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Halliburton Dumps RIM, Chooses iPhones For 4,500 Employees

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 02:51 PM PST

Halliburton Dumps RIM, Chooses iPhones For 4,500 Employees


Halliburton Dumps RIM, Chooses iPhones For 4,500 Employees
To say that RIM has had a tough time these past few months is an understatement, and today's news probably won't help raise the morale around Waterloo. According to AppleInsider, oilfield services giant Halliburton will soon be migrating their BlackBerry-toting workforce to run exclusively on a new fleet of iPhones. I can also imagine the conversation now....

Nokia reveals polarizing secrets of ClearBlack display

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 02:51 PM PST

Nokia reveals polarizing secrets of ClearBlack display


Nokia reveals polarizing secrets of ClearBlack display
Nokia's revealing the secrets behind ClearBlack: its display technology that, even under the brightest sunlight, renders black as black as blackest night during a dark spell. Wedged above the E7, Lumia 800 and 900 displays are three thin layers, a linear polarizer, a quarter-wave retardation film and a reflecting surface....

Arduino hack turns Space Invaders alarm into Gmail Notifier (video)

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 02:10 PM PST

Arduino hack turns Space Invaders alarm into Gmail Notifier (video)


Arduino hack turns Space Invaders alarm into Gmail Notifier (video)
Glaswegian engineer Grant Gibson spied a Space Invaders alarm clock being flogged off cheap ($5) and decided it deserved hacking. When activated, the battery-powered unit scuttled left to right, old-school style as it roused sleepy gamers but Mr. Gibson added a little Arduino magic to turn it into a moving Gmail notifier....

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 02:10 PM PST

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM


Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM
It's Monday, and almost as regular an occurrence as the day itself, we're here to help by letting you listen into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 5:30PM. Please be a part of it by reviewing the list of topics after the break, then participating in the live chat as you listen in....

NVIDIA's 2012 Kepler lineup revealed (possibly)

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 02:10 PM PST

NVIDIA's 2012 Kepler lineup revealed (possibly)


NVIDIA's 2012 Kepler lineup revealed (possibly)
As usual, it seems like whenever a big chip company wants to keep those key details under wraps, someone leaves a spreadsheet lying in a bar. Of course, the following information could be the product of a vengeful former employee mashing at a keyboard, so let's agree that these are rumored details until further notice....

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: January 2012

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 01:27 PM PST

2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: January 2012


2011 Volkswagen Jetta TDI: January 2012
Filed under: Diesel, Volkswagen Stellar fuel efficiency is still the name of the game when it comes to our long-term Volkswagen Jetta TDI, as it's averaging well over its EPA-estimated 30 city and 42 highway miles per gallon in our hands. In fact, with a deft throttle foot, it's not terribly difficult to crest the 50-mpg plateau on long, steady-state trips. The oil-burning steed recently made the trek from Southern California to the...

Nikon D800 slips out for an early bird preview, to be officially unveiled tomorrow?

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 01:27 PM PST

Nikon D800 slips out for an early bird preview, to be officially unveiled tomorrow?


Nikon D800 slips out for an early bird preview, to be officially unveiled tomorrow?
We've seen Nikon's successor to the D700 slip out a few times this past winter, but this latest leak and its bevy of press images might just be the real deal. According to Brazilian site ZTOP, the company's set to officially debut its 36.3-megapixel D800 tomorrow. So, what's on the spec list?...

Intel SSD 520 review roundup: Intel reliability, SandForce speeds starting at $149

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 01:27 PM PST

Intel SSD 520 review roundup: Intel reliability, SandForce speeds starting at $149


Intel SSD 520 review roundup: Intel reliability, SandForce speeds starting at $149
There's plenty of SSD options out there, but Intel's NAND drives are among the most well thought of, simply because they're so reliable. But, with the top speed of competing SSDs spiraling higher, Intel's rock-solid reputation may not be enough for some enthusiasts. Enter the SSD 520, with a performance SandForce SF-2281 controller and custom firmware (codenamed Cherryville) on board to ensure the 520 meets Chipzilla's demanding standards for stability....

Nissan Invitation brings high-tech safety to small car segment

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:43 PM PST

Nissan Invitation brings high-tech safety to small car segment


Nissan Invitation brings high-tech safety to small car segment
Think small cars aren't safe?

Sony Alpha NEX-7 mirrorless camera review

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:43 PM PST

Sony Alpha NEX-7 mirrorless camera review


Sony Alpha NEX-7 mirrorless camera review
Remember the NEX-7? Ever since a days-long shooting session back in September, Sony's prized mirrorless cam has eluded us -- and the rest of the world. As you may recall, the flagship Alpha ILC was hit by the Thailand floods, resulting in delay after delay, eventually missing the holiday shopping season entirely before resurfacing late last month....

Putting Mileage Claims to the Test

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:43 PM PST

Putting Mileage Claims to the Test


Putting Mileage Claims to the Test
Popular Mechanics tests small-car mileage, with surprising results.

‘Transparent Screen’ Android App Lets You Text And Walk Without Fear

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:01 PM PST

'Transparent Screen' Android App Lets You Text And Walk Without Fear


'Transparent Screen' Android App Lets You Text And Walk Without Fear
I used to scowl when I saw people walking down the street with eyes locked on their phones, but necessity has gotten me in the habit of doing it too. Thanks to a new app called Transparent Screen though, now I can do it free from the fear of falling into an open manhole or into a large fountain. No, that's not a hastily Photoshopped image you see here, that's more or...

Appoxee Raises Funding, Helps Mobile App Developers Boost User Engagement

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:01 PM PST

Appoxee Raises Funding, Helps Mobile App Developers Boost User Engagement


Appoxee Raises Funding, Helps Mobile App Developers Boost User Engagement
Israeli startup Appoxee has raised an undisclosed amount of funding from early-stage investment firm Cyhawk Ventures. The company offers a service that helps app developers and publishers increase user engagement through rich push notifications and helps them with things like audience segmentation, targeting, analytics and reporting. Read more over at TechCrunch Europe.

Lenovo confirms ICS for ThinkPad Tablet, gives us more reason to look forward to...

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:01 PM PST

Lenovo confirms ICS for ThinkPad Tablet, gives us more reason to look forward to spring


Lenovo confirms ICS for ThinkPad Tablet, gives us more reason to look forward to spring
Love your ThinkPad Tablet, but hate staring at its somewhat outdated operating system? Great news! Your stylus-friendly slate will be getting a heaping helping of Ice Cream Sandwich come spring, according to Lenovo. As part of the company's commitment to "future proofing" its devices, the update will begin hitting the tablet over-the-air in May....

Russian carrier gives $5,000 vacation to its most data hungry customer

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:01 PM PST

Russian carrier gives $5,000 vacation to its most data hungry customer


Russian carrier gives $5,000 vacation to its most data hungry customer
Use more data, win more prizes. It may sound counterintuitive, but that's exactly what Russian operator MegaFon is offering to its subscribers, as part of a curious 3G promotion. It all began back in November, when the provider announced a rather straightforward contest: customers who downloaded the most data with their 3G modems would be awarded prizes worth up to one million rubles (about $33,000), including a $5,000 vacation....

After Ford, GM marketing chief now dissing Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan trucks

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 12:00 PM PST

After Ford, GM marketing chief now dissing Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan trucks


After Ford, GM marketing chief now dissing Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan trucks
Chrysler, Toyota and Nissan are also-rans.

Toyota upgrades limited TS030 Hybrid racing program to full WEC entry

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:18 AM PST

Toyota upgrades limited TS030 Hybrid racing program to full WEC entry


Toyota upgrades limited TS030 Hybrid racing program to full WEC entry
Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, Racing When Toyota announced its return to endurance sports car racing with the new TS030 Hybrid this season, the plan was to enter a handful of races, like Le Mans and Spa-Francorchamps, on an invitational basis. Plans change, though, and Toyota has now upgraded the program to a full manufacturer entry, paving the way for it to compete in the entire FIA World Endurance Championship schedule....

Adafruit's Circuit Playground app deciphers resistor codes, helps you remember O...

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:18 AM PST

Adafruit's Circuit Playground app deciphers resistor codes, helps you remember Ohm's Law


Adafruit's Circuit Playground app deciphers resistor codes, helps you remember Ohm's Law
If the names Phillip Torrone, Limor Fried and Collin Cunningham don't ring a bell then you probably need to hand over your geek badge. If, on the other hand, those names immediately make you sit up and pay attention, you maybe excited to hear the trio have just released the first Adafruit-branded app for iOS....

Sprint shows you where and when it's disabling Nextel's iDEN legacy network

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 11:18 AM PST

Sprint shows you where and when it's disabling Nextel's iDEN legacy network


Sprint shows you where and when it's disabling Nextel's iDEN legacy network
Clue's in the title, really. If you head on over to Sprint's website, you'll find a page explaining the forthcoming changes to the service for legacy iDEN customers. Nextel users can enter in their zip code to find out which cellphone towers will be decommissioned and the due dates for each one....

Motorola wants 2.25 percent of Apple sales, in exchange for patent license

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 10:35 AM PST

Motorola wants 2.25 percent of Apple sales, in exchange for patent license


Motorola wants 2.25 percent of Apple sales, in exchange for patent license
New details have emerged about the ongoing Apple-Motorola drama in Germany, courtesy of a court document uncovered by FOSS Patents. The two companies have been engaged in a patent battle of swelling proportion these past few months, with the most recent wrinkle unfolding on Friday, when Apple promptly removed (and returned) its 3G / UMTS-enabled iPads and iPhone 4s from its online German store, in response to a court ruling....

NPD: iPhones recover market share in Q4 2011, but Android draws the first-timer...

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 10:35 AM PST

NPD: iPhones recover market share in Q4 2011, but Android draws the first-timer crowds


NPD: iPhones recover market share in Q4 2011, but Android draws the first-timer crowds
According to the latest research from the NPD group, Apple has got its second wind in smartphone sales. In the same quarter that saw the iPhone 4S reinvent the wheel obey our every vocal whim, the trio of available models soaked up a total of 43 percent of the US smartphone market in Q4 2012, apparently knawing away at Android's market share of 53 percent held during the rest of 2011....

Lillyhammer (or: 'Paulie in Norway') now streaming on Netflix

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:51 AM PST

Lillyhammer (or: 'Paulie in Norway') now streaming on Netflix


Lillyhammer (or: 'Paulie in Norway') now streaming on Netflix
Lillyhammer, Netflix's first original series (shortly to be followed by the probably awful remake of House of Cards and Arrested Development Series 4) commenced streaming today. Little Steven (Van Zandt, of E-Street Band and Sopranos fame) plays wholly against type as a mafioso despatched by the witness protection program to Lillehammer....

Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:51 AM PST

Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more


Super Bowl 2012 Ad Roundup: Galaxy Note, Hulu Plus, Best Buy and more
By now, we've become accustomed to the circus of elite advertising that takes place during America's biggest game, and this year was no exception. Last night's Super Bowl made room for over 50 commercials during its air time, some of which included the likes of Samsung's whopping Galaxy Note, the usual Go Daddy domain teasers, a bit of Best Buy "innovation" and the Hulu Plus Mushy Mush campaign, just to mention...

Nissan Invitation Concept peeks out ahead of Geneva debut [w/video]

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:08 AM PST

Nissan Invitation Concept peeks out ahead of Geneva debut [w/video]


Nissan Invitation Concept peeks out ahead of Geneva debut [w/video]
Filed under: MPG, Nissan, Geneva Motor Show Nissan is headed to the Geneva Motor Show in March with a brand new hatchback concept. Called Invitation, this five-door should give us an idea of what the Japanese manufacturer has planned for its next B-segment contender. The concept borrows a bit from the likes of the Honda Fit, though that's no bad thing....

Sony patent sketches reveal Wii U-esque controller system, keeps it vague

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:08 AM PST

Sony patent sketches reveal Wii U-esque controller system, keeps it vague


Sony patent sketches reveal Wii U-esque controller system, keeps it vague
While Nintendo is darn proud of its attempts to differentiate itself from other console manufacturers with its unusual hardware choices, it looks like Sony also had plenty of touchscreen-toting, TV-connected ideas way back in 2010. These patent sketches explain a handheld device that bares a foggy resemblance to Nintendo's incoming Wii U....

Rumor Mill: 7mm-thick Galaxy SIII coming in May?

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 09:08 AM PST

Rumor Mill: 7mm-thick Galaxy SIII coming in May?


Rumor Mill: 7mm-thick Galaxy SIII coming in May?
Korea's ETNews is betting its reputation upon this raft of rumored details concerning Samsung's Galaxy SIII. Since the only thing we know for certain is that it'll be announced "After MWC," lets take all of these tidbits with a strong pot of "We'll believe it when we see it," okay?...

Engadget Giveaway: win a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, courtesy of MHL!

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 08:24 AM PST

Engadget Giveaway: win a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, courtesy of MHL!


Engadget Giveaway: win a Samsung Galaxy Nexus, courtesy of MHL!
We're well aware that you may be suffering from contest withdrawls, with our Holiday Blues-Buster far in our rear-view mirror. Fortunately we're bringing the opportunity to you in a big way, as the Engadget Giveaway is now becoming a regular series! Each and every Monday we'll be offering something new, and all you have to do is enter by leaving a comment....

iPhone 4S Ranks #1 In Q4, But More First-Time Buyers Choose Android

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 07:40 AM PST

iPhone 4S Ranks #1 In Q4, But More First-Time Buyers Choose Android


iPhone 4S Ranks #1 In Q4, But More First-Time Buyers Choose Android
According to new research from the NPD Group, Apple passed LG and Samsung to become the top-selling U.S. handset brand in Q4 2011. Combined, the three available models of the iPhone (iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS) accounted for 43% of the U.S. smartphone market. Android, however, continued to see larger market share at 48%. Together, iPhone and Android accounted for over 90% of U.S....

Samsung Galaxy Note Goes Up For Pre-Order At AT&T

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 07:40 AM PST

Samsung Galaxy Note Goes Up For Pre-Order At AT&T


Samsung Galaxy Note Goes Up For Pre-Order At AT&T
Do you believe in a thing called love? If not, just listen to the rhythm of my heart… Or head on over to AT&T's website to pre-order the Galaxy Note. If for some reason you don't remember, the Note is a 5.3-inch phone/tablet hybrid that showed its face in a costly Samsung commercial during last night's Super Bowl....

Report: Samsung Planning A Full Line Of Galaxy S3 Phones, First Model To Hit Thi...

Posted: 06 Feb 2012 07:40 AM PST

Report: Samsung Planning A Full Line Of Galaxy S3 Phones, First Model To Hit This May


Report: Samsung Planning A Full Line Of Galaxy S3 Phones, First Model To Hit This May
Samsung's next flagship smartphone needs to be huge, iPhone 4 huge. It needs to be as competitive as the Galaxy S II as its set to go head-to-head with the iPhone 5. But success won't be found as easily this time. Samsung had nearly a full year to design and release Galaxy S II after the iPhone 4′s release....