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Critics Root for Espada’s Exit2 September 2010, 7:50 pm Pedro Espada Jr., the Senate majority leader, faces a tough battle in the Sept. 14 primary, but political observers say he remains a formidable candidate to defeat.
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Blackmailer of Letterman Is Released From Jail2 September 2010, 7:50 pm Robert Halderman, the former producer who had threatened to make public information about office affairs, was set free after four months of a six-month sentence.
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In Connecticut Murder Trial, Death Penalty Advocate a Threat to the Defense2 September 2010, 7:40 pm Dr. William A. Petit Jr.’s advocacy of the death penalty for the men accused of murdering his wife and daughters has left defense lawyers struggling to respond.
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In Medical School Shift, Meeting Patients on Day 12 September 2010, 7:30 pm A new curriculum at N.Y.U. is intended to foster more personal relationships between medical students and patients.
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New Yorkers Want Islamic Center Moved, Poll Finds2 September 2010, 7:10 pm The poll indicated that support for a center planned near ground zero is tepid in its home town.
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A Painting Is Still Lost, but a Co-Owner Surfaces2 September 2010, 4:35 pm An owner of a missing $1.35 million painting, whose criminal past has just become known, has been reached, at the apartment of the other owner.
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The Tipsy Diaries: The Kitchen Sink in Your Drink2 September 2010, 4:17 pm It’s an infuse-a-palooza out there, as infused spirits make serious headway in bars and restaurants of all kinds.
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Drinks, Breezes, Groaners2 September 2010, 4:06 pm The Sand Bar offers a view of the Atlantic and jokes from a regular who, at least, finds himself funny.
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4-Year-Old Girl, Just 15 Pounds, Found Dead2 September 2010, 3:37 pm The girl, found dead in Brooklyn, had suffered severe health problems since birth, the authorities said.
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House Tour: New Preston, Conn.2 September 2010, 3:22 pm On Lake Waramaug, a converted boathouse has a stone foundation, a wraparound deck and direct access to the water.
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BP uncaps oil well in Gulf2 September 2010, 7:31 pm Thad Allen, the government's point man on the oil disaster, said crews are expected to begin efforts Thursday to remove the blowout preventer on BP's ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Hurricane Earl weakens as rains arrive in U.S.2 September 2010, 7:02 pm Hurricane Earl was downgraded to Category 2 today, but forecasters warned it was still "large and strong." Rain bands have moved onto the coast of North Carolina.
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President to aides: Find economic spark2 September 2010, 6:28 pm After a week mostly focused on Iraq and Mideast diplomacy, it's back to the economy for President Barack Obama, who will deliver remarks Friday on the August unemployment numbers.
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Bonnie Blue actress from 'GWTW' dies2 September 2010, 6:15 pm Cammie King Conlon, who played the ill-fated Bonnie Blue Butler in "Gone With the Wind," used to joke "that I peaked at age 5."
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Workers rescued after oil platform fire2 September 2010, 5:49 pm A fire on an oil and gas production platform in the Gulf of Mexico is out and there is no indication of an oil sheen, the Coast Guard said. There were no serious injuries.
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Convicted killer spared death penalty2 September 2010, 4:21 pm An Ohio death row inmate who has repeatedly claimed his innocence was spared execution, after the state's governor Thursday noted "legitimate questions" about evidence used to convict the man.
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Opinion: Social Security can help states2 September 2010, 1:49 pm State budgets are being squeezed by unprecedented amounts for the third year in a row as legislators are forced to close gaps of up to 50 percent of state spending.
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What chance do Mideast talks have?2 September 2010, 1:32 pm The latest round of peace talks between the Israelis and Palestinians is starting off much like similar endeavors in the past, but the Obama administration hopes that this time, the outcome will be different.
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U.S., Iran battle on basketball court2 September 2010, 12:38 pm Political discussions about Iran's nuclear aspirations were benched Thursday when the United States' and Iran's national basketball teams went head-to-head at the FIBA World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey.
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She drops 100 pounds, gains new life2 September 2010, 11:03 am I come from a small-ish town in Oklahoma where we've never met a vegetable we couldn't fry and the only things more super-sized than our portions are the huge church complexes that alternate with fast-food restaurants along our roads.
