Google gifting free airport WiFi for the holidays

We really want to dislike Google. Such a massive company with unbelievable wealth and control over all out data must be evil , right?

Litl Easel Webbook gets the extensive hands-on treatment (video)

Wait a minute — you say you’ve been longing to get your hands on an overpriced netbook that you can use upside-down? Well, kids, the time is drawing nigh.

Poll: Will the DROID have you in its clutches?

We’ve already got some smartphone beasts in the market like the Pre and the iPhone , but Android hasn’t really had a supercharged, drool-worthy device yet — a knight in shining armor ready to sweep the platform off its feet and ride off into the sunset. The DROID could very well be that device, so we’re turning the question over to you: are you jumping in? View Poll Filed under: Cellphones Poll: Will the DROID have you in its clutches?

Zii MediaBook UI video explains very little

Somebody apparently managed to get a camera up during Creative’s presentation of its upcoming Zii Mediabook e-reader , but unfortunately the UI mockup that was demonstrated on screen is hardly standard (no hints of Android, for instance), and it’s hard to separate proposed UI elements from flashy video transitions. If there’s anything to take away, it seems that the device has an edge to edge screen, and is heavily touch and gesture based on a very custom-seeming GUI

NEC working on an Android tablet for suits?

Super-vague report in the Nikkei this morning about NEC working on a seven-to-eight-inch “mobile device as capable as a personal computer” that’s aimed at business customers — no specs are given, but the tiny accompanying pic definitely shows the Android app tab at the bottom of that custom UI. Very mysterious. The report says NEC thinks it’ll move 100,000 to 200,000 of these a year after it launches next fall, and plans to sell a million a year over time, but we’ll wait to see what’s real and what’s not before we tackle that prediction

Sonos 3.1 software update out now, let the smug music tweeting begin

It’s October 27th which means Sonos is pushing the 3.1 system software out to its distributed home audio systems. With it comes a slightly tweaked, user interface (color icons! heh) for CR200 owners as well Twitter integration for whatever that’s worth to ya (don’t worry, it’s free). Still no sign of the iPod touch / iPhone app but it’s expected to pop on iTunes shortly

The daily roundup: Windows 7 launch edition

Windows 7 launches Windows 7 launch day hardware spectacular Windows 7 launch day: what you need to know How to automatically skip commercials in Windows 7 Media Center Microsoft opens retail stores Microsoft Store opens to Scottsdale campers (video) Microsoft’s Windows Cafe opens its doors in Paris Microsoft online store now featuring third party hardware and software Everything Else Windows 7 launch event with Steve Ballmer (watch now) New Win 7 ads highlight the bright ideas of ‘regular people’ (video) Burger King selling a Windows 7 Whopper in Japan Other news of import Unibody MacBook (late 2009) review Nokia sues Apple, says iPhone infringes ten patents Steve Ballmer hasn’t seen the Courier video, promises Zune integration in next WinMo release Dell Adamo XPS unhinges, but still not for sale HD Hulu might be looking to subscriptions to turn digital pennies into digital dollars Microsoft officially delays Digital Cable Tuner firmware and Advisor Utility Mobile Motorola Droid’s website published a bit early, with specs galore HTC Desire with Sense UI and Verizon branding spotted The daily roundup: Windows 7 launch edition originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink  |  Email this  |  Comments

QNAP’s NAS lineup sacrifices another bay, creates TS-110

For many, four bays is a bit excessive. Two bays ?

NASA LCROSS moon impact in T-minus 15, water discovery expected in T-minus 19

NASA’s LCROSS (Lunar CRater Observing and Sensing Satellite) mission is coming to a glorious end. The mission launched on June 18, 2009 is just minutes away from making dual-impact on the face of the moon.

Sanyo Eneloop batteries good for 1,500 recharges, maintain 70% charge even after 3 years in storage

We’ve got a thing for Sanyo’s Eneloops . Had it ever since Sanyo released us from the clutches of underperforming NiCad and NiMH batteries about five years ago. Its latest AA and AAA batteries can be recharged about 1,500 times, that’s about 3 years of continuous service and 500 more cycles than competing rechargeables, according to Sanyo.

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