Thursday, April 7, 2011

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Sony S1 Android Honeycomb Tablet Coming This Summer

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 05:14 AM PDT

Sony's President Sir Howard Stringer has revealed in an interview to Nikkei (the Japanese business newspaper) that Sony will release its first tablet with Honeycomb Android platform this year. He also confirmed that Google's HoneyComb 3.0 would be the Tablet Operating System on the device. Google has earlier made it very clear that HoneyComb 3.0 would be the operating system for Tablets and not Mobiles.

The company is serious in their entry in the tablet market and even plans to take the second place in the tablet market behind Apple's iPad by year 2012. In order for this to happen the company has to deliver a truly exceptional device since it will be facing strong competition from several manufacturers who are releasing their Android tablets this year.

Probable Specs of S1:

* NVIDIA Tegra 2
* Dual core processor
* GeForce Graphics Chip
* Multi touch screen 9.4 inches
* 1280 × 800 Resolution
* Native support for the PlayStation platform Suite

It seems a little odd that Sony is talking about delays of the NGP at the same time they’re announcing tablets to ship this year, but I suppose it all comes down to where the hardware is being manufactured.

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64GB iPhone 5 May Come With New Toshiba SmartNAND

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 04:49 AM PDT

Toshiba has launched its next-generation 24-nanometer (nm) NAND flash product family, the SmartNAND. The SmartNAND series integrates leading-edge 24nm process NAND flash technology with a control chip that supports error correction code (ECC) and is available in densities ranging from 4 to 64 gigabyte (GB).

The other good news is the storage options on these SmartNAND chips goes up to 64GB with the 64GB model set to appear by August. However, as we all know from experience, Apple likes to be first to market with new components if it sees an advantage in using them.

Samples of the new SmartNAND family are available in mid-April and mass production will begin in the second quarter of CY2011 (April to June). Mass production of the 64GB version doesn’t begin until Q3 2011 which is in line with recent rumors that estimate the iPhone 5 will be released this fall.

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Intel to Launch Core i7 Processors for New Macbook Air

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 04:40 AM PDT

Intel is going to launch its Sandy Bridge ultra low voltage CPUs for the next generation MacBook Air. These processors would bring in Ultra Low Voltage technology-based Sandy Bridge. These new CPUs will replace the current Core i7 680UM version that comes with a clock speed of 1.46GHz and give a maximum of 2.53GHz of speed.

Fudzilla's recent report reads:

This CPU replaces the Core i7 680UM clocked at 1.46GHz and ability to Turbo all the way to 2.53 GHz. The 680 UM is a part of a dying breed of Calpella processors that only launched in Q3 2010. The new Sandy Bridge based 2657M now has 1.6GHz clock and single core Turbo all the way to 2.7GHz. Of course this is a Sandy Bridge part.

The Core i7 2657M is still a 17W maximal TDP, has two cores and four threads as well as 4MB of cache memory. It continues with Intel HD 3000 graphics and FSB 1333 tradition. Once it launches it will sell for $317 for a mobile version, as long as you buy at least a 1000 of them, and the launch schedule is Q2 2011.

2657M i7 processors will still have a TDP (Thermal Design Power), 2 cores, 4 threads and 1333 FSB. It will also incorporate 4MB of internal cache memory and an Intel HD 3000 graphics processor directly into the CPU itself. The new CPU is expected to be released in Q2 2011. Currently MacBook Air comes with Core i7 680UM version, however with the release of the new 2657M i7 processor MacBook Air sure will get a major advantage.

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Samsung Confirms WiFi-only Galaxy Tab

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 04:19 AM PDT

Samsung has now finally officially confirmed the launch details for its WiFi-only Galaxy Tab and it available for purchase at multiple retail stores and online outlets.Consumers receive chance to purchase WiFi-only version of Samsung’s award-winning Android platform mobile tablet and specs otherwise remain the same as the 3G version, including a 7-inch 1024 x 600 display, 32GB of internal storage (with a microSD card slot for up to an additional 32GB), rear and front-facing cameras and Android 2.2 with support for Flash 10.1……….


 

Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S. announced that several retail stores and Web sites will carry the WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab by April 10, offering customers the opportunity to buy this powerful and compact mobile tablet for $349.99. Consumers can visit http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/galaxy-tab for a complete list of retail outlets selling the WiFi Galaxy Tab.The Galaxy Tab is powered by the Android2.2 platform and has a 7-inch TFT display with a 1024 x 600 resolution. The super-light and sleek device weighs just 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and easily fits in a pocket or purse. The Galaxy Tab includes 32 GB of internal storage and offers microSD expansion to allow for up to 32 GB of additional storage.“The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the first truly mobile tablet on the market, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in one hand while typing or navigating the Web with the other.”"We are excited to have the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab join our growing portfolio of Galaxy-branded devices,” said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Mobile. “The 7-inch Galaxy Tab is the first truly mobile tablet on the market, allowing users to comfortably hold the device in one hand while typing or navigating the Web with the other.”

 

The Galaxy Tab supports Adobe Flash Player 10.1 to deliver an enhanced content experience and allow users to engage with thousands of sites with rich Adobe Flash Player compatible applications and content including games, animations, rich Internet applications (RIAs), data presentations and visualizations, ecommerce, video, music and more. Plus, the device is designed with a rear-facing 3 megapixel camera for taking pictures on-the-go, and a front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera and camcorder for video chat.In addition, the Galaxy Tab includes access to Media Hub, Samsung’s own content service, offering a vast lineup of critically acclaimed films and TV programs for rent or purchase. The biggest and best names in entertainment, including CBS, MTV Networks, NBC Universal, Paramount and Warner Bros. provide new release movies, next day TV episodes and full TV show seasons to the robust Media Hub library. Media Hub also promotes content sharing, including the ability to send purchased films and TV programming to as many as five devices that carry the Media Hub application.

Services like Google Maps Navigation and Google Goggles are available on Google’s Android platform. With useful location-based services like Google Maps, consumers can search in Standard English instead of entering an exact address. A search-by-voice function is just as intuitive, meaning searches can also be completed easily on the go. Google Goggles is a powerful, visual search tool that uses the Samsung GALAXY Tab‘s camera to uncover information an image of a landmark or artwork is automatically used to perform a search, delivering relevant content like a description or history. In addition, with a camera, users can enjoy various augmented reality services which are downloadable in the application market. Plus, Galaxy Tab users have full access to more than 150,000 applications available for download from the Android Market.The Galaxy Tab keep users organized and connected with Samsung’s Social Hub application. Social Hub works with the user’s Messaging and Contacts to initiate the sending and receiving of information, whether it is e-mail, instant messaging, social network updates or SMS messages. Additionally, calendar information from portal calendars, such as Google Calendar, and social networking services are displayed together in one calendar with two-way synchronization.The WiFi Galaxy Tab joins other popular products under the premium Samsung Galaxy brand, including the upcoming Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy 8.9, Galaxy Player 5.0 and Galaxy Player 4.0 and the portfolio of Galaxy S smartphones.



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Sprint Novatel MiFi 3G / 4G

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:54 AM PDT

Sprint launches Novatel MiFi 3G / 4G mobile hotspot and it is a fast and easy way to get multiple devices online with Sprint’s unlimited mobile broadband.Sprint Novatel MiFi 3G / 4G will run you $79.99 on a two-year contract and comes packing Novatel’s rather novel MiFi OS which is actually a stripped-down version of LInux that lets you take advantage of various widgets and applications………


With the ultra-compact award-winning MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot by Novatel Wireless, Sprint brings customers the portability of the MiFi design with one-touch connectivity for up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices, including tablets, eReaders, laptops or gaming consoles. MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot easily supports all the needs of a family household, a frequent traveler who wants to avoid Wi-Fi charges, or even a small business team with a form factor about the size of a credit card.Sprint is the first carrier to launch a 4G MiFi Intelligent Mobile Hotspot preloaded with MiFi OS, widgets and application support, adding capabilities beyond just pure Internet connectivity and ensuring customers a reliable device that can easily be upgraded with the newest widgets and applications.Its predecessor, the MiFi 2200 by Novatel Wireless, was the industry’s first and leading 3G Intelligent Mobile Hotspot. This version with 4G accessibility offers download speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G service. It also features an intuitive external display with status indicators for battery, signal strength, GPS, roaming and number of connected devices as well as improved battery life and shared storage capability through a microSD slot for up to a 32GB memory card. It supports Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.

 

As the 17th 4G-capable device announced from Sprint, MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot will cost $79.99 (excluding taxes) on a new two-year service agreement (or eligible upgrade). Starting on April 3 the device became available via Direct Ship, and will be available at all Sprint retail channels, including www.sprint.com and 1-800-Sprint1 starting on April 17.MiFi 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot requires activation on a Sprint 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Plan starting as low as $49.99 per month. The device can be used on both the Sprint 3G and 4G networks. This flexibility allows customers to enjoy 4G performance in any of the 71 Sprint 4G markets or to use Sprint’s reliable, nationwide 3G network.

Features :

  • GPS-enabled
  • WiFi Protected Setup enabled
  • No software installation required, just plug in and connect
  • Browser user interface for configuration
  • Datalink 3G/4G
  • Battery: 1500mAh – Over 4 hours of usage; 60 hours of standby time
  • 4G data speeds (WiMAX) – Peak download speeds of more than 10 Mbps; average download speeds of 3-6 Mbps
  • 3G data speeds (EV-DO Rev. A) – Peak download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps; peak upload speeds of 1.8 Mbps; average download speeds of 600 kbps-1.4 Mbps.
  • Compatibility: Wi-Fi, Windows, MAC OS® , Linux
  • Weight: 85 grams with battery (3 oz.)
  • Antenna: Integrated Wi-Fi and GPS antenna
  • Wireless Connectivity: 802.11b/g/n

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Casio EXILIM 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:45 AM PDT

The Casio bring the innovation and advancement synonymous with Casio’s EXILIM line.This camera has simplified features and improved image quality. This EXILIM comes with 12.1 Megapixel Optical Sensor Resolution, a 2.7-inch LCD monitor and a CCD-shift image stabilization mechanism. The new camera provides the best in basic photography functions beautiful imaging with reduced noise and long battery life for many hours of use. This is an Amazon’s product review. Checkout more detail bellow.

