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Happy 10th Birthday, Roomba! (video)

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 03:09 PM PDT

Happy 10th Birthday, Roomba! (video)


Happy 10th Birthday, Roomba! (video)
It's been a full decade since the first Roomba scuttled off the assembly line and onto the floors of slatternly geeks. Understandably, iRobot's looking back over the period, revealing that since then, it's sold over six million of the units -- with each one covering an average of 705 miles in its lifetime. Along the way, that army of Wall-Es-in-the-making have consumed around two million pounds of dirt, including the odd Lego brick, pet snake and wedding bands -- although, as the videos below demonstrate, it's normally quite friendly to children and animals.Continue reading Happy 10th Birthday, Roomba! (video)Filed under: Misc, RobotsHappy 10th Birthday, Roomba! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Leica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Leica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup


Leica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup
Leica wasn't about to let everyone else hog the spotlight at Photokina this year. The company took the wraps off more products than you could possible cram into one post (or two, or three...). But among the more intriguing is certainly the new S-System -- an update its pro-series medium format line. The sensor and accompanying board have all been refreshed, with the 30 x 44mm sensor cramming 37.5 megapixels into its expansive CCD surface. The 16-bit color depth is complimented by a wide ISO range of 100 to 1600, which should cover you for almost any imaginable application. A dual shutter design gives photographers the choice between the camera's built in shutter or the integrated one on the CS lens line, which allow for flash sync at shutter speeds as high as 1/1,000 of a second. Leica is touting the improved speed of its medium format internals, but with the ability to capture just 1.5 fps in continuous mode, it might not be the ideal action shooter. Still, the ability to capture 32 consecutive RAW images at full resolution, thanks to the 2GB of buffer memory, is quite impressive. The digital viewfinder is a three-inch LCD, capable of displaying 16 million colors representing the full sRGB color space. Of course, the VGA resolution isn't anything to write home about, but it should get the job done. The integrated two axis leveler, displayed on the viewfinder, should help avoid oddly angled portraits, while the integrated GPS receiver will let you keep track of every remote mountaintop you capture in full resolution majesty. Of course, no new camera product line would be complete without some lenses as well. In total four are launching alongside the new body, including the first zoom (30-90 MM F/3.5-5.6) and tilt/shift (120 MM F/5.6) members of the family. Rounding out the lineup is a 24mm superwide angle lens and a close-up accessory that shortens the focal length of one of the existing mounts by about three and a half feet. For more info, check out the source link.Filed under: CamerasLeica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Leica | Email this | Comments

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET


Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET
It's Monday, which means it is time for you to listen into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 5:30PM. Please be a part of it by reviewing the list of topics after the break, and then participating in the live chat too.Continue reading Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ETJoin the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Leica launching new Leica M in early 2013, stripped-down M-E available this month

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Leica launching new Leica M in early 2013, stripped-down M-E available this month


Leica launching new Leica M in early 2013, stripped-down M-E available this month
Do you need a stylish, undoubtedly expensive German camera early in 2013? Perhaps right now? Leica's got you covered on both fronts, announcing today that its Leica M line is finally getting an official followup to the venerable M9 rangefinder in "early 2013." The new M is outfitted with the company's first 24-megapixel Leica Max CMOS image sensor (à la the A99 and D600) -- what Leica calls "a completely new development in sensor technology." The M-E model (pictured after the break) comes paired with a slightly less-potent 18-megapixel CCD sensor, though both are full-frame (35mm equivalent) in size. Neither model comes with any additional numbers in their titles title, however -- that's a conscious decision on Leica's part to rework its naming policy. "In [the] future, Leica M and S model names will omit the number suffix to emphasize the enduring and long-term significance of the respective systems," the announcement says. We're calling it "The iPad 3 approach." The cameras were revealed along with a slew of new products that Leica's showing during Germany's Photokina convention, including a range of new accessories (the Leica R-Adapter M, the Leica EVF2 electronic viewfinder, the multifunctional handgrip-M with optional finger loops, and the Leica Microphone adapter set). Although there's no word on pricing for the new M, we'd expect it to sell for somewhere between a cool 7 to 10K given the $5,450 price of the M-E and the approximately $7,000 sticker tag on the M9 -- hey, at the very least both snag you the prestige of the red dot and a pro-bono copy of Adobe Lightroom. The M-E will be be available from Leica dealers before the month's out, while the M will ship out early next year -- both in your choice of black or black / silver. In the meantime, hit up the source link below for the full tech specs on both shooters.Continue reading Leica launching new Leica M in early 2013, stripped-down M-E available this monthFiled under: CamerasLeica launching new Leica M in early 2013, stripped-down M-E available this month originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Leica | Email this | Comments

