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21.05.2009 24:00 Uhr
AT&T slowly begins rollout of CruiseCast in-car satellite TV service
It's a bit off its target pace, but it looks like AT&T is now finally starting to roll out its CruiseCast in-car satellite TV / radio service, however slowly. According to OrbitCast, AT&T is now working with "small groups" of car audio specialists and distributors to get the service into the hands of a "few dozen customers" in order to test the service in advance of the full roll-out, which is now somewhat ambitiously promised for early June. In case you missed the announcement back at CES, the service itself consists of 22 live TV channels and 20 radio stations, plus all the necessary, non-user-installable hardware, which wil
21.05.2009 23:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple to get over 600% more floor space at CES this year
The Consumer Electronics Association, which hosts CES in Las Vegas every January, said Thursday that the trade show will expand its Apple section from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feet. Frankly, 4,000 square feet isn't really that much to begin with (imagine a 50x80 foot room), there is still cause for some interest.
You'll recall that the reason Apple bowed out of future Macworld Expos was that it wasn't going to be part of big tradeshows anymore and it was going to deal with its customers at its stores and during its developer conferences. That being said, we're 100% positive that this news will have some people wondering if Apple will make an appearance at CES.
21.05.2009 23:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Taiwanese labor rights groups put pressure on Apple
Apple has become the focus of a conflict over worker rights in Taiwan, local reporters say. Labor groups today carried banners and microphones outside of Apple's Taipei office, hoping to put indirect pressure on Wintek, a major supplier of flat-panel displays. The latter is accused of firing over 600 workers in December without warning, moreover cutting salaries, and forcing some of its people t
21.05.2009 23:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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onOne's DSLR Remote for iPhone fires your Canon from afar
Sure, EOS Utility will let you control the Canon DSLR of your choice from the comfort of your PC, but what if you want to add one more enticing level of indirection to the equation? Well, sport, for that, you'll need a little app for the iPhone from onOne called DSLR Remote, which connects via WiFi to a utility on your computer -- which is in turn cabled to your camera. It's not on the App Store just yet, but there'll be two versions available: Professional, for an introductory price of $9.99, which allows you to control a host of camera settings, and the $1.99 Lite, which simply lets you fire the shutter. The coolest part might be Live View compatibility, which would make a great poor man's security camera (if you can call a
21.05.2009 23:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft cancels oral hearing in browser talks
After being granted two extensions to respond to anti-trust allegations against it in Europe regarding its web browser, Microsoft has now cancelled its oral hearing scheduled for the start of June. In a Thursday blog post, Microsoft's Associate General Counsel David Heiner explains a number of the key decision-makers in the matter won't attend, as the date coincides with the International Competit
21.05.2009 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Ionic wind may soon be used to cool notebooks
In the quest to make notebook computers lighter and quieter, researchers are developing new ways of cooling the microprocessors that power these devices. San Jose, CA-based chip-packaging company Tessera has recently demonstrated a new ionic-cooling system that was integrated into a fully functional notebook. Together with researchers at the University of Washington, Tessera believes it would prov
21.05.2009 23:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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21.05.2009 23:00 Uhr
AT&T may charge less for LIMITED iPhone data plans
Ralph de la Vega, the head of AT&T's mobility and consumer business, told Rueters that AT&T is indeed considering a discounted iPhone rate plan. However, this discounted plan will only be for limited, tiered data plans and would cause iPhone users to be conscientious of how much data they were using.
The executive said it would be costly for AT&T to cut the price of its unlimited Web surfing service. The minimum plan for iPhone users is $70 a month, which includes unlimited Web surfing and a certain amount of voice calls.
21.05.2009 22:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Air Force says that GPS situation is 'under control,' urges you to 'chill out'
Responding to a Government Accounting Office report that warns of major GPS failures as early as next year, U.S. Air Force Col. Dave Buckman has responded, saying: "No way! As if! The issue is under control." If anything, he said, "there's only a small risk we will not continue to exceed our performance standard." Whew, that's a relief we don't know what we'd do without our Knight Rider GPS to keep us company on those long, lonely car rides.[Via Pocket-lint]
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21.05.2009 22:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple contemplates voice commands for TV remote
Apple has been considering voice recognition as an option for future TV remotes, most likely for the Apple TV set-top, a newly-published patent application hints. Titled Context-aware unit selection, the filing describes a "pointing device" associated with a computer, dubbed a "Web TV" system. Embedded in the remote would be a microphone, capable of accepting commands such as "open iTunes."
21.05.2009 22:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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NEC LCD2490WUXi2 brings better color
NEC today improved its longstanding MultiSync 90 series displays with a low-key update to its core 24-inch model. The LCD2490WUXi2 improves on the original WUXi with a newer 12-bit color lookup table that improves the visible gamut as well as general improvements to color brightness and stability. It continues to offer a 1,000:1 static contrast ratio and musters 320cd/m2 brightness.
21.05.2009 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Dell Studio One 19 unboxing, hands-on, and impressions
We thought it'd be a good idea to get all touchy-feely with Dell's latest -- and its most family friendly -- all-in-one, the Studio One 19, and while there are things we like, there are certainly a bunch of things that we wish they had done differently. Although it's already gotten some lukewarm reviews, we decided to put it through its paces and check it out for ourselves. Click on after the break for more of our impressions and what we really thought about this interesting machine.Gallery: Dell Studio One 19 unboxing
21.05.2009 22:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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MacFixIt readers report: Mac OS X 10.5.7 update issues (2)
In our second installment of readers report, MacFixIt followers find Bluetooth, X11, mdworker, and third party applications all having issues related to updating Mac OS X Leopard to 10.5.7. iPhoto Libraries are not appearing, sleep mode is not keeping an iMac asleep, and network issues abound. These issues do not appear to be widely applicable, though if you had a similar issue and found a solution, leave a comment on this article or contact us.
21.05.2009 22:05 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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21.05.2009 22:00 Uhr
Google Chrome update gives 30% speed boost
Google this afternoon launched an official update to its Chrome browser that it hopes will fight back against Safari 4 and other newer rivals. The upgrade further refines the software's distinctive JavaScript engine and is estimated to be about 30 percent faster when using web apps and other sites that depend heavily on the code. Chrome similarly gets updates that bring it up to par with some fe
21.05.2009 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Low iPhone sales threaten Russian carriers
Extremely low Russian iPhone sales may threaten the country's three biggest cellphone carriers, several regional reports suggest. MTS, Megafon and Vimpelkom all agreed to carry the iPhone in 2008, with the provision that each would sell a minimum quantity. MTS agreed to sell 1 million phones in three years, while Megafon agreed to the same amount in two years. Vimpelkom made the most dramatic p
21.05.2009 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Developers reportedly briefed on PSP rental service at GDC
Well, if today's batch of rumors are true, it looks like the PSP could be in for quite a few changes beyond the seemingly inevitable hardware revision. As Develop is now reporting, in addition to those rumored music downloads, the PSP could soon also be getting a full-fledged game rental service, which would, of course, be one more means of making a UMD-less PSP a more appealing device (for game developers and consumers alike). Apparently, the service was first pitched to developers at GDC
21.05.2009 21:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Store Zürich: Erste offizielle Fotos
Apple hat soeben die Apple Retail Store Webseite aktualisiert und erste ‘offizielle’ Fotos des neuen Stores an der Bahnhofstrasse 77 in Zürich online gestellt.
Apple Retail Store Bahnhofstrasse 77, Zürich
Apple Retail Store Bahnhofstrasse 77, Zürich
21.05.2009 21:35 Uhr, macprime,
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Orange's pump charger puts your two left feet to good use
You've little over a month to get your plans sorted for this year's Glastonbury Festival, and as any techno-pagan worth his salt knows, finding power for all those gadgets as you dance your ass off in a big field for five days can be a challenge in and of itself. Luckily, it looks like the fine folks at Orange UK have taken it upon themselves to serve this niche market every year, as evidenced by the likes of last year's Dance Charge and this year's Power Pump. It's pretty straight forward -- the foot pump drives a turbine, which powers a tiny generator. According to the company's groovy PR, the tur
21.05.2009 21:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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E-on releases Ozone 4 atmospheric plug-in suite
E-on has released Ozone 4, an update to its atmospheric simulation plug-in for 3ds Max, Maya, XSI, Lightwave and Cinema4D. The software is built on the same algorithms and technology as Vue 7 xStream, but with a focus on atmospheres and skies. Users can choose from four atmospheric models -- spectral, volumetric, standard and environment mapping. Over 100 preset atmospheres and 100 cloud shapes ar
21.05.2009 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google Chrome 2 legt an Tempo zu
Der von Google entwickelte Browser Chrome steht in der Version 2.0 zum Download bereit. Neben einigen Verbesserungen wurde die JavaScript-Engine V8 optimiert. Die JavaScript-Engine soll schneller sein als in der bisherigen Finalversion des Browsers. (Browser, Chrome)
21.05.2009 21:20 Uhr, golem,
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Rogers to revive 6GB/$30 deal for next iPhone?
