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Redesigned Tata Nano to arrive in U.S. wearing price tag under $10k

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Redesigned Tata Nano to arrive in U.S. wearing price tag under $10k


Redesigned Tata Nano to arrive in U.S. wearing price tag under $10k
Filed under: Budget, India, Tata Tata's much ballyhooed Nano isn't exactly selling as expected in its home market of India, especially after the well-publicized fires engulfing the several examples of the world's cheapest car. Despite that, the head of Tata Group, Ratan Tata, says his company remains intent on bringing an updated sub-$10,000 Nano to the States, and he intends to do so in three years. While the Indian market gets a bare-bones Nano powered by a two-cylinder, 37-horsepower engine, Tata unsurprisingly says the US version will have a larger engine, power steering and traction control. "The Smart and the Fiat 500 have high sticker prices, and people buy them because they are small cars," Tata tells Automotive News. "But everyone knows you put a lot of money into it. We hope that the sub-$10,000 car has appeal." With the US economy still slowly recovering, a car for under $10k could have plenty of appeal. But the Indian automaker has several obstacles to overcome first, not the least of which is building a dealer network for the Nano. Tata owns Jaguar and Land Rover, but that group's CEO, Andy Goss, says there has been no discussion about using those dealers to distribute the Nano. Perhaps the updated US-bound Nano will be more like the Nano Megapixel concept (pictured above) we saw at the Geneva Motor Show back in March. That car had a longer, 138-inch wheelbase and a larger 325cc engine supplemented by two electric motors. It's safe to assume that if Tata wants to keep costs down so that it can offer the car below $10,000, the next Nano won't get a hybrid powertrain like the Megapixel, but perhaps it will pick up some of the car's size and styling cues.Redesigned Tata Nano to arrive in U.S. wearing price tag under $10k originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Tips have 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display joining iPad mini at rumored A...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Tips have 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display joining iPad mini at rumored Apple event


Tips have 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display joining iPad mini at rumored Apple event
While Apple's supposed October 23rd event still exists only in the land of leaks and rumors for now, there's mounting suspicions that it won't just be a one-trick pony if it becomes real. Both AllThingsD and 9to5Mac claim to know that a 13-inch MacBook Pro with a Retina display is also on the cards for the presentation and would be just what you'd expect: a smaller version of the 15-inch model with four times the screen resolution of its conventional equivalent (2,560 x 1,600 here), all-flash storage and a price premium. There's not much more to go on beyond talk of a D1 codename versus the 15-inch D2, although we won't have long to find out if the rumor represents more than just wishful thinking. You might want to hold out on buying that MacBook Air for a week as a precaution.Filed under: Laptops, AppleTips have 13-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display joining iPad mini at rumored Apple event originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | AllThingsD, 9to5Mac | Email this | Comments

Luxury Smartphone Brand Vertu Keeps Current CEO, Names Nokia Alum Anssi Vanjoki...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Luxury Smartphone Brand Vertu Keeps Current CEO, Names Nokia Alum Anssi Vanjoki Chairman


Luxury Smartphone Brand Vertu Keeps Current CEO, Names Nokia Alum Anssi Vanjoki Chairman
Nokia finally managed to offload its luxury-oriented Vertu brand to private equity firm EQT-VI late last week, but the parties involved seemed content to keep quiet at the time. Not so anymore — Vertu has just issued an official statement on the matter, and shed a bit of new light on its executive structure going forward.

Jolla's Marc Dillon takes over as CEO, Jussi Hurmola to focus on Sailfish

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:21 PM PDT

Jolla's Marc Dillon takes over as CEO, Jussi Hurmola to focus on Sailfish


Jolla's Marc Dillon takes over as CEO, Jussi Hurmola to focus on Sailfish
Following big news from Jolla almost two weeks ago, it's reluctant to go quiet, instead taking to Twitter to announce that Jussi Hurmola is no longer its CEO. This isn't a story of scandal or corporate dissent, but merely a restructuring to allow Hurmola to focus on Sailfish, the MeeGo-based OS currently in development. It's no great surprise that Marc Dillon is stepping up to be the new big cheese -- he's another of the company's founders and was acting COO prior to the shuffle. Sailfish is due to be demoed for the first time in a little over a month, where we imagine Hurmola will be eager to flaunt its progress now that he's managed to palm off all that paperwork.Filed under: Cellphones, Software, MobileJolla's Marc Dillon takes over as CEO, Jussi Hurmola to focus on Sailfish originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TonisTechBlog | Jolla (Twitter) | Email this | Comments

