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Hybrid cars`ve officially jumped the shark, bor`g drivers from coast to coast as they smugly hypermile wherever they’re going. Meanwhile, those w/ big trucks`ve`en relatively out of luck, hav`g to stop frequently 4 gas — & to scrape the remains of those little hybrids out of their fender wells. That’s chang`g soon, w/ Via Motors tak`g its rebranded Chevy trucks (dig Z fly`g V on the grille) & offer`g them to fleets in 2011, w/ sales to individuals com`g 2 years later (you can get in line now 4 $1,000 down). Big companies like, apparently, PG&E`ll B able to roll in these so-called E-REV trucks Z offer either 20 or 40 miles of electric range, augmented by an onboard generator. Yes, it’s the series hybrid layout similar in theory to the Volt , w/ the internal combustion engine charg`g the batteries which, in turn, send juice to the 268hp motor. Interestingly, though, Z generator can power other things as well, provid`g 120 or 240V to tools, lights, maybe even hot tubs if you’re the super cool contractor. No word on anticipated vehicle cost nor efficiency, although (unless) we’re not expect`g miracles on either front. Continue read`g Via Motors E-REV hybrid trucks power your commute & the job site too (video) Via Motors E-REV hybrid trucks power your commute & the job site too (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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What R U do`g tonight? How about………………listen`g to all 100 minutes of the 2010 wrap-up edition of the Engadget Podcast? The Engadget Podcasters reminisce & predict as V peer into the void of yet another year of excit`g & flawed technology. They just keep coming, & rest assured — we’ll just keep podcasting. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: 99 Luftballoons 14:30 – Engadget’s biggest stories of 2010 Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast iTunes Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). RSS MP3 Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator &`ve the show delivered automatically. RSS AAC Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. Zune Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @engadget Engadget Podcast 223 – 12.31.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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Over the past 2 weeks we’ve`en incorporat`g the lightweight flexible technology into our workflow. Usually, of course, just about everyth`g V write`s routed through the processor, operat`g system & application & immediately reflected on an LCD us`g some multitask`g user interface. However, we`ve`en seek`g the way to organize to-do lists on the separate display so Z they R not lost in the course of the day’s work or tak`g up undue screen real estate. As it happens, V were invited to an exclusive press event extoll`g the latest version of paper. Paper`s the thin, foldable substance Z can accommodate the wide array of styli to produce words & graphics. The catch`s that, much like printer cartridges, these styli must B refilled w/ ink or replaced. although (unless) there`s the wide ecosystem of these devices Z R broadly available. The developers of paper`ve really put the lot of forethought into the wide array of uses

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While V were jealously hung up on South Korea’s work`g electric bus system , Christmas apparently came early 4 the couple of lucky US fuel cell bus research projects — in the form of $16.6 million in Federal Transit Administration grants. Pasadena based Calstart snagged almost $10.2 million and`ll funnel 70 percent of the funds to develop`g the 1st phase of the low-cost, longer last`g fuel cell power system. Calstart`ll then spend its remain`g $2.9 million in partnership w/ the Chicago Regional Transit Authority to develop & test the viability of fuel cell bus fleets in cold climates. The Center 4 Transportation & the Environment in Atlanta`s the other project to hit the federal money gravy train. It received the hefty $6.4 million to spread across six different projects Z dabble in everyth`g from develop`g fast-charg`g 35-foot fuel cell buses, to similar lithium ion versions, to improv`g exist`g hybrid bus platforms. Federal pork 4 fuel cell DSLR development regrettably missed the cut. 4 the full scoop hit up the press release after the break. Continue read`g FTA awards $16.6 million in grants 4 fuel cell bus research FTA awards $16.6 million in grants 4 fuel cell bus research originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:25:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Early this morning, Perfect 3rd Inc. — makers of the less than perfect WakeMate wristband — issued the recall 4 the sleep analyzer’s USB charger, which apparently`s the tendency to go up in smoke , & V don’t mean disappear. An e-mail sent out by the company’s CEO @ 12:30 AM states, “we were informed by the customer of the safety incident w/ the black USB chargers.” the little vague if U ask us, consider`g the video V received shows the device “smok`g after exploding.” The recall ensures Z the WakeMate itself`s perfectly safe, & Z the Chinese-manufactured USB cables R @ fault, although (unless) if U ask us, anyth`g Z`s supposed to help U sleep soundly shouldn’t put U in danger of catch`g fire. Thanks, Ringram & Nick Continue read`g WakeMate sleep-aid recalled due to ‘exploding’ USB charger, gives new mean`g to be`g hot in the sack WakeMate sleep-aid recalled due to ‘exploding’ USB charger, gives new mean`g to be`g hot in the sack originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Man, we`ve to tell you: 2010`s the whopper of the year 4 Engadget, & 4 the gadget world @ large. the space Z`s once reserved 4 only the hardiest tech nerds`s`en increasingly overrun w/ everyday neighbors, cousins, & parents, as product categories — the smartphone, e-readers, & tablets — became more ubiquitous than ever. Here @ Engadget, 4 us, this meant more eyes than ever read`g our stories, more tips fly`g in our direction, & work`g harder & faster than ever to br`g our readers the best & most up-to-the-minute news. What follows R the biggest, best stories Z V here @ Engadget broke this year as exclusives. Some of them R parts of the biggest gadget stories this year, & all of them R stories V busted our butts to br`g to you, dear readers. Join us after the break 4 the thorough retrospective of the year 2010 in Engadget exclusives, our biggest year ever. Continue read`g Engadget’s biggest exclusives of 2010 Engadget’s biggest exclusives of 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 15:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve already seen leaked images of the Olympus E-PL2, the much talked about follow up to the E-PL1 . The Micro 4 Thirds`s expected to boast the new 14-42mm f/3.5 – 5.6 kit lens, the ‘direct movie’ button, the high-resolution 3-inch display, & an optional Bluetooth model. From the new image above, however, V can C Z there`ll also B an optional ‘Medusa’ version of the cam w/ the closeup spotlight 4 all those insane macro shots you’ll undoubtedly B taking. The adjustable LED`ll also not require an extra battery, so this`s 1 add-on we’ll definitely B seriously considering. New image of Olympus E-PL2 leaks, shows off macro spotlight originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:14:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Kodachrome film`s iconic enough Z there`ve now`en several ‘ goodbye, Kodachrome ‘ news stories, & V just couldn’t resist 1 more. This time, our tale`s of Dwayne’s Photo in Parsons, Kansas (which we’ve`d occasion to reference once before ), the film process`g store which`s the distinction of be`g the final place to accept Kodachrome 4 development. The problem? The store`s`en flooded w/ packages of undeveloped film from all over the world as the window 4 its process`g comes to an end. It turns out Z hav`g Z distinction`ll get U hundreds of rolls of film the day, & Dwayne’s Photo said Z it`ld not process any films Z arrived after Thursday. Yes, Z`s yesterday, though the mail`s undoubtedly still arriving. Kodachrome film`s seriously @ the end of its life — again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:45:00 EDT.

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Pardon us if the headline`s the little sensational, although (unless) this`s 1 Z we’ve personally experienced — & it’s not pretty. 4 @ least the last couple versions, Android`s`en plagued w/ the couple extremely serious bugs in its text messag`g subsystem Z can ultimately end up caus`g U to text the wrong contact — even contacts Z you’ve never texted before. There appear to B the few failure modes; the 1 V definitely experience on the Gingerbread -powered Nexus S involves be`g routed to the wrong thread when U tap it either in the Notifications list or the master thread list in the Messag`g application, so if U don’t notice, you’ll end up fir`g the message to the wrong person. More seriously, though, there’s also an open issue in Android’s bug track`g system — inexplicably marked “medium” priority — where sent text messages can appear to B in the correct thread & still end up be`g sent to another contact altogether. In other words, unless U pull up the Message Details screen after the fact, U might not even know the grievous act you’ve committed until your boss, significant other, or best friend — make Z former best friend — texts U back. There seem to`ve`en some attempts on Google’s part over the year to fix it; V can’t confirm Z it still happens in 2.3, although (unless) 4 what it’s worth, the issue hasn’t`en marked resolved in Google Code… & it`s opened some six months ago. This`s akin to an alarm clock Z occasionally won’t go off ( we’ve`en there ) or the car Z randomly won’t let U turn the steer`g wheel — U simply cannot`ve the phone Z U can’t trust to communicate w/ the right people.

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Ah, so you’ve just`en given the Windows Phone 7 handset. If that’s what you’d`en begg`g 4 all this time, then many congratulations; although (unless) if not, don’t hit eBay just yet — sure, WP7′s range of apps`s comparatively limited w/ its recent 5,000 milestone , although (unless) hey, U gotta start somewhere, right? Even @ its infancy, WP7`s proven to B the nice alternative choice if U want to stand out from the rest of the smartphone crowd, & don’t forget its 2 powerful weapons: Zune & Xbox Live integration. Until WP7 gets its major upgrade early next year, our holiday guide`ldkeep U & your new phone go`g 4 the little longer. Go ahead & read on. Continue read`g Just got the Windows Phone 7 handset? The best apps, accessories, & tips Just got the Windows Phone 7 handset? The best apps, accessories, & tips originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:56:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Remember just earlier this month when OffHollywood studio head Mark Pederson became the 1st man to own the RED EPIC ? Well, now his $58,000

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CES isn’t just about incrementally thinner or faster hardware, U know. Some people like to br`g legitimately innovative ideas to the show, such as this iPhonECG case, which does what its name suggests: it takes an ECG (electrocardiogram) read`g of your heart’s activity through the pair of electrodes & then communicates its findings to an iPhone 4 it can B attached to. V say it can B attached to an iPhone as communication`s done wirelessly, so you’ll probably B able to monitor your ticker’s rhythm without the Applephone pressed against your bosom. Then again, maybe U like that. It’s the free world, V don’t judge. We’ll B send`g out our most hairy-chested editor to give this th`g the proper test @ the Las Vegas convention next week. Until then, scope out the video after the break. Continue read`g iPhonECG case monitors your heart rate to make sure you’re appropriately excited about CES iPhonECG case monitors your heart rate to make sure you’re appropriately excited about CES originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:19:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’re not sure what happened to Japanese tech mashup artist Gotek`g Z inspired him to stuff an Android phone & the KIRF iPhone 4 into the back of the Game Boy Pocket, although (unless) stuff them he did, along w/ the bank of battery-powered LEDs Z — if we’re not mistaken — spell out the Tokyo train schedule. Perhaps it’s designed to B the mind trip through & through, or perhaps it’s the homage to the joint forces of nostalgia & geekdom Z spark daily flame wars all around the world. Game Boy, HTC Aria & fake iPhone 4 combined 4 your amusement,`s also possibly art originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Remember the $10 FastMac U-Socket Z 1st turned up way back in December of 2009 &`s then beset by the number of delays Z most recently led to the promised October ship date & inflated $20 price tag ? Well, it didn’t ship then either, although (unless) the company`s now apparently tell`g customers Z it’s really, finally gett`g ready to ship the USB-equipped power socket sometime next month (despite the note on the company’s website Z still says it’s shipp`g “mid-December”). Anyone order`g 1 now`ll apparently still`ve to wait the bit longer, though — the company apparently only expects things to return to “normal” by February. Thanks, Greg FastMac U-Socket delayed yet again, now supposedly shipp`g in January originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 04:18:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Your long-held desire to own some authentic, Apollo-era vacuum-sealed, freeze-dried pot roast`s about to B fulfilled. That’s right: RR Auction is, well, auction`g artifacts from the Golden Age of the space program this upcom`g January, includ`g Gordon Cooper’s father’s gold & diamond 32nd degree Masonic r`g & some random part of the Mercury capsule that’s`en mounted on the commemorative plaque. although (unless) Z ain’t all! To C the complete list of all 5 hundred items, or to get in on the action yourself, hit the source link. Authentic NASA artifacts, Buzz Aldrin’s dinner set 4 auction originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 31 Dec 2010 02:08:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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V know you’ve got questions, & if you’re brave enough to ask the world 4 answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget question`s com`g to us from Colin, who needs his jams on the cheap. If you’re look`g to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us the line @ ask @ engadget dawt com . “I`ve`en look`g 4 the decent set of speakers Z can kick out fairly good sound. Ideally, I’d use these in the bedroom, mostly 4 television view`g & Xbox gaming. I don’t need anyth`g too powerful as I’m not fill`g the gigantic room w/ sound. I’ve heard good things about Logitech boxed kits, but`ve also heard Z soundbars R great space-sav`g alternatives. I’m open to pretty much anything: HTIB, soundbars, etc, although (unless) am hop`g to spend around $100 or less. Thank you!” V know, you’re look`g to pinch pennies in order to take Z special someone out on the fantastically fine date tomorrow. V get it.

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Haven’t heard of SBN Tech? You’re not alone, although (unless) it looks like the company`s now set to make the rather valiant attempt of try`g to stand out from the pack of Android tablets @ CES next week. Its hook, however,`s Z its tablet isn’t actually the tablet, although (unless) an “IP Video Phone,” which may or may not B similar to the device pictured above Z the company’s`en show`g off recently. Of course, while the company may B tout`g it as the “video phone” 1st & foremost, the device appears to B the fairly standard Android tablet underneath Z guise — it packs the 10.1-inch 1,024 x 600 screen, an SD card slot 4 expansion, & the company notes Z you’ll also B able to use it 4 email, Twitter, Facebook & all your usual Android apps. Still no word on pric`g or availability, although (unless) those details`ldB mak`g themselves known soon enough. SBN Tech to show off Android-based IP Video Phone @ CES originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 21:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The Archos 7 Home Tablet`s someth`g of the disappointment, & Archos`s shipped bigger & better things since, although (unless) the firm isn’t done w/ the original affordable Android slate quite yet. We’ve confirmed w/ Archos Z the “v2″ revision`s now shipp`g in Europe w/ 3 things the original lacked — an accelerometer, the relatively recent version of Android (2.1) & an 800MHz Rockchip CPU. Make no mistake, those R still budget specs, & you’ll almost certainly still`ve to hack your own Android Market on to get the full quota of apps, although (unless) it’s not like you’re pay`g any more 4 the extra oomph. The updated version`s`en spotted @ Expansys 4 the same $200, which might actually might make it 1 of the best bang-for-the-buck tablets out there. Look how far we’ve come. Thanks, Marien Archos 7 Home Tablet sees revision 2, w/ Android 2.1 & faster 800MHz CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:13:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Well, Z certainly didn’t last very long, did it? Looks like Clear`s already send`g its unusual iSpot product to the great WiMAX network in the sky less than 5 months after its introduction. As the refresher, the iSpot’s claim to fame`s Z it`s designed to work only w/ iPhones, iPod touches, & iPads — & in exchange 4 the crazy restriction, Clear`ld charge U less than $100 4 the hotspot itself & just $25 the month 4 unlimited 4G access capped @ 6Mbps down. Of course, it’s easy to understand why Clear`ld want to forget the iSpot ever existed: its MAC address filter`g`s easily defeated & plagued w/ reports Z even approved devices were be`g denied access, suggest`g Z the concept probably wasn’t the solid 1 in the 1st place. 4 what it’s worth, Clear retail stores R still sell`g through remain`g stock if you’re interested — & the company`ll maintain the supply of units 4 warranty replacements — although (unless) otherwise, you’re out of luck. Thanks, rand Clear iSpot discontinued already originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 17:13:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s the end of the year, so it’s time 4 the boys to look back & reflect on the… oh, who R V kidding, we’ll probably just do more skits. Join us below! P.S. & don’t forget Z Ustream`s Android & iPhone clients as well, if you’re out & about & U can’t join in on the Flash-based fun below. Continue read`g The Engadget Podcast, live @ 4:45PM EST! The Engadget Podcast, live @ 4:45PM EST! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 16:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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What the year it’s been! It makes us dizzy just think`g about it, so V did what V do best: V made the list. It`s the year of significant upheaval 4 the industry, w/ new categories blossom`g & rampant obsolescence loom`g 4 everyth`g else. Still, the usual suspects seemed to B to blame 4 most of the hubbub, w/ Apple, Google, & Microsoft dominat`g the headlines. Follow along after the break as V run U through what happened, just in case, U know, U just woke up from the 365 day coma. Or maybe U like lists. Or touch`g retrospectives. V don’t care, just click. Continue read`g Engadget’s biggest stories of 2010 Engadget’s biggest stories of 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:45:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Whether you’re tak`g the wraps off of your 1st HDTV or your fifth there’s the few easily avoidable hurdles Z can prevent U from enjoy`g Z brand new display @ its best. Now, w/ new internet connected TVs & 3DTVs in the mix, there’s even more to consider, although (unless) we’ll walk U through the minefield of figur`g out how to hook Z new TV up, what to connect it to & even throw in the few suggestions on where to find the stuff U like to watch most. Continue read`g How to connect & set up your new HDTV: all the cables, content, & calibration U need How to connect & set up your new HDTV: all the cables, content, & calibration U need originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:18:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Runn`g Android on HTC’s venerable HD2`s old hat — although (unless) historically, you’ve`d to run it off microSD storage, which isn’t an optimal situation 4 an operat`g system U might hope to use as your primary. Now we’ve finally got what appears to B the 1st solution allow`g U to drop the nearly stock build of Android on the HD2′s internal NAND memory, free`g up external storage 4 your usual collection of family photos, showtunes, & PowerPoint presentations left over from your WinMo 6.5 days. We’ve no doubt Z this hack`s the little dicey — especially consider`g the herculean level of hacker effort Z went into mak`g it happen — although (unless) if you’ve got an HD2 ly`g around Z needs the new lease on life, it might B worth the shot. Thanks to everyone who sent this in HTC HD2 gets the stable stock Android build 4 internal storage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:40:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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As you’re undoubtedly well aware, the chicken’s vestibulo-ocular reflex & gaze stabiliz`g function (Google it!)`s highly evolved, mak`g it just the th`g 4 steady`g your camera. Of course, U need access to live poultry, the tiny camera, some sort of rubber band, & the patience & skill to befriend the rooster & br`g him to your film shoots. You’ve already seen 1 loyal Engadget reader’s fledgl`g attempts @ the Chicken Powered Steadicam TM, although (unless) U can rest assured Z this fowl gadget ( groan )`s constantly in development. Check out our friend Jeremiah’s video after the break to C comparison shots between the rooster cam, the handheld camera, & 1 just sort of strapped to Jeremiah’s head. Continue read`g Chicken-based camera stabilization more effective than the human head mount (video) Chicken-based camera stabilization more effective than the human head mount (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:16:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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As the story goes, Russia-based AFK Sistema’s subsidiary Sitronics (along w/ US’ Qualcomm & China’s ZTE)`ve developed the 1st smartphone to use GLONASS — specifically 1 w/ the 90nm GPS-GLONASS chip. It’s`en called, in so many words, the “Russian answer to the iPhone 4″ by the Powers Z Be, & without gett`g into key details like platform & specs, V know officially the phone`s go`g on sale in Russian sometime in March 4 10,990 rubles (about $360 in US). 4 other details on the device, V seek more unofficial (and therefore not 100 percent confirmed) sources, like the notably well-connected Eldar Murtazin. Accord`g to him, we’re look`g @ the ZTE model A918, an analog of the A916 w/ Android 2.1, the 3.2-inch QVGA screen, FM radio, & 2 megapixel camera — yeah, hardly an iPhone 4 competitor, if U ask us. Z version`s supposedly launch`g on MTS 4 7,500 rubles ($246), mean`g the GLONASS-equipped equivalent`s the 3,490 ruble ($114) markup. & the March release? Apparently in limited quantities, w/ mass production not com`g until 2nd half of 2011. Unfortunately, we’re not sure this one’ll B mak`g an appearance @ CES 4 further inspection. Check out the video after the break 4 the cameo of the device featur`g Putin, Russian billionaire (and head of AFK Sistema) Vladimir Yevtushenkov, & Deputy Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov

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Welcome to Grow`g Up Geek , the new feature where V take the look back @ our youth & tell stories of grow`g up to B the nerds Z V are. This week we`ve our very own Associate Editor, Vlad Savov . Yes, I grew up in the monochromatic nation of Bulgaria. As geek starts go, I doubt anyone could come up w/ the more unlikely 1 than be`g born in the village in the southwest corner of the country known more 4 its sport`g & culinary exports than any sort of technical expertise. That’s not to say Z Bulgaria`s the tech backwater, although (unless) it’s the sort of place where U spent more time read`g about gadgets than actually us`g them. Fortunately 4 me, my mother worked in the local computer club, where the bright youth of the day`ld gather to use Pravetz machines — finely crafted Bulgarian Apple II KIRFs — & it`s the spot Z I`ld inevitably retreat to after the thoroughly regimented school day. That’s another th`g about grow`g up in the former Communist bloc: education`s intensive & rigorous, though U shouldn’t let Z rebelliously turned up collar in the image above fool you, I`s madly in love w/ my studies (as any true nerd`ldbe). Somewhere between Z boy push`g buttons & tear`g down floppy diskettes 4 fun & the current London-based cynic pump`g out copy 4 Engadget dur`g the American night shift, my life happened.

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U didn’t think Barnes & Noble`s just go`g to let Amazon rest on its ” vague sales milestones ” laurels, did you? The veteran bookseller just announced Z the Nook lineup — 3G, WiFi, & the new Nook Color combined –`s become “the company’s biggest bestseller ever in its nearly 40-year history.” That’s bigger than Barnes & Noble’s sales (note: not global sales) of DaVinci Code or any of the Harry Potter novels. Unfortunately, V can’t say exactly just how many Z is, as the press release only announces “millions” be`g sold. the B&N rep V spoke w/ told us they likely wouldn’t specify any further, nor`ld there likely B the breakdown of sales by individual model. Other notable factoids include Nook Color’s reign as the company’s “number 1 sell`g gift of the holiday season” & nearly 1 million “Nook books” downloaded on Christmas Day. In fact, the company now sells more digital books than it does physical books over BN.com (i.e. not includ`g books sold in brick-and-mortar stores). Wish we`d some hard figures, although (unless) hey, if any company`s go`g to mince words in the sales announcement, it might as well B the book company, right? Press release after the break. Continue read`g Nook lineup sells millions, Barnes & Noble’s best-sell`g product of all-time Nook lineup sells millions, Barnes & Noble’s best-sell`g product of all-time originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 13:01:00 EDT.

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Haven’t`d enough CES titillation yet? Good. ASUS`s apparently`en up to some mischief overnight in upload`g & then pull`g the new version of its teaser video from the week ago, though this time it also included explicit product names attached to some quite informative diagrams. It looks to B the full family of upcom`g CES tablets, w/ the EP121 tout`g stylus input & the wireless keyboard, the EP102 show`g Z there`ll indeed B the slider in ASUS’ Pad family, & the EP101 look`g like, well, the laptop. There’s also the media-centric EP71, whose proportions make it seem likely to B the sort of oversized PMP. Skip past the break 4 the closer look @ them all & don’t forget to grace our comments w/ your theory as to why ASUS feels compelled to`ve such the segmented product offering. Continue read`g ASUS EP121, EP102, EP101, & EP71 tablets get diagramed in latest teaser ASUS EP121, EP102, EP101, & EP71 tablets get diagramed in latest teaser originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:32:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Man, who needs to go to CES anymore? Intel’s frailly maintained secrecy around Sandy Bridge processor identities`s`en blown to smithereens today by Italian systems integrator Santech . The company lists the now familiar Core i7-2630QM (quad-core, 2GHz) alongside an i7-2720QM (2.2GHz), an i7-2820QM (2.3GHz), & an i7-2920XM (2.5GHz), confirm`g once & 4 all Z Intel`s completely lost its mind when it comes to nam`g chips. Other specs include up to 16GB of DDR3 RAM, up to 750GB of magnetic storage or 160GB of the solid state stuff, the pair of USB 3.0 ports, & the 15.6-inch display Z can B either glossy or matte, w/ the resolution of either 1366 x 768 or 1920 x 1080, depend`g on your preference & budget. Deliveries R said to start on January 27th & prices range between €1,200 ($1,577) & €3,000 ($3,943). Santech can’t wait 4 CES, lists the bunch of Sandy Bridge CPUs on new N67 laptop originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Daddy doesn’t`ve to take the T-Bird away, he can just take all the fun out of driv`g it. Z is, if the T-Bird`s actually the Taurus. Ford’s MyKey system`s`en engender`g teen resentment since the release of the 2010 Focus, allow`g parents to limit max speeds & cap radio volume, although (unless) parental control doesn’t stop there — the 2011 MyKey can selectively block radio stations. Start`g next year, parents`ll`ve the option to block 16 Sirius radio channels from the car’s dial, among them Howard Stern, Playboy, & Hip-Hop Nation. Optional radio censorship isn’t the only new feature 4 MyKey, which allows owners to program the key to fit their specific level of paranoia — the new version allows parents to set top speeds between 65 & 80mph, instead of the previous fixed cap of 80mph. Other controls carry`g over from the original system include the chime Z sounds @ 10mph intervals, start`g @ 45mph, & an advanced notice when fuel levels R low. The new features`ll come standard issue on the 2011 Ford Taurus & Ford Explorer, and`ll eventually reach across both the Ford & Lincoln brands. Continue read`g Ford MyKey adds radio censorship to further control teen driv`g habits Ford MyKey adds radio censorship to further control teen driv`g habits originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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If U live in the technophile city like Taipei, you’ll`ve`en enjoy`g underground 4G 4 the long time now, although (unless) in London the rule`s Z U`ve to bid adieu to your mobile connectivity when div`g into the tunnel. The city’s Mayor`s`en active in encourag`g (forcing?) the major British carriers to install the necessary equipment to provide coverage on the Tube, & now we’re hear`g Z ambition`s stretched beyond the nation’s borders as well. The Daily Telegraph reports Z Vodafone, O2, Everyth`g Everywhere, & 3 from the UK along w/ Orange, SFR & Bouygues from France`ve agreed to share the cost of putt`g together the

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Can’t say we`d the best of times w/ Grace Digital’s Allegro , although (unless) the dawn`g of the new year means the dawn`g of the new effort. 3 efforts, in this case. Poised 4 an official unveil`g next week @ CES, the outfit’s new trio of internet radios`ve all`en upgraded w/ color displays. Up first`s the Solo Touch, the $249.99 device w/ an expansive 4.3-inch touchpanel, bundled remote, Ethernet connection, RCA outputs & the headphone jack. Stepp`g down the notch, there’s the Bravado X ($179.99), which offers the 2.7-inch color display, RCA in / out & the USB connector. Finally, the $169.99 Mondo packs the 3.5-inch color display, the full-on alarm clock (with snooze!) & the USB port of its own. The whole lot can B controlled via the free iPhone app, & they’re each capable of tun`g into iheartradio, Pandora, Sirius XM, WeatherBug, CBS Radio, MP3Tunes & more.

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V like the bit of ambition around these parts & Sharp’s plans 4 enter`g the US e-reader battlefield reek of the stuff. The Galapagos tablets Z recently enjoyed their Japanese debut R go`g to B retooled, accord`g to the Mainichi Daily News , to include new 3G radios 4 the internet-addicted US consumer, while the primary content format`ll also B switched from the proprietary XMDF in Japan to the almost universally compatible EPUB. Content partnerships R said to B brew`g as V type, because, quite naturally, Sharp intends to`ve its own e-bookstore 4 Americans as well. After the Yanks, the company’s said to B look`g into bring`g its 5.5- & 10.8-inch tablets to China, India, & Brazil. Highly ambitious indeed. Sharp Galapagos media tablets`ll br`g 3G & EPUB content to US e-reader market in 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 05:34:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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If U buy any of LG’s latest HDTVs , you’re pretty much assured it’ll`ve the big sticker say`g “Smart TV” somewhere along its fascia assur`g U of its internet connectivity & compatibility. But, if you’re still rock`g some old school piece of visual tech Z isn’t yet past its “watch by” date, you’ll B need`g the set-top box of some kind to get on the web without leav`g your couch. Naturally, LG`ld like to B the 1 to Smarten up your view`g habits there too, & so it’s just unveiled its new ST600 sidekick 4 older television sets. It adds DLNA connectivity 4 some wireless media transfer fun, grants access to the “vast range” of premium content as well as local programming, throws in the web browser, & finishes things off w/ LG’s TV Apps selection. Of course, this`s the week of the pre-CES announcement , hence we’ve no pric`g to share yet, although (unless) the way the company’s talk`g about it, the ST600 sounds like it might make an aggressive MSRP its standout feature. Sadly, that’s the bit of the distant hope 4 now as this Upgrader isn’t expected in shops until Q2 2011. Who knows if we’ll even B watch`g TV by Z time? Continue read`g LG ST600 Smart TV Upgrader brings DLNA, apps, & the web browser to formerly dumb displays LG ST600 Smart TV Upgrader brings DLNA, apps, & the web browser to formerly dumb displays originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 03:19:00 EDT.

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We’re guess`g we’ll C the more official announcement about these soon enough, although (unless) 4 now we’ll`ve to make do w/ some product pages Z`ve quietly turned up on Gigabyte’s website 4 2 new Atom N550-based netbooks: the M1005 & Q2005. As Netbook News notes, the latter of those (pictured above) looks to B remarkably similar to the Jolicloud Jolibook , also based on the same dual-core N550 processor, while the M1005 appears to B the relatively minor update to the company’s M1022 model, right down to the same dock`g station (check it out after the break). Still no indication of pric`g or availability 4 either of them, although (unless) U can find the complete specs 4 each @ the links below. Continue read`g Gigabyte slips out Atom N550-based M1005, Q2005 netbooks Gigabyte slips out Atom N550-based M1005, Q2005 netbooks originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 02:10:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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If U own the flat screen TV, the hybrid, the PC, or any number of cell phones, chances R U own the small although (unless) very sought after piece of China. The country accounts 4 97% of the world’s rare earth production, & it recently announced plans to scale back exports by 10% in 2011. The move probably won’t`ve the big impact on the average consumer, although (unless) it’s certainly gained the lot of attention on the world market: the US threatened action in the World Trade Organization, stocks 4 rare earth min`g companies spiked significantly, & Sony Corp. vowed to decrease its dependence on the minerals. It’s not like the rest of the world`s lack`g 4 rare earth resources — American’s R actually sitt`g on 13 million metric tons of the stuff, which companies in the US & Canada R mak`g the made dash to mine. Trouble is, just gett`g the stuff out of the ground isn’t enough — China still`s the monopoly on rare earth process`g , & US companies R reluctant to spend the eight years & minimum $500 million necessary to construct the chemical separation plant. So what does all this mean 4 you? Well, not the whole lot, unless U happen to B China’s Minister of Commerce, in which case U`ldprobably stop surf`g the web & get back to work.

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All signs`ve`en point`g to this release 4 the few days now , although (unless) we’ll admit: V expected Skype to wait until CES next week to pull the covers off what could become its crown jewel service over the com`g months. Skype’s official iOS client`s finally sprouted the ability to make video calls, allow`g iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, & fourth-generation iPod touch users to share real-time video amongst each other & users of Skype’s Windows, Mac, & Linux clients along w/ the ASUS Videophone (obviously, 3GS users won’t`ve the convenience of the front-fac`g camera, although (unless) they’ll still B able to broadcast video from the rear-fac`g one). Additionally, you’ll B able to receive video from others if you’re us`g an iPad or the third-generation iPod touch. The service`s free & works over both WiFi & 3G — & consider`g Skype’s exist`g PC footprint, we’d argue this stands the very real chance of putt`g the hurt on FaceTime usage. No word on when Skype`ll B mak`g video-capable clients available 4 Android or other mobile platforms, although (unless) Skype says Z there’ll B “plenty more” announcements in Vegas next week, so V wouldn’t B surprised. Update: So V just gave 3.0 the spin, call`g iPhone-to-iPhone (both WiFi), iPhone-to-desktop (both WiFi), & again iPhone-to-iPhone (both 3G). The 1st 2 worked great, although the desktop camera produced better quality. As 4 the worst-case scenario, 3G-to-3G video calling, well..

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Did the world’s tech giants just discover they`ve lawyers on retainer? That’s certainly how it seems, as company after company`s decided ’tis the season to target the competition w/ patent infringement allegations. Sony, the latest,`s aim`g squarely @ LG, claim`g Z the Korean manufacturer’s violat`g eight patents w/ its mobile devices — includ`g the LG Fathom , Xenon , Neon , Remarq , Rumor 2 , Lotus Elite & VL600 LTE modem — claim`g Z these devices transmit variable-bandwidth audio streams, live-preview camera snapshots, hand off cellular calls & more in ways Z infringe Sony’s intellectual property. Sony’s now filed both an ITC complaint in an attempt to ban new product shipments from the US, & the lawsuit in federal court Z`ll no doubt seek monetary damages. Now, if recent history`s any indication, LG`ll turn around & smack Sony w/ the patent stack of its own, & we’ll all go back to dream`g about LG devices we’d actually care to purchase . Sony files ITC complaint about LG, adds another patent infringement lawsuit to the stack originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 22:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The world’s 1st store 4 3D printed goods just opened in Brussels, & while V imagine they’ve already got the fair selection of prototyped merchandise to choose, might V suggest they invest in the few production runs of this fabulous new flute? Amit Zoran of the MIT Media Lab — yes, the same soul who helped dream up the 3D food printer early this year –`s now printed the fully-functional concert flute w/ the minimum of human intervention. Direct`g an Objet Connex500 3D printer (which can handle multiple materials @ the same time) to spit out his CAD design, dollop by tiny dollop, in the single 15-hour run, he merely`d to wash off support material, add springs, & assemble 4 printed pieces to finish the instrument up. The proof of the pudd`g`s in the eating, of course, so how does it sound? Find out 4 yourself in the video below. Continue read`g 3D printed concert flute rapidly prototypes sound (video) 3D printed concert flute rapidly prototypes sound (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 21:34:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Okay, so maybe “border”`s be`g generous. Wicked Audio`s well known 4 its –`ll V say, vivacious — line of earbuds & headphones , although (unless) none compare to the outfit’s new 3D series of cans. Set to officially debut @ CES next week, this line actually`s embossed logos on each ear cup, enabl`g U to “feel” the graphics on the side. Hard to say who exactly this benefits, although (unless) 4 those who love raised artwork upside their noggins, V suppose it’s perfect. As 4 specs? Keep dream`g — all V know`s Z you’ll B choos`g the least offensive design from the 3 above next month when they go on sale 4 $29.99 @ FYE. Continue read`g Wicked Audio’s 3D headphones aren’t what U think, border on unsightly Wicked Audio’s 3D headphones aren’t what U think, border on unsightly originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 19:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ll openly admit V never knew what African Blackwood`s until Gresso started apply`g the stuff to its line of extremely luxurious cellphone mods , although (unless) now V can’t imagine the new product from the Russian company without the 200-year old timber mak`g an appearance. & sure enough, the Gresso iPad’s rear`s composed almost entirely of Dalbergia melanoxylon , broken up only by the insertion of an 18-karat gold Apple logo. Strangely, in spite of its extravagant constituent materials, this design`s the very restrained, dare V say, classy , affair. It goes on sale on New Year’s Eve @ an unannounced price, although (unless) U know what they say: if U`ve to ask or U`ve to work 4 the living, U probably can’t afford it. Gresso classies up the iPad w/ 18k gold logo & ancient wood case originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 18:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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So you’re Barnes & Noble & U`ve the successful product like the Nook — what do U do? Trademark the heck out of the name, of course. As PocketNow`s noted, the company’s filed the number of Nook-related trademark applications over the past few months, which may offer some hints of future Nook hardware, software, or both. Z unsurprisingly includes an application 4 “Nook2,” which`s 1st filed back in June, as well 1 4 the name “Nook Smart” (possibly related to the exist`g Nook Study education platform?), & 1 4 the impossibly catchy “Nook Cook.” Unfortunately, it’s not clear which (if any) of those might actually B the name of the new Nook device — there’s also the trademark application 4 “Nook Kids” w/ the description similar to “Nook2,” 4 instance, although (unless) it may well just B 4 the company’s Nook Kids store & iPad app. The most recent of all the filings`s 1 4 “Nooksellers,” which appears to B 4 the combination in-store kiosk & online service Z`ld offer personalized recommendations & various social network`g tie-ins. Of course, there’s noth`g more than the trademark applications to go on @ the moment, although (unless) it does certainly seem clear Z the Nook name`s here to stay. Barnes & Noble Nook trademark applications offer speculation fodder aplenty originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:33:00 EDT.

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Newark, New Jersey’s popular Mayor, Cory Booker,`s`d the novel reaction to the problems the blizzard`s caus`g 4 his people: he’s listen`g to them, & try`g to help. Shocking, V know. Even more interesting, of course,`s the fact Z he’s us`g Twitter to do so. While phone lines all over the tri-state area remain the joke (try call`g an airline or public hotline), Twitter`s presented Newark’s Mayor w/ the unique, & incredibly direct way of interact`g w/ people who need help w/ everyth`g from gett`g their streets plowed to deliver`g diapers — personally in many situations. While it’s not exactly enough to make us consider the move to Newark, it’s certainly impressive. Mayor of Newark, New Jersey starts Twitter blizzard cleanup snowpocalypse revolution originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 16:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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U won’t B color`g us surprised here — when V spoke w/ Bigfoot Networks CEO Michael Howse back @ Computex , he didn’t hesitate to disclose his interest in embedd`g Bigfoot’s network`g technology into motherboards & GPUs of the future. & now, it seems Z the future`s arrived. Based on the sneaky, nondescript release posted after the break, it looks as if Bigfoot & MSI`ll B hook`g up @ CES next week to introduce the newfangled version of the Big Bang motherboard . The announcement doesn’t come right out & say it, although (unless) consider`g Z @ least 1 MSI motherboard`ll B “blaz`g w/ Killer 2100 performance,” we’d say it’s fair to read between the lines. Howse`s also quoted as say`g Z he’s “pleased to B work`g w/ MSI,” & up until now, there’s`en no public partnership between the 2 firms. Accord`g to him, the Killer 2100 gam`g network card “is the perfect complement to the MSI Big Bang family of mainboard solutions,” & U can bet we’ll B on the hunt 4 the model name, price & release date just as soon as V hit Vegas. Continue read`g MSI teases Killer NIC integration in Big Bang motherboards MSI teases Killer NIC integration in Big Bang motherboards originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:13:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Yes, CES 2011`ll B graced by the presence of Samsung’s new 4-inch Galaxy Player , although (unless) our pockets, it`ld seem, might`ve to wait 4 it quite the bit longer. The Wall Street Journal today reports that, while Samsung intends to roll out the new Android PMP in its home market of Korea shortly after CES next week, the rest of the world`s unlikely to B able to buy it until “the April to June period.” Aside from its lack of phone functionality & the Super AMOLED panel, the new Galaxy Player`s an almost identical replica of the company’s wildly successful Galaxy S smartphone, which apparently`s`en no accident. The WSJ also lets us in on the knowledge Z Samsung’s phone division`s taken over responsibility 4 build`g & sell`g its portable media player range, hence why we’re now see`g such major overlaps between the 2 categories — someth`g Z might very well continue into the future. Samsung’s phone division now also in charge of PMPs, Galaxy Player com`g in Q2 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 13:51:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Uh oh. Since its debut, the iPad`s`en variously hailed as the final nail in the coffin of all physical media & the savior of the magazine & newspaper industries. the few magazines, such as Wired ,`d truly impressive digital launches, w/ over 100,000 downloads of its 1st issue in June. It doesn’t seem, however, Z the stellar start`s in any way sustainable. Accord`g to the Audit Bureau of Circulations, which collects magazine circulation data from companies will`g to furnish numbers, all iPad magazines`ve seen fall offs in downloads over the past few months. Wired`s averag`g 31,000 downloads from July through September,`d 22,000 & 23,000 respectively in October & November. Other magazines`ve seen similar declines: Vanity Fair sold 8,700 downloads of its November issue, down from an average of about 10,500 from August through October; GQ sold 11,0000 copies, its worst show`g yet. Now, not all magazines release their numbers, of course — includ`g The New Yorker , People , & Esquire — although (unless) the numbers V do`ve seem to B indicat`g the trend of general decline after the short burst of excitement

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Oh boy — get ready 4 years of compet`g studies & hysterical news reports claim`g Z 3D`s either life-threateningly dangerous or perfectly safe. ( Cellphone radiation , take the backseat.) Today’s delightful round of panic comes courtesy of Nintendo’s Japanese warn`g guidelines 4 the 3DS : players R advised Z 3D gameplay causes eye fatigue more quickly than 2D gam`g & R told to take the break after 30 minutes of play — & U`ldquit immediately if U get ill, which makes sense. Nintendo also says Z children under six shouldn’t use the 3D mode @ all, since their eyes R still developing, & Z parents can use controls built into the 3DS to lock it into 2D mode 4 children. Continue read`g 3D`s dangerous / not dangerous: Nintendo 3DS warn`g label edition 3D`s dangerous / not dangerous: Nintendo 3DS warn`g label edition originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 12:01:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s hardly the secret anymore Z Skype`ll B mak`g some manner of video-related announcement @ CES , although (unless) now the company’s stepp`g up the hype offensive w/ the series of teas`g videos & tweets. The common thread between the vids`s Z they’re all shot in remote locations or on the move, eliminat`g the current PC / Mac dependency 4 video chat & forc`g our minds to consider mobile, perhaps smartphone-shaped, devices instead. What Skype’s promis`g`s Z we’ll B able to share our favorite moments “as they happen,” which together w/ all this video record`g stuff seems to point to only 1 thing: video call`g on mobiles. Only mystery left now`s which platforms`ll get it when. Skype teases video record`g & shar`g ‘as it happens,’ invent`g synonyms 4 ‘video calls’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s hardly the fresh idea — researchers`ve claimed Z GSM calls could B cracked & listened in on 4 years . although (unless) there’s the difference between be`g able to do someth`g w/ the $50,000 machine & the warrant, & be`g able to do the same th`g w/ the few $15 Motorola phones, the laptop, open source software & 180 seconds of spare time. Security Research Labs researcher Karsten Nohl & OsmocomBB project programmer Sylvain Munaut recently spoke about the new GSM hack @ the Chaos Computer Club Congress in Berlin, & they were able to walk the audience through the eavesdropp`g process in the matter of minutes. Accord`g to them, it’s not terribly difficult to use the $15 handset to “sniff out” location data used to correctly route calls & texts, & once you’ve nailed Z down, U could use modified firmware to feed raw data into the laptop 4 decryption. Us`g the 2TB table of precomputed encryption keys, the crack`g program`s able to break in within 20 seconds — after that, you’re just moments away from record`g the live GSM call between 2 phones. Of course, speeches like these R made to encourage security officials to beef up the layers between U & ill-willed individuals, although (unless) it’s hard to say what (if anything)`ll change. 4 now, we’d recommend just fly`g to each & every person you’d like to speak with. Unless U live in the Greater New York area — you’re probably better off risk`g the hacked conversation than head`g out to LGA / JFK / EWR. Researchers eavesdrop on encrypted GSM call: all U need`s the $15 phone & 180 seconds originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:17:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Straighten up & salute the Big Bang Marshal, MSI’s attempt @ redefin`g the term “overkill.” This XL-ATX board packs the total of eight PCI Express lanes (though it only`s the bandwidth to simultaneously feed 4 x16s or eight x8s — relevant if you’re crazy enough to think about us`g more than 4 GPUs ), 3 separate BIOS chips, extra 8-pin & 6-pin 12V power intakes, & the thoroughly excessive set of power regulation components. The less extremely minded among you`ll appreciate hav`g the full array of eight USB 3.0 ports on the back, though V can’t get over the measly 4 DIMM slots on offer. Word`s Z features might change before the Marshal goes to market in the 1st quarter of next year, so let’s hope more room 4 your RAM sticks`s among the tweaks between now & then. Continue read`g MSI reveals mad Sandy Bridge motherboard w/ eight PCIe slots, eight USB 3.0 ports, & 3 BIOS chips MSI reveals mad Sandy Bridge motherboard w/ eight PCIe slots, eight USB 3.0 ports, & 3 BIOS chips originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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