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Path’s Consistency Of Tone

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 02:19 PM PDT

Path's Consistency Of Tone


Path's Consistency Of Tone
Admittedly, I have a negative bias towards overhyped startups. If a company gets a lot of attention before they do anything significant, I'm less likely to try their product and when I do, less likely to have a positive feeling about it. I realize this is a weakness I need to overcome, but it's the way my mind works. There are few better examples over the past few years of overhyped startups than Path. Two years ago the company, after much uber-super-duper-stealth-mode speculation, launched a sub-par photo-sharing product that offered little utility over the other products in the space. Then, Path turned down a rumored $100m acquisition, again, before they'd released anything worth buying (except the team).

Beacon Audio Phoenix review: our new favorite portable speaker

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Beacon Audio Phoenix review: our new favorite portable speaker


Beacon Audio Phoenix review: our new favorite portable speaker
We'll admit it: we're jaded. There is so much bad, middling and just okay stuff floating around in the portable speaker universe that we're tired of even thinking about it. We've had our distinct favorite -- the Tivoli iPal -- for almost 10 years now, and it takes a lot to knock it off its unglamorous, but distinctive, pedestal. And we predict that it will continue to stay there. But newcomer Beacon has a hot little number in a soft-touch red dress that we're willing to put right next to it on a slightly more diminutive pedestal. The $99, baseball-sized, Bluetooth-packing Phoenix has gotten under our collective skins, and we'd like to tell you why.Gallery: Beacon Audio Phoenix reviewContinue reading Beacon Audio Phoenix review: our new favorite portable speakerFiled under: Misc. Gadgets, Household, WirelessBeacon Audio Phoenix review: our new favorite portable speaker originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Beacon Audio | Email this | Comments

Engadget Podcast 301 - 07.14.2012

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:58 AM PDT

Engadget Podcast 301 - 07.14.2012


Engadget Podcast 301 - 07.14.2012
Live! from the Hamptons, it was Friday night! at the official Engadget Retreat Basement Garage Studio, where the surroundings are cozy, the recording is iffy, and the rabbit is always just around the corner. The Engadget Podcasters prove once again that there really is no such thing as vacation in their world as long as there are Tesseracts to chat about. Hosts: Tim Stevens, Brian HeaterGuest: Richard LawlerProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Orbital - Never 02:05 - Thorsten Heins, Mike Lazaridis elected to RIM board during shareholders meeting 07:47 - Heins: RIM focusing on a 'smaller number of devices' 16:00 - Nintendo 3DS XL review: bigger is better, but it's still not quite enough 23:01 - Ouya's $99 Android-based gaming console meets Kickstarter goal: $950k in under 12 hours (update: it's a record) 08:00 - Ouya's Android-based, hackable game console now official: we chat with designer Yves Behar (update: funded) 33:00 - Viacom channels disappear from DirecTV after the two companies can't reach a deal 37:00 - LG Optimus Vu review: a 5-inch, pen-enabled phone to take on the Galaxy Note 40:12 - Nexus 7 pre-orders ship to some customers -- has yours? 49:15 - Marvel Cinematic Universe 10-disc Blu-ray box unveiled, Tesseract and all 52:00 - Columbia House still exists, launches first Blu-ray specific clubHear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [RSS MP3] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS AAC] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace. Download the podcastLISTEN (MP3)LISTEN (AAC) Contact the podcast Send your questions to @tim_stevens. Leave us a voicemail: (423) 438-3005 (GADGET-3005) E-mail us: podcast at engadget dot com Filed under: PodcastsEngadget Podcast 301 - 07.14.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 14:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

RIM Ordered To Pay Out $147 Million Over Mformation Patent Scuffle

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 11:24 AM PDT

RIM Ordered To Pay Out $147 Million Over Mformation Patent Scuffle


RIM Ordered To Pay Out $147 Million Over Mformation Patent Scuffle
And RIM's rough ride continues. Within the past few weeks, the Canadian company has had to announce all sorts of bad news, and now RIM has been dealt an expensive defeat in court to add that list. Bloomberg reported late yesterday that RIM must now shell out nearly $150 million in order to settle a patent suit with a New Jersey-based mobile device management company called Mformation.

