Engadget http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[RIM builds BlackBerry server center in Mumbai, right where Indian government wants it]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/rim-builds-blackberry-server-center-in-mumbai/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/rim-builds-blackberry-server-center-in-mumbai/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/rim-builds-blackberry-server-center-in-mumbai/#comments RIM puts BlackBerry servers in MumbaiThis is the epilogue to a story that started as far back as 2008, when the Indian government first demanded access to encrypted BBM traffic. In 2010, RIM made "certain proposals" that satisfied politicos and averted a ban, and now it's gone one step further -- placing 5,000 BES Enterprise servers directly beneath officials' noses in Mumbai. It's not yet clear if messages will be subject to any more scrutiny than they were before, but N4BB reports that a "team of officers" has already inspected the installation and that "permission for direct monitoring" is "expected to be issued." Looks like those snoops will soon be working double shifts.

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[Thanks, Rahul]

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Windows 8 to bring better language support, finally including English originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceMicrosoft  | Email this | Comments]]>cherokeecontrol panelControlPaneldavid mitchellDavidMitchellenglishgaeliclanguagelanguage supportlanguagesLanguageSupportmicrosoftminipostmultilingualscottishunited kingdomUnitedKingdomwin8windows 8Windows8Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:21:00 EDT<![CDATA[AMD Piledriver cores will clock over 4GHz, employ 'resonant clock mesh']]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/amd-piledriver-cores-will-employ-resonant-clock-mesh/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/amd-piledriver-cores-will-employ-resonant-clock-mesh/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/22/amd-piledriver-cores-will-employ-resonant-clock-mesh/#comments AMD's Trinity APU can do some remarkable things, but we still don't know exactly what magic ingredients make its Piledriver cores superior to the tepidly received Bulldozer. Now though, a firm called Cyclos claims it's supplying 'resonant clock mesh' power-saving technology for use in the new module. In speaking to the media, it's revealed that this will help to enable a "4+ GHz" factory clock speed, which sounds high if it definitely refers to an integrated chip with low-power credentials. As for the resonant clock mesh itself, it's a bit like KERS for processors: it recycles clock power instead of letting it dissipate and thereby enables higher clock speeds in "next generation SoCs that also require ultra-low power consumption." We also know that the technology is financially backed by ARM and Siemens and has seen precious little implementation prior to AMD -- which is fine, so long as all that resonance doesn't make our rig hum even louder.

AMD Piledriver cores will clock over 4GHz, employ 'resonant clock mesh' originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Feb 2012 07:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LightBeam pico projector turns any surface into a display, any object into a remote (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 09:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Qualcomm Krait S4 SoC fully benchmarked, diagnosed as 'insane' originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 07:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceAnandTech  | Email this | Comments]]>2012adanandtechAndrew BynumAndrewBynumbenchmarkbenchmarkskraitmobile world congressmobilepostcrossMobileWorldCongressMSM8960mwcmwc 2012Mwc2012qualcommqualcomm snapdragon s4QualcommSnapdragonS4reference handsetReferenceHandsets4snapdragonTue, 21 Feb 2012 07:51:00 EDT<![CDATA[BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 now ready for download]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/blackberry-playbook-os-2-0-now-ready-for-download/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/blackberry-playbook-os-2-0-now-ready-for-download/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/blackberry-playbook-os-2-0-now-ready-for-download/#comments After touring the exhibition circuit for what seems like an eternity, PlayBook OS 2.0 is finally ready to settle down and make itself available for download. Check for updates via Settings on your tablet and you should see it sitting there, wearing last season's fashions but nevertheless looking every inch the major OTA update that it is. Expect improvements like native email, calendar and contacts, integration with Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, some newfangled Bridge functions, and access to the first crop of Android apps in BB App World. You'll find more details in the PR after the break and how-to demos at the More Coverage link. Enjoy!

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BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 now ready for download originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 05:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink CrackBerry  |   | Email this | Comments]]>blackberry bridgeblackberry playbookBlackberryBridgeBlackberryPlaybookOTAota updateOtaUpdateplaybookplaybook osplaybook os 2.0PlaybookOsPlaybookOs2.0qnxResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMupdateTue, 21 Feb 2012 05:33:00 EDT<![CDATA[Google looks to plant a field of satellite dishes in Iowa]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/google-looks-to-plant-a-field-of-satellite-dishes-in-iowa/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/google-looks-to-plant-a-field-of-satellite-dishes-in-iowa/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/21/google-looks-to-plant-a-field-of-satellite-dishes-in-iowa/#commentsGoogle seeks to build antenna farm in IowaIowa. Fertile home to 14 million acres of corn, nine million acres of soybeans, and -- if the FCC looks favorably on a recent application from Farmer Google -- a blooming array of 15-foot satellite dishes too. The request for a "receive only earth station" comes from Google Fiber, and the bands it hopes to receive are typical satellite TV frequencies, hinting that the purpose of the station will be to receive audio and video content that will then be piped through a high-speed fiber data service. First stop, Kansas City!

Google looks to plant a field of satellite dishes in Iowa originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 21 Feb 2012 03:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceDataCenterKnowledge  | Email this | Comments]]>antennaantenna farmAntennaFarmdishfccfiber networkFiberNetworkgooglegoogle fiberGoogleFiberiowasatellitesatellite dishsatellite tvSatelliteDishSatelliteTvTue, 21 Feb 2012 03:42:00 EDT<![CDATA[Android apps on the PlayBook can keep their built-in ads, won't support RIM ads]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/android-apps-on-the-playbook-can-keep-their-built-in-ads/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/android-apps-on-the-playbook-can-keep-their-built-in-ads/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/android-apps-on-the-playbook-can-keep-their-built-in-ads/#comments Let's face it: a free PlayBook is nice, but it's not enough. If Android developers are to be persuaded to give up soccer practice and hot dates to stay home and re-package their apps for PlayBook OS 2.0, then they're going to need some advertising income too. Which is why a report over the weekend, claiming that ported apps would not support mobile ads, caused no end of fuss. Fortunately, it was the result of some kind of miscommunication and RIM quickly clarified that the updated PlayBook OS would support the ad services that come built into Android apps, but wouldn't support RIM's own BlackBerry ad services in that context. So what's it to be, the shin guards, the cologne, or the keyboard?

