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World's Most Expensive Car Crash?

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:51 PM PDT

World's Most Expensive Car Crash?


World's Most Expensive Car Crash?
$31M Ferrari collides with another vehicle en route to Le Mans.

Ouya's $99 Android-based gaming console meets Kickstarter goal: $950k in under 1...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:17 PM PDT

Ouya's $99 Android-based gaming console meets Kickstarter goal: $950k in under 12 hours


Ouya's $99 Android-based gaming console meets Kickstarter goal: $950k in under 12 hours
The gaming public at large has spoken. In less than 12 hours, Yves Behar's Android-based Ouya gaming console has reached its lofty funding goal of $950,000 on Kickstarter. To refresh your memory, the $99 system (which was only $95 for 1,000 swift early adopters) packs a Tegra 3 CPU, 8GB of storage, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a USB 2.0 port and an SD card slot -- that price also grants you a single controller with a touch sensor. Most notably, the system is aimed at being extremely developer-friendly, having open hardware and software with a push for free-to-play content. There's only about 5,000 units (out of 10,000) left at the $99 price, so feel free to check out our in-depth chat about Ouya with Behar himself here before you head over to Kickstarter. It appears that the traditional business model for gaming consoles just got rocked, and we can't wait to see the final results.Ouya's $99 Android-based gaming console meets Kickstarter goal: $950k in under 12 hours originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Ouya (Kickstarter) | Email this | Comments

Sony's upcoming ST26i smartphone could hit the market under Xperia J name

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:17 PM PDT

Sony's upcoming ST26i smartphone could hit the market under Xperia J name


Sony's upcoming ST26i smartphone could hit the market under Xperia J name
As is often the case, once you make your first unannounced, unexpected appearance, more are likely soon to follow -- and that's what's happening with Sony's forthcoming slab, the codenamed ST26i. Unlike last time we saw it in most of its glory, though, now it's only showing up in full text mode, revealing what could be its official moniker once it finally launches. According to a leaked doc acquired by the folks from Xperia Blog, Sony's purported 4-inch handset could snatch up the Xperia J nametag after making the transition from the more subtle and discrete ST26i title. Unfortunately, no other fruitful details were revealed in the process, but something tells us now it's only a matter of time before this ICS-filled Xperia J gets past its rumor phase and becomes something more concrete.Filed under: CellphonesSony's upcoming ST26i smartphone could hit the market under Xperia J name originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Ubergizmo | Xperia Blog | Email this | Comments

Hyundai Owners Sue Over MPGs

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 02:17 PM PDT

Hyundai Owners Sue Over MPGs


Hyundai Owners Sue Over MPGs
Group is suing Hyundai over allegedly inflated mileage claims

Nexus Q hacked to launch apps, gets remote control web app

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:44 PM PDT

Nexus Q hacked to launch apps, gets remote control web app


Nexus Q hacked to launch apps, gets remote control web app
So, that first round of Nexus Q hacks? Impressive in terms of turn around time, not so much when functionality is your primary metric. But, a couple of weeks with the gorgeous, if questionably useful device, has started to produce some truly exciting results. The one that has our tinkering fingers itching most, puts a launcher and apps right at your finger tips... well, mouse pointer. The hack is hardly for the meek but, if you're already in possession of a Nexus Q, we're sure pushing a few .apks via adb won't unsettle you too much. The solution is far from perfect, but the Android foundation is able to recognize keyboards and mice it seems without issue. What really makes this a great hack, of course, is the ability to install apps like Netflix and Angry Birds finally freeing the Q from its arguably artificial shackles. If you're looking for something a little less involved (and decidedly less cool) there's also QRemote, an .apk you can push to your Q that lets you control it via a web browser. It doesn't expose any additional functionality, but at least it lets you skip tracks from your PC or other non-Jelly Bean device. You can see both in action after the break, and all the relevant files and accompanying instructions live at the source links.Continue reading Nexus Q hacked to launch apps, gets remote control web appFiled under: SoftwareNexus Q hacked to launch apps, gets remote control web app originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | XDA Developers Forum, bliny.net | Email this | Comments

