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Google bots learning to read webpages like humans, one step closer to knowing everything
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Google bots learning to read webpages like humans, one step closer to knowing everything
Google just launched its Knowledge Graph, a tool intended to deliver more accurate information by analyzing the way users search. Of course, with a desire to provide better search results comes a need for improved site-reading capabilties. JavaScript and AJAX have traditionally put a wrench in Google bots’ journey through a webpage, but it looks like the search engine has developed some smarter specimens. While digging through Apache logs, a developer spotted evidence that bots now execute the JavaScript they encounter — and rather than just mining for URLS, the crawlers seem to be mimicking how users click on objects to activate them. That means bots can dig deeper into the web, accessing databases and other content that wasn’t previously indexable. Looks like Google is one step closer to success on its quest to know everything.
Google bots learning to read webpages like humans, one step closer to knowing everything originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 00:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony NEX-F3 and A37 cameras hands-on and sample shots
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Sony NEX-F3 and A37 cameras hands-on and sample shots
Sony’s newest NEX and DSLR have already graced these pages — albeit in decidedly unofficial fashion — but the time has come for this duo of shooters to be revealed to the world with the blessing of their maker. In case you didn’t catch the earlier leaks, the NEX-F3 is the replacement for the much-beloved NEX-C3 as the entry-level ILC from Sony, while the A37 slots in the same place in the company’s Alpha DSLR lineup. Sony’s also rolling out fresh glass for each this July, in the form of an E-mount 18-200mm, F3.5-6.3 zoom lens for $850, and an 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 A-mount telephoto unit that’ll set you back $500. Both the NEX-F3 and A37 will come with kit 18-55mm lenses and cost $600 when they go on sale in June, which makes them quite competitively priced as compared to their competition. An enviable pricing position, to be sure, but can they deliver the imaging goods? Well, we spent time with each on a tour of San Francisco recently, so join us after the break for our impressions and some sample photos.
Gallery: Sony NEX-F3 press shots
Gallery: Sony Alpha A37 DSLR press shots
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Sony NEX-F3 and A37 cameras hands-on and sample shots originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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LG’s Optimus LTE2 ships this week in Korea, nails down a few more specs
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on LG’s Optimus LTE2 ships this week in Korea, nails down a few more specs
Just in case the world forgot which phone was first with 2GB of RAM, LG has pushed out another press release for its Optimus LTE2 which ships this week in Korea, just as promised. The detailed specs reveal this version ships with a 4.7-inch True HD IPS LCD, and while many of its specs (8MP camera, 1.5GHz dual-core CPU) are identical to its predecessor, it weighs in at an extra 10g, likely owing to the larger 2,150mAh battery. As mentioned previously it also has support for wireless charging and, naturally, the Optimus UI 3.0 detailed earlier. There’s still no word on when we’ll see this one outside of Korea but for now a few specs and pictures will have to hold us over.
LG’s Optimus LTE2 ships this week in Korea, nails down a few more specs originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 23:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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NTT DoCoMo’s Galaxy S III to ship with 2GB RAM?
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on NTT DoCoMo’s Galaxy S III to ship with 2GB RAM?
Ah, Japan. That far east country what begot Mario most always gets to profit from the industry’s more delightful excesses. This time, however, the spoils have less to do with gaming flash and more to do with smartphone specs. In a document recently released by NTT DoCoMo, the carrier’s upcoming dual-core Galaxy S III variant is listed as doubling up on the available RAM, bypassing the standard 1GB announced at its official unveiling. It’s not the first time we’ve seen an OEM shoot for the silicone stars, considering LG’s headline-stealing Optimus LTE2 and monstrous LS970, so the swap could be likely. Nothing’s set in stone quite yet, but given this is Samsung’s flagship wünderphone, we doubt the company wants to be caught playing in its Korean rival’s forward-looking wake.
NTT DoCoMo’s Galaxy S III to ship with 2GB RAM? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 22:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Google Music users granted de-authentication reprieve as company retools activation system
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Google Music users granted de-authentication reprieve as company retools activation system
Google Music users learned of a frightful new policy this morning that dictates a user may de-authorize only four devices in a year, out of ten total activations. While the policy is likely to go unnoticed by the majority of consumers, it instantly created a great pain for those who regularly flash ROMs to their phones and tablets. It seems the road to de-authorization hell is paved with good intentions, however, as Google has since responded to critics with the revelation that it’ll introduce an activation system that accounts for such nuances.
We’ve determined through our own experimentation that Google has temporarily suspended the de-authorization limit of four devices, and while it’s difficult to know how long this reprieve will last, we’re hopeful that it’ll remain in effect until Google implements this new system to recognize duplicate authorizations. Additionally, we’ve learned through our conversations with the company that users may, in fact, sign in to their Google Music account from any number of devices, and it’s only when a tune is deliberately streamed that your smartphone or tablet will be added to the list of ten.
What’s more, while the company was rather insistent that songs couldn’t be streamed to multiple devices at the same time, it seems that Google’s system of checks and balances is spotty at best — we were able to simultaneously stream tunes to three devices without so much as a hiccup. Yes, the system eventually shook its finger at us, but it serves as a nice reminder to have fun while the insanity lasts.
Google Music users granted de-authentication reprieve as company retools activation system originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 22:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sprint’s Android users get carrier billing in Google Play
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Sprint’s Android users get carrier billing in Google Play
American Android users started getting carrier billing in Google Play early this month through T-Mobile (and later AT&T), and now Sprint can join the party. Any app, book, music or video purchase can be tacked on to the monthly bill for your EVO 4G LTE instead of going through Google. The move leaves Verizon as the only major US carrier without a carrier billing option, so you’ll have to sit tight if you own the original US Galaxy Nexus and hate the thought of a separate download bill. We’ve also heard nothing about regional carriers being on the roadmap, but we’ll keep you posted.
Sprint’s Android users get carrier billing in Google Play originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 21:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Razer’s Ouroboros gaming mouse outed by the FCC, transforms to fit lefties
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Razer’s Ouroboros gaming mouse outed by the FCC, transforms to fit lefties
Looking for a rodent to help you frag your way through the competition, southpaw style? The FCC may have just uncovered your new best friend: The Razer Ouroboros gaming mouse. Like the Cyborg RAT series, the Ouroboros features a sliding palm rest and swappable side panels to better fit your mitt. Unlike the RAT, however, Razer’s rodent is completely symmetrical, and therefor, ambidextrous. While Ouroboros may not actually devour its tail, it can at least detach it, switching between wired and wireless modes with relative ease. The versatile vermin appears to pack nine buttons (the regular left and right triggers, three buttons on each side, plus the mouse wheel), a toggle for on-the-fly DPI adjustments, left / right trigger locks, compatibility for Windows 7 and MAC OS X and a charging stand. No word yet on the device’s max DPI sensitivity or price point, but we’ll let you know when Razer makes things official. In the meantime, feel free to browse the rodent’s manual at the source link below.
Razer’s Ouroboros gaming mouse outed by the FCC, transforms to fit lefties originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 21:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam
Samsung’s CES blitz included a tease of five new camcorders, but precious little in the way of launch details. Some of the mystery has ended, as two of the camcorders — the QF20 and W300 — are at last hitting US stores. The QF20 caters to the Internet crowd and, for $350, will let you upload your 20x-zoomed 1080p videos straight to Facebook, Picasa or YouTube without thrusting a computer into the process. If you’re more concerned about your camera surviving a rafting trip than producing viral videos, the W300 will give you dustproofing, 15-foot waterproofing and 6-foot shockproofing in a pocketable form for a more frugal $160. We’re still waiting on launches for the camcorders’ closely-related F80, Q20 and W350 (pictured) cousins, but for now you can catch full details of the QF20 and W300 after the break.
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Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 20:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Intel launches youth-focused iQ webzine, tells its brand story through aggregation
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Intel launches youth-focused iQ webzine, tells its brand story through aggregation
It’s like Highlights for kids, but with a decidedly techno-centric spin. The company known more for what it’s put inside our gadgetry has just unveiled a new digital magazine, iQ, intended for the youthful, über-connected masses. Looking much like Flipboard in design and borrowing a live tile-ish approach, the internally-curated Intel webzine culls content from outside pubs and mixes it in with original and partner-contributed pieces to, as EIC Bryan Rhoads puts it, “tell… the bigger story of who we are as a brand.” Indeed, it may do just that via the circuitous route of social recommendations, given that each news box grows in prominence along with its viral importance. There’s no paid or free app to download, just a simple URL to link you to that dynamic “front page.” So, if you feel your angst-ridden teenagers are in need of an industry-specific educational focus, this might be one site to add to their bookmarks.
Intel launches youth-focused iQ webzine, tells its brand story through aggregation originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 20:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Netflix web streaming interface gets a new look with bigger icons, embedded previews
May 17th
Here are the latest reports on Netflix web streaming interface gets a new look with bigger icons, embedded previews
With the exception of tweaks for new features like HD video and closed captioning Netflix’s Silverlight-based web player has been largely unchanged for years, but today everything is being reworked. As detailed in a post on the company’s blog, PC and Mac users (no word on ChromeOS) the size of the player controls now scale to the window they’re in and replace words with icons. Other new features users will notice is the ability to preview additional episodes of TV series without stopping the stream, title information that pops up when the stream is paused and that full screen viewing now has the same options as the windows player. The finale tweak is that the back to browsing button that brings viewers back to their queue has shifted from the bottom right to the top left. Hit the blog for the full breakdown, or just expect a surprise tomorrow when you’re watching Downton Abbey at work Drive in the comfort of your own home during leisure time.
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Netflix web streaming interface gets a new look with bigger icons, embedded previews originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 20:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.