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Hyundai Sonata and Veloster owners have had some level of remote access for a year now, but the latest version of the Blue Link app does even more. Along with remote start, door lock / unlock and control of the horn and lights, you can now run vehicle diagnostics, send POIs across from your phone for later in-dash navigation, and even locate and manage multiple Blue Link-equipped cars. Sound complicated? Not if you run a cab firm, or if you check out the twelve new instructional videos on Hyundai's YouTube channel below.

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Updated Hyundai app brings remote control to your Blue Link fleet originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 16 May 2012 05:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid appAndroidAppappblackberryblackberry appBlackberryAppblue linkBlueLinkdashdash systemDashSystemhyundaihyundai blue linkHyundaiBlueLinkin-carin-car entertainmentin-car navigationIn-carEntertainmentIn-carNavigationinfotainmentios appIosAppiphonemobilemobile phoneMobilePhonephoneremote controlremote startRemoteControlRemoteStarttelematictelematicsWed, 16 May 2012 05:02:00 EST<![CDATA[DASH promises stutter free streaming video over LTE, hopes you don't care about quality]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/05/dash-promises-stutter-free-streaming-video-over-lte/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/05/dash-promises-stutter-free-streaming-video-over-lte/http://www.engadget.com/2012/02/05/dash-promises-stutter-free-streaming-video-over-lte/#comments YouTubeWe've all been there: fire up a clip from YouTube or a movie on Netflix and things start out great. But, then, after just a few moments, that LTE connection starts to give up the ghost and suddenly you're faced with unbearable stuttering or a video that just dies mid stream. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications are looking to solve that conundrum with DASH, or Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP. The idea is actually surprisingly simple -- files of different sizes and qualities will be available depending on signal strength and network load, and the stream will be able to seamlessly switch between them as these variables change. While this sounds like a win for both consumer and carriers, we're sure there are a few of you out there who just want the highest quality possible, even if that means waiting forever for that HD clip of the all accordion cover of Take On Me to buffer. Full PR is after the break.

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DASH promises stutter free streaming video over LTE, hopes you don't care about quality originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're pretty fond of new ways to integrate smartphones with car stereos here at Engadget, which is why we're particularly intrigued by a new Kickstarter project called Dash. Unlike MirrorLink, which reflects a phone's interface onto a larger touchscreen, this nifty creation puts the smartphone front and center in the stereo itself. While the Dash will initially support only the iPhone 4 / 4S and iPod Touch -- which connects via the dock connector -- the company seems ambitious to target other platforms in the future.

The Dash comes in two parts, the double-DIN stereo itself, along with a detachable aluminum faceplate that's held to the main unit with neodymium magnets. The only interface element is a volume knob, as every other interaction is performed on the iPhone's 3.5-inch display -- just promise to keep your eyes on the road when you sort through your tunes. The stereo contains four 50W channels and two 2V preamps. The Dash is currently projected to ship in July for $300, but a $250 donation serves as a discounted preorder right now. It'll be available in a variety of colors, which you can peep in the gallery below, and be sure to check out the project's video after the break.

Gallery: Insert Coin: Dash car stereo

Continue reading Insert Coin: Dash car stereo gives your iPhone a new home, away from the cupholder (video)

Insert Coin: Dash car stereo gives your iPhone a new home, away from the cupholder (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleaudiocar stereoCarStereodashdeviumfundfundinginsert coinInsertCoiniosiphone 4iphone 4sIphone4Iphone4sipod touchIpodTouchkickstartermobilepostcrossstereovideoFri, 27 Jan 2012 14:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Ford brings Bluetooth text message readouts to more SYNC vehicles]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/ford-brings-bluetooth-text-message-readouts-to-more-sync-vehicle/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/ford-brings-bluetooth-text-message-readouts-to-more-sync-vehicle/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/18/ford-brings-bluetooth-text-message-readouts-to-more-sync-vehicle/#comments Got a SYNC-tastic Ford from 2011 onwards? Then you'll find that the latest update (G1 V3.2.2) to the dash software will let you listen to your smartphone's incoming emails and SMS messages via the car's audio system, thanks to the inclusion of Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile). We've already seen the tech running in BMW's iDrive dash system and in MyFord Touch-equipped cars too, so the news here is just a wider roll-out to a bigger range of vehicles -- but we'll welcome anything that keeps more eyes on the prize. Read the full PR after the break and then enter your VIN at the More Coverage link below to see if you're eligible.

