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Fully Charged drives electric Mia microbus, discusses benefits of solar energy

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Fully Charged drives electric Mia microbus, discusses benefits of solar energy


Fully Charged drives electric Mia microbus, discusses benefits of solar energy
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Europe/EU, Videos Robert Llewellyn loves himself some plug-in cars, and he proves this on every episode of Fully Charged. In the latest video, Llewellyn discusses solar energy, including how his residential solar panel installation powers his Nissan Leaf 1,000 miles for less than nine bucks. Llewellyn finishes the episode with a drive in the quirky electric Mia microbus. As we learned at the 2011 Michelin Challenge Bibendum, the Mia is...

Chinese researchers create ping-pong playing robots, trash talk still needs work

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Chinese researchers create ping-pong playing robots, trash talk still needs work


Chinese researchers create ping-pong playing robots, trash talk still needs work
Wu and Kong are the latest additions to a pantheon of robot athletes. Sure, their eye-mounted motion-tracking cameras may not make for the most emotive games you'll ever see, but we can't help but be impressed by all those precision shots. The robot twins were developed at China's Zhejiang University and, we'll admit, compared to getting hustled at pool or being struck out by a baseball robot, there's something a bit...

Engadget Mobile Podcast 108 - 10.13.2011

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT

Engadget Mobile Podcast 108 - 10.13.2011



Engadget Mobile Podcast 108 - 10.13.2011
Live (er...pre-recorded!) from a single microphone in a San Diego Hotel room at an ungodly sleepless hour are your hosts, Myriam and Brad, fresh off the CTIA floor with heads full of hear and gossip, tied together here on the Engadget Mobile Podcast. Don't sleep, because they haven't. Host: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Daestro - Light Powered (Ghostly International) 00:01:43 - Engadget Distro is ready for download! 00:04:05 - iOS 5...

How To Hide iOS 5′s Annoying Newsstand Icon

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 03:01 PM PDT

How To Hide iOS 5′s Annoying Newsstand Icon


How To Hide iOS 5′s Annoying Newsstand Icon
So, you've upgraded to iOS 5. Look at all the new shiny things! iMessage! Notification Center! Newsstand! Wait, Newsstand? A special folder just for digital magazines and newspapers? Meh! Lets just go ahead and delete th… oh, you can't. It's okay, we'll just put it into another folder and… nope, you can't do that either. Well, you can — you're just not supposed to....

Jawbone's Up wristband warms up at AT&T store, wants you faster, stronger

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Jawbone's Up wristband warms up at AT&T store, wants you faster, stronger


Jawbone's Up wristband warms up at AT&T store, wants you faster, stronger
Jawbone's fitness-obsessed wristband appears to be closing in on the retail finish line. The Up pairs with what appears to be an iOS app, (no news on whether an Android version is in the pipeline), and will pile on the guilt about your disgustingly sedentary lifestyle. You can have the luxury of feeling like a weight loss reality show contestant by scheduling "get up and move" reminders when you've succumbed to...

Will The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Create Jobs?

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 02:21 PM PDT

Will The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Create Jobs?


Will The AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Create Jobs?
There have been plenty of questions over whether or not the proposed $39 billion acquisition of T-Mobile by AT&T is in the public interest. We've heard from competitors, senators, attorneys generals, and even the DOJ, who formally filed a complaint in federal court saying that "AT&T's elimination of T-Mobile as an independent, low-priced rival would remove a significant competitive force from the market." Today, it's the FCC who's asking the questions,...

New Nissan Hybrid Headed to US

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 02:21 PM PDT

New Nissan Hybrid Headed to US


New Nissan Hybrid Headed to US
The front-wheel-drive hybrid Altima will also get an improved CVT.

Honda kicks off production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:39 PM PDT

Honda kicks off production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas


Honda kicks off production of 2012 Civic Natural Gas
Filed under: Manufacturing/Plants, Honda, Natural Gas Let the natural gas revolution begin. Tuesday marked the start of mass production of the 2012 Civic Natural Gas at Honda Manufacturing of Indiana (HMIN). HMIN will rapidly ramp-up output of the Civic Natural Gas to meet anticipated demand for the clean-burning compact. As part of the ramp-up, HMIN has hired nearly 1,000 additional workers and will add a second shift on October 24 to double the facility's...

