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Dual GamePad support won't be coming to Nintendo Wii U until 'well after launch'

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT

Dual GamePad support won't be coming to Nintendo Wii U until 'well after launch'


Dual GamePad support won't be coming to Nintendo Wii U until 'well after launch'
Contrary to what we'd heard, it seems as if you and your friends won't be able to enjoy some of that dual GamePad play on Nintendo's upcoming Wii U -- at least not by the time the novel gaming console launches later "this holiday." During an interview with Gamasutra, Reggie Fils-Aime (Nintendo of America President) said, "Games need to be built that can take advantage of the two GamePad controllers" and that "it's going to be well after launch for those game experiences to come to life." According to Fils-Aine, developers will have to first place all their focus on "asymetric gameplay," before eventually adding support for two GamePads on their titles. Notably, the revelation comes shortly after he himself confirmed the Wii U GamePad won't be featuring any multi-touch capabilities. Not all is lost, however, you'll just have to wait it out a little longer than expected, or make due with one of those Wii remotes you have laying around in the meantime.Dual GamePad support won't be coming to Nintendo Wii U until 'well after launch' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 17:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Pocket-lint | Gamasutra | Email this | Comments

Amazon updates Kindle app for Android with improved tablet support

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT

Amazon updates Kindle app for Android with improved tablet support


Amazon updates Kindle app for Android with improved tablet support
It's not exactly the biggest of updates, but Android tablet users who do a lot of reading in the Kindle app will likely be pleased with what the latest version has to offer. The big addition is the ability to view two pages side-by-side in landscape mode (as seen above). Otherwise, you'll now find additional options for margin and spacing controls, along with a number of bug fixes (including one for a pesky problem that required you to re-register when returning to the app).Amazon updates Kindle app for Android with improved tablet support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechnoBuffalo | Google Play | Email this | Comments

Another Revenue Stream For Flurry As It Works With Activision To Publish Mobile...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT

Another Revenue Stream For Flurry As It Works With Activision To Publish Mobile Games


Another Revenue Stream For Flurry As It Works With Activision To Publish Mobile Games
So very much data. And what to do with all of it? San Francisco's Flurry has its mobile analytics in 190,000 apps on Android and iOS. Yet over the past five years, the company has moved from business model to business model as iOS and Android have evolved. Now Flurry is using its know-how in optimizing and distributing apps as it crosses over into game publishing. The company is partnering with an arm of Activision, which is behind the Call of Duty franchise, to publish mobile games. Activision, which is better known for its visceral console and PC games, has yet to make a big move into mobile gaming. But this looks like it could be part of it.

Updated My Xbox Live App Brings Android Into The Mix, Adds iPhone-Only Remote Co...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT

Updated My Xbox Live App Brings Android Into The Mix, Adds iPhone-Only Remote Control Feature


Updated My Xbox Live App Brings Android Into The Mix, Adds iPhone-Only Remote Control Feature
Microsoft threw some of us for a loop when they launched the Metro-fied My Xbox Live app for iOS late last year, as it was the first time Xbox Live support had officially made it to any mobile platform aside from Windows Phone. Now, iOS is no longer alone in that respect -- Android users can finally join in the fun, though that fun is currently limited to poking around their Xbox Live profiles, sending messages to friends, and decking out their avatar in silly digital clothing.

More Fuel-Efficient Midsize Sedans

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 02:09 PM PDT

More Fuel-Efficient Midsize Sedans


More Fuel-Efficient Midsize Sedans
New and refreshed models get higher miles per gallon. More are on the way.

