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Facebook Could Jumpstart HTML5 Platform With App Bookmarks On News Feed

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 03:13 PM PST

Facebook Could Jumpstart HTML5 Platform With App Bookmarks On News Feed


Facebook Could Jumpstart HTML5 Platform With App Bookmarks On News Feed
Facebook's late-comer HTML5 mobile app platform lags way behind the Apple App Store and Android Marketplace. Yesterday I spotted Facebook's latest effort to catch up — a test showing bookmarks for third-party applications at the top of the mobile news feed. Currently, Facebook buries HTML5 app bookmarks at the bottom of its mobile site's pull-out navigation menu, and only shows them in the iOS or Android Facebook app's search bar. Placing them much...

Ford demands GM, NBC pull Chevy Super Bowl ad

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 03:13 PM PST

Ford demands GM, NBC pull Chevy Super Bowl ad


Ford demands GM, NBC pull Chevy Super Bowl ad
In response to a Super Bowl ad for Chevy trucks, Ford has sent letters to both GM and NBC asking that the $7 million ad be pulled from the air during the game, Jalopnik.com reported.

Switched On: New World Recorder

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 03:13 PM PST

Switched On: New World Recorder


Switched On: New World Recorder
Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. When it comes to time-shifting television viewing, the conversation almost always comes back to premium streaming services -- namely, Netflix and Hulu Plus. But consumers routinely shell out more than they do for either of these services -- in fact, sometimes more than for both of them combined -- simply to have more convenient access to the television from...

Foods you didn't know you could freeze

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 03:13 PM PST

Foods you didn't know you could freeze


Foods you didn't know you could freeze
Both home cooks and chefs can agree that food doesn't exactly come cheap these days. So, when we see items we love on sale, we want the whole stock of them. 

Did Hyundai pull MPG claims from Super Bowl ad due to watchdog group pressure? [...

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 01:52 PM PST

Did Hyundai pull MPG claims from Super Bowl ad due to watchdog group pressure? [w/video]


Did Hyundai pull MPG claims from Super Bowl ad due to watchdog group pressure? [w/video]
Filed under: MPG, Hyundai, Videos Hyundai has been targeted by Consumer Watchdog, a non-profit advocacy organization, over the automaker's 40 mpg fuel efficiency claim on the Hyundai Elantra. The group says Elantra owners have seen fuel economy averages of 18 and 19 mpg instead of the the 29 mpg city and 40 mpg highway reported by Hyundai and the Environmental Protection Agency (see also: Civic Hybrid lawsuit)....

Apple Schooled Music Execs Then, Here Are The Lessons Online Video Should Learn Now

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 01:51 PM PST

Apple Schooled Music Execs Then, Here Are The Lessons Online Video Should Learn Now


Apple Schooled Music Execs Then, Here Are The Lessons Online Video Should Learn Now
Editor's Note: This post is written by guest author Peter Csathy, who is President & CEO of online video enabler and transcoding company Sorenson Media. Previously, he served as President & COO of online music pioneer Musicmatch. Thus, the following is written from the perspective of a long-time media executive, and meant to be a conversation-starter....

Olympus OM-D E-M5 shots orchestrally maneuvers out of the darkness

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 01:11 PM PST

Olympus OM-D E-M5 shots orchestrally maneuvers out of the darkness


Olympus OM-D E-M5 shots orchestrally maneuvers out of the darkness
Would you look at that? According to PhotoRumors, that chunk of retro beauty is purportedly a full-on snap of Olympus' new OM-D Micro Four Thirds shooter (from an Amazon Japan listing that's since been pulled) affixed with its optional battery grip (adding what appears to be a secondary shutter button)....

Micron appoints Mark Durcan as new CEO

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 11:47 AM PST

Micron appoints Mark Durcan as new CEO


Micron appoints Mark Durcan as new CEO
In the wake of last week's fatal plane crash that took the life of its CEO, Micron Technology has appointed a successor, Mark Durcan. The former CTO has been with the company since 1984, and has -- per company bylaws -- been serving as interim chief since February 3rd. Robert Switz, the company's previous Board Director, will assume the duties of Board Chairman and Mark Adams, formerly the VP of Worldwide...

