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OnStar EcoHub app tracks price of electricity used to charge Chevy Volt

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 02:25 PM PDT

OnStar EcoHub app tracks price of electricity used to charge Chevy Volt


OnStar EcoHub app tracks price of electricity used to charge Chevy Volt
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Chevrolet, GM The climbing price placards being hung at the neighborhood gas station aren't making too many people happy. Now, drivers of some Chevrolet Volt extended-range electric vehicles are getting their own version of those signs, and it's likely they're actually happy about it, by comparison. General Motors' OnStar is testing a navigation app that will record how much it costs to charge a Volt at a particular time, and how those costs compare to home energy use. The app, called EcoHub, tracks home energy use and typical costs of energy coming from a particular local utility to provide an estimate on electric "fill-up" costs for the Volt. GM is testing the app at the Pecan Street housing community in Austin, Texas, and hopes to broaden the user base in the future. The app deployment is an expansion of a relationship between GM and Pecan Street that started in July. The 700-acre housing community had already been working with GM on tracking how the Volts are used and how far they're driven on a regular basis. The community is geared towards sustainable living, as you can read in GM's press release below. Year-to-date Chevy Volt sales are almost four times higher that they were in 2011, and September marked a new record-high monthly sales total with 2,851 vehicles sold.Continue reading OnStar EcoHub app tracks price of electricity used to charge Chevy VoltOnStar EcoHub app tracks price of electricity used to charge Chevy Volt originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 17:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

SuperBetter Shifts Focus To Strengthening Players’ Mental Health

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 01:27 PM PDT

SuperBetter Shifts Focus To Strengthening Players' Mental Health


SuperBetter Shifts Focus To Strengthening Players' Mental Health
San Francisco-based startup SuperBetter Labs is shifting the focus of its namesake social game to focus on strengthening mental resiliency, a decision that coincides with the release of its iPhone app and launch of clinical trials.

Space Shuttle Atlantis hands-on: a look inside (video)

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 12:32 PM PDT

Space Shuttle Atlantis hands-on: a look inside (video)


Space Shuttle Atlantis hands-on: a look inside (video)
Space Shuttles Discovery, Endeavour and Enterprise have all left Kennedy Space Center for new homes, but Atlantis? She's staying. Come November 2nd, the orbiter will be wheeled out to a 65,000-square-foot exhibit, which is still being constructed at KSC's visitor complex. Though the craft's cargo bay doors will be open and its remote manipulator arm extended when its displayed, visitors won't be able to climb aboard it -- or any of the other shuttles, for that matter. However, we got the chance to visit Bay 2 of the Orbiter Processing Facility, step inside Atlantis and give it the hands-on treatment. Look out below for the gallery or hit the jump for the full video tour.Gallery: Inside Space Shuttle AtlantisContinue reading Space Shuttle Atlantis hands-on: a look inside (video)Filed under: Transportation, ScienceSpace Shuttle Atlantis hands-on: a look inside (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

AT&T cutting returns and service cancelation period from 30 to 14 days, starting...

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 11:33 AM PDT

AT&T cutting returns and service cancelation period from 30 to 14 days, starting tomorrow? (update)


AT&T cutting returns and service cancelation period from 30 to 14 days, starting tomorrow? (update)
Prone to bouts of buyer's remorse? Well if you were planning an AT&T flavored purchase, you might want to start the car. A tipster has sent in what appears to be a notice to staff advising that the returns period for equipment and service cancellations will be shrinking from 30- to 14-days -- effective tomorrow. Purchases made today would benefit from the longer period, and our tipster claims that there may be a grace period until November where returns could be processed as if still under the original scheme (what sounds, to us, like a courtesy for those who didn't read the fine print). We don't have all the fine print, but head past the break for a little more on the specifics. [Thanks, Anonymous] Update: The fine folks over at Phonescoop managed to get an official response from AT&T, and the change has been confirmed. Essentially, after October 7th the 14 return policy will indeed go int effect for devices -- except for "select AT&T business customers." Hit the more coverage link below for the full response.Continue reading AT&T cutting returns and service cancelation period from 30 to 14 days, starting tomorrow? (update)Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, AT&TAT&T cutting returns and service cancelation period from 30 to 14 days, starting tomorrow? (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 12:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Browser-Based VoIP And Video Chat Service, FriendCaller, Doubles Users To 10 Mil...

