drag2share: Verizon confirms Galaxy Nexus 'signal strength issue,' says a fix is in the works

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/verizon-confirms-galaxy-nexus-signal-strength-issue-says-a-f/

Well, there's good news and bad. Per usual, we'll kick it off with the latter. The LTEified version of the Galaxy Nexus has signal problems. Or, more specifically, a "signal strength issue." According to Verizon Wireless' Support account on Twitter, the issue is currently being investigated, and while there's no ETA at the moment, a software update is "being developed" to remedy it. We haven't seen a flood of gripes regarding the call quality (or lack thereof) with this particular handset, but it's not exactly uncommon for carriers to work on these types of things soon after a hero device hits the masses. Naturally, we'll keep you abreast of any release details.

Verizon confirms Galaxy Nexus 'signal strength issue,' says a fix is in the works originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 13:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: VidaBox Media Servers add metadata support for XBMC, Popcorn Hour and others

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/vidabox-media-servers-add-metadata-support-for-xbmc-popcorn-hou/

We wouldn't expect for upper-crust aimed media server setups like the ones offered by VidaBox to play nicely with the common rabble, but apparently that's just what is going on. With the click of a check box, its "Drop-n-Rip" Blu-ray and DVD archiving now includes cover art and other metadata compatible with third party streamers including Popcorn Hour, HDI Dune, TViX, XBMC, Sage TV and others. This probably won't drop the cost of a custom installed setup by much, but if you have one and want to bring your own extender hardware (similar to its recent iPad support) into the mix, it should be a simple upgrade.

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VidaBox Media Servers add metadata support for XBMC, Popcorn Hour and others originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: VMware View delivers virtual Windows machines on Linux, OS X and Kindle Fire

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/vmware-view-delivers-virtual-windows-machines-on-linux-os-x-and/

There are very few places left in this world where you can't access a virtualized Windows PC. VMware has its, well, wares available on almost every platform imaginable. Its View client, for connecting to remotely-hosted enterprise servers has become a particularly integral part of the company's plan to put powerful virtualization tools at the tips of your fingers. After debuting on the iPad back in March, followed shortly afterwards by an Android edition, VMware View is now coming to Mac and Linux machines as well as the Kindle Fire. The feature set doesn't contain many surprises, but full screen support in Lion makes a welcome appearance in the list. The app should already be appearing in the Amazon App Store and the Ubuntu Software Center, though you wont find it in the Mac App Store... at least not yet. Check out the complete PR after the break.

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VMware View delivers virtual Windows machines on Linux, OS X and Kindle Fire originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Corsair's Sandy Bridge E-compatible liquid coolers get plumbed in and tested

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/corsairs-sandy-bridge-e-compatible-liquid-coolers-get-plumbed-i/

You'd be crazy to embark on a Sandy Bridge E upgrade without anticipating all the costs involved. Some might argue you'd be crazy, period, but that's only because they're haters. The fact is, if you can drop a grand on an i7-3960X (or $600 for a more sensible i7-3930K), then you can probably find some spare brass for a decent liquid cooler. So, which to get? The crew at HotHardware just reviewed Corsair's LGA2011-compatible H80 and H100 water systems, spiced up with a look at Intel's own RTS2011LC cooler for comparison. They concluded that both Corsairs were a cinch to install and easily surpassed Intel's offering by allowing higher stable overclocks without excessive decibels. However, they also cautioned that the hefty $90-$120 investment in a Corsair or any other high-end liquid cooler won't necessarily yield quieter performance than an air system, because you end up with fans and a water pump chugging away in your rig. See the source link for the full results and then click 'More Coverage' for Bit.tech's review of the H80.

Corsair's Sandy Bridge E-compatible liquid coolers get plumbed in and tested originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Google offers updates for Google+ this holiday season, fruitcake en route

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/19/google-offers-updates-for-google-this-holiday-season-fruitcake/

If Google's idea of a stocking stuffer is tweaking Google+, its engineers are getting the gift-giving over with a few days early. Today, the company announced that it'll be introducing a few new features to its social network, including new controls that adjust how posts from a given circle are blended into the overall stream of posts, along with which posts are highlighted for your attention. The outfit also says it's working on refining its toolbar to highlight newer posts and see how widely your posts have been shared. For advertisers, up to 50 named managers can now administrate a Google+ Page, and a fix to the photo side of the site allow for improved navigation and better tagging. Head past the break to see full clips of the changes in action, and since Google bought out Santa's operation, expect to hear Eric Schmidt's footsteps on your roof come the 24th.

Update: The Google+ Android app has also seen an update tonight, gaining the ability to start a hangout from a Messenger conversation, new photo album design and more. Hit the Android Market for more details.

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Google offers updates for Google+ this holiday season, fruitcake en route originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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