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09.05.2012 24:00 Uhr
Braven Six Series hands-on
Remember those Braven speakers from a few weeks back? Well, guess what, the trio made an appearance here at CTIA and we finally got to put our shaky, caffeine-fueled hands on them. The Six Series of Bluetooth boxes is (going from left to right in the image above) the 600, the 650 and the 625s. Both the 600 and 650 are crafted from the same aircraft-g
09.05.2012 23:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft joins Hybrid Memory Cube Consortium to develop new DRAM standard
Intel unveiled its Hybrid Memory Cube at IDF late last year, and the company hasn't wasted time moving forward with this new DRAM architecture; it even created an alliance dedicated to standardizing and implementing the technology. Now Microsoft wants in on the action: the outfit just announced that it will lend its clout to the Hybrid Memory Cube Consortium. To jog your memory, HMC technology promises seven times the efficiency of current DRR3 memory modules and is being vaunted by Intel et al. a
09.05.2012 23:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pogoplug Team software transforms server into cloud storage
Leveraging the popular home and SOHO Pogoplug network and internet storage system, Pogo is unveiling Pogoplug Team. Pogoplug Team is a cloud enabled server system designed to be installed on existing IT assets, creating a private cloud for group access to files on any computer, web browser, mobile device, or tablet.
09.05.2012 23:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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OS X 10.7.4 goes live, fixes FileVault security issue
Following several weeks of developer testing, Apple has released the completed version of OS X 10.7.4. Now available though Lion's Software Update mechanism, the upgrade deals with several security, reliability and compatibility problems. Most notably it fixes a security issue in FileVault which could potentially expose a person's passwords in plain text.
09.05.2012 23:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Google+: Aktualisierte iOS-App mit frischer Optik
Die erste Version der iOS-App für Googles Social Network Google+ hinterließ noch den Eindruck eines in eine App gepressten Web-Formulars. Mit der heute veröffentlichten Version (2.0.0.5888) hat sich der Suchmaschinen-Gigant deutlich ins Zeug gelegt und noch vor dem Update der Android-App eine neue iOS-Fassung veröffentlicht.
Die neue Version von Google+ für iOS* wurde von Vic Gundotra als “Augenschmaus” bezeichnet. Und so fallen auch gleich nach dem Update die deutlichen Änderungen auf. Dominierte bisher der Text, versuchen nun grafische Elem
09.05.2012 23:35 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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CineSkates go mini, still harnessing the power of smooth
You remember CineSkates, right? They're the camera tripod that looks like a Gorillapod that's just discovered the miracle of rollerblading. It's got a little sibling now -- the miniSkates Video Dolly, a rollable mount that works with phones and cameras that weigh up to 1.5 pounds. The minis are available for $150 as a complete set (Gorillapod included) or $95 for just the skates. Check out the smooth video after the break.Continue reading CineSkates go mini
09.05.2012 23:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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GE's 27-watt LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulbs set to light up our lives next year
As if you didn't already have enough reason to be pumped for this week's Lightfair trade show in Vegas -- GE is talking up its new 27-watt Energy Smart LED bulb that can product enough power (1,600-plus lumens) to replace a standard 100-watt incandescent bulb. The bulb, which joins 13-watt and 9-watt LED bulbs (replacements for 60- and 40-watt incandescents, respectively) offers up 25,000 hours of life, which should give you roughly 22.8 years, assuming you use it about three hours a day. It'll be hitting the U.S. and Canada in the first half of next year for an undetermined price. Check the illuminating press release after the break.
09.05.2012 23:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Briefly: Dolphin, Expensify updates released in App Store
MoboTap has launched updates for both the iPad and iPhone versions of its mobile Dolphin Browser. The iPad version has gained Retina graphics, as well as a new Browsing History feature that allows users to see past sites and searches displayed as suggestions while searching in the URL bar. Meanwhile, the iPhone version has gained a Tab Restore feature that will restore previously opened tabs if Dolphin is shut down while running in the background. The update will also now remember the last used keyboard layout, and includes various stability and performance enhancements.
09.05.2012 23:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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TUAW TV Live: Handy tips from Steve and Doc
Today on TUAW TV Live Hawaii's most famous podcaster -- Doc Rock -- is going to join me for an hour of handy tips that you may not already know about as a Mac or iOS user. If you're in the chat room -- which we hope you will be -- be sure to pipe up with your favorite tips, too!
We'll also have a short look at some new products that have arrived at the top secret TUAW Labs, including Kanex's new ATV Pro, the Cellink I power/media syncing device, and a pretty amazi
09.05.2012 23:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Samsung snaps up mSpot, teases a boost to media cloud efforts
Talk of a Samsung cloud service might not have panned out at the Galaxy S III event, but that doesn't mean the Korean electronics giant isn't interested in the space. Samsung has just acquired mSpot, best known for its cloud music storage and its earlier movie streaming tie-ins with carriers. The exact intentions aren't
09.05.2012 23:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.05.2012 23:00 Uhr
OS X Lion updated: 10.7.4 fixes FileVault vulnerability
Fire up Software Update if you're using Lion, and be prepared to have your passwords protected by encryption, as they should be. After a nasty error in 10.7.3, fixed in the just-out 10.7.4 update, I'm hoping Apple learned a lesson.
The update also includes a few welcome fixes for other issues. From Apple:
The 10.7.4 update is recommended for all OS X Lion users and includes general operating system fixes that improve the stability, compatibility, and security of your Mac including fixes that:
Resolve an issue where the "Reopen windows when logging back in" setting is always enabled
Improve compatibility with certain British third-party U
09.05.2012 22:51 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Rhode & Schwarz anechoic test chamber waves-on
We're oft treated to fantastic news by the FCC while devices are tested in its immense labyrinth of labs but what we've not seen much of is the type of equipment contained within them. While the smaller Rhode & Schwarz TS8991 that we had a peek at today is used more for antenna design purposes and not by the FCC, it still offers some interesting -- and frighteningly complicated -- insight into the world of those who make your handsets work. The MIMO test we watched involved two theta positioners (which can be seen in the picture above) that ro
09.05.2012 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Join us live for Bill Clinton's CTIA keynote tomorrow at 3PM ET
Well, we kicked off the week with the current king of regulation, now we end the event with a keynote from a former regulatory king maker. President Bill Clinton will be taking the stage tomorrow afternoon to talk about something. The philanthropist and former commander-in-chief took the long trip to N'awlins to address the industry and press, so we assume he's got something important to say. If you want to find out
09.05.2012 22:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft joins Hybrid Memory Cube Consortium
Microsoft has joined the Hybrid Memory Cube Consortium. Fronted by Micron, Samsung, and IBM, the HMCC aims to create more efficient memory for high-performance computing and other similar applications, using increased bandwidth compared to what current memory architectures can provide.
09.05.2012 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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Briefly: QuarkXPress 9 upgrades, Barcode 2.0 for FCP
Quark has announced that all customers using QuarkXPress version 3 or later can now upgrade to QuarkXPress 9 for $349. QuarkXPress 9, which is regularly priced at $849, is a page layout and design tool that can help developers create content to be published on digital devices. In order to upgrade customers must have a valid, registered, and activated serial number, however those who are unable to locate their serial number may be able to upgrade by providing proof of purchase or completing an online missing serial number form.
09.05.2012 22:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Odoyo SlimCoat for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
If you've been missing the style of Apple's original iPad Case, you're in luck. Odoyo's SlimCoat for iPad 2 and the third-generation iPad ($50) is a slightly nicer looking take on the original iPad folio-style case, but has a very similar structure. Without an iPad in it, the rubber and faux leather case sits completely flat. There are well-cut but not perfectly centered openings for the buttons and ports, and the front lid can tuck under a flap on…
09.05.2012 22:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Rumor: Rovio's new game is Casey's Contraptions
148Apps has done a little bit of digging, and has possibly discovered what Angry Birds creators Rovio are up to next. Rovio recently released a thank you/teaser video for a full billion Angry Birds downloads, and in the very end of that video, a character appears: It's a younger kid, with some pulleys and balloons in the background.
Haven't we seen that kid before? Indeed, it appears to be Casey, of Casey's Contraptions, an iOS game that came out around this time last year. That
09.05.2012 22:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple releases OS X 10.7.4
Hey Mac users: are you ready for an update? Because Apple is dropping its latest OS version on your heads. 10.7.4 just dropped, and it brings with it a number of small fixes to help improve things like security, stability and compatibility for your system. The update promises to fix an issue with the "Reopen windows when logging back in" setting, compatibility with some third-party keyboards and the ability to copy files to SMB servers, among others. You can check out a more complete list of fixes at the source link below.Continue reading Apple releases OS X 10.7.4
09.05.2012 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google+ for iPhone gets big visual makeover in 2.0 update
Users of the Google+ iPhone app have sometimes complained that their version isn't given the same love as that for Android users. The TLC level just got a boost today, as a Google+ 2.0 update has remade the app in style: it now has a more immersive "carousel" for streams, with stylized fonts, a greater emphasis on profile photos and a whole lot less of that humdrum white. Actions like a +1 vote are more prominent at the same time. If you're of the Apple-owning persuasion, you can get the updated app now; Android users are also being teased with a future update that will bring some "extra surprises" within a few weeks.
09.05.2012 22:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Camalen Vision for iPad (3rd-Gen)
Camalen's latest is a bit of a spin on the normal folio-style case. Vision ($139), advertised specifically for the third-generation iPad, looks like many genuine leather cases and is lined with a soft material on the inside. The flat back rises a little too high, making the Sleep/Wake and volume buttons somewhat harder to press, and the bezel coverage is just a bit off center. Three leather straps on the inside of the cover allow the case to be…
09.05.2012 22:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Google Maps for Android takes you inside with improved walking directions
All right, so Google Maps has gotten you safely to your destination. Now what?! Don't panic -- the company is rolling out indoor walking directions for the app's latest Android release. Version 6.7 also features 360-degree photo views of businesses, to help ensure that you really don't get lost once inside. Also new is nearby deals that can be accessed by clicking "Offers," so you can nab some sweet deals within arms' reach. The latest version is up for the download now via Google Play. If you're still lost, please consult the instructional video after the break.
09.05.2012 22:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Alcatel OneTouch 995 hands-on
Alcatel's OneTouch 995 first graced our pages back in November, which promised pumped-up specs and a departure from the company's traditional low-end lineup. We've now managed to lay our hands upon the device, and while it sports only Gingerbread (which contradicts those Ice Cream Sandwich rumors), it's really quite nice -- especially given the low price. While the hardware is relatively unassuming, that's not a bad thing. Instead, the OneTouch 995 manages to include just enough quality components to make the handset both attractive and functional. It features a 1.4GHz CPU, along with an admirable 4.3-inch, 800 x 4
09.05.2012 22:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Autodesk 123D Catch for iPad turns photos into 3D models
Autodesk has released 123D Catch, a new app for the iPad. The software is used to turn 2D photos into 3D models; in reality, a person uploads photos taken or stored on an iPad to the Autodesk Cloud, where the actual conversion happens. Up to 40 photos can be uploaded, and push notifications tell users when a render is finished.
09.05.2012 22:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Grocery iQ for iOS adds speech recognition
There's no shortage of grocery lists apps for the iPhone and iPad. One of the more popular apps is the free Grocery iQ, which has added speech recognition from Nuance in an update available today. That addition hoists Grocery iQ a bit above the average list-maker.
You can add items to your shopping list by typing, scanning barcodes, and now by simply talking to your iPhone. The app lets you access coupons (the app is provided by Coupons.com) and also find nearby grocery stores. The app database accesses millions of items, so you're unlikely to be stuck with an item that is unknown.
When you first start up the app your list is already populated, and I saw some ads from Hormel with accompanying coupo
09.05.2012 22:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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09.05.2012 22:00 Uhr
PayPal and Softbank announce new joint venture in Japan, mobile app
PayPal has joined forces with Softbank to bring its mobile payment system/digital wallet to Japan. PayPal Here uses an encrypted card reader -- like its BFF Square, and more recently, VeriFone -- to minimize users' cash dependency. There's also a redesigned app that makes it easier for customers to locate participating merchants whi
09.05.2012 21:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Enki Genius Case for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
Like its iPod touch case, Enki's Clear and Color Sync Genius Cases for iPad 2 and the third-generation iPad ($25) are pretty simple, but the fact that they're made in the USA is heavily promoted. Both have the same exact structure, with the only difference being the level of transparency. They're Smart Cover-compatible, with full edge protection and openings for the ports and buttons. If you're feeling patriotic, you might want to consider one of…
09.05.2012 21:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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T-Mobile targets iPhone, AT&T in new ad
T-Mobile is really shaking up its ad strategy lately. First, their demure young lady in the cute dress became a leather-wearing biker chick (supposedly to show off how fast the company's new network is), and now they're targeting AT&T and the iPhone directly, in the new ad you can see below.
There's an interesting subtext on this one, however, and that's that T-Mobile is likely going to finally get the iPhone on its network later this year. So this ad is a surgical poke rather than a broad swipe: it attacks AT&T's service, and subtly hints that the iPhone would be so much bet
09.05.2012 21:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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News: Echofon enhances Push Notifications
Naan Studio has updated its Echofon Twitter clients for iOS adding support for more configurable push notifications and fixing several other small issues. In Echofon 5.2 users can now choose to receive push notifications only for mentions from users that they follow; users will also now receive silent notifications even during “Quiet” periods. The update also fixes issues with notifications continuing to be received for deleted accounts,…
09.05.2012 21:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Notebooks app adds rich-text editing and more
Alfons Schmid has released a major update to his Notebooks app for the iPhone and iPod touch adding a multitude of new features and enhancements. Notebooks 5.0 now sports a completely new interface designed to be more modern and intuitive. New features include support for formatting documents in iOS 5 with WYSIWYG editing, document styles, paragraph formats, embedded images and lists, text styles, font colours, highlighting and more. Users can also…
09.05.2012 21:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Unnecto Quattro hands-on (video)
It's Italian for the number four and also the name of a certain German auto, but Unnecto's latest device bearing that very moniker has little to do with either. In fact, the star feature of this low-end Android 2.3.5 handset, shown off on the CTIA 2012 show floor, is its ability to accommodate dual-SIMs. Yes, much like the touchscreen-only TAP that preceded it, this phone offers users with multiple lines the option to pack two SIMs -- full-sized and micro -- for easy account switching. Spec-wise, the 4-inch handset's no
09.05.2012 21:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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AT&T cancels plans to release Samsung Skyrocket HD, likely setting sights on Galaxy S III
Remember the Samsung Skyrocket HD for AT&T? Great, now forget it. According to Sammy, the largest GSM carrier has decided to forego the mysteriously absent device, announced all the way back at January's AT&T Developer Summit, in order to focus on other products. This move adds credence to our suspicions that this particular handset wouldn't have a distinct place in the lineup alongside the carrier's version of the Galaxy S III, which hasn't been officially announced for US availability y
09.05.2012 21:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Enki Soft Touch iPod Case for iPod touch 4G
Enki's Soft Touch iPod Case for the most recent iPod touch ($15) isn't the most exciting case in the world, but it gets the job done at a reasonable price; although the official MSRP is $15, it's available for $10 on the company's website. A simple plastic slider, the case comes in a handful of colors. It leaves open the entire bottom edge, as well as the Sleep/Wake button, rear camera and mic, and volume buttons. We found the latter buttons harder…
09.05.2012 21:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Moredays HD provides a highly visual day planner
Moredays has released Moredays HD, a unique new graphical time management tool for iPad users that focuses on images rather than text. Combining the features of a digital planner and a scrapbook, Moredays uses pictures, doodles and sketches to help users organize information in the style of a traditional paper planner. Users can record events, tasks, notes and contacts within the app or simply save an item to the inbox and decide on its type later;…
09.05.2012 21:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Daily Update for May 9, 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.
