Monday, January 18, 2010

SOCIAL MEDIA WEEK NYC: Feb 2nd 4-6p Navigating Social Media & New Tech in Healthcare & Pharma - CORRECTED LINK - http://bit.ly/7mzMK0

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NVIDIA Fermi / GF100 architectural details revealed

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/nvidia-fermi-gf100-architectural-details-revealed/

Fermi hardware might still be two months away, but NVIDIA has done the sage thing and released some tantalizing numbers and architectural details to keep the fanboys chirping in the meantime. The GF100 will signal the end of tiresome rebadging and clock speed massaging, and early adopters will find 512 CUDA cores, 48 ROPs, and a 384-bit GDDR5 memory interface sprawled across three billion transistors. Big changes are also afoot in how the card will do its work, with a reorganization toward a more parallel workflow leading to promises of up to eight times better geometry performance than on the GT200. HardOCP reports that anti-aliasing results have improved "notably," while the video we've got stashed after the break for you shows the GF100 beating the GTX 285 handily in a Far Cry 2 benchmark. Still, the PC Perspective crew expressed some apprehension about the massive die size and how it could impact yields given the still young 40nm production process -- a sentiment echoed by other publications who questioned whether NVIDIA would not have been better off trying for a less ambitious, more gaming-oriented board. We should all know that answer soon enough.

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NVIDIA Fermi / GF100 architectural details revealed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DisplayPort 1.2 receives final VESA blessing, grows into a real standard

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/displayport-1-2-receives-final-vesa-blessing-grows-into-a-real/

VESA might've been a bit tardy with finalizing it, but DisplayPort v1.2 is now all official and it comes with an impressive tally of numbers to get your attention. Doubling the data throughput of v1.1a (from 10.8Gbps to 21.6Gbps), the latest version will be able to support multiple monitors via only a single output cable, allowing you to daisy-chain up to four 1920 x 1200 monitors, for example. It can also perform bi-directional data transfer, which will permit USB hubs, webcams, and touchscreen panels integrated into displays to communicate over the same cable as the video signal. Backwards compatibility with older peripherals is assured, but you'll naturally need a v1.2-capable computer to exploit all this newfound goodness. You'll find the full PR after the break.

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DisplayPort 1.2 receives final VESA blessing, grows into a real standard originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Mini 5 teardown reveals Snapdragon guts and 3G SIM (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/dell-mini-5-teardown-reveals-snapdragon-guts-and-3g-sim-video/

As long as Dell chooses to be stingy with the details of its upcoming 5-inch Mini 5 (codenamed Streak) MID we'll just have to suss out the specs from more nefarious sources. And who better to fill in the blanks than the kids over at Tinhte -- the original source of the leaked Android handheld that got official at CES? The Vietnamese site did the world a solid today by tearing into a Mini 5 sample revealing a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, two microSD slots, and a bigger 1,530mAh battery than the original 1,300mAh baby we saw back in October. The site also confirms the SIM slot with 3G radio and taste for faux 80s metal. See what we mean in the video (and bonus pic) after the break.

[Thanks, Tran Manh K.]

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Dell Mini 5 teardown reveals Snapdragon guts and 3G SIM (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 05:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG marks belated Android entry with GW620 UK launch

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/18/lg-marks-belated-android-entry-with-gw620-uk-launch/

Hey, you know what's hot right now? Android 1.5. You know what else? Resistive touchscreens and chunky bodies, the ladies just can't get enough of them. Good thing too, since in some alternate universe where the Motorola Droid, HTC HD2 and the Nexus One existed, this LG GW620 -- hereafter to be known as the InTouch Max -- would look like it's arriving about a year too late to matter. A phone that's been teased and promoted since September, it has finally found homes on Virgin Mobile and T-Mobile in the UK, where unwitting victims can have it forced upon them for free when they sign up to long-term contracts costing at least £20 ($32.50) per month. Hit the source link for more details, if you must.

