Sep 06

WeTab tablet spotted running MeeGo at IFA

Posted in: meego, tablet, Today's Chili, video
Remember the WeTab? Or the WePad, perhaps? While we can’t say we had much confidence in ever seeing the tablet again after a seemingly endless series of false starts and delays, it has turned up at IFA, and with something of a surprise no less — it’s running a customized version of MeeGo. Those customizations look to keep things mostly in line with the interface we saw during the device’s WePad days, but it does seem to be a bit more responsive, and is seemingly in a nearly final state. Of course, it’s not quite final enough to avoid another delay — it’s now apparently set to roll out in “late September.” Head on past the break to check it out in action.

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WeTab tablet spotted running MeeGo at IFA originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

Keepin’ it real fake: Dyson’s Air Multiplier gets ripped off, multiplied a few more times

Posted in: Features, hands-on, kirf, Today's Chili

We never really understood the value proposition behind Dyson’s (admittedly boisterous) Air Multiplier, but that’s mostly due to the $300+ MSRP. Cut that back to right around $40, and you just might have us singing a different tune. Thanks to the wonders of KIRFing, Dyson’s bladeless fan has seen itself duped and multiplied over in China, with a 10-inch version now selling for just $41.05 so long as you buy ten or more units. Abiko seems to the company hawking the knockoffs, with its version reportedly “indistinguishable from the original.” So, what’s it going to be? The real deal? Or the real deal?

Update: Dyson requested that we add this comment, so we’re more than happy to present you with it. “The Dyson Air Multiplier[TM] fans were launched in 2009 after four years of research and development. A team of specialist Dyson engineers have refined and patented the technology: illegal copies are of significantly inferior quality. Dyson rigorously defends its intellectual property and treats any infringement very seriously. Dyson is taking legal action against anyone who copies its technology.”

Keepin’ it real fake: Dyson’s Air Multiplier gets ripped off, multiplied a few more times originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

ExoPC preorders open to all from CAD $649, tablet loses GPS but gains SanDisk SSD

Posted in: multitouch, pre-order, PreOrder, schedule, shipping, slate, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, tablets, Today's Chili, windows 7, Windows7

First the good news, for those who’ve waited months to get their paws on that 11.6-inch multitouch capacitive screen: there’s no longer anything stopping you from dropping a stack of change on the Windows 7-wielding ExoPC. Originally restricted to the first 1,200 dedicated fans, preorders are now open to all, with the 32GB tablet setting you back CAD $649 (about $624) and the 64GB version CAD $749 (about $720), with both models featuring up-to-160MB/s fast SanDisk P4 mini-SSDs and up to four hours of battery life. The bad news is that you’ll no longer find GPS on that 64GB model, as the prototype didn’t pan out, and we’re afraid that September 30th ship date has already slid back to October 15th. Take a gander at our hands-on preview (or better yet, wait for our review) if you’ve yet to make your mind up.

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ExoPC preorders open to all from CAD $649, tablet loses GPS but gains SanDisk SSD originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

‘Classic White’ DualShock 3 appears at e-tail, dreaming of an alabaster console

Posted in: controller, peripheral, sony, Today's Chili

While the white PS3 Slim pictured above decidedly belongs to Japan, the “Classic White” DualShock 3 alongside has just appeared for preorder at e-tailers based in the US. Now, we wouldn’t go so far as to claim that an ivory 160GB game system will follow this controller across the Pacific, but let’s just say we won’t be surprised if Sony reveals one anyhow before these preorders (tentatively) ship on October 15th. After all, Sony already sells a “Ceramic White” controller, and unless you’re attempting to match colors, a single shade of eggshell paint is generally all you need.

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‘Classic White’ DualShock 3 appears at e-tail, dreaming of an alabaster console originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

Temporarily Disable Vista’s UAC without Restarting your PC

Posted in: Apple, Freeware, Microsoft, Screenshots, Software, Today's Chili, Windows Vista

This article was written on June 01, 2007 by CyberNet.

