Word Lens, an app that translates English text to and from Spanish on the fly, is a reminder of just how powerful apps can be. But how's it really work? It ain't perfect, but it's still pretty damn amazing. More »
Saturday, December 18, 2010
ShutterSnitch 2 Adds Automation, Metadata and Speed. Lots of Speed
ShutterSnitch, the iPad app that lets you beam photographs directly from your camera to your iPad, has been updated to version 2, and it adds a whole lot of really neat new features.
First – what ShutterSnitch won’t do: unless you jailbreak your iPad to let it create its own ad-hoc Wi-Fi network, ShutterSnitch requires either [...]
First – what ShutterSnitch won’t do: unless you jailbreak your iPad to let it create its own ad-hoc Wi-Fi network, ShutterSnitch requires either [...]
Stick Golf HD iPad Game Review
At first glance this iPad game might give you the impression that the 80′s have somehow returned, not that there’s anything wrong with that, some might even say the 80′s never left, but don’t be fooled by the 2D graphics because before you know it you’ll be hooked on Stick Golf HD. Developed by Jordan [...]
Microsoft scores 120,000 USDA users in massive cloud win
Microsoft (and just about every other big computing company) is bullish on the cloud, and the Redmond company announced a massive migration win yesterday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will be moving around 120,000 users to Microsoft Online Services.
It's a nice feather in the cap of Microsoft, which only earlier this month received its Authorization to Operate from the Fed. Microsoft V.P. Curt Kolcun believes the USDA deal will get the ball rolling, saying "Nearly every federal agency trusts their productivity needs to Microsoft Office, Exchange, and SharePoint today." He continued, "From a momentum perspective, I think this announcement is going to be a phenomenal catalyst to drive more interest from the federal CIO community to think about moving their full messaging suite applications to the cloud with Microsoft."
... And so the battle for the cloud continues. Your move, Google!Microsoft scores 120,000 USDA users in massive cloud win originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
It's a nice feather in the cap of Microsoft, which only earlier this month received its Authorization to Operate from the Fed. Microsoft V.P. Curt Kolcun believes the USDA deal will get the ball rolling, saying "Nearly every federal agency trusts their productivity needs to Microsoft Office, Exchange, and SharePoint today." He continued, "From a momentum perspective, I think this announcement is going to be a phenomenal catalyst to drive more interest from the federal CIO community to think about moving their full messaging suite applications to the cloud with Microsoft."
... And so the battle for the cloud continues. Your move, Google!Microsoft scores 120,000 USDA users in massive cloud win originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Friday, December 17, 2010
Opera Mobile will support Flash and HTML5 video... soon
Speaking frankly and quite technically, Pavel Studený of the Opera Mobile team has posted some info about its Android development experience. The post itself is pretty thin on details, except for two gems: both Flash and HTML5 video are coming to Opera Mobile.
The interesting thing is, Pavel doesn't say that Flash and HTML5 support are only coming to Android; in fact, he says "if you have Flash player installed on your phone, Opera will support it." Now, it's not like Flash actually runs on many mobile phones, but it still leaves some interesting possibilities open -- will it support Flash Lite for Symbian, for example? For now, though, only Android 2.1 and newer has access to an official Flash player. HTML5 video support, on the other hand, is far less exciting -- in fact, most mobile browsers, including the upcoming Firefox for Mobile, already support it. Opera Mobile is actually playing catch-up in that regard.
Beyond the Flash and HTML5 news, Pavel talks about the trials and tribulations of writing apps for Android. Unlike Symbian, the operating system behind Nokia phones, Android is very young, very fresh, and prone to rapid changes that developers sometimes struggle to stay on top of. The trade-off, of course, is that Android is accruing exciting features, and thus apps and users, at break-neck speeds.Opera Mobile will support Flash and HTML5 video... soon originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
The interesting thing is, Pavel doesn't say that Flash and HTML5 support are only coming to Android; in fact, he says "if you have Flash player installed on your phone, Opera will support it." Now, it's not like Flash actually runs on many mobile phones, but it still leaves some interesting possibilities open -- will it support Flash Lite for Symbian, for example? For now, though, only Android 2.1 and newer has access to an official Flash player. HTML5 video support, on the other hand, is far less exciting -- in fact, most mobile browsers, including the upcoming Firefox for Mobile, already support it. Opera Mobile is actually playing catch-up in that regard.
Beyond the Flash and HTML5 news, Pavel talks about the trials and tribulations of writing apps for Android. Unlike Symbian, the operating system behind Nokia phones, Android is very young, very fresh, and prone to rapid changes that developers sometimes struggle to stay on top of. The trade-off, of course, is that Android is accruing exciting features, and thus apps and users, at break-neck speeds.Opera Mobile will support Flash and HTML5 video... soon originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Delicious Being Sold, Not Shut Down [Delicious]
The leaked internal Yahoo slide that said Delicious, my favorite bookmarks manager, was being shut down wasn't quite accurate. Delicious says that they're looking for an outside buyer to take them off Yahoo instead of closing down completely. More »
Microsoft Security Essentials 2 available for download, now an even better free antivirus for Windows
There's really no question what the most popular, free antivirus program for Windows is here at Download Squad. You, our readers, make it pretty clear whenever we post about the topic that Microsoft Security Essentials is at the top of the heap -- and we tend to agree. With detection rates every bit as good as some competing paid products (and better than many), MSE might just be the best piece of free software Microsoft has ever released.
And it's just gotten better, with the official arrival of Security Essentials 2. The upgrade adds several key improvements, not the least of which is a heuristic scanning engine. One of the big knocks against its predecessor was that MSE's protection relied too heavily upon definitions -- and in today's ever-changing threat landscape, definitions just aren't enough. Still, I never had a single machine at home become infected while running MSE 1, so now that version 2 includes heuristic kung-fu I'm even less concerned about the safety of my Windows PCs.
MSE 2 also offers improved defense by better integrating with existing Windows features. The updated app adds muscle to the Windows Firewall and Internet Explorer to offer increased protection against network and Web-based threats. There's also a new network inspection feature which uses the Windows Filtering Platform in Vista and Windows 7 -- XP users won't benefit from this feature, obviously.
If you're already running MSE, check your update tab for an upgrade notification -- your system tray icon may also be orange if the update is available. You can also download Security Essentials 2 manually from this page and install over the old version.Microsoft Security Essentials 2 available for download, now an even better free antivirus for Windows originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
And it's just gotten better, with the official arrival of Security Essentials 2. The upgrade adds several key improvements, not the least of which is a heuristic scanning engine. One of the big knocks against its predecessor was that MSE's protection relied too heavily upon definitions -- and in today's ever-changing threat landscape, definitions just aren't enough. Still, I never had a single machine at home become infected while running MSE 1, so now that version 2 includes heuristic kung-fu I'm even less concerned about the safety of my Windows PCs.
MSE 2 also offers improved defense by better integrating with existing Windows features. The updated app adds muscle to the Windows Firewall and Internet Explorer to offer increased protection against network and Web-based threats. There's also a new network inspection feature which uses the Windows Filtering Platform in Vista and Windows 7 -- XP users won't benefit from this feature, obviously.
If you're already running MSE, check your update tab for an upgrade notification -- your system tray icon may also be orange if the update is available. You can also download Security Essentials 2 manually from this page and install over the old version.Microsoft Security Essentials 2 available for download, now an even better free antivirus for Windows originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Google Fires An Average Of Two People Per Month For Leaking Company Secrets? [Unconfirmed]
We've heard that Apple's so secretive that it fires people just for mentioning product codenames, but Google might not be much more lenient either. Supposedly the search engine giant fires "an average of two people" per month for leaking secrets. More »
Ubuntu One app for iOS now supports AirPlay streaming
The interface may still be a bit spartan, but the Ubuntu One app for iOS has added an important new feature in its latest update. If you're running iOS 4.2 you can now take advantage of AirPlay to pump tunes to compatible devices like an Apple TV box. At last you can blast your cloud-synced tunes out of the home theater system as you wander around the house, controlling playback from your pocketable touchscreen!
Canonical reminds users that the Ubuntu One app will stream all your music -- not just tracks purchased through their store. While the app is free, a $3.99 per month mobile subscription is required to use the app.
Ubuntu One for iOS [iTunes Link]Ubuntu One app for iOS now supports AirPlay streaming originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Canonical reminds users that the Ubuntu One app will stream all your music -- not just tracks purchased through their store. While the app is free, a $3.99 per month mobile subscription is required to use the app.
Ubuntu One for iOS [iTunes Link]Ubuntu One app for iOS now supports AirPlay streaming originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
The Phantom Ray Flies for the First Time Riding the Space Shuttle Carrier [Imagecache]
As the space shuttle fades into the sunset, NASA's Boeing 747 Shuttle Carrier is looking for a new job. Here's the first time it has been used for carrying an aircraft other than NASA's orbiter: The Phantom Ray combat UAV. More »
Does the Netbook Have a Life?
Trends have always come and gone, but when it comes to all-things-tech, the speed of change is faster than an Internet minute. It isn't that tech users are all that fickle; it's that the environment around them is constantly changing. Take the "smartphones vs. laptops war" for example. It isn't that either won; rather, the war left the battlefield.
Use the old Windows XP screensavers, including Aquarium, with Windows Vista and 7
Ah, Windows Dancer, how fondly I remember thee. How you would bump, jive and gyrate across my screen! Mr Clippy was mere nothingness when compared to you. And Aquarium! A three-dimensional fish tank... on my screen! I still remember the first time I showed my mother. She actually reached out to touch the fish; I had to slap her hand to remind her that it was only an illusion.
With Windows Vista, these XP gems were summarily broken. Most of us didn't realize, as we were too busy dealing with Vista's despicable, retentive ineptitude, but now that we're onto Windows 7... well, wouldn't it be nice to relive some of those nice Windows XP experiences?
One clever guy on the WinMatrix forums (back in 2009, it must be said) has ported the Windows XP screensavers to work with Vista and 7. Unfortunately, Windows Dancer has been removed for copyright reasons, but the Original Screensavers pack (including Aquarium) is still available! Once you've unzipped it, you should have an EXE called MCE2005Screensavers.exe. I chose to unzip that file (using 7-Zip), as I don't like running EXEs, but many people have attested that the file is free of viruses.
You should then have a directory full of screensaver (.SCR) files. Right click your favorite and Install. It seemed a little buggy, with some screensavers requiring multiple Installs before they finally worked. But as you can see above, the Aquarium definitely works on Windows 7.Use the old Windows XP screensavers, including Aquarium, with Windows Vista and 7 originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
With Windows Vista, these XP gems were summarily broken. Most of us didn't realize, as we were too busy dealing with Vista's despicable, retentive ineptitude, but now that we're onto Windows 7... well, wouldn't it be nice to relive some of those nice Windows XP experiences?
One clever guy on the WinMatrix forums (back in 2009, it must be said) has ported the Windows XP screensavers to work with Vista and 7. Unfortunately, Windows Dancer has been removed for copyright reasons, but the Original Screensavers pack (including Aquarium) is still available! Once you've unzipped it, you should have an EXE called MCE2005Screensavers.exe. I chose to unzip that file (using 7-Zip), as I don't like running EXEs, but many people have attested that the file is free of viruses.
You should then have a directory full of screensaver (.SCR) files. Right click your favorite and Install. It seemed a little buggy, with some screensavers requiring multiple Installs before they finally worked. But as you can see above, the Aquarium definitely works on Windows 7.Use the old Windows XP screensavers, including Aquarium, with Windows Vista and 7 originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Panelize fixes one of Chrome OS's fundamental flaws
If you haven't played with Chrome OS yet, it has one fundamental niggle that harkens back to the DOS days of yore: windows don't exist, and it has no way of displaying multiple tabs on screen at the same time. This means if you want to refer to a document while you compose an email, you need to repetitively switch between tabs -- and I think we can all agree that tab-switching is one of the most important omissions from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
Chrome OS does support one way of displaying multiple Web pages at the same time, however: panels. If you've looked through our Chromium OS galleries (or taken a quick look at the screenshot above) you'll notice some always-on-top panels across the bottom of the screen. Panels are handy things -- capable of being resized, or quickly popped down out of view. By default, the download manager, popped-out Gmail chat windows and the media player display in panels -- but, for some reason, there's no way to load custom websites in panels.
Which brings us onto our very first Chrome OS-specific extension: Panelize. With Panelize you can put anything into a panel, such as Gmail, Reader, or even Download Squad. In one fell swoop, having to switch between tabs is a thing of the past!Continue reading Panelize fixes one of Chrome OS's fundamental flawsPanelize fixes one of Chrome OS's fundamental flaws originally appeared on Download Squad on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Chrome OS does support one way of displaying multiple Web pages at the same time, however: panels. If you've looked through our Chromium OS galleries (or taken a quick look at the screenshot above) you'll notice some always-on-top panels across the bottom of the screen. Panels are handy things -- capable of being resized, or quickly popped down out of view. By default, the download manager, popped-out Gmail chat windows and the media player display in panels -- but, for some reason, there's no way to load custom websites in panels.
Which brings us onto our very first Chrome OS-specific extension: Panelize. With Panelize you can put anything into a panel, such as Gmail, Reader, or even Download Squad. In one fell swoop, having to switch between tabs is a thing of the past!Continue reading Panelize fixes one of Chrome OS's fundamental flawsPanelize fixes one of Chrome OS's fundamental flaws originally appeared on Download Squad on Sun, 12 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Google's YouTube uploads confirm Chrome OS, Web Store launch today
It's no secret Google has a big announcement scheduled for 10:30 Pacific time today, and we already nearly certain that they would announce two major launches: Chrome OS and the Chrome Web Store. If there was any doubt left in your mind, the Google OS blog has snagged a handful of additional evidence.
The official Google Chrome YouTube channel has been busy in the wee hours, uploading two new demo videos -- one for Chrome OS and one for the Web Store. The videos aren't publicly available just yet, so you'll have to let the trio of static images whet your appetite for now (take the jump for the other two captures).
For now, you may commence thumb-twiddling... or, you know, do something productive instead. Your call.Continue reading Google's YouTube uploads confirm Chrome OS, Web Store launch todayGoogle's YouTube uploads confirm Chrome OS, Web Store launch today originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
The official Google Chrome YouTube channel has been busy in the wee hours, uploading two new demo videos -- one for Chrome OS and one for the Web Store. The videos aren't publicly available just yet, so you'll have to let the trio of static images whet your appetite for now (take the jump for the other two captures).
For now, you may commence thumb-twiddling... or, you know, do something productive instead. Your call.Continue reading Google's YouTube uploads confirm Chrome OS, Web Store launch todayGoogle's YouTube uploads confirm Chrome OS, Web Store launch today originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 06:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Concrete Software announces the release of Aces Jewel Hunt for Android
I've always been a fan of classic jewel swapping games. Yes, before Angry Birds I was addicted to Bejeweled and every other "bejeweled like" game. Over time though, you want more out of the simple jewel swapping games and want something added to them. This is where Concrete Software comes in. They've just announced that their popular Aces Jewel Hunt series is now available for Android devices in both paid and free versions. Rather than just giving you the basics, Aces Jewel Hunt brings some cool extras like optional in-game tutorials, multiple difficulty levels, and three different game types - classic, timed, and quick challenge. As well, adds online leaderboards and advanced stats tracking. If you enjoy games like this, be sure to check them out. Download link can be found after the break.
Concrete Software announces the release of Aces Jewel Hunt for Android posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Concrete Software announces the release of Aces Jewel Hunt for Android posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
CrunchGear Week in Review: PCful Dream Edition
Here are some of last week’s stories on CrunchGear: TechCrunch Giveaway: Five Google Chrome Cr-48 Notebooks Physical Avatars For MP3s May Be The Vinyl Of The Future Hospi: Meet Panasonic?s Awesome Healthcare Robot (Video) Go Away, Snoopers: Internet Explorer 9 To Add Anti-Tracking Feature Kinect Hacked To Support 3D Occlusions The Great Holiday iPad Case [...]
Thursday, December 16, 2010
CrunchGear Week in Review: Egg Timer Edition
Here are some of last week’s stories on CrunchGear: Weekend Giveaway: One Of Two Swatch New Gent Watches Just In Time For Breakfast: The Egg Cuber Sony Announces HandyCam NXCAM, An E-Mount Super-35 Sensor Camcorder The Boxee Box: Sizing Up The Competition This Is Something You Put On Your iPhone
Daily Crunch: On Watch Edition
Get Equipped With Mega Man E-Tank Mug CES 2011: Let The Boredom Begin! JVC Announces Three New Everio Camcorders A DIY Gorillapod Right In Time For Gift Giving Video: Yes, These Kids Are Google Earth Sky-Diving
Opera 11 Debuts with Extensions, Tab Stacking, Gestures, and More [Video]
Windows/Mac/Linux: Opera's out with the official release of version 11, a fast, shiny browser that offers a growing add-on market, clever tab stacking, right-click navigation gestures, and more features you'll see in other browsers in the future. More »
CrunchGear Week in Review: Training Edition
Here are some of last week’s stories on CrunchGear: Five Days of Festivus Contest: Win $500 To Spend On Presents TDK?s Retro-Futuristic Boomboxes Look Sweet Gift Guide: The 10 Worst Toys Of The Season If This Model Train Was Much Bigger, They?d Just Call It A Train Nooka?s Zub Zayu, Another Tasteful Abstact Wristwatch Five [...]
Why Richard Stallman Takes No Shine to Chrome
If anyone had doubts that Richard Stallman dislikes Google's new Chrome OS, he laid them to rest in an interview with the Guardian Tuesday. The Chrome OS will push people into careless computing by forcing them to store their data in the cloud, said Stallman, who's the founder and president of the Free Software Foundation.
New York Times Chrome Web app hands-on: jaw-droppingly awesome
Truth be told, I've never been sold on the whole Web apps paradigm. They're just websites! Very pretty websites, but ultimately... just websites. But it seems I was missing the point: while they're websites to you and I, publishers and developers see them as something else entirely. They see Web apps as beautiful, standardized, cross-platform tools for dissemination of their content and, of course, monetization. It's hard to sell a website, but a Web app on the other hand...
Take a look at the New York Times Web app, which I've just had the immense pleasure of playing around with. Notice how I gave you a Chrome Web Store link, but I could just as easily tell you to visit http://www.nytimes.com/chrome/# in Firefox 4 and it still works. Heck, it works in Firefox 3, too.
Don't let the 'oooh, Web app!!' distract you from the real gems, though. The layout is nothing like the website, and that's a good thing. Never has it been easier to switch between categories quickly -- seriously, the Web app blows the website out of the water, as far as content discovery goes. Then, there's the keyboard shortcuts, with the arrow keys allowing you to whisk through pages and stories with incredible ease.
Finally, and perhaps the best example of why Web apps are the wave of the future: visit the Web app's URL on your iPad. The experience is better than the actual iPad app. Even swiping works! (There are some iPad screenshots in the gallery below, too.)
Anyway, the best way to get to grips with the New York Times Web app is to play around with it yourself. If you don't have time, or if you're afraid of missing the good bits, have a look through our hands-on gallery below (again, make sure you view the images 'full size'). My initial impressions are excellent -- but the app is far from perfect. More analysis after the break.
Gallery: New York Times Web app hands-on walkthroughContinue reading New York Times Chrome Web app hands-on: jaw-droppingly awesomeNew York Times Chrome Web app hands-on: jaw-droppingly awesome originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Take a look at the New York Times Web app, which I've just had the immense pleasure of playing around with. Notice how I gave you a Chrome Web Store link, but I could just as easily tell you to visit http://www.nytimes.com/chrome/# in Firefox 4 and it still works. Heck, it works in Firefox 3, too.
Don't let the 'oooh, Web app!!' distract you from the real gems, though. The layout is nothing like the website, and that's a good thing. Never has it been easier to switch between categories quickly -- seriously, the Web app blows the website out of the water, as far as content discovery goes. Then, there's the keyboard shortcuts, with the arrow keys allowing you to whisk through pages and stories with incredible ease.
Finally, and perhaps the best example of why Web apps are the wave of the future: visit the Web app's URL on your iPad. The experience is better than the actual iPad app. Even swiping works! (There are some iPad screenshots in the gallery below, too.)
Anyway, the best way to get to grips with the New York Times Web app is to play around with it yourself. If you don't have time, or if you're afraid of missing the good bits, have a look through our hands-on gallery below (again, make sure you view the images 'full size'). My initial impressions are excellent -- but the app is far from perfect. More analysis after the break.
Gallery: New York Times Web app hands-on walkthroughContinue reading New York Times Chrome Web app hands-on: jaw-droppingly awesomeNew York Times Chrome Web app hands-on: jaw-droppingly awesome originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Dongle Adds USB, SD and MicroSD to iPad
Apple’s iPad Camera Connection Kit is a wonderful thing, although overpriced at $30. Not only can you use it to inject photos from your camera direct into the tablet’s brain, you can also hook up all manner of USB peripherals, from keyboards to microphones to thumb-drives.
MIC Gadget’s 3-in-1 adapter does all this, and more. It [...]
MIC Gadget’s 3-in-1 adapter does all this, and more. It [...]
Voyager 1 Hurtling Through Solar System's Outer Limits
For the first time in history, a manmade spacecraft has reached the outer edge of our solar system and will soon enter interstellar space. Now about 10.8 billion miles from the sun, NASA's Voyager 1 probe has crossed into an area where the velocity of the hot ionized gas, or plasma, emanating directly outward from the sun has slowed to zero.