Product Features:
* Best Shot Mode: 41 Best Shot Modes are available to help you quickly adjust with a range of settings so that you always get a perfect shot
* CCD Shift Stabilization: This feature stabilizes the image mechanically during recording whenever camera movement is detected. Images come out crisp and clear, even under conditions that are prone to camera movement
* Dynamic Photo Animated e-Greetings: Place your subject on any background: Thanks to the high-speed image processing capability of the new engine, a moving subject can be cut out of a number of images that have been shot and combined with a different still shot that forms the background
* One Button Video: One-Button Video makes it very easy for you to switch back and forth between still and video modes to capture the perfect moment
* 10X Ultra Wide Zoom Lens (24mm): A 24mm 10X Ultra-Wide Zoom lens helps you capture beautiful wide open vistas

Technical Details:
* Brand Name: Casio
* Model: EX-H5SR
* Optical Sensor Resolution: 12 MP
* Optical zoom: 10 x

At the heart of the new Casio is Casio’s next-generation EXILIM Engine 5.0, which provides advanced digital image quality and allows the camera to perform digital noise filtering in accordance with the conditions that caused the noise to be generated. Even when shooting with high sensitivity, noise is minimized without sacrificing resolution. EXILIM Engine 5.0 offers high quality beautiful images and reduced noise in an instant.

In addition to the high-powered benefits of the Casio, the camera is designed with a unique Simple Operations feature. Crafted with dedicated buttons for the capturing, play back and deleting of images and video, the EX-H5 simplifies the operation of the camera for new users. Simple Operations demonstrates Casio’s dedication to developing cameras with top-notch capabilities that allow novice users to maximize their photo taking experience.

That’s all about the Casio EXILIM 12.1 Megapixel Digital Camera. This camera is available in Amazon.com. You can directly order or Buy form here.
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Toyota Sells One-Millionth Prius in the U.S

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 03:08 AM PDT

Japanese automaker Toyota announced Wednesday that it has officially sold its one millionth Prius on American soil and it also reached a couple of other sales milestones in the last six months with worldwide Prius sales reaching two million in October and overall Toyota hybrid sales exceeding three million in March………..

 

Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc announced the one-millionth sale of the Toyota Prius, the world’s first mass-produced hybrid gas-electric vehicle, in the United States. It is the third milestone for Toyota’s hybrid lineup in the last six months that started with the announcement of worldwide Toyota Prius sales topping two million in October 2010 and overall global Toyota hybrid sales passing three million last month.“Since the Prius went on sale eleven years ago not a year has gone by when it hasn’t been the number one selling hybrid vehicle in the U.S,” said Bob Carter, Toyota Division group vice president and general manager. “Prius has become synonymous with the word hybrid and as we see fuel prices starting to rise again, it has accounted for more than 60 percent of hybrid passenger car sales so far this year. Prius paved the way for hybrids and while it is still the hybrid leader in sales and fuel economy, I’m proud to say that since its introduction, 13 other auto brands have seen the benefits of hybrid technology and joined the hybrid market.”

 

The third-generation Prius topped the EPA’s list of the Most Fuel Efficient Vehicles for 2011. It has been named the Best Overall Value of the Year for the last nine years in a row by IntelliChoice and has the highest owner loyalty of any mid-size vehicle for four of the last five years according to R.L. Polk. More than 97 percent of all Toyota Prii sold since 2000 are still on the road.Since it was introduced in the U.S. in 2000, Prius, when compared to the average car, has saved American consumers more than an estimated 881 million gallons of gas, $2.19 billion in fuel costs, and 12.4 million tons of CO2 emissions.In January 2011 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Toyota debuted the Prius v, the first vehicle to be debuted as part of the Prius family marketing strategy. Prius v, which goes on sale in third quarter of 2011, is a mid-size vehicle that provides more than 50 percent additional interior cargo space than the current Prius. In early 2012 Prius will launch two more Prius family members – the Prius c compact hybrid vehicle and the Prius Plug-in Hybrid vehicle.

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PogoPlug Video and Buffalo CloudStor

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:38 AM PDT

PogoPlug Video and Buffalo CloudStor now shipping, streaming your stuff all over the place and both PogoPlug Video and its storage-sporting cousin, the Buffalo CloudStor put their own unique twist on the firm’s remote access service.PogoPlug Video is now available exclusively from Best Buy for $200, allows you to hook up your external hard drives and share streaming video, music and images to devices anywhere with internet access………


 

Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking and network and direct attached storage solutions announced the highly anticipated, revolutionary Buffalo CloudStor personal storage solution is now shipping. First revealed at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, CloudStor goes beyond simple storage, creating a portal to freely access and share photos, videos, music and much more with anyone, anywhere through the cloud. Unlike online storage services, CloudStor has no capacity or service fees. Just plug it in, turn it on and create your free account at mycloudstor.com. CloudStor comes with everything you need to get started. You just have to be free to share."Digital content consumption has moved beyond traditional channels along with how it is stored and accessed," said Ralph Spagnola, vice president of sales at Buffalo Technology. "Bringing CloudStor to market delivers on Buffalo's promise of simplifying data mobility, allowing you to access and share your content freely, with anyone, anywhere."

 

At the center of every CloudStor is the Pogoplug cloud service. The popular service connects users to their storage and allows them to freely access and share their storage anywhere in the world. CloudStor is the first and only Pogoplug device with integrated storage. Files are securely shared between people and there is no need for user setup; just email a link to your family and friends. Consumers' digital content always resides on CloudStor and the online service is only used to connect users and guests to specified files on the device.In addition, CloudStor offers many traditional consumer network attached storage features including private share support for LAN based network sharing and pairing with the popular µTorrent client, allowing users to offload the task of downloading torrent files from computers to CloudStor. Buffalo CloudStor can also stream to popular media devices, including Sony PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.Plus, CloudStor has an integrated Time Machine backup system that allows Mac users to use Time Machine to backup their systems to CloudStor when at home.The Buffalo CloudStor is backed by a limited one-year warranty that includes toll-free 24/7 US based technical support. CloudStor is now available at an estimated street price of $149.99 for the 1 TB CloudStor (CS-WX1.0TL), $209.99 for the 2 TB CloudStor (CS-WX2.0TL) and $249.99 for the 2 TB CloudStor Pro (CS-WV2.0TL). Buffalo products can be purchased through distribution, online resellers and Buffalo's ecommerce website.

