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24.03.2008 24:00 Uhr
Rock Band moshes over to Wii on June 22nd
Filed under: Gaming
Although PlayStation 2 / 3 and Xbox 360 owners have been living the dream for months, Wii owners can finally circle a date on their calender to undoubtedly be sick: June 22nd. As we expected, the title will indeed be adding Nintendo's darling to its tour 'round the consoles, but just like those pesky Ticketmaster fees, things aren't going to be all peaches and cream during the checkout process. For starters, Wii purchasers will be forced to swallow the "no downloadable content" and "no online multiplayer suppor
24.03.2008 23:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.03.2008 23:00 Uhr
Even More Screenshots from iPhone 2.0
Lunar Lander sample app
BoyGeniusReport posted an extensive gallery of screenshots from the upcoming iPhone 2.0 Firmware (currently labeled version 1.2). The screenshots include a number of configuration screens as well as a few scr
24.03.2008 22:50 Uhr, Macrumors,
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RED ONE camera gets wrangled into Super 8 telecine system
Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. Gadgets
As if the much-hyped RED ONE camera didn't have enough going for it already, it looks like it could soon be put to use for a slightly unexpected but most welcome task: capturing Super 8 film. That's apparently possible thanks to what's described as a "pre-prototype" rig that employs a RED ONE camera and a Moviestuff Workprinter XP system which, thanks to a direct interface to the RED's GPI input, should allow you to do up 30 single frame captures per second in the RED's 4K m
24.03.2008 22:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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OS X turns VII
Seven years ago today, the first full version of OS X rolled out to a waiting world. A lot has changed in the ensuing seven years, Dan Moren says.
24.03.2008 22:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Bildergalerie zur iPhone Software 2.0
Über die weiterführenden Links gelangen Sie zu einer Bildergalerie rund um die iPhone Software 2.0, die im Juni für Endkunden erscheinen wird und schon jetzt an einige Entwickler ausgegeben wurde. Auf den Bildern ist unter anderem der neue Taschenrechner, die verbesserten WiFi-Funktionen und der Zug
24.03.2008 22:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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STMicro touts bird flu-detecting VereFlu "lab-on-a-chip"
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We've already seen a couple of devices designed to detect and prevent bird flu (among other viruses), but STMicro says it's got 'em all beat with its new VereFlu "lab-on-a-chip," which it developed in partnership with Veredus Laboratories. That system, the company says, will let you (or the appropriate flu-detecting folks) identify and differentiate human strains of Influenza A and B, including bird flu, in a single test within two hours, as opposed to other
24.03.2008 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Study: 50% of phones playing music by 2011
Fully half of all phones shipped in the world will be music-capable within three years, according to a study by MultiMedia Intelligence. The research group estimates that while the cellphone market will largely remain flat, with 941 million phones being sold in 2011, about 50 percent of those devices will have at least some level music playback.
24.03.2008 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.03.2008 22:00 Uhr
First Look: Safari 3.1
With the release of version 3.1 of Safari for both Mac OS X and Windows, Appleís browser has grabbed bragging rights for the fastest, most compatible, and fullest featured browser on any platform. Given these claims, Safari 3.1 seems like the hands-down winner. Since Safari is free, Mac OS X and Windows users have nothing to lose by trying Safari.
24.03.2008 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Wii Fit to cost $89.99 at GameStop
Filed under: Gaming
Ready to work off those pounds you've put on during the miserable winter? According to a blurry screenshot (as well as a few rounds of independent confirmation), Nintendo's forthcoming Wii Fit will set you back a cool $89.99, and pre-orderers will be asked to hand over ten whole US bucks (up from five) to reserve their copy. Run along now kiddies and get your reservation on -- no really, run.[Via Joystiq]&nbs
24.03.2008 21:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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3G iPhone mit Videochat?
Digg-Gründer Kevin Rose will aus verschiedenen Quellen erfahren haben, dass die nächste iPhone-Generation, die laut ihm in den kommenden Monaten erscheinen soll, eine Video-Chat-Funktion beinhalten soll. Das Next-Gen-iPhone soll dafür mehrere Kameras haben.
Apple erlaubt es momentan nicht, dass App
24.03.2008 21:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Analysis: Apple's environmental progress is ongoing
Apple has met some of the goals Steve Jobs outlined in his May 2007 letter on the company’s environmental policies. But nearly a year after the Apple CEO first published his open letter, work remains to be done on making Apple’s product offerings more environmentally friendly.
24.03.2008 21:21 Uhr, Macworld,
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 wird ausgeliefert
Adobe hat nun mit der Auslieferung von Photoshop Elements 6 begonnen, einer abgespeckten aber kostengünstigen Variante des Bildbearbeitungsprogrammes Photoshop. Auf der Internetpräsenz von Adobe wird ein Liefertermin Ende März angegeben. Die Vollversion kostet 92,82 Euro inkl. MwSt., ein Update von
24.03.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Happy birthday: take a trip in America's largest flying gadget (part 2)
Filed under: Transportation
Sometimes even the plugged-in Engadget reader needs to pick up and head out for more relaxing climes. Well, for our fourth birthday this month we're treating six lucky people to two round trip tickets destined for anywhere Virgin America flies. We wouldn't want you traveling in something that doesn't have power, network, and a seatback terminal, though, so you don't have to sweat about completely unplugging to get from point A to point B. Check out the rules below, and good luck!
