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- Ford lists "20 Cool Places to Charge in the U.S."
- BBM caught cheating with Android, CrackBerry epidemic to spread?
- Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting...
- Sprint will offer unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S
- Eight tips to extend electric vehicle battery life
- The Engadget Mobile Podcast, Apple Edition, live at 5PM ET!
- Apple Finally Shows MicroUSB Some iPhone Love (But Just Barely)
- Android on HP TouchPad: yes, there's an app for that (video)
- Survey Says Electric Cars Don't Meet Expectations of Customers
- Huawei Honor gets knighted by the FCC, beelines it straight for Cricket as the G...
- Lack Of NFC In iPhone 4S Won’t Impact Market, Say Analysts
- First Look: Ferrari 458 Spider
- AB First Ride: 2012 Tesla Model S Beta
- Poll: Will you be getting an iPhone 4S?
- NEC LaVie Touch hands-on
- Wiretapping Act could spell 'finito' for Italian Wikipedia
- Gold Rush Alaska: the rare earth boom version
- Local Loyalty: Perkville Wants To Turn Your Email Address Into A Virtual Rewards...
- Soon, Xbox Companion will let you control your console from Windows Phone
- Consumer Reports calls 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid disappointing
- FCC wants all cellphones to be GPS-capable by 2018 for improved 911 service
- AppleCare+ Covers Clumsiness, Too
- Microsoft reveals new TV providers on Xbox 360 in the US and internationally
- Rohm and Lumiotec create $450 OLED Hanger lamp, we go hands-on (video)
- Few willing to make sacrifices to buy today's electric vehicles
- Murata Tactile Controller TV remote hands-on (video)
- Google’s New ‘Our Mobile Planet’ Free Tool Offers A Deep Dive On Smartphone Anal...
- It's not TV: it's Nottv, Japan's new Smartphone-only TV station
- Coming Soon To A Store Near You: Tagtile, A Square-Like Mobile Loyalty Service
- Arduino, iPod and RFID make beatiful, handicapped-accessible music together (video)
| Ford lists "20 Cool Places to Charge in the U.S." Posted: 05 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT Ford lists "20 Cool Places to Charge in the U.S."  Ford lists "20 Cool Places to Charge in the U.S." Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ford, USA Where are the coolest U.S. sites to charge your plug-in vehicle? Well, if you ask Ford, the answer would be a new list of "20 Cool Places to Charge in the U.S." The automaker picked spots in we can all understand, like the Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikiki Beach Resort in Honolulu, HI and the Malibu Country Mart in Malibu, CA as well as a few surprises... |
| BBM caught cheating with Android, CrackBerry epidemic to spread? Posted: 05 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT BBM caught cheating with Android, CrackBerry epidemic to spread?  BBM caught cheating with Android, CrackBerry epidemic to spread? RIM's killer BlackBerry feature has always been BBM. So, you'll have to excuse us if we give some side-eye to these leaked shots of the private messaging service two-timing its Canadian maker. The pics over on TechnoBuffalo, supposedly obtained by a RIM employee, show off the BBM for Android app in question running on a crude developer phone.... |
| Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting... Posted: 05 Oct 2011 02:23 PM PDT Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting virtual kicks  Google Earth hits one billion downloads, those with fear of flying still getting virtual kicks In a feat that outdoes even Dr. Evil's vision of worldwide domination, the folks in Mountain View have reported a staggering one billion downloads of Google Earth. Over the years, the service has taken us around the world, giving us a peak into amazing and sometimes obscure places ranging from the bottom of the ocean to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.... |
| Sprint will offer unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S Posted: 05 Oct 2011 02:23 PM PDT Sprint will offer unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S  Sprint will offer unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S A Sprint spokesperson gave us a ring to let us know that the newly announced iPhone 4S will be eligible for the carrier's unlimited data plan. According to Sprint, pricing will start at $69.99 for unlimited data and 450 talk minutes, with the Simply Everything unlimited calling and data running you $99.99.... |
| Eight tips to extend electric vehicle battery life Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:43 PM PDT Eight tips to extend electric vehicle battery life  Eight tips to extend electric vehicle battery life Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid Is battery longevity a legitimate concern? You bet it is. With plug-in vehicles, their unproven battery technology could be the cause for constant worry among individuals, first among them the owners. Sure, lengthy warranties are attached to most plug-ins, but are there simple techniques to ensure that your electric ride doesn't run low on go-power anytime soon?... |
| The Engadget Mobile Podcast, Apple Edition, live at 5PM ET! Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:43 PM PDT The Engadget Mobile Podcast, Apple Edition, live at 5PM ET!  The Engadget Mobile Podcast, Apple Edition, live at 5PM ET! Another mishmash of schedules along with a sense of urgency to rant the afternoon away have combined midweek, and the result is a quickie Apple Edition of Engadget Mobile Podcast. Yes, some big news came our way yesterday and we have something to say about it. Get prepared for a lot of Apple talk, everyone; we'll try to open up some time to have some dessert after our fruit, though, if... |
| Apple Finally Shows MicroUSB Some iPhone Love (But Just Barely) Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:03 PM PDT Apple Finally Shows MicroUSB Some iPhone Love (But Just Barely)  Apple Finally Shows MicroUSB Some iPhone Love (But Just Barely) Uh oh — your phone's dying? No big deal, as long as it was made in the past year or two. Just grab a microUSB cable! Unless it's an iPhone. Then you're stuck hunting around for the ol' white 30-pin — which, while ubiquitous in its own right, isn't nearly as multi-talented. Back in 2009, Apple committed to the European Union that they'd support microUSB — but to what extent?... |
| Android on HP TouchPad: yes, there's an app for that (video) Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:03 PM PDT Android on HP TouchPad: yes, there's an app for that (video)  Android on HP TouchPad: yes, there's an app for that (video) TouchPad firesale hysteria may have finally died down, but those of you with newly acquired HP slates should pay attention. A poster by the name of Chomper has uploaded a walkthrough of Android running atop webOS. Yes, you may have seen that particular feat before, but this time 'round the appropriated Google OS gets the emulated treatment.... |
| Survey Says Electric Cars Don't Meet Expectations of Customers Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:03 PM PDT Survey Says Electric Cars Don't Meet Expectations of Customers Survey Says Electric Cars Don't Meet Expectations of Customers Consumers around the world are ready to start buying electric cars, but not necessarily the ones on sale. |
| Huawei Honor gets knighted by the FCC, beelines it straight for Cricket as the G... Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:03 PM PDT Huawei Honor gets knighted by the FCC, beelines it straight for Cricket as the Glory  Huawei Honor gets knighted by the FCC, beelines it straight for Cricket as the Glory Huawei's four-inch flagship has appeared at a rigorous FCC screening, and this one comes with several radio band changes since its formal reveal. This new CDMA 800/1700(AWS)/1900 variant, making it through the Commission as the M886, indicates the Honor will be making a showing in the US on Cricket as the Huawei Glory.... |
| Lack Of NFC In iPhone 4S Won’t Impact Market, Say Analysts Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:03 PM PDT Lack Of NFC In iPhone 4S Won't Impact Market, Say Analysts  Lack Of NFC In iPhone 4S Won't Impact Market, Say Analysts While not entirely surprising, yesterday's announcement of the new iPhone 4S did not include a mention of NFC (near field communication). Although many hoped for the inclusion of the short-range wireless technology which serves as the backbone for current and planned mobile wallet systems, Apple still has plenty of time to integrate NFC into future handsets. It's possible that NFC will even arrive in the upcoming iPhone 5. But will Apple's decision to... |
| First Look: Ferrari 458 Spider Posted: 05 Oct 2011 01:03 PM PDT First Look: Ferrari 458 Spider First Look: Ferrari 458 Spider MSN Autos takes a spin in Ferrari's latest masterpiece. |
| AB First Ride: 2012 Tesla Model S Beta Posted: 05 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT AB First Ride: 2012 Tesla Model S Beta  AB First Ride: 2012 Tesla Model S Beta Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors As part of the big coming-out weekend for the Tesla Model S, our friends at Autoblog got to spend some time learning about the current-version beta prototype that Tesla is showing off to the media and prospective owners who have put down $5,000 deposits on the all-electric sedan.... |
| Poll: Will you be getting an iPhone 4S? Posted: 05 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT Poll: Will you be getting an iPhone 4S?  Poll: Will you be getting an iPhone 4S? Needless to say, opinions of Cupertino's latest product have poured down on the internet like acid rain. Tim Cook's inaugural turn behind the wheel came with the awesome responsibility of unveiling the iPhone 4S, Apple's first addition to the iPhone family tree in 16 months. The good news: the 4S received a healthy upgrade in CPU and camera, threw in Siri voice recognition and added Sprint to its growing list of... |
| Posted: 05 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT NEC LaVie Touch hands-on  NEC LaVie Touch hands-on Originally scheduled for a September launch under the VersaPro type VT moniker, NEC's LaVie Touch Windows 7 tablet is finally hitting the Japanese market next week. Alas, there are still no plans on an international release for this 10.1-inch Atom Z670-powered device, but at CEATEC we were lucky enough to stumble upon it along with its DVD dock and wireless input peripherals -- all included for ¥99,960 ($1,300), which is a... |
