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Padlette, for those times you need a giant rubber band on your iPad

The Padlette solves one problem: How do you strap your iPad to your hand quickly using a big rubber band? Insofar as that one problem is concerned, the Padlette (patent pending) does a great job. You stretch the loops around the corners of your iPad and you're able to slip your hand in between, securely holding the iPad with one hand. How secure is it? I stood over a bed and shook my hand around but wasn't too worried the iPad would fly off. In fact, you might be surprised how secure this thing is -- the rubber sticks well to the iPad but won't rip the hair out of your hand (I have moderately Hobbitish hand hair, YMMV). I suppose you could attach the iPad to a golf club or pole or use the Padlette to hold your magic wand between wizard duels, but that isn't its

14.01.2012 23:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

CES 2012: tablet roundup

Couldn't keep up with the 600+ posts we wrote covering CES 2012 in Las Vegas? We're here to help sift the wheat from the chaff, and if you're hoping to see the best of what CES had to offer in the world of tablets, you've come to the right place. As you can imagine, finding the best slate is much easier said than done, since it seemed as though nearly every major company brought a tablet in some shape, form or color. Head past the break to see our personal favorites from the show.Continue reading CES 2012: tablet roundupC

14.01.2012 23:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Intel, Samsung unite Bada and Tizen as mobile world shrinks

Samsung's Senior VP of Contents Planning Tae-jin Kang in a discussion Friday gave surprise word that his company's Bada and Intel's Tizen would merge. The strategy mapped out for Forbes would let Tizen run any apps written for Bada. Ultimately, the two would end up sharing the same developer interfaces and effectively share the same roots.

14.01.2012 22:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Obama administration says it would block SOPA as-is

The Obama administration in a direct response on Saturday hinted it would veto any version of the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA), and by extension the Protect IP Act (PIPA), that included domain name blocking. The White House statement said that any proposal had to be narrowly focused on clearly criminal activity and "must not tamper" with the DNS system that translates web domains to IP addresses. Officials wanted "sound legisltation," but saw a bill like SOPA as compromising Internet security efforts like DNSSEC without solving the real problem.

14.01.2012 22:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Hands-on: Huawei Ascend P1 S and why it matters to the US

Huawei isn't normally known for high-end phones; usually, it's the company serving the $200 off-contract smartphone to a Chinese resident who might never get a smartphone otherwise. The Ascend P1 S, then, came as something of a surprise at CES this week when it it not only hit a record-breaking 6.7mm (0.26 inches) thickness but became one of the first truly official phones with Android 4.0 beyond the Galaxy Nexus. We gave the P1 S a shakedown at CES; read on for whether it signals a change in Huawei's impact in smartphones.

14.01.2012 22:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

A giant pulsing blacklight for your iPhone or iPod

This has been out for a while, but in the same booth where Engadget found the Watch Your Bag crapgadget there's a giant blacklight dock that will pulse to the beat. Oh, and it has speakers. You can opt to leave the black light on if you want (no sync to music), or have it strobe. Naturally it'll work with iPods as well, so you can practically set up a nightclub in an instant. Provided you don't mind toting a 4-foot iPod dock around. At $149.99 from Sharper Image, I doubt these are flying off th

14.01.2012 22:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video)

Blackberry's QNX division wants to expand its footprint and the next major push is inside your car. To that end, a handful of QNX engineers ripped out the stock (and pretty damned good) Porsche head unit on a 911 convertible and stuffed it with a new capacitive screen running the latest build of the OS. As you can see in the video after the jump, it's an attractive and quick setup, that does everything from VOIP calls to navigation, and since it's running the same software as the Playbook, it can theoretically run Android apps to boot - even if the reps on hand wouldn't admit it.

14.01.2012 21:50 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

CES 2012: Smartphones round-up

The Superbowl of smartphones? Why, that would be Mobile World Congress in Barcelona next month. But that didn't stop the mobile industry's heavy hitters from giving us a taste of the year in wireless to come at CES. With Windows Phones finally getting LTE, Intel's Medfield CPU making its handset debut, Sony synergizing under its mega brand umbrella and fringe manufacturers wowing attendees with stock Ice Cream Sandwich and super-thin profiles, it appears phone aficionados have plent

14.01.2012 21:20 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

TUAW visits Scosche at CES

Yesterday we got a chance to stop by the Scosche booth at CES. While we were there, we got to see all manner of items, from the just released to the recent but also pretty cool. Here's what we saw: Kelly's top pick: A new car charger. Why? It has three very important features all in one convenient package! It is not only a dual USB charger, but both ports will charge iPads, AND it's the teeny compact style that just barely peeks out of your power port. It's coming soon, and when it does, I'll be getting several.

14.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

LightSquared's LTE hopes dashed by federal agency report

When it was first mooted that LightSquared's LTE technology might interfere with GPS equipment, the firm was quick to deny it. Since then, the company has tried to mitigate the issue, but the nine agencies making up the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Executive Committee (PNT ExComm) all agreed that the problems are real and any attempts at mitigation are futile. This comes only days after Sprint reneged on a

14.01.2012 21:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Samsung to merge Bada with Tizen: the OS party just got a little freaky

While everyone was watching Windows Phone parting the iOS / Android curtains, no one noticed Bada and Tizen making cheeky eyes at each other. It was rumored Samsung might open-source its featurephone OS, but according to Forbes, it'll now fuse it with the Intel-backed Tizen project. Once the nuptials are complete, it's reported Bada apps will play nice with Tizen -- including full backwards compatibility -- with developers getting a new integrated SDK and A

14.01.2012 20:20 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Ten One Design premieres Pogo Sketch Plus and Magnus iPad stand at CES

It's always great to see the guys from Ten One Design at various trade shows and conventions we cover here at TUAW and seeing them again at CES was no exception. This time around, in addition to displaying the popular Fling joystick for iPhone and iPad, Ten One had two new products on display. The first as the Pogo Sketch Plus stylus, which is an updating version of the popular Pogo Sketch featuring an all-new tip. Personally, I'm not a huge stylus fan (I agree with Steve Sande:

14.01.2012 20:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

HowTo: Wie Sie Ihren Mac umbenennen

Zum Standardrepertoire eines jeden Macintosh-Besitzers gehört das Know-how, wie dessen Namen geändert werden kann. Ein eigener Name für einen Mac hat viele Vorteile: In Netzwerken müssen Sie nicht lange überlegen welches Ihr Gerät ist. In der Finder-Sidebar macht es mehr Spass, den eigenen Namen zu lesen. Der eigene Name ist meist kürzer. Es ist ein weiteres Stück Eigenkreation Ihres Macs. Und so geht’s: 1. Öffnen Sie die Systemeinstellungen: 2. Gehen Sie auf den Menüpunkt Freigaben: 3. Ändern Sie den Namen in der rot markierten Zeile: Nun sieht die Seitenleiste des Finders

14.01.2012 19:35 Uhr, MacBug, Permalink

White House responds to SOPA petition as hearing is delayed, DNS blocking on the outs

It's turned out to be a big weekend for those concerned about the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act. Yesterday came word that a key House hearing originally scheduled for Wednesday will be delayed until there is a "consensus" on the bill, and today the White House has issued an official statement on SOPA (and the Protect IP Act, its counterpart in the Senate) in response to a petition that drew thousands of signatures. While it doesn't go quite as far as to issue a firm veto threat from the President, it does lay out the administration's position in the clearest terms yet, including the condition that any proposed law "must not tamper with the technical architecture of the Internet throu

14.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific limit

IBM's Almaden Research Center is filled with some of the best and brightest minds in the world, and its researchers just released new findings that detail how just how far IBM has come in the realm of magnetic storage. Andreas Heinrich is leading the team at Big Blue that figured out how to create atomic storage based on the fact that atoms of ferromagnetic material align their spins in one direction -- so the ability to control the spin direction is what's needed to make such minature memory possible. Heinrich and his crew were able to accomplish the trick by supercooling 12 atoms to four degrees kelvin (-452 fahre

14.01.2012 19:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Die iPhone-Klinik [Erfahrungsbericht]

Da sich Anbieter von Reparaturdienstleistungen oft himmelweit voneinander unterscheiden, möchte ich hier mal kurz meine Erfahrungen zu einem örtlichen Dienstleister abgeben. Sicherlich interessant für den ein oder anderen aus der “Greater Munich Area”. Die “iPhone-Klinik” in Landshut. Auch mir passiert es ab und an, dass mein Iphone 4 meinen Händen entgleitet, und Bekanntschaft mit dem

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, apfelnews, Permalink

Report: Security

SOPA/PIPA; plane ticket fraud; video embedded in webpage background; Apple Store/Gmail security and common scam

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: MobileMe/iCloud

Snow Leopard email compatibility; Apple ID issues and troubleshooting tips

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: Lion

file save/versions issues; MacWrite comparison; Android comparisons

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: Hard Drives

LaCie power supplies; outstanding recovery support from Alsoft

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: Applications

Quicken and alternatives

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: Apple TV

audio playback and DAC (digital-analog converter) tips

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Report: iPhone/iOS Platform

ATT behavior and remedies (with cow comparison); alternative carriers; unlocking and travel issues; problem of backup without Internet access

14.01.2012 18:50 Uhr, MacInTouch, Permalink

Die iPhone-Klinik [Erfahrungsbericht]

Da sich Anbieter von Reparaturdienstleistungen oft himmelweit voneinander unterscheiden, möchte ich hier mal kurz meine Erfahrungen zu einem örtlichen Dienstleister abgeben. Sicherlich interessant für den ein oder anderen aus der “Greater Munich Area”. Die “iPhone-Klinik” in Landshut. Auch mir passiert es ab und an, dass mein Iphone 4 meinen Händen entgleitet, und Bekanntschaft mit dem

14.01.2012 17:50 Uhr, apfelnews, Permalink

Paul McCartneys Private Cloud

Über ein Web-Portal sind Teile der digitalen Bibliothek von Paul McCartney für die Öffentlichkeit zugänglich.

14.01.2012 17:50 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Android and iOS (ears-on)

During CES, Altec Lansing showed us its latest premium wireless speaker system, the $500 WiFi-equipped Live 5000. If you're thinking "wait, isn't that attractive-looking, teardrop-shaped gizmo just its inAir 500 AirPlay speaker?" you'd be sort-of correct. While the system is nearly identical to the inAir, the unit itself isn't tied to iThings for wireless audio streaming -- instead, Altec's creat

14.01.2012 17:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

CES 2012: Ultrabook round-up

CES is drawing to a close, and the gadgets released here will define the market for the year. Intel is betting the farm on its Ultrabook concept as its hardware partners continued to push out the first real wave of laptops designed to take on the MacBook Air (who thought we'd be saying that four years ago?). Whatever your feelings on these devices, given Santa Clara's billion-dollar advertising push, you won't be able to ignore them this year. So, let's take a look at five of the best products that rolled off the keynotes i

14.01.2012 17:20 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Winter Namm 2012: Akai zeigt die MPC Studio (Video)

Filed under: Groovebox, Drummachine, Sampler, Controller, Audio Software Akai will es anscheinend nochmal wissen: nachdem sie vor einer guten Woche die rechnergestützte MPC Renaissance gezeigt haben, ist jetzt die eher für den mobilen Einsatz gedachte MPC Studio dran, die mit der gleichen Software läuft. Damit scheint Akai nun ernsthaft

14.01.2012 16:20 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

Boxee explains dropping PC and Mac clients at CES

We found Boxee at CES' ShowStoppers event this year, and when we cornered them to complain about dropping official PC and Mac support late in 2011, they were appropriately apologetic. Boxee's Liz Dellheim said that yes, they're sorry that they've abandoned that part of the company, and says that with just 20 people in their employ, and customers not connecting their PCs up to televisions that much anyway, Boxee just couldn't justify that support any longer. Instead, the company will focus on providing software for televisions and set-top devices, which Dellheim said offer "a more complete Boxee experience" than having to run inside the OS of a PC or Mac. That, and Boxee really wants to bring live

14.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

TI's wireless charger for tablets does amazing things with electrons, sticky tape

Either TI has the hots for Arduino in a big way, or its latest wireless charging kit isn't quite ready for mass production. When it does arrive, however, it promises to do away with those cumbersome specialized sleeves and back covers that are currently needed for inductive charging. Instead, it'll deliver efficient in a package that's small enough to be installed as part of a device's internal circuitry. In addition to the Qi-standard 5W version we

14.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Oracles Schadenersatzberechnung verärgert Richter

Der ursprünglich für Ende März angesetzte Beginn des Prozesses von Oracle gegen Google wegen angeblicher Patentverletzungen wird erst starten, wenn der Kläger seine Schadenersatzforderungen reduziert hat.

14.01.2012 16:05 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Petition Dark Souls: Über 70.000 PC-Spieler wecken Namco-Bandai auf

Fantasy-Rollenspiel für den Hardcore-Markt: Eigentlich eine klare Sache, dass so etwas auch für PC erscheint. Dark Souls ist trotzdem nur für Konsole erhältlich. Jetzt hat eine Petition mit der Forderung nach einer PC-Fassung innerhalb weniger Tage enormen Zulauf gefunden. (Rollenspiele, Namco Bandai)

14.01.2012 15:35 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Patentstreit: ITC entscheidet vorläufig zugunsten Motorolas im Streit mit Apple

Filed under: Companies Die ITC (International Trade Commission) hat im Patentstreit zwischen Apple und Motorola in Sachen Smartphone-Patente vorläufig zugunsten Motorolas entschieden. Apple hatte bereits im Oktober 2010 Motorola wegen des Droid-Designs verklagt, Motorola den Ball dann zurückgespielt und so haben sich die beiden bisher mehr oder weniger folgenlos gegenseitig mit Klagen überzogen. Die Entscheidung der ITC gilt zunächst bis zum 14. Mai, dann kann sie theoretisch noch von der ITC-Kommission gekippt werden. Die Erklärung der ITC findet ihr hin

14.01.2012 15:20 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

Cook weiß zu überraschen: Namen und Verstöße aller Zulieferer veröffentlicht

Wie Reuters berichtet, gab Apple diesen Freitag überraschend seine ganze Zuliefererkette bekannt. Ziel dieser Aktion soll es gewesen sein den Kritiken über Missstände und schlechten Arbeitsbedingungen Paroli zu bieten.Vorstandsvorsitzender Tim Cook sorgt damit für ein erfreuliches Maß an Transparenz. Mit 156, meist asiatischen, Unternehmen, gab Apple gestern seine Zuliefererkette bekannt, sodass die bisherigen Geheimniskrämereien, für die

14.01.2012 15:05 Uhr, apfelnews, Permalink

Golem.de guckt: Postprivacy und kaputte Festplatten

Die Radio- und TV-Woche vom 16. bis 22. Januar kümmert sich um die tatsächliche Zukunft des europäischen GPS, des eigenen Aussehens und potenzieller grüner Männchen. (Film, Golem.de guckt)

14.01.2012 14:50 Uhr, golem, Permalink

CES 2012: Automotive round-up

It's always a nice break from ultrabooks, smartphones and massive OLED TVs to catch a glimpse of the new auto tech that will be rolling out in the months to come. This year's focus at CES was infotainment and software add-ons for a handful of manufacturers and models. Sure, the plug-in Fusion was a highlight, but for the most part, the emphasis on on-board screens and content delivery while you're blazin' down Route 66. Read on for some highlights from the week that was.Continue reading CES 2012: Automotive round-up

14.01.2012 14:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Bericht: iPad 3 ab März im Handel

US-Medien zufolge ist die Produktion des iPad 3 bei dem Herstellern in Asien angelaufen. Sollte Apple sein neues Tablet wie erwartet Ende Januar auf der iWorld vorstellen, könnten die Geräte im März in die Shops kommen.

14.01.2012 14:20 Uhr, Mac & i, Permalink

Apple: Tim Cook äußert sich zu Arbeitsbedingungen in Fabriken

In einer E-Mail an die Angestellten von Apple äußert sich Tim Cook über die Arbeitsbedingungen bei Auftragsherstellern wie Foxconn. Außerdem ist sein Unternehmen Mitglied der von Bill Clinton mitgegründeten Fair Labor Association. (Apple, Foxconn)

14.01.2012 14:20 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Bericht: iPad 3 ab März im Handel

US-Medien zufolge ist die Produktion des iPad 3 bei dem Herstellern in Asien angelaufen. Sollte Apple sein neues Tablet wie erwartet Ende Januar auf der iWorld vorstellen, könnten die Geräte im März in die Shops kommen.

14.01.2012 14:20 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Toshiba Portege M930-Prototyp im Hands-On (Video)

Filed under: Tablet Hoch oben in einem Regal des Microsoft-Messestands hat unsere Kollegin Dana den Toshiba Portege M930 entdeckt. Der 13 Zoll große Bildschirm dieses Hybrid-Prototyps kann komplett über die Tastatur geschoben werden, wodurch er stark an den ASUS Eee Pad Slider erinnert. Die Tastatur ist ziemlich klein, und statt eines Trackpads hat Toshiba auf der rechten Seite einen Touch-Sensor und Buttons angeordnet. Das Gerät wiegt 1,9 kg und ist verglichen mit einem Ultrabook somit relativ schwer. Mit an an Bord sind unter anderem ein Core i5-Prozessor, 4GB RAM, eine Intel HD 3000-Grafikkarte und eine 256GB-SSD. Der Slider-Mechanismus funktioniert reibungslos und mach

14.01.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

ProCamera für kurze Zeit für nur 0,79€

Die beliebte und umfangreiche iOS-Kamera-App ProCamera ist zurzeit im Preis reduziert, um den anstehenden Beginn des chinesischen Jahrs des Drachen zu feiern. Wer gerne Fotos mit dem iPhone schießt, sollte sich die App einmal anschauen. ProCamera beherrscht alle Funktionen, die sich ein Hobby-Fotograf nur wünschen kann: Von Ausrichtungshilfen über Nachbearbeitungsfunktionen und Stabilisierungsassistent bis hin zum

14.01.2012 14:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE, Permalink

iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video)

Some hot music tech for iDevices already dropped at CES, but the product announcement concerto plays on. The next act? The iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer from iConnectivity, featuring six stereo in / outs, headphone out, two USB ports, a "hub-able" USB host, Ethernet / network sharing and MIDI pass-thru. Maker iConnectivity claims studio-grade analog-to-digital conversion will make it a snap to record professional sounding mixes on tour, back at the hotel or even at home. Your garage band

14.01.2012 13:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Gericht: Filesharing-Abmahnung ist "völlig unbrauchbare anwaltliche Dienstleistung"

Ein Beschluss des Oberlandesgerichts Düsseldorf qualifiziert Abmahnungen für Filesharing als "völlig unbrauchbar" und ändert die Beweislast in derartigen Verfahren zugunsten der Abgemahnten.

14.01.2012 13:35 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Apple veröffentlicht Bericht über die Bedingungen der Belegschaft bei Zuliefererfirmen

Im Jahr 2011 hat Apple laut dem heute veröffentlichten Bericht "Supplier Responsibility Progress Report" 80% mehr Untersuchungen über die Arbeitsbedingungen in Zuliefererfirmen durchgeführt als noch 2010. Ferner wurden eine Million Arbeiter von Apple über Gesetze, Arbeitsrechte und Sicherheitsrichtlinien aufgeklärt. Durch die Ausweitung der Überprüfung von Altersnachweisen konnte die Kinderarbeit in den Zulieferbetrieben weiter eingedämm

14.01.2012 13:35 Uhr, MacTechNews, Permalink

Patente: Dämpfer für Apple im Kampf mit Motorola

Niederlage für Apple: Die US-Handelskommission fand laut einer vorläufigen Entscheidung keine Patentverletzung durch Smartphones des Konkurrenten Motorola. (Smartphone, Apple)

14.01.2012 13:20 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Eine Tour mit der Red Scarlet-X 4K auf der CES 2012 (Video)

Filed under: Videokameras Zum dritten Mal hintereinander an der CES stattete Ted Schilowitz von RED unseren Kollegen von Engadget-US einen Besuch an. Das diesjährige Mitbringsel war die neueste High-End-Kamera von RED: Die Scarlet-X, ein robustes 4K-Biest mit Wechselobjektiven, ist bereits auf dem Markt und richtet sich mit einem Basis-Preis von 9700 Dollar an professionelle Filmstudios. Obwohl sie für die meisten von uns also zu teuer sein dürfte, war Ted trotzdem so freundlich

14.01.2012 13:05 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

WhatsApp: Multiplattform-Messenger aktuell nicht im App Store auffindbar

Die beliebte Messaging-App “WhatsApp” ist mindestens seit gestern Abend nicht im App Store verfügbar. Während der Dienst üblicherweise nur durch eigene Serverausfälle auffällt, ist das wenigstens mal etwas anderes. Die Besonderheit: Die Entwickler möchten sich nicht zur aktuellen Situation äußern. Auf Nachfrage von Macerkopf war aus der verantwortlichen Entwicklerschmiede keine Erklärung herauszubekommen. WhatsApp Inc. entschuldigte

14.01.2012 13:05 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE, Permalink

MACBUG.de Softwaretest: Parallels Desktop 7 für Mac

Als Mac-User hat man manchmal so seine Probleme. In der professionellen Umgebung nutzen Firmen Windows als Betriebssystem, Fortbildungen oder Schulungen (vor allem spezielle Schulungssoftware) auch. Hat man seinen Mac erst einmal lieb gewonnen (und einen stattliche Betrag dafür bezahlt), will man sich nicht noch einen Zweitrechner anschaffen. Hier kommt sogenannte Virtualisierungssoftware in’s Spiel. Grob gesagt erstellen diese einen Container, in dem das jeweilige Betriebssystem dann läuft. Hardware (Sound, Grafik, RAM, Prozessor) zapft dieser Container vom “richtigen” Computer an. Ein Kasten, in

14.01.2012 12:50 Uhr, MacBug, Permalink

Repeater: 16 Meter Kabellänge für USB 3.0

Ein aktiver Repeater für USB 3.0 verfünffacht die mögliche Kabellänge. Das Gerät von Newnex kommt dabei ohne eigene Stromversorgung aus, auch mehrere können hintereinandergeschaltet werden. (Netzwerk, USB 3.0)

14.01.2012 12:50 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Fragwürdige Methoden bei Google in Kenia

Google hat sich beim Aufbau einer kenianischen Firmendatenbank bei den Daten eines Konkurrenten bedient.

14.01.2012 12:50 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

AcceleGlove teaches you sign language: we go hands-in (video)

While we wouldn't say worthy devices at CES are rare, it's always welcome when we're dodging those middling tablets and iPhones cases scattered across Las Vega's premier tech event. Made by the Institute for Disabilities Research and Training (IDRT) and funded by the National Science Foundation, the AcceleGlove ties into a camera and PC software to act as an input device for American Sign Language. Currently, software extends to learning functionality, with a tutorial input program and more advanced translation software both on show this week. Accelerometers within the glove measuring finger movement, with the camera able to gauge distance and dynamic movement.We strapped on t

14.01.2012 12:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N erscheint in Deutschland leicht verändert

Samsung hat eine eigene Version des Galaxy Tab 7.0 für Deutschland angekündigt, um so das von Apple erwirkte Verkaufsverbot zu umgehen. Wie schon beim Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 N wurde das Design des sogenannten Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N nur geringfügig verändert: Der silberne Rahmen wurde so modifiziert, dass nun auch die Lautsprecher in ihn integriert sind. Die Specs bleiben aber die gleichen, wovon ihr euch auf der offiziellen Produktseite hinter dem Quelle-Link überzeugen könnt. Das Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N soll Mitte Februar ab 569 Euro auf den Markt kommen. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus N

14.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

Firmware-Update für Crucials M4

Nachdem sich herausstellte, dass Crucials M4 SSD von einem Firmware-Problem betroffen ist, versprach der Hersteller schnelle Abhilfe. Nun steht das Update auf der Website von Crucial bereit und enthüllt weitere Details zu dem Problem.

14.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

iPhone-4S-Start in China: Im Osten nichts neues

Zeitweise bizarre Situationen waren bisher bei Apple-Produktstarts in China zu beobachten gewesen. Grauhändler versuchten, ganze Einkaufswagen voll mit iPhones für den Export abzutransportieren, die Polizei musste wegen zu großen Andrangs die Stores schnell wieder schließen. Gestern beim Verkaufsbeginn des iPhone 4S erreichte die Serie einen neuen Höhepunkt: Wegen zu großer Menschenmengen blieb einer der Stores

14.01.2012 12:20 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE, Permalink

Erneuter Rückschlag für Apple im Patentstreit mit Motorola

Die US-Handelskommission ITC konnte Apples Klage gegen Motorola, bei der es um drei Smartphone-Patente geht, nicht nachvollziehen. Ein Einfuhrverbot von im Ausland produzierten Motorola-Smartphones ist damit vorläufig abgewendet.

14.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, Mac & i, Permalink

Zum Abschluss der CES 2012

Die erste Messe des noch jungen Jahres 2012 ist geschafft! Wie erwartet, gab es Vieles aus dem Consumer- und Elektronik-Bereich zu sehen. Alles wurde mit viel Show begleitet – eben ganz so, wie es der Name der Consumer Electronics Show eben suggeriert. Doch was brachte das am Ende? Ein Fazit.

14.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Erneuter Rückschlag für Apple im Patentstreit mit Motorola

Die US-Handelskommission ITC konnte Apples Klage gegen Motorola, bei der es um drei Smartphone-Patente geht, nicht nachvollziehen. Ein Einfuhrverbot von im Ausland produzierten Motorola-Smartphones ist damit vorläufig abgewendet.

14.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Groß, größer, LCD

Bis vor kurzem waren die richtig großen Diagonalen den Plasmadisplays vorbehalten. Bald wollen Hersteller wie Sharp 80-zöllige Displays mit Flüssigkristalltechnik anbieten. Sogar Plasmaverfechter Panasonic setzt zunehmend auf große LCDs.

14.01.2012 12:05 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Liquipel: Jedes Smartphone ohne Hülle wasserfest machen

Mittels Nanobeschichtung will das junge Unternehmen Liquipel elektronische Geräte wasserdicht machen. Dabei wird das gesamte Gerät inklusive Elektronik versiegelt, was mit Smartphones schon vorführreif ist. (Smartphone, Handy)

14.01.2012 11:50 Uhr, golem, Permalink

Gadgets und Glotzen: Das war die CES 2012

Die Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas endete Freitagnachmittag mit einem neuen Rekord: Laut Ausrichter CEA war die diesjährige Messe mit einer Ausstellungsfläche von 172.892 Quadratmetern größer als je zuvor.

14.01.2012 11:50 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

CES 2012: Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen (Video)

Filed under: Lifestyle Was es bedeutet, an der größten Messe für Unterhaltungelektronik der Welt tagein, tagaus zwischen Hands-On, Keynote, Meeting und Basislager hin und her zu touren, kann wohl nur nachvollziehen, wer dabei war. Oder wer das Video nach dem Break gesehen hat: ein Wettlauf gegen die Uhr, von der Vorsondierung im Engadget-Trailer zum Messestand und zurück!Continue reading CES 2012: Ein Blick hinter die Kulissen (Video)

14.01.2012 11:20 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

Anno 2070: Ubisoft reagiert auf Serverprobleme

In den letzten Tagen häuften sich die Meldungen über Verbindungsprobleme und Serverausfälle im Hinblick auf Anno 2070. Nun hat der Publisher Ubisoft reagiert und mitgeteilt, dass man mit Hochdruck an einer (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaDoom-Studio id Software muss Entwickler entlassenMicrosoft 'erklärt' Suizid-Drohung bei Foxconn

14.01.2012 11:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Offizielle SD-Karten mit WLAN-Modul vor dem Marktstart

In Japan sollen ab nächsten Monat SDHC-Karten mit WLAN-Modul erhältlich sein, die dem neuen offiziellen Standard iSDIO (intelligent SDIO) folgen.

14.01.2012 11:20 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Wasserschutz für Smartphones

Liquipel überzieht Smartphones mit einer wasserabweisenden Nano-Schicht, sodass Spritzwasser und sogar das kurzzeitige Untertauchen in Flüssigkeiten keine Schäden verursachen.

14.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, Mac & i, Permalink

Info: Tastatur für iPhone und Mac gleichzeitig nutzen

14.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, apfelkraft.ch, Permalink

Wasserschutz für Smartphones

Liquipel überzieht Smartphones mit einer wasserabweisenden Nano-Schicht, sodass Spritzwasser und sogar das kurzzeitige Untertauchen in Flüssigkeiten keine Schäden verursachen.

14.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Ericsson nutzt Menschen als Kabel

Auf der CES streamt Ericsson eine MP3-Datei durch den menschlichen Körper. Der Prototyp, der über kapazitive Kopplung funktioniert, soll eine Übertragungsrate von 6 Mbit/s erreichen.

14.01.2012 11:05 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Ganzkörper-Gestensteuerung für alle Sensor-Kameras

Das israelische Unternehmen Omek Interactive zeigte auf der CES eine Ganzkörper-Gestensteuerung, die sich nicht nur mit Microsofts Kinect nutzen lässt.

14.01.2012 10:35 Uhr, Heise, Permalink

Gerücht: iPad 3-Produktion ist angelaufen

Bloomberg berichtet, dass Apple mit der Produktion des nächsten iPads begonnen habe (siehe Quelle-Link). Im März soll das iPad 3 demnach auf den Markt kommen. Es habe einen Quad-Core-Prozessor und einen Bildschirm mit einer besseren Auflösung als das iPad 2, der "Bilder wie gedrucktes Material aussehen lasse". Zudem unterstütze das iPad 3 den neuen Mobilfunkstandard LTE. Apple wollte diese Angaben auf Anfrage von Bloomberg hin nicht bestätigen.Read

14.01.2012 10:20 Uhr, Engadget german, Permalink

[Tipps und Tricks] OS X Lion: Nachrichten auf Sperrbildschirm

Apple spendiert mit jedem System-Update nicht nur neue Funktionen, sondern feilt auch beständig an kleinen Details. Ein nettes neues Detail sind Kurznachrichten auf dem Anmeldebildschirm. Das Eingabefeld dazu befindet sich in den Systemeinstellungen unter „Sicherheit“ und „Allgemein“, wo Sie

14.01.2012 10:20 Uhr, Maclife, Permalink

Raspberry Pi: 35-Dollar-Modell wird jetzt hergestellt

Die Entwickler des Minicomputers Raspberry Pi haben den offiziellen Informationen zufolge mit der Produktion des Model B begonnen. Der Kleinrechner wird zum Preis von rund 35 US-Dollar auf den Markt kommen.Das (Weiter lesen)

14.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

FTC antitrust investigation spreads to Google+

The FTC's investigation into Google has spread into search, a purported insider disclosed Friday night. Following thetech giant's plans this week to put Google+ updates into the search stream, the US regulator was said by Reuters to be probin whether the social network was unfairly pushing down Google's competitors through results. Twitter, among others, have accused Google of 'warping' results by making it hard for Twitter to get as much prominence.

14.01.2012 10:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

AMD Lighting Bolt would echo Thunderbolt on the cheap

AMD is developing a parallel to Intel's Thunderbolt, the chip designer unveiled at a closed-doors demo late into CES. Conspicuously known as Lightning Bolt, what AnandTech would similarly use Mini DisplayPort jacks and would share both power, USB 3.0, and video over a lone cable. Unlike Thunderbolt, it would make very minor changes to the cable and cost as little as a dollar premium over a basic Mini DP connection.

14.01.2012 09:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Nook Tablet bootloader bypassed, Android 4.0 takes its first steps onto the platform

No points for calling this one, but it looks like Android 4.0 is well on its way to the Nook Tablet -- in a decidedly unofficial manner, of course. Just a few days after the tablet's bootloader was bypassed, developer Brandon Bennet (aka Nemith) has now apparently managed to get an early version of the Android 4.0-based CyanogenMod 9 up and running on the device, although you'll still have to wait a bit longer for something that's actually useable. What's more, some other developers have also managed to get the tablet to boot from a microSD card, and there's been some progress with Ubuntu on the tablet as well. Hit the li

14.01.2012 09:20 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Minecraft: Patch 1.1 wurde offiziell veröffentlicht

Die Entwickler aus dem Hause Mojang haben den Patch 1.1 für das Indie-Spiel Minecraft veröffentlicht. Alle wichtigen Änderungen hat man in einem zweieinhalb Minuten langen Video zusammengefasst.Grundsätzlich (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaSony: Keine Vorstellung der PS4 auf der E3-MesseDoom-Studio id Software muss Entwickler entlassen

14.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Rewind - Ausgabe 310 erschienen

Ab sofort steht die 310. Ausgabe unseres wöchentlichen Magazins Rewind zur Verfügung. Wie immer können Sie die aktuelle Ausgabe über MacRewind.de lesen und dort auch im umfangreichen Archiv stöbern. Folgende Themen werden in der neuen Ausgabe behandelt: Praxistest: Philips Bügelkopfhörer Fidelio L1 Tools, Utilities & Stuff [list]Canon: Mit der G1 X gegen den Strom Fuji X-Pro 1: Die Leica für arme? Sonys CES Produktparade LG:

14.01.2012 09:05 Uhr, MacTechNews, Permalink

Keine Torrent-Dateien mehr auf "The Pirate Bay"

Die Betreiber der Torrentsuchmaschine The Pirate Bay haben über den offiziellen Blog bekannt gegeben, dass man künftig keine .torrent-Dateien mehr anbieten wird. Als Nachfolger hat man die so genannten (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMicrosofts Bing zieht erstmals an Yahoo vorbeiMusikstreaming-Dienst Rdio startet in Deutschland

14.01.2012 08:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Sonys PlayStation Vita ausprobiert

Auf der nach eigenen Angaben weltgrößten Elektronikmesse dürfen natürlich auch Spielekonsolen nicht fehlen. Deshalb nutzte Sony den eigenen Auftritt auf der CES in Las Vegas auch zur ersten großen Präsentation der PlayStation Vita außerhalb Japans.

14.01.2012 08:20 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

iPhone 5 und iPad 3 Fakten, Spekulationen sowie Berichte im Überblick

Leute, die Gerüchteküche im Hinblick auf Apples neuen Produktupdates brodelt was das Zeug hält! Auch wenn einige von euch sich erst so wirklich freuen, wenn sie ein neues iPhone 5 und iPad 3 in der Hand halten, verfolgt ein Großteil der Fans auch so manches Gerücht zu den kommenden Apple iDevices mit Spannung. Allein in

14.01.2012 08:05 Uhr, apfelnews, Permalink

Freemake Video Converter 3.0.1.4: Video-Konverter

Bei dem Freemake Video Converter handelt es sich um ein kostenloses Werkzeug zur Konvertierung von Filmen, Fotos und Musik in die Formate AVI, MP4, WMV, MKV, FLV, SWF, 3GP, MPEG und MP3. Wie bereits (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaCDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905 - CDs und DVDs brennenFileZilla 3.5.3 - Kostenloses FTP-Programm

14.01.2012 08:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

Wireshark 1.6.5 - Überwachung von Netzwerken

Wireshark ist ein Tool zur Überwachung von Netzwerken, das auch von vielen Spezialisten eingesetzt wird. Es kann zur Fehlerbehebung, Netzwerkanalyse und auch zur Software- und Protokollentwicklung eingesetzt (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMiranda IM 0.9.41 - Kostenloser Multi-MessengerCDBurnerXP 4.4.0.2905 - CDs und DVDs brennen

14.01.2012 07:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de, Permalink

FTC reportedly adding Google+ to antitrust investigation amid search controversy

In the wake of a recent controversy surrounding Google's decision to feature Google+ content in its search results, the company will face scrutiny of its social networking service from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission as part of an antitrust probe, a new report claims.

14.01.2012 07:20 Uhr, AppleInsider, Permalink

Reacting to Apple at CES 2012: Intel's Ultrabooks to Samsung's Galaxy Note

Without even making an an official appearance at CES as an exhibitor, Apple has become an invisible hand directing the show and what the company's competitors choose to promote as their future strategies. Here's a look at how the industry is chasing Apple at this year's CES.

14.01.2012 07:20 Uhr, AppleInsider, Permalink

Google posts Android Design guide to solve polish woes

Google late this week took the step of posting a guide to help improve the quality of Android apps. Android Design gives developers advice on consistent interface elements but also subjective points such as choices of color and the overall layout. The guide is a living document and should get continual updates as new OS versions and devices come into play.

14.01.2012 06:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Nokia Lumia 900 kommt ohne PenTile-Matrix

Erst vor wenigen Tagen stellte Nokia das Flaggschiff Lumia 900 vor. Wie bereits seit einigen Gerätegenerationen, setzt Nokia auf ein Display mit AMOLED-Technologie. So stellte sich für einige Nutzer die Frage, ob das kommende Aushängeschild über eine PenTile-Matrix verfügt.

14.01.2012 06:35 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

GoPano 360 degree camera with new app updates, case at CES

We originally took a look at the GoPano lens attachment from EyeSee360 last year when it was released -- the lens sits on the back of your iPhone, and allows you to take a full 360 degree picture with a free iPhone app. Since the project went live (it was funded by Kickstarter), EyeSee360 tells TUAW at CES that it's sold very well, and there are updates coming for both the product and the app. For the app, the company is planning an update soon that will add some social sharing options. Already, the app will upload 360 degree video to the main GoPano.com site, which it would like to be seen as

14.01.2012 06:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Matias Tactile One, SlimOne hands-on (video)

We already covered the announcement of the new Matias tactile-keyboards but couldn't resist descending into the show floor in order to get a quick hands-on with the Canadian-made kit. The USB-powered boards contain a Bluetooth module and a physical button (with a blue LED) that you can switch between typing on your desktop and wirelessly to your device. The "Island-Style" SlimOne replicates the look and feel of the current Apple island-keyboard, but with scissor keys, which pleasantly resist your fingers. The '90s style Tactile One forces your hands to readjust back two-decades, but the mechanical board was a joy to use, wi

14.01.2012 06:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Neue Netzkooperation zwischen Telefonica und Telekom

Wie die Telefónica bekannt gab, wird das Tochterunternehmen O2 „in Zukunft“ Teile des Mobilfunknetzes der Deutschen Telekom nutzen. Eine laut eigener Aussage langfristige Vereinbarung soll dies ermöglichen, der Anbieter verspricht sich davon schnelleres mobiles Internet.

14.01.2012 06:05 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Incipio shows off licensed, interchangeable, and battery charger cases at CES

Incipio had a nice booth on the show floor at CES this year, and kindly showed TUAW some of its new offerings in the world of iPhone cases and spare batteries. The latest and greatest news from Incipio is licensed cases -- the company has secured licenses to print cases with art from Magic: The Gathering, Hasbro, Alpine Stars, and gaming accessory company Gunnar, so we got to see those cases displayed at the show. Incipio told us that while licensed cases don't normally sell quite as well as plain cases (we heard last year that black is always the best-selling color for iPhone and iPad cases), licenses can often bring in interest to the company, from consumer buyers to retailers and other companies.

14.01.2012 05:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Embarrassing iPhone concert incident gets explanation

The news story that a persistent iPhone ring (the familiar marimba tones used by no other handset maker) had caused conductor Alan Gilbert to actually stop a performance by the New York Philharmonic, the issue of cell phone annoyances at public performances has risen to the national spotlight. The guilty party, reached by The New York Times, offered effusive apologies and provided an explanation of the incident, which has left him distraught.

14.01.2012 05:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Hands-on: new Samsung Chrome OS devices, notebooks

Samsung had one of its most sweeping notebook updates yet at CES this week and introduced multiple major updates to its notebook line. We had the opportunity to try them all at CES and came away with mixed reactions. Read on for early impressions, including whether or not the Series 9 will give Apple heat in the ultrabook category.

14.01.2012 05:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Former Apple CEO John Sculley says he never fired co-founder Steve Jobs

Former Apple Chief Executive John Sculley has said in recent interviews that the late Steve Jobs was never fired from the company he helped found, an assertion that runs counter to Jobs' own public claims on the matter.

14.01.2012 04:50 Uhr, AppleInsider, Permalink

Moshi releases Clarus headphones at CES

Moshi, makers of a variety of accessories for your Mac and iPhone, have announced a new set of headphones at CES called Clarus. They have two interesting characteristics, one inside the headphones, and one outside. Outside they are a little different than a number of in-ear style headphones in that they have the ear loop to hang over your ear and keep the earpiece in place. They do offer a few sizes of covers for the earbud itself, which is handy, but even better is that you don't have to rely on that to hold them in your ear. Made of a semi-rigid material, the loop is soft to the touch and flexes enough to let you wiggle them around to get the perfect fit. Inside, there is a great big difference: there are two drivers! Generally headphones will have a single driv

14.01.2012 04:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Mac-friendly dating service gains iPhone app

A unique online dating site intended for men and women who already have one thing in common -- a love of Apple products -- has expanded to provide its own iOS app for its users. Cleverly called Cupidtino, the site (which launched over the summer) allows Mac and other Apple users to browse profiles of other users and send messages, pictures and other info to each other. The company, which is not affiliated with Apple, allows users to start browsing profiles without charge immediately.

14.01.2012 04:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012

As CES comes to a close, we've got the second and final Engadget HD Podcast of the show ready for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. The guys of Ceton Corp were good enough to stop by, and they brought their slick six tuner Windows Media Center Embedded DVR and extender boxes with them. After that, we moved on to the rest of the things we've seen here in Las Vegas, including the latest from TiVo, the new LG and Vizio Google TV hardware, Ultraviolet, gesture control and even the fight that broke out on the CES show floor (in the ring, it was a promo for ESPN 3D).Get the podcast[iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast dir

14.01.2012 04:20 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Sony shows off 13-inch VAIO Ultrabook behind glass, we go eyes-on

There seems little doubt that CES 2012 will go down as the year of the Ultrabook, and like clockwork, Sony's getting in on the action, as evidenced by that 13-inch laptop on display behind a plate of glass. Granted, it's not quite as sexy as the further-off hybrid devices we saw the other day -- or even, say the Acer Aspire S5 and HP Envy Spectre, but Sony certainly knows how to design a handsome laptop. And, heck, there's no telling how much the final version will look when it's released later this year -- Sony's not really lett

14.01.2012 03:50 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

SOPA, PIPA proponents drop DNS blocking provision

Key Stop Online Privacy Act promoter Representative Lamar Smith stated Friday that he wanted to remove the domain name blocking provision from the proposed bill. He wanted the Congressional Judiciary Committee to "further examine the issues" surrounding the measure, according to CNET. A corresponding move was already underway with the Senate equivalent of the bill, Protect IP (PIPA), from Senator Patrick Leahy.

14.01.2012 03:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

IK Multimedia introduces new iRig mic, mixer, and stompbox at CES

IK Multimedia is showing off new products in the North Hall of CES 2012 in Las Vegas this week, and they were one of our first stops around the Las Vegas Convention Center. IK Multimedia is behind the popular Amplitube software, and has seen a lot of success with the iRig guitar port for iOS, and its followup, the iRig mic. In fact, given all of that success, IK is really going all out with the iRig brand, introducing a slew of new products to both bring audio in and out of iOS devices. The most impressive new tool on display at the show is

14.01.2012 03:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

A Red Scarlet-X 4K tour around CES 2012 (video)

For the third CES in a row, our old friend Ted Schilowitz has stopped by to let us drool over Red's latest high-end cameras. And boy, this is one helluva camera we have this time. You may recall that last year we were shown a working Scarlet prototype with 3K video resolution and a fixed lens; but fast forward to 2012 and we have the Scarlet-X, a sturdy 4K beast that not only supports interchangeable lens, but it's also actually out on the market. Obviously, the $9,700 base price (excluding the Canon EF len

14.01.2012 03:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Grooveshark launches pure HTML5 web app, faces threats

Rogue music service Grooveshark is attempting to do an end-run around apps that have been pulled from both the iOS App Store and the Android Market by posting a "web app" version of the player in pure HTML5, which should work with most smartphones and tablets as well as most web browsers. In a blog post, the company says it is trying to "reach as many mobile music listeners as we can" but already faces lawsuits from all of the major labels, who accuse the company of illegally misusing rights to the music.

14.01.2012 03:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Wrap-up: Engadget editors sound off on CES 2012

If you've spent any time on this site since Monday, then you know that we've just reached the end of another very successful Consumer Electronics Show, and are packing up to head home (and rest up) until we get ready to return in 2013. As always, there were plenty on gadgets on hand -- far more than even our enormous Engadget team could capture during four long days on the show floor -- so we've opened up the floor to the entire CES crew. Tim Stevens and Darren Murph chime in just below, but jump past the break to hear from the rest of us.

14.01.2012 03:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Engadget Mobile Podcast 121: CES 2012 - 01.12.2012

This was the QVC edition of the Engadget Mobile Podcast, featuring full-on hand modeling by Brad and some really nice close-ups of the new halo devices of CES 2012. A forklift also abducted Myriam. You won't see that in the audio-only podcast, so use your best fan fiction imagination this time or shoot the video to your media streaming device of choice. All that, plus the triumphant return of the newly Fu Manchu'd Sean Cooper. Zing! Video after the break.Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad MolenGuest: Sean CooperProducer: Trent WolbeMusic:

14.01.2012 02:50 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Forum roundup: best bitrate for iTunes AAC encoding and more

Today in the MacNN forums members discuss what the best bitrate is for encoding stereo tracks for iTunes, click here to join in. Today one Fresh-Faced Recruit was looking for some answers as to why a Facebook fan site takes longer to browse, read more here.

14.01.2012 02:50 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Hidden secret apps of CoreServices

Nestled within the bosom of your Mac's system folder lie many powerful and curious applications. Not intended for direct access, the denizens of the CoreServices directory work as clients for other OS apps such as System Preferences or Safari. There are several CoreServices apps we use often at TUAW. Here are some of our favorites. When Safari cannot connect to the Internet, you may be prompted to run Network Diagnostics.app to find the prob

14.01.2012 02:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on (video)

And the hybrid devices keep on coming. Sitting high on a shelf in Microsoft's booth, hidden among the earthly clamshell laptops, is the Toshiba Portege M930, a prototype whose 13-inch screen slides down to completely cover the keyboard. All told, it's awfully reminiscent of the ASUS Eee Pad Slider -- complete with a propped-up display and squat keyboard. The keyboard is so narrow, in fact, that Toshiba had to forgo a traditional trackpad and instead put a touch sensor and buttons over on the right edge. Though it's a bit heavy for an Ultrabook, at 4.2 pounds, it has some Ultrabook-grade innards, including a Core i5 processor, 4GB of RAM, Intel HD 3000 graphics and a 256GB solid-state drive. Take a tour around the device and you'll also find the usual array of ports: dual USB 2.0 sockets, HDMI, an Ethernet jack, an SD

14.01.2012 02:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Steve Jobs to be added to One Club's Creative Hall of Fame

The One Club, a non-profit professional organization for recognizing excellence in the advertising and design industries will induct Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, along with creative talent Paula Green and commercial director Joe Pytka, into its Creative Hall of Fame on January 17th at a ceremony in New York City. Chiat/Day and TBWA/Media Arts Lab pioneer Lee Clow, himself a Hall of Famer, will present some of the 100 Apple ads or designs that have received One Club awards.

14.01.2012 02:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Tesla loses two Model S executives, Elon Musk says it's no big deal

A pair of bigwigs over at electric vehicle maker Tesla have drawn their final checks, with Peter Rawlinson and Nick Sampson calling it quits. The former was the automaker's vice president and chief engineer, while the latter "supervising vehicle and chassis engineering." Ricardo Reyes, a company spokesman, emailed the following: "Having completed conceptual and design engineering work on Model S, Peter has decided to step away to tend to personal matters in the U.K." The Model S, if you'll recall, is the un-launched four-door sedan that has heaps riding on its success, so it's no big shock to

14.01.2012 02:05 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Samsung to release newly-designed Galaxy Tab 7.0N in Germany

Samsung may be bold when it comes to its Apple fanboy commercials, but the handset maker is starting to back down on some of its products. According to BestBoyz.de, the tablet manufacturer is releasing a newly-designed Galaxy Tab 7.0N in Germany that does not infringe on Apple's patents or trademarks. The tablet includes a 7-inch Plane Switching LCD panel, 16 GB of internal storage, 3.2-megapixel rear camera with 720P recording, 1.2-megapixel front camera, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, and Android 3.0.2 Honeycomb. This model is slated for a German only release. It'll be available in white a

14.01.2012 01:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Behind the scenes at CES 2012: getting to a hands-on (video)

Getting to and from an announcement, meeting, or keynote is one of the things we find ourselves doing countless times a day. To truly appreciate just how far we sometimes have to trek to get to the things we're covering at CES is hard to understand unless you've done it. Crowds that delay because they're ambling along, booths that are hard to find, and the time you burn getting to and fro is always at the back of our minds. We thought it a good idea to put together a little tour of how we find and then travel to a booth at CES. Enjoy the video after the break.

14.01.2012 01:50 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Distro's CES Special Edition Part II is ready for download

The tips of our fingers are numb from typing, we're seeing 55-inch OLEDs in our sleep (when we can get it) and we haven't eaten a green vegetable in over a week, all in the interest of bringing you the biggest news from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. If you haven't been glued here since Sunday afternoon, we've put a Distro-flavored bow on our coverage for you. Following up on our first CES special edition, issue 23 collects the biggest breakouts from days four and five, and pulls together a collection of our favorite photos of the robots, autos and crapgadgets we p

14.01.2012 01:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

The Engadget Video Partycast is live from CES at 08:00PM ET!

Boom! Was that a party or what? Another CES is drawing to a close, and it's time for a good, old fashioned Engadget Partycast. Tim and Brian will be joined by, well, just about everyone, to discuss the highlights, lowlights and sidelights from this year's techaganza.Continue reading The Engadget Video Partycast is live from CES at 08:00PM ET!The Engadget Vi

14.01.2012 01:35 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Apple publishes Supplier Responsibility Progress Report

Apple published its report on how it is monitoring contractors to meet standards of worker protection and responsibility. Apple reports that it originated 229 audits throughout its supply chain in 2011, up 80% over 2010, with special emphasis on worker safety and working conditions. The company notes it has required Apple-designed training programs for more than 1 million supply chain employees. Apple has been criticized in the past for not revealing all the supplier relationships it maintains, and the report now shows a list of 156 companies which represent 97% of Apple's procurement expenditures. Apple also claims to have made a

14.01.2012 01:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Kingstons Wi-Drive mit mehr Speicher und Support

Kingston erweitert die erst im Oktober 2011 in Deutschland vorgestellten Wi-Drive in Kürze um ein Modell mit 64 GByte Kapazität. Gleichzeitig baut man den Support für die kompatiblen Geräte weiter aus, nach iOS und Amazons Kindle Fire fehlt nur noch ein wichtiges System, dass aber bereits in der Beta-Phase stecke.

14.01.2012 01:05 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

ITC rules Motorola did not violate Apple patents

Apple's worldwide battle against Google's Android platform was dealt a blow as the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled that Motorola's Droid line of smartphones do not violate Apple's patents.

14.01.2012 01:05 Uhr, AppleInsider, Permalink

Hands-on: KDDI Labs, Kyocera's wild speakerless smartphone

Japan's KDDI Labs and Kyocera used a booth at the back of CES to demonstrate a surprisingly clever audio technology in the US for the first time. Badged as a speakerless smartphone, it vibrates the audio canal to transmit any audio through the entire body of the device it's playing from. We could listen from the top, bottom, or even the back of the prototype Android phone the group had on show, and it was reasonably loud and clear even in a noisy CES show floor environment.

14.01.2012 01:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Bloomberg: iPad 3 to have hi-def screen, LTE compatibility

Citing unnamed sources "familiar with the product," Bloomberg reports that the next iPad, expected to go on sale in March, will sport a "high-definition" screen, use a faster processor and be compatible with Long-Term Evolution (LTE) type 4G cellular networks. The claims summarize most of the educated guesses any Apple-watcher might have about the next iPad, but if true the LTE compatibility coming before the iPhone would be an unusual move.

14.01.2012 01:05 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

Hands-on with new NPR and SYNC Destinations via AppLink

Sadly Ford wouldn't let us rest our rumps in the sexy Evos concept, but we did get a chance to shout some commands at its updated SYNC system and play with a few of the new apps. A rep was kind enough to give us a quick demo of the updated SYNC Destinations app, as well as the newly compatible NPR and IHeartRadio apps for the iPhone. Then we were allowed to climb in the driver's seat of

14.01.2012 00:50 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Haier Brain Wave TV mind-on

We'd all love to be able to control stuff with our minds and seeing as Haier's 58-inch Brain Wave TV was at CES we had to try. To use the mind control, you have to snap a controller on your head which attaches to your earlobe and with a small metal pad on your forehead. Unfortunately, we couldn't interface with the set to change channels and adjust volume and such but there was a game where you try to fly a bird through a maze. How'd we do? Well, we made the bird float up and down but that's about all. So, for those of you with dreams of never again having to relinquish the remote control because you're wearing it, keep dreaming. Video and pics below the break. Gallery:

14.01.2012 00:50 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

News: Apple releases Supplier Responsibility Progress Report, joins Fair Labor Association

Apple today released its 2012 Supplier Responsibility Progress Report (PDF Link) as part of its ongoing efforts to provide acceptable working conditions for those that are involved in building its products. The report itself includes data from 221 audits of Apple’s overseas suppliers, and was accompanied by a list of 156 suppliers (PDF Link) that represent 97 percent of the company’s supply chain, the first time the company has offered…

14.01.2012 00:50 Uhr, iPodlounge, Permalink

News: CEA: iLounge Pavilion sells 95,000 sq. ft. in 3 hours, record attendance and demand

The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has just confirmed a staggering statistic: after selling out its entire original footprint last year in two hours—eventually leading to an even larger, 85,000-square foot space—the 2013 iLounge Pavilion just sold over 95,000 square feet of exhibit space in three hours. According to CEA, demand for additional space is at an all-time high. This year’s Pavilion, which featured over 350 exhibitors,…