Leave a comment below. It is in honor of our fourth birthday, after all, so we wouldn't mind
24.03.2008 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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XM / Sirius merger approved!
digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/XM_and_Sirius_Merger_APPROVED'; Looks like that two month extension XM and Sirius gave each on the merger deal paid off after all -- federal regulators have finally approved the $5B deal. The Department of Justice's Antitrust division says that after "thorough and careful review" (we'll say -- it's been over a year), it's determined that allowing the two satellite radio compa
24.03.2008 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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DOJ approves Sirius/XM merger
The proposed merger between Sirius and XM took a major step forward today with tentative approval by Department of Justice. The government agency's ruling notes that the threat of a monopoly isn't likely as their satellite radio services compete against many other formats besides themselves, including iPods and HD Radio. A combined entity would h
24.03.2008 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Mix: Safari Distribution, MySpace Music, EverGreen, ToneShop
Apple recently began distributing version 3.1 of its Safari web browser to Windows users via its Software Update application, which it also uses to update iTunes and QuickTime. While company spokesperson Bill Evans said Apple was “using Software Update to make it easy and convenient for both Mac and Windows users to get the latest Safari update,” the decision to offer the software as an “update,” even to users who had not previously…
24.03.2008 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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24.03.2008 21:00 Uhr
Heißes Rennen um die Zukunft der Flash-Chips
Im Nacken den heißen Atem der Verfolger: Die brandaktuelle Forschung an den Speichermedien der Zukunft ist ein nervenzermürbendes Rennen mit gefährlichen Haarnadelkurven, langen Durststrecken und mindestens so vielen geplatzten Träumen wie Reifen gleichen Schicksals, die an den Highways in der US-amerikanischen Wüste in der Hitze dörren. Und nur, wer früh im Morgengrauen der IT-Revolution gestartet ist, hat eine Chance auf den Sieg: Zwar ist man bei Nanochip Inc. in Santa Clara vom unter flirrender Hitze liegenden Asphalt der Zielgeraden noch ein gutes Stück entfernt, doch die Flaggen wehen schon im heißen kalifornischen Wind: Ein Terabyte, 1024 Gigabyte an Speicher, sollen das Ende pro Chip markieren.
24.03.2008 20:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony teases us with hot super-limited-edition MGS4 wireless headphones
Filed under: Gaming, Portable Audio
If Metal Gear Solid 4 truly is the last game in the series (please please no), it's going to have gotten quite a send-off: a limited-edition gunmetal PS3 in Japan, a new $499 PS3 bundle in the rest of the world, the North American launch of the DualShock 3, and, uh, some wireless headphones. Well, not just a
24.03.2008 20:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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NEC introduces NP-series mobile projectors
NEC announced the release of two mobile projectors on Monday, the NP100 and NP200, aimed for use in small or home offices and developing businesses. Both look nearly identical and feature Texas Instrumentsí DLP technology that allows for a 1,300:1 contrast ratio. The NP100 has just SVGA (800x600) resolution, while the NP200 increases that sharpness
24.03.2008 20:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Adobe Shipping Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac
Adobe has started shipping Photoshop Elements 6 for the Mac. Elements 6 was first announced at Macworld in January:In this release, we've focused on going beyond the basics to make everyday and advanced tasks even easier to achieve
24.03.2008 20:20 Uhr, Macrumors,
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LG's Flatron LX206WU joins the multiple USB display party
Filed under: Displays
We're not sure why hooking up six displays has suddenly become the new USB multiple-monitor demo of choice, but LG isn't one to let Samsung have all the glory -- the company just announced the USB-capable 20.1-inch Flatron LX206WU, which outguns Sammy's UbiSync 940UX by a single, triumphant inch. LG says you can feed up to six displays from a single USB port using a hub, but it's not saying what the ma
24.03.2008 20:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intel's Netbook revealed as the 2go PC
Filed under: Laptops
Finally, something solid on the recently-rumored Netbook or should we say, the 2go PC. The little laptop, manufactured by CTL, will clearly be aimed at the education market, though the specs imply that this will be destined for more than just the classroom. The 2go features an Intel Celeron M CPU on top of the 915GMS chipset, 512MB of RAM (upgradeable to 1GB), a 9-inch, 800 x 480 LCD display, 40GB hard drive, 802.11b/g, SD / MMC reader, and a full complement of standard ports and jacks. The systems natively run XP (though Linux appears to be an option), feature a VGA webcam, and are expected to go about three hours between full charges. Our contact says these will be on shelves in less than 60 days, and wil
24.03.2008 20:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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AMD reicht Klage gegen Samsung ein
AMD hat vor einem kalifornischen Bezirksgericht Klage gegen den koreanischen Chipriesen Samsung aufgrund von Verstößen gegen das Patentrecht eingereicht. Dabei geht es um insgesamt fünf Patente, die in erster Linie Herstellungstechnologien betreffen.
