BlackBerry PlayBook to be released on April 10th?

It's a short and sweet disclosure from BGR this morning as multiple sources have apparently informed the news outlet that RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook will make its debut on store shelves on April 10th. The BlackBerry Tablet OS will reach Gold Master status on March 31st, according to the same soothsayers, which is late enough in proceedings to necessitate it being delivered as an update upon first booting up your device. We too have heard of a late March / early April launch for the PlayBook, which RIM itself promised for the first quarter of 2011, though the intrigue of what carriers will be providing you with connectivity on this 7-incher remains. You'll know more as soon as we do.

BlackBerry PlayBook to be released on April 10th? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 Mar 2011 10:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Timescape Sci-Fi Watch Gives Your Brain a Workout

Gadgets and Gear has another interesting watch that’s as much art as it is timepiece.  The Timescape Sci-Fi Watch uses a series of LEDs to display the time on a grid on the black face.  Press a button, and the LEDs light up to show hours on the vertical bars and minutes on the horizontal [...]

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Is That a Power Cord Coming Out Of Your Rolls Royce? [Cars]

Rolls Royce has planned to release an electric version of their car for some time, but before they do that, they're making a concerted effort to make sure they nail every detail. It is, after all, still a Rolls. So the 102EX, as they're calling their electric car, is a test model that'll tour around, get pushed to the limit and see if it can live up to the name. Right now, the 102EX has a 96cell li-ion battery that holds 71kWh which is only good enough for 125 miles of charge. There's going to be a lot of charging of this pup. More »


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Steve Jobs' knighthood rejected by Gordon Brown?

As a loyal iPod user, you'd have thought that Queen Elizabeth II would have seen fit to bestow an honorary knighthood on a certain Steven Paul Jobs by now. After all, Sir Bill received his back in 2005 even though his company couldn't quite get its cellphone or tablet strategies to stick with consumers. According to an anonymous senior Labour MP who left Parliament in the last election, Jobs had reached the final stages of approval for "services to technology" only to be rejected in 2009 by the then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Why? Well, according to The Telegraph, Jobs had the audacity to turn down an offer to speak at Labour's annual conference. In retaliation we hear that Apple is holding Jony Ive -- himself, an honorary Commander of the British Empire -- hostage in an infinitely looping orange grove somewhere in northern California.

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Steve Jobs' knighthood rejected by Gordon Brown? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 08:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Foodspotting on Android Lets You See and Share Pictures of Delicious Meals [Apps]

Foodspotting Lite for Android is better than a classic restaurant guide because instead of describing dishes, it literally shows you, with user uploaded pictures, what you'll be eating. You can see pictures of food in restaurants near you or search for more specific pleasures. Plus, you can partake in the fun by sharing your own foodie pictures straight from the app. [Android Market] More »


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Intel acquisition of McAfee approved by regulators

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In August of 2010, Intel announced it was purchasing McAfee for a cool $7.7 billion in cash. The deal had been held up by U.S. and EU regulators ever since, but the transaction has finally been given the all-clear.

The two companies plan to develop security solutions which more tightly integrate hardware and software, a move both claim is imperative in today's rapidly evolving threat landscape. In a press release, Intel's Renée James said "The acquisition of McAfee adds not only world-leading security products and technologies to Intel's computing portfolio, but also brings incredibly talented people focused on delivering products and services that help make connecting to the mobile Internet safer and more secure."

Intel already revealed at least one component of its mobile security strategy -- an SMS-powered remote kill switch in its Sandy Bridge chips, which can be used to disable stolen laptops. We're curious to see what additional integrated defenses Intel and McAfee release now that the acquisition has been finalized.

Intel acquisition of McAfee approved by regulators originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 07:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shopping List Manager for Windows Phone 7 organizes your grocery runs

The number of apps available for Windows Phone 7 is starting to climb sharply and we've seen more good apps of late, too -- not just soundboards and wrappers around mobile websites. If you're after a nice WP7 app to manage your grocery store excursions, check out Shopping Lists Manager.

Create a list, add items, and you'll get a checklist to mark off items as you add them to your grocery basket (or cart, if that's how you roll). Shopping Lists Manager will also optionally hide checked items so they're not cluttering up your list view. Better still, you can register and then sync your lists between two devices -- very handy if you and your roommate or significant other want to collaborate on purchase planning.

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Del Monte Gives Middle Finger to Nature with Plastic-Bagged Bananas [Crap]

If... if only there were some sort of container for a banana. Something that would protect the fruit inside, be easy to open, and a cinch to throw away. Oh wait, right. More »


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Your Computer Problems Are Almost Definitely Your Own Fault [Humor]

UGGGHH why is your stupid computer being so stupid all the time! Honestly, it's time to come to grips with the fact that it's probably something you did. We're doing the Kübler-Ross fast-track here, kids. [SMBC via The High Definite]

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