May 31
For this editor, a broken cell phone plus Google Voice adds up to a quick, smart way out of a communications dead zone. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-20006396-2.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Webware/a/p
May 31
Steve Jobs to be interviewed at the D conference… and we’ll be there live
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Hey guys, just in case you didn’t know, there’s a crazy party going on this week out on the West Coast… a little something called D: All Things Digital. D (or D8 this time around) is a pretty wild schmoozefest, where the cream of the crop hobnob and trade secrets — but it’s also a place where major news sometimes happens. One of the folks speaking at the event (besides Steve Ballmer, Mark Zuckerberg, and a slew of other major players) is a gentleman who goes by the name of Steve Jobs (he works at Apple). We’re thinking he might have something fairly interesting to say, and if you didn’t end up with a seat at the conference, that’s okay — we’ll be there to bring you the news as it happens.
Things kick off around 6PM PT tomorrow (that’s June 1st), so check out our liveblog landing page right here for the main event.
Note: We will — of course — be doing live coverage of other big names at the event, including Steve Ballmer (you can see our encounter with him last year over here). Stay tuned for announcements!
Steve Jobs to be interviewed at the D conference… and we’ll be there live originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 21:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 31
Synaptics intros ClickEQ, multi-finger TouchPad-IS trackpad solutions
Posted in: multitouch, Today's Chili, touchpad
Synaptics has been a serious roll of late, first introducing those luscious multitouch gestures to older trackpads, and last month extending its Gesture Suite to Linux and Chrome OS. Here at Computex, the company is expanding its TouchPad family of solutions, with the multi-finger PC TouchPad-IS range seeing the first update. Aside from being able to recognize four-finger gestures, the new platform prevents accidental activation of the cursor when a user’s palm unintentionally contacts the TouchPad, and it also brings the aforementioned multi-finger capabilities of a touchscreen right onto a PC’s trackpad. Next up is the new ClickEQ, which is hailed as the “industry’s first hinge-less uniform force, uniform click depth ClickPad mechanical design.” As you’d expect, this feels an awful lot like the glass trackpad that Apple’s freshest MacBooks have, but you won’t find us kvetching about getting a similar technology onto run-of-the-mill laptops and netbooks.
Moving on, the company is also introducing new OEM customization capabilities for Synaptics gesture workflow technology, Scrybe, which will allow users to store specific trackpad settings and references so the whole family can control the laptop their own way. Sadly, there’s no published ship date for any of these whiz-bang contraptions, but we’re cautiously hoping to see it implemented in at least prototype form as we scour the show floor.
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Synaptics intros ClickEQ, multi-finger TouchPad-IS trackpad solutions originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 31
Video: Hands-on with the Asus Eee Tablet
Posted in: ASUS, e ink, e-book, Today's ChiliAfter the Asus Eee Tablet launched yesterday, I was able to grab a few minutes with Will Chuang, a product manager who handles the device, and shoot this video. At first glance it looks like an E Ink display, but the reflective TFT is MUCH faster.
The product is still months away from shipping, so expect the interface to change a lot. And of course, the all-important question of battery life (10-hours?!) is still untested. Still, this video will catch the eye anyone who has every played with an Etch-a-Sketch.
Take a look at our ever-growing slideshow of Computex 2010 at PCMag.com.
May 31
How-to: push Chrome / Firefox links to your Android 2.2 Froyo device (video)
Posted in: Android, Chrome, froyo, GoogleAndroid, ota, Today's Chili, video
While we absolutely adore our Nexus One — now that it’s got a bellyful of that fabulous frozen yogurt — one of the most exciting Android additions shown off at Google I/O isn’t actually slated for Froyo: the ability to push apps and music over the air from computer to phone. The underlying framework apparently is, though, and thus a bite-sized version of the functionality is already available at Google Code. If you’re one of the lucky few running Android 2.2, you can get an extension for Chrome and Firefox web browsers that will let you push URLs, Maps and YouTube video links direct to your device using a Google Account. You can think of it as an early foray into a Continuous Client, perhaps, sharing with yourself before you head to a business meeting. Better yet, share an account with a group of friends and push interesting items to everyone on the go. See how (and see it in action) right after the break.
