Firefox beats Internet Explorer in Europe, according to at least one Statcounter
January 4, 2011 No Comment
Measuring browser use is an inexact science, we all know that, but at least one traffic monitor is reporting that Firefox has managed to beat out Internet Explorer as the most popular browser in the fine continent that is Europe. StatCounter reports that during the month of December, FF afficionados accounted for 38.11 percent of all analyzed traffic, a few precious digits ahead of IE’s 37.52 percent. This marks the first time Microsoft’s browser has lost the crown in a major territory, though apparently the handover of the number one spot has been thanks to the third player in this contest, Google’s Chrome. StatCounter says it was Chrome’s consumption of IE’s market share that has led to the current situation, whereas Firefox’s big achievement is to merely maintain its position. Guess that EU-imposed browser ballot screen is having the desire effect after all, eh? [Thanks, Nickolas] Firefox beats Internet Explorer in Europe, according to at least one Statcounter originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Nook Color Bluetooth chip shows signs of life — if you’ve already hacked it, of course
January 4, 2011 No Comment
You Nook owners just aren’t ever satisfied, are you? First, reading wasn’t enough so you went ahead and rooted to get your Angry Birds on. That was all fine and well, until that Froyo hack came along and ( maybe? ) nuked your device. If your confidence hasn’t yet been shattered, strap on your seatbelt for the latest chapter in the life of the Nook Color after e-reading. Apparently user occip over at the always-hacking xda-d evelopers found a way to enable the currently dormant Bluetooth radio tucked away in some undisclosed cranny of B&N’s colorful Nook. This one’s not for the faint of heart just yet — you have to be on Froyo already, and that’s a feat in and of itself. Still, it paves the way for things like Bluetooth GPS dongles as well as headsets for apps like Skype. We’ll see what happens when B&N releases 2.2 officially, which should be pretty much any day now… Nook Color Bluetooth chip shows signs of life — if you’ve already hacked it, of course originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Democrat Nancy Pelosi says she has no regrets on her last day as House speaker, a reign that lasted four years and is ending after the November elections. (Jan. 4)
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Defense minister speaks in Tel Aviv University conference on Iran, repeatedly interrupted by protestors waving pictures of Palestinian victims
Continue reading …Star Wars Blu-ray to get a ‘most impressive’ announcement at CES from Vader, Fox & Panasonic
January 4, 2011 No Comment
Seeing that Lucas & Co. already announced that the Star Wars series would be coming to Blu-ray we’re not exactly sure what will be announced on Thursday at Panasonic’s CES booth — please, please, please don’t say it’s another Avatar-style two year pack-in exclusive — but the invite promises it will be most impressive. Darth Vader and a number of Stormtroopers will be on hand and you know we’ll be ready to pass all information revealed onto you (given the parties involved we’re leaning towards some news about a home release of the 3D converted flicks ), even if it’s just that ol’ George has decided to release the prequels ahead of the original trilogy. Star Wars Blu-ray to get a ‘most impressive’ announcement at CES from Vader, Fox & Panasonic originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The governor of Pakistan’s wealthiest and most populated province was shot dead Tuesday by one of his bodyguards who told interrogators he was angry over the politician’s opposition to blasphemy laws. (Jan. 4)
Continue reading …Garmin’s nuvi 2400 pairs a 5-inch screen with voice control, isn’t a phone
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You don’t need us to tell you that phones are posing a huge threat to the dedicated navigation device market, but Garmin isn’t giving up without a fight (or without hedging its bets ). It just announced its n
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It’s hardly a done deal when a relationship is described as in “talks.” Nevertheless, D-Link and Snapstick are definitely working together to evaluate Snapstick’s SplitMedia technology. Snapstick, as you’ll recall, lets you snap any web content (with a focus on video services from Hulu, YouTube and the like) over WiFi from your smartphone to a D-Link box connected to a TV. It works from a laptop too, presumably without all the wrist-flicking. The private trial launches to users later this month but we hope to have a demonstration for you from CES in Las Vegas last this week. Until then, check the video demonstration after the break. Continue reading Snapstick and D-Link start web-to-TV SplitMedia trials this month Snapstick and D-Link start web-to-TV SplitMedia trials this month originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Today’s mega-viral video comes from Columbus, Ohio, where a local videographer has taken up the cause of Ted Williams and his admittedly spot-on radio voice. The Internet powers-that-be are currently trying to get Ted in touch with a Columbus radio station (and an anonymous $15K donation) — you can follow the story here. [ Reddit ] Read more posts by Amanda Dobbins Filed Under: clickables , causes… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Vulture Discovery Date : 04/01/2011 18:40 Number of articles : 77
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You know, some people take gaming very seriously, and there’s no doubt that a good portion of them will be picking up this new peripheral from Ten One Design . For $24.95, the Fling tactile game controller promises to enhance some iPad games by overlaying their virtual D-pad with a physical mini joystick. And that’s not it — the funky spiral mechanism also provides resistance to simulate force feedback, meaning your thumb will always know its boundaries. Check out the video demo after the break. Gallery: Fling joystick lets you get physical with Super Megaworm on the iPad Continue reading Fling joystick lets you get physical with Super Megaworm on the iPad Fling joystick lets you get physical with Super Megaworm on the iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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