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Atari 2600s get PC innards, 22,857 times more processing power

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 03:11 PM PDT

Atari 2600s get PC innards, 22,857 times more processing power


Atari 2600s get PC innards, 22,857 times more processing power
Atari games redesigned in HTML 5 may bring back a flood of nostalgia, but they leave out a key part of the gaming experience: the classic hardware. Hard Drives Northwest filled that void by gutting a limited number of authentic Atari 2600s and stuffing them with modern PC components. Packing a Core i7 3.4GHz processor, the retro console now boasts 22,857 times more processing power than it did in its heyday, according to Microsoft's calculations -- more than enough oomph to handle the recent remakes. Other internals include 8GB of RAM, a 120GB SSD and a Radeon HD 6570 graphics card with 1GB of video memory. With support for USB 3.0 and 2.0, eSATA, DisplayPort, DVI and HDMI, the system is well stocked on the connectivity front. Finally, the signature of Atari founder Nolan Bushnell acts as the cherry atop the faux wood grain-toting package. While the souped-up machines aren't up for sale, a pair of them are slated for a giveaway. Glamour shots and the full set of specs await you at the source.Filed under: Desktops, GamingAtari 2600s get PC innards, 22,857 times more processing power originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 18:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Windows Team Blog | Email this | Comments

10 Great Cars Under 5 Grand

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 03:11 PM PDT

10 Great Cars Under 5 Grand


10 Great Cars Under 5 Grand
Cars priced right with a little pizazz.

Isis' NFC mobile payments delayed past September target

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 02:39 PM PDT

Isis' NFC mobile payments delayed past September target


Isis' NFC mobile payments delayed past September target
Isis must have spoken too soon. Just days after the alliance committed to launching its mobile payment system in September, its marketing lead Jaymee Johnson has warned FierceMobileContent that the rollout won't make the promised summer target. The delay is portrayed as a collection of minor hiccups, although we're not bracing ourselves for a short wait: Isis plans to update us on the situation in October, and that suggests we won't be making NFC-based purchases on Isis any sooner. It's another disappointment for the future-is-now crowd hoping to leave cash behind -- not that Apple and Google will object to a rival's misstep.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileIsis' NFC mobile payments delayed past September target originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FierceMobileContent | Email this | Comments

Fujifilm sees which way wind is blowing, ends production of cinema film

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 02:39 PM PDT

Fujifilm sees which way wind is blowing, ends production of cinema film


Fujifilm sees which way wind is blowing, ends production of cinema film
Since your average talkie is now recorded onto SD card and SSDs, companies that produce old-timey film are feeling the squeeze. As such, and despite its own efforts, Fujifilm is shuttering a large part of its cinema business by March 2013. While it'll continue to produce stills film (for the time being, at least) and archival material similar to Kodak's Asset Protection film, moves are under way to redirect its focus toward digital tools that won't be left behind as people start to make movies on their smartphones.Continue reading Fujifilm sees which way wind is blowing, ends production of cinema filmFiled under: CamerasFujifilm sees which way wind is blowing, ends production of cinema film originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Nintendo sees next opportunity for Wii success in Latin America, Eastern Europe

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 02:39 PM PDT

Nintendo sees next opportunity for Wii success in Latin America, Eastern Europe


Nintendo sees next opportunity for Wii success in Latin America, Eastern Europe
"We will continue to sell the Wii," Nintendo America president and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime told investors today in a Q&A followup to the company's big Wii U event in New York City. "In the US, the Wii has sold about 40 million units. We believe that there continues to be an opportunity with the Wii." However, where Fils-Aime sees the most opportunity may not be where you expect. "I'm responsible for Canada, and Latin America as well," he said. "We think there's opportunity in both of those markets, especially Latin America." The Wii is currently offered by Nintendo in North America, Asia, Australia, and Europe, but not Latin America. The Wii ranges from $140 to $250, depending on what it comes with. "You can reach price points, you can reach consumers that, candidly, we won't be able to reach with the Wii U. That's gonna continue to be an opportunity," he said. Fils-Aime and Nintendo also have their eyes on Eastern Europe. "On a global base, certainly there are markets in Eastern Europe. There are a number of other markets where if Wii has an attractive price point, it'll do well." He also stood behind the console continuing to sell in its currently available markets alongside the Wii U after the new console launches this November. "We do believe there's still opportunity for the Wii, and we will continue to sell the Wii side-by-side for some period of time." Unsurprisingly, he didn't say exactly how long Nintendo is planning that support, nor would he say if we should expect a price drop for the aging console, but if we had to guess, we'd say "The Wii will drop in price" and "soon."Filed under: GamingNintendo sees next opportunity for Wii success in Latin America, Eastern Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Engineers putting wasted engine heat to good use: improving fuel economy

