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Pike Research: 11.4 million charging stations installed by 2020

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 02:27 PM PDT

Pike Research: 11.4 million charging stations installed by 2020


Pike Research: 11.4 million charging stations installed by 2020
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Legislation and Policy Pike Research is forecasting that the number electric vehicle charging stations will grow rapidly in the coming years, with 11.4 million chargers in operation globally by 2020. The market research and consulting firm released a report on electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that sees 2012 being a strong year for EVSE deployment and the pace continuing from here. The report, "Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment," is built on the premise that plug-in electric vehicle sales will see growth and drive EVSE deployment. As for the numbers, Pike Research sees more than 135,000 electric vehicles (EVs) being sold globally this year, with unit sales of EVSE coming in under 200,000. That number is expected to grow to 2.4 million EVSE sold in 2020. As for global markets, the report targets the US, Canada, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Korea, and Israel as places where EVSE uptake will be high. The report looks at Level 2 chargers, DC fast chargers, and wireless charging. Pike Research does acknowledge that sales of EVs and charging station installations have been slower than expected. Almost 45,000 public charging stations will be installed globally this year, and most of this is coming from publicly funded programs, Pike Research says. There's a chicken and egg aspect to all this, too, since much of the private sector is waiting for more EVs to hit the roads before investing in more charging infrastructure. The EVSE industry is still trying to determine the best way to create a viable return on investment on EVSE station deployments for site hosts. This will become a pressing issue as publicly funded EVSE installations wind down. Still, Pike Research remains optimistic about market growth. "Nevertheless, global sales of charging equipment are expected to grow at a steady pace as the plug-in vehicle market grows," the company says on its promotion page for the report.Pike Research: 11.4 million charging stations installed by 2020 originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 16:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Alt-week 10.13.12: is the Universe a simulation, cloning dinosaurs and singing mice

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 02:27 PM PDT

Alt-week 10.13.12: is the Universe a simulation, cloning dinosaurs and singing mice


Alt-week 10.13.12: is the Universe a simulation, cloning dinosaurs and singing mice
Alt-week peels back the covers on some of the more curious sci-tech stories from the last seven days. Are you reading this? Seriously, are you? Sure, we know you think you are, but what if you're just a sub-feature of a complex computer program. A sprite, nothing more than the creation of software. The problem with this question is, how would you ever know? You wouldn't, right? Well, not so fast there. Turns out, maybe there is a way to unravel the matrix (if there is one). It'll come as no surprise, that this is one of the topics in this week's collection of alternative stories. Think that's all we got? Not even close. We'll explore the truth behind cloning dinosaurs, as well a rare performance by singing mice -- all before dinner. Or is it really dinner? This is alt-week.Continue reading Alt-week 10.13.12: is the Universe a simulation, cloning dinosaurs and singing miceFiled under: Science, AltAlt-week 10.13.12: is the Universe a simulation, cloning dinosaurs and singing mice originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Study: Europeans Quickest To Adopt iOS 6, Overall Updates Growth Continues

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 02:26 PM PDT

Study: Europeans Quickest To Adopt iOS 6, Overall Updates Growth Continues


Study: Europeans Quickest To Adopt iOS 6, Overall Updates Growth Continues
We've got some new and interesting numbers to share about iOS 6 adoption three weeks after launch, from a couple of different sources, both of which show users continue to update to the new mobile OS from Apple. There are also some interesting differences depending on region, with some countries lagging far behind the U.S. in terms of adoption and some surging far ahead.

Deutsche Telekom: T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger to be completed by June 2013

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Deutsche Telekom: T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger to be completed by June 2013


Deutsche Telekom: T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger to be completed by June 2013
Just exactly how the T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger will exactly pan out still seems yet to be decided. What is clear, however, is that majority share-holder, Deutsche Telekom, hope to have the deal done and dusted between April and June next year. CFO for the German giant, Timotheus Hoettges, told Boersenzeitung that we'll have to wait until the second quarter of 2013 before one of the parties will have to start ordering new stationary and corporate polo shirts. In the meantime he was keen to point out that not all current financial arrangements need to worry, noting shareholders wouldn't have their remuneration policy affected by the merger, thanks to the spiffy year it's had.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, T-MobileDeutsche Telekom: T-Mobile / MetroPCS merger to be completed by June 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 14:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Reuters | Email this | Comments

Rumor: Verizon-Bound Nokia Lumia 822 Will Cost A Cool $49 On-Contract

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Rumor: Verizon-Bound Nokia Lumia 822 Will Cost A Cool $49 On-Contract


Rumor: Verizon-Bound Nokia Lumia 822 Will Cost A Cool $49 On-Contract
You may have caught on to the Verizon-flavored Nokia handset floating around the rumor mill. But just in case you missed it, a few recent leaks have led us to believe that the red carrier will lay claim to the Nokia Lumia 822. And here's the real shocker: it should only cost $49, according to WMPowerUser.

The Big House or Your Small House: Comparing the football viewing experience

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 10:06 AM PDT

The Big House or Your Small House: Comparing the football viewing experience


The Big House or Your Small House: Comparing the football viewing experience
Per the request of our resident football fanatics, we are paying homage to this beloved pastime by honoring the king of all American football stadiums: The Big House.

AT&T training document suggests ISPs are gearing up to beat piracy with internet...

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 09:07 AM PDT

AT&T training document suggests ISPs are gearing up to beat piracy with internet restrictions


AT&T training document suggests ISPs are gearing up to beat piracy with internet restrictions
The fact that ISPs are working with the RIAA in a bid to squash piracy is far from new. A leaked document claiming to be AT&T training materials, however, suggests that the operator is about to stop talking, and start doing. According to TorrentFreak notifications will be sent out to customers on November 28th about the change in policy, with those suspected of illicit downloads receiving an email alerting them of the possible copyright infringement. We'd previously heard of a six-stage notification system, and this, too, is mentioned here with repeat offenders facing access to "many of the most frequently visited websites" restricted. Even stranger, is the talk of having to complete an online tutorial about copyright to get the restrictions lifted. As AT&T is part of the MPAA and RIAA-backed Center for Copyright Information, it's likely that the other members (Verizon, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Cablevision), will be prepping similar plans. We've asked AT&T for confirmation directly, but for now keep an eye on the mail.Filed under: Internet, AT&TAT&T training document suggests ISPs are gearing up to beat piracy with internet restrictions originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 12:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear | TorrentFreak | Email this | Comments

MooresCloud Light runs Linux, puts LAMP on your lamp (video)

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 08:09 AM PDT

MooresCloud Light runs Linux, puts LAMP on your lamp (video)


MooresCloud Light runs Linux, puts LAMP on your lamp (video)
Yes, we'll admit that we borrowed that pun in the title. MooresCloud founder Mark Pesce's Xzibit reference is still a very apt description of the Light, his company's Linux-based LED lamp. The Australian team's box-shaped illumination runs the open OS (including a LAMP web server stack) on an integrated mini PC with an accelerometer and WiFi. The relative power and networking provide obvious advantages for home automation that we've seen elsewhere, but it's the sheer flexibility of a generalized, web-oriented platform that makes the difference: the Light can change colors based on photos or movement, sync light pulses to music and exploit a myriad of other tricks that should result from a future, web-based app store. When and how the Light launches will depend on a Kickstarter campaign to raise $700,000 AUD ($717,621 US) starting on October 16th, although the $99 AUD ($101 US) cost is just low enough that we could see ourselves open-sourcing a little more of the living room. At least, as long as we don't have to recompile our lamp kernel before some evening reading.Continue reading MooresCloud Light runs Linux, puts LAMP on your lamp (video)Filed under: HouseholdMooresCloud Light runs Linux, puts LAMP on your lamp (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 10:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink ZDNet | MooresCloud | Email this | Comments

Denso creates li-ion battery designed for stop-start vehicles

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 06:14 AM PDT

Denso creates li-ion battery designed for stop-start vehicles


Denso creates li-ion battery designed for stop-start vehicles
Filed under: Hybrid, Suzuki, Toyota, Japan Toyota owns part of the company, but Suzuki gets the battery. That's the gist of Denso's development of a lithium-ion battery pack that is designed especially for cars with fuel-saving stop-start systems. The 5.5-pound battery pack weighs less because it can capture regenerative energy from when the vehicle slows down and feed that power the alternator when the car is idling and the engine is shut off. Such batteries mark an improvement over the older lead-acid batteries that are customarily used with stop-start systems. While Denso is minority-owned by Toyota, the new battery pack will first be used in the recently-launched Suzuki Wagon R. Denso hasn't said which other vehicles will be supplied with the battery pack further down the road. Until then, you can see Denso's press release below.Continue reading Denso creates li-ion battery designed for stop-start vehiclesDenso creates li-ion battery designed for stop-start vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Apple, other thin laptop makers pass latest round of EPEAT tests after summer mi...

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 06:13 AM PDT

Apple, other thin laptop makers pass latest round of EPEAT tests after summer mini-drama


Apple, other thin laptop makers pass latest round of EPEAT tests after summer mini-drama
Apple gave eco-friendly computer fans a brief jolt this July after it backed out of EPEAT certification, only to restore most devices just days later. While we can't say we're completely shocked at the follow-up, EPEAT has confirmed that at least one "ultra-thin" laptop from Apple has just cleared the verification process. The as yet unnamed system is more likely to be a Mac that had already earned the recycling-friendly rating in the past, such as the MacBook Air, rather than a sudden turnaround for the MacBook Pro with Retina Display. The look wasn't exclusively devoted to the Mac side, though -- EPEAT cleared Apple's computer as part of a wider test that also greenlit extra-thin portables from Lenovo, Samsung and Toshiba. We've reached out to get a more definitive list, but the approvals should ease the minds of those worried that ever-slimmer laptops are forcing us to give up our green efforts.Continue reading Apple, other thin laptop makers pass latest round of EPEAT tests after summer mini-dramaFiled under: Laptops, Apple, Samsung, LenovoApple, other thin laptop makers pass latest round of EPEAT tests after summer mini-drama originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 08:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Kimera Systems wants your smartphone to think for you

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 04:17 AM PDT

Kimera Systems wants your smartphone to think for you


Kimera Systems wants your smartphone to think for you
When Google took the wraps off Now we all got a pretty excited about the potential of the preemptive virtual assistant. Kimera Systems wants to build a similar system, but one that will make Mountain View's tool look about as advanced as a Commodore 64. The founder of the company, Mounir Shita, envisions a network of connected devices that use so-called smart software agents to track your friends, suggest food at a restaurant and even find someone to paint your house. That explanation is a bit simplistic, but it gets to the heart of what the Artificial General Intelligence network is theoretically capable of. In this world (as you'll see in the video after the break) you don't check Yelp or text your friend to ask if they're running late. Instead, your phone would recognize that you'd walked into a particular restaurant, analyze the menu and suggest a meal based on your tastes. Meanwhile, your friend has just reached the bus stop, but it's running a little behind. Her phone knows she's supposed to meet you so it sends an alert to let you know of the delay. With some spare time on your hands, your phone would suggest making a new social connection or walking to a nearby store to pick up that book sitting in your wishlist. It's creepy, ambitious and perhaps a bit unsettling that we'd be letting our phones run our lives. Kimera is trying to raise money to build a plug-in for Android and an SDK to start testing its vision. You check out the promotional video after the break and, if you're so inclined, pledge some cash to the cause at the source.Continue reading Kimera Systems wants your smartphone to think for youFiled under: Cellphones, Software, AltKimera Systems wants your smartphone to think for you originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 05:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Read Write Web | Kimera Systems (RocketHub) | Email this | Comments

Linux Foundation proposes convoluted solution for UEFI Secure Boot

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 12:57 AM PDT

Linux Foundation proposes convoluted solution for UEFI Secure Boot


Linux Foundation proposes convoluted solution for UEFI Secure Boot
With Windows 8 Microsoft is pushing manufacturers away from a traditional BIOS to UEFI with Secure Boot. But that poses problems for alternative OSes like Linux, because UEFI requires any software have a signed certificate. The Linux Foundation has been looking for a solution and thinks that it may have one. The proposed work around is a little convoluted and surprisingly involves obtaining a Microsoft signature for a new barebones bootloader. This wouldn't actually boot Linux or any other OS actually. Instead, it would then start a second bootloader, the one associated with your OS of choice. It's a little messy, but it should mean that the signed bootloader will be a catch-all solution for any operating system. Of course, it could take a while for the Foundation to actually obtain a signature from Microsoft. So "Designed for Windows 8" systems might not be able to run Linux right away, but rest assured a solution is on the way.Filed under: Software, MicrosoftLinux Foundation proposes convoluted solution for UEFI Secure Boot originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 03:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Slashdot, Ars Technica | Linux Foundation | Email this | Comments

Acoustic barcodes store data in sound, go on just about anything (video)

Posted: 13 Oct 2012 12:00 AM PDT

Acoustic barcodes store data in sound, go on just about anything (video)


Acoustic barcodes store data in sound, go on just about anything (video)
Technologies like NFC, RFID and QR codes are quickly becoming a normal part of everyday life, and now a group from Carnegie Mellon University has a fresh take on close-quarters data it calls acoustic barcodes. It involves physically etching a barcode-like pattern onto almost any surface, so it produces sound when something's dragged across it -- a fingernail, for example. A computer is then fed that sound through a microphone, recognizes the waveform and executes a command based on it. By altering the space between the grooves, it's possible to create endless unique identifiers that are associated with different actions. It's easy to see how smartphones could take advantage of this -- not that we recommend dragging your new iPhone over ridged surfaces -- but unlike the technologies mentioned earlier, not all potential applications envisage a personal reading device. Dot barcodes around an area, install the sound processing hardware on site, and you've got yourself an interactive space primed for breaking freshly manicured nails. We're pretty impressed by the simplicity of the concept, and the team does a good job of presenting scenarios for implementing it, which you can see in the video below. And, if you'd like to learn a little more about the idea or delve into the full academic paper, the source links await you. Continue reading Acoustic barcodes store data in sound, go on just about anything (video)Filed under: Cellphones, Misc, Software, AltAcoustic barcodes store data in sound, go on just about anything (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Oct 2012 00:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Hack a Day | Chris Harrison (1), (2) (PDF) | Email this | Comments

5 silly automotive features

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 09:37 PM PDT

5 silly automotive features


5 silly automotive features
Gimmicks that range from not-very-useful to patently absurd.

T-Mobile's holiday roadmap leaked: LG Optimus L9, HTC Windows PhoneX spotted

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 08:39 PM PDT

T-Mobile's holiday roadmap leaked: LG Optimus L9, HTC Windows PhoneX spotted


T-Mobile's holiday roadmap leaked: LG Optimus L9, HTC Windows PhoneX spotted
According to a leaked roadmap on TMoNews, the magenta carrier appears to have a few tantalizing offerings coming its way this holiday season. A curious BlackBerry handheld dubbed the Armstrong, a color refresh of the Samsung Galaxy S II, a possibly Android-flavored Huawei Summit and the LG Optimus L9 are all slated to launch just on or before Halloween. Going into the next month, we see the HTC Windows PhoneX making the pre-Thanksgiving cut with a potential debut of November 14th. Notably absent are the Samsung Galaxy Note II and the Nokia Lumia 810, but that doesn't mean they won't be there when December rolls around. Of course, this info didn't come through official channels, so we wouldn't bank on any of the handsets as holiday gifts just yet. Still, its nice to know they're coming, and you can get the full details on these and other devices at the source.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Samsung, HTC, LG, RIM, T-MobileT-Mobile's holiday roadmap leaked: LG Optimus L9, HTC Windows PhoneX spotted originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 23:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | TMoNews | Email this | Comments

Sony's Action Cam... in action (video)

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 07:41 PM PDT

Sony's Action Cam... in action (video)


Sony's Action Cam... in action (video)
We're quite familiar with ruggedized camcorders here at Engadget, be they from GoPro or Contour. However, Sony recently entered the extreme video fray with its Action Cam, and we got the chance to do a little POV recording with one. The videos produced were on par with what we've seen from the Action Cam's competition -- a nice wide view and decent quality. While we've seen other such cams have trouble with color balance, the Sony's was accurate both indoors and out and it adjusted to transitions from dim to bright environments quickly. And, while the SteadyShot image stabilization tech didn't eliminate all the shakes in our videos, it did noticeably reduce them. That said, you don't have to take our word for it, head on past the break and see the results for yourselves.Continue reading Sony's Action Cam... in action (video)Filed under: Cameras, SonySony's Action Cam... in action (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 21:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Honda offering $3,000 gas card with Civic Natural Gas purchase; is it worth it?

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 05:53 PM PDT

Honda offering $3,000 gas card with Civic Natural Gas purchase; is it worth it?


Honda offering $3,000 gas card with Civic Natural Gas purchase; is it worth it?
Filed under: Emerging Technologies, MPG, Honda, Natural GasHonda just released an incentive, a big one, for those interested in buying the Civic Natural Gas. American Honda has an alliance with Clean Energy Fuels to provide a debit card pre-loaded with $3,000 that can used at Clean Energy fueling stations around the country. Another perk, for those living in California, is the ability to drive a 2012 Civic Natural Gas Vehicle in the High Occupancy Vehicle carpool lanes through January 1, 2015. Honda says that the natural gas vehicle offers fuel savings up to 40 percent compared to a typical gasoline-powered subcompact car with its 31 miles per gallon combined EPA rating. Natural gas was costing customers $2.05 per equivalent gasoline gallon in July, according to the most recent Deptartment of Energy data. While not covered in its press release (see below), there are other considerations that car shoppers should research, such as: Finding a natural gas station: Clean Energy doesn't state the specific number of public fueling stations that there are in the US, but the numbers are limited. A lot of these stations are behind locked gates at government and business fleet facilities, airports, and bus and utility vehicle gas pumps. Looking over Clean Energy's map, it looks like there are about 180 public natural gas stations, about forty percent of them in Southern California. Range limitations: The regular Honda Civic sedan has a gas tank that can hold up to 13.2 gallons and has a combined city/highway mileage rating of 32 miles per gallon for the automatic transmission version. That would mean it could travel 422 miles on a tank of gasoline. Honda gives the Civic Natural Gas a range estimate of 220 miles. Part of the reason for this conservative estimate is that different stations refill CNG differently, and ambient temperature has an effect on how much gas can make it into the tank. There's also a limit to how much natural gas the pressurized tank can hold. Price comparison: Natural gas is appealing for those interested in reducing their out-of-pocket fuel expense, with a $2.05 per equivalent gasoline gallon the number cited by Honda, compared to the current national average for gasoline at about $3.80 a gallon. The downside is that the Civic Natural Gas is the most expensive version of the Civic, with its sticker price starting at $27,065 after destination. So, the $3,000 fuel card is appealing, but it makes sense to look before you leap. Does it make sense for you?Continue reading Honda offering $3,000 gas card with Civic Natural Gas purchase; is it worth it?Honda offering $3,000 gas card with Civic Natural Gas purchase; is it worth it? originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Tesla gets $10 million grant from California to help with Model X production

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 05:53 PM PDT

Tesla gets $10 million grant from California to help with Model X production


Tesla gets $10 million grant from California to help with Model X production
Tesla's outspoken CEO, Elon Musk, said last week that he expects his company's financials to be somewhat satisfactory in the very near future, but that's not to say a $10 million grant wouldn't be welcomed with open arms. Thanks to the California Energy Commission, Tesla will have some extra cash to work with during the production phase of its upcoming electric SUV, otherwise more formally known as the Model X. According to Forbes, Tesla will match California's gesture with $50 million of its own -- the total, naturally, will be used to ramp up production at its Fremont plant and to snag the necessary machinery and components to build that sleek Model X. There's still a good amount of time before this EV hits the masses, so it looks like watching those select demos will have to suffice for now.Filed under: TransportationTesla gets $10 million grant from California to help with Model X production originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink AutoBlog | Forbes | Email this | Comments

AMD could slash up to 30 percent of its workforce according to reports

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 05:53 PM PDT

AMD could slash up to 30 percent of its workforce according to reports


AMD could slash up to 30 percent of its workforce according to reports
AllThingsD and CNET are reporting that 30 percent of AMD's workforce could be laid off, though one of several unnamed sources notes the cuts could be as low as 10 percent. If these reports hold true, this would be the second round of layoffs for AMD within a year's time. The reductions will reportedly affect the firm's engineering and sales employees, and may be serious enough to cause a paring back of product lines. The silicon giant could potentially reveal its plans as early as next week, which would coincide with the announcement of its third quarter financial results. With the company expecting a ten percent revenue drop in Q3, it looks like the latest figures will continue the trend of less than ideal results.Filed under: Desktops, Gaming, Laptops, AMDAMD could slash up to 30 percent of its workforce according to reports originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 20:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | AllThingsD, CNET | Email this | Comments

Comcast quietly updates DVRs with ability to list stored programs from the web,...

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 04:43 PM PDT

Comcast quietly updates DVRs with ability to list stored programs from the web, mobile apps


Comcast quietly updates DVRs with ability to list stored programs from the web, mobile apps
While being able to schedule DVR recordings from your mobile device is nice, an update currently being pushed to some Comcast DVRs is adding the ability for users to check exactly what shows are stored there from an app or web browser. Previously the only remote info users could get from their DVRs was the percentage of storage currently in use and what recordings were scheduled to take place, but now users can see individual recordings, choose to watch any of them now, change their deletion priority, or even delete them remotely. Hopefully that doesn't lead to any unintentional interhousehold griefing as users manage the often inadequate hard drive space in their cable DVR, but it can certainly put ones mind at rest to know The League (or whatever your show of choice might be) was successfully archived. The update is quietly being pushed out as a software update for the DVR itself, and should appear automatically for users on the web or in their iOS app's DVR manager (Android users can access it as well, but via the browser). We noticed the change after our Motorola DVR got an update that also made the name of a channel appear under the number when typed in from the remote. It worked well, although a few much older recordings were not listed online every new one was, which could explain the quiet rollout that Comcast confirmed to us jsut began yesterday. One other change taking place at the same time is a new Xfinity TV Player app for iOS that is focused solely on streaming VOD, mirroring a similar app already out on Android. While the Xfinity TV app on the platform has handled streaming duties since 2010, the dedicated player has a different menu and even player interface, and we wouldn't be surprised to see the feature excised from the general app eventually.Continue reading Comcast quietly updates DVRs with ability to list stored programs from the web, mobile appsFiled under: Tablets, Software, HD, MobileComcast quietly updates DVRs with ability to list stored programs from the web, mobile apps originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Xfinity TV Player (iTunes), Xfinity TV (iTunes) | Email this | Comments

Padfone 2 surfaces in video, ASUS CEO gives viewers a brief tour (video)

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 04:43 PM PDT

Padfone 2 surfaces in video, ASUS CEO gives viewers a brief tour (video)


Padfone 2 surfaces in video, ASUS CEO gives viewers a brief tour (video)
A launch event invitation has already given us a glimpse of the ASUS Padfone 2, but Bloomberg TV India caught up with the firm's CEO Jerry Chen and snagged a video tour of the device before its October 16th reveal. The second iteration of the Padfone packs a 4.7-inch HD (presumably 720p) screen and 13-megapixel camera, which jives with specs on supposedly leaked packaging. Rather than having to fuss with a cover flap to slide the smartphone into its tablet shell, users will be able to dock the device straight into a lighter and thinner slate component. Other details are scarce, but we're sure to find out more when the curtain is ceremoniously pulled back next Wednesday. In the meantime, you can forge past the break to see footage of the hybrid starting at the 1:40 mark.Continue reading Padfone 2 surfaces in video, ASUS CEO gives viewers a brief tour (video)Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Mobile, ASUSPadfone 2 surfaces in video, ASUS CEO gives viewers a brief tour (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Notebook Italia (translated) | BloombergUTV (YouTube) | Email this | Comments

Stars and Their Eco-Friendly Cars

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 04:43 PM PDT

Stars and Their Eco-Friendly Cars


Stars and Their Eco-Friendly Cars
Hollywood is very eco-chic these days: 13 stars and their EVs and hybrids.

NextGuide iPad app continues its fight against boring grids, adds Amazon, gestur...

Posted: 12 Oct 2012 04:43 PM PDT

NextGuide iPad app continues its fight against boring grids, adds Amazon, gestures and more


NextGuide iPad app continues its fight against boring grids, adds Amazon, gestures and more
There's more than a few apps (and even DVRs) that promise to help you find something to watch, but one of the more interesting efforts came from Dijit Media's NextGuide app for the iPad. It launched its assault on the old grid-style layout last month, and an update rolling out is adding listings for more content from Amazon VOD and Prime streaming, plus support for new gestures like two finger swipe between show cards, pinch to hide and more. The "Your Picks" algorithms that attempt to figure out what else you may like before you do have been tweaked, and it can also pull up more information about any show or movie with saved searches and Wikipedia bio lookups. Hit iTunes to give the free app a shot, and see if this is a push in the right direction for your TV watching experience.Filed under: Home Entertainment, Tablets, HDNextGuide iPad app continues its fight against boring grids, adds Amazon, gestures and more originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Oct 2012 18:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | iTunes | Email this | Comments