24.03.2008 20:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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24.03.2008 20:00 Uhr
Apps: CardRaider, NetFinder
CardRaider 2.0.2 ($20) utility for recovering photos and movies from digital camera memory cards. Recovered images can be sent directly to iPhoto. It can even find photos and movies on damaged or reformatted media cards that don't show up in the Finder. In addition to JPEG files, CardRaider will detect and recover professional "raw" formats, as we
24.03.2008 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Seagate CEO threatens SSD suit, trashes Air
Seagate may pull a lawsuit as its trump card if solid-state drives (SSDs) threaten to undermine its conventional hard drive business, company head Bill Watkins has said in a new interview with Fortune. The executive alleges that both Intel and Samsung are violating patents dealing with the interaction between computers and storage and that a forma
24.03.2008 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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007: Licensed to Mac
UK intelligence service, MI6 (home of James Bond) is searching for a Mac using forger to join the Queen’s Secret Service. The intelligence service needs someone with QuarkXPress and Adobe CS skills to create forged documents, currency and other publications for its secret agents.
The winning recruit will be given full spy training and an inflation-proof pension.
MI6 is hosting a recruitment ad on its website, promising a fascinating work environment at the organisation’s London headquarters.
“We're sure you'll understand that as an organisation that collects secret intelligence, we can't tell you a great deal about what you'll be doing,” the ad states. “You'll also benefit from very high-quality training in your specialist skills.”
The winning recruit will work within the Design and Print te
24.03.2008 19:37 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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HP Compaq adds Penryn to 8510p, 8510w, 8710p and 8710w laptops
Filed under: Laptops
We've already witnessed Intel's Penryn family filter into a select few of HP Compaq's business-minded lappies, and similar to Dell's update-as-we-go mindset, the firm is refreshing four more models today (while leaving others to age further). As of this very moment in time, the 8510p, 8510w, 8710p and 8710w laptops can be configured with the 2.1GHz T8100, 2.4GHz T8300, 2.5GHz T9300 or 2.6GHz T9500, depending on machine. Granted, you'll pay a pretty penny for those smaller, cooler processors, but we're sure the corporate card won't even notice the added weight.[Thanks, Christopher]
24.03.2008 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Booq Boa Slimcase M
Booq, the well-known laptop bag manufacturer, unveiled the Boa Slimcase line in November. The bags support laptop sizes ranging from 13 to 17 inches, and fit Apple's MacBook and MacBook Pro laptops. The Boa Slimcases are available in portrait and landscape formats. The two models and three sizes per model are designed for the professional who wants
24.03.2008 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neuer „all in one“-Chipsatz von AMD im Herbst
Im Herbst wird AMD mit dem RX780H-Chipsatz für Konkurrenz im eigenen Hause sorgen. Der neue Chipsatz wird dabei wohl vor allem bei den Mittelklasse- und Einsteiger-Mainboards zum Einsatz kommen, fasst er doch die Eigenschaften der bisherigen drei Chipsätze zusammen.
24.03.2008 19:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Seagate warns it might sue SSD makers for patent infringement
Filed under: Storage
It may already be dipping its own toes into the wild new world of solid state hard drives, but Seagate apparently isn't so keen on others ditching traditional hard drives, and it's now indicating that it might even sue 'em if SSD really starts to catch on. That word comes from none other than Seagate CEO Bill Watkins, who told Fortune recently that he's "convinced" that SSD makers like Samsung and Intel are violating some of Seagate's patents (as well as Western Digital's) that deal with the way a "storage device com
24.03.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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DDR3-Speicher: Und stetig fällt der Preis
Das größte Manko des neuen, bisher nur auf Mainboards für Intels Prozessoren genutztem, DDR3-Speicher war und ist der Preis. Jener kommt jedoch nach und nach in langsam erfreuliche Regionen, so dass 2 GB DDR3-Speicher für unter 90 Euro zu haben sind.
24.03.2008 19:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Memorex offers iWake iPod clock radio
Memorex has begun shipping a new clock radio for various iPod models, includin the iPod Touch, Classic, nano and mini. The device, dubbed iWake, features a digital AM/FM radio, dual alarm function and a gradual volume increase for the alarm. There's also a clock backup capability that is invoked in the case of a power failure -- that function requi
24.03.2008 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.03.2008 19:00 Uhr
Sony, Warner close to MySpace Music deal?
Two major music labels are close to signing a deal for the rumored MySpace Music online store, say sources talking to the New York Post. Both Sony BMG and Warner Music are reportedly near the end of talks that would make their catalogs available the service, which is still expected to offer paid MP3 downloads as well as ad-subsidized free streams
24.03.2008 18:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Steht der klassische Mobilfunk vor dem Aus?
Wer auf seinem Mobiltelefon E-Mails abruft und ins Internet geht, tut das nicht freiwillig und allerhöchstens aus beruflichen Gründen - lange war diese Meinung weit verbreitet und ein mobiler Internetzugang wurde als schier unbezahlbar und umständlich bedienbar angesehen. Apple hat mit dem iPhone allerdings bewiesen, dass mobiles Internet auch Spaß machen kann. Das Kundeninteresse ist groß, das Apple-Mobiltelefon hält in vielen Vergleichstests als das mustergültige Exemplar in Sachen Bedienerfreundlichkeit her. Zahlreiche Konkurrenzhersteller versuchen auf den Zug aufzuspringen - und plötzlich gewinnt der mobile Internetzugang rasant an Bedeutung. E-Plus-Chef Thorsten Dirks spricht sogar von einer rein Datendienst-basierten Mobilfunkzukunft: Die Sprachtelefonie soll zugunsten mobiler Internetzugänge abgeschafft und durch VoIP ersetzt werden.