LG marks belated Android entry with GW620 UK launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sunday, January 17, 2010

The Motorola Shadow: a Droid For the Light Side? [Shadow]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/bknAhq6calE/the-motorola-shadow-a-droid-for-the-light-side

There's not a whole lot that's certain about these images, which popped up at Mobile01, showing Motorola's Shadow as a friendlier-looking Droid. But they're interesting.

These aren't the first rumors that have trickled out about the Motorola Shadow. One leak, a few weeks ago, pegged it as having a super-thin body and a 4.3-inch, 800 x 484 screen. These renders, of admittedly dubious provenance, suggest a more Droid-like form factor, except with a white keyboard and wrist strap.

Mobile01 also suggests that the Shadow could be a candidate for the next official Google Phone and thus the designation of Nexus Two. Maybe, but it seems a little too early for Google to be picking the Nexus One successor. And what of HTC? [Mobile01 via Engadget]




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Dell Froot Concept Design Does Away with Keyboard, Monitor [Concepts]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/PCQwrP4-0Hw/dell-froot-concept-design-does-away-with-keyboard-monitor

With the environment and sustainability firmly in mind the Dell Froot concept saves the planet courtesy two projectors: One for the virtual keyboard, and another for the monitor.

Designed by Pauline Carlos as part of a sustainability contest sponsored by Dell, the Froot also uses a colorful case that's constructed out of a biodegradable starch-based polymer. As it's a futuristic concept, the lack of a mouse is understabdable—we'll no doubt be using our brains by then.

More seriously, Pico projectors are *almost* there, but not quite, otherwise I'd be asking why this is still just a concept. [Behance Network via technabob via OhGizmo]




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Motorola Shadow is Nexus Two with sliding QWERTY keyboard?

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/16/motorola-shadow-is-nexus-two-with-sliding-qwerty-keyboard/

Fan-made render? Very possible, but we're intrigued by the notion. The gang at Mobile01 have laid out two more photos of what is being called the Motorola Shadow (not to be confused with the T-Mobile Shadow), which in a nutshell looks like Droid / Milestone with a white keyboard and wrist strap. Even more interesting is the assertion that this could be Google's next flagship device, here lovingly dubbed the Nexus Two. Now while there is no way to corroborate at this point, we could totally buy this as feasible. After all, what better way to complement the Nexus One slate than with one with physical QWERTY? And who better than the company whose Android 2.0 device increased the platform's mindshare at supersonic speeds, with a CEO willing to signify support even at the launch event for a competitor's product? Color us curious -- wrist strap-laden render after the break

[Thanks, Serge]

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Motorola Shadow is Nexus Two with sliding QWERTY keyboard? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Archos phone tablet in limbo, awaiting 'at least two major operators' to sign up

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/16/archos-phone-tablet-in-limbo-awaiting-at-least-two-major-opera/

Oh, Henri Crohas, you tease. In an interview with French site L'Expansion, the Archos CEO made reference to fate of the Archos phone tablet, saying that the company has built a device with strong multimedia capabilities... but it's not gonna see the light of day without the support at least two major operators. Sad to hear, as the proposed specs -- Android OS, 4.3-inch touchscreen, 1GHz ARM processor, 3.5G bands, 10mm titanium casing, and a possible front-facing camera -- were mighty intriguing. In the meantime, keep dreaming of that Android-powered HTC HD2, k?

Archos phone tablet in limbo, awaiting 'at least two major operators' to sign up originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sanwa's ultra-cheap pico projector available, probably worth the money

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/17/sanwas-ultra-cheap-pico-projector-available-probably-worth-the/

We're kind of fans of pico projectors around here, even if finding a way to justify spending big cash on them is occasionally a little hard. Sanwa's just unleashed a cheap little pico that may just be worth the money. There's nothing terribly standout about the Sanwa 400 PRJ-001 -- a Himax LCoS projector with a 640 x 480 resolution, USB connectivity and the little guy weighs in at only 85 grams. The best part of the story here, is of course, the price -- for $119, well, maybe we'll grab two. We can't be sure it's the cheapest pocket projector in the history of micro projecting, but it's pretty close. Hit up the source link to buy one for yourself.

