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Engadget's gear of CES 2012

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 03:30 PM PST

Engadget's gear of CES 2012


Engadget's gear of CES 2012
We see an enormous number of gadgets each year at CES, and while the veil comes off a handful of notebooks, cameras and smartphones during the show, the gear that really makes the week for Engadget is our own. In each editor's gear bag, you'd likely be able to find a notebook, camera with external microphone, an Android / iOS / Windows Phone device, an AT&T LTE USB modem and enough...

CES 2012: tablet roundup

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 02:44 PM PST

CES 2012: tablet roundup


CES 2012: tablet roundup
Couldn't keep up with the 600+ posts we wrote covering CES 2012 in Las Vegas? We're here to help sift the wheat from the chaff, and if you're hoping to see the best of what CES had to offer in the world of tablets, you've come to the right place....

Two Tesla execs leave, TSLA stock drops, Elon Musk not worried

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 01:58 PM PST

Two Tesla execs leave, TSLA stock drops, Elon Musk not worried


Two Tesla execs leave, TSLA stock drops, Elon Musk not worried
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors Tesla is promoting 2012 at the Year of the Model S, but things are starting off with a bit of a set-back. Tesla spokesman Ricardo Reyes revealed that both Tesla vice president and chief engineer Peter Rawlinson and Nick Sampson, the Model S vehicle and chassis engineering supervisor, have left the company....

QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video)

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 01:11 PM PST

QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video)


QNX finds a home inside a Porsche 911 (video)
Blackberry's QNX division wants to expand its footprint and the next major push is inside your car. To that end, a handful of QNX engineers ripped out the stock (and pretty damned good) Porsche head unit on a 911 convertible and stuffed it with a new capacitive screen running the latest build of the OS....

LightSquared's LTE hopes dashed by federal agency report

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:23 PM PST

LightSquared's LTE hopes dashed by federal agency report


LightSquared's LTE hopes dashed by federal agency report
When it was first mooted that LightSquared's LTE technology might interfere with GPS equipment, the firm was quick to deny it. Since then, the company has tried to mitigate the issue, but the nine agencies making up the National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing Executive Committee (PNT ExComm) all agreed that the problems are real and any attempts at mitigation are futile....

Samsung to merge Bada with Tizen: the OS party just got a little freaky

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:36 AM PST

Samsung to merge Bada with Tizen: the OS party just got a little freaky


Samsung to merge Bada with Tizen: the OS party just got a little freaky
While everyone was watching Windows Phone parting the iOS / Android curtains, no one noticed Bada and Tizen making cheeky eyes at each other. It was rumored Samsung might open-source its featurephone OS, but according to Forbes, it'll now fuse it with the Intel-backed Tizen project. Once the nuptials are complete, it's reported Bada apps will play nice with Tizen -- including full backwards compatibility -- with developers getting a new...

IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific l...

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 11:36 AM PST

IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific limit


IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific limit
IBM's Almaden Research Center is filled with some of the best and brightest minds in the world, and its researchers just released new findings that detail how just how far IBM has come in the realm of magnetic storage. Andreas Heinrich is leading the team at Big Blue that figured out how to create atomic storage based on the fact that atoms of ferromagnetic material align their spins in one direction...

Stylish landline phones

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:49 AM PST

Stylish landline phones


Stylish landline phones
While it may seem that the cell phone has completely taken over, many homeowners still hold onto their landlines. There are good reasons for this.

The Art of Recipes

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:49 AM PST

The Art of Recipes


The Art of Recipes
Nothing says "I suck at baking" like serving a pie that has to be slurped. Recipes are an art form that should not be taken lightly.

IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific l...

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:49 AM PST

IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific limit


IBM stores bits on arrays of atoms, shrinks magnetic storage to the scientific limit
IBM's Almaden Research Center is filled with some of the best and brightest minds in the world, and its researchers just released new findings that detail how just how far IBM has come in the realm of magnetic storage. Andreas Heinrich is leading the team at Big Blue that figured out how to create atomic storage based on the fact that atoms of ferromagnetic material align their spins in one direction...

White House responds to SOPA petition as hearing is delayed, DNS blocking on the...

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 10:49 AM PST

White House responds to SOPA petition as hearing is delayed, DNS blocking on the outs


White House responds to SOPA petition as hearing is delayed, DNS blocking on the outs
It's turned out to be a big weekend for those concerned about the controversial Stop Online Piracy Act. Yesterday came word that a key House hearing originally scheduled for Wednesday will be delayed until there is a "consensus" on the bill, and today the White House has issued an official statement on SOPA (and the Protect IP Act, its counterpart in the Senate) in response to a petition that drew thousands...

Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Andro...

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 09:14 AM PST

Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Android and iOS (ears-on)


Altec Lansing Live 5000 WiFi music system makes its debut, plays nice with Android and iOS (ears-on)
During CES, Altec Lansing showed us its latest premium wireless speaker system, the $500 WiFi-equipped Live 5000. If you're thinking "wait, isn't that attractive-looking, teardrop-shaped gizmo just its inAir 500 AirPlay speaker?" you'd be sort-of correct. While the system is nearly identical to the inAir, the unit itself isn't tied to iThings for wireless audio streaming -- instead, Altec's created its own "ecosystem" that'll support a variety of devices....

CES 2012: Ultrabook round-up

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 08:26 AM PST

CES 2012: Ultrabook round-up


CES 2012: Ultrabook round-up
CES is drawing to a close, and the gadgets released here will define the market for the year. Intel is betting the farm on its Ultrabook concept as its hardware partners continued to push out the first real wave of laptops designed to take on the MacBook Air (who thought we'd be saying that four years ago?)....

TI's wireless charger for tablets does amazing things with electrons, sticky tape

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 07:37 AM PST

TI's wireless charger for tablets does amazing things with electrons, sticky tape


TI's wireless charger for tablets does amazing things with electrons, sticky tape
Either TI has the hots for Arduino in a big way, or its latest wireless charging kit isn't quite ready for mass production. When it does arrive, however, it promises to do away with those cumbersome specialized sleeves and back covers that are currently needed for inductive charging. Instead, it'll deliver efficient in a package that's small enough to be installed as part of a device's internal circuitry....

Energy saving devices that won’t necessarily save you money

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 06:47 AM PST

Energy saving devices that won't necessarily save you money


Energy saving devices that won't necessarily save you money
Better for the environment doesn't always mean better for your wallet.

Celebrity bikes crossing the block at Las Vegas motorcycle auction

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 06:47 AM PST

Celebrity bikes crossing the block at Las Vegas motorcycle auction


Celebrity bikes crossing the block at Las Vegas motorcycle auction
You can ride like Mike...Jordan.

Sears, Evatran reach agreement for wireless EV-charging stations

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST

Sears, Evatran reach agreement for wireless EV-charging stations


Sears, Evatran reach agreement for wireless EV-charging stations
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in Sears and wireless electric vehicle charging station maker Evatran have reached an agreement for Sears' home-installation division to distribute and install Evatran's Plugless Power stations. The agreement allows Evatran to sell its stations at a single price in which both the product and installation will be inclusive....

CES 2012: Automotive round-up

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 06:00 AM PST

CES 2012: Automotive round-up


CES 2012: Automotive round-up
It's always a nice break from ultrabooks, smartphones and massive OLED TVs to catch a glimpse of the new auto tech that will be rolling out in the months to come. This year's focus at CES was infotainment and software add-ons for a handful of manufacturers and models. Sure, the plug-in Fusion was a highlight, but for the most part, the emphasis on on-board screens and content delivery while you're blazin'...

iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video)

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 05:13 AM PST

iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video)


iConnectivity outs iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer for iOSers (video)
Some hot music tech for iDevices already dropped at CES, but the product announcement concerto plays on. The next act? The iConnectMUSE digital audio mixer from iConnectivity, featuring six stereo in / outs, headphone out, two USB ports, a "hub-able" USB host, Ethernet / network sharing and MIDI pass-thru. Maker iConnectivity claims studio-grade analog-to-digital conversion will make it a snap to record professional sounding mixes on tour, back at the hotel...

AcceleGlove teaches you sign language: we go hands-in (video)

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 03:39 AM PST

AcceleGlove teaches you sign language: we go hands-in (video)


AcceleGlove teaches you sign language: we go hands-in (video)
While we wouldn't say worthy devices at CES are rare, it's always welcome when we're dodging those middling tablets and iPhones cases scattered across Las Vega's premier tech event. Made by the Institute for Disabilities Research and Training (IDRT) and funded by the National Science Foundation, the AcceleGlove ties into a camera and PC software to act as an input device for American Sign Language....

Nook Tablet bootloader bypassed, Android 4.0 takes its first steps onto the plat...

Posted: 14 Jan 2012 12:33 AM PST

Nook Tablet bootloader bypassed, Android 4.0 takes its first steps onto the platform


Nook Tablet bootloader bypassed, Android 4.0 takes its first steps onto the platform
No points for calling this one, but it looks like Android 4.0 is well on its way to the Nook Tablet -- in a decidedly unofficial manner, of course. Just a few days after the tablet's bootloader was bypassed, developer Brandon Bennet (aka Nemith) has now apparently managed to get an early version of the Android 4.0-based CyanogenMod 9 up and running on the device, although you'll still have to wait...

Matias Tactile One, SlimOne hands-on (video)

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 09:30 PM PST

Matias Tactile One, SlimOne hands-on (video)


Matias Tactile One, SlimOne hands-on (video)
We already covered the announcement of the new Matias tactile-keyboards but couldn't resist descending into the show floor in order to get a quick hands-on with the Canadian-made kit. The USB-powered boards contain a Bluetooth module and a physical button (with a blue LED) that you can switch between typing on your desktop and wirelessly to your device....

Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 07:15 PM PST

Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012



Engadget HD Podcast 282: CES 2012 - 01.13.2012
As CES comes to a close, we've got the second and final Engadget HD Podcast of the show ready for your listening (and viewing) pleasure. The guys of Ceton Corp were good enough to stop by, and they brought their slick six tuner Windows Media Center Embedded DVR and extender boxes with them....

Sony shows off 13-inch VAIO Ultrabook behind glass, we go eyes-on

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 07:15 PM PST

Sony shows off 13-inch VAIO Ultrabook behind glass, we go eyes-on


Sony shows off 13-inch VAIO Ultrabook behind glass, we go eyes-on
There seems little doubt that CES 2012 will go down as the year of the Ultrabook, and like clockwork, Sony's getting in on the action, as evidenced by that 13-inch laptop on display behind a plate of glass. Granted, it's not quite as sexy as the further-off hybrid devices we saw the other day -- or even, say the Acer Aspire S5 and HP Envy Spectre, but Sony certainly knows how...

A Red Scarlet-X 4K tour around CES 2012 (video)

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 07:15 PM PST

A Red Scarlet-X 4K tour around CES 2012 (video)


A Red Scarlet-X 4K tour around CES 2012 (video)
For the third CES in a row, our old friend Ted Schilowitz has stopped by to let us drool over Red's latest high-end cameras. And boy, this is one helluva camera we have this time. You may recall that last year we were shown a working Scarlet prototype with 3K video resolution and a fixed lens; but fast forward to 2012 and we have the Scarlet-X, a sturdy 4K beast that...

Wrap-up: Engadget editors sound off on CES 2012

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:29 PM PST

Wrap-up: Engadget editors sound off on CES 2012


Wrap-up: Engadget editors sound off on CES 2012
If you've spent any time on this site since Monday, then you know that we've just reached the end of another very successful Consumer Electronics Show, and are packing up to head home (and rest up) until we get ready to return in 2013. As always, there were plenty on gadgets on hand -- far more than even our enormous Engadget team could capture during four long days on the show...

Engadget Mobile Podcast 121: CES 2012 - 01.12.2012

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 06:29 PM PST

Engadget Mobile Podcast 121: CES 2012 - 01.12.2012



Engadget Mobile Podcast 121: CES 2012 - 01.12.2012
This was the QVC edition of the Engadget Mobile Podcast, featuring full-on hand modeling by Brad and some really nice close-ups of the new halo devices of CES 2012. A forklift also abducted Myriam. You won't see that in the audio-only podcast, so use your best fan fiction imagination this time or shoot the video to your media streaming device of choice....

Consumer advocates tout proposed U.S. fuel-economy standards as a cost saver

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 05:43 PM PST

Consumer advocates tout proposed U.S. fuel-economy standards as a cost saver


Consumer advocates tout proposed U.S. fuel-economy standards as a cost saver
Filed under: Hybrid, MPG, Legislation and Policy Consumer advocates said Thursday that the U.S. public is generally in favor of the stricter fuel-economy standards the federal government proposed last year for 2025 and that the average driver would typically save money in the form of lower refueling costs, even if vehicle prices rise as a result. Representatives with Consumer Reports and the Consumer Federation of America, which held a joint press conference to...

Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on (video)

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 05:42 PM PST

Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on (video)


Toshiba Portege M930 prototype hands-on (video)
And the hybrid devices keep on coming. Sitting high on a shelf in Microsoft's booth, hidden among the earthly clamshell laptops, is the Toshiba Portege M930, a prototype whose 13-inch screen slides down to completely cover the keyboard. All told, it's awfully reminiscent of the ASUS Eee Pad Slider -- complete with a propped-up display and squat keyboard....

Tesla loses two Model S executives, Elon Musk says it's no big deal

Posted: 13 Jan 2012 05:42 PM PST

Tesla loses two Model S executives, Elon Musk says it's no big deal


Tesla loses two Model S executives, Elon Musk says it's no big deal
A pair of bigwigs over at electric vehicle maker Tesla have drawn their final checks, with Peter Rawlinson and Nick Sampson calling it quits. The former was the automaker's vice president and chief engineer, while the latter "supervising vehicle and chassis engineering." Ricardo Reyes, a company spokesman, emailed the following: "Having completed conceptual and design engineering work on Model S, Peter has decided to step away to tend to personal matters...