Google Maps adds floor plans and walking directions for 20 US museums

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:43 PM PDT

Google Maps adds floor plans and walking directions for 20 US museums


Google Maps adds floor plans and walking directions for 20 US museums
Getting lost can be half the fun of any leisurely museum excursion, but if you'd prefer to navigate your indoor outing with a level of precision typically reserved for trips across town, you'll want to bring Google Maps along on your next journey to the Smithsonian. Mountain View just added 20 US museums to its battery of 10,000 indoor schematics, including the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Cincinnati Museum Center, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, 17 Smithsonian museums and the National Zoo in DC. You can find the plans for any venue by searching or hitting the current location button once you're on site, and Google plans to continue growing its collection, with SFMOMA, The Phillips Collection, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the National WWII Museum in New Orleans set to join soon. Meanwhile, institutions interested in joining forces with Google can use the company's Floor Plans tool to get the process started. Full details are at the source link below.Filed under: GPS, SoftwareGoogle Maps adds floor plans and walking directions for 20 US museums originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Google Lat Long Blog | Email this | Comments

ZF boss says transmission gear count one-upsmanship nearing end

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

ZF boss says transmission gear count one-upsmanship nearing end


ZF boss says transmission gear count one-upsmanship nearing end
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Etc., MPG Remember the Powerglide? An automatic with two forward speeds, it's almost inconceivable today that such a transmission was ever state of the art. Why, we've heard plenty of grumbling from the peanut gallery about Honda and its continued widespread use of a five-speed automatic when most of the rest of the world is offering six speeds. And then there are those carmakers engaging in the mine-is-bigger-than-yours battle of transmissions that resulted in eight-speed automatics in cars like the Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Genesis pictured above. German transmission supplier ZF has a nine-speed automatic that will be introduced next year, and reports have said Hyundai is looking to pack ten forward gears into a forthcoming gearbox. What's next? Cars with as many gears as mountain bikes? That's unlikely, says ZF North American president Julio Caspari, who tells Automotive News that the gear race is "close to the limit." AN says Caspari thinks marketing may be a bigger factor than engineering when it comes to developing transmissions with additional gears, citing just an 11-percent difference between the best transmissions today and a theoretically perfect unit. Caspari questions the cost-effectiveness of building a so-called "perfect" transmission, saying that further friction reduction would require expensive materials, like ceramic ball bearings.ZF boss says transmission gear count one-upsmanship nearing end originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Google Drops OS X Leopard support for Chrome 22 dev release

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Google Drops OS X Leopard support for Chrome 22 dev release


Google Drops OS X Leopard support for Chrome 22 dev release
Just as we catch wind that Apple's released the Gold Master version of Mountain Lion, the latest version of Chrome to hit the browser's developer channel -- that's version 22.0.1201.0, for the record -- isn't so supportive of OSX 10.5 and lower. Perhaps Leopard enthusiasts should take this as a friendly nudge toward to wild, snowy world of 10.6.Filed under: SoftwareGoogle Drops OS X Leopard support for Chrome 22 dev release originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 16:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Ars Technica | Google Chrome Releases | Email this | Comments

Philips' unannounced Series 9 flagship TVs get exposed by leaked document

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Philips' unannounced Series 9 flagship TVs get exposed by leaked document


Philips' unannounced Series 9 flagship TVs get exposed by leaked document
Having already unveiled an entire set of HD, LCD televisions back at last year's CES, the next obvious step for Philips would be to work its way up the entertainment ladder and take the wraps off of its flagship Series 9. Fortunately for us (and you), though, a recently leaked document's giving us an early peek of what we can expect from the manufacturer as it tries to re-invade living rooms all over the globe. According to the revealing docs, Philips will be adding the 9707 and 9607 Smart TVs to its Series 9 repertoire, offering viewers a choice between a relatively large 46-inch or a more colossal 60-incher -- both reportedly "very thin." Additionally, the intelligent couple's said to be loaded with 3D Max features, a 1200Hz Perfect Motion Rate system, and both are expected to be powered by the outfit's Perfect Pixel HD processing technology. Needless to say, given its Smart TV status, it's safe to say it'll come with the usual WiFi capabilities as well as a number of apps to pick from. If curiosity is taking over you, such exposing documents can be found at the source below in PDF form.Filed under: Displays, Home EntertainmentPhilips' unannounced Series 9 flagship TVs get exposed by leaked document originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink FlatpanelsHD | Leaked Phillips Document (PDF) | Email this | Comments

Twitter for Android, iOS expands those Kickstarter tweets, becomes sensitive to...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Twitter for Android, iOS expands those Kickstarter tweets, becomes sensitive to our notification needs


