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24.01.2008 24:00 Uhr
Sonate für mehr Akkuleistung
Nicht bewegen, keine Taste drücken, Dashboard und Schreibtisch leer fegen und am besten den DVD-Schacht mit Sekundenkleber versiegeln: Dann hält auch der Akku schön lange. Die Erhöhung der Laufzeit geschieht derzeit vor allem auf der Computerseite, die Möglichkeiten der gängigen Litium-Ionen-Akkus gelten hingegen als relativ ausgeschöpft.
24.01.2008 23:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Video of the yeast-and-sugar powered generator in action: experience the power of boring
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Remember that yeast-and-sugar-powered generator from Dr. Cedrick Ngalande of Malawi we spotted a while back? Ol' Ced's back with a video of the system in action -- and an explanation of how it works, to boot. Just as most of you guessed, the system is powered by the yeast / sugar mix giving off CO2, leading to a pressure imbalance which tips the center of gravity and causes motion. What most of you didn't guess, however, is how freaking slowly that would happen -- check out the video after the break, and then wake up and wipe th
24.01.2008 23:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak goes live
Filed under: Cellphones
Those of you torn between having an SNES emulator and vibrating icons need worry no more -- a team of iPhone hackers led by the illustrious Nate True has just posted an iPhone 1.1.3 jailbreak. There are some hacker politics between the iPhone Dev Team and Nate involved, and the jailbreak is currently only for Windows users with previously-jailbroken 1.1.1 or 1.1.2 iPhones, but it's still sweet, sweet freedom. We're busy getting it up on one of our iPhones here at Engadget HQ, we'll
24.01.2008 23:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Happy Birthday to Macintosh!
Oh, we almost forgot!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MACINTOSH!
Yes, the Macintosh was introduced exactly 24 years ago, on January 24th, 1984.
And 24/24 is well worth a celebration
You've gone a long way, baby!
24.01.2008 23:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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MacBook Airs have Arrived, Early Notes
First review MacBook Airs have arrived (80GB, HDD, 1.6GHz): Gizmodo, Engadget, Macworld
Some early notes:
- Wireless Remote disk details: can't play DVD media, can't burn a CD, can't listen to a music CD,
24.01.2008 23:20 Uhr, Macrumors,
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EazzzY USB stick camera concept, for taking pretend pictures
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Our mediocre efforts at "photography" are bad enough with a full-on viewfinder, so we shudder to think what might come out at the other end of a session with this here artsy EazzzY USB camera stick concept -- which is exactly why we're so interested. Designed by Sungwoo Park and featured over on Yanko Design, EazzzY probably hasn't a chance at ever making it to market, but we can imagine quite a few hipster types that'd jump at the chance to do some shooting-from-the-hip with this colorful thing. And that's really what matters.
24.01.2008 23:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Livid unveils Ohm hardware instrument
Livid Instruments today introduced Ohm, its latest hardware instrument that serves as a real-time MIDI control surface designed to give digital audio and video performers an interface for performance and presentation. Ohm is a custom-built instrument for digital artists provides hands-on control, and is designed for performance with a bank of 36 bu
24.01.2008 23:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.01.2008 23:00 Uhr
Fold a phone
Gadgetbox is back with a special Thursday edition of everybody's favorite gadget blog. We've got plenty in store for you, too, from a foldable cell phone, to Spider-Man's power strip of choice, to a hard drive enclosure for the truly paranoid.
24.01.2008 22:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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Apple files more touch screen patents
Apple has filed two more patents related to its touch screen technology, which follow a patent filing discovered earlier today. The new patents, titled 'Touch pad for handheld device' and 'Techniques for interactive input to portable electronic devices' cover scrolling features found in a touch pad as well as techniques for providing user input to
24.01.2008 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung intros i8 compact camera
Following its announcement of the GX-20 DSLR, Samsung has also revealed the i8, a new compact. The camera features an 8.2-megapixel sensor, with light sensitivity up to ISO 1600, and a lens capable of 3x optical zoom. Where it distinguishes itself however is in its ability to act as an MP3/MPEG-4 media player, and in its movie recording mode, whi
24.01.2008 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Alesis unveils new iPod audio equipment
Alesis, has introduced three new iPod-compatible audio products, including a new PA system and two new recording devices. The TransActive Mobile is a portable PA system with an integrated iPod Dock. It features features a rechargeable 12-hour battery, aluminum construction, a high-efficiency amplifier, the ability to use music from the iPod as a backing track for attached instruments, and four inputs for connecting microphones, electric or bass guitars,…
24.01.2008 22:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Empower debuts three new PNDs ready for re-branding
Filed under: GPSWe don't often catch sight of units like these until after they've already begun the usual cycle of re-brands and ever so slight changes, but the folks at Empower apparently decided to shake things up a bit and give everyone an early peek at its latest trio of personal navigation devices, which are now available to OEM/ODM and other "private-label customers." Those devices include the P2000, P2200 and P2800, each of which boast 4.3-inch touch screens, along with built-in Bluetooth handsfree functionality and support for traffic advisory data. The P2200 ups things slightly from the base model with an integrated digital camera, while the top-end P2800 adds a wireless rear-view camera for some help backin
24.01.2008 22:23 Uhr, Engadget,
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Strom erzeugen aus Abwärme
Wissenschaflter aus Kaliforien haben durch Zufall eine Entdeckung gemacht, die möglicherweise einen Teil unserer Energieprobleme löst: Ihnen fiel auf, dass in einem haarfeiner Draht aus Silizium Strom fließt, wenn man ihn an einem Ende erhitzt. Auf diese Weise kann man aus Abwärme beispielsweise in einem Auto Strom erzeugen. (Notebook, Computer)
24.01.2008 22:20 Uhr, golem,
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First shots of Windows 7 leaked? And by 7, we mean Vista.
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
There's no telling how legitimate these shots might be, and it's quite clear that these screens won't be giving us any juicy details about Windows 7 anytime soon, but we couldn't pass on images that purport to be the first from a super-secret test build of Windows 7 seeded to "key partners." So, anything to see here? Not that we can tell, from the looks of things we're looking at a copy of Vista with the name "Windows 7 Ultimate" tacked on, but there's no telling what's happening under t
24.01.2008 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Yahoo planning DRM-free music store?
Yahoo is in talks to revamp its music store to remove copy protection, says a report from the Chinese news agency SINA. Two record label executives have allegedly confirmed that Yahoo is in preliminary negotiations to change its service from its current, Windows Media protected format to an unspecified, unguarded format that would be interchangeab
24.01.2008 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.01.2008 22:00 Uhr
Former Apple engineer speaks
Former Apple software engineer Jens Alfke has posted a blog entry about his departure from the company, why he did it, and Apple's perceived cultural/operation faults. Alfke initially worked on the now-defunct OpenDoc project, and later moved into social software, which he found Apple to be less-than-enthusiastic about: "I'm fascinated with social
24.01.2008 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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FCC begins 700MHz auction; no major bids
The Federal Communications Commission today began the highly anticipated auction for the 700MHz wireless spectrum. Divided into several blocks of airspace, the contest is widely believed to be responsible for future wide-area Internet airspace both across the US as a whole as well as for regional carriers. The rules of the auction prevent the FCC
24.01.2008 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Remote Disc: no movie playback, no HD support, and everything else you need to know
Filed under: Features, Storage, Networking
One of the more more interesting, albeit minor, announcements at Macworld was Remote Disc, Apple's method to undermine the need to bundle an optical drive with the Air. To our chagrin, Apple also undermined the ability to do much fun or useful with the disc sharing system. Here's what you need to know about Remote Disc, top to bottom:
The Remote Disc installer is 42.3MB for Mac, and takes almost 86MB of space! AND it requires a restart of the host Mac. (Windows
24.01.2008 21:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Western Digital intros 320GB-per-platter 3.5-inch hard drives
Filed under: StorageIt looks like Western Digital's hard drives are about to get a good deal denser, with the company now rolling out its first 3.5-inch WD Caviar drives based on 320GB-per-platter technology. That, as the company points out, is the very same areal density seen recently in WD's 160 GB-per-platter 2.5-inch Scorpio drives, which topped out with a total of 320GB of storage due to the obvious size constraints. While the 3.5-inch drives have plenty more room to grow than their smaller counterparts, Western Digital seems to be starting things out slow, with only a single-p
24.01.2008 21:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple: Document Updates
Apple posts a MacBook Air developer note and updates Human Interface Guidelines for Leopard. Seeking Alpha posts a transcript of Apple's conference call with financial analysts.
24.01.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Nvidia arbeitet an ersten GPGPUs für den Mac
Wie AppleInsider in Erfahrung gebracht haben will, arbeitet Nvidia momentan an ersten GPGPUs für den Mac. Bei den GPGPUs handelt es sich um eine neue Generation von Grafikprozessoren, die Aufgaben übernehmen können, die normalerweise von der CPU ausgeführt werden. Somit lassen sich auch Programme be
24.01.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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AT&T hands out free hotspot access to broadband customers, ups its bandwidth
Filed under: Wireless, Networking
AT&T, continuing to be the open, giving, and free-wheeling loony that it is, has decided to bestow cost-free access to its 10,000+ WiFi hotspots (for its broadband subscribers, that is). Effective immediately, if you're tossing money the company's way for any high-speed access, you can hop onto wireless networks in retail shops, restaurants, and airports free of charge provided they're AT&T networks. We know its a lot to handle, but get this -- the telco has also upped the speeds of its U-verse service to a whopping 10 Mbps downstream / 1.5 Mbps upstream configuration, undoubtedly warming the hearts of AT&T subscribers hankering for a little more bandwidth to sustain t
24.01.2008 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nvidia working on first GPGPUs for Apple Macs
Graphics chipmaker Nvidia Corp. is in the early developmental stages of its first Mac-bound GPGPUs, AppleInsider has learned.
Short for general-purpose computing on graphics processing units, GPGPUs are a new wave of graphics processors that can b
24.01.2008 21:05 Uhr, AppleInsider,
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24.01.2008 21:00 Uhr
iTunes movie rentals in Europe on a slow boat to China
Filed under: Portable VideoIt may be exceptionally easy to use, but rolling out Apple's iTunes movie rental service to Europe will be no easy task. This according to a piece just published by the The New York Times. Despite known collectively as Europe, the EU's 27 member countries remain a patchwork of convoluted regulatory fragments related to digital media. For example, in The Nether
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sanyo sells cellphones (by the seashore) to Kyocera
Filed under: Cellphones
Sanyo just made official what's been rumored since August: the sale of its troubled cellphone division to Kyocera. The deal is set for completion on April 1st at a value of about $350 million. The deal involves about 2,000 employees moving from Sanyo's mobile phone operation to Kyocera where they can reminisce with ex-Qualcommers about the good ol' days.
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intelligent dashboard could shut off distractions to improve reaction times
Filed under: Transportation
We've already seen whips that brake for us, steer for us and wheel us into that last remaining spot on 5th Avenue without marring someone's BMW, so it follows logic that we'd see vehicles that peer into our minds, too. Research done by a crew at the Technical University of Berlin has shown that a "smart dashboard" could
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bowers & Wilkins introduces Liberty wireless speaker system
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Apparently, Bowers & Wilkins didn't want the whole world talking at once about its forthcoming Liberty at CES, but regardless, the self-proclaimed "wireless entertainment system" is all out in the open now. Slated to land this fall for a currently undisclosed price, the setup will consist of two XTW 8 towers, a pair of XTW 2 bookshelf units, an XTW Center channel and a PVW 1 subwoofer. Additionally, you'll find integrated class-D amplifiers and a rather sexy (albeit elusive) control unit, and if that wasn't enough, it's also the "first wireless system" capable of transmitting eight channels -- 5.1 for one room and two extra channels for remote zones. This system even ut
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Which nuvi is the right nuvi for you?
Filed under: GPS
Yeah, we sure love our charts / tables too, and with Garmin's nüvi lineup now bordering on thoroughly overwhelming, we're glad to see the folks over at NaviGadget doing the dirty work and cranking out "the ultimate nüvi comparison table." Click on for a much easier way to digest the latest outpouring of nüvis, will ya?
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Lenovo to outsource all laptop production to Taiwanese suppliers
Filed under: Laptops
Apparently that cheap Chinese labor ain't what it used to be: Lenovo's putting all its laptop eggs in the Taiwan basket. Lenovo currently has Quanta, Compal, Wistron and Inventec building for it in Taiwan, and the company plans to drop one of those from its consumer line and add one manufacturer to its ThinkPad line. This apparently means that Lenovo's outsourcing its laptop manufacturing completely for the first time in its history, which might seem a bit odd for a Chinese company, but with Lenovo's market share slipping to the likes of Acer, it seems the time is right to make a move. [Via
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Magellan Maestro Elite 4350 wants to help you drive into your next lake
Filed under: GPS
Let's not kid ourselves, navigation devices are the latest technological threat to our health and well being in the US, making them guest of honor #1 at the Engadget HQ. This particular people killer, the Maestro Elite 4350 from Magellan, includes a number of life-endangering features, like 3D landmarks, text-to-speech, voice commands, Life Traffic info and -- worst of all -- built-in AAA travel info. It's a veritable death trap. There's also historical traffic info, which lets you know how fast a certain road
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Toshiba adds 3G to the featherweight Portege R500
Filed under: Laptops
Forget the MacBook Air: those folks seeking the absolute lightest notebooks on the planet know that Windows machines are still the only way to go, and Toshiba has proven that once again with an official 3G upgrade to the already impressive Portege R500. According to Akihabara News (which seems to be a little confused concerning the model number here), two new 12.1-inch, HSDPA-equipped configurations will be available this month: the ultra-lightweight (and ultra-pricey) R500-11J, highlighte
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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The Weighted Companion PC isn't bitter or anything
Filed under: Desktops
Got that song stuck in your head? You know, the song. Go ahead, hum a few bars, nobody's going to notice. "This was a triumph" Bet it's in there now! Now, while you spend the next 6-8 weeks trying wrench that beautiful melody from you head, you can concentrate on the harm you've caused to innocent weighted companion cubes over the world, and think about making restitution. Take this homage built by Magnus Persson, for example: it allows the cube to fulfill a higher calling as a case for a VIA Epia EX1500G, and it looks pretty too -- it's almost like that little incident never happened!
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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"HBO on Broadband" to offer free downloads, live feed
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Networking
Being an HBO subscriber is about to get a lot more appealing, as the Time Warner-owned pay channel giant is set to roll out a new service that allows subscribers to both download select content as well as view live feeds on their PC. "HBO on Broadband," as the feature is called, will give HBO on Demand customers on Time Warner's Roadrunner network access to both the live east coast feed along with numerous TV episodes and Hollywood films, although downloads expire after 12 weeks or less, and you can't natively transfer any of this video swag to a portable device. Mac support is also con
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sharp's SP600 PMP does it all with a yawn
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
This little PMP is certainly spectastic, the Sharp SP600 has a 4.3-inch screen, 30GB HDD, any video or audio codec you'd want (including OGG and H.264), plus an SD card slot, e-dictionary and Windows CE 5.0. The 419,000 won ($444 US) pricetag isn't even that bad, but we're seriously depressed by the "aesthetics" here. If you're going to run just any hunk of plastic through the manufacturing line, you might as well make sure that hunk of plastic accidentally looks like one of iriver's recent gems
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Japan toying with idea of cellphone "sommeliers"
Filed under: Cellphones
Japan seems set to begin licensing cellphone vendors as "sommeliers" in an attempt to help guide cheerful consumers through the quagmire of choices available for handsets and plans in Japan. Japan's communication ministry is looking to the private sector to manage the potential nightmare exam and certification process, with children's online safety highlighted as an important part of the plan. Mobile sommelier sounds like a pretty sweet title, we can totally feel how an HTC TyTN II might be paired with an earthy unlimited plan followed by the soft nutty finish of a 200-minute a
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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MiLeap X and Y laptop details get fleshed out
Filed under: Laptops
We already had a pretty good indication of the specs for HCL's new low-cost MiLeap X and Y laptops, but those that still haven't had their curiosity satisfied can now get their fix courtesy of PCLaunches, which has the complete rundown on both systems. As expected the lower-end MiLeap X is Classmate PC through and through, including a 900MHz Celeron M processor, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of flash memory, two USB ports, and the usual 7-inch 800 x 600 display. The more UMPC-like MiLeap Y, on the oth
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Handpresso gets unboxed: how did we ever get by without?
Filed under: Household
Actually, that headline is a bit misleading, since we'd never actually subscribe to a method of coffee production that required any sort of effort before the coffee is actually in our body -- clearly defeating the purpose -- but this Handpresso thing is still quite the little gizmo in its own right. It works pretty much exactly like you'd expect: pump the handle to the right pressure level, add an espresso pod and hot water, flip the switch and blammo, you've got a few waking hours in a cup. Apparently the box is all fancy too, which is always nice.
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Panasonic goes wild, reveals loads of TVs in Japan
Filed under: Displays, HDTV
Every so often, we see a firm go out of its way to let loose not just one or two new products, but enough fresh kit to totally overwhelm anyone trying to digest it all. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on perspective) for us all, Panasonic has done just that with a smattering of televisions. Up first is the 17-inch TH-17LX8 LCD TV, which will be available in five different hues and offer
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bug Labs store open for business, BUGbundle unveiled for $549
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We knew today was the day, and now Bug Labs has opened its doors and cautiously invited shoppers inside. Cautious because Bug doesn't really want non-developers snapping up the kit right now, since the hardware itself is pretty much useless to the proletariat at this point without any mature software, and there isn't a bunch of it go around. To kick things off, Bug Labs is also announcing the BUGbundle, which packages a BUGbase (the WiFi-free Hiro P edition), GPS, LCD, accelerometer and 2 megapixel camera for $549. Orders are limited to one per
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Researchers devise WiFi music polling system for DJing by consensus
Filed under: Portable Audio, Wireless
It may kinda defeat the purpose of a DJ, but a group of UCLA researchers seem to think their new "Smart Party" WiFi music polling system provides an adequate substitute, and that detailed diagram above is certainly hard to argue with. As you may or may not be able to discern form that, the system relies on software to poll the music stored on each person's WiFi-enabled music device (just laptops in its current form), in turn creating a playlist based on the most popular tracks or music genres. It also keeps track of people coming an
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Switched On: Apple bets that to Air is human
Filed under: Features, LaptopsEach week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about technology, multimedia, and digital entertainment.
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Switched_On_Apple_bets_that_to_Air_is_human'; The MacBook Air is the third member of Apple's notebook line and weighs only three pounds while it barely penetrates the third dimension. Nonetheless, Apple is again banking that human factors -- particularly that bigger screens and keyboards are better -- will allow the blade-lik
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Study shows that Blu-ray sales are killin' in Japan
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Although Japan Today doesn't realize that Blu-ray discs aren't DVDs, they do have some interesting stats that shed some light on why Warner might have chose to go BD exclusive. The report is from a study of 2,300 Japanese electronic retailers, and shows that 90-percent of HD movi
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP Blackbird 002 alpha hits with Intel QX9650 Core 2 Extreme quad-core processor inside
Filed under: Desktops
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/hardware/HP_Blackbird_002_alpha_hits_with_intel_core_2_quad_processor'; Drop five grand on a HP Blackbird yet? Good, that means you don't have to start crying right now, because HP just unveiled its "best of the best" alpha system, complete with a Core 2 Extreme QX9650 processor, for a cool $5,499. There's also a PhysX card inside, and Dual CrossFire ATI Radeon X2900 XT 1GB graphics, but you still have to spring a few more hundies if you want Vista Ultimate and 4GB of ram -- Home Premium and
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Airport Extreme owners not happy to be left out of Time Capsule
Filed under: Storage, Networking
It's no secret that most of you aren't exactly pleased with Apple's decision to charge $20 to add in Mail, Maps, Stocks, Weather, and Notes to the iPod touch, but there's another segment of Apple users feeling burned by last week's announcements: Airport Extreme owners. Seems like Apple's only enabled network support for Time Machine when used with Time Capsule, not for USB disks connected to the Airport Extreme -- even though early Leopard promo materials promised such support. Of
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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The $20 iPod touch upgrade: really for legal reasons or no?
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable VideoSo the rising discontent with Apple's new habit of selective feature enabling got us thinking -- while we're not experts on the subject, the generally accepted reasoning for the $20 iPod touch upgrade fee is the accounting requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act: iPhone and Apple TV updates are free since revenue from those products is realized as a subscription over a period of time, but iPod touch updates can't be free since Apple just records that revenue directly.
