Fring has made an free iPhone-only app (sorry iPod Touch owners!), via the Installer.app jailbreak process that allows users to use VoIP and also a wide variety of chat networks. In addition to Fring’s own network, the application allows text chat on the Skype, SIP, MSN, Google Talk, ICQ, Twitter, Yahoo, and AIM networks. It [...]
I recently purchased a Microsoft LifeCam VX-7000 (about $70 street). This webcam definitely has both good and bad sides. Here’s a quick review:
After Netflix suffered from a “logistics error”, several DVD shipments were delayed. Netflix has sent out apology emails and credited each account with a 5% discount.
As a Netflix customer, I’m happy they responded with a discount and an apology, but I still am a bit annoyed that they have delayed my DVDs. Oh well.
The Xbox 360 Fall Update that was recently released plays DivX and XviD. Unfortunately, my Xbox broke and I won’t be able to review the update until I can get it repaired or get with somebody who has a working Xbox. In the meantime, Gizmodo has an excellent article.
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iPhone developer/hacker ‘pumpkin’ searched through some iPhone files, specifically DRM management files, and found further evidence that Apple is preparing video rental. Check out the rest of the story, along with code snippets, over at Gizmodo.
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While the new 80GB Zune is now available for purchase, along with 4 and 8GB flash versions, those with older 30GB Zunes can update to the new firmware now.
Zune 2.0 update is ready for your first generation Zune - Engadget
Best Buy’s Business arm has leaked the first ever external hard drive for TiVos. It appears to be called the MyBook TiVo DVR expander and is 500 GB, at the acceptable price of $219.99. According to the Best Buy Website, we can order it now and expect it shipped in 1-2 weeks.
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10.212nd Gen Zune Part 2
Stu’s previous article, 2nd Gen Zune, had a few errors. “Extended wireless features” includes wireless syncing. In addition, the Zune supports podcasts, which are rumored to be freely sharable (no limit). Microsoft will also push out an update turning all original Zunes into Zune2s. Those with a Windows Media Center PC can now sync recorded [...]
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Well this is slightly different - SanDisk has not announced the Sansa TakeTVTM. No, thanks to buy.com, who leaked it, everyone knows. The TakeTVTM appears to be an 8GB USB flash drive that docks to a TV out adapter, allowing you to directly play MP4, DivX and even xVid video! This is especially surprising, [...]
