Gadget and Techno Updates
Techno Updates
Blurry shot allegedly shows camera-equipped iPad in testing
Sep 6th
An uncertain rumor on Saturday has what’s purported to be a future iPad in testing with a front camera. The partial shot allegedly shows the tablet in a debugging mode for video calls. 9 to 5 Mac in obtaining the shots noted that the mode is the same seen on field-tested iPhone 4 units but hidden from everyday users.
The lone photo is difficult to authenticate, although previous firmware leaks have implied that the e-mail-based FaceTime for the new iPod touch would also carry over to the iPad with its next model. A camera has been one of the most routinely More >
HTC’s mystery CDMA/GSM, QWERTY Android slider hits FCC
Sep 6th
A rumored HTCQWERTY slider Verizon flagship has been spotted in an FCC filing this weekend. While only labeled as the PD42100, the device is clearly labeled for Verizon and matches up with the description of a hybrid CDMA/EVDO and GSM phone mentioned earlier. Its four-inch touchscreen has been confirmed in the few available shots.
Also on show are 802.11n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
None of the performance claims can be validated by the FCC, but the same tip that had first shown the phone itself also mentioned a 1.2GHz processor and could make it the fastest Android phone known so far. However, More >
PS3 jailbreak loosed for N900 and Pre; Android, iPhone soon
Sep 6th
The recently frozen PS3 jailbreak has been reworked to be usable through smartphones. After having been open-sourced as PSGroove, PSJailbreak is now available through code (PSFreedom) that runs from an attached Nokia N900, Palm Pre and even the Dingoo. In most cases, the technique works by catching the Sony console on startup and inserting an exploit of a memory heap overflow hole that defeats the blocks placed on what apps can run.
Other hobbyists have added that an Android version is in development, but that the initial version will likely be limited to phones with Qualcomm MSM processors, like the More >
Disney, Time Warner to share digital video for iPad, more
Sep 5th
The Walt Disney Co. and Time Warner have established a long-term agreement that will continue to bring a wide range of Disney programming to Time Warner cable subscribers. The terms of the deal will allow subscribers to access a variety of online content and video-on-demand services.
Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks customers will be able to access ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU through broadband connections and a variety of mobile devices such as the iPad. The companies have also developed ESPN Goal Line, a “super-highlight” channel that will air each Saturday night during the NCAA football season.
Details regarding the Internet More >
Toshiba intros first 3D Blu-ray player
Sep 5th
Toshiba has introduced its first 3D Blu-ray player, the BDX3100KB, along with a new entry-level 2D Blu-ray player, the BDX1100KB. The 3D model supports 1080p 3D content connected to a TV via HDMI, while 7.1-channel audio can be transmitted in Dolby TrueHD or DTS HD Master Audio Essential formats.
Aside from Blu-ray discs, the BDX3100 also supports a wide range of additional media formats. Users can also enjoy MKV, DivX, HD-JPEG, AVCHD and MP3 files loaded onto a USB stick.
The BDX1100 is geared toward budget-conscious consumers looking for a 2D Blu-ray player. The device supports 1080p output, HD upscaling, Dolby More >
