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12.04.2009 24:00 Uhr
Elan reveals rationale for Apple lawsuit: eFinger transparant touchpad
We knew something was fishy with that Elan lawsuit last week. Why would a company that makes multi-touch trackpads for inexpensive Eee PCs make a big stink about Apple's use of multi-touch. And why now? Apple laptops had multi-touch before any other manufacturer.
Seemed like much to do about nothing.
But turns out that Elan has some more tricks up its sleeve, including "eFinger" Multi-touch interface for (in this case) Google's Android. This isn't a just a wild concept technology either, it looks ready for showtime.
12.04.2009 23:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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12.04.2009 23:00 Uhr
Microsoft adds to the Apple surtax
After the diatribe from Steve Ballmer about the Apple overcost and the advertising campaign aiming at showing that Mac is much more expensive, MS places more on the Windowsstreamblog.com site. They financed a study that concludes, of course, that the "Mac surtax" is very high.
The whole is even detailed in a PDF.
The example is disressing. A family that would equip itself with a PC running Windows could save $3367. Even though we will not detail certain points, there are many that are obviously made in bad faith, like including in the difference, an iLife update at $99 or to take a Linksys router instead of an airport base station (one can, of course, do this with Mac too). Other points are
12.04.2009 22:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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12.04.2009 21:00 Uhr
Elan reveals rationale for Apple lawsuit: eFinger transparant touchpad
We knew something was fishy with that Elan lawsuit last week. Why would a company that makes multi-touch trackpads for inexpensive Eee PCs make a big stink about Apple's use of multi-touch. And why now? Apple laptops had multi-touch before any other manufacturer.
Seemed like much to do about nothing.
But turns out that Elan has some more tricks up its sleeve, including "eFinger" Multi-touch interface for (in this case) Google's Android. This isn't a just a wild concept technology either, it looks ready for showtime.
12.04.2009 20:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Lime green PSP in the works?
Sony might think the DSi is just for kids, but it's never had any problems pumping out candy-colored PSPs -- and the next hue off the line might be lime green, if this image supposedly leaked from inside a Sony factory is any indication. It's, uh, seasonally appropriate, at the very least -- anyone revved up by this?[Via Joystiq]Filed under: Gaming
12.04.2009 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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12.04.2009 19:00 Uhr
Camera-packin' Garmin Oregon 500 navigator on sale in UK
Wouldn't you know it? That leaked Garmin Oregon 500 is indeed a real, bona fide product, and it's on sale now for argonauts over in the UK. The outdoorsy navigator officially boasts a rugged 3-inch sunlight-readable touch panel (400 x 240 resolution), a tough, waterproof casing, a built-in electronic compass, barometric altimeter (seriously!), AA battery support, USB connectivity, a microSD card slot and a bundled carabiner clip to really set it apart. Oh, and there's also an integrated camera for automatic picture geotagging, which seems to be a pretty rare commodity in GPS units these days. We're not quite sure it's rare enough to justify the lofty £353.97 ($519) price tag, bu
12.04.2009 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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12.04.2009 17:00 Uhr
Kolumne #02 - Das Problem
Ich habe ein Problem. Nur noch 9,94 GB freie Festplattenkapazität. Von 250 insgesamt. Zugegeben, damit hätte ich damals, als ich meinen PowerPC G5 gekauft habe, nie gerechnet. Denn 250GB - das war bei weitem nicht die kleinste Option Ende 2005. Da hieß es noch "Ich lass mal prophylaktisch mehr
12.04.2009 16:36 Uhr, Apfeltalk,
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Elan Microelectronics demonstrates its eFinger multitouch tech running on Android
Would you look at this. Those folks at Elan Microelectronics might seem a bit slow on the lawsuit front, but they certainly look to have the tech to back up their claims of Apple multitouch patent infringement. They're showing off what they call "eFinger Transparent Touchpad" technology, running on top of Android, and it's looking pretty slick -- we could really get used to this sort of smooth interactivity in Android, lawsuit or no. Check out the video after the break.[Thanks,
12.04.2009 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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12.04.2009 16:00 Uhr
Pläne für weitere Stalker-Erweiterung und Stalker 2
Das Entwicklerteam GSC Gameworld plant ein weiteres Add-on zum Ego-Shooter Stalker, das nach aktuellen Plänen bereits im Herbst 2009 auf den Markt kommt. Auch über ein Stalker 2 denken die Ukrainer nach - das dann aber wohl auf einer anderen 3D-Engine als Teil 1 basiert.
12.04.2009 15:20 Uhr, golem,
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12.04.2009 15:00 Uhr
CUBE B52HD PMP handles codecs galore, HD out for silly cheap
It's not like we're ever going to bump into this in our local electronics store, but boy is this CUBE B52HD portable media player tempting. The thing has a 5-inch 480 x 272 LCD, all the codecs we could ask for (including fan faves like FLAC, OGG, along with plenty of video options), 1280 x 720 video out, 8GB of built-in storage and an expansion slot of some sort. We're not sure about input methods, but hopefully the interface involves Brendan Fraser to some extent. The best news? All this can be theoretically yours for a mere 499 yuan, about $73 US.[Via
12.04.2009 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Die "Apple Steuer" - Endlich bewiesen?
Nicht nur die aktuelle Werbespot-Reihe des Apple-Konkurrenten Microsoft hat bei der eigenen Produktvermarktung vor allem den Gegner im Auge, auch der jüngsten Marketing-Streich zielt knapp auf die Gürtellinie. Denn um den bereits im vergangenen Jahr geprägten und kürzlich wiederbelebten Begriff "Apple-Steuer" mit Leben zu erfüllen, gab Microsoft eine entsprechende Studie bei einem Analysten in Auftrag. Was dabei herauskam mag für manche interessant, für andere schockierend und für einige sogar amüsant sein …
12.04.2009 14:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Zurück in die Zukunft: Dampfkraft für den iPod-Akku
Bei diesem Anblick traut man seinen Augen kaum: Es ist laut, sieht kompliziert aus und wirkt nicht besonders vertrauenserweckend – ein iPod-Ladegerät im Steampunk-Stil. Das dampfbetriebene Gerät im viktorianischen Charme ist die neueste Entdeckung der Steampunk-Gemeinde und überzeugt mit seiner liebevollen Konstruktion und Funktionalität. Fehlt nur noch der passende iPod im Retro-Look …
12.04.2009 14:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Microsoft: Internet schlägt TV bei Popularität
Laut internen Erhebungen bei Microsoft soll das Internet bereits 2010 am TV vorbeiziehen, wenn es um die Beliebtheit geht. Neben Web-2.0-Angeboten sollen vor allem Nachrichten- und Informationsdienste durch ihre Aktualität beim User für eine gesteigerte Nutzung sorgen.
12.04.2009 14:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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12.04.2009 13:00 Uhr
iPod Shuffle Update 1.0.1 erschienen
Mit der VoiceOver-Funktion des neuen iPod shuffle ist Apple eine kleine, aber feine Innovation gelungen. Dass diese noch nicht perfekt ist, haben Nutzer spätestens dann bemerkt, wenn sie Stücke von unbekannteren Interpreten abspielten. In Puncto Aussprache legt Apple nun jedoch nach und veröffentlicht das 17 MB große Update mit der Versionsnummer 1.0.1 für den iPod shuffle.
12.04.2009 12:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Office 2007: Service Pack 2 erscheint noch im April
Wie aus einem Bericht von 'Ars Technica' hervorgeht, will der Softwareriese Microsoft noch in diesem Monat das zweite Service Pack für seine aktuelle Bürosoftware Office 2007 zum Download bereitstellen. Damit (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltSicherheitsleck in Microsoft PowerPoint entdeckt
12.04.2009 12:21 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Breakpoint: Deutschlands größte Demoparty startet
Seit Freitag trifft sich in Bingen am Rhein die Demoszene zu Deutschlands größter Demoparty, der Breakpoint 2009. Vier Tage lang präsentieren Teilnehmer ihre digitalen Kunstwerke in verschiedenen Kategorien. Dieses Jahr dreht sich unter dem Motto "Everything is under control" alles um das Thema Überwachung.
12.04.2009 12:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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12.04.2009 12:00 Uhr
Steam powered USB charger keeps your iPod alive with Victorian sensibility
We love this steam powered USB charging device. It's well built, useful, loud, and totally anachronistic -- the same could be said of many of our editors here. According to the inventor, the thing is based on a Jensen #75 steam engine, which is used to drive a Lego Technic motor. The motor, in turn, feeds into a voltage regulator circuit, providing a continuous 5V charge to which ever USB device you might connect to it. This prompts us to ask a few obvious questions, including: "when is someone going to build us an appropriate steampunk PMP to go with the thing?" And, of course, "aren't Legos awesome?" Video after the break.
12.04.2009 11:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Skype: eBay-Tochter bald wieder in alten Händen?
In den vergangenen Monaten kamen immer wieder Gerüchte auf, wonach das Online-Auktionshaus eBay seine VoIP-Tochter Skype verkaufen möchte. Nun zeigen anscheinend die Skype-Gründer Niklas Zennstrom und Janus (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltEngpass droht: Apple bestellt 100 Mio. Flash-ChipsErdbeben in Italien: Micron kommt glimpflich davonMicrosoft-Werbung: MacBooks zu klein zum Spielen
12.04.2009 11:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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IE 8 ab nächster Woche auch über Windows Update
Nachdem Microsoft den Internet Explorer 8 bereits für Nutzer der Beta-Version über Windows Update bereitgestellt hat, soll dieser ab nächster Woche auch für Nutzer älterer IE-Versionen über Windows Update zur (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltFord-Fahrer surfen künftig mit Operas Web-BrowserOpera 10.0 Alpha Build 1413 - Internet-BrowserGoogle Chrome 2.0.172.2 Beta - Internet-Browser
12.04.2009 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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12.04.2009 11:00 Uhr
Suchmaschinen: Google bleibt weiterhin Marktführer
Die Marktforscher von Nielsen Online haben ihre aktuelle Statistik für den Suchmaschinen-Markt veröffentlicht. Daraus geht hervor, dass die Anzahl der Suchanfragen in den USA zwischen März 2008 und März 2009 (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltKinderporno-Sperren in Kürze bei fünf ProvidernSilicon Valley: Vandalen zerstören Backbone-KabelMicrosoft: Hotmail fiel erneut in großem Umfang aus
12.04.2009 10:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Video: CUDA berechnet KI von 1.024 Flugzeugen
Nvidias aktuelle Grafikkarten unterstützen die CUDA-Architektur, mit der es möglich ist, Programme abseits des 3D-Renderings auf der GPU berechnen zu lassen. Mittlerweile erscheint auch immer mehr Programme für CUDA, die sich primär auf Video-Programme sowie wissenschaftliche Anwendungen konzentrieren.
12.04.2009 10:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Oster-Gewinnspiel: Dreimal RagTime 6.5 als Vollversion
Am heutigen Ostersonntag winkt als Belohnung für die Teilnahme an der maclife.de- Ostereiersuche ein Platz in der Verlosung von insgesamt drei RagTime-6.5-Vollversionen. Finden Sie einfach das in einer heute erscheinenden News versteckte Osterei und lassen Sie uns über den unten genannten Link* wissen, in welcher News der maclife.de-Osterhase tätig wurde. Unter allen richtigen Einsendungen wird dreimal je ein Exemplar des RagTime-6.5-Pakets verlost. Teilnahmeschluss ist der 13. April 2009, 23:59 Uhr
12.04.2009 10:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Making a PBX 'botnet' out of Skype or Google Voice?
A researcher with Secure Science says it could be done, thanks to flaws in both servicesFlaws in popular Internet-based telephony systems could be exploited to create a network of hacked phone accounts, somewhat like the botnets that have been wreaking havoc with PCs for the past few years.
12.04.2009 10:05 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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MacProVideo to release iPhone video training app
N.E.D. 3.1 can be download free from the company's Web site. N.E.D.iMacProVideo, a company that specialises in providing pro training videos for Mac users, has submitted an app to the App Store that will allow you to watch the tutorials on your iPhone or iPod.
12.04.2009 10:05 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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12.04.2009 10:00 Uhr
Will the new iPhone have a better processor? (Yes)
Forbes says that the iPhone Needs A New Brain. We tend to agree with that assessment. One of the things that kills us in the current iPhone experience is sluggishness. The long pauses between switching apps and startup times for applications are great for a phone but could certainly be improved upon. Applications like Safari take a few seconds to start up, especially if there are other processes running. Mobile Safari is great, but wouldn't it be cool if it could render pages even faster? A faster processor could help.
Remember, even though Apple doesn't support background execution on third party apps, all of the main apps do work in the background. If Mobile Mail is do
12.04.2009 09:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Apple continues to tighten up the rules concerning battery replacement
Since the release of Mac Intel (but already during the time of the iBook), Apple had to face many problems with the batteries on its portables. Between those that started to inflate, those that did not hold the charge, and those which broke down and displayed an X. These vexations were very expensive and created precedents that made it was relatively easy to exchange a used battery under guarantee.
Since March, they have started to tighten up. This started with the arrival of test software only available for the CMAA. This is now used to test the battery and decides if it must be exchanged or not. The after sales service department is forced to follow this guidance, since the software delivers a code for the return. In the absence of this code, the CMAA have to cover cost of the battery.
Also Apple has since then defined especially strict rules and ev
12.04.2009 09:20 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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12.04.2009 9:00 Uhr
Dream Cheeky's USS Enterprise webcam exudes charm and class
Now that it's legal for George Takei to get married in Iowa, what better way to celebrate than by letting your "Trek flag" fly in your home or office? The USS Enterprise-themed USB webcam features an adjustable focus, and the red engine lights (or whatever they are) actually, you know, light up. For maximum realism, we guess. And the cable is adorned with the Star Fleet Insignia although, sadly, it will not function as a communicator. It is just a TV series, you know. No word on release date or price, but we're keeping our eyes peeled.Filed under: Digital Cameras
12.04.2009 08:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Call of Duty: World at War Update erschienen
Dieses Wochenende hat Activision für Call of Duty: World at War das neueste Update ( Call of Duty: World at War PC Patch 1.4
), das sich bisher in Deutschland mehr als 100.000 Mal verkaufte, freigegeben. Primär behebt das Update Fehler im Multiplayer Modus, sowie Fehler bei der Einbindung von Mods.
12.04.2009 08:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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12.04.2009 8:00 Uhr
Will the new iPhone have a better processor? (Yes)
Forbes says that the iPhone Needs A New Brain. We tend to agree with that assessment. One of the things that kills us in the current iPhone experience is sluggishness. The long pauses between switching apps and startup times for applications are great for a phone but could certainly be improved upon. Applications like Safari take a few seconds to start up, especially if there are other processes running. Mobile Safari is great, but wouldn't it be cool if it could render pages even faster? A faster processor could help.
Remember, even though Apple doesn't support background execution on third party apps, all of the main apps do work in the background. If Mobile Mail is downloading a
12.04.2009 07:21 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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12.04.2009 6:00 Uhr
Solar boat crew heading out on a fantastic voyage around the world
A group of engineers, scientists and sailors have banded together to form a team they call Solar Planet. The group are now building a 8-foot-long solar-powered boat, for the express purpose of sailing all the way around the world using nothing but the delicious power of the sun. The $13 million dollar vessel -- which is currently in construction in Kiel, Germany -- will have 5,059 square feet of photovoltaic cells, and should be able to circumnavigate the earth in about 120 days, at a rate of about 10 knots. The project is being funded by Swiss company Rivendell Holding AG, that has committed to investing in green technology. The group hopes to set sail sometime next year from Marseilles, France, with various sto
12.04.2009 05:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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12.04.2009 3:00 Uhr
Researchers develop laser-guided microhoverbot, Engadget coins new word
We could have sworn that one of our commenters had already invented this, but maybe not. Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario -- led by Professor Mir Behrad Khamesee -- has developed a microbot weighing in at about three-hundredths of an ounce that hovers and moves about on a three dimensional parabolic magnetic field. Altering the flow of the electromagnetic current distorts the field and propels the robot. Additionally, the device has pincers that open when heated by a laser, closing once they're allowed to cool. The device is monitored by laser sensors and by camera, and since the it floats free of a
12.04.2009 02:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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12.04.2009 1:00 Uhr
ASUS equips P30 and P80 laptops with Intel's Anti-Theft Technology
Remember Intel's Anti-Theft Technology that debuted around this time last year? You know, that wicked cool invention that you've heard absolutely nothing about ever since? Evidently it's still alive and kickin', as ASUS has just announced that two of its lappies will come loaded with it. The P30 and P80 will both arrive with the so-called theft deterrent system, enabling owners to send a "poison pill" (it's words, not ours) remotely, rendering their computer inoperable by "comprehensively shutting it down." If you manage to reacq
12.04.2009 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: SanDisk slotRadio
The notion of an ultra-simple music player has been around for some time, but most of these designs have, for the most part, kept made certain assumptions about how digital music must be played: that it has to come from a computer, that the user must have exact control over when songs play. SanDisk has taken a bet that there's a crowd which is looking for an experience more like their favorite FM
12.04.2009 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: SanDisk slotRadio
The notion of an ultra-simple music player has been around for some time, but most of these designs have, for the most part, kept made certain assumptions about how digital music must be played: that it has to come from a computer, that the user must have exact control over when songs play. SanDisk has taken a bet that there's a crowd which is looking for an experience more like their favorite FM
12.04.2009 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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µTorrent 1.8.2 Build 15123 - BitTorrent-Client
µTorrent ist ein gut 260 Kilobyte großer BitTorrent-Client für Windows, der trotz seiner minimalen Größe mit einer guten Ausstattung aufwarten kann. Die Software wurde entwickelt, um den Betrieb des (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltµTorrent 1.8.3 Build 14984 Beta - BitTorrent-Client
12.04.2009 00:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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ImgBurn 2.4.4.0 - Leistungsfähige Brennsoftware
ImgBurn ist eine kostenlose Brennsoftware, die zahlreiche Image-Formate unterstützt, darunter ISO, IMG, BIN und NRG. Sie kann Images einlesen, erstellen, auf Fehler überprüfen und auf CD, DVD und Blu-ray-Disk (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltCDBurnerXP 4.2.4.1322 - CDs und DVDs brennen
12.04.2009 00:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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