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Ford Mustang getting a turbo?

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 02:42 PM PST

Ford Mustang getting a turbo?


Ford Mustang getting a turbo?
MPH or MPG?

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Myriad's Olivier Bartholot

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 02:42 PM PST

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Myriad's Olivier Bartholot


Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Myriad's Olivier Bartholot
Find out everything you've ever wanted to know about Myriad -- and more -- courtesy of the company's product VP, Olivier Bartholot, who will be joining us on stage at 6PM ET.Continue reading Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Myriad's Olivier BartholotLive from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Myriad's Olivier Bartholot originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:30:00 EDT....

Toshiba 5.1-inch prototype tablet eyes-on

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 02:42 PM PST

Toshiba 5.1-inch prototype tablet eyes-on


Toshiba 5.1-inch prototype tablet eyes-on
Those 13- and 7.7-inch Toshiba concepts were pretty sweet, but what if you're in the mood something in slightly odder aspect ratio? The company had another prototype, one that we couldn't convince them to take out of its glass case, that's not unlike the Intel MID that was floating around back in 2008 and 2009....

Razer Blade spotted at CES 2012, now rocking SSD and functional trackpad (video)

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 02:42 PM PST

Razer Blade spotted at CES 2012, now rocking SSD and functional trackpad (video)


Razer Blade spotted at CES 2012, now rocking SSD and functional trackpad (video)
Back in September, we got our hands on the 17-inch gaming behemoth from Razer. There was only one snag: the trackpad wasn't fully functional yet. There were screens in place, but we weren't able to test out all of the controls. Here at CES, we were able to get a quick hands-on with a final consumer model, ready to start dominating your next Skyrim marathon....

U.S. diesel auto sales up 27% in 2011 while hybrid share shrinks

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

U.S. diesel auto sales up 27% in 2011 while hybrid share shrinks


U.S. diesel auto sales up 27% in 2011 while hybrid share shrinks
Filed under: Diesel, Hybrid, USA A plethora of new diesel offerings is driving sales, according to a new report from the Diesel Technology Forum. Sales of diesels rose 27.4 percent in 2011, according to numbers from HybridCars.com and market researchers Baum and Associates. The Diesel Technology Forum pegs the overall market growth in 2011 at 10.2 percent, putting diesels' increase considerably ahead of the curve....

Panasonic unveils Infinite Black Ultra Panel plasmas for 2012 (eyes-on)

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

Panasonic unveils Infinite Black Ultra Panel plasmas for 2012 (eyes-on)


Panasonic unveils Infinite Black Ultra Panel plasmas for 2012 (eyes-on)
The leader in plasmas TVs keeps stepping up its game with 16 new 3D models for 2012 and one lonely 2D set. At the top of the line is the VT50 series -- 4 is unlucky in Japan -- featuring the new Infinite Black Ultra Panel with blacker blacks then the 2011 VT35 and 24,576 steps of gradation, which should provide more detail in dark scenes....

NXP gesture smart card adds another layer of security to NFC data, we go hands-o...

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

NXP gesture smart card adds another layer of security to NFC data, we go hands-on (video)


NXP gesture smart card adds another layer of security to NFC data, we go hands-on (video)
With the rapidly expanding proliferation of Near-Field Communication (NFC), concerns about its security and privacy are growing right along with it. There's plenty of worries fluttering about that personal information stored in NFC tags and mobile payment applications could easily be snagged if someone steals your stuff. While most existing services like Google Wallet are heavily focused on security, there are still several other uses of NFC technology that are largely...