Canadian carrier Rogers may bring back its 6GB for $30 promo in a bid to keep subscribers interested in the iPhone and other devices, an apparent source within the company says. Although details of when it would show aren't mentioned, it's assumed by BGR that the promo would take effect for a few months this summer and would help drive sales not only of Apple's third-generation devices but also i
21.05.2009 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Apple rejects book reader Eucalyptus over content
Apple has rejected yet another iPhone reading application over “explicit content,” despite the fact that the same content is offered in other currently-available apps, as well as online. iPhone developer Jamie Montgomerie has posted a blog entry chronicling his communications with Apple over the rejection of Eucalyptus, his book reader app that taps into Project Gutenberg, a producer of free electronic books that offers more than 28,000…
21.05.2009 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: 2010 CES iLounge Pavilion expands to 6x size, adds apps
The Consumer Electronics Association today announced a dramatic expansion to the 2010 International CES iLounge Pavilion, growing the footprint to 25,000 square feet, more than six times the originally allotted space. Originally floored with 4,000 square feet, the Pavilion sold out within days of launch and has expanded twice due to heavy demand, with top third-party developers for Apple’s media players, cell phones and computers already signed…
21.05.2009 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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21.05.2009 21:00 Uhr
NEC rolls out 24-inch LCD2490WUXi2 monitor
NEC just rolled out a pair of 26- and 30-inch monitors for graphics professionals earlier this year, and it's now kicked out a slightly smaller 24-inch model that hangs onto the same nondescript looks and many of the same specs. That includes the usual 1,920 x 1,200 resolution, a 1:000:1 contrast ratio, a DVI port with HDCP support (but no HDMI), and a slew of dedicated image processing and color calibration features. No offical word on a release over here, but folks in Japan can pick this one up next month for ¥135,000, or just over $
21.05.2009 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ovi Maps von Nokia für die eigene Webseite
Mit der Ovi Maps Player API will es Nokia anderen Webseitenbetreibern erlauben, Kartendaten in ihr Angebot zu integrieren. Noch steht die API aber nicht als Download bereit. Außerdem hat Nokia eine neue Betaversion der Karten- und Navigationssoftware Ovi Maps vorgestellt. (Nokia, Symbian)
21.05.2009 20:50 Uhr, golem,
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DLI 8400 ultra-rugged tablet is as far from pretty as it gets
Guard your retinas, fashionistas -- this one's bound to burn. Data Ltd has just loosed its latest ultra-rugged tablet PC, and it's quite clear that the gains in rigidity come at a severe cost to style. The DLI 8400 is actually rather diminutive for a tablet, weighing just three pounds and packing a 7-inch sunlight-viewable LCD. Other specs include a backlit QWERTY keypad, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, built-in WWAN, 2GB of RAM, twin hot-swappable batteries (good for nine hours of use) and a shock-mounted HDD or SSD. Naturally, the IP54-rated enclosure is home to Intel's 1.6GHz Atom CPU, and there's a plethora of ports for field workers with gobs of peripherals. The Q2-bound rig gets going at $1,795, and while there's no telling what kind of bea
21.05.2009 20:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Auch dieses Jahr: iTunes London Festival
Auch in diesem Jahr findet in London wieder das iTunes-Festival statt. Den ganzen Juli über treten im Camden Roundhouse pro Abend zwei Bands vor erlesenem Publikum auf, die knapp bemessenen Eintrittskarten kann man nicht kaufen sondern nur gewinnen. Dieses Jahr sind unter anderem Oasis und die Saturdays dabei, die restlichen Bands werden im laufe der nächsten Wochen bekannt gegeben.
Weitere Infos gibt es auf der Sonderseite zum Festival oder hier bei Facebook. Die Konzerte werden mitgeschnitten und später über den iTunes Store verkauft, zum Teil sollen die Auftritte diesmal auch live im Web übertragen werden.
21.05.2009 20:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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2nd BlackBerry Storm 2 leak adds details
A second leak has today confirmed many details for RIM's sequel to the BlackBerry Storm. Following an earlier slip that confirmed its existence, Engadget vouches that the phone drops the problematic click-down touchscreen in favor of a straightforward model that behaves like the iPhone's, including the feel of its surface and its scrolling. It also continues to have dual-mode CDMA and GSM for ro
21.05.2009 20:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iSkin bringt Armband und Case für Nano 4G
Mit dem DuoBand bringt iSkin eine hochtransparente Klarsichthülle für den aktuellen iPod nano zusammen mit einem Sportarmband mit Halteclip. Die optisch ausgesprochen gelungene Zubehörkombination soll in Kürze für 40 Dollar in den Handel kommen.
21.05.2009 20:22 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Googles Algorithmus gegen Kündigung von Mitarbeitern
Google mag es nicht, wenn das Unternehmen wichtige Mitarbeiter verliert. Zur Abhilfe setzt Google auf einen Algorithmus, der unzufriedene Mitarbeiter erkennen soll. Der Konzern will auf diesem Wege Kündigungen verhindern und über diese informiert sein, bevor es der Betroffene ahnt. (Google)
21.05.2009 20:20 Uhr, golem,
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Jury awards i4i $200 million in damages in Microsoft patent suit
It's not quite on the level of some of Microsoft's past patent showdowns, but a Texas federal jury found yesterday that the company should pay a still hefty $200 million in damages to Canadian software firm i4i Ltd for some supposed wrong doing. That company had alleged that Microsoft knowingly infringed on one of its patents in both Word and Vista, which apparently concerned "manipulating a document's content and architecture separately." For its part, Microsoft unsurprisingly begs to differ, and says that "the evidence clearly demonstrated that we do not infringe and that the i4i patent is invalid," adding that it will, of course, "ask the court to overturn the verdict."Filed under:
21.05.2009 20:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 20:00 Uhr
Sensor-laden kokoro adjusts playlist to match the rhythm of your heart
We've got to say, we're guessing both Survivor and Prince would approve here, as this is easily one of the most impressive uses of a heart rate sensor yet. Anaid Gomez Ortigoza, a bright young lad at NYU, has whipped up what he's calling kokoro, which translates into "the heart of things" in Japanese. Put as simply as possible, this prototype project allows for iPod playlists to be shuffled depending on one's current heart rate; if your heart is pumping some kind of fierce, the device will likely cue up a little M83, and if you're at rest, you just might get to hear a smooth jam from the likes of Copeland. Don't believe us, though -- hop on past the break for a demonstrative video.[Via
21.05.2009 19:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Store Zürich: Grand Opening am 22. Mai 2009
Der neue Apple Retail Store an der Bahnhofstrasse 77 in Zürich wird am kommenden Freitag, am 22. Mai 2009 um 12 Uhr eröffnet. Damit wird der Zürcher Stadt-Apple-Store der weltweit 255. Apple Store sein, ebenfalls wird jener in Zürich einer der weltweit grössten: Er erstreckt sich über zwei Etagen - wird also über 400 Quadratmeter gross - und wird Jobs für 70 neue Mitarbeiter schaffen. Steve Cano,…
21.05.2009 19:35 Uhr, macprime,
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Der Apple Store an der Bahnhofstrasse entblättert sich (Update)
Auf twitpic ist das erste Foto vom «entpackten» Apple Store an der Bahnhofstrasse 77 in Zürich aufgetaucht. Die «Verpackung» wurde heute Abend entfernt und so kann ab sofort in den Store herein gesehen werden. Erste Fotos vom Apple Retail Store Bahnhofstrasse 77, by iTux Der neue Apple Store öffnet am Freitag um 12 Uhr seine Tore - wir werden live vor Ort dabei sein und…
21.05.2009 19:35 Uhr, macprime,
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Keychain errors on Macs affecting MobileMe syncing
Users continue to experience issues related to their Keychain passwords when using services like Apple's MobileMe or the Mail application. While issues with MobileMe can be affected by many things, including server issues, that users cannot fix, Keychain errors can often be resolved with a few easy steps.
21.05.2009 19:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Apps: Product Manager, Font Viewer, Alarm Clock Pro
Product Manager 1.3 ($30) is used to help companies manage their products, through the creation of an unlimited number of documents, which can further contain an unlimited number of products inside. All items stored in the program can also be organized into subdivisions and contain generic data fields, releases notes, press releases, bug lists and to-do lists. In version 1.3 the upper bar has been
21.05.2009 19:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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BlackBerry Storm 2: the official unofficial hands-on
We've been bumping into the new BlackBerry Storm 2 for quite a while now on the so-called "information superhighway," but we've finally had a chance to escalate those encounters and spend a few sweet moments with a live unit in the flesh. First off, unfortunately for us -- and consequently for you -- the Verizon-branded dual-mode GSM / CDMA unit that we got our hands on has an issue where we're unable to click through the license agreement that pops up when the device starts, effectively locking us out of the OS. With that said we can tell you what we do know: it is a leap from the previous Storm incarnation with sleeker style, more heft, and a display that doesn't rattle about which immediately makes the Sto
21.05.2009 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 19:00 Uhr
Super Sexy Soul Man
Okay, ich bin selbst schuld, hätte ja ein besseres Foto besorgen können, aber diese verwachsene Mischung aus Telly Savallas und Gollum, die mein Blog “ziert”, wird mir nun wirklich nicht gerecht. Ich sehe nämlich viel mehr aus wie eine Mischung aus Telly Savallas und Hugh Jackman! Glaubt Ihr nicht? Gut, dann lege ich ein Beweisfoto
21.05.2009 18:51 Uhr, macmagazin.de,
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UpNext NYC is fantastic iPhone app for New Yorkers
UpNext is a fantastic little app that
From CoM:
The 3D NYC iPhone App from UpNext is unbelievably cool. It renders Manhattan in 3D, allowing you to zoom up and down the city streets, in-between buildings, finding places to eat and things to do. The rendering is amazing — see the video above.
It overlays the subway map and crowdsources popular destinations. All this for only$2.99 from the iTunes App Store. Worth buying even if you don’t live in NYC.
