http://www.secuobs.com Observatoire de la securite Internet fr webmaster@secuobs.com 2009-05-26 07:12:37 - Crave The gadget blog : For a holiday, it's been an eventful day in the world ofHTC-Android-phone news First came those leaked internal ATetTdocuments that showed, among other things, a new HTC Android devicecalled the Lancaster that's supposedly targeted for an August USlaunch Now comes word of http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101617.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101617.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-26 03:25:40 - Crave The gadget blog - As a lifetime console gamer, it probably comes as no surprise that Ihave a certain affinity for games made in Japan Seriously, give me asingle-player Japanese RPG over the American equivalent any day of theweekGiven this, the news that more Japanese game developers want todevelop http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101505.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101505.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-26 03:25:40 - Crave The gadget blog - See the red dot So far, it can be controlled via the balance board,but hopefully Linux users will think of more exciting uses for itCredit: Matt CuttsI'm not the world's biggest Linux fan and I don't own a Wii, but I canalways appreciate http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101504.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101504.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-26 03:25:40 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: WABC-TVCustomers planning to do a little game shopping at a New York CityGameStop this weekend were instead welcomed by their future insectoverlordsAccording to a WABC-TV report, this Memorial Day weekend, employees ata GameStop in New York City's Union Square were trapped inside for http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101503.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101503.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-26 03:25:40 - Crave The gadget blog - Fab 5 Freddy attempts to follow Dong's adviceWe start off with probably the weirdest opening ever Where was Igoing with that Your guess is as good as mineThat opening sets the tone, though, since we jump right into Dong'spromised dating advice from last Originally posted at Inside CNET Labs Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101502.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101502.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-26 03:25:40 - Crave The gadget blog - HTC LancasterCredit: Engadget MobileEngadget Mobile got its hands on some ATetT internal documents, and oneof them shows a new HTC Android device called the Lancaster Like theHTC Dream, this model comes with a slide-out keyboard, though thefront looks similar to the design of the newer HTC Magic http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101501.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101501.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-26 03:25:40 - Crave The gadget blog - I'm not a big fan of anything subterranean, but every time I'm in NYC,for practical reasons, I take the subwayThis time around, it was also because I wanted to find out if the CityTransit NYC Subway Guide iPhone app was worth $299 I ended upcatching something else which, by itself, totally made the one-hourride from Manhattan to the Bronx worthwhileAs express train No 5 started to leave 59th Street and LexingtonAve, two dudes who looked just like regular New Yorker-on-holidayriders turned on their boombox One called out: "Hi everybody, whatyou're about to see is the most amazing thing If you don't like it,boo as much as you want But if you do, clap and please show yoursupport" Seeing some people taking out their cameras, he added, "Youcan take video all you want, as long as you pay us"Without further ado, the two took turns performing the most amazingbreakdance I've seen It was just coincidental that I had my iPhonevideo on and managed to capture the whole thing What I didn't capturewas the fact that their dance inspired some regular riders to stand upand show off their own moves I totally heart NYC for thishttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101500.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101500.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-25 14:10:41 - Crave The gadget blog - Episode 33 of the Digital City, where we discuss Facebook's andTwitter's exploding traffic, Intel's billion-dollar fine, and somegood and bad news for the video game industrySubscribe to Digital City on iTunesJoin the Digital City Facebook fan pageNeed more Follow Dan on TwitterOriginally posted at Digital City Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101377.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101377.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-25 14:10:41 - Crave The gadget blog - HDMI Netbooks are landing: The S12Credit: LenovoJust when we were ready to accept the stuttery nature of our NetbookHD video playback, along come Nvidia and Lenovo at long last to changeour expectations The IdeaPad S12, arriving in August, will be thefirst Netbook sporting discrete graphicshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101376.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101376.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-25 08:54:11 - Crave The gadget blog - It's the time of year when PC makers start announcing their newlineups for the summer and fall One thing is very clear: Lenovo isstepping up its gameThe Chinese PC maker that has enjoyed much success from the iconicThinkPad business notebook has faltered when it has http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101314.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101314.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-25 02:42:08 - Crave The gadget blog - The Map the Fallen loaded in Google EarthCredit: Dong Ngo/CNETEach Memorial Day we honor the men and women in uniform who have paidthe ultimate price for the freedom we enjoy Traditionally, this isthe day many people visit cemeteries and memorials, especially theArlington National Cemetery http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101242.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101242.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-24 09:55:23 - Crave The gadget blog - Jim Marshall was one of the chief photographers at the Monterey PopFestival and the original Woodstock He took historic backstage shotsof The Beatles' last concert And he chronicled San Francisco's acidrock heydayMarshall was everywhereHe shot more than 500 album covers over his 50-year career Originally posted at The Audiophiliachttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101136.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101136.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-24 09:55:23 - Crave The gadget blog - It's becoming increasingly difficult to hide from your results whileplaying sports The latest self-revealing tool is coming from start-upeSolesThe Scottsdale, Ariz-based company says its customized insole willenable your mobile phone to register data such as cadence, poweroutput, balance, speed, and distance while you http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101135.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101135.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-23 16:44:29 - Crave The gadget blog - If there was anything games needed, it's the smell of raw sewageCredit: NewsteamcoukIf the news that scientists have crammed 2,000 movies onto a singleDVD sent your head spinning so fast that you missed everything else onCrave this week, don't worry http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101002.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/101002.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-23 06:55:28 - Crave The gadget blog - CNET UK's Rory Reid jumps into a European rallycross car and pits theiPhone against an Asus Eee PC in an extreme typing test You may besurprised by the resultsOriginally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100895.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100895.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-23 06:55:28 - Crave The gadget blog - The Palm Pre: it's now really officialCredit: PalmWe've long said that the Federal Communications Commission holds atreasure trove of information on upcoming cell phones, and this weekit's really true Over the past few days we've seen not only the cuetrumpets Palm Pre http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100894.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100894.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-23 06:55:28 - Crave The gadget blog - Rafe and Tom explore just why those mini Flip type cameras are sopopular and whether you should use oneListen now: Download today's podcastSubscribe now: iTunes audio | iTunes video | RSS audio | RSSvideoOriginally posted at The Real Deal Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100893.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100893.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-23 06:55:28 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: GamespotA few months ago I mentioned that America's Army--the free,downloadable first-person shooter sponsored by the US Army--would bereceiving an upgrade this year Well, the time is nighIf you hurry the time may be nigher than you think FilePlanet hasbeta keys for America'http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100892.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100892.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-23 06:55:28 - Crave The gadget blog - LG Glance with gold trimLG Glance with gold trimCredit: Phone ArenaDespite the buzz behind the LG enV3 and the enV Touch, LG will alsorelease a lesser known model for Verizon this summer, called the LGGlance, according to Phone Arena It's a basic 13-megapixel cameraphone in a candybar http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100891.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100891.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: AndroidWe already know that Sony Ericsson has plans to release a GoogleAndroid phone in 2009, but ever since joining the Open HandsetAlliance in December 2008, we haven't heard a peep from the companyThat is, until nowSpeaking at a launch event in Taiwan, Peter http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100771.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100771.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - Aside from some technical difficulties today and a giant bug bite,we've got a great show featuring all three of your favorite Webcelebrities Before we get to the stories, we want to remind everyoneof The 404 logo contest and of our appearance on our buddy ClaytonMorris' FoxNewscom's Strategy Room to talk about all the good tech,video game-related goodness at 2 pm ESTCredit: Jasper EngelsOn today's show, find out ways that kids now are using abbreviationsin text messages to hide things from their parents Apparently,"RU/18" is something that kids these days are getting on their cellphones Also, Pfizer is giving away free three-month supplies ofViagra and Lipitor because of the recession, but only if you were onthe drugs before you got laid off We hope Justin isn't itching to getfired for this dealIn regard to a story about China shutting down a sex-themed park,Wilson gives us way too much information about "the talk" with his momwhen he was 15 Justin and Jeff learned everything from "SesameStreet" Speaking of more things naughty, there is a new version of"Star Trek" called "Star Trix", and we can't really say much moreabout it other than it's totally NSFWFinally, showers make you more productive at work Just be sure towatch out for peephole-size openings at work Be sure to write in atthe404 at cnet dot com We'd love to see more of your submissionsfor our logo contest See you on Tuesday after the Memorial Day breakEpisode 348-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100770.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100770.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - Your Highness SurpriseCredit: GeekOur senior editor Leslie Katz pointed me to this story about the Queenof England getting a Nintendo Wii as a gift, and I thought to myself,"Ah, this is the kind of news that's gonna change the world"The Royal WiiCredit: Kombohttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100769.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100769.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - 2010 Honda Insight2010 Toyota PriusWhen people think hybrid, they think Toyota Prius This iconic carpopularized hybrid powertrains more than any other model This week,the newest version, the 2010 Toyota Prius, starts to show up atdealers Although not a radical update, the 2010 Prius gets more powerand improved fuel economy over Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100768.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100768.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - The GuggenheimCredit: LEGOAs the flawed human beings we all are, from time to time, each of us,needs a break from Swine Flu fears and waterboarding debates As a35-year old man-child, my distraction of choice is video games Forothers, it's LegosIn a press release http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100767.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100767.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - There are no conspiracies to make your cameras die young Plus, the newdSLRs just keep a comin' a coincidence and photos that go "vroom"Listen now: Download today's podcastEpisode 49Originally posted at Indecent Exposure Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100766.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100766.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - Home-theater-in-a-box systems have been around forever, but the latestmarketing angle is the "Blu-ray-ready HTIB" The new phrase simplymeans that the system consists of a surround-sound-speaker system andan AV receiver, so you only need to add a Blu-ray player to completeyour home theater The Sony HT-SS360 http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100765.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100765.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 23:40:01 - Crave The gadget blog - We complain a lot about our computer, like how it takes up to a minuteto turn on, applications take more than few seconds to load, it cashesonce in a while and emails take forever to be deliveredNow, let's imagine how all that would be if done http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100764.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100764.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: ZvoxFor this week's Crave giveaway, we've got the ZVox Z-Base 550, a $500single-speaker surround system that fits under your flat-panel TV Ourreviewer, Steve Guttenberg, says that, "In addition to deliveringsolid sonics, the Zvox Z-Base 550 sets itself apart from competingsingle-speaker units with http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100586.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100586.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Though light on bells and whistles, the Pharos Drive 200 offers a4-inch screen and text-to-speechCredit: PharosIf you're in the market for a GPS, I highly recommend one with a4-inch-wide screen Sure, you can save a few bucks on a square35-incher, but those seem Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100585.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100585.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - CNET News PollPhone PhridayWhich phone are you most excited to seeNew iPhonePalm PreNokia N97 NAMBlackBerry Storm 2Sony Ericsson 88s0es01-ki with Blu-rayhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100584.