Jan 16

WrapUp: Hulu Blocks Google TV, TinyUmbrella Updated, and More

Posted in: Apple, HP, hulu, itunes, Opera, Today's Chili, webos, windows 7, windows phone 7 series, WrapUp, xbox, YouTube

This article was written on October 25, 2010 by CyberNet.

Welcome to the WrapUp by CyberNet. This is a collection of news stories, downloads, and tips that we have collected over the last few days, but never got around to writing about. Don’t forget to send in your own tips, or just leave a comment on this page if you think you’ve got something we should include.

–News–

hp slate.jpgHP Slate Will Cost $799
Engadget has both some images and a video of the HP Slate in action, which will run you a cool $799 when it is released. Specs include a 1.86GHz Atom processor, 2GB of RAM, and a 64GB SSD for storage.


apple event.jpgSummary of Apple Announcements
 If you haven’t read about all of Apple’s announcements last week this will get you up-to-speed on the new MacBook Air, OS X Lion, Mac App Store, and iLife ’11.


windows 7 boot.jpgWindows 7 Sells 240 Million Licenses
Microsoft announced that in the first year of availability they’ve sold over 240 million licenses of the Windows 7 OS, which makes it the fastest selling operating system in history.


office 365.jpgMicrosoft Office 365 Available Next Year
The cloud-based Microsoft Office 365 will offer online versions of the Office suite for a monthly fee starting next year.


hp webos 2.jpgHP Unveils webOS 2.0
The next generation of Palm Pre and webOS will include things like Flash Player, Skype, an updated Facebook app, and many enhancements throughout the entire operating system.


hulu google tv.jpgHulu Blocks Google TV
Google TV users might be a little discouraged to find out that Hulu doesn’t work, at least for right now. There was a modification you could make to change the user agent, but that has since been plugged by Hulu. So you’ll just have to wait for the Hulu Plus subscription service to be made available.


xbox homepage.jpgXbox.com Gets an Update
The redesigned Xbox.com now has a browser based Avatar editor, the ability to play web games with your Xbox LIVE friends, and more.


iphone space.jpgDad and Son Send HD Camera and iPhone to Space
A father/son duo created a nice weather balloon rig that reached a maximum altitude of 100,000 feet, and captured it all on video. Thanks to the onboard iPhone they were able to retrieve the balloon about 30-miles from where it launched.


–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

insomnia.jpgInsomnia Keeps Your PC Awake
Windows users can download this handy little utility if they want to prevent their computer from going to sleep. As long as the window remains open the PC will remain in “insomnia” mode.


windows phone 7.jpgAnandtech’s In-Depth Windows Phone 7 Review
If you enjoy reading long and detailed reviews about gadgets this is one you won’t want to miss. It covers just about every aspect of the new mobile OS.


aero weather.jpgChange Your Aero Color Based on Weather Temperature
Windows 7/Vista users can enjoy this nice free app that will adjust the color of the Aero glass to match the current temperature outside.


opera 11 extensions.jpgOpera 11 Alpha Available with Sample Extensions
The testing phase of the next major Opera milestone has begun, and there are some sample extensions available for you to take for a spin.


emailtray-1.jpgDesktop Email Notifications for Outlook, Gmail, Hotmail, and More
This free utility will let you monitor and manage messages from all of your email accounts.


vplayer.jpgPlay Most Video Types on Android with VPlayer
The free VPlayer app for Android lets users watch videos in DivX, Xvid, MKV, WMV, FLV, and RMVB formats.


downloadtube.jpgNo Hassle Way to Download and Convert YouTube Videos
The DownloadTube.org site lets you paste in a link to any YouTube video, and have it converted into a more widely supported video format.


mediarover.jpgKeep iTunes Libraries in Sync with MediaRover
MediaRover is a free Windows and Mac utility that will keep your songs and playlists in sync across multiple machines.


keysharky.jpgKeySharky Adds Hotkey Support to Grooveshark
 Firefox and Chrome users can grab an add-on that provides customizable hotkey support for the Grooveshark music streaming site.


tiny umbrella.jpgTinyUmbrella Updated for iOS Users
TinyUmbrella is a free app used to save your SHSH blobs so that you can rollback to an older version of iOS if needed. The app has been updated to include a new UI, and has some other features that are pretty nice.