14.01.2012 00:50 Uhr, iPodlounge, Permalink

megaPhone iPhone stand is rubbery, battery-free amplification

Here's another quickie for you from CES. I've seen a few physical amplification attempts, some good, some bad. The megaPhone from iSimple sort of sits in-between. It's a little rubbery megaphone for your iPhone which provides some acoustic amplification of your iPhone's tiny speaker. There's a port for the sync cable, and you can use it in portrait or landscape position. How does it work? About as well as you might imagine. Enough to boost the sound a bit, but not so much that it'll fill the room or anything. Still, it's small (basically you can squish it) and if you need a bit of a boost in your audio without resorting to

14.01.2012 00:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

iPad 3 laut Bloomberg-Quellen: Retina-Display, Quad-Core, LTE, März

Drei "mit dem Produkt vertraute Personen" erzählen Bloomberg von den Basis-Spezifikationen der dritten iPad-Generation: Ein Display mit "mehr Pixeln als ein HD-Fernseher", ein Quad-Core-Chip mit "zusätzlicher Grafikleistung" und Unterstützung für LTE-Netze. Angesetzter Verkaufsstart: März. Alles soweit also wie erwartet; ob zusätzlicher Arbeitsspeicher hineinwandert, die Kameras besser werden und das Gehäuse minimal anders

14.01.2012 00:35 Uhr, fscklog, Permalink

Apple loses ITC dispute with Motorola

The International Trade Commission in a ruling (PDF) on Friday denied Apple's complaint against Motorola. Administrative Law Judge Theodore Essex didn't explain what the reason for the rejection had been in the case, which had accused Motorola of violating three patents mostly relating to touchscreens. The ruling is an initial one and will require final approval.

14.01.2012 00:35 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

CES iLounge Pavilion Day 4: Something Different

Among the usual plethora of cases, speakers, earphones and other accessories, we also occasionally see a few products that are a bit unique in their design or approach. Below we’ve highlighted some of the most interesting of these products that we’ve seen. Sound Egg Chair: Designed with an eclectic look that may remind some of Mork from the classic seventies sitcom, the Sound Egg Chair provides a 5.1 channel surround sound system built…

14.01.2012 00:35 Uhr, iPodlounge, Permalink

Lantronix xPrintServer brings networked printers within reach of iOS devices

For enterprises and small businesses that are embracing iOS devices to empower employees, printing from those devices can be problematic. The solution for many organizations with scads of networked printers and armfuls of iPads and iPhones is to set up one or more Macs or PCs to handle print sharing via apps like Printopia. The app makes networked printers visible to AirPrint-enabled devices. To complement the software-only solutions, Lantronix has developed the xPrintServer (US$149.95), a device that automatically discovers networked printers and makes them all available to your iOS devices for quick and easy printing. Why would yo

14.01.2012 00:24 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog, Permalink

Pod2Gs Untethered Jailbreak Lücke Corona wird mit iOS 5.1 Update geschlossen!

Jailbreak Fans aufgepasst. Seit geraumer Zeit können Besitzer eines A4 Chip iDevices aufatmen. Pod2G ist es gelungen den neusten Corona untethered Jailbreak für Apples aktuelles iOS 5.0.1 unter die breite Jailbreak-Jünger Masse zu bringen. Nun schlägt eine Hand voll eingefleischter Jailbreak-Entwickler via Twitter die Alarmtrommel.  Wie es aussieht, hat Apple einen Weg gefunden die aktuelle

14.01.2012 00:24 Uhr, apfelnews, Permalink

Video game sales drop 21 percent in US as kids remember there's an outdoors

Normally the holidays are good to video game sales. This year, though, not so much. According to NPD game sales in December were down 21 percent over the same time last year, to just $3.99 billion. Hardware sales took an even larger nosedive, plummeting 28 percent, and accessories dropped 27 points. For the full year, video game sales were down 8 percent compared with 2010, and even digital sales suffered. Downloadable content, in app purchases, subscriptions and other non-physical media gaming sales totaled between $16.3 and $16.6 billion -- down 2 percent from last year. And, in case you're interested, the best selling game of the year was

14.01.2012 00:24 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Ultrabook or tablet? Compal shows off hybrid reference design (video)

We knew CES would bring a slew of Ultrabooks, but who could have predicted 2012 would be the year of the franken-gadget? So far this week, we've seen Lenovo's IdeaPad Yoga, two hybrids from Gigabyte and a pair of 13- and 5.5-inch tablet prototypes from Toshiba. And that's saying nothing of Intel's Nikiski prototype and its promise of

14.01.2012 00:24 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

ITC preliminary ruling says Motorola's Droid series doesn't violate Apple patents

As myriad legal tussles roll on between smartphone manufacturers, Apple's suffered a knock-back by the International Trade Commission. Apple first lodged its complaint against Moto in October 2010, accusing its Droid family of violating the patents found in its own phones. This was countered by a volley of patent violation complaints from Motorola. Granted, this is still a preliminary ruling, but looks like Motorola may have won this round of legal drudgery.ITC preliminary ruling says Motorola's Droid series doesn't violate Apple patents origi

14.01.2012 00:24 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with CEA's Gary Shapiro

CEA's Gary Shapiro takes time out of his busy schedule to talk about all this CES business that we've geeking out on all week. Join us live at 6:45PM ET.Continue reading Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with CEA's Gary ShapiroLive from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with CEA's Gary Shapiro originally appeared on

14.01.2012 00:24 Uhr, Engadget, Permalink

Hands-on: Dell XPS 13 looks familiar

We've at last had a first-hand look at the upcoming Dell XPS 13 on the CES show floor. The ultrabook on an initial glance bears more than a passing resemblance to the MacBook Air, down to the side port layouts and the single-piece, multi-touch trackpad; there's no question of who inspired the design. It remains something of its own beast, however, and the combination of aluminum (mostly on the lid) as well as a tightly constructed body give it a much more premium feel than we're used to from Dell.

14.01.2012 00:20 Uhr, MacNN, Permalink

CES iLounge Pavilion Day 4: Accessory Highlights for Kids

One of the Apple accessory areas of particular interest to iLounge’s editors are products for kids—speakers, cases, and headphones if they’ve been designed to be safe for little ears. Here are a few of the more noteworthy items we saw at this year’s CES, which is just now winding down in Las Vegas. Case-Mate: Showed off a huge collection of kids’ cases, including many made from multi-layered rubber with different cool…

14.01.2012 00:20 Uhr, iPodlounge, Permalink

Portable Sound Labs at 2012 CES: Most Improved Award

We have to give Portable Sound Labs credit as the “most improved” developer we spotted at CES: after some stale past products, the new design direction it was showing off at this year’s International CES has us genuinely excited. On display were some unique speakers, many of which are still in the prototype phase but are slated to be released later this year. The first is Aire SideKick, an iPad 2 speaker that doubles as a cover for…

14.01.2012 00:20 Uhr, iPodlounge, Permalink

webOS 3.0.5 für das HP TouchPad verfügbar

Wie der Support-Website von HP zu vernehmen ist, ist für das Tablet TouchPad (ComputerBase-Test) des weltgrößten Computer-Herstellers eine Aktualisierung verfügbar. Sie hebt die Software-Version des Tablets auf webOS 3.0.5 an.

14.01.2012 00:05 Uhr, ComputerBase, Permalink

Sieben Jahre BYODKM (Video)

Es scheint eine komplett andere Zeit gewesen zu sein: Da präsentierte Steve Jobs im Januar 2005 auf der Macworld San Francisco den Mac mini und wies als allererstes ausgiebig auf das optische Laufwerk hin. Das hat der Mac mini inzwischen zwar nicht mehr, doch trotz Intels Clownsversuchen (ursprünglich steckte schließlich noch ein

14.01.2012 00:05 Uhr, fscklog, Permalink