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Ford builds sweet 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford [w/video]

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 03:13 PM PDT

Ford builds sweet 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford [w/video]


Ford builds sweet 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford [w/video]
Filed under: MPG, Ford, RacingFord has announced a new version of its spec racer that pushes the bounds of what small-displacement, turbocharged engines can do. Formula Ford, as the name suggests, is a single-seat, open wheel race car powered by a (you guessed it) Ford powerplant. As the cars are made of lightweight materials, the usual Formula Ford engine is a 1.6-liter mill, but this particular racer has been fitted with the 2012 International Engine of the Year, the 1.0-liter EcoBoost inline-three. This particular Formula Ford has also been converted to road use and has been testing on Germany's famed Nürburgring. There, it recorded the 11th-fastest lap ever at the 'Ring. At 7 minutes, 22 seconds, it was faster around the famed German track than the Ferrari Enzo, Lamborghini Aventador and Pagani Zonda. This particular 1.0-liter engine has been tuned to put out 202 horsepower, making this feat of beating the aforementioned supercars around the 'Ring even more impressive. The Formula Ford EcoBoost also has an unofficial top speed of 158.8 miles per hour, can get from zero to 60 mph in less then four seconds and can achieve 118 miles per gallon... at 35 mph. Check out the press release and video below to learn more about this exciting vehicle and the other Ford models in which this powerplant may soon find itself.Continue reading Ford builds sweet 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford [w/video]Ford builds sweet 1.0-liter EcoBoost-powered Formula Ford [w/video] originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:54:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Forget About “iPhone 5″, Leaked Image Shows Packaging For “The New iPhone”

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 03:13 PM PDT

Forget About "iPhone 5″, Leaked Image Shows Packaging For "The New iPhone"


Forget About "iPhone 5″, Leaked Image Shows Packaging For "The New iPhone"
The next iPhone will be called simply "iPhone" if this pic is to be believed. Published by iPhonenieuwsblog.nl, the image is reportedly of the next, ahem, new iPhone's packaging fresh off a massive printing press. And within, clear as day, is the new iPhone with five vertical rows of icons and the wording "The New iPhone." Gone is the numerical designation that's been with the iPhone for the last four generations. Apple is making it as simple as possible with the next iPhone -- and this will likely be confusing to a lot of people.

Sony Xperia T shown on UK's Phones4U... with AT&T branding

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 03:13 PM PDT

Sony Xperia T shown on UK's Phones4U... with AT&T branding


Sony Xperia T shown on UK's Phones4U... with AT&T branding
Seeing the trademark AT&T globe brandished on the front of the Sony Xperia T may simply pass as a pleasant surprise for US customers if it were leaked through a Stateside e-tailer, but the GSM giant's logo popping up on a UK website is more of a head-scratcher. Yet, as you can see in the shot above, the Phones4U image of the new Xperia flagship (likely the TX, in this case) sports the famous icon below the screen, in place of the traditional Xperia branding. To add more fuel to the rumor fire, the back of the AT&T-ized variant is broken up into three segments, setting it apart from the international version's one-piece. Naturally we remain skeptics on the matter, but the two pieces of evidence at least hold a little more weight than your standard website blunder.Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobileSony Xperia T shown on UK's Phones4U... with AT&T branding originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Android Central | Phones4U | Email this | Comments

'Ugliest mansion in America' hits market for $5.88 million

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 03:13 PM PDT

'Ugliest mansion in America' hits market for $5.88 million


'Ugliest mansion in America' hits market for $5.88 million
'Gas Station' mansion in Lake Success, N.Y., called the ugliest in America, goes up for sale at $5.88 million.

