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26.04.2008 24:00 Uhr
26.04.2008 23:00 Uhr
iPhone, N95 in Canada by summer?
Two top smartphones may finally be available on an official basis in Canada before the summer, according to separate reports. The Toronto Star cites industry contacts who tell the newspaper that the country's lone major GSM cell provider, Rogers, aims to launch the iPhone in time for it to be included in a campaign promoting touchscreen phones at
26.04.2008 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.04.2008 22:00 Uhr
California man builds his own solar-electric vehicle, good looks be darned
Filed under: TransportationAlthough Brent Hatch's homegrown solar-electric whip looks eerily similar (read: just as ugly) to the SUNN solar car kit, this one was actually created without the help of any pre-packaged parts or sophisticated schematics. After his gas bill rose well over $700 a month (he and his wife have seven kids, after all), he decided to purchase a rather unsightly eight-seater bicycle and figure out a way to enable roof-mounted solar panels to power an electric motor. Nah, the top speed isn't very impressive, and you certainly wouldn't want to head out on I-5 with it, but it sure makes picking up t
26.04.2008 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.04.2008 21:00 Uhr
Retail Sources Confirm iMac Refresh
Following early rumors that the iMac would finally see revisions next week, we've heard from multiple retail sources that new iMac part numbers have indeed appeared in their systems.
As GeekSugar predicted, the prices for U.S. system
26.04.2008 20:50 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Apple looking to license iPhone haptics?
Apple may be looking to license its haptic technology to other companies, as the industry looks to develop and incorporate more touch and feedback technology into devices. Immersion Corporation, a patent-driven digital technology company, has reportedly hired a former Apple executive and has had talks this week to license the haptic technology used
26.04.2008 20:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.04.2008 20:00 Uhr
dpMatte 2.1 uses Aperture 2.1 SDK
dvGarage this week released dpMatte 2.1, a greenscreen keyer for Apple's Aperture 2.1 photography solution. Based on technology used in dvGarage's existing keyer, the new background replacement tool is the first plug-in to be released using Apertureís new SDK. It uses Apple's SDK for Aperture, which allows developers to use existing Cocoatools to
26.04.2008 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Parliant offers professional voice messages
Parliant is now offering professionally recorded messages for all of its Mac telephony products for small businesses, homes, and home offices. Direct from Parliant's web site, users can enter their message(s), receive a quote, approve the order and then download your recordings 2 days later, professionally produced in an optimal format for PhoneVal
26.04.2008 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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PDFClerk Pro 3.0 adds outlines, encryption, more
SintraWorks has released PDFClerk Pro 3.0, a PDF creation tool that allows users to manipulate existing PDF documents, as well as create PDF documents. Leveraging the system defaults, users can quickly create new PDF documents with both basic and more advanced layouts and easily print booklets, while flexible and advanced options offers sophisticat
26.04.2008 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Synchronize! Pro X 6.0 brings performance, options
Qdea on Saturday released Synchronize! Pro X 6.0, a major upgrade to its Mac OS X system backup and file synchronization utility. Version 6.0 brings three new features: "Fast scan", which uses FSEvents technology in Leopard to dramatically speed up the time it takes to update a backup. According to the company, the folder scan time for a typical u
26.04.2008 19:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neuer Job für Wolfgang Clement: Aufsichtsrat bei Versatel
Der ehemalige Bundeswirtschaftsminister Wolfgang Clement hat sich eine neue Aufgabe gesucht. Wie die Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung aus dem Einladungsbrief zur Hauptversammlung der Düsseldorfer Telefongesellschaft Versatel zitiert, will sich Clement dort in den Aufsichtsrat wählen lassen.
26.04.2008 19:05 Uhr, golem,
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26.04.2008 19:00 Uhr
Apple looking to Immersion for haptic technology on iPhone?
Filed under: Cellphones, DisplaysImmersion, the same folks responsible for adding haptic technology (force feedback from touch panels, pretty much) in a fleet of Nokia handsets, could be looking to do the same with Cupertino's one and only. While VibeTonz isn't specifically mentioned by name, a recent report (which should certainly be filed as a rumor for the time being) is suggesting that bigwigs from both outfits are in ongoing meetings "over licensing and implementation issues of iPhone haptics." Interestingly enough, this news is flowing hot on the heels of Immersion app
26.04.2008 18:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Neuer AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+ mit 3,1 GHz
Nachdem wir bereits vor einiger Zeit berichtet haben, dass der neue Athlon 64 X2 5800+ über 3,0 GHz verfügt und somit das bisherige Modell 6000+ ablöst, gibt es eine neue Entwicklung in diesem Bereich. AMD reanimiert den Athlon 64 X2 6000+ mit einem Derivat auf Basis des Brisbane-Kern (65 nm) samt gesteigerter Taktfrequenz.
