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CNBC: Facebook to launch music service on September 22

The headline's about all we know at the moment, but CNBC is now confidently reporting that Facebook is set to launch a music service of some sort on September 22nd, which conveniently lines up with the company's F8 developer conference. Could that service also include a dash of Spotify? Maybe some Vibes? We'll be there to find out.

[Thanks, Adam]

Article source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/cnbc-facebook-to-launch-music-service-on-september-22/

Skype outs Freetalk Connect-Me Home Phone Adapter, does VoIP for old fashioned handsets

Using Skype from Your Home Phone Just Got Easier

The FREETALK® Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Skype and a New Skype-enabled Cordless Phone from GE Open up a New World of Calls from Your Home Phone

At Skype, we strive to ensure anyone can use Skype anywhere, at any time. As a result, you can now use Skype on your computers (Windows, Mac or Linux), iPhones, iPads, Android smartphones and even on a Skype-enabled HDTV or Blu-Ray player. Today we are excited to announce the availability of two new partner products that will help us to enable even more Skype conversations.

Many people today continue to use their home phones as their primary means of communication. If you are one of these people, you will be pleased to learn that you can now have a true Skype experience on your existing handset with the release of the FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Skype.

The FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter for Skype
The FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter is a hassle-free, plug-and-play solution that lets you use your existing handset to make free Skype-to-Skype calls, as well as low-cost calls to landlines and mobile phones worldwide at our extremely low Skype rates.

Just connect your home phone, broadband and landline to the phone adapter and enjoy the freedom of making Skype calls anywhere around the house from your home phone. You can also receive Skype to Skype calls from other Skype users on your landline phone using the Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter.

The GE Digital Cordless Expandable Telephone with Skype

In addition to the FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter, also available today is a new cordless phone from GE, certified by Skype. The GE Digital Cordless Expandable Telephone with Skype (GE 31591) is the latest in a line of popular Skype-integrated cordless handsets that give you the ability to connect with Skype contacts for free, make low-cost calls to mobiles and landlines and manage your Skype contacts, all without the need of a PC. Both products are available today in the US and Canada.

Product Bundles for Your Skype-Enabled Home Phone Adapter

With our partners we are currently offering both products with a number of cost-effective calling bundles designed to meet a variety of calling needs:

FREETALK Connect•Me Home Phone Adapter Bundles:
• FREETALK Connect•Me + more than 60 minutes** of complimentary calls to landlines and mobiles via Skype ($39.99)
• FREETALK Connect•Me + 12 months of calls to landlines and mobile phones in the U.S. and Canada and 200 minutes**of calls to international landlines and mobiles ($59.99)
• FREETALK Connect•Me + a 3-month Unlimited*World subscription to the US and Canada plus landlines in 40 other countries ($59.99)

GE Digital Cordless Expandable Phone:
• Cordless Phone + 400 minutes** of calls to international landlines and mobiles ($69.99)
• Cordless Phone + 12 months of unlimited* calling to landlines and mobile phones in the U.S. and Canada and 200** minutes of calls to international landlines and mobiles ($89.99)
• Cordless Phone + a 3-month Unlimited* World calling subscription to the US and Canada plus landlines in 40 other countries ($89.99)

Both products are now available in the Skype Store for US and Canada. You can also purchase them directly through the eBuyNow online retail store and other authorized global retailers and etailers.

The products will be available to purchase in other countries later in the year.

Article source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/skype-outs-freetalk-connect-me-home-phone-adapter-does-voip-for/

Hands-on with the Sony Reader Wi-Fi (video)

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Openwave sues Apple and RIM for patent infringement

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Kanex’s MHL HDMI adapter brings your smartphone content to an HDTV near you

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Offline Google Mail hands-on

One of the things that made Google apps the web-based productivity suite to beat was the ability to access your information offline using Gears. When that experiment was killed, many of us let loose a single tear as we contemplated returning to our desktop apps. Well, as promised, HTML5 is finally returning Gmail to its former offline glory. Docs and Calendar will follow in the coming days, but anyone can get access to their Gmail accounts offline now by installing the Offline Google Mail app for Chrome. Before we had even finished spreading the wonderful news we already had it installed and fired up. So, how's it work? Well, you'll just have to keep reading after the break to find out.

Let's get the most important information out of the way first -- it does, in fact, work. Turn off your WiFi or unplug your Ethernet cable and Gmail just keeps on keepin' on like it's nobody's business. You can keep reading your mail and any new messages you compose will be sent out the next time you connect. But the tale doesn't end here. The first thing you need to know: if you have the official Gmail app installed in Chrome, you'll have to remove it because it conflicts with Offline Google Mail. It's a little frustrating that you can't have both installed simultaneously (especially since the offline version uses a completely different interface, but more on that later), but you can still simply type gmail.com (or google.mail.com, if you prefer) in the address bar to pull up the Gmail we've all grown to know and love while online.

Once you've got that app conflict cleared up, the first thing you'll notice (besides the new, blue icon) is that Offline Google Mail looks almost exactly like the web app for tablets. And there's good reason for that as they're essentially the same thing. Google added a few niceties, including a couple of keyboard shortcuts and the ability to tack on attachments, but the basic design and feature set is largely based on the iPad HTML5 app that debuted last year. The inclusion of the J and K shortcuts to navigate between messages is greatly appreciated, but the fact that X (for select), R (for reply), F (for forward), C (for compose) and / (for search) aren't supported (to say nothing of Gmails other powerful keyboard commands) is an unfortunate oversight.

The UI and feature set definitely need some work. The two-pane layout is nice, but it's clearly not optimized for interaction using a keyboard and mouse and it feels somewhat restricting coming from the full-fledge Gmail page. That being said though, it works as advertised. All the changes we made, be it marking something as read, deleting a message or drafting a reply were automatically synced upon our next connection. We were even able to close all our tabs and Chrome while offline and reopen right where we left off without skipping a beat.

Article source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/offline-google-mail-hands-on/

Sony Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player hands-on (video)

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HP promotes ‘$40 billion’ PC business spin-off with new series of ads

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Toshiba Thrive to land in UK September 1st, now known as the AT100

Neuss, Germany, 31st August 2011 – Toshiba Europe GmbH today announces that its latest multimedia tablet will be available in the UK on 1st September 2011. Following our announcement early in 2011, the device will be known as the Toshiba AT100 and combines leading hardware with Android™ 3.1, Honeycomb, to deliver a highly versatile tablet allowing users to enjoy many experiences such as browsing the web, reading emails, watching HD movies, reading ebooks and online newspapers and catching up with friends on social networks.

Ideal for users who want to enjoy HD performance on their tablet, the Toshiba AT100 combines NVIDIA® Tegra™ 2 processing technology with Android 3.1 providing both power and everyday ease-of-use. Its 25.7cm (10.1'') HD capacitive display is ideal for watching movies and Adobe® Flash® support, Toshiba Resolution+ image enhancement and innovative sound technology ensure premium multimedia performance.

The Toshiba AT100's touchscreen provides simple and intuitive web browsing and social networking. Wi-Fi connectivity provides access to the web, while the long-lasting battery enables users to enjoy up to 7 hours of multimedia playback on a single charge[1]. With a stylish design and weighing just 765g it is compact enough to be carried around to enjoy the AT100's full experience on the go. Integrated USB and HDMI ports also provide flexibility to connect to devices and share and store content. Access to both Toshiba Places and Android Market™ enables users to access more than 250,000 applications. Front and back cameras also provide the perfect combination for mobile video chat and high quality still and video photography.

A range of accessories

The Toshiba AT100 is compatible with a range of optional accessories from October. The AT100 Multi-Dock with HDMI® for TVs enables users to switch to large screen HD playback on TVs using HDMI connectivity. Plus an external case, the AT100 Cover, offers protection and doubles up as a stand for comfortable typing and multimedia playback. Replaceable battery packs and AC adapters are also available.

For more information on the Toshiba AT100, including full details on product specifications, please visit www.toshiba.co.uk

Article source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/31/toshiba-thrive-to-land-in-uk-september-1st-now-known-as-the-at1/