Monday, February 13, 2012

CloudMagic for Android: Super Fast Search on Super Strong Steroids [Video]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5884782/cloudmagic-for-android-super-fast-search-on-super-strong-steroids

Search is king on Android, it is Google's OS after all. But there's a way to make search even better on Android: an app called CloudMagic. It's the fastest way to search through your personal Google juice (Gmail, calendars, etc.) and Twitter tweets.

What does it do?

Think of CloudMagic as a search engine that only searches you. It indexes your Google and Twitter data and then cuts down search speed significantly because it doesn't get bogged down by any network or server delays. It's like if Spotlight (or Quicksilver) for the Mac was available on your Android phone. You can search through your Twitter, Gmail, Google Apps, Docs, Calendar and Contacts through CloudMagic.

Why do we like it?

Cause it's fast. Like almost Google Instant fast. As you type, results will pop up immediately. And you'll ask yourself, why doesn't search always work like this? Why did it take so long before? And you'll continue exploring life enlightening questions because you've saved so much time searching for stuff with CloudMagic. The app also supports voice searches too.

If you're a heavy Twitter user, you'll find that CloudMagic effectively fixes the mess that Twitter search has become and if you're not, you'll still love it for its Googleness. If CloudMagic adds Facebook and other services, it'll be an indispensable tool for Android. [Androinica]

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This Is the United States of America According to Craigslist [Craigslist]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5884464/this-is-the-united-states-of-america-according-to-craigslist

This Is the United States of America According to CraigslistYou know what I love about Craigslist? Well, other than the fact that I've scored cheap electronics, furniture and free stuff. And also other than how simple its layout is and how hilarious some of the stories on it are. And also the previous grey areas of the site. And also the random gigs I've landed during college. So other than all that amazing stuff, I love how I never have to input my location. Craigslist just figures it out for me! This is the map they use to do it.

It's simple, if you log into Craigslist with a certain geocoded IP, you're directed to that local portal of Craigslist that falls into your region. Basically, this is how Craigslist divides its regions in America. Or alternatively, this is the United States of Craigslist. Check out the full map at IDV User Experience. [IDV User Experience via Apartment Therapy]

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The Origin EON17-X May Be the Most Insane Laptop You Can Buy Right Now [PCs]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5884577/the-origin-eon17+x-may-be-the-most-insane-laptop-you-can-buy-right-now

The Origin EON17-X May Be the Most Insane Laptop You Can Buy Right NowI thought I'd given up being impressed by laptop specs. But then the Origin EON17-Z happened. Good God, you could probably run entire robot armies using this thing.

An Intel X79 chipset with hexacore processors in whatever flavor you like; up to 32GB of 1333MHz Corsair quad channel memory; the option of dual NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580M graphics cards (which can be overclocked, if you want); space for three hard drives giving you 3TB of storage. And, uh, a customizable backlit keyboard with two lighting zones and seven colors.

OK, so prices start at $3,159, it has a 17-inch screen and weighs it 12 pounds. Twelve whole pounds. But, but.. those specs. This is probably the most ridiculous no-holds-barred laptop I've ever seen. Now close your mouth and carry on as before. [Origin]

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HTC Endeavor specs revealed in leaked ROM: Tegra 3, 720p, Sense 4.0 (update: screenshots)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/htc-endeavor-specs-revealed/

HTC fans spent the last couple of days (i.e., their weekend) unpicking a leaked ROM Update Utility for an officially non-existent handset called the 'Endeavor.' The specs revealed so far include a 1280 x 720 display spread over 4.7-inches, a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, eight-megapixel rear shooter, front-facing camera, NFC, 1GB RAM and the new ICS-adapted version of HTC's Sense UI. These leaked specs tally with an earlier tip-off to MoDaCo, which further hinted at a 1.5GHz clock speed and Beats Audio. There's also a bunch of screenshots showing off the Sense 4.0 skin that we already glimpsed in a fuzzy HTC Ville video -- and it conspires to look both new and deeply familiar.

Update: Screenshot gallery just added below, via Android Central.

HTC Endeavor specs revealed in leaked ROM: Tegra 3, 720p, Sense 4.0 (update: screenshots) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG Optimus Vu gets pictured alongside Samsung Galaxy Note, hints at possible stylus

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/lg-optimus-vu-gets-pictured-alongside-samsung-galaxy-note-hints/

LG Optimus Vu gets pictured alongside Samsung Galaxy Note

LG's recently leaked five-inch Optimus Vu has been showing of its curious 4:3 proportions again -- this time, alongside its closest rival, Samsung's Galaxy Note. It looks like you're going to get those suit pockets let out a little if you're interested in picking up the Optimus Vu -- it's a fair bit wider than even the Galaxy Note. We also get a real world glimpse at the Vu's hardware, which sports a bevel design similar to that of LG's recent Prada team-up. Unfortunately, there's just the one lonely comparison photo to go on, although an extra screen grab of some note-taking features has also surfaced. Will the LG's big phone / tiny tablet arrive packing a stylus? We'll have to wait until we get our hands on one -- or a more detailed leak. We've included a peek at the note annotation app right after the break.

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LG Optimus Vu gets pictured alongside Samsung Galaxy Note, hints at possible stylus originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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