Corning looks to the future, mainly right through it (video)

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 11:06 AM PST

Corning looks to the future, mainly right through it (video)


Corning looks to the future, mainly right through it (video)
Need to take the edge off those winter blues? Perhaps Corning's, somewhat saccharine, vision of our technological future will be just the soporific tonic. Unsurprisingly, the Gorilla Glass maker sees a future where pretty much everything is a transparent touchscreen. While many of these ideas clearly appeal to our tech sensibilities, others are still very much high, high, up in the cloudy mists of concept land....

Designing for Mobile: 7 Guidelines for Startups to Follow

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 09:42 AM PST

Designing for Mobile: 7 Guidelines for Startups to Follow


Designing for Mobile: 7 Guidelines for Startups to Follow
This is a guest post by Ryan Spoon (@ryanspoon), a principal at Polaris Ventures. Read more about Ryan on his blog at ryanspoon.com. As an investor, I've seen hundreds of mobile application pitches. And as a consumer, I've downloaded hundreds more – some out of curiosity and others in the hope that I'll find something so useful and exciting that I'll make room for it on my iPhone's home screen. From both perspectives, I am...

Refresh Roundup: week of January 30, 2012

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 09:01 AM PST

Refresh Roundup: week of January 30, 2012


Refresh Roundup: week of January 30, 2012
Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix....

Sony PS Vita demo hardware drops in at US GameStop locations, lets you go hands-on

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 08:20 AM PST

Sony PS Vita demo hardware drops in at US GameStop locations, lets you go hands-on


Sony PS Vita demo hardware drops in at US GameStop locations, lets you go hands-on
Live within the United State's borders? Fingers itching to spend some quality with Sony's latest portable gaming sensation before the First Edition Bundle lands on February 15th? Good news is here then, since GameStop has equipped "over 3,300" of its retail stores with PlayStation Vita demo kiosks. The rigs will you to score some quality hands-on time with many of its upcoming titles, including the likes of Uncharted: Golden Abyss and...

Engadget Mobile Podcast 124 - 02.05.2012

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 06:17 AM PST

Engadget Mobile Podcast 124 - 02.05.2012



Engadget Mobile Podcast 124 - 02.05.2012
There are Samsung phones, there are Motorola phones. There are BlackBerry Phones, there are Nokia phones. But you know what really gets us excited? KDDI phones with ten keys and heart of Japanese Gold. It's the Engadget Mobile Podcast.Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad MolenGuests: Joseph Volpe, Dante CesaProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Tycho - Coastal Brake (Ghostly International)00:00:59 - Galaxy Nexus and other CDMA devices removed from Google Support pages00:03:58 - Motorola Droid...

Audi confirms R18 hybrid as part of 2012 endurance racing program

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 05:35 AM PST

Audi confirms R18 hybrid as part of 2012 endurance racing program


Audi confirms R18 hybrid as part of 2012 endurance racing program
Filed under: Hybrid, Audi The diesel era at Le Mans may not be over yet, but already we're seeing the emergence of a new propulsion trend: hybrids. Toyota recently announced the TS030 Hybrid LMP1, Peugeot was working on a hybrid version of its 908 prototype before it killed the race program, and now Audi has confirmed a hybrid version of the R18 TDI. Few details were released, but what we can tell you...

PlayStation Network moniker sacked, falls under Sony Entertainment Network umbre...

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 04:54 AM PST

PlayStation Network moniker sacked, falls under Sony Entertainment Network umbrella on Feb. 7


PlayStation Network moniker sacked, falls under Sony Entertainment Network umbrella on Feb. 7
Listen up, those of you with PlayStation Network IDs. Sony Computer Entertainment International has announced that, as of February 7th, the PSN will fold into its existing Sony Entertainment Network. The company has aimed the move at clearly unifying the services of PSN and SEN, such as Music Unlimited. Fret not, however, as Joystiq notes that the change is basically a looks-only affair, meaning your current account information and related services...

10 uses for plastic pill bottles

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 04:54 AM PST

10 uses for plastic pill bottles


10 uses for plastic pill bottles
I'm a pretty progressive gal. I make "Socially Conscious, Totally Fabulous" my mantra, and I've got my green routine down to a science. Mostly.

Spark Linux tablet specs updated, going up for pre-order next week

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 02:52 AM PST

Spark Linux tablet specs updated, going up for pre-order next week


Spark Linux tablet specs updated, going up for pre-order next week
We already got a brief introduction to the Spark Linux-based tablet, but details were a little sparse. Since then, a few more key bits of info have been added to its Q&A page, which might help sway your purchasing decision. That KDE Plasma Active UI we knew it'd be sporting will stare out at you via a modest 800 x 480 screen, and there's a 1.3 megapixel snapper tucked in alongside...

2012 Fiat 500 — Review

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 01:31 AM PST

2012 Fiat 500 — Review


2012 Fiat 500 — Review
This Italian-born cutie delivers adorable looks at an attractive price.

Vimeo app lands for Windows Phone, lets you upload your next student film over 3G

Posted: 05 Feb 2012 12:10 AM PST

Vimeo app lands for Windows Phone, lets you upload your next student film over 3G


Vimeo app lands for Windows Phone, lets you upload your next student film over 3G
Hello there Mango fans, is YouTube just a little too lowbrow for you? Well, fret not, Vimeo is here to stream all the HD student shorts your little Microsoft-loving heart desires. The official app doesn't just let you browse, search and view clips on the site, though -- it completely integrates with your account, allowing you to upload HD video, tweak the details of your uploads and even check stats....

Windows Phone exec Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft, headed to Amazon

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 10:09 PM PST

Windows Phone exec Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft, headed to Amazon


Windows Phone exec Brandon Watson leaves Microsoft, headed to Amazon
There's some more corporate reshuffling going on in the Windows Phone universe this week, now that Brandon Watson has confirmed his departure from Microsoft. Watson, who served as head of the WP Developer Experience, announced the news on his Twitter page Friday, and later told ZDNet that he's heading to Amazon, where he'll be Director of the Kindle Cross Platform team....

Ask Engadget: Best sub-$100 camera/laptop bag?

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 07:28 PM PST

Ask Engadget: Best sub-$100 camera/laptop bag?


Ask Engadget: Best sub-$100 camera/laptop bag?
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 Joseph (he's from Atlanta) who needs a camera bag for his semi-professional photography enterprise. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com....

The Phone Stacking Game: Let’s Make This A Thing

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 06:08 PM PST

The Phone Stacking Game: Let's Make This A Thing


The Phone Stacking Game: Let's Make This A Thing
So it's Saturday night and you're out with friend. Are they the inconsiderate jerk who can't stop checking their smartphone? Or is that you? Either way, here's one way to make dinner a little more interesting. I've seen/heard this described as both "The Phone Stacking Game" and "Don't Be a Dick During Meals"....

Roland's iModela 3D milling machine: it's a crafty tool

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 06:07 PM PST

Roland's iModela 3D milling machine: it's a crafty tool


Roland's iModela 3D milling machine: it's a crafty tool
3D printing. Sure, that's pretty neat, but there are other ways to make three dimensional objects at home. Roland's new iModela, for example, is an "affordable" ($899) digital hobby mill that can carve 3D shapes, jewelry, textures and prototypes out of balsa wood, foam, modelling wax and plastics. Projects definitely need to be more on the petite side, but the 3.39inch x 2.17inch x 1.02inch milling area should be good for...

I’m A New York Times Subscriber, So Where’s My Tote Bag?

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 04:46 PM PST

I'm A New York Times Subscriber, So Where's My Tote Bag?


I'm A New York Times Subscriber, So Where's My Tote Bag?
The New York Times released its latest earnings report earlier this week, spurring another round of discussion about the newspaper's paywall, which was near the beginning of this year. The consensus: Early signs are positive, but it's not doing well enough to offset plummeting print ad revenue. What's the solution? Well, if you listen to a number of online media pundits, it's all about bringing more value to the most devoted members...

Sony Ericsson hangs ten, launches Xperia Active Billabong Edition

Posted: 04 Feb 2012 03:24 PM PST

Sony Ericsson hangs ten, launches Xperia Active Billabong Edition


Sony Ericsson hangs ten, launches Xperia Active Billabong Edition
Sony Ericsson is looking to start a bromance with the McTwist-loving, Double-Cork-landing, A-Frame-riding masses jonesing for a new Android device. The handset maker has announced a "global strategic alliance" with Billabong to launch the Xperia Active Billabong Edition smartphone in select markets. The handset will come preloaded with exclusive content, including Billabong screen savers, and bundle several Billabong-branded games and applications....