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Minecraft mod adds programmable 8-bit computer, lacks cassette deck (video)

Posted: 21 May 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Minecraft mod adds programmable 8-bit computer, lacks cassette deck (video)


Minecraft mod adds programmable 8-bit computer, lacks cassette deck (video)
Never one to focus exclusively on the very latest hardware, a new mod has brought an 6502 microprocessor to a Minecraft world near you. The system is made from three separate cubes, representing the CPU, monitor and disk drive, respectively, all connected by ribbon cables. Part of pre-release 5 of the RedPower 2 mod, programmer Eloraam has also thrown in pumps and solar panels to keep crafters busy -- you're no longer limited to light switches. The emulated 8-bit processor can interact with other Minecraft blocks and while the computer can be programmed alone, its creator has been kind enough to include a Forth interpreter alongside the hardware, for those looking to get a little more involved. Such types can also skip over the break for an intense 23-minute tutorial on the mod. Continue reading Minecraft mod adds programmable 8-bit computer, lacks cassette deck (video)Minecraft mod adds programmable 8-bit computer, lacks cassette deck (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 17:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | Eloraam | Email this | Comments

Spotify hits Australia and New Zealand, can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?

Posted: 21 May 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Spotify hits Australia and New Zealand, can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?


Spotify hits Australia and New Zealand, can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?
Music fans in Australia and New Zealand are waking up some happy news this Tuesday morning. Spotify announced that it's bringing its streaming services to those markets, starting today, offering up access to some 16 million tracks via PC, smartphone and iPad, bringing Spotify's availability to a grand total of 15 countries. Each new country will also be getting Spotify apps to call their own: Triple J in Australia and NZ Top 40 in New Zealand, both of which offer up curated music access. More information on the launches -- including prices for premium accounts -- can be found in press releases after the break, and a playlist of some of our favorite local jams (and a locally-themed Kinks number) can be heard below.Continue reading Spotify hits Australia and New Zealand, can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder?Spotify hits Australia and New Zealand, can't you hear, can't you hear the thunder? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Panasonic launches 12-35mm Micro Four Thirds lens with constant f/2.8 aperture

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT

Panasonic launches 12-35mm Micro Four Thirds lens with constant f/2.8 aperture


Panasonic launches 12-35mm Micro Four Thirds lens with constant f/2.8 aperture
As powerful as they've become, Mirrorless camera systems can't match the versatility of a full-size DSLR. One key component we haven't seen is a constant-aperture lens, offering a consistent large aperture size throughout the zoom range. That changed today. Panasonic's new Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm optic packs one incredible advantage over its compact competitors -- a constant f/2.8 aperture. Because of the Micro Four Thirds system's 2x multiplication factor, this 12-35mm lens covers the same zoom range of 24-70mm glass on a full-frame camera, in a significantly smaller package. The optic consists of 14 elements in nine groups, and includes UED and UHR lenses to increase image quality and minimize distortion, along with built-in image stabilization and Panasonic's Nano Surface Coating to reduce ghosting and lens flare. It's also splash- and dust-resistant, and features a metal mount on the rear. Panasonic has yet to release pricing in the US, but the European price tag has been estimated at €1,100 (about $1,400) -- by comparison, Canon's equivalent optic (from a specification perspective) will run you $1,600. For its part, the 12-35mm MFT lens is expected to hit stores in August. Full PR is just past the break.Continue reading Panasonic launches 12-35mm Micro Four Thirds lens with constant f/2.8 aperturePanasonic launches 12-35mm Micro Four Thirds lens with constant f/2.8 aperture originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 16:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

The Engadget Interview: Ben Heck talks Raspberry Pi at Maker Faire (video)

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT

The Engadget Interview: Ben Heck talks Raspberry Pi at Maker Faire (video)