AMD CFO Thomas Seifert calls it quits, Devinder Kumar takes his place on an inte...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:37 PM PDT

AMD CFO Thomas Seifert calls it quits, Devinder Kumar takes his place on an interim basis


AMD CFO Thomas Seifert calls it quits, Devinder Kumar takes his place on an interim basis
Advanced Micro Devices' Senior VP and Chief Financial Officer, Thomas Seifert, has decided to leave AMD three short years after joining the company. As you may recall, Seifert briefly took the reigns of AMD as interim CEO in early 2011, until the firm found a permanent replacement in Rory Read later that year. No word on why Seifert has decided to depart the chip maker -- other than "to pursue other opportunities" -- but we do know that Devinder Kumar, AMD's current Senior VP and corporate controller will replace him on an interim basis. The full announcement awaits in the PR after the break.Continue reading AMD CFO Thomas Seifert calls it quits, Devinder Kumar takes his place on an interim basisFiled under: Desktops, LaptopsAMD CFO Thomas Seifert calls it quits, Devinder Kumar takes his place on an interim basis originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Pegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Pegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn's monopoly


Pegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn's monopoly
While folks are waiting for their precious new iPhones to arrive on their doorsteps, word has it that the leaky iPad mini has unsurprisingly entered mass production, but with a twist. According to today's front page news on Taiwan's Economic Daily News, reports from two local securities firms claim that Pegatron's managed to nab a staggering 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders from Apple, meaning Foxconn is finally no longer the sole assembler of iPads. Together (plus component suppliers Foxlink, AUO, TPK and others), both companies will apparently be able to churn out up to 5 million iPad minis monthly. Then there's the iPhone 5 as well: the paper says at least 53 million units are expected to be shipped this year, therefore Apple's adding Pegatron to the assembling front line as early as Q4 in order to maintain a steady supply of products. Obviously we can't use this information alone to deduce whether Apple is moving away from Foxconn, but as long as people get their iDevices then it's all dandy.Filed under: Cellphones, TabletsPegatron reportedly nabs 50 to 60 percent of iPad mini orders, breaks up Foxconn's monopoly originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Economic Daily News (Chinese) | Email this | Comments

Best bars to watch football, Vegas style

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 02:37 PM PDT

Best bars to watch football, Vegas style


Best bars to watch football, Vegas style
It's football season in America folks! And for pigskin fans traveling to Las Vegas this season for work or play, here are some cool sports bars where you watch your favorite team score that touchdown!

HTC May Fire Back At Rivals With A 5-Inch Smartphone (The “One X 5?”) Of Its Own

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 01:32 PM PDT

HTC May Fire Back At Rivals With A 5-Inch Smartphone (The "One X 5?") Of Its Own


HTC May Fire Back At Rivals With A 5-Inch Smartphone (The "One X 5?") Of Its Own
Samsung and LG have already crossed the 5-inch smartphone screen barrier, and now it seems that HTC is planning to make a similar leap any day now. The folks at Engadget happened upon what appears to be an early press render of a hefty new HTC handheld -- supposedly dubbed the HTC One X 5 because of its sizable screen -- on Chinese microblogging site Sina Weibo. But what's that you say? The device in question looks a little familiar?

