Archive for November, 2008
November 30, 2008
The wonders of miniaturization is shown in these Landport Cube Speakers that are so small, they measure a mere 26mm x 26mm x 26mm. Heck, that’s even tinier compared to an iPod Shuffle, so you can imagine the consternation of those who are prone to losing small items. The internal battery is good enough to power them 0.8 watt speakers for 4 to 5 hours continuously, whereby they need to head back to a nearby USB mothership for a recharge.
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November 30, 2008
Our friends from Photographyblog have posted sample pictures from their EOS 5D Mark II taken using a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 and a Canon EF 70-200 f/a lens. The file format used is 21MP “fine” JPEG and “standard picture style”. There are movies too.
If you missed it, the Canon EOS 5D Mark II got everyone excited because of its low-light shooting capabilities (high ISO) and its 1080p video recording ability. The first movie demo was created by Vincent La Foret, check it out. The 5D Mark II started shipping on November 25th.
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While robots have certainly been around for a long enough time doing things like sweeping your floors and even conducting symphonies, up to now they haven’t been “human enough” to replace actual people. However, according to a new report from the National Intelligence Council, they should be able to by 2025. The report goes as far as saying that an influx of robo-workers could even “disrupt unskilled labor markets” and occupy jobs currently performed by migrant workers and hapless high school students. Additionally, the report asserts that new technologies could be used to augment human abilities as well as to perform other tasks such as caring for the elderly. Unfortunately, the report had no word on the progress of accompanying synthetic saliva glands for the inevitable robo-waiters, so no need to fret — yet.
[Image courtesy of benefisho]
Filed under: Robots
Robots to perform menial tasks by 2025, write for Engadget quite a bit sooner originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 30, 2008
Okay, remember that bit about waiting for a wide release? Yeah, screw that noise. Firmware 4.7.0.75 for the BlackBerry Storm has drizzled out onto the interwebs, and initial reports from intrepid updaters seem to be generally positive. We can’t verify the authenticity of this sucker, but if you were counting down the minutes until RIM got around to patching up issues and killing some lag, 75 might be a good start. Good luck, friends.
[Thanks, Erik]
Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds
BlackBerry Storm update leaks to the masses originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 29, 2008
Linux geeks will rejoice when they hear that the first build of a Linux-based firmware is successfully running on the iPhone 3G and iPod touch. The software is running the 2.6 Linux kernel and basic support for graphics, serial and input over the USB interface. Developers have also created a multi-boot OS selection screen known as OpeniBoot to let users select between Apple’s iPhone OS and alternative platforms.
This is the first we have heard of Linux or any other non-OSX operating system running on the iPhone. It is definitely a step beyond just jail breaking or unlocking the phones. The iPhone dev team is looking to add more full featured support in iPhone Linux for the touchscreen, accelerometer, audio, networking and then later on maybe have the Linux-based Android OS on the iPhone. Isn’t there anything in the terms of use preventing this? We wonder…
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November 29, 2008
Admit it. You’ve got an old GameCube from yesteryear laying around, and the slow economy (and fear for your life) is holding you back from running to your nearest brick-and-mortar to pick up a Classic Controller for your Wii. You know you want to play Super Mario 64 to work off that turkey, but you can’t justify laying out the cash. Fret not; YouTube user marcan42 has you covered, courtesy of a PIC18F4520 microcontroller and makeshift GameCube connector, along with a chopped off Nunchuk extension cord. Of course, you could just pick up a different model, but that would be way too easy. We didn’t say it was pretty, but if you’re still intrigued, check the full vid after the break.
Update: As a bunch of commenters have pointed out, this can be done already by plugging the GameCube controller directly into the Wii. However, this mod lets you do it wirelessly — err, if you don’t count the big microcontroller and mess of wires.
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Filed under: Gaming
Man hacks GameCube controller for the Wii with tremendous effort originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Nov 2008 12:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 29, 2008
This Pistol Hair Dryer has been hovering around on the fringes of the Interwebs for a while now, but this is the first time I’ve seen it actually in stock and for sale. Three heat settings, 1000W, 345g weight. $39.00. Normal hair dryer? Can be seen everywhere!! Pistol Hair Dryer is the [...]
November 28, 2008
[Via The Gadgets Weblog]
Filed under: Gaming, Peripherals
PS3, Wii users get Psyclone TouchCharge pads, too originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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November 28, 2008
Christophe from netbook3G attended the MSI launch event where MSI talked not only about the U120 (120H presented there. “H” for HSDPA or 3.5G) that we knew about, but they also announced the MSI WIND 110 and Wind 115.
MSI Wind U110
- Atom Z530 CPU, 1GB RAM
- Intel SCH-US15W Intel chipset
- Integrated graphics
- 10″ 1024×600 display
- 120 to 250GB SATA hdd
- Flash card reader
- 6 Cell battery (rated 8-10hrs)
- WIFI B/G/N
- 1.3MP webcam
- 260×180x19-31mm, 1.1kg (2.42lbs)
MSI Wind U115 (only differences are listed)
- Atom Z530 CPU, up to 2GB RAM
- HDD or up to 32GB SSD
- Bluetooth 2.0 EDR
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November 28, 2008
We love covering the antics of gadget-crazed buyers on launch day as much as anyone, whether it be die-hard gamers waiting for a PS3 or international fanatics clamoring for Apple’s latest. Sometimes, though, these big launch sellouts feel a bit… contrived. Such is the case with Nokia’s 5800 XpressMusic, dropped first in Russia on Wednesday ahead of its worldwide release yesterday. An internal memo (conveniently posted onto the Mobile-Review forums by a Nokia employee) talks up the usual release day shenanigans: buyers camping for days, bribery attempts for spots in line, inventory disappearing in minutes, and an inevitable prediction that this thing will be bigger than the iPhone. However, while the memo liberally quotes from the LiveJournal musings of Mobile-Review editor Eldar Murtazin, it skips over one choice bit of information he provided: a measly 120 phones were available at this “flagship” location in Moscow.
[Thanks, pops]
Filed under: Cellphones
Nokia 5800 XpressMusic launch dubbed ’stunning success;’ 120 Russians can’t be wrong originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Nov 2008 09:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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