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  • What happened to the white iPhone 4?

    What happened to the white iPhone 4?

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | No Comments
    It shouldn't come as much of a surprise, but Best Buy has just gotten around to confirming that it won't have any stock of the white iPhone 4 come launch day on Thursday -- the same situation that both AT&T and Apple itself are in. For many buyers, it's not a big deal -- either they don't mind the black version, or they'd planned on buying black anyway -- but for others, this is putting a significant crimp on the launch day festivities. We reached out to Apple and got this:
    "There is tremendous excitement for the new iPhone 4 and we are working to get as many of them into the hands of customers as possible. At launch, we have the black models available for purchase and we will be adding the white models as quickly as we can."
    In other words, they're not revealing much of anything -- okay, scratch that, they're not revealing anything at all about its mystery-shrouded delay, the circumstances behind it, or how long we can expect to wait. So here's our question: what, exactly, happened to the white iPhone 4?

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    What happened to the white iPhone 4? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 06:48:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • AT&T seals deal on Verizon’s divested Alltel markets

    AT&T seals deal on Verizon’s divested Alltel markets

    Posted on June 23, 2010 | No Comments
    It took a good, long while, but AT&T has finally closed on its acquisition of the markets Verizon was required to divest in order to get the government to agree to its purchase of Alltel early last year. For most customers, the move has no practical impact -- the markets are mostly rural -- but for affected folks, it means that they'll be able to "select a device comparable to their existing device at no additional cost" as markets get upgraded over the course of the next 12 months. Interestingly, all of the markets will be getting the 3G treatment, a sharp departure from AT&T's typical strategy of keeping unpopulated areas on EDGE -- but it probably makes sense to get them up and running on 3G since the network's got to be built up from scratch anyhow. Follow the break for the full press release.

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    AT&T seals deal on Verizon's divested Alltel markets originally appeared on Engadget Mobile on Wed, 23 Jun 2010 03:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • A closer look at RGM’s new American tourbillon

    A closer look at RGM’s new American tourbillon

    Posted on May 5, 2010 | No Comments
    If you’re into watches, you know that the tourbillon is the nitrous charger of the watch world – you’ll probably never use it, it doesn’t make an amazing amount of sense, but darn it if it isn’t cool. RGM Watches is a small watch company in Pennsylvania and they just launched their own manufacture tourbillon, [...]

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  • CrunchDeals: Zx1 weather-proof Pocket Video Camera for $54

    CrunchDeals: Zx1 weather-proof Pocket Video Camera for $54

    Posted on April 29, 2010 | No Comments
    What could be better than an HD video camera? How about an HD video camera with a pony inside it? Or, barring that, how about a $54 HD camera. Scratch the pony part. It might make the pony sick. You can get the Kodak Zx1 video camera with 1.6-megapixel sensor and 2-inch LCD display for $53.99 [...]

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  • This weekend make your own compressed air rocket

    This weekend make your own compressed air rocket

    Posted on April 23, 2010 | No Comments
    I've always loved the compressed air rocket. I bought my son one of the pre-made ones at a science museum and it broke on first flight, which was pretty frustrating. Had I known about this MAKE video, however, I would have built my son one from scratch. You technically don't need more that 25 cents worth of hardware for this thing, but getting some of these parts might be cost a bit more. Here is this how-to PDF and here's the original article.

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  • Poofy laptop containers for Targus

    Poofy laptop containers for Targus

    Posted on March 16, 2010 | No Comments
    So you’re looking for a new backpack. You’re thinking to yourself, “I want a bag that is water resistant, and looks like a ski parka.” Well look no further, weary traveler. The newly released Crave line will fit both of those criteria. Creators of other fine containers and power converters, Targus has a backpack, laptop sleeve, and [...]

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  • Michael Dell shows off the Mini 5, confirms US arrival?

    Michael Dell shows off the Mini 5, confirms US arrival?

    Posted on January 28, 2010 | No Comments
    The Dell Mini 5, Dell's Android-powered Snapdragon slate, popped up at CES this year but we never got a clear look at it. However, when the CEO of Dell rolls into the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, he can show off anything he wants and our boss got a quick hands-on in the Swiss slush. To recap, the Mini 5 is a 1GHz Snapdragon-powered netpad (did I just coin a phrase?) running Android 1.6 with 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 3G mobile. It should be selling for $1,098 before carrier subsidy.

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  • Cerevo Cam: A digital camera that automatically uploads pics to the web

    Cerevo Cam: A digital camera that automatically uploads pics to the web

    Posted on December 13, 2009 | No Comments
    An easy to use digital camera that automatically uploads pictures to various websites without using a USB cable, a memory card reader or Eye-Fi? If that's something you've always wanted, the Cerevo Cam, made by Tokyo-based startup Cerevo [JP], might be the right device for you. After months of development work (the camera was completely designed from scratch and in-house), the shoot-and-upload camera is finally available in Japan. To recap, the big idea here is to simplify the process of uploading and sharing pictures online. Cerevo Cam users can send pictures directly from the device to the corresponding photo management site (dubbed Cerevo Life), mail addresses or to a number of web services - even when the camera is turned off (a feature that Eye-Fi doesn't offer). The so-called "Networked Camera" detects Wi-Fi spots and transfers pictures automatically without you needing to take it out of your bag. You can choose at which time(s) the upload should take place or initiate this yourself from the menu. The auto upload function, probably the most important feature, worked flawlessly during my test (Cerevo gave me a sample for a few days). Alternatively, you can use a 3G modem with it (to be connected through USB).

