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- Brahms plug-in hybrid hearse transports greenies to the grave
- One last hurrah? HP TouchPad on sale at QVC, sans complimentary steak knives
- Alibaba to launch English version of Aliyun OS this month, tablet by November
- Rumor: Sprint Blacks Out Vacation Days In October To Prep For iPhone 5
- Ram Bringing Funky Fiat Doblo Van to U.S.
- 6 Garage-Organizing Tips That Really Work
- MotoCzysz wins race, Brammo wins North American championship in multi-continenta...
- Adobe unveils new software tools, adds iOS-compatible streaming video option
- Mazda says i-Stop coming to U.S. vehicle lineup by 2016
- Nvidia: We’re No Longer In The Processor Business Because Intel “Preferred That...
- Growing Up Geek: Kevin Wong
- Lowe’s Invests In 42,000 iPhones To Improve Your Shopping Experience
- The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET!
- ASUS N55SF, N75SF multimedia laptops are back... in piano black
- Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters
- China's tragic train crash may change nation's electric vehicle strategy
- IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad
- Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specif...
- HTC invites us to 'celebrate in style,' we try to squeeze into our prom tuxedos
- Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters
- 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid loses Consumer Reports' Recommended rating
- LightSquared faces Congressional hearing over proposed 4G network, submits revis...
- Samsung Galaxy S II now shipping for $100 in America... on Alaska's GCI
- 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Come Packing 580 HP
- Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers
- Adobe Gives Up On Apple, Works Around iOS’ Flash Video Limitations
- Coda opens first Experience Center in CA, includes electric vehicle bar
- LG Thrill 4G review
- HTC Sends Out Invites For A Mystery Event On September 20th
- Conan O’Brien: Apple Wants Its Lost iPhone 5 Back [Video]
Brahms plug-in hybrid hearse transports greenies to the grave Posted: 09 Sep 2011 03:21 PM PDT Brahms plug-in hybrid hearse transports greenies to the grave ![]() Brahms plug-in hybrid hearse transports greenies to the grave Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, UK Smooth, quiet and fuel-efficient, the Brahms plug-in hybrid hearse is fit for the dead. Revealed in the UK, Brahms unique technology is flexible enough to allows almost any existing hearse to be retro-fitted with plug-in capabilities. Steve Cousins, of the British firm Brahms Electric Vehicles, says for those who want a green burial, transport in a plug-in hearse completes the package. Brahms says its first converted hearse, a... |
One last hurrah? HP TouchPad on sale at QVC, sans complimentary steak knives Posted: 09 Sep 2011 03:21 PM PDT One last hurrah? HP TouchPad on sale at QVC, sans complimentary steak knives ![]() One last hurrah? HP TouchPad on sale at QVC, sans complimentary steak knives Still looking for an ever-elusive HP TouchPad? Good news, you need look no further than that bastion of high technology, QVC. The slate hit the channel's website today, and you can pick up your very own webOS tablet for the low, low price of $199.95 -- and it gets better, QVC is throwing in the Touchstone Dock and a case for that price.... |
Alibaba to launch English version of Aliyun OS this month, tablet by November Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:42 PM PDT Alibaba to launch English version of Aliyun OS this month, tablet by November ![]() Alibaba to launch English version of Aliyun OS this month, tablet by November Alibaba is just beginning its long and arduous journey into the field of mobile domination, but it's already looking to expand its sphere of influence beyond China to tackle the OS giants. Merely a few weeks after announcing its Aliyun OS, the company has spilled the beans on its plans for the immediate future, which include launching an English version of the platform this month and pushing a tablet to the... |
Rumor: Sprint Blacks Out Vacation Days In October To Prep For iPhone 5 Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:42 PM PDT Rumor: Sprint Blacks Out Vacation Days In October To Prep For iPhone 5 ![]() Rumor: Sprint Blacks Out Vacation Days In October To Prep For iPhone 5 Oh, what's this? Sprint is reportedly blacking out vacation days between September 30th and October 15th? For a "major phone launch"? Major phone launch. Early October (right when the iPhone 5 is likely to be launched.) Yeah, the rumor mill just caught on fire. Word of the blackout comes from Sprint Feed, who received the memo above from a source they're confident enough in to refer to as a "beloved Super Spy". Last time Sprint... |