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100584.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - The Wind just got boob-tube-friendlyCredit: MSIMSI's newest Wind has gone on sale, upgrading to an Atom N280processor from the previous N270 for some modest performance gainsWhat else is new as compared with the last-gen Wind Four colorsinstead of two--blue, red, gray, and white, so http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100583.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100583.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Netbooks: the next generationCredit: AsusNetbooks now comprise 8% of the laptop market, but are we satisfiedIntel says no: their "Pine Trail" roadmap that's the code name fortheir next-gen Atom processors reveals plans for an integratedCPU/GPU, with claims of saving space as well as battery life Whilethe graphics power likely won't be as impressive as an Nvidia IONprocessor, it will change the landscape of a pretty fast-growingfield Here's what we'd like to see in the near-future of NetbooksSound off and tell us what you're looking for - that is, if you'relooking for a Netbook at all1 Better video While Atom processors can handle YouTube and some HDvideo streaming kinda sorta, there are no DVD drives on these littleguys Video-playing especially streaming needs to be silky-smooth,even in HD Until then, Netbooks will never be truly great portablemedia devices, which they ought to be After all, web browsing is mostof what we do with computers2 Smaller, please But with larger keyboards The whole 116-inch andhigher trend is disturbing because it's making semi-bulky netbookseven larger While it's nice for some applications and those who wantan affordable 12" laptop, this whole X-Large Netbook trend takes awayfrom the whole gee-whiz "look how small my notebook is" appeal thatmade Netbooks an overnight hit in the first place What we're reallysaying is: make better use of the size Edge-to-edge keyboards andedge-to-edge screens should become the norm, and with betterengineering, we'd like to see 10-inch Netbooks become even thinner andmore compact A Netbook could feel like a small paperback book, not aportable VCR http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100582.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100582.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - If it's not a right angle, it's a wrong angle That's exactly theethos that has inspired the type of precise, structured and rigidlyuseful gadgetry that we highlight in today's episodeListen now: Download today's podcastSubscribe now: iTunes audio | iTunes video | RSS audio | RSSvideoEPISODE 138The perfect father’s day gift for the Type A grillerSize your burgers your wayCocoon’s laptop bag is perfect for type A personalitiesSensor-laden kokoro adjusts playlist to match the rhythm of your heartGameDr destroys recreation of youthSony’s 400-disc BDP-CX7000ES Blu-ray Mega Changer reportedly comingsoonOriginally posted at Gadgettes, the bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100581.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100581.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 18:59:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: KodakI still remember a conversation I had a couple years ago with adigital camera product manager about movie recording in his company'scameras and why it was limited to clips only 30 seconds long Hisresponse was "our research tells us consumers don't use the movie modeor don't even know it's on their camera so it's really not a concernfor us" YouTube and other video-sharing sites weren't exactly asecret at that time so the answer--regardless of research--seemedpretty off to meSince then camera makers have been steadily rolling out improvementsto movie recording The main thing they've gone after--no surprise--isresolution Slapping "HD" on a camera is video equivalent tomegapixels Put "full HD" on a model and you'll really grab someattention Squeeze an HDMI jack on the camera and you're in evenbetter shape to sell some units to consumers interested in getting oneproduct that takes good photo and play them back instantly on an HDTVOne of the biggest missteps in this quest for the perfect movie mode,however, seems to be whether you get use of the optical zoom whilerecording Kodak was one of the first, if not the first to add HDcapabilities to its cameras Its longest megazoom, the EasyShare Z980,is currently under review and like most of its other cameras featuresHD-quality movie capture with full use of its 24x zoom lensSo is a good movie mode crucial to a purchase decision these days oris it just one more thing manufacturers can slap on the box to up-sellyouSee the latest reviews of digital cameras in all types and sizes thatcapture HD video after the breakhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100580.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100580.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 07:31:14 - Crave The gadget blog - At a garage sale in March 2009, I spied an old piece of lab equipmentfor sale with the word "Quantumeter" written across the front I hadno idea what it was, or if it worked, but the $10 asking price seemedreasonable for a device that looked like it fell off the back of atime machineAfter getting the Quantumeter back home, some online research turnedup a vague explanation of its origins as a pseudo-scientific piece ofmedical equipment, used to administer low voltages of electricity tosick patients in the first half of the 20th century As awesome as itsounds to own a vintage electro-therapy machine, in practical terms,it was actually a bit disappointing For a device that could have beenBen Franklin's lost extra-terrestrial communicator, the Quantumeterwas just a piece of turn-of-the-century hokumDonald's ThingamaKIT projectIf it hadn't had such an awesome name, I might have been content togive the Quantumeter a cozy place in the attic until "AntiquesRoadshow" rolled into town Instead, I did the only thing anyself-respecting geek with some soldering iron skills would do: Iturned the Quantumeter into the kind of bizarre gadget it deserved tobeUsing a $70 kit from Bleep Labs the ThingamaKIT, my father in-law'sgarage, and some patience from my wife, I was able to turn theQuantumeter into a blinking, bleeping, tentacled mess of nerd funI've put a video of the final result below, but to see thetransformation unfold, take a look at the photo galleryhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100393.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100393.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 07:31:14 - Crave The gadget blog - Study BallCredit: CuriositeAre your easily distracted kids having trouble getting motivated towrite that term paper Why not chain them to their desks until they'vedone what they're supposed to do It might sound a bit extreme, buthey, if you want your kids to get into Harvard, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100392.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100392.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 07:31:14 - Crave The gadget blog - If you own a camera or camcorder that uses SD cards, chances areyou've confounded yourself at some point trying to figure out how fasta card you need or want for your device This is complicated by alot of factors, primarily that the Class specification defines aminimum sustained transfer rate--Class 6 is 6 megabytes per second,Class 10 is 10MBps, and so onCredit: PanasonicThat's like saying a car is rated for at least 10 miles per gallon; ithelps you filter a few other cars out of your buying decision, butit's not very helpful for sorting through the myriad others with asimilar lowest-common-denominator ratingNor is there any official body that verifies the performance The SDCard Association provides some guidelines and testing tools, you payyour licensing fee for the Class logo, and you're in businesshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100391.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100391.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 07:31:14 - Crave The gadget blog - Acronis True Image backup softwareCredit: Dong Ngo/CNETAfter I blogged about how Acronis misinterpreted its survey data,mistakenly reporting an alarming 87 percent of users back up theirdata only once every two or three months, the company released arevised report on the matter on ThursdayThe Originally posted at News Bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100390.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100390.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - CNET smartphone editor Bonnie Cha calls into The 404 today to talkabout the highly anticipated and potential iPhone killer, the Palm PreWhat does she really think about the phone Will there really be ashortage Does anyone know why it's called the Pre Bonnie lays it allout so that even we can understandWe've got some exciting stuff coming up in the next week, includingour appearance on tomorrow's Gadgets and Games with Clayton MorrisAlso, we've announced our biggest contest yet We need a new logo andwe're going to be giving tons of prizes away to the winner There'sreally no rules for the contest; we just need something thatrepresents the show, what it's all about, and our tag line, "hightech, low brow" Please send us your hi-res submissions to the404 atcnet dot comEPISODE 347-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100265.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100265.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900RIM BlackBerry Curve 8900Credit: ATetTEarlier in May, ATetT announced plans to bring the RIM BlackBerry Curve8900 to its shelves in early summer and looks like the carrier ismaking good on its promiseThe newest Curve will be available in stores and online on May http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100264.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100264.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - Tripping the light fantasticCredit: BanprestoI'm definitely way past the age for childhood toys, though some peoplestill haven't outgrown that I believe the politically correct phrasefor them is "young at heart" However, Japanese retailer Banpresto hastaken the zoetrope remember the spinning drum with slits http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100263.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100263.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - My BlackBerry, after recovering from Wednesday's swimCredit: Ina Fried/CNETIt's every gadget lover's nightmare and, on Wednesday, it became myrealityMy BlackBerry went for an ever-so-brief tour of CNET's plumbingfacilities I'm not sure how it ended up exactly where it did, butsuffice it to say, it did And, to answer the question before you ask,it was a clean bowlI pulled it out within a second of hearing that dreaded splash Ishook it off, dried it, and headed to my desk with a sheepish look onmy faceWith a quick glance to make sure no one was looking, I googled "Whatto do if cell phone gets wet"As you may or may not know, many cell phones meet their end byvisiting pools, tubs, and other reservoirs of different shapes andcontents There are so many such incidents, cell phones now haveindicators that show whether they have gotten wet and are thereforeineligible for warranty replacementI called Verizon Wireless to see how often this happens Althoughspokesman Jeffrey Nelson didn't have any solid numbers, he said, "I dothink it happens a fair amount more than people realize"Nelson said his own cousin has dropped his BlackBerry in the toilettwice and a Facebook friend dropped his phone in a cup of coffee thismorning The Verizon folks also helpfully pointed me to this phone,should I really want a phone that can handle the waterLuckily, even some of the non-waterproof devices survive their aquaticordeals and there is plenty of advice on the Internet about how tomaximize one's chancesOriginally posted at Beyond Binaryhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100262.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100262.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - Come on, give us something2009 was supposed to be the "year of Android" But we are now fivemonths into 2009 and not a single new Android device has landed in theUnited States And outside our borders, only the HTC Magic has arrivedat carriersIt all started http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100261.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100261.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - The Adjust-A-BurgerCredit: Home MarketplacePortion control can be a bit of a problem when it comes to shapinghamburger patties I tend to recommend a patty about the size of thepalm of your hand, but when my husband follows my directions, we windup with hamburgers about double Originally posted at Appliances et Kitchen Gadgetshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100260.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100260.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell The Chevrolet Equinox Fuel Cell takes part in the Hydrogen Road TourCredit: GMElectric cars have been getting plenty of buzz lately, but thedevelopment of hydrogen fuel cell vehicles is still going strong TheCalifornia Fuel Cell Partnership, along with Powertech Labs, NationalHydrogen Association, and US Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100259.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100259.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-22 00:18:27 - Crave The gadget blog - The Consumer Electronics Association, which hosts CES in Las Vegasevery year, said Thursday that the trade show will expand its Applesection from 4,000 square feet to 25,000 square feetApple CESCES is devoting more floorspace to Apple this year But will AppleattendCredit: Tom Krazit/CNETOriginally posted at News - Applehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100258.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100258.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 19:42:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Evil incarnateCredit: Digital InnovationsParents, I've found a device that you will love and your children willhate Just don't tell them you heard it from me, I have my geek credto look out for It's an evil video game timer called the GameDrIt http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100171.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100171.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 19:42:58 - Crave The gadget blog - For just a few bucks more than the refurb price, you can get HP'sdesktop-friendly Pavilion GX-235DX brand newCredit: Best BuyRemember the HP Pavilion G60-235DX notebook from last week Buycomhad refurbs for $46999 shipped They still do, in factBut eagle-eyed reader Mike Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100170.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100170.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 19:42:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Go on, mingleCredit: CookingcomGrilling outdoors is great fun, and that fun is usually best sharedwith friends and family I don't just mean hanging out with them andenjoying their company; I mean putting them to work I have previouslynoted that engaging your guests is Originally posted at Appliances et Kitchen Gadgetshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100169.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/100169.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 14:57:20 - Crave The gadget blog - Last month, GE revealed that its research scientists had discovered away, using holographic technology, to store 100 DVDs worth ofinformation on a single standard DVD What a difference a few weeksmakeIn what can only be seen as a "serving" or pwning of the GEresearchers, researchers at the Swinburne University of Technology inMelbourne, Australia, have gone way past 100 and on to 2,000While standard DVDs are made with three spatial dimensions, the Aussieresearchers added two moreUsing nanoparticles--extremely small bits of matter--the Swinburneteam was able to introduce a spectral or color dimension and apolarization dimensionTo create the "color dimension," the researchers inserted goldnanorods onto a disc's surface Because nanoparticles react to lightaccording to their shape, this allowed the researchers to recordinformation in a range of different color wavelengths on the samephysical disc location Their findings appear in the current issue ofthe scientific journal NatureCurrent DVDs are recorded in a single color wavelength using a laserBrain explode yet No Well just keep reading, palhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99955.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99955.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 14:57:20 - Crave The gadget blog - A few weeks ago, a colleague of mine, worried that her little brotherplayed too many video games, asked if there was a way to make moneywhile gaming When I told her about e-sports, she returned quite theguffaw at the conceptI suggested she tell her brother about http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99954.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99954.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - Oh hello, you've caught us testing the best Atomic Floyds we've heardto date How fortunate for youBy now, we've heard a few Atomic Floyds This HiDefJax model isgorgeous-looking, crafted from aluminium, and lathered in questionablehyperbole For us, they're the pick of the Floyd rangeAtomic Floyd earbudsCredit: CNET UKIgnore the "Escape Take off Tune out Leave the world as you knowit" nonsense on the packaging, because these aren't the be-all andend-all of sound quality, and no $125 headphones will ever be trySennheiser's $1,580 HD 800s if you really want to leave the world asyou know it But for $125, the HiDefJax phones do a stunning job atdelivering audio for the asking priceSound qualityThe Jaxes deliver a sweet, if a little cold, sound with oodles ofdetail, a rich, airy high-end and a solid bass In many ways theirvoice is reminiscent of Denon's AH-C751s, suited particularly toelectronic, dance, rock and popOn came "Bohemian Rhapsody", and the Jaxes shone Beautiful vocaldelivery, sound as close to crystal clear as any earphones can be atthis price, and an impressively open sound stage--you can pick outwhere every instrument and voice is in the studio Oh, and here comesthe "Les Mis" soundtrack, and it sounds live No mean feat, that http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99844.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99844.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - PS2 outsells more powerful consoles This is not a repeat from 2002Credit: SonyI'm starting to feel bad for Sony and the PS3 camp I really am Salesfigures from The NPD Group, a prominent business research firm, showthe three top spots for April's console sales http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99843.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99843.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Boston DynamicsHere's another offering from Boston Dynamics' zoomorphic line: theRiSE V3, a multi-legged, beaver-tailed robot that can skitter alongthe ground, shimmy up a pole, and then quietly cling there and stareat youThe legs are powered by a pair of electric motors and equipped Originally posted at Military Techhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99842.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99842.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - HTC Touch Pro2HTC Touch Pro2Credit: Engadget MobileThis one slipped through the cracks Tuesday with all the Palm Premadness, but we're pretty sure more than a few phone fans will stillfind this news of interestA Sprintuserscom reader says the HTC Touch Pro2 will be availablefrom http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99841.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99841.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - This summer will be extremely busy for all of us here at CNET Notonly is the Palm Pre coming in June, but we're expecting iPhone newsat WWDC, a new Nokia N97 for North America, the LG enV3 and enV Touch,and more Phew We discuss all that, Originally posted at Dialed In Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99840.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99840.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - What's coming We only can guessCredit: Corinne Schulze/CNETForgive us for repeating rumors, but when you're writing about futureApple products like the next version of the iPhone, rumors are all youhave until the thoroughly tight-lipped company officially spills thebeansToday's rumor--well, actually it's yesterday's rumor--comes courtesyof AppleiPhoneAppscom Through its very own Deep Throat--aka a sourcewho is "closely connected to Apple's hardware development team"--theWeb site posted some details on just what the third-generation iPhonewill offer What's more, it names Friday, July 17, as the releasedateWe can't verify anything right now, but some of the predictions makemore sense than others A July 17 release date is very plausible Boththe iPhone Classic and the iPhone 3G went on sale on Fridays June 29,2007, and July 11, 2008, respectively Apple likes to respecttraditionHere's a list of what the new iPhone could offer, along with mycomments AppleiPhoneApps is also predicting that the $199 and $299price tags will remainhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99839.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99839.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 07:34:48 - Crave The gadget blog - Acer easyStore Home ServerCredit: AcerAcer plans to unveil its first home server for the US market onThursday, called the Acer Aspire easyStore Home ServerThe server is intended for home use as well as small businesses thathave a need for networking multiple PCs The easyStore will runMicrosoft Windows Home Server It enables users to access files,including photos, videos, and documents on any other computerconnected to the network, and creates an image-based backup of each PCdailyThe home sever is an 8x7x7 inch shiny black box, powered by Intel'sAtom processor 230 and 2GB of DDR2 memory There is a 1TB hard driveas well as three bays for swappable hard drives Together, theeasyStore can hold up to 7TB of data There are also five USB ports,one eSATA port, a Gigabit Ethernet port, and an RJ-45 LAN port Thetotal price is $399Acer follows HP into the consumer home server market Palo Alto,Calif-based HP recently refreshed its MediaSmart server, and Acer'sserver has very similar specifications, including running Windows HomeServerhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99838.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99838.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - Pictured is a concept handset from Nokia that uses colors to conveymoodsCredit: Nokia For times where :- just doesn't quite convey the messageBuzz on the Web is that Nokia has filed a patent for light messagingUnless you text that you're mad or happy, chances http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99711.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99711.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - Big, gray, and Blu-ray: the Asus F50SV-A2Credit: CNETSixteen-inch laptops comprise a growing category, perhaps because theysit between the semiportable, 15-inch, mainstream systems and theheavy, 17- and 18-inch models that are essentially desk-bound machineswith hinged screensThe $1,249 Asus F50SV-A2 $1,149 for base configuration http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99710.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99710.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - You can now choose between black, white, or sepia text colorYou can now opt for black, white, or sepia text colorCredit: Screenshot of Kindle for iPhone 11 by Nicole Lee/CNETAmazon has just released a version 11 update to its free Kindle appfor the iPhone and iPod Touch, and it sees a number of improvementsover the 10 releaseThis update follows another smaller update a few weeks ago that addedan iPhone-optimized Kindle store which you still have to access viaSafari, but at least the interface is now more mobile-friendlyTwo and a half months ago, Amazon released its free Kindle applicationfor the iPhone and iPod Touch that lets you read Kindle books on thedevices without having to purchase the expensive e-book from AmazonIf you were an existing Kindle owner, you could also take advantage ofthe Kindle application thanks to Amazon's Whispersync, which wouldsync both libraries, and you could pick up reading where you left offThe reading experience is not as pleasant as on the dedicated e-bookreader due to the smaller and backlit screen, but at least it's anoption for those who didn't want the Kindle hardwareWith the version 11 update however, the reading experience on theKindle is ever so slightly improved For one thing, you can now switchthe view from portrait to landscape mode if you prefer to read thatway You also have the option to "lock" the phone in either portraitor landscape mode thanks to a padlock icon to the lower right Weactually wished more iPhone apps had this feature since sometimes wewished things didn't rotate when we didn't want them tohttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99709.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99709.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - Hz so good: The marketing of 240Hz TVs may rely heavily on testpatternsCredit: Akihabara NewsEvery year it seems there's a new catchy spec in the HDTV realmeverybody likes to talk about A few years back it was 1080presolution Then we heard about 120Hz, which is supposed to reducemotion blur in fast-moving images on LCD TVs Well, this year, thelatest and greatest spec is 240Hz, which is supposed to do what 120Hzdoes, but betterNot too long ago, our video guru David Katzmaier gave his initialimpressions on 240Hz in a post titled "Is 240Hz worth waiting for"When he wrote that piece, he'd just seen his first 240Hz TV in actionand wasn't sold on the new technology Now that he's reviewed four240Hz HDTVs and has a fifth review the LG 47LH55 in the works, he'sstill not sold, but he admits the verdict isn't totally clear-cutPart of the problem is that there's a difference between what your eyesees in everyday material you watch and objective testing done withtest patterns As Katzmaier notes in his post, "Standard LCD andplasma TVs refresh the screen 60 times per second, or 60Hz, which isplenty fast enough to eliminate flicker and create the illusion ofmotion from a series of still images In fact, most sources sent toyour display arrive at the nominal rate of 30 frames per second, andeach frame is repeated once by the television to achieve 60 totalfps"240Hz LCD HDTVs comparedFor most people, including me and Mr Katzmaier, it's very difficultto see the impact that "faster" LCD sets have on picture quality Wespent some time in our AV lab watching various source material from120Hz TVs and 240Hz models and it's really hard to detect anydifference it's hard to detect any difference between 120Hz and 60Hzmodels, too To be clear, I'm referring here to motion-blur reductionbecause of faster refresh rates, not to dejudder processing, whichsmooths out motion and makes film-based material shot at 24fps lookmore video-like When dejudder is engaged, you can easily spot itsimpact on the picture It's also worth mentioning that the dejudderprocessing on the 240Hz TVs we tested so far wasn't any better--orworse--than than the dejudder on 120Hz TVsOriginally posted at Fully Equippedhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99708.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99708.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - The survey section where the percentages were taken out--the numbersjust don't add upCredit: AcronisAcronis, a major vendor of backup software, released a report earlierthis week stating that about 87 percent of computer users back uptheir data once every two or three months--way less frequently thanrecommended This suggests that most of us live dangerously when itcomes to backing upThe survey was widely reported in the press, but it turns out thenumbers didn't add upThe percentages released to the media were taken from the question"How often do you back up your hard drive or files" Results include:48 percent for "once a week or more"; 55 percent for "2-3 times amonth"; 815 percent for "once a month"; 868 percent for "every 2-3months", 914 percent for "2-3 times a year", 946 percent for "once ayear or less"; and 255 percent for "never"It may be that I'm Asian and extra good with math, but I couldn't helpbut notice that when added up, the numbers total around 500 percentOther ways to interpret the chart didn't justify the reported 87percent, either So maybe you're not as bad at backing up as somemedia reports told you you werehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99707.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99707.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - Wi-Fi radios come in many shapes and sizes, but the Oxx Digital Tubeis in a class of its own with its jumbo, hollow-bodied design TheTube's unique look accommodates its built-in subwoofer, and yes, wefound that the radio delivers much more bass than is common on a http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99706.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99706.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - Even earphones that came out more than five years ago can still begreatOK, so maybe 100 bucks or less isn't cheap in the scheme of things,but when you take into consideration that some of the most highlyrated, excellent-sounding in-ear headphones can cost more than $400http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99705.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99705.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - It's bad enough that Sling Media charges $2999 for its SlingPlayerMobile app which you can see demonstrated in the video at right, butlimiting it to Wi-Fi connections That's downright criminalFortunately, the gadget gurus over at Gizmodo have documented a way tostream SlingPlayer video across 3G connections, Originally posted at iPhone Atlashttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99704.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99704.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Komodo/InnexSure, we really liked the Nyko Wing Wireless Classic Controller foruse with the Nintendo Wii, but if we could choose any controller touse with Virtual Console games, it'd be the originals themselvesDeveloper Komodo may have come up with a device that could pacifyhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99703.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99703.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-21 00:33:09 - Crave The gadget blog - The last 20 years of gaming have treated us to better graphics andsound, more innovative control schemes, and more mature andsophisticated storylines Could the next innovation involve theolfactory system If the team behind some unique British Army trainingvideos have anything to say about it, then yesAccording to a Daily Mail article, researchers in the UK havepartnered with the Ministry of Defence there to make training videosfor the British Army a tad more immersive While the troops watch thevideos, foul smells are released into the air, appropriate to what'sonscreen"Yes, two Raw Sewages and a Weapon Fire please"Credit: NewsteamcoukFor example, a training video involving a real-life village would havethe smell of cooking food associated with it, teaching the soldier toassociate that village or type of village with that smellThen, when the soldier enters the village in real life, the absence ofsuch a smell could signify that the area had been evacuated and takenover by hostile forces Or that no one was cooking at that timeProfessor Bob Stone, an engineering professor and research director ofthe Human Factors Integration Defence Technology Centre HFIDTC, orSHIELD at Birmingham University, says the scent delivery system, orSDS100, consists of a compressed air chamber with eight compartmentsand four fans Each compartment holds a pot of wax, chemically infusedwith a particular odorWith 100 scent options available, including "weapon fire," "caturine," and "human feces," it's no wonder the researchers speculatethat this technology could be incorporated into video games "withinthree to five years" 'cause gamers just love the smell of cat urinehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99702.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99702.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: PentaxPentaxians on the Web have been abuzz for months about the K-7,Pentax's new midrange dSLR that replaces the now sub-$1,000 K20DThough it shares a lot in common with its predecessor, there are somenotable enhancements that might have Pentax photographers willing tostep up, including significantly faster performance and video support,plus some attractive features for the brand-agnostic midrange buyerhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99586.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99586.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - DA 18-55mm AL WRCredit: PentaxPentax has announced two new entry-level WR water-resistant serieslenses, the DA 18-55mm f35-56 AL WR and the DA 50-200mm AL WR Theycoincide with the launch of the company's new K-7 dSLR body, which hasa dust- and water-resistant lens http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99585.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99585.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - A 22-inch LCD for $11995 With no rebates Sign me upCredit: VisonThe monitor deals are coming fast and furious these days Witness PCConnection's latest: a 216-inch Vison V221WD LCD for $11995 shippedYou may have to pony up sales tax These are new Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99584.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99584.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - BlackRapids Double StrapCredit: BlackRapidThe BlackRapid R-Strap won the hearts of many photographers byoffering a quick and easy way to access a camera slung across thebody Now the company has devised the RS DR-1 Double Strap, which letsyou sling two shooters just like the cowboys of the Wild West http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99583.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99583.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Care for a Dell Cupcake We knew you would Credit to Dell for notonly listening to reader suggestions, but for doing their own videohacking At their own labs hey, those kinda look like ours, theydemonstrate the newest Android update, "Cupcake," on a Mini 10v, beingquick to http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99582.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99582.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Are you willing to wear 3D glasses in your living roomAre you willing to wear 3D glasses in your living roomThe Blu-ray Disc Association has started looking to officiallyintegrate 3D technology with the Blu-ray standard, according to areport by Video Business While Blu-ray already trumps standard DVD inimage quality, many consumers don't feel the improvement http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99581.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99581.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNETWhile many were thrilled to finally learn the price and release dateof the Palm Pre on Tuesday, some of that excitement was deflated bythe fact that Sprint's $19999 price tag came only after you sent infor a $100 mail-in rebate Fortunately, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99580.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99580.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Trendnet's cool IP camera monitor and photo frame, the TV-M7, whichdebuted at CES 2009, just got a little cooler The company announcedTuesday a firmware update for the 7-inch, wireless unit that adds twonew major features to make it even more IP camera-centricThe TV-M7Credit: Trendnethttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99579.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99579.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Virgin AmericaLast November, when Virgin America debuted Gogo's WiFi service on asingle flight, it stated that by the 2nd quarter of 2009, the servicewould be available fleet wide On Wednesday it announced it hadreached its goalOn Wednesday, Virgin America announced it had gone http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99578.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99578.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 19:36:21 - Crave The gadget blog - The Samsung SGH-T349 is a messaging phone, but with a twistCredit: SamsungBonnie Cha, CNET's smartphone reviewer, has not hidden her disdain forthe SureType keyboard So, call it a hunch, but I'm guessing that shewon't be thrilled with Samsung's newest messaging phone for http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99577.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99577.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 14:43:41 - Crave The gadget blog - Toshiba's 240Hz ZV650U series uses a scanning backlight to fightblurringCredit: Sarah Tew/CNETAs LCD and plasma vie for popularity and picture-quality braggingrights, one perceived weakness of the LCD camp has provided a reasonfor TV makers to charge more for step-up models: image blurring http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99429.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/99429.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Bonnie Cha/CNETBy now, most of you know that Palm and Sprint finally announced thatthe Palm Pre will be available nationwide on June 6 for $19999 aftera $100 mail-in rebate and with a two-year contract on Sprint'sEverything Data plan or Business Essentials with http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98658.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98658.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - Last week, we previewed the HTC Magic and revealed some of theenhancements the company made to Android, most significantly, theaddition of Microsoft Exchange support Well, it looks like the Taiwanmanufacturer's RetD department is far from done when it comes totweaking the default Android 15 firmwareA video has emerged with what is supposed to be the ROM for theupcoming HTC Hero--installed on a T-Mobile G1 deviceSome of the improvements include a new music player, a calendar that'ssomewhat similar to the one found on the Touch Diamond2, and changesto the browser interface comprising a new loading status bar and ajazzed-up screen for switching between windowshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98657.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98657.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - Duality indeed exists in me Just the other day I complained aboutmembership cards and the hassle of having to carry them Now I amabout to rave about something that takes the shape of a card just sothat you can carry it around easilyCredit: TopTech ProductsIt http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98656.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98656.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - The rumored BlackBerry Storm 2Credit: Engadget MobileAs if June wasn't packed enough with new smartphone launches, thereare rumors that the RIM BlackBerry Storm 2 may just hit VerizonWireless stores in the same monthBlackberryOScom says it received a tip from an "insider" asenior-level http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98655.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98655.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - Apple warns that iPhone and iPod users may experience a small staticshock through their earbudsCredit: AmazoniPhone and iPod users may experience a "small and quick" shock viatheir earbuds due to a buildup of static electricity, Apple warnedMondayPeople listening to one of the devices inOriginally posted at News - Applehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98654.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98654.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - One of the Netbooks offered by ATetTCredit: Nexus404If you've been waiting for ATetT's Netbook data plans to come to yourarea, the wait is almost overThe company first offered these plans exclusively in Philadelphiaearlier this year Saying that trial was a success, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98653.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98653.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - The MP3 player market has done nothing but benefit from the decline inflash memory prices One of many examples can be found in the SamsungQ2, a plain-looking device that comes in 8GB and 16GB versions forjust $9999 and $12999, respectivelyThe Q2 is priced well http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98652.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98652.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - And so does Jasmine Tune in to hear Jasmine and Donald, to a lesserextent gush about the upcoming Sony X-Series Walkman, a sweet-lookingtouch-screen MP3 player that has us hooked with its integrated Slackercapability, tactile playback buttons, and fun and innovativeinterface Also, we manage to drag ourselves out of our Walkmaninfatuation long enough to discuss some upcoming Creative headphones,as well as give some tips on how you can move an iTunes library to anexternal hard drive Finally, find out where you can find plenty offree and legal MP3s all over the Web They may not be good songs,but free counts for something, rightListen now:Download today's podcast | Subscribe in iTunes | Subscribe in RSSOriginally posted at MP3 Insiderhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98651.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98651.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - We finally have a release date for the Palm PreCredit: PalmThough summer is always a busy time for new cell phones releases, sofar the summer of 2009 is shaping up to be a doozy We expect a fullload of new handsets over the next three months with June being anespecially hectic time for high-profile models To help you keep trackof the news, here's a handy listPalm PreAfter months of waiting and plenty of rumors, we finally learnedtoday that the Palm Pre will go on sale Saturday, June 6 for $200Palm pushed its "first half of the year" deadline to the very end, butit appears they'll make itWe're hoping to have a review unit by the time it hits stores so thatwe can give you the full scoop on this much-anticipated deviceIndeed, we're very excited to finally be able to touch it June 6 wasa bit unexpected since Sprint typically releases new devices on aSunday But the date does give Palm a two-day jump on what should bethe next incarnation of the iPhoneOriginally posted at Dialed In Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98650.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98650.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-20 05:30:23 - Crave The gadget blog - Instrument cluster conceptIconmobile designed this instrument concept for NVidia's automotivechipCredit: IconmobileForget analog gauges, the instrument cluster of the future will be a3D dynamic display configurable by the user Computer graphics companyNVidia is has developed a chip designed specifically for theautomotive market This chip holds Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98649.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98649.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Your vacuum cleaner sucked out a woofer Who to callCredit: Steve GuttenbergI get this one a lot, what should I do aboutmy--fill-in-the-blank--broken headphones, buzzing speakers, staticnoises, intermittent sound, or when my subwoofer stops subbingOnly rarely can I solve the problem with a quick fix; I always firstadvise contacting the dealer or Web site that sold you the productService is their responsibility and if they don't provide it, youshouldn't buy from themOf course, the best time to ask about service is before you buy anyproduct Will they replace a product if it fails within 90 days ofpurchase Do they pay for return shipping I'm talking about audioproducts here, but that advice works for any tech purchaseOriginally posted at The Audiophiliachttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98470.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98470.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Microsoft's hardware division made a few new announcements Tuesdaymorning, bringing to light a handful of new mice and a new Webcam allset to debut in JuneMicrosoft's new Wireless Mouse 5000Credit: MicrosoftThe Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 is probably the most excitingproduct in the group For $40, this ambidextrous, wireless mousebrings Microsoft's impressive BlueTrack sensor technology down to itsmost affordable price point Unlike the Microsoft Explorer Mouse thatdebuted BlueTrack last year, the Wireless Mouse 5000 doesn't haverechargeable batteries, and its design looks a bit simpler, but theExplorer also costs about $70 We commend Microsoft for bringing itsaccurate, surface-flexible BlueTrack sensor to an affordable price soquickly You'll also find the Wireless Mouse 5000 in a new $70mouse-and-keyboard set, the Wireless Desktop 3000http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98469.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98469.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Napster's new deal: 7 million streaming tracks and 5 keeper downloads,all for five bucks a monthCredit: NapsterIf you routinely buy at least five songs per month, here's good newsfrom Napster: A new subscription plan nets you five DRM-free MP3downloads and unlimited streaming for just $5 monthly Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98468.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98468.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Long time friend of the 404 Tim Geisenheimer takes Wilson's spot todayon the show where we talk a whole lot about the Palm Pre The Pre willhit stores Saturday June 6 for $200 after a $100 rebate We weigh someof the pros and cons of the new Palm gadget and try to figure out whyor if it's cooler than the iPhoneNext it's on to the world of used video games and how Walmart istesting out a new kiosk in some of the company's stores The blue boxwill pay you for old games that you slide into a slot After thelittle man inside checks the game for scratches, he'll magicallycredit your charge card with the money for the game Sounds too goodto be true Probably We're just curious as to how competitive theprices areAn ingenious combination of puppies and cameras takes shape atPuppyPullingPower Which dog attracts the most female friends Listenand find outSpeaking of pets, find out why some ridiculous cat has over half amillion followers on Twitter and why this is the end of the Internetas we know itEPISODE 345-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98467.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98467.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Personally, I'm completely happy with my USB keyboard and opticalmouse But if you're a fan of alternative input devices, such as thePaperShow, you now have another choiceHitachi Software announced Tuesday its new StarBoard WT-1 interactivewireless tablet Basically, it's a mouse and keyboard replacement http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98466.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98466.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - LG enV Touch, openedLG enV Touch, openedCredit: LG by way of Phone ArenaIf you're not a fan of either the Palm Pre or the iPhone, you stillmight have something to look forward to in early JuneSomeone has apparently tipped off Engadget Mobile that the LG enVTouch might http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98465.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98465.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Body Check BallCredit: Japan Trend ShopFor a mere $39, the Body Check Ball sounds like a dodgy proposition interms of claiming to calculate your body fat More so when it statesthat it can measure your bone density and muscle ratio, all by holdingthis in your palms No "Om" http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98464.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98464.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 22:31:58 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Western DigitalWestern Digital has been busy customizing its hard drivesA month ago, the company introduced what it called the first green 2TBenterprise hard drive aimed at data centers Now it's making anotherdrive specifically for audio and video applications, and also thesurveillance marketThe company announced Tuesday the new 2TB WD AV-GP It incorporatesWestern Digital's AV Intelligent Drive Technology, which makes it agood choice for AV applications such as DVRs, media centers, mediaservers, and surveillance video recordingThe drive is designed to better withstand high temperatures for longperiods of time while remaining quiet during operation The newdrive's features also include:http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98463.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98463.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 17:35:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Bonnie Cha/CNETSprint Nextel and Palm announced on Tuesday an official release dateand pricing for the Palm PreThe Pre will be available nationwide on June 6 for $19999 after a$100 mail-in rebate and with a two-year contract on Sprint'sEverything Data plan or http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98324.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98324.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 17:35:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: MoMA StoreIt's a bird, it's a plane, it's a bowlNo, this beautiful piece of artwork isn't meant to be used as a weaponto threaten your enemies--it's a bowl created for the MoMA Store'sDestination: Brazil collection The collection celebrates designs, Originally posted at Appliances et Kitchen Gadgetshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98323.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98323.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 17:35:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Displaylink--a technology that allows users to connect multiplemonitors to single system, via USB--though a useful tool, has unableto display certain high resolutions including some HD resolutionsWith more and more monitors moving to the 16:9, HD format, it comes asno surprise or maybe a pleasant http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98322.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98322.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - Shure has been a well-known brand among audio professionals fordecades; heck, the company's SM57-LC microphone has even been usedduring presidential inaugurations These days, Shure'sconsumer-friendly line of sound-isolating earphones get the mostattention in mainstream tech press Models range from the entry-levelSE110s for $110 to Originally posted at iPod accessorieshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98103.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98103.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - Sometimes a video is so fascinating, so hypnotic, so awe-inspiringlystrange, that it just doesn't leave your head It stays for days anddays, over a whole weekend, while the mind reels at the possibilitiesNamco-Bandai's Muscle March is just such a brain injection of oddityJapan ishttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98102.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98102.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - Now just how am I supposed to perform a 360 inward heel flip withthisCredit: GameSpotThe last Tony Hawk game I played was Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2 on theDreamcast Getting good enough to pull off trick after trick insuccession in that game was close http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98101.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98101.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - The Samsung Alias 2: You can touch and feel its keysCredit: Corinne Schulze/CNETYou know you've arrived when a New York Times writer takes notice ofyour work, even if it's to make a snarky remark about it CNET gotsuch an honor Monday when David http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98100.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98100.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - After months of not even a peep from Creative Labs' statesideoperation, I was starting to worry that one of my favorite MP3 playermanufacturers had given up the ghost in the good ol' US of A Thentoday, an astute reader lured me over to the company's Originally posted at MP3 Insiderhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98099.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98099.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - Nokia 2720 FoldCredit: NokiaNokia's long focus on emerging cell phone markets was furthersolidified today when it unveiled three low-priced phones in FinlandThe three models offer varied designs and features sets, but all comein at under $135 100 euros without a contractNokia 2730 Classichttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98098.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98098.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - HP MediaSmart ConnectHP MediaSmart Connect x280n: Member of a dying breedCredit: HPCall it a one-two punch: Monday's news that HP is discontinuing itsMediaSmart Connect line follows Friday's report that Linksys' line ofMedia Center Extenders is also on its way outWhile two announcements doesn't a trend make you need three forthat, I'm hopeful that one of my consumer electronics wishes isfinally coming true We may be seeing the end of the standalonenetwork digital media player And I say "good riddance" This is aproduct category that never really should've existed in the firstplaceTo be clear, I'm not talking about digital music players--thoseproducts like Sonos, Logitech's Squeezebox line, or the growing numberof cheap often sub-$200 Wi-Fi radios available That's a maturingproduct line that's providing real value--allowing you to access yourPC-based digital music, Internet radio, and the growing array ofonline music services both free and premium onesNo, I'm talking about video-enabled digital media adapters Whichbrings me to gripe No 1: the industry couldn't even agree on a commonterminology The products were alternately known as digital mediaadapters, digital media players, network media streamers, set-topboxes--or some amalgamation thereofThere were three big reasons the product category continued tolanguish in the enthusiast realm and never really went mainstream http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98097.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98097.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 07:17:26 - Crave The gadget blog - Dell's sorta-rugged Latitude 2100 NetbookCredit: DellAiming to bring small, low-cost laptops to schools, Dell has justannounced the Latitude 2100, a Netbook specifically targeted toeducational markets We recently got a chance to take a brief hands-onlook at the Latitude 2100--and we think its appeal will go far beyondthe classroomThe basic components are similar to what you'd find in almost anyother Netbook--Intel Atom CPU, 1GB of RAM, Windows XP--but the chassisof the Latitude 2100 is specifically designed with young users inmind Somewhat thicker and heavier than typical consumer Netbooks, thesystem has a semi-rugged feel and a thick rubberized cover, along withan optional anti-microbial keyboard The entire package reminded us insome ways of the original Intel Classmate laptops, which were thefirst examples of Netbooks One new feature that seems especiallyintriguing but may tax the Intel Atom processor is an optional touchscreenDell's Mobile Computing Station for storing and charging NetbooksCredit: DellTo appeal specifically to educational buyers, the systems include ahandful of unique features, including a small light on the back of thelid, called the Network Activity Light It can interact withthird-party software or simply turn on when students are surfing theWeb instead of working on classwork, which can help teachers keeptrack of the status of everyone in the classroomhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98096.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/98096.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Justin's new roommateCredit: The Horror DomeMan, we're never going to have a complete show again With Wilson inBoston visiting his newborn son, we invite Natali Del Conte back onthe show, where we disgust and delight her with stories aboutgravity-defying bras, sleeping with rodents, and a $4k pair ofXbox/Nike sneakersAfter begging Natali to take me back, we move onto a story about apair of Nike sneakers that fetched $4k on eBay this weekend They'recustom made and feature fiber optic wiring that makes the shoes lightup and glow on the wearer You can guess how wide Jeff opened up thehating floodgates on these guysWe've also got a really disgusting story about a new strain of SUPERRAT found in Europe that's resistant to pesticides and modern poisonI've got my own story to tell about my ongoing battle with mice in myhome, and I won't give away any secrets, but be sure to listen to thelast 15 minutes of the show to hear the restROUS is astaggering understatement Enjoy your lunch everyoneEPISODE 344-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97973.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97973.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Philips Blu-rayCredit: CNETWal-Mart is trying to fill the space in consumers' shopping bags leftempty by the disappearance of Circuit City As part of that effort,the retail giant is stepping up its Blu-ray offeringIn the next few weeks, Wal-Mart will sell two Blu-ray players pricedbelow $200, according http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97972.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97972.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Fear the gaze of the AllpowerfulCredit: NotebookReview Forums via EngadgetAlienware's alien-alphabet-infused teaser site for the Allpowerfullaptop has been counting down steadily, now at 15 days until thestatic-fringed menacing alien head reveals all there is to know in theworld of ultrabeefy mobile gaming rigs Or, it's a teaser for a newCrystal Skull movieNevertheless, new intel has dropped in the forums atNotebookReviewcom: a mysterious image from "mingocr83" features thecontours of and is claimed to be the Allpowerful itself Subsequentimage-brightened posts seem to clearly reveal something elsehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97971.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97971.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Hmmm, if you ignore the ridiculously cut body and full head of hair, Iguess he could look like DongThis week Dong is mistaken with Bruce Lee by a homeless man Now,before you throw the racist card at this guy, check out the pic on theright and Originally posted at Inside CNET Labs Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97970.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97970.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNETIf you're a T-Mobile G1 owner who has been patiently waiting for yourAndroid 15 update, we hate to be the ones to tell you that you'regoing to be waiting just a bit longerT-Mobile USA announced on Monday that it's http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97969.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97969.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - My idea of hunting is watching Bugs and Daffy torture Elmer Fudd"Wabbit season" "Duck season" So I can't muster up too muchexcitement about Deer Hunter 3D for iPhone and iPod Touch, other thanto say it entertainingly simulates the cruel act of shootingdefenseless animalsI say Originally posted at iPhone Atlashttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97968.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97968.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - SctterCatCredit: MaplinCats may be really funny at times, but when all you want to do is geta good night's rest, some stray specimens can be downright annoyingwith all the noise they make In such situations, the Mega-SonicScatterCat Pest Repeller could be your solutionThis battery-operated "http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97967.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97967.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Father's Day is a joyous time, a time to recognize the ol' patriarchfor all he's done for you over the years And lots of dads like techThat means that Originally posted at CNET TVhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97966.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97966.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Alleged spy shots of a new, slimmed down PS3 continue to attractattentionCredit: EngadgetEngadget is reporting that its Japanese site received acease-and-desist notice from a "mysterious Chinese firm" demandingthat it take down images of what may--or may not be--a new, slimmerversion of Sony's PS3http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97965.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97965.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-19 00:17:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: CBS InteractiveQ: I have a question about the new Walkman or really any MP3 playerHow do I know the Walkman or say the Creative Zen will work withiTunes The rest of my family already have iPods, and me I wantsomething different but my concern is Originally posted at MP3 Insiderhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97964.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97964.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 19:56:55 - Crave The gadget blog - Finally, a decent deal on Wii controllersCredit: NintendoI didn't mind dropping $250 for the Nintendo Wii game system well,OK, of course I did, but $60 for each additional controller andnunchuk That, my friends, was painful "What do you mean you'regoing outside to play Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97857.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97857.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 19:56:55 - Crave The gadget blog - Making its debut in 1996 on the Sony PlayStation, Resident Evil alsoknown as Biohazard hits the scene and becomes an over nightsensationCapcom ran with its success releasing Resident Evil 2 in 1998 followedby Resident Evil 3 Nemesis in 1999, they were both available for thePlayStation Originally posted at iPhone Atlashttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97856.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97856.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 19:56:55 - Crave The gadget blog - Sprint could be announcing the launch date and price of the muchanticipated Palm Pre Tuesday, according to various Web reportsLast week, the blog Boy Genius Report cited a "proven tipster" whosaid that Sprint was working with The Wall Street Journal's techcolumnist Walt Mossberg to release Originally posted at News - Wirelesshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97855.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97855.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 19:56:55 - Crave The gadget blog - As if the first week of June wasn't packed enough with potentialsmartphone announcements, here's another one to throw into the mixAccording to The Nokia Blog, the North American version http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97854.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97854.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 19:56:55 - Crave The gadget blog - LG enV3, openedLG enV3, openedCredit: LG by way of Boy Genius ReportWe hate to say anything is confirmed until we get the official pressrelease, but it certainly looks mighty convincing that the LG enV3will be released May 29th, according to the Boy Genius ReportAs we mentioned before, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97853.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97853.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 19:56:55 - Crave The gadget blog - Episode 32 of the Digital City, where we discuss the hurdles forelectric cars in NYC, read the tea leaves on new iPhone hardware atWWDC, find out why Craigslist is sort of dropping sex ads, andponder the improbable physics of Star Trek's black holesSubscribe to Digital City on iTunesOriginally posted at Digital City Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97852.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97852.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 15:31:14 - Crave The gadget blog - Just add margaritasCredit: Bed Bath et BeyondAlong with toasters, blenders are an iconic part of the Americankitchen They look cool, are very useful, and don't take up much roomIn the list of appliances to get, blenders are certainly near the topBlended margaritas certainly wouldn't Originally posted at Appliances et Kitchen Gadgetshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97637.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97637.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 15:31:14 - Crave The gadget blog - The new midnight blue eGo portable hard drive from IomegaCredit: IomegaIf you're impressed by the previous generation of Iomega's eGoexternal hard drive, you'll probably like this one betterIomega announced Monday the worldwide availability of its newgeneration of eGo portable hard drives that http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97636.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97636.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 10:51:42 - Crave The gadget blog - We've already seen them previewed with the rest of Acer's upcominglineup back in April, but the official release of the next generationof Aspire One Netbooks is finally here Most notable is the inclusionof a new, bigger 116-inch model, the Aspire One AO751h; also new http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97584.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97584.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 06:40:36 - Crave The gadget blog - Sony DT 18-55mm f35-56Credit: SonyTo go with Sony's new compact and lightweight Alpha DSLR's announcedtoday are four new DT series lenses Designed for use with APS-C sizedsensors, the new entry-level DT lenses feature built-in-lens autofocusAF motors, the Smooth Autofocus Motor SAM, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97525.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97525.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-18 06:40:36 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Sony ElectronicsLook A hidden SD card slotCredit: Sony ElectronicsSony announced its three new entry-level dSLRs for 2009, the AlphaDLSR-A230, A330 and A380, which replace the A200, A300 and A350respectively The products preserve Sony's three-tier strategy for itslow-end SLRs The cheap A230 differs from the slightly-less-cheap A330by the viewfinder and the tiltable LCD, plus the A330 will beavailable in brown And except for its higher resolution sensor--14megapixels vs 10--the A380 is otherwise identical to the A330 Sony'sbig marketing points on these models is lighter weight and friendlier,more point-and-shoot-like guided operationBut perhaps most notably, these models have dual memory slots, one ofwhich takes SDHC cards and the other Sony's proprietary Memory StickDuo I can only imagine the internal politicking it took to pull thatoffhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97524.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97524.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-16 19:29:59 - Crave The gadget blog - Didn't have time to stay up to the second on all things Crave thisweek Don't worry, we'll just sit here alone in the dark while youcatch up To help you out, here are just a few highlights from yetanother eventful week in gadget land http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97290.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97290.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-16 06:09:22 - Crave The gadget blog - Lori works through her ambivalence about the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1;video for vacationers; in praise of point and shoots; andsunrise/sunset without the "Fiddler on the Roof"Listen now: Download today's podcastEpisode 48Originally posted at Indecent Exposure Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97096.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97096.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-16 06:09:22 - Crave The gadget blog - CNET News PollGadget-rumor centralWhich recent rumor is the easiest to believeSlimmer PS3 on the wayZune-Xbox gaming device in worksNew LG enV3 and enV Touchhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97095.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97095.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-16 06:09:22 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: AndroidWhile many cell phone fans are awaiting the launch of the Palm Pre anddetails of a new iPhone, there's another segment of the communitythat's waiting for something else: more Google Android phonesTheir arrival seems imminent with a T-Mobile-branded HTC Magic passingthrough the http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97094.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97094.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-16 06:09:22 - Crave The gadget blog - HP's recent DisplayLink adapterCredit: HPWindows and Mac users have been taking advantage of DisplayLink forthe last couple of years The technology allows users to connectmultiple monitors--as well as docking stations and projectors--to asingle system via USB only; no need for any fancy-pants graphics http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97093.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97093.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-16 06:09:22 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Corinne Schulze/CNETAudi successfully carved out a competitive space against BMW in thesport luxury market with the A6 But as the need for greater fueleconomy and fewer emissions threatens to dampen this segment, Audiresponds by making its most efficient engine ever for the A6 The Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97092.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97092.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Star of The Gagdet 411's "The Money Shot" Web show, Liz Money, joinsus in the studio today to talk about the gadgets she's currentlyobsessed with Liz is in town from New Orleans see Nawlins and wasnice enough to stop by the 404 studio for some good, clean funThat wholesome fun ends when we get into a story about a recent Trojanoutbreak in the office that, while seemingly benign, spread likewildfire Liz helps gets the message across: it's always best to useantivirus protectionNext it's on to Ron Howard's new film "Angels et Demons" We chat abouthow the book will probably still be better than the movie, but thatit's pretty much guaranteed to be better than "The DaVinci Code"Finally, we quickly touch on the fate of Duke Nukem Forever, a gamestuck in the development process for just over an entire decade Thenwe get Jeff's quick take on SlingPlayer Mobile for the iPhone and iPodTouchEPISODE 343-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97018.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97018.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Adhesive buttons that make it possible to attach cell phone charms to your iPhoneAdhesive buttons make it possible to attach cell phone charms to youriPhoneCredit: Strap-ya, Screenshot by Nicole Lee/CNETLeave it to the Japanese to finally figure out a way to add cell phonecharms to the iPhone, or just about any handheld that doesn't have alittle http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97017.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97017.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Don't even think about it The ladies at the reception will know youare not meCredit: Dong Ngo/CNETI went to the gym yesterday and forgot my membership card at homeLike many times before, I was able to smooth talk the reception ladiesinto letting http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97016.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97016.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - L to R: LG enV3 closed, LG enV3 opened, and LG enV Touch openedLeft to right: LG enV3 closed, LG enV3 opened, and LG enV TouchopenedCredit: Phone ArenaThe rumors of a new LG enV3 and a LG enV Touch are becoming hot andheavy now, especially with these new leaked pictures on Phone ArenaThe LG enV3 is, as expected, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97015.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97015.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Pull the string to hear the musicCredit: TechnabobIf you're living in the past and still using physical CD players,Muji's got a new wall-mounted version that will take a bit of the heatoff your back And it's got its own star appeal with a http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97014.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97014.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - BMW Z4 appCredit: Artificial LifeRecently, BMW put a new spin on the art car concept by making the newZ4 Roadster the brush instead of the canvas Essentially, the artisttook a Z4, dunked its tires into red, blue, and yellow paint, andproceeded to whip donuts on a 200 by Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97013.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97013.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: LogitechWe just love it when a company gives more value to consumers withoutexpecting them to fork out a single cent Apple, are you listeningThe secondary panels of the Logitech gaming keyboards, the G15 and G19,are now Windows SideShow-enabledAll you need to do is to http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97012.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97012.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Android fans will like this one This week the Federal CommunicationsCommission approved another Android smartphone that's compatible withT-Mobile USA's 3G network The Samsung i7500 follows the HTC Magic byalmost two months, but it promises a 32 display, a 5-megapixel cameraand 8GB of internal http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97011.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97011.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Fashion-forward audio accessories are nothing new In the past coupleof years, we've seen quite the parade of chic headphones from thelikes of Phiaton and Monster Cable Nixon, a company best known forits board-sport-inspired line of watches and other accessories, hasdecided to dip its toe in Originally posted at iPod accessorieshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97010.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97010.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 23:35:38 - Crave The gadget blog - Fennec logoFor months, Mozilla's mobile version of its Firefox browser has beenin first alpha, then beta modes on two Maemo-run Nokia InternetTablets that few possessed On Friday, Fennec as it's beencode-named has arrived on a platform that many more testers will beable to sink their Originally posted at The Download Bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97009.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/97009.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 19:19:05 - Crave The gadget blog - Are there any sweeter words in the English language than "free music"I know, "free pizza" runs a close second, followed immediately by"free beer," "free chocolate," and "free Tibet"If you're looking to stock your iPhone, iPod Touch, or Zune with somefresh, new tunes, you can find a mountain of free stuff if you knowwhere to look I'm talking legal free stuff, not the "free" tunes youpilfer from P2P services Bad user, badRhapsody generously offers a free MP3 every day of the weekAs you probably know, iTunes gives away one song every week gee, wow,thanks Head to Rhapsody, however, and you can score a free songevery day And not just obscure tunes from little-known artists: GreenDay's new "Know Your Enemy" was a recent download of the day ahead ofthe new album's release, even, and yesterday's selection was Poison'sclassic power ballad, "Every Rose Has Its Thorns"Couldn'thelpmyselfOriginally posted at iPhone Atlashttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96848.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96848.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 19:19:05 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Screenshot by Matt HickeyI'm the first to admit that we as gadget bloggers love good rumorsWithout them, many of you readers wouldn't be hovering over that"refresh" button for hours when new Zune phone or iPhone speculationstarts circulating But sometimes the rumors are ridiculous http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96847.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96847.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 19:19:05 - Crave The gadget blog - Convergence: The occurrence of two or more things coming together Inthis case, cars and couches, shoes and bathtubs, and last but notleast, showers and aquariums Try to wrap your brain around thatListen now: Download today's podcastSubscribe now: iTunes audio | iTunes video | RSS audio | RSSvideoEPISODE 137Originally posted at Gadgettes, the bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96846.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96846.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 14:59:07 - Crave The gadget blog - Slacker Radio PlusCredit: Slacker RadioMusic lovers, this week's CNET Crave giveaway is for you This time,five lucky winners will receive a yearlong subscription to SlackerRadio Plus, which Slacker is offering to CNET readers in celebrationof having its service on the BlackBerry named an April 2009 CNETEditors' http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96730.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96730.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Triumph InternationalI just got back from a trip to California, where I got to be withalmost my entire extended family I'm 33 years old and single, so thewhole time I had relatives telling me to hurry up and get married Thepressure was horrible But http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96611.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96611.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - While it's now easy to get a desktop with a terabyte or more ofstorage, it's still pretty hard to find a laptop with even 300GBThat's why I am very impressed with the Portege R600-ST4203 laptopthat Toshiba announced ThursdayThe Portege R600-ST4203 is one of http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96610.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96610.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Matt HickeyOh, Dell, did you start up a firestorm Sure, your idea was great:create a site marketing your Netbooks to women But instead of tellingnon-tech-savvy women what they can do with their laptops--downloadrecipes--you ended up offending the tech-savvy ladies, who, you know,are the http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96609.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96609.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - Samsung A167Credit: ATetTATetT GoPhone has yet another phone in its lineup, and that's the basicSamsung A167 It has a VGA camera, dual-band GSM/EDGE, andsurprisingly, stereo Bluetooth There's nothing much else to writehome about here, but since the A167 will cost $70 without http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96608.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96608.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - geomatejrCredit: Corinne Schulze/CNETDesigned to get kids away from their video games and into the greatoutdoors, the Geomatejr is like the Easy-Bake Oven of handheld GPSdevices It is a simple handheld device that distills the GPSexperience down to its core function--telling you where to go--and http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96607.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96607.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - HTC MagicMicrosoft Exchange on HTC MagicCredit: Damian Koh/CNET AsiaThis post was updated on 5/13, 7:29 pm PT with an official statementfrom a Google spokespersonEarlier on Thursday, we reported on the Singapore HTC Magic launch andlearned from our friends at CNET Asia that http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96606.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96606.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-15 06:00:19 - Crave The gadget blog - Medium-format digital cameras, which have larger sensors and higherprice tags than even high-end SLRs, didn't fare so well in earliertests of sensor quality by measurement firm DxO Labs, but Phase One'snewly tested top-end technology has risen to the top of the DxOMarkSensor testPhase One now rules the DxOMark Sensor roostPhase One now rules the DxOMark Sensor roostCredit: DxO LabsPhase One's 60-megapixel P65+ camera scored 891 on the test, edgingout the Nikon D3X, which scored 88, according to data releasedThursday In addition, the 517-megapixel Hasselblad H3DII 50, anolder model than Phase One's, scored 782 Click here to compare thetwo models and Nikon's D3XThe DxOMark sensor test measures a camera sensor's dynamic range,color depth, and low-light performance DxO Labs cautions thatdifferences of less than 5 points aren't really distinguishable, andof course many other factors including price, lens quality, autofocus,and resolution factor into overall camera qualityThe P65+ features the best color performance yet, but DxO Labs saidits comparatively good performance in low-light conditions helped itcarry the dayOriginally posted at Underexposedhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96605.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96605.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Dr Todd Sinett/Perigee TradeDr Todd Sinett is in today to talk about his revolutionary idea aboutchronic back pain and his book "The Truth About Back Pain: ARevolutionary, Individualized Approach to Diagnosing and Healing BackPain" Meanwhile, Justin is still out with the swine flu, but DrSinett more than fills the gap left by Justin's absence with his firstappearance on The 404 We promise he'll be back again soonThere are times when we get a call from a PR rep about a possibleguest and we get skeptical After all, The 404 is a show ostensiblyabout technology and culture But then we get gems like Dr MichaelBreus, the Sleep Doctor, and now Dr Todd Sinett, the Back DoctorAccording to the Back Doctor, there are three primary causes of backpain, and for the most part, we only treat the first, which isphysical and structural He says that, actually, digestive and mentalhealth are incredibly important to the health of your back, and highstress plays a key role in back painOn the show, he demonstrates some health exercises to strengthen yourback Additionally, he teaches us how to sit properly at work and eatproperly at home He doesn't believe that people "don't have time" toeat well Apparently, salads and oatmeal every single day of your lifeisn't healthy for you He even says that food from McDonald'soccasionally is OK, as long as you eat a balanced diet every dayCheck out today's show and call us out if we're talking crap aboutyour health Leave us a voice mail at 1-866-404-CNET 2638 It's alltoll free Finally, we love your e-mails to the show: the404 at cnetcomEPISODE 342-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96522.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96522.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - With no sign of abatement in sight, recession-addled consumerscontinue to flock towards the small, low-cost, low-power laptopscalled Netbooks According to IDC, Netbooks went from essentially zeroto a full 8 percent of the portable computing market in 2008, makingthis a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy economy for PC makersTypically, a Netbook means a 10-inch display, Intel's Atom CPU, 1GB ofRAM, Windows XP, and a 160GB hard drive -- but those lines are clearlybeginning to blur Some of the Netbooks in this roundup include newCPUs from AMD and Via, or larger displays that some would saydisqualifies them from being Netbooks at all -- a position we can'tsay we fully disagree withAnd beyond these current models, we have several potentiallyinteresting new Netbooks on the horizon, including Dell's Mini 10v,which intends to bludgeon the competition with a $299 starting price;and Asus' Eee PC 1008HA, which reinvents that popular line with aslim, upscale designSee our reviews of all the latest Netbooks after the breakhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96521.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96521.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - LG Viewty Smart is not headed to the USLG Viewty Smart is not headed to the USCredit: LGEuropeans, rejoice LG has confirmed that it will be shipping thehighly anticipated successor to the LG Viewty Which we took a closerlook at last year's CES, the LG Viewty Smart, later this month Itsports http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96520.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96520.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - Class action suits against carrier early termination fees ETFs arenothing new, but now it appears one case may come to an endThough it has yet to be approved by the court, T-Mobile has proposed asettlement in an $115 million class action suit filed in August 2008http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96519.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96519.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - Asus Eee KeyboardCredit: AsusThe tech trade show known as Computex is fast approaching, which meansthere should be a slew of new Netbook launches and announcements verysoonCertainly one of the oddest things to be shown at the Taiwanese eventstarting the first week of June is going to be http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96518.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96518.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - Samsung's LNB750 series produces excellent picture quality despitelacking newfangled LED backlightingCredit: Sarah Tew/CNETOne of our favorite HDTVs of 2008 was the Samsung LN52A650, which hasremained in our lab for more than a year as a comparison modelrepresenting LCD TVs that use a http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96517.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96517.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - HTC Magic, HTC DreamThe HTC Magic and HTC Dream: we could see more HTC Android handheldssoonCredit: HTCHere's some news straight from the horse's mouth At Thursday's launchof the HTC Magic in Singapore, Executive Vice President Jason Juangtold CNET Asia in an aside that the company http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96516.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96516.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 23:33:30 - Crave The gadget blog - Philips GoGear Aria is made for RhapsodyCredit: CBS Interactive/Corinne SchulzeIf subscription music was a drug, I'd be one of its biggest pushersI'm a huge proponent of paying a flat monthly fee in order to enjoyall the music I want at any time and Originally posted at MP3 Insiderhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96515.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96515.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - Photo of the Memorex TouchMPThe Memorex TouchMP brings touch-screen tech to the penny-pinchingmassesCredit: Donald Bell/CNET NetworksTouch screens are all the rage, gracing everything from cell phones toroulette tables Trouble is, when you hear the words "touch screen"the dollar signs immediately start rolling in your headBut you don'http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96392.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96392.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - Today only, freebie-software site Giveaway of the Day is offeringWondershare Music Converter, normally $2995, freeTrue to its name, the program converts music files from one format toanother--great if you have, say, some WMAs you want to turn into MP3sBut it can also remove the DRM Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96391.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96391.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - The Asus Eee PC 1008HACredit: CNETThe latest revision of the Asus Eee PC line, the 1008HA also calledthe "Seashell", is finally coming to the US, according to Asus Therevised model, recently released in the UK, looks to be a fairlymajor overhaul of the Eee PC, with a slimmer design and a weight lessthan 25 pounds CNET UK recently reviewed the 1008HA, and said:"The 1008HA is a small, light, and sexy device aimed at thefashion-conscious Netbook fan who puts portability slightly aboveperformanceThe glossy black finish, the gently tapering lid,and the wedge-shaped profile all contribute to an overall designthat's more aesthetically pleasing than that of rival Netbooks"We got a sneak hands-on peek at the 1008HA earlier in May, and it'sdefinitely the best-looking Eee PC yet see pics after the jump Weliked the tapered design, along with the thin 10-inch LED display, andslightly faster Intel Atom N280 most Netbooks have the N270The smaller chassis necessitates some compromises, and many of theports are recessed into tiny pockets, hidden by flaps, including thevideo output, which requires a mini-VGA-to-VGA adapter Also worthnoting--the battery is of the non-removable type, to allow it to fitinto the extra-slim body Fortunately, the keyboard seems to havegotten plenty of attention, and we especially liked its full-sizeright shift keyThe Eee PC 1008HA will cost $429--which is close enough to our $399sweet spot for Netbooks to be a contender--but keep in mind thatDell's just-announced $299 Mini 10v has potentially shifted theconventional wisdom on Netbook pricingAlso newly announced from Asus are a pair of mainstream laptops,including one with Intel's new CULV consumer ultra-low voltageprocessor The $1,199 UX50 uses the 12GHz Intel Core 2 Solo SU3300 ina 156-inch 16:9 chassis, with a backlit keyboard and Nvidia's newG105M mobile graphics chip The 14-inch U80V has a traditional Core 2Duo T9550, along with ATI's HD4570 graphics, a backlit keyboard, and acool-looking illuminated touchpad, all for $899After the break, more pics of the 1008HA, along with the UX50 andU80V http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96390.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96390.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - Wii MotionPlusWii MotionPlus will likely make the Wiimote much betterCredit: NintendoThe MotionPlus, a $20 accessory designed to improve motion detectionfor the Nintendo Wii remote control, will easily sell 10 million unitsafter its market debut on June 8, an analyst contendsWedbush Morgan analyst Michael Pachter told Edge this week that themajority of those sales will occur when the accessory is bundled withWii Sports Resort, EA Sports Grand Slam Tennis, and Tiger Woods PGATour '10 later this yearHe contends that 20 percent of US and European Wii owners will buythose three titles, helping the Nintendo sell 8 million units of theWii MotionPlus in just a few months Pachter predicts another 2million units will sell with new Wii consolesEEDAR analyst Jesse Divnich, also interviewed by Edge, isn't so quickto agree He estimates that only 3 million units of the accessory willsell by the end of 2009 and that sales will reach 10 million unitsduring Nintendo's next fiscal year, which starts in March 2010Although they don't agree on exactly when the 10 million mark will bereached, the analysts both predict that the accessory will be popular"I expect MotionPlus to be a sneaky success and ultimately attach toat least one third of the Wii's installed base," Pachter told Edge"Our forecast could be conservative," Divnich added "Yearly salescould balloon much higher"In addition to selling well, the MotionPlus is set to transform theWii experienceOriginally posted at The Digital Homehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96389.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96389.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - Other Music isn't the sort of place you'd go to pick up the new U2record; its primary mission is to turn its customers onto, well, othermusic Now, some of Other Music's titles are available as MP3downloadsThe physical and download Other Music stores are Originally posted at The Audiophiliachttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96388.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96388.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - LonMID M100Credit: PocketablesGranted, a mobile phone that transforms into a clamshell minicomputeris not novel The premium business handset, the Nokia Communicator,immediately comes to mind However, the LonMID M100 device by NFS ispossibly the first to sport an Intel Atom chipset under the hoodThe convertible tablet design, http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96387.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96387.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - Samsung JackSamsung JackCredit: SamsungHeh I'm thinking of all the corny headlines I could use for thispost, but I will spare you the cheesiness and just say that ATetTannounced on Thursday the upcoming availability of its latest WindowsMobile smartphone, the Samsung JackThe Jack is http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96386.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96386.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - The Cool-er e-book reader comes in 8 colorsCredit: IntereadWhen I talked to Interead's CEO and founder Neil Jones a few monthsago he told me his upstart UK company was getting ready to launch anew lightweight e-book reader that he was hoping would get someattentionhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96385.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96385.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 19:24:54 - Crave The gadget blog - More juice for your Hackintosh NetbookCredit: Boing-Boing GadgetsAlthough Apple doesn't have any clear Netbook plans on the horizons,that hasn't exactly stopped anyone from getting their own AppleNetbook the hacky way Hackintoshes, ie PCs with Mac software loadedon them, hadn't truly startedhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96384.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96384.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 14:58:36 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Radius ProductsLooks matter If you don't think so, maybe the new iPod Nano 4G isn'tfor youRadius Products unveiled Wednesday its new TruTune earbuds The 'budsare designed specifically to match the iPod Nano 4G and its ninedifferent colorsThe earphones have Y-style cables http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96282.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96282.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 14:58:36 - Crave The gadget blog - Let's say you're interested in getting together with a few people andcreating a video game Now let's say said game is a sequel to a known,copyrighted property and you'd be using assets from the original gameLogic dictates at this point that you'd http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96281.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96281.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 10:32:32 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: Dong Ngo/CNETIf you haven't been backing up your data because the economy is badand you can't afford a decent backup software, I am about to open acan of no-more-excuses on youGFI Software launched on Thursday a free backup and recovery softwarefor home users Unlike other free software, which tends to be thestripped-down of the commercial version, GFI Backup Home Edition is afull-featured applicationThe app gives PC users a few ways to safeguard data, including backingit up and syncing it with another location I tried out thiswizard-driven application and the feature I liked best is the abilityto back up and sync a computer's folder with an FTP location Very fewother backup solutions offer this and none are free Of course, GFIBackup also supports backing files to local folders, networklocations, and other removable mediaMost backup software, including my favorite, Acronis True Image, usesa proprietary compression standard, meaning you will need the samesoftware to do a recovery GFI Backup Home Edition, on the other hand,uses the popular ZIP format to store backupshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96240.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96240.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 06:26:01 - Crave The gadget blog - At least it's smaller than the arcade cabinetCredit: ThinkGeekiPhone games have redefined the meaning of cheap--in ways both goodand bad --but you still need to drop at least $200 for an iPhone oriPod Touch For real portable retro gaming with street cred, may http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96119.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96119.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 06:26:01 - Crave The gadget blog - A couple of years back I was in a fairly large and successful World ofWarcraft guild One night, while raiding one of the easierinstances--Molten Core I think--one of my guildmates began playingclips from an Arnold Schwarzenegger soundboardIf you don't know what a soundboard is, it'http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96118.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96118.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 06:26:01 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: CNETThe weather's nice, and the kids are out of school Time to pack upsome gear and head out on the open road for summer fun But what sortof car will hold the family and luggage for a weeklong excursionwithout costing an arm and a Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96117.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96117.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 06:26:01 - Crave The gadget blog - This week, we take a break from the Palm Pre well, almost and talkabout other happenings in the cell phone world, including new rumorsof Google Android devices and the not-so-shocking news that the GarminNuvifone is delayed again Also, we tackle what feels like a gazillionSamsung phones and oh boy, Kent's not too happy with Alltel Find outwhy on this episode of Dialed In Happy early birthday, NicoleListen now: Download today's podcastOriginally posted at Dialed In Podcasthttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96116.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96116.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 06:26:01 - Crave The gadget blog - TomTom XL 340 SCredit: Corinne Schulze/CNETYesterday, we took a look at the TomTom One 140 S and found that weliked it, but wanted a bigger screenToday, we find ourselves on the road with the TomTom XL 340 S, whichtakes all of the features that we praised in the Originally posted at The Car Tech bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96115.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96115.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - NIN musician Trent Reznor confirms a BlackBeery version of his app is underwayTwitter PR strikes againCredit: CNETI'll say this for celebrity Twitter accounts: they sure can stir upsome newsNine Inch Nails front man Trent Reznor used it to good effect onWednesday when he tweeted that a version of his band's iPhoneapplication is in the Originally posted at The Download Bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96007.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96007.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200Novatel Wireless MiFi 2200Credit: SprintJust one week after Verizon Wireless made its announcement, Sprintsaid on Wednesday that it will also offer the Novatel Wireless MiFi2200 mobile hot spot device starting the first week of JuneThe MiFi frees you from having to search out a Wi-Fi http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96006.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96006.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - Each time you buy a computer monitor from Dell's Web site, you have topay between $8 and $25 for a "State Environmental Fee"I always wondered how that fee would be spent After all, last time Iwas in Vietnam, I spotted many used and dated computers and http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96005.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96005.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - The cuffs on the Bike to Work Pants fold up to increase reflectivityCredit: CordaroundsCycling commuters are forced to deal with a million obstacles on theride to and from work In urban areas, cars remain our biggest foe,largely because people don't make the effort to look http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96004.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96004.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - As of Tuesday, US Cellular is offering a free Battery Swap programat its stores All you need to do is bring a dead or dying battery toa US Cellular store and you can change it out for a brand new oneUS Cellular will then http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96003.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96003.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - Shiny and ready to grillCredit: Blue EmberSometimes it's OK to show off Certainly everybody does from time totime I may not be qualified to give reasoned speculation as to why wedo this, but I certainly understand that it goes better with food TheBlue Ember iQue Originally posted at Appliances et Kitchen Gadgetshttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96002.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96002.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - Back in 2004, after the PS2 was on the market for four years, Sonywent ahead and shrank its design down and brought out a new modeldubbed the "slim" PS2 It was a great move and Sony initially couldn'tkeep up with demand for the systemNow, five Originally posted at Fully Equippedhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96001.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96001.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - This monitor has no soulthat we know ofCredit: CNETI'll be completely honest: LCD computer monitors intended for graphicsprofessionals are not my area of expertise Most of the monitors I'vereviewed have been consumer-focusedMonitors like the Dell SP2309W and Samsung P2370, while great for http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96000.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/96000.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-14 00:28:53 - Crave The gadget blog - Last week we gave gamers plenty of reasons to be excited about themonth of May's anticipated releases Now we're providing video sneakpeeks at somehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95999.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95999.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 20:44:24 - Crave The gadget blog - Reader Dan wrote in to say that he'd missed the 17-inch Dell Studionotebook deal from a couple weeks ago, and wanted to know if this HPPavilion G60-235DX from Buycom was just as goodWell, let's take a look For starters, the HP costs just $469Originally posted at The Cheapskatehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95894.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95894.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 20:44:24 - Crave The gadget blog - Just a friendly little reminder that the T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 isnow available for purchase at T-Mobile stores nationwide and onlineThe new Sidekick is available in orchid or carbon and is http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95893.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95893.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 20:44:24 - Crave The gadget blog - Sprout UmbrellaCredit: Matthew SwintonSprout UmbrellaCredit: MatthewSwintonOne of the things I don't like about brollies is that by and large,their design hasn't changed much, save for the occasional gimmickHowever, designer Matthew Swinton's brolly concept may just grow onyou, literallyThe canopy of the Sprout http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95892.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95892.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 20:44:24 - Crave The gadget blog - Wilson Tang is back in the house today, along with the lovely andever-gracious Natali Del Conte She's just come back from hervacation, and we find out how she stalked Tom Hanks from the film "Angelset Demons" check out her Loaded piece this Thursday And Justindisappears from his first ever hate-on during the showWatch out boysCredit: Natali Del Conte/CNETOn today's show, we've got Wilson Tang backers calling to defend theman Lots of e-mails as well from supporters, who think finding outTyler Perry is in a movie is about as much of a non-spoiler as you canget But if you really want spoilers, check out Wilson's lastestTumblr post, where he finds many faults in the new "Star Trek"In more stories from the Interwebs, Craigslist has finally acquiescedto state attorneys general, who wanted the erotic service sectiontaken down Now, a new section will appear, which will be moderated byCraigslist employees We think it's too bad that all it took was onebad apple to ruin it for everyone Now, Jeff has to find a new sidejobSpeaking of bad apples, Microsoft has been running these "LaptopHunter" ads on television, and Apple comes back with its own "Megan"ad We just think it's hilarious that these customers end up buying a10-pound monster with a 22-inch screen Wilson thinks it's evenfunnier that a "filmmaker" would buy a PC to edit her film on What'sshe going to use Windows Movie Maker Come on, if you can affordAvid, the price difference between a Mac and a PC is trivialNatali's best contribution to the show today is that she says thewords "penis phone" on air and teaches us the Spanish slang for"schlong" Apparently, Venezuela's leftist president Hugo Chavez isreleasing a government-subsidized cell phone named after a certainmale body part It's because of the vibration function we suspectFinally, "404" shows up in some of the most random places Check thisout It's a demolished building with a 404 sign Be sure to send inyour favorite 404 signs around the world at the404 at cnet dotcom Or drop us a voice mail with more Wilson love at 1-866-404-CNET2638EPISODE 341-----------Download today's podcastSubscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes video | Subscribe inRSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS VideoOriginally posted at the 404http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95891.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95891.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 20:44:24 - Crave The gadget blog - One down, 27,169,810 to goWe read with great interest Wednesday's news about the record $145billion fine levied against Intel by the European Commission forviolating antitrust legislation By giving rebates to PC makers buyingIntel chips and urging them to drop products using other http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95890.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95890.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 16:35:41 - Crave The gadget blog - Just under a year since first announced, the SlingPlayer Mobileapplication is finally available for the iPhone But compared with thecapabilities of the same application available on other smartphoneplatforms, the iPhone version of SlingPlayer is curiously handicappedThe version set to arrive Wednesday costs $30, and can stream Originally posted at News - Applehttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95725.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95725.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 12:28:54 - Crave The gadget blog - The X-Series is the most solid-feeling Walkman we've had our hands onCredit: SonyIf you've been drooling over the Sony's touchscreen Walkman, theX-Series, since it was initially announced at CES 2009, I've got somegood news and some bad The bad news is Originally posted at MP3 Insiderhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95647.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95647.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 07:59:48 - Crave The gadget blog - First Sky Map prototypeThe prototypeCredit: GoogleIt may not be Google Earth, but Google's latest application for itsAndroid operating system is headed in the direction of at least oneEarth's layers--upGoogle Sky Map uses your exact whereabouts, including the directionyou're facing and the tilt of your Originally posted at The Download Bloghttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95582.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95582.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 03:21:28 - Crave The gadget blog - Credit: James Martin/CNETVerizon Wireless might win over new subscribers with its largest 3Gnetwork claims, but the carrier could be facing some backlash fromcurrent customers, more specifically BlackBerry Storm owners, if itdoesn't take some action soonWe're, of course, talking about a firmware update http://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95215.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95215.shtml Secuobs.com : 2009-05-13 03:21:28 - Crave The gadget blog - The long-delayed SlingPlayer for iPhone will be hitting the iTunes AppStore in the next 24 hours--but the software will only stream videoover Wi-Fi, not ATetT's 3G data network Originally posted at iPhone Atlashttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95214.shtmlhttp://www.secuobs.com/revue/news/95214.shtml