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HP will open source webOS
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After months of webOS twisting in the wind, HP has reportedly finalized its plans for the elegant mobile operating system. HP will keep webOS but submit it to an open source community so that other handset makers and tinkerers can use it.
In a press release, HP said its goals for the open source move include:
The goal of the project is to accelerate the open development of the webOS platform
HP will be an active participant and investor in the project
Good, transparent and inclusive governance to avoid fragmentation
Software will be provided as a pure open source project
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Microsoft might withdraw from CES, to focus on self-run events like Apple
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Apple’s success is evident recently, but unlike most other phone and PC makers, Cupertino is not participating in any of the major electronics shows like CES, MWC and CTIA. Now, we don’t consider this as good practice but the company has definitely built a name for itself and its zealous army of followers, so it has the attention and can afford this. Now, it seems its biggest PC rival Microsoft has decided to start following that example. At least, that’s what Mary Jo Foley of the Windows Weekly podcast got as an inside scoop.
Her source claims that 2012 will be the last year when Microsoft will have a big presence at CES with the traditional keynote served to the public by CEO Steve Ballmer...
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Untethered jailbreak for iOS 5.0 showcased on YouTube
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Love to jailbreak but hate to tether every time you reboot? Then help could soon be at hand courtesy of hacker Pod2g. He just put out a video showing off a new exploit that continues to work on an iPod Touch even after it has been switched off and on. It appears to be running on iOS 5.0 rather than 5.0.1, so some downgrading might be called for. We don't know when it'll be released to the masses, or how long it'll last once Apple catches wind, but in the meantime there are of course various alternatives if you can stomach the risks and don't mind a bit of USB tomfoolery.
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Apple slashes prices on refurbished iPad 2s, now starting from $419
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Now that Black Friday is long over, you might feel sorry you didn’t get any of those discounted iOS devices on November 25th. Don’t worry too much - if you’re okay with using a refurbished iPad, now seems to be a good time for it. Apple has just slashed prices on its latest tablet by $80 to the pretty affordable $419 for the basic 16GB Wi-Fi-only version. Both the black and the white versions get the discount, and when bundled with the free shipping, that’s a truly temptive offer.
iPad 2s with more memory - the 32GB and 64GB Wi-Fi-only versions - also got their prices slashed to $499 and $599 respectively.
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Samsung Wave 525 and Wave 533 won't get the bada 2.0 update
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Not all Samsung Wave phones will get the bada 2.0 update. The two models that are not in the “lucky group” (of devices that will get the update) are Wave 525 and Wave 533, both of which are stuck on the version 1.1. However, not all is gloom and doom, with Korean giant preparing the so called “Value Pack” for these two devices.
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Qualcomm unveils a pair of Snapdragon S4 chipsets
Like UnlikeQualcomm announced that it is adding a pair of new chipsets to its existing Snapdragon S4 family. Named MSM8625 and MSM8225, both chips incorporate a dual-core processor that tops at 1GHz, Adreno 203 graphics, and a 3G modem.
Thanks to their compatibility with older chipsets, such as the MSM7x27A and MSM7x25A, a phone manufacturer can start using the new chips in its Snapdragon S1-based handset designs without the need to alter them. That enables companies to quickly and efficiently produce budget-minded handsets that offer decent performance. The devices that will have the new chips inside them will most likely be marketed in countries that are currently transitioning to 3G wireless connect...
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Christie and Draper Inc Announce Solutions That Rock Showcase
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Christie and Draper Inc is proud to announce today Solution that Rock. This event is free to attend and introduces several of their new display solutions to organizations involved with professional AV rental staging, fixed installs, and corporate AV environments. The event is scheduled for December 13th at Scottsdale Studios in Scottsdale, Arizona. Christie is looking to display several of their most popular products, including their MicroTiles, HD projectors, and 2K LCD projectors.
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Qualcomm preps 1GHz Snapdragon S4s for dual-core upgrades
Like UnlikeQualcomm chose the Uplink expo to unveil a pair of Snapdragon S4 processors built expressly for boosting smartphones. Both the MSM8225 and MSM8625 are dual-core, 1GHz chips and use relatively modest Adreno 203 graphics, but are intended more for retrofitting. The two slot into the previous-generation MSM72x5A and MSM72x7A designs, letting a phone builder take an existing design and give it a big speed boost without having to engineer a completely new platform inside.
