Continue reading the main story Related stories Growing fears of Egypt’s Copts Copts fearful and angry in wake of attack Guide: Christians in the Middle East Coptic Christians are preparing to celebrate Christmas Eve amid tight security after a bomb attack on a church in Egypt in which 21 died. Armed Egyptian police have been ordered to protect churches where Copts…
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Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Cali.) said Wednesday that CNN doesn't understand the meaning of the word “corrupt.” Having gotten much attention for accusing the Obama administration on Sunday's “State of the Union” of being the most corrupt in history, the outspoken Congressman was forced to explain what he meant on “John King USA” (video follows with transcript and commentary): read more
Continue reading …Six major studios to distribute UltraViolet titles by mid year, hardware to come later
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Some days our dream of being able to watch anything, anywhere, anytime, and on any screen seems like it’ll never happen, but other days are like today. Yes, today every major studio, except Disney, announced that it would start distributing movies that will work with any UltraViolet devices, software or services. We learned on the Engadget HD podcast that this means that if you buy a movie one way (DVD, VOD, hotel PPV, whatever) you can view it on just about any other without paying again. PC software and updates for existing devices are expected to start rolling out later this year — so much for launching in 2010 — but we’ll have to wait for CES next year to learn about all our gadgets that can’t, or won’t, be updated. Of course the dream will only come true if everyone and everything agrees to play, and while we’re a long way away from finding out if our media consumption fantasy will ever come true, the list of 60 companies that have already pledged their allegiance is a who’s who among media and electronics giants. Continue reading Six major studios to distribute UltraViolet titles by mid year, hardware to come later Six major studios to distribute UltraViolet titles by mid year, hardware to come later originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 01:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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January 6th: Joan of Arc is born; Samuel Morse demonstrates telegraph; First around-the-world commercial flight; Nancy Kerrigan attacked; Dizzie Gillespie dies at 75, Rudolf Nuryev dies at 54.
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Local authorities told residents to stay indoors Wednesday night as some 150 firefighters attempted to smother a huge blaze that had been raging for hours at a chemical storage and packing company. (Jan. 5)
Continue reading …The wealthy right wing have always liked to pick on the working class. And now Wall Street wants to blame Main Street for the financial… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Huffington Post Discovery Date : 06/01/2011 05:55 Number of articles : 8
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There’s not much to say here, since Sony wasn’t letting us do much with its prototype glasses-free 3D portable Blu-ray player except adjust the screen angle, but we will say that the 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 parallax 3D display looked quite nice and the 3D effect was solid once we got situated. Of course, it’s just a prototype, so there’s no word on price, availability, or even whether this thing will ever get made, but hey — there it is. One more pic after the break. Continue reading Sony’s prototype glasses-free 3D portable Blu-ray player hands-on Sony’s prototype glasses-free 3D portable Blu-ray player hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Hello there, Galaxy S without a SIM card slot, how are you today? Samsung’s showing off its Korea-bound Galaxy Player at CES today and we’ve got to say, it’s almost indistinguishable from the European Galaxy S handset. The small differences include the addition of a second speaker on the back of this device, offering a stereo sound experience when you’re away from your headphones and, of course, a retractable TV antenna (it’s for the Korean market, after all). Availability is set for this month in Samsung’s home nation, but our queries about US plans were unfortunately met with uncertainty. Samsung says nothing’s yet been announced for bringing this creation to retail shelves in North America, but the gallery is right here and right now. Photography by Myriam Joire. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Player hands-on Samsung Galaxy Player hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Aptly named, Microsoft has released a new device called the Touch Mouse at CES today. Bringing gesture control to all users, whether they have a touchscreen or not, the device aims to fill the gap between those of us who don’t have a screen to press and those who do. Regardless of whether you’re a Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Next Web Discovery Date : 06/01/2011 05:13 Number of articles : 10
Continue reading …Microvision prototype Android ‘mini tablet’ with built-in projector hands-on
January 6, 2011 No Comment
Microvision has its ShowWX+ pico projector on hand here at Digital Experience, but it also has something of a surprise: a prototype Android “mini tablet” with a built-in projector. No word on any plans for an actual release, but the device is fairly polished for a prototype, and the reference design on which it’s based isn’t too shabby — it’s got an ARM11 processor, Android 2.2, HDMI in and out, a 3.5-inch capacitive WVGA display, and a 5 megapixel camera. Interestingly, the device also has a 3-axis accelerometer, and Microvision was quick to point out that the device could well be suited for gaming in addition to the usual activities associated with a projector. Hit up the gallery below for a closer look. Gallery: Microvision prototype Android ‘mini tablet’ with built-in projector Microvision prototype Android ‘mini tablet’ with built-in projector hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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