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DOMK Receives Confirmation That 1st “SolaPad” Units Are Being Prepared for Shipment
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New Autodesk SketchBook Ink App Delivers Stunning Creative Tools for iPad
24 May 2012 12:59 PM | No CommentsSAN RAFAEL, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ:ADSK) launched Autodesk SketchBook Ink for iPad paint and drawing app, the latest release from the company’s popular SketchBook...
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Vegas Tech Start Up Questionable LLC Launches Questionable Friends iPhone App
23 May 2012 4:53 PM | No CommentsLAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Questionable™ today introduced Questionable Friends™ for iPhone®. Questionable Friends lets you send questions to your contacts and provides instant feedback as questions are answered. Answers can be ...
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Sidecar Revolutionizes Phone Calls by Bringing “Smart Calling” to Smartphones
22 May 2012 12:00 PM | No CommentsSAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Launching today, Sidecar (www.sidecar.me) is a new mobile app that brings Smart Calling to smartphones. Smart Calling allows people to share live See What I See video, brilliant ...
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TransCore Launches Mobile iPad App for TransSuite Traffic Management System
21 May 2012 12:00 PM | No CommentsWASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intelligent Transportation Society of America Annual Meeting – TransCore brings the ease of mobile computing to its TransSuite® advanced traffic management system (ATMS), launching its iPad® ...
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Nokia spins off Home Control Center team as There Corporation, slips product into 2010
Posted on May 28, 2009 | No Comments
Remember Nokia's Home Control Center launched in December with plans to send home automation product to retail by the end of 2009. Well, it's been upended today with Nokia bowing out of its own smart home activities and licensing the technology to the independent There Corporation -- a company that now employs Nokia's former Smart Home team. Unfortunately, we're now looking at the beginning of 2010 before we see the first solution dubbed Safety 360; a "security kit" for monitoring fire and water leakage alarms, intrusion detection, and energy consumption monitoring through the use of the Home Control Center device (pictured right), door/window sensors, motion, flood, and smoke detectors, and a "Binary Switch with electricity meter"... whatever that is. You know, at this point, we'd be happy for a big name consumer electronics company to sweep in, set a de facto standard, and kick the dozen or so proprietary and so-called "industry standards" to the curb so that we can finally take home automation mainstream. Maybe that'll be Z-Wave which is the only home automation communication standard listed under the device specs for Nokia'sThere's Home Control Center. The promise of the ubiquitous automated home has been floundering for decades now -- enough's enough.Filed under: Household
Nokia spins off Home Control Center team as There Corporation, slips product into 2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 May 2009 08:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Video: Spider Camera Holster is a bit idiotic, possibly brilliant
Posted on May 28, 2009 | No CommentsWe've been known to mule-about vast quantities of gear for hours at a time in order to bring you the latest and greatest in gadgets at a real-time pace. That means several pounds of electronics (laptops, data cards, extra batteries, smartphones, a DSLR with multiple lenses, compact camera, a video camera and all the associated cables and power bricks) slung from our feeble necks and shoulders. So when someone comes along with a claim to offset that load, well, we're going to listen. Enter the Spider Camera Holster; a belt clip with a "spider pin" adapter that screws into the bottom of your cam allowing for a quick attach and release from the belt. A trick that moves the load from your neck to your hip in the process. Whether this is brilliant or idiotic, we're not sure yet. Just try not to stare if you see us standing in a crowd with trou dropped around the ankles -- we might be working... we might not. The Spider camera holster will ship this summer for an undetermined price.
[Via CNET]Continue reading Video: Spider Camera Holster is a bit idiotic, possibly brilliant
Filed under: Digital Cameras
Video: Spider Camera Holster is a bit idiotic, possibly brilliant originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 28 May 2009 02:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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MSI X340 ultraportable now available in the US for $799
Posted on May 27, 2009 | 1 Comment
Looks like MSI is the first out of the gate to ship an ultraportable with Intel's new CULV chipset here in the US. The X340 is now up for sale for $799 at Newegg, Amazon, Buy.com, and elsewhere.
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Sunday CrunchDeals: 500GB external drive for $50, refurb TomTom for $60, and more!
Posted on May 24, 2009 | No Comments
CrunchDeals abound today as retailers feverishly drop prices in an attempt to keep people from going outside on a long weekend. Here's a tidy list for you to peruse at your leisure. Enjoy...
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Systemax relaunches Circuit City’s website, this time with feeling
Posted on May 23, 2009 | No CommentsAfter shelling out some $6.5 million, you had to know that Systemax planned on doing something with Circuit City's trademarks and internet domain names. As of today, CircuitCity.com is back and better than ever, carrying on the legacy of a name that became synonymous with overpriced consumer electronics for nearly six decades. Of course, this doesn't mean that any Circuit City retail stores will be re-opening, but at least the brand is living on in the world wide web. The wonders of the internet: I Can Has Cheezburger?, Twitter and the continuation of an icon that would otherwise be six feet underground.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Systemax relaunches Circuit City's website, this time with feeling originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 23 May 2009 17:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Wal-Mart making move for Circuit City’s old slice of the pie, prepping for Apple sections, Pre sales and higher-end electronics
Posted on May 19, 2009 | No CommentsWhile Wal-Mart will always be our hot spot of choice for picking up a mixed assortment box of granola bars and meeting other thrifty, outdoors-loving singles, the retailer is on a course to upping its electronics game, in light of the void left by Circuit City's closure -- about $11.1 billion in annual revenue just there for the taking. The store is rolling out new boutique sections for Apple and Nintendo products to some of its electronics departments this week, is adding to its selection higher-end Sony and Samsung televisions, will be expanding its Blu-ray equipment and selection, is nabbing some Studio One 19 all-in-ones from Dell next month, and obviously is getting the Palm Pre next month as well. Apple has been traditionally slow to offer up its higher-end products to Wal-Mart shelves, so hopefully this means that not only will Wal-Mart be doing Macs "right," but perhaps Apple will give a little in return and offer some more sub-$1000 macs beyond the Mac mini and low-end MacBook -- some Laptop Hunters fare, if you will.
[Via AppleInsider]Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Wal-Mart making move for Circuit City's old slice of the pie, prepping for Apple sections, Pre sales and higher-end electronics originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 May 2009 16:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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CrunchDeals: Refurbished Logitech Harmony 890 for $120
Posted on May 19, 2009 | No Comments
Pretty nice deal on a refurbished Logitech Harmony 890 remote. Selling new for almost $220, you can get a refurbished one for $119.99 if you're down with owning a remote control that expensive.
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Panasonic lost $3.95 billion last year
Posted on May 15, 2009 | No CommentsSony wasn’t the only major CE manufacturer to lose a bunch of cash last year. Panasonic did too. Except Panny’s loss was to the tune of $3.95 billion, which is slightly more than Sony’s $1.03 billion write-down. Panasonic (JP:6752) said the result reflected the impact of the stronger yen, collapsing demand and persistent price-deflation in electronics [...] -
Energy consumption will triple by 2030 if electronics’ efficiency doesn’t increase
Posted on May 15, 2009 | No CommentsYes, your refrigerator, washer, and dryer may be Energy Star certified, but any good you're doing is offset by your DVD player, TV and computer. That's the simplified version of a new International Energy Agency report that says white goods—refrigerator, washing machines, etc.—are a lot more energy efficient than they used to be, but that consumer electronics—computers, TVs, etc—haven't made the same progress. And we're all doomed for it.
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Review: Motorola Stature i9
Posted on May 13, 2009 | No Comments
Nextel phones are notoriously ugly. The company has never worried much about the appearance of their phones, since they were mainly intended for the construction site. They were instead more concerned about a phone that was almost mil-spec in its toughness. The good news (at least for Nextel subscribers) is that they are starting to move away from this brick phone style design, and more towards a sleeker, sexier look.
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Entelligence: Close to the edge
Posted on May 13, 2009 | No CommentsThere's an interesting debate that I've had recently. Should product designers aim for the enthusiast or "edge" cases when designing products, or should they instead target mainstream users from day one? It's an interesting discussion, but I believe that those that say "aim for the edge" and the enthusiast aren't correct, at least in the long run.Entelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.
Now if you're reading this, chances are you're a bit of an edge case -- or at the very least a gadget enthusiast. That's cool, I'm one as well. In fact, over the last few years I've coined three rules that I've come to refer to as Gartenberg's Three Laws of Consumer Electronics. For those of you not familiar with them, they are:
- There's a world wide market of 50,000 for any device sold to enthusiasts and early adopters.
- If Gartenberg sees a product at a demo and doesn't offer his credit card for purchase immediately, the product is doomed.
- Even if Gartenberg does offer his credit card, the product may well still be doomed -- as Gartenberg is part of the 50,000 enthusiasts that will buy (almost) anything.
(If you're in the NY area, come on over some time and I'll show you my collection)Continue reading Entelligence: Close to the edge
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets
Entelligence: Close to the edge originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 15:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Retro Mini Handheld plays NES cartridges, brings tears of nostalgia to our eyes
Posted on May 13, 2009 | No Commentsdigg_url = 'http://digg.com/nintendo/Retro_Mini_Handheld_plays_NES_cartridges'; We've seen scads of portable NES mods in the past but still: this is probably relevant to your interests. ThinkGeek's got a new portable gaming system on offer, the Retro Mini Handheld. It plays all those 8-bit cartridges you've had stacked in your room next to your hi-fi since the olden days, and it's got a pretty attractive look. Sure, the cartridge is essentially bigger than the handheld itself, but that's part of its charm as far as we can tell. It's got a 2.4-inch LCD and takes four AA batteries for about 8 hours of game time, and it's available now for $49.99. There's one more shot after the break.
[Thanks, Adam]Continue reading Retro Mini Handheld plays NES cartridges, brings tears of nostalgia to our eyes
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Retro Mini Handheld plays NES cartridges, brings tears of nostalgia to our eyes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 May 2009 14:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony CEO Howard Stringer on music: “If we had gone with open technology from the start, I think we probably would have beaten Apple”
Posted on May 11, 2009 | No CommentsWe've always had a soft spot for Sony CEO Sir Howard Stringer, and it sounds like the old man's doing more than cajoling Tom Hanks into telling jokes following his consolidation of power: in a lengthy and illuminating interview with Nikkei Electronics Asia, Sir Howard pledged that Sony would use more open standards in the future, saying "If we had gone with open technology from the start, I think we probably would have beaten Apple" in the music market. That's a pretty bold statement to be making in hindsight -- especially since we're pretty sure the Connect Player and SonicStage would have still driven people screaming into the arms of iTunes -- but it's pretty heartwarming to hear from the head of a company just as famous for an endless array of funky proprietary standards as it is the Walkman. You want to make us feel even warmer and fuzzier, Howie? "We can no longer say that we're right and our customers are wrong. We can't build only what we want to build." Wow -- sounds like the start of a whole new Sony. We'll see if Sir Howard can actually pull off what sounds like a major change in his company's culture, but for right now we'd recommend hitting the read link and taking in the whole interview, cause it's a good one.
Filed under: Misc. Gadgets, Portable Audio, Portable Video
Sony CEO Howard Stringer on music: "If we had gone with open technology from the start, I think we probably would have beaten Apple" originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 11 May 2009 13:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Latest mini-HDMI connectors get shown off in prototype form
Posted on May 8, 2009 | No Comments
Mini HDMI connectors aren't exactly anything new, but a number of companies have now produced some prototypes based on the latest Type D spec set for inclusion in the next HDMI standard, which they hope will be more suitable for cellphones, GPS systems, and other portable devices. One of those comes from Molex Inc and, like the others, is half the size of a regular HDMI connector (or about the same size as a micro-USB connector) but employs the same 19 pins as the standard HDMI design. That's joined by a similar connector from Yazaki Corp of Japan, as well as a connector designed specifically for automotive use by Japan Aviation Electronics Industry Ltd, which supposedly boasts improved reliability and durability. Still no promises as to when any of these specific prototypes will actually materialize, of course, but the first few mini connectors of some sort could start appearing as soon as the second half of this year.Filed under: HDTV, Home Entertainment
Latest mini-HDMI connectors get shown off in prototype form originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 May 2009 15:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Ask Engadget: Best small camera (with good video) under $600?
Posted on May 8, 2009 | No Comments
We know, you were hoping to just glance over today's hottest articles in the world of consumer electronics, and along comes this: something that actually asks a little of you. Trust us, it'll be alright, and hey -- after you've replied, you can send in a question of your own to ask at engadget dawt com.
"The family and I are headed to Walt Disney World in June for the first time. I have a Canon Digital Rebel and a Canon GL1, but really do not want to haul either or both of them to the Magic Kingdom with us. So, the question is: what is the best camera that does great stills and video and is super small? Under 600 bones preferably. Thanks!"
No Rich, thank you for making us all envious. Be sure to take the advice that'll surely flow in comments below and send us picture postcards while waiting in line to ride the Tower of Terror for the fourty-third time. (Seriously, do not miss Tower of Terror.)Filed under: Ask Engadget, Digital Cameras
Ask Engadget: Best small camera (with good video) under $600? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 May 2009 00:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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