Sep 03

OnLive goes OnBeta, wants you to help by playing games

Posted in: Games, gaming, Today's Chili

Can we find some charitable souls amongst our readers? If you’re the sort of person who’ll give up his or her valuable time to a worthwhile cause that demands hours of daily gaming, far less showering and more meals based around the expansive Frito-Lay product line, OnLive will most certainly want to hear from you. Beta testing of the nascent game streaming service has just been opened up to the masses, and the quick and deadly among you will already be signing up via the read link below. Just to make sure we’ve conveyed this accurately — there’s a company out there that wants to stream free games to your TV, so tell us, why exactly are you still here reading?

[Via Joystiq]

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OnLive goes OnBeta, wants you to help by playing games originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Sep 2009 09:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 25

PlayOn for Wii beta to be announced tomorrow

Posted in: console, download, nintendo, nintendo wii, NintendoWii, Opera, Software, Today's Chili, wii
We know that some of you streaming media fanatics have been indulging in this one for the better part of a month already, but just in case: tomorrow the kids at MediaMall officially announce the beta release of PlayOn for Wii. The software license runs $39.99, but there is a 14-day free trial — so you can see for yourself whether or not it makes sense to tie up your console with re-runs of CSI: Miami when you could be better off shakin’ your groove thing to Dance Dance Revolution: Hottest Party. Hit the read link and decide for yourself.

[Via New York Times]

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PlayOn for Wii beta to be announced tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 12

Boxee locks up additional funding, plots route from underground to mainstream

Posted in: AppStore, boxee, media player, media streamer, MediaPlayer, MediaStreamer, Today's Chili

We’re not sure how this affects the zero-dollar revenue goal for 2009, but popular media player software Boxee announced it has closed a $6 million round of financing including a new partner, General Catalyst. We’ll let the money men assess value, the key point for users is how this affects the company’s plan to take the platform from underground darling to mainstream hit – embedding the software in connected TVs, Blu-ray player, game consoles and set-top boxes. With a Windows alpha release in the bag and latest support from MLB.tv Boxee seems well on the way towards reaching larger audiences, CEO Avner Ronen says to look forward to the beta release this fall, more content deals and extending the App Store and API support. Our advice is to avoid tearing an ACL itself dancing on stage like another recent independent performer turned-mainstream star, what would you like to see from Boxee now that the company has more resources to provide it?

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Boxee locks up additional funding, plots route from underground to mainstream originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Aug 2009 21:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 07

New Windows Live Photo Gallery Includes Flickr Uploader

Posted in: Features, Freeware, Software, Today's Chili, Web Sites, Windows

This article was written on October 18, 2007 by CyberNet.

Windows Live Photo Gallery

Microsoft just launched Windows Live Photo Gallery Beta 2, and just like the previous version it is available for both Windows XP SP2 and Vista. In order to get the update you must have the first Beta already installed, and then you must perform a Windows Update with the Microsoft Updates enabled. In the available updates you should see a “Critical Update for Windows Live Photo Gallery (KB943550)” listed.

On my Vista machine the update process took about 3 minutes for it to download and install itself, and then I got all of the new features! Well, really there only appears to be one feature, but it is BIG. I think you better sit down for this one … Microsoft actually added support for uploading photos to the Yahoo!-owned Flickr photo service. Here’s how it works (click any thumbnail for a fullsize view):

  1. You highlight the photos that you want to upload in the Windows Live Photo Gallery, and then go to Publish -> More Services -> Publish on Flickr.
    WLPG Publish on Flickr
  2. You’ll have to give the program access to your Flickr account just like you would with any other Flickr uploader.
    WLPG Authorize Flickr
  3. Now you’ll be able to select the properties for all of the photos that you are about to upload. You can create a new set or choose an existing one, select the maximum photo size, and choose a privacy option.
    WLPG Flickr Upload
  4. Sit back and enjoy a cup of coffee while it finishes things up.
    WLPG Flickr Uploading

When you upload the photos it will grab the description and tags that you have given your photos on your computer, so you don’t have to worry about doing that on Flickr! Honestly, I have to admit that Microsoft really stepped up their game with the new Windows Live Photo Gallery by adding support for Flickr. And the “Publish on Flickr” option is located under the “More Services” menu, which seemingly implies that support for more services will be coming in the future. Or, at the very least, they will let users create plugins for other photo services.

One thing that really bothers me with the Windows Live Photo Gallery is that it has the blue-colored bar that stretches along the top. I’m not a big fan of that color, and in other “Live” programs such as Live Writer and Messenger I’m able to change it to any color I want. I have no idea why I can’t do that in Windows Live Photo Gallery, but I would like to get it back to the black color that ships with Vista.

And remember, this is available for both Windows XP SP2 and Vista. After you download and install Windows Live Photo Gallery you’ll just have to do a Windows Update to get the latest Beta.

[via LiveSide]

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Jul 30

PlayOn media server now serving Wii customers (in beta, anyway)

Posted in: console, contest, download, nintendo, nintendo wii, NintendoWii, Opera, Software, Today's Chili, wii

We knew good and well that the fine folks over at MediaMall were toiling away in an attempt to bring internet TV content from YouTube, Hulu, Netflix, CBS, CNN and a host of other sources to Nintendo’s white-hot Wii, but there’s just nothing like hearing that intentions have become reality. Based on an email from MediaMall support to a particularly curious user, the “latest version of PlayOn includes a beta version of Wii functionality in it.” Naturally, the company’s doing its darnedest to keep this under wraps for now, but we’re eager to get legions of Wii users testing it out and reporting back with performance evaluations. The note does mention that quality will be lower than on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 due to the inherit hardware limitations on Nintendo’s baby, but hey, you knew that going in, right? Hop on past the break for the letter in its entirety, which includes instructions on getting this going on your console.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

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PlayOn media server now serving Wii customers (in beta, anyway) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 02:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 24

iPhone’s augmented reality apps coming with September OS 3.1 launch?

Posted in: Apple, AppleIphone, augmented reality, AugmentedReality, firmware, iPhone, iphone 3g, Iphone3g, Today's Chili

Looking to enjoy all those fancy augmented reality apps on your iPhone, like for finding nearby stores or subway stops? Apparently what’s standing in your way from enjoying a life more akin to “gargoyles” from Snow Crash is Apple’s next update to its touchscreen devices, OS 3.1, and according to Nearest Tube developer Acrossair, that’ll be arriving sometime in September. Something we heard whispered at the time of the beta 2 release. We wouldn’t be surprised to see that release window fluctuate, but if that’s our estimate, there’s still plenty of time for someone to prep an AR zombie shooter.

[Thanks, Peter S]

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iPhone’s augmented reality apps coming with September OS 3.1 launch? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Jul 2009 21:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 22

Video: Google Wave public beta rolling out in September

Posted in: Google, preview, Today's Chili

It’s hard to tell if Wave — Google’s new collaborative, universal messaging platform — is revolutionary or simply, well, neat. It’s like a telephone, great when everyone else has one but not so useful if you’re the only one. At least that’s how it seems after watching the near-universally acclaimed demo presented at Google I/O back in May. Starting September 30th, Google will open up the beta to 100,000 of its closest friends. Just hit the appropriate read link below to register for an invite or click through to watch the 1 hour and 20 minute demonstration. Go ahead, work can wait, innovation can’t.

[Via PC Mag]

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Video: Google Wave public beta rolling out in September originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 16

Palm makes Mojo SDK beta and docs publicly available, officially opens developer floodgates

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Success! For all you developers hankering to get in on the webOS and Pre action (or at least see the action), your wishes have come true. Today Palm announced on its corporate blog that it would be making the Mojo SDK beta and accompanying documentation available to anyone who is interested… effective immediately. Furthermore, the company says it will begin taking submissions for new applications in the fall — so if you’re planning on getting something in, it’s time to start cranking. For those of you haven’t already torrented the previously available leak of the kit (or just want some real docs), this news should be music to your ears… er, eyes. Well what are you waiting for? Get downloading!

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Jul 11

IE 8 Passes Acid 2 Test

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

This article was written on December 20, 2007 by CyberNet.

IE8 Acid 2 Test Microsoft has been receiving a heap of criticism lately for their Internet Explorer web browser, and the Opera antitrust suit just added more fuel to the flames. People want to see Internet Explorer follow the standards that other web browsers have already complied with, and that will hopefully increase the number of sites that are compatible outside of the IE realm.

Despite being overly “hush hush” about the next version of Internet Explorer, the development team has decided to help put our weary hearts at ease by telling us that the current internal version of Internet Explorer 8 already passes the Acid 2 test. There are not many *released* browsers out there that can boast such an accomplishment: Safari, Konqueror, and Opera. Firefox 3, which is expected for release in the first half of 2008, also passes the test.

If you’re thinking that Microsoft did this purely because of the pressure put on by Opera I think you’re wrong. It would have been pretty difficult for them to slap together Acid 2 compliance in such a short period of time, and I would therefore have to believe they’ve been working on it for awhile. Although I do have a strong inkling that they only posted this information because of the antitrust suit.

Now the only problem is browser adoption. Even though Internet Explorer 8 is going to be mounds better when it comes to standards, it won’t mean a thing if users don’t download it. I’ve been rather disappointed at the rate at which IE 7’s market share is increasing, and it looks as though many users are content with IE 6. Hopefully we’ll see more people adopting the standards compliant browsers in the future.

Internet Explorer 8 is not expected to be shipped until 2009, but Microsoft has said that the first Beta should be rolling out in the first half of 2008. If you’re anxious to give the new browser a whirl keep an eye out because an early look could be just a few months away.

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Jul 07

Google brings Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Talk out of beta (updated)

Posted in: Gmail, Google, Today's Chili

Guess what, internoodle? Google Apps is officially out of beta. Do you know what that means? It means that Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Talk are losing that “beta” signage / language you’ve come to know and loathe. It also seems to mean that Google will be taking a much more direct and serious approach to courting businesses for its Apps suite. At first blush, it looks like the company has all but squashed the “Standard Edition” free hosted Apps package that many now use, though that isn’t the case (yet). We say “all but” because while it looks like the pro bono package has been zapped out of existence by the magic raygun of capitalism, a tiny link to the service still exists on an arcane page buried deep in the casefiles of one T. Google Merryweather III. Or just Google. To be completely clear, however, regular old Gmail will still be freely available to anyone and everyone who wants a crack at it. At any rate, you’ll be happy to know that the beta tag will be scuttled later today, and you can start getting righteously mad at Google for not taking care of their proper, released products immediately. Now maybe they can get to coding up nice native versions of Gmail for the iPhone and webOS… eh?

Update: The folks at Google, bless ’em, have posted a quick note on their blog stating explicitly that the Standard version of Apps isn’t going anywhere. In their words, “We have no intention of eliminating Standard Edition, and we apologize for any confusion.” Nice!

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Google brings Gmail, Docs, Calendar, and Talk out of beta (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jul 2009 11:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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