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Chrome Beta for Android Now Available

Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

Now you can use Chrome on your Android phone or tablet with the just released Chrome app beta.

The speed and simplicity of Chrome, now on your Android phone and tablet.

Browse fast on your Android smartphone or tablet, and bring your personalized Chrome experience with you anywhere you go. Chrome for Android is available, initially in Beta, on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. To check if it is available in your country, please visit: http://goo.gl/6ARvc

Features:
– Browse fast with accelerated page loading, scrolling, and zooming
– Search and navigate directly from the omnibox
– Open and switch between unlimited tabs in an easy-to-view stack
– Sign in to Chrome to sync your bookmarks and view tabs you have open on your computer
– Send pages from desktop Chrome to your smartphone or tablet with one click and read them on the go, even if you’re offline
– Browse privately in Incognito mode

Download the Chrome beta from the Android Market

Raspberry Pi Available by the End of February

Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

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Raspberry Pi Available by the End of February

We mentioned Raspberry Pi early in January, now they have said that it will be available by the end of the month.

This is what the Raspberry Pi guys posted:

I’ve got some bad and good news about manufacturing. The bad news is that it’s taking a little longer than we’d hoped, because the factory had some trouble sourcing a specific component. The quartz crystal package we had chosen when we thought we were manufacturing in the UK is readily available over here in Europe, and was the cheapest we could find; but it turns out that in China, that crystal package has been overtaken in price and size by a smaller, cheaper one, so the one we’d designed for has been a bit hard to find. The factory has sourced crystals now, so we’re all go. The good news is that this finally means we have a date for the first batch: the boards will be finished on February 20. Eben and I may be going to China to make sure that the boards can be brought up properly for that date if necessary. We’ll be airfreighting them to the UK immediately, so you should be able to buy them before the end of the month.

I’m looking forward to getting my hands on one!

FireCore Releases aTV Flash (black) 1.3 for the 2nd Generation AppleTV

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

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Today saw the release of aTV Flash (black) version 1.3 for the 2nd generation AppleTV.

Here is what Firecore said:

It’s not quite Valentine’s Day, but we couldn’t wait to show how much we love you all – so today we have a fresh new version just for you. Version 1.3 includes an all-new firmware backup option, new translations, playback enhancements and a whole slew of other improvements and fixes.

Full details on what’s new and how to update can be found below.

Automated Firmware Backups

New in version 1.3 is an option to automatically backup firmware signatures. This feature will integrate seamlessly with the upcoming version of Seas0nPass, allowing for one-click restores to the firmware of your choosing.

Full Changelog

Added automated firmware signature backups
Added Danish, Dutch, French, Greek, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, and Spanish translations
Added support for advanced (learned) remote commands
Added support for multiple external subtitles (movie.en.srt, movie.de.srt, etc…)
Added support for folder based organization/playback
Added support for embedded DVD chapters
Added chapters section heading to Playback Menu
Added global zoom setting
Improved playback performance for movies with invalid timestamps
Improved appearance of VobSub subtitles
Improved metadata fetching for localized file names
Improved audio track filtering
Improved playback bar to match native player
Improved metadata and bulk folder fetching stability
Improved Media > Settings menu layout
Resolved issues with folder name changing on metadata fetching
Resolved issues with buffering
Resolved rare DVD related crash
Resolved floating AFP issue that was causing connection issues
Resolved floating buffer overflow in software decoder
Minor changes to Grid View appearance
Minor UI improvements
Other miscellaneous bug fixes

Hooray! Where can I get it?

If you’re already running a version of aTV Flash (black) the new 1.3 version can be installed through the Maintenance –> Manage Extras menu. Links for the new version can also be found in your account under the Downloads tab.

If you’re not yet using aTV Flash (black) you can learn about all the great benefits here.

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Launching February 29th

Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

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Windows 8 Consumer Preview Launching February 29th

According to ZDNet, Microsoft will be launching the Windows 8 Consumer Preview on February 29th.

The date, which happens to be the last day of February (which just about meets Microsoft’s promise of being released “late” February) coincides with the Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona.

More news when we get it!

StableBit DrivePool Moves to Beta M4 Build 5669

Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

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There has been another beta build from CoveCube! StableBit development marches on – now its beta M4 build 5669.

Here is how CoveCube describes this application:

Combine all your hard drives into one big storage pool (except the system drive with the OS).
Add and remove drives from the pool at any time without re-partitioning or manually moving folders.
Create duplicated folders on the storage drive pool that are protected against single drive failure. If a drive fails on which a duplicated file was stored, the contents of that file will remain readable even without the drive.
All your data is stored in standard NTFS files. You can always access your files even if the Windows Home Server completely crashes or this add-in can’t be used.

This version’s change log:

1.0.0.5669 ———-

* [D] Fixed compatibility issue with volume shadow copy service (for non-pooled drives). It is a good idea to reboot BEFORE upgrading to this version, just in case VSS is locked up. If VSS is locked up while upgrading, the upgrade will lock up: In that case, Reboot -> Dashboard -> Remove DrivePool -> Reboot -> Install latest build.

* Fixed M4 migration issue causing “Access denied” error.

* [D] Workaround for issue in rdbss (bug?) that denies a flush on a read-only handle. This incorrectly returns access denied errors for non-write operations. This only affects files accessed using a UNC share path, locally on the server. Accessing shares from remote or from the local drive letter does not trigger this problem.

* [D] When cloning directories, clone the owner properly.

* [D] Improved performance / accuracy of file size tracking.

Get More Information About the Beta Here Download Stablebit Drivepool build 5669 here

Apple Release EFI Firmware Update

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Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

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Apple has just released an EFI firmware update for 2010 model MacBook Air, Pro and iMac’s.

This is what it contains:

This update enables Lion Recovery from an Internet connection on MacBook Pro (Early 2010) models.

This update enables Lion Recovery from an Internet connection on MacBook Air (Late 2010) models and addresses an issue where the system could restart if the power button is pressed immediately after waking from deep sleep.

This update enables Lion Recovery from an Internet connection on iMac (Mid 2010) models.

Microsoft Releases OneNote for Android

Andrew Edney

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Feb 8, 2012

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Today Microsoft announced the release of OneNote for Android on the Android Market app store.

With this release, the OneNote mobile apps are available across a variety of platforms — including Windows Phone 7, iPhone, iPad, and now Android . The release allows users to effortlessly collect, share, and find all of the information they want to keep track of, using a variety of features from simple lists and pages to full-fledged notebooks that can be shared with friends, family, co-workers, or classmates.

OneNote 1.0 for Android supports the following features:

• Text formatting, images, and bulleted lists in any note

• Checklists and To-Do lists

• Quick photo capture with a phone’s camera

• Quick access to recent notes

• Store and access multiple OneNote notebooks

• Sync to your free SkyDrive account for access anywhere

• Offline access to notes

• Option to sync notebooks only over a WiFi connection

• Built-in spell checker

• Support for external hyperlinks

• Table editing

• Free technical support

OneNote for Android is free to download and use for up to 500 notes. When users have reached this limit, they can upgrade OneNote for Android for a one-time fee of £2.99 for unlimited use.

Download OneNote from the Android Market

WHS 2011 Add-In Update: Home Server Status 3.02

Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2012

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WHS 2011 Add-In Update: Home Server Status 3.02

Jerry Wade has just released version 3.02 of his Home Server Status add-in.

What’s New in Version 3.02 (See full changelog)

Fixed: Small bugs.
Fixed: SMTP bug when backups are running, cancelled, etc.
New: Improved settings page with tabbed pages for additional functionality
New: Ability to enable iOS alerts via Prowl for iPhone, iPad, and iPod
New: Ability to enable SMTP and UDP network backup alerts
New: Network Backup Log for all those running HSS on your network
New: Ability to detect Windows shut down, restart, and logoff during a backup
New: Automatic checking, download, and installion of updates
Updated: Less resource intensive

Learn more from here

Toshiba AT200 Tablet Now Available in the UK

Andrew Edney

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Feb 7, 2012

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Toshiba AT200 Tablet Now Available in the UK

We first mentioned the AT200 back in September, and today Toshiba UK announced the ultra-thin AT200 tablet is now available online, and will be available in UK stores from 15^th February 2012, exclusively from Carphone Warehouse.

Available with 16GB or 32GB storage, the Toshiba AT200 is just 7.7mm thin and runs Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb, offering an intuitive and customisable experience. A 25.7cm (10.1”) touchscreen, multiple connectivity options and up to eight hours battery life are housed in a lightweight, brushed metal design, delivering a stylish, portable tablet that can be enjoyed all day or on the move.

Android Market and Toshiba Places give users access to a world of downloadable content, including thousands of apps, games, movies, music and TV shows on-demand. With Adobe® Flash® 10.3 pre-installed, the Toshiba AT200 also provides complete web browsing, straight out of the box.

A selection of essential ports and wireless options make it easy to connect the Toshiba AT200 to a host of devices. Micro-USB and micro-SD card ports allow users to access content from external drives or expand storage, while a micro-HDMI® port connects the AT200 directly to HDTVs, monitors or projectors for big screen playback. Wi-Fi connectivity ensures fast, wireless internet access and Bluetooth® lets users connect to compatible devices.

The high resolution LED backlit screen displays high-definition video, photographs, games and web content with exceptional clarity and detail, while advanced audio features and stereo speakers deliver rich audio for full-bodied portable sound.

The Toshiba AT200 is available exclusively from www.carphonewarehouse.com and in Carphone Warehouse stores from 15^th February 2012.

AT200 specifications

· Android™ 3.2, Honeycomb

· 7.7mm thin

· High resolution 25.7cm (10.1”) capacitive touchscreen with LED backlight (1,280×800), 16:10

· Multi-touch support

· Micro-USB, Micro-HDMI® and Micro-SD, Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi™ (802.11b/g/n) connectivity

· Docking port

· Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 processor (1.2GHz)

· 1GB DDR2 RAM

· Adobe® Flash® 10.3 support pre-installed

· GPS, 3D Accelerometer, gyrometer, electronic compass, ambient light sensor