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Ford's Paul Mascarenas

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Ford's Paul Mascarenas


Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Ford's Paul Mascarenas
Not enough car talk yesterday? Good news, Ford's chief technical officer Paul Mascarenas will be stopping by the booth today to talk cars with Tim. Join in at 5PM ET today after the break.Continue reading Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Ford's Paul MascarenasLive from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Ford's Paul Mascarenas originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:30:00 EDT....

ioSafe Solo G3 hands-on

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

ioSafe Solo G3 hands-on


ioSafe Solo G3 hands-on
After the heavy stench of ozone started to clear, ioSafe officially took the wraps off the Solo G3 -- the latest in its line of fire and waterproof storage solutions. Unlike previous models this one actually manages to ditch the fan, and therefore runs almost completely silent in operation. The G3 isn't for those looking for an inconspicuous device....

Sony Vaio Hybrid and Slate tablet concepts showcase new form factors, flexibile...

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

Sony Vaio Hybrid and Slate tablet concepts showcase new form factors, flexibile materials (video)


Sony Vaio Hybrid and Slate tablet concepts showcase new form factors, flexibile materials (video)
Black, bezeled and rectangular? That's pretty much the go-to design for tablets nowadays. But lately Sony's been straying from the pack and taking a different aesthetic tack, which it recently showcased with the Tablet S and P. On the showroom floor at CES, however, the company had two newer models secured behind glass to give consumers a sense of future form factors....

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on


Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV hands-on
We got a hint of Sharp's plans during its CES 2012 press conference two days ago, but really nothing can prepare you for the sight of the company's 7,680x4,320 resolution 85-inch Super Hi-Vision 8K LCD. No matter how close we got, we still couldn't see the pixels, and the video reels being demonstrated showed an almost unimaginable level of detail....

Watch the Engadget Mobile Podcast CES edition, live tonight at 11PM ET!

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

Watch the Engadget Mobile Podcast CES edition, live tonight at 11PM ET!


Watch the Engadget Mobile Podcast CES edition, live tonight at 11PM ET!
Nope, it's not a typo, folks: for tonight's CES 2012 podcast we're getting in front of a camera to discuss all of the latest happenings in Las Vegas. And there's a lot to talk about, too, so you won't want to miss seeing us rant live for a change! So join Myriam Joire, Sean Cooper (yes, the Sean Cooper) and Brad Molen as we show off some of the phones announced...

Engadget Podcast 273: CES 2012 Day 3 - 01.11.2012

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 01:51 PM PST

Engadget Podcast 273: CES 2012 Day 3 - 01.11.2012



Engadget Podcast 273: CES 2012 Day 3 - 01.11.2012
Although it was the first official day of CES, it was third day in week-long marathon for us. Join us as we hit our trade show stride--live (ok, not exactly live, but close enough) from the Central Hall at the Las Vegas Convention Center with PCMag's Dan Costa. Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater, Darren Murph, Guest: Dan Costa (PCMag) Producer: Trent Wolbe 00:00:20 - PCMag editor-in-chief Dan Costa 00:01:30 - Engadget CES 2012 Trailer Tour 00:07:25 -...

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV preview

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV preview


Sharp 8K Super Hi-Vision LCD, 4K TV and Freestyle wireless LCD HDTV preview
We got a hint of Sharp's plans during its CES 2012 press conference two days ago, but really nothing can prepare you for the sight of the company's 7,680x4,320 resolution 85-inch Super Hi-Vision 8K LCD. No matter how close we got, we still couldn't see the pixels, and the video reels being demonstrated showed an almost unimaginable level of detail....

ioSafe gives shocking demo of Thunderbolt Rugged Portable prototype (video)

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

ioSafe gives shocking demo of Thunderbolt Rugged Portable prototype (video)


ioSafe gives shocking demo of Thunderbolt Rugged Portable prototype (video)
Every year ioSafe has some absurd demo to show off just how tough its rugged hard drives are. They've already played with fire and peppered a portable model with buckshot. This year the company turned to an eight-foot tall Tesla coil and pointed its bolts of current at a prototype Thunderbolt model of its Rugged Portable -- which the company hopes to ship sometime in Q2....