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Ford brings Bluetooth text message readouts to more SYNC vehicles originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 08:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BluetoothBluetooth MAPBluetoothMapdashdash softwaredash systemDashSoftwareDashSystemFordhands-freemessage access profileMessageAccessProfileminipostSYNCtext-to-speechupdateTue, 18 Oct 2011 08:03:00 EST<![CDATA[CLASH is an adorable, cloth-climbing roach-bot (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/clash-is-an-adorable-cloth-climbing-roach-bot-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/clash-is-an-adorable-cloth-climbing-roach-bot-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/08/clash-is-an-adorable-cloth-climbing-roach-bot-video/#comments CLASH Generally the words "roach" and "adorable" don't get thrown together. But, one look at the video after the break and you'll understand. This six-legged successor to UC Berkeley's DASH scampers not just horizontally, but vertically -- so long as the material it's climbing is cloth. All motion is handled by the bot's front four legs, while the rear two provide stabilization. The CLASH is able to adhere to cloth because its feet have small claws that allow it to grip the fabric, while its appendages scurry about at up to 34 strides per second. Its top speed of 24 centimeters a second may not sound like much, but considering the pest-inspired design is only 10 centimeters long, it's actually quite a brisk pace. Trust us, you don't want to miss watching it in action after the break.

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CLASH is an adorable, cloth-climbing roach-bot (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>clashclimbing botClimbingBotcockroachdashroachroach botRoachBotrobotrobotsUC berkeleyUcBerkeleyUniversity of California BerkeleyUniversityOfCaliforniaBerkeleyvideoSat, 08 Oct 2011 00:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Panasonic Cockpit digital dash prototype hands-on (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/panasonic-cockpit-digital-dash-prototype-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/panasonic-cockpit-digital-dash-prototype-hands-on-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/10/05/panasonic-cockpit-digital-dash-prototype-hands-on-video/#comments Sure, we may not see flying cars in our lifetime, but a mainstream digital dash is a definite possibility. The all-glass vehicle dashboard has been conceptualized by other manufacturers in the past, but this year it's Panasonic's turn to try its hand at building a multi-display system. The electronics maker brought its Cockpit prototype to the CEATEC floor, causing quite a stir among passersby. The dash itself was little more than a semi-functional mockup, presenting recorded rendered video on the main 20-inch LCD and dual 10.4-inch secondary displays. The main display's current objective appears to be improving safety, using a series of cameras to eliminate blind spots and alert drivers to other road hazards. Real-time driving stats are displayed atop a video feed, either from the rear camera (when in reverse), or one up front.

We spent a few minutes behind the wheel of Panasonic's mockup, which consisted only of a pair of (rather comfortable) leather seats, along with a trio of LCDs, which the company claims are currently based on panels used in other Panasonic products, but may eventually utilize custom displays. This wasn't an actual vehicle prototype -- only the "cockpit" was on hand. The main display will (hopefully) focus the driver's attention away from distractions on those two smaller screens -- the one in the center can be used to control standard vehicle settings like climate and entertainment, while a second display positioned directly in front of the passenger seat can play movies and other content.

Are we there yet? No, so you better get comfortable for the long drive ahead. Overall the setup looked like it could have potential, though Panasonic warned us not to expect anything final until the end of the decade (2018 at the earliest). Jump past the break for a Cockpit drive-by.

Gallery: Panasonic Cockpit LCD Dash hands-on

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Panasonic Cockpit digital dash prototype hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 09:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Sony Dash 2011

Continue reading Sony's Dash gets a new lease on life, we stop to wonder why

Sony's Dash gets a new lease on life, we stop to wonder why originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chumbychumby osChumbyOsdashdash hid-b7dash hid-b70dash internet viewerDashHid-b7DashHid-b70DashInternetViewerhid-b7hid-b70sonysony dashsony dash hid-b7sony dash hid-b70sony dash internet viewerSonyDashSonyDashHid-b7SonyDashHid-b70SonyDashInternetViewertablettabletsWed, 14 Sep 2011 10:22:00 EST<![CDATA[Mimics helps you cope with your Sync-less existence (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/mimics-helps-you-cope-with-your-sync-less-existence-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/mimics-helps-you-cope-with-your-sync-less-existence-video/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/mimics-helps-you-cope-with-your-sync-less-existence-video/#comments Much as we hate to admit it, we can't all afford a fancy new car with Sync or Mini Connected inside -- I mean, come on, we're not made of money, people. Thankfully, it seems MP3Car has a pretty slick and affordable solution to the problem of fumbling with your iPhone when you should probably be focusing on the road and not crashing into things. Mimics is an in-car solution that transmits the contents of your handset to a touchscreen display in the vehicle's dash, letting you listen to music, use GPS, take calls, and check email without having to deal directly with the phone. The system is available now for pre-order at $630 for the full version, $530 for people who have standard double DIN-sized radio openings in their cars, and $205 for hobbyists who want to put the thing together -- here's hoping they're parked when they do.

