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21.08.2010 24:00 Uhr
Willow Garage PR2 robot learns to sort socks for $10k prize (video)
We've been following the evolution of the Willow Garage PR2 robot for a little over a year now, watching as it learned to mooch electricity and hustle pool sharks. That, as it turns out, was only the beginning. The robots are now up for general pre-order should anyone want one (priced well into the "if you have to ask" range, surely), and to celebrate that Willow Garage founder Scott Hassan put up $10k
21.08.2010 23:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.08.2010 22:00 Uhr
21.08.2010 21:00 Uhr
Aceeca's PalmOS-based PDA32 gets reviewed, albeit in prototype form
Ah, the dream does live on. If we're being straight with you, we didn't exactly have the highest hopes for Aceeca's PDA32 to ever make it out of the dreamworld in which it was created, but apparently it's well on its well to commercialization. For reasons unknown, of course. The good folks over at TamsBlog managed to get ahold of a prototype device, powered by one of yesteryear's greatest operating systems and encased in a comically large shell. It's important to note that this isn't a finalized retail unit, but it's still fairly fascinating that an object like the one you're looking at above is actually about to ship in the year 2010 A.D. The overview is a
21.08.2010 20:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.08.2010 20:00 Uhr
[App-Test] Jaws
Wohl kaum ein Tier hat einen so schlechten Ruf wie der Weiße Hai - und das hat er in erster Linie der gleichnamigen Filmreihe zu verdanken. Das iPhone-Spiel ist die dritte Umsetzung des Films, die berühmte Musik von John Williams gibt es selbstverständlich zu hören.Zwar waren sich die Entwickler
21.08.2010 19:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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21.08.2010 19:00 Uhr
Velocity ships first mainstream Android tablet in September
Velocity Micro committed itself to the world of tablets late on Friday by opening preorders for the Cruz Reader. The seven-inch Android 2.1 slate is now due to ship both online and to electronics stores in early September for $200. The wider-aspect Cruz Tablet ($300) and child oriented StoryPad ($150) are due to ship later the same month.
21.08.2010 18:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Pocketbook announces color touch screen Android powered e-reader and more
Manufacturing upstart PocketBook is clearly still gung ho about e-readers, judging by the five new models it has announced will be released at IFA in September, which include a pair of entry-level ProBook 602 and 902 units, as well as the ProBook 603 and 903 premium units. The 60x designated models sport 6-inch screens, while the 90x models have a bigger 9.7-inch. All models will feature 2GB of internal storage, a Linux-based OS, and include WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. However, the higher-end versions also gain 3G connectivity and a Wacom touchscreen. More interesting and genre-bending though is the
21.08.2010 18:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.08.2010 18:00 Uhr
Apple testet angeblich bereits iPod touch 4G
Es gibt mal wider Neuigkeiten zum offenbar kurz bevorstehenden iPod touch 4G. In den Tiefen der letzten Entwicklerversion von iOS 4.1 will Appleinsider Hinweise auf das neue bzw. rundum überarbeitete Endgerät gefunden haben. So glaubt man, dass Apple das Gerät bereits testet. Dabei stützt man sich in erster Linie auf eine im Programmcode enthaltene Bezeichnung
21.08.2010 17:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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iOS 4.1 Beta zeigt: neue Apple Produkte in der Pipeline
AppleInsider hat den Code der aktuellen iOS 4.1 Beta 3 Version genauer unter die Lupe genommen und dabei Hinweise auf neue Geräte entdeckt, welche von Apple anscheinend schon seit geraumer Zeit im Test sind. So wurde unter anderem die Bezeichnung iPod 4,1 im Code gefunden, was wohl auf die nächste iPod Generation hindeutet. Es wird
21.08.2010 17:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Bildersuche: Google kauft Like.com
Google hat mit Like.com eine Suchmaschine gekauft, die bilderbasiert nach Produkten sucht. Like.com ist aus einem Unternehmen hervorgegangen, das Gesichtserkennungstechnik entwickelt hat. (Google)
21.08.2010 17:35 Uhr, golem,
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Prizmo is a pretty amazing iPhone app for OCR and more
There are a few apps that are great demos for the iPhone. Pulse News is a super RSS feed reader, iMovie always drops a few jaws, and Siri is a pretty amazing way to talk to your iPhone and get intelligent search results.
You can add Prizmo to the list of great demo apps, and it's going to be a very useful app for a lot of people. Prizmo combines OCR (Optical Character Recognition), text to speech, and translation
21.08.2010 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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uDraw GameTablet für die Wi: aus Spiel wird Ernst (mit Video)
Filed under: Wii
Taugt das uDraw GameTablet vielleicht für mehr als nur harmlose Mal- und Kritzelspiele? David Kassan, der sich einen Namen als iPad-Kunstmaler gemacht hat, benutzt das Nintendo Wii-Zubehör als Zeichenprogramm. Ob das funktioniert, seht ihr im Video nach dem Break.Continue reading uDraw GameTablet für die Wi: aus Spiel wird Ernst (mit Video)
21.08.2010 17:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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21.08.2010 17:00 Uhr
Conceptual airport identifier skips your naughty bits, scans straight to the bone
Not sure how you feel about those airport scanners that reveal your bits and pieces to under-paid guards? We think they make air travel rather titillating, but perhaps you'll be more comfortable with a conceptual scanner that skips your fleshy bits entirely and looks only at your bones. Being developed by a team of researchers at Wright State University, such a scanner could use existing technology to detect the skeletal structure of a person. The idea is that a person's bony bits are unique and, unlike one's face, impossible to disg
21.08.2010 16:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tsutenkaku nimmt es mit den Robotergesetzen nicht so genau und attackiert ein Kind (mit Video)
Filed under: Roboter
Tsutenkaku ist ein ferngesteuerter Roboter, der dem Tsutenkaku-Turm in Osaka nachgebildet und auf der Expo in Shanghai vorgestellt wurde, und eigentlich ganz zahm. Nun hat er bei einer Marketingpräsentation mit seinen schmooven Dance-Moves fast ein Kind verletzt, da man ihn dummerweise nicht eingezäunt hatte und er, na sagen wir mal, auch nicht der Schlaueste seiner Gattung ist und augenscheinlich keinerlei Kollisionssensoren hat. Dem Kind ist nichts passiert aber Tsutenkaku dürfte ein paar Sympathien verspielt haben. Video nach dem Break.
