Sep 19

Amazon Appstore goes global: available now in Europe, Australia and India (update: not so fast)

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Amazon’s Appstore hasn’t set the world on fire just yet — perhaps due to the fact that it was a US-only store since launch. That could soon change, with a number of Amazon customers reporting that the curated Android marketplace is now open for business across western Europe, also working in India and Australia. We’ve tested it for ourselves, and can confirm it’s functioning with our Amazon UK account, though its dedicated webpage is still based at Amazon.com. Register with the site, and you’ll be able to rush the free daily app downloads, which has previously offered the likes of Angry Birds Rio and SwitftKey — worth a regular visit, regardless of what time zone you’re in.

[Thanks Nate]

Update: Looks like we jumped the gun, as the Appstore is now no longer functioning for our friends across the pond. (Thanks, Felix)

Amazon Appstore goes global: available now in Europe, Australia and India (update: not so fast) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues

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Hulu has been dressed in its Sunday best for some time now hoping to attract potential buyers — but according to Reuters, a slew of speed bumps have slowed down the process and may even kill all hopes of selling the service. According to sources, the first bump in the road can be attributed to Hulu’s owners — News Corp., Disney, NBC Universal and Providence Equity Partners — who may not all be on the same page when it comes to selling the service. Without a unified front, it’s been hard for the company to find an acceptable offer from the likes of Google, Amazon, DirecTV and Dish Network, who have all talked about bidding between $500 million to $2 billion. As the service awaits a new round of bids next week, it’s been said that the major players involved have (unsurprisingly) agreed to reject any lowball offers. Despite a growing numbers of subscribers, it’s entirely uncertain whether anyone will step in to clean up the company’s hot mess — we’re sure the drama would make for a perfect Hulu Plus exclusive, though.

Hulu may not sell after all, bidding drama continues originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 19:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of November release

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Canon’s high-end PowerShot S-series is a mighty special breed, so we’ve been rather excited about the company’s new S100, which we were told to expect in November with a $430 sticker price. Now it looks like the S95 successor may slip out of the warehouse a month earlier than promised, with Amazon estimating ship dates as early as October 3rd. In an industry where delays are much more prevalent than quiet early releases, this is certainly welcome news for the highly anticipated pocket cam, which packs a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and f/2.0 (variable) zoom lens. Shipping estimates are always subject to change, so don’t count on any miracles until that FedEx tracking number hits your inbox.

[Thanks, Don]

Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of November release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

Shogun Bros. updates Chameleon X-1 mouse / gamepad, tosses it up for pre-order

Posted in: amazon, availability, game, mouse, pre-order, price, remote control, RemoteControl, Today's Chili
Perfection is an undeniably lofty goal, but that’s exactly what Shogun Bros. is striving for, with a freshly announced update to its Chameleon X-1 gaming mouse. Available in three different colors, the company’s “Perfect Version” of its gamepad / mouse boasts an enhanced rubberized coating for better grip, a new layout for remote control operation and, perhaps best of all, extended battery life. Other than that, it’s essentially the same device we saw way back in December, with a 5-stage adjustable 1600dpi optical sensor, a full slate of 16 buttons and force feedback support. Shogun Bros. won’t be releasing this perfected peripheral until October 1st, but you can pre-order one now at Amazon, for $60. Hit up the source link to make the purchase, or slice past the break for a very succinct press release.

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Shogun Bros. updates Chameleon X-1 mouse / gamepad, tosses it up for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

WrapUp: Windows 8 Developer Preview Released, Microsoft’s Synergy-Like App, and More

Posted in: amazon, Today's Chili, windows 8, WrapUp, xbox live

This article was written on September 19, 2011 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–

Windows 8 xbox liveMicrosoft Demos Xbox Live on Windows 8
If you’ve been clamoring for a new way to hook up to Xbox Live the Windows 8 OS might be just what you need. These videos are from BUILD where Microsoft showed off some of the Xbox Live integration.

Windows 8 startWindows 8 Previewed at BUILD
Microsoft unveiled a lot of things about Windows 8 at BUILD this year, and even released a developer preview that is available for the public to download. This is a quick look at the Windows 8 OS and what it has to offer.

Grid10 tabletFusion Garage Grid10 Tablet Drops to $299 Before Launch
The Fusion Garage Grid10 tablet that is launching on October 1st will now cost just $299, which is $200 less than what was previously reported.

Amazon kindleAmazon Trying to Launch a Netflix for Books
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon is in talks to try and launch a subscription-based service for reading books that is similar to what Netflix does for videos.

–Tips, Tutorials, and Reviews–

Wireless snifferFind Out Who is On your Wireless Network
The Wireless Network Watcher is a portable app that will display all the devices currently connected to your network.