24.03.2008 18:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Scrivener
Whether you're a novice or a grizzled vet, this simple and fun application will help you pound out your best-seller.
24.03.2008 18:35 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Google sets sights on mobile 'white space' broadband
Google has submitted a new proposal to the FCC to develop so-called white-space frequencies in the US, reports say. The frequencies lie in the spectrum between channels 2 and 51 in the television range, but are used by neither satellite nor cable providers; Google, one of the members of the White Spaces Coalition, is proposing that the FCC authori
24.03.2008 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Acer will Asus' Eee PC im Preis unterbieten
Asus hat im Einsteigerbereich der kostengünstigen Notebooks so viel Staub aufgewirbelt, dass sich fast alle Hersteller gezwungen sehen, auf den Eee PC und seine neuen Abwandlungen mit größeren Display und Festplatte reagieren müssen. Acer will mit einem eigenen Modell den kommenden Asus Eee PC 900 preislich unterbieten.
24.03.2008 18:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Designer LEXON Jet clocks do dot-matrix with style
Filed under: Household
It may not boast any fancy or slightly terrifying measures to haul you out of bed in the morning, or pack the DIY flavor of some clocks we seen, but if you just want to keep things simple and stylish you could certainly do a lot worse than one of these new LEXON jet clocks from designer Theo Williams. Available in wall/desk clock (pictured above), clock radio or travel alarm clock versions, the clocks each boast an electroluminescent b
24.03.2008 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google pushes the FCC for white space access, will offer free reference designs to others
Filed under: WirelessThe 700MHz auction is over, but that doesn't mean the days of high-stakes spectrum drama are over -- just like we'd heard, Google today began a renewed push for white space internet. Backed by Microsoft, Philips, Dell, HP and others, white space transmissions are designed to fit in between TV signals on channels 2-51, but there's just a little problem -- the stuff
24.03.2008 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.03.2008 18:00 Uhr
Luxuriöser iPod-Koffer mit Soundsystem
Die französischen Designer Pinel & Pinel haben mit dem iCase ein mit weißem Leder bespanntes Holzköfferchen für den iPod vorgestellt, in das neben zwei Taschen für Zubehör auch ein iPod-Soundsystem von Altec Lansing integriert ist. Wir wissen weder was das gute Stück kostet, noch ob man es wirklich braucht - nett aussehen tut es aber allemal.
(via Gizmodo)
24.03.2008 17:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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ECTACO's jetBook reader will purportedly change your life
Filed under: Handhelds
ECTACO wants you to know something: it's about to change the way you read forever! That's right, as we journey into the future, nothing will ever be the same about books, reading, or reading books. According to the company, its jetBook reader will allow you to, "Kiss your old-fashioned, dusty library goodbye," and you can rest easy because, "Not a single tree was cut down to make it!" The "completely amazing" bright red device houses a 5-inch grayscale display, and features multi-language support, bookmarking ability, playback of MP3 files, and an SD slot. The game- and life-changing reader -- which will crush and dismember yo
24.03.2008 17:39 Uhr, Engadget,
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Toshiba ships low-cost 128GB SSD
Toshiba is about to ship its 128GB solid-state drive, the first SSD from the company and the first it says to offer the speed of faster drives with the storage of slower models. The 1.8-inch drive uses the same multi-level cell (MLC) process as the flash memory used in portable music players but also relies on a new controller that boosts its spee
24.03.2008 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: DLO Jam Jacket Multiclip for iPod touch
Two new DLO silicone rubber cases have been released for the iPod nano and iPod touch, both under the Jam Jacket name, but each with a distinctive design. By comparison with prior iPod touch Jam Jackets, the iPod touch Jam Jacket Multiclip ($20) has very plain front and side molding, and a subtly elevated ridge covering the Home button and nothing on the sides, but now features a unique swiveling belt clip on the rear. This clip, unlike any other…
24.03.2008 17:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: DLO Jam Jacket Design for iPod nano
Two new DLO silicone rubber cases have been released for the iPod nano and iPod touch, both under the Jam Jacket name, but each with a distinctive design. The iPod nano version is called Jam Jacket Design ($20), and differs from the original third-generation iPod nano Jam Jacket in rear "etching" and comparatively unadorned front and sides. Seemingly made from opaque black-inked rubber, the ink is either not applied or removed on parts of the case's…
24.03.2008 17:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Fujitsu beschleunigt Notebookfestplatten auf 7200 U/min
Grimmig statt gediegen: Fujitsu setzt sich mit seiner neusten Festplatten-Generation "MHZ2 BJ" auf die Überholspur und lässt Konkurrenzhersteller wie Toshiba, Western Digital und Hitachi im Staub zurück. Auf rasante 7200 U/min beschleunigt, zwingt die 2,5''-Platte jedes Notebook zu Höchstleistungen und ist dabei nicht wesentlich stromhungriger als die langsamere Konkurrenz. Bereits ab Juni will Fujitsu den Markt erobern - und auch dem MacBook Pro könnte eine solche straffe Ausstattung gut zu Gesicht stehen.