 

Features :

  • Stream video in the highest quality possible
  • No pre-transcode required for playback of the most popular video formats
  • Watch movies on your mobile device from anywhere, instantly
  • Stream high-resolution photos and videos directly to most media players, Playstation®3, Xbox 360 and Internet-enabled televisions

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Acer Aspire Z5761 All-In-One Debut UK

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 02:37 AM PDT

Acer’s new all-in-one desktop pc Acer Aspire Z5761 has launched in the UK and has starting price of £799 (around $1,303). As Chris Davies at slashgear.com recently noted, the Z5761 comes with a choice of processors including an Intel Core i5-2400S, an i5-2500S or a Core i7-2600S.

The Aspire Z5761 also has the option of NVIDIA's GeForce GT440, GT435M and GT420 GPUs and a choice of hybrid digital/analog TV tuners. It also comes with Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (b/g/n), a 2-megapixel webcam and a DVD burner/Blu-ray reader.

The Acer Aspire Z5761 all-in-one desktop – which runs Windows 7 and comes with a variety of pre-installed apps – has plenty of connectivity options including audio in/out, VGA, 8 USB 2.0 ports and a memory card reader. Other specs include a fast 5ms response time and a built in 5w stereo speaker system.

The Z5761 multi-touch touchscreen all-in-one will be available to purchase from early May, with a starting price of £799.

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Download RedSn0w 0.9.6rc10 Untethered Jailbreak For iOS 4.3.1

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 01:55 AM PDT

Just a few minute ago, the famous iPhone Dev Team member @MuscleNerd has released an updated version of RedSn0w 0.9.6rc10 Untethered Jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1. This updated version brings boot animation (This feature was also added in Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1 for Windows) & enhancements.

Those running redsn0w may have noticed we enabled too many Settings options in some versions of the jailbreak (for instance, what you want your side switch to do, even if you have no side switch because you're not using an iPad). Release rc10 of redsn0w corrects that (you can just run it over your existing jailbreak…be sure to de-select Cydia to avoid package conflicts).

Along the way, we've also added the option to enable boot animations…these animations can be installed via Cydia, but be sure to select which animation to use via the Settings->Bootlogo setting after you've downloaded an animation (and again, you can just run rc10 over your existing jailbreak…be sure to de-select Cydia to avoid package conflicts).

(The boot animation we tested against was "Android Boot Logo". It correctly installs all the dependencies needed to run the animation at each boot).

For who have already jailbroken their iOS device using RedSn0w 0.9.6rc9 can run the latest version of RedSn0w 0.9.6rc10 on top it and select Boot Animation. But, keep in mind to dis select Cydia to avoid package conflicts.

Once done, simply follow the Step 2 onwards in the guide posted here to install "Apple Boot Logo" (aka Animate), and you're well on your way to some animated goodness.

* Download RedSn0w 0.9.6rc10 For Mac
* Download RedSn0w 0.9.6rc10 For Windows

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WordPress Updated to Version 2.7.2 for iOS

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 12:56 AM PDT

WordPress for iOS (iPhone and iPad) was a buggy mess of an app for version after version starting shortly after its initial release in 2008. WordPress has been updated for iOS devices, the updated version is 2.7.2. With the latest version, it will be easier to manage your Blog from your iOS device.

The update includes:

* Fixed crash when the password had a space, on comment moderation, plus 7 more.
* Several bugfixes.
* Use blavatars instead of favicons.
* XML-RPC fix for self-hosted blogs.

What's next for WordPress for iOS

Their plan for the next release, version 2.8, includes the following enhancements:

- Localization
- Stats view
- Quick Photo Button

Download WordPress 2.7.2 for iOS.[iTunes Link]

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Apple to Bring New Dock Which Supports USB 3.0, Thunderbolt and Display Port

Posted: 07 Apr 2011 12:44 AM PDT

Apple has applied for a new Patent which has been granted by US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent describes what appears to be a new dock connector that can support both DisplayPort/USB 3.0. Apple has been using the 30 pin connector for a while now which brings portability and extendibility to all its products. With this Dock connector, the productivity of the iDevices will be greatly increased.

Right now, only Apple's MacBook Pro supports Thunderbolt, but clearly they expect for the format to take off. What will help take off Thunderbolt in the long run is an in-demand gadget supporting Thunderbolt… and it's easy to see that if Apple allowed their line-up of iDevices to sync with Thunderbolt, there'd be a very clear reason for end users to upgrade.

Apple has been granted a powerful patent that packs quite the wallop. Somehow they snuck a secret patent application through the system for an all-new high speed connector that will combine at least USB 3.0 and DisplayPort. Although the patent illustrates an iPod as being one of the first to adopt this, the patent clarifies that it’s for all future Mac hardware as well.

Apple's patent is for a "Reduced Size Milti-Pin Male Plug Connector" and large describes a smaller 30-pin dock connector, but inside of the wording of the patent, there's explicit mention of new support in the iPod Dock Connector for new transmission technologies.

"Some embodiments of the present invention can provide support for one or more new high-speed communication standards," the patent filing read, which then goes on to cite USB 3.0 and DisplayPort as examples of these standards.

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Run Android Apps On Windows PC With BlueStacks

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 11:46 PM PDT

You can run Windows on a Mac using virtualization software layers, it is now possible to do the same with BlueStacks which lets you run Android apps on your Windows PC as easy as you do with switching between Windows apps.