Polaroid cameras back from the dead (again) after deal with Vivitar-owner Sakar

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

Polaroid cameras back from the dead (again) after deal with Vivitar-owner Sakar


Polaroid cameras back from the dead (again) after deal with Vivitar-owner Sakar
Polaroid's heart stopped beating a long time ago, but its brand has marched on in a number of zombified licensing agreements and celebrity hook-ups. The latest of those deals, however, might just have a glimmer of soul in its bugged-out eyes: Sakar International, the long-time owner of Vivitar, has acquired the rights to develop a "line of Polaroid-branded digital still cameras and digital video products" for sale in North America and...

Microsoft's CES 2013 floor space sells in record time

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

Microsoft's CES 2013 floor space sells in record time


Microsoft's CES 2013 floor space sells in record time
Microsoft may not be so hot on CES these days, but that doesn't mean other companies aren't lined up for prime floor real estate. According to sources over at CNET, Redmond's booth space was sold to Dish and Chinese electronics manufacturer Hisense in about 45 minutes. Not word on whether an exuberant Ryan Seacrest is part of the package.Microsoft's CES 2013 floor space sells in record time originally appeared on Engadget...

Fujifilm X-Pro1 interchangeable lens camera preview (video)

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:59 PM PST

Fujifilm X-Pro1 interchangeable lens camera preview (video)


Fujifilm X-Pro1 interchangeable lens camera preview (video)
The interchangeable lens camera market grew by one this week, following Fujifilm's confirmation of its new X-Pro1. The 16 megapixel APS-C ILC may be in fact be a mirrorless model, but company reps prefer that you don't use "the M-word," insisting that the shooter stands alone in its own category as a "premium" interchangeable lens camera....

On The Heels Of Hiring Skype’s Former Strategy Boss, Urban Airship Hits 10 Billi...

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:07 PM PST

On The Heels Of Hiring Skype's Former Strategy Boss, Urban Airship Hits 10 Billion Notifications Pushed


On The Heels Of Hiring Skype's Former Strategy Boss, Urban Airship Hits 10 Billion Notifications Pushed
Urban Airship has been working pretty hard of late to plant itself firmly on the "Startups to Watch" list. The Portland and San Francisco-based startup, a platform provider that gives developers a simple way to build in-app purchases and push notifications into their mobile apps, grabbed some media attention when it acquired SimpleGeo back in October for $3 million....

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with RIM's Alec Saunders

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:06 PM PST

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with RIM's Alec Saunders


Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with RIM's Alec Saunders
We've got lots of questions for RIM's Alec Saunders -- thankfully, he'll be joining us at 3:30PM ET on our Engadget stage. Join along after the break.Continue reading Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with RIM's Alec SaundersLive from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with RIM's Alec Saunders originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 EDT....

2013 Honda Accord to be offered as plug-in hybrid

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:06 PM PST

2013 Honda Accord to be offered as plug-in hybrid


2013 Honda Accord to be offered as plug-in hybrid
Does new design play it safe or smart?

Panasonic HDTVs show off Time Warner Cable IPTV app with live streaming channels...

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:06 PM PST

Panasonic HDTVs show off Time Warner Cable IPTV app with live streaming channels, DVR access


Panasonic HDTVs show off Time Warner Cable IPTV app with live streaming channels, DVR access
Time Warner launched the TWCable TV live streaming app for iPad last year (Android streaming coming soon), and now at CES Panasonic is showing off a version for TVs. While it's still streaming TV channels from the internet just like the tablet version, the one Panasonic is demonstrating also has DLNA streaming access to anything stored in DVRs on the same home network....

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Dell's Brian Pitstick

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:06 PM PST

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Dell's Brian Pitstick


Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Dell's Brian Pitstick
Dell's executive director, mobile product marketing, Brian Pitstick will be taking to the Engadget stage today at 3PM ET to discuss the company's line of XPS products. Follow along after the break.Continue reading Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Dell's Brian PitstickLive from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Dell's Brian Pitstick originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:30:00 EDT....

Microsoft builds TV subscription service, cancels release due to high licensing...

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:06 PM PST

Microsoft builds TV subscription service, cancels release due to high licensing costs


Microsoft builds TV subscription service, cancels release due to high licensing costs
Still holding out for a subscription based TV service from Microsoft? It might be time to hang those hopes up to dry, according to Reuters, the big M has scrapped its plans for a television service in reaction to high licensing costs. The service was said to feature voice and motion control for navigation, and would have offered new content and live programming to users for a monthly fee....

IK Multimedia reveals trio of iRig iOS accessories for mobile podcasting and mus...

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 12:06 PM PST

IK Multimedia reveals trio of iRig iOS accessories for mobile podcasting and music making


IK Multimedia reveals trio of iRig iOS accessories for mobile podcasting and music making
Its no secret that many musicians use their iPhones and iPads to help them craft their tunes, and go-anywhere podcasting holds great appeal for many others. To serve such folks, IK Multimedia has unveiled three new peripherals joining the likes of its AmpliTube adapter and iMic accessories: the iRig MIC Cast, iRig MIX, and iRig Stomp....

2013 Mazda CX-5 achieves best-in-class 26/35 mpg EPA rating

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:15 AM PST

2013 Mazda CX-5 achieves best-in-class 26/35 mpg EPA rating


2013 Mazda CX-5 achieves best-in-class 26/35 mpg EPA rating
Filed under: MPG, Mazda, Legislation and Policy Mazda has released the official EPA fuel economy figures for its 2013 CX-5, and as anticipated, the new compact crossover has achieved an all-important best-in-class designation. The front-wheel-drive, six-speed manual-equipped CX-5 is rated at 26 miles per gallon city and 35 mpg, thanks to Mazda's efficient Skyactiv direct-injection 2.0-liter inline-four....

Shazam launches new Player app, lets you get to know your jams better

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:15 AM PST

Shazam launches new Player app, lets you get to know your jams better


Shazam launches new Player app, lets you get to know your jams better
Shazam today released its first fully new app since the launch of the familiar self-titled music tagging app. The new, simply-named Shazam Player offers up streaming lyrics, YouTube videos, concert dates and lets you make playlists on the go. You can also share your favorites via Facebook and Twitter, to properly avoid becoming a musical shut-in....

Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q180 HTPC hands-on

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:15 AM PST

Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q180 HTPC hands-on


Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q180 HTPC hands-on
Lenovo's IdeaCentre Q180 is touted by Lenovo as the world's smallest desktop PC. Coupled with a Blu-ray drive -- literally, using magnets to hold the Q180 to the drive and a USB adapter -- and an N5902 keypad the tiny IdeaCentre would make an amazing and unobtrusive HTPC. Powered by a 2.13GHz Intel Atom dual-core CPU the Q180 connects to your peripherals via HDMI, USB 3.0, or VGA....

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Pantech's Erin Magee

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Pantech's Erin Magee


Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Pantech's Erin Magee
Got questions about Pantech's line of mobile devices? Marketing Director Erin Magee's got answers. And demos? Yeah, he's got some of the those too. He'll be joining us today on the Engadget stage at 2:30PM ET. Follow along after the break.Continue reading Live from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Pantech's Erin MageeLive from the Engadget CES Stage: an interview with Pantech's Erin Magee originally appeared on Engadget on Wed,...

Plextor announces M3 Pro SSD with 24nm flash and 7mm form factor

Posted: 11 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

Plextor announces M3 Pro SSD with 24nm flash and 7mm form factor


Plextor announces M3 Pro SSD with 24nm flash and 7mm form factor
Bored by Plextor's safe and steady M3S? Then ponder on its new performance model, the 2.5-inch, SATAIII-sporting M3 Pro. It notches up random read/write speeds by around seven percent to 75,000/69,000 IOPs, while sequential read/writes have also had a marginal bump to 540MB/s and 450MB/s. It's not yet clear how much the new drives will cost when they reach stores in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB varieties next month, but the use...