Nissan Leaf races Tesla Roadster at Sportsland

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 01:00 PM PDT

Nissan Leaf races Tesla Roadster at Sportsland


Nissan Leaf races Tesla Roadster at Sportsland
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Nissan, Tesla Motors, Racing Give Nissan some credit, here: the company is proudly publicizing coming in second. The Japanese automaker entered a souped-up Nissan Leaf in an all-electric-vehicle race at Japan's Sportsland Sugo earlier this month, with hopes of knocking off proverbial favorite Tesla in the 50-kilometer race. The Nissan Leaf Nismo RC was customized with a groovy, sleeker body as well as having its motor shifter around to make the car rear-wheel drive. The battery pack was moved to the middle for better handling. Additionally, Nissan added more crumple zones and automatic electric-power shut-down capabilities the event that the car got munched. The good news as that the car didn't. The bad news is that it finished second to a Tesla Roadster. "Tesla's speed on the straights was much more impressive than we anticipated," driver Tsugio Matsuda said (in translation). The racer did look like he enjoyed the challenge, though, as you can see in Nissan's six-minute video below.Continue reading Nissan Leaf races Tesla Roadster at SportslandNissan Leaf races Tesla Roadster at Sportsland originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Zorro Macsk review: instantly add touchscreen functionality to your 21.5-inch iMac

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:59 PM PDT

Zorro Macsk review: instantly add touchscreen functionality to your 21.5-inch iMac


Zorro Macsk review: instantly add touchscreen functionality to your 21.5-inch iMac
Over the years we've come across a few signs that pointed to the possibility of touchscreen-enabled iMacs, but Steve Jobs had already dismissed this as a possibility for current Mac form factors. Quoting the man at the "Back to the Mac" keynote from two years ago: "It gives great demo, but after a while your arm feels like it's going to fall off. Touch surfaces want to be horizontal." So perhaps our fantasy's still stuck in the "research project" phase. Luckily, the more adventurous touchscreen lovers can look to third-party solutions. For MacBooks you have Axiotron's Modbook, except you lose the keyboard and you can't perform the modification yourself. As for iMacs and Cinema Displays, we've been following Troll Touch for its resistive touchscreen replacement panels, but they aren't exactly affordable and most of them have to be installed by the company. Even its user-installable SlipCover series starts from $899, anyway. This leaves us with the Zorro Macsk, a cheekily named iMac accessory hailing from TMDtouch of Shenzhen, China. The 21.5-inch model is priced at just $199 on Amazon with no modifications required. Plus, it supports multitouch -- a glaring omission from Troll Touch's Mac lineup. So is this truly a bargain? Or is it just a case of "you get what you pay for?" Follow past the break to see how we got on with the Zorro Macsk.Gallery: Zorro Macsk reviewContinue reading Zorro Macsk review: instantly add touchscreen functionality to your 21.5-inch iMacFiled under: PeripheralsZorro Macsk review: instantly add touchscreen functionality to your 21.5-inch iMac originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Ford Recalls Edge for Leaking Fuel

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:59 PM PDT

Ford Recalls Edge for Leaking Fuel


Ford Recalls Edge for Leaking Fuel
Only 2012 Ecoboost models with 2.0-liter engines are affected.

Home appliances with apps

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:59 PM PDT

Home appliances with apps


Home appliances with apps
Here's a quick look at what some soon-to-be-released and already on-the-market smart appliances can do for you.

Editorial: We, the digitally naked

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Editorial: We, the digitally naked


Editorial: We, the digitally naked
The iPhone 5. It is taller, and has incremental improvements under the hood, and is shiny. (I'm staying away. Typing on glass is wrong.) Of more import, the smartphone you carry is more than a communication device; it is potentially a government surveillance enabler. To whatever extent that is the case (depending on whose public pronouncements you believe), latent digital snooping was reinforced on the same day as the iPhone event. Two days after that, Google announced its intention to build a "Do Not Track" option into the Chrome browser, giving users some shielding from a different type of rampant surveillance -- the type that creepily delivers knowingly targeted ads. The two issues differ in seriousness, but are related as privacy concerns. As our mobile and desktop devices get sexier, we become increasingly naked.Continue reading Editorial: We, the digitally nakedEditorial: We, the digitally naked originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