BlueStacks also allows your Android apps to print via the Windows drivers. You can also use apps such as Skype with audio and camera support. But unfortunately, using the BlueStacks you can't get access to or purchase apps from the Android market, due to Google's restrictions, allowing certain devices to access the Android market. But you're still able to buy apps from the recently launched Amazon's Android app store.

If you don’t have an Android tablet or mobile device handy for testing apps this would prove to be a good solution (furthermore Google’s emulator is terribly slow at this point).

If you're an Android tablet user, you'll find the BlueStacks engine useful for allowing you to run Android apps on your Windows PC. As there could be a number of Android apps on your tablet, that you're so used to and you can't leave your hands off them. Therefore, while you're back to a PC platform, you can run them on your Windows.

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Apple Launched Free App to Browse iADs, iAD Gallery

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 11:30 PM PDT

iAd Gallery is a new iPhone app developed by Apple and aimed at showcasing the best iAd campaigns that landed on iOS in the past weeks. Apple has launched iAD Gallery App. The iAd Gallery gives you easy access to a selection of fun and informative ads that run in some of your favorite apps.

The app collects several iAds for iPhone, you can browse by advertiser, category or ad feature thanks to a spinning wheel that lets you easily jumo through ads and select the ones you want to "watch". You can also learn more about the advertising agencies behind a campaign, and check out the latest ads from the iAd network. You can also "love" specific iAd campaigns and access them at any time from the Loved tab in the bottom toolbar.

The iAd Gallery is a celebration of advertising, featuring iAd campaigns from some of the world's best brands and their advertising agencies. The iAd Gallery gives you easy access to a selection of the fun and informative ads that have run in some of your favorite apps. Use the Browse feature to discover ads you haven't seen, or to find those you want to see again. Even lets you tag your favorites to a Loved section that's all your own.

Features:

• Updated regularly to keep latest ads running on the iAd Network

• Explore by spinning the wheel of iAd banners, or search by advertiser, category or ad feature

• Learn about the featured ads, including the advertising agencies behind them

• Easily access your favorite ads anytime by placing them in your 'Loved' section

• Tap into the 'More' section to find additional details about the iAd Network

Download iADs, iAD Gallery for FREE from the Mac App Store.[iTunes Link]

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Download Windows Home Server 2011 Via MSDN / TechNet

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 11:19 PM PDT

Microsoft has released Windows Home Server 2011 to its MSDN and TechNet subscribers. MSDN and TechNet subscribers will be able to download Windows Home Server 2011 for testing and evaluation purposes.

The two Windows Home Server discs – the Server Install Disc, and the Client Restore Disc can be downloaded from the subscribers download section of both TechNet and MSDN.

For those who don’t know, Windows Home Server was designed for households and home-based businesses that have more than one personal computer. Your life has gone digital – it is time to simplify your life so you can easily access your files, photos, videos and music from any PC or TV in your home, or even while away from home.

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Toyota Takes Down iPhone Cydia Theme on Apple Request

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 11:05 PM PDT

Toyota started the Cydia Theme advertising campaign about 2 days back via ModMyi's repository. The theme was promoting Toyota's Scion 2011. A corporation was publicly producing content for jailbroken iPhones and Apple didn't like it. Apple has asked Toyota to remove the Scion skin theme from the Cydia store, and Toyota agreed.

The hosts of the file and their own Cydia repository ModMyi received a request from Velti to remove the theme from the jailbreak app store after complaints by Apple.

On the phone, he explained Apple had contacted Toyota and requested they remove the theme and stop the advertising campaign. They (Velti) in turn contacted me relaying the message. The reason Velti listed for the removal request of the theme emailed through our dev portal was “Toyota's making us take it down…” Toyota had agreed to do so to “maintain their good relationship with Apple,” our Velti contact told me on the phone.

This story is not without its contradictions, though. Even though the Cydia folks have proof that the theme was added, then removed on behalf of Velti – a PR agency working for Toyota, Toyota is now denying that Apple complained to them. This directly contradicts what some involved in Cydia say, since they say they were told point-blank by Velti folks that Toyota had gotten pressure from Apple. Kyle Matthews of modmyi.com tells readers that he was called by a Velti guy who told him that Toyota was taking down the theme to keep relations up with Apple. Right from the horse's mouth.

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Fring Introduces Group Video Chat in iOS & Android devices

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 10:53 PM PDT

Fring is one of the most popular applications for VOIP calls through iPhone. For the first time Fring has brought an option of GROUP Video chat. This is awesome in theory, group video chat for the iPhone. Fring is going to launch its new service, Group Video Chat.

What’s New in Version 4.1.2.0

- Now use either camera for your Video calls. Show yourself or what is around you using the ‘flip camera’ option.
- Improved battery efficiency. fring uses less power so you can fring for even longer.
- 1-click fringOut purchases using your iTunes account.
- Assorted bug fixes for smoother usage

Checkout the video below.

Fring can be downloaded from here.

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Enable Multi Touch Gestures on iPhone and iPad iOS 4.3.1 Without Xcode

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 10:22 PM PDT

Multi-touch gestures provides the ability to exit an application and return to the home screen by pressing with four or five fingers. Also, if the slide to the left or right to switch between open applications and slide up to open multiple taskbar. When Apple released iOS 4.3.1 the presence of multi-gesture touch was hidden.

