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01.06.2009 24:00 Uhr
New iPhones to come in 4,8,16,32GB varieties?
Engadget's sources say that new iPhones will come in just about every size imaginable.
we're hearing from a trusted source that new iPhones in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities just garnered approval by the PCS Type Review Certification Board, the standards body responsible for certificating handsets for use with some carriers (AT&T, for instance)
Wow. If so, that 4GB model is going to have a low starting price point. That might make the Androids and Pres a harder sell.
01.06.2009 23:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Sony Ericsson ditching Memory Stick Micro cards in favor of MicroSD
Sony Ericsson already tipped its hand by including nothing but plain old microSD in its recently announced Satio, Yari and Aino phones (not to mention the K850 even further back), but it looks like TrustedReviews has now gotten the official word straight from the source: SE is dropping Sony's own Memory Stick Micro format (or M2) in favor of the decidedly more standard microSD. While it's not
01.06.2009 23:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Mob games for the iPhone
Mafia Wars and iMobsters both give iPhone and iPod touch users the chance to live the life of a mobile mafioso. But which of the two games has won Ben Boychuk's heart and mind?
01.06.2009 23:50 Uhr, Macworld,
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Updates: iTunes 8.2, QuickTime 7.6.2 und GarageBand 5.0.2
Über die Softwareaktualisierung oder apple.com stehen folgende Aktualisierungen zum Herunterladen bereit: iTunes 8.2 (Mac OS X, Windows) «unterstützt jetzt auch iPhones und iPod touches mit dem iPhone 3.0 Software-Updates. iTunes 8.2 bietet außerdem optimierte Bedienungshilfen und Fehlerbehebungen», so Apple und eine Sicherheitslücke wurde zudem geschlossen. Größe: 79,3 Megabyte. «QuickTime 7.6.2 (Mac OS
01.06.2009 23:50 Uhr, fscklog,
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BFG inadvertently outs new Intel Core i7 950 / 975 CPUs in Phobos gaming PC
So, here's an interesting one. Intel has yet to officially launch the two newest members of its Core i7 crew, but that little factoid isn't stopping BFG Technologies from doing the honors. Today, the company has introduced its freshest gaming rig, the Phobos, complete with Core i7 950 (Phobos Advanced) and Core i7 975 (Phobos Elite) CPU options. Furthermore, BFG is claiming that these new machines are the first ever to offer one-touch CPU and GPU overclocking, as all that can be handled on the front-mounted touch panel on the tower itself. Heck, there's even an integrated iPhone / iPod dock on the top of this bad boy. The Phobos rigs a
01.06.2009 23:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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iTunes 8.2 verfügbar
Seit kurzem ist iTunes 8.2 verfügbar und liefert neben einigen nicht näher genannten Fehlermeldungen auch eine weitere interessante Funktion: Es unterstützt iPhones und iPod touch mit iPhone OS 3.0. Was zu bedenken ist: Bisher dauerte es in solchen Fällen nicht lange, bis auch das entsprechende Hardware-Update seinen Weg zu den Benutzern findet…
01.06.2009 23:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Quicktime 7.62 und GarageBand-Update verfügbar
Neben dem iTunes-Update sind noch zwei weitere Updates erhältlich: Quicktime 7.62 ist ein allgemeines Sicherheits- und Stabilitätsupdate, GarageBand 5.0.2 für GarageBand ‘09 verbessert den Einkauf von Künstler-Übungen im Übungs-Store und den Zugriff auf die installierten Jam-Packs innerhalb des Loop-Browsers.
01.06.2009 23:35 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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DSLR Remote reaches App Store [finish this]
As promised in late May, onOne has released DSLR Remote for the iPhone and iPod touch. When linked through a Wi-Fi network, the software lets users control Canon DSLRs at a distance. The Lite edition simply lets users trigger a camera and see the end result of photos; the more expensive Professional activates extra detailed controls.
01.06.2009 23:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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GarageBand '09 updated to version 5.0.2
Apple has released an update to their GarageBand home recording and multitrack mixing and editing program. The update is 108MB and can be downloaded via Software Update for now, but should appear soon on the Apple updates page.
01.06.2009 23:20 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Toshiba NB205 hands-on, looking rather sweet
Laptop's just put up its hands-on of Toshiba's latest 10.1-inch netbook, the NB205. They're giving it pretty high marks as far as design goes, calling the keyboard and trackpad "stellar," and the battery "promising." It boasts an LED-backlit LCD which they're pretty fond of, and we have to say we're really liking the metal look ourselves. The NB205 will come in two configurations, with the higher-end boasting an Intel Atom N280 CPU, 1GB of RAM and an 160GB hard drive with Windows XP Home. The lower end model will come in pink, blue, white and brown for $349 (it's got a plastic, non-island style keyboard), while the metal, higher end model will come only in black and will run $399. There
01.06.2009 23:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple security update addresses iTunes vulnerability
Apple on Monday released iTunes 8.2, a software update which also addresses a security vulnerability. A stack buffer overflow existed when parsing "itms:" URLs, potentially allowing a maliciously crafted website to cause application termination or arbitrary code execution. The issue has been addressed through improved bounds checking.
01.06.2009 23:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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iTunes 8.2, QuickTime 7.6.2 updates go live
Apple has published updates for two of its main media playback utilities, iTunes and QuickTime. The most crucial is iTunes 8.2, which introduces support for the yet-to-be-released iPhone 3.0 firmware; the upgrade may signify an iPhone 3.0 debut on or around Apple's imminent WWDC event, scheduled to begin June 8th. Also addressed in the download are unspecified bugfixes and accessibility improveme
01.06.2009 23:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.06.2009 23:00 Uhr
New iPhones approved in capacities from 4GB up to 32GB?
4GB to 32GB -- that's one hell of a range, but we're hearing from a trusted source that new iPhones in 4GB, 8GB, 16GB, and 32GB capacities just garnered approval by the PCS Type Review Certification Board, the standards body responsible for certificating handsets for use with some carriers (AT&T, for instance). If true, this would lend credence to the belief that Apple will be introducing at least two new models this summer -- ostensibly at WWDC, until we're told otherwise -- because it seems unlikely that the company would be looking to wrap high-end hardware around ridiculously light sto
01.06.2009 22:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple updates iTunes to 8.2.0, Quicktime to 7.6.2, adds iPhone OS 3.0 support
Apple has just released updates to iTunes and Quicktime, paving the way for the coming 3.0 version of iPhone OS, expected to be released next week during Apple's WorldWide Developers Conference.
iTunes 8.2 now supports iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update. iTunes 8.2 also includes many accessibility improvements and bug fixes.
For information on the security content of this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222
QuickTime 7.6.2 includes changes that increase reliability, improve compatibility and enhance security. This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users. For detailed information on this update, please visit this website: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3520. For information on the security content of this update, pl
01.06.2009 22:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Apple updates GarageBand to 5.0.2
Hot on the heels of iTunes and QuickTime, here comes an update to Apple's music application, GarageBand, which gets bumped to 5.0.2, mostly bringing bug fixes
This update addresses general compatibility issues, improves overall stability, and fixes a number of other minor issues. The issues addressed include:
Improved purchasing experience for Artist Lessons in the GarageBand Lesson Store
Accessing installed Jam Packs in the loop browser
The update is recommended for all users of GarageBand ’09 and required to use the Lesson Store.
01.06.2009 22:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Tip: Using the 'Command' key to organize background windows.
Various features of Mac OS X are quite convenient for work flow and window organization, especially when it comes to managing windows behind the foremost one. For instance, you can scroll the contents of a background window by hovering the mouse over it and using the scroll wheel or two-finger scrolling on Apple trackpads. You can also directly click the close, minimize, or zoom buttons on windows without bringing them to the front.
01.06.2009 22:50 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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News: Apple releases iTunes 8.2 ahead of iPhone OS 3.0
Apple has released iTunes 8.2, the latest version of its digital media management software. According to Apple’s release notes, iTunes 8.2 supports “iPhone or iPod touch with the iPhone 3.0 Software Update,” and also includes “many accessibility improvements and bug fixes.” In April, Apple began providing registered iPhone developers with a pre-release version of iTunes 8.2, which was required to activate the later beta…
01.06.2009 22:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iTunes 8.2, QuickTime 7.6.2 und GarageBand 5.0.2 erschienen
Apple hat soeben über die Software-Aktualisierung diverse Updates herausgegeben. iTunes wurde auf die Version 8.2 aktualisiert, die für Kompatibilität mit der iPhone Software 3.0 sorgt:"iTunes 8.2 unterstützt jetzt auch iPhones und iPod touches mit dem iPhone 3.0 Software-Update. iTunes 8.2 bietet außerdem optimierte Bedienungshilfen und Fehlerbehebungen." Außerdem hat Apple auch eine neue Version von QuickTime veröffentlicht. Das Upd
01.06.2009 22:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Updates: iTunes 8.2 und Quicktime 7.62 verfügbar
Über die Software-Aktualisierung zu beziehen, liefert uns Apple zu später Stunde noch frische Updates für iTunes und Quicktime und schließt dabei unter anderem auch offene Sicherheitslücken. In den gewohnt kurzen Notizen zum Download heißt es:
iTunes:
iTunes 8.2 unterstützt jetzt auch iPhones und iPod touches mit dem iPhone 3.0 Software-Update. iTunes 8.2 bietet außerdem optimierte Bedienungshilfen Weiterlesen
01.06.2009 22:36 Uhr, iPhone-ticker,
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Apple to start re-charging for re-downloading apps directly on the iPhone
The iPhone Blog (via MacRumors) alerts us to a pretty disconcerting new item about the mobile App Store. Apparently Apple is going to start recharging users for re-downloading their apps? iPhone developers who are using the iPhone 3 OS are getting messages similar to the one you see on your right->
Strangely, it isn't all apps. Today, we re-downloaded 30 MB
01.06.2009 22:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Safari 3 to have Geolocation
This one might have passed a lot of you by. Mobile Safari in iPhone 3.0 will allow GPS calls directly in the browser. Browser geolocation is a relatively new, but very exciting technology. That's how apps like Google Latitude will work as WebApps. For developers, (or Firefox 3.5 users) you can check this out now by going here. Full story at Computerworld.