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

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:39 PM PDT

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


The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!
Hey guys! The Engadget Podcast is back! For real! This time out Tim and Brian will be joined for the first time by contributing editor Dante Cesa. You can join us as well at 5PM, and get your chat on after the break.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!...

Google Translate For Android Gets Upgraded “Conversation Mode”

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:38 PM PDT

Google Translate For Android Gets Upgraded "Conversation Mode"


Google Translate For Android Gets Upgraded "Conversation Mode"
Itching to strike up a conversation with a certain foreign someone, but the language barrier is too much to overcome? Never fear, you wannabe polyglot: the latest update to the Google Translate Android app adds 12 new languages to conversation mode. Conversation mode, if you haven't seen it, is a nifty feature exclusive to the Android version of Google Translate....

Google announces Q3 earnings: $9.72 billion in revenue, $2.73 billion net income...

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:38 PM PDT

Google announces Q3 earnings: $9.72 billion in revenue, $2.73 billion net income, 40 million Google+ users


Google announces Q3 earnings: $9.72 billion in revenue, $2.73 billion net income, 40 million Google+ users
Google's just announced its third quarter earnings and, as expected, the company's numbers are continuing on the upswing (even beating expectations). That includes $9.72 billion in revenue, which represents a 33 percent jump compared to the third quarter of 2010, along with $2.73 billion in net income, which is up from $2.17 billion a year ago....

Circuit City starts shipping Lenovo IdeaPad U400, reminds you it still exists

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 01:38 PM PDT

Circuit City starts shipping Lenovo IdeaPad U400, reminds you it still exists


Circuit City starts shipping Lenovo IdeaPad U400, reminds you it still exists
Remember Circuit City? It may no longer exist in your local mall (or alongside the 405) but somehow it's wangled a flock of Lenovo's new IdeaPad U400s -- ahead of the company's own official store. This thin yet powerful object of desire has a 14-inch 1366 x 768 Backlit LED screen, 6GB of DDR3 RAM, 1GB ATI Radeon HD6470M graphics and a 2.40GHz Intel Core i5-2430m processor....

Ubuntu 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot' now available to download

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Ubuntu 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot' now available to download


Ubuntu 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot' now available to download
In case you haven't been keeping an eye on the countdown, we thought we'd remind you that Ubuntu 11.10 -- otherwise known as Oneiric Ocelot -- is now available to download (completely free of charge, of course). That brings with it an updated version of the Unity interface that includes features like a new alt + tab switcher and "Lenses" with some expanded functionality instead of the previous "Places" feature --...

Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:57 PM PDT

Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19


Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19
Just like we'd heard, we'll be getting our first taste of Ice Cream Sandwich next week, on October 19th to be precise. Of course we've already had a whiff of what it looks like in a video, and sampling the new Music and Google+ apps gave us another good look....

GM's 2013 Chevrolet Spark electric dash graphic would be something, if it were true

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:16 PM PDT

GM's 2013 Chevrolet Spark electric dash graphic would be something, if it were true


GM's 2013 Chevrolet Spark electric dash graphic would be something, if it were true
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, GM To mark yesterday's unveiling of the electric 2013 Chevrolet Spark, GM released a new graphic showing the dashboard and an outline of the car. The computer-generated image of the Spark's dash displays the electric city car achieving a shocking 18 miles per kilowatt-hour. That's mighty impressive considering that most plug-ins return around four miles per kWh. While we didn't immediately notice this 18 mi/kWh readout, electric vehicle enthusiast...

Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:16 PM PDT

Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset


Nokia outs colorful 603 handset, coupled with NFC-equipped Luna Bluetooth headset
The leaves in your yard may be transitioning to the more subdued hues of autumn, but Nokia's new 603 smartphone certainly isn't. Available in six different back cover colors, this new Symbian Belle handset is powered by a 1GHz processor and boasts a 3.5-inch, capacitive touchscreen with 640 x 360 resolution....

Sprint to offer three levels of iPhone service, 'yellow' AppleCare+ repairs will...

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:16 PM PDT

Sprint to offer three levels of iPhone service, 'yellow' AppleCare+ repairs will cost $49


Sprint to offer three levels of iPhone service, 'yellow' AppleCare+ repairs will cost $49
Thinking about buying an iPhone 4S from Sprint? Depending on how clumsy you tend to be with mobile devices, you might want to consider adding the $99 AppleCare+ option at purchase, since those Total Equipment Protection plans are definitely out. A Sprint employee wrote in to detail us on upcoming service procedures, which include grouping a damaged device within three categories -- green, yellow and red -- after diagnosis....

Microsoft Inks Another Android Patent Deal, This Time With Quanta

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 12:16 PM PDT

Microsoft Inks Another Android Patent Deal, This Time With Quanta


Microsoft Inks Another Android Patent Deal, This Time With Quanta
The list of Microsoft's patent buddies has just gotten a little longer today: the company has announced that they have entered into yet another patent protection deal, this time with Taiwan-based Quanta Computers. Readers may recall that Microsoft's past partnerships range from big names like Samsung and HTC, to less prominent firms like General Dynamics Itronix. Unfortunately, the release is vague enough to ensure that we aren't privy to any specifics....

Next-gen Nissan Altima Hybrid to feature supercharged 2.5-liter, advanced CVT, l...

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:33 AM PDT

Next-gen Nissan Altima Hybrid to feature supercharged 2.5-liter, advanced CVT, li-ion battery


Next-gen Nissan Altima Hybrid to feature supercharged 2.5-liter, advanced CVT, li-ion battery
Filed under: Hybrid, Nissan The next-generation Nissan Altima mid-size sedan will likely be Nissan's first-ever vehicle sold in North America to be equipped with the automaker's in-house developed, front-wheel-drive hybrid system. The hybrid setup, due in 2013, will be replace the Toyota-based system that Nissan used in the now-axed Altima Hybrid, according to Masayuki Yasuoka, a senior exec in Nissan's next-generation powertrain group. Nissan's upcoming gas-electric setup will be loosely based on the hybrid...

Microsoft and Quanta ink patent licensing agreement, Android continues to print...

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:33 AM PDT

Microsoft and Quanta ink patent licensing agreement, Android continues to print money for its rival


Microsoft and Quanta ink patent licensing agreement, Android continues to print money for its rival
Microsoft's crossed yet another name off its patent licensing hit list, and this time the big red target lands squarely on Quanta. Under the undisclosed terms of the agreement, Android and Chrome-based devices manufactured by the Taiwanese OEM will be protected by Redmond's vast patent portfolio. Of course, this means MS'll receive royalties for granting access to its treasure trove of related IPs -- of which it has no dearth of...

Kickstarter hits a million backers, impoverished design students rejoice

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:33 AM PDT

Kickstarter hits a million backers, impoverished design students rejoice


Kickstarter hits a million backers, impoverished design students rejoice
Despite these shaky economic times, people still have the time -- and money -- for modded Arduino kits, iPhone lens and air guitar mods. Kickstarter users have now pledged over $100 million to projects, with the number of backers leaping from around 250,000 in September last year to over one million....

Rare and Ritzy Foods Are Hitting the Auction Blocks

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 11:33 AM PDT

Rare and Ritzy Foods Are Hitting the Auction Blocks


Rare and Ritzy Foods Are Hitting the Auction Blocks
Prestigious auction houses sell some of the world's most sought after works of art, jewelry and collectibles. But now rare and one-of-a-kind foods are slowly making their way into auction catalogs worldwide. 

AT&T's Ralph de la Vega: LTE phones to be leaner, retain charge longer

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:51 AM PDT

AT&T's Ralph de la Vega: LTE phones to be leaner, retain charge longer


AT&T's Ralph de la Vega: LTE phones to be leaner, retain charge longer
Could this turn out to be a wireless case of the tortoise and the hare? According to Ralph de la Vega, that answer is a resounding yes. In his keynote address at CTIA, the AT&T Mobility CEO announced plans to bring a line of thinner, less power-intensive smartphones to its recently launched, true 4G network....

