Nov 18

PS3 firmware 3.10 released with Facebook support, ‘richer’ trolling experience

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If you’ve been lusting to indulge in all of those new social networking possibilities that the new PS3 firmware provides, today is your lucky day. And you know what that means: the firmware 3.10 update! Are you ready to post trophies to your Facebook page, signaling your gaming prowess to the world at large? Then you’ll want to travel over to the System Update option in your console. But first, make sure you hit up the Sony PR after the break for all the crucial details. You’re welcome.

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PS3 firmware 3.10 released with Facebook support, ‘richer’ trolling experience originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 29

Lighthouse SQ7 MID brings voice recognition to Facebook, Twitter

Posted in: Linux, MID, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili, twitter
If you’re savvy enough to want to use the Facebook Mobile app, we’re guessing you’re savvy enough to get it up and running on your phone or portable — so buying an additional device for responding to friend requests seems a little silly. Hopefully, AdelaVoice (a company that develops voice-enabled apps for the Internet and social networks) has more plans for its Lighthouse SQ7 than what we see here. Based on the Linux-powered SmartQ7 Internet tablet, the heart of this bad boy is a UI that allows you access to Facebook, Twitter, the web, and an image slideshow. But that ain’t all! Taking advantage of Webkit’s integrated voice recognition, this thing will let you input text through the mic — perfect for posting to Facebook or tweeting sans stylus. Perhaps for some people these features might be a big deal, but we’ve been asking around — and we have yet to find anyone who’ll ‘fess up. We have to admit, though — what this thing does do, it seems to do pretty well. Tell you what, AdelaVoice — add JDate and Classmates.com and we’ll give the thing another shot, okay? Video after the break.

[Via Best Tablet Review]

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Lighthouse SQ7 MID brings voice recognition to Facebook, Twitter originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 20

Pure Sensia DAB / WiFi radio gains touchscreen, streaming and Facebook

Posted in: radio, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili

Ah, convergence. Pure Digital — DAB and WiFi radio extraordinaire — has just made live a product portal for its forthcoming Sensia, which looks to be a serious leap forward in terms of features and design. For starters, this product ditches the typical retro vibe and goes for something entirely more Jetsons-esque, and while many of Pure’s past radios have had some sort of display, the 5.7-inch touchscreen (640 x 480) is certainly a first. Boasting DAB and FM tuners, this device is also equipped with an 802.11g module that lets it pull down radio streams from the web as well as stream other media from networked PCs / storage. Other specs include twin 3-inch full-range drivers, an RF remote, optional rechargeable battery and a 3.5 millimeter socket for connecting those “other sources.” Moreover, users will be able to tap into a variety of applications, from weather to news to Picasa to social networking. If all goes well, it’ll ship before the holidays for £249.99 ($406).

[Via Macworld, thanks Ian]

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Pure Sensia DAB / WiFi radio gains touchscreen, streaming and Facebook originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 Sep 2009 17:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 08

Facebook for Android hits the Market, still playing a bit of catch up

Posted in: Android, android market, AndroidMarket, app, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili

Well, it’s taken a little while, but it looks like Android users now have a Facebook app to call their own. As you might expect from an initial release, however, the app is a bit less full featured than some of its counterparts and, judging from the few initial comments, a bit buggy. The good news is that you’ll be able to do all the basics like share status updates, check your news feed, look at your friends’ walls, and even check up to 125 of your friends’ phone numbers straight from the home screen. You won’t, however, get things like messaging or chat and, at least at the moment, it appears to have some particular problems with the HTC Hero and HTC Magic (although those reports are obviously still preliminary). On the upside, the app is completely free, and available to download from Android Market right now.

[Thanks, SliestDragon]

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Facebook for Android hits the Market, still playing a bit of catch up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 25

Sony’s Andrew House hints at more social networking for PS3

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PlayStation Home not “social” enough for you? Fret not PS3 users (or soon-to-be PS3 users), ’cause Sony Computer Entertainment Europe head Andrew House has recently dropped a not so subtle hint that some more traditional social network features are on their way to the console. While he obviously didn’t get too specific, House did tell the Financial Times that Sony has plans for more social networking features, and apparently wouldn’t rule out a partnership with “popular sites such as Facebook,” much like Microsoft has already announced for the Xbox 360. In PS3 price-cut news, House also noted that Sony is indeed aware that “consumers are watching their euros and pounds more carefully than before,” but added that “it would not be fair to say this is a reaction to current market conditions.”

