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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[preGame 49: Call of the Dead' PSN outages' L.A. Noire]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can't find your car This mall knows where it is]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Kiosks to help shoppers locate their car were installed at Santa Monica Place shopping mall.(Credit:ParkAssist.com)For all the apps, gadgets, and gizmos on the market, a simple solution to finding a yourcar in a large parking lot is still a tall order. A Los Angeles mall seems to have figured out a way to reduce the number of wandering car owners with keys in hand searching for their vehicles, but it borrows technology normally reserved for government agencies.License plate scanners are widely used by police departments to help locate stolen vehicles, or by transportation agencies to snag drivers who breeze through tolls without paying. But a few shopping malls are now using them to help people remember where they parked their car. Santa Monica Place is one of the latest shopping malls in California to use license plate scanners. A system of networked high-resolution cameras record the license plate of parked cars along with their location. When a shopper can't remember where they parked their car, they can key in their license plate in a kiosk that will tell them on which floor and row their vehicle is parked. It's a high-tech solution to an age-old problem and reduces the demand for mall security to drive around forgetful owners until they finally spot their parked car, but some privacy advocates say that it's a little overkill.Users enter either a full or partial license plate on the kiosk screen, and the system shows where the car is parked.(Credit:Park Assist)Although the kiosk information is intended for car owners only, there's nothing stopping jealous exes or other stalkers from using the device to keep tabs on where drivers have been. I can see a valid use for this technology (especially in airport long-term parking), but just because there's no expectation of privacy on the open road, it shouldn't mean any Joe off the street can look up license plates to find out who's been where. In fact, the kiosk works with just a partial license plate, requiring only the first few letters or numbers to return matches. Adding a security layer, such as making the kiosk accessible only to security personnel, is needed to solve this dilemma. And license plate scanners aren't the perfect solution--they've been known to misread license plate numbers. It's also much harder to remember the numbers of a license plate than the floor on which you parked your car.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[CES: TrendNet debuts 450Mbps wireless N access point]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Dec 2010 08:10:19 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[The first 450Mbps access point from TrendNet.(Credit:TrendNet)As if offering what appears to be the first 450Mbps wireless N router on the market, the TEW-691GR, weren't enough, TrendNet today announced that it's shipping the first access point offering the same speed, the 450Mbps Wireless N TEW-690AP.An access point, which doesn't have routing functionality, is designed to add wireless capability to a non-wireless router or network. A wireless router has both routing functionality and a built-in access point. The new TrendNet access point, therefore, is a good solution for an existing network that doesn't have wireless capability or one that has legacy wireless, such as wireless G or wireless B. It's also good for those who want to replace their existing 300Mbps wireless N network with a faster one.Like most recent wireless devices, the new TEW-690AP supports advanced multiple input multiple output (MIMO) antenna technology. It comes with three antennae and can handle three spatial streams per antenna. Hence, it generates a maximum theoretical wireless throughput of 450Mbps. To support this higher wireless speed, the access point has one Gigabit Ethernet port, as opposed to a traditional 10/100Mbps port seen in most others, to connect to a router. TrendNet says the new device can offers four separate SSIDs (wireless networks) at a time and supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup, a feature that allows for adding wireless clients to the network without users having to type in the encryption key manually.The company says it will be showcasing the new 450Mbps Wireless N TEW-690AP Access Point at CES 2011 together with other unannounced devices. The TEW-690AP is currently available. It's slated to cost $200 and comes with a three-year warranty.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Report: Apple, Google to bid for Nortel mobile IP]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2010 08:14:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Mobile &amp; Electronics</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Two of the biggest names in mobile are reportedly participating in the land grab for the patents belonging to bankrupt telcom firm Nortel.Reuters quotes unnamed sources in a story published yesterday detailing how the auction currently underway for the intellectual property assets of the former Canadian giant is expected to draw the interest of Apple, Google, and others, including perhaps Motorola and Research In Motion.Nortel filed for bankruptcy protection in June 2009, and has roughly 4,000 patents that are calculated to be worth more than $1 billion collectively. The rumor is that the patents have been divided into six groups by category, and cover everything from mobile phones, PCs, wireless infrastructure, networking, Web-based advertising, and voice technology. Reuters' source says Apple, Motorola, and RIM are probably most interested in the IP-related to LTE (Long-Term Evolution), the 4G wireless technology many carriers are in the process of rolling out now.The auction actually began seven months ago, but final bids are due soon.That Apple and Google are involved isn't a surprise: they've got a lot of cash to play with. But why bother purchasing patents For one, it's a potential source of revenue if they sell licenses to the patents after they acquire them. But mostly it's for legal protection. Almost every major player in the mobile world is embroiled in one patent-related lawsuit or another right now. Just in the past year, Microsoft, Motorola, HTC, Apple, Google, Nokia have sued or are being sued over some mobile software or smartphone intellectual property.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kindle vs. Nook vs. iPad: Which e-book reader should you buy]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2010 08:10:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[(Credit:Sarah Tew/CNET)Editors' note, November 26: This story has been updated since its original publication to reflect the latest Kindle, Nook, and Sony models, and to address reader comments.Yes, it's true: now is a better time than ever to be in the market for an e-book reader. Hardware prices are more affordable, and more titles are available electronically--anywhere from hundreds of thousands to millions, depending on whether you include the huge library of free public-domain titles--than at any point in history.The market has consolidated around a handful of major players: Amazon, Barnes &amp;amp' Noble, Sony, and Apple. Recently updated products from the first three include excellent options in the sub-$250 (and even sub-$150) price ranges. Also, a flood of new reading-centric apps continues to solidify theApple iPad's position as the premium media tablet of choice--even as a likely wave of competing Android tablets appears on the horizon.With these new variables, now is a perfect time to re-evaluate the e-book reader landscape and figure out which product is best for you. If you're an experienced shopper, you can jump straight to our current recommendations--or check our lists of top e-book readers and top tablets. If you're looking for a more in-depth discussion, read on to consult this quick guide, which boils the purchase decision down to eight questions:1. How much are you willing to spend At the bottom of the price scale, you'll find lesser-known readers such as the Aluratek Libre, Kobo eReader, and the Sharper Image Literati that now cost as little as $99 to $129. However, we strongly steer bargain hunters toward the latest versions of the Amazon Kindle (CNET Editors' Choice) or the Barnes &amp;amp' Noble Nook. They're priced at $139 and $149, respectively.As you approach the $200 price point, you can step up to an e-book reader with built-in cellular data that lets you download books, magazines, and newspapers anywhere there's AT&amp;amp'T coverage. You'll pay a $50 premium on top of the Wi-Fi-only models mentioned above to get their otherwise identical 3G equivalents: the $189 Kindle (CNET Editors' Choice) or the $199 Nook. (There's no charge for the wireless service itself--see question 4 below for more details.)If you want to pay a premium for touch-screen support (and ultimate portability), check out the new Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350 ($179). Unfortunately, it lacks any sort of wireless option, so you're required to download books to your PC first, then transfer them via a USB cable. (For touch-screen support plus built-in Wi-Fi and 3G, you'll need to spend $299 on the Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-950, which also features a larger 7-inch screen.)Sitting in the middle price range of the e-reader category is the $249 Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color (CNET Editors' Choice). This Android-powered color LCD touch-screen reader straddles the gulf between the entry-level e-ink readers mentioned above, and more expensive--and versatile--tablets discussed below. Amazon's large-screen Kindle DX and the Apple iPad dominate the high-end e-book reader market. The Kindle DX costs $379, whereas the iPad ranges in price from $499 (16GB, Wi-Fi only) to $829 (64GB, Wi-Fi plus 3G). Yes, both of these devices are considerably more expensive than the aforementioned readers, but the iPad is more of a Netbook or laptop competitor than it is an e-book reader competitor. The iPad offers a variety of step-up features--via tens of thousands of downloadable apps--that currently aren't available on more-affordable mainstream e-readers. That said, the Nook Color also delivers some of the same Web browsing and multimedia features as the iPad, and it may become a more formidable competitor as more Nook-compatible apps are introduced in 2011. We know there are a variety of competing e-book readers available that we didn't mention, including the Entourage Edge and the Alex eReader. That's because we don't consider any of them truly competitive with the Nook, Kindle, Sony Readers, or iPad at their current prices. However, the arrival of new tablet models could change that in the very near future.Best e-book readers (under $150):Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi), Barnes &amp; Noble Nook (Wi-Fi)Best e-book readers ($150-$200):Amazon Kindle (3G/Wi-Fi), Barnes &amp; Noble Nook (3G/Wi-Fi)Best color e-book reader (under $250):Barnes &amp; Noble Nook ColorBest e-book readers ($350 and above):Apple iPad, Amazon Kindle DX2. How large of a screen (and weight) do you want Even if you plan to never leave home with your e-book reader, you should consider its size before buying one. Since you hold the device in front of you whenever you want to read, the weight and size can be an issue. The smallest and lightest dedicated e-book reader we've seen to date is the aforementioned Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350, which has a 5-inch touch screen and weighs just 5.5 ounces (without a case). With its 6-inch screen, the latest Kindle is a svelte 8.7 ounces (without case)--15 percent lighter than its predecessor. The E-ink Nooks--also with a 6-inch screen--round out the &quot;light&quot; group at 11.6 to 12.1 ounces.The Nook Color boasts a larger 7-inch screen, but it weighs almost a full pound (15.8 ounces). The Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-950 also has a 7-inch screen (e-ink), but tips the scales at an impressive 9.6 ounces.If you want a truly large (9.7-inch) screen, you'll want to buy the Kindle DX or Apple iPad. However, at 1.2 pounds and 1.5 pounds (without case), respectively, some people find these devices to be too heavy to hold for long reading sessions.Remember, all e-book readers let you adjust the font size of the content you're reading, so even a small screen can display much larger type than you're used to seeing in a book, magazine, or newspaper. In other words, a smaller screen does not mean you need to sacrifice readability.Lightest e-book readers:Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350, Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi), Amazon Kindle (3G/Wi-Fi)Large-screen readers:Amazon Kindle DX, Apple iPad3. What are your screen preferences: e-ink or color LCD, touch or notE-ink: As close as you'll get to a printed pageDedicated e-book readers such as Nook, Kindle, and Sony Reader use an e-ink screen. However, e-ink screens have some drawbacks: they're black and white, and the pages don't refresh as quickly as an LCD does. However, they do an excellent job of reproducing the look of the printed paper. With few exceptions, they're not backlit--so you can't read in the dark--but you can read them in direct sunlight, which is something you can't do on an LCD screen (a fact Amazon is keen to point out in its advertising).If you prefer to read at night with e-ink, however, all is not lost' cases with built-in lights are available for the Kindle, Nook, and Sony Reader models. (Credit:Apple)LCD: Bright, backlit--and potentially tiring In contrast, the iPad's LCD screen is a bright, colorful, beautiful display' the Nook Color has a smaller but still brilliant color LCD as well. Both are full touch screens (the e-ink Nook has a small LCD touch screen that's used for navigation, but its larger e-ink display doesn't respond to finger swipes). But those advantages have trade-offs. The iPad's reflective screen makes it hard to read in bright light, and many people find that the backlight tires their eyes over long reading sessions. So, which screen is better for reading: e-ink or LCD We can't answer that question for you. (See LCD vs. e-ink: The eyestrain debate.) If you don't have a problem staring at your laptop or LCD monitor screen for hours on end--or if you enjoy reading in low light without an external light source--you'll probably like the iPad's screen. Likewise, if you enjoy reading Web sites, magazines, and newspapers, and if you want support for interactive children's books, you'll want to go with color. However, if you prefer the look of newsprint or if you enjoy reading outside, an e-ink display is your friend. Touch screen: Prevalent but not universalA related concern: is touch-screen support a must-have To date, the 2010 Sony Readers (starting at $179 with no wireless) are the only worthwhile e-ink touch-screen models we've seen. Conversely, the Apple iPad's capacitive color LCD touch screen is arguably the standard against which all touch screens are judged. Meanwhile, the smaller Barnes &amp;amp' Noble Nook Color is the best color LCD touch-screen we've seen on a sub-$250 reading device. The entry-level Nook splits the difference with a touch-screen color navigation pad that sits below a black-and-white e-ink screen.We expect touch-screen support to become standard by the end of 2011, whether on LCD or e-ink models. In the meantime, you'll pay a premium for touch-screen support.  Whether you're checking your preference for e-ink versus LCD or touch screen versus keyboard controls, we'd strongly recommend that you try a few devices before you buy one. You'll find most major e-book readers (Kindles, Nooks, Sony Readers, Apple iPads) under one roof at your local Best Buy. (Note that the Kindle and Sony Readers use the new and improved &quot;Pearl&quot; e-ink screen, whereas the one found on the e-ink Nook models is one generation older.)Best e-ink screens:Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi), Amazon Kindle (3G/Wi-Fi), Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350, Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650, Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-950Best LCD color screens:Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color, Apple iPadBest touch screens:Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color, Apple iPad, Sony Reader Pocket Edition PRS-350, Sony Reader Touch Edition PRS-650, Sony Reader Daily Edition PRS-9504. Do you need always-on wireless dataThe entry-level Nook, Kindle, and iPad models only have Wi-Fi for going online' the $189 Kindle, the $199 Nook, the Sony Reader Daily Edition, and the more-expensive iPads have access to AT&amp;amp'T's 3G cellular network in addition to Wi-Fi. Notably, the 3G data service on the applicable Nooks, Kindles, and Sony Readers is free. On the iPad you'll pay a monthly fee to AT&amp;amp'T, but it's a prepaid monthly service, not a long-term contract' in other words, you can cancel or restart any time, without paying an expensive early termination fee.The 3G premium on the Nook and Kindle is $50 each' on the iPad, it's $130, plus the monthly data bill. Is the extra money worth it As with the screen decision, this is a personal preference. Personally, I think Wi-Fi is adequate for an e-book reader. If you plan to take a long trip to a remote area--the desert, mountains, moon, wherever--you can always download and purchase a long list of books in advance and take them with you on the reader.  For the iPad, which offers a wide range of additional online features--such as e-mail, video, a full Web browser, social networking, and so on--a 3G data connection may be a more useful feature. However, with more phones offering Wi-Fi hot spot functionality and establishments such as Starbucks offering free Wi-Fi, there are plenty of ways to get seamless online coverage with your reading device without it having 3G network support built-in.Best Wi-Fi readers/tablets:Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi),Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color,  Apple iPad (Wi-Fi), Barnes &amp; Noble Nook (Wi-Fi)Best 3G readers/tablets:Amazon Kindle (3G/Wi-Fi), Barnes &amp; Noble Nook (3G/Wi-Fi), Apple iPad (3G/Wi-Fi)5. Do you need access to your e-books on additional devicesOne of the advantages of having your reading collection &quot;in the cloud&quot; is that you can access your books on multiple devices, though some e-book vendors offer better cross-platform support than others do.The Android Kindle app(Credit:Screenshot by Jessica Dolcourt/CNET) Amazon and Barnes &amp;amp' Noble are currently neck and neck when it comes to device support. In addition to their respective e-book readers, both vendors offer free apps on the iPad,iPhone/iPod Touch, Android phones, BlackBerry phones, Windows PCs, and Macs. So even when you leave the e-reader at home, for instance, you can pick up your book right where you left off and continue reading it on your phone or PC screen.Sony currently offers Windows andMac versions of its software (currently called Reader Library, soon to be rebadged as &quot;Reader Desktop Edition&quot;). The company has pledged to offer iOS (iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad) and Android Reader apps before the end of 2010. For now, you can only read Apple's iBooks on the iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.  Kobo also has good cross-platform e-book support. In addition to Apple iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch, you can get a Kobo app for BlackBerry, Android, and Palm Pre phones. The bottom line is that Amazon and Barnes &amp;amp' Noble currently have the best support for a wide variety of devices. But since this software is free, you can mix and match e-book stores as needed. You can also &quot;try before you buy&quot; as each platform offers hundreds, if not thousands, of public-domain books that you can download and read for free. Best cross-platform providers: Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, Kobo Most versatile hardware readers: Apple iPad, Apple iPhone/iPod Touch, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Android phones with full Android Market support, Android tablets with full Android Market support   6. Do you need support for the EPUB format Each of the readers listed above can download and display books from their respective online bookstores, and the iPad works with several (Kindle, Nook, Kobo, and iBooks, to name a few). However, there's also an open e-book file standard known as EPUB. Using this format, you can obtain loaner books from certain online local libraries, as well as download free (mostly public domain, pre-1923) books from a variety of sources, such as Google Books.Of the leading e-book readers, only the Kindle can not read files in the EPUB format. If that's a must-have feature, then, you'll want to steer clear of Amazon's reader. That said, thousands of the most desirable public-domain titles are available on the Kindle for free. As a result, we don't consider the Kindle's dearth of EPUB compatibility to be a black mark on the device. (Note: Expert users can convert EPUB files to Kindle-friendly format using the freeware Calibre software.) Best EPUB support: Anything except Amazon Kindle   7. Which device/service offers the best selection of e-booksNot every e-book store has the same selection of titles. Moreover, comparing the relative numbers of titles in each store is difficult, because some of them count periodicals, games, and--most importantly--free, public domain books. But by most estimates, Amazon's Kindle store has the best selection of books overall, with over 700,000 titles. Barnes &amp; Noble is second, and Kobo, Borders, and Apple bring up the rear.  Note that not every book is currently available electronically. Also, some publishers delay the electronic version of the book for weeks or months after the publication of the paper version (a process known as &quot;windowing&quot;).  How can you tell if your favorite author or favorite books are available on a given format Thankfully, most e-book stores can be searched through a standard Web browser:  AmazonBarnes &amp; NobleBordersKoboThe one exception is iBooks (Apple). To search Apple's selection, you'll need the free iBooks app on a compatible device (iPad, iPhone, or iPod Touch).Ironically, the most popular e-book readers offer compatibility only with one store each: Kindles only work with Amazon's store, Nooks only work with Barnes &amp; Noble. Tablets and smartphones that offer wider app support are the closest thing to &quot;universal&quot; readers. The iPad, for instance, can toggle between reading apps from Apple (iBooks), Barnes &amp; Noble (Nook), Amazon (Kindle), Kobo, and many others. The same is true for the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which has access to the Android Market. The Kindle app is pre-installed, and you can also download the Nook, Borders, or Kobo apps. (Don't expect to ever see Apple's iBooks app offered on the Android Market.)Most versatile hardware readers: Apple iPad, Apple iPhone/iPod Touch, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Android phones with full Android Market support, Android tablets with full Android Market support   8. Do you want more than just reading This is basically the &quot;dedicated e-book reader or multifunction tablet&quot; question. Though the Kindle and e-ink Nook can do some other things, their Web browsers and onboard games pale in comparison to what you can do on tablets like the iPad, the Galaxy Tab, and even the Nook Color. The Nook Color is the big wild card here. It's not as versatile as those tablets, but it's already got a worthwhile Web browser, works as a decent media player (for some audio and video files), and supports Pandora's free music streaming service. Barnes &amp; Noble is pledging to deliver more apps in 2011, and--since the Nook Color uses a version of the Android operating system--porting existing Android apps should be pretty straightforward. The addition of (for instance) a good email app, social media apps (Facebook, Twitter), and real Flash support (already promised) could go a long way to making the Nook Color a &quot;good enough&quot; tablet for users who don't want to pay for the far more expensive likes of an iPad or Galaxy Tab. So, for the time being: If you're only interested in reading books (plus newspapers and magazines), an e-book reader is the way to go. The Nook Color is a great choice if you want to add some light Web browsing--and the potential for more functionality in the future. If you're looking for something that approximates a laptop--e-mail, Web browsing, streaming media, games, and so forth--you should consider paying extra for a full-fledged tablet.    