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How-to: push Chrome / Firefox links to your Android 2.2 Froyo device (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 20:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 31
ASUS showcases ROG CG8490 gaming desktop: Core i7-980X, dual OC’d Radeon HD 5870s
Posted in: ASUS, ati, concept, desktop, hands-on, PC, radeon, Today's Chili
ASUS‘ ARES line of gaming PCs has been kicking for a few years now, but regardless of how many iterations we see, we’re still a wee bit terrified when approaching a chassis this gargantuan. Just after the outfit’s press conference in Taipei, we daintily hurried over to the newest member of the family in order to snag a few shots and get the low-down on what users could expect when it ships between now and next century. Aesthetically, we’re told that the CG8490 was inspired by “ancient and modern armor of both Eastern and Western cultures,” likely a politically correct statement with no actual meaning. Regardless, this monster can overclock itself by as much as 20 percent without boiling over, and the six-core Intel Core i7-980X Extreme Edition CPU is suited for slicing up even the most complex of tasks. There’s also 12GB of DDR3 memory, 2TB of hard drive space, a standard DVD burner and a pair of overclocked ATI Radeon HD 5870 GPUs to handle DirectX 11 and Eyefinity duties. Mum’s the word on a price or release date, but we’re going with “too much” and “not soon enough.”
Oh, and be sure to peek the limited edition ARES GPU as well as the company’s Rampage III Extreme motherboard in the gallery below.
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ASUS showcases ROG CG8490 gaming desktop: Core i7-980X, dual OC’d Radeon HD 5870s originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 19:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 31
PlayStation 3’s first 3D title updates coming June 10th to Japan
Posted in: Japan, playstation, Playstation3, ps3, sony, Today's Chili
Good news / bad news, folks. First with the smiles: PlayStation 3‘s first 3D-enabling updates are due out on June 10th for downloadable titles Super Stardust HD, WipEout HD, and Pain. The first two games get the added dimension for gratis, but Pain lovers (who should be accustomed by now to its abundant premium add-ons) will need to fork over ¥300 (approximately $3.28) for the benefit. The other stickler is that these updates are so far only announced for Japan — and by merit of a Bravia promotion, Europe as well. So what’s a North American gamer with a penchant for wearing special glasses to do? Keep waiting, true believers.
PlayStation 3’s first 3D title updates coming June 10th to Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 18:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 31
An update to Skype’s iPhone app opens the door to 3G calling, but after a trial period, callers will have to pay up. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-19512_7-20006391-233.html” class=”origPostedBlog”iPhone Atlas/a/p
May 31
Enso zenPad unboxing and hands-on: one disappointment after another
Posted in: Android, android tablet, AndroidTablet, GoogleAndroid, hands-on, HandsOn, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, Today's Chili
For the price, there’s nothing truly terrible about the SMiT MID-560A touchscreen tablet. If you’ve never held an Android device, you might even be pleasantly surprised with the functionality on offer. But if you have — or if you bought yours from a company called Enso and became embroiled in a vaporware scandal as a result — the zenPad is quite the letdown. Hear why after the break.
Gallery: Enso zenPad unboxing
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Enso zenPad unboxing and hands-on: one disappointment after another originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 17:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 31
We’re not sure where things stand as far as Barry Altman’s rights to the Commodore name, but a little red tape isn’t going to stop this Commodore fanatic (and all-around good guy) from moving onwards and upwards with his Commodore USA venture. Recently, a photo of a keyboard PC with resistive touchscreen popped up on the company’s website, labeled Commodore Invictus. Details are scant, but a certain “BigBentheAussie” over at the amigaworld.net forums is really excited by the thing. Apparently, this Eee Keyboard-doppleganger sports an Intel Atom processor, wireless HDMI, NVIDIA ION chipset, and five hours of battery life — in addition to the aforementioned touchscreen display. Currently there is no price, street date, or detailed spec sheet available, but we’re sure that all will be revealed in due time.
Commodore USA unveiling Eee Keyboard rival? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 May 2010 16:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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