Ram Bringing Funky Fiat Doblo Van to U.S. Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:42 PM PDT Ram Bringing Funky Fiat Doblo Van to U.S. Ram Bringing Funky Fiat Doblo Van to U.S. Chrysler will import the van from Turkey, where a joint-venture partner makes the vehicle. |
6 Garage-Organizing Tips That Really Work Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:42 PM PDT 6 Garage-Organizing Tips That Really Work 6 Garage-Organizing Tips That Really Work Saturday is National Clean Out the Garage Day! Here's how to clear the clutter and organize what's left |
MotoCzysz wins race, Brammo wins North American championship in multi-continenta... Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:02 PM PDT MotoCzysz wins race, Brammo wins North American championship in multi-continental TTXGP ![]() MotoCzysz wins race, Brammo wins North American championship in multi-continental TTXGP Filed under: EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels, USA While you might have passed last weekend throwing shrimps on the barbie, the people involved with the TTXGP electric motorcycle racing series were busy. Like, three-races-on three-continents busy. To sum up the action; Team Segway Racing MotoCzysz dominated the final event on the North American TTXGP calender while Brammo put together enough points to become season champion, Münch Racing handily won in Sweden and Voltron... |
Adobe unveils new software tools, adds iOS-compatible streaming video option Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:02 PM PDT Adobe unveils new software tools, adds iOS-compatible streaming video option ![]() Adobe unveils new software tools, adds iOS-compatible streaming video option At the International Broadcasters Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam yesterday, Adobe unveiled a slew of new software solutions, including Adobe Pass, Flash Access 3.0 and Flash Media Server 4.5. Pass allows cable operators and other content providers to provide streaming TV from multiple sources through a single sign-on solution, while Access is content protection platform that can now deliver streaming video to mobile devices.... |
Mazda says i-Stop coming to U.S. vehicle lineup by 2016 Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:22 PM PDT Mazda says i-Stop coming to U.S. vehicle lineup by 2016 ![]() Mazda says i-Stop coming to U.S. vehicle lineup by 2016 Filed under: Hybrid, Mazda, USA Mazda is intent on improving the fuel efficiency of its lineup of vehicles, even if it isn't going full-bore into electric vehicles. For proof, look no further than the automaker's SkyActiv technology. When it comes to the next stage in the company's efficiency plans, the award-winning i-Stop - the Japanese automaker's stop-start system - Mazda says the U.S.... |
Nvidia: We’re No Longer In The Processor Business Because Intel “Preferred That... Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:22 PM PDT Nvidia: We're No Longer In The Processor Business Because Intel "Preferred That We Weren't" ![]() Nvidia: We're No Longer In The Processor Business Because Intel "Preferred That We Weren't" If the meek capitulation in the headline sounds uncharacteristic of Nvidia's infamously outspoken CEO, Jen-Hsun Huang, it's probably because he's bitter. Though the GPU-focused company announced way back in 2008 that it was going to "open a can of whoop-ass" on Intel, very little has happened, at least on the consumer side.... |
Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:22 PM PDT Growing Up Geek: Kevin Wong ![]() Growing Up Geek: Kevin Wong Welcome to Growing Up Geek, an ongoing feature where we take a look back at our youth and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. Today, we have our very own Contributing Editor, Kevin Wong. Okay, so let's get the pink pencil elephant out of the room first.... |
Lowe’s Invests In 42,000 iPhones To Improve Your Shopping Experience Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:22 PM PDT Lowe's Invests In 42,000 iPhones To Improve Your Shopping Experience ![]() Lowe's Invests In 42,000 iPhones To Improve Your Shopping Experience Take it from a former retail drone: trying to give customers a good shopping experience can be tough when you have to jostle with other employees for open computers. In-store networks are slow, and more often than not, the computers are even slower. It's enough of a process that a once free-flowing conversation can dry up into an awkward silence while the computer struggles to find the widget in question. Thankfully, hardware... |
The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET! Posted: 09 Sep 2011 01:22 PM PDT The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET! ![]() The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET! The mobile world is never normal, but at least things are back to the usual routine. Host Myriam Joire has wandered out of the desert and back to the big city, and she's ready to go over the weekly haps with Brad Molen. The Burning Man may be over, but Myriam's back and she's en fuego.... |
ASUS N55SF, N75SF multimedia laptops are back... in piano black Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:42 PM PDT ASUS N55SF, N75SF multimedia laptops are back... in piano black ![]() ASUS N55SF, N75SF multimedia laptops are back... in piano black If your laptop spends more time spinning Netflix hits from yesteryear than yomping around campus, you'll probably love these new offerings from ASUS. It's launching the 15.6-inch N55SF and 17.3-inch N75SF laptops -- depending on budget, you can select an Intel Core i3, i5 or i7 chip and a variety of displays that go up to 1920 x 1080 on the high-end units.... |
Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:42 PM PDT Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters Lunchbox Recipes |
China's tragic train crash may change nation's electric vehicle strategy Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT China's tragic train crash may change nation's electric vehicle strategy ![]() China's tragic train crash may change nation's electric vehicle strategy Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in, Transportation Alternatives, China At least 40 passengers, including two Americans, were killed in a terrible crash of a Chinese bullet train on July 23. The "official" cause of the devastating crash was ruled a lightning strike, though reactions from authorities have raised doubts. The fatal accident happened on a Saturday evening in China's Zhejiang province.... |
IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad ![]() IRL: Nexus One, Sansa Clip Zip, DeLorme PN-60 and the HP TouchPad Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. Welcome back to IRL, a new column where we dissect, defend and gripe about the gadgets we're using in real life.... |
Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specif... Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specifications ![]() Bose BT2 Bluetooth headset cruises through the FCC, unsurprisingly mum on specifications We're surmising that Bose has at least one other thing on the docket for its September 15th press event, but for those who still think Bluetooth headsets are must-have accessories... well, this guy ought to be hitting store shelves soon. The BT2 just passed through the FCC's database, showcasing a left ear placement and letting us know that it'll be "powered by a rechargeable, non-replaceable lithium-ion polymer battery." We're guessing it'll... |
HTC invites us to 'celebrate in style,' we try to squeeze into our prom tuxedos Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT HTC invites us to 'celebrate in style,' we try to squeeze into our prom tuxedos ![]() HTC invites us to 'celebrate in style,' we try to squeeze into our prom tuxedos Well, we know where we'll be on September 20th -- hanging out with HTC in our classiest threads. The handset manufacturer sent out an invite for an upcoming event in NYC. So, what's on the agenda? The Bliss? The Holiday? The Vigor? The Amaze? Some kind of wind machine for blowing red curtains around?... |
Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:02 PM PDT Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters Healthy School Lunch Recipes for Even the Pickiest of Eaters Lunchbox Recipes |
2012 Honda Civic Hybrid loses Consumer Reports' Recommended rating Posted: 09 Sep 2011 11:23 AM PDT 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid loses Consumer Reports' Recommended rating ![]() 2012 Honda Civic Hybrid loses Consumer Reports' Recommended rating Filed under: Hybrid, Honda As we've stated before, there's truly no greater sin in the automotive world than replacing a worthy vehicle with an inferior machine. According to Consumer Reports, that's exactly what Honda has done... again. With the 2012 redesign, the Honda Civic Hybrid has fallen off CR's Recommended list. Its score of 62 - one point above the 2012 Honda Civic but ten points below CR's rating for the 2006 Civic... |
LightSquared faces Congressional hearing over proposed 4G network, submits revis... Posted: 09 Sep 2011 11:23 AM PDT LightSquared faces Congressional hearing over proposed 4G network, submits revised plan ![]() LightSquared faces Congressional hearing over proposed 4G network, submits revised plan The LightSquared Express rolled in to Washington yesterday, where the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology held a hearing on the company's proposed 4G LTE network and its potential impact on GPS systems. According to some, the ramifications could be disastrous. David Applegate, associate director of natural hazards at the US Geological Survey, told legislators that interference with GPS mechanisms would make it more difficult for authorities to predict floods,... |
Samsung Galaxy S II now shipping for $100 in America... on Alaska's GCI Posted: 09 Sep 2011 11:23 AM PDT Samsung Galaxy S II now shipping for $100 in America... on Alaska's GCI Samsung Galaxy S II now shipping for $100 in America... on Alaska's GCI Leave it the regional folks to steal the thunder of the Big Four. While we were all led to think that Sprint's Epic 4G Touch would be the first subsidized Galaxy S II to officially land in the US of A, it looks as if Alaska's GCI has beat 'em all to the punch -- and in more areas than one.... |
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Come Packing 580 HP Posted: 09 Sep 2011 11:23 AM PDT 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Come Packing 580 HP 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 to Come Packing 580 HP The muscle cars have a new king. |
Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:43 AM PDT Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers ![]() Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers Two years after launching its iPhone remote, Kaleidescape has brought a new iPad app to CEDIA 2011 that gives owners of its media servers full control of their media from anywhere in the house. Users can browse their collections based on various metadata, jump directly to favorite scenes of stored movies, or control displays and audio in other rooms of the house.... |
Adobe Gives Up On Apple, Works Around iOS’ Flash Video Limitations Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:43 AM PDT Adobe Gives Up On Apple, Works Around iOS' Flash Video Limitations ![]() Adobe Gives Up On Apple, Works Around iOS' Flash Video Limitations Ardent iOS supporters have been clamoring for true Flash support for years, and with the announcement of their new version of Flash Media Server, Adobe completely fails to deliver. Instead, they've managed to update their media server with a way to get streaming Flash video running on Apple's myriad iOS devices. Alas, while you can't start working through your backlog of artsy Flash games, Flash Media Server 4.5 allows content producers to... |
Coda opens first Experience Center in CA, includes electric vehicle bar Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:03 AM PDT Coda opens first Experience Center in CA, includes electric vehicle bar ![]() Coda opens first Experience Center in CA, includes electric vehicle bar Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Coda Automotive Electric vehicles aren't a common sight in most U.S. cities. Understandably, then, for most consumers, EVs remain a far-off vision of the future. Startup Coda Automotive realizes this dilemma and is attempting to make electric vehicles more accessible to Average Jane and Joe Sixpacks with the opening of its first down-to-earth Experience Center in ...... |
Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:03 AM PDT LG Thrill 4G review ![]() LG Thrill 4G review Just a few weeks after the LG Optimus 3D got placed in the hot seat at our European offices, we're ready to give its American counterpart its fair share of warmth. Better known in the states as the Thrill 4G, this AT&T device is the latest smartphone to follow in the footsteps of the HTC EVO 3D by tossing an extra dimension into the mix.... |
HTC Sends Out Invites For A Mystery Event On September 20th Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:03 AM PDT HTC Sends Out Invites For A Mystery Event On September 20th ![]() HTC Sends Out Invites For A Mystery Event On September 20th "Come celebrate in style with HTC," they say. Celebrate what? HTC just begun to send out press invites for a mystery event in New York City on September 20th. Unlike Samsung, who tends to make it blatantly obvious what they plan to discuss, HTC is being a bit more cryptic here. Story developing as we fish around for details.. Crunchbase ... |
Conan O’Brien: Apple Wants Its Lost iPhone 5 Back [Video] Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:03 AM PDT Conan O'Brien: Apple Wants Its Lost iPhone 5 Back [Video] ![]() Conan O'Brien: Apple Wants Its Lost iPhone 5 Back [Video] "We are planning things that will make Vlad the Impaler look like Mr. **** Rogers." That's what Graham Davies, the fictional Apple VP of Marketing in Conan's many Apple spoofs, stated in response to someone stealing a misplaced iPhone 5. Supposedly, this latest bit, which aired last night, is Apple's commercial, not for the iPhone 5 itself, but rather as a lethal warning for the person who stole the iPhone 5... |
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