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Microsoft says 74 percent of work PCs still use Windows XP, extends downgrade rights until 2020

Admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:47:00 +0000

The latest Microsoft operating system may be selling seven copies a second , but it’s no match for the behemoth Windows XP, still the most popular OS in the world despite recent nefarious attempts (we kid) to invoke spontaneous shutdowns , slow hard drives and trigger blue screens . In fact, a Microsoft exec admitted today that practically three-quarters of business computers still run the nine-year-old OS on hardware averaging 4.4 years old, and Computerworld ‘s now reporting Microsoft will extend XP’s lifespan through 2020 (you read that right) as a result.

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Samsung quietly expands its 3D Blu-ray player lineup with a few updated models

Admin — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:56:00 +0000

Don’t be surprised to see a couple of new Samsung Blu-ray players on the shelf at local or online retailers while shopping, as it’s rolling out new 3D capable models in the BD-C5900, BD-C6800 and BD-C7900. The $399 (MSRP) BD-C7900 updates the older BD-C6900 with two HDMI outs, useful for those with an older receiver that isn’t HDMI 1.4 compatible , while the $279 BD-C6800 seems to have all the features of the BD-C6900 except for that porthole on top, and comes in at a lower price

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Google Open Spot alerts Android users to freed parking spaces

Angel — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:02:00 +0000

Oh, sure — this has certainly been tried before , but given that things like this need a critical mass of followers to be effective, we’re particularly jazzed about Google ‘s own initiative. Dubbed ‘Open Spot,’ this bloody brilliant Android (2.0 and up) application enables motorists to search for unclaimed spaces that have been reported by other Open Spot users, and once they head elsewhere, it allows them to mark their spot as open and available.

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Confirmed: HTC Sync lets tethered AT&T Aria sideload apps

Admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 11:48:00 +0000

Looks like more than HTC’s description was erroneous yesterday afternoon — we’ve just confirmed that the HTC Sync desktop client for the AT&T Aria allows users to install third-party apps on non-rooted devices, just as promised . We ran some quick tests, and while it doesn’t actually enable anything on the handset end, it most certainly does allow those of you with Windows PCs (or VMware) to sideload APKs like Swype over USB with a simple drag-and-drop maneuver. Given how quickly the company sought to correct our original post on the subject, we’d expect HTC will be issuing a rather different version of the software soon, so hit up that source link, pound in your serial number, grab the EXE, and get while the getting’s good.

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HTC Aria update for AT&T enables mobile hotspot, sideloaded app support (update: disappointment)

Admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 15:08:00 +0000

Well, this is genuinely awesome: it seems AT&T is pulling back from its ban on third-party sideloaded apps on its Android devices, because HTC has just released an Aria update that enables them (either that or HTC just went rogue here, but we highly doubt it).

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PlayStation Blu-ray 3D update arrives in September; 3D photo, PlayTV and YouTube support to follow

Admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:26:00 +0000

Just in case you weren’t really sure how deep into this 3DTV thing Sony is, senior director of Sony Europe Mick Hocking announced the PS3′s update for Blu-ray 3D movie playback will be released in September — but it won’t stop there. Expect future firmware upgrades that give the PS3 3D rendering for photos (.mpo files), any broadcasts it can pick up on PlayTV , and even YouTube videos. Not running out the door to buy one yet

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Sony’s latest Cyber-shots boast 3D sweep panorama, background defocusing

Admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:56:00 +0000

It’s getting to be that time of the year again — time for Sony to expand / refresh its Cyber-shot lineup. Say hello to the 14.1 megapixel T99 and the 12.2 megapixel WX5 and TX9

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Sony’s latest Cyber-shots boast 3D sweep panorama, background defocusing

Canon updates EOS-1D Mark IV and Rebel T2i / 550D firmware, squashes manual exposure movie bug

Admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 22:11:00 +0000

When we asked fine readers like yourself how you’d improve the EOS-1D Mark IV and Rebel T2i not a soul mentioned manually exposed video, but if you were personally plagued by a jittery aperture when shooting said footage with certain lenses (a bug that previously appeared in the 5D Mark II ) you’ll be happy to hear Canon diligently decided to fix the issue anyhow. The 1.0.8 firmware updates for both aforementioned DSLRs are now available at our source link, but unless you’ve personally had a problem they may not be worth your time; Canon’s changelog shows aside from fixing a few menu misspellings, the new code does absolutely nothing else.

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YouTube launches Leanback, mobile site gets HTML5 revamp (video)

Admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:14:00 +0000

Looks like YouTube ‘s having quite the day. The site has officially rolled out Leanback, its television-friendly interface first espied during Google TV’s big unveiling .

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Samsung Intercept is up for pre-order, might launch this weekend

Admin — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 12:33:00 +0000

Sure, the Epic 4G seems awesome — but that doesn’t mean Sprint can (or should) abandon the midrange Android market, right?

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Samsung Intercept is up for pre-order, might launch this weekend