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I4U News: The 55-inch LG 55LX9500 3D TV is likely the best 3D LED LCD TV you can buy
LG unveiled the LX9500, the world's first full LED 3D HDTV, back in March. Now the first retailers in the United States are shipping the 55-inch 55LX9500 and the 47-inch 47LX9500. The LG LX9500 is packing a ton of technology most notably full LED backli...
2010-07-29 15:24: read more...
GEEK.com: Virtual game teaches middle schoolers to resist sexual peer pressure
Using more than $430,000 of federal tax dollars, University of Central Florida is creating a virtual game using live motion-capturing and life-size avatars to teach middle school-aged girls how to resist sexual advances.
2010-07-29 15:14: read more...
The Register: Upgraded iPhones refuse to recognise roaming
Where are we now?
iPhone users who've upgraded to iOS 4 are discovering that the roaming switch isn't working any more, for those on O2's network at least.…
2010-07-29 15:12: read more...
The Register: Nokia goes after Opera Mini
It'll have you in interstitials
Nokia has unveiled a knock-off of Opera's Mini phone browser, intended for use on its low-end handsets in emerging markets. It's the first manifestation of Nokia's own ad engine.…
2010-07-29 15:10: read more...
Hackzine.com: How-To: Duplicate vinyl records by casting
Mike Senese, cohost of the Science Channel's Punkin' Chunkin' and Catch It Keep It, rescued this tutorial about how to "pirate" a vinyl record from Internet oblivion and posted it on his personal site for posterity. [Thanks, Sam!]
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2010-07-29 15:06: read more...
Slashdot: FBI May Get Easier Access To Internet Activity
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I4U News: LightWedge Reading Light lights up the whole Page
The LightWedge is available at thinkgeek for $19.99-24.99. When you head back to school, you need to remember so many things to take with you. Everything from laptops to backpacks it can be stressful to think of all the things you will need. Well if you a...
2010-07-29 15:00: read more...
The Register: Sky clocks up £1bn profit
HD boosts money-making machine
Sky made a £1bn profit in the year to 30 June for the first time, with ARPU reaching £508 per subscriber. Annual revenue totalled £5.9bn, up 10 per cent year on year.…
2010-07-29 14:59: read more...
I4U News: Socom 4 Not Coming For Holidays, Pushed To 2011
What was to be one of the biggest holiday hits is now being pushed back to next year, as Socom 4 developers are unable to wrap up the project in time....
2010-07-29 14:57: read more...
Engadget: Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs
Following the launch of Amazon's third-generation Kindle, company CEO Jeff Bezos sat down to discuss the e-reader business with USA Today. We'd recommend giving the whole piece a look-see if you just can't get enough Kindle in your life, but a few choice quotes caught our attention. For starters, Bezos predicted that Kindle e-book sales will "surpass paperback sales sometime in the next 9 to 12 months," and that "sometime after that, we'll surpass the combination of paperback and hardcover." Considering that the Kindle platform is but 33 months old, and that books are just a wee bit older, that's pretty impressive. In a separate sit-down with Pocket-lint, Steve Kessel -- Amazon's senior vice president of Worldwide Digital Media -- teased us all with regard to a color version of the company's famed e-reader. 'Course, we've known that Bezos and Company aren't too hopeful about such a thing in the near-term, but we've yet to actually hear the company confess to having specific color alternatives in the lab. If you'll recall, we found Qualcomm's Mirasol demonstration worthy of laud back at CES, and according to Kessel, "that's in the lab." We're also told that a slew of other color options are always in testing, though, so we're doing our darnedest to not get those hopes too high. It ain't working, but still...Amazon sees e-book sales surpassing paper versions, has Mirasol technology in the Kindle labs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Register: Quantum quivers again
Drops a sales ball
Quantum, the supplier of tape, reduplicating backup arrays and some file archiving software, has turned in a loss-making quarter, attributing it to poor sales in Europe and a North America region.…
2010-07-29 14:38: read more...
lwn.net: The first Rakudo Star release
The first of a regular series of Rakudo Star releases has been announced. "Rakudo Star is aimed at 'early adopters' of Perl 6. We know that it still has some bugs, it is far slower than it ought to be, and there are some advanced pieces of the Perl 6 language specification that aren't implemented yet. But Rakudo Perl 6 in its current form is also proving to be viable (and fun) for developing applications and exploring a great new language. These 'Star' releases are intended to make Perl 6 more widely available to programmers, grow the Perl 6 codebase, and gain additional end-user feedback about the Perl 6 language and Rakudo's implementation of it." It's built on the Rakudo Perl 6 compiler, the Parrot virtual machine, and an initial set of library modules.
