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05.01.2012 24:00 Uhr
Apple's 'Red Friday' sales launch in several Asian countries
A one-day "Red Friday" sale on Apple's online store has hit several Asian countries in celebration of the Lunar New Year, including China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand. Discounts on the Hong Kong store are broadly similar to the modest discounts Apple offered during its Black Friday promotion, with one-day price reductions of no more than ten percent on Apple's own gear.
Discounts on third-party accessories are a bit more generous, so if you're looking for a case or some other accessory for your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, the one-day Red Friday sale may be a great time to buy.
Apple's Red Friday sale runs for the rest of today only, so if you live in one of the eligible countries be sure to
05.01.2012 23:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung denied iPhone ban in Italy
An Italian court has denied Samsung's request for a preliminary injunction against the iPhone 4S, making it the third time the South Korean electronics maker has failed to obtain a ban on Apple's newest handset in Europe.
05.01.2012 23:35 Uhr, AppleInsider,
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Daily Update for January 5, 2012
It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world.
You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player (requires Flash) or the non-Flash link below. To subscribe to the podcast for daily listening through iTunes, click here.
05.01.2012 23:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Galaxy Nexus coming to Sprint's LTE network? This ad says so.
See that? That's a Galaxy Nexus for Sprint. The Android 4.0 handset -- only available in an unlocked HSPA+ form and on Verizon Wireless' airwaves today -- is currently being pimped in an official Sprint ad over on CNET, and it's probably no coincidence that it's live just moments after CEO Dan Hesse talked up the carrier's first LTE markets. Crazily enough, we had a
05.01.2012 23:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Wire leaks Fujifilm X-Pro1 mirrorless swap-lens camera
Fujifilm will soon release a new flagship mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses, Wells Fargo leaked (since pulled). Dubbed the X-Pro1, it will replace the X100 at the top rung, and reportedly use a 16-megapixel APS-C sized CMOS sensor with a new filter array and the company's own EXR processor tech. A second-generation hybrid viewfinder is also said to be present.
05.01.2012 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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iPad 3 rumored getting HD front, iPhone 4-level rear cameras
Talk of upgraded cameras on the iPad 3 was given unofficial support, though not confirmation, from a rumor on Thursday. The front camera would go "HD," iLounge had heard from a purported source. At the back, the camera hole size was visibly larger and supported claims that the sensor would be closer to the five-megapixel iPhone 4 or eight-megapixel iPhone 4S than the one-megapixel camera from the iPad 2.
05.01.2012 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Daily iPhone App: Road Trip Weather
There are plenty of weather apps, and lots of navigation apps, but there are few apps that allow you to plan a road trip taking current conditions or forecasts into consideration.
Road Trip Weather does that. The US $0.99 app allows you to input your current location or starting point, a mid-point on your trip, and your destination. After some quick calculations, a map will show your route and some color codes will show good weather, bad weather, and weather that is worth noting. If you click on a point on the map, you'll get some details about conditions.
This app is not a navigation app, just a quick way to get an idea what to expect. You can set it for a start time on the current day, the next day, or the following day.
I
05.01.2012 23:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Corning to show off Gorilla Glass 2 at CES 2012
Gorilla Glass is tough, real tough. And it's got a solid reputation as a durable screen for small and large displays alike. But by no means is it perfect, and Corning has been hard at work to make the product's sequel even better. We're pretty dry on the details so far, but Corning SVP / GM James Steiner mentioned that his company's positioned to meet the challenge of accommodating phones and tablets with more functionality from thinner designs. We'll find out a lot more information about the latest version of the glass in an announcement this coming Monday at CES, so stay tuned as we find out the juicy tidbits.
05.01.2012 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google TV officially adds LG to the fold, will demo new hardware along with Sony, Vizio
The second round of Google TV hardware will be in full swing at CES 2012, and the folks at Mountain View just officially anounced LG is joining the list of hardware partners at the show. While we know Logitech has taken a pass on the latest hardware, previously announced partners Samsung, Sony and Vizio are still in, and the latter two will have new hardware to show next week.
developingContinue reading Google TV officially adds LG to the fold, will demo new hardware along with Sony, Vizio
05.01.2012 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2012 23:00 Uhr
Daft Punk's 'Derezzed' finally heard the way it was meant to be -- on five floppy drives
Love costumed French electronic duos, movies about video games and music made by finding alternative uses for outdated computer hardware? Well, feast your ears on this. MrSolidSnake745, who already has a pretty healthy selection of floppy disked video game themes, is offering the world his take on Daft Punk's "Derezzed," from the Tron: Legacy soundtrack, played on five floppy drives. It's loud, it's chaotic and it's enough to make us want to pull the old lightcycle out of storage
05.01.2012 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft details Windows 8's new Storage Spaces feature
It was just yesterday that Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky detailed the new "Refresh" and "Reset" option found in Windows 8 on the company's Building Windows 8 blog, but he's now already back with an exhaustive overview of yet another new feature. This time it's "Storage Spaces," which will let you pool both virtual and physical drives (regardless of how they're connected) in a variety of ways to keep your data as safe as possible. That includes the ability to expand individual storage pools on an as-needed basis, and various ways to mirror your data for some added redundancy. Hit the so
05.01.2012 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tim Cook set to gain nearly $100M in vesting stock
Apple CEO Tim Cook may be about to vastly increase his personal wealth, says an executive compensation tracking firm, Equilar. Parts of two separate restricted stock unit grants belonging to Cook are vesting in the current quarter. Based on Apple's closing stock price on December 30th, the shares are estimated to be worth about $96.2 million.
05.01.2012 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Crucial, Lexar intro 50GB caching SSD, 1,000X CF card
Crucial and Lexar together put out a pair of high-speed storage options ahead of CES. Topping the two is a special 50GB Adrenaline version of Crucial's m4 SSD intended as a cache for an existing drive. While it doesn't have to be used that way, the combination of a 2.5-to-3.5-inch adapter bracket and special software turns the SATA drive into a buffer for frequently accessed files on a larger hard drive, speeding up the OS and apps without having to sacrifice space.
05.01.2012 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Verizon's Galaxy Nexus gets one-click root and unlock
You've got a Samsung Galaxy Nexus. You're eager to root and unlock it, but don't want to acquire carpal tunnel in the process? Listen up: a one-click root and unlock tool has been posted to the forums over at AndroidCentral. Developed by WugFresh, the Galaxy Nexus Root Toolkit automatically installs the software necessary to liberate Google's sexy new superphone and brings you one step closer to installing your favorite ROM. The tool can also unroot and restore the OEM-lock -- allowing you to bring your Nexy back to its out-of-the-box state. The utility ru
05.01.2012 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple plant iOS-Geräte mit Thunderboltkonnektivität
Die Jungs von Apple halten das amerikanische Patentamt ganz schön auf Trab. Nun wurde wieder eine Reihe von Patenten bekannt, die aus Cupertino ihren Weg nach Virginia, dem Sitz des US Patent and Trademark Office, gefunden haben. Neben einigen eher langweiligen Patenten – zum Beispiel einem, das sich mit der Darstellung und Bearbeitung von Listen auf
05.01.2012 22:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Sprint encroaches on AT&T markets for first LTE upgrades: Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio
We knew good and well Sprint was converting its WiMAX network to LTE, but up until now, we had no idea who would get first dibs. Sprint's own Dan Hesse just cleared up a quip that he gave to us back in July of 2011, noting that Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio would be first to get "4G LTE and 3G network upgrades by mid-2012," just in time for the
05.01.2012 22:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple pays $5 million to settle Elan lawsuit
Apple has reportedly opted to settle a patent dipute with Elan to the tune of US$5 million. The settlement allows the company to avoid a trial and possible ban of Apple products. Elan's complaint was over two multi-touch patents.
Early last year, an International Trade Commission judge decided in Elan's favor when Elan brought a complaint that Apple had used its multi-touch patents in the iPhone. At the time, it was estimated that Apple could pay as much as $70 million in the case. With that bargaining chip off the table for Elan, it received significantly less this week.
Apple did counter-sue Elan, but this sett
05.01.2012 22:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Beta $25 Raspberry Pi computers fetching exorbitant sums (for charity) on eBay
Those diminutive $25 Raspberry Pi computers are finally set to launch later this month -- if you absolutely can't wait to get your grubby paws on one, however, good news: you can pick one up early at auction, if you're willing to pay a little extra. The foundation behind the ultra-budget educational computers is giving buyers a head start, listing beta boards up on eBay. At present, the top spot belongs to beta board number 10, which is currently cruising at around £2,100.00, with about two days left at auction. If you're lucky, however, the low-end number five, which is currently priced at around £620, shouldn't increase too much in the next four days or so. And look on the bright side, all the money is goin
05.01.2012 22:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm shows three FinePix XP-series rugged cameras
Fujifilm has just taken the wraps off its FinePix XP150, XP100, and XP50 rugged cameras. The XP150 has a GPS sensor for geotagging images, and both it and the XP100 are waterproof up to 33 feet and shockproof from drops up to 6.5 feet, along with being dustproof and resistant to temperatures down to 14 degrees Fahrenheit. The XPS50 has the same dustproof and temperature credentials, but halves the shock and waterproof numbers.
05.01.2012 22:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Backstage: Tweets On The Next iPad (And More)
I haven’t really publicized my individual Twitter account (@horwitz) in the past, because I was focusing my limited Twitter time on restaurant coverage and food-related topics—another passion. But now that I’m regularly tweeting from @horwitz, there’s actually a good reason for Apple fans to follow that account. And if I can, I’ll answer questions there from time to time. Here’s a bit of what just appeared on Twitter—join…
05.01.2012 22:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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05.01.2012 22:00 Uhr
Apple refunds purchases for 'prematurely released' GameStore app
As those who follow such comings and goings closely may have noticed, a rather mysterious "GameStore" app seemingly made by Apple itself recently appeared in the App Store. It didn't provide much in the way of functionality for its $0.99 price tag -- displaying only a few in-app purchases that couldn't actually be purchased -- and now Apple has offered an explanation, of sorts, for the app's existence. In a message to folks who bought the app, Apple said that the app (since pulled from the App Store) was "prematurely released," and that it has refunded all purchases. Of course, that raises the question as to whether it will eventually be released officially, but Apple expectedly isn't getting any more specific at this point.
05.01.2012 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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HBO stops selling Netflix cheap discs to curb competition
HBO confimed Thursday that it had stopped directly supplying Netflix with discounted discs. The change won't affect Netflix's ability to get discs, but it will force Netflix to get discs from other sources, CNET was told. It isn't expected to hurt availability or prices in the near term, although Netflix has never had HBO streaming rights.
05.01.2012 21:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Lenovo and VIA Technologies A30 internet TV set top box bumps up your boob tube's IQ
Lenovo's known for making quality computers, but the company's plans for a television set top box have been in the works for months, and now the day has finally come. Lenovo, along with VIA Technologies, has launched the A30 internet TV device that packs a 1.2GHz VIA Nano CPU and VX900 media processor. Further hardware details are scarce at this point, but we do know that the A30 will have a BesTV service providing new and exclusive content, including movies of unknown origin "within a month of their release date," along with picture-in-picture functionality and, of co
05.01.2012 21:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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QuarkXPress 9.2 extends support for ePUB, Apple platforms
Quark has posted QuarkXPress 9.2, an update of the developer's flagship publishing suite. A central focus of the upgrade is on the ePUB format; new projects can now be created specifically for ePUB export, and the software supports ePUB 3, a new standard which allows audio, video, and links. Apple may soon be adding ePUB 3 compatibility to iBooks.
05.01.2012 21:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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OmniFocus gains TUAW Best of 2011 award for iPad productivity app
"What? I thought you already named a winner for the TUAW Best of 2011 in the iPad productivity app category!"
Yes, yes we did. But there were some nomination and voting irregularities, not to mention that a number of TUAW readers let us know that our previously named winner had some serious issues. As a result, we're doing the right thing and giving the crown to its rightful owner -- OmniFocus for iPad (US$39.99).
Not only did OmniFocus for iPad capture 26.9 percent of the reader votes fair and square, but the app has garnered a 4.5 out of 5 star rating on the App Store with almost 1,100 ratings over several versions. It's been a favorite of many of our bloggers as well, and received a
05.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple Patent: Kommt Thunderbolt für iOS-Geräte
Filed under: Tablet, iPhone
Patently Apple hat gleich drei Patenten von Apple gefunden, die klar darauf deuten, dass der Integration von Thunderbolt in iPad, iPhone etc. nichts wirklich mehr im Wege steht. Das ermöglicht dann nicht nur schnellere Datenübertragungen, schnelles Aufladen, sondern auch die Möglichkeit die Graphikprozessoren in der Zukunft bis ans Limit mit großen Displays auszunutzen. Dafür muss Apple wohl die Kabel etwas verändern, da sie sonst unter umständen heiss laufen könnten. Wir rechnen damit allerdings erst frühestens Ende des Jahres, eher aber zur übernächsten Generation von iPhone und iP
05.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Sony Tablet P review (UK edition)
Sony Tablet S Preview
PlayStation Store hits the Tablet S today, lets gamers relive the glory of the mid-'90s
Exclusive: Sony 'S2' dual-screen Android clamshell and 9.4-inch Windows 7 VA
05.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google Translate gets iPad support, Android handwriting
Google has put out two key updates for Google Translate. The iOS version (App Store now supports the iPad natively, using pop-overs for language selection and otherwise taking advantage of the extra screen real estate. Features are otherwise the same as on iPhones and iPods, where it can translate between 60 languages, most of which have spoken translations.
05.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Tim Cook kann in diesem Quartal Aktienoptionen im Wert von 100 Millionen Dollar einlösen
Für einige namhafte Führungskräfte werden in diesen Wochen Aktienoptionen für ihre Tätigkeit im Unternehmen fällig. Besonders umfangreich fallen diese für Apples CEO Tim Cook aus. Legt man den Aktienkurs vom 30. Dezember zugrunde, so haben die Optionen einen Wert von fast 100 Millionen Dollar. Es handelt sich dabei um Optionen, die Cook schon vor einiger Zeit zugestanden wurden. Ein großer Teil des Aktienpakets stammt von September 2008,
05.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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05.01.2012 21:00 Uhr
Optrix VideoPro brings extreme data to your mundane iPhone clips
"Extreme" mounts and cases for capturing video with your iPhone are a dime a dozen, but Optrix is offering something a little extra with its VideoPro app. When it becomes available later this month (for $9.99) the iOS video AR tool will lay all sorts of data over recordings of both your exciting and mundane activities -- including speed, lap time and g-force. (The latter very important for when you launch yourself off the couch and towards the fridge.) Optrix has been teasing us with demo clips since early December, but n
05.01.2012 20:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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HBO to Netflix: you'll need to buy our DVDs elsewhere, pal
Netflix has made no bones about the fact that it's competing (hard) with HBO, and it seems that the sentiment is the same on the other side. According to CNET, HBO has stopped providing Netflix with DVDs of its shows. Of course, the freedom to purchase from other legitimate resellers has enabled Netflix to keep the discs flying, but it's no longer able to source 'em directly from the Box Office's warehouse. The deal supposedly went into effect at the start of this year, but it's unlikely that you'll ever notice; as the story goes, Netflix will have to pay slightly more to procure them elsewhere, but it's mostly a symbolic move by HBO to ruffle
05.01.2012 20:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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News: iLuv rolls out Mo’Beats speaker stand for iPad
iLuv has rolled out its new Mo’Beats Wireless Stereo Speaker Stand for the iPad and other portable devices. Mo’Beats is a tube-shaped speaker featuring Bluetooth for wireless audio streaming, a high-fidelity speaker on either end of the tube, a built-in rechargeable battery for wireless operation, an auxiliary input for other audio sources, and a front cradle that can accomodate both encased and bare iPad and iPad 2 units, as well as other…
05.01.2012 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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MSI launches GT783 gaming laptop, burns through Battlefield 3 with GTX 580M GPU
Another day, another behemoth of a laptop packing some super-charged components for the demanding, but mobile, gamer out there. Underneath the hood of the MSI GT783 series is a quad-core 2.2GHz Core i7 2670QM along with a 2GB GTX 580M GPU for some pixel-punishing performance. Both machines also boast a 17.3-inch 1080p screen but, while the cheaper GT783R settles for 12GB of RAM and a pair of 750GB drives in a RAID array, the GT783 ups the ante to 16GB of DDR3 and trades in one of those spinning platters for a 128GB SSD. Both are pretty beastly portables (both figuratively
05.01.2012 20:39 Uhr, Engadget,
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iHome to bring three iOS docks to CES, iLuv intros Mo'Beats
iHome on Thursday revealed it will bring three new alarm clocks with dock for various iOS devices to CES. They include the iW4, which iHome says is the first bedside alarm clock dock to get AirPlay support, the iP18 iPhone and iPod system, and the iD50 AM/FM radio that can accommodate iPads, iPhones and iPods. The iW4 gets a 20W amp and a Wi-Fi radio to connect to home networks.