24.03.2008 17:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sun aims to speed up data by swapping wires for frickin' laser beams
Filed under: Desktops, Misc. Gadgets, Laptops
It's far from the first time we've seen lasers touted as a means of boosting data speeds exponentially, but Sun seems to think it has a better chance than most of making it a reality, thanks in no small part to $44 million in funding from DARPA. As The New York Times reports, tha
24.03.2008 17:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Knet-Maus: Perfekt für alle Hände
Die Idee hinter der Design-Studie von Lite-On ist so einfach wie genial: Die von einer dünnen Nylonschicht zusammengehaltene Knetmasse lässt sich beliebig in Form bringen.
24.03.2008 17:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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24.03.2008 17:00 Uhr
iLuv ships Bluetooth-enabled i399 speakers
After some delay, iLuv has announced that it is finally shipping its i399 iPod speaker dock. The system produces 45W of RMS output across 2.1 channels, and can both play and charge an iPod at the same time; "most dockable iPods" are supported, excluding those of the first three generations. The Shuffle and other sound sources are supported throug
24.03.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Acer will den Asus Eee PC 900 im Preis unterbieten
Der Erfolg des Asus Eee PC hat andere Hersteller dazu gebracht, ebenfalls preiswerte Mini-Notebooks in diesem Segment zu entwickeln. Acer will Asus im Preis jetzt deutlich unterbieten und seinen Low-Cost-Rechner bei gleicher Display-Größe ca. 50,- US-Dollar preiswerter anbieten als den Asus Eee PC 900 mit 8,9 Zoll großem Display. (Eee-PC, Asus)
24.03.2008 16:50 Uhr, golem,
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MD Sound's KO-GPS4 navigator includes e-book reader
Filed under: GPS, Handhelds
Can't say it's likely that you'll find MD Sound products on just any ole store shelf, but for those that look hard enough, they can procure the firm's latest PND, the KO-GPS4, right now. Carefully watching his words, the outfit's head of product development notes that "as far as [it] can tell, [this unit is] the first personal navigation device to include the popular e-book capability." Beyond that, you'll find a built-in MP3 / video player, photo viewer, Li-ion battery good for three hours on a full charge and a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Yeah, the $249.99 sticker may be tempting at first glance, but we're pretty confident you can still do
24.03.2008 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Backstage: The Cube Project, Part 4
After last week’s earlier, extensive and exciting overhaul, I thought that I would be content to let my Power Mac G4 Cube stay as it was: just about as powerful as it could get, except for a few small caveats: I hadn’t upgraded the video card or optical drive, and there was the matter of that not quite elegant USB-based 802.11n adapter. Then a few hours passed. Apple released the 802.11n version of AirPort Express. And I was inspired to…
24.03.2008 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Google offers new APIs to third-party developers
Google has added support for new APIs for accessing Contacts data and for YouTube browsing and uploading, as well as compatibility for the iPhone SDK, in version 1.4 of the GData Objective-C Client Library. Google’s Greg Robbins explains, “Perhaps you want your iPhone software to send photos to a Picasa Web Albums account, or keep a journal of phone calls automatically in Blogger. Maybe your iPhone application accesses a database of information…
24.03.2008 16:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Cybernet's all-in-one keyboard computers get an upgrade
Filed under: Desktops
It's been just a little over a year since we saw Cybernet's zero footprint, keyboard-only computer -- now the company has upped the line with new features (but mistakenly stripped that shiny red paint job). The new systems -- which harken back to the glorious days of the TI-99 -- now support Core 2 Duo and Core 2 Quad chips, sport the GMA X3100 graphics chipset, up to 4GB of RAM, a slimline optical drive, and can astonishingly handle expansion via a Mini PCI and PCI-e slot. The all-in-one combos start at $629 and head marginally skyward from there.[Thanks, stagueve]
24.03.2008 16:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Rezension: Podcasting für Dummies
Podcasten kann jeder zumindest technisch. Aber für einen guten Podcast braucht es mehr als nur ein Mikro und einen PC. "Podcasting für Dummies" verrät, was genau das ist.
24.03.2008 16:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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IntelliTouch ships Eos wireless iPod speakers
Having announced it at the CES expo in January, IntelliTouch is now shipping its Eos wireless iPod speaker system. At the core is a base station, which provides 2.1-channel sound, using at its source any iPod or iPhone with Apple's standard USB dock connector; owners can alternately pipe in sound from the Shuffle, and other devices such as compute
24.03.2008 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.03.2008 16:00 Uhr
LG LCD adds up to 6 displays via USB
Hoping to offer a new alternative to notebook owners and others forced to use only one or two displays, LG on Monday took the wraps from its Flatron LX206WU. Larger than its Samsung equivalent, the 20-inch screen shares the ability to output video using solely a USB connection rather than requiring DVI or VGA output from a video card. The techniq
24.03.2008 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Mio's Moov GPS units hit the States
Filed under: GPS
If you've been waiting on the edge of your seat for Mio's new GPS satnavs to hit the States, it's time to break out the party favors. The PND-maker has just launched its Moov 200, 210, 300, and 310 touchscreen GPS units in the US, all equipped with SiRFstar III chips (with SiRFInstantFix II technology), pre-loaded maps of the US and Puerto Rico, and real-time traffic reports (on the 310 and 210). Prices range from $179.95 for the 3.5-inch 200, up to $249.95 for the 4.3-inch 310, and all four should be avai
24.03.2008 15:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Adobe Photoshop Elements 6 für Mac endlich im Handel
Auf 4 folgt 6, dachte sich der Softwarehersteller Adobe und kündigte bereits im Januar auf der Macworld Expo das Erscheinen einer neuen Version des beliebten Programms Photoshop Elements für den Mac an. Mac-User mussten bisher mit Version 4 der Bildbearbeitungssoftware Vorlieb nehmen und dürfen sich nun über eine komplett überarbeitete Version freuen, die ab sofort im Handel erhältlich ist.
