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Micro Persuasion | 1 hour 13 minutes ago

Bob Iger quietly brings big changes to Disney - Jan. 5, 2009 "In revitalizing the Magic Kingdom, the CEO has built a compelling case that integrated, cross-platform media leviathans like Disney still make sense in the Digital Age." (tags: bobiger...

Microsoft Could Win Mobile Search With Verizon Deal

Search Engine Watch Blog | 1 hour 25 minutes ago

While Google may own the web search market, Microsoft's announced deal with Verizon could put them at the top of the mobile search space. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced the partnership at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas yesterday.With the purchase of Alltell expected to be completed soon, Verizon would have the largest market share of the mobile space in the United States."Under a five-year agreement, Microsoft Live Search will become the default search service on cell...

Evernote s $4.5 Million New Year s Eve Round

TechCrunch | 1 hour 42 minutes ago

Evernote, which is up for a Crunchie award, rang in the New Year with an extra $4.5 million of cash from Russian investment firm Troika Dialog. A mid-December report had put the investment at $5 million, but the company did not actually close its B round until December 31. He is still trying to raise another $3.5 million tranche, but believes the current funding will hold the company through 2010. CEO Phil Libin says: The rumors that circulated in the beginning of December were very pre...

IPEVO Wireless Digital Frame

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 36 minutes ago

[CES 2009] IPEVO has always had nice designs when it comes to their products, and this time round their wireless digital frame offers no less. This model comes with the following :- 7" backlit TFT color LCD display at 800 x 480 resolutionWi-Fi connectivity90 degrees frame rotationBuilt-in rotation sensorsEyeStage content subscription/management softwareAs with any self-respecting digital photo frame these days, you can also use this to view images from Flickr and other photo-sharing sites as ...

HTC S743 In The Flesh

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 36 minutes ago

[CES 2009] We aren't attending HTC's party right now, but we managed to catch the HTC S743 in the flesh at Digital Experience. It is a rather thick phone and isn't exactly a lightweight, feeling more like a remote control than anything else. The shiny, smooth display is a surefire fingerprint magnet as you can tell by the image. I browsed through the user interface and it was pretty speedy, but those who want a smartphone would want to avoid this and get something much more heavyweight (in te...

Aliph Gets New Ear Fit Earbuds

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 36 minutes ago

[CES 2009] We all know that Aliph Jawbone Bluetooth headsets are sleek looking and rely on bone conduction technology to get the message across in your conversations, but not everyone is comfortable with the over-the-ear clip. Hence, Aliph has delivered a solution in a new set of ear fit earbuds, allowing you to wear your Aliph Jawbone without its over-the-ear clip. In addition, I was given the assurance by the Aliph executive that this new ear fit earbuds will fit snugly within just about an...

OQO model 2+ On Display

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 36 minutes ago

[CES 2009]As promised, we hunted down the OQO model 2+ at the Digital Experience in order to dig for more details such as its specifications and pricing. It is already available for pre-order, but let's get into the nitty gritty of things. There will be two versions available as shown below. 1.33GHzIntel Atom Z520 processorWindows XP Home60GB hard drive1GB DDR2 SDRAMWi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity5" VGA LCD touchscreen display1.86GHzIntel Atom Z540 processorWindows Vista Business or Windows ...

United Display Flexible OLED In The Flesh

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 36 minutes ago

[CES 2009] At last, we have managed to snag an image of the flexible AMOLED display that we covered earlier this Monday. It looks really sweet to say the least, and on that table there were a bunch of other OLED and AMOLED displays including Samsung's foldable display that looked super cool. When foldable/bendable displays get cheaper in the future due to mass adoption, we could possibly see a variety of devices that adopt this. A rounded portable media player would definitely not be out of p...

MWV Natralock Offers Greener Packaging

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 36 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Don't you just hate it when those blister plastic packs and packaging that you purchase are so hard to open, and often hold the risk of cutting your fingers in the process? MWV aims to change that with the Natralock packaging - as you can see, the SanDisk product on the right features Natralock packaging while the one on the left is your typical environmentally unfriendly PVC bundle. It would be a hoot if the folks at MWV took a stroll around the Digital Experience showfloor and ap...

Samsung BD-P4600 Blu-ray Player

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 48 minutes ago

[CES 2009] The Samsung booth was not boring as we got to get up close and personal with the BD-P4600 Blu-ray player, which currently holds the title of being the slimmest in the world at a mere 1.5". We managed to get a short peek at it from far away earlier this morning at the press conference, but here it is now in its full glory. It is incredibly thin, making the PS3 look like some fat slob who ought to get on a diet and exercise plan, pronto! Unfortunately, with the amount of people havin...

Retro Arcade Brings Pac-Man To Living Room

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 48 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Want to go retro? Pick up JAKKS' Retro Arcade and not only do you get to enjoy Pac-Man wth an Atari-like joystick controller, there will also be eleven other titles built-in right into the $19.99 device. Pac-Man looked pretty much like the original, I wonder whether the bug still remains where you can park old yellow head himself and walk off somewhere and the four ghosts will never drop by to have a go at him. Perfect toy that's affordable to keep little kids entertained.Permalink...