01.06.2009 22:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Best Buy running out of iPhones
As reported around the web today, Best Buy is quickly running out of iPhones. This is the time of year when you really don't want to break/lose your iPhone. From now until iPhone 2009's release, you could be SOL. At the moment AT&T and Apple still have them in stockbut for how long?
01.06.2009 22:36 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Updates: iTunes 8.2 und Quicktime 7.62
Über die Software-Aktualisierung zu beziehen, liefert uns Apple zu später Stunde noch frische Updates für iTunes und Quicktime und schließt dabei unter anderem auch offene Sicherheitslücken. In den gewohnt kurzen Notizen zum Download heißt es:
iTunes:
iTunes 8.2 unterstützt jetzt auch iPhones und iPod touches mit dem iPhone 3.0 Software-Update. iTunes 8.2 bietet außerdem optimierte Bedienungshilfen und Fehlerbehebungen. Informationen zu den Security Updates erhalten Sie hier.
Quicktime:
QuickTime 7.62 verbessert die Zuverlässigkeit, Kompatibilität sowie die Sicherheit. Dieses Update wird allen Benutzern von QuickTime 7 empfohlen. Mehr Infos gibt es hier.
01.06.2009 22:35 Uhr, iFun.de,
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Net Applications: Mac OS X, iPhone und Safari-Marktanteil im Mai gestiegen
Laut Net Applications, die Benutzerdaten von vielen bekannten Webseiten auswerten um Marktanteile zu errechnen, hat Apple im Mai 2009 zulegen können: Der Mac-Marktanteil stieg von 9,73 im April auf 9,81 im Mai 2009. Das Apple iPhone ist nun für 0,6% aller Zugriffe auf die von Net Applications überwachten Seiten verantwortlich, 0,05% mehr als noch im April. Apples Web Browser Safari, der für Mac wie auch für Windows zur Verfügung steht,
01.06.2009 22:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Apple Releases iTunes 8.2 and QuickTime 7.6.2
Apple today released iTunes 8.2 via Software Update. The update adds support for iPhone OS 3.0, which is expected to be featured at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference next week and be released in the near future.iTunes 8.2 now
01.06.2009 22:20 Uhr, Macrumors,
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Adobe intros first beta of Flash Catalyst
Adobe has posted the first public beta of Flash Catalyst, a new tool for Flash website and application designers. The software helps convert art from Photoshop and Illustrator into practical interfaces, through the creation of interactive prototypes. No coding is done within Catalyst; instead designs are published in the form of SWF files, which can be shared with developers in order to demonstr
01.06.2009 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Alereon iPhone add-on to allow wireless sync
Alereon on Monday announced it will show off an Ultra WideBand (UWB) AL5301 peripheral for iPhone and iPods that would allow users to sync the devices with PCs and Macs wirelessly. At the same time, the adapter has an extra battery pack that provides extra operating life for the Apple devices, though its capacity or how much time it will add is unknown. The AL5301 will be shown to the public at th
01.06.2009 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Gear4 ChargeDock
Called ChargeDock (£40/$75), Gear4's simple and austere black charging and synchronization dock for the iPod and iPhone comes with a power adapter, USB cable, and inserts to resize its dock for certain iPod and iPhone models. It doesn't offer the audio out or remote control functionality found in Gear4's ProControl AV unit.
01.06.2009 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Gear4 CDM-100 CD Micro System
As a budget-priced "micro system" for users of iPods who also happen to still have CD collections, Gear4's new CDM-100 (£90/$150) includes two speakers -- each with two drivers -- as well as a main console with AM/FM radio tuning, a top-loading CD drive, and an iPod dock. Interestingly, the main console's clock includes an alarm and snooze feature, as well as station memory for the radio. The system includes an elaborate remote control and…
01.06.2009 22:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.06.2009 22:00 Uhr
Rechtsstreit um "Netbook"-Bezeichnung beigelegt
Das Wort "Netbook" wird mittlerweile bei vielen Herstellern als Bezeichnung von kleinen Notebooks verwendet. Mit ihnen soll der Kunde schnell und auch unterwegs im Internet surfen und alltägliche Dinge erledigen können. Doch der Begriff war in der Vergangenheit auch ein Streitpunkt zwischen dem Namensinhaber Psion und anderen Firmen, die ihn nutzen.
01.06.2009 21:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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Xbox 360 getting full retail games delivered on demand
Microsoft's E3 keynote was so jam-packed the company decided to wait until afterwards to announce what might be the biggest new feature of them all: on-demand access to full retail games. The service will launch in fall with 30 titles to start, and new games will be added weekly. The best part? Purchases can be made directly with a credit card, no pesky Xbox points required. DevelopingFiled under: GamingXbox 360 getting full retail games delivered on demand originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
01.06.2009 21:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft intros full-body motion controller
Microsoft this afternoon unveiled a technology meant for the Xbox 360 but which is also a technology first. Nicknamed Project Natal, the system uses a camera to detect a player's entire body movement. It can not only recognize limbs and posture but is intelligent enough to distinguish between active players and those in the background. It also has a microphone and recognizes voice commands, eff
01.06.2009 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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AMD ships six-core 'Istanbul' Opteron CPU ahead of schedule
Say it ain't so! Despite AMD's past of announcing more delays than actual shipping products, the outfit has managed to deliver its six-core 'Istanbul' Opteron CPU five months ahead of schedule. Announced today in a company press event, the new chip is shipping today with support for two-, four- and eight-socket servers. If all goes well, they'll be available to order from the likes of Cray, HP, Dell, IBM and Sun later this month, with HE, SE and EE versions of the six-core Opteron planned for the second half of this year. As for perform
01.06.2009 21:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Catawba picked for North Carolina server farm?
It is "all but a done deal" that Apple will build its North Carolina server farm in Catawba County, state officials are said to have confessed. The word has allegedly been passed on to the backers of a site in Cleveland County, typically thought of as Catawba's only major competition. Both counties are some of the poorest in the state, making them suitable for the conditions of a corporate welfa
01.06.2009 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Left 4 Dead 2 kommt noch 2009
Der erfolgreiche Netzwerk-Shooter Left 4 Dead wird fortgesetzt. Teil 2 wird laut Valve Software zum Weihnachtsgeschäft mit fieseren Zombies, neuen Waffen und mehr Effekten aufwarten.
01.06.2009 21:35 Uhr, golem,
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Video: Beatles Rock Band trailer, screenshots, Ludwig drums unveiled at E3
Today at E3 some seriously awesome Beatles Rock Band awesomeness was unloaded upon the world. In addition to getting a look at the full band set-up, confirming that you will, in fact be able to perform multiple vocals (read: harmonies), Harmonix also showed off the general in-game madness we can expect. We're filled with glee to see that no corners were cut here, and we agree with Ringo's estimation: the game is good. The Beatles: Rock Band will be released simultaneously for XBox 360, PS3 and Wii in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and other territories. Check out the totally rad trailer, our first shot of the
01.06.2009 21:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft intros Zune movies for Xbox in 1080p
Microsoft today launched a range of changes to the Xbox 360's video features. Now rebranded as a Zune service, the former Xbox Video Marketplace will now provide videos in full 1080p and promises an "instant-on" feature that starts streaming videos almost immediately on faster connections. The extension will be available in all countries and should come along with an expansion of video rentals a
01.06.2009 21:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Microsoft announces motion controller for Xbox 360!
Yes, it's real. Now you'll be able to change a tire virtually. Apparently, the little black bar (which sits underneath your TV) will allow for a super-wide range of actions, involving more than one person at a time. The demo Microsoft showed off at E3 included a skateboarding demo (replete with a young man "air" ollie-ing), and a family playing a racing game (the dad was changing the tire, daughter driving). The device appears to be codenamed "Natal," and will be able to auto sign-in players to Xbox Live based on facial recognition. Story is breaking stay tuned for more.Filed under:
01.06.2009 21:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Asus plant Eee Box und EeePC mit Nvidias Ion
Vor einigen Wochen ist der Startschuss für Nvidias Ion gefallen und immer mehr Hersteller springen langsam auf den Zug auf, obwohl die Plattform für den Kleinst-PC-Markt gegenüber Intel zwar etwas teurer ausfällt, dafür aber nach ersten Tests in puncto Performance eine bessere Figur abgibt.