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Builders of N.Y. mosque face financial hurdles2 September 2010, 5:37 pm The developers planning to build a $100 million Islamic center near the World Trade Center site are nearly a quarter-million dollars behind on real estate taxes and late fees....
Funk band War tells Pepsi they're not friends2 September 2010, 4:10 pm Members of the band War say they can't be friends with Pepsi. The band is suing for more than $10 million, saying it did not negotiate with them to use the song "Why Can't We Be Friends" in a commercial....
A whopper deal: Burger King in $3.3B buyout2 September 2010, 3:33 pm Burger King Holdings Inc., America's perennially No. 2 hamburger chain, said that it is selling itself to little-known private equity firm 3G Capital in a deal valued at $3.26 billion....
Stocks close higher after jobs, housing reports2 September 2010, 3:18 pm Stocks ended higher for the third consecutive session after reports on housing, manufacturing and jobs all indicated that the economy continues to grow....
Life Inc.: Proof that we can't work any harder2 September 2010, 3:00 pm ...
Mariner may be facing BP-style crisis2 September 2010, 2:53 pm Mariner Energy, Inc. shares dropped more than 4 percent Thursday following news that one of its production platforms exploded in the Gulf of Mexico....
Discounts spur surprising retail sales gains2 September 2010, 2:37 pm This year's back-to-school season isn't as big a bust for retailers as they feared — or as last year's — but it's not great either....
Economic data show recovery still kicking, a bit2 September 2010, 2:34 pm It was a glass-half-full day for economic data on Thursday ... sort of. The upbeat news was tempered by worries about what Friday's unemployment report will say about the state of the labor market....
ABM to pay $5.8 million in harassment case2 September 2010, 2:27 pm A large building-maintenance company will pay $5.8 million to settle a sexual harassment lawsuit brought by the government involving 21 Hispanic female workers....
Bernanke: Shut banks if threat to system2 September 2010, 1:21 pm Fed chief Bernanke told a panel investigating the financial crisis Thursday that regulators must be ready to shut large institutions if they threaten to bring down the financial system....
Gadgets
Toshiba StorE TV+ drive connects up to 2TB of media directly to your HDTV2 September 2010, 8:23 pm
Feel like connecting a HTPC or even one of the many streamers to your HDTV is overkill? Toshiba's new StorE TV+ is prepared to quietly retain up to 2TB of media (in various formats, check after the break for specs) until called upon, when it can play them back via HDMI, no connected PC required. It can also connect to PCs or other DLNA devices (like, coincidentally enough, Toshiba's new HDTVs) networked via Ethernet and the included WiFi dongle or load files directly from memory cards and USB d...
Toshiba Places to deliver web content across all Toshiba screens2 September 2010, 7:56 pm
Great devices aren't great without content and if you want it done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself. For Toshiba that means a new online content and services portal called Toshiba Places. The point of this companion software is to ensure that all said company's screens have a similar look and feel which will bring a consistent experience to every size screen while still being optimized for a TV or mobile phone (for example). Places will help you gain access to your own content or sha...
Toshiba outs Lumileo pico projectors, only one of which requires a plug2 September 2010, 7:30 pm
Toshiba's new LED-based pico projectors won't shake the world with VGA resolutions, 14 lumens and just 80 minutes of battery life, but we have to admit the Lumileo P100 and Lumileo M200's focusing dial and keypad do look a spot more stylish than some of the cubes and rectangles we've tried. And while we've just pretty much described the P100 model in full, the M200 has an additional feature that might be worth your while -- like the 3M MPro, it plays back video (including DivX), Word, PowerPoin...
iFixit continues its retro gaming rampage, reduces an innocent Atari 2600 to bare components2 September 2010, 6:48 pm
iFixit, is no device safe from the scars of your screwdriver? These eyes have been scarred, forced to witness the destruction of yet another childhood icon. Previously it was the RCA Studio II and the Magnavox Odyssey 100 before that. Now it's the rather more memorable Atari 2600 going under the scalpel, four simple screws removed to reveal an eight-bit, 1.19MHz processor featuring 128 bytes of RAM (yes, a massive 1,024 bits) and a graphics adapter capable of 192 x 160 resolution with 128 color...
