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Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

Hulu may not have a new owner yet, but it does have an international presence now that it launched a subscription service in Japan today. Hulu.jp brings "hundreds of premium feature films and thousands of episodes of popular TV shows" to bear, for ¥1,480 per month ($19.19 US). The service is appears to be bringing an American flavor to the island, with film selections like Pirates of the Caribbean, Armageddon and Men in Black and TV shows including Criminal Minds, Desperate Housewives, Fringe and Grey's Anatomy. Overall the list looks more like Netflix than Hulu's free or Plus services in the US do. So far Japanese users can stream the content directly to Panasonic TVs, iOS and select Android devices, with Panasonic Blu-ray players, Sony Blu-ray players and TVs, Xbox 360 and PS3 consoles and Android tablets all relegated to the "coming soon" list. Check the press release after the break for a full list of content providers signed up so far or just hit the source link to try out a free month so you can decide whether or not it's worth your yen.

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Hulu launches streaming in Japan for about $20 US monthly originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Like This Box? Push the Button [Facebook]

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

I have no taste in art—if you tell me a piece is good, I'll have to take your word for it. But I know how good Like This is because it tells me exactly how many other people like it too. More »


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Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi confirm plans for government-backed LCD joint venture

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

We had a pretty clear indication that some official word was coming soon, and Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi have now confirmed that they intend to pool their LCD manufacturing efforts and form a new joint venture (expected to be completed by the spring of 2012). That effort is getting a $2.6 billion shot in the arm courtesy of a Japanese government-backed investment fund, which itself will own 70 percent of the new company -- to be dubbed Japan Display -- while Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi will each get a 10 percent share.

Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi confirm plans for government-backed LCD joint venture originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Boogie Board Rip eWriting pad lets you jot down notes, save and export them too

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

It's been a few months since Improv Electronics updated its line of Boogie Board eWriters, and tomorrow at IFA the company's set to show off its latest variant, dubbed Rip ("Record. Image. Preserve."). The 9.5-inch pad is slightly improved from Improv's previous iterations, as it'll allow you to actually save any scribbles you've jotted down. Better yet, you'll be able to export your doodles to a computer via its onboard micro-USB port. On the device you'll find an erase lock to ensure your notes don't get deleted, along with a stylus holder in case you're prone to misplacing things. Similar to IE's other Boogies, the Rip's reflex LCD uses power only to erase what you've written, meaning you'll get about a week's worth of battery life per charge. There's no word on pricing yet, but we'd imagine it'll be a bit easier on the pockets than a Wacom Inkling -- we shall find out when it ships out on November 1st. Full PR past the break.

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Boogie Board Rip eWriting pad lets you jot down notes, save and export them too originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wikileaks Accuses Guardian Reporter in Recent Security Breach [Wikileaks]

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

The Wikileaks security gaffe earlier this week that resulted in the distribution of a quarter million unredacted cables, like any sufficiently-sized SNAFU, will progress in phases. Today, it entered the second phase—finger pointing. More »


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Windows Phone 7 Connector 2.0 tastes of Mango, makes conspicuous debut in Mac App Store

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Connector will always be a curious oddity in the Mac App Store. After all, the tool is designed solely for those who use OS X and Windows Phone. Fortunately, Ballmer and company have gone to great lengths to make this unholy union as seamless as possible, and its latest version adds additional support for Mango devices and a whole host of new features. Amongst the mix is the ability to sync with Aperture, import files via drag-and-drop and transfer ringtones (although, that last feature is only for Windows Phone 7.5 users). You'll also find improved video conversion, refined backup and restore options, and support for 13 additional languages. Hey, nobody said it was easy to stand out from the crowd, but at least Microsoft has made it just a bit easier.

[Thanks, David]

Windows Phone 7 Connector 2.0 tastes of Mango, makes conspicuous debut in Mac App Store originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 23:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Daily Desired: Geeky Multi-Tool Clips to Your Belt Loop [Desired]

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

I love my Leatherman, but it's completely useless if right when I need a tool I don't know where the heck I put it down five minutes before. The Guppie is always right by your side when you need it. More »


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Welcome to Yale Med, Here’s Your iPad [Medicine]

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

The full curriculum for the Yale medical program—if stacked—stands roughly four feet tall and costs the school $100k annually to copy, sort, and collate. But, starting this Fall, Yale Medical is replacing the stack with Apple's top-of-the-line tablet. More »


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Toshiba’s rumored ultra-thin tablet plays peek-a-boo at IFA?

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

Well, would you look at that? It appears someone just can't manage to stay out of our field of vision. The shot you see above is apparently the same ultra-thin tablet we ran across two days ago in what appeared to be leaked renders. Now, it's reportedly peeking out of a booth at IFA. From what we (and now you) can see, it's running Android and sporting a front facing camera. Rumor has it, the slate will also carry a TI OMAP4460 dual-core 1.5GHz processor, micro-USB, micro HDMI and microSD slots. Of course, we'll just have to wait see if things shake out, but we'll be here at IFA trying our damndest to get this skinny sucker to come out of hiding.

Toshiba's rumored ultra-thin tablet plays peek-a-boo at IFA? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 22:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Substitute Teacher Sues Security Company for Stealing Her Nude Chat Pics [Crime]

Posted by Ry on Aug 31 2011 | Technology

We've seen creepy fools messing around with stolen laptops before. But what if you didn't know the laptop you were doing a striptease on was stolen? It would be kind of messed up if the cops came to door, naked pics of you in hand, right? More »


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