Jan 24

Is this Nokia’s tablet-shaped MeeGo device?

Posted in: leak, meego, nokia, rumor, slate, speculation, tablet, Today's Chili

Consider this little slice of photography uncorroborated for now, but we just couldn’t ignore a device that’s ostensibly running MeeGo software while sporting a bold Nokia logo front and center on its shell. This mysterious slate has cropped up over at the mobile-review forums, where amateur sleuthing has already noted that the landscape centering of the Nokia logo is atypical — both the N97 and N900 have it off-center — which may well suggest this is a landscape-centric tablet first and a phone second (if at all!). Assuming the brand name imprint is the same size as on the N8 (Nokia loves to standardize those), we could be looking at a 4.5-inch screen on what is either an internal test device, or, more optimistically, a prototype for actual hardware. It’s worth noting that the MeeGo seen on board is of the stock variety, whereas Nokia intends to ship its new flagship device(s) with an as-yet-unseen set of UI customizations collectively known as Harmattan. So we’re certainly not looking at anything close to a final hardware / software pairing, but we are looking at something.

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Is this Nokia’s tablet-shaped MeeGo device? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 03:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 24

Phase One straps 80 megapixels to your camera, USB 3.0 for ginormous image transfers

Posted in: camera, Today's Chili, usb 3.0, Usb3.0

We’re still trying to wrap our brains around the idea that a 80 megapixel camera sensor exists at all, but there’s already a second light-devouring digital back on the way — the Phase One IQ180, which technically hails from the very same company as the Leaf Aptus-II 12. That doesn’t mean the company simply rebranded its subsidiary’s giant CCD, as this unit’s got an extra half-stop of dynamic range, captures a tenth of a second quicker at full resolution, and supplements the standard FireWire 800 connector with USB 3.0. There’s also a 3.2-inch, 1.15 megapixel touchscreen with a pseudo-Live View for easy framing and 1GB of RAM to buffer the gigantic images you’ll be pumping out. Improvements don’t come cheap, though, as you’ll drop $43,990 in April at launch. If you can settle for a slightly lower resolution, though, there’s no need to sell your Lexus quite yet — the summer months will bring lesser models with 60.5 megapixels and 40 megapixels respectively.

Phase One straps 80 megapixels to your camera, USB 3.0 for ginormous image transfers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 24 Jan 2011 02:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 23

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Released For Testing

Posted in: Pre-Release, Software, Today's Chili

This article was written on April 27, 2006 by CyberNet.

Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Released For Testing

Microsoft is opening the doors to the public and letting them test ActiveSync 4.2 Beta. This is going to be the next release of ActiveSync, but it still doesn’t have WiFi synchronization in it. Microsoft had this feature in an older build of 3.x but removed it because of issues. With ActiveSync 4.x you can only sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection. The WiFi synchronization is one of my favorite features :( .

Here is the information from the ActiveSync 4.2 Beta homepage:

ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview is an early look at the latest sync software release for Windows Mobile devices.

Microsoft ActiveSync provides a great synchronization experience with Windows powered PCs and Microsoft Outlook right out of the box. ActiveSync acts as the gateway between your Windows powered PC and Windows Mobile powered device, enabling the transfer of Outlook information, Office documents, pictures, music, videos and applications from your desktop to your device. In addition to synchronizing with a desktop PC, ActiveSync can synchronize directly with Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 so that you can keep your e-mail, Calendar, Notes, and Contacts updated wirelessly when you’re away from your PC.*

The ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview delivers new features to improve the synchronization experience for customers.

Support for ActiveSync Beta 2 Preview will not be available from Microsoft. Limited peer-to-peer support is available with opportunity to provide feedback from the following site: ActiveSync 4.2 Beta feedback.

Because this is a beta, the ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview should not be used on production systems in mission-critical environments.

ActiveSync 4.2 Beta Preview supports PC sync via USB cable, Bluetooth, or infrared connection.

Download Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 Beta
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Jan 23

Phase One pushes ahead with 80-megapixel sensor

Posted in: Today's Chili

In the rarefied air of medium-format digital photography, Phase One aims to stay competitive with a new family of image sensors. Also: USB 3 and a touch screen.

Originally posted at Deep Tech

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Jan 23

TankChair deemed too heavy to use on UK streets, disabled man becomes marketing boon (video)

Posted in: Today's Chili, uk, video

While we figure that giant, tread-wielding wheelchairs have no trouble selling themselves, a disabled man named Jim Starr is helping them along their merry way — a story about his TankChair being rejected for street use by UK authorities is giving the company plenty of free advertising. That’s not to say that we don’t feel for the disabled father of two, and hope he gets to use his snow-crushing, beach-mashing wheelchair in peace — it’s just not particularly surprising that a non-standard vehicle would be illegal to use on public roadways, and as you’ll see in the video after the break (at roughly 5:30) the law doesn’t seem to be restraining him any.

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Jan 23

Zelrix electronic anti-migraine patch heads to the FDA for review

Posted in: medical, Medicine, Today's Chili
We’ve seen some electronic devices that promise to cure migraines in the past, but NuPathe’s Zelrix patch certainly seems to be among the most practical, and it’s just gotten one step closer to the US market. The company recently announced that the FDA has accepted its filing for a New Drug Application, and it says it now has a target date of August 29, 2011 for the FDA to complete its review. As for the patch itself, it’s a single-use patch that relies on a mild electrical current to “actively transport” the anti-migraine drug sumatriptan through the skin using a process called iontophoresis. That, NuPathe says, not only allows for a more consistent and controlled delivery of the drug, but it also circumvents the nausea and vomiting that can occur when taking the medication orally — which the company notes can be enough to cause some folks to avoid taking the medication altogether. Head on past the break for the complete press release.