MapQuest picks TomTom Maps to power iPhone and Android turn-by-turn navigation apps

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 10:51 AM PDT

MapQuest picks TomTom Maps to power iPhone and Android turn-by-turn navigation apps


MapQuest picks TomTom Maps to power iPhone and Android turn-by-turn navigation apps
Still trying to figure out which way to turn when it comes to on-phone navigation? How's about a free option to ponder? MapQuest's gratis iPhone and Android programs are set to get a heck of a lot better, and soon. The company just announced that TomTom would become its maps provider, enabling it to provide coverage for more than 7.5 million miles of roads across North America. Interestingly, it seems that TomTom is finding new life after the death of the PND (personal navigation device) in software; just last month, Apple knighted TomTom to power its own internal Maps app, which is set to debut with iOS 6.Filed under: GPSMapQuest picks TomTom Maps to power iPhone and Android turn-by-turn navigation apps originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 13:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | MapQuest, App Store, Google Play | Email this | Comments

Samsung Series 7 Gamer review: the company's first gaming laptop makes its way t...

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 09:09 AM PDT

Samsung Series 7 Gamer review: the company's first gaming laptop makes its way to the US


Samsung Series 7 Gamer review: the company's first gaming laptop makes its way to the US
Sure, thin, light and power-efficient may be the latest trend in notebook design, but one category of portable computing isn't afraid of going against the grain: the oversized gaming laptop. These big machines often flirt with double-digit weights, with screens in excess of 17 inches and the most powerful chipsets under the hood. Samsung's Series 7 Gamer is no exception, of course, weighing in at 8.39 pounds and packing plenty of power. The machine's recent US debut isn't its first foray into the market, however -- this machine first appeared in Europe late last year, albeit with an older processor and GPU. Now, Sammy has brought the rig stateside, adorning it with new parts for the New World, namely a 2.3GHz Core i7-3610QM CPU and NVIDIA's GTX 675M graphics processor. How does Samsung's first oversized gaming machine measure up? Let's find out.Continue reading Samsung Series 7 Gamer review: the company's first gaming laptop makes its way to the USFiled under: Gaming, LaptopsSamsung Series 7 Gamer review: the company's first gaming laptop makes its way to the US originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Google brings five California-based US National Parks into Street View

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 06:40 AM PDT

Google brings five California-based US National Parks into Street View


Google brings five California-based US National Parks into Street View
Taking a virtual tour of the Amazon or Antarctica? Totally doable with Street View. But some of America's finest National Parks? Yeah, those have been a long time coming. Today, Google announced the inclusion of five California-based US National Parks in Street View, and for those who haven't had the opportunity (of a lifetime) to visit, they're absolutely worth a look. Starting at the top, Redwoods National Park provides a street level look at some of the world's most mysterious trees, while those looking for even more Treebeard-type characters can point their browser to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Naturally, Yosemite and Joshua Tree (shown above) are included as well, and the 360-degree views Google's cadre of motorcars managed to capture really do a fairly astounding job at capturing the splendor. The toughest part? Knowing which one to traverse first.Filed under: GPSGoogle brings five California-based US National Parks into Street View originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 09:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Google Lat Long Blog | Email this | Comments

Mississippi automaker unveils $15k MyCar electric car, gets visit from Bill Clinton

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 06:04 AM PDT

Mississippi automaker unveils $15k MyCar electric car, gets visit from Bill Clinton


Mississippi automaker unveils $15k MyCar electric car, gets visit from Bill Clinton
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, North America, USA A Mississippi-based automaker unveiled a two-seat city electric vehicle and got visits from former President Bill Clinton (D) and state Gov. Haley Barbour (R) to mark the occasion. GreenTech Automotive's plug-in highlight was the low-speed MyCar, an EV that the company says will have a single-charge range of 115 miles and a price of about $15,500. The Horn Lake, MS company said producing the car will create 426 new jobs. GreenTech, which acquired Hong Kong-based EuAuto two years ago, is building a 300,000-square-foot factory, in addition to operating a 376,000-square-foot plant in Mississippi. Somewhat secretly, GreenTech started building the car last November. The company estimates that it'll make about 110 units during is first year of production. MyCar has a top speed of 45 miles per hour, though that will be limited to 25 miles per hour because of U.S. regulations. The first batch of vehicles will be used by Dominoes to deliver pizzas and some will be sold to a Danish company, the Associated Press reports. GreenTech has long considered Mississippi home, at least since 2009, when the company rose out of the legal dispute over Hybrid Kinetic Automotive Corp. GreenTech Automotive is chaired by former Democratic National Committee chief Terry McAuliffe, which is useful in getting high-profile politicians to appear at an opening. McAuliffe told the New York Times that, "No one else's offer was even close to Governor Barbour's. We can disagree on political issues, but this is two people from different parties coming together. He's been very aggressive in bringing in the carmakers, so now he's saying, 'Let's try an electric.' It's a win-win for everybody."Continue reading Mississippi automaker unveils $15k MyCar electric car, gets visit from Bill ClintonMississippi automaker unveils $15k MyCar electric car, gets visit from Bill Clinton originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 08:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver hit the FCC, get torn down for good...

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 04:56 AM PDT

Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver hit the FCC, get torn down for good measure


Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver hit the FCC, get torn down for good measure
Hasty, no? Merely hours after being announced to the world, Garmin's GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver have touched down in the FCC's database. Per usual, that's a fairly solid indicator that the devices will be available for sale on US shores within a few weeks, and if you're curious, there's even a draft user guide tucked in the source link below. Truth be told, there's not a ton here that wasn't already made public -- it's obviously "Made for iPod / iPhone / iPad," and Garmin asserts that the included battery will take three hours to charge but 12 hours to deplete. The manual also asserts that Android users "may need to use an application to allow the sensor to properly communication over Bluetooth," and just in case you're thinking of getting wet and wild, the outer casing is said to be "rugged, but not water-resistant." For shame -- we were totally looking forward to geotagging our next romp down the Gauley. Gallery: Garmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver at the FCCFiled under: GPSGarmin GLO Portable GPS and GLONASS receiver hit the FCC, get torn down for good measure originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 07:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments

2012 culinary trends

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 02:39 AM PDT

2012 culinary trends


2012 culinary trends
While food production and preparation have been aided by advancing technology, iPads, Androids and ever-evolving social media are now connecting food and foodies in all sorts of interesting ways.

Microsoft updates SkyDrive for Windows app: new status window, freshened logo

Posted: 14 Jul 2012 01:58 AM PDT

Microsoft updates SkyDrive for Windows app: new status window, freshened logo


Microsoft updates SkyDrive for Windows app: new status window, freshened logo
We dug into Microsoft's recently updated SkyDrive efforts in a review earlier this year, and it looks as if the company's still intent on improving things based on user feedback. The newest update to SkyDrive for Windows (version 16.4.6003.0710, for the number crunchers) includes quite a few under-the-hood improvements that are said to bolster "performance, reliability, and compatibility." But beyond that, you'll also see a much-requested status window; put simply, this guy gives users a glanceable view at whether or not their SkyDrive is in sync, and displays the time at which it was last updated. In the event that a sync is still ongoing, you'll also see the number of megabytes and files you have remaining to sync. Finally, Microsoft has refreshed the SkyDrive logo -- not surprisingly, there's a pinch of that Metro styling throughout.Filed under: SoftwareMicrosoft updates SkyDrive for Windows app: new status window, freshened logo originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 04:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink WMPoweruser | The Windows Blog | Email this | Comments

BAE Systems speaks about unmanned ASTRAEA: no reason it can't stay in air 'for w...

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 10:34 PM PDT

BAE Systems speaks about unmanned ASTRAEA: no reason it can't stay in air 'for weeks'


BAE Systems speaks about unmanned ASTRAEA: no reason it can't stay in air 'for weeks'
BAE Systems' ASTRAEA isn't a new concept -- the company's been playing up its unmanned potential for quite some time now -- but it's all seeming entirely less pie-in-the-sky now that the Farnborough Airshow has kicked off. Typically, UAVs are thought to be smaller, drone-type apparatuses; these things are typically used in military exercises where remote gunfire or reconnaissance is required. Clearly, it's about time someone asked the obvious: "Why?" Lambert Dopping-Hepenstal, Engineering Director Systems and Strategy, Military Air and Information at BAE and ASTRAEA Program Director recently spoke at the aforesaid event, noting that this particular aircraft could "open up a new market." He continued: "Current search and rescue aircraft are limited by human endurance, however with a UAV there's no reason why they can't stay up for weeks." Sadly, he also affirmed that there aren't any plans to ship actual humans up in the air without a pilot onboard, but if you're rich and mettlesome enough to pull it off yourself... well, be sure to send us the video. Also, Godspeed.Filed under: TransportationBAE Systems speaks about unmanned ASTRAEA: no reason it can't stay in air 'for weeks' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 Jul 2012 01:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink T3 | BAE Systems | Email this | Comments

Top 5 classic car cities

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:59 PM PDT

Top 5 classic car cities


Top 5 classic car cities
Where the cars are.

Savi People app brings 'smarter' contacts to iPhone, integrates with your favori...

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:26 PM PDT

Savi People app brings 'smarter' contacts to iPhone, integrates with your favorite social networks


Savi People app brings 'smarter' contacts to iPhone, integrates with your favorite social networks
If you haven't been completely content with the stock Contacts app on your renowned Cupertino handset, and were wishing there was a little more to squeeze out of it -- there might just be something in the App Store waiting to meet your needs. Enter Savi People. The 99-cent application essentially brings all your address book connections into one hub, but what separates it from the Contacts you've come to know is its integration with most of your preferred social networks -- you know, the likes of Twitter, Facebook and, with the latest update, Instagram. Assuming you give Savi People the credentials to get into your accounts, you'll be tweeting, sending direct messages and posting on people's walls in no time directly from the app. You can grab Savi People for a little less than a dollar right now, though that could change at any time as it is a "special" price.Continue reading Savi People app brings 'smarter' contacts to iPhone, integrates with your favorite social networksFiled under: Cellphones, SoftwareSavi People app brings 'smarter' contacts to iPhone, integrates with your favorite social networks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | iTunes (App Store) | Email this | Comments

XBMC for Android app revealed; source code available now, beta APKs soon (video)

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 09:26 PM PDT

XBMC for Android app revealed; source code available now, beta APKs soon (video)


XBMC for Android app revealed; source code available now, beta APKs soon (video)
Surprise surprise, after popping up on the iPad last year, XBMC developers revealed tonight that they've created a version of the media center that runs as an Android app. Currently the team has it stable on the Pivos XIOS DS set-top box, and posted a video (embedded after the break) showing it running on a phone and a tablet. Of course, the different varieties of Android hardware audio and video decoding is mostly a software only affair, but universal hardware decoding is in the plan. The truly dedicated can dig up the source code right now, but APKs for beta testers are promised "in the coming weeks." According to the blog post, it currently includes a community member created touch oriented skin and hopes to have more available before any version of this hits Google Play officially. [Thanks, Bharath]Continue reading XBMC for Android app revealed; source code available now, beta APKs soon (video)Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Tablet PCsXBMC for Android app revealed; source code available now, beta APKs soon (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | XBMC | Email this | Comments

LogMeIn's Cubby offering up 1GB for referrals, tells Dropbox where it can store it

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 08:13 PM PDT

LogMeIn's Cubby offering up 1GB for referrals, tells Dropbox where it can store it


LogMeIn's Cubby offering up 1GB for referrals, tells Dropbox where it can store it
Seems like everyone's aching to store your files, these days -- Dropbox, Sugar Sync, that new startup, Google. Logmein's gotten into the game as well, launching its Cubby service in beta earlier this year, letting folks share files on their Windows machines, Macs and iOS and Android devices. The company's looking to entice interested parties by offering up 1GB of storage for users who refer a friend to the service. Also new is unlimited sharing of "Cubbies" and a refreshed iOS app.Continue reading LogMeIn's Cubby offering up 1GB for referrals, tells Dropbox where it can store itFiled under: StorageLogMeIn's Cubby offering up 1GB for referrals, tells Dropbox where it can store it originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 23:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Cubby | Email this | Comments

RED5 remote control plane can fly like an eagle, spy like one too

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:40 PM PDT

RED5 remote control plane can fly like an eagle, spy like one too


RED5 remote control plane can fly like an eagle, spy like one too
RED5's Spy Hawk might look like the stuff of a hobbyist's dreams, but it's not such an innocent craft. The remote control glider does precisely what its moniker implies, melding one part recreation with that other time-honored tradition: espionage. That's right, aspiring CIA-types can get a headstart gathering intel by relaying video captured with the nose-embedded, 5-megapixel camera to the transmitter's built-in 3.5-inch LCD screen. And lest that precious recon get lost, an included 4GB SD card will let you safely save it all for a rainy blackmail kinda day. There's also an autopilot stabilization feature to keep it upright in windy conditions, but temper your excitement, as the drone's 7.4v Li-ion battery is only rated for 15 minutes of uninterrupted privacy invading flight time. If you're spidey senses are a-tinglin' just knowing this sneaky toy plane exists, prepare to make peace with $305 (£249) and pre-order at the source below.Filed under: Digital Cameras, Misc. GadgetsRED5 remote control plane can fly like an eagle, spy like one too originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear | RED5 | Email this | Comments

