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U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:59 PM PDT

U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life


U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life
Filed under: Hydrogen, GM, Legislation and Policy, USA Need any more proof that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are getting another shot in the arm in the U.S.? Take a look at the fall and rise of the Senate Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus. Yes, after years of a decidedly anti-hydrogen DOE, the federal government is giving H2 some more attention, and Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Hoeven (R-ND) decided to get the band back together, re-launching the Caucus during a luncheon in Washington, D.C. recently. What's interesting is that the flyer put out by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association announcing the revived caucus has three pictures on in, none of them are of cars. Instead, there's a forklift, a bus and a building. The press release put out announcing the re-launch also only lists hydrogen-powered vehicles as one small part of the larger role that fuel cells will play in the coming years. The only automaker that actively took part in the re-launch was General Motors, which sent speaker Joe Guzzo to talk about the company's plan to bring a fuel-cell vehicle to market by 2015.Continue reading U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to lifeU.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Joy of remote-controlled Cooking: LG's Lightwave oven makes mealtime mobile-...

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:59 PM PDT

The Joy of remote-controlled Cooking: LG's Lightwave oven makes mealtime mobile-operated


The Joy of remote-controlled Cooking: LG's Lightwave oven makes mealtime mobile-operated
Advances in oven technology are more the province of Jack Donaghy's former GE overlords, but over in South Korea, LG's taking a real-world stab at making the fictional CEO proud. An update to its Lightwave line, this new, next-gen kitchen appliance employs halogen heaters to cut down on traditional cooking time, a range of menu pre-sets to accommodate your meal-making and, most worrisome of all, a wireless connection for smartphone control. With that last tidbit of information, you should be either horrified by the opportunities for absent-minded, accidental pants pocket activation or pleased and at ease with the convenience it affords (which means you likely have children and can now tend to that bottle of red undisturbed from the couch). So, what exactly can you do from the comfort of your own phone? For starters, you can set the timer while you're away, adjust the temperature and even activate the steam cleaning feature. It's not clear if all of this remote action's restricted to the company's own devices, but if you're living in the company's home territory and have a fancy for haute-tech cuisining, this one's for you.Filed under: Cellphones, HouseholdThe Joy of remote-controlled Cooking: LG's Lightwave oven makes mealtime mobile-operated originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Pocket-Lint | WhoWired (Translated) | Email this | Comments

The API Hub: Jeff Bezos-Backed Mashape Launches To The Public With 430 APIs In Tow

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:58 PM PDT

The API Hub: Jeff Bezos-Backed Mashape Launches To The Public With 430 APIs In Tow


The API Hub: Jeff Bezos-Backed Mashape Launches To The Public With 430 APIs In Tow
Believing that APIs would become an essential part of the conversation for developers, Augusto Marietti, Marco Palladino and Mike Zonca founded Mashape in November 2010 to create a unified, all-in-one marketplace where one could go to find, sell, distribute, and hack on APIs. Though it wasn't an easy road, last September Mashape raised $1.6 million from NEA, Charles River Ventures, Jeff Bezos, and Eric Schmidt's Innovation Endeavors -- to name a few. Mashape has been in private beta since, testing its model and "building out the supply-side," says Marietti. Today, the startup is finally throwing back the curtains, officially opening to the public, with new features and inventory in stock.

Two sources talk of Apple iPhone event around September 12th, part sales back it up

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Two sources talk of Apple iPhone event around September 12th, part sales back it up


Two sources talk of Apple iPhone event around September 12th, part sales back it up
Apple's plans for its next iPhone refresh may be getting very tangible, very quickly. It all started when iMore heard that Apple was preparing to hold an event unveiling the new hardware on September 12th, with a launch the following week on September 21st. Although the relative newcomer to the iPhone release date rumor game is still building its track record, that claim may have just gotten some extra meat: AllThingsD is joining in the chorus and touts its own sources pointing to an event in the same timeframe. While it's almost a month earlier in the year than Apple's iPhone 4S event was in 2011, it's supported by an Apple filing with the SEC showing a sharp uptick in supply purchasing during the spring, which it would need to start production for the fall. All of it is still rumor, of course, but past experience suggests that iOS fans may want to plan any September camping trips for the Apple Store line late in the month, not Labor Day weekend.Filed under: CellphonesTwo sources talk of Apple iPhone event around September 12th, part sales back it up originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | iMore, AllThingsD | Email this | Comments

Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:24 PM PDT

Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same


Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same
Are your elders always complaining about loud and monotonous music? Or perhaps you've started to feel similar sentiments? The Artificial Intelligence Research Institute in Barcelona says it's not just a matter of opinion. The team analyzed data on loudness, pitch and timbre from just under half a million tracks spanning 55 years, finding the average volume of recordings has increased in that time -- said to be the doing of record labels so songs stand out amongst other radio noise. But, they report that little has changed in the actual music, and whilst there are obviously differences in composition, most melodies are created from just ten popular chords. Variations in timbre, or tone quality, have also dipped since the 1960s, which the team attributes to the experimentation of shredders from that era. Creativity in music is obviously still abundant and it's important to point out only Western pop music was included in the analysis, but Gran was never really into the progressive stuff anyway.Researchers prove your grandmother right, modern music is louder and all the same originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Economist | Scientific Reports | Email this | Comments

Strategy Analytics: Android lost US market share in Q2, isn't losing sleep just yet

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:23 PM PDT

Strategy Analytics: Android lost US market share in Q2, isn't losing sleep just yet


Strategy Analytics: Android lost US market share in Q2, isn't losing sleep just yet
Android is most definitely on the upward march when it comes to the world stage. But you might be surprised at how it's faring in the US: it's down, according to Strategy Analytics' estimates. As of the second quarter, Google's market share dropped from 60.6 percent a year earlier to 56.3 percent. No one would call it a moment of crisis for Android, but it implies that Apple was drawing in more of the customers jumping ship from other platforms -- the iPhone climbed to 33.2 percent while RIM and others lost ground. The real tests of where the market is going, we imagine, will come in the second half of the year. Apple will have to survive an American summer full of Galaxy S III variants, while Samsung and the rest of the Android camp may have to cope with a bigger than usual iPhone update as 2012 heads into the sunset.Filed under: CellphonesStrategy Analytics: Android lost US market share in Q2, isn't losing sleep just yet originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | Strategy Analytics | Email this | Comments

George Clooney selling his Tesla Roadster to support Sudan charity

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:23 PM PDT

George Clooney selling his Tesla Roadster to support Sudan charity


George Clooney selling his Tesla Roadster to support Sudan charity
It may not save the planet, but buying this electric car could do some good on the other side of it.

How to make a Chick-Fil-A at home

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:46 PM PDT

How to make a Chick-Fil-A at home


How to make a Chick-Fil-A at home
No matter where you come down on gay marriage, the Atlanta-based fast food chain does make a darn good chicken sandwich.

U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:11 PM PDT

U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life


U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life
Filed under: Hydrogen, GM, Legislation and Policy, USA Need any more proof that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles are getting another shot in the arm in the U.S.? Take a look at the fall and rise of the Senate Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus. Yes, after years of a decidedly anti-hydrogen DOE, the federal government is giving H2 some more attention, and Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and John Hoeven (R-ND) decided to get the band back together, re-launching the Caucus during a luncheon in Washington, D.C. recently. What's interesting is that the flyer put out by the Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Energy Association announcing the revived caucus has three pictures on in, none of them are of cars. Instead, there's a forklift, a bus and a building. The press release put out announcing the re-launch also only lists hydrogen-powered vehicles as one small part of the larger role that fuel cells will play in the coming years. The only automaker that actively took part in the re-launch was General Motors, which sent speaker Joe Guzzo to talk about the company's plan to bring a fuel-cell vehicle to market by 2015.Continue reading U.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to lifeU.S. Senate brings Fuel Cell and Hydrogen Caucus back to life originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Lexus to get own version of Toyota Prius C?

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Lexus to get own version of Toyota Prius C?


