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09.02.2008 24:00 Uhr
iClarifier désimlocke les iPhone les plus récents
It only took a few hours for a 100% software solution which desimlocks iPhones with firmware 1.1.2 or 1.1.3.
The instructions (in English) are available on the website of iClarified
It is necessary to have a jailbroken device. (Jailbreaking opens your iPhone for full disk access and allows other apps to be installed).Everything is handled by the application installer.app.
Attention: we can not under any circumstances be held responsible for any problems encountered!
The desimlocker for the iPhone is not new, however it is the first time that this is possible since its release in Europe. But even if they are more expensive than the United States, these devices are available a "few-stones-thrown-away" from London (via Eurostar), which could cause some heavy (Eurostar) traffic to the mainland .
Operators who signed an exclusive contract have certainly spent a lot of time
09.02.2008 23:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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09.02.2008 23:00 Uhr
Microsoft already trimming Windows 7 features, DirectX 11 on the outs?
Filed under: Desktops, Gaming, Laptops
It might be a bit early for us to be talking Windows 7 feature cuts, but that said, isn't it a bit early for Microsoft to be talking Windows 7 feature cuts? If The Inquirer's "reliable sources" are to be believed, Microsoft is giving DirectX 11 the boot from its next version of Windows to keep hardware requirements down -- apparently the DirectX 10 requirements of Vista were enough of that sort of trouble for one decade. Obviously there's no official word on Microsoft at the moment, so we'll reserve judg
09.02.2008 22:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Yahoo! not so hot for Microsoft's initial bid, plans to reject
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We're fairly certain we haven't heard the last of this Microsoft offer to buy Yahoo! -- or Google's plans to intervene -- but it looks like round one has Yahoo! saying "no thanks" to Microsoft's $44.6 billion buyout offer. Apparently some of the number crunchers inside Yahoo! feel like the number is too low of a valuation, while others want to get tied up with Google to impro
09.02.2008 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 22:00 Uhr
Feeder 1.5 supports Media RSS, new interface
Reinvented Software recently unveiled Feeder 1.5, an update to its RSS editor application, introducing a number of upgraded features. Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard users will experience a brand new user interface, while both Tiger and Leopard operating systems will take advantage of password-less SFTP. Feeder now supports thumbnails for video podcasts with
09.02.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Yahoo lehnt Microsofts Übernahmeangebot ab
Vor etwas mehr als einer Woche berichteten wir, dass Microsoft plane, den Internet-Dienst Yahoo zu übernehmen. Microsoft bot knapp 45 Milliarden US$ für den in den letzten Jahren etwas angeschlagenen Internet-Dienst (in etwa 31 US$ pro Aktie). Yahoo strebt eher einen Preis an, der in Richtung 40 US$
09.02.2008 21:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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09.02.2008 21:00 Uhr
Safari to receive large speed boost in upcoming build
Apple's Safari web browser is about to get a large speed boost, if the current development version is giving an accurate depiction of what users can expect in the finished browser. Seth Weintraub, a writer for Computerworld's Apple blog, has been testing WebKit ñ Apple's developer version of the KHTML-based browser ñ and says that performance typic
09.02.2008 20:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Meizu M8 now on sale? Doubtful.
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
Given the sheer bulk of press Meizu's M8 has received over the course of its young, controversial life, it'd seem likely that even the slightest trickle of units onto Chinese store shelves would lead to unboxing shots, videos, and reviews within hours, wouldn't it? Reports are starting to flow across the 'nets that M8s are now being made available through several of Meizu's suppliers, but without a single in-the-wild picture of a fully functional, final spec unit -- from Meizu, much less a paying customer -- we're not buying it. For one thing, there
09.02.2008 20:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 20:00 Uhr
Products, non-US sales to save AAPL?
Apple is ready to rise in the stock market again, as the company rolls out international iPhone releases, which analysts predict may bring balance a slowing US economy. According to financial news site The Street, worldwide demand for the iPhone remains high, after a poll conducted by ChangeWave revealed that the iPhone is the most popular choice f
09.02.2008 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Greener Gadgets Design Competition winners on display
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Meta
You may have heard a little something about the Greener Gadgets Conference, a gathering in New York focused on cleaner, renewable, recyclable, or generally forward-thinking technology and design. At the end of the one-day event, Core77 editor-in-chief Allan Chochinov MC'd a showcase of entrants to a design competition held by the Greener Gadgets team, which were then vetted and discus
09.02.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Widget der Woche: MailWidget
Michael Kwasnicki aus Wiesbaden stellt mit dem MailWidget ein überaus praktisches Stück Software zur Verfügung. Das Widget überprüft das E-Mail-Postfach automatisch auf neue Nachrichten.
