In 2007 Dell started a highly publicized experiment with loading Ubuntu on some of its machines. Suffice to say, it wasn't a resounding success -- despite Michael Dell's ringing endorsement. Though their relationship [...]
Ubuntu and Dell rekindle their love, in China
Posted by Riken Afani on October 29, 2011
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Xbox Companion app for WP7 shown off at Nokia World, leaks Vudu integration (video)
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Even if you're not planning on picking up one of Espoo's latest handsets, Microsoft is also on the scene at Nokia World 2011 giving live demos of the upcoming Xbox Companion remote app for Windows Phone 7. It allows [...]
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The Guardian: HP shutdown of webOS division said to be 'imminent'
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Could the writing have already been on the wall for webOS when former VP of worldwide developer relations Richard Kerris left HP for Nokia this week? While nothing is yet confirmed, The Guardian is now reporting that [...]
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ARMv8 detailed: 64-bit architecture, AppliedMicro first in line
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Thought Windows on ARM was snazzy? Have a gander at this. The outfit's forthcoming ARMv8 architecture, the first ARM architecture to include a 64-bit instruction set, has just been detailed, with a goal to expand the [...]
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LightSquared partners with PCTEL on antenna 'fix' for GPS interference issue
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It's the problem that won't go away for LightSquared, and one that has prompted a number of different "fixes" and "solutions." The latest, as announced by the LTE wholesaler last month, is an actual hardware fix that [...]
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BYD's e6 goes on sale in China, still mulling trek across Pacific
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While it has yet to show up stateside as promised, that hasn't stopped BYD from beginning consumer sales of its EV back home in China. Shenzhen citizens are finally getting a crack at owning an e6 after seeing it on [...]
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Google gets ready to play traditional TV, preps original YouTube channels
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From rumors to reality: YouTube is taking a crack at original programing. Sources close to the Wall Street Journal say that the streaming outfit is partnering with a broad mix of media firms, production companies, [...]
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New high-precision eye surgery robot helps doctors stay sharp
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A researcher at the Netherland's Eindhoven University of Technology has invented a new type of eye surgery robot designed to steady the ophthalmologist's hands and minimize error -- always a good thing when it comes [...]
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Olly: the web-connected robot that converts pings to odors
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What if there were a way to add smells to the things you see every single day on the internet? To some, just the thought of that there scenario would induce nausea. To others -- primarily those who spend their days [...]
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Jolicloud heads to the actual cloud, Joli OS gets open-sourced
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Mum's been the word from the Jolicloud camp over the past few months -- summer vacation, we get it -- but the company has apparently been working quite diligently on what's next: the "new Jolicloud platform." According [...]
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Impression 7 Affordable Android Tablet
Posted by Riken Afani on October 27, 2011
If you are searching for a new affordable Android tablet, then check out the Impression 7. Priced at only $179 each, the gadget runs on the Google Android 2.2 with flash 10.1 support. The Impression 7 features a 1GHz [...]
Sound ID Six Bluetooth Headset
Posted by Riken Afani
Sound ID has unveiled its new Bluetooth headset. Known as the Six, this wearable gadget is compatible with all Bluetooth-enabled gadgets (Bluetooth 2.0 or higher). Measuring 48mm x 15.4mm x 9.5mm and weighing 8.6 grams, [...]
ZyXEL MWR102 Mobile Wireless Router
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The ZyXEL MWR102 portable wireless router is ideal for professionals who are always on-the-go. This USB-powered device wirelessly shares a wired Internet connection with multiple friends, colleagues, or devices. It [...]
Enermax Aurora Lite Wireless Keyboard
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Here comes a new wireless keyboard from Enermax, the Aurora Lite Wireless. Powered by 2x AAA batteries, this ultra-thin keyboard features a 2.4GHz radio frequency (works up to 10 meters), a brushed aluminum construction, [...]
Phanteks PH-TC14PE CPU Cooler Shipped In Europe
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Phanteks has begun shipping their newest CPU cooler ‘PH-TC14PE’ in Europe via CaseKing.de. Coming in four different color options: silver (standard), blue, red and orange, this high-end CPU cooler is equipped with two [...]
Mouse Computer LUV MACHINES Slim Desktop PC
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The LUV MACHINES Slim is Mouse Computer’s latest desktop PC for the Japanese market. This BTO (Build To Order) desktop PC is packed with a 3.10GHz Intel Core i5-2400 processor, an Intel H67 Express Chipset, an Intel [...]
