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Insignia Narrator is a “talking” HD radio

Fri, 18 May 2012 20:06:18 +0000

This July, we will have seen our fair share of Hollywood blockbusters, but apart from that, there is also the Insignia Narrator, which has been touted to be the first “talking” HD radio on the market. The Narrator will be bound for a Best Buy debut, and is also the first IAAIS-certified HD radio product, which sports an ergonomical design that caters for folks who are visually impaired, sporting audible voice prompts as well as a slew of niche programming to get one started right out of the box. If this description alone is enough to have captured your heart, then you can go ahead and place a pre-order for The Narrator on BestBuy.com for just one dollar shy of a Benjamin. (more…)

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Microsoft looks into next generation PC displays

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:35:56 +0000

The future is definitely worth looking forward to – after all, if we cannot look into the future with optimism, there is very little reason to have the will to survive and make the most out of today. Microsoft knows this, which is why they are future forward and brimming with enthusiasm about meeting what lies ahead with a can-do attitude. Claiming that “advances in touch, 3D and HD display technologies” have resulted in a whole new world of possibilities, these technologies have certainly done their bit to change the way we watch movies as well as snap photos. Not only that, the workload at the office is also lightened and refined thanks to large-scale touchscreens which is said to ensure productivity remains at an optimal level as one is able to interact with colleagues in new ways regardless of their physical location. Showing off eight different next generation PC displays, they comprise of the HP TouchSmart 620 3D Edition PC (which you see above), the Sony VAIO L, the Acer Gateway One ZX, the Asus ROG G75VW, the Toshiba Qosmio X775 3DV, the Sharp 80-Inch AQUOS Board, the Lenovo ThinkPad X230T and the Samsung Smart Station CA 750.

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Samsung Epic 4G

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:15:09 +0000

The Samsung Epic 4G Android smartphone is an all-in-one device that will keep you connected with all the best entertainment on the go. You’ll enjoy gaming, pictures, videos and of course texting and phone calls on the bright super AMOLED display. The front of the phone is dominated by the aforementioned 4 inch touchscreen and a front facing camera. The rear side has a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash. Samsung’s Epic 4G can handle anything you through at it with its 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM. As far as connectivity is concerned, you will be connected to Sprint’s WiMAX high speed 4G network which promises speeds up to ten times as fast as 3G.

Hardware

Samsung’s Epic 4G has a 1 GHz hummingbird processor, 512 megs of RAM and comes with a 16 gig microSD card. If you need more space you can upgrade to as much as 32 GB.

Display

The Epic 4G has a large 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display with a higher resolution that’s both thinner and brighter than regular screens. This makes watching movies or playing games a joy when using this phone. The display works well in both indoor and outdoor environments when sunlight is shining on the screen. Texting is easy with the keyboard feature and the Swype technology make text input intuitive and fast with continuous finger motion.

Software

This phone runs the Android 2.1 operating system and gives you one touch access to Google mobile services such as YouTube, Google Search by Voice, and Picasa. You’ll also find easy access to your email, contacts and calendars with the Epic 4G. Use the Android market to download tons of great applications to improve your productivity or just to pay a fun game. Many new apps are added to the Android Market everyday so there’s always something new to try.

Camera

The phone has a forward-facing VGA camera so you can have video calls using the two-way voice and video service from Qik. On the back there’s a 5 megapixel camera, with auto-focus, that can take pictures in the dark with the built-in flash. The camera can do HD recording and 720p resolution to play back on your HDTV.

Connectivity

This phone runs on the expanded 4G Sprint network. It offers both voice and data connectivity simultaneously with speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 3G. If 4G isn’t available in an area, the phone can still connect to 3G. The 4G services offer great download speeds for photographs, large files, and your favorite videos. The phone has mobile hotspot functionality and you can connect up to five W-Fi devices such as a laptop, music player, camera or other device.

Size

The Samsung Epic 4G smartphone weighs 5.5 ounces and is 4.9 inches long, 2.54 inches wide and is 0.56 inches thick.

Battery Life

There is a lithium ion 1500mAh battery that can handle up to 6 hours of talk time. In standby mode you’ll get a whopping 300 hours.

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Asus EeePad Transformer TF101 gets Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich fix

Fri, 18 May 2012 19:10:09 +0000

If at first you do not succeed, try again. That is the advice that is worth following, and Asus has done so to the hilt with the EeePad Transformer TF101 tablet/laptop hybrid that purportedly solves whatever niggling issues that accompanied the first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system update. For instance, some of the additions include Face Unlock as well as improvements made to the email and System Bar Unlock. Update 9.2.1.24 is available via Over The Air, and some folks have counted the number of times that Asus has tried to fix the situation for good – hitting number four in the process. Whoever said that third time was the charm, must have been sorely mistaken. If you happen to own an Asus EeePad Transformer TF101, have you applied the latest Ice Cream Sandwich fix, and does it spell the end of your troubles or woes? Do leave a comment and let us know.

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iPhone Earphones Remote Modified to Work with Certain Android Devices

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:43:51 +0000

If you enjoyed using Apple’s headset for the iPhone that came with volume and music controls on the inline remote, but you now have an Android phone; you might want to continue reading this article. A person with the handle Buddhra posted up a DIY method with instructions that can convert your iPhone earphones to work with certain Android devices such as the unlocked Galaxy Nexus, Verizon Galaxy Nexus and the original HTC EVO. These are the only devices which he tested his method with and it came out successful.
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Converge Docking Station Can Support 4 Devices at a Time

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:17 +0000

Converge is a docking station that can allow up to four devices to be charged and displayed at once. With four USB outlets, the wires can be tucked away out of sight with the “Stash” cable management system.
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Converge Docking Station Can Support 4 Devices at a Time

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:28:17 +0000

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Free Xbox 360 with a PC purchase

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:20:38 +0000

Students, listen up! It is time to live out the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy”, which is why Microsoft decided to offer a free Xbox 360 with each PC purchased from May 20th onwards. This does not apply to just about any computer, as students in the US who pick up a qualifying Windows PC worth $699 or more at participating retailers will have to make more room in their car boot to stuff in a 4GB Xbox 360 console as well. This is not the first time that something like this has happened, as the same offer was put up last year as well. As for our friends living in the Great White North, this offer will kick off from May 18th onwards. (more…)

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Ghost Recon: Future Soldier trailer launched

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:14:12 +0000

You might want to take a look at the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier trailer where it has launched today, and the game does look pretty slick, sporting plenty of zoomed in killing action for the sniper in you. Of course, you can always place a pre-order for the game, and there are already some limited edition bundles out there as well – case in point, the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and GUNNAR Optiks limited edition bundle, that will be made available at Best Buy from May 22nd to June 5th, giving you a $40 discount in the process as you enjoy a pair of GUNNAR Optiks MLG Phantom Onyx, Vayper Onyx, or RPG Gunmetal styles alongside the game. Ideal for those who spend plenty of time in front of the screen gaming, as your eyes should experience far less strain and fatigue. Well, what are you waiting for? Hit the play button for the Ghost Recon: Future Soldier trailer above and drool, it is time to start hunting down grunts!

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SpaceX Could Make Tomorrow A Historic Day; Dragon Launch is Go

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:41:57 +0000

Every single person I know likes the idea of a rocket being launched into space. And for some time now, Dragon which is name given to Space Exploration Technologies Corporation or SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has been delayed from launching due to various circumstances. The rocket which is intended to travel to the International Space Station (ISS) is the first-ever commercial space capsule. Once the unmanned Dragon Space capsule reaches the ISS, it will be received by astronauts using a robotic arm. It will be carrying supplies meant for the ISS after which it will head back to earth with cargo in it.
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