http://www.aworldofchange.info Technology in a nutshell Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:01:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Plex, for those not familiar, is a software company whose former creed was to: “bridge the gap between your Mac and your home theater, doing so with a visually appealing user interface that provides instant access to your media.” Today,…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/plex-and-lg-to-challenge-apple-tv-boxee-and-others/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/samsung-galaxy-tab-coming-to-sprint-in-november%e2%80%a6/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/diy-friday-make-an-altoids-mini-bbq-perfect-for-s%e2%80%99mores/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/tablet-skirmish-heats-up-with-toshiba-entry/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/papers-turns-ipad-into-a-scholarly-study-buddy/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/fail-safe-achieving-100-uptime-for-crucial-web-services/ Net Applications has released their report on global browsing usage numbers for iOS, Android, and Linux. The numbers show that from October of 2009 to August of 2010, both Android and iOS steadily increased their browser usage share, while Linux…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/03/net-applications-ios-has-over-1-of-global-browsing-share-android-at-0-2/ Today in Berlin, Huawei announced the official launch of its affordable, accessible Android 2.2 handset, the Ideos. The Ideos handset comes complete with a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen display (320 x 240), 528 MHz processor, 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera (no flash), HSDPA 3G,…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/huawei-launches-affordable-android-2-2-ideos-handset/ Today, Apple posted its iPad 4.2 software update page to remind you of the improvements that the next iteration of iOS will have for your tablet device. For those who don’t know, iOS 4.2 will bring: multitasking, home screen folders,…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/apple-posts-ipad-4-2-update-page-reminds-you-what%e2%80%99s-coming/ Warning: the information we are about to provide you is unconfirmed; please consume with a hefty dose of NaCl. European news and retail outlets are reporting that Samsung’s recently announced Galaxy Tab 7-inch tablet will retail for €699 ($897) and…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/rumor-samsung-galaxy-tab-to-retail-for-e699-and-e799-in-europe/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/antecs-new-speakers-httpwww-engad/ Any Apple fans out there waiting to grab the brand new iPod touch hotness? If so, you’re going to be pleased to learn that Apple’s newest iToy has hit the FCC for certification and has been mercilessly torn down. You’ll…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/latest-apple-ipod-touch-hits-fcc-gets-taken-apart/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/windows-phone-7-could-bring-a-new-look-to-the-smartphone-show/ During yesterday’s music-event keynote, Apple CEO Steve Jobs informed the crowd that his company was activating around 230,000 iOS devices every day. The figure 230,000 is of particular significance because just last month, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said that the…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/google-refutes-apple%e2%80%99s-activation-innuendo/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/mobile-devices-need-custom-maps/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/first-look-official-twitter-app-for-ipad-feels-smooth-as-butter/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/throwback-thursday-motorola-rokr-e1/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/for-printers-%e2%80%98all-in-one%e2%80%99-really-means-%e2%80%98way-too-much%e2%80%99/ Today, at IFA, Samsung executives confirmed previous rumors and outed Google’s next, next mobile OS’ namesake: Honeycomb (also known as Android 3.5). No features or specific details were given about Android 3.5 other than its code name and the fact that…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/samsung-confirms-honeycomb-as-name-of-android-3-5-more-tab-models-due/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/samsung-introduces-7-inch-tablet-to-rival-ipad/ We knew it was coming, it was just a matter of when. Today, Verizon Wireless announced that it would be “expanding its portfolio of prepaid offerings to include a new 3G Prepaid data package that lets customers access unlimited data…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/verizon-wireless-announces-new-prepaid-data-packages-for-smartphones/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/apple-teaches-old-ipods-new-tricks/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/samsungs-galaxy-whirls-into-the-tablet-universe/ continues to make appearances in the wild. This time, it can be seen posing for several cameos with its Verizon friend — and fellow member of the Android No-Keyboard Club – the DROID X. We’re still hearing that the…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/samsung-fascinate-poses-with-droid-x/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/wind-mobile-launching-blackberry-pearl-3g-today/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/with-arc-touch-and-xbox-play-charge-microsoft-makes-mighty-morphin%e2%80%99-power-peripherals/ T-Mobile’s own website has confirmed that the company’s first HSPA+ device — the HTC G2 – will be rocking Android 2.2 and will be powered by an 800 MHz Scorpion processor. T-Mobile is billing the device as the “fastest smartphone experience…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/t-mobile-confirms-g2-has-800-mhz-processor-android-2-2/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/through-the-looking-glass-3d-everywhere/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/sonys-shocking-other-os-win-and-suspect-distro-popularity-trends/ It looks like our friends over at Samsung have officially outed their much hyped Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet device. The Galaxy Tab will pack a 1 GHz Cortex A8 processor, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps / HSDPA 7.2 Mbps radio (900, 1900, 2100 MHz),…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/samsung-makes-galaxy-tab-official/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/02/exclusive-gallery-1983-nintendo-family-computer-teardown/ Following this mornings announcement by Rogers, Telus has announced that they too will be carrying the BlackBerry Torch 9800 on September 24th. Telus’ VP of Mobility and Solutions, Brent Jonston, had this to say: “Both business and consumer customers will get an incredible…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/telus-to-offer-blackberry-torch-9800-september-24th-too/ The gang over at Talk Android have gotten the scoop from Rovio — makers of Angry Birds – about their immediate plans for Google’s mobile OS. In an email to TA, Rovio writes: This week, we were planning to run…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/angry-birds-public-beta-coming-to-android-market-on-friday/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/ipod-touch-camera-is-less-than-one-megapixel/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-reprograms-tv/ TmoNews has just gotten word that the unreleased and unannounced HTC G2 will be priced at $199 with a 2-year contract and $499 without on T-Mobile. The intel comes via a screen shot of T-Mobile’s internal TeamLine system. No real surprises here; after all,…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/t-mobile%e2%80%99s-g2-to-be-199-on-contract-499-off/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-redefines-remote-control-%e2%80%94-now-it%e2%80%99s-your-cellphone/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/hands-on-with-new-apple-ipods/ Microsoft just dropped us a quick note to let us know that Windows Phone 7 has officially hit release to manufacturing (RTM) stage. As the note states: “The operating system has been finalized and is being delivered to partners around…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/windows-phone-7-hits-rtm-stage/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/hands-on-with-new-100-apple-tv/ If you are anxious to get iOS 4.1 onto your device, and are enrolled in Apple’s developer program, you’re in luck. Apple has just updated developer.apple.com with the new iOS 4.1 Gold Master bits; the update weighs in at a hefty 590 MB.…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-seeding-ios-4-1-gm-to-developers/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/hp-breathes-new-life-into-webos/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-takes-aim-at-cable-with-tiny-new-apple-tv/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-launches-new-apple-tv/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/itunes-gets-social-launches-ping-social-music-discovery-service/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/sporty-new-ipods-tout-tiny-touchscreens-retina-display/ Following up on the iOS 4.1 announcement, Apple unveiled three new iPod models to refresh their music player lineup. The iPod Shuffle will go back to its familiar matchbook-like form, complete with buttons and clip, and will hold 2 GB…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-announces-new-ipod-shuffle-nano-touch/ http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-announces-new-versions-of-ios/ At today’s keynote event, Apple announced that iOS 4.1 is coming out of beta and getting official. Additions to the latest iOS code base include bug fixes, HDR photos, and the inclusion of the Game Center. Apple is stating that iOS…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/apple-makes-ios-4-1-official/ Rogers has just announced that they will be carrying the BlackBerry Torch 9800 beginning on September 24th. The device will be available on rogers.com or in-stores for $199 with a 3-year contract. The company quips, “As we approach the launch, you can…]]> http://www.aworldofchange.info/2010/09/01/rogers-launching-blackberry-torch-on-september-24/