[via
21.08.2010 16:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Golem.de guckt: Badehose, Babybrei und Bastelein
Das Thema der TV-Woche vom 23. bis 29. August 2010 für 3Sat lautet: Wetter, Wetter, Wetter und das Klima. Deshalb wird die Woche auch geflutet mit aktuellen Dokumentationen und ihren Wiederholungen. Das andere Topthema lautet 3D auf Arte. (Film, 3D-TV)
21.08.2010 16:05 Uhr, golem,
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21.08.2010 16:00 Uhr
Google übernimmt Like.com für über 100 Mio. Dollar
Der US-amerikanische Internetkonzern Google hat das Unternehmen hinter Like.com, welches eine visuelle Suchmaschine für den eCommerce-Bereich entwickelt hat, übernommen. Konkrete Angaben zum Verkaufspreis (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNAND-Flash-Preis fällt wieder auf 1$ pro Gigabyte"EiPott": Apple bewirkt einstweilige VerfügungStreet View: Verfassungsgerichtliches Verbot möglich
21.08.2010 15:52 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Vergewaltigungsvorwürfe gegen Wikileaks-Gründer
Die schwedische Polizei hat gegen den Gründer der Whistleblowing-Website WikiLeaks Ermittlungen wegen Belästigung und Vergewaltigung eingeleitet. Julian Assange soll nun von der Polizei zu den Vorwürfen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUSA: Großteil der öffentlichen WLAN-Angebote gratisZugriff auf Wikileaks in Thailand wurde gesperrtStreet View: Verfassungsgerichtliches Verbot möglich
21.08.2010 15:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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G.Skills SSD „Phoenix Pro“ jetzt ab 40 GByte
Wie G.Skill zum Wochenabschluss mitgeteilt hat, gibt es die schnellen SSDs aus der „Phoenix Pro“-Serie fortan sowohl in kleineren als auch mittelgroßen Kapazitäten. Dank eines SandForce-Controllers und MLC-Speicherchips sollen schnelle Datenübertragungsraten erreicht werden.
21.08.2010 15:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Doodle Jump gets a Retina Display update
Doodle Jump has released a free update, available now, that not only brings out that underwater content that Igor Pusenjak promised us in that interview a little while back, but also updates the graphics on the app to take full advantage of the iPhone 4's Retina Display, so you can see the little doodle jumping up those platforms clearer and sharper than ever. Only three stages have been updated with Retina Display graphics so far, but Pusenjak says that "the rest of the Retina Display graphics is almost done and we'll be releasing it soon!" The update is of course free for the game's own
21.08.2010 15:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Steve Jobs: Software Update iOS 4.1 soll die iPhone 3G Probleme beheben (mit Video)
Filed under: iOS
Die Performanceprobleme des iPhone 3G unter iOS4 (alles ist schnarchlangsam und reagiert, wenn überhaupt, ziemlich spät, wie man im Video nach dem Break sehen kann) sollen bald der Vergangenheit angehören. In gewohnt knappem Ton beantwortete Steve Jobs eine E-Mail eines verärgerten Kunden: "Software update coming soon.". Demnach soll das bereits an die Entwickler gegebene iOS 4.1 die Performanceprobleme lösen, wie auch schon in einzelnen Foren zu lesen war. Wir sind gespannt.
[via M
21.08.2010 15:06 Uhr, Engadget german,
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21.08.2010 15:00 Uhr
EC Media launches Wink e-reader in India
While the world holds its collective breath for India to actually mass produce that $35 tablet it's been trumpeting here lately, the country's own EC Media International is taking the wraps off of a sparkling new e-reader: the Wink. This cutely titled device doesn't look much different than older generation Kindles, but it'll reportedly support 15 languages and will offer 200,000+ book titles right out of the gate. The company has managed to garner the support of publishers like Penguin, Roli, Oxford University, Harper Collins and Permanent Black, and as expected, it'll also be pushed as a substitute for traditional newspapers and magazines. As for pricing? Mum
21.08.2010 14:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pac-Man auf Wahlcomputer erfolgreich installiert
Einer Gruppe von US-amerikanischen Informatikern war es möglich, auf einem Wahlcomputer den Videospielklassiker Pac-Man erfolgreich zu installieren. Diesbezüglich war es angeblich nicht notwendig, die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAssassin's Creed: Brotherhood - PC-Version späterGamescom: Großer Besucheransturm in KölnFrom Dust: Neue Göttersimulation auf der Gamescom
21.08.2010 14:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Eking E5: ein einsamer UMPC im Tabletwald
Filed under: UMPC
Obwohl sich UMPCs in den heutigen Tablet-Zeiten rar machen, bringt Eking einen solchen auf den Markt. Der WSVGA (1,024 x 600) Sharp-Display des E5 genannten Geräts ist 5-Zoll groß, und er hat einen Intel Atom Z515-Prozessor (1,2GHz) und 1GB DDR2-Speicher unter der Haube. Weitere Specs: 16GB SSD, 802.11b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, 3G, GPS, 3 Megapixel-Kamera und eine 2,600mAh Batterie. Für knapp 600 Euro seid ihr dabei, vorausgesetzt ihr schafft es, den E5 aus China zu importieren. Mehr Bilder gibt's unter dem Quelle-Link.
[Via
21.08.2010 14:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Dell: Mehr Firmenkunden sorgen für gute Umsätze
Nachdem Hewlett Packard bereits unter anderem dank eines stark gewachsenen Server-Geschäftes gute Quartalszahlen vermelden konnte, zeigt auch Dell, dass das Unternehmen in diesem Markt wachsen kann. Doch neben Gewinnen dort muss der Hersteller Verluste im Consumer-Markt verkraften.
21.08.2010 14:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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21.08.2010 14:00 Uhr
T-Mobile G2: die ersten Fotos
Filed under: Smartphones
Diese Fotos von einem realen G2 bestätigen, was wir schon anhand der Renderings vermutet hatten: es ist eine amerikanisierte Version des demnächst kommenden HTC Vision. Will sagen: 3,7 Zoll Bildschirm, Android und ein Slider QWERTY-Keyboard: ein bisschen hochwertiger als das myTouch 3G Slide und ein passender Nachfolger für das ehemals wegweisende G1.
