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Dell Vostro 360 inadvertently revealed, shows off all-in-one specs

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Dell Vostro 360 inadvertently revealed, shows off all-in-one specs


Dell Vostro 360 inadvertently revealed, shows off all-in-one specs
Are you a fan of grayscale technical drawings? Or perhaps you're in the market for an all-in-one desktop, but don't own an educational institution? Dell's satisfying those key constituencies -- and more! -- with support documents for its upcoming Vostro 360. Ahead of any official announcement of pricing or availability, the PDF lets us glean a few specs: we're looking at an Intel h61 Express chipset with Intel Core i3, i5...

Where IPs go to die: a theoretical look at the belly of the online beast

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:57 PM PDT

Where IPs go to die: a theoretical look at the belly of the online beast


Where IPs go to die: a theoretical look at the belly of the online beast
The key to a secure online world of tomorrow? Why, that would be an internet that spends a bit more time padding its waistline at the protocol buffet. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed an evolutionary model, dubbed EvoArch, that simulates a survival of the IP fittest battle for the interweb's belly....

Ferrari boss says we'll "never see a Ferarri electric"

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Ferrari boss says we'll "never see a Ferarri electric"


Ferrari boss says we'll "never see a Ferarri electric"
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ferrari It's not too hard to imagine a future - a distant one, perhaps - where the majority of automobiles run on electricity, is it? It is for Ferrari president Luca di Montezemelo, who says that pure electrons are not part of the Prancing Horse's equation. While chatting with our cohorts over at Engadget, Montezemelo admitted: You will never see a Ferrari electric because I don't believe in electric...

Androids Are For Cheap Pessimists, iPhones Are For Worldly Optimists

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Androids Are For Cheap Pessimists, iPhones Are For Worldly Optimists


Androids Are For Cheap Pessimists, iPhones Are For Worldly Optimists
Ever wonder what's the real difference between Android and iPhone users? According to Hunch, Android users are 10 percent more likely to be men, skew younger, and 20 percent more likely to be politically conservative. As you can see from the infographic below, they have good incomes, but iPhone users tend to have higher household incomes....

RIM’s BlackBerry Management Center is Free BES-Lite

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:21 PM PDT

RIM's BlackBerry Management Center is Free BES-Lite


RIM's BlackBerry Management Center is Free BES-Lite
BlackBerry's Enterprise Server has long been a mainstay of the corporate world, but considering the costs involved, many small businesses haven't been able to justify the cost. Enter the BlackBerry Management Center, a cloud service meant for exactly those small businesses who want some of the power of BES without the corresponding price tag. Released today, BMC is meant for small businesses with between 3 and 100 BlackBerry-toting employees itching for a...

Samsung Celox gets its moment in the blurrycam spotlight

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Samsung Celox gets its moment in the blurrycam spotlight


Samsung Celox gets its moment in the blurrycam spotlight
Hey, what have we here? If it isn't the GT-I9210, a version of the Samsung Celox that we saw the other week. The Samsung Galaxy II-esque LTE handset got the blurrycam treatment on its way to Korean carrier SK Telecom. The rear of the device looks the same as what we saw earlier in the month, only with the carrier's logo tacked on for good measure....

Chrysler: ‘No Payment for 90 Days’

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Chrysler: 'No Payment for 90 Days'


Chrysler: 'No Payment for 90 Days'
Promotion runs through Sept. 6; also offered – rebates.

Did Apple alter photos of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in its injunction filing?

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:44 PM PDT

Did Apple alter photos of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in its injunction filing?


Did Apple alter photos of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in its injunction filing?
Previously, on Apple Versus Samsung: Cupertino's finest sued Samsung for making "similar" products -- a legal spectacle that most recently culminated with an injunction blocking the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 across Europe (with one exception). The case hinges on Apple's assertion that Samsung is ripping off its designs, but tech site Webwereld spotted signs that perhaps Apple's claims are exaggerated, and that the outfit might have even gone so...

Former ABG writer publishes Volt biography called "Charging into the Future"

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Former ABG writer publishes Volt biography called "Charging into the Future"


Former ABG writer publishes Volt biography called "Charging into the Future"
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM, AutoblogGreen ExclusiveThe name Sam Abuelsamid should be familiar to long-time Autoblog and AutoblogGreen readers, and it will hopefully soon reach a wider audience now that our former fellow scribe has written a book all about the Chevy Volt called "Charging Into The Future: Chronicling the Development of the 2011 Chevrolet Volt." We haven't yet read the book (it was just released), but we may have read...

Glorious Minecraft-Themed Xperia Play For Sale On eBay

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Glorious Minecraft-Themed Xperia Play For Sale On eBay


Glorious Minecraft-Themed Xperia Play For Sale On eBay
One of the more pleasant surprises at E3 this year was our hands-on with the Xperia Play. I was really expecting to dislike the device, but after playing a few games on it, I found it to be totally legit, even if the games selection isn't so hot right now....