Samsung Galaxy Tab reported to retail at €699 and €799 in Europe (update: O2 Germany pricing)2 September 2010, 6:42 pm
An increasing number of Euroland news outlets are reporting an eye-watering set of prices for Samsung's Galaxy Tab. Although still unofficial and therefore not yet to be trusted, the values we're hearing are €699 ($890) in France and €799 ($1,020) in Germany. Those presumably represent the cost of the 16GB and 32GB Tab, respectively, and align perfectly with Apple's iPad WiFi + 3G pricing -- aside from the fact the iPads have double the storage at each price point. Oops! That does mak...
Toshiba finally dives into Blu-ray 3D with BDX3100 player, offers up BDX1100 if stereo's not your style2 September 2010, 6:26 pm
Seems like Toshiba bit off more Blu-ray 3D than it could chew this year -- the Japanese firm's just announced that the new BDX3100KB will be its first set-top stereoscopic player, never mind the BDX3000 it announced at CES. Still, we're willing to forgive and forget if the new machine (replete with DivX and MKV playback, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 surround, and instant playback of AVCHD footage from connected camcorders) makes it stateside sometime soon -- both it and the relative...
Toshiba Camileo S30 and P20 pocket camcorders get touchscreens2 September 2010, 6:15 pm
Toshiba's launching some new Camileo pocket HD camcorders at IFA, and hey -- just like everything else in the world, they've sprouted three-inch touchscreens. Both offer 1080p recording and 10x digital zooms with HDMI out and support for 64GB SD storage; the £139 ($214) S30 comes in a more standard form factor that's 19mm (.7 inch) thick and features eight megapixel still photos, automatic exposure control and image stabilization, while the £119 ($183) P20 comes in a pistol gr...
Toshiba goes all LED with new HDTVs at IFA 20102 September 2010, 6:00 pm
Besides that Android tablet, Toshiba's brought a whole slew LED-lit LCD televisions to IFA 2010. The REGZA WL Series is the company's first range of 3DTVs, available in 40-, 46- and 55-inch sizes (pictured above) with LED backlighting, 7,000,000:1 contrast ratios, it 3D Resolution+ upscaling tech and one pair of active shutter glasses bundled with each one. They're also DLNA enabled and ready for Windows 7, with the Toshiba Media Controller software making streaming content as easy as dragging ...
Toshiba Satellite A665-3DV gets a stereoscopic software makeover, now plays nice with 2D content, Blu-ray 3D and external screens2 September 2010, 5:46 pm
Nabbed one of Toshiba's fully-loaded stereoscopic laptops, only to find a dearth of actual 3D? The company's got a software update that might revitalize your machine. Where previously you'd have to install ready-made dual-ocular content directly to your hard drive, the manufacturer's just promised a Toshiba Video Player application that will convert your existing 2D content into 3D, plus firmware that will help you pipe stereoscopic video over the integrated HDMI port and upgrade your Blu-ray d...
Roku XD and Netgear Roku XD Player hit the FCC2 September 2010, 5:33 pm
Well, well, what's this? Looks like Roku has some bigger plans for hitting back at the $99 Apple TV than just price cuts of its own: a Roku XD and a Netgear Roku XD Player just hit the FCC. That's right, Netgear -- Roku's expanding its platform to third parties. We don't know if these two devices are standalones or designed to work together, but we're guessing they're standalones; the Netgear unit might blend in some of the Digital Entertainer line's support for local playback and services like...
Logitech's New Long and Skinny Z305 and Wireless Z515 USB Laptop Speakers [Speakers]2 September 2010, 5:20 pm
A boombox your laptop is not, and speakers that are both portable and powerful are hard to come by. Depending on your needs, Logitech's Z305, a 360 degree sound bar, and Z515, a 50' wireless speaker, might do the trick. More »
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A Chrome Marble Floating In Deep Space [Astronomy]2 September 2010, 4:40 pm
It looks like a metal marble floating in space. Or the palantír of Orthanc, magically teleported from Middle Earth to 11,000 light years away, in the Cassiopeia constellation. But it's just a visual effect. This is the Bubble Nebula. More »
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A Simple Way to Attach Your iPad to Your Walls [Ipad]2 September 2010, 4:00 pm
The PadTab iPad wall mounting system is great. It's easy to set up, simple to remove, doesn't require much room, and lets you mount your iPad next to your toilet. No, really. That's what some of the promotional photos suggest: More »
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What Happened To Wicked Lasers' Spyder III Pro Arctic Laser? [Lasers]2 September 2010, 3:42 pm
When we heard about Wicked Lasers' Spyder III Pro Arctic laser, an ultra powerful portable laser with a lightsaberesque design selling for only $200, it almost seemed too good to be true. Turns out it might have been. More »
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Facebook Blocked Ping's API Access Because Apple Didn't Have Authorization To Use It [Unconfirmed]2 September 2010, 3:41 pm
We've heard that Apple launched Ping without Facebook support because the two companies couldn't agree on some terms, but today AllThingsD explains that Apple actually ignored the fact that negotiations failed and incorporated Facebook's API—until Facebook blocked things. More »
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The Ugly Carpets of Vegas are Hideously Clever Social Engineering at Work [Imagecache]2 September 2010, 3:20 pm
Something this horrific can't possibly be an accident. I mean, it takes genius to come up with something so offensive to the eye. Sure enough, the crazily appalling carpets that adorn Vegas casinos are designed to keep you gambling. More »
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Ringtone Creation Stripped From iTunes 10 [ITunes]2 September 2010, 3:12 pm
For reasons unknown, it appears Apple has removed from iTunes 10 the ability to create ringtones out of your songs for $0.99. The feature is still intact in previous versions of iTunes. [Mac Life] More »
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Skype 5.0 Windows Beta Has 10-Way Video Calling! [Skype]2 September 2010, 2:49 pm
Skype's latest Windows-only 5.0 beta 2 doubles their five-way video calling to ten. TEN. How does ten-way video calling look? Like this. If you add two. We could only get eight, and four of them was me. More »
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MIT's Self-Assembling Solar Cells Recycle Themselves Repeatedly, Just Like Plant Cells [Republished]2 September 2010, 2:40 pm
Plants are extremely efficient converters of light into energy, setting the bar for researchers creating photovoltaic cells. A team of MIT scientists believe they've created a synthetic chloroplast that can be broken down and reassembled repeatedly, restoring sun-damaged solar cells. More »
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A Heat-Seeking, Automated Nerf Sentry Gun [Nerf]2 September 2010, 2:00 pm
Nerf guns these days are very scary. They have reloadable magazines and fire automatically and look like they could provide a suitable defense during an alien invasion. But how to render one even scarier? Make it heat-seeking. Video, please: More »
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Chrome reaches second birthday, version 6 goes stable2 September 2010, 6:25 pm
When Google launched its Chrome Web browser in 2008, it was clear that the product had considerable potential. Its emphasis on performance and a its intriguing minimalistic user interface attracted a lot of well-deserved attention. Today, exactly two years later, Chrome has over 80 million users, a 7.52 percent global market share (21.87 at Ars, making it the second most popular browser here behind Firefox), and is gradually creeping into the mainstream.
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New malware detects browser, shows fake malware warning page2 September 2010, 5:35 pm
Microsoft is warning about a new piece of malware, Rogue:MSIL/Zeven, that auto-detects a user's browser and then imitates the relevant malware warning pages from Internet Explorer, Firefox, or Chrome. The fake warning pages are very similar to the real thing; you have to look closely to realize they aren't the real thing. The ploy is a basic social engineering scheme, but in this case the malware authors are relying on the user's trust in their browser, a tactic that hasn'...
Drumroll, please: the top Web scams of the decade2 September 2010, 4:55 pm
"Men," said he, "must have corrupted nature a little, for they were not born wolves, and they have become wolves." —Voltaire, Candide
One of the less pleasant aspects of our online Age of Anxiety is that most of us now get anonymous e-mails on a daily basis from people who, given their druthers, would rob us silly as fast as technologically possible. Of late, I've been getting a frenzy of bogus missives thanking me for the five thousand dollars or so worth of sof...
Hands-on: Twitter officially comes to the iPad2 September 2010, 4:00 pm
When we interviewed Tweetie developer Loren Brichter in June, he made two things clear: 1) Tweetie (now branded simply as "Twitter" after the company was acquired by the microblogging service) would definitely be coming to the iPad, and 2) Loren was really looking forward to exploring the larger screen touch interface.
Now, the official Twitter client for iPad is finally out in the form of a universal app. The team has clearly put some effort into utilizing parts of the...
White space broadband to be finalized (at last) this month2 September 2010, 3:21 pm
"White spaces" broadband has been in hibernation—the rules governing unlicensed use in empty TV channels have never been finalized, and therefore no devices have yet appeared. This despite the fact that the idea was approved under previous FCC Chairman Kevin Martin in 2008.
That's about to change at last. At its next open meeting on September 23, the FCC will vote on the "TV White Spaces Second Memorandum Opinion and Order" that will "create opportunities for investment...
Apple's trouble with TV2 September 2010, 1:27 pm
Apple TV has been a persistent loser from a company that usually only tolerates winners. It's clear that Apple wants to do something "in the living room," but damned if it can figure out exactly what that is. Yesterday, Apple took another run at this thing, announcing an "all-new" Apple TV.
As with any new electronic gadget, I must be of two minds about the new Apple TV. The first, most difficult question is, will the new Apple TV be a successful product for Apple? Th...
Hands-on with iTunes Ping, sans Facebook Connect2 September 2010, 11:59 am
Because we all need another social network in our lives, Apple introduced "Ping" as part of iTunes 10 during its big media event this week. Described by Steve Jobs as "Twitter and Facebook meet iTunes," Ping aims to let the already-existing (and quite massive) audience of iTunes users friend each other, stay up-to-date on their friends' musical tastes, and like/comment on things found around iTunes.
Getting started with Ping is fairly easy, although it takes some time to ...
PSP Go straightens tie, knocks on death's door2 September 2010, 11:08 am
Playing games on the PSP Go was one of the most annoying experiences possible in a job that can be full of annoying experiences; if it takes you hours to play a game on a portable system out of the box there is something tragically wrong with your product. After only a year on the market, it looks like Sony's experiment in digital distribution is on its last legs.
Finding any sort of sales information on the system for the US has been difficult, although Media Create does...
Samsung fires first Android-powered salvo at iPad with Galaxy Tab2 September 2010, 10:30 am
Apple became the biggest fish in the very small touchscreen tablet pond when it launched the iPad this past spring. But more fish will arrive starting mid-month when Samsung launches its Galaxy Tab mobile device in Europe (US and Asia will get it "in the coming months"). After being rumored and teased for weeks, Samsung officially unveiled its entry into the burgeoning market at the IFA show in Germany on Thursday.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 7" widescreen touch tablet po...
Scammers using fake copyright infringement notices for profit2 September 2010, 10:03 am
HADOPI, meet the internautes. The French "high authority" that oversees the country's three strikes anti-P2P file-sharing campaign is now being used by spammers and scammers who attempt to trick people out of their cash by accusing them of copyright violations.
The e-mails have appeared in recent days, purporting to come from France's Haute Autorité pour la diffusion des œuvres et la protection des droits sur Internet (HADOPI). This is the government group that will ac...
Apple
The Best Things to Buy in September [Buying Guide]2 September 2010, 6:30 pm
Lots of stores are looking to make space for their big fall inventory push, and everything left over from summer is going cheap. Time to look into cars, appliances, holiday airfare, and other good buys in September. More »
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Use Google Storage as a One-Time Cost, Lifetime Backup Solution [Online Storage]2 September 2010, 6:00 pm
You can get extra Gmail storage pretty cheaply from Google, but eagle-eyed reader gthing lets us know that you have read access to that storage even after you cancel your subscription. More »
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Best Mobile To-Do List Manager? [Hive Five Call For Contenders]2 September 2010, 5:45 pm
Computers have made to-do list management radically easier, but a to-do list that is anchored to your desk isn't a particularly effective one. This week we want to hear about your favorite mobile to-do list manager. More »
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Remains of the Day: Spotting Android Scams and Malware [For What Its Worth]2 September 2010, 5:00 pm
A look at how to weed out crapware in the Android Market, losing the ugly stickers on laptops, and Spotify joins the Sonos ranks. More »
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True Time Tracker Lets You Know How You're Spending Your Time With Minimal Setup [Downloads]2 September 2010, 4:00 pm
Windows: Free app True Time Tracker is extremely simple: Just start it up, let it run in the background, and it will create numerous charts detailing what programs you run, what sites you visit and how much time you spend idle. More »
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Skype 5.0 Beta 2 for Windows Brings 10-Way Video Calls [Updated with Video] [Updates]2 September 2010, 3:30 pm
Windows: Popular video chat client Skype released an update to its version 5 beta today, bringing a new interface and the long-awaited ability to participate in video chats with more than two people. More »
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How Do You Manage Your Browser Tabs? [Ask The Readers]2 September 2010, 3:00 pm
With so many web sites to see and pages to visit, it's easy to have an unmanageable number of tabs open in your web browser. So how do you keep that number down and your tabs under control? More »
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KoHive is a Shared Virtual Workspace for Brainstorming, Filesharing, and More [Collaboration]2 September 2010, 2:30 pm
KoHive is a virtual workspace you access through your web browser. It's easy to create multiple "hives" for different projects, share files, communicate in real time, and aggregate content from across the web. More »
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The Basic Guide to Troubleshooting Common Windows PC Problems [Troubleshooting]2 September 2010, 2:00 pm
Your Windows PC might be designed to make your life easier, but they often have a non-stop list of problems. Today we'll walk through some of the more common problems and how to troubleshoot them. More »
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Merge Firefox's Bookmark and Navigation Toolbars to Save Space [Firefox Tip]2 September 2010, 1:30 pm
We already know Firefox isn't the most pixel-friendly browser, and bookmark bars make it even worse. Reader Marand shows us an easy way to save space without losing quick acess to your bookmarks. More »
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Apple-Facebook Controversy Over Ping Rooted in API Usage, Feature May Return2 September 2010, 3:00 pm
Earlier today, we reported on confusion surrounding the brief appearance of Facebook Connect functionality in iTunes 10's "Ping" social networking feature that initially appeared to allow users to find friends by checking their Facebook conta......
Apple Confirms No Software Update for Original Apple TV2 September 2010, 2:14 pm
Included in a nice overview of Apple's new iPods and Apple TV from Ars Technica is confirmation that users of Apple's earlier Apple TV models will not be receiving a software upgrade to enable Netflix streaming and other software features of ......
Apple Seeds Mac OS X 10.6.5 Build 10H535 to Developers2 September 2010, 1:09 pm Apple continues its trend of weekly releases of Mac OS X 10.6.5 developer builds today by pushing Build 10H535 to registered developers. The release marks an increment of four builds since last week's re......
Spammers Already Taking Aim at Apple's Ping2 September 2010, 12:50 pm
It's been less than 24 hours since Apple released iTunes 10 and its integrated social networking functionality, Ping, but spammers and scammers are already starting to spread their messages via the service. The first major instance appears t......
Fourth-Generation iPod Touch Teardown Photos Posted by FCC2 September 2010, 10:42 am
Engadget notes that Apple's new iPod touch introduced yesterday has appeared on the website of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Along with other standard information on radiation emissions required by the FCC for approval, t......
Confusion Over Facebook's Brief Appearance in Ping for iTunes2 September 2010, 8:26 am
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With yesterday's release of iTunes 10, Apple also deployed a new music-focused social network feature known as Ping. When it initially launched yesterday, users creating......
Twitter for iPad Offers a Fresh New Interface1 September 2010, 11:59 pm Tonight Twitter released a new update to their popular Twitter application that makes it a Universal app with native support for the iPad's large display. While native support has been a long requested feature for the official Twitter app, the compa......
Apple Posts September Media Event Video Stream in Multiple Formats1 September 2010, 9:20 pm
Apple has posted the full stream for today's Media event. While the stream had been available for Mac OS X 10.6 and iOS users immediately after the broadcast, it is now provided in multiple formats that can be viewed cross platform on both ......
iTunes 10 Now Available to Download1 September 2010, 8:00 pm
Apple has finally posted the iTunes 10 release for download. iTunes 10 was introduced today during the keynote event. The new version of the media management application features a streamlined interface and a new networking feature called P......
Apple's New iPod Touch and iPod Nano Commercials1 September 2010, 3:00 pm During today's media event, Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced two new commercials, one each for the new iPod touch and iPod nano. Apple has now posted the commercials to its product-specific sites, as well as its YouTube page.
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Apple’s iOS is the 3rd Most Popular Internet Platform2 September 2010, 12:53 pm Have you ever wondered how popular iOS devices are amongst internet plaforms? Well you can stop wondering because Computer World has the details that show Apple’s operating system is currently 3rd amongst all platforms. iOS devices of course include the iPhone, iPod Touch and the iPad tallied up as 1.1% of all hardware that used [...]...
How to Insert YouTube Videos in Your iMovie for iPhone Creations2 September 2010, 11:34 am I just got words about a nice little trick that allows you to insert YouTube videos in iMovie on your iPhone. It’s pretty simple, and best of all, you don’t even need a computer to do it. For this to work, you will need a jailbroken iPhone and 3 applications: iMovie for iPhone iFile (Cydia) [...]...
iPhoDroid for Windows Now Available2 September 2010, 10:44 am We’ve talked about iPhoDroid before, a port that allows you to install Android on your iPhone 2G or 3G. Up until now, iPhoDroid was only available for Mac. Sergio McFly, the developer of iPhoDroid finally got time to bring support for Windows. YES! It’s today. Gotta tell you Im so thankful for everyone to be [...]...
This is For Those Who Are Scared to Jailbreak Their iPhone2 September 2010, 7:00 am After weeks of self debate and bugging Sebastien about the possibilities of jailbreaking my iPhone 4, I took the leap of faith Wednesday night and cracked opened my device. I must say that the whole process was unbelievably painless and took no more than 5 minutes to perform the hack and update the Cydia packages. [...]...
Screenshots of iOS 4.1 Show HDR Photography & HD Uploading Abilities2 September 2010, 6:00 am The release of iOS 4.1 will come next week sometime but Gizmodo has gotten ahold of some screenshots that show off the new operating system’s fanciest feature. As Steve Jobs announced today the new OS will enable high dynamic range photography, otherwise known as HDR. For those who are unaware of the premise behind HDR, [...]...
iTunes 10 Download Now Available1 September 2010, 7:53 pm iTunes 10 is finally available for download. As we reported this morning, not only iTunes 10 comes with a new logo, but it also brings a bunch of exciting new features, like Ping, a music social network. As always when there is a new update, you should hold on to it if you are on [...]...
Is the iPod Touch For People Who Don’t Want an iPhone?1 September 2010, 3:05 pm Apple’s event today wasn’t filled with too many surprises. The iPod Touch was beefed up in features that included many of the predicted and leaked abilities that were floating around. Mimicking nearly all of the features of the iPhone 4 makes me wonder now more than ever if the Touch is specifically designed for those [...]...
What Do You Think of the Live Apple Event?1 September 2010, 12:40 pm The live event conducted by Steve Jobs just ended. We’ve been covering the most important news as it was coming. As usual, Steve made me want to run to the Apple Store and set up camp until I can get those new products he unveiled today… To me, the biggest news today is the new [...]...
Apple Refreshes the Apple TV [I'm Getting One]1 September 2010, 12:09 pm Steve Jobs just unveiled the new Apple TV, a little tiny box a quarter the size of its predecessor. It’s now all about renting. No more buying things. You can rent first run HD movies the day they come out for $4.99. They run cheaper as time goes on. HD TV shows now rent for [...]...
Apple Announces iTunes 10 With New Social Network for Music1 September 2010, 11:55 am That wasn’t much of a big prediction, but I was right when I said we’d see a new verison of iTunes. Today Steve Jobs announced the release of iTunes 10, which not only comes with a new logo, but also with new features… The most exciting new feature coming with iTunes 10 is Ping, some [...]...