09.02.2008 19:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Apple prepares Munich retail location
Apple is looking to open its first German retail store, which will be located in Munich, a city that is known for its expensive, high-end shopping. This will join over 200 stores that Apple currently has open in the US, Canada, the UK, Italy and Japan, after the company said in its financial report that it would open additional international stores
09.02.2008 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.02.2008 19:00 Uhr
Mushkin mit GeForce 8800 GT HP OC-Edition v2
Vor wenigen Wochen debütierte Speicher-Spezialist Mushkin am Grafikkarten-Markt mit der im Referenz-Design gehaltenen Mushkin GeForce 8800 GT XP Overcklocked Edition. Nun hat Mushkin eine zweite Version, die Mushkin GeForce 8800 GT HP Overclocked Edition v2, angekündigt, welche relativ deutlich vom Referenz-Design abweicht.
09.02.2008 18:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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First Look: Internet Cleanup 5.0
The biggest danger to your computer is security; if you donít protect your computer from malicious software or users, someone could steal important files and invade your privacy. To protect your privacy on your Macintosh, Smith Micro Software offers Internet Cleanup 5.0, which guards your personal data stored on your computer in three ways.
09.02.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.02.2008 18:00 Uhr
Meizu's iPhone clone already on sale?
Meizu's long-delayed M8 (or MiniOne) smartphone may be reaching store shelves in its native China, according to international trading firm AliBaba. The close shadow of the iPhone is already listed as on sale from suppliers including Fuzhou ZhongTianLi, Longxiang Shoes, and Samsin Trade, suggesting that the touchscreen device has advanced well past
09.02.2008 17:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung sued for defective Blu-ray players
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
We'll be straight with you -- we aren't surprised one iota by this one. For those keeping tabs, Samsung's slate of Blu-ray players have been plagued with issues essentially from day one, and while it has released a flurry of firmware updates over the years in an attempt to mend a
09.02.2008 17:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 17:00 Uhr
Safari 3.1 will be fast FAST!
I just spent a few hours running tests on the latest version of WebKit for Computerworld.
Conclusion?
The upcoming builds of WebKit/Safari are really realy fast. The unoptimized WebKit is often twice as fast as the current standard Safari in page load times. And Safari is supposed to be the fastest desktop browser out there!?
According to the WebKit surfin' Safari blog, the speed increases are largely due to Javasc
09.02.2008 16:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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09.02.2008 16:00 Uhr
Motorola's TEXEL in the wild?
Filed under: Cellphones
That alleged leak of Moto's 2008 lineup last year in Amsterdam is looking more and more legit pretty much by the minute. First, we got a glimpse of what appears to be the Skarven -- a phone that'll probably become the Z12 kick slider at retail -- a few days ago, and now an alleged shot of the TEXEL candybar has turned up. As much flak as Motorola has taken recently for yawnfest industrial design, we've gotta say that we're sort of digging what they've thrown together with the TEXEL here (assuming it's real, of course). The striped keypad is vaguely attractive, the disp
09.02.2008 15:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Safari 3.1 will be fast FAST!
I just spent a few hours running tests on the latest version of WebKit for Computerworld.
Conclusion?
The upcoming builds of WebKit/Safari are really realy fast. The unoptimized WebKit is often twice as fast as the current standard Safari in page load times. And Safari is supposed to be the fastest desktop browser out there!?
It looks like Apple's built-in browser is about to get much faster - mostly due to Javascript handling improvements
09.02.2008 15:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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09.02.2008 15:00 Uhr
DLO's iPhone-shielded Portable Speakers
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio
Recognize this sound? "Blip da da blip da da blip da da blip da da bliiiiiiiip." If you answered yes to any of the preceding questions, you may own an iPhone. The little bugger wreaks havoc on your average unsuspecting, unshielded desktop speaker -- and most iPod docks, as it turns out -- emitting audible blasts of interference from up to three or four feet away. Luckily, the DLO Portable Speakers for iPhone don't have that problem, since they're shielded from TDMA interference. You can power 'em off of AAA batteries or an
09.02.2008 14:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 14:00 Uhr
Intel soll mit Core 2 Duo Universitäts-Patente verletzen
Intels erfolgreicher und von Apple derzeit fast überall eingesetzter Core-2-Duo-Prozessor steht momentan in der Schusslinie. Die Universität von Wisconsin und deren Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF) haben Intel nun verklagt, da man angeblich mit der CPU ein Patent von ihnen aus dem Jahre 1998 verletzten soll.
