We don’t quite know how to break it to you, but if PreCentral sources are correct, Palm’s hit a very interesting landmark: its comeback device, the Pre for Sprint, has reportedly reached End of Life (EOL). Warehouse quantities are said to be limited, and after that… well… have fun scouring eBay. Or better yet, maybe consider another carrier for the Plus model or even a full-blown sequel ; we can’t imagine the original Pixi’s gonna cool your cravings. It’s been a wild ride since that June 5th, 2009 launch , eh? Sprint’s Palm Pre marked for End of Life? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Altec Lansing’s Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock is delightfully understated
November 16, 2010 No Comment
Better late than never, right? That’s the mantra that Altec Lansing is following with the introduction of the Octiv Stage. It’s certainly not the first iPad-specific sound system on the market, but it’s definitely one of the least invasive . Color us crazy, but we’re thinking this subtle guy could actually sneak away in a rear corner of your home without drawing unnecessary amounts of attention to it, and we get the feeling that’s exactly what Altec’s after. Designed to operate in both portrait and landscape modes (courtesy of a rotating connection arm), this here dock can also tilt back and forward to give you lots of viewing angles. It’s out today for a somewhat understandable $149.95, and just in case your long lost cousin busts out a Zune, the 3.5mm auxiliary jack will ensure that no one’s made to feel ashamed. No promises on that last one, though. Gallery: Altec Lansing Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock Continue reading Altec Lansing’s Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock is delightfully understated Altec Lansing’s Octiv Stage iPad speaker dock is delightfully understated originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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President Obama is about to award the nation’s highest military honor for bravery to Army Staff Sgt. Salvatore Giunta, an Iowa soldier who was serving as a rifle team leader in Afghanistan when his platoon came under attack in 2007. (Nov. 15)
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Watch How I Met Your Mother S6E9: Glitter After Barney stumbles onto an old copy of the Canadian kids show “Space Teens” where Robin goes as “Robin Sparkles”, the group now discovers more than they expected about the past of their friend as a performer. They now try and make her to reconnect with her old co-star from the children show, Jessica Glitter. The new installment of our favorite story telling gang of How I Met Your Mother, which is entitled “Glitter” is the comedy hit TV show’s 9th episode of the 6th season was aired 11/15/2010 Monday at 8:00 PM on CBS. Watch How I Met Your Mother 6×9(0609) Free Online Streaming Full Episodes Replay of the Latest Season and Video Clip Download Link:
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One side was pretty cheerful while the other mourns what Pelosi and Obamacare hath wrought: Dejected Democrats wiped away tears on the House floor Monday night while Republicans congratulated themselves on winning back control of the lower chamber. House members returned to the nation’s capital for the first time since Republicans captured the House two weeks ago. Freshman Rep. Debbie Halvorson (D-Ill.), who lost her reelection bid, wiped away tears as she hugged fellow members of the class of 2008, many of whom lost on Nov. 2. Less than three feet away, ousted Nevada freshman Rep. Dina Titus (D) appeared to brush away some tears in a less obvious manner. The mood was much different on the other side of the aisle. Joyful House GOP lawmakers, who will take control of the House in January with at least 85 new members, made no effort to conceal their elation. Republicans slapped backs, shook hands and laughed with each other, while their dejected Democratic colleagues huddled in clusters consoling themselves. Lest some think the GOP is being mean, let’s not forget all that celebrating and “happy days are here again” crap the Dems gave us in 2006.
Continue reading …Confirmed: Intel Sandy Bridge or ‘second generation Core processors’ to be introduced at CES
November 16, 2010 No Comment
We can’t say this one is much of a surprise considering we’ve heard multiple times that Intel was planning to launch its next generation of Sandy Bridge processors in early 2011 , but Chipzilla just confirmed that it will indeed be launching those “second generation Intel Core processors” at its CES press conference on January 5th. The details in the invite are few and far between, though apparently our favorite Intel exec Mooly Eden will take the stage to show off the “world’s fastest processor” as well as technologies that “enhance visual life.” Our guess is that we will also hear a number of Sandy Bridge system announcements from major laptop and desktop manufacturers at the show. Of course, we’re also hoping to hear some solid Oak Trail / tablet news and more details about LightPeak at the presser, but there’s one thing you can count on… us liveblogging our hearts out! Confirmed: Intel Sandy Bridge or ‘second generation Core processors’ to be introduced at CES originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Nov 2010 22:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s possible that three people still missing in central Ohio were killed, a sheriff conceded Monday, a day after the 13-year-old girl who disappeared along with them was rescued from the home of a man later charged with kidnapping. (Nov. 15)
Continue reading …Probably won’t make a difference, but it could provide some entertainment value : North Carolina Rep. Heath Shuler told Fox News on Monday he is following through with his vow to challenge Speaker Nancy Pelosi for the role of the House’s top Democrat when the party moves into the minority in the next Congress. Shuler said he’s making good on his campaign promise to challenge Pelosi for minority leader, adding that he’s had a respectful relationship with Pelosi but would always be direct with her. It’s an uphill battle, he acknowledged, but the Democrats lost in the recent midterm elections, and he thinks Pelosi is partly responsible for that loss. The challenge comes as House Democrats just avoided a messy leadership struggle between Reps. Steny Hoyer of Maryland and James Clyburn of South Carolina for the No. 2 post of their new minority. Pelosi brokered a deal that will allow Hoyer to become second in command while Clyburn receives a new position that will be labeled the third-ranking post in leadership. But several Democrats, most of them moderates from conservative districts, have made clear that they won’t support Pelosi’s leadership bid after their party suffered historic losses to Republicans last week. He’ll probably get skunked, but everyone will be watching to see how much support he gets in the caucus.
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President Barack Obama is peeved with the American press. They never say “thank you,” he whined to journalists in Japan on Monday. According to the pool report from the press conference, one reporter said “Thank you, Mr. President.” Someone said the reporter was Australian. “I knew it must have been an Australian because my folks never say thank you,” Obama said. read more
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