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Willcom picks up a pair of sleek new candybars
Filed under: Cellphones
Check it, Willcom faithful. Two new candybar-styled handsets have emerged for your carrier of choice, and we must say, we're pretty envious. Up first is the Kyocera WX330K (or Honey Bee, as we prefer), which checks in at 42- x 120- x 9.9-millimeters, is available in five different hues and features a two-inch QVGA display, Opera 7.2 browser, IrDA and an eye-catching Call button (of all things). Next up is the elusive X Plate, a 64-gram sophisticated toy that boasts a 1.8-inch LCD along with Java and Flash support. Plenty of pics waiting in the links below, so go on, take a peek at what America's missing out on.Read - Kyocera WX330K
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Pro rumored to be getting multi-touch trackpad, sun also rumored to rise tomorrow
Filed under: Laptops
While you'd be hard pressed to come up with a safer Apple rumor to predict, it seems that AppleInsider has it on supposedly reliable word that the company will in fact be extending multi-touch trackpads to its top-end MacBook Pro line, and in the "next several weeks," no less. What's more, those same sources say that the new MacBook Pros (both 15-inch and 17-inch models) were originally supposed to make their debut "at or around Macworld Expo," but they got pushed back after Apple was forced to put additional resources and personnel on the MacBook Air in order to get it
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Researchers hope to charge up gadgetry with body heat
Filed under: Cellphones, Wearables
We've heard of firms tinkering with the idea of converting excess heat directly to energy, and apparently, a team of scientists from the US Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and the University of California at Berkeley have done just that. Oddly enough, the researchers admit that they're still unclear on how their findings actually work, but they've nevertheless discovered how to increase the conversion efficiency of converting waste heat to energy "by a factor of 100." The author
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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iriver hits a(nother) low note with Siren DP150
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
After witnessing iriver's gorgeous lineup in person at CES, we can't help but shed a tear each time one of these Siren DAPs taints the image a touch more. Nevertheless, the totally bland DP150 (the
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nikon D300 gets reviewed
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Displays
We've already seen a rather thorough preview of a pre-production model, and gone hands-on with it ourselves, but those still undecided about Nikon's semi-pro D300 DSLR now have yet another bit of info to inform their potential purchase, this one coming in the form of a full review from the folks at Photography Blog. As with others that have gotten their hands on the camera, they found plenty to like about it, with the
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Disney puts Nintendo DS to use as interactive tour guide
Filed under: Gaming
The DS has already proven some of its versatility by ordering food and dishing out replays at Safeco Field, and it looks like Disney's set to expand those non-gaming capabilities even further, with it now testing a system that turns the handheld into an interactive tour guide. Dubbed the Disney Magic Connection, the app appears to be fairly extensive, including not only maps of the Magic Kingdom, but details on wait times at various attractions, directions to the nearest washrooms and ATMs and, of course, the odd game. Unfortunately, at lea
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Modu: feast of vivid, confusing imagery teases new wireless product
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless
So some new start-up is getting ready to come out of stealth mode and wow the world with its innovative, paradigm-shifting gadget -- but naturally, you've gotta build a little bit of buzz before you can cross that bridge. Modu's website is devoid of information that might lead us to conclude what kind of device the firm is prepping, but the teaser video is a psychedelic trip through a day in some Modu user's life during which we can make out a few ultra-brief moments of some pretty hot looking something or other. About all we know is that there are cell radios involved; if we had to venture a guess, we'd say they're doing up sort of wirel
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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zAlternator opens up your Zune to WMP11, iTunes sync
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
A new hack and this zAlternator app from PityOnU over at ZuneBoards lets the Zune masquerade as a generic "Windows Portable Device" (gee, imagine that!) or even an iPod, opening the device to new horizons of user-friendly content management. WPD is the real win here, allowing you to use Windows Media Player, Winamp or whatever other popular app you prefer for managing your media. The iTunes features are a bit more untested, but theoretically should work. To get you Zune to cooperate, there's a simple unlock hack to perform, but after that it should
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Meizu M8 hits the Chinese patent office, top of the irony meter
Filed under: Cellphonest
Given the Meizu M8's not-so-faint resemblance to another semi-famous handheld, you'd think trying to get a patent on the design would be fairly fruitless -- but it looks like the company's giving it a shot anyway. This Chinese patent app was apparently filed last February, but China's patent office just published it on the 16th, so we're not even certain which bad render, doctored photo, or
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Silencio vacuum looks like that Master Chief guy
Filed under: Gaming, Household
It takes a lot to differentiate a given vacuum cleaner in today's high-tech world of Dysons and Roombas, so kudos to Samsung for attempting to appeal to the gaming crowd by designing a model shaped like a popular Xbox character. The Silencio SC9540 packs in all the high-end features you'd expect from a TV manufacturer making vacuums -- cyclonic suction, HEPA filter, super-special silver nanoparticle coating -- yet really stands out due to its rather striking resemblance to that dude from the Halo games. Samsung's Master Chief vacuum
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Keepin' it real fake, part CVII: Is it an iPhone, or a scale? You decide!
Filed under: Cellphones, Misc. Gadgets
There's something kind of odd going on here that elevates this one beyond your garden variety KIRF, and into the hall of fame of ill-advised fakery. What we have here is a pocket-sized scale, with a cover that makes it look exactly like an iPhone -- until you look a bit closer and see that somebody did a rework of the interface in MS Paint. The mind boggles! The American Weigh CP3-500 is only $52 in case you're interested in exploring this mystery further, we're getting out wh
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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FDA-commissioned study says we don't know much about wireless risks
Filed under: CellphonesJust in case our long-running series of posts regarding the danger / safety of cellphone and WiFi radiation didn't tip you off, an FDA-commissioned study was just published by the National Research Council of the National Academies of Science that basically says we've got a lot left to learn about the effects of all those radio waves. The FDA wanted to know where to concentrate research efforts in order to better understand wireless safety, and it looks like there are quite a few gaps in the research: the study says there needs to be further study on the effects of
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Brickhouse Security's two-way micro headset may never leave your ear canal
Filed under: Cellphones
Unlike Brickhouse Security, we won't go so far as to call this thing "invisible," but when placed in the ear, all but the most eagle-eyed among us are likely to overlook it. The elaborately named Secret Service Invisible 2-Way Micro Headset comes with an easily hidden wireless transmitter that plugs into any mobile with a 2.5-millimeter audio output. Once rigged up, the wearer can have someone listen in on conversation in a room while also receiving input from said listener. Unfortunately, this likely Jack Bauer-approved gizmo demands a practically ludicrous $649.95, so it looks like we'll be sticking to brute force and walkie talkies here. Check out a demo video after the jump -- but be
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Air gets a quick little pre-unboxing in Japan
Filed under: Laptops
Can't wait for that MacBook Air to arrive in two to three weeks? (Please let it be two.) Some folks over in Tokyo got a chance to unbox the thing from its official box, and slide it into a couple envelopes for dramatic effect. Looks like classic Apple packaging, and classic Apple hype. Two tastes that taste great together. [Via PMP Today]
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony hops on the Apple bandwagon with comparative love-fest
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Sometimes Sony just confuses the hell out of us. It's rare to ever see the electronics behemoth share a humble moment (did you see their self-aggrandizing CES press conference this year?), which is partly why it's so strange that Sony's SVP for Corporate Communications, Rick Clancy, took a long, wistful, and wholly uncharacteristic look at the many similarities between Apple and itself -- only managing to reach some missed-message middle-ground in between reminiscences of heritages of innovation and some clueless-seeming sense of supposed mutual admiration. It actually kind of ju
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Olympus releases nine new cameras, none blow our minds
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Basically just pre-PMA upgrades to existing models all around, Olympus just loosed nine new shooters. Almost all feature "HyperCrystal" or "HyperCrystal II" displays (not to be confused with hypercolor, dudes), facial recognition, OIS, high ISO modes, and a bunch of other stuff that every other camera company does now. Here's the quick rundown.FE series (February)
FE-310 - 8 megapixel, 5x zoom, 2.5-inch LCD
FE-340 - 8 megapixel, 5x zoom, 2.7-inch LCD
FE-350 - 8 megapixel, 4x zoom, 28mm wide angle lens, 3-inch LCD
Mju / Stylus series (February)
Mju 840 - 8 megapixel, 5x optical, 2.7-inch L
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Polycom intros HDX 7000 HD video conferencing solutions
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
Although Polycom just got around to shipping its HDX 4000 / 8000 HD video conferencing systems last month, you won't catch this firm resting on its laurels -- oh no. Instead, it's pushing out an entirely new series in its HD video portfolio, the HDX 7000. This one, which caters to small and medium-sized conference rooms, features 22kHz StereoSurround for "natural voice clarity," Lost Packet Recovery (LPR) technology, 720p video support, a 16:9 EagleEye HD camera and the ability to adjust bandwidth for content. Yo
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hitachi tries again with DZ-BD9H hybrid Blu-ray and 60GB Full HD camcorder
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Hitachi returns after suffering scathing reviews for their generation-one Blu-ray / HDD hybrid camcorder. Its new 60GB DZ-BD9H hybrid still records 1,920 x 1,080 MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 video to 8-cm BD or internal hard disk. This time, however, it's aided by an improved 5.3 megapixel CMOS sensor, Picture Master Full HD processing, and brighter 2.7-inch LCD. We're talking about 9 hours of recording to disk at max resolution -- that's about an hour to that wee 7.5GB Blu-ray Disc. HDMI and USB 2.0 remain standard as does that super steep price when it arrives in Japan on February 12th for ¥180,000 (about $1,700). But you'll wait fo
24.01.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Silicon nanowire technology: Higher capacity in only 30 minutes!
Source : News.comThe battery industry has just realized its' first major improvement in batteries since the introduction of lithium-ion technology in 1991. Labratory tests have shown that new batteries utilizing silicon nanowires have up to 10x the capacity of current lithium batteries, while being able to charge in as little as 30 minutes. The Boston Power Corporation has announced that these batteries may be fit for consumer use in the future, ushering in a new generation of battery performance.
Thanks to new advances in the more efficient combination of alloys, the following improvements are met:
- 4400 mAh/cell, as opposed to just 2600 mAh/cell using current technology.
- Greatly improved operational lifespan
- Greatly diminish
24.01.2008 20:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Sharp announces 17 new AQUOS models, stockers groan
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment
If you thought that only digital cameras were getting treated to biggie-size rollouts in the leadup to PMA next week, check out the announcement of 17(!) new AQUOS LCDs from Sharp. First up, there are 13 new models in the D series. You guessed it, folks: customers get to mix and match a rainbow of colors across the 20, 26 and 32-inch sizes. Other than the sheer number of choices available, nothing really catches ou
24.01.2008 20:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Adding insult to injury: USB 3G modems won't fit in the MacBook Air
Filed under: Laptops, Wireless
Ouch, we just tested and confirmed that one of the smallest (and thus likeliest to fit) USB EV-DO modems around, the Sprint / Novatel U727, won't even come close to fitting in the cramped, foldaway USB port on the MacBook Air. Most flash drives will probably be okay, but it looks like 3G users will either need powered USB hubs or a USB extension cable to get online where WiFi isn't available (read: most places).Gallery: Adding insult to injury: USB EV-DO modems won't fit in the MacBook Air
24.01.2008 20:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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PC World: Some things weren't in the air at Expo
Apple's tagline for the just-concluded Macworld Expo was "There's something in the air." But for everything that was "in the air" this past week, there were pre-show rumors that didn't pan out, products that didn't receive enough attention, and announcements ripe for second-guessing.
24.01.2008 20:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Expo Notes: Take a seat
For years James Galbraith has walked by the Nada-Chair booth on the Expo show floor. This year, he stopped to discover what this product is all about.
24.01.2008 20:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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iPhone trägt zu gutem Quartalsergebnis von AT&T bei
Auch AT&T hat die Zahlen für das abgelaufene Quartal bekannt gegeben und konnte sich über signifikant gestiegenen Umsatz und Gewinn freuen. Zum Einen trug die Übernahme von BellSouth zu den guten Zahlen bei, allerdings konnte man auch so viele neue Kunden ansprechen. 2,7 Millionen neue Kunden ko
24.01.2008 20:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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The ThunderPack jetpack promises to make you a ThunderMan... for 37 seconds
Filed under: TransportationWe've seen quite a few jetpacks come and go, but Thunderbolt Aerosystem's has managed to set its ThunderPack apart with marketing materials that promise to make you a "ThunderMan" for 37 seconds and $100,000. Creator Carmelo "Nino" Amarena says his pack is an update of the hydrogen peroxide-powered packs of the 1950s, but that it's been updated to use two fuels and special catalysts and promoters -- which have led to bench test firing times of up to a whopping 75 seconds. We're not sure how that's going to be useful in military, disaster relief, or border patrol efforts like Amarena imagines, but we can sort of see how it might make a corporate event more interesti
24.01.2008 20:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Digital music sales up 40%; piracy at 20-to-1?
Direct-download music sales saw one of its most significant increases yet in 2007 but is being "choked" by piracy, says a new report from the IFPI. The international music association notes that sales of music online grew by 40 percent last year to produce about $2.9 billion in sales and was large enough to account for a significant portion of som
24.01.2008 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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AT&T reports 2m iPhone customers in 2007
AT&T today said it ended 2007 with "just at or slightly under two million iPhone customers," according to a report from Reuters. The wireless carrier, which has an exclusive agreement with Apple to distribute as well as provide service for the iPhone in the U.S., reported "strong" fourth quarter results and reaffirmed its 2008 and multi-year outloo
24.01.2008 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Creative apps at Expo
Senior news editor Jonathan Seff talks to fellow editors Kelly Turner and Heather Kelly about the image editors, drawing tools, and other apps aimed at inspiring creativity that were on display at last week's Macworld Expo.
24.01.2008 19:51 Uhr, Macworld,
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MS security report compares Vista, Tiger
Microsoft employee Jeff Jones has published a Windows Vista one-year vulnerability report in his Security Blog that includes analysis of the Redmond-based company's newest operating system alongside its predecessor -- Windows XP -- and several competitors which include Apple's Mac OS X 10.4. A side-by-side patch event histogram comparison of Window
24.01.2008 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Best Buy quitting the 80GB PS3?
Filed under: Gaming
According to a leaked internal Best Buy memo picked up by the fine folks at PS3 Fanboy, the 80GB SKU is going the way of well, of every PS3 model that came before it. If the report is true, this means Best Buy will only have the 40GB PS3 on offer, and zero PS3s with any sort of PS2 backwards compatibility -- just like all of Japan. There's obviously no indication at this point if this has anything
24.01.2008 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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The MacBook Air has landed
Filed under: Features, Laptops
Alright, our MacBook Air just arrived. We'll be putting up tests and posts as we go -- anything in particular you want to see? Please note, the unit we received is the base config (1.6GHz, no SSD).Gallery: The MacBook Air has landed
24.01.2008 19:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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YouTube launches new and improved mobile site for cellphones
Filed under: CellphonesThere's certainly no shortage of ways to get your YouTube fix on the go, but it looks like those options just got a whole lot bigger, as the company today launched a newly expanded mobile website that provides access to "most" of YouTube's catalog on any capable mobile device. That's quite the improvement over the version of the site that launched last year, which was also open to any device but only provided a select few hand-pick
24.01.2008 19:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Confirmed: MacBook Air SuperDrive does NOT work with other machines
Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals, Storage
One obvious and debated question on a lot of potential buyers' minds: okay, I'm dropping nearly two large on this here machine, but will the external optical drive even work with one of my other laptops and/or desktops? The answer: no. Regular USB simply doesn't support the power draw an optical drive needs, which was evidenced as plugged the SuperDrive into a stock MacBook Pro and it came up bupkis. It wouldn't even let us insert a disk without forcing it down the drive's maw. Of course, it worked just fine on the Air. Seriously though, how many machines do you have that need an ex
24.01.2008 19:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Dell and Microsoft get official with (PRODUCT) RED gear
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
We knew Dell and Microsoft would be giving some of their gear the Bono treatment this week, but the two companies and the AIDS-in-Africa relief project unveiled their partnership in style today at Davos. Just like we'd heard, the XPS m1530, m1330, and XPS One machines are all going crimson, as well as the 948 AIO printer. Microsoft's kicking in a special (PRODUCT) RED-themed edition of Vista Ultimate to keep things special on the OS tip, and obviously you'll feel better about things with do
24.01.2008 19:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Analysis: One-third of iPhones sold to unlock
Based upon figures released by Apple and its iPhone partner companies, then analyzed by iLounge, up to 35% of iPhones sold to date may have been purchased with the intent to unlock. According to Apple, slightly over 3.7 million of the handsets were sold in 2007, while its primary service partner AT&T today announced that it ended the year with “just at or slightly under 2 million iPhone customers.” Additionally, though the phone’s…
24.01.2008 19:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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HD3400-/3600-Karten auch von Club 3D
Auch der niederländische Grafikkartenhersteller Club 3D bringt Karten mit ATis RV635- beziehungsweise RV620-GPUs auf den Markt. Vier Modelle der Einsteiger- und der Mittelklasse sind bald verfügbar.
Für Gamer, Heimkino-Fans sowie für den Office-Betrieb sind die neuen Club-3D-Karten je nach Modell konzipiert. Gemeinsam ist ihnen unter anderem ATis Video-Technik Avivo, der Unified Video Decoder für High-Definition-Darstellung, eine HDMI-Schnit
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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DirecTV rolls out remote recording
We can't count the number of times we've gotten to work and remembered we forgot to schedule that night's American Idol football game to record on DirecTV, and wished we could do it using just our cell phone. Well, the satellite provider is adding the capability to do just that: with the DVR Scheduler (previously known as Remote Booking), you can log onto the mobile site at m.directv.com, and bounce a record signal from DirecTV's satellite down to your DVR in minutes. The soft launch has HR20-700 DVR models going live right about now, with more models and an official rollout scheduled for February. Even the venerable TiVo HR10-250 is scheduled to get this feature, and it's sure to be a big hit with commuters, travelers -- and the rest of us who don't properly set up our season pass
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sprint announces massive layoffs, store closings amid subscriber defection
Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessNew Sprint Nextel CEO Dan Hesse appears to have inherited a company bleeding subscribers by the thousands, and will now officially be dropping the ax on 4,000 employees and 125 retail locations. Amid the loss of 639,000 postpaid customers in the fourth quarter, Sprint will be cutting a total of 6.7% of its work force (following the 5,000 layoffs last year) and 8% of company-owned brick-and-mortar stores, while remaining mute on
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone speaker too quiet? Stab it with needles
Filed under: Cellphones
If you're like us, you feel more than a little annoyed with iPhone's speaker volume. Yes, whether you're waiting for a call, trying to have a speakerphone conversation, or just listening for sweet DTMF tones -- the thing kind of stinks. Perhaps it's time to take extreme measures, as some owners have resorted to like sticking a needle through the holes in the speaker enclosure. Yes, according to daring "modders," it's possible to get a 40-percent increase in volume via this simple-yet-destructive trick of perforating the thin plastic which covers the speaker. Apparently, the phone gets so loud post-surgery that the volume is actually startling to some
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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GeForce 8800 GT upgrade causes headaches for some Mac Pro users
Filed under: Desktops
It looks like Mac Pro users wanting to get in on some of the latest and greatest action without ditching their old system altogether are still out of luck, despite a recently released "upgrade kit" from Apple that got some of their hopes up, and caused some consternation for anyone that actually took the plunge on one. As a number of users have reported on various discussion forums (one of which is linked below), the $349 GeForce 8800 GT upgrade kit only works in the newest Mac Pros, and not the older models, due to their lack of support for PCI-Exp
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Poll: What's wrong with Sprint?
Filed under: Cellphones
With the bleak news out of Sprint's camp this morning, employees, stockholders, analysts, and subscribers all have to be wondering pretty much the same thing: what's going wrong? Xohm's just around the corner, so these guys have a pretty good lead on the competition in the race to 4G -- but is there something far more systematic about Sprint's core business that's causing paying heads to leave in droves?View Poll
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Toshiba gets official with Portege G910, G710 and G450 phones
Filed under: Cellphones
We already caught sight of shiny little number pictured above these thanks to the generous folks at the FCC, but Toshiba's just now gotten official with it, along with two that we haven't seen, but heard about in the company's 2008 roadmap. That one above is the Portege G910, a follow-up to the company's G900, which pa
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft facing patent violation accusations in China
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsIn the second such incident in as many months, Microsoft has been accused of using a foreign organization's intellectual property without proper compensation, this time over a proprietary method of inputting Chinese characters called ZhengMa. Following last month's copyright suit in the Philippines, Redmond is now facing accusations from Chinese tech firm Zhongyi Electronic that it has been using the latter company's technology "without commercial agreement for a decade." Microsoft, for its part, denies the cla
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hoverit's Lounger, the magnetically levitating acrylic chaise
Filed under: Household
Sorry Joan Rivers, Hoverit Lounger is officially sliding into the pole position for the most hideously awkward looking piece of plastic flittering around, although we'll totally understand if you want to envy its defiance of gravity above all else. No solid plans for price or production, but really, who's rushing to sit in this thing? We get that it's clear to prove there are no tricks up the Lounger's sleeves, but that's kind of like over-explaining a joke that wasn't even funny to begin with. Do yourself a favor -- sit on your hardwood floor, it's free and looks totally Boho.[Via Physorg]Gallery:
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Want to write for Engadget?
Filed under: Announcements, FeaturesOh sure, you love gadgets -- but do you have the chops to write about them? We'd love to know if you think you do, because we're looking to actually pay people to do this stuff. Professional writing experience isn't necessary (though it doesn't hurt), but what we really care about is that you can write about gadgets with wit, concision, and authority. And being obsessed with Engadget is good, too.
East Coast editor (full-time, salary, benefits, the whole-nine -- must be based on the East Coast, preferably NYC)
European editor (full or part-time, must be based in Europe, preferably London)
Engadget HD contributing editor (part time)
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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JAKKS Pacific announces EyeClops BioniCam portable microscope
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
If microscopes like those from Celestron are a bit more than you need, you may want to keep an eye out for JAKKS Pacific's upcoming EyeClops BioniCam, which is obviously aimed at kids but, as we've seen in the past, will no doubt appeal to more adventuresome users out there as well. A follow-up to the company's EyeClops Bionic Eye, this one ups the features considerably with the addition of an LCD screen, which you can use to peek at things at magnification levels of 100x, 200x or 400x. Also like that considerably higher-end Celestron, this one pack
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Air processor situation gets explained
Filed under: Laptops
We already knew the basic details about the processor at the heart of Apple's MacBook Air, but those itching to know exactly how Apple and Intel managed to cram everything into that oh so small package may want to head over to AnandTech, which has pieced together a fairly thorough report on the matter. As the site reports, the processor is based on Intel's 65nm Merom architecture and packs an 800MHz bus, yet it uses the significantly smaller chip package that Intel had originally only planned to debut with the launch of its Montevina laptop platform later this year. That combination, along with the Intel 965GMS chipset
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vista successor rumored to be on track for 2009 release
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsRumors of Microsoft's successor to Vista have been cropping up virtually since day one, and if this latest one is to be believed, it looks like one of the earliest may have been right on target after all. According to TG Daily, "several industry sources" are now saying that the a very early version of the so-called "Windows 7" OS has already shipped to "key partners," and that Microsoft is now eying the second half of 2009 for a release of the real deal
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bug Labs announces WiFi-free Hiro P BUGbase
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Looks like Bug Labs is fixing to release its BUGbase in more than one version due to apparent issues related to solid, stable open source WiFi chipsets and drivers. Picking up the Hiro P Edition monicker (let's hope it doesn't snow crash), this revised first BUGbase will ship without 802.11, but adds a small joystick control, and as recompense for the wireless sacrifice, Hiro P owners will get a free BUGvonhippel module (the hardware breakout box, basically), and the option to snag a pluggable WiFi attachment on the cheap at a l
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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How would you change Everex's $199 gPC?
