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- AT&T discontinues A-List feature for new customers, effective today
- OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid merges 100GB SSD with 1TB HDD for $499
- BMW to recall 120,000 diesel 1 and 5 Series over particulate filter defect
- Xcom Global opens LAX service center, the jetset get data without borders
- The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!
- Samsung Galaxy S II LTE ready for your reservation on Rogers
- The Organic Solar-Powered Smart
- BYD continues to struggle, massive layoffs coming soon
- Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld
- Pirate Bay founders launch 'copyright respecting' BayFiles sharing site, still d...
- Nexus S takes to space aboard Atlantis, does astronauts' dirty work
- Nokia N9 coming to Australia in October on three carriers
- Worldwide production of biofuels up 17% in 2010
- Big Three August Auto Sales Better Than Expected
- HTC Titan and Radar WP7 Mango phones revealed, we go hands-on
- Daimler rethinks Fortwo with solar, organic Smart Forvision concept
- Boogie Rip eWriting pad stylus-on (video)
- Invoxia NVX 610 desktop VoIP phone for iPhone and iPad hands-on (video)
- Meizu tablet case patent application hints at slate plans
- Volkswagen to unveil single-seat Nils electric concept in Frankfurt
- Pogoplug Mobile hands-on
- Ex-MySpace VP Takes On Postagram With Postcard On The Run
- Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs
- Sprint: AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Would Destroy Jobs, Here’s A Study To Prove It
- Toshiba announces Camileo Clip, X200 and X400 camcorders
- Electrifying: Nissan Leaf sales hit 1,362, Chevy Volt at 302 in August
- Samsung i727 shows off at the FCC, confesses its AT&T LTE secrets
- Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video)
- Pogoplug Debuts New Hardware For Streaming To Mobile Devices
- Parallels Desktop 7 plays nice with Lions and cameras and developers, oh my!
| AT&T discontinues A-List feature for new customers, effective today Posted: 01 Sep 2011 02:28 PM PDT AT&T discontinues A-List feature for new customers, effective today  AT&T discontinues A-List feature for new customers, effective today Nearly two years after AT&T introduced its A-List with Rollover plans to become more competitive against the likes of T-Mobile, Alltel and Verizon, the carrier has decided to nix the feature as of today. After receiving screenshots and a leaked memo detailing Ma Bell's intent, we reached out to company reps, who confirmed to us that these plans are indeed going away.... |
| OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid merges 100GB SSD with 1TB HDD for $499 Posted: 01 Sep 2011 02:28 PM PDT OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid merges 100GB SSD with 1TB HDD for $499  OCZ RevoDrive Hybrid merges 100GB SSD with 1TB HDD for $499 We heard about OCZ's clever crossbreed a few months ago, but couldn't be sure about pricing for this premium model. Turns out, it's significantly less than we'd guessed: $499 for a 100GB SSD and 1TB HDD happily united on a single PCI Express card. Yup, that's still a heck of a lot more than the $300 or so it'd cost to pick up a SandForce-controlled 120GB solid state beauty along with... |
| BMW to recall 120,000 diesel 1 and 5 Series over particulate filter defect Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:50 PM PDT BMW to recall 120,000 diesel 1 and 5 Series over particulate filter defect  BMW to recall 120,000 diesel 1 and 5 Series over particulate filter defect Filed under: Diesel, BMW BMW has reportedly issued a worldwide recall of approximately 120,000 diesel vehicles, including oil-burning versions of its 1 and 5 Series. Here's what this recall involves: BMW says there exists a possibility that a particulate filter defect could lead to a dangerous situation because the filler could keep heating up even after the engine is turned off. This condition, according to a report from Bloomberg, could cause smoke to... |
| Xcom Global opens LAX service center, the jetset get data without borders Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:50 PM PDT Xcom Global opens LAX service center, the jetset get data without borders  Xcom Global opens LAX service center, the jetset get data without borders We've sung Xcom Global's praises to the heavens before, and that's because it's made our always-on internet addiction an easy fix abroad. Well, prepare to add the international wireless convenience to your list of last minute carry-ons. Announced today, the company has opened its first satellite service center at Los Angeles' LAX airport, bringing unlimited roaming data to US-based travelers starting at $12.95/day.... |
| The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET! Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:50 PM PDT The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!  The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET! Sorry about that. We had this thing last week and, well, we just couldn't make the podcast happen. This week, well, stuff's happening again, but with so much going on we just couldn't go another week without sorting it all out for you. Tim will be joined by Richard Lawler, Richard Lai, and of course Brian Heater to talk about all the crazy devices that have been announced over the past... |
| Samsung Galaxy S II LTE ready for your reservation on Rogers Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:50 PM PDT Samsung Galaxy S II LTE ready for your reservation on Rogers  Samsung Galaxy S II LTE ready for your reservation on Rogers There was much rejoicing Stateside upon Tuesday's unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S II, but it's Canadian fans that are getting the party favors ready. A reservation page for the Galaxy S II LTE -- essentially the device we've grown to admire, but with an added 4G turbo boost -- is now up and running on Rogers' site.... |
| The Organic Solar-Powered Smart Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:50 PM PDT |
| BYD continues to struggle, massive layoffs coming soon Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:13 PM PDT BYD continues to struggle, massive layoffs coming soon  BYD continues to struggle, massive layoffs coming soon Filed under: EV/Plug-in, China, BYD Chinese automaker BYD, backed by U.S. billionaire Warren Buffett, continues to tumble down a rocky road. On Wednesday, Shanghai Daily reported that BYD is expected to lay off up to 70 percent of its workforce after a decline in sales led to a net profit of only 266.74 million yuan ($41.2 million U.S.... |
| Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:13 PM PDT Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld  Samsung announces Galaxy S WiFi 3.6 handheld It got a bit overshadowed by the Galaxy Note and Galaxy Tab 7.7 earlier today, but Samsung also quietly introduced a new basic handheld / PMP at IFA: the Galaxy S WiFi 3.6. As you can probably surmise, it's a slightly smaller version of the Galaxy S WiFi 4.0 (also known as the Galaxy Player in the US), with it boasting a 3.6-inch HVGA display, Android 2.3, a 1GHz OMAP processor,... |
| Pirate Bay founders launch 'copyright respecting' BayFiles sharing site, still d... Posted: 01 Sep 2011 01:13 PM PDT Pirate Bay founders launch 'copyright respecting' BayFiles sharing site, still dream of a life on Sealand  Pirate Bay founders launch 'copyright respecting' BayFiles sharing site, still dream of a life on Sealand It ain't often that the hated few have a genuine change of heart, but it sounds as if the folks who founded The Pirate Bay are tired of sailing the same seas. After years of turning a blind eye to content mavens across the globe, Fredrik Neij and co. have launched what appears to be a legitimate file-sharing site -- one that's "respectful of copyrights." For all intents and purposes, BayFiles... |
| Nexus S takes to space aboard Atlantis, does astronauts' dirty work Posted: 01 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Nexus S takes to space aboard Atlantis, does astronauts' dirty work  Nexus S takes to space aboard Atlantis, does astronauts' dirty work The last time Google's jet-setting smartphone took to space, it wasn't exactly flying in style. Well, the Nexus S has ditched its styrofoam trappings for more respectable digs -- specifically, NASA's last manned space shuttle, Atlantis. Its mission: "explore how robots can help humans experiment and live in space more efficiently." Affixed to a series of three robotic satellites, known as SPHERES (Synchronized Position Hold, Engage, Reorient, Experimental Satellites) the phones... |
| Nokia N9 coming to Australia in October on three carriers Posted: 01 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Nokia N9 coming to Australia in October on three carriers  Nokia N9 coming to Australia in October on three carriers The Nokia N9 will be considered a rarity in the US, UK and Germany when it's released, but at least fans Down Under won't have to look very far to get their hands on one. Espoo's officially announced its intention of selling the MeeGo device on Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, in addition to distributing it through several major retailers.... |
| Worldwide production of biofuels up 17% in 2010 Posted: 01 Sep 2011 11:57 AM PDT Worldwide production of biofuels up 17% in 2010  Worldwide production of biofuels up 17% in 2010 Filed under: Biodiesel, Ethanol Global production of biofuels soared to an all-time high of 105 billion liters (28 billion gallons U.S.) in 2010, according to research conducted by Worldwatch Institute for the website Vital Signs Online. That output represents a 17-percent increase in compared to the estimated 90 billion liters (24 billion gallons) that were cranked out globally back in 2009.... |
| Big Three August Auto Sales Better Than Expected Posted: 01 Sep 2011 11:56 AM PDT Big Three August Auto Sales Better Than Expected Big Three August Auto Sales Better Than Expected Car buyers shrugged off bad economic news and a major East Coast hurricane last month, lifting U.S. sales for most automakers. |
| HTC Titan and Radar WP7 Mango phones revealed, we go hands-on Posted: 01 Sep 2011 11:56 AM PDT HTC Titan and Radar WP7 Mango phones revealed, we go hands-on  HTC Titan and Radar WP7 Mango phones revealed, we go hands-on HTC just threw two new Windows Phone handsets down on the table and politely requested that we be impressed. The high-end Titan (previously leaked as the 'Eternity') is indeed an awe-inspiring brute, wielding a 4.7-inch SLCD display, 8MP rear camera and 1.3MP front-facing snapper to take full advantage of Mango's newfangled Skype integration.... |
| Daimler rethinks Fortwo with solar, organic Smart Forvision concept Posted: 01 Sep 2011 11:20 AM PDT Daimler rethinks Fortwo with solar, organic Smart Forvision concept  Daimler rethinks Fortwo with solar, organic Smart Forvision concept Filed under: EV/Plug-in, SMART, Frankfurt Motor Show Daimler's iconic Smart Fortwo has taken a lot of forms over the years, morphing into everything from special editions to all-electric drive, but there is more life left in the little two-seater. The latest iteration, released today, is the Smart Forvision, a new all-electric concept that Daimler worked on with BASF and that will make its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month.... |
| Boogie Rip eWriting pad stylus-on (video) Posted: 01 Sep 2011 11:20 AM PDT Boogie Rip eWriting pad stylus-on (video)  Boogie Rip eWriting pad stylus-on (video) Hey, remember that new product from Improv Electronics that we told you about yesterday? We managed to sneak in some time with the device today at IFA, and we have to say, we like what we see. The Rip (that's "Record. Image. Preserve.") is the latest addition to the Boogie eWriter line, devices that let you scribble notes and drawings and can be wiped away with the press of a button... |
| Invoxia NVX 610 desktop VoIP phone for iPhone and iPad hands-on (video) Posted: 01 Sep 2011 11:20 AM PDT Invoxia NVX 610 desktop VoIP phone for iPhone and iPad hands-on (video)  Invoxia NVX 610 desktop VoIP phone for iPhone and iPad hands-on (video) If we're going to spend $599 on a phone for our phone, it needs to offer unparalleled audio quality, absolutely seamless device integration, and a drop-dead gorgeous design. Invoxia, a new entrant to the world of VoIP telephony, claims to have created just that, with its NVX 610. The desktop unit uses an iPhone (or iPod touch or iPad) app as its control interface -- the hardware itself includes only touch-sensitive... |
| Meizu tablet case patent application hints at slate plans Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:43 AM PDT Meizu tablet case patent application hints at slate plans  Meizu tablet case patent application hints at slate plans Like most other mobile companies out there, it appears Meizu is looking to branch out from cellphones to tablets. It's a little too early to say for sure what the manufacturer's plans are, but a recent patent filing by Jo Young Soo, Meizu's lead designer, with China's SIPO (State Intellectual Property Office) gives a hint that a slate may be in the works.... |
| Volkswagen to unveil single-seat Nils electric concept in Frankfurt Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Volkswagen to unveil single-seat Nils electric concept in Frankfurt  Volkswagen to unveil single-seat Nils electric concept in Frankfurt Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Volkswagen, Frankfurt Motor Show Following in the footsteps of its luxury automotive subsidiary Audi, word has leaked about Volkswagen has unveiled its latest electric concept. Called the Nils, VW's electric single-seater will make its official world debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, which kicks off in mid-September. While Audi's electric Urban Concept featured seating for two, VeeDub's Nils is a driver-only ride.... |
| Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Pogoplug Mobile hands-on  Pogoplug Mobile hands-on The cloud is huge (well, infinite, really), and everybody wants their piece. Pogoplug has been a player since the beginning, albeit with a somewhat convoluted setup process, so it's no surprise that the drive-to-web plug appliance company is ready to push out a smartphone-friendly version. Pogoplug Mobile, as it's to be known, brings much of its big brother's functionality (you won't be able to "mount" remote drives) to smartphones, tablets, and... |
| Ex-MySpace VP Takes On Postagram With Postcard On The Run Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Ex-MySpace VP Takes On Postagram With Postcard On The Run  Ex-MySpace VP Takes On Postagram With Postcard On The Run Look out, Postagram: there's another player embarking on the quest to turn everyone's smart phone photos into real-world postcards. This morning, Josh Brooks (previously the VP of Programming and Music at Myspace and Head of Content at Project Playlist) is launching the endeavor he's spent the last year working on: Postcard On The Run.... |
| Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs  Toshiba updates STOR.E external hard drives for PCs and TVs Toshiba's STOR.E line of hard drives just got a bit of a refresh, and a dash of color, at IFA. It's CANVIO models come in sizes up to 1TB and sport one those spiffy USB 3.0 connectors, while weighing in at under half a pound in your choice of black, green or red.... |
| Sprint: AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Would Destroy Jobs, Here’s A Study To Prove It Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Sprint: AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Would Destroy Jobs, Here's A Study To Prove It  Sprint: AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Would Destroy Jobs, Here's A Study To Prove It It's no surprise whatsoever that Sprint isn't down with the AT&T/T-Mobile merger, and with good reason. There's no telling just how severe the effects of this deal may be on Sprint, but we know for sure that it won't be good. So with no other option, the carrier has campaigned against the merger since day one.... |
| Toshiba announces Camileo Clip, X200 and X400 camcorders Posted: 01 Sep 2011 10:06 AM PDT Toshiba announces Camileo Clip, X200 and X400 camcorders  Toshiba announces Camileo Clip, X200 and X400 camcorders Not surprisingly, Toshiba is covering all the bases at IFA today, with it now also announcing its latest batch of camcorders. That includes the Camileo Clip pictured above (which actually has a clip 'round back for hands-free shooting), as well as the more traditional Camileo X200 and X400, all three of which record 1080p video and rely exclusively on SD cards for storage.... |
| Electrifying: Nissan Leaf sales hit 1,362, Chevy Volt at 302 in August Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:28 AM PDT Electrifying: Nissan Leaf sales hit 1,362, Chevy Volt at 302 in August  Electrifying: Nissan Leaf sales hit 1,362, Chevy Volt at 302 in August Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, Nissan, USA In the battle for plug-in vehicle sales supremacy, the electric-only Nissan Leaf has again emerged the victor for the month of August, beating the Chevrolet Volt for the fifth consecutive month (April, May, June, July and August). Yes, this is no longer some sort of short-lived trend. Nissan says it sold 1,362 Leafs in the U.S.... |
| Samsung i727 shows off at the FCC, confesses its AT&T LTE secrets Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:28 AM PDT Samsung i727 shows off at the FCC, confesses its AT&T LTE secrets  Samsung i727 shows off at the FCC, confesses its AT&T LTE secrets Looks like Sammy's prepping to bring one of its big Galaxy guns to AT&T's 4G race. The mystery handset, bearing the model number SGH-i727 and FCC ID A3LSGHi727, just popped up on the Commission's databases giving us a glimpse into its guts and bolts. While we can't quite speculate as to the phone's screen size, the filings do show it packing the orange-colored carrier's 850 / 1900 WCDMA and HSPA bands,... |
| Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video) Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:28 AM PDT Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video)  Lenovo announces IdeaPad A1, the $199 Android tablet, we go hands-on (video) If you thought you couldn't get a real Android tablet from a brand you've heard of for less than $200, think again. Lenovo's just announced the IdeaPad Tablet A1, a 7-inch Android unit that we got a sneaky first glimpse of back in July. Now it's real, and it's cheap, it's running Gingerbread, and while it doesn't hold a candle to the Galaxy Tab 7.7, it honestly feels like something far... |
| Pogoplug Debuts New Hardware For Streaming To Mobile Devices Posted: 01 Sep 2011 09:28 AM PDT Pogoplug Debuts New Hardware For Streaming To Mobile Devices  Pogoplug Debuts New Hardware For Streaming To Mobile Devices Cloud Engines, Inc., makers of the Pogoplug line of devices and accompanying software, are launching a new hardware product today called Pogoplug Mobile. The device works like the company's current Pogoplug product – you attach your hard drive or drives, plug it into your router and instantly have your own personal cloud. In short, it's like a NAS (network-attached storage) box for your home. But with the new Pogoplug Mobile, the system has... |
| Parallels Desktop 7 plays nice with Lions and cameras and developers, oh my! Posted: 01 Sep 2011 08:49 AM PDT Parallels Desktop 7 plays nice with Lions and cameras and developers, oh my!  Parallels Desktop 7 plays nice with Lions and cameras and developers, oh my! Today sees the release of Parallels 7, the newest version of its popular, competition beating virtualization software. This edition plays nicely with Lion, runs multiple virtual machines and has received several performance tweaks -- for the number obsessed, you'll enjoy knowing that it resumes Windows 60 percent faster than Parallels 6.... |
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