09.05.2012 21:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Engadget Mobile Podcast 137 - 05.09.2012
A six-person Engadget Mobile Podcast that clocks in under two hours? You know something's up. We'll give you a hint: it's four-letter acronym that rhymes with "sepia" and tastes great with a healthy dose of spicy red rooster sauce. Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen, Joseph Volpe Guest: Terrence O'Brien, Zach Lutz, Sean Cooper Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Tycho - Coastal Brake (Ghostly International) 00:03:44 -
09.05.2012 21:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Review: iBackFlip Studios Somersault for iPad
Like the previous version, Somersault is primarily made of nylon, which is a smart choice for a bag like this. It’s mostly black, although you have a choice of a red, grey, or blue accent stripe across the front. The bag measures 14” wide by 10” tall, and the only major exception to the shiny nylon is netted, padded material on the inside of the shoulder strap and the back of the bag. That strap is adjustable using a clip in the…
09.05.2012 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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News: Case-Mate intros rPET cases for iPhone 4/4S
Case-Mate has introduced its new rPET cases for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. Made from 100% recycled post-consumer PET bottles, the cases feature a glossy, translucent finish, open access to all ports, controls, and cameras, and are made using roughly one recycled plastic bottle per case. Case-Mate’s rPET cases for the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S are available now and sell for $30 each.
09.05.2012 21:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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09.05.2012 21:00 Uhr
News: SuperTooth ships Crystal Bluetooth speakerphone
SuperTooth has announced that its Crystal Bluetooth speakerphone is now available. First debuted at the 2012 CES, the Crystal is a pill-shaped speakerphone designed to clip to a car’s sun visor. Features include a black brushed metal body, a magnetic clip, automatic pairing and multi-point technology for connecting to two phones at once, over 20 hours of talk time and 40 days of stand=by per charge, the ability to receive streaming music and…
09.05.2012 20:50 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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TUAW TV Live at 5 PM EDT: Steve and Doc talk tips
It's always fun when someone shows you a Mac or iOS tip that has you saying "I didn't know you could do that!" I surprised myself last week when I showed fellow blogger Erica Sadun a simple Finder keyboard shortcut that she wasn't aware of, and she made squeeing noises expressing her pleasure at learning something new.
Well, on today's TUAW TV Live Doc Rock and I are going to see if we can show y'all some fun tips to make your Apple life easier and more enjoyable. Hawaii's most famous tech geek and DJ will be joining me for an hour that's sure to g
09.05.2012 20:36 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Pioneer touts world's first car GPS with augmented reality HUD (video)
We've seen augmented reality, and GPS with augmented reality, but we haven't seen the two combined at the front of a car's windshield. A pair of Cyber Navi rigs from Pioneer promise to change all that, using an add-on, laser-projected heads-up display from MicroVision that shows driving directions just above the road itself, making sure that you focus on what's in front rather than squinting at th
09.05.2012 20:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft legt Flash-Alternative Silverlight 5.1 vor
Microsoft hat ohne große Ankündigung mit der Auslieferung von Silverlight in der neuen Version 5.1 begonnen. Es ist das erste Update für Microsofts Flash-Alternative seit im Dezember 2011 die Version 5 (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaApple schließt mit iOS 5.1.1 vier SicherheitslückenPatch-Day: Microsoft veröffentlicht 7 neue Updates
09.05.2012 20:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Afghan photographers eschew electronics for wooden camera portraits (video)
If retro-style snaps are worth a billion dollars à la Instagram, what does that say about the value of real prints taken with pre-WWII gear? Reminding us that early cameras were photochemical and shutterless, Kabul is home to two lone holdouts who still practice the 75-year-old art of wooden camera photography. Due to a ban on picture-taking by the Taliban, and then an influx of cheap digital cameras, the number of practitioners of kamra-e-faoree has steadily dwindled. But thanks to the Afghan Box Camera Project, the legacy left by these artisa
09.05.2012 20:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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iPod owners contacted in lawsuit over iTunes monopoly
People who bought an iPod classic, shuffle, touch, or nano between September 12th, 2006 and March 31st, 2009 are being notified that they could participate in a pending class action lawsuit, reports say. Emails are being sent out this week referring people to ipodlawsuit.com, for extra details, even though there has been no settlement or ruling. The suit was originally filed by Thomas Slattery in 2005, based on an incident in 2004, when RealNetworks released software called Harmony.
09.05.2012 20:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Garmin Fit for iOS adds Live Track to broadcast your status
Garmin Fit is a US$0.99 iPhone app that is used as a training tool for walking or cycling. The app uses GPS to keep track of your exercise stats, like speed, distance traveled, route traveled and an estimate of calories burned. This data can be uploaded to GarminConnect, a web-based service. The app also allows you to select music that is on your iPhone to accompany you while you exercise.
With the latest update to the app, Garmin has added Live Track (available as an in-app purchase), which allows you to send a 'follow me' invitation to others via email, Facebook or Twitter. They'll get a link that lets them monitor your elapsed time, distance, speed, elevation and more. Just the thing to let someone virt
09.05.2012 20:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Ask iLounge: Tracking down phantom Podcasts in iTunes
Q: In the podcast menu on my second-generation Apple TV there is an audio podcast that I unsubscribed to years ago, even before I bought the Apple TV. It only shows up on the Apple TV menu—not in iTunes. I have searched all subfolders in the iTunes folders and can’t find any sign of it. Any idea how I can delete it once and for all? - Mark A: For whatever reason, podcasts unsubscribed to or deleted from the Podcasts listing in iTunes don’t…
09.05.2012 20:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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09.05.2012 20:00 Uhr
N.O.V.A. 3 für das iPad ist da (Video)
Filed under: Games, iPad
N.O.V.A. 3, der neueste Teil des von Halo inspirierten FPS-Games von Gameloft, ist heute im neuseeländischen App Store aufgetaucht. Bei uns ist das im Vergleich zum grafisch schon recht überzeugenden Vorgänger nochmal deutlich visuell aufgebrezelte Game zwar noch nicht zu haben, das dürfte sich aber bald ändern. Neue Features sind unter anderem ein Multiplayer-Modus für 12 Spieler, neue Maps, jede Menge neue Waffen und Gegner und ein verbessertes Steuern von Fahrzeugen. Video nach dem Break.
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09.05.2012 19:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Telefónica launches Tu Me app: brings free VoIP calling and messaging to the iPhone
We don't understand exactly what European big-hitter Telefónica is set to gain from its new app. Free VoIP calls and messaging doesn't sound like a massive money-spinner for a company that steers several of Europe's biggest mobile carriers, but that's what its new app is offering. Tu Me can connect through either WiFi or your own phone signal and throws in some location-sharing features for good measure. The app still will still find it tough to break through on the iPhone, which already has plenty of options, include VoIP champ Skype and the home-grown iMessage. According to The Verge,
09.05.2012 19:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Windows 8: Lenovo kündigt ThinkPad-Tablets an
Lenovo will im kommenden Jahr neben diversen anderen Geräten mit Windows 8 auch ein Tablet mit der neuen Ausgabe von Microsofts Betriebssystem auf den Markt bringen, das Teil der auf Firmenkunden (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMS Removal Tool: Version 4.8 zum Download bereitVerzögerte Android-Updates: Keiner will schuld sein
09.05.2012 19:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Report: AirPort
lively comparison of Apple offerings against third-party alternatives, looking at features, costs and reliability, with customer experiences for context
09.05.2012 19:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Soundfreaq Sound Stack SFQ-03: ein Erfahrungsbericht
Laut Hersteller Soundfreaq soll das drahtlose (Bluetooth) Audiosystem Sound Stack SFQ-03 kraftvollen, detailreichen und präzisen Klang auch für höchste Ansprüche liefern. Dazu ein etwas ungewöhnlicher Test.
Als versierte Software-Redakteurin bin ich eher im grafischen Bereich zugange und teste Programme für Grafiker, oder schreibe Tutorials für solche, die es werden wollen. Adobe Co sind mir also geläufig, ebenso mein unentbehrliches und fleißiges Arbeitstier, der Mac und mein ständiger Begleiter, das iPhone. Hardware anderer Art betrachte ich eher mit Skepsis; vertraut mit der Maus und meinem Wacom-Tablett
09.05.2012 19:36 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Judge throws out Proview lawsuit against Apple in California
A California judge threw out Proview's iPad trademark lawsuit against Apple in the US, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. This dismissal is inconsequential to the trademark case which is making its way through the Chinese court system. Apple asked for and was granted the dismissal which lets the Asian court system make the final decision on the trademark infringement suit.
Apple and Proview are discussing settlement terms for the infringement case which is being heard in Guangdong province. A recent report suggests there is a wide gap between the settlement being proposed by the two companies.
09.05.2012 19:36 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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AT&T's Glenn Lurie sees the end of WiFi-only tablets
AT&T's Glenn Lurie believes that WiFi-only tablets won't be around for long as the cost of cellular modems falls. Talking at CTIA Wireless, the "emerging devices" honcho thinks that the low ($30) cost of an HSPA+ radio will eventually make manufacturers abandon the two-tier model -- doubling the potential customers for his network. He pointed to the success of the sold-out Pantech Element and has said that the company would be offering similarly e
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujitsu bringt High-End-Notebook mit Luftreiniger
Der japanische Elektronikkonzern Fujitsu hat ein Notebook vorgestellt, das nicht nur mit neuester Computertechnologie aufwartet, sondern auch noch einen eingebauten Luftreiniger an Bord hat. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMicrosoft nutzt Dopplereffekt für Kinect-AlternativeTSMC schrumpft ARM-Chip und erreicht 3,1 GHz
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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HP launches new AIO printer with mobile printing, apps
In a flurry of product announcements from Shanghai, HP introduced one new All-in-One (AIO) printer, a replacement for the current 5510 called the 5520 that addresses all the significant omissions of the previous model, mainly the duplexing and layout support. The 5520 e-All-in-One features a new automatic duplexer for easy two-sided support, along with options for booklet and multi-page printing. Wireless mobile printing is also supported.
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HP intros 23-inch 2311xi IPS LED monitor in China
At its press event in China, HP showed off an upcoming HD monitor, the 23-inch 2311xi. It uses In-Plane Switching technology for the LED backlight to make the colors sharper and the viewing angles wider. Connections are generous and include a VGA, DVI-D and HDCP-compliant HDMI inputs.
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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HP shows OfficeJet 150 portable all-in-one printer
HP also introduced two new printers in Shanghai, with the portable all-in-one OfficeJet 150. It's meant to be taken along on trips with notebooks. It can print, scan, and copy letter-sized pages and has a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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First Looks: Kanex ATV Pro HDMI to VGA Adapter for Apple TV
Before now, users who wanted to hook an Apple TV up to a projector could only do so if the latter had HDMI input, which is becoming more common but still rare compared with pervasive VGA connectors, particularly in schools without projector upgrade budgets. Kanex's new ATV Pro ($59) is the first Apple TV-matching solution to address this issue. One end plugs into the HDMI port on the Apple TV -- or any other HDMI-equipped hardware -- and the other…
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Toyota: Elektro-SUV für den US-Markt
Der mit einem Antriebsstrang von Tesla Motors ausgestattete RAV4 EV wird zunächst in Kalifornien für 50.000 US-Dollar verkauft. In dem US-Staat gibt es strenge Abgasvorschriften und besondere Kaufanreize für E-Autos.
09.05.2012 19:35 Uhr, Heise,
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Canon 5D Mark III und Nikon D800 im ausführlichen Videovergleich (Video)
Filed under: Digitalkameras
Falls ihr euch nicht zwischen Canon 5D Mark III und Nikon D800 entscheiden könnt oder euch einfach für beide Kameras interessiert, dürfte der ausführliche Vergleich von Dave Dugdale von Learning DSLR Video was für euch sein. Der hat sie in einem knapp zwanzigminütigen Video (nach dem Break) ausgiebigst in den unterschiedlichsten Lichtsituationen, in Zeitlupe und Zeitraffer und diversen Spezialsituationen gegeneinander antreten lassen, denn er will sich selbst eine von beiden zulegen.
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09.05.2012 19:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Schweiz setzt Unterzeichnung von ACTA aus
Der Schweizer Bundesrat will die Kritik an dem umstrittenen Anti-Piraterie-Abkommen ernst nehmen und will nun erst einmal beobachten, wie die Entwicklung in der EU weitergeht. Dort stehen für ACTA immer mehr Ampeln auf Rot.
09.05.2012 19:20 Uhr, Heise,
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How Apple, GE brands weather bad press
According to YouGov BrandIndex, Apple's public reputation in the U.S. is "Teflon" compared to another large brand -- GE. YouGov BrandIndex compared the two companies, both of which have recently gone through tax avoidance "scandals," and found that Apple's reputation was untarnished and almost unchanged after the recent NY Times revelation (
09.05.2012 19:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Wolfenstein 3D celebrates 20 years of machine guns and flag-obscured passages with free web version
To commemorate the big two-oh years since its release, Bethesda has offered up the full Wolfenstein 3D experience to play for free in your web browser. Not only that, you'll also be able to play the id original on iOS devices gratis (at least for today) and creator John Karmack has decided to offer us a director's commentary on the game's development while shooting his way through a few levels. Watch, nod and reminisce right after the break, then hit up the source to play for yourself.Continue reading Wolfenstein
09.05.2012 19:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Angry Birds: Rovio meldet 1 Milliarde Downloads
Der finnische Softwarehersteller Rovio hat bekanntgegeben, dass die Spiele seiner äußerst erfolgreichen Serie "Angry Birds" seit ihrer Einführung inzwischen eine Milliarde Mal heruntergeladen wurden. (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaVerzögerte Android-Updates: Keiner will schuld sein10 bis 14 Ladungen: Brennstoffzelle für Handy & Co.
09.05.2012 19:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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09.05.2012 19:00 Uhr
HP's most popular laptop screen sizes: 15-inch in the US, 14-inch in China
Here's another interesting tidbit from today's HP event in Shanghai: according to Kevin Frost, Vice President and General Manager of Consumer Notebooks Business Unit, 15-inch is currently the most popular laptop screen size in the US, while the folks in China prefer 14-inch offerings. Oddly enough, Kevin wasn't keen on explaining this phenomenon, but he added that 17-inch laptops also do well in Europe and the US, but not in China.
