Teenage Engineering OP-1 synthesizer now available for pre-order, we tour its shiny new features (video)
January 14, 2011 No Comment
In an era of synth-toy overload, the OP-1 is definitely doing its thing to set itself apart from the pack. It wouldn’t have surprised us if it never came out, simply vanishing into the ether like most too-good-to-be-true hardware tends to do. But the fine Swedes of Teenage Engineering are in Anaheim for NAMM with a production model on the floor, and now it’s really, truly up for pre-order (please allow 8 weeks for manufacturing and processing) for $799 at their site. There are boatloads of updates from the OP-1′s we’ve seen in the past: the little white slab with the colorful LCD now sports a raft of different sequencing modes, new stunningly visualized effects (like the boxer up above for punch …get it?), an accelerometer, and an FM radio, of all things. Video tour of all the shiny new features after the break. Continue reading Teenage Engineering OP-1 synthesizer now available for pre-order, we tour its shiny new features (video) Teenage Engineering OP-1 synthesizer now available for pre-order, we tour its shiny new features (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The editor-in-chief of RottenTomatoes.com, a website that lets readers rate movies, predicts “The King’s Speech” will win for best drama at the Golden Globes on Sunday while “The Tourist” — starring Angelina Jolie and Johnny Depp — will take home the co
Continue reading …Calls for unity are welcome, but it’s time we face facts: America is a country “deeply divided” by “fundamental disagreement about the proper role of government,” writes Paul Krugman in the New York Times . The left believes the wealthy should be taxed to help the poor; the right believes taxing…
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PSA of the Day: Don’t text and walk, or you might fall into a fountain at the mall, and then mall employees will laugh at you and upload multi-angle security footage of you falling into the fountain to YouTube. This girl had to learn that lesson the hard way. [ hyst .] Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : The Daily What Discovery Date : 14/01/2011 20:16 Number of articles : 6
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The Tunisian government is in upheaval after weeks of violent protests over high unemployment and skyrocketing food prices. Al-Jazeera reported that the prime minister had taken the reins of government after President Ben Ali left the country. —JCL Al-Jazeera English: Tunisia’s long-standing president has left the country amid violent protests and the prime minister has taken over control of the government. “Since the president [Zine El Abidine Ben Ali] is temporarily unable to exercise his duties, it has been decided that the prime minister will exercise temporarily the [presidential] duties,” Mohammed Ghannouchi, the Tunisian prime minister, said on state television. Ghannouchi is now the interim president. He cited chapter 56 of the Tunisian constitution as the article by which he was assuming power. Maltese air traffic controllers have told Al Jazeera that Ben Ali is bound for Paris, though the Maltese government has denied any knowledge of Ben Ali’s plane having stopped in Malta after having left Tunis. Read more Related Entries January 13, 2011 White House Mum on Palin’s Latest Words January 13, 2011 WikiLeaks Exposes the Danger of Pakistan’s Nukes
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In an attempt to rebuild relations with restive Kashmir, one of the world’s most militarized regions, the Indian government has declared that it will cut its troop levels there by 25 percent over the next 12 months. Relations between India and mostly Muslim Kashmir have worsened in the wake of a violent uprising against Indian rule last year. —JCL Al-Jazeera English: India plans to reduce its security forces by a quarter in the Himalayan region of Kashmir to ease conditions for locals in one of the world’s most militarised areas, a senior official has said. The announcement made by G K Pillai, India’s home secretary, was intended to rebuild fractured public goodwill after a violent uprising by young people in the Muslim-majority region last year. Speaking at a university seminar in New Delhi on Friday, Pillai said the government was looking to cut troops by “25 per cent in 12 months from populated areas.” Read more Related Entries January 13, 2011 White House Mum on Palin’s Latest Words January 13, 2011 WikiLeaks Exposes the Danger of Pakistan’s Nukes
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Massive flooding battering the island nation of Sri Lanka has been described as the worst natural disaster there since the 2004 tsunami, killing at least 27 people and inundating thousands of acres of vital rice fields. —JCL CNN: Aid workers scrambled to help more than a million people in Sri Lanka suffering from massive flooding described by the government as the worst natural disaster since the 2004 tsunami. At least 27 people have died and 12 more are listed as missing, Lankapuvath, Sri Lanka’s national news agency, reported Friday The Sri Lankan government and United Nations agencies were beefing up efforts to address increasingly dire humanitarian needs. Read more Related Entries January 13, 2011 White House Mum on Palin’s Latest Words January 13, 2011 WikiLeaks Exposes the Danger of Pakistan’s Nukes
Continue reading …Apple nears ten billion downloads in App Store, should hit it without Verizon’s help
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For whatever reason, Apple has a thing with ten billion. The outfit served up its ten billionth iTune right around this time last year, and more importantly, served its one billionth app in April of 2009 . In just 1.5 years, the company has seen that figure soar nearly tenfold, which is impressive no matter how you slice it. Of course, we’re quite curious to know if this includes duplicate downloads, app updates and just free or paid apps, but regardless, there’s no question that Cupertino (and quite a few developers) are raking it in. Of course, the explosion of the iPad certainly helped boost the download frequency, and if we had to guess, we’d say it’ll take even less time to double up this milestone. You know, once next month happens . Oh, and if you get lucky enough, you could score a $10,000 iTunes gift card if you just so happen to download the ten billionth app — make sure it’s a good one . [Thanks, Ali] Apple nears ten billion downloads in App Store, should hit it without Verizon’s help originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Jan 2011 15:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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More than 500 people have been killed in the mountain towns of Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro state, with officials fearing that the toll will go higher as massive flooding and mudslides continue in the region.
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Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has officially been placed under investigation for allegedly paying for sex with a 17-year-old girl, providing even more fodder against the scandal-addicted Italian executive. While some may think paying for sex with underage women is bad enough, Berlusconi defended himself with the off-putting, “As always, I work without interruption and if occasionally I happen to look a beautiful girl in the face, it’s better to like beautiful girls than to be gay.” —JCL The Guardian: Silvio Berlusconi has been formally placed under investigation on suspicion of paying for sex with a 17-year old girl, according to a statement issued today by prosecutors in Milan. He was further accused of abusing his position as Italy’s prime minister by bringing pressure to bear on the police to cover up his alleged relationship with the girl, who was working as a prostitute. The two alleged offences carry sentences totalling 15 years in jail. The statement said Berlusconi, who has not been charged, had been invited to present himself for questioning. The prosecutors said he had been formally made a suspect on 21 December, but the news only broke today on the website of the Italian daily Corriere della Sera. Read more Related Entries January 13, 2011 White House Mum on Palin’s Latest Words January 13, 2011 WikiLeaks Exposes the Danger of Pakistan’s Nukes
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