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09.01.2011 24:00 Uhr
Talkcast tonight, 7pm PT/10pm ET: Crystal Ball Edition!
It is time!
This week we have plenty to discuss, including the Mac App Store's debut and the white Verizon iPhone confirmation. As such, this calls for a freshly-baked batch of random speculation so tonight I'll be hosting live from my House Of Crackpot Theories. We might even have a few developers along to give us some actual insight and bring balance to the conversation.
Your calls and questions help us make the show the best it can be, otherwise I'm just talking to myself! To participate on TalkShoe, you can use the bro
09.01.2011 23:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Elliptic Labs demonstrates its touchless user interface for iPad (with video)
As promised a while back, we got to chat with Elliptic Labs here at CES, and CEO Stian Aldrin walked us through the touchless gesture technology his 15-person Norway-based company is developing as a prototype. The whole thing is based on ultrasound, it turns out -- a small speaker kicks out frequencies higher than the ear can hear, and a set of microphones listens in on the reflections, using an algorithim to calculate where your hand is at as you wave it through the air. The result is a gesture-based control system for touchscreen devices, but without the actual touch.
Aldrin told us that the sy
09.01.2011 23:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Quanta's 7-inch Android tablet dummy spotted at CES
In case you're not already sick of tablets, here's another one that we spotted at a small Taiwanese booth at CES. Sure, this Anadem Q07 -- a rebadged Quanta device -- was just a dummy, but even this could easily beat the lot of cheap Android slates in a beauty contest. Encased within the chrome bezel and silver body will be a 7-inch 800 x 480 display (which is slightly underwhelming), along with a Samsung S5PV210 processor -- essentially the Hummingbird chip but in a different package -- underclocked to 800MHz, but still capab
09.01.2011 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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iTunes hat Geburtstag
In 10 Jahren vom einfachen Music-Player zum vielseitigen Entertainment-Center Als Steve Jobs am 9. Januar 2001 auf der MacWorld Expo erstmals iTunes vorstellte, ahnte kaum jemand, dass das schlichte Programm einmal Apples wichtigste Software werden würde. Einst aus SoundJam MP entstanden, hat sich iTunes im Laufe der Zeit zu einem der führenden Spielplätze für digitalen Konsum entwickelt. Die Versionen 0-7 lassen sich hier noch einmal besichtigen. Details zu allen jemals veröffentlichten iTunes-Inkarnationen gibt es in der englischen Wikipedia
09.01.2011 23:05 Uhr, Geek Out,
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Dear Apple: It's (past) time to let us customize our alert tones
Picture this: you're hanging out at a friend's house, and the familiar "doodle-dee!" of the iPhone's Tri-tone alert sound goes off. But four people simultaneously start reaching for their iPhones, because they're all using that sound for SMS/MMS alerts. Or how about this: you're on a bike ride and getting audio feedback on your pace from RunKeeper Pro. As you ride along, you hear the Tri-tone alert go off half a dozen times. Is it someone sending you an important text message, or is it just Twitter spamming you with @reply notifications?
If you're using Tri-tone for Messages alerts, there's no way to tell the difference unless you stop pedalling and check. Now imagine that your iPhone is more than ten feet away from you, or you're in a room where the ambient noise is above w
09.01.2011 23:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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MOG Fusion to bring premium music service to cars, or so MOG hopes
MOG's on-demand music subscription service could be coming to a vehicle near you. Excited? You should be. At this year's CES, auto manufacturers had a coming-out party when it comes to in-car infotainment, and MOG's champing at the bit to jump on the bandwagon. According to the company, its newly launched MOG Fusion program will be accessible to select suppliers and manufacturers in the CE and automotive industries, with the API program being made available to "select partners," with Visteon Corporation being named in particular. It's still unclear how exactly tunes will be delivered, but we're sure all of that will be revealed in due tim
09.01.2011 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 23:00 Uhr
WSJ: Verizon iPhone will offer unlimited data
We've been wondering for the past day or so what the distinguishing features of the Verizon iPhone might be. Will it come in colors? Aside from VZW's respectable network and CDMA technology, how will the iPhone experience on Big Red be different?
If the Wall Street Journal is right, there'll be a big difference in the service plans: unlimited data. The paper cites a source familiar with Verizon's plans saying that an unlimited data option will be available. By comparison, AT&T moved to a capped tier this summer, which
09.01.2011 22:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Could this be the year we get to ditch the cable box?
We've been coming to CES for years looking at demos of technologies that will let us watch HDTV without a set-top box, and yet here we are years later with little choice but to find a place to put that box. The big failures have been CableCARD and then tru2way, both of which have had little impact to mainstream America. But despite all of our disappointment over the years, we came away from CES this year with the feeling that this might actually be the year. Of course, the allure of Vegas has yet to wear off, but when Time Warner Cable, Comcast, DirecTV and Verizon FiOS TV are at the sa
09.01.2011 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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This day in Engadget: CES extravaganzas galore
Welcome to 'This day in Engadget', where we crack open the archives and take a whimsical look back at the memories and moments of our storied past. Please join us on this trip down random access memory lane.
If you've not been living under a boulder for the past week or so, you've probably noticed that CES has been going on in glorious, illness-inducing Las Vegas, Nevada. The thing is, Engadget has been running this game for a long, long time, and though historically things are usually wrapping up around the 9th of January every year, the remn
09.01.2011 22:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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Toyota Entune infotainment system hands-on (video)
Toyota's still the biggest auto manufacturer in the world, handily trumping GM and Ford, and with the Prius celebrating its 10 year anniversary it's clear the company can certainly lead the industry when it wants to. Not so much with advanced infotainment and smartphone integration. There the company has been lagging behind the competition, Ford's SYNC and the like, but now it's making a big step forward with Entune, and it chose
09.01.2011 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 22:00 Uhr
Happy Fourth Birthday, iPhone!
We've already celebrated the 10th birthday of iTunes today; now it's time to remember the birth of another member of the Apple family.
On January 9, 2007, I was one of the lucky folks who was sitting in the chairs at Moscone West in San Francisco, waiting for the Steve Jobs keynote address for Macworld Expo to kick off. The assembled crowd all knew that some sort of Apple phone was going to be announced, and when Jobs finally waved the phone to the crowd, the place went wild. To me, it was one of the most exciting Macworld Expo moments ever, and I actually have a painting by Nitrozac on my wall that commemorates that announcement.
For the rest of the show, people flocked around a single rotating cylindrical case
09.01.2011 21:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Android 2.3 auf das iPhone 3G portiert
Einige Android-Besitzer wären froh, wenn sich der Hersteller ihres Smartphones wenigstens bequemen würde, endlich Android 2.2 als Update anzubieten. Für das iPhone ist hingegen Android 2.3 alias Gingerbread angekündigt, ein Video zeigt das iPhone 3G mit dem Google-Betriebssystem.Wie die Versuche
09.01.2011 21:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Samsung's ultrathin 9 Series laptop coming in February
We didn't have a date for Samsung's 9 Series when it became official a couple of days ago, but now we do: it's coming next month. Sammy's press release makes sure to run us through all the bodacious specs of this 13.3-inch machine, including the LED-backlit display with 400 nits of brightness, 128GB SSD, 1.4GHz Core i5-2537M CPU, and MacBook Air-like proportions, before disclosing its arrival month as February 2011. The starting price is still a high and mighty $1,599, but then you do get a pretty stellar laptop for your cash money. Check out t
09.01.2011 21:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Perch: the Bluetooth speaker / smartphone dock of your dreams, shipping soon for $180
Okay, so maybe that's a stretch, but there's no question that Quirky's latest socially-developed product is one of the slicker wireless speaker / dock combos out there. Dubbed Perch, this two-piece device acts as a standalone Bluetooth speaker if you'd like, but it also includes a dock / tray for holding your device while it's charging. It's model and brand agnostic, and it's up for pre-order right now for $179.99. Gallery's below, but don't dive in if you're easily swayed by eye candy.
Gallery: Quirky's Perch Bluetooth speaker / dock
09.01.2011 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Bluetrek at CES: Aurele cases, Bluetooth accessories
Bluetrek is showing a number of new items at its booth inside the iLounge Pavilion at the 2011 CES. Among them is the new LostDog series of cases inspired by the work of French artist Aurele. The snap-style cases for the iPhone 4 feature glossy rear surfaces covered in artwork, open access to all ports and controls—including the micro SIM slot—and frosted side coverings; a screen protector is also included. Notably, each article in the…
09.01.2011 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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09.01.2011 21:00 Uhr
Intel: Light Peak is ready for implementation, but it's built on copper
It's the classic good news / bad news dichotomy: Intel's highly anticipated Light Peak interconnect is totally ready for implementation into consumer devices, but its present iteration is based on communications over boring old copper wire instead of fiber optics. The company's David Perlmutter says transmissions over copper turned out "surprisingly better" than expected and that it'll prove plentiful for the majority of user needs today. Yeah, maybe, but we don't suffer bouts of gadget lust based on our needs, it's our wants that keep us up late at night dreaming of dual-core smartphones and tabl
09.01.2011 20:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 20:00 Uhr
Happy 10th Birthday, iTunes!
You've come a long way, baby. Back on your birthday on January 9, 2001 at Macworld Expo, you were just a music player and manager -- the Apple-ized offspring of SoundJam MP, given a fresh face. Soon enough, though, you would become the conduit for iPod synchronization, the platform for music and video purchases, and now the landing zone for the iOS App Store.
Not bad for a ten-year-old. Even though we may tease you for your vanities and
09.01.2011 19:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Obama administration moves forward with unique internet ID for all Americans, Commerce Department to head system up
President Obama has signaled that he will give the United States Commerce Department the authority over a proposed national cybersecurity measure that would involve giving each American a unique online identity. Other candidates mentioned previously to head up the new system have included the NSA and the Department of Homeland Security, but the announcement that the Commerce Department will take the job should please groups that have raised concerns over security agencies doing double duty in police and intelligence work.
09.01.2011 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro successor out for another casual stroll?
Starting to look pretty real, isn't it? That rumored X10 Mini Pro replacement seems to be gallivanting about in China again; this time it's not turned on, but the point is that it's out there and certainly doesn't seem knockoff-y to be a fake. For what it's worth, the original X10 Mini series has been one of the few relatively bright points in Sony Ericsson's Android lineup thus far, so we're pretty stoked to see that they appear to be taking another shot at the diminutive form factor -- let's just hope those wild GPU results we saw last time hold up by
09.01.2011 19:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Twitter droht falschem Steve Jobs-Account mit Schließung
377 601 Follower konnte der Fake-Account von @ceoSteveJobs bis dato bereits verbuchen, bevor ihn der Micro-Blogging-Dienst Twitter jetzt endgültig mit Schließung drohte, um dem munteren Treiben ein vorläufiges Ende zu bescheren. Natürlich könnte der Twitter-Account auch vom echten Steve Jobs sein, schließlich ist der Apple-CEO dafür bekannt, den Fans und Usern recht nahe zu sein
09.01.2011 19:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Antec stellt Midi-Tower „One Hundred“ vor
Antec erweitert seine Produktpalette um ein weiteres Gehäuse der „Hundred“-Serie. Der neue Midi-Tower „One Hundred“ soll sich vornehmlich an Spieler richten und bietet zahlreiche Lüfterplätze sowie eine Front mit Mesh-Elementen für eine bessere Frischluftzufuhr.
09.01.2011 19:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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09.01.2011 19:00 Uhr
iPad 2 Attrappe: Echte Hardware von Apple?
Besteht die zweite auf der CES 2011 entdeckte iPad Attrappe tatsächlich aus Apple-Hardware? Glaubt man einem neuen Bericht bei Mashable, dann ist die Rückseite des Dummy’s am Stand von GoPod Mobile ein Original, das von Apple selbst für die Entwicklung von iPad 2 Cases zur Verfügung gestellt wurde. Two of our reporters quizzed a person
09.01.2011 18:50 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Trimensional: iPhone als 3D-Scanner
3D wohin man sieht auf der CES und unbestätigten Gerüchten zufolge sind sogar die Messe selbst und ihre Besucher dreidimensional. Trimensional ist eine App, mit der sich 3D-Fotos mit dem iPhone 4 und iPod touch 4G schießen lassen. Die App bedient sich dazu eines Tricks.Denn natürlich besitzt kein
09.01.2011 18:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Acer Iconia Windows 7 tablet hands-on
Acer has made something very clear here at CES -- it's going to enter the tablet market much like it entered the netbook one, with lots of options. In addition to the Android tablets (it's got 4.8-, 7-, and 10-inch versions) and the dual-screen Iconia, the company will be bringing its 10.1-inch Windows 7 tablet to the US market for about $550 in the coming months. Just as we had heard, the tablet will use
09.01.2011 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: Incipio shows Game Boy iPhone case, advanced designs
Incipio is showing a Game Boy-inspired iPhone 4 case at its booth in the iLounge Pavilion at the 2011 International CES, as well as a number of other cases demonstrating innovative design techniques. The Game Boy case features button color, texture, and placement that’s nearly identical to Nintendo’s original Game Boy, with raised button surfaces, recesses around the buttons and to represent the original device’s speaker holes, and…
09.01.2011 18:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Neue Konkurrenz für Apple TV
Das Prinzip der Set-Top-Boxen für den Fernseher scheint sich unter den IT-Riesen zumindest in der Theorie als echtes Erfolgskonzept durchgesetzt zu haben. Nach Apple TV und einer entsprechenden Ankündigung von Google, stellte Microsoft im Rahmen der CES Las Vegas nun auch ein eigenes System mit dem Namen “Microsoft TV” vor. Bei dieser Set-Top-Box handelt es
09.01.2011 18:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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[App-Test] Moral Decay
Von Jesus zu Chuck Norris: Angekündigt war Moral Decay (Moralischer Verfall) als Action-Spiel mit einem rabiaten Jesus. Nun ist das Spiel endlich erschienen - und aus Jesus ist eine Art Chuck Norris geworden, nur dessen Name (Chris T.) hat noch religiöse Bezüge.Das Spiel nimmt Anleihen an
09.01.2011 18:21 Uhr, Maclife,
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SCT iTSX let's you tune your car from your iPad (video)
Viewing vehicle information wirelessly from an OBD-II port? Been there, done that. Actually tuning your car and making it faster over OBD-II? That's genuinely new, and that's what SCT is up to with its iTSX. For $350 you get the Bluetooth dongle and access to a free app that works on iOS devices. From there you get access to limited tuning parameters, like specifying idle RPM and fuel type. If you're familiar with SCT you know that's probably a little limited, but if
09.01.2011 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 18:00 Uhr
CES 2011: PixelOptics emPower! macht die Lesebrille überflüssig
Filed under: Lifestyle
Früher oder später trifft's jeden, die Buchstaben verschwimmen vor den Augen. Lese- oder Gleitsichtbrille? So oder so, es nervt. Die Firma PixelOptics will uns dieses Schicksal ersparen, indem sie eine Art LCD-Schicht in die Brillengläser einfügt, die sich damit automatisch auf Nähe einstellen, sobald der Kopf gesenkt wird. Wie das Video nach dem Break zeigt, geschieht das etwa so schnell wie ein Augenzwinkern. Die Leseeinstellung kann auch über ein Fingerwisch am Rahmen ausgewählt oder komplett ausgeschaltet werden. Nach einigen Tagen muss die Brille an die Steckdose. Eine tolle Entwicklung, die leider mit
09.01.2011 17:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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iPhone-Gestensteuerung fürs Auto
Dass Gestensteuerung das neue Multi-Touch ist, wissen die Ersten seit dem Film Minority Report und die Letzten seit Einführung der jüngsten Konsolenspiele-Generation. Auf die genaue Umsetzung der neuesten Entwicklung des Unternehmens Monster Cable darf man trotzdem gespannt sein: Ein Autoladeadapter für die Apple-Produktfamilie, der über eingebaute Sensoren auf Handbewegungen des Fahrers reagiert.In Kürze soll das
09.01.2011 17:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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09.01.2011 17:00 Uhr
Tribune's Mosaic app brings elegant media aggregation to Windows 7 tablets, soon to Windows Phone 7
Tribune is hardly the first media monolith to try something like this, but the more the merrier, right? And for once, a company's out to provide an elegant, useful news aggregator for a platform not named iOS. Mosaic is a fresh piece of software, designed to pull together news and information from all sorts of sources onto Windows 7-based tablets. At least, that's what we're guessing. According to the official press release, it'll be available for use "with Microsoft's Windows 7 Mobile-based tablets" starting on January 31st, and unless
09.01.2011 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Lizenzprobleme: VLC verschwindet aus dem App Store
Aufgrund von Lizenzproblemen musste Apple den beliebten Open-Source Mediaplayer VLC aus dem App Store entfernen. Den Stein des Anstosses brachte Nokia-Entwickler Rémi Denis-Courmont ins Rollen. Grund für die Entfernung ist die “Inkompatibilität” der GNU General Public License, unter welcher VLC entwickelt und veröffentlicht wird, mit den App Store Geschäftsbedingungen. Somit dürfte sich die beliebte Applikation
09.01.2011 16:35 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Ion iCade: iPad wird zur 80er-Spielekonsole [CES2011]
Was als Aprilscherz bei ThinkGeek begann, wurde jetzt Wirklichkeit: Das iCade-Gehäuse sollte das iPad zur ultimativen Spielekonsole aus den Spielhallen der 80er-Jahre machen. Nachdem die Aprilscherz-Idee so positiven Anklang fand, wurde sie jetzt tatsächlich umgesetzt und bei der CES vorgestellt: In Zusammenarbeit mit Atari sollen mehrere Spieleklassiker aus den 80er-Jahren auf das iPad portiert werden.
09.01.2011 16:35 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Intel zeigt Wireless Display 2
Auf der CES in Las Vegas hat Intel die zweite Generation der Wireless-Display-Technik präsentiert. Nach dem eher mäßigen Erfolg mit Version 1 (ComputerBase-Test) will der Halbleiterhersteller aus dem kalifornischen Santa Clara mit mehr Funktionen den Durchbruch schaffen.
09.01.2011 16:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Kevin Rose glaubt an iPad-2-Vorstellung in 3-4 Wochen
Digg-Gründer Kevin Rose meldet sich gerne mit Apple-Gerüchten zu Wort, oder lässt Bemerkungen über zukünftige Produkte in einem Nebensatz fallen. Nicht immer treffsicher, kündigt er nun das iPad 2 an, welches laut seinen Quellen in den nächsten drei bis vier Wochen vorgestellt wird.Das Gerücht
09.01.2011 16:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Steve-Jobs-Fake im Netz: Twitter schließt Account
Es hätte ja auch der echte Steve Jobs sein können, der sich hinter dem Twitter-Nickname @ceoSteveJobs verbirgt, schließlich äußert dieser sich auch gern einmal zum aktuellen Geschehen. Dass sich hinter dem Twitter-Account mit den 367.182 Lesern in Wirklichkeit jemand anderes verbirgt, war den meisten der Follower jedoch klar. Twitter hat sich dennoch erst jetzt, nach
09.01.2011 16:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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09.01.2011 16:00 Uhr
Snakebyte PlayStation 3 remote touts IR and Bluetooth, $50 price tag
So, here's the dilemma -- do you buy a lovely Bluetooth remote to control your PS3, or spring for a Bluetooth-to-IR adapter in order to better integrate your console into your overall home theater? How's about neither? Snakebyte's Premium Bluetooth Remote has just been unleashed here at CES, offering both Bluetooth and Infrared support, enabling it to dictate your PS3 as well as five other IR components. You'll also get a backlit display, ingrained motion sensor, a built-in Li-ion battery and support for updatable fir
09.01.2011 15:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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[App-Test] Grimm
Einen ungewöhnlichen Helden hat das Jump’n’Run Grimm: Als Kinderwagen ist man unterwegs und trifft auf lauter Gestalten, die entweder etwas gegen Kinderwagen oder Babys haben - und dann ist da auch noch Herr Grimm, der unbedingt verhindern will, dass das Baby wieder zu seiner Mutter kommt.Zehn
09.01.2011 15:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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iPad 2: Kevin Rose zum Vorstellungsdatum, 2 Kameras, Retina Display
Kevin Rose, Mitbegründer von Digg, will “aus verlässlicher Quelle” erfahren haben, dass Apple das iPad 2 in 3-4 Wochen vorstellen wird, möglicherweise am 1. Februar 2011. Seiner Aussage zufolge sollen die Gerüchte rund um die beiden Kameras (Vorder- und Rückseite) und das Retina Display stimmen. I have it on good authority that Apple will be
09.01.2011 15:05 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Crapgadget CES: iPhone 4 und iPad heiraten in Shenzen
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Was passiert, wenn iPhone und iPad im Perlflussdelta zusammen was ausbrüten? Termingerecht zur CES schlüpfen silberschwarze, weiße und rosa Apple-Bastarde aus dem Ei. Die EYO T8100 Phones kommen mit (vermutlich resistivem) 3,5-Zoll HVGA -Touchscreen, Quad-Band GSM-Radio, Dual SIM-Slots, zwei Megapixel-Kamera hinten (mit Blitz), VGA-Kamera vorne, Analog TV Tuner, Java-Support und WiFi. Und ab in die Galerie.
Gallery: iPad und iPhone heiraten: EYO T8100
09.01.2011 15:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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09.01.2011 15:00 Uhr
Skype: Gruppenvideotelefonie startet offiziell
Im Rahmen der CES 2011 starten die Entwickler der VoIP-Software Skype offiziell die Funktion der Gruppenvideoanrufe. Unterhaltungen auf diese Weise mit mehr als zwei Teilnehmern müssen bezahlt werden, heißt (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltPlaystation Phone: Spezifikationen sind bekanntiPhone bald auch bei Verizon Wireless in den USA?3DS: Nintendo gibt weitere Details bekannt
09.01.2011 14:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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CES 2011: Testfahrt im Elektrowinzling EN-V (mit Video)
Filed under: Elektro Vehikel
Autos sind meistens groß und blöd, findet unser Kollege Tim Stevens. Die Testfahrt im Prototypen EN-V von General Motors hat er trotzdem nicht ausgeschlagen. Das Elektrogefährt ist aber auch winzig klein, auf einer "Skateboard" genannten Basis sitzt eine helmartig enge Kabine, die ähnlich wie ein Segway nach vorne oder hinten schwingt. Die Specs sind leicht zu merken: 500kg Gewicht, 50km Reichweite und 50 km/h Höchstgeschwindigkeit. Der EN-V kommt ohne Federung aus (ausser was Reifen- und Sitzmaterial selbst hergeben), bietet Platz für zwei Personen und plaudert gerne mit Seinesgleichen. "Geh mi
09.01.2011 14:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Motorola's CES 2011 booth tour
To say Motorola's had a stellar show would be a massive understatement. Betwixt the Motorola Atrix 4G, the Xoom, Droid Bionic and to a lesser extent the CLIQ 2, they've been reborn and are the star of the show. Of course, in order to peddle your wares at CES you need a booth -- the more garish the better, is the usual fare -- and Moto's is massive and bedecked and badazzled in light with more flair than you'd need to work in a place like Chotchke's. So, we wandered about, took in the sights, the sounds, and grabbed some p
09.01.2011 14:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 14:00 Uhr
Tablets an der CES 2011: Honeycomb, Windows 7 und der ganze Rest
Filed under: Tablet PC
Tablets ohne Ende an der diesjährigen CES. Irgendwann verliert man den Überblick. Den stellt Engadget-US nun wieder her und präsentiert alle Tablets, welche unsere Kollegen an der Monstermesse entdeckt haben, in einer Liste. Viele der Tablets werden mit Android 3.0 laufen - wer mehr Infos zu Googles noch nicht veröffentlichtem Tablet-Betriebssystem sucht, dem empfehlen wir diese Screenshots und Videos und das Interview
09.01.2011 13:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Lücke im Mac App Store ermöglicht Raubkopieren
Hacker haben kurz nach dem offiziellen Start des App Stores für Mac-Rechner eine Sicherheitslücke ausfindig gemacht, welche Raubkopierer möglicherweise ausnutzen könnten, berichtet 'Appleinsider'. (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltCivilization für Facebook: Alpha-Tests vor dem StartMac App Store: 1 Million Downloads am ersten TagARD: Tagesschau-App stößt auf großes Interesse
09.01.2011 13:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Keine Chance für Kopierschutz: Mac-App-Store bereits geknackt
Kurz nach dem Start des Mac App Store zeigt dieser bereits seine ersten Schwachstellen. Ein simpler Hack ermöglicht es Anwendern jetzt schon, den Kopierschutz bestimmter Anwendungen zu umgehen. Einfallstor ist die fehlende Überprüfung der elektronischen Bezahlquittung, die beim Kauf einer App elektronisch übermittelt wird. Doch auch vollständig kopiergeschützten Apps könnten schon bald geknackt werden, kündigen
09.01.2011 13:05 Uhr, MacNews,
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09.01.2011 13:00 Uhr
Warum darf Verizon das neue CDMA-iPhone vorstellen?
Viele fragen sich vermutlich, warum Verizon am kommenden Dienstag das CDMA-iPhone vorstellen darf (zumindest spekuliert beinahe die gesamte Tech-Szene darauf), wo doch Apple üblicherweise neue Hardware nur selbst präsentiert. Der Erklärungsansatz von Jim Dalrymple (Techcrunch) klingt hier ganz einleuchtend: Wann immer Apple seine Einladungen zu einem neuen Apple-Event aussendet, rechnet die Welt mit einer großen
09.01.2011 12:51 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Samsung enters new Galaxy with BabyView range of infant video monitors
Talk about broadening one's horizon. Samsung took a break from pushing its connected HDTVs and Galaxy S line here at CES to introduce something just a wee bit different: a baby video monitor line. Yeah, seriously. The BabyView range is said to be engineered to fit into the wild and crazy lifestyles of "tech-savvy parents," enabling proud mamas and papas to share audio and video of their youngster with friends and family via Twitter and Facebook. How so? It'll log video onto a built-in SD card, which can then be offloaded and transferred -- not exactly the most seamless pr
09.01.2011 12:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intel: Light Peak ist marktreif. Apple einer der ersten Hersteller?
Im September 2009 hatte Intel erstmals die neue Schnittstelle "Light Peak" demonstriert, mit der Übertragungsraten von bis zu 10 GBit/s ermöglicht werden sollen. Damals hieß es zudem, Apple sei eine der treibenden Kräfte hinter dem ganzen Projekt und habe Intel mit der Ausarbeitung des Konzepts beauftragt. Light Peak ist dazu geeignet, verschiedene Anschlüsse durch einen einzigen Port zu ersetzen, der zudem deutlich höhere Datenübertragu
09.01.2011 12:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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VLC media player aus App Store entfernt
Apple hat eine seit Ende Oktober verfügbare iOS-Portierung des beliebten VLC media player aus dem App Store entfernt. Zuvor hatte ein VLC-Mitentwickler die Unvereinbarkeit der ursprünglichen Lizenzbestimmungen des Players mit denen des App Store angemahnt.
09.01.2011 12:05 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Das PlayStation Phone im Fotovergleich mit anderen Geräten
Vorgestern hat eine chinesische Webseite die erste Preview des PlayStation Phones präsentiert, obwohl es von Sony immer noch nicht offiziell bestätigt wurde. Und jetzt kommt schon die Nächste, wieder aus China und etwa gleich lang und ausführlich, dazu aber noch mit einer Schwemme an Vergleichsbildern mit der PSP Go, einer DSi, dem Droid und so geht das endlos weiterhinter dem Quelle-Link!
[Danke, Shaun]
09.01.2011 12:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Gesund? Sushi-Hüllen für das iPhone 4
Antennagate? Sushigate! Strapya, bekannt dafür, jedes Stück Plastik auf eine iPhone-Hülle zu kleben, welches sich nicht aus eigenem Antrieb möglichst schnell in Sicherheit bringen kann, vertreibt natürlich auch Sushi-Hüllen für Apples in Japan beliebtes Smartphone.Bei den Japanern dürfte die Hülle
09.01.2011 12:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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09.01.2011 12:00 Uhr
Das weiße iPhone 4 führt die Liste der Technik-Phantome an
Der Negativ Award des US-Magazin Wired folgt bereits einer langen Tradition. Hier schaffen es Produkte ins Ranking, die groß angekündigt wurden aber es bislang nicht auf den Markt geschafft haben. Dieses Jahr steht der Award ganz unter dem Slogan “The Great white Duke”. Das weiße iPhone 4 stieß dabei das Phantom Game “Duke Nukem Forever”,
09.01.2011 11:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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VLC Player App findet neues zu Hause im Cydia App Store
Nachdem die VLC Player App für das iPhone den iPod touch und das iPad aus dem AppStore von Apple persönlich entfernt wurde, bekam das mittlerweile schon sehr populär gewordenen Programm einen Platz im Cydia Store. Die VLC Anwendung für das aktuelle iOS steht ab sofort kostenlos im Cydia App Store unter der http://rpetri.ch/repo Source zur
09.01.2011 11:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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CES 2011: 46-Zoll-Display von MultiTouch Ltd gleichzeitig von 40+ Fingern durchpflügt (Video)
Filed under: Displays
Die Firma MultiTouch Ltd beackert den Bereich Infrarot-Multitouch schon seit 2007 und präsentiert nun an der CES einen 46-Zoll-Bildschirm, der auf eine unbegrenzte Anzahl Berührungen ausgelegt ist. Die Infrarotkameras verbergen sich in einem 30cm dicken Aufbau hinter dem Display, das von unseren ungläubigen Kollegen mit Hilfe einiger weiterer Messebesucher einem Stresstest ausgesetzt wurde. Mehr als vierzig Finger waren kein Problem für den 46-Zoller, auch wenn er oft schon reagierte, obwohl die Finger noch einige Zentimeter über dem Display schwebten. Das Vergnügen hat seinen Preis, für 17.ooo Dollar gehört der Kasten euch
09.01.2011 11:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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3DS: Nintendo gibt weitere Details bekannt
Auf einer Hausmesse in Tokio hat der japanische Elektronikhersteller 'Nintendo' weitere Informationen über den Handheld 3DS bekannt gegeben. Am 26. Februar dieses Jahres wird das Gerät in Japan auf den Markt (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltBallmer: Microsoft will Kinect für den PC anbietenPlaystation Phone: Spezifikationen sind bekanntiPhone bald auch bei Verizon Wireless in den USA?
09.01.2011 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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09.01.2011 11:00 Uhr
@MeTees shows your Twitter handle to the world, gets you one step closer to #trending
Twitter-related messages on t-shirts aren't unheard of, but tossing your actual handle on a tee? Now that's an idea we're down with. We can't exactly say we're boastful enough to toss our own name on a shirt, but it might not be a bad idea to throw your company Twitter account on there and force all of your employees to rock one on a trade show floor. Watch for The Situation to roll into B.E.D. rocking one of these in 3 2@MeTees shows your Twitter handle to the world, gets you one step closer to #trending originally appeared on E
09.01.2011 10:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 10:00 Uhr
VLC aus dem App Store entfernt
Wer VLC auf dem iPad oder iPhone benutzt, sollte eine Sicherheitskopie der App anfertigen und sie nicht löschen: Apple hat die Anwendung entfernt, nachdem es eine Beschwerde gab, dass das unter der GPL-Lizenz stehende VLC nicht mit dem App Store vereinbart werden könne.Die Beschwerde stammt von
09.01.2011 09:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Assange: Autobiographie soll im April erscheinen
Der Gründer der Whistleblowing-Plattform Wikileaks, Julian Assange, hat einen Vertrag mit einem schottischen Verlag über die Veröffentlichung seiner Autobiographie offiziell abgeschlossen. Das Werk soll im (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMac App Store: 1 Million Downloads am ersten TagBund will Spionage-Satelliten nicht finanzierenWikileaks: Twitter soll Aktivistendaten herausgeben
09.01.2011 09:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Multiple security vulnerabilities uncovered in connected TVs
Internet security firm Mocana has demonstrated how easily Internet connected TVs can be hacked. Net connected TVs have been a stand-out product for TV manufacturers at this yearís CES with nearly all the major brands revealing new models with the feature. However, it appears that many of these new devices may have been rushed to market before they have been properly locked down.
09.01.2011 09:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.01.2011 9:00 Uhr
Reuters bestätigt Verizon-Event
Nun dürften wohl auch die letzten Zweifel beiseite geräumt sein. Der amerikanische Mobilfunkprovider Verizon wird nächsten Dienstag, den 11.01.2011 (um 11 Uhr?) ein Apple CDMA iPhone vorstellen, dies bestätigt nun auch Reuters. Die Informationen stammen, mal wieder, von einer Quelle, die lieber ungenannt bleiben möchte. Damit endet die iPhone-Exklusivität auch im Heimatland des kalifornischen Mac-Herstellers
09.01.2011 08:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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iPhone bald auch bei Verizon Wireless in den USA?
Apple steht laut einem Bericht des 'Wall Street Journals' in den USA kurz davor, die Basis für das hauseigene Smartphone deutlich ausweiten zu wollen. Mit einer Ankündigung von Verizon Wireless sei am Dienstag (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUSA: Betrüger nutzte Lücke in Spielautomaten ausBallmer: Microsoft will Kinect für den PC anbietenPlaystation Phone: Spezifikationen sind bekannt
09.01.2011 08:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Motorola Xoom to contend with iPad using Wi-Fi only model
Motorola's Xoom tablet will more directly contend with Wi-Fi only but high-end tablets like the iPad with an equivalent model, Latin America manager Maurizio Angelone confirmed on Saturday. The Android 3.0 range leader would ship to at least Argentina in April, a month earlier than the 3G version reaches the same country. The schedule outlined to Infobae didn't say whether it would be available in the US.
09.01.2011 08:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Enterprise to offer Chevy Volt in California, probably ding you for bringing it back half-charged
Not one to be one-upped by Hertz -- which already announced a plug-in rental program that'll include the almighty Tesla Roadster and the diminutive Smart Fortwo -- Enterprise Rent-A-Car has just announced that it'll be the first to offer Chevrolet's Volt later in the month. The company's Mark Christopher Auto Center in Ontario, California will have an undisclosed amount in stock for daily and weekly rentals, and it sounds as if it'll be grappling for more just as soon as the
09.01.2011 08:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 8:00 Uhr
Playstation Phone: Spezifikationen sind bekannt
Die Online-Plattform 'IT168' will nach eigenen Angaben erste konkrete Informationen zu der verwendeten Hardware bei dem Playstation Phone in Erfahrung gebracht haben. Mit offiziellen Details ist im Rahmen des (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltSega: Videospiele unterhalten Männer auf dem KloHTC Thunderbolt: Neues Android-SmartphoneBallmer: Microsoft will Kinect für den PC anbieten
09.01.2011 07:36 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Twitter may poach Google's Chrome OS lead
Twitter is in the midst of a recruiting attempt that could cost Google its Chrome OS leader, insiders said Saturday night. The microblog creator would take Product Management VP Sundar Pichai away from work on Chrome and Chrome OS to be Twitter's own product lead. Google was already aware of the attempt and is "fighting hard" to give Pichai a reason to stay, AllThingsD said.
09.01.2011 07:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.01.2011 7:00 Uhr
NetTalk TV to deliver à la carte HD television programming?
NetTalk hasn't exactly made it easy for the world to believe in all of its claims, but things are just getting loco at this point. The NetTalk TV has been introduced here at CES, touted as a companion device to the Duo that provides ultra-low cost digital TV service. Reportedly, the bantam box offers HDMI / S-Video / composite outputs, Ethernet and WiFi, and it'll enable consumers to receive only the standard- and high-definition content that they want. According to the company, this allows individuals to detach themselves from the high-priced cable packages that force you to pay for 50 channels (when you only need three), but here's the kicker: t
09.01.2011 06:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Native Union introduces Bluetooth handset and speakerphone for iPhones at CES
Native Union was at CES offering an intriguing lineup of handsets that'll turn your iPhone, iPad or even iPod touch into a more traditional handset-style phone. One model even morphs into a speaker for music or speakerphone. Unfortunately audio quality was tough to gauge at the noisy show floor, so we'll try to test these in a more controlled setting later. Here's a quick rundown of the Native Union lineup.
POP Phone
These were announced back in September 2010, but I took a few pics in the gallery for you to check out. They are simply handsets that use a 3.5 mm jack for plugging into your iPhone, converting it into a sort of old-style phone with a handset and stretchy cord. Remember th
09.01.2011 06:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Tagesschau-App erreicht 740 000 Downloads
Die umstrittene und kurz vor Weihnachten zum Start freigegebene Applikation der Tagesschau konnte innerhalb der kurzen Zeit bereits 740 000 Downloads verzeichnen und erfreut sich damit anscheinend regen Zuspruch bei den Usern. Tagesschau-Chefredakteur Kai Gniffke erläuterte gegenüber dem Nachrichtenmagazin “Der Spiegel” (kommende Ausgabe), dass bereits bis Freitagvormittag vergangener Woche die kostenlos zur Verfügung stehende App
09.01.2011 06:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Marvell-powered OLPC XO 1.75 only draws 2 watts of power, finally charges via hand crank
Here's something you may not know -- OLPC's XO hand crank has never really worked to recharge the kiddie laptop. Why? Well, the previous versions were powered by x86 AMD and VIA processors that pulled too much power. However, things are different now with the XO 1.75 since OLPC has baked in Marvell's 1GHz Armada chip. As a result, the entire system now only pulls two watts of power, and thus the battery can be given some more juice with a few turns of that neon green crank. It's not meant to recharge
09.01.2011 06:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 6:00 Uhr
Hands-on with the iPad ClamCase keyboard/stand
We've been stopping by the trailer of our sister site Engadget quite often here at CES for the excellent company (and the excellent Wi-Fi), and while we were in there the other day, the good folks from ClamCase came by to show off their product. Engadget got their own look, but we were kindly handed one of our own to give it a good once-over from a more Apple-centric perspective.
The most intriguing thing about the ClamCase is how light it is. At just 1.8 pounds, even with a 1.6 pound Wi-Fi+3G iPad snapped in securely, the whole unit is only a little bit heavier than a 13-inch MacBook Air. It doesn't fold down quite as thinly, but it's still a pretty compa
09.01.2011 05:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Full-HD-Camcorder mit eingebautem Pico-Projector
Das eben aufgenommene Video direkt vorführen, auch ohne einen Fernseher in der Nähe? Kein Problem mit den neuen Full-HD-Camcordern von Sony. Diese haben einen in das schwenkbare Display eingebauten Pico-Projektor und Stereo-Lautsprecher zur Wiedergabe des Filmmaterials.
09.01.2011 05:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Kenmore shows off smartphone / tablet-connected appliances at CES (hands-on)
We've already seen some smartphone-connected appliances in LG's Thinq lineup, and it looks like Kenmore is now getting ready to join it in a big way with some fairly impressive "enhanced" appliances of its own -- which we managed to get an early look at here at CES. Those will include things like washers, dryers, stoves and refrigerators, all of which will be able to be controlled via a "smartphone or smart tablet" (Apple and Android devices were specifically mentioned as getting a free app), or via a large touchscreen on the device itself (not removable as a tablet, unfortunately). What's m
09.01.2011 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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PlayStation Phone sized up with numerous devices in another in-depth Chinese preview
Okay, now this is getting ridiculous. It's been literally less than 48 hours since we saw the first in-depth Chinese-language preview of Sony's still yet-to-be-confirmed PlayStation Phone, and believe it or not, we've got another one. (Our resident translator Richard Lai suggests this might be the same PS Phone just being passed around the various websites.) It's just as long and arguably just as in-depth with an absolute ton of comparison pics with the PSP Go, the Xperia lineup, a DSi, a Droid the list goes on. Much of what's written is the same,
09.01.2011 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung zeigt Full-HD 3D-LED-TV mit 75 Zoll
Auch Samsung macht beim inoffiziellen Wettbewerb um die größten und dünnsten Fernseher mit und demonstriert einen 75 Zoll großen 3D-Fernseher mit Full-HD-Auflösung und LED-Hintergrundbeleuchtung. Dabei scheint es sich jedoch zumindest derzeit eher um ein Demonstrationsobjekt zu handeln.
09.01.2011 05:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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09.01.2011 5:00 Uhr
HTC EVO Shift 4G vs. Motorola Cliq 2... fight!
HTC's ThunderBolt along with Motorola's Atrix 4G and Droid Bionic might be taking the overwhelming majority of the attention here at CES over the past few days, but remember that both companies have introduced some other models that are expected to be serious midrange breadwinners for their respective carriers. One of the most obvious head-to-head matches would be the HTC EVO Shift 4G taking on the Motorola Cliq 2, both launc
09.01.2011 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Boxee demonstrated on iPad at CES 2011
As soon as we heard that Boxee was demoing their iPad version at this year's CES conference, we had to hunt them down and see it. We found them over at Iomega's booth (stay tuned for a writeup of an Iomega product designed to help iPhone backups as well), and asked to see the app. It's about what you'd expect from a Boxee interface -- slick and clean, with four different options across the top. Friends videos are first, allowing you to tune in to any videos your friends have flagged on various social networks. Featured videos is the second option, where you can watch any videos that Boxee wants to show off. Watch Later allows you to watch any videos you've marked on the Boxee service. And Files is the last option, letting you pull up any videos (in almost any form
09.01.2011 04:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Ion Book Saver hands-on
Treading on the brink of being another CES crapgadget, here's Ion Audio's venture into the book-digitizing business. The Book Saver promises one-second color scans of both pages of a book and comes with OCR software and the ability to export to PDF or JPEG formats. Plans aren't quite finalized and the unit before us wasn't functional, but a 2GB SD card is expected to be included while there's also a USB connection to hook up straight to your PC or Mac. The big problem here is that there's no automation for page turning, and worse yet, you'll need to lift the entire, somewhat fragile, scanner in order to flip to the next page. That's done using that fetching
09.01.2011 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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84 Zoll großer 3D-TV mit Ultra Definition von LG
Den nach eigenen Angaben weltweit größten 3D-LCD-TV mit einer Diagonalen von 84 Zoll zeigt LG derzeit ebenso wie den dünnsten OLED-TV aktuell auf der CES. Mit einer Ultra-Definition-Auflösung von 3.840 × 2.160 Pixel ermöglicht das Panel auch im 3D-Modus noch sehr scharfe Bilder.
09.01.2011 04:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Griffin Beacon universal remote control system hands-on
We visited Griffin's CES booth to check out the Beacon universal remote control expecting yet another Redeye clone, but instead wound up walking away impressed. Two notable features of the prototype Bluetooth to IR converter device are that it's battery powered and includes a 360 degree IR blaster. These are key since they give users the freedom to place the transmitter almost anywhere around an entertainment center. The free iPhone remote app built by Dijit was the real highlight though. The UI and functionality was incredibly intuitive, and we especially liked that the setup process doesn't require inputting device model numbers. Instead, users just pick th
09.01.2011 04:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Geohot releases PS3 jailbreak for firmware 3.55, world ceases to have any meaning
Remember when George "Geohot" Hotz demoed homebrew on the PlayStation 3? Yeah, we know, it was a whole day of CES ago. Well, it looks like that video wasn't a random crack, but a full custom firmware, and not just for show -- he just released it to the world. Believe it or not, we didn't bring our PS3s with us to CES 2011, so we can't actually test it for ourselves, but if you have faith or enjoy living on the edge, you're two clicks, one USB stick and a manual System Update away from potential freedom. Now, let's see him keep
09.01.2011 04:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 4:00 Uhr
ViewSonic ViewFun 3D Show photo frame hands-on
Do you love 3D? Do you love pictures? Do you love 3D pictures? The ViewFun 3D Show picture frame from ViewSonic may just be your fix you've been dreaming of. The $179 photo viewer jankily converts 2D stills to 3D (and videos, too, apparently, although we didn't get to see a demo) and eliminates the use for those funky glasses. The images remind us of holograms we used to find in cereal boxes, except bigger. The 8-inch frame sports capacitive buttons on the bezel that light up on contact.
09.01.2011 03:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Intel says Light Peak is ready to go, fuels Apple rumors
Intel in an interview late Friday revealed that Light Peak was finished and ready to be used. Architecture Group head David Perlmutter confirmed rumors that the company would use copper early on instead of true fiber optics and thus get the 10Gbps speeds faster than first thought. He wouldn't tell IDG's interviewer which companies were the first supporters and when complete products were shipped, but was optimistic for the uptake.
09.01.2011 03:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Hands-on with Sphero at the CES 2011
Sphero is this year's AR.Drone here in Las Vegas. Last year, the Parrot AR.Drone turned heads with an iPhone-controlled quadricopter, and this year, Sphero is creating a little buzz as an iPhone-controlled, well, ball. That's right -- the Sphero is a ball that both glows colors and rolls around at your iPhone or iPad's command. A company named Orbotix is working on releasing the ball sometime this year for no more than $100, and earlier this week at CES' ShowStoppers event, we got a chance to roll and control the ball ourselves.
What's the verdict? It's a little tough to control, but then again the AR.Drone was as well, and that sold all right when it was released late last y
09.01.2011 03:36 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Intel Oasis: firetrucks, dragons, and trains hands-on
We'd seen Intel Lab's Oasis (Object-Aware Situated Interactive System) project a while back, and sure, while what it's showing off is the same, we love to get up close and personal. Using a Kinect-style camera, the system is able to recognize 3D objects on a surface and then project some nifty graphics to add interactivity. Placing the dragon near the house or train station sees them light on fire, drop a firetruck in and it puts out the fire, add a train then draw a track in front of it by dragging your finger, you get the idea. Intel Labs isn't bringing any of this to market -- at least not yet -- but we're enthused with what we see and look forward to what the folks with the crayons can dream u
09.01.2011 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pleo RB cuddles up to CES, we go hands-on and talk to Innvo about future Pleos
The folks behind the Pleo robot dinosaur didn't have much but promises and a giant, not-for-sale version of the bot at last year's CES, but Innvo Labs has come through this year. They have a number of their new Pleo RB dinos on hand, and we got a chance to both check them out and talk to Innvo COO Derek Dotson about what the future might hold for the robot dinosaur that refused to d
09.01.2011 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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General Motors takes us on a crazy test ride in the EN-V electric prototype vehicle (video)
Cars are big and stupid. Well, most of the time, anyway. Need to bring home a couple sheets of drywall in the rain? Man it's nice to have a big truck with a cab. Need to run Jr. to school five miles away on a smoothly paved? Suddenly that full-size, extended cab, 13.5mpg dually monster starts seeming just a little silly. Assuming people continue their flock to the cities, in the future that latter situation will be an awful lot more common than the former and our cities simply won't be able to manage. The streets won't be wide enough, parking garages tall enough, nor oil wells deep enough. We need something different, and GM thinks th
09.01.2011 03:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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LG zeigt den dünnsten OLED-TV der Welt
Ein wenig fragt man sich schon, wie dünn Fernseher und Monitore noch werden sollen, ohne zu viel Stabilität einzubüßen. LGs neuester OLED-Fernseher mit einer Bilddiagonale von 31 Zoll legt die Latte wieder ein Stück höher und weist nur noch eine Dicke von 2,9 Millimeter auf.
09.01.2011 03:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Hands-on with JVC's GS-TD1 3D camcorder
Among the hands-on tests we had at CES today included JVC's unique GS-TD1 3D camcorder. The first-ever mainstream 3D, 1080i-capable video camera is relatively bulky compared to traditional 2D camcorders but is surprisingly compact versus the usually pro-grade models that capture those images. The demo unit was mounted to a counter and thus wouldn't let us gauge weight, but we suspect it's just heavy enough to sometimes need two hands to keep steady.
09.01.2011 03:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Clickfree Wireless hands-on (video)
We went out on the CES show floor to find the clickfree Wireless Backup and all of its wireless backing-up power. Coming in two versions -- 500GB or optional 1TB capacities -- the Wireless Backup seems to be a fully capable backup option, competing with other wireless solutions like the Apple Time Capsule and the LaCie Wireless Space. It includes the company's patented AutoRUN feature that takes care of the initial setup, which is simple enough that even non-Eng
09.01.2011 03:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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The Engadget Podcast Show livestream extravaganza starts at 6:15PM PST / 9:15PM EST!
It's our last and final show of this fine CES. We're going to talk to some more staff members tonight, so get ready for some new faces. Also, get ready for zero tangents and total topic adherence. Right guys? Right? Check out the stream and chat after the break.
Oh, and here are the last three shows, in case you missed them:
Engadget Podcast Show 004
Engadget Podcast Show 003
09.01.2011 03:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 3:00 Uhr
BlackBerry PlayBook confirmed using class-leading OMAP 4430
Texas Instruments on the show floor today identified the mystery dual-core 1GHz processor inside the BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM's tablet uses the OMAP 4430, the first generation of TI's new ARM Cortex-A9 processors. The chip is key to the tablet supporting 1080p video playback both by itself and while juggling many simultaneous tasks.
09.01.2011 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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1,000th Tesla Roadster sets production EV record: 347.2 miles
What do you need to do to get within a whiff of 350 miles on a single charge out of your Tesla Roadster? Paint it a luscious pearly white -- and maybe close off a highway and drive at 20mph. The run was made in the Imperial Valley of California, by a team who somehow got access to a loop of closed (and presumably rather flat) roads and ran them over and over and over again through the course of two days. The result was quite impressive: 347.2 miles. Perhaps not entirely practical or attainable to the average driver, but impressive nevertheless.
09.01.2011 02:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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MultiTouch Ltd's 46-inch panel accepts unlimited touch inputs, we put it to the test (video hands-on)
MultiTouch Ltd has been at this IR-based multitouch thing since 2007 and it's hit CES in force this week. Sure, the current 46-inch model requires 12 inches of depth -- in order to provide sufficient space for the infrared cameras embedded in its back to capture the whole, ahem, surface -- but having unlimited touch inputs is always a wildly impressive sight. We put one of the displays to the test by exploiting a nearby crowd and slapping down a good 40+ fingers on it, all of which were recognized. To be perfectly fair, the IR cameras don't seem to have a very flat recognition area and many of
09.01.2011 02:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Autostereoskopische Bildschirme von Sharp
Nicht nur bei Toshiba und Sony, sondern auch am Stand von Sharp gibt es 3D-Monitore zu sehen, für die der Zuschauer keine Spezialbrille mehr benötigt. Im Gegensatz zu einem Teil von Toshibas Produkten, die bereits gekauft werden können, handelt es sich bei Sharps Bildschirmen aber noch um Prototypen, die zudem recht klein sind.
09.01.2011 02:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Acer's 4.8-inch phoneblet will head to a US carrier this year
You'll remember last month that Acer released a total of three Android tablets, including one 4.8-inch phone / tablet hybrid. Well, Acer's brought the phoneblet -- yes, we're calling it that -- it to CES, and while it wouldn't power on, we did notice that the back of the device was marked with a "WCDMA: US band sticker". Acer confirmed for us that the "100 percent phone, 100 percent tablet" will be heading to the US in April with Froyo or Honeycomb and that carrier partne
09.01.2011 02:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Verizon iPhone to go on sale late January, use current plans
The Verizon iPhone should go on sale sooner than expected and with relatively little change to plans, two late leaks gave away on Saturday. Once thought to be ready February 3, the CDMA iPhone 4 is now said by the WSJ to be ready for late January. A Reuters tip also noted the voice and data plans would be unchanged from what Verizon offers today.
09.01.2011 02:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc seeing an April release?
We've gotten up close and personal with Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc this week at CES, but one bit of information that the firm refused to hand over was an estimated release date. If the outfit's Indonesian portal is to be believed, however, we've just three more months to wait before at least some portions of the world have access. The image shown above translates into "three more months," which means that we'll be both saddened and depressed if our pals in the Asia-Pacific region don't have
09.01.2011 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.01.2011 2:00 Uhr
PixelOptics emPower! electronic eyeglasses hands-on
PixelOptics is demoing what it claims is the most significant development in prescription eyewear in 50 years: emPower! PixelOptics' glasses offer up better field of view and less distortion than traditional lenses by sandwiching an LCD-like layer in the glass that can be focused with an electrical charge. The set's inbuilt micro-machine accelerometer detects when you tip your head down -- when you read, for example -- and triggers the glasses' focal area for presbyopia. The emPower! lens can also be set to manual and is then activated by a swipe of your finger on the frame. The kit includes the glasses and the inductive charger that wil
09.01.2011 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Panasonic demonstriert 3D-Gaming auf 103 Zoll
Panasonic zeigt auf der CES unter anderem auch einen 103 Zoll großen Plasma-Fernseher mit Full-HD-3D-Unterstützung. Zwar benötigt man auch bei diesem Gerät noch eine spezielle Brille, um das Bild dreidimensional wahrnehmen zu können, das Ergebnis weiß jedoch zu überzeugen.
09.01.2011 01:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Motorola Xoom WiFi-only version confirmed by Motorola Latin American exec
It's not that we expected the Motorola Xoom to forever be tethered to a carrier, but it sounds like we won't be waiting nearly as long as we did for Samsung's WiFi-only Galaxy Tab. Latin America GM Maurizio Angelone has told Infobae that a WiFi-only version does indeed exist and will first arrive in April -- one month before the 3G version will hit the market. The article doesn't specify if those months are specifically for Argentina or if they apply elsewhere as well, but it does sound like it'll be available sooner rather than later.
09.01.2011 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Flock browser team joining Zynga, halts development
On the eve of Flock's sixth anniversary,CEO Sean Hardin has announced in a blog post on the company's website that the Flock team will be going to work for the social gaming company Zynga, leaving the future of the multi-platform browser uncertain. The web browser, now based on Webkit and Chromium, integrates a social-media sidebar into the browser directly so that users can keep up with posts, statuses, comments and timelines while browsing other web sites.
09.01.2011 01:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Windows 7 Media Center embedded TV hands-on
We didn't think much of Haier's mention in Microsoft's Windows 7 Media Center embedded press release, but on the show floor today we ran across this HDTV which was actually a full-blown Media Center including tuners and a harddrive. The details were very skimpy beyond that, with no mention of specific specs, prices or if the product would really make it to market. But the idea of an all-in-one TV and DVR running our favorite software certainly is something
09.01.2011 01:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung zeigt 27"-Profi-Bildschirm SA850
Neben den beiden bereits vorgestellten „Central Station“-Displays hat Samsung auch etwas Neues für die Profis in Vorbereitung. Mit dem SA850 sollen bei einer Diagonale von 27 Zoll 2.560 × 1.440 Bildpunkte dargestellt werden, darüber hinaus soll sich die Ausstattung mehr als sehen lassen können.
09.01.2011 01:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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A follow-up visit to goPod's iPad 2 and 'iPhone 5' dock
We took a visit to see goPod Mobile at CES this week after it was learned that the company had not just a pre-release iPad 2 dock but a mockup of the tablet based on the blueprints. Not surprisingly, the company has already taken the mockup out of view, but it's unusually still promoting the future iPad's dock quite prominently. A full-size stand still prominently advertises the iPad 2 case and dock, and shows a self-made rendering with a front camera and other similar details gleaned elsewhere.
09.01.2011 01:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.01.2011 1:00 Uhr
Visualized: when backpacks attack!
We spotted this giant backpack from Everki here at CES and couldn't help but put it to the intern test. Sadly, Sam Sheffer decided to open the backpack and was never heard from again.
Gallery: Giant backpack!
09.01.2011 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook using a 1GHz OMAP 4430 processor
We already confirmed that RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook was deadly fast in use, but up until now, we've still been left to wonder what kind of silicon was powering it. According to a RIM representative that spoke to us just now on the CES show floor, a dual-core OMAP chip from Texas Instruments is doing the honors -- more specifically, it's the blisteringly fast 1GHz OMAP 4430. And now, you know.
09.01.2011 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple AirPlay devices set to explode in 2011
Although DLNA may have had a significant head start, the streaming media standard available on more than 9,000 devices is about to be challenged in a very big way by Apple's upstart AirPlay technology. At least it will be if Jordan Watters, BridgeCo's VP of Sales and Marketing, is to be believed. BridgeCo as you'll recall, is the company that makes the silicon for AirPlay devices -- currently an exclusive arrangement we're told. While Apple may have thrust BridgeCo into the consumer spotlight, this ten year old company has a long history of quietly providing networked media pr
09.01.2011 00:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nox Audio Admiral Touch preview: the wireless noise-canceling surround headset with Android 2.1
Nox Audio's brought a couple clever concepts to market before, but the Admiral Touch headset is something else -- a set of stainless steel and cans with most every high-end feature we can think of, and one in particular that's never been done before. Yes, that's a 2.4-inch touchscreen color LCD embedded in the right earcup, running Android 2.1 on an ARM11 chip with 1GB flash storage and 256MB of RAM -- on top of a set of noise-canceling, 7.1 virtual surround sound wireless headphones that connect via both 2.4GHz and Bluetooth simultaneou
09.01.2011 00:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sony HomeShare RMN-U1 universal remote hands-on
Trade shows obviously aren't the best environment for evaluating a universal remote, but we couldn't resist taking Sony's RMN-U1 HomeShare IR / WiFi controller for a quick test drive here at the CES. Physically the device is surprisingly light and has a decent screen resolution. Clicking the home menu displays icons for every system component as well as an activities button for accessing online music services like Slacker, playing tracks from a networked Blu-ray player / iPhone / iPod, or even sending media files between DLNA-networked devices. If a BRAVIA TV is connected to the system, users can select the particu
09.01.2011 00:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Zotac lötet GeForce GT 430 auf H67-Mini-ITX-Board
Zotac zeigt zur Consumer Electronic Show 2011 in Las Vegas eine besondere Platine im immer bekannter werdenden Mini-ITX-Format. Das noch namenlose Sample vereint einen H67-Chipsatz für Intels „Sandy Bridge“-Prozessoren mit einer auf die Platine aufgelöteten GeForce GT 430.
09.01.2011 00:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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iRecord Pro transfers grandma's VHS tapes directly to your iOS device or Mac
The iRecord Pro Personal Media Recorder has been around for a couple of years, but I couldn't help but notice this year it was connected to an iPad. Apparently the onboard analog-to-digital converter will also upload your MP4 converted video directly to your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. It works on a Mac too, but it also works on a PC, PSP and a raft of other devices.
One thing that seems a bit odd: you have to pay for a firmware upgrade to allow transfer to the iPad, according to the iRecord site. Why the extra charge for the iPad? We'll have a hands-on at Macworld if they are there again this year and ask.
It's a pretty simple thing, and maybe our need to tran
09.01.2011 00:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Jetway zeigt Mini-ITX-Platine mit AMDs „Fusion“
Bereits kurz vor Weihnachten wurden erste Informationen zu einer Mini-ITX-Platine von Jetway auf Basis von AMDs ersten Fusion-Prozessor bekannt. Zur CES 2011 in Las Vegas stellt das Unternehmen besagte Platine nun auch aus, geizt aber ein wenig mit weiteren Informationen.
09.01.2011 00:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Intel exec: Microsoft tablet optimized OS has taken too long
An Intel exec, apparently stung by Microsoftís CES announcement that is developing a version of Windows for ARM-based architecture, has spoken out to reveal that Intel had been pushing Microsoft to develop a tablet optimized OS for some time. "Hey, we tried to get [Microsoft] to do a tablet OS (operating system) for a long time. Us, and others like Dell," said Intel exec Tom Kilroy, when speaking to CNET. Kilroy went on to explain that Intel is developing Atom processors for Android, Windows 7 and the MeeGo platforms, which will be powered by single-core versions o
09.01.2011 00:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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