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Skyfire, You Could Be My Hero

Submitted by Matt Whitlock on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 22:54

I like a lot of things about the iPhone, but the one thing it does I'm totally jealous of is how it handles mobile web browsing. Practically porting a desktop web browser wasn't only smart, it was brilliant. As of this moment, nothing holds a candle to iPhone's web support... unless what I've seen of Skyfire comes true.

Bathomatic, The Automated Bathtub Filler, Hits ISE

Submitted by CE Pro on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 18:26
The bathomatic automatically lowers the motorized plug, fills up the bathtub to a predetermined temperature and depth, and can even add bubble bath and fragrances to the water.

Dr. DivX Saves The Day

Submitted by ZatzNotFunny on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 14:30

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Those who’ve been around ZNF since my early TiVoToGo tutorial days should remember my fondness for the Dr. DivX video conversion utility. I’m not sure what led DivX to kill the original app, but every now and then I do find a use for the re-released open source version.

Vantage to Offer WattStopper Miro as ?Enspire? Wireless Lighting System

Submitted by CE Pro on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 12:20
Vantage/Legrand, a leading manufacturer of lighting control and home automation systems, is rolling out the Enspire line of wireless control systems, borrowed from sister company Watt Stopper/Legrand.

BitTorrent Gets More Industry Support? In Norway

Submitted by ZatzNotFunny on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 09:43

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Eirik Solheim alerted me that Norwegian Broadcasting is embracing BitTorrent:

As one of many ways to reach people with our content we have decided to do an experiment and make one of our most popular television series available through BitTorrent. The files are MPEG4 H.264, 1024?576 25fps, 3 Mbit/s. No DRM.

Dave Dumps HD DVD

Submitted by ZatzNotFunny on Wed, 01/30/2008 - 07:47

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Yep, I’m putting my money where my mouth is - listing my HD DVD player on ebay and updating my Netflix account (above). Toshiba may have purchased a $2.7 million Super Bowl ad spot, but that’s the last gasp of a dead format.

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