TV Games Motion From JAKKS

Ubergizmo.com | 2 hours 48 minutes ago

[CES 2009] JAKKS is no stranger to plug and play technology in terms of gaming, and this time round they have incorporated motion control into the controller. On display was Clone Wars from the Star Wars franchise, where the reactive motion controller will replicate the movement on screen. All you need to do is plug the controller into the A/V jacks of a standard TV and you're good to go, as there is no need to top up on the initial $29.99 purchase price since there are no catridges to buy. W...

Joost Has A Heartbeat

TechCrunch | 3 hours ago

In October we wrote "Joost Turns On Its All-Flash Website. Is Anybody Watching?" It turns out that yes, it appears that they are. A year ago Joost was a ghost town. Then in September, when the company moved away from the use of downloaded software to an all-browser video experience, viewership spiked. Compete says they had 550k U.S. visitors in November 2008. Comscore gives an even more robust 1.4 million worldwide monthly visitors in November (a chart below compares Joost to Hulu). Google T...

Major League Gaming Gets $7.5 Million In Funding

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 3 hours 6 minutes ago

Professional gaming league Major League Gaming (MLG) has picked up $7.5 million in funding from Oak Investment Partners. The company is calling it a follow-on to the $25 million second round it raised back in late 2006. All told, MLG (SEO: 066570) has raised $42.5 million, the majority of which came from Oak, but also from first round backer Ritchie Capital. And the company has spent it well, acquiring online console tournament site GameBattles.com in 2006, and buying outGotFrag, a competitiv...

CES Day 0: Webware Wrapup

Blog.news.com | 3 hours 7 minutes ago

Windows goes Live; Dish get Sling; LG stream Netflix; and more.

Microsoft releases SongSmith: Karaoke in reverse

Blog.news.com | 3 hours 7 minutes ago

Microsoft is delving into music software with SongSmith, a program that lets anyone sing into their computer and see what it would sound like with musical accompaniment.

Case Logic CLCS Security Friendly Laptop Briefcase

Ubergizmo.com | 3 hours 12 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Want to get through security checkpoints at the airport in a speedy manner so that you can continue with doing something else that is more important? The Case Logic CLCS security friendly laptop briefcase ought to do the trick, as it was specially designed to conform with TSA guidelines, allowing you to get through the screening process in a jiffy. It features a simple Grab 'N' Go design that makes it a snap to exit security after screening, while Smart Organization helps you keep ...

Sony's Webbie cam follows Pure Digital bid

Blog.news.com | 4 hours 6 minutes ago

The Japanese electronics maker tried to buy the Flip Video maker before making its own version of the inexpensive camcorder.

Westinghouse Digital TX-55F350Z LCD HDTV

Ubergizmo.com | 5 hours 53 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Westinghouse Digital has taken the opportunity to introduce its TX-55F350Z LCD HDTV at CES, where this 55" monster will feature full HD resolution at 1080p with a 120Hz frame rate that refreshes images faster for added clarity. These additional frames are interpolated based on motion vector and is touted to be much better compared to the fare you get on standard LCD HDTVs these days. There is no word on pricing as at press time, but the TX-55F350Z will feature the following :- 120 ...

BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth Headset

Ubergizmo.com | 5 hours 53 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Unlike many other companies that will launch their products at CES, BlueAnt takes a slightly different route by announcing the upcoming Q1 Bluetooth headset instead, with the real deal being made available sometime in the second quarter of this year. That doesn't mean the company is going to hold back vital information like pricing and specifications - after some prodding, we found out the BlueAnt Q1 will retail for $129.95 and come with the following :- Patent-pending acoustic des...

EconMusic On Feb. 5: MySpace Music President Courtney Holt's First U.S. Appearance

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 6 hours ago

We're pleased to announce that Courtney Holt, president of MySpace Music, will be featured in our Keynote Q&A at our upcoming EconMusic conference. This will mark Holt's first U.S. appearance since being selected for the post back in November and officially joining the company earlier this month. Holt most recently served as EVP of digital music for the MTV Networks (NYSE: VIA) Music and Logo Group. During his time at the company, he helped broker the creation of Rhapsody America, a JV betwee...

Verizon intros on-the-go DVR programming

Blog.news.com | 6 hours 13 minutes ago

Verizon adds remote control for some Fios TV customers to allow them to program and manage their DVRs from an online computer or Verizon cell phone.

Termite stomach bug to make ethanol

Blog.news.com | 6 hours 13 minutes ago

Start-up ZeaChem raises $34 million to build a cellulosic ethanol plant that uses the microbes in termites' guts, rather than genetically designed specialty bugs.

