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Multi-Touch Comes to Windows CE (1)
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Windows CE is the core upon which many personal navigation devices (PND) and Windows Mobile are built upon, much in the same way that Nokia builds its S60 interface on top of the Symbian OS core. It looks like the controversial Meizu M8, based upon the Windows CE core and not Windows Mobile, may be bringing multi-touch closer to reality on a non-Apple device. The video on depicts the pinch and zoon multi-touch functionality. The ...Shared by Erik C. Thauvin (38)Contribute comment -
Sony recalls 500 000 notebooks, battery overheating (1)
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This article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content. Sony has been forced to undertake a massive global recall of 440,000 Vaio laptops because the computers can overheat and have caused a series of burning incidents around the world. The recall will involve Sony, which is battling to restore consumer confidence in its brands, offering free repairs to the laptops in 48 countries where the Vaio is sold. But the ...Shared by Priit^ (64)Contribute comment -
AT&T's 3G Wrecked for the Rest of Us by iPhone (1)
onGizmodo is reporting that a lawsuit that is being proposed for class action status claims that the underperforming iPhone 3G is messing up 3G for the rest of AT&T's subscribers. William Gillis, said unhappy subscriber and a sore spot for Cupertino, claims that the issue lies in a leaked document by an AT&T employee who stated that the iPhone's less than stellar connection--which could possibly be tied to improper software as Apple is trying to ...Shared by Erik C. Thauvin (38)Contribute comment
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HTC-Branded American 3G Touch Diamond (1)
onAccording to MobilityToday, the lovable Touch Diamond will be coming to the nearest Best Buy on September 29th in HTC branding to retail unlocked. The device will come with AT&T's 3G support this time, unlike the current crop of Touch Diamonds which do not support American 3G bands. Comments [2]Shared by Erik C. Thauvin (38)Contribute comment
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Massive XboX 360 price cuts soon (1)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.Hot on the heels of Microsoft slashing Xbox 360 prices in Japan, the long rumored price cuts for the Xbox 360 in the U.S. look to be a reality. And yes, the Xbox 360 Arcade model will now be cheaper than the Nintendo Wii. Based on Radio Shack and Walmart advertising pamphlets, as well as Best Buy and GameStop employee reports, Newsarama ...Shared by Brent (6)Contribute comment
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Overview of Google Chrome with download link (7)
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Chrome is coming! Google’s open source browser project, is coming out in Windows beta. It will be available here soon. This comic by Scott McCloud, creator of the classic Understanding Comics, does a nice job of explaining the technical details. Here is a brief summary: Extreme tab makeover: Instead of traditional tabs below the address bar (like Firefox), Chrome puts the tab buttons on the upper side of the window. Multi-process design: This is said ...Shared by Bob Caswell (15) CannonGod (243) Joe (106) louisgray (150) Mike F (465) Tom Caswell (2) Wallace Reid (4)- Wallace Reid said: http://google.com/chrome
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New Kindle Rumors prove premature (1)
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Rumors have abounded that Amazon has been poised to release a new version of the Kindle. Amazon is reported squelching such rumors by saying a new version wifi enabled e-book reader are unfounded. The rumor going around was that Amazon was planning a stripped down, cheaper version aimed at the student market. The idea being that with more universities opting for PDF copies instead of expensive books for students, that an eBook reader would be ...Shared by Rodrigo Leme (10)Contribute comment -
Malware infected space station notebook (1)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.Malware has once again managed to get from Earth onto the International Space Station, a NASA spokesman confirmed last week. The attack code infected at least one laptop used on the station, an international operation led by the U.S. and Russian space agencies. The NASA spokesman declined to identify the malware, saying only that antivirus software had detected it on July 25. ...Shared by Angus (43)Contribute comment
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Goodbye, Smartphone & Pocket PC Magazine (1)
onIf you're a reader of Smartphone & Pocket PC (SP&PPC) Magazine, I've got some bad news for you -- SP&PPC is suspending publishing and the next issue will be its last. Lack of advertising and circulation were blamed for the decision. Thaddeus Computing, publisher of SP&PPC, will be publishing iPhone Life, though. Current subscribers who still have issues remaining will get iPhone Life by default, but there are other options, so check the announcement linked ...Shared by David (19)Contribute comment
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CPU Vs GPU - Mythbusters Style (1)
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We have all seen various arguments on CPU Vs GPU, but have you had it explained to you Mythbusters style? At the NVISION 08 show this past week, Jamie and Adam from the geek popular show Mythbusters wanted to show the difference between single and multicore processors, referring to CPUs and GPUs, respectively. They used a single paintball gun to paint a simple smiley face, then, in traditional Mythbusters style they unveiled a massive contraption ...Shared by RossW (2)Contribute comment -
Google dominates the market with 60% share (2)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.Comscore as well as Nielsen Netratings estimated Google’s U.S. search engine market at more than 60% in July. While the market research firms have come up with substantially different numbers for their July report, both agree that Google now runs more than three times the numbers of searches of its closest rival and more than twice the searches of Yahoo and Microsoft ...Shared by Army of Gnomes (39) Priit^ (64)Contribute comment
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Comcast adds 250 GB monthly cap (1)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content. Comcast, the US largest broadband provider, is rolling out restrictions on its service usage, and subscribers whose use of the internet exceeds 250 GB of data a month will first get a warning call, and then on the second instance, their service will be suspended for a year…its current usage policy was amended online today, and this policy will start October ...Shared by Army of Gnomes (39)Contribute comment
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redirect gone (this isnt martin) (3)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.Some info: - Martin edited the chatlog between himself and Reeged - Martin defaced the rlslog forums (was hosted by Reeged) these can now be found at http://forums.zer... - Martin makes over $5,000 (USD) on adverts and yet still requests free hosting from users - Doesnt know how to run a server securely more at RLSLOG.net
- LANjackal said: The drama at this blog continues, lol
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Treo Pro Competitor to Hit AT&T Sept. 12 (1)
onThe BlackBerry Bold is probably seen as the closest competitor to the Treo Pro in terms of looks and features. The crackberry device is reported to hit AT&T on September 12 and will give the Treo Pro some competition with a front-facing QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, 3G wireless, GPS, and enterprise features. Unlike the Treo Pro, which will only be available direct from Palm at unsubsidized prices, the Bold will be offered through AT&T subsidized with ...Shared by Brian Junyor (39)Contribute comment
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There are people out there with no access to the internet... AND they like it that way (1)
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Being without the internet is like having tea with no milk, or having jam on toast without the butter (can you tell I haven't had breakfast yet?). Despite this unquestionable convenience, some shocking news has been brought to my attention this morning - a vast majority of UK residents do not, I repeat *do not* have internet access at home (WTF)!! That's almost as bad as having just the terrestrial TV channels - there's nothing ...Shared by mezza pazza (3)Contribute comment -
Pics of Chinese factory girl sold with iPhone (3)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.A Chinese factory worker has become an Internet sensation after a picture of her smiling and flashing a peace sign to a co-worker testing an Apple iPhone stayed on the phone that was sold to a man in Britain. Photos of the unidentified, smiling woman were posted on the Apple discussion website MacRumours.com by a customer identified as “markm49uk” from Kingston-upon-Hull and ...Contribute comment
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Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2: more security (1)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.Microsoft Corp. took the wraps off the latest test version of its Internet Explorer browser on Wednesday, unveiling new privacy and security features as the company battles the upstart Firefox browser. Internet Explorer 8 offers users greater control over whether to save or erase their browsing history, “cookies” and other data. It also includes a browsing tool called an accelerator, which allows ...Shared by Angus (43)Contribute comment
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Xbox Live allows voters to register for U.S. election (3)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.In further proof that the gaming industry is increasingly becoming a part of everyday society, Xbox 360 owners in the U.S. are being given the opportunity to register to vote in their upcoming presidential election via the Xbox Live online service. Rock the Vote, a non-government organisation established to engage youth in the political process, has teamed up with Microsoft to develop ...Contribute comment
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Nonprofit Group Sends Filesharing Propaganda To Students (1)
onThis article has been published at RLSLOG.net - visit our site for full content.There have been yet more attempts at brainwashing and fear-mongering would-be pirates under the guise of education. It seems to me, they would spend alot less time and money evolving to meet the demands of the new millennium, rather than fighting, harassing, and hurting the very people they are trying to sell to. From Wired.com via Slashdot: The National Center for State ...Shared by Army of Gnomes (39)Contribute comment
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Best of the Best: Free Windows Mobile Applications (2)
onBrandon just forwarded me an article from lifehacker detailing some of the best, most useful, free applications to enhance the functionality and/or look of your Windows Mobile devices. Most of these applications have been covered in detail at pocketnow.com, but it's a nice reminder of how much great, free software there is to make a great device even greater, especially in light of emerging platforms with stability woes (read: iPhone app crashes). System Utilities 1. ...Shared by David (19) Erik C. Thauvin (38)Contribute comment
