When it comes to social networking, there’s a lot to keep track of online. But two new browsers aim to streamline those tasks for you. The AP’s Eric Carvin puts Flock and Rockmelt to the test. (Dec. 12)
Continue reading …Plantronics Voyager PRO UC senses your Bluetooth wants and needs, softly whispers in your ear
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We know, that headline makes it seem like the Plantronics Voyager Pro UC is going to seduce you, and well, after spending sometime with the headset yesterday at D: Dive Into Mobile we’re thinking it may actually be pretty hard to resist. While it’s not as snazzy as the Jawbone Icon or the Jabra Stone , its ear piece and ear hook contain capacitive sensors that know when you’ve got the device on your ear or in your hand. So, not only can the headset automatically switch a call or song from your phone to the headset when you put it on, but even if it’s paired it won’t ring the headset unless it’s actually on your ear. That means if you’ve got it paired but have it in your pocket or across the room, you’ll be able to pick it up on your phone without a problem. On top of that, the Pro will come with a USB dongle and Voice Alerts software, which integrates with Microsoft Outlook. When configured, the software will read the subject line of an email sent by certain specified contacts into your ear. We told you it was seductive! Sadly, the Voyager Pro UC won’t actually be out until early next year and we don’t know anything on pricing yet, but in the meantime check out some more pics of the device below. Gallery: Plantronics Voyager Pro UC hands-on Plantronics Voyager PRO UC senses your Bluetooth wants and needs, softly whispers in your ear originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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WebMD discusses why those with untreated or undiagnosed ADHD may exhibit dangerous or risky behavior and how they can find help.
Continue reading …The future Her Royal Highness,KATE Middleton has put the future King of England,Prince William on no-sex before marriage policy! The stunning bride-to-be,who’s set to marry her real life Prince charming on April 29 next year,has told the hot royalty her intentions to be celibate before their wedding night. A source who divulged to American tabloid,the Kate Middleton Imposes “No Sex” Policy Before Her Royal Wedding is a post from: Daily World Buzz
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Grammy-winning singer Nelly Furtado talks about fighting for her creative freedom early on in her career and wanting to work with Madonna and Drake. (Dec. 8)
Continue reading …Prima Cinema plans to offer $500 first-run movie downloads, with a mere $20k setup fee
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To achieve balance in all things, a new startup called Prima Cinema apparently figures while the proletariat are rejoicing over Netflix all you can eat $7.99 streaming and Redbox $1 rentals, there’s room at the high end and will offer a $20,000 digital delivery system to bring home first-run movies as soon as they come to theaters in theaters for $500 a pop. Beyond simply achieving the goal of making proposed $20-30 movie VODs on cable seem downright reasonable, The Wall Street Journal reports the company figures it can work this system into as many as 250,000 homes in the next five years. The idea is to deliver these flicks beyond the lucky few who currently receive copies for private screening to people whose home theaters make our Engadget HD Flickr group look low-rent, although theater industry insiders have already pointed out the increased risk of piracy. We’re not sure exactly what hardware that initial $20k buys, but at those prices we’ll probably still be looking at TS and cam rips for most bootlegged flicks after this service launches next year. Prima Cinema plans to offer $500 first-run movie downloads, with a mere $20k setup fee originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A police chief in Virginia says he believes someone may be hiding a 12-year-old girl and a man she disappeared with after the child’s mother was found dead. (Dec. 8)
Continue reading …SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully launches, returns from orbit (video)
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It may have hit a few snags earlier this week, but SpaceX’s slightly-delayed launch of its Dragon spacecraft looks to have gone off as well as anyone could have possibly hoped for. The craft blasted off from Cape Canaveral atop a Falcon 9 rocket earlier today, entered a “100 percent successful” low-earth orbit, and returned to Earth to make an on-target soft landing in the Pacific Ocean just a short while ago. Head on past the break for the launch video, and look for NASA to hold a complete post-flight press conference at 3:30pm EST at the link below (and on NASA TV). Continue reading SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully launches, returns from orbit (video) SpaceX’s Dragon spacecraft successfully launches, returns from orbit (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Dec 2010 14:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Islamophobia-obsessed Media Silent on Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes at Indiana U
December 8, 2010 No CommentMost Americans are probably unaware that Jews were the victims of more than eight times as many anti-religion hate crimes last year as were Muslims. And the reason is simple: anti-Muslim crimes receive far more media attention. Case in point: the media has been all but silent on a slew of anti-Semitic acts of vandalism at Indiana University, coinciding with the beginning of the celebration of Hanukkah (h/t Stephen Richer ): read more
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And he should know. Bangladesh is one of the nation that stands to be most devastated by the impacts of climate change — and it’s already being hit. The low-lying nation is extremely vulnerable to flooding, and the rising sea levels, increasing rainfall, and inland desertification are making global warming something of a perpetual perfect storm for the nation. Climate… Read the full story on TreeHugger
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