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Lenovo smartbook may run Android

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:10:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/qualcommandroid.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />A demo of a smartbook prototype from Qualcomm may have provided more details of Lenovo's smartbook for AT&T, including its choice of OS. The design, which cosmetically resembles the publicly displayed Lenovo system, runs on a comparatively fast 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and has been shown running Android, suggesting Google's OS is at least a candidate for the system. Previously, it had ...

EU formally adopts file sharing rights

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:55:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/euflag-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The European Parliament late yesterday officially approved a final key rule in its telecoms package that will require legal rights for those threatened with losing Internet access in piracy cases. The measure will only allow EU member states to cut off access if it's deemed "appropriate, proportionate and necessary within a democratic society." Any decision will require an objective procedure th...

Infineon, Nokia team on 4G chips

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:20:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/infineonx-gold618-sm.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Infineon today said it would work with Nokia to develop chipsets for 4G mobile Internet based on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard. The deal won't be exclusive and will primarily ensure that Infineon 4G hardware will support Nokia's technology licenses. The two hope to speed up development and make sure that 4G works properly across all devices, not just Nokia's....

Samsung Go drops $100 in NY Times Reader deal

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:45:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/samsunggo-nytimes.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />The New York Times today launched a unique Times Reader deal to drive its online subscriptions. Those who subscribe to a $179 one-year subscription to Times Reader get $100 removed from the price of a Samsung Go netbook bought at the same time, lowering it to $280. The Times Reader app itself will also come preloaded on the portable and will push news whenever the PC is online....

VUDU hub gets Wikipedia app

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:00:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/vuduin.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />VUDU has recently added Wikipedia to the interface of its on-demand video service, letting users access information on any movie or show they're considering watching. The application will also link to various actors, actresses, movies and directors related to the particular title they're watching. Users can browse Wikipedia like they would traditionally via a web browser on their PC....

LaCie intros 1080p LaCinema Classic HD media server

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/laciesml.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />LaCie on Tuesday introduced the LaCinema Classic HD, a media server capable of full 1080p video playback. Users can connect an HDTV using a standard HDMI cable, while Composite connectors are also available. Multichannel DTS audio is supported, sent via HDMI or a dedicated S/PDIF optical port. A 1TB hard drive is integrated for storing movies, music or photos, while a USB 2.0 connection is provide...

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Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:45:00 GMT

iPhone continues to encounter 'searching for service' bug

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:50:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0909/iphone-1.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Some iPhone owners are still suffering from an issue preventing any kind of cellular connection, posters on Apple's support forums say. After entering an area with no carrier service, or simply at random, an iPhone may launch into a "searching for service" mode from which it does not return, even when back in a known coverage area. The only way of temporarily fixing the problem is said to be reb...

HQueue cloud service works with Houdini animation software

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:35:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/cloud.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />SideFX has announced a new cloud service, HQueue, that is designed to work with the company's Houdini animation software. The Python-based job manager utilizes Amazon's EC2 compute loud to process renderings and simulations, but without requiring the user to leave the Houdini interface. Intensive computing can be processed by EC2 while the workstation resources are left free for other work....

AT&T offers up short-term data passes

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:10:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/sierrausbconnectlightning.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />AT&T today countered efforts by Sprint, Verizon and Virgin Mobile in mobile data by adding the Data Connect Pass as an alternative to its subscriptions. The packages give occasional travelers the option of using 3G through a USB stick or similar device without having to commit beyond what they need. It also avoids unnecessary overage fees and lets users top up for the amount of necessary time if...

Intouch shows IT7150 wireless Internet photo frame

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:25:00 GMT

<img align='left' src='http://photos.macnn.com/news/0911/intouchframein.jpg' border='0' width='176' height='120' />Intouch has released what it calls the first Internet-capable digital photo frame, the 7-inch IT7150. Apart from its ability to playback photos and videos, the frame can connect to Internet radio stations, weather information and social networking sites thanks to its Wi-Fi connection. It also carries an 800x480 resolution and a touchscreen that brings a virtual QWERTY keyboard....