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- Nissan Leaf priced as low as €27,800* ($40,254 U.S.) in Belgium
- Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames scientists
- Chevy drops Volt base price by $1,000 for 2012, makes saving the world slightly more affordable
- Samsung to finally roll out flexible AMOLED displays for public consumption in 2012?
- Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T ratted out by its own HDMI dock
- Tesla opens Model S reservations in Canada; delivery set for mid-2012
- Sony NEX-C3 hands-on (video)
- Portable electronic devices may / may not make your plane fall out of the sky
- Bing Mobile updated, news and maps get minor facelifts
- Ford to install advanced e-CVT trans in hybrids starting in late 2011
- Where the Celebs Are Travelling
- iPhone rides Atlantis into space, where no one can hear its ringtone scream
- ASUS slipping Eee Pad Slider and Transformer 3G into UK hands this August
- Panasonic's new suite of colorful camcorders hits stores this July, gets priced right now
- Vuzix Star 1200 headset augments your reality, not your bank account
- Roger Ebert's Great Movies app hits iOS devices, pulls you from your Netflix-recommended slump
- New LG P330 laptop has it all: brains, brawn, and beauty
- Hyundai Sets Price on Blue Link Option
- Mitsu's Outlander Sport: First Drive
- HTC invades Belgian train stations with miniature Android army
- Fed launching $8.75M study into fire risks from EV batteries
- Google adds plug-in vehicles to Gfleet, its employee car-sharing program
- Government report finds LightSquared's LTE interferes with GPS -- color us surprised
- Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping
- 2011 Chevrolet Volt – Flash Drive
- 2012 Audi A7 – Flash Drive
- Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid–Flash Drive
- 2011 Volvo S60 – Flash Drive
Nissan Leaf priced as low as €27,800* ($40,254 U.S.) in Belgium Posted: 11 Jun 2011 03:02 PM PDT Nissan Leaf priced as low as €27,800* ($40,254 U.S.) in Belgium ![]() Nissan Leaf priced as low as €27,800* ($40,254 U.S.) in Belgium Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Europe/EU 2011 Nissan Leaf - Click above for high-res image gallery Belgium is inching closer to a potentially emissions-free future with the price of the Nissan Leaf finalized. Soon, Nissan will open the order books in Belgium and, when it does, the list price for the Leaf will be €36,990 ($53,562 U.S.... |
Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames scientists Posted: 11 Jun 2011 02:26 PM PDT Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames scientists ![]() Detroit DIYer cooks up stronger, lighter steel, shames scientists You'd be forgiven for dismissing an amateur metallurgist if he claimed to have improved upon the presumably perfected technology of steel making. But Flash Bainite, the creation of Detroit entrepreneur Gary Cola, wowed a team of Ohio State University engineers by turning centuries of alloy processing on its head. Instead of heating the metal for hours or days, this well-equipped DIYer boosted the temperature -- quickly baking, then cooling sheets of... |
Chevy drops Volt base price by $1,000 for 2012, makes saving the world slightly more affordable Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:14 PM PDT Chevy drops Volt base price by $1,000 for 2012, makes saving the world slightly more affordable ![]() Chevy drops Volt base price by $1,000 for 2012, makes saving the world slightly more affordable Chevy wants to know what it can do to get you into one of its plug-in hybrids today. A $1,000 price drop? You got it. The carmaker announced this week that the 2012 Volt base price will come in a grand lower than its predecessor, thanks to the sorts of additional configurations that come with increased availability.... |
Samsung to finally roll out flexible AMOLED displays for public consumption in 2012? Posted: 11 Jun 2011 12:37 PM PDT Samsung to finally roll out flexible AMOLED displays for public consumption in 2012? ![]() Samsung to finally roll out flexible AMOLED displays for public consumption in 2012? Samsung's been a frequent source of frustration, teasing us with its fabulous flexible displays for years, while never giving us a date when we could buy one for our very own. However, word on the web suggests that Sammy is finally ready to unleash its pliant panels upon the world in Q2 of 2012.... |
Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T ratted out by its own HDMI dock Posted: 11 Jun 2011 11:24 AM PDT Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T ratted out by its own HDMI dock ![]() Samsung Galaxy S II for AT&T ratted out by its own HDMI dock Oh, we've been fairly certain for a while now that we'd see the sexy Samsung Galaxy S II saunter on over to AT&T, but now we've attained what appears to be the first official photo of the handset. Samsung's Singapore division has a series of professional shots of planned accessories, including this "Samsung Galaxy S II Desktop Dock," a handsome pyramid stand sporting HDMI and 3.5mm stereo-out jacks -- and of... |
Tesla opens Model S reservations in Canada; delivery set for mid-2012 Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:09 AM PDT Tesla opens Model S reservations in Canada; delivery set for mid-2012 ![]() Tesla opens Model S reservations in Canada; delivery set for mid-2012 Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors, North America Tesla Model S Alpha - Click above for high-res image gallery Tesla Motors is now taking reservations for its upcoming Model S in Canada. Deliveries of the electric sedan will commence in mid-2012. Tesla says that the Model S will start at a base price of $57,400, but points out that the battery-powered four-door vehicle will qualify for various incentives, like Ontario's $8,500 rebate. Tesla says that... |
Posted: 11 Jun 2011 10:09 AM PDT Sony NEX-C3 hands-on (video) ![]() Sony NEX-C3 hands-on (video) Sony announced the successor to its NEX-3 digital camera earlier this week, so we decided to take a post-E3 road trip down to the electronics maker's US headquarters in San Diego to check out the NEX-C3 for ourselves. We'll analyze image quality in a full review before the camera hits stores later this summer, but from our initial impressions, the new cam appears to offer fairly minor tweaks compared to its... |
Portable electronic devices may / may not make your plane fall out of the sky Posted: 11 Jun 2011 08:18 AM PDT Portable electronic devices may / may not make your plane fall out of the sky ![]() Portable electronic devices may / may not make your plane fall out of the sky We've all no doubt mocked an in-flight call to shut off all portable electronic devices at some point -- heck, we've all probably had a saucy flight attendant who's done the mocking for us. After all, the idea that our plane might plummet 30,000 feet because we're fiddling with our iPhone seems a bit silly, given all we know about portable electronics.... |
Bing Mobile updated, news and maps get minor facelifts Posted: 11 Jun 2011 06:27 AM PDT Bing Mobile updated, news and maps get minor facelifts ![]() Bing Mobile updated, news and maps get minor facelifts How can you "be what's next" without having what's next on your phone? Bing is here to help you fulfill its tagline by updating its mobile site for any device that runs HTML5. If the update had a highlight reel to show off the newest features, here's what would be on it: a carousel-like interface in the news section that lets you swipe your finger left or right to switch to... |
Ford to install advanced e-CVT trans in hybrids starting in late 2011 Posted: 11 Jun 2011 05:50 AM PDT Ford to install advanced e-CVT trans in hybrids starting in late 2011 ![]() Ford to install advanced e-CVT trans in hybrids starting in late 2011 Filed under: Hybrid, Ford, Lincoln 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid - Click above for high-res image gallery Recently, Joe Bakaj, Ford's vice-president of global powertrain engineering, confirmed that the Dearborn-headquartered automaker is developing an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is being designed, engineered and built by Ford in-house. Bakaj states that the fuel-saving eight-speed auto will offer "best-in-class" shift smoothness and responsiveness. For Ford, there's at least one more transmission in the works.... |
Where the Celebs Are Travelling Posted: 11 Jun 2011 05:50 AM PDT Where the Celebs Are Travelling Where the Celebs Are Travelling Here are five destinations recently frequented by stars, yet still relatively accessible to fans. |
iPhone rides Atlantis into space, where no one can hear its ringtone scream Posted: 11 Jun 2011 04:37 AM PDT iPhone rides Atlantis into space, where no one can hear its ringtone scream ![]() iPhone rides Atlantis into space, where no one can hear its ringtone scream Smartphones have been going to space for a while now -- well, technically near space in most cases -- but in decidedly DIY ways, including a "shuttle" made out of Styrofoam beer coolers. But the actual Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to complete its final voyage with a pair of space-ready iPhone 4's aboard.... |
ASUS slipping Eee Pad Slider and Transformer 3G into UK hands this August Posted: 11 Jun 2011 01:34 AM PDT ASUS slipping Eee Pad Slider and Transformer 3G into UK hands this August ![]() ASUS slipping Eee Pad Slider and Transformer 3G into UK hands this August Oh, ASUS -- what a teaser. Especially when it comes to the release dates and exact prices of your latest keyboard-packing Eee Pad 10.1-inch Android tablets. The word remains mum regarding final pricing, but the company's UK division recently announced via its Facebook page that the Transformer 3G and Slider tabs will be available in the region during August; and sadly, that's about all.... |
Panasonic's new suite of colorful camcorders hits stores this July, gets priced right now Posted: 10 Jun 2011 11:10 PM PDT Panasonic's new suite of colorful camcorders hits stores this July, gets priced right now ![]() Panasonic's new suite of colorful camcorders hits stores this July, gets priced right now When Panasonic introduced us to its Skittles-like array of candy-coated camcorders, they gave us a taste of the little things, but left us hanging on price and availability. Well, if you've been slobbering over the specs since February, you can sate your appetite soon, because the HM-TA20, HM-TA2, HX-WA10, HX-DC10, and HX-DC1 will hit stores starting in early July.... |
Vuzix Star 1200 headset augments your reality, not your bank account Posted: 10 Jun 2011 09:20 PM PDT Vuzix Star 1200 headset augments your reality, not your bank account ![]() Vuzix Star 1200 headset augments your reality, not your bank account Be honest, you've been waiting for an affordable augmented reality headset ever since Schwarzenegger rocked the robot vision Terminator 2. And while $5,000 still seems like a lot for consumers to pay for a pair of glasses that let you see stuff that's not actually there, it's certainly cheaper than the sort of military-grade options currently available.... |
Roger Ebert's Great Movies app hits iOS devices, pulls you from your Netflix-recommended slump Posted: 10 Jun 2011 08:08 PM PDT Roger Ebert's Great Movies app hits iOS devices, pulls you from your Netflix-recommended slump ![]() Roger Ebert's Great Movies app hits iOS devices, pulls you from your Netflix-recommended slump Struggling to decide on a few movies to watch this weekend? Then you can always peruse the solid suggestions offered by Roger Ebert's ongoing Great Movies series, which is now available in convenient app form for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch (though not optimized for iPad, unfortunately). In addition to over 300 reviews from Ace in the Hole to Yojimbo, the app offers stills and fully searchable details for each... |
New LG P330 laptop has it all: brains, brawn, and beauty Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:55 PM PDT New LG P330 laptop has it all: brains, brawn, and beauty ![]() New LG P330 laptop has it all: brains, brawn, and beauty Well, look what we have here. It's the LG P220's big brother, the P330, and, as you can tell, good looks run in the family. Glancing at the spec sheet (after the break) it's pretty clear this guy has been hitting the gym -- there's plenty of muscle inside in the form of an NVIDIA GT 555m.... |
Hyundai Sets Price on Blue Link Option Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT Hyundai Sets Price on Blue Link Option Hyundai Sets Price on Blue Link Option The safety-service telematics system will be offered this summer. |
Mitsu's Outlander Sport: First Drive Posted: 10 Jun 2011 06:20 PM PDT Mitsu's Outlander Sport: First Drive Mitsu's Outlander Sport: First Drive Will this efficient ride revive the struggling Mitsubishi brand? |
HTC invades Belgian train stations with miniature Android army Posted: 10 Jun 2011 05:44 PM PDT HTC invades Belgian train stations with miniature Android army ![]() HTC invades Belgian train stations with miniature Android army The master of bizarre marketing ploys, HTC, has employed a more militant approach to its latest PR stunt. In a move apparently aimed at promoting the launch of a bunch of new Android phones (specifically the Flyer, Sensation, Incredible S, Desire S, and Wildfire S), the outfit meticulously filled railway stations in Antwerp, Brussels, and Namur with varied configurations of the little green monsters.... |
Fed launching $8.75M study into fire risks from EV batteries Posted: 10 Jun 2011 05:08 PM PDT Fed launching $8.75M study into fire risks from EV batteries ![]() Fed launching $8.75M study into fire risks from EV batteries Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, USA The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has launched an extended investigation into any possible fire risk associated with the lithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. The $8.75 million study will last through 2014 and will specifically focus on whether or not the cells can catch fire while being charged at home or when in an accident.... |
Google adds plug-in vehicles to Gfleet, its employee car-sharing program Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:33 PM PDT Google adds plug-in vehicles to Gfleet, its employee car-sharing program ![]() Google adds plug-in vehicles to Gfleet, its employee car-sharing program Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Hybrid Google likes plug-in vehicles. Since 2007, the company has put money into the RechargeIt program, which started with converted plug-in Toyota Prius models because - get this - back then, you couldn't just go buy a plug-in vehicle. Over four years, Google has added vehicles to this Gfleet, a collection of plug-in vehicles that employees can use in a car-sharing program.... |
Government report finds LightSquared's LTE interferes with GPS -- color us surprised Posted: 10 Jun 2011 04:33 PM PDT Government report finds LightSquared's LTE interferes with GPS -- color us surprised ![]() Government report finds LightSquared's LTE interferes with GPS -- color us surprised No one said bathing the great United States in LTE would be easy, but the hits just keep on coming for Falcone and co. Following up on reports and concerns about LightSquared's possible interference, a government study has found that the outfit's proposed broadband network does indeed impede GPS signals.... |
Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping ![]() Vizio's VTAB1008 tablet hits the FCC: your $349 slate now one step closer to shipping Vizio hasn't had much to say about its tablet plans since it entered the fray at CES in January, but it looks like things are now starting to pick up again, and fast. We just got wind a listing for a Vizio VTAB1008 tablet priced at just $349 in Walmart's system earlier this week, and now that same device has passed through the FCC -- which, if you place the two... |
2011 Chevrolet Volt – Flash Drive Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT 2011 Chevrolet Volt – Flash Drive 2011 Chevrolet Volt – Flash Drive Staffers at MSN Autos take a spin in the innovative and eco-friendly Volt. |
Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT 2012 Audi A7 – Flash Drive 2012 Audi A7 – Flash Drive Staffers at MSN Autos take a spin in the luxurious 2012 Audi A7. |
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid–Flash Drive Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid–Flash Drive Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid–Flash Drive Staffers at MSN Autos take a spin in the unhybrid-like '11 Cayenne Hybrid. |
Posted: 10 Jun 2011 03:57 PM PDT 2011 Volvo S60 – Flash Drive 2011 Volvo S60 – Flash Drive Staffers at MSN Autos take a spin in the sleek 2011 Volvo S60. |
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