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HP Compaq 8200 Elite Ultra-Slim Review

19-02-2012 17:39

HP sent over their latest 8200 Elite Ultra-Slim desktop computer and we put it through our regular battery of tests. We were pretty happy with the performance and form factor. The most impressive upgrades over the last Ultra-Slim we saw is the Sandy Bridge processor and the lower price tag. It has an Intel Core…

Free Open Source Computer Management

30-01-2012 08:00

Hey what’s going on fellow Admins? I thought I would drop by aTa today to drop the latest Tech Chop video on you. In this episode I talk about a really great computer management solution that runs on your favorite flavor of Linux. By computer management, I mean it’s sort of in the same category…

Review and Giveaway: Eaton 5PX1500RT UPS

13-01-2012 16:31

We have seen many networks fail because of poor power considerations. A UPS is a key factor in keeping up with a 99.9999% uptime. UPS or Uninterruptible power supply kicks in when there is a power failure. These UPS?s can safely shut down your equipment to keep them from going down hard. Eaton sent over…

My laptop display is turned to the right, to the left, up or down? Quick Fix

24-12-2011 21:43

  If you or a little one flipped your laptop display chances are you are freaking out. Stop… Don’t worry you can flip it right back to where it is supposed to be with the following hot keys:    Ctrl-Alt-Up – right side up Ctrl-Alt-Right – 90 degrees Ctrl-Alt-Down – 180 degrees Ctrl-Alt-Left – 270…

SIRI released for jailbroken iPhones ? Warning sends your data to China!

21-12-2011 16:24

The word on the street is if you have a jailbroken iPhone 4 now you too can access the full functionality of SIRI using a Cydia program called H1Siri. But, Before you run and download your copy know that they will send ALL YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION TO CHINA! According to Gizmodo – Grant Paul has detected…

Google Easter Egg: LET IT SNOW!

20-12-2011 16:22

Are you interested in seeing a snow storm cover your Google listings? Google has introduced a new Easter Egg this weekend for those of you looking for some virtual snow and not getting a blizzard like last year! All you have to do is open up Google’s homepage from any HTML5 compliant browser and type…

AtA?s Crashing Issues Have Been Resolved?

19-12-2011 16:40

Hey Hey Hey… It looks like some spam comments  were causing the site to crash on all posts… Our traffic dropped from 4k hits a day to 20 hits a day! The comments have been removed, the database has been repaired… If you see something funky make sure you say something! If you can’t comment…

Give The Gift of Cloud Backup for The Holidays

09-12-2011 09:00

Image via Wikipedia I?m sure that like me, most of you are the tech support for the family. Every time your creepy uncle goes to a sleazy porn site, you have to stop by his house and clean up his computer?s internet VD (Viruses and Malware). You?re mom calls you because she can?t figure out…

To Open Source or Not To Open Source?

08-12-2011 09:00

At my current day job, I work for a small technology start-up in La Jolla California. We offer web-based solutions for some of the nation?s top banks, and housing lenders. We also provide a database for ?closing service? providers, so you can hire people like home inspectors, and exterminators at the best price when selling…

New Favorite Packet Analyzer in The Cloud

07-12-2011 09:00

Image via Wikipedia I have been trying to track down a network issue I?ve been having at work for the last month and a half. It?s a real pain because it only happens once a week randomly, and it only lasts for 2 to 5 minutes. Since it?s so unpredictable, it?s nearly impossible to track…

How to Choose the Right Web Hosting Provider

07-12-2011 00:26

The following post was written by Melissa Schraiber of FatWallet.com. We were not paid to post this and apparently we share a love for HostGator!   Check it out below:       In today’s digital world, it is vital to have a web presence. The success of a website is directly related to its…

One Line ASCII Art For IM/Twitter/Facebook Status Updates

06-12-2011 09:00

At my office we use Office Communicator to keep in touch with other users in the office. It?s nice to be able to send a quick chat to someone in the next room to save yourself a trip from having to get up and go talk to someone, or pick up the phone to call…

Holiday Set Top Box Reviews

05-12-2011 09:00

I love this time of year. I live in San Diego, so the weather doesn?t get cold enough to snow, but it?s chilly enough to wear jackets. It?s like the best of both worlds here. I get the cold, but don?t have to do any shoveling or driving on icy roads. Win win! Let?s be…

Get More Out of SNMP

02-12-2011 09:00

When I started my current day job one of the things the IT department didn?t have was a decent monitoring system. They did have an external service that monitored the company websites, but nothing internally for monitoring servers for disk space, service, or CPU issues. To remedy that problem I decided to implement a really…

Four Applications That Will Get You More Youtube Views

01-12-2011 09:00

Image via CrunchBase A while back I mentioned some applications and or plugins I found that will help boost the views you have on a particular Youtube video on Bauer-Power. These methods might be considered by some as shady. I say, if by shady you mean helpful, then yes? Very shady! All of these tools…

US Readers, Help Us Stop Internet Censorship

30-11-2011 20:30

Karl and I try to not get too political on our blogs for the most part. I mean, Bauer-Power and AskTheAdmin are just not the right forums for political debate. However, I think this type of topic is relevant, and it?s something I am very worried about. You see, if you did not know, there…

Microsoft?s Vision of Tomorrow

30-11-2011 09:00

I was cruising around on Stumbleupon today during some down time, and came across this video from Microsoft showing how they envision our world of tomorrow with the advancements of technology. It?s pretty interesting to thing that some day we will not have computers and laptops like we do now, but our smart phones, and…

Cool Free Tool For Wardriving

29-11-2011 06:00

I think it was in 2006 I attended my first hacker convention in San Diego called Toorcon. It was pretty cool because the company I worked for at the time was a sponsor, so they paid for my admission in. I will never forget one of the guys that I saw there. Dude was bald…

Need A Free Web Host? We?ve Got The Hookup!

28-11-2011 06:00

A few years ago I came across a free web host provider, and have been using them ever since. Now, as some of you know, I have my own technology blog called Bauer-Power, and that is hosted on Blogger. I love Blogger because it’s easy and free. Plus it’s owned by Google, so that means that the…

And You Thought Your Email Address Was Long?

25-11-2011 06:00

Many moons ago, right around the time I started blogging on Bauer-Power, I worked for a company called Newland Communities. Simple enough name, but when you cram that name into a URL, it now becomes a pretty long domain name. Now add that to the end of your user name, and you have a really…

XKCD: A little geeky laugh for you?

24-11-2011 15:19

Happy Thanksgiving everyone from everyone at AtA!   Here is a little humor for all our Linux friends out there… The text on mouse over was: Ew, gross you moddified link()? How can you enjoy abusing a file system like that! – [via XKCD]

How To Reconstruct Shredded Paper

24-11-2011 06:00

What the hell did that title say? Reconstruct shredded paper? Yeah, that’s exactly what it said. You know those little machines you get at Office Depot to turn your banking and financial statements into spaghetti? Well, now there is a new service that easily lets you take shreds of paper from a paper shredder and…

How To Spoof Email in Linux, iPhone and Android

23-11-2011 23:47

Greetings fellow Admins! It’s me, El Di Pablo from Bauer-Power and Tech Chop taking the reigns here at AskTheAdmin for a little while. I was chatting with Karl, and apparently he is working 70 hour work weeks lately, and hasn’t had time to keep up with the posts here. Me being the nice virtual online friend that I am, I volunteered to write…

Review: HP EliteBook 2760P

23-11-2011 18:18

As usual I would like to thank the good people at HP for sending over another review machine to check out. This time it is the HP EliteBook 2760p the big brother of the 2710p My daughter and I reviewed way back when. The biggest gripe we had back then was processor power and no real…

Firefox advises users to disable McAfee?s ScriptScan software.

05-10-2011 16:43

t’s the last thing McAfee would want users to hear about one of its products, but the Firefox browser is advising users to disable McAfee’s ScriptScan software, saying that it could cause “stability or security problems.” SriptScan ships with McAfee’s VirusScan antivirus program. It’s designed to keep Web surfer’s safe by scanning for any malicious…

How to Backup, Restore or Deploy Windows VPN Settings

03-10-2011 21:52

Here is a great recent post from our good friends over at Bauer-Power: I am a huge fan of Microsoft’s VPN built into Routing and Remote Access. For me it is the easiest system to configure, and deploy. Plus it isn’t limited on how many users can connect to it like say a Cisco VPN where…

 

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11-12-2011 15:45

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Man gets served on Facebook, literally

22-02-2012 21:38

Being unceremoniously dumped online isn't the only indignation made easier by social networks. For the first time, lawyers in the UK have been granted permission to serve a legal suit via Facebook. Traditionally, documents must be delivered physically, be it in person, by post or even fax. But, in a pretrial for a commercial dispute, these old-fashioned methods proved fruitless. The prosecuting team then decided to check online, and noticed recent updates on defendant Fabio De Biase's profile. Satisfied it was currently active, they sought permission to send documents via the website, with Justice Nigel Teare duly obliging. Wondering what that noise is? That's the sound of millions of mice clicking on "privacy settings" all at once.

Man gets served on Facebook, literally originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HP reports Q1 2012 financials: $30 billion net revenue, $1.5 billion net earnings, big drop in PC sales

22-02-2012 21:22

HP reported results for its first fiscal quarter of 2012 this afternoon, including $30 billion in net revenue (down seven percent from the previous year), and net earnings of $1.5 billion (down a full 44 percent). Partly contributing to that drop is a slump from its Personal Systems Group, which saw revenue slip 15 percent year-over-year, and total desktop and notebook units decline a rather drastic 19 and 18 percent, respectively. The company's Imaging and Printing Group also saw a seven percent decline in revenue and 15 percent decline in printer units. HP's services business managed to eke out a one percent growth with revenue of $8.6 billion, though, while its software business saw the biggest growth in any one area at 30 percent (that includes results from the recently-acquired Autonomy). The full rundown can be found in the press release after the break, with additional numbers available at the source link below.

