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Samsung Galaxy Stellar rumored to hit Verizon for $100, hopes to lure you in wit...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 03:00 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Stellar rumored to hit Verizon for $100, hopes to lure you in with Amazon apps


Samsung Galaxy Stellar rumored to hit Verizon for $100, hopes to lure you in with Amazon apps
Regardless of the situation, it's relatively safe to say Samsung will never, ever run out of Galaxy monikers. Now it's the Korean outfit's Galaxy Stellar making the internet rounds yet again, though there's a little more information attached this time around. Per Droid Life, Sammy's purported Verizon-bound Galaxy Stellar will be joining the carrier's LTE-equipped smartphone lineup with a $100 price tag (of course, that's assuming you sign a two-year deal) and is, as you can see above, said to be carrying an "easy-to-use" Starter mode to help folks get started, plus a compact design that "fits comfortably in hands." Most notably, however, are the tidbits flaunting Amazon apps rather than, say, the Android maker's Play offerings -- an interesting plug, to say the least. At this point nothing's quite set in stone, so we'll have to wait for more details to spill before making any assumptions.Filed under: Cellphones, SoftwareSamsung Galaxy Stellar rumored to hit Verizon for $100, hopes to lure you in with Amazon apps originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Droid Life | Email this | Comments

Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 02:17 PM PDT

Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4


Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4
Having already conquered the general consumer market on multiple platforms, Evernote's now taking its handy software tools to a more biz-oriented audience. Earlier today, the company proudly introduced Evernote Business, which, according to CEO Phil Libin, is "the same Evernote that's great for individuals, except now it's optimized so that you can use it in your small and medium-sized business environment." The newfangled Evernote Business will be launching later this December, with the notetaking outfit accepting early applicants on its website as we speak. That's not all the news, however, since Evernote's also updated its iOS application for the second time during August; bringing page and multi-shot camera features to the mix, while faster download times and improved PDF support on iPads can also be found inside the fresh 4.4 version. You'll find both the sign-up and download links gravitating below.Continue reading Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4Filed under: Internet, SoftwareEvernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Evernote Business, Evernote (App Store) | Email this | Comments

Toyota TS030 Hybrid will make U.K. racing debut

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT

Toyota TS030 Hybrid will make U.K. racing debut


Toyota TS030 Hybrid will make U.K. racing debut
Filed under: Hybrid, Toyota, UK, RacingToyota is hoping a trip across the English Channel brings its hybrid racecar a little more luck. The Japanese automaker's TS030 Hybrid race car will make its UK racing debut this weekend when it runs in the WEC Six Hours of Silverstone race Sunday, Hybrid Cars reports. The car, which has a 3.4-liter V8 paired with separate electric motors powering both the front and rear wheels, will run the 3.66-mile circuit. The hybrid racecar garnered attention in June when it made its 24 Hours of LeMans debut. The TS030 Hybrid led that race before technical problems and an accident ended the car's race.Toyota TS030 Hybrid will make U.K. racing debut originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Engadget Podcast 307 - 08.24.2012

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT

Engadget Podcast 307 - 08.24.2012


Engadget Podcast 307 - 08.24.2012
We almost called this episode of the Engadget Podcast Mr. Biggs And The OnDead, but our boss said she'd take away our tickets to IFA if we did that, so we'll go with the traditional numeric structure. Just know that we tried. Hey, at least it's Friday, right? Hosts: Tim Stevens, Brian HeaterGuest: John BiggsProducer: Trent WolbeMusic: Orbital - Never 03:11 - OnLive hits reset after being dragged down by expensive servers, confirms service will continue 05:00 - OnLive reportedly shutting down, new company forming in its wake (update: OnLive says 'of course not') 07:00 - Source: OnLive undergoing buyout in wake of dire financials, laying off 'at least 50 percent' of staff 09:20 - HTC to lose its $40 million investment from OnLive's financial restructuring 22:00 - Amazon throwing press conference September 6th 34:25 - Samsung teases Galaxy Note II, 'a small and light thing' (video) 39:40 - Archos announces 101 XS tablet with built-in keyboard dock, arriving in November for $400 42:45 - All-weather motorcycle helmet heats and cools your face, protects grey matter (video) 46:13 - How 3D printing changed the face of 'ParaNorman'Hear 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 eeFiled under: PodcastsEngadget Podcast 307 - 08.24.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

