May 09

Skype Is Now Part Of The Google Pack?

Posted in: Google, Today's Chili

This article was written on November 14, 2006 by CyberNet.

Google Pack I have to say that I was quite shocked this morning when I saw that Google added Skype to the Google Pack. It was always my impression that Google was trying to compete with Skype by offering a no-cost alternative to voice communication with Google Talk.

This raises a big question in my mind then: how does a company get their software into the Google Pack? From the looks of it Google must be accepting some money to get software integrated with the package because I can’t see them putting some of the things in there otherwise. If they weren’t accepting money then wouldn’t they put the free Avast! antivirus in there instead of a 6-month trial of Norton?

News Source: Digital Inspiration

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May 09

Magic Mouse syncs with jailbroken iPad, enabling cursory cursor control (video)

Posted in: Apple, apple ipad, AppleIpad, bluetooth, ipad, jailbreak, Today's Chili

The pun is so obvious it practically insults your intelligence, but we just can’t help ourselves — the iPad has just gotten a little more magical. Using the BTstack application that brought Bluetooth mouse support to iPhone, enterprising individuals discovered the same technique works on a jailbroken iPad as well, and hooked up Apple’s own Magic Mouse to show it off to the world. Mind you, while this implementation does look quite useful, we do detect the barest hint of lag — so it may not be your weapon of choice for pixel-doubled Doom sessions. Video after the break.

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May 09

Obama: iPod, iPad don’t empower

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In a commencement speech at Virginia’s Hampton University, the president offers that gadgets turn information into a distraction. He also says he doesn’t know how to use an iPod, iPad, Xbox, or PlayStation. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-20004516-71.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Technically Incorrect/a/p

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May 09

Intel to launch Core i3 ULV processor this quarter

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We knew that Intel had a Core i5 ULV chip in the works for a June release, and now PC World is reporting on an Intel roadmap mentioning the aforementioned CPU, as well as a ULV Core i3. Due for release this quarter, the new 32nm processor should reach “laptops in the second half of the year,” according to Intel VP Stephen Smith. The company was mum on release date, performance, and pricing, but don’t fret — keep your eyes on this space, and we promise you’ll know as soon as we do.

Intel to launch Core i3 ULV processor this quarter originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 May 2010 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 09

Would you buy a hydrogen-powered sedan in 2015 for $50,000?

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Would you buy a hydrogen-powered sedan in 2015 for $50,000?


That’s the question Toyota is asking, announcing plans to release such a thing in that year for that price. That’s more than twice as expensive as the company’s current eco-chic offering, the Prius, but for greenies the advantages here are considerable: zero carbon emissions and a renewable fuel source. Toyota has been showing off its hydrogen-powered FCHV (pictured above) for quite some time now, but the initial model to hit dealers will instead be a sedan (presumably a luxury one at that price point) that would have a range comparable to gasoline models. Toyota hopes to actually make a profit on the car thanks to ever-decreasing fuel cell costs, a goal that the company did not achieve when the Prius initially hit the road and was sold at a loss. Of course, if the hydrogen distribution system in the US doesn’t improve over the next five years then this thing will surely be a loser too.

Would you buy a hydrogen-powered sedan in 2015 for $50,000? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 May 2010 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 09

Overclocked ATI Radeon HD 5870 shootout: HIS, MSI and Gigabyte trade blows

Posted in: AMD, ati, GraphicsCard, msi, radeon, roundup, Today's Chili

ATI’s Radeon HD 5870 first saw the (official) light of day in late September of last year, but the GPU has managed to age well. In the months since that original debut, we’ve seen an Eyefinity 6 Edition hit the market for multi-monitor maniacs, and quite a few factory overclocked options have also made their way out. The benchmarking gurus over at Hot Hardware scrounged up three of the latest and greatest, all priced just below the $500 mark, which have core clock speeds that are 100MHz higher than standard and memory clock speeds that are up 50MHz above the norm. Cards from MSI, HIS and Gigabyte were represented, and while each of ’em put up a better-than-average fight, the latter card came out on top in nearly every single test. Gigabyte’s Super Overclock technology tended to outperform the other OC’ing solutions, but the whole lot managed to show up the non-overclocked alternatives by a good bit. Still, you’ll be forced to pay a 25 percent premium for an 11 to 16 percent boost in performance, so these are still probably best for enthusiasts who can’t stand to leave a single frame behind. Peep that source if you’re in need of more coaching before pulling the trigger either way.

Overclocked ATI Radeon HD 5870 shootout: HIS, MSI and Gigabyte trade blows originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 May 2010 10:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 09

Famous Logos Designed For Web 2.0

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This article was written on July 26, 2006 by CyberNet.

Famous Logos Designed For Web 2.0

Many of us can recognize a Web 2.0 site simply by looking at the logo. The “glass effect”, which gives an image a glossy look, has become insanely popular and makes you think that the site should operate smoothly. If all of this is true then why haven’t some of the largest companies transitioned their logos over? Probably because they don’t necessarily care about the eye candy and are focusing more on the brand recognition.

However, that doesn’t mean we can’t see what some of the logos would look like for the most popular companies. Yay Hooray has a huge collection of logos that are divided up onto several pages. The Digg article that I found this from also had a link to someone who created a page with all of the logos so that you don’t have to go through multiple pages.

I have to admit that some of them are amazingly clever and I could see the companies actually using them, but others are more for amusement. Check it out and let us know which ones you think are the best. I vote for FedEx (with the arrow) and Aflax!

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May 09

Researcher offers arm to knife-wielding robot

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A German researcher gives a robot a few knives–as well as his own arm–to play with. A collision avoidance system he and his colleagues are testing may help prevent injury by robot.

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May 09

iPad or Netbook? Readers respond

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Readers see practicality in the Netbook and possibilities in the iPad. Bere’s a breakout of some of the better arguments they made, in favor of each device type. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-20004510-64.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Nanotech – The Circuits Blog/a/p

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May 09

Motorola MT810 Ophone to sport both capacitive and resistive digitizers, makes TV cameo

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Remember the Motorola MT820 that got leaked in China last week? Well, for some mysterious reason it’s now adopted a new name — MT810 (but with the same codename, “North Sea”). According to IT168, the tipster isn’t exactly clear on whether the two model numbers refer to the same hardware configuration, but a quick search on the Chinese regulator’s database reveals just MT810, and that it’ll work on China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network and WAPI (China’s own take on WiFi). Going back to the latest leak: we’re now learning that the camera will capture 720p footage — apparently a first on the Ophone platform — and a minimum of 5-megapixel stills, accompanied by an LED flash. As for the flip cover, turns out it also serves as a capacitive touch layer, while the screen underneath is coupled with the good-old resistive digitizer — ideal for those who prefer writing Chinese with a pointy stylus instead of a sausage. Sadly, the tipster’s still mum about the cover’s rumored 3D filter capability, which would in theory go nicely with some live soccer on the phone’s CMMB mobile TV capability, as teased by a recent commercial on China’s national television — video after the break, if you can bear the jealousy.

[Thanks, Rachel]

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