09.02.2008 13:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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09.02.2008 13:00 Uhr
Einträge in iPhone-Firmware werfen Fragen auf
Kleine aber feine Zeilen in der aktuellen iPhone-Firmware 1.1.3 sorgen derzeit für ein wenig Spekulation. Der Apple-Blog tuaw.com untersuchte das Software-Update einmal genauer und fand verschiedene Einträge und Bezeichnungen, die auf den iPod touch und das derzeitige iPhone zu treffen. Jedoch machte man in dieser Aufstellung auch Codenamen von Geräten aus, die unbekannt sind.
09.02.2008 12:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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iSync phone plugins 5.2 veröffentlicht
Über die sogenannten "iSync phone plugins" von Software-Entwickler nova media lassen sich eine Vielzahl von Mobiltelefonen in Apples iSync integrieren. Das Plugin erhöht die Anzahl der unterstützen Geräte und macht es möglich, Kontake und Termine zwischen Mac und dem Telefon zu synchronisieren. Die neue Version 5.2 unterstützt nun weitere Modelle von BenQ, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung und Sony Ericsson.
09.02.2008 12:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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09.02.2008 12:00 Uhr
Updates für Mac-Browser Camino und SeaMonkey
Neben Safari und Firefox gibt es noch eine Reihe an Browser-Alternativen für den Mac. Zu diesen gehören auch Camino und SeaMonkey. Zusammen mit Firefox entwickelten diese allesamt das Team von Mozilla. Alle basieren auf der Gecko-Engine und erhielten jetzt weitere Sicherheitsupdates.
09.02.2008 11:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Bestätigt: Erster Apple Store in München
Lange musste man auf sie warten: Auf die ersten Retail Stores von Apple in Deutschland. Nach Plänen, die schon 2-3 Jahre zurückliegen, ist es nun endlich soweit und man darf sich über den ersten Apple Store in München freuen. Nach den gestern aufgetauchten Job-Ausschreibungen für die Standorte Genf, Zürich und München, bestätigte nun auch Apple-Pressesprecher Georg Albrecht die Pläne des Unternehmens.
09.02.2008 11:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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09.02.2008 11:00 Uhr
Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 105 erschienen
Ab sofort steht die 105. Ausgabe unseres Wochenrückblicks "Mac Rewind" zum Download bereit. In dieser Ausgabe werden folgende Themen behandelt:
Tools, Utilities & Stuff
Neuheiten und Tipps rund um Mac, iPod, Foto & Co.
Life.Blog
Art & Design im Web
Bilder der
09.02.2008 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Wii + rehab = Wiihab, the cycle is now complete
Filed under: GamingIt's not the first we've heard of the Wii being used for rehabilitation context, but it would appear "Wiihab" is becoming increasingly frequent. According to the AP, hospitals in states like Missouri, Illinois, and North Carolina, and even Walter Reed Army Medical Center are all incorporating the Wii into physical therapy routines. Just in time, too, it would be really weird if Wiiitis or a nasty Wiinjury landed you
09.02.2008 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Kompaktes Speaker-Set für iPhone & iPods
Mit den Portable Speakers for iPhone bringt DLO ein kompaktes, zusammenklappbares Lautsprecherset für unterwegs, das auch als Freisprecheinrichtung für das iPhone verwendet werden kann. Der integrierte Verstärker ist speziell abgeschirmt und man muss daher nicht mit störenden Interferenzgeräuschen rechnen. Die Halterung nimmt alle iPods auf, das iPhone und den iPod touch auch im Querformat. Die Stromversorgung kann wahlweise über das beiliegende Netzteil oder über vier AAA-Batterien erfolgen.
Da wir noch nichts über die Audioqualitäten der Lautsprecher sagen können bleibt abzuwarten, ob das Gerät die angesetzten 50 Dollar (und wahrscheinlich auch Euro) wert ist. Der Audioanschluss erfolgt lediglich über 3,5 mm Miniklinke und die Freisprechfunktion als Kombination zwischen den DLO-Speakern und dem im iPhone integrierten Mikrofon wollen wir lieber erst in der Praxis testen, bevor wir eine Empfehlung abgeben.