Pre-launch Chrome OS hands-on; analysis and screenshots
Tomorrow, December 7, Google is expected to launch its new netbook-and-tablet cloud-based operating system, Chrome OS. It's also entirely possible that Google will simply show off the much-hyped Chrome Web Store. The event was only announced December 3, and it's extremely unlikely that Google would rush the launch of something huge and consumer-facing.
Even if Chrome OS is shown off tomorrow, it's could be a matter of weeks ormonths until you get your hands on a Chrome OS netbook (or smartbook). That's why we've created a new gallery which showcases the new OS and walks you through all of the new features. Just so it's clear: this is Chromium OS, Chrome OS's open source brother. I've been told by a couple of Googlers that the public and private repositories aren't very different, however.
Some important bits are still missing -- most obviously Cloud Print -- and a lot of key features still remain hidden behind the about:flags barricade. Fundamental features such as the media player and support for USB and SD card storage are still considered 'experimental'. In fact, while the browser itself is as excellent as always, most of the OS-specific bits seem to be a bit flaky.
In the gallery, I've tried to highlight bits that we haven't shown before, such as the keyboard overlays and user management. Note that the docking Gmail chat manager is back, but that Picasa integration is still ominously missing. The coolest bit is that Chromium OS, like its browser brother, now seems to have developer and beta channels -- but it isn't functional yet.
Once you've browsed through it, you'll likely reach the same conclusion as me: Unless Google has held back a lot of non-public code, Chrome OS simply isn't ready for launch. Tomorrow will almost certainly be a demonstration of an internal build of Chrome OS, or just the launch of the Web Store.Continue reading Pre-launch Chrome OS hands-on; analysis and screenshotsPre-launch Chrome OS hands-on; analysis and screenshots originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Even if Chrome OS is shown off tomorrow, it's could be a matter of weeks ormonths until you get your hands on a Chrome OS netbook (or smartbook). That's why we've created a new gallery which showcases the new OS and walks you through all of the new features. Just so it's clear: this is Chromium OS, Chrome OS's open source brother. I've been told by a couple of Googlers that the public and private repositories aren't very different, however.
Some important bits are still missing -- most obviously Cloud Print -- and a lot of key features still remain hidden behind the about:flags barricade. Fundamental features such as the media player and support for USB and SD card storage are still considered 'experimental'. In fact, while the browser itself is as excellent as always, most of the OS-specific bits seem to be a bit flaky.
In the gallery, I've tried to highlight bits that we haven't shown before, such as the keyboard overlays and user management. Note that the docking Gmail chat manager is back, but that Picasa integration is still ominously missing. The coolest bit is that Chromium OS, like its browser brother, now seems to have developer and beta channels -- but it isn't functional yet.
Once you've browsed through it, you'll likely reach the same conclusion as me: Unless Google has held back a lot of non-public code, Chrome OS simply isn't ready for launch. Tomorrow will almost certainly be a demonstration of an internal build of Chrome OS, or just the launch of the Web Store.Continue reading Pre-launch Chrome OS hands-on; analysis and screenshotsPre-launch Chrome OS hands-on; analysis and screenshots originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Daily Crunch: Between Machines Edition
The Large Pocket Shirt, For The Tablet Enthusiast Echochrome II Hits PSN On December 21st Review: Dyson DC26 City Vacuum HAMDAS-R De-Boning Robot Makes Short Work Of Ham (And You) Does Wikileaks Represent The End Of Internet History?
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Daily Crunch: Deal Hunting Edition
So? Any Good Black Friday Stories To Share? Nooka?s Zub Zayu, Another Tasteful Abstact Wristwatch Whoa: Nintendo Sells 1.5 Million Consoles During Black Friday Week Seven Gifts For The Blue Collar, Outdoorsy Dad Or Husband Gresso Luxor: The Phone You Bury Alongside Your Still-Living Servants In Your Stone Tomb
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Slick Gifts for the Grease Monkey [Giftguide2010]
You know what your darling wrencher truly wants this year: gold-plated O2 sensors and diamond-encrusted CV boots. But since it's always best to surprise, buy them one of these tools for the home mechanic instead. More »
Three password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hack
Sure, it's fun to post comments on websites and converse with your fellow readers, but there's always a little danger involved. Why? Because sometimes the sites where you post those comments rile up the wrong people and wind up with a big security breach -- like the one at Gawker.
One of the biggest lessons to be learned from the Gawker fiasco is this: don't use the same password everywhere.
But remembering all those different passwords is hard, yo!
Yes, it is -- but there are secure tools you can use which make it so you don't have to do the remembering yourself. Apps like LastPass, OnePassword, and KeePass make creating and utilizing complex, secure passwords a trivial task. All you need to do is pick an app, create an account, and set up one really good password you can remember to protect it. Your password manager will take care of the memorizing.
Take the jump to see how easy it can be to better protect your logins online!Continue reading Three password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hackThree password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hack originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
One of the biggest lessons to be learned from the Gawker fiasco is this: don't use the same password everywhere.
But remembering all those different passwords is hard, yo!
Yes, it is -- but there are secure tools you can use which make it so you don't have to do the remembering yourself. Apps like LastPass, OnePassword, and KeePass make creating and utilizing complex, secure passwords a trivial task. All you need to do is pick an app, create an account, and set up one really good password you can remember to protect it. Your password manager will take care of the memorizing.
Take the jump to see how easy it can be to better protect your logins online!Continue reading Three password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hackThree password apps to protect yourself from trouble like the Gawker database hack originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 13 Dec 2010 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air
Spotify is an excellent music service. At least, it appears to be, based on what our friends in Europe tell us. North American resident, of course, are still geo-blocked from using Spotify -- though we had been promised a U.S. launch in 2010. With just under four weeks left in the year, it looks like the reports we heard in October weren't totally accurate.
In truth, Spotify is not close to closing deals with U.S. record labels. Apple was thought to be protracting Spotify's problems by playing on record industry fears of falling profits and painting the service in a bad light. Spotify has nearly 750,000 subscribers each paying $10 per month for the service, though, and the global online music biz is worth anywhere between $15 and $40 billion U.S. -- so it's unlikely that the labels won't get on board eventually. Even if profits from Spotify are comparatively small, they're better than any income when a potential listener grabs a P2P share instead of firing up a streaming app like Spotify.
When is this going to happen? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek could only say "We are definitely going to do the U.S., you'll see." But added, "I can't commit to a specific date."No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
In truth, Spotify is not close to closing deals with U.S. record labels. Apple was thought to be protracting Spotify's problems by playing on record industry fears of falling profits and painting the service in a bad light. Spotify has nearly 750,000 subscribers each paying $10 per month for the service, though, and the global online music biz is worth anywhere between $15 and $40 billion U.S. -- so it's unlikely that the labels won't get on board eventually. Even if profits from Spotify are comparatively small, they're better than any income when a potential listener grabs a P2P share instead of firing up a streaming app like Spotify.
When is this going to happen? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek could only say "We are definitely going to do the U.S., you'll see." But added, "I can't commit to a specific date."No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Send hilarious, personalized Santa messages with Google Voice
Ho ho ho! I remember, when I was 8, Santa called my father's mobile phone. He had a message for me, and it blew my mind. A few years later, my dad told me it was his best friend, and he had bought a new SIM card just so I couldn't trace the number! Ah, the lengths adults go to preserve the magic of Santa Claus.
Today, things just got a whole lot easier. If you want to create a personalized message for a (younger) special someone, there's the Google Voice-powered Send A Personalized Call From Santa. There are hundreds of options to choose from -- more than enough to convince the recipient that it's a message just for them -- and most of them are hilarious. Once you're done, you can send it as a phone call (in the US only, alas), by email, or simply grab a URL.
Check out my message from Santa if you want to hear a sample of what this piece of awesomeness can produce. I love how it correctly synthesizes my name.
If you don't have someone to send a Santa message to, please give the link to any friends and family that do have children. This is the kind of thing that makes the festive season truly memorable.Send hilarious, personalized Santa messages with Google Voice originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Today, things just got a whole lot easier. If you want to create a personalized message for a (younger) special someone, there's the Google Voice-powered Send A Personalized Call From Santa. There are hundreds of options to choose from -- more than enough to convince the recipient that it's a message just for them -- and most of them are hilarious. Once you're done, you can send it as a phone call (in the US only, alas), by email, or simply grab a URL.
Check out my message from Santa if you want to hear a sample of what this piece of awesomeness can produce. I love how it correctly synthesizes my name.
If you don't have someone to send a Santa message to, please give the link to any friends and family that do have children. This is the kind of thing that makes the festive season truly memorable.Send hilarious, personalized Santa messages with Google Voice originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 09 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Android's Facebook App Has Been Updated With Chat Functionality [Android Apps]
Hey, fire up the ol' Android, and update that clunky Facebook app. Notice anything? It's not as buggy! Plus, it now has Chat integration (with push notifications). It's a free download. [Droid-Life via Lifehacker] More »
Google Groups receives an almighty restyle and rebirth
With nary a muffled fanfare and eclipsed by Google's other massive releases over the past two days, Google Groups has been significantly revamped. In true, modern-day Google style, it now looks almost... pretty. It's only the first step of an overhaul, too -- there's more to come, including improved spam control, moderation and search features.
Google has focused on the discussions aspect of Groups first -- so while finding new groups and creating new topics has a shiny new UI, you will have to return to the old interface to perform administrative tasks. Check the New Groups vs. Old Groups page for more info.
As TechCrunch's Siegler mentions, the new style feels more than a little like Wave. With Wave's retirement, the redistribution of its team members, and Google's re-use of JavaScript libraries (and thus UI elements), it's safe to assume that some of Wave might have ended up in Groups. Still, who cares -- Groups looks so much better now.Google Groups receives an almighty restyle and rebirth originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Google has focused on the discussions aspect of Groups first -- so while finding new groups and creating new topics has a shiny new UI, you will have to return to the old interface to perform administrative tasks. Check the New Groups vs. Old Groups page for more info.
As TechCrunch's Siegler mentions, the new style feels more than a little like Wave. With Wave's retirement, the redistribution of its team members, and Google's re-use of JavaScript libraries (and thus UI elements), it's safe to assume that some of Wave might have ended up in Groups. Still, who cares -- Groups looks so much better now.Google Groups receives an almighty restyle and rebirth originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Infinity Blade update coming next week, multiplayer next year
Infinity Blade, powered by Epic?s Unreal 3 engine, was only released on December 9th, but it will receive a substantial update next week. The update will include five new weapons, shields and helmets as well as a new armor set; enough apparently to increase the level cap to 45. A new enemy will also be [...]Infinity Blade update coming next week, multiplayer next year is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
Track Santa on Google Maps and Earth as he delivers gifts around the world
NORAD, the military wing in charge of defending North America from maritime and aerospace attacks, seems to have a lot of spare time on its hands. Since 1955 NORAD has tracked Santa Claus as he travels around the world delivering presents -- and since 2007, Google has also been part of the project, integrating NORAD's data with Google Maps and Earth.
