Sky will launch an internet based TV service in the UK in the first half of 2012

Sky will launch an internet based TV service in the UK in the first half of 2012:

UK pay TV service Sky has just announced its quarterly results, and despite adding 100,000 subscribers as well as notching its "highest ever first-half adjusted operating profit" it will launch a new internet TV service, available to anyone in the country with a broadband connection. Sky describes the new over the top (OTT) service as being aimed at the 13 million UK households who don't currently subscribe to pay TV, with access available via "PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, games console or connected TV." Initially, it will offer Sky Movies on demand joined by sports and entertainment options later, with access based on either monthly unlimited subscription or "pay-as-you-go" pricing. As far as the company's basic services, it will continue to develop its existing Sky Go product for standard pay-TV subscribers and zeebox iPad companion app, although this seems to initially be a worth competitor for things like Lovefilm and recent UK entrant Netflix. We have plenty of questions about what it will offer cord-cutters and cord-nevers in the UK when it launches in the first half of this year, we should find out more on the earnings call shortly. Until then, hit the PDF link for more detailed financial breakdowns, or check out the IPTV service press release after the break.

Update: Still waiting for Sky Go on Android? The company mentioned during its presentation that the app will finally arrive on Google's platform in February. It will also have new channels, including Sky 1, Sky Living and Sky Arts, plus, of course, the new Sky Sports F1 HD channel. The company is also expanding its broadband reach, with plans to cover a million more homes by June 2013, and add a Sky Broadband Unlimited Fibre option. For 20 a month, it offers 40 megabit download speed with no usage caps based on BT Fibre.

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Sky will launch an internet based TV service in the UK in the first half of 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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German court upholds ban on original Galaxy Tab 10.1

German court upholds ban on original Galaxy Tab 10.1:

While Samsung was more than willing to redesign its flagship tablet in the face of the German court's ruling last year, the higher regional court in Dusseldorf maintains that the original still can't be sold within its borders. As Samsung and Apple continue their legal fisticuffs worldwide, the claim from Cupertino that the 10.1-inch Android tablet is too similar to its own iPad has seen more attention than most. Samsung returned the favor by counter-suing over mobile technology patents, although it's been just as unfortunate here, losing two out of the three infringement claims. The final case will be ruled on in early March. Today's decision will also encompass the Galaxy Tab 8.9, although given that this ruling is based on Germany's own unfair competition law, it makes it unlikely to be replicated elsewhere. Meanwhile, the Galaxy Tab 10.1N remains on shelves -- and very desperate tablet fans just a short drive away from neighboring countries still able to sell the original.

German court upholds ban on original Galaxy Tab 10.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How to Put DVD/Video on iPod, PSP, Computer, Zune, Xbox (Mac/Windows)

How to Put DVD/Video on iPod, PSP, Computer, Zune, Xbox (Mac/Windows):

Many Mac users have iPod, PSP and other portable devices, but they can only enjoy songs and videos from iTunes or buy them from internet, because there is seldom nice Mac DVD and Video covnerter for iPod, PSP and other devices. Today I will introduce you an excellent DVD/Video converter for Mac: Aiseesoft DVD Converter for Mac It allows you to put your own DVDs and you own videos on your iPod, PSP, Mac Computer and other players on Mac.







This article aims to show you how to put your DVDs and videos on your iPod, PSP, Computer, Zune, Xbox and other players for Mac users.



Part 1. Convert DVD for Mac with AiseesoftDVD Ripper for Mac



Step 1. Load DVD

Insert DVD into your DVD-ROM, run DVD Ripper for Mac, click “Load DVD”, find the DVD folder of the movie you want to add from your DVD-ROM, and Click “Open”.





Step 2. Set output format.

This best DVD ripper for Mac provides you output formats as many as you want. Just choose one from the drop down list “profile” according to your portable player.





If you are very professional with your player, you can also set your output parameter values such as Resolution, Frame Rate, Bitrate and Sample Rate and so on.





Tips:

1. Trim:

If you want to rip only a part of the DVD movie, please click “Trim” button and drag the “Start trim slider” to set the start time and “End trim slider” to set the end time. (a). You can also do that by clicking the “Start trim button” and “End trim button”(b). The third way you do that is set the exact Start/End time at the right of the pop-up window and click “OK”.







2. Crop:

If you want to remove the black edges or you want to rip a certain area of your video, please click the “Crop” button. You can do this either by drag the frame around the movie (a) or set the crop value: “Top, Left, Bottom, Right”.(b). Another way to do that is choose mode from “Crop Mode”(c).DVD Ripper for Mac also allows you to choose the output aspect ratio above the crop panel, “Keep Original, full screen, 16:9 and 4:3” are available.







