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Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray

2011-09-05T00:54:00.001-07:00

What’s the coldest substance known to man (or fat, bloated alien)? Carbonite, of course, which is why the Han Solo in Carbonite Ice Cube Tray might be the best way to chill a drink in any universe.
The silicone tray, from nerdware merchant ThinkGeek, produces one big slab of cocky-pilot-filled ice, and six smaller ones. It [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/09/han-solo-in-carbonite-ice-cube-tray/

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How To: Create folders and organize your apps

2011-09-04T19:54:00.001-07:00

Since the release of the iPad, more and more people have been going gaga over it. If you have not yet been able to put your hands on one, you are certainly missing out on something big. The iPad 2 has some noticeable great improvements than the older model too. If you are an iPad user, here are some helpful tips to organize your device. iPad how to- organize your apps: If you own an iPad, 1 or 2, especially [...]

Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/how-to-create-folders-and-organize-your-apps/

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Google Android 1.5 SDK Impresses Previewers

2011-09-04T14:54:00.001-07:00

Google rolled out the Google Android 1.5 �Early Look� SDK for developers. The Android 1.5 platform includes a number of new and improved tools, including faster Gmail conversation list scrolling and user interface refinements to the browser and other elements....

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Sony?s Tablet, Apple?s iPhone Follies

2011-09-04T09:54:00.001-07:00

This week on the Gadget Lab podcast: The gang chats about yet another Android tablet, HP's mobile problems and Apple's latest iPhone fiasco.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/09/podcast-sony-apple-iphone/

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Lenovo ThinkPad Edge E420 Laptop, $480

2011-09-04T04:54:00.001-07:00

TigerDirect is selling the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge laptop for only $480.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=7a9a93baf444025a8c33f18b0f248272

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Report: Intel ?Temporarily? Halting Meego Development

2011-09-03T23:54:00.001-07:00

It looks like there's another victim in the mobile OS wars. Who fell, and why.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/09/report-intel-meego-no-go/

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Apple iPhone Is Rising High in the Enterprise

2011-09-03T18:54:00.001-07:00

Apple shipped 8.3 million units of its iPhone in Q1, helping the company to its $3.38 billion profit. Apple COO Tim Cook said on the Q1 earnings call Jan. 25 that business use of the iPhone doubled since the release of the faster iPhone 3GS last summer. Cook said roughly 70 percent of Fortune 100 companies are testing or using iPhones as their corporate communications device, thanks largely to support for Microsoft Exchange. This sets the stage for the iPhone's assault on RIM's BlackBerry, analysts believe. - Apple doubled in the first quarter the number of iPhones it sold in the first quarter from a year ago, shipping 8.3 million
units of the world's most popular smartphone and pushing the company to its
$3.38 billion profit.
But don't think those devices all went to teenagers and soccer moms. Yes,
...

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HP Envy 14: Solid, but Now Unspectacular

2011-09-03T13:54:00.001-07:00

HP's updated Envy 14 all-purpose laptop is good at everything, but not great at anything.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=2481a46f4a8774312d17fdbc0120ee07

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The Fate of PCs at HP: 10 Questions

2011-09-03T08:54:00.001-07:00

With HP mulling over spinning off their PC business or selling it outright, there are plenty of questions that need answering.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=9c0302eee4a9bae62398a249df903929

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San Francisco Police did assist Apple in search for missing iPhone prototype

2011-09-03T03:54:00.001-07:00

SFWeekly is reporting that San Francisco Police Department did assist Apple investigators when an iPhone prototype device again went missing in a bar. The iPhone prototype was apparently lost in a bar / restaurant in late July this year. Contradicting past statements that no records exist of police...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/Bcbz2dN2oP8/

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Analysts Predict Rough Road for BEA Portal Customers

2011-09-02T22:54:00.001-07:00

CMS Watch, an analyst firm that tracks and evaluates content management technologies, is warning customers to be wary of the risk posed by changes occurring at several major portal vendors, including the fallout from Oracle's acquisition of BEA. ...

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Apple, Other Smartphone Makers Hit with Infringement Suits

2011-09-02T17:54:00.001-07:00

Little-known SmartPhone Technologies files lawsuits against Apple, AT&T, Research In Motion, Samsung, Sanyo, LG Electronics and Motorola accusing them of violating patents owned by the company. - The smartphone patent lawsuit derby continues with a company named
SmartPhone Technologies suing Apple, AT amp;T, Research In Motion, Samsung,
Sanyo, LG Electronics and Motorola, accusing them of violating patents owned by
the company. Filed in the U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of T...

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MSI GT683R: A Powerful Desktop Replacement With Funky Lights

2011-09-02T12:54:00.001-07:00

The GT683R is a powerful machine, but it'd be nice if external peripherals felt like an option, rather than a necessity.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=80ec748ca84a153dfd8bce5560400eb0

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TripAdvisor app for Windows Phone 7 now available

2011-09-02T07:54:00.001-07:00

TripAdvisor, the popular travel planning tool, has just launched an app for Windows Phone 7. Just like the mobile website, the app allows you to search for anything travel-related -- from hotels and flights to restaurants and points-of-interest to visit once you reach your destination.

Geolocation is supported, which allows TripAdvisor to quickly locate places nearby. But while that's a neat feature, it's also a bit of a downer -- because, really, it's about the only feature TripAdvisor for WP7 brings to the table that its mobile Web app doesn't already offer (its browser-based geolocation doesn't work with WP7 at the moment).

While it's nice to see Windows Phone 7 users getting some big-name apps, it'd be even nicer if we saw some packing a bit more swagger.