SEW Experts: Don't Overlook These Link Building Opportunities

Search Engine Watch Blog | 6 hours 18 minutes ago

With each passing year, link development becomes increasingly difficult. Yet we sometimes tend to overlook good link opportunities that are right under our noses. In today's online promotion & linkbuilding column, "Don't Overlook These Link Building Opportunities," Justilien Gaspard outlines a few types of links that may not seem worthwhile, but could turn out to be a useful link.»Full story

JibJab Closes $7.5 Million Third Round Funding

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 7 hours 6 minutes ago

Animated e-cards site JibJab has raised a $7.5 million third round funding to promote the company's modest plan to "reinvent the $8 billion greetings industry." New investors Overbrook Entertainment and Sony (NYSE: SNE) Pictures Entertainment joined existing backer Polaris Venture Partners for the round. The Venice, CA-based company raised $3 million in October 2007 and $6.4 million in its first round back in June 2006.As for 10-year-old JibJab's master plan to upend the greeting card market,...

Canon issues fix for 5D Mark II 'black dot' glitch

Blog.news.com | 7 hours 6 minutes ago

The company releases new firmware that "improves and mitigates" a problem that could blemish some images from the new $2,700 camera.

@ CES: Microsoft's Bach: Xbox Live Subs Up 70 Percent; 3 Million Added In Last Q Of '08

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 7 hours 24 minutes ago

It's Robbie Bach's turn at the mike as the Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) keynote turns to content. Among the highlights: New content: Xbox Live will launch its own channel, Primetime, with a real-time game show called "1 vs100" all live. A sort of virtual "Who Wants to be Millionaire?" without money. "It's all about the mob ..." They're also adding a game developers channel and shipping a new product called Kodu for creating games that can be shared on Xbox Live, now being demoed onstage by a kid w...

JibJab Closes $7.5 Million Series C Round To Keep The Laughs Rolling

TechCrunch | 7 hours 30 minutes ago

JibJab, a site popular for its parody videos and irreverent eGreetings, has closed a $7.5 million Series C funding round with participation from new investors Overbrook Entertainment (a production company co-founded by Will Smith) and Sony Pictures Entertainment, as well as existing investor Polaris Venture Partners. The company had previously raised around $9.4 million. The site generates a huge volume of traffic every year, and counts itself among the Top 100 most popular sites in the U...

Don't share your iTunes library just yet

Ubergizmo.com | 7 hours 54 minutes ago

By Karsten LemmSo here's Apple on Tuesday announcing that pretty soon all music sold on iTunes will be DRM-free, meaning it can be copied without technical hurdles -- and promptly we see headlines like this one in the New York Times: "Want to Copy iTunes Music? Go Ahead, Apple Says." Sounds as if you could finally share your music library with your 10,000 best friends on Facebook, MySpace and the rest of the world, doesn't it? Well, not so fast: The problem is that even DRM-free "iTunes Plus"...

Samsung Launches a 100GB Enterprise SSD

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

Samsung just announced that it has launched a 100GB SSD aimed at the IT/infrastructure market. It can read at 230MB/sec and write at 180MB/sec, which puts it high in terms of performance, but not at the top spot held by Intel's X25-E SSD (64GB). Random seek time are also extremely fast, due to the solid-state nature of SSDs. Besides performance, Samsung is also touting the low-power consumption of its new SSD: 0.6 Watts in idle mode and 1.9 Watts in power mode. A typical 15k rpm hard disk is...

Apple Introduces New 17-inch Macbook. 8hrs Battery, A bit thinner.

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

As expected, Apple has just announced its 17" MacBook Pro that has been making its rumors prior to Macworld. This time round, it is 0.98" thin and tips the scales at 6.6 pounds - not exactly lightweight, but what do you expect from a 17-incher? It still is the lightest and thinnest 17" notebook in the world though, and will feature the following : 17" LED backlit display 1,920 × 1,200 resolution 700:1 contrast ratio 60% greater color gamut compared to its predecessor Intel Core 2 Duo...

WowWee Spyball Spy Camera

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Think that James Bond is cool? Why not do some spying of your own with the WowWee Spyball spy camera? This tiny remote controlled robotic ball will definitely be a hit with the boys regardless of their age, featuring built-in Wi-Fi connectivity and traverses around on sleek wheels, capable of smooth mobility and quick 360-degree turns. It is able to transform from a ball to a camera and back within seconds, and it goes about its job quietly - perfect for sneaking around the home. ...

WowWee Roborover Grows With You

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] WowWee's Roborover is part of its Robotics line, and is operated through a remote control with poseable arms, head and waist for that added touch of humanity (ironic, isn't it?). This talking robot comes with some spoken content, a bunch of driving-based games to keep you entertained, infrared sensors so that he won't bump into obstacles and fall over as well as tilt sensors that lets him know he has fallen over in order to get back up after dusting his knees. Other features of th...

WowWee Joebot Targets The Playful

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] WowWee has expanded its Robotics line with the Joebot robot that tries its very best to be a walking, talking interactive buddy complete with a sense of humor and rhythm to boot. While it can't hold a candle beside classic stand up comedians, it ought to be able to keep you entertained for some time (longer if you're a kid). The Joebot can be commanded via voice, responding to key phrases through the use of sound sensors. In addition, he can be controlled via his hands or by using...