Editorial: Engadget on Google's Motorola Mobility acquisition

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Editorial: Engadget on Google's Motorola Mobility acquisition


Editorial: Engadget on Google's Motorola Mobility acquisition
Google's announcement today of its planned Motorola Mobility acquisition may come as a surprise to some, but Moto's dedication to producing Android handsets, along with its recent $56 million Q2 net loss and comprehensive patent portfolio, make this a logical next move for Mountain View's search giant. Operating independently -- for the near-term, at least -- both companies will cooperate to grow Android, while Google claims that it will remain committed...

Mojang offers limited edition Minecraft Xperia Play on eBay

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 12:31 PM PDT

Mojang offers limited edition Minecraft Xperia Play on eBay


Mojang offers limited edition Minecraft Xperia Play on eBay
There may not be many people willing to pay over $1,000 for an Xperia Play, but it turns out there's at least a few willing to go nuts when there's some Minecraft involved. That limited edition model pictured above will be given away to a few lucky winners at the upcoming Gamescon conference in Germany, but Minecraft developer Mojang has decided to let one loose on eBay beforehand, where the bidding...

The simplest electric motor?

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:54 AM PDT

The simplest electric motor?


The simplest electric motor?
Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in, Videos At some point in every engineer's academic career, they probably got to try their hand at creating an electric motor with parts that included a nail, a few feet of copper wire, and a magnet. If your own school days somehow missed this formative event, or if those times of yore are feeling a little distant, pop in after the jump to see a couple of motors...

Xbox 360 to go forever matte as glossy is discontinued, fingerprints look for a...

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:53 AM PDT

Xbox 360 to go forever matte as glossy is discontinued, fingerprints look for a new home


Xbox 360 to go forever matte as glossy is discontinued, fingerprints look for a new home
Say it ain't so! Within the next few weeks Microsoft will be phasing out its 250GB Xbox 360's glossy finish in favor of the murdered-out matte currently found on its 4GB models. Major Nelson recently took to his blog announcing the news amid apparent speculation that the pricier variant would actually be offered in both flavors....

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 to debut at Laguna Seca

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 to debut at Laguna Seca


Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 to debut at Laguna Seca
Filed under: Hybrid, Porsche, Racing Porsche's groundbreaking 911 GT3 R Hybrid will make its return to North American racing. Porsche has announced the entry of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid Version 2.0 into the American Le Mans Series in September at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. Version 2.0 of the Porsche 911 GT3 R Hybrid sports two 75-kilowatt electric motors on the front axle supplementing the vehicle's 465-horsepower 4.0-liter, six-cylinder engine at the rear....

HTC Finally Offers Bootloader Unlock, U.S. Users Must Wait

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT

HTC Finally Offers Bootloader Unlock, U.S. Users Must Wait


HTC Finally Offers Bootloader Unlock, U.S. Users Must Wait
HTC has spent the past few weeks hinting and teasing us with the availability of their bootloader unlock tool, but at long last the wait is over. If you own an international HTC Sensation, then congratulations: you're free to mosey over to HTC Dev to get your fix. Android developers and enthusiasts alike shouldn't have much trouble, especially considering the excellent quality of HTC's walkthrough, but a little extra caution couldn't hurt....

Growing Up Geek: Christopher Trout

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Growing Up Geek: Christopher Trout


Growing Up Geek: Christopher Trout
Who wants cake? This guy does. Or so says 29 years of photographic evidence. Baked goods loom large in my pictorial history, as does the use and abuse of Dep Gel and even, dare I say it, an affinity for socks and sandals. As much as technology's played a part in my existence, however, my photo album is all but devoid of references to my geekier undertakings....

Carriers testing LTE-enabled 4G iPhone?

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 11:17 AM PDT

Carriers testing LTE-enabled 4G iPhone?


Carriers testing LTE-enabled 4G iPhone?
Earlier this year, Verizon CEO Dan Mead all but confirmed that an LTE Apple device would be making its way to Verizon. Eventually. And no 2011 Apple rumor spattering would be complete without at least a casual mention of the high-speed 4G network. Now, BGR claims to have received an internal iOS test build from a major carrier, revealing a property list file for LTE....

Electric Chevrolet Spark for the U.S. in the works?

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:40 AM PDT

Electric Chevrolet Spark for the U.S. in the works?


Electric Chevrolet Spark for the U.S. in the works?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, GM 2010 Chevrolet Spark - Click above for high-res image gallery Here's an equation: Take General Motors' confirmation that the Chevrolet Spark minicar will be U.S.-bound sometime in 2012, add in the unveiling of the electric Chevy Beat in India and a dash of info contained within The General's recently announced deal with A123 Systems....

Motorola Photon 4G review

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT

Motorola Photon 4G review


Motorola Photon 4G review
It's summer, which means the usual deluge of Android handsets is upon us. The Motorola Photon 4G is Sprint's latest specimen, and follows hot on the heels of HTC's somewhat disappointing EVO 3D. Like its stablemate, it's a proper superphone with a dual-core processor, large qHD display, and of course, WiMAX....

New Android Malware Hides as Google+ App, Answers Calls for You

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT

New Android Malware Hides as Google+ App, Answers Calls for You


New Android Malware Hides as Google+ App, Answers Calls for You
Security researchers at Trend Micro have discovered a new mobile malware application on Android that disguises itself as a Google+ app. The app has the capability to record phone calls, as well as gather the GPS location of the handset, the text messages and the call logs, all of which are sent off to remote servers. The app installs itself on Android devices under the guise of being a Google+ application, using the...

49 Uses for Tea

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT

49 Uses for Tea


49 Uses for Tea
The definitive list...let us know how it works out.

HTC's bootloader unlock process goes live, Sensation prepares for custom ROM glory

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:03 AM PDT

HTC's bootloader unlock process goes live, Sensation prepares for custom ROM glory


HTC's bootloader unlock process goes live, Sensation prepares for custom ROM glory
Today is turning out to be a great day for the Android set, what with news of the Google / Moto deal and now -- HTC's unleashing its bootloader unlock tool for the masses. That's right, the company's Taiwanese team of engineers flipped the switch on the service that sees owners of a global SIM-unlocked Sensation working their way towards OEM-sanctioned root access....

Qualcomm Explores A New Market: Finding Your Lost Dog

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:02 AM PDT

Qualcomm Explores A New Market: Finding Your Lost Dog


Qualcomm Explores A New Market: Finding Your Lost Dog
Qualcomm. You've probably heard of them. Hell, chances are pretty solid that you've got a bit of Qualcomm in your pocket right now — if you've got any recent, popular Android phone in there, at least. More-likely-than-not, it's running on Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset. Qualcomm has been up to all sorts of fun stuff lately: they've got an SDK that makes it feasible for just about any developer to build otherwise insurmountable augmented...

US Faces Tough Decisions on Gas Tax

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 10:02 AM PDT

US Faces Tough Decisions on Gas Tax


US Faces Tough Decisions on Gas Tax
For starters, the tax hasn't been adjusted for inflation in 18 years.

TabCo reveals itself as Fusion Garage, unveils Grid 10 tablet

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:26 AM PDT

TabCo reveals itself as Fusion Garage, unveils Grid 10 tablet


TabCo reveals itself as Fusion Garage, unveils Grid 10 tablet
After months of teasing, TabCo finally revealed itself to the world -- as suspected, the brand is, in fact a reboot of Fusion Garage, the company that gave the world the much maligned JooJoo tablet. Company head Chandra Rathakrishnan took to the stage to unveil the company's new product, explaining that the teaser campaign had been put in place to give its new Grid 10 tablet a fair shake....

Engadget's back to school guide 2011: tablets

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:26 AM PDT

Engadget's back to school guide 2011: tablets


Engadget's back to school guide 2011: tablets
Welcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we're leaning back with our tablets -- and you can head to the Back to School hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month....

Citi Analyst: Google’s Motorola Move Is “Defensive”

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:26 AM PDT

Citi Analyst: Google's Motorola Move Is "Defensive"


Citi Analyst: Google's Motorola Move Is "Defensive"
The market is trying to make sense of Google's $12.5 billion agreement to buy Motorola Mobility. (Google shares are down 2.8 percent in midday trading to $548, while Motorola shares are up nearly 60 percent.) Citi analyst Mark Mahaney, for one, thinks it is a "defensive" move. In a research note he put out today after the announcement, Mahaney takes a skeptical view of the all-cash deal....

BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380 gets the silent video treatment, confirms NFC rumors...

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 09:26 AM PDT

BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380 gets the silent video treatment, confirms NFC rumors (video)


BlackBerry Curve Touch 9380 gets the silent video treatment, confirms NFC rumors (video)
Looking like the runt of RIM's newest BlackBerry litter, the Curve Touch 9380 has recently surfaced on a German site starring in its own silent movie. The video, taken by MacBerry.de, shows off the mini-BB handset -- née Orlando / Malibu -- running the company's OS 7 and confirming those NFC-capable rumors....

Production Toyota Prius Plug-in to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show

Posted: 15 Aug 2011 08:49 AM PDT

Production Toyota Prius Plug-in to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show


Production Toyota Prius Plug-in to debut at Frankfurt Motor Show
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Toyota, Frankfurt Motor Show Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid Concept - Click above for high-res image gallery Lots of people have been waiting for this news: the production version of the Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid will make its world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September. Toyota says the Prius Plug-in is the next "major milestone" in automaker's 40-year quest for sustainable mobility (so, what's the RAV4 EV, then?)....