Bluebird unveils unreal-looking Bluebird GTL for Formula E series

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 01:36 PM PDT

Bluebird unveils unreal-looking Bluebird GTL for Formula E series


Bluebird unveils unreal-looking Bluebird GTL for Formula E series
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Racing Go ahead, feast your eyes on the kinds of vehicles that might compete in the FIA's upcoming Formula E. Maybe it's the enclosed cockpit, maybe it the Alien-esque color and lines, maybe it's just us, but the just-unveiled Bluebird GTL Formula E racing car concept looks for all the world like something that would slither instead of speed. Unveiled yesterday at the Bluebird Centenary Celebration, the Bluebird GTL prototype is an all-electric vehicle that comes from a long history of going fast. Unfortunately, specifics on the Bluebird GTL's powertrain are still under wraps. All Bluebird will say is, "100 years after Sir Malcolm's first win in 'Blue Bird', the Bluebird team unveil their latest vehicle. The Bluebird legend continues..." Speaking with The Charging Point, Bluebird's Don Wales said Formula-E represents the birth of a new era for us. Where we struggle with [financial] support for land speed record attempts, the circuit racing car is going to be more attractive to potential sponsors. Formula-E really is the future, definitely. Electric racing, with the FIA behind it, is going to be a big thing, and if we're in it at the dawn of that then Bluebird should be a very strong brand for the future. The Formula E racing series was first discussed by the over a year ago and by late last summer, details were starting to take shape. Races should start in 2014.Bluebird unveils unreal-looking Bluebird GTL for Formula E series originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Linus Torvalds shares Millennium Technology Prize with pioneering stem cell scie...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 01:36 PM PDT

Linus Torvalds shares Millennium Technology Prize with pioneering stem cell scientist


Linus Torvalds shares Millennium Technology Prize with pioneering stem cell scientist
It's not often we see Linux creator Linus Torvalds in a tux (as opposed to with a Tux), but he had a good reason to ditch the casual look this week. He was just named as the co-recipient of the 2012 Millennium Technology Prize (often referred to as the "tech Nobel"), an award that he shares with pioneering stem cell scientist Dr. Shinya Yamanaka -- the two will also each get an equal cut of €1.2 million prize fund. Torvalds was of course recognized for the creation of Linux itself, with Dr. Ainomaija Haarla of Technology Academy Finland (the prize's organizers) noting that Torvalds' work "has kept the web open for the pursuit of knowledge and for the benefit of humanity -- not simply for financial interests." What's more, Torvalds also sat down for a fairly in-depth interview with the BBC for the occasion, in which he talks about Linux at length and offers a few thoughts on Google, Microsoft and Raspberry Pi -- you can find it at the link below. [Image credit: Millennium Technology Prize]Linus Torvalds shares Millennium Technology Prize with pioneering stem cell scientist originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Millennium Technology Prize | Email this | Comments

Kodak can't dismiss Apple's claims on patents, gets clearance to sell those pate...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 01:36 PM PDT

Kodak can't dismiss Apple's claims on patents, gets clearance to sell those patents regardless


Kodak can't dismiss Apple's claims on patents, gets clearance to sell those patents regardless
Apple might have been denied a lawsuit against Kodak while the former camera maker is in bankruptcy, but that hasn't kept it from winning in court. A Manhattan judge has tossed a Kodak attempt to dismiss Apple's claims that it, not Kodak, owns 10 of those patents through collaborative work back in the QuickTake days. The ruling explicitly clears Kodak to sell the patents to the highest bidder and gives it a quicker path to recovery. However, the compromise also sends a warning to any potential buyers that Apple might have a stake in patents that change hands -- a decision that will either push Kodak to set some money aside or risk sticking a potential buyer with the bill. While who owns what is still up for debate, Kodak likely isn't eager to have another Sword of Damocles over its head that risks scaring away much-needed patent buyers. [Image credit: Pittaya Sroilong, Flickr]Kodak can't dismiss Apple's claims on patents, gets clearance to sell those patents regardless originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | NASDAQ | Email this | Comments

HTC: we won't delve into low-end smartphones in the near future

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 01:36 PM PDT

HTC: we won't delve into low-end smartphones in the near future


HTC: we won't delve into low-end smartphones in the near future
If you were hoping that HTC would dip into the realm of budget smartphones -- the kind that make a Desire C look precious -- you'll have to look elsewhere. In a chat with the Wall Street Journal, CEO Peter Chou has drawn a line in the sand that will keep his company building mid-range and high-end smartphones like the One S for the time being. The kind of material compromises needed to hit those bottom-range prices would sully HTC's good name, he says. Not that Chou has reason to be worried. Shipments in mainland China, where a sub-¥1,000 ($158) price helps companies like ZTE, are expected to triple in 2012 and just might prove HTC right. That's still a considerable gamble given that it's having trouble keeping its high-end phones in stores for reasons other than sheer demand.HTC: we won't delve into low-end smartphones in the near future originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Wall Street Journal | Email this | Comments

Insert Coin: The Aviator Travel Jib lets you crane on the go (video)

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT

Insert Coin: The Aviator Travel Jib lets you crane on the go (video)