01.06.2009 21:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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01.06.2009 21:00 Uhr
Xbox Live gets 1080p Zune video store, Netflix browsing, Twitter and Facebook integration
Microsoft is busy announcing a slew of upgrades to Xbox Live, and the biggest news so far is relaunch of the video service, now Zune-branded with 1080p instant-on streaming content in 18 countries. There's also live TV streaming for UK and Ireland gamers, who'll get Premier League soccer live from Sky. There's also new Facebook, Twitter, Last.fm integration, and Netflix has been updated to allow browsing the entire catalog instead of simply loading your queue.Filed under: Home EntertainmentXbox Live gets 1080p Zune video store, Netflix browsing, Twitter and Facebook integration originally appeared on Engadge
01.06.2009 20:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Monster quietly debuts iCarPlay Wireless 800, 1000
Monster Cable has quietly rolled out its new iCarPlay Wireless 800 charger and FM transmitter for the iPod and iPhone. Spotted by iLounge in Target stores but unlisted on both the store’s and Monster’s web sites, the iPod- and iPhone-certified 800 features a new control bulb with a display that’s hidden when not in use and a new multi-function knob for choosing stations and presets, as well as AutoScan 3D, an updated version of the…
01.06.2009 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: iLounge announces iPWR SuperPack Giveaway
iLounge is pleased to announce the iPWR SuperPack Giveaway. In our Giveaway of the Month for June, 20 lucky iLounge readers will receive an iPWR SuperPack Rechargeable External Battery for the iPhone or iPod touch. To enter, simply fill out and submit the form on the giveaway page—the giveaway will end on June 30, 2009 at 11:59PM Pacific Time. Good luck!
01.06.2009 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Winners of FastMac TruePower iV Giveaway announced
The winners of our FastMac TruePower iV Giveaway have just been announced. In the giveaway, 20 iLounge readers won a FastMac iV Battery Extender and Charger for iPhone and iPod touch, with ten of each model given out. Congratulations to all the winners! Don’t forget to enter our iPWR SuperPack Giveaway, our Giveaway of the Month for June.
01.06.2009 20:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Zune HD expected to launch on Sept. 5th
The Zune HD portable audio player, recently unveiled late last week, is unofficially expected to be released on September 5th, according to a recent report by long-time observer Paul Thurrott. The device had already been rumored for fall but would now launch relatively early in the year, roughly in time with Apple's yearly iPod updates.
01.06.2009 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Core Cases Aluminum Jackets for iPod shuffle 3G
As one of relatively few decorative and protective options for the third-generation iPod shuffle, Core Cases' new Aluminum Jacket ($20) is sold in two three-packs -- "AM" with three bright colors and "PM" with three more subdued, mature colors -- each with foam-padded metal shells that cover much of the iPod shuffle's body. The top, back, and bottom are exposed, but the front and sides are covered. Like all Core Cases shells, these are well-made and…
01.06.2009 20:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.06.2009 20:00 Uhr
DealNN: $1,124 24-inch iMac, hard drives, more
Today's featured deal from DealNN is on the 2.8GHz 24-inch iMac from MacMall.com. It has been reduced from $1799 to $1199, and until June 30th 2009 a mail in rebate offer drops the price again to $1124. This iMac has a 2.8GHz processor with 2GB of RAM and a 320GB hard drive as well as Bluetooth, iSight webcam, microphone and 8x SuperDrive.
01.06.2009 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sony to provide older songs to eMusic
Sony Music and online digital music retailer eMusic announced on Monday that music that is more than two years old from the record label will be added to eMusic's online store. While specifics of the deal were not disclosed, a direct result of it will see eMusic raise its prices slightly and reduce the number of downloads in its monthly plans. The classic recordings from Sony Music labels that inc
01.06.2009 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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IDA: Kommerzielle Navi-Applikation für jailbroken Geräte
Die Investition der veranschlagten $109.99 sollte gut überlegt sein. Wer weiß schon, wie lange sich der Jailbreak noch hält, oder was uns der AppStore demnächst bietet. Dennoch wollen wir euch kurz auf das aktuelle Produkt der RipDev-Entwickler aufmerksam machen. In Zusammenarbeit mit Sygic (mehr Infos zu Sygic Navi-Lösung hatten wir hier in den News) stellt Weiterlesen
01.06.2009 19:36 Uhr, iPhone-ticker,
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Spy Ear power strip lets you listen from the floor
Yeah, it's not the wildest power strip design we've ever seen, but the Spy Ear has a secret: a hidden SIM card slot and cell radio that allows you to monitor what's happening in your absence. Just dial in and listen away -- we're not sure how much you'll hear from the usual places a power strip is hidden, but it'll be better than nothing, nosy.[Via Red Ferret]Filed under: Misc. GadgetsSpy Ear power st
01.06.2009 19:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Amazon to ship Kindle DX on June 10
Amazon this afternoon said that it would ship the Kindle DX on June 10th, shipping its largest e-book reader ahead of the promised summer schedule. Launched just last month, the e-paper device centers on a 9.7-inch, 1200x824 display large enough to be used for textbooks and for a larger view of newspapers and other common literature. It accordingly gets an accelerometer to auto-rotate documents
01.06.2009 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Android web share tapering, iPhone rise continues
Although the usage of Android for web browsing is continuing to increase, that growth has slowed substantially in recent times, figures from Net Applications show. Six months after launch -- through devices like the T-Mobile G1 -- the OS has come to represent 0.0783 percent of the web market, a slight rise from the previous month's share of 0.0728. Growth has remained relatively modest since And
01.06.2009 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: App re-downloads restricted in iPhone OS 3.0?
The ability of users to re-download previously purchased apps over-the-air may be restricted in iPhone OS 3.0, according to a new report. Currently, users may purchase and then re-download applications an infinite number of times across multiple devices. Mac Rumors has posted a screenshot showing a new iPhone OS dialog box which informs the user that they’ve already purchased the item, and that they can download the app for free on their computer…
01.06.2009 19:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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GM says bankruptcy won't affect the Volt, but how much say does it have?
As General Motors finally caved this morning, waved the white flag and filed for bankruptcy, those following electric cars immediately wondered what this all would mean for the long-awaited Volt. For years now, GM has steadfastly affirmed that it was moving forward with production regardless of what else was going on within the company and the economy at large. According to Technology Review, a GM spokesperson confirmed again this morning that "the filing will have no impact on
01.06.2009 19:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Engadget & Joystiq live from Microsoft's E3 2009 keynote
We've teamed up with Joystiq for live coverage of E3, and Microsoft's keynote is kicking things off. The event is scheduled to start at around 1:25PM ET / 10:25 PT.[9:48AM PT] We're lined up outside USC's Galen Center, mingling with the rest of the riff-raff (read: media), being herded through a labyrinth of stanchions and fences. Hey, remember that "very special addition"? A PR person just walked into the crowd and called for anyone from "Apple, MTV, or EMI?" So, a Beatles appearance then?Filed under: Gaming
01.06.2009 19:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.06.2009 19:00 Uhr
Brando's latest HDD dock adds HDMI into the mix
There are apparently an awful, awful lot of people out there with shoe boxes full of spare SATA drives. Somebody is buying all these new HDD docks, and while most surpass the previous editions by adding support for another obscure format of memory card, Brando's latest seems like an actually useful update, adding HDMI and component ports through which it can output video at either 1080i or the always popular 576p. Standard resolutions may not be its strong point, and sadly there's no mention of which video codecs it can unravel, but it does at least support the major flavors of audio files (MP3, WMA, AAC, etc.) and of course wil
01.06.2009 18:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPhone apps: iDonutConnect, Separate Checks, Decibel
iDonutConnect 1.1 ($1) is a puzzle game for the iPhone and iPod touch where the players goal is to create groups of donuts. Depending on the level players will have to get donuts into groups of two or three using horizontal and vertical lines. When the groups are made the donuts disappear and the only way to complete each level is to eliminate all of the donuts. The game includes 460 levels that h
01.06.2009 18:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Jolicloud OS alpha release struts its stuff... on video!
Tariq Krim's Jolicloud operating system just got a full video walkthrough -- and while it ain't Citizen Kane, it does prove itself to be a wholesome, rather light-hearted affair that your whole family will love. Installed on a Samsung NC10 netbook, the cloud OS manages to combine Linux and social networking into a flavorful melange. Among the "social" aspects this bad boy is integrated user updates, and the ability to look for other Jolicloud users who might be online at the same time you are. If you're addicted to the Facebook and the Twitter, or if you like the idea of having your friends and enemies alert
01.06.2009 18:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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AMD "Istanbul" - 6-Kern-CPU für 8-Sockel-Systeme
Während Intel mehr als vier Kerne mit einer schnellen Anbindung untereinander für Vier- und Mehrsockelsysteme erst 2010 anbieten kann, ist AMD mit dem Opteron, Codename Istanbul, bereits fertig. Die ersten CPUs sollen ab sofort verfügbar sein und zudem keine Einschränkungen in ihrer Leistungsfähigkeit durch künstliche Beschneidungen haben. (Prozessor, AMD)
01.06.2009 18:35 Uhr, golem,
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Amazon Kindle DX to start shipping on June 10th
Amazon just dropped word that the new Kindle DX will start shipping out on June 10th, a pleasant improvement on the perviously vague "summer" release date. The device is still available for pre-order, and shipments of the $489, 9.7-inch, PDF-capable ebook will be on a first-come, first-served basis.Filed under: HandheldsAmazon Kindle DX to start shipping on June 10th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:07:00 EST. Pleas
01.06.2009 18:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Article: iPhone Gems: Clue, iBomber, iDroidsMania, Monster Pinball, StoneLoops, SWIRL + Toki Tori
This may well be one of the best editions of our iPhone Gems gaming column yet. With three bona-fide cool games to highlight, as well as four that are less exciting but still noteworthy, we have a lot to show you: Clue, iBomber, iDroidsMania, Monster Pinball, StoneLoops, SWIRL, and Toki Tori. Our picks of the week are Clue, iBomber, and Monster Pinball, all of which merit detailed reviews, while the other four games receive shorter looks below. Clue…
01.06.2009 18:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Best Buy running out of iPhones
As reported around the web today, Best Buy is quickly running out of iPhones. This is the time of year when you really don't want to break/lose your iPhone. From now until iPhone 2009's release, you could be SOL. At the moment AT&T and Apple still have them in stockbut for how long?
01.06.2009 18:06 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Engadget's recession antidote: win an Energizer Induction Charging System for your Wiimotes!
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 an Energizer Induction Charging System on offer. Read the rules below (no skimming -- we're omniscient and can tell when you've skimmed) and get commenting! Check after the break for some photos of the prize!The rules:
Leave a comment below. Any comment will do, but if you want to share your proposal for "fixing" the world economy, that'd be sweet too.
01.06.2009 18:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Best Buy warns of low iPhone 3G stock
iPhone inventory is now extremely limited in the Best Buy supply chain, a memo from the retailer's corporate division is said to warn. Shipments of the device are expected to be light or non-existent over the course of the next few weeks, the memo elaborates, and it is suggested that some stores may run out of product completely. The Best Buy situation follows reports of low stock at AT&T and Vo
01.06.2009 18:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPWR SuperPack Giveaway
iPWR and iLounge are giving away 10 (ten) iPWR SuperPack Rechargeable External Battery for iPhone (retail value $60) and 10 (ten) iPWR SuperPack Rechargeable External Battery for iPod touch (retail value $60). Please visit iPWR.com for more information on features, specifications and photos. Enter now by filling out the form below. Good Luck! {exp:freeform:form form_name="ipwr_form" form_id="freeform" return="contest/success" required="name|street1|city|state|postalcode|phone1|email|choice1"…
01.06.2009 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.06.2009 18:00 Uhr
Belkin's new TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct pack speakerphones
Belkin's milking its TuneBase product line for all it's worth, today introducing two new wares that are just marginally different than those we've seen before. The new TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct both enable iPhone users pick up a call handsfree (via the built-in speakerphone) as well as channel tunes to one's stereo via an auxiliary input jack (that's the 'Direct') or FM transmitter (and that's the 'FM'). The TuneBase FM is set to hit shelves next month in the US for $89.99, while the TuneBase Direct should make its way out this month for $69.99.Gallery: Be
01.06.2009 17:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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ViGlance: Windows 7-Superbar auch für XP & Vista
Die Entwickler von Lee-Soft haben mit der Freeware ViGlance ein neues Tool zum kostenlosen Download bereit gestellt, mit dem Nutzer von Windows XP und Vista schon jetzt in den Genuss der innovativen Superbar von Windows 7 kommen.
01.06.2009 17:50 Uhr, CHIP,
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Psion gibt "Netbook" frei
Intel und Psion haben ihren Streit um die Marke Netbook beigelegt. Psion will künftig nicht mehr gegen die Nutzung des Namens vorgehen. (Intel, Rechtsstreitigkeiten)
01.06.2009 17:50 Uhr, golem,
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Patent app shows Roombas pooping on potties, being big boys
Roomba vacuums tend to be pretty self-sufficient little guys, cleaning floors, committing burglaries, and even making futile attempts at communication. Cleaning themselves, however, is something they cannot do, but that may change if a recently unearthed 2007 patent application filed by iRobot ever results in an actual product. The app shows a variety of designs for docks that would either suck the detritus right out of your little
01.06.2009 17:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Qualcomm outs 1.3GHz CPU for phones, netbooks
Qualcomm upped its stake in the mobile space today with an upgrade to the Snapdragon line of mobile processors. The QSD8650A jumps from the previous 1GHz to a new 1.3GHz but is also Qualcomm's first 45 nanometer processor; it's about 30 percent faster than its predecessor but simultaneously uses 30 percent less average power than earlier parts. Video performance in 3D and elsewhere has also been
01.06.2009 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Crytek kündigt Crysis 2 an
Das Frankfurter Entwicklerstudio Crytek kündigt eine Fortsetzung des Ego-Shooters Crysis an. Der basiert auf der Cryengine 3 und wird nicht nur für Windows-PC, sondern auch für Xbox 360 und Playstation 3 auf den Markt kommen - was eine Premiere für die Reihe bedeutet. (Jugendschutz)
01.06.2009 17:35 Uhr, golem,
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Instamapper: Geo-Positionen, Tracks, Karten & mehr
Am Wochenende stand eine Fahrt nach Wuppertal auf dem Programm. Das Übliche: Freunde treffen, Grillen und ein guter Zeitpunkt, die schon länger auf dem iPhone schlafende Applikation GPS Tracker (AppStore-Link) einmal ordentlich einzusetzen.
Wir machen es kurz: Funktionsumpfang und Features der kostenlosen Applikation sowie die der dazugehörigen Webseite auf instamapper.com sind ein perfektes Duo und halten Weiterlesen
01.06.2009 17:21 Uhr, iPhone-ticker,
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Google plans to enter the e-book business
Google plans to give publishers a way to sell online digital versions of their books Google plans by the end of the year to give publishers a way to sell online digital versions of their books through a partner program that now allows publishers to submit books for company's search engine results, according to a statement issued on Monday.
01.06.2009 17:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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Apple extends service for 8600M-based MacBook Pros
Service has been extended for some older MacBook Pro models, an Apple support page reveals. In an article discussing problems with absent or distorted video, Apple notes that machines based on NVIDIA's GeForce 8600M GT may now be repaired for free up to three years after purchase, even if officially out of warranty. The latest the option should be available is September 2011.
01.06.2009 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apps: iPhoto2Gmail, Calico, Searchlight
iPhoto2Gmail 1.1 (free) is a plug-in for iPhoto which allows users to send images through a Gmail account. Users can select which pictures they would like to send and then add contacts, a subject, and a message to the email. The plug-in also allows users to define how large they want the sent image files too be. The new release is now able to preserve EXIF and ColorSync data when it resizes images
01.06.2009 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Best Buy memo warns of constrained iPhone supply
Best Buy has issued a corporate memo to mobile sales employees, warning them that inventory of the iPhone 3G will be constrained over the coming weeks, and that some locations may run out of stock completely. AppleInsider notes that the internal advisory is similar to one recently sent out by Australian iPhone distributor Brightpoint; the memo also follows a report from last week stating that AT&T is running short on new iPhone 3G units, and has…
01.06.2009 17:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Samsung slaps "production-ready" label on 14.1- and 31-inch OLED TVs
Samsung's been kicking around its 14.1- and 31-inch OLED TVs since CES 2008, but it seems as if things are turning for the better at SID this week. In a press release outed today, Sammy told the world that it's exhibiting "production-ready" AMOLED TV sets, though the sizes are the same as the ones we've seen before. The 31-incher really has our attention, with it being the planet's first OLED with a Full HD (1,920 x 1,080) display, a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, a color gamut of over 100 percent NTSC and an 8.9 millimeter slim enclosure. So, when does "produc
01.06.2009 17:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.06.2009 17:00 Uhr
EA und Crytek kündigen Crysis 2 an
Anlässlich der E3 2009 haben Crytek und Electronic Arts heute Crysis 2 offiziell angekündigt. Die Entwicklung hat, wenig überraschend, bereits begonnen und der Titel auf Basis der CryEngine 3 wurde sogleich sowohl für die Xbox 360, Playstation 3 als auch den PC angekündigt.
01.06.2009 16:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Intel confirms deal with Psion on "netbook" name
Intel today confirmed previous rumors that it had reached a settlement with Psion over the use of the term "netbook." An official for the semiconductor company told the Register that the two have struck an agreement out of court but hasn't said what the terms of the deal would be. An earlier tip had suggested Psion had agree to waive any trademark claims to the word "netbook."
01.06.2009 16:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apples Lieferkette ist gut aufgestellt
Die Verfügbarkeit eines Produktes gehört zu einem Grundteil des Erfolgs. Auch die ausreichende Stückzahl ist wichtig. Laut einer Studie von AMR Research ist Apple hierbei besonders gut und plant Kapazitäten richtig ein.
01.06.2009 16:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Big lens on Nikon's Coolpix P90 superzoomer doesn't compensate for poor PQ
Nikon announced its plus-sized P90 at the same time as its lilliputian compact the S2220, which impressed us with its great form-factor and low price, but disappointed when it came to the all-important picture quality. Its big brother, the 12.1 megapixel, 24x superzoom P90 is now getting put through its paces, and rather unfortunately doesn't seem to perform particularly well either -- at least not when compared to the competition like Olympus
01.06.2009 16:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Belkin TuneBase Direct
As one of two new TuneBase car kits from Belkin, TuneBase Direct ($70) uniquely attempts to meet the needs of iPhone users who have to date had to rely upon separate tools for their in-car music and calling needs. Combining a charger, a flexible rotating mount, an auxiliary audio-out cable, and a handsfree microphone kit, the new TuneBase lets you hear iPhone music and phone calls through your car's speakers, relying upon a microphone to pick up your…
01.06.2009 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Gmail power tools
For power users, Gmail is the preferred alternative to Mail and other traditional e-mail tools. Gina Trapani praises her favorite Gmail features.
01.06.2009 16:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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Geballte Rechenkraft: Die neuen Achtkern-Mac-Pros im Test
Die neuen Mac Pros machen ihrem Namen alle Ehre und richten sich an professionelle Anwender. Diesen versprechen sie geballte Rechenkraft und Leistung satt. Wir haben getestet, wie sich das Top-Modell im Vergleich mit einem ausgebauten Mac Pro schlägt und was es mit der ungewöhnlichen Speicherbestückung auf sich hat
01.06.2009 16:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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Panasonic's DMP-B15 portable Blu-ray player: $800, ships this month
It'll definitely run you less here in America than it would if you chose to import straight from Japan, but the planet's first BD-Live-capable portable Blu-ray player still ain't cheap. Today, Panny announced that its DMP-B15 -- which originally broke cover at CES -- will be shipping later this month in the US for $799.95. That nets you an 8.9-inch WSVGA display, VIERA CAST internet accessib
01.06.2009 16:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Opinion: How much work can you do on an iPhone?
It's hard not to look at an iPhone and wonder whether you could chuck your laptop and use it to do all your work instead. In that spirit, InfoWorld’s Galen Gruman finds out how far you can you go relying exclusively on an iPhone for work.
01.06.2009 16:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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AMD unveils ultra-compact Radeon E4690
AMD took its graphics in a new direction on Monday by rolling out the ATI Radeon E4690. The embedded chipset has the same feature set as modern Radeon HD 4000 chipsets but fits the visual core and 512MB of GDDR3 memory all into a single 35mm package small enough for very tight spaces. It's estimated to be about three times faster than the previous E2400 and can not only produce advanced 3D but,
01.06.2009 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Charges coming for redownloading apps on-the-go?
Apple may be ready to start charging for redownloading iPhone apps, if only when using a mobile connection rather than a computer, a report observes. Although inconsistent, at least some users of the iPhone 3.0 beta claim to have seen a new dialog box when attempting to redownload, informing them that they will either have to pay for an app again or save money by going to their computer. Updates
01.06.2009 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Belkin intros new TuneBase FM, Direct for iPod and iPhone
Belkin has introduced its new TuneBase FM and TuneBase Direct in-car accessories for the iPod and iPhone. Both products feature case-compatible adjustable device cradles, which are attached to a cigarette lighter-mounted arm and offer charging capabilities. In addition, both products offer push-button call pickup and speakerphone functionality, playing call audio through the automobile’s stereo via a direct 3.5mm input for TuneBase Direct, or…
01.06.2009 16:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.06.2009 16:00 Uhr
ASUS' 11.6-inch Eee PC 1101HA comes alive at Computex
Remember that 11.6-inch Eee PC that was rumored to surface soon? Yeah, it's sitting in some nondescript corner of ASUS' booth at Computex. The show doesn't actually kick off in earnest until tomorrow, but we were able to grab the shot you see above in the meanwhile. So far, we know that the Eee PC 1101HA will feature a larger-than-usual 11.6-inch LCD, a 1,366 x 768 resolution, a battery good for "up to 11 hours" (color us skeptical), Intel's Atom Z520 / Z530 CPU, 1GB of RAM, a 160GB hard drive, three USB 2.0 sockets, a multicard reader and a case that definitely takes a note from the recently l
01.06.2009 15:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Adobe UK price hike; CS4 price to go up 10% from 1 July
Adobe said in an email the decision "had not been an easy one", but prices are set to rise in the UK next monthAdobe Systems is set to increase the cost of Creative Suite 4 suites in the UK. Macworld understands that this move is intended to realign the UK price with other European countries.
01.06.2009 15:50 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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ASUS Mars GPU hands-on at Computex
We knew it was coming, and come it did. Over in Taiwan today, ASUS was demonstrating its motherboard-incinerating Mars graphics card, which it proudly deemed "the world's fastest." In fact, the card packs 21 percent more power than a reference GeForce GTX 295 card, and the eight-heatpipe cooling solution keeps things at least a notch below molten. We found that the card will actually be sold in some capacity, though only 1,000 of them -- all of which will be individually numbered -- wil
01.06.2009 15:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Belkin TuneBase Direct, FM take iPhone hands-free
Belkin today unveiled a pair of updated TuneBases built with the iPhone in mind. Both the TuneBase Direct and TuneBase FM route audio from Apple devices to the car stereo while simultaneously charging them over the 12-volt port and cradling them on a flexible neck that puts the iPhone at a more viewable position. Users only have to tap a button on the TuneBase itself to take or end the call in s
01.06.2009 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Intel plant weiteres Werk in Israel
Einem Zeitungsbericht der israelischen „Yedioth Ahronoth“ zufolge plant Intel bis 2012 den Bau einer weiteren Chipfabrik im Süden Israels für 2,5 Milliarden US-Dollar. Momentan befinde man sich aber noch in Gesprächen mit der israelischen Regierung.
01.06.2009 15:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Google to sell e-books in 2009
Google this weekend signaled its plans to offer paid e-books through its site. The approach would let users effectively "unlock" books and view them over the web; offline reading will rely on browser caching. While potentially less convenient than downloads, the approach is said by Google senior partnership director Tom Turvey to avoid creating a "silo" that limits access and should let smartpho
01.06.2009 15:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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AMD's ATI Radeon E4690 brings HD, DirectX 10.1 support to embedded GPU arena
AMD's newfangled ATI Radeon E4690 may not be the next Crysis killer, but it should do just fine in next-gen arcade and slot machines. All kidding aside (sort of), this new embedded graphics set is said to triple the performance of AMD's prior offerings in the field, bringing with it 512MB of GDDR3 RAM, DirectX 10.1 / OpenGL 3.0 support and hardware acceleration of H.264 and VC-1 high-definition video. The 35mm chip also differentiates itself by integrating directly onto motherboards and taking on many of the tasks that are currently assigned to the CPU, but alas, it doesn't sound as if we'll be seeing this in any nettops / netbooks anytime soon ever.Filed under:
01.06.2009 15:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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Opinion: What's wrong with Apple TV
The Apple TV should be iTunes for the television, with the emphasis on managing digital content you own. Instead, MacJournals.com argues, Apple's set-top box feels more like the iTunes Store for your television -- it seems to exist just to sell you more content.
01.06.2009 15:05 Uhr, Macworld,
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01.06.2009 15:00 Uhr
Rechtstreitigkeiten um die Marke "Netbook" beigelegt
Der Begriff "Netbook" ist inzwischen in den festen Sprachgebrauch eingegangen und bezeichnet besonders kompakte und auf das Wesentliche reduzierte Notebooks. Allerdings handelte es sich bei der Bezeichnung auch um einen geschützten Ausdruck von Psion, was in den vergangenen Monaten zu juristischen Auseinandersetzungen führte. So hatte Psion damit begonnen, gegen Unternehmen zu klagen, die ihre Geräte als "Netbook" anpriesen oder den Ausd
01.06.2009 14:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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LG's HR400 Profile 2.0 Blu-ray recorder gets outed
So, why can't Yanks get ahold of these Blu-ray recorders again? All pent-up rage aside, what we're looking at above is LG's yet-to-be-formally-announced HR400, a Blu-ray recorder that will evidently be aimed initially at the European market. Packing BD-Live (Profile 2.0) support, a built-in DVB-T TV tuner and YouTube compatibility, this deck also arrives with 160GB of internal hard drive space for holding OTA recordings. Heck, this thing ca
01.06.2009 14:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung produces 800x480 AMOLED screen
Samsung's Mobile Display group has unveiled a new display likely to improve the quality of touchscreen smartphones. The 800x480 AMOLED (active matrix organic light-emitting diode) screen has the resolution of the latest mobile LCDs but is far more color-rich, thinner and power-efficient. Despite the resolution increase, the panel actually increases brightness to 350 candelas and consumes 40 perc
01.06.2009 14:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Crapgadget: Tacky USB knicknacks edition
When the fine folks of the USB Implementers Forum put together the specs for USB 2.0 some nine odd years ago, they certainly never dreamed that this technology would be the standard connectivity option for the tacky knickknacks of the 21st century. We know you won't be lining your mantelpiece with any of these things (the space being reserved for your Franklin Mint collector plates depicting the cast of Gone With The Wind) but maybe your cube could use some gussying up? We have 2GB thumb drives for you that almost-not-really pass themselves off as cat's ears, a USB hub that comes with "chocolate" balls of dubious provenance, a hub that might look at home next to your skull bong, and lastly, a USB powered fan with a fetching
01.06.2009 14:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Beta: Evom 0.93b
The Little App Factory's video conversion program no longer requires changes to iTunes preferences and adds M4V support, improved embed detection for sites without auto-starting videos, and other changes.
01.06.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Beta: Screenium 1.2
This beta release of Synium Software's screen movie capture program adds a restructured interface, level meters for audio inputs, a red frame around the selected area during recording, stability improvements, and other changes.
01.06.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Piranesi 5.1
The 3D painting tool for creating artistic impressions of 3D models adds display of cutouts as true images rather than outlines, an enhanced color palette with load and save, recording of brush strokes to replay later, and other features.
01.06.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Bean 2.3
The free open source rich text editor and word processor adds the ability to use a found match in the Replace field in regular expressions, Find All/Replace All in multiple text selections, and more.
01.06.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Snowtape 1.0
Vemedio's Snowtape can play Internet radio, record what it plays to disk with automatic cuts at track boundaries, and export its recordings to iTunes.
01.06.2009 14:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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01.06.2009 14:00 Uhr
ASUS preparing NVIDIA Ion-based Eee Box B1006?
