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<title><![CDATA[Road Trip Pic of the Week, 11/25: What is this]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Nov 2010 08:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Gaming</category>
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<description><![CDATA[If you know what this is and where it was taken, you could win a prize in the Picture of the Week challenge.(Credit:Daniel Terdiman/CNET)Happy Thanksgiving! What a futuristic place. And is that a Space Shuttle in the center there But what is this, and where is it locatedIf you know, you could win a prize in the CNET Road Trip Picture of the Week challenge. If you have those answers--and this week, I want you to be really specific--please e-mail them to me no later than 6 p.m. PDT Friday (to daniel--dot--terdiman--at--cnet--dot--com, and PLEASE include &quot;Picture of the Week&quot; in the subject line). I'll choose a winner at random from among everyone who sends in both pieces of the correct answer. Please forgive me if you don't hear from me if you're not the winner. I get dozens of responses. Also, I've turned off comments because some people would post the correct answers there. I hate to shut down discussion, but I want you to figure out the answer on your own.One caveat: no individual can win more than two prizes. Also, for everyone who played regularly during Road Trip 2010, please note that this is the 14th of the weekly Picture of the Week challenges. With Road Trip 2010 officially finished--and therefore no more new Road Trip pictures per se--the challenge is now taking place each Thursday, and the photos could come from anywhere, not just Road Trip 2010 locations, and might be related to stories I've written in the past. So, please have fun playing today, and then come back each Thursday. For most of the summer, Geek Gestalt was on Road Trip 2010. After driving more than 18,000 miles in the Rocky Mountains, the Pacific Northwest, the Southwest and the Southeast over the last four years, I drove 5,266 miles this summer looking for the best in technology, science, military, nature, aviation and more throughout the American Northeast. You can follow me on Twitter at @GreeterDan and @RoadTrip and find the project on Facebook.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[This week in Crave: The dynamic Duo edition]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:10:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Dan Ackerman checks out the unusual design on the Dell Inspiron Duo convertible tablet. (Credit:Sarah Tew/CNET)Too busy dreading those airport virtual strip searches to keep up with Crave this week Here's what you missed while you were getting ready for your X-ray close-up.  &amp;149' David Katzmaier faced life after cable.  &amp;149' We got our hands on the Dell Inspiron Duo.  &amp;149'PlayStation 3, say hello to Vudu. &amp;149' A 103-inch plasma TV in 3D! For just $100K! &amp;149' Or, you could just turn your iPad into a tellie. &amp;149' Eric and Bonnie took onWindows Phone 7.  &amp;149' See London--at 80 gorgeous gigapixels. &amp;149' Beatles-branded iGear: We'd love it, yeah, yeah, yeah. (Credit:PeeWee PC) &amp;149' Is comparing iOS and console game totals fair &amp;149' Get to know the birds in Angry Birds.  &amp;149' Kids need Netbooks too, right &amp;149' This bike rack totally sucks. Got a story tip that doesn't suck Tell us all about it at crave at cnet dot com. We promise, no pat-downs required! <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[iFixit digs into Microsoft Kinect's guts]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:11:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Microsoft Kinect(Credit:Josh Lowensohn/CNET)Microsoft's Kinect motion-gaming peripheral, which launched yesterday, has already been torn apart by the folks over at iFixit, who have revealed some rather interesting components inside the device.iFixit, a DIY repair site, was apparently quite surprised by what is packed into the relatively small Kinect. The site said the device boasts so many built-in sensors, that only the Pleo dinosaur robot comes close to matching it. And due to how &quot;mechanically complex&quot; the device is, iFixit believes it was &quot;clearly designed by a team accustomed to designing large hardware, like theXbox.&quot;Aside from a slew of sensors, iFixit found four microphones in the Kinect. The device includes two infrared cameras for &quot;depth detection&quot; and &quot;one standard visual-spectrum camera used for visual recognition.&quot;Microsoft&amp;39's Kinect in pieces, thanks to iFixit.(Credit:iFixit)In addition, the Kinect boasts a motor and a three-axis accelerometer &quot;to increase the accuracy of the panning motor.&quot; But it os the Kinect Prime Sense PS1080-A2 that makes the device work. According to iFixit, the Kinect's sensors are connected to the Prime Sense PS1080-A2 to be processed &quot;before transmitting a refined depth map and color image to the Xbox.&quot;Overall, iFixit gave the Kinect a 6 out of 10 for &quot;repairability,&quot; saying that fixing the Kinect without a service manual &quot;will be quite a challenge.&quot;Microsoft's Kinect launched yesterday to much fanfare. For now, the device is still available in some locations, but how long before it's sold out is anyone's guess. Microsoft expects to sell 5 million Kinect units by year's end amid its competition in the motion-gaming space with Sony'sPlayStation Move and theNintendo Wii. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google to require two-way data-sharing street]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 07:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Under Google&amp;39's new terms of service for Google Contacts, it doesn&amp;39't look like Facebook will be allowed to continue letting users find friends through their Gmail accounts.(Credit:Screenshot by Tom Krazit/CNET)Google is putting its data liberation philosophy to work in a direct slap at Facebook.Techcrunch noticed last night that Google made a subtle change to a paragraph in the guidelines that govern how external services can let their users import contacts data from Google. Now those services will have to allow their users to export that data in a manner similar to how Google handles data export, which means Facebook will have to change its policy if it wants to allow users to morph Gmail contacts with Facebook friends.Facebook has long resisted the notion of allowing people to export contacts data, citing privacy concerns, although it does let people export other data like photos. Google, on the other hand, has long considered data lock-in a cardinal sin of technology companies and has launched the Data Liberation Front to promote the concept of easily exported data. However, as Mathew Ingram notes at GigaOm, now that Facebook has 500 million users the policy change is a bit late to really force Facebook into having to make any meaningful changes. All it means is that Facebook users won't be able to automatically use their Gmail contacts to populate their Facebook friends list, but they'll still be able to use contacts from Yahoo or Microsoft's services, as well as just find contacts by searching on Facebook.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[TomTom announces capacitive-screened GO series]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[TomTom updates its GO series of navigators with a new capacitive touch screen and an updated graphic interface.(Credit:TomTom)TomTom GO 2405 TM (photos)  TomTom continues to update its line up of GPS navigation devices. This time, it has announced the two newest models of its top-tier GO line of GPS navigators, the TomTom GO 2405 TM and the GO 2505 TM. These models feature a new external aesthetic, an updated user interface, and the promise of faster routing.  The GO 2405 TM and GO 2505 TM differ from one another only in screen size (4.3 inches for the 2405 and 5 inches for the 2505). Both units feature glass capacitive touch screens that allow users to swipe and pinch their way around the TomTom interface. There's also a new metallic chassis with an asymmetric rear-panel design and a suction-cup mountcar cradle that holds the GO unit in place with a strong magnet for easy attachment and release.  One area where TomTom has typically struggled (at least in our eyes) is its menu structure and graphic user interface (GUI). The TomTom GUI saw marked improvements with the entry-level TomTom Ease and further refinement with the XL 350 and XXL 550 software update. The new GO models feature a further evolution of TomTom's interface with dramatically improved graphics and reduced aliasing on the map screens, vibrantly colored icons in the menus, and easy-to-read text throughout. The new screen is a gem, and the updated interface really shows it off. You probably won&amp;39't spend much time admiring the GO&amp;39's asymmetrical rear panel.(Credit:TomTom) Beyond the eye candy, the GO series seems to benefit from TomTom's simpler home screen interface, which puts the option most often used front and center and hides lesser-used options in nested menu screens. At first touch, we like what we see, but we've already discovered a few quirks deeper in the menu structure that will merit mention when our full review goes up. For example, there are no back buttons anywhere in the menu, and so far, accidentally tapping the wrong icon means we had to jump back to the map screen and start over with whatever we were doing. Also, some menus, such as the Advanced Options, are simply long multipage lists of check boxes that users will have to wade through in their entirety just to make one change. These are only our first impressions and perhaps menu navigation will get easier as we spend more time with the new GO and learn more about the control scheme.  The TM at the end of each model number is an indicator that these units benefit from TomTom's lifetime RDS-TMC traffic service and lifetime map updates. Both units also feature text-to-speech, voice recognition, and Bluetoothhands-free calling when paired with a compatible phone, which should make you feel a bit better about the GO 2405 and 2505's MSRPs of $299 and $319, respectively.  The new TomTom GO series models are currently available only at Amazon.com, BestBuy.com, and TomTom.com in the United States and will see widespread release to brick and mortar retailers in mid-2011. We have a GO 2405 TM in hand and will be evaluating its performance and user friendliness over the next week. Stay tuned. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Droid X users still waiting for Android Market fix]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 07:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Motorola Droid X(Credit:Verizon)Motorola Droid X users who got a nasty surprise in September when an over-the-air update to Android 2.2 deleted the Android Market icon are still waiting for resolution.After receiving the Froyo upgrade, some users noticed issues including the disappearance of the Android Market from the Droid X's list of available programs, a glitch that left those affected unable to download new applications. Unlike the BlackBerry App World software, the Android Market is built into the operating system--you can't download it separately from Google's Web site.Disgruntled Droid X owners have spoken out in forums operated by Motorola and Google, in addition to other online outlets for enthusiasts, including CNET.For now, Motorola, Google, and Verizon (the Droid X's U.S. carrier) providing neither a substantial technical explanation of the update problems, nor a specific fix for the Droid X. Motorola and Google have said they're cooperating on a fix.A Google spokesperson told CNET today that &quot;Motorola and Verizon are working with Google to resolve the issue and restore access to [the] Android Market on all affected devices.&quot; Motorola added that &quot;any modifications in the upgrade plans for our products as a result of this will be communicated at a later date.&quot;Google, however, didn't respond to our inquiry about what specifically unseated the Android Market, nor other details about the application storefront in relation to the Android source code.Starting overThe vanishing of the Android Market app and other issues related to the Android 2.2 upgrade aren't isolated to the Droid X. Users of the HTC Desire, HTC Incredible, and other handsets have reported similar disappearances.Google recommends performing a factory reset (found in the phone settings), which returns the smartphone to its unboxed state--though it does not wipe the data stored on your SD card. While a factory reset will restore the Android Market in the vast majority of cases, it will also revert the phone to its original operating system, effectively rolling back any updates.Who's to blameReversing the over-the-air update is an unsatisfying solution for many users, but the open nature of Android's operating system makes it difficult to point fingers. Google may have developed the OS, but once a phone manufacturer like Motorola or HTC picks Android--including an update like Android 2.2--it's up to them to perform quality control for individual models like the Droid X before passing the build to carriers to push out over the air to end users.So for now, affected Droid X users unhappy with their lot have two choices--revert to the slower, less powerful Android 2.1, or remain in app-less limbo.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Want A Free Google TV Become A Developer' Google Is Giving Away&nbsp'10,000]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[Google TV is now out there in the wild. There&amp;'s no indication of how it&amp;'s selling just yet, but my hunch is that like early Android, it may be some time before sales really take off. That shouldn&amp;'t be too surprising considering that the platform is built on top of Android. But there aren&amp;'t a lot of apps and sites yet that are tailored for these new devices. They need more. And they know the way to get them. Free giveaways!As they&amp;'ve announced on their Google TV blog today, the search giant is giving away 10,000 Google TV units to developers. Yes, 10,000.The give-away started this morning at the Adobe MAX conference where they dished out 3,000 units. And it will continue over the next couple of weeks as Google will patrol the Google Code forums to look for developers who sound even remotely interested in developing for the platform. Or you can submit a request to get a unit for development.Says Google:As wea4a4ve always said, the coolest thing about Google TV is that we dona4a4t even know what the coolest thing about it will be. The experience is in the hands of its users and developers, and everyone is invited. Come play.The Google TV unit being given away is thea4sLogitech Revue, a device which normally sells for $300.Sadly, this giveaway is U.S.-only for the time being. And yes, they want some sort of proof that you are actually a developer that plans to make an app or optimized site for the platform. I&amp;'m thinking about learning Java to build a solid fart app for the platform to get a free unit myself.Update: Google wanted to make it clear that these units are meant to spur developers into making optimized sites for Google TV &amp;8212' not necessarily app developers (not yet at least).CrunchBase InformationGoogle TVAndroidInformation provided by CrunchBase<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[$1.3 Billion Oracle-SAP Verdict Is Biggest Ever For Software&nbsp'Piracy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
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<description><![CDATA[photo a4s 2009 Andrew Magill | more info (via: Wylio)After an 11 day trial whose highlights included the hilarious &amp;''Where In The World Is HP CEO Leo Apotheker&amp;''a4sthe Oracle vs. SAP intellectual property case has finally ended today in a whopping $1.3 billion dollar verdict, &amp;''The largest amount ever awarded for software piracy&amp;'' according to Oracle co-president Safra Catz.Before the trial, SAP admitted that its 2005 acquisition TomorrowNow pirated Oracle&amp;'s intellectual property and used it in order to pilfer customers from Oracle. Evidence presented during the trial showed that key SAP executives were aware of what was happening. &amp;''a4AFor more than three years, SAP stole thousands of copies of Oracle software and then resold that software and related services to Oraclea4a4s own customers,a4 said Catz.The amount of the verdict was the biggest point of contention, as Oracle lawyers pushed for $1.7 billion in damages while SAP legal thought that the number was more in the $40 million range.According to Bloomberg, the $1.3 billion award is the 23rd largest jury verdict of all time, and the largest amount for a verdict involving copyright, by far overtaking the previous $136 million settlement between the RIAA and Media Group Inc.Whether the verdict will actually get paid out is a whole other ballgame. An SAP spokesman told Bloomberg that &amp;''We are, of course, disappointed by this verdict and will pursue all available options, including post-trial motions and appeal if necessary.&amp;''CrunchBase InformationSAPOracle CorporationInformation provided by CrunchBase<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google VP: Chrome OS Coming To Tablets &amp' TVs' Windows And Sys Admins Going&nbsp'Down]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Savariya</dc:creator>
<category>Latest News</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Chrome OS draws near. Last night brought perhaps the more surefire sign yet: Google is openly talking to The New York Times about it. Perhaps that is in response to rumors that it was being delayed into next year. While details are still scant, NYT reports that before the end of the year, Google will release a lightweight netbook running Chrome OS. It will likely be branded as a Google product, but built by a third-party, similar to what the search giant did with their Nexus One phone, says the report.This is in line with what we&amp;'ve heard and were told recently. While a full-scale roll out of Chrome OS has likely been pushed into 2011, Google is still saying that they will release something before the end of the year. Based on messages in the open source Chromium forums, it would seem that this will be a beta version of the OS. One that yes, will be running on their own device that they&amp;'re currently dogfood testing (testing within the company).But what may be most interesting in the NYT report is whata4sLinus Upson, Google&amp;'s Vice President of Engineering in charge of Chrome, had to say about the new OS:But Mr. Upson said that Chrome OS would be a computing platform stretching to hand-held devices, tablets and TVs. a4AWe are starting with laptops and we will expand in both directions,a4 he said.This seems opposed to what Google CEO Eric Schmidt said last week at the Web 2.0 Summit in San Francisco. When he was asked if Chrome OS and Android would compete with one another, he said that they current felt that Android was better geared towards touch surfaces, while Chrome OS was better for devices with keyboards.Obviously, Android is currently Google&amp;'s OS for handheld devices, tablets, and TVs (it is what Google TV runs on top of). Upson&amp;'s comments suggest that the Chrome OS will eventually go head to head with Android in those areas. Further, mock-ups done on the Chromium website show Google&amp;'s current line of thinking for how the new OS could work on such devices.And while Google says there is no conflict between the two teams building each product, it&amp;'s clearly a bit of a confusing situation for both consumers and for Google executives as well.When Google co-founder Sergey Brin was asked about the co-existencea4sof the two earlier this year, he stated another belief: that the two would eventually merge. Essentially, the line of thinking seems to be that apps are neededa4srighta4snow as pure web technologies like HTML5 aren&amp;'t quite where they need to be yet. As those technologies mature, it would seem as if the idea behind Chrome OS is more in line with Google&amp;'s mission than Android is. That is, all you need is the web.This mentality comes across in Upson&amp;'s comments as well. &amp;''When people look at Chrome OS, theya4a4re going to be like, &amp;8216'Ita4a4s just a browser, therea4a4s nothing exciting here.a4a4 Exactly. Ita4a4s just a browser, therea4a4s nothing exciting here a4&quot; thata4a4s the point,a4 he told the NYT.He goes on to say that 60 percent of businesses could immediately replace their Windows machines with Chrome OS machines. Yes, 60 percent!He also apparently said that he hopes the new OS will put corporate sys admins out of their jobs because everything will just be updated automatically over the web. Something tells me Google may be wishing he phrased that differently.Chrome OS: one giant pink slip for sys admins.Obviously, Upson&amp;'s comments are likely ana4soverly optimistic view of what could go down when Chrome OS is released. But I, for one, am extremely excited for it. I would estimate that 95 percent of everything I do on a computer in a given day is now in a web browser. And several of the things in the other 5 percent a4&quot; like taking notes a4&quot; I could do in the browser, I just don&amp;'t for whatever reason.Media management remains a big issue, but Google is working on taking that online as well. (Though it may not be going so well.)Anyway, my point is that I&amp;'m essentially already using Chrome OS, it just happens to reside inside of OS X right now. If Google can cut out that middle man in the name of making an even faster and more seamless computing experience, I&amp;'m in.CrunchBase InformationGoogle Chrome OSInformation provided by CrunchBase<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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