Archive for November, 2009
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Apps of the Month: Best iPhone Apps of November
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsLast month we launched Apps of the Month: a series dedicated to profiling iPhone apps that you should actually buy, instead of the ones that simply got the most hype. This is a tough task, given the 100,000+ apps on the store and the fact that discovery is an absurdly difficult task, even for those [...] -
Verizon will push software updates to the Samsung Intensity and Trance beginning tomorrow
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No Comments
If you're one of the 600,000 people who bought a Samsung Intensity (SCH U-490) or Samsung Trance (SCH U-450): good news! You've got an over-the-air update coming your way. One of our sources just came through with the patch notes for both handset's respective updates, which are scheduled to begin as early as tomorrow.
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Google Maps Navigation makes trip across the pond, thanks to some hackery
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsApparently us Yanks have been spoiled by the warm embrace of Google Maps Navigation, forgetting that our friends in the UK don't have the same luxury. Leave it to Electricpig to connect worlds, finding a somewhat hack-induced way to bring the app upgrade to British Android 1.6 devices. Instructions are pretty easy, so if you're game, don your DIY hat and click over.
Update: As indicated, the gang at xda-developers forum have been doing this for some time now. Consider the tutorial provided here as very straightforward and easy to follow -- anyone with an Android 1.6 device would be remiss not to give Navigation a shot now.Filed under: Cellphones
Google Maps Navigation makes trip across the pond, thanks to some hackery originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Why the CrunchPad mattered
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsThere’s already been quite a bit of ink spilled over the demise of the CrunchPad but I thought I’d add a few drops. My opinion is this: the CrunchPad was a testament to the power of online media and a fascinating study in the ability of new media to enact real changes on the real [...] -
Verizon passing out Droid shirts to turn owners into walking ads
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsIt looks like some Droid buyers are receiving these wearable gifts in the mail today, but let's be honest -- a shirt with "Droid Does" on the front and a huge picture of the phone in the back makes for a pretty cost-effective ad campaign for Big Red. Hey, is that Hanes, Fruit of the Loom or American Apparel?
[Thanks, Justin T.]Verizon passing out Droid shirts to turn owners into walking ads originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Let’s blame Leno’s decline in ratings on the DVR rather than trying to acknowledge that media consumption is changing
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsI'm pretty sure I wrote the complete opposite story several days ago, but who cares, right? It's cold and rainy and there's not much else to talk about. So! As you're probably well aware, Jay Leno's new show isn't doing too well. Why is that? Well, you can try to sit down and analyze if the show is any good or not (note: I haven't seen the show), or if the show's earlier time slot isn't conducive to that type of show. You know, just try to examine what's going on. That, or you can blame those damn DVRs for ruining everything. Let's go with that one.
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Review: 2TB G-Drive External Hard Drive
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsThe G-Drive external hard drive line has been out for a bit now. But the latest model is loaded with the Hitachi 2TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch hard drive, which means I had to check it out. Let’s just say, this boy is big, bad, and fast. Features 2TB 7200RPM SATA II hard drive eSATA, FW800, FW400, USB 2.0 interfaces White [...] -
LG Arena Max gets WiFi certification, sounds way more extreme than Arena
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsLG's Arena was one of the more important non-smartphone handsets of 2009, if for no other reason than the fact that it introduced the world to LG's latest standard user experience, S-Class. Of course, it was introduced all the way back in February -- a lifetime by mobile standards -- which means that it's about time to re-up with a shiny replacement. It sounds like that might come in the form of an "Arena Max" model, thanks to a fresh certification in the Wi-Fi Alliance's database pointing to an LU9400 model going by that name. Specs are anyone's guess at this point, but we can probably expect a big, stonking camera, a full-touch UI, and -- you guessed it -- WiFi.
LG Arena Max gets WiFi certification, sounds way more extreme than Arena originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Get PlayOn for only $20 through tonight
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsYou only have a few hours left for this deal, but it’s totally worth it. PlayOn easily adds Hulu, Netflix, ESPN, YouTube, Adult Swim, and so many other Internet video sites to any DLNA-enabled home media device like the PS3 or many network-attached players. Normally it’s $40, but through tonight, it’s only $20. Just use [...] -
Best Tip Of The Week: I am not good with computer edition
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsWe get a lot of e-mail at the MobileCrunch tips line. Really, a whole friggin’ lot. About 2% of them are worthwhile tips. The remaining 98% is made up of other bloggers highlighting their stories for linkage (which we don’t mind a bit), Nigerian princes asking for our bank account details (which we do mind), [...] -
Electric skateboard features 600-watt motor, top speed of 19 miles per hour
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No Comments
Finally an answer to the age-old question of what can be done to improve skateboards and/or make them more dangerous. Hammacher Schlemmer’s doozy, “The 19 MPH Skateboard” is the answer.
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Want a free PSP? Join the Royal Navy!
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsWhat a coup for Sony's marketing men. The Royal Navy will be handing out PSPs to its sailors so that they can brush up on their maths and whatnot. The PSP was selected because it'll work wonders in the closed, confined spaces of Navy quarters.
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ASUS Maximus III Extreme mobo lets Bluetooth cellphones tweak settings
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsASUS has been giving its motherboard owners ways to tinker with their wares for years now, but it sounds like things are about to get seriously amped up with the Maximus III Extreme. The P55-based board, which falls into the growing Republic of Gamers lineup, adds a new feature to the existing ROG Connect overclocking system: Bluetooth control. You heard right -- ASUS claims that this mainboard actually "enables users to tweak system settings wirelessly over Bluetooth via a mobile phone." More specifically, RC Bluetooth allows users to "review the status of their systems' hardware and tweak parameters wirelessly from a Bluetooth-enabled PDA phone," with examples like controlling music playback and dealing with Skype conversations given. There's no specific mention of a price or release date, but you can bet we'll be digging for specifics on the limits and functionality baked in here.
ASUS Maximus III Extreme mobo lets Bluetooth cellphones tweak settings originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CrunchDeals: DJ Hero for $85
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsAmazon is unloading Activision’s new-ish DJ Hero package for $85 across all current-generation systems – that’s down from $100+ elsewhere. The bundle is also available on PlayStation 2, although it’s priced at $98.99. That’s “whack” as most popular DJ’s might say. That’s a thing, right? Whack? The standard bundle includes the DJ Hero game with over [...] -
Review: TomTom Car Kit for iPhone and iPod Touch
Posted on November 30, 2009 | No CommentsShort Version $219.94. The price says it all. The TomTom Car Kit is great; it works perfectly, and I loved using it. In fact, I wish I could keep the review unit that TomTom sent me. That said, would I ever spend 2 bills and change on it? Mayyyybe, but it’s unlikely. A standalone TomTom [...]