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 01:35 PM PDT

Engineers putting wasted engine heat to good use: improving fuel economy


Engineers putting wasted engine heat to good use: improving fuel economy
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, Chrysler, Ford Gasoline-powered, internal combustion engines are notoriously inefficient. Some estimates say as much as 70 percent of the fuel's energy is lost to friction and heat. An Automotive News story has engineers saying that only three percent is due to friction. To engineers, that's a huge pot of low-hanging, fuel-efficiency fruit.Chrysler and Dana Holding Corp. have developed a "thermal management system" (highlighted in blue in the photo above) for the 2013 Dodge Ram that takes advantage of some of that heat. The truck's engine coolant is re-routed to bring the 2013 Dodge Ram's transmission to optimum operating temperature more quickly. When cold, honey-like transmission fluid drags on the powertrain. The sooner it warms up, the less fuel is wasted. The company claims the system improves fuel economy by two percent. The system may be adapted for other Chrysler vehicles in the future. Similar systems from Dana are also being used on the Ford Edge where it adds about one percent to fuel economy. Since a vehicle's engine also needs heat to operate efficiently, catalytic converter supplier Tenneco is working on a system that uses exhaust heat to warm the gooey transmission fluid. For the future, though, Tenneco hopes to use waste heat to eliminate power-sucking alternators. The company is experimenting with thermocouple technology to convert heat directly into electricity. Current thermocouple hardware can convert one to three percent of exhaust heat into electricity. Tenneco says if it can improve that to as much as five percent, enough current can be generated to charge your car's battery with no drain on the engine. Standing in the way of thermocouple tech use on cars is its super high cost. The company hopes within six years to bring the price down 90 percent.Engineers putting wasted engine heat to good use: improving fuel economy originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 4:45PM!

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 01:35 PM PDT

The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 4:45PM!


The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 4:45PM!
Too bad nothing happened this week. I guess we'll have to skip the podcast. Wait, what's that? Oh, you don't say. Join us after the break to talk about, you know, stuff.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 4:45PM!The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 4:45PM! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Quick Spin: 2013 Honda Accord

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 01:35 PM PDT

Quick Spin: 2013 Honda Accord


Quick Spin: 2013 Honda Accord
Accord with a cord?

Could this be Apple's solution to the iPhone letterboxing issue?

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Could this be Apple's solution to the iPhone letterboxing issue?


Could this be Apple's solution to the iPhone letterboxing issue?
As things stand, empty voids at the top and bottom of the iPhone's display come as standard with every widescreen video you might care to watch -- a problem that will continue with the iPhone 5, since that phone's elongated panel still isn't quite 16:9. However, judging from paperwork recently filed with the USPTO, which mentions both mobile and TV displays, Cupertino thinks it has a general workaround: using a Photoshop-style technique to copy colors from each frame of video and use them to sympathetically fill in the letterbox bars, mimicking the appearance of full-screen footage. The latest application -- filed in January of this year -- actually builds on an earlier one that Apple first submitted in 2006, when the original iPhone was in development. Since then, various other companies have tried similar display-extending ideas, such as Ambilight on Philips TVs and the illuminated strip on an Xperia U smartphone, but nothing exactly this smart-fill concept has so far taken off. Ultimately, the question is whether confusing the borders of a video clip in this manner would look better or just plain awkward. As yet, thorough testing in our mind's eye remains inconclusive, but it's almost easier to imagine this curing letterboxed apps (of which we'll soon see plenty on iOS) rather than video.Filed under: Cellphones, Displays, Home Entertainment, MobileCould this be Apple's solution to the iPhone letterboxing issue? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | USPTO | Email this | Comments

Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, available September 16th for $100

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, available September 16th for $100


Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, available September 16th for $100
Samsung's got a new Galaxy in town, and it's the Victory 4G LTE on Sprint. Available on the Now Network this upcoming Sunday, the device packs Android 4.0 (ICS), a 4-inch display (presumably WVGA, though we're reaching out for confirmation), 1.2GHz dual-core processor, Google Wallet and a 5 megapixel camera paired up with a 1.3MP front-facing cam. It also throws in a few features seen on the Galaxy S III, such as S Beam and AllShare Play. The price? $100, after a $50 mail-in rebate. We don't see this thing selling like pancakes at that pricing tier, so what is it a victory over, anyway? Check the press release below the break for more info.Continue reading Sprint announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, available September 16th for $100Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobileSprint announces Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE, available September 16th for $100 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Sony's NEX-6 satisfies the FCC with paperwork, guts

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 01:03 PM PDT

Sony's NEX-6 satisfies the FCC with paperwork, guts


Sony's NEX-6 satisfies the FCC with paperwork, guts
Still hungry for a closer look at Sony's WiFi-packing NEX-6 despite perusing our hands-on? Apparently the FCC feels the same, so it's used its government-granted authority to inspect the camera first-hand, and tear it apart in the process. This isn't the only time the 16.1-megapixel shooter has been given the ruler treatment, but a full copy of its user's manual has notably come along for its US visit. Check out the gallery below to view this NEX's guts, or hit the source link to gloss over a PDF of the instruction manual -- might as well get the boring stuff done before the package arrives in November.Gallery: Sony NEX-6 FCC teardown photosFiled under: CamerasSony's NEX-6 satisfies the FCC with paperwork, guts originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments

Verizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live strea...

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Verizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live streaming


Verizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live streaming
Want to know the definition of frustration? Try being teased with a FiOS TV app that supports live streaming, only to be denied when the app shows up. The end to that (admittedly mild) form of torture may be in sight. Engadget has learned through a tip that Verizon is sending invitations among a limited group to test a new FiOS TV iOS app with the usual schedule browsing, DVR control... oh, and live TV. Flex View On Demand videos and local media should be on tap as well, although it's not clear whether or not any of the options will require an active link to Verizon's fiber or cellular networks to watch. The trial leaves some time to go before we're tuning in through a bedside iPhone 5; even so, it suggests the gap between hope and reality is about to close. [Thanks, Anonymous]Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Tablets, MobileVerizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live streaming originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Microsoft details Office for Windows RT: shipping on devices as a preview releas...

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Microsoft details Office for Windows RT: shipping on devices as a preview release, upgrade coming later


Microsoft details Office for Windows RT: shipping on devices as a preview release, upgrade coming later
For all the explaining that Microsoft has done, there's still a fair bit that's not clear about what Windows RT will actually look like when it ships next month. The company has filled in one of those gaps today, though, detailing what it hopes will be one of the operating system's big selling points: Office for Windows RT. Perhaps the biggest news is Microsoft's confirmation of earlier reports that the productivity suite will actually ship as a preview release on Windows RT devices, with a free upgrade to the final version promised between early November and January depending on the language. What's more, Microsoft has also confirmed that Office for Windows RT will unsurprisingly be a bit stripped down compared to its standard Windows 8 counterpart -- there's no macros, for starters, and you'll have to make do without add-ins and some other features like the ability to record narrations in PowerPoint. It's also only going to be available as a pre-installed component of Windows RT -- no standalone release is planned. You can find a full breakdown of the differences at the link below.Filed under: SoftwareMicrosoft details Office for Windows RT: shipping on devices as a preview release, upgrade coming later originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Office Next | Email this | Comments

eBay straightens out its logo after 17 years

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:59 AM PDT

eBay straightens out its logo after 17 years


eBay straightens out its logo after 17 years
A lot has changed on the internet over the last 17 years, but one of the small constants has been eBay's decidedly 90s logo, which has remained colorful and off-kilter as others have shifted with the trends. Now, after all these years, it's finally making a clean break (mostly). The company today took the wraps off a whole new logo, one that retains the old colors but does away with the overlapping, non-conformist letters -- or, as eBay President Devin Wenig puts it, a logo that's "rooted in our proud history and reflects a dynamic future." You can find the company's full explanation of the change at the link below, and look for the logo itself to actually be put into use by eBay in mid-October.Filed under: Internet, AlteBay straightens out its logo after 17 years originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink @megangarber (Twitter) | eBay | Email this | Comments

Apple wins injunction against Motorola in Germany over 'rubber-banding' patent

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:58 AM PDT

Apple wins injunction against Motorola in Germany over 'rubber-banding' patent


Apple wins injunction against Motorola in Germany over 'rubber-banding' patent
Hope and pray all you want, but the patent wars are far from over. The latest chapter in the ongoing game of IP Risk hands Apple a victory over the Google-owned Motorola Mobility in Germany. If you thought the recent licensing deal would put the kibosh on further flare ups between the two, you were sadly mistaken. The Munich I Regional Court awarded Cupertino an injunction against Moto devices over the so-called "rubber-banding" patent, which relates to the bounce back animation when scrolling to the bottom or top of a list. The fate of infringing phones isn't set in stone yet, as there's still room for appeal, though, a €25 million bond would score Apple an enforceable preliminary injunction. One relatively simple solution would be for Moto to implement the stock Android "glowing" animation, which would bypass Apple's claims. Though, an even better solution would be for all parties involved to quit their bickering over patent minutia and focus on making the best products possible.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileApple wins injunction against Motorola in Germany over 'rubber-banding' patent originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FOSS Patents | Email this | Comments

New diesel Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 gets down and not dirty

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

New diesel Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 gets down and not dirty


New diesel Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 gets down and not dirty
Filed under: Hybrid, Peugeot, Europe/EU And now for some good news for a company that can use it.Peugeot says it has boosted the fuel economy of its 3008 HYbrid4 crossover diesel hybrid by about 30 percent while cutting its greenhouse-gas emissions by about eight percent. The French automaker has upgraded the motor software systems to that, starting this month, the hybrid - fitted with low rolling resistance tires - will get 80.7 miles per gallon per combined on the more forgiving (compared to America's) European driving cycle, up from the 61.9 mpg for the version that went on sale in Europe about a year ago. Additionally, greenhouse-gas emissions are down to 91 grams per kilometer, from 99 g/km. For 3008 HYbrid4's with regular tires, fuel efficiency is up to 74.3 mpg. Peugeot started selling the crossover hybrid last September. The model pairs a 163-horsepower inline-four-cylinder diesel engine with a 37-horsepower electric motor. The positive news follows up some not-so-sunny developments for the automaker, which later this month will be de-listed from France's benchmark stock index, the CAC 40. Peugeot, which has been on the index since its 1987 inception, has seen its stock drop to quarter-century lows and took a first-half loss of more than $1 billion.Continue reading New diesel Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 gets down and not dirtyNew diesel Peugeot 3008 HYbrid4 gets down and not dirty originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Lamborghini Gallardo Recalled

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Lamborghini Gallardo Recalled


Lamborghini Gallardo Recalled
Leaking steering fluid on 2004-2006 models may cause fires.

Supercomputer built from Raspberry Pi and Lego, managed by humans rather than Mi...

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Supercomputer built from Raspberry Pi and Lego, managed by humans rather than Minifigs


Supercomputer built from Raspberry Pi and Lego, managed by humans rather than Minifigs
If you're a computational engineer, there's no question about what you do with the Raspberry Pi: you make a supercomputer cluster. Researchers at the University of Southampton have followed their instincts and built Iridis-Pi, a tiny 64-node cluster based on the Raspberry Pi's usual Debian Wheezy distribution and linked through Ethernet. While no one would mistake any one Raspberry Pi for a powerhouse, the sheer number of networked devices gives the design both some computing grunt and 1TB worth of storage in SD cards. Going so small also leads to some truly uncommon rackmounting -- team lead Simon Cox and his son James grouped the entire array in two towers of Lego, which likely makes it the most adorable compute cluster you'll ever see. There's instructions to help build your own Iridis-Pi at the source link, and the best part is that it won't require a university-level budget to run. Crafting the exact system you see here costs under £2,500 ($4,026), or less than a grown-up supercomputer's energy bill.Filed under: DesktopsSupercomputer built from Raspberry Pi and Lego, managed by humans rather than Minifigs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechEye.net | University of Southampton | Email this | Comments

Average on 30-year US mortgage stays at 3.55 pct.

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 11:27 AM PDT

Average on 30-year US mortgage stays at 3.55 pct.


Average on 30-year US mortgage stays at 3.55 pct.
The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week, staying slightly above the lowest level on record. Low mortgage rates have aided a modest housing recovery.

Rogers boosting its LTE coverage in Canada, will cover 10 new cities by October 1st

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 10:55 AM PDT

Rogers boosting its LTE coverage in Canada, will cover 10 new cities by October 1st


Rogers boosting its LTE coverage in Canada, will cover 10 new cities by October 1st
We're sure it's just coincidence, but on the same day a certain new LTE phone was revealed, Rogers announced the expansion of its 4G network in Canada. By October 1st, the carrier will have switched on its high-speed network in Kingston, Edmonton, Quebec City, Oakville, Burlington, London, Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Barrie. That's not quite the end of it either, as the plan is to feed 60 percent of the country's inhabitants the same 4G nourishment by the end of the year, and even more in 2013. With so many new LTE-capable devices soon finding their way into the hands of data-hungry Canadians, all that remains is the important decision of choosing your latest pocket-filler.Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobileRogers boosting its LTE coverage in Canada, will cover 10 new cities by October 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Android Central | Rogers | Email this | Comments

Nintendo TVii supported by 'all' major US and Canadian cable companies, dish ser...

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Nintendo TVii supported by 'all' major US and Canadian cable companies, dish services


Nintendo TVii supported by 'all' major US and Canadian cable companies, dish services
Nintendo TVii will support "all" cable and dish carriers in the US and Canada, Nintendo director of strategic partnership Zach Fountain told Engadget this afternoon. He said that no major carriers are excluded, and the only requirement for signing up is inputting your cable company's account information to the Wii U. DVR and TiVO functionality are plugged in similarly, where users input information via web, and services resultantly pop up on the Wii U. Nintendo TVii launches with the Wii U on November 18 in the US and Canada for free, and remains exclusive to North America for the time being.Filed under: Gaming, HDNintendo TVii supported by 'all' major US and Canadian cable companies, dish services originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 13:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Nintendo Wii U expandable memory explained, TiVO hardware not built in

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Nintendo Wii U expandable memory explained, TiVO hardware not built in


Nintendo Wii U expandable memory explained, TiVO hardware not built in
The Nintendo Wii U may only have 8 to 32GB of internal memory, but the company's taking a decidedly open approach to expanding that memory: add your own. "You can plug in a full-on three terabyte hard drive if you want. I'll love you as a digital consumer," Nintendo America CEO and president Reggie Fils-Aime told us during a post-press conference investor Q&A. Much like Sony's PlayStation 3, the Wii U allows for expansion of memory via USB, whether that memory be Flash or otherwise. Fils-Aime explained that, with the continuously dropping price of memory, there was little reason to offer pricing for the Wii U -- available in $300 and $350 -- tied to an evolving hardware model. "The reason we did it that way is that the cost of that type of storage memory is plummeting. What we didn't want to do is tie a profit model to something that's gonna rapidly decline over time. We'll let the consumer buy as much as they want, as cheaply as they want," Fils-Aime said. Fils-Aime also confirmed that the Wii U doesn't have TiVO hardware built into it -- functionality will require an existing TiVO box. The same goes for DVR functionality, which Fils-Aime said Nintendo doesn't want consumers to bear the expense of.Filed under: GamingNintendo Wii U expandable memory explained, TiVO hardware not built in originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Intel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists...

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:50 AM PDT

Intel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists and OEMs


Intel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists and OEMs
Intel has finalized the specs of its Next Unit of Computing (NUC) board, and announced it'll go on sale in October for less than $400 with a case and power supply. Carrying a 4 x 4-inch form factor between a Raspberry Pi and mini-ITX board, it'll be equipped with a Core i3 Ivy Bridge processor, HD 4000 graphics, two SO-DIMM sockets, an M-SATA slot for an SSD drive, three USB ports, one HDMI port and a mini-PCI slot for wireless connectivity. Two different models will be offered by the chip giant, identical except that one will be Thunderbolt equipped and the other will sport an ethernet port for connectivity. Originally intended for the kiosk and signage markets, enthusiast interest compelled Intel to put the board on general sale, along with a case (pictured above) and power supply option. That'll pit it against offerings from VIA and others, while offering considerably more oomph in a similar form factor -- though a mini-server slaying Core i5 option originally proposed by Intel was dropped. [Image credit: PC World]Filed under: Desktops, MiscIntel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists and OEMs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | PC World | Email this | Comments

TalentBin Launches A Mobile People Search App Called Lookup

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:49 AM PDT

TalentBin Launches A Mobile People Search App Called Lookup


TalentBin Launches A Mobile People Search App Called Lookup
Back in May, TalentBin (formerly Honestly.com) launched a people search engine for recruiters. Now it's releasing that search engine in iPhone app form, aimed at a different audience — not recruiters, but pretty much anyone who's ever wanted to look up someone else. The underlying data in the search engine is pretty much the same, with profile information and activity aggregated from social networks like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and Quora (data that Kazanjy has called "professional exhaust"). But just by moving the search onto a mobile phone, Kazanjy says the use case changes — which is why the app is called Lookup, not TalentBin.

Ergo Electronics outs trio of budget-friendly GoTab GTi slates in the UK

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:49 AM PDT

Ergo Electronics outs trio of budget-friendly GoTab GTi slates in the UK


Ergo Electronics outs trio of budget-friendly GoTab GTi slates in the UK
It would appear that a handful of tablet manufacturers want to take a piece of Apple's marketshare pie by tempting consumers with low-priced slabs. And, well, such is the case with small UK company Ergo Electronics. The Euro outfit recently introduced a trifecta of relatively economical GoTab GTi tablets; two of which come pre-loaded with Ice Cream Sandwich and one with Google's 4.1 treat. For starters, the top-of-the-line, Jelly Bean-loaded GTi97 boasts a 9.7-inch, IPS display alongside a dual-core, 1.6GHz RK3066 CPU and 1GB of RAM. Meanwhile, the GTi8 (8-inch) and GTi7 (7-inch) are both designed to be "super portable and lightweight," though the GTi8 packs a heavier punch thanks to a "high resolution" 160 ppi screen, same amount of RAM as its GTi97 cousin and a single-core, 1.2GHz CPU. Ergo Electronics is pricing these starting at £79 (around $128), with availability expected to be later this holiday season across the United Kingdom.Filed under: TabletsErgo Electronics outs trio of budget-friendly GoTab GTi slates in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Ergo Electronics | Email this | Comments

Tesla looking at smaller CUV, Roadster successor for 2016

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:18 AM PDT

Tesla looking at smaller CUV, Roadster successor for 2016


Tesla looking at smaller CUV, Roadster successor for 2016
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors Five models doesn't quite equal GM, but it's pretty impressive for a startup. And five models is exactly what Tesla Motors chief Elon Musk is shooting for. Musk says the battery-electric luxury vehicle maker will have five models by 2016, when Tesla will add a small crossover and a sports car to the mix at around the same time, according to Wired. Of course, we've heard similar predictions over the years (remember when there were hints that the next-gen Roadster would be coming in 2013?), but it appears that Musk is getting ready to talk about his four-year plan. Having debuted the Model S sedan in June, Tesla will add the Model X crossover in 2014 and an "entry level" $30,000 sedan the following year (we knew this). That model will be similar in design to the Model S, but about 25 percent smaller, according to Musk. Also, it will not be called the Model E, as that was just a joke he made online recently. The smaller crossover will compete with models such as the BMW X3 while the sports car will be a successor of sorts to the convertible Roadster. Musk, who has long forecast deliveries of 5,000 Model S vehicles for this year, told Automotive News in June that Tesla will boost sales to 20,000 units next year and to 35,000 in 2014. Tesla said in July that its second-quarter loss widened by 84 percent to $106.5 million because expenses revenue fell and expenses surged in advance of the debut of the Model S, whose first deliveries were made in June.Tesla looking at smaller CUV, Roadster successor for 2016 originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

LG, Qualcomm ask us to save the date for yet another September smartphone reveal

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:18 AM PDT

LG, Qualcomm ask us to save the date for yet another September smartphone reveal


LG, Qualcomm ask us to save the date for yet another September smartphone reveal
Not quite tired of all the big mobile news to burst out of September's gates? Well, you can add one more to the list as LG's just issued an invite for an upcoming smartphone launch. What could it be? Well, we can't say for certain, but with Qualcomm onboard as an official host, our money's on a stateside version of the Optimus G. No doubt we'll be there on the 19th to bring you the news live, so stay tuned.Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobileLG, Qualcomm ask us to save the date for yet another September smartphone reveal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

HP Envy Spectre XT review: a sleek and speedy Ultrabook with a killer keyboard

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:18 AM PDT

HP Envy Spectre XT review: a sleek and speedy Ultrabook with a killer keyboard


HP Envy Spectre XT review: a sleek and speedy Ultrabook with a killer keyboard
More Info HP unveils Envy Spectre XT Ultrabook, other thin-and-lights in various sizes HP announces 15-inch Spectre XT TouchSmart Ultrabook, Envy 4 Ultrabook with touch HP Envy 14 Spectre review HP's Envy 14 Spectre hit almost all the right notes when we reviewed it back in March, thanks to its high-res display, sleek metal-and-glass design and brisk performance, but a stiff trackpad and the steep $1,400 price were clear downsides. The new Envy Spectre XT, a 13.3-inch Ivy Bridge-powered Ultrabook, has a thinner, lighter profile than its big brother, and a lower $1,000 price tag to match. That's still not chump change, though, so does the XT deserve a spot in the top tier of Intel-approved ultraportables? Join us past the break for the full breakdown. Gallery: HP Envy Spectre XT reviewContinue reading HP Envy Spectre XT review: a sleek and speedy Ultrabook with a killer keyboardFiled under: LaptopsHP Envy Spectre XT review: a sleek and speedy Ultrabook with a killer keyboard originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Nintendo's Wii U up close and personal: a photo tour

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:18 AM PDT

Nintendo's Wii U up close and personal: a photo tour


Nintendo's Wii U up close and personal: a photo tour
We're here at Nintendo's Wii U event in New York City where the gaming outfit's prexy Reggie Fils-Aime just announced US pricing and release details for the console, as well as it's own unique TVii service. And now that those important tidbits have been squared away, it's time to focus on the hardware. Yes, you may have seen the Wii U console many times before, but the House that Mario built's been notoriously stingy about giving media access to a non-tethered unit. Well, the time has come to see nearly every facet of this next-gen contender. As you'll note in the gallery below, the only area the Big N wouldn't let us photograph is this Premium version's backside. For whatever reason, the company doesn't want those ports shown, but we can tell you what they consist of: AC adapter, AV multiout, sensor bar, HDMI out and what looks like two ports for USB. Undecided on whether you should be placing that pre-order right about now? Then take a tour of this onyx pair and see if it changes things any.Gallery: Nintendo Wii U console hardware tourFiled under: GamingNintendo's Wii U up close and personal: a photo tour originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Wii U now up for pre-order at GameStop, trade credits outlined for your current...

Posted: 13 Sep 2012 09:18 AM PDT

Wii U now up for pre-order at GameStop, trade credits outlined for your current gaming arsenal


Wii U now up for pre-order at GameStop, trade credits outlined for your current gaming arsenal
Eager to get your mitts on one of the Wii U consoles? Well, you can pre-order both the basic and premium bundles from the folks at GameStop starting today in order to be well-prepared for the November 18th release. The gaming retailer is also offering a variety of trade-in credits for those aging kits that you're itchin' to get rid of. You can expect to snag $50 for your old Wii and the numbers continue to head north from there for the Xbox 360, PS3 and more. You can pre-order a number of the launch titles as well, should you feel inclined to do so. Dive in to the particulars in the full PR that follows and hit the source link to commit your funds to the cause.Continue reading Wii U now up for pre-order at GameStop, trade credits outlined for your current gaming arsenalFiled under: GamingWii U now up for pre-order at GameStop, trade credits outlined for your current gaming arsenal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Sep 2012 11:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | GameStop | Email this | Comments