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browsers
Opera Unite: Your Browser Is Now a Media Server
On top of the server-side compression and new interface we saw last week, Opera has done something pretty wild with the next version of their software: they've turned it into a zero-config server for files, music, photos and websites. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Lukasz Fabis: Arrgh. The more Opera adds, the further I get pushed away. As far as each individual feature goes, I love Opera's... 9 Responses | Other threads
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browsers
Opera Mobile 9.7 Beta Now Live for Windows Mobile Phones
Whoa, hey, Opera has just posted download links for the beta release of Opera Mobile 9.7, the server-side accelerated, Flash-friendly update to their flagship mobile browser. Let's see how it is, shall we? More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Sandeep Murali: Never used Opera, so can anyone tell me whether this supports full flash or not? How does it compare to... 6 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Wow, That Nyko Type Pad Pro Is Huge In Person, Too
If it were just a few feet wider, the Nyko Type Pad Pro could pass as a spaceship. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Complexified: Cue "thats what she said" comments ;) 6 Responses | Other threads
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browsers
Opera 10 Beta Adds Visual Tabs, Server-Side Compression
The Opera 10 browser beta has opened to the public, cloaked in a slightly new interface and boasting a couple key features over the last version. Live tab previews and new navigation are the most conspicuous changes, though the most important one is under the hood: like Opera Mini and the upcoming version of Opera Mobile, Opera 10 supports server-side compression. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Eruanno: Hmm, I don't think visual tabs will be all that popular in todays widescreen-filled era. Height-space is precious... 3 Responses | Other threads
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e3 2009
Nyko Type Pad Pro Brings QWERTY to the Wii Completely Inconspicuously
There are Wiimote peripherals. And then there is the Type Pad Pro. More »
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By Mark WilsonComment by Kaiser-Machead: And is in no way related to the BSG Colonial Viper. 3 Responses | Other threads
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star wars
The Valkyrie Meets Star Wars Meets Tron Doesn't Meet Chuck Jones
If you are in LA and like opera, Star Wars and Tron, check this performance of Richard Wagner's Die Walküre. Looks amazing, but Wagner always makes me want to invade Poland.* I prefer Chuck Jones: More »
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By Jesus DiazComment by Kaiser-Machead: Episodes like that Chuck Jones classic are catalysts for my intense hatred of most modern cartoons. Blocky animation, terrible music... 9 Responses | Other threads
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autos
Ford Winning Dashboard Tech War: Trucks Getting Opera Browsers With Their 3G
If Ford can put Sprint 3G in their cars, and now, Opera browsers, what the hell is taking the rest of the industry so long? SHAME! More »
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By Brian LamComment by Jakooboo: Why the F*** do cars even need internet?!? Cell phones already cause enough problems, and hey, now I can surf... 12 Responses | Other threads
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Mobile Browsers
Opera Mobile 9.7 to Support Flash, Google Gears, Server-Side Compression
Despite being the obvious choice for WinMo browsing, Opera Mobile 9.5 is far from perfect. That said, the next release, due in a few months, might even put the likes of Mobile Safari to shame. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by Shane Melton: I'm considering getting a HTC Diamond and know it runs Opera. This would be the clincher on beating out an... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Nintendo DSi
Video: Nintendo DSi vs. DS Lite Browser Speed Test
Spoiler: The DSi's browser melts the DS Lite's face off. it's way faster, the page is rendered better, and it's readable as it loads. In other words, it's actually usable: More »
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Comment by Auzburner: That's impressive for a Nintendo handheld, still can't touch the web browser on the iPhone - and the gaming on... 14 Responses | Other threads
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android
Opera Mini For Android Leaves Beta, Fixes Nagging Bugs
Opera Mini's final release addresses most of the problems we found in our beta test, and is available now in the 'Communications' category of the Android Market. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by closhedbb: Please make a Storm-specific version and make me happy! more » | Other threads
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internet explorer
Microsoft Shows 'Feature Complete' IE 8 Release Candidate, Catches Up a Little
IE 8 has been marinating for some time, and press info and betas had provided a solid picture of its features. Now TGDaily has taken a good look at a near-complete version of the browser. More »
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By John HerrmanComment by mikegriffin: I think the yahoo browser makes msn's browser look amaterurish in all respects. I personally like it better than any... 8 Responses | Other threads
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dealzmodo hack
Dealzmodo Hack: Make Your Old USB Stick Into a Digital Multitool
With 8GB flash drives available for under $20 and 32GB drives edging into the mainstream, nobody can blame you for shelving old USB sticks. But there are a surprising number of uses for those rickety, sub-gigabyte keychains. More » -
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Opera Mini 4.2 Now Available for Sprint Instinct
We played with Opera Mini 4.2 on Android yesterday, but it's got one other new platform up its sleeve: the Sprint Instinct. Opera is something we've been waiting for ever since the Instinct's browser totally blew on an otherwise great feature phone (though it's gotten better with the recent 1.1 update). Opera Mini should add some spring in its web-surfing step, since it's reading optimized pages that have been crunched Opera's servers and spat back to your phone. You'll need to sideload it, but if you've got the Instinct, you should give Opera a test drive. [Opera]
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Comment by Joker10: You know if I did not have to pay the stupid cancellation fees for Sprint, I would have the Instinct.... 6 Responses | Other threads
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android apps
Hands On: Opera Mini 4.2 Beta For Android
It didn't take long for Android's built-in WebKit browser (that performed well in our recent mobile browser Battlemodo) to see a little competion in the form of Opera Mini 4.2—the ubiquitous and lightweight software that's installable in some form on just about every mobile platform that can run Java apps. A beta version was released for Android today, and we put it through a quick test. More »
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By John MahoneyComment by iAirmanshirk: yeaq looks kinda laggy and bloated. ill wait for the final version to even consider it 4 Responses | Other threads
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windows mobile
Internet Explorer Mobile 6 Available in Free Emulator (Verdict: Not Horrible)
Not content to sit still while Opera and Skyfire kick its ass in the Windows Mobile browser space, Microsoft is previewing Internet Explorer Mobile 6, the next version of the notoriously rendering-impaired mobile browser, through a downloadable emulator. The addition of a "desktop" mode is promising, as is the fact that it appears to correctly render MSNBC's javascript-rich homepage, something with Mobile IE5 couldn't dream of doing. It's probably reasonable to expect IE6 to make an appearance in Windows Mobile 6.5, but XP and Vista users can test it now, right here. UPDATE: Impressions and feature list after the jump. More » -
wii browser
Wii's Opera Browser 2.0 Update Gets Detailed
Game Reactor has the scoop on Wii's Opera Browser 2.0, coming this December for 500 Wii Points ($5). It's got Wii Speak compatibility, updated buttons, a maximum of six tabs, Wii Mail support and will be free for people who already paid for the first. Those of you who love surfing the net with a motion stick are going to be thrilled. [Go Nintendo via Kotaku]
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By Jason ChenComment by jasonsplace: Do we get a new Flash Player as well? 8 Responses | Other threads
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opera mini
Opera Mini 4.2 Boosts YouTube Support, Gets Snazzy New Skins
Opera is releasing a preview of the next update to its mobile web browser, Opera Mini 4.2. The beta release offers improved support for YouTube, the ability to play nice with a wider selection of phones, note sharing between phones and PCs and a selection of new skins for greater customization. Best of all, it's still free. Download it from the Opera website. More »
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By Elaine ChowComment by TBM-Fan: does this means you won't need flash to watch videos on youtube? well cause i heard about the plans to use... 1 Responses | Other threads
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iphone apps
Opera for iPhone Ready To Go, If Not For Apple's App Store Policies
Not surprising news, this, but sad nonetheless. According to Opera CEO Jon Stephenson von Tetzchner, an iPhone version of its popular mobile browser is developed and ready to go, but will likely never see the light of day due to Apple's infamous App Store policies, barring apps that compete with the phone's default features—here, Mobile Safari. Personally I find Safari to be pretty solid, but for those who find it crashy, an alternative would come in handy, and of course, competition is usually a good thing in situations like this. Sigh. [NYTimes, ZDNet] -
opera
Download Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta 2: First Mobile Browser With Widgets
The latest beta for Opera Mobile 9.5 is out now. It adds a few things to the mix, but they're pretty big. Besides being faster, it now comes with widgets, making it the first mobile browser to offer extensions (though Firefox Mobile will be right behind it)—you can grab the SDK to make your own here. The five that come with it are Twitter, AccuWeather, a clock, Shopping List, and Bubbles, a Tetris knockoff. Finally, Symbian UIQ users can also get their 9.5 beta on now. More »
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Comment by Ron-Mexico: Opera mobile 9.5x's fantastic and now my browser of choice most of the time. But supposedly this build is... 2 Responses | Other threads
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opera
Opera 9.6 Faster, Stronger, Available Now
Opera just popped out the latest version of their desktop browser, 9.6. Besides being just plain faster, it adds feature improvements all around, like a new low-bandwidth mode in the built-in email client, expanded syncing (speed dial, search engines and notes), and RSS feed previews, so you can check out the content before you subscribe to it. If you never checked it out before, it's worth taking it for a spin. More »
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Comment by Vroomtrap: Can anyone test to see if this works with Google maps yet? maps.google.com. -- In my recent tests, the Right-Click functionality... 3 Responses | Other threads
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Comment by Polybius: What are these Firefox Extensions mentioned here called? That text resizing one sounds neat! 5 Responses | Other threads
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chrome
Download Google Chrome Now
Google's new web browser, Google Chrome, is now available for download. Will it dethrone Firefox? Will it further crush the hopes and dreams of Internet Explorer? Hit the link to find out. Note: Mac users still out on the cold on this one, same goes for Linux. Also, click here for our full photo tour.[Google Chrome]
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By Mark WilsonComment by Andwu: oh... and one with a stupid name to boot. 3 Responses | Other threads
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architecture
Iceland's Ragnarokkin' New Opera House Designed To Be Elf-Friendly
Maybe you don't get over to Reykjavik very often, but the old Viking homestead is a crazy mix of old and modern architecture. Joining the skyline will be the Icelandic Opera House, an icy glass fortress that changes colors throughout the day. Designed by a man whose middle name is Thor, the transparent cube and enclosed 820-seat theater are situated upon a hill known for its magical elf population. What now? Elves, you say? More »
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Comment by AdmNaismith: I think something like The Fortress of Solitude with light emanating from deep inside would have been more pleasant to... 2 Responses | Other threads
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cellphones
Mobile Safari vs. Opera Mobile vs. Skyfire: Who's the Fastest?
Three of the best mobile browsers that act like grown up ones are Mobile Safari, Skyfire and Opera Mobile 9.5. Even though the latter two (both for Windows Mobile) are still betas, Laptop Mag decided to toss them all into a race anyway, seeing which could deliver piping hot content the fastest. They ran Opera and Skyfire on an AT&T HTC Tilt, so everyone was surfing on the same 3G network with beefy hardware. Spoiler: Skyfire delivered pages in one third of the time it took Safari or Opera. It's because Skyfire cheats. More » -
opera
Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta 1 Available Now
Two days late, the first beta of Opera Mobile 9.5 is available right now. While it's a developer-focused release, 9.5's snappier response, overhauled UI and better standards support make it worth making the jump now, if you're just a little adventurous. [Opera] -
opera mobile 9.5
Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta Available July 15
Since the desktop version of Opera 9.5 officially launched just a bit ago, you'd figure the mobile version would be close behind. You're right: Opera Mobile 9.5 Beta (for Windows Mobile) goes live July 15. It'll bring a lot of the desktop version's features down to your smartphone, including the same browser engine. Enjoy your few weeks left to gloat, HTC Touch Diamond owners. [Opera via via Phone Scoop] -
opera mobile 9.5
Opera Mobile 9.5 Reviewed (Verdict: Even Better Than Safari Mobile)
Matthew Miller from ZDNet loaded up Opera Mobile 9.5 on his HTC Advantage, a Windows Mobile device, and thinks it's even better than the iPhone's Safari browser. Why? Because he can select text, copy and paste, save passwords and even email individual images from a page. He says it's the best mobile browser he's ever used (even though Google Docs doesn't work correctly). It's definitely even more like a desktop browser than Apple's offering. You don't need to take his word for it—you can see for yourself in his video. [ZDnet via Into Mobile]
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By Jason ChenComment by Aturayd: Very strange the issue he is having with the double tap. I've been using Opera Mobile 9.5 for quite some... more » | Other threads
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htc
HTC Touch Diamond: the Blurb, Specs and Official Pics
We came, we saw, we blogged, or Venimus, Vidimus, Blogimus, as they used to say in Roman times. HTC's press release for the Touch Diamond is after the gallery. More » -
smartphones
HTC Launches the Diamond—Small and Very iPhone-esque
So, this is the Touch Diamond. It's small, slim, "a holistic experience," according to Horace Luke, HTC's Chief Innovations Officer, and "just like your life." Out in Europe and Asia next month, we should get our hands on it later on this year, and it's the closest thing so far to an iPhone that hasn't come out of Cupertino. Not surprising, since Luke and his team wanted the design to be worthy of MoMA. I'm just not sure about the diamond design on the back. Here is a gallery, the specs and some of the choice quotes from the presentation: More » -
opera mini
Opera Mini Browser Now on Helio Ocean, Officially
Sure, with a little third-party app hacking you've been able to get Opera running on some Helio phones for a while. But today Helio and Opera have released Opera Mini in what's the first official deployment of the tiny browser by a US service provider. Apparently Helio listened to their enthusiast community and then worked to tailor the software. Press release below the screenshots. More » -
opera
Opera Mini 4 has officially dropped. Get it while it's hot. [Opera]
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beer
One Man's 20,000-Beer Bender Leads to Aluminum Opera Gowns
Nikos Floros confuses us. Here he is, a dude manly enough to amass a collection of 20,000 beer cans, and what does he do with them? He weaves them into the most intricate, beautiful opera gowns ever seen. They are currently on display in Athens, not to be worn (new definition of nipple chafing) but as a fund-raising exhibition. Opa to your artistry, Nikos—but in all honesty, you're probably why The Man Show went off the air. [NZ Herald via Make]
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Comment by Amiash is back in the internetZ baby!: @mandarin: yes i know that, thats why i put the word "if" in the first sentence. *peace* more » | Other threads
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gaming
Unconfirmed: Nintendo Discontinues DS Browser?
This is unconfirmed for now, but some forum poster at Neogaf claims that Nintendo is going to discontinue the DS Lite web browser. Seeing as you had to pay $29 for a web browser that wasn't even that great, we can understand why. [Amazon via Neogaf via DS Fanboy]
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By Jason ChenComment by Skeptical_Geezer: My understanding is that these require a server application to reformat the pages to fit on the DS. Will the... more » | Other threads
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sidekick
Like the Helio Ocean, the Sidekick 3 and Sidekick ID can both get Opera Mini working as a browser. The caveat is that you have to be a Java programmer in the developer community. [Hiptop3] -
helio
Custom Apps Now Possible on Helio Ocean (Opera Mini)
Not only is the iPhone getting its third-party cherry popped, the Helio Ocean is now running third-party apps now as well. The first proof of concept app is Opera Mini, the smallish browser from Opera that lets even lousy phones browse like a star. To get it to work on your Ocean (even though the default Ocean browser is just fine for us), just follow the directions on Heliocity. After you're done, you may want to check to see how you can support them to get even cooler apps on the Ocean. [Heliocity]
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By Jason ChenComment by invicta: We have started loading the Opera Mini in all our of our Helio Oceans for free. You can check it... more » | Other threads
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hacks
Wii Flash Exploit Not That Serious, May Not Result in Homebrew
That Wii Internet Channel flash player exploit we looked at last week seems to be not quite as serious as we first thought. So far, instead of allowing possible homebrew code on the Wii (which in turn means emulated games), all the thing does is freeze up the console entirely. According to Symantec, the exploit isn't "much of a threat," and doesn't pose any problems for Linux or Mac systems right now. Let's hope hackers can take this to its logical finish and find a way to run unsigned code on the Wii. [Symantec via Inquirer]
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By Jason ChenComment by TuxRug: Windows with Firefox: IEXPLORE.EXE has encountered an error and needs to close. This is why I don't use Symantec or Norton. ... more » | Other threads
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cellphones
Opera Takes On iPhone With Mini 4 Beta Browser
There are many reasons that you could call the Opera Mini 4 Beta an assault on the iPhone's Safari browser. New features include: More » -
software
Opera's Flash-Replacement For Cellphones
[UPDATE: This ain't no Flash plugin. Read on.] It's no secret that our gold standard for mobile browsers is full Youtube support. Apparently, that ain't happening because Flash is a CPU and mem hog. So opera is working on a replacement plug in so phones can get in on some mobile video plugin action.The new technology will add video capability directly into the Web browser, so that users can see and play back video content directly in Opera. As of yet, Opera has not commented on whether or not the new native playback ability for Opera Mobile will be able to play existing Flash content.
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freakin' finally!
Opera Browser For the Nintendo DS Available In US
You been hurtin' for a DS browser for soooo long. Well, guess what? It's finally here. That's not to say it's going to change your life or anything. Super-early reviews were not so psyched. Still, a browser for the DS is a no-brainer, so it's nice to finally see it available, even if it will cost you $30. What? Yep, follow the jump to see the press release for yourself. More »
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Comment by withaneight: the problem is not that it will ccost you 30, its that its 34.99... and the wireless on the DS... more » | Other threads
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