Filed under: Desktops, Features
Although it was (and still is, really) astoundingly easy to simply point the finger and laugh at Everex's completely unsightly, totally underwhelming TC2502 gPC just months ago, it appears that this thing may actually have a chance at gaining a wee (keyword: wee) amount of steam in the desktop market. Shortly after finding its way to Wal-Mart shelves, the box sold out -- a feat few surmised would actually take place. Furthermore, it seems to have sparked, or at least been the pos
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bluepod Media brings Bluetooth to football stadiums
Filed under: Wireless
Simmer down, NFL fans -- we're talking real football here, so we'd recommend hoping a flight to Europe if you're interested in taking advantage of this. Reportedly, Bluepod Media has inked exclusive BT marketing rights with a bevy of Premiership football clubs including Blackburn Rovers, Birmingham City, West Ham, Portsmouth and Wigan Athletic (among others). The deal was worked out after successful trials at Portsmouth and Birmingham City, and going forward, Bluepod will be working with third-parties to "create and distribute branded content to football fans within all stadiums on match days." Best of all, said content will be offered up t
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Movie Gadget Friday and Blade Runner return!
Filed under: Features, Misc. GadgetsAriel Waldman contributes Movie Gadget Friday, where she highlights the lovable and lame gadgets from the world of cinema. To warmly welcome back an old Engadget classic, Movie Gadget Friday, we figured it might also be best to take a second look at a staff favorite also recently revived. Three years ago we analyzed the dystopian sci-fi sexiness of the Voight-Kampff and Esper machines, but just as we watched Blade Runner: The Final Cut again for the first time (now on remastered DVD, HD-DVD, and Blu-ray)
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Numark's TTi turntable transfers vinyl to iPod sans a PC
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Portable Audio
Sure, there's a smorgasbord of products out there designed to transfer your precious vinyl recordings to a slightly more modern format, but few pack the cool factor that comes bundled in gratis with Numark's TTi. This newfangled turntable not only brings back not-so-fond memories of your second high school prom, but it also boasts an integrated iPod dock, USB interface, a metal platter and pitch control to boot. Besides ripping records d
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Teclast's M30 PMP is mildly attractive, mostly lackluster
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Truth be told, Teclast's M30 seems be to a real looker at first, but we're knocking off a few style points due the complete absence of originality. All it takes is a simple glance at the unit's predecessors to realize that the outfit isn't exactly going out on any limbs to innovate. Nevertheless, those still interested can look for
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Garmin's pricey nuvi 850 shows up fashionably late
Filed under: GPS
Quite frankly, we were a touch overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of new nüvis announced for CES, but apparently, Garmin has managed to recuperate from its own outpouring and is dishing out yet another newcomer. On the docket today is the nüvi 850, a Bluetooth-less navigator that attempts to compensate for its lack of handsfree support by featuring a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 resolution touchscreen, a rechargeable Li-ion good for around four hours, a microSD slot, speech recognition, a 3D map view, support for MSN Direct and a built-in media player. Additionally, you'll find an FM transmitter, audio out and an i
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujitsu's LOOX U50XN now configurable with 64GB SSD
Filed under: Laptops, Tablet PCs
Fujitsu's marvelously light LOOX U50XN -- better known as the U810 here in the States -- just keeps getting better. Apparently, to-be owners in Japan can now snag one with an oh-so-coveted 64GB SSD, though all the other specs look to remain identical to what we've already seen. 'Course, adding such a fine piece of hardware won't come cheap -- as a matter of fact, you'll be forced to cough up an extra ¥95,000 ($887) for the privilege. Oh, and the uncon
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Inventec's UMPC 7-A and 5-D get pictured
Filed under: Handhelds, Tablet PCs
Our eyes may still be slightly out of focus from the complete lack of sleep obtained while at CES, but the two Inventec UMPCs purportedly going by 7-A / 5-D sure look a heck of a lot different than the model we peeked in Vegas. As you can glean from the image above, the UMPC 7-A sports a nifty slider design that supposedly places the QWERTY keyboard at a "more natural angle" for the user. As for the so-called UMPC 5-D (shown after the jump), it ditches the aforementioned
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Palm's Vista-compatible Desktop 6.2 arrives woefully late
Filed under: Cellphones
C'mon -- hop in this nifty time machine here and float with us back to December of 2006. That month, friends, is when Palm initially stated that it was cooking up a Vista-savvy iteration of its Desktop synchronization software, and yet, here we are some 13 months later wondering what took so long. Nevertheless, a finalized version of Desktop 6.2 for Vista has finally been loosed (half a year after the beta was revealed, mind you), and even though it does play nice wi
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hackers reportedly targeting cities' power systems
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We know, hackers tend to get a pretty bad rap these days, but with some of 'em out there creating ginormous gridlocks in Los Angeles and shutting down networks in enemy territories, we sort of understand the sentiment. Most recently, it seems that hackers are being blamed for "penetrating power systems (sound
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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DLO's iBoom JukeBox mildly resembles an igloo
Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio
Yeah, the whole igloo comparison loses some steam once you peek this thing from the side, but when glancing it head-on, we can't help but be overcome with imagery of our childhood days spent in the plains of Greenland. Unfortunately, this thing's ability to conjure up said memories is probably its standout feature -- well, aside from the RF remote that enables users to browse iPod content right on its screen (shown after the break). Outside of that, you'll find a totally average speaker setup co
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Exploding ThinkPad attacks man, burns through bed
Filed under: Laptops
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/odd_stuff/Exploding_ThinkPad_attacks_man_burns_through_bed_2'; We're fairly certain this BoringTrash fellow's statement that his IBM ThinkPad R50e "tried to kill" him is a bit unfair -- it appears to us that the R50e was merely attempting to get him out of the way so that it could completely devour his bed. The best part of it all is that the three-year-old exploding laptop still works when plugged into an external monitor, but BoringTrash i
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wii Fit shipping Stateside Q2 2008, says Nintendo
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
Alright America, you've got yourself some prep work to do: Nintendo's about to foist this whole nefarious "exercise" paradigm on you, in the form of the Wii Fit, and we know how you fell for that whole "Wii" fad a year or so back. The thing has a 300 pound weight limit at the moment, though it's unclear if Nintendo is going to "upgrade" that for American users, but you'll just have to risk it. We figure a few dozen Twinkies a day, on top of a couple potlucks a week, and a few barrels of Pocky to keep it cultural, and you should have yours
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Researchers craft new testing device to detect early Alzheimer's
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We've heard that the "gold standard" pen and paper test seems to work fairly well at detecting the earliest stage of Alzheimer's disease, but gurus from Georgia Tech and Emory University have teamed up to develop a much quicker method for accomplishing the same. The ten-minute DETECT test utilizes a head-worn visor with a built-in LCD, headphones and a handheld controller, which the patient interacts with as he / she is put through a series of visual and auditory tests that "assess cognitive abilities relative to age," gauge reaction time and measure memory capabilities. Initial tests have purportedly shown it to have "similar accuracy" to the aforementioned pen and paper test (w
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Macworld 2008 rumor report card: some hits, mostly misses
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Macworld_2008_rumor_report_card_some_hits_mostly_misses'; As far as novelty news goes, Apple tea leaf reading and rumor speculation seems fairly fruitless (no pun intended). Oh sure, just about everyone entertains the indulgence, even if it's only a debunk, but you can always count on a seemingly endless torrent of unnamed sources dishing the latest leaks leading up to Macworld (and any big Apple event). We were almost afraid to look, but we went ahead and compiled a report card for this year's predictions. Warning: it ain't pretty.
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Eee PC with all the hacks, but can it ever learn to love?
Filed under: Laptops
There are plenty of hacks out there for the Asus Eee PC, but now someone has brought it all together in a glorious amalgam of hackery. This here exposed, but proud, Eee holds within it add-ons for GPS, Bluetooth, 802.11n, FM transmitting and SDHC card reading, plus a modem, USB hub and 2GB of RAM just for good measure. Total cost of the upgrades is $454.38, so this is clearly a labor of love -- too bad all the radios in the world could never teach this little 7-inch beauty the joys of human emotion. [Via Digg]
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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OSU and DARPA building UAV nano planes that can fit in a pocket
Filed under: Transportation
A fancy new miniaturized plasma propulsion system being developed at Oklahoma State University promises some exciting new Unmanned Ariel Vehicle spy plane designs for the folks at DARPA. The engine is about the size of a cigarette, contains no moving parts, and will be build into planes as small as 6-inches long, which soldiers can carry in packs of six or so and deploy as a swarm of inquisitive Daniel Craigs. The planes should be able to manage indoors and urban areas. No word on when these will be spying on a homeland security threat near you
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Panasonic's Lumix LS80: the most exciting digital camera ever
Filed under: Digital Cameras
We know how difficult it will be not to get your shorts twisted over Panasonic's latest digital camera offering, the Lumix LS80, but please try. When a product is marked by such breathtaking features as 8.1-megapixel resolution, 4 x zoom, "MEGA O.I.S." image stabilization, ISO up to 1600, SDHC card support, and 16:9 recording modes, it's easy to get carried away -- though we suggest simple breathing exercises to keep your pulse in check. The new model is available in stylish black, pink, or silver, no word on price or release date, so just keep your heart medication nearby.
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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SCOTUS hearing milestone LG v. Quanta patent suit arguments
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
True to its word, the US Supreme Court has started to hear arguments in one of those LG vs Quanta patent suits we've been following, with its eventual decision expected to have major effects on the rights of patent holders. Specifically, LG is arguing that since chipsets sold by Intel to Quanta use licensed manufacturing techniques and employ non-Intel com
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone does guitars, spying with ease
Filed under: Cellphones
Just when you think you've reached the apex of your iPhone's capability, there comes another accessory-maker, modder, or developer to prove you wrong. One new feature comes in the form of a piece of software for Jailbroken iPhones (or touches) called PocketGuitar. The premise of this software is simple -- it allows you to "play" the phone like an actual instrument, as well as strum along to your stored music -- thus fulfilling a number of twisted, rock-nerd fantasies. When you're done perfecting a version of "Frankenstein," you can use your phone to stalk your estranged lover provided you're using Conice's 6 x 18 zoom attachment for the phone, a hideous plastic beast that snaps onto your normally trim device. Hey, no one ever said stalking was g
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pizza Hut serves up SMS ordering: "lg π w xtra chz, plz"
Filed under: CellphonesPizza Hut has joined rivals Domino's and Papa John's in implementing a nationwide order-by-text service, giving customers even easier access to its tasty-but-greasy fare. To take advantage of the "Total Mobile Access" feature, you have to visit the Pizza Hut website for a one-time registration of your mobile number, along with setting up your so-called "pizza playlist" to enable easier ordering. You can also satisfy your pizza jones by hitting up the same site on a mobile browser, which provides an optimized version of the desktop ordering
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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AT&T offers SIM-only service, attempts to maintain "most open" status
Filed under: Cellphones
It looks like all that shouting AT&T has been doing lately about its "openness" is starting to manifest itself in the way the company does business. It's come to our attention that the mobile telco has started offering a SIM-only plan, thus providing the ultimate in open options. The idea being, of course, that you can bring any random / crappy / salvaged GSM-compatible handset the provider's way, and it'll let you hook a towline onto its satellites. Of course, you could just get one of those cheapo giveaways and
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nanoscope, the DIY ipod nano fatty A/V dock
Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio, Portable Video
You've got to hand it to modder Mark Irwin, who did his fellow tinkerers proud by assembling a bunch of found objects into a very handy audio / video dock for the squat new iPod nano. The project is brilliant in its simplicity: Irwin just carved a nano-sized slot in an old slide magnifier, embedded some discarded speakers, and ended up with a super-handy viewing station on the cheap. Check out the video after the break for inspiration on how you, too, can help put an end to this national
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Feeling regretful? Downgrade to that v1.1.3 iPhone / iPod touch
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Maybe you got word that the iPhone development community supposedly has a jailbreak method for v1.1.3 -- but they're not releasing it yet. (They claim they want to wait until the next firmware update in February that will enable the SDK, so Apple won't patch the hack in the mean time.) We understand if you're feeling a mite bit let down, so if you jumped the gun (or just didn't hear the good news), restoring your phone back to trusty old
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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The JerkStopper keeps your power cord in place, does little else
Filed under: Laptops
You. Yes, you. Someone knows your darkest fears, your deepest regrets, your most painful memories and they know they're all related to your power cord being yanked violently out of your laptop. Well thankfully, that someone has taken the law into their own hands, and is attempting to halt further infractions against your personage and / or computers. Enter the JerkStopper: a tough, tempered steel device that cannot be cut or broken wait, it also keeps your cord in place. Apparently, all you needed to do was fasten the thing into an innocent USB, RJ11, or RJ45 port, and clamp it down with metal teeth. Sure, you won't get that annoying spark anymore when your power cord wiggles, but you might dislodge a USB jack from its rightful home. Hey -- t
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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NBC's Zucker hints at return to iTunes?
Filed under: Portable Video
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/NBC_s_Zucker_hints_at_return_to_iTunes'; After a very public cat-fight resulting in the discontinuation of NBC content on iTunes, the relationship between NBC and Apple seems to be on the mend. Perhaps you recall NBC Universal's CEO, Jeff Zucker, saying that Steve Jobs and iTunes ha
24.01.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Look: iTunes Digital Copy
Movie rentals weren't the only digital-media news to come out of last week's Macworld Expo keynote. Apple and 20th Century Fox are collaborating on iTunes Digital Copy, a program where you get an iTunes-compatible version of a movie when your purchase the physical DVD. The program promises to save you the time and hassle of ripping DVDs yourself. Dan Frakes looks into whether it delivers.
24.01.2008 19:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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Apple stores generated $1.7 billion in Q1 revenue
During his quarterly conference call with financial analysts, Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer said that $1.7 of Apple's $9.6 billion in revenue was generated through sales at Apple's network of retail stores. It was "a year for the record books," according to Oppenheimer.
24.01.2008 19:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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Sony BMG mit DRM-freier Musik – Yahoo als nächstes?
Bereits morgen will Sony BMG, eines der größten vier Musiklabel der Welt, ebenfalls Musik ohne Kopierschutz im Internet anbieten. Entsprechende Berichte sagten dies schon Anfang des Monats voraus; mittlerweile ist jedoch bekannt, dass der Gang in den Laden für Sony-Kunden dennoch unabdingbar ist.
24.01.2008 19:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Musikdownloads: iTunes Marktführer vor Musicload
iTunes liegt laut dem heute veröffentlichten IFPI Digital Music Report in Deutschland mit geschätzten 38 Prozent vor dem weiterhin größten Konkurrenten Musicload mit rund 32 Prozent Marktanteil. Der Weltverband der Phonoindustrie freut sich zudem über stetig wachsende Downloadzahlen, inzwischen werden weltweit 15 Prozent aller Umsätze online gemacht, 2006 waren es noch 11 Prozent. Dies entspricht einem Anstieg von 40 Prozent und somit 2,9 Millarden Dollar. Beliebtester Titel war Girlfriend von Avril Lavigne. Der Song wurde weltweit in den verschiedenen Digitalformaten (Download, Video, Klingeltöne) insgesamt 7,3 Millionen Mal verkauft.
Zufrieden gibt sich der Verband mit diesen Zahlen allerdings nicht. Man will mit härteren Bandagen gegen Urheberrechtsverstöße angehen und die Internetprovider verstärkt in die Pflicht nehmen: "Sie sollen - wie jetzt in Frankreich i
24.01.2008 19:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Vudu cuts set-top price to $295
Vudu, the creator of its namesake set-top box, has announced that its basic version is dropping in price by over $100, to reach $295. The cut takes effect today, and anyone who bought the device at its regular price within the last 30 days is entitled to a $100 movie credit. Vudus allow users to rent or buy standard- and high-definition videos fr
24.01.2008 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.01.2008 19:00 Uhr
Live from Macworld 2008: Steve Jobs keynote
Filed under: Features
digg_url = 'http://www.digg.com/apple/Engadget_s_Live_Macworld_2008_Coverage'; Thanks for joining us for our live Macworld 2008 keynote coverage! We're in, so click on, all our real-time updates are posted just after the break.Continue reading Live from Macworld 2008: Steve Jobs keynote
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sizing it up: MacBook Air vs. the rest
Filed under: Laptops
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Just_how_thin_is_the_MacBook_Air'; So just how thin and lightweight is the new 13.3-inch MacBook Air. We've pitted it against the 13.3-inch Dell XPS M1330, 13.3-inch Sony VAIO SZ, and Apple's own MacBook to see how it stacks up, literally. Not bad Stevie, not bad.Gallery:
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Meet the new MacBook family
Filed under: Laptops
Here they are! Your oh-so-recently refreshed family of MacBooks. From left to right, we've got the tried and true MacBook, the all new showstopper (you can call it MacBook Air) and the MacBook Pro. Unfortunately, the two wingmen aren't seeing any updates today, but that fellow in the middle sure is getting a lot of attention.
Gallery: Meet the new MacBook family
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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The MacBook Air SuperDrive
Filed under: Laptops, PeripheralsApple may think it's over for optical media, but we have a feeling a lot of MacBook Air customers are going to end up spending the $99 on the external SuperDrive. The 1.06-pound USB-powered dual-layer burner is as slickly encased in aluminum as the Air itself, has a built-in cable and features 4X DL read / write speeds, 8x DVD±R, and 24x CD-R. No official word on availability just yet, but we'd guess it'll ship alongside the Air in two weeks. Interestingly, the specs say it requires a MacBook Air -- but we'll be recklessly plugging it into whatever we have handy soon enough, stay
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple's MacBook Air is available for pre-order
Filed under: Laptops
If you're the type who just has to be the first to have everything, then don't waste any time and rush over to Apple.com to pre-order your MacBook Air. Aside from the regular list of MacBook accessories, you'll have to decide if it's worth $300 to go from a 1.6Ghz Core 2 Duo to a 1.8Ghz. The only other choice to ponder is if your also the SSD type. Sure, SSDs are faster and use less power than their spinning brothers, but at $999 -- and 16GBs less capacity -- it's a hard pill to swallow. Of course you can get the ultimate MacBook Air for $3,098 and while yo
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple iPhone firmware 1.1.3 hands-on
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_iPhone_firmware_1_1_3_hands_on_2'; Enjoy the wiggling icons and the new links to webapps. We have to admit, the new Google Maps features are pretty sweet, what with all the hybrid mapping and location finding, though we guess that the other additions like rearranging icons might be more exciting had we not "done things" to our phones already. Honestly, we were really hoping for a peek at the SDK, but Steve gave us nothing. At least you can admire these tasty photos.Gallery: Apple iPhone firmware 1.1.3 hands-on
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple TV Take 2 hands-on
Filed under: Features, Home Entertainment, Networking
Not too much to look at right now, is it? Really, you'd never know it from the original (er, because it is the original). Here you can see the future of your home entertainment super-center doing its new HD rental thing, and generally just chillin' on a counter top. Feel free to browse the images after the break, but of course they don't do the mind-blowing, face-destroying, wood-stripping Apple quality any justice.Gallery: Apple TV Take 2 hands-on
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple MacBook Air first hands-on
Filed under: Features, Laptops
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Macbook_Air_Hands_On_UPDATED'; Yeah, pretty much sexy. Every element is super sharp, the hidden ports are a thing of beauty, and the backlit keyboard is certainly a nice touch. It's almost silly how light it is, and multitouch is smooth as butter. With the dimensions and curves Apple is playing with, we can almost forgive the lack of removable battery -- almost.Gallery: Apple MacBook Air first hands-o
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Yeah, about those server problems...
Filed under: MetaLong time Engadget readers know it's been a while since we've seen a service outage during Steve Jobs keynotes, which basically come close to making asplode the internets. Today, unfortunately, we did see some issues -- we're hosted by AOL, which obviously has more bandwidth than God, and yet still two data centers went out. Of course, there are far more data centers hosting us than just two, so a lot of readers saw no issues whatsoever. We are already in the midst of a post-mortem, but it's pretty clear you all must really love what we've got going on here, because this was easily our most trafficked live coverage to date.The upshot, of course, is that we're fully back online right now and anticipate zero futher issues throughout the day. So head on over and hit up ou
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Air doesn't have a user-replaceable battery
Filed under: Laptops
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/MacBook_Air_doesn_t_have_a_user_replaceable_battery'; We sort of understood it with iPods, and we grudgingly accepted it with the iPhone, but the MacBook Air has a sealed, non-user-replaceable battery, and that means we're suddenly a lot less in love. We're digging for details on how much it'll cost to swap out -- and what Apple expects road warriors to do when their slick new ultraportable dies on the go, stick with us.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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More details on Apple's iTunes movie / HD rentals
Filed under: Home Entertainment
It wasn't exactly crystal clear during Steve's keynote today, but apparently, there's a fair bit of red tape attached to these movie rentals. First off, since the Apple TV hardware is remaining the same, users can still only expect 1,280 by 720 resolution on the high-end, and although 100 HD movies are reportedly ready to be viewed, not a single
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple's iTunes 7.6 plays nice with 64-bit Vista
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio, Portable Video
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_s_iTunes_7_6_plays_nice_with_64_bit_Vista_2'; Not only is the latest version of iTunes (v7.6 for those keeping count) required to enjoy those brand new movie rentals, but users with 64-bit Windows Vista machines can now look forwar
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Time Capsule hands-on
Filed under: Features, Storage
Here's the new Time Capsule NAS from Apple. Not much to say about this one. It's a bit larger than we expected, but still pretty well sized for a NAS.Gallery: Apple Time Capsule hands-on
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple offers up Micro-DVI to DVI / VGA / Video adapters for MacBook Air
Filed under: Laptops, Peripherals, Portable Video
We know, Apple's been selling these video-out adapters separately for awhile now, but at least it saw fit to toss 'em in with its new $1,799 (or much, much more) machine. Still, those to-be owners of the MacBook Air who want extras will have to shell out $19 a pop if they're interested in snagging an additional Micro-DVI to DVI Adapter or Micro-DVI to VGA Adapter (both pictured after the jump). For those scouting composite / S-Video outputs, you'll have to cough up $19 in addition to your lappie's purchase price in order to claim a
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple USB Ethernet Adapter brings RJ-45 to your MacBook Air
Filed under: Laptops, PeripheralsHaven't spent enough on that recently pre-ordered MacBook Air just yet? Cupertino's got just the thing: Apple's USB Ethernet Adapter. As the title implies, this USB dongle enables your mostly wireless MBA to become a bit more wired by adding an RJ-45 that supports 10/100BASE-T. 'Course, for $29, we'd recommend just scraping up a used WiFi router, but to each his / her own.[Via TUAW]
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Updated firmware 1.1.3 is available for iPhone and iPod touch, sort of
Filed under: Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Well, seems Steve wasn't fibbing when he mentioned we'd see the iPhone and iPod touch update today, as it does seem to have landed. Hit the link below to get at the package if the auto updater just isn't doing it for you -- and judging from our luck so far, there are some issues. Note that you're going to need iTunes 7.6 to roll this update out.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Stevenote video now live on Apple's site
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Macworld_Keynote_video_now_live_on_Apple_s_site'; You brought AOL to its knees, you took out the Apple online store, but now the true test: can the power of one billion fanboys take on Akamai?Update: The answer was a quick yes -- but we're sneaky and figured out the
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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The skinny on iPhone and iPod touch firmware 1.1.3
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Portable Audio, Portable VideoSo let's just boil down the newly-available firmware 1.1.3 to the nitty gritty, shall we? Here's what Apple's latest juicy morsel is going to do to your iPhone (or iPod touch, if that's how you roll and you have $19.99 to spare) once you can finally reliably get it from iTunes:
Maps: New hybrid view, same as Google Maps. Satellite imagery and street mapping available on a single view.
