Mexico fire coach Sanchez after 16 months (Reuters)
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
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Original post by Unknown and software by Elliott Back
General Dynamics UK touts near real-time 3D maps for soldiers
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
It looks like soldiers could one day have their own tab key of sorts to call up detailed, 3D maps at will, at least if the folks at General Dynamics UK have their way. As Physorg reports, they’ve developed a “near real-time” 3D map system that makes use of an array of different technologies including LIDAR, thermal imaging and x-ray backscatter techniques to not only display buildings and streets, but objects and people inside buildings as well. The use of LIDAR also promises to provide measurements of doors, windows, and alleys with “millimeter accuracy.” All that obviously makes the system, dubbed Masthead, slightly less than portable, however, although General Dynamics says it’d be able to be carried in the back of a military vehicle or civilian 4×4, or in a plane for that matter. Of course, like most such projects, General Dynamics isn’t just setting its sights to military applications, with it also touting Masthead’s potential benefits for police forces in planning security measures for large events, to name one example.
[Via Physorg]
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Original post by Donald Melanson and software by Elliott Back
Lopes back for sixth stint after Vasco coach quits (Reuters)
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Vasco da Gama coach
Alfredo Sampaio quit on Monday after 12 games in charge and was
immediately replaced by Antonio Lopes for a remarkable sixth
stint at the helm.
Original post by Unknown and software by Elliott Back
Benitez calm amid turmoil, but Champions League loss would be a blow (AP)
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Amid all the conflict over the ownership of his team, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez remains calm and concentrates on nothing but his job. Benitez has a standout record in European competitions and is loved by the fans. They sing his name while loudly expressing their hatred of American co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett Jr.
Original post by Unknown and software by Elliott Back
Kranjcar grateful for Wigan win ahead of Cup semi-final (AFP)
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Croatian international Niko Kranjcar believes Portsmouth's win over Premier League rivals Wigan last weekend was the ideal tonic as the south coast club prepare for Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against West Bromwich Albion at Wembley.
Original post by Unknown and software by Elliott Back
LiMo Platform Release 1 gets loosed, R2 to come later this year
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones
Don’t look now, but mid-2008 is almost here, and for those waiting intently for the release of a LiMo SDK, you’re one step closer to having your dreams realized. Announced today, the LiMo Foundation has made available what it calls the “first globally competitive, Linux-based software platform for mobile devices.” According to Morgan Gillis, executive director of LiMo Foundation, the consortium is hoping that R1 will “spur rapid innovation and contributions from all LiMo members,” and it’s restated that software development kits for Native, WebKit and Java operating environments are set to launch during the second half of this year. Not one to sit idly, the entity has also announced that Release 2 is currently “being specified and developed,” and should escape testing and greet the real world in late 2008.
[Via PhoneScoop]
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Original post by Darren Murph and software by Elliott Back
Monaco's slide continues as Rennes get late late winner (AFP)
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Monaco's alarming winless run continued on Monday as Rennes scored a goal in injury-time to record a 2-1 win here and inflict the fourth successive defeat on the 2004 Champions League finalists.
Original post by Unknown and software by Elliott Back
Deutsche Telekom / T-Mobile demands Engadget Mobile discontinue using the color magenta
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Filed under: Cellphones
#comparechart { border: 2px solid #333; border-collapse: collapse; } #comparechart td { padding: 3px; border: 1px solid #ccc; vertical-align: top; margin: 0; line-height: 1.3em; } #comparechart th { font-weight: bold; text-align: left; padding: 4px; background: #eee; } #comparechart th.mainth { border-bottom: 1px solid #333; font-size: 1.2em; } #comparechart td.red { background-color: #f08c85; } #comparechart td.green { background-color: #b3e2c4; So last week Deutsche Telekom, owners of the global T-Mobile brand, sent Engadget a late birthday present: a hand-delivered letter from their German legal department requesting the prompt discontinuation of the use of the color magenta on Engadget Mobile. Yep, seriously.
Granted, we get nastygrams from angry tech companies practically every day, but rarely regarding anything that’s not some piece of news we published that they’re livid about having out in the open. And irony of ironies, this whole use-of-magenta thing is precisely the topic we took up last year on behalf of DT.
We spoke with David Beigie, vice president of corporate communications for T-Mobile US, who offered: “As a trademark owner, from time to time Deutsche Telekom looks at usage that could lead to confusion in the marketplace. The letter sent by DT merely outlines these perspectives and is meant to simply open a dialogue. Engadget continues to pioneer forums for discussion of wireless industry developments and innovation. T-Mobile respects the role Engadget and its readers play in advancing dialog on these important topics.”
So in the interest of that open dialog we’ve posted Deutsche Telekom’s letter below (typo in the first word of the first sentence and all), as well as a handy guide to allay any confusion should you suddenly find yourself disoriented and trying to buy your next SideKick or MDA from Engadget Mobile.
| Deutsche Telekom | Engadget Mobile | |
|---|---|---|
| Cellphone carrier | Yep | No |
| Distributor of telecom equipment | Yep | No |
| Likely to be mistaken for T-Mobile / Deutsch Telekom | We certainly hope so | No |
| Former state-owned monopoly | Yep | No |
| Has something against US 3G | Apparently | No |
| Has more than five friends | Might not anymore | Yep |
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Original post by Ryan Block and software by Elliott Back
Cybook Gen3 e-book reader gets reviewed
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
Filed under: Handhelds
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Original post by Donald Melanson and software by Elliott Back
Empoli bring back Cagni, Baldini leaves Catania (Reuters)
Posted by on Mar 31, 2008
(Updates with confirmation of Baldini departure)
Original post by Unknown and software by Elliott Back
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