21.05.2009 18:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Hands-on with Yahoo Widgets on a Samsung 7000 series HDTV
There's little doubt that Yahoo Widgets took the HDTV market by storm at CES, in fact by the end of the first day of the show, it was news if a manufacturer didn't announce the feature. Initially we didn't understand what all the fuss was about, but after spending some time with the Widgets, we started to see the light. Unfortunately something has changed in the past five months and now that we have it in our home to play with, it just doesn't seem the same. The one word we'd use to describe the difference is "laggy" -- check out the video after the break to see for yourself. The demos at CES were down right snappy, but even in our hard wired tests connected to the internet via a 20Mbps FiOS co
21.05.2009 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Braid: Das Spiel mit der Zeit
Jetzt ist es also endlich da: “Braid”, ursprünglich für die xBox gemacht und dann auf den PC portiert, gibt es jetzt auch für den Mac.
“Braid” ist ein außergewöhnliches Spiel, was zunächst wie ein normales Run and Jump mit einigen Puzzleelementen ausschaut, erscheint nach kurzer Zeit bereits in einem ganz anderem Licht.
Dadurch das man die Zeit
21.05.2009 18:50 Uhr, Macinplay,
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$849 Palm Pre hits Best Buy
Screw June 6th, why not order a Palm Pre from Best Buy now? Oh, you don't have $849 burning a hole in your pocket? Damn.
It isn't clear if this is the "without plan" version we've heard about but you might want to hold off until closer to release when the pricing becomes more plain.
Additionally, we've heard that the amateur hour rebate that Palm is imposing to get its Pre under $200 will be an instant rebate at Best Buy. If you are getting a Pre, Best Buy might be the place to get it.
21.05.2009 18:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Corsair DDR3 memory clocked at 2533MHz, women swoon 'round the world
Corsair -- the swashbucklin' favorite of privateers in need of RAM and SSDs -- has just announced that its Dominator GT DDR3 memory has been overclocked at a pretty astonishing 2533MHz. As you'd expect from a company made of braggarts and rogues, its claiming the world record for itself -- unless, of course, one of you other memory manufacturers feels like taking this bad boy on. Kingston, we're looking at you. Hit that read link for all the salacious details.
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21.05.2009 18:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hands on with the WolframAlpha computational knowledge engine
Acts as 'computational knowledge engine that lets you input a queryIn case you missed the news, the WolframAlpha search engine recently went "live." In the run-up to the site’s launch, there was lots of buzz on the Internet about how it could be something that “challenges Google’s dominance” or may even be “the next Google.” As discussed in our prior coverage, however, WolframAlpha isn’t really a direct competitor to Google.
21.05.2009 18:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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South West Screen offers £3,000 bursaries
Bursaries intended to allow students a chance to further their careersRegional film, TV and digital organization South West Screen has announced that it is offering awards of up to £3,000 to three students or recent graduates based in the South West.
21.05.2009 18:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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NVIDIA Ion forced into costing twice Intel's price?
Accusations that Intel has forced prices upwards on netbooks based on NVIDIA's Ion platform gained momentum through a purported leak of component pricing. As Intel charges nearly half the price for an Atom processor when linked to an Intel mainboard chipset versus buying it by itself, dropping from $45 to $25, it becomes less expensive to simply buy Intel's whole platform than to adopt Ion. The
21.05.2009 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Verizon CFO mum on possible iPhone deal
The CFO of Verizon, John Killian, has refused to comment one way or another on ongoing rumors of iPhone negotiations, Reuters reports. Speaking at the news agency's Global Technology Summit, Killian initially responded to questions by saying that data and smartphone revenues are "growing incredibly nicely," and that the company's strategy revolves around having multiple devices. "I'm not going t
21.05.2009 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Microsoft plans to fight $200M patent court order
A Texas federal jury has ordered Microsoft Corp to pay out $200 million in damages to Toronto-based software maker i4i Limited for allegedly infringing a patent, the software giant announced on Wednesday. Microsoft, which is regularly at the receiving end of such lawsuits, went on to say it is planning on appealing the verdict, as it believes the award is unsupported by the evidence.
21.05.2009 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Engadget's recession antidote: Win a Microsoft Gaming Pack!
This whole global economic crisis, and its resulting massive loss of jobs got us thinking. We here at Engadget didn't want to stand helplessly by, announcing every new round of misery without giving anything back -- so we decided to take the opportunity to spread a little positivity. We'll be handing out a new gadget every day (except for weekends) to lucky readers until we run out of stuff / companies stop sending things. Today we've got a Microsoft PC gaming pack, which includes a SideWinder X8 mouse, a SideWinder X6 keyboard, a LifeChat LX-3000 headset, a custom mouse pad, plus PC versions of Fallout 3 and James Bond: Quantum of Solace
21.05.2009 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 18:00 Uhr
TomTom brings costly connected services to mid-range XL LIVE
In theory, we've no qualms with TomTom's LIVE services. Sure, they're over-hyped, overpriced and generally slow to react, but they're definitely nice extras on an otherwise vanilla PND. That said, we simply can't (and won't, ever) justify the crazy monthly rates for having access to basic information that even a dumb smartphone could find. Nevertheless, TomTom's doing its darnedest to push those very services to the masses by trickling 'em down from the GO 740 LIVE to its popular XL model. Fol
21.05.2009 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone apps: Equilibrio, Trixel, Disney World Secrets
Equilibrio ($2) is a ball rolling game that is gravity based and requires players to tilt their iPhone or iPod touch to guide the ball the to end. Players have to be careful though as if the ball begins to move to fast and hits something it will shatter, but if it isn't moving fast enough it may not make it over the different jumps. The game includes 60 different levels, five different balls each
21.05.2009 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Adobe moves to regular patching cycle for PDF tools
Adobe will be adopting a quarterly patch cycle, at least with regard to Reader and Acrobat, explains the company's security and privacy director, Brad Arkin. Patches for the PDF tools should now be released every three months, and on the second Tuesday of said month. The timing is meant to coincide with Microsoft's famous "Patch Tuesdays," Arkin notes, thereby giving IT workers an opportunity t
21.05.2009 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Philosopher ponders the implications of robot warfare, life with a degree in philosophy
H+, our favorite transhumanist magazine, has just published a chat with Peter Asaro, the author of a paper titled "How Just Could a Robot War Be?" In this interview (co-authored by our old friend R.U. Sirius) the gentleman from Rutgers explores the philosophical implications of things like robot civil war, robots and just war theory, and the possibilities of installing some sort of "moral agency" in the killer machines that our military increasingly relies on. But that ain't all -- the big thinkers also discuss the benefits of programming automatons to disobey (certain) orders, drop science on a certain Immanuel Kant, and more. We know you've been dying to explore the categorical imperative as it relates to the
21.05.2009 17:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Verbatim outs colorful Nano wireless notebook mouse
Verbatim on Thursday announced the launch of its Color Nano Wireless Notebook Mouse that is compatible with Windows and Mac systems. It uses 2.4GHz RF wireless for communication and a small nano receiver that can be left connected to a notebook computer without getting easily caught on notebook bags or other obstacles. When the receiver is removed, it can be stored in a compartment at the bottom o
21.05.2009 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Sega of America Sonic the Hedgehog
The basic premise of the early Sonic games was simple: have fun running around and jumping in large, open environments, collecting rings until you reach the exit on the far right side of each large map. Rather than funneling you into a single straight path, Sonic’s stages were often both long and tall, with multiple routes to the exit, and different sorts of obstacles in your way. One route would take Sonic through a loop-de-loop—previously…
21.05.2009 17:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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21.05.2009 17:00 Uhr
Sharp's MIDtastic RD-PM10 electronic dictionary
Sure, it's no Zaurus, but Sharp's new RD-PM10 certainly is a looker. It packs a 4.3-inch WQVGA screen, QWERTY keyboard and 8GB of storage into a pretty delightful form factor, and while it's only designed for light e-dictionary and media playback duties, with Windows CE 5.0 as the backbone, we could imagine it doing a whole lot more with a bit of extra oomph under the hood. There's a microSD slot for expansion, pretty great codec support, and a 360,000 KRW (about $288 US) list price.[Via
21.05.2009 16:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: AT&T confirms cheaper data plan discussions
Following a report from earlier this week claiming that AT&T was considering a limited data access plan for iPhone users which would drop the monthly cost of an iPhone by $10, AT&T Mobility CEO Ralph de la Vega has confirmed that the company is contemplating cheaper data offerings. The executive explained that it would be costly for them to cut the price on unlimited Internet access, but that the company could offer more limited package for…
21.05.2009 16:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Toys deal: Lowest price ever on 46-inch Samsung 1080P LCD HDTV
From the Toys section:
Amazon.com offers the Samsung 46" 1080p Widescreen LCD HD Television, model no. LN-46B530, for $1,099. With free shipping, that's the lowest total price we could find for this HDTV by $136. Features include a 1920x1080 (1080p) native resolution, ATSC (HD), NTSC, and QAM tuners, 60,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 5ms response time, 500 cd/m² brightness, three HDMI inputs, and VGA, component, and other video inputs.
Note: It's out of stock, but it can be ordered now for future delivery.
21.05.2009 16:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Trypticon Transforming Laser Mouse is here to destroy Autobots, carpal tunnels
If you missed out on your chance to add a little Decepticon flare to your PC with the Ravage USB flash drive earlier this week, you'd better hurry and put in your pre-order for this Trypticon Transforming Laser Mouse. In disguise he looks like a particularly non-ergonomic way to control your computer, but in just a few seconds he transforms into well, a pretty sad, skinny looking rendition of the Decepticon command base. He may have lost weight, but he certainly hasn't dropped any perceived value, available now on pre-order for a som
21.05.2009 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple Tablet Coming in 2010?