24.03.2008 15:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Flowing Pennies 1.0 aims at simple finance
Clarkwood Software has released the first incarnation of Flowing Pennies, a personal finance application. The software attempts to simplify use as much as possible; it concentrates solely on the amount of money flowing in and out of a person or family's budget, displaying all information in a single view. Adding and editing entries is handled thr
24.03.2008 15:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Tunewear Prie Rawhide and Moccasin Cases for iPod nano
Sold as Prie Rawhide ($25) but packaged separately under the Prie Rawhide and Prie Moccasin names, Tunewear's five latest flip-style leather cases for the third-generation iPod nano use a combination of quality black or brown leather and distinctive stitching to completely protect the iPod inside. Though the cases still use increasingly stale flip-style face covers, the lids and cases are very thin, use magnets to stay shut, and include separate screen,…
24.03.2008 15:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Acer's Eee competition to have lower price tag, more beautiful eyes
Filed under: LaptopsAccording to a report on the lately-talkative Acer, the company's first iteration of Eee PC-competition will be somewhat cheaper than ASUS' current (and future) sticker prices. In a scant article, speculation abounds that the first wave of Acer-made 8.9-inch laptops will be priced around $350 to $400, while ASUS will market its 8.9-inch micro-top for $50 to $100 more. Word on the street is that Acer will launch its cheapo solution sometime in May, but ASUS will preempt the introduction with
24.03.2008 15:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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New Take Control book helps iWeb '08 users
TidBITS Publishing today announced "Take Control of iWeb: iLife '08 Edition," a 133-page book by iWeb expert Steve Sande, providing step-by-step instructions and plenty of time-saving tips for building a Web site and publishing it on either .Mac or another Web host
24.03.2008 15:05 Uhr, MacMinute,
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News: Memorex rolls out iWake Clock Radio in new colors
Memorex has announced new models of its iWake Clock Radio for iPod in blue, purple, and red metallic finishes. The iWake is a clock radio with dual alarm function that lets you wake to your iPod, radio, or alarm, and features a bright LCD display, wireless remote, and built-in Universal Dock. “You need an alarm clock to help you get out of bed, but it’s also a key element of your bedroom space and interior design,” said Carla Pihowich,…
24.03.2008 15:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Images of iPhone App Store leaked?
Apple may have inadvertently revealed ongoing testing of the App Store for the iPhone and the iPod touch, a popular hacking site claims. One contributor notes that while experimenting recently with the v2.0 firmware, he inadvertently managed to enter the App Store, instead of receiving the normal "cannot connect" message. Found inside were two we
24.03.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Intel's X48 chipset arrives on shelves, reminds users of the X38
Filed under: Desktops
For those of you looking to build your ultimate super fantasy dream system, the goal may have just gotten a little closer. According to some tipsters and the zany builders at Tom's Hardware, Intel's X48 chipset is on the street (and mobos) and just waiting to take your breath away maybe. According to Tom and co., the new configuration may not be that far of a cry from the previously released X38, adding only an improved northbridge and "official" support for FSB-1600 memory, though they note that this was technically available in the X38 as well. Tom runs the new entry through a battery of comparisons, so you can
24.03.2008 14:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ausblick auf zukünftige Intel-Technologie
Was die zukünftigen Generationen von MacBook Air, MacBook (Pro) und Co. antreiben wird, hat Intel kürzlich bekannt gegeben. Pat Gelsinger verriet einige Details über die kommenden Plattformen, Chips und Technologien aus Santa Clara. Dabei tauchten neben den bereits bekannten Dunnington und Nehalem auch ein neuer Name auf.
24.03.2008 14:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple: Time Machine, AirPort updates
The two updates include compatibility improvements for using Time Machine, AirPort driver fixes, and a firmware update that apparently makes it possible to use an AirPort Extreme 802.11n AirDisk with Time Machine.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Radioshift 1.0.5
Rogue Amoeba's radio recording software adds intelligent filtering of Guide results, better support for international date formats, a fix for a rare crashing bug when recording to MP3, and other changes.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Selenium 3.0.1
The Google search enhancer adds contextual menus to the web browser and the text and PDF editors, redesigned Text Tools, a switch to definr.com as the dictionary provider, and other minor tweaks and bug fixes.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Paperclip 1.3
The document-oriented sticky notes application adds support for user-defined application schemas via AppleScript or nu, a VoodooPad schema, tracking of files through moves and name changes, and other improvements.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Sofa Control 2.5
The Apple Remote control software adds the ability to highlight parts of a presentation, iChat support for starting audio or video chats, Spaces control in Leopard, and more.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: ExpanDrive 1.04
ExpanDrive makes it possible to access remote files over SSH/SFTP from directly within Finder and other programs, as if the files were on a drive directly connected to your computer.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: dvcCast 1.0
DVcreators.net released dvcCast, an application for encoding and publishing video, images, and audio on the Internet.