4,000 Chargemaster plug-in vehicle chargers coming to UK in Polar deal

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:09 AM PDT

4,000 Chargemaster plug-in vehicle chargers coming to UK in Polar deal


4,000 Chargemaster plug-in vehicle chargers coming to UK in Polar deal
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, UK It's time for the UK to go Polar. That's the name of a new scheme that calls for a UK-wide network of plug-in vehicles charging points to be installed. What's even more interesting is that every penny of the Polar initiative comes not from the government, but from private investments. The scheme, which is backed by Chargemaster, will install residential charging points for a fee of only £95 ($149...

EcoATM offers instant money for your old phone, we go hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011...

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:09 AM PDT

EcoATM offers instant money for your old phone, we go hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video)


EcoATM offers instant money for your old phone, we go hands-on at CTIA E&A 2011 (video)
Old-fashioned ATM meets modern-day phone recycling program. That's the idea behind EcoATM, a startup aimed to help reduce electronic waste and beef up your wallet at the same time. Of course, it's not a new concept: phone recycling programs have been around for a while now, helping you stay green by giving you some green....

Caption Contest: Mavis Beacon teaches biking

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:09 AM PDT

Caption Contest: Mavis Beacon teaches biking


Caption Contest: Mavis Beacon teaches biking
Pee-wee's beloved bicycle has nothing on this bad boy. The two-wheeler's got a full-sized keyboard, some big red knobs and a miniature screen on its handlebars, for those who have to do some serious content creation whilst weaving through traffic. Sure it's not the safest solution on the road, but inspiration can strike when you least expect it -- then again, so can oncoming cars. Michael: "Pen > sword, but car >...

AisleFinder Launches Supermarket API, An Open Source API For Groceries

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:09 AM PDT

AisleFinder Launches Supermarket API, An Open Source API For Groceries


AisleFinder Launches Supermarket API, An Open Source API For Groceries
Ask any developer working in this space, and they'll tell you that accurate grocery product information is hard to find via an API. To help solve this problem, the team from shopping list creator AisleFinder have launched Supermarket API, an open source API for the grocery industry. The new API contains product details on over 150,000 grocery items as well as aisle info for over 2,400 supermarkets in the U.S. Currently, the API provides access to...

ThingLink Launches Labs, First Project: Printable NFC-Enabled Images

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 10:09 AM PDT

ThingLink Launches Labs, First Project: Printable NFC-Enabled Images


ThingLink Launches Labs, First Project: Printable NFC-Enabled Images
ThingLink, a startup that lets you add rich media tags to online images, is today announcing the launch of an internal incubator called ThingLink Labs which will be a dedicated environment to create and productize innovations in the field of image interaction. The Labs' first project is Rich Media Notes, a printed version of ThingLink images, which will also include NFC tags. The new Notes, built-in collaboration with designer Klaus Haapaniemi, are being...

Policymakers cite reduced safety as a reason not to adopt 54.5 mpg CAFE standards

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 09:25 AM PDT

Policymakers cite reduced safety as a reason not to adopt 54.5 mpg CAFE standards


Policymakers cite reduced safety as a reason not to adopt 54.5 mpg CAFE standards
Filed under: MPG, Legislation and Policy, Lightweight, USAYesterday, a House of Representatives panel kicked off a hearing to review the Obama Administration's fuel economy standards of 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025. Today, U.S. regulators, including officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), are taking heat for a fuel-economy proposal that some policymakers say will result in more accident-related deaths. Those policymakers argue that in...

Duke Nukem 3D is coming to Android, old rope shares soar

Posted: 13 Oct 2011 09:25 AM PDT

Duke Nukem 3D is coming to Android, old rope shares soar


Duke Nukem 3D is coming to Android, old rope shares soar
There are a few rarefied moments in the conscious of the world that unify us all. For nerds of a certain age, it's that point in 1996 when we first heard those hideous but oft-quoted one-liners spilling out of Duke Nukem's pixellated mouth. Thanks to MachineWorks NorthWest and Tapjoy, very soon you'll be able to relive those moments over and over again on your Android device (running version 2.1 or above)....