Gallery: T-Mobile G2
21.08.2010 13:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Street View: Verfassungsgerichtliches Verbot möglich
Unter Umständen könnte das Bundesverfassungsgericht den Kartendienst Street View von Google stoppen. Davon geht jedenfalls der Ex-Vizepräsident des Bundesverfassungsgerichts Hassemer laut 'Focus' aus. Dies (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltGrooveshark aus dem App Store von Apple entferntUSA: Großteil der öffentlichen WLAN-Angebote gratisZugriff auf Wikileaks in Thailand wurde gesperrt
21.08.2010 13:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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HP dank Servern mit mehr Umsatz und Gewinn
Unter anderem dank eines Wachstums von 19 Prozent in der Sparte Enterprise Storage und Server (ESS) auf einen Umsatz von 4,4 Milliarden US-Dollar konnte Hewlett Packard im abgelaufenen dritten Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2010 einen gestiegenen Gesamtumsatz von 30,73 Milliarden UD-Dollar vermelden.
21.08.2010 13:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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21.08.2010 13:00 Uhr
Bastelei: Magic Trackpad mit USB-Kabel
Griechischer Salat, Gurkensalat, Krautsalat - viele Salatsorten gibt es, aber nur eine ist durch die technische Entwicklung akut gefährdet: der Kabelsalat. Vom Magic Trackpad gibt es keine kabelgebundene Variante, aber diese kann leicht selbst gebastelt werden.Die einfache Bastelei sieht nicht
21.08.2010 12:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Optimus-Tablet von LG soll iPad übertreffen!
Vor knapp einem Monat gab LG dem Wall Street Journal gegenüber ein Informationsfetzten mit dem Inhalt, dass ein Tablet in Planung sei, preis. Nun sickerten erste detailierte Informationen zum iPad Konkurrenten durch. LG verliert immer mehr Anteile an Apple, RIM und HTC am Smartphone Markt. Das neue Optimus-Tablet sowie 10 weitere Smartphone-Modelle, welche dieses Jahr
21.08.2010 12:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Video: Phasma, die Kakerlake, die direkt in unser Herz krabbelt
Filed under: Roboter
Plasma ist ein hexapedaler Roboter, der momentan im tollen Nationalmuseum der Naturwissenschaften in Tokyo seine Beinchen schwingt. Takram Design Engineering hat seinem Geschöpf eine kalte, mechanische Form gegeben, aber sobald Phasma - so heißt das Insekt - losläuft, wirkt es putzmunter und lebendig. Aber seht selbst im Video nach dem Break.
Gallery: Insektenroboter Phasma
21.08.2010 12:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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21.08.2010 12:00 Uhr
"EiPott": Apple bewirkt einstweilige Verfügung
Das Hanseatische Oberlandesgericht ist zu der Entscheidung gekommen, dass ein Eierbecher mit der Bezeichnung EiPott durchaus mit dem Musikabspielgerät iPod aus dem Hause Apple verwechselt werden könnte. Aus (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNetzneutralität: Medienbranche wittert MorgenluftNAND-Flash-Preis fällt wieder auf 1$ pro GigabyteGrooveshark aus dem App Store von Apple entfernt
21.08.2010 11:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Simpler Hack versorgt Apples Magic Trackpad mit USB
Im MacRumor-Forum hat User markbog einen netten Hack vorgestellt, welcher das Magic Trackpad an die USB-Leine legt. Eine Verschönerung ist das zwar nicht, aber dafür gut für die Umwelt, weil die Batterie überflüssig wird. Und wie es aussieht, geht dabei auch nichts in die Brüche, so dass markbog mit seiner Aktion die kabellose Freiheit nicht für alle Zeiten aufgeben muss.
[Via TUAW]
21.08.2010 11:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Job-Empfehlungen 21.10.2010
Vor kurzem haben wir den macnews-Stellenmarkt auf der Startseite verlinkt, und wie in der vergangenen Woche stellen wir ein paar Jobs genauer vor – um den Einstieg zu erleichtern und um auf das Angebot hinzuweisen.
Media Designer (m/w) (18.08.10)
Die ORGA Systems GmbH (Paderborn) sucht eine/n Media-Designer zur Konzeption neuer Medien, Harmonisierung aktueller Medien und für
21.08.2010 11:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Acht-Kern-Variante des „Sandy Bridge E“ gesichtet
JCornell ist bereits seit Jahren in Szenekreisen dafür bekannt, bereits Monate und fast ein Jahr zuvor an Hardware zu gelangen, die noch in weiter Ferne liegt. Aktuellstes Beispiel ist das kommende High-End-Modell von Intel mit dem Codename „Sandy Bridge E“, der acht Kerne, 16 Threads und 20 MByte L3-Cache bietet.
21.08.2010 11:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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21.08.2010 11:00 Uhr
Video zum iPhone 3G iOS Geschwindigkeitsverlust!
Wie wir bereits berichtet haben, äußerste sich Steve Jobs bezüglich der Geschwindigkeitseinbußen beim iPhone 3G mit dem Neuen iOS in gewohnter Manier mit den wenigen aber klaren Worten “Software update coming soon.” Wann dieser Wort hält ist bislang noch nicht bekannt. Jedoch warten viele bereits auf Reaktionen aus dem Apple Lager. Die Beschwerden sind mehr
21.08.2010 10:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Zugriff auf Wikileaks in Thailand wurde gesperrt
Die amtierende thailändische Regierung hat sich dazu entschlossen, den Zugriff auf die bekannte Whistleblowing-Webseite Wikileaks zu blockieren. Zu diesem Schritt fühlte man sich aus Sicherheitsgründen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltTrojaner offenbar an Flugzeug-Absturz schuldGrooveshark aus dem App Store von Apple entferntUSA: Großteil der öffentlichen WLAN-Angebote gratis
21.08.2010 10:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Job-Empfehlungen
Vor kurzem haben wir den macnews-Stellenmarkt auf der Startseite verlinkt, und wie in der vergangenen Woche stellen wir ein paar Jobs genauer vor – um den Einstieg zu erleichtern und um auf das Angebot hinzuweisen.