05.01.2012 20:39 Uhr, MacNN,
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AT&T lights 11 LTE areas, says spectrum gap may hike prices
AT&T's Business Solutions chief John Stankey at Citi's ongoing media and telecoms conference confirmed that the carrier had switched on LTE-based 4G access in 11 areas over the holidays. New York City's core, San Francisco, San Jose, Austin, Chapel Hill, Los Angeles, Oakland, Orlando, Phoenix, Raleigh, and San Diego all now have the more authentically 4G Internet access. The faster coverage should be finished by the end of 2013, Stankey said.
05.01.2012 20:39 Uhr, MacNN,
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Freie Software: An Code der Nasa mitentwickeln
Sämtliche freie Software der Nasa soll mit einer Gemeinschaft von Freiwilligen entwickelt werden, wobei der Code und die Entwicklung über eine Webseite transparent verwaltet werden sollen. Eine Alphaversion von code.nasa.gov ist bereits erreichbar. (Open Source, Nasa)
05.01.2012 20:36 Uhr, golem,
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Tobii Gazes: Windows 8 Interface mit Augen-Tracker
Filed under: Windows 8
Wer wirklich keine Lust mehr hat, seinen Rechner mit Maus zu steuern, für den könnte dieses neue Interface für Windows 8, das natürlich auf der CES gezeigt werden soll, etwas sein. Die Steuerung funktioniert über ein Augen-Tracking, dass man via Touchpad noch fernsteuern kann. Revolutionär nennen sie es natürlich, auch wenn solche Ideen letztendlich nicht neu sind. Aber wie revolutionär es wirklich ist, wird man dann erst feststellen können, wenn sich in diesem Interface dann nicht künstlich vorkommt, sondern es einem die Natürlichkeit vermittelt, die zumindest mehr ist als bisherige Eingabemethod
05.01.2012 20:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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iHome to bring three iOS dock to CES, iLuv intros dock
iHome on Thursday revealed it will bring three new alarm clocks with dock for various iOS devices to CES. They include the iW4, which iHome says is the first bedside alarm clock dock to get AirPlay support, the iP18 iPhone and iPod system, and the iD50 AM/FM radio that can accommodate iPads, iPhones and iPods. The iW4 gets a 20W amp and a Wi-Fi radio to connect to home networks.
05.01.2012 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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HappyShutter brings smile recognition to iOS
Smile-recognition technology is nothing new. Dozens of camera brands support this feature but it isn't yet part of iOS's built-in camera system.
Now for US$0.99, you can purchase HappyShutter. It's built using new iOS Core Image technology to detect both that faces are within-frame, i.e. not cut off, and when subjects are smiling. What makes this app interesting is that the detection is done in software, not hardware.
Dr. Roberto Valenti, ThirdSight CTO, explained that his team built detection tests using OpenCV, an open-source library that supports real time computer vision and ThirdSight's face analysis algorithms. The roa
05.01.2012 20:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Grand Theft Auto III review (iOS)
Be honest: who doesn't get nostalgic for games from the early 2000s? With that in mind, Rockstar Games has released a 10-year anniversary edition of Grand Theft Auto III for iOS and Android ($4.99), meaning all the crime, violence and betrayal you so loved in 2001 has made its way to an iDevice near you. The guns have been collected, pedestrians have been run over, crime bosses have been obeyed and betrayed and prostitutes have been visited to help restore health points. So is the game as good as you remember? Head past the break to find out.
Continue reading Grand Theft Auto III review (iOS)
05.01.2012 20:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Other resellers side with eBizcuss in row with Apple
French reseller eBizcuss is getting some support in its lawsuit against Apple, says ChannelWeb. The website recently received a 4,400-word letter from an anonymous European Apple Premium Reseller, likewise complaining about product shortages. The APR also alleges, however, that resellers are suffering cash flow problems due to Apple cutting credit lines, and that Apple partners are stepping into APR territory and forcing down margins through SMB (small-to-medium business) and education deals.
05.01.2012 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: Fruux gains iOS support, FontPack Pro now $1
Fruux, a tool that was originally launched as a Mac to Mac syncing service, has been updated with support for iOS and Android devices. The utility is based on open standards, such as CardDAV and CalDAV, which allow users to sync both contacts and calendars between a number of devices. An automatic setup process is offered for OS X Lion and iOS, while other devices require users to perform a manual setup. Fruux can be downloaded for free from the company's website.
05.01.2012 20:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: JAYS v-JAYS II Headphones
While we're admittedly very confused by their packaging, which bears the same name as 2009's v-JAYS headphones, JAYS' newer v-JAYS II (aka v-JAYS 2 or v-JAYS Two, €43/$55) is definitely at least a little different from the earlier model. Bundled with the same headphone extension cord and spare foam pads as the original, v-JAYS II has been tweaked with matte-finished sides, revised JAYS branding marks, and a lower price. There's no microphone,…
05.01.2012 20:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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05.01.2012 20:00 Uhr
Motorola's Connected Home Gateway makes your house smarter, turns it into a 4Home
The world of home automation is one full of disparate, fragmented pieces often requiring high-dollar contractors with trucks full of adapters. Motorola's been trying to streamline that with its 4Home standard and the company's latest attempt at smarthome synchronicity has just been unveiled. It's called the Connected Home Gateway and it looks like your average wireless router, but it's actually much more than that -- according to Moto's press release, anyway, which promises the thing can easily tie together home security, automation and climate control into a single, peti
05.01.2012 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sensics Natalia head-tracking 3D goggles work alone or with PCs, consoles and phones
Well, it looks like Sensics is going to give Sony some competition in the high-end, head-mounted display arena with a new 3D head-mounted display. Like the HMZ-T1, Sensics' Natalia headset has dual OLED screens and can connect to consoles, PCs, or phones to let you see your favorite movies and games in 3D. Unlike the Sony, Natalia sports higher-res 1280 x 1024 screens, and isn't simply a display: it has a 1.2GHZ dual-core CPU and 1GB of memory, an SD card slot, WiFi, Bluetooth, and runs Android 4
05.01.2012 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Broadcom befriends Sling and Myriad, outs new set-top and streaming chips
Busy days at Broadcom, which has already forgotten about its earlier 5G WiFi announcement and launched a barrage of new chips for set-top boxes and home networking. The line-up supports the latest MoCA 2.0 standard for greater network bandwidth over coax wiring, but even more interesting is what some of the SoCs can do for smart TV and streaming. The BCM7425 dual-tuner HD gateway SoC will support Sling Media's "place-shifting" platform, potentially making
05.01.2012 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Toshiba NB510 makes pre-CES appearance, stands up for the netbook cause
CES 2012 is expected to be reigned by the generation of Ultrabooks, but the netbooks of the world refuse to quit without a fight -- at least that's what Toshiba hopes. According to Notebook Italia, the Japanese company is expected to introduce the NB510 mini-machine in Las Vegas next week, splitting the numerical difference between the NB500 and NB520 from a year ago. The rig's said to be sporting Intel's
05.01.2012 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Künftige iOS-Geräte mit Thunderbolt-Port?
Mit Apple setzt bislang erst ein PC-Hersteller in nennenswertem Umfang auf Intels Thunderbolt-Schnittstelle. Nicht nur von den Geräten der beiden MacBook-Reihen, sondern auch bei den aktuellen iMacs ist die schnelle Datenverbindung anzutreffen. Dabei könnte es, wie Patently Apple berichtet, nicht bleiben.
05.01.2012 19:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Italy denies Samsung preliminary ban on Apple iPhone 4S
A Milan-based court has denied Samsung's attempt to get a preliminary Italian ban on the iPhone 4S. Most details are currently unknown. The denial doesn't exonerate Apple but will likely let it keep the iPhone 4S on sale until its replacement arrives.
05.01.2012 19:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Absatz an All-In-One Computern boomt – iMac Marktführer
Laut aktuellen Berichten, kann sich Apple nicht nur im mobilen Segment immer mehr profilieren. So scheint der Trend sich immer weiter von den klassischen Tower-PCs zu entfernen. Vor Allem der iMac profitiert von dieser Entwicklung und hält sogar die Marktführerschaft. Apples Vormarsch mit seinen mobilen Geräten bleibt weiterhin ungeschlagen. Mit Iphones, iPads und Macbook Airs
05.01.2012 19:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Canon PowerShot G1X Leak: 14.3 Megapixel, 28-112mm
Filed under: Digitalkameras
Und schon wieder gibt es eine Kamera die auf der CES vorgestellt werden soll, aber schon jetzt bekannt wurde. Die PowerShot G1X von Canon dürfte in der Kompakt-Kamera Reihe jetzt die Führung übernehmen mit 28-112mm Linse bei f/2,5 und 14,3 Megapixeln. RAW Format wird dabei ebenso unterstützt wie 1080p Video kommt obendrein mit diversen Fetures die wir bislang eher bei
05.01.2012 19:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Thunderbolt-Schnittstelle bald auch in iOS-Hardware zu finden?
Während viele PC- und Festplatten-Hersteller sich mit USB 3.0 noch schwer tun, hat Apple mit Thunderbolt bereits eine zukunftsfähige Schnittstelle für den schnellen Datentransfer in das gesamte Mac-Portfolio integriert. Die iOS-Sparte synchronisiert und lädt sich hingegen weiterhin per USB 2.0.
05.01.2012 19:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Unnecto TAPs into dual-SIM market, lets you do double GSM duty with a touch
Heard of Unnecto? Neither have we. But if you're oh-so-important enough to be toting around more than one phone on more than one carrier, you might want to stop, drop (some dough) and TAP -- as the company's latest smartphone is known. This sixth in a line of dual-SIM offerings is the outfit's first to offer touchscreen functionality and packs a quadband GSM radio that should make your globe- and frequency-hopping a little more efficient. No pricing or release details have yet been announced, but if you're really keen to wield this handset, you can just leave all of that tedious busywork to your office-locked assistant. Check the official presser after the b
05.01.2012 19:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Schweden erkennt Filesharing als Religion an
Schweden hat als erstes Land weltweit File-Sharing als offizielle Religion anerkannt. Dies teilte die nunmehr bestätigte „The Church of Kopimism“ auf ihrer Internetseite mit. Der Gründer der Kirche, der schwedische Philosophie-Student Isak Gerson, kämpfte seit 2010 für diese Anerkennung.
05.01.2012 19:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Microsoft: Katzen-Kalender für wohltätige Zwecke
Mehrere Mitarbeiter des Softwarekonzerns aus Redmond haben erneut den Entschluss gefasst, etwas für wohltätige Zwecke und eine Charity-Kampagne zu tun und aus diesem Grund einen Kalender mit Katzenbildern (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltÜber der IT-Branche ziehen dunkle Wolken aufÜbernimmt Microsoft Nokias Smartphone-Sparte?
05.01.2012 19:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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1Password Pro grabs the TUAW Best of 2011 iPad utility app award
The latest TUAW Best of 2011 award should come as no surprise, particularly since the winner also topped the iPhone utility app voting. 1Password Pro (US$14.99) was voted by TUAW readers as the best iPad utility app of 2011, pulling in a whopping 56.6 percent of the votes.
Why has this app captured the attention of TUAW readers? It's because 1Password works consistently on all platfor
05.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung's attempted iPhone 4S block in Italy denied, already missed its French connection
Last October, Samsung made a new attack in its ongoing patent war with Apple, filing motions to block sales of the iPhone 4S in both France and Italy, alleging infringements of patents relating to WCDMA standards for 3G-enabled devices. About a month ago the French motion was denied and now we're learning that an Judge Marina Tavassi of the Italian Tribunale di Milano has said "negato" as well. What's next? We hear Brazil is lovely t
05.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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T-Mobile: 77 Millionen SMS an Silvester versendet
Über die Microblogging-Plattform Twitter hat sich die Deutsche Telekom zum Thema SMS-Versand im Hinblick auf Silvester geäußert. Insgesamt wurden über das Netz rund 77 Millionen Kurznachrichten (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltWindows Phone 7: Update behebt Tastatur-FehlerNach dem Smartphone-Fest ans Recycling denken
05.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Patch 7.1 für „World of Tanks“ verfügbar
Die Entwicklung des beliebten Free-to-Play-MMO-Panzerspiels „World of Tanks“ (ComputerBase-Test) geht weiter: Seit kurzem ist das bereits im Dezember angekündigte Update auf die Version 7.1 verfügbar und sollte beim Start des Spiels automatisch aufgespielt werden.
05.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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The next ten years of Apple Retail
Apple celebrated three ten year anniversaries in 2011, making this year its first full year in its second decade of Mac OS X development, iPod devices and iTunes, and its retail operations, even as the company takes on new business categories ranging from iAd to iCloud to Siri. Here's a look at where the company is headed for its next decade of retail operations.
05.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, AppleInsider,
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05.01.2012 19:00 Uhr
Auftakt in Las Vegas: Neue Power-Chips für 2012
Tablet-Computer, Smartphones, neue Fernseher und Digitaltechnik fürs Auto sind die Blickfänger der diesjährigen Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Die Messe im US-Staat Nevada zeigt als erster großer Branchentreff des Jahres die aktuellen Trends.
05.01.2012 18:52 Uhr, Mac & i,
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Pioneer bringt kleinsten externen Blu-ray Brenner
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Pioneer versucht sich endlich mal daran dem eher mauen Genre Blu-ray Brenner was Design, Eleganz und auch Größe betrifft, neues Leben einzuhauen. Der BDR-XD04 mit gerade 1,4 cm Dicke und einem Gewicht von nur gerade mal 250 Gramm ist in dieser Hinsicht jedenfalls unschlagbar. Die Funktionalität ist mit 6-fach Schreibgeschwindigkeit und nur USB 2.0 dabei zumindest akzeptabel und braucht nicht unbedingt eine externe Stromversorgung. Quad-layer 128GB BD-R bis CD-R funktioniert dabei für einen Preis von 150 Dollar. Deutsche Preise liefern wir nach. PR nach dem Break. Continue reading Pionee
05.01.2012 18:52 Uhr, Engadget german,
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RIM reportedly scraps the Colt and Milan, leaving London as sole BlackBerry 10 device?
And then there was one? BGR is reporting that the folks at Research in Motion have not only scrapped plans for the BlackBerry Colt, originally expected to be the first BlackBerry 10 superphone out of the gate, but the rumored Milan as well (which was also reported by N4BB). If true, this would leave the BlackBerry London as the one and only QNX-based device in the works, suggesting RIM is taking a huge gamble by putting all of its eggs in one basket when it
05.01.2012 18:52 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm shows off two new T-series point-and-shoots
Fujifilm continued camera introductions on Thursday with two new long-zoom cameras. The FinePix T400 and T350 get a 10X long-zoom lens, a three-inch LCD screen and a hybrid of hardware and software image stabilization. The T400 uses a 16-megapixel sensor, while the T350 gets a 14-megapixel sensor. Both can record videos at 720p and 30FPS.
05.01.2012 18:51 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple Lunar New Year Sale offers small discounts
As promised, Apple has launched special Lunar New Year online sales in a handful of countries. These are notably similar to the company's Black Friday deals in the US, which were modest in scope. At the Hong Kong Apple Store, for instance, Apple is offering about 8 percent off Wi-Fi iPads, or 6 to 7 percent off 3G models.
05.01.2012 18:51 Uhr, MacNN,
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Auftakt in Las Vegas: Neue Power-Chips für 2012
Tablet-Computer, Smartphones, neue Fernseher und Digitaltechnik fürs Auto sind die Blickfänger der diesjährigen Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Die Messe im US-Staat Nevada zeigt als erster großer Branchentreff des Jahres die aktuellen Trends.
05.01.2012 18:51 Uhr, Heise,
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Media Center: Neue Versionen von XBMC und Boxee
Die XBMC-Entwickler haben die erste Beta von Version 11 des freien Media Centers veröffentlicht. Bei dem auf XBMC aufsetzenden Boxee soll die kommende Version 1.5, die derzeit im Test ist, die letzte für PC und Mac werden.
05.01.2012 18:51 Uhr, Heise,
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Pioneer unveils world's smallest and lightest external Blu-ray burner
When describing the current fleet of BD burners on the market, one word that certainly doesn't come to mind -- sleek. Pioneer is aiming to change all that, though, with the BDR-XD04. What it lacks in a catchy name it makes up for with a slim and light clamshell design that doesn't make too many sacrifices in the features department. At just under 8.5oz and 0.55 inches thick, it puts most of its
05.01.2012 18:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple iPad: Drei Milliarden App-Downloads gezählt
Seit dem Verkaufsstart des Tablet-PCs iPad aus dem Hause Apple im Jahr 2010 haben die Nutzer dieses Geräts über den offiziellen App Store mehr als drei Milliarden Anwendungen heruntergeladen, berichten die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltFilesharing in Schweden als Religion anerkanntWindows Phone 7: Update behebt Tastatur-Fehler
05.01.2012 18:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Spendenrekord für Wikipedia in Deutschland
Mit einem Rekordergebnis von 3,8 Millionen Euro hat Wikimedia Deutschland die diesjährige Spendenkampagne zur Finanzierung von Wikipedia und den Schwesterprojekten abgeschlossen. Beginnend mit dem 14. November 2011 wurde das diesjährige Spendenziel nach 50 Tagen erreicht, weshalb die Kampagne heute beendet werden konnte.
05.01.2012 18:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Freier Desktop: KDE SC 4.8 fast fertig
Ab sofort lässt sich KDE SC 4.8 RC2 testen. Die Vorabversion enthält bereits alle für KDE SC 4.8 geplanten Funktionen, etwa die Integration von Qt Quick. Die ersten in QML geschriebenen Anwendungen sind ebenfalls verfügbar. (Digikam, Applikationen)
05.01.2012 18:35 Uhr, golem,
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5G WiFi: Broadcom zeigt WLAN mit 1,3 GBit/s
Braodcom hat erste WLAN-Chips für den kommenden Standard IEEE 802.11ac angekündigt und will diese auf der CES in Las Vegas in der kommenden Woche zeigen. Die von Broadcom 5G WiFi genannte Technik erreicht Geschwindigkeiten von bis zu 1,3 GBit/s. (802.11ac, 5G Wifi)
05.01.2012 18:35 Uhr, golem,
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iHome intros three new iOS docks, plans to blast you out of those Zzz's in return for your G's
That iPhone 4S just not cutting the mustard when it comes to wake up calls? Need something a little iHome-ier? Well, you're in luck because the company behind the AirPlay has a slew of refreshed docks just waiting to step and repeat at next week's CES. On deck are the $270 iW4, an AirPlay for your bedside table, the $70 iP18 with its selection of four distinct flashing LED colors to rouse you from rest and the$170 iD50, a Bluetooth alarm dock that's equal parts clock ra
05.01.2012 18:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple threatens legal action over Steve Jobs figurine
Apple is threatening to sue Hong Kong company InIcons over its Steve Jobs figure, says UK newspaper The Telegraph. The product is set to go on sale next month for $100, and copy many details of Jobs' signature look, from facial features down to his sneakers. Apple, though, is reportedly claiming in a letter to InIcons that it has the rights to Jobs' likeness, along with more standard likenesses such as logos, products, and names.
05.01.2012 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Broadcom intros first 802.11ac chips: 1.3Gbps Wi-Fi ready
Broadcom claimed the distinction of being the first to make chipsets with 802.11ac, being nicknamed 5G Wi-Fi, on Thursday. The BCM43516, BCM43526, BCM4352, and BCM4360 all have twice as much bandwidth per channel as the current-fastest 802.11n and can stack multiple streams together to get very high speeds. The flagship chip, the BCM4360, can unite three streams and hit 1.3Gbps.
05.01.2012 18:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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New Canadian Apple Store will be eastern-most in North America
China isn't the only region Apple is targeting for expansion in 2012. The company is also eyeing Canada. Now home to 22 retail stores, the North American country may be getting four new outlets in the upcoming year.
According to allNovaScotia.com and ifoAppleStore, Apple may open a store next to Sears in the Halifax Shopping Center. Located in Nova Scotia, this store will become North America's easternmost location.
The Halifax Shopping Center sounds like the perfect place for an Apple store. The mall was renovated in 2007, and has several big-name retailers. There's also a lot of people in Nova Scotia (over 900,000 residents) and very few nearby Apple stores
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple lässt sich auf außergerichtlichen Vergleich in Patentrechtsfragen ein
Wie heut bekannt wurde, haben Apple und das taiwanesische Unternehmen Elan Microelectronics ihre Rechtsstreitigkeiten mit einem Vergleich beigelegt. So soll Cupertino eine Strafe von 5 Millionen Dollar zahlen und die insgesamt vier Patente zu gegenseitigen Nutzung zur Verfügung stehen. Vorgeschichte: Die Firma Elan,das wie die Kalifornier ebenfalls, an Technologien zur Multitouch-Steuerung arbeitet, verklagte Apple vor
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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AT&T expands LTE coverage to eleven new markets, including NYC, San Francisco and Los Angeles
In one announcement, AT&T has nearly doubled its LTE coverage by officially flipping the switch on eleven new markets. The list includes New York City metro, San Francisco / Oakland / San Jose, Los Angeles, Phoenix, San Diego, Raleigh and Austin. We've seen the service flicker on and off in most of these cities as real-life tests were conducted, and the high-speed connection's also been available in certain parts of New York, but it's great to see these become official. AT&T also declared that LTE expansion should be complete by the end of 2013, though we expect most major cities to be hit far earlier. Check out the full press release for more
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Canon PowerShot G1X leaks: 14.3 MP sensor, 28-112mm lens and still a compact
Another camera has snuck out to delight us ahead of CES and it's another tempting chunk of camera. Canon's new flagship compact, the Powershot G1X packs a 14.3 megapixel sensor alongside a 28-112mm lens capable of f/2.5. The compact will apparently be capable of RAW photo output, 1080p video capture. It will also manage more advanced features like we've seen on the PowerShot series' S100, like multi-area white balance, while you can also expect high-speed burst shooting at full resolution. What we don't know is what the G1X will look like. Will follow t
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Box for Android updated to 1.5: adds widgets, uploading from any app, magic
Box.net, an online cloud storage service, has made a few facelifts to the latest version of its Android app to help you get the most out of that 50GB storage limit it offered last month. The newest update offers a front page widget that shows you the progress of any files currently undergoing modifications or uploads; it also includes the ability to upload email attachments or other downloaded files directly from whatever app you're in. Lastly, version 1.5 also gives you the option of creating documents in the office app of your choice and saving it in B
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Quanta wirft AMD falsche Thermal-Spezifikation vor
Zwischen dem taiwanischen Auftragshersteller Quanta, dem weltweit größten Produzenten von Notebooks, und dem Chiphersteller AMD ist es zu einem Streit gekommen. Dieser landete nun vor Gericht, berichtete die (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltVerkauf von Musikalben stieg erstmals seit 2004Über der IT-Branche ziehen dunkle Wolken auf
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Microsoft soll Kauf von Nokias Smartphone-Sparte planen
Microsoft soll den Kauf von Nokias Smartphone-Sparte planen. Dies geht aus einem Twitter-Eintrag von Eldar Murtazin, seines Zeichens Chefredakteur der russischen Seite Mobile-Review, hervor. Angeblich soll die Übernahme bereits auf der Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kommende Woche in Las Vegas beschlossen werden.
05.01.2012 18:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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05.01.2012 18:00 Uhr
Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1PM ET!
We're squeezing in a podcast before we hop in planes and fly to Las Vegas for CES 2012, so we hope you can join Myriam Joire, Brad Molen and Joseph Volpe as they get amped up for next week's show. You ready for the madness that's about to ensue? Listen live at 1PM ET.
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Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:35:00 EDT. Please see our
05.01.2012 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: Kanto Yaro Amp + Speaker Set for Apple TV
The Yaro amplifier’s roughly 6.4” square footprint is halfway between the first- and second-generation Apple TV, but it’s obvious that Kanto built the system to match the current model’s look and feel. Both the amplifier and speakers are made from glossy black plastic with matte rubber accents, including both flat rubber tops and smaller rubber feet on the bottom. In one of several nice little design touches, the amplifier…
05.01.2012 17:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: iHome debuts three clock radios for iPad, iPhone, iPod
iHome has announced that it will debut three new alarm clock speaker systems for the iPad, iPhone, and iPod next week at the 2012 International CES. Headlining the lineup is the iW4, the company’s first AirPlay-compatible clock radio system. In addition to Wi-Fi and AirPlay compatibility, the iW4 also offers compatibility with the iHome Connect, Sleep, and Radio apps, upgradable firmware, Ethernet connectivity, dual programmable alarms, the…
05.01.2012 17:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Windows 8's new 'Refresh' and 'Reset' options get detailed
And just like that, your next Windows-based PC becomes more like a phone. We'd heard during our early playtime with Windows 8 that the furniture would be arranged a little differently when it came to resetting and refreshing one's machine, and now we're being given a closer look at what exactly that means. Finalized builds of Win8 will offer a pair of related features; 'Reset your PC' will allow you to remove all personal data, apps, and settings from the PC, and reinstall Windows, while 'Refresh your PC' enables your to keep a
05.01.2012 17:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Vertu rings in the Year of the Dragon by welcoming a trio of Signature luxury phones
The Year of the Dragon is quickly approaching, and Vertu is in a celebrating mood. So much so, in fact, that it's added three new luxury Dragon handsets to its Signature collection. You can choose between stainless steel with emeralds, yellow gold with diamonds or ruby with black stainless steel. Each is, appropriately, adorned with a four-claw dragon on the battery cover, and the engraving process is rather lengthy: it involves 20 stages and takes four highly-skilled master craftsmen 36 hours, eight of which are dedicated just to the dragon's scales. But that's not all, folks -- each one gets s
05.01.2012 17:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Übernimmt Microsoft Nokias Smartphone-Sparte?
Es ist nicht das erste Mal, dass das Gerücht auftaucht, dass Microsoft die Smartphone-Sparte von Nokia übernehmen will. Zuletzt pumpte der US-Konzern viel Geld in das finnische Traditions-Unternehmen, das (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltVerkehrsminister gegen Kopfhörer bei FußgängernVerkauf von Musikalben stieg erstmals seit 2004
05.01.2012 17:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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No Apple interest in Premier League rights, says paper
Apple isn't planning to bid on the rights to stream English Premier League football games, claims UK newspaper The Guardian. Earlier in the week, the Daily Mail hinted that Apple might compete with traditional media outlets for the property. The Guardian says "it is understood that Apple has not discussed bidding for the rights," though, and moreover adds that the company is "unlikely to do so, despite rumoured plans to launch an Apple TV device."
05.01.2012 17:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Apple-Patent beschreibt dynamische TV-Hintergrundbeleuchtung
Unter dem Titel "Dynamic Backlight Adaptation for Black Bars with Subtitles" ist ein neuer Patentantrag von Apple erschienen, in dem eine dynamische Hintergrundbeleuchtung für TV-Bilder beschrieben wird. Insbesondere hat es Apple auf Filme abgesehen, die bereits im Video-Material schwarze Balken enthalten. Um hierbei die Videoqualität entscheidend zu verbessern, ohne dass Balken-Elemente wie Untertitel unlesbar werden, setzt Apple auf ei
05.01.2012 17:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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How Apple iBooks needs to compete with Amazon: Better author tools
Amazon has trailblazed; Apple has followed. Apple's iBooks program currently allows authors to self-publish ebooks. Authors create their own business built around iTunes Connect, just as they do for self-published apps.
So where does Apple have room to improve? What follows is one of several posts about how iBooks can improve to better compete with Amazon. In this post, I discuss how Apple needs to create a better authoring platform to help support their independent authors.
iBooks tools are frustrating. You can publish on Amazon with little more than an account, a doc file and a smile. For iBooks, you need validated ePub files, ISBN identifiers from the Library of Congress and a willingness to run the gauntlet of contracts, paperwork, and the hell that is iTunes Connect.
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05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Untethered Jailbreak funktioniert auch beim iOS 5.1 [Videobeweis]
Bisher wartet ein Großteil der Jailbreak Jünger auf eine Lösung für das iPhone 4S und Apples iPad 2. Pod2G ist fleißig bei der Sache und kann sogar schon einigermaßen grünes Licht geben. Schließlich ist er bereits im Besitz eines jailbroken iPhone 4S Gerätes. Stets im Kampf gegen Apple, die alles daran setzten die Jailbreak Lücken
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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MSI Wind U180 up for pre-order in Germany, 1.86GHz Atom N2800 included
Intel's newfangled Atom range isn't even a month old, but already MSI is putting it to good use. The company's Wind netbook range is seeing a new addition today in Germany, where the Wind U180 is up for pre-order on a host of sites. According to a product listing at Notebook.de, the 10.1-inch machine will ship with a 1,024 x 600 native resolution, 1.86GHz dual-core Atom N2800, a gig of memory, 320GB hard drive, GMA 3650 integrated graphics, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, an Ethernet port and a 0.3 megapixel webcam. You'll also get a token chiclet keyboard, a built-in SD / MMC card reader, a six-cell bat
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Western Digital's My Book Live Duo marries RAID and cloud storage, bytes everywhere celebrate
Not only is it the chunkiest My Book we've ever seen, but it possesses the otherworldly ability to live in the here and now and the hereafter. Analogies aside, the new My Book Live Duo is hailed as such: "a personal cloud storage system that combines the benefits of shared storage and remote access with double-safe backup or increased capacity of a dual-drive system with RAID." It's compatible with Mac and PC systems (and yes, Time Machine support is thrown in for good measure), and you'll find a pair of drives within the casing alongside an 800MHz CPU and an Ethernet port. WD's hawkin
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Tobii Gazes into the future, sees you navigating Windows 8 with your eyes (video)
You may be waiting with baited breath for Microsoft to hurry up and release Windows 8 PCs and tablets to the masses, but before they get here, there might a twist to the way you tweak'em. Tobii Technology intends to demo its new mouse-free interface at CES this month -- dubbed Tobii Gaze -- that it hopes'll revolutionize the way we interact with devices. The gesture-based system incorporates
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Skype and Tely Labs deliver Tegra 2-powered Android videochat to your HDTV
Video calling is leaving the PC behind and increasingly looking for a home in people's living rooms. Tely Labs is just the latest company to hop on that trend, but it's scored a powerful partner in Skype. The TelyHD TV Phone system doesn't look too dissimilar from a Kinect, but underneath its glossy plastic shell is an HD webcam and a Tegr
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Harman Kardon SB 30 has two listening modes, costs eight Benjamins
Looking for a fancy new soundbar for your fancy new home theater system? Don't mind dropping, oh, say, $800 or so on the thing? Why not have a look at Harman Kardon's latest offering, the SB 30? The relatively compact system offers up two listening modes -- virtual and wave, the latter of which promises to "maximize the listening area" in bigger rooms. The SB 30 also packs in Dolby Volume technology for a consistent volume levels and a dual-position equalizer. Harman will be showing the thing off next week at CES. Press info can be found after the break.
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung Replenish stocks up Boost Mobile's collection
We saw the environmentally conscious Samsung Replenish on Sprint just over six months ago, but Boost's liking those green credentials so much, it's decided to get the Samsung Gingerbread handset on board. 82 percent recyclable materials, there's still both a 2.8-inch touchscreen and keyboard in tow. A two megapixel camera and the usual medley of GPS, Bluetooth and WiFi round out the wallet (and Mother Earth) friendly handset. The Replenish is priced at $100 and will hit Boost Mobile's stores on January 16th. Eco warriors; the press release offers itself below.Continue re
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm intros JZ250, JZ100, JX580, JX500 and AX550 cams
Fujifilm on Thursday introduced five new entry-level FinePix cameras, including the JZ250 and JZ100, the JX580 and JX500, and the AX550. The two JZ cameras get 8x zoom lenses, 720p movie recording capabilities, and optical image stabilization. The JZ250 alone uses a 16-megapixel sensor and a three-inch LCD, while the JZ100 gets a 14-megapixel sensor and a 2.7-inch LCD.
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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RIM may cancel two BlackBerry 10 phones, will unveil at MWC
RIM may have slashed two out of the three BlackBerry 10 phones it was planning to launch this year, a rumor emerging Thursday said. The Colt and Milan were said by BGR to have been dropped, leaving just the touch-only London. The Milan may not have even been a BB10 phone, instead being a BlackBerry 7 QWERTY slider that carriers didn't want given how similar it would have been to the Torch 9810.
05.01.2012 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 17:00 Uhr
Western Digital MyBook Live Duo: RAID und Stream in einer Kiste
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Mit 4 oder 6 TB Kapazität liefern die neuen WD-Festplatten wirklich reichlich Platz für eure Daten. Das MyBook Live Duo lässt sich einerseits im RAID-Modus betreiben, die beiden Laufwerke lassen sich aber auch zusammenschalten, wie man das von früheren Modellen schon kennt. Dann sorgt eine 800MHz-CPU für einen geregelten Datenverkehr. Angeschlossen an das MyBook Live Duo ist auf Western Digitals eigener Netzwerk-
05.01.2012 16:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Phobos-Grunt Mars probe to die a fiery death in the next two weeks
Russia's latest attempt to visit the Red Planet has, unfortunately, gone as well as its previous attempts, which is to say poorly. We've been tracking the satellite, named Phobos-Grunt, since its successful liftoff, failure to leave earth orbit, abandonment, and now, destruction. Estimates indicate that Phobos-Grunt will reenter our atmosphere sometime between January 6th and the 19th, when it'll break into pieces and meet its end as a flaming ball of interplanetary fail. One consolati
05.01.2012 16:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Über der IT-Branche ziehen dunkle Wolken auf
Die aktuellen Prognosen des Marktforschungsunternehmens Gartner für die Entwicklung der IT-Branche in diesem Jahr sind aus Sicht der Wirtschaft alles andere als erfreulich. Insbesondere über dem deutschen (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltTraditionsunternehmen Kodak steht am AbgrundVerkehrsminister gegen Kopfhörer bei Fußgängern
05.01.2012 16:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Tip of the Day: Making your iPhone’s LED flash for alerts
Sure, audible alerts are great and all, and yes, vibrating alerts can be handy as well. But what if your phone is across the room, and you don’t want to hear or feel it going off, but see it instead? Apple has you covered, letting you make your LED flash serve as an alert indicator. Here’s how. Open the Settings app, tap on General, then tap on Accessibility. Scroll down, and you’ll see an option for LED Flash for Alerts. Turn this…
05.01.2012 16:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Lexar launches its first 1000x CF memory cards
You can never get enough speed when it comes to flash storage. Lexar appears to think the same way, because it's introduced a new series of CF cards that pack a whole load of impressive numbers. Boasting 150MB per second read speeds and tested to capture streams at up to 20MB per second, it's sounding like a portable videographer's dream. The cards will be out in February, arriving in sizes 16GB ($170), 32GB ($300), 64GB ($530) and 128GB ($890).Continue reading Lexar launches its first 1000x CF memory cards
05.01.2012 16:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Epic Touch 4G comes out of the dark and into the white, hits Sprint January 8th
It's Epic, it's white, it has WiMax 4G and it's hurtling out of Samsung's Galaxy and headed straight for your pocket. Sprint's rebranded variant of Sammy's highly praised SGS II is getting the ol' bleaching treatment, showing off its Frosted White tips in stores this January 8th. The same $199 on two-year contract pricing applies, so if you haven't gone all in on this wünderphone, now might be the time.
05.01.2012 16:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Damien Katz: Couchbase Server statt Apache CouchDB
Damien Katz, Gründer des Projekts Apache CouchDB, will sich aus dem Projekt zurückziehen und mit dem Couchbase Server 2.0 einen schnelleren und stabileren Nachfolger entwickeln. Apache CouchDB wird es aber weiterhin geben und es wird auch von Couchbase unterstützt werden. (CouchDB, Applikationen)
05.01.2012 16:35 Uhr, golem,
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ARM statt Intel: Google TV künftig mit Marvell-Chips
Die erste Version von Googles Set-Top-Box Google TV war ein Flop, der unter anderem Logitech viel Geld gekostet hat. Auf der CES soll nun eine neue Generation von Google TV präsentiert werden, diesmal aber mit ARM- statt Intel-Prozessoren. (CES2012, Audio/Video)
05.01.2012 16:35 Uhr, golem,
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KDE SC: KWin-Effekt vergrößert Arbeitsfläche beliebig
Mit einem KWin-Effekt lassen sich beliebig viele offene Fenster über- oder nebeneinander anordnen. Die verfügbare virtuelle Arbeitsfläche wird so vergrößert und der Wechsel zwischen mehreren virtuellen Desktops unnötig. (Digikam, Open Source)
05.01.2012 16:35 Uhr, golem,
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Tablets: Aakash millionenfach verkauft
Das Billigtablet Aakash ist in zwei Wochen millionenfach verkauft worden. Der britische Hersteller Datawind will drei weitere Fabriken einrichten, um die Nachfrage zu decken. (Open Source, Mobil)
05.01.2012 16:35 Uhr, golem,
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Fujifilm prepping X100 successor, the X-Pro1 for CES?
Between the X-S1 and various superzooms and point-and-shoots, Fujifilm unloaded an ungodly number of devices on us last night, ahead of next week's CES gadget blitz, but that doesn't mean that the company doesn't still have a few tricks up its camera-making sleeves. Take this interchangeable lens shooter, the X-Pro1, which is said to be the successor to its awesome
05.01.2012 16:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple offers refunds for 'premature' GameStore app purchases
A strange Apple-built iOS app called GameStore appeared and then quickly disappeared in the App Store last week. After its disappearance, we picked the app apart and determined that GameStore was essentially sample code that demonstrates how to perform in-app purchases.
Many people downloaded the app sight unseen since it came from Apple, while still others downloaded it out of simple cu
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Akai MPC Renaissance: Mit Rechner doppelt retro (Video)
Filed under: Groovebox
Bei neuen MPCs von Akai werden gleich ganze Generationen von Musikern ganz wuschig, das Pad-basierte Interface der Produktionsmaschine ist aber einfach auch zu legendär. Jetzt kommt die MPC Renaissance, die zum ersten Mal die dezidierte Verbindung zum Rechner sucht und somit Funktionalitäten deutlich erweitert. Auf der MPC können Skizzen erstellt werden, die Ausarbeitung erfolgt dann am Rechner, AKAI stellt dazu eine neue Software zur Verf&u
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Pantech Element 'Waterproof' tablet rumored to launch on AT&T next week
It looks like Ma Bell's keeping something under her sleeve for CES, if the BGR rumors are to be believed. Apparently we'll see the company releasing Pantech's Element LTE-capable tablet (that we saw at the FCC last month) for $300 on contract ($500 without). The 8-inch tablet is packing a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 16GB storage, five and two megapixel rear and front facing cameras and will run Honeycomb. There's also a claim that the tablet is waterproof, but we can't imagine that
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Star Trek Online: Free-To-Play-Umstellung beginnt
Offiziell startet die Umstellung von Star Trek Online (STO) auf das Free-To-Play-Modell zwar erst am 17. Januar, bisherige Abonnenten können sich aber schon heute Abend an Bord beamen.Wie 'gamona' unter (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMicrosoft Flight: Gratis-Download ab Frühjahr 2012Steam: 5 Millionen Spieler gleichzeitig angemeldet
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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SSD-Cache-Lösung auf Basis der M4 von Crucial
Die Preise für Solid State Drives sind verglichen mit herkömmlichen Festplatten noch immer sehr hoch, wenn man den Preis auf die Speicherkapazität bezieht. Daher setzen verschiedene Hersteller auf automatisierte Caching-Lösungen, bei denen nur oft genutzte Dateien für einen schnellen Zugriff auf Flash-Speicher abgelegt werden.
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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WD ships My Book Live Duo with RAID, remote access support
Western Digital has released the My Book Live Duo, a new external backup drive for Mac and Windows systems. The Duo takes its name from twin hard disks, which allow it to span or mirror content, depending on a user's preference. To support this it includes its own 800MHz processor, and a lid which opens to let people replace or upgrade a drive without screwdrivers.
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google TV makes leap to ARM with Marvell Armada 1500 HD chip
Google and Marvell together confirmed a plan to move Google TV to ARM on Thursday with a new platform launch. Marvell's Foresight platform, led by the Armada 1500 HD full system on a chip, will handle all the processing for 2D and 3D video, audio, and general tasks. Its dual-core design is fast enough to handle Flash and HD, and has power levels likened more closely to a cellphone than a set-top box.
05.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 16:00 Uhr
Verkehrsminister gegen Kopfhörer bei Fußgängern
Bundesverkehrsminister Peter Ramsauer (CSU) will der Nutzung von Kopfhörern durch Fußgänger den Kampf ansagen. Auch diese seien seiner Ansicht nach mit an der steigenden Zahl von Toten im Straßenverkehr (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltEx-Gates-Nachfolger Ozzie startet in die mobile WeltTraditionsunternehmen Kodak steht am Abgrund
05.01.2012 15:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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News: Iconic.am launches sports case for iPhone 4/4S
Iconic.am has launched its new sports case for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Designed to take advantage of the handsets’ built-in HD video recording capabilities, the Iconic.am system includes a watertight case, a wrist-strap mount, and a free app that uses the device’s accelerometer to allow for control without needing to physically touch the phone. The case is made from clear polycarbonate, and features a shock-absorbing structure on the…
05.01.2012 15:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Onyx develops 330-watt "plug-n-play" solar panel with built-in AC outlet
Onyx's new 330-watt solar panel isn't the first to offer a "plug-n-play" solution for getting power to your gadgets, but it may be the first to include a standard US power outlet, and enough output to juice up a computer, light or any other appliance (within reason) through its built-in micro inverter. "You can literally point the panel at the sun and plug an extension cord directly into the panel for immediate power," according to the Onyx PR, which you'll find in full just past the break.Continue reading Onyx develops 330-watt "p
05.01.2012 15:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Barnes & Noble considers selling Nook business
Barnes & Noble conducted an unusual strategy Thursday that amounted to an attempt to sell its Nook e-reader business. Although its Nook sales spiked 70 percent over what they were last year, the company was considering both breaking out the Nook group both for separate reporting as well as a selloff. The company wanted to "unlock that value" in its digital business, it said, and was planning a review that by the end of the year would make a decision on the business.
05.01.2012 15:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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News: Apple to pay Elan $5 million in patent settlement
Elan Microelectronics has said that Apple will pay the company $5 million as part of a settlement in a patent infringement case. Reuters reports that according to Elan’s statement, the two companies will also exchange authorizations to use each other’s patents. Elan sued Apple in the U.S. in 2009 over two patents related to multi-touch technology, leading to a countersuit from Apple later that year.
05.01.2012 15:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Google Übersetzer unterstützt nun auch das iPad
Ein Jahr nach der Vorstellung der Google Übersetzer App für iOS ist nun Version 1.3 erschienen, mit der nicht nur iPhone und iPod touch unterstützt werden, sondern auch das iPad. Entsprechend wurde in der neuen Version die Programmoberfläche auch für Apples Multitouch-Tablet optimiert, wo sich nun ebenfalls übersichtlich Textpassagen übersetzen und anhören lassen. Google Übersetzer unterstützt insgesamt 63 Sprachen, wobei für 17 Sprachen
05.01.2012 15:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Schicke Monitore: Samsung setzt zur CES auf Design
Filed under: Monitore
Neue Displays von Samsung: Drei Neulinge werden ab kommender Woche auf der CES zu sehen sein, zwei Geräte sind praktischer Weise gleich mit einem TV-Tuner ausgestattet, da lässt sich herrlich prokrastinieren. Die 24"- und 27"-Hybride gehören in die Series 7. Auch an Bord: WiDi un
05.01.2012 15:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Verkauf von Musikalben stieg erstmals seit 2004
Auf dem US-Markt konnten der wachsende Vertrieb von Musik über das Internet erstmals den Rückgang von CD-Verkaufszahlen kompensieren. Zum ersten Mal seit dem Jahr 2004 stieg die Zahl der abgesetzten Alben (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltBurnAware Free 4.4 - Kostenlose BrennsoftwareEx-Gates-Nachfolger Ozzie startet in die mobile Welt
05.01.2012 15:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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iAd: Apple stellt Adobe-Führungskraft Todd Teresi ein
Die bislang wenig erfolgreichen iAds bekommen Verstärkung in ihrer Verwaltung. Apple soll einem Bericht von Bloomberg zufolge den ehemaligen Vizepräsident von Adobes Medien-Gruppe eingekauft haben. Todd Teresi, so sein Name, soll nun als Vizepräsident für iAd arbeiten. iAds wurden 2010 zusammen mit iOS 4.0 als neues Feature vorgestellt und sollten den Werbemarkt revolutionieren. Mit “ansprechender”
05.01.2012 15:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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GameStore-App: Apple entschuldigt sich für “verfrühten Release”
Die App GameStore wurde von Apple “verfrüht” in den App Store gestellt. Der iTunes Customer Support entschuldigte sich für den Fehler und erstattet offenbar allen Käufern den vollen Kaufpreis. Aus reiner Neugierde haben wir Anfang der Woche ebenfalls die GameStore-App heruntergeladen, zu einem Preis von 79 Cent. Genau dies haben die Kollegen von MacRumors ebenfalls
05.01.2012 15:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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Windows 8: Schnelle Neuinstallation fast auf Knopfdruck
Ein Windows-System muss ab und zu neu aufgesetzt werden, da es mit der Zeit immer langsamer wird - das ist für viele Nutzer von Microsofts Betriebssystem seit Jahren Realität. Mit Windows 8 soll dieser Vorgang deutlich einfacher und schneller werden, verspricht Microsoft. (PC, Applikationen)
05.01.2012 15:20 Uhr, golem,
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Verizon's quarterly iPhone sales double to 4.2 million handsets
Verizon's iPhone sales doubled during its last financial quarter, with 4.2 million handsets sold. In its previous quarter, Verizon sold a mere 2 million handsets compared to 2.7 million sold at rival US carrier AT&T, according to Bloomberg.