Maps: Location triangulation. Uses
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: MacBook Air hands-on
Filed under: Features, Laptops
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Engadget_Macbook_air_Hands_on_VIDEO'; Now with real-live multitouch action! Check out the video after the break.Continue reading Video: MacBook Air hands-on
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Air battery replacements: $129, free install!
Filed under: Laptops
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/MacBook_Air_only_129_Battery_Replacement_FREE_INSTALATION'; We've got word back from Apple on MacBook Air battery replacement. The good news is a new MBA battery is the same as a new MacBook Pro battery: $129. And hey, installation is even free! The bad news hasn't changed though, you'll still likely have to hand over your machine to Apple until they can get the new battery installed. Who knows, maybe they'll roll out a program for end-user battery installation.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Poll: Did you pre-order a MacBook Air?
Filed under: Laptops
Curious minds need to know -- despite the built-in RAM, the fixed battery, single (and soon to be overworked) USB port, lack of integrated 3G and the lofty $1,799 starting price point, did you still pull the trigger on a MacBook Air pre-order? We know, it is ridiculously thin, and it is ultra-light, so we're wondering just how many of you ponied up the premium for all that sexiness. Drop your answer in the poll below, and feel free to a
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacBook Air: plenty more details
Filed under: Features, Laptops
Want more pedantic details on the MacBook Air? You got 'em.
The micro-DVI out is single-link only, meaning it can drive a 24-inch monitor, not a 30-inch. There's no DisplayLink converter / adapter yet.
Remote Disk comes on the install DVD -- ironically, Apple expects you to carry around a DVD to install so you can access someone else's DVD drive. Righty-o.
It uses MagSafe, but the new connector is angled 90-degrees to stay out of the way. You can use a regular MacBook / Pro adapter, assuming
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro size showdown
Filed under: Features, Laptops
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Apple_MacBook_Air_and_MacBook_Pro_size_showdown'; How does Apple's new wonder of the world stack up to its fat, old, slow, nasty brethren? Well, you may be surprised to learn that the footprint doesn't change that much, but in the thickness category there's simply no comparison. Take a look at the shocking gallery below and you'll see just what we mean.Gallery: Apple MacBook Air and MacBook Pro si
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Macworld booth tour
Filed under: Features, Laptops
Apple's Macworld 2008 booth is naturally gargantuan this year, but practically empty -- that is, if you don't count the teeming hordes of people surrounding the MacBook Air table and watching the presentations on the big screen. Apple only has its new product on display, which means mainstays like regular iPods, iMacs, MacBooks and MacBook Pros were nowhere to be seen. The booth is fairly dominated by an end-to-end table filled with MacBook Airs and their respective Apple guardians. Time Capsule seems a bit of an afterthought, as does Apple TV.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Digeo lays off half of its employees, replaces CEO
Filed under: HDTV, Home EntertainmentMerely days ago, Digeo trumpeted a number of Moxi-related partnerships and simultaneously failed to give us any additional details as to when we could expect either of its standalone HD DVRs. Now, we could have a reason why. According to a breaking report from The Wall Street Journal, the firm is axing 50-percent of its staff (leaving 80 employees) and Mike Fidler, CEO, is handing over his position to Greg Gudorf, the company's current president and chief operating officer. As if that wer
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: iPhone firmware 1.1.3 doing its thing
Filed under: Cellphones, Features
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/Video_Included_iPhone_firmware_1_1_3_doing_its_thing'; Enjoy this special moment that can only occur between one happy iPhone user and their consenting device. You'll get to witness the miracle of icon rearranging, the joy of Google Maps location finding, and the unending pleasure of homescreen Safari bookmarks. We didn't grab the multiple SMS recipient function on film, but we assure you it's exactly like it should have been to begin with.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia closing German plant, slashing up to 2,300 jobs
Filed under: CellphonesDespite some encouraging financials out of Espoo as of late, Nokia is looking to cut costs and slim down in its effort to keep its paws firmly around the coveted title of number one cellphone manufacturer in the world. Its Bochum, Germany plant bears the brunt of this round of belt tightening, which will be closed by mid-2008; all told, a total of 2,300 jobs may be cut in the process. Nokia is smack in the middle of migrating some of its production capabilities to cheaper countries, with a Romanian plant -- which costs one-tenth
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple TV (Take 2), iPod touch, and iPhone: yep, more details here, too
Filed under: Cellphones, Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment
iPhone / iPod touch updates
The iPhone 1000 SMS limit is now lifted! Huzzah!
You can now "pre-type" with two thumbs on v1.1.3 now (i.e. type, type, lift thumb, lift thumb -- instead of the usual type, lift, type lift, which is a big slow-down). Thanks Dan L.
Gmail IMAP is now officially supported! Thanks, Niall.
iPod touch can still geolocate, but using Skyhook only (since, naturally, it doesn't have cell tower access like the iPhone + Google).
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Video: Apple TV Take 2 menu hands-on
Filed under: Features, HDTV, Home Entertainment
We got a quick runthrough of the Apple TV's new menus, and we liked what we saw. Everything seems crisp and intuitive, and Transformers looks oh-so Transformer-ey. Unfortunately we couldn't see an actual rental transaction take place, but we'll take Apple's word for it on this one. Video is after the break.Continue reading Video: Apple TV Take 2 menu hands-on
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Poll: Are you spending $20 on new iPod touch apps?
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
So while the iPhone and Apple TV got shiny new firmware updates and new features for free today, iPod touch owners will have to lay out $20 to get Mail, Weather, Stocks, Notes, and Maps -- five apps the iPhone's had since day one. That seems like a raw deal to us -- but then again, we're up to our necks in handheld devices that can check email and take notes. So what's it going to be, iPod touch
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Axiotron Modbook tablet Mac hands-on
Filed under: Features, Handhelds
Live from the heart-pounding, pulse-racing showfloor of Macworld 2008, we bring you a full frontal hands-on of Axiotron's long-awaited Modbook -- the MacBook tablet conversion. After all the waiting and wondering, we're not totally blown away by the end result, though if you're an artist or designer, this could be a real boon to your productivity. The build is sturdy, and the screen feels solid beneath your stylus (stylus only that is -- no touchscreen here), though the pressure sensitivity seemed to give out at really soft touches of which there were many. Check the gallery and see for yourself.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Macbook Air multi-touch control panel screenshot
Filed under: Features, Laptops
That's right, it's like you're looking into some crazy crystal ball, one which is showing you how all your future interactions with your Mac will be carried out probably. Feast your eyes on this glimpse into the soon-to-arrive apocalyptic nightmare-world of gestures.Continue reading First Macbook Air multi-touch control panel screenshot
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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StreamMyGame streams PC games to your PS3
Filed under: Gaming
The battle lines between PC and console gamers just got a little blurrier -- a new app called StreamMyGame allows any Windows or Linux box (including the PS3) to stream Windows games over your LAN. It's not the most complicated tech in the world -- it sure sounds like optimized VNC to us -- but the PS3 compatibility is certainly interesting, in a complicated, installing Linux sort of way. Downloads appear to be free right now, and pretty much any game is compatible -- but we can't help but wonder why you wouldn't just play at your gaming PC in the first place.[Via DigitalSpy]
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sirius Stiletto users stuck a day behind everyone else
Filed under: Portable AudioWhile most seem to have learned from past date-related issues, at least some folks at Sirius appear to have overlooked the fact that this year is a leap year, and the company's Stiletto 100 unit is now having trouble keeping up as a result. As numerous users have reported in the Sirius Backstage forums, the Stiletto has been dragging a day behind ever since the New Year kicked in, which, in addition to being an annoyance, has posed some serious problems for anyone doing scheduled recordings. Now, after a bit of silence on the matter, Sirius is reportedly telling customers that there is in fact a problem, and that it'll fix itself on
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Angstrom Power touts hydrogen fuel cells for cellphones
Filed under: Cellphones
There's certainly no shortage of companies out there trying to provide unconventional means of keeping your cellphone powered, and it looks like you can now add yet another ever-recurring bit of tech to the list, with Angstrom Power now touting its hydrogen fuel cells for cellphones. While they're obviously still quite a ways from landing in your handset, Angstrom does seem to be a good deal further than the concept stage, with them having already managed to cram some of the cells into a MOTOSLVR L7. Tha
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Innovation First rolls out ROBOTC programming kit for VEX robots
Filed under: Robots
We haven't heard much about the Carnegie Mellon-developed ROBOTC programming language since it went into beta testing way back when, but it looks like the kinks have finally been worked out -- at least to the satisfaction of Innovation First, which has just rolled out a ROBOTC programming kit for its VEX robots. Among other things, it'll let users write programs that allow robots to perform several tasks independently, and it'll give them the ability to start, s
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Way too much Apple coverage at Macworld -- it's all here
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
It was a big first day at Macworld -- maybe not iPhone big, but certainly big enough. We know most anyone who's not into Apple (and even a few who are) is ready for their regularly scheduled programming to return, and the good news is, for you, the Apple glut is over. But if you're not quite ready to let go (or missed the real-time wall to wall coverage), check it all out below.Keynote
Live from Macworld 2008: Steve Jobs keynote
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Norwegian Air rolling out in-flight phone use, internet access
Filed under: Transportation
Passengers on Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will soon have something to talk about literally. The company is joining the growing ranks of airlines that allow mobile phone and / or wireless internet service on flights. According to the Scandinavian airline, the new features will be offered sometime later this year, and will be provided by a new subsidiary, Norwegian AS. Now, if only they'd allow smoking again.
24.01.2008 18:53 Uhr, Engadget,
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Snell and Ihnatko at Expo
Beloved technology columnist Andy Ihnatko pays a visit to the Macworld podquarium for this special edition of the Macworld Expo podcast. Andy shares his thoughts on the news coming out of this week's Expo, including the tale of a hard drive that chose to die just before the Expo began.
24.01.2008 18:52 Uhr, Macworld,
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The MacBook Air: What you need to know
Steve Jobs ended his Macworld Expo keynote by unveiling the MacBook Air, the thinnest laptop Apple's ever made. What features are included in this slim portable, and which ones did Apple drop? What's the battery life like? And is it the right machine for you? We have the answers to these and other questions in our MacBook Air introductory guide.
24.01.2008 18:52 Uhr, Macworld,
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Expo in the future
Chris Breen hosts this episode as several guests drop by the Macworld podquarium for a chat. Guests include Macworld Expo’s Paul Kent, who talks about this year’s show and the outlook for 2009.
24.01.2008 18:52 Uhr, Macworld,
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Expo draws to a close
We close the books on our time from the Macworld Expo show floor with one last special Expo edition of the Macworld Podcast. Joining Jason Snell to wrap things up are executive editor Philip Michaels and senior news editor Peter Cohen.
24.01.2008 18:52 Uhr, Macworld,
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Siemens verzeichnet Milliardengewinne
Der in einen Schmiergeldskandal verwickelte Siemens-Konzern hat im ersten Geschäftsquartal 2008 einen Umsatz von 18,4 Milliarden Euro erwirtschaftet, was einem Plus von zehn Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal entspricht. Das geht aus den heute veröffentlichten Zahlen (PDF) des Unternehmens hervor.
24.01.2008 18:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Apple to lower its iPhone sales forecast?
Source : DigitimesAccording to digitimes who cited a Chinese Newspaper, Apple lowered its iPhone sales forecast for their second fiscal quarter, which closes at the end of March. While subcontractors were "reserved" for the manufacture of 2 million units, they now will only provide 1 to 1.2 million. If the information is confirmed, it could signal the release of a new model of the handset, or maybe a business model, redesigned to be more flexible!
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24.01.2008 18:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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HD-DVD format on Death Row
Source : TGdailyA new study released in the U.S. the second week of January following Warner's announcement of abandoning the HD-DVD format confirms its devastating effect. During this period, 1758 HD-DVD players were sold versus 21 770 BluRay players, giving the latter a 93% market share. The week preceding, the two formats were neck and neck. Unless a miracle occurs, BluRay is victorious by KO.
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24.01.2008 18:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Slingbox SOLO
Take your TV on the road with the $180 Slingbox SOLO, which offers an ideal combination of small size, good value, and compatibility with high-definition channels.
24.01.2008 18:50 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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AIM 6.5
AIM 6.5 adds more mobile integration as well as music streaming, a Twitter-like status site, and social networking–like profile-page features.
24.01.2008 18:50 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Weitere Benchmarkergebnisse zum neuen Mac Pro
Nachdem in den vergangenen Tagen schon einige Benchmarkergebnisse zum neuen Mac Pro erschienen sind, hat Primate Labs nun eine ausführlichere Aufstellung veröffentlicht und die verschiedenen, momentan angebotenen Modelle verglichen. Da häufiger die Frage aufkommt, ob man lieber bei der Bestellung zu
24.01.2008 18:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Nintendo's 2007 profits almost double fiscal 2006
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While a few companies have posted some hefty earnings this year, it's hard not to be impressed with the sort explosive growth Nintendo -- a 100 or so year old company -- has seen in 2007. Profit for the nine months leading up to December 31st was $2.45 billion, up 96.3 percent from the same timespan in fiscal 2006. Naturally a huge chunk of that is the 20 million Wii consoles sold, 14.29 million of those in the last three quarters, and the related software title, but it's pretty clear that the DS continues to shine, with 24.5 mill
24.01.2008 18:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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The DanCast roundtable
The Macworld Podcast breaks out its Army of Dans for the first-ever DanCast, a panel discussion between executive editor Dan Miller, senior editor Dan Frakes, associate editor Dan Moren, and MacUser contributor Dan Pourhadi. Three out of four Dans agree—it's a must listen.
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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JVC LT-42X898
The JVC LT-42X898's effective video processing makes standard- and high-definition video look clean and detailed, but its color accuracy needs a tune-up.
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Logitech G51
The G51 speaker system sports Music and Game Matrix modes for simulated six-channel audio, but the real story here is powerful sound.
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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YMax magicJack
Plug the YMax magicJack into an analog phone and the USB port of a PC with broadband Internet, then make crystal-clear calls for a pittance.
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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EditGrid
EditGrid comes darn close to duplicating the Excel experience and adds real-time Web-based collaboration
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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VisiStat 5.0
VisiStat 5.0 lets you quickly, easily, and inexpensively find out what works and what doesn't on your Web site.
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Isaiah - VIAs neue x86-CPU-Architektur geht an den Start
Mit seiner in den letzten vier Jahren entwickelten neuen Prozessorarchitektur "Isaiah" will VIA bei etwa gleichem Energieverbrauch das doppelte bis vierfache an Rechenleistung bieten wie mit den aktuellen und als eher langsam geltenden VIA C7-CPUs. Das ist auch nötig, denn AMD und Intel haben längst selbst attraktive Stromspar-CPUs im Angebot. (Prozessor)
24.01.2008 18:35 Uhr, golem,
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Firefox ist löchrig
Für eine bisher unbekannte Sicherheitslücke im Webbrowser Firefox ist ein Exploit aufgetaucht. Zwar müssen diverse Faktoren zusammenkommen, um gefährdet zu sein, doch das Leck könnte Hacker anlocken.
Der erste, der über die Schwachstelle berichtet und sie auch mit einem Exploit bestätigt hat, ist Gerry Eisenhaur von hiredhacker.com. Der Fehler wurde mittlerweile auch von Mozilla bestätigt. Eisenhaur geht davon aus, dass Hacker das Leck bald ausn
24.01.2008 18:24 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Patent hints at iPod touchpad illumination
An application submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office suggests that future clickwheel iPods, i.e. the Classic and the Nano, may use illuminated touchpads. The technology involves lights placed beneath the surface of a pad, which illuminate in different ways as users pass fingers (or possibly styluses) over top. In the most basic incarnat
24.01.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung unwraps GX-20 DSLR, new compacts
Samsung today became the latest in a series of camera makers to update their lines for the PMA photography show next week. At the top of the line, the GX-20 digital SLR is a close cousin to the similarly new Pentax K20D but with key differences; while it shares the same 14.6-megapixel, low-noise CMOS camera sensor as the K20D, the GX-20 includes a
24.01.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Dünn und Dünner: MacBook Air und Helium im Videoüberblick
Während deutsche Mac-Fans das neue MacBook Air noch teilweise misstrauisch aus der Ferne beobachten, reicht es, eine kleine Strecke um den Globus zurückzulegen, um glänzende Augen zu entdecken: Im Reich der Samurais, Nudelsuppe und Sumo-Ringer löst Apples jüngster Spross durchaus Euphorie aus, während das Macbook Helium schon in westlichen
24.01.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Netflix bringing streaming rentals to Macs, game console next?
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Recent announcements on iTunes rentals certainly caused a stir amongst the neglected Mac-masses, but it looks like the online rental game is about to get a little more cutthroat for fanboys and fangirls everywhere. According to a new report (and backed up by an earlier blog post), streaming content for Netflix subscribers is headed to Mac screens in 2008 -- if everyone has their way. During the company's Q4 earnings call this week, the snail-mail service hinted that this would be the year that streaming rentals would come to Mac users due to the advent of DRM options that play nice with Apple's gear (namely, Microsoft's Silverlight technology). Comb
24.01.2008 18:09 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.01.2008 18:00 Uhr
Asus bringt Desktop-PCs
Unter anderem als Mainboard- und Notebook-Produzent ist Asus bekannt. Nun steigen die Taiwaner auch in den Markt für Desktop-PCs ein.
»Slim Desktop PC« und »Mini Desktop PC« heißen die beiden Produktlinien, die Asus diese Woche in Wien vorgestellt hat. »Der Anspruch unserer neuen Geräteserie liegt sowohl im wohnzimmertauglichen Design als auch in der vollen Performance und Multimediatauglichkeit« wird Holger Schmidt von Asus zitiert.
Der Slim De
24.01.2008 17:51 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Mac: iTuneMyWalkman in Version 0.942
Das Release der Version 1.0 steht kurz vor der Tür, bis es jedoch so weit ist kümmern sich die Entwickler hinter iTuneMyWalkman noch um kleinere Verbesserungen und das Ausmerzten etlicher Bugs. iTuneMyWalkman verbindet eure iTunes-Mediathek mit einem MP3-Player eurer Wahl und erlaubt euch so, neben dem iPod auch die preiswerten USB-Sticks vom Discounter mit iTunes abzugleichen. Über praktische Alternativen haben wir
24.01.2008 17:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Symantec steigert Umsatz und Gewinn
Symantec hat das dritte Geschäftsquartals 2008 mit Umsatz- und Gewinnsteigerungen abschließen können. Der Umsatz lag bei 1,53 Milliarden Dollar und ist somit gegenüber dem Dezemberquartal 2006 (1,33 Milliarden Dollar) um 15 Prozent gewachsen. Der Nettogewinn des Dezember-Quartals 2007 lag bei 292 Millionen Dollar, was einem Zuwachs von 16 Prozent verglichen mit 251 Millionen Dollar im Dezember-Quartal 2006 gleichkommt.
24.01.2008 17:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Eight-core Mac Pro benchmark results
Benchmarks of Apple's new Mac Pro systems -- which began shipping earlier this year -- show how the latest systems stack up against each other as well as the company's older workstations. Overall performance ratings placed the Mac Pro 3.2GHz at the top of the charts in both 64-bit and 32-bit tests. Tests show that the performance difference between
24.01.2008 17:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Das iPhone: Eine ausschließlich amerikanische Erfolgsgeschichte?
Vier Millionen verkaufte iPhones sind ein Erfolg, den Steve Jobs während seiner Expo-Keynote nicht müde wurde zu betonen. Über die Beliebtheit des Geräts in Europa sagt diese Zahl allerdings nur wenig - und um die steht es aktuellen Meldungen zufolge nicht besonders gut. Ars Technica zitiert einen Mitarbeiter des Apple Store in London, der von
24.01.2008 17:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Asus rolls out Eee PC in Japan, Windows XP standard
Filed under: Laptops
It's taken a while, but it looks like folks in Japan can now finally get their hands on Asus's diminutive and eminently-hackable Eee PC, although not exactly the same models we have 'round these parts. Dubbed the Eee PC 4G-X, the Japan-centric laptop is apparently identical to the regular 4G model, with the notable exception that it now comes pre-loaded with Windows XP Home Edition as standard instead of the usual Linux OS. That, of course, takes up a hefty chunk of the 4GB of internal storage, so Asus has thoug
24.01.2008 17:37 Uhr, Engadget,
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Netflix aims for Mac streaming, Blu-ray win
Netflix hopes that changes in two formats will prove to be catalysts for its business in 2008, the company said late yesterday in its quarterly results call. Following a year in which the company profited by 97 cents per share and added 1.2 million subscribers, the rental firm says it intends to offer a Mac version of its web-based Watch Instantly
24.01.2008 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Ebay meldet Umsatzplus von 27 Prozent
Ebay hat im vierten Quartal 2007 eine Umsatzsteigerung von 27 Prozent auf 2,181 Milliarden Dollar verzeichnet. Der GAAP-Nettogewinn legte gegenüber dem Schlussquartal des Vorjahres um 53 Prozent auf 531 Millionen Dollar oder 0,39 Dollar je Aktie zu. Das geht aus den gestern veröffentlichten Zahlen (PDF) des Internet-Auktionshauses hervor.
