May 20
We go hands-on with the new Dell Inspiron 15R and look at some of its most stylish swappable lids.
May 20
British neuroscientists declare that the brain of an Apple disciple is not dissimilar to those who experience religious devotion.
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May 20
Intel goes ULV for laptops to combat the oncoming tablet horde
Posted in: intel, laptop, Laptops, notebook, Notebooks, processor, processors, roadmap, Today's Chili
Intel has been talking up its x86-powered smartphones and battery-sipping Atoms for tablets quite a bit recently, but the company hasn’t forgotten its roots in traditional PC form-factors. At an investor event in San Francisco, CEO Paul Otellini announced a significant change to its line of notebook CPUs — ultra low voltage will be the new norm, not just a niche chip for high-end ultra-portables. The baseline TDP for future CPUs will be in the 10 to 15 watt range, a huge drop from the 35w design of the mainstream Core line and lower than even current-gen ULV chips (which bottom out at 17w). The company also plans to make NVIDIA eat its words by putting the pedal to the metal on die shrinks — releasing a 22nm Atom next year followed by a 14nm version in 2013. That could mean our fantasy of true all-day battery life in a sleek and sexy laptop will finally come true. Don’t crush our dreams Intel!
Intel goes ULV for laptops to combat the oncoming tablet horde originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 10:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 20
55 years ago today, the United States tested a hydrogen bomb over Namu island, in the Bikini Atoll, Pacific Ocean. The 15 megaton bomb exploded at 15,000 feet, causing a four-mile fireball, 500 times brighter than the Sun. More »
May 20
PSA: New Nook Color partitioning only leaves 1GB for music, other sideloaded content
Posted in: Android, barnes and noble, BarnesAndNoble, e reader, e-book, e-books, e-readers, ebooks, storage, Today's Chili
If you’re planning to pick up a Nook Color, keep an eye out for a little blue dot on the box — no, they’re not defective, but new models with the dot have been tweaked to make sure Barnes & Noble retains control of most of that (already limited) internal storage. Updated partitioning leaves just 1GB of internal storage for sideloaded content, such as music and movies, with the remaining 4GB reserved for content purchased from the book and app stores. Previous models allowed sideloaded content to utilize all 5GB of available storage, but the change was made “to ensure ample space for a customer’s Nook Library and Nook Apps,” according to B&N. We’re sure you could figure out how to reclaim those extra gigs, but you won’t be able to transfer your entire music library out of the box. Luckily, the Nook still has its microSD slot, allowing you to add up to 32GB of storage for music, movies, and whatever other content you need to keep yourself from using your e-reader to actually read.
[Thanks, Mark]
PSA: New Nook Color partitioning only leaves 1GB for music, other sideloaded content originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 10:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
May 20
Though the Apple iPad and its fellow tablets have been generating a lot of buzz lately, only about 5 percent of U.S. consumers have one in hand, the researcher says.
May 20
Creepy new Air Force camera can identify and track you from far, far away
Posted in: camera, military, robot, Robots, sensor, Today's Chili, video, wargadget
Sure you can do neat things like unlock your iPhone using facial recognition, but the Air Force has far grander visions for the tech. Specifically it wants a camera that can identify and track possible insurgents at a significant distance (though it’s unclear how far we’re talking about here) using only a few seconds of footage. It’s turned to Photon-X Inc. to develop a sensor that combines spacial measurements, infrared and visible light to create a “bio-signature” that maps not only static facial features but muscle movements that are unique to each individual. The technology could also be used in targeting systems to identify enemy vehicles and integrated into robots to help them navigate and identify objects… or threatening meatbags. The Air Force even foresees law enforcement, banks, and private security firms using the cams to monitor customers and watch for suspicious activity. Similar tools have been created that use software to analyze video feeds, but they can’t match the accuracy or range of this “behaviormetric” system. Normally, this is where we’d make some snide reference to Skynet or Big Brother but, honestly, we’re too creeped out for jokes.
Creepy new Air Force camera can identify and track you from far, far away originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 10:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 20
This article was written on March 10, 2007 by CyberNet.
Cerulean Studios is the creator of Trillian, a desktop instant messenger that lets you connect to multiple networks simultaneously, but they are looking to move into the world that Meebo has already well established themselves in. Personally I’m a huge fan of Meebo because of how easy they make it to connect to your friends no matter what computer you’re on, but looking at what Trillian has come up with could really give some competition to Meebo. Checkout this demo that Cerulean Studios put together to demonstrate how their web-based chat client would work:
That pretty much left me speechless. The look of their online chat service closely resembles what we have already seen in their upcoming Trillian Astra release. What really shocked me was being able to pop the chat client outside of the browser so that you can use it in a way that feels completely like a desktop application. You can even close the browser and the program will continue to run! That is something I would love to see in a web-based chat client.
Here are the things that Cerulean Studios had to say about the online service:
- This technology, like Trillian Astra Web before it, requires Flash 9.
- This is the real deal – with it, we can access the system tray, task bar, the local file system, dock the contact list, etc. The goal of this project is to emulate 99% of common Trillian functionality in something incredibly lightweight and easy to grab on-the-go. While we won’t likely be doing anything incredibly advanced here (that’s what Trillian “regular” is for), we will strive to do enough to make it worth your while.
- This is currently internal technology and not available yet to anyone. It will be made available to our team of testers as soon as its ready, but at this point your feedback and suggestions would be great!
I was disappointed that they haven’t opened the service up to the public for testing, but it definitely does a good job of making you want to use it first hand. I’ll be keeping a close eye on this one, and if Cerulean Studios decides to make this freely available (their professional version of their desktop chat program costs money) then Meebo will surely have some competition.
Source: Webware
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May 20
What is an Electrowetting Display?
Posted in: e ink, Today's Chili, top
Electrowetting sounds like some crazy shock therapy to stop your kid from peeing his bed. But don’t worry! It’s not nearly as messy. But if an electrowetting display isn’t a child’s worst nightmare, what is it? More »
May 20
Eurocopter X3 hybrid sets new speed record of 430kmh, readies for next search and rescue mission
Posted in: hybrid, military, Today's Chili, video, wargadget
See that chopper right there? That’s the Eurocopter X3, and as of last week, it can cruise at more than half the speed of a commercial jet. Although the helicopter was striving to hit 220 knots, it actually blew past that milestone to maintain a record 232 knots (450 km or 279.6 miles per hour) in level, stabilized flight. For the uninitiated, the X3 earns its “hybrid” moniker by combining two turboshaft engines that power five-blade main rotor system and two propellers installed on short-span fixed wings — which, in layman’s terms, allows it to hover like a helicopter should while reaching the kind of speeds you’d expect from a turboprop-powered aircraft. (And before you get too excited, yes, this one requires pilots.) While we love the idea of a high-speed joy ride for tourists, this thing will be used for long-distance search and rescue missions, along with border patrol, coast guard duties, offshore operations, passenger and troop transport, and medical evacuation. So no ride for you, but you can get your vicarious thrill anyway with a short, percussion-heavy video after the break.
Eurocopter X3 hybrid sets new speed record of 430kmh, readies for next search and rescue mission originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 09:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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