FLUD is an iPad app that allows you to more easily read the news. The app pulls data from various websites and presents the information in a more easy to read layout. The layout uses large thumbnails that you can slide sideways to get to different stories. 3 or so rows of sites are visible on the screen, each with a scrolling news stream. When selecting the story the other thumbs move to the edge or bottom of the screen to load up the full story on screen. [Read more…]
FLUD iPad News Reader
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Sony and TomTom Create New Navigation System
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Sony and TomTom have created a new set of satnav systems that combine the expertise of each company to create an all-round “potentially” good navigation and audio system for cars.
The new models are the XNV-770BT and the XNV-660BT. The 770BT model has a 7 inch screen a dnt eh 660BT has a 6.1 inch screen.
The AV side of the system is controlled by Sony and is capable of creating a virtual 5.1 setup. Each unit has a capacitive touchscreen. [Read more…]
Notion Ink Adam UI Details Arrive
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The Notion Ink Adam is almost here. In a new blog post, the company behind the tablet show a few more details about the user interface and what can be expected from the UI.
The UI will be using various 3D effects and will be based around the OpenGL engine. It will use heavy acceleration to make it smooth.
“The UI is totally unique and calls for a very small but crucial change in the Application Architecture to use the UI to the fullest of the extent. [The] UI is largely inspired from real world metaphors like magazines, wire-frames, newsletters. Even the color you will find will remind you of paper” Rohan Shravan, Notion Ink
Samsung Galaxy Tab Arrives on T-Mobile US Site
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab is nearing launch. Over in the US, a webpage on the T-Mobile site has been uploaded to show some details about the new tablet device.
Unfortunately, T-Mobile do not list the full details which everyone wants to know… ie, the price. We have seen leaks up to this point showing it to have a subsidized price tag of about $200 to $300 (perhaps even $400) but nothing actually set in stone. [Read more…]
Windows Phone 6 gets Spotify – WP7 Version Coming Soon
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For those of you who use Windows Phone 6 (WM6 we should say), you are now able to download and use Spotify on your smartphone.
The usual features are available such as streaming over 2.5/3G networks as well as downloading music for offline listening.
As well as launching a version of Spotify for Windows Mobile 6.5, we also hear a new version is in the works ready for when Windows Phone 7 is launched. [Read more…]
T-Mobile G2 Released Early
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Tmonews is reporting that the T-Mobile G2 has gone on sale early. It isn’t clear if this is at all locations around the US, or if it is just in some select stores and early.
The official release date is supposed to be a couple of days away on October 6 although it seems it is now becoming available now (or as of yesterday). [Read more…]
Moleskine iPad and iPhone Cases Launched
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A good number of iPad and iPhone cases are available. One of the ones we have been looking out for is the Moleskine iPad case. This particular case uses the regular Moleskine style covers and has rounded corners and a strong elastic band to hold it closed.
The Moleskine iPad case (and iPhone model) has a built in notepad that allows you to write paper notes whilst on the move if needed.
The features and style of both Covers are those of a classic Moleskine notebook: sleek rounded corners, strong elastic band, and the legendary smooth black cover. Inside, a lighter suede lining protects the electronic device against impact and scratches, alongside a Volant notebook with plain pages.
Google Street View Now on All Continents
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Last week, we reported on Google Street View hitting Antartica. We also note now that Street View is also available in Brazil and Ireland and is now available across all continents around the world.
Google Street View was first introduced in May of 2007. At launch the data was limited to just a few cities in the US although it quickly came to some parts of England. Moving closer to now, we can access almost any street in the UK and actually see a lot of of Street View imagery from around the world. [Read more…]
Verizon to Credit Customers for Incorrect Data Charges
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Verizon [VZ] will be paying back up to $90 million to customers who were charged for using data when they didn’t have a data plan. Verizon has looked back over several years to find that some customers have been charged for something they haven’t used.
About 15 million customers will be notified about the mistake over the next two months and each of which will fall in the refund category of a $2 to $6 refund. [Read more…]
HTC HD7 Specs Leak
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More details of the HTC HD7 have leaked. This time the news comes from a tipster who posted some specs from O2 Germany on to a popular blog.
What we know is that the HD7 will be a Windows Phone 7 device. It will be a flagship smartphone. The processor running inside will be clocked at 1GHz. For storage it will have 8GB and the camera will be 5 megapixels.
For connectivity it will have wireless 802.11b/g/n. [Read more…]
Custom MacBook Tablet Conversion – $50
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This MacBook Tablet mod cost around $50 to build. Getting it working required just a touchscreen to be purchased which from what Gizmodo report, it costs $50. Other than that it’s just a matter of soldering bits together (carefully).
The new touchscreen added to the device is basically sunk in to the lid of the laptop. This essentially means that a lot of hacking and cutting up the MacBook needed to be done, but as can be seen, the results aren’t too bad at all. [Read more…]
T-Mobile myTouch Appears on T-Mobile Site
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The T-Mobile myTouch was just mentioned here in the last hour. We now see that a page on the T-Mobile.com website has been put up that provides a few more details about the device as well as indicating its closer than we thought to launch day.
The HSPA+ connection allows the device to download data at up to 14.4 Mbps. This, of course, assumes you are in the best spot for network connectivity to reach maximum.
We also learn that the device uses the “Genius Button” that lets users use voice commands to access various functions of the phone. [Read more…]
