Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[How to pronounce ASUS (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/how-to-pronounce-asus-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/how-to-pronounce-asus-video/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/17/how-to-pronounce-asus-video/#comments A-suh-ss? Ah-sue-ss? As-ses? Nope, all wrong. We've been informed by ASUS that its head honcho has recently set a new rule in an attempt to rid our frustration, so what used to be "Ah-seuss" is now "A-seuss" (or "Eh-SUS" according to Taiwanese phonetics, as pictured). The logic behind this? Apparently it's a direct chop from the pronunciation of "pegasus" -- the origin of the company's name -- which ironically seems to favor the former diction. Anyhow, let's not confuse ourselves any further and just study this lovely lady's video demo after the break.

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How to pronounce ASUS (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>asusasustekAsustek ComputerAsustekComputerclarificationcompanycompany brandcompany nameCompanyBrandCompanyNameexclusivehong kongHongKongnamepronouncepronunciationsayvideoFri, 17 Dec 2010 16:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung responds to Symbian claims, says it's still supporting it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/samsung-responds-to-symbian-claims-says-its-still-supporting-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/samsung-responds-to-symbian-claims-says-its-still-supporting-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/samsung-responds-to-symbian-claims-says-its-still-supporting-i/#commentsContrary to popular belief (and reports from yesterday), it seems that Samsung actually isn't planning to ditch Symbian anytime soon -- or at least it's not prepared to tell the public. Shortly after announcing its own Bada OS, rumors began to fly that Symbian support would fade in the near future; according to a company representative speaking with Mobile Burn, however, that's simply not true. To quote:
"Samsung is an initial member of Symbian Foundation and continues to cooperate with Symbian Foundation. At the same time, Samsung supports various existing open operating systems including Symbian, Linux, Android, and Windows Mobile. To provide more choices to meet consumers' many different tastes and preferences, we will continue our 'multi-OS' strategy."
'Course, just because it's "continuing" to support Symbian doesn't mean that the hammer won't fall tomorrow, but at least for now it seems the Big S is safe from seeing one of its own jump ship. Phew.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>badaclarificationdigitimesdon joo leeDonJooLeedropendmobilenokiaoperating systemOperatingSystemosrumors 60S60samsungsoftwarestategysymbianSymbian FoundationSymbianFoundationThu, 12 Nov 2009 21:18:00 EST<![CDATA[Samsung responds to Symbian claims, says it's still supporting it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/samsung-responds-to-symbian-claims-says-its-still-supporting-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/samsung-responds-to-symbian-claims-says-its-still-supporting-i/http://www.engadget.com/2009/11/12/samsung-responds-to-symbian-claims-says-its-still-supporting-i/#commentsContrary to popular belief (and reports from yesterday), it seems that Samsung actually isn't planning to ditch Symbian anytime soon -- or at least it's not prepared to tell the public. Shortly after announcing its own Bada OS, rumors began to fly that Symbian support would fade in the near future; according to a company representative speaking with Mobile Burn, however, that's simply not true. To quote:
"Samsung is an initial member of Symbian Foundation and continues to cooperate with Symbian Foundation. At the same time, Samsung supports various existing open operating systems including Symbian, Linux, Android, and Windows Mobile. To provide more choices to meet consumers' many different tastes and preferences, we will continue our 'multi-OS' strategy."
'Course, just because it's "continuing" to support Symbian doesn't mean that the hammer won't fall tomorrow, but at least for now it seems the Big S is safe from seeing one of its own jump ship. Phew.

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Microsoft has already come out and clarified Steve Ballmer's recent statement that Project Natal would be rolling out sometime in 2010 (possibly in the form of a new Xbox console), but it looks like the man himself also felt the need to set the record straight. Speaking with IGN, Ballmer said that he "confused the issue with my poorly chosen words," adding that, "there is no news in my comments. Things are as reported after E3. Sorry." Of course, this would be somewhat understandable if it were an isolated incident, but as you no doubt recall, Ballmer also recently dropped word of an earlier than expected Zune HD release date, which prompted yet another quick "clarification" from Microsoft. But hey, he only works there.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ballmerclarificationcorrectionmicrosoftnatalproject natalProjectNatalsteve ballmerSteveBallmerxboxxbox 360Xbox360Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:56:00 EST<![CDATA[Apple not shutting down all use of "podcast"; still not so hot on "pod," though]]>http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/apple-not-shutting-down-all-use-of-podcast-still-not-so-hot-o/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/apple-not-shutting-down-all-use-of-podcast-still-not-so-hot-o/http://www.engadget.com/2006/09/27/apple-not-shutting-down-all-use-of-podcast-still-not-so-hot-o/#commentsYou probably remember our post this past weekend citing a Wired Listening Post story which claimed that Apple was trying to claim ownership of the word "podcast"; we even got -- OMG -- Slashdotted. Well, Wired Listening Post has now printed Apple's letter to the company in question, Podcast Ready, and it seems that the real situation is a bit murkier than our original post might have led you to believe. While Steve and friends are definitely gung-ho about Podcast Ready abandoning the use of "myPodder" for its automation software (claiming that it is "very similar phonetically to Apple's iPod mark and appears to have been chosen intentionally to capitalize on the fame and goodwill of Apple's marks"), the letter goes on to say that "Apple, of course, has no general objection to proper use of the descriptive term 'podcast' as part of a trademark for goods and services offered in the podcasting field." What it basically comes down to is this: Apple objects to "Podcast Ready" trademark applications which cover "portable listening devices" and "software to manage digital content for portable media players," but is fine with an application for that branding which only refers to podcasting in general. It's still confusing as hell, since it's not entirely obvious where one would draw the line between "podcasting in general" and podcasting as it relates to portable listening devices and software for managing podcasts for portable media devices, but either way what is very clear is that Apple is determined to protect its turf and prevent anyone from using the words "pod" and "podcast" in any manner they believe might possibly infringe on its trademarks.

[Via MacRumors]

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