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Friday, May 14, 2010
Skype Beta Adds Group Video Chat [Downloads]
Source: http://lifehacker.com/5538352/skype-beta-adds-group-video-chat
Currently the group video chat feature is only available on the Windows version, and while it's currently free with the beta, there is a catch:
Group video calling is just one in a set of new premium features you'll see us roll out during 2010. We haven't set prices for these premium features yet, but rest assured that we're still absolutely committed to bringing you free voice and two-way video calling.
It's too bad that the group video chat probably won't be available for free in the long term, especially since, for example, iChat's had group video chat for a while now, and for free. Either way, it's good to see Skype move in this direction, and we're assuming that a lot of people will be excited to try it out.
If you give it a go, share how you like the new group video chat in the comments.
Dell pumps out a pair of new UltraSharp 1080p IPS LCDs, asks a pittance
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/dell-pumps-out-a-pair-of-new-ultrasharp-1080p-ips-lcds-asks-a-p/
Dell pumps out a pair of new UltraSharp 1080p IPS LCDs, asks a pittance originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 17:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Evoluce 47-inch HD multitouch display gets off-screen gesture control
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/evoluce-47-inch-hd-multitouch-display-gets-off-screen-gesture-co/
Evoluce, the manufacturers of that mammoth 47-inch full HD touchscreen, are out of control! Apparently, they've decided that unlimited simultaneous touch inputs (and thus unlimited simultaneous phalanges) was not enough, so they've gone an' added gesture support -- up to half a meter from the device. Apparently this bad boy supports Windows 7, although if you want your interface du jour to put the "unlimited" in "multitouch" you'll most likely have to roll your own. Interested? Wealthy? Check out some righteous video and PR after the break.
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Evoluce 47-inch HD multitouch display gets off-screen gesture control originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 13:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsFujitsu's curved plasma displays make Roman columns look a little dated
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/fujitsus-curved-plasma-displays-make-roman-columns-look-a-littl/
What, your plasma display is flat? How very quaint! Fujitsu would like to make you feel a little less adequate by showing you the wonder that is a curved PDP, seen here stretched around a column for the sake of providing digital signage. Yes, it's perhaps a somewhat boring duty, and not quite as awe-inspiring as the company's massively curvaceous installation at Kansai airport. But, if you're looking for a way to show off orange silhouettes on a field of light blue, baby it doesn't get much better than this.Fujitsu's curved plasma displays make Roman columns look a little dated originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 15:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung CL80 will come with three months free Boingo WiFi, oh joy
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/samsung-cl80-will-come-with-three-months-free-boingo-wifi-oh-jo/
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Samsung CL80 will come with three months free Boingo WiFi, oh joy originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsToshiba updates Satellite Pro line with Core i3 / i5, Athlon II-based models
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/toshiba-updates-satellite-pro-line-with-core-i3-i5-athlon-ii/
New laptop processors mean new laptops, and Toshiba has now joined the party with four new Satellite Pro models packing Intel's latest Core i3 and i5 processors and AMD's new dual-core Athlon II. Those include the 15.6-inch C650 / C650D, the 13.3-inch L630, the 15.6-inch L650 / L650D, and the 17.3-inch L670 / 670D, all of which are available with Intel Core i3 or Core i5 processors, while those with a "D" suffix pack an Athlon II. Otherwise, each boast either a 1,600 x 900 or 1,366 x 768 LED-backlit display, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5145 or integrated Intel GMA HD graphics, up to 8GB of RAM, an optional Blu-ray burner, and Toshiba's own Media Controller software to let you stream content to other networked devices, among other standard fare. Still no indication of pricing or availability over here, but the whole lot should at least be available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa sometime in the second quarter of this year. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look at the complete, nearly identical-looking lineup.
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Toshiba updates Satellite Pro line with Core i3 / i5, Athlon II-based models originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 19:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung preparing for 42-inch OLED TV trials in 2011?
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/14/samsung-prepped-for-42-inch-oled-tv-trials-in-2011-if-3d-doesnt/
Samsung preparing for 42-inch OLED TV trials in 2011? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 May 2010 06:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Thursday, May 13, 2010
Doctor Finder Locates and Reviews Your New Doctor [Health]
Source: http://lifehacker.com/5537206/doctor-finder-locates-and-reviews-your-new-doctor
The search engine is pretty easy to use, and even has a few more detailed options to help you out, like filtering by specialty and insurance. You can search up to 20 miles away, specify a gender, and even how much experience they have. By default, Doctor Finder sorts your results by the best reviews first, and then by number of reviews, so you can be sure one of the first few on the list is a pretty good pick (though you can read all the reviews to be sure).
