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Razer CEO wants annual Blade laptop refreshes, isn't worried about price complaints

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:48 PM PDT

Razer CEO wants annual Blade laptop refreshes, isn't worried about price complaints


Razer CEO wants annual Blade laptop refreshes, isn't worried about price complaints
Razer CEO Min-Liang Tan is charismatic, clearly very smart and passionate -- not a bad combination considering he's the face and voice of a major international hardware manufacturer. Razer's latest, the second-generation Blade gaming laptop, launches this week for the whopping price of $2,500, and we spoke with Min-Liang about just that. "This," he said, referencing the second-generation Blade's new, slimmer power brick, "costs seven times this," he added, pointing to the last model's larger external power supply. "Do we have to do this? Probably not." And that's emblematic of Razer's whole approach to the Razer Blade, as a line of gaming computers. Expensive? Yes, very. But significantly nicer and more detailed that its less expensive competition? Also yes. Also very. As our own Sean Buckley put it in our review of their latest gaming laptop, "the Blade is a gorgeous machine." It's true -- at just 0.88 inches tall and 6.6 pounds, the new Blade is remarkably thin and light for a 17-inch laptop with enough juice under the hood to sate even the most spec-obsessed of PC gamers. But are enough gamers out there willing to trade a lower price tag for a better-looking machine? Razer and its CEO certainly think so, and they've got numbers from the first, more expensive Blade to prove it. "The original Blade was at $2,799. Back then, it was pricey, but we've been surprised at the amount of demand for that. We thought we were gonna sell out in 30 days -- we had 30 days' stock. But we sold out in 30 minutes for the first batch," he said. And, as far as pre-order numbers go for the second version, Min-Liang's confident they mean good things for the future of the Blade. "We're getting hammered with the pre-orders for the new Razer Blade. Right now, we'll be able to ship most of the orders by September 30, fingers crossed. But we're trying to bring in as many units as possible," he excitedly explained. Min-Liang isn't too worried about offending first-gen buyers, either -- the first Razer Blade launched in early 2012 for just shy of $2,800. Less than 10 months later, the second-gen Blade is launching for $300 less with a significantly upgraded graphics card. Sure, first-gen adopters get a $500 discount on the new Blade, but the sting of early adoption is especially rough in such an instance.Gallery: Razer Blade 2 hands-onContinue reading Razer CEO wants annual Blade laptop refreshes, isn't worried about price complaintsFiled under: Gaming, LaptopsRazer CEO wants annual Blade laptop refreshes, isn't worried about price complaints originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

HTC teases Windows Phone 8X in promo video, wants you to look no further

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:16 PM PDT

HTC teases Windows Phone 8X in promo video, wants you to look no further


HTC teases Windows Phone 8X in promo video, wants you to look no further
While we've already shown you our own detailed preview of HTC's upcoming Windows Phone 8X, now it's the company's turn to put its own spin into it -- and, well, what better way to do so than by posting a "first look" promo video. The short teaser itself doesn't reveal any details we weren't aware of, with the Taiwanese outfit placing focus on the device's variety of color assortments, seamless integration with Skype, the track selection from Xbox Music and, of course, that built-in Beats Audio technology. Unfortunately, there's no mention of an exact release date anywhere to be found in the video, although this shouldn't come as a surprise given the fact we're still waiting for Microsoft's Windows Phone 8 launch to become officially official. Regardless, head on past the break to see what HTC has in store for you.Continue reading HTC teases Windows Phone 8X in promo video, wants you to look no furtherFiled under: Cellphones, Software, Mobile, Microsoft, HTCHTC teases Windows Phone 8X in promo video, wants you to look no further originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 17:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink MobileSyrup | YouTube (HTC) | Email this | Comments

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

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:16 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 ETFiled under: HDJoin the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

