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TDK breaks the Hard Drive density limit, could go on to develop super-sized storage

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:41 PM PDT

TDK breaks the Hard Drive density limit, could go on to develop super-sized storage


TDK breaks the Hard Drive density limit, could go on to develop super-sized storage
While the old-fashioned hard drive isn't as fast or slender as an SSD, it can still lord its greater capacities and cheaper price over its upstart rival. TDK thinks it's extended the mediums lead in that area by tweaking the magnetic heads and recording medium of the hardware -- increasing the areal density of a unit to 1.5 TB per square inch. It means that we could see 1TB platters arriving in 2.5-inch laptop drives and 2TB platters in desktop modules, meaning even your commuting machine can store all of your heftiest data with ease.Filed under: StorageTDK breaks the Hard Drive density limit, could go on to develop super-sized storage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Tech-On | Email this | Comments

Fujitsu demos ad transmission technology, sends info from TV to handset via smar...

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 02:08 PM PDT

Fujitsu demos ad transmission technology, sends info from TV to handset via smartphone camera (video)


Fujitsu demos ad transmission technology, sends info from TV to handset via smartphone camera (video)
Another easter egg at Fujitsu's CEATEC booth was a system for transmitting coupons, URLs and other digital information from a TV screen to a user's smartphone. We'll back up a bit: the data ends up on-screen in the first place thanks to information embedded in light flashing at various levels of brightness (the frame rate is too quick to be detected by the human eye). Theoretically, when a viewer is watching a commercial, they'll see a prompt to hold up their phone's camera to the screen, and doing so will bring up a corresponding coupon or website on their handset. The embedded information covers the entire panel, so users don't need to point their device at a particular section of the screen. In Fujitsu's demo, pointing a smartphone at the TV pulled up a website on the phone. It only took about a second for the URL to pop up on the device, and there was no noticeable flickering on the TV itself (essentially, the picture looks identical to what you'd see on a non-equipped model, since your eye won't notice the code appearing at such a high frequency). The company says this technology works at a distance of up to two or three meters. Head past the break to take a look at the prototype in action.Gallery: Fujitsu Video Data Transmission hands-onContinue reading Fujitsu demos ad transmission technology, sends info from TV to handset via smartphone camera (video)Filed under: Misc, Home EntertainmentFujitsu demos ad transmission technology, sends info from TV to handset via smartphone camera (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Audi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screen

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Audi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screen


Audi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screen
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Audi Ah, analog, where have you gone? Those analog gauges of the all-electric Audi R8 e-tron that we saw earlier this year in a video of a run around Nürburgring's track are being replaced by an all-digital set-up similar to that of the Tesla Model S, Plug In Cars reports. As can be seen in a two-minute video below, the R8 e-tron, which is being shown off at the Paris Motor Show, will have a digital "powermeter" that takes the place of the tachometer (as there are no engine speed measurements needed here). The car's all-digital center console screen controls things like the radio and climate-control system. There's even a screen where the rear-view mirror usually is. Audi is planning to start selling the car, which will have a single-charge range of about 135 miles, later this year. In June, the car set a world speed record for a series production car at Nürburgring, completing a lap in eight minutes and 9.099 seconds.Continue reading Audi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screenAudi R8 e-tron will have big Model S-like touch screen originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

eBay UK launches Secretguru beta site, helps you find experts to get stuff done

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:37 PM PDT

eBay UK launches Secretguru beta site, helps you find experts to get stuff done


eBay UK launches Secretguru beta site, helps you find experts to get stuff done
Granted, the name sounds a bit questionable, but Secretguru wants to help you make your life a little better. Still in an early beta pilot testing stage, the site was launched by a wing of Ebay's UK staff in attempts to set professionals up with clients, from chefs to painters to vocal coaches to tour guides. The site has hand-picked a list of "gurus" that you can peruse and hire, and those interested in being named a guru can submit an application for consideration. As far as feedback on hired gurus is concerned, that still seems to be a matter of sending complaints directly to eBay itself. No word yet on plans to launch the site in other countries.Filed under: InterneteBay UK launches Secretguru beta site, helps you find experts to get stuff done originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TechCrunch | Secretguru | Email this | Comments

World's smallest supercharged V8 enters production

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:37 PM PDT

World's smallest supercharged V8 enters production


World's smallest supercharged V8 enters production
Mighty micro machine.

UK carrier cooperation could see 4G LTE rollout ramp up by summer 2013

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:05 PM PDT

UK carrier cooperation could see 4G LTE rollout ramp up by summer 2013


UK carrier cooperation could see 4G LTE rollout ramp up by summer 2013
With the formal creation of Orange and T-Mobile's LTE network lovechild, Everything Everywhere, the UK finally joined the horserace for 4G. Now, it looks like rival domestic operators could get a chance to play catch-up sooner than expected, according to a report from The Telegraph. It appears the mobile companies, having recently put to rest concerns over any potential "first mover advantage" that would see each party entering into litigation, have been freed up to bid in a spectrum auction set to take place in early January. And further speeding this next-gen rollout along, is Ofcom's admission that those precious frequencies could be ready for use as soon as this coming May, allowing carriers to prep service for public consumption by mid-summer 2013 at the latest. All told, it's good news for denizens of the British isles hankering for blazing wireless speeds and the LTE devices that love them. But as with all things commercial, we'd caution you to expect some regulatory bumps in the road to this rollout.Filed under: Cellphones, WirelessUK carrier cooperation could see 4G LTE rollout ramp up by summer 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Telegraph | Email this | Comments

BBC in talks to build Playlister, a streaming music service for its own music ar...

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:04 PM PDT

BBC in talks to build Playlister, a streaming music service for its own music archive


BBC in talks to build Playlister, a streaming music service for its own music archive
The BBC is home to a massive archive of highly desirable music that, sadly, due to licensing reasons, remains gathering dust in is enormous vaults. The Telegraph is reporting that the corporation's music head, Tim Davie, is trying to put some or all of that material online for users to enjoy without additional charges. He's said to be in talks with Spotify, Deezer and Apple to help build a service called Playlister, using the trio's bulk-deals with the record labels to get around the long-winded wrangling that would otherwise be required. If successful, it'll launch in 2013 free to license-fee paying Brits in a similar fashion to the wildly successful iPlayer -- although we'd pay a little extra if Fearne Cotton was excluded from the catalog.Filed under: Home Entertainment, Portable Audio/Video, HDBBC in talks to build Playlister, a streaming music service for its own music archive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Telegraph | Email this | Comments

Cosworth-Tuned Hyundai Coming to SEMA

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:04 PM PDT

Cosworth-Tuned Hyundai Coming to SEMA


Cosworth-Tuned Hyundai Coming to SEMA
The engineering firm and manufacturer will debut a tuned Genesis Coupe.

World's largest Fritos Chili pie

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 01:04 PM PDT

World's largest Fritos Chili pie


World's largest Fritos Chili pie
The world's largest Fritos Chili Pie in celebration of the corn chip's 80th anniversary.

Behold! The First Fancily-Printed Panoramic Photo From The iPhone 5

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Behold! The First Fancily-Printed Panoramic Photo From The iPhone 5


Behold! The First Fancily-Printed Panoramic Photo From The iPhone 5
If you've wondered what you can do with your iPhone 5 panoramic photos, wonder no more. The folks at CanvasPop have proven that you can print your big honking photos onto big honking paper so you can have a hugenormously long photo on your wall. The guys at CanvasPop told me to go take a panoramic picture and they set it to print at 10"x50" (the max is 15"x75"). The photo, arguably, is pretty terrible, but to prove it could be done, they slathered it down onto the material and now there exists an under-lit, vaguely menacing photograph of Sunset Park in Brooklyn.

Engineering a better bicycle with DBC City Bike Design

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Engineering a better bicycle with DBC City Bike Design


Engineering a better bicycle with DBC City Bike Design
My day with Dan Sorger was winding down and the photographers were out joyriding on his bicycles when he beckoned me to look at something on his tiny, age-stained LCD monitor. Nestled in between a curling collection of Post-It notes was an anecdote about a wealthy Italian man which he began to read aloud, "Once upon a time, long ago ..." According to the story he had spent an exorbitant sum of money to modify his prized Alfa Romeo. As a result, his family tried to have him declared insane and wrest control of his fortune. As the trial got underway, the judge asked to see the vehicle in question and, once he set his eyes on the custom-crafted aluminum body, he dismissed the case, declaring, "The search for beauty is the most natural thing in man." The tale is allegedly the origin of storied automobile designer Ugo Zagato, but it's the judge who is the real star and it's his words that struck a chord with Dan, the founder and owner of DBC City Bike Design. Gallery: DBC City Bike DesignContinue reading Engineering a better bicycle with DBC City Bike DesignFiled under: Transportation, AltEngineering a better bicycle with DBC City Bike Design originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Google’s Motorola Unexpectedly Withdraws Its Latest ITC Complaint Against Apple

