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NAVTEQ, Microsoft team up for better 3D maps
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on December 7th, 2009
Microsoft already uses NAVTEQ maps in its products, and now it’s going to start helping to make ‘em better: the two companies have agreed to work together on new ways to collect, create, and store 3D map data and visuals. The basic idea seems to be for Microsoft to help NAVTEQ create better 3D mapping tools in return for supplying the data for Bing Maps, but NAVTEQ says whatever improvements are made will be rolled out to all its clients, so this should pretty much benefit everyone.
P.S.- This is a pretty wonky note, but remember that NAVTEQ is wholly owned by Nokia (although it operates independently) so this is technically the second Microsoft / Nokia alliance announced in the past four months. Ah, young love.
NAVTEQ, Microsoft team up for better 3D maps originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Microsoft reportedly randomizing browser ballots to appease EU, asks ‘are you happy now?’
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on December 6th, 2009
Some might say that Microsoft just can't catch a break. Others might argue that it's getting exactly what it deserves. Whatever your take on the situation, it seems as if Microsoft may finally have the EU off of its monstrous back (at least momentarily), as a report has surfaced noting that said software giant is nearing approval for a new browser ballot screen demanded by the European Commission. As you well know by know, rivals Mozilla, Opera and Google all submitted change requests to EU regulators in hopes of having browser selection boxes randomized and not displayed within Internet Explorer. Purportedly, the all-clear will come down on December 15th (or earlier), and the antitrust case will be settled as Windows customers have a clearer choice when it comes to selecting a go-to browser from day one. 'Course, said ballot screen wouldn't be pushed out to existing users until early next year, but when it goes live users will be able to decide between Chrome, Firefox, IE, Opera and Safari for their browsing needs. Huzzah!Microsoft reportedly randomizing browser ballots to appease EU, asks 'are you happy now?' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on December 6th, 2009
Some might say that Microsoft just can't catch a break. Others might argue that it's getting exactly what it deserves. Whatever your take on the situation, it seems as if Microsoft may finally have the EU off of its monstrous back (at least momentarily), as a report has surfaced noting that said software giant is nearing approval for a new browser ballot screen demanded by the European Commission. As you well know by know, rivals Mozilla, Opera and Google all submitted change requests to EU regulators in hopes of having browser selection boxes randomized and not displayed within Internet Explorer. Purportedly, the all-clear will come down on December 15th (or earlier), and the antitrust case will be settled as Windows customers have a clearer choice when it comes to selecting a go-to browser from day one. 'Course, said ballot screen wouldn't be pushed out to existing users until early next year, but when it goes live users will be able to decide between Chrome, Firefox, IE, Opera and Safari for their browsing needs. Huzzah!Microsoft reportedly randomizing browser ballots to appease EU, asks 'are you happy now?' originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 06 Dec 2009 17:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 27th, 2009
[Thanks, Jeff]
Droid Eris available for $30, shuns Black Friday theatrics originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 27th, 2009
Roku's HD-XR doesn't add much to the overall Roku HD equation, but if you've been holding out -- just waiting, patiently -- for the perfect time to snag yourself yet another movie set-top-box, today's the day. Actually, right now is the moment. Roku is offering its newest STB for an unheard-of 50 percent off, but it's only for the first 500 customers who pony up and purchase it through the outfit's website. For this very moment in time (starting at 11AM ET and continuing until 500 HD-XR units are claimed), the box will be priced at just $64.99, and as if that weren't good enough, Roku is also covering the shipping. Need the specifics? Click on past the break.Update: Well, that was fun while it lasted. All 500 have been claimed, and if you don't believe us, have a gander at the proof after the break.
Roku HD-XR now 50 percent off... for the first 500 to take the plunge (update: sold out!) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | CommentsBlack Friday deals roundup, starring SonyStyle, Sam’s Club, and more
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 27th, 2009
Bonus: Here's a list of our most recent other Black Friday round-ups.
Black Friday deals roundup: Best Buy, Lenovo, Verizon and more
Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg
Black Friday deals bonanza round up
Black Friday ads leaking all over town, we've rounded them up
Sears Black Friday ad revealed, we'll be sleeping off our tryptophan hangovers
Black Friday deals roundup, starring SonyStyle, Sam's Club, and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkBlackFriday.Info, LogicBuy | SonyStyle, Sam's Club, RadioShack, NCIX | Email this | Comments Sprint finalizes Virgin Mobile USA acquisition, rushes out to snag some cranberry sauce
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 24th, 2009
It's hard to say if these guys were just looking to get this whole thing finalized before the holiday break, but either way, all the requisite i's have been dotted and t's crossed. As of today, Sprint Nextel has acquired Virgin Mobile USA -- a process that began back in late July -- and frankly, there's nothing you can do about it. The move will obviously position Sprint as a bigger player in the prepaid space, but outside of that presumably true assumption, it's tough to say what else the newfound lovers will do together. So, will the Facebook statuses be updated soon as well? Hello?Sprint finalizes Virgin Mobile USA acquisition, rushes out to snag some cranberry sauce originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Sprint | Email this | Comments Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 22nd, 2009
Black Friday deals roundup: Walmart, Target and NewEgg originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Target ad, NewEgg ad, Walmart ad | Email this | Comments Walmart’s $300 HP G60 laptop gets real, detailed
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on November 4th, 2009
There wasn't exactly much secrecy left around this one after ads started popping up online, but Walmart's now set aside any doubt about its $300 HP G60-519WM laptop with a listing for it on its website, which also thankfully includes the complete specs for it. Apparently built exclusively for Walmart by HP, this particular model packs a 15.6-inch WXGA display, along with previously rumored specs including a 2.2GHz Celeron 900 processor, 3GB of RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a LightScribe DVD burner, and some basic Intel GMA 4500M integrated graphics -- not to mention Windows 7 Home Premium, 64-bit edition for an OS. Not exactly the worst deal for someone looking for bigger, more full-featured alternative to a netbook, to be sure, but we have a feeling this is just a taste of what's to come for bargain hunters on Black Friday.[Via I4U News, thanks Luigi]
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Walmart's $300 HP G60 laptop gets real, detailed originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Read | Permalink | Email this | CommentsSprint backtracks, cancels $100 Pre service credit offer
Posted by: Gadget Boy in Gadget News on September 8th, 2009
[Thanks, fresh]
Filed under: Cellphones
Sprint backtracks, cancels $100 Pre service credit offer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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