Basically, once Santa gets on the move -- around 2am EST on December 24 -- you can follow his movements, either in 2D or 3D, on your computer or your phone, and with Google Maps or Google Earth; just search for 'santa'. For the truly festive, there's even a NORAD Twitter account, which will presumably tweet Santa's current location in real time!
After the break, there's a video of what the experience looked like last year. I imagine it will look much the same this year, unless Santa has updated his GPS navigation hardware. Also, who knew that Rudolf's nose was quite so radiant?Continue reading Track Santa on Google Maps and Earth as he delivers gifts around the worldTrack Santa on Google Maps and Earth as he delivers gifts around the world originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Basically, once Santa gets on the move -- around 2am EST on December 24 -- you can follow his movements, either in 2D or 3D, on your computer or your phone, and with Google Maps or Google Earth; just search for 'santa'. For the truly festive, there's even a NORAD Twitter account, which will presumably tweet Santa's current location in real time!
After the break, there's a video of what the experience looked like last year. I imagine it will look much the same this year, unless Santa has updated his GPS navigation hardware. Also, who knew that Rudolf's nose was quite so radiant?Continue reading Track Santa on Google Maps and Earth as he delivers gifts around the worldTrack Santa on Google Maps and Earth as he delivers gifts around the world originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
The three kinds of Apps in the Chrome Web Store
Now that the Chrome Web Store has launched, we should have a better understanding of what these Apps are all about, right? Well, not so much. These aren't your typical apps, after all -- so it's still a little confusing. Let's take a look at what you're actually installing.Continue reading The three kinds of Apps in the Chrome Web StoreThe three kinds of Apps in the Chrome Web Store originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
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Nexus S listed as 'in stock' at Carphone Warehouse
By now we're all aware of how the Nexus S is going to be sold. Come Dec. 16, buy it online or on-site at Best Buy in the U.S., or at Carphone Warehouse across the pond in Europe. Looks like someone at Carphone Warehouse didn't read the news, as the Nexus S is listed as in stock and ready for ordering at their website. Maybe you folks in Europe have to pay about 50 percent more, but it looks like you may be able to get it a day early. Or this could just be a slip-up, which Lord knows we see enough of around here. too. Either way, if you end up ordering one of these, let us know what happens! [Carphone Warehouse via Engadget]Nexus S listed as 'in stock' at Carphone Warehouse posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Daily Crunch: Shaky Mouse Edition
Economic Hard Times (And Not Hulu) The Reason For Cord Cutting? Smartfish Whirl Mini Signals The End Of The Tired Wrist Era Sakadachi Nyachi: Sega?s New Robot Cat Holiday Gaming Greatness For You & Yours Think Before You Ship: Testing The Gentleness Of Various Freight Carriers
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Android 2.3 Gingerbread Review: Better Than Fruitcake [Video]
It's hard to believe this is what Android looked like two years ago. It's a testament to how far it's come that Android 2.3 Gingerbread is focused on making it feel good more than anything else. More »
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Android Market refunds, G2 Proximity sensor issues and laggy Evos. [From the forums]
Have you checked out the Android Central Forums yet today? We're still discussing some events from the weekend as the news from then is catching up to people. One item at the top of the list is the Android Markets new refund window. Hop on into the forums and give us your thoughts.Android News Forums - Whoa! Android Market refund window now 15 minsRumored Device Forums - Why can't Sprint have a "pure"Android device?HTC Evo 4G Forums - Anyone else's Evo been getting really laggy lately?T-Mobile G2 Forums - Proximity Sensor issue, my face hangs up on peopleAndroid Contest Forums - Win a free Droid X Body Glove Snap-on caseAlso, when visiting the forums take note of the sexy new button we just put in. As new users register daily and the forums continue to grow, we realized a lot of our news tips actually come from there. So, if you see something we may have missed just click that button and let us know.Android Market refunds, G2 Proximity sensor issues and laggy Evos. [From the forums] posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Google Cloud Print is now available
With the first Chrome OS release due to be unveiled by Google later today, this really shouldn't come as a surprise: Cloud Print is now fully active. You will need the latest Chrome Developer version installed. Head to your Google Chrome about:flags page and enable the Cloud Print Proxy, and you'll be instantly plugged in.
Your Cloud Print queue manager will display all the printers you've got installed on your computer, along with any active and recently completed print jobs. When you hover over a printer, a drop-down appears which enables you to share or delete the printer from Cloud Print.
We'll have more on Cloud Print, Chrome OS, and the Web Store later on -- Google news will be breaking all day.Continue reading Google Cloud Print is now availableGoogle Cloud Print is now available originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Your Cloud Print queue manager will display all the printers you've got installed on your computer, along with any active and recently completed print jobs. When you hover over a printer, a drop-down appears which enables you to share or delete the printer from Cloud Print.
We'll have more on Cloud Print, Chrome OS, and the Web Store later on -- Google news will be breaking all day.Continue reading Google Cloud Print is now availableGoogle Cloud Print is now available originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Man Officially Cured of HIV [Hiv]
For the first time, a man has been declared officially cured of HIV. The remedy may nearly have killed him, but it opens a door—just a crack—to hope that we may someday kill off the scourge for good. More »
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Daily Crunch: Wipeout Edition
Go Away, Snoopers: Internet Explorer 9 To Add Anti-Tracking Feature The Kisai Satellite: More Crazy Tokyoflash Watches WhiteyBoards Introduces the Next Generation In Dry Erase Technology: The WhiteyNotes and WhiteyPads Outfitting Your Family?s Traveler For Stellar Photography Rolex Owner Gets A Christmas Surprise: Posted His Watch On eBay For $9.95, Final Bid Was $60,000
Firefox 4 Awesome Bar gets a bit of Googleesque 'Instant' magic
Muddying the waters with yet another 'Instant' product, and with only one letter differentiating it from one of Google's new features, Mozilla Labs has just launched the next step in the Prospector experiment: Instant Preview. Now, as you scroll through possible results in your Awesome Bar, the target page will begin to load. Instead of having to guess if it's the right page, you'll be able to glance down and check... instantly!
Mozilla Labs points out that you can also use it for 'temporal' information, such as weather and stocks news, or a Web comic. Type the first two letters of your favorite comic into the Awesome Bar, and the comic automatically loads. Read it, then simply press Esc and the Web page you were looking at before instantly re-appears.
Of course, you could use the same technique to check Download Squad regularly, too.
Download Prospector - Instant Preview add-on (only for Firefox 4)Firefox 4 Awesome Bar gets a bit of Googleesque 'Instant' magic originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Mozilla Labs points out that you can also use it for 'temporal' information, such as weather and stocks news, or a Web comic. Type the first two letters of your favorite comic into the Awesome Bar, and the comic automatically loads. Read it, then simply press Esc and the Web page you were looking at before instantly re-appears.
Of course, you could use the same technique to check Download Squad regularly, too.
Download Prospector - Instant Preview add-on (only for Firefox 4)Firefox 4 Awesome Bar gets a bit of Googleesque 'Instant' magic originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
War and Revolution
2011 is looking to be a relatively violent year when it comes to technology and technology companies. As I write this, there are folks calling the attacks by Wikileaks supporters a cyberwar, but I think it is more of a cyber-revolt, and the difference is important. That difference is highlighted by the now declared war between Oracle and HP.
R2-D2 Headphones: Most Appropriate Merchandising, Ever
These amazing R2-D2-themed cans are clearly the headphones you’re looking for. Fashioned in the currently popular (and always comfortable) padded-earpiece-and-headband style, the two ear-cups are tiny replicas of R2-D2’s dome. It’s like your head was a double-sided X-Wing fighter and somebody stuffed a pair of R2s into your ear-holes.
I’d list the specs here, but as [...]
I’d list the specs here, but as [...]
Google Chrome Canary hits v10, Crankshaft turbocharges V8 JavaScript engine
With all the Chrome OS and Chrome Web Store hoopla today, a post over at the Chromium blog went mostly unnoticed -- and it's definitely noteworthy. Freshly baked in the Chromium snapshot builds and Google Chrome Canary is Crankshaft, an enhancement to Chrome's V8 JavaScript engine that has yielded some impressive gains.
Crankshaft is made up of four components:
a runtime profiler for identifying code that uses a significant number of CPU cycles
a base compiler for generating code more quickly
an optimizing compiler which re-compiles code pinpointed by the profiler
deoptimization mechanism that allows Crankshaft to recover from overly-optimistic code optimizations
Crankshaft offers improvements in both startup time and maximum performance, with Google noting gains of up to 12% on JavaScript-heavy pages. On Google's own V8 benchmark, Crankshaft helps Chrome post scores which are almost 50% higher than previous versions with V8 alone.
...And for those of you wondering when Chrome was going to hit version ten, you've got your answer. It's already happened to the Canary build -- so hit your wrench menu > About Google Chrome and restart to update yourself to Chrome X! There's not much new that you'll notice right off the bat, with the exception of a selectable Instant option and experimental geolocation features in about:flags.Google Chrome Canary hits v10, Crankshaft turbocharges V8 JavaScript engine originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Crankshaft is made up of four components:
a runtime profiler for identifying code that uses a significant number of CPU cycles
a base compiler for generating code more quickly
an optimizing compiler which re-compiles code pinpointed by the profiler
deoptimization mechanism that allows Crankshaft to recover from overly-optimistic code optimizations
Crankshaft offers improvements in both startup time and maximum performance, with Google noting gains of up to 12% on JavaScript-heavy pages. On Google's own V8 benchmark, Crankshaft helps Chrome post scores which are almost 50% higher than previous versions with V8 alone.
...And for those of you wondering when Chrome was going to hit version ten, you've got your answer. It's already happened to the Canary build -- so hit your wrench menu > About Google Chrome and restart to update yourself to Chrome X! There's not much new that you'll notice right off the bat, with the exception of a selectable Instant option and experimental geolocation features in about:flags.Google Chrome Canary hits v10, Crankshaft turbocharges V8 JavaScript engine originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 20:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
CrunchGear Week in Review: Rev Edition
Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Impending Wikileaks Release Could Be ?Embarrassing? To Foreign Governments Smartfish Whirl Mini Signals The End Of The Tired Wrist Era Gran Turismo 5 Review Round-up: Yeah It?s Good (But *How* Good?) Visiting Sports Authority On Black Friday? Don?t forget Your FourSquare Death/Star (Episode 1): The [...]
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aDeskbar is an all-in-one dock and menu panel for Linux
aDeskbar is a slick menu and dock app for Linux systems which offers a wide range of customization options. In addition to the familiar menu-based app launcher, aDeskbar also includes nice features like drawers (similar to OS X stacks) and widgets for quick actions like invoking a terminal, logging off, or shutting down your system. Visual options abound, too -- opacity, position, hover effects, background color, and hiding options are all customizable.