Media Designer (m/w) (18.08.10)
Die ORGA Systems GmbH (Paderborn) sucht eine/n Media-Designer zur Konzeption neuer Medien, Harmonisierung aktueller Medien und für
21.08.2010 10:20 Uhr, MacNews,
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Review: Pandigital Novel (mit Video)
Filed under: Tablet PC
Der E-Reader Pandigital Novel wird in den USA für 180 Dollar verkauft. Eigentlich nicht viel für ein Android-Gerät mit farbigem 7-Zoll-Touchscreen und 2GB Speicher, könnte man meinen. Die Kollegen von Engadget-US haben es getestet und sind leider alles andere als zufrieden, auch wenn der Novel eine nette Größe und Zugang zum Barnes & Noble E-Book Store hat, und es sich mit ihm angenehm surfen lässt. Denn der resistive Touchscreen ist schlecht und das Interface nicht intuitiv zu bedienen. Das Blättern zur nächsten Seite dauert eine gefühlte E
21.08.2010 10:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Eking E5 UMPC brings tilting, sliding 5-inch display
It's been awhile, eh Eking? The elusive handheld maker is storming back onto the scene today with an all new UMPC, despite that fact that UMPCs have been largely left behind and covered up by this new "tablet craze." All that aside, the E5 is definitely one of the more delightful units that we've seen, and we can't help think of HTC's Advantage when it's opened up as shown above. Specs wise, this guy is boasting a 5-inch WSVGA (1,024 x 600) Sharp-sourced displa
21.08.2010 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Blaue PlayStation 3 zum „Gran Tourismo 5“-Start
„Gran Turismo“ steht seit Jahren für eines der bekannteste Spiel-Titel auf der PlayStation. Auch wenn die Entwicklung des fünften Teils eine kleine Ewigkeit in Anspruch nahm, steht der Titel ab 3. November 2011 zusammen mit einer blauen PlayStation 3 im Handel.
21.08.2010 10:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Bioshock Infinite: Action mit Haken
Tief unter sich die Erde, über sich freischwebende Gleise, in der Hand den Enterhaken: So saust der Spieler durch die schwebende Stadt Columbia und kämpft dabei noch. Golem.de hat erste Ingame-Szenen des Actionspektakels gesehen und mit Entwicklungschef Ken Levine gesprochen. (Gamescom, Rollenspiele)
21.08.2010 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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Musikalischer Streifzug: Ladypower! – 13 Songs von Popdiven
Willkommen zur Musikkolumne bei macmagazin.de! Malte vom Musikportal Freeload.de präsentiert hier die Musik zum Wochenende – alles Songs, die man im Internet kostenlos downloaden kann. Heute: Ladypower! – der Diven-Sampler – ein von Freeload zusammengestellter Sampler mit den großen Pop-Ladys unserer Zeit: Madonna, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé…
21.08.2010 10:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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21.08.2010 10:00 Uhr
Musikalischer Streifzug: Ladypower! – 13 Songs von Popdiven
Willkommen zur Musikkolumne bei macmagazin.de! Malte vom Musikportal Freeload.de präsentiert hier die Musik zum Wochenende - alles Songs, die man im Internet kostenlos downloaden kann. Heute: Ladypower! - der Diven-Sampler - ein von Freeload zusammengestellter Sampler mit den großen Pop-Ladys unserer Zeit: Madonna, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé
21.08.2010 09:50 Uhr, macmagazin.de,
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007 - Blood Stone: James Bond angefahren
67 unterschiedliche Animationen gibt es, mit denen James Bond in Blood Stone seine Gegner im Nahkampf ausschalten kann. Außerdem bietet das Actionspiel rasante Verfolgungsjagden. Golem.de ist schon mal in den virtuellen Aston Martin geklettert. (Smartphone-Entwicklung, James Bond)
21.08.2010 09:50 Uhr, golem,
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USA: Großteil der öffentlichen WLAN-Angebote gratis
Mehr als die Hälfte aller öffentlichen WLAN-Anschlüsse sind in den Vereinigten Staaten inzwischen kostenlos nutzbar. 45 Prozent der verfügbaren Angebote sollen hingegen eine Gebühr für die Nutzung verlangen. (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltNokia: Kein separates App für Social NetworksTrojaner offenbar an Flugzeug-Absturz schuldGrooveshark aus dem App Store von Apple entfernt
21.08.2010 09:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Asus: weniger Netbooks verkauft – iPad schuld?
Der Netbook-Hersteller Asus hat laut Digitimes die Tage offensichtlich bekannt gegeben, dass im dritten Quartal nur noch 1,4 Millionen Netbooks ausgeliefert werden sollen. Das sind 200 000 Einheiten weniger als ursprünglich veranschlagt wurden. Grund hierfür sind laut Aus-Geschäftsführer Jerry Shen die starken Verkäufe des Apple Tablet iPad, welche zulasten des Netbook-Absatzes gehen. Das amerikanische Computerunternehmen
21.08.2010 09:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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PowerColor HD 5750 im Low-Profile-Format
PowerColor stellt auch ein dreiviertel Jahr nach offiziellem Start der AMD Radeon HD 5750 noch neue Modelle vor. Dieses Mal ist die Besonderheit in der Höhe der Lösung zu finden, denn die Karte kommt im sogenannten Low-Profile-Format in den Handel.
21.08.2010 09:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Open Day beim Apple Händler AH Info Systeme in Winterthur (PR)
Hell, offen und übersichtlich, ganz Apple-like mit grossen Naturholztischen, präsentiert sich das neue Ladenlokal der AH Info Systeme in Winterthur. Ein Raum, der zum Verweilen verführt. In Ruhe können dort Apple-Computer ausprobiert und Zubehör ausgesucht werden. Fast 5 Monate hat es gedauert, bis alles so war, wie er es sich vorgestellt habe, sagt Geschäftsinhaber Adriano Haller. Gefeiert wird am Freitag, 27. und Samstag, 28. August 2010 bei AH Info Systeme, Zur Kesselschmiede 31 in 8400 Winterthur. Neben Apple-Produkten und den neuesten Accessoires für iPad und iPhone 4 sorgen Festwirtschaft und eine Band für das kulinarische und akustische Wohl der Gäste. Ein bekannter und hoch qualifizierter Apple-Trainer freut sich aufs Fachsimpeln über Applesoftware. Zudem können die Besucher von einem 10% Demo-Day-Rabatt profitieren, die genauen Bedingungen findet man auf der Homepage von AH Info Systeme.
Open Day beim Apple Händler AH Info Systeme in Winterthur
Auf ahinfo-systeme.ch gibt es zum neuen Shop ein Quick
21.08.2010 09:05 Uhr, macprime,
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Mac Rewind - Ausgabe 237 erschienen
Ab sofort steht Ausgabe 237 unseres wöchentlichen Magazins Mac Rewind zur Verfügung. Wie immer können Sie die aktuelle Ausgabe über MacRewind.de lesen, das Magazin kostenlos über den iTunes Store abonnieren oder auch im umfangreichen Archiv stöbern. Die Themen der aktuellen Ausgabe: [list]Exif, die Zweite: exiFinder! Vanguard – Ein neuer Stürmer auf dem Feld SD-Speicherkarten-Leitfaden Vaja Preise und Verfügbarkeit Logitech Illumi
21.08.2010 09:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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21.08.2010 9:00 Uhr
Kolumne: F…Time!
Die FaceTime-Technologie ist eine Steve-Sache, damit könnte auch iChat wieder etwas auf die Sprünge geholfen werden. FaceTime ist das nächste Große Ding, wenn es nach Steve geht, und so, wie es aussieht ist/wird es das auch. Die kommenden Apple-Produkte werden verstärkt diese Technologie unterstützen. Das bedeutet, dass bald iPad, iPod touch, iPhone und eventuell
21.08.2010 08:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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21.08.2010 8:00 Uhr
Grooveshark aus dem App Store von Apple entfernt
Dass die Anwendung des Musik-Download-Portals Grooveshark im App Store von Apple angeboten wird, störte offenbar Universal Music. Das Label beklagte sich diesbezüglich über Urheberrechtsverstöße. Aus diesem (Weiter lesen)Verwandter Inhalt40 Programme von Sicherheitslücke betroffenNokia: Kein separates App für Social NetworksTrojaner offenbar an Flugzeug-Absturz schuld
21.08.2010 07:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Ansteck-Tastatur für das iPhone
Als Apple vor drei Jahren der Öffentlichkeit das iPhone präsentierte und seither den Smartphone-Markt erobert, war einer der wichtigsten Unterschiede zu Geräten der Konkurrenz, der Verzicht auf eine herkömmliche Tastatur. Während andere Firmen wie Research in Motion mit ihren Blackberrys oder zum Beispiel auch Nokia um nur ein paar Namen aus der Branche zu nennen
21.08.2010 07:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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21.08.2010 5:00 Uhr
How would you change the HP TouchSmart tm2t?
If you're looking for the quintessential tablet experience, but aren't so fond of giving up the small luxuries that come with owning a laptop, HP's TouchSmart tm2t was probably high on your list once it was introduced earlier in the year. Boasting a 12.1-inch capacitive touchscreen, a swivel option for converting it into a tablet and plenty of power for the Average Joe / Jane, it looks -- on paper, at least -- that this guy is the definition of 'striking a balance.' For those that plopped down the coin to bring one home, we're interested to hear how it has or has not lived up to your expectations. Is the note-taking experience up to snuff? How's that touch response? Would you hav
21.08.2010 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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21.08.2010 4:00 Uhr
The store is down
The Apple Store is down again. And we are, once again, glued to our monitors, constantly refreshing the display.
Is the Apple Store nothing but a giant, international Skinner Box? Maybe store outages have nothing to do with
21.08.2010 03:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Simple hack turns the Magic Trackpad into a USB-powered affair
While many hacks we feature on these virtual pages are terrifyingly complex, this one is anything but. Even more surprising, it's actually useful. Mark Bog decided to tether his Magic Trackpad to the sweet, endless power supply of his computer over USB, instead of swapping out AAs endlessly. To do this he merely pulled out the black and red power wires of a USB cable and attached them to a battery-shaped dowel, which slots easily into the Trackpad. The best part is that this seems basically non-destructive to the trackpad (if the 5 volts coming from the USB cable isn't too much for its precious internals), so
21.08.2010 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Etsy Find: Mmmmmmmm iPhone
Just in time for the weekend, here's an awesome vinyl sticker for the back of your iPhone that has Homer Simpson taking a bite out of your favorite brand's logo. It's made by Etsy user apjam, and while I'm sure it's not quite, you know, legal, it is a pretty funny way to play with the logo design back there. If it sprinkles your donut (so to speak), you can pick one up for under US$5 (assuming they go back on sale at some point).
I usually like stickers for the back of MacBooks -- they always look pretty good and stay out of the way. But an iPhone sticker? I guess it looks OK, but I toss my iPhone around far too much to leave a sticker untouched back there. I guess if it was held on well and
21.08.2010 01:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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21.08.2010 1:00 Uhr
BlackBerry Bold R020 and 9670 Oxford flip outed?
