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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Rovi Connected Platform brings another flavor of Android-to-anything streaming

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/rovi-connected-platform-brings-another-flavor-of-android-to-anyt/

And then, there were two. Just days after Qualcomm pushed out its DLNA Certified Skifta Android app for streaming content from your smartphone / tablet to just about anything else, along comes Rovi with an awfully similar alternative. The company -- which swallowed up Sonic Solutions just months ago -- obviously has a thing for slinging contained media all over the place, and its new Connected Platform will soon be available pre-ported to Android 2.1 or higher. In short, that'll enable Android devices to beam multimedia stored on their microSD cards to an array of PCs, set-top boxes or NAS devices, which in turn would be connected to a monitor or HDTV of some sort. The dirty details on what kinds of devices it'll support remain murky, but we're hoping to hear more once the app makes its debut in the Android Marketplace sometime this quarter. Something tells us you'll need a phone with a bit more oomph than the Acclaim to actually have decent streaming performance, though.

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Mophie sneaks out new Juice Pack Air with Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 compatibility

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/mophie-sneaks-out-new-juice-pack-air-with-verizon-and-atandt-iphon/

There's been no shortage of cases for Verizon's flavor of the iPhone 4 -- Ballistic, iLuv, iKit, AGF and Scosche have already announced ones of their own -- but if you're looking for a mainstay in the industry, you can now turn to Mophie. The company's life-doubling Juice Pack Air has been ever-so-slightly reengineered to work with both AT&T and Verizon iPhone 4 units, with initial shipments expected by the end of the month. At first it'll ship in black with silver accents, while soft-touch red and glossy white versions are scheduled for release shortly thereafter. Still $79.95, and still awfully hard to resist for 3G power users.

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Skype for iPhone upgrade lets it videocall Skype for TV, if you actually want to

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/skype-for-iphone-upgrade-lets-it-videocall-skype-for-tv-if-you/

There's a new update out for Skype on iOS devices today that which expands the new videocalling compatibility to "a wider selection of Skype clients and devices" by adding the h.264 compatibility necessary to chat with any Skype for TV clients. That's available on certain LG, Panasonic and Samsung HDTVs right now, while Sony and Vizio have both announced it will be in some of their new HDTVs coming out later this year. The ability to call mobile devices seems to give a big edge to Skype over other living room videochat setups from Cisco, Logitech or Microsoft's Kinect, but even with a compatible (& pricey)camera in hand, good luck finding someone out enjoying the world who wants to chat while you're chilling on the couch.

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Olympus E-PL2 Micro Four Thirds camera now shipping, Penpal still has us buzzing

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/olympus-e-pl2-micro-four-thirds-camera-now-shipping-penpal-stil/

Right on cue, Olympus' latest entrant into the world of Micro Four Thirds is now shipping. Just a month after receiving its official unveil at CES, the E-PL2 is finally taking over for the E-PL1. Aside from an ISO range topping out at 6,400, a 3-inch rear LCD, an SDXC slot, RAW image support and a newfangled accessory port, this guy's also fully compatible with the Penpal Bluetooth dongle. For those unaware, that enables photos to be shared and uploaded on the fly so long as your BT-enabled, 3G-ready smartphone is by your side, though it looks as if the camera itself has beat said accessory to market. The camera's yours for the taking at $599.99 (bundled with a ED m14-42mm f3.5/5.6 zoom lens) at the source links below.

[Thanks, Tom]

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WiFi-only Motorola Xoom tablet does its FCC duty, silver version spotted in Dubai (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/wifi-only-motorola-xoom-tablet-does-its-fcc-duty-silver-version/

WiFi-only Motorola Xoom tablet does its FCC duty, silver version spotted in Dubai (video)

We heard some weird reports over the weekend that the 3G Motorola Xoom tablet couldn't be sold unless you bought at least one month of wireless data. That, plus the groan-inducing $800 MSRP, is surely giving some potential buyers a wee bit of pause. This might help. Crossing the wires at the FCC is what appears to be a WiFi-only version of the Xoom, called a "wireless tablet with embedded WLAN." It's lacking a 3G radio so, unless Moto has another trick up its sleeves, this is probably that. Obviously any speculation on price would be highly... speculative, but here's to hoping ditching that modem brings this thing down a Benjamin or so. Also spotted, this time in Dubai but also embedded below, was a silver version of the Xoom, sporting a two-tone back that will nicely complement your Casio Data Bank calculator watch. No word on whether we'll get that on these shores, but we hope so. Variety is, dear readers, the spice of life.

