Apr 12
Everyone Loves Yuri Garagin, the first Human to Reach Space | We’ve spent the day celebrating his historic flight-check out the best stories here.
Apr 12
iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video)
Posted in: iPhone, smartphone, Smartphones, Today's Chili, video
We’ve seen enough iPhone docking stations to last a lifetime — we’ve even seen our fair share of tables that take style cues from the smartphone — but we have to admit, Kyle Buckner’s iTable is in a league of its own. This rather involved docking solution combines the aesthetics of the iPhone 4 with a little bachelor-pad-of-the-future flair, allowing its user to summon a set of eight recessed speakers with a simple swipe of the hand. It’s also packing a set of four aluminum-trimmed cup holders, complete with LED lights to give your drinks a little mood lighting of their own. The thing’s all hand-crafted, and while it was designed with the iPhone 4 in mind, it can be built to fit your smartphone of choice. If you’re actually considering purchasing one of these things, may we also suggest a floating bed? Of course, you could always just hop on past the jump and check out a video of the table in action instead.
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iTable iPhone dock looks like a smartphone, acts like a stereo (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apr 12
No myth: Jamie Hyneman and his M5 Industries are helping the U.S. military to develop new effective, lightweight vehicle armor for Iraq and Afghanistan.
Apr 12
On today’s preGame, we’ll show off a teaser for Inversion, watch a video about the tech behind SOCOM 4, and get a quick review of WWE All Stars.
Apr 12
The Chumby has never exactly been a device for everyone, and that’s not likely to change with the new Chumby 8 that’s recently started shipping. Those that do want a Chumby, however, aren’t likely to be disappointed by the new 8-inch model. According to CNET’s review of the device, the Chumby 8 is simply the “best and biggest Chumby yet,” with the larger display and additional USB ports making it better suited for use as a photo frame or media player, while the plethora of apps available make it as versatile as ever. Of course, it is still a Chumby, which CNET notes makes for an increasingly difficult sell in a world filled with tablets, smartphones, and widget-filled TVs. Hit up the source link below for the full review.
Chumby 8 gets reviewed, dubbed ‘best and biggest Chumby yet’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apr 12
Everyone Loves Yuri Gagarin, the first Human to Reach Space [Space]
Posted in: space, Today's Chili, top
It happened when Earth was still in black and white: 50 years ago we stepped outside our home planet for the first time. This is the tale of the beginning of an adventure that hasn’t ended yet, the biggest, most dangerous and rewarding quest ever embarked on by the human race-the fascinating story of two men who took us to a new level. More » More »
Apr 12
T-Mobile’s new plans get official: starting at $60 for unlimited everything, throttling included
Posted in: plans, t-mobile, TMobile, Today's Chili
T-Mobile’s just gone official with the new unlimited plans we caught wind of a few days ago, and while they are truly unlimited by numbers, they’re not completely unlimited in functionality. The plans cost $79.99 for Even More customers (buy a subsidized device on contract) and $59.99 for Even More Plus subscribers (bring your own phone commitment-free). Either way this gets you unlimited data, domestic calling, and domestic messaging, with a $5 surcharge for BlackBerry users. Unlike Sprint’s similar offering, once you pass the 2GB bandwidth mark, “data speeds will be reduced for the remainder of that bill cycle,” essentially informing users that throttling will most certainly take place. In all, we’re pleased to see the compromise T-Mo’s put in place for data (whereas most other carriers are simply axing the unlimited option altogether), and we hope some of the competition takes heed. It does sound like a pretty sweet deal for those of you not grandfathered in on unlimited data plans. Still, for those of you interested, we suggest getting a jump on, as the (potentially leaked) press release reveals that these plans might only be available for a limited time.
Update: And now it’s all official. Huzzah!
T-Mobile’s new plans get official: starting at $60 for unlimited everything, throttling included originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apr 12
DisplayLink adapters are a-dime-a-dozen these days, dutifully displaying our desktop environments on other displays not connected via traditional monitor interfaces. Pumping out video content to the big screen has been simplified, sure, but audio has always been the Achilles heel of the diminutive dongles. Enter Iogear, whose GUC2025H USB External HD A/V Adapter solves this exact problem — without taking up any additional ports to boot. The 4.2- x .63- x 2.8-inch box supports a max resolution of 1920 x 1080, and will output via HDMI when connected via standard USB. At a nickel under $100, the price seems to be about right, though we wouldn’t have complained if the company had thrown in an HDMI to DVI converter for good measure. Full PR after the break.
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Apr 12
Team “LifeLens” writes a program that analyzes photos of blood samples taken by the microscopic camera in a Samsung Focus running on Windows 7.
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Apr 12
Garmin Reveals Touchscreen GPS Watch, the Forerunner 610
Posted in: Apparel, Sports, Today's Chili, watch
The Garmin Forerunner 610 features a weather-proof touch display for training in any conditions
For serious runners who want to track their progress, a GPS sports watch can be indispensible.
Garmin has outed a number of wrist-mounted trainers over the years, but the new Forerunner 610 is its first touchscreen model. It’s also a bit more attractive than previous members of the Forerunner line.
The 610 can keep track of pace, distance and, with an optional heart monitor, heart rate. It will deliver vibration alerts for when audible ones can’t be heard. Its slim black form also houses “Training Effect” and “Virtual Racer” features, for tracking workout intensity and beating your own personal bests. The Garmin Connect online service provides access to additional functions, including an online fitness community and tools for logging run metrics and plotting them in charts and illustrations.
For those who prefer alternating between running and walking, Auto Lap and Auto Pause help keep track of this type of training session.
You don’t need to buy a GPS watch. Tools like the Nike+ GPS app, which run on your smartphone, can do many of the same things. But a watch is less cumbersome than carrying your phone on every run.
We recently took a look at the Nike+ SportWatch GPS, which offers similar run-tracking features. It has a large, bold-numbered display that’s operated by three buttons and an easy to use, intuitive interface.
The Forerunner 610 functions with a combination of buttons and touchscreen taps, which looks like it could potentially be more complicated and less user friendly than Nike’s answer to the GPS watch.
The Garmin Forerunner 610 is definitely designed for the fitness buff, with a price of $350. No word on when it will be officially available for purchase.
Forerunner 610 [Garmin via Crunchgear]
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