Insert Coin: The Aviator Travel Jib lets you crane on the go (video)
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. The Aviator Travel Jib can give you the smooth camera moves to make your spectacle go from meh to marvel, while still being light enough to schlep around. At less than 3.75 pounds and 24-inches compacted, the device will tote anywhere but support up to six pounds, thanks to its sylphlike but rigid carbon fiber construction. It'll take your cinema cam or DSLR rig out to around six feet, and with its built-in fluid pan base, let you crane, track or truck to your heart's content. Pledge $400 and you'll get the jib, ballast, mounting hardware and a bubble level, while students can get the jib alone for $300. If that sounds like it could hit your mark, move fluidly past the break for the video.Continue reading Insert Coin: The Aviator Travel Jib lets you crane on the go (video)Insert Coin: The Aviator Travel Jib lets you crane on the go (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

My Xbox Live update for iPhone brings direct remote control, Android users join...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 12:29 PM PDT

My Xbox Live update for iPhone brings direct remote control, Android users join the party too


My Xbox Live update for iPhone brings direct remote control, Android users join the party too
As much as we liked the My Xbox Live app on iOS, it left out any practical control of a real, live Xbox 360 -- and left Android users in the cold. The 1.5 update to the app puts those issues largely to bed. iPhone and iPod touch owners now have access both the Quickplay content browsing from the Windows Phone version as well as a direct, button-for-button remote. Android users are unfortunately denied full-on navigation, but they can now at least check their Xbox Live profiles, friend statuses and the highlighted games du jour. Microsoft is silent on when Android and iPad fans will be steering their Xboxes without gamepads, though everyone else is free to jump in today.My Xbox Live update for iPhone brings direct remote control, Android users join the party too originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 15:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Major Nelson | App Store, Google Play | Email this | Comments

Concerned About Brand Image, HTC Will Steer Clear From Making Low-End Phones

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Concerned About Brand Image, HTC Will Steer Clear From Making Low-End Phones


Concerned About Brand Image, HTC Will Steer Clear From Making Low-End Phones
With Android devices occupying nearly every niche, manufacturers are left with the odious problem of figuring how to give their products a fighting chance in a crowded market. Sometimes they lean on strange gimmicks -- Samsung's curious Galaxy Beam comes to mind here -- and sometimes they just try to tackle the low-end with cheap hardware. Though quite a few manufacturers opt for that second path, HTC is apparently having none of it. HTC CEO Peter Chou told the Wall Street Journal today that the company doesn't want to jeopardize their brand image by catering to the low-end of the smartphone market.

ICANN shows the full generic TLD application list, Google's bidding splurge

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:56 AM PDT

ICANN shows the full generic TLD application list, Google's bidding splurge


ICANN shows the full generic TLD application list, Google's bidding splurge
ICANN told us that June 13th was the golden day that we'd get to see all of the initial applications for generic top-level domains (gTLDs), and the full list has surfaced on cue. The early roster shows a lot of competition for certain domains -- we're seeing a baker's dozen in companies trying for .app alone. Amazon, Apple, Microsoft and other companies are understandably trying to protect their brand names, but we're just now seeing the full extent of Google's gTLD madness: we're counting 101 instances in which the search firm has tentatively pulled the $185,000 trigger. ICANN still has to settle on which bidders get the domains they want, though, and there's no certainty that Google will fulfill its dreams. When even the cherished .lol domain has a challenger, you know the competition is getting fierce.ICANN shows the full generic TLD application list, Google's bidding splurge originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Rory Cellan-Jones (Twitter) | ICANN | Email this | Comments

Windows RT licenses reportedly costing $85, sends OEMS hunting down the back of...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Windows RT licenses reportedly costing $85, sends OEMS hunting down the back of the couch


Windows RT licenses reportedly costing $85, sends OEMS hunting down the back of the couch
Windows RT, which we're obliged to remind you is the version that runs on ARM hardware, will reportedly cost between $80 and $95 for OEMs to license. Whilst at Computex, VR-Zone asked various companies the cost differences between building Android slates (which Google offers for free) and Microsoft's latest variant. The anonymous enterprises responded with figures between $80 and $95 -- averaging out at $85. If true, then Metro-powered tablets will cost several hundred dollars more than their Android-running rivals -- which would certainly hamper its entry into the market. [Image Credit: Time / Reuters]Windows RT licenses reportedly costing $85, sends OEMS hunting down the back of the couch originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink PhoneArena, Daring Fireball | VR-Zone | Email this | Comments

