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Audi’s eKurzinfo app uses augmented reality to sidestep A3 owner’s manual

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As reported on Engadget. By Timothy J. Seppala Ever read your car’s instruction manual? We didn’t think so, and apparently, neither did the folks at Audi. Not too long ago, the firm introduced a unique twist on vehicle documentation, offering A1 owners an augmented reality app that could tell them about the car’s basic functions at a glance. The eKurzinfo app’s initial release only recognized 65 elements of the vehicle — but has since been improved and is now…

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Google’s New Maps App Now Showing Local Ads Related To Users’ Searches

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As reported on TechCrunch. by SARAH PEREZ Google AdWords customers can now better target mobile device owners via an updated ad experience within the Google Maps app on Android, iPhone, and iPad, Google announced today. This news follows a recent update to the Google Maps app, which previously saw a number of changes and additions, including an updated user interface, integrated traffic reporting, Zagat reviews, changes to how business ratings display, and more. In the updated Google Maps application, advertisers…

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Google begins rollout of Android Device Manager to help track your lost phone

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As reported on The Verge. By Chris Welch Google’s answer to Find My iPhone is finally here. Announced less than a week ago, some users have already begun receiving access to the all-new Android Device Manager. The Verge has been able to confirm that the service works just as Google advertised; it located a Nexus 4 within seconds, giving us options to ring the device or, barring any chance of retrieval wipe its contents completely. The map says its…

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Application Cloud

Comcast tests cloud DVR app for iOS, brings live TV and recordings to mobiles

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As reported on Engadget. By Richard Lawler Comcast announced plans for cloud based recordings with its upcoming X2 platform rollout, but FierceCable has spotted an iOS app in iTunes that’s ready for the feature. Published by Comcast Interactive Media, the Comcast Labs DVR app promises access to user’s cDVR service while behind their Comcast modem. What we can see of the UI is very basic, but the setup screens promise a “revolutionary new DVR that streams live TV and…

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Spotify brings curated playlists to Android and iOS

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As reported on Engadget. By Brian Heater Sick and tired of picking your own music to play all the time? Spotify’s been working to up its recommendation game, through the launch of features like social andDiscover, now pushing things even further with Browse. The feature brings curated playlists to the music streaming service, starting with a “gradual” rollout on iOS and Android today, followed by the rest of Spotify’s platforms at some point. The playlists, chosen by Spotify…

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Google Opens The New Google Maps For Web To Everyone

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As reported on TechCrunch. by GREG KUMPARAK Remember that shiny new Maps web interface that Google started showing off at I/O back in May? It’s here! Technically, the new Maps interface has actually been here for a while… assuming you signed up for an invite shortly after it was announced and were able to make it through Google’s invite queue before they opened the floodgates today. (I signed up a few hours after the announcement and just…

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Google Maps 2.0 for iOS starts rolling out with iPad support, indoor maps (update: offline maps too) Mobile

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As reported on Engadget. By Jon Fingas The revamped Google Maps design reached Android last week; now, it’s iOS’ turn. Google Maps 2.0 is gradually rolling out worldwide for Apple’s platform, and it’s bringing the Android version’s discovery and exploration components as well as some new-to-iOS features. Long-anticipated iPad support is the highlight, although there’s also indoor navigation, live traffic updates and incident reports. Maps 2.0 hasn’t hit the US just yet, although it should be available shortly. Update: It looks like it’s…

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Application Cloud

Maxthon Is A Cloud-Based Browser For Power Users

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As reported on TechCrunch. by CATHERINE SHU Maxthon may not have the name recognition of Chrome, Firefox or Safari, but the cloud browser has gained a global following of more than 100 million unique visitors per month in 140 countries. Karl Mattson, the company’s vice president, says Maxthon’s growth has been driven in large part by Web developers and gamers who appreciate its built-in memory management, Flash, GPU acceleration and HTML5 support. “We really see a lot of…

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Bank of England shows off piles of gold in its own shameless app

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As reported on Engadget. By Mat Smith Wealth. Big stinking masses of it. That’s what the Bank of England is letting you get a glimpse of through its own official app. A panoramic tour gives a scrollable view of an unspecified number of gold bars, each weighing in at 13kg and — more importantly — worth around £350,000 ($528,000). (But hey, at least the app is free.) The Bank of England houses 400,000 of them in total, although…

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MLB.com updates At Bat iOS app with All-Star goodies, iPhone UI Mobile

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As reported on Engadget. By Steve Dent Even the most ardent baseball fans have to admit it’s a long season. So it’s perhaps wise that MLB.com has just trotted out an update for its At Bat iOS app just before the All-Star break, all the better to get you in the mood for the more interesting second half. First off, it’ll let you access the All-Star week hoopla like the home run derby and the game itself. You’ll…

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