Jeep Sand Trooper is just what the Jawa ordered

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:20 PM PDT

Jeep Sand Trooper is just what the Jawa ordered


Jeep Sand Trooper is just what the Jawa ordered
If Luke had one, he may never have left home.

Editorial: Betting on BlackBerry (or hoping)

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 02:20 PM PDT

Editorial: Betting on BlackBerry (or hoping)


Editorial: Betting on BlackBerry (or hoping)
Carrying a BlackBerry Storm requires a certain capacity to face scorn with pride. You have to have a thick skin for pity, too. Also condescension. And incredulity. BlackBerry's reputation is in the gutter, but that's better than being down the sewer, which it was before RIM started showing prototypes of the BlackBerry 10. On the strength of an undeniably cool interface, the BlackBerry brand has clambered back up to ground level, where it sits in delayed-launch limbo. RIM is smartly spending the extra time exposing BB10 prototypes to the smartphone-using audience (and, crucially, app developers). It is not only to escape scorn, pity, condescension and incredulity that I place an emotional bet on BlackBerry 10. More objectively, there appears to be clear and careful thought to identifying how current models fall short in today's smartphone landscape (admittedly obvious), assessing weaknesses in Android/iOS experiences, and targeting an imaginative feature set to both loyal and disenfranchised users. It starts with a newly holistic approach to the mobile work-life balance. And there is that amazing camera thing.Continue reading Editorial: Betting on BlackBerry (or hoping)Filed under: Cellphones, RIMEditorial: Betting on BlackBerry (or hoping) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Apple Taps Amazon Search Exec To Helm Siri, Signals A Move To A Smarter Personal...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 01:26 PM PDT

Apple Taps Amazon Search Exec To Helm Siri, Signals A Move To A Smarter Personal Shopping Assistant


Apple Taps Amazon Search Exec To Helm Siri, Signals A Move To A Smarter Personal Shopping Assistant
Apple has poached an Amazon exec to take over its Siri department, according to a new report from AllThingsD's Kara Swisher. The move brings William Stasor, a former AltaVista executive who was in charge of Amazon's independent A9 retail search subsidiary to Cupertino, and indicates we'll see Siri get some stronger search chops as a result, especially with regards to online retail.

Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S start receiving Android 4.1.2 over the air

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S start receiving Android 4.1.2 over the air


Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S start receiving Android 4.1.2 over the air
When Android 4.1.2 hit the airwaves for upgrades, it was limited to a very exclusive club of Nexus 7 owners. Google has widened the gates considerably as of today: we're receiving multiple reports of GSM-based Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S owners getting the new Jelly Bean build through official, over-the-air channels. Upgrades here aren't as noticeable as they are on the reference Android tablet; besides fixes, we've mostly heard that it's now possible to expand a notification with a single finger. Those with CDMA-based phones are left out so far, but if you discover any surprise extras before 4.1.2 hits our own devices, be sure to leave us a tip. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, GoogleGalaxy Nexus, Nexus S start receiving Android 4.1.2 over the air originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

$199 LG Optimus G Will Hit AT&T Shelves November 2, Pre-Orders Start October 16

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 12:51 PM PDT

$199 LG Optimus G Will Hit AT&T Shelves November 2, Pre-Orders Start October 16


$199 LG Optimus G Will Hit AT&T Shelves November 2, Pre-Orders Start October 16
AT&T has just announced that it's version of theLG Optimus G will be available starting November 2. But for those who need no physical introduction to make purchasing decisions, pre-orders begin tomorrow. The phone will cost $199.99 on-contract.