It's felt almost as if the BlackBerry smartphone rumor mill has been a little too quiet -- dare we say burnt out -- since the Torch hit the scene (BlackPad notwithstanding, of course). That's all changed with a pair of interesting leaks care of Boy Genius Report. Behold a successor to the Bold 9700, the R020. The tri-band UMTS / quad-band EDGE device is gonna disappoint some with the same 624MHz clockspeed and 2.44-inch 480 x 360 screen, but it does have twice the RAM (512MB), a 5 megapixel camera with AF and flash, and of course r
21.08.2010 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Gmail for iPad gets stacked card interface
Google has modified the iPad front-end for Gmail, adding a new "stacked card" interface for the e-mail service. Previously, two toolbars were on screen to run actions on conversations. One controlled selected conversations, however, while the other handled an open ones, which Google acknowledges was potentially confusing.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Nokia N9 leaked in detail, takes MacBook Pro design cues
Nokia's N9 flagship has been spotted today in a gallery that suggests Nokia is taking strong design cues from Apple for its smartphone design. While the tapered design bears some resemblance to the N8, its unibody metal design, black keys and black display bezel appear directly lifted from Apple's current MacBook Pro. It also bears a lesser resemblance to Nokia's own aluminum-clad Booklet 3G netbook.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Jobs wins battle to demolish Jackling House
A preservationist group, Uphold Our Heritage, has given up a long-running battle to save a house in Woodside, California owned by Apple CEO Steve Jobs, says a local publication. The home was originally built for a copper baron, Daniel Jackling, and designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style by architect George Washington Smith. Since 2001 however, Jobs has fought to have the home demolished and replaced with something smaller and modern.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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LG vows its tablet will be more productive than Apple's
LG in an interview today positioned its upcoming Android tablet as the antithesis of Apple's iPad [sub. required]. Marketing VP Chang Ma told the WSJ that the slate, which will go under the Optimus badge used for phones in Korea, should be "surprisingly productive." Apple's device is more focused on consuming content, he said.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple, AT&T put an end to contract-free iPhone 4s [u]
(Update with AT&T correction) The option of a contract-free iPhone 4 in the US has vanished from the Apple and AT&T websites, reports observe. It was previously possible to buy a 16GB phone for $599, or a 32GB model for $699. In an FAQ, however, Apple now states that all US iPhones require a two-year AT&T contract, which does at least lower the hardware price. No explanation has been given for the change.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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People mag for iPad launches with free issues for paper subs
People today put out its promised iPad magazine app (free, App Store) with the promise of a first for tablet magazines. The entertainment magazine is the first major title to directly acknowledge a paper subscription. An in-app authenticator will give those already subscribed to the paper magazine the option of downloading tablet issues for free as they become available.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Online Apple Store adopts 'Compare Macs' option
Apple has made a slight but significant change to the online Apple Store by way of a "Compare Macs" tool. After selecting a Mac from the store's front page, the option shows up in a menu bar at the top of the browser. Clicking this brings up a new page, where people can pick a base model to start with via a left-hand panel.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Firefox 4 beta 4 due Monday with GPU acceleration, tab sets
Mozilla in its latest company notes has penned in the launch of Firefox 4 beta 4 for this coming Monday, August 23. The release will be the first to have built-in graphics acceleration for the regular web and, in Windows, will invoke Direct2D to use the video chipset to speed up rendering web code. The feature isn't enabled by default due to its current state but is said to be good enough to work reliably when turned on.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Logitec offers Blu-ray upgrade drive for Mac Pros
Japanís Logitec has developed a Blu-Ray upgrade drive solution for Mac Pros. The LBD-A12SAK/MW kit includes a copy of Roxio Toast Titanium 10, which adds Blu-ray burning support to the Mac line in lieu of any official support for Blu-ray from Apple. It has been tested with Final Cut Pro 7 and is capable of authoring a 24GB BD-Video disc in 10 minutes.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Booq announces new Boa push iPad Bag
Booq has announced a new product for its line of Boa iPad and laptop bags, the Boa push for iPad. The new compact carrying case allows users to protect their iPad during travel, as well as store a variety of accessories and other electronic devices ranging from pens to credit cards, as well as an iPhone. Features include a built-in iPad compartment lined with non-scratch fabrics, an exterior pocket made to fit the iPhone, and an integrated nylon shoulder strap.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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OtterBox, IvySkin unveil new iPhone 4 cases
OtterBox and IvySkin have both unveiled new additions to their line of iPhone 4 accessories, the Commuter Series Case and COLOR Reception Case. OtterBoxís latest Commuter Series Case offers three different layers of protection, including a self-adhering film, and is designed to guard the iPhone from scratches, bumps, and dust. When protecting their phone users can access all the iPhoneís buttons and features, while still guarding the ports via the silicone plugs that are provided. Currently, the Commuter Series Case is only available in Black.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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XtremeMac intros new line of InCharge iPad/iPhone chargers
XtremeMac has introduced its new InCharge line of charging accessories for Apple devices, consisting of the InCharge Duo, the InCharge Auto, and InCharge Home. The InCharge Duo is designed as a dual-charging dock that enables users to power two iPhone, iPad, or iPod models simultaneously. Features include a built-in LED status indicator that displays the current charge status of each device, a removable iPad adapter, and a compact design made to fit on desk or counter-top surfaces.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: OCR scanning for the iPhone, Supra shipping eKEY
A new scanning application featuring optical character recognition capabilities has been released for the iPhone. Prizmo is able to scan documents from a picture taken with the iPhone's built-in camera, and can then apply a specific processing treatment depending on the type of document a user selects. Currently, the software features support for four different documents types, including text, business cards, receipts & bills, and whiteboards. Other features include, image processing, OCR support for 10 languages, a variety of export options, and full iOS 4 compatibi
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: BlackBerry Torch 9800
After slowly losing share in the smartphone market, Research in Motion has launched its new Torch 9800 handset alongside BlackBerry OS 6. The pairing represents RIM's latest effort to attract a new category of customers, while also helping to prevent current BlackBerry owners from defecting to competing Android and iPhone platforms. Our in-depth review takes a closer look at the Torch and how the "best BlackBerry ever" stacks up against the wide range of other high-end smartphones.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Flash on Android test shows slowdowns, incompatibility
A test of Flash 10.1 on Android late yesterday has cast doubt on its usefulness in the short term. Using both the Droid 2's preloaded Flash install and the final release on an original Droid, Laptop found that claims of desktop-level access were inaccurate. Most desktop video sites, which Adobe has usually claimed should run, often produced long load times, stuttering or froze any outside input.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung unveils new S2 portable drive with USB 3.0
Samsung on Thursday introduced a new family of portable hard drives, the S2 Portable 3.0. The 2.5-inch drives sport an integrated USB 3.0 interface and have 7,200RPM spindle speeds to deliver fast performance. The interface is more than 10 times faster than USB 2.0 speeds, at 5Gbps compared to 480Mbps.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iOS 4.1 beta pointing to iPad revision, 'unknown' product?
Apple is doing internal testing of iOS 4.1 with three new products, an AppleInsider source claims. As in other versions of iOS, the latest beta of v4.1 contains "configuration descriptors" for USB devices. One of the devices as listed as "iPod 4,1," clearly referencing a fourth-generation iPod touch.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Ricoh intros 10MP CX4 digital camera in Japan
Ricoh has introduced a new camera in Japan, the 10-megapixel CX4. It sports an equivalent 28-300mm lens and a rear-illuminated CMOS sensor. The camera also has a new image sensor-shift stabilization feature that reduces blur by an average of 3.7 shutter speed stops.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Knapsack 2 travel software adds zooming maps, street views
Outer Level has launched a new edition of its personal travel planning software, Knapsack 2. The program searches through places, addresses and points of interest on a trip. It can create packing lists, generate detailed itineraries and to-do lists, and track locations and activities. It also allows users to keep notes on locations after a trip. Smart folders organize information from multiple trips along different themes, such as Europe or business. Data is synced with iCal to populate travel info for iOS calendars.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Developers receive second beta of Mac OS X 10.6.5
Apple has seeded the second beta version of Mac OS X 10.6.5 to developers. The latest build, labeled 10H529, arrives less than a week after developers received the first beta. Apple has reportedly highlighted 3D graphics, Mail, printing, QuickTime and X11 as aspects for developers to focus on.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Canon G12 details briefly go live, show modest update
Although missing in Canon's PowerShot updates this morning, the G12 was inadvertently confirmed today by an article (since pulled) on CNET Asia. The pro point-and-shoot is a direct parallel to the S95 and primarily expands the G11 with 720p video recording as well as the high dynamic range (HDR) mode that composites shots together. The 5X, 28-140mm equivalent f2.8 lens will be upgraded to Hybrid IS to counteract blur triggered by angle or shift shaking.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iSkin, Brick House Security intro new iPhone 3G accessories
iSkin and Brick House Security have both added to their respective lines of iPhone accessories with the new Pulse Sports+ case and iPhone Spy Stick. iSkin's Pulse Sports+ is a protective case for the iPhone 3G and 3GS, with a design geared for physical activity. It includes a stretchable band for a more secure grip, as well as two layers of silicone to help provide resistance to scratches, impact and shock. The case provides full coverage of the iPhone, including the volume control and port covers, while a Microban antimicrobial treatment is claimed to resist fungus
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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BlackBerry App World 2.0 goes public, allows cheaper pricing
RIM tonight took BlackBerry App World 2.0 out of beta and made it available to the wider BlackBerry community with a change to price policies meant to counter Apple. The company is now dropping its minimum $2.99 requirement for paid apps and will allow both 99-cent and $1.99 apps into the store. Free apps have always been an option.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Flash memory may drop to $1 per GB, may not save SSDs
Flash memory prices could crash to a dollar a gigabyte this year but might not be enough to kindle a resurgence in SSDs, iSuppli warned today. Prices for memory were just over $2 for 1GB of standard NAND flash memory at the start of the year, but they have fallen steeply enough that they could reach $1.20 for a dense three-bit-per-cell chip by the fall and just $1 at the very end of 2010.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HP confirms webOS tablet due in 2011
HP during the conference call discussing its latest fiscal results confirmed that its webOS tablet had been moved to next year. When asked about the company's weakness in notebooks due to the iPad, Personal Systems Group VP Todd Bradley answered back that the device, unofficially known as the PalmPad, would arrive in "early 2011." He also confirmed that the enterprise-only Windows 7 Slate would arrive in the "near future."
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sanyo intros 1080p pocket cam with 3x optical zoom
Sanyo has introduced the VPC-PD2BK, a pocket cam capable of shooting 1080p video at 30fps. The camera also allows users to capture 10-megapixel stills. Face detection, 3x optical zoom and digital image stabilization are available in either mode.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Office for Mac 2011 Sparklines, photo editing previewed
The Microsoft Office for Mac team has released a new video highlighting Sparklines and photo editing in the forthcoming release. Office for Mac 2011 is due in October and the Office for Mac Blog is attempting to wet customer's appetites with previews of new features. Sparklines, which debuted in Excel 2010 for Windows, arrive on the Mac side in Excel 2011 for Mac. The feature provides numerical graphs that quickly show changes in data over time. They can be generated in cells near corresponding raw data to give fast visual illustrations for numeric data.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sony single-wire tech could simplify portable devices
Sony today unveiled an approach to shuttling data through portable devices that could greatly simplify how they are built. The technology would merge both the power and data that normally need a wide ribbon cable into a single copper wire with up to 940Mbps of bandwidth. It would use advanced multiplexing to have data going in both directions for everything from camera to the display.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Online 2010 Mac Pro orders begin shipping
Apple is already shipping online orders for the 2010 Mac Pro, according to anecdotes. Pre-orders began on August 9th, with an estimating shipping time of 7 to 10 days. Systems have been going out since at least Thursday, and if not already delivered are likely to arrive by early next week. One AppleInsider reader points to an August 24th target.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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NVIDIA's unannounced GeForce GT 425M shows in notebook specs
NVIDIA's first mainstream GeForce 400 notebook chipset, the GT 425M, has surfaced in leaks earlier this month. Semi-Accurate noted that the graphics core has been listed as showing in a 17-inch ASUS notebook, but with different features. Some list it as only a DirectX 10 chip, implying that it's only a refreshed 300M chip, while others mention DirectX 11 and that it would use a version of the Fermi architecture in the GTX 480M.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Logitech intros H760 wireless headset
Logitech has introduced the H760, a wireless headset for games and voice chat. It incorporates a built-in rechargeable battery that that offers up to six hours of battery life. The headset is lightweight and includes quick-access audio controls that can be used to control iTunes and Windows Media Player.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Foxconn reduces overtime, boosts 'entertainment' for staff
Taiwanese manufacturer Hon Hai, better known as Foxconn, is now more directly addressing the problems with working conditions at its plants, a Wall Street Journal report suggests. The company has been accused of maintaining a sweatshop-like environment driving people to suicide, in which people work virtually non-stop for little pay. The new measures include a reduction in overtime hours, and an increase in "entertainment" time for staff.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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BlackBerry share seen tumbling by 2012
RIM's BlackBerry phones could start losing market share much quicker than expected, Morgan Stanley analyst Ehud Gelblum warned on Friday. He downgraded the smartphone maker's stock to "underweight" as he expected BlackBerry share to bleed down to 13.1 percent and not a previously thought 16 percent; RIM has 18.2 percent share today.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Macgamestore.com announces two new mystery games
Macgamestore.com has announced two new mystery games, Secrets of the Dragon Wheel and Mirror Mysteries. Secrets of the Dragon Wheel follows Epiphany Oíday who has just been laughed out of her university for her wild theories on the ancient and mysterious Dragon Wheel Artifact, but must now help her mentor Professor Lunn who has unlocked dark forces from the artifact. During the game players must find hidden objects, solve puzzles, and overcome other various obstacles while traveling from Paris to the far-east.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sonnet unveils new mounting system for Mac mini
Sonnet has unveiled a new back-of-the-monitor mounting system for the Mac mini, MacCuff mini. The device allows users to mount their Mac mini in a variety of different positions including under a desk or table, while still providing full access to the power switch, built-in SD card and optical disc slots, as well as all ports. It features a steel design with a double powder-coated finish which is capable of protecting the Mac mini while mounted, but wonít cause harm to the computerís finish.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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USBfever, NewerTech launch new iPhone and iPad accessories
USBfever and NewerTech have both announced new items in their line of iPad and iPhone accessories, consisting of two new iPhone 4 cases, an iPad headrest mount, and new iFolio case colors. The two new iPhone 4 cases from USBfever.com include the Chocolate Style Silicone Case and Double Protection Robotic Case. With the Chocolate case users can disguise their iPhone 4 as a chocolate bar, while guarding it from bumps and scratches. Itís available in four different colors such as Brown, White, Beige and Red.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Bank of America, Visa team on smartphone payments
Bank of America and Visa have announced a joint plan to trial a smartphone payment system to make purchases in the New York area starting next month. While this technology has been used for some time in countries such as Japan, it would be the first time that this technology has been implemented in the US on this basis. The system like others would rely on small NFC (near field communications) chips in smartphones.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Alleged fourth-gen iPod touch part goes on sale
A Chinese online store, run by an iPhone parts supplier, is now selling what it claims to be the front panel for a fourth-generation iPod touch. The part notably has two main holes, one for the Home button and the other for what is likely a front-facing camera. The product is selling for 650 yuan ($95), said to have been acquired through a "special channel."
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: SmartOffice PS286 Plus released, i-Mego at the IFA
Plustek has announced the release of its new SmartOffice PS286 Plus document scanner. The latest scanner is a set up from the previously launched SmartOffice PS282, adding faster duplex scan speed, scan to FTP via DocAction, and the ability to scan A3 sized documents via internal image stitching. The SmartOffice PS286 Plus also features a 50-page auto document feeder, and is designed to scan business cards, ID cards, and drivers licences without operator adjustments. Additionally, the scanner is accompanied by a software package, including ABBYY FineReader Sprint sof
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sonos Controller app for iPad delayed until September
The Sonos Controller for iPad has been delayed from August until the end of September, according to the copmany. Exactly why hasn't been revealed, but it the app isn't considered fully developed and ready for a release. Sonos promised the wait will be worthwhile, and assured that the iPhone app would continue to work on iPads.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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JLJ chairman steps down in light of Apple kickback scandal
The executive chairman of JLJ Holdings, Chua Kim Guan, has temporarily stepped down from his duties in the wake of an Apple-related kickback scandal, reports say. Guan is the brother-in-law of Andrew Ang, a former worker at JLJ subsidiary Jin Li Mould, who was named in an Apple lawsuit against Paul Shin Devine, an Apple supply manager. Devine is accused -- by the US government, as well as Apple -- of taking bribes and kickbacks in exchange for giving suppliers access to private information.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Nokia buys mobile analytics firm to improve app quality
Nokia on Friday said it had bought out Motally in a bid to improve the experience of its mobile apps. The eight-person company's technology can show usage patterns in both native apps and on websites to identify where they can be optimized. It plans to keep supporting existing uses with Android, BlackBerry, iPad and iPhone apps but will focus on supplying info for all of Nokia's platforms, including Java, Meego, Symbian and the underlying Qt framework.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sony A560, A580 DSLR cameras leaked
A pair of successors to Sony's Alpha A550 have been leaked thanks to Sony Alpha Rumors. The A580 is said to have a 16-megapixel sensor while the A560 would sport a 14-megapixel one. In comparison, the A550 had a 14.2-megapixel sensor, but all have an ISO range of between 100 and 12,800.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPad, tablet demand outpacing netbooks and other PCs
Demand for tablets like the iPad has reached the point where it's more popular than just about all other categories of device, Forrester discovered discovered in a research note put out late Thursday. As of June, 14 percent of shoppers online were planning to get an iPad or a similar tablet within a year where just eight percent expected to get a netbook. The demand was higher than for desktop computers (four percent), e-readers like the Kindle (11 percent) and even notebooks (13 percent).
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Inkling adapts school textbooks for iPad
A new developer, Inkling, is bringing a variety of high-profile school textbooks to the iPad. The first four are from McGraw-Hill, and described as best-sellers in biology, economics, marketing and psychology; these should be available today, at an early cost of $3 per chapter or $70 for an entire book. In the near future prices should be hiked to $4 and $85, respectively.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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webOS device tracked online with iPhone 4-level display
HP's future Roadrunner smartphone could be the first device outside of Apple with a display as sharp as the iPhone 4's if developer logs posted overnight are indicators. A webOS game from Killin' It LLC, Cloud Hopper, recorded a "Roadrunner HD" device running a 960x640 resolution, as sharp as Apple's Retina Display, along with webOS 2.0. As the app is closed source, unlike in previous logs, it would be difficult if not impossible to fake the ID.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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OWC claims fastest $100 solid-state drive
OWC finished the week this afternoon by cracking a price barrier with the Mercury Extreme Pro. The new 40GB hits the $100 price mark but still uses a high-speed SandForce memory controller that should make it the fastest at its price. Read and write speeds can both last as high as 260MB per second, a speed normally reserved for larger capacity but also much more expensive drives.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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MIDI gear makers embracing new iOS SDK terms
Makers of MIDI gear, including Akai and Line-6, have begun taking advantage of changes to the iOS SDK terms regarding third-party app development. The initial agreement restricted developers to creating apps for hardware they have licensed under Apple's Made for iPod program. The new terms have been adjusted to allow third-party developers to create apps for licensed hardware created by a separate company.
21.08.2010 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Some sites still selling third-party Apple accessories
Ok, ok, it's not exactly news that there is Apple gear being sold on the Internet. But given that popular electronic accessory retailer Monoprice recently decided to stop selling Apple accessories, you might be looking for a new place to buy your cords and hookups. That's right -- TUAW contacted Monoprice the other day after a few readers reported that they couldn't buy iPhone and iPod-related gear, and Monoprice confirmed that it has "decided to suspend offering these products as part of our business plan. We will let you know if and when we resume selling these products. Truly sorry for any inconvenience it may cause you."
Bummer. Fortunate
21.08.2010 00:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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