Friday, October 12, 2012

Best Buy reveals Insignia Flex Tablet, 9.7-inches of Android 4.0

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/12/best-buy-reveals-insignia-flex-tablet/

Best Buy reveals Insignia Flext Tablet, 97inches of Android 40

It's been a little while since we visited anything from Best Buy's Insignia brand, but this new tablet from the retailer just caught our (or rather a tipster's) eye. Called the Insignia Flex, it's a 9.7-inch, dual-core 1GHz, Android 4.0 slate that promises up to ten hours of battery life. As you can see, the design is unique enough to stand out from the crowd, with a squared off look, and an almost Xperia T-esque curve to the bezel. That's about all we know about it at the minute, other than it being penciled in for release a month from now. We're hoping that this could land with a smile-friendly price tag, but if you want to know for sure, hit up the source link to follow along on Facebook.

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Cream Is a Beautiful News Reader for Mac that Brings the Best Stories to the Top Automatically [Mac Downloads]

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Cream Is a Beautiful News Reader for Mac that Brings the Best Stories to the Top Automatically OS X: Cream is an RSS News Reader for the Mac that's a feature-rich feed reader in its own right, but what makes it really special is that the app knows which stories are the best and most worth your time reading and floats them to the top so you can go through them first. As they say, "the cream rises."

Cream offers one-click import from Google Reader, and its method for determining which articles and feeds are "creamier" than others is impressive: the app watches as you scan, read, ignore stories, even within a particular feed. That means that Cream not only can float the feeds you like to the top, but the specific types of stories from those feeds to the top—so if you like Android posts over iOS posts in your Lifehacker feed, for example, Cream learns this and shows you what you want read first.

Cream Is a Beautiful News Reader for Mac that Brings the Best Stories to the Top Automatically At any time, you can switch between a list of the "creamiest" stories, all feeds organized alphabetically, or all feeds organized by date. Like any good feed reader, you can see everything, just unread feeds, and unseen feeds that have come in since the last update. Click any story to open it in a pop-up panel on the right or open it in your default browser. If you see a long article and want to save it to Pocket, Instapaper, or Readability, Cream supports all of these things.

When testing Cream, the only downside I noted is that while importing feeds from Google Reader is easy, Cream doesn't sync with Reader, so as you read stories they're not marked as read upstream. I asked Cream's developer about this, and he noted that Cream was designed to be a supplementary tool to your main news reader so you can quickly see the newest and best stories you don't want to miss—with the assumption that you'll use another app to clear them out later, and if you use Cream exclusively, you may not notice anyway.

In any event, Cream is $5 in the Mac App Store, and worth a look if you're looking for an alternative to our favorite news reader for Mac, NetNewsWire, or my personal favorite, Reeder.

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This Grand Canyon Time Lapse Is So Jaw Dropping That You Don't Even Need to See It in Real Life [Video]

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The Grand Canyon is one of those natural wonders you have to see in real life to truly appreciate. It's jaw droppingly gorgeous and looks like another world. Well, that's what I thought until I saw this time lapse of the Grand Canyon. Using over 80,000 photos, the video is better than an ordinary visit to Grand Canyon. After you watch this, you'd have seen it all.

Called Grand Canyon : Blink of Time and made by GOTM Films, the time lapse captures pretty much everything there is to see of the Grand Canyon (they even got a solar eclipse in there) and throws in a few shots of the Colorado River as well. The photos were taken over the course of 7 weeks from April until June. The only way to get a better view of the Grand Canyon is to embed yourself inside for an entire year. Otherwise, just watch this five minute video to see how amazing it really is. [Vimeo via The Awesomer]

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D-Link PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter kit keeps wired networks as subtle (and cheap) as possible

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/d-link-powerline-av-mini-adapter-kit-keeps-wired-networks-subtle/

DLink PowerLine AV Mini Adapter kit keeps wired networks as subtle and cheap as possible

D-Link still sees there being a place for powerline networking, such as a basement home theater, but knows that many of us don't want an overly clunky set of adapters or to effectively buy a second network. Its new (if slightly awkwardly named) PowerLine AV+ Mini Adapter Starter Kit caters just to that desire for a no-hassle network in places WiFi won't reach. The bundle carries a pair of small, 200Mbps adapters that won't monopolize the wall outlets, a pair of Ethernet cables to link up... and that's it. Apart from the optional 128-bit AES encryption, there's nothing else needed to either make a direct connection or graft powerline technology into an existing network. At $60, the already shipping kit is also just low enough in price that there's very little standing between us and a reliable connection for a console or placeshifter.