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 09:41 AM PDT

Browser-Based VoIP And Video Chat Service, FriendCaller, Doubles Users To 10 Million In A Year


Browser-Based VoIP And Video Chat Service, FriendCaller, Doubles Users To 10 Million In A Year
Skype alternative FriendCaller says it has doubled the number of users it has worldwide to 10 million in less than a year. The FriendCaller service, which lets people talk to other FriendCaller members for free but charges for calls to external phones and other services, works across mobile devices including iOS and Android. It also exists in Web Phone form, and supports Facebook logins.

Huawei Ascend P1 LTE hands-on

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 08:44 AM PDT

Huawei Ascend P1 LTE hands-on


Huawei Ascend P1 LTE hands-on
We've had the unexpected early opportunity to try what should be a production-grade Huawei Ascend P1 LTE -- early enough that the phone has yet to formally ship to its initial carrier. While we've seen hints of the 4G model towards the start of the year, what's landing in our hands is at least different than devices like the original Ascend P1, P1 S and P1 XL; months of extra engineering time, the LTE chipset and that bigger 2,000mAh battery have clearly had an effect. But by how much? Read on past the break for a quick tour of the refreshed design. Gallery: Huawei Ascend P1 LTE hands-onContinue reading Huawei Ascend P1 LTE hands-onFiled under: Cellphones, MobileHuawei Ascend P1 LTE hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 11:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Foxconn Denies Strike At iPhone 5 Plant — But Says Apple Asked It To Improve Qua...

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 07:58 AM PDT

Foxconn Denies Strike At iPhone 5 Plant — But Says Apple Asked It To Improve Quality Control


Foxconn Denies Strike At iPhone 5 Plant — But Says Apple Asked It To Improve Quality Control
Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn has denied earlier reports that thousands of workers went on strike on Friday at a plant that assembles Apple's latest iPhone -- reportedly causing production of the device to be "paralysed". Today Foxconn said no such strike took place and claimed production of the iPhone 5 is on schedule, Reuters is reporting.

Forbes proposes new '21st Century' job: EV valet service

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 06:37 AM PDT

Forbes proposes new '21st Century' job: EV valet service


Forbes proposes new '21st Century' job: EV valet service
Filed under: Etc., EV/Plug-in High-school students with licenses who are looking for driving gigs, rejoice! There could be more valet-parking jobs opening up - and ones that aren't just at expensive restaurants and private parties. Here's what Forbes contributor Jeff McMahon is suggesting, though we're not sure if he's being totally earnest. After speaking with ComEd's Mike McMahan, McMahon wrote that a jump in electric-vehicle sales could create EV-valet jobs. The idea is that many EV owners leave their cars parked and recharging all day at charging stations near work or at train stations, when in fact the vehicle may only need a couple of hours to "fill up." In the real world, this situation has already led to some altercations from EV owners who unplug other people's cars to get their electron fix - sometimes this becomes quite public. To solving the problem, in come the EV valets. These would be people who would be able to swap out fully-charged EVs for those waiting in line without the owners being there. No word on whether such a job would require a red bow tie and a black vest. If this isn't just a solution looking for a problem, the EV valet scenario is likely years away, given the current the rate of EV sales in the U.S. September sales numbers just came out, and while plug-in hybrids like the Chevrolet Volt and the Toyota Prius Plug-in each moved about 3,000 units last month. Even though it had the highest sales totals in 12 months, the Nissan Leaf - and other pure electric vehicles - are not selling in record high numbers.Forbes proposes new '21st Century' job: EV valet service originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