2-Wheeled Art

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT

2-Wheeled Art


2-Wheeled Art
Simply some of the most beautiful and well-crafted motorcycles ever built

Wall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 01:07 PM PDT

Wall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during September


Wall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during September
Oh New Yorkers and their marvelous, no-cost WiFi access points. Only a few days after Google Offers and Boingo happily announced they'd brought gratis wireless connectivity to additional underground locations within the city, The Wall Street Journal is now let it be known it too will be kind enough to gift the NYC crowd with some WiFi hotspots of its own. The nice gesture will bring around 1,300 network units to areas such as SoHo, Greenwich Village, Union Square, Chelsea and, naturally, the renowned Times Square during the month of September -- all in hopes of giving "people the opportunity to sample The Wall Street Journal." Meanwhile, folks in San Francisco can also grab the internet-friendly freebies in a couple of different places, including Nob Hill and Fisherman's Wharf. And don't worry, there won't be any donkeys involved here.Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wireless, InternetWall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during September originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | paidContent | Email this | Comments

Wall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Wall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during September


Wall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during September
Oh New Yorkers and their marvelous, no-cost WiFi access points. Only a few days after Google Offers and Boingo happily announced they'd brought gratis wireless connectivity to additional underground locations within the city, The Wall Street Journal is now let it be known it too will be kind enough to gift the NYC crowd with some WiFi hotspots of its own. The nice gesture will bring around 1,300 network units to areas such as SoHo, Greenwich Village, Union Square, Chelsea and, naturally, the renowned Times Square during the month of September -- all in hopes of giving "people the opportunity to sample The Wall Street Journal." Meanwhile, folks in San Francisco can also grab the internet-friendly freebies in a couple of different places, including Nob Hill and Fisherman's Wharf. And don't worry, there won't be any donkeys involved here.Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Wireless, InternetWall Street Journal to offer free WiFi hotspots in NYC and San Francisco during September originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | paidContent | Email this | Comments

IRL: ASUS Transformer Prime, Verbatim Dual USB Power Pack and V-Moda's Crossfade...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:32 PM PDT

IRL: ASUS Transformer Prime, Verbatim Dual USB Power Pack and V-Moda's Crossfade LP headphones


IRL: ASUS Transformer Prime, Verbatim Dual USB Power Pack and V-Moda's Crossfade LP headphones
Welcome to IRL, an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we're using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. You love your gadgets because they're awesome. Or maybe you love them because you spent $500 and decided you'd better learn to like them. Whatever the case, chances are you've learned to forgive their flaws and enjoy them enough as they are, force-quits and all. That about describes this week's IRL, in which three Engadget editors make peace with their imperfect gadgets: an occasionally crash-prone Transformer Prime, the easily scratched V-Moda Crossfade LP headphones and Verbatim's Dual USB Power Pack, with its short little charging cables.Continue reading IRL: ASUS Transformer Prime, Verbatim Dual USB Power Pack and V-Moda's Crossfade LP headphonesFiled under: Misc. GadgetsIRL: ASUS Transformer Prime, Verbatim Dual USB Power Pack and V-Moda's Crossfade LP headphones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 convertibles show up with Windows 8, we...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 convertibles show up with Windows 8, we go hands-on (video)


Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 convertibles show up with Windows 8, we go hands-on (video)
The annual Hong Kong Computer & Communications Festival is usually just flooded with discounted computer products and booth babes, so we were pleasantly surprised when we spotted a couple of unreleased Windows 8, dual-digitizer devices at the Fujitsu booth. Pictured above is the Stylistic Q702 "Quattro," an 11.6-inch tablet-cum-laptop that was announced last month. This particular unit sported an Intel Core i5-3427U chip (capped at 2.3GHz instead of 2.8GHz), a vibrant IPS panel, a fingerprint scanner, front and back cameras, 4GB of RAM and a 256GB SSD -- twice the announced capacity, for some reason. Much like the ASUS Transformers, undocking the tablet was only a matter of pulling the latch on the hinge, but we found the latch to be rather stiff to operate. Hopefully this is just a prototype issue. Other than that, we just wish the final keyboard dock will somehow get a slight weight reduction: for the screen size, 1.88 pounds isn't too bad for the tablet alone, but together with the heavy keyboard, the Q702 could become a nightmare for regular travelers. The second prototype lurking at the back of the booth was the bulkier LifeBook T902 "Tercel," a 13.3-inch convertible laptop that was unveiled alongside the Q702 last month. According to its label, this swivel-hinged machine packed a Core i7-3520M, 8GB of RAM, 500GB 7,200rpm hard drive, Blu-ray burner, LTE radio and a 72Wh (6,700mAh) battery. Oh, and there's also a fingerprint scanner below the display. While the software failed to reverse the screen rotation after we flipped the screen back to laptop mode, it was in general just as responsive as the Q702, though the hardware felt more solid and ready. With this in mind plus the Windows 7 label and Wacom label below the keyboard, we wouldn't be surprised if the T902 comes out before the Q702. Until then, feel free to check out our impromptu hands-on video of the Q702 after the break. Gallery: Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 hands-on Gallery: Fujitsu LifeBook T902 hands-onContinue reading Fujitsu Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 convertibles show up with Windows 8, we go hands-on (video)Filed under: LaptopsFujitsu Stylistic Q702 and LifeBook T902 convertibles show up with Windows 8, we go hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy Stellar Expected To Hit Verizon With ‘Starter Mode,’ $99 Price Tag

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Stellar Expected To Hit Verizon With 'Starter Mode,' $99 Price Tag


Samsung Galaxy Stellar Expected To Hit Verizon With 'Starter Mode,' $99 Price Tag
It's no secret by now that Verizon plans to launch a device called the Galaxy Stellar in the near future -- the short-lived EvLeaks Twitter account posted a picture of it before going silent -- but a recently leaked image has shed a bit more light on the new mid-range device. Expect the Stellar to hit shelves with a $99 price tag in tow, though exactly when that will happen is still up in the air.

Townsquare Media buys what's left of MOG

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Townsquare Media buys what's left of MOG


Townsquare Media buys what's left of MOG
Beats' acquisition of MOG ultimately carved the company into two pieces, if not quite evenly: it left both the blog content as well as a music-oriented ad network that's popular, if without nearly as much cachet for the technology crowd as the streaming audio. Entertainment outlet Townsquare Media must have seen a bargain in the making given that it just swept in to buy MOG's remaining parts. The deal, which AllThingsD understands is worth $10 million, will see the MOG name wiped for good as the ad network and sites slip into Townsquare's collection. While anti-climactic, it still marks the formal end to a significant chapter in cloud music -- MOG at one point was going toe-to-toe with the likes of Rdio and Rhapsody, and it now exists only as a memory.Continue reading Townsquare Media buys what's left of MOGFiled under: InternetTownsquare Media buys what's left of MOG originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | GigaOM, AllThingsD | Email this | Comments

