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HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all over (video)

Posted: 11 May 2012 03:33 PM PDT

HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all over (video)


HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all over (video)
We all love teasers, so it's rather swell that HP decided to tease its next Envy-branded all-in-one printer at the Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai -- almost two years after introducing the Envy 100. As you can see in the above slide and the extremely brief video teaser after the break, this time round the design will feature a glass control panel, as well as a metal scan bar and a metal hinge under the scanner's see-through lid. Pretty hot, we'd say, and looking back at the Envy 14 Spectre which shares similar elements, this certainly sets a good example of how the new Printing and Personal Systems Group is already bringing a better design consistency across what used to be two different groups. For now, stay tuned for more info. Gallery: HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all overContinue reading HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all over (video)HP teases new Envy all-in-one printer, glass and metal dotted all over (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 18:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Carrol Shelby Dies at 89

Posted: 11 May 2012 03:33 PM PDT

Carrol Shelby Dies at 89


Carrol Shelby Dies at 89
Racer, car builder and entrepreneur was one of the car world's legends.

Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end

Posted: 11 May 2012 02:58 PM PDT

Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end


Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end
Filed under: Hybrid, Ferrari Business has been good for Ferrari. Thanks in no small part to expanding its activities in developing markets, the racing team turned automaker raked in 556 million euros in revenues to generate 42.1 million euros in profit in the first quarter of this year alone - an increase of 13.2 and 17.2 percent, respectively. Those figures are driven by increased sales that amounted to 1,733 units produced and delivered in the first quarter out of an exciting model range that includes the 458 Italia and Spider, the recently revised California, the innovative FF and the brand-new F12 Berlinetta. But the House that Enzo built is not about to stop there. Buried deep within the company's financial report (which you can delve into after below the fold should you be so inclined) comes confirmation direct from the company's affable chairman (and possible next Italian prime minister) Luca di Montezemolo: "At the end of the year, we'll also be unveiling the new Enzo, a limited series model and our first ever hybrid car." So there we have it, straight from the proverbial lion's mouth and in no uncertain terms. Before we flip the calendar to 2013, we'll have the latest in the long line of earth-shattering supercars that started with the 288 GTO, continued with the legendary F40, through the open-top F50 and on to the radical Enzo. And yes, it will be a hybrid, coupling an electric motor to a revised version of the V12 in the new F12 Berlinetta, as Ferrari revealed at the Beijing Motor Show.Continue reading Montezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's endMontezemolo confirms new Ferrari Enzo hybrid by year's end originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 come stateside on May 13th

Posted: 11 May 2012 02:58 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 come stateside on May 13th


Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 come stateside on May 13th
The last we heard, Samsung's Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was in pre-order limbo at Office Depot. Now we have official word that the slate will launch at that outlet -- and also at Amazon, Best Buy, Tiger Direct and others -- on May 13th. As expected, the 16GB WiFi version will go for $400, and if you've followed our coverage, you'll know it's a solid dual-core slate that nonetheless doesn't make huge spec improvements over the original Tab 10.1 (barring that Ice Cream Sandwich OS, of course). The Galaxy Player 4.2 will also make its debut this Sunday, for an asking price of $200. Android-loving moms: rejoice.Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 come stateside on May 13thSamsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 come stateside on May 13th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

HP takes print away from town for seven days, laughs at 'print is dead' claim

Posted: 11 May 2012 02:22 PM PDT

HP takes print away from town for seven days, laughs at 'print is dead' claim


HP takes print away from town for seven days, laughs at 'print is dead' claim
With e-books and digital subscription of magazines and newspapers becoming the new hot, many are sending off the message that print is gradually losing or has even already lost to its digital counterpart, while others argue that print is far from dead. Needless to say, being one of the leading manufacturers of printers, HP took the "print is dead" claim quite personally -- and perhaps too literally. How so? Well, the company commissioned a project that got participants in the US, India and Singapore to live without printed materials -- including newspapers, books, labels, packaging, ID cards and even some clothes -- for two days. Needless to say, those folks struggled really badly, but HP certainly proved that "the role of print is vastly underestimated" and that "true print deprivation was impossible." If you think that's an overkill, just you wait: HP and renowned photographer Chase Jarvis even went as far as getting a Wisconsin town called Spring Green to undergo a similar experiment, but for a duration of seven days. The entire project will be presented in a video documentary called 7 Days Without Print, and ahead of its premiere at Guggenheim Museum in New York on June 14, we were shown an exclusive trailer for said movie at HP's Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai. For the sake of those poor participants, do check out the clip right after the break. Gallery: HP takes print away from town for seven days, laughs at 'print is dead' claimContinue reading HP takes print away from town for seven days, laughs at 'print is dead' claimHP takes print away from town for seven days, laughs at 'print is dead' claim originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 17:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

EVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBT

Posted: 11 May 2012 01:49 PM PDT

EVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBT


EVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBT
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels, Europe/EU, EVS The easiest battery-swapping station we've laid eyes on was unveiled at the 26th Electric Vehicle Symposium (EVS26) in Los Angeles this week, but it's not for cars. The Bat'Lib system, developed by DBT and Matra, is a cabinet (on rolling wheels, for some reason) that holds and charges nine batteries - you can see there are ten slots, but one is always kept open to receive discharged packs, so you have to return a pack to get a new one. These packs, roughly the size of a loaf of bread and weighing 16 pounds, can be exchanged for a depleted pack in seconds, providing easy "endless" range in the electric scooters that are designed to use them. In the e-scooter on display in LA (a Matra e-MO XP, we think), the battery slipped into the seat column, and it certainly did look ridiculously easy to exchange one pack for another. The removeable batteries, built by Chicago-based AllCell Technologies, hold 1.125 kWh of energy and can be recharged up to 1,800 times. The swapping station can use either 110- or 220-volt electric outlets and uses a contactless card reader to accept payment and open and lock the charge bay doors. According to press materials distributed at EVS26, the Bat'lib system could come to scooters in Europe (Matra brand) and Asia (E-Ton and Tajima) later in 2012, but Matra MS president said in a statment that, "The Light Electric Vehicle Market today is leading the global EV market. Two wheelers will continue to play a major role in solving city congestion in US and European markets for years to come," so we'll be on the lookout for these all over the place.Continue reading EVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBTEVS: Bat'Lib, new battery swapping system for scooters, coming from Matra, DBT originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Pebble ties itself up in Twine: sounds so rustic, couldn't be any less (video)

Posted: 11 May 2012 01:49 PM PDT

Pebble ties itself up in Twine: sounds so rustic, couldn't be any less (video)


Pebble ties itself up in Twine: sounds so rustic, couldn't be any less (video)
Take an e-ink smartwatch that's got plenty of willing customers, throw in a WiFi-connected sensor box and well, imagine the possibilities. The founders behind Pebble and Twine hope you are, because they have announced that the pair will be connectable through the latter's web-based interface. This means you'll be able to setup text notifications to your wrist when your laundry's done, when someone's at your door and plenty more mundane real-world tasks. A brief video explains how it should all go down, but try not to get too excited -- pre-orders are sadly sold out.Continue reading Pebble ties itself up in Twine: sounds so rustic, couldn't be any less (video)Pebble ties itself up in Twine: sounds so rustic, couldn't be any less (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 16:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Supermechanical.blog | Email this | Comments

Visualized: HP's all-in-one PCs over the years, one from 1983

Posted: 11 May 2012 01:49 PM PDT

Visualized: HP's all-in-one PCs over the years, one from 1983


Visualized: HP's all-in-one PCs over the years, one from 1983
HP's TouchSmart sub-brand and its other AIOs should be no stranger to many PC advocates, but in case you've never come across one before, the company's laid all of them out on one side of its Global Influencer Summit in Shanghai. Models range from the TouchSmart IQ770 launched back in 2007, all the way to the recently shipped Z1 workstation and even the just-announced t410 Smart Zero Client; but the real gem of the booth is that little beige HP 150 right in the middle -- it's one of the first-ever touchscreen PCs, dating back to 1983, powered by an 8MHz Intel 8088 chip, ran MS-DOS and cost a mere $3,995. Whilst on the topic, HP's Vice President of Industrial Design Stacy Wolff shared some interesting stats: his team found that much like laptops, there are very different screen size preferences across different regions, with the US showing strong interest in 20-inch and 23-inch HP AIOs, whereas China much prefers 20-inch over 21.5-inch and 23-inch. With the big jump in AIO market penetration in each region between 2008 to 2012 (almost doubled in Japan and the US; and an even bigger leap for other markets), HP predicts that these machines will continue to steadily increase market penetration across more price points -- this was illustrated with what it conveniently calls the "AIO wedge" on a chart. Feel free to take a gander at our gallery for more tidbits. Gallery: Visualized: HP's all-in-one PCs over the years, one from 1983Visualized: HP's all-in-one PCs over the years, one from 1983 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 16:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

The Engadget Show returns Friday, May 18th -- get tickets to the taping!