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Razer Blade review

22-02-2012 21:00

Typically, when a company wants to meet, you expect more of the same -- not a change in strategy, nor a decision to enter an entirely new product category. So when Razer wanted to meet us one bright, oddly cold San Franciscan morning last August, we certainly weren't expecting to meet its CEO, Tan Min-Liang, and we definitely weren't prepared to find a 17-inch prototype laptop, henceforth known as the Blade.

Shaving puns aside, we listened to Liang proudly wax on about the results of nearly three years of development, much of which involved recruiting a bevy of talent from the now-defunct OQO. What they'd accomplished, according to Liang, was the "world's first true gaming portable." An audacious statement, sure, especially considering the Blade was to be Razer's foray into the PC market. No matter. Liang's impetus was clear: the outfit would cater to gamers who'd been left in a vacuum after formerly gaming-obsessed companies sold out, leaving the segment to languish. His angle, however, would be different. The Blade wasn't going to be a gaudy, gargantuan, no-holds barred device with outright performance in mind. No, instead the 0.8-inch thick aluminum beaut would attempt to straddle the worlds of portability with performance, seeking to hit a perfectly balanced middle ground.

That sounded reasonable, but judging by reactions from most of you, the decision to stuff this $2,799 rig with a mid-range GeForce GT 555M card wasn't. Nor was the call to kit it with a paltry 320GB of rotational storage. Razer would rectify the latter in December, promising 256GB SSDs for all -- a concession that would push shipments back, well, until now. Still, even after toying with it briefly at CES, our impressions were ultimately shallow, as we couldn't get much of a feel for it in that controlled environment. Which brings us to the present day, and with Razer graciously airdropping a Blade onto our doorstep, does this experimental laptop stand up to its maker's gutsy claims? Or will those who've shelled just shy of three grand be sorely disappointed with its execution? Well, there's only one way to find out, and that's to join us past the break.

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Nokia bringing two Lumia devices to MWC next week?

22-02-2012 20:43

Nokia bringing two Lumia devices to MWC next week?
You have to love the last days leading up to a major event like Mobile World Congress, because the rumor mill just doesn't stop. The focus of this particular whisper is Nokia's Lumia series, which according to Reuters should have at least two new members before the show is over. Its sources indicate that the oft-rumored global version of the Lumia 900 is go (AT&T's model shown above), as well as a lower-end Lumia 610. All of us who crave the deeper details are still left in the dark about what we can expect on these devices, but it does give us a heckuva lot more to look forward to next week.

Nokia bringing two Lumia devices to MWC next week? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Docs presentations slides out of preview, adds import and comment options (video)

22-02-2012 20:32

The slide-making masses have spoken and Google's dutifully listened. After launching presentations for Docs as a preview last October, the search giant's making that editor ready for prime time with a few user-suggested tweaks in tow. In addition to the recently introduced slew of transitions, themes, tables and collaborative options, Mountain View's now tossing in the ability to make, edit and resolve comments, send email notifications, as well as control read / write privileges for outside users. And don't worry about your old documents getting lost in the shuffle; a new import setting will enable those visual gems to benefit from this new facelift. Check out the source below for a fuller walk-through or catch the instructional vid after the break.

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IRL: Nikon D90, myCharge Portable Power Bank 6000 and Phosphor's World Time Sport

22-02-2012 20:00

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.

Desperate times call for desperate measures -- namely, new gadgets. Disappointed with his Droid Charge's ever-depleting battery capacity, Tim took a $100 portable charger for a spin to see if he could eke out a little extra runtime before racing for an outlet. Meanwhile, Dan agreed to wear his first E-Ink watch after his analog Fossil timepiece outlived all compatible wristbands. Rounding things out, we have a more traditional account of gadget nostalgia from Don Melanson, who explains why he won't be replacing his aging D90 anytime soon.

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Google Fiber just got better? Big G asks for permission to provide video service to Kansas City

22-02-2012 19:56

Here we thought the citizens of Kansas City couldn't get any more fortunate after being chosen by Google to get a fiber optic gigabit network. Turns out, Google Fiber may be bringing more than just web access, as the company has asked the state of Missouri to allow it to deliver video services as well. We first heard about Big G's possible foray into pay-TV late last year, as the company was in talks with various content providers to see if it could make it happen. Given this official move towards becoming a video provider in America's heartland, we'd say those conversations must have gone fairly well. Either that, or the folks in Kansas City will be watching a whole lot of YouTube's new niche content.

Google Fiber just got better? Big G asks for permission to provide video service to Kansas City originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Docs for Android update brings collaborative editing for all

22-02-2012 19:53

Google Docs for Android update brings collaborative editing for all
It's been barely a month since Google Docs on Android got offline support, but here comes Mountain View with another equally impressive update. Those upgrading today are treated to collaborative editing, much in the vein of their desktop counterparts. That means you can now watch edits happen in real time from your Android tablet or smartphone. In addition, there's a bevy of interface tweaks too, including a new pinch-to-zoom gesture and rich text formatting. Feel good video demoing all awaits after the break.

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Sony Mobile rebranding quietly begins, changes to roll out over the next month

22-02-2012 19:39

With the assimilation of Ericsson's wireless stake now neatly a footnote in its corporate history, Sony's moving on and making its newfound freedom known -- albeit quietly. According to a rep for the company, its first rebranding baby steps began just last night, with the former SonyEricsson portal now redirecting to SonyMobile.com. Other related properties, like its social networking extensions and various related digital properties, are also slated to make the transition throughout March, with further announcements planned for Mobile World Congress next week. We'll be there live in just a few days, so stay tuned. In the meanwhile, hit up the source below to see synergy at its finest.

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Mozilla Labs Apps set to allow developer submissions for Mozilla Marketplace at MWC

22-02-2012 19:19

Been keeping up with Mozilla Labs' Apps project? Today the company's focused on developers, with pleasing news if you've been looking to get your app's feet wet in it. In the coming weeks at Mobile World Congress, the Firefox maker will finally open its self-titled Marketplace's doors for app submissions. If you're unfamiliar, Mozilla's been working to create an "operating system- and device-independent market," based on its own APIs, HTML5 and other open source materials. The end result will be the ability to use said apps without being locked down by your devices and their respective app stores. The store is set to open up for consumer consumption later in the year, so now's your chance to reserve your software's spot and name on the list. More details await in press release after the break and at source link below, while you get your code ready.

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Comcast sues Sprint with patent infringement, says two can play that game

22-02-2012 18:59

Pro tip: when suing the pants off another company for patent infringement, it's a good idea to make sure you're not violating any of that same company's intellectual property. That's the lesson we imagine Sprint is learning at this very moment. Just two months after it filed a lawsuit against Comcast for getting all up in its VoIP business, the digital services company is now ready to go Comcastic on the Now Network's derriere, as it has filed a lawsuit of its own in a Pennsylvania court. While it's not directly tied into December's case, it seems oddly coincidental that this new suit came into existence so soon after Sprint fired the first shot.

Comcast and subsidiary TVWorks, LLC allege that Sprint is guilty of violating four wireless patents: its wireless broadband cards, Vision Pack and other SMS services, MMS transfers and voice and data using IP / MPLS backhaul. That's a pretty hefty portion of the carrier's basic operations, it seems, and we're assuming that a settlement or licensing agreement will be the end result here. Regardless, as the adage says, what goes around comes around.

Comcast sues Sprint with patent infringement, says two can play that game originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple: developers now have until June 1 to sandbox apps for the Mac App Store

22-02-2012 18:38

Back in the fall, Apple gave developers an ultimatum: sandbox your applications, or see yourself out of the Mac App Store and sell your apps elsewhere. Originally, devs had until March 1st to make the change, which limits the resources apps can access, thereby making a malware infection less likely. Still, sandboxing inherently means less control for developers: the fewer resources an app can use, the less it can actually do. Well, code monkeys, you've now got a few more months to decide which camp you'd rather be in: Apple has extended that deadline to June 1st. As MacRumors notes, the move comes amid mounting concerns from developers, who have been complaining of bugs and other issues associated with the sandboxing process. In a statement on its developer site, Apple gave a pithier explanation, saying it wants to give devs more time to make use of new sandboxing entitlements available in OS X 10.7.3, along with new APIs in Xcode 4.3.

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Pivothead video glasses offer impressive quality, we go hands-on (sample video)

22-02-2012 18:06

There's a new adventure video capture company in town, and both Zeyez and GoPro would have good reason to be afraid. You may not have heard of Pivothead -- the company has had a remarkably quiet push to market over the last few months -- but the video recording eyewear startup could very well become a household name after its first products hit the market this April for $349. Aurora, Durango, Moab and Recon may offer distinct exterior designs, but they're virtually identical under the hood. Each model includes an eight-megapixel Sony sensor (that reportedly captures higher quality images than the iPhone 4S cam), a four-element glass lens, 8GB of built-in storage, a 440mAh battery (with about an hour of shooting time) and three video modes: 1080/30p, 720/60p and 720/30p. We had a chance to go hands-on with Pivothead earlier today, and took the glasses for a spin on the streets of New York City. You'll find that sample video, along with our impressions, just past the break.

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Samsung's Learning Hub demonstrates a commitment to education, profits

22-02-2012 17:57

Samsung's R&D department has been working overtime as it strives to break the idea it copies wholesale ideas from its competition. Yesterday we heard word about its planned new cloud service and today it's announced that it'll be unveiling a unique education-focused app for Galaxy Tabs 8.9 and 10.1. Learning Hub will provide free materials from 30 major educational establishments from elementary schools through to universities, although there's no word on what certificates you'll be able to earn at the end of your course. The program will expand to other devices in the Galaxy family later on, once the company's done showing off the software at MWC.

Samsung's Learning Hub demonstrates a commitment to education, profits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Aakash lurches toward another crisis as India loses patience with DataWind

22-02-2012 17:37

The conflicts and behind-the-scenes drama surrounding India's Aakash project once again threaten its existence. Despite a record-breaking 1.4 million pre-orders gained in under a fortnight, maker DataWind has only shipped 10,000 units to nearly universal derision. Early adopters have found the processor too slow, battery life too short and the resistive touchscreen difficult to use. Kapil Sibal's Human Resource Development ministry now plans to re-open tendering for a replacement contractor and withdraw DataWind's deal for a further 90,000 units. An anonymous ministry official has said that they've seen "sufficient interest [...] to get better specifications at the same or lower price."

In response, DataWind has claimed that its development-partner, the Indian Institute of Technology, pulled a bait-and-switch, demanding at the eleventh hour that the tablet meet US military criteria for durability -- including being able to withstand four inches per hour of "sustained rain." Work has been on hold since then but neither party can afford another delay. DataWind promised it would sell the commercial version of the slate this month, while Kapil Sibal has promised that a second edition of the Aakash would be announced in April.

Aakash lurches toward another crisis as India loses patience with DataWind originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google and Adobe team up to make Flash Player for Linux (updated)

22-02-2012 17:19

Google and Adobe team up to make Flash Player for LinuxLinux may no longer be getting any more fresh Air, but it's going to get a heaping helping of Flash thanks to a partnership between Adobe and Google. You see, Adobe the pair has been developing a new browser API to work with Flash, code-named "Pepper," to provide Flash Player 11.2 in Chrome on any x86/64 platform -- including Linux. From now on, Linux users will get new versions of Flash Player directly through the Pepper API in Chrome (as opposed to a download from Adobe), but Adobe promises to provide security updates for five years after its release. Don't believe us? Get the good news direct from Adobe at the source below.

Update: To be clear, while this will keep Flash updated in Chrome, it's uncertain what this means for other browsers like Firefox, Konqueror and Midori.

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Tesla Roadster EVs accused of 'bricking,' Tesla responds

22-02-2012 17:15

Tesla Roadster
Last night we were sent an interesting report about Tesla Roadsters falling into an unfortunate state -- a very terminal, very expensive state. According to theunderstatement a Tesla Roadster that is left to discharge completely, a process that could take many weeks, will need to have its entire battery pack replaced (pictured above) -- at a cost of approximately $40,000. There are said to be no countermeasures that can prevent this short of keeping your car topped up, and while that may sound simple enough, it becomes tricky if you need to put the thing in storage for a few months.

While we haven't been able to confirm all the "several" supposed cases of this happening, we did hear back from Tesla issuing a statement (after the break) that more or less affirms this could happen. Tesla uses a number of so-called "countermeasures" to prevent this, up to and including a representative from the company calling the owner should a battery pack trail dangerously low. Worryingly, though, this situation is said to be possible in both the upcoming Model S sedan and Model X SUV. Here's to hoping for a little more clarity on this issue -- and maybe a solution -- before those two come to market.

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New Nike+ apps and shoes cater to basketball players and training athletes

22-02-2012 16:52

Nike Hyperdunk+
Nike just keep building on its Nike+ brand, turning what started life as a glorified pedometer, into a full-fledged workout-tracking platform. Hot on the heels of the FuelBand comes Nike+ Basketball and Nike+ Training, two new experiences with their own dedicated footwear. For ballers, the Hyperdunk+ features a pressure sensor that measures speed, jump height and even abstract concepts like "hustle." It also features a ego Showcase mode that lets you superimpose workout data over video of you dunking and post it to the web. Nike+ Training, like almost every other workout app or digital accessory, turns getting in shape into a game. The app features a series of drills and challenges meant to improve speed, agility and strength, and your performance can be uploaded to a global leaderboard. The new apps and shoes, including the Hyper Workout+ for Women and the TR 1+ for men, will be available on June 29th in the US, UK, Germany, France and China. Head on after the break for one more image and PR.

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Fujitsu readies its 'final model' quad-core smartphone for reveal next week

22-02-2012 16:13

We laid our hands on Fujitsu's quad-core prototype at the start of the year, it now looks like the phone's now ready to show itself outside the confines of a perspex box. Wielding a Tegra 3 chipset, there's still no official name for the incoming handset, but we're promised admirable battery life and those increasingly typical (for Japan, at least) water resistant credentials. We've also been told that this will be close to -- if not the -- final model of the handset, so we should get to test out that fingerprint sensor in person. Sure, it's not the only quad-core device we're expecting to see at MWC, but we'll welcome it with open arms -- if it does make the journey outside of Japan.

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T-Mobile wants FCC to block Verizon's spectrum deals with cable industry

22-02-2012 15:54

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Call it sour grapes, posturing... whatever you want. The fact remains that T-Mobile has stuck its nose in the middle of Verizon's quest to bulk up its wireless portfolio. Big Magenta filed a request with the FCC on Tuesday, asking the regulatory agency to step in and block the transfer of AWS spectrum licenses from Cox, Time Warner, Comcast and Bright House to Verizon. The deals, which will cost the carrier roughly $3.9 billion, are already drawing interest from the Justice Department, which is concerned it'll place too much control in the company's hands. T-Mobile, the smallest of the nationwide carriers, is equally worried about the concentration of spectrum in Verizon's big red paws. Presumably, though, that has more to do with its inability to purchase it -- especially in the aftermath of the collapsed AT&T merger. Metro PCS and some public advocacy groups also voiced their opposition, while Sprint took a more measured approach, saying only that the FCC should look closely at the agreements. See, handset makers aren't the only mobile companies that can whip up a good legal drama.

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Samsung Rugby Smart gets rendered as it anxiously awaits our drops and kicks

22-02-2012 15:38

Rugged phones seem to be the exception more than the rule when it comes to smartphones. However, AT&T apparently has one in the pipeline dubbed the Samsung Rugby Smart. Destined to be the latest addition to the lineup of Sammy's military-spec devices, the Smart will -- as you probably guessed -- be the first member of the Rugby family to ditch the clamshell form factor and take on Android at the same time. Pocketnow, which leaked the above press renders, also mentions that the device is slated to offer Android 2.3.5, 512MB of RAM, HSPA+ and a 1,650mAh battery. Nothing impressive, to say the least, unless there are a few other surprises that await us sometime in the (hopefully) near future. We still haven't heard a peep from AT&T, but word has it that when it's finally ready to storm shelves, we should expect to see it available for roughly $100. If we're lucky, maybe we'll even hear more about the Smart in, oh, the next week or so?

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ASUS gives Transformer Prime a bootloader unlock tool, Ubuntu promptly ported

22-02-2012 15:18

Ah, it was indeed only a matter of time. Much like the way HTC caved into fan pressure, ASUS has finally released a bootloader unlock tool for its Transformer Prime TF201. Understandably, the tablet will no longer be covered under warranty once you set it free, but the other catch is that it needs to be running Ice Cream Sandwich in the first place as well. Not that it concerned modder littlesteve who promptly ported a partially-working Ubuntu over to his unlocked slate, pictured above. Steve says there's much work to be done yet, especially with enabling touchscreen support, so keep an eye on his tweets if you're itching to get a taste of his Linux pie. Now, about that mysterious TF300T...

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Flash roadmap reveals new features, improved GPU support, lack of retirement plans

22-02-2012 15:02

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Flash for mobile may just be a spectator at its own wake at this point, but the desktop browser plug-in is still alive and (reasonably) well. In fact, Adobe has a host of plans for its flagship multimedia platform, as outlined in its 2012 roadmap. It all starts with 11.2, which should be landing sooner, rather than later, with support for right and left mouse clicks, multithreaded video decoding and improved GPU acceleration support. That will be followed by Cyril and Dolores, which will also expand the list of hardware-accelerated video cards, as well as improve overall performance and add a few welcome tweaks, like supporting keyboard input in full screen mode. Finally, in 2013, we'll see the debut of Flash Next -- a completely overhauled platform with major updates to the runtime core and ActionScript language that are designed to "meet the needs of developers over the next five to 10 years." Check out the source for full details but, be warned -- it's PDF only.

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Verizon 4G LTE outage hitting parts of the US (Update: it's back)

22-02-2012 14:41

Experiencing some issues downloading those expense reports via your Verizon LTE device this morning? You're not alone. We've received reports of data outages in Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Phoenix, Pennsylvania and Ohio. We've reached out to VZW to find out what the issue is, and as soon as and we know more we'll post it right here. For now, let us know if your LTE is letting you down in the comments below.

Update: Via Twitter, Verizon states "VZW is investigating customer issues in connecting to the 4GLTE data network. 3G data, voice and text services are operating reliably." However, we're hearing reports that 3G is down for customers as well in some areas.

Update 2: VZW is now reporting that "After a brief issue this morning, 4G LTE service is fully restored" via a follow-up tweet.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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Barnes & Noble offers to repartition Nook Tablet storage, concedes you may need more than 1GB

22-02-2012 14:38

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Are you one of the many infuriated with Barnes & Noble over how it partitioned the storage on the Nook Tablet -- leaving you just 1GB for you own files? Well, it looks like the company has learned from its mistakes. While only about 5GB is free to load with apps and media on the new 8GB model, just 1GB of that is reserved for Nook Store content. B&N is also offering to retroactively fix the 16GB boondoggle as well. If you visit a brick and mortar shop starting March 12th, a support rep will gladly help you repartition the internal storage, freeing up more than just one of the 13 available gigabytes for personal use. Having to bring it to the store is a bit of pain, but we suppose it's better that getting stuck with 12GB of Angry Birds and e-books.

