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Nilay Patel Year:by , posted Aug 25th 2007 at 12:51PM Source Site:engadget
We thought today would be, well, fitting to start our new technology law series Know Your Rights, written by Engadgets own totally punk copyright attorney Nilay Patel, of the Chicago firm Agency 68. In it well try to answer some fundamental tech-law questions to help you stay out of trouble in this brave new world.
Disclaimer: Although this post was written by an attorney, it is not meant as legal advice or analysis and should not be taken as such.
Theres only one legal question on everyones mind this afternoon, and were going to cut right to it, in Q and A format:
Is it illegal to unlock my iPhone?
No!
Really?
Well, no, but...
I knew it....
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Darren Murph Year:by , posted Aug 25th 2007 at 12:51PM Source Site:engadget
As researchers continue to forge ahead in their quest to create commercially viable flexible displays, a new team from Canada has apparently unearthed a breakthrough of sorts. Reportedly, the crew has been able to conjure up a full-color display which boasts pixels made from photonic crystals, and by "bonding them to an electroactive polymer that expands when a voltage is applied to it," the colors of the pixels change. According to André Arsenault of the University of Toronto, the newfangled devices "can be viewed just as well in bright
sunlight as in indoor light," and if all goes as planned, we could be seeing a whole lot more of these promising units "in as little as two years" when the startup Opalux looks to fit these bendable creations into billboards, handheld gadgetry, and anyth...
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Evan Blass Year:by , posted Aug 25th 2007 at 12:51PM Source Site:engadget
So we were noodling around the laptop section at Best Buy the other day, semi-shocked at the relatively frenzied activity at the big box retailer, when we happened to glance over and notice a very lonely device being ignored by the throngs of shoppers. That poor, unloved gadget was none other than the Sony Reader, which saw a fair amount of hype prior to its (perpetually-delayed) release, but now seems to have basically slipped off most peoples radar. Are people buying this thing? Has it developed a following? Is there a community devoted to software and hardware hacks? Were honestly not sure, which lead us to wonder how Sony could have changed things up to make the Reader -- in general, a solid concept -- a more desirable purchase for
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Donald Melanson Year:by , posted Aug 25th 2007 at 12:51PM Source Site:engadget
It looks like those not satisfied with the current security measures on their vehicle will soon have another option at their disposal for some added peace of mind, with ATRDs new M10 device set to offer some fingerprint scanning as a means of last resort. The system can apparently be retrofitted into just about any vehicle, with a variety of different modules available to integrate it with various alarm and immobilization systems. With the device installed, youll have to first put the key in your vehicle to start the electronics, and then place your finger on the scanner in order to start the ignition. For those sharing a vehicle, youll be able store up to ten different prints, and theres also a "valet mode" thatll let others drive the vehicle. No word on a price or release date, but ...
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Darren Murph Year:by , posted Aug 25th 2007 at 12:51PM Source Site:engadget
Rest assured, weve witnessed our fair share of hardcore devices, and while weve seen fancy LCDs that purport to be waterproof, AQUiVOs IP56-rated weather resistant LCD took one on the chin to prove its claim. The aluminum-framed, completely sealed HDTV was hoisted onto a wall outside, and with little mercy shown, a fire hose blast tried its best to infiltrate the screen. Amazingly enough, the display appeared
relatively untouched after its midday shower, and if youve got those skeptical genes, feel free to check out the video for yourself after the break.
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Sean Cooper Year:by , posted Aug 24th 2007 at 4:00PM Source Site:engadget
The iPhone is getting used and abused today with a second software-only unlocking solution making itself known. Uniquephones has now surprised with word that it will be offering a downloadable software unlock service between 12 and 2 PM EST tomorrow at iphoneunlocking.com. Pricing will be somewhere between $25 and $50 with a 25 to 50 percent discount for people who have already signed up for the service -- apparently as many as 450,000 already have.
Read - iPhone Unlockers Lining Up
Read - iPhoneunlocking.com (not active until tomorrow)...
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Donald Melanson Year:by , posted Aug 24th 2007 at 4:00PM Source Site:engadget
Researchers at University College London look to have taken a slightly unconventional approach in their studies on fear, with the BBC reporting that theyve crafted a "Pac-Man-like" game that boasts the added risk of electric shock. Apparently, volunteers play the game while an MRI scanner monitors them, moving a blue triangle through a 2D maze while trying to avoid a red dot "predator." If that dot catches them, they receive an electric shock. As that danger neared , the researchers found that players stopped using their their prefrontal cortex in their forebrain and instead relied on their midbrain area, which controls "gut-level reflexes." At least thats what theyre saying. We have a sneaking suspicion it may all just be an elaborate trick the researchers play on freshman students.
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Joshua Topolsky Year:by , posted Aug 24th 2007 at 4:00PM Source Site:engadget
It seems possible that Palm took our advice when we asked the company to "stop keeping us in the dark," because the last few days have been filled with transparency. The latest bit of see-through from the PDA-maker comes today in the form of a denial concerning the recent Barrons news that the companys sorta-kinda-laptop, the Foleo, would be delayed due to syncing problems. According to Palms director of communications, Jim Christensen, "As stated on May 30, U.S. availability for the Palm Foleo mobile companion will begin this summer. We will let you know if this changes," which runs contrary to rumored street dates for the laptop, and to what Deutsche Bank analyst Jonanthan Goldman reported on Wednesday. The company has had its
share of activity over the past two weeks, including s...
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Joshua Topolsky Year:by , posted Aug 24th 2007 at 4:00PM Source Site:engadget
You probably started to think that your good buddies over at GamePark Holdings were going to leave you high and dry on a new iteration of their Linux-based, homebrewers dream -- the GP2X -- seeing as its been over a year since weve heard any stirrings beyond the recently released Commercial Interface Board. Well, thats all a-changin, as weve just gotten word that the brand-spanking-new GP2X F-200 is on its way out this October, sporting a handsome white finish. The specs dont deviate drastically from the GP2X F-100, utilizing the same dual core ARM920T processors for host and video number crunching, 64MB of RAM, and SD card support. Where the new model does differ, however, is with the addition of a 320 x 240 QVGA touchscreen (with stylus), and a
complete redesign of the gamepad, mo...
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Darren Murph Year:by , posted Aug 24th 2007 at 4:00PM Source Site:engadget
Sure, baseball season is far from over, but here in the US of A, the onset of September directs all eyes to one sport. Thankfully, the SportsCast Wireless Football Scoreboard has made a timely entrance onto the scene, allowing NFL fans everywhere to see updates of scores across the league. The device requires no subscription to operate, and enables you to choose a "feature game" to highlight while the matches of lesser importance are shown below. Interestingly, the unit claims to receive updates every 15 minutes "via satellite signal (Ambient?)," and also sports a clock that sets itself. Sadly, the $99 wireless scoreboard wont be shipping out to pigskin fans for another month, so youll have to keep track of the first few weeks the old fashioned way.
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Donald Melanson Year:by , posted Aug 24th 2007 at 4:00PM Source Site:engadget
While HDMI-equipped Xbox 360 Premiums are already fast making their way out into the wild, it looks like Best Buy may have now inadvertently added some further confusion to the SKU situation with a listing for an "Xbox 360 Core System w/ HDMI." Such a system would certainly be news to us but, as you can see above, the image for the system in question quite clearly shows a Premium box, which also happens to match the $349.99 price listed (previously confirmed as the price for the HDMI-equipped Premiums). Those willing to take their chances on the mystery system, however, can put in a pre-order now, with it apparently set to ship on September 1st.
[Thanks, Bret and Brad]
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