09.05.2012 18:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Diablo 3 CE: Händler Hitfox mit Lieferproblemen
Wer die Collector's Edition des nächste Woche erscheinenden Blizzard-Spieles Diablo 3 beim Online-Händler Hitfox vorbestellt hat, könnte womöglich durch die Finger schauen: Hitfox kann nämlich nicht so viele (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaE3: Neue Gerüchte um PlayStation-4-VorstellungXbox 360 & Kinect für 99 Dollar - Mit Zweijahresa
09.05.2012 18:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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iPad 3: iOS-Update behebt Verbindungsprobleme
Das Update auf iOS 5.1.1 hat wie versprochen die UMTS-Verbindungsprobleme mit dem iPad 3 beseitigt. Die Computerbild ruft dennoch zur Petition auf - Apple und die Telekom sollen Kunden entschädigen. (Apple, UMTS)
09.05.2012 18:50 Uhr, golem,
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iPad is standard equipment in the 2013 Cadillac XTS
When you pick up that 2013 Cadillac XTS at the dealership, you're going to get more than just the keys, the car, and a free bottle of car wax. That new luxury car of yours is also going to come with an iPad.
The purpose of the iPad is to provide new XTS owners with training about the many features of their new car, including the powerful built-in CUE infotainment system. Cadillac's head of customer experience, Mark Harland, notes that "The moment you pull away fro
09.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Kisai Uzumaki: Das sechste Tokyoflash-Fankonzept wird Realität (Video)
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Heute hat Tokyoflash mit der Kisai Uzumaki die sechste Uhr angekündigt, die es vom Blog mit Fankonzepten in den hauseigenen Shop geschafft hat. Die Idee stammt von Firdaus Rohman aus Malaysia, der seinen ersten Entwurf im Februar 2011 zu den Knobbeluhren-Spezialisten schickte. Uzumaki bedeutet auf Japanisch Wirbel oder Spirale und spielt auf die konzentrischen Kreise und Bläschen des Zifferblatts an - verstärkt wird der Strudeleffekt zusätzlich durch das profilierte Acrylglas. Wie ihr im Video nach dem Break und in der Galerie sehen könnt, ist das Ablesen der Zeit im Vergleich zu anderen Tokyoflash-Uhre
09.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Rovio marks one billion downloads, untold pig casualties across Angry Birds games
Yeah, yeah, we all knew that Rovio was doing gangbusters with Angry Birds series, but here's a little number to put it all into perspective: one billion. That's how many times the slingshotting birds have been downloaded, when you add up all of the titles and all of the platforms. Naturally, the company made a video to celebrate the accomplishment. You can find it after the break. [Image credit (McDonald's Sign): Alexis Bea /
09.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google kürt die zehn "digitalsten" Städte
Mit der Auszeichnung "eTowns" zeichnen Google und Kölner Wirtschaftsforscher Städte mit einem besonders regen digitalen Geschäftsleben aus. Zum illustren Kreis gehören unter anderem Delmenhorst und Speyer.
09.05.2012 18:35 Uhr, Heise,
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AT&T's HTC One X gets rooted, catches up with the global gang
No sooner did the international variant of the One X reveal its source code, now the AT&T version has landed itself an unofficial root. Better still, the folks over at xda-developers have already squeezed the occasionally laborious process into a one-click install. For those not in the know, this doesn't mean an unlocked bootloader, which is still wrapped up in AT&T red tape. Root meddling types can hit up the source for the necessary files. Just, be careful -- that's some pricey polycarbonate and the
09.05.2012 18:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sprint confirms Direct Connect Now, will offer Push-to-Talk services via smartphone app
Sprint's been rather quiet at this year's CTIA Wireless in New Orleans, but that doesn't mean it hasn't been sitting around without making any sort of noise. This morning, the Now Network let the cat out of the bag about Direct Connect Now, which is a service that will allow any regular smartphone user the opportunity to use the company's push-to-talk services in very similar fashion to devices that come with PTT already built into the hardware. How is this made possible? Simply put, there's an app for that -- or at least, there will
09.05.2012 18:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Miami zoo orangutans use iPads to communicate
iPads are everywhere, even in the orangutan cages at Miami's Jungle Island. As reported by Fox News, the Florida zoo is experimenting with iPads and using them to communicate with their apes. The apes are using a graphics-rich app designed to communicate with autistic children. Not surprisingly, it's the younger apes that are most adept at picking up the iPad, while the older ones just ignore it.
Linda Jacobs, who oversees the iPad project, is excited by the possibility of letting other people communicate with the zoo's orangutans, Currently, only those trained in the ape's sign language can effectively communicate with the animals. Now tha
09.05.2012 18:07 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Apple modifies nano-SIM design to address Nokia concerns
Apple has modified a proposed nano-SIM design to accommodate objections by Nokia, says The Verge. SIM card maker Giesecke & Devrient has been showing off the design at the CTIA trade show in New Orleans. The European Telecommunications Standards Institute is soon set to vote for one of several card designs proposed by cellphone makers; a vote was, in fact, originally scheduled to take place in March, but the dispute between Apple and Nokia led to a postponement.
09.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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Review: Jawbone Big Jambox Wireless Speaker
The basic pitch with Big Jambox is simple: Jawbone packs two active and two passive speakers into a metal and rubber box that’s currently sold in “red dot,” “graphite hex,” and “white wave” versions, each using a distinctively patterned speaker grille introduced with the original Jambox. Rather than docking with your iPod, iPhone, or iPad, Big Jambox wirelessly streams music using Bluetooth 2.1, easily pairing…
09.05.2012 18:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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09.05.2012 18:00 Uhr
Office for Mac 14.2.2 rollup patch now available
Microsoft today announced the availability of the Office for Mac 2011 14.2.2 Update. According to Microsoft, "this update fixes extremely important issues and also helps improve security. It includes fixes for vulnerabilities that an attacker can use to overwrite the contents of your computer's memory with malicious code."
This is a rollup patch, meaning that it includes all of the improvements released in previous Office 2011 updates since the 14.1.0 update. To install th
09.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Video: Sensor-Tank-Top mit angeschlossener Yoga-Lehrerinnen-App
Filed under: Wearables
Jennifer Darmour von der Wearables-Designbude Electricfoxy hat ein Sport-Tank-Top ausgetüftelt, das die Bewegungen der Trägerin (soweit ist das Teil nur für Frauen ausgelegt) registriert, über eine iOS-App analysiert und grafisch darstellt. Das Teil ist nur ein Protoyp, aber insbesondere der Zubehör-arme Yogamarkt könnte die Produktion tatsächlich lohnenswert machen, denn die Move getaufte, schlaue Textilie ist auf die Analyse genau solcher Turnübungen ausgelegt. Darüber hinaus spielt Darmour aber mit dem Gedanken ihr Konzept auch auf Sporthemden für Golfspieler, Tänzer oder Baseballspieler umzulegen. Welche Bewegungen Move wie erfasst wird im reichlich weichgespü
09.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Insert Coin: Playsurface open-source multitouch computing table
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. A Microsoft Surface in every office? Yeah, fat chance. At $8,000, you may never see Samsung's SUR40 glow in the wild, but budget versions of the backlit HD table have begun popping up, such as the Merel Mtouch, whic
09.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Malware statt Update: FBI warnt vor Hotel-WLANs
Die US-Bundespolizeibehörde FBI hat eine Warnung herausgegeben, die die Besitzer mobiler Rechner vor öffentlichen Netzwerken warnt. Vor allem bei Hotel-WLANs habe man zuletzt beobachten können, dass Nutzern (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMicrosoft nutzt Dopplereffekt für Kinect-AlternativePatch-Day: Microsoft veröffentlicht 7 neue Updates
09.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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„BioShock Infinite“ verspätet sich deutlich
Im letzten Sommer nutzten die Spieleschmiede Irrational Games und Publisher 2K Games die Plattform der Spielemesse E3, um mit „BioShock Infinite“ den dritten Teil der legendären Grusel-Shooter-Reihe zu präsentieren. Nun wurde bekannt, dass das angepeilte Veröffentlichungsdatum nicht zu halten ist.
09.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Outernauts: Insomniac Games entwickelt für Facebook
Sie stecken hinter aufwendigen Konsolenspielen wie Spyro the Dragon und Ratchet & Clank, jetzt kündigt das unabhängige Entwicklerstudio Insomniac ein buntes Rollenspiel an, das gemeinsam mit EA für Facebook entsteht. (Rollenspiele, Facebook)
09.05.2012 17:50 Uhr, golem,
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Pogoplug Team software transforms server into cloud storage
Leveraging the popular home and SOHO Pogoplug network and internet storage system, Pogo is unveiling Pogoplug Team. Pogoplug Team is a cloud enabled server system designed to be installed on existing IT assets, creating a private cloud for group access to files on any computer, web browser, mobile device, or tablet.
09.05.2012 17:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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0 Point Ruler: Touchscreen-Lineal mit flexiblem Nullpunkt und Kurbelaufladung
Das Designkonzept mit dem charmanten Namen "0 Point Ruler" ist nicht das erste "schlaue" Lineal, das uns hier unterkommt, aber allein wegen seines Auflademechanismus erwähnenswert: das Touchscreen-Lineal bekommt nämlich Saft, indem man es einige Runden um den Finger oder einen Stift rotieren lässt. Des weiteren erlaubt die Displayoberfläche die flexible Festlegung des Nullpunkts auf der Zentimeterskala, was im Zweifelsfall bequem sein kann. Ob dieser bescheidene Funktionalitätsgewinn allerdings das Aufmotzen eines "dummen" aber bewährten Werkzeugs mit jeder Menge Technik rechtfertigt, bleibt zweifelhaft. Trotzdem sollen die Jungdesigner, die sich das Teil ausgedacht haben, nicht unerwähnt blei
09.05.2012 17:21 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Sprint Tri-Fi hotspot boasts LTE, WiMAX and 3G connectivity, set to ship on May 18th
If you've been on the hunt for Sprint LTE devices that won't yet function on the carrier's latest 4G network (that, ahem, isn't scheduled to go live until this summer), May 18th seems to be the day to call out sick. The company's first LTE/WiMAX/3G hotspot will be making its way from the Seirra Wireless manufacturing line to your door for the princely sum of $99.99 (after a $50 rebate and a two-year service agreement) on that date. Data plans range in price from $35 for 3
09.05.2012 17:21 Uhr, Engadget,
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USA: DVDs erhalten zweite Urheberrechts-Warnung
Im Kampf gegen illegale Film-Kopien haben sich Hollywood-Studios und US-Behörden auf eine Maßnahme verständigt, die letztlich wohl eher Kontraproduktiv sein dürfte: Wer legal eine DVD erwirbt, muss sich vor (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaDas Aus für den Schultrojaner ist besiegeltBericht: Apple-TV-Gerät soll Kamera und Siri haben
09.05.2012 17:21 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Samsung zeigt erstes Smartphone auf Tizen-Basis
Auf einer Entwicklerkonferenz im US-amerikanischen San Francisco hat Samsung das erste Smartphone auf Basis des MeeGo-Nachfolger Tizen vorgestellt. Dabei handelt es sich um eine gemeinsam mit Intel entwickelte Referenzplattform, auf der Version 1.0 des Betriebssystems zum Einsatz kommt.
09.05.2012 17:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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FBI warnt vor öffentlichen WiFi-Netzen in Hotels
In einer Pressemitteilung warnt die US-amerikanische Bundespolizei vor der Nutzung öffentlicher WiFi-Netze, wie sie in Hotels anzutreffen sind. So soll es Berichte geben, wonach Nutzer sich bei der Anmeldung im Internet-System des Hotels letztendlich Schadsoftware installiert haben. Möglich wurde dies, weil die Angreifer die Anmeldung so manipuliert haben, dass der Nutzer dazu aufgefordert wurde, zunächst eine bekannte Software zu aktual
09.05.2012 17:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iOS 5.1.1 Downgrade: Neue redsn0w-Version angekündigt
Die kommende redsn0w-Version wird erstmals den Firmware-Downgrade bei iPhone 4S, iPad 2 und iPad 3 ermöglichen.Wie das DevTeam-Mitglied @Musclenerd über Twitter mitteilte, wird die in kürze kommende redsn0w-Version 0.9.11b1 erstmals einen Firmware-Downgrade bei Apple-A5-Geräten ermöglichen.
Bislang war das Downgraden auf eine ält
09.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Apple tops e-store satisfaction survey
If you've been happy with a purchase that you made at Apple's online store, you're not the only one. Michigan-based ForeSee announced today that the Apple online store received the highest satisfaction score of any computer-related company and was tied for second place overall with QVC.com.
ForeSee surveys almost 21,000 visitors to the top 100 online stores as ranked by annual revenue
09.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Lenovo recalls 188,000 ThinkCentres, perilous power packs to blame
Lenovo is recalling a further 188,000 of its ThinkCentre PCs due to a possible fire risk. The M70z and M90z all-in-ones come with a faulty component in its embedded power supply that has already seen two units self-immolate. The company recommends that you check the serial number (via our source link) stamped on the base of the housing, let Lenovo know, unplug the unit and wait for a replacement.
09.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Pogoplug Team lets businesses tap into their own 'personal clouds' for $15 a year per user
Last we heard from Pogoplug, it unleashed its Series 4 hardware (its current device for making any of your drives network accessible). Today, the company, known for its pursuit to make the cloud more "personal," has shifted its gears back to software, aiming directly at businesses with its new service dubbed Pogoplug Team. On basic level, Team is similar to the software-based version of Pogoplug, but it enhances the experience with support for goodies like multiple accounts and
09.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sources claim new iPhone in Sept., 7-inch iPad in August
Apple will launch the next iPhone in September, and a 7-inch iPad in August, says DigiTimes. The claims are based on Taiwanese supply chain sources, who add that Pegatron has landed orders for the new iPhone, while Foxconn will handle the 7-inch iPad. The report further suggests that Pegatron will build a new 10-inch iPad for launch in the fourth quarter of this year.
09.05.2012 17:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.05.2012 17:00 Uhr
Gerücht: 7-Zoll-iPad im August, iPhone im September, 10-Zoll-iPad im 4. Quartal
Filed under: iPhone, iPad
Die DigiTimes mal wieder. Wie das taiwanische Branchenblatt berichtet, hat Apple beim Zulieferer Pegatron Technology Bestellungen für das nächste iPhone und für ein neues, 10-Zoll großes iPad aufgegeben. Das iPhone soll demnach im September 2012 rauskommen und das iPad im vierten Quartal folgen. Während die Aussagen zum iPhone grob in den üblichen einjährigen Launchzyklus passten, wäre eine zweite iPad-Vorstellung in einem Jahr ein Novum und somit eher unwahrscheinlich. Im Bericht wird ausserdem am Rande erwähnt, dass eine kleinere,
09.05.2012 16:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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BioShock Infinite auf Anfang 2013 verschoben
Ursprünglich war die Veröffentlichung von BioShock Infinite für Oktober dieses Jahres geplant, nun müssen Fans der Shooter-Reihe aber noch einige Monate länger auf das Spiel warten. Publisher Take Two gab (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaCoD: Black Ops 2 - Anonymous gegen ActivisionE3: Neue Gerüchte um PlayStation-4-Vorstellung
09.05.2012 16:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Foxconn wird Robotik-Branche kräftig aufmischen
Mit seinen Plänen zum verstärkten Einsatz von Robotern in seinen Produktionsinien entwickelt sich der chinesische Auftragshersteller Foxconn in eine andere Richtung, als die westliche Welt dachte. Das (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaKreditkarte und Lastschrift bei Nutzern unbeliebtFacebook hat einen Affiliate-Spammer ausgeschaltet
09.05.2012 16:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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News: Amtrak using iPhones as service tools
Amtrak, the government-owned passenger train corporation, has started to replace its traditional hole-punch ticketing workflow with iPhones. The New York Times reports that the company has been training conductors since November to use the iPhone as an electronic ticket scanner on several routes. By late summer, 1,700 conductors will be using the devices on Amtrak routes across the country, according to the company. Once the new system is implemented,…
09.05.2012 16:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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First Looks: Moshi Concerti for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
Concerti ($55) is Moshi's unique take on a folio-style case for the iPad 2 and third-generation iPad. There are a few things that set it apart from the pack. First is the unique combination of materials: rather than a plastic iPad-holding shell or fabric cradle, the tablet is held in place by a microfiber-lined silicone case, sandwiched between two fabric covers. The rubber frame provides button coverage around the edges and some bezel protection…
09.05.2012 16:20 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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iPad to launch in 30 more countries on May 11-12
Apple continues to roll out the new iPad at a quick clip. As spotted by MacRumors, a new round of iPad sales will kick off on May 11 and 12, when the tablet lands in 30 new countries. This will bring the total list of countries with the iPad to almost 90.
The list of locations getting the iPad on May 11 include Argentina, Aruba, Bolivia, Botswana, Brazil, Cambodia, Chile, Costa Rica, Curaçao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Malta, Martinique, Mauritius, Morocco, Peru, Taiwan, Tunisia, and Vietnam. A smaller list of Middle Eastern countries (Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwa
09.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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HP on laptop design similarities with Apple's: it's a struggle as we drive to simplicity
HP's spent the afternoon here in Shanghai to share some details about its latest products and strategy, and to our delight, there was one session dedicated to "Style Meets Function," during which Vice President of Industrial Design Stacy Wolff talked about his design philosophy and design goals for the current market. Most notably, we learned that some of HP's latest laptop designs were based on the work of its research centers from 11 different cities, and the company isn't afraid of admitting that it used consultants for an outside perspective as well. Despite Stacy's upbeat presentation and interesting sta
09.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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First Looks: Moshi Origo for iPad 2/iPad (3rd-Gen)
We haven't seen many playthrough iPad cases recently, and the style that Moshi brought to its new Origo ($30) is somewhat unique. This silicone case is designed to fit both the iPad 2 and the third-generation iPad, reminding us of Incipio's Hive from the inside, where it has a honeycomb pattern that offers some shock protection. On the outside though, it's a different story: the rubber isn't textured, and a wide swath around the perimeter is raised,…
09.05.2012 16:05 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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09.05.2012 16:00 Uhr
Engadget-Interview: Todd Simpson von Mozilla auf der CTIA 2012 (Video)
Filed under: Companies, Browser
Unsere US-Kollegin Myriam Joire hat an der Mobilfunkmesse CTIA Wireless in New Orleans ein Interview mit Todd Simpson geführt: Sie unterhielt sich mit Mozillas Chief of Innovation über Firefox für Android und das offene Web-Betriebssystem Boot to Gecko - und deren Bedeutung für die Zukunft von Mozilla. Was ist mit Firefox für Windows Phone? Wird es Boot to Gecko auch für andere Plattformen geben, beispielsweise für Laptops? Die Antworten hört ihr im Video nach dem Break.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Update: StoryBoard Quick 6.1
PowerProduction's storyboarding application gets import from StoryBoard Quick Direct (iOS version), support for the Stand-In Library, a Layers palette, aspect ratio overlays, updated tutorials, and other improvements.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Scribus 1.4.1
The multi-platform, open source page layout program adds the GiveLife Color System swatch palettes, undo steps for path operations and page moving, scripting enhancements, text editing fixes, canvas interaction fixes, and other improvements.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: UltraEdit 3.1 for Mac
IDM's text, HTML, and programming editor gains AES-256 encryption/decryption from within the program, per-file passwords, a Browser view that previews HTML, an optional Split View in the Places tab of File View, paragraph formatting/reformatting options, and more.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Labelist 7.0
Chronos' label software (formerly SOHO Labels) is now 64-bit only and includes page orientation controls in the template selector, auto-scaling when dragging images from iScrapKit Browser, and other improvements.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Sandvox 2.5.5
Karelia Software's web site builder resolves some publishing issues, adds a new Photo Grid option (Scale to Fit/Scale to Fill), restores the ability to reorder Contact Forms and List of External Links in the inspector, adds direct selection of files in the Link Inspector, improves handling of alignment in text editing, and makes other changes.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: OnlyTasks 5.4
Bitgeenius' task manager adds the ability to edit creation dates, a Status list with all tasks, an option to choose either event or reminder when sending a task to iCal, a redesigned view for editing/creating tasks, and other improvements.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: DEVONagent Pro 3.2
DEVONtechnologies' Internet research agent adds tutorial improvements, enhanced action scripts, improved compatibility with DEVONthink, updated plug-ins, and improved performance.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Update: Evernote 3.1.0
The Evernote client gains support for switching between accounts, a Card View to display note thumbnails, word and character counts, a redesigned account information screen, keyboard shortcuts for inserting date and time, improvements for list functions, and more.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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New: EdgeCase 1.0
For multiple monitor setups, Peter Kamb's EdgeCase puts a temporary barrier between monitor edges so that your mouse pointer doesn't cross over when you don't want it to.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Amazon Update
Adobe Lightroom 4 is now shipping at half the old price, just $149! And Amazon has good discounts across the Mac line-up, from MacBook Airs to MacBook Pros, Mac Minis through iMacs to Mac Pros. *Plus*, 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!
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, MacInTouch,
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Microsoft arbeitet bei Visual Studio 11 nach
Das bedrückende Grau der bisherigen Oberfläche von Visual Studio 11 sollte der Fokussierung auf das Wesentliche dienen, Kritiker wiesen das jedoch als unübersichtlich zurück. Nun gibt Microsoft einen ersten Einblick in die Nachbesserungen.
09.05.2012 15:50 Uhr, Heise,
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Sprint confirms May 18th release date for HTC EVO 4G LTE
HTC's EVO 4G LTE went live for pre-orders just yesterday, and now we have confirmation of when you'll be able to expect Sprint's One X flavor to hit your front door. Friday May 18th appears to be the date in question, with the carrier peddling devices for a cool $199.99 with a two-year service agreement. Sadly, you won't be able to take advantage of those LTE speeds at launch -- Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio will be the first cities to light up when they come online
09.05.2012 15:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sega bleibt diesjähriger Gamescom fern
Erneut sagt ein bekanntes Unternehmen seine Teilnahme an der diesjährigen Spielemesse Gamescom ab. Nach Nintendo und zuletzt THQ will laut einer Pressemitteilung der deutschen Niederlassung auch Sega der Kölner Messe fernbleiben. Als Grund wurde ein nur lau gefüllter Kalender angegeben.
09.05.2012 15:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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News: U.S. iPad trademark suit thrown out of court
A complaint filed by China-based Proview against Apple over the iPad trademark has been thrown out of court. The Wall Street Journal reports that Judge Mark Pierce of the Superior Court of California in Santa Clara County dismissed Proview’s suit on May 4, a decision which Proview attorney Christopher Evans said “was not based on the merits of the case.” A separate trademark dispute is ongoing in China, although according to a statement…
09.05.2012 15:35 Uhr, iPodlounge,
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Entscheidung über Nano-SIM in den kommenden Tagen
Im Streit um die Einführung einer neuen SIM-Karten-Generation bahnt sich eine Entscheidung an. Gegenüber The Verge verriet das auf die Herstellung von Chipkarten spezialisierte Unternehmen Giesecke & Devrient, dass bereits in den kommenden Tagen die entsprechende Abstimmung stattfinden werde.
09.05.2012 15:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Gerücht: Nächstes iPhone im September, iPad 7" im August?
Als sicher gilt, dass Apple in diesem Jahr ein neues iPhone vorstellt, als recht wahrscheinlich, dass beim iPad auch ein Modell mit 7"-Display ansteht, um so in den Markt günstigerer und kleinerer Tablets vorstoßen zu können. Laut DigiTimes hat Pegatron schon den Auftrag erhalten, das kommende iPhone zu produzieren. Die Markteinführung soll angeblich im September erfolgen. Auch für die Fertigung des nächsten iPads mit der bislang aktuell
09.05.2012 15:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Apple revises nano-SIM design to address Nokia concerns
SIM card maker Giesecke & Devrient attended CTIA and talked to The Verge about the nano-SIM it's designing using Apple's proposed standard. G&D said Apple listened to Nokia's complaint about its design and modified the shape so it would be almost impossible to jam it accidentally into a micro-SIM slot. With Nokia's major gripe now alleviated, Apple's design has a good chance of being approved when the European Telecommunications Standards Institute votes on the standard. According to the report, voting is back underway and could be decided as soon as this week.
09.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Handliche Brennstoffzelle von Lilliputian lädt Smartphone 10 bis 14 mal, kommt noch in 2012
Filed under: Handyzubehör, Alternative Energien
Die US-Elektronikmarktkette Brookstone will noch dieses Jahr eine Brennstoffzelle ins Sortiment aufnehmen, mit der sich ein Smartphone 10 bis 14mal aufladen lässt. Das USB-Energiebündel von Lilliputian Systems soll dabei etwa die Dimensionen einer Zigarettenschachtel haben. Und da die von Lilliputian entwickelte Festoxidbrennstoffzelle mit Butankartuschen betrieben wird, kann das Ladegerät sogar im Flugzeug mitgenommen werden. Leider haben Brookstone und Lilliputian noch nicht verraten, was das mobile Energiewunder kosten soll.
[via
09.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Samsung and Visa pull the starting trigger on Olympic payment collaboration
Well, it's been no secret that Samsung was hoping to cash in on this summer's Olympic fever. In fact, we all but knew it's latest and greatest smartphone was going to be the handset-maker's Olympic Games Phone. Today, however the union has been made official via an announcement with Visa. Trialists and Athletes sponsored by the brands will have access to a
09.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Crapgadget: summer show-off edition
When summer starts to creep up, so does that dreadful jumble of terms like "swimsuit season," "beach body" and "crippling insecurity." But these crapgadgets would like you to stop being so dang selfish and think about your tech's appearance for a change. After all, what you lack in muscle you can always make up for in accessories that inspire, intrigue and lead others to speculate about your financial standing. Read - All that darting around corners and covert memo-recording just makes you look creepy, but it could make you look as cool as this
09.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Mobilfunker tricksen bei Werbung für Handy-Preise
Die Verbraucherzentrale Nordrhein-Westfalen geht gegen die zunehmend eingesetzten Tricks von Mobilfunkbetreibern bei der Vermarktung von Mobiltelefonen im Zusammenhang mit Tarifen vor. Gegen mehrere Anbieter (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaOnline-Bewertung: Im Zweifel muss geprüft werdenKreditkarte und Lastschrift bei Nutzern unbeliebt
09.05.2012 15:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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09.05.2012 15:00 Uhr
Evernote updates Mac and iOS apps, makes it harder to forget those chores
Evernote provides many a forgetful soul with a much-needed digital crutch, and the less-forgetful minds behind it have just dished out a couple of updates. Mac users get a new "Card View," which replaces the thumbnail view (with cards, instead of thumbs obviously) and offers up more info at a glance, with some options to customize the view. For those that are a little more lengthy with their prose, the introduction of word- and character-count for each note may also be a welcome addition, as well as a few other minor functional tweaks. If your Apple is a little smaller, then you might notice a few updates a
09.05.2012 14:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Animierter Kurzfilm zum bevorstehenden Diablo-3-Start
In sechs Tagen, also am 15. Mai, fällt nach jahrelanger Entwicklungsarbeit der Startschuss für das von der Fangemeinde sehnsüchtig erwartete Diablo 3. Während Käufer der digitalen Version bereits einen Großteil der Dateien im Rahmen der Preloads herunterladen können, versüßt Blizzard die Wartezeit mit einem animierten Kurzfilm.
09.05.2012 14:50 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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FBI warnt vor Hotspot-Falle
Hacker versuchen Nutzern öffentlicher WLANs gefälschte Software-Updates unterzuschieben. Stimmt der Nutzer der Installation zu, wird sein System mit Malware infiziert.
09.05.2012 14:50 Uhr, Heise,
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Foxconn plant neuen Forschungsstandort in China für Robotertechnik
Wie Macworld mit Verweis auf eine Einladung seitens Foxconn berichtet, wird Apples bevorzugter OEM-Hersteller in Shanghai einen Forschungsstandort errichten, der wie schon der Standort in Taiwan unter anderem auch zur Entwicklung von Robotertechnik genutzt werden soll. Bereits im vergangenen Jahr hatte Foxconn beziehungsweise die Hon Hai Group bekannt gegeben, zukünftig neben Menschen auch Roboter zur Serienfertigung von Elektronik-Hardw
09.05.2012 14:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Vielen Dank für Ihre Bestellung: 650 iPads für das britische Unterhaus
Schon Ende März gab es Meldungen, dass die britischen Volksvertreter nach einer vorherigen Testphase mit insgesamt 650 iPads ausgestattet werden sollten. Am 1. Mai folgte nun die offizielle Bestätigung, dass dieser Plan umgesetzt werden soll.
Wie TechWeek Europe berichtet, hat das House of Commons (PDF) Anfang Mai die Politiker über den Plan informiert.
Von den 650 Parlamentariern bekommen nur rund 350 Mitglieder ohne weitere
09.05.2012 14:36 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Gamescom 2012: Nun sagt auch Sega Auftritt ab
Die Liste der prominenten Spielefirmen, die ihren Auftritt bei der Mitte August stattfindenden Messe Gamescom abgesagt haben, wird immer länger: Nach Nintendo und THQ hat nun auch Sega bekanntgegeben, nicht (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaCoD: Black Ops 2 - Anonymous gegen ActivisionE3: Neue Gerüchte um PlayStation-4-Vorstellung
09.05.2012 14:36 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Google-Brille: Ein Blick, ein Foto
Google-Mitarbeiter Sebastian Thrun hat ein freihändig mit Googles Datenbrille gemachtes Foto veröffentlicht. Er ist einer der Leiter des Project Glass. (Google, Digitalkamera)
09.05.2012 14:35 Uhr, golem,
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Kingston Wi-Drive update opens access to web, Android aficionados
Those of us who've been eying the Kingston Wi-Drive but have been disappointed with the iOS-first emphasis can rejoice, as a new firmware update is expanding access in a big way. At a minimum, anyone with a web browser can now stream music, photos and videos to their heart's content once they're linked to the drive over WiFi. And if you'd rather use a native app, any Android 2.2 or later device is now an option instead of having to turn to one of Apple's gadgets or the Amazon Kindle Fire. Future Wi-Drives should have the firmware loaded from the get-g
09.05.2012 14:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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TSMC: Bekommt Nvidia bei 28-nm-Fertigung Priorität?
TSMC und Nvidia; diese Partnerschaft wärt schon lange und hat bereits mehr als eine Milliarde Grafikchips hervorgebracht. Bereits in der Vergangenheit war deshalb einige Male davon die Rede, dass Nvidia seitens des Auftragsfertigers bevorzugt behandelt werde. Jetzt könnte eine Neuauflage dessen erfolgen.
09.05.2012 14:20 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Apple and Samsung drop some claims but still disagree
Apple and Samsung are battling in a California courtroom over Samsung's Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets. On Monday, the Cupertino company limited the scope of the case by cutting its patent and trademark infringement claims in half, says a report in FOSS Patents. Samsung responded by dropping 5 of the 12 patents in its counterclaim.
Despite this reconciliatory move, the two companies still disagree about many details of the lawsuit. The two companies are bickering about the ability of the case to go to trial starting this summer. Apple says Samsung is being uncooperative, while Samsung blames Apple fo
09.05.2012 14:06 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Flipboard für Android jetzt runterladen
Filed under: Software
Eigentlich sollte Flipboard exklusiv auf dem Galaxy S3 das erste Mal auch für Android verfügbar sein. Da nun jemand mit Zugriff auf ein Galaxy S3-Testgerät das .apk exportiert und in das xda-developers-Forum gestellt hat, können aber schon jetzt Android-Nutzer den bisher iOS vorbehaltenen Social-News-Reader runterladen. Wenn ihr sehen möchtet, wie er sich auf eurem Phone macht, dann klickt auf den Quelle-Link.
[Via Netbook News]
09.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Brookstone USB charger for smartphones uses fuel cell tech
Retailer Brookstone is working with MIT spin-off Liliputian Systems to deliver a palm-sized portable fuel cell USB charger. The device will offer mobile users the ability to charge their smartphone up to 14 times for around two-weeks of use free from a wall charger. Like the similar Powertrekk portable fuel-cell charger, the Brookstone device uses replaceable fluid-filled cartridges to continue delivering charges after the initial cartridge is depleted.
09.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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[iPad] Retro-Bürgerkrieg: North and South stürmt das iPad
Entwickler bitComposer, verantwortlich unter anderem für Drakensang Online, bringt demnächst eine echte Perle unter den Amiga-Games auf das iPad: North & South. Dabei handelt es sich um einen Strategie/Action-Mix, das auf den Abenteuern der Comic-Reihe “Les Tuniques Bleues” (Die blauen Boys) basiert. Dementsprechend hatte das Amiga-Original eine Comic-Grafik. Auch die iPad-Version soll mit Comic-Grafik ausgestattet
09.05.2012 14:05 Uhr, Macinplay,
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09.05.2012 14:00 Uhr
RIM patents trapezoidal BlackBerry keyboards for slanty-thumbed texters
RIM is utterly devoted to the physical keyboard, but how do you deal with sausage-fingered emailers who can't pick out individual keys? Thanks to this newly-granted 2009 patent, the company has the solution -- a trapezoidal keyboard designed to offer easier access of type-weary thumbs and wider keys for better accuracy. We hope that in a windowless office in Waterloo, some engineer will
09.05.2012 13:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Twitter-Zugangsdaten von Spamkonten liegen offen
Auf dem Dokumenten-Portal Pastebin ist kommentarlos eine lange Liste mit zahlreichen Nutzernamen und Passwörtern vom Mikroblogging-Dienst Twitter veröffentlicht worden. Aktuell herrscht noch völlige Unklarheit (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaGoogle startet 'Hangouts On Air', aber nicht bei unsOnline-Bewertung: Im Zweifel muss geprüft werden
09.05.2012 13:50 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Neue Umfrage: Wie oft benötigen Sie an Ihrem Mac noch ein optisches Laufwerk?
Das MacBook Air verfügte noch nie über ein optisches Laufwerk, beim Mac mini entfernte Apple das DVD-Laufwerk ebenfalls. Es ist davon auszugehen, dass auch die kommenden Modelle des MacBook Pro nicht mehr über ein optisches Laufwerk verfügen und damit dünner werden können. Selbst beim iMac wird wohl spätestens die übernächste Generation alle Inhalte nur noch aus dem Internet beziehen - bzw. mit einer externen Lösung arbeiten müssen. In u
09.05.2012 13:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Hands-On: Huawei 10-Zoll MediaPad (Video)
Filed under: Tablet
Zurzeit geht in New Orleans die Mobilfunkmesse CTIA über die Bühne, und das US-amerikanische Engadget quillt über von Hands-Ons. Besonders beeindruckt zeigten sich unsere Kollegen vor Ort vom MediaPad 10 der chinesischen Firma Huawei: Die Qualität des 10-Zoll großen 1920 x 1200 IPS-Displays ist fantastisch und stellt den Großteil der Konkurrenz in den Schatten, auch wenn die Pixeldichte des neuen iPads nicht ganz erreicht wird. Die 8,8 mm dünne Aluminiumhülle fühlt sich hochwertig und trotz des 6,600 mAh Akkus ziemlich leicht an. Im Innern des Tablets tickt eine 1.5Ghz Quad-Core K3 Balong CPU, und es l
09.05.2012 13:35 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Evernote 3.1 unterstützt einfachen Wechsel zwischen mehreren Konten
Die Cloud-basierte Notizverwaltung Evernote hat die zugehörige Mac-Software auf Version 3.1 aktualisiert, womit auf dem Mac nun einfacher zwischen mehrere Evernote-Konten gewechselt werden kann. Darüber hinaus bietet die neue Version verschiedene Detailverbesserungen wie beispielsweise eine verbesserte Notizansicht mit Vorschaubildern, eine überarbeitete Kontenansicht und die schnelle Speicherung von Anhängen mehrerer ausgewählter Notize
09.05.2012 13:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Nokia vs. Apple: Entscheidung über zukünftiges SIM-Format in wenigen Tagen
Eigentlich sollte die Abstimmung bereits Ende März unter Dach und Fach sein. Streitigkeiten zwischen Apple und Nokia, die unterschiedliche Vorschläge gemacht hatten, sorgten allerdings für eine Verschiebung. In den kommenden Tagen soll es nun so weit sein und es sieht so aus, als könnte sich Apple durchsetzen.
Die Neuigkeiten erreichen uns von der aktuell in New Orleans stattfindenden Mobilfunkmesse CTIA Wireless, wo Chris Ziegler von The Verge die Gelegenhei
09.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Telekom bietet bis Samstag 50 % Rabatt auf Tablets und Smartphones
Wer von euch momentan mit dem Gedanken spielt, sich ein iPhone oder iPad 2 (oder ein anderes Smartphone) mit Vertragsbindung zu holen, der sollte einen Blick auf die momentane Aktion der Telekom werfen. Innerhalb des Programms “Wir feiern das beste Netz!” bietet die Telekom derzeit 50 % Rabatt auf einige Tablets und Smartphones an. Für
09.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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10 bis 14 Ladungen: Brennstoffzelle für Handy & Co.
"Ladegerät anschließen" ist jene Status-Meldung, die Smartphone-Besitzer nahezu täglich sehen. Das ist vor allem dann unangenehm, wenn man unterwegs ist und keinen Zugang zu einer Steckdose hat. Die erste (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaKyocera erprobt Smartphones mit 'Bone Conduction'Drahtloses Akku-Laden soll stärker vorankommen
09.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Facebook-Party: Seehofer verteilt Mitgliedsanträge statt Freibier
Mit bis zu 4.000 Besuchern hatte die CSU gerechnet, gekommen sind rund 1.500. Unter den netzaffinen Gästen sorgte die Facebook-Party des bayerischen Ministerpräsidenten für mehr Verwunderung als Begeisterung. Und das lag nicht nur am ausgebliebenen Besucheransturm. (Piratenpartei, Politik/Recht)
09.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, golem,
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Gamescom 2012: Sega sagt auch ab
Erst Nintendo, dann THQ und jetzt Sega: Eine Reihe von namhaften Spielefirmen wird nicht auf der Gamescom 2012 in Köln vertreten sein. Grund ist angeblich nicht die mangelnde Bedeutung der Messe. (Nintendo, Gamescom)
09.05.2012 13:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.05.2012 13:00 Uhr
Video: Mit 22 Servomotoren vom Boliden zum Bot
Filed under: DIY, Spielzeugbots
Der japanische Bastelkellerbewohner Kenji Ishida hat einen Transformerbot zusammengeschraubt, der sich mit Hilfe von nicht weniger als 22 Servomotoren vom Roboter in einen Asphaltboliden und zurück verwandeln kann. Awesome! Video nach dem Break.
[via geekologie]Continue reading Video: Mit 22 Servomotoren vom Bo
09.05.2012 12:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Transforming robot effortlessly turns into a car, faces tougher maneuver into retail (video)
Still bothered by the lack of automated transforming in the official Transformers toys? Then you'll likely want to head straight to the video below to see your dream realized. While details are a bit light, the robot on display was apparently built by Kenji Ishida and JS Robotics, and is just the latest in a series of transforming bots that Ishida has been working on (version eight, to be specific). About the only other detail revealed is that it makes use of 22 servo motors to turn from a car into a surprisingly mobile humanoid robot and, as you might expect, there's no word on any eventual commercial availability.
09.05.2012 12:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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iCloud: Apple experimentiert mit Benachrichtigungen auf Web-Oberfläche
Apple versucht weiterhin, alle angebotenen Dienste mit demselben Look & Feel auszustatten. Eine neue Funktion in iOS 5 stellt das Benachrichtigungssystem dar, das nicht mehr zwingend ein modales Dialogfeld anzeigt, sondern die Mitteilung am oberen Bildschirmrand aufpoppen lassen kann. Apple experimentiert mit einem solchen Feature nun auch auf iCloud.com. Wenn während des Benutzen des iPhone
09.05.2012 12:50 Uhr, MACNOTES.DE,
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HTC erklärt Fertigung des ONE-S-Unibody mit Plasmablitz-Finish
Filed under: Smartphones
HTC zeigt auf der CTIA Wireless 2012 in New Orleans in einem Schaukasten den Unibody des HTC ONE S in verschiedenen Fertigungsstadien, wobei insbesondere die Oberflächenbehandlung interessant ist, die dem Gerät seine besondere Haptik verleiht. Dafür wird das Aluminiumwerkstück einem Plasmakeramik-Verfahren unterzogen: salopp gesagt bekommt es im Wasserbad mit Plasmablitzen ordentlich eins gewischt, wodurch die Metalloberfläche zu einer dichten, atomar haftenden Keramikschicht umgewandelt wird.
09.05.2012 12:20 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Roboter: HRP3L-JSK wankt, aber er stürzt nicht
Der Roboter HRP3L-JSK kann getreten oder geschubst werden und behält trotzdem die Balance. Möglich ist das durch ein Steuerungssystem, das sehr schnell eine stabile Position berechnet, und einen neuartigen Antrieb, der die Ergebnisse umsetzt. (Roboter, Wissenschaft)
09.05.2012 12:20 Uhr, golem,
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Tizen-Smartphone von Samsung
Tizen ist aus dem Zusammenschluss der beiden Linux-basierten Mobilbetriebssysteme MeeGo und LiMo entstanden. Treibende Kräfte hinter der Entwicklung sind Intel und Samsung.
09.05.2012 12:20 Uhr, Heise,
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Adobe schließt Sicherheitslücken in Flash, Illustrator, Photoshop und Shockwave
In einem Blog-Eintrag weist das Adobe Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT) auf Sicherheitslücken in Flash Professional CS5.5, Illustrator CS5.5, Photoshop CS5.5 und Shockwave Player hin, für die man entsprechend aktualisierte Software-Versionen anbietet, welche die Lücken nicht mehr aufweisen sollen. Die geschlossenen Sicherheitslücken erlaubten Angreifern durch Nutzung eines Speicherüberlaufs die Einschleusung schädlicher Pro
09.05.2012 12:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Test: tizi+, der Videorecorder für iPad, iPhone und iPod touch
Wir mögen sie, die TV-Empfänger für iPhone, iPod touch und iPad. Dank DVB-T bringen sie das Fernsehen auf die iOS-Geräte. Mit tizi+ hat der Münchner Hersteller equinux den bisherigen TV-Tuner wesentlich aufgerüstet. Unser Test:
Eine kleine Vorschau zu tizi+ haben wir bereits in Svens Mac Tech gegeben. Hier noch einmal die komplette Sendung:
09.05.2012 12:06 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Apple vs. Proview: Kalifornisches Gericht weist Klage ab
Im Streit um die Namensrechte am iPad zwischen Apple und der chinesischen Firma Proview gibt es Grund zum Aufatmen für Apple. Hat sich der Streit bisher an zwei Schauplätzen abgespielt, nämlich China und den USA, so hat ein kalifornisches Gericht nun die Klage von Proview abgewiesen. Damit muss nur noch in dem chinesischen Verfahren eine
09.05.2012 12:05 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Erste Konsequenzen bei Affäre um Yahoo-Chef
In der Affäre rund um den gefälschten Lebenslauf des aktuellen Yahoo-Chefs Scott Thompson gibt es nun einen ersten Rücktritt. Patti Hart, Mitglied des Verwaltungsrates und mitverantwortlich für die Bestellung (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaApple will die Domain "iPhone5.com" übernehmenStar-Wars-MMO verliert Spieler, EA erwartet Minus
09.05.2012 12:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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09.05.2012 12:00 Uhr
Noch diesen Monat: Neues iOS-Spiel des Tiny-Wings-Entwicklers
Rund ein Jahr nach dem Erfolg von Tiny Wings plant App-Entwickler Andreas Illiger ein neues iOS-Spiel zu veröffentlichen. Im Gespräch mit Flow Studio gab er bekannt, dass der Nachfolger in den kommenden drei Wochen veröffentlicht werden soll.Nach dem für Andreas Illiger selbst überraschenden Erfolg
09.05.2012 11:50 Uhr, Maclife,
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Farbfehler beim Lumia 900: Nokia verspricht Software-Update
Das Windows Phone Nokia Lumia 900 hat einen Farbfehler. Nokia erklärte via Twitter, die Ursache aufgespürt zu haben und verspricht, das Problem in Kürze mit einem Software-Update zu beheben. Einige Nutzer beklagen, dass Grautöne einen Violett-Stich aufweisen, wenn die Display-Helligkeit verringert wird. Unsere US-Kollegen hatten in ihrem Test keine Farbveränderungen festgestellt, da diese offensichtlich nur bei einzelnen Telefonen auftreten. Wie lange ihr auf das Update warten müsst, ist zurzeit noch unklar.
09.05.2012 11:36 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Fortune 500: Apple auf Platz 17
Da ist sie wieder, die alljährlich veröffentlichte Fortune 500-Liste der umsatzstärksten US-Unternehmen. Und siehe da, Apple hat einen gewaltigen Sprung nach vorn gemacht. Erstmals wird das Unternehmen aus Cupertino unter den Top 20 geführt, Apple belegt den 17. Rang. Fortune 500 listet alljährlich
09.05.2012 11:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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Noch diesen Monat: Neues iOS-Spiel des Tiny-Wings-Entwicklers
Rund ein Jahr nach dem Erfolg von Tiny Wings plant App-Entwickler Andreas Illiger ein neues iOS-Spiel zu veröffentlichen. Im Gespräch mit Flow Studio gab er bekannt, dass der Nachfolger in den kommenden drei Wochen veröffentlicht werden soll.Nach dem für Andreas Illiger selbst überraschenden Erfolg
09.05.2012 11:36 Uhr, Maclife,
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First signs of Google's new 'semantic search' spotted, put to good use
So, Google wasn't merry-dancing when it promised to update its search engine with new "semantic" algorithms. One of our readers sent in the screen grab above, which shows what happens when they search for "Howard Carter." In addition to all the regular links, there's a box on the right that seems to be distinctly aware of who that poor fellow was (er, happy birthday old bean). We haven't been able to replicate these results, which probably means it's a limited roll-out at this time.
09.05.2012 11:36 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hälfte der Firmen setzt inzwischen auf Social Media
Social Media spielt inzwischen bei sehr vielen Unternehmen in Deutschland eine Rolle. Mit 47 Prozent setzt fast die Hälfte entsprechende Tools ein. Weitere 15 Prozent haben bereits konkrete Pläne, damit in (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaGoogle startet 'Hangouts On Air', aber nicht bei unsOnline-Bewertung: Im Zweifel muss geprüft werden
09.05.2012 11:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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KFA² bringt drei GeForce GTX 680 fernab der Referenz
KFA², der europäische Zweig von Galaxy, hat gleich drei neue GeForce GTX 680 vorgestellt. Mit diesen will man die unterschiedlichsten Bedürfnisse des Marktes abdecken, denn es gibt sowohl eine übertaktet Version, eine mit verdoppeltem Speicher und zu guter Letzt die Mischung aus beidem.
09.05.2012 11:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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ETSI Nano Sim Standard: Endgültige Entscheidung wird für Mitte Mai erwartet
Parallel zu den alltäglichen Neuigkeiten rund um Apple und der bunten Produktpalette, begleitet uns auch die aktuelle Debatte im Hinblick auf den bald in Kraft tretenden neuen Nano Sim Standard. Ab und zu haben wir den Zwischenstand und den Fight zwischen Apple, Nokia und RIM kurz festgehalten. Nachdem nun aber die Vorschläge von Research In Motion
09.05.2012 11:20 Uhr, apfelnews,
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ADATA ships its Premier and Premier Pro SSDs to US, gives your laptop a dose of energy
If you remember those Premier SP800 and Premier Pro SP900 solid-state drives that ADATA teased us with in February, you'll be glad to know that they've crossed the Pacific to reach the US and Canada. The two SSDs are meant to give a swift kick to the performance of laptops with regular-sized, 2.5-inch drive bays. Both use SandForce controllers, but are focused on very different areas: the Premier's SATA II interface, 280MB/s reads and 260MB/s writes suit it most to newcomers looking to escape the land of
09.05.2012 11:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Erfolg für OLPC in Australien
Mit 11,7 Millionen australischen Dollar unterstützt die australische Regierung das One-Laptop-Per-Child-Projekt, das Kindern einen leichteren Zugang zu Bildungsmöglichkeiten verschaffen will.
09.05.2012 11:20 Uhr, Heise,
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Saugroboter mit WLAN und Webcam
Dank der besonderen Funktionen lässt sich der Cocorobo von Sharp auch zur Fernüberwachung einsetzen. Apps für Smartphones sollen daheim die Kontrolle erleichtern.
09.05.2012 11:20 Uhr, Heise,
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Nano-SIM: Entscheidung über Standard fällt im Mai
Noch in diesem Monat wird eine Entscheidung zum neuen SIM-Standard erwartet. Nachdem das Europäisches Institut für Telekommunikationsnormen ETSI im März keine Einigung herbeiführen konnte, soll der Nachfolger der so genannten 3FF Micro-SIM-Norm Ende des Monats in Tokio bekannt gegeben werden.Das
09.05.2012 11:05 Uhr, Maclife,
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Micron: Erste Muster von DDR4-Arbeitsspeicher
Die nächste Arbeitsspeicher-Generation soll ab dem kommenden Jahr in neuen Computern Verwendung finden. Der Chiphersteller Micron hat jetzt damit begonnen, erste Testmuster von DDR4-Bauelementen, die den (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaMicron schluckt Elpida und wird Nr. 2 bei DRAMTPM: Neuer Standard soll Sicherheit klar steigern
09.05.2012 11:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Robotik: Emotionen zeigen mit Smileys
Wenn Roboter mit Menschen interagieren, müssen sie Emotionen erkennen und zeigen. Längst lassen sich Gesichtsausdrücke in Textform wiedergeben - als Emoticons. Sie lassen sich auf die Robotik übertragen. (Roboter, Studie)
09.05.2012 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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Sicherheit: Microsoft bringt zweiten Patch zur Duqu-Abwehr
Microsoft hat einen weiteren Patch veröffentlicht, um die Verbreitung der Duqu-Schadsoftware zu verhindern. Die betreffenden zehn Sicherheitslücken hätte der Duqu-Schädling bisher ausnutzen können. Sechs weitere Patches beseitigen insgesamt 13 Sicherheitslecks. (Microsoft, Office-Suite)
09.05.2012 11:05 Uhr, golem,
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09.05.2012 11:00 Uhr
HP enthüllt Envy Spectre XT Ultrabook und weitere Leichtgewichte
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HP hat heute neue Laptops vorgestellt: Die Ultrabook-Reihe wurde von zwei auf fünf aufgestockt, das Envy Spectre XT nicht miteingeschlossen. Ausserdem baut HP seine Laptop-Flotte mit sogenannten "Sleekbooks" aus. Sleekbooks sind Laptops aus HPs Thin and Light Collection, welche Intels Kriterien für Ultrabooks nicht erfüllen und deswegen etwas günstiger sind.
Das 13,3-Zoll große Envy Spectre XT unterscheidet sich mit seiner Metall-Hülle deutlich von der Glasoptik des Envy 14 Spectre. Wie bei seinem größeren Bruder ist aber auch hier das 1,4 kg leichte und 14,5 mm dünn
09.05.2012 10:50 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Brookstone fuel cell USB charger to keep phones powered for two weeks, Engadget editors happy
If there's a pain that Engadget writers know all too well, it's running out of battery life for a smartphone when we need it most. Say, at a major trade show. That's why we're enthused to hear of an upcoming fuel cell USB charger that Lilliputian Systems is developing for Brookstone. The lighter fluid-filled tank should provide up to 14 full charges for your phone before you need to spend a few dollars to top up, or two weeks if you power up daily -- we'd call that about two CES' worth in our lingo.
09.05.2012 10:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Valve veröffentlicht einfachen Level-Editor für Portal 2
Valve hat für das 3D-Ego-Puzzlespiel Portal 2 einen einfachen Level-Editor veröffentlicht. Im Rahmen der "Perpetual Testing Initiative" (PeTI) können Spieler von Portal 2 für den Single-Player-Modus neue Test-Kammern entwerfen und mit anderen Spielern teilen. Der Veröffentlichung des Editors ist eine monatelange Testphase vorausgegangen, in der ausgesuchte Spieler bereits Dutzende Test-Kammern entworfen haben. Diese stehen allen Spielern
09.05.2012 10:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Dell stellt ersten Microserver mit 17-Watt-„Ivy Bridge“ vor
Dell hat heute die Verfügbarkeit der neuen „Ivy Bridge“-Xeon-Prozessoren für stromsparende Microserver zum 22. Mai angekündigt. Diese 17- und 45-Watt-Modelle wird man im aktualisierten PowerEdge C5220 verbauen, von dem wiederum bis zu zwölf Einheiten in einem herkömmlichen 3U-Chassis untergebracht werden können.
09.05.2012 10:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Microsoft-Patchday fällt größer aus als erwartet
Zwar sind es wie angekündigt insgesamt siebens Bulletins, davon hat es eines allerdings in sich. Es wurden Lücken in Windows, Office, .NET und Silverlight geschlossen, darunter einige kritische. Unter Umständen müssen auch Mac-Nutzer patchen.
09.05.2012 10:35 Uhr, Heise,
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Logitech Alert 750n camera system uses night vision
Logitech has revealed two new items in their Alert video security system range. The 750n indoor master system is a complete surveillance system in a box with powerful HD night vision capabilities, while the 700n indoor add-on offers an extra camera to the HomePlug-powered security system. The new system follows on from their earlier 750 and 750i security system releases.
09.05.2012 10:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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E-Book: Calibre liest und schreibt Amazons KF8-Format
Die E-Book-Verwaltungs- und -Konvertierungssoftware Calibre in der neuen Version 0.8.50 kann Amazons jüngstes E-Book-Format KF8 nicht nur lesen, sondern jetzt erstmals auch schreiben. Damit können HTML5 und CSS3 genutzt werden. (E-Book, Kindle)
09.05.2012 10:20 Uhr, golem,
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Video: Herzschlag-Visualisierung
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Student Phan V zaubert mithilfe eines Stethoskops aus seinem Herzschlag pochende Animationen: Der Puls bestimmt die Geschwindigkeit, während die Stärke des Schlags die Helligkeit steuert. Erklärungen und Fotos der benutzten Gerätschaften findet ihr hinter dem Quelle-Link, das Video könnt ihr euch auch direkt hinter dem Break ansehen. Continue reading Video: Herzschlag-Visualisierung
09.05.2012 10:05 Uhr, Engadget german,
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Logitech Alert 750n adds wide-angle night vision for improved indoor snooping, we go hands-on
Unable to sleep soundly because of the lingering fear that someone's rummaging around your living room? Logitech's newest surveillance gizmo, the 750n Indoor Master System, should ease your worries, since it adds 130-degree night vision and illuminates whatever's lurking in the darkness at a distance of up to 50 feet. Like Logitech's older products, such as the Alert Master, the 750n records video at 960 x 720p, and it uses the same HomePlug adapter for installation. I
09.05.2012 10:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Verzögerte Android-Updates: Keiner will schuld sein
Während die Nutzer von Android-Smartphones oft längere Zeit auf die Bereitstellung von Betriebssystem-Updates warten müssen, schieben sich die beteiligten Unternehmen gegenseitig die Schuld für die Situation (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaKyocera erprobt Smartphones mit 'Bone Conduction'Deutschland: Mobile-Traffic übertrifft 100-PB-Marke
09.05.2012 10:05 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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RIM kündigt BlackBerry Curve 9320 an
Beim kanadischen Smartphone-Hersteller will man nicht auf das Erscheinen von BlackBerry 10, dem kommenden Betriebssystem warten, um die derzeitige Krise zu überwinden. Denn mit dem Curve 9320 hat man nun ein massentaugliches Gerät vorgestellt, dass sich an an jüngeres Publikum wendet.
09.05.2012 10:05 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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09.05.2012 10:00 Uhr
App-Verkaufszahlen: Sechs App Stores im Vergleich
Apple, Amazon, Google, Samsung, Intel - kaum eine Firma noch ohne eigenen App Store. Die App AirDisplay, welche die Nutzung mobiler Geräte als WiFi-Display ermöglicht, gibt es auf diversen Plattformen. Entwickler Avatron gab Auskunft über den Erfolg.Eindeutig ein Flop war Intel AppUp: Nur vier Apps
09.05.2012 09:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Sony Xperia GX packs 13-megapixel camera and 4.6-inch HD display, joined by Xperia SX to offer LTE in Japan
Sony's announced its first two LTE-capable phones for its Japanese customers -- and there's two of 'em. The Xperia GX is up first, with a 720p 4.6-inch display squeezed in alongside a new 13-megapixel camera -- a first for Sony's mobile family. A 1.5 GHz dual-core processor ensures it should all tick along nicely, while the hardware design follows the curves of last year's Xperia Arc, this time with a matte finish. The camera upgrade and huge screen makes a good case for this to be Sony's new flagship device -- mere months since the Xperia S debuted in Europe -- and before the Xperia Ion has even had a chance to launch in the US. It's joined by the Xperia XS, which Sony's calling the world's lightest LTE capable hands
09.05.2012 09:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Analyst: Apple Stores zu klein und überfüllt
Als Apple die Apple Stores plante, gab es weder iPhone noch iPad und auch der Start des iPods stand erst noch bevor. Damals waren die Planer der Meinung, 557 Quadratmeter würden reichen, doch selbst die durchschnittliche Größe von 780 Quadratmetern soll nicht mehr ausreichen.Das Wachstum der Läden
09.05.2012 09:20 Uhr, Maclife,
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Carl Icahn unloads his LightSquared debt, creditor talks trudge on
Carl Icahn is no stranger in this field -- he's been caught tussling with Motorola and bidding Yahoo's board adieu in recent years -- and most recently, he's managed to get caught up in one of the bigger wireless whirlwinds this planet has ever seen. Just months after Icahn swooped in to buy some $250 million in company debt at around 40 cents on th
09.05.2012 09:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fraunhofer: Grundlage für sehr kleine Chip-Struktur
Forscher des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Lasertechnik ILT Aachen haben in den vergangenen Jahren wichtige Fortschritte bei der Entwicklung neuer Lithografie-Verfahren für die Chip-Produktion gemacht. Ihre Arbeit (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaTPM: Neuer Standard soll Sicherheit klar steigernMicrosoft nutzt Dopplereffekt für Kinect-Alternative
09.05.2012 09:20 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Twitter breach data public, 50,000 accounts may be affected
Officials from Twitter are looking into what appears to be 50,000 email and password combinations posted to Pastebin earlier this week. After a brief analysis, the list consists of 20,000 duplicates, many suspended spam accounts, and unlinked user name and password combinations. No person or group has claimed responsibility for the leak.
09.05.2012 09:20 Uhr, MacNN,
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Proview-Klage gegen Apple in Kalifornien abgewiesen
Nachdem Proview bereits in der chinesischen Heimatprovinz gegen Apple klagt, versuchte der insolvente Hersteller, den Rechtsstreit auch auf Kalifornien auszuweiten. Wie die Nachrichtenagentur Reuters meldet, wurde diese Klage von einem Gericht in Kalifornien nun abgewiesen, da sich beide Unternehmen geeinigt hatten, ihren Rechtsstreit in Hong Kong auszutragen. Proview wirft Apple vor, beim Kauf der iPad-Marke über eine britische Tarnfirm
09.05.2012 09:20 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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iPad-Verkaufsstart in 30 weiteren Ländern
Für neue iPad-Verkaufsrekorde ist die Ausweitung des Verkaufs auf weitere Länder besonders wichtig. In dieser Woche soll in weiteren 30 Ländern mit dem Verkauf begonnen werden, darunter Argentinien und Brasilien. Ein Land fehlt aber weiterhin.China ist in der Liste nicht enthalten, obwohl der
09.05.2012 09:06 Uhr, Maclife,
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09.05.2012 9:00 Uhr
Apple Support Mitarbeiter werden bereits in OS X Mountain Lion eingearbeitet
Apple könnte bereits im Rahmen der bevorstehenden WWDC 2012 (World Wide Developer Conference) das neue OS X Mountain Lion im Mac App Store etablieren. Schließlich stehen die Anzeichen dafür ganz gut. AppleInsider möchte beispielsweise erfahren haben, dass die Apple Support Mitarbeiter bereits fleißig in das neue Apple OS eingearbeitet werden. Der Berglöwe erwacht In naher
09.05.2012 08:50 Uhr, apfelnews,
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Entscheidung für einen Nano-SIM-Standard könnte Mitte Mai fallen
Wie The Verge berichtet, hat das ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute) nach den gescheiterten Verhandlungen über einen Nano-SIM-Standard bereits Mitte April mit der Abstimmung begonnen. Die Abstimmung verläuft über einen Monat und erlaubt den ETSI-Mitgliedern, sich für einen der vorgelegten Standards zu entscheiden. Früheren Berichten nach sollen drei Standards zur Auswahl stehen. Apples Ansatz orientiert sich an der bis
09.05.2012 08:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Erscheint OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion schon im Juni?
Bei der Ankündigung von OS X Mountain Lion gab Apple bislang nur an, man wolle die neue Version im Sommer veröffentlichen. Das exakte Veröffentlichungsdatum ist aber noch unbekannt. Jetzt gibt es allerdings Hinweise darauf, dass die Verkaufsfreigabe von Mountain Lion nur noch wenige Wochen entfernt liegt. Einem Bericht zufolge finden momentan Schulungen für das AppleCare-Personal statt, außerdem verstärkt Apple das Support-Personal in Hi
09.05.2012 08:50 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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Proview: Klage gegen Apple in Kalifornien abgewiesen
Das chinesische Unternehmen Proview hat vergeblich versucht, den Streit um den Markennamen “iPad” mit Apple auch vor einem Gericht in Kalifornien zu führen. Der Richter hat die Klage abgewiesen – weil die Parteien mittlerweile eine außergerichtliche Einigung anstreben.
Proview hatte die Klage in Kalifornien im Februar eingereicht. Im April hatten sich die Parteien, die sich bisher nur in China vor Gericht gegenüberstanden, darauf geeinigt, Gespräche über eine außergerichtliche Einigung aufzunehme
09.05.2012 08:36 Uhr, BENM.AT,
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Apple erhält Patent für interne Mobilfunkantenne im MacBook
Als Prototypen gab es ein MacBook Pro mit Mobilfunk, der allerdings nie bis zur Serienreife entwickelt wurde. Während Apple das iPad auch als 3G-Modell anbieten, müssen sich die Notebook-Besitzer mit externen Lösungen behelfen. Ein neues Patent macht Hoffnungen, dass sich dies ändern dürfte.Das
09.05.2012 08:35 Uhr, Maclife,
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Facebook hat einen Affiliate-Spammer ausgeschaltet
Einem US-Werbeunternehmen, das vielen Facebook-Nutzern unangenehm als Spammer aufgefallen war, konnte mit juristischen Mitteln Grenzen gesetzt werden. Ein Verfahren gegen die Firma Adscend Media wurde (Weiter lesen)Mehr zum ThemaApple will die Domain "iPhone5.com" übernehmenStar-Wars-MMO verliert Spieler, EA erwartet Minus
09.05.2012 08:35 Uhr, WinFuture.de,
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Microsoft kommentiert Verzicht auf Codecs in Windows 8
Nachdem Microsoft vor einigen Tagen bekannt gegeben hat, dass man in Windows 8 – anders als in den meisten Windows-7-Versionen – auf die native Implementierung der Codecs verzichtet, die zum Abspielen von DVDs benötigt werden, erläutern die Redmonder nun genauer, was hinter der Entscheidung steht.
09.05.2012 08:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Olympus: Lichtstarke Kamera für 12 m Tauchtiefe
Olympus hat mit der Olympus TG-1 eine robuste Kamera vorgestellt, die Wassertiefen bis zu 12 Metern, Stürze aus bis 2 m und Minustemperaturen von 10 Grad Celsius schadensfrei überstehen soll. Dennoch wurde ein lichtstarkes Weitwinkelobjektiv verbaut. (OLED, Digitalkamera)
09.05.2012 08:35 Uhr, golem,
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BlackBerry Curve 9220 / 9320 now official: BB OS 7.1, 2.44-inch display, same ol'
This phone has visited more countries during its short gestation than some phones get to see in their whole lives, but it's finally arrived. The specs are pretty much what we guessed, with version 7.1 of the BlackBerry OS onboard and typical Curve features like a 2.44-inch 320 x 240 LCD display, 'super charged' 1450mAh battery, FM radio and a small, lightweight 102g form factor. DevelopingBlackBerry Curve 9220 / 9320 now official: BB OS 7.1, 2.44-inch display, same ol'
09.05.2012 08:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sub-$1500 Kingmax 1TB SSD spotted in Japan
Terabytes. We all want them -- especially if they're served solid-state. But if you're not quite ready to pony up for OCZ's Octane SSD 1TB model, you might want to take a trip to Japan. KingMax's SMU25 Client Pro 1TB SSD has been spotted for 119,000 yen (roughly $1,490), shaving a good chunk off the price of its OCZ rival, although there is a trade-off. The Kingmax drive doesn't quite catch up to the Octane performance-wise, with 250MB/s read speeds bested by 460MB/s on the pricier drive and 200 MB/s write speeds trumped by 330MB/s on OCZ's m
09.05.2012 08:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Telekom startet Aktion mit 50 % Rabatt auf Handys und Tablets, inklusive iPhone 4S und iPad 2
Die angekündigte Rabattaktion der Telekom ist jetzt angelaufen. Beim Abschluss eines Neuvertrages wird dabei ein Rabatt von 50 Prozent auf den Gerätepreis eingeräumt. Zwar gilt dieser Rabatt nicht für das neue iPad, dafür aber unter anderem für iPhone 4S als auch für das iPad der zweiten Generation. Natürlich lassen sich auch Smartphones und Tablets anderer Hersteller als Apple mit dem genannten Rabatt erwerben. Das Angebot gilt vom 9. b
09.05.2012 08:05 Uhr, MacTechNews,
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09.05.2012 8:00 Uhr
New iPad to hit 30 more countries this weekend, work on its tan
The corners of the Earth that don't have a new iPad have been quickly shrinking, and Apple's tablet is about to get nigh-on inescapable as of this weekend. A round of 23 more countries is getting the 2012 refresh on May 11, most of it being South American countries such as Foxconn's new manufacturing hub, Brazil. Parts of Africa and southeast Asia will be served as well, such as the home of o
09.05.2012 07:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft puts a price on carbon, says its footprint will be neutral by July
We've seen quite a few tech companies boast about their environmental efforts in recent years, and it looks like you can now also add Microsoft to the list of those attempting to be carbon neutral. As you might expect, while that includes some alternative energy efforts and energy-saving measures, it also makes use of a carbon offset program to make up the difference, which will see Microsoft put money into an internal fund for emissions it's not able to offset through other means. That means Microsoft will be able to declare itself carbon neutral fairly soon -- by the start of the 2013 fiscal year, to b
09.05.2012 07:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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99Bill smartphone card reader pushes mobile payments for China, pretends it's never heard of Square
Jostling for attention among a crowd of China-focused smartphone card readers, 99Bill's card reader has now been officially revealed. It plugs into your headphone jack and communicates with apps on both iOS and Android. The familiar-looking reader supports both passcode and signature security -- China matches several European countries where passcode cards are the more common option. The company has already hooked up with three insurance companies, but it's keeping quiet on the rates it'll charge per transaction and any further expansion plan
09.05.2012 07:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Microsoft updates Office for Mac with security fixes
Microsoft has starting pushing security updates for the 2008 and 2011 versions of Microsoft Office for Mac, including an "important" security fix for six vulnerabilities that could allow remote code execution, even on affected Macs. On the Windows side, the problems stretch back all the way to Microsoft Excel 2003, but for Macs only the two most recent versions of Office are affected. The fix is available through the Microsoft Updater.
09.05.2012 07:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.05.2012 7:00 Uhr
It's not your imagination: Nokia promises fix for purple hue problem seen on some Lumia 900 screens
We didn't notice any purple screen niggles during our Lumia 900 review. For some users, however, the purple hue issue is real and not so spectacular. If you're one of those hapless souls seeing purple on your Lumia phone, Nokia recently tweeted that it will release a software fix for the issue -- though it declined to provide details on when the update will drop. For the uninitiated, the purple screen problem reportedly occurs when automatic brightness is turned off and the display is set to "low." The good news for N
09.05.2012 06:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Netgear updates its Genie app to make even the loneliest printer AirPrint compatible
Don't have an AirPrint-enabled output machine to get that much-need TPS report off of your iPad? Worry no more. Netgear has you covered with an update to its Genie app for both Mac and PC. With the aforementioned software running on your computer, you'll be able to print from your iOS device to any printer just like it was outfitted with AirPrint right out of the box. Your Apple or Windows machine acts as a liaison of sorts via its network or USB printer connection to get the job done. Sure, you'll ha
09.05.2012 06:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Google+ adds a better 'notification experience' to your email, saves you a few clicks
Google knows just how much you love to Hangout on its social network, thus it's doing everything within its mighty power to make things a tad bit easier for you. This time around, the Mountain View crew's bringing an improved Google+ notification experience right to your email, allowing you to see, comment and Like +1 posts straight from your inbox. Google says comments stream in real-time to the Plus site, while responses from folks inside your Circles (or anyone else) will show up instantly under t
09.05.2012 06:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Staatsanwalt bezeichnet kino.to als neues Massenmedium
Der Staatsanwalt Dietmar Bluhm bezeichnet kino.to zum Prozessauftakt gegen den mutmaßlichen Chef der Streaming-Plattform als ein Massenmedium für Urheberrechtsverletzungen. Dem Beschuldigten wird laut Anklageschrift vorgeworfen, mit dem Portal durch gemeinschaftlichen Urheberrechtsverletzung 6,6 Millionen Euro verdient zu haben.
09.05.2012 06:35 Uhr, ComputerBase,
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Amazon edges Apple in ForeSee e-retail satisfaction index
The Spring top 100 edition of the ForeSee e-retailer satisfaction index has been released. Notable findings are Amazon leading at 89 percent, besting Apple by four percentage points. Newegg trails Apple by three points while Netflix is recovering some lost ground after several summer public relations and marketing disasters. The survey is the result of 21,000 responses from visitors to the top 100 retail websites by revenue.
09.05.2012 06:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live from CTIA 2012!
If you've been following all of the latest coverage from New Orleans at CTIA Wireless 2012, you may be anxious to hear what we have to say about the stuff we've seen. Fortunately, you'll get to enjoy a full crew of Engadget Mobileteers gathered around one single microphone, ranting and raving about whatever comes to mind. So join us for an impromptu Engadget Mobile Podcast, live in just a few minutes!Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live from CTIA 2012! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2012 00:05:00 EDT. Please see our
09.05.2012 06:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Telefonica launches TuMe global chat, VOIP, text app
Telefonica, the Spanish parent company of Britain's O2 cell network, has launched its first iPhone app as a direct competitor to programs like Skype. The new app, TuMe (free), combines free text chat, voice calls and picture and location sharing between users of the TuMe app, all in one program rather than having to switch between the Phone and iMessage applications. An Android version is planned for later in the year.
09.05.2012 06:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.05.2012 6:00 Uhr
Nyx Mobile Twist Connect hands-on
It's not often that we write about a feature phone, but we were charmed by the Twist Connect's unique design. The dual-SIM device prides itself on its integration with Nyx Messenger, social networks like Twitter and it's MP3-playing abilities. It's the music playing features that caught our attention. The whole bottom of the phone rotates, switching from a full QWERTY keyboard, to a set of dedicated music controls. In messaging mode the keypad is angled out on a chin to make typing easier, while keeping the screen in a better position for visibility -- it wasn't the greatest display, easily getting washed out at even slight angles under the conventions center's lights. Give it a twist (hence
09.05.2012 05:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fisker Karma reportedly sets house on fire, doesn't restore cosmic balance
Fisker's Karma woes aren't relenting anytime soon, as one new owner just found out the hard way. A driver in Sugar Land, Texas parked his recently obtained hybrid sedan in his garage last week, only to have the car self-immolate minutes later and damage his new home. Despite the slight risk of lithium-ion batteries catching fire, the luxury car's power pack (unplugged at the time) appears to have been left in one piece -- suggesting that something more complicated is at fault. For their part, neither Fisker nor insura
09.05.2012 05:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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WatchESPN finally streams to Comcast customers, but not on Android
The short list of TV and internet providers that support ESPN's TV Everywhere play, WatchESPN, just grew by one with the addition of Comcast to a list that already included Time Warner, Bright House and Verizon. Part of a deal reached back in January, ESPN has managed to tie its live streaming service in with Comcast's Xfinity TV protocols, similar to the adjustments made by HBO to open up HBO Go streaming on the Xbox 360. One
09.05.2012 05:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP unveils second business Ultrabook, the EliteBook Folio
We actually have one more EliteBook to introduce, and this time it's an Ultrabook. The EliteBook Folio 9470m is ready to sidle up next to the Folio 13, HP's first business-grade Ultrabook, as a higher-end option. The 14-inch Folio is thin and light, starting at 3.6 pounds, but the 0.75-inch chassis makes room for an impressive collection of ports, including USB 3.0, Ethernet, DisplayPort and VGA. Since this Ivy Bridge laptop is balancing its Ultrabook identity with a business classification, it features an embedded TPM security chip, a smart card reader,
09.05.2012 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP refreshes EliteBook line with five new models, Ivy Bridge and optional LTE
HP is in full-on laptop-unveiling mode, and the company's business line isn't getting left out -- in fact, it has five new models -- including an 11-incher, a first for this series. The boardroom-bound EliteBooks are making the step up to Ivy Bridge, but it's also adding the option of LTE across the board. All models will ship with SRS Premium Sounds PRO and an optional 720p webcam. We have a complete breakdown o
09.05.2012 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP outs new 23-inch 2311ix IPS backlit monitor
Along with tons of new notebooks, HP is unveiling a 23-inch display, the 2311xi. The screen has a 1920 x 1080 resolution with a brightness of 250 nits, and it makes use of an IPS panel to promise wide viewing angles (178 degrees both horizontally and vertically). For connecting your PC, there's also VGA, HDMI and DVI-D input. The display will go for $240 starting June 24th. Check out the gallery of press photos below and, if you're really curious, feast your eyes on HP's demo video below the break.Gallery: HP 2311xi
09.05.2012 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Engadget HD Podcast 298 - 05.08.2012
This week we've got plenty of Media Center news, tied up in an overall Microsoft-centric episode focused on its new subsidized Xbox 360 offer and plans for Windows 8. Fortunately, we've got the perfect guest on hand as the illustrious James Montemagno of Ceton joins us for this podcast. Once we're through talking consoles, extenders and mobile apps there's still more to discuss with new Google TV sets on the way, Comcast rolling out its upgraded DVR platform and much, much more. Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [
09.05.2012 05:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Apple mods nano-SIM design, awaits Nokia's tiny rebuttal
Apple and Nokia agree that a smaller SIM card will aid them in their quest to create better phones for us all, but the two disagree about what that new SIM should look like. You see, Nokia claims that Cupertino's proposed card violates ETSI's -- the standards body that'll make the final call on the one nano-SIM to rule them all -- requirement that the nano-SIM design preclude people from fitting it into a microSD slot. Well, that complaint didn't fall upon deaf ears, as Apple apparently put SIM maker Giesecke & Devrient to work making a new version that solves the problem with some additional plastic in all the right plac
09.05.2012 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP unveils Envy Spectre XT Ultrabook, other thin-and-lights in various sizes
What's that? You're hungry for more HP laptops? Good! Because we're not nearly done yet! The company just expanded its line of Ultrabooks from two to five, and that's not even counting this guy. And, the company also plans to sell so-called Sleekbooks -- essentially, thin-and-light laptops that don't quite meet Intel's criteria for Ultrabooks. So what goodies to we have in store? First up, there's the 13.3-inch Envy Spectre XT, whose all-metal body looks nothing like the
09.05.2012 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP refreshes its ProBook laptops for small businesses
HP's already outed a bunch of business laptops today, but so far they've all been at the enterprise level, the sort of thing an IT manager would deploy on the order of thousands. But while it was at it the company also refreshed its ProBook lineup for small businesses -- the sort of operations that likely don't have an IT department running the show. For those folks, there's the refreshed b- and s-series. Starting with the "b" lineup, it includes 14- and 15.6-inch models (the 6470b and 6570b), which have a m
09.05.2012 05:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.05.2012 5:00 Uhr
Plantronics M55 and M25 bluetooth headsets ears-on
Plantronics has launched two headsets at this year's CTIA: the M55 and M25. Sure, we'd bet dollars to donuts that piles of companies offer more bells and whistles but the M55's $49 and the M25's $39 price tag will likely garner some fans. The M55 features voice activated answering, 11 hour talk time, 16-day standby, DSP noise reduction, a physical barrier on the mic to reduce wind noise, and one free year of the Vocalyst service. The M25 apes its pricier sibling except it lacks the Vocalyst service and voice activated answering. Both devices feature a deep sleep mo
09.05.2012 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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RED goes beyond cameras with $15,000 REDucation X showbiz immersion
RED's dabbled in the workshop arena with its three-day REDucation classes, but the cinema company's new program ups the session time to a full 16 weeks. REDucation X, which kicks off on October 1st, will run you a cool $15,000 -- approaching the cost of an entire Scarlet-X package. While getting REDucated at RED Studios in Hollywood, you'll learn from high-end film pros alongside 20 other deep-pocketed students as you cover digital production from A to Z, including lighting, shooting and equipment brass tacks, followed by a one-week shoot, and finishing
09.05.2012 04:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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HP introduces Officejet 150 all-in-one mobile printer, Photosmart 5220
We've seen mobile scanners and portable printers, but a combination of the two has been slow in coming. Well, the mobile all-in-one has finally arrived. HP's new Officejet 150 has built-in Bluetooth for printing docs from Windows Phone and BlackBerry devices, and it lets you scan to PC and email files in addition to transferring via USB and memory cards. A 2.36-inch touchscreen is on hand for managing prints, scans and copy jobs. One charge on the lithium ion battery should get you up to 500 printed pages. The HP Officejet 150 Mobile All-in-One will ship for $399 in June, and if you own an HP laptop, you'
09.05.2012 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Clarity Pal hands-on, a new phone for senior citizens
In a perfect world, your grandparents wouldn't need a lick of help getting the most out of a smartphone, but let's face it: the devices are complex, and if you don't have the proper motivation, they can be a bit difficult to learn. You've previously seen the C900 from Clarity, and tonight we stumbled upon its second generation of handsets for senior citizens known as the Pal. Similar to the predecessor, the phone features a panic button on the back that'll call and text message up to f
09.05.2012 04:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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British cabinet members set to receive 650 iPads
Thanks to the successful conclusion of a pilot program studying the effect of tablet computers in government, all 650 members of British parliament (MP) will soon be receiving iPads. The move was previously revealed by an advisory committee to the House of Commons. The move is expected to cost between £260,000 ($420,300) and £429,000 ($693,500). Up to 70 MPs have already purchased iPads and listed them as expenses, passing the expense on to the taxpayers, but say the move saves money over printing and other antiquated workflows.
09.05.2012 04:35 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.05.2012 4:00 Uhr
HP intros three Compaq desktops, two displays for the business set
In addition to all the laptops and printers HP announced today, it also has a few goodies for the cube monkeys out there. The company just outed a trio of three business-grade desktops, along with two monitors. First up, there's the Compaq Elite 8300, which is aimed squarely at large businesses with IT-friendly tools like TPM, Intel's vPro technology and remote management via LANdesk. The Compaq Pro 4300, meanwhile, targets small businesses with its compact form factor and features like HP's Chassis Security Kit. The mid-size Compaq Pro 6300 ai
09.05.2012 03:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Live from HP's Global Influencer Summit 2012 in Shanghai!
Good evening or good morning, wherever you are. We've just sat down at HP's Global Influencer Summit 2012 in Shanghai and will be seeing what the company's got up its sleeves for the rest of the year, so sit back, relax, and enjoy our liveblog right after the break.Live from HP's Global Influencer Summit 2012 in Shanghai! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 May 2012 21:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
09.05.2012 03:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Nokia City Lens augmented reality browser hands-on (video)
It warms the heart to see Nokia's Beta-Labs delivering goods we actually want on our handsets -- and even more so when we really want the handsets themselves. Espoo's revered Lumia line has been treated to a new toy and it costs not one red cent: Nokia City Lens. Using an augmented reality browser, the user is offered a virtual view through walls and buildings of various points near you that can be browsed by categories such as food, nearby, sights or searched for with text. Better still, searching for AT&T WiFi will find access points nearby and all you then need to do is h
09.05.2012 03:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Eyes-on with Jabra Supreme UC Bluetooth headset
Coming next month from Jabra, you'll find the Supreme UC Bluetooth headset in its arsenal. In addition to featuring dual microphones for noise cancellation that'll benefit your friends, it also leverages a sizable 24mm speaker to incorporate noise cancellation on your end, too. As you'd hope, the Supreme UC is quite lightweight, and the microphone can even be folded to conserve space. We're told that its battery will give users up to six hours of talk time and between eight to fifteen hours of standby. The downside? It'll set you back $149. Then again, for those who care about the audio quality of their calls, it could be money well spent. Gallery:
09.05.2012 03:20 Uhr, Engadget,
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Huawei 10-inch MediaPad hands-on
Sadly, when this gorgeous slab of glass and silicon was unveiled at MWC, Huawei wouldn't let us put our greasy hands on it -- and with good reason, as the spectacular panel on the MediaPad 10 is a bit of a fingerprint magnet. But, we're happy to report that the company trotted out the goods for Pepcom's event at CTIA. We took the device for a pretty thorough spin and, despite being saddled with software still in the development stage, came away thoroughly impressed. The 10-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS display is one of the most gorgeous screens to ever grace a tablet. Sure, it's not quite "new" iPad levels of pixel density, but it certainly puts most of its potential competitors to shame. The primarily alu
09.05.2012 03:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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Court dismisses Proview's US trademark suit against Apple
Proview's attempt to assert the legal argument that it was duped into selling the iPad trademark to Apple in the US has failed, with Judge Mark Pierce of the California Superior Court dismissing the lawsuit per Apple's request. The court said Proview had failed to show any reason why the dispute couldn't be resolved in Hong Kong, where the two companies are currently before the second-highest level Chinese courts.
09.05.2012 03:05 Uhr, MacNN,
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09.05.2012 3:00 Uhr
New Virgin Canada Smartphone plans give you six of one thing, take half a dozen of another
It looks like Virgin Mobile Canada could be rolling out a new set of tariffs, which seem to take as much as they give. According to the blurry promo materials received by Mobile Syrup the new Smartphone plans offer slightly fewer minutes, in exchange for an extra hour's slice of "evening" time. The current $50 per month plan gives 200 anytime minutes, with unlimited weekends and early evenings from 6pm. Under the new scheme, you'd only get 150 minutes, with the evenings rolling in at 5pm instead. The $60 plan gets the same loss in minutes in exchange for the extra daily hour, plus a 500 MB data allowance bump. A new $55 option has also been created for thos
09.05.2012 02:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Hands-on with Energizer's Universal Multi-Port and Portable chargers
You know the drill: it's Friday night, 1:30 in the morning and there's three-percent battery left on your smartphone. Here's the twist, though -- if you had Energizer's Universal Multi-Port or Portable Smartphone Charger handy, it wouldn't be a problem. The company is preparing to unleash both of these products this fall, and we quite like 'em. The Universal Multi-Port Charger ($76) carries a 5,000mAh battery, packs two USB ports and is able to deliver a total of 15W output, which means -- yes -- it supports quick charging. Meanwhile, the Portable Smartphone Charger ($
09.05.2012 02:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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AT&T small cell site pilot due between late 2012, 2013
AT&T has been hinting for a while that it's getting closer to implementing small cell sites in its network, and at CTIA Wireless 2012 gave a stronger clue as to when and how the mini network hubs will operate. Executive technology VP John Donovan clarified to Reuters that a pilot is expected to start late this year and should run into 2013. If all runs smoothly, the below-tower-sized sites will be clipping on to lamp posts and other parts of the urban landscape to strengthen coverage in places where
09.05.2012 02:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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T-Mobile wants new customers to pay upfront, says it's nothing personal
A change to T-Mobile's billing methods means it'll want to see the color of your money before you've barely had time to play with your new handset. Normally you'd enjoy a liberating spell of non-topping-up telephonic joy before the cold, financial reality of the money being sucked out of your bank account. However, from the 20th of this month, new post-paid customers will be expected to trump up in advance for the recurring part of their bill. Don't panic though, while the first bill might feel a bit heftier (as it includes the pro rata amount for the month, and the next full month,) you're still paying the same
09.05.2012 02:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.05.2012 2:00 Uhr
Plum Mobile lineup at CTIA 2012 hands-on
Little-known Plum Mobile appeared at CTIA with the four dual SIM Android sets pictured above and the Might, a Galaxy Note twin we had a peek at a little earlier today. From the top left we have the Debut, which is a 7-in WVGA tablet -- that can be used as a phone -- with Android 2.2 powered by an 800MHz CPU, a 5-megapixel camera and a 4250mAh battery. Pricing for the Plum Debut is somewhere in the neighborhood of $180. The $90 Plum Capacity runs Android 2.2 with a 650MHz CPU, it also offers a 3.2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth, WiFi, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, and comes in "several" color options. The Wicked 3G is a quadband GSM dualband 3G set
09.05.2012 01:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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Bracketron reveals MetalDock and Mushroom GreenZero
Bracketron have unveiled the MetalDock charging dock for iPhone 4 and 4S. The curved L-shape dock was revealed at the same time as the Mushroom GreenZero battery charger at CTIA Wireless. The MetalDock is a curved metal combination dock for charging and synching, while the Mushroom GreenZero is an energy-conscious wall charger suitable for world travel.
09.05.2012 01:50 Uhr, MacNN,
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HTC One S unibody housing micro arc oxidation process eyes-on
HTC's One S -- launched earlier this year at Mobile World Congress -- features a nifty ceramic-like finish that is achieved using micro arc oxidation. We've of course heard about the process and been treated to the details of the treatment but had yet to see it translated for our eyes to behold. HTC has a stand set up at CTIA detailing the steps from blank lump of aluminum to the finished HTC One S product with its lovely
09.05.2012 01:35 Uhr, Engadget,
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Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE user guide slips out, tells you what you already know
Whether or not Sprint's version of HTC's One X is indeed shipping on May 18th remains to be seen, but one thing's for sure: it'll almost definitely hit store shelves prior to Sprint's LTE network going live. Following the Galaxy Nexus' footsteps in that regard, the EVO 4G LTE seems to have no shame in its game, and the 219 page user manual has floated out for those interested in getting a head start on understanding their future superphon
09.05.2012 01:05 Uhr, Engadget,
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09.05.2012 1:00 Uhr
MLB.tv Premium for Xbox 360 now live in 18 more countries, CinemaNow adds rentals in the US
Feels like it was only yesterday that the MLB.tv app was landing on Xbox consoles in North America, and starting today, the application will be available to more baseball lovers around the globe. As Major Nelson notes (again), the Major League Baseball service is now live in Brazil, France, Germany, India, Italy, South Africa, Spain and the UK, among a few other nations. Naturally, if you're hoping to catch any ball games via MLB's Premium goods, you'll have to shell
09.05.2012 00:50 Uhr, Engadget,
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TUAW Deep Thoughts: How netbooks conquered the universe
Look around out there. Netbooks are not only ubiquitous, they have basically conquered all of reality.
Before you do a spit take and start saying words that are unsuitable for TUAW's family friendly audience, let me remind you of Apple's iPad introduction. Steve Jobs laid out the plan for how the unit would operate: as a middle ground between laptops and mobile phones, it would allow people to browse the web, check for email, enjoy media, play games, and read.
In other words, Jobs was introducing netbooks for the rest of us.
Reimagining the form factor but not the functionality brought the netbook into h
09.05.2012 00:24 Uhr, The Unofficial Apple Weblog,
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Hands-on with the Nyx Mobile Lyuba Max and Fun mockups
When PR reps have something they think is truly special, things can get a little cloak and dagger. While we were hanging around the Nyx Mobile booth, a rep quietly sneaked up on us, to offer a glimpse of two new handset his company is working on. When we enthusiastically agreed (after our heart rate dropped), he led aside -- away from prying eyes -- and produced a pair devices, delicately wrapped in a silk handkerchief, from his suit's inside pocket. We won't lie, things got a tad disappointing when we realized they were non-functioning mockups, but if the company can pull of these frame-less designs we'll be quite impressed. Due to begin manufacturing within the next two or three months, the Lyuba Ma
09.05.2012 00:24 Uhr, Engadget,
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Fujitsu app analyzes zits and skin tone, delivers professional advice to your phone
That's right, you can finally get rid of that Tamagotchi you've been using to pick those perfect skincare products. Fujitsu is teasing a new app that's capable of measuring specific characteristics of the skin, even with less-than-ideal lighting conditions. We normally have to put up with the hassle of having to visit our friendly neighborhood skincare professional every time we need accurate info about our zits, blemishes or what color makeup to wear to the Star Trek convention. Fujitsu wants to
09.05.2012 00:24 Uhr, Engadget,
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