The are a lot of reviews available on the site (most of which seem to be pulled from CitySearch), which is nice. They don't have reviews for all of the doctors in a given area, but it does have a pretty good number of them, and again—if you have no recommendations to go off of, this is way better than just picking one at random from your insurer's list.
Doctor Finder [via Wired]
The Devolution of Facebook Privacy [Facebook]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5537408/the-devolution-of-facebook-privacy
Fujitsu's All-In-One 3D PC Has Dual Cameras For 3D MSN Video Chat [3D]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5537916/fujitsus-all+in+one-3d-pc-has-dual-cameras-for-3d-msn-video-chat
While only a Japan release has been mentioned so far, we can probably expect a worldwide launch at some point—I can't see why Fujitsu would want to deprive us of a PC which comes with bundled software for 3D video chat with Windows Live Messenger, after all. [Akihabara News]
Android 2.2 'Froyo' to include USB tethering, WiFi hotspot functionality
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/13/android-2-2-froyo-to-include-usb-tethering-wifi-hotspot-funct/
Android 2.2 'Froyo' to include USB tethering, WiFi hotspot functionality originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 May 2010 05:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
HTML5 and CSS3 Readiness Across All Browsers [Infographic]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5537228/html5-and-css3-readiness-across-all-browsers
Real Gaming for Macs Is Finally Here With Steam [Steam]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5537409/real-gaming-for-macs-is-finally-here-with-steam
Valve's plan is to release a new set of games for Mac every Wednesday for the next few weeks. This week, notably, every game has SteamPlay, which means you buy it once, and it'll run on all Steam-supported platforms (which implies that not every Steam game available on Mac and PC will necessarily be SteamPlay style). I know, games have existed on the Mac for a long time. But the promise of true multiplatform computer gaming on the largest scale in a long time is pretty thrilling. (As someone who does most of their FPSing on a desktop PC and owns a Mac laptop.)
I honestly can't tell you how hard it is not to pee my pants right now (and I just went to the bathroom).
Right now, there 63 games/gamepacks listed as being available for Mac—Torchlight, Civilization, the LucasArts action pack, among others—though no TF2 in sight, for now. (Though I'm still chaffing that it shoves your game files inside of the Documents folder.) As noted, Portal's only free until May 24, so get in there. Here's the full list on Steam's site:
TriJinx: A Kristine Kross Mystery
World of Goo
Zuma Deluxe
Sid Meier's Civilization IV
And Yet It Moves
Braid
Escape Rosecliff Island
Civilization IV: Warlords
Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword
Sid Meier's Civilization: Colonization
Sid Meier's Civilization: The Complete Edition
BRAINPIPE: A Plunge to Unhumanity
Diaper Dash®
Machinarium
Football Manager 2010
Bob Came in Pieces
KrissX
Sam & Max: The Devil's Playhouse
Galcon Fusion
Quantz
Torchlight
Toki Tori
Valerie Porter and the Scarlet Scandal
Parking Dash
The Nightshift Code
Nightshift Legacy: The Jaguar's Eye
Mahjong Roadshow
Hotel Dash Suite Success
DinerTown Detective Agency
Fitness Dash
Gemini Lost
Atlantis Sky Patrol
Fairway Solitaire
Professor Fizzwizzle and the Molten Mystery
Unwell Mel
My Tribe
Tales of Monkey Island Complete Pack
Osmos
Wandering Willows
Wedding Dash 2: Rings Around the World
Zenerchi
Dream Chronicles: The Chosen Child
Diner Dash: Hometown Hero
Cooking Dash
Chocolatier: Decadence by Design
LUXOR: Mah Jong
The Dig
LOOM
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis
City of Heroes: Architect Edition
Peggle Nights
Luxor
Luxor 3
Portal
Peggle Deluxe
Bejeweled 2 Deluxe
Bookworm Deluxe
Chuzzle Deluxe
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YouTube Now Lets You Mark Embarrassing Videos As "Unlisted" [YouTube]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5537469/youtube-now-lets-you-mark-embarrassing-videos-as-unlisted
Now, you can mark your videos as "unlisted." This means only people who have the link to the video will be able to watch it. It won't appear in any of YouTube's public pages, in search results, on your personal channel or on the browse page. It's a private video, except you don't need a YouTube account to watch it and there is no limit to the number of people who can view it. You'll get a link when you upload the video and then it's up to you to decide whom to share it with. Unlisted is the perfect option for that class project, video from last summer's family reunion or your secret Broadway audition tape.
Of course, it sounds like you're still out of luck if your friends decide to share the link, but this is still a neat—and rather logical—privacy option to offer users. [YouTube Blog]
Update: Whoops! Looks like the feature hasn't gone live yet, so don't rush to upload videos you want to keep semi-private already.
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