As Webupd8 points out, aDeskbar is designed for use with the OpenBox window manager, but it works just fine with Gnome and XFCE as well. It's an extremely flexible and powerful launcher and well worth taking for a spin on your favorite distro.aDeskbar is an all-in-one dock and menu panel for Linux originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
As Webupd8 points out, aDeskbar is designed for use with the OpenBox window manager, but it works just fine with Gnome and XFCE as well. It's an extremely flexible and powerful launcher and well worth taking for a spin on your favorite distro.aDeskbar is an all-in-one dock and menu panel for Linux originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 01 Dec 2010 11:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments
Monday, December 13, 2010
Gizmodo Data Breach Q&A: We're Here to Help [Announcements]
All the Gawker Media sites were compromised this weekend. This probably leaves you with a lot of questions on the status of your accounts. Here's the place to ask them. Both editors and tech are here at your disposal. More »
Creative ZiiO pays a visit to the FCC
At this rate, 2011 is shaping up to be the year of the tablet -- and Creative is on board with the ZiiO. But before any device hits the market, the FCC needs to make sure it checks out (lucky FCC, they see everything early). The Creative ZiiO will rock a 10-inch screen, with a 1024 x 600 screen resolution. It'll be running Android 2.1, the current manual suggests that it will be a pretty basic tablet. Oh well, that's why we have hackers, right? [FCC via CrunchGear]Creative ZiiO pays a visit to the FCC posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Scott's Gmail Alert hits version 5, adds more Google notification goodness
Scott's Gmail Alert (SGA) has been a great desktop notifier for a long time. In the just-released version 5, however, SGA has added a handful of new features which make it even better than its predecessors.
SGA 5 can also notify you of upcoming events from a Google Calendar (even password-protected ones), changes in your local weather forecast, and new messages sent to you via Google Talk. As before, you can set SGA as your default Windows mail client and send quick HTML replies without even launching your browser.
Only want SGA to notify you during working hours? There's a setting for that -- just specify the start and stop time, and the app will snooze when you no longer want it active. SGA 5 is packed with customization options, and you can even tell it to handle the heavy lifting, hide in the background, and pass actual notification duties on to Growl for Windows if you like.
The free version allows you to monitor a single Google account. An unlimited number of accounts is supported by the pro version -- and before you pshaw, it's only three bucks.Scott's Gmail Alert hits version 5, adds more Google notification goodness originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
SGA 5 can also notify you of upcoming events from a Google Calendar (even password-protected ones), changes in your local weather forecast, and new messages sent to you via Google Talk. As before, you can set SGA as your default Windows mail client and send quick HTML replies without even launching your browser.
Only want SGA to notify you during working hours? There's a setting for that -- just specify the start and stop time, and the app will snooze when you no longer want it active. SGA 5 is packed with customization options, and you can even tell it to handle the heavy lifting, hide in the background, and pass actual notification duties on to Growl for Windows if you like.
The free version allows you to monitor a single Google account. An unlimited number of accounts is supported by the pro version -- and before you pshaw, it's only three bucks.Scott's Gmail Alert hits version 5, adds more Google notification goodness originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Your Body is a Gadget [BodyHack]
Why are we writing about a fitness book on Gizmodo? Because for some of us, the body is just another gadget. More »
Daily Crunch: Wreck Edition
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My HTC Evo Got Me Busted in Court
My HTC Evo, a traveling journalist’s workhorse, got me busted in open court.
It was the first day of the Xbox modding trial in Los Angeles last week, which I was covering for Wired.com. The reason wasn’t that the phone’s ringer sounded in federal court — I’ve been in too many courtrooms to make that mistake.
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It was the first day of the Xbox modding trial in Los Angeles last week, which I was covering for Wired.com. The reason wasn’t that the phone’s ringer sounded in federal court — I’ve been in too many courtrooms to make that mistake.
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Winklevosses' Legal Lobs Won't Leave Much Egg on Facebook
A long-simmering legal dispute between Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and two former Harvard University classmates is back in the public eye after partially redacted court documents filed this summer in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Court surfaced online. The documents were filed by Facebook's legal representatives in response to attempts to overturn a settlement the classmates made with Zuckerberg three years ago.
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Ubuntu 11 alpha now available, features new Unity desktop, Firefox 4
The first alpha release of Ubuntu 11, dubbed Natty Narwhal, has just been released. It is classed as a "developer snapshot," and is provided more as a sneak preview of what's to come in Ubuntu 11. Regular users of Ubuntu 10 should not upgrade.
Along with the usual package updates and an updated kernel (2.6.37), Ubuntu 11 will also ship with Firefox 4. The alpha build includes Firefox 4 beta 7, and it will be upgraded with newer builds as they become available. The other big change is that the Unity desktop environment now enabled by default, replacing GNOME. You can still switch back to another desktop environment, if you don't like Unity (but looking at the screenshot above, how can you not like it?)
There are various changes and notes for the other Ubuntu releases -- Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Netbook Edition -- but mostly, this alpha is focused on the standard Desktop Edition of Ubuntu.Ubuntu 11 alpha now available, features new Unity desktop, Firefox 4 originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Along with the usual package updates and an updated kernel (2.6.37), Ubuntu 11 will also ship with Firefox 4. The alpha build includes Firefox 4 beta 7, and it will be upgraded with newer builds as they become available. The other big change is that the Unity desktop environment now enabled by default, replacing GNOME. You can still switch back to another desktop environment, if you don't like Unity (but looking at the screenshot above, how can you not like it?)
There are various changes and notes for the other Ubuntu releases -- Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Netbook Edition -- but mostly, this alpha is focused on the standard Desktop Edition of Ubuntu.Ubuntu 11 alpha now available, features new Unity desktop, Firefox 4 originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
An Update to Android Market Brings a Brand New Android Market [Androidmarket]
In its latest update, Android Market is pretty much starting over. All of the gazillion apps are still there but the interface will look different and the experience will almost be brand new. More »
Best of Smartphone Experts, 12 Dec 2010
Google announces Android 2.3 Gingerbread; our unofficial list of phones that may get Gingerbread
Google announces the Samsung Nexus S, plus specs and video gallery
Android Market refund time cut to 15 minutes, we go hands-on with the new Market app
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5 Steam games under $15 that make perfect Christmas gifts
It's that time again, folks: Christmas! 'tis the season to be jolly -- and how better to jollify than to give the gift of game?
Steam, as always, is obscenely overloaded with fantastic indie games that are just gagging to be gifted to your nearest and dearest. At these prices, you'd be forgiven for buying a copy of each game for yourself, too!
It's also worth noting that Steam usually has a massive Christmas sale towards the end of December, where some games have their price cut by up to 90%. Steam games are all digitally-purchased and delivered instantly, so if you want to pick up some last-minute Christmas deals, check Steam around December 23.
I've tried to pick out something for everyone -- so don't give up if the first game doesn't tickle your fancy!Continue reading 5 Steam games under $15 that make perfect Christmas gifts5 Steam games under $15 that make perfect Christmas gifts originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Steam, as always, is obscenely overloaded with fantastic indie games that are just gagging to be gifted to your nearest and dearest. At these prices, you'd be forgiven for buying a copy of each game for yourself, too!
It's also worth noting that Steam usually has a massive Christmas sale towards the end of December, where some games have their price cut by up to 90%. Steam games are all digitally-purchased and delivered instantly, so if you want to pick up some last-minute Christmas deals, check Steam around December 23.
I've tried to pick out something for everyone -- so don't give up if the first game doesn't tickle your fancy!Continue reading 5 Steam games under $15 that make perfect Christmas gifts5 Steam games under $15 that make perfect Christmas gifts originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Ask DLS: Android antivirus, scanner issues and video games
Every morning, as Lee empties the mail bag onto my desk, we pore through cries of help that range from the utterly banal -- "how do i install iTuns???" -- through to truly taxing technical teasers. The fact is, though, no matter how simple the question is, how blatant the answer might be -- "google it!" -- we try to answer them. After all, a problem is a problem. If something prevents you from using your computer, it doesn't matter how complex it is to fix, you just want it to work!
It's been a long time since our last Ask DLS, but hopefully this is the beginning of a regular, recurring feature. You may also see a return of Tell DLS -- but for the time being, if you have any technical questions, use our feedback form.
To begin, here are three recent questions and answers.
Q: Well I need some help... A friend of mine bought the Samsung Galaxy S phone a week ago, now he wants a good free antivirus app for it. Any recommendations??
Thanks a ((million x billion) x trillion) times in advance!!
- Ahamed
A: Check out this review we did of a good, free antivirus for Android: Lookout Mobile Security.Continue reading Ask DLS: Android antivirus, scanner issues and video gamesAsk DLS: Android antivirus, scanner issues and video games originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
It's been a long time since our last Ask DLS, but hopefully this is the beginning of a regular, recurring feature. You may also see a return of Tell DLS -- but for the time being, if you have any technical questions, use our feedback form.
To begin, here are three recent questions and answers.
Q: Well I need some help... A friend of mine bought the Samsung Galaxy S phone a week ago, now he wants a good free antivirus app for it. Any recommendations??
Thanks a ((million x billion) x trillion) times in advance!!
- Ahamed
A: Check out this review we did of a good, free antivirus for Android: Lookout Mobile Security.Continue reading Ask DLS: Android antivirus, scanner issues and video gamesAsk DLS: Android antivirus, scanner issues and video games originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 02 Dec 2010 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK and the Nexus S announced by Google
Google, just moments ago, launched the next iteration of the Android and Nexus product lines: Gingerbread and the Nexus S. The Nexus S, with a 4" Contour Display, two cameras, 16GB of memory and Near Field Communication, is jaw-dropping. But let's not get distracted by shiny things; as software nerds, it is Android 2.3, Gingerbread, that really interests us.
If you're feeling brave, dive right into the Android 2.3 Platform Highlights. It's aimed at developers, but most of the main features are spelled out in plain English. Here's a taster:
Faster, more intuitive text input -- the default keyboard has been significantly improved, and multi-touch 'key-chording' means faster input
UI refinements for simplicity and speed -- the UI has been simplified, with menus and settings now easier to find. It looks like the whole thing will be quite bold and 'primary colored'
One-touch word selection and copy/paste -- this one's quite hard to explain, better to look at the two pictures
Improved power management -- apps will be automatically closed if they steal a lot of CPU time, and users can now see at a glance which phone components and apps are taking up the most power
More ways to communicate -- Internet calling (VoIP/SIP), Near Field Communication and video calling with the front-facing camera are now possible
There's lots of other low-level changes, but I won't bore you with them. It's safe to say that, as I write this, app developers the world over are drooling on their hairy feet. To put it another way, that Sony PlayStation phone that you've seen on Engadget -- it's only possible because of some big changes in Android 2.3's architecture.
With regards to availability, Gingerbread will be open-sourced in the next few weeks. The Nexus S will be available to buy in the US from December 16, and in the UK from the 20th.