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Zelrix electronic anti-migraine patch heads to the FDA for review originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 23:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 23

HTC Arrive and Kyocera Echo bow for Sprint?

Posted in: HTC, rumor, rumors, Sprint, Today's Chili, windows phone 7, WindowsPhone7, Wp7

Okay, armchair sleuths, this one’s for you — we’ve got two very legit-looking logos here, but not a lot of proof. Our tipster tells us that both of these high-quality vector graphics are the names of upcoming devices for Sprint, with the HTC Arrive (née Ruby) allegedly an upcoming Windows Phone 7 device, while Kyocera Echo is apparently the retail name for the phone internally known as the Sanyo Orange. It just so happens that the trademark for “HTC Arrive” was registered the very same day we received this logo, so we think we’re onto something here, but the truth of the matter is that all of these codenames are falling on virgin ears.

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HTC Arrive and Kyocera Echo bow for Sprint? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 23

Inhabitat’s Week in Green: self-sustaining airships, turbine base jumpers, and the Sahara’s solar oasis

Posted in: solar, solar power, SolarPower, Today's Chili, Toyota

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.

This week opened with the exciting news that Norway and Jordan signed an agreement create a flourishing solar oasis in the scorching Sahara Desert. India also made waves as they announced the first tidal plant in Asia, and we took a look at a novel wind power tech that eschews noisy turbines for piezoelectric pads. We also rounded up our favorite wind-powered gadgets that don’t blow, and you won’t believe the latest extreme sport: wind turbine base jumping!

In other news, green transportation took to the skies as we showcased a futuristic airship that generates its own fuel and a hydrogen-powered UAV that can stay aloft for up to a week. Meanwhile, back on earth we heard several major auto manufactures make exciting announcements as Chevrolet unveiled tech that could double the Volt’s battery life and Toyota pulled back the curtain on an upgraded electric motor that requires less rare earth metals.

This week we also shined a light on the world of energy-efficient illumination with our Green Lighting 101 guide, and we were blinded by the brilliance of Mischer Traxler’s repurposed Relumine desk lamps. Finally, from the realm of wearable tech we brought you the solar-powered Androcell backpack that backs up your data, and we tested a handy alphabet flash card app for tech-savvy tots.

Inhabitat’s Week in Green: self-sustaining airships, turbine base jumpers, and the Sahara’s solar oasis originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 23

.me Web Domains are Available

Posted in: Today's Chili, Web Sites

This article was written on July 17, 2008 by CyberNet.

gmail me.pngHave you been kicking your head around trying to come up with a domain name you can remember? Even though most of the good .com addresses are already taken you shouldn’t give up hope. In fact GoDaddy just started selling .me domain addresses, but they will cost you $20 per year (2-year minimum registration required).

As you can see in the screenshot above there are quite a few common addresses available, such as gmail.me, but there are plenty of domains GoDaddy never put up on the block. These include a lot of common first names, last names, and frequently sought after domains. GoDaddy plans to auction off most of these reserved domains at a later date.

Now it will be interesting to see what domains start popping up that follow the format of Del.icio.us. Two domains that are currently available are “xboxga.me” and “wiiga.me“, which obviously spell out the word “game” at the end. The same kind of thing can be done with the word “home“, and an example of an available domain is “yourho.me“. I’m sure this will bring out the creativity in people!

Go ahead and scoop up that easy-to-remember domain name that you’ve been gunning for.

Get a .ME Address from GoDaddy

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Jan 23

Apple Fruit Vending Machine for Commuting Health

Posted in: PRODUCT INNOVATIONS, Today's Chili

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. No, this isn’t the latest Japanese marketing strategy by Steve Jobs el al. The “apple” here really is the fruit variety, and in true Japanese style, peeled, cut and packaged.

Following on from Dole’s success with the banana vending machine in Shibuya last summer, m.V.m have installed a vendor offering apples to Tokyo commuters passing through Kasumigaseki subway station in the center of the city.

Kasumigaseki might be a curious choice; whereas Shibuya is one of the busiest shopping areas in Tokyo, Kasumigaseki is the home of the Japanese national government. So, it’s usually frequented by armies of bureaucrats (hardly known as trend-setters) and basically empty at the weekend.

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The vending machine is also rather tucked away near one of the exits (by contrast, Dole even put posters in the stairway near their banana vendor to let people know it was there), and the apples themselves are definitely not a bargain. A single chilled pack costs 190 yen (about $2.30) for just three cuts or 80g. (A whole apple in Japan typically costs around 100 yen.)

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However, these aren’t just any apples. These are Aomori Prefecture fruits, without doubt the most famous region in Japan for apples. Consumers definitely do not mind paying a lot for quality fruit and these kinds of apples are regarded as a famous luxury product by Tokyo-ites. A vending machine supplying conveniently cut and peeled slices to add as a healthy addition to your lunch is paradise for these civil servants.

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The sales target is up to 100,000 yen (about $1,200) in one month. Sounds high even when the price of the apples is pretty expensive. But certainly on my visit some of the slots were sold out so we shouldn’t underestimate consumer demand for top grade fruits. If it’s a success expect to see apple vendors in other stations.

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