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Clicker.com analyzes Amazon Prime Instant Video offerings vs the competition
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/24/clicker-com-analyzes-amazon-prime-instant-video-offerings-vs-the/
Amazon’s Prime Instant Video service is finally here, and while we know how it works and that, unlike Netflix, it will play nicely with your ‘Droid, how does its content measure up? Clicker.com pulls in feeds from all the online video sites and has broken down its data into this handy chart to investigate just that. The numbers above don’t lie, Netflix has far more content at the moment, and right now, the Amazon service compares more directly to Hulu Plus than anything else. However, it is an excellent start for Amazon to grow from and the breakdown points out what numbers might miss — while Amazon’s movie selections are hurting for any high profile flicks not already on Netflix, it does bring some otherwise unavailable episodes of Mister Rogers Neighborhood, Bonanza and Dr. Who (1963) to bear — click through for all the details, while it may not be enough to cause you to switch just yet there’s definitely enough reason to keep an eye on this latest entrant to the market.
Clicker.com analyzes Amazon Prime Instant Video offerings vs the competition originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Microsoft releases H.264 plug-in for Google Chrome, vows to support WebM video in IE9
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/02/microsoft-releases-h-264-plug-in-for-google-chrome-vows-to-supp/
Hard to believe that the infamous “fragmentation” term is now being bandied about in the web browser world, but sure enough, it’s Microsoft using the term today to describe the brave new realm we’re living in. If you’ll recall, Google defended its decision to not include H.264 support natively in Chrome, but maintained that WebM plug-ins were coming to Safari and Internet Explorer 9. Today, Microsoft’s kinda-sorta returning the favor. Following the outfit’s release of a Firefox add-on to bring full H.264 support to Windows machines, the outfit is releasing a plug-in for Chrome (only the Windows version for now) that provides support for H.264. Furthermore, it’s committed to supporting third-party WebM video plug-ins; to quote, users “will be able to play WebM video in IE9.” It’s fairly obvious that Microsoft’s taking this golden opportunity to push its browser as one that supports everything (rather than just its own preferred format), but regardless of the motives, we’re just happy to see differences put aside and compatibility finding priority.
Microsoft releases H.264 plug-in for Google Chrome, vows to support WebM video in IE9 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Hacked Kinect does multitouch, Minority Report just around the corner
The open source Kinect driver was just released yesterday and we’re already seeing some pretty impressive hacks for the Xbox 360 accessory. Florian Ectler used the open source Kinect driver to turn the Kinect into a gesture-based multi-touch control device, above. As you can see, the hacked Kinect identifies hand gestures, which are then used to manipulate photos. Awesome.
Ectler’s interface gave us creepy flashbacks to the futuristic interface used by Tom Cruise in Minority Report. As you can see in the clip below, Cruise tosses windows back and forth between screens with hand gestures. That’s not too far off from what Ectler’s interface provides. An unlike Minority Report, Ectler’s solution doesn’t require users to wear dorky three-fingered gloves
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/10/open-source-kinect-camera-driver-now-available-for-download/
Open source Kinect camera driver now available for download
This is a little confusing, but it looks like there’s another Kinect driver out in the wild, and this one is actually available for download. The folks at NUI Group, who posted results first, are working on an SDK and Windows driver for all the capabilities of the device, which they plan to release as open source once their $10k donation fund is filled up. Meanwhile, hacker Hector Martin has performed a quick and dirty hack of his own (three hours into the European launch, no less) and has released his results and code into the wild. Sure, pulling data from the IR and RGB cameras and displaying it is a lot different than actually making sense of it, but if you’re just looking for a way to plug your Kinect into your computer and squeeze some fun visuals out of it (and you’re smart enough to deal with some pretty raw code), it looks like Hector is your man of the hour. Peep his video proof after the break.
Source: http://www.winrumors.com/kinect-hacked-to-show-off-how-windows-8-multitouch-controls-may-work/
Kinect hacked to show off how Windows 8 multitouch controls may work
Hackers are hard at work ripping apart Microsoft’s controller-less Xbox 360 accessory. Recent developments have shown off Minority Report style multitouch control and the Kinect running on Mac OS X.
Firstly, Florian Echtler has taken the recently created open source camera driver and created his own multitouch UI “TISCH” software library. Echtler’s software shows off Minority Report style control for the Kinect running on a Linux distribution. The software is cross platform according to the developer page.
The second piece of Kinect hacking news comes in the form of the Mac. Theo Watson has released an OS X port of libfreenect, a library that can run Kinect’s output inside of OS X. Watson released a video demonstrating the Kinect running in Apple’s OS X operating system.
Kinect hacking is only at the very early stages but what’s clear is hackers are demonstrating the potential of the technology for use on PCs. Microsoft recently purchased 3D gesture experts Canesta. Microsoft’s investment in this technology is likely to see them focus heavily on bringing gesture based control to Windows 8. Earlier this year a number of Windows 8 product slides leaked from a HP employee that pointed towards some new product features. Kinect integration, a Windows App Store and fast boot were all promised. Microsoft previously purchased 3DV systems, who also make gesture recognition technology. With the push for this technology in gaming, it’s only natural that Microsoft would also want to port this to Windows.
With Windows 8 approximately two years away from general availability, Microsoft has the time to avoid any potential intellectual property issues and secure a number of key software patents. Canesta has secured 44 patents related to gesture control. Microsoft will likely port a number of improvements to Kinect during this time too. If Microsoft can perfect the technology and control most of the patents then it’s a strong market that the software giant will be dominant in. Hackers will only help refine certain usage scenarios and ideas for the future of the technology.
NFL ‘currently talking’ with Verizon to distribute programming on tablets
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/30/nfl-currently-talking-with-verizon-to-distribute-programming-o/
Ah, so now we understand Verizon’s intentions to hastily roll out LTE service to NFL cities. The NFL, which has sided with Sprint over the years when it comes to cellular distribution of content, is apparently in even deeper talks with newfound partner Big Red in order to get its prized content into even more hands. As the idea of watching NFL games on-the-go because more and more sensible, the league is apparently mulling the decision to distribute games (and potentially more) on the next big thing. You know, tablets. Brian Rolapp, the NFL’s senior vice president of media strategy, recently said the following: “The NFL will be on a tablet. It’s a question of what shape or form. We are currently talking to Verizon about it.” VZW declined to comment on the rumblings, but it’s really not a shocker — the carrier’s doing everything it can to get a live LTE network here in the States, and inking a deal with America’s most popular sporting league would obviously bring in boatloads of revenue. The real question is this: what tablet is the NFL eying, and if it’s not the Samsung Galaxy Tab, what’s Verizon’s second tablet going to be? Inquiring minds would love to know.
NFL ‘currently talking’ with Verizon to distribute programming on tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Sep 2010 20:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Netflix, NBC Universal content deal brings Battlestar Galactica, SNL and more to Watch Instantly
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/24/netflix-nbc-universal-content-deal-brings-battlestar-galactica/
Just in case a throwaway mention of a streaming-only subscription for US customers wasn’t enough, an agreement adding plenty of recognizable content from NBC to its Watch Instantly service might help Netflix distract from a recent string of PR gaffes. Starting next week, cable shows from the media giant’s stable like Psych, Battlestar Galactica and others, episodes from the most recent seasons of NBC shows including The Office and 30 Rock will be available. Not good enough? Why not throw in every single season of Friday Night Lights and Saturday Night Live, with new eps of SNL added the day after they air for the next three years. Seems like a win/win to us, with many hours of new content for Netflix while NBC cashes a fat check for old seasons of Monk and Law & Order:SVU — as much as we love Tony Shalhoub as a neurotic private investigator, those DVD boxed sets just weren’t moving like they used to. The only question left is whether HD streaming for any of these is on deck, until we hear back just check out the full press release after the break.
Netflix, NBC Universal content deal brings Battlestar Galactica, SNL and more to Watch Instantly originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:16:00 ED! T. Plea se see our terms for use of feeds.