24.03.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Nota bene: iPhone-Notizen am Mac verwalten
Die wenigen Dinge, die dem iPhone fehlen, wie etwa eine Copy&Paste-Funktion, werden zumeist durch Drittanbieterapplikationen ausgeglichen. iPhoneNotes hilft darüber hinweg, dass es bisher nicht möglich war, die auf dem iPhone erstellten Notizen unter Mac OS X zu bearbeiten.
24.03.2008 13:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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AppStore auf dem iPhone gesichtet
Sollte in Cupertino jemand vorschnell oder zu Testzwecken einzelne Programme für den AppStore freigeschaltet haben? Die Veröffentlichung ist für den Sommer diesen Jahres geplant. Das "Inoffizielle Apple-Weblog" tuaw.com meldet bereits jetzt die ersten Screenshots des neuen AppStore für das iPhone.
24.03.2008 13:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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iPhone sorgt für Eklat in österreichischer Regierung
Die unendliche Gediegenheit der Österreicher kennt offenbar doch ihre Grenzen: Während eine miserable Fußball-Nationalmannschaft, die sich bei der bevorstehenden Europameisterschaft auch noch der Weltöffentlichkeit zu präsentieren gedenkt, anscheinend noch hinzunehmen ist, erhitzen derzeit 135 Gramm geballte Technik die Gemüter. Denn der österreichische Bundeskanzler und Sozialdemokrat Alfred Gusenbauer glänzte in der Öffentlichkeit mit einem topaktuellen iPhone und erzürnte damit sein bisher iPhone-freies Volk.
24.03.2008 13:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Fujitsu 1st with 320GB, 7200RPM mobile drive
Fujitsu is claiming a performance advantage today by introducing the largest-capacity fast notebook drive yet available. The MHZ2 BJ series holds the same 320GB as all but the most capacious 2.5-inch hard drives but spins at 7,200RPM versus the normal 5,400RPM. Combined with 16MB of cache, the extra speed reportedly provides a more desktop-like l
24.03.2008 13:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Quanta teams with OoVoo on HD video conferencing box for your TV
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Quanta, the OEM behind the OLPC and MacBook, just announced its move into home-based HD video conferencing. Quanta is teaming with OoVoo to produce the Quanta Video Messenger -- a 1,280 x 720 pixel / 30fps, multi-point-capable set-top box that plugs directly into your HDTV and home Internet connection (presumably via Ethernet or 802.11n, they don't say). OoVoo is also looking to integrate its wares in existing set-top boxes. The prototype STB is the size of a hardback book and does not currently include a webcam or mic -- those must be plugged into the device separately. A big mistake if they take this model
24.03.2008 12:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Apple Xserve
Apple's rackmount server now sports Intel quad-core Xeon processors inside its slim 1U package. The 2008 Edition of the Xserve has powerful options, but deploying the device into your network should be carefully planned.
24.03.2008 12:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Dell's leaked E6400 ATG for mustachioed, overall types (just not Mario)
Filed under: Laptops
So you like the looks of Dell's 14.1-inch Latitude E6400 do ya? Well what if we told you that Dell plans a semi-rugged E6400 ATG version? While it won't replace Dell's fully-rugged XFR D630 when the ATG launches in June, we can't help but be intrigued at the prospect of a dust-proof, shock-proof, and spill-proof, humidity and altitude resistant Centrino 2 laptop with super bright 750cd/m2 (or 650cd/m2 touchscreen) display, GPS, UWB, DisplayPort and more. It can get pretty rugged working unwashed in our ro
24.03.2008 11:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Incredible! HD-DVD have disappeared
Over the years, we held our breath in the war HD-DVD against Blu-ray. A week did not pass without one of the camps making a ground breaking advertisement or announcing a new powerful product.
However after the HD-DVD camp threw in the towel, the disappearance of their products has been incredibly quick.
On the sites of the big retailers all reference to HD-DVDs have been cut from their catalogues and the term even banished from the search fields on their sites.
At this rate, in a week or two one would have the impression that Hd-DVD never existed.
For certain, one can still find the players at rock bottom prices at certain retailers, but the stocks melt in front of our eyes, a trend encouraged by these prices
Soon the only ones that will remember will be Toshiba who lost a billion dollars in this war, and those who bought a player but who will never own a collection.
The big distributers seem ready to put this nightmare behind them and put their power into selling the maxim
24.03.2008 11:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Statistiken zu Browsern und Werbeblockern
Erstmals ist auf ComputerBase der Anteil der Seitenaufrufe, bei denen Microsofts Internet Explorer zum Einsatz kommt, auf unter 30 Prozent gefallen. Er steht im März bislang bei 29,6 Prozent. Der Mozilla Firefox legt mit 59,6 Prozent kontinuierlich zu und der Marktanteil von Opera bleibt stabil bei rund 8 Prozent.
24.03.2008 11:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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24.03.2008 11:00 Uhr
Kevin Rose has more iPhone "info"
Kevin Rose of Diggnation/digg.com and Pownce fame is predicting that the iPhone is getting a front camera for video conferencing. He also "predicts" that it will go 3G in the coming months - never mind that both Steve Jobs and AT&T's CEO have also confirmed a 2008 3G iPhone.
