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FedEx gets amped about electrifying its step vans

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 02:10 PM PDT

FedEx gets amped about electrifying its step vans


FedEx gets amped about electrifying its step vans
If, like ours, your ears are finely tuned to the sound of the delivery van's engine, prepare for lots more collection slips. FedEx is working with gas-to-EV converters, Amp, to switch some of its wagons over to the electric side of the fence. At the moment, just two vehicles will be ditching the diesel, but should the Washington, D.C.-based testing go well, it could lead to a further 9000 vans getting the petro-snip. Amp Electric Vehicles identified fleets such as FedEx's as ideal candidates for the conversion, based on the shorter daily range requirements and typically poor gas mileage. Good news and all, and we admire the firm's forward thinking, but how are we going to hear our latest impulse-purchase coming round the corner now?FedEx gets amped about electrifying its step vans originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 17:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Autoblog | Amped Electric Vehicles | Email this | Comments

All the things you can do with a Nissan LEAF: limo or long-distance

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 01:37 PM PDT

All the things you can do with a Nissan LEAF: limo or long-distance


All the things you can do with a Nissan LEAF: limo or long-distance
Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in, Nissan We're noticing a trend, here: people like to play with their Nissan Leaf electric vehicles. Some like to drive it insane distances, some like to make it go faster and some like to just make it moar biggar.Example #1. The distance driver. Tony Williams of LoveMyLeaf.com recently drove his car from Baja California to British Columbia (BC 2 BC, at it's known). The trip was part adventure - he didn't know where he was going to charge up some days - and part advocacy, as Williams helped spread the EV message along the way, including a stop at the Electric Automobile Association's meeting in Cupertino, CA a few days ago.Example #2. Car and Driver recently took a Leaf to the skidpad and, after swapping tire, turned the EV from a not-so-great 0.79 g to a near-1.0 g machine. Video here. Example #3. Stretch limo Leaf. Thanks to the modders without fear at Imperial Coach Builders of Springfield, MO, we have our first confirmed Nissan Leaf stretch limo. Head electrician Nathan Daily makes it sound simple. "We took a regular Nissan Leaf electric sedan and we cut it into two and basically extended the frame and everything to add a center section to it to stretch it into a limousine," he told Ozarks First. Exactly what this modification does to the range and other specs is not explained, but you can watch video of the conversion here.Continue reading All the things you can do with a Nissan LEAF: limo or long-distanceAll the things you can do with a Nissan LEAF: limo or long-distance originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 16:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Apple Chomps At App Store Search? Developers See Shift In Search Results

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Apple Chomps At App Store Search? Developers See Shift In Search Results


Apple Chomps At App Store Search? Developers See Shift In Search Results
Apple made some significant changes to the search algorithm in the App Store, at least according to some app developers. If you're a developer or publisher counting on a well-chosen name to help with visibility, things could get tougher from here on out. This could be the first step in the general revamp of App Store search and discovery that MG Siegler heard about when he broke the news in February that Apple had acquired app discovery startup Chomp.

Google drops cost of Maps API to keep developers, gives Foursquare puppy eyes

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Google drops cost of Maps API to keep developers, gives Foursquare puppy eyes


Google drops cost of Maps API to keep developers, gives Foursquare puppy eyes
Google must be feeling the pinch from developers like Foursquare who've jumped ship from Google Maps in opposition to costs, as it just cut the price of heavy Maps API use in a big, big way. Where it used to cost $4 for every 1,000 map hits beyond a 25,000 daily limit, the company is now charging as little as $1 in addition to eliminating the lower usage cap for app writers who tweak the map look. The olive branch won't make Apple change its mind, of course, but Google clearly isn't keen on anyone else using the price tag as an incentive to join the exodus. Mountain View is no doubt eager to keep as many mobile and web app developers on its side as it can -- with Google I/O just around the corner, it wouldn't do to have customers leaving at the very moment Google is trying to rally support for a big Maps update.Google drops cost of Maps API to keep developers, gives Foursquare puppy eyes originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 15:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | Google Geo Developers Blog | Email this | Comments

Ringbow hits Kickstarter, promises directional pad-assisted touch gaming

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Ringbow hits Kickstarter, promises directional pad-assisted touch gaming


Ringbow hits Kickstarter, promises directional pad-assisted touch gaming
When we first saw the Ringbow finger peripheral, it was a gangly prototype, tethered to an external battery -- not exactly ideal for a portable tablet accessory. The idea is to strap a D-pad to a user's finger, netting them extra control for touch-based games. Now the duo behind the device is showcasing a self-contained unit on Kickstarter, hoping to garner enough interest to send it off to production. The Bluetooth-compatible band boasts an adjustable one-size-fits-all grip, a nine-way directional nub and a five hour battery life. A $45 contribution buys a standard black Ringbow and a game package, though more generous backers can score additional colors, exclusive hardware and dev kits. Without $100,000 in support, however, the ring won't be minted. Follow the links below if you're compelled to fund the digital circlet.Ringbow hits Kickstarter, promises directional pad-assisted touch gaming originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 14:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

Phase change memory breakthrough could lead to gigahertz-plus data transfers, ma...

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Phase change memory breakthrough could lead to gigahertz-plus data transfers, make SSDs seem pokey


Phase change memory breakthrough could lead to gigahertz-plus data transfers, make SSDs seem pokey
Often considered the eventual successor to flash, phase change memory has had a tough time getting to the point where it would truly take over; when it takes longer to write data than conventional RAM, there's clearly a roadblock. The University of Cambridge has the potential cure through a constant-power trick that primes the needed hybrid of germanium, antimony and tellurium so that it crystalizes much faster, committing data to memory at an equally speedy rate. Sending a steady, weak electric field through the substance lets a write operation go through in just 500 picoseconds; that's 10 times faster than an earlier development without the antimony or continuous power. Researchers think it could lead to permanent storage that runs at refresh rates of a gigahertz or more. In other words, the kinds of responsiveness that would make solid-state drives break out in a sweat. Any practical use is still some distance off, although avid phase change memory producers like Micron are no doubt champing at the bit for any upgrade they can get.Phase change memory breakthrough could lead to gigahertz-plus data transfers, make SSDs seem pokey originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 12:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Ars Technica | Science | Email this | Comments

Google's Turing doodle celebrates his genius, reminds us how dumb we are (video)

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 08:01 AM PDT

Google's Turing doodle celebrates his genius, reminds us how dumb we are (video)


Google's Turing doodle celebrates his genius, reminds us how dumb we are (video)
This week sees many corners of the globe celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of Alan Turing. A man whose contribution to the worlds of tech and gadgets is immeasurable -- a sentiment not lost on Google. Today, geeks and norms worldwide will be waking up to possibly the most complex doodle to date. Can you set the machine and spell out "Google"? If you can, you'll be sent off to lots more information about the man himself. This isn't the only thing Mountain View's done to keep his legacy alive, having previously helped Bletchley Park raise funds to purchase (and display) Turing's papers, and more recently helping curators at London's Science Museum with its Codebreaker - Alan Turing's Life and Legacy exhibition. If you haven't already, head to Google.com and pop your logic hat on, and if you get stuck, head past the break for a helpful video.Continue reading Google's Turing doodle celebrates his genius, reminds us how dumb we are (video)Google's Turing doodle celebrates his genius, reminds us how dumb we are (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 10:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink CNET | The Official Google Blog, Google | Email this | Comments

New York State, feds spending $4.4 million for 325 EV-charging stations

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 06:22 AM PDT

New York State, feds spending $4.4 million for 325 EV-charging stations


New York State, feds spending $4.4 million for 325 EV-charging stations
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, USA The Big Apple is about to get a little greener. New York State and the federal government will invest $4.4 million building out 325 electric-vehicle charging stations across the state, many of which are expected to be in the largest U.S. city. The state's Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and the U.S. Department of Energy are teaming up on the project, which will provide funding to 10 companies and municipalities. Among the recipients of the funding will by Coulomb Technologies, which will receive $1 million to deploy 81 stations; the New York Power Authority, which will get almost $1 million to install 124 stations at bus and train depots; and the New York Port Authority, which will get $720,000 to install EV charging stations for fleet vehicles. "Creating an infrastructure to accommodate electric vehicles will create jobs and new economic development across the state, while reducing our carbon footprint and helping protect the environment," New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said in a statement earlier this month. NYSERDA will also oversee a $10 million fund that offers vouchers - for as much as $20,000 per vehicle - to companies that buy plug-in commercial trucks. About three-quarters of the state's oil use stems from transportation, according to the NYSERDA. New York State currently accounts for 428 of the more than 10,000 electric-vehicle charging stations across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. California has almost 2,400 stations, while Texas and Washington State each have more than 800.Continue reading New York State, feds spending $4.4 million for 325 EV-charging stationsNew York State, feds spending $4.4 million for 325 EV-charging stations originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 09:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Olympus reportedly in final talks for Sony investment