HTC's 5-inch behemoth phone spied in press render, may be called One X 5

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:28 PM PDT

HTC's 5-inch behemoth phone spied in press render, may be called One X 5


HTC's 5-inch behemoth phone spied in press render, may be called One X 5
Something big has been brewing at HTC, most often referred to as the DLX or by its less-than-flattering 6435LVW name. While there have been unconfirmed photos of prototypes floating around, a Sina Weibo user has posted what we have reason to believe is an authentic press image of the finished result: meet the One X 5. As the name and image suggest, the phablet-class device should be dominated by a 5-inch (and possibly 1080p) screen that makes even a regular One X look dainty. Internal details haven't been nailed down alongside the looks, although previous benchmarks have had it using a Snapdragon S4 that might ultimately be a quad-core S4 Pro. There's no immediate signs of a stylus or other tricks besides that sea of glass. We may not have long to wait before we find out, however. HTC just happens to have a New York City event planned for this Wednesday, and previously detected links between the 6435LVW and Verizon could see the One X 5 quickly reach the US if it's meant to show at that gathering -- although it might get another name change to fit into the Droid family.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileHTC's 5-inch behemoth phone spied in press render, may be called One X 5 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Sina Weibo (sign-in required) | Email this | Comments

Google buys Snapseed developer Nik Software, raises the eyebrows of Instagram sh...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Google buys Snapseed developer Nik Software, raises the eyebrows of Instagram shutterbugs


Google buys Snapseed developer Nik Software, raises the eyebrows of Instagram shutterbugs
Google makes a lot of acquisitions, some of them more important than others. Its latest purchase might skew towards the grander side, as it just bought imaging app developer Nik Software. While the company is known for pro photography apps like Capture NX and its Efex Pro series, the real prize might be Snapseed, Nik's simpler image tool for desktop and iOS users. Both Nik and Google's Senior Engineering VP Vic Gundotra are silent on the exact plans, but it doesn't take much to imagine a parallel between Facebook's buyout of Instagram and what Google is doing here: there's no direct, Google-run equivalent to Instagram's social photo service in Android or for Google+ users, and Nik's technology might bridge the gap. Whether or not Googlegram becomes a reality, the deal is likely to create waves among photographers of all kinds -- including those who've never bought a dedicated camera.Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Software, MobileGoogle buys Snapseed developer Nik Software, raises the eyebrows of Instagram shutterbugs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | Nik Software, Vic Gundotra (Google+) | Email this | Comments

Mississippi most miserable for motorists?

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Mississippi most miserable for motorists?


Mississippi most miserable for motorists?
Time to move north?

Ten Cars We Can’t Wait to Drive

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Ten Cars We Can't Wait to Drive


Ten Cars We Can't Wait to Drive
These machines have our editors ready to jump behind the wheel.

Is That Car Worth a Fortune?

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Is That Car Worth a Fortune?


Is That Car Worth a Fortune?
We compare some of today's expensive cars with low-priced competitors.

Ford champions reduction in rare earth metals in next-gen hybrids

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Ford champions reduction in rare earth metals in next-gen hybrids


