NYT: Hulu planning iPad app, might be subscription based

We’ve been hearing whispers about a Hulu app for the iPad since the day Apple’s tablet was announced, and things are starting to pick up steam: the New York Times says four different people familiar with Hulu’s plans have said the app is coming, and that it will potentially require a subscription fee. That either makes a lot of sense (if you’re a TV network exec looking to keep the Aston padding on your paycheck) or absolutely none at all (if you’re everyone else), but it certainly seems like it’s happening — especially since Hulu CEO Jason Kilar told the Times that he’s “open to subscriptions as a complement to the ad-supported model.” That’s as close to a confirmation as we’ve ever heard, but we’ve got a feeling Apple’s putting the full-court press on Hulu and other networks like CBS — we’d expect to see this go from rumor to reality relatively soon.

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IE9 demoed on Ion-based Eee PC with full GPU acceleration

Although we were a little more focused on Windows Phone 7 Series when we went to MIX 10, Microsoft’s other big announcement at the conference was Internet Explorer 9, which offers HTML5 support and support for GPU acceleration throughout the browsing experience. We saw a few demos of the system in action at MIX, but this video from NVIDIA does a little better job showing how helpful that extra GPU boost can be — IE9 running on the Ion 2-based Eee PC 1201PN smokes a regular Atom-based netbook across a suite of tests. What that’s going to mean for battery life is up in the air, especially since the GPU on an Optimus system like the 1201PN kicks in automatically, but it’s pretty cool to see a netbook browsing the web at almost desktop-like speeds. Check the video after the break.

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Sprint rolls out new 30 day 'money back guarantee' trial, claims it's not a promo

Every so often, an American wireless carrier will toss out a no-holds-barred 15 or 30-day money back guarantee, likely initiated to spur customer walk-ins, and in turn, boost the adoption rate. Sprint, however, is sick and tired (but mostly tired) of playing such games, and it has today announced a new “Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money-Back” program that it has no current intentions of ever nixing. We spoke to Sprint this morning regarding the news, and a spokesperson affirmed that it will be in place for the foreseeable future, with no expiration date already dialed up in the background. The new deal (which starts tomorrow, all kidding aside) enables any customer to open up a new line of Sprint service for 30 days; if they aren’t feeling it, they’ll get “reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the early termination fee waived, get a full refund for service plan monthly recurring charges incurred and get all associated taxes and Sprint surcharges associated with these charges waived.” We’ll confess — that’s pretty darn thorough, but do you seriously expect to return that EVO 4G? No, no you don’t.

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ASUS's Jonney Shih confirms two tablets, one for Googlites, one for Microsofties

We’ve been hearing talk of an Eee Pad since the end of 2009, even getting a sort of unofficial, official confirmation of its existence from from ASUS exec Eric Chen. Now company chairman Jonney Shih has confirmed not only one tablet, but two. “Netbooks are the best combination of personal computing and cloud computing, but between netbooks and smartphones and e-readers, we think there will be a space for something like a tablet or slate PC.” This is where ASUS will insert a pair of models set to be unveiled sometime this year. One is said to run a Google OS of some sort, either Android or Chrome, the other running Windows. We’re expecting some level of hardware differentiation between the two as well, but at this point we don’t know anything else — except that the Google flavored version “will have a lot of media.” We like media.

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The exclusive AMOLED media player with 16 million colours: Cowon J3

 

Have you seen any AMOLED media player with 16 million colours? Well if not then check this stylish Cowon J3. This media player is a Reddot design award winner and its unveiled in Korea. This smashing player is wonderful in looks; its dashing 3.3 inch of AMOLED touchscreen offers vibrant 16,000,000 colours which will give you a thunderstruck. It has a thickness of 9.9mm and you can get this player in 4GB, 8GB and 16GB of sizes. This player looks like a mobile phone and is pretty cool!

The cowon PMP supports many file formats like wav, ogg, mp3, avi, wma, ape audio, Divx, wmv7/8/9, XviD, asf etc. Other common features like a Bluetooth, FM tuner, microSDHC/SD card slot, built-in T-DMB includes in the list. This smashing player also has TV output and built-in speaker. Dictionary and Flash Lite player are also the additional advantage of having this player. Well there is no information about its pricing in the market but hope it will release soon.

 

Firefox for Mobile (Fennec) escapes in a rough Android port

It’s slow, jerky, and may not even work on your Android device even after installing the 41MB package. But it’s FireFox for Mobile (aka, Fennec) on Android, brother, and isn’t that worth the hassle? Based on our experience with it on the N900, the only gold platform at the moment, it most definintely is. MartinSchirr of Android Forums is credited with the port and it’s your best option until the cats at Mozilla issues a formal Android release (currently in Pre-Alpha) later this year as expected. Check the video after the break if you want to experience it right now, mess free.

[Thanks, Will]

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Firefox for Mobile (Fennec) escapes in a rough Android port originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 31 Mar 2010 02:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPad's trailing costs: like the iPod touch, only bigger?

Whether or not you think the iPad is in and of itself a worthy purchase, let’s not forget the investment doesn’t end at the retail counter or online shopping cart. Two little newsbits have popped up to serve as a helpful reminder to just that effect. The first comes way of verbiage from the iPad end-user licensing agreement dug up by MacRumors; in a nutshell, it suggests that while iPad OS 4.x updates will be provided gratis, subsequent releases (5.x, 6.x, and so on) could be offered at a premium, à la how iPod touch handles firmware. This is far from a confirmation, but it’s well within Apple’s right to do so. The second bit is derived by The Consumerist by way a supposed leaked app store video. Comparing the prices of iPad-optimized software with the iPhone equivalents showed quite a hefty uptick in consumer cost — e.g., $4.99 Flight Control HD vs. $0.99 Flight Control. The pool of eight apps seen in the video would cost $53 in all to purchase, while the same set for the iPhone is $27. That screen real estate don’t come cheap, y’know — that is, should the prices seen prove legit. At this point we can’t confirm, and more than likely, we won’t know for sure until the eleventh hour.

iPad’s trailing costs: like the iPod touch, only bigger? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 30 Mar 2010 21:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Battalion Touch CZ-11 multitouch gaming laptop gets Core i7 processor, keeps things classy

iBuyPower’s back with a refresh to its simple, yet understated 15-inch touchscreen gaming notebook. The Battalion Touch CZ-11, newly announced today, features a Intel Core i7 processor, ATI Radeon HD 5650 graphics, a 15.6-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080) multitouch display, 4GB memory, 500GB storage, WiFi b/g/n, and optional Blu-ray — not too shabby, right? Prices start at $1,100 and climbs skyward fast — hit the source link to see for yourself. And don’t worry — the flames are optional. PR after the break.

Gallery: iBUYPOWER Announces Availability of Battalion Touch CZ-11

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Bluetooth GPS Receivers, Nokia 6303 Accessories Keeps you Hands Free

Nokia 6303 has already put the mobile phone stage on fire and the various Nokia 6303 Accessories are all set to aggravate the fire. The phone comes embed with the latest feature which allows it to be used as a Sat Nav device and is preinstalled with Nokia Maps. This feature makes sure whichever place you wish to find on earth is just a touch away. It seems you are a bit worried of using this device while driving but do not worry anymore Nokia has also taken care of this.

The answer to all your worries regarding the use of the Nokia Maps while driving lies in a single device called the Bluetooth GPS Receiver. The Bluetooth LD-4W device is custom made to work with the Nokia 6303. Through this device your phone will know where you are and guide you further to wherever you want to go. It of course needs to be charged at regular intervals. Your phone charger can be used to charge it. Have it and have fun locating the places you wish to go at your fingertip.

Verizon begins Android 2.1 update rollout for Motorola Droid

Flippin’ finally, right? Verizon Wireless put the long-awaited Android 2.1 update on hold for its cadre of Motorola Droid owners earlier in the month, with an all-too-vague “TBD” as the only detail as to when we could look for it to actually, really land. We’ve just happened upon what looks to be an internal Verizon email that went out this morning, and sure enough, it sounds as if the update will at long last begin hitting Droid owners in just a few minutes. At noon on 3/30 (that’s today, vaquero), a grand total of 1,000 users will receive notification of the update, while 9,000 more will get a similar alert just before midnight. If all goes well, the rest of ya will see v2.1 slide down starting on Thursday, though it looks as if patience will be your only friend as you await your turn. Head on past the break for the full memo, but don’t get your hopes up too high — wouldn’t want to be let down again, would you buttercup?

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Windows 7 is safer when the admin isn't around

Not that we necessarily needed a report to tell us this, but the fewer privileges you afford yourself as a Windows user, the more secure your operating system becomes. Such is the conclusion of a new report from BeyondTrust, a company that — surprise, surprise — sells software for “privileged access management.” The only way we use Windows 7 is as admins and we’ve never had a moment’s bother, but some of you like stats, and others among you might be involved in business, which tends to make people a little more antsy about these things. So for your collective sake, let there be pie charts! The report looks into vulnerabilities disclosed by Microsoft during 2009 and concludes that all 55 reported Microsoft Office issues and 94 percent of the 33 listed for IE could be prevented by simply running a standard user account. Or using better software, presumably. Hit the PDF source for more info — go on, it’s not like you have anything better to do while waiting for the Large Hadron Collider to go boom.

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Gigantic ASUS periodical reveals and specs numerous new laptops

Curious what’s inside a new ASUS laptop? Then Notebook Review has the treat for you — earlier this month, forumite David took the time to download the company’s massive 108MB ASUS World Magazine PDF and laid out the spec sheets for not one, not two, but a veritable smörgåsbord of potent portables. There’s 36 in all; we’ve told you about some of them before, to be sure — but others are getting solid specs for the first time, and there are even a few diamonds in the rough. Enough chit-chat, on with the show!

• U-series: Otherwise known as ASUS’ Bamboo Collection, the U-series laptops were highlighted at CES, where we discovered they would have Core i5 CPUs and USB 3.0 support. Well, that’s not the whole story. They’ve also all got NVIDIA Optimus auto-switching graphics between an onboard Intel GMA HD and the GeForce 310M 1GB. Oh, and forget Core i5 — these machines support processors all the way up to the 2.66GHz Core i7-620M. Highlight: The U30JC, with a combo Blu-ray drive and a chiclet keyboard that won a iF Product Design Award.
• UL-series: ASUS for “UnLimited,” you can read UL as “ultra low,” as in Intel’s ultra low voltage (ULV) processors that provide 8+ hours of battery life and let these notebooks stay cool despite being under an inch thin. We saw the UL80JT sport NVIDIA Optimus at CES and got hands-on with the Optimus-equipped UL50VF; now, the UL30JT now has it as well. Highlight: That same UL50VF, with an estimated 12+ hours of battery life.

More after the break — save pricing and availability, unfortunately — or feel free to hit up the source link to download the entire electronic magazine for yourself.

Gallery: ASUS eMagazine for March 2010

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US Airways finally secures Gogo in-flight WiFi, adding to all A321's by June

We heard last summer that 2010 would be the year for US Airways to gain in-flight internet, and sure enough, America’s worst legacy airline has made good on said promise. As of now, a grand total of five Airbus A321 planes are equipped with Gogo, and if you’re lucky enough to end up on one, you’ll get a single free session through June 1st provided that you’re a first-time Gogo user. Speaking of early June, that’s when all 51 of the outfit’s A321’s will be lit with WiFi, and better still, you’ll be able to see right away if your flight will be wired (or unwired, as it were) at the time of booking. There’s no mention of expansion plans beyond that, and we still haven’t received an apology for refusing us a gratis glass of water on a 6.5 hour flight in August of 2008. No, we’re not bitter. At all.

US Airways finally secures Gogo in-flight WiFi, adding to all A321’s by June originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Exclusive: Dell Aero hands-on and UI walkthrough (video)

We took a look at the Dell Aero during last week’s CTIA bonanza, but AT&T and Dell weren’t exactly forthcoming with letting us take the UI for a spin. Luckily, we’re pretty resourceful folks, so we’ve wrangled some face time with a functioning device, and walked away with some insight into the phone’s unique personality. Read on after the break for a bulleted breakdown of exactly what this phone is all about, a video of the Aero in action, and make sure to feast your eyes on the gallery below.

Gallery: Dell Aero hands-on and UI walkthrough

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Samsung presents Tiffy and Matt accessories

Samsung has just pushed out a all new range of designer cellphone accessories co-branding it with Tippy & Matthew. Appealing mainly to women the range includes designer back covers for Samsung Anycall devices, leather cases and strap. The worlds second largest cellphone manufacturer for years has presented some of the best designs appealing to women. With this new range of accessories rolled out with the aim to give rebirth to women style, Samsung only pushes deeper into a market that it already dominates.

How about some super smartphones Samsung?

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