Sanwa's ultra-cheap pico projector available, probably worth the money originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Friday, January 15, 2010

Create Link Formats Link Text for Faster Copying [Downloads]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/Rfju-0w85bA/create-link-formats-link-text-for-faster-copying

Chrome: If you're someone who copies and pastes a good number of URLs and text every day, Create Link extension for Google Chrome is a must-install extension. It's a semi-equivalent to Firefox's mighty CoLT add-on.

The missing element that makes Create Link a "semi-" equivalent to the link-prepping, time-saving powers of CoLT, and even its direct Firefox inspiration, is that Create Link only works from its Chrome toolbar button. That means it grabs the title and URL the page you're currently on, rather than letting you grab the link text and URL from links you right-click on the page. That's more of a Chrome extensions deficiency than Create Link's own fault, but it must be pointed out.

Create Link is, however, open-ended in how you format your links, allowing you to prepare text for blogging, forums and bulletin boards, and anywhere else you need to write in HTML style or paste in URLs or page titles. It's a free download, works wherever Google Chrome extensions do.

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Foodspotting Catalogs Delicious Dishes [Food]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/SUYRqB8Rjek/foodspotting-catalogs-delicious-dishes

If you like documenting a good meal and enjoy checking out the delicious culinary delights other foodies are finding, Foodspotting offers a platform for cataloging and browsing delicious eats from around the world.

Foodspotting was founded on the idea that it's more about a good dish than it is about the entire restaurant. Rather than review entire establishments, Foodspotting focuses on delicious dishes and where you can find them.

After signing up for a free account at Foodspotting you can browse entries by other amateur food photographers and critics, search for entries by name or geographic location, and flag food "Nom It" if you've eaten it and approve of the food and "Want It" if you're craving it. In addition to name and location-based search you can browse the most popular food by the number of people who have given it their approval or put it on their wanted list.

Foodspotting is currently only accessible via their website, although according to their FAQ file an iPhone app is slated for this quarter. Foodspotting is a free service that requires a basic registration. Have a favorite tool or service for finding great meals? Let's hear about it in the comments.




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Root Coverage Offers Detailed Crowd-Sourced Cellular Coverage Maps [Cell Phones]

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/lifehacker/full/~3/cfVAY0d-Lpc/root-coverage-offers-detailed-crowd+sourced-cellular-coverage-maps

The coverage maps provided by cellphone companies don't really tell you all that much about the quality of the coverage they offer. If you'd like a real-world look at coverage, you can check out Root Coverage.

Root Coverage takes data from actual users and compiles it into hexagonal overlays that provide a variety of information about the map you're looking at. You can check not only signal strength but also the quality of the data connection and transmission rate. You can also switch between map view, aerial view, and topographical view—handy for seeing if that odd deadzone here or there is caused by odd geographic features.

Root Coverage is a free service. You can currently check the coverage in several major US markets like New York, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C., and more. You can also sign up to participate in currently mapped markets or to be alerted when the service is rolled out where you live.

If Root Coverage doesn't cover your locale currently, you might want to check out similar services like previously reviewed GotReception, DeadCellZones, and SignalMap. Have your own trick or tool for making sure you're getting the carrier with the best coverage in your area? Let's hear about it in the comments.




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NPD: Wii leads video game industry to 'biggest sales month ever'

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/15/npd-wii-leads-video-game-industry-to-biggest-sales-month-ever/

Well, what a difference a couple of months and a holiday season can make. Just after finding that the video game console market shrunk by a fifth in October, NPD is now back with a new report that finds that December was the video game industry's "biggest sales month ever." Specifically, the group found that console sales jumped 4% compared to last December, with the Nintendo Wii unsurprisingly leading the way with 3.81 million units moved (up from 2.15 million the previous year). That's followed by the collective DS offerings at 3.31 million and, somewhat surprisingly, the PlayStation 3, which racked up sales of 1.36 million (its first time cracking the one million mark) compared to the Xbox 360's 1.31 million. Of course, no one's expecting sales to stay at quite that lofty level, but NPD says that the spike in December sales might well indicate that 2010 could be a recovery year.

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NPD: Wii leads video game industry to 'biggest sales month ever' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Jan 2010 13:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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