Samsung on Monday announced the Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch mini tablet. The device will come with 8 or 16 MB of internal storage and up to 64 MB of expandable memory. A WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab 3 will be available worldwide in May, and a 3G version will be launched in June. Product availability will vary by market in a gradual rollout. "This announcement is for the global version of the Galaxy Tab 3," said Samsung representative Makenzie Blythe. "There have been no announcements for U.S. availability."
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Samsung Throws Galaxy Tab 3 Into Mini Tablet Mix
Samsung on Monday announced the Galaxy Tab 3 7-inch mini tablet. The device will come with 8 or 16 MB of internal storage and up to 64 MB of expandable memory. A WiFi-only version of the Galaxy Tab 3 will be available worldwide in May, and a 3G version will be launched in June. Product availability will vary by market in a gradual rollout. "This announcement is for the global version of the Galaxy Tab 3," said Samsung representative Makenzie Blythe. "There have been no announcements for U.S. availability."
March 31 is World Backup Day 2011
On March 31, as part of the global data-saving initiative, you are encouraged to back up all of your cherished photos and videos, and important documents. If you've ever had a hard disk fail, and not had a backup to fall back on, you'll know that it's a bit like losing a sizable fragment of your soul. If you've never backed up your important files -- or if you only back up sporadically -- do it on World Backup Day!
It's not hard to back up your data, either. A 2TB drive costs only a fistful of dollars, and it takes just a few minutes to set SyncToy for Windows, or Time Machine for Mac, to mirror your data every night. If you prefer a cloud-based solution, there's always SugarSync and Dropbox. Finally, don't forget that Bundlelytic has a charity giveaway for three excellent data-backup-and-recovery tools -- $160 of software for only $25, and 100% of the proceeds to go the Japanese Red Cross.
For even more backup options, for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux, check our list of 13 great backup programs.
March 31 is World Backup Day 2011 originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Source: http://downloadsquad.switched.com/2011/03/28/march-31-is-world-backup-day-2011/
How to create your own stations in the Podcasts app for iPhone and iPad
If you use the Podcasts app to listen and watch podcasts, you can also create custom stations that'll filter in podcasts based on which subscriptions you add to that section. You can think of stations as nothing more than creating playlists just like you do in the Music app.
Here's how:
- Launch the Podcasts app from the Home screen of your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on the My Stations tab along the bottom of the screen.
- Now tap on the New Station button.
- Name your station and then tap Save.
- You'll now be taken to a screen where you can add from your current subscriptions to that station. Once you're done, just tap the blue Done button in the upper right hand corner.
That's all there is to it. Notice you'll have to be subscribed to podcasts in order to create stations, so make sure you do that first before you attempt to create custom stations.
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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/TheIphoneBlog/~3/MzuCIjAVE2w/story01.htm
HP Slate 7 Android tablet now available
HP has just released its 7″ Android tablet in the US – the Slate 7. It runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and features an ARM Cortex-A9 Dual-Core (1.6 GHz) processor, 8GB internal memory, 1GB DDR3 SDRAM, WiFi, Bluetooth, and a 1024 x 600 screen. It has a front-facing (VGA) webcam and a 3MP rear-facing webcam. A microSD slot allows for expandable memory, upto 32GB. The HP Slate 7 also features Beats Audio built in, which is designed to deliver richer and more robust sound to your ears. It’s available for $169.99 from HP.com.
Could this be the competitor to the Google Nexus 7?
Filed in categories: Android related, News, Tablets, Ultra Portables
HP Slate 7 Android tablet now available originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 28, 2013 at 10:30 am.