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:31 PM PDT

Google's Motorola Unexpectedly Withdraws Its Latest ITC Complaint Against Apple


Google's Motorola Unexpectedly Withdraws Its Latest ITC Complaint Against Apple
In August, Google's Motorola Mobility filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Apple with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), asking to ITC to basically ban the import of virtually all of Apple's hardware products. A few weeks ago, the ITC decided to formally investigate these claims. Now, however, Motorola has unexpectedly withdrawn its complaint.

Google withdraws recent ITC complaint in Motorola v. Apple case

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:03 PM PDT

Google withdraws recent ITC complaint in Motorola v. Apple case


Google withdraws recent ITC complaint in Motorola v. Apple case
Well, here's a bit of a surprise in the ongoing spate of Apple-focused patent disputes. Google's Motorola Mobility subsidiary has now formally withdrawn its most recent complaint against Apple with the ITC, which was just filed on August 17th and had been, until now, under investigation. Not surprisingly, details are light beyond that, with Google's filing only stating that it asked the ITC to "terminate all claims in this investigation without prejudice," and adding that "there are no agreements between Motorola and Apple, written or oral, express or implied, concerning the subject matter of this investigation." The complaint itself had claimed that Apple infringed on seven patents held by Motorola, and Google was seeking a US import ban on a range of Apple products as a result.Filed under: Cellphones, MobileGoogle withdraws recent ITC complaint in Motorola v. Apple case originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FOSS Patents | Email this | Comments

Deutsche Telekom mulling T-Mobile / MetroPCS marriage

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:02 PM PDT

Deutsche Telekom mulling T-Mobile / MetroPCS marriage


Deutsche Telekom mulling T-Mobile / MetroPCS marriage
Well, turns out that rumors of a MetroPCS and T-Mobile merger weren't completely off base. While we wouldn't expect Deutsche Telekom to announce the sale of its US property any time soon, the German giant has confirmed that its holding talks with America's sixth largest mobile operator to combine the two networks. The prospective deal would involve combining the two into a single entity, with Deutsche Telekom as the majority shareholder. Of course there are significant obstacles in the way, including divergent network technologies and distinctly different marketing strategies. This is, of course, just the latest scene in the ongoing piece of corporate theater that almost saw the struggling magenta carrier absorbed by AT&T. We'll of course be following closely to see if such a move would sit a little better with government regulators. The complete statement from Deutsche Telekom confirming the talks is after the break.Continue reading Deutsche Telekom mulling T-Mobile / MetroPCS marriageFiled under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, T-MobileDeutsche Telekom mulling T-Mobile / MetroPCS marriage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Bloomberg, All Things D | Email this | Comments

Nissan Buys Back Leafs

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 12:01 PM PDT

Nissan Buys Back Leafs


Nissan Buys Back Leafs
Automaker "repurchased" cars from two dissatisfied owners.

Editorial: Square gets the attention, but credit cards rule

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 11:25 AM PDT

Editorial: Square gets the attention, but credit cards rule


Editorial: Square gets the attention, but credit cards rule
Lower Manhattan, Pearl Street, the Financial District. A Starbucks with broad windows, great for people watching. Sipping my $5 flavored coffee, I watched a homeless man sit on the sidewalk. I liked him immediately: his sharp gaze and thoughtful expression. When I left, I squatted down next to him and put five bucks in his jar, contributing the cost of my first-world coffee to the man's case for survival. We talked. He knew his tech, this man of no possessions, describing his favorite productivity gadgets of the past decade, scorning Apple for form over function. He had been living on the street day and night for two years. My five dollars was "huge," he said. I knew that was true only microcosmically. He liked cigars. That's where the cash would go. Meanwhile, Starbucks had recently cut a deal with Square, one of the hottest startup stories of the season, so that people with five dollars to spend on coffee needn't pull out a wallet and ponder their privilege.Continue reading Editorial: Square gets the attention, but credit cards ruleFiled under: Tablets, Wireless, SoftwareEditorial: Square gets the attention, but credit cards rule originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