Huawei's D1 Quad now available in China for $425 unsubsidized

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 02:45 PM PDT

Huawei's D1 Quad now available in China for $425 unsubsidized


Huawei's D1 Quad now available in China for $425 unsubsidized
Following the MediaPad 10 FHD quad-core tablet, Huawei's also starting to sell another device powered by its very own HiSilicon K3V2 (Hi3620) chip. Over the weekend, the Ascend D1 Quad (formerly without the "1" in the name) joins the familiar-looking D1 and D1 XL as the third member of the family, but unsurprisingly costs the most out of these three Android 4.0 phones -- we're looking at ¥2,699 or about $425 unsubsidized on Huawei's Chinese online store, while the remaining TI OMAP4460-powered candybars cost ¥100 ($16) and ¥200 ($32) less. Huawei Device chairman Richard Yu said on Sina Weibo that while some local competitors -- namely Xiaomi, K-Touch and Beidou -- are able to offer quad-core devices below ¥2,000 ($315), he assured fans that Huawei's build quality and user experience are worth the price. Staying true to his macho style, Yu also used this opportunity to take a dig at the Galaxy S III's price-to-performance ratio. Meow! Just a quick recap: the D1 Quad comes with a 1.4GHz 40nm Cortex-A9 chip, a mysterious 16-core GPU, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 160GB cloud storage and microSD expansion, complemented by a 4.5-inch Toshiba IPS+ HD display, Gorilla Glass 2, eight-megapixel BSI main camera, 0.13-megapixel front-facing camera, pentaband WCDMA radio, old-school mini-SIM slot and a generous 2,600mAh non-removable cell (same as the D1 XL's). The more we look at this, the more tempted we are. At least until the APQ8064-powered Xiaomi Phone 2 lands in October, anyway.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileHuawei's D1 Quad now available in China for $425 unsubsidized originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Unwired View | Huawei, Sina Weibo (requires login) | Email this | Comments

Intel finishes crossing the Ivy Bridge with new desktop Core i3 models

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 02:08 PM PDT

Intel finishes crossing the Ivy Bridge with new desktop Core i3 models


Intel finishes crossing the Ivy Bridge with new desktop Core i3 models
Intel has been staggering the rollout of its Ivy Bridge processors over the space of nearly half a year, starting with its higher-end quad-core chips; it's finally time for the company to complete the story and ship some budget Core i3 desktop parts. The semiconductor giant is coy about the new roster at this stage, but it does promise both regular (s-series) and low-power (t-series) Core i3 chips at clock speeds between 2.8GHz and 3.4GHz. If the past is an indicator, the new components will be mostly or exclusively dual-core and lack extras like Hyperthreading -- they will get Intel's newer integrated graphics and other perks through the upgrade, however. Bulk pricing and other details haven't yet been aggregated in one place, although we're seeing that even the faster 3.3GHz Core i3-3220 is selling at retail for $130. We wouldn't expect anything from Intel's new offerings to break the bank.Filed under: DesktopsIntel finishes crossing the Ivy Bridge with new desktop Core i3 models originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Intel Newsroom | Intel | Email this | Comments

Honda's modest sales target adds 200 Fit EVs in Japan

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:38 PM PDT

Honda's modest sales target adds 200 Fit EVs in Japan


Honda's modest sales target adds 200 Fit EVs in Japan
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Manufacturing/Plants, Legislation and Policyest-sales-target-adds-200-fit-evs-in-japanHonda continues its low-volume rollout of the Fit EV with a decision to lease 200 units in Japan over the next two years, mostly to local governments and businesses. After unveiling the car in the U.S. last November, Honda announced it expects to bring about 1,100 units to market over the next three years. The number could be larger, though, since Honda will be monitoring market acceptance to gauge production volume. We suspect the modest sales target has something to do with compliance with California's regulation that large automakers build at least some zero-emission vehicles. Honda's development team created the Fit EV with three targets: build an EV with greater range requiring less battery capacity, enhance motor drive performance and make the battery charging as time efficient as possible. The development team used two key words to define the EV's identity - "fun" and "mottainai" (which translates to "no waste.") Honda chose the basic package of its internal combustion engine Fit with its compact body size and occupant comfort, and worked on building an electrified version that maximizes energy efficiency. Honda was able to achieve what Green Car Congress calls "the current best AC energy consumption rate of 106 Wh/km and one-charge mileage of 225 km (140 miles) in JC08 mode." As for limited production and sales targets, Honda remains in line with other plug-in-hesitant major automakers like Ford, Toyota and Mitsubishi.Honda's modest sales target adds 200 Fit EVs in Japan originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