RIM slapped with $147.2 million in damages from Mformation patent lawsuit

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 07:40 PM PDT

RIM slapped with $147.2 million in damages from Mformation patent lawsuit


RIM slapped with $147.2 million in damages from Mformation patent lawsuit
RIM just keeps taking hard knocks in the patent arena. Just days after Nokia had its turn piling on extra infringement claims, device management developer Mformation Technologies has won a hefty $147.2 million verdict against RIM for allegedly violating a remote management patent. The damages amount to $8 for every BlackBerry linked up to a BlackBerry Enterprise Server up to a certain point -- no small impact for a company whose lifeblood is business. About the only reprieve is an escape from future penalties, which would most certainly have soured the recovery efforts for a company already on the ropes. The crew from Waterloo hasn't yet responded to the verdict, but it's hard to picture the company leaving those kinds of damages to sit without an appeal.Filed under: CellphonesRIM slapped with $147.2 million in damages from Mformation patent lawsuit originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Reuters | Verdict (PDF) | Email this | Comments

Nissan Leaf gets badged for police duty in Portugal

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:33 PM PDT

Nissan Leaf gets badged for police duty in Portugal


Nissan Leaf gets badged for police duty in Portugal
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Europe/EU Let's see, we've had plug-in vehicles do cop car duty at Scotland Yard (Vauxhall Ampera) and New York City (Chevrolet Volt) and we've all seen the little EV parking meter vehicles, so today's announcement that the Nissan Leaf is going to be used as a police vehicle in Portugal isn't exactly a surprise. What is interesting is that the eight EVs that will soon be used on patrol are being touted as a way for the fuzz to "arrive at the scene of a crime in near silence." Portugal's PSP (Polícia de Segurança Pública) will use the all-electric hatchbacks mostly for the Safe School Program, Nissan said in a statement, but they are decked out and ready "to perform other police duties at any time" should they be asked to do so. We're guessing long-haul chases will not be part of the mission, but other than that, we don't see any reason the eight Leaf will be treated much differently than the other 5,000 in the PSP fleet, especially since Portugal has been building a network of EV chargers, Level 2 and quick chargers among them.Continue reading Nissan Leaf gets badged for police duty in PortugalNissan Leaf gets badged for police duty in Portugal originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Greenpeace: Apple's energy policy has improved, still needs to remove the coal s...

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:01 PM PDT

Greenpeace: Apple's energy policy has improved, still needs to remove the coal smoke from iCloud


Greenpeace: Apple's energy policy has improved, still needs to remove the coal smoke from iCloud
Wondering where Apple stands environmentally after the recent withdrawal (and subsequent return) of its laptops and desktops from the EPEAT rating system? Greenpeace has issued a well-timed report, outlining the company's broader back-end energy policies. According to the organization, "Apple's clean energy policies have significantly improved, but the company still gets low scores for its energy choices when compared with sector leaders." Greenpeace applauds Cupertino's commitment to goal coal-free by next year, but wonders aloud how the company will get there, noting that while it has invested in solar and other renewable energy sources, it still buys power from outlets that rely on coal. The organization also took the time to admonish Apple's lack of transparency on its environmental plans.Filed under: Misc. GadgetsGreenpeace: Apple's energy policy has improved, still needs to remove the coal smoke from iCloud originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge, Apple Insider | Greenpeace | Email this | Comments

mPowa Replaces Hand Photo Allegedly Swiped From Square With Photo Of A Totally D...

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:01 PM PDT

mPowa Replaces Hand Photo Allegedly Swiped From Square With Photo Of A Totally Different Hand


mPowa Replaces Hand Photo Allegedly Swiped From Square With Photo Of A Totally Different Hand
It looks like a titanic legal struggle has been avoided. Mobile payments startup mPowa has responded to a cease-and-desist letter from Square by taking down a photo on its home page that Square said was swiped from its site. You can read more the dispute in yesterday's post, but basically, Square's lawyers said it was "clear and obvious" that mPowa had copied Square's image. mPowa CEO Don Wagner, on the other hand, told us that Square was just trying to "divert" the company's focus. At the time, he wouldn't say how mPowa would respond, but we heard that the company was probably just going to take the photo down.

ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T showing 'in stock' at Office Depot, days before sc...

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:01 PM PDT

ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T showing 'in stock' at Office Depot, days before scheduled US release


ASUS Transformer Prime TF700T showing 'in stock' at Office Depot, days before scheduled US release
July 16th? Why wait? A full three days prior to the previously scheduled US release date, ASUS' Transformer Prime TF700T is showing as "in stock" right now from Office Depot. For those who've managed to forget about it's amenities since its original unveiling some six months ago, this one's packing a 10.1-inch (1,920 x 1,200) display, Android 4.0, Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11b/g/n, 32GB of internal storage and NVIDIA's Tegra 3 keeping the gears turning. As expected, $499.99 is the asking price, with an estimated delivery of "Just as soon as shipping partners get back to work next week." Oh, and scalpers -- it's limit two per customer. Just a heads-up. [Thanks, Tony]Filed under: Tablet PCsASUS Transformer Prime TF700T showing 'in stock' at Office Depot, days before scheduled US release originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Office Depot | Email this | Comments

Zero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with 'lack of weatherproofing'

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:00 PM PDT

Zero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with 'lack of weatherproofing'


Zero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with 'lack of weatherproofing'
If you took Zero Motorcycles up on its offer for 25,000 free miles with the purchase of a bike, you might be turning in those wheels for a fix-up soon. According to Asphalt and Rubber, the electric motorcycle maker is recalling 254 of its 2012 units due to "insufficient weatherproofing." The affected models are at risk for an electrical short inside the battery management system, which could cause the bikes to cut power during in wet weather. Zero says it will notify owners with faulty motorcycles and repair the bikes free of charge. This isn't the company's first recall -- in 2009, it pulled models that were prone to crashing more than usual, and just a few days ago Zero recalled 2011 and 2012 bikes with a faulty brake light switch.Filed under: TransportationZero Motorcycles recalls 2012 models with 'lack of weatherproofing' originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | NHTSA | Email this | Comments

Did Sony's latest PlayStation 3 redesign just get outed by Brazil's Anatel?

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 06:00 PM PDT

Did Sony's latest PlayStation 3 redesign just get outed by Brazil's Anatel?


Did Sony's latest PlayStation 3 redesign just get outed by Brazil's Anatel?
Remember that mysterious new PS3 variant that passed through the FCC not too long ago? Although that listing didn't have photos to confirm a redesign, a new one has hit Anatel (essentially Brazil's version of the FCC) with a quartet of pictures in tow. Specifically, it cites models CECH-4011A, CECH-4011B and CECH-4011C, matching up well with the 4K labeling from the aforementioned FCC visit -- if you'll recall, the current PS3 Slim has a 3K model number. According to Technoblog, the the three models point to a shockingly storage-cramped 16GB version, along with 250GB and 500GB variants. While this Anatel document appears to be from Sony, we'd be remiss not to mention that we haven't been able to load the photos as Technoblog has. In terms of looks, apart from appearing extra slim -- and decidedly less attractive -- the system notably seems to be rocking a top-loading disc drive (this would be a first for the PS3). For now, we'd advise taking this potential leak with a grain of salt, but rest assured that we'll inform you if we hear anything official from Sony.Filed under: DisplaysDid Sony's latest PlayStation 3 redesign just get outed by Brazil's Anatel? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 19:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Joystiq, Technoblog | Anatel | Email this | Comments

V12 Vantage 'Vert Starts at $233,340

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 05:25 PM PDT

V12 Vantage 'Vert Starts at $233,340


V12 Vantage 'Vert Starts at $233,340
Aston Martin's new convertible will boast 509 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque.

FCC Fridays: July 13, 2012

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:13 PM PDT

FCC Fridays: July 13, 2012


FCC Fridays: July 13, 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: July 13, 2012Filed under: Cellphones, Tablet PCsFCC Fridays: July 13, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Giada's i53 mini-PC is book-sized, without all the paper cuts

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 04:13 PM PDT

Giada's i53 mini-PC is book-sized, without all the paper cuts


Giada's i53 mini-PC is book-sized, without all the paper cuts
We'd have gone with "smaller than a breadbox," but book-sized seems to work just as well, when describing Giada's new mini-PC. The i53 packs an Ivy Bridge Core i5 processor standard (i3 and and i7 versions are also available), 4GB of RAM and a 500GB hard drive into its sub-one kilogram, bookshelf-ready form factor. The system supports USB 3.0 and HD video and comes with a colorful remote control, so you can boot it up from a distance. The i53 should sell for around $520. More info can be found in the press materials after the break.Continue reading Giada's i53 mini-PC is book-sized, without all the paper cutsGiada's i53 mini-PC is book-sized, without all the paper cuts originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments