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VIDEO: Translogic drives the 232SE all-electric wakeboard boat from Epic Boats

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 02:56 PM PDT

VIDEO: Translogic drives the 232SE all-electric wakeboard boat from Epic Boats


VIDEO: Translogic drives the 232SE all-electric wakeboard boat from Epic Boats
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, USA Epic Boats 232 Sport Electric - Click above to watch video after the jump Last year, we showed you an all-electric wakeboard boat that Epic Boats was showing off at the time. Since then, it has evolved into the 232 Sport Electric (SE). Now, Translogic's Bradley Hasemeyer has experienced the production-prototype's awesomeness from both behind the wheel and behind the transom - at the end of a rope....

Samsung Series 3 laptops crop up on Amazon, 12.1-inch model still AWOL

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 01:54 PM PDT

Samsung Series 3 laptops crop up on Amazon, 12.1-inch model still AWOL


Samsung Series 3 laptops crop up on Amazon, 12.1-inch model still AWOL
Samsung's Series 3 laptops deliver more performance-per-dollar than the ultra-thin Series 9, at the expense of -- well, ultra-thinness. That said, the 12.1-inch model hardly struck as megalithic when we went hands-on last month, and we're keen to see it emerge from pre-order status. For those who can't wait, or who prefer a bigger screen and keyboard, then a couple of larger siblings have just become available via third-party retailers at...

SoftEther's sensor-laden QUMA robot demonstrates poses, intimidates your acting coach (video)

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 12:21 PM PDT

SoftEther's sensor-laden QUMA robot demonstrates poses, intimidates your acting coach (video)


SoftEther's sensor-laden QUMA robot demonstrates poses, intimidates your acting coach (video)
A solution in search of a problem, or a solution to a problem that you were too proud to cop to? SoftEther has just revealed what might be the final blow to Barbie's distinguished career: the sensor-splashed QUMA. So far as we can tell, the human-shaped puppet contains a myriad sensors to pick up precise bends and flexes, and then pipes that information to a screen....

AT&T Google Nexus S on sale today, exclusive to Best Buy

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 11:19 AM PDT

AT&T Google Nexus S on sale today, exclusive to Best Buy


AT&T Google Nexus S on sale today, exclusive to Best Buy
If you shelled out 600 clams for an unlocked Nexus S, buyer's remorse starts now: the subsidized AT&T version is out today. Available exclusively from Best Buy (and exclusively in black), the AT&T Nexus S will set you back only a paltry $99 with a two-year contract. Is the loss of color choice (and that whole "SIM-locked to AT&T" thing) worth the savings?...

General Motors leads in fuel cell patent rankings, Honda in second place

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 10:48 AM PDT

General Motors leads in fuel cell patent rankings, Honda in second place


General Motors leads in fuel cell patent rankings, Honda in second place
Filed under: Hydrogen, GM, Honda, Toyota, Japan, USA A recent survey by JP Patent Publication shows that, from 1980 to mid-2011, General Motors led the way with the highest aggregate score (total patent points) for fuel cell technology-related patents. In second place is Honda followed by the U.S. Department of Energy. Honda, with a score of 90.6 for an individual patent, lead all of the others assessed by JP Patent Publication in that...

Apple initiates replacement program for 'small number' of iMacs with 1TB Seagate HDDs

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 10:17 AM PDT

Apple initiates replacement program for 'small number' of iMacs with 1TB Seagate HDDs


Apple initiates replacement program for 'small number' of iMacs with 1TB Seagate HDDs
Did you pick up a new iMac between May and July 2011 sporting a 1TB Seagate HDD? You should probably know that the platter might be of the prone to failing variety. No worries though, Apple's announced it'll replace potentially faulty drives at no cost to keep ya smiling, and your fixed disk a-spinnin'....

Habey USA's 12-inch panel PC brings that rugged look to your home

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 08:44 AM PDT

Habey USA's 12-inch panel PC brings that rugged look to your home


Habey USA's 12-inch panel PC brings that rugged look to your home
It's a shame this steel-encased touchscreen PC from Habey USA arrived too late for our violent outburst on the Engadget Show, but at least it has some broadly agreeable specs. The PPC-6512 can reel off 1080p vids on its 12-inch screen while consuming just 30W thanks to its 1.8GHz Atom D525 and NVIDIA Ion GT218 combo....

142 electric vehicle charging stations head to Massachusetts, Nantucket and MV not included

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 07:41 AM PDT

142 electric vehicle charging stations head to Massachusetts, Nantucket and MV not included


142 electric vehicle charging stations head to Massachusetts, Nantucket and MV not included
Things are lookin' up in New England -- particularly for those who crisscross Yawkey Way with an electric vehicle. A grand total of 142 EV charging stations are slated to hit The Bay State in the coming months, with 25 communities across the commonwealth to get gifted. Boston reports that the majority of 'em will be in "common commuter or traveler spots," places like downtown parking garages, MBTA lots, shopping malls,...

Closing The Redemption Loop In Local Commerce

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 07:41 AM PDT

Closing The Redemption Loop In Local Commerce


Closing The Redemption Loop In Local Commerce
When it comes to local commerce, the ultimate prize everyone is going after right now is how to close the redemption loop. The redemption loop starts when a consumer sees an ad or an offer for a local merchant, and is completed when the consumer makes a purchase and that purchase can be tracked back to the offer....

Study: ultrafine particles in diesel fumes can cause heart attacks

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 06:39 AM PDT

Study: ultrafine particles in diesel fumes can cause heart attacks


Study: ultrafine particles in diesel fumes can cause heart attacks
Filed under: Diesel, Europe/EU When we think of dangerous auto emissions, we tend to think first of greenhouse-causing gases or the components of the smoggy haze that hovers over cities. However, another component of the smoke pouring from some tailpipes may be even more dangerous. Research published in European Heart Journal tested the effects of diesel fumes on healthy volunteers....

T-Mobile looks to go back-to-back, offers Angels fans tablet rentals

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 06:08 AM PDT

T-Mobile looks to go back-to-back, offers Angels fans tablet rentals


T-Mobile looks to go back-to-back, offers Angels fans tablet rentals
Looking to enhance that in-person baseball experience with one more technological distraction? Well, the wait is over, thanks to T-Mobile and its new tablet rental program at Angel Stadium in Anaheim. The company will not only offer the slates to patrons, but it'll also push out customized content to enhance the superfan's game-day stat overload -- something we've seen before over at Safeco Field....

BOSS's Micro BR-80 digital multitrack and field recorder fits the band and studio in your hand

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 05:06 AM PDT

BOSS's Micro BR-80 digital multitrack and field recorder fits the band and studio in your hand


BOSS's Micro BR-80 digital multitrack and field recorder fits the band and studio in your hand
Who needs a recording studio -- or even a full band -- for that next demo? Grab your guitar, BOSS' latest portable Micro BR digital recorder and a fistful of ego for a do-it-yourself session that only a mother could love. The BR-80 lets you record two tracks at once and offers eight tracks of playback along with 64 virtual tracks to mix and master any epics you're dreaming up....

Wall-E meets his Canadian DJ maker, turns into a real robot toy (video)

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 03:01 AM PDT

Wall-E meets his Canadian DJ maker, turns into a real robot toy (video)


Wall-E meets his Canadian DJ maker, turns into a real robot toy (video)
What do you get when you cross a dj with a "Canadian roboticist?" An almost true-to-fiction Wall-E, that's what. In this rendition of garbage-bot gone cute, amateur robotics enthusiast DJ Sures (yes, he makes music) hollowed out a U-Command Wall-E toy and fixed him up with some servo guts. The voice-activated, semi-autonomous modjob has a built-in eye camera that recognizes motion, colors and faces, coming the closest we've seen to replicating...

Samsung SPH-M930 to give Boost Mobile a keyboard-packing Charge?

Posted: 24 Jul 2011 12:26 AM PDT

Samsung SPH-M930 to give Boost Mobile a keyboard-packing Charge?


Samsung SPH-M930 to give Boost Mobile a keyboard-packing Charge?
Like Android, QWERTY keyboards, and paying as you go? Boy, have we got the handset for you. This is the Samsung SPH-M930, a Droid Charge-looking slider reportedly destined for the pre-paid world of Boost Mobile. The Gingerbread handset is said to be rocking a 1GHz Qualcomm chip and is a mere FCC approval away from your thumbs.Samsung SPH-M930 to give Boost Mobile a keyboard-packing Charge?...

Personal Audio sues Apple again, targets iPhone 4, iPad 2 and newer iPods

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 10:53 PM PDT

Personal Audio sues Apple again, targets iPhone 4, iPad 2 and newer iPods


Personal Audio sues Apple again, targets iPhone 4, iPad 2 and newer iPods
Thought the Personal Audio / Apple brouhaha was over? Think again, because everyone's favorite patent licensing company is back, hitting Cupertino with another suit. You'll recall an earlier ruling by a federal jury in Eastern Texas found the CE maker guilty of infringing upon PA's playlist-related IP with an assortment of older iPods....

Curiosity rover to land in Mars's Gale Crater to look for life, finally answer Bowie's nagging questions

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 09:20 PM PDT

Curiosity rover to land in Mars's Gale Crater to look for life, finally answer Bowie's nagging questions


Curiosity rover to land in Mars's Gale Crater to look for life, finally answer Bowie's nagging questions
It's gotten its own photo shoot, some cool animation, and the interest of James Cameron -- and now Curiosity finally has a destination. NASA's pluckily-named Mars rover is set to land next to a mountain inside the red planet's 96-mile-wide Gale Crater. Curiosity is scheduled to touch down in August 2012 in search of life on the fourth rock from the sun....

Ask Engadget: best USB 3.0 hub on the market?

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 07:47 PM PDT

Ask Engadget: best USB 3.0 hub on the market?


Ask Engadget: best USB 3.0 hub on the market?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Sam, who couldn't be more excited to hop onboard the SuperSpeed bandwagon. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I finally got a new laptop with...

Apple Store coming to Grand Central Terminal, travel disruptions guaranteed for next iPhone launch

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 06:14 PM PDT

Apple Store coming to Grand Central Terminal, travel disruptions guaranteed for next iPhone launch


Apple Store coming to Grand Central Terminal, travel disruptions guaranteed for next iPhone launch
It's one thing for Fifth Ave. to get clogged up each time a new iPhone or iPad gets released, but Grand Central Terminal? Avid NYC commuters best plan their vacation days accordingly, as one of the city's biggest transit hubs is about to get a heck of a lot more busy -- and not because White Plains is the new Southampton....

CD-shaped mouse is perfect for our physical media-free future

Posted: 23 Jul 2011 04:41 PM PDT

CD-shaped mouse is perfect for our physical media-free future


CD-shaped mouse is perfect for our physical media-free future
Unless you've got a penchant for going the ultralight route, chances are you've got a DVD or other optical drive in your laptop that you rarely, if ever, actually stick a disk in it. This concept, dubbed disk+Mouse plans to put that space to good use holding a pointer that stores flat, but pops up in a conical shape when needed....