User Account Control (UAC) is a frustration for many new Vista users, yet hardly anyone actually wants to disable it because of the added security it offers. I’m one of those people who isn’t quite fond of the current state that UAC sits in, but I still like to have it enabled for the added protection that it brings to my computer.

I’ve previously covered a way to remove some of the headaches UAC has, and I think I’ve now found another way that should satisfy most users. Most of the time when you continuously receive a UAC prompt it is because you’re doing some file reorganizing or installing a few applications. I’m sure the thought of disabling UAC for the time being crosses your mind, but then it quickly fades as you decide that you don’t want to restart your computer.

What if you could temporarily disable the UAC prompt without needing to restart your computer? You actually can with a program called TweakUAC. It is a really small (and free) application that you just have to download and run. You don’t have to install it, but each time it runs you’ll need to give it Administrator privileges via a UAC prompt. After that you’ll be shown a small window with three different options to choose from:

TweakUAC

Obviously the first option to "Turn UAC off now" is the same as completely disabling UAC in the Control Panel, but the second option is what I want to point out. It makes the UAC operate in a "quiet mode" which will suppress all elevated prompts only for administrators. This is essentially another way of disabling UAC, except it is better because it doesn’t require you to restart your computer!

After switching into the quiet mode, Vista will notify you in the System Tray that UAC has been disabled. Just go about your business doing what you need to do, and when you get done just re-enable UAC. All of that is done without ever restarting your computer.

Of course, your computer is susceptible to an attack during that time since UAC is essentially disabled, so you might want to be careful with what you do. I normally use this tool when I decide to clean up my Program Files folder on the computer, which often has files and folders that were never deleted after uninstalling an application. Using TweakUAC speeds up the process of deleting those folders.

Visit the TweakUAC Homepage for more information and the download link

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Sep 05

Inhabitat’s Week in Green: solar robots that fly, CO2 fabric dye, and the dark silicon that boosts battery life

Posted in: electric vehicle, ElectricVehicle, ev, solar, solar power, SolarPower, Today's Chili

Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green.

Solar power blazed a trail this week as we took a look at several hot new technologies, starting with SkyFuel’s SkyTrough, which is being billed as the world’s most efficient solar collector. We also saw solar energy take to the skies as designers unveiled plans for a fleet of high-flying solar robots, and we were surprised to learn that common household dyes could significantly increase the efficiency of photovoltaic panels by optimizing their color absorption spectrum.

Speaking of dye, from the realm of wearable tech we also brought you a breakthrough new technique for dying fabric that saves water by utilizing fluid CO2. We also saw a prototype for a wired “safe cuddling” suit for kids that wards off improper touching by sounding an alarm, and if you’re a fan of high-tech footwear, check out these tricked-out kicks that do double duty as Wii controllers.

This week also saw a tremendous green boost for bits and bytes as the University of Leicester switched on its hyper-efficient ALICE supercomputer, which is ten times more powerful than its predecessor and stands to reduce yearly CO2 emissions by 800 tons. Meanwhile, researchers at UC San Diego revealed work on a new mobile phone chip that harnesses “dark silicon” to boost smartphone battery life by a factor of eleven.

We also showcased several efficient autos as Southern California rolled out a fleet of all electric buses that can recharge in 10 minutes flat, and the hyper-miling Avion car embarked on a trip from Canada to Mexico with just 14 gallons of gas. And if you’ll be doing some traveling of your own back to school this fall, you wont want to miss this chance to pick up an awesome solar-powered Sakku satchel. Finally, with Labor Day on its way why not upgrade your BBQ with an adorable altoids tin mini grill – it’s curiously awesome!

Inhabitat’s Week in Green: solar robots that fly, CO2 fabric dye, and the dark silicon that boosts battery life originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

Entelligence: A tale of two TVs

Posted in: Apple, apple tv, column, Google, GoogleTv, Today's Chili

Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he’ll explore where our industry is and where it’s going — on both micro and macro levels — with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.

