We’ve talked plenty about the flaws inherent in Apple Maps, and where it differs from Google Maps on paper. But how wide is the disparity between the two in actuality? We stacked two iPhone 4Ses side-by-side (one running iOS 5, one running iOS 6, both on wi-fi with GPS on), and let the two mapping apps do battle. More »
Even though pizza is actually Greek in origin, it’s usually associated with Italy—which makes this adorable Vespa-styled Motorino pizza cutter particularly apropos. More »
AT&T is among the official carriers of Apple’s iPhone 5 in the U.S. The new iPhone comes with 4G LTE support which would enable users for high-speed data sharing. However, LTE isn’t yet available as a connectivity option as widely as 3G in the U.S.
Wireless carriers such as AT&T and Sprint have been working on expanding their 4G LTE support, especially with the record-breaking sales that iPhone 5 has attracted. AT&T has now announced 4G LTE support for another ten major U.S. cities. (more…)
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Looking for the perfect smartphone is exciting because you know that the device well brighten you day-to-day life, but it can also be a dizzying experience. With a constant flow of smartphones coming to the market and dozens that are news-worthy at any given time, it’s not always easy to make sense of which smartphone you really need. And that’s why we’re here: we do the leg work, so you don’t have to. Many people ask “what’s the absolute best smartphone”? Such a thing does not exist, but you can certainly find the best smartphone “for you”. In this guide, we are going to give you a “lay of the land”, and reduce the scope of your research. Sometime, less is more. (more…)
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Best neon sign ever? Probably. Then again, I’m just a sucker for cool Ghostbusters stuff. Just don’t cross the streams or else the neon in these tubes might explode.
Fans will see at once that this neon sign recreates the Ghostbusters movie poster, but what you may not know is that this sign can be found in the window of a Mexican restaurant called Touche Hombre in Melbourne, Australia. Random, no?
I love that a kick-ass Ghostbusters sign like this can be found at a Mexican restaurant in Australia. That is so awesome! It’s things like this that make geeks travel the world. I wonder how many other establishments have signs like this. Thank you internet. I am well traveled, yet rested.
[My Food Trail via Neatorama]
Simple.TV, which attracted a lot of attention at this year’s International CES show in January, is finally announcing the ship date for its DVR solution for live and recorded TV: September 27 for U.S. customers, who can pick one up via the Simple.TV website for $149. The device automatically converts HD content via an integrated TV tuner from HD over-the-air signals or ClearQAM digital basic cable, delivering them in MPEG-4 formats that mobile devices like the iPad, iPhone and Roku streaming boxes can easily play back.
After a successful Kickstarter campaign during which Simple.TV raised almost double its $125,000 goal, the project is ready to come to market. In addition to streaming to iPad, iPhone and Roku devices, it can also deliver content to a web browser on any other device via an HTML 5 player. The service is essentially a blend of TiVo and Slingbox, bringing time-delayed and live viewing of free content to any device, rather than working with existing cable or satellite providers.
The device also has no video out or pass-through capabilities, as it’s designed specifically to deliver content to non-traditional viewing platforms beyond the TV (though Roku can deliver it to that, too). It can connect to a router via Ethernet (Wi-Fi isn’t an option, which likely makes for better quality assurance, but could pose a problem depending on where the antenna or cable outlet in your house is located), and can also connect to a USB 2.0 hard drive that provides the storage space for DVR functions.
Basic service is free, offering simple in-home streaming of live content and the ability to pause live TV record shows. Simple.TV will also be making a premium plan available at $4.99 per month, with out-of-home remote streaming, scheduled recordings for series programming, and an electronic program guide with images and metadata automatically added to content from your over-the-air or ClearQAM source.
A freemium model for Simple.TV is an interesting approach, and likely one that can help it continue to sell hardware at a very affordable price while also growing long-term revenue. The split also seems quite fair, with a good number of features on both sides of the paid/free divide. The only questions I have about Simple.TV’s long-term success revolve around the requirement that it be plugged directly into a router. Also, similar offerings like those from EyeTV have been around for quite a while now, though those require a dedicated media PC to be useful, so Simple.TV’s standalone nature could help it achieve more widespread adoption.
ASUS has sent out invitations for the official launch of the Padfone 2, the follow-up to its hybrid smartphone / laptop / tablet Padfone device. According to an invite nabbed by Notebook Italia, the unveiling will take place simultaneously in Milan and Taipei on October 16th. The picture shows a corner of what is likely the upcoming handset, but we’ll have to wait till next month to get a closer look at the full package.
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ASUS Padfone 2 launch event slated for October 16th in both Milan and Tapei originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 11:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
When Asus introduced its first Padfone device, it truly looked like a wonder. Padfone essentially packed the functionalities of a smartphone, a tablet and a laptop. You simply needed to hook up a smartphone into two different docks to turn it into either a tablet or a laptop.
Now, we are on the verge of a new release for the Padfone line-up. We’ve been hearing about Padfone 2 for a while but until now, there was no official word as to when the actual release of the device may be. Now, an Italian website has posted the image of what seems to be the official invitation to the Padfone 2 launch events which will be happening in Milan and Taipei simultaneously. (more…)
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: ASUS Padfone receives new OTA update, Asus Padfone arrives in the US for $860,
NASA’s Mars Rover Curiosity has its first analysis target, an intriguing rock with a pyramidal shape that is now 8.2 feet (2.5 meter) from its current location. The scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory are excited about this and other features discovered by the rover’s cameras. More »
Apple and a number of other publishers had been accused of stifling healthy competition in the e-book industry. Investigations on this antitrust case had been underway by European Union and a similar case is ongoing in the U.S. In U.S., a number of publishers have already agreed to a settlement which has resulted in a trend of decline in e-book prices.
And now, Apple and a number of other publishers have agreed to settle the EU case. As per the settlement, Apple, along with a number of publishers including Macmillan, Simon & Schuster, Hachette Livre and Harper Collins will have to adhere to a no-interference policy towards e-book retailers. (more…)
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