Lexus to get own version of Toyota Prius C?
Filed under: Hybrid, Lexus, Toyota The CT 200h proved that Lexus could make up for the sins against excitement committed by the company's short-lived HS 250h. Its bold styling and greatly improved handling combined with a fuel-efficient drivetrain suggests a brighter future for the compact luxury hybrid segment. Word is, though, that Lexus is working on a sub-CT hybrid entrant. According to Malaysian automotive outlet Paultan, the diminutive luxury fuel-sipper will be based on the Toyota Prius C. The website has tentatively dubbed the model AS150, but it is here where we must advise that you take some of the report's details with grains of salt in varying sizes. If history provides us with context, any Lexus hybrid would include an "h" in the name, for example. More believable, though is the speculation that the powerplant would be a variation of the 1.5-liter Hybrid Synergy Drive module that powers the Prius C. Another alternative floated by Paultan is that an even smaller 1.2-liter turbocharged unit featuring direct injection could find its way into the subcompact's engine bay.Lexus to get own version of Toyota Prius C? originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

MacBook Pro review (13-inch, mid-2012)

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:11 PM PDT

MacBook Pro review (13-inch, mid-2012)


MacBook Pro review (13-inch, mid-2012)
When the MacBook Pro with Retina display is in the game, Apple's "regular" Pros may seem a bit like also-rans. After all, why would you choose them when you could get a brilliant 15-inch 2,880 x 1,800 IPS panel and a Core i7 Ivy Bridge processor? Well, price, for one thing. While we walked away from our Retina MBP review mighty impressed, that model starts at $2,199. The latest crop of Pros, meanwhile, keep the same pricing scheme as last year's models ($1,199 and up), but step up to Intel's third-generation Ivy Bridge processors. We took the entry-level 13-incher for a spin to get a feel for how the dual-core Core i5 CPU, 4GB of RAM and Intel HD Graphics 4000 stack up to the competition. Read on to see how it fared. Gallery: MacBook Pro review (mid-2012, 13-inch)Continue reading MacBook Pro review (13-inch, mid-2012)Filed under: LaptopsMacBook Pro review (13-inch, mid-2012) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Telkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:11 PM PDT

Telkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM


Telkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM
As far as monopolies go, word on the interwebs is BlackBerry holds a pretty major one with its own BBM in Indonesian territory. According to DailySocial, though, that all could be changing soon thanks to Telkomsel's newly introduced all-you-can-message plans. The deal's fairly simple, the Indonesian carrier's bundling applications like Opera Mini, Line, WhatsApp and KakaoTalk in an unlimited package, with pricing starting at a mere 30,000 Rp (around $3) per month. Obviously, with the inclusion of a couple of the aforementioned apps, Indonesians could -- in theory -- also make calls without using their precious minutes, which is quite a good deal for under four bucks. In the end, it looks like it'll come down to how attached folks are to all those BlackBerry Messenger pins and whistles.Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, SoftwareTelkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Next Web | DailySocial | Email this | Comments

US Census Bureau posts its first API, allows smartphone apps for the stat-obsessed

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 01:11 PM PDT

US Census Bureau posts its first API, allows smartphone apps for the stat-obsessed


US Census Bureau posts its first API, allows smartphone apps for the stat-obsessed
As much as the US Census Bureau has worked to embrace the digital space, its sea of data has been largely locked away from developers not keen on doing much of the heavy lifting. As of late last week, however, there's now a public app programming interface (API) for quickly putting all of that knowledge to work. Both mobile and web apps can hook into either the complete 2010 census or the 2006-2010 American Community Survey, bringing in basic demographics as well as more complicated subjects such as commuting habits and education. The Bureau sees the API leading to not just a more informed public, but to smarter government as well -- imagine a state government that knows the income levels by county through a custom smartphone app. Budding statistics hounds can request a key for API use right away, but if you'd rather just see what public access will mean in practice, you can check out an app gallery at the second source link below.Filed under: Cellphones, Internet, SoftwareUS Census Bureau posts its first API, allows smartphone apps for the stat-obsessed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | US Census Bureau (1), (2) | Email this | Comments

More Than 221,000 Hyundais Recalled

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 12:35 PM PDT

More Than 221,000 Hyundais Recalled


More Than 221,000 Hyundais Recalled
Faulty airbags in Sonatas and Santa Fes may fail to deploy.

Former NSA official says agency collects Americans' web data, director denies ch...

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Former NSA official says agency collects Americans' web data, director denies charges


Former NSA official says agency collects Americans' web data, director denies charges
The NSA director, General Keith Alexander, is coming under scrutiny after he told a crowd gathered at the Def Con hacker conference that the spy agency "absolutely" does not collect data from and maintain files on American citizens. A former official stopped just shy of calling Alexander a liar, accusing him of playing a "word game." William Binney left the department in late 2001, when it became apparent to him that it planned to use the terrorist attacks on September 11th as an "excuse" to launch a data collection program that was already in the planning stages. Alexander for his part maintains that any data, be it web searches, Twitter posts or emails, collected from American citizens is merely incidental, and associated with intelligence gathering on foreign entities. Of course, Binney rejects this claim and testimony from Qwest CEO James Nacchio regarding the NSA's wiretapping program would seem to contradict it. ACLU attorney Alex Abdo, who was on the panel with Alexander, cast further doubt on the director's denial. He noted that loopholes in the law allow the NSA collect vast amounts of information on Americans, without them being the "target" of the surveillance. Since the agency can hold on to any data collected, it can retroactively build dossiers on citizens, should they eventually become the focus of an investigation. For a few more details, hit up the source link.Filed under: Misc. GadgetsFormer NSA official says agency collects Americans' web data, director denies charges originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Wired | Email this | Comments

Facebook improves photo viewing with larger images, takes cues from Google+

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Facebook improves photo viewing with larger images, takes cues from Google+


Facebook improves photo viewing with larger images, takes cues from Google+
Facebook has offered photo sharing in one form another since shortly after the site's launch, but while certain features have been added over the years, such as tagging and downloads, image formatting has remained mostly unchanged. Until today. Facebook has announced that it will roll out a new tool for thumbing through galleries across the site, presenting photos in a new square format with the option to "highlight" certain shots to increase their footprint on the page. Google+ users may recognize the format, which bears some resemblance to the tool on that site. We haven't seen the feature go live on Facebook just yet, but eager social networkers can preview it today at the source link below.Filed under: InternetFacebook improves photo viewing with larger images, takes cues from Google+ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Facebook | Email this | Comments

2012 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 11:23 AM PDT

2012 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid


2012 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid
Filed under: Diesel, Hybrid, Mercedes Benz, In The AutoblogGreen GarageLeaping Past Others In The Premium Hybrid Chase It is now clear that gas-electric hybrids, while constantly being refined, are simply never going to gobble up huge slices of any major car market. They are needed, sure, but consumers are already wanting to see what's next, what's even more efficient and more technologically advanced. All the new regular hybrids coming out these days don't really create much excitement since their technology is essentially identical to all of the other parallel hybrids already on sale. So, what is going to keep the hybrid passenger car fires burning brightly and market percentage numbers climbing? Diesel hybrids. Maybe not in the United States for some length of time, but they are starting to arrive in Europe. PSA Peugeot-Citroën has, at last, started selling Peugeot models with the company's HYbrid4 diesel hybrid system and I've personally enjoyed driving them. Besides the enjoyment factor, the efficiency gains are real. Now I've have a chance to drive this new Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, and my excitement is palpable because a big mainstream statement like this from a normally conservative Mercedes-Benz is something this movement has needed. Besides the smart thinking behind committing to this effort in general, Mercedes is launching its very cleanly engineered Modular Hybrid System that can now be plunked into nearly any of its models, much like Toyota-Lexus has been doing for years with its Hybrid Synergy Drive system.Continue reading 2012 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid2012 Mercedes E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media


Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media
Owners and stakeholders of Big Media have thick skins. So the persistent trending of #NBCFail, and the riotous reading that the tweet stream provides, is probably bouncing right off their leathery hides. For one thing, the complaints were surely foreseen. They are largely the same criticisms NBC withstood in previous Olympics -- over-curating, ill-placed commercials, tape delays, scandalously inane commentary, and a generally inferior Olympics presentation compared to other countries. The unspoken shrugging answer, of course, is financial. The lessons learned from that answer say things about how slowly institutional power inches into the future, the impatience of the digital class, brand ecosystem as a preeminent business battleground, and the ideology breakdown of the International Olympic Committee.Continue reading Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old mediaEditorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes UK debut on August 1st, exclusively at...

