Elliptic Labs set to save your iPad from smudges with 3D gesture-sensing dock (video)
December 22, 2010 No Comment
The dream of kitchen computing still isn’t here, with many chefs forced to read from archaic paper-based recipe lists or, worse yet, memorize the things. Maybe all we need is a way to interact with our gadgets without getting them all messy, and maybe Elliptic Labs can get us there. Finally. The company has been teasing us with its 3D gesture interface for years now and it looks set to finally show off an actual product, a motion-sensing iPad dock prototype making its debut at CES in a few weeks. The idea is you perch this sucker in your kitchen and it gives you full control whether you’re kneading sourdough or mixing meatballs, keeping your tablet streak-free — and hygienic. That seems like somewhat limited usefulness to us, but check out the video of an earlier prototype below and see if it doesn’t make you want to bake some cookies. And, if it does, feel free to bring us some. Continue reading Elliptic Labs set to save your iPad from smudges with 3D gesture-sensing dock (video) Elliptic Labs set to save your iPad from smudges with 3D gesture-sensing dock (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 09:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …AirFlick allows streaming of arbitrary media, DVDs, even screencasting to the Apple TV (video)
December 22, 2010 No Comment
If you’ve run out of things to do with your Apple TV and have been using it as a hockey puck now that the lakes are getting solid, you’d better go dig it out of the snowbank. Following up on her iOS AirPlay hacks , Erica Sadun has released an alpha version of a tool called AirFlick which enables the playback of any ‘ol media files on an Apple TV. That’s demonstrated in a video below. Things aren’t perfect yet but already others are having a field day with the tool, the folks at TUAW figuring out how to not only stream whole DVDs to an Apple TV but their entire desktop image too by simply providing a VLC screen:// URL into the player. The quality looks a little iffy and, as you can see in the video below, it’s not entirely error-free. But, if you have the smallest little bit of patience, it’s sure worth a shot, eh? Continue reading AirFlick allows streaming of arbitrary media, DVDs, even screencasting to the Apple TV (video) AirFlick allows streaming of arbitrary media, DVDs, even screencasting to the Apple TV (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sony’s Music Unlimited subscription service ready to stream tunes to PS3s and Bravia TVs in the UK
December 22, 2010 No Comment
The UK and Ireland are today the first to get a taste of Sony’s big play for the online music market, the appropriately titled Music Unlimited . This new subscription service (
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Are you the guy that calls Google creepy ? Do you find the company to be borderline evil in the way that it snoops on your local WiFi network , promotes online bullying , and steals your identity or iPhone OS ? Is Google’s Net Neutrality flip-flop after the Droid launched on Verizon the final straw? Ok, then here’s your chance, hater — prepare to unleash hell upon the very symbol of Google’s new Chrome operating system. Hit up the source link below and describe to the lab tech exactly the kind of demise you think that Google’s Cr-48 should meet. Go ahead, be creative: by gunfire, Canadian, or monkey, anything goes. Then do it again and again until the voices inside your head are deafened by Google’s subtle marketing effort and an infinite ability to regenerate itself. Google haters, now’s your chance for revenge originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 06:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Michigan’s two-year-old law allowing the medical use of marijuana has people wanting to learn how to grow the crop. Enter the self-described medical marijuana trade school, educating growers on the finer points of weed. (Dec. 22)
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Just days away from the anniversary of the Christmas Day bombing attempt, the TSA says it is fully staffed and working around the clock to keep everyone safe. The AP’s Robert Ray has more from Chicago. (Dec. 22)
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Volunteer postal workers are working around the clock, making sure thousands of letters are postmarked from Noel, Missouri — one of a handful of ‘Christmas cities’ in the US AP Video Essay by Charlie Riedel. (Dec. 22)
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A Colorado family says they are thankful everyday for what they call their ‘miracle’ baby. But in the year since he was born, the family has had to deal with several highs and lows. (Dec. 22)
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Little Kenny Irwin junior just made the big time. Last night, Conan O’Brien revealed his new Christmas set built by the rather unconventional microwave artist . While highlights include Mr. and Mrs. SanMagnatron Claus, Godzilla holding a candy cane, and the RoboRabbi, the true highlight is of Conan interviewing the desert-dwelling artist himself. See both videos after the break, it’s the greatest thing we’ve seen since the history of storytelling began and humanity first came upon this world – going back to the distant past and the future at the same time. [Thanks, Dusty K.] Continue reading Conan celebrates Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. SanMagnatron Claus Conan celebrates Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. SanMagnatron Claus originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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