In a brief snippet of a rumor, DigiTimes is reporting that ASUS is planning an Ion-based Eee Box B1006 for Q3 of 2009. Netbooks too, but those don't have a production schedule yet according to the Taiwanese tattle-rag. Ion's a good start, but if they shackle it to an Intel Atom 230 processor and once again bludgeon our dreams of a low-cost home theater PC capable of handling full-screen Flash video, well, somebody's going to get hurt.Filed under: DesktopsASUS prepar
01.06.2009 13:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Meilenstein: 1 Milliarde verkaufte Intel-Mainboards
Im Vorfeld der IT-Messe Computex, die vom 2. bis 6. Juni in Taipeh stattfindet, hat der Chipgigant Intel heute verlauten lassen, dass man weltweit die Marke von einer Milliarde verkaufter Mainboards für (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltPowerColor stellt ATI Radeon HD 4730 offiziell vorCPUs: Neues Intel Core i7 Top-Modell aufgetauchtServer: Umsätze brechen ein, Windows weiter vorn
01.06.2009 13:51 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Samsung intros touch phone with 12MP camera
Samsung this morning bowed a new flagship camera phone. The Pixon12 upgrades the original Pixon with a namesake 12-megapixel camera that offers the highest resolution in a cellphone camera. It also gets a 28mm wide-angle lens and Xenon flash to produce shots closer to a dedicated compact camera. A 3.1-inch AMOLED screen also plays into the photography role: it more accurately reflects the view
01.06.2009 13:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Mord auf dem iPhone aufklären: Cluedo erschienen
Um einen Mord aufzuklären müssen diverse Hinweise und Spuren gefunden werden. Im Brettspielklassiker Cluedo ist dies ähnlich. Hier ist der Spieler derjenige, der die Gäste in einer Villa befragen muss, um einen Mord an einem Millionär aufzuklären.
01.06.2009 13:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple verlängert Garantie der Nvidia-Graphikchips im MacBook Pro 2007 auf drei Jahre
Der massenhafte Ausfall bestimmter Bauteile bedeutet nicht nur für den jeweiligen Hersteller großen Ärger, sondern auch für all jene, die sich zum Einsatz der Komponente entschieden haben. Genau dies trifft auf eine Baureihe von Grafikchips zu, die in den Jahren 2007 und 2008 von Nvidia an Apple geliefert wurden. Recht bald zeigte sich, dass überdurchschnittlich viele Grafikchips zu früh ihren Dienst verweigern. Im März bezifferte Nvidia
01.06.2009 13:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iPhone (3G+): AT&T baut HSDPA-Netz aus. Video-Chat wäre somit möglich
Die WWDC 2009 steht vor der Tür und ein Feature eines möglich neu vorgestellten iPhones geistert schon seit geraumer Zeit durch Netz: Die Möglichkeit der Video-Telefonie.
Nun berichtet Computerworld von AT&T’s Plan, das bestehende HSDPA-Netz in den USA im Laufe des Jahres auf den schnelleren Standart HSDPA 7.2 (Mbit/sec.) auszubauen.
Selbstverständlich deutet dieser Ausbau nicht exklusiv auf das iPhone, dennoch ist es interessant, welche Funktionen in Smartphones in den nächsten Jahren auf uns zukommen.
Ob si
01.06.2009 13:06 Uhr, MacBug,
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01.06.2009 13:00 Uhr
Samsung's WVGA AMOLED: 800x400 pixels and swine-flu immune
There it is, the display that wil undoubtedly find its way into your future high-end smartphone. You're looking at Samsung's newest AMOLED display now pushing 300 pixels per inch scattered across a 800 x 480 (WVGA) panel with improved brightness. That's a damn fine display when you consider how brilliant typical 400 x 240 OLED displays are including that of the 480 x 272 pixel stunner found on the Zune HD. Sorry, no word on when these will go mass production but it's gotta be soon, right? Right!Filed under: Displays
01.06.2009 12:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Preyro robot experiment could enable robots to better mimic animals, kill us all
It's kind of strange, really, how we can see just how near the end is, yet these so-called geniuses employed within the realm of academia are totally oblivious to their own evil deeds. Take cognitive science professor John Long, for instance, who is currently conducting a Preyro robot experiment in a Vassar College lab that intends to "allow robots to mimic animals far better than before." To him, he's just hoping to study evolutionary patterns in order to better understand how certain tweaks to things like fins and tails affect performance in the place w
01.06.2009 12:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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News re the Apple Store in Rue Halevy
This weekend, we passed by the place destined to be the second Paris Apple Store after the one at the Louvre. Things have started to move a bit.
A building permit has been posted, confirming information that the Store will be below a hotel. All the visual accesses were covered, thus a photograph is impossible.
We know however that they have taken some dumpsters of rubble out of the building. This store is still far from the opening, contrary to the Store at the Louvre that one hopes to be opened this summer.
According to other information, we learned that Apple would have started to recruit the personnel for its shops. We will t
01.06.2009 12:50 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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Dell's Studio XPS 13 and 16 laptops with a kiss of Merlot Red
Hey, it's just a color change but red is undeniably sexy especially when wrapped around Dell's design-heavy Studio XPS 13 and 16 laptops. Already rumored and spied, a post over at Dell's Direct2Dell blog makes the Merlot Red laptops official. Man, high-gloss finish with red leather accents it's like kissing Betty Page. Er, was t
01.06.2009 12:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Psion and Intel have solved their problem with the name netbook
With the arrival of the small laptops, the term NetBook is in general use to the great pleasure of Intel who provides the essential "hardware" of these machines, however also Psion indicated that this name belonged to them. Psion has not hesitated to threaten those who used this name, Intel at the head. However, according to Blogee, the two companies succeeded in finding agreement. Psion gives up using this name once for all, leaving with Intel and its partners a free field to make netbook into a generic term.
We do not know the amount of the cheque which was signed, but it will certainly have given pleasure to Psion who do not make anything much right now.
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, Hardmac.com,
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This week: Apple in the news
In case you were out of town this week without access to a computer, a cell phone, or any other form of communication, Apple was again on the lips of every tech reporting site on the Internet. This week's news roundup includes how Apple continues to invest in its retail growth, a conversation with Steve Wozniak about Steve Jobs, the story behind the iPhone-created New Yorker cover, North Carolina's attempt to woo an Apple server farm project, and Apple's new Back-To-School promotion.
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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MacFixIt Answers
MacFixIt Answers is a feature from MacFixIt in which our editors answer questions e-mailed to us by our readers. Beyond the many inquiries we have had regarding the recent OS X system update, this week we have a technical question regarding customizing DHCP request behavior in OS X.
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Apple releases iWork 09 9.0.2 update
Apple has released an update for their iWork productivity software suite. According to the updater this update "improves reliability when saving some iWork documents and when playing some presentations more than once per Keynote session."
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Weekly Utilities Update: BackupLoupe, VirtualBox, SwitchResX, more...
Staff Pick: VirtualBox
There are several well-known solutions for running Windows and other operating systems on your Mac. For optimal performance Apple provides the Bootcamp partitioning and multiboot functionality, but for those who wish to run their Mac software at the same time there are virtualization solutions. Parallels Desktop and VMware Fusion are the leading software packages for this, but Sun Microsystems has been developing a free alternative called VirtualBox that performs very well and has many of the same features as VMware's "Unity".
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Weekend freeware review for your Mac
Here are three great freeware applications to try out on your Mac this weekend and wow your friends. With these apps you can easily and beautifully search the Web and your Mac for photos and videos, use a single keyboard and mouse with multiple Macs, and watch all your favorite online content right from your Desktop.
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Removed Dock items keep reappearing
Sometimes Dock customizations may get reverted either to previous states or to the default set of applications and utilities that are presented when you first create an account in OS X. For the most part, problems with the dock have been associated with one of the following:
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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A tidy Desktop can lead to a faster Mac
After a short time using your Mac it can be easy to acquire many files--pictures, videos, songs, e-mail downloads, and more. Because the information most of us receive is now available so quickly, we often do not get the opportunity to sort through and organize these files properly. What inevitably happens is that our Desktop becomes cluttered with all sorts junk--a habit that can slow your Macs computing power.
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Apple's Snow Leopard screenshots posted to Flickr show OS subtleties
There are any number of reports available online regarding the possibilities and findings uncovered from various beta releases of Apple's forthcoming operating system, Snow Leopard. However, AppleInsider reader "inewton1974" has provided a link to an annotated Flickr album describing many smaller enhancements and refinements of Snow Leopard.
01.06.2009 12:35 Uhr, MacFixIt,
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Handy-Markt: BITKOM erwartet Trendwende für 2010
Ende Mai haben die Marktforscher von Gartner gemeldet, dass der weltweite Handy-Markt im ersten Quartal 2009 um 9,4 Prozent eingebrochen ist. Der Branchenverband BITKOM rechnet für 2010 mit einer Trendwende (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltPSP/PS3: Schlanke PS3 bestätigt & Keine PSN-CardsZune HD offenbar doch nicht außerhalb der USA"PSP Go": Sony bestätigt neuen Spiele-Handheld
01.06.2009 12:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Review: Spector Pro mac 2009
Spector Pro mac 2009 is a powerful keylogging tool with the additional capability of giving you a visual representation of everything that is being done on a monitored computer at any point in time.
01.06.2009 12:20 Uhr, Macworld,
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COMPUTEX: Qualcomm shows Eee PC running Android OS
Qualcomm expects the first Snapdragon laptops to hit the market by the end of this yearQualcomm showed off a previously unannounced version of Asustek Computer's Eee PC based on its Snapdragon processor at the Computex exhibition on Monday, including one running Google's Android operating system.