I’ve earlier given the guideline to activate multi-touch gestures on iPad & iPad 2 without Jailbreak using XCode. Now this guideline will help you to activate multi touch gestures on iPhone and iPad 4.3.1 without Xcode.

Instruction:

For iPhone 4 : Navigate to System >> Library >> CoreServices >> SpringBoard.app >> N90AP.plist

For iPhone 3GS : Navigate to System >> Library >> CoreServices >> SpringBoard.app >> N88AP.plist

and add following string

multitasking-gestures

Navigate to var >> mobile >> Library >> Preferences and open com.apple.springboard.plist and add following string

SBUseSystemGestures

Now reboot your phone and that's it.

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Best Free Mac Apps To Stop Flash Advert

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 10:11 PM PDT

These days Adobe flash became very popular and most of the advertisers are using it to flash advertisements or animations on their web site to distract or get the attention of a user when surfing a page.
Best Free Mac Apps To Stop Flash Advert
Most of the users know that a flash advert can pop anytime in any moment causing delays when loading a page but do they know that a simple flash banner can suck up an entire processor core causing a lot of damage? Do they know that a poorly designed flash can make a laptop run hotter and louder? Do all World Wide Web users know that the battery life of a laptop gets cut in half when displaying flash advertisements?

Well if you know and wondered what to do don’t discourage you have two options in your hand: one to stop it and still view any of them when you feel like or the other one that monitories the flash and lets you kill it anytime you want.

ClickToFlash is the one “antidote against these bugs”. This simple app will do the trick, will replace any flash and leave the word “Flash” on every irritating flash adverts giving the opportunity to click it and view it.

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ClickToFlash has numerous advantages: helps your CPU to run on normal levels when browsing pages on the web, browsing on the web stays speedy, your mac wont get hot, fan will be quiet and of course this will same the battery life.

Another great thing is that ClickToFlash gives you the possibility to view YouTube videos without even using flash, that's because it offers H.264 videos which are used when enjoying YouTube videos on iPhones, same videos with same high quality.

FlashFrozen is the other killer that will save your laptops battery life and give you a smooth search on the web.

stop flash FlashFrozen leaves a small menu app on top of the right side of your menu bar, monitoring the process and if the flash is using a significant amount of processor cycles will warn you by turning red.

FlashFrozen checks every 10 seconds the flash process's CPU%, at 30% the icon turns red otherwise will stay black. To kill the flash plug-in just click the icon when it's red or by going to menu and stop it when it's black, any flash will be replaced with the broken plugin icon. To load again the Flash adverts just refresh the page.

ClickToFlash and FlashFrozen are the best free apps which helps the macs and the users, keeping the life of it and allowing users to surf the web faster.

You can download ClickToFlash here or here and FlashFrozen from the Apple App Store or from this link.

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Enable Custom Animated Boot Logo On iOS 4.3.1 iPhone, iPad, iPod touch With Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1[How To]

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:54 PM PDT

iPhone developer and hacker, iH8s0w has already released the update version of Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1. The updated version includes pre-installed Cydia 1.1.1, Animate, YouTube issues and iPhone 3GS issues (Error 37). Custom animated boot logo option was first introduced with GreenPois0n RC5/6 untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.2.1.

If you want to enable custom animated boot logo option on devices jailbroken on iOS 4.3.1 then follow the instruction given below.

Step 1: Jailbreak your 4.3.1 iDevice using Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1. The steps are similar as like the previous version which can be found here. While jailbreaking, make sure you enable the option "Enable Animated Logo Capability" found under Expert Mode->General.

Step 2: Once your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch has been jailbroken, start Cydia and install "Apple Boot Logo" (aka Animate).

Step 3: Now you need some themes, which can be found by searching Cydia for 'BootLogo' and install whichever themes take your fancy.

Once all that is done it's just a matter of firing up Settings.app and choosing which theme you want to use from the new BootLogo menu.

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New iPod Touch 5G Image Leaked

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:37 PM PDT

New images of prototype of 5th Generation iPod Touch has leaked. MacRumors have got those images. According to the source the front has a capacitive home button, back with markings of DVT-1, and connected volume buttons. The settings also show a 128GB capacity.

Of particular note is the apparent capacitive home button that looks to have replaced the current hardware solution.

On being zoomed the model was found to be running firmware 4.2.1MC14, model MC550LL and connected Volume buttons. The device has an aluminum back as rumored in upcoming iPhone 5 models.

Overall, it’s hard to say too much. Each new component seems easily fakeable using existing images. This, and the fact that the submitter is broadcasting it anyone who will listen makes us think its likely fake.

Checkout the video below.

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Download Sn0wbeeze 2.5.1 for iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV 2 and iPad

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 09:21 PM PDT

iPhone developer and hacker, iH8s0w has just released Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1 with Apple TV 2 full support. The updated version also includes pre-installed Cydia 1.1.1, Animate, youTube issues and iPhone 3GS issues (Error 37). Earlier sn0wbreeze 2.5 version also works as untethered jailbreak iOS 4.3.1 on iPhone 4, 3GS, 3G, iPod touch 4G, 3G, iPad & Apple TV with multitouch gestures.

Change-log:

* Cydia 1.1.1 is now pre-installed.
* iPhone 3GS users can now flash the iPad 06.15.00 baseband.
* Animate (Animated Boot Logos) by the Chronic Dev-Team is now supported.
* Added afc2
* Apple TV 2 is now fully supported.
* Added Apple TV 2 DFU Instructions.
* YouTube issues resolved on hacktivated devices.
* iPhone 3GS old-bootrom issues fixed (Error 37).

ULTRASN0W USERS:

There is a temp. fix available on Pushfix's Cydia repo (http://cydia.pushfix.info)

for getting ultrasn0w to work on preserved basebands on 4.3.1.

[It does not fix the iPhone 4 single bar issue though!]

Download Sn0wbeeze 2.5.1 for Windows

Enable Custom Animated Boot Logo On iOS 4.3.1 iPhone, iPad, iPod touch With Sn0wbreeze 2.5.1[How To]

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Altec Lansing Octiv 650

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 01:05 PM PDT

Altec Lansing’s Octiv 650 iPhone / iPod speaker dock does video out, brings new meaning to Mood lighting and you can brings your living room to life with this speaker dock.The Octiv 650 transforms any space into an oasis of ambient sound and visual stimulation,ditching iPad support in favor of a cleaner, more compact design, this particular sound dock features a component / composite output as well as one other trick and have support for the free Music Mood app………..

 

Altec Lansing introduced the new Octiv 650 docking speaker system for the iPhone and iPod touch, marrying minimalist design with powerful performance. Destined to be an integral piece for any living space, the Octiv 650 delivers broad spectrum audio while displaying full screen video from an iPhone or iPod Touch on a TV screen. Utilizing Altec Lansing‘s free Music Mood app, users can unwind with a number of soothing pre-loaded videos and sounds.“The living room is often used as the hub for entertaining and relaxing. With the new Octiv 650, we’ve created the ultimate sound system to create the perfect environment for any occasion,” said Steve Schlangen, Altec Lansing product manager. “The clear, balanced sound quality that Altec Lansing is known for is combined with the Octiv 650′s video out capabilities to create an ambiance that no other home component system can match.”With discreet lines and a flat front panel, the unique wedge shape provides room-filling, crystal clear sound without taking up much space. Powerful, well balanced audio is delivered through two 3-inch full-range drivers and a nested 4-inch subwoofer for deep bass. The attractive yet simple design blends seamlessly with almost any décor.

 

To enjoy streaming video with immersive audio, users can watch full screen Netflix movies and YouTube videos on a television from an iPhone or iPod Touch using the Octiv 650 component and composite video out jacks while enjoying superior sound quality. For greater song selection and to further expand home theater versatility, a second audio device can be added through the auxiliary input. A full-featured remote lets users control the audio and navigate their device from across the room. To help ensure a call is never missed, the Octiv 650 automatically pauses when a call is received on an iPhone.No matter what the desired mood, the Octiv 650 can help set the tone with Altec Lansing‘s free Music Mood app. Users can watch and listen to a number of serene videos and sounds such as a crackling fireplace or a calming river stream with the app’s Ambient Sound and Visual Library. For additional customization, the user can pair each video to their audio counterpart and let the full package work its magic.Also included within the Music Mood app is a graphic equalizer (EQ). From basic and preset options to a more advanced seven-band graphic EQ, customized sound can be saved and accessed at the user’s discretion. The Altec Lansing Octiv 650 will be available in May 2011 at www.alteclansing.com in black and slate. MSRP is $199.95.
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Artificial Muscle-Operated Arm

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 12:48 PM PDT

AMO Arm pneumatic prosthetic does mind-control on the cheap and the Artificial Muscle-Operated (AMO) Arm doesn’t require invasive surgery.The host human wears a headset that sends brain signals to a chip in the arm that then matches those signals to a database of related actions, triggering a series of pneumatic pumps and valves to move the limb………….

 

Ryerson biomedical engineering students Michal Prywata and Thiago Caires‘ prosthetic arm is controlled by brain signals, which is a first in medical prosthetics.Two Ryerson University undergraduate biomedical engineering students are changing the world of medical prosthetics with a newly developed prosthetic arm that is controlled by brain signals. The Artificial Muscle-Operated (AMO) Arm not only enables amputees more range of movement as compared to other prosthetic arms but it allows amputees to avoid invasive surgeries and could potentially save hundreds of thousands of dollars. The AMO Arm is controlled by the user’s brain signals and is powered by artificial muscles simple pneumatic pumps and valves to create movements. In contrast, traditional prosthetic limbs which typically offer more limited movements rely on intricate and expensive electrical and mechanical components.Developed by third-year student Thiago Caires and second-year student Michal Prywata, the AMO Arm is controlled by the brain and uses compressed air as the main source of power. The digital device makes use of signals in the brain that continue to fire even after a limb is amputated. Users wear a head-set that senses a signal for example, the thought up and sends it wirelessly to a miniature computer in the arm. The computer then compares the signal to others in a database. The resulting information is sent to the pneumatic system, which in turn, activates the arm to create the correct movement. Simulating the expansion and contraction of real muscles, the system makes use of compressed air from a small, refillable tank in the user’s pocket. The artificial muscle system created by Caires and Prywata is a first in the field of prosthetics and they continue to work on perfecting their system. For example, the pair is working on a design to fit the tank into the arm itself.

 

Since the device does not include microelectronics and motors, it costs one-quarter of other functional prosthetic arms, which can run users more than $80,000, depending on the complexity of the prosthesis. Other prosthetic arms with a similar degree of control require patients to undergo a complex muscle re-innervation surgery a complicated procedure that costs about $300,000 and is not available in Canada and not covered by the provincial health plan. As the AMO Arm is non-invasive, the period of adjustment for new users is drastically decreased. While traditional prosthetics may require weeks of learning and training, basic function with the AMO Arm can be mastered in mere minutes.“In just ten minutes of practising, a person can pick up the mind-control aspect of the technology,” says Prywata. Moreover, he says, “the AMO Arm will not only benefit amputees, but could also be used as an assistive device on wheelchairs, enabling users to reach things with greater ease. The technology could also be used by the military to facilitate remote operations and in situations requiring robotics.The AMO Arm can currently move up, down, left, right, as well as open and close.”The initial concept for the AMO Arm was developed shortly after Caires and Prywata met at a Ryerson Engineering open house in fall 2009. Each showcased different projects and were impressed with the other’s work. It took a year to develop the software program for the AMO Arm while the actual prototype was created during a marathon 72-hour design session.

 

Caires and Prywata‘s invention went on to win first prize at the 2011 Ryerson Engineering Competition and took home first-place awards for innovative design and social awareness at the Ontario Engineering Competition in February. The wins at the provincial level qualified Caires and Prywata for the Canadian Engineering Competition, which was held earlier this month in Montreal. There, the AMO Arm placed second in the innovative design category.Caires and Prywata are working to move each finger on the AMO Arm individually. “Independent finger movements require many more sensors,” Caires says. “For example, while not impossible, it’s still quite difficult to grab a key and unlock a door.”In the future, the pair would also like the AMO Arm to sense different materials (e.g., an egg versus a full bottle of water) and adjust the force used proportionately. They have already developed an innovative concept for capacitive sensing which detects different materials prior to contact. The students also have plans to develop an adaptive system, one that will progressively “learn” from a user’s movements and carry them out seamlessly.

 

Although they are still students, Prywata and Caires are moving ahead on the commercialization of their innovations. They have formed their own company, Bionik Laboratories Inc. (www.bioniklabs.com), and are currently seeking three patents for the AMO Arm and their other technologies. Their recent acceptance into Ryerson’s home of innovation and commercialization: the Digital Media Zone (DMZ) will help them in achieving these goals.Gaining residency in the DMZ (www.ryerson.ca/dmz) was a key move for their business which, while still quite recent has already yielded positive results. “We were really impressed with the DMZ space initially, but didn’t know about all the resources at our disposal and the exposure it would afford us until we got here. The first day we arrived, we were meeting people, including CEOs and within a week we were shooting a piece for the Discovery Channel.” says Prywata.Through their time at the DMZ, Bionik is hoping to build their business and create partnerships and connections with organizations such as the Ministry of Research and Innovation (MRI) and MaRS, which fund medical research and development.

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RedEye Controls Go Pro

Posted: 06 Apr 2011 12:21 PM PDT

Thinkflood intros RedEye Pro networked home automation controller and RedEye dongle grows up with RedEye pro home automation controller,it allows you to control large portions of your house from your iPhone.ThinkFlood releases the second generation of their award-winning RedEye control systems, including a professional-grade home automation processor and with eight dual-purpose 3.5mm infrared emitter / contact closure sensor ports, all but the hugest of mansions should be taken care of………….

 

ThinkFlood ,developer of RedEye control systems announced two additions to their platform of solutions for the home.ThinkFlood representatives say the company has been busy developing RedEye Pro, a networked home automation processor capable of whole-house control. The company has also released an update to their original RedEye universal remote control.RedEye Pro allows iPhones, iPads, and personal computers to function as controllers in an array of home automation applications. The RedEye Pro works at a “whole-house” level and can control multiple rooms from a single unit.Designed with input from some of the custom home installation industry’s leading professionals, RedEye Pro offers extensive customization tools for installers.All of this new connectivity enables RedEye Pro customers to interact with a wide variety of equipment, such lighting systems, garage door openers, security systems, HVAC and more. As with existing RedEye products, RedEye Pro makes it easy to control these systems from a single button on their iPhones, iPads or PCs.

 

RedEye Pro comes equipped with:

  • Eight (8) dual-purpose 3.5mm infrared emitter/contact closure sensor ports
  • Four (4) contact closure relays
  • Two (2) RS-232 ports
  • Four (4) USB ports
  • 10/100 Ethernet (via RJ45 with an internal switch)
  • 802.11 b/g Wi-Fi

Sophisticated home automation solutions have been available for decades, but recent advances in networking and mobile technology enable RedEye Pro to bring these features to a broader market. A new wave of mobile touchscreens, including Apple’s iPad, can replace dedicated controllers, which used to cost thousands of dollars. In addition, web-based technologies and other software advances make customizing these systems simpler and more cost-effective.Even so, integration of these various systems still requires specialized knowledge and RedEye Pro is available exclusively through authorized dealers and installers.“Enterprise system integration is a complicated business dominated by massive software companies such as Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and IBM, which in turn are supported by thousands of boutique consultancies,” said Craig Materick, chief software architect at ThinkFlood. “We are just beginning to scratch the surface of what integration can be in the residential market. Over time we hope to make these systems more widespread, but the industry is still in its nascency.”RedEye Pro is available exclusively through authorized dealers and installers.

 

ThinkFlood has also updated its original, award-winning RedEye remote control in response to customer feedback. The gen2 unit features a sleek, all-black enclosure, but the real improvement is the addition of an infrared-out port, which provides more flexibility for customers who keep their components in a cabinet or rack.”When we launched our beta program back in the summer of 2009 we emerged from stealth mode with a product that we had designed and developed internally,” recalls Matt Eagar, president and co-founder of ThinkFlood. “Since that time we have made numerous updates to RedEye software in response to customer feedback. We are grateful for the help we have received from our customers thus far, and glad to offer them this update in response.”RedEye gen2 debuts today for $199 and is available at http://thinkflood.com/products/redeye/.

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