AMD Trinity APU overclocked at 7.3 GHz, kept cool with liquid nitrogen

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 06:37 AM PDT

AMD Trinity APU overclocked at 7.3 GHz, kept cool with liquid nitrogen


AMD Trinity APU overclocked at 7.3 GHz, kept cool with liquid nitrogen
AMD's Trinity APUs have only been in the wild for a few days, but some have already taken on the challenge of pushing the new desktop silicon to its limits. By giving the A10-5800K model 1.956 volts, disabling two of its cores and cooling it with liquid nitrogen, overclockers were able to push the chip to 7.3GHz. Air-cooling and 1.616 volts squeezed out 5.1GHz without sacrificing any cores. If you're a mere mortal who's fresh out of liquid nitrogen (or never had any to begin with), you should be able to comfortably bump CPU performance by roughly 10 percent and GPU speeds by 15 to 17 percent. For the full specs on this particular overclock, hit the source links below.Filed under: DesktopsAMD Trinity APU overclocked at 7.3 GHz, kept cool with liquid nitrogen originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 09:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink TG Daily, PC Games Hardware (Tranlsated) | CPU-Z (7.3 GHz), (5.1GHz) | Email this | Comments

From the Pros: How to paint interior walls

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 06:36 AM PDT

From the Pros: How to paint interior walls


From the Pros: How to paint interior walls
A slapdash approach can lower a room's entire look, so open your eyes to this wise advice before you open a single paint can.

McAfee shows how major Android scamware ticks, prevents us from learning first-hand

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 04:12 AM PDT

McAfee shows how major Android scamware ticks, prevents us from learning first-hand


McAfee shows how major Android scamware ticks, prevents us from learning first-hand
Most Android malware lives in the margins, away from Google Play and the more reliable app shops. It's nonetheless a good idea to be on the lookout for rogue code, and McAfee has stepped in with thorough explanations of how one of the most common scamware strains, Android.FakeInstaller, works its sinister ways. The bait is typically a search-optimized fake app market or website; the apps themselves not only present a legitimate-looking front but include dynamic code to stymie any reverse engineering. Woe be to anyone who's tricked long enough to finish the installation, as the malware often sends text messages to expensive premium phone numbers or links target devices to botnets. The safeguard? McAfee would like you to sign up for its antivirus suite, but you can also keep a good head on your shoulders -- stick to trustworthy shops and look for dodgy behavior before anything reaches your device.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, GoogleMcAfee shows how major Android scamware ticks, prevents us from learning first-hand originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 06:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | McAfee | Email this | Comments

Consumer Reports: iOS6 Maps “Competent Enough”, iPhone 5 Ranked Top Smartphone

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 03:17 AM PDT

Consumer Reports: iOS6 Maps "Competent Enough", iPhone 5 Ranked Top Smartphone


Consumer Reports: iOS6 Maps "Competent Enough", iPhone 5 Ranked Top Smartphone
It's official: the iOS6 Mapgate saga is not another antennagate. Consumer Reports -- which famously said it could not recommend the iPhone 4 because of reception problems caused by the phone's wrap-around antenna design -- has concluded its assessment of Apple's latest iPhone, naming the iPhone 5 the best iPhone yet, and ranking it "among the best smart phones in our Ratings".

LG's Smart TV platform starts renting out Disney 3D movies, offers new buyers $5...

Posted: 06 Oct 2012 01:19 AM PDT

LG's Smart TV platform starts renting out Disney 3D movies, offers new buyers $50 worth


LG's Smart TV platform starts renting out Disney 3D movies, offers new buyers $50 worth
Although these have been accomplished by two different branch entities, there's no doubt the folks over at Disney are in a deal-making mood as of late. Having recently announced a deal bringing new content to Cablevision subscribers, Disney has also partnered up with LG to bring an array of 3D films over to its Smart TV platform -- so long as the units are 3D-ready and you are in the US, of course. This means movies from studios such as Disney Pixar, Walt Disney Pictures, Marvel and Touchstone Pictures will available to rent in three-dee directly from LG's 3D World, including The Avengers, Toy Story, Alice in Wonderland and, later next year, Finding Nemo. Better yet, LG's currently offering a deal which hands you $50 in credit (which expires December 31st) to spend on 3D rentals -- naturally, however, you'll have to shell out some cash on one of its qualifying TVs in order to take advantage of this promo. To learn more about that, check out the press release after the break.Continue reading LG's Smart TV platform starts renting out Disney 3D movies, offers new buyers $50 worthFiled under: Misc, Home Entertainment, HD, LGLG's Smart TV platform starts renting out Disney 3D movies, offers new buyers $50 worth originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 03:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Pocket-lint | LG | Email this | Comments

Workers at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory strike in reaction to new iPhone 5 qualit...

