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CBS finally bends, brings some shows to Netflix

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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CBS today showed a rare willingness to bring its TV shows to a subscription Internet service today and gave Netflix some key content. Classic shows such as Cheers, Star Trek and Twin Peaks will now be viewable through a streaming plan, as will two newer shows, Flashpoint and Medium.

JVC DLA-F110 3D Professional Projector

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
JVC has announced that they will be launching its new DLA-F110 3D Professional Projector which is ideal for large venues such as museums and large business board rooms.

Twitter For BlackBerry Updated With Geotagging And Push Mentions

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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The Twitter app for BlackBerry has been updated to version 1.1 in the Beta Zone. This new version of Twitter for BlackBerry will have geotagging capabilities, push mentions, topic autocomplete, and chat-style messaging.

BMW Launches Green Focused “i” Brand

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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BMW is known for creating luxury cars, and with its new BMW i brand it hopes to soon be known for creating sustainable cars as well. The green sub-brand is expected to launch two cars by 2013: the BMW i3 and i8.

Fiat 500 Goes One-On-One with Mini over Tech, Options

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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The Fiat 500 has Mini square in its sights when Fiat returns to the U.S. sales in a few weeks. A New York City press showing last week by Fiat's product manager, appropriately named Laura Soave, reveals zillions of colors and options, plus Bluetooth and a USB jack standard on all but the entry...

Apple reportedly schedules all-hands retail meeting for this week

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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If you work in an Apple Store, you're either about to sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) for an all-hands retail meeting later this week, or you already have. The meetings are generally held Sunday evenings after the stores close.

Windows 7 Service Pack 1 reaches users today

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Microsoft on Tuesday said it was posting Windows 7 Service Pack 1 for everyday users. Previously ready for developers, the update is most notable for adding RemoteFX, a new virtual machine technology that gives virtual desktops the same visual performance and effects as if it were local.

Counter-leaks: next iPad isn’t delayed

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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A pair of leaks emerged on mid-Tuesday that promptly countered beliefs that the next iPad might be delayed. Sources for both Reuters and Barclays Capital analyst Ben Reitzesinsisted that the new Apple tablet was still on track.

Samsung Omnia 7 bricked by Windows Phone update

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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The Samsung Omnia 7 is being bricked when users load the new Windows Phone 7 firmware update on it, a tipster told WinRumors on Tuesday. The issue occurs at step six of ten, where the handset is frozen on the "Connect your phone to your PC" screen.

Core77 Hand-Eye Curiosity Club Tonite with Erin Lolcama, Acanthus Green Upholstery

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Tonight, Core77 welcomes Erin Lolcama of Acanthus Green Upholstery to our bi-weekly creative speaker series: The Hand-Eye Supply Curiosity Club hosted at the Hand-Eye Supply store in Portland, OR. Come early and check out our space or checkin with us online for the live broadcast!

Powermat Expanding Into Europe

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
I stopped by the Powermat booth at Mobile World Congress 2011 last week to get the update on their line of wireless charging products.

Court: Adult Film Studio Has To Sue Alleged Pirates Individually

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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In a setback for adult film studios looking to make a quick buck (by fighting piracy), a court in Dallas has ruled that one such studio, Serious Bidness, cannot sue a group of John Does in one lump sum. If it wants to pursue legal action it has to sue each John Doe individually.

Rumors in Limericks: iPad 2 Media Event

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
The iPad 2 rumor du jour Says the invites will go out the door For Wednesday, March 2nd Media will be beckoned If true new iPad 2, zut alors!Rumors in Limericks: iPad 2 Media Event originally appeared on TUAW on Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of...

AMD Lifts The Hood On Bulldozer At ISSCC

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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AMD's upcoming Bulldozer processor has been an increasingly hot topic as its launch date creeps nearer, but the company has kept a great deal of information under wraps. That's now beginning to change; AMD plans to discuss Bulldozer more in-depth at the ISSCC conference currently underway.

Concept Phone: HTC Eerie HD3 by Wallec

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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The HTC Eerie HD3 is a new concept phone which, with its 4.7 inch AMOLED display, is closer to a tablet than a smartphone. The phone was created by Wallec (wwalczyszyn from Deviantart), and has some pretty amazing specs.

Atrix 4G harder to modify than expected

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Those celebrating the early rooting of the Motorola Atrix 4G handset may be doing so prematurely, as an XDA Developers member maintained the partition is signed by Motorola. This keeps the files in the root can't be replaced by custom ones that include custom recovery or boot files.

Cup Holder Smartphone Stand

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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The multitude of cheap plastic cup holder smartphone mounts is staggering, yet the majority of them are either overly engineered, cheap flimsy plastic or proprietary. I’m surprised that we don’t see more commercial designs similar to the stand in this video by the Mechanical Mashup crew.

Last.fm for iPhone gets concerts, recommendations, band info

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Last.fm has quietly updated its iPhone app (free, App Store) to a version 3.0 overhaul. The new edition focuses more on artist exploration and will show concerts, including those that friends say they're attending.

Poisoned Wintek workers appeal to Steve Jobs

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Five workers claiming to represent poisoned Wintek workers have issued a letter to Apple CEO Steve Jobs, Reuters reports. Wintek has admitted to using a chemical called hexyl hydride, also known as n-hexane, to help speed up production of Apple touchscreens between May 2008 and August 2009.

Rumor: iPad 2 Event Scheduled for March 2

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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A customer holds a first-generation iPad outside an Apple store. Photo: Bryan Derballa/Wired.com Apple is preparing to introduce the second-generation iPad in a special event next week, according to a report.

Sega Jumping into Facebook Games with Baseball

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Sega will be entering the US social games business this month with an American version of Sega Play! Baseball, according to Total Telecom. Sega has done social games in Japan up to this point, and now is going to try its hand in the US, competing with Zynga, among others.

Rumor: Apple’s iPad 2 Event Is On March 2

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

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Here we go: speculation and alarums! AllThingsD has news of the latest Apple Media event and, although there is no time or location set, expect this one to unveil the iPad 2 or, if Gruber is to be believed, something that will be more like the iPad 3GS than a full overhaul akin to the difference...

Fujitsu To Launch Windows 7 Tablet With Intel Oak Trail At CeBIT

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
We mentioned before here and here that tablets are increasingly being adopted at the enterprise level. Originally a luxury item for media consumption and game play on the go, tablets are rapidly heading to the work place.

Look out: That Windows Phone 7 Update Is Bricking Handsets

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Uh oh! Remember that itty-bitty update that Microsoft sent out yesterday to make sure next month’s big update would go smoothly?

Apple iPad 2 event Wednesday March 2?

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
Apple is reportedly set to announce a March 2 2011 event, at which the company will unveil the new iPad 2. According to AllThingsD‘s “multiple sources”, the event – on Wednesday next week – will take place in San Francisco, likely at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts.

TomTom quietly slips out new GO 2435, 2535 navigation units

February 22nd, 2011 link to (permalink)

13 years ago
GPS maker TomTom has introduced new portable navigation devices, broken up into two ranges. The Go 2435 and the Go 2535 editions both sport a thin design and get the same capacitive touchscreen introduced on the Go 2505TM.

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