Firmware
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iPhone 4S gets new iOS 5.0.1 build, file system now accessible by PC
Slashgear &bull Dec 16, 2011
For those of you on the developer tip, you're more than likely already working on the update that goes by the number 5.1, but for us lowly peasants, there a new build of 5.0.1 out there today for the iPhone… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Apple iPhone
- Apple
- Firmware
- 5.1
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Sony firmware for NEX-3, 5 and 3C brings LA-EA2 adapter support
Digital Photography Review &bull Dec 15, 2011
Sony has updated the firmware for its NEX-3, NEX-5 and NEX-C3 cameras to offer support for the LA-EA2 SLT-style autofocus A-mount adapter. Firmware version 05 for the NEX-3 and NEX-5, and version 02 for the NEX-C3 are now available from… Full Story »
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New NEX Firmware Enables Translucent Mirror Adapter Compatibility
Sony Rumors &bull Dec 15, 2011
Christmas is coming a bit early for owners of the NEX-3, NEX-5, NEX-C3 cameras and NEX-VG10 and NEX-FS100U camcorders. Sony has just announced a new NEX firmware update ( 2.0v for Lens/Adapter) for the mentioned cameras and camcorders which adds… Full Story »
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus Hands-on
Slashgear &bull Dec 15, 2011
After weeks of waiting, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE has finally arrived. It's hardly an unfamiliar phone - after all, we reviewed the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus back in November, coming away charmed by its combination of 720p HD display and… Full Story »
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Slingbox for Google TV live through web app
Electronista &bull Dec 15, 2011
Sling Media has finally released a web app that allows Logitech Revue Google TV users to access its Slingbox service. We sampled the feature nearly one year ago at CES, and a beta showed up late in May that allowed… Full Story »
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Sony Ericsson outs alpha Android 4.0 ROM for some Xperias
Electronista &bull Dec 15, 2011
Sony Ericsson has, for the first time in its history, publicly released an alpha ROM of firmware for its phones. Android 4.0.1 for the Xperia arc, Xperia neo V, and Xperia ray is meant for experienced developers who know it… Full Story »
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Brainlink gives your TVs, gadgets, and robots a new brain - ExtremeTech
Gadgets News on Google News &bull Dec 15, 2011
Have you ever looked at your television and wished it was a little more intelligent? Or how about your sad, wall-butting first-generation Roomba; wouldn't it be nice to upgrade his sensors and give his piddly brain a little more oomph?… Full Story »
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T-Mobile Rolling-Out Android 2.3.5 For The Samsung Galaxy S II [Latest Galaxy S II Software Update Now Available For T-Mobile Users; Brings Software Version T989VUVKL1 With A Few Enhancements & Improvements]
Technology Gadgets and Curiosities &bull Dec 15, 2011
T-Mobile officially began selling the white Samsung Galaxy S II yesterday and as of today, it looks like the handset has an update available. Of course, the update is not only available for the white Galaxy S II, but also… Full Story »
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TouchWizzed Ice Cream Sandwich leaks for Samsung Galaxy S II
Engadget Mobile &bull Dec 15, 2011
Like to dabble in the dark arts of smartphone ROM flashing? Got a Samsung Galaxy S II? Well, get ready to weigh up the pros and cons, because here's another tempting slice of Ice Cream Sandwich. A leaked version of… Full Story »
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Intel enters licenseing deal with Inside Secure for NFC tech
Engadget Mobile &bull Dec 15, 2011
Intel's NFC aspirations are hardly a secret. The company showed off a Medfield-powered tablet at IDF sporting the tech and it's partnered with MasterCard -- promising to bring PayPass checkouts to Ultrabooks. Now Chipzilla is putting the final pieces of the equation in place… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Smartphone
- Firmware
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Intel to Build Chips with NFC Support [Intel Ultrabooks, Notebook, Desktop Chips to Have NFC Support in the Future; Intel-Powered Smartphones & Tablets, Too?]
Technology Gadgets and Curiosities &bull Dec 14, 2011
While not having a significant presence in the smartphone and tablet market, recent moves by Intel suggest that the company might be planning to establish iteslf as a provider of desktop, notebook and mobile chips with NFC capability. Intel dominates… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Smartphone
- Firmware
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How the Kindle Touch jailbreak was discovered
Hackaday Gadgets Blog &bull Dec 14, 2011
The Kindle Touch has been rooted! There's a proof video embedded after the break, but the best part about this discovery is that [Yifan Lu] wrote in-depth about how he discovered and exploited a security hole in the device. The… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Firmware
- Amazon
- Amazon Kindle
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Untethered iOS 5 and 5.0.1 jailbreak release is imminent
Geek.com &bull Dec 14, 2011The wait for an untethered iOS 5 jailbreak is almost over - at least for some of us. Developer pod2g has announced that the hack is ready, and only waiting on some final testing. The Apple TV 2, running 4.4.3,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Apple
- Firmware
- Apple iPad
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Zelda: Minish Cap, Wario Land 4 Among 3DS Ambassador GBA Games Coming Friday
Sony PSP News on 1UP &bull Dec 14, 2011
The ten free Game Boy Advance games being given away to early 3DS adopters have been dated -- for Japan and Europe, at least. The games will become available in those regions this Friday, December 16. There had been some… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Game Boy Advance
- Firmware
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Roku Keeps The Updates Rolling, Adds More Motion Games, MKV Support And Soon, An iPhone App
Tech Crunch &bull Dec 14, 2011
Matt is currently working as a writer for TechCrunch. Matt Burns is a family man first and attempts to be a writer second. Born and raised in the heart of the automotive world, only cars eclipse his love of gadgets.… Full Story »
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Federal judge dismisses class-action suit against Sony, 'Other OS' feature remains dormant
Engadget &bull Dec 14, 2011
Last year, a group of disgruntled gamers filed a class-action lawsuit against Sony over its decision to remove the "Install Other OS" feature from its PS3 firmware. Last week, though, their case was dismissed by US District Judge Richard Seeborg,… Full Story »
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Topics:
- Sony
- Firmware
- Playstation 3
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Kobo Vox (green)
Tech Reviews on CNET &bull Dec 14, 2011
The good:The $199 Kobo Vox is a relatively affordable Android-based tablet, with a reasonably attractive design, and an expansion slot for more memory beyond its internal 8GB. Kobo's e-reading app and e-book store are integrated into the device and you also get access to GetJar for downloading free apps. The bad:Books don't load as quickly as they should, the screen isn't incredibly responsive, the battery life is only OK, and the device ships with what appears to be a proprietary cable for charging and transferring files. There's no access to the full Android Market. The bottom line:While it's relatively affordable,… Full Story »
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Kobo Vox (blue)
Tech Reviews on CNET &bull Dec 14, 2011
The good:The $199 Kobo Vox is a relatively affordable Android-based tablet, with a reasonably attractive design, and an expansion slot for more memory beyond its internal 8GB. Kobo's e-reading app and e-book store are integrated into the device and you also get access to GetJar for downloading free apps. The bad:Books don't load as quickly as they should, the screen isn't incredibly responsive, the battery life is only OK, and the device ships with what appears to be a proprietary cable for charging and transferring files. There's no access to the full Android… Full Story »
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Kobo Vox (pink)
Tech Reviews on CNET &bull Dec 14, 2011
The good:The $199 Kobo Vox is a relatively affordable Android-based tablet, with a reasonably attractive design, and an expansion slot for more memory beyond its internal 8GB. Kobo's e-reading app and e-book store are integrated into the device and you also get access to GetJar for downloading free apps. The bad:Books don't load as quickly as they should, the screen isn't incredibly responsive, the battery life is only OK, and the device ships with what appears to be a proprietary cable for charging and transferring files. There's no access to the full Android… Full Story »
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Apple Corrects Fan Issues On Its Thunderbolt Displays
100 Cute Tech Blog &bull Dec 14, 2011Apple has today rolled out a new firmware update to its line of Thunderbolt Displays with the aim of correcting the fan issues a number of users have reported experiencing with the new Thunderbolts displays. The new firmware update version… Full Story »