Ford champions reduction in rare earth metals in next-gen hybrids
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Ford For the third-generation hybrid system powering the Fusion Hybrid and C-MAX Hybrid, Ford expects to be using about 500,000 pounds a year less of expensive and uncommon rare earth metals. Reduction of rare earth metals in the lithium-ion batteries and the hybrid system's electric machines lowers vehicle costs as Ford ramps up its production of hybrids and electric vehicles over the next years, allowing the automaker to offer more affordable, fuel-efficient vehicle choices to customers. Of course, since the reduction is partly due to the shift from nickel-metal hydride batteries to more efficient li-ion packs, this is in some ways an apples-to-oranges comparision. The rare earth metals neodymium, cerium, lanthanum and praseodymium were used in previous editions of Ford hybrids with their NiMH batteries. None of those four are used in Ford's new lithium-ion batteries. Ford is also reducing by 50 percent the amount of the most expensive rare earth metals that it acquires, dysprosium, by implementing a new diffusion process used in the magnetic manufacturing process of the magnets employed in the hybrid system's electric machines. Ford says the reduction of rare earth metals is important for both financial and physical reasons. The cost for the lithium-ion batteries for Ford's third-generation hybrid systems is reduced 30 percent from the previously used NiMH batteries. They weigh less (by about 50 percent) and don't need as much storage space since they are 25 to 30 percent smaller. This means better fuel efficiency - a projected 47 mpg for Fusion Hybrid and an EPA-certified 47 mpg for C-MAX Hybrid. In its press release, Ford neglected to mention yet another reason for reducing rare earth metals: geopolitics. About 95 percent of rare earth metals come from China. China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology can ban or severely limit the amount that will leave the country, a power that can be quite stressful for automakers needing access to the metals for their hybrids and electric vehicles.Continue reading Ford champions reduction in rare earth metals in next-gen hybridsFord champions reduction in rare earth metals in next-gen hybrids originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Box Accelerator may triple cloud upload speeds versus its rivals, comes to synci...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Box Accelerator may triple cloud upload speeds versus its rivals, comes to syncing apps soon (video)


Box Accelerator may triple cloud upload speeds versus its rivals, comes to syncing apps soon (video)
Upstream speeds are frequently the bottlenecks for cloud storage: an entire company might be held back waiting for that last presentation video to go online before the big meeting. Box wants much more parity through Accelerator, a custom infrastructure that should make uploads hum. It uses Amazon's EC2 for help, but the real magic comes through a mix of Box's own network and special prioritization. Accelerator goes beyond just location to factor in the browser, OS and other criteria that could affect a data packet's journey. The company claims through outside studies that its average 7MB/s speeds make it the upload king by a wide margin, to the tune of 2.7 times its fastest worldwide rival and 3.1 times any of its American counterparts. Peak speeds are up to 10 times faster than before, if you go by the company's word. Most of the focus is on corporate customers and speeding up access near the provider's ten global access points, but Box is planning both to ramp up performance in more areas and bring Accelerator to the company's syncing platforms in the near future -- an obvious lure for would-be Dropbox customers.Continue reading Box Accelerator may triple cloud upload speeds versus its rivals, comes to syncing apps soon (video)Filed under: Storage, InternetBox Accelerator may triple cloud upload speeds versus its rivals, comes to syncing apps soon (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 14:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | Box | Email this | Comments

Security researchers dissect Flame's handling program, find three new viruses 'a...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Security researchers dissect Flame's handling program, find three new viruses 'at large'


Security researchers dissect Flame's handling program, find three new viruses 'at large'
It seems that there's more than two out-of-control computer viruses roaming around the Middle East. Security researchers think that a further three could be operating "at large," with one positively identified on machines in Iran and Lebanon. Teams from Symantec and Kaspersky have separately found that the Flame malware had the electronic equivalent of a "handler," a program called NEWSFORYOU, which is also in charge of three viruses that are code-named SP, SPE and IP. The two teams have been unsuccessful in finding a sample of the trio for analysis and despite finding a cache of data on a command-and-control server, decoding it is "virtually impossible." While both security companies have declined to point a finger as to their origin, Reuters' sources suggest the United States, while The Washington Post has been told that the project was a joint-enterprise with Israel -- in keeping with the existing narrative that the pair were behind Stuxnet.Filed under: Networking, Internet, AltSecurity researchers dissect Flame's handling program, find three new viruses 'at large' originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters, Kaspersky, Symantec | Email this | Comments

Nokia cops to powering Amazon's mapping service

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Nokia cops to powering Amazon's mapping service


Nokia cops to powering Amazon's mapping service
Well, Amazon is being pretty tight lipped about the details of its mapping service, but Nokia isn't afraid to spill the beans. A spokesperson for the Finish company, Sebastian Kurme, told The Next Web that Amazon is indeed licensing the Nokia Location Platform for its latest Google-shunning product. We reached out as well and were fed the exact same official statement, confirming that Nokia is becoming an even bigger player in the mapping sphere. The platform is already the basis for Yahoo! Maps and a large portion of Bing's offerings as well. Not to mention Nokia Drive, the company's navigation software, is one of the crown jewels of the Windows Phone world. Check out the full statement from Nokia below. Amazon is licensing the Nokia Location Platform (NLP) for maps and geocoding. The Nokia Location Platform is the most advanced mobile location platform with a unique global footprint. It provides maps for almost 200 countries (with more than 100 of them navigable) and provides the best, automotive-grade map quality based on industry-leading technology and more than 20 years expertise in mapping. Amongst others, it is already powering Yahoo Maps, and increasingly also powering Bing Maps as well. Location is playing a central role in our strategy, and because of its global footprint, quality and completeness of performance (geocoding, routing, traffic) the Nokia Location Platform offers great opportunities for 3rd parties to build upon. Amazon´s decision to choose the Nokia Location Platform is further proof point that our competence in this space is a key differentiator also for other leading players in the industry to offer great location consumer experiences.Filed under: SoftwareNokia cops to powering Amazon's mapping service originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Next Web | | Email this | Comments

Slickdeals' best in tech for September 17th: 30-inch HP monitor, motherboard com...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Slickdeals' best in tech for September 17th: 30-inch HP monitor, motherboard combo and SSDs


Slickdeals' best in tech for September 17th: 30-inch HP monitor, motherboard combo and SSDs
Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases? Of course you are! In this round-up, we'll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You'll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won't stick around long. Still need to make some improvements to a machine you've got lying around after last week's group of component offerings? If so, here's another handful of discounted tech ready to meet your eager mouse clicks. For those not looking to alter their current setup, a 30-inch HP display gets quite the handsome price reduction as well. Don't get too comfortable, because these bad boys will be gone before you know it. Head on past the break to get started but just remember to include the requisite rebate forms should you need 'em.Continue reading Slickdeals' best in tech for September 17th: 30-inch HP monitor, motherboard combo and SSDsFiled under: Displays, Misc, StorageSlickdeals' best in tech for September 17th: 30-inch HP monitor, motherboard combo and SSDs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Slickdeals | Email this | Comments

Apple's new iPod touch, nano and shuffle now up for pre-order on Amazon

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Apple's new iPod touch, nano and shuffle now up for pre-order on Amazon


Apple's new iPod touch, nano and shuffle now up for pre-order on Amazon
Sure, all the talk of late is about Apple's shiny new iPhone 5, but let's not forget the company also unveiled a slew of fresh iPods back at the Yerba Buena Center this past week. And while the Cupertino outfit's had the music-friendly lineup for pre-order on its website from day one, folks can now start placing orders through Amazon as well. The only bad news is the revamped iPod touch shows an estimated shipping time of 3-5 weeks, while the "renanoed" nano and the tiny, colorful shuffle are both expected to be shipped in 2-5 weeks. As far as pricing goes, the MSRP tags are the same as Apple's -- though there is a better chance you could get them a bit quicker thanks to one of Amazon's renowned shipping options. Either way, you'll find 'em all at the source link below.Filed under: Misc, Portable Audio/Video, MobileApple's new iPod touch, nano and shuffle now up for pre-order on Amazon originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 13:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink CNET | Amazon | Email this | Comments

2014 Toyota Rav4 said to be losing iconic spare tire carrier

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:50 AM PDT

2014 Toyota Rav4 said to be losing iconic spare tire carrier


2014 Toyota Rav4 said to be losing iconic spare tire carrier
New baby truck doesn't have backpack?

Japan’s GREE Acquires Another U.S. Studio, App Ant, To Build Games For Western A...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Japan's GREE Acquires Another U.S. Studio, App Ant, To Build Games For Western Audiences


Japan's GREE Acquires Another U.S. Studio, App Ant, To Build Games For Western Audiences
GREE, the $4.7 billion mobile gaming giant from Japan that's trying to break into Western markets, just bought another American studio to bolster its first-party game development. The company acquired App Ant Studios for an undisclosed amount after working with the company on Android games. App Ant was co-founded by Brian Frederick and Paul Pierre, an artist and a UX designer who had done stints at Andreessen Horowitz-backed TinyCo, Storm8 and EA. All members of the team, including the four co-founders, are joining GREE. The iOS version of the company's main game Dino Life was only previously published in Canada, which is a popular testing ground for game developers before they launch to a broader audience. It gives them the chance to refine and optimize a game and identify any early problems with retention.

MasterCard Bets On NFC: Releases PayPass Developer Toolkit For Android, BlackBer...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:50 AM PDT

MasterCard Bets On NFC: Releases PayPass Developer Toolkit For Android, BlackBerry Platforms


MasterCard Bets On NFC: Releases PayPass Developer Toolkit For Android, BlackBerry Platforms
Apple decided to forgo NFC support with the release of the iPhone 5, but that hasn't stopped payments companies from continuing to invest in the space. MasterCard released a software development kit for its mobile PayPass technology with support for the Android and Blackberry OS 7 platforms. The toolkit will allow mobile operators and third-party developers the ability to integrate support for its "tap-and-go" contactless mobile payments solution into smartphones and other mobile applications.

Shazam now rides shotgun with any TV show in the US, gets cozier with Facebook

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Shazam now rides shotgun with any TV show in the US, gets cozier with Facebook


Shazam now rides shotgun with any TV show in the US, gets cozier with Facebook
Shazam doesn't want to let GetGlue control all our couch potato time -- it just rolled out an upgrade to its TV component that lets the mobile app provide social sharing, soundtrack and trivia details for nearly any TV show in the US, not just those deemed worthy of special attention. The app mirrors the program it's looking at -- we'll see stats instead of IMDb if we're watching hockey, for example. Whether or not attention is locked on the bigger screen in the living room, Shazam's little screen is making Facebook more a centerpiece of the experience. Media mavens can comment on friends' tagging habits and post their own tags to their Facebook timelines for all to see. The wider universe of TV shows should be available today, although we'll have to wait for an update in the "coming weeks" to broadcast our tastes in media with the rest of the world.Continue reading Shazam now rides shotgun with any TV show in the US, gets cozier with FacebookFiled under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment, Software, HDShazam now rides shotgun with any TV show in the US, gets cozier with Facebook originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | App Store, Google Play | Email this | Comments

Dreams, curiosity and a passion for what's next: picking the brain of Innovation...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Dreams, curiosity and a passion for what's next: picking the brain of Innovation Lab's Mads Thimmer


Dreams, curiosity and a passion for what's next: picking the brain of Innovation Lab's Mads Thimmer
Innovation. According to one Mads Thimmer, it's a word that held a great deal of mystery some 10-plus years ago, but today, "it's thrown around as a cliché." When you really get down to it, though, the art of innovating is a hugely delicate and complex one, fraught with frustration and a curious passion for never settling on the here and now. In covering the world of consumer technology, I've come to form my own understanding of what innovation is, what it isn't and how companies are embracing (or outright shunning) the idea. After an evening with the cofounder of Innovation Lab, however, I was rightfully ready to toss my own preconceived notions aside. Gallery: Innovation Lab in picturesContinue reading Dreams, curiosity and a passion for what's next: picking the brain of Innovation Lab's Mads ThimmerFiled under: MiscDreams, curiosity and a passion for what's next: picking the brain of Innovation Lab's Mads Thimmer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Innovation Lab | Email this | Comments

Microsoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on...

Posted: 17 Sep 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Microsoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on October 25th


Microsoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on October 25th
It's been a long time coming, but Microsoft has finally sent out the invites for its Windows 8 launch event. As you can see, Redmond's new multi-faceted OS will be officially revealed in Gotham on October 25th. Microsoft isn't giving us any details about the celebration itself, but rest assured, we'll be bringing all the action to you live when the Win 8 party gets poppin'.Filed under: SoftwareMicrosoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on October 25th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 17 Sep 2012 12:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments