The Fast Track From Code to Cloud

Over the past decade, software development has undergone several transformations that have led to the new practices and methodologies such as agile development. Combining emerging technologies -- including dynamic language platforms, cloud computing, and agile development practices -- offers a paradigm shift away from traditional software development methods.

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Apple Jacks Mic and Headphones into One Hole

A new patent application from Apple aims to remove yet more componentry from its already minimal devices. The invention combines the orifices for microphone and headphone into one, promising a kind of double-penetration for iPhones.
In this design, the microphone would sit at the bottom of the cavity into which slips the headphone jack, and “is [...]

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iPhone 4, Android phones, wi-fi in Europe, more fun with IE6 and more in Personal Tech Live with Rob Pegoraro

Rob Pegoraro answers your questions on recent gadget reviews, technology news and provides personal tech buying and fixing advice.





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Dell dropping Windows Phone 7 devices from its roadmap? (update: Dell responds, is definitely still in the game)

Now we don't have much more to go on here than some analyst chatter and a lengthy article from TechCrunch, but if you believe what you read, a major player has just dropped Windows Phone 7 devices from its roadmap. And that player is Dell. According to Jonathan Goldberg, an telecom analyst at Deutsche Bank, the only remaining partners currently working on Windows Phone 7 handsets are HTC, Samsung, and LG. If this is true (and that's a big if), that means that the seriously awesome looking Dell Lightning that we spied in leaks recently will never see the light of day -- as a WP7 device, at least.

We already knew that HP was out of the game (instead focusing on webOS phones), but the casual suggestion that Dell has made for the door here is somewhat suspect. The company itself hasn't made any statements (we've reached out but have yet to hear back), and while Dell has certainly concentrated a lot of effort on Android devices recently, its partnership with Microsoft is long-standing (despite dabbling in the world of open source). If the story turns out to be true, it could spell mixed (if not outright bad) tidings for the Windows Phone 7 launch, which Goldberg alleges may cost Microsoft upwards of half a billion dollars -- no small fee. Losing two of the biggest computer-makers in the world can't feel very good when you're trying to fight your way back to relevancy, but at least on the bright side, neither HP nor Dell have a track record of making anything other than heroically mediocre handsets. Take this all with a grain of salt right now, however, as the author of the TechCrunch article provides no source for the statements from Goldberg, and... well, he's an analyst, and they're prone to making up all kinds of crazy things. We're investigating, and will let you know as soon as we have more info.

Update: We've been pinged back by Dell's Matt Parretta, and he was 100 percent clear that Dell was most certainly still part of the Windows Phone 7 game. In the company's words:
Any reports, or speculation, that report Dell will not support Windows Phone 7 are false... Microsoft announced Dell as a supporting partner at this year's Mobile World Congress and nothing's changed. We are excited to collaborate with Microsoft on Windows Phone 7, and are looking forward to bringing customers amazing mobile experiences.
Furthermore, the analyst in question here (Jonathan Goldberg) has also reached out to us to clarify his statements, saying that he believes Dell is still a partner on Windows Phone 7, just not a launch partner. Dell was mum on release schedules, but one thing is clear -- they intend to follow through on this collaboration.Dell dropping Windows Phone 7 devices from its roadmap? (update: Dell responds, is definitely still in the game) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Aug 2010 10:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Business Insider  |  TechCrunch  | Email this | Comments

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Sprint Offers U1901 USB 4G Modem For WiMAX-Only Connections

With LTE coming soon from Verizon Wireless, Sprint and Clear are both going on a full-out assault to get WiMAX into as many hands as possible while they still have an edge on time. On nearly a weekly basis now, we're seeing many new 4G markets introduced and even more 4G hardware to choose from. Sprint has just this week issued a new 4G USB modem (works with 4G only), in the U1901. This dongle is a small, simplistic device that works with Windows 7, Vista, XP and OS X (10.5 and 10.6), and when you're in a 4GALLIANCE DATA SYSTEMS ALLTEL

Kensington Announces Laptop Locking Station, Tether Kit

Laptops are everywhere these days: it's hard to go to a library or coffee shop without tripping over half a dozen power cables. We all take precautions for...










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HP EliteBook 2740p: An Impressive Touchscreen Offsets Disappointing Battery Life

The HP EliteBook 2740p adds a twist to the typical design of ultraportable laptops. As a notebook, this thin, light PC fits big performance into its small case, but that's not all. You can rotate the display to shift it into tablet mode. A pressure-sensitive stylus can do sketches on screen, or you...





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Ask Engadget: best FM transmitter out there?

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Wes, who is actually brave enough to even consider an FM transmitter. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I'm in the market for a new car, and that has me thinking towards multimedia connectivity. I don't want to rule out direct iPhone integration, but since the car is almost certainly going to be used, I'd like to think more along the lines of AUX-in and FM transmitter capability. I've also read that many of the new products can enable hands-free cellphone use, so this would be great to include. Any recommendations for a good in-car charging unit with these features?"
We'll go ahead and be straight with you -- if you're in the city or the suburbs, be prepared for long, frustrating fights to find a clear channel. We've never had much luck with 'em outside of the middle of nowhere, but maybe our dear readership will chime in with a few pointers below. Godspeed.

Ask Engadget: best FM transmitter out there? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 Aug 2010 22:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments



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HP EliteBook 2740p: An Impressive Touchscreen Offsets Disappointing Battery Life

The versatile HP EliteBook 2740p and its touchscreen handle nearly any mobile task.










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Slate's iPad App Strives For Simplicity [Ipadapps]

Web magazine Slate has rolled out their official iPad app (I heard you like slates so I put Slate on your slate, etc), featuring the publication's blogs, videos, and articles and focusing on readability in lieu of bells and whistles. More »






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Solve On-the-Go Hassles: Wi-Fi Woes, Sluggish Netbooks

Here's how to troubleshoot slow networking on a hotspot, speed up your netbook with a new OS, and get 250MB of free online storage with Dropbox.










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Microsoft vs. Mac Redux: New Site Reignites Rivalry

As more and more students consider buying Apple computers, Microsoft launches a new site trying to win them back to Windows.










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Sam's Club Stores To Gain Free Wi-Fi By November

We can almost hear the cheers from here. Currently, only a few big name retail stores offer free, fast, reliable Wi-Fi on their floors. Apple and Best Buy come to mind, but it's extremely rare to find Internet access in shops such as Sears or Macy's. And Wal-mart, too. But now that may be changing soon, as partner chain Sam's Club has decided to install routers throughout their warehouse stores and begin offering free Wi-Fi to shoppers. The company hopes to have over 500 locations outfitted by November, enablingSKYWORKS SOLUTIONS SILICON LABORATORIES SI INTERNATIONAL SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY

LG Says Android Tablet Due out in Q4

LG plans to launch its first tablet device in the fourth quarter, running Google's Android mobile software, it said Thursday.










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Clearwire Hopes to Attract Apple Users With New Hotspot

Clearwire has expanded its portfolio of portable hotspots with the iSpot, which has been designed to attract Apple users.










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Beijing tries to push beyond 'Made in China' status to find name-brand innovation

Quick: Think of a Chinese brand name. Japan has Sony. Mexico has Corona. Germany has BMW. South Korea? Samsung. And China has . . . ? If you're stumped, you're not alone. And for China, that is an enormous problem. Last year, China overtook Germany to become the world's largest exporter, and this...





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Daily Crunch: Road Trip Edition

Driverless vehicles begin trek from Italy to China Wooden USB sticks might give you splinters World strongest beer to be sold wrapped in dead animals DIY Multimeter clock Tiny plane lands itself on power lines to rechargeARROW ELECTRONICS ASML HOLDING ASUSTEK COMPUTER AT&T

Are Google Maps and GPS bad for our brains?

Just before dawn on the morning of Jan. 19, 2009, a Los Angeles woman named Lauren Rosenberg was hit by a car while crossing a four-lane highway in Park City, Utah. Last month, more than a year after the accident, she filed a lawsuit against Google, claiming that the route for her walk had been s...





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On eve of latest NCAA Football video game release, athletes still look for recourse

Former Arizona State and Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller contends student-athletes should be paid for use of their likenesses.







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Lenovo Mini Wireless Keyboard N5901: Couch Potatoes, Your Keyboard-Mouse Is Here

Lenovo's Mini Wireless Keyboard N5901 crams a keyboard and mouse into a svelte shell, offering a compact way to improve your home theater PC experience.







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Netflix, EPIX deal is official; Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate movies start streaming September 1

Netflix streaming queue starting to look a little stale? It's working on that, and has signed a deal that brings EPIX's library of movies to Watch Instantly -- just not that instantly. If you're not familiar with EPIX, allow us to refresh you, it's a network launched last year by Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate that brings their movies home (though often unfortunately cropped and zoomed to 16x9) through a linear channel, video on-demand or internet streaming. Under this new agreement, movies from those studios can come to Netflix 90 days after they debut on the premium pay-tv and subscription VOD services. While that means streamers won't get access to Iron Man 2, The Expendables, or Dinner for Shmucks anywhere near day-and-date with their DVD or Blu-ray releases, those kinds of high profile flicks will show up and stick around with greater regularity than we've been used to. The companies haven't released further details, but rumors reported by the L.A. Times suggest licensing costs could reach $1 billion over the next 5 years. The first movies covered by the new deal arrive September 1, likely with flicks from the Star Trek, James Bond and Indiana Jones series (hopefully not Kingdom of the Crystal Skull) among them.

Update: Analyst Dan Rayburn claims on Business of Video that Netflix won't be getting any EPIX movies in HD, so we asked Netflix VP of Corporate Communications Steve Swasey whether we could expect HD streaming movies with Movie Parties or if they would have Starz-like restrictions. The answer ? "HD over time and no restrictions on Party Viewing." Take from that what you will.Continue reading Netflix, EPIX deal is official; Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate movies start streaming September 1Netflix, EPIX deal is official; Paramount, MGM and Lionsgate movies start streaming September 1 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | CommentsSYBASE SUN MICROSYSTEMS STANDARD MICROSYSTEMS SRA INTERNATIONAL

Report: Amazon building prototype hardware other than Kindle

The New York Times' Bits blog is reporting that "people with direct knowledge" of Amazon's plans say that Lab 126 -- the division of the company which designed the Kindle -- is currently looking into other hardware, i.e. devices that are not the Kindle. One unnamed source reports that such devices would be a "means to an end," meant to enable easy purchasing of Amazon's content, which currently includes music, movies, and digital books. The source said that CEO Jeff Bezos' intent for Lab 126 was initially to build multiple devices -- including apparent discussions to enter the mobile phone market -- but that the Kindle eventually became the main hardware focus. The report also notes that Amazon's hardware division currently has about 80 job openings, which would lend credence to the idea that more devices could be on the way.Report: Amazon building prototype hardware other than Kindle originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |  Bits  | Email this | Comments



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South Korean Police Raid Google Office [Google]

Police in South Korea have raided the Google Korea offices today, seizing data captured by Street View cars to check for any illegality. More »






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Computer Predicts Prisoners' Chances of Murdering Again [Prisoners]

A university professor has invented a computer program with crystal ball powers, only its channel is tuned purely to predicting the probability of murders—specifically, if inmates at a Pennsylvanian prison will ever kill again. More »






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Screen Grabs: Ari Gold will definitely fire this guy once he notices he's using an iPad

Screen Grabs chronicles the uses (and misuses) of real-world gadgets in today's movies and TV. Send in your sightings (with screen grab!) to screengrabs at engadget dt com.



The latest episode of HBO's Entourage (if that's the kind of thing you're into) might have been a bit of an eye opener if you're also the kind of person who keeps an eye open for gadgets. Ari Gold's legal adviser (seen in around the 4th minute of the episode if you need the proof) has an iPad set up, keyboard and all. Now, we know Ari's character pretty well. He's the BlackBerry Bold type -- and while his wife uses an iPhone, we have a hard time believing Ari's going to put up with the iPad in the office nonsense for very long. You, young man, are on very thin ice. There's one more shot after the break.

[Thanks, Pat]Continue reading Screen Grabs: Ari Gold will definitely fire this guy once he notices he's using an iPadScreen Grabs: Ari Gold will definitely fire this guy once he notices he's using an iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 09 Aug 2010 12:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments



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FCC draws fire over talks with Internet, telecom giants on 'net neutrality'

Thwarted in his campaign to set government control over consumer access to the Internet, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski has been trying to salvage his efforts by negotiating directly with a handful of the biggest Web firms and network service providers.





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MSI X420: A Stylish Notebook for Those Who Want Occasional 3D Graphics Support

The MSI X420 packs a lot into a pretty package--it's not quite a gaming notebook, but it delivers some great high-def video.










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CCTV Upgraded By Technology Advances

One of the most impressive updates on cctv surveillance equipment is the accessibility to video clips via cell phones.

Not only has this made personal security systems much more effective but has also led to the embarrassment of many celebrities and politicians who have been caught on video and displayed for all to to watch on video portals like youtube