Image Chumby downloading software.jpg thumb 250px A Chumby in the midst of downloading software The Chumby is a consumer electronics product made by Chumby Industries, Inc. . It is an embedded computer which provides Internet and LAN access via a Wi Fi connection. Through this connection, the Chumby ... off if unplugged a 9 volt battery connector is supplied for backup power. It comes in six colors. The Chumby ... . ref cite web url http www.chumby.com developers agreement title Chumby HDK License Agreement ... named Chumby one of its top gadgets for 2008. ref cite news url http www.wired.com gadgets miscellaneous ... 12 22 ref Its software is mostly open source, running on Linux . History The Chumby premiered on August ... web url http www.techcrunch.com 2007 06 23 chumby one year later title Chumby One Year Later accessdate ... after Foo Camp, Chumby announced a free Chumby offer, where applicants would receive the same alpha level Chumby as those previously given away. Applicants submitted ideas for software applications or hardware ... 50 cite web url http chumby.wordpress.com 2007 07 29 chumbys first 50 program title Chumby s First ..., with an Insiders Release . Interested parties could send e mail to Chumby requesting release ... cite web url http chumby.wordpress.com 2007 09 11 chumbys insiders launch title Chumby s Insider ..., the commercial release was made public on the Chumby Store. ref name public release cite web url http chumby.wordpress.com 2008 02 25 chumby launches to the public today title Chumby launches to the public ... ref name chumby store cite web url http store.chumby.com title chumby store accessdate 2008 05 22 ref for any one of three colors, latte, basic black, and pearl. In Japan, Chumby is available through Zyyx, Inc. as www.chumby.jp since October 23, 2008. In Australia, the Chumby is available through ISP Internode Systems Internode . In November 2009 the Chumby One was released a similar, all ... knob. The advantage of the plastic hard case allowed Chumby Industries to offer the Chumby One at a reduced ... more details
Image Bunnie Huang.jpg thumb Andrew Huang Andrew bunnie Huang is an United States American Hacker hobbyist hacker , who holds a Ph.D in electrical engineering from MIT and is the author of the 2003 book Hacking the Xbox An Introduction to Reverse Engineering . He was born in 1975. He also was the first person to hack the original Xbox console. Fact date July 2008 Huang, along with Ken Steele, designed Chumby , an embedded computer device. ref http uk.intruders.tv Andrew bunnie Huang and Ken Steele show off Chumby a239.html Andrew bunnie Huang and Ken Steele show off Chumby Bot generated title ref Publications cite paper last Huang first Andrew title Keeping Secrets in Hardware the Microsoft XBoxTM Case Study date 2002 05 26 publisher AI Memo 2002 008 url http web.mit.edu bunnie www proj anatak AIM 2002 008.pdf format pdf accessdate 2008 04 19 References cite web url http conferences.oreillynet.com cs et2003 view e spkr 1460 date 2002 title O Reilly Emerging Technology Conference 2003 accessdate 2008 04 19 reflist External links http www.bunniestudios.com Homepage http www.xenatera.com bunnie Old Homepage DEFAULTSORT Huang, Andrew Category Year of birth missing living people Category Living people US compu bio stub ... more details
Ambient devices are a new genre of consumer electronics characterized by their ability to be perceived at a glance also called glanceable . Ambient devices utilize pre attentive processing to display information the ability for the brain to perceive information without any apparent cognitive load . Fact date June 2009 The New York Times Magazine announced ambient devices as one of the Ideas of the Year in 2002 on the heels of a start up company, Ambient Devices , releasing their first product Ambient Orb , a frosted glass ball lamp which maps information to a linear color spectrum and displays the trend in the data. Other products in the ambient genre have since been produced, such as the wifi enabled Chumby . Research on ambient devices and ambience began at Xerox Parc with a paper co written by Mark Weiser and John Seely Brown entitled Calm Computing . Associated fields include Ubiquitous computing also known as Ubicomp and Calm technology . See also Information appliance References cite news url http query.nytimes.com gst fullpage.html?res 9803E4DD153AF936A25751C1A9649C8B63&scp 3&sq ambient&st nyt title The Year in Ideas News That Glows last Thompson first Clive date December 15, 2002 work The New York Times accessdate 2008 06 23 cite news url http www.forbes.com home technology forbes 2008 0324 064.html title Chumby and the Ambient Web work Forbes date March 24, 2008 last Lyons first Daniel accessdate 2008 06 23 Category Consumer electronics electronics stub ... more details