Twitter for Android, iOS expands those Kickstarter tweets, becomes sensitive to our notification needs
That was fast. Just days after Twitter 4.3 had its details prematurely spilled all over the Internet, it's now raring to go for both Android (as version 3.3) and iOS users. Like we'd seen in early release notes, its focus is on expanding tweets to provide a glimpse at content when linking beyond just photos. Along with showing snippets from news outlets such as C-SPAN, Twitter's app now teases content from Etsy, Kickstarter and Vimeo, among others -- just in case you'd like to know whether that upcoming game console is worth funding at a glance. Notifications are getting their own promised boost and can send an alert whenever certain Twitter accounts post any kind of update. The improved search autocomplete shows its face as well, and iOS users get a more advanced layout for tracking hashtags during live events. Users with other smartphone platforms will have to wait for the 4.3 feature set to filter through to their devices, but if you're of an Apple or Google bent, one of Twitter's bigger updates of recent memory is already headed your way.Filed under: CellphonesTwitter for Android, iOS expands those Kickstarter tweets, becomes sensitive to our notification needs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Twitter Blog | App Store, Google Play | Email this | Comments

Telltale Galaxy Note Documents Spotted On T-Mobile’s Website Ahead Of Launch

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Telltale Galaxy Note Documents Spotted On T-Mobile's Website Ahead Of Launch


Telltale Galaxy Note Documents Spotted On T-Mobile's Website Ahead Of Launch
Well, if you needed any more proof that the Galaxy Note will soon make an appearance on T-Mobile's store shelves, take a gander at this. TmoNews has discovered that a slew of Galaxy Note related documents can be found by searching for -- what else? -- "Galaxy Note" on T-Mobile's website. Sadly, there's no word yet on whether or not that rumored July 11 release date is still in the cards.

Apple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:10 PM PDT

Apple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system


Apple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system
Despite the added risk brought on by Apple's Find My iPhone feature, the iOS handset remains a frequent target for smartphone thieves, thanks to the device's resale value and compatibility with networks around the world. There's not much you can do to deter sticky fingers short of keeping your iPhone or MacBook in view at all times, but the issue does appear to have crossed the desks of Apple's design team, which was just granted patent number 8,217,792 for a sophisticated anti-theft scheme. The acceleration-based system would detect a "known theft condition" based on acceleration characteristics, sounding an alarm and disabling the device. The smartphone or laptop would ignore vibrations from passing cars or those caused by items being dropped onto a nearby surface, instead focusing on undisclosed scenarios that likely involve direct movement. The device owner would use a GUI to configure and disable the system, at which point the handset or computer would return to its pre-disturbed mode. Overall, it sounds like a fairly straightforward hardware/software solution, with the added benefit of a technique to filter out regular motion in an attempt to reduce the number of false alarms. You'll find the full patent at the source link below.Filed under: Cellphones, LaptopsApple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | USPTO | Email this | Comments

Apple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:37 PM PDT

Apple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system


Apple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system
Despite the added risk brought on by Apple's Find My iPhone feature, the iOS handset remains a frequent target for smartphone thieves, thanks to the device's resale value and compatibility with networks around the world. There's not much you can do to deter sticky fingers short of keeping your iPhone or MacBook in view at all times, but the issue does appear to have crossed the desks of Apple's design team, which was just granted patent number 8,217,792 for a sophisticated anti-theft scheme. The acceleration-based system would detect a "known theft condition" based on acceleration characteristics, sounding an alarm and disabling the device. The smartphone or laptop would ignore vibrations from passing cars or those caused by items being dropped onto a nearby surface, instead focusing on undisclosed scenarios that likely involve direct movement. The device owner would use a GUI to configure and disable the system, at which point the handset or computer would return to its pre-disturbed mode. Overall, it sounds like a fairly straightforward hardware/software solution, with the added benefit of a technique to filter out regular motion in an attempt to reduce the number of false alarms. You'll find the full patent at the source link below.Filed under: Cellphones, LaptopsApple granted patent for accelerometer-aided theft-detection system originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | USPTO | Email this | Comments

VIM 101: a quick-and-dirty guide to our favorite free file editor

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:37 PM PDT

VIM 101: a quick-and-dirty guide to our favorite free file editor


VIM 101: a quick-and-dirty guide to our favorite free file editor
In the world of text editors, there's a plethora of options out there. If you've ever Googled "how to edit HTML sites" or some such, you know what we mean. Allow us, then, to introduce you to VIM, a free website editor that offers many of the same features as Adobe Dreamweaver, and runs on just about every desktop platform. Specifically, it comes by default on the vast majority of Linux distributions, OS X and commercial Unix systems. (It's available to install on Windows, too.) And did we mention it's free? That command line UI isn't necessarily self-explanatory, though, so join us after the break for a quick crash course to help you get started.Continue reading VIM 101: a quick-and-dirty guide to our favorite free file editorVIM 101: a quick-and-dirty guide to our favorite free file editor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | VIM | Email this | Comments

OpenFeint’s Jason Citron Raises $1.1M To Go After Core Gamers With New Startup P...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:03 PM PDT

OpenFeint's Jason Citron Raises $1.1M To Go After Core Gamers With New Startup Phoenix Guild


OpenFeint's Jason Citron Raises $1.1M To Go After Core Gamers With New Startup Phoenix Guild
Just a year after selling his mobile-social gaming network OpenFeint to GREE for $104 million, Jason Citron is at it again. He's starting a new company called Phoenix Guild and has pocketed $1.1 million from YouWeb, Accel Partners, and General Catalyst Partners. The goal is to be a the "Blizzard of the post-PC era." After months of playing video games and traveling, he decided to have another go at it. "I knew that I wanted to do another gaming company," he said. "So I took a nice, deep breath and did it. I love making games." He added, "I'm a core gamer and it's just weird to me that I didn't find much on my iPad to play. Early on, it became apparent that there was a lot of action in free-to-play Farmville-style games. So there are still a lot of fairly low fidelity titles. We want something that's more like what you would see on consoles and PCs but re-imagined and built with modern monetization mechanics."

Songza Brings Its Core Feature, Concierge, To Android

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Songza Brings Its Core Feature, Concierge, To Android


Songza Brings Its Core Feature, Concierge, To Android
Songza has long been one of my favorite music apps, and as an iPhone user, I've had access to all the latest and greatest features within it. But as I've mentioned the app to various friends and such, I've learned that Android has been missing out. But no more. Songza's core feature — Concierge — is now available within the Android version of the app. The update is now live, so if you're interested in checking it out, go ahead and download the update.

RIM CEO hints at future BBM video chat feature

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT

RIM CEO hints at future BBM video chat feature


RIM CEO hints at future BBM video chat feature
During today's shareholder meeting RIM CEO Thorsten Heins hinted that BBM, the companies celebrated group messaging service, might be getting some significant upgrades with the debut of BB10. In particular, the words "video chat" were tossed out as an example of how it planned to keep pace with the evolving mobile landscape. In response to a shareholder question, Heins said: "BBM is a very, strong platform... With upgrading it into a new experience, think about adding features on BB10 such as video chat, for example, within BBM. There's many other features to come with BB10 that will really level this BBM experience... which will upgrade that experience to a whole new social networking experience based on BBM... we want to use this to build a BlackBerry-driven social networking platform." So, does that mean BlackBerry is getting ready to take on Skype and Google? Perhaps. It would certainly make sense, but we'd stop short calling it a sure shot. What is clear, is that Heins really wants to push BlackBerry as the "social" platform focused on "experience" and seems content to let those other mobile OSes win the apps race.Filed under: SoftwareRIM CEO hints at future BBM video chat feature originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Verge | Email this | Comments

We go hands-on with the waterproof Sony Xperia go (video)

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT

We go hands-on with the waterproof Sony Xperia go (video)


We go hands-on with the waterproof Sony Xperia go (video)
The spiritual successor to last year's Xperia Active has been given a performance boost. Now packing a dual-core 1GHz processor, Sony hopes it'll manage to keep up with your surf-heavy lifestyle. At least, that's the explanation we reckon underpins the Xperia go's (or Xperia advance) certified dust and waterproofing. The phone is notch above the Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hardware wise, although the software remains less so, leaning on the increasingly creaky Android Gingerbread. (Sony says it's coming -- but it wont be available on launch.) Those curved corners and design lines make like a close relative to the Xperia S, P and U -- although it does lack that pervasive see-through bar. The increased processing power made web browsing a pretty painless affair, while wet finger tracking means you'll still be able to use the 3.5-inch touchscreen in the British Summer surf. The device will be priced around £250 (around $390) in the UK and is pegged to arrive over the next few months in white, black and yellow -- the latter has swiftly become our favorite. Take a visual tour of the yellow option in our gallery and hands-on video right after the break.Gallery: Sony Xperia go hands-onContinue reading We go hands-on with the waterproof Sony Xperia go (video)Filed under: CellphonesWe go hands-on with the waterproof Sony Xperia go (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Return Your New Chevy Within 60 Days

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Return Your New Chevy Within 60 Days


Return Your New Chevy Within 60 Days
Hate your new Chevrolet? Return it ... but be careful, there's fine print.