September Chevy Volt sales up to 2,851; Nissan Leaf climbs to 984

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:54 AM PDT

September Chevy Volt sales up to 2,851; Nissan Leaf climbs to 984


September Chevy Volt sales up to 2,851; Nissan Leaf climbs to 984
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Chevrolet, NissanWith 2,831 sold, August was a good month for sales of the Chevrolet Volt. In fact, it was the most Volts sold in the U.S. in a single month, ever. Critics questioned whether those sales were legitimate, but there's no question the Volt is on a roll. Could Chevy orchestrate a repeat? September has answered that question with a resounding yes, and then some: GM sold 2,851 Volts last month. In September 2011, Chevy sold 723 Volts. With 210,245 vehicles sold across all brands, GM says that this was the best September, U.S. sales-wise, since 2008. The other long-standing plug-in vehicle on sale in the U.S. is the Nissan Leaf, which has had a string of down months recently. The September news was good for the country's best-selling pure EV, moving 984 units, up quite a bit from the 685 sold in August. Interestingly, 984 is almost as many Leafs as Nissan sold in September 2011 - 1,031 - and is the highest number of Leaf sales since that time. Our monthly write-up of alt-fuel vehicle sales details will be available shortly.Continue reading September Chevy Volt sales up to 2,851; Nissan Leaf climbs to 984September Chevy Volt sales up to 2,851; Nissan Leaf climbs to 984 originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Apple's app search engine goes dark, Chomp joins Ping in obsolescence

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Apple's app search engine goes dark, Chomp joins Ping in obsolescence


Apple's app search engine goes dark, Chomp joins Ping in obsolescence
Ping wasn't the only Apple service to go offline at the tail end of September. Chomp, an app search engine purchased by Cook and Co. earlier this year, also closed up shop. In the spring, the service discontinued support for Android apps, and now its entire website and iOS application have been shuttered. Folks who still have the app installed are greeted with the bad news upon launching it: "Chomp has been discontinued as of September 30. Thanks for being a loyal user." If you're mourning the loss, we hear Yahoo would be delighted to make your acquaintance.Filed under: SoftwareApple's app search engine goes dark, Chomp joins Ping in obsolescence originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink CNET | AllThingsD | Email this | Comments

LinkedIn branches out with new blogging and 'following' features for select group

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:54 AM PDT

LinkedIn branches out with new blogging and 'following' features for select group


LinkedIn branches out with new blogging and 'following' features for select group
LinkedIn has always been based on the notion of "connections" rather than "followers," but the social network has made a bit of a break with that tradition today. For the first time, it will let users follow people they aren't connected to, although their choice of people is initially limited to a group of 150 individuals that LinkedIn deems to be "though leaders." What's more, the company is also giving them access to some more advanced blogging tools that will let them publish longer posts with pictures and videos. Of course, while it's fairly limited in scope now, LinkedIn is clear that this is only their first step in this direction. It says it will continue to expand its group of "influencers" over the next few months (it's taking suggestions), and LinkedIn's Dan Roth told TechCrunch that "eventually we want to allow all people to follow each others." In the meantime, you can get the full rundown of what's in store at the links below.Filed under: InternetLinkedIn branches out with new blogging and 'following' features for select group originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 13:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | LinkedIn | Email this | Comments

Chrysler leads U.S. brands in September sales increase

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Chrysler leads U.S. brands in September sales increase


Chrysler leads U.S. brands in September sales increase
Industry has another positive month.

Why Apple Being Sued Over Passbook Brings Back Unpleasant Memories Of Lodsys

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:22 AM PDT

Why Apple Being Sued Over Passbook Brings Back Unpleasant Memories Of Lodsys


Why Apple Being Sued Over Passbook Brings Back Unpleasant Memories Of Lodsys
Apple has been sued over Passbook, newly discovered court documents show. The suit was filed by Ameranth, a San Diego company that wears its patents proudly on its sleeve (or the front page of its website, in a literal sense). The suit claims that Apple infringed four patents that revolve around wireless synchronization tech to do with mobile payments, point-of-sale systems and other issues related to Passbook's ability to digitize hotel bookings, airline tickets, reward cards, coupons and other items.

ComScore: iPhone grew to 34 percent US share in a pre-iPhone 5 world, Android st...