Infobox information appliance name Sony Dash image File Sony Dash CES.jpg 250px caption Sony Dash at the Consumer Electronics Show 2010 2010 Consumer Electronics Show . manufacturer Sony Electronics type releasedate use Start date YYYY MM DD omit DD or MM DD if necessary price this is price at initial release, not the current price lifespan unitssold media os Modified Chumby software input Microphone, accelerometer , br Photodetector digital ambient light sensor br USB 2.0 Mass Storage Class camera None power AC 120 V, 0.6 A,60 Hz, br battery only functions as clock backup cpu storage No user accessible memory memory display WVGA resolution 800x480 7.0 measured diagonally audio Stereo speakers variable output headphone jack connectivity Wi Fi 802.11b g, 2.4 GHz WPA, WPA2, WEP encryption WiFi certified service online service s offered dimensions Approx. 7 7 16 x 5 5 8 x 2 3 8 WHD weight Approx. 1.2 lbs .54 kg touchpad Projected capacitive single touch touchscreen ref http www.sonystyle.com webapp wcs stores servlet ProductDisplay?storeId 10151&catalogId 10551&langId 1&productId 8198552921666081675 specifications ref predecessor Sony Dream Machine successor related Walkman X Series br Sony Reader br Chumby price 199 ref http www.latestsets.com 2010 06 sony dash features.html Sony Dash features ref The Dash is a device manufactured by Sony that connects using Wi Fi to the Internet . It has a touch screen which the user can use to browse information or listen to music. It is not a portable device since it does not have an internal battery. It is positioned as a personal internet viewer which can act as an alarm clock, internet radio , digital photo frame and many other uses. It has applications which can be downloaded onto the device. These are the same as those supported by the Chumby device. History Sony announced the Dash at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show . ref http www.h online.com open news item Sony announces Dash Internet application viewer 897742.html ref It ... more details
Unreferenced date April 2008 A Personal Information Display is any device that displays user configured information, which can be a combination of static and dynamically generated data. Unlike a full blown computer , it is a small, simple Internet connected device which consumes little power, runs silently, is highly reliable, and provides little or no opportunity for real time user interaction. Examples of data User generated static data to do lists reminders electronic sticky notes Dynamically generated data news headlines stock quotes weather forecasts package tracking status Most, if not all, of the dynamically generated data comes from RSS and other XML based sources. Examples of devices The Chumby fits many of these criteria, but the http www.pertelian.com Pertelian and http www.emtrace.com widgetone widgetstation.html WidgetStation displays are simpler and come closer to meeting the low interactivity requirement of a personal information display. Fact date April 2008 See also Personal digital assistant Information appliance Category Mobile computers electron stub ... more details
File Sony Dream Machine at 6 37am.jpg right thumb 300px Sony Dream Machine alarm clock, with trademark dream bar snooze button. Sony Dream Machine is Sony Electronics long running line of alarm clock clock radio s. Models range from 20 basic AM FM models ref http news.cnet.com 8301 17938 105 10186055 1.html ref , to 599 spy cam models with automatic night vison. ref http www.coolest gadgets.com 20090724 sony dream machine spy camera ref ICF CL75iP Described as an assimilation of a alarm clock with a digital photo frame and an iPod dock, the ICF CL75iP was released in October 2009. Endgadget knocked the limited codec support, but lauded the attractive design and low 149.95 announced price tag. They also suggested Sony should add Chumby GUI widget widget support, ref http www.engadget.com 2009 09 02 sony icf cl75ip alarm clock digital frame ipod dock a surpri ref a wish Sony later granted with their Sony Dash Dash alarm clock. CNet Australia felt that although it was missing some features consumers might expect from stand alone devices, the combination of functionality makes up for the shortcomings of each of its parts. ref http www.cnet.com.au sony dream machine icf cl75ip 339299142.htm ref ICF CD3iP With a round face designed to hold CDs and slide in iPod dock, Wilson Rothman Gizmodo called the ICF CD3iP the most attractive iPhone iPod Clock Radio Dock I ve seen yet. ref http gizmodo.com 5048230 sonys yes sonys icf cd3i the neatest looking iphone clockradio dock yet ref Laptopmag.com called the model s speakers subpar , but stated that the unobtrusive design, retro CD tray, and ease of use make for a good budget bedside companion. ref http www.laptopmag.com review accessories sony icf cd3ip cd clock radio for ipod and iphone.aspx ref References Commons category references Notes http nexus404.com Blog 2009 09 04 sony icf cl75ip dream machine 7 in 800x480 lcd screen 1gb internal memory 10 second voice recording for alarm http news.cnet.com 8301 17938 105 10186055 1.ht ... more details