2010-07-29 14:33: read more...
GEEK.com: 3DS price and release date announcement on September 29
The Nintendo 3DS handheld has been on our radar ever since details were announced back in March. Then we heard it would be released in the Spring of next year. We’ve even seen the first game footage for the handheld, but no firm price or release date. That is all set to change on September 29 [...]
2010-07-29 14:32: read more...
Slashdot: Could Open Source Render Facebook the Next AOL?
2010-07-29 14:31: read more...
I4U News: Samsung Captivate Android Phone is Bestseller on Amazon Wireless priced at only $89.99
The Samsung Captivate Android is available at Amazon for $89.99. This AT&T phone is available at Amazon and is its number three bestseller right now. It is also available for free two day shipping for a limited time. The super-smart Samsung Captivate ...
2010-07-29 14:30: read more...
I4U News: 2-in-1 Computer Cleaner for 79 cents + free shipping
Meritline.com offers this 2-in-1 Computer Cleaner in random characters/colors for $2.49. Coupon code "MLCK400618072868NL1" cuts it to 79 cents. With free shipping, that's a buck off and the lowest total price we could find for such an item. It fe...
2010-07-29 14:30: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 1-Clearwire, Best Buy in wireless partnership
NEW YORK, July 29 (Reuters) - Clearwire Corp has agreed to rent space on its network to Best Buy Co Inc so that the electronics retailer can sell wireless services directly to consumers, the companies said on Thursday.
2010-07-29 14:25: read more...
I4U News: Apple Magic Trackpad gets dissected
Apple launch the sleek new Magic Trackpad on Tuesday. The $69 input device lets you use finger gestures on a desktop Mac similar to what you can do on Mac Laptops. iFixit (Via Apple Insider) gives us a look inside the Magic Trackpad in their latest tear...
2010-07-29 14:19: read more...
Engadget: Apple's Magic Trackpad gets the iFixit teardown treatment, nothing terribly magical found
Well, we knew it wouldn't take very long, and it didn't: iFixit's gotten its hands on Apple's Magic Trackpad and ripped it to shreds. This is one operation they're not shy about calling delicate, folks -- this thing is seriously thin and its components packed in quite lovingly. So what's going on in there? Well, besides the magical dust, they found a Broadcom BCM2042 chip, which is the same one the Magic Mouse uses for Bluetooth connectivity, and a Broadcom BCM5974 touchscreen controller chip, which also powers the iPhone and iPod touch. There is plenty to be seen in the photos at the source, and there's one more below.Apple's Magic Trackpad gets the iFixit teardown treatment, nothing terribly magical found originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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The Register: Sky bags UK HBO exclusive
Not showing on a TV near you
Never saw The Wire, but I am told it is rather good. I won't be seeing it in a hurry either, now that Sky has slurped up HBO's entire library in a UK exclusive.…
2010-07-29 14:14: read more...
The Register: Pay-off or lay-off: HP calls on 700 staff to heed redundo plea
EOW woe
Hewlett-Packard has reduced the number of UK employees it plans to show the door in its latest round of redundancies from 934 to 720.…
2010-07-29 14:03: read more...
The Register: .NET for Android prepares to get probed
Port from Windows help
Microsoft's .NET for Android - dubbed MonoDroid - has come a step closer.…
2010-07-29 14:02: read more...
GEEK.com: Motorola spoofs iPhone with “No jacket required” advert
The Droid maker Motorola has upped the ante in the smartphone wars by running an advert that ridicules Apple’s response to the antenna woes of iPhone 4. The company bought a high-profile ad slot in the New York Times and pitched its Droid X handset released earlier this month on the Verizon network. The attack came [...]
2010-07-29 14:01: read more...
Slashdot: The Physics of a Rolling Rubber Band
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Wired News: Researcher Demonstrates ATM 'Jackpotting' at Black Hat Conference
LAS VEGAS — In a city filled with slot machines spilling jackpots, it was a 'jackpotted' ATM machine that got the most attention Wednesday at the Black Hat security conference, when researcher Barnaby Jack demonstrated two suave hacks against automated teller machines that allowed him to program them to spew out dozens of crisp bills.