26.04.2008 18:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Aperture 2 gewinnt TIPA Award 2008
Jedes Jahr aufs Neue vergibt der Fachzeitschriftenverband Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) seinen TIPA-Award in insgesamt 36 Kategorien rund um digitale Fotografie. Zu den diesjährig ausgezeichneten von "Europas besten Foto- und Imaging-Produkten des Jahres" gehört auch Apples Aperture 2 als "beste Fotosoftware".
26.04.2008 18:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Der riesen-iPod "Porta-Party"
An vielen Arbeitsplätzen von Künstlern stehen Macs, die diesen bei der Arbeit behilflich sind. Zudem beeinflusst das Produktdesign von Apple zunehmend auch die Kunst. Das neueste Ergebnis dieses Einflusses nennt sich "Porta-Party" und ist eine Art Telefonzelle oder Party-Jukebox, die einem riesengroßen iPod nano nicht unähnlich sieht.
26.04.2008 18:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Fruit fly flight simulator could smarten up robots
Filed under: RobotsWondering just how we mere mortals were going to even give a robot enough smarts to completely overtake our societies? Oddly enough, some of that artificial brain power could come from studying the way fruit flies, um, fly. A completely bizarre flight simulator at Caltech actually plays "scenes" that flys react to, and considering that the fly is constantly held, researchers can closely examine how the insect attempts to navigate away from lines, blobs and all manners of incoming obstacles. Those working with the installation suggest that these studies could one day help autonomous robots funct
26.04.2008 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.04.2008 16:00 Uhr
Wacom kündigt neue Touchscreen-Technologie an
In einem Monat findet in Los Angeles eine Fachmesse für Informationsdiplays statt, auf der verschiedene Hersteller ihre Neuheiten vorstellen. Auch der durch Grafiktabletts bekannte Hersteller Wacom wird dort mit einem Stand vertreten sein. Passend zu dieser Messe kündigte man jetzt schon eine neue Touchscreen-Technologie an, die Verbesserungen für den Nutzer verspricht.
26.04.2008 15:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.04.2008 15:00 Uhr
Red Zune 80 on its way to retail
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Not unlike the early colorized versions of the original Zune before it, the red Zune 80 looks like it should finally be ready to make its un-tattooed retail sales debut . If you've been considering getting loud and/or proud with your next Zune, call ahead to your local gadget stock keeper and see if they're in.
26.04.2008 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Informationen zu kommenden AMD-Prozessoren
ComputerBase sind Informationen zugespielt worden, die einmal mehr die Entwicklung des Herstellers aufzeigen. Dort sind neben neuen Phenom-Prozessoren auch die Nachfolger in 45 nm und dem neuen Sockel AM3 aufgeführt, die uns ab dem vierten Quartal zur Verfügung stehen sollen.
26.04.2008 14:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple will iPhone-Verkauf in Europa weiter ankurbeln
Der Verkauf des iPhones in Europa könnte besser laufen. Das sieht selbst Apple so. Das Ziel, rund 10 Millionen des Mobiltelefons bis zum Ende des Jahres zu verkaufen, könne nur gelingen, wenn man den Verkauf stärker angekurbelt. Erste Maßnahmen sind die derzeitigen Preisnachlässe beim Kauf des iPhones, auch wenn das momentan noch eine befristete Aktion ist.
26.04.2008 14:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.04.2008 14:00 Uhr
iPhone video cameras getting better and better
iPhone video cameras have been getting better and better since they made their debut at the end of last year. The best so far is iPhonevideorecorder. Give it a try if you haven't already.
What is interesting here is that the technology obviously works and Apple could have included something like it in the photo application. Why didn't they? And will they in 2.0?
To install IPhone video Recorder add the following source to installer;
26.04.2008 13:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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26.04.2008 13:00 Uhr
Umfrage: Was gefällt Ihnen an Vista?
Keine Gnade für Windows Vista. Das aktuelle Microsoft-Betriebssystem hat seinen einjährigen Geburtstag längst hinter sich gelassen. Die Welle der Kritik scheint hingegen jetzt erst richtig in Fahrt zu kommen.
26.04.2008 12:35 Uhr, CHIP,
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Neuer iMac bereits im Best Buy-System gefunden
Laut AppleInsider.com ist die nächste Generation des Apple iMac schon im Verwaltungssystem von Best Buy USA aufgetaucht. Schon öfters sind neue, aber noch nicht offiziell vorgestellte Geräte zuerst im Best Buy-System an die Öffentlichkeit geraten. Es soll sich aber laut einem Memo, welches Apple an
26.04.2008 12:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Man attempts LCD TV theft using water bottle UPC, fails
Filed under: HDTV
Oh, shoplifters of the world -- you're not going to unite and take over with these kinds of tactics. A Kirksville, MO. man was arrested on Thursday for trying to boost a $517 Viore (yeah) LCD television by swapping the UPC tag with one from a $3.16 bottle of water. Apparently, cashiers weren't fooled by the admittedly paper-thin maneuver, and after four swipe attempts, a replaced paper spool, and one PA announcement for a store manager to come to register 14, they had the super-genius switcher thrown in the big house. If convicted, the man faces up to seven years in prison plus a hefty fine and the lifelong shame of having tried to pull this stunt off.[Via
26.04.2008 12:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Umfrage: Was gefällt Ihnen an Vista?
Keine Gnade für Windows Vista. Das aktuelle Microsoft-Betriebssystem hat seinen einjährigen Geburtstag längst hinter sich gelassen. Die Welle der Kritik scheint hingegen jetzt erst richtig in Fahrt zu kommen.
26.04.2008 12:20 Uhr, CHIP,
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EyeTV 3.0.2 ermöglicht Empfang von Pay-TV
Bisher auf den Seiten von Mac-Zubehörhersteller Elgato nur das aktuelle Update in der Version 3.0.1 für die TV-Software EyeTV zu finden. Die Firma arbeitet aber anscheinend schon an der nächsten Aktualisierung für die beliebte Fernseh-Software am Mac. Eine italienische Seite konnte jetzt erstmals einen Blick auf diese neue Version und deren Neuerungen werfen.
26.04.2008 12:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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26.04.2008 12:00 Uhr
Neue iMacs bereits im Shop-System gelistet
Gestern berichteten wir über Apples Pläne in der kommenden Woche neue iMacs und eventuell auch Mac minis vorzustellen. Die länger anhaltenden Gerüchte griff die Seite Geeksugar wieder auf, nannte aber keine bedeutende Quelle. Heute meldet sich AppleInsider zu Wort und will erfahren haben, dass die neuen Geräte bereits im Einkaufssystem von US-Händler BestBuy zu finden sein sollen.
26.04.2008 11:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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50.000 iPhones werden bei der Konkurrenz genutzt
Viele, die sich für das iPhone interessieren, stört die Tatsache an T-Mobile gebunden zu sein. So werden Geräte aus den USA oder Großbritannien importiert, um sie freigeschaltet in anderen deutschen Netzen zu betreiben. Laut der dpa sind dabei eine ganze Menge dieser Apple-Mobiltelefone im Umlauf, die sich bei Vodafone, O2 oder E-Plus tummeln.
26.04.2008 11:37 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony will installierte Basis der PS3 verdoppeln
Sony Computer Entertainment Deutschland will die installierte Basis seiner Spielekonsole Playstation 3 im neuen Geschäftsjahr mehr als verdoppeln: "Wir wollen bis Ende März 2009 mindestens 500.000 PS3 verkaufen", sagte Uwe Bassendowski, Chef von Sony Computer Entertainment Deutschland (SCED) gegenüber Euro am Sonntag. (Sony, PS3)
26.04.2008 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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BND infizierte afghanisches Ministeriums mit Spähsoftware
Die Online-Bespitzelung des Auslandsgeheimdienstes BND in Afghanistan war umfangreicher als bislang bekannt, berichtet der Spiegel. Der elektronische Angriff betraf demnach nicht nur das persönliche E-Mail-Konto des afghanischen Handelsministers Amin Farhang, sondern das gesamte Computernetzwerk des Ministeriums für Handel und Industrie.
26.04.2008 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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Kulturstaatsminister für Internetsperren
Der Staatsminister für Kultur und Medien, Bernd Neumann, stellt sich hinter die Forderungen der Musikindustrie, die Internetsperren bei Urheberrechtsverletzungen fordert. Zudem setzt sich Neumann für eine Verlängerung der Schutzfristen für ausübende Künstler ein.
26.04.2008 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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26.04.2008 11:00 Uhr
Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 116 erschienen
Ab sofort steht die 116. Ausgabe unseres Wochenrückblicks "Mac Rewind" zum Download bereit. In dieser Ausgabe werden folgende Themen behandelt:
Das Magische Auge
Praxistest: LM-Scope DSLR Makroobjektiv
Kurzmeldungen
Tipps und Neuigkeiten im Schnelldurchlauf
Bilder der Wo
26.04.2008 10:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Deutsche Konsumenten strafen Nokia ab
Der finnische Mobilfunkkonzern Nokia büsst in Deutschland Marktanteile ein. Im ersten Quartal 2008 sank der Anteil um 4 Prozent auf 37 Prozent, berichtet die Wirtschaftszeitung Euro am Sonntag unter Berufung auf Zahlen der Gesellschaft für Konsumforschung (GfK). Eine Nokia-Sprecherin erklärte, Landeszahlen kommentiere man grundsätzlich nicht.
26.04.2008 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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26.04.2008 10:00 Uhr
Microsoft's Xbox group enjoys second quarter of profit
Filed under: Gaming
It's taken a few years, but lightning's struck twice for Microsoft's Entertainment and Devices division (the portion of the company responsible for Zune, Windows Mobile, and Xbox). The operating profit of $89 million that E&D drew is just a drop in MSFT's far, far larger fiscal bucket, but unless business turns sour, from here on out it looks like the group making all the fun stuff in Redmond is no longer in the business of losing cash hand over fist.[Via
26.04.2008 09:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple disappointed by the sales of the iPhone in Europe
Source : MacGenerationEven though we have often spoken about the disappointing sales of iPhone in Europe, we did not know the official position of Apple who preferred to communicate only about the more flattering total figures.
However we now know from the words of Pascal Cagni, DG of Apple Europe that the company expected something better, since he acknowledges being personally disappointed.
At the end of all that has been said, it certainly missed a more specific official communication in Europe. It is a pity, for example, that Apple Europe did not seek to fight against the campaigns of misinformation that condemned the apparatus due to the absence of 3G or its irremovable battery whereas it is known that these two elements were not so important in the daily use of the iPhone.
But the fault does not only lie with Apple Europe. The operators, and in particular Orange played a strange double game, praisin
26.04.2008 09:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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26.04.2008 9:00 Uhr
Penny und Aldi: Navigation ab 130 Euro
Ab Mittwoch, 30. April, verkauft der Discounter Penny das Komplett-Navigationssystem Mio C230t für rund 130 Euro. Auch Aldi hält ein günstiges Navi parat und bietet bereits ab Montag, 28. April das Medion GoPal MD 96860 für rund 150 Euro in seinen Nord- und Süd-Filialen an.
26.04.2008 08:35 Uhr, CHIP,
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Das macnews.de-Wochenedquiz: Die wichtigsten Themen der Woche
Endlich Frühling! Haben Sie in der vergangenen Woche Ihre Zeit in der Sonne verbracht und die Nachrichtenlage im Apple-Universum sträflich vernachlässigt? Auf der einen Seite ist das nicht so tragisch, denn in unserem Wochenendquiz lassen wir in zehn Fragen die vergangenen Tage Revue passieren lassen und bringen Sie spielerisch auf den neueste
26.04.2008 08:35 Uhr, MacNews,
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26.04.2008 8:00 Uhr
Penny und Aldi: Navigation ab 130 Euro
Ab Mittwoch, 30. April, verkauft der Discounter Penny das Komplett-Navigationssystem Mio C230t für rund 130 Euro. Auch Aldi hält ein günstiges Navi parat und bietet bereits ab Montag, 28. April das Medion GoPal MD 96860 für rund 150 Euro in seinen Nord- und Süd-Filialen an.
26.04.2008 07:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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26.04.2008 7:00 Uhr
Maximum PC reviews the Phantom Lapboard, for real
Filed under: Peripherals
Maybe we're confused, but we were under the impression that the oft-delayed, mist-like device known as the Phantom Lapboard had been released to the public. Apparently, we were mistaken. Regardless, Maximum PC has gotten a thorough, in-depth look at the $130 pivoting keyboard / mouse / mousepad combo. We won't b
26.04.2008 06:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.04.2008 4:00 Uhr
NVIDIA pushing up GeForce 9900 to outgun Radeon HD 4800?
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
NVIDIA's been on a hyper-competitive tear lately, and while the latest rumor isn't quite on par with Roy Taylor saying that the Intel CPU is "dead," it reinforces the company's new win-at-all-costs attitude. Seems ATI's upcoming RV770-based Radeon HD 4800 might threaten NVIDIA's dominance of the high-end graphics market, and that's just not acceptable -- so the company is planning on pushing up the release of the GeForce 9900 to July. That's one billion transistor
26.04.2008 03:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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26.04.2008 3:00 Uhr
Analysis: What’s behind Apple’s P.A. Semi purchase
When news emerged this week that Apple paid $278 million for microprocessor design firm P.A. Semi, speculation swirled that its chips would soon appear in new mobile products from Cupertino. But in Rik Myslewski’s analysis, Apple may have bought the firm to add its engineering expertise.
26.04.2008 02:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Joystiq goes all out with Mario Kart Wii controller comparison
Filed under: Gaming
As we're all too well aware, Mario Kart can be serious business for some folks, and Mario Kart Wii will certainly be no exception, which makes the right choice of controller all the more important. Thankfully, our pals at Joystiq have now come through with a meticulous comparison of all five driving options at your disposal. That includes the Wiimote on its own, the Wiimote with Wii Wheel, the Wiimote / nunchuk combo, the Classic Controller, and the tried and true GameCube controller. Somewhat surprisingly, while the GameCube Controller and
26.04.2008 02:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Psystar Demos 'Open Computer' on Video
Despite Gizmodo's claim that Psystar was a hoax, Psystar has posted a video demonstrating 3 "Open Computer" systems running Mac OS X, Ubunu and Windows XP.
In mid-April, news of Psystar's OpenMac clone (since renamed '
26.04.2008 02:20 Uhr, Macrumors,
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iSkin offers antimicrobial ProTouch, ProTouch FX
iSkin today announced its ProTouch silicone keyboard covers are now using Microban antimicrobial protection, which helps to inhibit odor and stains from surfacing on the products from sweat and dust. The Protouch line of protectors for the MacBook, MacBook Pro, and MacBook Air, as well as for the aluminum and older model Apple keyboards all contain
26.04.2008 02:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple posts Common Criteria Tools for 10.5
Apple this week posted Common Criteria Tools for 10.5, an internationally approved set of security standards which it says "provides a clear and reliable evaluation of the security capabilities of Information Technology products. By providing an independent assessment of a products ability to meet security standards, Common Criteria gives customers
26.04.2008 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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26.04.2008 2:00 Uhr
Tennessee govt mulls digital media taxation
The Tennessee State government is reviewing the possibility of implementing a tax on digital media downloads, which would include music videos, movies, news and entertainment programs, music, ringtones, and electronic books, among others. Law firm Waller Landsen notes that standard software downloads would not be taxable, and while the proposition
26.04.2008 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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3G iPhone fondled by Engadget's BFF
Engadget has a friend who has a friend who got to play with the new 3G iPhone. They have some specs. All seem legit to us:
The first thing people will notice: the 2nd gen iPhone will be about the same size and shape as the first gen.
It will, of course, have 3G. And proper GPS!
The most noticeable physical difference is back of the phone is no longer metal -- the whole thing is glossy black, from top to bottom. The volume buttons are now chrome.
Because it's got a little less metal to deal with, it doesn't have quite as many angular edges. The battery is (still) not removable.
26.04.2008 01:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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26.04.2008 1:00 Uhr
How would you change Samsung's YP-P2?
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Considering that Samsung's YP-P2 just might be the most updated PMP of all time, we're guessing that a lot of things that users would have changed just months ago have already been done by the powers that be. That being said, we critical gadget owners are never truly satisfied at heart, so we're curious to know
26.04.2008 00:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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FrankenMac in the Lab
Brian Chen is joined by Lab director James Galbraith, who acts as our tour guide into the inner workings of the Rob Griffiths’ home-built Mac OS machine. They talk briefly about its performance and some of its peculiarities.
26.04.2008 00:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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NVIDIA VP joins the smack-talk fun, says the Intel CPU is "dead"
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsAlright, we're loving this new hyper-aggressive, sorta-nasty version of NVIDIA. Not only has CEO Jen Hsun-Huang promised to "open a can of whoop-ass" on Intel, the company has been touting its new sub-$45 integrated platform as far superior to Celeron-based systems, and now we've got VP of Content Relations Roy Taylor sending out emails saying that "a war has started" and pronouncing the Intel CPU "dead." Roy says Intel is "panicking" because CPUs ha
26.04.2008 00:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wacom unveils new touchscreen technology
Wacom today unveiled a new touch-screen technology, dubbed Reversing Ramped Field Capacitive touch ñ or RRFC ñ which uses low-power circuitry and reversing ramped electro-static fields to offer precise performance. The technology supposedly prevents cursor drifting, and can be used as a touch display or as a simple touch surface. Wacom states that
26.04.2008 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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