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

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 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 not Monday, but today is still the 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, then participating in the live chat too. Continue reading Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ETFiled under: HDJoin the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Dropbox Gets Integrated With Samsung Galaxy Camera, Galaxy Note II

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Dropbox Gets Integrated With Samsung Galaxy Camera, Galaxy Note II


Dropbox Gets Integrated With Samsung Galaxy Camera, Galaxy Note II
Following earlier moves which saw Dropbox's cloud storage service integrated into devices like the big-screened Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy S III, Galaxy tablets, and even some Sony Ericsson Android phones, for example, Dropbox is today is announcing integration with newer Samsung devices: the recently launched Samsung Galaxy Camera and the Galaxy Note II. For Samsung fans who buy into the whole ecosystem, that means that Dropbox is now an option for syncing data across all your devices, including desktop, tablet, mobile and camera.

70 mph limit blamed in increase of Iowa highway deaths

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

70 mph limit blamed in increase of Iowa highway deaths


70 mph limit blamed in increase of Iowa highway deaths
In Iowa, speed does kill.

Preview Your 3D Printed Objects In Real Time With Augment

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Preview Your 3D Printed Objects In Real Time With Augment


Preview Your 3D Printed Objects In Real Time With Augment
If there's one problem with 3D modeling and printing its that you never really know what you're going to get. That's where Augment comes in. It's a new program for phones and tablets that allows you to see 3D printed objects in an augmented reality display, thereby allowing you to see what an object will look like before you start the print process. It works with most major 3D modeling formats and you can download and view items from Thingiverse with one tap of a button.

TiVo Stream transcoder review: TiVo is bringing streaming to mobile devices, sta...

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

TiVo Stream transcoder review: TiVo is bringing streaming to mobile devices, starting with iOS


TiVo Stream transcoder review: TiVo is bringing streaming to mobile devices, starting with iOS
More Info Updated TiVo Netflix, YouTube interfaces and iPad streaming hands-on TiVo Stream DVR-to-iOS transcoder box pops up for $129 pre-orders early TiVo Stream transcoder officially set to go on sale September 6th for $129 Back when we first reviewed the TiVo Premiere for iPad app, there were folks who complained about not being able to stream content. It seems, though, that TiVo was one step ahead of us: back at CES the company teased a transcoder -- a device that would later be known as the Stream. As its name suggests, this little box streams recordings from your TiVo Premiere to as many as four iOS devices with the help of your local network. You can also use it to transfer shows for on-the-go viewing. So is it worth the additional $129? Let's find out.Gallery: TiVo Stream transcoder reviewContinue reading TiVo Stream transcoder review: TiVo is bringing streaming to mobile devices, starting with iOSFiled under: Home Entertainment, HDTiVo Stream transcoder review: TiVo is bringing streaming to mobile devices, starting with iOS originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Virgin Media unveils quartet of new SIM Only plans for data-focused Brits

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Virgin Media unveils quartet of new SIM Only plans for data-focused Brits


Virgin Media unveils quartet of new SIM Only plans for data-focused Brits
It was only in June that we saw Virgin Media shaking up its regular mobile plans for UK residents. The carrier is back for another round, this time to serve the SIM Only customers who thrive on unlocked phones. Four plans starting from £12 ($19) a month all provide unlimited data and text messaging for bring-your-own-phone subscribers, with voice as the only real separating factor: the thriftiest callers get 150 minutes per month, while higher £15, £17 and £25 ($24, $27 and $40) tiers ramp up to a respective 250, 1,200 and 2,500 minutes for chattier customers. The chief gotcha is a lack of bundled landline calling for all but the priciest plan, although existing Virgin Media subscribers can knock an extra £5 off of that rate. If you're the sort who can't bear the thought of a contract, Virgin now has you better covered.Continue reading Virgin Media unveils quartet of new SIM Only plans for data-focused BritsFiled under: Cellphones, MobileVirgin Media unveils quartet of new SIM Only plans for data-focused Brits originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Cloud Photos Service Everpix Exits Beta With New Website & iPad App; Semantic Ph...

