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<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 07:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Chrome OS goes offline, gets file manager]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 07:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[SAN FRANCISCO--Chrome took several big steps toward becoming a legitimate operating system today, as Google announced major OS improvements to kick off the second day of Google I/O 2011.When the Chrome OS laptops made by Samsung and Acer ship in the U.S. on June 15, they'll work offline and offer file management support that includes Web app handlers. Developers will also be able to charge users for apps in the Chrome Web Store and offer people in-app purchases.Google Music running in the Chrome OS.(Credit:Photo by James Martin/CNET)Sundar Pichai, senior vice president for Chrome, noted that offline support was returning to Chrome OS. Running Chrome OS (beta download) offline will allow you to access Google Docs, Google Calendar, and Gmail without an Internet connection, something Chrome used to be able to do with Google Gears, until the company decided to phase out that project. This will go a long way toward appealing to people who want to continue using their computers when there's weak or zero Wi-Fi or 3G access, such as on airplanes.The new file manager delves into new territory for the operating system and addresses the glaring lack of local file browsing when the operating system debuted last winter on the Cr-48. The file manager will retain Chrome's style of opening new windows as tabs, though you can still open them in a new window or &quot;rip&quot; the tab off to create a separate window.The Chrome OS file manager looks similar to those in Windows andMac, with breadcrumb-style folder navigation at the top, a list of files below that, and a preview pane on the right. Below the preview pane are live options that change based on the type of file you've highlighted. If you click on a photo, you'll get options to open with Google Docs and save to Box.net, but you'll also see a button to upload the image directly to Google's photo-sharing site, Picasa, or open it in the local image viewer. While Box.net is supported now, Google did mention that Dropbox support is expected in the near future.Chrome OS&amp;39's new file manager.(Credit:Photo by James Martin/CNET)The file manager will function in Chrome OS as it does in other operating systems. You'll be able to play back music and video files and to one-click copy files from a USB stick or drive to the cloud. It was difficult to discern at the keynote presentation how functional the preview pane is. Certainly, clicking on a file will show it in the preview pane, but there didn't appear to be any instant preview of uploaded files during the keynote demonstration.One nifty trick that was mentioned is the ability to register Chrome Web apps to handle local files. This means that if you click on a PDF, it will open in the Adobe Reader Web app. It's not immediately clear when that feature will launch, nor is it currently known how it will interact with third-party programs. However, it appears that music and media files will play in a built-in media player. Video playback can now do full screen, too. Streaming media is also a possibility in Chrome OS, including support for the new Google Music, revealed yesterday.In-app purchasing via the Chrome Web Store was the third big Chrome OS news of the day. It creates a system of one-touch purchases, designed to return the user back to the app as soon as the purchase is completed, and it takes far less out of developer's pockets than Apple does. Apple charges 30 percent, while Google charges only 5 percent, though that comparison isn't quite apples-to-apples since Chrome OS hasn't even been officially released yet. To use the payment system, registering with Google Checkout is required, though if you're using a Chromebook, Google figures you're heavily tied into its systems regardless.Google also mentioned other changes to the operating system. Pichai said the company had knocked down the Chrome OS start-up time to about 8 seconds. Just like Chrome-the-browser, Chrome-the-operating-system will automatically update every few weeks. Apps will also automatically update, preventing degradation and security issues. Of course, instant updates is one of the big draws of the browser-based operating system, taking complicated concerns like security and stability out of the end-user's control.In a press conference after the keynote presentation, Pichai also noted why the default Android browser wasn't labeled &quot;Chrome,&quot; though his logic was a bit circular. He said, &quot;The Android browser isn't branded as Chrome because they're not the same, although we do share code when we can.&quot; Chrome OS, the Chrome browser, and the Android browser all use the V8 JavaScript engine.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Designer wants hand with hands-free iPad stand]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2011 07:10:41 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[San Francisco-based designer Seth Quest needs help. In return, he'll help you solve what he thinks is a common problem with theiPad--how to use it hands-free.With the successful Kickstarter funding of manyiPhone and iPad accessories, Quest is hoping to get his product in the mix. Hanfree aims to solve a relatively common issue many iPad users face. Using your iPad in bed can become tiresome, having to constantly adjust how you're sitting or lying, and how you're holding the device. Quest's site says:(Credit:Seth Quest)The case allows you to simply snap the iPad into place and fits the iPad securely. It has an integrated ball and socket joint which allows 360 degrees rotation, which makes it easy to switch from landscape or portrait modes.