The Engadget Interview: Ben Heck talks Raspberry Pi at Maker Faire (video)
It's really no surprise that we bumped into the legendary Ben Heck at Maker Faire Bay Area 2012. Still, he was kind enough to give us a few minutes of his time. We talked about the Raspberry Pi, robot luggage, portable 3D printers, pinball machines, pretzels and cheese curds -- oh my! Just take a look at our video interview and don't miss the outtakes at the end.The Engadget Interview: Ben Heck talks Raspberry Pi at Maker Faire (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 16:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

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

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT

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


Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET
It's Monday, and we're back to our regular time and day where you get to 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. Continue reading Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ETJoin the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

CallApp Uses Social Data To Build A Smarter Smartphone Contact Book

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT

CallApp Uses Social Data To Build A Smarter Smartphone Contact Book


CallApp Uses Social Data To Build A Smarter Smartphone Contact Book
One of my least favorite moments of the day comes when my iPhone rings and the number isn't in my contact book. Is it an important call from an entrepreneur? A random PR person pitching me? Or just a telemarketer? I won't know until I pick up. CallApp, a startup launching today at Disrupt, wants to eliminate those awkward moments, for starters. It's creating what CEO and co-founder Oded Volovitz calls a "universal social contact book." It's drawing data from social networks and other data sources to give users more context about phone calls and other communication. The data also comes from CallApp users — users can edit CallApp listings, and if they can want, they can add their contact book into the company's general database.

Quick Spin: 2013 Shelby GT500

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:47 PM PDT

Quick Spin: 2013 Shelby GT500


Quick Spin: 2013 Shelby GT500
The latest Mustang is one kickass ride, elevating the entire breed.

Of myths and 41-megapixel sensors: Nokia looks back on the 808 PureView (video)

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:46 PM PDT

Of myths and 41-megapixel sensors: Nokia looks back on the 808 PureView (video)


Of myths and 41-megapixel sensors: Nokia looks back on the 808 PureView (video)
It's a tale as old as the introduction of the 808 PureView, itself. Something about a bar and Tokyo and scribbling ingenious ideas on a napkin -- you know, the same 'ol humble origin story that seems to surround every impactful creation. Spoon-fed mythology aside, Nokia's decided to shift things into meta mode by composing a making of mini-doc for its hump-backed Symbian Belle cameraphone shot entirely with that much-ballyhooed 41-megapixel sensor (insert feigned amazement here). If you haven't heard Espoo spin this yarn before, settle in for an eight minute, accented tribute journey that takes navel-gazing and self-congratulations to an uncomfortable level. We get it, guys, the camera's good. Really, really good -- there's no need to sell us on it any further. 'Tis a pity, then, that the handset's been restricted to "select markets." Hop on past the break to gawk at this scripted enthusiasm first-hand.Continue reading Of myths and 41-megapixel sensors: Nokia looks back on the 808 PureView (video)Of myths and 41-megapixel sensors: Nokia looks back on the 808 PureView (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 16:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Remember the electric Rolls-Royce Phantom? Forget it

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:14 PM PDT

Remember the electric Rolls-Royce Phantom? Forget it


Remember the electric Rolls-Royce Phantom? Forget it
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Rolls RoyceMotor Trend reports Rolls-Royce has pulled the plug (literally) on its electric Phantom. Word has it none of the ultra-luxury automaker's current clients have any interest in an electrified land yacht due to niggling factors like range anxiety and a perceived loss of premiumness. Apparently the world's super wealthy only feel content when their transportation runs on the tears of crushed ecosystems. That's a bit odd considering the 102 EX Concept bowed at the Geneva Motor Show with more torque than the buttery-smooth V12 in the standard Phantom. Still, all the torque in the world is no balm for a range of under 100 miles. While it's true Rolls-Royce officially quoted a total range of around 120 miles from the 1,452-pound battery pack in the machine's nose, we're more than a little skeptical of that figure. Then there's the issue of keeping the electric Phantom charged. We can imagine the typical Phantom owner isn't accustomed to waiting for anything, let alone twiddling their thumbs for eight hours while their cripplingly expensive sedan charges. With all that compromise, Rolls-Royce says it just doesn't make sense to produce the 102 EX.Remember the electric Rolls-Royce Phantom? Forget it originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Major Steal: King.com Poaches Talent Behind EA’s Sims Social To Lead New London...