2010-07-29 14:01: read more...
Engadget: ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review
Pandas, East Asia, wood. Nope, "laptop" hasn't ever been on the list of words we typically associate with "bamboo," but ASUS sure has us willing to tack it on with the introduction of its U Bamboo Series. The company's newest 13-inch U33Jc is covered in one of the most durable and recyclable materials on earth, and its internals are made of equally strong parts. Sure, the laptop looks incredibly traditional, but the $999 machine actually packs an incredible amount of new technology, including a fresh Core i3 processor, NVIDIA Optimus enabled graphics, USB 3.0 and Intel's wireless display technology. It's truly one of the most impressive laptops we've heard about in the last few months, but a few gripes hold it back from being the killer laptop it could be. Intrigued? Bamboozled? Hit the break for our full review.Continue reading ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review
ASUS U33Jc-A1 Bamboo series review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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I4U News: Nintendo 3DS Release Announcement scheduled for September 29th
Nintendo unveiled the 3D Nintnendo 3DS at the E3 2010, but did not reveal pricing and release date. In the course of announcing their earnings, Nintendo told Bloomberg Japan (via VG247), that they will announce the launch date for the Nintendo 3DS on Se...
2010-07-29 14:00: read more...
Wired News: Feature-Laden GPS Camera Has No Sense of Direction
The Samsung HZ35W would be a great GPS-enabled camera, if it could only give us accurate coordinates.
2010-07-29 14:00: read more...
The Register: Fragrant tech thief stalks Whitehall
Public servants' purses exposed
Civil servants at the Department for Communities and Local Government are living in fear of a sweet smelling mobile technology thief who carries a ladies' purse.…
2010-07-29 13:53: read more...
The Register: Courts bar dodgy documents from divorce cases
Hildebrand rules hustled out
People involved in divorce wrangles will no longer be able to use dodgily-obtained documents to prove their spouse is hiding money, following a landmark Court of Appeal ruling.…
2010-07-29 13:50: read more...
BBC News: Google cleared of wi-fi snooping
No "significant" personal data was grabbed by Google when it snooped on wi-fi networks, says the UK data protection office.
2010-07-29 13:48: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 4-Telefonica glimpses Spanish recovery sign in Q2
(Adds conference call, France Telecom, updates shares)
2010-07-29 13:47: read more...
The Register: Virgin hitches MTV to media player loveliness
Three screens. When will the madness stop?
World+dog must have a media player to call its own. Not to be outdone Virgin is in on the act as of today with the launch of Virgin Media Player, for mobile and computer use.…
2010-07-29 13:45: read more...
I4U News: More Evidence that BlackBerry Tablet is called BlackPad
RIM is supposedly working on a BlackBerry Tablet. In May we reported about a rumor that RIM is working on a Tablet named BlackPad. The BlackPad would sport full BlackBerry OS compatibility and functionality and will not be launching until 2011. Mobile...
2010-07-29 13:42: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 8-Panasonic buying Sanyo, other unit for $9.4 bln
* To make Sanyo, Panasonic Elec Works 100 pct-owned units
2010-07-29 13:40: read more...
Slashdot: ATM Hack Gives Cash On Demand
2010-07-29 13:32: read more...
GEEK.com: Yosion Apple Peel 520 gives your iPod touch the missing phone part
What if you could add the phone part to the iPod touch? Thanks to a promising-looking accessory by Yosion, it’s now possible to place voice calls and text people from your music player. The aptly named Yosion Apple Peel 520 looks like a regular rubber bumper, except for a tiny printed circuit board powered by an [...]
2010-07-29 13:30: read more...
I4U News: Neverlate 7-Day Alarm Clock Keeps You on Time
The Neverlate 7-day alarm clock is available at thinkgeek for $34.99. It is that time of year again when we start getting ready for back to school. If you are off to college, there are so many things you will need. Also, so many new responsibilities you w...
2010-07-29 13:30: read more...
Reuters: WRAPUP 3-Toshiba leads Japan chips rebound, outlook cautious
* Toshiba Apr-Jun op profit Y29.5 bln vs consensus Y24.2 bln
2010-07-29 13:26: read more...