Silicon Alley Insider reports on a note from Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster claiming that Apple's rumored "media pad" or tablet computer will not arrive until sometime in the first half of 2010. Munster also claims that the device will be more d
21.05.2009 16:35 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Apple recruiting for ARM Cortex-based iPhones
Apple has posted a job listing that hints at the company's future hardware direction for the iPhone, iPod touch and possible other devices. The position for a High Perform/Low Level Programmer asks for someone familiar not only for programming assembly-level code for ARM processors, which Apple already uses in its handhelds, but for the NEON vector math units used in the newer Cortex architecture
21.05.2009 16:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Bands revealed for iTunes Live London Festival '09
Apple has announced details of the 2009 iTunes Live London Festival, which is being staged at The Roundhouse in Camden. The event will run throughout the entire month of July, and headline acts such as Oasis, Kasabian, Snow Patrol and The Saturdays. Paolo Nutini and Flo Rida are also confirmed as acts, but Apple notes that some 50 more spots in its concert lineup have yet to be disclosed.
21.05.2009 16:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HTC Touch Pro battery goes rogue, lights up an otherwise fine pair of pants
Just a note to everyone who carries around a spare smartphone Li-ion in their rear pocket: buy thicker underwear. The scene you see above was all caused by an obviously volatile HTC Touch Pro battery, one that the pants-wearer claims is an authentic HTC cell and not a cheap-o alternative from eBay. As the story goes, a foul odor led him to a laundry pile, where he uncovered eight moist socks, a torched battery and a ruined pair of pants. Look, we're glad this guy's okay and all, but seriously, can you imagine what this testy little thing would've done when tossed into the dryer? It's a blessing in disguise, kiddo.[Via
21.05.2009 16:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 16:00 Uhr
Apple Tablet/MediaPad not until 2010?
These kind of stories are always a downer. SAI reports that Apple isn't likely to build the much talked about MediaPad/Tablet device until 2010. All hope isn't lost for 2009 however. They source (often incorrect) Gene Munster:
"We expect the development of such an OS to be underway currently, but its complexity, along with our conversations with a key company in the mobile space, leads us to believe it will not launch until CY10," Munster says.
With the Android-based Archos 3G media tablet with WWAN only months away, we'd love to see Apple in this space ASAPbut as SAI says, it probably doesn't matter. How long were there MP3 players (including Archos) before the iPod
21.05.2009 15:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Komodo's Retro Adapter brings your dusty old gamepads to your dusty new Wii
While we hear Punch Out!! is quite good, it's safe to say the Wii hasn't exactly been flooded with great titles lately. The most enjoyable part of the system still comes from the Virtual Console and all the classic titles that populate it, and soon you'll be able to pair those games with the classic controllers they were written for thanks to Komodo's Retro Adapter. Sure, we've seen some rather unsophisticated ways of making N64 controllers work in the past, and Nintendo itself hopped on the retro bandwagon with a first-party Wii
21.05.2009 15:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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No Apple media tablet until 2010, says analyst
Although Apple is allegedly working on some form of media pad, it will probably not ship until 2010, according to Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster. The tablet has been described by other sources as Apple's answer to netbooks, but focused around tasks like web browsing, reading books, and music and video playback, as well as possibly making VoIP calls. Correspondingly, its specifications may al
21.05.2009 15:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Cy-Fi Wireless Sports Speaker for iPod
Equipped with an integrated six-hour rechargeable battery, Cy-Fi's Wireless Sports Speaker for iPod ($199, aka Model 18) is intended to be attached to a bicycle and enjoyed when you're on the go. Packaged with two clamp-style bike mounting pieces, a recharging dock, a wall power adapter, and an iPod Dock Connecting transmitter, the Wireless Sports Speaker uses the Kleer 2.4GHz standard to perform "CD-quality" music from virtually any Dock Connecting…
21.05.2009 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Video: GP2X emulation goes down on T-Mobile G1
We never really pegged the HTC-sourced T-Mobile G1 as a hardcore gaming handheld, but obviously it handles the stresses of Ghosts 'N Goblins and Samurai Showdown admirably. Have a peek at a "pre-alpha" demonstration video just past the break, and feel free to let your hopes and expectations reach new heights.Continue reading Video: GP2X emulation goes down on T-Mobile G1Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming
21.05.2009 15:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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When quick troubleshooting fixes fail
When the quick fixes have bombed and the Web holds no answers, it's time to take your troubleshooting to the next level. Ted Landau shows you how to figure out where your Mac's problem lies and whether or not you have a good chance to resolve it.
21.05.2009 15:35 Uhr, Macworld,
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Rebellion arbeitet an neuem "Aliens vs. Predator"-Spiel
Endlich - die Computerspielepresse kann mal wieder das Aliens-Filmzitat "Im Weltall hört Dich keiner Schreien
" aus der Mottenkiste holen: Das britische Entwicklerstudio Rebellion kündigt ein neues Actionspiel im Universum von Aliens vs. Predator an.
21.05.2009 15:20 Uhr, golem,
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LG's 50PS70 and 60PS70 plasmas get 160GB Time Machine functionality
The jury's still out on whether inbuilt DVRs are good for HDTVs, but LG's obviously hot to trot on the whole idea. Nearly a year after first introducing sets with an integrated Time Machine, the outfit is hitting back with two new big-screen plasmas that each posses a 160GB internal hard drive. The X Canvas 50PS70 (50-inch) and 60PS70 (60-inch) panels also boast 600Hz dejudder technology and can record overflow onto external drives connected via USB 2.0. Additional details (price, screen resolution, availability, etc.) are scant, but we
21.05.2009 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Notizen vom 21. Mai 2009
iPhone-Entwickler gesucht
MacRumors hat eine Stellenanzeige aufgegriffen, in der Apple nach Mitarbeitern für die iPhone-Entwicklung sucht. Anhand dieser Anzeige kann man nun spekulieren, dass oder ob Apple verstärkt auf eine neue Prozessorarchitektur setzen wird.
Marktanteil verdoppelt
Die neuesten Zahlen von Gartner Research zu den weltweiten Smartphone-Verkaufszahlen im ersten Quartal 2009 zeigen für Apple wieder ein überaus
21.05.2009 15:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Sony considering PSP music store?
Sony may bolster the PSP's role as a media player by giving the device its own music store, leaks from late Tuesday suggest. Those within the music industry have reportedly told CNET that Sony is in early talks with major labels to possibly add music to the PlayStation Network with the PSP as the primary focus. No agreements have been made, and questions of format and pricing haven't been reveal
21.05.2009 15:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Tapulous releases Dave Matthews Band Revenge
Tapulous has teamed with Dave Matthews Band for the release of Dave Matthews Band Revenge, the company’s latest artist-specific rhythm game for the iPhone and iPod touch. Dave Matthews Band Revenge features ten songs, including two singles from the band’s upcoming album Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King, themes, graphics, and effects inspired by the band’s videos and discography, four difficulty levels, each with unlockable boss…
21.05.2009 15:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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21.05.2009 15:00 Uhr
FLOW is like the Ikea bookshelf of Android phones
"You know, I could build a better phone than this." We've probably all uttered something to that effect in our past in a fit of frustrated rage -- some more than others -- but are you ready to put your money where your mouth is? If so, you can now part with some cash and cobble together a bunch of modules to create a do-it-yourself Android phone called FLOW -- just be aware that it's probably not going to solve your troubles. At nearly $500 for the bare minimum hardware, you're not saving any money over a phone expertly manufactured by an Asian OEM, and no offense, sport, but something tells us the OEM's craftsmanship is in a different league. Putting away the practical concerns for a moment, the project seems
21.05.2009 14:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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iTunes Live: London Festival '09 comes to The Roundhouse in July
Oasis, Snow Patrol, Kasabian, The Saturdays, Flo Rida, Paolo Nutini confirmedOasis, Flo Rida, Kasabian, Paolo Nutini, Snow Patrol and The Saturdays are among the first acts confirmed to play the third iTunes Live: London Festival ‘09 to be held at the legendary The Roundhouse, Camden, London between 1st and 31st July.
21.05.2009 14:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Taiwan's National Stadium gets solar panel roof, hug from Ma Earth
Oh sure, we've seen photovoltaic panels strewn across rooftops before, but this takes things to a whole 'nother level. Taiwan's $152 million National Stadium, which will proudly host the 2009 World Games, is home to no fewer than 8,844 solar panels. With under a month to go before the events kick off, construction on the Toyo Ito-designed arena wrapped just in time, and we're told that some 55,000 obs
21.05.2009 14:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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New: BackupLoupe 1.0
Soma-zone's BackupLoupe makes it possible to browse Time Machine's incremental backups to identify files and folders that change frequently.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Frame 1.0
Frame from Kate Labs is a program designed for testing digital cameras and lenses, with analyses for exposure, color, resolution, vignetting, and noise.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: Flux 2.19
This beta release of the drag-and-drop XHTML/CSS web design program adds performance improvements, better Ruby code handling, an Inspector sheet for custom CSS properties, a new version of the iMediaBrowser framework, and -moz CSS properties (added automatically when equivalent -webkit CSS property used).
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Versions 1.0.4
The Mac-only Subversion client adds Subversion 1.6 support, an upgrade of Subversion 1.5 libraries to 1.5.6, support for SASL authentication, compatibility with BBEdit for comparing differences, and other changes.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: BusySync 2.2
BusyMac's calendar sync software adds faster iCal syncing, compatibility with the forthcoming BusyCal desktop calendar, and some bug fixes for Google syncing.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Ableton Live 8.0.3
Ableton's audio sequencing, editing, and recording program improves graphic performance on Mac OS X, prevents cache folders from being installed in the root directory, and fixes 30 bugs.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Edit for Aperture 1.7.5
Human Software's 17-module Aperture plug-in adds a module for smoothing skin without affecting other details, 360 degree spherical lens correction in FixLens, an option to add noise in the out of focus areas of Depth of Field, and other changes.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: RazorSQL 4.5.8
Richardson Software's cross-platform query, admin, and editing tool adds DB2 Database Browser enhancements, enhanced support for DB2 (on iSeries, AS400, System I), faster load times, enhanced Oracle OCI support, and other improvements.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: JAlbum 8.3
The Java-based web album generator gains faster smooth image scaling, faster comparisons of which files need to be published, "zipstream" publishing, an option to import settings from an existing album when creating a new one, text rotation, and more.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: CoolTerm 1.0
Roger Meier's free CoolTerm is a serial port terminal application (without terminal emulation) designed for those who need to exchange data with hardware connected to serial ports, such as servo controllers, robotic kits, GPS receivers, and microcontrollers.