There are videos of the phone itself, and some developers getting their nerd on, after the break.Continue reading Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK and the Nexus S announced by GoogleAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread SDK and the Nexus S announced by Google originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
If you're feeling brave, dive right into the Android 2.3 Platform Highlights. It's aimed at developers, but most of the main features are spelled out in plain English. Here's a taster:
Faster, more intuitive text input -- the default keyboard has been significantly improved, and multi-touch 'key-chording' means faster input
UI refinements for simplicity and speed -- the UI has been simplified, with menus and settings now easier to find. It looks like the whole thing will be quite bold and 'primary colored'
One-touch word selection and copy/paste -- this one's quite hard to explain, better to look at the two pictures
Improved power management -- apps will be automatically closed if they steal a lot of CPU time, and users can now see at a glance which phone components and apps are taking up the most power
More ways to communicate -- Internet calling (VoIP/SIP), Near Field Communication and video calling with the front-facing camera are now possible
There's lots of other low-level changes, but I won't bore you with them. It's safe to say that, as I write this, app developers the world over are drooling on their hairy feet. To put it another way, that Sony PlayStation phone that you've seen on Engadget -- it's only possible because of some big changes in Android 2.3's architecture.
With regards to availability, Gingerbread will be open-sourced in the next few weeks. The Nexus S will be available to buy in the US from December 16, and in the UK from the 20th.
There are videos of the phone itself, and some developers getting their nerd on, after the break.Continue reading Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK and the Nexus S announced by GoogleAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread SDK and the Nexus S announced by Google originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 06 Dec 2010 11:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
VGA Given 5 Years to Live
The VGA port, the connection that's bridged computers to their monitors almost from the birth of the PC industry, is on its way out. Chip manufacturers Intel and AMD, with backing from various computer vendors, have announced their support for the venerable technology will be phased out by 2015. They will speed up the adoption of DisplayPort and High Definition Multimedia Interface ports instead.
Phone-Controlled Robot Ball, Like Marble Madness in Meatspace
That plastic ball up there might look like a simple plastic ball, but it is in fact a simple plastic ball packed with tech. Inside the Orbotix, as it’s known, are robot guts that let you control the �74mm (2.9-inch) sphere with an Android or iOS device.
It works via Bluetooth (along with some secret-sauce robotics [...]
It works via Bluetooth (along with some secret-sauce robotics [...]
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Microsoft rolls out free Office Web Apps to 15 additional countries
Microsoft began previewing Office Web Apps (OWA) back in September of 2009, and today the Office team has announced expanded availability of the free-to-use OWA. Originally available in just 11 countries, the total number has been more than doubled and is now open to users in China, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan.
All you need is a Windows Live account, and it's well worth signing up for one if you haven't already. Office Web Apps are fully compatible with their desktop counterparts, and while they're somewhat feature-limited you can use them in good conscience without having to pay a single cent.Microsoft rolls out free Office Web Apps to 15 additional countries originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
All you need is a Windows Live account, and it's well worth signing up for one if you haven't already. Office Web Apps are fully compatible with their desktop counterparts, and while they're somewhat feature-limited you can use them in good conscience without having to pay a single cent.Microsoft rolls out free Office Web Apps to 15 additional countries originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Sit on a Pile of Trash [Concrete]
This "Trash Cube", designed by Nicolas Le Moigne, uses leftover roofing material to make up its shape. When workers throw scrap fiber cement away, they toss it into a cube-shaped mold to form the seat. Recycling is useful. More »
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Gifts for Those Perpetually Covered in Cat Hair [Gift Guide 2010]
Don't let the name of this gift guide put you off—I haven't chosen 100 variations on the humble vacuum cleaner. Instead, there's seven smart, useful and stylish presents for the cat-lovers amongst us. Don't hide—I can see you. More »
Ping Introduces Social Playlists
Ping has rolled out new Social Playlists that you can make to share with your friends and followers. Social Playlists allows you to compile a seemingly limitless list of songs available in the iTunes Store, for your followers to buy.
The page-layout is similar to any album you would find in iTunes, including the ability to [...]Ping Introduces Social Playlists is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
The page-layout is similar to any album you would find in iTunes, including the ability to [...]Ping Introduces Social Playlists is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
AOL You've Got News app offers a slick reading experience in Google Chrome
AOL -- who happens to own Download Squad and Switched -- has been all over Google Chrome this year. They've already released a handful of extensions like Lifestream, SHOUTcast, and Offsite for Chrome and now they're offering up their first app in the Chrome Web Store.
Harkening back to days of yore, it's You've Got News. Unlike the New York Times app Seb showed you, You've Got News is a locally installed app -- not a link to a remotely hosted Web site. The app actually feels a bit like reading the newspaper: use your left and right arrow keys to flip through the main sections and your up and down keys to peruse a section's individual pages. You can also click on background pages in the margins to bring them into focus.Continue reading AOL You've Got News app offers a slick reading experience in Google ChromeAOL You've Got News app offers a slick reading experience in Google Chrome originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Harkening back to days of yore, it's You've Got News. Unlike the New York Times app Seb showed you, You've Got News is a locally installed app -- not a link to a remotely hosted Web site. The app actually feels a bit like reading the newspaper: use your left and right arrow keys to flip through the main sections and your up and down keys to peruse a section's individual pages. You can also click on background pages in the margins to bring them into focus.Continue reading AOL You've Got News app offers a slick reading experience in Google ChromeAOL You've Got News app offers a slick reading experience in Google Chrome originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 11 Dec 2010 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Crazy Coffee Science: Why You Should Salt Your Coffee and Expensive Espresso Machines Are Worth It [Coffee]
In a two-part interview about the massive coffee section in the even massiver 2400-page tome Modernist Cuisine by Nathan Myhrvold, one of the co-authors, Chris Young, reveals why salt takes the bitterness out of coffee better than sugar and insane, high-end espresso machines are worth it. [Eater, Eater] More »
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Monitor Security Cams From Anywhere With Your iPad
No matter where you are in the world you can easily monitor your security cameras from anywhere with your iPad using the uNetCams Multiple IP Camera Viewer app. This app streams MJPEG video feeds from your IP network cameras in real-time and has many useful features. Whether you have just one camera or hundreds of [...]
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Tegra 2 packing LG Star gives other phones an 'inferiority complex'
The LG Star is a device we have seen pop up a few times in recent weeks, but Engadget has gotten their hands on a prototype unit and put up a preview. Here are a couple highlights:The style of the phone reminded them of the Droid IncredibleThe 4-inch 800x480 panel is "gorgeous" Running Froyo but expected to launch with GinerbreadTegra 2 processor. And speaking of CPU power...Benchmarks are fast. As in crazy fast. As in a Quadrant score about 2x that of the Nexus 1 and 67 fps on Neocore. And this not on final hardware/software. WowYoutube HQ and Flash playback went off "without a hitch"So yes, I want one. LG will be at CES, which we will be covering extensively, so expect a lot more on this device come January. And if this is a hint of things to come from Nvidia's Tegra 2 chips, we are about to see a huge increase in the computing power of mobile devices. Click past the link for more pictures and a pair of videos. [Engadget] Tegra 2 packing LG Star gives other phones an 'inferiority complex' posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Saturday, December 11, 2010
A look at Grooveshark's massive HTML5 makeover
Grooveshark is somewhat of a house favorite here at Downloadsquad. It's one of the few music sites which isn't georestricted, which means Sebastian, Erez, Vlad, Sam and I can all enjoy the same music as our teammates in the U.S. This morning, I woke up to find a completely overhauled Grooveshark interface and there's one change which trumps all the visual tinkering: it's not built with Flash. The interface, at least, is pure HTML5 -- actual audio playback is still handled by the Flash plug-in.
This is Grooveshark's second big overhaul in three months. Erez walked you through the previous update back in September, and pretty much everything has now been changed. Take the jump to see more of the new Grooveshark at work!Continue reading A look at Grooveshark's massive HTML5 makeoverA look at Grooveshark's massive HTML5 makeover originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
This is Grooveshark's second big overhaul in three months. Erez walked you through the previous update back in September, and pretty much everything has now been changed. Take the jump to see more of the new Grooveshark at work!Continue reading A look at Grooveshark's massive HTML5 makeoverA look at Grooveshark's massive HTML5 makeover originally appeared on Download Squad on Sat, 04 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air
Spotify is an excellent music service. At least, it appears to be, based on what our friends in Europe tell us. North American resident, of course, are still geo-blocked from using Spotify -- though we had been promised a U.S. launch in 2010. With just under four weeks left in the year, it looks like the reports we heard in October weren't totally accurate.
In truth, Spotify is not close to closing deals with U.S. record labels. Apple was thought to be protracting Spotify's problems by playing on record industry fears of falling profits and painting the service in a bad light. Spotify has nearly 750,000 subscribers each paying $10 per month for the service, though, and the global online music biz is worth anywhere between $15 and $40 billion U.S. -- so it's unlikely that the labels won't get on board eventually. Even if profits from Spotify are comparatively small, they're better than any income when a potential listener grabs a P2P share instead of firing up a streaming app like Spotify.
When is this going to happen? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek could only say "We are definitely going to do the U.S., you'll see." But added, "I can't commit to a specific date."No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
In truth, Spotify is not close to closing deals with U.S. record labels. Apple was thought to be protracting Spotify's problems by playing on record industry fears of falling profits and painting the service in a bad light. Spotify has nearly 750,000 subscribers each paying $10 per month for the service, though, and the global online music biz is worth anywhere between $15 and $40 billion U.S. -- so it's unlikely that the labels won't get on board eventually. Even if profits from Spotify are comparatively small, they're better than any income when a potential listener grabs a P2P share instead of firing up a streaming app like Spotify.
When is this going to happen? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek could only say "We are definitely going to do the U.S., you'll see." But added, "I can't commit to a specific date."No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Google Cloud Print is now available
With the first Chrome OS release due to be unveiled by Google later today, this really shouldn't come as a surprise: Cloud Print is now fully active. You will need the latest Chrome Developer version installed. Head to your Google Chrome about:flags page and enable the Cloud Print Proxy, and you'll be instantly plugged in.
Your Cloud Print queue manager will display all the printers you've got installed on your computer, along with any active and recently completed print jobs. When you hover over a printer, a drop-down appears which enables you to share or delete the printer from Cloud Print.
We'll have more on Cloud Print, Chrome OS, and the Web Store later on -- Google news will be breaking all day.Continue reading Google Cloud Print is now availableGoogle Cloud Print is now available originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Your Cloud Print queue manager will display all the printers you've got installed on your computer, along with any active and recently completed print jobs. When you hover over a printer, a drop-down appears which enables you to share or delete the printer from Cloud Print.
We'll have more on Cloud Print, Chrome OS, and the Web Store later on -- Google news will be breaking all day.Continue reading Google Cloud Print is now availableGoogle Cloud Print is now available originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 07 Dec 2010 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Over Two-Thirds of U.S. Broadband Internet Connections Aren't Technically Broadband [Internet]
A recent report by the FCC shows that more than two-thirds of so-called broadband internet connections in the U.S. don't actually meet the minimum speed requirements of 4Mbps downtream and 1Mbps upstream to be considered broadband. More »
Microsoft rolls out free Office Web Apps to 15 additional countries
Microsoft began previewing Office Web Apps (OWA) back in September of 2009, and today the Office team has announced expanded availability of the free-to-use OWA. Originally available in just 11 countries, the total number has been more than doubled and is now open to users in China, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan.
All you need is a Windows Live account, and it's well worth signing up for one if you haven't already. Office Web Apps are fully compatible with their desktop counterparts, and while they're somewhat feature-limited you can use them in good conscience without having to pay a single cent.Microsoft rolls out free Office Web Apps to 15 additional countries originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
All you need is a Windows Live account, and it's well worth signing up for one if you haven't already. Office Web Apps are fully compatible with their desktop counterparts, and while they're somewhat feature-limited you can use them in good conscience without having to pay a single cent.Microsoft rolls out free Office Web Apps to 15 additional countries originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Droid 2 Dock Review: Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger
Picking out accessories for my Motorola Droid 2 is almost as exciting as the device itself or the applications that it will be running. The Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger is an amazing accessory, and a must-have for everyone that owns this device. How many times have you sat down at your desk, looked around for your charger, only to realize the cable has dropped behind the desk or become buried under all your paperwork? Well, fear no longer, let's take a look at this unit, and find out exactly why it is a must have for everyone.
Droid 2 Dock Review: Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Droid 2 Dock Review: Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
WeeMee Avatar Creator Holiday Update ? #followfriday give-away
WeeMee Avatar Creator [iTunes], the quick, easy way to make a fabulous looking new profile pic for Facebook, Twitter, or just to spice up your contacts, is back with an even more fabulous update filled with Christmas and Hanukkah items to really deck yourself out for the holidays. What could be better than that?
Getting [...]WeeMee Avatar Creator Holiday Update – #followfriday give-away is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
Getting [...]WeeMee Avatar Creator Holiday Update – #followfriday give-away is a story by TiPb. This feed is sponsored by The iPhone Blog Store. TiPb - The #1 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch Blog
3-way hardware accelerated browser rematch: Internet Explorer 9 finally on top (video)
Earlier this year, in June, I ran the first of my side-by-side deathmatches to try and work out which, if any, of the browsers is truly the hardware accelerated king. As it turned out, Firefox 4 and Internet Explorer 9 were pretty equally balanced. Just two months later, in August, Chrome had stolen the top spot and sent Firefox 4, in a fit of tears, to the bottom of the heap.
In the last five months, all three browsers have been maturing. Chrome has leapfrogged from version 7 to 9, Firefox has been working frantically on its JavaScript engine to catch Chrome, and Internet Explorer 9 has been quietly -- but confidently -- working behind the scenes on the entire package. The emergence of new features has all but ceased: all three vendors are now readying themselves for an epic market share battle at the start of 2011.
The good news is, at least for the users, is that all three browsers are very fast. All three browsers have significantly improved since August, both in speed and standards-compliance, and it's now clear that you'll enjoy the Web no matter your browser. The only real question mark hovers over Opera -- version 11 is meant to be hardware accelerated, but until we actually see it, who knows.
In this new deathmatch, there is no run-away winner. Firefox 4 certainly looks like the slowest of the three, and Chrome -- dirty, pulls-no-punches Chrome -- is definitely faster, but I still don't think it matches the shiny, smooth slickness of Microsoft's newest browser. Internet Explorer 9, if you watch its side-by-side performance and figure in its excellent results from other benchmarks, must surely be the current king of HTML5-enabled, hardware-accelerated browsers.Continue reading 3-way hardware accelerated browser rematch: Internet Explorer 9 finally on top (video)3-way hardware accelerated browser rematch: Internet Explorer 9 finally on top (video) originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
In the last five months, all three browsers have been maturing. Chrome has leapfrogged from version 7 to 9, Firefox has been working frantically on its JavaScript engine to catch Chrome, and Internet Explorer 9 has been quietly -- but confidently -- working behind the scenes on the entire package. The emergence of new features has all but ceased: all three vendors are now readying themselves for an epic market share battle at the start of 2011.
The good news is, at least for the users, is that all three browsers are very fast. All three browsers have significantly improved since August, both in speed and standards-compliance, and it's now clear that you'll enjoy the Web no matter your browser. The only real question mark hovers over Opera -- version 11 is meant to be hardware accelerated, but until we actually see it, who knows.
In this new deathmatch, there is no run-away winner. Firefox 4 certainly looks like the slowest of the three, and Chrome -- dirty, pulls-no-punches Chrome -- is definitely faster, but I still don't think it matches the shiny, smooth slickness of Microsoft's newest browser. Internet Explorer 9, if you watch its side-by-side performance and figure in its excellent results from other benchmarks, must surely be the current king of HTML5-enabled, hardware-accelerated browsers.Continue reading 3-way hardware accelerated browser rematch: Internet Explorer 9 finally on top (video)3-way hardware accelerated browser rematch: Internet Explorer 9 finally on top (video) originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 30 Nov 2010 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Droid 2 Dock Review: Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger
Picking out accessories for my Motorola Droid 2 is almost as exciting as the device itself or the applications that it will be running. The Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger is an amazing accessory, and a must-have for everyone that owns this device. How many times have you sat down at your desk, looked around for your charger, only to realize the cable has dropped behind the desk or become buried under all your paperwork? Well, fear no longer, let's take a look at this unit, and find out exactly why it is a must have for everyone.
Droid 2 Dock Review: Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Droid 2 Dock Review: Motorola Multimedia Desktop Charger posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
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The Google Nexus S shows off the new Maps app
We saw Andy Rubin showing off the new Google Maps application on the mystery Motorola Honeycomb tablet on Monday, now we get to see Google showing it off on the upcoming Nexus S. While it's a render, the 3D buildings and smooth scrolling look great, and it's something we're all looking forward to getting our hands on. And let's be honest, the way the video was embedded into a frame of Nexus S goodness, well that's just plain cool. Be sure to hit the source link and see for yourself, and we have the video itself after the break. [Google]
The Google Nexus S shows off the new Maps app posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
The Google Nexus S shows off the new Maps app posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
CrunchGear Week in Review: Training Edition
Here are some of last week’s stories on CrunchGear: Five Days of Festivus Contest: Win $500 To Spend On Presents TDK?s Retro-Futuristic Boomboxes Look Sweet Gift Guide: The 10 Worst Toys Of The Season If This Model Train Was Much Bigger, They?d Just Call It A Train Nooka?s Zub Zayu, Another Tasteful Abstact Wristwatch Five [...]
Hacked Microsoft Kinect trained to recognize objects
With the release of OpenKinect, an open-source library that lets PC users interact with Microsoft's depth-sensing and environment-recognizing Kinect, crazy-cool applications of the technology are beginning to emerge. In this video (embedded after the break), one creative hacker mashes together a bunch of open-source libraries to create... well, a modern-day equivalent of HAL 9000.
Using OpenKinect as an interface, OpenCV to process the captured images, CMU Sphinx to recognize speech and Festvox to synthesize speech, one hacker was able to create a program that recognizes random real-world objects and communicates with a user in real time. He notes in the video's description that it's just a 'proof of concept', but one wonders how long it actually took him to cobble it together because the video was uploaded only a few days after OpenKinect's release.
The most exciting prospect though, in my opinion, is that Microsoft must surely be working on their own in-house tools (and games!) to better utilize Kinect's potential. The cocky work of lone cowboy coders is one thing, but next-generation interfaces from powerhouses like Microsoft are something else.Continue reading Hacked Microsoft Kinect trained to recognize objectsHacked Microsoft Kinect trained to recognize objects originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Using OpenKinect as an interface, OpenCV to process the captured images, CMU Sphinx to recognize speech and Festvox to synthesize speech, one hacker was able to create a program that recognizes random real-world objects and communicates with a user in real time. He notes in the video's description that it's just a 'proof of concept', but one wonders how long it actually took him to cobble it together because the video was uploaded only a few days after OpenKinect's release.
The most exciting prospect though, in my opinion, is that Microsoft must surely be working on their own in-house tools (and games!) to better utilize Kinect's potential. The cocky work of lone cowboy coders is one thing, but next-generation interfaces from powerhouses like Microsoft are something else.Continue reading Hacked Microsoft Kinect trained to recognize objectsHacked Microsoft Kinect trained to recognize objects originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Friday, December 10, 2010
Philips set to release the T910 in the Asian market
Philips is set to release another Android device, the T910, in the Asian market. The phone will run OPhone, which is an operating system in China based on Android. The T910 will sport:3.5-inch touchscreen5 MP camera with Auto-focusBattery: 1530 mAh Lithium-IonBluetooth 2.0WiFi180 MB internal memorymicroSD (up to 32 GB)900/1800/1900 MHz TD-SCDMA (3G)If you're in China and are a fan of Philips, you'll soon be able to purchase the T910. No date has been given, but expect to see it soon. [Mobiset ru]Philips set to release the T910 in the Asian market posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
It's Not Your Grandpa's Planetarium Anymore
Nearly three thousand planetariums dot the U.S. terrestrial landscape, featuring celestial shows about stars, planets, solar systems and galaxies, often projected onto an overhead dome-shaped screen by a technology that hasn't changed much since it was introduced in 1923: the "star ball."
Google Wave looks set to be rescued by Apache
The Apache Software Foundation, that is, not an ominously portentous, Wagner-blaring helicopter.
The beleaguered Wave project, which Google has ceased developing, will soon shut down. Last week, Google gave us the ability to export our existing waves as Zip files, and now, thanks to Apache and the Wave in a Box off-shoot, you may soon have somewhere to import them to. It won't be exactly the same as Google Wave, but it could be pretty damn close.
The Register is reporting that the Apache Software Group is looking to roll Wave in a Box into its current management and build systems. It's currently only in the incubator phase, but the the full proposal for Apache Wave reads like a serious, concerted effort. There are a ton of Googlers on the list of code committers, at any rate.
If all goes to plan, you may soon be able to easily set up your very own Wave server, for internal collaboration efforts. Who knows, maybe big-name email and instant messaging providers like Microsoft, Yahoo and Google will one day provide an end point for our waves!Google Wave looks set to be rescued by Apache originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
The beleaguered Wave project, which Google has ceased developing, will soon shut down. Last week, Google gave us the ability to export our existing waves as Zip files, and now, thanks to Apache and the Wave in a Box off-shoot, you may soon have somewhere to import them to. It won't be exactly the same as Google Wave, but it could be pretty damn close.
The Register is reporting that the Apache Software Group is looking to roll Wave in a Box into its current management and build systems. It's currently only in the incubator phase, but the the full proposal for Apache Wave reads like a serious, concerted effort. There are a ton of Googlers on the list of code committers, at any rate.
