DSi v1.4 firmware happening now in Japan, bringing Facebook connectivity along for the ride
July 30, 2009
Back at E3 2009 it was announced that Nintendo would roll out the capability to upload photo to Facebook from the DSi. Well, we’re hearing from Engadget Japanese that that firmware updating is now occurring. It’s a pretty minor update which includes the aforementioned ability to upload photos to Facebook, and brings a faster “image display speed” in the DSi’s camera. We’re sure there’s some behind the scenes tweaking going on too, right? No word on when this update will hit elsewhere, but we’ll keep our eyes on our DSi until it happens. You know, for work. Check out Engadget Japanese’s video of the upgraded features after the break.
[Via Joystiq]
Filed under: Gaming, Handhelds
DSi v1.4 firmware happening now in Japan, bringing Facebook connectivity along for the ride originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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IDEA’s Solar lamp glows like a Sputnik heatshield
July 2, 2009
While the original Sputnik burnt out after only 3 months in orbit, here’s an homage that promises to be rather more resilient. IDEA, Japan’s answer to you know who, is offering a 30cm tall (11.8-inches) self-sufficient ambient light that pretty much does its own thing. Integrated sensors detect when the light should be on, while inconveniences like power cords and on/off switches are completely done away with. The light’s batteries are recharged by the sun at a rate of 2 to 5 hours sunlight for 8 hours operation, while its waterproof design means it can be dumped outside to collect rays during the day and even provide garden lighting at night. It’s quirky, to be sure, but the obvious design cues taken from the Russian satellite should make true geeks smile with glee. You can find a gallery of the various color choices courtesy of Engadget Japanese below, and if you’re passing by the land of the rising sun later this month you can snap up your very own solar light ball for ¥1575 ($16).
[Via Engadget Japanese]
Filed under: Household
IDEA’s Solar lamp glows like a Sputnik heatshield originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jul 2009 07:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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