01.06.2009 12:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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iTunes: Wiedergabeliste exportieren
Die meisten Anwender von iTunes werden die Möglichkeit bereits kennen, doch möchten wir auch Neueinsteigern die Möglichkeit geben, die Funktion kennen zu lernen.
Wenn man mittels der rechten Maustaste auf eine selbst erstellte Wiedergabeliste klickt, öffnet sich folgendes Menü:
Nach Wahl des Menüpunktes “Wiedergabeliste exportieren” werden die gesamten Metadaten der Playlist in ein zuvor gewähltes Verzeichnis gespeichert.
Um die Liste entsprechend zu begutachten bieten sich sowohl Numbers als auch Excel an, denn in diesen Programmen werden die exportierten Daten in einer ansprechenden Weise dargestellt.
01.06.2009 12:06 Uhr, MacBug,
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So gehts: Ortsbestimmung über Safari in OS 3.0
Computerworld erklärt noch einmal, warum es mit Safari unter iPhone OS 3.0 möglich ist, Positionsdaten an Webseiten zu übermitteln. Wir haben ja bereits über Googles Latitude als Web-Anwendung berichtet, der Dienst basiert auf einer in den kommenden Browser-Generationen implementierten Schnittstelle für Geodaten.
Safari verhält sich in iPhone OS 3.0 dann so, wie wir es von er Weiterlesen
01.06.2009 12:06 Uhr, iPhone-ticker,
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Umfrage: Kinderporno-Seiten sperren oder löschen?
Google-Killer oder Wikipedia-Klon - der neue Internet-Dienst "Wolfram Alpha", ein Web-Angebot des englischen Erfinders Stephen Wolfram, sorgt für großen Gesprächsstoff in den Medien. Wir wollen von Ihnen wissen: Überholt der Dienst Branchen-Primus Google?
01.06.2009 12:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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Computer-Kunst: Die besten Demo-Videos im Netz
Demos sind erstaunliche Kunstvideos für den Rechner. Das Ziel: ein schlanker, teils nur 4 KByte großer Code, der die Hardware an ihre Grenze bringt und den Zuschauer fasziniert. Dazu vermischen sich Bild und Ton zu einem einzigartigen Erlebnis.
01.06.2009 12:05 Uhr, CHIP,
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01.06.2009 12:00 Uhr
Kolumne #4 - Stewardess
Montag morgen. Hektisch stürme ich in die liebevoll eingerichteten Redaktionsräume von Apfeltalk. Es ist 11 Uhr, und ich bin verhältnismäßig viel zu müde. Das kommt davon, wenn man den allabendlichen 'toten Punkt' mit aller Kraft überwindet und dann zu fortgeschrittener Zeit einfach nicht mehr
01.06.2009 11:51 Uhr, Apfeltalk,
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Video: fanless Eee PC running Android on Snapdragon, oh my
Now we're talking Computex. Tweaktown just spotted an ASUS Eee PC netbook smartbook prototype running Android on a 1GHz Snapdragon chipset. Now get this: the design is fanless due to Snapdragon's low power consumption. The result should be a device with oodles of battery life and $0 Microsoft licensing tax if this thing ever goes production. The prototype runs the 1GHz version of the Snapdragon chipset and is thus capable of 720p HD Video and everything else already spotted in Toshiba's TG01 smartphone. But as we saw t
01.06.2009 11:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft gibt Beta-Version von Bing für Nutzer frei
Ende der vergangenen Woche hat Microsoft im Rahmen der "All Things Digital"-Konferenz offiziell seine neue Suchmaschine namens Bing vorgestellt. Seit dem heutigen Montag ist die Suchmaschine in einigen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter Inhalt7-Zip 9.04 Alpha - Leistungsfähige Packer-SoftwareBericht: EU plant weitere Sanktionen gegen MicrosoftEverest 5.02.1756 Beta - Systeminformation
01.06.2009 11:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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iPhone-Browser unterstützt Geodaten
Das Web wird mobil und Webdienste nutzen die in Mobiltelefonen verbauten GPS-Empfänger, um den Ort des Geräts abzufragen und ein dazu passendes Angebot anzuzeigen. Google hat auf einer Präsentation eine Version von Google Maps vorgestellt, die als Webanwendung im Browser läuft und die neue Geolocation-API nutzt.
01.06.2009 11:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker approved by vacationing Billy Corgan
We don't know a single soul who hasn't wanted to hear Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness from start-to-finish whilst swimming off the coast of Phuket, but seriously, who's going to tune in on a $40 waterproof Bluetooth speaker ball? Then again, maybe Billy's secretly more concerned with his choice of swimwear and lack of sunscreen than the clarity of Iha's riffs.Filed under: Portable Audio
01.06.2009 11:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bing ist online
Microsofts Suchmaschine Bing ist bereits online. Angekündigt war der Betastart von Bing erst für den 3. Juni 2009. (Microsoft, Suchmaschine)
01.06.2009 11:20 Uhr, golem,
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Psion relents: "netbook" ok to describe chubby cheap laptops lacking power
As the world's attention turns from netbooks to smartbooks, Psion and Intel have ceased battle over use of former term. Remember, this ridiculous case escalated to Psion claiming $1.2 billion in damages suffered as a result of infringement on its netbook trademark for a product few have heard of outside of the "highly specialized supply chain logistics area." The 'amciable" agreement reached with Intel has Psion voluntarily withdrawi
01.06.2009 11:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.06.2009 11:00 Uhr
Mobile Safari kann Standort an Webseiten verraten
Apple hat Entwickler darüber informiert, dass Mobile Safari in der Version des kommenden Betriebssystems 3.0 in der Lage sein wird, den mittels GPS bestimmten Standort an Webseiten zu übermitteln. Diese können ihn mittels einer JavaScript-Klasse abfragen und - sofern der Nutzer zustimmt - nutzen.
01.06.2009 10:51 Uhr, Apfeltalk,
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Gerücht: Mobiles erneutes Herunterladen von Apps bald kostenpflichtig?
Anders als bei Musik erlaubt Apple bei iPhone-Anwendungen ein erneutes Herunterladen, wenn der Artikel schon einmal gekauft wurde. Dies galt bisher auch, wenn der erneute Download über das Mobilfunknetz erfolgte. Mit der Version 3.0 könnte sich das aber ändern, denn wie The iPhone Blog berichtet, haben einige Nutzer der 3.0-Firmware-Beta einen Hinweisdialog zu Gesicht bekommen, der Anwendern entweder die Wahl lässt, die App erneut zu kaufen, oder über den Computer kostenlos herunterzuladen.
01.06.2009 10:51 Uhr, Maclife,
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E3: Pressetermine im Überblick
Nach den vergangenen, schwächelnden Jahren wollen die Veranstalter der E3 diese wieder in ungeahnt luftige Höhen treiben. Den Anfang machen traditionell die ab heute stattfindenden Pressekonferenzen, anders als die Jahre zuvor beginnt die Messe allerdings bereits morgen parallel zu den dann stattfindenden Pressekonferenzen.
Um den Überblick nicht zu verlieren und keine wichtigen Ankündigungen zu verpassen, hier
01.06.2009 10:50 Uhr, Macinplay,
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PVI to buy E Ink for $215 million
You may not know who Taiwan-based Prime View International is but the makers of the Amazon Kindle and Sony Reader sure do. See, PVI is the company that builds the electronic paper displays for the world's most popular ebook readers. Now, it's also the expectant owner of US-based E Ink and all the associated patents that come with. The deal, if approved by government regulators, is expected to close by October.Filed under: DisplaysPVI to buy E Ink for $215 million originally ap
01.06.2009 10:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intel delays Itanium Server chip until 2010
Quad-core, 64-bit Itanium processor line is designed mainly for mainframe-based appsIntel has once again delayed the release of its next-generation Itanium server processor to develop undisclosed "application scalability" enhancements.
01.06.2009 10:20 Uhr, Macworld UK,
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01.06.2009 10:00 Uhr
Thinkware's iNAVI ES300 navigator reeks of win
We can't quite figure it out, but it seems the navigation makers in North America just can't muster the courage to develop something such as this for our market. We could very well be wrong here, but seriously, is there no pent-up demand for a TV tuning GPS system with a spacious 7-inch display here in the US / Canada / Mexico? Anywho, the South Koreans are scoring once more with the downright beautiful Thinkware iNAVI ES300, which arrives with a sweet side-panel contro
01.06.2009 09:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Engadget live from Computex 2009
You a fan of netbooks, smartbooks, CULV thin-and-lights, and whatever the next trend brings to portable computing? Good, Engadget Chinese is on the ground in Taipei covering the big Computex show live. It's the best place to be Taiwanese-sourced products, manufacturing, and silicon which pretty much means the entirety of the consumer electronics industry. Best of all, our Chinese editors are translating the most important news to English on the fly. So hit the read link to follow the action in near real-time or kick back right here and see the best-of-the-best mingle with the rest of the our global coverage.Engadget live from Computex 2009 ori
01.06.2009 09:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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EU: Windows soll Konkurrenz-Browser enthalten
Die Wettbewerbshüter der Europäischen Union verfolgen in dem aktuellen Verfahren mit Microsoft offenbar das Ziel, dass die Redmonder Browser von konkurrierenden Entwicklern mit Windows ausliefern und jene per Auto-Update-Funktion des Betriebssystems anbieten.
