Mitts on with the almighty Android oven

Android Oven

Android Central @ CES

Forget Tegra 4 and its its 72 GPUs. Forget NVIDIA's Project Shield handheld gaming console. Hell, forget Sony's beautiful 4K televisions and its also-impressive new Xperia Z smarpthone. No, this is what everyone's buzzing about here at CES in beautiful Las Vegas, where dreams are made, fortunes are won and lost.

The Android oven.

Yes. It's an oven. That you cook food in. And it's running Android. Not for the heat, mind you. That's silly. It's a relatively normal (if stylish) convection oven, just like mom uses to make your banana bread. (I've had your mom's banana bread, and it's great.) Only, yeah. This one's got an Android brain inside it that, well, runs Android. It'll run Android apps, yeah, but the real purpose for all this is that it'll walk you through the cooking process, and send you alerts when it's time to baste the turkey. That's pretty much what connected devices have done for the past year, but this one's making all the noise this week here in Vegas. So there.

We've got some video after the break for you Android-oven-loving fans out there. Namaste.

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VMware adds Mozy to its cloud and virtualization empire

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Mozy is one of the most popular cloud backup services around, with more than one million users storing around 70 petabytes of data. Its popularity apparently put it on the acquisition radar of VMware -- which has now made Mozy part of its virtualization empire.

VMware's official blog post makes it clear that the company wasn't so much interested in Mozy as a consumer offering. Rather, it's the inner workings of Mozy which piqued VMware's curiosity. CTO Steve Herrod says, "Over the past 5 years, Mozy has built one of the best examples of a globally distributed, large-scale cloud offering." He adds that the move will allow VMware to "further ramp our own cloud-related learning and accelerate new IP, scale, and capabilities" of its existing offerings.

Existing Mozy customers don't need to worry, of course. VMware has pledged to continue running Mozy's service without interruption.

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Help Wanted – Become a member of the Gadgeteer team!

helpwantedFor anyone out there who has always wanted to be part of The Gadgeteer, now is your chance. I’m wanting to add 1-2 people to our rag tag team of gadget freaks. I would really like these 2 new people to be female to help offset the huge amount of testosterone that we currently have on the team… But don’t let that stop you from applying if you don’t fit that criteria. :) Think you have what it takes to become a regular Gadgeteer contributor? Full details after the jump.

What’s expected:

You will be responsible for submitting a minimum of 2 unique and original news stories (not just a rehash of other gadget news site’s posts) every week. These stories consist of 1 image and 1-2 short paragraphs talking about new, useful, wacky and unique products that other people will want to read about. They don’t always have to be consumer electronics, they could be almost anything interesting.

New team members will start out posting news. If everything works out, after a certain period of time you’ll be invited to do product reviews in addition to regular news posts.

Compensation:

This is not a paying job and you will not receive any monetary compensation for any of your contributions. Your “pay” will be a boost in geek cred and review samples if you end up becoming a full member of the team.

Requirements:

1. You must be a gadget freak. But you don’t have to be overly techy, geeky or a hardcore hacker. I just want people who are always excited about new products and are constantly scouring the web and elsewhere for interesting products and tidbits.

2. Must be able to write decent English and have a firm grasp on the fundamentals of grammar. We don’t have time to re-write your posts, so this is a must.

3. Must have above average photography skills and have the ability to take sharp well lighted close ups of the products being reviewed.

4. If you’ve tried out for a position before and didn’t get picked, don’t let that stop you from trying again :)

How to apply:

Send me an email telling me about yourself, what types of products that most interest you and why you think you would be a great addition to my team. I’ll use this info to decide who I will ask to provide a sample news post and a sample review which will show me your writing and photography skills. I will then choose the best candidates to go through a trial period posting news. After that trial period ends, I’ll decide who will become permanent team members.

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

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Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with MakerBot's Bre Pettis (update: video embedded)

Live from the Engadget CES Stage an interview with MakerBot's Bre Pettis

Yep, it's a big year from 3D printing, and no company's got a bigger piece of the spotlight than MakerBot. The company used last year's show to announce the release of the first generation Replicator, releasing its successor a few months back. We've asked the company's CEO Bre Pettis back to our stage to discuss the 3D printing revolution.

January 9, 2013 5:00 PM EST

Check out our full CES 2013 stage schedule here!

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Deal of the Day – 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15R (5520) Core i5 Ivy Bridge Laptop with 6GB RAM, 500GB HDD, and Windows 8

Dell-deal-2013-1-7Monday’s LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 15.6″ Dell Inspiron 15R (5520) Core i5 Ivy Bridge laptop for $499.99.  Features:

  • Core i5-3210M 2.5GHz CPU with 6GB RAM and 500GB hard drive
  • 15.6″ 1366 X 768 LED-backlit LCD and integrated Intel HD 4000 graphics
  • Four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI v1.4a output
  • Waves MaxxAudio 3
  • 1-Megapixel webcam with mic
  • DVD burner, 8-in-1 card reader
  • 15-months McAfee SecurityCenter subscription
  • 90-day Premium Phone Support

$688.99 – $189 instant savings = $499.99 with free shipping.

This deal expires January 7, 2013 or sooner. Check the above link for more details on this deal, and check the LogicBUY home page for other deals.

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Microsoft May Get Home Advantage

Microsoft could be cutting new inroads into the world of home automation, based on rumors that it has purchased id8 Group R2 Studios. This acquisition will reportedly bolster Microsoft's Xbox division, which is likely to introduce a next-generation game console later this year. Aside from an Android application that can control heating and lighting systems, R2 Studios currently does not have any products on the market. However, it does have a number of interesting patents.

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Relive the NVIDIA CES press conference in its entirety


 

Android Central @ CES Of course, we know you all joined us live from the NVIDIA press conference on Sunday, and what a show it turned out to be. Plenty of exciting stuff to nerd out on came our way -- Tegra 4, NVIDIA Grid, that sweet demo of the amazing looking Dead Trigger 2, and of course, Project Shield

And now, NVIDIA has posted the press conference in it entirety online for us to enjoy at our leisure -- posted above for everybody. See all the official introductions for yourselves, and then be sure to check out our hands on coverage. We're pretty excited about it all. If you didn't get that impression yet, you might want to head back and check out the post-event podcast with Phil, Alex and Simon. 

More: Hands on with Project Shield, NVIDIA Grid

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iPhone DIY repair: Ultimate guide to fixing broken or unresponsive Home buttons

iPhone DIY repair: Ultimate guide to fixing broken or unresponsive Home buttons

Everything you need to know to DIY (do-it-yourself) repair a stuck or unresponsive Home button on your iPhone.

If you've owned iPhones over the years, you're probably familiar with Home button quirks. Since the Home button is the most used button on the device, and the only one you use for actual operation, it's typically the quickest to wear down and cause you problems. And no, WD-40 is not the answer. Regardless what iPhone model you have, it is possible to fix a malfunctioning Home button the right way.

We can walk you through not only how to replace the components that are causing the issue, but where to get quality parts and tools from the suppliers we trust. If you're not quite ready to give up your current iPhone and you're up to the challenge, follow along and we'll help you get your Home button back in working order in no time.

How to fix Home button issues in an AT&T/GSM iPhone 4

The GSM variant of the iPhone 4 is notorious for Home button issues. It's probably the most affected iPhone model when it comes to Home button crankiness. The flex cable assembly that sits underneath the actual button itself wears over time and after so many depressions. This means that the cable isn't making complete contact anymore which can result is mishits and issues such as double taps registering as single taps.

If this sounds like an issue you're having, the Home button flex probably needs to be replaced. While it isn't the easiest repair to perform, it's a super cheap fix as long as you have some good patience and steady hands.

How to fix Home button issues in a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4

Just like it's older GSM brother, the Verizon and Sprint (CDMA) variant of the iPhone 4 uses the exact same Home button flex cable. This means that it can be just as prone to giving out over time. The reason we probably see more GSM iPhone 4 Home button repairs is because it's been available longer than the CDMA variant.

As the CDMA version of the iPhone 4 starts to show its age, you may exhibit Home button issues. While the Home button flex is the exact same part in both the GSM and CDMA iPhone 4, the actual repair process is quite different. So if you've got a Verizon or Sprint iPhone 4 with an angry Home button, you'll want to follow this guide instead.

How to fix Home button issues in an iPhone 4S

The iPhone 4S Home button assembly changed design from its iPhone 4 predecessor but it doesn't mean it's completely immune from Home button issues. It comes down to the fact that the Home button and power button are the two most used buttons on any iPhone model. The more presses, the faster a component wears down. It's just inevitable.

Unfortunately, even though Apple switched up the iPhone 4S Home button slightly in order to provide a little more support and contact with the flex cable, the actual cable assembly is still the same. Which means it's just as prone to wear down over time. Again, it's not the easiest repair in the world, but just like the iPhone 4, it can be done for extremely cheap.

If you're experiencing issues with your iPhone 4S and you just can't see getting a new iPhone just yet, a Home button replacement may be a great option.

How to fix Home button issues in an iPhone 3G or iPhone 3GS

The iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS are nowhere near as prone to Home button issues as the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S but it doesn't mean it can't happen. If you've got an older iPhone 3G or 3GS that you just don't want to part with, whether that's due to sentimental reasons, or you just want your kids to have an iPod substitute, it's still a great device to keep laying around.

While the Home button isn't super simple to replace, the front digitizer assembly is. And it just so happens to contain the Home button assembly. You'll not only get a new Home button assembly, you'll get a brand new piece of glass and the labor is super simple. And did we mention it's also an extremely cheap fix?

More DIY help

Whether you're having trouble diagnosing an issue or need help with a repair you've already started, our mod and DIY forums are a great place to find exactly that.

If you still can't find what you're looking for or need directions on another repair, you can check out even more guides via the link below or contact us with guide suggestions if it's something you think we should cover in the future.

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Apple’s App Store crashes through the 40 billion apps download mark

Apple’s App Store crashes through the 40 billion apps download markApple has just announced that its App Store customers have downloaded over 40 billion apps. It shouldn't be that surprising when you consider that Apple has over 500 million active accounts using the App Store and December 2012 alone saw a staggering two billion app downloads.

“It has been an incredible year for the iOS developer community,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “Developers have made over seven billion dollars on the App Store, and we continue to invest in providing them with the best ecosystem so they can create the most innovative apps in the world.”

Nearly half of the 40 billion downloads were made in 2012 alone which is quite an achievement when you consider it. The App Store currently offers more than 775,000 apps for iPhone and iPad users as well as more than 300,000 apps specifically for the iPad. The 40 million figure is made up purely from new app downloads and does not include re-downloads or updates to existing apps either.

Source: Apple PR

App Store Tops 40 Billion Downloads with Almost Half in 2012 Record-Breaking December with Over Two Billion Downloads

CUPERTINO, California―January 7, 2013―Apple® today announced that customers have downloaded over 40 billion apps*, with nearly 20 billion in 2012 alone. The App Store℠ has over 500 million active accounts and had a record-breaking December with over two billion downloads during the month. Apple’s incredible developer community has created over 775,000 apps for iPhone®, iPad® and iPod touch® users worldwide, and developers have been paid over seven billion dollars by Apple.

“It has been an incredible year for the iOS developer community,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services. “Developers have made over seven billion dollars on the App Store, and we continue to invest in providing them with the best ecosystem so they can create the most innovative apps in the world.”

In 2012, the husband and wife team at Imangi Studios saw their game Temple Run downloaded more than 75 million times; Backflip Studios and Supercell, two emerging game development studios, brought in over $100 million combined for their leading freemium titles DragonVale and Clash of Clans; and emerging services including Uber, Flipboard, HotelTonight, and AirBnB attracted millions of users on iOS. Companies including Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, Autodesk, Marvel and Major League Baseball continued to expand their iOS offerings, while developers like JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot Interactive and Bottle Rocket Apps continued to push the boundaries of what iOS apps can do.

“The success of our game Temple Run in 2012 was nothing short of astonishing,” said Keith Shepherd, co-founder of Imangi Studios. “We were simply looking to create a game that was fun and easy to play, but once it hit the App Store, the game took off. This past year, we saw more than 75 million downloads of Temple Run on iOS.”

“Our success on iOS has been incredible,” said Samir Hanna, vice president of Consumer Products for Autodesk. “We set off with the modest goal of bringing SketchBook to iPhone users as a way of introducing them to Autodesk. Fast forward three years, we now offer 20 apps to iOS users that have achieved more than 50 million downloads, and we continue to roll out new creativity and design tools that appeal to both professionals and consumers.”

“The App Store provided us with opportunities beyond our wildest dreams,” said Bad Robot Interactive’s JJ Abrams. “Our app Action Movie FX was designed to bring Hollywood special effects to anyone’s self-made video, whether that be on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and we’re just thrilled that millions of fans around the world were as excited as we were about the possibilities that this app brings.”

“Bottle Rocket Apps now employs over 100 full-time employees, dedicated to nothing but building great apps,” said Calvin Carter, president of Bottle Rocket Apps. “In my 20 plus years in technology, I have never seen such a vibrant marketplace for software like the App Store.”

Apple offers developers a wealth of resources and tools to help them make great apps, plus a robust ecosystem and marketplace which provide customers a safe and easy way to discover them. Apple also provides developers great ways to monetize apps including in-app purchase, subscriptions and advertising, and helps market and support developer efforts in the App Store and beyond.

The revolutionary App Store offers more than 775,000 apps to iPhone, iPad and iPod touch users in 155 countries around the world, with more than 300,000 native iPad apps available. App Store customers can choose from an incredible range of apps in 23 categories, including newspapers and magazines offered in Newsstand, games, business, news, sports, health & fitness and travel.

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