Jul 30
Kit of hardware and software expected to be selling soon turns books to e-books, but you’ll have to do some legwork.
Jul 30
Rocket Project team successfully launches a Vaio into the stratosphere
Posted in: intel, launch, science, sony, Today's Chili, vaio, video
Earlier this spring, Sony’s Rocket Project gave eight lucky high school students several Vaios, a crash course in rocketry, and the opportunity to design and build a rocket that could make it to the stratosphere. Well, what do you know? After a few weather-related setbacks, the thing finally launched on Friday, July 23 from its launchpad in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, achieving Mach 2.8 (nearly three times the speed of sound) in the process. Wernher von Braun never had it so good! Video after the break.
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Jul 30
Download Firefox Portable 1.5.0.6
Posted in: Software, Today's ChiliThis article was written on August 16, 2006 by CyberNet.
I forgot to mention a few weeks ago that John Haller from PortableApps.com had updated the Firefox Portable (that is the new name, it’s no longer known as Portable Firefox) to version 1.5.0.6. The update fixed the Windows Media Player bug that many people were experiencing troubles with.
If you are already running Firefox Portable 1.5.0.5 you are able to utilize the partial update system. You can initiate the update by going to the Help menu and selecting “Check For Updates.”
For a whole list of new features that Firefox Portable 1.5.0.5 brought checkout this post.
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Jul 30
HTC Evo to Get Android 2.2 Upgrade Next Week
Posted in: Android, froyo, Google, HTC, nexus one, Phones, Sprint, Today's Chili, upgrade
HTC’s Evo 4G phone will become the first device (after Google’s Nexus One) to get an upgrade to Android 2.2 Froyo, the latest version of the Android operating system.
Sprint will begin pushing out the upgrade to Evo users starting Tuesday, August 3. All Evo users will have Android 2.2 by the middle of the month, says the wireless carrier.
The upgrade will offer features such as voice dialing over Bluetooth, the ability to store apps on the external memory card and browser improvements including a faster JavaScript engine and Flash support.
Sprint launched the Evo in June with version 2.1 of the Android OS. The phone has become a best seller for Sprint and HTC.
Sprint’s move is also likely to put pressure on Motorola and Verizon to get the Droid upgraded to Android 2.2 as soon as possible. Earlier reports have suggested that the Droid’s 2.2 upgrade is expected in “late summer.”
For Evo users, the upgrade will be pushed over-the-air to the device and automatically installed. Those who can’t wait will have the option to manually download it. Customers can access the update through their phone under the Settings Menu > System Updates > HTC Software Update.
Sprint says the change to the firmware will not wipe personal data such as contacts, apps, settings and photos — but it’s always a good idea to back up your device before performing a firmware upgrade, just in case.
See Also:
- Storage Bug Hits HTC Evo 4G Phone Just Before Launch
- Wired Video: HTC Evo 4G Dissected
- Oops! Sprint Says it Overstated HTC Evo Phone Sales
- Sprint, HTC Unveil First 4G Android Phone
Photo: (Mike Saechang/Flickr)
Jul 30
RIM’s 9.7-inch Blackpad rumored for November launch — yes, Blackpad
Posted in: BlackBerry, RIM, rumor, rumors, slate, smartphone, tablet pc, TabletPc, Today's Chili
We were secretly hoping that RIM’s acquisition of the blackpad.com domain name was nothing more than a joke (or a preventative measure, at worse), but it sure sounds as if that’ll be the name the folks in Waterloo go with come this winter. According to unnamed sources who have unloaded new information to Bloomberg, RIM’s first tablet will actually be “introduced in November,” though there’s no clear indication as to when it’ll ship. Said sources have also stated that the device will sport a 9.7-inch display, inbuilt WiFi and Bluetooth, and a downright comical Blackpad label. We get the BlackBerry link and all, but really? Here’s hoping for a last minute change of heart.
[Thanks, Simon]
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Jul 30
My 6-year-old son has spent the last few months begging me for a handheld gaming console. It’s not something I was actually considering getting him anytime soon. That is, until I checked out the LeapFrog Leapster Explorer ($69.99 list).