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:14 PM PDT

Major Steal: King.com Poaches Talent Behind EA's Sims Social To Lead New London Studio


Major Steal: King.com Poaches Talent Behind EA's Sims Social To Lead New London Studio
King.com, the European-casual-gaming-company-that-could, is cementing its ascendance on the Facebook platform by poaching one of the key producers responsible for EA's Sims Social and opening a new game development studio in London. The company just hired Catharina Mallet away from EA to lead the new studio, which should have 40 people by year-end. King.com, which started in Sweden and hasn't taken outside funding since raising $43 million seven years ago, is one of two European gaming companies that have made a serious run on the Facebook platform in the last year. While Zynga has seen its revenue growth slow and other longtime Facebook developers like Crowdstar and Funzio have mostly moved onto mobile games, both King.com and Germany's Wooga have both climbed up the developer leaderboards. King.com has beat out EA and more recently, Wooga, for the #2 spot among game developers in terms of daily active users on Facebook, according to AppData. The number of game sessions has also blown up by tenfold to 3 billion per month, from 300 million a year ago.

ITC says again that Apple and RIM don't violate Kodak patent

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:14 PM PDT

ITC says again that Apple and RIM don't violate Kodak patent


ITC says again that Apple and RIM don't violate Kodak patent
Kodak hasn't caught a break lately, and that trend isn't easing up any time soon with a second rejection arriving in its main International Trade Commission (ITC) patent dispute with Apple and RIM. Despite having had its case remanded after a loss last year, Kodak is once more being told that BlackBerrys and iPhones don't violate a patent on previewing photos. The one violation was rendered moot through "obviousness," according to administrative law judge Thomas Pender. It's still an initial ruling, and Kodak is trying to put a positive light on the situation -- it's "pleased" there's still an infringement, even if the patent claim is invalid -- but the patent wars aren't looking good for a photography company that has already had to give up cameras to have a chance of staying afloat. Most of Kodak's hope, then, will be pinned on a second wave of ITC disputes that might stand a better chance of putting at least Apple's feet to the fire.Continue reading ITC says again that Apple and RIM don't violate Kodak patentITC says again that Apple and RIM don't violate Kodak patent originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink CNET | ITC (PDF) | Email this | Comments

Google rolls out improved Gmail search, reads your emails for better results

Posted: 21 May 2012 01:13 PM PDT

Google rolls out improved Gmail search, reads your emails for better results


Google rolls out improved Gmail search, reads your emails for better results
Oh those Googlers, always tirelessly tweaking code behind-the-scenes to make our lives that much more easily indexed. So it should come as no surprise that Mountain View's begun rolling out a streamlined Gmail search feature to English-language users today, replete with "tailored" autocomplete suggestions. Now, instead of simply returning results for labels and contacts, queries will also include relevant email info based on the conversations stored in a user's account, like flight or hotel reservations. At the moment, this improved ease-of-use applies to only the web-based version of the service, but a planned extension to its ever popular GApp is on deck, as well support for additional languages in the coming months. Hit up the source below for the finer details.Google rolls out improved Gmail search, reads your emails for better results originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Official Gmail Blog | Email this | Comments

gTar iPhone guitar hands-on

Posted: 21 May 2012 12:38 PM PDT

gTar iPhone guitar hands-on


gTar iPhone guitar hands-on
When we first caught word of the gTar, it was a bit of a mystery, with an online presence amounting to little more than a low-res press shot, an enigmatic YouTube teaser and assorted specs coming out of South By Southwest and various investor sites. This week, however, brings TechCrunch Disrupt to town -- and Incident Technologies has braved some unseasonable New York City storms to come along for the ride. We managed to snag some time with the iPhone-docking instrument ahead of its debut on stage this afternoon. Details are still a little scarce -- but here's what we know: the company is looking for a summer release for the educational instrument. In the meantime, Incident has thrown up a Kickstarter page, so you can get in on the action. A limited number of investors can get their hands on a unit for the low, low donation price of $350, once it goes into production. That's $100 off the estimated $450 retail price point -- not cheap, sure, but there are a couple of things to note here. First, we played with the gTar for a bit and we can say, definitively, that this isn't just some cheap, plasticky toy -- this feels like a real, amateur-level electric guitar. Also, for whatever it's worth, that price also includes a backpack carrying case -- so that's something, right? Follow along after the break to get some fingers-on impressions.Gallery: gTar hands-onContinue reading gTar iPhone guitar hands-ongTar iPhone guitar hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

Apple details neighbors on Campus 2 plans, offers rare request for feedback

Posted: 21 May 2012 12:38 PM PDT

Apple details neighbors on Campus 2 plans, offers rare request for feedback


Apple details neighbors on Campus 2 plans, offers rare request for feedback
Cupertino residents may have received an unsolicited package from their most prominent neighbor this week. No, it's not a new iPad, or an early look at the iPhone 5 -- instead, people close to Apple (from a physical perspective) opened the glossy mailing to reveal a detailed look at Apple Campus 2, which will consist of 176 acres currently occupied by "aging buildings" and trees. As we already know, the campus will feature one main circular four-story building with 2.8 million square feet of office and common space, along with an additional 300,000 square feet set aside for dedicated (secure) research buildings. There will be a restaurant, fitness center and other facilities aimed to "reduce automobile trips" as part of the company's plan to protect the environment. Apple CFO Peter Oppenheimer appeals to neighbors in a single-page letter, offering additional information upon receipt of a pre-stamped response card, which also prompts neighbors to add their name to a list of supporters, attend a public meeting or write a letter to show their support for the new Apple complex. You'll find Oppenheimer's letter in full after the break, along with additional photos at the source link.Continue reading Apple details neighbors on Campus 2 plans, offers rare request for feedbackApple details neighbors on Campus 2 plans, offers rare request for feedback originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | MacRumors | Email this | Comments

Ion iCade Mobile and iCade Core review

Posted: 21 May 2012 12:04 PM PDT

Ion iCade Mobile and iCade Core review


Ion iCade Mobile and iCade Core review
The iCade Arcade Cabinet famously began life as an April Fool's joke, pulling the video game equivalent of Pinocchio by transforming in a real salable product. The $100 arcade machine-shaped iPad enclosure / controller hit the sweet spot between functionality and retro gaming nostalgia, proving successful enough that Ion found itself with a solid reason to expand the line. Notable amongst the new arrivals are the iCade Core, which offers up the same feature set as the original iCade in a more portable joystick form, and the iCade Mobile, a re-imagining of the product as an oversized iPhone case. The Core carries the same price tag as its predecessor, while the Mobile clocks in at $20 less. So, are these additions worthy of the iCade name? Or would the line have been better served as a one-off? Insert a coin and find out after the break.Gallery: Ion iCade Mobile and iCade Core reviewContinue reading Ion iCade Mobile and iCade Core reviewIon iCade Mobile and iCade Core review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

O2 UK offers Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y in Olympics versions, S Javelin sa...