Evernote chrome clippingEvernote for Chrome Now With Better Article Clipping
The new Evernote extension for Chrome lets you quickly adjust the size of the area that gets clipped.

Windows 8 contrastWindows 8 Tips and Tricks
This is a collection of some tips for people trying out Windows 8, and includes ways to quickly launch apps as well as some of the new keyboard shortcuts.

DashexpanderFree Text Expansion for the Mac
DashExpander is a free app for the Mac that will automatically transform text as you’re typing into more meaningful snippets. It’s not as robust as some of the paid apps, but will suffice for someone with basic text expansion needs.

EchofiGet Pandora-Style Listening in Spotify
Echofi is a service that integrates with Spotify to provide an endless stream of music based on an artist you like.

Chrome text insertInsert Pre-Defined Text into Chrome With This Extension
Insert Text is a free Chrome Extension that lets you customize blocks of text that can quickly be inserted into any field on a site.

Mouse without borderseMicrosoft Releases Synergy-Like App
If you use two Windows computers side-by-side the new Mouse Without Borders app from Microsoft will let you control both of those machines using a single keyboard and mouse. This is a software-based solution that doesn’t require any kind of KVM, and is similar to the open source Synergy app that has been around for awhile. It is extremely easy to set up, and works very well.

–Downloads–

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Sep 15

What a Band Really Makes from Streaming Sales

Posted in: amazon, itunes, Music, Today's Chili, top

UK band Uniform Motion recently released their third album, One Frame Per Second. Here, they break down exactly how much of that sweet streaming money pie is left over for the musicians—and it’s even less than you think: More »

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Sep 12

Amazon to launch Netflix-style service for digital books?

Posted in: amazon, business, e reader, e-book, e-books, e-readers, money, netflix, rumor, Today's Chili
Details are still sketchy here, but the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon‘s looking to launch a Netflix-like subscription service for digital books, much to the chagrin of some publishers. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Amazon is currently “in talks” with several publishers about the program, which would provide access to an online library in exchange for an unspecified annual fee. The insiders also claim that the service would be available for Amazon Prime subscribers (who currently pay $79 per year for free shipping and access to shows and movies) and that the proposed library would feature primarily older works, with monthly restrictions on the number of books a subscriber could read for free. Publishers would reportedly pocket a “substantial fee” for signing on to the program, though some are reluctant to participate, for fear that doing so would “downgrade the value of the book business,” according to one publishing exec. In fact, it remains unclear whether any publishers have thrown their hats in the ring, but we’ll certainly be on the lookout for any developments.

Amazon to launch Netflix-style service for digital books? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 09

Amazon Should Buy WebOS

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If there was one company that could rival Apple, Google and Microsoft, it’s Amazon. It has devices; it has a content marketplace. But what Amazon doesn’t have is its own platform. webOS could be the final piece in its puzzle. More »

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Sep 06

Amazon’s 7-Eleven lockers are very real, very gray, slated for Friday activation

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After an arduous expedition that must’ve lasted hours, an intrepid frontiersman in the Seattle area has finally unearthed the Holy Grail of convenience store cubbies — Amazon’s elusive delivery locker, at 7-Eleven. GeekWire‘s John Cook discovered the prototype lockers at a 7-Eleven in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood, where store clerks told him that the system wouldn’t be activated until Friday. According to Cook’s description, the setup consists of about 40 different sized containers, centered around a keypad and monitor (neither of which was illuminated during his visit). All told, the array of P.O. Box-style cabinets stands about seven feet tall and is completely devoid of Amazon branding. The in-store pick-up program may roll out of a nationwide basis next summer, but you can check out a photographic sneak preview at the source link, below.

Amazon’s 7-Eleven lockers are very real, very gray, slated for Friday activation originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 05

Amazon CEO’s flying water tank crashes, leaves dent in his space travel dream

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In a moment of profound candidness, Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos has revealed that the mid-air failure of his unmanned spaceship 11 days ago was “not the outcome any of us wanted.” The searing truth of his statement is certainly borne out by the fact that NASA has poured millions of dollars of funding into Bezos’s space company, Blue Origin, in the hope that it will one day ferry people to the ISS and replace the scuttled shuttle program. Indeed, Blue Origin’s latest craft looked every inch a shuttle-beater until it suddenly went berserk at 45,000 feet, forcing the Asimovian onboard computer to cut power and nose dive into the ground in an effort to avoid civilian casualties. Not an ideal result, to be sure, but Jeff is hardly likely to give up on his starry ambitions — everybody knows he has a thing for thrusters.

Amazon CEO’s flying water tank crashes, leaves dent in his space travel dream originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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