DashClock: integrating notifications from any application

DashClock is a great little surprise last week . For those who are missed, it is actually a simple widget that can be integrated either on the Home screen of a device running Android, or directly on the lock screen. The whole point of the thing is that this little tool can display the real-time notifications from some applications. And indeed, the Android community has been so seduced by the idea that she decided to enrich DashClock. Yes and know precisely a developer had the very good idea to create another application AnyDash , which will simply allow you to integrate notifications from any application!

But be careful because AnyDash is only in its infancy and the tool is currently under development. It works, of course, but it is perfectly feasible that some applications are not yet supported. However, if one believes one of the comments on the present form of the application, then it would seem that the developer is very responsive to the community and it deploys and frequently updated to incorporate new notifications.

And this is still a really good thing. Do not have Android device in hand, I have not had the opportunity to test AnyDash but it appears that the operation of the application is fairly simple. Once the extension is installed in DashClock, it will display all the notifications from the applications added to the list. So you can get the tool of your choice and even set the icon that will accompany the notification.

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Emulator to run Windows applications on x86 RT

RT Windows , as everyone knows, is capable of running applications such as ARM and signed by Microsoft. All but changed at the beginning of the year when some Clokr managed to get hold of a flaw which was then exploited to design a jailbreak tool to run unsigned applications. Looks like another, so it is a door that is open and it is precisely because of this passion that has managed to create the first emulator to run x86 applications on terminals running Windows RT. So of course, all is not perfect yet and the emulator in question is not compatible with all programs on the market, but it should any self-interest of those who have a home area RT.

Finally, the RT area but also all the shelves, or rather all hybrid machines, running Windows RT. For indeed, this emulator has been designed to work on all configurations of this type , so it is possible to enjoy the end of Microsoft and its partners. But how does this emulator anyway? In reality, it is quite simple since it acts as gateway between the instructions used for x86 applications and instructions used for applications such as ARM. 

The downside is that this emulator is still in its infancy and it is not able to recognize all instructions. However, some tools are already supported and this is precisely the case with 7zip of WinRAR or even Heroes of Might and Magic 3 . The list should naturally expand with time and we already know that the developer of the tool is working on the instructions used in Age of Empires, Command & Conquer, Jagged Alliance 2 or uTorrent. In other words, all machines running Windows RT should soon be able to run these games and applications.

Great, it says you may be wondering how to set up this emulator. Well actually, the procedure is quite simple:

• Get the emulator to address .
• Launch the MSI file and install the program on your device.
• Click "Launch x86 program" from the menu.
• Go look for the executable software you want to run (.Exe).
• Click the "Ok" button.
• Wait a few seconds for the application launches.

With no RT Windows machine at home, I have unfortunately not been able to test this solution then please do not hesitate to share your feedback for the benefit of everyone.

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PlayStation Cloud: a series of new domain names for Sony

The PlayStation 4 will be officially unveiled in a few hours and all that we are really looking forward to many this event extraordinary. So naturally, we have seen a considerable number of rumors of all kinds and of these, there is the question of the launch of a "cloud gaming" that would allow the new Sony console to run the securities PS3. Interesting, and there are even better since the Japanese firm has just purchased several domain names at the aptly named: PlayStation-Cloud.com, PlayStation Cloud.org- and PS-Cloud.net.

Remember, this is the last year that we learned of the acquisition of the company Gaikai by Sony, a transaction that has been encrypted with 380 million and had been much ink. It must be said, when one of the biggest players on the market officiating video games is acquiring a service "cloud gaming," there is cause interest.

So far, Sony has not yet exploited the technology developed by Gaikai. This could of course change with the launch of the PlayStation 4. According to the latest gossip in date, which could take advantage of this technology to allow players to rotate the titles developed for the PlayStation 3. If you have not followed the case, it is actually the next question that Sony console is not backward-compatible device and allow the firm to eventually compensate for this lack. The whole question is how much will cost this technology...

Anyway, as mentioned a little earlier, Sony has apparently bought several domain names that are related in one way or another with this new service, "cloud gaming". It should be noted also that the firm was also introduced in 2009 a brand name PS Cloud.

Go more than a few hours to wait to find out more!

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Sony SLT-A58: official specifications

The Sony NEX-3N is not the only camera that was unveiled by Sony during the night. The manufacturer has also introduced another case that should interest a lot of people because it is the SLT-A58. Again, it was not bad leaked on the web these days, we have seen a few pictures and even some of the technical specifications of the beast, but you will still be able to find a little lower the listing that looks like a reflex very promising. Yes, very promising, and should even be the joy of all amateur photographers.

Level design, no big surprise, we find some details about the same size and the same ergonomics as the SLT-A57. Very concretely, therefore, the Sony SLT-A58 is presented in the form of a box relatively compact and should interest anyone who likes to travel light but can not settle for a hybrid.

Concerning the technical specifications, the Sony SLT-A58 enjoys a CMOS sensor Exmor APS-C 20.1 megapixels, a sensitivity between ISO 100 and 16 000 (with a special mode up to ISO 25600), a burst mode between 5 and 8 frames per second depending on the configuration of the case, the video recording Full HD AVCHD 50i/25p , an OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder with 100% coverage and a 2.7 inch screen 460k dots adjustable. The autofocus, meanwhile, works on phase detection AF points 15 (including 3 think) and it is also able to follow the topic of your choice. In addition, we can also count on the integrated SteadyShot.

Beside and beyond the usual creative style, the Sony SLT-A58 also enjoys a claw, a microphone input and an HDMI output. Point also positive, the Japanese automaker's new reflex can read Memory Stick or SD cards to choose from.

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Nikon Image Space: Applications available on iOS and Android

At the beginning of the year that Nikon has unveiled its new storage in the "cloud" service called Nikon Image Space, which is intended primarily to ... photographers. All with plenty of options for storing and organizing photos and videos. Interestingly, of course, much more that simply being a customer for Nikon instantly enjoy 20GB of space without having to remove the card. And indeed, if you have taken the step and if you have an account on the service, then you'll be pleased to learn that the manufacturer has just launched two new mobile applications available on iOS and Android.

The purpose of these applications is quite simple since they are simply designed to allow you to take your library with you everywhere. Once installed on your smartphone or on your tablet, it actually allows you to find all your photos and videos all in one place. Very handy for the professional photographer wishing to present their work to clients, or even for the enthusiast.

So of course, these applications offer a lot of useful features:

• Multiple viewing modes.
• Interactive Map for geotagged photos.
• Sorting criteria.
• Search filters.
• Instant sharing on Twitter, Facebook or email.
• Uploading content from the mobile or tablet.

Functions similar to those proposed Picturetown, so it is essential that Picturetown even a little as the ancestor of Nikon Image Space. Also note that if you have an account on it, then you can certainly use your old credentials they were automatically recovered by Nikon.

Download Nikon Image Space for iOS

Download Nikon Image Space on Android

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Sony NEX-3N: official technical specifications

Sony is struggling to keep his secret new products and NEX-3N obviously no exception to the rule since it was leaked well as it should these days with photos and even technical features that are found on specialized sites. This morning, the Japanese manufacturer has held to formalize things and that is how it has just lifted the veil on its new hybrid , a hybrid that plays the card of the compactness and should therefore appeal to all those who can not leave home without a good camera.

If Sony uses the same NEX3N mignes all hybrid range, it is all-of-a little further benefit of a case extremely compact . Engineers and manufacturer seem to have made ​​every effort to minimize their overweight new case and I must admit that the result is quite interesting.

To complete this project, they were also reviewing the ergonomics of the camera and enjoys it so a new release which will also serve zoom ring and power button. Effect three in one, then. For the rest, however, little change, if it is the handle of the device to be a little more pronounced.

Now for the technical characteristics of the beast. The Sony NEX-3N embeds a sensor Exmor APS-C 16.1 megapixels , a sensitivity between ISO 200 and 3200 , a burst mode at four frames per second , an LCD 3-inch 460k dots rotated 180 degrees and recording videos in AVCHD 50i/25p. Besides that, we can also count on 11 shooting modes and 15 effects that will help us boost our pictures, all for a compact (109.9 x 62 x 34.6mm) and lightweight (210 grams) . Autonomy, finally, allow you to take 480 photos without recharging the battery of your device and can also indicate that the latter benefit from a micro USB port and an HDMI output.

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Iconsdb, icons, colors of your choice

Found on the web an incredible number of services to quickly find icons for reuse in their own projects. And each time, they finally simply indexing the content on specialized sites. Iconsdb goes a little further since this service will not only help you find the icons. No, actually, it will mostly give you the ability to customize and change their color as well. All this on the fly and using a module directly integrated on its pages. As it runs pretty well and it will save you valuable time...

At first glance, Iconsdb not pay mine. A minimalist interface, a homepage that just to show icons most downloaded, most viewed, most popular or most recent, all with a few tags, we can not say that it is very glamorous. However, just go a little further to understand that this service is much more complete as you might think.

For indeed, Iconsdb has two advantages weight: sizes and customization . For formats, it is very simple since it is one of the most comprehensive of its kind with four choices (ICO, PNG, GIF, JPEG) and a multitude of variations in size, ranging from 16 × 16 to 512 × 512. Whatever your project, you should have enough to do so. But the best, ultimately, it is the customization tool that will allow you to change the color of the icons without having to open your image editor. Simply so enter the hexadecimal code for the color you want in the top right of the window to immediately apply it to the icon. With this, you'll be sure to pick the icon you need and it is actually very practical.

Oh and the icing on the cake is that all icons offered by the service are free of copyright, they can be used in your own projects, of course, but also in your professional endeavors. And if you do all this with not immediately slam this site to your bookmarks, or other similar tool, but is that necessarily a problem you have.

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