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/28/hp-slate-7-tablet-now-available/
Charge two devices at once with the sCharger-12 solar charger
The sCharger-12 USB Solar Charger from SunTactics isn’t like most solar chargers on the market. It uses “mono-crystalline solar cells, the most efficient solar cell technology of the 21st century” instead of the plastic panels and weak solar cells used in other chargers. It doesn’t charge up a battery, because those will quickly die after being baked in the sun while charging. Instead, you plug up two devices and charge them real-time, and you can actually use your device as it charges. Although it’s optimized for 5V devices, SunTactics says you can charge any USB-chargeable devices, including tablets. Unlike some solar chargers that require a manual reset if they are temporarily blocked from the sun during a charging cycle, the sCharger-12 has “Auto-Retry Technology”, so it will immediately re-start charging within minutes after being temporarily blocked from the sun. It’s lightweight and water-resistant, and it will work for many years because it has no batteries that will eventually fail. The sCharger-12 is $239.95 from SunTactics.
Filed in categories: Cables, Batteries, News, Outdoor Gear
Tagged: Emergency preparedness, solar charger
Charge two devices at once with the sCharger-12 solar charger originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 29, 2013 at 12:00 pm.
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/29/charge-two-devices-at-once-with-the-scharger-12-solar-charger/
Specialized Turbo e-bike reaches the US, offers a speed boost for $5,900
When Specialized's Turbo e-bike launched last year, it was almost too fast for its own good when it couldn't legally be sold in Europe and the US. The American riders, at least, won't be held back now that the Turbo is on sale in their country. The US version costs an eye-watering $5,900, but it can reach the same 27.9MPH peak speed through its combination of pedal power and the 250W of typical output from the electric motor. With that kind of performance, it could almost pay for itself -- who wouldn't want to blow past rush hour traffic in the bike lane?
Filed under: Transportation
Source: Specialized
Monday, April 29, 2013
India to Get a Smartphone for the Blind
A company in India has developed a smartphone for the blind. The device, three years in the making, will be equipped to read text messages and emails, and it will then convert the text to Braille. It will utilize shape memory alloy technology, which exploits a metal's ability to "remember" its original shape. The phone's screen is not a screen so much as a grid of pins that move up and down to form the Braille characters required. Kriyate Design Solutions, which spearheaded the effort, was "incubated" at the Center for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship in Ahmedabad.
Satechi BT Lite Bluetooth headphones review
Sometimes you really don’t want to be tethered by wire to your phone or MP3 player, and these days Bluetooth speakers and headphones are commonplace. Satechi was good enough to send us a pair of the BT Lite Headphones to review. Now I’m used to being “Wired for Sound”, and I figured surely being wireless has to be a good thing. How do they sound and compare to my normal in-ear Sony’s? Read on.
The Satechi headphones come in a standard type hanger box.
Inside the box is a slide out plastic tray that contains the headphones, microUSB cable, and user manual.
Charging
On the right hand side of the headphones is the microUSB port for charging. This can be connected to any USB port on a computer or to an external adapter using the supplied cable . Charge time is stated as 2-3 hours.
Playback time is stated as 5-6 hours and standby time is 220 hours with 6 hours talk time.
Controls
The right side also has all the controls. The headphones are turned on via a standard switch (seen in the above picture with the red indicator showing they’re off; there’s a green dot for on). Next to that is a volume rocker and on the “face” of the headphones are next, previous and multi-function buttons. You can see the microphone hole on the end of the arm.
The controls are nice and intuitive and easy to reach even when you’re actually wearing the headphones. All buttons have a nice tactile feel to them, so you know when you’re actually pressing them.
One thing to note is that the unit doesn’t turn itself off.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth connectivity is your standard procedure of holding down the multi-function button till it turns solid blue, discovering the device on your phone or tablet, and then entering 0000 as a passcode . In terms of range, when I connected this to my phone that’s dedicated as an MP3 player, I found that I easily got 10 metres plus in range before I stated getting drop out. There was no issue connecting to any of my other devices, like my Nexus 7 or Galaxy S3.
Comfort
While I found these easy to wear for long periods because of their light weight, but I found that I ended up with hot ears. (Maybe it’s because I’m used to in-canal ear buds.) The pads actually touch your ears, and while this worked to block out some of the ambient noise, it just felt “weird” to me, especially after longer periods. Personal opinion only, but worth taking into account if you’re not used to this sort of headphone.
Sound
For phone calls, the headphones are fine. Voices are nice and clear, though I must admit I don’t like having both ears covered while talking on the phone. Microphone-wise, nobody ever complained about having problems hearing me.
Hokay, but sound is what really counts for headphones. Now I can’t give you a headphone breakdown like Bill’s reviews, but I can tell you what I do and don’t like. I listened to a variety of sources including spoken word, the kid’s “house” music, instrumentals, “unplugged” albums, to good old fashioned Australian Rock like AC/DC. The phones generally produced fairly clear sound. The big issue I had, however, was that while the bass was fine, there wasn’t a lot of top-end or high frequencies. I know for something light and small and made to a budget that you can’t expect the highest level of sound, and there must be some compromise to the quality of the driver for the price.
Conclusion
I like these headphones; however, the fact that they make my ears hot and that they do lack some top-end means that these are generally used for phone calls, listening to pod casts, or watching vocal-centric movies. They have a really good Bluetooth range compared to some of my other Bluetooth items.
If you’re after some budget Bluetooth headphones, you’re not too worried about high frequencies, and you want some range, the Satechi BT Lite headphones are worth looking at. Personally I don’t use these for music – my in-ear Sony’s do duty here – but that’s just my personal preference.
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Filed in categories: Audio, Video, TV Gear, Bluetooth Gear, Reviews
Tagged: Bluetooth Gear, Headphones and earbuds, speakerphone
Satechi BT Lite Bluetooth headphones review originally appeared on The Gadgeteer on April 26, 2013 at 11:00 am.
Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2013/04/26/satechi-bt-lite-bluetooth-headphones-review/
These Japanese Wooden Pens Are Perfectly Elegant
You know, there's nothing quite like finding the perfect writing instrument. It's a wordsmith's holy grail of sorts. And we love these elegant new pens from Japanese brand Miidori.
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Put The History of Time In Context With a Click of Your Mouse
There's nothing to spice up your Monday like getting a feel for how insignificant of a speck you are in the grand scheme of the universe. Here Is Today does just that, but in such a pretty, minimalist way that you won't even mind.
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LG will launch the world's first 55-inch curved OLED HDTV (update)
We heard that the curved OLED HDTV prototypes LG showed at CES would be coming soon, and now it's official. A Korean press release indicates we can expect the 55EA9800 to launch in the next month, with shipments starting in June. According to the specs, its 4.3mm depth results in a weight of just 17kg, probably thanks to a carbon-fiber reinforced frame. Like an IMAX theater screen, the edges are curved towards the viewer to provide a more immersive feeling. Given the fact that we're still waiting for LG's flat OLED TVs to see a wider release we doubt it will arrive on US shelves any time soon, but until then you can check out our in-person pics from CES below, and a video after the break.
Update: LG sent over the English press release, which confirms pre-orders start today at more than 1,400 retail locations with a price of 15 million Korean won ($13,500), a healthy bump over the standard version's $10K MSRP. Release dates and pricing for non-Korean markets are coming "in the months ahead," check after the break to read all the details first hand.
Filed under: Displays, Home Entertainment, HD, LG
Source: LG Korea
How Apple’s Developer Conference Grew Too Big for Its Own Developers
Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2013/04/why-wwdc-is-too-big/
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Google Voice Search learns Latin American Spanish, Indonesian, and Malaysian
Google's official blog post offers some interesting insights into the process of collecting and analyzing the speech data needed to expand support. Thousands of hours were spent gathering voice samples and choosing key regional accents to analyze, and International Program Manager Linne Ha is clearly very appreciative of the Google users who helped the company complete the expansion. Without an enthusiastic base of users to lend a hand, Google Voice Search's polyglot powers would have been nearly impossible to deliver.
Google Voice Search learns Latin American Spanish, Indonesian, and Malaysian originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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