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Symbian OS going free and open source for first time

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Starting Thursday, the source code for Symbian’s operating system platform will become entirely open source and free (Symbian’s software currently powers most of the smartphones in the world, and is owned by Nokia).

Samsung Introduces Two New Projectors At ISE 2010

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Samsung has showcased two new projectors at ISE 2010. Weighing at only 200 grams, the Samsung H03 is capable to run for about 2 hours on a single charge. This pico projector is LED-based that has a brightness of 30 ANSI lumens and a lifespan of up to 30,000 hours.

Image leak shows Nokia’s Symbian-based C5 handset

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Nokia is allegedly set to launch a new Symbian-based device, the C5, according to a Daily Mobile report. If the details are correct, the device will serve as Nokia's first Cseries smartphone.

3D portion of HDMI 1.4 specs available to public

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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HDMI Licensing, LLC announced a few moments ago that the three-dimensional portion of HDMI 1.4 specifications is now available for public download at the official HDMI site.  With HDMI specs for 3D already out, we may see 3DTVs come to market even sooner than we may think.

Buzz Aldrin: this “new direction” for space programs sounds great

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When it was announced that this administration was redefining space-related goals (and, many seemed not to notice, increasing NASA funding by $6bn) there were mixed reactions. We’d already spent a bundle on moon mission stuff, but it was over budget and behind schedule.

The new MSi Classic Series CX520 and CR620 notebooks rock Core i5 or i3 CPUs

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Intel’s Core i5 and i3 CPUs have found a new home in MSi’s latest notebook offerings. The CX520 and CR20 Classic Series combine otherwise standard specs and a 15.6-inch 16:9 screen with the powerful cores.

Your next home might be insulated with aerogel, really

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Areogel, the 90% air material previously used in such space platforms as the Mars Pathfinder Rover, is actually dropping in price. So much so that’s actually being used as insulation in some commercial applications.

Leica M7 Hermès edition, unboxed and lovely

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Ahhh, Leica special editions. How you love to come out, and cost lots of money. The Hermès edition is no exception, though, as expected, the design is still 99.9% the same as the other Leicas.

Eco-friendly Wireless Router Series From Buffalo

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Buffalo has launched a new series of eco-friendly wireless router that consumes 69% less electricity than its predecessors. The new Buffalo WZR-HP-G301NH series adopts a new power management system, which will help you to lower your electric bill.

Aliens vs Predator (2010) demo now available on Steam

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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There have been more than a dozen and a half AVP games over the last three decades and a new one is prepped to launch on February 16, 2010 on the 360, PS3, and Windows. That’s awesome.

JooJoo tablet shipping this month, full Flash support and app store at launch

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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The iPad may have taken the media by storm, but the JooJoo, formerly known as the CrunchPad, is back, and hot on Apple’s heels.  The JooJoo’s starting off full production, that’s right and maker Fusion Garage has announced that the product is set to start shipping this month.

Next iPhone may possibly record HD video in 720p?

February 4th, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Okay, so Apple’s iPod Nano doesn’t exactly have the best video recording of all gadgets, but HD video is gradually shaping up to be a crucial feature to be included in next-generation devices.  Some hints have surfaced that HD video may just be implemented on the next iPhone.

Symbian OS transitions to open source, free

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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The Symbian operating system for mobile phones will finally become open source and free, following several years as a proprietary platform, according to the Symbian Foundation.

Tricking your iPhone to play TV shows and movies in portrait view

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Filed under: How-tos, iTunes, iPhone, iPod touch By default, movies and TV shows in the iPod portion of the iPhone and iPod touch play in landscape view.

Atlona debuts DP400 Dual Link DVI to MDP converter

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Atlona has introduced a new adapter for those hoping to use Apple displays, the DP400 Dual Link DVI to mDP converter. The box is designed for DVI based Mac users looking to convert video signals to Mini DisplayPort screens like the LED Cinema Display or the 27-inch iMac.

Skype 3G update coming ‘soon’

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Filed under: iPhone, App Store, iPod touchAs most of you know already, Apple has lifted the restrictions against making VoIP calls over a 3G connection, and a handful of apps have already "flipped a switch" behind the scenes to enable such calls.

T-Mobile to ship HD2, myTouch 3G+, Zeppelin in a month?

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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T-Mobile could launch three of its more important smartphones within the next few weeks based on two leaks from within.

Motorola DEVOUR recently announced and already getting fondled

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Well that didn’t take too long at all. Just this morning, the Motorola DEVOUR with MOTOBLUR was announced, and now in-the-wild pics and hands on impressions are surfacing on the web. Pictured next to the Nexus One, the DEVOUR looks much smaller than it does in press images.

Where did the TiVo HD go? New model launching soon?

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Let’s say you want to buy a TiVo HD right now from TiVo.com. After all, it’s a great DVR with Netflix, YouTube, Amazon, and local networking streaming support. The only thing is you that can’t. It’s listed as out of stock.

The first sample videos from the Sony Ericsson Vivaz are out and kind of incredible

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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The Sony Ericsson Vivaz (previously known as “Kurara”) still doesn’t have an official release date, but it looks like someone in Sony Ericsson’s camp has been playing with one lately.

TUAW TV Live at 5 PM ET with a special guest (no, it’s not an iPad)

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Filed under: Video, PodcastingAbout three weeks ago, I had the opportunity to chat with Aaron Vronko, the service manager at RapidRepair in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The topic? What we thought would be the technical underpinnings of an Apple tablet.

Hitachi achieves a storage density of 2.5 Terabits per square inch

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Section: Peripherals, Storage Let’s face it, we can never have enough storage space on our hard drives.

Meizu: no plans to clone iPad

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Meizu chief Jack Wong as quietly put down speculation that his company might produce a clone of Apple's iPad. Although the M8 was created as a direct response to the iPhone, Wong said he doesn't have the "slightest interest" in making a tablet version.

Adobe updates Photoshop Mobile app for iPhone

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Filed under: iPhone, App StoreIf you're one of the people who has, according to Adobe's John Nack, run the total number of downloads of the Photoshop.com Mobile [free, iTunes Link] app to 6.5 million, then we have information you need to know.

HP widens the lead between number two computer maker, Acer

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Uh-oh, Acer. You better get your stuff together. HP is embarrassing you. Maybe you shouldn’t have gone all, “We’s gonna be number 1 soon and 4ever!” Because now that HP shipped nearly 1.1 million more notebooks than you in the third quarter of 2009, you look kind of silly.

Several textbook publishers sign iPad deals

February 3rd, 2010 link to (permalink)

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Filed under: Hardware, Portables, Apple FinancialBack when the iPad was a rumor, many contended that a successful Apple tablet would provide an easy and cheap way to distribute textbooks. Now, the Wall Street Journal reports that several publishers have come on board.

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