Apple announces Final Cut Pro X, rebuilt from ground up with 64-bit support
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Apple’s just announced Final Cut Pro X at NAB. The new video editing suite was built from ground up, and now comes with 64-bit support to allow editors make use of more than 4GB of RAM. Developing… Apple announces Final Cut Pro X, rebuilt from ground up with 64-bit support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 22:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nintendo’s miniature white monolith has sold like gangbusters for long enough that we’re wary it’ll ever get cheap, but a trusted source tells us a price cut is indeed headed our way — and that the Nintendo Wii will cost just $150 starting May 15th. The timing would make some sense, given how Nintendo’s profits have tanked for a while due to flagging hardware sales , and just last month Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime hinted that the Wii’s price might be a potential variable to change that in an interview with Gamasutra . Still, we’re not fully convinced that Nintendo would announce a price cut then, rather than, say, at the Electronics Entertainment Expo in June, and it’s not like the company to let this sort of announcement leak out, but if you find a shiny new copy of Mario Kart Wii in a $150 console bundle this time next month, don’t say we didn’t warn you. Nintendo cutting Wii price to $150 on May 15th? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 21:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Can’t stop banging out Rebecca Black’s oh-so-infectious jams on your knickerbockers? Korg’s Wavedrum Mini won’t make Friday any less awful, but it could make your inexcusable actions a wee bit less annoying. The Q3-bound Mini crams the company’s digital drum pad tech into a portable package with a built in speaker, and its myriad buttons let you choose from 100 different sounds including strings, synth tones, and a gaggle of percussion instruments. You’ll also get 100 preset rhythms for those who prefer their instruments play themselves, but surely that’s not you… right ? Heck, there’s even a loop function so you can build layer upon layer (upon layer!) of cacophonous noise. The best part, however, is the included sensor, which can be clipped to almost anything, turning your ceaseless toe tapping into bass hits. If you can’t wait to see it in action, take a gander at the exceedingly long demo video after the break. Continue reading Korg Wavedrum Mini makes music from your nervous tics (video) Korg Wavedrum Mini makes music from your nervous tics (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Can’t stop banging out Rebecca Black’s oh-so-infectious jams on your knickerbockers? Korg’s Wavedrum Mini won’t make Friday any less awful, but it could make your inexcusable actions a wee bit less annoying. The Q3-bound Mini crams the company’s digital drum pad tech into a portable package with a built in speaker, and its myriad buttons let you choose from 100 different sounds including strings, synth tones, and a gaggle of percussion instruments. You’ll also get 100 preset rhythms for those who prefer their instruments play themselves, but surely that’s not you… right ? Heck, there’s even a loop function so you can build layer upon layer (upon layer!) of cacophonous noise. The best part, however, is the included sensor, which can be clipped to almost anything, turning your ceaseless toe tapping into bass hits. If you can’t wait to see it in action, take a gander at the exceedingly long demo video after the break. Continue reading Korg Wavedrum Mini makes music from your nervous tics (video) Korg Wavedrum Mini makes music from your nervous tics (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 20:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Chumby has never exactly been a device for everyone, and that’s not likely to change with the new Chumby 8 that’s recently started shipping. Those that do want a Chumby, however, aren’t likely to be disappointed by the new 8-inch model. According to CNET’s review of the device, the Chumby 8 is simply the “best and biggest Chumby yet,” with the larger display and additional USB ports making it better suited for use as a photo frame or media player, while the plethora of apps available make it as versatile as ever. Of course, it is still a Chumby, which CNET notes makes for an increasingly difficult sell in a world filled with tablets, smartphones, and widget-filled TVs. Hit up the source link below for the full review. Chumby 8 gets reviewed, dubbed ‘best and biggest Chumby yet’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Andi-One universal remote runs Android 2.1, does more than change channels