If all goes to plan, you may soon be able to easily set up your very own Wave server, for internal collaboration efforts. Who knows, maybe big-name email and instant messaging providers like Microsoft, Yahoo and Google will one day provide an end point for our waves!Google Wave looks set to be rescued by Apache originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Google Groups receives an almighty restyle and rebirth
With nary a muffled fanfare and eclipsed by Google's other massive releases over the past two days, Google Groups has been significantly revamped. In true, modern-day Google style, it now looks almost... pretty. It's only the first step of an overhaul, too -- there's more to come, including improved spam control, moderation and search features.
Google has focused on the discussions aspect of Groups first -- so while finding new groups and creating new topics has a shiny new UI, you will have to return to the old interface to perform administrative tasks. Check the New Groups vs. Old Groups page for more info.
As TechCrunch's Siegler mentions, the new style feels more than a little like Wave. With Wave's retirement, the redistribution of its team members, and Google's re-use of JavaScript libraries (and thus UI elements), it's safe to assume that some of Wave might have ended up in Groups. Still, who cares -- Groups looks so much better now.Google Groups receives an almighty restyle and rebirth originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Google has focused on the discussions aspect of Groups first -- so while finding new groups and creating new topics has a shiny new UI, you will have to return to the old interface to perform administrative tasks. Check the New Groups vs. Old Groups page for more info.
As TechCrunch's Siegler mentions, the new style feels more than a little like Wave. With Wave's retirement, the redistribution of its team members, and Google's re-use of JavaScript libraries (and thus UI elements), it's safe to assume that some of Wave might have ended up in Groups. Still, who cares -- Groups looks so much better now.Google Groups receives an almighty restyle and rebirth originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
'Tis the Season for Rolling Releases
Ah, the holiday season. Children may have visions of sugarplums dancing in their heads, but here in the Linux blogosphere, it's been something a bit different. Rolling releases, that is. Yes, there must be something about this time of year that has made tongues more likely to wag and Linux bloggers more likely to think about daily updates.
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No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air
Spotify is an excellent music service. At least, it appears to be, based on what our friends in Europe tell us. North American resident, of course, are still geo-blocked from using Spotify -- though we had been promised a U.S. launch in 2010. With just under four weeks left in the year, it looks like the reports we heard in October weren't totally accurate.
In truth, Spotify is not close to closing deals with U.S. record labels. Apple was thought to be protracting Spotify's problems by playing on record industry fears of falling profits and painting the service in a bad light. Spotify has nearly 750,000 subscribers each paying $10 per month for the service, though, and the global online music biz is worth anywhere between $15 and $40 billion U.S. -- so it's unlikely that the labels won't get on board eventually. Even if profits from Spotify are comparatively small, they're better than any income when a potential listener grabs a P2P share instead of firing up a streaming app like Spotify.
When is this going to happen? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek could only say "We are definitely going to do the U.S., you'll see." But added, "I can't commit to a specific date."No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
In truth, Spotify is not close to closing deals with U.S. record labels. Apple was thought to be protracting Spotify's problems by playing on record industry fears of falling profits and painting the service in a bad light. Spotify has nearly 750,000 subscribers each paying $10 per month for the service, though, and the global online music biz is worth anywhere between $15 and $40 billion U.S. -- so it's unlikely that the labels won't get on board eventually. Even if profits from Spotify are comparatively small, they're better than any income when a potential listener grabs a P2P share instead of firing up a streaming app like Spotify.
When is this going to happen? Spotify CEO Daniel Ek could only say "We are definitely going to do the U.S., you'll see." But added, "I can't commit to a specific date."No Spotify in the U.S. this year, label deals still up in the air originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Bill Clinton Warns Dreamforce Crowd About Wikileaks Threat
Former President Bill Clinton's keynote speech Wednesday at Dreamforce 2010 in San Francisco was delayed because his flight came in late, so Salesforce.com Chairman and CEO Marc Benioff got entertainer Stevie Wonder on stage to talk about his life. When president Clinton finally appeared almost an hour late at 5:50 p.m., Wonder introduced him.
Message Continuity quietly replicates Exchange data to Google Apps
Are you administering an Exchange server at work? Constantly fretting over the possibility of unplanned downtime leading to a user revolt? Google's offering a new tool which could save your bacon. It's called Message Continuity, and it provides you with a Gmail fallback option should you experience an Exchange outage.
Message Continuity replicates your Echange users' mail, calendar entries, and contacts -- but tasks are not supported at the moment. The tool is based upon Postini, which Google acquired in 2007, and it certainly looks like a slick way to ensure you're always prepared for a mail-related disaster.
... And so the Google van pulls up with its tinted windows, offering delicious candy to administrators... How many will bite?Message Continuity quietly replicates Exchange data to Google Apps originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
Message Continuity replicates your Echange users' mail, calendar entries, and contacts -- but tasks are not supported at the moment. The tool is based upon Postini, which Google acquired in 2007, and it certainly looks like a slick way to ensure you're always prepared for a mail-related disaster.
... And so the Google van pulls up with its tinted windows, offering delicious candy to administrators... How many will bite?Message Continuity quietly replicates Exchange data to Google Apps originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 10 Dec 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
UberTwitter beta arrives on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch
UberTwitter, the definitive BlackBerry Twitter app, has finally made the leap to iOS. The app bears the beta moniker, but Engadget seems to think that the final release will be as soon as December.
UberTwitter, other than being a very polished app, only really has one unique feature: UberView (please forgive my continuing lack of umlauts). UberView, with a quick flick of the phone into landscape orientation, shows you a preview of links contained in tweets -- handy for when you don't want to open up a browser, or indeed expose your iDevice to potentially malicious websites.
Other than that, UberTwitter for iOS provides the usual slew of Twitter miscellany: tweet pictures, add your location, change your avatar, send Direct Messages (!!!) and more.
UberTwitter for iOS [iTunes] -- Free
Gallery: UberTwitterUberTwitter beta arrives on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
UberTwitter, other than being a very polished app, only really has one unique feature: UberView (please forgive my continuing lack of umlauts). UberView, with a quick flick of the phone into landscape orientation, shows you a preview of links contained in tweets -- handy for when you don't want to open up a browser, or indeed expose your iDevice to potentially malicious websites.
Other than that, UberTwitter for iOS provides the usual slew of Twitter miscellany: tweet pictures, add your location, change your avatar, send Direct Messages (!!!) and more.
UberTwitter for iOS [iTunes] -- Free
Gallery: UberTwitterUberTwitter beta arrives on the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments
PlayStation Phone runs Neocore -- poorly -- on video
The guys over at Engadget just got their hands on a video showing off the Sony PlayStation Phone (aka the Zeus, Z1) running benchmark program Neocore. As you can see above, it didn't fare so well, but keep in mind that this is prototype hardware and software. Sony seems to want gaming to be a main focus of the phone, so we fully expect the GPU to blow away benchmarks once the phone is finally released. Suffice to say, yes, it will run Angry Birds. Click past the break to see the video in action. [Engadget]
PlayStation Phone runs Neocore -- poorly -- on video posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
CrunchGear Week in Review: Rev Edition
Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Impending Wikileaks Release Could Be ?Embarrassing? To Foreign Governments Smartfish Whirl Mini Signals The End Of The Tired Wrist Era Gran Turismo 5 Review Round-up: Yeah It?s Good (But *How* Good?) Visiting Sports Authority On Black Friday? Don?t forget Your FourSquare Death/Star (Episode 1): The [...]
iPad Web App Converts Flash Video On The Fly
Transmedia has introduced the new Glide OS 4.0, a cloud-based operating system that is ad-free, full of great productivity apps and best of all is compatible with the Apple iPad. It has great syncing capabilities and runs right from your iPad’s browser. It operates like an online mobile desktop. With Glide OS you can share [...]
Thursday, December 9, 2010
LG says Optimus One line will get Gingerbread, now quit asking
This is why carriers and manufacturers don't often say if and when an update is coming. LG first said on Facebook that an update to Gingerbread couldn't happen for its Optimus One line of Android smartphones (that includes the Optimus S, T, LG Vortex and any other alphabetical variants in the U.S.). Later, on its website, it said that was wrong, and it'd have to consider an update. And now, again on its website again it's saying the Optimus One line indeed will be updated.LG will upgrade all Optimus One smartphones currently using the Froyo OS to the next version of the Android OS, Gingerbread. Details of the upgrade schedule will be announced locally in due course. We sincerely apologize for the confusion and misunderstanding that was caused regarding this issue.Some phones will get official updates. Some won't. There will be much gnashing of teeth. But given that Gingerbread is officially all of four days old -- and only the SDK has been released, not source code for the manufacturers -- a little patience wouldn't kill anybody, would it?Yes, some HTC phones will be updated. Yes, some Samsung phones (probably) will be updated. Yes some Motorola phones will be updated. And we'll have new phones that are released between now and then. It's the circle of life, people. [LG] Thanks to everyone who sent this in.LG says Optimus One line will get Gingerbread, now quit asking posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
CrunchGear Week in Review: Training Edition
Here are some of last week’s stories on CrunchGear: Five Days of Festivus Contest: Win $500 To Spend On Presents TDK?s Retro-Futuristic Boomboxes Look Sweet Gift Guide: The 10 Worst Toys Of The Season If This Model Train Was Much Bigger, They?d Just Call It A Train Nooka?s Zub Zayu, Another Tasteful Abstact Wristwatch Five [...]
Chrome To Phone gets a small update
I guess the folks at Google decided it was time to update a lot of things today, all of which is likely minor preparations for Gingerbread. Either way, we'll take em. If you're making use of Chrome to phone you'll want to be sure you get that updated to the latest release made available. The change log is that of a short one, and notes the addition of a history tab for links previously sent to your device which can be sorted. While there is likely other bug fixes here, nothing major that Google felt the need to point out.
Chrome To Phone gets a small update posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Chrome To Phone gets a small update posted originally by Android CentralSponsored by Android Cases and Accessories
Mind-Mapping Apps: Lightweight Labyrinth, Quick-Witted VYM and Simple Semantik
Mind map tools offer users a system to graphically think through complex ideas in a somewhat controlled space on the computer screen. This type of software makes it easy to link related ideas with lines, branches and multiple colors in much the same way you would "think" about a topic with a scratch pad and pencil. Think of mind mapping as a form of electronic brainstorming.
IFan Case Charges iPhone with Wind Power
The iPhone uses a lot of power. Whether the battery is too small or we just feel compelled to play with it more than with other devices doesn’t matter. What matters is that half way through the day, you can find yourself with a dead phone. Tjeerd Veenhoven decided to do something about it, and [...]
Amazon Could Be the Next Site Brought Down by Wikileaks' Supporters [Wikileaks]
Wikileaks' powerful allies have declared war against Amazon.com, after already ticking PayPal, Visa and Mastercard off their lists this week. Given Wikileaks was booted from Amazon's servers last week, it's not surprising the site has been thrown in the stocks. More »
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