24.01.2008 17:20 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Hack lets iPhone users add 'speed-dial' icons
Some iPhone owners have discovered a means of installing "speed-dial" icons on the the device's Home page, without first having to jailbreak it. The hack relies on the WebClip feature of the v1.1.3 firmware, and involves going to a URL listed as "http://x.tel.qlnk.net", with the X replaced by a particular person's phone number. People must then c
24.01.2008 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neue Umfrage: Was halten Sie vom MacBook Air?
Unsere letzte Umfrage ergab, dass über 45 Prozent der Teilnehmer das MacBook Air für die wichtigste Neuerung der MacWorld Expo hielten. Die zweitmeisten Nennungen erhielt hingegen bereits die Option "Für mich war nichts dabei", erst weit abgeschlagen tauchen dann Time Capsule (13 Prozent) und iPhone
24.01.2008 17:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iPhone-Produktion von Apple angeblich gedrosselt
Ursprünglich waren für das zweite Quartal 2008 von Apple angeblich zwei Millionen Mobiltelefone zur Produktion in Auftrag gegeben worden. Jetzt reduzierte das Unternehmen nach Informationen von DigiTimes den Auftrag auf eine bis 1,2 Millionen iPhones bis Ende März 2008. Und das, obwohl inzwischen über vier Millionen der Geräte abgesetzt werden konnten.
24.01.2008 17:07 Uhr, Maclife,
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Entwickler-Details zum MacBook Air
Zu nahezu jedem Gerät von Apple gibt es die so genannte "Developer Note". Dies ist eine gute Übersicht zu den Bauteilen, die in der neuvorgestellten Hardware ihren Platz fanden. Jetzt ist diese Art "Mini-Handbuch" auch zum MacBook Air verfügbar. Auf der entsprechenden Webseite von Apple sind Einzelheiten zu den Komponenten beschrieben, auch ein grafisches Bild des Mainboard gibt es.
24.01.2008 17:07 Uhr, Maclife,
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More Palm 800w specs leak out, no change in ugliness
Filed under: Cellphones
For the handful of you left still getting stoked on Palm news, here's some interesting tidbits for you. The folks over at Treonauts have gotten some "possible" specifications of the Sprint-bound Treo 800w (or as we like to call it, the Gatesnote Palm) and are sharing them with the world. According to the sources, the new Windows Mobile 6-based Palm phone will be Centro-thin, trade the old proprietary HotSync connector for a mini-USB jack, has a dedicated hardware switch for turning WiFi on an
24.01.2008 17:07 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bericht: Yahoo will MP3-Musikdateien anbieten
Nach dem Abschied vom WMA-Musikformat mit Rechtemanagement bekommt die Musikindustrie immer mehr Freunde: Jetzt will auch Yahoo auf seinem Portal rechtefreie Dateien zum Herunterladen anbieten. (Tauschbörse, Amazon)
24.01.2008 17:05 Uhr, golem,
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Lenovo baut künftig auch IBM-Server
IBM hat mit dem chinesischen Computer-Hersteller Lenovo eine Lizenzvereinbarung geschlossen. Auf dieser Basis produziert Lenovo ausgewählte x86-Server und darf diese unter eigenem Namen vertreiben. Lenovo hatte Ende 2004 das PC-Geschäft von IBM übernommen. (IBM, Computer)
24.01.2008 17:05 Uhr, golem,
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OpenSuse Build Service öffnet sich anderen Distributionen
Der OpenSuse-Build-Service erweitert seine Palette der unterstützten Linux-Distributionen. Entwickler können mit der Plattform Pakete für Linux-Distributionen erstellen lassen. OpenSuse selbst verwendet den Build Service als Entwicklungsplattform für die eigene Distribution. (Suse, Red Hat)
24.01.2008 17:05 Uhr, golem,
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24.01.2008 17:00 Uhr
Dells zweites Ubuntu-Notebook
Ein Notebook mit vorinstalliertem Ubuntu-Linux bringt Dell exklusiv in Deutschland auf den Markt. 850 Euro sind für die Grundversion des 13,3-Zoll-Rechners zu bezahlen.
Dell hat augenscheinlich viel Erfolg mit Notebooks, die mit Ubuntu ausgeliefert werden. Der erste Dell-Mobilrechner, bei dem auf Windows verzichtet wurde, ist das 450 Euro teure Inspiron 6400n. Und das wird auf der Homepage der Texaner als ausverkauft gemeldet: »Auf Grund einer n
24.01.2008 16:51 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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News: Apple expands UK iTunes Store video offerings
Apple has added new TV shows and video offerings to the UK iTunes Store, including several video shorts of the stop motion animation duo Wallace and Gromit, and episodes of eight different Warner Bros. TV shows, including Friends, Wonder Woman, V: The Complete Series, Babylon 5, West Wing, The Jetsons, The Flintstones, and Martin. The episodes are priced at £1.89 each and are available now. [via TUAW]
24.01.2008 16:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Der Macintosh feiert Geburtstag
Für viele Apple-Fans ist der 24. Januar ein bedeutender Tag. Wurde am 22. Januar 1984 der legendäre Werbspot zum Super Bowl vorgeführt, fand am 24. Januar 1984, also vor 24 Jahren, die Markeinführung des ersten Macintosh statt. Nachdem die Lisa ein Flop wurde, sollte der Macintosh den PC-Markt revol
24.01.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Mac OS X 10.5.2 wird Nikon D300 und D3 unterstützen
Wer eine Nikon D300 oder D3 sein Eigen nennt, wird das anstehende Systemupdate auf Mac OS X 10.5.2 vielleicht besonders zu schätzen wissen. Nach einem Test der Vorversion bestätigt die französische Seite MacBidouille , die neue Leopard-Version erkenne RAW-Dateien beider Kameras problemlos. Jedes Programm, das die Grafik-Bibliotheken von Mac OS
24.01.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Best Buy confirms it sold virus-infected Insignia photo frames, no recall in the works
Filed under: Household
As we noted a week back, Best Buy's house-brand Insignia photo frames are indeed virus-infected, but now it appears Best Buy is doing something about it. Unfortunately, info is still slim at the moment from company lips. Best Buy says it's "connecting with our customers who may have been impacted," and has pulled remaining inventory from the shelves, but there are no plans for a r
24.01.2008 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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MOTU debuts Digital Performer 6, Electric Keys
Audio and video specialist MOTU has debuted Digital Performer 6, the next version of its audio sequencing software. The interface of the program has been completely redesigned, and includes a variety of other enhancements as well, such as XML exchange with Final Cut Pro, and generally improved support for film scoring. Users can now work with int
24.01.2008 16:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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100-Gigabyte-Flashspeicher: Billig und bald dank neuer Technik
Chip-Hersteller Nanochip trommelt für seine Erfindung : Mit Hilfe einer neuen Technik will er innerhalb von zwei Jahren einen neuen Flash-Speicher auf den Markt bringen, der auf kleinerem Raum deutlich mehr Daten unterbringen soll, als aktuelle NAND-Speicher fassen. 15 auf 15 Nanometer sollen reichen, um 1 Datenbit zu speichern - derzeit liegt
24.01.2008 16:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Western Digital mit erneut sehr guten Zahlen
Erneut sehr gute Zahlen hat der Festplattenhersteller Western Digital für das 2. Quartal des Fiskaljahres 2007 vorgelegt. Der Umsatz stieg auf 2,2 Milliarden US-Dollar, der Nettogewinn (Gewinn nach Steuern) lag bei 305 Millionen US-Dollar. Gegenüber dem Vorjahresquartal stiegen Umsatz und Gewinn um 46 Prozent bzw. 137 Prozent.
24.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Powerstick: Aufladbarer USB Akku-Stick
Wir wissen nicht ob der Ecosol Powerstick wirklich satte $70 wert ist, die Idee hinter dem Gewinner des "CES Portable Power"-Awards gefällt uns jedoch ausgesprochen gut. Der Powerstick sieht auf den ersten Blick aus wie ein stinknormaler USB-Stick, ist jedoch ein Akku mit integrierter Ladeanzeige und etlichen Adaptern. Am Rechner oder im Autoradio aufgeladen lassen sich mit dem vollen Powerstick dann etliche Geräte mit zusätzlichem Strom und entsprechend verlängerter Laufzeit versorgen.
Der Powerstick wiegt gute 40 Gramm, benötigt 90 Minuten um sich einmal komplett aufzuladen und verspricht die Verdopplung der Akku. Laufzeit des iPods. Angetrieben wird der Powerstick von einer Lithium-Polymer Batterie kommt mit einer Kapazität von 750 mAh und hat ein Jahr Garantie. Der iPod-Adapter ist kompatibel mit der 4. und 5. Generation, dem iP
24.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Telekom muss Zugang zu Leerrohren ermöglichen
Die Deutsche Telekom muss den Wettbewerbern beim Zugang zur letzten Meile auch den Zugang zu Leerrohren und zu unbeschalteter Glasfaser ermöglichen. Auch muss der Zugang zur Teilnehmeranschlussleitung in den Kabelverzweigern gestattet werden. Damit soll die Konkurrenz eigene Hochgeschwindigkeitsnetze aufbauen können - wie es die Telekom derzeit mit dem VDSL-Ausbau anlegt.
24.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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News: Apple lowers Q2 iPhone shipment projection?
Apple has lowered its projected second quarter shipments of the iPhone from two million units to around 1-1.2 million units, according to a new report. Citing sources at Apple’s handset component suppliers in Taiwan, China’s Economic Daily News reports that sales of the iPhone in Europe have been lower than expected, leading Apple to reduce its shipping estimates for its fiscal second quarter. Reporting its first quarter financial results…
24.01.2008 16:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Sprint layoffs start at the top
Filed under: CellphonesWell, not the very top -- give the guy a chance, will ya! -- but it's clear that heads are already starting to roll at Sprint Nextel following last week's disastrous report of subscriber churn, with the company's chief financial officer, chief marketing officer, and president of sales and distribution effectively getting the boot as of tomorrow. In respective order, Paul Saleh, Tim Kelly, and Mark Angelino will all be "stepping down" on Friday, according to the Wall
24.01.2008 16:07 Uhr, Engadget,
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Canon präsentiert EOS 450D und neue Optiken
Canon stellte jüngst ein Schwesterprodukt der beliebten EOS 400D vor, dem Einstiegsmodell in den Markt digitaler Spiegelreflexkameras des Herstellers. Das neue Modell bietet nicht nur eine höhere Auflösung und einen neuen Bildprozessor, auch die Bedienung soll deutlich verbessert worden sein.
24.01.2008 16:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Musik-Video: Hit me on my iPhone
Nach Bodo Wartke kommt nun das zweite, kabarettistisch angehauchte Musik-Video zum iPhone. Diesmal nicht live, sondern auf einen Zusammenschnitt der geführten iPhone-Tour gelegt, bringt Pete Miser eine "Hip-Hop"-Variation zum Thema. Selbst für einen iPhone Werbe-Spot engagiert, ist sich Pete recht sicher, dass sein zusammengeschnittener Track auf Youtube nicht lange überleben wird: "We're pretty sure we have about two weeks before Apple threatens to break our kneecaps so enjoy it while it lasts"
24.01.2008 16:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Nokia thrives, crests 40% world marketshare
Nokia on Thursday reported one of the best fiscal quarters in its history, earning about 47 Euro cents (69 US cents) per share in the October to December period, or just short of 2.5 billion Euros ($3.6 billion US) in profit. The achievement was the result of selling 133.5 million phones in the three-month span and was enough to grow the Finnish c
24.01.2008 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Canon steigt in den Digitalkamera-Preiskampf ein
Seit einiger Zeit ist in der Digitalkamera-Branche ein Preiskampf entbrannt - immer besser ausgestattete Kameras im unteren Preissegment dürften es manchem Hersteller schwer machen, seine Margen zu halten. Canon hat seine A-Serie der PowerShot-Reihe nun überarbeitet und bietet die neuen Geräte A470, A580 sowie A590 IS zu niedrigen Preisen an. (Digitalkamera)
24.01.2008 16:05 Uhr, golem,
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Pro Series: Apple-Event am 6.2. für Kreative in Berlin
Web-Design, 3D-Animation, Broadcasting bis Podcasting: Zu diesen und anderen Themen lädt Apple am 6. Februar 2008 Kreative in die Berliner Universal Hall ein. Ausgeschlafen sollte man sein und Zeit mitbringen: Der Tag beginnt um 9.30 Uhr und dauert bis 16 Uhr, dazwischen liegen kostenlose Vorträge, Workshops, Trainings und ein Mittagessen. In
24.01.2008 16:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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24.01.2008 16:00 Uhr
USA Today: MacBook Air 'sexy' but flawed
The MacBook Air is an impressive piece of engineering, but suffers from some serious flaws that may reduce its appeal to some, writes USA Today. The newspaper firstly applauds its signature design features, namely its incredibly thin design, which is just over three-quarters of an inch thick at its largest point. Also praised is the backlighting
24.01.2008 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Vudu price slashed to keep up with Apple TV
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Competition is a good thing, and now that the Apple TV is actually turning into a solid offering in its space, Vudu is cutting the price on its box to stay relevant. Originally launched at $399, you can now snag a Vudu to rent your movies and TV shows straight into your living room for $295. The best news is that if paid the full price for one of these things in the past 30 days, you can call up Vudu and get a $100 movie credit. Who knows if it'll be enough to mitigate the aggressively-pr
24.01.2008 15:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nvidia GeForce 9600 GT erst am 21. Februar?
Ursprünglich sollte Nvidias neueste Mittelklassegrafikkarte, die GeForce 9600 GT, zum Valentinstag am 14. Februar erscheinen. Doch nun wurde gemeldet, dass sich der Start aufgrund kleinerer technischer Probleme, die von Nvidia festgestellt wurden, möglicherweise um eine Woche auf den 21. Februar verschieben wird.
24.01.2008 15:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Font Finagler 1.0 entwirrt Schriften-Kuddelmuddel
Das Schriften-Problemlösungs-Tool Font Finagler schafft nun die Eins vor dem Punkt: Version 1.0 ist vom Entwickler gründlich überarbeitet worden und soll den Anwender auf der Jagd nach korrupten Schriften und Schriften-Caches unterstützen. Neben der Mac OS X 10.5-Unterstützung sind etliche neue Funktionen hinzu gekommen: Das Tool reinigt nun
24.01.2008 15:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Geldmaschine Wii: Nintendo mit hohem Profit
Dank des reißenden Absatzes der Wii-Konsole und der Videospiel-Konsole DS konnte Nintendo seinen Gewinn verdoppeln.
Nintendos Spielekonsole Wii lässt die Kassen des Herstellers lauter klingeln als je zuvor: In den ersten neun Monaten des Nintendo-Geschäftsjahres das noch bis 31. März läuft stieg der Gewinn auf 258,93 Milliarden Yen (1,7 Mrd Euro). Im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres fuhr Nintendo einen Profit von nur 168 Milliarden Yen ein. 1
24.01.2008 15:22 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Urteil: Arcor muss keine Google-Seiten sperren
Das Oberlandesgericht Frankfurt (OLG) hat entschieden, dass Arcor keine Google-Seiten sperren muss. Internetprovider seien grundsätzlich nicht für den Inhalt von Webseiten verantwortlich, zu denen sie ihren Kunden Zugang vermitteln, heißt es in dem am Mittwoch veröffentlichten Urteil.
24.01.2008 15:20 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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New Adobe CS 3 Production Premium video tutorials
Total Training today released Total Training for Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium, the new suite of one-stop-shop for learning the essentials of Adobe After Effects CS3, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Soundbooth CS3, and Adobe Encore CS3
24.01.2008 15:20 Uhr, MacMinute,
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YouTube opening mobile video to more phones
YouTube's mobile video service will soon work with far more device s than currently available, the Google-owned company said today. A code change for the website should allow some phones from LG, Motorola, Nokia, and Sony-Ericsson to have largely the same playback features as the desktop page: this includes the ability to rate and search for video
24.01.2008 15:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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The FCC's 700MHz auction: what you need to know
Filed under: Features, Wireless
We'll admit, wireless spectrum auctions aren't the most exciting thing in the world -- but as wireless spectrum auctions go, the FCC's 700MHz auction kicking off today is a doozy. What's it all about and what does it mean to you? Head on over to Engadget Mobile to find out everything you need to know (and a few things you don't) about the FCC's multi-billion dollar spectacular!
24.01.2008 15:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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IFPI veröffentlicht Jahresbericht 2008
Der Internationale Verband der Musikindustrie (IFPI) hat heute seinen Jahresbericht für 2008 vorgestellt. Daraus geht hervor, dass der Markt für digitale Musik-Downloads rasant wächst. Zugleich fordert die IFPI, Internet-Provider nach französischem Vorbild zur Überwachung ihrer Kunden zu verpflichten.
24.01.2008 15:05 Uhr, golem,
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24.01.2008 15:00 Uhr
Beta: Lightsoft Weather Center Preview 2
Lightsoft Weather Center is weather station software that works with Davis and La Crosse WS2300 series weather station hardware and includes historical data queries, a weather journal, web page generation and uploads, and other features, along with detailed data display.
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: LightZone 3.4
The zone-based image processing program adds interface enhancements, style previews by hovering cursor over style, and support for more RAW formats.
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: HelpLogic 1.5
The cross-platform help authoring program is a Universal Binary and adds improved Leopard compatibility, support for all standard HTML tags and CSS styles when publishing HTML help pages to PDF, and more.
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: DiskWarrior 4.1
This release provides complete compatibility with Leopard, plus additional repair capabilities including the ability to repair damaged directory hard links.
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Jolt 1.0
Jolt prevents Energy Saver settings from kicking in and keeps your Mac at full power for a specified number of minutes.
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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HP startet neue Open-Source-Initiativen
Speziell für Unternehmen, die Open Source verwenden wollen, hat HP zwei neue Initiativen ins Leben gerufen. FOSSology ist dabei eine Software, die das Lizenzmanagement erleichtern soll und mit FOSSBazaar sollen Informationen zum Open-Source-Einsatz verbreitet werden. Auch Dienstleistungen zum Thema will HP anbieten.
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, golem,
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Apple in der Schweiz mit 10 Prozent Marktanteil
Einem aktuellen Bericht zufolge konnte Apple beim Marktanteil in der Schweiz zulegen. Schon immer hatte man hier einen höheren Marktanteil, als es in anderen Ländern Europas der Fall war. Nahezu unangetastet auf dem ersten Platz liegt aber immer noch HP mit einem Anteil von 31,1 Prozent, der Abstan
24.01.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Hoher Bonus für viele Apple-Manager, außer für Jobs
Schon im November dachte man bei Apple darüber nach, dem Chef mehr Gehalt zu geben. Bisher ist nicht bekannt, ob Steve Jobs sich darauf einlässt. Zu den Gehältern von 600.000 oder 500.000 US-Dollar erhalten einige Manager des Unternehmens nun aufgrund der guten Geschäftszahlen so nebenbei das doppelte ihres Jahresgehalts als Bonus, Jobs hingegen nicht.
24.01.2008 14:37 Uhr, Maclife,
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Indian telecom company to rollout massive WiMax network
Filed under: WirelessEven as Sprint tentatively rolls out the XOHM network here in the States, the largest Indian telecom company is planning to build a mobile WiMax network covering three states on the subcontinent capable of serving 250 million people. State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited is leaning on Soma Networks to build the broadband-speed network in response to government requirement that 20 million broadband lines be in service by 2010. The WiMax rollout will first hit the largest and most-connected states, but BSNL is planning on extending the network if things go well. Soma says it's shipping thousands of base stations to get the network operational at full speed, and that when it's done
24.01.2008 14:37 Uhr, Engadget,
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Thodio iBox: iPod Vollholz-Verstärker
Mit seinem Straßenpreis von 359, gehört die iBox von Thodio sicher nicht zu den preiswertesten iPod-Soundsystemen auf dem Markt, seine Abnehmer wird der Vollholz-Verstärker aber trotzdem finden. Hierfür sprechen neben der Retro-Optik (uns erinnert die Box an die frühen Feld-Funker Ausrüstungen des vergangenen Jahrhunderts) die verwandten Materialien - die iBox wird aus Teak- und Eichenholz gefertigt -, der integrierte 15-Stunden Akku und aufgesetzten Chrom-Tragegriffe. Etliche Bilder der iBox gibt es direkt beim niederländischen Hersteller.
24.01.2008 14:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Por-No in China
Ist von Zensur in China die Rede, denken hierzulande die meisten immer an die Regulierung politischer Inhalte. Aber die Behörden sorgen sich auch sehr um die Moral im Reich der Mitte. (Web2.0, Blog)
24.01.2008 14:35 Uhr, golem,
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Speaker: 500 mal größer als das Original
Die typisch weißen iPod-Ohrhörer haben schon immer die Aufmerksamkeit etlicher Nerds und Hersteller auf sich gezogen. Seien es die Ohr-Piercings, die Diamanten-besetzten Hörer oder die zahllosen Ohrring-Variationen. Auch in groß gab es die Stecker bereits. Das letzte mal hier, als Füße des selbstgebauten iPod-Tischs. Mit den 500xl gibt es nun die passenden Desktop-Speaker zum Thema. Aufgetan von gizmodo, lassen sich die 500xl mit Batterien und direkt am Netz betreiben. Der Name 500xl ist Programm. Die Speaker sind 500-fach größer als Apples Ohrhörer. Ein größeres Bild gibt es im Anschluss.
