Archive for March, 2010

Screen Grabs: Phil Dunphy gets an iPad

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

Poor Phil Dunphy -- it might look like his life is an attractive and blissful TV family idyll, but all the man really wants is an iPad for his birthday. And all ABC really wants is a fat wad of product placement green. Video after the break.

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Screen Grabs: Phil Dunphy gets an iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MTA Doesn’t LOL At WTF Poster

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Consumer Interest

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Hulu May Test Subscription Services With an iPad App [Hulu]

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

We've heard whispers of it before, but apparently Hulu may be working on an iPad app which will be one of the first places where the popular video service will attempt to integrate a subscription-based approach. More »


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Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G and TimelineX 3820T, 4820T, 5820T get hands-on treatment

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

Oh, what a gloomy morning it's been in London, but that didn't stop Electricpig from attending Acer's UK launch event for its voguish Aspire Ethos and power-sipping TimelineX laptops. The Ethos 8943G, pictured above, is described as a more affordable alternative (at "half the price") to the ASUS NX90, packing a touchscreen-like trackpad for media control, a sturdy chiclet keyboard and an 18.4-inch full HD screen with decent viewing angle. As for the TimelineX trio, Electricpig praises the brushed aluminum lids and the grip on the closed 13.3-inch model, but the meat lies in the 12-hour battery life -- this is the same as the previous line-up, even though WiFi usage is included and the CPUs are now more powerful. If you fancy something more portable, word has it that the 11.6-inch TimelineX 1830T -- a no-show today -- will be out towards the end of June, otherwise the TimelineX trio can be yours from £599.99 ($909) in May, and the Ethos for £1,099.99 ($1,666) in June. Until then, gorge yourselves on the photos at the source links.

Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G and TimelineX 3820T, 4820T, 5820T get hands-on treatment originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tattletale Pills Reveal When You’re Off Your Meds [Medicine]

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

Maybe you're forgetful, completely insane, or part of a clinical trial—whatever the reason, someone needs to know if and when you're taking your medication. The simplest way of keeping track of your swallowing habits? Let the pills tattle. More »


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Google Envelopes turns Gmail into snail mail, wraps it in precisely routed Maps printout

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

It's a fantasy come true for the avid nerd / traveler, but unfortunately for us, it's but a concept in its current form. Syracuse's own Rahul Mahtani and Yofred Moik have dreamed up Google Envelopes, and if brought to production, this might just make the USPS as relevant as it was during the heyday known as 1985. Put simply, the solution would involve a new 'Send Envelope' method of passing along a note penned in Gmail; when pressed, you'd get a printout of the message along with a specially crafted envelope, the latter of which really makes this idea shine. The envelope itself would be a Google Maps representation of the quickest route to transfer said message from you to the recipient if roadways and kayaks were used in place of fiber and coax, giving the receiver a crucially awesome keepsake each time you dropped him or her a line. Oh, and having an 'Avoid Tolls' option would just totally put it over the top -- even if were relegated to beta.

[Thanks, Yofred]

Google Envelopes turns Gmail into snail mail, wraps it in precisely routed Maps printout originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Envelopes turns Gmail into snail mail, wraps it in precisely routed Maps printout

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

It's a fantasy come true for the avid nerd / traveler, but unfortunately for us, it's but a concept in its current form. Syracuse's own Rahul Mahtani and Yofred Moik have dreamed up Google Envelopes, and if brought to production, this might just make the USPS as relevant as it was during the heyday known as 1985. Put simply, the solution would involve a new 'Send Envelope' method of passing along a note penned in Gmail; when pressed, you'd get a printout of the message along with a specially crafted envelope, the latter of which really makes this idea shine. The envelope itself would be a Google Maps representation of the quickest route to transfer said message from you to the recipient if roadways and kayaks were used in place of fiber and coax, giving the receiver a crucially awesome keepsake each time you dropped him or her a line. Oh, and having an 'Avoid Tolls' option would just totally put it over the top -- even if were relegated to beta.

[Thanks, Yofred]

Google Envelopes turns Gmail into snail mail, wraps it in precisely routed Maps printout originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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First iPad Reviews Are In [Reviews]

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

The first iPad reviews are in and so far they're sounding pretty great with very few reservations. Here are the highlights of what the early reviewers are saying: More »


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War Through an iPhone Camera Lens [Photography]

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

The Marine in the photo above is in the middle of a fire fight against the Taliban in Afghanistan's Helmand province. AP photographer David Guttenfelder caught the moment, and many others just as captivating, with his iPhone camera. More »


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ABC Video Shows New Musical iPad App [Apple]

Posted by Ry on Mar 31 2010 | Technology

Looks like ABC News has gotten a sneak peek at the iPad and nifty new apps, including something strange and musical that's making me look forward to finally getting to play around with the device. [ABC] More »


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