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Panasonic outs first Class 10 SDHC cards
Panasonic today set a record with its SDHC card line by launching the first-ever Class 10 cards. The rating promises a minimum 10MB per second and is better tailored to high-end compact cameras, entry digital SLRs or HD camcorders where baseline speed is essential: a still camera with 3MB shots can capture 3 frames per second without the SDHC card becoming the bottleneck. It also peaks at 22MB p
21.05.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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RussianMac.Ru: Laptops und Rechner aus Russland - gebaut für Mac OS X
Auf russianmac.ru bietet ein weiterer Hersteller nun “Clones” an. D.h. es werden PCs und Laptops verkauft, die direkt für Mac OS X vorbereitet sind und auf denen unproblematisch Mac OS X laufen soll.
Genau wie PearC und Psystar gibt es nun einen weiteren Lieferanten für die umstrittenen Mac-kompatiblen Rechner.
Der Unterschied ist bei RussianMac im wesentlich dadurch bedingt, als das das System nicht vorinstalliert wird und auch nicht verkauft wird. So muss jeder Käufer ein eigenes System mitbringen (welches nach Lizenzb
21.05.2009 14:06 Uhr, MacBug,
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Intels "Pine Trail": Grafik wandert in die CPU
Nach den ersten Anzeichen und Informationen, macht Intel es nun wahr. Die nächsten Atom-Chips werden über eine integrierte Grafikeinheit verfügen. Damit vereint sich der Prozessor mit dem Grafikchip, was Platz und zusätzliche Chips einspart. Die neuen Atom-CPUs heißen "Pineview" und bieten neben der Kombination aus CPU und Grafikeinheit nur noch einen zweiten Zusatzchip, der "Tiger Point" heißt.
21.05.2009 14:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Adobe führt Patchday ein und gelobt Besserung
Der Software-Hersteller Adobe hat eine regelmäßigere und schnellere Bereitstellung von Patches für den Adobe Reader und die Acrobat-Plattform angekündigt. Damit reagierte das Unternehmen auf die Serie von (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltPidgin 2.5.6 - Freier Multi-Messenger für viele NetzePatentverletzung: Microsoft soll Millionenstrafe zahlenVisual Studio 2010 und .Net 4.0 als Beta-Downloads
21.05.2009 14:06 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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21.05.2009 14:00 Uhr
Apple bietet kostenlose Workshops für Kinder an
Früh übt sich, wer ein überzeugter Mac-User werden will. Schon lange setzt Apple deshalb auf die Unterstützung von Schulen und Universitäten und bietet besondere Rabatte für junge Leute in der Ausbildung an. Nun hat die PR-Abteilung in Cupertino auch noch die ganz Kleinen für sich entdeckt. Wohl in die Kategorie "frühkindliche Prägung" fallen die in den USA angebotenen kostenlosen Sommercamps und sind neben dem Werbeeffekt für Apple eine tolle Sache für Computer-interessierte Kinder.
21.05.2009 13:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Ionic cooling system adapted for laptop use, scalded legs cautiously rejoice
To be totally candid, we can't even utter the word "ionic" without thinking of Sharper Image, but the concept here actually seems like one that just might benefit the public at large or at least those of us forced to cook our upper legs on a daily basis. San Jose-based Tessera, in cooperation with the University of Washington, has adapted an ionic cooling system for use in everyday laptops. The magic elixir consists of two electrodes, one of which is used to ionize air molecules such as nitr
21.05.2009 13:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Acer brings easyStore Home Server to US
Acer on Thursday contributed its own more frugal entry into the home server space within the US through the Aspire easyStore Home Server AH340. Similar to HP's MediaSmart LX195, the easyStore runs on a 1.6GHz Atom to manage traffic to and from the server without the cost overhead of other processors. Acer's larger design, however, affords it four 3.5-inch drive bays that can take as much as 8GB
21.05.2009 13:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neues iPhone: Kompass-Chip in OS 3.0 aufgetaucht
Den aktuellen Gerüchten zufolge möchte Apple ins iPhone auch einen Kompass, der fachgerecht als Magnetometer bezeichnet wird, einbauen. In der aktuellen Beta des iPhone OS sind einige Entwickler nun auf Einträge gestoßen, die die japanische Firma Asahi Kasei als Lieferanten für den passenden Kompass-Chip zeigen könnten.
21.05.2009 13:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Ad impression report proves the Palm Pre is out there, somewhere
With just over a fortnight to go before Sprint starts selling Palm's Pre, it stands to reason that a few of the units have made their way out into the wild. According to Millennial Media, that's absolutely what has happened, with this month marking the first in which it recorded "initial Palm Pre [ad] impressions." In other words, those lucky few Pre owners (or "testers," if you will) are really just goofing off online rather than testing tactility and
21.05.2009 13:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Visual Studio 2010 und .Net 4.0 als Beta-Downloads
Der Software-Konzern Microsoft hat wie erwartet die Beta-Versionen der Entwicklungsumgebung Visual Studio 2010 und des .Net Framework 4.0 zum Download bereitgestellt. Seit der Freigabe der letzten Community (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltWinRAR 3.90 Beta 2 - Multi-Format-PackprogrammPidgin 2.5.6 - Freier Multi-Messenger für viele NetzePatentverletzung: Microsoft soll Millionenstrafe zahlen
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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E-on intros Ozone 4.0 plug-in for hyper-realistic atmospheres
3ds Max, Cinema4D, LightWave, Maya and Softimage|XSI compatible E-on software, the makers Vue xStream and Vue Infinite, has introduced Ozone 4.0, an atmospheric plug-in for a range of creative software including 3ds Max, Cinema4D, LightWave, Maya and Softimage|XSI.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Macworld iPhone App of the Day: Peggle
Tired of work, friends, having a social life? Get hooked on Peggle and you'll never do anything elseWe should warn you that Peggle for iPhone is seriously addictive. That makes it a perfect contender for Macworld App of the Day.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Trackpad options missing in OS X
In previous versions of OS X, there was an option for laptops to ignore trackpad input when a mouse or other pointer device was connected. For some users, however, the option to disable the trackpad when a mouse is present is missing in OS X 10.5.6, and more still have noticed this feature gone after updating to 10.5.7.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Adium 1.4b1 released for Mac with Twitter support
The third-party social messaging client Adium has released the 1.4b1 beta version of their software. This version provides support for the popular micro-blogging Web site, Twitter, as well as many other feature updates and bug fixes. Adium is a free, open source software project for Mac OS X written by the Adium team.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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MobileMe phishing e-mail circulating
Several users are reporting an odd e-mail circulating among MobileMe subscribers. The e-mail appears to be the work of a phishing scam designed to have users enter their credit card information on a false Web site.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Knowledgebase Updates: Apple TV firewall settings, Earbud Shocks.
Apple has updated a couple of knowledgebase articles on how to configure firewalls on both Macintosh and Windows systems to work with Apple TVs. People frequently post on the Apple discussion boards about not being able to see their Apple TV devices in iTunes, and in many instances this is from firewall settings not allowing the connection through. This primarily affects Windows and pre-Leopard users, since Leopard uses a digitally signed firewall exception for iTunes.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Adobe Flash plug-in may cause online videos to freeze
Some people are experiencing an issue where videos on Web sites that require Adobe's Flash Player are freezing even after updating to the latest version of the full-release Safari 3.2.3 on their Macs. The freezing issue is also happening when using Firefox on the same sites.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Tutorial: File sharing in OS X
In order to share files on a network in the past "classic" Mac operating system, you had to access and set up items in several locations. First, you needed to enable file sharing in one location, then add users in another location, and finally navigate to individual folders in the finder to set up sharing for those locations. Because of the multiple steps for sharing items, people could lose track of the shared folders, and the permissions that each user had for the specific share point.
As with many aspects of the system, Apple has gone through extensive efforts to refine this process in OS X, and make file sharing straightforward and simple. They have done a fairly good job at it, both in the default setup for file sharing and in allowing you to customize the file-sharing setup on your computer, by making sharing both configurable through one interface and also intuitive.
21.05.2009 13:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Kommt Microsofts neue Suchmaschine "Kumo" schon Anfang Juni
So zweifelhaft einige Microsoft-Produkte auch sein mögen, in Redmond fehlt es offenbar vor allem an einem nicht: Mut. Denn das Unternehmen wagt sich nicht nur mit dem neuen Zune HD in eine zweite Runde im so ungleichen Konkurrenzkampf gegen Apple, auch auf Google hat es Microsoft abgesehen. Schon in den kommenden Wochen soll Redmonds Suchmaschinen-Konkurrent "Kumo" angreifen.
21.05.2009 13:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple-Stellenangebot: Verbesserter ARM-Prozessoren in kommenden iPhones?
Vielleicht ein bisschen spät, um noch an der kommenden dritten iPhone-Generation zu arbeiten, aber wie immer aufschlussreich ist Apples jüngste Stellenausschreibung. Demnach sucht Apple nach einem iPhone-Programmierer mit einschlägigen Erfahrungen mit ARM-Prozessoren sowie der NEON-Einheit. Grund hierfür könnte sein, dass Apple sein iPhone für den neuesten Prozessor ARMv7 Cortex optimieren will, der stark verbesserte Multimedia-Funktionen verspricht.
