Google and Apple at war over mobile advertising
A bitter battle has broken out between Google and Apple over the burgeoning mobile advertising market that both are seeking to dominate.
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Facebook founder predicts personalised sites are the future
Personalised websites will be the future of the internet as people willingly share more of their information, Mark Zuckerberg predicted as he was grilled over Facebook’s approach to privacy.
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Steve Jobs predicts tablets to replace personal computers
The era of the personal computer is coming to an end and the tablet will take its place, Steve Jobs predicted yesterday.
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Can soothing music give staff will to live?
Foxconn appeared to be losing control of its spiralling suicide crisis last night after another employee of the world’s biggest electronics assembler attempted to take his own life.
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Facebook heeds critics, alters privacy controls
Facebook has overhauled its privacy controls to fend off escalating anger that it is betraying the trust of its 450 million users.
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Facebook forced to simplify privacy controls
Facebook will today introduce “enhanced, simpler” privacy controls designed to appease concerns about safeguarding information at the social-networking service.
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Why are video games important?
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Facebook faces U-turn on privacy
Facebook is poised to make a U-turn on its privacy practices following a backlash from users who believe that the site reveals too much of their personal information.
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Pakistan blocks YouTube in ‘sacrilege’ row
Pakistan blocked access to YouTube yesterday, condemning “growing sacrilegious content” on the video-sharing website in the latest twist of an intensifying international debate over Islam and freedom of speech online.
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Pentagon hacker Gary McKinnon wins extradition reprieve
The extradition of a hacker who broke into the Pentagon's computer network has been put on hold after an intervention from the Home Secretary yesterday.
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Google flicks on the TV that will not keep you away from the internet
Google has unveiled its bid to bring the full world wide web to your television set.
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...Pakistan court orders blocking of Facebook over Muhammad cartoon
Facebook was sucked into a growing row over Islam and freedom of speech yesterday after a Pakistani court ordered the site to be blocked over a page advertising a contest to draw cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad.
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Eric Schmidt says Google should not be prosecuted for wi-fi records
The chief executive of Google admitted to major privacy mistakes today as regulators prepare to launch probes into the company for recording personal communications sent over the unsecured wireless networks in people’s homes.
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Bankers trade their BlackBerrys for iPhones
Thousands of Standard Chartered bankers will be able to swap their BlackBerrys for iPhones as Apple continues to make inroads into the corporate market.
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Largest study of mobile phone use finds no link to brain cancer
Scientists who conducted the largest study to date of the safety of mobile phones said that it offered no clear evidence of a link with brain cancer.
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I-Fairy robot dressed in white is master of ceremony at Japanese wedding
To her creators she is a high-tech symphony of semiconductors and solenoids, the pinnacle of Japanese robotic engineering. But you can call her the nuptialiser.
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...Google aims to offer internet on your TV
Google is set to move into the living room with a computer operating system that will bring the internet to home televisions.
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Google admits its Street View cars spied on wi-fi activity
Google’s Street View cars have been spying on people’s internet use for three years, the search giant admitted last night. It had been scooping up snippets of people’s online activities broadcast over unprotected home and business wi-fi networks.
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‘Shoddy security’ leaves millions at the mercy of iTunes fraudsters
Customers of iTunes are at risk of having their accounts hijacked, and thousands of pounds spent by fraudsters, because of poor security settings on the website, experts have warned. Apple has also been criticised for failing to help customers who have been victims of fraud and for refusing to publish sufficient warnings or information on how to minimise the risks.
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...Adobe strikes back at Steve Jobs in war with Apple
Adobe has hit back at Steve Jobs and Apple over his refusal to allow the company’s widely used Flash video product to run on the iPhone and iPad.
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Zynga’s FarmVille at loggerheads with Facebook in row over money
It was a union between two of the web’s coolest young things: FarmVille, among the world’s most popular online games, and Facebook, which has rapidly grown into the largest social network, in large part because users play FarmVille on the site.
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...BT to offer OnLive games via broadband
British Telecom has signed a deal with OnLive of the United States to stream video games as part of BT’s high-end domestic broadband package, the company announced today.
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Now Apple plans to let you stream your iTunes over the web
Apple is to launch an online music service that, for the first time, will allow customers to listen to tracks streamed over the internet.
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Robots bring telepresence to stay-at-home workers
Dallas Goecker works full time at robotics firm Willow Garage in Menlo Park, California. But he has only been in his office three times in the last year.
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Foxy Brown Salutes Nicki Minaj: 'Send Her a Chanel Bag or Something' -- Say What!
Oliver Stone thinks he knows why everyone's making such a "big deal" about the Holocaust still. "The Jewish domination of the media...there's a major lobby in the United States. They are hard workers. They stay on top of every comment, the most powerful lobby in Washington. Israel has f---ed up United States foreign policy for years." Yo Oliver, chill. [Examiner] ...
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Though Lil Kim has beef, Foxy Brown saluted Nicki Minaj recently. "I think she's doing an incredible job of branding herself," the Ill Na Na told MTV. "When you're a boss b---h, you give it up. Send her a Chanel bag or something...If you're winning, you're wining. That's just how I see it." Yo, we never lost. Can Foxy say the same? [MTV]
So Lindsay Lohan is still in jail. What is she doing? "She's good," her attorney told People magazine. "She's eating some Twizzlers." Hard time. [People]Oliver Stone thinks he knows why everyone's making such a "big deal" about the Holocaust still. "The Jewish domination of the media...there's a major lobby in the United States. They are hard workers. They stay on top of every comment, the most powerful lobby in Washington. Israel has f---ed up United States foreign policy for years." Yo Oliver, chill. [Examiner] ...
T.I. and Tiny Tie the Knot
After nine years together, T.I. wed his longtime girlfriend -- and mother of two of his five kids -- Tameka "Tiny" Cottle earlier today in a Miami courthouse. The pair held a private ceremony at the courthouse after almost a year of wedding talk and rumors. One recent rumor had the couple tying the knot in Hawaii last weekend but today's report proves otherwise.
"There are wedding plans coming soon, sometime this year," Tiny said in an interview with Vibe earlier this year. "Not too big, 'cause I want it to be as private as possible. There've been a million rumors about us getting married. It's taking away from the day that we really do get married, so I just want to kind of have that moment for myself."
According to UsMagazine.com, the Miami Beach wedding was just one of the three ceremonies the couple has planned. The pair will reportedly return to their hometown of Atlanta for a reception with close family and friends and then head to Vegas to celebrate their union. ...
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"There are wedding plans coming soon, sometime this year," Tiny said in an interview with Vibe earlier this year. "Not too big, 'cause I want it to be as private as possible. There've been a million rumors about us getting married. It's taking away from the day that we really do get married, so I just want to kind of have that moment for myself."
According to UsMagazine.com, the Miami Beach wedding was just one of the three ceremonies the couple has planned. The pair will reportedly return to their hometown of Atlanta for a reception with close family and friends and then head to Vegas to celebrate their union. ...
Black Eyed Peas' Song Earns Six Million Digital Downloads
The Black Eyed Peas hit another milestone in their careers this week when their single, 'I Gotta Feeling,' became the first song in history to reach the six million digital download mark.
The single, from their 2009 album, 'The E.N.D.' remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts for 14 weeks in a row, stealing the top spot from their previous single, 'Boom Boom Pow.' The song now holds the title of best-selling digital download of all time.
"We came out in '98 and our career, if you would look at it on a chart, there's no dips in it," will.i.am. told the AP in a phone interview on Thursday (July 29). "For our career to still be healthy and vibrant and doing things like 6 million downloads, it's pretty significant."
The Peas celebrated their achievement on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, July 30, where they performed the hit single and announced the title of their upcoming album. 'The Beginning' is tentatively slated to drop at the end of 2010. "It symbolizes growth, new beginnings and starts, fresh new perspective," will.i.am explained. ...
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The single, from their 2009 album, 'The E.N.D.' remained at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 charts for 14 weeks in a row, stealing the top spot from their previous single, 'Boom Boom Pow.' The song now holds the title of best-selling digital download of all time.
"We came out in '98 and our career, if you would look at it on a chart, there's no dips in it," will.i.am. told the AP in a phone interview on Thursday (July 29). "For our career to still be healthy and vibrant and doing things like 6 million downloads, it's pretty significant."
The Peas celebrated their achievement on ABC's 'Good Morning America' on Friday, July 30, where they performed the hit single and announced the title of their upcoming album. 'The Beginning' is tentatively slated to drop at the end of 2010. "It symbolizes growth, new beginnings and starts, fresh new perspective," will.i.am explained. ...