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HP Mini 311 Nvidia ION Netbook Hackintosh’ed
screenshots to come
Source: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=189621&pid=1296786
Specifications pertinent to Mac OS X:
Memory – 1024MB onboard with one open DDR3 SO-DIMM slot for up to 2048MB expansion, giving 3072MB total memory – Postpunk confirmed
Chipset – STATUS – NVIDIA ION LE
Graphics – STATUS – NVIDIA GeForce 9400M based (NVEnabler, LCD, 1366×768, QE/CI) – adachis/supervisa confirmed DSDT may be an option
HDMI Port – UNKNOWN – TESTING NEEDED
VGA Port – UNKNOWN – TESTING NEEDED
Universal Serial Bus – STATUS – NVIDIA ION LE
Microprocessor – STATUS – Intel Atom N270/N280 – Researching better fixes to remove need for NullCPUPowerManagement
Keyboard – STATUS – PS/2 based – ApplePS2Old – adachis confirmed
Trackpad – STATUS – Alps Electric – PS/2 based – ApplePS2Old – adachis confirmed
Local Storage – STATUS – NVIDIA nForce Serial ATA Controller
Wireless – G-STATUS / N-STATUS – BCM4312(G) (adachis confirmed) and BCM943224(N) (PZZ confirmed)
Network – STATUS – 10/100 NVIDIA nForce MCP79
Wireless WAN – UNKNOWN – HP un2420 Mobile Broadband (Qualcom2000)
Bluetooth – STATUS – USB/PCIe Broadcom based – superviza confirmed
Audio – STATUS – NVIDIA HDA (VoodooHDA works large amount of static overlay, try 16-bit – adachis confirmed) DSDT may be an option
Webcam – STATUS – USB Based HP Webcam-50 – superviza confirmed
External Optical – STATUS – HP External 556s Optical Drive – theproto confirmed
Feature status:
Battery Status – STATUS – VoodooBattery shows some functions – (adachis confirmed) so does AppleACPIBatteryManager (superviza confirmed)
Sleep/Hibernate/Suspend – STATUS – MORE TESTING NEEDED – Not looking good OOB (superviza confirmed)
Trackpad Options – STATUS – VoodooPS2 not recognizing trackpad – adachis confirmed
Shutdown/Reboot – STATUS – superviza confirmed
Clamshell Switch – STATUS – superviza confirmed
Power Button – STATUS – superviza confirmed
SpeedStep or P/C-States – STATUS – AppleLPC loaded and P/C-States are present -superviza/theproto confirmed
Status legend:
VANILLA – No fixes needed or DSDT/EFI fixes used only
EXTRAS – Extra KEXTs needed but not located in /S/L/E
MODIFICATIONS – Modifications or additions to /S/L/E or any other system file
UNSUPPORTED – No useable driver exists for the device/chipset
UNKNOWN – Initial status indicating further testing/verification is needed
For download packages see:
http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=189621&pid=1296786
Another thread making progress:
http://myhpmini.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=44&t=2402
source: http://www.liliputing.com/2009/10/hp-mini-311-ram-can-be-upgraded.html
HP Mini 311 RAM can be upgraded
The HP Mini 311 (or Compaq Mini 311C in Europe) comes with 1GB of RAM soldered to the motherboard. At first glance, that might make this NVIDIA ION-powered laptop a bit less attractive, since it somewhat limits your upgrade options. But Blogeee reports there’s good news: There is another RAM slot that users can take advantage of to upgrade the RAM.
All you have to do is pop open the back and slide in a 2GB module to upgrade the memory to 3GB.
Source: http://www.liliputing.com/2009/10/hp-mini-311-with-ion-graphics-can-run-os-x.html
HP Mini 311 with ION graphics can run OS X
Want an 11.6 inch mini-laptop with high performance graphics, and the ability to run OS X? It looks like the HP Mini 311 fits the bill.
ASRock ION 330 hackintosh
Source: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=178372&st=0#entry1217787
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