Archive for September 3rd, 2010

iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple’s UK website

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

According to Apple's UK website, iOS 4.1 will hit on Wednesday, September 8th. The US website still displays the non-commital "Coming Soon" message, so we'll have to keep our eyes peeled. We're going to go ahead and guess that all those shiny new iPods will come to retail that day too... but don't hold us to that one. Like we said, it's only a guess.

[Thanks, Luca]

iOS 4.1 confirmed for September 8th on Apple's UK website originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Check if Your Bus is On Time Via QR Codes at DC Bus Stops [Augmented Reality]

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

Starting today, DC area bus stops are being treated with a bit of augmented reality. Smartphone users can get up-to-the-minute status reports and traffic updates for the bus they're waiting for by using a QR reading app. Convenient! [ReadWriteWeb] More »


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You Won’t Find This Motorhome in Any Trailer Park [Vehicles]

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

I'm not a fan of motorhomes, but I will absolutely say yes to the gloriously naff and shiny Futuria, a luxury trailer that includes bedroom, kitchen, bedroom, a jacuzzi on a 11-foot roof teak-floored terrace, and a car garage: More »


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How would you change Motorola’s Droid X?

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

Last week we gave the Apple loyalists in attendance a chance to rip and rag the iPhone 4, and this time around we're doing the same for Motorola's best frienemies. The Droid X is without question the largest Droid in the family today, and calling it a showstopper on Verizon would probably be understating things. Now that it's been on the market a few months, we're curious to know how you early adopters like (or dislike) it. Did the massive screen end up being too large for comfort? Anything you'd tweak software-wise? How's the VZW service been? Might your world change if Android 2.2 ever hits in official fashion? Go on and let us know how you'd alter this behemoth down in comments below -- but give it some real thought first, cool? Cool.

How would you change Motorola's Droid X? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mad Catz Tips Green Beret to Call of Duty: Spec Ops With Limited Edition Headsets [Headphones]

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

Mad Catz has debuted a new line of gaming headsets for the launch of Call of Duty: Spec Ops. Coming in varieties for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC commandos, the headsets feature 5.1 Dolby Digital sound and detachable microphones. More »


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HP lists Photosmart eStation C510 printer with detachable e-reading touchscreen — is this the Zeus?

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

Now, we don't have any confirmation that the two are one and the same, but we just caught wind of a very intriguing printer on HP's website. The Photosmart eStation C510 is listed for $399.99 and, in addition to usual ink-plastering duties, has a detachable wireless 7-inch TouchSmart control panel for browsing content, printing (of course), and "brows[ing] the latest e-book bestsellers or old favorites." It all sounds well and good, and if you ask us, it rings a very eerily similar chord as the eStation Zeen / Zeus from early August. If so, that'd make this touchscreen an Android 2.1 tablet with "significant" Nook integration for e-reading. Guess we'll just have to wait and see what's under the hood, software-wise. What say ye, HP, how about throwing us a press release yonder?

[Thanks, Julian]

HP lists Photosmart eStation C510 printer with detachable e-reading touchscreen -- is this the Zeus? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Yes, That’s a Horse Inside an Apple Store [Image Cache]

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

Did you know the one of the horse who goes into the Apple Store? [Frank Chimero via Phil Torrone via John Mahoney] More »


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Ubuntu 10.10 Beta Adds New Photo Manager, Improves Multimedia Experience [Downloads]

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

An early look at the next release of Ubuntu's Linux desktop hit the web late yesterday. What's in 10.10, or "Maverick Meerkat," for desktop users? Besides app updates, there's a new photo manager, improved multimedia controls, better Ubuntu One syncing, and more. More »


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Fujitsu announces LifeBook T580 with four-finger multitouch

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

We haven't spotted this one at IFA yet, but Fujitsu has taken advantage of the show to announce its new LifeBook T580, which it's going so far as to call "slate-beating." That apparently comes from the fact that it's not only a convertible tablet PC, but one with four-finger multitouch. Unfortunately, that's done on a 10.1-inch resistive touchscreen (complete with a stylus that can be tucked away), but the rest of the specs aren't too shabby, and include up to a Core i5 processor, optional 3G and GPS, a promised eight hours of battery life, and plenty of business-minded security measures -- all in a three-pound package. No word on pricing just yet, but you can expect this one to roll out in late November. Head on past the break for the complete press release, along with a quick demo of its multitouch capabilities.

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Fujitsu announces LifeBook T580 with four-finger multitouch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Struggle To Find Where The Sticky Tape Begins Could Be Over [Concept]

Posted by Ry on Sep 03 2010 | Technology

Whenever I use sticky tape, I find myself struggling to figure where it begins—mostly because I don't use tape dispensers or fold back the end—but my struggle might be over thanks to this new tape concept. More »


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