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- LightSquared announces 'solution' for GPS issue, says LTE network will roll out on schedule
- Verizon HTC Thunderbolt To Get Android v2.3.4 (with Skype, Amazon App Store, gTalk) on June 30th?
- Canon takes a cue from Pentax, starts selling the T3 in assorted colors
- After many delays, $150,000 biodiesel-powered Trident Iceni ready to launch
- Renault Fluence Z.E. headed to Australia in late 2012
- Leaked Ad Points To TiVo Apps For iPhone and Android Devices
- VZW leak teases HTC Thunderbolt update: Skype Video, Android 2.3.4 coming June 30th?
- Is This The Device Nokia Is Announcing Tomorrow?
- Zoosh does mobile payments using ultrasound, no NFC chip required
- Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349
- Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349
- Is this Nokia's Lankku?
- Disney, Universal Raising Ticket Priceds
- Special-Edition VW GTI Nixed for US
- 2011 Audi A5 – Flash Drive
- EVs Rev Up for Act 2
- Renault-Nissan CEO still committed to $5.6 billion electric vehicle investment
- Are these Verizon’s New Tiered Data Plans?
- Sigma's fixed-lens DP2x reviewed: a 'quirky camera' that 'needs further development'
- Marshall updates Major headphone with in-line mic for more talkin' between rockin'
- Sony Ericsson Promises Xperia X10 Gingerbread Update In August
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 retail version gets rooted
- Daimler says multiple Car2go Smart Fortwos were "heavily vandalized" in hockey riot
- Verizon tiered data plans coming July 7, starting at $30?
- iCard ECG brings heart monitoring to the iOS device of your choice (video)
- Record Breaker Drifts Car Nearly 1.5 Miles
- Searching for Airfares Doesn't Have to Be a Gamble
- Sony intros new PS3 Slim in Japan: lighter, consumes less power
- 2011 Chevrolet Volt buyers are...
- RIM Pressures Carriers To Approve BlackBerry Phones “No Matter What, With Bugs And Problems”
LightSquared announces 'solution' for GPS issue, says LTE network will roll out on schedule Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:42 PM PDT LightSquared announces 'solution' for GPS issue, says LTE network will roll out on schedule ![]() LightSquared announces 'solution' for GPS issue, says LTE network will roll out on schedule LightSquared may have steadfastly insisted otherwise, but recent tests showing that its wholesale 4G LTE network interferes with GPS have been getting tough for it to ignore, and it turns out the company has been quietly working on a backup plan. In addition to fessing up that one of the 10MHz blocks used by its network does indeed interfere with many GPS receivers, LightSquared has also now announced a two-fold "solution"... |
Verizon HTC Thunderbolt To Get Android v2.3.4 (with Skype, Amazon App Store, gTalk) on June 30th? Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:42 PM PDT Verizon HTC Thunderbolt To Get Android v2.3.4 (with Skype, Amazon App Store, gTalk) on June 30th? ![]() Verizon HTC Thunderbolt To Get Android v2.3.4 (with Skype, Amazon App Store, gTalk) on June 30th? Start the countdown clock, Verizon Thunderbolt owners: AndroidAndMe has it on good word that your handsets are just days away from an update to Android v2.3.4. If their tipster's tips hold true, the update should starting hitting handsets come June 30th. And the internal memo they brought along as proof?... |
Canon takes a cue from Pentax, starts selling the T3 in assorted colors Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:42 PM PDT Canon takes a cue from Pentax, starts selling the T3 in assorted colors ![]() Canon takes a cue from Pentax, starts selling the T3 in assorted colors Well, looky here, Canon just let its hair down. The company was clearly in an experimental mood, and got the harebrained idea that consumers just might snap up red and brown DSLRs the way they do its candy-colored point-and-shoots. The outfit's now selling its beginner-friendly EOS Rebel T3 in red, brown, and metallic gray -- all in addition to your garden-variety black, of course.... |
After many delays, $150,000 biodiesel-powered Trident Iceni ready to launch Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:04 PM PDT After many delays, $150,000 biodiesel-powered Trident Iceni ready to launch ![]() After many delays, $150,000 biodiesel-powered Trident Iceni ready to launch Filed under: Biodiesel, Diesel, UK Back in 2007, Trident Performance Vehicles unveiled its Iceni, a biodiesel-burning two-seat sports car with a monstrous 6.6-liter V8 engine under its bonnet. Back then, Trident aimed to launch the Iceni at a price of £60,000 ($96,918 U.S. at the current exchange rate). Needless to say, that launch was delayed. For the latest on the Iceni's launch, we turn to a report from Gizmag, which suggests that Trident... |
Renault Fluence Z.E. headed to Australia in late 2012 Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:04 PM PDT Renault Fluence Z.E. headed to Australia in late 2012 ![]() Renault Fluence Z.E. headed to Australia in late 2012 Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Renault, Pacific Region Renault Fluence Z.E. - Click above for high-res image gallery Renault announced today that its upcoming, battery swap-capable electric sedan, the Fluence Z.E., will be sold in Australia by the end of 2012. The Fluence Z.E. is expected to sold in Australia under terms that are similar to those offered to buyers in France, Israel and Denmark, meaning that the electric sedan will be sold at one... |
Leaked Ad Points To TiVo Apps For iPhone and Android Devices Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:04 PM PDT Leaked Ad Points To TiVo Apps For iPhone and Android Devices ![]() Leaked Ad Points To TiVo Apps For iPhone and Android Devices I heart TV and, in turn, I heart TiVo. Why wouldn't I? It's basically a little treasure box of my favorite episodes saved for me to watch at any time I'd like. The ONLY problem I have, and I really mean only, is that whenever I discover a new show, which is usually by way of conversations with friends, I'm not at home and can't schedule it on my TiVo.... |
VZW leak teases HTC Thunderbolt update: Skype Video, Android 2.3.4 coming June 30th? Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:04 PM PDT VZW leak teases HTC Thunderbolt update: Skype Video, Android 2.3.4 coming June 30th? ![]() VZW leak teases HTC Thunderbolt update: Skype Video, Android 2.3.4 coming June 30th? It's taken Verizon Wireless a painfully long time to get here, but it looks like the HTC Thunderbolt -- the carrier's once flagship 4G LTE device -- might finally be getting the much talked about, but not-quite-officially delivered Skype with Video. We first brought you news of a leaked build back in April, but if this rumored June 30th release pans out, you'll get to experience mobile video chat with your... |
Is This The Device Nokia Is Announcing Tomorrow? Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:04 PM PDT Is This The Device Nokia Is Announcing Tomorrow? ![]() Is This The Device Nokia Is Announcing Tomorrow? Nokia's all set to announce something at the CommunicAsia expo in Singapore, and all signs are saying that it's the MeeGo-powered N9. The N9 has shape-shifted a few times in its laps around the rumor mill, having started life as a QWERTY-slider and, as shown in this leaked press shot acquired by PocketNow, eventually ending up as a lil' slab-o-glass.... |
Zoosh does mobile payments using ultrasound, no NFC chip required Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:04 PM PDT Zoosh does mobile payments using ultrasound, no NFC chip required ![]() Zoosh does mobile payments using ultrasound, no NFC chip required Zoosh. That may or may not be what an ultrasonic payment sounds like to a dolphin, but it is definitely the name of a new mobile wallet technology developed by Silicon Valley start-up, Naratte. While Google and other major players have focused on traditional radio-based NFC, Naratte has been quietly testing its ultrasound system instead, motivated by the fact that it can work on ordinary handsets without the need for specialized... |
Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349 Posted: 20 Jun 2011 02:03 PM PDT Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349 ![]() Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349 Typically, the whole fun of spotting products in the wild is that they haven't been officially announced to the world yet, but in the case of the Acer Iconia Tab A100, we're just amazed it's finally here, and that it's so... unassuming. Just weeks after rearing its head in FCC drawings, the delayed Tab has quietly surfaced at Walmart with a price tag of $349.... |
Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349 Posted: 20 Jun 2011 01:25 PM PDT Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349 ![]() Elusive Acer Iconia Tab A100 coming to Walmart for $349 Typically, the whole fun of spotting products in the wild is that they haven't been officially announced to the world yet, but in the case of the Acer Iconia Tab A100, we're just amazed it's finally here, and that it's so... unassuming. Just weeks after rearing its head in FCC drawings, the delayed Tab has quietly surfaced at Walmart with a price tag of $349.... |
Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT Is this Nokia's Lankku? ![]() Is this Nokia's Lankku? Well, hello there... beautiful? It's a bit hard to tell, you know, given that shroud of mystery that's veiling what appears to be Nokia's heretofore elusive Lankku. If you'll recall, the outfit's first consumer MeeGo handset (N9-00) was purportedly axed back in February, and now it seems that the successor is finally getting its time in the sun.... |
Disney, Universal Raising Ticket Priceds Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT Disney, Universal Raising Ticket Priceds Disney, Universal Raising Ticket Priceds Both resorts also have raised prices for multi-day, multi-park tickets. |
Special-Edition VW GTI Nixed for US Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT Special-Edition VW GTI Nixed for US Special-Edition VW GTI Nixed for US Another day, another strange Volkswagen move. What's your take? |
Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT 2011 Audi A5 – Flash Drive 2011 Audi A5 – Flash Drive Staffers at MSN Autos take a spin in Audi's sophisticated, poised 2011 A5. |
Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:45 PM PDT EVs Rev Up for Act 2 EVs Rev Up for Act 2 Electrics have to move beyond early adopters to the average Joe. |
Renault-Nissan CEO still committed to $5.6 billion electric vehicle investment Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:07 PM PDT Renault-Nissan CEO still committed to $5.6 billion electric vehicle investment ![]() Renault-Nissan CEO still committed to $5.6 billion electric vehicle investment Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Renault Carlos Ghosn at the Nissan Leaf battery plant groundbreaking - Click above for high-res image gallery It's no secret that Renault-Nissan chief executive officer Carlos Ghosn remains bullish on the future of electric vehicles. In fact, there's hardly a time when Mr. Ghosn talks in public that he doesn't express his complete enthusiasm for battery-powered vehicles.... |
Are these Verizon’s New Tiered Data Plans? Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:07 PM PDT Are these Verizon's New Tiered Data Plans? ![]() Are these Verizon's New Tiered Data Plans? Much like a great book, a roller coaster ride, or a Joss Whedon TV show, we knew that Verizon's "unlimited" data plans were coming to an early end sooner or later. We just didn't know when, or how much we (or, at least, those of us not on grandfathered plans) would have to cough up when the time came. Now, things aren't official just yet — but thanks to the ol' rumor... |
Sigma's fixed-lens DP2x reviewed: a 'quirky camera' that 'needs further development' Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT Sigma's fixed-lens DP2x reviewed: a 'quirky camera' that 'needs further development' ![]() Sigma's fixed-lens DP2x reviewed: a 'quirky camera' that 'needs further development' Most camera owners count low price, a versatile zoom lens, and HD video capture high on the priority list when searching for their next point-and-shoot, but Sigma's new DP2x falls short on all three counts, sporting an $800 price tag, fixed-length 24.2mm lens, and meager QVGA video. So why, then, did Sigma bother releasing an update to last year's DP1x?... |
Marshall updates Major headphone with in-line mic for more talkin' between rockin' Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT Marshall updates Major headphone with in-line mic for more talkin' between rockin' ![]() Marshall updates Major headphone with in-line mic for more talkin' between rockin' Marshall struck solid gold when it lent spare amp parts to Zound Industries (Urbanears) for the Major and Minor headphones, and is now releasing a remixed version of the original smash hit. The updated headset is by all means a Major headphone, but it now features an in-line remote with a mic that's sure to please on-the-move fans of the supra-aural fit.... |
Sony Ericsson Promises Xperia X10 Gingerbread Update In August Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT Sony Ericsson Promises Xperia X10 Gingerbread Update In August ![]() Sony Ericsson Promises Xperia X10 Gingerbread Update In August After more than a month-long delay, Android 2.3 Gingerbread is finally headed to the Xperia X10, according to a blog post from Sony Ericsson. Originally, SE had scheduled the update to roll out towards the end of the second quarter, or early in the third quarter, but obviously things didn't go as planned.... |
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 retail version gets rooted Posted: 20 Jun 2011 12:06 PM PDT Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 retail version gets rooted ![]() Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 retail version gets rooted The limited edition Galaxy Tab 10.1 handed out at Google I/O was rooted in no time, and it looks like owners of the more widely available retail verion can now thank XDA member shep211 for opening up some new possibilities on their iteration of the tablet as well. As usual, you should proceed with some caution if you decide to take the plunge, but the root can been unrooted if you... |
Daimler says multiple Car2go Smart Fortwos were "heavily vandalized" in hockey riot Posted: 20 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT Daimler says multiple Car2go Smart Fortwos were "heavily vandalized" in hockey riot ![]() Daimler says multiple Car2go Smart Fortwos were "heavily vandalized" in hockey riot Filed under: Etc., Transportation Alternatives, SMART Vancouver rioters destroy a Car2go Smart Fortwo - Click above to watch video after the jump Turns out, it wasn't just one Car2go Smart Fortwo that was damaged after Vancouverites couldn't handle a simple hockey loss. Daimler spokeswoman Juliane Muehling told AutoblogGreen that multiple vehicles were damaged during they hockey riots last week.... |
Verizon tiered data plans coming July 7, starting at $30? Posted: 20 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT Verizon tiered data plans coming July 7, starting at $30? ![]() Verizon tiered data plans coming July 7, starting at $30? We were hoping it wouldn't happen, but it appears that Verizon CFO Fran Shammo's summer foreboding of his company's dreaded tiered data plans could be right on the money. Droid-Life is reporting the magic date will be July 7 and has provided supposed pricing details: data plans without tethering would start at $30 for 2GB, while 5GB and 10GB will cost $50 and $80 respectively.... |
iCard ECG brings heart monitoring to the iOS device of your choice (video) Posted: 20 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT iCard ECG brings heart monitoring to the iOS device of your choice (video) ![]() iCard ECG brings heart monitoring to the iOS device of your choice (video) AliveCor's iPhoneECG case was pretty sweet but, being a case, could only be strapped to an iPhone 4. Doctors content with their 3GS or patients who prefer to hug an iPad to their chest will be elated to hear the company is working on a more hardware-agnostic option for your iOS heart monitoring needs.... |
Record Breaker Drifts Car Nearly 1.5 Miles Posted: 20 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT Record Breaker Drifts Car Nearly 1.5 Miles Record Breaker Drifts Car Nearly 1.5 Miles A professional stunt driver has broken the Guinness world record for drifting…a car, not aimlessly traveling from town to town. |
Searching for Airfares Doesn't Have to Be a Gamble Posted: 20 Jun 2011 11:27 AM PDT Searching for Airfares Doesn't Have to Be a Gamble Searching for Airfares Doesn't Have to Be a Gamble Searching for airfares often seems like a game passengers are set up to lose. |
Sony intros new PS3 Slim in Japan: lighter, consumes less power Posted: 20 Jun 2011 10:49 AM PDT Sony intros new PS3 Slim in Japan: lighter, consumes less power ![]() Sony intros new PS3 Slim in Japan: lighter, consumes less power Fresh from the Land of the Rising Sun comes news that Sony has updated the original PS3 Slim (CECH-3001B) with a lighter, less power-hungry model. The new Japanese PS3 CECH-3000B weighs in at 5.7 pounds -- as opposed to its 6.6 pound elder brother -- and even lowers its wattage to 200W from the previous 230W.... |
2011 Chevrolet Volt buyers are... Posted: 20 Jun 2011 10:10 AM PDT 2011 Chevrolet Volt buyers are... ![]() 2011 Chevrolet Volt buyers are... Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM 2011 Chevrolet Volt - Click above for high-res image gallery By the end of May, General Motors had sold 2,184 Chevrolet Volts in 2011. Though far from hitting mass-market volumes, sales of the Volt have reached a point where releasing a buyer profile provides some useful insight into the early adopter crowd.... |
RIM Pressures Carriers To Approve BlackBerry Phones “No Matter What, With Bugs And Problems” Posted: 20 Jun 2011 10:10 AM PDT RIM Pressures Carriers To Approve BlackBerry Phones "No Matter What, With Bugs And Problems" ![]() RIM Pressures Carriers To Approve BlackBerry Phones "No Matter What, With Bugs And Problems" We all know that RIM isn't having the best year, but there's still one little ray of gleaming hope left for the company: forthcoming BlackBerry smartphones. RIM has a new QNX operating system in the works that is set to release in 2012, and it is expected to put an end to a year's worth of disappointment.... |
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