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Cloud Photos Service Everpix Exits Beta With New Website & iPad App; Semantic Photo Search Coming Soon


Cloud Photos Service Everpix Exits Beta With New Website & iPad App; Semantic Photo Search Coming Soon
Everpix, the cloud-based photo-sharing platform which debuted at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2011, is now officially exiting its beta period with the debut of a revamped website, premium services, support for photo-sharing via email, and a long-awaited iPad application which now lets you see all your photos from desktop or the web in one attractive interface, among other things. But the most interesting changes for Everpix are taking place under-the-hood, and are not yet available in its consumer-facing applications. Everpix has developed unique technology to identify what your photos show - whether that's a person, a nature scene, a photo of food, etc. - which will soon allow you to query against your large photo collection in very specific ways.

Pickups drive U.S. auto sales in August

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Pickups drive U.S. auto sales in August


Pickups drive U.S. auto sales in August
Detroit three see double-digit growth.

Apple’s New iPhone (5? Fifth? Fiver?) Is Coming: Here’s What It Should Look Like

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Apple's New iPhone (5? Fifth? Fiver?) Is Coming: Here's What It Should Look Like


Apple's New iPhone (5? Fifth? Fiver?) Is Coming: Here's What It Should Look Like
Apple made its iPhone event date official today after weeks of chatter. What will the new version bring that its predecessor didn't? What won't it do that people want it to? Luckily, this may be among the most leaked pre-release Apple devices ever, so we actually have a pretty good idea of what to expect.

So you got a Raspberry Pi: now what?

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 12:32 PM PDT

So you got a Raspberry Pi: now what?


So you got a Raspberry Pi: now what?
When the Raspberry Pi was released earlier this year, the credit-card-sized Linux machine became an instant hit. The night it became available to order, both Premier Farnell/element14 and RS Components, the official distributors of the Pi project, exhibited the signs of a late '90s Slashdot effect: you could barely even get the two sites to load. Fast forward to today, and you can finally get your hands on one within three weeks. The Raspberry Pi is truly the Linux device of the year, if not the past decade. Follow past the break and we'll show you how to set yours up now that you've actually succeeded in snagging one.Continue reading So you got a Raspberry Pi: now what?Filed under: DesktopsSo you got a Raspberry Pi: now what? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

5 Tips from the USA's best truck driver

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 12:32 PM PDT

5 Tips from the USA's best truck driver


5 Tips from the USA's best truck driver
2 million accident-free miles are no accident.

Pantech Flex user manual discovered: Easy Experience mode shown in detail

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Pantech Flex user manual discovered: Easy Experience mode shown in detail


Pantech Flex user manual discovered: Easy Experience mode shown in detail
And just like that, our pleas for more details about the Pantech Flex have been answered. We've come across the full 108-page user manual for AT&T's newest LTE device -- also known as the P8010 or Oscar -- which offers a heap of screenshots, included features and plenty of other tidbits. In it we learn many of the details concerning the manufacturer's new Easy Experience mode, which is geared toward first-time smartphone buyers. Look below to find the manual in its entirety, and past the break we'll break down some of the most important or interesting factoids we uncovered in the manual. Gallery: Pantech Flex User ManualContinue reading Pantech Flex user manual discovered: Easy Experience mode shown in detailFiled under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobilePantech Flex user manual discovered: Easy Experience mode shown in detail originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

NEVS completes Saab purchase, earns right to brand name but not griffin badge

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 11:28 AM PDT

NEVS completes Saab purchase, earns right to brand name but not griffin badge


NEVS completes Saab purchase, earns right to brand name but not griffin badge
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Saab According to the Associated Press, a Hong Kong-based concern is close to building new Saab models. After some delays, National Electric Vehicle Sweden (NEVS) has completed the purchase of bankrupt Swedish automaker Saab. NEVS says it plans to debut an electric vehicle in about 18 months. When the car comes to market, it will wear the Saab name, but not the marque's well-known griffin logo. Reuters reports that the company will produce EVs based on the Saab 9-3 platform, with intentions to sell these vehicles primarily in the Chinese market. Due to the continued use of the distinctive griffin head logo by commercial truckmaker Scania and the Saab aerospace group, NEVS was only granted access to the Saab name, not its emblem. At the moment, it is unclear if the 9-3 architecture to which NEVS is referring is that of the now-defunct model or the new Phoenix architecture whose rights were recently purchased by Chinese automaker Youngman from previous Saab owner Spyker.NEVS completes Saab purchase, earns right to brand name but not griffin badge originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Bad Piggies, the alternate-universe's answer to Angry Birds, lands September 27th