Still, TripAdvisor for WP7 might just be worth installing on your device if you're frequently on the go -- at least until a better browser arrives with the Mango update.

Gallery: TripAdvisor for Windows Phone 7

TripAdvisor app for Windows Phone 7 now available originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MSI GT683R: A Powerful Desktop Replacement With Funky Lights

2011-09-02T02:54:00.001-07:00

The GT683R is a powerful machine, but it'd be nice if external peripherals felt like an option, rather than a necessity.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=80ec748ca84a153dfd8bce5560400eb0

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Chrome 11 beta adds new experimental APIs for proxies, Web navigation

2011-09-01T21:54:00.001-07:00

Google Chrome 11 -- which just recently made the move to the browser's beta channel -- has received a minor update that gives developers access to two new APIs.

The first is a full-featured proxy API, which will, for example, allow users to set different proxy servers for normal browsing and Incognito mode. Proxy auto-config scripts are also supported by the API.

The second -- Web Navigation Extension -- is a bit more expansive. This API will allow devs to build everything from more powerful safe browsing extensions -- like Traffic Light -- to data analysis and reporting extensions.

Both APIs are currently experimental, so you'll need to enable them on the about:flags page to try out any relevant extensions. Apart from a proxy example built by Google and shipped with the Chromium source, we're not aware of any examples just yet, however. We'll let you know when we spot any slick, new extensions which do surface.

Chrome 11 beta adds new experimental APIs for proxies, Web navigation originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Giant Phone or Tiny Tablet? The 5.3-Inch Samsung Galaxy Note

2011-09-01T16:54:00.001-07:00

There’s an old riddle which involves a frog trying to get across a room, or something. The trick is that every hop has to be half the length of the last one. The idea is that the frog will never make it.
Samsung seems to be using this riddle as a product roadmap: Every new phone [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/09/giant-phone-or-tiny-tablet-the-5-3-inch-samsung-galaxy-note/

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Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype at a Bar, Says Report

2011-09-01T11:54:00.001-07:00

Apparently a next-gen iPhone prototype has gone missing, this time from San Francisco bar Cava 22, according to CNET. The device was reportedly lost in late July, and Apple scrambled to recover it over the following days. Instead of being bought by Gawker for five grand, this one sold on Craigslist for $200.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/08/iphone-5-lost-at-bar/

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Acer Aspires to a Greater Ethos

2011-09-01T06:54:00.001-07:00

The Acer Aspire Ethos 8951G is a big laptop with sleek looks and a terrible touchpad.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=19ddc506da83ee5949a2254f548ab55a

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Lenovo IdeaPad Z370: Multimedia-Friendly Budget Portable

2011-09-01T01:54:00.001-07:00

The IdeaPad Z370's strong audio and modest price tag should appeal to consumers looking for a budget portable for watching DVDs and Web video, as long as heavy-duty computing and serious gaming aren't major concerns.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=ae0911944a8ecabae4eeca0f8c351c3b

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HP EliteBook 2560p Review: Extra-Rugged Ultraportable

2011-08-31T20:54:00.001-07:00

HP's solid ultraportable laptop offers exceptional toughness and some nice design flourishes.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=fa0c75cd2eadbed777ff62e0c044e621

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Stickers Turn Magic Trackpad into Magic Numpad

2011-08-31T15:54:00.001-07:00

I love to use a number pad to enter lots of data, but I hate having a giant keyboard which forces my Magic Trackpad too far off to the right. So I put up with the regular number row and curse every time I need to type numbers longer than one digit.
Now, though, I can [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/08/stickers-turn-magic-trackpad-into-magic-numpad/

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Evernote Web gets a new interface, Facebook sharing, and more

2011-08-31T10:54:00.001-07:00

Evernote, the popular multi-platform 'digital memory' app, has done some serious re-tooling of its Web interface. In addition to a more polished UI that more closely mirrors the look of Evernote on the desktop, the update brings features like notebook stacks and snippet view to the Web.

Auto-saving is now enabled as well, and you can select multiple items by holding down the Cmd or Ctrl key on your Mac or Windows keyboard. If you've got items stored in your notebooks that you want to share with friends or co-workers, Evernote has improved that process, too. You can quickly post an item to Facebook, share it via email, or generate a Web sharing link to paste into an IM conversation or status update.

Head over to the Evernote Web login page to try out the new interface.

Evernote Web gets a new interface, Facebook sharing, and more originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple Prepping 'Lion' OS X Update for App Store Download

2011-08-31T05:54:00.001-07:00

The company's Mac OS X "Lion" upgrade is expected to launch via Apple's App Store, reports indicate. - Apple
is getting ready to offer customers the latest major update to its operating
system, Mac OS X 10.7 quot;Lion, quot; as a download through the App Store,
Mac blog Apple Insider reported.

On
Friday, the company issued its third build of Mac OS X 10.6.8 to developers,
though it is not ye...

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Windows Home Server 2011 released to manufacturers

2011-08-31T00:54:00.001-07:00

Just a little under two months after its release candidate went live, Windows Home Server (WHS) 2011 has been finalized and released into the wild. The new version of Microsoft's slick, do-it-all server OS is a big step forward from its predecessor.

Built on the Windows Server 2008 R2 base, Home Server 2011 features a simpler dashboard, a better backup solution, dead simple remote access to your home computers, and Silverlight-powered remote media streaming. For a more detailed look at what's new in Windows Home Server 2011, you check out Microsoft's official breakdown.

Drive Extender, of course, didn't resurface for the final release of WHS 2011 and that's something a lot of power users are still pretty irked about. Even without Extender, Windows Home Server offers a boatload of useful functionality and might be a good fit for your home network. Manufacturers have already begun building hardware, so you should be able to pick up a device in the very near future.

An evaluation download for Windows Home Server 2011 will be made available in April -- we'll let you know when the links are ready.

Windows Home Server 2011 released to manufacturers originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chromebooks Now do Windows

2011-08-30T19:54:00.001-07:00

Cisco's Citrix Receiver brings Windows desktops and apps to Chrome OS laptops.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=37533f31fd8ebbde051c833a029bcc24

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Pricing of RAM to Plunge, Analyst Says

2011-08-30T14:54:00.001-07:00

The price of DDR3 memory used in laptops, desktops and servers will drop over the next two months as memory companies try to clear out excess inventory.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=455e8dceb96d0809eac141ea93b42a91

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iPad Art ? The Most Artistic iPad Apps

2011-08-30T09:54:00.001-07:00

In these days of modernization and technological forwardness, the iPad is becoming more and more popular not just to the techies but also the artistic bunch; hence the number of iPad art apps. You will be surprised as to how an iPad can turn into a canvas for painters. The app Brushes allows you to create finger painted artwork. It was first developed for the iPhone and later on was introduced for the iPad. This takes advantage of the larger [...]

Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/ipad-art-the-most-artistic-ipad-apps/

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Skype Expands Horizons, Will Post Apps for iPhone, Blackberry

2011-08-30T04:54:00.001-07:00

Apple iPhone and BlackBerry owners can breathe easier: Skype plans to announce an application for the smartphones at the CTIA Wireless convention on Tuesday....

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Google to Let Users Post Bio Notes on Name Search Pages

2011-08-29T23:54:00.001-07:00

Google now gives users the option to post a link to a Google profile at the bottom of name-query search pages, meaning that anyone searching for a user online can view information that the user wants the world to see. This potentially allows Google to use its search engine to create more of a social networking presence online, similar to Facebook and Twitter....

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Seniors, Women Embracing Tablets, E-Readers

2011-08-29T18:54:00.001-07:00

If you thought tablets were being used only by Angry Birds-flinging youngsters or guys between 25 and 34, think again. Turns out tablets are all the rage with women and seniors.
There hasn’t been much change in who’s using smartphones — they’re still most popular among the 20- and 30-something set — tablet and ereader ownership [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/08/mobile-tech-demographics/

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HP EliteBook 2560p Review: Extra-Rugged Ultraportable

2011-08-29T13:54:00.001-07:00

HP's solid ultraportable laptop offers exceptional toughness and some nice design flourishes.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=fa0c75cd2eadbed777ff62e0c044e621

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Start your week with the Greatest Android Podcast in the World!

2011-08-29T08:54:00.001-07:00

The weekend's over, and you're headed back to school or work. The dregs. It doesn't get much worse than that. But we can make your Monday morning (or any day that ends in "y," really) a little bit better.

The Android Central Podcast is your weekly peek into the world of Android, where we break down the news that really matters, and explain what's just a bunch of hype. Plus, we answer your e-mails and voicemails. You don't want to miss it. Check out the Android Central Podcast.

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Acer Iconia A500 3.2 update now landing September 10th

2011-08-27T07:54:00.001-07:00

The 3.2 update for the Iconia A500 promised for 25th August never showed, but Acer haven't left us out in the cold instead going public on why the date slipped.

Posting on the Acer Malaysia Facebook page, the update now looks set to land on September 10th. Apparently they've been suffering some issues with the GPS settings, so thought better to put the update back than let it out in the wild with bugs.

Updates are always welcome, so hopefully Acer will manage to work out all the kinks before September 10th. They have promised to update earlier if there's any news, but for now lets just take what they're offering.

Source: liliputing

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Lenovo IdeaPad S205: A More Stylish Netbook

2011-08-27T02:54:00.001-07:00

Graced with Lenovo's first-rate ergonomics and a roomy hard drive, the IdeaPad S205 is a stylish traveling companion for routine computing.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=1f1f4580a27e2df938823cf9b023b8e1

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Razer Blade: Eyes-on With the 'Future' of PC Gaming

2011-08-26T21:54:00.001-07:00

The peripheral maker is calling it the first "true" gaming laptop, balancing portability and performance. Semantics aside, they're on to something here.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=49a39d198ae85edf124f7fc6d7868da5

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Windows 8 Explorer to feature Ribbon UI, SkyDrive and Mesh integration?

2011-08-26T16:54:00.001-07:00

Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott have posted a second look at some of the early changes which have surface in Windows 8 milestone 3. First there was the restyled Welcome Screen, and now it appears that Microsoft is toying with bringing the Ribbon UI to Explorer.

The Ribbon, like in Microsoft Word and Excel, is context-aware, adding tabs for specific tasks which apply to the folder you're viewing -- such as library or picture management. You can also make out two new buttons in the status bar, which allow you to change the current folder's view style.

It's clear from all the placeholder images and repeated elements that this is very much a work in progress, but featuring the Ribbon more prominently in Windows 8 would certainly be a logical progression for Microsoft. It's slowly become more ubiquitous, moving beyond Office and into Wordpad, Paint, and several of the Windows Live Essentials applications.

There's more to the screenshots than the Ribbon UI, however. Our friend Long Zheng has noted two interesting elements in the images: Web sharing and sync (image after the break). That would likely mean users will be able to quickly upload files to SkyDrive and synchronize using Live Mesh right from Explorer in Windows 8. That's not a total surprise considering many of the earliest leaked images of Windows 8 showed Windows Live integration on the desktop.

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Windows 8 Explorer to feature Ribbon UI, SkyDrive and Mesh integration? originally appeared on Download Squad on Sun, 03 Apr 2011 08:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ISV Plans Port of Flash to Android Phone OS

2011-08-26T11:54:00.001-07:00

BSquare is looking to bring full Adobe Flash technology to the Google Android operating system. If this happens and the company does manage to port Flash to Android, it would give the new mobile OS a leg up on Microsoft Windows Mobile and the Apple iPhone....

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Gameloft reveals Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation

2011-08-26T06:54:00.001-07:00

Gameloft has now taken the covers off the next iteration of the Modern Combat game series. Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation makes use of the Unreal and Rage game engines to bring you the most realistic FPS game to date. 13 missions, multiplayer action with support for up to 12 players, 6 maps, and 6 different game modes this one is designed for mobile gamers. You can dig the trailer and press release after the break. Gameloft is expected to have this released by 'fall" - so in other words, soon.

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Asus Tablet with Slide-out Keyboard Due in September?

2011-08-26T01:54:00.001-07:00

An Italian site reports the Eee Pad Slider will arrive in September and start at $400.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=bff3c442cf14378a486bbbc54a756990

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HTML5 MP3 player lets you listen to your music library inside your browser

2011-08-25T20:54:00.001-07:00

While this slick little HTML5 audio player might not pack all of the features of your favorite desktop media application, it's still a very cool demonstration of what a Web app can do with access to local resources -- like MP3 and OGG files.

Just fire up http://antimatter15.github.com/player/player.html in your HTML5-compatible browser and browse to the topmost folder in your music library. The app will quickly build an index of all your tunes and let you start listening right inside your Web browser. Click on the filter library text, and you can enter a search string -- results load as you type.

There's a volume control, shuffle mode, play/pause control, and you can click and drag to skip forward or rewind during playback. As OMG! Ubuntu points out, you can even save the app to your hard drive and run it offline, which is pretty darn cool.

Not all browsers are equal when it comes to HTML5 implementation, of course. We found that Chrome worked the best, and Firefox was OK. It's also worth noting that this music player comes from the same developer that created one of our favorite restartless Firefox 4 add-ons, drag2up.

HTML5 MP3 player lets you listen to your music library inside your browser originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows 8 wallpaper available to download, Jupiter and Twin UI spotted

2011-08-25T15:54:00.001-07:00

With Windows 8 milestone 3 now up for grabs for select Microsoft Connect partners, it's inevitable that leaked bits and pieces will start popping up around the Web. In fact, the first "official" wallpaper image from the still-brewing OS is already making the rounds.

As you can see, it's got a similar feel to the good ol' Windows 7 default background, but features a more subdued smattering of cerulean hues. Those of you who want to use the Windows 8 wallpaper on your current desktop can download it from our file dump.

A few other details have been revealed, too. According to ZDNet's source, the Windows 8 Jupiter libraries and Twin UI are starting to take shape -- though all that's been located thus far are "[various files] scattered throughout the OS" and the aptly-named twinui.dll.

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Windows 8 getting a built-in PDF reader, Metro-style

2011-08-25T10:54:00.001-07:00

For what seems like an eternity, Download Squad readers have reacted to news of security exploits targeting Adobe Reader with a common sentiment: why doesn't Microsoft build its own secure PDF reader into Windows? Apparently the Windows 8 team agrees, and they're working away at an application called Modern Reader which is exactly that.

From the handful of screenshots Paul Thurrott has shared, it's clear that Modern Reader has been built with Metro in mind. You can see the Reader back button in the top-left corner of the yellow image and the minimal page navigation bar on the right. We've posted some larger images we managed to scrape from Google's cache after the break.

Thurrott also mentions that Modern Reader is the first program spotted which is built using AppX -- a packaging technology that may allow developers to roll a single build to both Windows 8 desktops and Windows Phone 8 mobile devices.

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Windows 8 getting a built-in PDF reader, Metro-style

2011-08-25T05:54:00.001-07:00

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Google Chrome and Chromium add protection against malicious downloads

2011-08-25T00:54:00.001-07:00

Google Chrome already sports a number of security-minded features, from Incognito mode to a software sandbox which makes exploiting the browser a Herculean task. Now, Google has announced additional protection for Chromium and Chrome users.

Built upon the Safe Browsing API, the new feature introduces protection against malicious downloads. If a download link appears in the Safe Browsing blacklist, Chrome and Chromium will warn users against downloading -- a save button is still presented, of course, in case you're convinced a file is perfectly safe to download.

We'd like to see something a bit more eye-catching than the red warning icon -- like perhaps painting the entire bar red. Many of the people a feature like this aims to protect probably won't notice the icon or change in wording as they'll be focused on clicking the save button.

Google is initially making download protection available to Chrome dev channel users, and you'll likely see it in Canary and Chromium snapshot builds as well. After thorough testing, beta and stable users will be next in line.

Google Chrome and Chromium add protection against malicious downloads originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 15:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opera 11.10 includes improved power saving features

2011-08-24T19:54:00.001-07:00

Just recently, the Opera 11.10 release candidate was made available for download. It brought a handful of important feature additions -- like HTML5 File API support and IMAP enhancements -- and loads of bugfixes. Nestled in amongst the other details in the Opera team's announcement is one more interesting tidbit: Opera 11.10 offers improved battery optimizations.

The timing here is certainly interesting, what with Microsoft's recent report on how much power the top five Web browsers consume. In its findings, Opera 11 was fairly low in the standings. While we've not seen any new benchmarks yet, we're curious to know whether the Opera 11.10 RC offers any significant gains.

If you're running Opera 11.10 on a laptop, let us know if you're seeing an improvement in your battery life while browsing!

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Windows 8 to feature adaptive Aero colorization, get it now on Windows 7

2011-08-24T14:54:00.001-07:00

While we've still yet to see anything truly Earth-shattering, the tandem of Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott continues to churn out insight about interesting new features they've discovered in Windows 8 milestone 3. The latest discovery is that Aero in Windows 8 will be able to automatically adapt itself to match your current wallpaper image. It's a bit like what Windows 7 already does with your taskbar icons: if a program alert needs your attention, the icon will glow using the predominant color (e.g. Firefox should glow orange).

And yes, you can already make Windows 7 behave this way if you like. Over at CodePlex, there's a little program called Aura that parks itself in your system tray and automatically adjusts your window borders to compliment your wallpaper images. The effect is quite nice, and you can try it out by minimizing your windows and cycling through your theme's wallpapers (right click on your desktop and choose next desktop background).

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iPad Giveaways ? real or fake?

2011-08-24T09:54:00.001-07:00

Gone are the days when you used to find a letter in your mailbox that says you won something or that you were one in a million chosen for the grand prize of a raffle you didn?t even recall joining in. In this age, the internet is the easiest way to send out scams. Facebook is no exception. Recently, a group is claiming to give 10,000 iPad 2 tablets to Facebook users for review purposes. The participants are contacted through [...]

Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/ipad-giveaways-real-or-fake/

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Windows 8 wallpaper available to download, Jupiter and Twin UI spotted

2011-08-24T04:54:00.001-07:00

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Dell Refreshes Inspiron, Vostro Laptops

2011-08-23T23:54:00.001-07:00

The new PCs are designed for users who want "ultramobile" and "ultrathin" laptops and prices start at less than $600.

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YouTube Live now streaming select partners in real time

2011-08-23T18:54:00.001-07:00

Not content with limiting its dominance in streaming uploaded videos, YouTube is now ready to take on competitors like Justin.TV and Ustream. The new YouTube Live service is being rolled out to select YouTube partners and will enable real-time broadcasting. In its official announcement, Google states that "The goal is to provide thousands of partners with the capability to live stream from their channels in the months ahead."

You can check out live broadcasts at http://www.youtube.com/live, where you'll also find a schedule of upcoming episodes from beta partners like Revision3 and Destructoid. You're also able to subscribe to YouTube Live broadcasts -- which will ensure you're notified when a new episode is coming up.

YouTube Live now streaming select partners in real time originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows 8 welcome screen revealed, looks very Metro

2011-08-23T13:54:00.001-07:00

It's not really a secret the Microsoft had planned on bringing bits of Windows Phone 7's Metro UI to Windows 8, but we haven't seen a lot of really telling evidence. However, with the Windows 8 milestone 3 build now available to Microsoft Connect partners, it was really just a matter of time before we started to get a peek.

Thanks to Rafael Rivera and Paul Thurrott, we've now had a glimpse at what the Windows 8 welcome screen will look like. As you can see, the typography is very Metro indeed. Within Windows also mentions that the background image is customizable, and we're wondering if it might not pull from your current Windows 8 theme. This particular shot shows the CTRL + ALT + DELETE login option, but we imagine you'll still be able to log in by clicking your account picture tile as well.

Rivera and Thurrott also mention that the tablet version of the welcome screen will allow you to log in by swiping a pattern on the screen -- as you can on current Android devices.

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Chromebooks Now do Windows

2011-08-23T08:54:00.001-07:00

Cisco's Citrix Receiver brings Windows desktops and apps to Chrome OS laptops.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=37533f31fd8ebbde051c833a029bcc24

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Chromebooks Now do Windows

2011-08-23T03:54:00.001-07:00

Cisco's Citrix Receiver brings Windows desktops and apps to Chrome OS laptops.

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6 Tips for Smart Back-to-School Spending on Tech

2011-08-22T22:54:00.001-07:00

Got a college-bound kid? Here's how to equip your digital student without breaking the bank account.

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Salesforce.com Ramping New Year with Focus on Force.com

2011-08-22T17:54:00.001-07:00

several important 'platform provider' milestones loom in 2008...

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Intel Ponders Netbook Strategy With Tablet Rise

2011-08-22T12:54:00.001-07:00

After initial success, Intel's netbook strategy is at a crossroads as demand for tablets and low-cost laptops with larger screens rises, a company executive said...

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LG Optimus Sol press images revealed, looks like another stylish mid-range phone from LG

2011-08-22T07:54:00.001-07:00

Press shots for the LG Optimus Sol have leaked out, and while it's not going to be a groundbreaking device in the specs department, LG is delivering some very clean lines and a nice looking Android handset with this one. Rumored to have a 1GHz single core CPU, front and rear cameras, Wifi direct, and LG's first AMOLED display checking in at 3.8 inches, it should be a solid performer. After seeing these press photos, it looks like LG is following the trend they began with the Optimus Black, and offering a phone that looks as good as it runs. No unsightly bumps or bulges, no NASCAR-esque labels and graphics plastered all over the back, and no big protruding buttons.

While there's no word on when or where we may be seeing this one, it will certainly appeal to those who are looking for Android power in a sexy shell.

Source: Pocketnow

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Updated Version of Android Developer Software Ships

2011-08-22T02:54:00.001-07:00

Android smartphone developer HTC has released an update for the Android Dev Phone 1 software, the developer version of the Android G1 smartphone. Version 1.1 of Android for the ADP1 is backward-compatible with Android 1.0, an Android application developer says....

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Dell Refreshes Inspiron, Vostro Laptops

2011-08-21T21:54:00.001-07:00

The new PCs are designed for users who want "ultramobile" and "ultrathin" laptops and prices start at less than $600.

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CrownPeak Content Management Supports Google Open Social

2011-08-21T16:54:00.001-07:00

CrownPeak's software-as-a-service CMS now supports the new social networking standards, allowing for publishing of content for inclusion on social networking sites....

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Tax-Free Holiday This Weekend: Good Time to Buy Tech Equipment

2011-08-21T11:54:00.001-07:00

You'll find big savings this weekend if you buy computers and accessories in a state that doesn't collect taxes on them. Check our list to find out if you live in the right place.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=5bcb8e8345965ecd54d205728551434b

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MSI's Affordable Slim X-Line of Notebooks Sport Impressive Specs, Reasonable Price

2011-08-21T06:54:00.001-07:00

Notebook maker MSI beefs up its slim line of X-series notebooks Wednesday claiming new X460 and X460DX systems are the lightest models available on the market to pack Intel's Core i7 quad core processors.

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Google Voice Search learns Latin American Spanish, Indonesian, and Malaysian

2011-08-21T01:54:00.001-07:00

Google Voice Search has just introduced localizations for Latin America, Indonesia and Malaysia, enabling native language search for hundreds of millions of users.

Google's official blog post offers some interesting insights into the process of collecting and analyzing the speech data needed to expand support. Thousands of hours were spent gathering voice samples and choosing key regional accents to analyze, and International Program Manager Linne Ha is clearly very appreciative of the Google users who helped the company complete the expansion. Without an enthusiastic base of users to lend a hand, Google Voice Search's polyglot powers would have been nearly impossible to deliver.

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Origin EON 17-S: Big Performance, Big Price, and Just Plain Big

2011-08-20T20:54:00.001-07:00

The EON 17-S can replace a high-performance desktop PC, but the choice of GPU limits its capabilities as a gaming system.

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Word Ball for iPhone now available

2011-08-20T15:54:00.001-07:00

Word Ball, by Continuous Integration, is a new word game on the iPhone. The goal of the... More →

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Security, Hacker Conferences Have Technology Industry Buzzing

2011-08-20T10:54:00.001-07:00

The world's best security researchers and hackers have gathered in Las Vegas for the Black Hat and Def Con security conferences, and news about their work is creeping out like a toxic flood.

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Another Gingerbread build leaks for the HTC Thunderbolt

2011-08-20T05:54:00.001-07:00

Another day, another Gingerbread leak for the HTC Thunderbolt. This time around everyone's favorite Russian mystery man Football provides us with the 2.10.605.1 build in RUU form. If you're feeling brave, you can download the file from the source link and install it yourself, or you can play it safe and wait for more feedback. Of course if you're riding the root train, you'll want to wait for your favorite developer to get his hands on the files and cook up something wonderful. That won't take too long, it never does.

Source: XDA-Developers; via @joshuaworth

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Add playback hotkeys to Amazon Cloud Player with a Chrome extension

2011-08-20T00:54:00.001-07:00

Sure, Amazon's Cloud Player works -- as long as you're in the U.S. or willing to do some tinkering -- but it's fairly simplistic at the moment. There are plenty of features missing which we'd like to see added -- but since Cloud Player is a Web app we don't have to wait for Amazon!

Google Chrome users, for example, can add playback hotkeys with an extension called keyMazony. Once installed, you'll have keyboard control of your Amazon Cloud Player queue. keyMazony commands will work as long as you're in the same Chrome window as Cloud Player, even if its tab doesn't have focus. The key combinations are customizable as well -- just make sure you don't set up a combo that conflicts with another extension or Chrome's built-in keyboard shortcuts.

Add playback hotkeys to Amazon Cloud Player with a Chrome extension originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MacBook Airs are in Strong Demand, Says Analyst

2011-08-19T19:54:00.001-07:00

Spot shortages of the MacBook Air show that demand for Apple's recently-revamped notebook is off to a strong start, a Wall Street analyst said today.

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IBM Chief Pitches Obama on $30 Billion Investment in IT

2011-08-19T14:54:00.001-07:00

Though he's not talking about the same kind of bailout the U.S. auto and finance industries have gotten, IBM CEO Sam Palmisano has told members of the Barack Obama transition team that a $30 billion government investment in the IT industry could lead to the creation of more than 900,000 jobs in areas such as broadband access, health care IT and upgrading the electrical grid....

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Windows 8 now available to OEMs via Microsoft Connect

2011-08-19T09:54:00.001-07:00

Select Microsoft Connect partners -- major players like HP -- have been given their first taste of Windows 8. According to various sources, the build string currently sits at 7971.0.110324-1900, which is the third milestone build of the successor to Windows 7.

So far, there haven't been many details revealed about Windows 8. An actual System Restore -- which is being referred to as History Vault -- has been reported, and the feature will allow users and administrators to completely roll back a system to a previous state. A factory reset option is also said to be included.

We've also seen Windows Live integration taking shape on the desktop. It's believed that you'll be able to log in to Windows 8 using your Windows Live credentials, not just a traditional offline Windows username and password.

All that's left now is for a leaked Windows 8 build to show up on a torrent site. Feel free to tip us if you see that happen.

Windows 8 now available to OEMs via Microsoft Connect originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft releases sexy Bing app for iPad

2011-08-19T04:54:00.001-07:00

It's still a bit odd seeing Microsoft deliver apps for Apple's mobile platform. And it's even stranger still to see one as sexy as the new Bing app for iPad, which brings a slick, immersive search experience to Apple's tablet.

Just as a regular search on bing.com will, the Bing app for iPad tailors the results it displays based on what you're searching for. There are loads of custom views, covering everything from movies and maps to weather and shopping. The app also offers a heads-up display of currently trending searches, complete with related images, which is an iPad-exclusive feature.

Navigation is a breeze thanks to multitouch controls, allowing users to flick or swipe through results. And while the development team refers to the app as "touch and decide," Bing Voice Search is also built in -- making it easy to start a query without using the iPad's on-screen keyboard.

The Bing app for iPad is available for download now from the App Store.

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TripAdvisor app for Windows Phone 7 now available

2011-08-18T23:54:00.001-07:00

Gallery: TripAdvisor for Windows Phone 7

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Companies Lose $2.5 Million from Missing Memory Sticks, Study Says

2011-08-18T18:54:00.001-07:00

Lost or missing memory sticks, as well as malware carried on the USB devices, are a huge problem, the study by the Ponemon Institute shows.

Source: http://feeds.pcworld.com/click.phdo?i=7e8ab3b90b734dd553c46fcc9d3715a8

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Windows 8 App Store images leaked?

2011-08-18T13:54:00.001-07:00

Windows 8 images continue to leak onto the Internet, despite Microsoft's wallpaper-based pleas to those with access to the early releases. Today's installment courtesy CNBeta shows the upcoming Windows App Store, which will likely feature prominently in Windows 8.

We've got our doubts about the authenticity of the image. In addition to showing several of the built-in games which already ship with Windows, Opera is listed -- and a competing browser seems like an odd inclusion this early on. Of course, with the browser ballot still in place in the EU for quite some time, Microsoft would probably need to include rivals like Opera and Firefox to stay out of trouble. We're also not sure why Clickgamer is shown beneath Angry Birds instead of Rovio -- the game's actual publisher.

It's still early, of course, so it's entirely possible that the Windows App Store image is genuine but merely using placeholder images and text for now. Anyone else thinking Windows Marketplace might be a more logical name? You know, to keep things consistent with Windows Phone and keep Apple's legal eagles at bay.

Windows 8 App Store images leaked? originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Android Game Review: GRave Defense HD

2011-08-18T08:54:00.001-07:00

YouTube link for mobile viewing

The best part about my job is that I get to find great apps to write about to show you guys, but in the process, y'all introduce me to some great apps too. Let's take Fieldrunners HD, for example. I swore up and down about that game's awesomeness, yet some people said, "Josh, you're ~~an idiot~~ misguided! Try GRave Defense HD!"

Well, I did. And I liked it. Comparing it to Fieldrunners HD, though, isn't quite fair.

As far as tower defense games go, GRave Defense HD is definitely one of the best. The graphics are pretty strong, performance is great, and there's lots to do. Between the gold and silver campaigns plus the survival mode, you'll be busting mutant zombie tail all day long.

Sure, the story might be cheesy (nuclear warfare that turns folks into mutant zombies?) and the menus might look a bit childish, but this game is still all solid. You've got a large range of guns that you'll learn to use over the course of the game, plus a big variety of zombies to gun down.

Guns can be upgraded a maximum of five times (with the cost increasing each time), at which point they become instruments of terrible, terrible power. The double-speed option is awesome for when you just need to burn through waves, too.

The big gameplay difference from games like Robo Defense or Fieldrunners HD is that all the zombies in GRave Defense are on a set path. In some levels, they might start from two different places, but the game always prompts you to what their path will be before they spawn. This makes it relatively easy to plan out where you'll build your towers/guns/cannons every single time. For the other games, they're free-roaming (field-running, even), and that's a different mechanic in and of itself.

Overall, I really enjoyed my time with GRave Defense HD and I can totally see why so many of you went to bat for it. It's a really well done game with a lot going for it. Sure, it's ~$3, but for something this polished, I'd gladly shell that out.

Download links are after the break.

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Apple, Beatles, iTunes: The Long and Winding Road

2011-08-18T03:54:00.001-07:00

Apple is offering the Beatles' 13 studio albums and associated material through iTunes, ending what many considered a glaring omission from the music service. - Apple is offering the Beatles 13 studio albums through its
iTunes service, alongside extras such as the �Live at the Washington Coliseum,
1964� concert film. The famed bands absence from Apples music service was
long considered a glaring omission.
Apple Corps, which publishes the Beatles work, h...

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DirecTV NFL Sunday Ticket now available for more Android devices

2011-08-17T22:54:00.001-07:00

If you're an Android wielding NFL fan, this season just got a bit more interesting, as DirecTV has released the NFL Sunday Ticket application to a slew of new Android devices, including the Motorola Xoom and Galaxy Tab 10.1. In the press release, The Xoom, Tab and all Motorola's Android offerings are listed, but a quick peek at the Android Market website shows it as compatible with all my devices listed, including the oddballs like the Kyocera Echo and the Android player on the BlackBerry Playbook -- you'll have to check and see if your device is listed for yourself (link after the break).

You will have to be a NFL Sunday Ticket subscriber, and there's the matter of the pesky $50 "to-go" charge for on device streaming to contend with. More information about that can be found at DirecTV. Considering the cost of a frosty beverage at FedEx Field, it's a price many NFL fans are willing to pay. Hit the break for the full press release and download links.

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TripAdvisor app for Windows Phone 7 now available

2011-08-17T17:54:00.001-07:00

Gallery: TripAdvisor for Windows Phone 7

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Salesforce.com Ramping New Year with Focus on Force.com

2011-08-17T12:54:00.001-07:00

several important 'platform provider' milestones loom in 2008...

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Intel: Processor Upgrade Program Saves Tearing Apart PC

2011-08-17T07:54:00.001-07:00

Intel this week defended its fee-based processor upgrade program, saying it is a way to add incremental performance without having to tear the system apart for a...

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Windows 8 App Store images leaked?

2011-08-17T02:54:00.001-07:00

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Can We Avoid the Mobile Bandwidth Drought?

2011-08-16T21:54:00.001-07:00

Smartphones, our addiction to mobile apps, and broadband gluttony are all putting us on a path to wireless broadband scarcity.

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Updated Version of Android Developer Software Ships

2011-08-16T16:54:00.001-07:00

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Tax-Free Holiday This Weekend: Good Time to Buy Tech Equipment

2011-08-16T11:54:00.001-07:00

You'll find big savings this weekend if you buy computers and accessories in a state that doesn't collect taxes on them. Check our list to find out if you live in the right place.

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CrownPeak Content Management Supports Google Open Social

2011-08-16T06:54:00.001-07:00

CrownPeak's software-as-a-service CMS now supports the new social networking standards, allowing for publishing of content for inclusion on social networking sites....

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Evoluce Win&I brings Kinect gesture controls to Windows 7

2011-08-16T01:54:00.001-07:00

We've been looking at some pretty cool Kinect and Windows interactions for a while now, but we were hoping that the release of an official SDK would lead to even more coolness. Evoluce has stepped up, and is now offering Win&I -- a full-featured gesture control system for Windows 7.

The company claims that a range of up to four meters is supported, which should be perfect for just about any home theater setting. In the video embedded after the break, you can see an Evoluce demonstrator flip through a photo album, pan through a map, rearrange application windows, browse the Web, and control media playback. Two versions of Win&I are offered -- the home version goes for about 20 Euros, the business version for 40.

Anyone else having fun pretending his stance is a little "Iron Man"? We're tempted to put a repulsor on that hand.

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Intel Ponders Netbook Strategy With Tablet Rise

2011-08-15T20:54:00.001-07:00

After initial success, Intel's netbook strategy is at a crossroads as demand for tablets and low-cost laptops with larger screens rises, a company executive said...

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Manufacturing Breakthrough Could Lower Costs of Ultrabooks

2011-08-15T15:54:00.001-07:00

SandForce, the company responsible for the processors in many solid state drives, announced a breakthrough manufacturing process that should result in more affordable drives .

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2011-08-15T10:54:00.001-07:00

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Adobe Software Breaks Down on Mac OS X Lion

2011-08-15T00:54:00.001-07:00

Analysis: More than a dozen Adobe products are not working properly on Mac OS X Lion, Apple's new desktop operating system.

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Toshiba's No-Glasses 3D Laptop About to Hit Stores

2011-08-14T19:54:00.001-07:00

Toshiba's Qosmio can play 3D Blu-rays and convert standard movies into a fake 3D effect, but it seems unlikely that there are teeming masses of people lining up for this technology.

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MacBook Air Takes on MacBook Pro

2011-08-14T14:54:00.001-07:00

Apple's latest ultraportable brings spectacular responsiveness and superior mobility to heavier workloads

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Cupertino posts rendering, plans for Apple?s new ?mothership?

2011-08-14T09:54:00.001-07:00

Cupertino.org has posted a bunch of PDF files pertaining to Apple’s very Pixar-flying-saucer-esque new headquarters, planned for... More →

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Evernote Web gets a new interface, Facebook sharing, and more

2011-08-14T04:54:00.001-07:00

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Samsung Infuse 4G to get Gingerbread this month, AT&T says on Twitter

2011-08-13T23:54:00.001-07:00

We were kind of hoping Keith Urban might announce it, but we suppose Twitter will have to do. According to AT&T's official Twitter page, in reply to @Drake_Heth (smile, you're famous now), the Samsung Infuse 4G is set to get its Gingerbread update in the next couple of weeks. And that's nary a moment too soon, with the prospect of the U.S. (finally) getting its Galaxy S II devices at the end of the month, and you bet your bippy they won't be running Froyo.

And we'll save you the trouble of looking it up yourself -- the website referenced in the tweet is AT&T's announcement that all of its phones released in 2011 will receive Gingerbread updates. Along with the Infuse 4G, that includes the HTC Inspire 4G, LG Phoenix, Motorola Atrix 4G, Pantech Crossover and Samsung Captivate.

Source: Twitter; via XDA Developers; Thanks, Colton!

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Concerns Mount Over Ghosting on Lenovo ThinkPad X220

2011-08-13T18:54:00.001-07:00

Some Lenovo customers are concerned about ghosting on LCD screens in the ThinkPad X220 laptop, in which images temporarily remain fixed on screens, but the...

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Toshiba's No-Glasses 3D Laptop About to Hit Stores

2011-08-13T13:54:00.001-07:00

Toshiba's Qosmio can play 3D Blu-rays and convert standard movies into a fake 3D effect, but it seems unlikely that there are teeming masses of people lining up for this technology.

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Panasonic Announces Ultraportable Toughbook S10

2011-08-13T08:54:00.001-07:00

Panasonic's new Toughbook promises some impressive performance under all that toughness.

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