24.01.2008 14:20 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Trotz Rekord-Zahlen: Aktie verliert ein Zehntel an Wert
Der Firma geht's gut - der Börse geht's schlecht. Noch: Während sich weltweit die Aktienindizes nach der fast historischen Intervention durch die US-Notenbank erholen, sackt der Kurs der Apple-Aktie weiter ab, zum Handelsstart in Frankfurt hat das Papier mehr als ein Zehntel an Wert verloren. Apples Quartalszahlen, die über das vergangene
24.01.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Heute im Kummerkasten: Phishing, platte Platten und Portstreitigkeiten
Hurra! Unsere erste Folge von "macnews.de hilft" hat bei Ihnen eingeschlagen und unser Workshop "Erste Hilfe für alle Mac-User" vielen von Ihnen geholfen. Darum geht es in unserer heutigen Folge um Ihre ganz persönlichen Probleme, um die jedenfalls, die bei der Arbeit am Mac entstehen. Wir fragen uns heute: Warum fordert Apple einen Anwender
24.01.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Microsoft: Vista has fewer first-year vulnerabilities than any modern OS
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, Tablet PCs
He we go again. Like an evil pope preparing to capture the Holy Land, Jeff Jones, Microsoft's self-proclaimed "Security Guy" (and Microsoft Director) just published the Vista One Year Vulnerability Report. As you can see from the graph above, JJ's methodology concludes that Microsoft's Vista easily bests the first year vulnerabilities found in XP, Red Hat Enterprise Lin
24.01.2008 14:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia erwirtschaftet Milliardengewinn
In Deutschland prasselt scharfe Kritik auf Nokia ein, weil der Handy-Konzern das Werk in Bochum stilllegen wird und daher rund 2.300 Menschen ihre Arbeit verlieren. Zugleich haben die Finnen im zurückliegenden vierten Quartal 2007 einen Gewinn von 1,8 Milliarden Euro eingefahren. Im Gesamtjahr betrug der Gewinn 7,2 Milliarden Euro, was einer Steigerung von 67 Prozent entspricht.
24.01.2008 14:05 Uhr, golem,
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24.01.2008 14:00 Uhr
Langenscheidt stattet Eee PC mit Wörterbüchern aus
Mit Xlex von Xcome Technology, für das der Fremdsprachenspezialist Langenscheidt Wörterbuchinhalte liefert, ist ab sofort ein zweisprachiges Lexikon für den Eee PC verfügbar. Damit werden insgesamt mehr als vierzig Software-Anwendungen auf dem Mini-Notebook von Asus vorinstalliert.
24.01.2008 13:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Asus steigt ins Desktop-Geschäft ein
Asus hat gestern in Wien seine künftige Desktop-Produktlinie präsentiert. Mit dem Slim-Desktop-PC und dem Mini-Desktop-PC Nova P22 versucht sich der Notebook-Hersteller nach seinem Engagement im Notebook und PDA-Segment erstmals in der Produktion von Standrechnern. "Der Anspruch unserer neuen Geräteserie liegt sowohl im wohnzimmertauglichen Design als auch in der vollen Performance und Multimediatauglichkeit", sagt Asus-Sprecher Holger Schmidt. Zudem seien die Geräte äußerst leise, der Slim Desktop PC weise einen kaum hörbaren Geräuschpegel von 23,9 Dezibel auf. Dieser steige selbst unter Volllast nur auf rund 30 Dezibel, so Schmidt.
24.01.2008 13:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Sonderaktion bei MacKaufhaus, Zusatzsoftware zum Mac
Wenn Apple die Ausstattung des Macs bewirbt, wird natürlich auch auf das mitgelieferte Software-Paket verwiesen, um die die Attraktivität zu steigern. Auch andere Hersteller versuchen, durch zusätzliche Leistungen den Kunden zum Kauf von Macs in ihren Verkaufsstellen zu überzeugen. So bietet MacKauf
24.01.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Developer Note zum MacBook Air
Zu jedem neuen Gerät veröffentlicht Apple auch eine so genannte Developer Note, in der detaillierte Angaben zu Ausstattung aber auch Architektur zu finden sind. Auch zum MacBook Air steht ein entsprechendes Dokument zur Verfügung, in dem unter anderem ein Schaubild zum Mainboard zu finden ist. Wer s
24.01.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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EBay beats Wall Street, CEO to retire
EBay exceeded Wall Street's earnings and revenue expectations for its fourth quarter and, as expected, announced that Meg Whitman will step down as president and CEO at the end of March, ending her 10-year tenure at the helm of the e-commerce giant.
24.01.2008 13:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Notizen vom 24. Januar 2008
Jailbreak für Firmware 1.1.3: Eventuell wird heute oder in den kommenden Tagen der Software-Jailbreak für die Firmware 1.1.3 von iPhone und iPod touch veröffentlicht, so iPhone Atlas.
24.01.2008 13:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Schnelleres W-LAN mit neuem Marvell-Chip
Ein kleines Überbleibsel der Neuigkeiten rund um Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas Anfang des Jahres ist eine neue W-LAN-Lösung von Marvell. Der amerikanische Hersteller hat erstmalig einen neuen und in 90nm gefertigten Chip vorgestellt, der die Übertragungsrate des bisher schnellsten 802.11n-Standards ausbaut.
24.01.2008 13:22 Uhr, Maclife,
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MacHeads, der Film: Nur Apple im Kopf
Hatten Sie schon einmal Sex mit einem Windows-Anwender? Jetzt, nachdem die Macworld Expo vorbei ist und sich die Aufregung rund um die Keynote gelegt hat, hat jeder Mac-Awender Zeit, in sich zu gehen und sein Verhältnis zum Mac-Hersteller zu überdenken. Um die enthusiastische bis übersteigerte Beziehung mancher Mac-Fans zu "ihrem" Hersteller
24.01.2008 13:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Fujifilm's FinePix F100fd, Z20fd, and new J-series of compact shooters
Bringing up the tail to Fujifilm's pre-PMA announcements are four new compact cameras. The 12 megapixel F100fd ($380) features a 5x wide-angle optical zoom, mechanical and digital image stabilization, IrSimple, and a handy "dual shot mode" which takes a picture with and without a flash in rapid succession. It also brings a 2.7-inch LCD and likely useless (even for Fujifilm) ISO 12,800 setting. The "ultra-glam" 10 megapixel Z20fd ($200, pictured) targets the "movie-crazed Generation Z" with a "Dual Blog Mode" which automatically resizes stills or MPEG-4 movies for sharing. It also features the dual-shot mode found on the F100fd, intelligent flash, 16 pre-set scene modes, face detection, and a "stamp it" mode which replaces your friend's faces with "fun designs." Lastly we have the new J-seri
24.01.2008 13:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Simply: Telefonieren für 8,5 Cent pro Minute
Der Mobilfunk-Discounter simply hat seine Tarifmodelle aufgeräumt: In Zukunft gibt es nur noch zwei Tarife. Bei simply easy zahlt der Nutzer 8,5 Cent pro Minute in alle Netze. Für den Tarif simply partner sind innerhalb der simply-Community Gespräche für 3 Cent pro Minute möglich. Telefoniert wird im D-Netz.
24.01.2008 13:05 Uhr, golem,
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24.01.2008 13:00 Uhr
Lebensaufzeichnungen am Mac
Die Software MacJournal ermöglicht mehr als reine Tagebuchaufzeichungen. Das Programm wurde für Leopard komplett überarbeitet und erlaubt Anwendern, PDfs, QuickTime-Filme und Bilder in Ihre Aufzeichungen einzubauen. Blogger können nun auch Aufnahmen mit der iSight in einen Eintrag einbinden. Eine weitere neue Funktion sind Smart Journals, die es erlauben, alle Einträge nach bestimmten Kriterien zu durchsuchen.
24.01.2008 12:52 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple beschneidet Analyse-Werkzeug
DTrace steht für Dynamic Tracing und bezeichnet ein Software-Analysewerkzeug, das vom Unternehmen Sun als Open-Source-Applikation zur Verfügung gestellt und von Apple in Mac OS X integriert wurde. Sun-Entwickler Adam Leventhal schreibt nun in seinem Weblog, dass Apple unter Mac OS X die Funktionen von DTrace beschnitten hätte. So werden angeblich bestimmte Programme wie iTunes von der Protokollierung ausgenommen.
24.01.2008 12:52 Uhr, Maclife,
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170 Euro günstiger: Sony Ericsson T650i
Das auf edel getrimmte Barren-Handy T650i von Sony Ericsson ist aktuell ab 250 Euro in unserem Preisvergleich gelistet. Noch vor knapp einem halben Jahr waren über 420 Euro für das Edel-Handy fällig.
24.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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Foxconn kündigt OLED-Tastatur für Sommer an
Die US-Unternehmen United Keys und Foxconn haben angekündigt, bis Sommer 2008 ihre erste Tastatur mit OLED-Tasten in den Handel zu bringen. Die Funktionstasten des speziell für Gamer entwickelten Keyboards sind mit Minibildschirmen ausgestattet, wodurch sowohl Belegung als auch Anzeige frei programmierbar sind. Konkrete Angaben zum Preis machten die Partnerunternehmen bislang noch nicht, jedoch soll das Produkt durchaus erschwinglich sein, heißt es in einer Aussendung.
24.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Interview: Wikipedia ist Segen und Fluch zugleich
2001 gründete Jimmy Wales das Online-Mitmach-Lexikon Wikipedia, das inzwischen den großen traditionellen Lexika gehörig Konkurrenz macht. Vor kurzem startete Wales' neues Projekt, Wikia Search. Kaum online, erntete die Open-Source-Suchmaschine Kritik wegen ihrer schlechten Ergebnisse. Golem.de traf Wales auf der Konferenz "Digital, Life, Design" und fragte ihn nach seinem neuen Projekt. (Interview, Wikipedia)
24.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, golem,
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Canon-Tintenstrahler beschichtet das Papier vor dem Druck
Canon hat mit der Pigment-Reaction-Technik eine Neuerung im Tintenstrahldruck vorgestellt. Anstelle das mehr oder minder geeignete Papier einfach mit Farben zu besprühen, wird bei der Pigment-Reaction-Technik das Papier mit durchsichtiger Tinte vorbeschichtet und erst danach kommt die Farbe dazu, die mit der Beschichtung reagiert. (Drucker)
24.01.2008 12:50 Uhr, golem,
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iPod nano in Pink nun lieferbar
Überraschend stellte Apple am vergangenen Dienstag eine neue Farbe des iPod nano vor. Diesmal kann sich wohl eher die weibliche Zunft über das Pink des iPod nano mit 8GB-Speicher freuen. Für die Aufnahme im deutschen Store lies sich Apple aber noch ein wenig Zeit. Heute ist es hingegen soweit und der pinkfarbene iPod nano kann bestellt werden.
24.01.2008 12:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Israel developing autonomous "digital general": run, John, run
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsIsrael is reportedly developing a sophisticated piece of software meant to help troops make quick decisions during battle and, under the right conditions, autonomously manipulate the nation's defense systems. First reported in Defense News (subscription required), the unnamed system would primarily be used for tactical decisions during periods of heavy bombardment, although in a worst-case scenario, the complex algorithm would supposedly be capable of taking over total military control. Yes, we know what you're thinking, but don't worry: Israeli officials have already sworn up and down that "there's no way we're letting this thing go Terminator on us -- no freakin' way." [Via
24.01.2008 12:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm: Winzige Bridge-Kamera mit 12fach-Zoom
Der Trend zur Miniaturisierung macht vor nichts halt. Jetzt hat Fujifilm eine Bridge-Kamera vorgestellt, die trotz des eingebauten 12fach-Zoomobjektivs (F2,8 bzw. F5,6) nur 102,5 x 73 x 67,8 mm groß ist. Die Brennweite reicht von 33 bis 396 mm (KB). Die neue FinePix S1000fd ist mit einem 10-Megapixel-CCD ausgerüstet. (Digitalkamera)
24.01.2008 12:35 Uhr, golem,
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Ubisoft verdient gut dank Assassin's Creed
Der Spielehersteller Ubisoft konnte im dritten Quartal seines Geschäftjahres 2007/2008, in welches das Weihnachtsgeschäft fällt, kräftig zulegen. Der Umsatz stieg um 44 Prozent auf 450 Millionen Euro. Ein Jahr zuvor lag der Umsatz nur bei 311 Millionen US-Dollar.
24.01.2008 12:35 Uhr, golem,
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NTT DoCoMo setzt auf Google-Dienste
Der japanische Netzbetreiber NTT DoCoMo und der Suchmaschinenanbieter Google haben eine Kooperation vereinbart. Demnach werden Google-Funktionen besser in den i-mode-Dienst von NTT DoCoMo integriert. Neben der Suchfunktion steht aber auch die Einbindung von mobiler Werbung auf dem Programm, die abhängig von den Eingaben der Suchanfrage ausgeliefert wird. (Google)
24.01.2008 12:35 Uhr, golem,
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Earthrise - Online-Spiel für Fans düsterer Science-Fiction
Mit einem Science-Fiction-Online-Rollenspiel hofft das bulgarische Spielestudio Masthead Studios, sich von der Masse der Fantasy-Titel abzusetzen. Dabei wollen die Entwickler die Spieler mit "Earthrise" nicht nur online, sondern auch offline in eine postapokalyptische, düstere Erde der Zukunft entführen, deren Hintergrundgeschichte etwas an einen Mix aus Aeon Flux und Anarchy Online erinnert. (MMORPG)
24.01.2008 12:35 Uhr, golem,
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iPhone-Standortbestimmug mit Skyhook
Das aktuelle iPhone-Update bietet unter anderem eine Funktion zur Standortbestimmung des Gerätes, ohne dass das Mobiltelefon über ein integriertes GPS verfügt. Hierfür werden Wi-Fi-Daten benutzt, die unter anderem von Google bereitgestellt werden. Eine zweite Firma, mit der Apple diesbezüglich zusammenarbeitet ist das Unternehmen Skyhook. Die Firma hat seit 2003 entsprechende Daten in tausenden von Städten zusammengetragen und kann über Wi-Fi-„Fingerabdrücke“ den Standort eines Gerätes bestimmen, wenn dies Signale aussendet.
24.01.2008 12:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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iPhone verletzt Patent: Apple verklagt
"Wer als erster das Patent einreicht, darf klagen", so sah es wohl auch das kleine kalifornische Unternehmen Minerva, das nur wenige Stunden nach dem Patentzuspruch Klage gegen Apple wegen Verletzung ebendiesen Patents erhob. Minerva beansprucht für sich das Patentrecht für Geräte, die der "mobilen Unterhaltung und Kommunikation" dienen. Mit dem iPhone hätte Apple dieses Patent verletzt, ebenso wie einige andere Hersteller, die Minerva ebenfalls verklagt. Sollte das Texanische Gericht Minervas Standpunkt für Recht erklären, könnte es teuer werden für die Beklagten.
24.01.2008 12:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Erste Tests des MacBook Air erschienen
Langsam aber sicher befindet sich das MacBook Air auf dem Weg in die ganze Welt. Zwar wird die Lieferzeit im deutschen Apple Store immer noch mit 2-3 Wochen angegeben, erhielt ein Frühbesteller schon eine Versandbestätigung von Apple. Rund um den 5. Februar herum können deutsche Kunden mit der Auslieferung des Notebooks rechnen. Einige Pressevertreter können sich natürlich schon ein paar Tage vorher über das neue Notebook freuen.
24.01.2008 12:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple lowers iPhone shipment projections
Taiwan component suppliers claim iPhone projections cut on slow Euro demandApple has lowered its projected iPhone shipments for the current quarter, reducing component purchases from its Far East manufacturers, according to a report.
24.01.2008 12:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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NAMM: Digital Performer 6 unveiled
MOTU reveals new products and new features in Digital Performer 6MOTU offered NAMM a sneak preview of its soon to ship Digital Performer 6 audio sequencer software and introduced its powerful virtual instrument, Electric Keys, at the show.
24.01.2008 12:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Sony Ericsson bringt Radio-Handys
Sony Ericsson hat vier neue Mobiltelefone der Einsteigerklasse vorgestellt: Das T270i und das T280i stecken in einem Metallgehäuse und beherrschen die wichtigsten Telefonfunktionen. Das R300i und das R306i stellen eine neue Handy-Form dar: das Radio-Handy. Es hebt sich von allen sonst auf dem Markt befindlichen Mobiltelefonen dadurch ab, dass Radiolautsprecher und Sendertasten auf der Rückseite des Gerätes angebracht sind. Dabei beschränkt sich der Empfang nicht allein auf UKW, auch Mittelwelle-Sender lassen sich damit empfangen.
24.01.2008 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Samsung bringt 14,6-Megapixel-Kamera
Eine Spiegelreflex-Digicam mit einem 14,6-Megapixel-Chip bringt Samsung auf den Markt. Der CMOS-Sensor der Semi-Profi-Kamera hat die derzeit höchste Pixeldichte, wodurch unter anderem auch Energie gespart wird.
Die GX 20 ist der Nachfolger des Samsung-Modells GX 10. Bei der Neuauflage kommt ein neuer CMOS-Sensor mit einer Auflösung von 14,6 Megapixel zum Einsatz. Zusammen mit einem ebenfalls neuen Bildprozessor sollen die Aufnahmen laut Samsung
24.01.2008 12:06 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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Sony-Kamera soll Kinder und Erwachsene unterscheiden
Sony hat mit der DSC-T300 ein neues Modell seiner Cybershot-Produktserie vorgestellt. Die Kompaktkamera mit einer Auflösung von 10,1 Megapixel bietet eine maximale Lichtempfindlichkeit von ISO 3.200 und soll bei Aufnahmen Kinder von Erwachsenen unterscheiden können.
24.01.2008 12:05 Uhr, Macwelt,
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FTC settles Ethernet patent claims
Ethernet price hikes staved off by FTCThe US Federal Trade Commission has settled a complaint against a company that owns patents to a widely used Ethernet standard, saying the patent owner was attempting to collect huge licence fees despite a prior commitment to the contrary.
24.01.2008 12:05 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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The Sims Castaway Stories für den Mac angekündigt
Aspyr Media hat bekannt gegeben, dass man auch The Sims Castaway Stories für den Mac portieren wird. Bei dem Spielableger der äußerst erfolgreichen Personensimulation The Sims steuert man die Sims-Figuren auf einer abgelegenen unerforschten Insel. Es stehen dabei einmal der Classis-Modus ähnlich wie
24.01.2008 12:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Erste MacBook Air-Erfahrungen: Der Moosberg-Bericht
Walt Moosberg vom Wall Street Journal beschreibt seine Erfahrungen mit dem MacBook Air und kommt trotz Abstrichen insgesamt zu einem positiven Ergebnis: Das neue Apple-Notebook sei nicht für jeden geeignet, aber ein wunderschöner, erstaunlich dünner Computer. Es sei unmöglich, zu beschreiben, wie angenehm und überraschend sich das Notebook
24.01.2008 12:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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MindManager 7 jetzt Leopard-kompatibel
Für das Organisations-Talent MindManager ist ein Update erscheinen: Mit dem Mac Service Pack 1 unterstützt Hersteller Mindjet nun auch Mac OS X 10.5. Anwender können Organigramme und Schaubilder unter Leopard jetzt zudem mit Quick Look ansehen, ohne die Anwendung zuvor öffnen zu müssen. MindManager erscheint seit Version 6 neben Windows auch
24.01.2008 12:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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24.01.2008 12:00 Uhr
Apples Webzugriffe steigen
Nicht nur die Umsätze und Gewinne Apples stiegen im Weihnachtsquartal, auch die Zahl der Zugriffe auf Apples Webseiten stiegen weiterhin an. Um 18 Prozent gegenüber dem Vorjahr konnte sich der Webtraffic auf apple.com steigern, die durchschnittliche Aufenthaltsdauer wuchs um 14 Prozent und die Online-Verkäufe in den Apple Stores entwickelten sich um 90 Prozent.
24.01.2008 11:52 Uhr, Maclife,
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HP übernimmt IT-Management der Post
Die Deutsche Post hat mit Hewlett-Packard eine Absichtserklärung über die teilweise Auslagerung ihres weltweiten IT-Managements unterzeichnet. Eine endgültige Einigung werde bis Mitte 2008 erwartet, teilte die Post heute mit.
24.01.2008 11:51 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Think tank: FCC, Bush have failed on broadband reform
Bush failures include broadband accessA Washington think tank has blasted the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Bush administration for failing to invest in and develop a robust broadband network in the US that can support consumers as well as first responders and anti-terrorist teams.
24.01.2008 11:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Apple 'breaks' Sun developer app
Open source developers angry at Apple treatment of DTraceOpen source developers have taken Apple to task for "undermining" a key piece of open source developer code in its Mac OS X implementation.
24.01.2008 11:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Apple boss takes home a dollar
Steve Jobs took one Apple dollar home with him in the last financial yearApple CEO Steve Jobs took home a dollar in pay once again this year - but spiced his meagre earnings with other benefits.
24.01.2008 11:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Leopard erlaubt feinere Ton-Abstimmung
Manch spezielle Tastenkürzel in neuen Betriebssystemen fallen Nutzern erst auf, wenn sie sich mit der neuen Software ausgiebig beschäftigen. So ist es auch im Falle von Mac OS X 10.5 und der Lautstärkenanpassung. Obwohl sich Apples neuestes System bereits drei Monate auf dem Markt befinden, lassen sich noch neue Funktionen entdecken. Dieses Mal betrifft es die Tonabstimmung in Leopard, die über die jeweiligen Tasten auf Apple-Tastaturen vorgenommen werden kann.
24.01.2008 11:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sharp's 46/42/37-inch AQUOS X series grabs world's thinnest title
Filed under: Displays, HDTV
In an odd yet titillating contest to offer the world's thinnest TV, Sharp just took gold. Their 34.4-mm (1.35-inch) thin LCDs comes in 46-, 42-, and 37-inch models. These lookers aren't just skinny though, they're dense as a product waif too. Each comes stuffed with a 120MHz panel offering a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast, 450 cd/m2 brightness, and 12-bit BDE color value rendering for smooth image quality. Add to it a 1-bit digital amplifier, 3-way 8-speaker system, and a vast suite of jacks including 3x 1080p HDMI 1.3a inputs, DVI for your PC, Ethernet, and Firewire and you'll seriously consider setting aside the dough for a n
24.01.2008 11:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Gratis: Last.fm streamt Musik in voller Länge
Last.fm will Musikstücke und Alben ab sofort in voller Länge als Stream anbieten. User sollen außerdem gezielt nach Songs suchen können, um sich diese anzuhören. Last.fm ist eine Musik-Community, die Nutzern hilft, neue Musik nach eigenem Geschmack zu finden.
24.01.2008 11:35 Uhr, CHIP,
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Software AG meldet Rekordjahr
Die Software AG hat 2007 das beste Geschäftsergebnis ihrer Firmengeschichte verzeichnet. Der Umsatz kletterte in den vergangenen zwölf Monaten von 483 auf 621 Millionen Euro. Die Lizenzumsätze stiegen währungsbereinigt um 53 Prozent auf 241 Millionen Euro (2006: 166 Millionen Euro). Insgesamt seien die Prognosen für das Geschäftsjahr erreicht, teilweise sogar übertroffen worden, teilte das Unternehmen aus Darmstadt heute mit.
24.01.2008 11:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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The latest OSX 10.5.2 update seed brings RAW support for Nikon's D300 and D3
This is big news for all the Nikon lovers out there: we got conformation that the latest OSX 10.5.2 update build seeded to developers brings RAW support for RAW pictures taken by Nikon's D300 and D3 cameras.
We know that some people have jumped on these cameras, especially the D300, as soon as they were out, only to get stuck when they were using Aperture: the software wouldn't display their images (although it would import them). And since RAW support is a system-wide feature, it means that 10.5.2 will bring support for D3 and D300 RAW files in Aperture, iPhoto, the Finder and all the other apps that use Apple's graphic libraries for displaying RAW files.
24.01.2008 11:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Canon EOS 450D mit 12 Megapixeln und 3-Zoll-Display
Canon hat seine neue kompakte DSLR für Einsteiger vorgestellt. Die EOS 450D löst die EOS 400D ab und bringt es mit ihrem CMOS-Sensor auf 12 Megapixel Auflösung. Die Bilder werden damit maximal 4.272 x 2.848 Pixel groß. Auf der Kamera-Rückseite sitzt ein 3 Zoll großes Display mit Live-View-Funktion, die auch beim Scharfstellen erhalten bleibt. Die Spot-Belichtungsmessung beherrscht die Canon nun auch und von CompactFlash-Karten hat sich der Kamerahersteller nun verabschiedet. (Digitalkamera, DSLR)
24.01.2008 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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Weiteres Dell-Notebook mit Ubuntu
Der Computerhersteller Dell hat ein neues Notebook mit Ubuntu-Linux in sein Programm aufgenommen. Dabei ist das neue Modell zuerst in Europa erhältlich, bevor es in den USA angeboten wird, und erstmals können spanische Kunden ein Ubuntu-Gerät bestellen. (Ubuntu, Dell)
24.01.2008 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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Anarchy Online: 5-Euro-Abo führt in die Shadowlands
Das Science-Fiction-Online-Rollenspiel Anarchy Online ist in Teilen schon länger kostenlos spielbar, nur wer das gesamte Spiel inklusive der Erweiterungen sehen wollte, musste knapp 15,- Euro im Monat zahlen. Das neue 5-Euro-Abonnement siedelt sich dazwischen an und bietet günstigen Zugriff auf die Erweiterung Shadowlands. (MMORPG)
24.01.2008 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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iPod-Kopfhörer XXL als Lautsprecher
Die iPod-Kopfhörer sind schon lange eine Art Statussymbol, das Teenager selbst dann tragen, wenn sich am Ende anstelle eines iPod nur ein Noname-Musikplayer befindet. Denn iPod-Kopfhörer stehen für "im Trend" und "cool" sein. Damit man jetzt auch am Rechner damit angeben kann, gibt es die Kopfhörer in der XXL-Ausführung auch als Lautsprecher.
24.01.2008 11:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Microsoft lobt Sicherheit von Windows Vista
Nachdem Windows Vista mittlerweile für Unternehmenskunden seit mehr als einem Jahr verfügbar ist, hat das Windows-Team ein rundum positives Fazit über die Sicherheit des aktuellen Windows-Systems gezogen. Vor allem wird die Benutzerkontensteuerung des Betriebssystems sowie der gesicherte Modus des Internet Explorer 7 gelobt. Aber auch das Konzept der regelmäßigen Patch-Days sei ein wichtiges Sicherheitsmerkmal. (Vista, Microsoft)
24.01.2008 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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Neue Unix-Treiber von Nvidia erschienen
Nvida hat eine neue Version des proprietären Grafiktreibers für Linux- und Solaris-Systeme veröffentlicht. Damit werden einige Fehler behoben, die unter anderem auftraten, wenn die GLX-Erweiterung aus X.org geladen wurde. (Solaris, NVidia)
24.01.2008 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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SimulScribe lizenziert Patent für grafische VoiceMail
Neben Apple, AT&T und anderen wurde auch der Software-Anbieter SimulScribe von Klausner Technologies verklagt. Klausner wirft dem Softwarehersteller vor, mit einem grafischen VoiceMail-Verfahren gegen Patente des Unternehmens zu verstoßen. Nun hat sich SimulScribe mit Klausner geeinigt und das Patent lizenziert. (Rechtsstreitigkeiten)
24.01.2008 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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24.01.2008 11:00 Uhr
Apple Share Value Massively Dropped Yesterday
Even with posting best quarter ever, with the highest revenue and earnings in Apples history, Apple share value went massively down yesterday. We are not really following stock market as we concentrate of Apple-branded products and software; but many readers were questioning how this could impact the future of the Apple-logo company:
- The Apple share is becoming a highly speculative value and variation are consequently going quickly up and down, without really correlating with the true value of the company, its portfolio, sales and pipeline; especially considering the current stock market environment in USA and all over the world.
- The potential risk of recession is USA makes some analysts thinking that consumers will reduce or delay purchase of non-essential products, and potentially in first line electronic devices such as iPod or iPhone, and in less extend computers.
- Some analysts were disappointed with the lower than expected predictions revealed by Apple for the second quarter, wit
24.01.2008 10:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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MacBook Air USB Port Is under Steroid
Source : http://www.electronista.comAs a possible BTO with the MacBook Air, Apple offers an USB external DVD burner. This peripheral can NOT be used on other hardware, and this has nothing to do with some proprietary policies, but simply with power requirement.
An optical drive drains a lot of energy, and especially CD and DVD burners when the laser beam is light on for long minutes at full power. The UJ-857 often found in Apple notebook officially requires 1.5A (and the reality is probably beyond).
It is a lot, and much too much for a single USB port (0.5A usually at most). So Apple decided to boost the power capacity available from the single MacBook Air USB port to make it compatible with the external SuperDrive. In addition, the MacBook Air could also be able to power any external 2.5" HD without the requirement of a dedicated power supply for the peripherals.
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24.01.2008 10:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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IBM-Mitarbeiter warnt vor OOXML
Bevor es Ende Februar 2008 wieder um die ISO-Standardisierung von Microsofts Office-Open-XML-Format (OOXML) geht, warnt Bob Sutor, Vizepräsident für Standardisierung und Open Source bei IBM, erneut vor dem Einsatz des Dateiformates. Jetzt OOXML zu verwenden, sei das Riskanteste, was man tun könne, sofern man die Dokumente auch in ein paar Jahren noch verwenden wolle, so Sutor. (IBM, OpenDocument)
24.01.2008 10:50 Uhr, golem,
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In Hessen darf per Computer gewählt werden
In Hessen darf am Sonntag mit Wahlcomputern von Nedap gewählt werden. Aus formalen Gründen lehnte der Staatsgerichtshof des Landes Hessen einen Antrag des Chaos Computer Clubs ab, der mit einer einstweiligen Verfügung den Einsatz der Wahlcomputer verhindern wollte. Der CCC hat die Unsicherheit der Wahlcomputer mehrfach belegt und kritisiert vor allem eine fehlende Nachprüfbarkeit des Wahlergebnisses, wie sie die Wahl mit Stift und Papier erlaubt.
24.01.2008 10:50 Uhr, golem,
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Azkend Mac Game Now Available
Autor: Gero Macgamestore.com today announced the release of Azkend for the Mac as a digital download on its web site. The game is published by Real Arcade.Puzzle your way across the scenic landscapes of the Far East in this stimulating matching game that's full of mystery and wonder. The relic your archaeological team uncovered is more powerful than originally thought. For starters, it's cursed! Now it's up to you to solve brain-bending puzzles on your quest to reach the Temple of Time and lift the curse. Use your matching skills to unlock 8 mighty talismans and unleash their powerful help as you make your way to the mysterious temple. Featuring loads of challenging levels, stunning scenery, and two game modes, Azkend is a magical adventure of puzzling fun.Azkend is available for $19.95 through Macgamestore.com. A free Universal Binary demo version of the game is available for download on the web page.http://www.macgamestore.com/detail.php?ProductID=870
24.01.2008 10:50 Uhr, Macinplay,
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Wünsch dir was: Songs und Alben in voller Länge auf Last.fm
Das Musikportal Last.fm baut seinen Dienst aus: "Heute definieren wir den Musikmarkt neu", behauptet Richard Jones im Blog zum Web 2.0-Radio. Ab sofort können Musikliebhaber komplette Lieder und Alben drei Mal anhören, mit dabei sind Titel von EMI, Sony BMG, Universal, Warner Music und etlichen unabhängigen Künstlern und Labels. Die Musikseite
24.01.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Apples konservative Einschätzungen und das "iPod-Problem"
In den USA herrscht die Angst vor einer Rezession, so dass Apple mit seiner sehr zurückhaltenden Vorschau auf die Ergebniserwartungen des kommenden Geschäftsquartals am vergangenen Dienstag genau in dieselbe Kerbe schlug. Und obwohl diese konservative Erwartungshaltung schon beinahe Tradition hat, straften die Anleger das Unternehmen auch wegen der "schlechten" iPod-Verkäufe ab und sprechen sogar von einem “iPod-Problem” Apples. Die Apple-Aktie sank und die Analysten empfahlen jetzt unbedingt zu kaufen - ein Widerspruch?
24.01.2008 10:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Carl Freer: "I'm going to resurrect Gizmondo"
Filed under: Gaming
We've been in contact with Hans Sandberg, the Swedish journalist who quoted Carl Freer saying unequivocally, "I'm going to resurrect Gizmondo." This, plus yesterday's teaser, is the source of the Gizmondo mongering lighting up the Intertubes yesterday. Fortunately, all the important bits from Hans' interview are now translated from Swedish into English for some good ol' fashioned global scrutiny. As unthinkable as the proposition might sound, we bring you the highlights for your morning amusement and trepidation:
Carl believes there is a still a market for Gizmo
24.01.2008 10:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony's 17-inch VAIO AR with Blu-ray meets Penryn
Filed under: HDTV, Laptops
Check it Blu-ray on-the-go fans. Sony just gave the Penryn bump to their VAIO AR series of media laptops. Sweet, powerful, 2.5GHz of cool running, long lasting, Core 2 Duo T9300 processing and 512MB of NVIDIA GeForce Go 8600M GT graphics now at the heart of this 17-inch, 1,920 x 1,200 resolution lappie. Your $3,300 pre-order should be greeted by a Jan 29th ship date if you're lucky.[Thanks, Zainuddin Z.]
24.01.2008 10:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple lowers iPhone projections for March quarter?
Apple has reportedly lowered its projected shipments of iPhones from two million
units to around 1-1.2 million units for the second fiscal quarter, which ends in March. Despite announcing that it has sold over four million iPhones to date, Apple may be suffering from decreased demand in some parts of world, according to new report by the Chinese-l
24.01.2008 10:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Pentax K20D: DSLR mit gesteigertem Dynamik-Umfang
Pentax hat eine neue digitale Spiegelreflexkamera vorgestellt. Die Pentax K20D ist eine semiprofessionelle Kamera, die mit Samsungs neuem CMOS-Sensor bestückt ist. Dieser erreicht eine Auflösung von 14,6 Megapixeln und soll besonders rauschfrei sein. Parallel hat auch Samsung mit der GX20 ein baugleiches Modell vorgestellt, das allerdings in einem leicht abgewandelten Gehäuse sitzt. (DSLR, Digitalkamera)
24.01.2008 10:35 Uhr, golem,
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Neue Spiegelreflexkameras im Vorfeld der PMA
Nur wenige Tage vor Eröffnung der diesjährigen Fotomesse PMA (vom 31. Januar bis 2. Februar) haben verschiedene Hersteller vorab ihre Kameraneuheiten präsentiert. Darunter sind natürlich wieder haufenweise Kompaktmodelle mit mehr oder weniger (eher weniger) großen Änderungen gegenüber ihren Vorgänge
24.01.2008 10:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Pentax K200D - Digitale Spiegelreflexkamera für Einsteiger
Mit der K200D stellt Pentax eine neue digitale Einsteiger-Spiegelreflexkamera als Nachfolgerin der K100D Super vor. Sie ist mit einem 10,2-Megapixel-Sensor sowie dem Pentax-Shake-Reduction-System (SR) ausgestattet, das Verwacklungen von Freihandaufnahmen, insbesondere mit Teleobjektiven oder längeren Belichtungszeiten, weitgehend verhindern soll. (DSLR, Digitalkamera)
24.01.2008 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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VDSL: Telekom verliert vor Gericht
Die Deutsche Telekom muss ihre Leerrohre für Wettbewerber öffnen und diesen so den Aufbau einer eigenen VDSL-Infrastruktur ermöglichen. Diese Entscheidung der Bundesnetzagentur bestätigte jetzt das Verwaltungsgericht Köln und wies einen Eilantrag der Telekom gegen diese Entscheidung des Regulierers ab. (DSL)
24.01.2008 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Bald auch vor Ihrer Haustür: Skyhook sucht nach WLAN-Routern
In einem Interview mit USAToday erkärt Skyhook-Chef Ted Morgan, wie die Maps-Applikation in iPhone und iPod touch mit Firmware 1.1.3 den Standort der Geräte lokalisiert. Während das iPhone seine Lage auch auf Grund der GSM-Sendemasten in der Umgebung schätzen kann, ist der iPod touch ausschließlich auf die Informationen von Skyhook angewiesen.
24.01.2008 10:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Cisco investiert in Femtocell-Unternehmen
Cisco Systems hat einen unbekannten Betrag in das britische Femtocell-Unternehmen IP-Access investiert. Dadurch will der Konzern seine WLAN-Sparte stärken. Bereits in den vergangenen Jahren hat Cisco sein Wireless-Angebot gehörig aufgestockt. Zu den größten Akquisitionen zählen Linksys, Airespace und Cognio. Im Oktober hatte Cisco bereits den Hersteller von Wireless-Zubehör, Navini, für 330 Millionen Dollar übernommen.
24.01.2008 10:05 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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24.01.2008 10:00 Uhr
R700-Aura: Samsung bringt 17-Zoll-Notebook
Mit dem R700-Aura bringt Samsung ein 17-Zoll-Notebook in Klavierlack-Optik auf den Markt. Das Display schafft eine maximale Auflösung von 1.440 x 900 Pixeln. Das Gerät rechnet mit einem Intel Core 2 Duo-Prozessor mit 2,4 GHz und hat bis zu 4 GByte Arbeitsspeicher.
24.01.2008 09:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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Superdrive benötigt speziellen USB-Port des MacBook Air
Die USB-Schnittstelle des neuen MacBook Air ist keine gewöhnliche - das hat die Seite Electronista herausgefunden. Das externe optische Laufwerk "Superdrive" nämlich benötigt so viel Strom, dass ein USB-Port mit Standardspezifikationen überfordert wäre. Wer sich ein Superdrive kauft, kann es deshalb auch nur am MacBook Air einsetzen: Nur das
24.01.2008 09:50 Uhr, MacNews,
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Lotus Notes für iPhone/iPod touch verzögert sich
Erst wenige Tage ist das Gerücht alt, dass IBM seine Lotus-Notes-Applikationen in naher Zukunft auf das iPhone und den iPod touch bringen wolle. Die in einer früheren Präsentation eines Software-Prototyps begründete Hoffnung, dass das besagte Programm bereits zur diesjährigen Hausmesse Lotusphere vorgestellt werden würde, ist auf dieser Konferenz von einem IBM-Pressesprecher aber nun zurückgewiesen worden. Die Software sei noch nicht ausgereift genug, um sie der breiten Kundschaft zur Verfügung zu stellen, so der Sprecher.
24.01.2008 09:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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IK's StompIO: the software amp without all the software dependency
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
USB-based musicality is great and all, but sometimes you want to cut the cord and play live. IK's StompIO USB stomp box is apparently the ticket to such a life of freedom, since it packs in a good amount of software amps and software controllable switches and the like, but it also does all its own amp modeling when away from the computer. The bad news is that freedom comes at quite the price: StompIO is available now for $1,050. Read |
24.01.2008 09:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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IBM stellt Lotus Mashups vor
Auf seiner jährlichen Lotusphere-Konferenz hat mit Lotus Mashups IBM ein Tool vorgestellt, mit dem künftig Geschäftsleute anstelle von professionellen Programmierern schnell und einfach Webanwendungen zusammenstellen können. Lotus Mashups ermöglicht es Nutzern, Daten aus Unternehmensanwendungen und dem Internet zu kombinieren. Beispielsweise ließe sich ein Mashup entwickeln, das Wettervorhersagen mit einem Management-System für den Handel kombiniert. Aufgrund der vorher angekündigten Wetterverhältnisse könnten dann Entscheidungen über den Einkauf und das Inventar getroffen werden. Für das Anzeigen der Information verwendet die Anwendung ein Browser-basiertes visuelles Tool sowie ein Set an vorgefertigten Widgets. Mitte dieses Jahres soll Lotus Mashups auf den Markt kommen.
24.01.2008 09:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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RAM is getting more expensive
Source : DigitimesIt's not the first time that this is announced, but this time it's serious: after months of outpricing eachother, RAM modules are getting more expensive again since the beginning of this year. The prices have already increased about 20%, and there are no signs that there's gonna be an end to this soon.
But thanks to the real low prices at the moment, you probably won't notice the increase within the next couple of months.
[translation by xavier]
24.01.2008 09:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Sony bringt Kamera mit Kinder- und Erwachsenenerkennung
Sony hat mit der DSC-T300 eine flache Digitalkamera mit 10,1 Megapixeln Auflösung vorgestellt, die über ein innen liegendes 5fach-Zoom-Objektiv verfügt. Die Kamera löst die DSC-T200 ab und ist wie auch die Vorgängerin mit einer Gesichtserkennung ausgerüstet, die über einen Lächeldetektor verfügt. Ausgelöst wird erst, wenn die ausgewählte Person lächelt. Nun kann die Kamera auch zwischen Kindern und Erwachsenen unterscheiden, sagt Sony. (Sony, Digitalkamera)
24.01.2008 09:20 Uhr, golem,
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Via launches Isaiah: 64-bit low-power, high-performance processors
Filed under: Desktops, Laptops
Via's on the CPU warpath today, announcing a new line of 64-bit 65nm processors, dubbed Isaiah. The little Bible-themed chip-maker that withstood the AMD-Intel duopoly where others, like Transmeta, folded, is claiming that their new architecture, developed in conjunction with subsidiary Centaur, is four times as efficient as current generation Via CPUs, while remaining pin-compatible with C7 chips, as well as retaining the same thermal envelope (read: they don't make any more heat). Available in clock speeds up to 2GHz (to start) with FSBs at 800 and 1,333MHz, dual 64KB L1 caches, 1MB L2 cache, and Adaptive PowerSaver energy reduction
24.01.2008 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony Ericsson fires off four low-enders: T270, T280, R300, and R306
Filed under: CellphonesMobile World Congress isn't for a bit yet, but Sony Ericsson is getting the party started early with four new lower-end devices aimed at developing nations. Not that you'll be too interested, but here are the eight new variants of the four new models (T270, T280, R300, R306):
T270i - GSM / GPRS 900 / 1800
T270a - GSM / GPRS 850 / 1900
T280i - 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, GSM / GPRS 900 / 1800
T280a - 1.3 megapixel camera, FM radio, GSM / GPRS 850 / 1900
R300 Radio - VGA camera, Bluetooth, GSM / GPRS 900 / 1800 / 1900
R300a Radio - VGA camera, Bluetooth, GSM / GPRS 900 / 1800 / 1900
R306 Radio - 1.3 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, GSM / GPRS 900 / 1800 / 1900
24.01.2008 09:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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BullGuard: Mit der Community Spam filtern
BullGuard bietet ab sofort einen kostenlosen Spam-Filter an. Das Besondere: Das Programm setzt auf den gemeinsamen Input aller BullGuard-Nutzer. Markiert ein User eine Mail als Spam, landet sie auch bei anderen Nutzern automatisch Spam-Ordner.
24.01.2008 09:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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Fuji's new cameras: 18x zoom, blog-mode, Panorama
Fujifilm on Friday unveiled several new digital cameras, including its SLR-styled 18x ultra-zoom S81000fd, the new 10MP FinePix Z20fd with new colors and video technology, the 12MP FinePix F100fd with ISO equivalency speeds up to 12800, and its most advanced consumer model: the FinePix S100FS with advanced dSLR control and functionality. In additio
24.01.2008 09:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung bringt 10,2-Megapixel-Kamera mit 5fach-Zoom-Objektiv
Samsung hat mit der S1060 eine neue Kompaktkamera vorgestellt, die mit einem 1/2,33-Zoll-CCD-Sensor bestückt ist, der für eine effektive Auflösung von 10,2 Megapixeln sorgt. Davor sitzt ein 5fach-Zoom-Objektiv. Makros lassen sich ab 1 cm Motivabstand fertigen. (Digitalkamera)
24.01.2008 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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Bewaffnete Bande handelte mit illegalen Kopien
Eine Gruppe polnischer Schwarzkopierer ging der Polizei nach einer Razzia ins Netz - sie hatten allerdings nicht nur illegale Softwarekopien im Angebot, sondern waren nach Angaben der Behörden auch noch stark bewaffnet. Unter anderem fand man ein Maschinengewehr sowie mehrere abgesägte Schrotflinten bei den Kriminellen.
24.01.2008 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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Picnik stellt API für seine webbasierte Bildbearbeitung vor
Von der webbasierten Bildbearbeitung Picnik gibt es nun eine API, mit der Webentwickler die Software in ihre eigenen Seiten einbinden und ihren Anwendern die Möglichkeit verschaffen können, damit ihre Bilder zu bearbeiten. Picnik-in-a-Box, so der Name der API, ist kostenlos zu benutzen.