Userspace draft source ArticleWizard date February 2011 Mediafly, Inc. Mediafly, Inc. is a Chicago based company specializing in the distribution of rich media across multiple web connected devices. There are two sides to Mediafly 1 Consumer facing podcast application and 2 Media solutions for businesses. Mediafly describes itself as Helping companies grow by providing intuitive rich media solutions across multiple screens. History Mediafly, Inc. was founded in Chicago, IL by CEO Carson Conant and Chief Technology Officer Brett Mitchell in 2006. Podcast Service & Applications Mediafly, Inc. powers a global Internet based service for the consumption of podcasts via mobile devices, tablet computers, portable media players, Internet radios, and Internet connected TV devices. The free Mediafly application enables users to consume an aggregated library of video and audio podcasts on a variety of subjects such as news, music, sports, autos, and technology. Business Solutions Mediafly provides multi screen media distribution services to professional content producers and corporate customers for internal and external communications. Notable Clients RE MAX International, TWiT , Nightingale Conant, AOL Winamp , major TV networks, Brian Tracy Brian Tracy International , Kadoo ref name onmediafly1 http onmediafly.com content featured customers ref , Jimmy Kimmel Live , Ford Supported Device Platforms Apple iPad Apple iPhone Apple iPod Android operating system Google Android Google TV WD TV Western Digital WDTV BlackBerry Palm WebOS Roku digital video players Yahoo Connected TV VuNow Boxee Chumby Logitech Squeezebox Popcorn Hour Popbox Seagate Free Agent Theater Plus Onkyo Creative ZEN Sansa Zune iTunes Awards Winner, Sprint 4G App Challenge ref name sprint1 http appchallenge.sprint.com ref Finalist, Verizon Power Your App Contest References ref name onmediafly1 ref http www.pcmag.com article2 0,2817,2373973,00.asp ref ref name sprint1 Reflist External links http www.pcmag.com a ... more details
orphan date June 2010 Deleted image removed File Meyerhoffer surfboards.jpg thumb Thomas Meyerhoffer Thomas Meyerhoffer is a designer working primarily in the fields of sports, technology, and furniture. Originally from Sweden , Meyerhoffer moved to California in the start of the 1990s. He is a graduate of Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design St Martins College of Art in London, the Art Center College of Design in Switzerland, and has previously worked for IDEO , Porsche and Apple Inc. Apple . In 1998, Meyerhoffer left Apple to form his own design studio and pursue his interests in working closely with startups to bring new concepts to market. ref cite web url http www.futuredesigndays.com index.php?option com content&view article&id 386 thomas meyerhoffer&catid 40 speakers 2005&Itemid 104 title Thomas Meyerhoffer ref His work has been featured in museums, books and been widely recognized around the world. His Surfboards where part of the National Design Triennial at the Cooper Hewitt, National Design Museum Cooper Hewitt and the California Biennial and he has been featured in articles in The New York Times , ref cite news url http www.nytimes.com 2009 07 14 sports 14surf.html title Going Beyond the Waves to Reshape an Experience work The New York Times first Joshua last Robinson date 2009 07 14 accessdate 2010 05 25 ref The Surfers journal, and Outside magazine Outside Magazine . Completed projects BLP unsourced section date January 2010 1994 Designs the Smith V3, the first wrap around lens ski goggle, an all time bestseller. 1996 Leads the team that creates Apple s eMate, an iMac forerunner. 1998 Creates the Smith Warp, the first ski goggle designed to be worn with a helmet. 2002 His rear entry snowboard bindings for Flow hit the U.S., allowing riders to click in while standing. 2003 A line of wind surfing sails he designed for NeilPryde, wins a Gold Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America. 2006 Designs Chumby , a soft computer. Named by ... more details
Hacking has expanded from applying strictly to computers to consumer electronics in general. Hacking provide users with the ability to customize and modify their devices. The most notable case of the hacking of consumer electronics is the jailbreaking of Apple iOS devices, although many other electronics such as videogame consoles ref cite web url http www.xbox360 hacks.com title Xbox 360 Hacks Hacks, Cracks, Mods, Homebrew, Utilities publisher Xbox360 hacks.com date accessdate 2010 12 11 ref are regularly hacked as well. Devices Smart phone operating systems iOS Apple Apple iOS jailbreaking Android operating system Google Android rooting Symbian OS executing unsigned code Multimedia Devices and Videogame Systems Microsoft Xbox Xbox 360 Nintendo Game Boy Advance Nintendo DS Wii Sony PlayStation Portable PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 Apple iPhone iPod Touch iPad Apple TV Others TiVo Devices Meant for Hacking Some devices most commonly open source are built for homebrew purposes, and encourage hacking as an integral part of their existence. Pandora console Chumby Legality iOS jailbreaking was often considered illegal in the United States until a recent ruling by the U.S. Copyright Office declaring that jailbreaking an iPhone or other mobile device would no longer violate copyright law. ref cite web last German first Kent url http www.cnet.com 8301 17918 1 20011824 85.html title On Call Go ahead and jailbreak, it s legal now & 124 Dialed In CNET Blogs publisher Cnet.com date accessdate 2010 12 11 ref However, simultaneously, there is ongoing prosecution against hackers of videogame consoles under anti circumvention violations of the DMCA . A main complication in many cases is the profiting from selling jailbroken or rooted equipment as a value added service. At least some accused deny these charges and claim only to be making back ups of legally purchased games. ref cite web url http www.geek.com articles games famed xbox hacker wants to testify in xbox 360 mod ... more details
Flashlite redirects here. For the light source see flashlight . Adobe Flash Lite is a lightweight version of Adobe Flash Player , a software application published by Adobe Systems . This version is intended for mobile phone s and other portable electronic devices like Chumby and iRiver , and allows users of these devices to view multimedia content and applications developed using Adobe s Flash tools, which had previously been available only on personal computer s. Flash Lite will operate on devices with a lower hardware specification than meets the minimum hardware requirements of the full Flash Player such as the Nintendo Wii . In Addition to Flash Lite, which is typically incorporated into a mobile device operating system as provided by the manufacturer, the full Adobe Flash Player may also be available for installation from the mobile device s app store and currently only if the device has an ARM Cortex A8 processor . ref cite news url http www.flashmobileblog.com 2010 03 02 flash player 10 1 installations and updates title Flash Player 10.1 Installations and updates accessdate 2010 03 2011 19 ref Technical overview Flash Lite is a development technology implemented at the client side , or user interface layer. Recent changes to ActionScript allow Flash Lite to better integrate with and even compete with device layer technologies like Java ME and BREW . Flash Lite should not be considered a mobile operating system like Symbian OS , Windows Mobile , BlackBerry BlackBerry OS , IOS Apple iOS iPhone OS , bada operating system Bada Samsung or Android operating system Android it is a technology for developing applications that run on a mobile operating system. Expert subject paragraph below talk Audio and interactive elements without the use of JavaScript? date December 2010 Flash Lite 1.1 supports Flash 4 ActionScript. Flash Lite 2.0, based on Flash Player 7, supports Flash 7 s newer ActionScript 2.0. Both Flash Lite 1.1 and 2.0 also support the World Wide Web Consort ... more details
Orphan date December 2010 HTML5 can sometimes be used as an alternative to Adobe Flash . ref name nyt amazon cite web title Amazon to Introduce Web Based Book Previews last Bilton first Nick work Bits publisher The New York Times url http bits.blogs.nytimes.com 2010 06 30 amazon to launch web based book previews date June 30, 2010 accessdate December 26, 2010 ref Both include features for playing audio and video within web page s, and using integrated SVG , vector graphics are possible with both. A common misconception is that HTML5 can provide animation and interactivity within web pages, which is untrue. ref name williamson cite video people James Williamson title What HTML5 is and what it isn t work HTML5 First Look publisher Lynda.com date August 23, 2010 medium Online video url http www.lynda.com home DisplayCourse.aspx?lpk2 67161 accessdate quote ref Either JavaScript or CSS 3 is necessary for animating HTML elements. Animation using JavaScript is also possible with HTML 4. Comparison Current availability Adobe Flash Flash has been in existence since 1996 and, because of this, has a strong base of developers and users. According to Adobe Systems Adobe statistics, Flash had reached 98 penetration in March 2010. ref name turfwar cite journal last Shankland first Stephen title HTML vs. Flash Can a turf war be avoided? publisher CNET News url http news.cnet.com 8301 30685 3 20000037 264.html date February 3, 2010 accessdate December 26, 2010 ref The latest version of the Adobe Flash Player runs on Microsoft Windows , Mac OS X , Linux , Android operating system Android 2.2 , Research In Motion RIM QNX and Google TV . Earlier versions run on Sony Playstation 3 Flash 9 , Sony PSP Flash 6 , and the Nintendo Wii Flash 7 via Opera browser . Adobe Flash Lite runs on Symbian , Maemo Linux, Windows Mobile , and Chumby . HTML5 Work on the HTML5 specification began in 2003 and, as of January 2011, the standard was in working draft state. ref cite web title HTML Current Statu ... more details
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