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GM starts testing electric Chevrolet Spark

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

GM starts testing electric Chevrolet Spark


GM starts testing electric Chevrolet Spark
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, GM General Motors is literally changing its stripes with its battery-electric powered Chevrolet Spark. The automaker is testing battery-electric versions of its Chevrolet Spark compact and is suggesting that production versions may have a single-charge range of more than 100 miles. GM posted on Tuesday on its The Future Is Electric blog that engineers are testing a handful of electric-powered sparks....

Canon 5D Mark III hits US retailers, available in stores today

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

Canon 5D Mark III hits US retailers, available in stores today


Canon 5D Mark III hits US retailers, available in stores today
Well, that didn't take long at all. Hours after our Canon 5D Mark III review went live, we've received word that the camera is already available for purchase, and if you happen to live in New York City and can make it to B&H before 7PM, you could even take one home today!...

Facebook reportedly acquires 750 IBM patents, beefs up its IP profile

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

Facebook reportedly acquires 750 IBM patents, beefs up its IP profile


Facebook reportedly acquires 750 IBM patents, beefs up its IP profile
You don't take a few shots in the patent wars without gearing up for the next battle. According to a Reuters source, Facebook just armed itself with 750 IBM patents. The library of intellectual property is said to cover a wide spectrum of technology, including semiconductor and search patents. So what's the beef?...

Fisker Drops a Hint About Nina

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

Fisker Drops a Hint About Nina


Fisker Drops a Hint About Nina
Teaser sketch hints at a new car debuting at the New York Auto Show.

Don’t Have An HTC Vivid? These AT&T Devices Are Getting ICS In “Coming Months”

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

Don't Have An HTC Vivid? These AT&T Devices Are Getting ICS In "Coming Months"


Don't Have An HTC Vivid? These AT&T Devices Are Getting ICS In "Coming Months"
Those of you dutifully carrying around your HTC Vivids have probably already heard AT&T has officially started pushing out the handset's Ice Cream Sandwich update. For all you other AT&T customers, fear not — the nation's second largest wireless carrier has also announced which of their other Android handsets will be getting the Ice Cream Sandwich treatment. There aren't many surprises on the list (which can be found below if you'd rather...

US DOJ sues AT&T for improper IP Relay billing, alleges millions in false claims...

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

US DOJ sues AT&T for improper IP Relay billing, alleges millions in false claims to FCC


US DOJ sues AT&T for improper IP Relay billing, alleges millions in false claims to FCC
AT&T has violated the United States False Claims Act to the tune of "millions of dollars," according to a Department of Justice lawsuit filed this week. The DOJ alleges that the carrier intentionally neglected to authenticate users of the IP Relay service -- a tool utilized by hearing-impaired persons to type messages that communications assistants then read to callers....

2013 Mercedes GLK Revealed

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

2013 Mercedes GLK Revealed


2013 Mercedes GLK Revealed
The facelifted SUV will go public at the New York Auto Show.

Bye-Bye, Body-on-Frame Trucks?

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

Bye-Bye, Body-on-Frame Trucks?


Bye-Bye, Body-on-Frame Trucks?
Unibodies are now the norm, but body-on-frame vehicles aren't dead yet.

2014 Chevy Impala to Debut in NY

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:26 PM PDT

2014 Chevy Impala to Debut in NY


2014 Chevy Impala to Debut in NY
New model will marks the 10th generation of the Impala.

BMW Downgrades 3-Series EPA Rating

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

BMW Downgrades 3-Series EPA Rating


BMW Downgrades 3-Series EPA Rating
Mileage is better than the previous car, but the 328i takes a hit.

Honda Crosstour Concept Coming to NY

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Honda Crosstour Concept Coming to NY


Honda Crosstour Concept Coming to NY
New crossover is likely to hew to its predecessor's quirky design.

Men Succumb to Beetlemania

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Men Succumb to Beetlemania


Men Succumb to Beetlemania
The VW's new, more masculine look and a marketing pitch pay off.

Chevy TrailBlazer Is Back on the Road

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Chevy TrailBlazer Is Back on the Road


Chevy TrailBlazer Is Back on the Road
Is it US bound? GM isn't saying yes, but it isn't saying no, either.

A Promise of Speed and Vanished Money

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

A Promise of Speed and Vanished Money


A Promise of Speed and Vanished Money
How to spend $330 and 25,000 air miles on nothing and not mind a bit.

Nissan Confirms Datsun Comeback

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Nissan Confirms Datsun Comeback


Nissan Confirms Datsun Comeback
CEO says entry-level brand will be only for 'emerging' markets.

Porsche to Offer Plug-in Panamera

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Porsche to Offer Plug-in Panamera


Porsche to Offer Plug-in Panamera
Sources say the plug-in hybrid sedan is likely coming to the US.

Which 2012 Cars Have the Best Tech?

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Which 2012 Cars Have the Best Tech?


Which 2012 Cars Have the Best Tech?
Cars with tech that makes life easier and more entertaining on the road.

2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG Revealed

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG Revealed


2013 Mercedes SL65 AMG Revealed
The 6.0-liter V12 roadster will debut at the New York Auto Show.

Mercedes to Drop the R-Class in US

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Mercedes to Drop the R-Class in US


Mercedes to Drop the R-Class in US
Alabama plant will continue to build the wagons for export, however.

It's Not Over for the V8

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

It's Not Over for the V8


It's Not Over for the V8
8-cylinder engines are becoming less common, but hardly disappearing.

Fisker Karma Struggles in Road Test

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

Fisker Karma Struggles in Road Test


Fisker Karma Struggles in Road Test
Consumer Reports finds plenty of faults with the electric sports car.

First Coda Electric Cars Delivered

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 03:25 PM PDT

First Coda Electric Cars Delivered


First Coda Electric Cars Delivered
All in California – two in L.A., one in Palo Alto

Kiip Goes Beyond Games, Lets Any App Reward You With Real-Life Prizes

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Kiip Goes Beyond Games, Lets Any App Reward You With Real-Life Prizes


Kiip Goes Beyond Games, Lets Any App Reward You With Real-Life Prizes
What if you won prizes for getting Likes on Instagram, listening to songs on Pandora, or making Highlight connections around town? Today Kiip expands its real-world rewards platform to allow giveaways in any type of app, not just games. Since Kiip-client brands pay developers to promote through them, today's launch gives will give lots of devs a new way to monetize without traditional display ads. In an exclusive launch with TechCrunch, Kiip is...

AT&T rolls out Android 4.0 to HTC Vivid, other devices getting ICS in the 'comin...

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 02:37 PM PDT

AT&T rolls out Android 4.0 to HTC Vivid, other devices getting ICS in the 'coming months'


AT&T rolls out Android 4.0 to HTC Vivid, other devices getting ICS in the 'coming months'
Be still our beating heart. Just two weeks ago we heard Android 4.0 -- that upgrade lovingly referred to as Ice Cream Sandwich -- would be reaching the HTC Vivid "in the coming weeks." We even saw the update trickle in to select devices last week without any official notice from the mother ship....

Primary Coffee’s HotPad App Makes Your Overheating New iPad Useful

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Primary Coffee's HotPad App Makes Your Overheating New iPad Useful


Primary Coffee's HotPad App Makes Your Overheating New iPad Useful
Is your new iPad as hot as a tabletop grill? Why not put it to use as a warming pad? Yeah, just navigate Safari to this little web app and the script takes care of the rest! The new iPad is truly a magical device. What will Apple think of next?...

Google Voice gets an ICS update, brings visual voicemail to the missed call log

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Google Voice gets an ICS update, brings visual voicemail to the missed call log


Google Voice gets an ICS update, brings visual voicemail to the missed call log
To date, it seems that Mountain View has employed a loose definition of the term "integrated," neglecting to offer such Google Voice features as a unified messaging inbox, or an option to access voicemails without switching back to the dedicated app. Well we have some good news for those of you that haven't completely abandoned voice-based communication....

T-Mobile to eliminate 1,900 US call center jobs, says more 'restructuring' ahead

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PDT

T-Mobile to eliminate 1,900 US call center jobs, says more 'restructuring' ahead


T-Mobile to eliminate 1,900 US call center jobs, says more 'restructuring' ahead
T-Mobile USA CEO Philipp Humm sent word to his employees today that the company will be shuttering seven call centers, cutting a total of 3,300 jobs in the process. Affected employees will have the option of relocating to any of the 17 remaining call centers throughout the country, where 1,400 new positions will be available, essentially bringing the net job loss to 1,900....

The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PDT

The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!


The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!
No Tim this week, but Brian will be holding things down in the New York studio with Terrence. Also joining via the internet for the first time is the one and only Billy Steele. Stay tuned. It's gonna be a fun one.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM ET!...

IRL: Sony SmartWatch, Otterbox Universal Defender case and a Blendtec blender

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PDT

IRL: Sony SmartWatch, Otterbox Universal Defender case and a Blendtec blender


IRL: Sony SmartWatch, Otterbox Universal Defender case and a Blendtec blender
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. At last! A story where it's actually appropriate to write "Will it blend?" in the comments!...

Test Drive: Ford Police Interceptor and Interceptor Utility

Posted: 22 Mar 2012 01:50 PM PDT

Test Drive: Ford Police Interceptor and Interceptor Utility


Test Drive: Ford Police Interceptor and Interceptor Utility
Long live the king?