Section: Communications , VoIP A new posting over at the Skype Blog has formally introduced the latest in terms of Skype for Windows—Skype 5.0, which is still in beta (currently beta 2) but will allow for group video calling with up to 10 people. Of course, the catch with that is you will need all of those 10 people to be running the same beta edition, which that alone could prove to be a daunting task. But just in case, you can also expect to find a “refreshed user interface” as well as “better stability and quality” in this latest Skype for Windows beta. Read [ Skype Blog ] Full Story ? | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell
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Got 10 friends and want to video chat with them all at the same time? Grab the latest Skype 5.0 beta
Plex.app has been a fantastic media center option for Macs for a few years and as of last week, also on iOS devices . Interestingly, Plex today announced a huge deal with LG which will have the Plex software built into future LG HDTV displays, free of charge (except LG obviously has to cover the cost of additional hardware). At some point in the future, Plex will be ported to Windows (how about that!) as well. That is an interesting option vs. Apple and GoogleTV’s especially with the Plex iOS client running around and Plex’s ability to do 1080P, Flash and non-H.264 format videos. Great news for Elan, Cayce and the guys at Plex! Press release below: PLEX TO ENABLE NEXT GENERATION OF NETCASTTM CONNECTED TVs San Francisco, CA & Berlin, Germany (IFA) – September 3, 2010 – Today, Plex ( www.plexapp.com ), a leading software provider of an open platform for media management and consumption, announced the availability of the newest version of its service.
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Plex mediacenter gets smooshed into LG HDTVs
As noted by Computerworld, Internet research firm Net Applications has calculated that Apple’s iOS has passed Linux to become the third-most popular Internet platform, surpassing Linux to trail only Windows and Mac OS X. According to Net App…
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Skype just released the latest beta version of its Skype 5 Windows client – which along with a more streamlined interface and the usual bug fixes, adds one major new feature: the ability to video chat with up to 10 people. The internet calling service has made major leaps in its video calling technology over the past few months. At the beginning of the year, video chats were limited to two people — the same as when the service launched in 2003. In May, it released a Windows beta client that supported five-person video chat, which I argued would help make group video chat the next killer webcam feature . Competing video chat services like Yahoo Messenger, Windows Live Messenger, and Google’s Gmail video chat only allow for two-person conferences.
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Accessories Microsoft has just announced new wireless mouse that was rumors last month , known as the Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse . The device does not support multitouch but it is the first mouse designed to flatten for portability and pop up for comfort. The Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is supports a touch-scrolling and Microsoft’s first touch scroll strip for easy navigation that just move a finger slowly for controlled scrolling or flick for hyperfast scrolling. It can pack less than 15 millimeters thick and has a two-color battery power indicator. New Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is use BlueTrack Technology that letting consumers track on virtually any surface, and has brings a tiny magnetic snap-in 2.4GHz Nano transceiver that enable stores conveniently on the bottom of the mouse. With two AAA batteries, it is allowing more than six months of battery life. Microsoft Arc Touch Mouse is currently available for pre-orders and will ship in early December 2010 for price tag $69.95.
Internet , Video Clips As expected, ViewSonic will showcase its new tablet at the IFA 2010 (Berlin, Germany, 3-8 September). It is namely the ViewSonic ViewPad 100 or the ViewSonic ViewPad 10i . The main feature of ViewSonic ViewPad is provides dual boot that are Windows 7 and Android 1.6 (most recent version to support x86 chips). The ViewSonic ViewPad tablet is boasts a 1.66GHz Intel Atom N455 processor, an Intel GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB RAM, 16GB SSD, 1.3 megapixel webcam, 3G module (UMTS/HSDPA), two USB 2.0 ports and miniVGA connectors. The upcoming ViewSonic ViewPad tablet can packs a 10.1-inch LCD display with resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. The availability of ViewSonic ViewPad tablet is scheduled later this year and expected price of around 500 euros. Source ViewSonic 10-inch dual boot ViewPad preview ViewSonic ViewPad dual-boot tablet Related Review: Witstech A81-E dual-boot tablet Witstech has unveils its new touchscreen tablet, called the Witstech A81-E
XBMC Remote 1.7.7 Category: Entertainment Price: $2.99, Version: 1.7.5 -> 1.7.7 ( iTunes ) Description: XBMC Remote allows complete control of XBMC – the most advanced media center software available. ***Breaking News*** With our partners ‘Revolutionary Concepts’ we just released KARATE CHAMP one of IGNs 10 Most Influential Games of all time OUT NOW. iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad 2 Player wifi and bluetooth. ——————————————– XBMC Remote With XBMC installed on either your XBOX, Windows, Mac, Apple TV, or Linux machine you can play songs, movies, TV shows directly from your iPhone or iPod Touch. The XBMC Remote can connect over WiFi or a 3G Network so you can control your XBMC from anywhere in the house – or even anywhere in the world. FEATURES – Play, queue and shuffle the media on XBMC – See cover art for albums, TV Shows and movies. – View artist and album reviews and information – ‘Standard’ remote mode
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Hot on the heels of Apple’s 99 cent episode renting announcement, Amazon has matched Apple by offering those same episodes for the same price. It isn’t immediately clear if these are for permanent download or just for streaming like AppleTV. (it says “Own Episodes” but I think only Windows and Tivo can download for offline viewing). Via Engadget.
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Oh Snap! Amazon has Fox and ABC episode purchases for 99 cents.
Section: Computers , Software / Applications When Microsoft first launched Windows 7, it sold a limited number of Family Packs for the OS.? The Family Packs have since been long sold-out, but now Microsoft is bringing them back, but again only for a limited run. The Windows 7 Family Pack gives you three licenses to put on as many computers.? The one catch is that the package only gives your three upgrades to WIndows 7 Home Premium, meaning you have to have XP or Vista installed on a computer to upgrade them.? You can’t use the Family Pack on a completely fresh computer, which is a shame, but can be easily worked around by just installing an older OS on the box first. The Family Pack will be available again on October 3 at retailers and online at the Microsoft Store.? Again, like last time, this is a limited time thing, it would seem.? Once their sold out, we don’t know when Microsoft will bring the bundle out again.? It would seem to make sense that Microsoft would keep the package around for those who want it, it is the best deal on the OS it would seem, and there would be a lot of people who want it.? Although, by only offering it for a limited time, and not saying how long that time period is, it is possible it could drive up sales and adoption of Windows 7.? Despite the fact that more people are using 7 over Vista, Microsoft still needs to get people off of XP and onto 7, and offering a good deal for a short period of time is a good way to drive up that demand
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Laptop Packard Bell has introduced new netbook of its dot series with Atom N550 powered, called the Packard Bell dot SE . The new netbook is currently listed at alltron.ch site. The Packard Bell dot SE netbook is sports a 10.1-inch LED-backlit display with resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and pre-loaded with Windows 7 Starter OS as well as Office 2010 Starter. New Packard Bell dot SE netbook is boasts a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, GMA 3150 integrated graphics, 1GB of memory, and a 250GB hard drive. It is equipped with a 1.3 megapixel webcam, Ethernet LAN, Wi-Fi, a 5-in-1 card reader, and a 6-cell Lithium-Ion battery that enabling up to 7.5 hours of run time. Its size is 258.8 x 24 x 184 mm and weight 1.25 kg
