Verbatim , whose business is memory (and whose name means “to reproduce word for word,” by the way) has done a Rick Moranis job on its MediaShare NAS, resulting in the MediaShare Mini. One third the size of its predecessor, this guy retains its slight stature by going the Iomega iConnect route of eschewing on-board storage altogether for four USB ports (so it looks like you’ll have to factor the four thumb drives into the purchase price). And like the full-size MediaShare NAS server, this bad boy supports remote access via HTTP, support for a number of handhelds (including the iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, BlackBerry, Android, and Palm Pre), Facebook integration, DLNA-compliant media streaming, and more. Look for it now for an MSRP of $90. Verbatim’s diminutive MediaShare Mini NAS: memory not included originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve already got the Mac OS X update , and here’s iTunes 10.1. Next stop? iOS 4.2 . If your copy of iTunes isn’t pushing the update, you can head to Apple’s page where it’ll be there, waiting for you. In addition to paving way for the new iOS, iTunes 10.1 adds the much anticipated video AirPlay feature (it launched as audio only), so fire up that Apple TV and push yourself some vids! [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] iTunes 10.1 is out, brings video AirPlay and iOS 4.2 compatibility originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Reports are streaming in that suggest Burmese military authorities have authorized the release of pro-democracy superstar Aun San Suu Kyi after a national election in the dictator-led country. San Suu Kyi has lived the past seven years in house arrest and 15 of the past 21 years in state-sponsored detention. San Suu Kyi was allegedly already freed by the military regime with stipulations on where she could travel and with whom she could meet. But the Nobel Laureate has insisted in her unconditional freedom, maintaining another day in her detention residence. —JCL The BBC: Reports are coming out of Burma saying the military authorities have signed an order authorising the release of pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi. But hopes that the Nobel laureate would be freed on Friday appear to be fading. A leader of her National League for Democracy told 2,000 supporters gathered at the party headquarters to go home and return on Saturday. Read more Related Entries November 7, 2010 Burmese Polls Close November 5, 2010 Burma’s Junta Subverts the Internet
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Some people, especially those with insomnia, chronic nightmares, or sleep apnea, dread falling asleep. WebMD talks to experts about how to handle the fear of sleep.
Continue reading …Some people, especially those with insomnia, chronic nightmares, or sleep apnea, dread falling asleep. WebMD talks to experts about how to handle the fear of sleep.
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It’s not a secret: ASUS likes to roll out many ( and we mean many! ) variations of the same laptop. However, while most of the time the differences between the various model numbers — the PEs, PNs, UCs, UFs, etc. — usually don’t result in much, the $430 1015PN happens to be quite a system in comparison to the many other 1015 or 1215 models roaming the universe. Sure, it has the same chassis as the 1015PE we reviewed not too long ago, but inside it’s the first netbook to have Intel’s brand new dual-core N550 processor and NVIDIA’s Ion graphics. It’s arguably the most powerful 10-inch Atom netbook to ever hit the market, but there’s one thing that kills the experience for us. Find out just what that is in our full review after the break! Gallery: ASUS Eee PC 1015PN review Continue reading ASUS Eee PC 1015PN review ASUS Eee PC 1015PN review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A tussle within the Grand Ole Party is set to be arbitrated as prominent Michigan Republican Saul Anuzis has declared his intent to challenge Michael Steele, current GOP chairman, to an inter-party electoral contest about who will lead the Republicans into the 2012 election. —JCL The Associated Press via the Guardian: A prominent Michigan Republican said Friday he is running against Michael Steele, arguing the GOP can win in 2012 only if the party chairman steps out of the limelight and allows candidates to be the voice and face of the party. Saul Anuzis, who lost his bid for Republican National Committee chairman two years ago, made his plans known in an e-mail. “My agenda is very straightforward. I have no interest in running for office. I won’t be writing a book. It is not my goal to be famous,” said Anuzis, who promised to serve just one two-year term and work hard to elect Republicans “from the top to every township and city across this great country of ours.” Read more Related Entries November 12, 2010 A View From the Cheap Seats November 11, 2010 Rank-and-File Frustration
Continue reading …Natural Disaster Damages to Triple by 2100 – Not Counting Climate Change
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photo: Smanewerkende Hulporganisaties / Creative Commons A new report by the UN and the World Bank throws some more stats on the pile: By the end of this century, financial loss caused by natural disasters alone will rise to $185 billion every year, even without fa… Read the full story on TreeHugger
Continue reading …The Week in Pictures: Bluefin Tuna’s Booming Black Market, Cyclist Hit and Run and More (Slideshow)
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Investigative journalists have blown the lid on the plight of the Bluefin tuna in a shocking new report that dishes the dirty details of the $4 billion black market in this critically endangered fish. This week, we also report the news of a cyclist who was the victim of a hit and run by a money manager for Smith Barney; the story of a group of activists who planted a hidden webcam in an Israeli factory farm; more great, green gift ideas from our Holiday Gift Guides, and more in a roundup of the most interesting, most popular, and most bizarre stories.
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