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  • Nissan’s Scratch Shield paint coming to cellphones, invisibleSHIELD feels threatened

    Nissan’s Scratch Shield paint coming to cellphones, invisibleSHIELD feels threatened

    Posted on November 28, 2009 | No Comments
    Remember Nissan's Scratch Shield paint technology? You know, that stuff we first heard about some four years back? According to a release straight out of Yokohama, the automaker has agreed to license that very tech to Japan's own NTT DoCoMo for "mobile phone application." In theory, at least, the flexible clearcoat will enable certain light scratches to actually heal themselves over time, and the paint itself is tougher to scratch to begin with. There's no specific mention of the who's and when's involved, but we're hoping to see this idea spread to other portable devices in the near future. After all -- who isn't sick of shelling out for some clear skin to protect each and every handheld they own?

    Nissan's Scratch Shield paint coming to cellphones, invisibleSHIELD feels threatened originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Emblaze’s First Else unveiled in London, promises to be a game-changer

    Emblaze’s First Else unveiled in London, promises to be a game-changer

    Posted on November 24, 2009 | No Comments
    digg_url = 'http://digg.com/gadgets/Emblaze_s_First_Else_is_like_a_phone_from_the_future'; Folks, today might be the day when you start to notice how ancient our smartphones have become, even if they only came out in last few months. Blame Else (formerly Emblaze Mobile) for its confusingly-named First Else, a phone "built from scratch" over the last two years and now powered by Access Linux Platform (ALP) 3.0 -- a mobile OS thought to have quietly died out since our last sighting in February. Until today's London launch event, the last we heard of this Israeli company was from October's Access Day in Japan where it previewed the Else Intuition OS, which we like to think of as inspired by Minority Report. While it's still too early to tell whether the First Else -- launching in Q2 next year -- will dodge the path of doom, we were already overwhelmed by the excellence of the device's user experience, both from its presentation and from our exclusive hands-on opportunity. Do read on to find out how Else is doing it right.

    Gallery: Emblaze ELSE unveiled in London, we go hands-on

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    Emblaze's First Else unveiled in London, promises to be a game-changer originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • Test Driving The World’s Fastest Golf Cart

    Test Driving The World’s Fastest Golf Cart

    Posted on November 10, 2009 | No Comments
    Last week Tesla asked me if I’d like to take the new Tesla Roadster Sport for a day to see what I thought. This is the newer Tesla Roadster that shaves 2/10 of a second off the 0-60 time, and the car is a couple of inches bigger than the original (making it possible for me to fit my 6′4 frame into into it comfortably). I agreed immediately. The only rules were that only I could drive it (some nonsense about insurance), and I had to have it back by 6 pm. I did return the vehicle on time, but as you can see from the video just about everyone from the office and most of my friends came by to take it for a spin, too. I’ve been in a Tesla before but this is the first time i’ve driven one. With no gears and a silent motor, the experience is like driving a golf cart. At least it would be if golf carts could hit 100 mph on the freeway on ramp and hugged the road like it was glued there. Thanks Tesla. Sorry about that scratch in the bumper. Video is below:

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  • Caught in a Trap Edition

    Caught in a Trap Edition

    Posted on November 3, 2009 | No Comments
    Video: Strange Japanese hamburger vending machine New system used to protect airplanes from lasers, soon to work against sharks with freakin’ lasers, too Ties made from old cassette tapes sort of feature audible playback

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  • DIY: build a medium format film camera from scratch

    DIY: build a medium format film camera from scratch

    Posted on November 2, 2009 | No Comments
    It's amusing to me how sometimes how I'll be considering a particular subject and then randomly find a DIY project related to that subject. For example, I'm been considering getting a medium format film camera, just for the experience of shooting in that format. Apparently I'm not the only one, because Peter J at the Medium Format Camera Project has been building his very own camera.

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  • Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer On “Moving The Needle”

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer On “Moving The Needle”

    Posted on September 28, 2009 | No Comments
    Last week we showed the highlights and 10+ minutes of video footage of an exclusive hour-long TechCrunch interview with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. Now for the rest of that interview. The video was just a teaser. I spoke with Ballmer for another 50 minutes on the record, doing a deeper dive into five key areas of Microsoft’s product strategy: Big Opportunities, Operating Systems/Browsers, Mobile, Search and Developers. This post is about big opportunities at Microsoft beyond their dual cash cows of Windows and Office. Microsoft generates around $20 billion a year in pre-tax profit, and spends nearly $10 billion on research and development. When Microsoft thinks about increasing (or sustaining) those profits, they have to think big. And they have to think long term. Ballmer says he thinks about new business opportunities in three buckets: expanding current businesses (short run), building things from scratch (long run), and big aquisitions (short cuts).

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  • Kickster iPod nano case designed by users

    Kickster iPod nano case designed by users

    Posted on September 14, 2009 | No Comments
    This is a pretty impressive feat of design work by a community of iPod nano users over at Quirky.com. The Kickster is a $14.35 iPod nano case that features a hard shell, cord wrap, and a kickstand that bends outward for use on a tabletop or swings downward to double as a hand grip while using the iPod nano to shoot video footage.

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