Samsung nabs Tegra 2 for Galaxy Tab 2, Google makes Tegra the Honeycomb reference platform? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Dec 2010 14:13:00! EDT. P lease see our terms for use of feeds.
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LG 'B' Android phone caught in the wild, looking thin and ready to spank S-AMOLED (update: confirmed) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 19:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Casio Exilim EX-H20G (with Hybrid GPS) camera review
Casio Exilim EX-H20G (with Hybrid GPS) camera review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 18:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Synology introduces DiskStation DS211+, review finds the plus stands for performance originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Hitachi's 7mm-thick hard drives grow to 500GB, keep slimline profile
Hitachi's 7mm-thick hard drives grow to 500GB, keep slimline profile originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 02:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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In addition to the picture improvements (always nice to see companies doing away with bulky glasses), the XVT3D650SV will pack a suite of internet apps (Amazon VoD, Facebook, Flickr, Netflix, Rhapsody, Pandora, and Twitter, most notably) via 802.11n Wi-Fi. Look for the sets to arrive at Costco and Sam's Club this month for $3500. All this being said, we've yet to actually lay eyes on a passive 3D set that hasn't looked terrible, so we're going to reserve judgment until we can see for ourselves at CES—though CNET's HDTV guru had a peek and says it fared well. [Vizio]
"The most awesome 450 page presentation ever." That's how the authors call this slide show—and I agree. It is awesome. But knowing that it was made using only Google Docs and no extra software whatsoever, makes it truly unbelievable.
You can see part of the creation process—which took three days by three animators—in the complete YouTube Video. If you are really curious, you can access—and playback—the gigantic Google Doc that was submitted to Google's Demo Slam.
Android Skype update brings ability to run to SD, Galaxy S compatibility, but with a big catch originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 11:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Continue reading Google Maps 5.0 hits Android, includes new 3D map view and offline Navigation
Google Maps 5.0 hits Android, includes new 3D map view and offline Navigation originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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RedLaser
A quick, relatively accurate barcode scanner from the company that provides the basic scanning functionality for many other apps on this list, including Amazon's, eBay's and FoodScanner's. Independent of any particular retailer or price aggregator (though now owned by eBay), RedLaser is free to search a variety of online sources for the best prices, which, combined with its best-in-group scanning ability, makes for a hugely useful app on any post-3G iPhone. Free, iPhone.
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FoodScanner
FoodScanner is blessed with good scanning technology, a great calorie-counting concept, and an interface that's sufficiently streamlined so as to make a otherwise tedious process—keeping a food diary—pretty bearable. It's also mindful of the shortcomings of barcode scanning for keeping track of all your food, providing a number of ways to document calories that aren't barcoded, or even branded. At $5, downloading FoodScanner is an expensive proposition, but looking back on even a few days of scanned food intake is likely to make you rethink your eating habits. $5, iPhone
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• Price Check by Amazon: Good for a quick barcode scan and ballpark price comparison, but the fact that it's limited to Amazon and its associated sellers limits utility.
• eBay: This is an eBay app with a scanner widget, not the other way around. Only really appropriate for existing eBay users.
• Pic2Shop: An early competitor to the likes of RedLaser and ShopSavvy, but lack of polish, unreliable scanning and a somewhat kludgy interface hold it back.
• NexTag Mobile: Essentially an iPhone client for the NexTag price comparison engine, which is a bit too friendly to unreliable no-name online retailers.
Barcode Scanner
It's easy, as a good barcode scanner should be: fire up the Barcode Scanner, scan the barcode. It's a straight scanner, Barcode Scanner handles both UPC codes (which does a quick product search) and QR codes (which will give you options to add contact, show on map, download, etc) with ease and throws in a few extra features (like searching within a book you scan) as a bonus. Gives you an option to create your own QR codes too. Free, Android.
ShopSavvy
An original Android app that's still great after all these years. ShopSavvy continues to stands out by being excellent at finding products for price comparisons, offering local listings and price alerts. It works with QR codes too and when the app gets updated in the next version (ShopSavvy 4), it'll bring a new deals section, a new crowdsourced product database and a prettier interface. Free, Android.
Shopper
It's a cross between Google Goggles and a barcode scanner, so to judge it as just a barcode scanner (it's much more versatile than that) is sort of pigeon holing the great app. But still, because it's made by Google, the app does a really great job at finding products along with keeping a history, giving an option to star and sharing the stuff you find. Free, Android
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• Key Rings Reward Cards: Recreates your rewards card for brick and mortar stores onto your Android phone.
• Amazon.com: If you prefer shopping on Amazon (and who doesn't?), you can use its app to scan products to find it there.
• CNET Scan & Shop: Scan products to check it against CNET's reviews
• Barcode OI Plugin: Extension of OI Shopping List that let's you scan items to check off the stuff you've bought
• ScanLife Barcode Scanner: Another do-it-all barcode scaner
• The Coupons App: Uses barcode scanner to price match.
According to the author, that big lightning that seems to touch his head stroke just a "few hundred feet in front of me." [Greek Sky]
The process for making these transistors was designed by Mr.Kim and John Sarik who used a Makerbot printer and ink made from silver (along with a few other, not-so-simple steps) to turn theory into reality. What this means for mad scientist who runs their R&D lab out of a garage is that production costs will go down, and prototypes can be built quicker. The full rundown on how these transistors were made can be found here. [Mr.Kim Robotics via Thingiverse]
You'll need some basic tools, Loc-Line modular hose, some connectors, and a little chunk of wood to complete the project and you can find the precise list of parts along with detailed project instructions over at Instructables.[Instructables via Unplggd via CrunchGear]
Turbulence, which just won an award at the Berkeley Film Festival, is about three friends who cross paths in NYC after 20 years of not seeing one another. According to Gizmag, as the film progresses, you have the chance to affect its outcome. Specific items or people will glow on the screen when it's possible to choose their next action. If you touch it/them, they'll carry out an action. If you do nothing, they'll make another decision.
The movie runs 83 minutes if you let it play on its own. But when your finger gets involved and starts choosing what happens next in the plot, the film can run anywhere between 1-2 hours. And while it would technically work with devices using a mouse or remote, it's not what director Nitzan Ben Shaul had in mind. No mention was made about widespread release, but hopefully it sees the light of day soon. [Tel Aviv University via Gizmag]
The feature will attempt to "suggest the name of the friend" in your photos if it can find a suitable match, or, if not, pop up a window so you can name and shame them manually. [Facebook blog]
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