JVC Kenwood Releases Three New Soundbars
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JVC Kenwood has rolled out three new soundbars in Japan namely the TH-LB1, TH-LB2 and TH-LB3. The JVC Kenwood TH-LB1 is a high-end model that has a pair of HDMI outputs and an HDMI input, while the JVC Kenwood TH-LB2 [...]
Twelve South BassJump 2 USB Subwoofer
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Twelve South today unveiled the all-new BassJump 2 USB-powered subwoofer. Designed exclusively for the Apple MacBook Pro and MacBook Air, the subwoofer works in conjunction with the company’s proprietary software to [...]
ThinkGeek IRIS 9000 promises to make 2012 a desk-bound odyssey
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The comparisons between Siri and HAL 9000 were pretty tough to avoid, and the folks at ThinkGeek have now come through to do what they do best: take things to a ridiculous extreme. In this case, that comes in the [...]
Nokia Lumia 800 hits UK carriers this November, Xbox 360 used as bait
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Nokia fanboys and girls across the British Isles are getting the Lumia 800 love as early as November. Confirmed on a trio of carriers earlier today, Espoo's "first real Windows Phone" is slated to hit Vodafone, Orange [...]
Droid RAZR pre-orders go live on Verizon tomorrow, ships to Blur fans before November 10th (updated)
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Who said there's no such thing as a second chance? After resurrecting the RAZR brand just last week with Motorola's newly minted Droid member, Verizon's now gearing up for a pre-order deluge on the 27th. That's right, [...]
Hisense Series XT710 TV helps you exercise your La-Z-Boy sans remote
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You might feel like the king of the couch, but let's face it -- picking up the remote can be exhausting. Hisense is hoping to lighten your load with the launch of its new Android-based Smart TV with hands-free eyeSight [...]
Tango video calling service for Windows Phone Mango set to roll out November 7th
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We've already seen Tango video calling demonstrated on a Windows Phone Mango handset, and the company has now confirmed that it will indeed be the first video calling service available for the OS. The app is slated [...]
Insert Coin: PhaserTape turns your smartphone into a rangefinder (video)
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You've scoped that little laser dot on the cabinet at the far end of the room, right? Well, don't worry, you're not about to see an innocent stationery cupboard get perforated by a sniper. Nope, this episode of Insert [...]
Pioneer PotterNavi: a 3G bike GPS that encourages you to meander
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A GPS that encourages meandering won't be the dish of the day (month, or year) for hypermilers, but might do well in the slightly more genteel world of cycling. Pioneer's PotterNavi sits on the handlebars of your [...]
British man's prosthetic arm doubles as Nokia C7 dock
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Smartphones have changed our lives, sure, but for those with only one arm, the touchscreen-centric devices can be a downright nuisance. Trevor Prideaux of Somerset, England has worked out of a solution, with help [...]
Maingear and Origin PC shove Intel's Core i7 2700K into gaming rigs, overclock it beyond 5GHz
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Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock were both unavailable for comment, but we're guessing the pair would be quite pleased to see that the tech world's Need For Speed is hardly fading. Maingear and Origin PC have both [...]
Adidas miCoach Speed_Cell measures your dunking prowess and serving skills
Posted by Riken Afani
When it comes to sports gadgets, runners seem to get all the good stuff: the Nike+, the Motoactv and even the FitBit. For all the footballers, basketball players and aspiring tennis stars out there, Adidas is spreading [...]
ASUS Transformer Prime shots leak out, apes the Tao of Zenbook design
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Who's ready for a little gadget pr0n? ASUS head honcho Jonney Shih gave AsiaD attendees a first peekat the Transformer's successor just last week. Apart from that distant, dais-based reveal, we now have in the wild [...]
SMK's touchscreen registers your gloved swipes, won't acknowledge the bad touch
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Somewhere in an underground ice lair, Jack Frost's prepping to nip at noses and keep covered hands from touch devices. But SMK Corp's got a capacitive solution set to thwart old man winter's digitus interruptus. On [...]
SKINNY Slim iPad 2 Keyboard Case
Posted by Riken Afani on October 26, 2011
Amazon has started selling the Hatch & Co. SKINNY iPad 2 Bluetooth keyboard case. Measuring at only 0.07-inch thin and weighing 10.4 ounces, the SKINNY is claimed to be the world’s slimmest and lightest keyboard [...]