21.05.2009 13:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Panasonic's Class 10 SDHC cards make the wait for SDXC easier
A full 15 months after Panasonic dropped jaws with its 32GB Class 6 SDHC card, the company is hitting us up with another world's first. Announced today over in Europe, the outfit has revealed a new line of SDHC memory cards that boast a Class 10 speed rating. Said spec was recently given the green light as part of the SD Card Specification v3.0, and as you could likely surmise, the increase in transfer rates should enable the cards to better handle all that HD video your DSLR seems to be capturing these days. Still, the boost is relatively minimal (parti
21.05.2009 13:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Palm Pre wird zum Marktstart vergriffen sein
Der Sprint-Chef geht davon aus, dass das Palm Pre zum Marktstart schnell ausverkauft sein wird. Gründe dafür nannte er nicht. In den USA bringt Sprint das Palm Pre am 6. Juni 2009 auf den Markt. (Palm, Smartphone)
21.05.2009 13:05 Uhr, golem,
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21.05.2009 13:00 Uhr
Nokia's N86 8MP cruises through the FCC's database
When Nokia unveiled its N86 back in February, we Yanks were given no hope whatsoever that a US release was in the cards. We're doing our best to stifle our excitement, but it sure looks like a stateside launch is a lot closer now that said handset has made its way through the dark and murky halls of the FCC. Seen here in a lovely, washed-out shade of black, the 8 megapixel, OLED-equipped dual-slider seems no different than the one we toyed with in Barcelona, save for the whole US-friendly aspect, of course
21.05.2009 12:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Adobe adopts Microsoft Patch Tuesday strategy
Regular fixes to tackle Reader & Acrobat bugsAdobe Systems, whose applications have been hit hard by hackers, is combing through legacy code for bugs in its products and plans a regular quarterly patch release, according to a top security official.
21.05.2009 12:35 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Stellenausschreibung von Apple birgt Hinweise auf leistungsfähigere Prozessoren
Es kann als recht sicher angesehen werden, dass Apple in der nächsten oder spätestens übernächsten Generation von iPhone und iPod touch auch leistungsfähigere Prozessoren einsetzt. Gerade durch den erfolgreichen und stark beworbenen Spielemarkt ist bessere Grafikleistung durchaus interessant. Eine aktuelle Stellenausschreibung birgt Hinweise darauf, wie die kommenden Prozessoren aussehen könnten. Apple sucht demnach neue Mitarbeiter, die
21.05.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Aussie whiz-kids can cram 1.6TB on a DVD-sized disc, go Outback tonight
Don't take it personally, Blu-ray -- we still love you and all, but there's just something dreamy about baking 1.6TB of information onto a blank piece of optical media we can actually afford. According to a new report, a crew of researchers at Swinburne University of Technology in Australia have exploited the properties of a certain gold nano-rod that will theoretically enable them to shove 300 DVDs worth of data onto a single disc. Calling the method "five-dimensional optical recording," the technique "employs nanometer-scale particles of gold as a recording medium," and according to developers, it's primed for commercialization. Essen
21.05.2009 12:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Adobe plant festen Patchday
Nach dem Vorbild von Microsoft will auch Adobe künftig einen festen Patchday anbieten. Im Unterschied zu Microsofts Ansatz wird es den Patchday bei Adobe allerdings nur einmal im Quartal geben. Ein monatlicher Patchday ist nicht geplant. (Adobe)
21.05.2009 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Sun plant eigenen Java-App-Store
Es scheint so, als gäbe es nicht nur vom iPhone viele Kopien. Einige Firmen machen es wie Apple und planen ihre App-Stores, in denen Kunden zusätzliche Programme herunter laden können. Nun kündigt auch Java-Entwickler Sun an, im Juni einen Shop eröffnen zu wollen
21.05.2009 12:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Review: Casio EX-FC100 digital camera
It’s the high-speed shooting features that really set the Exilim EX-FC100 from other point-and-shoot cameras. Otherwise, it's a very capable device, offering all of the features you’d expect in a compact, pocket-size camera.
21.05.2009 12:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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21.05.2009 12:00 Uhr
TG Sambo debuts LLUON Kidscom desktop PC
Laptops may be the form factor of choice for kid-friendly computers these days, but there's still some room out there for good 'ol desktops, and TG Sambo looks to have produced a pretty nifty one with its new LLUON Kidscom PC. While there's not much in the way of specific details, the system appears to based on the company's more adult-minded LLUON A1 all-in-one PC, with it adding a touchscreen to the mix, along with the company's own "TG Kids Browser" interface that promises to allow access to a range of educational materials. TG Sambo also looks to have a slightly different model that opts for an even more all-in-one design (pictured
21.05.2009 11:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sicherheitsloch in MacOS X seit fünf Monaten nicht beseitigt
Seit mittlerweile fünf Monaten weist MacOS X ein gefährliches Sicherheitsloch in der Java Virtual Machine auf. Angreifer können damit ein fremdes System unter ihre Kontrolle bringen. Ein Sicherheitsspezialist hat Beispielcode veröffentlicht, der die Arbeitsweise der Sicherheitslücke zeigt. (Apple, Mac)
21.05.2009 11:50 Uhr, golem,
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Sun will riesigen AppStore für Java aufbauen
Der IT-Konzern Sun Microsystems plant den Start eines riesigen AppStores für Java-Anwendungen. Dieser soll das Geschäft mit der Entwicklungsplattform deutlich ankurbeln, teilte Sun-Chef Jonathan Schwartz mit. (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltHewlett-Packard entlässt weitere 6.400 MitarbeiterNetzsperren: Umfrage der Kinderhilfe unbrauchbarFrankreich: Einspruch gegen "Three Strikes"-Gesetz
21.05.2009 11:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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App Store: Sonic the Hedgehog, Gameloft-Preissenkungen, StoneLoops (Video)
Video: Touch Arcade Aus Segas Mega Drive-Fundus: Die Sonic the Hedgehog-Portierung für iPhone plus iPod touch traf im App Store ein, läuft ab iPhone OS 2.2.1, ist platzschonende 2,4MB groß und kostet 5 Euro: iTunes-Affiliate-Link. -- Gameloft senkt weiter fleißig Preise: Terminator Salvation wurde schon wenige Tage nach Veröffentlichung auf 5 Euro
21.05.2009 11:35 Uhr, fscklog,
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Jetpack: Die nächste Generation der Firefox-Erweiterungen
Mozilla hat mit Jetpack ein neues Projekt ins Leben gerufen, das künftig neuartige Erweiterungen für Firefox erlaubt. Für die Programmierung von Jetpack-Erweiterungen werden nur HTML- und JavaScript-Kenntnisse benötigt. Jetpack-Erweiterungen lassen sich dann ohne einen Neustart des Browsers ein- oder ausschalten. (Firefox, API)
21.05.2009 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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iPhone-Apps-der-Woche: iPhone-Anwendungen für Autofahrer und solche die es werden wollen
Was gibt es im App Store von Apple, das man unbedingt auf seinem iPhone installieren sollte? maclife.de gibt regelmäßig einen Über- und Einblick in besonders nützliche, interessante oder brandneue Applikationen für das iPhone und den iPod touch. Heute erfahren Sie alles über ein Programm zum Auffinden der günstigsten Tankstelle, eine Anwendung die über aktuelle Staus informiert, eine App die Ihnen hilft Ihr Auto wiederzufinden sowie ein Programm, das beim Lernen für die theoretische Führerscheinprüfung hilft.
21.05.2009 11:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony's 400-disc BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Mega Changer reportedly coming soon
There's no doubt that Sony has a 400-disc Blu-ray Mega Changer on the cooker -- heck, we saw the thing last year at CEDIA -- but up until now, there's been no indication of its nearness to market. According to a vague Swiss product page and a report from Sony Insider, however, the launch date is indeed drawing near. If hunches prove legitimate, the BDP-CX7000ES will allow 400 of your favorite BD flicks to sit within a single console, and we've every reason to believe that this one will sup
21.05.2009 11:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Frankreich: Einspruch gegen "Three Strikes"-Gesetz
Der französische Verfassungsrat soll das kürzlich beschlossene Gesetz zur Einführung der so genannten "Three Strikes"-Regelung kippen. Das berichtete die Tageszeitung 'Le Monde'. Einen entsprechenden Antrag (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltChip-Fehler: Versicherung klagt nun gegen NvidiaHewlett-Packard entlässt weitere 6.400 MitarbeiterNetzsperren: Umfrage der Kinderhilfe unbrauchbar
21.05.2009 11:06 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Papers for iPhone
If you need access to scholarly research on-the-go, then Papers is certainly the go-to application on the iPhone and iPod touch, although this initial release stumbles in a few areas.