With Its Gamification Tools, SessionM Reports A 35 Percent Lift In Retention, 25...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 12:51 PM PDT

With Its Gamification Tools, SessionM Reports A 35 Percent Lift In Retention, 250 Percent Lift In Engagement


With Its Gamification Tools, SessionM Reports A 35 Percent Lift In Retention, 250 Percent Lift In Engagement
Gamification works — at least, that's what SessionM is trying to show with some new data about its customer results. The company offers mobile publishers a platform for adding game mechanics to their apps, including a rewards system called mPoints. The goal is to increase user engagement and retention. And apparently, these efforts are actually paying off, with developers seeing a 35 percent increase in retention rate and a 25 percent lower bounce rate after integrating SessionM.

Zeiss Cinemizer head-mounted OLED display wends its way into stores

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Zeiss Cinemizer head-mounted OLED display wends its way into stores


Zeiss Cinemizer head-mounted OLED display wends its way into stores
Zeiss must be doing well in the lens business, as it hasn't exactly been in a rush to get its Cinemizer OLED on to shelves. Still, we're happy to say that the head-mounted display is at last slipping into retailers: Amazon partners are now carrying the regular 870 x 500 version for $749 in the US (German titling aside) and £578 in the UK. It doesn't look to be the version with head tracking that we tried earlier this year, but you'll still get a 3D image through HDMI 1.4 in addition to 2D through either the HDMI link or analog input. The price makes it a tempting alternative to the more advanced but costlier Sony HMZ-T2 -- and for those who'd like something slightly more discreet-looking while they zone out with a good movie.Filed under: Home Entertainment, Wearables, HD, SonyZeiss Cinemizer head-mounted OLED display wends its way into stores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink OLED-Info | Amazon (US), (UK) | Email this | Comments

Honda sells millionth hybrid 13 years after first introducing Insight

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:55 AM PDT

Honda sells millionth hybrid 13 years after first introducing Insight


Honda sells millionth hybrid 13 years after first introducing Insight
Filed under: Hybrid, Acura, Honda Remember when selling 100,000 hybrids was something to tout? Today, Honda comes calling with the news that, since putting its first-gen Insight on sale in 1999, the company has sold more than a million hybrids around the world. Clearly, the company's gas-electric sales pace is quickening - it took Honda until 2005 to sell its first 100,000. At the time, only the Insight, Civic Hybrid and Accord Hybrid were available. By 2007, with no new models added to the list, another 100,000 had been sold. Honda introduced the second-gen Insight in 2009 and the CR-Z and Fit Hybrid in 2010. By December of that year, the company had cleared its decks of 600,000 units, and the pace of new introductions was about to increase. 2011 saw three new hybrid models (in Japan only), the Fit Shuttle, Freed and Freed Spike. This year, Acura introduced the ILX Hybrid in the US and Canada and, last month, after almost 13 years of offering hybrids, cumulative sales for the two brands hit seven digits. The US is responsible for 318,000 of those. Next year, a new Accord gas-electric and Accord Plug-In Hybrid will arrive with improved powertrains. To compare, the world's hybrid leader, Toyota, is now making and selling over a million hybrids a year and has sold over four million through the years. That's impressive, but let's remember that it's taken over a decade for Honda and Toyota to reach these numbers, which can help put the White House's goal of having one million plug-ins on the road by 2015 into perspective. For more information, check out Honda's official press release by scrolling down.Continue reading Honda sells millionth hybrid 13 years after first introducing InsightHonda sells millionth hybrid 13 years after first introducing Insight originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

AT&T LG Optimus G to be available November 2 for $200, pre-orders begin tomorrow

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:55 AM PDT

AT&T LG Optimus G to be available November 2 for $200, pre-orders begin tomorrow


AT&T LG Optimus G to be available November 2 for $200, pre-orders begin tomorrow
The details have finally come: the LG Optimus G on AT&T will be coming to stores beginning November 2nd, and will go for $199.99 after a two-year commitment. Eager early adopters, however, will be able to get their pre-ordering on tomorrow. Developing...Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, AT&T, LGAT&T LG Optimus G to be available November 2 for $200, pre-orders begin tomorrow originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | AT&T | Email this | Comments

With the launch of Xbox Music, Zune is truly no more

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:55 AM PDT

With the launch of Xbox Music, Zune is truly no more


With the launch of Xbox Music, Zune is truly no more
It's over, folks. Or at least nearly over. Write it down -- time of death: 12:01AM ET, October 16. That's when the Zune brand is officially no more, and "Xbox Music/Video" and its store replace the Zune Marketplace; the final, quiet end of a brand that's been waning for years. "Yes, the Zune brand is gone, and the Zune products are gone," Xbox Music GM Jerry Johnson told us in a meeting last week. While Zune devices will still work with Windows 7, and the Zune Pass simply becomes the Xbox Music Pass, the brand is effectively no more, joining the Kin and Microsoft Bob in the annals of MS history. Bizarrely, the branding will continue on for Windows 7 and Windows Phone 7 users, with the Zune Marketplace mirroring Xbox Music's content. That's likely due to Xbox Music being exclusive to Windows 8 devices (which includes the Xbox 360, despite its age, and Windows Phone 8) -- Microsoft promises a continued focus on Xbox Music going forward, while Zune support drops out. In the end, though Zune was a failure for Microsoft, Johnson said it was a worthwhile learning experience for the company. "The Zune brand got associated with a device, and what we did with Xbox Music is actually turn around and say, 'Let's build something from the ground up, leveraging what we've learned from a lot of these different things.' But it's not gonna be device-centric, it's gonna be service-centric," he explained. In Johnson's eyes, the failure of Zune as a brand is directly tied to the failure of Zune as a device -- and having the highly successful Xbox brand tied to its media offerings, he's hoping to skirt previous negative perceptions and relaunch Microsoft's place in media delivery. Whether that'll happen remains to be seen, but either way, this is the final nail in the Zune's coffin -- not just as a device, but as a thing in the world.Filed under: Cellphones, Desktops, Gaming, Tablets, Software, Mobile, MicrosoftWith the launch of Xbox Music, Zune is truly no more originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

'Samsara' creators Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson discuss the digital filmmaking d...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:54 AM PDT

'Samsara' creators Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson discuss the digital filmmaking divide (video)


'Samsara' creators Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson discuss the digital filmmaking divide (video)
We've set up shop in a conference room above Third Avenue in Manhattan, a Canon 5D trained on Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson. I find myself apologizing awkwardly for the setup, several times. There's a long boardroom table in the middle and a customary junket breakfast spread to the right. It's about as plain as meeting rooms come, save for a few movie posters lining the walls, advertising films distributed by the indie film company that owns the space. Hardly ideal for our purposes, but here were are, all clumped into a single corner, with the director and producer of Samsara flanking a cardboard poster for their movie, leaned atop a stand. It's not the welcome befitting the creators of a big, beautiful sweeping cinematic masterpiece. But they're tired -- too tired to care about such things, perhaps. They dismiss such apologies, clip their lavaliere microphones on over their shirts and sit down. Fricke motions to the single SLR seated atop a tripod, explaining that he used the same model on a recent commercial shoot. "We have a solid background grounded in shooting in film, and that just stays with you," he adds. "When I'm shooting like with a 5D, like what you're using now to shoot this interview, I'm working with it like it's a 65 camera. It's my frame of reference, my background. I'm just wired that way." The world of filmmaking has changed dramatically in the two decades since the duo first unleashed Baraka on the world, a non-narrative journey across 25 countries that became the high-water mark for the genre and a staple in critics' lists and film school syllabi.Continue reading 'Samsara' creators Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson discuss the digital filmmaking divide (video)Filed under: Cameras, Home Entertainment'Samsara' creators Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson discuss the digital filmmaking divide (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Purr-fect app helps increase animal adoption

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 11:54 AM PDT

Purr-fect app helps increase animal adoption


Purr-fect app helps increase animal adoption
Looking to adopt a new pet? A new mobile app called "Pics for Pets" puts your directly in touch with animal shelters in your area.