Keep in mind, Kevin Rose is 0 fer in iPhone predictions, previously predicting:
January 2007 launch on "all" providers, both CDMA and GSM (June 29th launch)
Extremely small form factor (not that small)
Two battery de
24.03.2008 10:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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MIU's $500 HDPC takes All-in-One seriously
Filed under: Gaming, GPS, Handhelds
It's huge, no doubt. But MIU's HDPC must be to pack such a broad list of specifications. First spotted as a prototype back in 2006, the 163 x 67 x 24.5-mm / 387-gram brick is now expected to go retail in July for up to ₩500,000 or a US-equivalent pricing of just $500. That's dirt cheap for what they seem to promise:
4-inch, 800 x 480 pixel touchscreen display which slides out and rotates
24.03.2008 10:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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First opening up of the MacBook Air motherboard
Source: Macbook-com If you find that the MacBook Air lacks connectors, John Maushammer has tried to discover those that Apple did not wire in the MacBook Air, and they are numerous. The Macbook Air Chipset is indeed capable of handling many more devices than those available to us. Of special interest would be USB ports and even a SATA port.
He has already successfully located and tested 3 USB ports.
These are 3 USB 1.0 ports on which he managed to plug in a USB drive, which mounted.
He is now focussing on an an unused connector which he hopes will also be useful.
He hopes to find the entirety
24.03.2008 10:05 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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PS3 2.20 update to offer portable copy of Blu-ray films to PSP?
Filed under: Gaming, HDTV, Portable VideoIf PCWorld is correct, then it looks like Sony's pending, PS3 2.20 firmware will have at least one little surprise for movie buffs. As if the inclusion of Blu-ray's BD-Live interactivity and the removal of the 2GB DivX and WMV file-size cap wasn't enough, PCWorld says that can also expect the introduction of po
24.03.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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DSUS DS-400GB splits rear-view with GPS
Filed under: GPS, Transportation
We suppose the line of thinking with the DSUS DS-400GB is that you're probably already eying your rear-view mirror plenty, so why not just split off a third and throw a 4-inch GPS nav unit up in there? Not a bad idea, but don't you want to be looking forward -- not behind you -- when considering your next turn? Not that it's of any consequence, anyway, this thing's straight outta China with no US release or distro (yet).
24.03.2008 07:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.03.2008 7:00 Uhr
Adobe ships Photoshop Elements 6 for Mac
Adobe on Monday began shipping Photoshop Elements 6 software for Macintosh. Photoshop Elements 6, announced at Macworld Expo in early January, features new Photomerge technology that lets users create a group shot by simply choosing and combining the best facial expressions and body language from a series of shots. Version 6 also includes a new Qui
24.03.2008 06:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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24.03.2008 6:00 Uhr
CEO of failed WiMAX operator calls the technology a "disaster"
Filed under: WirelessWe haven't heard too many specifics when it comes to performance of actual WiMAX rollouts (and let's be real, we're all kind of waiting for LTE at this point, right?), but Garth Freeman, CEO of Buzz Broadband, apparently shuttered the company's Australian WiMAX rollout in Hervey Bay, publicly declaring that for his company and customers the technology "failed miserably". Apparently beyond about a mile from the base station non-line of sight performance was "non-existent", regular indoor use produced latencies as high as 1000ms even just 400m away, and the company had to scrap its network for TD-CDMA service on 1.9GHz just to make sure customers weren't completely left in the cold. Maybe they should have checked for an
24.03.2008 05:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.03.2008 4:00 Uhr
LG adopts in-plane switching tech for new LCD HDTVs
Filed under: HDTV
Hitachi's in-plane switching technology's been making the rounds of late, and LG Taiwan's the latest to pick it up for use in future LCD HDTVs. Doubling frame-rate, providing a wider field of view, and supposedly upping durability (among other things), apparently we can start to see some IPS-enabled TVs from Korea's #2 in the not too distant future.[Via Far East Gizmos]
24.03.2008 03:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.03.2008 3:00 Uhr
Chrysler adding WiFi, data to ho-hum '09 fleet
Filed under: Cellphones, Transportation, WirelessChrysler's added a few features to get geeks' motors running over the years, but internet access is definitely a fresh direction. Apparently cars rolling off the line this and next year will have some kind of cellular data access (we're not yet sure if that's through an straight MVNO or piped through machine to machine data service like Jasper Wireless) and in-car WiFi first as an option, and then eventually standard. Details are sparse but we hear kids can
24.03.2008 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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24.03.2008 2:00 Uhr
Happy birthday: take a trip in America's largest flying gadget (part 1)
Filed under: Transportation
Sometimes even the plugged-in Engadget reader needs to pick up and head out for more relaxing climes. Well, for our fourth birthday this month we're treating six lucky people to two round trip tickets destined for anywhere Virgin America flies. We wouldn't want you traveling in something that doesn't have power, network, and a seatback terminal, though, so you don't have to sweat about completely unplugging to get from point A to point B. Check out the rules below, and good luck!
Leave a comment below. It is in honor of our fourth birthday, after all, so we wouldn't mind
24.03.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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