| Wiretapping Act could spell 'finito' for Italian Wikipedia Posted: 05 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT Wiretapping Act could spell 'finito' for Italian Wikipedia  Wiretapping Act could spell 'finito' for Italian Wikipedia This week, lawmakers in Italy are debating a controversial new bill that could have disastrous implications for Wikipedia. Yesterday, the encyclopedia posted a lengthy letter on its Italian portal, informing visitors that the site may be shuttered within the country if parliament passes the proposed DDL Intercettazioni, or "Wiretapping Law." If ratified, the legislation would require all online publishers to amend any content considered objectionable or defamatory within 48 hours of... |
| Gold Rush Alaska: the rare earth boom version Posted: 05 Oct 2011 11:05 AM PDT Gold Rush Alaska: the rare earth boom version  Gold Rush Alaska: the rare earth boom version Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, USA A mining project on a mountain ridge on Alaska's Prince of Wales Island may unlock a motherlode of rare earth resources, which are important components of many of today's electric drive vehicles. Between the Bokan Mountain deposit, owned by Canada's Ucore Rare Metals, and the nearby city of Ketchikan, Alaska, the potential exists in Alaska to build a lucrative rare earth mining and processing industry, with explorers set... |
| Local Loyalty: Perkville Wants To Turn Your Email Address Into A Virtual Rewards... Posted: 05 Oct 2011 11:05 AM PDT Local Loyalty: Perkville Wants To Turn Your Email Address Into A Virtual Rewards Card  Local Loyalty: Perkville Wants To Turn Your Email Address Into A Virtual Rewards Card Earlier today, I wrote about a new startup called Perka that's attempting to bring an end to loyalty cards with a kick ass merchant-facing service. Well, it seems that today is the day for launching loyalty program-disrupting startups, as a company named Perkville is coming out stealth mode and launching into the public sphere. Many of us have overflowing wallets due the amount of loyalty cards, buy-five-get-one-free tickets, and Groupons we carry... |
| Soon, Xbox Companion will let you control your console from Windows Phone Posted: 05 Oct 2011 11:05 AM PDT Soon, Xbox Companion will let you control your console from Windows Phone  Soon, Xbox Companion will let you control your console from Windows Phone We just reported that Microsoft is partnering with Verizon and Comcast (among others) to continue expanding the reaches of its Xbox 360 entertainment suite, but would it be complete without adding compatibility to its mobile empire as well? The Windows Phone Team says nay; it spoke up this morning about an upcoming app called Xbox Companion, which will access the Xbox Live Marketplace and also act as a remote, allowing you... |
| Consumer Reports calls 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid disappointing Posted: 05 Oct 2011 10:25 AM PDT Consumer Reports calls 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid disappointing  Consumer Reports calls 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid disappointing Filed under: Hybrid, Hyundai Does the 2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid match its stellar non-gas-electric counterpart? According to Consumer Reports, the answer is simple: the Sonata Hybrid - unlike the conventional Sonata GLS - is full of flaws. Consumer Reports issued a score of 69 to the Sonata Hybrid, a full 20 points shy of its previously-tested, conventional Sonata GLS, but still two points above the Chevrolet Volt.... |
| FCC wants all cellphones to be GPS-capable by 2018 for improved 911 service Posted: 05 Oct 2011 10:25 AM PDT FCC wants all cellphones to be GPS-capable by 2018 for improved 911 service  FCC wants all cellphones to be GPS-capable by 2018 for improved 911 service There's still no real indication of when you'll be able to send text messages, photos and videos to 911, but the FCC has now set a date for another promised enhancement to the service. The agency is aiming to increase the service's location accuracy requirements, and to that end it wants all cellphones and VoIP devices to be GPS-capable by 2018 (A-GPS, specifically).... |
| AppleCare+ Covers Clumsiness, Too Posted: 05 Oct 2011 10:25 AM PDT AppleCare+ Covers Clumsiness, Too  AppleCare+ Covers Clumsiness, Too I drop my iPhone a lot. In fact, since I decided to hang on to my 3GS and hold out for what ended up being a pretty disappointing announcement yesterday, I've cared increasingly less each time that thing hits the floor. Once I get my hands on the iPhone 4S… Well, that's another story.... |
| Microsoft reveals new TV providers on Xbox 360 in the US and internationally Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:45 AM PDT Microsoft reveals new TV providers on Xbox 360 in the US and internationally  Microsoft reveals new TV providers on Xbox 360 in the US and internationally Just as the rumors indicated, Microsoft is bringing video from a number of additional providers to the Xbox 360 in its fall update, including big guns like Verizon and Comcast. One catch? It's not all live TV, with Comcast only including access to its Xfinity VOD offerings. Check the list after the break for more details while we sort out who is getting what and where. ..developingContinue reading Microsoft reveals new TV... |
| Rohm and Lumiotec create $450 OLED Hanger lamp, we go hands-on (video) Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:45 AM PDT Rohm and Lumiotec create $450 OLED Hanger lamp, we go hands-on (video)  Rohm and Lumiotec create $450 OLED Hanger lamp, we go hands-on (video) Four hundred and fifty dollars. Made out to Lumiotec, please. Really, that's all you need to know -- this tiny purposeless OLED lamp costs nearly half a grand. But hot damn does it look good. If you have the cash and don't mind shelling it over, Lumiotec's OLED Hanger lamp is a mighty cool gadget to own.... |
| Few willing to make sacrifices to buy today's electric vehicles Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:06 AM PDT Few willing to make sacrifices to buy today's electric vehicles Few willing to make sacrifices to buy today's electric vehicles Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture EV drivers may or may not be proud, but those looking to drive one of today's electric vehicles certainly do appear to be few. At least, that's the result of a new survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited . In a survey of more than 13,000 drivers in 17 countries, only 2 to 4 percent (!) would have their expectations met by the current generation of electric... |
| Murata Tactile Controller TV remote hands-on (video) Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:06 AM PDT Murata Tactile Controller TV remote hands-on (video) Murata Tactile Controller TV remote hands-on (video) What's that, you're not into changing the channel with that boring old remote, or even with your voice? Murata's ground-up Tactile Controller brings a real twist to every couch potato's favorite gadget. Quite literally. The company's prototype remote uses touch-pressure pads and pyroelectricity to analyze the position of a piezoelectric film.... |
| Google’s New ‘Our Mobile Planet’ Free Tool Offers A Deep Dive On Smartphone Anal... Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:06 AM PDT Google's New 'Our Mobile Planet' Free Tool Offers A Deep Dive On Smartphone Analysis And Data  Google's New 'Our Mobile Planet' Free Tool Offers A Deep Dive On Smartphone Analysis And Data Google is rolling out a new data and analysis tool, called Our Mobile Planet, which gives anyone access to data and research on smartphone usage. The site features an interactive tool that anyone can use to create custom charts from data from the Google's "Global Mobile Research: The Smartphone User & The Mobile Marketer" report conducted earlier this year (you can read more about the data here).... |
| It's not TV: it's Nottv, Japan's new Smartphone-only TV station Posted: 05 Oct 2011 09:06 AM PDT It's not TV: it's Nottv, Japan's new Smartphone-only TV station  It's not TV: it's Nottv, Japan's new Smartphone-only TV station Japanese mobile users hankering after short bursts of original video will soon gain access to Nottv, a platform designed to capitalize on the nation's love of smartphones as well as its now empty analog TV frequencies. The service is different to Japan's other smartphone-TV network, One-Seg, which just relays terrestrial broadcasts to your mobile device -- not least because it lets you share snarky ripostes after watching a clip.... |
| Coming Soon To A Store Near You: Tagtile, A Square-Like Mobile Loyalty Service Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:26 AM PDT Coming Soon To A Store Near You: Tagtile, A Square-Like Mobile Loyalty Service  Coming Soon To A Store Near You: Tagtile, A Square-Like Mobile Loyalty Service Tagtile is a new company (and recent TechCrunch Disrupt Startup Alley participant), which is using the Square model involving free hardware to address the issues surrounding customer loyalty, management and rewards for brick-and-mortar merchants. Like mobile payments service Square, which uses a free hardware dongle that attaches to a mobile phone, Tagltile also provides its merchants with a free hardware device – in this case, a white cube for customers to tap... |
| Arduino, iPod and RFID make beatiful, handicapped-accessible music together (video) Posted: 05 Oct 2011 08:26 AM PDT Arduino, iPod and RFID make beatiful, handicapped-accessible music together (video)  Arduino, iPod and RFID make beatiful, handicapped-accessible music together (video) There isn't actually much new about this awesome DIY project, but it's the way it brings the various parts together that has us impressed. Designed by Instructables user XenonJohn, with help from software developer David Findlay, the Magic Music Table RFID was designed to let a disable child (or other such handicapped user) select albums to play back from an iPod touch playlist.... |
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