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Wednesday, September 28, 2011

drag2share: Kisai's Rogue Touch watch displays dual timezones, is mildly confusing to read (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/kisais-rogue-touch-watch-displays-dual-timezones-is-mildly-con/

Need to keep track of time for two locations at once? Fret not, because the Tokyoflash-designed Kisai Rogue Touch's dual timezone watch has got your back (if you can read it, that is). Being a Rogue variant, you'll notice a backlit-LED/LCD dial with a familiar multi-circle layout, but with more layers for the additional time. Aside from hours and minutes, it displays the current date and progression of seconds and notably, features an animation mode for showing it off to your buddies. Of course as the name implies, the readout is adjustable using four touch-sensitive hotspots for the alarm, date and time, or to simply light up the display. If you're up to the task of using it, the Kisai Rogue Touch is available from Tokyoflash in a choice of four dial colors for $200. While you're still here, peek the gallery, along with the video demo past the break below to get a better idea for how it works (Pro tip: if you order in the next 48 hours, it'll be 20 bucks less for that Starship Enterprise feel you'll get with every glance).

Gallery: Tokyoflash Kisai Rogue Touch press photos

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Kisai's Rogue Touch watch displays dual timezones, is mildly confusing to read (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Hitachi's 4.5-inch IPS HD display delivers 329ppi on the cheap courtesy of amorphous silicon backplane

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/hitachis-4-5-inch-ips-hd-display-delivers-329ppi-on-the-cheap-c/

It's been awhile, but earlier this year Hitachi unveiled a beautiful new 4.5-inch IPS LCD sporting 1280 x 720 resolution, a 1,100:1 contrast ratio and a retina display-like 329ppi. Well, in the time since, Hitachi's been hard at work on a virtually identical version of that screen that uses amorphous silicon instead of low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) as its backplane material. What's the difference? Well, amorphous silicon's much cheaper to produce than LTPS, and the company figured out a way to use it in its new panel with only a scant drop in performance -- the new one's got a lower 1,000:1 contrast ratio, but all the other specs are the same. So, the screen's a comparative bargain while still providing 4.5 inches of 500-nit HD goodness. Thanks, Hitachi, we always did like eating our cake and having it too.

Hitachi's 4.5-inch IPS HD display delivers 329ppi on the cheap courtesy of amorphous silicon backplane originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 23:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Acer Aspire One 522 and 722 hit the gym with faster processors and beefier graphics

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/acer-aspire-one-522-and-722-hit-the-gym-with-faster-processors-a/

Acer's Aspire One 522 and 722 were among the first netbooks to pack AMD's Fusion Ontario APU, debuting with the 1GHz C-50 model and its built-in Radeon HD 6250 graphics inside. However, Acer wanted to outfit both with some new silicon on the sly, and now each can be had with a 1GHz (with turbo boost up to 1.33GHz) C-60 APU packing upgraded Radeon 6290 graphics. The catch? Those aspiring for one with the upgraded internals must cross the pond to grand Europa, as the powered-up pair isn't available in the US. What gives, Acer?

Acer Aspire One 522 and 722 hit the gym with faster processors and beefier graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Microsoft Research celebrates 20 years of crazy innovation

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/microsoft-research-celebrates-20-years-of-crazy-innovation/

Microsoft Research was founded way back in 1991 as a way of turning cutting edge concepts into products. Over the years, the division has been behind some of the most exciting ideas that have come out of Redmond, from fluffy mice to HIV / AIDS research. The department is celebrating its 20th anniversary by highlighting some of its favorite projects over the next four weeks, so we're beating it to the punch with some of picks. Check out our list below.

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drag2share: Bose's CineMate 1 SR and Lifestyle 135 soundbar systems are slim, sleek, not particularly cheap

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/boses-cinemate-1-sr-and-lifestyle-135-soundbar-systems-are-slim/

Bose is offering up two new soundbar systems for folks with a few extra bucks in their bank accounts. The Lifestyle 135 is a single speaker system with a soundbar that can either be laid on a flat surface or mounted on a wall. The system also features a control console with six HMDI inputs, an iPod dock, AM/FM radio, a wireless Acoustimass module and a universal remote, all for $2,500. The 1 SR features only the soundbar, remote and Acoustimass for $1,500. Info on both systems can be found in the source link below.

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Bose's CineMate 1 SR and Lifestyle 135 soundbar systems are slim, sleek, not particularly cheap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 04:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Toshiba adds 23-inch DX735 to its multitouch all-in-one family

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/toshiba-adds-23-inch-dx735-to-its-multitouch-all-in-one-family/

Toshiba DX735

Of all the "TV-like" all-in-one PCs we've seen, this Toshiba is perhaps the most convincing. Something about its glossy black, consumer electronic packaging and Onkyo soundbar just screams (tiny) HDTV. But, behind that 23-inch 1080p, multitouch panel is a Windows 7 PC powered by a Core i5 or i7 and 4GB of RAM. You also get a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse, a 1TB hard drive, a DVD drive and a lone USB 3.0 port. There's also an HDMI in jack for use with a game console or cable box -- not bad for the oddly specific starting price of $957. When the DX735 starts shipping exclusively from Best Buy on October 2nd you'll also have the option of adding on a TV tuner for a truly all-in-one entertainment solution. Check out the gallery below, as well as the PR after the break.

Gallery: Toshiba DX735 multitouch all-in-one

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drag2share: Canonical launches Ubuntu App Developer platform for curious coders

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/28/canonical-launches-ubuntu-app-developer-platform-for-curious-cod/

Creating apps for Ubuntu is about to get a lot easier, now that the folks over at Canonical have launched the Ubuntu App Developer platform. On the new site, developers will find guides, tutorials and other resources to help them create apps specifically for the Linux OS, or to port other apps to the platform. Once finalized, these apps can then be published on the Ubuntu Software Centre, where developers can choose to either offer them for free, or at a price. In announcing the new platform, community member David Planella predicted that it will offer a "unified and consistent journey for both open-source, non-commercial and commercial app authors." He went on to acknowledge, however, that there's still plenty of work to be done: "For all its current awesomeness, we are aware that the site needs to pass the test of a wider audience, adapt to their needs, and grow." Find out more at the source link, below.

Canonical launches Ubuntu App Developer platform for curious coders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 28 Sep 2011 05:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Special thx to @jonathanmendez @n0her0es @resonatetweets @XGraph @hoomanradfar for their insights on social/behavioral data at #ommaglobal

RT @jonathanmendez - "click stream as behavior and pages as social objects" at #ommaglobal panel on social/behavioral data

#ommaglobal: great question "how do we get tech, acct, & creatives to work together, see they are bldg cathedral instead of breaking rocks?"

#ommaglobal - from storytelling to relationship building; from campaign to commitment; from showing emotion to evoking "brand love" @zappos

#OMMAGlobal - strategy should be digitally centered; historic dept lines and disciplines are/need to be blurred - #DigitalIsAPhilosophy

#OMMAGlobal - the age of "mad men" led monolithic agencies is over; enter the hyperconnected network of specialists and orchestrators.

drag2share: Blog: Case Study: Mayo Clinic Supports Patients Via Social Media

Source: http://www.emarketer.com/blog/index.php/case-study-mayo-clinic-supports-patients-social-media/

To enhance its growing social media presence, nonprofit medical practice and research group Mayo Clinic established a Center for Social Media in July 2010. Since launching the division, Mayo Clinic [...]

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drag2share: Xiaomi Phone review

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/27/xiaomi-phone-review/

Any seasoned Android enthusiast would have no doubt come across Xiaomi Corporation's MIUI at some point. For those who haven't, here's a quick intro: MIUI is a heavily customizable Android ROM based on the works of CyanogenMod (at least on the driver level, so we've been told), and currently the Chinese startup is officially offering its free software for 12 well-known Android handsets, including the HTC Desire, Samsung Captivate and Motorola Droid. Of course, we'll also have the Xiaomi Phone on the list when it launches in China next month.

Using Foxconn's tooling and Inventec's manufacturing resources, the aptly named Xiaomi Phone is the company's first attempt at developing its own hardware, and boy, it's done one helluva job here with the specs: a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8260 SoC (note that this isn't just an overclocked 1.2GHz chip), 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM, eight megapixel camera and the usual wireless bundle including WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS (plus the rare GLONASS). By now you must be thinking: surely there must be a tradeoff somewhere for that tempting price of ¥1,999 ($310)? Read on to find out if this is the case.

Gallery: Xiaomi Phone review

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Xiaomi Phone review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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