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We had a pretty clear indication that a 3G-compatible ABC iPad app could just be a matter of a relatively simple fix, and it looks like that is indeed the case — Silicon Alley Insider is reporting that ABC has already submitted an updated app that adds 3G streaming to Apple for approval. Barring some unforeseen issues, that seems to be all but assured, and it will presumably function much like the Netflix app by knocking things down to a lower bitrate when you leave your WiFi comfort zone. Still no official word from ABC on this, but we’d suggest keeping a close eye on the app store if you’ve been craving some Dancing with the Stars on the go.

ABC said to have 3G-compatible iPad app on the way originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 15:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Display may want to be more careful where it aims those patent lawsuits next time, after a dispute it kicked off with AUO has lead to a finding by a U.S. District court that it actually violated AUO’s patents and not the other way around. Say hello to patent Nos 6,778,160, 6,689,629, 7,125,157 and 7,090,506, covering “technologies help to improve response time, improve reliability of LCDs, solve the problem of defects in the displayed images, and provide a very compact structure useful for small handheld devices, respectively.” So far AUO is indicating that it will seek an injunction preventing LG from shipping its potentially infringing HDTVs, monitors, notebooks and even phones to the U.S, plus some other legal tough talk for good measure. After LG’s almost inevitable appeal this could drag out for years and/or be resolved in a sudden alliance of cross licensing so while there still may be time to grab that Chocolate Touch you’ve been eyeing, we’d keep a casual eye on LE9500 shipping dates in case of slippage.

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AUO scores patent lawsuit decision over LG Display originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s some old adage referring to smoke and fire meant to explain this phenomenon, but frankly, we’re too focused on the promise of the future to go and look it up. Merely weeks after the Steam for Mac beta proved that Linux support may be in the works, along comes this: two glorious screenshots proving as much. ‘Course, nothing much about this situation has changed, but having pictorial evidence that a Steam client exists in some stage for Linux is a boon for hopefuls. A Phoronix reader managed to snag a capture of the client working its magic early on, and while it’s pretty obvious that it’s not ready for primetime, we’re just stoked to see that there’s legitimate reason to believe such an app is on the way. Hang tight, Penguin Nation — your Steam should be just about the bend.

Screenshots emerge of Steam Linux client, BeOS wonders if it’s next originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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This article was written on July 19, 2006 by CyberNet.

The ever popular StumbleUpon which helps you discover and share websites is now Internet Explorer Friendly. It has always been popular among Firefox users with the StumbleUpon extension made just for Firefox. They have created a toolbar that makes it just as easy for Internet Explorers to use. Users are able to “stumble” upon websites of interest to them, or view sites that have been recommended by friends.

According to the article TechCrunch wrote about it, StumbleUpon receives an average of 2.3 million pageviews daily. There have also been 2.3 million downloads of the Firefox extension with 6 million sites reviewed, and 14 languages supported! That’s pretty impressive. Essentially, the members of StumbleUpon collectively share some of the best sites on the web. Now that they have made a toolbar for IE users, I’m sure we can expect them to become even more popular because afterall, it really is a fun way to “channel surf.”

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Microsoft’s multi-touch tabletop display called Surface has a competitor as Sony gets ready to start selling a 35-inch, full HD touchscreen table. The table will track gestures and even discern emotions, the makers claim.

The table is made by a Swiss company called Atracsys, which has partnered with Sony for the technology.

The table comprises a video-based movement-tracking system, a computer, a beamer and a screen, explains Atracsys on its web site. It will also have two Sony ISS XCD-V60 cameras to build a 3D image, according to gadget news blog Pocket Lint. What’s intriguing is Sony’s comment that the Atracsys table can also detect emotion such as surprise, happiness and anger.

The tracking system detects the positions and movements of a user’s fingers and the objects on the screen. The data is processed by the computer and sent back to the beamer resulting in what seems like real-time interaction with the device. The whole set-up fits inside the table so users don’t see anything beyond the touchscreen display, as the video below shows.

The idea is very similar to what Microsoft has with its Surface table. Microsoft first announced it in 2007 and since then the technology has showed up in places like Disneyland, Las Vegas casinos and MSBNC (during the TV channel’s presidential elections coverage).

Surface hasn’t proved to be a commercial blockbuster, largely because it is big and expensive. The Sony Atracsys table doesn’t fundamentally change that, but it does offer an alternative to the Surface.

The tabletop display isn’t designed for homes. But it is expected to show up at retail stores, events and in gaming. Sony and Atracsys haven’t disclosed pricing for the multi-touch table.

See Also:

• Experimental Tech Turns Your Coffee Table Into a Universal Remote
• First Look: Microsoft Milan Surface Computer — A Table That Knows
  
• Microsoft Shows Off Surface in Sheraton Hotels
• Thin Film Turns Any Surface Into a Touchscreen

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