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(Credit: Screenshot by Lance Whitney/CNET) Gamers in the market for an Xbox 360 will find a deal waiting for them at the online Microsoft Store. The Xbox 360 250GB console is now on sale for $249.99, a full $50 off the usual price. This console offers 250GB of space on a removable hard drive, the usual wireless controller, a black headset, and a one-month subscription to Xbox Live Gold. Buyers can also add a 12-month Xbox Live Gold membership for $44.99, $15 off the regular price. Those of you willing to cough up more cash can get the Xbox 360 250 GB Kinect Holiday Bundle for $349.99, down from $399.99. This kit throws in the Kinect sensor as well as two free games and a three-month Xbox Live Gold membership. And for people in search of adventure in a galaxy far, far away, the Xbox 360 Limited Edition Kinect Star Wars Bundle is selling for $399.99, also $50 off the usual price. This bundle offers a 320GB hard drive, custom-designed R2-D2 console and C-3PO controller, a white Kinect sensor, a wired headset, a copy of Star Wars Kinect… [Read more] Related Links: Want a new Xbox 360 for $99? Pay for Xbox Live for two years Microsoft’s weakest link in 3rd quarter: Xbox and phone division Xbox Live offering free entertainment this weekend Xbox 360 rules again in slumping video game market Xbox 360: Freemium games’ next frontier?

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Kodak ESP 3.2 (Credit: Kodak) The Kodak ESP line is meant for budding photographers and families that need a simple device to output family photos, collages, and personalized photo snapshots. The latest 3.2 all-in-one delivers print, copy, and scan functionality in a compact frame that still gives creatives access to a 2.4-inch color screen that accepts light photo edits. You can set up the ESP 3.2 using a direct-USB connection, but doing it wireless gives you more access to the printer’s cloud capabilities by way of Google Cloud Print and Kodak’s own e-mail printing service. You’ll need a Google account to access both new features, but a connection lets you e-mail print jobs to the 3.2 using a customized address, from any device with messaging capabilities. This June, Kodak will also debut its free Pic Flick HD App for the iPad that outputs photos from the tablet to compatible Kodak devices and assists users in developing creative projects like custom picture frames. The Kodak ESP 3.2 multifunction printer hits shelves this June for $99.99. [Read more] Related Links: How to transition your Kodak Gallery account to Shutterfly So, Kodak — about that nuclear reactor in your basement Does it still make sense to buy a digital photo frame? BlackBerry 10’s bold new features explained New 3D printing firm takes shape with Objet-Stratasys merger

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Facebook likes this jacket quite a bit. (Credit: C&A) Why trust your own questionable fashion instincts when you can trust the questionable fashion instincts of everybody on Facebook? Brazilian retailer C&A has special clothes hangers that show how many likes each look has collected from the social-media community. The counters built into each hanger, which are networked, update in real time to reflect the input of C&A’s Facebook fans voting with their virtual thumbs on photos of each clothing item. C&A calls the system “Fashion Like.” Related stories Paging Mr. Zuckerberg: Pinstripe hoodie perfect for tech CEOs Like/Dislike cufflinks a Facebook fashion statement This technology could be helpful in several ways. If you have outsider tendencies, then you can choose the garments with the lowest numbers. If you desperately want to be accepted by your Facebook peers, then look for high counts. These special hangers are firmly targeted at women. The advertising video plays on insecurities and the desire for a second opinion when shopping. Instead of having a tr… [Read more] Related Links: Wrong number on Google Voice leads to, well, cursing After Facebook IPO, Zuckerberg’s hardest test awaits Why you might really, actually be addicted to Facebook Everything you need to know about the Facebook IPO (FAQ) Facebook policy change may open ad front against Google

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No more classic-style keyboard with the new Lenovo T-Series ThinkPads. (Credit: Lenovo) Those of you who loved Lenovo’s classic-style laptop keyboards can wave bye-bye to them. With the new 2012 T-series ThinkPads, Lenovo has put the final nail in the coffin of the classic keyboard once made popular by IBM. Lenovo stuck with the classic keyboard for the current T420, T420S, and T520 . But the new ThinkPad T430, T430s, and T530 due to launch early next month have been overhauled with the island-style keyboards that seem to be hitting almost every laptop these days. The company had already switched to the island-style keyboards for all of its other laptops, so the change was probably inevitable. I have yet to try out the new ThinkPad keyboards, so I can’t weigh in on their user-friendliness. But I have to shed a tear for the loss of the classic keyboard. Among laptop makers, Lenovo was virtually the one holdout to retain the classic keyboard, a carryover from the IBM lineup that the … [Read more] Related Links: Lenovo intros new Ivy Bridge ThinkPads, including X1 Carbon ultrabook HP design exec: No, we did not copy Apple HP updates Pavilion laptops, including new m6 fauxtrabook Sprint selling Lenovo IdeaPad with built-in 4G for $200 Browsers on Windows RT: It’s a tough antitrust case to make

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(Credit: http://www.indiegamethemovie.com/ ) Most of us conjure images of “Grandma’s Boy” when we think about video game developers, but a new documentary ” Indie Game: The Movie ” goes deep into the lives of a couple independent programmers, and today we’re joined by first-time filmmaking duo Lisanne Pajot and James Swirsky. They’ll take us through the experience of filming the developers behind Super Meat Boy, Fez, and Braid, and we’ll also discuss video games as art and the production similarities between film and the evolution of a video game. Check out the “Indie Game: The Movie” homepage for screenings in your area , and be sure to follow its Twitter and Facebook pages for more information on the film. Ep. 1055: Where we go indie for a day Episode 1,055 Listen Now: … [Read more] Related Links: Is EA ‘destroying’ gaming? Minecraft creator thinks so The 404 1,047: Where we go one-on-one with James Gunn (podcast) Indie games steal the spotlight this spring ‘Point cloud portraits’ bring ghostly 3D images to movies Games that make you want to throw your iPad (don’t do it!)

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The latest version of Evernote for Android brings some much-needed improvements to the interface. (Credit: Evernote) Much as I have mad love for Evernote, I’ve always found its apps to be a little, well, challenged in the usability department. Not much to look at, either. With the newly released Evernote 4.0 for Android , all that changes. And as an iPhone user, I’ve rarely been more jealous. The update brings a completely new look to the smartphone version of the app, starting with a beautifully overhauled home screen. It not only provides one-tap icons for creating a new note, snapshot, recording, or attachment, but also gives you quick access to your existing notes, notebooks, tags, and places. It’s a simple, effective, attractive design. Navigation has been improved as well: you can now swipe from the home screen to your note list and back again — a fine improvement over the previous back-button method. Also, you can swipe between notebook, tag, and place views, another welcome tweak. Evernote’s redesigned note list is a little cleaner, with a smarter, easier-to-”figger” toolbar, but I miss the high-contrast section headers. Now everything just sort of blends together. That’s one change I coul… [Read more] Related Links: Is Evernote the next billion-dollar company? Evernote acquires handwriting app Penultimate Evernote, like Twitter, in no rush to go public Evernote CEO Phil Libin talks valuations and bubbles Evernote raises round at $1 billion valuation, prepares for IPO

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The HTC Ville S is not all that different from the One S. (Credit: BriefMobile) Less than one day after HTC announced its Desire C for U.K. consumers, yet another “quietly brilliant” smartphone has landed on our radar. BriefMobile obtained details of a handset with the code name of Ville C, which appears to be a cheaper, albeit lower-powered HTC One S . Hardware details are nearly identical to the One S and include a 4.3 qHD AMOLED display, 16GB internal storage, 1GB RAM, and a 8-megapixel camera. The processor, however, is expected to be a Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 instead of the 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 chipset. Though the image suggests a 1.7GHz CPU, the source advises it will be clocked at 1.2GHz. Another difference with the Ville C is that it will come with Android 4.0 and HTC Sense 4.5 user interface. As you may recall, HTC only introduced the 4.0 version of its user interface back in February when it … [Read more] Related Links: Hey, kids, more moms want iPads for Mother’s Day iPhone 5 rumor roundup Leaked specs confirm dual-core CPU for Verizon’s Galaxy S III Android’s new ally against the iPhone: Ubuntu Want a new iPhone? Which carrier should you choose?

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Barco is a global digital cinema technology leader. Today, the company announced that they were at this year’s CinemaCon and demonstrated their new ultra-bright 4K laser projection system. This is the first time that this device has been on display for the public. It is capable of exhibiting High Frame Rate movie footage with a 120 fps per eye. The projector is capable of 3D content and 55000 ANSI lumens. The projector was paired with a huge 70 foot by 30 foot screen, which is currently the largest screen to date. “We are close to achieving the pinnacle of immersive cinema, employing our diverse array of pioneering technologies in light, sound and processing to create the ultimate movie experience,” commented Todd Hoddick, VP Entertainment for Barco North America. “In this day and age, moviegoers expect to be ‘wowed’ on every level, and we can state unequivocally that we are armed with the tools and capabilities to shape the cinema of the future, today.” [via Barco ]

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One of the new pico projectors to come out recently is the Micron Pop Video projector. This device is an Apple iDevice companion as it features a 960 x 540 resolution and the only input is a pop out docking station. Today, a company called QuickLogic announced that they are helping to upgrade the Pop projector by integrating their Visual Enhancement Engine technology. This technology is based on the iridix core from Apical Limited. It will help the Pop projector by enhancing the projected image by dynamically adapting content to the viewing environment. The end result is an image that looks brighter without having to physically increase the light output. “QuickLogic’s VEE technology has enabled the PoP Video to bridge convenient projection with optimal visual enhancement and create a remarkable pico projector accessory,” said Negin Oliver, director of marketing for Micron Technology. [via Market Watch ]

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Details continue to emerge as we approach the IKEA Uppleva’s June launch. GigaOM has discovered that the set will be available in sizes ranging from 24 to 46 inches and will be priced “around $960″ — with a scale relative to the display size, we presume. The TV will feature a built-in Blu-ray player and a wireless subwoofer, and is being assembled by TLC, a manufacturer in China. Uppleva is expected to roll out to France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden beginning next month, then to other European countries later in the year, followed by the US in 2013. There will also be a handful of applications that will vary based on region, including Dailymotion, Vimeo and YouTube, along with games, music playback and video-on-demand apps, and the Opera for TV web browser. There’s a familiar sneak-peek vid awaiting you just past the break. Continue reading IKEA Uppleva HDTV to retail for $960 in Europe beginning next month, US launch in 2013 IKEA Uppleva HDTV to retail for $960 in Europe beginning next month, US launch in 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 00:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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It’s a moderately good day to be an Oklahoman. Wireless subscribers living near Oklahoma City or Tulsa will be among the first to reap the benefits of a new collaboration between Cox Communications and Verizon Wireless that bundles services from both companies, letting customers sign up for packages that include video, internet and voice services from Cox, and wireless service from VZW at a discounted rate. They’ll also be eligible to receive debit cards valued at $100-400 if they make the switch to a co-sponsored bundle. You can head over to select retail outlets from either company to sign up, or hit up the source links past the break for more info. Continue reading Cox and Verizon Wireless join forces, launch service bundles in Oklahoma Cox and Verizon Wireless join forces, launch service bundles in Oklahoma originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 15:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink ?|? Email this ?|? Comments

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(Credit: Patently Apple ) Discovered by Patently Apple in a group of 21 patents issued to Apple by the Patent and Trademark Office, the in-vehicle remote-control patent describes a product designed for drivers wishing to control their iOS devices more easily. Related Stories Apple doesn’t want jurors to see Samsung logo at trial Google patent app points to possible Nexus slider phone Larry Ellison takes the stand in Android IP trial Currently, drivers must fumble around with their iPhone, iPod, or iPad to change songs, get directions, or make calls if their car’s in-dash system doesn’t support iOS devices. This lack of integration can cause serious distractions for drivers. Apple’s solution is a small device that would attach to any steering wheel, allowing users to connect to their iOS devices and control basic functions. As pictured in the patent, the remote would resemble Apple’s iconic c… [Read more] Related Links: Apple secures 25 patents, including iMac, iPad Smart Cover Firm that makes tech for museum displays sues Apple over touch Apple wins patent for 4G MacBook connectivity Apple dealt another blow in ITC spat with Motorola iPhone 5 rumor roundup

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David Henry of Netgear shows off how the Netgear Genie works with media streaming. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET) Netgear today teamed up with Broadcom to announce and demonstrate a new line of wireless networking products that use Broadcom’s 802.11ac chips. These are the chips that Broadcom showed off in preparation for and during CES 2012 . The new 6300 WiFi 802.11ac-based router from Netgear. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET) These devices include two routers, the Netgear R6300 WiFi and the R6300 WiFi, and one USB adapter, the A6200 WiFi. All of these devices are based on the new 802.11ac Wi-Fi standard (or 5G Wi-Fi, as Broadcom calls it). The Netgear R6300 is the top of the line and supports the three-stream 802.11ac standard that offers up to 1.3Gbps on Wi-Fi speed on the 5Ghz band. On the 2.4Ghz band, it supports the three-stream version of the existing Wireless-N standard, offering up to 450Mbps. The router is fully backward compatible with all existing wireless n/g/a/b clients and also comes with two USB 2.0 ports to ho… [Read more] Related Links: Buffalo 802.11ac Wi-Fi solution hits store shelves CNET 2012 networking product billboard: Meet the new Top 5 Mark Cuban flings funding at Flingo Qualcomm Atheros unveils Killer networking controller D-Link DIR-605L Cloud Router review: Quite down-to-earth

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Go ahead, MaKey MaKey my day. (Credit: Jay Silver/MaKey MaKey) For the most part, keyboards just aren’t very exciting. They sit there and go clickety-clack. What if you want a keyboard that goes squish-squash or splish-splash? Then you turn to the MaKey MaKey Invention Kit . MaKey MaKey is a kit that turns just about any object into a touchpad. It consists of a circuit board and a set of alligator clips. A banana piano. What more could you possibly want? (Click to enlarge.) (Credit: Jay Silver/MaKey MaKey) Clip those clips onto fruit, people, or pieces of bread. Even pencil markings can work. Open up a Web site or a program, plug the board into your computer’s USB port, and you’re good to go. This means that absurd notions like banana pianos, alphabet soup keyboards, and beach ball game controllers can come to life. The only limit is your imagination, what you can fit the alligator clips onto, and a little bit of electrical conduction. MaKey MaKey works with most recent operating systems. Your computer just sees it as a regular input device, like a keyboard or mouse. The invention kit is a… [Read more] Related Links: Nintendo’s Wii U launch game lineup outed? Ron Paul getting his own video game Dear Tim Cook: Apple is not the world’s tech inventor Pebble smart watch: Top Kickstarter project, ever Meet the next generation of music tech

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Not even Google predicted just how big Android could grow to be. (Credit: James Martin/CNET) Back in 2010, Google thought Android had some very nice potential for growth — at the time, it projected its mobile operating system might even reach more than 200 million installed users by 2013. Turns out Google was wrong: it busted through the 200 million threshold in 2011 instead and is now on a trajectory for more than 700 million users in 2013. All this number-crunching is based on Google’s internal estimates for Android growth, which recently came out during the Oracle patent trial (see slideshow below). Asymco analyst Horace Dediu dug through the data and compared it with the activation announcements that have been made public to determine that Google greatly underestimated Android’s potential. So far, about 370 million Android devices have been activated, which is between two and three times as much as Google was expecting at this point. Related stories … [Read more] Related Links: Android not critical to Google? Really? Oracle-Google patent trial starts today Here’s what Android fragmentation really looks like Google-Sun court docs reveal long Java licensing dance Oracle CFO: We didn’t want this lawsuit with Google

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(Credit: Video screenshot by Tim Hornyak/CNET) Without machines, Zachary Thomason wouldn’t live very long. The boy has been on a ventilator for all of his 12 years because he suffers from a rare muscle disorder that makes him extremely weak. Until now, X-linked myotubular myopathy has prevented him from going to school regularly. But since the Paragould School District in Arkansas purchased a $5,000 VGo telepresence robot, chances are he’ll become an avatar-style student soon. Zach likes to play PlayStation, so he can remote-control the VGo, which is basically a Webcam on wheels. At 4 feet tall, it’s designed to project the user’s presence into a remote location with two-way audio and video, allowing for richer interaction than a phone call or stationary Webcam. It can be used wherever there’s a Wi-Fi or Verizon 4G LTE signal, and docks itself for a recharge at the click of a button. Related stories Robots help sick kids go to school The robodoctor will see you now Test-driving the laser-wielding QB telepresence robot VGo robots have helped other sick kids go to school, such as … [Read more] Related Links: Do robots need a Linux or a Mac OS to thrive? Robots at sea, in space, and beyond (video) Paralyzed woman completes London Marathon in robot suit iRobot military bots learn how to phone home Exoskeleton hand gives you robo-powered fingers

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Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L Even when used with the included double-capacity battery, the MiFi 4620L mobile router is still very compact. (Credit: Dong Ngo/CNET) I can’t count anymore how many mobile routers I have reviewed, but that also means that I know the Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot MiFi 4620L by Novatel Wireless is different. And it’s not because of its crazy long name. Instead, it’s partly because of its craz,y long battery life. The router is the first I’ve seen that comes with two batteries. The standard one offers about 5.5 hours of continuous usage on a charge, and the second one offers about twice that. Combine the two, you have about two days’ worth of charge, if you only use it during working hours that is. Chances are, however, that you will use it all the time since it also offers one of the fastest 4G connection speeds I’ve seen. Throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, I was able to consistently get a solid 4G signal and download speeds of around 10Mbps, and upload speeds of around 9Mbps. That’s comparable to, if not faster than, many high-end home broadband services. Related stories… [Read more] Related Links: CNET 2012 networking product billboard: Meet the new Top 5 Verizon intros prepaid plans for smartphone, Jetpack hot spot Find wireless hot spots before you travel with Wi-Fi Finder Maybe tech needs less ch-ch-ch-change? Sprint’s Tri-Fi Hotspot will do LTE, WiMax, 3G on May 18

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Samsung's Galaxy S II is the most prevalent Android device, trailed by almost 4,000 others. (Credit: Screenshot by Eric Mack / CNET ) Open Signal Maps is a nifty free Android app and Web site that crowdsources where the strongest and weakest cell signals are. But along the way, it’s also managed to amass a ton of data about what kind of Android devices are out there in the wild and they pulled it all together into some visualizations that dramatically show the extent of Android fragmentation . OSM started logging the Android devices that download the app six months ago and created the above visualization — the interactive version on the site is a little more informative — from a sample size of 681,900 devices . What it reveals is that Samsung’s Galaxy series, particularly the Galaxy S II, is far and away the top dog, followed distantly by the HTC Desire series. After that, it turns into quite a mess of devices ranging from other heavy hitters like Motorola’s Droids down to the Hungarian Concorde Tab, which showed up once. Fragmentation might no… [Read more] Related Links: Will Windows Phone 8 makers be more free to tweak the OS? Google’s Andy Rubin dodges David Boies’ bullets Google-Sun court docs reveal long Java licensing dance Android’s new ally against the iPhone: Ubuntu HTC Evo 4G LTE preorder site now up

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