01.06.2009 09:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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ComputerBase erreicht Computex in Taipeh
Nach einem elfstündigen Flug bis Hong Kong und dann noch einmal etwas über 90 Minuten bis in die Hauptstadt Taiwans sind die beiden Redakteure von ComputerBase an ihrem Ziel angelangt. Ab morgen gibt es Informationen von der Computex aus erster Hand.
01.06.2009 09:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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01.06.2009 9:00 Uhr
Cluedo: Mördersuche auf dem iPhone
Electronic Arts bringt den Brettspiel-Klassiker Cluedo aufs iPhone (3,99 Euro). Um den Mord an einem Millionär aufzuklären kann man die anderen Gäste in der Villa des Ermordeten befragen sowie die einzelnen Zimmer auf der Suche nach Spuren oder der Tatwaffe genau unter die Lupe nehmen. Die Ermittlungen laufen gegen die Uhr und das Spiel kann Weiterlesen
01.06.2009 08:51 Uhr, iPhone-ticker,
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Samsung's Pixon 12: a dozen megapixels of cameraphone nonsense in June
After failing to show at Mobile World Congress event in February, Samsung's rumored 12 megapixel cameraphone has finally arrived. Meet the Pixon 12 and its 3.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen with a Sammy promise of fast shutter speeds and quick browsing. As a camera, the Pixon 12 (M8910) brings a dedicated shutter button, touch auto-focus (wherever you touch becomes the focal point) that locks in to track moving subjects, Smart Auto mode that adjusts to conditions, and a 28-mm wide angle lens. The unit also saves images relatively quickly (for a cameraphone) so that you can fire off the next shot
01.06.2009 08:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Cluedo: Krimiquiz für iPhone & iPod touch
Electronic Arts hat eine iPhone/iPod touch-Version des Brettspiel-Klassikers Cluedo (3,99 Euro) veröffentlicht. Um den Mord an einem Millionär aufzuklären, muss man die anderen Gäste in der Villa des Ermordeten befragen und die einzelnen Zimmer des Hauses unter die Lupe nehmen, um Beweismittel zu finden. Die Ermittlungen laufen gegen die Uhr und das Spiel kann dank alternativer Auflösungen auch mehrfach gespielt werden.
01.06.2009 08:50 Uhr, iFun.de,
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01.06.2009 8:00 Uhr
Qualcomm's 1.3GHz QSD8650A Snapdragon chipset is 30% stronger, uses 30% less power
Toshiba's TG01 made us quick fans of the 1GH Snapdragon processor. Now we hear that Qualcomm will have its 1.3GHz QSD8650A chipset on the market for sampling before the end of 2009 -- that means new smartphone and smartbooks (get used to it netbook fans) in 2010 running 30% faster while using 30% less power (and just 10 milliwatts in standby) thanks to the use of reduced 45-nm manufacturing processes. The new chipset supports multi-mode UMTS and CDMA 3G connectivity in the same 15 x 15-mm package as well as featuring enhanced 2D acceleration and 3D graphics core, integrated
01.06.2009 07:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Corkscrew nanopropellers may one day deliver drugs internally
Clearly, vaccinations are so three years ago. As the race continues to find the best, most mobile internal transportation device for delivering drugs to remote places within the body, Peer Fischer of The Rowland Institute at Harvard University has teamed with colleague Ambarish Ghosh to concoct the wild creation you see to the right. The glass-derived nanopropeller was designed to move in a corkscrew motion in order to plow through syrupy, viscous liquids within the human frame. The device itself
01.06.2009 07:06 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.06.2009 7:00 Uhr
Apple to start re-charging for re-downloading apps directly on the iPhone
The iPhone Blog (via MacRumors) alerts us to a pretty disconcerting new item about the mobile App Store. Apparently Apple is going to start recharging users for re-downloading their apps? iPhone developers who are using the iPhone 3 OS are getting messages similar to the one you see on your right->
Strangely, it isn't all apps. Today, we re-downloaded 30 MB
01.06.2009 06:51 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Engadget arrives at E3 2009!
We've landed in somewhat sunny Los Angeles, just in time to watch the (de)construction of a mountain of miscellany in front of the LA Convention Center's South Hall. It's gonna be a long week for us covering all the hottest hardware and gaming peripherals, including DJ Hero, Beatles Rock Band, and we're thinking a few non-surprises from the likes of Microsoft and Sony. We've joined forces with our cohorts at Joystiq in creating a dedicated E3 2009 hub to satiate all your game news needs, as well as keep track of when all the k
01.06.2009 06:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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New iPhone firmware photographs leaked?
Chinese blog UMPCFever has posted what appear to be photographs of the new iPhone interface with features such as camera auto-focus, a magnetometer and voice recording. The blogger responsible for the shots says he was given the iPhone prototype from his American friend, who supposedly asked the blogger to only "take fuzzy snapshots" because it is not yet official. The blogger did not take photogr
01.06.2009 06:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.06.2009 6:00 Uhr
Safari 3 to have Geolocation
This one might have passed a lot of you by. Mobile Safari in iPhone 3.0 will allow GPS calls directly in the browser. This is a relatively new, but very exciting technology. Once embraced by web page developers, Geolocation will add a lot of functionality to web pages (–even advertising). That's how apps like Google Latitude will work as WebApps. For developers, (or Firefox 3.5 users) you can check this out by going here. Full story at Computerworld.
01.06.2009 05:50 Uhr, 9to5Mac,
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Gametrak Freedom Xbox 360 motion controller up for pre-order with Squeeballs
We get the feeling this isn't the motion sensing surprise that's likely in store for Xbox 360 fans at E3, but it's still great to see this controller moving beyond the hype stage. After being spied late last year and detailed around two months ago, the Gametrak Freedom motion controller is now listed at GameStop with an October 15th ship date. The controller, which will come bundle
01.06.2009 05:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Screenium 1.2 public beta adds new interface
Synium has released its screen-capturing software, Screenium 1.2, as a public beta with an enhanced interface and improved stability. The latest version now places all settings in the main window and includes a revamped preference dialog. A new level-meter can be used to monitor microphones and other audio inputs. The area selection now supports textual input for position and size, while highlight
01.06.2009 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPublishWidget integrates with SEO Title Cards
Bowker and Impelsys have announced a joint marketing program for Bowker's SEO Title Cards and Impelsys' iPublishWidget. The integration aims to simplify the process of marketing and selling books through Broker's Print catalog. Affiliate sales-channeling elements can be controlled using iPublishWidget within SEO Title Cards. Widgets can also include links to a user's online catalog through Boker's
01.06.2009 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.06.2009 5:00 Uhr
Snowtape app enables live radio recording
Vemedio has released the full version of Snowtape, an application for playing and recording live radio. Snowtape provides a database capable of storing thousands of radio stations, along with search capabilities and a built-in track editor for removing interfering audio. Stations listed in the search results can be added to a list and sorted by genre or bandwidth, or can be added to the favorites
01.06.2009 04:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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01.06.2009 4:00 Uhr
Acoustic superlens could mask ships from sonar... in theory, anyway
Man, the mad scientists are really on a roll of late. First we hear that Li-ion cells are set to magically double in capacity, and now we're learning that a new form of invisibility cloak is totally gearing up for its Target debut. As the seemingly endless quest to bend light in such a way as to create a sheath of invisibility continues, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's Nicholas Fang has reportedly developed a metamaterial that acts as a type of acoustic superlens. In theory, at least, this approach would rely on phreaking with sound rather than light in order to in
01.06.2009 03:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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01.06.2009 3:00 Uhr
Samsung's OmniaHD gets high-def unboxing
If watching the N97 crawl out of its Espoo-designed packaging just isn't enough for one day, how's about this? An unlocked Samsung OmniaHD (or i8910, if we're being proper) has found its way into the ever-loving hands of one mareskino, and he was kind enough to unbox the thing on video. Better still, the quality here is second to none, and we'd bet you'll be drooling by the end of it. If you're ready to prove us right / wrong, hop on past the break and mash play.[Thanks, Curtis]
01.06.2009 02:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Article: Ask iLounge 5-29-09
This week's Ask iLounge topics: Sorting tracks in iTunes, iPhone Bluetooth Headset Dock, Recovering Mac-formatted iPod on Windows, Screen damage on 4G iPod nano, Syncing purchased tracks back to iTunes, Managing a class set of iPods
01.06.2009 02:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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01.06.2009 1:00 Uhr
Philips GoGear Opus reviewed: solid audio, but painfully boring
When we had the downright magnificent opportunity to toy with Philips' latest PMP line here in the States, we immediately noticed that the GoGear Opus stood out among the rest. The crew over at TrustedReviews recently spent some quality time with the 8GB version of that very unit, and while they found the audio quality to be "excellent," they seemed rather disappointed -- if not irked -- by everything else in the package. For starters, the whole solution just felt boring, with critics noting that its biggest problem was a lack of "excitement." Granted, none of this would matter at a rock-bottom price point, but for $100, there's an awful lot
01.06.2009 00:51 Uhr, Engadget,
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Twitter-Updates des Tages
Fotos vom neuen iPhone aufgetaucht http://www.macforlife.de/2009/…..fgetaucht/ (via @mac_for_life) #
@togglodyte Was ist das? Ne Eiswürfel-Cola mit Silberzwiebelchen? in reply to togglodyte #
Liege faul auf der Couch rum und zocke #Peggle am iPhone. Stehe jetzt aber wohl zum Kochen besser auf. #
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01.06.2009 00:05 Uhr, Macinplay,
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