NEC announces business-minded edge-lit LED displays with inbuilt tuners

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 02:16 PM PDT

NEC announces business-minded edge-lit LED displays with inbuilt tuners


NEC announces business-minded edge-lit LED displays with inbuilt tuners
Lest we forget NEC doesn't just make Ultrabooks, the company recently announced its new E series of commercial-grade displays. They include a 32-inch E323, 42-inch E423, 46-inch E463, and a 55-inch E553, all of which are edge-lit LED models that are designed for educational, enterprise and retail use. All models offer full HD resolution, three HDMI inputs, built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM analog / digital tuners, integrated speakers, and more. They'll be available in November for $419, $649, $829, and $1,279 respectively, and those already tempted can learn more in the PR just after the break.Continue reading NEC announces business-minded edge-lit LED displays with inbuilt tunersFiled under: DisplaysNEC announces business-minded edge-lit LED displays with inbuilt tuners originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | NEC | Email this | Comments

EnerDel still in battery business, now working with Purdue on li-ion research

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:41 PM PDT

EnerDel still in battery business, now working with Purdue on li-ion research


EnerDel still in battery business, now working with Purdue on li-ion research
Filed under: EV/Plug-in You can't say EnerDel isn't still giving it the old college try. In this case, the Indianapolis-based company is making its presence felt at Purdue University, about 65 miles away. EnerDel is giving the university's College of Technology a collection of lithium-ion battery cells and research data worth about $263,000. The gift complements the $4.7 million grant that the university and Ivy Tech Community College got from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance training geared towards the electric-energy industry. Earlier this month, EnerDel CEO David Roberts said the struggling company was trying to rebuild by lessening its dependence on electric vehicles and putting more emphasis on batteries geared towards grid and home energy storage as well as medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. That said, in July, EnerDel won a second contract to make lithium-ion batteries for the all-electric version of the Volvo C30. EnerDel won its first contract with Volvo three years ago. EnerDel's parent Ener1 declared bankruptcy in January, about seven months after Norwegian EV maker Think, in which Ener1 was an investor, did the same. EnerDel restructured in March after Ener1 received $86 million in new equity and debt-holder agreements. Check out the press release on the Purdue gift below.Continue reading EnerDel still in battery business, now working with Purdue on li-ion researchEnerDel still in battery business, now working with Purdue on li-ion research originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Facebook outlines its ad targeting strategy on one handy page, presents a comple...

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:41 PM PDT

Facebook outlines its ad targeting strategy on one handy page, presents a complex privacy picture


Facebook outlines its ad targeting strategy on one handy page, presents a complex privacy picture
To say that Facebook has to tread lightly around privacy issues is an understatement, especially with a targeted ad push underway. Rather than navigate that minefield once more, the social network hopes to skip it entirely by posting an overview of how the ad system tracks habits while retaining our anonymity. For the most part, Facebook walks the fine line carefully. Its Facebook Exchange auction system relies on a unique, untraceable browser ID to target ads to specific people without ever getting their identity; both a mechanism targeting ads beyond Facebook and a Datalogix deal to track the ad conversion rate use anonymous e-mail address hashes that keep advertisers happy without making the addresses readable to prying eyes. The initiative sounds like it's on the right course, although there's caveats at work. Opting out of any Facebook Exchange ads requires tracking down individual ad providers, which isn't likely to result in many of us leaving the ad revenue stream. Likewise, those who'd object even to the completely anonymous ad profiling don't have a say in the matter. With those concerns in mind, it's doubtful there will be many significant objections in the future -- Facebook knows its advertising money train can only keep churning if its members are comfortable enough to come along for the ride.Filed under: InternetFacebook outlines its ad targeting strategy on one handy page, presents a complex privacy picture originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 16:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Forbes | Facebook | Email this | Comments

Apple Support: Purple Flaring Is “Normal Behavior” For iPhone 5 Camera

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:41 PM PDT

Apple Support: Purple Flaring Is "Normal Behavior" For iPhone 5 Camera


Apple Support: Purple Flaring Is "Normal Behavior" For iPhone 5 Camera
Earlier, we reported that Apple's iPhone 5 seemed to have some issues with purple flaring when taking photos with a light source just in or off frame, as reported by a number of users and duplicated in tests. Today, Gizmodo reader Matt Van Gastel received a response from Apple's engineering team routed through a support representative that essentially says that behavior isn't cause for concern.

Is synthetic e-gas the fuel of the future?

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:40 PM PDT

Is synthetic e-gas the fuel of the future?