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 05:16 AM PDT

Olympus reportedly in final talks for Sony investment


Olympus reportedly in final talks for Sony investment
If the recent chapter in Olympus' history was a photo, it'd be a blurry thumb covering the subject's head. But, if reports from Nikkei are correct, it looks like the next one might be a happy family portrait. As suggested earlier this year, Sony is reportedly close to agreeing on a 50 billion yen (about $620 million) investment in the scandalized firm. This would likely give the Japanese electronics giant a 10 percent stake in Olympus, making it the largest single shareholder. This isn't the first time we've seen the troubled camera and optics brand associated with other electronics firms, and with Olympus telling Reuters that "This is not something that we have announced" we'll just have to wait and see exactly how this next frame develops.Olympus reportedly in final talks for Sony investment originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 08:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | Nikkei | Email this | Comments

Excalibur Almaz wants to offer the first private trip to the Moon -- provided yo...

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 03:37 AM PDT

Excalibur Almaz wants to offer the first private trip to the Moon -- provided you've got £100 million


Excalibur Almaz wants to offer the first private trip to the Moon -- provided you've got £100 million
Sir Richard Branson might want to look over his shoulder, since Virgin Galactic now has an even more ambitious rival. Britain-based Excalibur Almaz is planning no less than a trip to the Moon using reworked, Soviet-era Salyut space stations and Soyuz capsules as the vehicles for the multi-stage, 500,000-mile total voyage. Accordingly, no one will be living in the lap of luxury on the way there: there's just two habitation modules that will take three people each, and the six-month trip isn't going to leave much room for perks other than an isolated room in the event of a solar radiation blast. Not that there's as much of a rush given the efforts involved in making this look-but-don't-touch Moon orbit a reality. Anyone who travels needs to be in tip-top shape -- and the £100 million ($156 million) ticket will make Virgin's Spaceship Two rides seem downright frugal. Be sure to pack your gym shorts and a briefcase full of cash.Excalibur Almaz wants to offer the first private trip to the Moon -- provided you've got £100 million originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 06:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Huffington Post, Daily Mail | Excalibur Almaz | Email this | Comments

Negative radiation pressure in light could make some tractor beams real, we're a...

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 01:25 AM PDT

Negative radiation pressure in light could make some tractor beams real, we're already sucked in


Negative radiation pressure in light could make some tractor beams real, we're already sucked in
Developing a real, working tractor beam has regularly been an exercise in frustration: it often relies on brute force attempts to induce a magnetic link or an air pressure gap, either of which falls a bit short of science fiction-level elegance. The Technion-Israel Institute of Technology's Mordechai Segev has a theory that would use the subtler (though not entirely movie-like) concept of negative radiation pressure in light to move objects. By using materials that have a negative refraction index, where the light photons and their overall wave shape move in opposite directions, Segev wants to create a sweet spot where negative radiation pressure exists and an object caught in the middle can be pushed around. His early approach would use extremely thin crystals stacked in layers to manipulate the refraction. As it's theorized, the technology won't be pulling in the Millennium Falcon anytime soon -- the millimeters-wide layer intervals dictate the size of what can be pulled. Nonetheless, even the surgery-level tractor beams that Segev hopes will ultimately stem from upcoming tests would bring us much closer to the future that we've always wanted.Negative radiation pressure in light could make some tractor beams real, we're already sucked in originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 04:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Wired | Optics Express | Email this | Comments

D-Link unveils Cloud Router 1200 and 2000, dishes out WiFi in tube form

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 10:38 PM PDT

D-Link unveils Cloud Router 1200 and 2000, dishes out WiFi in tube form


D-Link unveils Cloud Router 1200 and 2000, dishes out WiFi in tube form
We'll admit: one of the biggest appeals for us in D-Link's new Cloud Router 1200 and 2000 is that tube shape, which is a nice break from the amorphous blobs we're used to as our WiFi routers. Not to say that there aren't convincing technical reasons to like them. Both will let you remotely administrate the 802.11n router's devices from an Android or iOS app, and they both carry four gigabit Ethernet jacks as well as a USB port for some network media storage. The differences lay exclusively in the wireless support, where the single-band 1200 caters to the frugal set at 300Mbps and the simultaneous dual-band 2000 hums along at 600Mbps. Thankfully, the prices of the just-shipping access points are both about right for what you get: the Cloud Router 1200 is a cheap and cheerful $60, and the 2000 won't strain the wallet much more at $100. You can catch the full details of our new cylindrical overlords friends after the break.Continue reading D-Link unveils Cloud Router 1200 and 2000, dishes out WiFi in tube formD-Link unveils Cloud Router 1200 and 2000, dishes out WiFi in tube form originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 Jun 2012 01:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Cloud Router 1200, 2000 | Email this | Comments

Nokia Camera Extras hits Lumia 900 in US and China, offers four new ways to capt...

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 08:31 PM PDT

Nokia Camera Extras hits Lumia 900 in US and China, offers four new ways to capture candids


Nokia Camera Extras hits Lumia 900 in US and China, offers four new ways to capture candids
Although Nokia's Camera Extras app was scheduled to hit Lumia 900 smartphones sometime next week, owners in the US and China will be pleased to know they they can get it now. Nokia has officially pushed the free app into the Windows Phone Marketplace for both regions, giving Mango-flavored Lumia users four new options for capturing photos. Along with a much-needed self-timer, you'll find three other modes: Panorama, Action Shot (for photographing fast-moving subjects) and Smart Group Shot (selects the best faces from a sequence of frames). Don't fret if you don't have a 900 or live outside of the aforementioned either -- Nokia plans to release the Scalado-bred software for all Lumia smartphones worldwide in July. Hit up the links below for more info, and be sure to let us know how it works for you in the comments.Nokia Camera Extras hits Lumia 900 in US and China, offers four new ways to capture candids originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 23:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink WMPoweruser, SymbianTweet | @NokiaUS (Twitter) | Email this | Comments

iPhone 4 and 4S now available to purchase outright at Cricket for $399 and $499

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 07:57 PM PDT

iPhone 4 and 4S now available to purchase outright at Cricket for $399 and $499


iPhone 4 and 4S now available to purchase outright at Cricket for $399 and $499
There's nothing quite like the pent-up anticipation for an Apple product arrival, and yes, that extends even to customers of Cricket, who lined up this morning for their first chance to score an iPhone from the prepaid carrier. While both the iPhone 4 and 4S must be purchased outright -- for $399 and $499 respectively -- sales were said to be "brisk" today, which can be partially attributed to Cricket's $55 per month plan. For the monthly layout, customers can take advantage unlimited calling, messaging and data, although they'll need to contend with throttling for any usage past 2.3GB. Next up, Virgin Mobile is similarly situated to receive the iPhone on June 29th. Think there'll be any lines?iPhone 4 and 4S now available to purchase outright at Cricket for $399 and $499 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | CNET | Email this | Comments

E-book price fixing trial set for 2013: Apple, Macmillan and Penguin prepare for...

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 07:24 PM PDT

E-book price fixing trial set for 2013: Apple, Macmillan and Penguin prepare for courtroom brawl


E-book price fixing trial set for 2013: Apple, Macmillan and Penguin prepare for courtroom brawl
The Justice Department meant business when it accused Apple and five other publishers of price-rigging e-books, and are officially taking Cupertino and two publishers to court. In a hearing on Friday, Judge Denise Cote set a bench trial for June 3, 2012, putting Apple, Macmillan and Penguin Group on the defense. The government's allegations focus largely on agency pricing, which sees booksellers taking a 30 percent cut of each sale in lieu of buying the books at wholesale and setting their own prices. Apple and Macmillan have already denied the Justice Department's claims, of course -- but that wasn't on the stand, was it?E-book price fixing trial set for 2013: Apple, Macmillan and Penguin prepare for courtroom brawl originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters | Email this | Comments

Tesla Model S first drive: the sports sedan goes electric

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:49 PM PDT

Tesla Model S first drive: the sports sedan goes electric


Tesla Model S first drive: the sports sedan goes electric
It's no secret that we have a few automobile enthusiasts in our midst here at Engadget, and we're pretty sure there are some in the audience as well -- you know who you are. Still, you don't have to be a car nut to appreciate all the innovation and technology that's gone into Tesla's sophomore vehicle -- the Model S electric sedan. So strap yourselves in and hold on to your kneecaps: you're about to ride along with us as we drive the Model S for the very first time. Excited? We are too -- hit the break for our impressions and stay tuned for our video.Gallery: Tesla Model S driveContinue reading Tesla Model S first drive: the sports sedan goes electricTesla Model S first drive: the sports sedan goes electric originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Judge dismisses Apple vs. Motorola in its entirety, companies unable to prove da...

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 06:16 PM PDT

Judge dismisses Apple vs. Motorola in its entirety, companies unable to prove damages


Judge dismisses Apple vs. Motorola in its entirety, companies unable to prove damages
After tentatively shutting down (and reviving) Apple and Motorola's legal spat, Judge Richard Posner has put the lid on the case once again, dismissing the case in its entirety this evening. Neither company was able to respond to the Judge's call for proof of damages, causing him to dismiss the case and block both firms from refiling claims. "It would be ridiculous to dismiss a suit for failure to prove damages and allow the plaintiff to refile the suit so that he could have a second chance to prove damages. This case is therefore dismissed with prejudice; a separate order to that effect is being entered today." Developing...Judge dismisses Apple vs. Motorola in its entirety, companies unable to prove damages originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Verge | Email this | Comments

Firefox teases something 'big' coming for Android next week

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:44 PM PDT

Firefox teases something 'big' coming for Android next week


Firefox teases something 'big' coming for Android next week
There's been a steady flow of betas for Firefox's Android offering and now the official Twitter account promises something "big" on the way next week, along with this image. The size declaration plus a lack of updated features (specifically Flash support) on tablets so far has us looking there for something new, although the image clearly shows a phone with the words "Fast. Smart. Safe." Also curious is an update for the Firefox beta on Android today which the Twitter account also admonishes those looking for an early preview of next week's news to check out. Finally, there's the timing, as Firefox's main browser rival Chrome has been rumored to be taking over as the standard bearer in Android Jelly Bean next week during Google I/O. Leave all relevant speculation or information in the comments below.Firefox teases something 'big' coming for Android next week originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | @Firefox (Twitter), Firefox Beta (Google Play) | Email this | Comments

Facebook Recruits Apple “Software And Hardware” UI Leader Chris Weeldreyer To It...

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 05:10 PM PDT

Facebook Recruits Apple "Software And Hardware" UI Leader Chris Weeldreyer To Its (Smartphone?) Product Team


Facebook Recruits Apple "Software And Hardware" UI Leader Chris Weeldreyer To Its (Smartphone?) Product Team
Facebook is finally working closely with Apple -- on iOS 6 -- but it's also hiring away some of its design talent. The latest is Chris Weeldreyer, who has just left his position as a user interface design manager to become a product design manager at the social network. What will Weeldreyer be working on? We don't know for sure, and we're asking Facebook to see if the company can explain in more detail, but one interesting clue is the description in his LinkedIn bio. It says that he's a "[p]roduct designer with experience in both hardware and software product development." That's more than eight years of experience... right when Facebook is recruiting hard for a renewed smartphone hardware effort.

FCC Fridays: June 22, 2012

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:35 PM PDT

FCC Fridays: June 22, 2012


FCC Fridays: June 22, 2012
We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!Continue reading FCC Fridays: June 22, 2012FCC Fridays: June 22, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 19:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Tesla Model S launch: Watch it live

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:03 PM PDT

Tesla Model S launch: Watch it live


Tesla Model S launch: Watch it live
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla MotorsTesla Model S first delivery. It's going on now, and you can watch it below. Not much more to say for now, but we'll have more later.Continue reading Tesla Model S launch: Watch it liveTesla Model S launch: Watch it live originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

A First-Timer at Le Mans, Part 1

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 04:03 PM PDT

A First-Timer at Le Mans, Part 1


A First-Timer at Le Mans, Part 1
MSN Autos editor Josh Condon's exhilarating 24 Hours of Le Mans journey.

Sony patent filing for glasses would share data face to face, carry more than a...

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 03:30 PM PDT

Sony patent filing for glasses would share data face to face, carry more than a hint of Project Glass


Sony patent filing for glasses would share data face to face, carry more than a hint of Project Glass
Google might not realize it, but Project Glass isn't alone in the patent race these days. Sony has quietly applied for a patent on a familiar-looking smart glasses system whose advantage over Mountain View would be an emphasis on things in twos. Eyepieces are the most obvious, but Sony is also keen on sharing data between two friends: transmitters on a pair of glasses would send personal info through a likely very uncomfortable glance at someone else with the same eyewear. If your friends are more than a little weirded out from sharing by staring, the proposed glasses could still pick up information from visual tags on posters, products and virtually anything else. There's even the obligatory connection to a watch for sharing data with the rest of the world. Whether or not the patent leads to Sony head-mounted technology more advanced than a personal 3D TV is still up in the air, especially with Google currently hogging the spotlight... not that existing, more conservative designs have ever stopped Sony from rolling out wild concepts before.Sony patent filing for glasses would share data face to face, carry more than a hint of Project Glass originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Patent Bolt | USPTO | Email this | Comments

Every Chevy Cruze Sedan Recalled

Posted: 22 Jun 2012 03:29 PM PDT

Every Chevy Cruze Sedan Recalled


Every Chevy Cruze Sedan Recalled
Oil could drip could cause fire on all 2011 and 2012 Cruze sedans.