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- Ford Ranger helps record-holding electric Bluebird make a move
- TalkTo Allows Consumers To SMS Any Local Business And Get A Quick Response
- The Engadget Show returns Tuesday, September 20th -- win a ticket to the taping!
- T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II Processor Revealed: It’s A Qualcomm!
- Yo-Auto concept is bizarre, has world's funkiest doors [w/video]
- Verizon intros $50 unlimited plan, takes a swing at pre-paid operators
- Apple wants to press pause on patent suits, calls Motorola a lame duck
- Nissan Leaf priced at $49,517* in Sweden, sales start later this year
- NBC, TNT and TBS iPad apps add full-length episodes, won't bring back Steve Carell
- Intel shows off Medfield-based Android tablet at IDF 2011, we (briefly) go eyes-on
- LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video)
- Jaguar Steals the Show at Frankfurt
- Land Rover to Replace Defender
- Aston Martin Dinged for Design
- Fisker Surf concept is plug-in family-minded luxury
- Fisker Karma still waiting for federal certification, deliveries pushed back to...
- Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50
- Windows 8 details: new features, UI enhancements and everything in between
- NVIDIA opens Windows 8 developer program with support for Kal-El tablets
- Dwolla Adds Support For LinkedIn, Allowing You To Send Money To Your Professiona...
- Volkswagen Nils Concept is a new take on urban transport
- Windows 8 developer preview: when and where to download
- Hyundai Drive 4 Hope drives up cancer awareness with hydrogen SUV
- Intel demos Haswell-enabled, solar-powered computing at IDF 2011
- Virgin America and Lufthansa Systems unveil new in-flight entertainment system c...
- Microsoft gives Samsung Windows 8 developer PCs to Build attendees, AT&T throws...
- Intel hypes Ivy Bridge, leaves poor old Sandy in its wake
- Microsoft shows Windows 8 on existing Ultrabooks, acts like it's never seen a th...
- Audi A2 Concept is an utterly fantastical electric car, with lasers
- Mercedes F-125! previews a plug-in hydrogen future [w/video]
| Ford Ranger helps record-holding electric Bluebird make a move Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:35 PM PDT Ford Ranger helps record-holding electric Bluebird make a move  Ford Ranger helps record-holding electric Bluebird make a move Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Ford, UK, Racing Ford has sent a diesel Ranger Thunder double cab to join up with team Bluebird as they attempt to shatter an existing electric vehicle land speed record. This after a setback in August where the Bluebird slid sidewards at speeds in excess of 100 miles per hour while gunning for the record at Pendine Sands in Wales, prematurely ending the session. The Ford Ranger, with its best-in-class... |
| TalkTo Allows Consumers To SMS Any Local Business And Get A Quick Response Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:35 PM PDT TalkTo Allows Consumers To SMS Any Local Business And Get A Quick Response  TalkTo Allows Consumers To SMS Any Local Business And Get A Quick Response Have you ever called a local restaurant, store or service professional and been put on hold for more than give minutes? Or worse, you can't get through to a representative and are left leaving a message on an answering machine with no assurance that you voicemail will be checked. The fact is it can be frustrating to communicate with local and general businesses via the phone.... |
| The Engadget Show returns Tuesday, September 20th -- win a ticket to the taping! Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:35 PM PDT The Engadget Show returns Tuesday, September 20th -- win a ticket to the taping!  The Engadget Show returns Tuesday, September 20th -- win a ticket to the taping! Oh man, do we have another action-packed episode of The Engadget Show coming your way! This time out, we'll be visited by the one and only Jonathan Coulton, who will be treating us to some rock and regaling us with tales of his viral journey through the music industry. Tim and Brian will also be sitting down with the creators of Keepon, to discuss the adorable little yellow 'bot's path from... |
| T-Mobile’s Galaxy S II Processor Revealed: It’s A Qualcomm! Posted: 13 Sep 2011 02:35 PM PDT T-Mobile's Galaxy S II Processor Revealed: It's A Qualcomm!  T-Mobile's Galaxy S II Processor Revealed: It's A Qualcomm! Finally! Astute readers may recall that when Samsung officially unveiled their three Galaxy S II variants at a New York event, the T-Mobile model was trapped in an acrylic prison. While Samsung's reps remained quiet, word among the attendees was that T-Mobile's Galaxy S II was running with a different processor than its brethren.... |
| Yo-Auto concept is bizarre, has world's funkiest doors [w/video] Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:55 PM PDT Yo-Auto concept is bizarre, has world's funkiest doors [w/video]  Yo-Auto concept is bizarre, has world's funkiest doors [w/video] Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Frankfurt Motor Show Next to all the major automakers debuting vehicles at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is a lesser-known firm from Russia that operates under the curious name of Yo-Auto (ë-Avto). The quirky Yo-Concept, unveiled today in Frankfurt, is one of four hybrid vehicles the Russian automaker is reportedly working on.... |
| Verizon intros $50 unlimited plan, takes a swing at pre-paid operators Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:55 PM PDT Verizon intros $50 unlimited plan, takes a swing at pre-paid operators  Verizon intros $50 unlimited plan, takes a swing at pre-paid operators In a direct shot at its lesser competitors, Verizon Wireless announced today the launch of a new $50 unlimited plan for pre-paid customers. Available starting this Thursday, the unlimited talk, text and web option'll rollout to all of the operator's retail locations, in addition to Walmart, Best Buy and Target.... |
| Apple wants to press pause on patent suits, calls Motorola a lame duck Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:55 PM PDT Apple wants to press pause on patent suits, calls Motorola a lame duck  Apple wants to press pause on patent suits, calls Motorola a lame duck In what could turn out to be a very expensive lesson in minding one's mouth, Apple plans to use Google's and Motorola's own words against them in court. Over the weekend, Cupertino's lawyers filed two motions to stay in patent-related litigation with Moto, claiming the OEM's pending merger renders its patent suits indefensible.... |
| Nissan Leaf priced at $49,517* in Sweden, sales start later this year Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT Nissan Leaf priced at $49,517* in Sweden, sales start later this year  Nissan Leaf priced at $49,517* in Sweden, sales start later this year Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Europe/EU The Leaf has arrived in Sweden. Nissan says sales of the award-winning electric will officially kick off in Nordic country in the coming weeks and that the first batch of electric hatchbacks will be delivered to Swedes in early 2012. At 329,990 Swedish krona ($49,517 U.S. at the current exchange rate), including VAT and Sweden's newly announced "supergreen" incentive, Nissan says the Leaf costs nearly the same as... |
| NBC, TNT and TBS iPad apps add full-length episodes, won't bring back Steve Carell Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT NBC, TNT and TBS iPad apps add full-length episodes, won't bring back Steve Carell  NBC, TNT and TBS iPad apps add full-length episodes, won't bring back Steve Carell What's the point of dropping a few Benjamins on a tablet if you can't watch video on-the-go? Although much fuss has been made of Cupertino's reluctance to add Flash to its line of iOS devices, the kings of content (read: networks) are still scheming up ways to port the prime time eye candy to your portable slates.... |
| Intel shows off Medfield-based Android tablet at IDF 2011, we (briefly) go eyes-on Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT Intel shows off Medfield-based Android tablet at IDF 2011, we (briefly) go eyes-on  Intel shows off Medfield-based Android tablet at IDF 2011, we (briefly) go eyes-on Much in the same vein as the smartphone showed off this morning, Intel also teased a Medfield-based Android tablet. But unlike the prototype Andy Rubin whisked with him off stage, we were able to at least get up close and personal with its Intel inside sibling. Unfortunately we weren't able to actually touch it, but here's to hoping we can track one down and do a proper hands-on at some point... |
| LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video) Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video)  LG Optimus Hub officially outed as successor to Optimus One dynasty (video) Well, LG's gone ahead and made the successor to the Optimus One all official-like. The device you've previously known as the Univa (E510) has been renamed as the Optimus Hub, and it's set to arrive in Italy next month for €199 off-contract. The specs remain the same since we first peered at the handset, though we're now able to fill in some additional gaps.... |
| Jaguar Steals the Show at Frankfurt Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT Jaguar Steals the Show at Frankfurt Jaguar Steals the Show at Frankfurt C-X16 concept combines gorgeous looks, cutting-edge technology. |
| Land Rover to Replace Defender Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT Land Rover to Replace Defender Land Rover to Replace Defender Possible replacement for the iconic vehicle gets mixed reviews. |
| Aston Martin Dinged for Design Posted: 13 Sep 2011 01:15 PM PDT Aston Martin Dinged for Design Aston Martin Dinged for Design The V12 Zagato is under fire in Frankfurt for its looks. |
| Fisker Surf concept is plug-in family-minded luxury Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Fisker Surf concept is plug-in family-minded luxury  Fisker Surf concept is plug-in family-minded luxury Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Frankfurt Motor Show, Fisker Combining performance, luxury, style, utility and economy with an enduring concern for the sustainable use of resources, the Fisker Surf is a treehugger's dream machine. That basically sums up the Fisker's station wagon, which was unveiled today at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The Surf is Fisker's vision of a plug-in hybrid that slots in between a sedan and crossover and shows how Fisker is... |
| Fisker Karma still waiting for federal certification, deliveries pushed back to... Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Fisker Karma still waiting for federal certification, deliveries pushed back to November  Fisker Karma still waiting for federal certification, deliveries pushed back to November Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, USA, Fisker Even though Fisker Automotive handed over the keys to a couple of production Karmas, the extended-range electric vehicle is, technically, not actually ready to hit U.S. streets. Sources at Fisker told Ward's Auto that deliveries of dealer-demonstration Karmas will commence as soon as the plug-in vehicle gets certified by the federal government.... |
| Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50 Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50  Logitech Wireless Touchpad hits Windows PCs this month for $50 Windows 8 may be embracing touch in a big way, but Logitech now also has a little something for those looking to make their Windows 7 PC a bit more multitouch-friendly. The company's just introduced a standalone trackpad of its own, dubbed the Wireless Touchpad, which will let you use a variety of two, three of four-finger gestures to scroll, navigate and switch between applications -- or simply control a cursor,... |
| Windows 8 details: new features, UI enhancements and everything in between Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Windows 8 details: new features, UI enhancements and everything in between  Windows 8 details: new features, UI enhancements and everything in between Today, Windows Division prexy Steven Sinofsky treated Build 2011 attendees to a walkthrough of the various tweaks, subtle or otherwise, Microsoft's made to Windows 8. Staying true to its roots, the new OS implements the familiar keyboard commands users have become accustomed to over the years -- you know, like CMD and Ctrl+F.... |
| NVIDIA opens Windows 8 developer program with support for Kal-El tablets Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT NVIDIA opens Windows 8 developer program with support for Kal-El tablets  NVIDIA opens Windows 8 developer program with support for Kal-El tablets Unless you've been living under a rock, you know Microsoft's Build developer conference is going on right now in Anaheim, California, and Windows 8 is the belle of the ball. Earlier today, Windows chief Steven Sinofsky spilled more details about the OS, touting the minimum requirements and NFC support, while we fessed up to having had some quality hands-on time ourselves.... |
| Dwolla Adds Support For LinkedIn, Allowing You To Send Money To Your Professiona... Posted: 13 Sep 2011 12:34 PM PDT Dwolla Adds Support For LinkedIn, Allowing You To Send Money To Your Professional Contacts  Dwolla Adds Support For LinkedIn, Allowing You To Send Money To Your Professional Contacts Web and mobile payments platform Dwolla announced today that it now includes integration with LinkedIn's API, allowing users to send and receive payments to their connections on LinkedIn's social network. Previously, Dwolla had integrated with Facebook and Twitter to offer similar functionality. And just last week, Dwolla added Foursquare support, too, allowing Dwolla users to passively check-in to a location when making a purchase. Dwolla, for those unaware, is a company attempting to disrupt... |
| Volkswagen Nils Concept is a new take on urban transport Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:54 AM PDT Volkswagen Nils Concept is a new take on urban transport  Volkswagen Nils Concept is a new take on urban transport Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Volkswagen, Frankfurt Motor Show Small, lightweight, electric and seats just one. That pretty much sums up the new Volkswagen Nils concept which was introduced at the Frankfurt Motor Show today. The sole occupant sits inside an ultra-light all-aluminum chassis with aluminum skin and polycarbonate door panels. According to the automaker, overall length is 120 inches (for reference, the Smart Fortwo is just over 98 inches long) and the weight has... |
| Windows 8 developer preview: when and where to download Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:54 AM PDT Windows 8 developer preview: when and where to download  Windows 8 developer preview: when and where to download Got a brain full of Windows 8? Can't stop obsessing about it? Fret not -- as of 8PM PT this evening (just under eight hours from now), you'll be able to download a copy of the Windows Developer Preview to your 32- or 64-bit x86 machine (no activation required) from dev.windows.com.... |
| Hyundai Drive 4 Hope drives up cancer awareness with hydrogen SUV Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Hyundai Drive 4 Hope drives up cancer awareness with hydrogen SUV  Hyundai Drive 4 Hope drives up cancer awareness with hydrogen SUV Filed under: Hydrogen, Hyundai Hyundai Motor America has launched its Drive 4 Hope cancer awareness campaign. During the month of September, the official vehicle of Hope on Wheels, the Hyundai Tucson FCEV, will travel coast to coast for kids with cancer. During its nationwide tour, the hydrogen-powered Tucson will stop at hospitals across the U.S.... |
| Intel demos Haswell-enabled, solar-powered computing at IDF 2011 Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Intel demos Haswell-enabled, solar-powered computing at IDF 2011  Intel demos Haswell-enabled, solar-powered computing at IDF 2011 During the IDF keynote today in San Francisco, Intel demoed a solar-powered PC running Windows based on its long-teased Haswell microarchitecture -- complete with labcoats and LOLcats. As a refresher, Haswell is based on the same 22nm technology as Ivy Bridge, reduces power by 20x compared to current designs, and will help Ultrabooks achieve ten days of connected standby by 2013.... |
| Virgin America and Lufthansa Systems unveil new in-flight entertainment system c... Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Virgin America and Lufthansa Systems unveil new in-flight entertainment system coming in 2012  Virgin America and Lufthansa Systems unveil new in-flight entertainment system coming in 2012 Alright, so in-flight entertainment systems aren't exactly the sort of thing that people camp out for days to get first crack at. But, for those who spend a lot of time defying the laws of gravity, an upgraded seat-back system could be the difference between a pleasant trip and urinating on the cabin floor in disgust.... |
| Microsoft gives Samsung Windows 8 developer PCs to Build attendees, AT&T throws... Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Microsoft gives Samsung Windows 8 developer PCs to Build attendees, AT&T throws in 3G service  Microsoft gives Samsung Windows 8 developer PCs to Build attendees, AT&T throws in 3G service It's just not a developer conference these days without a big giveaway, and Microsoft's now come through on that front at Build. The company announced during its keynote that it's giving away 5,000 Samsung-built developer "PCs" to attendees, and that AT&T will throw in a year of 3G service (2GB per month) for good measure.... |
| Intel hypes Ivy Bridge, leaves poor old Sandy in its wake Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Intel hypes Ivy Bridge, leaves poor old Sandy in its wake  Intel hypes Ivy Bridge, leaves poor old Sandy in its wake Intel reps just can't resist whispering about their 2012 Core i-series. AnandTech is reporting a claimed 60 percent boost in 3DMark Vantage scores from the next-gen integrated graphics compared to Sandy Bridge, which could well put an end to Intel's frame-rate humiliation at the hands of AMD's A-series APUs. The bragging also extended to Quick Sync, which is "privately" said to deliver video encoding at twice the current speed.... |
| Microsoft shows Windows 8 on existing Ultrabooks, acts like it's never seen a th... Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:15 AM PDT Microsoft shows Windows 8 on existing Ultrabooks, acts like it's never seen a thin laptop before  Microsoft shows Windows 8 on existing Ultrabooks, acts like it's never seen a thin laptop before The majority of first-gen Ultrabooks aren't on sale yet -- not even with Windows 7 -- but Microsoft's already showing off tomorrow's best and brightest with Windows 8. We already knew that Windows 8 would theoretically run on a now-ancient Lenovo S10, but if you're concerned about "futureproofing," it looks as if the thinnest and lightest in the Wintel world will be good enough to run a developer build of Win8.... |
| Audi A2 Concept is an utterly fantastical electric car, with lasers Posted: 13 Sep 2011 10:34 AM PDT Audi A2 Concept is an utterly fantastical electric car, with lasers  Audi A2 Concept is an utterly fantastical electric car, with lasers Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Audi, Frankfurt Motor Show The jump from teaser rendering to metal was kind to the new Audi A2 concept, which debuted in Frankfurt today. The sketch looked good, but the real thing is even better, with elegant lines that flow from the headlights and then around the side.... |
| Mercedes F-125! previews a plug-in hydrogen future [w/video] Posted: 13 Sep 2011 10:34 AM PDT Mercedes F-125! previews a plug-in hydrogen future [w/video]  Mercedes F-125! previews a plug-in hydrogen future [w/video] Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Hydrogen Mercedes-Benz has been tooting its horns all year about having been in business for 125 years, and to its eternal credit, it's done so at the top. For the Daimler boys, the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is being used to showcase what the next 125 years in business (knock on burl walnut) might bring, and it starts in part with the hydrogen-powered F-125!... |
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