–Downloads–

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Jan 13

Study: Verizon Wireless and HTC most eager to provide Android 2.2 updates

Posted in: Android, att, carrier, froyo, Google, GoogleAndroid, HTC, mobile os, MobileOs, operating system, OperatingSystem, samsung, software update, SoftwareUpdate, Sprint, t-mobile, Today's Chili, update, upgrade, verizon, Verizon Wireless, VerizonWireless, vzw

Look, if you buy a carrier-branded Android handset, you should know good and well that you may never see the first Android update. It ain’t easy to hear, but as mama always said, the truth ain’t always painless. That said, there’s still some research you should do before picking a phone and carrier, and ComputerWorld has seemingly done just that for you. The methodology is all explained down in the source link, but the long and short of it is this: in the last half of 2010, Verizon upgraded 33 percent of its sub-2.2 phones to Froyo, while Sprint updated just 28.6 percent of its stable and T-Mobile blessed only 12.5 percent of its phones with the new digs. AT&T bashers should take note, as Ma Bell didn’t update a single one of its nine Android phones during the June-December 2010 time period. Yeah, ouch. Over on the handset side, we’ve got HTC gifting half of its devices with Froyo, while Motorola comes in second with 15.4 percent and Samsung third with 11.1 percent. No matter how you slice it, it’s a depressing study to look at, and it probably makes your decision to skip over a Nexus One seem all the more idiotic in retrospect. But hey, at least there’s the Nexus S to console you… if you’re willing to sign up with T-Mob, that is.

Study: Verizon Wireless and HTC most eager to provide Android 2.2 updates originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 13

Pioneer engineers Android-powered cyclocomputer, might remind Landis to stop doping

Posted in: Android, bike, Google, GoogleAndroid, gps, nav, navigation, sensor, Today's Chili, video

Think Android has reached its limit when it comes to applications? Think again. Pioneer has conjured up a new cyclocomputer, and compared to the antediluvian rivals available on the market today, this one looks like a bona fide supercomputer. It’s designed for mounting on the bike’s handlebars, where riders can then see speed, cadence, heart rate, and power at a glance. The device is engineered to play nice with the ANT+ wireless specification, and it can also pull data from optional crank sensors that can be installed to monitor one’s pedaling force. Furthermore, it’s equipped with GPS, and we’re guessing it’s a prime candidate for running Google’s own My Tracks app. There’s no time table for release, but we’re guessing the International Cycling Union will have one out in no time… one that continuously tests riders for illicit substances, of course. Video’s after the break, if you’re down for more.

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Pioneer engineers Android-powered cyclocomputer, might remind Landis to stop doping originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 13:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 12

Google Translate for Android turns one, introduces experimental Conversation Mode (video)

Posted in: Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, Today's Chili, video

We know very well what Google considers beta — after all, Gmail, Docs, and Calendar all shared that status until mid-2009 — but here’s a chance to check out an experiment from Mountain View that’s “still in its earliest stages.” Google Translate for Android is celebrating its first birthday this month, and to celebrate, an update will be pushed out offering a number of UI tweaks as well as an alpha version of Conversation Mode. Never heard of it? A demo was given at IFA 2010, but in case you’re still in the dark, it essentially lets two speakers talk to one another in their respective native tongues while the app speaks real-time translations. Right now it’ll only do English and Spanish — and even then expect some hiccups with “regional accents, background noise or rapid speech” — but the Babel fish has to start somewhere. Need more dialects / languages? Be patient, get a job for Google, or better yet, seek gainful employment with NIST / DARPA. Video from the IFA presentation is after the break and starts around the 26-minute mark.

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Google Translate for Android turns one, introduces experimental Conversation Mode (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 13:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 10

PlayStation Phone captured in the wild, on video

Posted in: Android, ericsson, GoogleAndroid, in the wild, InTheWild, leak, playstation, psp, sony, Sony Ericsson, SonyEricsson, Today's Chili, video
Well, the leaks have been flying fast and furious: the presumed PlayStation Phone has been in the hands of folks for a hot minute, and now a video has popped up showing one lucky hombre playing Resident Evil 2 and Rage Racer on the device. The hardware is apparently on the up and up, although the fact that the titles had to be loaded through ROM Buddy (a third-party Android app for running ROMs) suggests that the software is still being tinkered with. Or that this is all a terrible hoax. That said, it looks like this thing is pretty much a done deal. See for yourself after the break.

[Thanks, Dan]

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PlayStation Phone captured in the wild, on video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Jan 2011 09:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 08

PlayStation Phone sized up with numerous devices in another in-depth Chinese preview

Posted in: Android, ericsson, GoogleAndroid, playstation, psp, sony, Sony Ericsson, SonyEricsson, Today's Chili

Okay, now this is getting ridiculous. It’s been literally less than 48 hours since we saw the first in-depth Chinese-language preview of Sony’s still yet-to-be-confirmed PlayStation Phone, and believe it or not, we’ve got another one. (Our resident translator Richard Lai suggests this might be the same PS Phone just being passed around the various websites.) It’s just as long and arguably just as in-depth with an absolute ton of comparison pics with the PSP Go, the Xperia lineup, a DSi, a Droid… the list goes on. Much of what’s written is the same, and the PlayStation Pocket app is still a mystery. The preview does say a third-party emulator was downloaded and tested, with 70 percent success, but that doesn’t actually tell us anything. Anyway, even if you don’t know Chinese, hit up the source and bask in the glory of a ton more pics.

[Thanks, Shaun]

PlayStation Phone sized up with numerous devices in another in-depth Chinese preview originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 23:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 08

Tablets at CES 2011: Honeycomb, Windows 7, and all the rest

Posted in: Android, GoogleAndroid, honeycomb, Microsoft, tablet, tablet pc, TabletPc, tablets, Today's Chili, windows 7, Windows7

It’s been raining tablets here at CES 2011. No seriously, it as if the sky has opened up in Vegas and dropped touchscreen slabs with Android and Windows 7 operating systems on our heads. It’s been nearly impossible to keep track of the number of tablets released and the details we’ve learned about them… until now, that is. After the break you will find a complete list of all the tablets we have heard about as well as a few key details about ’em. You’ll notice that most of the tablets listed plan to run Android 3.0 — if you’re looking for more on Google’s not-yet-released tablet OS, you’ll want to check out our guided tour and our interview with Google’s Matias Duarte. The show isn’t over yet so expect us to add more tablets over the next couple of days, but without further ado, we give you the official Engadget tablet chart of CES 2011.

You’ll also note that we’ve denoted our favorites in bold, so pay closer attention to those and make sure to click through to hear why they’ve impressed us so much. Enjoy!

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Tablets at CES 2011: Honeycomb, Windows 7, and all the rest originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 07

Splashtop Remote Desktop adds Android compatibility, opens another avenue for Windows remote access

Posted in: Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, smartphone, Today's Chili, Windows

We aren’t quite sure we’re on the same page as Splashtop‘s CEO, who is seemingly on a mission to “build the Bridge to Anywhere,” but we’re all for a remote access client for Google’s mobile OS. Shortly after bringing your Windows PC to the iPhone, iPod and iPad, the aforementioned company has now issued an Android client. As you’d probably guess, it allows anyone with an Android-based smartphone or tablet to tap into their networked Windows PC, with content and applications both accessible. According to the company, it’ll allow Android users to “listen to music, access all of their files and applications, and play PC and Flash games remotely.” We’re a little hesitent to believe all that will be doable on some of the lower-end handsets, but at least it’s out there to try (if you’re willing to part ways with $4.99).

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Splashtop Remote Desktop adds Android compatibility, opens another avenue for Windows remote access originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 07:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jan 06

Using the Moto Atrix Notebook-Slash-Smartphone [Video]

Posted in: Android, Chrome, chrome os, Google, hands-on, motorola, netbook, Today's Chili, top

The Atrix is a pretty great phone by itself—two 1GHz cores and 1GB of RAM makes things speedy—but it’s even more useful when you dock it into their laptop for heavy duty computering. More »

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Jan 06

Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb for tablets: a guided tour of the UI (video)

Posted in: Android, Google, GoogleAndroid, honeycomb, motorola xoom, MotorolaXoom, Today's Chili, video, xoom

A funny thing happened after Google posted (and subsequently pulled) its Android 3.0 Honeycomb video: T-Mobile celebrated its G-Slate announcement by posting the same video. And about six more after that (to be fair, they’re also on the Motorola / Verizon Xoom we demoed). Today it was made official during Verizon’s keynote, with Google itself narrating a hands-on demo. We’ve scrutinized these videos to no end and we think we’ve come up with the most complete picture of Google’s tablet OS experience at this point. Join us after the break for all the goods.

Gallery: Android 3.0 Honeycomb in pictures

Gallery: Motorola Xoom Honeycomb UI photos

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Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb for tablets: a guided tour of the UI (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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