Wyclef's Presidential Bid Confirmed by Source
According to reports, Wyclef Jean has confirmed that he will run for president of Haiti in this year's election.
The 37-year-old rapper/activist was integral in the fund-raising after his home country's tragic earthquake earlier this year, raising over $10 million via his Yele Haiti foundation, and inspiring countless artists to support the country's cause.
Wyclef was rumored to be running for office earlier this week, but sources close to him claim that he will be making his official announcement on August 5.
The former Fugees member was born in Haiti in 1972, and immigrated to Brooklyn at the age of 9, before settling in northern New Jersey, where he formed his revered group with Lauryn Hill and Praz. He has sold millions of records, both as a solo artist and with his former group, and has collaborated with everyone from Shakira and Santana to Pharoahe Monch. ...
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The 37-year-old rapper/activist was integral in the fund-raising after his home country's tragic earthquake earlier this year, raising over $10 million via his Yele Haiti foundation, and inspiring countless artists to support the country's cause.
Wyclef was rumored to be running for office earlier this week, but sources close to him claim that he will be making his official announcement on August 5.
The former Fugees member was born in Haiti in 1972, and immigrated to Brooklyn at the age of 9, before settling in northern New Jersey, where he formed his revered group with Lauryn Hill and Praz. He has sold millions of records, both as a solo artist and with his former group, and has collaborated with everyone from Shakira and Santana to Pharoahe Monch. ...
Gucci Mane Announces New Album 'The Appeal'
Fresh from doing his bid, Gucci Mane has been steady on the recording grind, leaking a few loose tracks and mixtapes since his release from the clink. But he's currently thinking about his next official studio release.
The Atlanta-based rapper has recently announced his third studio album, 'The Appeal,' the follow-up to 2008's 'The State vs. Radric Davis,' tentatively scheduled for a September 28 release - the same release date as T.I.'s 'King Uncaged' and Young Jeezy's 'Thug Motivation 103.'
"I feel good about this new project," he said in an interview. "I think this one's going to be bigger because the last album, I put a lot into it, I put my heart into it, and this one right here, I think it's a good representation of where I'm at now musically, mentally. It's just where I'm at. I've grown a lot, and I think I expressed it really good musically and I just want everybody to hear it and see what everybody think about it." ...
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The Atlanta-based rapper has recently announced his third studio album, 'The Appeal,' the follow-up to 2008's 'The State vs. Radric Davis,' tentatively scheduled for a September 28 release - the same release date as T.I.'s 'King Uncaged' and Young Jeezy's 'Thug Motivation 103.'
"I feel good about this new project," he said in an interview. "I think this one's going to be bigger because the last album, I put a lot into it, I put my heart into it, and this one right here, I think it's a good representation of where I'm at now musically, mentally. It's just where I'm at. I've grown a lot, and I think I expressed it really good musically and I just want everybody to hear it and see what everybody think about it." ...
Jennifer Lopez Tapped for Judging Gig on 'American Idol'
Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to commanding audiences' attention via television screen. The Bronx bombshell, who got her start as a Fly Girl on the comedy sketch show 'In Living Color' in the early 90s, may make a weekly return to households as she's in the running to become a judge on the competition-derived music program 'American Idol.'
While it comes as no surprise the singer-turned-actress' career has hit a rocky road as of late--her seventh studio album, 'Love?' was set for release earlier this year but a change in record labels pushed it back once again--producers of 'Idol' are reportedly looking to Lopez as a prime candidate for the judging position.
The news comes just as talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced her departure from the televised singing competition. With such a demanding schedule, DeGeneres felt leaving her post was the best choice. "I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next," she said. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for." ...
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While it comes as no surprise the singer-turned-actress' career has hit a rocky road as of late--her seventh studio album, 'Love?' was set for release earlier this year but a change in record labels pushed it back once again--producers of 'Idol' are reportedly looking to Lopez as a prime candidate for the judging position.
The news comes just as talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced her departure from the televised singing competition. With such a demanding schedule, DeGeneres felt leaving her post was the best choice. "I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next," she said. "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for." ...
MF Doom to Release 'Fake' Live Album?
Controversial rapper MF Doom has been accused of a variety of nefarious plots and schemes over the years, from brawling with his hype man and fleeing the stage, to sending out his manager (and others) to perform in his stead, but according to 'NY Mag,' his latest stunt might be his most confusing.
The mysterious emcee, who wears an iron mask and records under a variety of aliases, is releasing a new live album on September 14, entitled 'Expektoration,' but according to 'NY Mag''s website, the album is not what it claims to be.
"'Expektoration,' to these untrained ears, sounds staged. As in, not actually live," writer Amos Barshad reports. "As in, MF Doom released a live album following a fake-live-show scandal, and that live album is not live." ...
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The mysterious emcee, who wears an iron mask and records under a variety of aliases, is releasing a new live album on September 14, entitled 'Expektoration,' but according to 'NY Mag''s website, the album is not what it claims to be.
"'Expektoration,' to these untrained ears, sounds staged. As in, not actually live," writer Amos Barshad reports. "As in, MF Doom released a live album following a fake-live-show scandal, and that live album is not live." ...
Rick Ross Wants to Sign Wiz Khalifa to Maybach Music
Now that Rick Ross has finally dropped his fourth album, 'Teflon Don,' the Bawse has his sights set on recruiting Pittsburgh rapper Wiz Khalifa, for his Maybach Music label.
During the debut episode of MTV's 'RapFix Live' on Friday, July 30, Ross revealed to interviewer Sway that he was in the process of courting the 22-year-old rapper. "You know, Wiz, what's happening, this is the Boss, Ricky Ross, Teflon Don," he directed towards Khalifa. "You know we spoke of this in the last week or two, but my question is even more personal that I'd love to ask you right now. What would it take for us to close the deal, Wiz Khalifa and Maybach Music?" ...
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During the debut episode of MTV's 'RapFix Live' on Friday, July 30, Ross revealed to interviewer Sway that he was in the process of courting the 22-year-old rapper. "You know, Wiz, what's happening, this is the Boss, Ricky Ross, Teflon Don," he directed towards Khalifa. "You know we spoke of this in the last week or two, but my question is even more personal that I'd love to ask you right now. What would it take for us to close the deal, Wiz Khalifa and Maybach Music?" ...
Top Five Tweets of the Week
In this week's round-up of the Top Five Tweets of the Week, Kanye West joins the Twitter-verse, singer Lloyd shows his goods, Slim Thug complains about his bubble guts, Conan O'Brien disses Facebook and Bun B says Angelina Jolie is way too skinny.
Be sure to follow @theboomboxblog on Twitter.
1. @kanyewest (Kanye West): My thought on Twitter so far...at the end of the day, God dammit I'm killing this s---!!!...I think Twitter was designed specifically with me in mind just my humble opinion hahhhahaaaahaaa humble hahahahahhaahaaaa.
2. @Lloyd_YG (Lloyd): I wish I could play my guitar naked in front of 20,000 screaming ladies.. http://twitpic.com/29dns7 ...
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Be sure to follow @theboomboxblog on Twitter.
1. @kanyewest (Kanye West): My thought on Twitter so far...at the end of the day, God dammit I'm killing this s---!!!...I think Twitter was designed specifically with me in mind just my humble opinion hahhhahaaaahaaa humble hahahahahhaahaaaa.
2. @Lloyd_YG (Lloyd): I wish I could play my guitar naked in front of 20,000 screaming ladies.. http://twitpic.com/29dns7 ...
B.o.B. Lands in New Adidas Commercial
Converse recently recruited Kid Cudi for their 'Three Artists-One Song' series, while Nike tapped Wu-Tang's RZA for their latest athletic ads. Now, Adidas has gotten in on the action by enlisting ATL rapper B.o.B. for their new sneaker campaign.
Bobby Ray joins actor Paul Iacono -- star of MTV's 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger' -- in the promo, where he plays a short order cook in Adidas' 'Mega Diner,' serving up fresh kicks. During the clip, the single 'Magic,' off his debut album 'B.o.B.: The Adventures of Bobby Ray,' can be heard in the background, highlighting B.o.B.'s shout-out to the iconic sneaker brand.
B.o.B. will be back in his hometown of Atlanta this weekend, where he is set to perform a free show on Saturday, July 31. Check out his Adidas debut after the jump. ...
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Bobby Ray joins actor Paul Iacono -- star of MTV's 'The Hard Times of RJ Berger' -- in the promo, where he plays a short order cook in Adidas' 'Mega Diner,' serving up fresh kicks. During the clip, the single 'Magic,' off his debut album 'B.o.B.: The Adventures of Bobby Ray,' can be heard in the background, highlighting B.o.B.'s shout-out to the iconic sneaker brand.
