GPS satellites to get an update
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The current GPS system is based on quite old technology and even if it’s good enough in some situations, it really isn’t really _that_ accurate.
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Nokia N8 benchmarks tip 180% speed boost over N97
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While Nokia’s overall specifications for the N8 generally met with approval – if not, in the case the 12-megapixel camera, outright lust – the smartphone’s 680MHz processor led to some criticism that the phone might not keep up with its Android and Windows Phone rivals.
Review: Netgear Stora NAS drive
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Network-attached storage, or NAS, has been quite common in the business and enterprise markets for quite some time but has yet to take a firm hold in the home. Netgear's Stora tries to change that: it boasts a terabyte of storage and a swath of multimedia features in a friendly package.
Fosfor on Facebook
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In the right column, you should now see a nice little ‘Fosfor on Facebook’ widget, so why don’t you go ahead and press the like button, or visit the Fosfor Facebook page here. Thank you!
SlashGear Week in Review – Week 20 2010
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Like most weeks in the tech world there was a lot going on last week with new gear surfacing and cool happenings. Early in the week we published our review of the HTC Smart. We were concerned that users who purchase the device will get tired of Brew MP and wish for an Android device.
Human Tetris Video Game
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If you like video games and DIY electronics have a look at this cool version of Tetris that Adam Papamarcos and Kerran Flanagan made. It’s called Human Tetris since you need to use your body to simulate the puzzle shapes to play the game.
MacBook Pro Review (15 Inch, 2010)
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Apple recently updated it’s range of MacBook Pro’s, as well as the base model MacBook. The 15 inch and 17 inch MacBook Pro’s had the most significant upgrades to Intel’s new Core i5 and i7 Processors.
Fujitsu LifeBook A530 Notebook
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Fujitsu has added another new notebook called Fujitsu LifeBook A530 using Intel Core i3 and Core i5 processors, up to 8GB of RAM, and 500GB hard drive.
LG Fathom launching soon, shows up in Best Buy for $100 bucks a pop
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Oh, LG Fathom; like the HTC HD2, you’re one of Windows Mobile 6.5’s last hurrahs — a final spirited cry as the hawks circle over head.
Security flaw lets hackers delete Facebook friends
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Section: Web, Web 2.0 / Social Networking A newly discovered security flaw on Facebook could allow a hacker to scrape a user’s public data, make them “like” pages and even delete their friends list.
MSI Wind U160DX Packs 15-Hour Battery
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MSI readying a new model of its Wind U160 netbook dubbed Wind U160DX. Still packs a 10-inch display like the U160, U160DX now sport g a new Atom N455 processor while its memory now use the DDR3 and MSI also cramm MSI “Turbo Drive Engine” to the U160DX.
The four reasons Lost will go down in history as a bad TV show
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Lost will wrap up this Sunday. It’s about time, too. At least the story is actually ending, rather than drifting along until the show is canceled because of bad ratings. But still, I feel like there are too many loose ends that will not be answered tomorrow.
Review: Flip Slide HD
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As ubiquitous as the Flip line has been, the pocket camcorder line has been quiet since Cisco took over. But while the original Flip Video camcorder was a minor revolution in a home video marketplace crowded with full sized camcorders, the Flip now has to fight against a mature crowd.
Sync Wars: Address Book vs. Google Contacts
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Filed under: InternetSteven Frank from Panic has outlined several important differences between the way that Address Book (on Snow Leopard) and Google Contacts manage data. This is on his personal website.
TC Disrupt Hackathon gallery
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There are more dudes sitting at laptops here than I’ve seen in… well, at least since I left Seattle. But there are also some enterprising builder types taking advantage of the toys and junk gadgets donated to the Hackathon.
AT&T nearly doubles iPhone early termination rates
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Filed under: iPhoneAT&T announced yesterday a new "carrot and stick" pricing plan for early termination fees (ETF) of cellphone contracts, beginning with new contracts starting June 1st.
Acer Aspire 360, 10-Inch Netbook
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Acer has just announced another model of its Aspire netbook lineup dubbed Aspire 360. Thr name come from its 360 degree design. Aspire 360 packs a 10.1-inch and will be available in Onyx Black, Think Pink, Moon Shadow and Cool Purple color options.
Android 2.2 Froyo for Nexus One released
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Keen on some of that fine Froyo action on your Nexus One? Having first told us to expect Android 2.2 in the “next few weeks”, it seems Google have forged ahead with their initial distribution of the updated platform.
Panasonic AG-3DA1 3D HD Camcorder
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It’s time to trade in your new car and buy this 3D HD video camera. The Panasonic AG-3DA1 puts ridiculous 3D capability at your finger tips. Now you can see that soccer ball come right at you! But, at $20,000, I don’t suppose that Dick and Jane will be buying this in droves.
Massively rounds up MMO iPhone apps
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Filed under: Gaming Our friends over at massively.com, a site all about massively multiplayer online games, have put together a quick roundup of iPhone apps related to MMO games.
Moto Shadow spotted in Verizon’s Droid badging
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Motorola's Shadow may have been confirmed as an official Verizon flagship in a manual leaked out this afternoon. As rumored, it should be an extremely high-end, touchscreen only phone with what should be a larger 4.1- or 4.3-inch display.
Google Android 2.2 Ready for Manual Download for Nexus One
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Earlier today we found out that some Google [GOOG] Nexus One users were starting to receive Android 2.2 OTA updates.
In-the-field iPhone 4.0 test firmware shows video calling
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What little doubt remained about the presence of video calling on the next iPhone may have been eliminated today as a screen capture has shown the feature running on live firmware.
HP webOS Slate Confirmed
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Since the HP/Palm deal occured, a bit of speculation about HP launching a webOS based tablet has been happening.
Neal Stephenson to release serialized story via mobile devices
May 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)
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Filed under: iPhoneHere’s an intriguing idea: author Neal Stephenson and a few friends (including Greg Bear and Nicole Galland) are going to be releasing a set of serialized stories as apps for the iPad and the iPhone.
Apple iPad International Shipment Notifications Starting to Arrive
May 22nd, 2010 link to (permalink)
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Just a quick heads up for those who have ordered an Apple iPad in the UK, Canada, Germany, Australia and a few other countries who are expecting deliveries next week.