21.05.2009 11:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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21.05.2009 11:00 Uhr
Wider dem Kabelsalat: maclife.de verlost 10 Magneats
Verknotete Kopfhörer-Kabel sind ein Ärgernis. Mit den Magneats soll dieser Ärger der Vergangenheit angehören, denn mit dem patentierten Magnetsystem sollen sich die Kabel auf genau die passende Länge einstellen lassen. Neben weniger "Kabelsalat" soll die Verwendung eines Magneat auch in einem verringerten Verletzungsrisiko für Mensch und Gerät resultieren: Die Kabel werden direkt am Körper entlanggeführt, womit die Gefahr des Herausreißens der Ohrstöpsel minimiert wird
21.05.2009 10:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Patentverletzung: Microsoft soll Millionenstrafe zahlen
Wie am gestrigen Mittwoch bekannt wurde, ist der Softwareriese Microsoft von einem Gericht im US-Bundesstaat Texas zu einer Schadenersatzzahlung von 200 Millionen US-Dollar verurteilt worden. Der Grund: (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMicrosoft: Support für Office 2000 endet am 14. JuniWinRAR 3.90 Beta 2 - Multi-Format-PackprogrammPidgin 2.5.6 - Freier Multi-Messenger für viele Netze
21.05.2009 10:51 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Palm Pre casually boots from the cold comfort of a blue Corian countertop
If we were a Palm employee and someone caught us using a Pre in public right about now -- being the bumbling, unsuave fools that we are -- we imagine the conversation would go something like this:
"Excuse me, sir, is that a Palm Pre?"
"What, this? No, it's a RAZR."
"Why does it look like a Pre then? And why does the screen say Palm on it?"
"Ah, uh, [unintelligible] emulator it's in the App Store. I, uh"
"You can use the App Store with a RAZR?"
"Yes. Gotta I'm late for good talking to you!"
And with that, we'd hurriedly stuff our c
21.05.2009 10:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Luftgetriebener Akku soll zehnfache Kapazität bieten
Die schottische University of St Andrews hat ein Konzept einer wiederaufladbaren Batterie vorgestellt, die zehnmal mehr Strom als heute übliche Lithium-Ionen- oder Lithium-Polymer-Modelle speichern kann. Sie wird als "air-fueled" bezeichnet, also sauerstoffgetrieben, und heißt deshalb STAIR (St. Andrews Air).
21.05.2009 10:35 Uhr, ZDNet Deutschland,
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Apple: Nächstes iPhone kommt angeblich am 17. Juni
In der jüngsten Vergangenheit sind immer wieder Gerüchte um eine mögliche neue Version des iPhone aufgetaucht. Unter Berufung auf eine Apple-nahe Quelle nennt 'appleiphoneapps.com' nun einige Details zu dem (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltPalm Pre: Smartphone mit webOS kommt am 6. JuniMarktforscher: Handy-Absatz bricht im 1. Quartal einApple warnt vor Stromschlägen durch iPod & iPhone
21.05.2009 10:21 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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ilovedesign.com launches '8x8 London' design event
The event will be fast paced, packed with thoughts and ideas says organisers ilovedesign.com in association with Quark and Design Week magazine has announced a new live design event in London this July. The event 8x8 London will feature eight talented designers that have just eight minutes each to share what inspires them, where they get their ideas from and what motivates them to create exceptional designs.
21.05.2009 10:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Sonic für das iPhone erschienen
Verdächtig still war es nach der Veröffentlichung von Super Monkey Ball und Columns Deluxe um Sega, selbst im Vergleich mit anderen japanischen Herstellern zeigte sich Sega eher zurückhaltend in der iPhone-Unterstützung. Doch nun ist das erste Sonic the Hedgehog erschienen und könnte der Anfang einer ganzen Reihe von Mega-Drive-Umsetzungen sein.
21.05.2009 10:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Waterproof 5D Mark II housing allows for 1080p under the sea
People are already using Canon's groundbreaking 5D Mark II to shoot feature films, but we never thought we'd see the next Jaws captured with a DSLR. 'Course, whether or not Mr. Spielberg will actually choose to use one remains to be seen, but at least the option's there now. Famed underwater imaging company Sea&Sea has just outed its newest waterproof casing, promising to keep the 1080p-capable DSLR safe for up to 60 meters under the surface. The only issue? It'll set you back almost as much as the camera body, or ¥283
21.05.2009 10:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 10:00 Uhr
App Store-Ticker: Spiele, Nützliches und Werbe-Apps
Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe (kostenlos) bringt Tourdaten, Infos sowie ein paar Soundloops von DM aufs iPhone. (Danke Simon)
iPollen (2,39 Euro) spuckt tagesaktuelle Pollenflug-Infos inklusive Vorhersage für den nächsten Tag aus.
Nochmal Musik: Dave Matthews Band Revenge (3,99 Euro) ist die neueste Veröffentlichung der Tap Tap-Macher Tapulous.
Johnny Crash (3,99 Euro) ist das neueste Produkt von Weiterlesen
21.05.2009 09:36 Uhr, iPhone-ticker,
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Apple konnte Anteil am Smartphone-Markt verdoppeln
Die weltweiten Verkaufszahlen für die ersten drei Monate dieses Jahres sehen für Apple gut aus: Mit 3,94 Millionen verkaufter iPhones konnte der dritte Platz hinter Research in Motion und Nokia gehalten werden. Gegenüber dem Vorjahr konnte Apple den Marktanteil verdoppeln, ein Ergebnis der Einführung des iPhone 3G und der Erweiterung des Vertriebsnetzes. Ebenfalls erfreulich ist der wachsende Anteil von Smartphones am Gesamtmarkt für Mobiltelefone, der nun 13,5 Prozent ausmacht.
21.05.2009 09:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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MicroSD-to-USB Mobidapter is a smartphone's best friend
Okay, so maybe it's just a microSD-equipped smartphone's best friend, but you get the idea. Unlike traditional [insert flash format here]-to-USB adapters, Elan's Mobidapter provides a direct bridge from your microSD slot to your external USB hard drive. The result? Dead simple phone backups and file transfers, all without the use of a PC in the middle. Elan asserts that the currently unpriced device will begin shipping in mid-June, and if you're still baffled about how this thing operates, check the yawn-inducing demonstration vid after the break.Continue reading MicroSD-to-USB Mobidapter is a smartp
21.05.2009 09:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsofts „Kumo“ ab nächster Woche?
Microsofts kommende Suchmaschine „Kumo“, über die derzeit noch viel spekuliert wird, soll Gerüchten zufolge in der nächsten Woche vorgestellt werden. Die Präsentation soll im Rahmen der Konferenz „All Things Digital“ stattfinden, berichtet das WallStreet Journal.
21.05.2009 09:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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In Kürze: Aktuelles aus dem App Store
Depeche Mode Sounds of the Universe (kostenlos) bringt Tourdaten, Infos sowie ein paar Soundloops von DM aufs iPhone oder den iPod touch. (Danke Simon)
iPollen (2,39 Euro) spuckt tagesaktuelle Pollenflug-Infos inklusive Vorhersage für den nächsten Tag aus.
Nochmal Musik: Dave Matthews Band Revenge (3,99 Euro) ist die neueste Veröffentlichung der Tap Tap-Mache
21.05.2009 09:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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21.05.2009 9:00 Uhr
Music downloads coming to PSN, PSP?
Ready for some more PSP rumors? CNET's got it on good word that Sony's been talking to some of the big recording labels about putting their music on the PlayStation Network for download, specifically with the PSP in mind. It really isn't much of a stretch, especially when you think about the service's ever-growing library of movies and TV shows. And of course, Sony itself is one of the four largest music companies in the world, so if it really had to go on its own for a bit, it should be able to muster a few good artists. It's just a rumor for now, but this definitely feels like the natural progression for PSN and the company's do-everything device. You know what would go great with a PSP music d
21.05.2009 08:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Der Apple Store an der Bahnhofstrasse entblättert sich (Update)
Auf twitpic ist das erste Foto vom «entpackten» Apple Store an der Bahnhofstrasse 77 in Zürich aufgetaucht. Die «Verpackung» wurde heute Abend entfernt und so kann ab sofort in den Store herein gesehen werden. Apple Store Bahnhofstrasse 77 entblättert sich, by iTux Der neue Apple Store öffnet am Freitag um 12 Uhr seine Tore - wir werden live vor Ort dabei sein und wie gewohnt ausführlich über…
21.05.2009 08:35 Uhr, macprime,
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21.05.2009 8:00 Uhr
Acer launches easyStore Home Server: 1TB expandable storage for $400
Acer's entering the home server market, and its first entry's gonna be the easyStore AH340-UA230N with built-in Windows Home Server. It's juiced up with Intel Atom 230 processor and 2GB DDR2 RAM, and in addition to 1TB of storage, you've got three 3.5-inch hot swappable bays for a possible total of 7TB of storage. Throw in some DLNA 1.5 certification and a $400 price tag, and you've got yourself pretty decent competitor to HP's MediaSmart lineup. According to the presser, it should be available sometime around now-ish. Mosey on after the break for a look at the its innards.Continue reading Acer launches easyStore Home Server: 1TB expandable storage fo
21.05.2009 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony's OLED X-series Walkman torn apart, stripped of its dignity
Well, well, well what do we have here? Oh, it's Sony's anxiously awaited (in the States, that is) OLED X-series Walkman, all ripped to shreds before most of us have even held one in our tiny hands. Yes, a Holmesian sleuth over at Sony Insider has trolled the FCC for the internal shots of this dude, and discovered a few tidbits of heretofore unknown info, namely that the PMP boasts a 250MHz NEC MP201 ARM processor. There's one more shot after the break, and be sure to hit up the read link for all the pertinent, discernable specs.
21.05.2009 07:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 7:00 Uhr
Dell adding Mini 10 TV tuner, passion purple color options today
When Dell said its Mini 10 TV tuner was coming this summer, well, we didn't expect it to be so soon. The company's dropped us a line to say we should expect to see it as a customization option starting sometime today, presumably along with the external antenna that's needed when the signal's low. The cost is an extra $50 and it'll net you over-the-air ATSC -- that's the new HD format, for those who haven't been keeping track. Additionally, a seventh color, passion purple, is being added to the library, and if your heart's set on cherry red, you'll be happy to know they're now a part of the (PRODUCT) RED portfolio, meaning Dell will donate $5 to the Global Fund with each purchase. No pics of the new hue just yet, but if any of these n
21.05.2009 06:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 6:00 Uhr
TRENDnet unveils 802.11n WiFi security camera
TRENDnet has announced its newest addition to the Wireless IPView Camera Series, the Wireless N IP Camera, also known as the TV-IP512WN. The camera is intended for security purposes, allowing two-way audio and video streaming over the internet. The TV-IP512WN features 300MBps wireless N technology, improving the bandwidth and giving the camera a wide range of capabilities.
