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Renault unleashes more details on electric Twizy trio

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 03:03 PM PDT

Renault unleashes more details on electric Twizy trio


Renault unleashes more details on electric Twizy trio
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Renault, UK More details, albeit of the UK-only flavor, have emerged on the upcoming trio of Renault Twizy electric two-seaters. Across the pond, French automaker Renault will offer three variations of the quirky Twizy: Urban, Colour and Technic. The bargain-basement version, the Urban, will start at £6,690 ($10,452 U.S....

Near-Final Motorola Spyder And Xoom 2 Photos Leaked

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 03:03 PM PDT

Near-Final Motorola Spyder And Xoom 2 Photos Leaked


Near-Final Motorola Spyder And Xoom 2 Photos Leaked
Motorola was being mighty cryptic with their teaser video yesterday, but some newly leaked photos may shine a light on what they've got in store for us come next week. Engadget managed to get their hands on some more shots of the new Motorola Spyder and Xoom tablet, and they're looking remarkably complete. The Spyder (also known as the Droid RAZR and Droid HD) now sports some Verizon branding and a funky...

Virgin Atlantic launches low-carbon fuel, aims to halve carbon footprint (video)

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 03:03 PM PDT

Virgin Atlantic launches low-carbon fuel, aims to halve carbon footprint (video)


Virgin Atlantic launches low-carbon fuel, aims to halve carbon footprint (video)
Richard Branson was in London today to announce "one of the most exciting developments of our lifetime." Right, so that'd be SpaceShipFour, we presume, capable of landing on the moon? No, not quite, but a low-carbon fuel would definitely be our second guess. Virgin Atlantic is partnering with LanzaTech, a company that specializes in carbon re-use technology, to recycle waste gasses from 65 percent of the world's steel mills....

Motorola Spyder and Xoom 2 turn up in more leaked shots

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 02:24 PM PDT

Motorola Spyder and Xoom 2 turn up in more leaked shots


Motorola Spyder and Xoom 2 turn up in more leaked shots
We've already seen Motorola's new Xoom 2 tablet(s) and Spyder smartphone (otherwise known as the Droid HD) turn up in a few leaked shots, and we've now received a handful more that are said to show both devices in their near final form. That includes a Verizon logo on both the front and back of the Spyder for the first time (though that's not exactly unexpected), and the Xoom 2 (the...

Tesla Motors, Panasonic finalize lithium-ion cell deal for Model S

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 01:44 PM PDT

Tesla Motors, Panasonic finalize lithium-ion cell deal for Model S


Tesla Motors, Panasonic finalize lithium-ion cell deal for Model S
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors Tesla Motors today announced it has secured a deal to get lithium-ion cells from Japan's Panasonic for its upcoming Model S sedan, a move Tesla says will allow it to keep its sedan priced as promised. Terms of the deal call for Panasonic to supply Tesla with enough li-ion cells for 80,000 Model S sedans over the next four years....

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 01:44 PM PDT

T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review


T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II review
What else is there to say? Whether in its original, exotic exterior, its lightly changed but rather more accessible AT&T-flavored model, or the decidedly Epic Sprint version, the Samsung Galaxy S II has never failed to impress us. In fact, we called that first release "the best Android smartphone yet" and still, nearly six months later, it sits mighty close to the top of the pile -- if not squarely at...

Logitech Harmony Link review

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 01:43 PM PDT

Logitech Harmony Link review


Logitech Harmony Link review
A first encounter with a multitouch device gets any active imagination running, so of course a home theater fan thinks it could make for the ultimate remote. But can any of that promise be realized in the dead zone that is the consumer remote control space? The leader of that dead zone is ready to give it a try with the Harmony Link -- a WiFi-to-IR bridge that allows you to...

GM's Reuss: 2012 will reveal true demand for the Chevy Volt

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT

GM's Reuss: 2012 will reveal true demand for the Chevy Volt


GM's Reuss: 2012 will reveal true demand for the Chevy Volt
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM How bad do people want the Chevrolet Volt? We're not the only ones who don't actually know, if General Motors' president of North American operations, Mark Reuss, is to be believed. Reuss said recently that we'll have to patiently wait until mid-2012 to see how big actual demand for the Volt really is. Late last week, our buds over at Plugin Cars posed a Volt versus cheaper...

ITT unveils GhostRider encryption device capable of securing US Army smartphones

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT

ITT unveils GhostRider encryption device capable of securing US Army smartphones


ITT unveils GhostRider encryption device capable of securing US Army smartphones
That may look like a Motorola Atrix, but it's actually something known as the GhostRider -- a new encryption device that could go a long way toward securing the Army's smartphones. Developed by defense company ITT, this revamped handset would allow military personnel to transmit secure text messages and phone calls over the Army's network, even if they're out on the battlefield....

The T-Mobile Amaze 4G Review: A Nice Camera In A Big Phone

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT

The T-Mobile Amaze 4G Review: A Nice Camera In A Big Phone


The T-Mobile Amaze 4G Review: A Nice Camera In A Big Phone
Short Version: Shutterbugs will love this well-built and powerful Android phone, but folks looking for thin and light may want to look elsewhere. Features: 8 megapixel camera 4G Support Android 2.3 16 GB on board memory/MicroSD card support $259 with contract Pros: Great camera Fast processor Great interface Cons: Big and heavy Some issues with low-light shots Casing and screen take fingerprints and dirt   The Phone The Amaze 4G is by all rights a bog-standard Gingerbread phone with a very specific purpose....

ViewSonic ViewPad 10e coming soon to UK and Netherlands?

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 12:24 PM PDT

ViewSonic ViewPad 10e coming soon to UK and Netherlands?


ViewSonic ViewPad 10e coming soon to UK and Netherlands?
Is ViewSonic about to surprise the UK and Netherlands with a new ViewPad? We haven't heard a single peep about the new tablet until the advert you can see above mysteriously leaked, at which point Viewsonic confirmed to Tablet Test that the device not only exists, but will be coming out "soon." The ViewPad 10e gets a 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 IPS display (that's the same size and resolution as the...

WildTangent Rolls Out Android Game Rentals For T-Mobile Customers

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT

WildTangent Rolls Out Android Game Rentals For T-Mobile Customers


WildTangent Rolls Out Android Game Rentals For T-Mobile Customers
It's no surprise that WildTangent and T-Mobile have been working on a way to let Android customers rent apps on the cheap, and today we get to see the fruits of their labor. WildTangent has announced that their Android app has already gone online and is ready to rent to games to the magenta-clad masses. At time of writing, WildTangent's game catalog currently offers users access to nearly 40 games from fan-favorite...

Want To Be Ready for iOS 5 Tomorrow? Get iTunes 10.5 Now

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT

Want To Be Ready for iOS 5 Tomorrow? Get iTunes 10.5 Now


Want To Be Ready for iOS 5 Tomorrow? Get iTunes 10.5 Now
If you're not already running on the developer build of iOS 5 (whether you're an actual developer, or a cough-cough-yeah-for-sure-I'm-totally-a-"developer"-shut-up-and-give-me-iOS-5), tomorrow's the big day. After roughly 4 months of Beta builds, iOS 5 is finally launching to everybody. Before you can dive in, though, you'll need iTunes 10.5 — anything less just won't do the trick....

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus WiFi approved by FCC

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:45 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus WiFi approved by FCC


Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus WiFi approved by FCC
Yesterday we brought you news of pre-orders, and today we can confirm that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus has passed the exhaustive scrutinizing that the FCC does so well. The version that had its insides prodded with multimeters and suchlike was the 16GB WiFi model, with no talk of any other mobile wireless capability....

ASUS Zenbook UX21 and UX31 headed to the US October 12, starting at $999

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:44 AM PDT

ASUS Zenbook UX21 and UX31 headed to the US October 12, starting at $999


ASUS Zenbook UX21 and UX31 headed to the US October 12, starting at $999
Back in May, when we first got hands-on with ASUS' UX21 and UX31 laptops, it was to be one of our first encounters with the kind of ultrathin PC that Intel's now marketing as Ultrabooks. Since then, a lot's happened -- we've seen a handful of similarly skinny notebooks, with Acer's Aspire S3 beating them all to market....

Chevy Cruze Diesel: 1 tank, 8 countries, 587 miles, 42 mpg

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Chevy Cruze Diesel: 1 tank, 8 countries, 587 miles, 42 mpg


Chevy Cruze Diesel: 1 tank, 8 countries, 587 miles, 42 mpg
Filed under: Diesel, Chevrolet, Europe/EU It's coming to the U.S. in 2013, so that means it's time to start figuring out what to expect of the diesel Chevrolet Cruze. To find out, Detroit News reporter Scott Burgess set out on a journey with a simple goal: To see if the oil-burning Chevy Cruze diesel could make its way through eight European countries on a single tank of fuel....

The Engadget Show returns Friday, October 21st -- win a ticket to the taping!

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:04 AM PDT

The Engadget Show returns Friday, October 21st -- win a ticket to the taping!


The Engadget Show returns Friday, October 21st -- win a ticket to the taping!
Are you ready for this? We're dropping another Engadget Show on your head next Friday, October 21st! This time out, we'll be celebrating Halloween early, with a costume contest, a trip to New York Comic Con and all manner of additional surprises. The Engadget Show is sponsored by Sprint and will take place in our intimate NYC studio, so if you want to get in, you'll need to win a ticket in...

Photoshop contest: send us your best / most terrifying Frankengadget

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 11:04 AM PDT

Photoshop contest: send us your best / most terrifying Frankengadget


Photoshop contest: send us your best / most terrifying Frankengadget
Sure, you like playing with gadgets, but have you ever tried your hand at building one of your own? Well, here's your chance! We're going to clear some space in the lab and let you create your very own Frankengadget[TM] -- think Zombie Keepon, iGalaxy Tab or even an iPhone with a -- gasp -- micro-USB port....

Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout... with 6.2-liter VXR8

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 10:14 AM PDT

Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout... with 6.2-liter VXR8


Vauxhall wins fuel economy shootout... with 6.2-liter VXR8
Filed under: MPG, GM, Suzuki It's not out of the question to think that Vauxhall could win a shootout for the best fuel economy. But you'd figure the honors would be taken by something like the Ampera plug-in hybrid or one of its EcoFlex models, not the VXR8 muscle sedan, what with its huge 6.2-liter V8 engine....

Apple releases iTunes 10.5 with iTunes in the Cloud

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 10:14 AM PDT

Apple releases iTunes 10.5 with iTunes in the Cloud


Apple releases iTunes 10.5 with iTunes in the Cloud
As far as iTunes updates go this is a pretty big one -- Apple has just released version 10.5, which adds iTunes in the Cloud. You know where to find it. Developing...Apple releases iTunes 10.5 with iTunes in the Cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 13:12:00 EDT....

Live from CTIA's day one keynote with Dan Hesse, Dan Mead and Ralph de la Vega

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 09:33 AM PDT

Live from CTIA's day one keynote with Dan Hesse, Dan Mead and Ralph de la Vega


Live from CTIA's day one keynote with Dan Hesse, Dan Mead and Ralph de la Vega
We're seated for the official kickoff of this week's CTIA Enterprise & Applications show, the opening keynote address. Today we'll have the pleasure to hear from the Dan Hesse, Dan Mead and Ralph de la Vega, the CEOs of Sprint, Verizon Wireless and AT&T (respectively). The topic: "Return of the Titans -- carrier insights." We can't be quite certain yet as to what this entails, but we expect many of these...

HTC Radar review

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 09:33 AM PDT

HTC Radar review


HTC Radar review
It took life as the Omega, but it didn't take long for HTC's Mango handset for the masses to be christened the Radar. Alongside the higher-end Titan (with its gigantic 4.7-inch screen and souped-up 1.5GHz CPU), it holds the potential to replace numerous devices in the company's Windows Phone lineup -- the Trophy, Mozart and HD7 all come to mind....

Edison2 eVLC nabs shocking EPA rating of 245 MPGe

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:52 AM PDT

Edison2 eVLC nabs shocking EPA rating of 245 MPGe


Edison2 eVLC nabs shocking EPA rating of 245 MPGe
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, MPG, Lightweight It's not quite 310 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), but even at 245 MPGe, the Edison2 eVLC is certainly one of the most efficient vehicles to have ever completed EPA-accredited tests. That's right, in tests conducted at Roush Laboratories, the electric version of the X-Prize-winning Edison2 prototype Very Light Car (eVLC) returned a shocking 245 MPGe using the EPA-derived 5-cycle testing method....

First Nokia 800 ads spotted, announcing the arrival WP7 for Finnish faithful

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:52 AM PDT

First Nokia 800 ads spotted, announcing the arrival WP7 for Finnish faithful


First Nokia 800 ads spotted, announcing the arrival WP7 for Finnish faithful
Nokia keeps promising that its first Windows Phone 7 device will be shipping by the end of the year and, though the company is cutting it close, we may actually see that vow fulfilled. It's already been caught in spy shots a few times over, but now marketing materials for the Nokia 800 have started to leak out....

Grooveshark Signs Deals With DashGo & NuGroove Records

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:52 AM PDT

Grooveshark Signs Deals With DashGo & NuGroove Records


Grooveshark Signs Deals With DashGo & NuGroove Records
Streaming music service Grooveshark is today announcing it has signed new licensing deals with worldwide distribution network DashGo and indie label NuGroove Records. DashGo is the larger deal, representing 115 labels, more than 4,5000 banks and over 50,000 tracks. NuGroove, meanwhile, is a small label with just over two dozen signed artists. DashGo's top labels include Delicious Vinyl and Time Records, and its top bands are Coconut Records and Rock Mafia....

Archos 101 G9 tablet goes on sale, 8GB version now $370

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:51 AM PDT

Archos 101 G9 tablet goes on sale, 8GB version now $370


Archos 101 G9 tablet goes on sale, 8GB version now $370
After popping up at IFA, and teasing us with the whole 'pre-sale' thing, the Archos 101 G9 is finally ready to empty your wallet. We've only seen it on the company's store so far, where the base model's available now bearing a $370 price tag, with no sign of the 250GB variant yet....

BlackBerry Internet Outage Strikes Again While Investors Get Antsy

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:51 AM PDT

BlackBerry Internet Outage Strikes Again While Investors Get Antsy


BlackBerry Internet Outage Strikes Again While Investors Get Antsy
Oh boy. As if yesterday's BIS outage wasn't bad enough for RIM, it looks like whatever solution they managed to cook up isn't quite doing the trick. Reports of yet another outage have begun to make the rounds, and users in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East are once again unable to browse the web, send emails, or fire off BBM messages. RIM has acknowledged the issue via their official BlackBerryHelp Twitter...

BlackBerry services offline for some in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Agai...

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:51 AM PDT

BlackBerry services offline for some in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Again. (update: RIM confirms India, South America, too)


BlackBerry services offline for some in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Again. (update: RIM confirms India, South America, too)
Well, RIM, things really aren't looking good for you over in EMEA, are they now? We've received several reports of a second BlackBerry outage for the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, and our friends over at T-Mobile UK and Vodafone Egypt have confirmed again on Twitter, just several hours after RIM tweeted that service had been restored....

Nintendo 3DS expansion up for pre-order in Japan, ready to bulk up consoles in D...

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:12 AM PDT

Nintendo 3DS expansion up for pre-order in Japan, ready to bulk up consoles in December


Nintendo 3DS expansion up for pre-order in Japan, ready to bulk up consoles in December
Ever feel like your life is one right hand circle pad short of perfection? We've got some good news if you happen to live in Japan -- Nintendo's 3DS Expansion Slide Pad is now available for pre-order via Amazon in that country. Sure, not everyone out there is excited about the thing, but aside from some obvious problems with bulk, we didn't find it entirely unpleasant during our hands-on time at...

Raytheon shows off TransTalk speech translator for Android, hopes to find a home...

Posted: 11 Oct 2011 08:11 AM PDT

Raytheon shows off TransTalk speech translator for Android, hopes to find a home in the Army's app store


Raytheon shows off TransTalk speech translator for Android, hopes to find a home in the Army's app store
We've already heard about some of the smartphone apps that may or may not eventually find their way into the Army's own app store, and Raytheon is now hoping that it'll be tapped it to provide a key one. As Wired's Danger Room reports, the company has developed a new version of its TransTalk app for Android phones, which is able to translate speech from English to Arabic, Dari and Pashto...