Google Dashboard Launches

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If you're anything like me, you use a lot of Google products on a daily basis. I frequently make use of Gmail, Google Calendar, Docs, and Picassa, and I've also got a YouTube account that I use every once in a while. Switching between different pages to access all of those different things can be a pain in the ass at times. That's why Google's launched their new Dashboard service.

Google Dashboard allows you to connect to and display information for all of the Google products you use on a single page. From one central area you'll be able to check your messages and chats received and sent, change your account settings for every product you use, and view any updates and changes that have occured. Mind-blowing and paradigm-shifting? No, not really. But that doesn't stop it from being useful.

Posted on Thu, 5 Nov 2009 07:49:28 CST | by Robert Evans

Pioneer offers iPhone App for in-dash Navigation Systems

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Pioneer Electronics has introduced a new iPhone app that allows users of its AVIC-U310BT and AVIC-Z110BT in-dash navigation systems to set up a link between the navigation devices and their iPhone. The app allows the user to search for routes and select points of interest via their iPhone.

Once selected on the iPhone a Bluetooth connection can be launched allowing the saved data to be carried over automatically to the navigation device from the iPhone. The iPhone can be used for other things like calls or games when the data is moved from the phone to the nav device. Read more

Posted on Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

New Xbox Live Dashboard Update Details unveiled

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The Xbox 360 gets another software update in late Summer with a new Xbox Live Dashboard release.
Microsoft has unveiled several of the improvements and new features you will be finding in the next Xbox Live Dashboard release.

The highlights of the new Xbox Live Dashboard include Games on Demand, Netflix improvements, Avatar marketplace and Xbox Live Party improvements. Read more

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:19:32 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

T-Mobile Dash 3G unveiled

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Today T-Mobile USA announced the upcoming availability of its newest 3G-enabled smartphone, the T-Mobile Dash 3G.
The current T-Mobile Dash only supports GPRS. The new T-Mobile Dash 3G will be able to use T-Mobile’s high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g).

The T-Mobile Dash 3G, designed by HTC and powered by Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.1, is available in a glossy-black finish with red accents, features a full-QWERTY keyboard, easy-to-use trackball and vibrant display. Read more

Posted on Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:40:14 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Pioneer Unveils Two More In-dash Nav Devices

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If the Pioneer in-dash nav device I talked about before was too rich for your blood, Pioneer has also announced a pair of slightly lower cost devices. The AVIC-X710BT and X910BT both offer many of the same features with turn-by-turn driving directions, audio, and video capability.

Maps for both units are provided by Tele Atlas and cover the US, Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii. Maps can be viewed in 2D and 3D modes. Highway signs are represented on the screen for easy navigation and the maps include 3D icons for major hotels and other stops. Read more

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 07:00:00 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Pioneer Unveils In-Dash Car Navigation Device

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Pioneer Electronics is a big name in car and home theater products. The company had announced its latest in-car navigation device called the AVIC-Z110BT. The top-of-the-line in-dash navigation system allows simulations map and route guidance.

The unit allows users to control and iPod or iPhone and a Bluetooth enabled cell phone at the same time. Traffic, weather, and local information are provided via MSN Direct tuner integration. The large 7-inch touchscreen is motorized and has CD and DVD playback capability. Read more

Posted on Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:40:47 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

T-Mobile Dash now comes with $100 Cash with new Contract

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The T-Mobile Dash is a Windows Smart phone with QWERTY keyboard ideal for emails. LetsTalk is offering the T-Mobile Dash with new service plan with $100 cash back. The Dash so to say jumpstarts your productivity with a $100 in advance.

The T-Mobile Dash feature highlights include Bluetooth, 1.3 Megapixel Camera, microSD Expandable Memory, Internet Explorer Mobile, IM w/ AOL, Yahoo!, ICQ, and MSN, MP3/Video Player, and Speakerphone. Read more

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Dashboard Update coming for HDMI Issue

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If you are an Xbox 360 owner that was sending audio out over HDMI and found after the XBE update was applied your audio was gone, your fix is coming Tuesday 2am Pacific. The update will fix the audio issue over HDMI.

Exactly what other changes if any the update will fix or add is unknown. It appears that this may be a fix for the audio issue only. Read more

Posted on Tue, 3 Feb 2009 01:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Chrysler 200C EV Concept Dashboard is straight out of WipeOut

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Chrysler unveiled at the subdued Detroit Auto Show 2009 the Chrysler 200C EV concept dashboard of the future.
The new Chrysler 200C EV concept is supposed to deliver unprecedented connectivity in the areas of convenience, socialization and synchronization.
Chrysler’s advanced connectivity system welcomes the driver, and operator-specific options display on-screen settings. Read more

Posted on Mon, 12 Jan 2009 06:27:13 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dashboard Devices Set to Debut Car Computer at CES

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I never really understood wanting to put a computer in the dash of your car. The limited amount of space available forces some compromise on the system you can use. The in-day computer is available from a few places including a firm called Dashboard Devices that will unveil a new in-dash computer at CES 2009 called the ENV-XC.

The ENV-XC runs an Intel Core Duo 1.66GHz processor and offers 1GB of RAM and a 160GB HDD. The unit has dual FM RDS/TMC tuners and an option for built-in GSM/GPRS modems and more. The XC is designed to be coupled with in-dash displays like the ENV-100. Read more

Posted on Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Dash Express GPS Gadget discontinuous

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Last Holidays the Dash Express GPS device made big waves with its innovative two-way internet connectivity. According to GigaOm Dash is discontinuing the Dash GPS device that finally was actually affordable on Amazon.com ($299).
Dash is cutting staff and changing its business model from consumer-focused to business-to-business. This is the typical path a company takes if it still has cash or found a new investor supporting the new strategy Read more

Posted on Mon, 3 Nov 2008 13:21:07 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dash Navigation GPS Gets Wireless Updates

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Dash Navigation has announced that it is the first GPS provider to offer wireless updates to its customers. The wireless downloads are completed over-the-air so users don’t have to connect the GPS device to a PC or use a DVD.

The updates are done over Wi-Fi and the update adds other new features to the Dash Express GPS unit. The update provides answers to driver’s questions like finding the closest coffee shop on their route. FasterFind allows the GPS unit to get a faster position fix. Read more

Posted on Tue, 1 Jul 2008 10:10:16 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

Maingear Dash PC Review

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Our review partner Digital Trends published a review of the affordable Gaming rig Maingear Dash.

Quote from the review: "Good news, FPS addicts… There’s no need to worry if funds are tight, as custom computer builder Maingear has developed the Dash PC as a low-cost alternative to its boutique gaming rigs, albeit with the same attention to detail and unique design that are the hallmarks of a personalized machine. Read more

Posted on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:00:00 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dash Express Review

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Engadget published a review of the Dash Express Internet connected GPS device. As reported the Dash Express is shipping to the pre-order customers. Amazon.com is taking orders for the Dash Express at $399.99 with a shipping date of April 29th.

Quote from the review: "As far as the actual interface goes, well, it's a GPS. If you've used a nicer PND before, nothing's really going to shock you. That's going to be the hardest thing for Dash to overcome, just as TiVo had to slowly educate users as to why they'd want to pause and rewind live TV: sure, it can work just like what you're used to, but once you figure out how much it's capable of, going back seems ridiculous. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 08:46:15 CDT | by Luigi Lugmayr

Dash Express Now Shipping

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We first reported about the Dash Express on December 17th of 2007. The coolest part of the Dash Express is that the device is Internet connected. The big promise of the device is that it constantly updates traffic information that is provided by other Dash units in the area.

The pre-order price for the Dash Express last year was $599. Today Dash and Amazon announced that the Dash Express is now available for purchase on Amazon.com. Those who pre-ordered the device will be mad because Amazon is listing the Dash Express for only $399.99. It will ship on April 29th. Data plans for the device cost as little as $9.99 a month. Read more

Posted on Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:50:31 CDT | by Shane McGlaun

OpenMoko and Dash Navigation Team up for First Internet GPS Device

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OpenMoko and Dash Navigation announced today that they had teamed up to introduce the first ever Internet connected dashtop GPS device. The Dash Express runs on the Neo mobile hardware and software platform and marks the first time OpenMoko has entered the GPS market.

"We always saw the Neo 1973 as more than a mobile phone; it's the harbinger of the coming generation of open mobile devices aimed at the Web2.0 social networking market," said Sean Moss-Pultz, CEO of OpenMoko. "We knew if we could free the phone, others would springboard from that and build revolutionary products. Dash seized the opportunity, improved the Neo hardware and OpenMoko Linux platform, and built a revolutionary product that will disrupt the mobile GPS market." Read more

Posted on Wed, 2 Jan 2008 12:00:44 CST | by Shane McGlaun

Dash Express ambitious always-on GPS Gadget

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The Dash Express is the first navigation system with two-way internet connectivity and it is available for pre-order now for $599.99.

The Dash Express will ship at the end of February 2008. Included in the package is 1 month of free Dash Service and 2 more free months when you join MyDash.

The always-on Dash Express GPS device promises to give you up-to-the-minute traffic data that is automatically exchanged with other Dash devices. Read more

Posted on Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:00:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox Fall Dashboard Update to start

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As reported the Xbox Fall Dashboard update is happening today at 2am PST. This is in about 45min. as of publishing this.

Microsoft already revealed what the new features in the Xbox 360 update will be. Among the key new enhancements of the Fall Dashboard Update 2007 are the previously announced Xbox Originals game download services, Family Timer parental control feature, and expanded social networking experiences. Read more

Posted on Tue, 4 Dec 2007 03:15:00 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update Details revealed

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Microsoft was kind enough to already announce the details of the 2007 Fall Dashboard Update that will be rolled out on December 4th.

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Xbox Fall Update available

Among the key new enhancements of the Fall Dashboard Update 2007 are the previously announced Xbox Originals game download service, Family Timer parental control feature, and expanded social networking experiences. Xbox 360 owners can also look forward to enhanced navigation, profile, and video features, and Xbox LIVE Arcade Hits. Read more

Posted on Sat, 1 Dec 2007 09:41:11 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

Xbox FOF Social Networking in Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update

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Microsoft announces that the Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard Update on December 4th will include Friends of Friends social networking features.

With Friends of Friends You'll be able to check out the friends lists of fellow Xbox LIVE members right from the Dashboard. With this new feature, members can find old friends or connect with new ones within the community of more than eight million people on Xbox LIVE around the globe and send messages and game invites, as well as compare games and Achievements. Read more

Posted on Tue, 27 Nov 2007 01:39:02 CST | by Luigi Lugmayr

In Dash Bose Media System w/ GPS

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Bose is better known for making really expensive headphones and tiny stereos is putting out a new device for your car with the unassuming name Bose Media System. This one head unit appears to be a double din design to fit in most of the newer cars.

Integrating lots of car gadgets into one device the Bose Media System includes a CD player, SACD, DVD-A, MP3, and AAC files burned onto CD or DVD-R. Satellite radio users will appreciate the XM compatibility in addition to FM and AM as well. Read more

Posted on Fri, 9 Mar 2007 15:00:00 CST | by Shane McGlaun