This week at what’s become Apple’s fall music event the company unveiled a revised Apple TV. The small $99 device delivers a new rental model and support for Netflix, but there are no apps, contrary to much of the speculation leading up the event. That’s in stark contrast to the Google TV project announced at I/O last spring. Unlike Apple, Google is looking to provide DVR functionality, search, and an app marketplace. Some say Apple isn’t being bold enough, but I think Apple might be right.

Google wants input one on your TV. Apple wants input two. The difference? Input one is where your cable box goes. Input two was where your VCR or DVD player used to live. It’s a port that’s up for grabs.

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Entelligence: A tale of two TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

Samsung suggests Galaxy Tab will cost between $200 and $400 on contract — also coming to Vodafone

Posted in: Android, GalaxyTab, price, pricing, samsung, samsung galaxy tab, SamsungGalaxyTab, slate, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, tablets, Today's Chili, vodafone

Early reports indicate Europe will pay a pretty penny for Samsung’s Galaxy Tab, but the 7-inch tablet may cost a good bit less when it comes to US shores — the Wall Street Journal paraphrases a Samsung executive who claims it could run between $200 and $300 depending on the all-important carrier subsidies. The Korea Times, meanwhile, suggests a $300 to $400 retail price according to a different Samsung bigwig, who added that the Tab “will cost slightly more than the Galaxy S smartphone.” As you’re probably aware, Sammy’s Galaxy S typically retails for about $200 in the US — excepting Sprint’s Epic 4G at $250 — so if you held a bursting Li-ion battery to our head and forced us to guess, we’d say the latter range of dollar signs is far more likely.

By the way, Vodafone shows the Galaxy Tab as “coming soon.” Hit our more coverage links for details.

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Samsung suggests Galaxy Tab will cost between $200 and $400 on contract — also coming to Vodafone originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

PS3 jailbreak adapted to Nokia N900, Palm Pre in wake of Australian ban (video)

Posted in: hack, Hacks, homebrew, jailbreak, mod, mods, nokia, open source, opensource, palm, palm pre, PalmPre, playstation 3, Playstation3, pre, ps3, sony, Today's Chili, video

Two weeks ago you’d have to pay an Australian importer for a specialized USB key. Four days ago open-source software let you roll your own. Today, there’s no need for any of that — you can hack your PS3 with a tethered smartphone. Working closely with the PSGroove team, hacker Kakaroto adapted the same jailbreak to the Nokia N900, and the open-source community lost no time porting it to the Palm Pre as well. If the videos after the break are any indication, both versions work just as well as the original, and you too can get your game on with downloads and detailed instructions at the source links below.

Sadly, the aforementioned Australian importer OzModChips is a casualty of this little story, with all its shipments of the PS Jailbreak dongle seized (and the item subject to injunction) by an Australian court, but we suppose knowing its product has enabled the hardware hacking community thus might somewhat soften the blow.

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PS3 jailbreak adapted to Nokia N900, Palm Pre in wake of Australian ban (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

Toshiba fulfills your need for speed with UHS-I SDHC and microSDHC cards

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Panasonic must be mighty annoyed right about now, because Toshiba’s seemingly got it trumped — when the first batch of lightning-quick UHS-I cards ship in November, Toshiba’s chips will be faster and larger on day one. As you can no doubt see immediately above, the latter company’s fielding full-size SDHC UHS-I cards at up to 32GB that promise maximum read and write times of 95MB/s and 80MB/s respectively, not to mention tiny microSDHC units that still manage a very respectable 40MB/s and 20MB/s. As usual, these numbers are fast and loose, so don’t be surprised if you get a good bit less in practice, but you should be able to rely on well above the quoted minimum transfer rate of 10MB/s. No ludicrous early-adopter memory prices quite yet, but we imagine your ego will write the necessary checks as soon Toshiba takes care of that. PR after the break.

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