B.o.B. will be back in his hometown of Atlanta this weekend, where he is set to perform a free show on Saturday, July 31. Check out his Adidas debut after the jump. ...
Naughty By Nature Speak on 'Ageism' in Hip-Hop
While some artists refuse to accept the changing times and the signs of wrinkles, rap trio Naughty By Nature welcome both with open arms. Treach, Vin Rock and DJ Kay Gee are well-aware of the fact that they are no longer young superstars, but that hasn't stopped their will to succeed.
Since the rap group formed in 1989, they've witnessed many changes in the hip-hop landscape. One of the most astounding advancements being the emergence of social media platforms. "Last year with Facebook and Twitter, we really anchored on to social media as an outlet," Vin Rock reveals. "We've had our first website up since 1996, and we stayed online with this thing the whole time. It's very important to us. Right now, we're getting the most important impact from people globally and a lot of people might not hear our records on the radio a million times a day, but [they] definitely [hear them] online." ...
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Since the rap group formed in 1989, they've witnessed many changes in the hip-hop landscape. One of the most astounding advancements being the emergence of social media platforms. "Last year with Facebook and Twitter, we really anchored on to social media as an outlet," Vin Rock reveals. "We've had our first website up since 1996, and we stayed online with this thing the whole time. It's very important to us. Right now, we're getting the most important impact from people globally and a lot of people might not hear our records on the radio a million times a day, but [they] definitely [hear them] online." ...
Snoop Dogg Threatened by Oklahoma Gang Members
Snoop Dogg apparently angered some Oklahoma-based members of the Crips gang and now they're warning him to watch his back. The gang is upset with Snoop over a 2009 interview he did with DJ Green Lantern, in which he broke down the differences between gang culture in Los Angeles and gang culture in other states, advising gangs from outside of the state to watch out.
"Gang life has dramatically changed in L.A., in California," he said in the interview. "We are playing by a different set of rules and regulations, so all these cats out here you see throwing up their flag and reppin' need to be careful because that could end up real bad for them." ...
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"Gang life has dramatically changed in L.A., in California," he said in the interview. "We are playing by a different set of rules and regulations, so all these cats out here you see throwing up their flag and reppin' need to be careful because that could end up real bad for them." ...
Foxy Brown Allegedly Fights Manager, Flees Scene
Rapper Foxy Brown is officially ending the month of July on a sour note. As if getting arrested last week wasn't enough to add to her legal troubles, now the Brooklyn native is coming under scrutiny for her involvement in an altercation with her manager Thursday night.
According to gossip website TMZ, Foxy, born Inga Marchand, was visiting an unidentified person inside a luxury high-rise on 43rd St. in Manhattan on July 29. During the 'Ill Na Na''s time at the building, a fight broke out. Sources say that one of the victims Brown allegedly hit was her manager, Bernadette Brennan.
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According to gossip website TMZ, Foxy, born Inga Marchand, was visiting an unidentified person inside a luxury high-rise on 43rd St. in Manhattan on July 29. During the 'Ill Na Na''s time at the building, a fight broke out. Sources say that one of the victims Brown allegedly hit was her manager, Bernadette Brennan.
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Noreaga Announces New 'Super Thug' Solo Album
Queens native Noreaga may have dropped his newest album 'The War Report 2: Report the War' with his partner-in-rhyme Capone, as part of the duo C-N-N, but he's already back on the solo grind. The emcee recently recorded a vlog announcing his upcoming sixth solo album, 'Super Thug,' which is also the name of his first major hit released in 1998.
The LP, which was formerly titled 'N.O.R.E. Pt. 2: Born Again,' has already spawned its first single, 'Nutcracker.' The Scoop Deville-produced track, which samples Public Enemy's 'Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man,' was released to the Internet earlier this week, sporting a grittier sound than some of the more pop-oriented fare he released earlier in his career. ...
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The LP, which was formerly titled 'N.O.R.E. Pt. 2: Born Again,' has already spawned its first single, 'Nutcracker.' The Scoop Deville-produced track, which samples Public Enemy's 'Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya Man,' was released to the Internet earlier this week, sporting a grittier sound than some of the more pop-oriented fare he released earlier in his career. ...
Tupac, Tyson Documentary to Air on ESPN
ESPN Films has announced that they will be airing a documentary about the night legendary West Coast rapper Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas in 1996, after attending a Mike Tyson fight.
The film, 'One Night in Vegas,' will be included in the new season of their '30 For 30' series, which also includes documentaries on sports heroes from Steve Nash and Martina Navratilova to the late George Steinbrenner, Some of the series' clips were shot by filmmakers Ron Shelton, John Singleton and Alex Gibney.
'One Night in Vegas' centers around the events of Sept. 7, 1996, when Tupac was shot and killed in Vegas, after attending the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon boxing match, which Tyson won in the first round. ...
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The film, 'One Night in Vegas,' will be included in the new season of their '30 For 30' series, which also includes documentaries on sports heroes from Steve Nash and Martina Navratilova to the late George Steinbrenner, Some of the series' clips were shot by filmmakers Ron Shelton, John Singleton and Alex Gibney.
'One Night in Vegas' centers around the events of Sept. 7, 1996, when Tupac was shot and killed in Vegas, after attending the Mike Tyson vs. Bruce Seldon boxing match, which Tyson won in the first round. ...
Diddy Says He'd Like to Replace Simon Cowell and 'Act Crazy' -- Say What!
In a recent interview, Diddy said he'd like to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol,' 'cause he's got kids to feed, man. "I got six kids. If I can get the same check that Simon gets, we'd have a ball. And you know I'd act crazy." Expect a lot of shiny suits, cheesecake runs and "take that, take that, take that" adlibs. [TVSquad]
Transsexuals, Ke$ha loves you. "Freaks are what make everything mildly more interesting in life but with trannies, they make me want to be a better woman," she told Paper. "I see these men who have way better bodies than I do, more beautiful faces, better complexions, beautiful makeup, and they're more fun than any person I've met in my life. They make me feel like I'm not a very good woman." You're not. [Paper]
When asked whether he's enjoyed sex with men, 'Inception' star Tom Hardy said "Of course I have. I'm an actor for f--k's sake." That's awesome. Seriously. [DailyMail] ...
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In a recent interview, Diddy said he'd like to replace Simon Cowell on 'American Idol,' 'cause he's got kids to feed, man. "I got six kids. If I can get the same check that Simon gets, we'd have a ball. And you know I'd act crazy." Expect a lot of shiny suits, cheesecake runs and "take that, take that, take that" adlibs. [TVSquad]
Transsexuals, Ke$ha loves you. "Freaks are what make everything mildly more interesting in life but with trannies, they make me want to be a better woman," she told Paper. "I see these men who have way better bodies than I do, more beautiful faces, better complexions, beautiful makeup, and they're more fun than any person I've met in my life. They make me feel like I'm not a very good woman." You're not. [Paper]
When asked whether he's enjoyed sex with men, 'Inception' star Tom Hardy said "Of course I have. I'm an actor for f--k's sake." That's awesome. Seriously. [DailyMail] ...
Kanye West Gives Sneak Peek of 'Power' Video
While Kanye West's fans sit on the edge of their seats in anticipation for the release of the video for his Dwele-assisted track 'Power,' a writer from the 'The New York Times' can sit back and gloat. The Chi-town emcee welcomed the prestigious newspaper's Arts Beat section to an advanced look at a portion of the clip.
The video, directed by artist Marco Brambilla, depicts West standing inside a classical structure, wearing the same $300,000 Horus chain he debuted at last month's BET Awards. West raps as the camera zooms out to reveal a plethora of ladies surrounding him. While some are fully clothed, others are nude and another set are adorned with devil horns. Some even hang upside down from the structure's ceiling. ...
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The video, directed by artist Marco Brambilla, depicts West standing inside a classical structure, wearing the same $300,000 Horus chain he debuted at last month's BET Awards. West raps as the camera zooms out to reveal a plethora of ladies surrounding him. While some are fully clothed, others are nude and another set are adorned with devil horns. Some even hang upside down from the structure's ceiling. ...
Freddie Gibbs Expresses Dislike for DJ Khaled, Rick Ross' Music
Freddie Gibbs isn't one to shy away from voicing his opinion. In a recent interview with 'Complex' magazine, the rapper from Gary, Ind. went full force in expressing his dislike for the kind of music made by the 'Teflon Don' Rick Ross and Miami resident DJ Khaled.
Gibbs, who released his 'Str8 Killa, No Filla' mixtape earlier this week, recently took to his Twitter page to share with his followers his feelings regarding overzealous DJs. "Much love to all the real DJs in the game. To all the ones that be tryin to rap and be diddy eat a dick." he wrote. When questioned about the posting, the rapper revealed which record spinner he was referring to. ...