Current recommendationsAs of November 2010, CNET has bestowed its Editors' Choice award on two e-book readers: the current Amazon Kindle (both the 3G and Wi-Fi-only models) and the Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color. The Kindle is our pick for those who prefer e-ink screens, the Nook Color is our recommendation for those who prefer color (at the sub-$250 price point). With its newly improved firmware, the Barnes &amp;amp' Noble Nook remains a worthwhile choice for e-ink fans (if you prefer EPUB compatibility), though we wish Barnes &amp; Noble would offer it with the better Pearl e-ink screen found on the Amazon and Sony models.  If you want a more full-featured tablet that can double as an e-book reader, the Apple iPad is an excellent choice. The same is true of the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Both offer free Kindle, Nook, Borders, and Kobo reading apps, with full access to those e-book stores. Additionally, the iPad offers Apple's own iBooks application. Best overall e-ink e-book readers: Amazon Kindle (Wi-Fi), Amazon Kindle (3G/Wi-Fi) Best color touch-screen LCD e-book reader (under $250): Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color Best tablets for reading: Apple iPad, Samsung Galaxy Tab Depending what features are important to you--color versus black and white screen, backlight versus readability in the sun, touch screen versus not, cheap versus expensive, 3G versus Wi-Fi, lightweight versus heavy, reading-only versus full-featured--the device you prefer may be different from ours. However, there's no arguing that the range of choices for e-book readers is better and more affordable now than it ever has been.  Share your thoughts and experiences about e-book reader preferences in the comments below. Additional reading:Best e-book readers Best tablets Amazon Kindle and Barnes &amp; Noble Nook Color earn CNET Editors' Choice Awards  LCD vs. e-ink: The eyestrain debate How to self-publish an e-bookHow to find free e-books for your Kindle See all recent e-book reader reviews <br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[T.J. Maxx throws $399 iPad curveball]]></title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2010 08:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<category>Technology</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Sorry iPad seekers. T.J. Maxx announced today that it's sold out of the devices.(Credit:Screenshot by Christopher MacManus/CNET)T.J. Maxx, which is best known as a clothing retailer, caused seismic activity in the land of technophiles over the last few days by selling limited quantities of Apple's 16GB iPad with Wi-Fi for only $399, nearly $100 less than the suggested retail price. Initially reported by Engadget, the discountediPad created a great deal of buzz online for T.J. Maxx. The company threw gasoline on the fire when it confirmed the promotion on its official Twitter account. Many forum posts and comments discussing the matter indicated that nearly all of the discounted iPads were located on the East Coast. Consumers learning about the deal blew up the phones at T.J. Maxx wondering how to score a proverbial golden ticket. Alas, reality wasn't so sweet, as the deal died before the end of the weekend. The number of actual $399 iPads in the wild might be around 80, according to Andrew Murphy, a research analyst with investment firm Piper Jaffray. The fact that T.J. Maxx isn't an authorized reseller of Apple products means the company bought the popular tablet in bulk and sold them at a loss.  Why would T.J. Maxx pull such a move The phrase &quot;15 minutes of fame&quot; comes to mind. News about this deal spread far and wide online, and many major media outlets carried a story about the deal. T.J. Maxx might have lost thousands on this endeavor, but the loss has most certainly been negated by all the publicity.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[With new programming tools, Foursquare hopes more developers will check in]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Location-based check-in service Foursquare just announced on its blog that is has officially released the second version of its application programming interface, or API, in beta. The first version of its API, used by third-party developers to build software that connects to Foursquare&amp;'s services, will still be functional, but will probably phase out in a few months, according to the company.Rumors of the new API surfaced several weeks ago when Foursquare cofounder NaveenSelvadurai engaged a user on Quora, a question and answer site, about where they could get place data for a check-in application. At the time the new API was in an early testing phase, but it appears the company was looking for applications to test it.The company lists several updates:The new API comes on the heels of cofounder and chief executive Dennis Crowley mentioning that the company now has 5 million users, is adding 25,000 new users daily, and is seeing more than 2 million check-ins a day. The company also recently decided to add a full team of engineers in San Francisco to help with growth.The New York City-based company, founded in 2009, has raised more than $21 million in funding and currently has close to 40 employees.Next Story: Reminder to LA media startups: Get feedback from Greycroft and Disney Previous Story: Mozilla&amp;'s new CEO explains his love-hate relationship with GooglePrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: API, check-in, engineer, location, location based services, location-basedCompanies: FoursquarePeople: Dennis Crowley, Naveen Selvadurai          Tags: API, check-in, engineer, location, location based services, location-basedCompanies: FoursquarePeople: Dennis Crowley, Naveen SelvaduraiCody Barbierri is a social and digital media consultant. He works for Piehead and blogs about social media at Social Tab. (None of his posts are about clients or their competitors.) Reach him at Cody@venturebeat.com. You can also follow Cody on Twitter.VentureBeat 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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<title><![CDATA[Google finally spills the beans on Nexus S, coming Dec. 16 on T-Mobile]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Get ready for the new Android king. Google has finally unveiled its Nexus One successor, the Nexus S, which will come equipped with the latest Android release, version 2.3 &amp;''Gingerbread.&amp;''The phone will be available unlocked for $529, or together with a T-Mobile plan for $199, at Best Buy&amp;'s website and stores on December 16. It hits Best Buy and Carphone Warehouse stores on December 20 in the United Kingdom.The company didn&amp;'t reveal much today that we don&amp;'t already know about the Nexus S: It&amp;'s co-developed by Samsung (which explains its similarity to Samsung&amp;'s Galaxy S phones), will feature a 1 gigahertz Samsung Hummingbird processor, and contains a 4-inch display that&amp;'s contoured to fit snug against your face. The phone sports a front-facing camera for video conferencing, and a rear 5 megapixel camera capable of shooting 720p high-definition video.The Nexus S will also feature a &amp;''pure Google experience&amp;'', just like the Nexus One. This means the phone won&amp;'t be burdened with any third-party software like other Android phones and will also receive Android updates faster than other phones.As Google CEO Eric Schmidt mentioned weeks ago, the Nexus S also features near-field communication (NFC) technology, which allows it to wirelessly retrieve information from NFC tags on items like posters and stickers, as well as make in-person purchases without the need for a credit card. The inclusion of the technology is a big sign that NFC will find its way into many more Android phones in 2011. We recently reported that AT&amp;amp'T, Verizon and T-Mobile were joining together to build an NFC-based mobile commerce network dubbed Isis, which will also debut some time next year.The Nexus S will also be the first Android device to run the Gingerbread version of the OS, which will bring improvements such as a more refined user interface, NFC support (not surprisingly), a new keyboard, built-in VoIP calling, better copy and paste functionality, and support for gyroscope sensors. Google also announced that its Gingerbread software development kit, which contains a bevy of programming tools, is now available to developers.Coinciding with the announcement, the Nexus S product page is now live on Google&amp;'s website. There&amp;'s also a new Twitter account, @googlenexus, that&amp;'s dedicated to Nexus S news. Google put together two short videos on the phone as well, one on the back story of the device, and another that&amp;'s a trippy demonstration of its capabilities. You can find them both below.Next Story: Flash memory &amp;8212' the hottest enterprise IT trend youa4a4ve never heard of Previous Story: Loopt unveils new check in features with launch of version 4.0PrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: Android, nexus one, Nexus S, NFC, smartphonesCompanies: Google, Samsung          Tags: Android, nexus one, Nexus S, NFC, smartphonesCompanies: Google, SamsungDevindra Hardawar is VentureBeat's lead mobile writer and East Coast correspondent. He studied philosophy at Amherst College, worked in IT support for several years, and has been writing about technology since 2004. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him at devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra.VentureBeat 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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<title><![CDATA[Verizon iPhone watch: AT&038'T trash-talks Verizona4a4s network]]></title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov -001 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[AT&amp;amp'T has profited nicely to date from being the only carrier to offer the iPhone. So it&amp;'s bound to be nervous now that Verizon is getting ready to announce an  iPhone on its own network. And yesterday the claws came out.In reference to Verizon&amp;'s CDMA network, AT&amp;amp'Ta4a4s Larry  Solomon said in a statement to Business Insider: a4AThe iPhone is built for speed, but that&amp;'s not what you get with a CDMA phone. I&amp;'m not sure iPhone users are ready for life in the slow lane.a4Theoretically,  Solomon is correct, as AT&amp;amp'Ta4a4s 3G network offers higher peak speeds  than Verizona4a4s. But that doesna4a4t mean much when you cana4a4t get a network  connection at all, which users have frequently complained about with AT&amp;amp'T&amp;'s network. The 140,000-plus attendees of the  Consumer Electronics Show ran into trouble with AT&amp;amp'T connectivity last week, and residents of  big cities like New York and San Francisco deal with AT&amp;amp'T connectivity problems every day.Indeed,  many iPhone users are already living life in the slow lane, which would  explain why the hype surrounding the fabled Verizon iPhone has reached  exorbitant levels.AT&amp;amp'T has every reason to feel threatened given that Verizon will be offering unlimited data plans with its iPhone,  something AT&amp;amp'T no longer does for new customers.This  surely wona4a4t be the last we hear from AT&amp;amp'T on the Verizon iPhone.  The company last week announced that it would offer the 8-gigabyte  iPhone 3GS for a mere $49 &amp;8212' an attempt to deflect some attention away from  Verizona4a4s news by having the cheapest iPhone offering in America.Next Story: AOL&amp;'s new editor comes from Foxnews.com Previous Story: Therea4a4s no such thing as a free samplePrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: 3G, CDMA, iPhone, smartphonesCompanies: AT&amp;amp'T, VerizonPeople: Larry Solomon          Tags: 3G, CDMA, iPhone, smartphonesCompanies: AT&amp;amp'T, VerizonPeople: Larry SolomonDevindra Hardawar is VentureBeat's lead mobile writer and East Coast correspondent. He studied philosophy at Amherst College, worked in IT support for several years, and has been writing about technology since 2004. He now lives in Brooklyn, New York. You can reach him at devindra@venturebeat.com (all story pitches should also be sent to tips@venturebeat.com), and on Twitter at @Devindra.VentureBeat 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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<title><![CDATA[Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin invests in Qwiki]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Qwiki, a startup that describes itself as delivering a new a4Ainformation experience,a4 just announced that it has raised $8 million in its first institutional round of funding.I wrote about Qwiki earlier this month, when the funding was revealed through a regulatory filing. At the time, the filing said the Palo Alto, Calif. startup had only raised $5 million of the round. After the article was published, co-founder and chief executive Doug Imbruce hinted that there were some big names involved in the round. And now hea4a4s revealed that the biggest investor was Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin.Saverin, of course, recently saw a big boost to his profile thanks to his largely sympathetic portrayal in the movie The Social Network. Saverin was pushed out from any active role in Facebook, but he settled with Facebook for an undisclosed amount and remains one of the companya4a4s largest shareholders &amp;8212' his shares are worth billions of dollars now. After the movie came out, Saverin published a column in CNBC that was largely noncommittal about Facebook (presumably because he signed a nondisclosure agreement as part of his settlement) but went on and on about the importance of entrepreneurship.Also investing in the round are YouTube co-founder Jawed Karim, Juniper Networks co-founder Pradeep Sindhu, Lerer Media Ventures, Tugboat Ventures, and Contour Venture Partners. (I cana4a4t help but note that although Saverin and Karim were both involved in hugely popular Web companies, they were both overshadowed by their co-founders.)So what is Qwiki The goal is to deliver a rich, multimedia overview of topics like a4ASan Franciscoa4 and a4AEduardo Saverin,a4 one that pulls together text, images, video, and more from sources like Wikipedia. Imbruce has compared the experience to how computers deliver information in science fiction movies such as Wall-E. The site is still in an invite-only alpha test, but Imbruce has said the company is also working on mobile versions, as well as personalized features.The company has now raised a total of $9.5 million. Saverin and Pejman Nozad (whose firm Amidzad is also an investor in VentureBeat) are joining Qwikia4a4s board as non-voting observers.Next Story: Box.net looks to keep it simple with new version of cloud storage software Previous Story: Bloom Energy &amp;''not focused&amp;'' on fuel cells IPO, no plans for a mini-Bloom BoxPrintEmailTwitterFacebookGoogle BuzzLinkedIn      DiggStumbleUponRedditDeliciousGoogleMore&amp;8230'          Tags: information experienceCompanies: Contour Venture Partners, Lerer Media Ventures, Qwiki, Tugboat VenturesPeople: Eduardo Saverin, Jawed Karim, Pejman Nozad, Pradeep Sindhu          Tags: information experienceCompanies: Contour Venture Partners, Lerer Media Ventures, Qwiki, Tugboat VenturesPeople: Eduardo Saverin, Jawed Karim, Pejman Nozad, Pradeep SindhuAnthony 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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