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 11:27 PM PDT

Workers at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory strike in reaction to new iPhone 5 quality standards


Workers at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory strike in reaction to new iPhone 5 quality standards
Unbox that shiny new iPhone 5 only to find it marred with scratches and blemishes? Good news: Apple is asking Foxconn to adhere to stricter quality demands for its flagship handset. Not so great news: workers at the firm's Zhengzhou factory are striking over the demands. According to China Labor Watch, three to four thousand workers stepped off the production line to protest the new standards, which only allow for a 0.02mm appearance defect. "it's tough under such stringent quality requirements," writes Sina Weibo user and Foxconn employee Yefudao. "A 0.02mm appearance defect is already beyond that of our vision. With such a demanding task, worker mental pressure becomes so immense that they have to vent it." China Labor Watch reports that the issue stems not only from the higher quality demands, but the fact that workers are being asked to meet them without receiving the training necessary to do so. The situation hasn't broken out into a riot, but a dispute between line workers and quality control inspectors reportedly sparked a fight that led to property damage, injury and some hospitalization. Production lines have temporarily been frozen by management while Foxconn deals with the situation.Filed under: Misc, AppleWorkers at Foxconn's Zhengzhou factory strike in reaction to new iPhone 5 quality standards originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 06 Oct 2012 01:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Sina Weibo (login required), China Labor Watch | Email this | Comments

Chevy Volt EcoHub app tells drivers how little they pay to charge, goads them in...

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 11:27 PM PDT

Chevy Volt EcoHub app tells drivers how little they pay to charge, goads them into staying green (video)


Chevy Volt EcoHub app tells drivers how little they pay to charge, goads them into staying green (video)
GM's OnStar team would really like us to stay on the electric side of the Chevy Volt's powertrain as much as possible. That's the selling point, after all. Rather than simply preach green driving and hope for the best, the division is testing a new EcoHub app that reminds Volt drivers just how miserly their plug-in hybrids can be. Qualifying owners who opt in or subscribe to OnStar have the Volt's energy usage costs compared to their home's total electricity bill, showing how much cheaper it can be to avoid the gas pump. There's more if money isn't enough of a motivator -- the app also builds in a counter that estimates how much gas Volt drivers are saving nationwide. The eco-friendly ego boost is currently limited to Android users participating in Pecan Street's smart grid project in Austin, but long-term plans have the app reaching iOS and all Volt fans eager to justify their ride.Continue reading Chevy Volt EcoHub app tells drivers how little they pay to charge, goads them into staying green (video)Filed under: Cellphones, Transportation, MobileChevy Volt EcoHub app tells drivers how little they pay to charge, goads them into staying green (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 23:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Wired | Email this | Comments

5 terrible 'classic' cars

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 10:06 PM PDT

5 terrible 'classic' cars


5 terrible 'classic' cars
They don't make them like these anymore, thankfully.

Esther Dyson At Medicine X: Welcome to the Era of “Homebrew Health”

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 08:44 PM PDT

Esther Dyson At Medicine X: Welcome to the Era of "Homebrew Health"


Esther Dyson At Medicine X: Welcome to the Era of "Homebrew Health"
As the amount of digitally collectable data grows, we've entered a period of homebrew health, investor Esther Dyson said when being interviewed by the New York Times' John Markoff at Stanford School of Medicine's emerging tech conference Medicine X on Sunday morning. "People are buying FitBits but writing their own software," she said, "and as we can make much better predictions, there's a sea change" in consumer and employer involvement in wellness.

Seeing is believing, Disney crafts 3D printed optics (video)

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 07:48 PM PDT

Seeing is believing, Disney crafts 3D printed optics (video)


Seeing is believing, Disney crafts 3D printed optics (video)
A group of engineers from Disney Research have crafted a new method to create interactive objects using 3D printers. Referred to as "printed optics," the lure of this technology is the ability to transform inert 3D models into interactive subjects by embedding 3D printed light piping into an object with minimal electronic components. Illuminated by LEDs and mobile projectors, this new breakthrough in optics has the potential to replace LCD and LED screens to display information on smaller interactive devices. If you find yourself scratching your head trying to visualize such a mojo in action, then check out the video after the break. It will enlighten you.Continue reading Seeing is believing, Disney crafts 3D printed optics (video)Filed under: Misc, Peripherals, AltSeeing is believing, Disney crafts 3D printed optics (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 21:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink Core77 | Disney Research (PDF) | Email this | Comments

More hints about budget Nissan Leaf coming from Tennessee early next year

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 05:38 PM PDT

More hints about budget Nissan Leaf coming from Tennessee early next year


More hints about budget Nissan Leaf coming from Tennessee early next year
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Manufacturing/Plants, Nissan Despite current low lease rates, Nissan is ready to limbo the price of the Nissan Leaf lower, lower, lower. According to Automotive News, Nissan is preparing to build a budget version of America's most popular electric vehicle in Tennessee when the company's plant in Smyrna begins to build the Leaf there. This is scheduled to begin in December for deliveries starting in March. AN says the new entry-level Leaf will be part of the car's 2013 model year facelift and could lose some features in the nav system and LED headlights. We have long heard that domestic production would lower the cost of the Leaf - especially since the battery will be made nearby - but so far, Nissan is not talking about what, exactly, the new, budget-level price might be. Previous rumors - and they are just rumors - pegged the pre-incentive price at something between $26,600 and $31,500. Whatever the new price is, Nissan has previously said that it expects Leaf sales to double once Smryna production comes online. Last month, Nissan sold 984 Leafs, an improvement from the 685 sold in August. So far, in 2012, Nissan has sold 5,212 Leafs, fewer than the 7,199 it had sold in 2011 by the end of September. The current entry price for the Leaf is $35,200, plus destination and without the federal tax credit worth up to $7,500.More hints about budget Nissan Leaf coming from Tennessee early next year originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Adafruit releases WebIDE alpha for Raspberry Pi, eases beginners into coding

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 05:38 PM PDT

Adafruit releases WebIDE alpha for Raspberry Pi, eases beginners into coding


Adafruit releases WebIDE alpha for Raspberry Pi, eases beginners into coding
If you've been intrigued by the Raspberry Pi but were hesitant to get one because you're new to Linux, Adafruit has a solution for you. The team that brought us the Raspberry Pi Education Linux Distro has come up with a special WebIDE (Web Integrated Development Environment) designed to run on the affordable barebones computer. It's entirely web-based so there's no need to install any software -- just launch a browser, hook up your Pi, and you're ready to go. To make life easier for coders, the platform has a terminal built in, plus there's an automatic updater included to keep folks running only the freshest version of WebIDE. It's currently at the alpha stage, so only experienced users should install it for now, but Adafruit's hoping to roll out a stable release suitable for programmers of all levels sometime soon.Filed under: Misc, SoftwareAdafruit releases WebIDE alpha for Raspberry Pi, eases beginners into coding originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 20:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Adafruit (1), (2) | Email this | Comments

Verizon Windows Phone 8X may have passed through the FCC

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Verizon Windows Phone 8X may have passed through the FCC


Verizon Windows Phone 8X may have passed through the FCC
Now, we don't know for sure what the PM23100 that just made its way through the FCC is, but we'd put pretty good odds on it being Verizon's Windows Phone 8X. Only a couple of hours after what appears to be the AT&T-bound 8X was given the thumbs up by regulators, yet another HTC Windows Phone appeared, with an incredibly similar model number, CDMA radios and compatibility with Big Red's 700MHz LTE. Knowing that it's an HTC Windows Phone and that it packs NFC really doesn't leave too many possibilities. The one pleasant surprise, it's also compatible with GSM frequencies 850 and 1900,, so you'll be able to roam the globe with just the swap of a SIM. Hit up the source to see the filling for yourself.Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, HTC, VerizonVerizon Windows Phone 8X may have passed through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 19:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | FCC | Email this | Comments

Honda considers building new Accord Hybrid in U.S.

