Tim Cook says Apple TV is still ‘a hobby,’ can’t live without it

Posted on January 25, 2012 by gary

Looking forward to an update to your beloved Apple TV? It seems the company still fancies the device as well. On the quarterly numbers call today, Tim Cook quipped that “we still classify this as a hobby, but we continue to add things to it.” He went on to say that the company will “continue to pull strings and see where we can take it.” This comes on the heels of Cupertino seeing a record 1.4 million units sold last quarter.

Tim Cook says Apple TV is still ‘a hobby,’ can’t live without it originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 17:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Look! It’s a Sailboat—Wait, No, It’s 4:15 [Video]

Posted on January 25, 2012 by gary

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You know what I hate? Glancing at my watch and actually reading the correct time. Thankfully, Kisai’s new watch forces me to read it like I would a 1990′s optical illusion poster. More »

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Windows 8 App Store images leaked?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by gary

Windows 8 images continue to leak onto the Internet, despite Microsoft’s wallpaper-based pleas to those with access to the early releases. Today’s installment courtesy CNBeta shows the upcoming Windows App Store, which will likely feature prominently in Windows 8.

We’ve got our doubts about the authenticity of the image. In addition to showing several of the built-in games which already ship with Windows, Opera is listed — and a competing browser seems like an odd inclusion this early on. Of course, with the browser ballot still in place in the EU for quite some time, Microsoft would probably need to include rivals like Opera and Firefox to stay out of trouble. We’re also not sure why Clickgamer is shown beneath Angry Birds instead of Rovio — the game’s actual publisher.

It’s still early, of course, so it’s entirely possible that the Windows App Store image is genuine but merely using placeholder images and text for now. Anyone else thinking Windows Marketplace might be a more logical name? You know, to keep things consistent with Windows Phone and keep Apple’s legal eagles at bay.

Windows 8 App Store images leaked? originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 11 Apr 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Confirmed: Fleshlight Developing an iPad Case You Can Have Sex With [Nsfw]

Posted on January 25, 2012 by gary

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The iPad’s a darn attractive gadget, but that 30-pin connector ain’t made for love. That’s why this Fleshlight-holding iPad case concept caught our eye. Imagine all the things you could pretend to have sex with! And it turns out, it’s not just some crazy, er, pipe dream. It, or something like it, is coming soon. More »

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iHeadCase: iPhone Case with Built-in Storage for Earbuds

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gary

This is another Kickstarter project. The iHeadCase is available in either a plastic shell case or a faux leather case for iPhone 4/4S. The Hardshell version is made of polycarbonate and is available in piano black, and some other colors that will be selected later. This case can also be used as a stand. The [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/01/21/iheadcase-iphone-case-with-built-in-storage-for-earbuds/

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Dutch court rejects Apple appeal, says Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is legal

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gary

A court in the Hague has just cleared the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for sale in the Netherlands, rejecting Apple’s requests for a nationwide ban. As NU.nl reports, a different Dutch court had already issued a similar ruling in October, which Cupertino promptly appealed, claiming that Sammy’s slate was too similar to its own iPad 2. Today, though, the Court of the Hague shot down Apple’s arguments, determining that there are enough differences between the two products to legally justify their coexistence. Granted, this is only one of many patent battles that the two companies are currently waging, but for today, at least, it looks like Samsung has come out on top.

[Thanks, Rolfski]

Dutch court rejects Apple appeal, says Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is legal originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Deal of the Day ? 14? Dell Vostro 1440 2GHz Dual-core Laptop with Ubuntu 11.04

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gary

LogicBUY’s Deal for today is the 14″ Dell Vostro 1440 2GHz Dual-core laptop for $299. Features: pre-installed Ubuntu 11.04 Linux OS, 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, 1 Year Basic Limited Warranty and 1 Year NBD On-Site Service, spill-resistant keyboard, 1.3MP webcam, built-in microphone, 2 x 2W stereo speakers, 14″ 1366 x 768 resolution LED-backlit display [...]

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Tweaking Its Identity Stance, Google+ Now Allows Nicknames

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gary

In the initial Google+ sign-up process, questionable profile names were flagged by Google’s algorithmic recognition system, and users were prompted to try again. The same system will still recognize alternate names, but will begin to allow specific exceptions like nicknames, maiden names and names with alternative spelling.

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2012/01/google-plus-pseudonyms/

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Lifebook 2013 Concept ? A single convergence device?

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gary

Those of you who lug around a lot of gear like myself, and remember my article on a single convergence device, might just find this concept design by Indian Industrial Designer Prashant Chandra very interesting. His entry in the Fujitsu Design Awards competition, the Lifebook2013, was shortlisted to the top 100 from over 3000 entries from [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2012/01/21/lifebook-2013-concept-a-single-convergence-device/

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Canadian researchers aim to build a more life-like robot, one piece at a time

Posted on January 24, 2012 by gary

It may not be all that human-like in its current state, but a team of researchers at the University of Ottawa are promising that this robot will get there sooner or later. Dubbed “Pumpkin,” the bot will apparently have its parts replaced piece-by-piece with more life-like counterparts over time, including parts that make use of a new artificial skin the researchers have developed. It not only includes the usual array of sensors that give the robot some degree of tactile sensitivity, but a network of tubes that circulate hot water to actually increase the temperature of the skin. According to the researchers, the eventual goal is to have a robot that appears and behaves naturally enough to make humans feel at ease when they’re interacting with it, but it might get a bit worse before it gets better — the next step is to replace the head with an anatomically correct model of the human skull, which will have the aforementioned artificial skin stretched over it.

[Thanks, Jeff]

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