Audio-Technica ATH-CK30LG Sound Assist Language Study Earphones
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The new Audio-Technica ATH-CK30LG Sound Assist Language Study Earphones feature a couple of 11.5mm drivers that produce a frequency response of 18Hz – 22,000Hz, a 47k Ohm of impedance, a maximum input of 40mW and an [...]
Samsung 830 Series SSD Bundled With Batman: Arkham City Video Game
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Samsung will launch the 830 Series SSD in the US market later this month. The storage device will be bundled with a free copy of Batman: Arkham City (PC version). In case you didn’t know, the Samsung 830 Series SSD [...]
Pioneer PotterNavi GPS System For Bicycles
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Pioneer has unveiled the new PotterNavi GPS system in Japan. Designed only for bicycles, the gadget comes equipped with a dedicated bicycles cradle and features an IPX5 waterproof body, a 2.4-inch VGA display, a GPS [...]
Tokyoflash Kisai Seven
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Tokyoflash has recently introduced its new timepiece namely the Kisai Seven. This futuristic looking watch features a pair of rings that point to the hours and minutes just like an ordinary wristwatch. The inner ring [...]
Cleverley COORDY’S Standard MiniTower HEa (SRHa-11J) Desktop PC
Posted by Riken Afani
Cleverley Japan is offering you their newest desktop PC, the COORDY’S Standard MiniTower HEa (SRHa-11J). Powered by a 3.60GHz AMD FX-8150 (8-core) processor, this BTO (Build To Order) machine is equipped with an AMD [...]
Nokia Lumia 800 vs. Nokia N9: the tale of the tape
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Sure, they might look the same, but are they actually the same? Inside that smooth, shapely polycarbonate shell lies internals that are actually significantly different between these two. How different? Well, the guy [...]
Nokia unveils Purity HD Stereo Headset with a little help from Monster
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Nokia doesn't just have phones on display, check out their new audio product, the Purity HD Stereo Headset by Monster. The line includes headphones and earbuds (Purity In-Ear Stereo Headset), whichever tickles your fancy, [...]
Nokia's Lumia 710 Windows Phone announced alongside the 800, hitting select markets by end of year
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You didn't think Nokia would go through all this hoo hah just for one handset, did you? Nope, the potential audience is far too big to be satisfied with just one device at one price point, so here comes the Lumia 710. [...]
Nokia announces the Lumia 800, the 'first real Windows Phone' (video)
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Finally, here it is. The flagship device Nokia is counting on to bring a smile to our phone-loving faces, a sigh of relief to its shareholders, and a twinkle to the eyes of Finnish tax collectors everywhere. And, guess [...]
Twelve South BassJump 2 USB Subwoofer now available, further bumps your Mac's thump
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At a glance, one could confuse Twelve South's BassJump 2 for a 2011 Mac Mini -- don't be fooled though, this USB subwoofer aims for sound that's anything but. Much like the original BassJump, this guy's aimed at aiding [...]
LG posts a net loss for Q3, loses ground in mobile sales
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The Q3 numbers for LG are in, showing its cellphone unit lost money for the sixth straight quarter, with profits coming from the home appliance and air conditioning units. On the home entertainment side, it shipped more [...]
Toyota introduces Touch Life smartphone mirroring system, your Prius and iPhone can become one
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If you're looking to get your smartphone more in-sync with your car, you may want to consider a new Toyota with the Touch Life infotainment system. Given a compatible smartphone / app combo, it can mirror the phone's [...]
Mario Kart 7 Steering Wheel for Nintendo 3DS should help you drift past Toadie
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It's no secret that Mario Kart 7 is due out in December, but it now appears that a certain 3DS-compatible steering wheel from Hori will be too. (Stoked?) According to Andriasang, Amazon's Japanese site listed the peripheral [...]
AT&T U-verse set-tops go wireless, free you to herniate yourself moving your HDTV around
Posted by Riken Afani
Chances are, you put your TV in the most convenient spot based on where the requisite cables are feeding into your abode. And putting a set in a new room usually means someone is breaking out a drill. Well, starting October [...]
Mosoro Bluetooth LE iOS accessories improve your golf, if the weather's right
Posted by Riken Afani
So far the appcessories -- yeah we said it, APPcessories -- we've seen include some good ideas, and some less so. The Bluetooth LE 3D-Sport and Weather offerings from Mosoro fall into the former category (if they make [...]
