Logitech Exec: Google Didn’t Ask Us to Halt Shipments

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On Saturday we wrote about a new report suggesting that Logitech was set to halt shipments of its Revue set top box, at Google’s request. The story seemed to confirm previous reports that the software giants was asking its hardware companies to hold off on releasing products while it scrambled to issue a more complete version of its Google TV software.

According to prior rumors, the company had asked Toshiba, LG, and Sharp to hold a number of Google TV products set for launch at CES in January.

Logitech reached out to Gearlog today, to dispute the original reporting, stating that, “Contrary to recent speculation, Logitech has not been asked by Google to suspend production of its Google TV products.” 

Logitech VP Nancy Morrison told Gearlog,

Suggestions that production of the Logitech Revue companion box might need to be halted to address software issues are unfounded. As those familiar with the product know, it is not necessary for Logitech to make changes to the companion box to accommodate future enhancements to Google TV. Every Logitech Revue will receive free over-the-air updates whenever Google and Logitech release software enhancements.

The company says that it is still shipping units, working hard to meet the current post-holiday demand. Beyond that, however, the company won’t “discuss the specific production plans for any of its products.”

Konami’s 3DS dating simulator uses facial recognition to block virtual cheating

We may still not have an official price for the Nintendo 3DS, but it looks like you can now at least count on yet another unique gaming experience not found on other handheld systems. Konami recently announced that its “Project Loveplus” dating simulator for the system will not only take advantage of the system’s 3D capabilities, but that it will also include a so-called “boyfriend lock” that uses facial recognition to prevent any virtual cheating. Apparently, if someone else picks up your 3DS and tries to play the game, your virtual girlfriend will act confused and respond with phrases like “who are you?” — which, incidentally, is a question you might also want to ask yourself before looking for ways to import the game from Japan (yeah, don’t count on this one being released over here).

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Foxit Reader 2.0 Released – The Best PDF Reader!

This article was written on September 12, 2006 by CyberNet.

Foxit Reader Foxit Reader 2.0 has been released and it is just as great as the previous versions. If you are still stuck in the days of viewing PDF’s using Adobe Acrobat then it must be because you have never tried the free Foxit Reader.

The software is amazing from multiple aspects. Of course the most important feature that it has is the amazingly quick startup time. When I open a PDF it is on my screen for me to read in less than 5-seconds. Can’t beat that!

The second best thing is that you never have to install it. Just download the ZIP file, extract it, and run the EXE. I just drag the file into my Program Files folder and set it up to be my default PDF reader. There is no installation which means no mess!

So if you haven’t tried this PDF reader yet then I highly suggest you give it a whirl. There’s nothing to install so the worst thing that would happen is you download it, try it, and delete it. However, I have never come across someone that doesn’t like it.

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Just got an iPad? The best apps, accessories, and tips

So, Santa stuffed an iPad into your stocking on Christmas (insert mythical figure / appropriate receptacle / holiday of choice), and you’re wondering what to do with the thing? First of all, congratulations! The iPad can be a wonderful, loyal companion and friend, but it can also take a while to warm up to. As we always say, a device is only as good as its apps, both literally and figuratively: it’ll take some time to figure out what you want to get from the iTunes Store that will flesh out your experience, but it will also take some time to see which nooks and crannies of your life the iPad can fill, and what roles you’ll want it to take over from your laptop and phone. Follow along after the break as we show you how to wring the most out of your shiny new tablet.

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Amazon: Many iPad owners also buying Kindles

As Amazon touts the Kindle 3 becoming the best-selling product of all time on Amazon worldwide, CEO Jeff Bezos says many people who are buying the new Kindle also own an LCD tablet.

Logitech says Google hasn’t asked it to halt Google TV production

It was a bit too late to fend off a more than 3% drop in its stock price, but Logitech has finally come out and refuted those rumors that it was asked to halt production of its Google TV hardware until a significant update could be rolled out. As VP of corporate communications Nancy Morrison explains, Logitech “has not been asked by Google to suspend production of its Google TV products,” and that such a suspension wouldn’t even be necessary as “every Logitech Revue companion box will receive free over-the-air updates whenever Google and Logitech release software enhancements.” That statement has now also been backed up by Logitech’s official blog, which assures customers that “all’s well with Logitech Revue,” and that Logitech will be out in force at CES next month to demonstrate “how Google TV is transforming the TV-watching experience.”

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Samsung said to be prepping iPod Touch rival

Samsung reportedly plans to unveil at CES the Galaxy Player, a 4-inch device that gives consumers an iPod Touch-like experience with Android.

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Just got an Android phone? The best apps, accessories, and tips

Taking a smartphone out of the box for the first time can elicit a wide spectrum of emotions, starting with unadulterated excitement that can quickly devolve into panic, chaos, and confusion: what do you do now? How do you make it awesome? How do you emanate an air of “cool” on the subway by using apps specifically designed to make you look like a badass? Well, fear not, newly-minted Android smartphone owner: as always, we’ve got your back. Read on for all the apps, accessories, and tips you should be investigating right this very second.

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Samsung to Show Off Galaxy Player at CES 2011

Samsung Galaxy Player

A number of people have noticed the uncanny similarities between the Samsung Galaxy S phones and the iPhone and iPod Touch, both in the hardware design and the way Samsung has skinned Android to look a lot like iOS. 
Now, Samsung is taking on the iPod Touch with the Galaxy Player, which the company has announced will be showcased next month at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. 
The Galaxy Player will run Android 2.2, have a 1GHz processor under the hood, and feature an 800×480 pixel resolution LCD display. The player will support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and feature a front and rear-facing camera, just like the iPod Touch. Pricing and availability haven’t been announced, but it’s likely there’ll be more details next week at CES. 
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