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Edison2 reveals electric version of its X-Prize winning Very Light Car

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 03:22 PM PDT

Edison2 reveals electric version of its X-Prize winning Very Light Car


Edison2 reveals electric version of its X-Prize winning Very Light Car
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Lightweight On the heels of Audi unveiling its Urban Concept, Opel showing off its RAK e concept and Volkswagen pulling the sheets off its Nils concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, Edison2 has revealed, exclusively to AutoblogGreen, an electric version of the X-Prize-winning Very Light Car. Called the eVLC, Edison2 says its electric concept packs a 10-kWh battery pack, is "supremely aerodynamic" and carries not one, not...

Gamers pwn University of Washington scientists, solve decade-long simian AIDS pr...

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 03:22 PM PDT

Gamers pwn University of Washington scientists, solve decade-long simian AIDS protein conundrum (video)


Gamers pwn University of Washington scientists, solve decade-long simian AIDS protein conundrum (video)
No gamer's escaped the throes of adolescence without hearing the damning refrain, "Video games'll rot your brain." While scientific research into that claim has so far proved inconclusive, it turns out the preferred pastime of our digital era could potentially cure cancer, and even help prevent AIDS -- in monkeys....

Must See HDTV (September 19th - 25th)

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 03:21 PM PDT

Must See HDTV (September 19th - 25th)


Must See HDTV (September 19th - 25th)
It's that time of year again, when the leaves turn colors and a slew of new programming pops up on our HDTVs. We've pushed the series premieres to the top of each day's listing to help you keep an eye out for some of the new shows coming your way, so now all you have to do is clear enough DVR space to keep up....

Vuzix Wrap 1200VR video eyewear does 3D with head-tracking for $600, now available

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 03:21 PM PDT

Vuzix Wrap 1200VR video eyewear does 3D with head-tracking for $600, now available


Vuzix Wrap 1200VR video eyewear does 3D with head-tracking for $600, now available
If you scored yourself Vuzix's Wrap 1200 side-by-side 3D video eyewear last month, you may want to know the company's VR variant is now available for $600 (about 100 bones more). With the Wrap 1200VR, you'll again be viewing a simulated 75-inch 3D (or 2D, if you'd prefer) display at ten feet away, in up to 720p HD via its dual monitor setup....

Bionic owners peeved by high-pitched whine, source of the sound still a mystery

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 02:43 PM PDT

Bionic owners peeved by high-pitched whine, source of the sound still a mystery


Bionic owners peeved by high-pitched whine, source of the sound still a mystery
Reports have been trickling in for a few days now that Droid Bionic owners were hearing a high-pitched whine when playing media back through headphones. Well, it looks like it's safe to say it's a serious issue. The Motorola support forums are rife with tales of a piercing background tone and loud clicks as the audio hardware fires up and shuts down....

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 02:43 PM PDT

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM


Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM
It's Monday, and we're still here to help by letting you peek into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 5:30PM. We're back at our regular time, so take a peek at the live stream, chat and list of topics after the break.Continue reading Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PMJoin the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM originally appeared on...

Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of Nove...

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 02:43 PM PDT

Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of November release


Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of November release
Canon's high-end PowerShot S-series is a mighty special breed, so we've been rather excited about the company's new S100, which we were told to expect in November with a $430 sticker price. Now it looks like the S95 successor may slip out of the warehouse a month earlier than promised, with Amazon estimating ship dates as early as October 3rd....

Is the Opel RAK e electric concept headed for production?

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 02:05 PM PDT

Is the Opel RAK e electric concept headed for production?


Is the Opel RAK e electric concept headed for production?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Opel, Lightweight Soon after unveiling the Opel RAK e concept at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, General Motors of Europe president Nick Reilly revealed to Autocar that the RAK e is a "very serious concept," adding that Opel is currently investigating production feasibility and believes the two-seat electric could launch with a £9,000 price tag (Around $14,216 U.S....

Johnson Controls to construct $100 million stop-start battery factory in China

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:27 PM PDT

Johnson Controls to construct $100 million stop-start battery factory in China


Johnson Controls to construct $100 million stop-start battery factory in China
Filed under: Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, MPG, ChinaJohnson Controls announced Wednesday that it's investing $100 million to construct a stop-start automotive battery factory in China. The facility will supply global and local automakers in Asia and is expected to gear up for production in early 2013. Kim Metcalf-Kupres, vice president strategy, sales and marketing at Johnson Controls Power Solutions says China, "will continue to be the fastest growing market for automobiles through the...

A week with Google Wallet (video)

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:27 PM PDT

A week with Google Wallet (video)


A week with Google Wallet (video)
Contactless payments have been something of a curiosity in the credit card industry. MasterCard's PayPass has been around for the better part of a decade, but merchants and banks alike seem hesitant to adopt the technology required to make the system work, and inconsistent implementation adds to the confusion -- particularly for customers....

TechCrunch Review: Google Wallet

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:27 PM PDT

TechCrunch Review: Google Wallet


TechCrunch Review: Google Wallet
I have seen the future, and it is called Google Wallet. Note, however, that this future is just that: the future. As in, something not now. I've lived with Google Wallet in my life for the past week or so, and have walked away thoroughly impressed — but while Google Wallet may be launching today, don't expect it to kick your actual wallet out of your pocket any time soon. How It Works: Back...

Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:27 PM PDT

Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets


Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets
Sling's had a SlingPlayer Mobile app available for Android for some time now, but it looks like Honeycomb users will soon have a version tailored just for them. While there's still no word on an exact release date, Sling has just posted the demo video above, showing what seems to be a fairly polished app running on a Motorola Xoom....

GM, UAW Reach Tentative Contract

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 01:26 PM PDT

GM, UAW Reach Tentative Contract


GM, UAW Reach Tentative Contract
The 4-year deal is said to improve profit sharing and pay.

The Mac Daddies of Mac and Cheese

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:49 PM PDT

The Mac Daddies of Mac and Cheese


The Mac Daddies of Mac and Cheese
The kid's favorite grows up.

Green Drive Expo: Lisa Margonelli asks how your plug-in car can change the world

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Green Drive Expo: Lisa Margonelli asks how your plug-in car can change the world


Green Drive Expo: Lisa Margonelli asks how your plug-in car can change the world
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, Legislation and Policy The keynote speaker at the Green Drive Expo in Richmond, CA this past weekend was Lisa Margonelli, who posed a difficult question: "Can Your Car Change The World?" The "your car" here meant plug-in vehicles, and Margonelli's short answer is yes, they already have - but there is so very much more to do. Margonelli started with a few numbers....

Samsung Nexus S 4G updated to support Google Wallet

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Samsung Nexus S 4G updated to support Google Wallet


Samsung Nexus S 4G updated to support Google Wallet
It looks like the rumors are true, folks -- the long-awaited update that brings Google Wallet to the Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint is indeed here, just two days shy of missing the "summer" deadline completely. We're pretty scant on details at the moment, but the announcement has shown up on an official FAQ page on Samsung's site informing us that build GWK74 is available....

Shogun Bros. updates Chameleon X-1 mouse / gamepad, tosses it up for pre-order

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:49 PM PDT

Shogun Bros. updates Chameleon X-1 mouse / gamepad, tosses it up for pre-order


Shogun Bros. updates Chameleon X-1 mouse / gamepad, tosses it up for pre-order
Perfection is an undeniably lofty goal, but that's exactly what Shogun Bros. is striving for, with a freshly announced update to its Chameleon X-1 gaming mouse. Available in three different colors, the company's "Perfect Version" of its gamepad / mouse boasts an enhanced rubberized coating for better grip, a new layout for remote control operation and, perhaps best of all, extended battery life....

The Engadget Show is live tomorrow, with Jonathan Coulton, Maker Faire, Keepon,...

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:48 PM PDT

The Engadget Show is live tomorrow, with Jonathan Coulton, Maker Faire, Keepon, and more!


The Engadget Show is live tomorrow, with Jonathan Coulton, Maker Faire, Keepon, and more!
Boy, have we got an action-packed show for you tomorrow! Some might say it's a little too action-packed, but not us, man. And yep, we're doing it live again, because that's just how we roll. We're shooting tomorrow at 6PM ET, and if you're not lucky / local enough to join in on the fun in person in NYC, you can follow from home on this here site. We'll be joined by...

AT&T reportedly talking to rivals about asset sales in effort to save T-Mobile deal

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:48 PM PDT

AT&T reportedly talking to rivals about asset sales in effort to save T-Mobile deal


AT&T reportedly talking to rivals about asset sales in effort to save T-Mobile deal
It's far too early to be writing it off, of course, but AT&T's proposed acquisition of T-Mobile is facing some fairly significant hurdles that could throw a big wrench in the companies' plans -- not the least of which is a lawsuit from the US Department of Justice. Now, according to Blooomberg, AT&T is proactively talking to a number of smaller rivals about selling some of its assets (namely, "spectrum and...

John Travolta's Vintage $100G Mercedes Stolen From Under His Nose

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 12:10 PM PDT

John Travolta's Vintage $100G Mercedes Stolen From Under His Nose


John Travolta's Vintage $100G Mercedes Stolen From Under His Nose
Classic Benz was nabbed while the star was car shopping.

Christie offers 4K upgrade kit for 2K projector that you couldn't afford to begi...

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 11:32 AM PDT

Christie offers 4K upgrade kit for 2K projector that you couldn't afford to begin with


Christie offers 4K upgrade kit for 2K projector that you couldn't afford to begin with
For the eight millionaires who've been watching the pre-release of Killer Elite on their in-home Christie CP2230, we've got exemplary news for you: your already-amazing image quality is about to get even better. The same projector that was chosen to reside in the Academy Theater at Lighthouse International in New York City -- and the same one that remains mysteriously devoid of an MSRP across the world wide web -- now...

Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the hone...

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 11:31 AM PDT

Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the honeymoon


Fusion Micro mod weds PSP and GameCube hardware, but battery won't last the honeymoon
It may not be the first console we've seen modded and squeezed into portable clothing, but we've got to admire the sheer pluck of cramming all the GameCube's goodnesss into PSP hardware. Modder Ashen, also responsible for the stockier GameCube Fusion, has managed just that, with some heavy-duty adjustments and modifications....

Ford E-Bike Concept debuts in Frankfurt

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Ford E-Bike Concept debuts in Frankfurt


Ford E-Bike Concept debuts in Frankfurt
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Ford, On Two Wheels, Frankfurt Motor Show If you're at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show basking in the glory of stunning concepts like the Ford Evos, then you might catch a glimpse of a futuristic e-bicycle from Ford. Even though Ford is following behind other automakers - Smart, for example - the Dearborn automaker says the E-Bike Concept is the future of electric bicycles....

Print your own blood vessels, no need for red toner

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Print your own blood vessels, no need for red toner


Print your own blood vessels, no need for red toner
Barely 24 hours after we told you about printing your own bones, the franken-science continues with the announcement that blood vessels are next on the body-parts-you-can-print list. Unsurprisingly, you'll need more than just regular toner if you want to start printing your own at home, but pioneering work by application-oriented research organization Fraunhofer has claimed to have cracked it by adding some good old 'two-photon polymerization' into the mix -- yeah,...

McConnel's Robocut mower verges on obscene (video)

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:54 AM PDT

McConnel's Robocut mower verges on obscene (video)


McConnel's Robocut mower verges on obscene (video)
Woe betide any Appalachian tiger swallowtails who get caught up in this ungodly four-foot flailhead. Moving to higher ground won't save them either, because Robocut's 40hp Isuzu diesel engine and high grip tracks can chew up 55-degree slopes without ever pausing to contemplate. The bargain price? £40,000 ($60,000) plus extra for antihistamines....

Amazon Stays Quiet As Their Appstore Goes International

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Amazon Stays Quiet As Their Appstore Goes International


Amazon Stays Quiet As Their Appstore Goes International
Amazon's Appstore has always been a great place to pick up great Android apps on the cheap, but it came with a caveat: ever since its launch this past March, it has only been available to U.S. customers. Surprisingly, Amazon seems to have lifted this restriction today without so much as a peep, because international customers are reporting that they can now download the free app of the day sans hassle. At...

Lit Motors C1 enclosed motorcycle uses flywheel magic, not training wheels, to s...

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Lit Motors C1 enclosed motorcycle uses flywheel magic, not training wheels, to stay upright


Lit Motors C1 enclosed motorcycle uses flywheel magic, not training wheels, to stay upright
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, On Two Wheels, USA The C-1 enclosed motorcycle from Lit Motors could change the transportation world in a big, big way. Yes, it may be a little early to make that sort of unqualified sweeping statement - the first drivable prototype won't be complete for another six months - but if everything works out as planned, prepare to be impressed, if not amazed. You see, the two-wheeled all-electric...

Appcelerator Launches Open Mobile Marketplace, An App Store For App Components

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Appcelerator Launches Open Mobile Marketplace, An App Store For App Components


Appcelerator Launches Open Mobile Marketplace, An App Store For App Components
Mobile cloud platform company Appcelerator, makers of the cross-platform Titanium platform for building mobile, tablet and desktop applications, is today announcing the launch of the "Appcelerator Open Mobile Marketplace." The new store, which was announced at the company's Codestrong Developer Conference this afternoon, includes mobile app modules, templates, design elements, cloud extensions and other components for the Appcelerator developer community to use. At launch, the store will offer 50 mobile solutions from PayPal,...

Review score review

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:16 AM PDT

Review score review


Review score review
See that above? That number in the scorecard? That's the last one of those you'll be seeing on Engadget. (The last one for a while, at least -- "never say never" and all that.) Review scores were added to the Engadget way of doing things back in July of 2010 and, since then, they've had an overwhelming effect on how our reviews are read and perceived by you, our dear readers....

Heinz Debuts Car-Friendly Ketchup Packet

Posted: 19 Sep 2011 10:15 AM PDT

Heinz Debuts Car-Friendly Ketchup Packet


Heinz Debuts Car-Friendly Ketchup Packet
Mess-free package three years in the making.