(Credit:Seth Quest)Hanfree enables you to &quot;effortlessly&quot; hang the iPad from a stainless steel neck, enabling you to view your videos, surf the Web, use your favorite Apps, or listen to music, without having to hold the iPad at all.&quot;My design philosophy has been shaped by everything I have ever experienced in life,&quot; Quest writes on his Web site. &quot;I believe in 'design thinking,' and designing for the greater good. I used to make objects, now I'm more interested in creating new experiences.&quot;(Credit:Seth Quest)For a $50 donation to Quest's project, you'll be preordering a Hanfree (which will retail for $79.95) and helping to get an innovative product off the ground.What's the best case for the iPad 2 you've seen so far Let me know in the comments!<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Study helps better understand mobile gamers]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2011 08:10:57 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The mobile social gamer is a different person than the traditional console player. Or at least that's what research firm Flurry Analytics concludes.According to the researchers, the average age of the mobile social gamer is 28, several years younger than the average 34-year-old &quot;traditional gamer.&quot; The company found in its survey of over 60,000 gamers that mobile social gaming is more prominent among people between the ages of 18 to 49. In fact, nearly 80 percent of those folks are playing casual titles on a mobile device. A little less than 50 percent of people in that age bracket play traditional games.However, in other age brackets, traditional gaming still leads the pack. Flurry Analytics found that more than 20 percent of people under 18 are traditional gamers, compared to about 15 percent of mobile social gamers. Approximately 25 percent of folks over 50 play traditional games, while only about 5 percent of people in that age bracket play casual social games on a mobile device.When it comes to gender, men still account for the majority of traditional gamers with 60 percent share, compared to 40 percent for women. However, in the social-gaming space, 53 percent of players are female, compared to the 47 percent who are male, according to the report.The growth of mobile gaming has been meteoric in the past few years. Devices like theiPhone and Android-based smartphones have become central to the gameplay experiences of people around the globe. And the sheer number of smartphones in the wild, compared to consoles, is helping the mobile gaming market grow.According to Flurry Analytics, it has &quot;detected&quot; more than 250 million iOS and Android-based devices around the world, and it believes more than 750,000 of those smartphones are being activated each day. The combined worldwide installed base of theNintendo Wii, Xbox 360, andPlayStation 3, is about 180 million, Flurry said. Approximately 200 million Nintendo DS and Sony PSP units are in the wild. For now, the majority of mobile social gamers--64 percent--are in North America. About 30 percent of mobile gamers are in Europe. Asia accounts for just 4 percent of all of the world's mobile social gamers, while the remaining 2 percent are scattered elsewhere around the globe, according to Flurry. The typical mobile gamer makes about $66,000 a year, Flurry found. Those who make less than $35,000 account for a little more than 5 percent of all mobile social gamers, while those who make more than $150,000 per year make up approximately 2 percent of that group. When it's all said and done, Flurry Analytics believes today's average gamer is a much different person than in previous years. &quot;The video game industry is transitioning from an era of hardcore male gamers who have dominated the landscape, to more mass-market usage across mobile social games,&quot; Flurry Analytics said in a statement. &quot;The Mobile Social Gamer segment is highly engaged, younger, made up of more females, more educated and more affluent. &quot;Mobile social gamers are the new mass-market powerhouse,&quot; the company said. <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[BMW says no flying cars, for now]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 08:10:39 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Eco</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The future of transportation won&amp;39't look anything like how we used to envision it, according to BMW&amp;39's newest documentary segment.(Credit:BMW) BMW released the second chapter of its four-part documentary series, &quot;Wherever You Want to Go,&quot; which focuses on the future of mobility, cities, and technology. &quot;The future just isn't what it used to be&quot; is a 6-minute, 42-second clip showing interviews with transportation and technology leaders such as Buzz Aldrin, Google's Marissa Mayer, and former Zipcar CEO Robin Chase to discuss the future of the automobile. A sketch of the Megacity Vehicle(Credit:BMW)The experts all say the same thing: start thinking small.Despite the advances of aeronautics in recent years that may make suborbital travel possible, the automobile hasn't quite made that same technological leap.Cars don't work that differently from the way they did when they were first invented. And with the need to focus on sustainable transportation technology, you can shelve dreams of flying cars and jet packs for the masses (at least for the near future). Instead, start cozying up to the idea of small, efficient vehicles that drive themselves and are better suited for use in dense metropolitan areas. It's almost like BMW is telling its viewers, &quot;Prepare to be disappointed.&quot; Or at the very least, &quot;Manage your expectations.&quot;The weekly documentary series is leading up to BMW's announcement of the official name for its Megacity Vehicle (MCV) on February 21. The vehicle is intended for cities with dense urban populations of more than 5 million people. Only sketches of the vehicle are circulating the Internet, but it's assumed the car is going to be small, front-wheel-drive, and fuel-efficient--the exact opposite of what BMW is known for now. The commuter vehicle is such a departure from BMW's typical mantra of cars for people who love to drive that it will be marketed under a new sub-brand, which is also yet to be named.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[App for iPhone tells you where to get naked]]></title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 08:10:37 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Comic Sans doesn&amp;39't lend any credibility, I&amp;39'm sorry to say.(Credit:American Association For Nude Recreation)Apple has for some reason seen fit to approve aniPhone app that helps nudists find one another. Developed by Simply Basic Software, AANRmobile is the official app for the American Association for Nude Recreation, which says it boasts up to 50,000 members and more than 260 resorts nationwide. That's a lot of skin.The app isn't that scandalous, really. It has no images and no links to images of nudity, which, based on the nudists I've known in Olympia, Wash., is perhaps a good thing.It does include an FAQ regarding recreational nudity (which I think is different than professional nudity, but I'm no expert). It also has a nudist club directory and a list of popular nude activities, like nude volleyball, all for some reason using the Comic Sans font.It's free, it's available now, and hopefully it can help you find other like-minded naked people. Myself, I'm going to go shopping for an overcoat, a sweater, some pants, a hat, and one of everything else at Banana Republic.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is the Answers.com sale in trouble]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Q&amp;amp'A site Answers.com announced yesterday that ita4a4s going to be acquired by private equity firm Summit Partners. But the decision still needs approval from the company&amp;'s shareholders, and according to a report in Business Insider, some of those shareholders arena4a4t very unhappy with the deal.One source told BI, a4AThere&amp;'s not a shot in the world this thing is going through.a4The publicly-traded company describes itself as the largest Q&amp;amp'A site on the Web. (It launched some of its features at the DEMO conference co-produced by VentureBeat.) Answers&amp;' board of directors approved the deal unanimously, and at $10.50 per share/$127 million total, the deal values the publicly-traded companya4a4s stock at 18 percent higher than its closing price on Wednesday. (After the deal was announced, the stock price rose to $10.46 at market close on Friday.)So whata4a4s the issue Apparently BI talked to shareholders who think the price is way too low. During the first nine months of 2010, Answers reported $15 million in revenue, so Summit is paying less than 10 times the companya4a4s annual revenue. Those shareholders point jealously to the 30x revenue that Demand Media earned in its initial public offering. They also say that Answers could use its $30 million in cash to improve its situation by acquiring companies or building out its sales force.The unhappy shareholders a4Aclaim to control as much as 40% of Answers.com stock,a4 but ita4a4s not clear whether thata4a4s actually true, or if their sentiments reflect a larger feeling of discontent among the companya4a4s shareholders. We&amp;'ll see what happens during the actual vote.[image via Flickr/Mark Hillary]Previous Story: China&amp;'s Tencent acquires majority stake in online game firm Riot Games for nearly $400MPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: acquisitionsCompanies: Answers.com, Summit Partners          Tags: acquisitionsCompanies: Answers.com, Summit PartnersAnthony is a senior editor at VentureBeat, as well as its reporter on media, advertising, and social networks. Before joining the site in 2008, Anthony worked at the Hollister Free Lance, where he won awards from the California Newspaper Publishers Association for breaking news coverage and writing. He attended Stanford University and now lives in San Francisco. Reach him at anthony@venturebeat.com. (All story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com) You can also follow Anthony on Twitter. Have news to share Launching a startup Email: tips@venturebeat.comVentureBeat has new weekly email newsletters.  Stay on top of the news, and don't miss a beat.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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