Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ following backlash, promises multicamera support and other updates
June 29, 2011 No Comment
Though Apple took to the pages of The New York Times last week to respond to a chorus of criticism about Final Cut Pro X , it’s clear the company is going to have to go a little further in assuaging videographers who were alarmed to learn that the built-from-the-ground-up software omits certain key features found in Final Cut Pro 7. The outfit has posted an FAQ page on its site, which answers oft-repeated questions, yes, but also reassures users that some — but not all — of these features are on the way. Specifically, Apple promised that multicamera editing is coming as part of the “next major release” and that XML exporting is on the agenda, too. Additionally, volume licensing for orders of 20 or more will be available “soon,” while an update this summer will allow users to use metadata tags to categorize audio tracks by type and then export them from Final Cut Pro X. Still, you’re going to have to get used to the fact that you can’t import old FCP files without data loss– and don’t expect updates for tape-based editing, either. As always, hit that source link for the full spill. Apple posts Final Cut Pro X FAQ following backlash, promises multicamera support and other updates originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 16:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Remember the good old days when a gigabyte was considered a lot of space ? Improvements in hard disk technology have allowed the humble magnetic drive to reach the dizzying heights of multiple terabytes of storage , but Cisco foresees a future that’s a few orders of magnitude more impressive. Pinpointing 2015 as the commencement of what it calls the zettabyte era, the company has put together a handy infographic to show us just how much data can be fit into one: you can alternatively think of it as the equivalent of 250 billion DVDs, 36 million years of HD video, or the volume of the Great Wall of China if you allow an 11oz cup of coffee to represent a gigabyte of data. So “zetta” must be Greek for one hell of a lot, but what Cisco expects is that we’ll be pushing that much information around the web each year by 2015. Any bets on how many exabytes of it will be to stream videos of cats diving into cardboard boxes? Visualized: a zettabyte originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Alcatel-Lucent’s FP3 network processor routes at 400Mbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams
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Looks like the world wide web is seeing a few upgrades this week. Shortly after NC State announced a new methodology for routing fiber optic connections more quickly, in flies Alcatel-Lucent with a shiny new network processor to make things even faster . The FP3 that was announced this week promises a “fourfold increase in performance over the fastest IP network available,” supporting 400Gbps transmission speeds while cutting power consumption by up to 50 percent. The chip’s been demonstrated to the powers that be this week, and it’s reportedly designed to “address tomorrow’s demand for ultra-high performance public and private IP networks.” How so, you ask? A sole FP3 could handle 70,000 simultaneous HD video streams or 8.4 million simultaneous retail cloud sessions, and quite frankly, could make the 100 Gigabit Ethernet standards that were used to look like old hat. But hey — who’s kvetching about that? Continue reading Alcatel-Lucent’s FP3 network processor routes at 400Mbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams Alcatel-Lucent’s FP3 network processor routes at 400Mbps, handles 70,000 simultaneous HD streams originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 14:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …OnLive CEO reveals ‘entirely new approach’ to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon’s Law
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“In advance, yes — you’re right, it’s impossible. But nonetheless, we have ten radios all working at the same frequency, all at the Shannon limit… and there’s no interference.” You may not fully grok the significance of that statement, but anyone heavily involved in solving the wireless bandwidth crisis is probably dropjawed. For a little background, there’s a perceived limit in wireless known as Shannon’s Law, which largely explains why no one can watch a YouTube clip on their EVO at Michigan Stadium. For whatever reason, it’s been assumed that this law was fundamentally unbreakable, but it looks as if an unlikely member of society may have just overrode expectations. OnLive’s CEO Steve Perlman recently revealed a breakthrough from Rearden Companies — in short, they’ve figured out a workaround, and in testing, it’s doing things like “removing dead zones” altogether. His slide, shown during a presentation at Columbia, notes that the implications here are “profound,” and we couldn’t agree more. Do yourself a solid and hit play in the video below the break — we’ve fast-forwarded to where this section begins. Continue reading OnLive CEO reveals ‘entirely new approach’ to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon’s Law OnLive CEO reveals ‘entirely new approach’ to wireless, credits Rearden for toppling Shannon’s Law originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Art Lebedev’s Optimus Mini Six enters production, Popularis unsurprisingly delayed
June 29, 2011 No Comment
We were a bit skeptical when we heard that the notoriously delay-riddled Art Lebedev Studio would be releasing a follow-up to its Optimus Mini Three keyboard this year, but it looks like the Mini Six is moving ever closer to reality. Yesterday, the company unveiled new images of the USB-powered peripheral, confirming that it’s in “early production” and slated for release later this year. True to its name, the latest addition to the Optimus family features six LCD shortcut keys, though pricing and precise availability remain a mystery. As for that pricey Optimus Popularis keyboard we saw exactly a year ago, its release has been delayed until 2012 — which, in Lebedevese, means “anytime within the next decade.” In the meantime, you can feast your eyes on an extra image of the Mini Six, waiting for you after the break. Continue reading Art Lebedev’s Optimus Mini Six enters production, Popularis unsurprisingly delayed Art Lebedev’s Optimus Mini Six enters production, Popularis unsurprisingly delayed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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iRiver has spent the past couple of years testing the e-reader waters , but the company may now be ready to plunge into the deeper end of the pool, with its first Android tablet. A blogger in Korea recently spotted the slate, believed to be the seven-inch MX100, during an iRiver event in China. According to the source, it’s powered by a 1GHz Samsung Hummingbird core, runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and is equipped with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi — not exactly cutting-edge stuff, but at least it’s not Bubble Yum-flavored . There’s been no official confirmation from iRiver yet, nor do we have any details on pricing or availability, but you can head past the break to see a semi-recent commercial from LG U+, in which the MX100 makes a brief cameo around the 0:15 mark. Continue reading iRiver’s MX100 Android tablet spotted in China? (video) iRiver’s MX100 Android tablet spotted in China? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Remember how excited we all were when we found out that Android 2.3.4 would bring video chat to Google Talk on the Nexus S? Only to have our hopes and dreams smashed when we discover that it didn’t work over 3G on T-Mobile. Well, it seems the carrier has quietly flipped a switch, and now all you Nexus owners can GChat face-to-face over HSPA+. Surely this an historic day, one that will go down in the annals of mobile history — or, you know, at least one that deserves an exasperated ” finally! ” Check out the video proof after the break. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Google Talk video chat finally available over T-Mobile 3G and 4G (video) Google Talk video chat finally available over T-Mobile 3G and 4G (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Google+ looks… a little different. Almost as if it didn’t even come from Google. And those drag-and-drop circles ? Luscious. Turns out, there’s a reason for everything, and he goes by Andy Hertzfeld. According to an investigative piece put up by Wired , Andy’s actually credited as being the “original Mac guy,” responsible for software and user interface design while working for Apple between 1979 and 1984. He picked up a new role at Goog in 2005, but according to the report, “he had previously felt constrained because its design standards didn’t allow for individual creativity.” That all changed with Emerald Sea, a diddy that would eventually become known as the search giant’s most ambitious foray yet into the wide world of social networking. It’s bruited that Andy was given the freedom to go wild whilst designing Google+, and it shows — the interface throughout is about as intuitive as one could ever hope. ‘Course, it takes more than good design to seal a project, but there’s no doubt that this is one heck of a start. The rest of the story? Tucked away in that source link, just south of here. Andy Hertzfeld, ‘former Macintosh wizard,’ designed the Google+ Project originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 10:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Porsche ACC InnoDrive handles all the pedals, takes the lead out of your foot
June 29, 2011 No Comment
When we took a deeper look into the technology that makes a Porsche a Porsche , we experienced neck-snapping acceleration and yawn-inducing traction control, but never did we get the feeling that the car was actually driving itself. That could change soon, Autoblog catching the keys to a Porsche Panamera S test mule outfitted with something called ACC InnoDrive. ACC stands for Adaptive Cruise Control, while InnoDrive stands for (wait for it) Innovative Drive. It’s basically cruise control with a brain, having a fully mapped-out route and knowing not only the severity of upcoming turns but also elevation changes and posted speed limits. In other words: it figures out how fast it should be going and even stops when it should, letting you go the entire distance without having to apply loafer to pedal — assuming no intersections. Porsche isn’t saying when we might see this technology coming to a dearly expensive options package near you, but assures us its cars never completely drive themselves: “We will not touch the steering, trust us. That hands-on aspect is key to the Porsche experience.” Porsche ACC InnoDrive handles all the pedals, takes the lead out of your foot originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …OCZ’s RevoDrive 3 X2 review roundup: SSD melts faces with 1.5GBps read and 1.2GBps write speeds
June 29, 2011 No Comment
Did our footage of OCZ’s new RevoDrive 3 X2 whet your appetite for more info on the super speedy SSD? Well, your wish is the web’s command, and we’ve got a full roundup of reviews that’ll tell you all you need to know. After putting OCZ’s latest through its paces, the consensus is that the SSD is seriously quick in remembering and retrieving data. According to Tom’s Hardware , the RevoDrive 3 X2 — with its max 1.5GBps read and 1.2GBps write speeds — “smokes everything” they’ve had pass through their lab. However, AnandTech noted that such capacious bandwidth is “simply overkill” for most users, as the drive only really flexes its muscles once the queue depth increases from enterprise-level workloads. Several sites noted that the drive’s lack of TRIM support was also a concern, and that more cost effective (albeit slower) storage solutions can be had with a DIY RAID array of SATA SSDs . Of course, you don’t have to take our word for it, get down to the nitty gritty in the links below. Read – Hot Hardware Read – AnandTech Read – Tom’s Hardware Read – PC Perspective Read – The SSD Review OCZ’s RevoDrive 3 X2 review roundup: SSD melts faces with 1.5GBps read and 1.2GBps write speeds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Jun 2011 07:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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