WowWee FlyTech Lightstar Makes Flying Cooler

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Having a flying toy is always cool no matter what your age is, and WowWee aims to impress with its FlyTech Lightstar flyer that features a propulsion-based design wit built-in LED lights that are able to recreate a cool glow and halo effect whenever it takes to the skies. If you happen to live somewhere near Area 51, why not give the FlyTech Lightstar a whirl around at night to increase the number of UFO sightings amongst tourists? The crash resistant FlyTech Lightstar flyer is co...

WowWee Cinemin Projectors

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] WowWee is back this time round with its Cinemin suite of ultra portable multimedia micro projectors, and like the majority of other micro projectors in the market, the Cinemin line will be powered by Texas Instruments’ DLP Technology that offers superior image quality. The Cinemin projectors were specially designed to function with popular mobile devices including the iPod and iPhone. There will be a trio of products that fall under the WowWee Cinemin banner - the Cinemin Sw...

WowWee Alive Gets New Quartet

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] The WowWee Alive generation gets four more companions to further enhance its appeal across the children's demographic, and it is hoped the WowWee Alive Seal Pup, Husky Puppy, Koala Joey and Leopard Cub will offer comfort to kids who need a plush toy to help them go to sleep each night. Each of the four Alive toys will feature animated facial and vocal expressions triggered by users' touch, and to make the whole thing all the more realistic, they are accompanied by adoption papers ...

We Are Live From CES 2009

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

We can’t believe that it’s been one year already. We’re back to Las Vegas for CES, and we have something new: Ubergizmo Live. This is going to be our permanent “live” section, where we will publish updates and snipets, mainly from mobile devices. You will get our first impressions, the latest updates on products, but also on the Ubergizmo team and our whereabouts. Content from Ubergizmo Live is in addition of our regular coverage found at Ubergizmo.com and part...

Sign Language Translator

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] While we have the benefit of machine translators on the Internet, there is one very crucial group of people who lose out - those who rely on sign language. Fear not - the Sign Language Translator from Krown Manufacturing, Inc. offers a new way of communicating with your friends who rely on sign language. This device stores more than 3,5000 words in sign language and comes with a stylus where you can input the English word to retrieve a video of the equivalent in American Sign Langu...

Minoru 3D Webcam On The Showfloor

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] At long last, the Minoru 3D webcam is finally available in the flesh. Yes, we know that it has begun to ship and we have covered this device a few times in the past, but there is just something about seeing it in real life for the first time that brings a tear to the eye. OK, maybe it isn't that dramatic, but you get the picture. I've tried the 3D glasses (they're made from carboard and are extremely fragile - maybe that's why each purchase comes with 5 of those) with the Minoru an...

Sharper Image Is Back

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Sometime in the middle of last year, the tech world was abuzz with news that Sharper Image will be closing down, holding fire sales in virtually every brick and mortar store. Well, they're back with a vengeance this time round, retaining the brand name but with a whole new slew of executives on board (different captain this time round to steer the ship, boys and girls). Maybe they should've called it the Sharpest Image if they plan to outdo its predecessor. Well, it is nice to see...

jOG For The Wii Coming Stateside

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] We must admit that the Nintendo Wii has surprised us in terms of console sales worldwide this generation despite its notable hardware limitations, but it is nice to see the underdog win once in a while. There has been numerous accessories released for the Wii to date mainly to augment the playing experience (like those sports kits for Wii Sports), but none of them will be able to hold a candle to the jOG. Hailing from UK, this accessory is actually a pedometer that is connected to...

Duck Hunter Is A Hoot

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] The Duck Hunter might not be the most technologically advanced device on display at CES Unveiled, but we find it to be highly amusing. After all, this interactive hunting games comes with a free flying quick charge bird (12 seconds of charging offer half a minute worth of flying) that requires three direct hits (via infrared presumably) before it stops flapping its wings and drop "dead" to the ground. Battery life has yet to be rated, although the executive at the booth told us th...

MSI Hybrid U115

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] There is nothing quite like seeing a device in the flesh, and here we are at the MSI booth with their Hybrid U115. It is unbelievably small, and the fact that it has a hard drive and a SSD running inside to store your data still amazes us. The 9-cell battery used does make it a wee bit on the heavy side though, but we wouldn't think twice about dropping some cash on this puppy to bring it home. Permalink: MSI Hybrid U115 from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6...

MSI X320 Is Razor Thin

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Wow - this is unbelievably thin, and at $800 a pop, it is certainly at an extremely attractive price point. Most people who aren't too familiar with computers might actually mistake this for the MacBook Air, but they will be sorely disappointed to find out that an Intel Atom processor runs within instead. It makes me regret not purchasing a netbook to tote around during shows like CES since my 15.4" notebook is currently breaking my back - it gets worse when you have thousands of ...

MSI NetOn AE1901

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] We have yet another all-in-one computer for you to peruse - the MSI NetOn AP1900. This one lacks the transparent bezel found on the AE1901, but it sure doesn't lack in terms of processing power though. The NetOn AP1900 comes with the following :- Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz processor Intel 945GSE chipset 1GB SODIMM DDR2 RAM 18.5" WXGA widescreen display with 16:9 aspect ratio Energy Star 5.0 compliant Less than 25dB noise level While it misses out on the more powerful processor foun...

MSI NetOn AP1900

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

SanDisk Sansa slotRadio

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] It is only fitting to release the Sansa slotRadio in Vegas - where else do you find as many slots in America? This new device from SanDisk thrives on its companion line of slotRadio music cards that were specially designed for the casual music consumer, and it comes in a tiny, stylish and portable form factor. In addition, each purchase is bundled with a slotRadio card that boasts 1,000 pre-loaded songs that were handpicked from the Billboard charts, although it might not be to yo...

Synaptics Adds Gestures For Its Trackpads

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

Since its last September update, Synaptics has been busy adding new gestures to its trackpad driver. This time around, here s how Synaptics describes the changes (see image above): Two-Finger Scroll for easy window scrolling in both horizontal and vertical directions, and work in all applications with the active window scroll control. Surf the Internet faster, review documents easily without leaving the TouchPad. Two-Finger Rotate for quickly rotating photos or pages in the most common ph...

LG Press Conference Live Now - live.ubergizmo.com

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

We're covering the LG conference now on live.ubergizmo.com, tune in to see the last development. Today is press day at CES, so keep an eye on the live site, we'll update often! Permalink: LG Press Conference Live Now - live.ubergizmo.com from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Netgear ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition has a 9TB Capacity

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

The Netgear ReadyNAS series is a little bigger: the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer Edition is an network attached storage (NAS) that is powered by an Intel multicore processor like those found in PCs. It can receive up to 6 drives and use RAID 6, a protocol that can handle two hard drive failures (when using 6) and drives hotswap. Netgear claims that its X-RAID2 technology makes volume expansion much easier than with "normal" RAID system. I have not tried it, but in the past RAID expansion was a pain ...

Netgear ITV2000 Connects Your TV to Web Video Services for Cheap

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

Roku was the most famous $99 web video stream box, but the arrival of the Netgear ITV200 might change that a little, although they don't address the same market, for now. The ITV2000 lets you connect to free web services like YouTube or other channels ("hundreds" says Netgear) and stream content to your PC via HDMI. You can also plug in a USB drive with media files and play them on your TV - most popular formats are supported. There's one feature that I would like to see implemented in the ...

LG Watch Phone in The flesh

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] The LG press conference ended with the rush from the press to shoot a picture of the LG Watch Phone work by an LG executive. Overall, there were less new products when compared to previous years, but the direction for 2009 and beyond was interesting, especially the energy savings and design aspects. If you head to our live coverage (live.ubergizmo.com), you will see the integrality of the LG press conference( it’s 9:07am PT). Our next live coverage will start around 10am. ...

Tune into our Toshiba Live Coverage

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

We're currently live blogging from the Toshiba Conference at CES 2009. Go to live.ubergizmo.com now to get the latest on Toshiba's efforts, including their partnership with Microsoft and Intel to connect their consumer electronics. Permalink: Tune into our Toshiba Live Coverage from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Toshiba REGZA SV670 Series

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] The Toshiba press conference just ended 30 minutes ago and the new line up of LCD is pretty interesting. The REGZA SV670, the top of the line (photo), comes in 46" and 55" size. Features include: * Stunning Deep Lagoon(TM) Infinity Flush Front Cosmetic Design * Resolution+ super resolution technology * ClearScan 240(TM) advanced frame rate technology * CrystalCoat(TM) high contrast screen coating * FocaLight(TM) LED Backlight with local dimming * InstaPor...

Samsung CES 2009 Press Conference - Live Now

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

The Samsung CES 2009 Press Conference is going to start in a few minutes. Head to Ubergizmo Live to tune in: live.ubergizmo.com (press refresh from time to time). Permalink: Samsung CES 2009 Press Conference - Live Now from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Samsung HMX-R10 Ergonomic Camcorder

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

The Samsung HMX R10 can records full-HD movies and snap high-resolution still images, but what we really like about it is that it tries to set the bar higher when it comes to camcorder ergonomics. We have tried many models over the years and often, handling a camcorder hasn t been our best experience with an imaging device. Samsung tried to change this with the HMX-R10 by changing the way people hold the camcorder. From the photo, it s quite obvious that the grip seems more natural. But we w...

Samsung SMX-F34 Internet Movies Camcorder

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

Having a top of the line camcorder is great, but if your ultimate goal is to produce web videos, it might be overkill, and therefor over-expensive. The SMX-F34 has been designed for web video (YouTube). Samsung gives it a battery life of 3 hours and believes that the 16GB of internal memory should be able to store 8 hours of H.264 (compressed) video. And if that s not enough, it is still possible to add an SDHC card! Finally, videos can be captured in a resolution that an exact match with Yo...

Samsung TL 100 Ultra-Slim 12.2 Megapixels

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Measuring just 16.6 mm thick (excluding the lens) this pocket-sized point and shoot 12.2 megapixel camera packs a 2.7 LCD, a 3x optical zoom and shoots SVGA video (800x592) at 20 fps. It will be available in Spring 2009 for an unknown price. Specifications after the jump. Permalink: Samsung TL 100 Ultra-Slim 12.2 Megapixels from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Samsung HZ10W: 24 mm Ultra-Wide Angle 10x Zoom

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Today, Samsung is introducing a high end 10.2 mega-pixel compact digital camera featuring an ultra-wide angle 24 mm Schneider lens with a 10x zoom. It has a 2.7 TFT LCD screen and shoots HD video (720P) at 30 fps in H.264 compression that saves more space on the SD/SDHC card. Users can select the ISO value up to 3200 at a reduced resolution of 3 mega-pixel. Special features include Dual Image Stabilization (Optical + Digital), Face, Smile and Blink detection and the Smart Album ...

Samsung SL102 and SL420

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Nothing is really new or exciting in this line of compact and colorful 10.2 megapixel digital cameras. The SL102 (photo) offers a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5 LCD, a VGA (640x480) movie mode while the SL420 has a 5x zoom, a 2.7 LCD and shoots video in SVGA (800x600). Both models will be available in Spring 2009, no information yet about the pricing. Comparative specifications after the jump. Permalink: Samsung SL102 and SL420 from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan ...

Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 with a Web Browser

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Sony is coming with a new PMP featuring WiFi connectivity and web browsing that allows users to stream videos from YouTube and download Podcasts directly from the internet. Features include Digital Noise Cancellation, FM Tuner, 3.0 OLED display (WQGA) and a touch panel. It supports MP3/AAC/WMA (DRM)/L-PCM and WMT audio files and comes in 16 GB and 32 GB. It will be available in early Summer 2009, no information about the price. Permalink: Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 with a Web Browse...

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Sony is coming up with another version of its Walkman that limits the length of wires, it is especially cool for the gym. It supports MP3/AAC/WMA (DRM)/L-PCM and WMT files and fully charges in 30 minutes for over 12 hours of music playback. It offers 2 GB of storage and comes in black and pink. It will be available in April 2009 for $70. Permalink: Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Isabella Products Introduce Vizit

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Isabella Products Inc. had a private unveiling at the Venetian today, offering something much more compelling and different compared to the hundreds of digital photo sharing devices - the Vizit does not seem to have any competition as it is on a different playing field altogether. Some of the features found on the Vizit include :- Two way communication Full picture-to-frame ratio Wi-Fi connectivity Full 11" touch screen display with high sensitivity Images can be replied to, fo...

Sony Press CES 2009 Conference Now

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

The Sony CES 2009 Press Conference has started and we're covering it live on live.ubergizmo.com. Tune-in now to see it from the inside! Permalink: Sony Press CES 2009 Conference Now from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] Seagate is no stranger when it comes to storage solutions, and has released its new Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD media player at CES, offering users a complete home theater solution that was specially developed to work in tandem with their own FreeAgent Go portable hard drive. This set up allows users to enjoy stored digital media on their TVs directly instead of settling for less on a computer monitor. All you need to do is place the media player beside your TV, insert a FreeAgen...

Sony VAIO P-series: 1.4 pounds 8-inch display with GPS

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] We just got out the Sony press conference and we got our hands on the highly rumored pocket size (if you have large pockets) Sony VAIO. Personally, I love the design and I would get one to cover tech conferences. Some people think that the pricetag about $900 , according to the press release, is too high for the config: 1.33-GHz Z530 Intel Atom, 2GB RAM, 60GB (standard) hard drive, wifi b/g/n, 3G, 8 1600x768 display, built-in GPS and all that packed in a super cool design. So...

HP DX9000 TouchSmart Business PC

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

[CES 2009] HP just launched the HP DX9000, a business version of the TouchSmart PC known as HP IQ506. The HP DX9000 shares the same physical characteristics as the HP IQ506, but the difference lies in the additional software like HP Power Manager, an energy-savings tool that lets companies better manage the energy used by computers after office hours. Most importantly, it comes with HP Total Care Advisor, a diagnostic tool that may reduce IT requests and CarePack Services and aftermarket war...

Don't share your iTunes library just yet

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours ago

By Karsten Lemm So here's Apple on Tuesday announcing that pretty soon all music sold on iTunes will be DRM-free, meaning it can be copied without technical hurdles -- and promptly we see headlines like this one in the New York Times: "Want to Copy iTunes Music? Go Ahead, Apple Says." Sounds as if you could finally share your music library with your 10,000 best friends on Facebook, MySpace and the rest of the world, doesn't it? Well, not so fast: The problem is that even DRM-free "iTunes Pl...

Sony VAIO P-series: 1.4 pounds 8-inch display with GPS

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 12 minutes ago

HP DX9000 TouchSmart Business PC

Ubergizmo.com | 8 hours 12 minutes ago

@ CES: Microsoft CEO Ballmer Starts His Stage Setting With A Swipe At Yahoo's Yang

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 8 hours 25 minutes ago

Work in progress. We're in the not-a-crowded as usual ballroom at the Venetian where the first Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) keynote completely sans Bill Gate (well, he got a mention and some applause) is underway with Steve Ballmer on the stage. It only took a couple of minutes for a light-hearted jab at Yahoo's Jerry Yang, with a fake message asking: "Why do you keep ignoring my friend requests in Facebook." No mention of the latest funky Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) deal rumor, of course, Ballmer's real mi...

Microsoft: Windows 7 not a lock for '09

Blog.news.com | 8 hours 37 minutes ago

In an interview, top Windows executive Bill Veghte tells CNET News that he's telling PC makers that the OS might ship in time for this year's holidays and it might not.

@ CES: Discovery's Kathy Kayse: 'We're Better-Equipped To Deliver On Digital This Year'

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 8 hours 42 minutes ago

Discovery (NSDQ: DISAB) Communications (NSDQ: DISCA) gobbled up online reference site HowStuffWorks.com for $250 million back in late 2007, and network brass told us that HSW would be the company's "primary platform" for online growth. Well, has the company delivered on its promise? We asked Discovery's EVP of digital ad sales Kathy Kayse at the Reinventing Advertising Conference at CES: Increased traffic : "It's about a year into the integration process and we've seen significant growth in u...

Ballmer touts Windows 7 beta, new deals

Blog.news.com | 8 hours 49 minutes ago

As he fills the CES keynote duties formerly handled by Bill Gates, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer aims to show that Microsoft can tackle a dominant Google, a resurgent Apple and a weak economy.

Microsoft strikes deals for Live Search

Blog.news.com | 8 hours 49 minutes ago

Microsoft has scored deals with Dell and Verizon Wireless in an effort to get more people to use its Live Search product.

Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 with a Web Browser

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Sony is coming with a new PMP featuring WiFi connectivity and web browsing that allows users to stream videos from YouTube and download Podcasts directly from the internet. Features include Digital Noise Cancellation, FM Tuner, 3.0 OLED display (WQGA) and a touch panel. It supports MP3/AAC/WMA (DRM)/L-PCM and WMT audio files and comes in 16 GB and 32 GB. It will be available in early Summer 2009, no information about the price.Permalink: Sony Walkman NWZ-X1000 with a Web Browser f...

Sony Walkman NWZ-W202

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Sony is coming up with another version of its Walkman that limits the length of wires, it is especially cool for the gym. It supports MP3/AAC/WMA (DRM)/L-PCM and WMT files and fully charges in 30 minutes for over 12 hours of music playback. It offers 2 GB of storage and comes in black and pink. It will be available in April 2009 for $70.Permalink: Sony Walkman NWZ-W202 from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Isabella Products Introduce Vizit

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

[CES 2009]Isabella Products Inc. had a private unveiling at the Venetian today, offering something much more compelling and different compared to the hundreds of digital photo sharing devices - the Vizit does not seem to have any competition as it is on a different playing field altogether. Some of the features found on the Vizit include :- Two way communicationFull picture-to-frame ratioWi-Fi connectivityFull 11" touch screen display with high sensitivityImages can be replied to, forwarded, ...

Sony Press CES 2009 Conference Now

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

The Sony CES 2009 Press Conference has started and we're covering it live on live.ubergizmo.com. Tune-in now to see it from the inside!Permalink: Sony Press CES 2009 Conference Now from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Seagate FreeAgent Theater HD Media Player

Ubergizmo.com | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

Yahoo brings Widgets to Samsung HDTVs at CES

TechCrunch | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

At the Samsung press conference earlier today at CES 2009, Yahoo's involvement with Samsung's new HDTV line was revealed to be an integrated system of Widgets, based on a new Konfabulator engine. They went through it very briefly, but Flickr, news, finance, and other Yahoo services are fully available and integrated into an on-screen display, for use during usual TV watching. They call it Medi@ 2.0, a wholly buzz-oriented name, but you'll probably just call it "Yahoo TV" or "The Stocks." H...

Citi Media: Time Warner's Martin On AOL: Don't Expect Any Strategic Deals Soon

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 9 hours 50 minutes ago

Asked what Time Warner's plans for the AOL business and all its discordant parts from access service to content and ad sales CFO John Martin, in a Q&A the 2009 Citigroup Global Entertainment, Media & Telecommunications Conference in Phoenix, said that the company is still enthusiastic about exploring "strategic relationships." However, to be realistic, this is not the kind economic environment conducive to quick action. The comments were somewhat in contrast to what CEO Jeff Bewkes said last ...

OLPC cuts workforce in half, cuts salaries

Blog.news.com | 9 hours 51 minutes ago

Founder of the project to give laptops to children in developing nations blames tough economic times for restructuring.

Live blog: Ballmer at CES

Blog.news.com | 10 hours 44 minutes ago

Windows 7 will be front and center when Microsoft's CEO takes the Sin City stage at 6:30 p.m. PT. CNET News will be blogging it live here.

Crunchies Countdown: Voting Ends Tonight, MySpace/Microsoft Party Immediately Afterwards

TechCrunch | 10 hours 49 minutes ago

Just two more days until the second annual Crunchies award ceremony where we'll give out sixteen gorilla awards in categories ranging from Best Technology Innovation to Best Startup Or Product of 2008. Nearly a third of a million votes have been cast over the last couple of weeks, and a number of the categories are still very, very close. You can vote here until midnight California time tonight, then we'll cut it off and tally the votes. After the awards are given we'll all head over to Cit...

Google s Street View Takes A Byte Out Of Crime

TechCrunch | 10 hours 49 minutes ago

Google Street View may get a bad rap from some overzealous privacy watchdogs and conspiracy theorists, but it just helped police save a young girl who had been kidnapped over the weekend. In the case, which involved a woman who allegedly kidnapped her granddaughter, Athol Police Officer Todd Neale managed to track down the missing girl by obtaining coordinates of her cell phone from the phone's carrier. Neale contacted Deputy Fire Chief Thomas V. Lozier who worked with him in trying to fi...

Report: Investors Group Planning For Yahoo Takeover With Help From Microsoft

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 10 hours 50 minutes ago

An unspecified group of investors is gearing up for a buyout offer all with financing from Microsoft, reports TechCrunch, citing unidentified sources. The buyout terms call for $13 per share, which would value Yahoo (NSDQ: YHOO) at around $20 billion. By way of perspective, MSFT offered to buy Yahoo early last February for $31 per share, and in May, upped its offer to $33, before ultimately being rejected. Since then, Yahoo's fortunes have taken a turn for the worse, as the financial markets ...

@ CES: On Music: The Only New Money Is In Mobile; Execs Not Impressed With iTunes' New 3G Downloads

PaidContent.org: The Economics of Content | 10 hours 50 minutes ago

During an hour-long panel at the CES Mobile Entertainment event today, a host of executives ranging from Pandora to SanDisk and Motorola to Sony Ericsson talked about the mobile music industry with a couple of themes standing out: thoughts on the news yesterday that iTunes will allow full-track music downloads over-the-air for the same price, and whether negotiations with music labels, which can always be tricky, are finally starting to loosen up. The backdrop can be put into context with som...

Googlepedia for Firefox brings Wikipedia to you

Blog.news.com | 10 hours 52 minutes ago

This Firefox add-on delivers Wikipedia entries to a Google search results page near you.

At CES, MySpace chats up the Widget Channel

Blog.news.com | 10 hours 52 minutes ago

A limited version of the News Corp.-owned social network will come to the new TV product that Yahoo and Intel jointly developed.

CNET News Daily Podcast: When businesses strike back at Yelpers

Blog.news.com | 10 hours 52 minutes ago

One Yelper gets sued for his negative review; Microhoo talk returns in the new year; and Intel takes a huge loss in revenue.

Cisco CEO beats on the consumer electronics drum

Blog.news.com | 10 hours 52 minutes ago

Cisco's CEO says the company has plans to ramp up its consumer efforts over the next few years.

Tech lobbyists: Spend $30 billion in tax dollars, get 949,000 jobs

Blog.news.com | 10 hours 52 minutes ago

A report released Wednesday by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation estimates that spending $30 billion on information technology infrastructure could create or save hundreds of thousands of jobs.

Gigya: December 23rd Was Biggest Day For Our Widgets, Ever

TechCrunch | 12 hours 5 minutes ago

Gigya, the Israeli startup that helps other companies easily distribute their widgets, has released some of its latest figures on the recent holiday season. Most notable: December 23rd set the new record for total number of widget installs in a single day, with 900,000 widgets installed across all of the service's supported blogs and social networks. Gigya obviously doesn't account for every widget on the web, but it does help distribute content from a wide array of partners including E...

Tiltshiftmaker turns photos into miniature scenes

Blog.news.com | 12 hours 14 minutes ago

If you've ever wanted to dabble into tilt-shift photography without a lens, you should check out Tiltshiftmaker. The tool does a pretty good job at faking it with normal shots.

EMC to cut 2,400 from workforce

Blog.news.com | 12 hours 14 minutes ago

Storage giant EMC announces a 7 percent workforce reduction, despite preliminary record fourth quarter revenues.

Samsung SL102 and SL420

Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 21 minutes ago

[CES 2009] Nothing is really new or exciting in this line of compact and colorful 10.2 megapixel digital cameras. The SL102 (photo) offers a 3x optical zoom, a 2.5 LCD, a VGA (640x480) movie mode while the SL420 has a 5x zoom, a 2.7 LCD and shoots video in SVGA (800x600). Both models will be available in Spring 2009, no information yet about the pricing. Comparative specifications after the jump.Permalink: Samsung SL102 and SL420 from Ubergizmo (US, FR) | Good deals | Hot: CES 2009, Jan 6-11

Did Corkd Get Hackd?

TechCrunch | 12 hours 34 minutes ago

If you try to visit the URL for wine review website Corkd, you'll automatically get rerouted to porn site Adult Friend Finder (obviously NSFW). We're not sure how long this has been the case, but we're not the only ones noticing. What's weird about the redirect is that there's a delay, so you'll actually see the Corkd website for a second before it switches to the adult website. If there would be hacking involved, and the domain name would just be pointed to the Adult Friend Finder site, tha...

Samsung HMX-R10 Ergonomic Camcorder

Ubergizmo.com | 12 hours 40 minutes ago

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