Aviary launches photo editing application on iOS, turns Android plugin into an app

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Aviary launches photo editing application on iOS, turns Android plugin into an app


Aviary launches photo editing application on iOS, turns Android plugin into an app
Last we heard, Aviary was being chosen to replace the deceased Picnik as the main photo editor on Flickr, and now the startup is getting ready to launch its first iOS app and give its previous Android offering a major boost. The Jeff Bezos-backed company has just announced its entry into the application game, giving iOS and Android folks access to an array of its image editing tools -- much like Apple's iPhoto on Cupertino devices or Photoshop Express on ones powered by Google's OS. Naturally, you'll be able to do run-of-the-mill tidbits such as cropping, rotating, sharpening and blurring, which are bundled alongside others like cosmetic tools, one-tap auto enhance and "gorgeous effects." It's also worth noting Aviary was once present on Google Play as a plugin, but has now made the change to a full-on, feature-packed application. Those interested in taking the fresh app for a spin can hit either of the source links below, where a mighty free download awaits you. Gallery: Aviary photo editing applicationContinue reading Aviary launches photo editing application on iOS, turns Android plugin into an appAviary launches photo editing application on iOS, turns Android plugin into an app originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | iTunes, Google Play | Email this | Comments

Toyota Prius Plug-in in vehicle-to-home tests in Japan

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Toyota Prius Plug-in in vehicle-to-home tests in Japan


Toyota Prius Plug-in in vehicle-to-home tests in Japan
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Toyota, Japan Pull electricity from a Toyota Prius Plug-in to a McMansion, and the lights may go out within a matter of a couple of hours. For a typical Japanese house, though, you'd be taken care of for the better part of a week.Toyota said it will start testing a vehicle-to-home (V2H) system with the Prius Plug-in in Japan by the end of the year. The trial will involve a two-way power-supply system in which the car could supply the home with power in the event of a black-out. About 10 Toyota City homes will be involved in the testing. The Japanese automaker says a fully-charged, filled-up Prius Plug-In can supply a typical Japanese house with 10 kilowatts, or enough for about four days. In addition to supplying power to blacked-out homes, the car will eventually be able to power up emergency shelters and other buildings. Last August, Nissan started testing a similar system with its battery-electric Leaf, which the automaker said could provide about two days electricity for an average Japanese home when the car is fully charged. Nissan said it intended to commercialize the system, but didn't provide further details.Continue reading Toyota Prius Plug-in in vehicle-to-home tests in JapanToyota Prius Plug-in in vehicle-to-home tests in Japan originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Developer Teaches RIM’s PlayBook A New Trick: How To Run iOS Apps

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 11:24 AM PDT

Developer Teaches RIM's PlayBook A New Trick: How To Run iOS Apps


Developer Teaches RIM's PlayBook A New Trick: How To Run iOS Apps
For all its (largely software-based) shortcomings, RIM's BlackBerry PlayBook really isn't that bad a tablet, even if RIM ended up losing a fair bit of money on some of them. This past weekend, a user named BusinessCat2000 posted a video (see above) of his PlayBook running a slew of iOS apps on the CrackBerry forums. Jaws dropped, legality was questioned, advice was thrown around, but the feat eventually turned out to be real.

iCRAFT robotic feeding arm (eyes-on)

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT

iCRAFT robotic feeding arm (eyes-on)


iCRAFT robotic feeding arm (eyes-on)
We're back for another day of exploring the Northeastern University labs. We checked out a handful of projects yesterday, including the HyCycle, a runner-up in the school's Capstone award. Today we checked out the winner: iCRAFT -- that's short for eye-Controlled Robotic Arm Feeding Technology. The project was developed by a group of seven electrical and computer engineering students looking to create an inexpensive solution for helping the disabled and elderly feed themselves at home. As the Apple-esque name implies, the project utilizes eye-tracking to help the user feed him or herself. The hardware side of the project involves a robotic arm and controller (which run a combined $640), a hacked Creative webcam and IR light (around $114), three bowls, a water bottle and a custom built power supply. On the software side, the team used the open-source ITU gaze tracker software, combined with a custom GUI. The whole thing is designed to be simple to use right out of the box -- though, being in prototype stage, there were naturally a few hiccups in the process. It didn't work perfectly when we demoed it today, but it certainly wasn't much more buggy than what many companies try to pass off as finished products. Gallery: iCRAFT robotic feeding arm (eyes-on)Continue reading iCRAFT robotic feeding arm (eyes-on)iCRAFT robotic feeding arm (eyes-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

