Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/12/memorable-apps-of-the-year/
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Year in Apps: The Biggest Hits, Misses and Absolute Fails of 2012
Apple May Soon Let You Talk to the Hand
Apple's supply chain has clearly sprung a leak since Steve Jobs' passing: Every few months, it seems, a rumor or report from unnamed sources at this or that supplier makes the rounds. The current rumor is that Apple is hard at work at its next innovation -- and it's not a television set or a smart remote control. Instead, it is a watch.
Korean Galaxy Note 2 sales reportedly top one million
It's no secret that Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 has been a big seller around the world. Last month brought news that the 5.5-inch device had shifted five million units worldwide, and now reports from the Korean press suggest that one million of those were sold in Samsung's home country. The Galaxy Note 2 launched in Korea just over three months ago in late September, preceding a wider international launch in October.
Korean news site MK reported the one million milestone today, while also stating that the Note 2 is selling three times as fast as its predecessor. After hitting one million units sold globally before the end of 2011, the original Note went on to sell ten million units in ten months.
With smartphone screen sizes set to increase in 2013, it'll be interesting to see how the Galaxy Note 2 fares in the face of the big-screened competition. Rumors suggest that Samsung is planning to diversify its Note line with a new tablet, possibly in the 7-inch area. Whatever's announced and however big it is, we'll be covering it in full in the new year.
Source: MK
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rumor watch: Leak: BlackBerry Messenger Will Feature FaceTime-Like Video
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/12/facetime-like-bbm-video-feature-leaked/
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Thousands of iPad Apps Is that All it Has to Offer?
The mad rush to get hold of an iPad certainly led a lot of people to believe that this nifty little gadget would put a smart phone to shame. The fact that users would be able to get thousands of apps on their iPad might have had something to do with craze and Apple did make it one of the selling points about the device. Apple marketed the iPad as having specifically designed apps and that these ranged from leisure [...]
Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/thousands-of-ipad-apps-is-that-all-it-has-to-offer/
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GroovBoard Lap Desk & Stand review
If you use the Apple wireless keyboard with your iPad, you’ve probably run into the problem of not being able to easily use the combo on your lap. I have a solution for you… it’s the GroovBoard Lap Desk and Stand. It’s made of solid wood and can be used several ways. Let me show [...]
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/12/30/groovboard-lap-desk-stand-review/
FCC streamlines rules for aircraft broadband, promotes widespread in-flight WiFi
The Federal Communications Commission adopted a Report and Order today that updated regulatory requirements needed to provide broadband services on aircraft. In short, the commission has designated Earth Stations Aboard Aircraft -- the broadband modules placed on the exterior of aircraft -- as a licensed application and established a set regulatory process for future providers. What this means is that airlines will be able to select FCC-approved systems, verify that systems don't interfere with aircraft instruments, and obtain FAA approval in about half the time it takes now. The new FCC guidelines should make it easier for smaller airlines to install WiFi on their jets, allowing them to catch up to legacy carriers with nearly fleetwide internet access. This news might also be a mixed blessing for frequent flyers, some of whom see flying as the last bastion of peace in an otherwise connected world.
Continue reading FCC streamlines rules for aircraft broadband, promotes widespread in-flight WiFi
Source: Federal Communications Commission
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
IRL: Wacom Bamboo Splash, Triggertrap Mobile and the iPad 3
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment.
We've got a mixed bag this week. Billy, who's reviewed a bunch of Wacom products on this site, talks about what it's like to live with the Bamboo Splash pen tablet. James, meanwhile, uses a mobile photography tool to ensure his reflection doesn't show up when he's shooting tablets and such. Rounding out the list, Darren takes a closer look at the iPad's display. He thinks it's alright.
Continue reading IRL: Wacom Bamboo Splash, Triggertrap Mobile and the iPad 3
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/30/irl-wacom-bamboo-splash-triggertrap-mobile-ipad-3/
Deal of the Day ? 10.1? Lenovo IdeaTab S2110 32GB Android 4.0 tablet with keyboard dock
Thursday’s LogicBUY Deal is the�10.1″ Lenovo 32GB IdeaTab S2110 Android 4.0 tablet with bundled keyboard dock (2258E5U)�for�$463.20. �Features: Qualcomm 1.5GHz dual-core 1GB of LPDDR2 RAM Android 4.0 IPS screen with HD resolution Keyboard dock doubles the battery life compared to the tablet alone Two USB ports 3-in-1 card reader Front and rear cameras Dual speakers [...]
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Apple May Soon Let You Talk to the Hand
Apple's supply chain has clearly sprung a leak since Steve Jobs' passing: Every few months, it seems, a rumor or report from unnamed sources at this or that supplier makes the rounds. The current rumor is that Apple is hard at work at its next innovation -- and it's not a television set or a smart remote control. Instead, it is a watch.
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FCC Gives AT&T Thumbs-Up to Buy LTE Spectrum
The Federal Communications Commission has approved AT&T's purchase of licenses for new wireless spectrum after years of maneuvering. The purchases will be in the Wireless Communications Service and AWS-1 bands. AT&T will purchase the spectrum from Comcast; NextWave; Horizon Wi-Com, which was the first wireless carrier to launch WiMax in the United States; and San Diego Gas & Electric.
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Hands-on with Jolla's Sailfish OS (video)
We recently had the chance to spend time with David Greaves and Vesa-Matti Hartikainen of Jolla and take Sailfish OS for a spin. As you might recall, this open source mobile OS builds upon Mer (a fork of MeeGo that includes Qt) and uses the Nemo framework with a custom UI. Like any decent Linux-based OS, it supports both ARM and x86 devices. The company is also behind the Sailfish SDK which is in the process of being finalized but is still open to developer feedback (the source code is available). After seeing Jolla's various demo videos and noting some UI similarities with MeeGo (swipes) and, strangely, with BB10 (peek gestures), we were eager to experience Sailfish OS for ourselves.
If you're wondering why the mobile OS is usually shown running on Nokia's N950 developer handset, that's because Jolla employs many ex-MeeGo engineers, so the OMAP-based phone was a natural fit. We were first given a walkthrough of Sailfish OS, then allowed to play with it. Many apps are still being worked on and some are still off-limits (we got in trouble for launching the camera), but what we saw was pretty solid. Take a look at the gallery below, then hit the break for our hands-on video and first impressions.
Continue reading Hands-on with Jolla's Sailfish OS (video)
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, Nokia
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/29/hands-on-with-jollas-sailfish-os-video/
Where's My Autonomous Car?
The world cheered -- well, at least the nerds cheered -- when Google's autonomous cars drove 1,000 miles with no human intervention and another 140,000 miles with occasional human intervention in 2010. Since then, the cars are still tooling about in a series of tests as early fans watch them in action on YouTube and Vimeo.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
The Secret Origins of the Chicken Nugget
Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/CCI2tY_oRU4/the-secret-origins-of-the-chicken-nugget
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Apple improving factory conditions in China, still no place you'd want to work
Working conditions at the Chinese factories operated by Foxconn, where vast amounts of the gadgets used around the world are made, including Apple's iPhone and iPad, are improving. Granted, that's going from truly terrible to slightly less bad, but it's movement and momentum in a direction decidedly better for the people who make the stuff that we use. That according to Keith Bradsher and Charles Duhigg, writing as part of the New York Times' iEconomy series.
When [Apple senior vice president of operations, Jeff Williams], returned from that March meeting to California, changes began. Among them, say people with firsthand knowledge, was the hiring of roughly 30 professionals into Apple?s social responsibility unit in the last year, which tripled the size of that division and brought high-profile corporate activists into the company. Two widely respected former Apple executives ? Jacky Haynes and Bob Bainbridge ? were recruited back to help lead the unit, reporting ultimately to Mr. Williams and the chief executive, Timothy D. Cook.
The iEconomy series itself seems to have changed as well. Apple isn't in the title of this article. Cynically, it's possible that an article about improvements doesn't benefit as much from the added sensationalism. Optimistically, it's possible that the NYT realized their focus on Apple was undermining the seriousness of the very real problems they're covering. (Though Apple enjoys the positive effects of the massive amount of attention they're given, and being singled out for criticism is the equal and opposite edge of that sword.)
Yet working conditions remain arduous, and problems multifaceted.
But last summer, fed up with the 25-hour train trip to see his family, Mr. Zhang moved to Chongqing and joined Quanta. He enjoys the better facilities and dorms. He frequently visits his parents? home. But his take-home pay has fallen by nearly a third and the thought that his brother may have to drop out of school so he can help the family gnaws at Mr. Zhang. Instead of working in the factory each night, he spends hours playing an online game, Dungeon Fighter. ?I?d like to work 80 hours a week,? he said.
It's a complex social and economic issue, and one that will take massive global, perhaps generational, changes to solve. Hopefully the improvements continue, and the effects ripple.
Source: New York Times
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