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01.05.2008 24:00 Uhr
Telnet "hack" allows for network remote control of TiVo
Filed under: Home Entertainment
It may not be very practical just yet but, as Zatz Not Funny's Dave Zatz points out, this recently discovered telnet "hack" for network remote control of a TiVo certainly offers no shortage of potential. Apparently, this one arose out of TiVo's deal with Creston to allow for integration with their home automation framework which, fortunately for those that like to dabble in such things, simply involved having TiVo HD and Series3 units listen to port 31339 for connections from a Crestron device. As Zatz notes, however, there's nothing to stop any device from telnetting to the TiVo's easily-findable IP address using the aforementioned port and in
01.05.2008 23:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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AppMenuBoy 1.0.0
If you access your programs by putting your Applications folder in the Dock, AppMenuBoy offers a cleaner alternative.
01.05.2008 23:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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First Look: 1Password, password manager
Everyone knows the importance of passwords. The problem is that the more websites you use, the more separate passwords you may need for each site, such as one for your Amazon.com account, and another for your Yahoo e-mail. Remembering a single password is easy, but the more you need to remember, the harder it becomes. What most people do is choose
01.05.2008 23:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.05.2008 23:00 Uhr
ACARD's dual 2.5-inch RAID enclosure is slim, hungry for power
Filed under: Storage
If you're looking for an odd, yet usable storage solution, perhaps ACARD's Mirror Smart Mini is the thing for you. The device uses two 2.5-inch SATA drives side by side in a small enclosure; the drives can be mapped as a hardware-based RAID 1 array, or can be used as separate devices. The aluminum casing plugs into your system using USB 2.0, but unfortunately requires an AC adapter for power, thus making it slightly less awesome than we want it to be. Regardless, if you're moving around a lot and need a backup option, you might have found your $69 answer.[Via
01.05.2008 22:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Keynote Jam offers 56 icons for Keynote
Jumsoft on Thursday unveiled Keynote Jam, a collection of 56 high quality 3D rendered images ideal for use in Apple's Keynote presentation software. The collection includes a number of colorful icons, such as checkmarks, a globe, several Apple-inspired designs, as well as a plethora of other symbols, tools, and shapes. Jumsoft also claims the icons
01.05.2008 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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OakTree releases new Bible software add-ons
Developer OakTree has released two new add-on packages for its flagship Bible research software, Accordance. The app lets users compare multiple translations of the Bible, as well as the original Greek and Hebrew texts; maps and timelines let users compare stories with a historical context. The first add-on is the Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary, wh
01.05.2008 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Microsoft: Yahoo move in "very short order"
Microsoft will take action on Yahoo's ultimatum rejection soon, company chief Steve Ballmer has said at a presentation for his firm's employees attended by Silicon Alley Insider. He acknowledges that Microsoft has missed its deadline for altering its strategy but adds that a maneuver will come in "very short order." This could include both a host
01.05.2008 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Apple enables movie purchasing on Apple TV
Following this morning’s announcement that new movies from all the major studios will be made available for purchase on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release, Apple has quietly updated the Apple TV’s movie browsing and renting system to allow for the purchase of movies directly from the device. In addition to the ability to purchase films, a “Top Sellers” category, showing the current most popular movie purchases,…
01.05.2008 22:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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SUNRGI, University of Tel Aviv boast of solar power advances
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
It looks like we've got a bit of intercontinental solar power action today, with Silicon Valley start-up SUNRGI and the University of Tel Aviv both recently boasting of some advances in the field, which they each unsurprisingly say could change things in a big way. For its part, SUNRGI claims that its "concentrated photovoltaic" system (pictured above) can produce as much electricity as much larger solar panels thanks to its use of lenses that magnify sunlight 2,000 times. That, they say, could allow the system to produce electricity for as little as 7 cents per kilowatt hour, or roughly t
01.05.2008 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Parallels posts Server for Mac Beta 4
Parallels has released the fourth beta of its Server for Mac software. The program provides hypervisor-based server virtualization, which helps save costs by supporting multiple platforms through the same hardware. Beta 4 is notable for reintroducing Leopard Server virtualization, which had been temporarily removed. The upgraded beta means that
01.05.2008 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.05.2008 22:00 Uhr
Keepin' it real fake, part CXVIII: iPhone on the farm
Filed under: Cellphones
Yeah, we too are hoping that these overseas impostors will have to start changing up their game if they still want to ape the iPhone in just a few months, but as it stands, the Toggolino Phone actually does a fantastic job of shaming itself. Apparently this handset, e
01.05.2008 21:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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New iMac (Early 2008): First Benchmarks
The website primatelabs released the first benchmarks of all the new iMac models. They have been using their own benchmarking application, geekbench, which only measures processor and memory performances. As expected, the high-end model seems to deliver substantial raw power, however, they did not add results from previous generation imac, it would have provided information regarding the impact of the new FSB 1066 MHz vs 800 MHz for the 2.4 GHz model.
01.05.2008 21:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Apple files for conference call, cooling patents
Three Apple patent applications have surfaced at the US Patent and Trademark Office, addressing two drastically different technologies: conference calling and hardware cooling. In regards to the first Apple suggests that most cellphones have unnecessarily complex key sequences for establishing conference calls, and instead proposes a simpler, more
01.05.2008 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Researchers design "malicious circuits," warn of potential risk
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsWe've already seen a few viruses delivered via hardware, but a group of researchers from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign are now warning that we may not have seen anything yet. As New Scientist reports, they've apparently managed to develop their own "malicious circuits," which they say can interfere with a computer at a deeper level than a virus, and completely bypass traditional anti-virus software. To accomplish that slightl
01.05.2008 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 21:00 Uhr
Sezmi looks to provide alternative for cable / satellite, confuse everyone
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
In case you're not content with just keeping your current cable / satellite / fiber TV service and using the recently launched ZvBox to pull in content from the web, a new startup is aiming to satisfy your bizarre desires. In what's potentially the most befuddling launch of the year, said firm is looking to introduce its 1TB set-top-box to consumers on a city-by-city basis. Put simply (or, as simply as possible), the box will fetch content from a number of places: the built-in OTA receiver will grab
01.05.2008 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mehr Dampf für Entwickler: Steamworks SDK 1.0 ist fertig
Das kostenlose Steamworks Software Development Kit (SDK) von Valve (Half Life 2, Source-Engine) hat die Betatestphase hinter sich gelassen und erlaubt es Dritten nun, ihre Windows-Spiele zum Vertrieb über Steam anzupassen sowie um die Community-Funktionen des Download-Shops zu erweitern. Selbiger zählt derzeit über 15.000 aktive Nutzer, so Valve - ein gewichtiger Marktplatz für den Spielevertrieb. (Instant Messenger)
01.05.2008 20:50 Uhr, golem,
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News: iLounge launches Design the Next iPhone, Win the Next iPhone Contest
Think you’ve got what it takes to design the next iPhone? iLounge is pleased to announce the Design the Next iPhone, Win the Next iPhone Contest. To enter the contest, simply submit a brand-new artistic rendition (minimum 1600px wide) of what you think the next iPhone should look like. iLounge’s editors will pick six top concepts from the pool of valid entries, three of which will receive Apple’s next-generation iPhone (!!), while three…
01.05.2008 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: ShadesCases debuts Shades for iPhone
ShadesCases has introduced its new Shades for iPhone. Like the company’s iPod cases, Shades for iPhone are made from 100% Polyurethane, measure only .4mm thick, and offer built-in clear screen protection, while allowing for full usability of the iPhone’s touch screen. Shades for iPhone are available now in 11 different colors, and sell for $17 each; the company is currently offering a “Buy two get the second half-off” promotion…
01.05.2008 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Neue Firmware-Version 1.1.2 für iPod nano und classic
Erst im Januar aktualisierte Apple zusammen mit einem Update für den iPod touch die Firmware für die beiden Verkaufsschlager iPod classic und iPod nano (3. Generation). Damals sollten die Geräte für den in den USA eingeführten Filmverleih tauglich gemacht werden. Jetzt gab es ein erneutes Update auf Firmware 1.1.2 für den iPod classic und iPod nano (3. Generation) - diesmal allerdings ohne ersichtlichen Grund.
01.05.2008 20:22 Uhr, Maclife,
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Review: iPlayMusic Beginner Guitar Lessons
When you or your child wants to learn to be the next great rock star, you can't do it with Guitar Hero. The guitar learning software from iPlayMusic, Beginner Guitar Lessons, is infinitely more useful than music games that may be fun, but won't teach you how to play a real instrument.
I must admit I know how to play the guitar, but I haven't
01.05.2008 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Creative faces lawsuit over false capacity claims
Creative is facing a class-action lawsuit that is alleging the consumer electronics maker misled customers with inaccurate capacity claims for its portable media players. The lawsuit seeks $900,000 for attorney fees and $5,000 for each plaintiff. Those who purchased a hard-drive based Creative player between May 5, 2001 and April 30, 2008 and can p
01.05.2008 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Interessante Details aus Apples SEC-Bericht
Apples Bericht an die Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offenbart wie immer zahlreiche interessante Informationen. So zeigt die detaillierte Aufschlüsselung der Verkaufszahlen, dass die höheren Absatzzahlen im Mac-Bereich in erster Linie dem MacBook Air zu verdanken waren. Allerdings schnitte
01.05.2008 20:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Mvix unveils pocket-sized MV-2500U HD multimedia drive
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment, Portable Video
If you're already taken care of on the HD media streamer front, Mvix is hoping you'll look its way for a more portable solution. The pocket-friendly MV-2500U checks in at just 5- x 3- x 0.8-inches and makes room for a 2.5-inch internal hard drive. The simple, LCD-less exterior means that you'll need to access the interface on-screen after plugging in the (component, we
01.05.2008 20:07 Uhr, Engadget,
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iLounge’s Design the Next iPhone, Win the Next iPhone Contest
You’ve seen the Free iPod Book 3.3. On June 1, 2008, iLounge will release The Free iPod + iPhone Book 4, and six lucky contest winners will be announced inside. How can you win? Design the Next iPhone! We want to see your creative and artistic talent! Submit a brand-new artistic rendition (minimum 1600 pixels wide) of what you think the next iPhone should look like. Your image may be wholly original or based in part on iLounge photos of the…
01.05.2008 20:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.05.2008 20:00 Uhr
T-Mobile 3G active, includes data
T-Mobile's 3G cellular service has gone live and includes the data in at least some areas, according to some user reports from subscribers at HowardForums. Tests in New York City's Brooklyn borough using phones already capable of supporting the carrier's unique 1,700MHz UMTS Internet service show downloads at 300Kbps or more, pushing past the 200K
01.05.2008 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Robometer concept device promises to help you feel happy
Filed under: Wearables
Detecting emotional cues is hardly a new endeavor, but this so-called Robometer concept device takes a slightly different (but not entirely unique) approach to things, with it actually promising to help you feel happy by prompting you when you stray too far into tediousness. To do that, the rig makes use of a GSR lead to detect your galvanic skin response, along with accele
01.05.2008 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple on MacBook Air, Jobs' plane, leases, R&D, NAND flash, more...
Apple in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday discussed in detail some of the catalysts behind its industry-leading PC growth, expenditures for Steve Jobs' private aircraft, rising real estate and R&D costs, an
01.05.2008 19:35 Uhr, AppleInsider,
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Test: o2 Surf-Stick
Immer und überall online: Was Mitte der Neunziger noch wie Science Fiction klang, ist dank Hotspots und UMTS-Netz heute fast schon selbstverständlich.
01.05.2008 19:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Dell launches the Vostro 1510 and 1310 laptops
Filed under: Laptops
Just like we warned, Dell's new cheapo business laptops, the Vostro 1510 and Vostro 1310 have hit virtual shelves. The 15.4- and 13.3-inch models both feature Intel CPUs (up to Core 2 Duos), a maximum of 4GB of RAM, 80GB to 250GB hard drives, and a bunch of other features that should be totally adequate for your business affairs. The 1510 starts at $599, and the 1310 at $749; both are available now.[Via Laptoping]
01.05.2008 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 19:00 Uhr
Time Magazine nimmt Steve Jobs in Liste der einflussreichsten Menschen auf
Bereits im November wählte das Fortune Magazin Steve Jobs zum einflussreichsten und mächtigsten Geschäftsmann. Jetzt sehen auch die Kollegen des Time Magazine Steve Jobs in dieser Rolle und nahmen ihn die "Time 100"-Liste der einflussreichsten Menschen auf. Neben Jobs zieren auch Namen wie Steve Ballmer (Microsoft), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) oder Paul Ellen (Microsoft) die Liste.
01.05.2008 18:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Researchers tout progress towards graphene-based gadgets
Filed under: Displays, Misc. GadgetsWe've heard researchers tout the many benefits of graphene before, and it doesn't look like they're showing any signs of letting up, with a group from the University of Manchester now boasting that they've made even more progress with the material that was created only a few years ago. Specifically, they've apparently found a way to develop graphene-based films (an alternative to the current indium-based options) more cheaply by simply "diss
01.05.2008 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Navigon kommt nur mit Finanzspritze über die Runden
Der Finanzinvestor General Atlantic übernimmt die Kontrolle über den Navigationsgeräteanbieter Navigon. Der Anteil am Hamburger Unternehmen ist von 29,5 Prozent auf 90 Prozent aufgestockt worden, berichtet die Financial Times Deutschland. Der bisherige Mehrheitseigner und weiterhin amtierende Vorstandschef Peter Scheufen gab demnach sein Mehrheitspaket ab und besitzt nur noch zehn Prozent. (Navigationssystem)
01.05.2008 18:50 Uhr, golem,
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Safari für Windows gewinnt Marktanteile
Ende März bot Apple Windows-Nutzern seinen Safari-Browser an, auch wenn diese den auf ihrem System zuvor nicht genutzt hatten. Dies nahmen einige zum Anlass und übten Kritik. Aufgrund dieser Aktion konnte Apple wohl auch den ein oder anderen Nutzer von Safari überzeugen. Schließlich verzeichnet Net Applications steigende Marktanteile von bei der Windows-Nutzung des Browsers.
01.05.2008 18:37 Uhr, Maclife,
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Weitere Tests und Auspackzeremonien des Psystar Mac-Klon
Immer mehr Besteller erhalten derzeit ihre bei Psystar vor einigen Woche georderten OpenComputer, auf denen unter anderem auch Mac OS X 10.5 dank eines Hacks zum Laufen gebracht werden kann. Optional kann die Installation gleich mitbestellt werden, so dass nach der in Mac-Kreisen beliebten Auspackzeremonie sogleich die ersten Tests folgen konnten.
01.05.2008 18:37 Uhr, Maclife,
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Gerätedaten: iPhone-Gerüchte zur 2. Generation
Wir fangen mal vorne an, oder besser gesagt bei diesem Artikel vom ersten September 2007. Damals, noch vor dem Launch des iPod nanos der 3. Generation hatte der Zubehör-Hersteller Uniea bereits ein Hand voll Cases im Angebot die, wie sich herausstellen sollte, passgenau auf die neue iPod Generation abgestimmt waren.
Um den Zubehör-Herstellern einen gewissen Produktions-Vorlauf gewähren zu können, gibt Apple die entsprechenden Template-Informationen bereits vor der Produktion neuer Geräte an ausgewählte (bzw. lizenzierte) Partner weiter. Die Unterzeichnung eines NDA dürfte zwar eine Grundvoraussetzung für den Erhalt der entsprechenden Daten sein, doch wie zuletzt auch bei den Bildern des iPod nano gibt es immer undichte Stellen.
So berichte
01.05.2008 18:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Canadian bank hands out free Eee PCs
Filed under: Laptops
It used to be if you signed up for a new checking account, a bank might throw off a toaster, alarm clock, or in extreme modern cases, a 1GB iPod shuffle. Well times, they are a'changing, and boy do we wish we lived in Canada right now. Up north, RBC Royal Bank is offering a free ASUS Eee PC when you switch to their checking account service. That's right, you get an actual computer after completing the move (and dealing with a lot of red tape). Sure, it's only the 7-inch, 2GB version, but it still runs Xandros way better than this solar calculator we got from our bank.[Than
01.05.2008 18:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sezmi box merges media hub, TV, DVR
Hoping to solve many problems with modern TV at once, Sezmi today unveiled a self-titled set-top box that it says accommodates new and old media alike. The hub will offer streaming and downloadable Internet content but also serve as a receiver and recorder that expands on conventional TV. Viewers can watch traditional cable or satellite signals b
01.05.2008 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple verkauft eine Million Lizenzen von Final Cut
Für viele Unternehmen und Privatpersonen, die mit professionellen Videoschnittlösungen arbeiten, ist Apples Final Cut eine fest Größe geworden. Rund 49 Prozent hält die Jobs-Firma dabei an Marktanteil in den USA. Konkurrent Avid kommt mittlerweile nur noch auf rund 22 Prozent. Zahlen zu den weltweiten Marktanteilen gibt es bisher dazu noch nicht.
01.05.2008 18:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Hands-on with the LG Vu in retail clothing
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds, Portable Video
Engadget Mobile literally just took delivery of a shiny new LG Vu with support for AT&T's Mobile TV service, and they've gone and posted a few quick shots in between long stretches of ogling the CNN channel (we kid, we kid). Have a look, why won't you?
01.05.2008 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Piper: Apple to stick to consumers, expand tech
Apple will remain fairly conservative in terms of who it targets in future, but should continue to expand on technological possibilities, says the analytical firm Piper Jaffray. In spite of the iPhone's forthcoming enterprise support, and some continued efforts at business outreach, Piper notes in a list of "unanswered questions" that Apple insist
01.05.2008 18:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Piper Jaffray beantwortet "15 unbeantwortete Apple-Fragen"
Erneut hat Gene Munster von Piper Jaffray zahlreiche "unbeantwortete Apple-Fragen" beantwortet. Zwar liegen diesen Antworten keine offiziellen Stellungnahmen zu Grunde, dennoch trifft Munster recht plausible Einschätzungen. So rechnet er zum Beispiel nicht damit, dass Apple sich in irgendeiner Form
01.05.2008 18:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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01.05.2008 18:00 Uhr
Backstage: Same-Day iTunes Movies Are Worth More Than a Golf Clap
It might not be the flashiest press release that Apple’s put out in the last two years, but today’s announcement that U.S. customers will be able to buy movies* from the iTunes Store on the same day they’re released on DVD is huge. “Walmart and Amazon and Target and Best Buy are probably freaking out right now” sort of huge. This particular omission from the iTunes Store was, to our eyes, seriously crippling Apple’s…
01.05.2008 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Electronic House picks Home of the Year 2008 winners, we drool
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Home Entertainment, Household
Here it is: the hotly anticipated list of best homes as selected by Electronic House. Interestingly enough, this year's winners are quite different than the champs of 2007, and we suspect all that talk of green these days has something to do with it. Yep, for the first time ever, an "energy-efficient, sustainable" home snagged the highly-coveted gold, but make no mistak
01.05.2008 17:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Devotec's portable Solar Charger is minuscule, pretty cheap
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
We know, it's tiresome scouring the streets for an AC outlet when you've got oodles of sunshine surrounding you. That's where Devotec Industries' Solar Charger comes in. The smallest (and freshest) addition to the company's line weighs in at under 80-grams and measures just 95- x 43- x 10-millimeters, and packed within you'll find an 1800mAh battery. Of note, users can also juice up the device via USB or AC for when cloudy days swoop in, and it comes bundled with a slew of tips to handle the most popular handsets out there. Yeah, it does take a full day of sun (12-hours, to be precise) to get this thing fully
01.05.2008 17:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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PS3-Laptop: Sonys Spielekonsole für unterwegs
Mit der PSP gibt es ja schon eine PlayStation für unterwegs. Doch das hatte Benjamin Heckendorn wohl vergessen, als er den PS3-Laptop baute. Der wiegt zwar acht Kilogramm, doch immerhin ist ein HD-Fernseher schon eingebaut.
01.05.2008 17:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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Mit Nintendos DS für den Führerschein lernen
Mit dem Spiel „Drivers Ed Portabel“ des österreichischen Publishers JoWooD Productions können Fahranfänger in Zukunft auch unterwegs auf dem Nintendo DS interaktiv für den theoretischen Teil der bevorstehenden Führerscheinprüfung lernen. Die Fragen und Übungen werden auf die jeweiligen Länder und deren Regeln angepasst sein.
01.05.2008 17:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Spore Labor erscheint noch vor dem Hauptspiel
Um den Fans das Warten auf das neue Spiel von Entwickler Maxis zu verkürzen, veröffentlicht Electronic Arts vor der offiziellen Veröffentlichung von Spore bereits am 17. Juni dieses Jahres den Kreaturen-Designer Spore Labor. Das Hauptspiel soll hingegen wie geplant am 5. September für PC, Nintendo DS und Handy erscheinen.
01.05.2008 17:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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ooVoo offers free cross-platform video chat for Macs
ooVoo has launched a Mac version of its cross-platform video chat solution that allows people to connect for free with both Mac and PC users across the internet. ooVoo 1.2.0.88 features the ability to send and receive video messages, exchange files and text chat messages as well as import contacts from other programs. The company says that ooVoo wa
01.05.2008 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Vodafone intros Unlimited Internet Access plans
Vodafone UK on Thursday announced it would add 'unlimited' access to the Internet and email to its monthly cell phone plans as it tries to garner a larger share of the country's highly competitive cellular market. The world's largest mobile telecommunications network company does in fact limit the plan to 500MB per month, as per its fair usage poli
01.05.2008 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.05.2008 17:00 Uhr
MozyHome offers unlimited internet backup
Mozy has released a final version of MozyHome for Mac 1.0, what it calls the "industry's first" unlimited online backup service for the Mac. The service, which boasts more than 700,000 users and 6.2 billion backed up files, allows users to transparently backup files over the internet -- up to 2GB of online backup absolutely free (and no expiration
01.05.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Steve Jobs makes TIME 100 list
Apple CEO Steve Jobs has secured a place in 2008's TIME 100, a list of who various guest contributors to the magazine consider the most influential people in the world. Barbara Kiviat describes Jobs as "great at playing the countercultural icon," championing products like the Mac and the iPhone in face of needless industry standards; in reality he
01.05.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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ZeeVee intros cable-based ZvBox media hub
Startup firm ZeeVee today offered up an unusual take on media streaming hubs with the ZvBox (link active soon). Rather than operate on a traditional home network, the device draws on the raw VGA (or adapted DVI) video output from a computer as well as a user's existing cable TV wiring; linking the two with a ZvBox automatically creates a new 1080i
01.05.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Marktanteil von Safari für Windows steigt deutlich
Auch unter Windows gibt es eine Software-Aktualisierung von Apple. Hier griff Apple kürzlich zu einem Trick und bot auch denjenigen Windows-Anwendern die Installation von Safari an, die vorher gar nicht Apples Browser im Einsatz hatten. Safari tauchte in der Liste genauso auf, wie die neuen Versione
01.05.2008 16:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Safari 3.1 blowing up
According to Net Apps, the Safari browser is blowing up on the Windows platform to the tune of three times its last month of total of marketshare. No doubt in large part due to (un)equal parts coming out of beta, the great reviews and Apple's somewhat questionable strategy of slipping the application into the iTunes software update.
When you are playing on Microsoft's field, you have to play by Microsoft's rules.or when in Rome?
01.05.2008 16:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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AT&T WiFi hotspots free to iPhone owners, anyone with a brain
Filed under: Cellphones, Networking
Now that AT&T has full control of wireless hotspots like Starbucks and Barnes and Nobles, it looks like they're doling out freebies to their favorite customers: iPhone users. Apparently, if you've got one of Apple's devices, you can hop on the WiFi networks for exactly zero dollars provided you enter your phone number at a login screen. Great for iPhone owners, but a raw deal for everyone else, right? Not so fast, apparently a dumb hack gets you the service on the house
01.05.2008 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Creative admits it exaggerated MP3 player capacities, pays up in class-action settlement
Filed under: Portable Audio, Storage
Couldn't fit those last two Oingo Boingo albums on your Zen when you thought you had enough space? Get ready for payback, because if you own a Creative Labs MP3 player made between May 5, 2001 and April 30, 2008, you could be entitled to a class-action settlement over this very issue. The settlement -- not the first of its kind -- will force Creative to "make certain disclosures regarding the storage capacity of its hard disc drive MP3 players" and give a 50% discount on a new 1GB playe
01.05.2008 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple 10Q: MacBook Air drives huge Q2 Mac sales
Apple kept it close to its chest during its financial results conference last week, but it seems the company has yet another singular success on its hands with the MacBook Air, which the company’s Form 10Q SEC filing today says was the primary driver of increased Mac net and unit sales in the quarter.
In black and white, the note (on page 26 of the report) reads: “The increases in Mac net sales and unit sales were driven primarily by sales of the new MacBook Air, introduced in January 2008, and higher sales of the iMac and other Mac portable systems.”
The report notes Mac unit growth of 51 per cent and 48 per cent in the second quarter of Q2 and first six months of 2008 respectively, observing the rate of growth strongly exceeds the industry average.
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01.05.2008 16:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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ASUS M50S multimedia laptop seen in the wild
Filed under: Laptops
Ooh, shiny! ASUS' CES-announced M50S has finally found its way out of whatever lair it has been tucked away in, and thankfully, the shutterbugs over at PC Perspective snapped a few shots for the world to see. Initial impressions are that it should handle most gaming needs with ease, yet won't destroy your back when toting it from LAN party to LAN party. The built-in Blu-ray burner and multi-function trackpad are quite nice, too. Hit up the read link for the full preview -- a bona fide review should be following shortly.[Thanks, Ryan]
01.05.2008 16:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Garmin nuvifone to be priced beyond iPhone?
Garmin's highly touted nuvifone may cost $100 more than its Apple rival at AT&T, according to a survey passed along to Engadget. The navigation device maker is gauging customer responses to its price strategy and is currently suggesting that its GPS-enabled cellphone should sell for $500 with a two-year contract, or $100 above the price of a stand
01.05.2008 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Australian iPhone confirmed as non-exclusive?
The iPhone is indeed coming to Australia, an anonymous source is said to be confirming. CNET is citing an "industry insider," who claims that an Australian iPhone launch is expected in the last week of June, and with the regional carrier Optus. The company is expected to make the announcement in mid-May, just a few weeks before Apple's WWDC confe
01.05.2008 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.05.2008 16:00 Uhr
Dell unleashes the pricey XPS 730 and 730 H2C gaming rigs
Filed under: Desktops, Gaming
Apparently Dell is busting out the big, expensive guns with its new gaming rig, the XPS 730 and 730 H2C. The previously outed system is quite serious, utilizing NVIDIA's nForce 790i Ultra SLI chipset, a wide variety of Intel CPUs (ranging from the Core 2 Duo up to the Core 2 Duo Extreme), support for ATI Radeon HD 3870 X2 (CrossFireX) or NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT (SLI) graphics chipsets, up to 8GB of RAM, and the ability to install up to four hard drives in various configurations. The real kicker, however, is the H2C cooling system, which has been "enhanced," so this won't blow up when you're playing Crysis (which runs smo
01.05.2008 15:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple confirms same-day iTunes/DVD releases
Apple has confirmed earlier reports and announced that starting this week, at least some movies are being released on the iTunes Store the same day as their retail DVD launch; previously, intentional delays on the part of studios blocked iTunes sales until weeks after DVD shipment. Deals have been secured with most major studios, including Disney,
01.05.2008 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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BAE Systems working on spider-bots, other ways to scare you to death
Filed under: Robots
Do you enjoy gangs of tiny, spider-like robot insectoids swarming all over your house, car, or personage? If you answered "yes," you're going to love what BAE Systems is cooking up. The company recently received an infusion of $38 million from the US Army Research Lab to fund the Micro Autonomous Systems and Technology (MAST) consortium; a team of scientists and researchers hell-bent on developing an "autonomous, multifunctional collection of miniature intelligence-gathering robots that can operate in places too inaccessible or dangerous for humans." Sure, that description (and accompanying photos, straight from BAE) does give
01.05.2008 15:22 Uhr, Engadget,
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Adobe to open Flash with mobile in mind
Adobe this morning announced the Open Screen Project, an initiative that will derestrict some of the formatting behind Flash (and ultimately AIR) animation with mobile devices. The change will eventually remove limits on using normal SWF files as well as videos in F4V or FLV, and will see Adobe publish both the porting layer for Flash and the Fla
01.05.2008 15:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: New movies coming to iTunes same day as DVD release
Apple has announced that new movie releases from all the major and some premier independent studios will now be made available for purchase on the iTunes Store on the same day as their DVD release. Both new releases and catalog titles will be made available, from 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment and First Look Studios. New releases will continued…
01.05.2008 15:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Purchase New Movies on iTunes Same Day as DVD Release
Apple today confirmed overnight chatter claiming the company will make new film releases from most leading studios available for purchase through iTunes Store in the US on the same day as their DVD release.
Both new films and catalogue titles will be available from a range of studios, including 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney
Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, Universal Studios Home Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Lionsgate, Image Entertainment and First Look Studios.
We're thrilled to bring iTunes Store customers new films for purchase day-and-date with the DVD release," said Eddy Cue, Apple's vice president of iTunes. "We think movie fans will love being able to buy their favorites from major and independent studios."
New releases available for purchase on the iTunes Store this week, concurrent with their DVD release, include ‘Ame
01.05.2008 15:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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iTunes Movie Releases Same Day as DVD Release
Apple announced today that new movie releases from major film studios and premier independent studios are now available for purchase on iTunes on the same day as their DVD release. The studios involved include 20th Century Fox, The Walt Disney Studi
01.05.2008 15:05 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Adobe to open Flash with mobile in mind
Adobe this morning announced the Open Screen Project, an initiative that will derestrict some of the formatting behind Flash (and ultimately AIR) animation with mobile devices. The change will eventually remove limits on using normal SWF files as well as videos in F4V or FLV, and will see Adobe publish both the porting layer for Flash and the Fla
01.05.2008 15:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.05.2008 15:00 Uhr
News: OtterBox rolls out pink “Strength” cases for iPhone, iPod nano
OtterBox has announced its new limited edition pink “Strength” Defender series cases for the iPhone and iPod nano (with video). Otherwise identical to the normal Defender series, 10% of the purchase price of each pink Strength case will be donated to the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade to support access to care and finding a cure for breast cancer, with a focus on the medically underserved. The OtterBox Defender Strength Case for iPhone will…
01.05.2008 14:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Apple: Eine Million Lizenzen von Final Cut verkauft
Apple informierte heute darüber, inzwischen mehr als eine Million Lizenzen für die Videosoftware Final Cut verkauft zu haben. In den neun Jahren seit Markteinführung ist die Software zu einer festen Größe auf dem Markt geworden und konnte die Marktanteile immer weiter erhöhen. Apple hält 49 Prozent
01.05.2008 14:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Best Buy snaps up 17 CompUSA leases
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Apparently, not only is CompUSA rising from the dead like a horrific, zombified corpse, but now its guts are getting bought up and replaced by another retail behemoth. According to reports, Best Buy has just paid $13.5 million for 17 CompUSA store leases, ranging in time from three to 14 years and totaling 453,000 square feet. If the nightmare of CompUSA wasn't enough to haunt you in your s
01.05.2008 14:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple: 1 million Final Cut licenses sold
Apple on Thursday said that it has no plans discontinue its popular Final Cut software for video editing and post-production, after rumors began circulating at NAB that the company had plans to sell the software. Moving to quash rumors, the company told TVB Europe that the Apple had sold its millionth Final Cut Pro license and that its new Final Cu
01.05.2008 14:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Adobe establishes Open Screen Project for Flash, AIR
Adobe launched a new community development project on Thursday aimed at using its Flash and AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) technologies to create a consistent application interface across all devices -- whether they are smartphones, PCs or set-top boxes.
01.05.2008 14:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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Neue Spielfime angeblich am Tag der DVD-Erscheinung bald auch im iTunes Store
Ein aktueller Bericht spricht davon, dass Apple in Kürze eine neue Vereinbarung mit den großen Filmstudios bekannt geben wird. Sämtliche Filme, die von Fox, Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount, Universal, Sony Pictures, Lionsgate und New Line auf DVD veröffentlicht werden, erscheinen dann n
01.05.2008 14:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iPhone's future desktop file sync?
Asmundson reports that networking giant Cisco is developing software that creates a real-time link between the iPhone and your computer. The result: A user could simply aim his iPhone at his computer and "sweep" the file to it with a finger flick, sending the file to the desktop over the phone's built in wi-fi connection.
Shazam!
01.05.2008 14:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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English towns equipping crossing guards with cameras
Filed under: Misc. GadgetsEngland is already drowning in CCTV cameras, so it looks like Big Brother is starting to get creative in finding ways to deploy more: local councils are now outfitting crossing guards with camera-equipped stop signs. Yeah, crossing guards. With cameras in their stop signs. The cameras in the £890 ($1765) poles are fairly conspicuous, and the hope is that it'll curb aggressive driving around crossing zones, which resulted in 1,400 incidents last year. There's no word on how anyone plans
01.05.2008 14:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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LG Vu CU920
The closest thing so far to a true iPhone competitor, the Vu has many features Apple's phone lacks but ultimately falls short because it has trouble communicating with PCs.
01.05.2008 14:05 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Infogrames kauft, was von Atari noch übrig ist
Infogrames Entertainment möchte gerne das, was von Atari noch übrig ist, für elf Millionen Dollar übernehmen. Das in Frankreich ansässige Unternehmen hält jetzt bereits 51,4 Prozent der Atari-Aktien und zahlt jedem weiteren Aktieninhaber dann 1,68 Dollar pro Aktie. Diese Übernahme muss allerdings er
01.05.2008 14:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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01.05.2008 14:00 Uhr
Apple: iMac Update
"Apple today updated its all-in-one iMac line with the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in an iMac."
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: CleanApp 3.0b6
The beta version of Synium's uninstall program includes a redesigned interface, improved background logging, interactive Trash monitoring, and more.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: Screenium 1.0b8
Synium Software's screen movie capture program adds a Media Library for your recorded movies, a new interface for iSight and Hot Text preferences, window recording fixes, fixes for the interface in Tiger, and improved performance while recording.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: RazorSQL 4.2.5
The database editor and manager adds a Search Bookmarks option, an option to filter on all database objects for the navigator filter tool, enhancements for the Java compiler tool, and other changes.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Trade Manager Pro 1.1
The stock trade and portfolio manager adds tracking of trade data in the currency of choice, customization of indices in the main window, option tracking, an option calculator, and other changes.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Flux 1.2.4
The drag-and-drop web design program adds better support for iWeb pages, visual editing of padding, better handling of non-XHTML pages, faster page loading and redrawing, and other improvements.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: HyperEdit 1.6
Tumult's HTML editor adds improved Leopard compatibility, support for Safari 3.1's Web Inspector, stability fixes, the ability to display invisible characters, and other changes.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Surround SCM 2008.1
Seapine's software change management and source code control system adds the ability to open working directories from the Surround SCM Client, snapshot branch history, integration with Eclipse 3.3, and more.
01.05.2008 13:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Apple's plans iPhone diversity for June
Apple’s iPhone plans continue to leak, or so it seems as the pre-June rumour mill continues to drive through the gears - now a new report claims we’re going to see not one, not two but three different models of the device.
These reports confirm our earlier “Apple plots iPhone diversity roadmap” story, which claimed Apple plans to diversify its iPhone product range in order to widen its reach in the mobile phone market.
The latest leak comes from the Taiwan Economic News, which claims three models of the iPhone may appear. The first will be a smaller, lighter handset with a plastic rather than aluminium magnesium case.
This device will weigh just 110-120g, 38g less t
01.05.2008 13:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Apple in the Wireless technology game?
According to today's Form 10-Q for APPLE INC filing, Apple is
developing new digital lifestyle consumer and professional software applications; and investing in new product areas such as iPhone and wireless technologies.
Are you guys thinking what we are thinking?
Probably not. We are thinking about a weekend barbeque. But no doubt Apple is considering wireless technologies like WiMAX and 802.21. Right? Oh, and what "new digital lifestyle and professional apps" are we looking at?
01.05.2008 13:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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AnandTech testet MacBook Pro mt 128GB SSD
Die im MacBook Air erstmals bei einem Apple-Rechner verbaute SSD als Nachfolger der magnetischen Festplatte war ein Novum. Mit einem gehörigen Aufpreis von rund 900 Euro ist die Integration dieses Laufwerks aber auch noch mit großen Kosten verbunden. Außerdem bietet die SSD nur 64GB, was vielen nicht ausreicht. Die Kollegen von AnandTech konnten jetzt ein modifiziertes MacBook Pro mit einer 128GB-SSD testen.
01.05.2008 13:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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iTunes movie rentals match DVDs
Apple to offer films through iTunes on the day they ship on DVD Apple will reportedly today announce a new deal that will see new film releases sold the day they ship on DVD through iTunes.
01.05.2008 13:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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GeForce 9800 GT mit G92 in 55 nm und 65 nm
Im Juli soll die bisherige GeForce 8800 GT durch die GeForce 9800 GT ersetzt werden. Mit der Umbenennung sollen nur ein paar kleinere Änderungen Einzug halten. So soll die GeForce 9800 GT im Gegensatz zur 8800 GT Unterstützung für Triple-SLI sowie für die Hybrid-SLI-Technik, bestehend aus „Hybrid Power“ und „GeForce Boost“, bieten.
01.05.2008 13:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Steve Jobs makes Time 100 list
Apple CEO Steve Jobs among the world's 100 most influential people, says Time magazine Other technology-related names on the exclusive list include Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer, Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and renowned tech blogger, Michael Arrington.
01.05.2008 13:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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iTunes: Filme zeitgleich zum DVD-Start ausleihen
Bevor wir in Europa auch Kinofilme mittels iTunes ausleihen können, zeichnet sich bereits in den USA eine bedeutende Änderung bei den Ausleihkriterien ab. Derzeit tauchen neue Filme erst 30 Tage nach dem DVD-Start im iTunes-Filmverleih auf. Nach Informationen von The Hollywood Reporter soll sich dies bald ändern und Filme zeitgleich mit dem DVD-Start auch im iTunes-Filmverleih zu mieten sein.
01.05.2008 13:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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iBand produziert lebendigen iSound
Musik auf dem iPod und dem iPhone zu machen ist dank den Anwendungen von MooCow inzwischen ein Kinderspiel. Deshalb nehmen sich auch immer mehr Künstler der neuen digitalen Welt an und nutzen sie für ihre kreativen Projekte. Eines davon ist die aus Österreich stammende iBand, die inzwischen weltweit mit ihrer Musik für Furore sorgt.
01.05.2008 13:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Zune to hit Canada in May with a smaller lineup?
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
Just hold on a little while longer, Canadian Zune-lovers -- it seems that your wait is almost over. A job listing just popped up on the Vancouver Craigslist, looking for a "Microsoft Zune Program Coordinator" who will "represent our client Microsoft on their launch of Zune in the Canadian marketplace." The job calls for applicants to be available between May 12 and June 20, so if it's legit -- and we hope it is, just because we prefer to believe no one is sad enough to fake this -- it looks like the Zune will f
01.05.2008 13:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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ZeeVee's ZvBox streams your PC to your HDTV over coax, Apple TV cowers
Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Just in case you weren't satisfied with the plethora of media streamers out there already, startup ZeeVee is hoping to catch your eye with its admittedly unique offering. The June-bound ZvBox ($499) plugs into one's computer (VGA) and sends on-screen content to every TV in the house over existing coaxial cabling. Put simply, the unit enables users to view any kind of internet media right on their television with no subscription fees or wireless dropouts. Aside from bringing internet video over, users can also access any other computer application (web browser, built-in DVD player, etc.) right from their s
01.05.2008 13:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Takara CSW: Lenkrad spricht mit Navi
Wie navigadget.com berichtet, bringt das japanische Unternehmen Takara ein Lenkrad mit eingebautem Computer auf den Markt. Dank der Zusammenarbeit mit Navigon kann es als Navigationssystem dienen.
01.05.2008 13:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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Psystars Open Computer in ersten Tests
Kaum ein Gerät, auf dem OS X läuft, sorgte in den letzten Tagen für so viele Diskussionen wie der Open Computer von Psystar. Apple hatte seit dem Ende der Clones keine Lizenzen mehr für andere Herstellervergeben, die es ihnen erlaubt hätten, ihre PCs mit Mac OS auszuliefern. Psystar hat dies einfach
01.05.2008 13:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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01.05.2008 13:00 Uhr
iPhone-Casemod bringt Apple-Logo zum Leuchten
Den Veränderungen am iPhones sind fast keine Grenzen mehr gesetzt. Schon zu oft tauchten aufwendige Modifikationen am äußeren Erscheinungsbild des Gerätes auf. Diesmal nahm sich iPhoneclub.nl-Mitglied Jo Croiman das Apple-Logo auf der Rückseite des Mobiltelefons vor.
01.05.2008 12:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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DigiFi's wireless Opera headset supports a 4 person flashmob
Filed under: Portable Audio, Wearables
We're been fans of Kleer wireless audio technology since we first gave it a listen back at CES in January 2007. Unfortunately, lackluster products have held back its potential over Bluetooth audio. While DigiFi's Opera headset isn't likely to tip the balance, these headphones are interesting nonetheless. The buds ship with a mini-jack dongle and offer 10 ho
01.05.2008 12:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 12:00 Uhr
Come and listen to the iBand...
Although skilled in a range of conventional musical instruments, we choose the iPhone and iPod touch to create our music.”
The trio are attracting huge attention in Germany, take a look
01.05.2008 11:37 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Dell's Vostro 1310 keyboard putting the hurt on UK touch typists?
Filed under: Laptops
With a sample group of one, it's a bit too early to call the Dell Vostro 1310 keyboard a problem. Nevertheless, reader Jake is livid about Dell's chosen keyboard configuration for his UK-shipped 1310. Especially as it looks nothing like the layout pictured on Dell's UK site. As tethered keyboard jockeys we'd have to agree. Any other UK readers seeing the same offset-zed layout? Bigger images after the break.[US model image courtesy of NotebookReview]
01.05.2008 11:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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US-Filme zeitgleich mit DVD in iTunes
Der US-Filmkonzern Warner Bros. will Neuerscheinungen zukünftig zeitgleich mit dem DVD-Erscheinungstermin auch über den iTunes Store vertreiben, berichtet die New York Times. Noch im Januar hatte Apple angekündigt, Filmneuerscheinungen wären erst 30 Tage nach der DVD-Veröffentlichung über den hauseigenen Onlinestore erhältlich. Auch die Warner-Konkurrenz bringt Filme zumindest teilweise früher als geplant in den iTunes Store. Zuletzt war die erfolgreiche Fox-Produktion Juno (wie berichtet) zeitgleich mit der DVD im iTunes Store erschienen.
Hierzulande warten wir weiterhin auf über den iTunes Store erhältliche Kinofilme. Uns wurde von Apple aber erneut bestätigt, dass der Deutschlandstart für den Filmverleih noch in diesem Jahr erfolgen soll.
01.05.2008 11:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Interview: "Schnellstraße" für Patenterteilungen
Das Europäische Patentamt (EPA, engl. EPO) und das US-amerikanische Patentamt (USPTO) haben einen Pilotversuch zur beschleunigten Bearbeitung von Patentanmeldungen beschlossen. Genannt "Patent Prosecution Highway" (PPH), soll die Initiative die Patentämter bei der parallelen Anmeldung von europäischen und amerikanischen Patenten entlasten. (Interview)
01.05.2008 11:35 Uhr, golem,
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Microsoft board meets over Yahoo bid
Microsoft's board met Wednesday to decide how to proceed with the company's bid to acquire Yahoo. Microsoft's board met Wednesday to decide how to proceed with the company's bid to acquire Yahoo, although no final decision was reached, The Wall Street Journal reported.
01.05.2008 11:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Adobe launches Open Screen Project for Flash, AIR
Adobe Thursday launched a new community development project aimed at using Flash and AIR Adobe launched a new community development project on Thursday aimed at using its Flash and AIR (Adobe Integrated Runtime) technologies to create a consistent application interface across all devices.
01.05.2008 11:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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HP researchers build intelligent memory
HP proves memory breakthrough Researchers at Hewlett-Packard have developed a working unit of a memory circuit that has existed in theory for 37 years, which could ultimately replace RAM and make computers more intelligent by tracking data it has retained.
01.05.2008 11:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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SugarCRM to support iPhone, BlackBerry
Another advanced CRM solution for iPhone Sugar5.1_CPSugarCRM is bridging the distance between mobile phones and PCs with a new version of its web-based customer relationship management software now available for beta testing.
01.05.2008 11:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Biomagic "pixie dust" regrows man's lopped-off finger
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
It's the stuff of sci-fi and really crappy awesome horror films, but now it looks like regrowing damaged skin and limbs isn't so far-fetched -- in fact, it's already happening. A certain 69 year old Lee Spievak lost half an inch of finger to an agressive model plane blade, and doctors had little hope for the appendage. Lucky for Lee, his brother Alan works in the field of regenerative medicine, and sent him some powder (which lee calls "pixie dust") to apply to the finger. Four weeks later Lee had grown back the entire finger, as good as new. The pixie dust is actually modified cells scraped from the lining of a pig's bladder cleaned into a general-purpose tissue generator
01.05.2008 11:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 11:00 Uhr
Podcast: MacNN - Intel Macs with XP - world shaking
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Podcast: MacNN - Trustworthy Computing and Boot Camp
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Podcast: MacNN - Tekkeon Bluetooth headset reviews!
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Podcast: MacNN - Mac Pro desktop name? MacBook integrated graphics
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Podcast: Brenthaven Dropfest
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Podcast: MacNN - $899 iMacs, and what's wrong with music services
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Podcast: MacNN - ChatFX creator Julian Miller
Now that so much information is available on the Internet, Genealogy is very popular. Until recently, two Genealogy programs owned the market for their platforms, Family Tree Maker for the PC and Reunion for the Mac. Both programs start with a family history card listing husband and wife, and link to their parents and children. You can place additi
01.05.2008 10:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Vollständig schwarze Grafikkarte von Asus
Asus bringt von Zeit zu Zeit spezielle Produkte unter dem Label „Black Pearl“ auf den Markt, die optisch beeindruckend sind. Im jüngsten Fall ist dies eine GeForce 9600 GT, die in komplett schwarzer Montur daher kommt und einige Extras präsentiert.
01.05.2008 10:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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EA's Bing Gordon joins venture capital firm
EA's Bing Gordon joins venture capital firm Electronic Arts' (EA's) Chief Creative Officer William "Bing" Gordon has been hired as a partner at the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers (KPCB). The firm announced Tuesday that he will join them in June. In his new role at KPCB, Gordon will be mentoring entrepreneurs in consumer technologies.
01.05.2008 10:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Google adds Street Views to Google Map driving directions
Google is integrating its Google Maps Street View images with Google Maps driving directions Google hopes to make it easier for users to get from point A to point B by integrating its Google Maps Street View images with Google Maps driving directions to provide visual images of an entire driving route.
01.05.2008 10:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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AT&T giving free Wi-Fi to iPhone customers
As predicted in February, US iPhone subscribers are now getting free Wi-Fi Access at AT&T hotspots around the country including Barnes and Noble and Starbucks. This correlates to the plans offered in the UK by O2 and Tmobile in Germany. Apparantly it isn't terribly hard to spoof the iPhone interface and get your laptop on free WiFi either - as a Macrumors forum poster shows us. No announcement from AT&T or Apple has been made but expect one shortly.
01.05.2008 10:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Garmin Nuvifone hitting AT&T for $500 plus?
Filed under: Cellphones, GPS
We know it's coming in Q3 but the price of Garmin's hotly anticipated Nuvifone has always been a mystery. Until now. We just received a screenshot that a helpful reader snagged from a Garmin survey. In it, our tipster was asked the following question: "Now, how likely would you be to buy the Garmin nüvifone (for yourself or as a gift) if offered by AT&T for $499.99 with a two year contract? You would be required to have both a data plan that would include unlimited Internet browsing and unlimited Navigation for $19.99 per month and one of the standard voice rate plans for a monthly fee." So dear
01.05.2008 10:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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15 Jahre WWW: Die Browserkriege
Schwerpunkt-Report Teil 2: 15 Jahre World Wide Web. Der erste Browserkrieg begann, als Microsoft Mitte der 90er Jahre eigentlich viel zu spät erkannte, dass das World Wide Web ein wichtiger Markt werden wird und als Reaktion darauf den Internet Explorer veröffentlichte. Damit wollte Microsoft Netscape Marktanteile abnehmen, die zu diesem Zeitpunkt mit dem Netscape Navigator einen Marktanteil von um die 90 Prozent im Browsermarkt besaßen. (MSIE, Microsoft)
01.05.2008 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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01.05.2008 10:00 Uhr
AT&T Mobile TV rolls out on May 4 with Vu, Access
AT&T and Qualcomm's MediaFLO on Thursday announced that its new AT&T Mobile TV with FLO service is expected to available on the May 4 along with two exclusive handsets: the Vu from LG and the Access from Samsung. First announced in late March, AT&T will offer TV-quality programming with exclusive channels (PIX and CNN Mobile Live) as well as conten
01.05.2008 09:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple's iTunes to sell movies same day as DVD release
Days after celebrating iTunes' fifth anniversary, Apple on Thursday is expected to announce a breakthrough movie distribution deal that would allow it to sell new releases at the iTunes Store, offering a digital content delivery alternative to DVD sales. The new agreement will include major studios such as Fox, Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros., Pa
01.05.2008 09:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Gebärdensprach-Wörterbuch für das iPhone
Das Reutlinger Unternehmen 21Torr entwickelt eine Software, die Gebärdensprache auf dem iPhone und dem iPod Touch darstellt. Das Programm, das auf dem im März 2008 von Apple veröffentlichten Software Development Kit basiert, soll ab Juni 2008 über den iTunes Store erhältlich sein. (Apple, iPhone)
01.05.2008 09:20 Uhr, golem,
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01.05.2008 9:00 Uhr
Aussies get 3G iPhone choice
Cnet 'stralia gets the inside information. Optus is getting the 3G iPhone. But we know Telstra is getting it too. Everybody is getting it it seems - maybe even 3 and Virgin.
Perhaps that story a month ago about all of Australia's resellers getting the iPhone was true as well. Timetable: wait for it..Late June, just like everyone else.
Also, AustraliaSorry for the picture, we know how much Paul Hogan is revered as a representative of your proud nation
01.05.2008 08:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Gigabyte's GSmart Smart Touch UI shown on video
Filed under: Cellphones
Check it -- Gigabyte has just revealed details about a swank new user interface for its GSmart mobiles, and it has been coined Smart Touch. Sadly, multi-touch gestures aren't supported, but it does handle dragging / dropping and gives users oodles of customization options. Comically enough, the note on the new UI actually admits that it "works like [the interface on the] iPhone," but it claims to be superior due to its tight-knit integration and more "useful and interesting features." Sure, alrighty. We'll let you be the judge on this one -- jump on past the break for an excruciatingly long demonstration vid.[Via
01.05.2008 08:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple iTunes to compete "day-and-date" with DVD releases -- Wal-Mart weeps
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Video var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/apple/iTunes_to_compete_day_and_date_with_DVD_releases'; Hollywood Reporter says that Apple is expected to announce today an across-the-board deal to sell new release films at its iTunes Store. The deal is said to allow Apple to offer a "broad slate of top-shelf films" day-and-date with home video releases -- a long time
01.05.2008 08:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 8:00 Uhr
Video: AT&T launching Mobile TV May 4th, demonstrated on LG Vu
Filed under: Portable Video
MediaFLO is about to cut loose for AT&T customers and we've got video to prove it. After the break you'll find Mobile TV running on LG's new $300 (2-year, after $100 rebate) Vu, one of just two Mobile TV compatible handsets launching on AT&T May 4th -- the other being the $200 (2-year, after $100 rebate) Samsung Access. Performance looks reasonably snappy when scrolling through the channel guide although some of the exclusive PIX and CNN Mobile Live
01.05.2008 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 7:00 Uhr
No decision yet on Microsoft-Yahoo deal
Microsoft head Steve Ballmer has yet to come to a decision regarding the impending Yahoo takeover, as even his closest lieutenants are left wondering what he plans to do regarding Yahoo's silence. According to The Wall Street Journal, Ballmer's threats remain stagnant due to his unpredictable nature, leaving many in the industry questioning whether
01.05.2008 06:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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BlackBerry clamshell "Kickstart!" due by end of year
Plans for a new BlackBerry clamshell phone were confirmed today with photos surfacing of the device. The BlackBerry flip phone is codenamed the Kickstart, according to the BGR report and uses the SureType keyboard. It features an external LCD as well as an internal LCD and also uses the TrackBall for navigation. RIM, which also included a new camer
01.05.2008 06:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Demand for Intel's Atom already outstripping supply?
Filed under: Handhelds, Laptops
There's a ton of upcoming laptops and devices based around Intel's Atom processor, and it looks like all the early interest is causing that best of all possible problems for the chipmaker: it's gotten too many orders. Intel told the WSJ that it's planning on producing "millions" of Atom chips this year, but that it's "seeing better-than-expected demand" as production begins and that it's "we are working quickly to address it." Still, it looks like manufacturers are expecting a shortage to last for a while -- ASUS predicted that supply would be
01.05.2008 06:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 6:00 Uhr
News: AT&T providing free Wi-Fi to iPhone users
AT&T has begun offering free Wi-Fi to iPhone-using customers at some of its Wi-Fi hotspot locations, according to several reports. When a participating AT&T Wi-Fi network is accessed by an iPhone user, a specially-formatted page appears offering “Free AT&T Wi-Fi for iPhone.” iPhone users must enter their mobile phone number to gain access, likely indicating that users must also be AT&T customers in order to log on. In its…
01.05.2008 05:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First ever BlackBerry clamshell phone unmasked, dubbed the 'Kickstart'
Filed under: Cellphones
Ready to have your brain blown out through the top of your head? Look above -- you're staring at the heretofore unseen BlackBerry clamshell, the Kickstart. The Boy Genius snagged a handful of photos of the device (which apparently he's known about for "a while"), and has decided to share his good fortune with the rest of the world. The phone sports a Pearl-esque keyboard, typical trackball navigation, and apparently utilizes both an internal and external LCD screen. No word on specs, carriers, or a release date, but BGR is saying this puppy is due before the end of the year. You'll know more when we know more!
01.05.2008 05:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince coming to Mac
Electronic Arts has announced that the famous boy wizard Harry Potter will again see the Macintosh, as the company rolls out Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the Fall. Players resume the role of Harry in the sixth part of the series, where he must work with Professor Dumbledore to discover hidden dangers in the castle that will lead to Lor
01.05.2008 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Warner Bros. rentals coming to Apple TV same day as DVD
Speaking during an investor conference call, Jeff Bewkes, Time Warner’s CEO, said the company’s Warner Bros. studio will now release movies to the Apple TV and other video-on-demand systems on the same day they are released on DVD. The New York Times reports Warner Bros. has been testing the new approach in recent months, and found that DVD rentals only fell by 3-5 percent. Meanwhile sales of DVDs actually increased, possibly due to the…
01.05.2008 05:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.05.2008 5:00 Uhr
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince coming to Mac
Electronic Arts today announced that the famous boy wizard Harry Potter will again see the Macintosh, as it rolls out Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in the fall. Players resume the role of Harry in the sixth part of the series, where he must work with Professor Dumbledore to discover hidden dangers in the castle that will lead to Lord Volde
01.05.2008 04:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Hercules Mobile DJ MP3 finally available for $99
Filed under: Portable Audio, Wireless
If you've done anything other than mash F5 (or similar) at Hercules' website the past few seasons, you've likely forgotten all about that sub-$100 Mobile DJ MP3 that surfaced over a year ago. For whatever reason, the thing is just now shipping, but we suppose obnoxiously late is better than never, right? Dubbed the world's "first wireless digital mixing mini-controller," it's available as we speak in black or white hues for $99.99. Release is posted in full after the jump.
01.05.2008 04:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 4:00 Uhr
Samsung T10 goes floral for spring
Filed under: Portable Audio, Portable Video
It rains every day and the birds won't shut up -- yeah, spring's here, and Samsung's celebrating by dressing up the T10 in this fetching black and purple floral number. Details are scarce, as the "La Fleur Special Edition" of the well-regarded PMP isn't official yet, but we'd expect to see it pop up rather soonish.[Via PMP Today]
01.05.2008 03:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 3:00 Uhr
Apple exclusive on PowerVR SGX chipset?
Apple could have exclusive rights to a new 3D chip for its next incarnation from Imagination Technologies ñ the company behind the current device's Samsung-constructed graphics platform. AppleInsider reveals that the processor manufacturer entered into a secret licensing deal with Apple last July to supply the latter with its new graphics chipset,
01.05.2008 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Goldmund's $300,000 Epilogue Speaker System joins Media Room
Filed under: Home Entertainment
Personally, we can only imagine what a $300,000 speaker setup sounds like. But you -- we know you're eager to pick up the Epilogue Speaker System (previous edition shown) and rub it in the faces of everyone else, right? Regardless of whether you answered that truthfully or not, Goldmund (those same cats who actually had the nerve to create a $17,000 Blu-ray player) has introduced the latest version of the aforesaid system, which will now be built specifically for integration into the Goldmund Media Room. Pretty though they may
01.05.2008 02:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 2:00 Uhr
Leaked iPhone template hints at new design?
As the impending 3G iPhone release approaches, rumors of its potential design, specifications, and features are abound, but some theorize that people are confusing multiple devices which could indicate an "iPhone nano". iLounge writes that select launch partners have supposedly received design templates that point to a 3.5-inch screen on the new ve
01.05.2008 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iLuv kicks out i168 and i169 HD Radio alarm clocks
Filed under: Peripherals, Portable Audio
Something's really wrong with the world if more than a few months pass by without a new iPod alarm clock from iLuv, so we suppose everyone's a-okay for a few more months now. Announced today, the firm has introduced its first pair of HD Radio clocks, and sure enough, one of 'em plays nice with Cupertino's darling. The i169 would be that player, which offers up a mostly black motif, dual stereo speakers, remote, iPod dock
01.05.2008 01:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.05.2008 1:00 Uhr
Interview: Xerox PARC’s future focus
IDG News Service sits down with Sophie Vandebroek, Xerox’s chief technology officer and Mark Bernstein, PARC’s president and center director, to talk about the lab’s past inventions and future focus.
01.05.2008 00:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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MacBook Air users still faced with overheating problems?
Filed under: Laptops
We're still hearing reports of MacBook Air overheating woe, well after an EFI update in April that was meant to address some of those problems. While hot computers are nothing new, the MacBook Air starts shutting down cores and offloading processes when things get bad, which means users are faced with aggravating stop-start freezing until they can manage to cool the computer off -- or just put it to sleep and let it "rest." Apparently some people have traced this back to the age-old misapplied thermal grease problem, but that's hardly a solace for the
01.05.2008 00:24 Uhr, Engadget,
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Chumby
This cuddly alarm clock is also a Wi-Fi–enabled Linux computer that informs and entertains.
01.05.2008 00:20 Uhr, PCMagazine,
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Free AT&T Wi-Fi Access for iPhones
A couple of readers have reported that AT&T hotspots are now offering free Wi-Fi access to iPhone users. AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots at Barnes and Noble as well as Starbucks are now offering iPhone users a custom portal to access free Wi-Fi. A special iPh
01.05.2008 00:20 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Western Digital's VelociRaptor drive gets reviewed
Filed under: Storage
We already had some early benchmarks of Western Digital's speedy new VelociRaptor hard drive the day it was announced, but the folks at Extreme Tech have now had a bit more time to spend with the drive, and they've churned out a full review of it for those that still haven't made up their mind. As with others, they found the drive more than lived up to its promise of being the "world's fastest SATA disk," with it even beating out many solid state drives in terms of write performance. The biggest downsides, as you might expect, are its relatively high (but not unr
01.05.2008 00:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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