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Megaupload co-founder granted bail, New Zealand judge rules he's not a flight risk

22-02-2012 14:30

After being denied twice, Megaupload co-founder Kim Dotcom has been granted bail by a New Zealand judge, who ruled he isn't in fact a flight risk. To date, the court's rationale for keeping Dotcom behind bars has been that he might flee to his native Germany in a bid to avoid extradition to the US, where he stands accused of generating more than $175 million in criminal proceeds through the exchange of copyrighted material. And though prosecutors had previously argued that Dotcom has multiple passports and bank accounts and a "history of fleeing criminal charges," district court Judge N.R. Dawson concluded the risk of him taking off has been overstated. In particular, he noted, Dotcom has a wife, three children and another on the way, and that "the US government has not shown since [his] arrest that he has access to any money." Though he's returning home, so to speak, he's not permitted to enter the mansion where he's been living before his arrest (he'll instead stay in a small house nearby, according to Reuters). While there, he must wear an electronic tracking device on his ankle, and access to the internet (and helicopters!) is forbidden. And that, readers, is where he shall remain -- at least until the extradition hearing begins, likely sometime this summer.

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Microsoft files EU antitrust complaint against Motorola Mobility, claims unfair licensing practices

22-02-2012 14:19

Early last week, the European Commission gave Google its blessing regarding the purchase of Motorola Mobility. But the honeymoon has been anything but relaxing for the search giant and its latest power-play acquisition, after Apple filed an antitrust complaint, claiming a breach of the company's FRAND obligations. Now Microsoft is waiving the antitrust flag as well, claiming that the company is reportedly abusing its standard-essential patents, impeding fair access to patents that are fundamental to regular device function -- this time dealing with video streaming and wireless connectivity. Microsoft Deputy General Counsel Dave Heiner has posted an appeal to the company's TechNet blog, outlining the issue and explaining that "Motorola is attempting to block sales of Windows PCs, our Xbox game console and other products," further claiming that "Motorola is on a path to use standard essential patents to kill video on the Web, and Google as its new owner doesn't seem to be willing to change course." The key issue at hand is patent pricing -- Microsoft claims that Motorola is demanding an impossibly high royalty of $22.50 for a $1,000 laptop, and that only covers fees for H.264 licensing. It's no secret that Motorola's patent portfolio was a key component of Google's acquisition, and so far it doesn't appear that the company is making any suggestion that Motorola ease up on licensing fees. As always, we'll be keeping an eye on the process, but hit up the source link below for the full scoop from MS.

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Synaptics announces ClearPad 2200 touchscreen controller for smartphones

22-02-2012 14:00

That's smartphones, guys. Not superphones, and certainly not phablets (sorry, we hate that word too). After showing off its slate-friendly ClearPad 7300 multitouch display at CES, Synaptics is back with a smaller 2200 series controller designed for phones. Specifically, modest little handsets with screens measuring four inches or less. And, it'll be among the company's first capacitive panels to make use of the outfit's SignalClarity technology, which promises to boost the signal-to-noise ratio for improved accuracy and finger separation. No word on which manufacturers will be taking a chance on the new tech -- not that we expect to see that spec emblazoned across their marketing materials anyway. Still, perhaps Synaptics will be so kind as to let us test that precision claim when we swing by Barcelona next week.

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EMIEW 2 robot connects to the internet, wants to google your stuff (video)

22-02-2012 13:40

The adorable, metallic-haired EMIEW 2 has been given permission to go on the internet and it's going to use that privilege to find exactly where you left that stapler. First, the android uses its built-in camera to take a snapshot of objects and then queries the visual data online to recognise it. Then, as shown in Hitachi's recent demonstration, it teams up with an array of cameras dotted around a hypothetical office. These help the robot seek out specific objects and guide puny humans to what they need -- with some voice recognition thrown into the mix. Skeptical types can watch the robot find and destroy all that lost property right after the break.

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Windows 8 to bring better language support, finally including English

22-02-2012 13:21

In addition to better file management, accessibility and that all important new logo, Redmond's engineers are also promising improved language support in Windows 8. So far, Microsoft admits it's seen this as a "local-market feature," putting the onus on non-English users to track down special copies of the OS or language packs online. But the new OS will bring a friendlier philosophy, in which multilingual support is regarded as a "feature for everyone everywhere" and the Control Panel becomes a "one-stop place" to find and install any of 109 different idioms. These will include 13 new interface packs, allowing commonly used Windows features to be displayed in Scottish Gaelic, Punjabi, Uyghur, Cherokee and other tongues listed at the source link. Lastly, there'll also be one entirely new display language: English for the United Kingdom, with Old World spellings and the eternal blessing of David Mitchell (after the break).

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AMD Piledriver cores will clock over 4GHz, employ 'resonant clock mesh'

22-02-2012 12:59

AMD's Trinity APU can do some remarkable things, but we still don't know exactly what magic ingredients make its Piledriver cores superior to the tepidly received Bulldozer. Now though, a firm called Cyclos claims it's supplying 'resonant clock mesh' power-saving technology for use in the new module. In speaking to the media, it's revealed that this will help to enable a "4+ GHz" factory clock speed, which sounds high if it definitely refers to an integrated chip with low-power credentials. As for the resonant clock mesh itself, it's a bit like KERS for processors: it recycles clock power instead of letting it dissipate and thereby enables higher clock speeds in "next generation SoCs that also require ultra-low power consumption." We also know that the technology is financially backed by ARM and Siemens and has seen precious little implementation prior to AMD -- which is fine, so long as all that resonance doesn't make our rig hum even louder.

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Google updates Flight Search for Android, iOS

22-02-2012 12:23

Remember when Google launched its desktop-only Flight Search service back in the fall? Well, now it's made the travel checking tool both Android and iOS friendly. All the key flight-finding features of the desktop version are present: search, discover by location, filter by price, airline and calendar view, and have been optimized for the small screen. Bear in mind that this isn't a native app, El Goog has just tweaked the web-service for the respective mobile browsers, hoping to make those spur of the moment travel plans less taxing. Hit the source link below for further info.

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Dell XPS 13 manuals leak, spill the Ultrabook's guts all over the internet

22-02-2012 11:21

Perhaps you've had your eye on Dell's XPS 13 since we showed you a pre-production model last month, but were looking to learn a bit more about it before buying one? Well, you're in luck, because a spate of manuals for the thing has shown up online, giving you plenty of info on the Ultrabook before its official debut. The owner's manual is of particular interest, as it shows you how to do your very own iFixit teardown -- with pictures and instructions on how to remove many of the Dell's parts, including the keyboard, battery, and even the I/O board, too. Naturally, there's also a quick start guide and a full spec sheet available for download as well, so what are you waiting for? Head on down to the source link for a heavy dose of all the newest, slimmest Dell has to offer.

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Nokia teases with imaging-themed video ahead of MWC

22-02-2012 10:21

Well what do we have here? Nokia just posted a delightful little video on its YouTube channel hinting at some kind of announcement during Mobile World Congress next week. The imaging-themed video entitled "Get ready to capture a pure view" shows beautiful snowy landscapes and uses words like detail, depth and definition. While we've enjoyed Nokia's recent foray into all things white, the company's current imaging flagship is getting a bit long in the tooth. Could this be about an N8 successor running Symbian Belle? Guess we'll have to wait until Monday to find out.

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AT&T launches pilot program for expanded push-to-talk services

22-02-2012 08:03

AT&T launches pilot program for expanded push-to-talk servicesLet's face it, walkie-talkies are far from glamorous, but for large and small enterprises that rely on real-time communication, the WWII artifact remains an integral part of the workday. Now, AT&T has set forth on a journey to give its push-to-talk services a modern makeover, and it's recruiting a few partners to join the quest. In addition to providing PTT-enabled smartphones, the carrier will be testing IP-based technologies that offer workflow automation for tasks such as fleet management and dispatch. Additionally, the system will also offer integration with traditional radio systems such as PMR and LMR, which means an organization won't need to transition its entire crew at once. You can find more about AT&T's hybrid communications system in the PR after the break.

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'Select' PS Vita apps hit the US PlayStation Store: Netflix, LiveTweet and Flickr (Update: video hands-on)

22-02-2012 06:31

Did you just brave the lines of a midnight launch party and snag yourself a PS Vita in the US? Good news ye early adopters, Sony's PlayStation.Blog.US has just announced that select free apps will be available as part of today's PlayStation Store update. Currently, you'll find Netflix, LiveTweet and Flickr, but there's still nary of trace of Facebook or Foursquare among the bunch (nor any official word on release dates for that matter). We gave each app a download and quick spin prior to them being officially listed without much in the way of hiccups -- however, Netflix does take its sweet time to start-up. Disappointingly, Vita's 20MB cap on 3G data is totally in effect on Netflix, as switching to our cellular connection denied us any access to the service. We're giving the apps some extended use to bring you our initial impressions shortly, but for now, you'll find more info at the source link below.

Update: We've added gallery below and a brief video hands-on just past the break to let you grab a taste of each app before downloading them for yourself.

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Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G making its way into T-Mobile stores in March for $150

22-02-2012 05:34

We heard about Samsung's Galaxy S Blaze 4G -- a device that wins second place for longest name behind the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch -- last month at CES, but details were incredibly scarce. Of course, leave it to T-Mobile and Sammy to toss in a few extra nuggets in the lead-up to Mobile World Congress in the midst of so many other product announcements. It turns out that the Blaze 4G will be making its official debut on the carrier sometime near the end of March for $150 on a two-year commitment. The device sports a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S3 CPU, 4-inch Super AMOLED panel, 5MP rear camera with 720p video capture, a 1.3MP front-facing shooter and -- shocker -- Android 2.3. It also supports 42Mbps HSPA+. Definitely sounds like a healthy mix of 2010 and 2011, no doubt. Want more details? We've got the press release after the break ready and waiting for you.

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Epson joins fitness market with world's lightest GPS watch

22-02-2012 04:20

In the world of electronics, the size of a device directly relates to its ability to pull ahead of the competition -- especially when it comes to fitness-tracking gadgets. The latest and greatest in this field has emerged from the most unexpected of places, with Epson, a company known for its printers and projectors, releasing the world's lightest GPS watch. This timepiece, specifically designed for runners, reportedly offers more accurate readings and better battery life (up to 12 hours on one charge) than competing products from Garmin, with acute data on distance, speed and pace, all due to its newly-designed 13mm-thick module. If sweat is an issue, the water-resistant casing offers protection against a full submersion of up to 50 meters -- you can wipe your brow with a sigh of relief. Pricing and availability on the company's latest concept is still unknown, but you can let your eyes do the jogging as you peruse the press release just past the break.

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LG Optimus 3D Max is a slimmer sequel, world's first phone with 3D video editing

22-02-2012 03:40

We're not sure if the world was anxiously awaiting a follow-up to LG's Optimus 3D (the AT&T Thrill 4G here in the states), but here it is: the LG Optimus 3D Max -- or Optimus 3D Cube, depending on your country. The latter's been announced for Korean carrier SK Telecom, with the former rolling out to Europe later. The Optimus 3D Max is slightly thinner than its predecessor at 9.6mm vs. the Thrill 4G's 11.9mm, with a faster 1.2GHz dual-core CPU and 16GB of storage built-in, confirming most of the rumors we'd heard previously. According to LG, it will also be the world's first that can handle 3D photo and video editing right on its glasses-free 4.3-inch screen, all shot by the dual 5MP cameras mounted on the back. It also has NFC baked in to support the new LG Tag+ stickers that change the phone's settings when swiped, just like the Optimus LTE Tag. It's scheduled for release in early March with Android 2.3, but we're promised an Ice Cream Sandwich makeover soon after launch, just like its cousin, the Optimus Vu. Check out the full list of specs after the break and expect to us to get a firsthand look when Mobile World Congress kicks off on the 27th.

Update: It looks like it'll also arrive in Europe with a new name; the Optimus 3D Max. Check the full English PR release below.

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LG's Optimus Vu shows up on video, flaunts note taking expertise (video)

22-02-2012 03:30

Another pre-Mobile World Congress tease from LG? Yup, you're looking at it. While the company's technically already spilled the beans on its upcoming Galaxy Note-rival, the Optimus Vu, this occasion marks the first time we've gotten to see the phablet in video form. In the roughly 1,000 frames of animation above, you're treated to closeups of the Vu's 5-inch 1024 x 768 IPS display, its 8-megapixel camera and a brief demo of its screenshot annotation abilities. That's really all there is to it, so watch and learn folks, as you mentally prepare yourself for our more intimate rendezvous with it in the coming week.

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Brevets : Microsoft s'attaque à Google via Motorola

22-02-2012 18:44

Le groupe informatique Microsoft a annoncé mercredi qu'il avait saisi la Commission européenne d'une plainte contre Google et sa filiale Motorola Mobility, qu'il accuse d'"essayer de bloquer les ventes d'ordinateurs sous Windows, de consoles de jeu XBox et d'autres produits".

Blog - Comment perçoit-on la liberté dans un jeu vidéo ?

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L'équipe du projet Extrude, qui participe au concours de jeu vidéo Hits Playtime du Monde.fr, détaille comment elle travaille à donner au joueur la plus grande impression de liberté possible.

Les règles de modération de Facebook rendues publiques

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Un ex-employé d'un sous-traitant de Facebook a communiqué au site Gawker les règles de modération transmises aux modérateurs chargés du premier tri des signalements.

France Télécom-Orange, la fin d'une époque

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L'arrivée tonitruante de Free a fait perdre plus de 200 000 abonnés à l'opérateur historique.

Traité anti-contrefaçon ACTA : l'UE va saisir la justice européenne

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La Commission européenne a annoncé mercredi son intention de saisir la Cour de justice de l'UE.

Paypal devrait créer mille emplois en Irlande

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Le Premier ministre irlandais Enda Kenny a annoncé mardi que PayPal installerait un nouveau centre des opérations dans le pays.

Orange a perdu 200 000 abonnés depuis le lancement de Free

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Le groupe dénonce de nouveau un poids excessif exercé par les abonnés du nouvel opérateur sur son réseau, qu'il lui loue.

VLC, le succès du lecteur "made in France"

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22-02-2012 09:14

Une nouvelle version et bientôt une application pour Androïd : le lecteur multimédia VLC a le vent en poupe. Retour sur une histoire qui remonte à 1996, dans les couloirs de l'Ecole centrale de Paris.

Kim Schmitz le fondateur de Megaupload libéré sous caution

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La décision du juge néo-zélandais est un revers pour la justice américaine, qui réclame l'extradition de l'homme d'affaires.

"Resident evil : Revelations", à bord du "Hollandais mutant"

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21-02-2012 20:00

Pour son arrivée sur 3DS, la saga d'horreur propose une réalisation de qualité, malheureusement desservie par des choix de maniabilité discutables et une narration trop hachée.

Avec la Vita, Sony veut conquérir les gamers des Etats-Unis et d'Europe

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Le groupe japonais fait le pari d'une console dotée de graphismes élaborés et d'une expérience de jeu proche des consoles de salon.

Retour gagnant des jeux de sport sur Vita

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Le catalogue de la Vita accorde une place importante aux simulations sportives.

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Hasta la Vita, Nathan Drake !

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Le dernier épisode d'"Uncharted", Golden Abyss, est le titre phare de la Playstation Vita pour son lancement.

"iPad" : possible négociation dans le contentieux entre Apple et une société chinoise

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21-02-2012 15:54

La firme de Cupertino fait l'objet de plusieurs actions en justice de la part de la société Proview, qui l'accuse d'utiliser abusivement la marque "iPad" pour lequel elle détient les droits en Chine.

Microsoft accuse à son tour Google de contourner les paramètres de vie privée d'Internet Explorer

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Le géant du logiciel emboîte le pas du "Wall Street Journal" après la publication d'un article concernant le navigateur Safari d'Apple.

Vives critiques en Iran après de nouvelles coupures d'Internet

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Les autorités ont coupé tout accès au protocole VPN, qui permet aux Iraniens de contourner les blocages pour communiquer avec l'étranger.

DuckDuckGo, le petit moteur de recherche qui monte

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Le moteur de recherche qui n'enregistre pas d'informations sur ses utilisateurs et leur promet de "briser la bulle" des résultats recommandés a dépassé le cap du million de recherches quotidiennes, mi-février.

Levée de boucliers contre la numérisation des œuvres indisponibles

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Dans une pétition, des auteurs et ayants droit dénoncent la loi sur la numérisation des œuvres indisponibles du XXe siècle et réclament la révision des contrats.

Blog - Quand le Pentagone s'inspire d'Avatar

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Dans le cadre de ses recherches militaires, le ministère de la défense américain envisage de s'inspirer d'Avatar, le film de James Cameron, pour créer des robots-soldats.

Une nouvelle version du lecteur multimédia VLC, dix ans après sa création

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Le logiciel créé par des étudiants français approche les 500 millions de téléchargements depuis sa création.

Eric Besson veut un nouvel audit du réseau Free mobile sous dix jours

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Le ministre de l'industrie a demandé à l'Agence nationale des fréquences de mesurer la couverture effective des réseaux de l'opérateur.

Blog - Introduction à la création d'un jeu vidéo

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L'équipe du projet Darkness Threshold, qui participe au concours du jeu vidéo étudiant Hits Playtime, détaille les principales étapes de la création d'un jeu.

"The Darkness 2", les démons intérieurs

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20-02-2012 12:06

Jeu d'action sombre, "The Darkness 2" emprunte aux meilleurs comics sa violence outrancière et sa réflexion sur les bas instincts de l'être humain.

La justice allemande fait fermer deux sites de téléchargement d'e-books

20-02-2012 11:57

Les deux sites étaient accusés de proposer au téléchargement des livres protégés par le droit d'auteur.

 

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L?Europe saisit la justice sur Acta

22-02-2012 15:12

La Commission européenne a annoncé mercredi son intention de saisir la Cour de justice de l’UE pour vérifier si l’accord international sur la contrefaçon (Acta), tr...lire la suite

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Sony sort aujourd'hui sa nouvelle console PS Vita

22-02-2012 10:55

La nouvelle console portable de Sony est conçue pour les « vrais » gamers mais avec la particularité d'intégrer un système de détection de mouvements. ...lire la suite

Par internet@lesoir.be (Avec les rédactions du Soir en ligne, du Soir, d?AFP, d?AP et de Belga)

Le fondateur de Megaupload libéré sous caution

22-02-2012 07:46

Kim Dotcom a été assigné à domicile. La justice néo-zélandaise lui interdit de consulter internet, c’est la condition. ...lire la suite

Par internet@lesoir.be (Avec les rédactions du Soir en ligne, du Soir, d?AFP, d?AP et de Belga)

Un virus utilisant l?image de la police sévit en Belgique

21-02-2012 18:22

La Computer Crime Unit met en garde contre un virus utilisant le logo de la police. Ce « malware » bloque toutes les données de l’ordinateur pour forcer les victimes ...lire la suite

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Sarkozy et les réseaux sociaux : « Le PS a loupé le coche »

21-02-2012 15:13

Selon la gauche, Nicolas Sarkozy aurait bénéficié d'un support disproportionné de Twitter et de Facebook. Des accusations balayées par l'équipe numérique du ...lire la suite

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Les premières images de l?iPad 3 ?

21-02-2012 12:21

Le site asiatique MIC Gadgets propose, photos à l’appui, une comparaison de l’iPad 2 avec la prétendue prochaine génération de l’appareil. Info ou intox ...lire la suite

Par internet@lesoir.be (Avec les rédactions du Soir en ligne, du Soir, d?AFP, d?AP et de Belga)

La fille de Whitney Houston retrouvée droguée

20-02-2012 15:19

Bobbi Kristina avait disparu après l'enterrement de sa mère. En proie à des problèmes de drogue, elle est la cible de tous les médias. ...lire la suite

Par internet@lesoir.be (Avec les rédactions du Soir en ligne, du Soir, d?AFP, d?AP et de Belga)

Twitter et Facebook accusés de soutenir Sarkozy

20-02-2012 14:41

L'équipe de Hollande tire la sonnette d'alarme à l'égard de la politique de Sarkozy. Le président de la République française aurait bénéficié d...lire la suite

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Le film d'animation belge qui fait replonger en enfance

20-02-2012 13:42

Développé par une petite équipe d'étudiants belges comme projet de fin d'études, Insert Coin est un court-métrage d'animation qui vous propose de replonger en...lire la suite

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22-02-2012 20:38

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Comment Pinterest est devenu le nouveau réseau social à la mode

22-02-2012 20:40

Créé début 2010, le réseau social qui permet d'épingler ses coups de c½ur sur un tableau de liège virtuel a attiré plus de 10 millions d'utilisateurs en un temps record. Comment expliquer un tel succès ? Article



"Stylistpick importe en France l'e-commerce de chaussures sur abonnement"

22-02-2012 20:00

L'e-commerçant britannique Stylistpick lance aujourd'hui en France son service d'achat sur abonnement de chaussures et d'accessoires. Sa DG France dévoile son fonctionnement et sa stratégie. Interview



Les nouveaux budgets de la semaine

22-02-2012 18:57

Chaque semaine, les nouveaux budgets en création de sites, marketing, affiliation, publicité, services mobiles... Article



L'OPA amicale d'Altarea sur RueduCommerce se termine avec succès

22-02-2012 18:11

Au terme de son OPA la foncière Altarea Cogedim détient 96,54% du site marchand. Actualité



Netbooster réalise une augmentation de capital de 5,36 millions d'euros

22-02-2012 15:57

L'agence de communication interactive a émis 2 143 997 nouvelles actions sans droit de souscription préférentiel. Actualité



Orange paiera 72 millions d'euros maximum pour finaliser l'achat de Dailymotion

22-02-2012 15:20

Orange a négocié de ne pas débourser plus de 72 millions d''euros pour racheter les 51% de Dailymotion qui lui manquent. Actualité



Les ventes privées design Fab.com arrivent en Europe

22-02-2012 14:06

L'e-marchand américain vient de racheter son clone berlinois Casacanda et de le mettre à ses couleurs. Un site en langue anglaise devrait suivre. Actualité



Les bénéfices de France Télécom reculent de 21,5%

22-02-2012 13:42

En 2011, le groupe a enregistré un chiffre d'affaires de 45,277 milliards d'euros et un résultat net consolidé de 3,828 milliards d'euros. Actualité



Sept Fevad européennes vont constituer un lobby bruxellois

22-02-2012 13:00

Sept associations e-commerce nationales, dont la Fevad, se regroupent pour former un lobby européen. L'E-commerce Association Europe devrait voir le jour fin mars ou début avril. Actualité



Orange perd 201 000 abonnés suite à l'arrivée de Free Mobile

22-02-2012 12:48

Entre le 1er janvier et le 15 février, Orange a reçu 1,038 million de résiliations et a acquis 837 000 nouveaux clients. Actualité



Le display et les médias sociaux augmentent le panier d'achat

22-02-2012 12:04

Les médias sociaux et le display génèrent plus de dépenses sur les sites marchands que les liens sponsorisés ou le SEO.. Actualité



Le portail de marketing participatif Eyeka emprunte 2,5 millions d'euros

22-02-2012 11:26

La start-up créée par Gilles Babinet a obtenu un prêt auprès de Generis Capital Partners. Actualité



"Nos 30 milliards d'impressions pub passeront en real time bidding d'ici fin mars"

22-02-2012 08:22

Si 2011 a été morose pour la publicité en ligne, la vente d'inventaires en temps réel devrait permettre de renouer avec la croissance. Mais pas n'importe comment, explique le président du groupe Hi-Media. Interview



Six solutions de gestion de catalogue e-commerce à la loupe

21-02-2012 20:03

Lengow, Shopping Flux, Iziflux, BeezUp, Neteven, Sellermania... Panorama des principales solutions s'adressant aux e-marchands souhaitant centraliser la gestion de leur présence sur les comparateurs ou les places de marché. Sélection



Le leader des jeux sur mobile japonais s'associe à Gameloft à l'international

21-02-2012 16:08

Le japonais Gree annonce le lancement mondial de sa plateforme de jeux mobiles en partenariat avec l'éditeur de jeux, Ubisoft. Objectif : 1 milliard d'utilisateurs d'ici trois à cinq ans. Actualité



Twitter s'associe avec Yandex, le Google russe

21-02-2012 15:18

Yandex affichera les tweets en temps réel dans ses résultats de recherche. Actualité



Apple veut booster les ventes d'iPhone en Chine grâce à China Telecom

21-02-2012 14:59

Le smartphone d'Apple sera désormais distribué par un deuxième opérateur, China Telecom, dans un pays qui compte presque 1 milliard d'abonnés. Actualité



Angry Birds fait son nid sur la Freebox Revolution

21-02-2012 14:29

Fort de son énorme succès sur smartphone, le jeu en ligne "Angry Birds" est désormais accessible sur télévision. Actualité



La presse quotidienne nationale veut taxer les acteurs du numérique

21-02-2012 14:11

Après le cinéma, l'audiovisuel et la musique, c'est au tour de la presse quotidienne de vouloir taxer Internet pour financer son développement. Actualité



Le CNNum souhaite voir le numérique intégré à OSEO Industrie

21-02-2012 12:18

Le gouvernement a décidé d'amputer 450 millions d'euros au Fonds national pour la société numérique au profit d'OSEO Industrie. Actualité



73% des internautes Français sont accros à Internet

21-02-2012 11:29

Trois Français sur quatre ne peuvent pas se passer d'Internet, selon une étude Ifop pour Netexplo. Actualité



Wal-Mart prend le contrôle du cybermarché chinois Yihaodian

21-02-2012 11:23

Le distributeur américain monte à 51% du capital de l'e-commerçant chinois, dont il détenait 20% depuis mai 2011. Actualité



Confidentiel : Thibault Poutrel investit dans Lokad

20-02-2012 20:00

Thibault Poutrel, fils du cofondateur d'Ingenico, investit dans un éditeur de prévision des ventes pour e-marchands. Actualité



"Google+ va avoir un impact énorme sur notre activité"

20-02-2012 19:20

Un site refondu, un nouveau moteur de vols, des projets en matière de réseaux sociaux et de mobile... Le directeur de Kelkoo France dévoile sa stratégie. Interview



Comment Facebook continue d'accroître son emprise sur le web

20-02-2012 19:03

Après huit ans d'une croissance inégalée, Facebook, bouleverse l'équilibre des forces en présence sur le Web. Audience, temps passé, marché publicitaire display, vidéo, Facebook prend de plus en plus de place. Analyse



 

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Sagemcom enrichit son écosystème de numérisation Demat?Box

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A son écosystème de numérisation Demat'Box, Sagemcom adjoint le Demat-Store, un coffre-fort numérique accessible via un navigateur Web ultra-sécurisé fourni sur une clé USB cryptée.

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Free Mobile a-t-il séduit plus d?un million d?abonnés Orange ?

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Orange joue la carte de la transparence : l'opérateur aurait perdu, entre le 1er janvier et le 15 février, 1,038 million de clients, ce qui ne veut pas dire qu'ils soient tous partis chez Free Mobile. Mais Orange a tout de même réussi à gagner 837 000 abonnés sur cette période.

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Smartphone : la gamme LG Optimus va crescendo

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LG fait d'une pierre trois coups et renouvelle sa gamme de smartphones Optimus à l'appui de trois modèles : les L3, L5 et L7, qui vont crescendo pour adresser un large spectre de consommateurs.

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Ubuntu s?en remet à Android pour conquérir les terminaux mobiles

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Au prix d'une intégration au sein d'Android en tant qu'instance applicative, Ubuntu amorce sa conquête des plates-formes mobiles.

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Résultats France Télécom : 17 millions de clients supplémentaires

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En 2011, France Télécom a connu un chiffre d'affaires en légère baisse malgré les pressions concurrentielles et réglementaires. Mais l'opérateur a gagné 17 millions de clients dans le monde sur l'année.

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Google planche sur des lunettes connectées et offrant la réalité augmentée

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Selon le New York Times, un des projets ultra-secrets de Google serait une paire de lunettes aux capacités d'un smartphone et généralisant la réalité augmentée. Sortie prévue avant la fin de l'année.

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Sécurité IT : un cheval de Troie menace l?accès à Internet

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Le FBI a décidé de fermer, le 8 mars prochain, l'accès à des serveurs DNS vecteurs du cheval de Troie DNSChanger installé sur des millions d'ordinateurs dans le monde. Conséquence : leurs utilisateurs pourraient alors se retrouver coupés d'Internet.

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Megaupload : Kim Schmitz goûte à la liberté sous caution

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Fondateur de Megaupload, Kim Schmitz jouit désormais d'une liberté sous caution. Assigné aux environs de sa résidence de Coatesville (Nouvelle-Zélande), il n'est pas à l'abri d'une extradition vers les Etats-Unis.

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Vie privée : Twitter met à jour ses applications mobiles

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Les applications Android et iOS de Twitter profitent d'une mise à jour. Outre quelques nouvelles fonctionnalités, elles avertiront désormais l'utilisateur que la fonction "trouver des amis" copie le carnet d'adresses du téléphone sur les serveurs de Twitter.

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Confidentialité : le cookie brûle entre Google et Microsoft

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Microsoft accuse Google de manquement à ses engagements en matière de confidentialité. En cause, l'implémentation illicite d'un cookie espion dans le navigateur Internet Explorer.

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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 : une éphémère mise en lumière

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Hormis une fonctionnalité Bridge évoluée et un client mail amélioré, PlayBook OS 2.0, étape transitoire en attendant la plate-forme BlackBerry 10, ne relève guère que de l'anecdote.

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Wi-Fi : Ericsson en pince pour BelAir

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L'équipementier Ericsson a annoncé le rachat de BelAir, un spécialiste du Wi-Fi pour les opérateurs mobiles. La technologie est très en vogue pour palier la limite qui se profile pour les réseaux 3G.

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Maxell rejoint l?aventure des tablettes tactiles

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Spécialiste du stockage, Maxell tente l'aventure des tablettes tactiles. Il en résulte deux terminaux Android de 7 et 8 pouces réunis sous la bannière Maxtab.

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Microsoft étend le support de Vista et Windows 7

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Les salariés utilisent de plus en plus leurs appareils personnels pour le travail. Un risque de sécurité pour les entreprises, que Microsoft veut diminuer en étendant le support des versions familiales de Windows Vista et Windows 7.

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La presse quotidienne nationale prône une taxation des acteurs du Net

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Le Syndicat de la presse quotidienne nationale française en appelle aux candidats à l'élection présidentielle pour réaffirmer un engagement en faveur d'une taxation des acteurs du Net destinée à rétribuer les médias.

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Le Parlement européen se saisit de l?ACTA

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Le traité international anti-contrefaçon ACTA génère une forte opposition en Europe. Le Parlement européen va commencer à examiner le texte dès le 1er mars, mais la survie de ce traité parait très compromise dans l'Union européenne.

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Smartphone Panasonic Eluga : un résistant pur et dur ?

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A l'appui du robuste smartphone Eluga, Panasonic signe un retour remarqué sur le marché européen de la téléphonie mobile, après six ans d'absence.

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Groupon s?offre HyperPublic pour mieux cibler ses annonces

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A la recherche d'une stabilité boursière qui lui fait défaut, Groupon rachète HyperPublic, start-up new-yorkaise spécialisée dans l'analyse de données. Il devrait en résulter un système de ciblage d'annonces.

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Twitter signe un accord de partage en temps réel avec Yandex

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Twitter a signé un accord avec le moteur de recherche russe Yandex. Ce dernier aura accès aux contenus du site de micro-blogging en temps réel pour améliorer ses résultats de recherche.

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Smartphone : Fujitsu et Panasonic feront la paire au Mobile World Congress

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Aux côtés de son compatriote Panasonic, le japonais Fujitsu signera, à l'occasion du prochain Mobile World Congress de Barcelone, son retour sur le marché européen de la mobilité.

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L?UE veut donner un coup d?accélérateur au calcul à haute performance

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La Commission européenne veut pousser les pays membres ainsi que les industriels à multiplier leurs investissements afin de fortement développer le calcul à haute performance et les supercalculateurs d'ici 2020.

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APEC : l?informatique recrutera jusqu?à 35 000 cadres en 2012

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Selon l'APEC, l'informatique sera l'un des moteurs de l'emploi cadre en 2012, avec entre 27 000 et 35 000 recrutements prévus.

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Brevets : Apple attaque Motorola sur le front des licences FRAND

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Apple reproche à Motorola Mobility des invocations abusives de licences FRAND et sollicite à cet effet une enquête de la Commission européenne.

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Acer Revo70 : les nettops remettent ça

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Son catalogue enrichi du dénommé Revo70 (architecture AMD), Acer croit en l'avenir des nettops, ces mini-ordinateurs de bureau apparentés à des clients légers évolués.

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Justice : Apple accepte de payer 15 dollars à tous les acheteurs de l?iPhone 4

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Apple a cédé à ses clients en colère. L'entreprise a signé un accord à l'amiable avec les acheteurs de l'iPhone 4, qui lui reprochent son antenne défectueuse. Ils auront tous droit à 15 dollars, ou une protection gratuite.

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Storify lance son application iPad

22-02-2012 20:37

Storify, la plateforme qui permet de regrouper les informations des réseaux sociaux, lance son application iPad. Au menu, la possibilité de dresser des histoires structurées du bout du doigt! Du neuf pour Storify, la fameuse plateforme qui permet de compiler des informations à partir des réseaux sociaux tels que Twitter ou encore Facebook. La plateforme, [...]

Le sac à main qui recharge votre iPhone

22-02-2012 18:26

Ce sac à main conçu par Richard Nicoll a la particularité de pouvoir recharger la batterie de votre iPhone, pendant au moins deux jours. Qui ne s’est jamais retrouvé avec la batterie de son iPhone vide en plein milieu de journée avec, qui plus est, des difficultés à trouver une source d’alimentation pour recharger son [...]

Microsoft rejoint Apple contre Motorola et Google

22-02-2012 18:18

Nouveau coup de tonnerre dans la bataille des brevets qui opposait jusqu’à présent Apple à Motorola / Google. Microsoft vient en effet d’entrer dans la partie en rejoignant Apple dans l’opposition. La firme de Redmond a contacté directement l’Union Européenne pour déposer une plainte d’Antitrust contre Motorola. Microsoft vient d’introduire une plainte auprès de l’Union [...]

LiveAction et sa série d?accessoires photos Belkin

22-02-2012 16:55

Belkin vient de sortir une nouvelle gamme d’accessoires pour vous faciliter la vie lors de vos prises de vues avec votre iPhone. Une poignée, une télécommande et un micro vous serviront d’outils pour prendre photos et vidéos de meilleure qualité avec vos amis et les partager ensuite sur Facebook grâce à l’application conçue spécialement pour. [...]

Sara : « le Siri » destiné aux iDevices jailbreakés

22-02-2012 16:24

La nouvelle application Sara remplace, dans une certaine mesure, la fonctionnalité de reconnaissance vocale Siri sur les iDevices plus anciens. Deux bémols toutefois : elle est réservée aux iDevices jailbreakés et ne reconnait que l’anglais pour l’instant. Si vous n’avez pas d’iPhone 4S et que vous ne savez donc malheureusement pas « frimer » auprès de vos [...]

La SACOM révèle un rapport accablant sur les conditions de travail chez Foxconn

22-02-2012 15:23

Les récentes inspections du Fair Labor Association (FLA) auraient été entachées par le comportement de Foxconn, qui aurait volontairement transféré les employés mineurs et interdit les heures supplémentaires pendant la durée de l’inspection, affirment certains employés. En parallèle, la SACOM dévoile de nombreux détails sur les conditions de travail dramatiques chez Foxconn… L’organisation Students & [...]

« 141 étapes dans la conception d?un iPhone »

22-02-2012 13:06

Le reportage d’ABC sur les chaines de montage de Foxconn n’aura finalement pas révélé beaucoup d’informations croustillantes, le tracé emprunté par le caméraman étant très balisé par Foxconn. En revanche, ABC a dévoilé bon nombre de statistiques intéressantes, tant sur les conditions de vie des travailleurs que sur les étapes dans le production d’un iPhone [...]

Proview : « Apple viole la marque iPad »

22-02-2012 12:22

Le fabricant d’écrans d’ordinateurs chinois, Proview Technology, a demandé mercredi à un tribunal de Shanghai d’interdire à Apple de vendre sa tablette iPad dans la capitale économique de la Chine, affirmant détenir les droits sur le nom iPad dans ce pays. Lors d’une audience qui a duré une demi-journée devant la Cour de l’arrondissement de [...]

3 PS Vita à remporter!

22-02-2012 12:07

À l’occasion du lancement du la PS Vita (lire notre article : La PS Vita, dernière née de Sony sort aujourd?hui), lesoir.be vous propose de remporter trois exemplaires de la dernière « machine de guerre » de Sony. Pour pouvoir participer, rendez-vous ici.

MediaMarkt : achetez 2 cartes iTunes, recevez la 3ième gratuitement !

22-02-2012 12:01

Si vous achetez deux cartes iTunes chez MediaMarkt, du 24 au 26 février, vous recevrez une troisième carte gratuitement. Une bonne opportunité pour pouvoir remplir sa bibliothèque musicale ou acheter un tas d’applications pour son iPhone ou son iPad! On en discute sur le forum. Merci à notre membre du forum winforlife qui nous a [...]

BNP Paribas Fortis lance son application iPad

22-02-2012 11:35

Après avoir été l’une des première banque à lancer une application mobile en octobre 2010, BNP Paribas Fortis lance aujourd’hui une nouvelle application bancaire transactionnelle spécifiquement dédiée pour l’iPad. Téléchargeable gratuitement sur l’App Store, l’application offre de nouveaux usages mobiles bancaires à l’intention des clients de BNP Paribas Fortis. Ces derniers peuvent ainsi choisir le [...]

Des étudiantes se prostituent? pour des iPad

22-02-2012 10:28

L’iPad susciterait la convoitise à tel point que des étudiantes se prostitueraient pour s’en payer un exemplaire, selon un auteur d’Anvers. L’information est rapportée ce mercredi par nos confrères de Sudpresse. Des étudiantes utilisent leur corps pour subvenir à leurs besoins. Un choix délibéré non pas pour subvenir à payer les frais des études ou [...]

L?iPad 3 commercialisé en Belgique dès le 23 mars ?

21-02-2012 21:12

Apple devrait introduire officiellement la troisième génération de son iPad débat mars. La nouvelle tablette pourrait déjà débarquer le 23 mars en Allemagne, rapporte le site iFun.de. Une date de lancement qui pourrait coïncider avec un lancement en Belgique. À un peu plus de deux semaines de l’introduction officielle de l’iPad 3 par Apple, les [...]

Office sur iPad : Microsoft dément l?information

21-02-2012 21:10

Ce mardi, le journal Daily de News Corp révélait en primeur la première photo de l’application Office tournant sur un iPad. Quelques heures plus tard, Microsoft a démenti l’information, rapporte le New York Times. L’information était-elle trop belle pour être vraie ? Ce mardi, le journal Daily de News Corp, révélait, photo à l’appui, l’arrivée [...]

Un nouveau MacBook Air au printemps ?

21-02-2012 19:40

Des rumeurs s’élèvent quant au lancement de nouveaux modèles de Macbook Air pour le printemps. D’après les propos rapportés par Digitimes, le constructeur Quanta Computer s’attend à une augmentation de ses revenus grâce au nouveau MacBook Air, « prêt à être lancé« . Cette nouvelle gamme fonctionnerait avec les processeurs Intel Ivy Bridge nouvelle génération, d’une puissance de 17 Watts avec une [...]

Office débarquera bientôt sur iPad (mis à jour)

21-02-2012 16:32

C’est le journal Daily de News Corp qui révèle en primeur la première photo d’Office tournant sur iPad. La célèbre application débarquera sur la tablette d’Apple très prochainement avec une interface Metro flambant neuve et plein de fonctionnalités très attendues des utilisateurs d’iPad. L’application Office pour iPad serait actuellement soumise à Apple pour être approuvée [...]

VLC passe en version 2.0

21-02-2012 15:42

VLC est devenu petit à petit l?un des lecteurs vidéo de référence sur la toile. Totalement gratuit, il est récemment passé en version 2.0, apportant dans son sillage pas mal de nouveautés qui le rendent absolument indispensable pour ceux qui lisent régulièrement des vidéos sur leur ordinateur. Lire l’article sur Geeko.

iBooks absent de Mountain Lion

21-02-2012 14:40

Après Facebook, on apprend qu’un second invité de choix sera absent de Mountain Lion. Apple aurait apparemment choisi de ne pas intégrer iBooks à son Mountain Lion, laissant entendre que le service d’eBooks du géant américain restera une exclusivité iPad. Tout comme Facebook, iBooks serait aux abonnés absents sur le Mountain Lion. Ceci soulève bien [...]

Un iPhone pour capturer le regard du singe

21-02-2012 12:33

C’est l’idée abracadabrante qu’a eu Mark Rober. Ce jeune homme a dépensé 3 dollars pour un miroir qu’il a percé afin de placer au milieu la caméra de l’iPhone et capturer de superbes images de singes admirant leur propre reflet. Buzz garanti sur le net avec plusieurs milliers de vues par heure. Il n’aura fallu [...]

Foxconn se chargerait de produire le Kindle Fire 10?

21-02-2012 12:19

Selon Digitimes, Foxconn (constructeur qui assemble notamment l’iPhone et l’iPad) aurait reçu une commande de la part d?Amazon pour fabriquer des Kindle Fire 10 pouces. À lire sur Bel Android.

SexTrack : l?application iPhone qui mesure les performances sexuelles

21-02-2012 12:13

Une application iPhone propose de mesurer vos performances sexuelles. Une fois votre « score » obtenu, vous pourrez le comparez ensuite à un niveau national et mondial. Il y a une application également pour ça! L’application SexTrack ne manquera pas de plaire aux fans de records insolites et peut-être plus spécialement au couple qui a réussi à [...]

Apple va lancer un nouvel iTunes Store cette année

21-02-2012 11:29

Apple prépare actuellement une nouvelle version de son iTunes avec un redesign complet du service et, probablement, de nouvelles fonctionnalités. Ce nouvel iTunes Store débarquerait probablement à l’automne prochain et représenterait la première refonte du service en trois ans. Cela fait trois ans déjà que l’iTunes Store n’a pas évolué d’un point de vue visuel. [...]

iPad 3 : les premières photos révélées ?

21-02-2012 10:56

Le site asiatique MIC Gadgets propose, photos à l’appui, une comparaison de l’iPad 2 avec la prétendue prochaine génération de l’appareil. Info ou intox ? Alors qu’Apple devrait annoncer l’arrivée de la troisième génération de son iPad début mars, le site asiatique MIC Gadgets, lui, attire aujourd’hui l’attention en proposant des photos où l’on peut [...]

Conflit sur l?iPad en Chine: Proview cherche à négocier

21-02-2012 10:06

La société chinoise Proview Technology, en procès avec Apple sur la propriété de la marque « iPad » en Chine, envisage de négocier avec le fabricant américain et espère un arrangement à l’amiable, a déclaré mardi à l’AFP l’un de ses avocats. Proview, qui a fabriqué jusqu’en 2009 un ordinateur de bureau nommé IPAD, a été attaqué [...]

BrailleTouch : une application pour aider les malvoyants

20-02-2012 21:34

Des chercheurs de Georgia Tech ont mis au point une application iPhone qui a la particularité d’écrire des SMS ou des e-mails au moyen de six touches sur l?écran formant l?alphabet braille. Le fameux slogan « There?s an app for that » (il y a une application pour ça) trouvera une nouvelle fois tout son [...]

L?iPhone 5 serait attendu pour l?automne

20-02-2012 20:48

Apple planifierait le lancement de son iPhone 5 à l?automne, rapporte le site japonais MacOtakara. Alors qu’Apple avait pour habitude de commercialiser chaque modèle de ses iPhone durant l’été, l’iPhone 4S, lui, s’est vu introduire officiellement sur le marché seulement à partir d’octobre. Un lancement retardé qui ne serait pas exclusif au modèle « 4S » mais [...]

De l?édition de texte avancée sur Notes avec iOS 5.1?

20-02-2012 17:47

Le site iPhoneHellas dévoile un premier screenshot de l’application Notes sous iOS 5.1. Cette nouvelle version d’iOS apporterait pas mal de nouveautés avec des options d’édition de texte offrant la possibilité d’ajouter des liens, surligner,… D’après le site en question, l’application Notes apportera bientôt la possibilité d’ajouter différents moyens d’édition au texte, comme le surlignage, [...]

Chine : ProView souhaite bannir totalement l?iPad

20-02-2012 17:19

Suite à sa récente victoire en justice, Proview continue de mettre des bâtons dans les roues d’Apple en faisant retirer l’iPad de nombreux magasins et ce, désormais à travers la Chine entière. De son côté, Apple a menacé l’entreprise de poursuites en diffamation. Proview ne compte pas en rester là suite à sa récente victoire [...]

Monopoly zAPPed : un iPhone ou un iPad au centre du jeu

20-02-2012 16:30

Le spécialiste des jeux de société, Hasbro, a annoncé l’arrivée prochaine d’une nouvelle déclinaison du Monopoly sur iPhone et iPad. Particularité de celui-ci : il sera retrouvera au centre du jeu réel ! Alors que plusieurs version du Monopoly sont déjà présentes sur les smartphones et les tablettes. l’éditeur et spécialiste des jeux de société, [...]

iPad 3 : une caméra de 8 mégapixels et un processeur A5X?

20-02-2012 16:15

Les rumeurs concernant l’iPad 3 se suivent et ne se ressemblent pas. Petit à petit, on commence cependant à avoir une idée plus précise de ce à quoi ressemblera l’engin final. Aujourd’hui, quelques rumeurs laissent entendre que la tablette d’Apple serait dotée d’un appareil de 8 mégapixels et d’un processeur A5X. On commence tout d’abord [...]

Un analyste arrêté pour avoir révélé les ventes d?iPhone

20-02-2012 15:36

L’analyste John Kinnucan a été arrêté pour avoir révélé les ventes d’iPhone entre 2008 et 2010 à des fonds privés, recevant en l’échange de ces informations 1,58 million de dollars. Il aurait usé de diverses malversations pour obtenir les informations auprès des fournisseurs et serait actuellement en détention, dans l’attente d’un jugement. John Kinnucan travaillait [...]

ABC nous fait visiter les chaines de montage en Chine

20-02-2012 15:14

ABC révèle aujourd’hui un court teaser de l’émission « iFactory: Inside Apple » qui sera diffusée le 21 février sur la chaine télévisée américaine. Un documentaire qui devrait lever le voile sur les chaines de montage de Foxconn, en Chine, les conditions de travail des employés et la vie de tous les jours dans ces immenses usines [...]

Test : écouteurs Elago E6M Control Talk

20-02-2012 14:49

Belgium-iPhone a eu l’occasion de tester les écouteurs intra-auriculaires « E6M » d’Elago. Ces derniers qui ont la particularité d’intégrer une télécommande compatible iPhone se révèlent intéressant d’un point de vue rapport qualité/prix. Découvrez notre revue test sur le forum.

Antennagate : Apple ne devra pas beaucoup rembourser?

20-02-2012 13:55

Apple a trouvé « un accord à l’amiable » avec des propriétaires d’iPhone 4 qui s’étaient lancés dans une « class action » (recours collectif)  suite à des problèmes rencontrés avec la qualité de réception du réseau de leur appareil (Antennagate). Cet accord accepté par ces personnes fait que celles-ci pourront recevoir un bumper ou 15$ . Au choix. [...]

Ninki-UP : un support design pour l?iPad

20-02-2012 12:29

Le support NinkiUP vous offre une utilisation agréable et reposante avec votre iPad. Par sa polyvalence et son ingéniosité, ce nouveau support aura son utilité dans chaque pièce de la maison et au bureau. Si vous êtes à la recherche d’un support pour iPad qui se différencie des modèles existants et qui bénéficie d’un design [...]

La maison de Steve Jobs va-t-elle devenir un lieu de pèlerinage ?

20-02-2012 11:51

La maison de Steve Jobs se profile pour devenir « l’endroit de passage obligé » des touristes fans d’Apple, rapporte le Los Angeles Times. Pourtant, celle-ci est toujours habitée par la famille de l’ancien patron d’Apple qui ne pourrait pas voir la situation d’un très bon ?il. La maison de la famille de Steve Jobs va-t-elle devenir [...]

Apple aurait mis sur liste noire le NY Times

20-02-2012 10:18

Pour punir le New-York Times d’avoir dénoncé les conditions de travail des employés des usines d’assemblage en Chine, Apple aurait décidé de le placer sur liste noire et de ne plus inviter la rédaction aux présentations des nouveaux produits. Le journal aurait rejoint Gizmodo et plusieurs autres sites qui se seraient permis d’ouvrir des scandales [...]