Ooma HD2 handset and Linx adapter available on Oct.17 for $60 and $50, respectively

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Ooma HD2 handset and Linx adapter available on Oct.17 for $60 and $50, respectively


Ooma HD2 handset and Linx adapter available on Oct.17 for $60 and $50, respectively
Ooma's Telo telephony device is pretty wonderful all by itself, but pairing it with the company's soon-to-be-released HD2 handset and Linx peripheral presents a whole new opportunity to the VoIP crowd. The HD2 -- the second generation Telo handset first introduced at CES 2012 -- offers some smartphone-esque functionality to your home phone: syncing with contacts across various social media services, for one, and profile photos popping up in the 2-inch color screen as identification on incoming calls. It launches very soon -- October 17 -- at US and Canadian retailers with an asking price of $60, despite previously being given a March 2012 launch window. The Linx -- which was outed in an FCC filing earlier this year -- adds a much more quaint ability to the Telo: the ability to plug in any normal landline phone (yes, even that free football phone you got with your Sports Illustrated subscription in the mid-'90s). The Telo can handle up to four connected phones, in the HD2 handset or Linx-connected devices (including fax machines, also from the mid-'90s). Linx connectors are also available as of October 17 at US and Canadian retailers with an asking price of $50.Gallery: Ooma HD2 handset and Linx adapterFiled under: Misc, Handhelds, Household, Peripherals, WirelessOoma HD2 handset and Linx adapter available on Oct.17 for $60 and $50, respectively originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Ooma blog | Email this | Comments

Lotus, Aston Martin Recalls

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Lotus, Aston Martin Recalls


Lotus, Aston Martin Recalls
Lotus Evora for oil fires and Aston's V12 Vantage for tire pressure

Circa’s New iOS App Will Change The Way You Consume News

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 10:57 AM PDT

Circa's New iOS App Will Change The Way You Consume News


Circa's New iOS App Will Change The Way You Consume News
The way that we consume information on the Internet has changed dramatically over the years. The main reason is because there is simply more content available to us than we could ever consume during our time on Earth. Back in the day, our only options for news were newspapers and then eventually the local TV or radio station telling us what's happening in our immediate area. Circa has launched its iOS app today, and it aims to change the way that we consume and retain information. It's a drastic approach, but it's one that could actually work.

Better Place, Coda an unexpected partnership for airport taxi battery swaps

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:59 AM PDT

Better Place, Coda an unexpected partnership for airport taxi battery swaps


Better Place, Coda an unexpected partnership for airport taxi battery swaps
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Better Place, Coda Automotive Our friend David Herron recently discovered that charging infrastructure supplier Better Place has added another automaker to its international network - Coda - though the company had yet to announce it. Better Place is known for partnering with Renault overseas to expand its network of charging stations and battery swapping locations. Herron, a former Silicon Valley software engineer with a passion for transportation alternatives and fossil fuel reduction, now writes for online publications including his blog The Long Tail Pipe. He did research on a public filing from California Energy Commission on $20 million grants for clean transportation. The grant project is managed by Better Place and covers taxis serving the San Francisco and San Jose Airports. The goal is to deploy two battery swap stations and six battery-switchable electric taxis there and then collect data on the operations. While reading through the CEC filing, he stumbled across a PDF with more details on three involved parties. Their names: Better Place Mobility Services, Inc. FEV, Inc. Coda of Silicon Valley FEV Inc. is an automotive engineering company and Better Place is obvious. But what about the third? Did this mean Coda Automotive? While the electric automaker has had a slow start in the market, yes, it is in fact providing these six electric cars. We asked, and John Proctor, director of global communications at Better Place, provided this response to AutoblogGreen: As you may know, we're developing an electric taxi program in the Bay Area. To fulfill our program commitment to demonstrate switchable-battery taxis, Better Place, CODA and FEV are moving forward with a collaboration to convert six CODA electric cars with fixed batteries into switchable-battery cars. It's another example of our ongoing efforts around the world to develop more makes and models of electric cars with switchable batteries. For Herron, understanding the relationship between Better Place and Coda didn't make much sense at first - Coda isn't in a good place to make use of the alliance, especially since Coda doesn't distribute electric cars in countries where Better Place has swap stations in place. There could be a global alliance that makes sense down the road though, Herron wrote. Coda announced a deal in April with Great Wall Motors. China would be a good market for a global electric car distribution system to expand for Better Place and Coda.Better Place, Coda an unexpected partnership for airport taxi battery swaps originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:55:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Netflix streaming launches in Sweden, lets you get your Bron on

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:59 AM PDT

Netflix streaming launches in Sweden, lets you get your Bron on


Netflix streaming launches in Sweden, lets you get your Bron on
Sweden is home to some of the world's better known movie makers and some very high speed data connections, but it has only had so much love from movie streaming services that you'd think would be a natural match. Netflix is making that union a reality today through the launch of its Watch Instantly service in the country. Pay 79 kronor ($12) a month and you'll get access to a mix of both international and domestic movies and TV shows on any device that can take Netflix in the country, which includes at least computers as well as Android and iOS devices. Other Nordic territories are still promised as coming soon; although that won't be much help to Danes, Finns or Norwegians, we're sure Swedes won't mind having one more excuse to flaunt their cheap fiber internet access.Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HDNetflix streaming launches in Sweden, lets you get your Bron on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Hacking Netflix | Netflix Nordics Blog, App Store, Google Play | Email this | Comments

Working 9 To 5 For BlackBerry 10: RIM Opens Developer Workspace At EMEA HQ To He...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:59 AM PDT

Working 9 To 5 For BlackBerry 10: RIM Opens Developer Workspace At EMEA HQ To Help Accelerate App Development


Working 9 To 5 For BlackBerry 10: RIM Opens Developer Workspace At EMEA HQ To Help Accelerate App Development
RIM is busy beavering away on the next generation of its mobile OS -- BlackBerry 10 -- but the BlackBerry-maker needs developers working in parallel making apps for its new ecosystem. So today it's opened the doors on the first global BlackBerry Tech Center at its EMEA HQ -- which provides BB10 developers with a dedicated workspace and a team of on site experts to provide developer guidance.

Lumia 920T leaks in China, could be Nokia's ticket to a huge new subscriber base

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:58 AM PDT

Lumia 920T leaks in China, could be Nokia's ticket to a huge new subscriber base


Lumia 920T leaks in China, could be Nokia's ticket to a huge new subscriber base
It's not just America waiting keenly on the Nokia Lumia 920 and its PureView powers -- new images have popped up proving that this Windows Phone 8 device is also headed to China. Corroborating earlier reports of a Lumia 920 that is compatible with China Mobile's TD-SCDMA network, the phone's settings screen mentions "CMCC", which is a reference to that operator -- although it's not clear whether the handset will also support the carrier's fledgling LTE network. The pics only show a dark-colored variant, but Nokia will no doubt be depending on the booming Chinese market to bring some sunshine to its balance sheet.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, NokiaLumia 920T leaks in China, could be Nokia's ticket to a huge new subscriber base originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink GSMInsider | WP7Nokia (Weibo) | Email this | Comments

Slickdeals' best in tech for October 15th: 60-inch Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV and a sl...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:58 AM PDT

Slickdeals' best in tech for October 15th: 60-inch Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV and a slew of components


Slickdeals' best in tech for October 15th: 60-inch Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV and a slew of components
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. If you're looking to get a jump on some of your holiday shopping, perhaps this round of tech deals will provide the necessary motivation to do just that. A 60-inch Sharp AQUOS 1080p LCD HDTV tops the group, and a smattering of components round out the lot. Keep and eye on those pesky discount codes and rebate links, though, because we'd hate for you to miss out. Head on past the break to peruse the whole list.Continue reading Slickdeals' best in tech for October 15th: 60-inch Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV and a slew of componentsFiled under: Cameras, Misc, Home Entertainment, StorageSlickdeals' best in tech for October 15th: 60-inch Sharp AQUOS LCD HDTV and a slew of components originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 12:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Slickdeals | Email this | Comments

Motor Trend Names SUV of the Year

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:58 AM PDT

Motor Trend Names SUV of the Year


Motor Trend Names SUV of the Year
Magazine puts 11 SUVs through their paces to find the winner.

Move Over, LG: Sony’s New “Nexus X” Smartphone Reportedly Caught On Film

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Move Over, LG: Sony's New "Nexus X" Smartphone Reportedly Caught On Film


Move Over, LG: Sony's New "Nexus X" Smartphone Reportedly Caught On Film
At this point LG's rumored Nexus phone is pretty much a lock, but a newly-leaked pair of images may indicate that the so-called Nexus 4 won't be in the Google Play Store alone. XperiaBlog happened upon photos of a Sony-made "Nexus X" smartphone on Picasa (where more than a few devices are outed ahead of schedule), which jibe well with an earlier report claiming Google was working on Nexus hardware with a handful of manufacturing partners.

Telus nixing activation fees for new and current subscribers

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Telus nixing activation fees for new and current subscribers


Telus nixing activation fees for new and current subscribers
Oh the ever-so-wonderful activation fees. For some lucky folks in The True North, however, these one-time, undesired carrier tolls will be a thing of the past very, very soon. Today, Canadian carrier Telus announced it's taking a cue from Consumer Cellular and waving goodbye to those activation fees you so love; meaning it'll no longer charge the accustomed $35 to new customers or even the $25 for current subscribers who have just recently snagged a new device. Still, the nice gesture doesn't come without a cost, as the carrier has also said it plans to start charging $10 for SIM cards in order to "cover the product cost that was previously included in their renewal and activation fees " -- that's if you don't already have a compatible one, of course. Regardless, the plan is set to go into full effect come the first of November, with Telus noting it is all part of its plan to continue the "journey to be fair and transparent and help customers understand when they are paying for tangible products or value-added services."Continue reading Telus nixing activation fees for new and current subscribersFiled under: Cellphones, Wireless, MobileTelus nixing activation fees for new and current subscribers originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Telus | Email this | Comments

Vodafone Germany expects Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 on November 1st

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Vodafone Germany expects Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 on November 1st


Vodafone Germany expects Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 on November 1st
Everyone knows that Nokia's Lumia 820 and 920 are slated to arrive in November. But how soon into the month? Going by Vodafone Germany's assertions, both of the devices will come just as some of us are nursing our Halloween candy hangovers -- that is, November 1st. While neither Nokia nor Microsoft has confirmed the timing independently, it lines up with a brief mention of a similar date at retailer MediaMarkt and would follow just two days after the big Windows Phone 8 event where Nokia is likely to take center stage. Provided Vodafone isn't just being optimistic, it gives us hope that the North American launches of the advanced Lumias won't be far behind.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Microsoft, NokiaVodafone Germany expects Nokia Lumia 820 and 920 on November 1st originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Oct 2012 11:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink WPArea.de (translated), WMPoweruser | Vodafone Germany (Facebook) | Email this | Comments

Location-Based Mobile Startup Glassmap Goes White Label: Lets Business Target Cu...

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:04 AM PDT

Location-Based Mobile Startup Glassmap Goes White Label: Lets Business Target Customers With Personalized Offers


Location-Based Mobile Startup Glassmap Goes White Label: Lets Business Target Customers With Personalized Offers
Glassmap, the YC-backed location startup launched at the beginning of the year as something of a "Find My Friends" app for Facebook users, is today introducing a new vertical for business customers. With the debut of "Glassmap Business Solutions," as the system is being called, both brands and local brick-and-mortar retailers can take advantage of the technology Glassmap built in order to better target customers on an individualized basis.

$3,000 car coming to U.S.

Posted: 15 Oct 2012 09:04 AM PDT

$3,000 car coming to U.S.


$3,000 car coming to U.S.
A pocket-sized car for pocket change?