Both have 3G inside and are more likely to occupy budget smartphones. Qualcomm is helping to speed up the process of developing phones from scratch with the chipsets through a third-generation Qualcomm Reference Design platform ...
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Panasonic reveals 4.3-inch OLED smartphone with global ambitions, no name
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We knew that Panasonic's mobile division was summoning its strength for a return to the Old World, and finally we have some detail: it's aiming to bring an "ultra-slim D-shaped" Android smartphone with a slim bezel, 4.3-inch qHD OLED screen, NFC and some rugged credentials to Europe in March next year. The manufacturer hopes to use Europe as a stepping stone to the US, China and the rest of Asia, aiming to broaden its range of Android devices and sell at a total of nine million of them outside of Japan by the end of March 2016. Read on for the full PR.
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Bill Gates Might Return To Microsoft?
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A article from Fortune surfaced just today (12/8), discussing the possible rumor of Bill Gates returning to the helm of Microsoft. According to Fortune a prominent chief executive heard from someone close to Gates that he might be contemplating such a move.
The company's stock price has been a thorn in Ballmer's side for a decade. At the end of 1999, Microsoft's best year for market price, shares were at almost $60. When Ballmer took over as chief executive in January 2000, the stock was still over $50. With the burst of the tech bubble, Microsoft's stock dropped steeply and hovered around $25 area through much of the decade, excepting a short rally above $35 in late-2007 and a dip under $20...
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Google Engineers Launch Schemer, So You Can Go Do Fun Stuff
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A small group of Google engineers has launched Schemer, an invitation-only Web site dedicated to getting people off their PCs and outside, exploring.
The premise of Schemer is for members to contribute their own "schemes," or plans for cool things to do, as well as to explore schemes from other members or corporate "accomplices." The engineers announced Schemer on Google+.
"Ever wonder what to do? Us too. Schemer can help," the site's page says. "Whether it's exploring a new city, checking out a friend's movie recommendation, or just finding new activities for your weekends, Schemer lets you discover new things to do, share schemes with friends, and make the most of your day. Think you're up...
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Samsung Launches Galaxy S2 LTE White HD «
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Samsung Electronics has today launched Galaxy S2 White HD on which the color of ceramic white is applied to the front and back side, delivering clean, simple and elegant looks and feels.
An official from Samsung Electronics said “With the release of Galaxy S2 LTE White, customers now can add another choice to Galaxy S2 LTE Series. We expect the white version would be loved by female and young customers.”
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Intel to Retire its LGA1366 and LGA1156 Processors in 2012
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Since Ivy Bridge is still a few months away from release, Intel has decided to keep itself busy by sealing the fate of a bunch of older processors including the Core i7-930, i7-950, i7-960, i7-980 and i7-990X which are part of the LGA1366 platform, and the LGA1156-compatible Pentium G6950, G6960 and Core i3-540, i5-650, i5-660, i5-670, i5-680, i7-860 and i7-870.
These 45nm and 32nm CPUs are set to be available for further orders until June 29, 2012, and will continue to ship either until supplies are depleted (for the boxed versions) or until December 7th, 2012 (for the tray SKUs). As always, it's onwards and upwards.
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Bill Gates Building Nuke Plant for China
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What do you do when you've run out of things to spend money on, and everyone already uses your software? How about developing a nuclear plant with China? Sure! Bill Gates is doing just that, the AP reports. For science?
Although Gates says his baby nuclear energy company, TerraPower, is having "very good discussions" with China regarding the plant, the fact that he's throwing in a billion dollars over 5 years sounds like more than talk. The plant, however, will be a "Generation IV" reactor, which for now exists only on paper—and the tech isn't expected to start materializing until for at least a decade. Gen IV cores are expected to be safer, more efficient, create less waste that fades earli...
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Leaked BlackBerry Torch 9810 OS includes mobile hotspot
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Following up on the recent leak of a BlackBerry Bold 9900 OS with a new mobile hotspot feature, another build for the BlackBerry Torch 9810 has recently found its way into the wild. After sideloading it through the BlackBerry desktop software, you would be able to share your HSPA+ connection with up to 5 nearby gadgets over Wi-Fi, which is something most smartphones have been doing for years now, but RIM’s still playing catch-up.
The BlackBerry Torch 9810 launched over the summer on AT&T, and the AWS-compatible version recently found its way to Wind Mobile, Mobilicity, and T-Mobile. It’s fairly high-end by RIM’s standards, even though the exterior of the device looks pretty much identical to...
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