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Motorola announces DEFY rugged Android slab smartphone Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 8:04AMMotorola has added a new rugged Android smartphone called the DEFY to its lineup. The DEFY features a 3.7-inch WVGA display and can withstand exposure to both dust and water. The phone offers MOTOBLUR social networking and messaging support and runs on Android 2.1. Read the full story here.
Motorola MILESTONE 2 official: European DROID 2 due Q4 Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:45AMMotorola has outed the MILESTONE 2 , and as you might expect it’s both the successor to the original MILESTONE and the GSM version of the DROID 2 . As such, it gets the same 3.7-inch 854 x 480 touchscreen, Android 2.2, 5-megapixel camera and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, with the improved and redesigned keys. There’s also support for Flash Player 10.1, thanks to Froyo, but unlike the original ...
Droid 2 Gets Reworked As Milestone 2 in Europe [Motorola] Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:09AM# motorola As Motorola is wont to do , the Droid 2 has been renamed for Europe as the Milestone 2 . So much for that Droid Pro rumor . More »
Motorola Milestone 2 arrives, 720p HD video, Android 2.2, and Motoblur Enhanced in tow Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 3:07AMEven without yesterday's premature video promo , you had to know Motorola wouldn't leave its international audience without a successor to the Milestone, so today -- surprise, surprise -- we're being treated to the Milestone 2's launch. The first thing to be said here is that if you've handled a Droid 2 , you've also handled a Milestone 2 -- the new phone follows Moto's tradition of being a ...
Broadway's Lauren Pritchard Sets Debut Album Release Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:55AMLauren Pritchard is going from Broadway to the record store.
Mapping Your Pals With Nearby Friends: Creepy or Fair Game? [Facebook] Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 4:39PM# facebook Is Facebook Places not sufficiently immersing you in the mundanity of your friends' lives? Try Nearby Friends , an app that plots their check-ins—past and present—on Google Maps. Just don't let any of them catch you using it. More »
Angstro Buy, Shopping, Gaming Investments Point To Multi-Pronged Google Social Strategy Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 9:13AMLast week Google acquired Angstro . The site has been described as a way to discover and organize information about individuals across various professional networks.
OC Braces For Possible Brush With Earl Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 7:20AMHurricane Earl has become a major hurricane in the Caribbean, reaching Category 4 status with maximum sustained winds near 135 mph. Refresh WBALTV.com to watch the latest forecast, view maps and more.
Google Street View Car Halted, Searched Outside Paris Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:41AMA car used by Google Inc. to collect data for its Street View mapping service was stopped and searched yesterday near Paris, less than a week after France’s privacy regulator criticized the program’s resumption.
Wormholes Intrigue Scientists Studying BP Spill Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 9:17AMUnderwater Worms At The Likely Site Of An Abandoned Oil Well Left Black "castings" On The Sandy Mound Above It, Piquing The Interest Of Researchers Who Want To Know Whether...
10 ways data is changing how we live Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 9:25AM10 examples of the way data has changed everything from how we assess wars to how companies deliver our milk.
Wormholes intrigue scientists studying BP spill Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 5:32PMUnderwater worms at the likely site of an abandoned oil well left black "castings" on the sandy mound above it, piquing the...
Wormholes intrigue scientists studying BP spill Tuesday, August 24, 2010 @ 4:44PM(AP:GULFPORT, Miss.) Underwater worms at the likely site of an abandoned oil well left black "castings" on the sandy mound above it, piquing the interest of researchers who want to know whether oil leaking from the well might be the reason.
Google Street View cars back too soon, says French watchdog Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 11:39AMGoogle has resumed collection of Street View image data in France, annoying the French data protection registrar which is still investigating the service.
Google Street View Cars Back Too Soon, Says French Watchdog Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:56AMGoogle has resumed collection of Street View image data in France, annoying the French data protection registrar which is still investigating the service. Google - Google Street View - French language - Searching - Search Engines
Google Street View cars back too soon, says French watchdog Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 10:40AMIDG News Service - Google said its Street View cars resumed their photography of French streets on Friday, annoying the French data protection authority, which launched an investigation into the privacy implications of the service earlier this year.
Facebook Places, Google Places Vie for Local Ad Spend Sunday, August 22, 2010 @ 6:45AMGoogle Places is a local business ad vehicle for the Web. Facebook Places plays to the social side of the coin. Both will come into great competition over time, analysts say.
NASA Cassini Significant Events 08/04/10 - 08/10/10 Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 6:27PMThe most recent spacecraft telemetry was acquired on Aug. 10 from the Deep Space Network tracking complex at Goldstone, California. The Cassini spacecraft is in an excellent state of health and all subsystems are operating normally.
Google Maps for Mobile Surpasses 100M Monthly Users Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 1:00PMGoogle said that more than 100 million people per month are using its Google Maps for mobile app, setting up a nice mobile ad battle with Facebook Places in the future.
Google: Hey, We've Got Places Too Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:38PMDon't forget, prospective Facebook Places users, Google offers similar features to the Facebook's new location-sharing service with Google Maps for Mobile. Just one day after Facebook announced Places, Google announced in a blog post that more than 100 million people a month are now using Google Maps on their mobile phones.
Google: Hey, We've Got Places Too Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 10:56AMIn the wake of Facebook's Places announcement, Google announces its Maps usage hits 100 million users each month. Google - Facebook - Google Maps - Searching - Search Engines
Google Maps for Mobile Hits 100 Million Users Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 3:01PMConsidering it comes as a default app on many phones (including ever increasingly popular Android devices ), today’s milestone for Google Maps for Mobile might not be too surprising, but is still impressive: 100 million monthly users. In…
Coastsiders map the area Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 1:22PMAnyone with a smartphone knows it can quickly evolve into an additional appendage. Behind the pop-up notifications and the chirps and pings of hand-held social networking, a large part of this connectivity is tied to location.
Making Sense of Facebook Places Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 10:13AMOne of the questions that came up after the formal launch of Facebook Places last night was: how will this affect Google Places (among others)? As an aside, I have to say it’s really strange that these products have nearly the identical name.
See the USA with the goal of education Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 2:46AMDear Leanna: We want our girls, ages 9 and 11, to appreciate American history, so we're taking them to the mid-Atlantic region before school starts. We want to avoid kid traps like amusement parks. How can we choose a route rich in education where the kids won't be bored?
Tap Snake Game in Android Market is Actually Spy App Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:38AMAnother day, another Android app scare. This time, the app in question isn't a Russian-created Trojan that drains bank accounts but rather an innocent-looking clone of the "Snake" game called "Tap Snake." However, Tap Snake isn't just a game. It's actually client software for a commercial spying application called GPS Spy . Used in combination with Tap Snake, GPS Spy can monitor the physical ...
Tap Snake Game in Android Market is Actually Spy App (UPDATE) Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 9:38AMAnother day, another Android app scare. This time, the app in question isn't a Russian-created Trojan that drains bank accounts but rather an innocent-looking clone of the "Snake" game called "Tap Snake." However, Tap Snake isn't just a game. It's actually client software for a commercial spying application called GPS Spy . Used in combination with Tap Snake, GPS Spy can monitor the physical ...
Why Location-Based Social Media Needs to Get “Passive” Aggressive Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 11:16AMJesse Thomas is the CEO and Founder of JESS3 , a Creative Interactive Agency. JESS3 designs products and experiences for brands like Google, Nike, Facebook, MySpace, C-SPAN, Microsoft and NASA. Ten years ago, Seth Godin predicted the demise of…
Several Areas of LA's Waters Reopened to Commercial Fishing in Lafourche, Terrebonne, Plaquemines and Jefferson Parishes Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 10:40AMSeveral areas of Louisiana's state waters were reopened Saturday, August 14 to commercial fishing in Lafourche, Terrebonne, Plaquemines and Jefferson parishes, showing more progress for Louisiana's fishing industry. The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries ( LDWF) in coordination with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ordered an emergency reopening of commercial fishing areas ...
The 6 Commandments Of Gowalla’s API. Thou Shalt Not Fake Check-In Monday, August 9, 2010 @ 4:20PMEarlier today, location-based service Gowalla formally unveiled their new Check-In API . This is big news because it means third-party apps can write to Gowalla's API for the first time. Looking over the documentation for this API reveals some interesting things. Notably, there are six "commandments" that Gowalla says developers should follow. Behold, Gowalla's 6 API Commandments:
Motorola Keeps UAE Connected With Android-Powered Devices Sunday, August 8, 2010 @ 7:59AMDubai, United Arab Emirates - 8 August 2010 - It is estimated that almost half a million UAE residents will be affected by the news that that certain mobile internet services in the Emirates are to be suspended this October, leaving local consumers and companies wondering "what's the alternative?".
Has Google jumped the shark? Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 6:57AMMilo Yiannopoulos wonders if the company's glory days are ancient history
Let’s Celebrate Google’s Biggest Failures! Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:58PM“We celebrate our failures,” Google CEO Eric Schmidt said yesterday when speaking at the Techonomy confernce, in response to the surprise closure of his company’s Google Wave product. When it comes to failures, Google’s celebrating more than you might realize.
Brightstar Adds Google's Nexus One to Android Device Global Distribution Program Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 8:30AMBrightstar Corp., a global leader in services and solutions for the telecommunications industry, announced today that it is expanding its global sales and distribution program for phones using the open source-based mobile device platform Androidâ¢.
Peabody Police Dept. preps new state of the art 911 dispatch center Thursday, August 5, 2010 @ 2:32AMPEABODY - Finishing touches are being placed on the Peabody Police Department's brand new 911 dispatch center, which hasn't been updated since 1979.
Grade-appropriate tips on how to spend the last week of vacation Sunday, August 1, 2010 @ 1:32AMHere are some ideas based on grade-level material for the last days of summer vacation, or weekends
Turns out Kodiak is largest U.S. island, but it all depends on how you look at it Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 7:44PMAn item from The Associated Press in the Daily News on July 20 quoted former Gov. Sarah Palin identifying Kodiak as "America's largest island." The article gave the area of Kodiak as 3,588 square miles and 4,028 square miles for the island of Hawaii.
The Fisherman’s Terminal Map Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 10:00AM(July 29, 2010) The problem facing the designer of the new northern hemisphere map at Eureka’s Fishermen’s Terminal was no different from the one that ancient Egyptian mapmaker Ptolemy faced: How can you accurately transfer the curved surface of a sphere onto a flat surface?
Google Focusing on Checkins with Places API Thursday, July 29, 2010 @ 7:31PMGoogle has indicated it’s going to be working with developers on checkins for location-based applications through its Places API. This spring, Google announced Places as a revamping of its local and local-business listings. Originally, we saw Places as a…
Marine 'hot spots' surprise researchers Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 4:25PMOcean warming such as that due to climate change may rearrange the distribution of marine life, harming some species, according to a new study conducted by researchers from Dalhousie University in Halifax.
Scientists uncover global distribution of marine biodiversity Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:05PMA team of scientists have mapped and analyzed global biodiversity patterns for over 11,000 marine species ranging from tiny zooplankton to sharks and whales.
The problem with location check-in fatigue on your smartphone Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 10:38AMMany years ago, everyone thought that Instant Messaging (IM) would be a big winner on the mobile platform. That’s turned out to not be the case – the winner in the field of short form updates has been the status message on Facebook and the broadcasting nature of Twitter. So what happened?
Finally a URL shortener for Google Maps Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 7:19AMIf you use Google Maps you're used to those hideously long URLs it generates when you need to send a map link to someone. To illustrate, here is a link for the map to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville with the normal URL: "http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Ben+Hill+Griffin+Stadium,+Gainesville,+FL&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=60.50566,90 ...
Sony Ericsson X10 Phones Now Only GBP 15 a Month at Tesco Phone Shop Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:50AMLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - July 28, 2010) - Tesco Phone Shop has just announced a significant price cut on a range of Sony Ericsson X10 phones on Pay Monthly . Now from only £15 per month, including internet, customers can get a free Sony Ericsson X10, X10 Mini or X10 Pro Mini on one of four major networks and enjoy a bonus 1000 Clubcard points.
Sony Ericsson X10 Phones Now Only GBP 15 a Month at Tesco Phone Shop Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 3:35AMLONDON, UNITED KINGDOM--(Marketwire - 07/28/10) - Tesco Phone Shop has just announced a significant price cut on a range of Sony Ericsson X10 phones on Pay Monthly . Now from only GBP 15 per month, including internet, customers can get a free Sony Ericsson X10, X10 Mini or X10 Pro Mini on one of four major networks and enjoy a bonus 1000 Clubcard points. Sony Ericsson have cracked the smart ...
Microsoft Street Slide: it's electric! (video) Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 1:14AMvar digg_url = 'http://digg.com/microsoft/Microsoft_Street_Slide_it_s_electric_video'; Remember the first time you used Google Street View ? Amazing, right? Thing is, traversing a busy urban street in a 360-degree photographic bubble can be disorienting, especially when searching for a specific address or business. So check this: Microsoft Research has developed a ...
Google Maps for Android 4.4 Gets Places Icon Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 9:00AMGoogle has added a dedicated Places icon for Google Maps for Android 4.4, part of a location-based services strategy to help make Android smartphones more valuable to users. Apple's iPhone is following a similar path.
Google Gadgets: Not So Trustworthy After All? Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 5:05PMGoogle's gadgets may want your location information and a lot more. Telling a legit gadget from a bogus one is harder than it looks. Google - Google Gadget - Google Maps - Maps - Intellectual Property
IPad Case Roundup 4: The Final Frontier Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 10:49AMTo paraphrase Mark Twain (perhaps a little clumsily), the sleeve makes the iPad--it gives it that unique feel that turns it from a tablet into your tablet. It... Mark Twain - Literature - Arts - World Literature - American
iPad case roundup 4: The final frontier Monday, July 26, 2010 @ 8:39AMIt's been nearly four months since we first started looking at what the market has to offer iPad owners who want to keep scratches and fingerprints off their magical devices, which means that it's time for another one of Macworld's trademark iPad Case Roundups.