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Daytona International Speedway`s synonymous w/ speed, auto racing, & . . . blind people? Virginia Tech’s Robotics & Mechanisms Laboratory (RoMeLa) , along w/ the National Federation of the Blind (NFB), recently debuted its sight-optional & street-legal SUV @ the famed racetrack. Dr. Dennis Hong & his students 1st let blind folks drive the dune buggy without the help of the sighted copilot in 2009 — as the 1st step to achiev`g the goal of the street-legal SUV 4 the sightless crowd . The SUV in question`s designed 4 the NFB’s Blind Driver Challenge, and`s equipped w/ the drive-by-wire system — also seen in the RoMeLa autonomous vehicle — Z`s modified 4 use w/ RoMeLa’s SpeedStrip & DriveGrip tactile interface technology. It works by us`g the laser rangefinder to map the surround`g area, relay`g information 4 acceleration & brak`g to the driver by rumbl`g the SpeedStrip seat, & pass`g along turn`g info through vibrations in the DriveGrip gloves. The system`s not developed solely 4 the purpose of gett`g blind drivers on the road, however, as Virginia Tech suggests Z its technology could also B used in gam`g applications. We’re not quite ready to C blind drivers on actual roads just yet, although (unless) why shouldn’t our sight-impaired friends get to enjoy Gran Turismo 5 w/ the rest of us

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Solar power`s the most egalitarian of all energy sources, yet residents in many parts of the world still lack access to electricity. 3 University of Michigan engineer`g students`ve created an affordable solution to this problem — to the delight of camp`g geeks everywhere — w/ the Emerald, the portable solar panel Z does double duty as both the cellphone charger & personal light source. We’ve seen the personal solar panel idea before, although (unless) the price of entry made it an untenable solution 4 develop`g nations. Solar-powered light bulbs`ve`en around 4 the while too, although (unless) the Emerald’s light lasts 4 eight hours on the charge (as opposed to the bulbs’ 2 to six hours), & it’s able to fully charge the phone in the same time it takes an outlet to do the job. They aim to sell the device 4 the low, low, price of under twenty bucks 4 customers in the develop`g world, which`s 90 percent cheaper than other solutions & 100 percent more awesome. Continue read`g UM students make cheap & portable solar charger / light source 4 develop`g nations UM students make cheap & portable solar charger / light source 4 develop`g nations originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 18:35:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve never`d the guest on The Engadget Show Z inspired quite as much excitement as Steve Wozniak — the crowd`s pumped & the Woz`s in full effect. Josh & Woz talked 4 the full 40 minutes about everyth`g from Woz’s white iPhone to the future of server storage to anecdotes about Apple, & it’s all topped off w/ the little creative currency manipulation, as Woz promises us his custom $2 bills can get us “arrested, although (unless) not convicted.” Then it’s on to the roundtable, where Josh, Paul, & Nilay talk over Sony’s new NGP , PlayStation Suite , & even play w/ the super-secret unannounced prototype of the PlayStation Phone . This`s 1 U absolutely`ldnot miss. What R U wait`g for? Watch it now! Hit up the video stream after the break or download the show in HD below! Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller Special guests: Steve Wozniak Produced & Directed by: Chad Mumm Executive Producer: Joshua Fruhlinger Edited by: Danny Madden Music by: Zen Albatross Visuals by: invaderbacca Woz Intro by: Nick Criscuolo Open`g titles by: Julien Nantiec Taped live @ Cooper Union’s Rose Auditorium Download the Show: The Engadget Show – 017 (HD) / The Engadget Show – 017 (iPod / iPhone / Zune formatted) / The Engadget Show – 017 (Small) Subscribe to the Show: iTunes Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (MP4). Zune Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (MP4). RSS MP4 Add the Engadget Show feed (MP4) to your RSS aggregator &`ve it delivered automatically. HD RSS Get the Engadget Show delivered automatically in HD.

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We’d all like our own personal arcade like Flynn’s, although (unless) sadly personal finances & the lack of square footage can make Z the challenge. The Nanocade`s much more affordable and, conveniently, much smaller too. It’s the kit from designer Rasmus Sorensen Z enables U to turn the netbook or mini-ITX motherboard & 10.1-inch display into the wee MAME cabinet. If U`ve such the donor machine when this kit starts shipp`g in March all you’ll need`s the little adhesive & technical know-how to make your own. Oh, & $349 plus shipping. Gallery: Nanocade Nanocade turns your netbook into the lap-friendly arcade cabinet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:54:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Something’s seriously go`g on over @ Amazon’s Wireless store where the Droid Bionic , the Verizon sibl`g to AT&T’s Atrix 4G,`s today`en spotted listed 4 sale w/ the $149.99 price. Z matches the levy Amazon asked 4 the Atrix last week (before promptly yank`g the page) & seems to confirm Z the $150 price point`s receiv`g some sincere consideration 4 these 4G-equipped handsets. The Bionic’s page`s now also disappeared into the ether, although (unless) the memory of its delectable promise remains. Thanks, techcruncher Droid Bionic appears on Amazon w/ $150 price tag, quickly disappears again originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The grow`g pains of be`g the small company deal`g w/ big demand`ve bitten Notion Ink again , as the company`s`d to dish out the disappoint`g email to some Adam buyers inform`g them their delivery`s`en delayed to February 14th. The culprit in this sad case`s the shipment of damaged touchscreens, which company chief Rohan Shravan estimates`ll affect just over 5 percent of all orders. Touchscreen supplier Sintek`s promised to work through the Chinese New Year to refill Z stock, so hopefully the bump back to Valentine’s Day`ll B the last, seemingly fitting, 1 4 the Adam. Thanks to everyone who sent this in Notion Ink delays some Adam shipments to February 14th due to touchscreens damaged in transit originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 13:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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the problem requir`g the “silicon fix”`s bad news in the chipset business, & sadly that’s what Intel`s announcing. Its new Intel 6 Series chipset, Cougar Point ,`s`en found to`ve the flaw, someth`g to do w/ the SATA controller. Intel`s indicat`g Z the ports can “degrade over time,” lead`g to poor i/o performance down the road. All shipments`ve`en stopped & the fix`s`en implemented 4 new deliveries, although (unless) it sounds like recalls`ll B start`g soon 4 those w/ this tick`g time bomb silicon within. It isn’t the critical problem right now, though, so if U own the Sandy Bridge Core i5 or Core i7 system keep comput`g w/ confidence while look`g 4 the recall notice, although (unless) it`s bad news 4 Intel’s bottom line: the company`s advis`g the $300 million hit to revenue. Thanks, Matt Continue read`g Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped & recalls beginn`g Intel finds Sandy Bridge chipset design flaw, shipments stopped & recalls beginn`g originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:53:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Paris`s the city of many things, things like great wine, sweet romance, & towers Z looked much bigger in pictures. Now it’s also the city of open data. ParisData`s launched, home to the “open data policy of the City of Paris.” Here you’ll find reams & reams of bits & bytes from the city’s various municipal organizations, all released in the “spirit of transparency & open innovation.” All`s licensed ODbL, which`s free to share & adapt so long as it stays open & stays attributed. What sort of data`s there? Not an awful lot @ this point, if we’re honest, the few random lists of names & some other files, all quite naturally in French. But, V did find an interest`g map list`g locations of public parks & sidewalks, which Ren

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It’s`en an interest`g few weeks of rumored Dell Streak 7 prices, although (unless) as promised , T-Mobile’s sett`g the record straight w/ some official dollar figures. Yep, Z predicted $330 price`s indeed pretty far off — turns out, T-Mobile`ll B offer`g the 7-inch, Android 2.2 tablet 4 just $200 (okay, $199.99 to B exact) on contract start`g this Wednesday, February 2nd. Of course, you’ll`ve to sign the two-year contract to get Z sweet deal as well as send in the $50 mail-in rebate. Those look`g 4 the bit more freedom can snatch up the NVIDIA Tegra 2-powered, T-Mobile HSPA+ slate 4 450 bucks, which actually seems like the pretty sweet deal to us consider`g the Samsung Galaxy Tab`s still about $600 off contract @ Verizon & Sprint. Sure, the Galaxy Tab`s the few more things go`g 4 it, includ`g the higher resolution display & bigger battery, although (unless) you’ll just`ve to wait 4 our full review of the Streak 7 to find out if Dell’s got the killer “4G” Android tablet hitt`g shelves later this week. Dell Streak 7 launch`g @ T-Mobile on February 2nd: $200 w/ two-year contract, $450 without originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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It’s taken the long time since Z 2005 patent`s filed for, although (unless) Raymond Li`s now finally ready to br`g his water-propelled jetpack to the money-spend`g world. Nail`g down the March 2011 launch date & the price of $99,500 hasn’t`en easy 4 the inventor, who says his efforts to procure capital & prototyp`g quotations were mostly met w/ incredulity — “almost everyone thought I`s crazy.” His JetLev personal transporter relies on an engine & fuel tank (which remain on the water’s surface) to pump H20 into the backpack Z then shoots out streams of the drinkable stuff to keep your airborne. Top speed`s 22MPH, max height`s nearly 33 feet, & the fun factor`s somewhere off the scale, whether you’re talk`g metric or imperial. Levitate past the break 4 the video demonstration. Thanks, Suraj Continue read`g Water-propelled jetpack`s no dream, can B yours 4 $99,500 this March (video) Water-propelled jetpack`s no dream, can B yours 4 $99,500 this March (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 08:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The same Singapore event Z brought us our 1st look @ AMD’s humongous Radeon HD 6990`s also served as the stage 4 the company’s 1st show`g of the new, even lower-powered Fusion APU. The regular dual-core Ontario ( C-50 ) variant requires the 9W power budget to operate, although (unless) AMD’s managed to shrink Z down to 5W in the chip designed specifically to B used in tablets. Clock speed remains @ 1GHz & the core count hasn’t bee touched, although (unless) the memory controller`s`en dumbed down & peripheral ports`ve`en reduced to 1 of each type. This streamlined C-50`s already found the home in Acer’s 10.1-inch Windows 7 tablet &`ldprove decently popular among manufacturers look`g 4 an x86 alternative to the com`g tidal wave of ARM-based devices. AMD`s the 5W Fusion APU to put in your future tablet of choice originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:26:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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1 day somebody`ll write the book called “The rise & rise of Android” & this moment`ll B highlighted in bold. Canalys’ latest smartphone sales figures show Z Android phone makers managed to shift the cool 33.3 million handsets in the last quarter — more than any other smartphone platform out there, includ`g the previous leader, Symbian, which sold 31 million units. That’s the mighty leap from the 20.3 million Android devices the stats agency estimates were sold in Q3 2010. Symbian itself grew from 29.9m in Q3 to 31m in Q4, although (unless) Android’s pace of expansion`s`en so rapid as to make Z irrelevant. Continue read`g Canalys: Android overtakes Symbian as world’s best-sell`g smartphone platform in Q4 2010 Canalys: Android overtakes Symbian as world’s best-sell`g smartphone platform in Q4 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:35:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Can’t say Z Patrick Lo`s the name Z immediately rang any bells around here. He’s certainly not as recognizable as Netgear, the company Z he chairs & rules supreme. although (unless) boy did he hit our radar screens this morning. Lo`d plenty of criticism to spread around the Microsoft & Apple camps today dur`g the press lunch in Sydney. Oh where to even begin? Let’s start w/ Microsoft, & Lo’s claim that, “Microsoft`s over — game over, from my point of view,” when compar`g Windows Phone 7′s chance to compete w/ Android & the iPhone. Doubtful, not w/ Redmond’s Windows 7 & MS Office cash cows fuel`g Microsoft’s intense desire to execute on its new mobile strategy .

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`d enough of see`g grids & folders of static (Calendar app excluded, of course) icons on your iDevice? Well, here’s 1 option to reliev`g your tedium: the Windows Phone 7 theme 4 the iPhone & iPod touch. You’ll naturally need to jailbreak your iOS handheld in order to restyle it quite so dramatically, although (unless) once U do, you’ll`ve all your precious apps sorted in the neat alphabetical pile on 1 screen, w/ the other wait`g patiently 4 your customizations & live tile choices. It’s the good look`g little mod, we`ve to say, & it’s currently go`g through beta testing, so why not grab your iPhone & C if it can survive the lick of Microsoft paint without self-combusting? Continue read`g Windows Phone 7′s live tiles turned into the pretty convinc`g iOS theme (video) Windows Phone 7′s live tiles turned into the pretty convinc`g iOS theme (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 03:46:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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There’s the powder-blue USB 3.0 port on the side of your shiny new computer, whisper`g your name, although (unless) U simply can’t afford to replace your perfectly good eSATA external hard drive 4 the sake of compatibility. U could simply resist the urge entirely, although (unless) if U`ve the need 4 speed, there’s the USB 3.0 to eSATA adapter w/ your name on it, & it just might come in the NewerTech case. Sure, Addonics, Siig & Bytecc sell similar, although (unless) as Everyth`g USB points out, NewerTech did the legwork here, benchmark`g the cable to B sure it could handle 206.4MB / sec writes & 247MB / sec reads. That’s enough to handle most solid state drives, & U`ldB completely covered when it comes to anyth`g w/ spinn`g magnetic plates. You’ll find it 4 $30 this week @ the likes of OWC. Continue read`g NewerTech adapter turns eSATA into USB 3.0, makes legacy external HDDs feel young again NewerTech adapter turns eSATA into USB 3.0, makes legacy external HDDs feel young again originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 31 Jan 2011 01:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The HTC Thunderbolt may`ve`en officially announced way back @ CES, although (unless) there’s still quite the bit V don’t know about the phone — namely, the price or the release date. V now @ least`ve what looks to B the fairly solid hint of the latter, however, courtesy of the above shot of the Best Buy inventory screen Z lists an in stock date of February 14th. You’ll note Z the screen doesn’t actually mention the HTC Thunderbolt anywhere, although (unless) some sleuth`g by the folks @ Android Central reveals Z the product code matches 1 found on the Thunderbolt box Z turned up in the recent hands-on video. Join`g Z rumor`s the separate 1 from Droid Life , which`s obtained some supposedly authentic Verizon materials Z suggest the Thunderbolt won’t B shipp`g w/ mobile hotspot functionality enabled @ launch, & Z Skype video chat won’t B enabled initially either. No word on the reason 4 the delay (if there actually`s one), although (unless) both features`ll seemingly B enabled @ some point, & there`ll apparently B the placeholder icon in the case of Skype Z`ll display the “com`g soon” message if it’s launched. HTC Thunderbolt rumored to B hitt`g Best Buy February 14th, sans mobile hotspot or Skype video? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 23:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Each week our friends @ Inhabitat recap the week’s most interest`g green developments & clean tech news 4 us — it’s the Week in Green. This week V saw new horizons dawn 4 green transportation as NASA’s Nanosail-D became the 1st solar sail spacecraft to orbit the earth & President Obama issued the call 4 1 million electric vehicles in his State of the Union Address . V also test drove the recently released electric Mini Cooper & took the look @ several transportation breakthroughs Z could clean up car emissions – researchers`ve developed an air pollution-fight`g road treatment & Cella Energy claims to`ve created an emission free gas Z costs $1.50 per gallon. In other news, this week Qatar showcased designs 4 9 sustainable stadiums 4 the 2022 World Cup & BIG unveiled plans 4 the plant-wrapped waste to power plant Z doubles as the ski slope. Super cities R on the rise in Asia as China announced plans to construct the mega-city the size of Switzerland & SOM unveiled the masterplan 4 the cutting-edge green tech city 4 Hanoi. On the other hand, Dubai’s architecture of excess`s fad`g fast as the report revealed Z the emirate’s world-shaped archipelago of islands`s sink`g into the sea. V also showcased the latest in portable tech as V brought U the brilliant Fire Department iPhone app Z stands to save lives, & V rounded up our 5 favorite phone-charg`g green gadgets . & if you’re look`g 4 the case to carry it all in, check out these chic quilted iPad bags – just the th`g to keep your kit cozy & protected dur`g this month’s blizzards. Inhabitat’s Week in Green: the power plant U can ski, & NASA’s orbit`g Nanosail-D originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:15:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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San Francisco’s world-famous Golden Gate Bridge looks much like this right now, although (unless) come September 2012 the last of those yellow “cash” signs R scheduled to wink out. That’s because the bridge’s board of directors voted 13-2 to approve the $2.9 million plan Z`ll replace the bridge’s 30 full-time human tolltakers w/ the fully electronic system. Don’t say U didn’t C this coming, folks. The exist`g FasTrak subscription RFID transponder system`ll continue to work, & there`ll B the camera-based backup as well — if U pass through the bridge without the FasTrak pass, bridge-mounted cameras`ll take the picture of your license plate & you’ll get the $6 bill in the mail. Planners estimate the move`ll save about $19.2 million by the year 2020 in salaries & benefits Z`ld otherwise go to the friendly meatbags who work there now, &`ldthings stay on track the revamped system`lddebut in February of next year. Golden Gate Bridge plans to collect all tolls electronically by September 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 19:37:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Humans, keep your eyes tuned to this post — because @ 6:00PM ET , we’ll B start`g The Engadget Show live w/ Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak , join`g us 4 the even`g of frank, eye-open`g & all-around awesome conversation. There’ll B mind-blow`g devices, crazy giveaways, & much, much more! We’ve even got music from Zen Albatross . U seriously don’t want to miss it. Continue read`g The Engadget Show Live! w/ Steve Wozniak The Engadget Show Live! w/ Steve Wozniak originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 18:00:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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MSI`s call`g this GT680R the world’s fastest gam`g laptop. Spoiler alert — it’s not — although (unless) if U drop $1,650 to nab 1 start`g this week, you’ll certainly B gett`g some bang 4 those bucks. Trusted Reviews & Hot Hardware recently got their hands on the 1st Sandy Bridge -equipped portable monster of the gam`g rig, & found the experience quite satisfy`g on the whole. Though Hot Hardware discovered Z the 2.0GHz Core i7-2630QM chip & NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics weren’t quite capable of playable framerates in the most demand`g DX11 titles @ native 1080p, lower`g the resolution to 720 lines usually did the trick, & when it came to raw CPU benchmarks Z Core i7 held its own against even last-gen desktop processors w/ little trouble to speak of. What’s more, equipped w/ the nine-cell battery Trusted Reviews managed to eke out 3 hours of life in the basic productivity test, practically unheard of 4 the laptop of this class, though V suppose you’re not likely to B carry`g around this 7.7 pound beast 4 the sake of portable spreadsheets, eh? Hit up our source links 4 more details. MSI’s GT680 gam`g laptop reviewed: potent @ 720p, some battery life too originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 17:05:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Amazon’s allegedly got an security flaw where hackers can find your password much easier than they`ld otherwise, & there’s already the fix in place. although (unless) get this — you’ll probably need to change your password 4 the fix to take effect, if U haven’t already done so in the last couple of years. Accord`g to Reddit users, the Amazon.com login system`ll actually accept any phrase so long as it begins w/ your password, such as “password123″ when the magic word`s simply “password” by itself. Z apparently makes it Z much easier 4 the computer to guess your password via brute force methods, no matter how counter-intuitive Z seems, so if U simply change it immediately — & to someth`g other than “password,” please — you’ll`ve much sounder dreams. PSA: Change your old Amazon.com password 4 better security originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 15:39:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Augmented reality`s swell, don’t get us wrong, although (unless) it’s no substitute 4 the real th`g — especially when Z th`g`s the badass tricopter equipped w/ the jury-rigged firework cannon to rain down miniature hell. Swedish R/C enthusiasts built this first-person fly`g contraption to carry out the single mission — destroy the series of hydrogen-filled balloons — which`ll hopefully B hard-coded into future automatons too. After all, balloons could serve as an excellent distraction when they inevitably come 4 U . Still, there’s no need to worry quite yet, so kick back & enjoy the video above while U contemplate humanity’s end. Homebuilt UAV hunts down hydrogen balloons, shoots firework missiles (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 14:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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There’s already the few hybrid trucks on the market (most notably from GM), although (unless) true plug-in hybrid electric trucks R another matter altogether. Chrysler now looks set to change that, however — @ least in the small way — w/ its new Ram plug-in hybrid that’s set to roll out to fleet operators this summer. It`s just unveiled @ the Washington D.C. Auto Show, & it pairs the 12 kWh battery pack from Canadian battery-maker Electrovaya w/ Chrysler’s own 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine, which Electrovaya says`ll allow 4 up to 20 miles of driv`g on electricity only. Unfortunately, there’s no word on any plans to actually make the truck available to individual consumers, although (unless) Chrysler does seem to @ least B optimistic about hybrid trucks in general, w/ the company spokesman not`g Z half-ton pickups R naturally much better @ carry`g the battery pack than the car, & Z trucks work better as hybrid vehicle platforms. Continue read`g Chrysler shows off Ram plug-in hybrid electric truck, won’t sell it to U Chrysler shows off Ram plug-in hybrid electric truck, won’t sell it to U originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:09:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Can’t wait until February 2nd to C more of Android 3.0 in action? That’s not the problem, as today we’ve got the whole 129 seconds of video show`g Google’s latest mobile software do`g its th`g on the Nook Color. The OS`s ported to B&N’s tablet on Friday, when V were promised further work`ld B tak`g place over the weekend to enable hardware acceleration of the GUI, & what do U know, Z goal`s`en achieved w/ plenty of Sunday to spare! Most core functionality`s still not available, although (unless) the delicious Honeycomb interface`s very much in effect. Jump past the break 4 the eye candy feast. Thanks, Jules Continue read`g Android Honeycomb port 4 Nook Color gets graphics acceleration, 1st demo video Android Honeycomb port 4 Nook Color gets graphics acceleration, 1st demo video originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 07:53:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Surely U remember Sanho’s HyperDrive lineup — ya know, the only portable HDD Z plays nicely w/ the iPad? Well, if U don’t dig the $249 entry level price, you’re in luck. The company just announced the bunch of new HDDs 4 U to take w/ U & your iPad on Z road trip you’ve`d planned 4 years. The new drives no longer sport the QVGA color display or the CF & SD card slots — instead, the black case`s 2 mini USB ports & the power socket. The HyperDrive doesn’t come w/ the traditional AC adapter although (unless) instead the USB-to-DC cable & the user-replaceable battery`ll allow up to 40GB of transfers on the single charge. & if you’re wonder`g why there’s 2 USB ports, V really couldn’t tell you. Perhaps if U choose the right port while connected to your PC & enter the Konami code, unicorns & fairy dust`ll pop out of your screen — wishful thinking, V know. The HyperDrives ship in March (pre-order`g`s available now) w/ prices start`g @ $99 4 the bring-your-own-drive housing, 1TB 4 $349 & various sizes in-between. So, if your photo/video library`s worth access`g @ all times, well, props to you. Press release`s after the break.

