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The Prius X Parlee bike concept can read your mind, literally

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 01:46 PM PST

The Prius X Parlee bike concept can read your mind, literally


The Prius X Parlee bike concept can read your mind, literally
Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, On Two Wheels Remember the Prius Project No. 011, the bicycle with the hybrid's heritage? Well, the elegant two-wheeler from Parlee Cycles has a feature we didn't mention before: it can read your mind. Using a special helmet, the Prius X Parlee (PXP) can shift gears when you think about, well, shifting gears....

Fly Or Die: Giving Oink A Try

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 01:46 PM PST

Fly Or Die: Giving Oink A Try


Fly Or Die: Giving Oink A Try
I've been writing a lot about Oink, the new mobile app from Milk, Kevin Rose's current startup. Oink launched about ten days ago (you still need an invite to unlock all of its features), and Kevin Rose gave me a demo the day it launched. In this episode of Fly or Die, we give Oink a try. Oink is a way to rate things in the physical world on an extremely granular...

$100 Kobo Touch with Offers ships in '2-3 weeks,' serves you ads between reads f...

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 01:46 PM PST

$100 Kobo Touch with Offers ships in '2-3 weeks,' serves you ads between reads for a one-time discount


$100 Kobo Touch with Offers ships in '2-3 weeks,' serves you ads between reads for a one-time discount
Well, would ya look at this? Apparently, Kobo's unceremoniously launched a new variant of the Touch eReader on its webstore -- this time "with offers," priced at $99.99 (down from the regular's $130). According the company, this six-incher is identical to its original Kobo Touch, but will display advertisements when you're not reading -- namely, while it's off, in sleep mode and across other "discreet" areas when it's on....

Why Apple isn't releasing a TV

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 12:19 PM PST

Why Apple isn't releasing a TV


Why Apple isn't releasing a TV
The internet was ablaze upon the release of the Steve Job's biography about a particularly interesting quote that seemed to reveal that Apple would release a TV. This is just as exciting a proposition as it was four years ago to smartphone users who dreamed that Apple would fix the mobile phone....

Amazon bringing 400 magazines, newspapers, flame retardants to Kindle Fire

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 10:50 AM PST

Amazon bringing 400 magazines, newspapers, flame retardants to Kindle Fire


Amazon bringing 400 magazines, newspapers, flame retardants to Kindle Fire
It's been a busy week for the Kindle Fire. First came news that Amazon would be bringing Facebook, Hulu and "several thousand" other apps to its forthcoming tablet, and now, we've got confirmation that hundreds of magazines and newspapers are on their way, as well. Yesterday, the company announced that more than 400 "full-color" titles will be available on the Kindle Fire Newsstand, including Us Weekly, The New Yorker and Reader's...

LG might show off Google TV hardware at CES

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 09:22 AM PST

LG might show off Google TV hardware at CES


LG might show off Google TV hardware at CES
Turns out the Apple TV isn't the only one to see rehashed rumors making the rounds, as Bloomberg has dredged up "people with knowledge of the project" to say LG could show off hardware featuring Google TV at CES 2012. Of course, slow-to-materialize new software apparently put a stop to LG, Sharp, and Toshiba's plans at last year's show, leaving Samsung and Vizio alone to bear the flag....

With NYC Museums Trips Come Yummy Food Options

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:37 AM PST

With NYC Museums Trips Come Yummy Food Options


With NYC Museums Trips Come Yummy Food Options
Grabbing lunch in a New York City while visiting a museum no longer means a rubbery ham sandwich. Now there are lots of delicious options, inside galleries and out.  But don't forget to lunch.

Delicious Apple Treats for Fall

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:37 AM PST

Delicious Apple Treats for Fall


Delicious Apple Treats for Fall
Fall is the best time for picking and cooking with fresh apples. Use up your supply with these two delicious sweet apple treats.

3DS to beat out original DS' first year sales, land killing blow during holiday...

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 08:37 AM PST

3DS to beat out original DS' first year sales, land killing blow during holiday season


3DS to beat out original DS' first year sales, land killing blow during holiday season
First 3DS sales were great, then not so much, and now things seem to be evening out somewhere around "normal." According to numbers released by Nintendo, the fledgling handheld is poised to break the original DS' first year sales numbers -- closing out its 8th month with 1.65 million units sold, or roughly 69 percent of its predecessor's 2.37 million first year sales....

Mobile Miscellany: week of November 7, 2011

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 07:08 AM PST

Mobile Miscellany: week of November 7, 2011


Mobile Miscellany: week of November 7, 2011
This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of November 7, 2011: Motorola's finding itself in the hot seat with the Advertising Standards Authority for its TV ads regarding the Defy (shown above)....

Richard Canny joins XL Hybrids board of directors

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 06:24 AM PST

Richard Canny joins XL Hybrids board of directors


Richard Canny joins XL Hybrids board of directors
Filed under: Hybrid, Th!nk (Think)The former CEO of Think Global has moved over to XL Hybrids. Richard Canny, who sometimes blogs for AutoblogGreen, joined the XL Hybrids board of directors this past week and said in a statement that he is ready to promote the company's aftermarket hybrid powertrain system that is supposed to improve fuel efficiency by up to 20 percent....

Quick Review: Kogeto Dot Panoramic iPhone 4/4S Add-On

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:39 AM PST

Quick Review: Kogeto Dot Panoramic iPhone 4/4S Add-On


Quick Review: Kogeto Dot Panoramic iPhone 4/4S Add-On
The Kogeto Dot isn't necessarily new. We spotted it back at TechCrunch Disrupt New York and found it to be quite the fun little iPhone accessory, but back then it was merely a prototype. Today, we've gotten our hands on the real deal and I have to say, I've had a pretty good time playing around with this little guy....

One Millionth Tower documentary elevates the art of HTML5

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 05:39 AM PST

One Millionth Tower documentary elevates the art of HTML5


One Millionth Tower documentary elevates the art of HTML5
Impressive demos of HTML5-based wizardry may be more common than ever now, but that doesn't mean there isn't still room to be impressed. One of latest to raise the bar is the One Millionth Tower documentary from the National Film Board of Canada's Highrise project. The main feature itself runs just over six minutes if you choose to simply sit back and watch, but things get quite a bit more interesting...

Logitech Alert Video Security System gets Dropbox support, lets you park 100GB o...

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 04:09 AM PST

Logitech Alert Video Security System gets Dropbox support, lets you park 100GB of footage in the cloud


Logitech Alert Video Security System gets Dropbox support, lets you park 100GB of footage in the cloud
We liked Logitech's Alert Video Security System when we took it for a week-long spin last year, which at that point allowed remote access to live HD camera footage, and video stored on your PC. But a new partnership with Dropbox adds cloud storage to the equation, letting you boot video directly to the web to supplement the PC- and microSD-based options already in place....

Orange's San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with...

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 02:41 AM PST

Orange's San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread


Orange's San Francisco II makes a surprise debut, continues midrange reign with Gingerbread
Got a taste for mid-range handsets with the swank appeal of jet set monikers? Good, then you have a seat firmly secured at Orange's table. Last year, the UK carrier delighted pay-as-you-go subs with its Eclair-infused San Francisco and now it's looking to serve up a second course. Leaked out by the operator's own Help & Support page, the San Francisco II ups the ante with an 800MHz ARM11 processor, 3.5-inch...

Facebook SlingPlayer revealed, proves you can't escape social networking (video)

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 01:13 AM PST

Facebook SlingPlayer revealed, proves you can't escape social networking (video)


Facebook SlingPlayer revealed, proves you can't escape social networking (video)
Add another future platform for SlingPlayer to the pile, as the company recently showed off this quick demo of streaming video through Facebook. While the old Sling.com streaming still works just fine, this one adds some new social features to the mix. That will let viewers share the shows and what they enjoy watching easily while not-so-coincidentally making sure their friends know they're watching TV via Slingbox....

People Now Watch Videos Nearly 30 Percent Longer On Tablets Than Desktops

Posted: 12 Nov 2011 12:29 AM PST

People Now Watch Videos Nearly 30 Percent Longer On Tablets Than Desktops


People Now Watch Videos Nearly 30 Percent Longer On Tablets Than Desktops
It may come as no surprise, but Americans are watching more and more online video. In fact, they're practically jonesin' for it. According to comScore's numbers, 182 million Americans watched online video content in September (for an average of 19.5 hours per viewer), while the U.S. video audience tallied a total of 39.8 billion video views....

Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos in the US due to faulty batteries

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 10:18 PM PST

Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos in the US due to faulty batteries


Apple is replacing first gen iPod nanos in the US due to faulty batteries
After offering to swap out a few faulty first gen iPod nanos in Korea back in 2009, it appears Apple has seen fit to get them out of owner's pockets here in the US too. An email just sent to registered owners (included after the break) and notice posted on its replacement program site inform users the affected units were sold between September 2005 and December 2006....

Apple iPhone 4S now available for $99... in Puerto Rico

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 08:52 PM PST

Apple iPhone 4S now available for $99... in Puerto Rico


Apple iPhone 4S now available for $99... in Puerto Rico
Sure, you can now purchase an unlocked iPhone 4S within the US officially, but folks in the outlying territory of Puerto Rico have some tempting options if they'll go the long-term contractual route. The region's division of carrier, Claro, is now selling the Siri-packed device starting at the low, low price of $99 for the 16GB model on-contract -- those scared of commitment can also snag it unlocked, albeit for a...

10 Cars That Make Us Thankful

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 08:09 PM PST

10 Cars That Make Us Thankful


10 Cars That Make Us Thankful
This Thanksgiving season offers a cornucopia of great cars.

Best AWDs for Winter Sports

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 08:09 PM PST

Best AWDs for Winter Sports


Best AWDs for Winter Sports
10 sports and 10 all-wheel-drive rides to get you there.

Scientists make magic auto-origami using ink and light (video)

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 07:26 PM PST

Scientists make magic auto-origami using ink and light (video)


Scientists make magic auto-origami using ink and light (video)
We've seen nano-origami and robo-origami, but nothing quite as rapid and simple as this. Researchers at North Carolina State University have figured out how to neatly fold plastic using infrared light and an inkjet printer. Deep black lines are printed onto the plastic sheets, which then absorb the light and cause the material to fold without anyone having to touch it....

Ford promises more AppLink love at CES, Evos on the show floor

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 06:42 PM PST

Ford promises more AppLink love at CES, Evos on the show floor


Ford promises more AppLink love at CES, Evos on the show floor
At CES last year, Ford's big news was twofold: the company unveiled its first EV in decades, the Focus Electric, and it spent plenty of time talking up AppLink, which brought a new degree of smartphone integration to Sync. We recently made a little stop by the company's Detroit R&D center where we were told not only to expect an announcement at the 2012 CES regarding a suite of new apps...

Adobe product manager fingers Apple for death of Flash Player for mobile

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 05:58 PM PST

Adobe product manager fingers Apple for death of Flash Player for mobile


Adobe product manager fingers Apple for death of Flash Player for mobile
Adobe's battles with Apple haven't exactly been a secret over the past couple of years, but the death of Flash Player for mobile has once again brought that drama to the fore. Mike Chambers, a lead product manager for Flash, took to his personal site today to shed some light on Adobe's rapid descent, pointing the finger squarely at Apple's refusal to adopt the player in its mobile OS....

Crash-Tested Chevy Volt Catches Fire

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 05:58 PM PST

Crash-Tested Chevy Volt Catches Fire


Crash-Tested Chevy Volt Catches Fire
Fire erupts in NHTSA parking lot 3 weeks after side-impact test.

Daihatsu bringing electric, fuel cell and efficient gas car to Tokyo Motor Show

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 05:14 PM PST

Daihatsu bringing electric, fuel cell and efficient gas car to Tokyo Motor Show


Daihatsu bringing electric, fuel cell and efficient gas car to Tokyo Motor Show
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, MPG, Tokyo Motor Show The quirkiness - i.e., stuff like this - continues. As a preview for the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Daihatsu has released images of the D-X, something called the Pico (above) and the FC Sho Case. As is totally expected, these concepts are heavy on the green, light on the possibility that they will eventually make it to production. Still, let's humor Daihatsu and imagine...

Amazon adds Hulu Plus, ESPN ScoreCenter to Kindle's Android apps, Nook Tablet lo...

Posted: 11 Nov 2011 04:29 PM PST

Amazon adds Hulu Plus, ESPN ScoreCenter to Kindle's Android apps, Nook Tablet loses its edge


Amazon adds Hulu Plus, ESPN ScoreCenter to Kindle's Android apps, Nook Tablet loses its edge
Not sufficiently amped up for the impending release of Amazon's first tablet? That could very well change as the Seattle-based company's just made its thousands-strong app pot a little sweeter. After reminding the product-buying populace a few days ago that the newly birthed Kindle Fire is, indeed, a tablet with access to a boatload of Android apps, Bezos and co....