21.05.2009 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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The Daily Roundup: here's what you might've missed
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21.05.2009 05:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 5:00 Uhr
Keepin' it real fake, part CCXIII: Magic trick goes awry on eBay
Sigh. Where to begin? It looks like a Magic, it smells like a Magic, but the perfectionist in us fully understands that it's absolutely not a Magic. The self-proclaimed followup to HTC's G1 has itself an impostor, and that very shammer is parading around on eBay for the low, low price of $122.99. Granted, that doesn't buy you an HTC logo, Android
21.05.2009 04:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 4:00 Uhr
Symbian Foundation boss talks up Symbian for netbooks, and more
We've already seen Symbian ported to an Atom-based PC for kicks, but it looks like Symbian Foundation boss Tim Holbrow already has some considerably grander plans, and says that we could actually see some Symbian-running netbooks in stores before too long. As TechRadar reports, when asked if we'll see Symbian netbooks on the market, Holbrow replied "I think so, yep," before intriguingly adding that he thinks the real question is "will netbooks carry on being netbooks?" Apparently, Holbrow sees netbooks becoming nothing more than a "single pr
21.05.2009 03:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 3:00 Uhr
Tutorial: File sharing in OS X
In order to share files on a network in the past "classic" Mac operating system, you had to access and set up items in several locations. First, you needed to enable file sharing in one location, then add users in another location, and finally navigate to individual folders in the finder to set up sharing for those locations. Because of the multiple steps for sharing items, people could lose track of the shared folders, and the permissions that each user had for the specific share point.
As with many aspects of the system, Apple has gone through extensive efforts to refine this process in OS X, and make file sharing straightforward and simple. They have done a fairly good job at it, both in the default setup for file sharing and in allowing you to customize the file-sharing setup on your computer, by making sharing both configurable through one interface and also intuitive.
21.05.2009 02:50 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Multicard-lovin' dual SATA HDD dock keeps the dream alive
It's funny, really. Years back, we figured this SATA HDD dock was a one-off device that would get swept under the rug as quickly as it reached prominence. And yet, here we are in May of 2009 looking at the latest iteration of a product that won't ever stop reinventing itself. Brando's Dual SATA HDD Multi-Function Dock with One Touch Backup (yeah, seriously) doubles up on elder models by holding two 2.5- or 3.5-inch hard drives, and it also accepts a litany of flash cards.
21.05.2009 02:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.05.2009 2:00 Uhr
Pidgin 2.5.6 - Freier Multi-Messenger für viele Netze
Pidgin, vormals Gaim, ist ein kostenloser Multi-Messenger. Mit ihm ist es möglich, mit Freunden und Bekannten über fast alle bekannten Protokolle zu kommunizieren, darunter AIM, ICQ, MSN, Yahoo, IRC, Jabber, (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltOpera bringt Browser als VfB Stuttgart-SondereditionMicrosoft: Support für Office 2000 endet am 14. JuniWinRAR 3.90 Beta 2 - Multi-Format-Packprogramm
21.05.2009 01:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Great low-cost Mac software
Roman Loyola and Dan Frakes join Christopher Breen in this week's podcast to talk about GemFest, our annual look at the best in low-cost (and no-cost) Mac software.
21.05.2009 01:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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Xbox-Spiel Braid jetzt für Mac erhältlich
Das Jump’n’Run-Angebot für den Mac als ausbaufähig zu bezeichnen, wäre noch beschönigend formuliert. Da kommt Braid genau richtig: Das Hüpfspiel mit Puzzle- und Plattformelementen erschien 2008 für Xbox Live und konnte sowohl Kritiker als auch Spieler überzeugen. Indie-Entwickler Jonathan Blow hatte viel seines eigenen Kapitals in den Titel gesteckt.
21.05.2009 01:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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ASUS delivers full specs on Eee PC 1005HA Seashell
ASUS' Eee PC 1008HA hasn't even had a moment to enjoy its spot in the limelight, and already the company is pushing out even more machines in the rapidly expanding Seashell range. The Eee PC 1005HA is slated to launch with Windows XP Home, a battery good for 10.5 hours (we'll believe it when we see it) and a 160GB hard drive. There's also 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display (1,204 x 600 resolution) and your choice of Intel's played-out Atom N270 or N280. The rest of the innards could b
21.05.2009 01:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple weiter mit Providern in Gesprächen über iPhone 3G
In einigen Ländern gibt es mehrere Anbieter für das iPhone und es dürften noch mehr werden: In Neuseeland befindet sich Apple in Verhandlungen mit der Telecom. Man kennt sich dabei durchaus, denn wichtige Angestellte des Telekommunikationskonzerns haben früher für Apple gearbeitet, der Chef der IT-Serviceabteilung telefoniert sogar bereits mit dem iPhone.
21.05.2009 01:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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WinRAR 3.90 Beta 2 - Multi-Format-Packprogramm
WinRAR ist ein bekanntes Packprogramm, das zahlreiche Formate unterstützt, darunter ZIP, RAR und ISO. Obwohl die Software kostenpflichtig ist, lässt sie sich als Testversion unbegrenzt lang nutzen. WinRAR (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltSophos bringt Anti-Virus-Software für KlingonenWindows Media Center bekommt Netflix-StreamingMicrosoft: Support für Office 2000 endet am 14. Juni
21.05.2009 01:21 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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QNAP releases SS-439 Pro Turbo NAS data server
QNAP Systems has released the latest addition to the Turbo NAS series, the SS-439 Pro Turbo. The data-server unit consists of four 2.5-inch SATA hard drives that utilize Intel's Atom platform, with 256-bit AES encryption and disk-on-module technologies designed to help minimize the size of the unit and keep data secure. The device is designed to save energy, operating on about 18W. The product als
21.05.2009 01:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Verizon receives highest customer satisfaction rating
According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index survey, Verizon Wireless received the highest customer-satisfaction rating of all the US wireless carriers. This is Verizon's sixth consecutive year with the top rank. The company scored above the industry average and recorded a three-percent improvement over last year. The carrier has also achieved strong customer loyalty with the lowest custo
21.05.2009 01:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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21.05.2009 1:00 Uhr
Video: Intel-backed Volkswagen infotainment system gets demonstrated
Volkswagen has been known to dabble in exotic places when it comes to in-dash entertainment, and while it's latest initiative isn't totally far-fetched, it's still worth a peek. The automaker has recently teamed up with Intel in order to develop a prototype head unit that's completely self-enclosed, meaning that there's no carputer hanging out in the trunk handling the dirty work. The touchscreen-based infotainment center shown in the video past the break is rocking Windows XP underneath and gladly accepts a number of gesture-based inputs. For example, motorists can swipe down to play or pause a track, while swiping left or right anywhere on the panel moves the playlis
21.05.2009 00:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Netzteil mit 80 Plus Gold von Cooler Master
Nach sechzehn „80 Plus“-, drei „80 Plus Bronze“- und drei „80 Plus Silver“-Netzteilen hat Cooler Master nun auch ein erstes „80 Plus Gold“-Netzteil mit Effizienzen von 87,5 Prozent bei 20 Prozent Last, 90,05 Prozent bei 50 Prozent Last und 87,19 Prozent bei 100 Prozent Last angekündigt.
21.05.2009 00:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Briefly: MyService now Apple certified, ZENONIA video
In brief: MyService, a company that has offered repairs on Apple products since 2001, has announced that it is now an Apple Authorized Service Provider. The certification allows the company to perform warranty repairs, in addition to a variety of out-of-warranty services. Meanwhile, Gamevil has released a new video that details some of the features of its upcoming game ZENONIA. The video outlines
21.05.2009 00:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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HTC passes CDMA / GSM hybrid Touch Pro2 through the FCC
Remember that Touch Pro2 we saw in Sprint livery yesterday? A leaked roadmap indicated that this would be a global roaming device packing both CDMA and GSM radios -- and Telus' inventory system certainly corroborates the existence of such a device. Further proof now comes to us in the form of an FCC filing for yet another variant of the Rhodium (HTC's codename for
21.05.2009 00:26 Uhr, Engadget,
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat Homepage online
GSC Game World hat neben der neuen Homepage zu „S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat“ einige neue Screenshots sowie die Systemanforderungen zu dem neuesten S.T.A.L.K.E.R Standalone-Addon veröffentlicht. Die Handlung von Call of Pripyat (CoP) spielt Unmittelbar nach der dem Ende von S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
21.05.2009 00:25 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat Homepage Online
GSC Game World hat neben der neuen Homepage zu „S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat“ einige neue Screenshots sowie die Systemanforderungen zu dem neuesten S.T.A.L.K.E.R Standalone-Addon veröffentlicht. Die Handlung von Call of Pripyat (CoP) spielt Unmittelbar nach der dem Ende von S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl.
21.05.2009 00:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Popular 'Braid' Game Now Available for Mac
A very popular Xbox video game has made its way to the Mac. Braid for Mac was released today alongside a free downloadable demo. The full version costs $14.95. Explore the human condition and manipulate time in the lush, painterly
21.05.2009 00:05 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Twitter-Updates des Tages
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aenima schreibt: WoW: Patch 3.1.2 heute live | Deutsche Patch Notes
21.05.2009 00:05 Uhr, Macinplay,
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