DLO will in
09.02.2008 10:05 Uhr, iFun.de,
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09.02.2008 10:00 Uhr
ComputerBase ATi BIOS-Editor
Aledander, ein Mitglied unseres ComputerBase-Forums, hat unter dem ständigen Feedback anderer Mitglieder einen BIOS-Editor zur Modifikation von ATi Radeon HD 38xx Grafikkarten programmiert. Mit Hilfe des Editors können Backups des eigenen Grafik-BIOS hinsichtlich Taktfrequenz und Spannung bearbeitet werden.
09.02.2008 09:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Nokia trial turns N95s into traffic sensing tools
Filed under: Cellphones, GPS, TransportationSure, we've seen cellphones intermingle with traffic data before, but Nokia's looking to up the ante in a big way by utilizing a large network of GPS-enabled handsets to actually predict traffic patterns and help you avoid congestion before you even leave for that afternoon
09.02.2008 09:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 9:00 Uhr
macnews.de Wochenend-Quiz: Die wichtigsten Themen der Woche
Wochenende, Zeit für einen Schnelldurchlauf durch die Woche mit unserem regelmäßig erscheinenden Wochenend-Quiz. Wir fassen die wichtigsten Meldungen der vergangenen Woche noch einmal in elf Fragen für Sie zusammen, die Sie herausfordern. Klicken Sie sich durch technische Highlights, Neuigkeiten und Anekdoten der letzten Tage: Auch falsche
09.02.2008 08:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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09.02.2008 8:00 Uhr
Microsoft misses some Valentine's Day Zune shipments?
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
As it turns out, Microsoft may be breaking a few hearts by not being able to fulfill all its Zune 80 Valentine's Day Originals shipments, but not all is lost for their loving customers. Users who haven't already gotten their units will apparently get a full refund -- as well the player they ordered. Aw, isn't that candy-heart sweet? And should you wind up with one of these for V-Day, you might try every so gingerly asking for dinner with that $250 your special someone saved.
09.02.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Battling iPhone's GSM Buzz 3: Behringer MS40 Digital
Here is what I hope will be the final installment of my Battling iPhone's GSM Buzz series. It has become somewhat of an abiding obsession to outfit my G5 workstation with speakers that don't go rat-a-tat-tat every time my iPhone wants to talk to a cell tower. You readers have been very helpful with your suggestions, and I hope you've gotten some use out of my commentary (even if it's only Schadenfreude or commiseration).
Martin started me off on a new angle, and I commenced a search for a pair of computer speakers that could make use of my G5's optical audio out. I found them for a slight premium over my original budget of $100 in the Behringer MS40 Digital Monitor Speakers.
09.02.2008 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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AT&T wins/buys 12Mhz of the 700Mhz spectrum
Apparantly, while we were all clamouring over the MacBook Air and iTunes Movie Rentals, AT&T was pushing through the FCC a proposed buyout of Aloha Communications. Aloha had earlier bid and won the chunk of spectrum in the 700Mhz band that covers almost 2/3rd of US housholds.
The proposition won by a 4-1 vote. One of the two democrats, Jonathan Adelstein, said he voted in favor of the Aloha sale because there was no public opposition to it but remained "troubled" that AT&T could hold a "disproportionate share of the spectrum" when the auction is finished. The other Democratic commissioner, Michael Copps, voted against the ruling. He said the deal could have a large impact on a mo
09.02.2008 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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AT&T rolling out much more 3G goodness. Guess which device stands to benefit?
Yeah the rest of the world is rolling their collective eyes because they've had 3G for like 35 years or something but AT&T has just announced a major expansion of their 3G network in the US. Their announcement means AT&T will roll out an additional 1,500 cell sites in the U.S. this year adding 80 more cities - which will bring the total to 350 markets in the US - and all of the top 100 cities. Just about ubiquitous enough for Apple to do some kind of 3G deal with AT&T, not just in iPhone, but also in iPod, and Mac laptops as well.
We are still sticking to our Mayish prediction of iPhone3G
09.02.2008 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Interview: XBox Media Center hits the Macintosh scene
The XBox Media Center (XBMC) project was started as an alternative OS for the original modded XBoxes in 2002. It has since grown into one of the most functional media center applications out there.
Last year it was ported to Linux and it was reborn as one of the best media centers for the platform, doing many things that Front Row/AppleTV and Windows Media center can't do.
Recently a team of programmers led by Elan Feingold decided that maybe an OSX version might have a market..as he puts it, "it seems like it's a confluence of people who like the best OS coupled with people who like the best media center". We had just a moment (we are in Paris, he is in Maui- not much overlap!) to catch up with Elan and ask him some questions about this very promising application.
9to5Mac: What does XBMC offer that iTunes/Front Row/AppleT
09.02.2008 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Apple Event - February 26th to announce SDK and applications
We've gotten reports as well as TUAW that there will be an Apple event tentatively scheduled for February 26th. The event will likely be the launch pad for the iPhone/iPod touch SDK and applications including Exchange support and Lotus Notes support.
The date was likely finalized recently as Apple, who usually announces some new products at NAB, pulled out of the early April event for the first time in recent memory. Perhaps Apple is saving its Final Cut Pro Server announcment for the February event - or more likely, as we've heard, pushed it back to mid-year.
It could also be the launch pad for the new MacBook Pros which have been waiting for the
09.02.2008 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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3G iPhone codenamed N82? Tablet?
Erica Sadun has been doing some digging around and found an extra platform in the iPod/iPhone lineup. Along with the current iPod Touch (N45), iPhone (M68) and a "simulator"- which means the SDK will likely contain a simulator), she found reference a currently unknown "N82". Could this be the new 3G iPhone set to be released later this year? Or perhaps this could be a reference to a new Apple Tablet or Mac Touch? Or maybe Apple putting out a Touch OS r
09.02.2008 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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09.02.2008 7:00 Uhr
How would you change Apple's MacBook Air?
Filed under: Features, Laptops
Ah, the MacBook Air. Scorned by many who felt the price tag too high, but loathed by few who actually have an eye for good design. Apple's latest ultraportable is certainly one of the most polarizing products to emerge from Cupertino in quite some time, as it makes no apologies for throwing utility to the wind in favor of absolute sexiness. After Stevie J's keynote at Macworld 2008 concluded, many were left wondering why Apple didn't (re)introduce the compact MacBook Pro, and while this little bugger did indeed demand a double take (for a couple of reasons), the initial excite
09.02.2008 06:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 5:00 Uhr
Thor Shield ensures you can't tase me, bro!
Filed under: Wearables
So Point Blank Solutions, Inc. and G² Consulting apparently went right ahead despite the existing patent app and came up with an anti-Taser material called Thor Shield, which weighs two ounces per square foot and can be integrated into anything from a flak jacket to gloves (pictured) to a standard issue t-shirt. We totally can't wait to wear our hilarious / ironic Thor Shielded Threadless shirts to the next G8 summit, yo.[Via Danger Room]
09.02.2008 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 3:00 Uhr
Dell further clarifies how and where it's dropping AMD
So we just got off the phone with Dell's reps, and they told us that Dell remains committed to AMD -- which has been their message for most of the day, following the graphic above popping up yesterday on Dell.com that said AMD machines were only available at retail. That's still pretty murky, so we pressed a little harder and got some more details:Continue reading Dell further clarifies how and where it's dropping AMD
09.02.2008 02:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Polaroid no longer does Polaroids
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Well doesn't OutKast look silly now. The brand synonymous with instant film is killing off the Polaroid film format and attempting to reinvent the brand so it "lives on for the next 30 to 40 years." In the short term that means closing factories in Massachusetts, Mexico and the Netherlands, cutting 450 jobs, and breaking the hearts of hipster-photographers the world over. Obviously the concept of Polaroids was never going to be much more than a niche in the age of digital photos, and the Polaroid / Zink Digital Instant Mobile Photo Printer is filling the
09.02.2008 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: 32GB iPod touch
The inclusion of Mail, Stocks, Maps, Weather, and Notes has transformed the iPod touch. Now, not only is it a solid and attractive portable media player, but, finally, a darned fine Internet communications device as well. The 32GB model may well be worth a look if you’ve held off on buying a touch.
