May 16
A Korean company is already offering the Smart Touch URC Andi-One, an Android device that delivers on the promise of Android@Home.
May 16
As even non-Canadians may recall, there was a big issue in the country a few years back over a so-called “iPod tax” (something that cropped up again in the recent election) and, while it still hasn’t come to pass, the Canadian Private Copying Collective is now pushing for a music tax of another sort. While there’s no iPods in danger of being taxed this time, the CPCC is asking for a new levy to be placed on memory cards (presumably all types, although that hasn’t been specified). That levy would vary depending on the capacity of the card, with those less than 1GB facing a $0.50 tax, while cards between 1GB and 8GB would have an additional dollar tacked on, and those over 8GB would cost a full $3 more. Needless to say, that would be a fairly sizable percentage of the price in most cases given the way memory card prices are dropping — and it would cast a fairly broad brush, as those memory cards obviously aren’t just used for music. Of course, it is also still just a proposal but, as the Excess Copyright blog notes, the peculiarities of the Canadian Copyright Board may well give the CPCC a leg up in this case. Head on past the break for its official announcement.
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Canadian copyright group pushes for levy on memory cards originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 13:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 16
NEC spits out LaVie L and S Series laptops, ValueStar W and N Series all-in-ones
Posted in: Japan, Today's Chili
Like your computers Japanese and fire engine red? You might want to have a gander at the quartet of PCs NEC just churned out, including twin LaVie notebooks and ValueStar all-in-ones. The laptops both have 15.6-inch displays, optional Blu-ray drives, and hard drives as large as 750GB, but the L series packs a TV tuner and maxes out at a Core i7 processor, while the S series’ top CPU option is a Core i5-2410M. On the desktop side, the W series has a 23-inch screen, Core i7 processor, a 2TB HDD, NVIDIA GeForce GT 425M card, a TV tuner, and a Blu-ray drive with an optional 3D display. Moving on down the line, the N Series offers a 20-inch screen, Core i5 processor, and integrated Intel graphics, though it, too, will be offered with a 3D panel. No word on pricing or availability, but for now you can check out hands-on photos aplenty at the links below.
NEC spits out LaVie L and S Series laptops, ValueStar W and N Series all-in-ones originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 13:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 16
Cord-cutters, take note: the HDHomeRun might be the sort of house-streaming TV technology you’re looking for.
May 16
Simple Artifact’s toaster wakes you up with some freshly grilled iPhone. Yum.
May 16
After a large number of users resetting their passwords caused the PlayStation Network to be taken offline, the company says the service is now back up to speed. Sony also provides details on coming game releases affected by the outage.
Originally posted at Circuit Breaker
May 16
Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels
Posted in: hdtv, LCD, samsung, screen, Today's Chili
Remember that 3D display technology that Samsung and RealD were working on at CES? Today, the two companies announced that they’ve struck a licensing deal for the panels, which promise to deliver full resolution HD images to each eye by integrating active shutter technology directly within an LCD. This approach differs from the passive film patterned retarder (FPR) technologies that you’ll find in Vizio and LG displays, which cut image resolution in half for each eye. The new panels will also be compatible with RealD’s lightweight 3D glasses that are used in movie theaters. The technology should be available for 23 and 27-inch PC screens by early 2012, later making its way to 55-inch TV displays. No word on pricing or compatibility with other screen sizes, but expect more details to emerge at this week’s SID Display Week in Los Angeles. Full PR after the break.Continue reading Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels
Samsung, RealD announce licensing agreement for new LCD-based 3D panels originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 16
Barnes & Noble has announced that 1 million apps have been downloaded in the first week of its Nook Color marketplace being open.
Originally posted at The Digital Home
May 16
Apple offers free repairs for iPhones, other products damaged in Japan quake
Posted in: Apple, apple ipad, AppleIpad, AppleIphone, ios, ipad, iPhone, Japan, retail, Today's Chili
Apple customers with Macs, displays, and iOS devices that were directly damaged in the Japan earthquake and tsunami may be eligible for free repairs. The offer, posted on the company’s Japanese website, excludes iPod classic, nano, and shuffle, and only applies to customers living in areas covered by the Ministry of Health’s Disaster Relief Act. Originally posted in March, Apple’s announcement joins Softbank’s offer to replace lost iPhones registered to its network, and free calls to Japan from U.S. carriers, among others. Considering water and other accidental damage typically voids a device’s warranty, you’ll want to give AppleCare a call soon — the acceptance period only runs through June 30th.
Apple offers free repairs for iPhones, other products damaged in Japan quake originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 12:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 16
At one time Cisco was the Hoover Dam of the technology sector. It was strong, majestic in size, and reliable. There were few cracks in the concrete and not a drop of water was coming through to indicate any kind of instability. Today the story for the company is much different. If the company is […]
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