Despite its lower iPhone numbers in the third quarter, overall Verizon apparently had more activations than AT&T due to Verizon's wide offerings of Android handsets. Verizon also n
05.01.2012 15:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Adobes Todd Teresi leitet jetzt Apples iAd-Programm
Im Sommer startete Apple seinen Dienst iAd, der Entwicklern die Möglichkeit bietet, innerhalb ihrer Apps zu werben. Nachdem der Dienst anfangs gut angenommen wurde, ging der Umsatz von iAd 2011 immer weiter zurück. Apple hat nun Berichten eines Bloombergmitarbeiters (engl.) zufolge Todd Teresi, der bisher als Vizepräsident von Adobes Mediengruppe tätig war, ins Boot geholt,
05.01.2012 15:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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eFun Nextbook Elite 10 offers Android 4.0, dual-core 1.1GHz CPU
It wasn't too long ago that we saw eFun's Nextbook Premium 9 Gingerbread tablet make its debut, but that isn't keeping the company from cranking out the hits. For CES 2012, eFun is showing off the Ice Cream Sandwich-running Nextbook Elite 10. It offers a 9.7-inch display with 1024 x 768 resolution and is powered by a Broadcom dual-core 1.1GHz CPU. We're still sketchy on a lot of the nitty gritty details, but we know it offers a 2MP front-facing cam and utilizes the SlideME app market. N
05.01.2012 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Urheberrechtsabgabe kommt vor den OGH
Als im Herbst des Jahres 2010 die österreichischen Verwertungsgesellschaften einen weiteren Versuch starteten, einen sogenannte Leerkassettenvergütung auf Festplatten einzuheben, focht HP stellvertretend für den österreichischen IT-Handelssektor dies gerichtlich an. In Kürze soll der Rechtsstreit nun vor den OGH kommen.
05.01.2012 15:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Wire leak spoils Canon G1X mirrorless rival, Elph 110/520 HS
Wells Fargo has leaked virtually every camera designer's plans for CES and PMA next week but has provided unusually large amounts of detail for major Canon releases. The PowerShot G1X is Canon's long-awaited if indirect response to mirrorless rivals and carries a large, 1.5-inch, 14.3-megapixel CMOS sensor to let it take in more light and detail than most compacts. Although the lens is still non-removable, it now has a wider maximum aperture of f2.5 (better than f2.8) to improve low light and soften backgrounds.
05.01.2012 15:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 15:00 Uhr
Nach dem Smartphone-Fest ans Recycling denken
Die Verbraucherzentrale Sachsen hat die Bürger dazu aufgefordert, zu überprüfen, ob nicht mehr benötigte Mobiltelefone im Haushalt lagern. Gerade nachdem im Weihnachtsgeschäft Smartphones Verkaufsschlager (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltAndroid-Market erreicht Meilenstein und zieht voranGoogle plant angeblich Kindle-Fire-Konkurrenten
05.01.2012 14:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Logitech-Maus 'Cube': Der Würfel, der keiner ist
Der Schweizer Zubehörspezialist Logitech hat angekündigt, dass man auf der kommende Woche beginnenden Consumer Electronics Show (CES) eine neuartige Maus vorstellen wird: Logitech Cube.Cube heißt zwar auf (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltApple plant Event im Januar, vermutlich mit iBooksFlut-Folgen: Asus halbiert Mainboard-Produktion
05.01.2012 14:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Fujifilm long-zooms update with new F-series EXR, S-series
Fujifilm's virtually complete overhaul of its camera line continued Thursday with long-zoom cameras. The F770 EXR, F750 EXR, and F660 EXR all upgrade to a new half-inch, 16-megapixel CMOS sensor that improves low-light shooting, especially in the EXR dynamic range and low noise modes. The F750 EXR and F770 EXR also use a new 20X, 25-500mm equivalent lens, while the F660 EXR uses a still-long 15X (25-360mm) lens.
05.01.2012 14:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Deadlines nears for claims over frayed MacBook MagSafe connectors
Apple's MagSafe power cables are great. They quick release from their port and protect your notebook from clumsy adults and over zealous children who get tangled in your power cord. The first generation of these cords, however, had a defect that caused the wires to fray and posed a fire hazard to customers who were using them. The problem was widespread enough that customers with these early cables filed a class action lawsuit that Apple settled in November 2011.
Under the terms of the settlement, customers are eligible to receive a cash payment that covers some or all of the cost of a replacement cable. Those affected by this lawsuit have until M
05.01.2012 14:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Logitech Cube: Maus mit Extrafunktion
Filed under: Mäuse
Quadratisch Rechteckig, praktisch, gut: Mit einem etwas obskur aussehenden Gerät will Logitech zur CES die Maus-Szene aufmischen. Der Cube kann nämlich mehr als euren Zeiger über den Bildschirm schieben. Mit einem Klick wird aus der Maus ein Presenter, mit dem in einer Präsentationen von Bild zu Bild weitergeschaltet werden kann. N
05.01.2012 14:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Pvilion's solar charging station brings the battery-powered cars to the yard
Ever had a hankering to tear through Pflugerville, Texas en route to well, anywhere? If you're a proud owner of an all-electric vehicle, your answer to that may soon change. Pvilion has just unveiled a new solar charging station that looks fit for a Hollywood thriller, relying on 1/8-inch panels flexed onto stainless steel sheets to create the "twist" seen above. Details about installation and power remain under wraps, but you can dig into a bit more eye-candy in the Via link below.Pvilion's solar charging station brings
05.01.2012 14:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Patentfrage: Apple muss fünf Millionen Dollar an Elan Microelectronics entrichten
Der aus Taiwan stammende Chiphersteller Elan Microelectronics hatte schon 2009 verkündet, Apple zu verklagen, im März 2010 erfolgte dann die offizielle Beschwerde bei der Internationalen Handelskommission. Den Vorwürfen nach verletzt Apple zwei in den USA angemeldete Patente; betroffen sind iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apples Notebooks sowie Magic Mouse, konkret geht es um bestimmte Bestandteile der Multitouch-Funktionalität. Jetzt wurde ei
05.01.2012 14:35 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Ihr habt ein neues iPad 2 bekommen? Dann checkt diese flippigen Accessoires!
Das Team von mashable.com hat einmal die 10 flippigsten iPad 2 Accessoires zusammen gefasst, die sich derzeit auf dem Markt tummeln. Angefangen bei ausgefallenen Cases über einen iPad 2 Pinsel bis hin zur kompletten iStation ist hier allerhand dabei. Sagenhafte 4.2 Millionen iOS Geräte wurden allein am 24.12.2011 aktiviert. Die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass hier auch so
05.01.2012 14:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Acer Iconia Tab A200 arriving January 15 for $330, Ice Cream Sandwich coming mid-February
After slipping not-so-quietly through the FCC, we knew it was only a matter of time before Acer's Iconia Tab A200 went on sale here in the US of A. Well, we just got word it'll go on sale January 15th starting at $330 -- not too shabby for a 10-inch tablet on the brink of an Ice Cream Sandwich update. According to Acer, the tablet is shipping with Honeycomb (version 3.2, to be exact), but should be getting that ICS upgrade in mid-February, about a month after it goes on sale. To be clear, that $330 price gets you 8GB
05.01.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Broadcom introduces first gigabit-speed 802.11ac chipset, wishes 802.11n well
Good news for people who love fast things: Broadcom is sliding into CES with its first gigabit-speed 802.11ac chips, all based on fifth-generation WiFi technology. For those unaware, 5G WiFi is aimed at handling higher-bandwidth services like HD movie streaming, and the company claims that they're three times faster and up to six times more power efficient than similar 802.11n solutions. Broadcom's family of 5G WiFi solutions includes the BCM4360, BCM4352, BCM43526 and BCM43516, and the whole lot is being sampled now with its most trusted partners. As for consumer availability? Mum's the word at the moment, but you can
05.01.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google TV officially switching to ARM, Marvell Armada 1500 CPU to lead the charge
After all the rumors including word that Intel was backing away from its Atom CE4100 CPU it's finally official: Google TV is moving from x86 to ARM, and Marvell is letting everyone know its Foresight platform has been selected to power the next generation of Google TV hardware. The Armada 1500 dual-core CPU at its heart promises PC-like performance with cellphone-like power management and support for Blu-ray 3D, video encoding / decoding and upscaling. enabling fanless smart TV products built on the package
05.01.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Weitere Atom-Prozessoren in 32 nm im Anmarsch
Zum Ende des Jahres hatte Intel die neue Atom-Plattform offiziell vorgestellt, Produkte werden in den kommenden Tagen erwartet. Neben den zunächst vier Prozessoren, die offiziell verfügbar sein sollen, kündigt Intel selbst aber auch schon drei weitere an.
05.01.2012 14:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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05.01.2012 14:00 Uhr
Angry Birds wurde Weihnachten 6,5 Millionen Mal heruntergeladen
So oft verkaufen sich manche Spiele nicht einmal in zwei Monaten, Angry Birds wurde am 25. Dezember alleine 6,5 Millionen Mal heruntergeladen - offenbar konnten es viele frischgebackene iPhone-, iPod-, und iPad-Besitzer gar nicht erwarten, sich das erfolgreichste Mobil-Spiel herunterzuladen.Diese
05.01.2012 13:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Traditionsunternehmen Kodak steht am Abgrund
Der US-Imaging-Konzern Eastman Kodak steht erneut am Abgrund. Aktuell soll das Unternehmen die Einleitung eines Insolvenzverfahrens vorbereiten. Mit einem Vollzug dessen sei in den kommenden Wochen zu rechnen, (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltMicrosoft verklagt PC-Händler wegen Recovery-CDsYahoo hofft auf Rettung durch PayPal-Manager
05.01.2012 13:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Apple pays $5 million to settle Elan lawsuit over touch
Apple on Thursday opted to settle to end Elan's lawsuit over two multi-touch patents. Elan said Apple had paid a relatively small $5 million to avoid a final trial and a possible ban on iOS devices and Macs. The two would cross-license patents as part of the exchange, although it's not clear what Apple would give up in return.
05.01.2012 13:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Logitech stellt winzige Maus vor
Mit der Logitech Cube hat das Schweizer Unternehmen einen neuen Mauswinzling vorgestellt, der sich hauptsächlich an mobile Notebook-Besitzer richtet. Auf engstem Raum ist hier die optische Abtastung samt Akku, Maustasten und Scrollfläche untergebracht und nimmt gerade einmal den Platz einer 1,8-Zoll-Festplatte ein. Die Logitech Cube lässt sich jedoch nicht nur als Maus verwenden, sondern auch als Präsentationsfernbedienung, wofür sie led
05.01.2012 13:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Qualcomm's Snapdragon GameCommand app ready to take on TegraZone
Didn't think Qualcomm was going to just sit around and let NVIDIA have all the fun, did you? The latter company's launch of TegraZone -- an app portal designed to show off mobile games that work best when using the Tegra 2 dual-core SoC -- appears to have inspired the competition, as Qualcomm announced the debut of its dedicated Snapdragon GameCommand app today. The idea is pretty much the same: the app, accessible on phones and tablets, will essentially be a marketplace that offers Snapdragon-optimized games (such as Qualcomm's GamePack selec
05.01.2012 13:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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3D-Notebooks ohne Brille und „Super Ultrabooks“ von LG
Bereits vor dem Beginn der diesjährigen Consumer Electronics Show (CES), die vom 10. bis 13. Januar in Las Vegas stattfindet, gibt es von LG allerlei Ankündigungen zu den Produkten, die ausgestellt werden. Dazu gehören neben Fernsehern mit Ultra-Definition-Auflösung oder 55-Zoll-OLED-Display auch 3D-Notebooks und Ultrabooks.
05.01.2012 13:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Tailbot: Eidechsenschwanz lässt Roboter stabil fliegen
Eine Eidechse balanciert sich mit ihrem Schwanz in der Luft aus. Diese Technik haben US-Forscher auf einen fahrenden Roboter übertragen: Im Sprung stabilisiert er sich mit einem beweglichen Schwanz und kommt statt mit der Nase mit den Hinterrädern auf. (Roboter, Technologie)
05.01.2012 13:20 Uhr, golem,
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Notebook-GPUs: Quanta klagt gegen AMD
Weil die Grafikprozessoren zu heiß geworden sein sollen, klagt Quanta, größter Auftragshersteller von Notebooks, gegen AMD. Der Chiphersteller weist die Vorwürfe zurück. (Quanta, Mobil)
05.01.2012 13:20 Uhr, golem,
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Linux: Kernel 3.2 optimiert Dateisysteme
Im Linux-Kernel 3.2 haben die Entwickler um Linus Torvalds vor allem die Infrastruktur der Dateisysteme optimiert. Eine neue Funktion verbessert den Datendurchsatz des Netzwerkstacks. (Btrfs, Open Source)
05.01.2012 13:20 Uhr, golem,
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Plantronics kommt mit neuem HighEnd-Headset für Gamer
Filed under: Kopfhörer
Plantronics hat ein neues Headset für Gamer in der Pipeline. Das GameCon 780 überrascht zunächst durch oldschooliges Design, in dem die moderne Technik gut und überzeugend versteckt ist: Das Headset verfügt über virtuellen Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound und die Pro Logic IIx Technik. Gepumpt wird mit 40mm-Treibern, das Headset lässt sich au
05.01.2012 13:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Elan: 'Apple's paying us $5 million for multitouch patents'
Remember the longstanding patent punch-up 'twixt Cupertino and Elan Microelectronics? No? Well, Taiwan's Elan said that Apple infringed two of its multitouch patents, which the ITC disagreed with -- the judge stating he found no infringement and therefore no cause for an outright ban on sales of iDevices. Now, in a rather strange twist, and perhaps just to extricate itself from the case completely, The Haus of Tim is paying $5 million to Elan in an out-of-court settlement. Aside from the relatively paltry sum of cash, the settlement also allows the companies to cross-license each other's relevant patents -- a deal which might arguably serve Elan better than it serves Apple.
05.01.2012 13:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Windows Phone 7: Update behebt Tastatur-Fehler
Microsoft hat begonnen, eines der eher seltenen außerplanmäßigen Updates (Build: 8107) für Windows Phone 7 zu verteilen. Dieses behebt u. a. den Fehler, dass die eingeblendete Tastatur verschwindet. Der so (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltGoogle plant angeblich Kindle-Fire-KonkurrentenXbox: Microsoft lockert Vorgaben für Indie-Spiele
05.01.2012 13:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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All-in-One-Markt soll deutlich wachsen
Sogenannte All-in-One-PCs (AIO) fristen noch immer eher ein Nischendasein, nicht zuletzt aufgrund der im Vergleich zu herkömmlichen Desktop-PCs stark beschnitten Aufrüstmöglichkeiten. In den kommenden Jahren soll sich dies aber mehr und mehr ändern, wie Bloomberg unter Berufung auf die Marktforscher von DisplaySearch berichtet.
05.01.2012 13:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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05.01.2012 13:00 Uhr
Microsoft Flight startet im Frühling
Nachdem das eigentliche Entwicklerstudio der „Flight Simulator“-Serie im Rahmen von weitreichenden Einsparungen geschlossen wurde, schienen die Zeichen für einen weiteren Titel nicht allzu gut zu stehen. Manchmal kommen die Dinge dann aber doch anders als gedacht.
05.01.2012 12:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Insync: Boyband wird Cloud-Service (Video)
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Insync. War das nicht was? Ah, ja, genau! Scheussliche Boyband aus der Vergangenheit. Jetzt wird aus der Band ein DropBox-Konkurrent. Das ist natürlich eine vermessene Behauptung, der neue Cloud-Speicher-Service ist sich aber nicht zu dämlich, auch gleich ein altes Video der Band a
05.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Kimono-Designer entwirft nun Kimono-Hüllen für das iPad
Der Kimono ist Japans traditionelle Kleidung, aber wird von jüngeren Japanern kaum noch getragen. Zwar wird auch das iPad sie kaum davon überzeugen können, den Kimono häufiger zu tragen, aber Kimono-Designer Nobuaki Tomita hofft, dass die Tradition weiter lebt - in Form von iPad-Hüllen.Seine
05.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Barack Obama nutzt Instagram
Der US-Präsident hatte Steve Jobs für seinen Unternehmergeist gelobt, ihn letztes Jahr noch persönlich getroffen, hat sich schon mit MacBook ablichten lassen und ist als iOS-Anwender bekannt. Doch welche Apps nutzt er? Zum Beispiel Instagram, die Fotos gratis publizieren und kommentieren lässt.Ein
05.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sinkt die Radeon HD 7970 vor Verkaufsstart schon im Preis?
In wenigen Tagen soll der Vorhang für den Handel offiziell fallen, dann darf die AMD Radeon HD 7970 (ComputerBase-Test) als aktuell schnellste Single-GPU-Grafiklösung verkauft werden. Aktuellen Berichten zufolge hat AMD den Preis noch einmal etwas angepasst – nach unten. Aber da gibt es einen Haken.
05.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Logitech intros the Cube: doubles as mouse, presenter
Logitech has introduced the Cube for Mac or PC, combining some of the functions of a mouse with a presenter. The device is not much larger than a Zippo lighter, and will fit comfortably in a shirt pocket. In mouse mode, a user can use swipe gestures across its main panel to scroll down a slide using Logitechís FlowScroll tech.
05.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Panasonic uneveils new line of Bluetooth-enabled hearing aids
Hearing aids aren't the sexiest gadgets on Earth, but Panasonic has done some interesting stuff with its R1-W series of in-ear audio-boosters. For one, they come packing Bluetooth for directly tethering to a mobile or landline phone using the Hearing Hub and have an add-on audio transmitter than can beam content from a TV or other source directly to the aids. The Hearing Hub also has a voice memo feature so that wearers can take notes for themselves and play them back in an easy to hear format. All that and it manages a pretty impressive 300 hours on a single set of batteries. Check out the complete PR after the break.
05.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ex-Gates-Nachfolger Ozzie startet in die mobile Welt
Der ehemalige Microsoft-Manager und Bill Gates-Nachfolger Ray Ozzie startet jetzt ein neues Unternehmen. Neben dem Namen Cocomo ist allerdings noch recht wenig über die Firma bekannt. Das geht aus einem (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltYahoo hofft auf Rettung durch PayPal-ManagerMicrosoft Flight: Gratis-Download ab Frühjahr 2012
05.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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RIM: Rettung durch Lizenzierung von BlackBerry OS 10?
Einst gehörte BlackBerry-Hersteller Research in Motion (RIM) zur Speerspitze der Branche – mittlerweile wird der Name vor allem mit Negativschlagzeilen in Verbindung gebracht. Um das Ruder noch einmal herumreißen zu können, werden nun offenbar drastische Schritte in Erwägung gezogen.
05.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Chapter 11: Kodak steht vor der Pleite
Der Fotokonzern Kodak bereitet sich offenbar auf das Insolvenzverfahren vor. Der Verkauf eines Patentpakets an Tablet- und Smartphonehersteller ist bislang gescheitert. (Kodak, Wirtschaft)
05.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, golem,
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Lenovo T430u: Ein Thinkpad im Ultrabook-Format
Lenovo will noch in diesem Jahr ein Geschäftskundennotebook in der Ultrabook-Klasse anbieten. Das dünne 14-Zoll-Notebook Thinkpad T430u kann sogar mit einem diskreten Grafikkern bestellt werden. Zudem wird ein Thinkpad X1 mit einem Qualcomm-Prozessor angekündigt. (Lenovo, Business-Notebooks)
05.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, golem,
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05.01.2012 12:00 Uhr
TidyTilt: Das Smart Cover für das iPhone
Noch 24 Tage kann man bei Kickstarter helfen, die Entwicklung zweier Design-Studenten aus Chicago als tatsächliches Produkt ins Leben zu rufen. „TidyTilt“ ist mit seinen drei Segmenten und eingebetteten Magneten eine Aufbewahrung für die Kopfhörer-Kabel und ein Aufsteller für das iPhone
05.01.2012 11:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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QuarkXPress in Version 9.2 erschienen
Quark hat die DTP-Lösung QuarkXPress auf Version 9.2 aktualisiert und damit vor allem die Unterstützung des E-Book-Formats ePUB ausgebaut. So bietet das kostenlose Update für Nutzer von QuarkXPress 9 die Möglichkeit, Audio- und Videodateien sowie Hyperlinks in ePUB 3 zu integrieren. Darüber hinaus hat Quark auch die Reflow-Verwaltung überarbeitet und um neue Funktionen wie visuelles Beschneiden ergänzt. Ebenfalls ist nun das Erstellen hi
05.01.2012 11:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Verizon verdoppelt iPhone-Verkäufe
Verizon Wireless hat nach eigenen Angaben im Weihnachts-Quartal 4,2 Millionen iPhones abgesetzt. Das Smartphone von Apple sorgte bei dem amerikanischen Mobilfunkprovider damit erstmals für zufriedenstellende Verkaufszahlen in einem Quartal. Wie Verizon Wireless Finanzvorstand Fran Shammo bekannt
05.01.2012 11:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Apple grabs a third of all-in-one PC sales for Q3 2011
Apple managed to sell more all-in-one PCs that any other manufacturer in Q3 of 2011, with its iMac range claiming just under a third of the 14.5 million all-in-ones sold worldwide. According to DisplaySearch's estimates, people are still buying into the big screened monoliths, with the overall market growing by 39 percent. Lenovo claims second place with a 22.7 percent market share thanks to a strong showing in China, while the beleaguered HP bagged third with 21.4 percent. The research firm also suggested that there's plenty of space for more all-in-ones, with the potential to reach over 23 million by 2014. Looks like it's not all about the
05.01.2012 11:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech Cube soll die Maus neu definieren
Nichts geringeres als eine Neudefinition der Computermaus soll Logitechs heute vorgestellter Cube sein – so zumindest beschreibt der Hersteller das eher ungewöhnlich geformte Eingabegerät. Angesichts der gleichzeitig veröffentlichten Bilder und Details dürfte dies in positiver als auch negativer Art zutreffen.
05.01.2012 11:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Bericht: Apple steigert Marge zulasten von Foxconn
Als „Diagramm des Tages“ reicht Bloomberg heute die grafische Darstellung der Marge-Entwicklung von Apple und seinem Hauptzulieferer. Mit den iOS-Geräten konnte Apple in den letzten fünf Jahren seine Marge auf mittlerweile über 30 Prozent insgesamt verfünffachen. Foxconn opfert alles für
05.01.2012 11:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Filesharing in Schweden als Religion anerkannt
Sie heißt Missionarische Kirche des Kopimismus und ihre heiligen Symbole sind Ctrl+C und Ctrl+V: Eine Gruppe selbsternannter Piraten hat es geschafft, dass Filesharing in Schweden als offizielle Religion (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltFacebook-Freundschaft mit dem Chef? Nein danke!Openstreetmap fast besser als kommerzielle Anbieter
05.01.2012 11:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Fujifilm HS25EXR, HS30EXR pack new sensor, 30X zoom
Fujifilm has introduced updated versions of its HS-Series of superzoom cameras. Headlining the updates to the FinePix HS25EXR and HS30EXR is a new 30x optical zoom lens. The new lens covers focal lengths from a 24-720mm in a new design that is said to be easier to manually control.
05.01.2012 11:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Samsung's bringing three new displays to CES: commence throwing your money at the screen
The biggest show of the year is just a few days short from arriving in the Nevada desert and it's time for the big boys to show off the attention-grabbing objects of desire. Samsung's setting mouths watering at the sight of three new displays: two monitors and a HDTV/monitor that's gonna hate to sit in your office. The Series 7 HDTV is a 24-or-27-inch display with a built-in HDTV tuner so you can flip between that spreadsheet / football game. There's
05.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Ex-MS-Entwickler bringen selbstreinigende Tastatur
Tastaturen sind ein Herd von Krankheitserregern. Um diesem Umstand entgegenzutreten haben sich ehemalige Microsoft-Entwickler in einem Startup namens Vioguard und bieten eine Tastatur an, die sich (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltFlut-Folgen: Asus halbiert Mainboard-Produktion
05.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Samsung plant Flash-Produktion in China
Nach dem Verkauf der Festplattensparte an Seagate konzentriert sich Samsung als weltweit größter Speicherhersteller nun ganz auf den Flash-Markt. Die Produktion der benötigten Flash-Speicherchips will Samsung dafür auf China ausweiten. Dort soll noch in diesem Jahr ein erstes Produktionswerk errichtet und im kommenden Jahr schließlich in Betrieb genommen werden. Die Produktion konzentriert sich in China vor allem auf NAND-Flash-Chips für
05.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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05.01.2012 11:00 Uhr
Google Übersetzer ab sofort auch für das iPad erhältlich
Bislang nur für iPhone und iPod touch erhältlich, kommt Google Übersetzer ab sofort auch für das iPad in den App Store. Die kostenlose Übersetzer-App für iOS ist in einer für das iPad angepassten Version zu haben. Sonst bietet sie wenig Neues. Mit dem Update auf Google Übersetzer 1.3 wurde die App
05.01.2012 10:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Google-Tablet soll mit Kindle Fire konkurrieren
Das von Googles ehemaligem Vorstands- und aktuellem Verwaltungsratsvorsitzenden Eric Schmidt Mitte Dezember angedeutete Google-Tablet könnte früher als bislang erwartet in den Handel kommen. Dies berichtet die Branchenseite DigiTimes und beruft sich dabei auf verschiedene Quellen.
05.01.2012 10:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple entschädigt Käufer der GameStore-App
Die GameStore-App, laut Apple "verfrüht" veröffentlicht, enthielt mehrere Artikel als In-App-Kauf. Zwar sah die gesamte App nicht wie eine fertige Anwendung aus und die Artikel enthielten nur eine Beschreibung in Textform, aber dennoch gab es Käufer. Diese bekommen nun ihr Geld zurück.Für 0,99
05.01.2012 10:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Fujifilm brings high-end XS-1 to US
Fujifilm has launched the XS-1, a new high-end camera that is now available in the US. The company is touting it as a ìpremium, high performance DSLR-styled long zoom camera,î which now sits alongside the X100 and the X10 in its X-Series range. It will suit users looking for a DSLR-like experience, but who donít wish to interchange lenses.
05.01.2012 10:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neue Spekulationen über Kodak-Insolvenz
Der Überlebenskampf des Fotopioniers Kodak wirkt immer verzweifelter: Einem Zeitungsbericht zufolge bereitet das Unternehmen bereits einen Antrag auf Gläubigerschutz vor. Letzte Hoffnung soll der Verkauf eines Patentportfolios sein.
05.01.2012 10:35 Uhr, Heise,
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Ooops: Kodak kurz vor der Insolvenz
Filed under: CompaniesDas Wall Street Journal berichtet, dass Kodak kurz vor der Insolvenz steht. Die Aktie des Traditionsunternehmens schloss gestern in New York bei unter einem Dollar, ein Ausschluss vom Handel an der Wall Street wurde bereits angedroht. Seit geraumer Zeit werde versucht, das umfangreiche Patent-Portfolio zu veräußern, um liquide zu bleiben, bislang jedoch
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Logitech outs C920 HD webcam, lets you Skype with your mates in 1080p
If you were impressed by Logitech's C910 back in June, you may want to take a gander at the newly unveiled HD Pro 920. While it's the first webcam to offer 1080p video chatting with the latest version of Skype, the C920 can also capture 1080p video while offering 720p for Windows Live Messenger. You'll be able to upload your full-HD clips and 15MP shots at warp speed at the hands of H.264 advanced compression technology -- making those YouTube uploads that much faster. Internally, the C920 implements Logitech's Fluid Crystal Technology, Carl Zeiss optics and a 20-s
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Logitech Cube looks to reimagine the mouse, converts to a presenter should the need arise
If you've been mid-presentation and longed for a presenter over an optical mouse, you're about to get another option. Logitech has just announced the Cube, a wireless mouse / presenter hybrid in the same small package. As a mouse, the Cube scrolls via swipe gestures across the main panel via the company's Flow Scroll software with performance similar to scrolling on your touchscreen smartphone of choice. To engage presenter mode, all you'll have to do is pick the device up off your desk and the switch is made for you. The pocket-sized accessory connects to your PC using a diminutive Logitech Unifying receiver
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Xbox: Microsoft lockert Vorgaben für Indie-Spiele
Microsoft hat angekündigt, dass unabhängige Entwickler, die via Xbox Live veröffentlichen, künftig mehr Möglichkeiten bekommen werden. Dazu zählen eine Verdreifachung der möglichen Gesamtgröße der Spiele und (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltLumia 900 soll mit 100 Mio. Dollar beworben werdenMicrosoft Flight: Gratis-Download ab Frühjahr 2012
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Fujifilm: Systemkamera im Retrodesign
Als Fujifilm ankündigte, Anfang 2012 eine Systemkamera mit Wechselobjektiven anzubieten, war die Verwunderung groß, denn das Unternehmen ist vornehmlich auf Kompaktkameras spezialisiert. Nun sind Fotos vor der offiziellen Präsentation der Kamera aufgetaucht. (Digitalkamera, Fujifilm)
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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Logitech Cube: Eine neue Art von Maus
Mit der Cube will Logitech auf der CES eine etwas andere Maus vorstellen und setzt dabei auf ein ungewöhnliches Design. Aber die Cube ist mehr als nur eine Maus. (Maus, Logitech)
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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Webserver: Nginx überholt Microsoft
Derzeit werden weltweit mehr Websites mit dem freien HTTP- und Reverse-Proxy Nginx gehostet als mit Microsofts Webserver, meldet Netcraft. Gemessen an der Zahl der Server liegt Microsoft aber noch deutlich vor Nginx. (Microsoft, Apache)
05.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, golem,
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05.01.2012 10:00 Uhr
Kodak bereitet nach anhaltenden Verlusten angeblich Insolvenz vor
Am 26. Januar wird Kodak die Geschäftszahlen für das abgelaufene Quartal bekannt geben. Schon jetzt ist abzusehen, dass Kodak trotz Restrukturierungsmaßnahmen in der Verlustzone bleiben wird. Die Aktien des Unternehmens werden an der Wall Street mittlerweile dauerhaft mit einem Wert von unter einem US-Dollar bewertet. Sofern diese Situation in den kommenden Monaten bestehen bleibt, wird die Aktie vom New York Stock Exchange ausgeschlosse
05.01.2012 09:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iTunes 12 Tage Geschenke: Heute Sonnenallee gratis [30 Tage Leihgabe]
Langsam aber sich nähert sich Apples ” iTunes 12 Tage” Geschenkaktion dem Ende zu. Heute kommen die Fans der Sonnenallee (ein absoluter Pflichtfilm) voll auf ihre Kosten. Im Gegensatz zu dem letzten Battle Starr Galactica Streifen beispielsweise ist der heutige Film auf 30 Tage begrenzt. Innerhalb eines knappen Monats muss man daher den ,in den
05.01.2012 09:35 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Namhaftes Filmstudio steigt von Final Cut auf Avid um
Per Pressemitteilung ließ Burnim/Murray Productions verlauten, in Zukunft nicht mehr auf Apples Videoschnitt-Lösungen zu setzen sondern stattdessen Avids Produkte zu verwenden. Bei Burnim/Murray Productions handelt es sich um ein namhaftes großes Studio, das als Erfinder des Genres "Reality TV" zählt. Die Gründe für den Wechsel von Final Cut Pro zu Avid sind für Burnim/Murray Productions klar auszumachen und stellen Kritik an Apple dar,
05.01.2012 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Seagate erwartet anhaltend hohe Nachfrage bei Festplatten
Mit Spannung werden die Quartalszahlen von Seagate erwartet, nachdem das US-Unternehmen im Dezember die Übernahme von Samsungs Festplattensparte abschließen konnte. Im vergangenen Quartal konnte Seagate nach vorläufigen Schätzungen rund 47 Millionen Festplatten ausliefern, davon 700.000 Samsung-Modelle. Der Umsatz liegt zwischen 3,1 und 3,2 Milliarden US-Dollar und fällt dank gestiegener Festplattenpreise eine halbe Milliarde US-Dollar h
05.01.2012 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Nokia Lumia 900 teases us once again, makes an appearance on benchmark records
This thing ain't exactly a secret anymore, so why not add to the rumor mill to get our juices flowing for next week's CES? Yes, the Nokia Lumia 900 was caught looking through Windows Phone apps once again. This time, it became the latest addition to WPBench's database. While it didn't lend any credence to rumors that the AT&T-bound version will be nicknamed the Ace, we at least have another piece of evidence to co
05.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google plant angeblich Kindle-Fire-Konkurrenten
Der Internet-Suchriese und Android-Entwickler Google plant womöglich ein eigenes 7-Zoll-Tablet, das in direkter Konkurrenz zum 199-Dollar-Gerät Kindle Fire von Amazon stehen soll. Nach Angaben des (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltChrome-Werbekampagne: Google bestraft GoogleAndroid-Market erreicht Meilenstein und zieht voran
05.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Händler soll 94.000 Windows-CDs illegal verkauft haben
Microsoft hat Klage gegen den britischen Händler Comet eingereicht, weil dieser nach Meinung des Redmonder Unternehmens illegal über 94.000 Kopien von Windows-Recovery-CDs angefertigt und dann verkauft habe. Die bereits angeschlagene Einzelhandelskette will sich energisch verteidigen.
05.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Genius: Fingermaus für Präsentationen
Genius hat mit dem Ring Presenter eine Maus für den Finger vorgestellt, mit dem nicht nur gescrollt und der Mauscursor bedient, sondern auch eine Präsentationssoftware wie Powerpoint gesteuert werden kann. (Eingabegerät, Maus)
05.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, golem,
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Apple erstattet Käufe der mysteriösen GameStore App zurück
Vor drei Tagen tauchte im App Store eine App namens GameStore von Apple als Hersteller auf. Schnell wurde klar, dass es sich hierbei wohl um ein internes Test-Werkzeug für In-App-Käufe handelte. Es konnten verschiedene In-App-Käufe in der App getestet werden, so zum Beispiel ein "Awesome Sword" für 0,99 Dollar. Das Programm konnte für drei Tage (etwa vom 31. Dezember bis 2. Januar) im App Store von Kunden erworben werden. Nun hat Apple
05.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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05.01.2012 9:00 Uhr
Apple wirbt Adobe-Manager Todd Teresi für iAd-Abteilung ab
Derzeit verwaltet Eddy Cue provisorisch auch die iAd-Abteilung, bald wird ihm diese Aufgabe wieder abgenommen, denn Apple hat nach monatelanger Suche einen neuen iAd-Chef gefunden und Todd Teresi von Adobe abgeworben.Teresi hatte bei Adobe den Posten des Vice President and General Manager of Media
05.01.2012 08:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Nimoy, Wozniak to mind-meld on technology at conference
Freaks, geeks, nerds and dorks of all variations may converge upon the Temple nightclub in San Francisco tomorrow evening for an unusual meeting of minds -- Apple co-founder and inventor Steve Wozniak will host a talk at a DEMO conference on technology's past, present and future with special guest Leonard Nimoy, an actor and photographer best known for his role as "Spock" in the Star Trek franchise of TV shows and movies.
05.01.2012 08:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 8:00 Uhr
Angry Birds hits record downloads over Christmas
As part of an overall record-setting Christmas in terms of both device activations and app downloads, Rovio has seen a record number of downloads of its various Angry Birds versions (including the regular game, the "Seasons" variant and Angry Birds Rio), totalling 6.5 million copies on Christmas Day, AllThingsD reports. The company saw less than a third of that number, two million downloads, on Christmas 2010.
05.01.2012 07:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Linux-Kernel 3.2 freigegeben
Verbesserungen am Ext4-Dateisystem, Optimierungen am Netzwerk-Code sowie Dutzende neue und verbesserte Treiber zählen zu den wichtigsten Neuerungen von Linux 3.2.
05.01.2012 07:20 Uhr, Heise,
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05.01.2012 7:00 Uhr
NuForce adding two new earbud models to headphone line
Audio gear maker NuForce is showcasing two new models of stereo earbuds aimed at mobile device users, offering the larger but lower-powered NE-600X earbuds for budget-conscious consumers and an improved version of its existing NE-700X called the NE-770X that features non-metallic drivers that are acoustically inert for natural response in a lightweight polycarbonate enclosure that the company says is ideal for mobile users.
05.01.2012 06:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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BurnAware Free 4.4 - Kostenlose Brennsoftware
Bei BurnAware Free handelt es sich um ein kostenloses Brennprogramm, das alle gängigen Disc-Formate schreiben kann. Auch bootbare CDs und Multisession-Discs lassen sich problemlos erstellen und machen es zu (Weiter lesen)Verwandter InhaltUmstieg von XP auf Windows 7 gewinnt an FahrtFreemake Video Converter 3.0.1.3: Video-Konverter
05.01.2012 06:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile review
It's not the Nokia / Microsoft lovechild we've all been patiently awaiting here in the states. No, it's the other Lumia -- the low-end one. And it's headed for a berth on T-Mobile's airwaves next week, on January 11th. Rather than go big (or go home), Espoo's chosen to wade gently into the shallow waters of the US smartphone market, loading this budget Mango device with respectable mid-range specs and an irresistible price. The Lumia 710 is a $50 on c
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Hybrid official: instant-on OS based on Android doubles battery life, arrives in Q2 for $1,599
Well, look at what we have here. Though it didn't arrive as early as rumored, the ThinkPad X1 Hybrid running Android is, in fact, a real, whirring product. Lenovo just unveiled the laptop, which has a fanless "Instant Media Mode" promising to double the original X1's (rather skimpy) battery life to as much as ten hours. And while we've seen notebooks with instant-on operating systems, Lenovo's done something unique by installing a dual-core Qualcomm CPU on the motherboard and building a custom OS based on the Android kernel. In fact, that launcher you se
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Lenovo announces seven laptops for small businesses
In addition to rolling out a ThinkPad X1 running Android and a buttoned-up Ultrabook, Lenovo announced a handful of mainstream laptops aimed at the small business set. Starting at the high end, the 14-inch Edge S430 (pictured) looks the part of a traditional ThinkPad (nay, IBM box), though Lenovo's sprinkled in metal accents and whittled the chassis to a reasonably narrow .8 inches (20.3mm). As the cream of this crop, it packs Thunderbolt technology, Dolby Home Theatre sound, optional NVIDIA Optimus graphics and up to 1TB in storage.
Moving on down the line, the 14-inch Edge E430 and 15-inch E530 give you a choice o
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm brings DSLR-like X-S1 camera to the US for $799
Look familiar? That's Fujifilm's latest X-series camera, the X-S1, which launched as the XS-1 in the UK for £699 ($1090) in November. Now the company has moved the dash one character to the left and priced the DSLR-like superzoom at $799.95, with a late-January ship date. We were expecting something slightly different after images of a rumored X cam appeared earlier this week, but this is all we're getting at the high-end -- for now, at least. The X-S1 include
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm updates F, S and HS lines of superzoom cameras ahead of CES bonanza
We hope you like cameras, cause Fujifilm has more digital shooters than you can possibly keep track of. We'll have to wait to get our hands on the company's latest until next week, but it was kind enough to send over some PR ahead of time. On the superzoom front we're looking at the FinePix HS30EXR and HS25EXR, a pair of 16-megapixel cams with half-inch CMOS sensors and 30x (24mm-720mm) optical zoom lenses. Both also sport three-inch tilting LCDs and can capture full 1080p video
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujifilm opens the FinePix camera floodgates ahead of CES
Fujifilm knows that you're almost certainly going through gadget withdrawal in these days and hours leading up to CES, so it's unleashing not one, but ten FinePix cameras for your pointing-and-shooting pleasure. It's a long list, so get comfortable. Let's start with the JX580, which will offer up 16 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and a three-inch LCD for $119, when it drops in February. The JX500 will be hitting the same month for $99, bringing 14 megapixels, 5x optical zoom and a 2.7-inch LCD. The AX550 brings 16 megapixels and 5x optical zoom. It'll be hitting in March for $89. All three slim cameras feature intelligent flash, trac
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Update: JAlbum 10.3
The Java-based web album generator adds improved memory handling to support huge albums, support for JPEG images in the CMYK color space, selective hiding of subalbums, creation of "search engine friendly" file names, a fix for a memory leak on Mac OS X, and other changes.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Texmaker 3.2.1
The free, multi-platform editor for LaTeX documents adds faster syntax highlighting, faster structure checks, an additional parameter (#) for the current file name, a fix for PDF synchronization with child files, and other improvements.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Scribus 1.4.0
The multi-platform, open source page layout program is now based on the Qt4 application framework and includes install files for Mac OS X 10.5 or later, enhancements for object handling, extended support for text and typography, and much more.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Scrawl 1.1
Alan Dunahoo's menu bar-based note taker now requires Lion and adds auto-save enhancements for Lion, iCloud support for syncing notes across multiple Macs, and other changes.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Cocktail 4.9.7 (Snow Leopard Edition)
The Snow Leopard version of the popular maintenance and customization utility adds compatibility updates for Google Chrome extensions, a fix for an issue in which Safari web page previews could not be disabled, a fix for an issue in which improper permissions were applied to the File Sharing logs during the rotation of these logs, and other changes.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: SyncMate Expert 3.6
Eltima Software's sync application for Macs, PCs, and mobile devices adds synchronization with Kindle Fire, plus more options for syncing with mounted storage devices.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Capture One Pro 6.3.3
Phase One's raw file conversion and real-time image correction software gains better color noise suppression in previews, improved ISO 400 and ISO 800 noise settings (for P20, P20+, P21, P21+, P25 and P25), linear film curves for Leaf Aptus-II and Afi-II series backs, and preliminary support for new cameras.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: Houdini 1.0
UglyApps' Houdini is a menu bar utility that automatically hides applications that have been idle for a specified time.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: PDF2cad 1.0
IMSI/Design's PDF2cad converts drawings in vector-based PDF files to DXF files that can be opened in most popular CAD programs.
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Amazon has good discounts across the Mac line-up, from MacBook Airs to MacBook Pros, Mac Minis through iMacs to Mac Pros. *And*, while you're saving yourself money, you're simultaneously providing critical support to the MacInTouch website, at no cost to you, just by clicking through any of our links to make purchases!
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Lenovo ups ultrabooks: T430u, dual-boot ThinkPad X1 Hybrid
Lenovo trotted out the first wave of its CES introductions Wednesday with a renewed push on the ultrabook space currently defined by Apple. The ThinkPad X1 Hybrid has dual-booting into an instant-on mode like some notebooks but adds a full-fledged, dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip to power its Instant Media Mode. The combination of the ARM chip and the lightweight Linux-based OS lets users not only double battery life to 10 hours for basic use but switch to the OS post-boot and lets users keep the Snapdragon side always on, like a smartph
05.01.2012 06:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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LG preps Z330 and Z430 'Super Ultrabooks,' more for CES
LG formally threw its hat into the ultrabook ring beyond Korea on Wednesday night with two new models joined both by regular notebooks and an all-in-one. In a sense of pride, LG calls the 13-inch Z330 (already in Korea) and 14-inch Z430 "Super Ultrabooks" for their passing the minimum requirements Intel set in the category first defined by the MacBook Air. The Z330 is consistently 0.58 inches thick and 2.67 pounds, well under the limits, while the category-breaking Z430 is still 0.78 inches thick and a heavier but still close 3.3 pounds despite the larger screen.
05.01.2012 06:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 6:00 Uhr
LG preps Z330 and Z430 'Super Ultrabooks,' more for CES
LG formally threw its hat into the ultrabook ring beyond Korea on Wednesday night with two new models joined both by regular notebooks and an all-in-one. In a sense of pride, LG calls the 13-inch Z330 (already in Korea) and 14-inch Z430 "Super Ultrabooks" for their passing the minimum requirements Intel set in the category first defined by the MacBook Air. The Z330 is consistently 0.58 inches thick and 2.67 pounds, well under the limits, while the category-breaking Z430 is still 0.78 inches thick and a heavier but still close 3.3 pounds despite the larger screen.
05.01.2012 05:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Analyst roundup: most still rating AAPL a 'buy' stock
Analyst interviewed by Barron's are generally bearish on Apple's outlook at least for the first calendar quarter of 2012, results of which will not be reported until April. Credit Suisse, Sterne Agee, Barclays Capital and Piper Jaffray analysts all had a generally positive outlook for Apple in the company's fiscal second quarter, with rumors of a third iPad launch late in the quarter and general strong numbers carrying over from the holiday season.
05.01.2012 05:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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China Telecom eyes network expansion in France, Germany and US
The world's largest CDMA mobile operator, China Telecom, is looking to further expand its network footprint in Europe. With wireless assets already secured in the UK, Bloomberg reports that France and Germany may be next on the communication giant's proverbial hit-list. CT hopes to win the wireless business of jet-setters and Chinese citizens living outside of The People's Republic with competitive international roaming rates and its familiar brand. A separate report states that the company's interest is not confined to the Euro Zone and China Telec
05.01.2012 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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US album sales up for first time since 2004, spurn SOPA
US album sales have grown for the first time in seven years, Nielsen Soundscan reported Wednesday. A three percent increase to 458 million albums in 2011 was helped by digital sales from iTunes and other sources jumping by 20 percent, to 103 million, overcoming a six percent drop in CD sales to 225 million. Single songs themselves grew faster, up nine percent to 1.27 billion songs.
05.01.2012 05:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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MetroPCS hooks up with the Mobile Content Venture for live TV on the go
The wireless-for-all carrier's been agreeing to all sorts of partnerships of late in an effort to keep its users content, the latest one being the tie-up with Mobile Content Venture that'll bring local broadcast TV live to your MetroPCS handset. The service, which is said to be coming later in the year, will be offered via a Dyle Mobile TV app, and the companies are guaranteeing that you'll be able to watch the content "right out of the box." There's 15 total broadcasters named in the deal, some of which are: FOX, ION Television, NBC, Telemundo and Univision (for all your novela
05.01.2012 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2012 5:00 Uhr
LG reveals Z330 / Z430 Ultrabooks, P535 / A540 laptops and 3D-enabled V300 all-in-one PC
Woo, boy. The Ultrabook flood has officially begun, and LG's marching into CES with a fresh pair of the things. Four new laptop models and an all-in-one PC will be making their way to Vegas, with the Z330 and Z430 Ultrabooks leading the way. The P535 and A540 take a more traditional approach, while the V300 steps in as a 23-inch AIO for those who still haven't found solace in mobility. If you'll recall, we'd actually heard about a few of these last month, but now the company's getting official wit
05.01.2012 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Homemade electronic drum kit uses plastic bowls, serves battery-powered battery
Drums and parents go together like cheese and gravel, but if the little ones want to learn, the smart buy is a headphone friendly electric kit. Proud / sneaky parent Ian Cole, on the other hand, decided that a portable set of digital drums would be the ideal way to share his son's "talent" with the grand-folk. Using an ATmega168-based "Drum Kit - Kit Ai" from SpikenzieLabs, some piezos to register hits -- wired up via plastic plumbing tubes -- and a bit of imagination (ok, actually MIDI and Garage Band), he knocked up a fully whackable six-piece kit so Junior can get his
05.01.2012 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google's own tablet may aim at Kindle Fire, not iPad
A contentious rumor late Wednesday had Google's self-made tablet focusing on a very different segment of the market. Part suppliers alleged to Digitimes that the Android 4.0 device would compete with the Kindle Fire, not the iPad. Accordingly, they suspected it would have a seven-inch screen but cost $199 or less when it shipped in March or April.
05.01.2012 04:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HTC Radiant tipped for AT&T: don't call it an LTE-enabled Titan
But really, that's exactly what it is. An admittedly dodgy image has emerged today showcasing what appears to be a gently massaged HTC Titan, but if rumors are to be believed, this guy will actually be called Radiant. It's bruited that this AT&T-bound model will offer the latest build of Windows Phone 7 and ship with an LTE radio within, and if the name's ringing a bell -- you aren't entirely crazy. Radiant was trademarked back in April of 2011, and if we had to guess, we'd say you'll be hearing more at CES (or worst-case, Mobile World Congress in February). Hopefully we'll get something a bit more exciting than a relocated dual-LED flash and another de
05.01.2012 04:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple brings in former Adobe VP to help out iAd
Apple's iAd service hasn't been as successful as the company hoped. While Apple has been able to keep iAd "premium" by keeping up ad costs and only bringing in high profile clients interested in putting out high quality advertisements, it hasn't actually made much money with the service, either for itself or developers who are trying run the ads.
Hopefully that will change now that Apple is bringing in a former Adobe VP named Todd Teresi to reinvigorate the iAd service and turn it back into the premiere ad and money generator that Steve Jobs hoped it would be. Teresi formely oversaw Adobe's media solutions division, and he may either tweak the system so it's a little more appetizing for advertisers
05.01.2012 04:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Screen Grabs: Tom Cruise dials up futuristic navigation on Streak 5 (video)
Screen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today's movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dot com.
Scientology. Oprah. Katie. Love. Weird. Dell. Maverick. Mission: Impossible. Streak 5. Ghost Protocol. Scientology (again). Weirdly enough, the smattering of things that seemingly don't fit in that lineup have a place together, as what appears to be a Streak 5 has appeared in the "Sandstorm Chase" scene of Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol. Word on the street is that Tom needed 4.32 million of these things to ensure he had enough for a
05.01.2012 04:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2012 4:00 Uhr
Pioneer debuts N-30 and N-50 networked audio players: AirPlay, DLNA 1.5 and smartphone apps on tap
Willing to spare no expense to meet your streaming music demands? Then you now have two more fairly high-end systems from Pioneer to consider. The company has just released its new N-30 and N-50 networked audio players, which each boast support for AirPlay and DLNA 1.5, as well as the ability to handle top-end digital audio like 192kHz/24-Bit FLAC and WAV files. You'll also get a 2.5-inch LCD up front and control apps for both iOS and Android devices, although you'll have to shell out a bit more for some optional adapters if you want WiFi or Bluetooth connectivity. The N-50 model (pictured above) also steps things up with gold-plated RCA jacks and an "armored chassis" designed to reduce noise, plus support
05.01.2012 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Aborted GameStore app 'premature,' Apple issues refunds
An Apple-authored but unfinished iOS app that offered users the ability to buy add-ons and items for a variety of games called GameStore briefly appeared on the App Store on December 31st but was removed three days later. Now the company is issuing refunds to people who purchased the $1 app during the brief period it was available, saying the app "was made available for sale prematurely." Earlier reports had suggested the app was for internal testing only.
05.01.2012 03:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Barnes & Noble looks to offload publishing in e-book shift
Barnes & Noble is considering selling off its paper publishing wing Sterling Publishing, new leaks might have divulged on Wednesday. In hoping to focus on the Nook line and its core retail business, it was lining up possible customers, the Wall Street Journal said. The bookshop has been publishing some of its own content since the 1970s but only bought Sterling in 2003, years before e-books took off.
05.01.2012 03:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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6.5 million downloads for Angry Birds on Christmas Day
Rovio says that it saw a whopping 6.5 million downloads of Angry Birds this past Christmas Day, which is just phenomenal, even for this overwhelmingly popular game. That number is very close to the number of iOS and Android devices activated overall, which means that most people who got an iPhone or other mobile device that runs Angry Birds over the holiday ran to download the game as quickly as they could.
I've heard this before. One of the creators of Doodle Jump told me a while ago that whenever Apple released a new device, that app saw jumps of approximately the same numbers in downloads. Angry Birds is obviously quite a phenomenon, and it's so synonymous with the mobile experience th
05.01.2012 03:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Full Nikon D4 details leak with ISO 204,800, 16.2MP sensor
A premature Wells Fargo wire release has unwittingly leaked the full details of the Nikon D4. The new full-frame flagship DSLR moves up cautiously to a 16.2-megapixel sensor but is a major leap in image quality over both the D3 and D3s. It doubles the maximum sensitivity to ISO 204,800 and shoots as low as ISO 50 (normally 100 to 102,400). An upgraded 51-point autofocusing system can focus at f8 (up from f5.6) with face recognition an option, and a new color matrix metering system samples from 91,000 pixels.
05.01.2012 03:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 3:00 Uhr
Emporia Telecom expands to North America and Latin America, brings a couple new phones with it
Emporia Telecom, an Austrian phone manufacturer that focuses on making basic and easy-to-use handsets, announced this morning that it plans to expand its boundaries to include North and Latin America sometime this Spring. Along with the endeavor, Emporia plans to introduce two new handsets: the EmporiaCLICK clamshell and EmporiaSOLIDplus rugged candybar. These devices -- much like the others in the lineup -- are geared toward seniors who aren't interested in a smartphone, and boast simple features such as large buttons, loud speakerphone and ringtones, high-powered vibration motors and a one-touch Call t
05.01.2012 02:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple awarded patent on iOS lists, Bluetooth headset, more
The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has given Apple a total of 13 patents today, covering a wide range of topics from the design of the Thunderbolt Display to the (at the time) revolutionary interface for managing lists in iOS. The latter is an important patent that may be leveraged in future litigation, as most other smartphone competitors have copied it fairly closely in their own implementations. Apple was also given a patent for its now-discontinued Bluetooth headset.
05.01.2012 02:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Plantronics accidentally outs GameCom 780 7.1 surround sound headset
If you insist on quality equipment to feed your fragging frenzy, then take note -- it looks as if the folks at Plantronics are about to unveil a serious piece of audio kit for pro gamers. A leaked slideshow has outed the GameCom 780, an over-the-ear headset that features virtual 7.1 surround sound with Dolby Headphone and Pro Logic IIx technology. Each can features a sizable 40mm driver and swivels to lay flat for transportation. Plantronics also touts the reinforced wiring and joints of this setup -- useful for rambunctious LAN parties -- which features a 6.5 foot (2 meter) USB cable. Natur
05.01.2012 02:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Osmos tips to help push you along
We've seen a couple rounds of Infinity Blade tips so far, but what if your iOS gaming tastes run a little bit less combative and a little bit more trajectory-based? Here are some excellent tips for the physics-based puzzle game Osmos, hosted by the game's music composers. The core mechanic of Osmos is that you control a globe of mass, and you can trade that globe's mass for movement, by kicking a stream of mass out in a various direction, trying to reach and "eat" other globes on the screen to get more mass. Controlling the game is simple, but winning it is another thing entirely. Fortunately, these tips should help.
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05.01.2012 02:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Barnes & Noble looks to sell publishing arm, keeps the other to hold a Nook Tablet
In a sign of ever shifting priorities in the ole book business, Nook's papa is reportedly looking to sell its publishing unit. According to the Wall Street Journal, B&N acquired Sterling Publishing in 2003, ramping up its publishing efforts after more than 30 years in the business. News of a possible sale follows last month's Q2 earnings report that saw a $6.6 million net loss for the bookseller. That same quarter, the company's Nook business took an 85 percent leap forward, landing it a $220 million value. Barne
05.01.2012 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft settles lawsuit for Windows Phone ad copying claim
Microsoft has settled a lawsuit that accused it of copying another company's ads. Boca Raton-based Cellrderm, which makes novelty phones, dismissed a lawsuit accusing Microsoft of copying bedroom and bathroom scenes from 2009-era spots with its initial "Really?" series of Windows Phone ads (below) a year later. The two had been mediating since July, but didn't disclose what the terms of the settlement were.
05.01.2012 02:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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05.01.2012 2:00 Uhr
Android 2.3 continues soaring upward, now installed on 55 percent of Google devices
Google's monthly Android distribution charts may be the most visual piece of evidence that the mobile OS is riddled with fragmentation, but at least Gingerbread has clearly become the dominant player -- and it continues to build momentum at a healthy pace (for now, at least). As always, Google reviewed which devices accessed the Android Market during a 14-day period of time in the month of December, and found that over 55 percent of those units were running a version of Android 2.3, a ten percent turbo boost from October and an increa
05.01.2012 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Walmart acquires iOS development agency Small Society
There have been quite a few strange acquisitions in the world of iOS development lately, but I think this one takes the cake: Walmart, of all places, has picked up an iOS development house named Small Society, in order to strengthen its customers' experience on Apple's mobile devices. Small Society has worked on apps for Starbucks, ZipCar, and Whole Foods and will bring its expertise to the biggest retailer in the world, working on iOS apps and interfaces for the WalmartLabs incubator division.
This isn't the first tech development group Walmart has picked up, though in my recollection it is the first iOS-s
05.01.2012 01:20 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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SugarSync update for Android, iOS auto-syncs videos
SugarSync has updated its apps for both iOS and Android devices. The new releases provide enhanced backup, synchronization and access of photos, videos and files across multiple platforms (free, Android Market, App Store). SugarSync offers the apps in conjunction with its cloud storage service.
05.01.2012 01:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Neonode's NN1001 optical touch controller tracks gestures with any object, 'gloved fingers' included
Neonode's name isn't plastered on your spate of gizmos, but if you've purchased a touchscreen-based device in the past year or so, there's a better-than-average chance that it's technology is tucked within. In the run-up to CES, the outfit is introducing the world's first ultra-low power single-chip optical touch controller, NN1001. This guy was developed in cooperation with Texas Instruments, specifically designed to shave costs and increase performance / functionality for smartphones, tablets, e-readers and automotive applications. The device has a scanning speed of 1,000 Hz (latency down to one millisecond) and consumes less than 1mW at 100Hz; better still, it'll track any high-speed mu
05.01.2012 01:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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05.01.2012 1:00 Uhr
iTV: LG als potenzieller Display-Lieferant?
Apples iTV ist derzeit in aller Munde und wird im Laufe des Jahres vorgestellt, wie Branchenanalysten prognostizieren. Wie üblich gibt Apple keinerlei Information zu den neuen Produkten heraus, sodass nur spekuliert werden kann, mit welchen technischen Details Apples HD-TV-Gerät ausgestattet sein wird. Im Bereich des Displays spekuliert man derzeit aber, dass LG Electronics womöglich die besten Chancen darauf haben wird, die Displays für den iTV liefern zu können.
Diese Vermutung ist auch nicht weiter verwunderlich, denn LG Electronics produziert bereits für zahlreiche Apple-Produkte Displayeinheiten. Unter ihnen zum Beispiel der iPod touch, das iPhone sowie das iPad. Unter allen Apple-Display-Lieferanten besteht somit die größte Bindung mit LG Electronics, weshalb eine weitere Zusammenarbeit als sehr realistisch a
05.01.2012 00:50 Uhr, Sevenmac,
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Wooden Aerodyne PC makes you want to live in Rapture
If we were blessed with a fortune, a mansion and a butler, the first thing we'd do is contact Jeffrey Stephenson -- maker of truly beautiful art-deco wooden case mods. He's produced another stunner with the Aerodyne: a fanless mahogany case with Rocketeer-style accents and a radio grille (picture after the break) we'd expect to hear Andrew Ryan barking out of. Unlike his other mods, the amazing Mr Stephenson is planning a small run of these cases for people to buy, so the only thing left to ask i
05.01.2012 00:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Samsung intros 27-inch, 2560x1440 Series 9 monitor
Samsung has introduced a high-end display, labeled the Series 9 monitor, that will be displayed next week at CES in Las Vegas. The panel appears to be aimed at Apple's Thunderbolt Display and similar monitors, matching the 27-inch panel size and 2560x1440 resolution.
05.01.2012 00:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Insync cloud storage undercuts Dropbox
Software developer Insync is offering a free front-end to Google's cloud-based storage service. The company claims that its app in conjunction with Google storage provides enhanced sharing capabilities at a lower cost than rival Dropbox. Insync hopes to derive its revenues through offering value-added services such as secure remote wiping of local Google Docs at a premium.
05.01.2012 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Smashbox Pro speaker case for iPhone, iPod debuts at CES
At CES yesterday, accessory maker iLuv unveiled a portable stereo speaker case for the iPhone and other compatible smartphones called the Smashbox Pro. The case provides rugged full protection, stereo sound and access to the primary features of the phone without taking it out of the case. Enhanced with its own power (in the form of two AA batteries), the case functions as a speaker for both music and phone conversations (that utilizes the built-in microphone).
05.01.2012 00:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Rev. B des Scythe Big Shuriken 2
Scythe hat eine neue Revision des erst im Oktober vorgestellten CPU-Kühlers Big Shuriken 2 angekündigt. An den grundlegenden Eigenschaften wurde soweit nichts verändert, das Montagesystem der Revision B ist jedoch zusätzlich zum Sockel LGA2011 für die Sandy-Bridge-E-Prozessoren von Intel (erster Test / zweiter Test) kompatibel.
05.01.2012 00:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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iTunes 12 Tage Geschenke – 5. Januar: Sonnenallee (Leihfilm)
Am heutigen Donnerstag, den 5. Januar 2012, findet Tag 11 der Aktion “iTunes 12 Tage Geschenke” statt. Es handelt sich hierbei um den vorletzten Tag, an dem es etwas gratis gibt. Es trifft heute den Film “Sonnenallee”, allerdings ist geschenkt anscheinend nicht gleich geschenkt – bei dem Film handelt es sich nur um eine gratis
05.01.2012 00:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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