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NC State nanoflowers can boost battery and solar cell capacity, make great prom accessories

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/nc-state-crafts-nanoflowers-that-boost-battery-capacity/

NC State crafts nanoflowers that boost battery and solar cell capacity, would make great prom accessories

We see a lot of sleek-looking technology pass through our doors, but it's rare that the inventions could be called beautiful by those who aren't immersed in the gadget world. We'd venture that North Carolina State University might have crossed the divide by creating an energy storage technology that's both practical and genuinely pretty. Its technology vaporizes germanium sulfide and cools it into 20-30 nanometer layers that, as they're combined, turn into nanoflowers: elegant structures that might look like the carnation on a prom dress or tuxedo, but are really energy storage cells with much more capacity than traditional cells occupying the same area. The floral patterns could lead to longer-lived supercapacitors and lithium-ion batteries, and the germanium sulfide is both cheap and clean enough that it could lead to very efficient solar cells that are more environmentally responsible. As always, there's no definite timetable for when (and if) NC State's technology might be commercialized -- so call someone's bluff if they promise you a nanoflower bouquet.

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Canopy's $39 Sensus gaming case protects your iPhone 4 / 4S, adds plenty of new touch sensors

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/canopy-sensus-gaming-case-iphone-4-4s/

DNP Sensus adds additional input to iPhones for touchy feely gamers

There's no doubt that smartphone accessories can get expensive, so how about a case that doubles as a gamepad? Billed as "protection with a purpose," Canopy's Sensus case aims to do just that. While there are several peripherals that add keyboards and joysticks to smartphones, Sensus goes one step further by adding touch input to a device's entire outer surface. The case's sensors recognize an additional ten touch responses, including controls on the sides and back of a device similar to the rear touchpad on a PS Vita. The focus with Sensus is to provide its users with unique touch input combinations that avoid taking up precious screen real estate. Most likely due to its uniformed design, Sensus is currently only being offered for the iPhone 4 and 4S; the outfit is taking pre-orders at $39 a pop, with shipments expected to begin in the first quarter of 2013. If you'd like to get a better feel for what Sensus has to offer (we know, we know), check out its demo video by visiting the source link below.

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Ubuntu One reaches Mac in beta, completes the cloud storage circle

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/ubuntu-one-reaches-mac-in-beta-completes-the-cloud-storage-circle/

Ubuntu One reaches Mac in beta, completes the cloud storage circle

For all of the many directions Ubuntu One's cloud storage has gone, it hasn't headed the Mac's way. Official clients have been the province of Linux devotees (naturally, Ubuntu is recommended) and their Windows friends across the aisle. A newly available Mac beta puts all three major desktop platforms on an even keel, very literally -- the OS X port is almost identical to what you'd get in Linux or Windows, including a few rough points where other interface concepts clash. Still, the Ubuntu One test build has a handy Mac-specific menu bar item, and it's one of the few cloud options that will natively support both the Ubuntu box in your den and the MacBook Pro in your bag. Grab your copy at the source link if you can deal with a few unfinished elements.

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UPDATE: Obama InTrade Rally Fades After Debate Ends

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After an initial gain, the Obama InTrade rally faded at the end of the VP Debate.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

New Rogue PC Software Is Mascarading as Antivirus to Scam You [Malware]

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New Rogue PC Software Is Mascarading as Antivirus to Scam You There's some new malware preying on your PC, and you might not even realize is malware at all.

It comes from a rogue software group called FakeRean, and according to McAfee it poses as an antivirus, claiming it scanned your computer and you better hurry and buy this protection or your computer is going to break and the world is going to end. In reality, it took control of your GUI to extort money out of you using these scare tactics.

The renegade software is popping up on different version of Windows, morphing into whatever iteration of the operating system you're running on. Below is what you should be on the lookout for.

On Windows 7:
New Rogue PC Software Is Mascarading as Antivirus to Scam You

On Vista:
New Rogue PC Software Is Mascarading as Antivirus to Scam You

On XP:
New Rogue PC Software Is Mascarading as Antivirus to Scam You

Be wary of any software that urges you to buy antivirus protection—it very well may be an impostor. [McAfee via TheNextWeb]

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The first smartphone with a low-power IGZO display: the 4.9-inch Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH-02E

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/sharp-aquos-phone-zeta-igzo-display/

The first smartphone with an IGZO display the 49inch Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH02E

Japanese mega-operator NTT DoCoMo has just unveiled a interesting addition to its winter line-up: the Sharp Aquos Phone Zeta SH-02E, which is the first production smartphone we've seen with an IGZO display. If you hadn't heard, the indium gallium zinc oxide technology promises higher translucency compared to regular LCDs, which reduces the demand for backlighting and hence means less battery drain -- and you can learn more from our hands-on at IFA. Fortunately, in addition to its new-fangled 4.9-inch 1,280 x 720 panel, the SH-02E boasts a healthy spec sheet in other departments too, including a 16-megapixel camera, 1.5GHz S4 Pro quad-core engine with Adreno 320 graphics, NFC and compatibility with NTT's LTE network. The only slight downer is that it comes with Android 4.0 out of the box, but that's hardly going to be an issue by the time a model with this type of display lands stateside -- assuming it ever does.

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Google patches SVG and IPC exploits in Chrome, discoverer banks $60,000 in the process

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/google-patches-svg-and-ipc-exploits-in-chrome-discoverer-banks-60k/

Google Chrome logoGoogle revels in hacking contests as ways of testing Chrome's worth. Even if the browser is compromised, the failure provides a shot at fixing an exploit under much safer circumstances than an in-the-wild attack. No better example exists than the results of Google's Pwnium 2 challenge in Malaysia: the company has already patched vulnerabilities found in the contest that surround SVG images and IPC (inter-process communication) before they become real problems. Staying one step ahead of truly malicious hackers carries a price, however. Pwnium 2 winner Pinkie Pie -- yes, Pinkie Pie -- is being paid $60,000 in prize money for catching the exploits. That may be a small price to pay if it reassures a few more Internet Explorer users looking to hop the fence.

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NTT DoCoMo unveils winter lineup, pushes big displays, LTE, quad-cores and NFC payments

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/ntt-docomo-winter-lineup/

NTT DoCoMo unveils winter collection big displays, LTE, quadcores and NFC payments are all so chica

Just as the air begins to chill, NTT DoCoMo has announced its forthcoming lineup for release in November and December, including nine smartphones, four feature phones and a tablet. As the Japanese populace would no doubt demand, all of the bigger smartphones -- from the 4.7-inch Arrows V F-04E through to the 5.5-inch Galaxy Note II -- come with 1,280 x 720 displays, a healthy degree of water- and dust-proofing, plus decent quad-core credentials. The new Aquos Phone Zeta SH-02E stands out for its low-power 4.9-inch IGZO panel and 16-megapixel camera, while the Arrows Tab F-05E 10-inch tablet packs a 1,980 x 1,200 display and what sounds like the latest 1.7GHz iteration of Tegra 3 (as seen in the HTC One X+). It's also interesting to a see a Korean-style variant of the Galaxy S III (the Alpha SC-03E) packing a souped-up 1.6GHz Exynos chip and 2GB RAM. In related news, NTT has also announced that it's partnering with Mastercard PayPass and will offer the contactless payment system for Japanese customers travelling abroad by fall next year -- and indeed all the new smartphones are NFC-equipped. Click the first source link below for the full run-down.

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ViewSonic's TD2220 two-point touch monitor gets priced at $330, will ship to coincide with Windows 8

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/11/viewsonic-td2220-ship-date/

ViewSonics new TD2220 twopoint touch monitor get a price and a ship date to coincide with Windows 8

While we had expected ViewSonic's TD2220 to arrive earlier this year, we'll forgive its lackadaisical timekeeping just this once. The two-point touch, 1,920 x 1,080 LED display arrives in North and Latin America in the third week of October -- around the same time as the similarly digit-friendly Windows 8. When it does, it'll reduce the contents of your bank balance by $330, but that's a small price to pay for the privilege of confusing onlookers unused to seeing such technology in action.

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Verizon confirms Motorola RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD available October 18th

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Verizon confirms RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD available October 18th, caps lock comes free

When Verizon said the RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD would be out before the holidays, it wasn't kidding. October the 18th is the big day if you're after some of the sharp-sounding Motorola action. The 8-megapixel, NFC-enabled RAZR HD , if you recall, sports a 4.7-inch 720p display, running ICS (Jelly Bean update in the works) on that dual-core S4 chip. If you cast your memory back once more, you'll remember that the RAZR MAXX HD has the same sized screen, but the real killer feature is that 3,300 mAh battery. The RAZR HD will set you back $200, in either black or white with 16GB storage, the MAXX, however will run you an extra $100, and has double the storage. So, which one gets your money?

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iPod touch review (2012)

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DNP iPod touch review 2012

When last we got a new iPod touch, the fourth-generation from 2010, it was so thin relative to other devices of that era we said it looked like "a toothpick." Its 7.2mm thinness was unparalleled -- at the time. But now, just two years later, the iPhone 5 is less than a half-millimeter thicker, and that is of course packing a lot more wizardry inside. Suddenly, that toothpick is looking a little portly, which means it's time for the touch to lose a little weight.

Enter the fifth-generation iPod touch, the 2012 model that has slimmed down to a mere 6.1mm in thickness. It's also about 10 percent lighter -- despite being grafted with a new 4-inch Retina display. Not only is it bigger and thinner, but it's far faster and has hugely improved cameras on both the front and rear. The perfect PMP package for $299? Click on through to find out.

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