Engadget: Lookout's App Genome Project warns about sketchy apps you may have already downloaded
If you're an iPhone user, the only privacy notice you'll see from an app regards your current location -- as much a warning about the associated battery hit from the GPS pinging as anything. If you're an Android user, however, things are different, with a tap-through dialog showing you exactly what each app will access on your phone. But, do you read them? You should, with Lookout running a sort of survey across 300,000 apps on those two platforms, finding that many access personal information even though they seemingly don't need to. One particularly scary instance, an app called Jackeey Wallpaper on Android, aggregates your browsing history, voicemail password, text messages, and even your SIM ID and beams it all to a server in China. That this app has been downloaded millions of times is a little disconcerting, but it's not just Android users that have to fear, as even more iPhone than Android apps take a look through your contact infos. What to do? Well, be careful what you download to start, on Android read those privacy warnings... and we're sure Lookout wouldn't mind if you took this opportunity to download its security app.Lookout's App Genome Project warns about sketchy apps you may have already downloaded originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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I4U News: New $139 Wi-Fi Kindle available for Pre-order
Amazon announced yesterday evening a new version of the Amazon Kindle. The new Kindle is pushing down the price yet again with the introduction of a Wi-Fi only Kindle priced at $139. The all-new Kindle has a new electronic-ink screen with 50% better con...
2010-07-29 13:10: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 2-PartyGaming, bwin eye U.S. after $3.3 bln tie-up
* Deal a reverse takeover of bwin by PartyGaming * Combined value of group $3.3 bln based on Monday close
2010-07-29 13:08: read more...
Reuters: UPDATE 2-Motorola profit, revenue beat Wall St view
* Shares up 1 pct (Adds analyst quote, guidance, share price update)
2010-07-29 13:06: read more...
The Register: Acer Aspire Ethos 8943G 18.4in laptop
Full HD desktop replacement with plenty of poke
Review Stylish and powerful, the new 18.4in Aspire Ethos 8943G will appeal to those looking for a desktop replacement that doesn’t hold back on performance. Each of the four cores on the Core i7-720QM purr along at 1.6GHz, while ATI’s Mobility Radeon HD 5650 is on hand should you want to indulge in a bit of gaming. Throw in a Blu-ray drive, and the cost of the components starts to rise, pushing the laptop’s price well over the £1,000 mark.…
2010-07-29 13:02: read more...
The Register: Google sets Android on pirates
Phone-home copy protection
Android now comes with an API allowing applications to phone home to check for a licence when launched, locking out pirates and anyone with an unreliable data connection.…
2010-07-29 12:58: read more...
The Register: Sky turns 3D on Oct 1
Strong sports line-up. And golf
Sky is launching a 3D TV channel, Europe's first, on October 1.…
2010-07-29 12:52: read more...
Engadget: Motorola manages $162 million Q2 profit, turns that frown upside down
It's a good day here, because rather than poor 'ol Sad Moto we get to bust out Happy Moto, as Motorola has released some good news in its Q2 financial report. Earnings were $162 million, up from $26 million this time last year. That sounds like a big jump, but compared to overall sales of $5.4 billion you can see things are still rather tight -- especially since those sales were down from $5.5 billion the year before and all-important mobile device sales figures dropped six percent to $1.7 billion. Also, these numbers were boosted by a "significant legal settlement" valued at $228 million. Maybe intellectual property wasn't the only thing Moto got from RIM?
Motorola manages $162 million Q2 profit, turns that frown upside down originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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GEEK.com: Amazon to release $139 Wi-Fi-only Kindle
We thought the pricing battle for e-readers had finished a few weeks ago when everyone’s prices dropped. But Amazon was only just getting started, and now it’s decided to blow the competition out the water with an all new low price point of $139 and re-design for Kindle. In fact there are two price points [...]
2010-07-29 12:50: read more...
The Register: Authentic Navy rum: Yours for £600 a bottle
Last stocks of RN hard stuff offered to landlubbers
Those of you with a taste for rum and 600 quid to spare might like to uncork a bottle of Black Tot "Last Consignment" British Royal Naval Rum, lovingly decanted from the official stocks held by the Senior Service since sailors' final rum ration in 1970.…
2010-07-29 12:50: read more...
The Register: Data breaches blamed on organised crime
Hackers feast on financial sector security mistakes
Cybercrooks continue to be a menace to corporate security, with hackers and malware authors collectibly responsible for 85 per cent of all stolen data.…
2010-07-29 12:45: read more...
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