Is synthetic e-gas the fuel of the future?
Cars that run on CO2?

Braintree Streamlines Sign-Ups, Cuts Fees For Developers To Bring Payments To Th...

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:02 PM PDT

Braintree Streamlines Sign-Ups, Cuts Fees For Developers To Bring Payments To Their Apps


Braintree Streamlines Sign-Ups, Cuts Fees For Developers To Bring Payments To Their Apps
Braintree already counts Uber, Fab and Airbnb among its clientele for processing payments and it's seeing $1 billion a year in mobile transactions. Now it's trying to give rival Paypal even more of a run by cutting fees and easing the sign-up process for developers. They're offering instant approval for new merchant accounts, which means a developer can add payments to their apps in about 30 minutes. This is instead of either having to wait several days for approval or partnering with a payment aggregator.

AOL strikes deal with YouTube to start streaming content from various brands

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 01:02 PM PDT

AOL strikes deal with YouTube to start streaming content from various brands


AOL strikes deal with YouTube to start streaming content from various brands
AOL's continuing push to boost its video presence on as many internet places as possible has just secured many of the company's brands a spotlight inside one of the world's biggest sites. According to AllThingsD, AOL and YouTube have inked a deal that will bring "branded channels" with content from sites such as Huffington Post, TechCrunch, Moviefone and even clips from the recently launched HuffPost Live over to the video streaming platform. And while AOL did previously offer some tidbits on YouTube, this move is expected to better solidify and highlight the vid work from properties like the ones mentioned above -- which, of course, could only be accomplished by reaching a new "everyone wins" type of revenue sharing agreement. [Disclosure: Engadget is part of the AOL family]Filed under: Misc, InternetAOL strikes deal with YouTube to start streaming content from various brands originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | AllThingsD | Email this | Comments

Early iOS 6 adopters report problems getting Exchange push email: are you affected?

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:29 PM PDT

Early iOS 6 adopters report problems getting Exchange push email: are you affected?


Early iOS 6 adopters report problems getting Exchange push email: are you affected?
We all know about the central issue surrounding iOS 6. For the suits and ties among us, however, there's a potentially more glaring problem with Exchange support. Some users quick to upgrade to Apple's latest mobile OS report losing automatic push delivery of their email, requiring that they check for themselves to get any fresh messages. The issue isn't carrier- or device-specific, and attempts to reboot, reconfigure or restore devices are at best temporary fixes: what flows smoothly at first runs dry several hours later. Apple technicians are aware that the flaw exists, but it's tough to know if and when engineers will have a fix -- the company typically waits until it has a solution in hand before it goes on the record. We've reached out to Apple for a possible comment all the same. In the meantime, let us know if your Exchange access (or push data as a whole) is going awry. [Thanks, Daniel] View PollFiled under: Cellphones, Portable Audio/Video, Tablets, MobileEarly iOS 6 adopters report problems getting Exchange push email: are you affected? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Apple Support Communities | Email this | Comments

Apple's Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:29 PM PDT

Apple's Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake


Apple's Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake
"I can't remember if I cried when I read about his widowed bride Something touched me deep inside... the day the music died." R.I.P. Ping (09.01.2010 - 09.30.2012)Filed under: Home Entertainment, AppleApple's Ping no longer pinging back, leaves memories of white noise in its wake originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Android Jelly Bean update now rolling out to ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 12:29 PM PDT

Android Jelly Bean update now rolling out to ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700


Android Jelly Bean update now rolling out to ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700
ASUS had said it would be coming soon, and it appears owners of that long-named Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 are now on the receiving end of the promised Jelly Bean goodness. According to a kind tipster and other folks from the Xda-Developers forums, an Android 4.1.1 update can currently be found in the usual spot within settings, though there are others reporting to have checked and not being greeted with the same luck -- this, however, is likely due to the rollout being a gradual one. Either way, those who wish to snag the Jelly Bean treats can try and do so now via the familiar "check for update" in your myriad ASUS tablet. And, of course, do let us know how it's working out for you in the comments below. [Thanks, Anthony]Filed under: Tablets, Software, ASUSAndroid Jelly Bean update now rolling out to ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity TF700 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Xda-Developers | Email this | Comments

