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I am now back from Gnomedex, ready to rock and roll as always. I know a bunch of you missed me, but how about dropping me some email next time letting me know how the lack of my presence affects your day
life? Nonetheless, one tidbit that I brought back with me is that iTunes 4.9 is likely going to launch tomorrow, June 28. I heard this talking to Adam Curry, and Dave Winer also mentioned it on Scripting News making mention of its support of RSS enclosures. What does this mean? Well, aside from being able to have a major one-stop podcasting client, it also means that whateven Apple has going on July 7 has nothing to do with the iTunes 4.9 launch. You may now proceed to scratch your chin.
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I swore I saw this last week in my neighborhood but i couldn’t believe it. On his belt, some teenager had this LED badge mounted. Unfortunately I drove by so quickly I didn’t get a chance to read it (or believe it). I turned to my wife and asked, “Was that I think it was?” She said, “Yep, it said ‘Tiny’ - not a good thing to have on you belt.” Words of wisdom, y’all.
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MIT Media Lab Researching $100 Notebook Computer
Posted by Rob Stevens Categories: Smartphones, PC / Laptop, Wireless / WiFi,
Nicholas Negroponte, Chairman and co-founder of the MIT Media Lab announced to the World Economic Forum the most recent plans of the lab: a research initiative to develop a $100 laptop computer, with a 12” one megapixel screen, 1GB hard drive, and 500Mhz processor. Other features include some sort of innovative power (possibly wind-up), a plethora of USB ports, and a ruggedized exterior to stand up to the elements in harsher climates. The machines will be WiFi enabled, and have GSM cell phone connectivity as well.
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So the Motorola “RAZRberry” rumors have turned out to be true. Details have come forth of Motorola’s Magneto powered smart-phone with a QWERTY keyboard and 1.3 MP camera. The device is codenamed ‘Franklin’. The phone will feature an EDGE connection (what, no UMTS?!) and 128 MB of ram for all your data intensive needs.
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Next Version Of Windows To Include Support For RSS Feeds
Posted by Devin Categories: Corporate News, Internet, Software,
Microsoft announced Friday that its next version of the Windows operating platform would include built-in support for Internet data feeds. Even though RSS isn’t currently in widespread use, Microsoft believes that in the future this increasingly popular way to get news will become a mainstay. Of course, we reported our take on this a few minutes after the Gnomedex announcement.
In the long-delayed Windows upgrade, code-named Longhorn and expected to be released late next year, an RSS icon will appear in the Internet Explorer Web browser to make it easy for people to find, much like Apple Computer Inc. has done with its Safari browser. Longhorn will store all data downloaded to a computer via RSS in a single place. It will maintain a central list of all of a computer user’s RSS subscriptions, from Web log entries to photos pulled from an online family picture gallery.
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It seems as if Apple has something new in store, seeing as how they’re handing out invites to a special media event on July 7th. They have not disclosed what the event will be about, or even the location of the event, but some are speculating that it maybe be the release of iTunes 4.9 with podcasting support, while others think it might be new iPods - 2nd generation shuffles, 5th generation standards, or any combination of the above. A French newspaper even suggests that it may be to announce the new iTunes phone from Motorola. Anyone’s guess is good right now since Apple is keeping a tight lid on the details, so we’ll just have to wait until the 7th to see what the big deal is.
Read More | engadget
Actiontec 54g Wireless Game Adapter Detailed Review
Posted by Sparky Categories: Accessories, Features, Reviews, Wireless,
Actiontec was kind enough to send Gear Live one of their new 54mbps wireless game adapters for review.The wireless game adapter functions as an Ethernet to 802.11g bridge enabling you to get your game system (PS2 or Xbox) or other Ethernet enabled device online wirelessly. It’s a very cool concept, but unfortunately the Actiontec has a few minor implementation issues. Check out the full review after the jump.
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If you think your cell phone’s version of Tetris is tiring you out, ID software has recruited Bare Naked productions to release their famous FPS Quake on the “next gen” mobile phone. Using new 3D technology, these phones will continue to impress us and impede everything we should be doing.
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Time magazines’ Internet counterpart has unveiled their list of the 50 Coolest Websites for 2005. This years’ list includes a newly added blog section, which coincidentally had the highest amount of sites on the list, at fifteen. Wondering how Time Online Edition chooses their list? It’s a mix of reader suggestions, colleagues, and general surfing.
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This crazy looking lamp, designed by Matty Salin, has a rather interesting function. By placing your hands on the lamp base, it will detect your heartbeat within 10 seconds and begin to pulse along with your heart. The idea is to amplify a usually inconspicuous biological function, and give the user a biofeedback handle with which to control it. The light is hypnotic, and after a while you can actually watch your pulse slow down by concentrating and relaxing. Leet.
No word on price/availability, but you can check out a movie of it in action here - QuickTime required.
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