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Friday, October 14, 2011
drag2share: Packing in six times more storage density with the help of table salt
Source: http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-10-storage-density-table-salt.html
(PhysOrg.com) -- Dr Joel Yang from the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), a research institute of Singapores Agency for Science, Technology and Research, with collaborators from the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the Data Storage Institute (DSI) has developed a process that can increase the data recording density of hard disks to 3.3 Terabit/in2, six times the recording density of current models. The key ingredient in the much enhanced patterning method that he pioneered is sodium chloride, the chemical grade of regular table salt.---
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drag2share: Panasonic's 7- and 10-inch BizPads port the Honeycomb drizzle to Japan's enterprise set
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/14/panasonics-7-and-10-inch-bizpads-port-the-honeycomb-drizzle-to/
Salarymen, get those contactless employee IDs set to swipe. Panasonic's throwing your overcaffeinated ilk a bone with two Honeycomb-based enterprise slates for release this winter. Coming under the BizPad umbrella, these 7- and 10.1-inch Android 3.2 tablets are ruggedized for the road warrior treatment, offering the clumsy and sleep-deprived alike dust-, drop- and water-proof protection. Both tabs pack a dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor, 16GB of onboard storage, 1GB RAM, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC capability (via its IC card reader), but the shared specs end there. While the larger tab certainly wins out with its higher resolution, digitizer-friendly WXGA 1280 x 800 IPS capacitive display (vs. WSVGA 1024 x 600 resistive LCD display), the more diminutive of the bunch gets the better 5 megapixel camera (vs. 1.3 megapixel) and optional 3G connectivity. No word yet on pricing or an actual launch date, but don't let that stop you from petitioning your IT department right now.Panasonic's 7- and 10-inch BizPads port the Honeycomb drizzle to Japan's enterprise set originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 01:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Thursday, October 13, 2011
drag2share: Get 50GB Free Storage for iOS [Storage]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5849581/boxnet-gives-ios-users-50gb-free-storage
Sure, iCloud gives you 5GB of free storage. How cute! Box.net just blew it out of the water. For the next 50 days, it is offering iOS users 50 GB of free storage. It's a pirate's bounty!
Not only is it a pretty sweet deal, but it's also one bereft of any significant fineprint. While a lot of offers like these expire after a certain term, or only open to new users, this one is neither. It's open to anyone, and lasts forever. Go get it. [Box.net via Mathew Ingram]
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drag2share: Toshiba introduces tiny enterprise hard drives with big speed and big storage
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/toshiba-introduces-tiny-enterprise-hard-drives-with-big-speed-an/
You're probably laughing to yourself right now saying, "300GB? That's not big storage." But, hear us out. The oh-so memorably titled MK01GRRB and MK01GRRR are not your standard hard drives -- these are enterprise-grade disks that spin at 15k RPM and fit in a 2.5-inch bay. Toshiba claims they're the highest capacity 2.5-inch, 15k drives on the market, and we couldn't dig up any evidence to the contrary. The 6Gb/s SAS connection makes sure businesses get the most they can out of those platters spinning at break neck speeds and the GRRR models include a self-encrypting feature. The two drives will start shipping in both 147 and 300GB sizes in Q1 of 2012, but pricing has yet to be announced. Check out the PR after the break for a few more details.Update: Seagate wrote in to let us know that they had a similar drive at the same size, capacity and speed earlier this year. So, take that, Tosh.
Continue reading Toshiba introduces tiny enterprise hard drives with big speed and big storage
Toshiba introduces tiny enterprise hard drives with big speed and big storage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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drag2share: Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/nokia-outs-colorful-603-handset-coupled-with-nfc-equipped-luna/
Continue reading Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset
Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted by Augustine at 5:16 PM
drag2share: Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/samsung-confirms-ice-cream-sandwich-event-on-october-19/
The event takes place 10:00am HKT, which is conveniently 10:00pm EST on October 18th. A primetime liveblog and gadget unveiling? Can't wait.
Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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drag2share: Adobe shows off new 'undo photo blur' feature
Source: http://www.physorg.com/news/2011-10-adobe-undo-photo-blur-feature.html
(PhysOrg.com) -- Despite all the advances in digital photography, most people are still plagued by the problem of blurry photos, a problem compounded by the use of cameras embedded in cell phones due to their small size. Problems of blurring generally can be divided into two types. The first is problems with focusing, which can usually be avoided if the camera operator will simply wait for the automatic focusing feature of their camera to do its job. The second type is much more difficult to solve as it involves camera movement while the image is being shot. Its this second problem that Adobe has been working on as part of its Photoshop imaging software package. And based on a video shot by someone identified only as peterelst who posted it on Youtube, a recent demo of a new feature, or "sneak" as Adobe calls it, seems to indicate that they have made significant progress.---
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Posted by Augustine at 10:43 AM
drag2share: Skip Past the Boring Intro on YouTube Videos with the Wadsworth Constant Bookmarklet [Bookmarklets]
Have you ever watched a YouTube video and thought, "The first 40 seconds of this was completely unnecessary?" With a simple bookmarklet, you can jump right to the 40% mark in the video so you can get to the good stuff.
The Wadsworth Constant, for those of you that don't know, is a joke slash genius discovery made on Reddit by a user named Wadsworth, who noted that the first 30 percent of every YouTube video is unnecessary, and you can usually just skip 30% of the way in to get to what you're looking for. While the Wadsworth Constant has become a fast-spreading internet meme, Redditor PublicRestrom notes that YouTube has actually added a feature to the site that incorporates the constant:
To apply the Wadsworth Constant to any Youtube video, put
&wadsworth=1
at the end of the URL.
Surprisingly, the trick works, and even more surprisingly, so does the Wadsworth Constant—at least in many cases. In an effort to streamline the process, we put together a bookmarklet that you can just click from any YouTube page to immediately skip to the 30% mark in the video. Just drag this link into your bookmarks bar and go nuts. The JavaScript, for those of you that are curious, is:
Give it a try for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments.
And so an internet celebrity was born... | Reddit
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Posted by Augustine at 9:29 AM
drag2share: LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video)
Zachary Lutz contributed to this hands-on.
Continue reading LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video)
LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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drag2share: Apple reportedly trying to add movie streaming to its iCloud
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/13/apple-reportedly-trying-to-add-movie-streaming-to-its-icloud/
Apple's iCloud may have only just launched but according to rumors reported by the LA Times and Wall Street Journal, it's already negotiating with Hollywood to add movies to the service (funny how things have changed in five years.) The timing is particularly curious because Apple, along with Disney, is one of the notable holdouts from the movie studio-backed Ultraviolet scheme with similar buy once / stream anywhere aspirations that just hit the streets this week. However, according to "people familiar with the matter" it could allow Ultraviolet access on iThings via app, while also bringing its usual media lock-in magic by also throwing in streaming copies of any flicks purchased on iTunes, but only on its own hardware. Recently activated streaming of purchased TV shows to the Apple TV shows the cloud's potential, but we'll have to wait for deals to be signed before that North Carolina datacenter puts Hollywood's best on its to-do list.Apple reportedly trying to add movie streaming to its iCloud originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
drag2share: Photo Stream, NHL, AirPlay mirroring and more added to Apple TV with software update
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/photo-stream-nhl-airplay-mirroring-and-more-added-to-apple-tv/
Photo Stream, NHL, AirPlay mirroring and more added to Apple TV with software update originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted by Augustine at 8:40 PM
drag2share: Samsung Galaxy S II and HTC Amaze 4G on sale at T-Mobile
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/12/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-and-htc-amaze-4g-on-sale-at-t-mobile/
Sure, we knew this day was coming, but now the wait is finally over. Now the main question for T-Mobile customers at the end of their contract is whether to pick up the Samsung Galaxy S II or HTC Amaze 4G. Both handsets are now on sale from the carrier, running $229 and $259, respectively (plus plan, post-rebate, naturally). Thankfully, we've got a full review of the 4.52-inch Galaxy S II magenta edition and a hands-on with the 4.3-inch Amaze 4G, which should help make the deciding a bit easier.Samsung Galaxy S II and HTC Amaze 4G on sale at T-Mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted by Augustine at 8:39 PM
drag2share: Monoprice Makes a $60 Subwoofer that Might Actually Be Worth a Damn [Audio]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5849108/monoprice-makes-a-60-subwoofer-that-might-actually-be-worth-a-damn
Monoprice, a website generally associated with peddling A/V cables on the cheap, also makes audio components on the cheap. And in a space where audio gear costs as much as houses, cheap speakers are normally ignored. But Monoprice's subwoofer may be the exception.
Cnet's Steve Guttenberg says that Monoprice's line of subs are wholly respectable, especially given the sub-$100 pricetags: $57 will net you an 8-inch, 60-watt sub, while $84 will get you a 12-inch, 150-watt boomer. Overall, Guttenberg preferred the smaller sub as it had good bass definition, even if lacking in power (it only goes down to 50Hz). The bigger sub, in his words, sounded sloppy, but had decent power. But all in all, they provide a cheaper alternative to systems upwards of $300. [Monoprice via Cnet]
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drag2share: It's the iPod You Need, Not the One You Deserve: The White iPod Touch Is Here [IPod]
Source: http://gizmodo.com/5849166/the-white-ipod-touch-is-now-available-from-your-local-apple-store
If you've been chomping at the bit to get your grubby mitts all over the new white version of the iPod Touch, they're now available for purchase, or just poking, at Apple Retail Stores.
Announced at Apple's 'Let's Talk iPhone' event last week, the white version of the 4th generation iPod Touch doesn't bring a lot of new features to the table, save for that gleaming white visage. It does come with iOS 5 pre-installed, saving you the hassle of downloading it along with the rest of the world. And as a reminder, you're looking at $199 for the 8GB model, $299 for the 32GB and $399 for the 64GB. [iLounge via Cult of Mac]
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