Growing Up Geek: Nicole Lee

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 11:56 AM PDT

Growing Up Geek: Nicole Lee


Growing Up Geek: Nicole Lee
Welcome to Growing Up Geek, a feature where we take a look back at our youth, and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. This week, we have our very own Nicole Lee! My fondest memories of growing up in Malaysia don't consist of balmy weekends by the beach or the bounty of fresh mangosteens in my grandmother's kitchen. Instead, my childhood is a blur of video games, Saturday morning cartoons, Apple Macintosh Classics, IBM PC clones, and frequent trips to the local library where my parents would leave me alone for hours. Out of sheer boredom, I read every book I could get my hands on, and a lifelong love of reading was born. Parental neglect or ingenious education tactic? You decide.Continue reading Growing Up Geek: Nicole LeeFiled under: Misc, AltGrowing Up Geek: Nicole Lee originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Tesla seeks another $225 million through follow-on stock offering

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Tesla seeks another $225 million through follow-on stock offering


Tesla seeks another $225 million through follow-on stock offering
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Tesla Motors Tesla Motors is looking for history to repeat itself. The luxury electric-vehicle maker, which raised $226 million in its June 2010 initial public offering, is looking to raise another $225 million in equity through an additional stock offering. Last Friday, Tesla said it priced 6.93 million shares at $28.25 each and is offering another 30-day option to its underwriter for an additional 1.04 million shares. Tesla co-founder Elon Musk will also buy as many as 35,398 shares in the company, whose stock was trading at about $29 a share as of Monday morning. Tesla, which also has received a $465 million credit line from the U.S. Department of Energy, recently said it's being asked to speed up repayment of that loan starting later this year. Last week, the company cut its 2012 revenue forecast by about $160 million to as much as $440 million because of production delays for its Model S sedan. The company has not yet made a profit. Check out Tesla's press release on the stock offering below.Continue reading Tesla seeks another $225 million through follow-on stock offeringTesla seeks another $225 million through follow-on stock offering originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Acer CloudMobile available in the UK at long last, is priced at £290

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Acer CloudMobile available in the UK at long last, is priced at £290


Acer CloudMobile available in the UK at long last, is priced at £290
Acer's sleek CloudMobile smartphone was slated to launch on September 5th in the United Kingdom, but unexpected delays caused the handset to be MIA for nearly a month. Today, however, the first-class, 4.3-inch device looks to finally be ready for UK prime time -- and, unlike in some cases, here it's still running Android behind that 720p, IPS display and the 1.5GHz, dual-core CPU. The Acer CloudMobile's priced at £290 (about $470) SIM-free, and retailers such as the one linked below appear to be taking orders as we speak. Better late than never, right?Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, AcerAcer CloudMobile available in the UK at long last, is priced at £290 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 14:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechnoBuffalo, TechRadar | Expansys | Email this | Comments

Ikea to sell only LED-based lighting by 2016, wants to be greener than your sofa...

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Ikea to sell only LED-based lighting by 2016, wants to be greener than your sofa bed


Ikea to sell only LED-based lighting by 2016, wants to be greener than your sofa bed
While some wouldn't necessarily associate Ikea with eco-friendliness given that its business revolves around plywood, the furniture chain has just staked out a clearer position as a green pioneer. It's phasing out sales of all lighting that isn't LED-based by 2016, making it the first major home furnishing shop with a US presence to entirely banish less efficient illumination. Ikea also wants to take advantage of its economies of scale with the "lowest price on the market" for LEDs, which could shake up an industry where anything beyond incandescent technology usually carries a premium. We'll still have some time to wait for the full switch, but the company at least plans to practice what it preaches by replacing over a million store lights with LEDs -- so those of us with no light replacement plans can still feel as green as the Beddinge Håvet we're taking home. [Image credit: Rainchill, Wikipedia]Continue reading Ikea to sell only LED-based lighting by 2016, wants to be greener than your sofa bedFiled under: HouseholdIkea to sell only LED-based lighting by 2016, wants to be greener than your sofa bed originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Adobe announces Acrobat XI with tablet-friendly touchability, cloud services

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Adobe announces Acrobat XI with tablet-friendly touchability, cloud services


Adobe announces Acrobat XI with tablet-friendly touchability, cloud services
Adobe has just updated its Acrobat lineup, including Pro, Standard and Reader to version 11 -- and thrown in two new programs, FormsCentral and EchoSign, to boot. The latter two are cloud-enabled services which permit "web contracting, forms creation, data collection and analysis" according to Adobe, which didn't yet specify exactly how that works. The company has also added improved tablet capability, and portable versions of Adobe Reader will now let you sign and save forms, as well as annotate and add comments. You'll also be able to modify paragraphs, images and objects by dragging them around; save PDFs as PowerPoint, Word or Excel files; and add extra security measures to documents. The upgrades will ship within 30 days and cost $449 and $299 for the Pro and Standard versions, respectively -- so if you've no time for frivolity on that new slate, check the PR for more info.Continue reading Adobe announces Acrobat XI with tablet-friendly touchability, cloud servicesFiled under: SoftwareAdobe announces Acrobat XI with tablet-friendly touchability, cloud services originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Recalled: 573,00 Hondas, 41,000 GMs

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:51 AM PDT

Recalled: 573,00 Hondas, 41,000 GMs


Recalled: 573,00 Hondas, 41,000 GMs
Honda power steering leak and fuel in GM crossovers could cause fires.

The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 2PM ET!

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 2PM ET!


The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 2PM ET!
Since our last podcast, Myriam and Joseph have been to all corners of the world, and Brad rode "it's a small world" at least five times (which is almost the same thing). But we're back from our extensive travels and ready to discuss the last week of mobile news -- and there's a lot for us to cover, so join us for today's podcast as we go through it all!Continue reading The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 2PM ET!Filed under: Announcements, MobileThe Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 2PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 13:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Microsoft set to get back in the news business with relaunched MSN

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Microsoft set to get back in the news business with relaunched MSN


Microsoft set to get back in the news business with relaunched MSN
Microsoft isn't exactly a stranger to the news business. It founded Slate Magazine way back in 1996 as part of its then still-nascent MSN website, and it partnered with NBC that same year on the MSNBC cable news network. While it's since sold off both Slate and its stake in MSNBC, it looks like the company is now taking another big swing at producing its own news operation. As Reuters reports, Microsoft is making "big, multi-million dollar investment" to create what is being described as a "decent-sized media operation," one that will be a part of the new-look MSN that the company has also announced today. Details remain light beyond that, but Reuters says the new MSN will still "chiefly aggregate news" from traditional sources like Reuters and the AP in addition to producing its own content. As for that new MSN itself, it's unsurprisingly built with tablets (and Windows 8, specifically) in mind, with a design that's tailored for full-screen use and touch input. It's launch wil coincide with Windows 8's debut on October 26th, but you can get an early look at the link below and in the video after the break.Continue reading Microsoft set to get back in the news business with relaunched MSNFiled under: InternetMicrosoft set to get back in the news business with relaunched MSN originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters, MSN Blog | Email this | Comments

273 mph Koenigsegg Agera R goes on sale in U.S.

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

273 mph Koenigsegg Agera R goes on sale in U.S.


273 mph Koenigsegg Agera R goes on sale in U.S.
Top speed Swede?

Report: iPad Mini Press Event Invitations Going Out October 10

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Report: iPad Mini Press Event Invitations Going Out October 10


Report: iPad Mini Press Event Invitations Going Out October 10
Fortune's Phillip Elmer-Dewitt is reporting that a source has told him invites for the iPad mini press event will go out October 10. The information comes from a "major Apple investor" who says he's heard it from "multiple sources." Apple has been said to be prepping for the debut of a smaller iPad with a 7.85-inch screen for a while now, and earlier reports suggested October could be when it became official.

WiO Takes On Shazam With Second Screen TV Ad Campaign & New iOS App

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

WiO Takes On Shazam With Second Screen TV Ad Campaign & New iOS App


WiO Takes On Shazam With Second Screen TV Ad Campaign & New iOS App
WiOffer, a new mobile app platform which aims to connect TV viewers directly with advertisers, is now available in the iOS App Store and will begin running its first WiO TV commercials starting today. The app is something of a competitor to Shazam, which also offers a "listening" technology that can identify the TV commercial that's currently airing, allowing the viewer to then interact with the brand in creative ways, like entering a contest or unlocking a special video, for example. With WiO, however, the technology is more focused on making a connection between viewer and brand which impacts the advertiser's bottom line.

Red Lobster -for the non-seafood lover in you

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 10:19 AM PDT

Red Lobster -for the non-seafood lover in you


Red Lobster -for the non-seafood lover in you
Red Lobster isn't just for the seafood lover in you. It's also for that eater in every group who just wants a chicken dish.

Slickdeals' best in tech for October 1st: Sony NEX-5N kit, SanDisk memory cards...

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:41 AM PDT

Slickdeals' best in tech for October 1st: Sony NEX-5N kit, SanDisk memory cards and Ivy Bridge processors


Slickdeals' best in tech for October 1st: Sony NEX-5N kit, SanDisk memory cards and Ivy Bridge processors
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. Well friends, with a new month comes a new batch of links that are ready to accept your gadget dollars. A Sony NEX-5N kit tops the list sporting a nice discount and memory cards, Ivy Bridge processors, a 14-inch ThinkPad and a 23-inch Acer display round out the group. There's a lot to digest this time around, so we'll let you get right to it. The best part? No coupon codes or rebate forms to fuss with today.Continue reading Slickdeals' best in tech for October 1st: Sony NEX-5N kit, SanDisk memory cards and Ivy Bridge processorsFiled under: Cameras, Displays, Misc, Laptops, StorageSlickdeals' best in tech for October 1st: Sony NEX-5N kit, SanDisk memory cards and Ivy Bridge processors originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Slickdeals | Email this | Comments

Surprise! Pressure Sensitive iPad Stylus Pogo Connect Offers Interchangeable Tip...

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:40 AM PDT

Surprise! Pressure Sensitive iPad Stylus Pogo Connect Offers Interchangeable Tips, Locating Feature


Surprise! Pressure Sensitive iPad Stylus Pogo Connect Offers Interchangeable Tips, Locating Feature
The Pogo Connect from Ten One Design is maybe one of my most-anticipated gadgets of 2012, a pressure sensitive iPad stylus that uses Bluetooth 4.0 and ships very soon. In the meantime, the company has detailed a couple very interesting features today as it announces that pre-orders are now officially open to all. The Connect will offer interchangeable magnetic tips, and also a homing feature that lets you track down a misplaced stylus via iPad or iPhone.

Linux 3.6 kernel released with 'hybrid sleep' capability, experimental file system

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:40 AM PDT

Linux 3.6 kernel released with 'hybrid sleep' capability, experimental file system


Linux 3.6 kernel released with 'hybrid sleep' capability, experimental file system
The last couple of Linux kernel updates have been a bit of a circus, with Android merging in the 3.3 ring and graphics integration on a (noisy) 3.4 center stage. Version 3.6 of the open source kernel has less flashy, more serene features this time, with hybrid standby, a new file system and other esoteric networking and architectural features befalling the penguin. That sleep mode, which caches the RAM contents to a disk to prevent data loss, has been available for a while now on Windows and Mac machines and will be especially handy on Linux laptops. The so-called Btrfs file system has also been added (albeit in a developmental mode) along with Google's experimental TCP Fast Open extension, additional network drivers, more virtualisation options and additional processor support. Sleepwalk to the source for the complete changelog.Filed under: SoftwareLinux 3.6 kernel released with 'hybrid sleep' capability, experimental file system originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink The H | Linus Torvalds | Email this | Comments

Blind man aiming for land, water top speed records

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:40 AM PDT

Blind man aiming for land, water top speed records


Blind man aiming for land, water top speed records
Raising awareness for World Sight Day.

Lexus Gets Focused

Posted: 01 Oct 2012 09:40 AM PDT

Lexus Gets Focused


Lexus Gets Focused
Japanese automaker shows a renewed enthusiasm and a more focused strategy.