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes UK debut on August 1st, exclusively at Phones4U


Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes UK debut on August 1st, exclusively at Phones4U
We're well aware that a relatively large portion of the UK (and the world) is highly focused on this Olympic event at this very moment, though something tells us a few of you might take some time from the 2012 Games to properly welcome Samsung's Omnia M. The Mango-flavored device will be making its official debut across the pond in a couple of days, coming as an exclusive to the renowned Phones4U -- at least for the time being. As far as pricing goes, Sammy's 4-inch Windows Phone handset is set to be up for grabs for as much as £290 SIM-free or, if you're looking to go the monthly route, it'll be a freebie with a modest £20.50 plan. Best of all, Phones4U's taking orders right now, so anyone interested can pop one in at the source link below.Continue reading Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes UK debut on August 1st, exclusively at Phones4UFiled under: CellphonesSamsung Omnia M with Windows Phone makes UK debut on August 1st, exclusively at Phones4U originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Phones4U | Email this | Comments

Microsoft seals Perceptive Pixel deal, welcomes PPI team to the Office Division

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Microsoft seals Perceptive Pixel deal, welcomes PPI team to the Office Division


Microsoft seals Perceptive Pixel deal, welcomes PPI team to the Office Division
In case you haven't noticed, Microsoft's been in a blissful shopping mood lately -- and while we already knew the company had snatched up the creator of that enormous 82-inch touchscreen, today's the day a more formal introduction is taking place. Via its Official Microsoft Blog, the Redmond-based outfit is suitably welcoming the Perceptive Pixel team aboard the Office Division, also announcing that PPI's Founder, Jeff Han, will be joining as a "general manager" and reporting to Kurt DelBene. Naturally, we're still wondering what exactly the acquisition will bring to the table, but if Perceptive Pixel's previous doings are any indication of what's to come, we can expect some more delightful novelties to come out of Microsoft's HQ in the hopefully-not-so-distant future.Filed under: Displays, Misc. Gadgets, SoftwareMicrosoft seals Perceptive Pixel deal, welcomes PPI team to the Office Division originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear | Microsoft | Email this | Comments

Ethanol company CEO says the biofuel is a "most hated" industry

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Ethanol company CEO says the biofuel is a "most hated" industry


Ethanol company CEO says the biofuel is a "most hated" industry
Filed under: Ethanol Oh, how the mighty have fallen. The ethanol industry in the U.S. has gotten billions in farm subsidies and has been praised by politicians of both major parties, but the recent bad press has not only led to the end of 30 years of corn subsidies to make the biofuel, but also for the entire industry to now be "one of the most hated industries in the world." That's how Todd Becker, president and CEO of Green Plains Renewable Energy, phrased it to CNBC recently. It can be easy to see why, since the ethanol has been very publicly blamed for affecting gas prices and hurting some engines. Green Plains Renewable Energy is feeling the criticism directly. Dealing with high corn prices, the company's stock recently hit a 52-week low, CNBC reports. Even against this backdrop, Becker said he thinks ethanol will remain important in the U.S., since the biofuel's high octane rating can help bump up the the "84 octane subgrade gasoline" that refiners are currently making from petroleum, before blending it with 113-octane ethanol. "If you want to replace this octane, you're going to have to buy something much more expensive than ethanol today, and it's not in big supply," he said.Ethanol company CEO says the biofuel is a "most hated" industry originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Most Popular Vehicles on MSN Autos

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:49 AM PDT

Most Popular Vehicles on MSN Autos


Most Popular Vehicles on MSN Autos
You searched them, we tracked them. Your favorite vehicles listed on MSN.

T-Mobile To Launch $249 Ice Cream Sandwich-Powered Galaxy Note On August 8

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:49 AM PDT

T-Mobile To Launch $249 Ice Cream Sandwich-Powered Galaxy Note On August 8


T-Mobile To Launch $249 Ice Cream Sandwich-Powered Galaxy Note On August 8
T-Mobile's Galaxy Note has been one of the worst-kept handset secrets in recent memory but the one thing the carrier managed to keep close to its proverbial chest is when its customers could actually go and get their hands on one. According to CNET, T-Mobile will begin selling its version of Samsung's 5.3-inch phablet on August 8, for a cool $249 with a two-year contract. Of course, whether or not you should buy one is another story entirely. Sure, there's nothing wrong with the T-Mobile version per se -- it's nearly identical to the AT&T model, save for its lack of an LTE radio and the fact that it ships loaded with Ice Cream Sandwich. What really makes things dicey is the launch window that T-Mobile and Samsung have come up with.

Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 10:49 AM PDT

Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox


Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox
Google's been adding a lot of features lately to get us to Hangout, from providing digital moustaches to scheduling virtual soirees. Now, the company's aiming to get folks video conferencing from their inbox. That's right, you can now start a Hangout with up to nine friends or colleagues straight from Gmail with a click of a button. Users can expect better quality as compared to Gmail's old peer-to-peer video chats, and it provides access to people with an Android or iOS device and those on Google+ in a web browser. The new feature has already started making its way to users, and the rollout will continue over the next few weeks. Still not ready to mix your Hangouts with email just yet? Perhaps the pair of videos after the break will persuade you.Continue reading Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inboxHangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Official Gmail Blog | Email this | Comments

Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1pm ET!

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1pm ET!


Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1pm ET!
It's the Great Western Podcast today: Boise's local tech wizard Zach Lutz joins Myriam in Seattle and Brad in Salt Lake. No matter where we're at, the trio of mobile editors are tied together by the common string of wireless understanding. Join us shortly as we hunker down and chat about the latest happenings in the world of phones and other smallish gadgets. July 30, 2012 1:00 PM EDTContinue reading Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1pm ET!Filed under: AnnouncementsListen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 1pm ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile review

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile review


Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile review
More Info Samsung Galaxy Note review AT&T Galaxy Note review T-Mobile officially confirms Samsung Galaxy Note, more details in coming weeks The Samsung Galaxy Note is among a rare breed of smartphones that need no introduction. It's polarizing, memorable and single-handedly responsible for the popularization of the term "phablet." It's also the indisputable king of that category, having recently defended its throne against LG's Optimus Vu. Aside from the Note's sprawling display, much of its appeal lies in the tight software integration with the S Pen stylus, which endows the phone with notepad-like functionality. The first (and second) time we reviewed the Galaxy Note, it featured Android 2.3. Since then, it's received an update to Android 4.0, along with a new set of productivity apps dubbed the Premium Suite. Now as the phone arrives at T-Mobile (for $250 with a contract and after a $50 rebate), we're taking the opportunity to review not just the new variant, but in this case, the latest OS as well. You already know much of the Galaxy Note's story, but now the question remains: just how much of the text has been re-written? Let's find out.Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile reviewContinue reading Samsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile reviewFiled under: CellphonesSamsung Galaxy Note for T-Mobile review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Skobbler brings maps to Nook Tablet, Color with ForeverMap 2

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 09:32 AM PDT

Skobbler brings maps to Nook Tablet, Color with ForeverMap 2


Skobbler brings maps to Nook Tablet, Color with ForeverMap 2
We've seen attempts to bring mapping functionality to Barnes & Noble's Nook Color in the past, but Skobbler's going full out with the arrival of ForeverMap 2 for that device and its more clearly defined tablet successor. The app utilizes WiFi positioning, offers route guidance and features both global and local maps. The standard version is free and a pro version can be picked up for $5, offering up added functionality like unlimited offline map downloads. Skobbler also used today's launch to announce that it's working on broader implementation by making it available to Nook app developers.Continue reading Skobbler brings maps to Nook Tablet, Color with ForeverMap 2Filed under: GPS, Tablet PCs, SoftwareSkobbler brings maps to Nook Tablet, Color with ForeverMap 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Two 1933 One-Offs Take Concours

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:58 AM PDT

Two 1933 One-Offs Take Concours


Two 1933 One-Offs Take Concours
A Delage and a Chrysler win the Concours d'Elegance of America.

A Visit With Jag’s C-X75 Supercar

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:24 AM PDT

A Visit With Jag's C-X75 Supercar


A Visit With Jag's C-X75 Supercar
A tantalizing glimpse of the hybrid C-X75's technology and construction.

ASUS Tablet 810 with Windows 8 transforms its way past the FCC

Posted: 30 Jul 2012 08:23 AM PDT

ASUS Tablet 810 with Windows 8 transforms its way past the FCC


ASUS Tablet 810 with Windows 8 transforms its way past the FCC
ASUS must want its Windows 8 tablet family to move together as one. The Tablet 810 has swung past the FCC just two days after a visit by its younger brother, the Tablet 600. While not what we'd call a stunning revelation, the filing for the 810 (as the TF810C) shows a WiFi-only device with the expected NFC for quick peripheral syncing. The 11.6-inch transforming slate is still devoid of a few key details in spite of having its wireless life laid bare -- namely, if and when it reaches the US. Clearing the approval hurdle, however, leaves few obstacles to ASUS being one of the first out of the gate with an Intel-based Windows 8 tablet after October 26th rolls around.Filed under: Tablet PCsASUS Tablet 810 with Windows 8 transforms its way past the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 11:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments