Subscribe:

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Shops Online

Shops Online

Czech electric scooter sets 24-hour distance record at 706 miles

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 02:37 PM PDT

Czech electric scooter sets 24-hour distance record at 706 miles


Czech electric scooter sets 24-hour distance record at 706 miles
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels Czech scooter manufacturer Akumoto and electricity generation conglomerate ČEZ have teamed up in attempt to set a world record for the longest distance covered by an electric scooter in 24 hours. The record-setting attempt ended Tuesday with the non-modified Akumoto electric scooter clocking 1,136.3 kilometers (706.1 miles). It's estimated the trip required just 40.8 kWh of electricity and cost only 190 Czech Korunas ($10.35 U.S....

Hulu Plus cracks 1 million paying subscribers, but what's next?

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 02:37 PM PDT

Hulu Plus cracks 1 million paying subscribers, but what's next?


Hulu Plus cracks 1 million paying subscribers, but what's next?
It's almost the official end of summer and just as CEO Jason Kilar forecasted back in July, Hulu has signed up more than 1,000,000 paying Plus subscribers. He made the announcement at a Goldman Sachs investor conference while also mentioning plans to invest $375 million in content this year, even as the questions of who will buy Hulu (if its owners actually follow through with a sale) and Kilar's own fate...

NTT DoCoMo's mobile accessories smell your breath, tell you to put the burger do...

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 02:37 PM PDT

NTT DoCoMo's mobile accessories smell your breath, tell you to put the burger down (video)


NTT DoCoMo's mobile accessories smell your breath, tell you to put the burger down (video)
Sick of your friends saying you look fat in those jeans? Apparently, NTT DoCoMo feels your pain and aims to swap out the peer criticism with smartphone objectivity. Shown off in advance of CEATEC Japan 2011 (an annual electronics trade show), the operator took the wraps off several mobile-based accessories, ranging from gamma ray and UV light monitoring phone cases to a breathalyzer-like add-on for measuring body fat (you paying attention,...

Sprint to launch Direct Connect October 2nd, confirms mobile hotspot capping

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 01:58 PM PDT

Sprint to launch Direct Connect October 2nd, confirms mobile hotspot capping


Sprint to launch Direct Connect October 2nd, confirms mobile hotspot capping
The way Sprint's been going lately, we're wondering if there's going to be anything left to announce at its October 7th strategy update. Another screenshot has surfaced, detailing the Now Network's intentions to launch its CDMA-based (read: no more iDEN) Direct Connect service on October 2nd, with "increased coverage" coming early next year....

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 01:58 PM PDT

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!


The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!
Tim's back from Germany, and we've just finished another fun-filled episode of the Engadget Show. It's time to take a break, you say? Taking breaks is for suckers -- we've got a podcast to do. And this week we've got out very own Dana Wollman here to help us out.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!...

Despite Apple’s Efforts, Motorola Wants To Keep The Patent Battle Going

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 01:58 PM PDT

Despite Apple's Efforts, Motorola Wants To Keep The Patent Battle Going


Despite Apple's Efforts, Motorola Wants To Keep The Patent Battle Going
Just over a week ago, Apple filed requests with the Western District Court of Wisconsin and the Southern District Court of Florida to put their current patent battle with Motorola at a stand-still. In the request, Apple argued that Motorola's acquisition deal with Google created a situation in which Motorola does not have standing to litigate or settle legal disputes, as it has ceded its patent control over to Google....

BMW seeks 700 "Electronauts" for 2012 ActiveE test fleet

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 01:19 PM PDT

BMW seeks 700 "Electronauts" for 2012 ActiveE test fleet


BMW seeks 700 "Electronauts" for 2012 ActiveE test fleet
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, BMW BMW is on a mission (not from God) to create something grander than just an electric vehicle. The German automaker's stated mission is to reshape history and to "redefine the boundaries of the way we live, and the way we move." The next step of the mission starts soon, using the 2012 BMW Active E....

HP names Meg Whitman new President and CEO, gives Leo Apotheker the boot

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 01:19 PM PDT

HP names Meg Whitman new President and CEO, gives Leo Apotheker the boot


HP names Meg Whitman new President and CEO, gives Leo Apotheker the boot
Well, after less than a year on the job as HP's top dog Léo Apotheker is out, and former eBay CEO and one time candidate for California governor Meg Whitman is in. The move was hardly unexpected, but it very quickly evolved from quiet mumblings and rumors to full-fledged fact this afternoon....

The Engadget Interview: Lala and Color founder Bill Nguyen

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 01:19 PM PDT

The Engadget Interview: Lala and Color founder Bill Nguyen


The Engadget Interview: Lala and Color founder Bill Nguyen
Bill Nguyen radiates enthusiasm. It's constant and infectious, and when he attempts to sell you on his latest project, it's hard not to get excited -- this alone seems reason enough to want the guy on your team. Nguyen also has more than his share of experience heading startups -- some have even gone so far as describing the Houston native as a "serial entrepreneur," certainly not a stretch, having founded...

Volunteer scientists discover two possible planets, tell NASA it missed a spot

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 12:39 PM PDT

Volunteer scientists discover two possible planets, tell NASA it missed a spot


Volunteer scientists discover two possible planets, tell NASA it missed a spot
Proving it's not all about edu-mah-cation, a group of casual star-gazers has stumbled upon what might well be a pair of new planets. Following on from gamers' success with complicated medical puzzles, an army of 40,000 online volunteer astronomy nerds signed up to the Planet Hunters project to help mine through NASA data....

Mango bumps NoDo, rolls the update train to Dell's Venue Pro

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 12:39 PM PDT

Mango bumps NoDo, rolls the update train to Dell's Venue Pro


Mango bumps NoDo, rolls the update train to Dell's Venue Pro
You've had a few months to get cozy with NoDo on the Venue Pro, but don't get too chummy -- Mango's on the way. An official blog post on Dell's site assures owners of the chunky WP7 slider that Microsoft's much anticipated OS update should be on its way before Autumn's end....

New Ecotec Engine to Debut Mid-2013

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 12:39 PM PDT

New Ecotec Engine to Debut Mid-2013


New Ecotec Engine to Debut Mid-2013
GM's 2.5-liter 4-cylinder chases new standards in efficiency, noise.

Chevy Volt sales: What's the real story?

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 11:59 AM PDT

Chevy Volt sales: What's the real story?


Chevy Volt sales: What's the real story?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, AutoblogGreen Exclusive, At Witz End There's no end to people's emotions surrounding GM's Chevy Volt. Those with hate-GM and/or hate-Obama agendas are duty-bound to rage against it because they resent the bailout and see the Volt as a direct result of that money (even though it's not)....

Facebook partners up to bring music and videos to your profile through Open Graph

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 11:59 AM PDT

Facebook partners up to bring music and videos to your profile through Open Graph


Facebook partners up to bring music and videos to your profile through Open Graph
Facebook's f8 developer conference is going on today, and Andy Samberg Mark Zuckerberg has just revealed another part of his master plan for the social network. Open Graph will now integrate many of your favorite music services, including Spotify, Rhapsody, Rdio and MOG onto your Facebook page with custom apps, and will also bring video from Vevo, Netflix, Hulu and many more. Update: Unfortunately for Facebook users in the US, Netflix has...

More details emerge on Gordon Murray's electric Teewave AR1

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 11:20 AM PDT

More details emerge on Gordon Murray's electric Teewave AR1


More details emerge on Gordon Murray's electric Teewave AR1
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Lightweight, UK Gordon Murray Designs' latest creation, the Teewave AR1, not only showcases the firm's engineering capabilities, but also illustrates the point where integrity, lightweighting and electric drive meet. On the day Project T.32 (the Teewave AR1's codename) was primed for its Tokyo debut, the automotive world came to know a firm by the name of Toray Industries - one of the world's leading manufacturers of carbon fiber....

NASA Releases Historical Sound Bites As Ringtones

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 11:19 AM PDT

NASA Releases Historical Sound Bites As Ringtones


NASA Releases Historical Sound Bites As Ringtones
Space buffs like me are sure to get a kick out of this one: NASA has released a score of historical sound bites from the space program for use as ringtones or system sounds. I ask you, what could be more appropriate to herald an error on your PC than Jack Swigert's "Houston, we have a problem" from Apollo 13?...

Color abandons app independence for Facebook, hopes you'll pay someone a 'visit'

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 11:19 AM PDT

Color abandons app independence for Facebook, hopes you'll pay someone a 'visit'


Color abandons app independence for Facebook, hopes you'll pay someone a 'visit'
Color launched to a fair amount of fanfare back in March, and it's not surprising, really -- the company was spearheaded by Lala founder Bill Nguyen, with ten of millions in backing from some top venture capital firms. The hype surrounding the photo-sharing app didn't take long to die down, however -- over the past several months, we haven't heard much from the startup....

Facebook outs Timeline, gives your profile page a new outfit

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 11:19 AM PDT

Facebook outs Timeline, gives your profile page a new outfit


Facebook outs Timeline, gives your profile page a new outfit
Well, Mark's just unveiled Facebook's new look at his f8 keynote, and he's calling it Timeline. The idea is to make it easier to see what you want to see from your past, by placing a, surprise surprise, timeline on the right edge of your profile page that breaks down your content by year and month....

See the latest Chevy Volt ads

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 10:39 AM PDT

See the latest Chevy Volt ads


See the latest Chevy Volt ads
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, Videos General Motors' latest pair of Chevrolet Volt commercials reiterate the plug-in's ability to switch between electric-only operation and "range-extended" mode by focusing on a Volt owner's unexpected gas station stop. The clips center on a Volt owner who swings by a gas station for a potty break, but instead of simply stepping out of his plug-in ride and making a mad dash for the bathroom, the Volt...

Kickstarter: Stick Your iPhone To Your Bike With The Action Case

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 10:39 AM PDT

Kickstarter: Stick Your iPhone To Your Bike With The Action Case


Kickstarter: Stick Your iPhone To Your Bike With The Action Case
If you had your heart set on taking some rad video of your skateboarding moves but spent your hard-earned dough on an iPhone 4 instead of a GoPro camera, you're in luck. A graphic designer from California has designed a beefy enclosure for the iPhone 4 that is compatible with all of GoPro's action-friendly mounts....

We're live from Facebook's 2011 f8 developer conference!

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

We're live from Facebook's 2011 f8 developer conference!


We're live from Facebook's 2011 f8 developer conference!
Oh yeah, we're here, live at the f8 developers conference in San Francisco, and we're going to give you a blow by blow of what's in store for all you Facebook-loving folks. The streets is talking and the rumor mill's churning at full bore about what we can expect, but Mark Zuckerberg's keynote is mere minutes away, and all will be revealed soon....

iRoom iDock imounts your iPad to your iwall

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

iRoom iDock imounts your iPad to your iwall


iRoom iDock imounts your iPad to your iwall
One sure fire way to make sure you never lose your iPad? Stick the thing in your wall. Now available in North America from Bracketron, the iRoom iDock is a motorized dock for your Apple tablet that can be flush-mounted into your wall. Once connected to your power supply, the system's proximity sensor will open up when you're around to accept your tablet into its docky clutches, for some serious wall-charging...

Oracle amends complaint against Google to $2 billion, risks the wrath of Judge A...

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:59 AM PDT

Oracle amends complaint against Google to $2 billion, risks the wrath of Judge Alsup


Oracle amends complaint against Google to $2 billion, risks the wrath of Judge Alsup
Oracle's damage claim against Google in it's battle over Java patents keeps inching downwards, but not nearly quick enough to please either Big G or Judge William Alsup. The Redwood Shores-based company initially sought $6.1 billion, but eventually lowered that to $2.6 billion. The judge responded by suggesting a far more modest $100 million starting point for a settlement and sent Oracle back to the drawing board....

Zen and the art of building the BRD Redshift

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:19 AM PDT

Zen and the art of building the BRD Redshift


Zen and the art of building the BRD Redshift
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels, Videos Having a tough day? Stressed and not sure you can finish what you need to get done? Here, maybe this will help. A brief cinematic interlude as therapy, featuring folks following their hearts and taking that first step on the green vehicle start-up highway. When BRD started the process of putting its prototype Redshift electric dual-sport motocrosser together, Sam Erickson followed them though the process with...

Evoz Baby Monitor lets you spy on your kid from anywhere your iPhone gets a signal

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:19 AM PDT

Evoz Baby Monitor lets you spy on your kid from anywhere your iPhone gets a signal


Evoz Baby Monitor lets you spy on your kid from anywhere your iPhone gets a signal
Worried that your bundle of joy might get up to no good during your weekly Hatha class? Not with this monolith by his bedside, he won't. It's called the Evoz Baby Monitor and it takes its job very seriously. All you have to do is place this WiFi-enabled device next to Junior's crib, download Evoz' app on your iPhone and the monitor will automatically provide you with alerts (via text, e-mail...

Pantech Breakout now available to bring LTE to the light-walleted

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 09:19 AM PDT

Pantech Breakout now available to bring LTE to the light-walleted


Pantech Breakout now available to bring LTE to the light-walleted
An LTE handset on Verizon's network that doesn't feature a 4.3-inch display or a price tag that starts with a two or a three? Why, that would be the Pantech Breakout. The latest 4G phone on Big Red has finally been welcomed into the fold, available and ready to persuade more people to experience blazing-fast mobile broadband without frantically digging themselves out of debt....

PSA Peugeot Citroen teams with GE for Europe-wide electric vehicle leasing

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 08:38 AM PDT

PSA Peugeot Citroen teams with GE for Europe-wide electric vehicle leasing


PSA Peugeot Citroen teams with GE for Europe-wide electric vehicle leasing
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Citroen, Peugeot, Europe/EU The road to 25,000 EVs is paved one car at at time. At the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show,PSA Peugeot Citroen and General Electric signed an agreement that calls for the co-development of e-mobility in Europe. The non-exclusive agreement, will see GE Capital lease Peugeot and Citroen electric vehicles across most of Europe....

With Swampy The Alligator, Disney Takes Aim At The Angry Birds Empire

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 08:38 AM PDT

With Swampy The Alligator, Disney Takes Aim At The Angry Birds Empire


With Swampy The Alligator, Disney Takes Aim At The Angry Birds Empire
While most studios team up with developers to create games that support existing properties, Disney is going the opopsite direction with the release of their latest iOS game. Their goal for Swampy the Alligator here isn't just to snag the top spot for app purchases: they want to see him break into movies and merch too....

RED CEO teases 4K 3D laser projector, bound for theaters and (millionaires') homes

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 08:38 AM PDT

RED CEO teases 4K 3D laser projector, bound for theaters and (millionaires') homes


RED CEO teases 4K 3D laser projector, bound for theaters and (millionaires') homes
We all love RED -- the company puts out some of the best pro-quality digital video cameras on the market. But, what about the other side of that equation? All of that 4K footage is worthless without something to watch it on. CEO Jim Jannard, notorious for his ability to build hype and mystery, took to the REDUser Forums to tease some details about an upcoming 4K, 3D laser projection system...

QNX shows off its versatility, powers failing OnStar accessories as well as flou...

Posted: 22 Sep 2011 07:58 AM PDT

QNX shows off its versatility, powers failing OnStar accessories as well as floundering tablets


QNX shows off its versatility, powers failing OnStar accessories as well as floundering tablets
Back in April of 2010, RIM snatched up a little known property called QNX, which primarily powered in-car infotainment systems. As we all know, that little OS eventually became the platform on which the PlayBook was built -- but QNX hasn't left the dashboard behind completely. Turns out the software inside OnStar's FMV, which went on sale in July, is actually QNX's Neutrino RTOS....