Aimed at the 4- to 9-year-old set, this device is meant to be not just a gaming platform but also one for learning. The Explorer measures approximately 3.25 by 6.5 inches. The chassis is made of plastic in the LeapFrog signature colors of white and bright green. The 3.2-inch TFT touchscreen has a 320-by-240 resolution, and it’s a lot brighter than the screen that came with the LeapFrog Text and Learn. The whole device is rugged enough for typical wear and tear, and just the right size for children’s hands.
Jul 30
RCA BRC3108 portable Blu-ray ships to Target, seriously undercuts Panny’s DMP-B15
Posted in: blu-ray, Movies, now available, now shipping, NowAvailable, NowShipping, pre-order, ship, shipping, ships, Today's Chili
Remember Panasonic’s DMP-B15? You know, that “world’s first portable Blu-ray player” that was introduced at CES and just started shipping last month? With an $800 price tag, there’s a good chance you never even let the thing enter your stream of consciousness, but we can only wish you the best of luck as you try to ignore this one. RCA has quietly started to ship its BRC3108 10-inch portable Blu-ray player, which is equipped with a rechargeable battery, integrated stereo speakers, a headphone jack, 1080p HDMI output and bundled car / AC adapters alongside a carrying bag with headrest attachment for in-car use. The mini player lists for $349.99 on Amazon, and it’s already starting to appear in select Target locations. You’ll notice that Amazon still shows the device as being available for pre-order, and even the Target model didn’t have a shelf tag yet. That said, we’re sure someone in the back can pull some strings if you wave your credit card around long enough.
Update: Looks like it’s listed at $299.99 at Target — image is after the break. Thanks, Thomas!
[Thanks, Scott]
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Jul 30
The Mobile Edge EVO Backpack ($79.99 direct) is quite frankly a beast of a bag. It comes with sixteen exterior pockets in total to cover for all your needs whether that’s for personal items or travel accessories.
Its exterior design is rather plain and simple aside from all the zippers and compartments, but that suits my liking just fine. Personally, I’d be more concerned about the interior of the bag–which happens to be its most appealing feature. It has a snug laptop compartment that holds up to a 16-inch laptop. It also has a work-oriented compartment on the inside that I found to be pretty neat: It contains different slots to hold your memory cards, Flash drives, wallet, IDs, pens and pencils, iPod/MP3 player, and even a hole through the top of backpack to string your headsets through.
The bag itself might appear somewhat cumbersome as it weighs about 2.8 pounds and measures in at 17 by 10 by 18 inches, but even stuffed to the brim it didn’t balloon up to be much bigger than when I was carrying a light load. It took some getting used to on my part, but if you adjust the straps appropriately the bag sits nicely on your back and is accompanied by a cool-mesh padded back panel.
Overall the Mobile Edge EVO Backpack was easy to carry around whether I had a light or heavy load in it. It is definitely something I could feel comfortable recommending, especially to someone who travels constantly or to a student who likes to bring their laptop with them on the go.
Jul 30
Buying an iPhone 4 from a Canadian carrier? It’s locked
Posted in: Apple, canada, iPhone, Today's Chili
We’ve been tipped this morning (and have now been able to confirm, thanks to our own Myriam Joire braving the lines) that if you buy an iPhone 4 in a Canadian carrier’s store today, you leave with it locked to that carrier — despite Apple’s trumpeting that you can buy it SIM-free. It appears as though the activation process might be responsible for causing the carrier lock — either that, or the carriers’ subsidized models are shipped locked, unlike the full-price devices you can buy directly from Apple. Either way, it’s a bummer, and it’s certainly something to take into consideration before you buy.
[Thanks, Chris]
Update: We’ve now confirmed that the lock is happening at the time the phone is activated — in other words, it begins life carrier-agnostic. Pretty wild stuff.
Update 2: Tipster Mika G. tells us that unlocked phones purchased directly from Apple do not lock upon carrier activation, which jibes with Apple’s wording that “you can change carriers at any time.” Carrier-purchased phones, however, definitely do lock.
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Jul 30
Get a free DVD-to-iPhone converter
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