Daily Crunch: Pastel Objects Edition

Casio ?Diver-Inspired? Baby-G Watch Is A Jam For The Ladies Samsung Brings Its LED Lighting Line To The US The Day Maker Concept Turns Your iPhone Into A Proper Alarm Clock/Toaster Acer: If You Can?t Beat ?Em, Make Your Laptops Look Like Candy A Little Augmented Reality Check From Metaio

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/05/18/daily-crunch-pastel-objects/

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Get the Most From Your Apple iPad

The Apple iPad is an incredible device, and it should provide everything you need right on the surface. In other words, it is ready right out of the box, and all you need to do is touch to begin. Once you start touching the device, it responds instantly. There are no special boot features, software [...]

Source: http://www.ipadbuzzblog.com/get-the-most-from-your-apple-ipad/

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Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532 laptop arriving in June with Core i7, we go hands-on

Here's a new option for those seeking a desktop replacement with adequate processing power: announced at Computex 2011 today is Gigabyte's P2532, a 15.6-inch laptop sporting Intel's Core i7-2630QM (2GHz to 2.9GHz), along with NVIDIA's GeForce GT550M with 2GB of VRAM, up to 8GB of DDR3 system RAM, 500GB or 750GB hard drive at 7200rpm, and a tray-loading DVD burner. In fact, there'll be two versions available: the P2532N that comes with NVIDIA Optimus for extra battery life, and the P2532V with NVIDIA 3D Vision but on a 1,366 x 768 LCD, as opposed to the 1080p counterpart on the former model. Otherwise, the remaining specs are identical on these 2.6kg (5.7lbs) laptops: two USB 3.0 ports, one eSATA / USB 2.0 combo port, HDMI, SD card slot, four 1.5 watt speakers with one woofer, Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, and a 1.3 megapixel webcam. Keep an eye out for this beast in June, but be prepared to shell out from around $1,500 if our hands-on pics below got your attention.

Gallery: Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532 laptop arriving in June with Core i7, we go hands-on

Gigabyte's 15.6-inch P2532 laptop arriving in June with Core i7, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 May 2011 12:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Air India Pilots Caught Flying With Newspaper-Covered Windows [Airplanes]

Air India may have a bad reputation for poor customer service and delayed flights, but what were its pilots thinking when they covered the cockpit windows with newspaper to block the sun? More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/RMkiYaQENko/air-india-pilots-caught-flying-with-newspaper+covered-windows

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Microsoft on Windows 8, Tablets: Now You See It, Now You Don?t

Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer got ahead of himself on Monday when he publicly blurted out a general roadmap for the next version of Windows.
Ballmer told an audience at a developer forum in Tokyo that Microsoft will have news to share about Windows 8 on tablets, slates and PCs over the next year.
“As we look forward [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/05/microsoft-on-windows-8-tablets-now-you-see-it-now-you-dont/

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CrunchGear Week In Review: Composition Edition

Here are some stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Now You Can Fabricate Your Own Strandbeest ThinkGeek?s USB Mushroom Lamp Provides Light, Not Super Abilities The White iPhone Is Official, Available April 28 ?Slow Photography? Is Like Hipstamatic In Real Life Nintendo 3DS Takes Over The Jet Blue Terminal

Source: http://www.crunchgear.com/2011/05/02/week-in-review-composition/

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The Manliest Lounge Chair [Design]

I'm pale. So very pale. But summer is coming (we hope, in NYC), and I need to add a little color. Tanning can be tough to pull off without looking lame, though. Enter the aluminum-and-neoprene Bulldozer Lounge chair. No word on maximum payload capacity. [mocoloco] More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/eaRKvTW65oI/the-manliest-lounge-chair

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Product portal, tweets suggest 'Thrive' moniker for Toshiba's Honeycomb tablet

"What's in a name?" We'd ask Toshiba, but the company hasn't been able to give its upcoming 10.1-inch Honeycomb tablet one in five months -- or has it? If you'll recall, Toshiba registered the name Thrive for trademark and related domain names last month, and now evidence is mounting that all of that work wasn't in vain. TabletCommunity learned days ago that a commercial for the device was in production via some chatty actors on Twitter; soon after, the site also uncovered a parking page for the slate on Toshiba's website, albeit with little more than the aforesaid name categorized under "Tablets." It's a welcome update in light of the vapid titles "Antares" and "ANT300" that had also seemed possible, and once word spills of US pricing and availability, perhaps we can focus on more pressing matters... you know, like benchmarks.

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Product portal, tweets suggest 'Thrive' moniker for Toshiba's Honeycomb tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 04:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Windows Phone 7-style music player for Android arrives from the developer of LauncherPro

Any Android fans that envied Windows Phone 7's Metro UI style can have it for their media player (the WP7 launcher has been emulated before, try Launcher 7 in the Market), thanks to this app released by the developer of the popular LauncherPro homescreen replacement. As seen in the video above next to a real WP7 device, the look and functionality of the Zune player is present in a remarkably full featured interface despite its early alpha status, complete with features like scrobbling and playlists. The only thing it's really lacking so far is a name, and obviously any Zune software integration; while we wait to see if Microsoft has any reaction to this homage you can sideload the APK yourself from the source link.

Update: If you want to see the same app running on Honeycomb (and looking amazing) check out a screenshot after the break. [Thanks @Basil_Knows!]

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Windows Phone 7-style music player for Android arrives from the developer of LauncherPro originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 13:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Keep Your Laptop Cool With the Chillbed Stand

The Chillbed Laptop Cooling Stands are a way to keep your laptop cool without draining your battery. �The Chillbed stands don’t use fans for cooling. �Instead, the stands are made from solid aluminum, which is the most commonly used material for heat sinks because of its high thermal conductivity. �The solid aluminum stand absorbs the [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/05/16/keep-your-laptop-cool-with-the-chillbed-stand/

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This Is the Delicious Breakfast That Shuttle Astronauts Had Today [Food]

Two grilled lobster tails, one baked potato, butter and sour cream. That's what Mike Fincke—USAF Colonel and STS-134 Mission Specialist 1 in the space shuttle Endeavour—had for his "send off" breakfast today, just before the launch. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/-qCh_Ft6MzY/this-is-the-delicious-breakfast-that-astronauts-have-on-launch-day

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Geek Wars: Attack of the Chromes

Last week was a really interesting week. Google brought out its Windows-killer product, the Chrome OS, to generally good reviews -- but most of the folks I know who have covered the desktop for years are convinced it will fail. Google also brought out a home automation product and announced a robotic car technology, all of which could benefit from some Apple magic.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/72445.html

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Apple brand valued at $153 billion, scoots ahead of Google for first place

What is the world's most valuable consumer-facing brand? If you'd asked the guys behind the BrandZ survey at any point over the last four years, they'd have told you "Google," but in 2011 their answer has changed. Apple is now the hottest property in terms of consumer goodwill, earning an estimated valuation of $153.3 billion and leading a pack that includes the likes of Coca-Cola, BMW, HSBC, and Disney. The tech sector had a very strong year as a whole, with Facebook's brand improving in value by a staggering 246 percent (to $19.1b) and Amazon becoming the world's most valuable retailer (at $37.6b) in spite of having no actual stores. Sadly, there were some downers too, as Nintendo lost 37 percent of its brand worth over the past year, Nokia dropped by 28 percent, and the BlackBerry marque was considered 20 percent less awesome than before. Punch the source link to learn more.

[Thanks, Bruce]

Apple brand valued at $153 billion, scoots ahead of Google for first place originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 May 2011 03:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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DoubleTwist upgrade features AirPlay support for more Apple / Android miscegenation

Add another notch to DoubleTwist's Apple ecosystem integration belt, now that its Android app has added AirPlay streaming to the list of features. As of version 1.4 it will stream music, videos or pictures to the Apple TV or other compatible devices while also claiming beta support for Sonos hardware. The DoubleTwist player is free, but using AirPlay means purchasing the $4.99 AirSync add-on that also enables wireless sync with your media library (iTunes) and streaming to DLNA or uPnP compatible devices. Twonky Mobile is a free alternative that's also AirPlay-compatible but without the tight iTunes integration; you can check them both out in the market.

DoubleTwist upgrade features AirPlay support for more Apple / Android miscegenation originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 May 2011 12:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Space Adventures will shoot you (and your ego) to the moon for $150 million

Y'know, there are only so many pristine beaches and spectacular slopes one can see before terrestrial tourism becomes blasé. That's why Space Adventures -- who lets folks vacay in space via suborbital jaunts -- is offering to shoot you to the moon during your next work sabbatical. Amateur astronauts won't actually land on the lunar surface, of course, but their Soyuz spacecraft will get within 62 miles of it. To indulge in your lunar fantasy, it'll only cost you 150 million bucks, or roughly the GDP of a [insert small island nation here]. One of the two seats is already taken, but the company needs another would-be moon man or lunar lady before the trip's a go. The only thing stopping us (and everyone we know) from signing up is an empty bank account -- does Fastweb do spaceflight scholarships?

Space Adventures will shoot you (and your ego) to the moon for $150 million originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 08 May 2011 08:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/08/space-adventures-will-shoot-you-and-your-ego-to-the-moon-for/

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iPad 2 sells out in China in under four hours, attracts huge crowds

The launch of the Wi-Fi only iPad 2 in China on Friday morning once again garnered massive interest outside its Apple Stores. The queues were huge outside the flagship Apple Beijing store although many of the waiting customers were thought to be scalpers. The Queues starting forming on Thursday evening at around 5pm. Scalpers are [...]

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