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The little Italian electric presidential limousine

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 02:27 PM PST

The little Italian electric presidential limousine


The little Italian electric presidential limousine
The Beast's little brother?

Leaked Sony image: Is this the ST25i Kumquat?

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 01:38 PM PST

Leaked Sony image: Is this the ST25i Kumquat?


Leaked Sony image: Is this the ST25i Kumquat?
What's this? If this is true, it looks like one of the jilted partners in the Sony Ericsson split is doing all it can to ruin the nice surprises planned for next month's MWC. An image has appeared at Xperia Blog that purports to be of the ST25i Kumquat, which, if you've been paying attention is the cheapest of the three phones due in April listed on the leaked roadmap from...

The White House joins Google+, invites you to Hangout

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 12:51 PM PST

The White House joins Google+, invites you to Hangout


The White House joins Google+, invites you to Hangout
President Obama may have been on Google+ since November, but the administration is now stepping up its presence on the social network even further in anticipation of next week's State of the Union address and the forthcoming presidential campaign. It now has an official White House Google+ page, where it plans to post the usual news, photos and videos, and also host regular Hangout video chats....

TouchTV comes to LG Smart TV, iPads: catch news clips at home, on the go

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

TouchTV comes to LG Smart TV, iPads: catch news clips at home, on the go


TouchTV comes to LG Smart TV, iPads: catch news clips at home, on the go
If you swing past your local Best Buy and pick up one of those new-fangled LG Smart TVs, you'll find TouchTV's news-clip collection platform available inside. That way you'll be able to watch the trendiest (or at least the most watched) current-affairs clips without having to wait the twenty seconds or so before your rolling news channel of choice displays similar....

2012's most exciting restaurant openings

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

2012's most exciting restaurant openings


2012's most exciting restaurant openings
There are a host of variables that combine to make a restaurant's opening hotly anticipated. First and foremost is the chef (and/or owner) — the popularity and reputations of those individuals at the helm can generate buzz around a new venture, or garner bated speculation about it. 

$2.65 million Tucker leads parade of six-figure cars at Barrett-Jackson auction

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 11:14 AM PST

$2.65 million Tucker leads parade of six-figure cars at Barrett-Jackson auction


$2.65 million Tucker leads parade of six-figure cars at Barrett-Jackson auction
Historic car grabs the big bid.

Researchers turn your smartphone into a virtual projector

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 10:26 AM PST

Researchers turn your smartphone into a virtual projector


Researchers turn your smartphone into a virtual projector
Pico projectors are an easy way to increase the screen real estate of your mobile phone, but what if you'd rather not carry one around in your pocket or bulk up your phone's slim profile with a slip on solution? Well, a team of intrepid researchers may have come up with an elegant solution to your problem that can work with any smartphone and external display: virtual projection....

Mobile Miscellany: week of January 16, 2012

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 08:49 AM PST

Mobile Miscellany: week of January 16, 2012


Mobile Miscellany: week of January 16, 2012
This week may not have been incredibly packed with news in the mobile world, but it was still 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 January 16, 2012:Continue reading Mobile Miscellany: week of January 16, 2012Mobile Miscellany: week of January 16, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 22 Jan 2012...

ASUS sneak attacks the business world with 12.5-inch B23E laptop

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 07:14 AM PST

ASUS sneak attacks the business world with 12.5-inch B23E laptop


ASUS sneak attacks the business world with 12.5-inch B23E laptop
ASUS was plenty busy at CES last week, but it held back at least one product on us -- the B23E. This 12.5-inch business laptop packs a Core i5 or i7, up to 8GB of RAM and a maximum 750GB hard drive in a magnesium-aluminum alloy case. Other expected Pro-series niceties are also in tow, including a fingerprint reader, spill-proof keyboard and an anti-shock mounted hard disk....

Global hybrid and plug-in truck sales will almost double this year

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:26 AM PST

Global hybrid and plug-in truck sales will almost double this year


Global hybrid and plug-in truck sales will almost double this year
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid Global hybrid and plug-in truck sales will almost double this year as more companies and public entities turn to advanced powertrains to cut fuel costs, green-technology research firm Pike Research said. In 2012, hybrid and electric-drive truck sales around the world will reach about 19,000 vehicles and will increase by more than 45 percent for each of the next five years until it hits more than 100,000 vehicles by...

9 ideas Coming to a Kitchen Near You

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 06:26 AM PST

9 ideas Coming to a Kitchen Near You


9 ideas Coming to a Kitchen Near You
2012 kitchen updates: Tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine

European Union retailers to be required to accept e-waste without charge, says P...

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 04:49 AM PST

European Union retailers to be required to accept e-waste without charge, says Parliament


European Union retailers to be required to accept e-waste without charge, says Parliament
Not sure what to do with your old, outdated electronics? If you live within the European Union, getting rid of your e-waste may soon be as easy as dropping by the local electronics shop. In an effort to increase electronic waste collection from four kilograms per capita to 20, the European Parliament has approved plans that would require electronic retailers with a retail space of 400 square meters or larger to...

OrcaM sphere constructs detailed, digital 3D models of wares while you wait (video)

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 03:14 AM PST

OrcaM sphere constructs detailed, digital 3D models of wares while you wait (video)


OrcaM sphere constructs detailed, digital 3D models of wares while you wait (video)
Ever wanted a 3D digital copy of all those Little League trophies? Well, the NEK has whipped up something to lend a hand that's a bit larger than another recent scanner. Enter the OrcaM, an Orbital Camera System capable of producing an accurate, digital 3D model of objects up to 80cm (about 31.5 inches) wide and weighing up to 100kg (around 220lbs)....

Snapdragon-toting Sony smartphones to get extra global positioning help from The...

Posted: 22 Jan 2012 12:52 AM PST

Snapdragon-toting Sony smartphones to get extra global positioning help from The Other GPS


Snapdragon-toting Sony smartphones to get extra global positioning help from The Other GPS
Frustrated by the performance of GPS on your current Sony Ericsson phone? Well, if you've got the latest software and a device carrying Qualcomm's Snapdragon S2 or S3 processor, you're in luck. Alongside bright new darlings like the Xperia S and Xperia ion, all will be able to hook up to GLONASS, Russia's very own interpretation of GPS....

Sensixa e-AR duplicates the inner ear, knows if you've fallen and can't get up

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 11:20 PM PST

Sensixa e-AR duplicates the inner ear, knows if you've fallen and can't get up


Sensixa e-AR duplicates the inner ear, knows if you've fallen and can't get up
No, it's not a Philippe Starck-designed hearing aid, although we kind of wish it were. What you're actually looking at is an over-the-ear sensor, dubbed the e-AR, made to mimic the human vestibular system. In layman's terms, this 3D accelerometer-equipped device, crafted by Sensixa, is capable of recording real-time information related to posture and orientation, much like the inner ear does, which is then relayed via an embedded low power radio...

Three COWs descend on Lucas Oil Stadium, courtesy of Verizon Wireless (video)

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 09:03 PM PST

Three COWs descend on Lucas Oil Stadium, courtesy of Verizon Wireless (video)


Three COWs descend on Lucas Oil Stadium, courtesy of Verizon Wireless (video)
When you think of Super Bowl Sunday, many images likely come to mind: malty beverages, nachos, high-budget commercials and -- oh, yeah -- football. Even amongst us mobile fanatics, however, cellular coverage rarely crosses the mind. Fortunately, that's not how Big Red rolls. The company has brought three of its LTE cell-on-wheels rigs to Indianapolis in anticipation of the Big Game, which is expected to draw 85,000 attendees....

Ask Engadget: Are there UK-based Voicemail to SMS/email alternatives?

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 08:18 PM PST

Ask Engadget: Are there UK-based Voicemail to SMS/email alternatives?


Ask Engadget: Are there UK-based Voicemail to SMS/email alternatives?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Nish, who needs to replace his voicemail to SMS/email system due to Ribbit Mobile's forthcoming closure. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com....

Why bamboo floors won't make your house green

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 06:45 PM PST

Why bamboo floors won't make your house green


Why bamboo floors won't make your house green
Sustainable product needs a little help.

Review: 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Coupe

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 06:45 PM PST

Review: 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Coupe


Review: 2012 MINI John Cooper Works Coupe
MINI's Coupe de grace.

Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 05:58 PM PST

Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy


Google Sky Map boldly explores open source galaxy
Via its Research Blog, Google has announced the donation of the Sky Map project to the open source community. Originally developed by Googlers during their "20% time," the stellar application was launched in 2009 to showcase the camera sensors in first generation Android handsets. Four years and over 20 million downloads later, Sky Map's code will be donated to the people -- with Carnegie Mellon University taking the reins on further...

Engadget Mobile Podcast 122 - 01.21.2012

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 05:12 PM PST

Engadget Mobile Podcast 122 - 01.21.2012



Engadget Mobile Podcast 122 - 01.21.2012
This podcast is all about vision, which proves that the Engadget Mobile Podcasters were not completely blinded by the light of the Consumer Electronics Show. They got close, though.Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad MolenProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Tycho - Coastal Brake (Ghostly International)00:01:37 - Huawei Honor review00:31:05 - ZTE Tania arrives in the UK: a budget phone for budget buyers00:32:00 - ZTE pays Microsoft around $27 for each Windows Phone made00:44:36 -...

NES controller lets you stomp Koopas, save Princess Peach in capacitive fashion...

Posted: 21 Jan 2012 04:23 PM PST

NES controller lets you stomp Koopas, save Princess Peach in capacitive fashion (video)


NES controller lets you stomp Koopas, save Princess Peach in capacitive fashion (video)
Is your NES controller in another castle? Maybe you're just pining for your smartphone's capacitive game controls for some reason. Regardless, here's a little piece of tech that just might put the fire in your flower: the capacitive touch NES controller. This sucker is milled from a copper board using a device called the MezzoMill, which -- besides making turtle-stomping peripherals -- also can be used to produce guitar effect pads,...