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 11:28 AM PDT

Bad Piggies, the alternate-universe's answer to Angry Birds, lands September 27th


Bad Piggies, the alternate-universe's answer to Angry Birds, lands September 27th
Imagine a world where everyone's evil and wears a goatee, while our avian allies from Angry Birds are actually the villains of the piece. That's the premise behind Bad Piggies, Rovio's newest productivity killer, which promises entirely new game mechanics (and no slingshots!). It'll arrive on iOS, Android and OS X on September 27th, with Windows and Windows Phone 8 versions following shortly afterward.Continue reading Bad Piggies, the alternate-universe's answer to Angry Birds, lands September 27thFiled under: GamingBad Piggies, the alternate-universe's answer to Angry Birds, lands September 27th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Microsoft delivers Windows Server 2012, puts the enterprise on cloud 8

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Microsoft delivers Windows Server 2012, puts the enterprise on cloud 8


Microsoft delivers Windows Server 2012, puts the enterprise on cloud 8
Forget Windows 8, Windows Server 2012 is where it's at... if you're a corporate IT manager, that is. Microsoft has just posted the finished version of its suit-and-tie OS for immediate sale in download form. Not surprisingly given Microsoft's big cloud push, the emphasis with the upgrade is on improving how well the software scales for internet hosting -- the company wants one common backbone that can handle as little as a small e-mail server to large-scale Azure deployments and virtualization. Server 2012 is also defined by what you won't find: while the Metro-style interface from the platform's Windows 8 cousin shows its face in the Essentials version, it's noticeably stripped down and goes away in the more advanced tiers. The real shakeup for some might just be the new price points, which drop the cost by a large amount for offices that don't need more than a slice of what the all-out Datacenter edition has to offer. We'll admit that most of our attention as end users will be focused on what happens several weeks from now, but if you're one of those rare server operators that can't wait to start testing a new OS release almost immediately, you've got a head start on most of us.Filed under: Desktops, Internet, SoftwareMicrosoft delivers Windows Server 2012, puts the enterprise on cloud 8 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink ZDNet | Microsoft | Email this | Comments

With An Extra $1.2M From Rally Capital, Pirq Adds Loyalty, Nat’l Rollout To Its...

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:57 AM PDT

With An Extra $1.2M From Rally Capital, Pirq Adds Loyalty, Nat'l Rollout To Its Restaurant Deals App


With An Extra $1.2M From Rally Capital, Pirq Adds Loyalty, Nat'l Rollout To Its Restaurant Deals App
We last heard from Pirq when the company announced a nice deal with Apple to offer its employees a special app for discounts on food at restaurants near its offices in Cupertino -- a relationship that just might develop into something further, according to sources at the time. Today, however, we have some more news about Pirq expanding other parts of its service. The company has picked up an extra $1.2 million in funding from existing investor Rally Capital (a fund headed by former Nextel CEO Dennis Weibling); and it is adding a digital punchcard to its retail restaurant deals offering, as it prepares to take the service nationwide and to other categories besides food. James Sun, the CEO, says the company is also preparing for another significant round of funding in the new year with to ramp up its service once more. Today's $1.2 million takes the total invested by Rally into Pirq up to $3.2 million.

Nokia and Motorola press events go down tomorrow, get your liveblogs here

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Nokia and Motorola press events go down tomorrow, get your liveblogs here


Nokia and Motorola press events go down tomorrow, get your liveblogs here
Tomorrow is a busy, busy day folks. Things would be exciting enough with just one of these events going down, but you get a joint conference from Nokia and Microsoft at 9:30am (ET) followed by a Motorola announcement at 2pm (ET). Lucky you! We'll be on hand, as usual, bringing you live updates from the floor. So, check back in Wednesday, September 5th to get all the nitty-gritty details. You'll find your liveblogs here and here for Nokia and Motorola, respectively.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileNokia and Motorola press events go down tomorrow, get your liveblogs here originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

HTC Schedules September 19th Event, Expect Windows Phone 8 Devices

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:57 AM PDT

HTC Schedules September 19th Event, Expect Windows Phone 8 Devices


HTC Schedules September 19th Event, Expect Windows Phone 8 Devices
HTC is having a party and the media is invited. Scheduled for September 19th in New York City, it's highly likely that HTC will debut Windows Phone 8 devices at this event. The rumor mill has been slow to churn out a high volume of HTC rumors as of late, but the time frame seems right for a Windows Phone 8 device. If HTC does reveal its upcoming Windows 8 devices, chances are they will not be available immediately. The mobile platform, and launch devices from HTC and Nokia, are expected to launch alongside Windows 8 in November.

A Look at Chrysler Future Products

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:57 AM PDT

A Look at Chrysler Future Products


A Look at Chrysler Future Products
A small crossover will replace the Town & Country minivan.

Report: Apple’s Share Of U.S. Smartphone Market Now Over 33%, RIM Drops To Under...

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:21 AM PDT

Report: Apple's Share Of U.S. Smartphone Market Now Over 33%, RIM Drops To Under 10%


Report: Apple's Share Of U.S. Smartphone Market Now Over 33%, RIM Drops To Under 10%
The latest data from online analytics company comScore shows that Apple's share of the U.S. smartphone market has grown to just over 33%. That's up 2% since April 2012. The study, which surveyed over 30,000 U.S. mobile phone subscribers, unsurprisingly found that Google's Android continues to lead among smartphone platforms with over 52% market share, an increase of 1.4% since April.

HTC announces upcoming press event on September 19th

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:21 AM PDT

HTC announces upcoming press event on September 19th


HTC announces upcoming press event on September 19th
Not wanting Nokia, Motorola, Amazon or Apple to hog all of the attention this month, HTC just sent out invites to the press for an event on September 19th. The invite doesn't offer up too many clues as to what will be revealed at this particular time, but we have a feeling the company may offer its competition to whatever products Nokia will unveil tomorrow (hint: not Android). Regardless of what it may be, we'll be there to give you the full scoop. We'll post more details as they flow in.Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobileHTC announces upcoming press event on September 19th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Starbucks working to turn stale muffins, coffee grinds into laundry detergent

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 10:21 AM PDT

Starbucks working to turn stale muffins, coffee grinds into laundry detergent


Starbucks working to turn stale muffins, coffee grinds into laundry detergent
Muffins and coffee are what you typically put in your body for breakfast –not what use to take if off your body if you spill your breakfast on you.

Unreleased Nokia Lauta QWERTY slider emerges, shows where MeeGo might have tread

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 09:50 AM PDT

Unreleased Nokia Lauta QWERTY slider emerges, shows where MeeGo might have tread


Unreleased Nokia Lauta QWERTY slider emerges, shows where MeeGo might have tread
Those of us who remember Nokia's late-stage MeeGo phone development will recall how the dreams fell apart: we got the N9 and the developer-tuned N950, but the future grew dark almost immediately as Nokia swung its attention further towards Windows Phone. If MyNokiaBlog's prototype leak is accurate, however, the engineers in Espoo had planned at least one more MeeGo phone for the general public: meet the Lauta, or RM-742. It would have been an "immediate" follow-up to the N9 that brought a tilting, sliding QWERTY keyboard to the party, with performance identical to its touch-only sibling. Nokia was reportedly committed enough that it had fully functional prototypes and had penciled in a fall 2011 release to give the N9 some company. We don't really know why Nokia scrapped the Lauta, although it's not difficult to surmise that the company wanted to simplify its lineup at a time when profits were falling fast. The real tragedy may not be so much the decision to axe the Lauta as the absence of a true heir to what it represented -- between Nokia's public silence and recent departures from the relevant software team, MeeGo's future is more in doubt than ever.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileUnreleased Nokia Lauta QWERTY slider emerges, shows where MeeGo might have tread originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Sep 2012 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | My Nokia Blog | Email this | Comments