3. Effect:

If you want to adjust the effect of your movie, please click the “Effect” button and a pop-up effect window will appear. It allows you to edit your movie’s effect including “Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Saturation and Volume”.



Click “Start” to begin your conversion.



Part 2. Convert videos for Mac with AiseesoftVideo Converter for Mac



Step 1. Choose “Video Converter for Mac” on the main interface.







Step 2. Add video

Click “Add File” to load your video that you want to put.

Step 3. Choose output profile and settings.

You can choose your output format from the drop down list and you can set the exact values of your output videos, such as Resolution, Frame Rate and so on.



You can do the video editing as the same way of convert DVDs.

After getting your satisfying video, then click “Start” button to start your conversion.



If you are a window user, Aiseesoft DVD Converter Suite is your best choice.

It is the perfect combination of Aiseesoft DVD Ripper, Aiseesoft Total Video Converter and Aiseesoft iPod to Computer Transfer. With this powerful DVD Converter Suite, you can easily convert DVD and video to all the popular formats: MP4, H.264, AVI, MP3, WMV, WMA, FLV, MKV, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, 3GP, 3GPP, VOB, DivX, Mov, RM, RMVB, M4A, AAC, WAV, etc

And transfer your iPod songs and videos to your computer easily.

Mashable Weekend Recap: 32 Stories You May Have Missed

Mashable Weekend Recap: 32 Stories You May Have Missed:

We hope the break from football games (really, who watches the Pro Bowl?) gave you some time to catch up on interesting stories, funny memes and other Internet happenings this weekend at Mashable.

But if you had other things to do, we’re giving you a way to catch up with the rest of us. Take a look at the links below to see if you missed any thought-provoking pieces or comical videos over the weekend. We offered reviews, updates, in-depth reports, breaking news, commentary and a precious photo of a cotton-candy dog.

So join us at Mashable here with our nifty Weekend Recap, and then get ready for Super Bowl weekend!

News & Opinion Essentials

Pinterest Becomes Top Traffic Driver for Retailers [INFOGRAPHIC]

Top 10 Tech This Week [PICS]

SOPA and Hollywood: Standing in the Way of Technological Innovation [INFOGRAPHIC]

How the Peace Corps is Building a Community of Volunteers Online

Tech Hiring Trends 2012: What You Need to Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

How Evi Compares to Siri: Evi’s Clever, Too, But Slow [VIDEO]

Engine Advocacy Turns Tech Nerds Into Political Experts

Photoshop CS6 Turns to The Dark Side [VIDEO]

Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week [PICS]

Tech Companies Ramping Up the Green Jobs [INFOGRAPHIC]

Macworld 2012: iPro Lens System Turns iPhone Into a Pro-Grade Camera

Before IPO, Facebook Takes the Fight Against Clickjacking to the Courts

Photo Startup Makes It Easy to Create Albums With Friends

Breaking Down Apple’s Billions [INFOGRAPHIC]

Twitter Users Rally to Boycott Country-by-Country Censorship [VIDEO]

Helpful Resources

How To Avoid Hiring The Wrong Person For Your Startup

21 Must-Follow Pinterest Users

39 New Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed

Top 8 Comments on Mashable This Week

6 Standout Apps Worth Downloading This Week

7 Big Privacy Concerns for New Facebook and the Open Graph

Weekend Leisure

Meme Machine: Top 5 Viral Hits of the Week

YouTube Cover Song Face-Off: Adele’s ‘Set Fire to the Rain’

Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom Loses ‘Call of Duty’ Top Spot While in Prison [VIDEO]

9 Quick Tips For Better iPhoneography

What Apple Could Do With Its $100 Billion Cash Hoard [COMIC]

Tweet Your Best Shot to Make NBA’s Curry Your Voicemail Assistant

10 Hilarious Animated GIFs that Took the Web by Storm

15 Killer Quotes From ‘Sh*t People Say’ Videos

Elaborate ‘It Gets Better’ Video Resembles ‘Glee’

Meet Beckinfield, a YouTube Show With 4,000 Actors [PICS]

Foursquare App Lets Your Mom Know You Made It Home

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Google tells Android devs to kick the menu button to the curb, seriously you guys

Google tells Android devs to kick the menu button to the curb, seriously you guys:

If you've seen Ice Cream Sandwich and the Galaxy Nexus in action, then it should be clear that the menu button has no future in the Android ecosystem. In order to drive that point home, Google has posted over at the Android Developer blog urging app creators to "say goodbye to the menu button." With the until now standard key getting the boot, big G wants devs to start designing interfaces that focus on the ActionBar introduced with Honeycomb. Of course, there's only so much room on the screen, and that's where the "action overflow" button comes in handy. Those vertical elipsis hide useful, but perhaps secondary options, that don't fit in the action bar. It also pops up on the far right of the navigation bar as a replacement to the menu button... basically because it behaves the same as menu, just in a different location. If nothing else at least Google is pushing Android and its apps towards a more uniform design. Check out the source for more details.

Google tells Android devs to kick the menu button to the curb, seriously you guys originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Distro Issue 25: Ultrabook overload, Snap Analysis and Gina Trapani

Distro Issue 25: Ultrabook overload, Snap Analysis and Gina Trapani:

Distro is 25... weeks old, today! And to celebrate we're debuting a new page that puts you, our readers, front and center. We've been sending out questions over various social networking channels and collecting your answers for the inaugural run of Snap Analysis. Among other things, you weighed in on RIM's CEO switch up, as did our own Darren Murph in his editorial, "RIM's New CEO Isn't the Shakeup It Needed." We have more editorializing coming your way from the desk of Donald Melanson, who's taking the Ultrabook marketing hype to task. Also in this issue, we test drive the BlackBerry Porsche Design P'9981 and review the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 and Huawei's Honor. Lifehacker's Gina Trapani takes on the Distro Q&A, IRL goes back to CES and Ross Rubin explores Apple's education push. There's a lot to soak up in this issue, so hit the appropriate link below and get to reading!

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Distro Issue 25: Ultrabook overload, Snap Analysis and Gina Trapani originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Verizon releases Q4 results, sees jump in revenue, broadband subscribers

Verizon releases Q4 results, sees jump in revenue, broadband subscribers:

Verizon has just come out with its Q4 results this morning, ending the fiscal year with yet another solid performance. According to the provider, total revenue reached $18.3 billion during the final quarter of 2011, up 13 percent from last year. Verizon saw a particularly notable spike in data revenue, which reached $6.3 billion, representing a 19.2 percent increase over the year, and comprising nearly 42 percent of all revenue. The company also saw an increase in its subscriber base, adding 98,000 broadband customers in the span of a quarter, along with a net increase of 1.2 million postpaid subscribers. As far as demographics go, smartphones now comprise a full 44 percent of Verizon's consumer base, up from 39 percent last quarter. For the full year, total revenue finished at $70.2 billion, up 10.6 percent from Big Red's 2010 figures. For more stats and breakdowns, check out the full PR after the break.

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Verizon releases Q4 results, sees jump in revenue, broadband subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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European Union retailers to be required to accept e-waste without charge, says Parliament

European Union retailers to be required to accept e-waste without charge, says Parliament:

Not sure what to do with your old, outdated electronics? If you live within the European Union, getting rid of your e-waste may soon be as easy as dropping by the local electronics shop. In an effort to increase electronic waste collection from four kilograms per capita to 20, the European Parliament has approved plans that would require electronic retailers with a retail space of 400 square meters or larger to accept e-waste for disposal, free of charge. The new rules will be implemented over the next seven years, and are part of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive -- a measure that also aims to limit illegal e-waste exports to developing countries. Between keeping your house uncluttered with old gadgets and keeping developing nations clean, what's not to like?

European Union retailers to be required to accept e-waste without charge, says Parliament originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Jan 2012 07:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy

Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy:

Via its Research Blog, Google has announced the donation of the Sky Map project to the open source community. Originally developed by Googlers during their "20% time," the stellar application was launched in 2009 to showcase the sensors in first generation Android handsets. Four years and over 20 million downloads later, Sky Map's code will be donated to the people -- with Carnegie Mellon University taking the reins on further development through "a series of student projects." Hit the source link for the official announcement and a bit of nostalgia from Google.

Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Jan 2012 20:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sing hello to the iRig PRE, turns iOS devices into on-the-fly mic preamps

Sing hello to the iRig PRE, turns iOS devices into on-the-fly mic preamps:

IK Multimedia's never fallen short of giving you some of the better tools for all your on-the-go music-making utilizing your beloved iOS device as the main rig. Now, the peripheral connoisseur's taking the wraps off its iRig PRE, which aims to help you digitally process those glorious vocal chords by allowing you to plug in any XLR mic into it without the need for other adapters or cables. Furthermore, the dongle features a 3.5mm jack for audio monitoring, gain control and can squeeze a runtime of up to 40 hours (dynamic microphones) or 15 hours (phantom powered condenser mics) from a standard 9V battery. The PRE amp will also come included with two of iRig's usual suspect apps (iRig Recorder and VocaLive) to help you get started in your quest to be the next idol. We know you can't wait to get your singing on, but you'll have to wait until "early Q2" to do so, for a moderate price of $39.99 -- perhaps the iRig Mic can get you through the days in the meantime.

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CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 0 brings Ice Cream Sandwich to HP TouchPads

CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 0 brings Ice Cream Sandwich to HP TouchPads:

If you'd like to run Android 4.0 on your HP TouchPad in stead of watching videos of someone else doing it, your time is now, as an early Alpha 0 build of CyanogenMod 9 has just rolled out. Now, living on the bleeding edge will cause some discomfort when it comes to Market access, hardware accelerated video and using the slate's camera, but fixes are expected as the project continues on. Also fresh for this release is the full source code, if you'd like to truly roll your own edition of Ice Cream Sandwich -- if you're wondering, a triple boot webOS / CM7 / CM9 configuration is reportedly possible, but not recommended. Hit the source link and head over to the RootzWiki forum thread for all the information and software necessary to make it happen.

[Thanks, Brandon]

CyanogenMod 9 Alpha 0 brings Ice Cream Sandwich to HP TouchPads originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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NASA switching its Public Channel and Media Channel to HD

NASA switching its Public Channel and Media Channel to HD:

The current NASA HD channel, that your provider may or may not carry, is going away. In its place, both the NASA TV Public Channel and Media Channel will be making the switch to HD on February 17th, while the Education Channel will remain in SD. What isn't so clear is what your premium TV provider will do once NASA flips the switch. We'd imagine they'll pass on the HD signal, but if they're short on bandwidth, there's the chance they could down convert it to SD in order to continue to provide the channels on their strained infrastructure.

NASA switching its Public Channel and Media Channel to HD originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 Jan 2012 01:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012

Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012: As CES comes to a close, we've got the second and final Engadget HD Podcast of the show ready for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. The guys of Ceton Corp were good enough to stop by, and they brought their slick six tuner Windows Media Center Embedded DVR and extender boxes with them. After that, we moved on to the rest of the things we've seen here in Las Vegas, including the latest from TiVo, the new LG and Vizio Google TV hardware, Ultraviolet, gesture control and even the fight that broke out on the CES show floor (in the ring, it was a promo for ESPN 3D).

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Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc)
Guests: Jeremy Hammer (CTO, Ceton @JeremyHammer), James Montemagno (@JamesMontemagno), Michael Walter (@Mikinho)
Producer: Trent Wolbe

00:00:50 - Ceton previews multi-room DVR and Echo extender (hands-on)
00:27:10 - Boxee Box Live TV dongle hands-on (video)
00:28:50 - Updated TiVo Netflix, YouTube interfaces and iPad streaming hands-on
00:33:00 - Samsung's Smart TV and Blu-ray players will be first to get FiOS TV App
00:33:30 - Samsung shows off integrated TV streaming apps and DirecTV RVU... again
00:34:00 - Verizon FiOS TV app to deliver VOD and live HD to LG TVs
00:36:20 - Panasonic HDTVs show off Time Warner Cable IPTV app with live streaming channels, DVR access
00:39:10 - The Engadget Interview: Google TV Product Manager Rishi Chandra at CES 2012 (video)
00:39:36 - LG Google TV and Magic Remote Qwerty hands-on
00:40:50 - Vizio ultrawidescreen, Google TV and Cinema 3D HDTV hands-on
00:44:00 - Samsung Smart Interaction gesture controlled HDTV demo (video)
00:46:25 - Amazon, Rovi, Flixster and Samsung highlight UltraViolet's CES press event
00:46:50 - Samsung outs compact BD-ES6000 Blu-ray player, less compact ES6500, get down with UltraViolet
00:47:30 - Panasonic unveils Infinite Black Ultra Panel plasmas for 2012 (eyes-on)
00:50:50 - LCD vs Plasma
00:51:30 - Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on
00:53:50 - Behind the scenes with live ESPN 3D boxing at CES 2012

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Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Wi3 Wipnet may solve your connectivity complications at home, for a price

Wi3 Wipnet may solve your connectivity complications at home, for a price:

The Moca (Multimedia over Coax Alliance) standards haven't yet solved our home networking problems, but things may be about to change. Wi3 is here at the CES 2012 to exhibit its Wipnet technology, which can use your home's coax backbone to transmit data at a speed of up to 175Mbps. The devices should go for sale in April, with four different configurations with one or two Ethernet ports (Wip1000 and Wip1500), Ethernet and WiFi (Wip2000) or Ethernet and HDMI (for client / server services - Wip2500), and with a price of about $175 without WiFi, and additional $50 for the wireless option. They may also be included in wall sockets, on wall mounts or even on standalone boxes for small New York apartments that can't be reconfigured.



The Wi3 people are also developing a box that can send the power over coax, beside additional services (like internet connectivity), but for now each box needs to be powered independently, and they also have a different filter to make sure your data does not leave your home using the neighborhood coax lines. Like what you see? Don't judge till you peek the shots below.

Gallery: Wi3 Wipnet hands-on

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Wi3 Wipnet may solve your connectivity complications at home, for a price originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jan 2012 07:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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