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 10:22 AM PDT

ComScore: iPhone grew to 34 percent US share in a pre-iPhone 5 world, Android still on top at 52 percent


ComScore: iPhone grew to 34 percent US share in a pre-iPhone 5 world, Android still on top at 52 percent
Apple is all too used to the rumor cycle affecting its sales: the company just saw a dip in sequential iPhone shipments this spring as customers waited for what would ultimately become the iPhone 5. If you believe ComScore's US smartphone market share estimates, though, Apple wasn't the worse for wear this August. While the iPhone was in the doldrums this spring, it jumped almost a whole point versus an already positive July to hit 34.3 percent; we're wondering if last-minute discounts played a part in keeping iPhone 4S sales healthy. Google didn't have much to fear and saw Android climb to 52.6 percent, even if its ascent wasn't as rapid as that of its Bay Area neighbor. RIM took the brunt of the losses and dipped to just 8.3 percent of the market in what's increasingly a two-horse race, although Microsoft's Windows Phone held its ground at 3.6 percent. The wider US cellphone market tells a familiar story, with Samsung on top. There's signs that the narrative is very close to changing, however: LG and Apple are now close enough, at one point's difference, that Apple could seize second place by the time we see ComScore's figures for September. Before interpreting Apple's performance as some sign of a wider reversal of fortune, just remember that most of its challenges are on the world stage. There's no guarantee that the Android-focused markets beyond American borders have been as receptive to iPhone price drops and updates.Continue reading ComScore: iPhone grew to 34 percent US share in a pre-iPhone 5 world, Android still on top at 52 percentFiled under: Cellphones, MobileComScore: iPhone grew to 34 percent US share in a pre-iPhone 5 world, Android still on top at 52 percent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | ComScore | Email this | Comments

Better Place shake up: Shai Agassi out as CEO, Evan Thornley steps in

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:50 AM PDT

Better Place shake up: Shai Agassi out as CEO, Evan Thornley steps in


Better Place shake up: Shai Agassi out as CEO, Evan Thornley steps in
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Middle East, Better PlaceRough starts and local criticism are nothing new in the green car start-up world, and it looks like Better Place is going through another all-too-familiar trope: CEO shake-up. Better Place's CEO, Shai Agassi, has been "removed" by the company's board of directors in a surprise act. The previous CEO of Better Place Australia, Evan Thornley, has taken over for Agassi. Agassi will remain on the board. Since starting Better Place, Agassi has been a strong proponent of plug-in vehicles (see examples here, here and here). He hasn't always been right about his predictions, but he's certainly been out there promoting the cause. Trouble is, Better Place hasn't had the success some expected - even though it has deployed plug-in vehicle charging stations and battery swap stations in multiple countries - and so now the official word is that Better Place owes "Shai our gratitude for turning his powerful vision into a reality," but it's time to move on. The Times Of Israel says Shai's reduction of rank is tied to "the company's financial problems, which are rooted in difficulties in selling cars and setting up the necessary infrastructure to support them." The Times says Better Place has lost around $437 million U.S. since it got started five years ago, $128 million of that since in 2012 alone. Thornley has been CEO of Better Place Australia for four years, and previously worked to develop "EV Engineering Ltd., a collaborative venture between global automotive leaders, to develop and create switchable-battery electric car technology."Continue reading Better Place shake up: Shai Agassi out as CEO, Evan Thornley steps inBetter Place shake up: Shai Agassi out as CEO, Evan Thornley steps in originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Microbial music: Using sound to represent data from the deep blue sea

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:50 AM PDT

Microbial music: Using sound to represent data from the deep blue sea


Microbial music: Using sound to represent data from the deep blue sea
Science and music, many would say opposite sides of the same coin. Unless you're DOE biologist Peter Larsen at the Argonne National Laboratory, who would probably argue your legal tender has been double-headed all along. While Larsen is more likely to be studying the intricacies of microbes than Miles Davis, his latest work puts the two of them closer than ever before. Faced with the task of studying vast amounts of microbial data gathered from the English Channel, the biologist explored alternative ways of making sense of it all. While he could have made a spiffy set of charts, Larsen claims that there are certain parameters, like sunlight and temperature, that give the data a structure that lends itself to musical representation. While classical music might seem the typical choice, due to the irregular nature of the data, the result is more free-form jazz, yet still surprisingly musical. If you were wondering if there is something particularly groovy about the microbes in the English Channel, there isn't. Larsen and his colleagues used a similar idea in previous work looking at the relationship between a plant and a fungus. While these are natural processes that might initially seem to have no relation to music, rhythm and melody, they actually highlight the patterns in natural phenomena. Want to get down to the microbial beat? You can hear a sample at the more coverage link. [Image Credit: Argonne National Laboratory]Filed under: Science, AltMicrobial music: Using sound to represent data from the deep blue sea originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Argonne National Laboratory | Email this | Comments

Lenovo building PC production facility in North Carolina

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:50 AM PDT

Lenovo building PC production facility in North Carolina


Lenovo building PC production facility in North Carolina
North Carolina is fast becoming a haven for tech behemoths, with Chinese giant Lenovo becoming the latest to plant its flag in the Southeastern soil. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company is readying a PC production facility near its US headquarters which will kick off operations next year. Aside from securing bragging rights over competitors which no longer manufacture in the US, the factory is intended to satisfy stateside customers who "demand for flexible supplies and product customization." While it's initially a small operation -- employing slightly over 100 people -- the aim is to expand in the future, meaning that elusive "Made in America" sticker may become a little more commonplace.Filed under: Desktops, Laptops, LenovoLenovo building PC production facility in North Carolina originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 12:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | The Wall Street Journal | Email this | Comments

Study: Apple’s iPhone 5 Is The Wind Beneath The Samsung Galaxy S III’s Wings

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:16 AM PDT

Study: Apple's iPhone 5 Is The Wind Beneath The Samsung Galaxy S III's Wings


Study: Apple's iPhone 5 Is The Wind Beneath The Samsung Galaxy S III's Wings
Earlier today I posted about the comparative merits of Apple's iPhone 5 and Samsung's Galaxy S III, and in doing so it turns out that no matter what my conclusion, I probably helped Samsung move a few Galaxy smartphones. That's according to new info from analytics firm Localytics, which says that Samsung sees a GSIII sales spike whenever it gets compared with Apple's phone.

New York Times releases 'experimental' HTML5 iPad app, puts Twitter trends front...

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:16 AM PDT

New York Times releases 'experimental' HTML5 iPad app, puts Twitter trends front and center


New York Times releases 'experimental' HTML5 iPad app, puts Twitter trends front and center
The New York Times isn't beyond a little "experimentation" -- not when it comes to iPad apps, at least. The old gray lady today is showing off its "experimental" iPad web app, an HTML5-powered reading experience available to digital subscribers with its Web + Tablet and All Digital Access packages. The app's got four ways to consume all the news that's fit to digitize, including the Trending format, which offers up the past hour's top 25 trending stories on Twitter and the more traditional Today's Paper, which recalls those days when people used to get their news from dead trees. More info can be found in the press release after the break, and if you're on an iPad, you can access the site via the source link below.Continue reading New York Times releases 'experimental' HTML5 iPad app, puts Twitter trends front and centerFiled under: Tablets, SoftwareNew York Times releases 'experimental' HTML5 iPad app, puts Twitter trends front and center originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | App.NYTimes.com | Email this | Comments

2014 Chevrolet Silverado shown nearly naked

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:16 AM PDT

2014 Chevrolet Silverado shown nearly naked


2014 Chevrolet Silverado shown nearly naked
Out and about and barely covered up.

Toyota Overhauls Engine Plans

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 09:15 AM PDT

Toyota Overhauls Engine Plans


Toyota Overhauls Engine Plans
Fuel-efficient turbochargers, CVTs and direct injection are on the menu.

Jolla resuscitates MeeGo with 'Sailfish' OS, plans to show off new device this N...

Posted: 02 Oct 2012 08:41 AM PDT

Jolla resuscitates MeeGo with 'Sailfish' OS, plans to show off new device this November


Jolla resuscitates MeeGo with 'Sailfish' OS, plans to show off new device this November
If competition breeds innovation, then there's plenty promise in this latest mobile development from Jolla. The Finnish company, comprised of former Nokia employees, is poised to enter yet another combatant to the wireless arena with a MeeGo-based OS, codenamed "Sailfish," as early as this November. According to The Wall Street Journal, an initial round of funding has raised €200 million to push the effort forward and the small start-up is investing €10 million of its own to bolster the platform's prospects. Having been recently abandoned by Elop and co. after the arrival of the N9, this iteration of the operating system will continue to be open source and should pave the way for OEM adoption, although certain aspects of the UI will be licensed. According to CEO Jussi Hurmola, the new hardware's expected to hit next month -- just in time for a glut of other smartphone bows. Until then, we'll reserve our judgment and hope for the best.Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, NokiaJolla resuscitates MeeGo with 'Sailfish' OS, plans to show off new device this November originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 02 Oct 2012 11:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | WSJ | Email this | Comments