Posted: 21 May 2012 12:04 PM PDT

O2 UK offers Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y in Olympics versions, S Javelin sadly missing


O2 UK offers Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y in Olympics versions, S Javelin sadly missing
Are you so enthused with the 2012 Olympics that special tablets and non-stop TV coverage won't fully scratch the itch? O2 UK is letting you flaunt your British competitive pride every time you check Twitter by selling Olympic editions of Samsung's Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y. Either comes with a choice to drape your Android gear in a Union Jack or the Team Great Britain logo. If cosmetic patriotism isn't enough, O2 is making it meaningful by contributing £1 from every sale to future athlete training along with giving a chance to win two tickets to attend the London games, a special event and even the training camp. The bundles are ready to go now, although we're slightly bummed that there isn't an extra-long S Pen to commemorate the javelin toss or pole vault.O2 UK offers Samsung Galaxy Note and Galaxy Y in Olympics versions, S Javelin sadly missing originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SamMobile | Samsung UK | Email this | Comments

EPA launches new 'Years to Payback' feature for alt-fuel vehicles

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:29 AM PDT

EPA launches new 'Years to Payback' feature for alt-fuel vehicles


EPA launches new 'Years to Payback' feature for alt-fuel vehicles
Filed under: Etc., Hybrid, MPG, USA Did you know the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid is a better deal for fuel-economy-inclined car buyers than a Honda Insight? True story, but only sorta. Using a new section of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's FuelEconomy.gov website, we can now quantify the time it takes to pay off the higher price tag of most hybrids thanks to the lower refueling costs these vehicles provide. The page lets prospective customers look up 18 hybrids and show how many years it takes to save enough money to cover the extra cost. People can customize the search according to how many miles a year they drive, what their percentage of city vs. highway driving is and what gas prices are. Only hybrids apply, which means there are no cost-benefit analysis for the Nissan Leaf or Chevrolet Volt possible on the site - at least, not yet. Still, some of the results are illuminating. The best deals, of course are models like the Buick LaCrosse eAssist mild hybrid and Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, both of which have the same MSRP as their gas powered counterparts. That means you're in the black as soon as you drive them off the lot. As for other models, SUV hybrids had an advantage over some of more the most fuel-efficient compacts because the fuel-economy gains relative to the gas-guzzling conventional SUVs were greater. That means that a Cadillac Escalade Hybrid four-wheel-drive, when factoring in 15,000 miles a year of driving, a 55 percent/45 percent city/highway mix and $3.75 a gallon gas prices, takes just 2.1 years to pay off relative to a conventional Escalade. That compares to the 4.6 years it takes to pay off a Toyota Prius C compared to a Yaris, and the 5.3 years it takes to pay off a Honda Insight hybrid compared to a gas-powered Honda Fit.EPA launches new 'Years to Payback' feature for alt-fuel vehicles originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 21 May 2012 13:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Comcast's 'Project Dayview' project does PDA duty across TV, phone, PC and tablet

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Comcast's 'Project Dayview' project does PDA duty across TV, phone, PC and tablet


Comcast's 'Project Dayview' project does PDA duty across TV, phone, PC and tablet
While we expected to see Comcast roll out its X1 DVR platform today at the Cable Show, more surprising is the new Project Dayview initiative. As seen above, it attempts to provide a single cross-platform home screen that combines info from its services and third party sources to give customers a quick look at what's important to them, on any screen. Potential sources include Comcast services (DVR schedule from your cable box, voicemails from the home phone, email, or home security / automation updates when you're away) as well as third party information like your current calendar software, social media and local news. While ambitious, it does reflect a futuristic ability to bring its users relevant information (based on the time of day, it could pull the traffic report before you leave for work or TV listings in the evening, for example) automatically. How well it all works remains to be seen once this is integrated with the new DVR software and apps later this year, but you can get an idea of what Comcast has up its sleeve for your four screens from the pictures in the gallery below.Gallery: Comcast Project Dayview UIContinue reading Comcast's 'Project Dayview' project does PDA duty across TV, phone, PC and tabletComcast's 'Project Dayview' project does PDA duty across TV, phone, PC and tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 14:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Sony Music Unlimited comes to iPhone with streaming music app

Posted: 21 May 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Sony Music Unlimited comes to iPhone with streaming music app


Sony Music Unlimited comes to iPhone with streaming music app
Android and PlayStation Vita owners have felt the Music Unlimited love on their respective devices for quite some time now, but the Spotify / MOG / Rdio competitor has finally made its way to the App Store, bringing with it yet another option for streaming music on iOS. The free app appears to be optimized for iPhone and iPod touch (though it's also compatible with iPad), and will enable on-the-go jammin' with a $4-per-month Basic subscription over 3G, 4G or WiFi connections. You can pull in tunes from the millions of tracks in Sony's collection, or access songs on your PC using the Music Sync service. The app is currently only available in the New Zealand App Store, but it's expected to hit other Music Unlimited countries soon. For now, you can hit up the source link for the Kiwi App Store preview, or head over to the Music Unlimited site to sign up.Sony Music Unlimited comes to iPhone with streaming music app originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 14:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink 9to5 Mac | App Store (NZ), Music Unlimited | Email this | Comments

Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept (video)

Posted: 21 May 2012 10:55 AM PDT

Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept (video)


Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept (video)
Motorola is demonstrating how it expects TVs of the future will work with its DreamGallery concept. Powered by the company's Medios cloud-service, the display is designed to let you browse content as if it was the internet -- with bookmarks, personalized recommendations and interactive search tools. Its designed to work across your TV, computer, tablet and smartphone, aggregating Cable, Internet TV and VOD under a single interface that sits behind pull-tabs around the picture. If you're curious to see if this is easier to use than TiVo, head on past the break to catch your first glimpse.Continue reading Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept (video)Motorola reinvents the TV interface with DreamGallery concept (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 13:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Elgato announces Game Capture HD, shows off your deathmatch prowess in H.264

Posted: 21 May 2012 10:55 AM PDT

Elgato announces Game Capture HD, shows off your deathmatch prowess in H.264


Elgato announces Game Capture HD, shows off your deathmatch prowess in H.264
Elgato is releasing the Game Capture HD, a device that lets game-casters and YouTube walkthrough mavens shed low-resolution, over-the-shoulder smartphone footage once and for all. The sleek black box sits between console and display, enabling gamers to record their speed runs and kill records for the world to see. Xbox 360 users can daisy-chain the gear into their HDMI set-up, while PS3 users will have to use the bundled AV cable to circumvent Sony's stronger copy protection. The footage will then be compressed with the company's H.264 know-how and pushed to your PC or Mac for uploading. When it arrives at the start of June, it'll set you back $200 -- just giving you enough time to get practicing your soothing and confident narration voice.Continue reading Elgato announces Game Capture HD, shows off your deathmatch prowess in H.264Elgato announces Game Capture HD, shows off your deathmatch prowess in H.264 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 13:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Elgato | Email this | Comments

Microsoft reveals more multi-monitor improvements in Windows 8 Release Preview (...

Posted: 21 May 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Microsoft reveals more multi-monitor improvements in Windows 8 Release Preview (video)


Microsoft reveals more multi-monitor improvements in Windows 8 Release Preview (video)
If you're a multitasking extraordinaire who depends on Windows as your primary computing platform of choice, there's a good chance you utilize more than one monitor to get your work done -- unfortunately, the seventh iteration of Microsoft's OS didn't offer as much support in this arena as most display warriors would prefer. The Consumer Preview of Windows 8 offered a few functionality improvements, and with its upcoming Release Preview, Microsoft is focusing on further enhancing the experience. Mark Yalovsky, a lead program manager on the User Experience team, put together a lengthy piece on what kind of goodies we can expect. Among the highlighted changes is the ability to access the Start, app switching and charms menus from the corners on any monitor, rather than just having these options locked to only the primary display. The Release Preview also improves shared edges and corners so that the flow of cross-display navigation won't get interrupted by obnoxious corners popping up when you don't intend them to. Finally, the option of dragging and dropping Metro-style apps (as well as snapped apps) between monitors has also been included in the new build. These enhancements may seem small, but will go a long way toward appeasing those of us who can't live without more than one screen. For the full listing of feature changes, view Microsoft's video below and check out Mark's post at the source.Continue reading Microsoft reveals more multi-monitor improvements in Windows 8 Release Preview (video)Microsoft reveals more multi-monitor improvements in Windows 8 Release Preview (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 13:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Microsoft | Email this | Comments

Qualcomm hires former AMD CTO, makes 'em pay for dropping mobile

Posted: 21 May 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Qualcomm hires former AMD CTO, makes 'em pay for dropping mobile


Qualcomm hires former AMD CTO, makes 'em pay for dropping mobile
Qualcomm is hiring AMD's former CTO Eric Demers to help the company produce a blockbuster mobile graphics chip. It needs the silicon for its big push for smartphone dominance (and tablets running Windows RT) in the face of strong competition from Imagination Technologies' Series 6 PowerVR and NVIDIA's Tegra 3. Demers' first job will be to merge Qualcomm's in-house Adreno team with ATI's Imageon mobile graphics chip team, which AMD flogged off for $65 million back in 2009 -- a move Sunnyvale is probably regretting now that it too is trying to get its hardware into mobile devices, unless it included a do-over clause in the sales contract.Qualcomm hires former AMD CTO, makes 'em pay for dropping mobile originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 12:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechEye | Tom's Hardware | Email this | Comments

Chrysler Recalls 68,000 Jeeps

Posted: 21 May 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Chrysler Recalls 68,000 Jeeps


Chrysler Recalls 68,000 Jeeps
Concern is over a possible fire risk for the 2010 Wrangler model.

Verizon purportedly giving DROID 4, RAZR and Rezound 'global' designation via so...

Posted: 21 May 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Verizon purportedly giving DROID 4, RAZR and Rezound 'global' designation via software update


Verizon purportedly giving DROID 4, RAZR and Rezound 'global' designation via software update
There's one major drawback that jet-setters and globetrotters utilizing one of Verizon's current LTE handsets must deal with, the lack of a GSM radio frequency. It's true, while CDMA and LTE have carved out a place for themselves here in the States, when the rubber literally meets the road (or tarmac), it's a GSM world we're living in. With that in mind, it appears as though Verizon is planning to make several of its current smartphones a bit more cosmopolitan by enabling the "global" capabilities already embedded within. Blog Droid-Life is reporting that new in-store collateral for the DROID 4, RAZR and Rezound contains the tagline, "Coming Soon: Use in an additional 185 countries." The new proficiency should be made available via a software update pushed out by Big Red, although some of you may have already taken matters into your own hands. No word on what the precise definition of "soon" is, but we've reached out to Verizon for comment and will update this post with any relevant information provided.Verizon purportedly giving DROID 4, RAZR and Rezound 'global' designation via software update originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 12:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Droid-Life | Email this | Comments

Toyota Prius Habitent turn your hybrid into a sleeper car

Posted: 21 May 2012 09:15 AM PDT

Toyota Prius Habitent turn your hybrid into a sleeper car


Toyota Prius Habitent turn your hybrid into a sleeper car
Filed under: Green Culture, Hybrid, Toyota, Videos Sold on eBay for $90 (plus a $10 shipping fee), the Habitents Toyota Prius tent turns your Liftback model (2003-present model years) into an efficient little camper. We're not sure why using this is any easier than just setting up an actual tent or what, really, it gets you, but maybe we're just not the target market. At least the Habitent packs small - the sellers say it fits into the glove compartment - which appeals to our sense of frugality. It's better looking than the Prius Relax Cabin conversion, that's for sure. When all set up, the Prius tent offers around 80 by 40 inches of sleeping space and a large zippered door and windows. Of course, if you're going to be using your Prius as your bed, you can't be carrying too much luggage as it's just take up your napping area. We suppose you could put your stuff into waterproof - maybe animalproof, depending on where you're camping - containers to leave outside overnight, so the right person or couple could make this work. Check out a video of how to set up the Prius tent below.Continue reading Toyota Prius Habitent turn your hybrid into a sleeper carToyota Prius Habitent turn your hybrid into a sleeper car originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 21 May 2012 12:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Kinect for Windows SDK reaches v1.5, now works when you're sitting down

Posted: 21 May 2012 09:15 AM PDT

Kinect for Windows SDK reaches v1.5, now works when you're sitting down


Kinect for Windows SDK reaches v1.5, now works when you're sitting down
Microsoft is busting out version 1.5 of its Kinect for Windows runtime and SDK that includes a raft of new features for the Xbox-lacking hoi polli. The update includes 10-joint skeletal tracking that'll work even when seated, face following capabilities and joint orientation -- the latter enabling it to predict how your body will move for greater accuracy. It's also gaining four extra languages for speech recognition: French, Spanish, Italian and Japanese, not to mention Kinect Studio, which will help developers record and play back your movements to fine-tune their applications. In addition, Redmond is offering language packs to ensure the sensor will play harmoniously with your local dialect, cobber.Kinect for Windows SDK reaches v1.5, now works when you're sitting down originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 11:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Windows Blog | Email this | Comments

YouTube blows out seven candles, cuts birthday party short to log 72 hours of vi...

Posted: 21 May 2012 08:41 AM PDT

YouTube blows out seven candles, cuts birthday party short to log 72 hours of video per minute


YouTube blows out seven candles, cuts birthday party short to log 72 hours of video per minute
Ah, YouTube. It wasn't long ago that that it was pumping out around 60 hours of content every 60 seconds, but nothing can stop the video juggernaut. Celebrating its seven years of existence with a video charting its rise, rise and rise, YouTube's official blog has also announced that it's now dealing with an eye-bleeding 72 hours of video every minute. We're still finding all this content as pervasive as ever though, with over 3 billion hours now watched every month. Catch the site blowing its own trumpet in the tribute vid right after the break -- which is all well and good, but where's the free game?Continue reading YouTube blows out seven candles, cuts birthday party short to log 72 hours of video per minuteYouTube blows out seven candles, cuts birthday party short to log 72 hours of video per minute originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 11:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | YouTube blog | Email this | Comments

Test Drive Your Portable Device

Posted: 21 May 2012 08:41 AM PDT

Test Drive Your Portable Device


Test Drive Your Portable Device
Before buying a car, see how well it works with portable electronics.

Engadget Giveaway: win an 11-inch MacBook Air pre-loaded with Parallels!

Posted: 21 May 2012 08:08 AM PDT

Engadget Giveaway: win an 11-inch MacBook Air pre-loaded with Parallels!


Engadget Giveaway: win an 11-inch MacBook Air pre-loaded with Parallels!
This may just be the biggest single giveaway we've held on Engadget yet. We dare you to resist the tempting lure of an 11-inch MacBook Air with 4GB RAM and 128GB hard drive, capable of running Mac OS X and Windows 7! With graduation season upon us, our friends at Parallels are hooking you up with the best senior gift that you could possibly receive. So what's this software all about? Essentially, it allows you to run Windows and OS X apps side-by-side on your Mac without rebooting -- that way, you'll get the best of both worlds. The MacBook Air will come pre-loaded with Parallels Desktop 7 for Mac, Windows 7 home premium and Microsoft Office Home and Business 2012 for Windows. It'll also come with Parallels Mobile app for iOS, which gives you the ability to access and run everything on your Mac via your iPhone or iPad. Not too shabby for the low, low price of one comment. So brush up on the rules, enter to win and good luck!Continue reading Engadget Giveaway: win an 11-inch MacBook Air pre-loaded with Parallels!Engadget Giveaway: win an 11-inch MacBook Air pre-loaded with Parallels! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 11:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments