iPhone gets UberTwitter client, BlackBerrys have one less reason to exist
November 24, 2010 No Comment
If the name UberTwitter sounds familiar, that’ll be because it’s one of the more popular mobile Twitter clients, accounting for 10 million tweets each day from BlackBerry users around the globe. And now it’s also available on the iPhone. Citing the “growing dominance” of Apple’s one-device-to-rule-them-all mobile platform, the UberTwitter crew has decided to expand its offering with a new open beta, which is available to download now. The major distinguishing feature being touted is something called UberView, which allows access to links within tweets without exiting the app or opening up a new window within it. Looks a pretty slick idea, but there are still some early issues to be ironed out — as with all beta iterations — and a final v1.0 should be ready to do battle with Twitter’s official app by the middle of December. Continue reading iPhone gets UberTwitter client, BlackBerrys have one less reason to exist iPhone gets UberTwitter client, BlackBerrys have one less reason to exist originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 03:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Planners of Muslim community center in lower Manhattan apply for $5 million government grant from funds allocated for rehabilitation of businesses harmed by 9/11 attacks
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Police say all 29 workers missing in a New Zealand coal mine are dead after a second explosion Wednesday that no one could have survived. (Nov. 24)
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US president calls on China to pressure North Korea into stopping provocations following Tuesday’s attack; White House says US, South Korea decided to hold joint military drills, enhance training
Continue reading …WD TV Live media players gain Blockbuster on Demand, USB wireless keyboard support
November 24, 2010 No Comment
It’s not like anyone could predict the media streamer war that would erupt in 2010, but it looks like Western Digital’s taking things pretty seriously. The company has just issued a somewhat major overhaul for its WD TV Live Plus and WD TV Live media players, adding Facebook support while also giving US-based users the ability to instantly rent or purchase movies via Blockbuster on Demand. Post-firmware update, users will also be able to tap into Deezer (an on-demand music service), Flingo (another internet TV portal) and AccuWeather (a place that “forecasts” what’s happening in our “atmosphere”). Potentially more important than all of that, however, is the addition of USB wireless keyboard support — simply plug in a USB wireless dongle that ships with most every wireless keyboard out there, and you’ll be free to update your Facebook status or search for “Bed Intruder Song” through YouTube, all from the comfort of your sofa. Huzzah! Continue reading WD TV Live media players gain Blockbuster on Demand, USB wireless keyboard support WD TV Live media players gain Blockbuster on Demand, USB wireless keyboard support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …By Ruth Marcus Some of the loudest howls of outrage over the new airport security rules emanate from those who would be quickest to blame the Obama administration for not doing enough to protect us if a bomber did slip through. Related Entries November 22, 2010 Thanksgiving for Nothing November 22, 2010 Power and the Tiny Acts of Rebellion
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Several hundred people lined up Tuesday night to get a copy of former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin’s new book and have her sign it. She kicked off her national book tour at a store in north Phoenix. (Nov. 23)
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A Mexican distiller unveiled what it hopes will become the world’s most expensive tequila in a platinum bottle with more than 4000 diamonds. Hacienda La Capilla hopes the newest creation will fetch about $3 million. (Nov.24)
Continue reading …LG BD690 is the first Blu-ray player certified for Wi-Fi direct, keeps Bluetooth paranoid
November 24, 2010 No Comment
The possibilities teased in 2009 by Wi-Fi Direct have probably kept Bluetooth up at night, and we’re sure the commencement of device certification last month hasn’t helped, either. Now the LG BD960 has emerged as the first Blu-ray player on the Wi-Fi Direct certification list, hinting direct P2P communication in our home theaters among WiFi devices (without the need for a routing middleman) could soon go from fiction to fact. Unfortunately, mum’s still the word on shipping and pricing. The mere chance however that the player could stream content to any other WiFi-equipped device — Direct certified or not — is a big enough deal to give our dedicated media streamers Defarge-like glances already. Particularly, if the BD960 comes packed with features similar its suspected predecessor the LG-BD390 , which can stream both Netflix, Vudu, and DLNA network content, as well as play DivX HD 1080p content. Until more details surface though, we’ll simply have to keep reminding our poor Galaxy S that it isn’t destined to be alone in this cold, cruel world forever. LG BD690 is the first Blu-ray player certified for Wi-Fi direct, keeps Bluetooth paranoid originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Nov 2010 02:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Highlights of this day in history: Jack Ruby fatally shoots Lee Harvey Oswald in Dallas; Charles Darwin publishes theory of evolution; Hijacker known as DB Cooper parachutes out of plane with ransom money; Queen’s Freddie Mercury dies. (Nov. 24)
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