Samsung Galaxy Note documents pop up on T-Mobile's site, prepares for its grand...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note documents pop up on T-Mobile's site, prepares for its grand entrance


Samsung Galaxy Note documents pop up on T-Mobile's site, prepares for its grand entrance
If there's one thing we can be certain of, it's this: T-Mobile's been anything but cautious about keeping its own Galaxy Note variant under secretive wraps. In a matter of weeks, we've spotted it while paying Mr. Blurrycam a visit, making a short stop at the FCC offices and, most recently, showing its phablet self in some purported T-Mo press shots. And although this time it isn't being as revealing as it has in previous occasions, it's yet another sign that its eventual entrance into T-Mobile's smartphone lineup is right around the corner. As a curious TmoNews reader found out, a quick, simple search for Galaxy Note within the Magenta site brings up a plethora of support documents for the device, including bits like software overview, call functionality, media, customization and specs. In case you were planning on snagging one of these once it launches, this might be a good way to become acquainted with the Samsung's jumbo slab.Filed under: CellphonesSamsung Galaxy Note documents pop up on T-Mobile's site, prepares for its grand entrance originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TmoNews | T-Mobile | Email this | Comments

Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 review: a budget-priced ICS slate with a few too many quirks

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 review: a budget-priced ICS slate with a few too many quirks


Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 review: a budget-priced ICS slate with a few too many quirks
More Info Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 teased by FCC, launching with 9.7-inch display this month? Lenovo's IdeaTab S2109 unveiled on YouTube, shows off 8.9mm-thick unibody shell Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 makes a splash stateside, offers a lightweight slice of Android for $349 Lenovo got the memo: it's high time the company released a new tablet. With products from Acer, ASUS and Samsung keeping us plenty busy these last few months, Lenovo can hardly expect to stay relevant with the IdeaPad A1 and ThinkPad Tablet from 2011. So the IdeaTab S2109, a $350, 9.7-inch slate running Ice Cream Sandwich, comes in the nick of time. That's not to say we were surprised when the tablet launched in June. The S2109 made its grand debut at the FCC in March, and Lenovo teased its arrival with a YouTube video highlighting the 8.9mm-thick unibody shell and the 1,024 x 768 IPS LCD display. What the company wasn't so quick to point out, though, was that this device packs a TI OMAP 4430 CPU rather than the Tegra 3 processor that's quickly becoming the new tablet norm. So how does the performance stack up? Does this go toe to toe with all those other mid-range, 10-inch slates we've seen lately? Let's take a look. Gallery: Lenovo IdeaTab S109 reviewContinue reading Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 review: a budget-priced ICS slate with a few too many quirksFiled under: Tablet PCsLenovo IdeaTab S2109 review: a budget-priced ICS slate with a few too many quirks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

A123 running perilously low on cash

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:56 AM PDT

A123 running perilously low on cash


A123 running perilously low on cash
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid According to a report from Reuters, lithium ion battery maker A123 Systems is dangerously low on cash. The company filed a report just before the weekend with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that it "expects to have approximately four to five months of cash to support its ongoing operations." The company says it spends between $18 million and $25 million per month in normal operational costs, and had about $68 million on hand at the end of May. In the same filing, A123 outlined plans to raise $39 million in an effort to remain afloat while it attempts to locate new business and shore up its finances. The company expects to turn a positive cash flow on a quarterly basis sometime in 2013. A123 has major contracts with automakers such as Fisker and BMW, the former of which was involved in a massive battery recall that is said to have cost A123 nearly $67 million. The upcoming Chevy Spark EV is also slated to use batteries from A123, assuming the company is able to survive its recent monetary blows.A123 running perilously low on cash originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Google+ For iPad Now Available With Hangouts, Events On Google+ For iPhone Flipp...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:56 AM PDT

Google+ For iPad Now Available With Hangouts, Events On Google+ For iPhone Flipped On


Google+ For iPad Now Available With Hangouts, Events On Google+ For iPhone Flipped On
Announced at I/O last month, Google's Google+ iPad app has just gone live in the Apple App Store. Keep in mind that the iOS version is out before the Android version and with it comes a dynamic stream of Google+ content based on popularity. So, if your friend's recent video is more popular than a picture of your dog, the video will trump the size of your photo. Sharing and commenting is a pinch with simple finger gestures to pinch and expand posts in your stream.

Google+ for iPad hits the App Store, invites you Hangout with your Apple slate

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:55 AM PDT

Google+ for iPad hits the App Store, invites you Hangout with your Apple slate


Google+ for iPad hits the App Store, invites you Hangout with your Apple slate
As promised way back in late-June at I/O, Google+ now has has its very own fully iPad-supported app. Available now via iTunes, the app offers up some tablet-centric features, like the ability to drag posts from your stream for sharing, streaming Hangouts to a TV via AirPlay and expanding posts with a pinch to add comments. The updated Google+ iPhone app, meanwhile, lets users create and manage Google+ Events. The app can be downloaded now in the source link below.Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCsGoogle+ for iPad hits the App Store, invites you Hangout with your Apple slate originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Google Blog, iTunes | Email this | Comments

Microsoft details Windows 8 File History, takes us through a Time Machine

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:55 AM PDT

Microsoft details Windows 8 File History, takes us through a Time Machine


Microsoft details Windows 8 File History, takes us through a Time Machine
Microsoft is still determined to explore every nook and cranny of Windows 8 on its way to the newly official October launch, and now it's swinging its attention towards File History, its revamped approach to preserving our data. The new component supplements Windows Backup, which Microsoft admits is "not a very popular" app, and is more than a little transparent in bringing OS X's set-it-and-forget-it Time Machine strategy to the Windows crowd. Not that we're complaining: the same basic philosophy of getting an automatic, version-aware backup of all our personal files is convenient on any platform, especially when we can get a temporary internal safeguard while we're on vacation. The differences in platforms have equal rewards and drawbacks, however. File History provides more control over backups than its Apple counterpart, including frequency (finally!) and backup age, but it can't be used to backup whole apps like with a Time Machine drive. As always with these in-depth Windows 8 explorations, there's much more to see at the source, so click on through if you've ever been worried about deleting a file by accident.Filed under: Storage, SoftwareMicrosoft details Windows 8 File History, takes us through a Time Machine originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Building Windows 8 | Email this | Comments

Sony Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hands-on (video)

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Sony Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hands-on (video)


Sony Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hands-on (video)
Sony's smallest additions to its smartphone roster won't launch until late August, but that didn't stop us dabbling with both handsets at Carphone Warehouse's Christmas (already?) show in London earlier today. The point of interest here is Ice Cream Sandwich, which arrives ready-to-go on both devices. The Xperia tipo will be arriving in Europe in its single SIM guise, with the dual-slot brother launching in Asia. It feels unerringly light in the hands at 3.5 ounces, while the 3.2-inch 480 x 320 TFT screen and 800MHz processor just about suffices for web browsing. There's a 3.2-megapixel camera on show on the back, with room for microSD storage expansion. The Xperia miro expands the touchscreen to 3.5 inches, and whacks the camera up to five megapixels, although you won't find the same Exmor R sensor that impressed on preceding devices. There's a nice curvature below the Android capacitive button row, although the backing is unfortunately plain on both color options we saw. In sort, both devices aren't going to wow you with their technical prowess -- although they might with their prices. The Xperia tipo is set to arrive in August priced below £100 (less than $155), while the slightly larger Xperia miro will arrive around a month later, priced around £150 ($232). Head on past the break for a video of both handsets in action.Gallery: Sony Xperia Miro hands-on Gallery: Sony Xperia Tipo hands-onContinue reading Sony Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hands-on (video)Filed under: CellphonesSony Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

DARPA Innovation House project wants teams to take imaging data, see the big pic...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:23 AM PDT

DARPA Innovation House project wants teams to take imaging data, see the big picture


DARPA Innovation House project wants teams to take imaging data, see the big picture
Where are the bad guys? The military has eyes and ears everywhere these days, including drones large and tiny, satellites, radar imaging, LIDAR, infrared, thermal and even the enemy's own cellphones. The problem is how to take all that imaging and create a single picture of the environment. To that end, DARPA and George Mason University in Arlington have created the first Innovation House Project, which will put eight teams together for eight weeks in a "crucible-style" living environment to try to invent new ways of crunching the diverse sensor info. The military's research arm wants those units to think way off-piste "without fear of failure" to dream up solutions, and will have access to specialists and mentors from the military and academia. Unlike DARPA's usual challenges which have a grand prize, all teams accepted to the project will receive $30,000 in funding, but groups who go on to survive a four week cut will get an additional $20K. Proposals will be accepted up to July 31 (with no academic credentials needed), and the competition will begin in earnest on September 17. DARPA will get a license of any software created, allowing teams to hold the rights -- and hopes to continue the concept down the road, with new themes for team-based research on a tight deadline. So, if you're a data, imaging or "geospatial" whiz -- and don't mind being locked in a house and put under the brainstorming gun by DARPA -- check the PR for all the details.Continue reading DARPA Innovation House project wants teams to take imaging data, see the big pictureFiled under: Science, SoftwareDARPA Innovation House project wants teams to take imaging data, see the big picture originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | DARPA, George Mason University | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III available on US Cellular's website tomorrow, in stores by e...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:23 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III available on US Cellular's website tomorrow, in stores by end of week


Samsung Galaxy S III available on US Cellular's website tomorrow, in stores by end of week
The Samsung Galaxy S III is currently being enjoyed by customers on each of the four national networks in the United States, but what about the regionals? US Cellular, the first of the smaller folks to announce that it's carrying the flagship, confirmed to us today that the 16GB version of the device will be available online beginning tomorrow and should get stocked on retail shelves by the end of the week. The 32GB model is coming, but no exact dates have been announced yet. The price? $200 for 16GB and $250 for 32GB, both after $100 mail-in rebates. Rejoice, ye USCC users, for your turn to ravish in the glory of the GS III is finally here.Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessSamsung Galaxy S III available on US Cellular's website tomorrow, in stores by end of week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | US Cellular, Facebook (USCC) | Email this | Comments

Steve Ballmer says Microsoft won't 'leave any space uncovered to Apple'

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Steve Ballmer says Microsoft won't 'leave any space uncovered to Apple'


Steve Ballmer says Microsoft won't 'leave any space uncovered to Apple'
Steve Ballmer delivered a fair bit of news during his keynote at the company's Worldwide Partner Conference in Toronto yesterday, but it looks like he saved some of his stronger words for an interview he gave to CRN following his talk. In it, he boldly said that "we are trying to make absolutely clear we are not going to leave any space uncovered to Apple," adding, "not the consumer cloud. Not hardware software innovation. We are not leaving any of that to Apple by itself. Not going to happen. Not on our watch." Asked if that included a change in its smartphone strategy, Ballmer said that "right now we are working real hard on the Surface. That's the focus. That's our core," although he did add a "look, we'll see what happens" before talking up its current partners. He also reaffirmed that Microsoft's retail stores and website will be the primary sources for Surface tablets initially, noting that the company's focus was on putting "one foot in front of the other" and getting it out the door, although he added that there's nothing stopping partners from ordering them from Microsoft.com and selling them.Filed under: Cellphones, Laptops, Tablet PCsSteve Ballmer says Microsoft won't 'leave any space uncovered to Apple' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Techmeme | CRN | Email this | Comments

Dropbox Pro accounts get double the storage for the same price, 500GB option thr...

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:48 AM PDT

Dropbox Pro accounts get double the storage for the same price, 500GB option thrown in for kicks


Dropbox Pro accounts get double the storage for the same price, 500GB option thrown in for kicks
Are you a digital packrat, uploading anything and everything you can possibly think of to your Dropbox Pro account? Happy days are here again, friends: the storage service has upgraded its Pro accounts, doubling its 50GB and 100GB plans for the same cost (the Pro 100 is $10 per month or $100 per year, and the Pro 200 is $20 per month or $200 per year) while adding a higher-tiered 500GB option. We're still waiting to hear exactly how much the top-end storage option will cost, but Dropbox expects to publish its new pricing plans this evening.Filed under: StorageDropbox Pro accounts get double the storage for the same price, 500GB option thrown in for kicks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Next Web | Twitter, Dropbox | Email this | Comments