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Alt-week 9.22.12: Quantum Scotch tape, moving walls and scientific beer

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 03:12 PM PDT

Alt-week 9.22.12: Quantum Scotch tape, moving walls and scientific beer


Alt-week 9.22.12: Quantum Scotch tape, moving walls and scientific beer
Alt-week peels back the covers on some of the more curious sci-tech stories from the last seven days. Sometimes, here at alt.engadget.com, we're literally on the bleeding edge of technology. We get to explore concepts and ideas that are almost nebular in nature. Not this week though, where there's a distinct utilitarian aroma in the air. The glittery overcoat of future science is replaced by the rolled-up sleeves of good old-fashioned engineering. A bit of sticky tape, a proof of concept omnidirectional bike and a hardware matrix wall. After all that, you'll probably want a beer to wash it down with. Fortunately for you, it's all here. This is alt-week.Continue reading Alt-week 9.22.12: Quantum Scotch tape, moving walls and scientific beerFiled under: Science, Internet, AltAlt-week 9.22.12: Quantum Scotch tape, moving walls and scientific beer originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

The Rise Of The Mobile-Social-Vertical Marketplace

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 02:07 PM PDT

The Rise Of The Mobile-Social-Vertical Marketplace


The Rise Of The Mobile-Social-Vertical Marketplace
Editor's note: Navin Chaddha is a Managing Director at Mayfield Fund, a global early-stage venture capital firm with over $3 billion under management, whose portfolio companies leverage the drivers of cloud/SaaS, mobile, social, energytech and big data. Some current Mayfield Fund investments include Appcelerator, Fab, Marketo, Poshmark, Solarcity, and Zimride. The U.S. e-commerce market is estimated at $200 billion and is still projected to account for only 9 percent of total retail by 2016 (source: Forrester Research Feb. 2012 U.S. Online Retail forecast). We believe there is ample room for growth, and much of it will come from marketplaces.

EDTA: Yes, federal tax incentives spur alt-fuel vehicle sales

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 01:35 PM PDT

EDTA: Yes, federal tax incentives spur alt-fuel vehicle sales


EDTA: Yes, federal tax incentives spur alt-fuel vehicle sales
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, MPG, Legislation and Policy You won't say it, but we will. That's what the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA) appears to be saying in a response to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report on electric-drive vehicle incentives and their effect on vehicle sales. While the CBO report stayed away from estimating what percentage of plug-in purchases stemmed from federal tax incentives, the EDTA made sure to highlight the idea that "tax incentives can help move electric drive into the mainstream and reduce gasoline use and emissions." The CBO said in a report released Thursday that the federal government will spend about $7.5 billion on policies that will promote electric-drive vehicles, and that about a quarter of that amount will go directly towards vehicle-purchase tax credits. The federal government gives a tax credit worth up to $7,500 to those who buy plug-ins such as the Nissan Leaf, Chevrolet Volt or Toyota Prius Plug-In. Pro- and anti-alt-fuel vehicle incentive rhetoric is heating up in advance of November's presidential election. Earlier this month, the Carnegie Endowment published a paper saying that electric-drive vehicle sales momentum is dependent on federal and local government incentives. Meanwhile, publications such as Forbes have been slamming the federal government for providing direct and indirect financial support towards sales of the Chevrolet Volt, which the publication recently termed a "scam." We've got the EDTA statement below.Continue reading EDTA: Yes, federal tax incentives spur alt-fuel vehicle salesEDTA: Yes, federal tax incentives spur alt-fuel vehicle sales originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

HTC's Windows Phone 8 press event now available to watch online (video)

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 12:55 PM PDT

HTC's Windows Phone 8 press event now available to watch online (video)


HTC's Windows Phone 8 press event now available to watch online (video)
Love you some Windows Phone? Big fan of HTC? Well, then, we imagine this has been a good week for you! If you missed our coverage from New York as it happened, first of all, shame on you. But, we'll forgive you, and as a special treat even point you to a video of the whole event online. Simply head past the break for the goods, and if you don't want to know what happens, don't click on any of the earlier links in this post. Too late for spoilers? Okay, they announce new phones!Continue reading HTC's Windows Phone 8 press event now available to watch online (video)Filed under: Cellphones, MobileHTC's Windows Phone 8 press event now available to watch online (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 15:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Fly Or Die: iPhone 5

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 12:21 PM PDT

Fly Or Die: iPhone 5


Fly Or Die: iPhone 5
You'd think that doing an iPhone 5 Fly Or Die would be a piece of cake, what with 2 million pre-orders in 24 hours, but it's not so simple. All the complaining of boredom and slight lack of innovation out of Apple... well, it's not too far off of the truth. Apple took a huge risk with the original iPhone, and even with the iPod. But it turns out that those products changed their respective industries. And the iPhone, in particular, is the company's most profitable product ever, usurping the iPod. Now, Apple is the most valuable publicly traded company in the world, and while they'll take smaller risks with products like the iPad, there's no reason to make a major change to their shining star.

Twitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces b...

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 11:47 AM PDT

Twitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces belief in syndication


Twitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces belief in syndication
Twitter has ruffled a few feathers recently, so when CEO Dick Costolo took the stage at the Online News Association conference in San Francisco, he took the opportunity to put some minds at rest. First he dismissed the idea that the service would become a media company by forcing users to the site or official app for content, before reasserting his belief in syndication. Costolo then went on to imply that the reason behind the tighter (and unpopular) API controls was ensuring quality -- stating that Twitter would reach its full potential now there's more control over how tweets are delivered. With boots strapped, we can look forward to some new features, such as the option to curate messages that are published (such as during live events) plus tweets with interactive features like polls during live sports games. The famous 140 character limit is to remain, but will also serve as a "caption for additional functionality." Perhaps of most interest to disenfranchised developers, however, was the mention of application functionality in tweets, where short messages could contain small interactive apps. Something for devs to get potentially get back on board with? We hope so. But until further details unfold, we're still left considering our options.Filed under: InternetTwitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces belief in syndication originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters | Email this | Comments

Apple’s $707M, U.S. Sales Ban Filings Against Samsung Underscore One Of Apple’s...

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 11:47 AM PDT

Apple's $707M, U.S. Sales Ban Filings Against Samsung Underscore One Of Apple's Biggest Concerns


Apple's $707M, U.S. Sales Ban Filings Against Samsung Underscore One Of Apple's Biggest Concerns
Late on Friday night in California, Apple made more legal filings against Samsung (we've embedded them below), in which it is requesting a further $707 million in damages related to the $1.05 billion verdict against Samsung in Apple's patent case -- and along with it, a request for a sales ban on all of Samsung's Android handsets -- potentially far more damaging to Samsung longer term. The text of one of the filings makes a couple of references to something that is of great concern to Apple, and is particularly timely given that the filing was made just as Apple went into its first weekend of retail iPhone 5 sales: it doesn't want Samsung to get an edge on brand loyalty among first-time smartphone buyers, which it considers a "highly coveted group."

iPhone 5 Jailbroken According To iOS Hacker @chpwn

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 11:14 AM PDT

iPhone 5 Jailbroken According To iOS Hacker @chpwn


iPhone 5 Jailbroken According To iOS Hacker @chpwn
Grant Paul AKA @chpwn has posted the first screenshots of a jailbroken iPhone 5, taller screens and all. While the method isn't public yet, chpwn has posted screenshots of the "alt" App Store Cydia running at full iPhone 5 resolution.

AmEx, Starbucks announce plans for Passbook integration: both live by end of the...

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 11:14 AM PDT

AmEx, Starbucks announce plans for Passbook integration: both live by end of the month


AmEx, Starbucks announce plans for Passbook integration: both live by end of the month
When it launched with iOS 6 this Wednesday, Apple's Passbook mobile-ticketing feature boasted a handful of high-profile partners -- including Fandango, Live Nation, Lufthansa and Ticketmaster -- but that list still leaves plenty of room for fleshing out. According to Venture Beat, AmEx is launching integration with Passbook later today. The credit card company's Passbook functionality will include notifications for new account transactions, along with the ability to view your current balance and redeem membership rewards points. The service can also use smartphones' location to verify charges flagged as suspicious. Starbucks, which was featured in an early Passbook demo at WWDC, also announced the timeline for its integration with the service, tweeting today that an "update is coming at the end of the month" and offering no further details. Judging by Apple's earlier previews, Passbook will let customers pay with a Starbucks card. The coffee chain's Passbook functionality looks to be quite similar to its partnership with Square, which will be the go-to mobile payments option for non-iOS customers when it launches this fall.Filed under: Cellphones, SoftwareAmEx, Starbucks announce plans for Passbook integration: both live by end of the month originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink 9to5Mac | Venture Beat | Email this | Comments