24.01.2008 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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ClamXav 1.1 schützt Mac-Anwender vor Sicherheitsrisiken
In einem aktuellen Sicherheitsreport warnt Antiviren-Softwarehersteller und Sicherheitsexperte Sophos, Macs gerieten stärker ins Visier Ziel professioneller Hacker. Seit einiger Zeit sei zu beobachten, dass Betrüger auch Mac-Anwendern mit Schadsoftware wie Phishing-Lösungen Geld aus der Tasche zu ziehen versuchen. Da trifft es sich gut, dass
24.01.2008 09:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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24.01.2008 9:00 Uhr
Time-Shifting sorgt für juristischen Ärger bei Arcor
Weil sie ihr Patent für zeitversetztes Fernsehen durch die im IPTV-Angebot von Arcor als "Timeshift Restart" bezeichnete Funktion verletzt sehen, zieht die Firma Artec Technologies aus der Nähe von Bremen vor Gericht. Artec hat nach eigenen Angaben beim Landgericht Düsseldorf eine einstweilige Verfügung gegen Arcor erwirkt. (Rechtsstreitigkeiten)
24.01.2008 08:35 Uhr, golem,
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QuickTime 7.4 macht AfterEffects unbrauchbar
"Zu spät", mag es einem da über die Lippen huschen, wenn Ars Technica rät : "Installieren Sie das QuickTime-Update 7.4 noch nicht!" Allerdings richtet sich dieser Rat ausschließlich an Video-Profis, Probleme nämlich bereitet die Aktualisierung vor allem Anwendern von Adobe AfterEffects. Die sollen nach dem Update nur noch wenig mit ihren
24.01.2008 08:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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Jailbreak of 1.1.3 iPhone firmware is ready
The team working on the iPhone have succeeded in finding a flaw that allows jailbreak to be installed.
Jailbreak not only allows the user to use any SIM card with the iPhone, but also access to the system so that third party applications can be installed. However, you will not find the tools or the necessary procedure to do this on any site. There are hot discussions on the sites of these teams, where the majority want to wait until Apple announces the official procedure, either with first official application or with the availability of the SDK kit. They fear that the flaw that they have found will be plugged by Apple - forcing them to find another and this task is becoming more and more difficult.
Of course, the community that awaits this version of jailbreak is also divided, between those who are impatient and those who understand the situation.
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24.01.2008 08:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Fujifilm's FinePix S100FS is their "most advanced" consumer model
Filed under: Digital Cameras
How does a 14.3x Fujinon manual zoom lens, 8th generation 11 megapixel Super CCD sensor and new RP III processor sounds to you in a consumer camera? That's what you'll get next month when the $800 Fujifilm S100FS goes big box. Fujifilm's "most advanced consumer model" features Dual Image Stabilization (optical image and picture stabilization), up to ISO 6400 sensitivity at 6 megapixels (ISO 10,000 at 3 megapixels), 2.5-inch tilting LCD, 3 megapixel burst mode for a maximum of 50 shots at 7fps, and unique film-simulation modes optimized for portraiture, low-contrast (soft), vibrant colors (Velvia), or general use (Provia). Sounds good, but we'll have to wait for the reviews to see if there's any substance to the hype.
24.01.2008 08:07 Uhr, Engadget,
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News und Tipps für Lauffeunde
Trailrunner (Mac) ist inzwischen weit mehr als nur ein kostenloser Streckenplaner für Lauffreunde mit Kartenexportfunktion für den iPod. Das Programm bietet die Möglichkeit ein Lauftagebuch zu führen und versteht sich prima mit verschiedenen GPS-Emfpängern und Nike+Daten.
MIt der neuesten Version 1.6 kommt die Integration vonGPSies, einer Community-Seite zum Austausch von Lauf-, Fahrad- und Wanderstrecken.
Auf Nike+ dagegen hat man es inzwischen geschafft, die schon länger in den USA präsenten "Guten Vorsätze" einzudeutschen. Mit etwas Verspätung kann man sich nun also auch hierzulande noch seine persönlichen Laufziele für 2008 stecken.
24.01.2008 08:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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iPod touch aufräumen: Home-Bildschirm zurücksetzen
Wer sich mehrere Bildschirmseiten mit Webclips zugepflastert und die Originalsymbole auf der Startsteite komplett durcheinandergebracht hat, muss nicht seitenweise die Icons über kleine Kreuzchen löschen um dann am Schluss noch den Startbildschirm in Schiebepuzzle-Manier wieder in Ordnung zu bringen:
Unter Einstellungen>Zurücksetzen gibt es jetzt auch die Möglichkeit, den Home-Bildschirm auf den Zustand bei Geräteauslieferung zurückzusetzen.
Apple hat noch weitere kleine Ergänzungen im Einstellungsbereich vorgenommen. In den Safari-Settings gibt es den Punkt Entwickler und die Möglichkeit, eine Debug-Konsole zu aktivieren neu.
24.01.2008 08:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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24.01.2008 8:00 Uhr
iPhone-Jailbreak doch vor dem Entwicklungssystem?
Wer sich gerade erst einen iPod touch oder iPhone gekauft hat, oder die neuen Funktionen der 1.1.3-Firmware nutzen, aber auf Drittanwendungen nicht verzichten möchte, muss vielleicht doch nicht warten: Laut iPhone Atlas soll ein Jailbreak zur Benutzung von Drittsoftware heute oder morgen erscheinen.
24.01.2008 07:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Premium: Donnerstag, 24. Januar
AAPL verliert elf Prozent +++ World of Warcraft zählt 10 Millionen Abonnenten +++ Musikindustrie profitiert von den Spielen Rockband und Guitar Hero +++ Mehr Leopard-Komfort mit Erweiterungen für Quick Look +++ Nikons Update-Reigen: Control, Capture und Frischzellenkur für die D2Hs +++ Nokia mit Gewinnsprung im vierten Quartal +++ Telekom muss Kabel-Leerrohre für Wettbewerber öffnen +++ eBay-Chefin Whitman tritt ab - Ausblick auf 2008 enttäuscht Märkte
24.01.2008 07:50 Uhr, Macwelt,
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iTunes-Fernbedienung über Menüleiste
Auf dem Mac bringt die Freeware iTunes Doodad praktische Fernbedienungsfunktionen für iTunes in die Menüleiste: Nächster / voriger Titel oder die Direktauswahl von Wiedergabelisten (diese werden zudem über Doodad alphabetisch sortiert angezeigt.
24.01.2008 07:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Mossberg: MacBook Air not for everyone
Appleís new MacBook Air has received plenty of critique, both positive and negative, since its unveiling at the keynote during Macworld Expo. The Wallstreet Journalís own Walt Mossberg had a chance recently to review the new ultraportable, and while he agrees the laptop definitely has a place in the bags of road warriors, some users may not care fo
24.01.2008 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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MacBook Air reviews in from Apple's starting lineup
Filed under: Laptops
We're still on waiting for the official 20,000 word review from John Mayer before we make our final decision, but tech journo heavyweights from USA Today, Wall Street Journal and Newsweek (with Pogue of the New York Times notably absent) have had their MacBook Airs for about a week now, and true to form are espousing some opinion on the slab of metal. Turns out there are few surprises, and you could probably draw the same conclusions from reading the spec sheets and drooling over the press shots like the rest of us losers. Battery life could be the biggest trouble point, with a couple guys rating it around 3.5
24.01.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung's GX-20 DSLR gets official -- in Korea, anyway
Filed under: Digital Cameras
We're still at aloss for much hard data, but at least now Samsung's Korean site is officially acknowledging the existence of the GX-20 DSLR, which has a 2.7-inch live view LCD, 14.6 megapixel high dynamic range APS-C sized CMOS sensor, dust reduction, RAW and JPEG modes, ISO to 3200 (with a 6400 setting), and a March release date -- somewhere, for some price. More as we get it.
24.01.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm's FinePix S1000fd: world's smallest 12x zoomer
Filed under: Digital CamerasBrace yourselves, Fujiflim just let loose a flood of new shooters in the pre-PMA run-up. First up is the FinePix S1000fd, dubbed the "world's smallest 12 optical zoom camera." The $250 camera features a 10 megapixel, 2.7-inch LCD and electric viewfinder, burst mode, and full manual controls. But don't let those DSLR looks fool you, it's also fully automated with face detection, panorama shooting (stitches up to 3 images), and 14 pre-set scenes. Available April. Read |
24.01.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm's FinePix S8100fd brings 10 megapixels 18x close
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Big and long is how Fujifilm's FinePix S8100fd rolls. We're talking a 1/2.3-inch Super CCD HR sensor with dual image stabilization (sensor-shift and digital image) with a burst-rate of 33, 3 megapixel frames at 13.5fps. Your $399 also brings 10-face auto detection, Fujifilm's iFlash to avoid overpowering shots, and a VGA movie mode shooting at 30fps. Available March.[via DigitalCameraInfo]
24.01.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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QuickTime 7.4 - Unverträglichkeiten mit Drittsoftware
Falls es ein rotes Telefon mit einem direkten Draht zwischen Apple und Adobe gibt, wird es wohl nun wieder zum Einsatz kommen. Sowohl in Apple- als auch Adobe-Diskussionsforen beschweren sich Anwender über Probleme von AfterEffects mit QuickTime 7.4. Das QuickTime-Update macht das Arbeiten mit dem Effekt-Programm quasi unmöglich: Projekte lassen sich nicht mehr öffnen, bearbeiten, rendern oder auf eine andere Weise bearbeiten.
24.01.2008 07:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Weiteres MacBook-Air-Video
Ob das MacBook Air einen Transport in der Tokioter Yamanote-Linie zur Rush Hour aushält, muss sich noch zeigen, aber bei den drei Moderatoren einer morgendlichen japanischen Fernsehshow hat das Sub-Notebook bereits für Erstaunen gesorgt. Die linke Moderatoren stellt es als das leichteste Notebook vor und die mittlere ist ganz begeistert: "Ist das leicht!".
24.01.2008 07:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Netflix to Offer Mac Video Streaming in 2008
AlleyInsider reports that during their Q4 financial results, Netflix confirmed that they were hoping to have a Mac web-streaming video solution available in 2008. An earlier Netflix blog entry from August had reported the same expectation. The core
24.01.2008 06:50 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Nanochip verspricht 100-GB-Flash-Speicher bis 2009
Die Speicherlücke zwischen SSD und Notebook-Festplatte könnte sich schneller schließen als erwartet und würde wohl auch das Aus für die Festplatte im iPod classic bedeuten. Nanochip plant eine neue Fertigungstechnik für Flash-Chips, bei denen jedes Bit auf einem im Vergleich zu den meisten heutigen Speichern viermal kleineren Platz gesichert wird. Die Firma verspricht sich durch die geschrumpften Chips auch eine höhere Schreibgeschwindigkeit.
24.01.2008 06:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Pentax intros 12MP Optio S12, more for PMA
Alongside its K-series updates, Pentax tonight revealed a trio of point-and-shoot models as its entries in the PMA photography show. The Optio S12 is one of the smallest 12-megapixel cameras yet, the company claims, and produces features expected of some larger models such as ISO 3200 sensitivity in its anti-blur model. It will also be one of the
24.01.2008 06:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Canon launches SD1100 IS, new A-series cams
Canon's mainstream PowerShot camera line is being upgraded tonight ahead of PMA through both a new designer model and three budget cameras. The flagship SD1100 IS (pictured) is now considered a designer camera and includes several designer colors such as Bohemian Brown or Pink Melody; regardless, it still represents a technical upgrade with a shar
24.01.2008 06:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Canon Rebel XSi official, move over XTi
Filed under: Digital CamerasLooks like the Rebel XTi is officially last(-last) year's model -- just in time for PMA Canon's updating their new consumer DSLR with some sexy new features. No shots of the camera yet, ironically, but here's the dirt:
12.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS (1.6x focal conversion)
3-inch live view LCD (up from the XTi's non-live-view 2.5-inch)
DIGIC III image processor
9-point AF, 3.5fps shot rate (up to 45 images in JPEG, 6 in RAW)
The usual ultrasonic sensor cleaning
SD / SDHC media
Ships April, $799 and $899 for body-only / included EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS lens, r
24.01.2008 06:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Canon PowerShot A590 IS, A580, A470 round out new A-series
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Some new lower-end A series cameras tonight as well, including the PowerShot A590 IS (8 megapixel sensor, 4x zoom with image stabilization, optional optical converter lenses), PowerShot A580 (8 megapixel sensor, 4x zoom, but no stabilization here -- it's got an "easy to hold grip), and the PowerShot A470 (7.1 megapixel sensor, 3.4x zoom, f/2.0 wide-angle aperture. All feature facial recognition, motion detection, high ISO, 2.5-inch LCDs, auto red-eye correction, DICI III processors, and affordable prices ($180, $150, and $130, respectively).
24.01.2008 06:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Canon debuts PowerShot SD1100 Digital ELPH fashioncam
Filed under: Digital Cameras
While Canon has certainly courted the fashion set with its Digital ELPH line, the cameras have never slouched in the image quality realm. The SD1100 IS bests its SD1000 predecessor with a 8 megapixel sensor (over 7.2 megapixels) and the welcome addition of optical image stabilization. If you're more in it for the fashion than the pixels, the SD1100 aims to please with a bunch of new colors to complement the traditional silver. "Bohemian Brown," "Pink Melody," "Rhythm and Blue," and "Golden Tone" should provide a nice palette of selections for the discerning fashionista. There's a 2.5-inch LCD in back, and the DIGIC III inside, an
24.01.2008 06:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.01.2008 6:00 Uhr
Apple execs net total of $26.6m for 2007
Appleís executive officers have taken home a considerable sum during 2007, with salaries ranging from $500,000 to $700,000, and stock option grants equaling that of the individualís base salary. Despite his infamous $1 yearly salary, CEO Steve Jobs still holds the majority of company stock with 5.5 million shares, 5 million of which was a gift from
24.01.2008 05:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Canon unveils 12-megapixel EOS Rebel XSi
Canon helped inaugurate next week's PMA show tonight by upgrading its entry digital SLR. Now dropping "Digital" from the camera name, the EOS Rebel XSi jumps from 10.1 to 12.2 megapixels while also using the same DIGIC III image processor as higher-end cameras such as the 1D Mark III. The switch provides a 14-bit analog-to-digital conversion proc
24.01.2008 05:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Palm retail stores to close by month's end
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Oh Palm, things just seem to be going from bad to worse. After your recent (and repeated) Palm OS II delays and employee layoffs, you really should be due for some good news -- but that's not the case today. According to a member of the TreoCentral forums who cites "sources," Palm will be folding all but its airport-based retail locations by the end of January. Apparently, other forum members hav
24.01.2008 05:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.01.2008 5:00 Uhr
Fujitsu's LifeBook P8010 chills out at the FCC
Filed under: Laptops
Yeah, Fujitsu's P8010 is slated to ship next month, and we've already played around with one at CES this month, but there's nothing that adds confidence like a last minute stop at the FCC. According to the posted user's manual, you can expect a 12.1-inch WXGA display, up to 4GB of DDR2 RAM, an 80GB SATA hard drive, Intel's SL7100 VL processor, a GMA GS965 integrated graphics set, audio in
24.01.2008 04:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.01.2008 4:00 Uhr
Vista SP1 due on February 15th?
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsVista SP1 has already been previewed, gone through a Release Candidate cycle, and had a changelog released -- so all that's left is for Microsoft to hit us with it, right? Not so fast, Sparky -- according to various sources, you're still going to have wait three more weeks to get your hands on t
24.01.2008 03:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple announces annual shareholders meeting
Apple has officially announced its annual meeting of shareholders, where stockowners will elect the company's Board of Directors and ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as Apple's independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal year 2008. Also on the agenda are considerations for two shareholder proposals, which are listed below. The meetin
24.01.2008 03:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Nokia files virtual keyboard patent
Filed under: Cellphones
Nokia, you've done it again. As usual, the Finnish mobile phone kingpin has produced the kind of innovation and "wow" that we've come to expect with its latest patent request: a virtual keyboard. That's right, until now we've had to suffer the indignation of using a physical keyboard, vainly hoping that one day a company would come along with a concept that would upend the establishment and put a stop to the tyranny of single use, out-dated plastic keys and now that day has come. Still, something seems vaguely familiar about this patent which details the workings of a "Mobile device with virtual keyboard." Okay, this system differs from others in that it ex
24.01.2008 03:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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From the Lab: More Mac Pro benchmark testing
We test two more configurations of the new Mac Pro models, one with eight 3.0GHz processor cores and another with four 2.8Ghz cores, and compare them to Apple's suggested configuration as well as past Mac Pro and Power Mac G5 models.
24.01.2008 03:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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24.01.2008 3:00 Uhr
Sony's PCS-RF1 RF Remote Commander slips into the FCC
Filed under: Home Entertainment
With a name like RF Remote Commander, it has to be good, right? Unfortunately, this here device looks to be a forthcoming member of Sony's IPELA family, which fits more in the boardroom than the living room, generally speaking. Nevertheless, the PCS-RF1 does have a few likable buttons, such as presentation, microphone, zoom in / out and connect / disconnect. Granted, it's easy to see that this thing wasn't designed with home theaters in mind, but we're sure there are
24.01.2008 02:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.01.2008 2:00 Uhr
HP bumps SSD to business class with new enterprise desktops
Filed under: Desktops
We wouldn't normally get excited about two more random HP enterprise desktops, but you know how we love all things SSD, and if the HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop with SSD lights a fire in corporate IT departments, sales volumes may actually drive the price of SSD units down. So, uh, wow, check out this hot new HP Compaq dc7800 Ultra-Slim Desktop! Man, can you imagine how worker productivity would increase due to its speedy 2.3GHz Core 2 Duo processor? And how many more charts and folders you could fit on a desk thanks to its 46 percent smaller footprint? And let's not even talk about the energy savings due to its c
24.01.2008 01:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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DAZ Studio 3D Bridge released
DAZ Productions has the beta version of its DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop plug-in. Compatible with Photoshop 7, CS, CS2 and CS3, this new plug-in allows DAZ Studio users to automatically apply 3D imagery and artwork to any Photoshop project. The DAZ Studio 3D Bridge for Photoshop allow users to view 3D scenes as Photoshop layers, change object
24.01.2008 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Yet another iPhone patent lawsuit
Apple has been slapped with yet another patent infringement lawsuit regarding the iPhone. This time the plaintiff is Minerva m owner by assignment of United States Patent No. 7,321,783 (the "783 Patent") entitled "Mobile Entertainment and Communication Device," which was issued on January 22, 2008. In other words, as soon as the patent was issued,
24.01.2008 01:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Birmingham, AL totally confused by OLPC purchase
Filed under: LaptopsWe knew we were in for some rough chuckles when Birmingham, Alabama signed up to provide an OLPC XO to every K-8 student student last December, but we didn't think they'd be this silly from the get-go: apparently the mayor's office, which negotiated the deal, is now saying the school board needs to add WiFi to every school for the laptops to work. That's news to us -- the mesh-networking XO was designed to be used in rural parts of the third world, after all -- but we're still puzzling out what mayoral advisors John Katopodis and Bob McKenna meant when they said they're "trying to make the
24.01.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.01.2008 1:00 Uhr
Ärger mit AnyDVD
Die wachsende Verbreitung von hochauflösenden Filmen auf HD-DVD und Blu-Ray bringt die Raubkopiererszene auf den Plan. Immer mehr Filme werden über so genannte Newsgroups getauscht. Ab Werk sind die Medien mit verschiedenen Kopierschutz-Techniken versehen, so dass der unbedarfte Laie kaum die Chance hat, eine private (illegale) Sicherheitskopie einer Blu-Ray oder HD-DVD anzufertigen. In Piratenkreisen bildet das Tool AnyDVD die Basis für digitale
24.01.2008 00:51 Uhr, Toms Hardware,
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ATI and NVIDIA's high-end workstation graphics get tested and compared
Filed under: Desktops
They may not have quite the broad appeal of the companies more gaming graphics cards, but ATI and NVIDIA's relatively recent FireGL V8650 and QuadroFX 5600 workstation graphics cards still have no shortage potential users, and an old-fashioned shootout between the two $1,000+ cards is hard to ignore. That spectacle comes courtesy of the folks at HotHardware, who loaded up each card in a suitably high-end system and put 'em through the usual array of benchmarks and tests. After all that was said and done, they gave the edge ever so slightly to the NVIDIA card, although
24.01.2008 00:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wimax : The 3GPP hasn't said the last word
Source : ElectronistaIn the field of high-speed mobile, although 3G is now widely entrenched in Europe, it is likely to be quickly challenged by WiMAX, which offers potential transfer rates that far exceed 3G.
Yet the 3GPP, who define the GSM standards of tomorrow, came close to finalizing the specifications of what might be called "4G." Based on a technology quite similar to 802.11n + MIMO (Multiple-Input, Multiple-Output), they reached a theoretical throughput of 326 Mb/s. A real-world demonstration was made in December with a Nokia unit reaching speeds of 173 Mb/s.
The technology will be deployed in 2009-2010. That leaves two years for providers to decide how they will be able to convince us to buy this new technology at a high
24.01.2008 00:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Apple's Web traffic up 18% year-over-year
Traffic to Apple's website grew 18 percent over the same period last year, according to Nielsen Online. The Cupertino-based company's traffic jumped from a three-month average monthly unique audience of just under 40 million to 46.8 million. Statistics reveal a 14 percent growth in total minutes spent at Apple's website this year over last year, fr
24.01.2008 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HP unveils two Energy Star 4.0 PCs
HP today announced two new energy-efficient desktop computers, both of which use a solid-state drive to store data, and are compliant with the Energy Star 4.0 standard. The solid-state drives provide a number of benefits, such as faster system startup times, better reliability and durability, while maintaining a smaller footprint than a traditional
24.01.2008 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple crippling OS X debugging tool to protect iTunes DRM?
Filed under: Desktops, LaptopsWow, it looks like the cat-and-mouse game of DRM exploits is starting to inflict some collateral damage -- the DTrace debugging tool built into Leopard is apparently locked out of iTunes and any other app that opts-out. Reasons aren't clear, but it sure looks like Apple is trying to keep interested parties from seeing the inner workings of FairPlay and other DRM-enabled apps -- which probably makes the RIAA happy, but makes it harder for devs to get work done. In the words of one DTrace developer, the lockout is "antithetical to the notion of systemic tracing, antithetical to the goals of DTrace, and antithetical to the spirit of open source." That's pretty harsh -- but given Apple's new lo
24.01.2008 00:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apps: EasyWMV, Curio, Fracture
EasyWMV 1.3 ($15) converts or resizes WMV, ASF, AVI, MPEG, MOV, FLV, NSV, SWF and VOB files. Resulting videos are saved in the MPG or MP4 formats, and can be specifically tailored for iPod, iPod Touch and iPhone using H.264 encoding where possible. EasyWMV creates video compatibles with QuickTime, iPods, iPhone and Apple TV. Other features include
24.01.2008 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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