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Amazon app released for the newest Windows Phone 7 models

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/10/amazon-app-released-for-the-newest-windows-phone-7-models/

It's an important day for Windows Phone 7 users. No, not because the free Amazon app was just launched in the Windows Phone Marketplace. It's because we get to test drive this Photoshop image in preparation for Friday. You feelin' it?

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Amazon app released for the newest Windows Phone 7 models originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Feb 2011 08:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Item-level RFIDs get support from big retailers, track your every purchase

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/item-level-rfids-get-support-from-big-retailers-track-your-ever/

Toilets, cows, and Germans have all been tagged by RFIDs, but according to a new study, it's footwear and fashion that top the demand for radio-enabled tracking. In a report released yesterday, ABI Research said more than three-quarters of a billion RFID tags will be used in global apparel markets in 2011, with retailers like Walmart, Macy's, and JC Penney leading the way. Item-level tracking isn't new -- in fact we saw something similar in 2006 -- but with the likes of Walmart on board, the system is expected to grow as much as 60 percent in the next three years. The study suggests inventory and security as driving factors in the adoption of RFIDs, but we've got our suspicions. And anyway, we don't want anyone to know how much we spent on that Material Girl leopard print shrug -- not even a machine.

Item-level RFIDs get support from big retailers, track your every purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 09:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Palm TouchPad leaked: 1.5 pounds, 13mm thick, and just moments from official

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/palm-touchpad-leaked-1-5-pounds-13mm-thick-and-just-moments-f/

According to PreCentral, Palm's forthcoming tablet -- which we suspect will be officially revealed in just a few hours -- will be dubbed TouchPad. They were able to sneak in and hear a few details during the event preparation session, enabling them to confirm that it'll weigh 1.5 pounds and measure 13mm thick (just as we'd heard). If those figures sound familiar, it's because a fledgling startup in Cupertino just so happens to have a slate that aligns exactly to those very specifications. Keep it locked right here for our impending liveblog -- we'll be bringing you the blow by blow as it goes down today in San Francisco.

Update: Robert Scoble seems to have let loose a bit of information as well, confirming that a 10-inch slate is indeed on the docket, as well as "the smallest little phone" has has ever seen. And before you think that's a positive attribute, he also mentions it being too small to be taken seriously, and definitely not as "a competitor for the iPhone or Android." Ouch. Guess we'll have to see for ourselves as the day develops.

Palm TouchPad leaked: 1.5 pounds, 13mm thick, and just moments from official originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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WebOS-based Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad leaked on HP's site, likely on sale today

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/09/webos-based-veer-pre-3-and-touchpad-leaked-on-hps-site-likely/

Whoa, Nelly! With HP's highly touted press event just hours from commencing, it looks as if the web admins are testing the waters with what's about to go down. On HP's Home & Home Office shopping page, there's a drop-down under "Deals & Offers" that quite clearly reveals the outfit's planned triumvirate: the HP Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad. Those are slated to bring webOS in "S, M and L" flavors, though it's unclear whether the Veer or Pre 3 will be the smallest. HP has managed yank the teaser from its US portal, but it still looks live internationally. But seriously, why list something like this if all three weren't going to be on sale by sundown? Here's hoping!

WebOS-based Veer, Pre 3 and TouchPad leaked on HP's site, likely on sale today originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Feb 2011 11:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Tuesday, February 08, 2011

#smwnyc #smwluminary - open source health - leveraging existing resources in innovative ways to solve public health issues

@luminarylabs - open source medicine and pharma products is coming; watch out industry!

RT @marckoska - 2 billion one-use AD "auto-disable" syringes sold to date, 10 million infections prevented, lives saved - bravo

RT @marckoska - scary reality of used/contaminated syringes being reused and used as toys in 3rd world countries #smwnyc #smwluminary

"personal health ecosystem" consumers expect industries to engage in their "health" #smwnyc #smwluminary

RT @SlowFoodUSA - learning about "food shed" "food desert" #smwnyc #smwluminary

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