Posted: 11 May 2012 01:48 PM PDT

The Engadget Show returns Friday, May 18th -- get tickets to the taping!


The Engadget Show returns Friday, May 18th -- get tickets to the taping!
Why, it seems like only last month that we recorded our last Engadget Show. Time sure flies when you're tech blogging. Thankfully, we've been plenty busy prepping an awesome May episode for your senses. For starters, we popped by the Smithsonian, to check out the museum's Art of the Video Game exhibit. And while the awesome Fifth Avenue Frogger game didn't actually make it into those hallowed halls, we did take a close up look at the hacked arcade cabinet for the Show. Speaking of video games (which we seem to be doing a lot these days), we'll also pay a visit to the newly reborn Chinatown Fair and speak to the directors of Indie Game: The Movie. All of that, plus a performance by musician Alex Winston and the month's latest and greatest gadgets. Best of all, if you're in New York City, you can be a part of the live show -- just fire off an email to engadgetshow [at] engadget.com. And if you can't make it in person, fear not, we'll be streaming live at 6PM on Friday. Just bookmark this here URL. Here are the deets: o. The event is all ages. o. We'll open doors and begin seating at 5:15pm on May 18th, and the taping begins at 6:00PM. We'll be closing the doors at 5:50PM. o. A limited number of tickets are available, first come first serve. We will also have a limited stand-by list available. o. Please bring a photo ID with you to the taping. o. The show length is around an hour. If you're a member of the media who wishes to attend, please contact us at: engadgetshowmedia [at] engadget [dot] com, and we'll try to accommodate you. All other non-media questions can be sent to: engadgetshow [at] engadget [dot] com. Subscribe to the Show: [iTunes] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). [Zune] Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (M4V). [RSS M4V] Add the Engadget Show feed (M4V) to your RSS aggregator and have it delivered automatically.The Engadget Show returns Friday, May 18th -- get tickets to the taping! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Ford Recalls 10,500 Vehicles

Posted: 11 May 2012 12:36 PM PDT

Ford Recalls 10,500 Vehicles


Ford Recalls 10,500 Vehicles
F-150, Expedition, Mustang, and Lincoln Navigator among the affected models.

Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US

Posted: 11 May 2012 12:36 PM PDT

Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US


Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US
Nokia's major focal points within the US market may currently be its Lumia 900 and Windows Phone, but that doesn't mean it's planning to leave its other notable offerings outside of Uncle Sam's borders. Speaking with PC Mag, Nokia executive Chris Weber explained that the company aims to offer its current imaging- / Symbian Belle flagship-handset, the 41-megapixel Pureview 808, north of Mexico in the "next couple of months" -- unsurprising, considering it recently passed through the underground testing-chambers of the FCC. Unlike the Lumia, however, this mega-phone will only be sold unlocked, naturally sporting AT&T bands for connectivity. While we're still eager to find out more detailed availability information, you can now rest assured that you'll soon be able to capture highly detailed photos of your freedom fries to post on Tumblr.Nokia confirms intent to bring unlocked Pureview 808 handset to US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 15:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | PC Mag | Email this | Comments

iCloud.com slip-up shows Notes and Reminders, iOS 6 references

Posted: 11 May 2012 12:02 PM PDT

iCloud.com slip-up shows Notes and Reminders, iOS 6 references


iCloud.com slip-up shows Notes and Reminders, iOS 6 references
Looks like Apple's going to add more than just banner notifications to iCloud.com in the near future: a randomly available beta.icloud.com page has shown Notes and Reminders alongside familiar iCloud fixtures like email and Find My iPhone. If that wasn't enough, some skulking about in the HTML code of the beta page showed for a time that access to the new features requires signing in to the "iOS 6 beta," a fairly strong indicator that a web refresh will go hand-in-hand with a new mobile platform at this year's WWDC. What else is in store will likely have to wait until the developer event next month, but we at least know now that our iPhone's grocery lists will survive on the web. [Thanks, Tommy]iCloud.com slip-up shows Notes and Reminders, iOS 6 references originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 14:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink 9 to 5 Mac | beta.icloud.com | Email this | Comments

UK journalist ready to soup up old Enfield EV

Posted: 11 May 2012 11:24 AM PDT

UK journalist ready to soup up old Enfield EV


UK journalist ready to soup up old Enfield EV
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, UK A UK-based car journalist has bought a 1974 Enfield 8000 battery-electric vehicle and has big? little? big plans to soup up the two-seater with a modern, more powerful electric motor. The car's original electric motor was damaged in a flood, according to writer Jonny Smith's blog. About 120 Enfield EVs were produced between 1973 and 1976 as a response of sorts to the oil crisis that caused gas prices to spike in both the UK and U.S. The boxy EV was made with parts from a number of different vehicles, including brakes and wheels from Mini and lights from a Capri. The car, which is about a foot shorter than a Mini, had a single-charge range of between 35 and 55 miles and a top speed of about 40 miles per hour. It also cost about twice as much as a Mini. You can tell Smith is a storyteller, since he is naming the car the Flux Capacitor as a nod to the gizmo that powered the time-traveling DeLorean in "Back to the Future." Great Scott!UK journalist ready to soup up old Enfield EV originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Facebook proposes more transparent privacy policy, wants to know what you think...

Posted: 11 May 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Facebook proposes more transparent privacy policy, wants to know what you think of it


Facebook proposes more transparent privacy policy, wants to know what you think of it
Facebook's had some privacy foibles in the not-so-distant past, and has been working to improve its policies to better inform Facebook users how their info is exploited. Last year, the Irish Data Protection Commissioner's Office did an audit of Facebook's data usage approach, and determined that, while Facebook's doing a decent job, further details should be provided to us all. Well, the social network's recently responded by creating a Terms and Policies Hub to make its myriad policies easy to find. Additionally, it's adding new examples and explanations to its Data Use Policy about how the 'book employs cookies on its site, while also shedding some light on how our info's used for advertising and improving site operations. There's also a detailed description of the Activity Log tool that lets you see every bit of info you've entrusted to Mr. Zuckerberg, so you can better manage your pictures and wall posts. These changes aren't yet set in stone, however, because Facebook wants to know what you think before doing so. Just head on over to Facebook's Site Governance page to peruse the changes and provide feedback at your leisure, or tune into a live Q&A session with Chief Privacy Officer Erin Egan next Monday (May 14th) at noon ET to tell her face-to-digital-face.Facebook proposes more transparent privacy policy, wants to know what you think of it originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 14:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | Facebook | Email this | Comments

Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6

Posted: 11 May 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6


Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6
Granted, Apple and Google aren't quite the bosom buddies they once were, but how far is Cupertino going to free itself from the Android-maker? Well, Apple's picked up a number of mapmakers and is now reportedly getting ready to unveil a Google map competitor for iOS. 9to5Mac is reporting that the mapping solution will be in-place for the next major version of the mobile operating system, combining technologies gathered with the acquisition of Placebase, C3 Technologies and Poly9. The star of the show is said to be the 3D mode with graphics nabbed from C3. All Things D has "independently confirmed" the forthcoming app reinvention, with sources adding, (hopefully a bit hyperbolically) that it will "blow your head off." According to rumors, we'll be finding out a lot more come WWDC next month.Report: Apple dumping Google for own Maps app in iOS 6 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 13:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | 9to5Mac | Email this | Comments

IBM celebrates the 15th anniversary of Deep Blue beating Garry Kasparov (video)

Posted: 11 May 2012 10:48 AM PDT

IBM celebrates the 15th anniversary of Deep Blue beating Garry Kasparov (video)


IBM celebrates the 15th anniversary of Deep Blue beating Garry Kasparov (video)
It's been 15 years since IBM's Deep Blue recorded its famous May 11th 1997 victory over world champion chess player Garry Kasparov -- a landmark in artificial intelligence. Designed by Big Blue as a way of understanding high-power parallel processing, the "brute force" system could examine 200 million chess positions every second, beating the grandmaster 3.5-2.5 after losing 4-2 the previous year. It went on to help develop drug treatments, analyze risk and aid data miners before being replaced with Blue Gene and, more recently, Watson -- which recorded a famous series of victories on Jeopardy! in 2011. If you'd like to know more, we've got a video with one of the computer's fathers: Dr. Murray Campbell and a comparison on how the three supercomputers stack up after the break. As for Garry Kasparov? The loss didn't ruin his career, he went on to win every single Chess trophy conceived, retired, wrote some books and went into politics. As you do.Continue reading IBM celebrates the 15th anniversary of Deep Blue beating Garry Kasparov (video)IBM celebrates the 15th anniversary of Deep Blue beating Garry Kasparov (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 13:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | IBM | Email this | Comments

Engadget Giveaway: win a Sony 40-inch 1080p HDTV, courtesy of NBC Universal!

Posted: 11 May 2012 10:12 AM PDT

Engadget Giveaway: win a Sony 40-inch 1080p HDTV, courtesy of NBC Universal!


Engadget Giveaway: win a Sony 40-inch 1080p HDTV, courtesy of NBC Universal!
It's movie time, folks. The bad news is that you have to bring your own popcorn. The good news, on the other hand, is that the feature film and the TV are on us! Thanks to the folks at NBC Universal, there's a 40-inch 1080p HDTV up for grabs. The occasion is the studio's release of The Grey, starring Liam Neeson, on Blu-ray this coming Tuesday May 15th. If you're the lucky winner, however, you won't even have to venture out to stores to pick up a copy of your own -- one will come included with the TV! Unfortunately, there's one additional restriction this time around: only US residents are able to enter. But if you qualify, head below and leave a comment, and good luck!Continue reading Engadget Giveaway: win a Sony 40-inch 1080p HDTV, courtesy of NBC Universal!Engadget Giveaway: win a Sony 40-inch 1080p HDTV, courtesy of NBC Universal! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 13:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Nintendo prepares to kill off Aqua Blue 3DS, dump it in a watery grave

Posted: 11 May 2012 10:12 AM PDT

Nintendo prepares to kill off Aqua Blue 3DS, dump it in a watery grave


Nintendo prepares to kill off Aqua Blue 3DS, dump it in a watery grave
Anyone that bought Nintendo's 3D portable early on may have laid their hands on an endangered species. The original Aqua Blue model will cease production soon, according to Nintendo Japan's official site. In a full list of the 3DS's ever-increasing color options, the original has been tagged (above, top left), stating that it'll no longer be made, although there's no official date for the literal end of the line. Its turquoise coat didn't cost all that much, right?Nintendo prepares to kill off Aqua Blue 3DS, dump it in a watery grave originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Kotaku | Nintendo (Japanese) | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 lands at UK's Carphone Warehouse

Posted: 11 May 2012 10:12 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 lands at UK's Carphone Warehouse


Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 lands at UK's Carphone Warehouse
Brits left unaffected by last month's US launch of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 can now get in on the Ice Cream Sandwich action: the silver version of the tablet recently landed at Carphone Warehouse in the UK, and the white model is reportedly coming on May 18th. The retailer is offering the 8GB, WiFi-only flavor for £199. Though the Tab 2 7.0 didn't top the charts when it crossed our reviewer's desk, its solid performance and decent battery life make it one of the best value-priced Android 4.0 slates out there. Click through to the source link to reserve this 7-incher, but if it's the silver model you're after, it looks like you'll have to pick up the phone to make the purchase (at least for now).Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 lands at UK's Carphone Warehouse originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Android Central | Carphone Warehouse | Email this | Comments

Engine packaging to blame for Fisker Karma garage fire?

Posted: 11 May 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Engine packaging to blame for Fisker Karma garage fire?


Engine packaging to blame for Fisker Karma garage fire?
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Fisker While the investigation of the Fisker Karma that toasted a Texas garage is not over, pundits have begun to weigh in. Automotive News has found a particularly credible one in Jon Bereisa, CEO of Auto Lectrification and the chief engineer of the General Motors EV1 and systems architect for the Chevrolet Volt. And according to Bereisa, the poor packaging of the Karma's internal combustion engine is what likely caused the fire. "The engine is shoehorned into that bay, because they had to use a larger engine, because it was too heavy a car," Bereisa told AN. "As a result, there's no room for exhaust routing and heat shielding to route the heat away." The Karma uses a turbocharged, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine sourced from GM. In the Karma, however, the Ecotec does not drive the wheels, but acts as a generator to supplement and recharge the batteries. The report says that a fluid leak, combined with tight engine compartment confines and the resultant high heat from the gasoline engine's exhaust and the would have been enough to cause the fire. Five months ago, the Karma was recalled due to potential coolant leakage from the battery. Fisker is maintaining that it is not the car's battery pack that is at fault, and has pointed to other potential sources of the blaze, according to the report, telling AN that, "There are myriad combustible materials that could be in the garage, in the wheel arch, or picked up on the roadside."Engine packaging to blame for Fisker Karma garage fire? originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston

Posted: 11 May 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston


Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston
Were you asleep at mission control during Endeavor's final flight? Did you forget to look to the New York City skyline for the Enterprise's last adventure? Buck up buttercup, there's still one Space Shuttle launch you haven't missed -- a faux Space Shuttle, named Explorer, is prepping itself to ride a barge to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The full-size shuttle mockup was shuffled out of the Kennedy Space Center Complex to make way for an actual spacecraft last year, and will now embark on a ten day journey by sea to its new home in Texas. "NASA's Space Shuttle changed the way we think about space, making it more accessible, understandable and useful," stated Space Center Houston President, Richard Allen. "It is our intent to continue that legacy with this exciting new attraction." The replica shuttle will be getting a few upgrades, including a new cockpit that more closely resembles the interior of space shuttle Atlantis, and will be housed in a new education facility that is being built around the mock spacecraft. Sure, it's not as exciting as a legitimate shuttle launch, but we're still happy to give the old bird one final send off.Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Space, Collect Space | | Email this | Comments

CTIA Wireless 2012 wrap-up

Posted: 11 May 2012 09:32 AM PDT

CTIA Wireless 2012 wrap-up


CTIA Wireless 2012 wrap-up
Oh, how we will miss New Orleans. It's been a long and busy week in the Big Easy as tens of thousands of calories were sacrificed in the name of bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of CTIA's annual spring show. Not that we mind -- we love doing it, and it's easy justification for the dozens of beignets we downed during our stay. The event was a tad on the quiet side this year (no companies announced any buyouts, for starters) we still kept ourselves more than adequately busy sticking our noses in every nook and cranny of the show floor. After the break, feast upon our entire scope of coverage, in case you missed it the first time around.Continue reading CTIA Wireless 2012 wrap-upCTIA Wireless 2012 wrap-up originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Is the Buick Riviera Returning?

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:57 AM PDT

Is the Buick Riviera Returning?


Is the Buick Riviera Returning?
Maybe; GM has moved to trademark the famous nameplate.

Baidu announces new smartphone partnership, stops short of saying who with

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:57 AM PDT

Baidu announces new smartphone partnership, stops short of saying who with


Baidu announces new smartphone partnership, stops short of saying who with
China's search giant Baidu has already got its foot in the mobile platform door, now it plans to wedge it open a little further. Reuters report that the firm will be announcing a new partnership next week that will involve a new smartphone running an updated version of its mobile operating system, this time called Baidu Cloud. There's no word right now on who is supplying the hardware, with vice president Wang Jing only going as far to say it's in talks with "global" manufacturers. So looks like it's names in a hat for now, until the big reveal.Baidu announces new smartphone partnership, stops short of saying who with originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters | Email this | Comments

Building a Better Electric Vehicle

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:57 AM PDT

Building a Better Electric Vehicle


Building a Better Electric Vehicle
Why 'purpose-driven' electric cars have advantages over retrofits.

SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace drum up support for the space hotel of the future

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:56 AM PDT

SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace drum up support for the space hotel of the future


SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace drum up support for the space hotel of the future
SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace are teaming up to cross-promote their private aerospace tech. The duo are kicking off a tour in Asia to drum up governmental and business support for the Falcon 9 rocket and BA's BA 330 floating habitat. The latter has 330 cubic meters of space and can support a crew of six for scientific experimentation, or ensuring no-one can ever out-do your bachelor party. More details about the tie up are expected just as soon as Elon Musk's company can get that DragonX to escape the atmosphere.Continue reading SpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace drum up support for the space hotel of the futureSpaceX and Bigelow Aerospace drum up support for the space hotel of the future originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 11:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Stuff | | Email this | Comments

Spotify offers up playlist radio stations and more with latest upgrade

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:21 AM PDT

Spotify offers up playlist radio stations and more with latest upgrade


Spotify offers up playlist radio stations and more with latest upgrade
For an upgrade with a fairly underwhelming number like 0.8.3 attached, the latest version of the Spotify desktop client brings the goods. First up is much requested the ability to create radio stations based on playlists or albums, with the click of a button (that would be the Start Playlist Radio or Start Album Radio button, for the record), generating a queue of similar music. A new boost to search brings up music in the main view when you hover over it in search results, while embeddable HTML codes have been added to right click functionality. The service has also added Tumblr posting to the game. The update is rolling out today for Windows and Mac users. More info in the source link below.Spotify offers up playlist radio stations and more with latest upgrade originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 10:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Next Web | Spotify | Email this | Comments

Redsn0w 0.9.11b1 now allows post-iPad 2 devices to downgrade to an older firmware

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:21 AM PDT

Redsn0w 0.9.11b1 now allows post-iPad 2 devices to downgrade to an older firmware


Redsn0w 0.9.11b1 now allows post-iPad 2 devices to downgrade to an older firmware
Per usual, the Dev-Team whiz-kids have been hard at work trying to make your jailbroken iOS life a tad bit easier. This time around, MuscleNerd & Co. have outed their latest revision of RedSn0w (0.9.11b1), allowing folks using the new iPad, iPad 2 and iPhone 4S to downgrade to lower firmwares for jailbreaking purposes -- a feature others have been enjoying for some time now. As expected, you'd still need those saved SHSH blobs from the previous firmware in order to do so, and if your device depends on an unofficial unlock, it's recommended (with a few exceptions) to steer clear since this method will upgrade your baseband. Speaking of, the Dev-Team also notes you should stick with an earlier version of Redsn0w unless you must have the new tidbits. Those of you eager to give it a try can head over to the Dev-Tem Blog to grab yourself a copy.Redsn0w 0.9.11b1 now allows post-iPad 2 devices to downgrade to an older firmware originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 10:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Jailbreak Untethered | Dev-Team Blog | Email this | Comments

Nintendo to pull the plug on 3D TV service in Japan

Posted: 11 May 2012 08:21 AM PDT

Nintendo to pull the plug on 3D TV service in Japan


Nintendo to pull the plug on 3D TV service in Japan
If you were still holding out for those 3D-erific videos of cute dogs and sumo wrestlers for your American 3DS via Nintendo's "Itsu no Ma ni Terebi" service, bad news just got badder. In short, it's not coming. Ever. In fact, worse than that, the service will take its last look at the rising sun on the 20th of June, as Nintendo has announced that it's shuttering the service one day short of a year since it launched. There is mention of occasional content coming to both 2D and 3D devices via the Nintendo Video service, but if we didn't know better, we'd suggest this is Kyoto's way of saying "I'll call you".Nintendo to pull the plug on 3D TV service in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 May 2012 10:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Kotaku | Nintendo (Japanese) | Email this | Comments

Chrysler fetes its most eco-friendly dealers, with bamboo

Posted: 11 May 2012 07:10 AM PDT

Chrysler fetes its most eco-friendly dealers, with bamboo


Chrysler fetes its most eco-friendly dealers, with bamboo
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Green Culture, Chrysler, North America, USA The company may be best known for tire-melting Hemi engines, but at least some of its dealerships are showing some love for the environment.Chrysler, which launched a program last year to commemorate its most eco-friendly dealers, has named its first batch of 30 winners as part of its Dealer ECO (that stands for Environmentally Conscious Operations) Program. The U.S. automaker awarded five dealers in Michigan as well as three dealerships each in New York and California among the 30. One Arkansas dealership was rewarded for having a 2,000-square-foot solar-panel system on its roof (pictured), while another, in Michigan, was singled out for using used motor oil to heat the facility. In all, the dealers were noted for their energy efficiency, oil containment, waste recycling and community involvement. And each of the dealers received a bamboo plaque commemorating their achievements.Continue reading Chrysler fetes its most eco-friendly dealers, with bambooChrysler fetes its most eco-friendly dealers, with bamboo originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 11 May 2012 10:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments