Dec
9th

Open Handset Alliance signs up 14 more Android-lovers, including Sony Ericsson, ASUS and Garmin

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

The Open Handset Alliance just made a major score with 14 more members: AKM Semiconductor Inc., ARM, ASUSTek Computer Inc. (previously rumored), Atheros Communications, Borqs, Ericsson, Garmin International Inc., Huawei Technologies, Omron Software Co. Ltd, Softbank Mobile Corporation, Sony Ericsson, Teleca AB, Toshiba Corporation and Vodafone. That’s not quite everyone that matters, but pretty darn [...]


Dec
9th

EastWest updates PLAY to v1.1.6

Author: Jo | Files under Electronic Music

9th December 2008: EastWest has updated its PLAY software to v1.1.6. Changes: Added choice to automatically increment MIDI channel, or default to omni, when adding new instruments. Extended/definable keyranges in inst…

    


Dec
8th

MachineCodex Software updates AudioCodex to v1.47

Author: Jo | Files under Electronic Music

8th December 2008: MachineCodex Software has updated AudioCodex to v1.47. This update fixes several bugs that have recently been reported by users, and also includes several new features, plus a variety of user-interfac…

    


Dec
8th

Access Music updates Virus TI Software to v2.7.5

Author: Jo | Files under Electronic Music

8th December 2008: Access Music has announced that it has updated the Virus TI Software to v2.7.5. This is a feature and maintenance release and is recommended for every Virus TI owner. Changes: SE: Stuck notes when s…

    

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Dec
6th

Microsoft to push cool factor with retro-inspired clothing line

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

It’s actually kind of amazing how much dough Microsoft has spent over the past little while in an attempt to polish its image in the minds of the general populace, and as if those “I’m proud to be a PC” and completely incomprehensible Gates / Seinfeld spots weren’t enough, the Redmond-based outfit is about to [...]


Dec
5th

Verizon posts its first BlackBerry Storm firmware update

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Lo and behold, Verizon’s taken a break from releasing low-end Nokias for just long enough to officially release its first Storm update — which just happens to be the same one that’s been floating around on the interwebs for a few days now, 4.7.0.75. Anyone unwilling or unable to connect to their PC to nab [...]


Dec
5th

ITRI’s folding TFT-EPD display: ready for smartphones next year

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

While everyone wants their gadgets, particularly smartphones, to become smaller and smaller we paradoxically want the screens to get bigger and bigger. That’s why so much R&D money is spent on wearable, folding, projecting, swiveling, and rollable displays: there’s a gold mine to be had by the first to offer a solution with mass-market appeal. [...]


Dec
3rd

SnorePro might stop you from snoring (but probably won’t)

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

We’ll level with you: the Snore Pro sets off a few snake oil alarms — it does, after all, claim to fix a problem that has been seemingly incurable from time immemorial. The device (which is not exactly cool looking) apparently has a two-pronged approach to help snorers kick the habit: first, it delivers an [...]


Dec
2nd

Laptop Cop ups its security arsenal with Skyhook WiFi positioning

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Skyhook Wireless’ WiFi positioning technology has already found its way into quite a few previously position-less places, and it now looks like it’s added one more feather its cap, with Awareness Technologies announcing that it has added the capability to its Laptop Cop laptop protection software. In addition to pinning down a location (supposedly with [...]


Dec
2nd

Nokia’s Z-Wave Home Control Center hands-on and video

Author: Jo | Files under Engadget

Since hearing about Nokia’s foray into the world of home automation, our curiosity has been seriously piqued. Thankfully, our girl-on-the-scene Drita has captured video of the new software / hardware combo in action on the Nokia World show floor. It looks like a fully decked out system is going to run you a hefty fee [...]