Android apps on the PlayBook can keep their built-in ads, won't support RIM ads originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceGigaOM  | Email this | Comments]]>adsadvertisementsadvertisingadvertsandroidandroid appsAndroidAppsapp playerAppPlayerblackberryblackberry playbookBlackberryPlaybookgooglemobile advertisingMobileAdvertisingplaybookplaybook os 2.0PlaybookOs2.0Research In MotionResearchInMotionRIMMon, 20 Feb 2012 11:34:00 EDT<![CDATA[Intel puts CPU and WiFi radio together on same chip, with proper shielding of course]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/intel-puts-cpu-and-wifi-radio-on-same-chip/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/intel-puts-cpu-and-wifi-radio-on-same-chip/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/20/intel-puts-cpu-and-wifi-radio-on-same-chip/#comments It's little notches like these that could eventually carve out a big Intel-shaped niche in the mobile universe. What you're looking at is a prototype chip codenamed 'Rosepoint' that somehow crams a digital WiFi radio and a dual-core Atom CPU onto the same piece of silicon. Interference would normally make such proximity impossible, but Rosepoint incorporates new anti-radiation and noise-cancelling shielding to prevent the components from corrupting each other. The aim isn't just to shrink everything, but also to deliver "state of the art power efficiency" by removing unnecessary circuitry. Intel even claims it can fit the RF antenna onto a chip too, but it doesn't want to show that off just yet. Too many prying eyes.

Intel puts CPU and WiFi radio together on same chip, with proper shielding of course originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 11:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • A European Editor: Full-time, based in or near any major European city, able to work from home but also able to travel to European events and meetings, if required. English must be your first language, as that's what you'll be writing for us in. To clarify, this is an Engadget US position, but based in Europe. This is not a position for Engadget German or any of our sister sites.
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Want to write for Engadget? We're hiring in Europe! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG's Optimus LTE gets NFC variant, wants to be known as Optimus LTE Tag originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 04:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Now with product shots: the PF200 above, and the N910 after the break. Thanks, Xiong Jiao!

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ZTE announces two LTE Android smartphones: high-spec PF200 and low-spec N910 (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MinION USB stick decodes DNA in a matter of seconds originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 20 Feb 2012 00:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink New Scientist  |  sourceNanoPore Technologies  | Email this | Comments]]>dnadna sequencingDnaSequencingdouble helixDoubleHelixgenetic sequencinggenetic testinggeneticsGeneticSequencingGeneticTestinggenomegenome sequencingGenomeSequencingheroeshiro nakamuraHiroNakamuraminionnanoporesciencesequencingMon, 20 Feb 2012 00:52:00 EDT<![CDATA[Ford sends out OpenXC beta, vehicle-aware apps should be just around the corner]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/ford-sends-out-openxc-beta/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/ford-sends-out-openxc-beta/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/18/ford-sends-out-openxc-beta/#comments Fords sends out OpenXC betaIt's six months since Ford partnered with Bug Labs to build OpenXC and now the system is ready for third-party developers to get involved. Rather than following Renault and others down the Android route, OpenXC is a dedicated platform designed to bring together third-party apps and hardware. It comes with an Arduino-based interface module that hooks up to the car's own systems, allowing the software to work with sensors, audio interfaces, safety devices and whatever other add-ons an owner might want to rig up. One app, developed by India's HCL Technologies, is already complete: it sends location updates to selected contacts to warn them if a driver is running late for a meeting. (Finally, Arduino gets to do something useful.)

Ford sends out OpenXC beta, vehicle-aware apps should be just around the corner originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 02:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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CM9 for TouchPad gains access to nightly builds originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Liliputing  |  sourceRootzWiki  | Email this | Comments]]>alphaandroidandroid 4.0Android4.0cm9custom ROMCustomRomcyanogenmodeyeballergooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhphp touchpadHpTouchpadice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsics romIcsRomminipostnightliesnightlyromteamwintouchpadupdatesFri, 17 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EDT<![CDATA[Lego Minecraft available for pre-order, one block short of $35 (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/lego-minecraft-available-for-pre-order/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/lego-minecraft-available-for-pre-order/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/lego-minecraft-available-for-pre-order/#comments Dwarves of Minecraft, here's your chance to recreate your beloved virtual pits and earth-scars beneath the skies (or ceilings) of the real world. The long-awaited, fan-driven Lego Minecraft set can now be pre-ordered via the source link below for the fathomless sum of $34.99. Yes, you're contributing to a blatant monetization scheme (as illustrated in the frenzied comedy after the break), and yes, your imagination will be limited to 480 pieces in muted colors, but that's how things are when you leave the matrix.

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Permalink Cnet  |  sourceJinx  | Email this | Comments]]>legolego minecraftLegoMinecraftminecraftminecraft legoMinecraftLegomonetizationvideoFri, 17 Feb 2012 13:04:00 EDT<![CDATA[More HTC Endeavor whispers: SLCD display, thin chassis, 32GB and no microSD]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/more-htc-endeavor-whispers/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/more-htc-endeavor-whispers/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/17/more-htc-endeavor-whispers/#comments Months of rumors about the HTC Endeavor (aka the One X, Edge, Ville) have layered up to provide a pretty complete (if not totally reliable) picture of the forthcoming Tegra 3-powered Android handset. There's room for a few more brush-strokes, however, and one of MoDaCo's tipsters is happy to paint them. We're told the new handset will have a Super LCD display, despite earlier rumors of HTC flirting with AMOLED (again). This could be no bad thing, judging from the stunning 1280 x 720 panel on the Rezound, but the Endeavor is expected to have a larger 4.7-inch screen and hence a slightly lower pixel density. The thinness of the Endeavor's chassis will reportedly be a major selling point, as will be the 32GB of onboard memory that will come as standard. However, this storage won't be expandable -- the tipster says there's no microSD on the back, just a microSIM slot and an 1800mAh battery that may or may not be removable. Again, the provenance of these reports is unknown, but MoDaCo's reports have so far tallied closely with what we saw in a leaked Endeavor ROM. Assuming it's all accurate, will it be enough to give HTC the differentiating leg-up it so badly needs? We're not sure, but we do know that more Beats Audio or a music streaming service won't cut it.

More HTC Endeavor whispers: SLCD display, thin chassis, 32GB and no microSD originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Android Community  |  sourceMoDaCo  | Email this | Comments]]>edgeendeavorgossiphandsethtchtc edgehtc endeavorhtc one xhtc villeHtcEdgeHtcEndeavorHtcOneXHtcVilleleakmobilemobilepostminimodacoone xOneXphonerumorSLCDvilleFri, 17 Feb 2012 08:36:00 EDT<![CDATA[GENIE rocket system does smooth VTOL, lateral flight, cheap trips to Mars (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/genie-rocket-system-does-smooth-vtol-and-lateral-flight/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/genie-rocket-system-does-smooth-vtol-and-lateral-flight/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/genie-rocket-system-does-smooth-vtol-and-lateral-flight/#comments NASA can't just park up in the middle of space and rely on Robotnaut 2 for its entertainment. Actually, it probably can, but at some point the urge to explore new worlds will become too strong to resist. That's when it'll need a suborbital rocket guidance system like the GENIE ("Guidance Embedded Navigator Integration Environment"), which transforms a flood of sensory data into reliable and autonomous maneuvers. Fortunately, the system's economics make a whole lot more sense than its name, which is why NASA is depending on technology like this to control the next generation of affordable and reusable space craft. The test flight shown after the break can only boost GENIE's chances: it took a Xombie rocket up to 160 feet and then made it fly laterally for another 160 feet before landing with a degree of swagger that makes the previous flight in 2010 look plain rickety.

Continue reading GENIE rocket system does smooth VTOL, lateral flight, cheap trips to Mars (video)

GENIE rocket system does smooth VTOL, lateral flight, cheap trips to Mars (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Wired  |  sourceDraperlaboratory (YouTube)  | Email this | Comments]]>desertflightGENIEguidance systemGuidanceSystemlanderlateral flightLateralFlightmojavemojave desertMojaveDesertNASArocketrocket guidance systemRocketGuidanceSystemrocketsspacespace explorationSpaceExplorationsuborbitalvertical takeoff and landingVerticalTakeoffAndLandingvideovtolxombieThu, 16 Feb 2012 14:41:00 EDT<![CDATA[Intel releases Core i7-3820 CPU, proves Sandy Bridge E isn't entirely elitist]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/intel-releases-core-i7-3820-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/intel-releases-core-i7-3820-cpu/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/intel-releases-core-i7-3820-cpu/#commentsThe cost of entry to the LGA-2011 party just tumbled by around $250 thanks to Chipzilla's Core i7-3820 processor. It's a proper Sandy Bridge E processor with PCIe 3.0 support and more PCIe lanes, more memory bandwidth and room for more RAM compared to older platforms, but of course it's also lower specced than the pricey 3960X and 3930K. It 'only' has four cores (and eight threads), 10MB of L3 cache and it isn't fully unlocked -- as denoted by the lack of a K or an X in its title. Priced at around $300, it looks like a steal when stacked up against an LGA-1155 cousin like the $332 Core i7-2700K, which has the same 3.9GHz base clock speed, 8MB of L3 cache and none of the added benefits of Sandy Bridge E. However, once you factor in the cost of an X79 motherboard and perhaps also a new cooling solution, Intel's pricing starts to make more sense. AnandTech reviewed and benchmarked this chip a while back and reached a glowing conclusion -- check it out at the More Coverage link below.

Intel releases Core i7-3820 CPU, proves Sandy Bridge E isn't entirely elitist originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceThe Inquirer  | Email this | Comments]]>chipcore i7-3820CoreI7-3820cpui7-3820intelintel core i7-3820IntelCoreI7-3820LGA-2011processorsandy bridge eSandyBridgeEx79Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:12:00 EDT<![CDATA[Fujitsu roadmap hints at Windows 8 arrival in Q4, reveals Ultrabooks and slates too]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/fujitsu-roadmap-hints-at-windows-8-arrival-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/fujitsu-roadmap-hints-at-windows-8-arrival-in-q4/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/fujitsu-roadmap-hints-at-windows-8-arrival-in-q4/#comments This slide was reportedly displayed at a press conference yesterday, but perhaps it gives away a little bit more than Fujitsu -- or at least Microsoft -- would have intended. The box on the far right appears to show a tablet with a Metro-style UI and it clearly says "Win8 Launch" and "Q4 2012," even though there is still no official launch schedule for the operating system. Of course, the slide might specifically be referring to the introduction of a Fujitsu tablet running Windows 8, in which case the OS itself may be planned to launch earlier -- and indeed previous leaks and rumors have suggested the new Windows will be a summertime baby.

In other news, the slide also notably shows two Ultrabooks planned for May, perhaps taking the little and large approach we've seen from Samsung, as well as a hybrid slate and possible Transformer Prime rival, due in September. Will it be enough to reverse the manufacturer's fortunes?

Fujitsu roadmap hints at Windows 8 arrival in Q4, reveals Ultrabooks and slates too originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceNetbookItalia  | Email this | Comments]]>fujitsuhybrid slatehybrid tabletHybridSlateHybridTabletlaptopleakmetrometro-stylemicrosoftpress conferencePressConferenceroadmapslateslidetabletultrabookwin8windows 8Windows8Thu, 16 Feb 2012 06:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Aquos SH-06D and Medias Tab N-06D are waterproof, Nottv-ready and official in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/aquos-sh-06d-and-medias-tab-n-06d-are-waterproof-nottv-ready-an/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/aquos-sh-06d-and-medias-tab-n-06d-are-waterproof-nottv-ready-an/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/16/aquos-sh-06d-and-medias-tab-n-06d-are-waterproof-nottv-ready-an/#comments NTT DoCoMo has launched two waterproof Android devices in the glare of the rising sun, and interestingly both are compatible with Japan's new "V-High" broadcasting service -- which means they'll receive the much-hyped multimedia Nottv channel once it starts transmitting on April 1st, as well as the usual one-seg transmissions. We already peeped the Sharp Aquos SH-06D in an FCC filing, but now we know a couple more tidbits: namely that there's a 4.5-inch HD glasses-free 3D display on top of a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. The NEC Medias tablet has a similar processor and also sports a seven-inch WXGA HD display, a thickness of less than 10mm (0.4-inches) plus compatibility with DoCoMo's "Xi" LTE service. Not bad for a morning's work.

Aquos SH-06D and Medias Tab N-06D are waterproof, Nottv-ready and official in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceDoCoMo  | Email this | Comments]]>androidbroadcastingDocomogooglejapanMedias Tab N-06DMediasTabN-06dmobilepostcrossmultimedia tvMultimediaTvNECNEC MediasNecMediasNottvNTTNTT DocomoNttDocomoone-segsharp aquos sh-06dSharpAquosSh-06dsmartphonetablettransmissiontvtv serviceTvServicev-highv-high broadcastingV-highBroadcastingwaterproofThu, 16 Feb 2012 03:02:00 EDT<![CDATA[Nikon WT-5 WiFi dongle wins FCC approval, fires off a ring of D4s to celebrate]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/nikon-wt-5-wifi-dongle-wins-fcc-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/nikon-wt-5-wifi-dongle-wins-fcc-approval/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/nikon-wt-5-wifi-dongle-wins-fcc-approval/#comments Okay, so Bullet Time actually used Canon cameras, but Nikon D4 owners should soon have their own means of messing with space and time. The WT-5 dongle can control up to ten of the mammoth DSLRs simultaneously or, in more usual set-ups, allow a single camera to share its shots over a network. This'll mean you're no longer tied down by the Ethernet cable that we were forced to use in our recent networking hands-on with the D4. We don't know if this will arrive in stores at the same time as the camera itself, or how much it'll cost, but at least it's now passed through FCC without getting shot down. Click past the break for a few product shots, and note that the status LED glows solid green when there's a network connection, flashes to indicate a transfer in progress, and radiates nasty orange to inform your lead actor that he'll have to bend over backwards for yet another take.

Continue reading Nikon WT-5 WiFi dongle wins FCC approval, fires off a ring of D4s to celebrate

Nikon WT-5 WiFi dongle wins FCC approval, fires off a ring of D4s to celebrate originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceFCC  | Email this | Comments]]>bullet timeBulletTimecameraD4dslrfccmatrixminipostnetworkingnikonnikon d4nikon wt-5NikonD4NikonWt-5photographyWiFiWiFi adapterWiFi Camera adapterWiFi dongleWifiAdapterWifiCameraAdapterWifiDonglewirelessWT-5Wed, 15 Feb 2012 10:28:00 EDT<![CDATA[SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sandisk-launches-extreme-ssds/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sandisk-launches-extreme-ssds/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/sandisk-launches-extreme-ssds/#commentsSanDisk is hauling its consumer SSD range into the SATAIII era, offering a pair of Extreme branded drives that deliver performance broadly on-par with other 6Gbps rivals. The 120GB and 240GB variants are available now priced at $190 and $400, while a 480GB version will ship "later this year" with a $750 asking price. Random reads / writes are claimed to reach 83,000 / 44,000 IOPS, with 550MB/s and 520MB/s sequential speeds. The PR after the break also mentions a new X100 OEM drive for PC manufacturers, just any of them happen to read it.

Continue reading SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB

SanDisk launches Extreme SSDs: $190 for 120GB, $400 for 240GB originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>6gbpsextreme ssdExtremeSsdsandisksandisk extreme ssdsandisk ssdSandiskExtremeSsdSandiskSsdsatasataIIIsolid state drivesolid state storageSolidStateDriveSolidStateStoragessdstorageWed, 15 Feb 2012 08:40:00 EDT<![CDATA[AMD releases Radeon HD 7750 and 7770 GPUs, reviewers like and don't like]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/amd-releases-radeon-hd-7750-and-7770-gpus/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/amd-releases-radeon-hd-7750-and-7770-gpus/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/amd-releases-radeon-hd-7750-and-7770-gpus/#comments Not into that whole $500 fuse-melting monster graphics card thing? Then good news for you: AMD has finally brought out two more affordable models in its 28nm Radeon HD range. The 7770 is priced at $169 and claims to be the world's first reference GPU that comes factory clocked to 1GHz. Meanwhile, the 7750 comes in at $109 and boasts a low enough wattage (75W, versus 100W for the 7770) that it doesn't require its own power connector. Both cards pack 1GB RAM and run on AMD's Cape Verde architecture, which makes them slightly different to the Tahiti-powered 7900 series, although they do inherit key top-end features like ZeroCore Power, PowerTune and Eyefinity 2.0.

Reviewers have mixed opinions, as befits a healthy blogosphere, but the low-power 7750 generally comes off slightly better, especially for those looking to build a budget or HTPC rig. AnandTech likes the power-to-performance ratio of both cards, but dislikes the price-to-performance of the 7770, noting that the older 6850 still offers more in this respect -- at least for gamers. HotHardware concludes that AMD might have "technically" priced both cards "just right," considering how they stack up against NVIDIA's GeForce GTX560 and 550, but in practice those NVIDIA cards deliver a lot more punch for just a few extra dollars. Feel free to glean further details for yourself via the PR and review links below.

Continue reading AMD releases Radeon HD 7750 and 7770 GPUs, reviewers like and don't like

AMD releases Radeon HD 7750 and 7770 GPUs, reviewers like and don't like originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceAnandTech, HotHardware, PC Perspective, TechSpot, Tech Report  | Email this | Comments]]>28nm77507770affordableAMDAMD Radeon HDAMD Radeon HD 7750AMD Radeon HD 7770AmdRadeonHdAmdRadeonHd7750AmdRadeonHd7770budgetcape verdeCapeVerdeeyefinityeyefinity 2.0Eyefinity2.0gpugraphicsgraphics cardGraphicsCardmid-rangePowertuneRadeon HD 7750Radeon HD 7770RadeonHd7750RadeonHd7770zero core powerZeroCorePowerWed, 15 Feb 2012 08:11:00 EDT<![CDATA[Google Wallet gets prepaid security fix, but 'brute-force' issue still hangs in the air]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/google-wallet-gets-prepaid-security-fix/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/google-wallet-gets-prepaid-security-fix/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/15/google-wallet-gets-prepaid-security-fix/#comments Google says it's fixed a Wallet security flaw that potentially allowed a phone thief to spend a user's prepaid balance. The ability to provision new prepaid cards had been suspended pending the update, but has now been restored. Things aren't quite back to normal in the Big G's world of mobile money, however. Users still find themselves caught between two competing arguments over an entirely different vulnerability, which involves a 'brute-force' attack on rooted devices. Google insists that this isn't a major concern, so long as Wallet users refrain from rooting, and that the system still "offers advantages over the plastic cards and folded wallets in use today." On the other hand, the company that discovered this issue -- zvelo -- has come back at Google with an equally blunt response. It acknowledges that a handset must be rooted to be vulnerable, but crucially its researchers also say that a device doesn't have to be rooted before it's stolen. In other words, they allege that a savvy thief can potentially steal a phone and then root it themselves, and they won't be happy with Wallet until it requires longer PIN number. Whichever argument sways you, it's worth bearing in mind that there's no evidence that anyone has yet managed to exploit these weaknesses for criminal purposes.

Google Wallet gets prepaid security fix, but 'brute-force' issue still hangs in the air originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |  sourceGoogle, zvelo  | Email this | Comments]]>accountAndroidbankbrute forceBruteForcecashecommerceelectronic paymentsElectronicPaymentsexposedfinancialflawfraudgalaxy nexusGalaxyNexusgooglegoogle walletGoogleWallethackhackerhexidentity theftIdentityTheftmobilepostcrossmoneynfcpinSciTechsecuritytheftthiefvideovulnerabilitywalletzveloWed, 15 Feb 2012 03:55:00 EDT<![CDATA[Microsoft guide explains how to submit apps to the Windows Store (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/microsoft-guide-explains-how-to-submit-windows-8-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/microsoft-guide-explains-how-to-submit-windows-8-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/microsoft-guide-explains-how-to-submit-windows-8-apps/#comments Microsoft is serious about Windows 8, and if you're serious about submitting Metro-style apps then there's now a healthily long and detailed blog post (at the source link) explaining how. The post suggests that Redmond's app police are looking at a roughly a six-day turnaround for signing off and publishing the average title, with content compliance taking the longest time because it involves "real people." As the real person in the video after the break makes clear, your first goal should be to reserve your app's name so no one else can take it. (You do have a name for it, right?)

Continue reading Microsoft guide explains how to submit apps to the Windows Store (video)

Microsoft guide explains how to submit apps to the Windows Store (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Microsoft News, WMPoweruser  |  sourceMicrosoft  | Email this | Comments]]>appapp developersapp storeapp submissionAppDevelopersappsAppStoreAppSubmissiondeveloperdevelopersdevsmetro appmetro-stylemetro-style appmetro-style appsMetro-styleAppMetro-styleAppsMetroAppmicrosoftvideowindowswindows 8windows 8 appwindows 8 appswindows storeWindows8Windows8AppWindows8AppsWindowsStoreTue, 14 Feb 2012 16:44:00 EDT<![CDATA[Bowers and Wilkins refreshes M-1 speaker and PV1D subwoofer, new Mini Theater bundles coming soon]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/bowers-and-wilkins-refreshes-m-1-speaker-and-pv1d-subwoofer/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/bowers-and-wilkins-refreshes-m-1-speaker-and-pv1d-subwoofer/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/14/bowers-and-wilkins-refreshes-m-1-speaker-and-pv1d-subwoofer/#comments
B&W will soon have something new for every corner of your media consumption shrine. The six-year-old M-1 compact monitor is getting improved drivers, offering "enhanced full-range performance," while the PV1D subwoofer benefits from a more complete redesign. It now boasts the same digital platform as the flagship DB1, a new OLED display and other fresh specs including a dynamic EQ circuit and a low 7.5Hz cut off. The only component of the Mini Theater range that'll keep its old guts is the ASW608 subwoofer, which is now available in matte white to match that option with the M-1s. Look to spend $250 on each monitor, $1,700 on the PV1D and $500 on the ASW608, but check the press release first for more details and bundle options. Availability starts "early 2012."

Continue reading Bowers and Wilkins refreshes M-1 speaker and PV1D subwoofer, new Mini Theater bundles coming soon

Bowers and Wilkins refreshes M-1 speaker and PV1D subwoofer, new Mini Theater bundles coming soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>Bowers WilkinsBowers and Wilkinsbowers and wilkins m-1bowers and wilkins m1bowers and wilkins pv1dBowersAndWilkinsBowersAndWilkinsM-1BowersAndWilkinsM1BowersAndWilkinsPv1dBowersWilkinsBWhdpostminihome entertainmenthome theaterhome theatreHomeEntertainmentHomeTheaterHomeTheatreM-1mini home theatermini home theatreMiniHomeTheaterMiniHomeTheatrepv1dTue, 14 Feb 2012 09:36:00 EDT<![CDATA[Canon PowerShot G1 X review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/canon-powershot-g1-x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/canon-powershot-g1-x-review/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/canon-powershot-g1-x-review/#comments Canon's G1 X boasts a beefy 14-megapixel resolution and a tank-load of ambition. Its mandate, no less, is to deliver the image quality and control of a DSLR inside the discreet body of a compact, aiming to attract serious photographers who want to travel light or supplement their main kit. That's why the G1 X houses a substantial 1.5-inch CMOS sensor, stretching to around 80 percent of the size of APS-C, along with an anti-minimalist array of dials, knobs and buttons to provide quick access to manual settings. It also explains why the G1 X is 30 percent heavier than both its evolutionary ancestor and some of its competitors, and why its price tag is equally hefty: $800, which is SLR-like in all the wrong ways. We've had this shooter long enough to gather our thoughts, but as to whether it deserves a smile or a snarl, you'll have to read on to find out.

Gallery: Canon G1 X review

Continue reading Canon PowerShot G1 X review

Canon PowerShot G1 X review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>1.5-incharticulating displayarticulating lcdArticulatingDisplayArticulatingLcdcameracanoncanon powershot g1 xCanonPowershotG1XCMOScompactcompact cameraCompactCamerag1 xG1Xlarge sensorLargeSensoroptical viewfinderOpticalViewfinderOVFphotographypowershotpowershot g1 xPowershotG1XreviewvideoMon, 13 Feb 2012 16:00:00 EDT<![CDATA[Penguin halts over-the-air Kindle borrowing again, this time it's serious]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/penguin-halts-over-the-air-kindle-borrowing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/penguin-halts-over-the-air-kindle-borrowing/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/penguin-halts-over-the-air-kindle-borrowing/#comments Penguin already signaled it'd stop providing newer titles to OverDrive's lending service, but apart from a temporary interruption last year, Kindle borrowing of older books has escaped largely unscathed. That's no longer the case: as of this month, Penguin says that "eBooks loaned for reading on Kindle devices will need to be downloaded to a computer then transferred to the device over USB." Why add the extra hassle, compared to direct wireless transfer via Amazon's servers? According to Infodocket, Penguin has simply indicated that this form of distribution breached the terms of its agreement with OverDrive. However, the American Library Association (ALA) has a more developed explanation of what's going on in this nascent industry. It says that publishers are worried about the lack of "friction" involved in eBook lending, compared to the effort required to visit a physical library. This, the ALA thinks, is leading to fears that readers will borrow more and buy less. So, perhaps the wireless delivery of borrowed titles to Kindles was just too easy for Penguin's liking?

Penguin halts over-the-air Kindle borrowing again, this time it's serious originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Electronista, MocoNews  |  sourceInfodocket, ALA  | Email this | Comments]]>ALAamazonamerican library associationAmericanLibraryAssociationborrowinge booke bookse readere readerse-booke-bookse-readere-readerskindlelendinglibraryoverdriveMon, 13 Feb 2012 06:21:00 EDT<![CDATA[HTC Endeavor specs revealed in leaked ROM: Tegra 3, 720p, Sense 4.0 (update: screenshots)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/htc-endeavor-specs-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/htc-endeavor-specs-revealed/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/13/htc-endeavor-specs-revealed/#comments HTC fans spent the last couple of days (i.e., their weekend) unpicking a leaked ROM Update Utility for an officially non-existent handset called the 'Endeavor.' The specs revealed so far include a 1280 x 720 display spread over 4.7-inches, a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, eight-megapixel rear shooter, front-facing camera, NFC, 1GB RAM and the new ICS-adapted version of HTC's Sense UI. These leaked specs tally with an earlier tip-off to MoDaCo, which further hinted at a 1.5GHz clock speed and Beats Audio. There's also a bunch of screenshots showing off the Sense 4.0 skin that we already glimpsed in a fuzzy HTC Ville video -- and it conspires to look both new and deeply familiar.

Update: Screenshot gallery just added below, via Android Central.

Gallery: HTC Endeavor leaked screenshots

HTC Endeavor specs revealed in leaked ROM: Tegra 3, 720p, Sense 4.0 (update: screenshots) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink Android Central  |  sourceHTCHub (French), XDA Developers  | Email this | Comments]]>1280 x 7201280X7204.7-inch720pandroidEndeavorEndeavourgood morning americaGoodMorningAmericahdHTCHTC EndeavorHTC EndeavourHtcEndeavorHtcEndeavourice cream sandwichIceCreamSandwichicsleakleakedmobilepostcrossNVIDIANVIDIA Tegra 3NvidiaTegra3ROMsenseTegra 3Tegra3Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:37:00 EDT<![CDATA[Game changers: Egyptians and their gadgets in 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/11/egyptians-and-their-gadgets-in-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/11/egyptians-and-their-gadgets-in-2012/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/11/egyptians-and-their-gadgets-in-2012/#comments Is there such a thing as revolutionary technology? Many Egyptians believe there is. A year ago, they used mobile phones, social networking and banned TV channels to spread word of the protests in Tahrir Square. Hearing the news, thousands of young people risked their lives to join in and overthrow the dictator Hosni Mubarak. To mark the revolution's anniversary, Engadget caught up with five Caireans of different ages and backgrounds to find out about the gadgets they use to keep in touch with their world. For the love of freedom, democracy and at least one bar of mobile reception, please read on.

Continue reading Game changers: Egyptians and their gadgets in 2012

Game changers: Egyptians and their gadgets in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>Al JazeeraAlJazeeracairocairo protestsCairoProtestscensorshipdemocracydeveloping worldDevelopingWorldEgyptegypt governmentegypt protestsEgyptGovernmentegyptian revolutionEgyptianRevolutionEgyptProtestspoliticsrevolutiontahrir squareTahrirSquareSat, 11 Feb 2012 11:05:00 EDT<![CDATA[Withings Smart Baby Monitor drops through FCC's chimney]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/withings-smart-baby-monitor-drops-through-fccs-chimney/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/withings-smart-baby-monitor-drops-through-fccs-chimney/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/withings-smart-baby-monitor-drops-through-fccs-chimney/#comments Baby monitors. If you're in the market for one (er, congrats) and you run an Apple-flavored household, then this Withings device looks sufficiently over-specced for your needs. It's been out in the UK for a couple of months already priced at £269 ($425), and judging from the FCC filing it's coming to the US too, where it'll face sibling rivalry from the likes of Samsung, Evoz and the Exmobaby bodysuit. The base station fixes to the side of the crib, hooks up over WiFi or Ethernet, and streams audio and three-megapixel video (with night-vision mode) over the web, so you can access it via the iOS app using 3G or any good internet connection -- not only when you're within range of your router. It's even said that if you turn the mic's sensitivity right up, you'll hear the sounds of your old life, calling to you.

Withings Smart Baby Monitor drops through FCC's chimney originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AMD outs cheap Athlon II X4 Llano-based processors, minus integrated graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink AnandTech, CPU World  |   | Email this | Comments]]>amdamd fusionamd llanoAmdFusionAmdLlanoathlon II X4athlon II X4 638athlon II X4 641AthlonIiX4AthlonIiX4638AthlonIiX4641fusionllanoFri, 10 Feb 2012 12:56:00 EDT<![CDATA[Canadian gets PlayStation Vita early thanks to faith, good works]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/canadian-gets-playstation-vita-early-thanks-to-faith-good-works/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/canadian-gets-playstation-vita-early-thanks-to-faith-good-works/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/10/canadian-gets-playstation-vita-early-thanks-to-faith-good-works/#comments Today's lucky beggar award goes to Graham Innes in Canada, who wrote in to tell us that he found a PlayStation Vita sitting on his doorstep. It wasn't a total surprise, since he'd ordered one from Amazon, but what's weird is just how soon it arrived -- the early-bird First Edition doesn't launch until February 15th and the general release is a whole week after that. We're not sure what Graham did to deserve this, but we do know from our Joystiq buddies that he's not the only one -- Amazon.ca has apparently sent out a few of these premature parcels. If the injustice burns, console yourself with the thought that Graham and his blessed compatriots probably can't access the store to download any games.

Update: Graham emailed again. He has store access. He has games. Joyousness.

Canadian gets PlayStation Vita early thanks to faith, good works originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>amazonamazon.cacanadaearlyearly-birdgames consoleGamesConsolegraham innesGrahamInneshandheldNGPplaystation vitaPlaystationVitaps vitaPSPPsVitasonysony playstation vitasony ps vitaSonyPlaystationVitaSonyPsVitavitaFri, 10 Feb 2012 07:24:00 EDT<![CDATA[Intel teaches Haswell the core values of teamwork, optimism]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/intel-teaches-haswell-the-core-value-of-teamwork/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/intel-teaches-haswell-the-core-value-of-teamwork/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/intel-teaches-haswell-the-core-value-of-teamwork/#comments Sure you can make wild, individualistic boasts about having a 22nm fabrication process and three different GPUs, but that stuff counts for nothing without the magic of cooperation. The Amish know that and so does Intel, which is why its forthcoming Haswell cores will support Transactional Synchronization Extensions (TSX) -- a new instruction set designed to allow cores to work together more closely without hammering each others' fingers. TSX takes greater responsibility for the division of labor between cores at the hardware level, relieving the software programmer of some of this burdensome duty and hopefully allowing for finer-grained threading as a result. The system also relies on inherent optimism, with each core assuming that the others have handled their part of the work successfully. Inevitably, there'll be occasions when this happy belief gets splintered and a bad job has to be started again from scratch, but on average things should get done quicker and leave more energy for the barn dance.

Intel teaches Haswell the core values of teamwork, optimism originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink ExtremeTech  |  sourceIntel  | Email this | Comments]]>22nmamishcoarse-grainedcooperationCpuCoolerdivision of laborDivisionOfLaborfine-grainedhaswellinstruction setInstructionSetintelintel haswellIntelHaswellMicroProjectormulti-threadedmulti-threadingmusic+and+musicalsoptimistprocessorsiliconteam-workthread lockthreadingthreading lockThreadingLockThreadLocktransactional synchronization extensionsTransactionalSynchronizationExtensionstsxThu, 09 Feb 2012 10:43:00 EDT<![CDATA[PSA: Google Wallet vulnerable to 'brute-force' PIN attacks (update: affects rooted devices)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/google-wallet-open-to-pin-attacks/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/google-wallet-open-to-pin-attacks/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/09/google-wallet-open-to-pin-attacks/#comments Security hounds over at zvelo have discovered a vulnerability in Google Wallet that means your precious PIN can be "easily revealed." Digging through the app's code and using Google's open resources to reveal its contents, they uncovered a piratical treasure trove of data: unique user IDs, Google account information, and the PIN stored as a SHA256 hex-encoded string. Since this string is known to carry four digits, it only takes a "trivial" brute-force attack involving a maximum of 10,000 calculations to decode it. To prove their point, the researchers made a Wallet Cracker app -- demoed after the break -- that does the job quicker than you can say "unexpected overdraft."

Google has been receptive to these findings, but its attempts at a fix have so far been hampered by the need to coordinate with the banks, since changing the way the PIN is stored could also change which agency is responsible for its security. In the meantime, zvelo advises that there are some measures users can take themselves, aside from putting a protective hand over their pockets: refrain from rooting your phone, enable your lock screen, disable USB debugging, enable Full Disk Encryption and keep your handset up-to-date.

Update: Google has responded by emphasizing that it's only users of rooted devices who are at risk. In a statement to TNW it said: "We strongly encourage people to not install Google Wallet on rooted devices and to always set up a screen lock as an additional layer of security for their phone."

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in.]

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Permalink   |  sourcezvelo  | Email this | Comments]]>brute forceBruteForcecashfinancialflawfraudgooglegoogle walletGoogleWallethackhackerhexmobilepostcrossmoneyPINsecurityThierry HenryThierryHenryvideovulnerabilitywalletzveloThu, 09 Feb 2012 05:07:00 EDT<![CDATA[Sandy Bridge E squashed into $3,000 Clevo P270WM gaming suitcase]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/sandy-bridge-e-squashed-into-3000-clevo-p270wm-gaming-suitcase/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/sandy-bridge-e-squashed-into-3000-clevo-p270wm-gaming-suitcase/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/sandy-bridge-e-squashed-into-3000-clevo-p270wm-gaming-suitcase/#comments If you thought Intel's super-charged Core i7 CPUs were only for desktops, then AVADirect reckons it can change your mind. The company's Clevo P270WM notebook comes strapped to the back of either a six-core i7-3930K or an over-sized i7-3960X, while still leaving plenty of room for dual GeForce GTX 580M graphics, a Bigfoot Killer WiFi adapter, three hard drives and four memory slots offering up to 32GB of RAM. Topping it all off is a 3D-capable 17.3-inch Full HD LED glossy display and backlit keyboard. The base configuration with the 3930K processor, single graphics card and 750GB HDD will set you back over $3,000, and if you have to ask how much the NVIDIA Quadro graphics option costs then you're probably better off with something like this.

Sandy Bridge E squashed into $3,000 Clevo P270WM gaming suitcase originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink NotebookReview  |  sourceAVADirect  | Email this | Comments]]>3930k3960xavadirectavadirect clevoavadirect clevo p270wmAvadirectClevoAvadirectClevoP270wmbigfoot killerBigfootKillerclevoclevo p270wmClevoP270wmgaminggaming laptopgaming notebookGamingLaptopGamingNotebookGeforce 580mGeforce580mGTX 580MGtx580mi7-3930Ki7-3960Xintelkiller wifi adapterKillerWifiAdapterlaptoplga 2011Lga2011Nvidia GTX 580Mnvidia quadroNVIDIA SLINvidiaGtx580mNvidiaQuadroNvidiaSlip270wmsandy bridgesandy bridge eSandyBridgeSandyBridgeESLIx79Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:13:00 EDT<![CDATA[RIM indulges in some 'myth busting' at BlackBerry DevCon Europe]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/rim-indulges-in-some-myth-busting/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/rim-indulges-in-some-myth-busting/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/rim-indulges-in-some-myth-busting/#comments Alec Saunders, VP of Developer Relations, just took the stage at RIM's DevCon gathering in Amsterdam to build up and promptly knock down a few "myths" about RIM's state of health. First up, he tackled the notion that BlackBerry is a declining platform by saying that App World is seeing six million downloads per day, which is up 30 percent from three months ago. He also rejected the idea that BB app devs don't make money, revealing that 13 percent of them have made over $100,000 from their products and that App World generates 40 percent more revenue than the Android Market. Lastly, Saunders said "we're sorry" that RIM's strategy has been "hard to understand" for "some people", but added that BB 10 will solve that problem. He said that the new OS represents a "simple and easy-to-understand strategy" that is about combining the best of QNX and the current BB OS, offering consistent cloud services and making software that is both backwards and forwards compatible.

RIM indulges in some 'myth busting' at BlackBerry DevCon Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments]]>Alec SaundersAlecSaundersBlackBerryDevCon EuropeDevconEuropemobilepostcrossRIMTue, 07 Feb 2012 05:58:00 EDT<![CDATA[Sony PlayStation Vita charging accessories detailed in Japan]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/sony-playstation-vita-charging-accessories-detailed-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/sony-playstation-vita-charging-accessories-detailed-in-japan/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/07/sony-playstation-vita-charging-accessories-detailed-in-japan/#commentsSony's website now lists Japanese release dates and prices for two PS Vita power accessories that you're likely to need. The PCH-ZPC1 J portable charger is a 135g (4.8-ounce) unit that takes seven hours to charge to its full 5,000mAh capacity and is then good for around one and half charges of your console -- we reckon that'd equate to over 12 hours of mixed-use sessions or at least seven hours of solid gaming. It'll be out on April 5th for ¥4,500 ($60). Meanwhile, the PCH-ZCA1 J car charger will hit retailers a couple of weeks earlier on March 22nd priced at ¥1,500 ($20) -- and there's really not much more to say about it except that a dead Vita on a road trip would be both a travesty and an oxymoron. Oh, just in case it hasn't already been etched into your memory, February 22nd is launch day in the US and Europe.

Sony PlayStation Vita charging accessories detailed in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Cryoscope gadget simulates tomorrow's weather today (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 08:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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