May 20

HP Envy 15 said to be suffering from blank screen issues, lousy webcam

Posted in: HP, issue, problem, Today's Chili, video
We can’t say we experienced the problem during our time reviewing the HP Envy 15 (though we certainly had some other issues with it), but a sizable number of users have been reporting a persistent problem with the laptop’s display randomly going blank. That’s apparently so far gone unremedied by any number of driver updates, with the only “fix” being a forced reboot of the computer. Also problematic is an issue some folks are reporting with the laptop’s webcam, which apparently has an odd tendency to only work properly under fluorescent lighting — move under an incandescent light and everything takes on a distinct purple hue. Head on past the break for a vivid example of that problem, and hit up the source link below for all nineteen pages of complaints about the blank screen issue.

[Thanks, Kasper]

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HP Envy 15 said to be suffering from blank screen issues, lousy webcam originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 17:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 20

Wikitude Drive AR nav app beta announced, available in Android Market (video)

Posted in: Android, augmented reality, AugmentedReality, gps, Today's Chili, video
With all the action going down at Google I/0 you can be excused for missing this latest tidbit: the folks behind Wikitude have made the beta version of Drive (their augmented reality personal navigation app) available for free for 2,000 users. And we just got our hands on it, so we know that there are at least a few downloads left at the Android Market. The full-featured demo sports NAVTEQ map data, both AR street view and 3D map view, worldwide coverage, voice commands, and both driving and walking directions. There’s no word yet on when the final version will be released, so this might be your last chance for a while to play with what’s stacking up to look like a pretty decent application. See the thing in action and check out the PR yourself after the break.

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Wikitude Drive AR nav app beta announced, available in Android Market (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 17:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 20

DonationCoder’s 35 Free “New Year” Apps

Posted in: Freeware, Software, Today's Chili, Windows, Windows Vista, Windows XP

This article was written on January 07, 2009 by CyberNet.

nany.jpgAbout 6-weeks before the end of each year some DonationCoder members start planning out what kind of app they’d like to create for the NANY (New Apps for the New Year) challenge. The end result has to be offered for free, and this year 44 coders pledged to release a program. Out of those coders 35 different apps have been created.

After browsing through all of the apps I have to say that there are a few that could actually prove to be useful. Here are the ones that we really like, and I’ll tell you my favorite at the end of the article.

  • Auto Cursor Move – I remember using apps like this to keep my dial-up connection alive when I was younger. With it you can “schedule” mouse clicks or keyboard strokes, which can save a bunch of time. In my case back when the Internet was in its infancy apps like this would auto-click the “stay connected” dialog that would annoyingly popup to disconnect an idle connection.
  • Crazy Little Fingers – When little kids get in front of the computer all they want to do is poke around the keyboard. They don’t care what data they erase or what critical files are removed. With this app you don’t have to worry about that happening. It will lock the keyboard, and will actually interact with the kids depending on which keys they pressed.
  • DropCommand – This will let you drag and drop files onto the Vista command line to have it automatically enter in the file’s path for you.
  • Fried Babelfish – A quick desktop tool that uses the Google Translator to convert text from one language to another. The nice thing is that it is designed for a two-way conversation where you’re constantly translating back and forth between two languages.
  • Multi Photo Quotes – This is a screensaver that shows off photos in your collection along with some quotes. It supports multiple monitors, has panning/zooming effects, and much more.
  • PowerCircle – This is a unique way to show the remaining battery power left on your notebook. It definitely earns my “clever design” award.

And I’ll save what I consider to be the best for last. It’s called JustCloseSomeTasks, and it’s designed to monitor how often you’re using the programs you currently have open. With a quick press of a hotkey you can see all applications that have been inactive for a specified period of time, and in a few clicks you can close them all. This is a great tool for anyone who finds themselves overwhelmed with the number of windows they have open.

Congrats to DonationCoder for another successful NANY challenge, and a big thanks to all of the developers who took the time out of their busy lives to make contributions! You can checkout all 35 of the entries here.

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May 20

Logitech’s Google TV companion box includes smartphone apps, we go eyes-on (updated: video!)