Check Out Highlights From Our Live Coverage Of The iPhone 5 Launch [TCTV]

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 10:41 AM PDT

Check Out Highlights From Our Live Coverage Of The iPhone 5 Launch [TCTV]


Check Out Highlights From Our Live Coverage Of The iPhone 5 Launch [TCTV]
There are very few things that will get me out of bed at 5am: a family tragedy, more than $100,000 in cash, and a new iPhone. Of course, Matt and I were there to cover the launch of the iPhone 5 live, but we weren't the only early risers yesterday. Thousands of people, including fanboys, brands, and members of the media (not to mention Apple geniuses) were at Apple's Fifth Ave. flagship store in NYC at the crack of dawn. Yes, all for a phone.

Alibaba spins out Aliyun team with $200 million investment, pep talk

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 10:09 AM PDT

Alibaba spins out Aliyun team with $200 million investment, pep talk


Alibaba spins out Aliyun team with $200 million investment, pep talk
You can imagine that the team building Alibaba's Aliyun mobile OS must have hurt feelings following Google's accusations that Aliyun is just a corruption of Android. Alibaba chief Jack Ma is keen to restore some of that wounded pride, at least on the surface. The CEO has used a since-confirmed staff memo to spin out Aliyun as a separate entity that will "safeguard the healthy growth" of the platform and Alibaba's mobile strategy. It's not solely an instance of tough love, either: Alibaba is putting $200 million into the new firm and will use executive Wang Jian as a link between the two sides, having him serve as the CTO for both companies. With that in mind, Ma's ultimate intentions aren't clear. While the separation may be a sign of a tighter focus on software, it also reduces the impact for Alibaba if anything drags Aliyun down -- and either motivation would be helpful for a company devoted to the web before anything else.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileAlibaba spins out Aliyun team with $200 million investment, pep talk originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | TechInAsia | Email this | Comments

Nikkei: Amazon to launch Kindle in Japan 'early October'

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 09:01 AM PDT

Nikkei: Amazon to launch Kindle in Japan 'early October'


Nikkei: Amazon to launch Kindle in Japan 'early October'
If it feels like we've heard about Amazon's intention to punch through the Japanese wall with Kindle before, it's because we have. However, if a new report on Reuters via The Nikkei is to be believed, it could finally be getting closer. It's said that the internet retailer had planned to launch its e-reader line in September, but supply chain problems put paid to that. Now we're told it'll land in "early October" with Amazon hurriedly securing Japanese content in time for the busy end of year sales period. The Kindle's still not out of the woods just yet though, as it's also been suggested that publishers are being asked to change data formats for their content, which is ripe for causing another bottleneck, should they not comply in time. Sadly, given the history of this tale, we're not expecting Japanese farm owners to be making any irrational bets just yet.Nikkei: Amazon to launch Kindle in Japan 'early October' originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters | Email this | Comments

W3C says HTML 5 will be finalized in 2014, HTML 5.1 to follow in 2016

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 08:28 AM PDT

W3C says HTML 5 will be finalized in 2014, HTML 5.1 to follow in 2016


W3C says HTML 5 will be finalized in 2014, HTML 5.1 to follow in 2016
HTML 5 has been a buzz word around the interwebs for so long you'd be forgiven if you thought it was a well-established standard looking for a successor. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth. The World Wide Web Consortium (W3C), which helps establish the primary standards used online, didn't actually intend to complete HTML 5 until 2022. Thankfully, the group has reconsidered that seemingly absurd timeline and now plans to have this whole mess wrapped up by the end of 2014. The revised plan calls for an HTML 5 Candidate Recommendation (sort of like a feature-frozen beta) to be submitted by the end of 2012, before being finalized in 2014. All existing bits of the standard that are unstable or that suffer interoperability problems will be pulled from that candidate and pushed to a draft version of HTML 5.1. While HTML 5 is being completed, its evolutionary successor will begin the process of marching towards standardization, with a target completion date of 2016. For a more detailed exploration of the future of HTML hit up the source link.Filed under: InternetW3C says HTML 5 will be finalized in 2014, HTML 5.1 to follow in 2016 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 10:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Ars Technica | W3C | Email this | Comments

Huawei's Windows Phone 8 handset outed as Ascend W1, supposed launch window surf...

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 07:24 AM PDT

Huawei's Windows Phone 8 handset outed as Ascend W1, supposed launch window surfaces


Huawei's Windows Phone 8 handset outed as Ascend W1, supposed launch window surfaces
HTC, Nokia and Samsung have each showcased their initial volley of Windows Phone 8 handsets, but Huawei has yet to reveal the Ascend hardware it promised would run Microsoft's smartphone OS. The firm's Richard Yu took to the social network Sina Weibo and outed the device as the Ascend W1 earlier this week, but kept other specifics under wraps. Citing sources from within the company, Chinese language outlet Winp is now claiming that the W1 will ship between November and December, carry a price tag of 2,000 RMB ($317) and arrive in black, blue, pink and white hues. Though a September 25th unveiling is also rumored, Yu mentioned that Huawei will make it a habit of launching phones as they're unveiled, so it may be a while before the curtain is fully pulled back if the November / December window is correct.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileHuawei's Windows Phone 8 handset outed as Ascend W1, supposed launch window surfaces originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 09:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Winp (Translated) | Richard Yu (Sina Weibo) | Email this | Comments

New Mexico's Earthship homes are a world away from traditional living

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 06:19 AM PDT

New Mexico's Earthship homes are a world away from traditional living


New Mexico's Earthship homes are a world away from traditional living
This is the second of a five-part series called "Off the Grid," in which we explore environmentally-sustainable, self-sufficient communities across the globe. We'll attempt to answer the question: Is green, off-grid living our future? This week, we take a look at an Earthship community in the deserts of New Mexico in the United States.

Electric Cowboy rides Zero S, sets speed records on Bonneville Salt Flats

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 05:46 AM PDT

Electric Cowboy rides Zero S, sets speed records on Bonneville Salt Flats


Electric Cowboy rides Zero S, sets speed records on Bonneville Salt Flats
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, On Two Wheels, Racing Brandon Nozaki Miller - A.K.A. the Electric Cowboy - is on a mission: to prove you don't need big-time money to have big-time fun competing on an electric motorcycle. To help make his case, he's just set several land speed records on the Bonneville Salt Flats.Aboard his Zero S steed (affectionately named Foxie Cleopatra), he reached an averaged speed of 101.652 miles per hour over a mile distance, placing himself in the record books of both the FIM (Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme) and AMA (American Motorcyclist Association), in the category of electric motorcycles under 150 kilograms. The effort also landed him the FIM record for the kilometer distance at 102.281 miles per hour. Pretty cool, right? But this leads us to an obvious question: how do you get a battery-powered bike that's rated for a top speed of 88 mph to break the ton? Answer: Modifications. Lots of them. Perhaps the biggest gain came from a simple swap of the stock rear 108-tooth sprocket with a slightly smaller 98-tooth disc. Other hardware changes included the addition of a steering damper and other bits to make it AMA compliant at the higher speeds, as well as little tricks like sawing off over five inches from his handlebars. The Cowboy also employed some high tech savvy in his high-speed bid. Hacking into the bike's controller, he bumped up all the parameters, especially torque in upper range, to feed more power from the Zero ZF6 pack. While this is risky business - the magnets in permanent magnet motors can lose their attractive/repulsive properties if exposed to too much heat - Miller managed to come out on the winning end of the equation. Good thing, because after the benefit of some TLC from the crew down at Hollywood Electrics and a new set of handlebars, Foxie is going up against the gassers of the Chuckwalla Valley Motorcycle Association this weekend. Though Miller wouldn't predict how he would fare against the 250cc bikes, we expect he will, at least, have lots fun while spreading his EV-positive message.Electric Cowboy rides Zero S, sets speed records on Bonneville Salt Flats originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 08:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Microsoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks no...

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 04:07 AM PDT

Microsoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks nostalgia (video)


Microsoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks nostalgia (video)
Many who've been following Microsoft's tablet efforts for years will have a soft spot for the Courier, a creative-focused device axed because it didn't fit the Windows puzzle. However, it looks like you just can't keep a clever idea down. Developers at Microsoft have revived the dream through Project Austin, a Windows 8 app based around the visual concept of a notebook. Pen aficionados can choose different paper types and paste in photos, but they're deliberately kept away from typing, searching and other elements that would complicate the idea. It should sound familiar: it's a rough (if possibly unintentional) Windows doppelganger to FiftyThree's Paper for iPad, which itself was designed by some of the former Courier team. A company spokesperson won't say if or when Project Austin will be available in a complete form for the public, although there's not much point until Windows 8 arrives on October 26th. Thankfully, programmers keen to see what Courier might have been -- if just in bits and pieces -- can already download the source code for themselves.Continue reading Microsoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks nostalgia (video)Filed under: Tablets, SoftwareMicrosoft resurrects Courier through Project Austin app for Windows 8, sparks nostalgia (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 06:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Visual C++ Team Blog, ZDNet | Project Austin (CodePlex) | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless now available to order

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 01:52 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless now available to order


Samsung Galaxy S III Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless now available to order
Ever since the bootloader of the Galaxy S III for Verizon Wireless was cracked wide open, there's much less of a clamor for the Developer Edition of the handset from Samsung. That said, the unsubsidized smartphone is now available to purchase -- for backorder, anyway -- directly from the manufacturer, which gives all owners the ability to easily unlock the phone's bootloader and thus delight in the world of custom ROMs. As of now, only the Pebble Blue variant is available, but purchasers may choose from the 16GB ($600) or 32GB ($650) versions. We still maintain that Verizon Wireless gave its subscribers a pretty raw deal with the Galaxy S III, as all other carriers left it to the owner's discretion of whether to unlock their phone's bootloader. We wouldn't expect Big Red to change its tune any time soon, but you can take solace knowing that the hacking community and manufacturers have your back.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileSamsung Galaxy S III Developer Edition for Verizon Wireless now available to order originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 04:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Droid Life, Phandroid | Samsung | Email this | Comments

Apple seeks additional $535 million, permanent injunctions in patent case agains...

Posted: 22 Sep 2012 12:15 AM PDT

Apple seeks additional $535 million, permanent injunctions in patent case against Samsung


Apple seeks additional $535 million, permanent injunctions in patent case against Samsung
In a court filing late Friday night Apple has requested the court enhance the $1.05 billion in damages a jury awarded it from Samsung for their patent lawsuit in California. FOSS Patents' Florian Mueller has a breakdown of the figures, revealing that Apple has chosen to seek enhancement just on what the jury deemed "willful" patent infringement to the tune of $135 million (less than the 3x amount it could have pursued) plus an additional $400 million for infringement of trade dress. That adds up to a total $1,585,104,706 it's now seeking from Samsung, plus, as Reuters reporter Dan Levine notes, the expected request for permanent injunctions. That could cover more than the products mentioned in the lawsuit, as Mueller also points out Apple is asking for an injunction against other products with similar features, which could extend to devices like the Galaxy S III. As usual, it's all still far from over and the figures could change, but Samsung is probably just hoping Apple's lawyers use iOS 6 Maps for their next trip to the courtroom.Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, MobileApple seeks additional $535 million, permanent injunctions in patent case against Samsung originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 03:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FOSS Patents, Dan Levine (Twitter) | Email this | Comments

Boeing 747-8, 777 to join 787 in support for in-flight cellphone use and WiFi, l...

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 11:39 PM PDT

Boeing 747-8, 777 to join 787 in support for in-flight cellphone use and WiFi, like it or not


Boeing 747-8, 777 to join 787 in support for in-flight cellphone use and WiFi, like it or not
The more cynical among us would argue that allowing cellphones in-flight is only a guarantee of an even more unpleasant trip, at least for anyone wanting a distraction-free cabin. There must still be a few optimists: Boeing is promising that future production runs of the 747-8 and 777 will have the necessary support for in-flight cellphone use, live TV and internet access that comes through either headrest screens or WiFi. Aircraft with the upgrade should roll off the production lines before the end of 2013, and they'll be following a slight change to the 787 later this year that makes the technology support a common option. Some of us may wind up reaching for the earplugs in countries where regulators approve in-air wireless, but there's definite upsides for all but the biggest curmudgeons -- Boeing's moves could lead to more ubiquitous in-flight WiFi next year, on top of ready-made wireless media streaming due in 2014.Continue reading Boeing 747-8, 777 to join 787 in support for in-flight cellphone use and WiFi, like it or notFiled under: Cellphones, TransportationBoeing 747-8, 777 to join 787 in support for in-flight cellphone use and WiFi, like it or not originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 02:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Gizmodo | Tecca | Email this | Comments

WiFi Alliance certificate teases Tizen flavored Samsung Galaxy S III

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 11:04 PM PDT

WiFi Alliance certificate teases Tizen flavored Samsung Galaxy S III


WiFi Alliance certificate teases Tizen flavored Samsung Galaxy S III
Ever wondered what Samsung's flagship Galaxy S III phone might be like, if it ran another OS? Okay, arguably something along those lines is already under way, but if a curious WiFi Alliance certification entry is to be understood, Tizen might have made its way on to the phone already. The hook here is the product name. The GS III also goes by the less snappy moniker of GT-I9300, and it's the appearance of GT-I9300_TIZEN in the certification list that has got chins wagging. Of course, a stamp from the WiFI Alliance means little out here in the real world, where everything is still looking rather Android, but it doesn't hurt to imagine the Koreans experimenting with idea, and it wouldn't be the first time either.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileWiFi Alliance certificate teases Tizen flavored Samsung Galaxy S III originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Sammy Hub | WiFi Alliance | Email this | Comments

SpaceX's 'Grasshopper' vertical takeoff / vertical landing rocket takes its firs...

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 10:31 PM PDT

SpaceX's 'Grasshopper' vertical takeoff / vertical landing rocket takes its first small leap (video)


SpaceX's 'Grasshopper' vertical takeoff / vertical landing rocket takes its first small leap (video)
This test-firing may not match the flame of earlier demonstrations, but SpaceX CEO Elon Musk tweeted out a brief eight-second video of another setup it's testing, the "Grasshopper" reusable vertical takeoff, vertical landing rocket. While the first hop would've been shamed in any interstellar dunk contest, future tests will range in height from a few hundred feet to two miles. The goal is to eventually create a reusable first stage for its Falcon 9 rocket, able to land safely instead of crashing into the sea and damaged beyond repair. Hit the more coverage links for a few more details on the project as well as pictures of it at the Texas test site, or check after the break to see the video.Continue reading SpaceX's 'Grasshopper' vertical takeoff / vertical landing rocket takes its first small leap (video)Filed under: Transportation, Science, AltSpaceX's 'Grasshopper' vertical takeoff / vertical landing rocket takes its first small leap (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 Sep 2012 00:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Elon Musk (Twitter), yfrog | Email this | Comments

GMC Canyon replacement confirmed

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:59 PM PDT

GMC Canyon replacement confirmed


GMC Canyon replacement confirmed
Will join Chevy Colorado next year.

5 expensive supercar smashups

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 09:26 PM PDT

5 expensive supercar smashups


5 expensive supercar smashups
That's gotta hurt...the bank account.

YouTube brings interactive quizzes to videos with Questions Editor beta

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:53 PM PDT

YouTube brings interactive quizzes to videos with Questions Editor beta


YouTube brings interactive quizzes to videos with Questions Editor beta
Feel like something's missing from your YouTube viewing experience -- like some good 'ol multiple-choice questions? The chronic learners among us will be happy to hear that the site is testing an interactive -- and potentially educational -- feature that lets users add quizzes to their clips. A new page on the YouTube site describes a "Video Questions Editor Beta," which lets channel owners display multiple-choice questions on top of their videos as they play. The page is pretty blank at the moment, but the beta is up and running for those who opt in. Don't get too excited, though: YouTube's disclaimer states the feature "represents work in progress," and "there is no plan for long-term support of the feature."Filed under: InternetYouTube brings interactive quizzes to videos with Questions Editor beta originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 23:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | | Email this | Comments

Microsoft issues security patches for Flash vulnerabilities in Windows 8 and Int...

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 08:21 PM PDT

Microsoft issues security patches for Flash vulnerabilities in Windows 8 and Internet Explorer


Microsoft issues security patches for Flash vulnerabilities in Windows 8 and Internet Explorer
As promised, Microsoft is issuing a security patch for a Flash vulnerability on Windows 8 in Internet Explorer 10. Though the operating system has yet to see its official public release, researchers testing the RTM version found a bug that could cause Flash to crash and allow for attackers to take control of a user's machine. Additionally, the company is rolling out an update to address a security hole in Internet Explorer versions 7 and 8 on Windows XP -- and IE 9 on Windows 7 and Windows Vista -- which left the door open for hackers to spread malware via a specially designed Flash animation. Both security patches are available via Microsoft's Windows Update service.Filed under: Internet, SoftwareMicrosoft issues security patches for Flash vulnerabilities in Windows 8 and Internet Explorer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The Verge | | Email this | Comments

Skyhook sues Google for patent infringement... again

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:14 PM PDT

Skyhook sues Google for patent infringement... again


Skyhook sues Google for patent infringement... again
Last time Google found itself in court proceedings opposite Skyhook, it was facing anticompetitive and IP legal claims for forcing Android OEMs to use Google's location services. Yesterday, Skyhook filed a new complaint alleging that Google is infringing nine of its patents. FOSS Patents reports that the IP in question is, like last time, all about geolocation technology. The patents cover various aspects of a WLAN-based positioning system, and all but one of them were granted after the prior lawsuit, hence the new legal action. We've yet to hear Google's side of the story, but you can take a peek at Skyhook's airing of grievances at the source below.Filed under: Cellphones, Software, MobileSkyhook sues Google for patent infringement... again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 22:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink FOSS Patents | Complaint (PDF) | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now on sale in Canada for $499

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 07:14 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now on sale in Canada for $499


Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now on sale in Canada for $499
After landing on American store shelves just a few short weeks ago, the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 has officially gone on sale in the Great White North. Priced at $499, the Galaxy Note 10.1 features a 10.1-inch display, a 1.4GHz quad-core Exynos 4 quad processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a 1.9-megapixel front shooter for placing video calls. Sadly, the Galaxy Note 10.1 ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but Sammy has promised that it'll be blessed with Jelly Bean "very soon." In addition to its snazzy innards, the Galaxy Note 10.1 includes its signature S-Pen and offers 50GB of free storage from Dropbox for two years. If you think this sounds like all that and a bag of chips plate of poutine, you can purchase the Galaxy Note 10.1 at Staples and other major Canadian retailers.Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now on sale in Canada for $499Filed under: Tablets, Wireless, MobileSamsung Galaxy Note 10.1 now on sale in Canada for $499 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink MobileSyrup | CNW | Email this | Comments

iPhone 5 jailbreak complete, not yet ready for public consumption

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 06:10 PM PDT

iPhone 5 jailbreak complete, not yet ready for public consumption


iPhone 5 jailbreak complete, not yet ready for public consumption
You knew that the hackers of the world would be anxious to jailbreak their fresh new iPhone 5s, and the feat's been accomplished just a day after older hardware running iOS 6 was similarly set free. Grant Paul posted the picture you see above on Twitter, confirming his new, elongated iPhone is, indeed, running Cydia. Unfortunately, the jailbreak isn't available to the rest of us just yet, but it shouldn't be long before the masses gain access, too. Viva la liberté! Filed under: Cellphones, Software, MobileiPhone 5 jailbreak complete, not yet ready for public consumption originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Grant Paul (Twitter) | Email this | Comments

Lenovo ThinkPad 2 pegged for October 26th release, with a $799 price tag

Posted: 21 Sep 2012 05:38 PM PDT

Lenovo ThinkPad 2 pegged for October 26th release, with a $799 price tag


Lenovo ThinkPad 2 pegged for October 26th release, with a $799 price tag
In the land of tweets and tell-alls, keeping privileged information on the down-low is next to impossible. Oddly enough, pricing and release details for the ThinkPad 2 didn't require much espionage. At last night's PepCom event, Lenovo reps told WP Central that the Windows 8-powered slab will be available on October 26th for $799. This price point might be a tad on the high side for some, but it does include the tablet's optional keyboard. As a refresher, the ThinkPad 2 sports a 10.1-inch IPS display, an Intel Atom processor, NFC, all powered by an alleged 10 hour battery. For the data gluttons out there, AT&T's LTE is on the menu stateside. Whether or not this pricing and release information holds true, we'll still have to what else surfaces before making a final decision this holiday season.Filed under: TabletsLenovo ThinkPad 2 pegged for October 26th release, with a $799 price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2012 20:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | WP Central | Email this | Comments