicing application adds better iCal synchronization, improved editing of start/end dates, and other changes.
26.12.2007 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: TreeView 4.0
The REALbasic control plug-in for creating tree views adds a TreeViewCustomNode class that enables users to make custom rendered nodes.
26.12.2007 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Liquid Ledger 2.1
The personal finance manager adds improvements to check printing, importing and exporting, investment tracking, multiple currencies,, and scheduled transactions.
26.12.2007 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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26.12.2007 5:00 Uhr
Switched On: The grouch
Filed under: Features, Misc. GadgetsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment.
[We have a special treat today -- our Ross Rubin has penned yet another amazing poem, for which we'd officially like to nominate him as Geek Poet Laureate. They have one of those, right? If you enjoyed this, please also check out The Slight Before Christmas, Don't
26.12.2007 04:39 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 4:00 Uhr
RIM developing angled Blackberry keyboard?
Filed under: Cellphones
If you've been astounding friends and family with your thousands-of-words-per-minute typing skills on your Blackberry, RIM's latest patent may come as a bit of a heart-stopper. According to "recent" filings from the smartphone manufacturer, a new style of keyboard is on the table which may move your familiar key placement into a slightly more angular position. The purpose of th
26.12.2007 03:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.12.2007 2:00 Uhr
Xbox Live having trouble. Again. On Christmas day.
Filed under: GamingWe hear a lot of people are having problems with Xbox Live today (we're not, for the record), but if you're feeling a bit sheepish about giving the gift of a 360 + Live service to a loved one, just imagine how Microsoft must feel. The service -- which we'd like to remind everyone is paid, unlike the competition's -- has been up and down since Christmas weekend. And it's not some surprise that there would be an influx of users today, nor is it any mystery to Microsoft how many Live accounts and Xboxes were sold over the past couple of weeks -- which is precisely why this kind of thing is so annoying. Thankfully, it seems to be a bit less widespread t
26.12.2007 01:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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