[Via Joystiq]

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Sony’s Andrew House hints at more social networking for PS3 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 17

Jolicloud beta gets a thorough going over, Microsoft still not worried

Posted in: cloud, Linux, netbook, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili
We’ve had our eyes on Jolicloud for a while, and with its eminent beta release the crazy kids at CNET have given it a pretty thorough overview. Tariq Krim has an interesting take on the cloud netbook experience, with an emphasis on quick and easy access to apps — exemplified by the fact that both installed apps and data are tied to your account, so that no matter which machine you’re logged on to, you’ll have the same apps and all your data at your disposal. Trolling OK Cupid has never been easier! On the plus side, the reviewer found that installing from a USB key (even while keeping your current OS intact) was a breeze. Also singled out for praise were the large selection of apps and Windows emulation that allowed access to many of your Windows apps. On the other hand, there are downsides, including support for a limited number of netbooks and limited drivers. Interested in the full scoop? Hit that read link to see for yourself.

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Jolicloud beta gets a thorough going over, Microsoft still not worried originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aug 04

@iPhoneHater INQ Mini 3G and Chat are now posing for photographs, lol #hands-on

Posted in: qwerty, skype, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili, twitter

While you’d expect the first hands-on shots of INQ’s new sociable Mini 3G and Chat to emerge on Twitpic, it’s TechRadar doing the honors. Both of these featurephones are fairly attractive in their own right, with each being suitably slim and chock full of status updating power. In fact, we’d say the Mini 3G’s red and black QWERTY keypad is amongst the sexiest we’ve seen. Why not judge Like[TM] for yourself by giving those read links below a look?

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@iPhoneHater INQ Mini 3G and Chat are now posing for photographs, lol #hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jul 20

Toshiba’s new digiframes feature social networking, FrameChannel

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If you don’t own a digiframe yet, perhaps it’s because you were waiting for the kids at Toshiba to design something that looked even more like the faceplate of a microwave oven than the usual fare. But that’s not the whole story: besides looking at home next to your Cuisinart and rice cooker, this guy also supports FrameChannel accounts, so personalized weather, traffic, sports scores, music, and video are also on the plate — as well as the Flickr, Photobucket, and Facebook integration that companies like Toshiba think that you want in a digital picture frame. Hitting shelves in August, the 8-inch frame is available in white (DMF82XWU) or black (DMF82XKU) for an MSRP of $179.99. For the 10-inch frame (DMF102XKU, black only) you can expect to pay $229.99.

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Toshiba’s new digiframes feature social networking, FrameChannel originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Jun 01

Jolicloud OS alpha release struts its stuff… on video!

Posted in: cloud, Linux, netbook, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili

Tariq Krim’s Jolicloud operating system just got a full video walkthrough — and while it ain’t Citizen Kane, it does prove itself to be a wholesome, rather light-hearted affair that your whole family will love. Installed on a Samsung NC10 netbook, the cloud OS manages to combine Linux and social networking into a flavorful melange. Among the “social” aspects this bad boy is integrated user updates, and the ability to look for other Jolicloud users who might be online at the same time you are. If you’re addicted to the Facebook and the Twitter, or if you like the idea of having your friends and enemies alerted whenever you log onto your ultraportable, peep the video below. The private alpha should begin making the rounds this June.

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Jolicloud OS alpha release struts its stuff… on video! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Jun 2009 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 08

Intelligent cat door utilizes Twitter, RFID masterfully

Posted in: diy, social networking, SocialNetworking, Today's Chili, twitter

What goes well with a communication-enabled water dish? Why, a Twitter / RFID-enabled kitty door, of course! The so-called Tweeting Cat Door is undoubtedly the most hilarious, insightful and useful DIY contraption we’ve ever seen to wed RFID, social networking and computer programming. Essentially, this homegrown cat door was crafted to only open when Gus or Penny walks up with their super special RFID tags; once they approach, a mounted camera snaps a picture and uploads it (along with a quip) to Twitter. Don’t deny it — your feline is steaming with envy from the corner of your desk right now.

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Intelligent cat door utilizes Twitter, RFID masterfully originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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