Reva NXR could compete with Leaf in India, then launch globally

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 11:13 AM PDT

Reva NXR could compete with Leaf in India, then launch globally


Reva NXR could compete with Leaf in India, then launch globally
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy, IndiaMahindra Reva, an electric vehicle company based in India, is rolling out an all-new version of its Reva NXR, this one capable of seating four adults comfortably in the small car, compared to the previous version that seated two. Reva, a subsidiary of Mahindra Group, exhibited the Reva NXR concept model at the 2012 Auto Expo held in New Delhi and is slated to potentially launch at the end of this year (after a big delay). The two-door electric hatchback, which will be available with either a lithium-ion or lead-acid battery pack. The lithium-ion battery powered NXR will cover a distance of 160 km on a full battery charge. The Reva NXR is expected to compete with the upcoming Nissan Leaf in India. The Indian government has set up a subsidy for electric cars that are assembled within the country, allowing the automaker to cut the price of the car. The government is still working out the details on how the policy will be enforced, which may explain why Reva has been vague about the exact launch date. The electric NXR is part of Mahindra Reva's strategy of selling about 30,000 electric vehicles in markets around the world within the next three to four years. The vehicles will be built at the company's plant in Bangalore. Whether or not that global strategy includes U.S. sales is yet to be revealed. Parent company Mahindra already has its hands full dealing with angry U.S. auto dealers who signed agreements with the company to provide the dealer network, but have yet to see any of these vehicles show up.Reva NXR could compete with Leaf in India, then launch globally originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video)

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 11:13 AM PDT

Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video)


Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video)
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. Carrying an extra camera body just to avoid scrambling for another lens seems a bit silly, no? Quikdraw wants to run that convoluted method out of town with a holster system that lets you carry Canon or Nikon lenses on your belt and change them in around five seconds. The holder start in a locked vertical position, and to attach a lens you just bayonet it into place, securing the glass and allowing the holder to be lowered. To liberate that fresh prime, you tilt it up and give it a twist, freeing it and locking the carrier in the "ready" position at the same time. Admittedly, packing a gaggle of lenses around your waist may brand you as an overzealous camera geek, but we suspect that those in the market for such a product would hardly care about that. So far, the company has wrangled around $40k towards its $100,000 goal -- if you want to ante up $75 to get one in an EOS or F-mount, draw a bead on the source below.Continue reading Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video)Filed under: Digital CamerasInsert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

The Greatest Drag Race Ever: Again

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 11:13 AM PDT

The Greatest Drag Race Ever: Again


The Greatest Drag Race Ever: Again
See 4,730 horsepower and 4,037 lb-ft of torque on an abandoned air strip.

Evernote Declares A ‘Cease-Fire’ In Its War With Paper, Partners With Moleskine...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 11:13 AM PDT

Evernote Declares A 'Cease-Fire' In Its War With Paper, Partners With Moleskine For Smart Notebooks


Evernote Declares A 'Cease-Fire' In Its War With Paper, Partners With Moleskine For Smart Notebooks
Evernote CEO Phil Libin said today that he doesn't spend a lot of time thinking about competition, but he admits that there has been one "age-old rivalry" — with pen-and-paper. Hearing about people who still take notes on paper is "infuriating," Libin said, in part because he still does it himself. "This is a fight that many people in the technology space have been fighting," Libin said. Today, however, "we are announcing a cease-fire."

Sony patent wants to make advertising more interactive

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:38 AM PDT

Sony patent wants to make advertising more interactive


Sony patent wants to make advertising more interactive
We all know adverts are a necessary evil, which is why different companies are trying to make them more personalized, more engaging or just plain get rid of them. In a recently granted patent, Sony outlines its ideas for next-gen advertising on network-connected devices -- essentially to make it more interactive. Many of the instructional diagrams involve PS3 accessories in the home setting, but the focus isn't just on adverts as mini-games, which itself is nothing new. Other suggestions for keeping your interest include in-ad purchasing, casting votes or selecting the genre of commercials. To speed up, or get ads off your screen, Sony would have you performing small tasks or -- more sinisterly -- shouting brand names when prompted. Whether such immersive advertising will ever be employed is anyone's guess, but we're sure you're smart enough to know they're just tricks. So who's up for a McDonald's then?Filed under: InternetSony patent wants to make advertising more interactive originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 13:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Joystiq | USPTO | Email this | Comments

McLaren Unveils a MP4-12C Spider

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:38 AM PDT

McLaren Unveils a MP4-12C Spider


McLaren Unveils a MP4-12C Spider
The convertible version of the supercar debuts at Pebble Beach.

Greenpeace renews attack on VW's eco efforts with Star Wars-themed Golf Jedi Edi...

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Greenpeace renews attack on VW's eco efforts with Star Wars-themed Golf Jedi Edition


Greenpeace renews attack on VW's eco efforts with Star Wars-themed Golf Jedi Edition
Filed under: Green Culture, Hybrid, MPG, Volkswagen Last year, Greenpeace targeted Volkswagen with its VW Dark Side campaign. A twist on the popular Star War-themed Passat commercial that debuted during the 2011 Super Bowl, VW Dark Side pointed out that VW wasn't doing as much as it could to further the cause of more efficient vehicles. This year, Greenpeace is updating the attack with the Golf 7 Jedi Edition (the VW Dark Side URL now redirects to the Jedi Edition site) that launches, coincidentally, right about when the real new Golf comes out next month. The Jedi Edition is a "A hybrid diesel that does 315 miles per gallon" and has, due to some sort of Sith power, "A petrol engine that will do 282 miles per gallon." It also "Emits 75% less CO2 emissions than your average car." As confusing as a diesel/gas powertrain is, the real message here, according to the Greenpeace blog, is: Don't you just hate it when someone has the power to make a real difference, but won't use it? Take Volkswagen for instance. It's Europe's biggest car maker, eager to display itself as a friend of the environment and known worldwide for its high standards of engineering. Yet for years VW has failed to put its money where its mouth is and commercially produce cars that are both cheap to run and emit far less CO2 than the rest of the market. ... So if over the coming weeks you hear gushing stories about VW's new 'green' Golf VII - don't believe the hype. A short intro video, which raises more questions than it answers, is available below.Continue reading Greenpeace renews attack on VW's eco efforts with Star Wars-themed Golf Jedi EditionGreenpeace renews attack on VW's eco efforts with Star Wars-themed Golf Jedi Edition originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

App.Net posts terms of service, asks for feedback

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

App.Net posts terms of service, asks for feedback


App.Net posts terms of service, asks for feedback
Against all odds App.Net met its funding goal, which has allowed the fledgling social network to shift its focus to the next phase of its founding. That means putting together all those essential documents that will govern its operation, including a terms of service and privacy policy. Creator Dalton Caldwell has posted first drafts of several docs and asked his backers for feedback, offering them an attempt to shape the rules that will guide how the site is run. Those policy documents are also going to be subjected to a quarterly review, which should allow the service to remain nimble if some rules turn out to be controversial or cumbersome. For more info, check out the source link.Filed under: InternetApp.Net posts terms of service, asks for feedback originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Next Web | App.Net (GitHub) | Email this | Comments

Cajun and crimson: 'True Blood' cookbook to hit stores

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Cajun and crimson: 'True Blood' cookbook to hit stores


Cajun and crimson: 'True Blood' cookbook to hit stores
"True Blood" fans can soon concoct their own blood-red beet bisque, crimson sweet tea and other Cajun delicacies inspired by the hit HBO vampire drama and compiled in a new cookbook.

Engadget's back to school guide 2012: docks and clocks

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Engadget's back to school guide 2012: docks and clocks


Engadget's back to school guide 2012: docks and clocks
Welcome to Engadget's back to school guide! The end of summer vacation isn't nearly as much fun as the weeks that come before, but a chance to update your tech tools likely helps to ease the pain. Today, we have speaker docks in our sights -- and you can head to the back to school hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the month. Be sure to keep checking back -- at the end of the month we'll be giving away a ton of the gear featured in our guides -- and hit up the hub page right here. If there's any post-adolescent period that deserves its own soundtrack, it's your college years. Sure, our portable audio picks will let you jam on the go, but the best collegiate experiences are shared with friends -- and listening to music should be no exception. Even if you'd prefer to keep your playlist out of your friends' feed, be it in person or online, you'll still need to wake up each morning, and what better way to ease into the waking world than with your favorite tracks? These speaker docks offer more functionality than your average smartphone clock, and they're certainly better equipped to play DJ when it comes time to close the books. Join us past the break for our 2012 picks. Continue reading Engadget's back to school guide 2012: docks and clocksFiled under: Misc. Gadgets, HouseholdEngadget's back to school guide 2012: docks and clocks originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Arduino GSM/GPRS Shield gets helping hand from Telefonica for data, remote control

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

Arduino GSM/GPRS Shield gets helping hand from Telefonica for data, remote control


Arduino GSM/GPRS Shield gets helping hand from Telefonica for data, remote control
Arduino devices have had the option of a GSM linkup for awhile, but getting that cellular link to truly strut its stuff hasn't always been easy, even for those of us who'd be inclined to program an Arduino in the first place. Enter Telefonica, which wants to be the backbone of your internet of things. It's backing a new version of the GSM/GPRS Shield add-on (shown here) by offering both the expected machine-to-machine SIMs for the cellular connection as well as freshly added remote control of the board through the carrier's BlueVia pages. The Shield itself is getting a quiet upgrade in the process -- the software both takes up a smaller footprint and can now talk to the world in the background while the Arduino keeps on keepin' on. If you happen to be in Berlin, the new Shield is making the rounds at Campus Party workshops until April 25th. Neither side has said how readily available the new part will be available after that; for now, you can familiarize yourself with the current technology at the source link.Continue reading Arduino GSM/GPRS Shield gets helping hand from Telefonica for data, remote controlFiled under: Peripherals, WirelessArduino GSM/GPRS Shield gets helping hand from Telefonica for data, remote control originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Arduino | Email this | Comments

T-Mobile Discontinues The Galaxy Note Two Weeks After Releasing It (Update)

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:04 AM PDT

T-Mobile Discontinues The Galaxy Note Two Weeks After Releasing It (Update)


T-Mobile Discontinues The Galaxy Note Two Weeks After Releasing It (Update)
It was only a fortnight ago that T-Mobile announced it would be carrying Samsung's Galaxy Note. Pink subscribers everywhere rejoiced in the confirmation — we'd suspected the Note's arrival for quite a while, and a tweet from T-Mobile sealed the deal. Now, however, it appears that T-Mobile is discontinuing the device, just a few weeks after it put the phablet on store shelves.

Best B-list movie cars

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:03 AM PDT

Best B-list movie cars


Best B-list movie cars
Brief but highly memorable bit parts in films that we all love

Canon EOS-1D X field review

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:03 AM PDT

Canon EOS-1D X field review


Canon EOS-1D X field review
Just before Halloween in 2009, Canon announced its most powerful DSLR to date. The $5,000 full-frame EOS-1D Mark IV was the company's answer to Nikon's market-leading D3S, which rang in just shy of $5,200. On the basis of price alone, Canon won that round. Then, after two years of silence, the company launched its new flagship, the 1D X. The date was October 18th, 2011 -- roughly 10 (or "X") years after the very first model in the series was announced, way back in 2001. A decade ago, Canon priced that introductory 1D at $5,500 -- a princely sum considering the 4.15-megapixel CCD on board. Now, the 1D X, which is arguably the most powerful sub-five-figure camera available, commands 6,799 of your hard-earned dollars, or $800 more than the D4, Nikon's $6,000 equivalent. All this talk of price may seem to skirt the camera's long list of lust-worthy features, but when the cost of any piece of hardware approaches a year's tuition at a public university, a purchase decision deserves thorough consideration. A camera in this league is absolutely to be used as a professional tool. And while deep-pocketed amateurs may pick one up -- in the way folks with cash to burn may build a collection of overpowered two-seaters -- the vast majority will live in $30,000-plus kits, where they'll reach six-figure shutter counts, and will likely change hands several times before their eventual retirement. Right now, you're probably researching the 1D X as exhaustively as you would a new car -- in fact, you may have even lined up a test drive, through the company's Canon Professional Services group. Many months after it was first announced, we've had an opportunity to take the new eXtreme model for a spin ourselves, and it's every bit as impressive as its price tag suggests. Canon's top model isn't any smaller or lighter than its predecessors, the 1D Mark IV or 1Ds Mark III -- but is all that bulk justified, despite strong contenders like the workhorse 5D? Buckle up and join us in the field (ahem, after the break) to find out.Gallery: Canon EOS-1D X reviewContinue reading Canon EOS-1D X field reviewFiled under: Digital CamerasCanon EOS-1D X field review originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 11:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Ratan Tata hopes to restart Nano sales after fiery start [w/video]

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:03 AM PDT

Ratan Tata hopes to restart Nano sales after fiery start [w/video]


Ratan Tata hopes to restart Nano sales after fiery start [w/video]
Filed under: India, Tata When India's Tata introduced the Nano in 2009 at about $2,500, it was a hot-seller. It was expected to set the world on fire with demand for cheap wheels. In fact, a year after its rollout, the Nano almost did set the world on fire after at least three units burned to a crisp. Sales plummeted to a record low of 509 in November, 2010. Ratan Tata has run the company for 20 years and plans to retire at the end of this year. But before he leaves the company, he hopes to revive sales of the little car he helped develop. "The Nano is something I would love to make successful because I don't think it's exploited its full potential right now," Tata said in an interview with Bloomberg TV India. "There has to be another push to make Nano what it can be." Extended warranties for current Nano owners, as well as promises that the fires were only isolated incidents, were the first step at restoring confidence in the Nano. A new version of the Nano came out in November with a larger engine, and July sales totaled 5,485. In all of last year it sold 74,527. By comparison, Suzuki sold 491,389 examples of its competing Maruti brand. In the video below, Ratan Tata talks a bit about the company's purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover and of his upcoming retirement.Continue reading Ratan Tata hopes to restart Nano sales after fiery start [w/video]Ratan Tata hopes to restart Nano sales after fiery start [w/video] originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Details of New VW Golf Revealed

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:03 AM PDT

Details of New VW Golf Revealed


Details of New VW Golf Revealed
Longer, lower, lighter – expect it stateside mid-to-late 2013.

Rumor Mill: Apple Is Holding Two Separate Events For The New iPhone And iPad

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 10:03 AM PDT

Rumor Mill: Apple Is Holding Two Separate Events For The New iPhone And iPad


Rumor Mill: Apple Is Holding Two Separate Events For The New iPhone And iPad
The Intermacweb is in a tizzy today at the possibility of two upcoming Apple events - one on September 12 for a September 21st iPhone launch and another for iPad news, potentially for the fabled iPad Mini. The rumors, fanned by Gruber and Jim Dalrymple, posit that Apple is beyond the "One More Thing" excitement of the old days and is instead planning to make the most of each launch.

Google reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:21 AM PDT

Google reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions


Google reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions
While many of us simply gravitate towards the companion search box or address bar to tap into Google's wealth of search know-how, anyone still visiting the original homepage should give that second button another glance. If you float your cursor over the randomized "I'm Feeling Lucky" button, the text will now spin through a handful of new options, reducing its arbitrary nature a little and, as AllThingsD note, guiding you to other Google services within the results, including location data, restaurant reviews and even its collection of doodles.Filed under: InternetGoogle reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink AllThingsD | Google (Google+) | Email this | Comments

5 kid-friendly DIY projects

Posted: 24 Aug 2012 09:21 AM PDT

5 kid-friendly DIY projects


5 kid-friendly DIY projects
Having young children fills our house with a lot of noise and a lot of laughter. They keep us so busy, it also makes me wonder when we will ever get to concentrate on some of the basic home projects on our ever-growing list. I've finally come to the conclusion that if we ever want to get anything done, we have to find a way to involve them.