| Ethernet gets new IEEE standard, still requires your thumbnail Sep 6th 2012, 03:16  If you've been taking your trusty ethernet cable for granted since 1985, then we don't blame you -- that's when the IEEE 802.3 standard was first published and it hasn't had a full revision since 2008. Behind the scenes, however, the IEEE Ethernet Working Group has continued to add extras like 100Gbps compatibility (1Tbps will have to wait), improved energy efficiency and greater suitablity for in-car networking. As of today, all of those amendments have been incorporated into 802.3-2012, which makes this a good time to pay homage and remember just how often thin air lets you down.
[Tattoo credit: Nick Thompson, Sinoth.net] Continue reading Ethernet gets new IEEE standard, still requires your thumbnail Filed under: Networking Ethernet gets new IEEE standard, still requires your thumbnail originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 23:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Ceton Companion apps for iOS and Android are available, bring WMC mobile control for $5 Sep 6th 2012, 02:40  For Windows Media Center fans searching for a good looking remote app for their mobile devices, that wait is over, at least on a few platforms. The Ceton Companion app we've been teased with since CES 2012 is finally officially available, and ready for download from the Android and iOS app stores. We're told the Windows Phone 7 version should be along shortly, as well as the Amazon Appstore edition once its approval goes through. If you've somehow avoided it's specifics until now, we have walkthrough videos embedded after the break, to show what kind of remote DVR scheduling, guide browsing and remote control action it's capable of. In case a whole Lincoln is too rich for your blood, one way to defray the costs and pay for the app on two platforms is to follow the Ceton Twitter account and enter a contest for a $10 Google Play gift card, instructions are available at the link below. Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Tablets, Software, HD, Mobile Ceton Companion apps for iOS and Android are available, bring WMC mobile control for $5 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Ceton, The Green Button, Contest, iTunes, Google Play | Email this | Comments | | Samsung's split personality patent conjures up a camera with detachable media player Sep 6th 2012, 01:45  Samsung recently added some serious smarts to its point-and-shoot lineup with the Galaxy Camera, which -- if you're so inclined -- can also double as a personal communicator and multimedia player. As we discovered during our hands-on with the device, however, its bulky size could deter many who might've hoped to carry it at all times. A patent just granted to Samsung might change all that, however, which describes a camera that also acts as a multimedia player, only with one curious difference: the PMP unit is detachable. Naturally, this component houses the display and its own separate storage, but also contains the multimedia module that's necessary for the camera to record movies. Samsung applied for this patent back in 2007, which suggests this particular setup may never see the light of day. Then again, if such a split personality camera ever appears, there's a good chance that it'll carry the Samsung name. Filed under: Cameras, Portable Audio/Video Samsung's split personality patent conjures up a camera with detachable media player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2012 21:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | USPTO | Email this | Comments | |