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Gibbs, who released his 'Str8 Killa, No Filla' mixtape earlier this week, recently took to his Twitter page to share with his followers his feelings regarding overzealous DJs. "Much love to all the real DJs in the game. To all the ones that be tryin to rap and be diddy eat a dick." he wrote. When questioned about the posting, the rapper revealed which record spinner he was referring to. ...
Jay-Z, Will Smith's 'Fela!' Musical Sued by Photographer
Jay-Z and Will Smith's Broadway musical, 'Fela!' is being sued by a New York City photographer who claims that one of her images was used in the play without permission.
Brooklyn photog, Marilyn Nance is seeking $150,000 in compensation for an iconic photo of Fela Kuti's nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria, which currently appears in 'Fela!' According to the lawsuit, the 1977 photo of Kuti's Africa Shrine club also appears in several souvenirs including books, CDs and a music video. Nance's lawyer, Edward Greenberg, says the show's producers were notified of the problem last month, but have not made any swift moves to remedy the situation. ...
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Brooklyn photog, Marilyn Nance is seeking $150,000 in compensation for an iconic photo of Fela Kuti's nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria, which currently appears in 'Fela!' According to the lawsuit, the 1977 photo of Kuti's Africa Shrine club also appears in several souvenirs including books, CDs and a music video. Nance's lawyer, Edward Greenberg, says the show's producers were notified of the problem last month, but have not made any swift moves to remedy the situation. ...
Drake Reveals Penchant for Pam Grier and Large Breasts
After viewing Drake's 'Best I Ever Had' video, no one could deny the rapper had a fondness for females with buxom bosoms. In a recent interview with Canadian reporter Nardwuar, the former 'Degrassi' star further discussed his inclination for women with large breasts as well as being a fan of the well-endowed actress Pam Grier.
In the clip, Nardwuar inquired about a recent show in Cleveland, Ohio, where Drake used a "bra stand." The Toronto native, accompanied by producer and friend 40, let the interviewer in on the special dedication he gave to women during his concerts. "I put like the biggest breast bras on my mic stand," he admitted. "I try to showcase the fact that a full chest is nothing to be ashamed of." ...
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In the clip, Nardwuar inquired about a recent show in Cleveland, Ohio, where Drake used a "bra stand." The Toronto native, accompanied by producer and friend 40, let the interviewer in on the special dedication he gave to women during his concerts. "I put like the biggest breast bras on my mic stand," he admitted. "I try to showcase the fact that a full chest is nothing to be ashamed of." ...
Enso whips up two smartphones and three new slates, but we wouldn't order any of 'em
Oh, Enso -- must you really give us a reason to hope? After dealing with what felt like a case of the vaporwares, and then being epically disappointed with the zenPad (which is now out of stock, curiously) that you finally shipped, we just can't muster up the courage to look fondly upon the five new products that are gracing your webstore. That said, those that don't mind risk taking and actually enjoy the thought of fighting for a refund have three new MIDs / slates to ponder along with a pair of Android-based smartphones to consider. Let's break 'em down real quick, shall we?
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- zenPad 2 ($219; shipping now): Here you have a 5-inch, Android 1.5-based MID with an 800 x 480 resolution resistive touchscreen, a bundled stylus, inbuilt 3G, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, microSD slot (8GB included), 128MB of RAM, 256MB NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA303 Xscale CPU, integrated accelerometer, onboard GPS, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone jack and a battery good for 4.5 hours of use. We're told that an Android 2.1 update is "imminent," but we believe that about as much as we believe BP's promise to "make it right."
- zenPad 3 ($249; pre-order): This here tablet boasts the exact same specifications as the zenPad 2 (right down to the battery life and resolution), but it rocks a 7-inch design that'll aid those who can't squint hard enough to see fonts on the 5-inch sibling.
- zenPad 4 ($199; shipping now): We hate to state the obvious, but this is quite obviously an iPad KIRF -- right down to the Home button. You'll find a 10.2-inch resistive touchpanel with a 1,024 x 600 resolution (one that Enso swears up and down "has a fast response and works very well"), along with Android 2.1, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of storage, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 1GHz Cortex A8 CPU, built-in accelerometer and a 2,400mAh battery that's good for 5 to 7 hours of life.
- zenPhone ($349; shipping now): So... it looks like a Nexus One KIRF, it's called a zenPhone, yet it says it's a MID. Oh, and it's not this ZenPhone. Whatever the case, it's got a 4.3-inch resistive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA radio, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth, 256MB of NAND Flash, a microSD slot (8GB included), a 3.2 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 2,600mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and -- wait for it -- Maemo 5 running the show. Yeah, seriously.
- zenDroid ($319; pre-order): In the market for a Droid KIRF, are you? You've come to the right place, with this one offering a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen (800 x 480), 3G HSDPA, 802.11a/b/g WiFi, Bluetooth 2.0+EDR, an FM radio tuner, Android 2.1 ("upgradable to 2.2," we're told), a microSD slot (8GB bundled in), 512MB of NAND Flash, a 624MHz Marvell PXA935 processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, 0.3 megapixel front-facing camera, a 1,500mAh battery, onboard GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack and a micro-USB connector.
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Permalink |Enso 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 | Email this | Comments...PS3 firmware 3.41 said to be causing hard drive upgrade problems
The recently released PS3 firmware 3.41 seemed to just be a minor update that added a new "You May Like" section to the PlayStation Store, but it looks like it's been causing nothing but headaches for anyone trying to upgrade the hard drive in their console. As a 30-page strong thread on the official PlayStation forums reveals, folks upgrading their hard drive have been getting a "no applicable data" error after trying to install the update, which has left them with a non-working PS3 and, in some cases, a corrupted original drive. According to CVG, the issue may have something to do with a newly discovered feature of the 3.41 update that allows for more incremental patches, which might also explain why the problem only seems to be affecting PS3s where the firmware is stored in on the hard drive instead of the system's memory. As for Sony, it hasn't offered an official explanation just yet, but all indications are that it's a bug and not an intentional blocking of hard drive upgrades -- at least we hope it is. Head on past the break for a video of the problem.PlayStation Forums | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |PlayStation Forums | Email this | Comments...How would you change the Drobo FS?
After years of pleading, the fine folks over at Data Robotics finally gifted you with a Drobo NAS. They called it the Drobo FS, but we all know what the real skinny is. But is the five-bay, Ethernet-friendly storage robot really a dream come true? We've had nothing but success with it in our Time Machine setup, but as with pretty much any networked drive, we've heard reports here and there of frustrations and complications. For those who have sprung for the FS, we're curious to hear what you'd change about the setup. Need more drive bays? Would you prefer a few extra interface options? Would you make the box a little less noisy? Go ahead and get honest down in comments below -- we know you need an avenue to vent after the week you just survived, right?
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Rover Puck WiMAX hotspot gets FCC'd, traction on ice subject of fierce debate
The pool of choices for WiMAX hotspots continues to expand, and thanks to the FCC, we now know of another up-and-comer. The Rover Puck -- trademarked by Clearwire and previously unheard of -- joins the ranks Sprint's Overdrive and its various rebrandings by providing pocketable 4G WiFi service. Unlike its predecessors, however, we finally have a new, more aerodynamic form factor. There isn't much to the glean from the user manual at this point, and the oft-referenced Rover website still isn't live -- a WHOIS lookup reveals it was last updated via GoDaddy on July 2008 with no other details disclosed. So, until we get some word from the official news pipelines, a plethora of external / internal photos and user manual screenshots are only a mouseclick away.
Rover Puck WiMAX hotspot gets FCC'd, traction on ice subject of fierce debate originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Augen Gentouch 78 preview
It's taken quite a bit of chasing (and Kmart stalking) this week to score Augen's $150 Gentouch Android tablet, but lo' and behold, the gadget is now in its rightful home... our home! We don't need to tell you that we ferociously ripped open the box to finally see how the Android 2.1 tablet performs, test out its touchscreen and see if it actually has access to app stores (unlike Augen's smartbook which we toyed with earlier this week). We're assuming you're just as eager to find out the answers to those questions, so hit that read more button for some early impressions as well as a hands-on video.
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Magic Trackpad review
Apple's Magic Trackpad isn't the first of its kind -- in fact, Wacom has been playing this game for awhile -- but it's the first of its kind from the cats in Cupertino, so obviously people take notice. The premise of such a device is stupidly simple: it's a laptop trackpad that lives on your desktop. Over the past few years, there have been rumors that Steve Jobs has his sights set on eliminating buttons from Apple products altogether, and this certainly feels like the next step in the plan. But does it make sense? Is this an improvement over standard input devices like a mouse or trackball? More importantly, in the age of iPads and netbooks, does anyone even need an external input device like this? We're going to try and answer those questions (and more), so read on for our full review!
Apple's Magic Trackpad isn't the first of its kind -- in fact, Wacom has been playing this game for awhile -- but it's the first of its kind from the cats in Cupertino, so obviously people take notice. The premise of such a device is stupidly simple: it's a laptop trackpad that lives on your desktop. Over the past few years, there have been rumors that Steve Jobs has his sights set on eliminating buttons from Apple products altogether, and this certainly feels like the next step in the plan. But does it make sense? Is this an improvement over standard input devices like a mouse or trackball? More importantly, in the age of iPads and netbooks, does anyone even need an external input device like this? We're going to try and answer those questions (and more), so read on for our full review!
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...EVO 4G's Froyo firmware was available for download, manual install (update)
Like we said, you don't have to wait until August 3rd to get your Android 2.2 Froyo update for the EVO 4G. You can grab the update file right now from HTC's servers (via source link). All you gotta do then is move the file to the root directory of your SD card, boot the phone into recovery mode (hold the "up" button while the phone is turning on), and select apply update from the associated .zip file -- you might also have to rename the file "update.zip" and expect a few other variations in the instructions, user depending. Too much thought process for Friday evening? Feel free to take a crack at it tomorrow, or simply wait for Sprint to give your phone the head's up next week.
Update: HTC just shot us a message to clarify that this is not the final ROM version and that the company is strongly recommending not to install this. Additionally, a request has been put in to remove the file from the server, so if you still want to try at your own risk, better download now while it's still available.
Update 2: ... and now it's gone. We're sure crafty internet users can still find the file lingering elsewhere, but you won't be getting it from HTC's servers this weekend. You know the old saying, ye who snoozes, something something, tough luck.
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Update: HTC just shot us a message to clarify that this is not the final ROM version and that the company is strongly recommending not to install this. Additionally, a request has been put in to remove the file from the server, so if you still want to try at your own risk, better download now while it's still available.
Update 2: ... and now it's gone. We're sure crafty internet users can still find the file lingering elsewhere, but you won't be getting it from HTC's servers this weekend. You know the old saying, ye who snoozes, something something, tough luck.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
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PermalinkAndroid Police | HTC (.zip file) | Email this | Comments...Motorola Sage: AT&T's next Android phone?
We tend to go into full-on conjecture mode when we see an interesting FCC filing, but our instincts haven't let us down in the past, so allow us to throw something out on the table. A new Motorola just hit the feds with 7.2Mbps HSDPA and 2Mbps HSUPA on the 850 and 1900MHz bands, quadband EDGE, WiFi, Bluetooth, AGPS, and a digital compass. In other words, this is definitely an Android set, and it could definitely work on AT&T. The Backflip's already looking plenty long in the tooth, and we wouldn't be surprised to see Moto fire its second Google-powered volley on AT&T before too long -- it's certainly been doing its duties on Verizon (and to a lesser extent, T-Mobile) after all. Any thoughts on what wild form factor this one might be?FCC | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |FCC | Email this | Comments...Motorola Droid getting Android 2.2 next week
We've just been dropped a brief note from Verizon that the original Droid will be getting the full Froyo treatment at some point next week. Considering the brevity of the announcement, it's entirely possible that this was thrown together in response to Sprint's EVO news -- but who cares? The more Android 2.2, the better, right? No official word on other Droid variants -- most of which are likely going to see Froyo updates soon -- but we'll be keeping our ears firmly planted to the ground.
Motorola Droid getting Android 2.2 next week originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Samsung's Q3-bound tablet to boast 7-inch display, Android OS
Slowly but surely, Samsung's future as a tablet PC provider is taking shape. Details on the outfit's foray into the world of the slate has been trickling out over the past few months, and shortly after learning that a so-called Galaxy Tab would be out and about in Q3, now we're finding out two more critical details: screen size and operating system. According to the company, the Q3-bound device (assumed to be the aforesaid Galaxy Tab) will boast a smaller-than-average 7-inch screen, and rather than humming along on Bada or Windows 7, Google's Android will be at the helm. We're being forced to wait for further information, but given the proximity to Q3, all should be crystal clear in the not-too-distant future.
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Slowly but surely, Samsung's future as a tablet PC provider is taking shape. Details on the outfit's foray into the world of the slate has been trickling out over the past few months, and shortly after learning that a so-called Galaxy Tab would be out and about in Q3, now we're finding out two more critical details: screen size and operating system. According to the company, the Q3-bound device (assumed to be the aforesaid Galaxy Tab) will boast a smaller-than-average 7-inch screen, and rather than humming along on Bada or Windows 7, Google's Android will be at the helm. We're being forced to wait for further information, but given the proximity to Q3, all should be crystal clear in the not-too-distant future.[Thanks, Keith]
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Permalink |Reuters | Email this | Comments...The Engadget Podcast, live at 5PM EST!
Another interesting week of news, and all the boys are in NYC, so the podcast should be extra-crispy. Can you handle it? Can we? Tune in at 5pm to find out -- the chat below is open now, so get comfy.
P.S. And don't forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you out and about and you can't join in on the Flash-based fun below.
P.S. And don't forget that Ustream has Android and iPhone clients as well, if you out and about and you can't join in on the Flash-based fun below.
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...BlueAnt Q2 Bluetooth headset enables noise-free calls during Usain Bolt's sprints
It's not guaranteed to make you any smarter, but having such an intelligent little bird upside your ear may at least give you a minor boost in confidence. A full 1.5 years after the original Q1 made its debut, BlueAnt is introducing its Q2 Smart Bluetooth Headset. Aside from being able to cancel out noise while traveling at up to 22mph (read: Usain Bolt's average walking speed), the Q2 also touts a fully integrated text-to-speech feature that belts out news, weather, sports and the latest gossip from Microsoft's Bing 411. And if you just so happen to use a smartphone with Android 2.0 or newer, it'll actually read your text messages and emails aloud without you having to fish your handset out of your britches. It's available now at AT&T stores for $129, and just in case you're wondering, you can freak mall walkers out for five solid hours without needing a recharge. Not that we'd encourage such behavior.
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Permalink |BlueAnt | Email this | Comments...Devon Works Tread 1 belt-driven, bulletproof wristwatch tested, proven to actually tell time (video)
The last time we saw the Devon Works Tread 1 wristwatch it existed only in digital form, rendered and swirling about with respect neither mass nor volume. Now it has come to reside in the physical plane, and aBlogtoRead has managed to get one of its belt-driven manifestations to test out. Naturally it's a little less pristine looking than the computer-generated version and, pictured next to a fleshy hand, we can now see just how big the thing is -- its crown actually large enough to wear on your head. For $15k you at least know you're getting your money's worth when it comes to raw materials, but whether you agree that this is a "novel timepiece that will make a satisfying addition to any collector's treasure trove" depends on your sense of taste, depth of pockets, and desire to make your forearms look meek and feeble.aBlogtoRead | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |aBlogtoRead | Email this | Comments...Stealth Computer debuts paperback-sized LPC-100 mini PC
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Stealth Computer is certainly no stranger to tiny PCs, but it's now produced its smallest one to date in the form of the LPC-100. Measuring roughly the same size as a thick paperback novel, this one weighs in at just 1.2 pounds, and packs your choice of Core 2 Duo or Dual Core Celeron processors, an Intel GM45 mobile chipset with integrated graphics, up to 4GB of DDR3 memory, a max 500GB hard drive, and a rugged aluminum chassis that should hold up to life beyond the desktop. Unfortunately, all that doesn't exactly come cheap -- look for configurations to start at $995. Full press release after the break.
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Permalink |Stealth Computer | Email this | Comments...Nexus One blasts off to 28,000 feet, looks slightly worse for wear (video)
Your average satellite these days is roughly on par in terms of size with your average living room, give or take, and so naturally the cost of lofting one into orbit is, if you'll pardon the phrase, sky high. Despite that, many offer less processing power a mobile processor like Snapdragon. The obvious solution? Chuck a smartphone into orbit and revel in the savings. That's the idea behind the PhoneSat, helped along by the Mavericks Civilian Space Foundation, which strapped a Nexus One into a rocket with 1,000lbs of thrust and threw it up to 28,000 feet to see how it copes with the immense stress of riding into space. Of course, 28,000 feet isn't quite space (NASA would have run out of astronaut badges long ago), but the G-forces and temperature cycles felt during this short trip are comparable to a one-way voyage to orbit. The first such launch didn't go so well, with the rocket suffering a ballistic return -- coming in like a projectile without a 'chute. The shattered remains of that are shown above. But, the second flight was rather more successful, and the video results can be seen below -- captured by the phone itself.
Update: Matt Reyes, one of the folks behind the launch, wrote in to let us know of another article here on the project, including more details on the history of the team and the various hardware beyond the N1 payload. Matt and many others working on this project are NASA engineers, which probably helps to explain how they were able to get from the photo above to the successful launch below in just one iteration.Wired | jurvetson (Flickr), Make | Email this | Comments...
Update: Matt Reyes, one of the folks behind the launch, wrote in to let us know of another article here on the project, including more details on the history of the team and the various hardware beyond the N1 payload. Matt and many others working on this project are NASA engineers, which probably helps to explain how they were able to get from the photo above to the successful launch below in just one iteration.
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PermalinkWired | jurvetson (Flickr), Make | Email this | Comments...Best Buy partners with Clearwire, will Connect customers to 4G
When we first heard through the grapevine that Best Buy was launching its own branded wireless data service, Connect, rumor had it that 4G was going to be baked right in there. We'd later learn that was just wishful thinking, but today's announcement of a partnership with Clearwire makes it instead simply look premature. Starting sometime next year, Best Buy Connect will offer 4G wireless data over Clearwire's WiMAX network -- and that's all the two are saying about this partnership right now. We're hoping prices for these next-gen data plans stay with their current levels, $30 monthly for 250MB up to $60 for 5GB, but all that extra bandwidth might just make those caps feel even tighter.Clearwire | Email this | Comments...
When we first heard through the grapevine that Best Buy was launching its own branded wireless data service, Connect, rumor had it that 4G was going to be baked right in there. We'd later learn that was just wishful thinking, but today's announcement of a partnership with Clearwire makes it instead simply look premature. Starting sometime next year, Best Buy Connect will offer 4G wireless data over Clearwire's WiMAX network -- and that's all the two are saying about this partnership right now. We're hoping prices for these next-gen data plans stay with their current levels, $30 monthly for 250MB up to $60 for 5GB, but all that extra bandwidth might just make those caps feel even tighter.Continue reading Best Buy partners with Clearwire, will Connect customers to 4G
Best Buy partners with Clearwire, will Connect customers to 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Clearwire | Email this | Comments...Canon EOS 60D turns up in DxO's optics modules roadmap
We've heard some Canon EOS 60D rumors before, but this one might just be the most convincing yet -- the as-yet-unannounced camera recently turned up in a roadmap that wasn't leaked but actually posted on the site of optics module manufacturer DxO. As you might have guessed, all mentions of the camera have now been removed from the site, but what was there before seemed to indicate that the 60D would be turning up in November or December (or, at least, DxO's modules supporting it would be). Of course, there's no details on the camera itself, but if that launch date is accurate it would line up nicely for an announcement at Photokina in September.Canon Rumors | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |Canon Rumors | Email this | Comments...Rocket Project team successfully launches a Vaio into the stratosphere
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Earlier this spring, Sony's Rocket Project gave eight lucky high school students several Vaios, a crash course in rocketry, and the opportunity to design and build a rocket that could make it to the stratosphere. Well, what do you know? After a few weather-related setbacks, the thing finally launched on Friday, July 23 from its launchpad in the Black Rock Desert in Nevada, achieving Mach 2.8 (nearly three times the speed of sound) in the process. Wernher von Braun never had it so good! Video after the break.
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Permalink |Sony Rocket Project | Email this | Comments...RIM's 9.7-inch Blackpad rumored for November launch -- yes, Blackpad
We were secretly hoping that RIM's acquisition of the blackpad.com domain name was nothing more than a joke (or a preventative measure, at worse), but it sure sounds as if that'll be the name the folks in Waterloo go with come this winter. According to unnamed sources who have unloaded new information to Bloomberg, RIM's first tablet will actually be "introduced in November," though there's no clear indication as to when it'll ship. Said sources have also stated that the device will sport a 9.7-inch display, inbuilt WiFi and Bluetooth, and a downright comical Blackpad label. We get the BlackBerry link and all, but really? Here's hoping for a last minute change of heart.
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Permalink |Bloomberg | Email this | Comments...RCA BRC3108 portable Blu-ray ships to Target, seriously undercuts Panny's DMP-B15
Remember Panasonic's DMP-B15? You know, that "world's first portable Blu-ray player" that was introduced at CES and just started shipping last month? With an $800 price tag, there's a good chance you never even let the thing enter your stream of consciousness, but we can only wish you the best of luck as you try to ignore this one. RCA has quietly started to ship its BRC3108 10-inch portable Blu-ray player, which is equipped with a rechargeable battery, integrated stereo speakers, a headphone jack, 1080p HDMI output and bundled car / AC adapters alongside a carrying bag with headrest attachment for in-car use. The mini player lists for $349.99 on Amazon, and it's already starting to appear in select Target locations. You'll notice that Amazon still shows the device as being available for pre-order, and even the Target model didn't have a shelf tag yet. That said, we're sure someone in the back can pull some strings if you wave your credit card around long enough.
Update: Looks like it's listed at $299.99 at Target -- image is after the break. Thanks, Thomas!
[Thanks, Scott]
Update: Looks like it's listed at $299.99 at Target -- image is after the break. Thanks, Thomas!
[Thanks, Scott]
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Buying an iPhone 4 from a Canadian carrier? It's locked
We've been tipped this morning (and have now been able to confirm, thanks to our own Myriam Joire braving the lines) that if you buy an iPhone 4 in a Canadian carrier's store today, you leave with it locked to that carrier -- despite Apple's trumpeting that you can buy it SIM-free. It appears as though the activation process might be responsible for causing the carrier lock -- either that, or the carriers' subsidized models are shipped locked, unlike the full-price devices you can buy directly from Apple. Either way, it's a bummer, and it's certainly something to take into consideration before you buy.
[Thanks, Chris]
Update: We've now confirmed that the lock is happening at the time the phone is activated -- in other words, it begins life carrier-agnostic. Pretty wild stuff.
Update 2: Tipster Mika G. tells us that unlocked phones purchased directly from Apple do not lock upon carrier activation, which jibes with Apple's wording that "you can change carriers at any time." Carrier-purchased phones, however, definitely do lock.
[Thanks, Chris]
Update: We've now confirmed that the lock is happening at the time the phone is activated -- in other words, it begins life carrier-agnostic. Pretty wild stuff.
Update 2: Tipster Mika G. tells us that unlocked phones purchased directly from Apple do not lock upon carrier activation, which jibes with Apple's wording that "you can change carriers at any time." Carrier-purchased phones, however, definitely do lock.
Buying an iPhone 4 from a Canadian carrier? It's locked originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments...EVO 4G's Froyo features detailed in pictures, car dock coming in September?
We're not far from seeing this big update in the flesh, but in the meanwhile, EVO 4G owners (and fans) might be interested to take a closer look at the features they'll be getting once it arrives. HTC appears to have put surprising effort into rendering a lifelike torch for its Flashlight app, while app sharing (seen after the break) is a neat addition -- and don't worry, devs, it only works on items that aren't copy protected. We're also being told that the update has car dock-specific functionality, which will match up with a dock release somewhere around the second week of September. Has everyone decided what dark things they plan on illuminating with their EVO's LED once this thing goes live?
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Samsung's 4-inch Windows Phone 7 handset gets named: Cetus (SGH-i917)
You'd probably assume that Samsung would have a difficult time overshadowing the Galaxy S right now, but all it really takes is a salacious Bluetooth SIG entry that leaves only the most important parts to the imagination. We've known for some time now that Sammy would be one of Microsoft's closest Windows Phone 7 launch partners, and we've even taken the time to toy with a prototype earlier in the year. But a new Bluetooth certification is now all-but-confirming a name: Cetus. The SGH-i917 is apt to be North America's first WP7 device from Samsung, a 4-inch smartphone with an 800 x 480 AMOLED display, 5 megapixel camera, a VGA front-facing camera, an FM radio tuner, inbuilt GPS, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, USB 2.0 and of course, Bluetooth. As for pricing, availability and form factor? "Not yet."OLED Display | Bluetooth SIG | Email this | Comments...
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PermalinkOLED Display | Bluetooth SIG | Email this | Comments...Impossible Project's color Polaroid film finally going on sale, shipping August 2nd
Remember back in March when the Impossible Project rolled out its Sepia Polaroid PX100 film for the SX-70 and PX-600 cameras? Well, we heard then that color film was in the pipeline and that it would hit this summer. Well, here we are, and you can definitely order the film as of quite recently, and it looks like its got a ship date of August 2nd. Now, you probably won't be surprised to hear that the film isn't cheap -- $44 for a Starter Pack of 3 packs of 8 shots each -- but if you're into the instant photo game, you'll want to scoop it up, because we have a feeling the film might be a hot item in the coming days.Impossible Project | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |Impossible Project | Email this | Comments...DMC's 5-inch Copia color e-reader landing this fall for $99, others to follow
It's fairly safe to say that DMC Worldwide's Copia e-reader family won't exactly make that estimated Spring 2010 ship date, but a new report over at The Wall Street Journal is cluing us in on a bit of a revised outlook. As of now, the first Copia suite of e-readers will "hit stores this fall in time for the holiday season," a suite that'll presumably include the 5-inch color (LCD) Wave 5 for $99, a 7-inch Wave 7 for $129, a 10-inch Ocean Color for $299 and a pair of E Ink-based options for $49 (Tidal) / $159 (Tidal WiFi). It doesn't seem as if the two Waves will include any sort of wireless connectivity, and given the LCD display, we're sure that battery life will be nowhere near as good as the marginally-more-expensive Kindle. That said, the user interface does look rather striking from afar, and if these manage to slip a bit further in price before that magical day in December, you could very well see a rush to stuff stockings with a member of this here family. Give those links below a poke if you're on the prowl for more detailed specifications.UberGizmo | Wall Street Journal, Copia | Email this | Comments...
It's fairly safe to say that DMC Worldwide's Copia e-reader family won't exactly make that estimated Spring 2010 ship date, but a new report over at The Wall Street Journal is cluing us in on a bit of a revised outlook. As of now, the first Copia suite of e-readers will "hit stores this fall in time for the holiday season," a suite that'll presumably include the 5-inch color (LCD) Wave 5 for $99, a 7-inch Wave 7 for $129, a 10-inch Ocean Color for $299 and a pair of E Ink-based options for $49 (Tidal) / $159 (Tidal WiFi). It doesn't seem as if the two Waves will include any sort of wireless connectivity, and given the LCD display, we're sure that battery life will be nowhere near as good as the marginally-more-expensive Kindle. That said, the user interface does look rather striking from afar, and if these manage to slip a bit further in price before that magical day in December, you could very well see a rush to stuff stockings with a member of this here family. Give those links below a poke if you're on the prowl for more detailed specifications.DMC's 5-inch Copia color e-reader landing this fall for $99, others to follow originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkUberGizmo | Wall Street Journal, Copia | Email this | Comments...Validas study finds Verizon smartphones consuming more data than iPhones
You know how we've good reason to believe that Verizon Wireless is at least mulling the switch to capped / tiered data plans? Yeah. An independent Validas research report has found that, between January and May of this year (pre-AT&T caps), Verizon's stable of smartphones collectively averaged more data consumption per month that Apple's iPhone. Of course, this quite literally compares an Apple to every smartphone on Verizon save for BlackBerries, but given how much squalling we've heard from Ma Bell about this rampant iPhone data usage, we're pleased to see a few facts that spin things the other way. The company's full report is due out in September, but investigation of over 20,000 wireless bills found that VZW smartphones "are consuming more wireless data than AT&T iPhones by a ratio of roughly 1.25:1," with the average Verizon user eating up 421MB per month and the average iPhone user consuming 338MB per month. It also points out that "nearly twice as many Verizon Wireless smartphone users are consuming 500MB to 1GB per month compared to AT&T iPhone users." You learn something new everyday, right?Validas | Email this | Comments...
You know how we've good reason to believe that Verizon Wireless is at least mulling the switch to capped / tiered data plans? Yeah. An independent Validas research report has found that, between January and May of this year (pre-AT&T caps), Verizon's stable of smartphones collectively averaged more data consumption per month that Apple's iPhone. Of course, this quite literally compares an Apple to every smartphone on Verizon save for BlackBerries, but given how much squalling we've heard from Ma Bell about this rampant iPhone data usage, we're pleased to see a few facts that spin things the other way. The company's full report is due out in September, but investigation of over 20,000 wireless bills found that VZW smartphones "are consuming more wireless data than AT&T iPhones by a ratio of roughly 1.25:1," with the average Verizon user eating up 421MB per month and the average iPhone user consuming 338MB per month. It also points out that "nearly twice as many Verizon Wireless smartphone users are consuming 500MB to 1GB per month compared to AT&T iPhone users." You learn something new everyday, right?Continue reading Validas study finds Verizon smartphones consuming more data than iPhones
Validas study finds Verizon smartphones consuming more data than iPhones originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 09:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Validas | Email this | Comments...Keepin' it real fake: TESO LPAD runs 'MeGoo' or 'Andriod' on Moorestown
Chinese company TESO has an unrequited love for all things Apple. Not that it cares, we're sure it's doing just fine on the grey market with its KIRFy Cupertino crafts. But maybe it's time for this Shenzhen cloner to go mainstream with what's purported to be a 9.7-inch tablet running "MeGoo" (a MeeGo typo, certainly) or "Andriod2.2" (that'd be Froyo) OSes on a 14-mm thick LPAD powered by Intel's newest 1.9GHz Z600-series Moorestown processor. Of course, it's a hell of a lot easier to list specs on paper than it is to ship highly spec'd product. And given TESO's inability to correctly copy the names of its choosen operating systems onto a sheet of paper, what hope is there of it cloning the user experience of a class-leading tablet?
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Permalink | | Email this | Comments...70-gigapixel panorama of Budapest becomes world's largest digital photograph
It's just been a few months since a 45-gigapixel panorama of Dubai claimed the title of world's largest digital photograph, but it's now already been well and truly ousted -- the new king in town is this 70-gigapixel, 360-degree panorama of Budapest. As with other multi-gigapixel images, this one was no easy feat, and involved two 25-megapixel Sony A900 cameras fitted with 400mm Minolta lenses and 1.4X teleconverters, a robotic camera mount from 360world that got the shooting done over the course of two days, and two solid days of post-processing that resulted in a single 200GB file -- not to mention a 15-meter-long printed copy of the photograph for good measure. Of course, what's most impressive is the photo itself. Hit up the source link below and start zooming in.Gadling | 70 Billion Pixels Budapest | Email this | Comments...
70-gigapixel panorama of Budapest becomes world's largest digital photograph originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkGadling | 70 Billion Pixels Budapest | Email this | Comments...Samsung confirms Galaxy S will get Froyo in September
Wondering when the Galaxy S will be getting its own cup full of Froyo, the 2.2 build that every Google handset is screaming for? Samsung promised that an update would be coming not long after release, and now courtesy of the company's official UK Twitter feed we know it's due in September. At least, Samsung is saying it's coming in September. That company has shattered our little hearts before with its broken promises, and we'd sure hate to see it happen again.Samsung UK (Twitter) | Email this | Comments...
Samsung confirms Galaxy S will get Froyo in September originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Samsung UK (Twitter) | Email this | Comments...Official: HTC rolling out Android 2.2, 720p video, iTunes sync to unlocked Euro Desires this weekend
We've just heard directly from HTC regarding that hotly anticipated upgrade to Android 2.2: it's happening this weekend for lucky Euroland owners of the Desire. Provided your Sense-laden 3.7-incher is not carrier-locked, you should be receiving your serving of Froyo by the end of the week, together with a new 720p video mode and iTunes sync for your music. HTC is also throwing in its App Share widget that it first introduced with the Wildfire, along with its smart Caller ID feature. Very nice, though it's quite a shame that operator-specific versions of the update are still stuck in testing and are expected "in several weeks' time." Ah well, guess that'll teach us to buy our gear unlocked.
Official: HTC rolling out Android 2.2, 720p video, iTunes sync to unlocked Euro Desires this weekend originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Acroban: the childlike robot you want to punch (video)
We see a lot of robots around here. But few can evoke emotion without resorting to a doe-eyed visage or plush, Dough-Boy bodice. That's what makes Acroban so interesting. Dispensing with the cheap parlor tricks, Acroban still comes across as child-like, playful, seemingly dependent upon your care and guidance. Cute, even though it's a quivering mass of aluminum, wire, and servos with a questionable taste in headwear. Doesn't mean you won't punch it in the pie hole now and again just to show it who's boss -- it is a murderous robot after all. See what we mean after the break.Infria Flowers | Email this | Comments...
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Acroban: the childlike robot you want to punch (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |Infria Flowers | Email this | Comments...ATI overtakes NVIDIA in discrete GPU shipments
You'd think with ATI having the performance, value and power efficiency lead for so long -- at least since the Radeon HD 4000 series -- NVIDIA would be in all kinds of trouble, but it's only now that AMD's graphics division has finally taken the lead in quarterly shipments. This is according to Mercury Research, whose analysts place the split at 51 to 49 percent in favor of ATI -- still a tightly contested thing, but it compares very favorably to the Red Team's 41% share in the same quarter last year. This data is concerned with discrete GPU shipments only (laptops included), whereas on the integrated front Intel continues to reign supreme with 54 percent of the market shipping its cheap and cheerful IGP units. ATI has made forward strides there as well, however, with 24.5% ranking ahead of NVIDIA's 19.8%. If Apple shifting its iMac and Mac Pro lines away from the Green livery wasn't enough, perhaps these numbers will finally start ringing some alarm bells over at NV HQ.
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ATI overtakes NVIDIA in discrete GPU shipments originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkFudzilla | CNET | Email this | Comments...Sony refuses to get caught up in a price war with Kindle, intends to compete on quality
Boy, Sony sure loves to drag its heels when it comes to obvious industry trends. First netbooks were "a race to the bottom," now the company's saying it "won't sacrifice the quality and design" of its e-readers in order to lay claim to being the cheapest. This comes as a reaction to the Kindle's aggressive new $139 entry price point and continues Sony's reluctance to fiddle with what it sees as a successful formula. We're not going to second-guess the reasoning (too much), but it's not like there's that much room to differentiate yourself when you're using the same E Ink tech as the competition, is there? Guess if all else fails, Sony can always innovate the hell out of those leatherette cases and bundle them with the Reader.Forbes | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |Forbes | Email this | Comments...Clevo W860CU 3D and ASUS G51JX-3D bring three-dee to US laptopers
NVIDIA teased us with the introduction of the 3D-ready G51JX back at Computex (you may remember it as one of the founding "3D PCs"), and now AVADirect is bringing that very machine to US soil. Said rig boasts a 15.6-inch display, Core i7-720QM processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory and a 1GB GeForce GTS 360M GPU. Better still, Clevo's W860CU offers an identically sized display, NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 285M (1GB), Core i5 or i7 CPU options and 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Both units ship with all the necessary 3D Vision components to get your 3D kick on right from the box, with the ASUS going for around $1,600 and the Clevo for $1,800. Humility is free with purchase, we're told.Hot Hardware | | Email this | Comments...
NVIDIA teased us with the introduction of the 3D-ready G51JX back at Computex (you may remember it as one of the founding "3D PCs"), and now AVADirect is bringing that very machine to US soil. Said rig boasts a 15.6-inch display, Core i7-720QM processor, 6GB of DDR3 memory and a 1GB GeForce GTS 360M GPU. Better still, Clevo's W860CU offers an identically sized display, NVIDIA's GeForce GTX 285M (1GB), Core i5 or i7 CPU options and 8GB of DDR3 RAM. Both units ship with all the necessary 3D Vision components to get your 3D kick on right from the box, with the ASUS going for around $1,600 and the Clevo for $1,800. Humility is free with purchase, we're told.Continue reading Clevo W860CU 3D and ASUS G51JX-3D bring three-dee to US laptopers
Clevo W860CU 3D and ASUS G51JX-3D bring three-dee to US laptopers originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 03:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
PermalinkHot Hardware | | Email this | Comments...Droid 2 cases arrive at Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow?
At this point, we're starting to think that Motorola is intentionally (and cruelly) teasing us with its Droid successor. Today we can add to the parade of leaks preceding the Droid 2's debut in the form of the above hard case, which has just landed in Best Buy's storerooms. Before you go off on some conspiracy theory comparing this to the iPhone's Bumper and questioning whether this Droid might need a jacket, you should be aware that Rocketfish does similar paraphernalia for the Droid Incredible, marking this out as an entirely unremarkable run-of-the-mill accessory. Which might be the best news of all, we figure -- if the unexciting peripherals are already being shipped, the handset itself shouldn't be too far behind.
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Droid 2 cases arrive at Best Buy, Droid 2s soon to follow? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Samsung SCH-R900 approved by FCC: first US LTE phone is go
We first caught wind of the SCH-R900 after MetroPCS announced that it would be first to carry the Samsung handset when its fledgling LTE network lights up in select markets sometime after the summer. Now the FCC has been kind enough to bless a preproduction R900 with its approval. Not much is known about the dual-mode CDMA / LTE device other than what we can glean off the broad-shouldered image above and certifications for Bluetooth, 802.11b/g WiFi, dual-band 1700 / 1900 LTE and EvDO data. The future: it's what's for breakfast.Phonescoop | FCC | Email this | Comments...
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PermalinkPhonescoop | FCC | Email this | Comments...Ask Engadget: best robot platform for under $400?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget question is coming to us from Ryan, who reckons it's about time he stopped playing with Lego blocks and began playing with a real man's robot platform. Just kidding about the Lego bit. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
Come on over, robot lovers. Toss those gloves and goggles aside for a moment and throw this guy some advice. What platform keeps you up in the garage at night?"I am an aspiring roboticist who has been using Lego Mindstorms NXT for a few years and I am looking for the next step up. I have a budget of about $400. I am looking for something that has more motors, more sensors, and a way to have it live feed video back to a computer. I would also like a platform that has a large amount of building that can be done on top of it, such as adding an arm or another array of sensors, or a different drive base. I'm new to the world of robotics outside of the NXT, so any tips would be appreciated as well. Thanks!"
Ask Engadget: best robot platform for under $400? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 23:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink | | Email this | Comments...Redbox rolling out $1.50 Blu-ray rentals at 13,000-plus kiosks, nationwide by fall
It's really no surprise that Redbox is going nationwide with its $1.50 Blu-ray rentals, at every step along the way of its Hollwood dealmaking, the company has pointed out its aim towards procuring a supply of high definition movies, and now the day is finally here. The high definition disc packing kiosks currently number 13,300, and the plan is to have Blu-ray in all 26,000 locations by the fall. While we spotted plenty of Blu-ray enabled locations with a San Francisco zip code, other areas in the Midwest and East Coast weren't so lucky. The site points out a few of the movies on offer, including Green Zone, Book of Eli and Bounty Hunter, but there's no way to check which movies are in stock at each box. Of course, at this price, we might be willing to take our chances until Redbox gets things straightened out, or starts offering an online competitor to Netflix.Redbox Blu-ray Availability Search | Email this | Comments...
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Permalink |Redbox Blu-ray Availability Search | Email this | Comments...LG VL600 LTE / CDMA modem for Verizon in the wild?
You might remember that an LTE modem for Verizon passed FCC muster not long ago -- now, it seems we're getting our first glimpse of it. As is usually the case with these early devices on next-gen networks, this USB stick doesn't look quite as svelte as we'd probably like it to be, but we have little doubt that they'll get progressively thinner and sexier over the course of a year or three. And hey, in the meantime, far be it from us to steer clear of faster download speeds just because the modem's a little chubby, you know?BGR | Email this | Comments...
LG VL600 LTE / CDMA modem for Verizon in the wild? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Permalink |BGR | Email this | Comments...NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won't stop anytime soon
It's one thing to expect in-flight WiFi on a commercial flight serving two or three hundred addicted peons, but how on Earth has it taken until now for NetJets to hop onboard this bandwagon? For those unaware, NetJets hosts the world's largest fractional fleet of business-oriented aircraft, and those that lay claim to portions of its herd are amongst the most wealthy this world has to offer. Currently, the outfit has just over 800 planes, and starting next month over 250 of them (in the midsize and large-cabin categories) will be equipped with Aircell's high speed internet service. In time, NetJets is planning to have "all future fleet aircraft, including light cabin models, delivered from the factory with high speed internet," and we're guessing that the jetsetters who drop the Benjamins to have their own plane are as anxious as ever for the future to be now. After all, who wouldn't want to tweet images of filet mignon from 35,000 feet?
It's one thing to expect in-flight WiFi on a commercial flight serving two or three hundred addicted peons, but how on Earth has it taken until now for NetJets to hop onboard this bandwagon? For those unaware, NetJets hosts the world's largest fractional fleet of business-oriented aircraft, and those that lay claim to portions of its herd are amongst the most wealthy this world has to offer. Currently, the outfit has just over 800 planes, and starting next month over 250 of them (in the midsize and large-cabin categories) will be equipped with Aircell's high speed internet service. In time, NetJets is planning to have "all future fleet aircraft, including light cabin models, delivered from the factory with high speed internet," and we're guessing that the jetsetters who drop the Benjamins to have their own plane are as anxious as ever for the future to be now. After all, who wouldn't want to tweet images of filet mignon from 35,000 feet?Continue reading NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won't stop anytime soon
NetJets begins Aircell in-flight WiFi installations, won't stop anytime soon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 29 Jul 2010 20:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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