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ToneCheck Stops You from Sending Passive Aggressive (or Plain Aggressive) Emails [Downloads]

Windows only (for now): ToneCheck is an email plug-in that checks the content of your emails for tone and alerts you to language that may be misunderstood or interpreted as particularly negative. More
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iPhone uploads limited by defect

NEW YORK -- In the latest snag for the iPhone 4, AT&T said Wednesday that a software defect in its network is limiting data uploads from the phone in some areas. That means it takes longer for users to send pictures, video and other content from the phone.
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Watch The Onion Take On the Future’s News Today [The Onion]

The Onion , that venerable source of satire both topical and historic , is today dipping its toes in the premium content pond. The result: "Future: News from the Year 2137," an Onion -ized look at the world of tomorrow today. More
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Have Google and China Resolved Their Issues? [Google]

Last week Google's Chinese Internet Content Provider license came up for renewal , but according to a Google spokesperson, the Chinese government hasn't got back to them yet. Now though, a Chinese site is reporting on some new features being added. More
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Interview: Chuck Pagano talks ESPN 3D, mobile streaming

During our time at ESPN's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut this past week, we were able to peek inside every nook and cranny of the company's technological side. We discovered some pretty remarkable things about the culture and attitude toward innovation, and while the bulk of that discovery will be seen in a forthcoming Engadget Show segment, we couldn't help but share some insight from a kind fellow who has been deeply involved in the blinking lights portion of ESPN from day one. We sat down for a brief one-on-one interview with Chuck Pagano -- ESPN's executive vice president of technology -- following the outfit's 3D launch, and while we were both bitter over the 1-1 result in the South Africa vs. Mexico match, he was understandably excited about the future of his firm's latest channel . For Chuck's take on 3D, the move to HD and the impending arrival of ESPN streams on your phone, be sure to grab your best reading glasses and click on through . Continue reading Interview: Chuck Pagano talks ESPN 3D, mobile streaming Interview: Chuck Pagano talks ESPN 3D, mobile streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 12 Jun 2010 21:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Exclusive: a look around ESPN’s 3D Master Control room

Not sure if you knew, but today marks the launch of ESPN 's first dedicated 3D channel, predictably titled ESPN 3D . For now, the channel will only be active whenever 3D sporting events are being aired, starting with a full 25 FIFA World Cup matches from the Republic of South Africa. It's a pretty monumental launch for the world leader in broadcast sports, and it's obviously taking a pretty big leap with only a smattering of 3D sets available and an obviously limited amount of content at its disposal. That said, there's hardly a better way to enjoy 3D content than to see sports in the third dimension, which makes the appeal of this new station that much stronger. We're here live at the company's kickoff event in Bristol, Connecticut, and we'll be bringing you lots of coverage from behind the scenes. One important piece that has yet to be revealed to the public is exactly how this material is getting from the field to the consumer, with Comcast, DirecTV and AT&T (U-verse) signed on from day one. During our shooting for The Engadget Show (don't worry -- we'll be cutting it up and getting it live as soon as possible!) we were able to stop by ESPN's 3D Master Control room, a box no larger than the average American kitchen but infinitely important in the grand scheme of things. Amazingly enough, the room pictured in the gallery below didn't exist six weeks ago, and in an insanely short period of time ESPN has managed to create a control room that sucks feeds in from all over the world, adds graphics (along with a specialized ESPN 3D " bug "), ensures that everything is aligned properly and then pipes it out to the aforesaid carriers. Continue reading Exclusive: a look around ESPN's 3D Master Control room Exclusive: a look around ESPN's 3D Master Control room originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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ESPN 3D officially launches with FIFA World Cup coverage: live from Bristol

It's official, one of the most popular networks in the US (if not the world) kicked off its 3D branch in style today, and we made the trek to ESPN's campus in Bristol, Connecticut to experience it first hand. Put simply, the campus is any gadget or sports nerd's paradise; technology is oozing from every corner of every building, including the one we gathered with other press today in order to witness the start of a monumental three-dee journey. At the front of the large conference room was a 72-inch Samsung DLP , which was delivering the 2010 FIFA World Cup kickoff in 3D from Johannesburg, South Africa. It should be noted that none of the 25 World Cup matches that'll be delivered in 3D aren't being shot by ESPN; instead, FIFA has contracted HBS to shoot and distribute a "world feed." We didn't notice too many glitches during the opening match, but ESPN assures us that native transfers will look even better once they kick things off here in the homeland with the MLB Home Run Derby from Anaheim on July 12th. As for the tech side of things, ESPN was taking in the 1080i50 side by side 3D signal and converting it to the US-friendly 1080i60 side by side, and since DLP sets expect the checkerboard 3D format, a RealD POD was used to make the link between the cable set-top-box and the TV. The glasses were supplied by XpanD , but not the same universal shutter glasses that we expect to be available at retail soon. Afer we took in the setup, we sat down to enjoy the match, which was opened with a handful of pristinely shot 3D commercials -- of course. A Sony spot kicked off with a soccer team practicing, and naturally ended with a goal exploding in slow motion; without a doubt, this was one of the more spectacular uses of 3D that we've seen, though we're guessing that the budget for the ad was somewhere near the stratosphere. The other commercials weren't any less impressive, with another trio concerning a Gillette razor, Toy Story 3 , and a downright comical 'This is SportsCenter' ad where Niel Everett gets a little too close to a pricey 3D camera with his trusty Louisville Slugger. We'll be bringing you more coverage from here in Bristol as the day continues, with the grand finale coming in a special Engadget Show segment that should go up next week. For now, head on past the break for a few impressions from the 1-1 draw. Continue reading ESPN 3D officially launches with FIFA World Cup coverage: live from Bristol ESPN 3D officially launches with FIFA World Cup coverage: live from Bristol originally appeared on Engadget HD on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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What’s the Deal With DirecTV’s 3D Channels? [Explainer]

On June 11th, four DirecTV 3D channels will go live. HDGuru has a great summary of their content and the hardware you'll need to watch them. (Note: I heard from an insider, they're upconverted to HD, not true 3DHD.) [ HDGuru ] More
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Stanchart set to bank on iPhone apps

Standard Chartered Standard Chartered is replacing BlackBerry, its corporate communications device, with iPhone in the Middle East and North Africa as it enables richer content and a larger number of applications.
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Remains of the Day: The Cleverest Way to Find a Job Using Google [For What It's Worth]

A brilliant advertising copywriter pays Google $6 to get his name in front of leaders in his industry, Wikipedia updates its look, and Hulu claims HTML5 isn't ready for their content. More
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