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Honda considers building new Accord Hybrid in U.S.


Honda considers building new Accord Hybrid in U.S.
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Hybrid, Manufacturing/Plants, Honda, USA Nothing like dollars and cents to drive some good ol' patriotism, even if it's from overseas.Honda will re-start production of the Accord Hybrid from Japan next year and may move the manufacturing of the model to U.S. by 2015 in order to cut costs, Automotive News reports, citing an interview with Honda chief engineer Chitoshi Yokota in the Japanese business daily Nikkei Nangyo. The relatively expensive yen makes the prospect of producing the Accord Hybrid in the U.S. a cheaper one than in Japan. Yokota said the model needs all the help in can get because hybrids that are sold as variants of conventional models - like the Accord and Civic Hybrids - are harder to market than standalone hybrid models like, say, the Toyota Prius. Honda will start delivering an Accord Plug-In Hybrid, which will have an all-electric range of as many as 15 miles, early next year. The conventional Accord Hybrid will debut later in 2013. The Japanese automaker hopes the variants will spur hybrid sales, which have been lagging this year. Through September, Honda sold 14,204 hybrids and EVs, down 47 percent from a year earlier. Honda discontinued the Accord Hybrid in 2008 after four years of production. Earlier this week, we reviewed the 2014 Accord Plug-In Hybrid, and you can find our First Drive impressions are here.Honda considers building new Accord Hybrid in U.S. originally appeared on Autoblog Green on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

MSN’s Ultimate Car Collection

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

MSN's Ultimate Car Collection


MSN's Ultimate Car Collection
We'd fill our fortress with these rides. How does your own list compare?

Jay-Z streaming Brooklyn show live tomorrow, in a YouTube state of mind

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Jay-Z streaming Brooklyn show live tomorrow, in a YouTube state of mind


Jay-Z streaming Brooklyn show live tomorrow, in a YouTube state of mind
Between the end of an eight night string of shows, the whole Brooklyn Nets thing and the launch of a new YouTube channel, Jay-Z's got plenty to celebrate. And just to show he cares, he'll be streaming the last of his shows from the Nets' own Barclays Center tomorrow at 9:30 PM ET to celebrate. Sure it's not quite like being there, but at least you don't have to deal with the post-show traffic at the Atlantic Avenue station after the show.Continue reading Jay-Z streaming Brooklyn show live tomorrow, in a YouTube state of mindFiled under: InternetJay-Z streaming Brooklyn show live tomorrow, in a YouTube state of mind originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | YouTube | Email this | Comments

Kindle Paperwhite gets its own jailbreak, E Ink spews everywhere

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Kindle Paperwhite gets its own jailbreak, E Ink spews everywhere


Kindle Paperwhite gets its own jailbreak, E Ink spews everywhere
If you're an avid tinkerer who managed to secure a Kindle Paperwhite before they sold out, then we have some news that may well brighten up your day. A jailbreak based off of the hack for the Kindle Touch has been developed for Amazon's new e-reader and is now available for fearless Paperwhite owners. If you're up to the task, your bravery will award you some elite features which include: using your device as a weather station display and serial terminal access with Raspberry Pi systems. If all of this sounds like a fun weekend project waiting to happen, head on over to source link for step by step instructions.Filed under: AmazonKindle Paperwhite gets its own jailbreak, E Ink spews everywhere originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Oct 2012 17:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink SlashGear | MobileRead forums | Email this | Comments

What Can You Get for $350 a month?

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

What Can You Get for $350 a month?


What Can You Get for $350 a month?
Vehicles that offer tremendous value for an affordable monthly payment.

Test Drive: 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe

Posted: 05 Oct 2012 04:32 PM PDT

Test Drive: 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe


Test Drive: 2013 BMW 640i Gran Coupe
Four-door masseuse.