May 25
Bose has announced three new Lifestyle home theater systems, that focus on simplicity and ease-of-use, but cost much more than competing systems.
May 25
Jobs and Schmidt Bury the Hatchet in 29 Adorable Ways [PhotoshopContest]
Posted in: Android, Apple, feature, Google, iPhone, SteveJobs, Today's Chili, top
For this week’s Photoshop Contest, I asked you to show Steve Jobs and Eric Schmidt making nice. After all, life is too short for bitter personal relationships. And you responded with some really hilarious images. More »
May 25
Oh, CTA: It was one thing when you wanted us to stuff our Wiimote into a phony bowling ball or rowing machine, but do you really expect us to strap on these wings and flap our arms like a bird? We don’t even know anyone who will ‘fess up to playing Bird’s-Eye Bull’s-Eye, let alone buy a useless accessory for it. Besides, as any good rave / goth / cosplay kid knows, people (and their pets) have been sporting much nicer wings for years now. Get a look at some of our faves below.
CTA debuts Wings for Wii, we beg them to stop originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 13:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 25
It’s a rugged case for rugged people. If you like to hike through rocky terrain while playing your songs loud enough for everyone around you to hear, consider the Eco Extreme by Grace Digital Audio (or better yet, consider a pair of earbuds). The Eco Extreme is a tough waterproof case for your MP3 player, and it includes a built-in speaker. It’s been tested under three feet of water for 30 minutes, with no leaks at all.
The Eco Extreme’s internal compartment is big enough for an MP3 player, as well as credit cards, cash, and whatever else you’d like to keep dry. It includes a 3.5mm audio jack that works with any music player. The speaker is powered by three AAA batteries. Grab it for $49.99.
May 25
Lenovo’s Core i3 / i5-based IdeaPad Z560 now available to order
Posted in: CoreI5, lenovo, Today's Chili
We’d heard it was coming in June, and it looks like Lenovo’s new Core i3 / i5-based IdeaPad Z560 is now already available to order directly from the company, with a promised ship date “within 13 days” (i.e. sometime in June, unless Lenovo really starts to move these out). Starting at just $739, the laptop packs a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, along with your choice of integrated Intel HD or discrete NVIDIA GeForce 310M graphics, 3GB or 4GB of RAM, 320GB or 500GB hard drives, a DVD burner, a six-cell battery and, of course, your choice of Intel’s latest and greatest ULV processors. Still undecided? Then perhaps our recent hands-on will help sway you one way or the other.
Lenovo’s Core i3 / i5-based IdeaPad Z560 now available to order originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 13:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 25
The new iPhone’s video-conferencing feature will be highlighted, according to reports. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-31021_3-20005898-260.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Circuit Breaker/a/p
May 25
iLuv Offers Three iPod-Compatible Compact Speakers
Posted in: MP3 Digital Audio, speakers, Today's Chili 
The giant stereo system is out; compact iPod-compatible speakers are in. Gadget-maker iLuv delivered three new options that are designed for portability and high-quality sound, while being free of cable clutter.
- iSP130 Mini Clip Speaker ($19.99): Targeted at laptop owners, this USB-powered speaker includes a built-in hanging clip for mounting.
- iSP150 Portable Speaker Bar ($34.99): If your portable device has a standard 3.5mm audio jack, look to this compact solution. It can draw power from a USB connection or four AAA batteries.
- iSP170 Cube Speakers ($39.99): These compact cuties are powered through a USB connection and are meant for laptop owners. They offer built-in volume control.
Look for all three at iLuv’s Web site.
May 25
It’s not perfect (yet), but this fabulous freebie gives Facebook a glorious newspaper-style makeover. pOriginally posted at a href=”http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-31747_7-20005869-243.html” class=”origPostedBlog”iPad Atlas/a/p
May 25
Acer ‘Liquid Stream’ S110 scores FCC approval: Android, 720p video recording
Posted in: Android, Today's Chili
So a new Android-powered handset from Acer popped up at IO last week — the so-called “Liquid Stream,” which would presumably succeed the Liquid and Liquid e in Acer’s lineup. AndroidGuys is reporting that the phone is currently running Android 2.1 (which we’d hope would morph into 2.2 by release) paired with a Snapdragon core and a 5 megapixel camera capable of 720p video capture, so it’s the “5.0 Megapixel HD 720p” inscription on the back of the diagram in this FCC filing for a phone called the Acer S110 (along with the obvious similarity in shape) that’s allowing us to deduce that these two bad boys are one and the same. Android France has it pegged for October — and it’s got 850 / 1900MHz HSPA, so we could theoretically see a few land in North America by the time this all shakes out. Who’s interested?
Acer ‘Liquid Stream’ S110 scores FCC approval: Android, 720p video recording originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 May 2010 13:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 25
Starting Tuesday, Wal-Mart is knocking the price of the 16GB iPhone 3GS to its lowest price offer yet: $97.
That’s a savings of $100 when the iPhone is purchased new with a two-year contract. Not only is that the lowest price that Wal-Mart has offered, but it’s the lowest price on the handset in the U.S.
The 32GB version is still $297. Apple sells the 8GB version for $99, but it’s not currently available through Apple’s online store. This deal is only available in Wal-Mart stores and not online.
PCMag gave the iPhone 3GS a 4.5 out of 5 rating and an Editors’ Choice award. Read the Apple iPhone 3GS review for more information.
Wal-Mart started selling the Apple iPhone in December 2008.
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