09.02.2008 02:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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09.02.2008 2:00 Uhr
PandoCalendar 7.0.6 offers new features, bug fixes
Panda Systems today unveiled PandoCalendar 7.0.6, an update to its desktop calendar application, adding several new features and bug fixes. In addition to increased Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard compatibility, users can also browse through all recurring events by group in a dedicated window. Two new File menu options allow users to create new notes and app
09.02.2008 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Factory-fresh ASUS Eee PC vulnerable to hackers
Filed under: Laptops
Everybody's ritual when they get a new computer is different: some people start installing their favorite programs, some people set their desktop picture to Pushing Daisies (not us, other people who aren't us), and others check for vulnerable processes that might allow hackers to gain root access. RISE Security falls into that latter category, and spotted a vulnerable version of Samba on a virgin Xandros Eee PC. They ran a pre-built exploit they had for just an occasion, and found that they can indeed root the system through ill-gotten means. No word if there's an update available to patch this hole, but in the interim keep an eye out for scruffy-
09.02.2008 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Web Help Desk 9 sneak peek
Web Help Desk is offering a sneak peek of version 9.0 of its self-titled software, which offers users a feature complete, cross-platform virtual help desk for their websites. The software features an entirely web-driven interface, and offers one-step connectivity with most database systems. Web Help Desk 9.0 can automatically assign tickets, and al
09.02.2008 01:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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DreamBook Light IL1 runs on VIA, won't run ASUS out of business
Filed under: Laptops
The Eee PC has certainly turned into a sort of rallying point for obscure laptop manufacturers and OEMs, and now Pioneer Computers Australia is getting in on the action. From what we can tell, the DreamBook Light IL1 is a relatively unique shell wrapped around VIA's reference C7-M design. The 7-inch LCD runs at 800 x 480, and the 1GHz processor is backed by up to 1GB of RAM. Most interesting here is the absolute configurability, from OS choice (including Vista, XP and Ubuntu) to connectivity, but unfortunately it comes at a price: the $499 AUD ($446 US) base mode
09.02.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Amp'd going after former CEO to pay off debts
It wasn't a pretty end for Amp'd Mobile, but even the hasty one-week extension of service, sale of customers to Prexar and asset liquidation wasn't enough to keep creditors at bay -- the bankrupt company is now suing after its former CEO for cash. Claiming that Peter Adderton "refused to perform certain aspects of his employment" and "threatened to take action that would damage" Amp'd, the lawsuit seeks some $1.15M in payments made. Amp'd is also going after some 20 other partners in similar suits, ranging from Merrill Lynch t
09.02.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.02.2008 1:00 Uhr
Macs at the Grammys: And the winner is...
While learning about the roles Macs play in putting on the Grammy Awards, Jim Dalrymple got the chance to ask a question that he had always wondered about—how does the production team get an artist’s music to play so quickly after the winner is announced?
09.02.2008 00:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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09.02.2008 00:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Briefly: Reviews of UPEK, Viewsonic, Dell products
In brief: MacNN has posted reviews of the UPEK Eikon Digital Privacy Manager and Viewsonic VX2245wm LCD display, while our sister site, Electronista, has reviewed the Dell XPS M1530. The Eikon Digital Privacy Manager by UPEK features 128-bit encryption for fingerprint processing, making it an ideal secure option for home and small business users, a
09.02.2008 00:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Earthlink puts municipal WiFi business up for sale
Filed under: WirelessIt looks like Earthlink was talking about plenty more than just Helio and revenue figures during its recent earnings call, with CNET News.com now reporting that the company also dropped word that it's selling off its much-hyped and significantly-scaled-back municipal WiFi business. Of course, that news hardly comes as a bombshell given the company's recent rumblings on the matter, to say nothing of its drawn out,
09.02.2008 00:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Toshiba Tecra A9-S9013
The Toshiba Tecra A9-S9013 is a business laptop that has a positive impact on the environment, but most everything else about it is forgettable.
09.02.2008 00:20 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Siphon offers free calls on iPhones
Software has surfaced for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch (with an accessory microphone) that allows users to make free phone calls to other users. The application, titled 'Siphon,' requires an unlocked iPhone and connects users to the freephonie network. iPhone owners or iPod touch owners with microphones must activate SIP functionality and enter a
09.02.2008 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Security software aids iMac recovery, free to schools
Security tracking software designed at Waikato University aided in the recovery of a stolen iMac, which was taken from the home of a computer support group worker. Stuff.co.nz reports that the software took pictures of the thief when the iMac was set up again, using the built-in iSight, and was able to pinpoint the machine's location to within 100
09.02.2008 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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MacBook Air screen protectors ship
ShaggyMac today began offering its new screen protectors for Apple's MacBook Air. The covers are specifically designed for what Apple claims is the world's thinnest notebook, cushioning the display when the lid is closed and preventing common marks as well as scuffs. The screen protector is made from a slim version of ShaggyMac's T-Micro material,
09.02.2008 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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