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Like many universal remote controls , the Andi-One boasts compatibility with thousands of devices; unlike most, however, it runs on Android 2.1. This 3.5-inch capacitive touchscreen clicker can check email, browse the web, control your HTPC’s mouse and keyboard, run over 100,000 Android apps, act as a VoIP phone, and even kick movies directly to your TV through an HDMI enabled charging cradle. It doesn’t just control your entertainment devices — it is one. For the first time ever, your remote control is giving you the choice between changing the channel, and playing Angry Birds — if that’s not innovation, we don’t know what is. She’s available now for $350 — a bargain to some, but not exactly compelling for those who already own a smartphone . Continue reading Andi-One universal remote runs Android 2.1, does more than change channels Andi-One universal remote runs Android 2.1, does more than change channels originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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DisplayLink adapters are a-dime-a-dozen these days, dutifully displaying our desktop environments on other displays not connected via traditional monitor interfaces. Pumping out video content to the big screen has been simplified, sure, but audio has always been the Achilles heel of the diminutive dongles. Enter Iogear , whose GUC2025H USB External HD A/V Adapter solves this exact problem — without taking up any additional ports to boot. The 4.2- x .63- x 2.8-inch box supports a max resolution of 1920 x 1080, and will output via HDMI when connected via standard USB. At a nickel under $100, the price seems to be about right, though we wouldn’t have complained if the company had thrown in an HDMI to DVI converter for good measure. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Iogear’s USB-to-HDMI adapter brings a soundtrack to the DisplayLink party Iogear’s USB-to-HDMI adapter brings a soundtrack to the DisplayLink party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …DisplayLink adapters are a-dime-a-dozen these days, dutifully displaying our desktop environments on other displays not connected via traditional monitor interfaces. Pumping out video content to the big screen has been simplified, sure, but audio has always been the Achilles heel of the diminutive dongles. Enter Iogear , whose GUC2025H USB External HD A/V Adapter solves this exact problem — without taking up any additional ports to boot. The 4.2- x .63- x 2.8-inch box supports a max resolution of 1920 x 1080, and will output via HDMI when connected via standard USB. At a nickel under $100, the price seems to be about right, though we wouldn’t have complained if the company had thrown in an HDMI to DVI converter for good measure. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Iogear’s USB-to-HDMI adapter brings a soundtrack to the DisplayLink party Iogear’s USB-to-HDMI adapter brings a soundtrack to the DisplayLink party originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 18:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Pieceable Viewer lets devs share iOS apps, personal feelings through a browser
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For developers not quite ready to offer their iOS creations in the App Store, a new service promises to suck the grunt work out of bouncing works-in-progress off others. Pieceable Viewer is the magical program in question, launching today to let devs publish a copy of their apps to a private website, whose link they can share with beta testers, clients, and fellow code monkeys. Viewer generates a single line of code for sharing and, irony of all ironies, uses Flash to simulate apps inside the browser. It could be compelling for freelancers working with clients who don’t happen to own an iPhone, and , adds the company’s CEO, it helps devs circumvent Apple’s 100-device limit. All this from a company whose existing product enables people with no coding experience to build apps. You can try it for free, with one person able to view one app, and a link that expires after an hour. Upgrade to a $30-a-month plan for three simultaneous views of up to five applications, and links that don’t expire. (For unlimited apps, you’ll have to spring for the $60 monthly plan, which lets up to ten people peep at once.) As for all you Android enthusiasts, your version is up next ( surprise, surprise ). Pieceable Viewer lets devs share iOS apps, personal feelings through a browser originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 17:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Hey, guess what? Adobe has found yet another serious security flaw in Flash . Surprised? Neither are we. And we can already hear the iOS fanboys warming up their commenting fingers. The vulnerability affects all platforms, including Android, though only attacks on Windows have been seen in the wild so far. Just like last month’s exploit , this one is spreading via malicious .swf files embedded in Office documents, only this time it’s Word instead of Excel being targeted (a hacker’s gotta keep it fresh, after all). Once again Reader and Acrobat are also vulnerable, but attacks can be thwarted using Reader’s Protected Mode. When exactly Adobe plans on plugging this hole is anyone’s guess. Until then, might we suggest you become friends with a little browser extension called FlashBlock? Adobe finds another ‘critical’ flaw in Flash, Steve Jobs smiles smugly originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Apr 2011 16:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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