Sams World: December 2011

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Stay As Warm As a Wookiee In This Hoodie [Star Wars]

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Given he only ever wore a sash, I'm assuming Chewbacca's coat of fur keeps him plenty warm. So it stands to reason that a hoodie made from Wookiee fur would do the same, even if you don't live on Hoth. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Nj_VIflPkGg/stay-as-warm-as-a-wookiee-in-this-hoodie

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Please Make Games That Work With This Incredible iOS Controller [Video]

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From the almost-too-good-to-be-true department comes this iOS gamepad that connects through the headphone jack for minimal battery drain. The catch? Games have to be specifically written to use the controller. And, uh, they haven't been yet. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/Bvf3J-9io3M/please-make-games-that-work-with-this-incredible-ios-game-controller

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Deal of the Day ? 53% Off Planar PX2710MW 27-in 1080p 2ms LCD Monitor

Today’s LogicBUY Deal is the 27″ Planar PX2710MW 1080p 2ms LCD Monitor for $219.99.� Features:� thin black bezel, HDMI, 1200:1 contrast ratio, built-in stereo speakers, more. $469.99 – $250 coupon code = $219.99 with free shipping. This deal matches their Black Friday price. This deal expires January 4, 2012 or sooner. Check the above link [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/12/29/deal-of-the-day-53-off-planar-px2710mw-27-in-1080p-2ms-lcd-monitor/

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Tuff-Luv StyleUs Touchpen Capactive Stylus Review

I am on a quest to find the best all around stylus that I can use for drawing and writing on my iPad and / or iPhone. The latest one that I’ve had the opportunity to review is the StyleUs Touchpen from Tuff-Luv. It combines a capacitive stylus with a Black and Red ink pen. [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/12/28/tuff-luv-styleus-touchpen-capactive-stylus-review/

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DSLR Remote HD Review

Everybody is excited by OnOne?s DSLR Remote HD launch as an iPad App. What was previously available only for the Iphone and Ipod Touch is now with the iPad as well. The most obvious advantage for this app is that with the iPad?s generous screen area, the program is no longer just a fancy remote controller but also something that can really be useful for certain applications. But what exactly is the DSLR Remote HD and how does it stack [...]

Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/dslr-remote-hd-review/

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Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements

The crew in Oslo keeps plugging away at Opera 11.10, and the latest snapshot build includes a number of improvements to Opera's built-in email client -- as well as HTML5-related additions.

On the IMAP front, Opera now supports special folders like sent items, spam, and trash. It also better handles duplicate items in Gmail -- such as those which appear in all mail and under your custom labels.

Opera 11.10 now partially supports the HTML5 File API as well, which means your favorite Web apps (like Gmail) may soon begin adding Opera to the list of supported browsers.

You can download the latest Opera 11.10 snapshot for Windows, Mac, or Linux from the official release post.

Update: The Opera 11.10 RC is now available, as pointed out by SlashZaku in the comments. Thanks!

Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget Podcast 270 - 12.30.2011

Happy The Engadget Podcast New Year's, everybody! You know what to do. Don't forget to date your checks right.

Host: Brian Heater
Guests: Richard Lawler, Terrence O'Brien
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: We Found Love

04:47 - Verizon experiencing nationwide data outage? (update: Verizon confirms)
09:00 - Verizon confirms latest LTE outage restored, again claims 3G operated normally
12:28 - Toshiba Thrive 7" review
21:10 - Tech's biggest misfires of 2011

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Engadget Podcast 270 - 12.30.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Ice Cream Sandwich ROMs for the Nexus S 4G [from the forums]

Google may not have officially pumped out Ice Cream Sandwich for the Nexus S 4G yet, but that won't stop you from having it. We've got two custom ROMs in the forums that are dripping with ICS goodness. If you're a fan of the stock Android experience, you can get a fully working AOSP 4.0.3 ROM for your 4G, with just enough changes from standard to make everything work well from Beezy. It's like having a smaller Galaxy Nexus in your pocket, with face lock, beam, and everything else you've seen in videos and reviews.

If you want something a little different, fergie716 has ported over the latest ICS MIUI ROM to the Sprint Nexus, with everything good to go except for Wimax (which you'll never see working on MIUI). It's also Android 4.0.3 under all the candy, and offers a very different experience that everyone should try for themselves at least once. It's subtle, beautiful, and a nice change of pace.

Of course, nobody here will blame you if you just want to wait for Google to get the official 4.0.3 build pushed to you. But if you like to tinker around, there's no need to wait. Check 'em out.

[ROM] AOSP 4.0.3 for the Nexus S 4G

[MIUI 4.0] MIUI SwAT for the Nexus S 4G

Thanks, devs, and thanks Paul for the tip!

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/androidcentral/~3/OHpca8OVcR8/story01.htm

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How I Met Your Robot Mother: a Qbo 'First' (video)

Is consciousness programmable? Do robots feel? Would Kubrick have approved of Spielberg's handling of AI? While you wrap your mind around those conundrums, set aside a bit of free grey matter to soak in another Qbo milestone. When last we left the little bot, it was just coming to terms with its place in the grand scheme of things and recognizing its reflection. Since, robotic hangers-on and the geeks that love'em have been pelting The Corpora (the brains behind the operation) with questions pertaining to the self-awareness of this artificially intelligent machine. The outfit's reply? A Qbo meet-cute with a "female" member of the automated species that highlights the droid's understanding of individuality. It's a far cry from a Lady and the Tramp-style nose nuzzle, but these bots don't have to touch -- a random series of nasal flashes serve to indicate their distinctiveness and, once that's done, polite flirtation ensues. Don't believe us? You can see the sparks of android love for yourself in the video after the break.

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How I Met Your Robot Mother: a Qbo 'First' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Dec 2011 20:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ESPN's bowl coverage swaps out the telestrator for augmented reality GameView

We dug into ESPN's use of the Xbox 360 and EA Sports games to power its Virtual Playbook segments last year, but in preparation for this round of BCS bowl games it's upgraded the system with a bit of augmented reality. The new GameView system uses a tabletop 70-inch touchscreen LCD, a copy of NCAA Football '12 and four dedicated workstations to blend everything together and create a simulation for viewers to see the analysts move virtual players around the field. It should at least be more interesting than CNN's previous election coverage implementation, although we're mostly wondering when a combo of Kinect, Surface and old school electronic football will bring the experience directly to our living rooms to play around with. Check out the gallery for a few more screens and expect to see this implemented more during the upcoming big time bowl games -- no, there's no secret code Desmond Howard can input to get a national championship game between two college football teams that haven't already played each other, we asked.

Gallery: ESPN GameView Augmented Reality