Dec 20
The carrier confirms, via Twitter, that it plans to showcase its first 4G LTE devices at the annual electronics event.
Originally posted at Android Atlas
Dec 20
We’ve had exclusive word from Sega Toys that their latest innovation for the popular Homestar series of home planetarium products are two new models set for release in spring next year.
Since these products are on pre-order there aren’t a lot of images around and no official ones yet, but we managed to put together this sneak preview for you.
Regular readers will know we’ve covered a lot of Tokyo Sky Tree trends on this blog: local tie-ins, major new toys, mascots and so on. Sega Toys are now also collaborating with the tower to produce an official branded version of their popular Aqua waterproof planetarium. The Homestar Sky Tree has the now-familiar logo and colors of the east Tokyo landmark, and projects a nightview with the illuminated tower in the foreground.
[Image via Gizmodo.jp]
From giant towers to the mini, the Homestar Travel looks like a tiny suitcase. In fact, that is basically what it is: it has a suitcase handle and can even open up. But can your suitcase project the stars onto the ceiling on your hotel room? It brings a whole new meaning to the idea of seeing the world with just one suitcase! Now you can see the universe.
This funky gadget comes in two slick colors (silver gray or black) and even features an alarm clock, to wake you up after that long night of star-gazing.
It will be a few months before these hit the stores but the JapanTrendShop has the Homestar Tokyo Sky Tree and Homestar Travel on pre-order now.
Dec 20
Kno tablets start shipping this week: quick, make desk space!
Posted in: tablet, tablets, Today's Chili
Did you happen to pre-order a single- or dual-screen 14.1-inch Kno tablet textbook? Alright, we’re assuming that schools and wealthy students were the only ones that actually did, but regardless, the monster-sized tablets are starting to ship out this week. According to the press release after the break, both the single- and dual-display versions are being boxed up and will be sent out to those early pre-orderers over the next couple of weeks. However, if you were hoping that this would mark the launch of the general availability of the enlarged tablets, that’s just not the case yet — you still have to receive an “invitation” and complete a “request for purchase” form on its website. That means even we’ll be waiting longer to get one of these our hands, but if you’re one of the lucky ones to receive one of these bad boys this week, let us what you think of it in the comments!Continue reading Kno tablets start shipping this week: quick, make desk space!
Kno tablets start shipping this week: quick, make desk space! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Dec 20
Every two weeks in The 411, CNET editor Nicole Lee answers your questions about cell phones and cell phone accessories.
Originally posted at Dialed In
Dec 20
This article was written on September 16, 2008 by CyberNet.
Time-Saving Tuesday
If you’ve ever attempted to build your own website and your related skill level isn’t very high, you know that it can be a big headache. There are so many things you have to know if you truly want to build your own site from scratch. It’s definitely not something that anybody can do … unless SynthaSite is being used. SynthaSite takes the hassle out of building a website by providing a website builder to you, at no cost. Today for our Time-Saving Tuesday article we’ll be taking a look at how you can save yourself time creating a website of your own, by using SynthaSite.
What is SynthaSite
SynthaSite as mentioned, provides a hassle-free way for just about anybody, even your semi-computer illiterate parent or grandparent, to build a website for free. All you have to do is sign-up for an account and then you’ll be guided through the process of creating a site of your own. SynthaSite uses an AJAX-based editor for the bulk of the site creation process, and the editor is very easy to use.
In no time you’ll have a great looking site, one that you can be proud of, with the help and guidance of SynthaSite.
Creating a Site
After signing up for an account, you begin the process of creating your site. Basic steps are as follows:
- Name Your Site
- Choose a Style (good amount of different styles to choose from – 18 pages with four styles on each)
- Select a color palette that suites you – each “style” has a few color options to choose from
Once the basics are done, you’re taken to an editor where you can easily add content by clicking and dragging items to your page. This is the part of the SynthaSite that makes in shine.
Here are some examples of options you have when creating the site:
- Add text – click
- Insert images
- Select a two column layout
- Add your own HTML if you prefer
- Insert widgets
Below is an image of what the interface looks like once you start the editing process (click to enlarge):
All of your editing options are all on one page.
What we like about SynthaSite
For those of you who want a site that you can monetize, there’s good news. SynthaSite will allow you to incorporate Google AdSense on your site which is really nice. That’s the first thing we like about SynthaSite.
The second thing we like is the usability factor. We know that a lot of you are web-savvy, but a lot of you aren’t. For those of you that aren’t, this is a great way for you to build a site. When something is easy to use, obviously, you are more likely to use it. That’s the case with SynthaSite.
Lastly, we love that despite the fact this is a free service, they do not plaster your site with ads. In fact, there are no adds whatsoever and no banners. Nice!
Featured Sites
If you’d like to get an idea of what people are able to do with SynthaSite, you’ll want to check out their “Featured Sites.” Each month they feature several sites that were created using their service. These sites will help give you an idea as to what you will be able to do. Below is an example from this month (they are found on the SynthaSite homepage):
Wrapping it up
If you have thought about creating your own site but you were discouraged simply because you didn’t know how, you’ll definitely want to give SynthaSite a try. We think you’ll find it as easy to use as we have and you’ll enjoy being able to create something of your own, on your own, for free. Does it have some limitations? Certainly, but for the basics that your average-joe wants, you’ll have no issues.
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Dec 20
We’ve already seen what’s purported to be the HTC Knight show up in Sprint’s database under the guise of the HTC A7373, and we now have yet another model name thrown into the mix courtesy of this supposedly legitimate shot of Best Buy’s data transfer system. As you can see, what’s clearly labeled as the HTC Knight is now sporting the PG0610 designation (previously seen at the FCC), and it’s chilling alongside the HTC EVO 4G, which certainly makes sense — although it’s less clear what the ancient HTC Apache is doing there. For those that haven’t been keeping track, this is the same phone that’s also been known as the EVO Shift 4G and the Speedy, one of which may or may not be the device’s actual name when it’s finally, officially launched — hopefully at CES next month.
HTC Knight hits Best Buy’s system with PG0610 model name originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Dec 20
Adobe clocks first billion-dollar quarter ever, $268m profit
Posted in: adobe, financial, Today's Chili
It’s been a year of Flash-related drama for Adobe, but otherwise it seems like things are humming along nicely: the company just posted its first-ever quarter with a billion dollars in revenue, which is good for a $268.9 million profit. Unfortunately there’s no granular data on how Flash is faring in the market — it’s lumped into the Creative Solutions group with the rest of the Creative Suite products, but with big wins on Android in the past year and a huge win on the Air-based BlackBerry Playbook coming next year, we’d say things are going well, no matter what Steve Jobs’ Thoughts are.
[Image credit: Ben Templesmith’s Flickr]
Adobe clocks first billion-dollar quarter ever, $268m profit originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Dec 20
Motorola is not mincing words in critiquing the iPad as part of a promotional video teasing the rollout of its tablet at CES in Las Vegas next month.
Originally posted at Nanotech – The Circuits Blog
Dec 20
Japan has said it envisions moonwalking humanoids by 2015, but jumping robots may be more like it.
Dec 20
The 5 best PC (only) games of 2010
Posted in: Today's ChiliThe rumors of PC gaming’s death have been greatly exaggerated as it enjoys one of its best years in recent memory.
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