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HP planning Veer launch party for May 2nd, AT&T brings cake for webOS 3.0 devs

EasyReadArticles.com — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:07:00 +0000

We still don’t have a solid release date for HP’s tiny Veer — we’ve been told it’s “coming around the corner” and will be here “soon” — but if we were the guessing type, we’d say that the pint-sized webOS 2.2 smartphone will hit the market on or about the 2nd of May. That’s because a PreCentral reader stumbled across what looks like an official invitation to an “HP Veer Launch Party Event” in Los Angeles on that very date, and it’s typically fairly difficult to launch a handset without a handset to launch, if you know what we mean. Still, this looks like a business-to-business event, so we wouldn’t circle your calendar quite yet — but if you’ve already got that red marker out, you might want to put a X over May 12th instead. That’s the day that AT&T is hosting a webOS 3.0 developer webcast — which might be worth attending in and of itself — but is particularly noteworthy given that HP hasn’t announced carriers for the Veer or SIM-slot packing HP TouchPad just yet.

[Thanks, Brian L.]

HP planning Veer launch party for May 2nd, AT&T brings cake for webOS 3.0 devs originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 17 Apr 2011 17:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Microsoft details Kinect SDK for Windows PC, promises ‘robust skeletal tracking’ (update)

EasyReadArticles.com — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 16:54:00 +0000

Sure, a lack of first-party tools never kept you from bending the Kinect to your diabolical whim, but Microsoft’s taking some time out at MIX 11 to talk about the official Kinect SDK for Windows and show off a few demos. Mind you, all of that’s going to happen on stage over the course of the next hour, so we don’t have many details for you right now, but Redmond says devs will have access to not only the basic color and infrared depth cameras, but “robust skeletal tracking” of two simultaneous individuals as well, and perhaps most excitingly, full access to the Kinect’s array of four microphones for noise canceling and voice recognition complete with API support. Hate to say it, Kinect hackers, but the bar’s about to be bumped up. Keep it locked right here and we’ll let you know if the Microsofties reveal anything else fun!

Update: Yep, we’re getting some Kinect SDK details now — Microsoft says you’ll be able to write Kinect apps for PC in Visual Basic, C#, and C++, and they’re showing off basic coding now… with just a few minutes of work in Visual Studio, they had a program that could draw lines using the wave of a hand.

Update 2: Okay, we just saw some straight-up Minority Report fun here — a guided astronomical tour of the universe controlled by Kinect, and a motorized lounge chair! Connection permitting, we’ll have video up soon.

Microsoft details Kinect SDK for Windows PC, promises ‘robust skeletal tracking’ (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 12:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nokia sells Qt commercial licensing and services business to Digia

EasyReadArticles.com — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 09:32:00 +0000

Now that Nokia has shifted to a Windows Phone-centric smartphone strategy, it’s only natural for the company to divest itself of responsibility with regard to the Qt framework at the heart of Symbian and MeeGo development — a platform Nokia acquired from Trolltech back in January of 2008. We just got word that Digia will acquire the Qt commercial licensing and services business from Nokia, including the transfer of some 3,500 desktop and embedded customers actively using Qt today. Sebastian Nyström, Nokia Vice President, Application and Service Frameworks, had this to say about the agreement:

“Nokia will continue to invest in developing Qt as a cross-platform framework for mobile, desktop and embedded segments, focusing on open source development and expansion, we wanted a partner who can drive the commercial licensing and services business around Qt. Digia has proven, in-depth Qt expertise, operational excellence and a keen interest in growing and improving the overall Qt community and so well positioned to expand the Qt Commercial licensing and services business.”

So, if you’re interested in developing in Qt commercially, Digia will be your contact just as soon as the transaction completes sometime later this month.

[Thanks, Nisse]

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Nokia sells Qt commercial licensing and services business to Digia originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Mar 2011 05:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple iOS 4.3 GM available now to developers

EasyReadArticles.com — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:13:00 +0000

That’s right, kids! The Golden Master version of iOS 4.3 has become available — it’s seeding as we speak. If you do any development on the iPad, iPhone or iPod touch, and you’re ready to get to partake in (or even dev for) all the new AirPlay and Personal Hotspot capabilities (for starters), you know where to go. As for the rest of us, we guess we’ll have to wait until the OS gets its official release on March 11. By the way, there’s no word of an OS update for Apple TV yet. Sorry, kids. That’s what they call “tough love.”

[Thanks, Gregg!]

Apple iOS 4.3 GM available now to developers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Steorn peddles Orbo development kit, snake oil optional

EasyReadArticles.com — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 00:27:00 +0000

With Steorn’s track record, you’d think that the company wouldn’t be in such a hurry to put its “free energy” technology under a microscope. Then again, maybe once it has your €399 (roughly $550) your thoughts on the subject really aren’t that important anyways. Regardless, we’re a wee bit skeptical of anyone who claims to have made a miraculous scientific breakthrough, refuses to explain said scientific breakthrough, and then asks you to cut them a check. But maybe you’re a more trustworthy type: In that case, to build an Orbo device for yourself and access to the Steorn Knowledge Development Base, hit the source link. But don’t say we didn’t warn you.

Steorn peddles Orbo development kit, snake oil optional originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Oct 2010 20:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Redspotgames has plans for further Dreamcast development

EasyReadArticles.com — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 01:53:00 +0000

Whether you’re still lugging around that old Dreamcast, or you have a new-fangled mod or an emulator of some sort handy, have heart: you’re not the only one keeping the dream alive! If the kids at Redspotgames have their way, they’ll keep publishing games for the venerable (and defunct) console — that is, according to marketing and sales director Adrian Loudero, who spent some time chatting with Joystiq at Gamescon last week. “We have seen some stuff on the PC, and we [are] talking to to the companies to see if they will agree to release on the Dreamcast,” he said. “We also have plans for 2011, maybe a new release, but this is really all I can say right now.” Attention to the beloved platform is a labor of love, obviously — the company sells “a few thousand copies” of titles it releases, and has recently started developing games for WiiWare and Xbox Live Arcade to stay afloat. Whatever it takes, right?

Redspotgames has plans for further Dreamcast development originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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VMware Ready logo program to third-party applications

Easy Read — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:16:18 +0000

This week, VMware opened its VMware Ready logo program to third-party applications and middleware. In a perfect world, this extension of the program will enable IT buyers to determine at a glance whether the software is tested and supported in VMware environments. – Tech Target