ARM vows Mali-450 graphics will liven up mid-range smartphones

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT

ARM vows Mali-450 graphics will liven up mid-range smartphones


ARM vows Mali-450 graphics will liven up mid-range smartphones
ARM is still cooking its next-generation Mali-T604 mobile graphics, but it has what could be a massive lift to performance coming considerably sooner through the Mali-450 family. The architecture is almost almost literally two Mali-400 chips (the same that powers the Galaxy S II) grafted together, and the maximum eight cores accordingly run up to twice as quickly as what we saw just a year ago. The real achievement might be just be targeting the Mali-450 at a more down-to-Earth audience: where the 400 was all about conquering the high-end, ARM wants the 450 to focus on mid-range and even entry-level phones. Design work for the new Mali video should be done before the end of 2012, although it'll be up to chip manufacturers to carry the torch and finish work that likely won't show in phones and tablets until 2013.ARM vows Mali-450 graphics will liven up mid-range smartphones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | EETimes | Email this | Comments

Klout For iPhone’s Big Update Adds Search And +K Features

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Klout For iPhone's Big Update Adds Search And +K Features


Klout For iPhone's Big Update Adds Search And +K Features
Today, the influence measuring startup Klout is rolling out a major update to its iOS application, which first debuted in April. The initial version of the app offered Klout users a handy way to keep track of their Klout score on the go - it even made clever use of Apple's push notifications feature to do so, popping up your Klout score in the red badge on top of the Klout's homescreen icon. But the app itself was fairly rudimentary. Beyond fetching your score and providing a feed of related "notifications" (new followers, score changes and +K's), the app didn't do much else. But today, the new version of the app is introducing a couple more features which Klout users will like. Most notably, Klout is adding a search feature as well as a new way to quickly dole out +K's to others.

Galaxy Note 10.1 up for pre-order on Amazon US: $549 with quad-core CPU in tow

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 10:17 AM PDT

Galaxy Note 10.1 up for pre-order on Amazon US: $549 with quad-core CPU in tow


Galaxy Note 10.1 up for pre-order on Amazon US: $549 with quad-core CPU in tow
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 was recently caught on camera, which indicates that it's well along the production pipeline. Further evidence: the ICS tablet is up for pre-order on Amazon US. The asking price is $549, and the retailer says it will be available "within 3 to 5 weeks." In line with earlier rumors, it looks like Samsung swapped the Note 10.1's original dual-core processor for a quad-core CPU, though as Unwired View points out, Amazon probably meant a Samsung Exynos processor rather than the Intel Xeon currently listed. Ready to shell out for this S Pen-equipped slate? Click on through to the source link to see the product page.Galaxy Note 10.1 up for pre-order on Amazon US: $549 with quad-core CPU in tow originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 13:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Unwired View | Amazon | Email this | Comments

Amazon reportedly adding music rights to Cloud Player, could close gap with iCloud

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:43 AM PDT

Amazon reportedly adding music rights to Cloud Player, could close gap with iCloud


Amazon reportedly adding music rights to Cloud Player, could close gap with iCloud
Amazon's Cloud Player app just made its way to the iPhone and iPod touch, but the company's web-based music service still lacks the license deals that make Apple's iCloud a more seamless experience. While iCloud scans a user's hard drive to match songs and stream them from iTunes, Cloud Player requires listeners to manually upload copies of their music to the cloud. According to CNET's "industry sources," Amazon is looking to close that gap by inking agreements with major labels and has already made deals with EMI and Universal Music Group. This story is still very much in the rumor phase, but obtaining those licenses certainly sounds like a logical step for a service meant to make enjoying files across several devices easier.Amazon reportedly adding music rights to Cloud Player, could close gap with iCloud originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | CNET | Email this | Comments

Toyota Camette pedal car comes in two customizable flavors

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

Toyota Camette pedal car comes in two customizable flavors


Toyota Camette pedal car comes in two customizable flavors
Filed under: Etc., Green Culture, Transportation Alternatives, Toyota, Japan This is the Toyota Camette. Sure, it looks a little like the coolest microcar from 1962 that you never saw, but it's really a brand new "toy" Toyota that will be unveiled at the Tokyo Toy Show tomorrow. Purely a concept experiment, the Camette comes in two versions, the Sora you see above and the Daichi, a more truck-like vehicle in tan (see gallery). What both have in common is that they are pedal-powered and feature removable parts (like the lights, seats, tires and body panels) to change the look of the car in a hurry. Toyota says the Camette is designed to "introduce children to the fun of driving, customising and owning a car." Sure, that comes naturally to some young people, but others find the whole prospect not worth the hassle. The Camette is small - 2.7 meters long by 1.2 meters tall (8.8 x 3.9 feet) - but three people fit inside. Well, they do if the driver and one passenger are small children, leaving the back seat open for the parent to help with steering and braking, when required. Driving isn't child's play, after all. You can see a time-lapse video build of the Camette Daichi concept below.Continue reading Toyota Camette pedal car comes in two customizable flavorsToyota Camette pedal car comes in two customizable flavors originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

The #1 Grossing Game On Android And iOS, DeNA’s Rage Of Bahamut, Has Almost Even...

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

The #1 Grossing Game On Android And iOS, DeNA's Rage Of Bahamut, Has Almost Even Revenues From Both


The #1 Grossing Game On Android And iOS, DeNA's Rage Of Bahamut, Has Almost Even Revenues From Both
Here's some promising news about Android monetization. DeNA says that Rage of Bahamut, which was the #1 grossing game on both Android and iOS yesterday, is earning about the same revenue per day from both platforms. It's a single data point, but it goes against recent studies from companies like Flurry that say that Android lags behind in terms of monetization by a factor of 4-to-1. "Contrary to what we read, we've been very happy with Android monetization," DeNA director and Ngmoco CEO Neil Young says. "There is not a big discrepancy between the two now." DeNA is a Japanese multi-billion dollar mobile gaming giant that has been trying to crack Western markets over the last three years. It spent up to $403 million to buy a U.S. mobile gaming company started by EA veterans called Ngmoco in 2010, and then it took about a year for the company to fully launch a global mobile gaming network called Mobage. But Rage of Bahamut's reign at the top of the charts is a sign that these efforts are starting to bear some fruit. The title has at the top of Google Play's charts for six weeks. "This has never really been a sprint for us. It's been a marathon," Young says.

Nokia Lumia 610 review

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

Nokia Lumia 610 review


Nokia Lumia 610 review
More Info Nokia World 2011: Lumia's birth Windows Phone Mango review Nokia Lumia 710 for T-Mobile review Lumia, Lumia, Lumia. Who would have thought, way back at Nokia World 2011, that the name would come to ring as affectionately as it does today? The first three releases in the family, the 800, 710 and, most recently, the 900, all provided such a fluid, well-rounded experience that we found it easy to overlook certain weaknesses in their spec sheets. Low-res 480 x 800 displays and single-core processors were largely forgotten in the face of a fresh aesthetic and matching OS that stood out from the smartphone crowd. Which brings us to Lumia number four: the 610. As a budget phone currently going for free on a £15-per-month contract in the UK, it's been built on Nokia's belief that Windows Phone will run on almost anything: the merest of Snapdragon S1 processors (clocked at just 800MHz) coupled with a few crumbs of RAM (256MB). Overall, those specs make previous Lumias -- with their S2 chips, 512MB and 1.4GHz clock speeds -- look almost futuristic. The question is, can WP really come this cheap and survive intact? Read on and you'll find out.Continue reading Nokia Lumia 610 reviewNokia Lumia 610 review originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

ConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddies

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

ConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddies


ConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddies
We went hands-on with the ConnecTV app while it was in open beta earlier this year. Now the social TV app is officially, uh, official -- launching nationwide with backing from television's old guard. Although ConnecTV doesn't double as a remote a la Dijit or BuddyTV, it does play nice with Facebook and Twitter, allowing users to socially rave about Alton Brown's cherry couscous pudding or razz followers of a rival team while watching a game on TV. ConnecTV says the app also syncs with content from Apple TV, Boxee, Hulu, Netflix and Roku from the past seven days. Do note that "nationwide" currently means integrated content from 85 local stations across the US' top 40 TV markets. ConnecTV also plans to expand that number to 215 stations. The app is available for free for PC browsers and the Apple iPad, with iPhone and Android smartphone and tablet versions set for release within the next 45 days. For more details, feel free to dip your toes into the celebratory PR after the break.Continue reading ConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddiesConnecTV officially launches, gives you more ways to bug your buddies originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | ConnecTV.com | Email this | Comments

Aussie KTM Track Car May Come to US

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 09:10 AM PDT

Aussie KTM Track Car May Come to US


Aussie KTM Track Car May Come to US
The question is, what would you do with it?

Storage Options pads out its budget ICS slate lineup by two

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 08:35 AM PDT

Storage Options pads out its budget ICS slate lineup by two


Storage Options pads out its budget ICS slate lineup by two
We know, we know. More Android tablets. But if you're in the UK and looking for a budget Ice Cream Sandwich slate with reasonable specs, you might want to listen up -- Storage Options has added two Android 4.0 tablets to its already-crowded lineup. The 8-inch Scroll Engage, at £130 ($200), slots between the existing 7-inch Excel and 9.7-inch Extreme models, with the same Cortex A8 1.2GHz processor and 1024 x 768 resolution. However, the eight-incher packs new Mali-400 dual-core graphics and doubles the RAM to 1GB. The bigger 9.7-inch Elite matches these, but totes a larger IPS panel at the same resolution, alongside 16GB of storage -- twice the amount found on the existing Extreme. A slightly heftier £200 ($305) price tag seems to be the only other difference between the two tablet siblings. So, before ponying up those pounds sterling, hit up the sources to suss out all your options.Continue reading Storage Options pads out its budget ICS slate lineup by twoStorage Options pads out its budget ICS slate lineup by two originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Electronista | Storage Options (1), (2) | Email this | Comments

Insert Coin: The Kick, an iPhone-controlled camera light

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 08:35 AM PDT

Insert Coin: The Kick, an iPhone-controlled camera light


Insert Coin: The Kick, an iPhone-controlled camera light
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. Lighting in photography or movie making is often the reserve of pros who can either afford a studio's worth of equipment or who have the know-how to generate just the right effect with one light. Rift's Kick light mostly tackles the latter by using a control you (probably) already know how to use: your iPhone. If you opt for the WiFi-toting Kick Plus model, an iOS app can control one or more lights for basics like brightness and color temperature -- but it really comes into its own when you want a dash of color or to record video. A Kick can sample color from a palette, a video or directly from the iPhone's camera; temporal effects like a lightning storm can spice up an amateur horror movie. If you're only looking for a straightforward white light to back up production for a traditional camera, the Kick Basic will let you control the rudiments from buttons on the light itself. Unless you're just looking for a sticker reflecting your support, every pledge tier is directly tied to buying a Kick light in advance. Early buyers can put down $89 to get a Kick Basic in black or white, or $139 for the Kick Plus. The more you buy, the cheaper it gets: $180 or $280 will land a pair of Basic of Plus lights, and stores can pay $4,300 or $6,500 to get a hefty 50 units of either model. If you're starting on a small-scale movie production or just have to have properly-lit subjects for street photography, head on over to the Kickstarter source link and chip in.Continue reading Insert Coin: The Kick, an iPhone-controlled camera lightInsert Coin: The Kick, an iPhone-controlled camera light originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

Samsung aiming for complete mobile domination with rumored Facebook competitor

Posted: 13 Jun 2012 08:02 AM PDT

Samsung aiming for complete mobile domination with rumored Facebook competitor


Samsung aiming for complete mobile domination with rumored Facebook competitor
Samsung's made no secret of its ambitions to commandeer all aspects of mobile tech -- from devices themselves to processors and software like ChatON and the recently announced Siri competitor S Voice. While we've seen the company head into social media territory before, it looks like it wants an even bigger piece of that pie. According to The Korea Times, Sammy is gearing up to launch a Facebook-style service early next year. The network, code-named (rather transparently) Samsung Facebook, will supposedly be integrated with Amazon's cloud computing platform, and the company is using its already-existing Family Story network as a starting point for the service. And lest you think the company sees edging out Facebook as a serious challenge, it hopes to expand its social media service "across different devices from different companies across different mobile platforms."Samsung aiming for complete mobile domination with rumored Facebook competitor originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jun 2012 10:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | Korea Times | Email this | Comments