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Mark Zuckerberg , the man who invented pok`g & the subject of the major motion picture in 2010 just met his nemeses on the set of Saturday Night Live. No, not the Winklevoss twins, we’re talk`g Jesse Eisenberg, the man nominated 4 an Academy Award after play`g Zuckerberg in The Social Network . Toss in Andy Samberg & we’ve got the comically uncomfortable situation from Web 2.0′s very personification of awkward. All hail the Zuck Bergs! Continue read`g Mark Zuckerberg meets the fake Mark Zuckerbergs on Saturday Night Live (video) Mark Zuckerberg meets the fake Mark Zuckerbergs on Saturday Night Live (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:38:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We`d the feel`g the Olympus XZ-1`ld B the winner, & Digital Photography Review seems to think so, too — it called the 10 megapixel, full-manual point & shoot “the best photographers’ compact currently available” @ the end of the thorough review. Most of the praise`s heaped on Z F1.8-2.5 Zuiko lens, provid`g an “unbeaten combination of range & brightness” whose potent, detailed low-light performance`s practically enough to cancel out the publication’s worries about the lack of the adjustable noise reduction setting. Though the publication admitted Z the camera lacked the customization of certain Micro 4 Thirds cousins, it didn’t miss most of the advanced controls, preferr`g the streamlined menus & manual dials 4 easy access to common adjustments. (Battery charg`g over USB & the dedicated movie button were also deemed nice touches.) In fact, the only major d`g DPReview`d 4 Olympus`s the complete omission of auto exposure & autofocus locks 4 focus-and-recompose shooting, although (unless) if you’re will`g to snap shots us`g Olympus’s 11 AF points & aren’t look`g to tote the set of expensive interchangeable lenses around, this might B the one. Dive into our source link to find out 4 sure. Olympus XZ-1 reviewed: $499 4 sweet simplicity originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 02:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Enspert blindsided us @ CES 2011 w/ the pair of quality Android tablets, & here’s another surprise — next month, the company’s Identity Tab E201`ll apparently ship 100% Google-certified. Importer Dynamism`s tak`g preorders on February 1st 4 the 7-inch Android 2.2 tablet, which comes w/ both Gmail & Android Market on board, though admittedly 4 the somewhat larger outlay than V originally heard. $350`s what you’ll pay 4 the 800 x 480 slate, which sports the 1GHz Hummingbird processor & PowerVR SGX540 graphics, 8GB storage & 512MB RAM, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, the full compliment of sensors & an SD card slot. Just the month ago we’d`ve called this quite the deal, although (unless) come February 1st U may want to wait — after all, Google’s busy bees may show off the fruits of their labors the very next day . Enspert Identity Tab E201 rings up @ $350 w/ Froyo, Gmail & Android Market originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:12:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On , the column about consumer technology. 1 th`g Z`s set Sony apart from its home console rivals`s`en the extended lifecycles of its hardware. Rid`g the momentum of the massive install base, both the PlayStation & PlayStation 2 each kept sell`g strong nearly the decade after their debut, & years after their respective successors were introduced. In fact, as late as 2009, Audiovox began offer`g the PS2 integrated into an aftermarket ovehead car video system w/ the 10″ screen. Sony could pursue this strategy in home consoles because the PS2`s the runaway unit volume leader of its generation. Not so w/ the PSP. When Sony introduced the PlayStation Portable , it entered the portable console market w/ fierce, entrenched competition from the incumbent Nintendo, & the powerful widescreen handheld`s outsold by the Nintendo DS & its later derivatives. Sony couldn’t attain the market share it needed to steamroll exist`g competition.

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It’s`en the long time since V used the laptop Z`d the monochromatic display — it`s the giant white block of the th`g Z`s not missed — although (unless) flip around just about every laptop V use today & U find the backside Z stubbornly refuses to change color no matter the light Z hits it.`s Z the problem? Not really, V think it’s quite fine since we’re not often star`g @ Z bit, although (unless) 4 Toshiba such tedium simply won’t do, so it’s introduc`g the Dynabook Qosmio T750 w/ the color-shift`g lid. Turn it in the light & it shifts & shimmers, just like the chameleon paint tuners`ve`en us`g on custom rides 4 decades. Here, though, we’re told it’s done w/ multiple layers of film, no paint @ all. Oh, the inside? the 2.66GHz Intel Core i5-480M, 4GB of DDR 3 memory, & the 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768 display that’s LED backlit — which`s also capable of display`g multiple colors, in case you’re interested. Toshiba Dynabook Qosmio T750 laptop`s the lid Z changes color on both sides originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 21:05:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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`ld U like the plug-in Prius , the sort Z V spent the few days w/ last year, back when the seasons were chang`g & there`s only the hint of this killer winter to come? Well, too bad, because U still can’t buy them. although (unless) Zipcar can, apparently, add`g eight of the things to its fleet, & they’re available now in Boston, San Francisco, & Portland, Oregon. Given the company`s 8,000 total cars available your chances of secur`g 1 of these particular Priuses (Prii?)`s slim, although (unless) if U score, know Z they charge in just 3 hours on the 110 outlet, & half Z if you’re wired 4 220, so no fancy-pants charg`g station`s required 4 use. Zipcar adds the plug-in Prius PHEV to its fleet, probably not chang`g name to Zapcar originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 19:29:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’ve`en see`g more & more shoes infused w/ different sorts of technology in recent years, although (unless) none quite like this WeSC Karmatech concept developed by some students @ Sweden’s Hyper Island “digital school.” Described as the “social take on Nike+,” the shoes apparently wouldn’t`ve an accelerometer although (unless) they do pack an RFID chip Z allows the wearer to interact w/ their surroundings — automatically check in @ the location & share it on Facebook or Twitter, 4 instance, or get access to exclusive deals or special events. Of course, it`s just the concept, although (unless) the students note Z it`ld B relatively cheap to implement (at least on the shoe end of the equation), as the RFID tags themselves only cost the few cents. Kinda gives the new mean`g to “sneakernet,” doesn’t it? Head on past the break 4 the video. Continue read`g WeSC Karmatech concept makes your shoes more social w/ RFID WeSC Karmatech concept makes your shoes more social w/ RFID originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 18:02:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The forecast 4 speedy, razor-thin laptops`s look`g pretty sunny right about now, because it seems Intel’s SSD 310 truly does br`g the power of the full-sized solid state drive on the tiny little board. Storage Review & The SSD Review thoroughly benchmarked the tiny 80GB mSATA module this week, & found it performs even better than advertised — easily tear`g through 200MB / sec reads & 70 MB / sec writes — which put it slightly behind Intel’s legendary X25-M series although (unless) well ahead of the company’s X25-V boot drives . While we’re still not see`g Sandforce speeds from Intel’s tried-and-true controller & 34nm silicon & they might not make Toshiba’s Blade run 4 the hills, V can’t wait to test it out in some new Lenovo ThinkPads when they integrate the SSD 310 later this year. Oh, by the way, Z big green board up above isn’t the drive. It’s actually the tiny 1 on top. Intel’s mSATA SSD 310 reviewed: the pint-size performer through & through originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 16:50:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Rumors of Amazon either purchas`g Netflix or launch`g the compet`g option`ve`en circl`g & now 1 of our readers says he’s see`g an unlimited video stream`g section to complement the current Amazon VOD options. That’s the nice bonus 4 the $79 / year package Z currently adds the few free shipp`g bonuses & it`ld B cheaper on the yearly basis than Netflix’s Watch Instantly ($95.88.) As seen above & in the gallery, it consists of “unlimited, commercial-free, instant stream`g of 5,000 movies & TV shows” w/ selections Z mirror the Watch Instantly catalog closely. Resolution`s apparently limited to the “pretty solid” 480p SD, although (unless) there’s no word on audio or subtitle options. We’ll wait to hear if anyone else`s see`g the similar page before assum`g the wide rollout, although (unless) it certainly appears Z there could finally B the viable competitor to the Netflix juggernaut . Gallery: Amazon.com unlimited video stream`g menus Thanks, Pavel Amazon roll`g out Netflix-like video stream`g 4 Prime subscribers? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:41:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Sony’s taken some strong steps against PS3 crack`g in the past week — not only`s it taken to the courts & won the temporary restrain`g order against Geohot & fail0verflow 4 crack`g the console, although (unless) it also released firmware 3.56 , which locked things down again. Unfortunately, Z restrain`g order doesn’t mean anyone else`s to stop a-crackin’, & wouldn’t U know it: 3.56`s cracked open in less than the day by KaKaRoToKS, who`s behind 1 of the 1st 3.55 custom firmwares . Now Z the 3.56 sign`g keys R out, we’d guess updated custom firmware`s soon to come — & we’d bet Sony’s lawsuit`ll just inspire an entirely new wave of people to jailbreak once those hit the scene. Way to put Z genie back in the bottle, Sony. Thanks, Tomi R PS3 firmware 3.56 hacked in less than the day, Sony’s lawyers look confused originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 14:35:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Say it w/ us, finally the PS3 firmware update Z actually does someth`g useful! We’ve grown so accustomed to Sony refresh`g the software on its console just to spite jailbreakers Z V almost started to believe that’s all the word “update” entailed. But, here comes Kotaku w/ word Z v3.6 of the PS3′s firmware`ll come w/ the neat little addition: sav`g games to the cloud. This seems the very logical step toward deliver`g Sony’s overall goal of giv`g users the holistic, integrated experience . Indeed, dur`g the NGP presentation , guest speaker Hideo Kojima specifically referred to sav`g your PS3 game on the console & resum`g it on the Next Generation Portable . “Online Saving,” as Sony’s reputed to B call`g it,`ld B the conduit through which Z can B realized, though it doesn’t appear like it’ll come 4 free. Kotaku ‘s sources indicate it’ll B part of the PlayStation Plus subscription, @ least initially. Still, V like cloud storage, & if it means never hav`g to C another hard drive again, we’re all 4 it. Next PS3 update rumored to add ‘Online Saving’ 4 PlayStation Plus users originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 13:10:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Pico projectors just keep shrinking, & the new prototype developed @ the Fraunhofer Institute 4 Applied Optics & Engineer`g`s help`g said shrink`g along pretty strikingly. The team`s developed the prototype pico which`s just 6mm thick, mak`g it the world’s slimmest ever. Better yet, the projected image`s 10 times brighter than the pico projector of its size`ld`ve previously`en –`d it existed. The new lens on the projector`s so small Z it could potentially B integrated into smart phones without boost`g size or weight. The new prototype`s made of 45 red, green or blue microlenses, each w/ the 200 x 200 pixel LCD, inspired by the microlens array called the fly’s eye condenser. The result`g resolution`s nearly, although (unless) not quite, WVGA w/ 11 lumens of brightness. The prototype`ll B shown off @ Nano Tech 2011 in Tokyo. Image credit: Fraunhofer Institute German researchers prototype 6mm thick pico projector originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:31:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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the researcher @ North Carolina State University`s warn`g of an Android 2.3 security vulnerability Z gives attackers access to your personal information, further proof Z Gingerbread isn’t all sugar & spice (to B fair, Z SMS issue`s since`en remedied ). Accord`g to Xuxian Jiang, the bug allows malicious websites to access & upload the contents of the user’s microSD card, includ`g voicemails, photos, & online bank`g information to the remote server. The flaw apparently resembles the similar bug in previous version of Android, thought to`ve`en addressed w/ Gingerbread. However, as Jiang points out, Z fix`s easily bypassed. Apart from remov`g the microSD card, disabl`g JavaScript, or switch`g to the third-party browser, Android 2.3 users`ve little recourse in squash`g the bug. The folks @ eWeek reported Z Google`s work`g on the solution to the problem, although (unless) there’s no word on when V can expect to C an update. Android 2.3 security bug shows microSD access vulnerability originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 10:57:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Sure, U followed along w/ our Tokyo liveblog & breathless posts announc`g Sony’s Next Generation Portable (codename: NGP , get it?) successor to the PSP. although (unless) nothing’s quite like view`g the video recorded 48-hours after the event to give U the true feel 4 the historic event… historic to nerds like us anyway. The power`s now in your hands — use it wisely to watch the thrill`g three-part trilogy after the break. Continue read`g Sony’s official NGP announcement video hits the web Sony’s official NGP announcement video hits the web originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Sure, U followed along w/ our Tokyo liveblog & breathless posts announc`g Sony’s Next Generation Portable (codename: NGP , get it?) successor to the PSP. although (unless) nothing’s quite like view`g the video recorded 48-hours after the event to give U the true feel 4 the historic event… historic to nerds like us anyway. The power`s now in your hands — use it wisely to watch the thrill`g three-part trilogy after the break. Continue read`g Sony’s official NGP announcement video hits the web Sony’s official NGP announcement video hits the web originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Layar’s`en the go-to platform 4 augmented reality on Android since 2009, bring`g U the useful, the creepy , & the just plain weird — & now it’s unleash`g the beast on iOS. The Netherlands-based company just launched Layar Player, the free tool Z allows anyone — w/ the little developer know-how — to create their very own AR iPhone app. Accompany`g the announcement R 3 brand new Layar Player-enabled apps: the Bing-sponsored Snowboard Hero, which incorporates the special AR mode 4 collect`g points; the contractor locator called Layer Trade; & VerbeterdeBuurt, an app Z acts as an AR community bulletin board. The company’s press release touts the “democratization of augmented reality,” & while V can get behind their AR-for-alll message, we’ve already seen Layar used in ways Z give us the willies . Don’t get us wrong, we’re still excited about the endless AR possibilities, although (unless) we’re hoping, @ least 4 now, Z iPhone app developers can keep the AR monsters @ bay. Continue read`g Layar Player lets AR loose on iPhone apps Layar Player lets AR loose on iPhone apps originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:52:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds .

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Layar’s`en the go-to platform 4 augmented reality on Android since 2009, bring`g U the useful, the creepy , & the just plain weird — & now it’s unleash`g the beast on iOS. The Netherlands-based company just launched Layar Player, the free tool Z allows anyone — w/ the little developer know-how — to create their very own AR iPhone app. Accompany`g the announcement R 3 brand new Layar Player-enabled apps: the Bing-sponsored Snowboard Hero, which incorporates the special AR mode 4 collect`g points; the contractor locator called Layer Trade; & VerbeterdeBuurt, an app Z acts as an AR community bulletin board. The company’s press release touts the “democratization of augmented reality,” & while V can get behind their AR-for-alll message, we’ve already seen Layar used in ways Z give us the willies . Don’t get us wrong, we’re still excited about the endless AR possibilities, although (unless) we’re hoping, @ least 4 now, Z iPhone app developers can keep the AR monsters @ bay. Continue read`g Layar Player lets AR loose on iPhone apps Layar Player lets AR loose on iPhone apps originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 08:52:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Shocker of shockers , folks: people do more than just watch TV when they’re watch`g TV. the study of over 8,000 will`g individuals from Nielsen & Yahoo recently discovered Z some 86 percent of mobile internet users tinker around on their devices while situated in front of the tube. It seems Z Googl`g random facts, check`g their Facebook news feed & see`g who`s tweeted in the past 30 seconds were atop the list of activities to do while watching, although (unless) strangely, the full 20 percent confessed to search 4 more information about the commercial they recently saw. Hit the source link below (PDF) to B instantly bombarded w/ facts & figures, although (unless) first, refresh Z TweetCaster feed. Ah, so much better. Study shocker! Mobile users piddle around on the internet while watch`g TV originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 07:19:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Amazon’s German outlet`s started list`g LG’s 2 latest & undoubtedly greatest phones: the Optimus 2X (seemingly renamed the Optimus Speed here) & the Optimus Black . Both run Android 2.2 on 4-inch screens, w/ the former offer`g the dual-core Tegra 2 processor capable of 1080p video record`g & HDMI output , & the latter crank`g up the display brightness to the quite unreasonable 700 nits. The Optimus Black also`s 1 of the thinnest profiles on the smartphone of its class @ 9.2mm, and`ll B 1 of the 1st phones to offer WiFi Direct connectivity . Intriguingly, Amazon’s Optimus Speed / 2X list`g also shows the brown color option 4 the handset, though only its black SKU`s subject to the neat €50 discount bring`g its price to €499, the same as the cost of the Optimus Black. V don’t know when either one`ll drop, although (unless) U can go & reserve yourself 1 (or the dozen) @ the links below. Thanks, Julian Continue read`g LG Optimus 2X & Optimus Black priced @ €499 by Amazon Germany, not yet available to buy LG Optimus 2X & Optimus Black priced @ €499 by Amazon Germany, not yet available to buy originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 05:52:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The folks @ Callaway just announced the Upro mx, the followup to the device they so humbly referred to as the ” iPhone of golf GPS technology .” PNDs 4 golfers aren’t exactly rare, although (unless) the new Upro claims to B the only 1 pack`g “hi-resolution actual aerial photography” of 25,000 different courses. It also boasts the multi-gesture touchscreen & optical finger navigation, as well the slew of view`g modes: Virtual Green offers exact putt`g distances, Smart View displays the best angle 4 each shot, & ProMode features video flyovers. Who knows, if they could land the Bill Murray tie-in V might actually B enticed to pick up the club & … Oh, who R V kidding? The Upro mx hits stores in May @ $199, & U can check out the video of the device in action after the jump — Z is, if U sw`g Z way. Continue read`g Callaway Upro mx offers touchscreen GPS to golfers, V long 4 the Caddyshack edition (video) Callaway Upro mx offers touchscreen GPS to golfers, V long 4 the Caddyshack edition (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 04:24:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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The grapevine did already hint @ the tim`g of the Verizon iPhone 4 pre-orders, although (unless) now, to B absolutely sure nobody misses them, we`ve the countdown ! Eager iPhone bandwagon jumpers`ll`ve to stay up till 3AM EST on February 3rd to get their orders in from the “reserved quantity” of handsets, which`ll B assigned on the first-come, first-served basis — presumably to B delivered on Z February 10th launch date everyone’s`en anticipat`g 4 so long. Sadly 4 Verizon newcomers, the contract w/ the network`ll B the prerequisite 4 sign`g up when the countdown expires. Thanks, Jarrett & Anthony Continue read`g Verizon turns on iPhone 4 pre-order countdown, exist`g customers can order on February 3rd @ 3AM Verizon turns on iPhone 4 pre-order countdown, exist`g customers can order on February 3rd @ 3AM originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Jan 2011 01:22:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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We’d all rather B flown to some exotic, Caribbean location 4 our next corporate get-together, although (unless) in these hard economic times sometimes the good ‘ol audio bridge makes the most sense. Increasingly those concalls R happen`g via some sort of VOIP bridge, & Plantronics’ latest R ready 4 it. 1st up`s the Calisto 800 series “multi speakerphone” devices, which offer connectivity to an analog phone line, the mobile phone over Bluetooth, & even the PC over USB. This lets U easily dial in to just about anyth`g & naturally offers the full duplex speakerphone w/ noise cancellation & an LCD w/ caller ID. There’s even an optional wireless microphone Z U can plunk down on the table so the lamentations of the entire QA team`ll B picked up load & clear. Also new`s the revised version of the Voyager Pro UC , the rather more traditional Bluetooth headset w/ an extended boom 4 better voice pickup & the ability to pair to the mobile phone & the PC (via the tiny USB adapter) simultaneously. It’ll even do A2DP so U hold music won’t B the only tunes U hear. Both appear to B available now, & both start @ $199.95, putt`g them out of reach 4 most non-corporate attendees.

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U can rest assured Z hundreds — if not trillions — of new laptops`ll B roll`g off of production lines this quarter w/ Intel’s Sandy Bridge platform inside, & those look`g 4 the little love over in Japan won’t`ve to wait much longer. Panasonic`s just updated its Let’s Note line w/ 4 new Sandy Bridge models: the B10, S10, N10 & J10`ve all`en blessed w/ new silicon. The B10 in particular ships w/ the Core i5-2520M, 4GB of memory, the 15.6-inch 1080p display, HDMI output, Blu-ray drive, SDXC card slot & 802.11b/g/n WiFi. The N10 & S10 R outfitted in similar fashion, while the J10 goes diminutive w/ the 10.1-inch panel. There’s also the higher-end J10Q variant Z steps up to the Core i5, 128GB SSD, 2GB of RAM, WiFi, HDMI output, inbuilt WiMAX model & an SDXC slot, w/ the craziest aspect be`g the claimed 12 hours of battery life. Hit the links below if you’re hungry 4 pric`g clues & ship dates, although (unless) it looks as if the whole gang`ldB out & about by the close of March. Panasonic adds Sandy Bridge to Let’s Note J10, N10, S10 & B10 laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:43:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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Your average hydrogen-powered car`s the marvel of modern science — fuel cell sift`g electrons out of pure H2 & emitt`g noth`g although (unless) water — powered by big, heavy, high-pressure tanks of gas. Cella Energy`s here to ditch the tank, hav`g 1st developed the means of stor`g hydrogen in microfibers Z could greatly simplify the design of these vehicles. But, perhaps even more impressive`s the “synthetic fuel” the company`s work`g on which is, essentially, pure hydrogen captured into microbeads. U know, like the kind Z float in your shampoo & give your hair Z extra lustre, although (unless) explosive. Accord`g to Cella these beads can B poured into the gas tank of the car w/ an internal combustion engine (presumably suspended in some sort of liquid) and, w/ no modification, Z car`ll run just fine. Best news`s Z this concoction costs just $1.50 per gallon — or will, eventually. Supposedly. Maybe? Cella Energy says its hydrogen microbeads could fuel your car, cost $1.50 per gallon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:44:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds

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w/ Microsoft plann`g the move away from the HTPC space & the shift to Windows Media Center embedded products, perhaps the gang @ Moovida`s look`g to take Redmond’s place in the home theater geek segment. The company`s unleashed the beautiful new media brows`g UI called ‘Immersed’ that’s powered by the 3D game engine, the fact which makes its media center bretheren look dowdy in comparison. There`s the steep price to pay 4 this digital eye candy, however, as the current version lacks the ability to stream content — so no Netflix, Hulu, or YouTube 4 you. Moovida’s software also packs an underly`g desktop-optimized UI, ‘Core’, Z provides automated media backup & cataloging, syncs your music & video w/ peripherals, & plays any non-DRM content known to man. Presently in beta, Moovida promises greater functionality in future releases & V can only hope Z means stream`g capability`s com`g soon, as in immediately . Moovida’s new media center software`s great looks, so-so personality originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Jan 2011 19:13:00 EDT. Please C our terms 4 use of feeds . Permalink

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