Posted in: Android, breaking news, BreakingNews, GoogleAndroid, GoogleTv, impressions, iPhone, logitech, preview, Today's Chili, video

Dashing away from the Google I/O keynote as fast as our feet would carry us, we scored the very first look at Logitech’s Google TV companion box. While we’ll share full details when we catch a breath, here’s the scoop: the box extends the full functionality of a Logitech Harmony remote and a WiFi access point to your TV, providing not only Google TV but also allowing you to control your entire entertainment system (including DVR) with a still-in-development keyboard / touchpad remote or an iPhone or Android smartphone app over WiFi. Hit the gallery below for a taste of what the little set-top box can do, and rest assured we’ve got more info on the way.

Update: Now with video, after the break.

Update 2: Details and specs after the break, too.

Gallery: Logitech’s Google TV Companion Box hands-on

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May 20

HP developing wrist PC for military, finally putting that flexible display to good use

Posted in: HP, military, Today's Chili, wargadget
Looks like that flexible plastic display Hewlett-Packard has been talking up since 2008 is finally ready to hit the big time. According to Carl Taussig, director of information surfaces at HP Labs, the company is developing a wrist PC at the behest of the US military. Behind the display, a thin strip of metal-coated plastic (merely 50 microns thick) is printed with transistors for, you know, displaying stuff. The thing will be solar powered and, like the display, the solar panels will also be printed, using a technology called PowerFilm. With any luck a prototype should be ready within a year. Now, can we get a PIP Boy already?

HP developing wrist PC for military, finally putting that flexible display to good use originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 20

What Is Google TV? [Google TV]

Posted in: Android, cable, Chrome, Google, GoogleTv, logitech, netflix, satellite, sony, Today's Chili, top

Google TV was announced today. But what exactly is it? Give us two minutes. More »

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May 20

What Is Froyo? [Froyo]

Posted in: Android, cellphones, froyo, Google, mobile, Phones, Today's Chili, top

Google’s out with Android 2.2—codename: Froyo—and so far we’re impressed. But what is it, exactly? More »

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May 20

Analyst: Apple selling more iPads than Macs, at the moment

Posted in: Apple, apple ipad, AppleIpad, ipad, Mac, sales, Today's Chili
So there’s no question that Apple is selling a ton of iPads, but would you have guessed that it’s actually selling more iPads than all Mac sales combined? That’s the case, at least at the moment, according to RBC Capital Markets analyst Mike Abramsky, who says that Apple is currently moving about 200,000 iPads per week, compared to 110,000 Macs — though it still trails the iPhone, which is apparently racking up sales of 246,000 per week. Of course, we are just talking about analyst estimates here, and things could potentially swing back into the Mac’s favor once the quarterly totals are added up. If true, however, it’d sure be a whopper of a milestone — one that we’d no doubt be hearing plenty more about in, say, three weeks time.

Analyst: Apple selling more iPads than Macs, at the moment originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 15:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 20

Washington establishing timeline for sales of ‘loud’ EVs

Posted in: electric vehicle, ElectricVehicle, ev, Law, lawsuit, legal, sound, Today's Chili, Transportation
Whenever we test drive an EV, we try to bring along a passenger who screams things out the window like “Beware! Silent car!” and “Electric vehicle! Don’t get hit!” But we understand that for some of you this might not be an option. Luckily, it looks like initiatives to outfit electric vehicles with warning sounds have been picking up steam, from the Pedestrian Safety Act last year to a new bill that would have the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration establish a three year timeline for auto manufacturers. According to Autoblog, “there’s no word as to how loud the noise would be or what it will sound like,” although drivers would not be able to turn it off, and it would likely be variable, depending on your speed — not unlike the system Brabus uses in its Smart High Voltage EV. As for your car-lovin’ Engadget editors, we’re already looking for one that emulates the growl of the ’68 Ford Mustang that Steve McQueen drove in Bullitt.

Washington establishing timeline for sales of ‘loud’ EVs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 May 2010 15:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 20

Google Is Leapfrogging Apple [GoogleIo]

Posted in: Android, feature, froyo, Google, GoogleTv, Today's Chili, top

Google is done playing catch-up. Today they’re setting the agenda: With Android Froyo, Google TV, mobile ads and streaming media, Google isn’t just matching Apple—they’re taking the lead. More »

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