[Thanks, Sean]

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Mimics helps you cope with your Sync-less existence (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 May 2011 23:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Continue reading iPad 2 installed in Ford F-150 truck, does FaceTime while you roll over stuff (video)

iPad 2 installed in Ford F-150 truck, does FaceTime while you roll over stuff (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 13 Mar 2011 09:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, lmwong]

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Visualized: the HP Slate's new job originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 Jan 2011 08:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Oh, Sony Dash, your journey isn't over quite yet. Somehow Sir Howard forgot to mention this one on stage at Sony's CES presser, but the price of the current 7-inch Dash isn't just being dropped to $149, but there will soon be a new Dash with an integrated battery on the market. That's certainly a very welcome addition considering we didn't exactly love having the first one chained to an outlet. Other than the removable battery the "new" Dash seems to run the same Chumby-infused software, but it appears to have a slightly different design. The new battery-powered Dash will be available in orange, brown, and blue, while a version sans battery will only be decorated in a black hue. No word on pricing, but it will be available this summer. Now all we need now is to see it featured in a Justin Bieber video...

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Sony's Dash gains a battery, not yet Justin Bieber approved originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Jan 2011 00:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011Dashrechargable batteryRechargableBatterySONYSony DashSonyDashThu, 06 Jan 2011 00:16:00 EST<![CDATA[Tesla Model S to have 17-inch infotainment console powered by Tegra; BMW using NVIDIA tech too]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/tesla-model-s-to-have-17-inch-infotainment-console-powered-by-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/tesla-model-s-to-have-17-inch-infotainment-console-powered-by-t/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/tesla-model-s-to-have-17-inch-infotainment-console-powered-by-t/#comments Tesla is touting the world's biggest center console for its upcoming Model S today: a titanic 17-inch touchscreen display powered by NVIDIA's Tegra chip. Infotainment, climate control and navigation will all be managed using the vast dashboard dominator, while NVIDIA's hardware will also take responsibility for keeping the 12.3-inch instrument cluster LCD updated. Considering the Model S, like the Roadster before it, is an all-electric vehicle, you'd expect energy efficiency to be a pretty important consideration in the choice of infotainment system and Tesla points that out as a key advantage of Tegra, describing it as "power-stingy." Another motor company hooking up with NVIDIA is BMW, who promises that all of its upcoming models for 2011 will benefit from Green Team GPUs powering their iDrive navigation and information systems. We don't know what exact GPUs will be used, but a "visually rich" next-gen UI is being promised, stretching out to a 1280 x 600 resolution. You'll find both press releases after the break.

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Tesla Model S to have 17-inch infotainment console powered by Tegra; BMW using NVIDIA tech too originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Hulu Plus comes to the Sony Dash, Justin Bieber is so stoked

Hulu Plus comes to the Sony Dash, Justin Bieber is so stoked originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Brian]

Continue reading Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week

Hulu Plus hits 2010 BRAVIA HDTVs, coming to all PS3 users next week originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:13:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Dave]

Sony Dash update brings Shoutcast, app shortcuts and the true meaning of life originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chumbydashinternationalinternet viewerInternetViewersonysony dashSonyDashThu, 01 Jul 2010 19:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Ask Engadget: best media display / internet viewer for bedside?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/ask-engadget-best-media-display-internet-viewer-for-bedside/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/ask-engadget-best-media-display-internet-viewer-for-bedside/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/ask-engadget-best-media-display-internet-viewer-for-bedside/#comments 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 Jon, who just needs something to give him loads of glanceable information moments before he drifts off into the land of fairies, unicorns and deep-friend cotton candy. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"I've been trying to buy a new alarm clock lately and am completely appalled at the selection available online or elsewhere. Most are basically docks for your iPod / PMP and have a pre-turn of the century LCD digital clock display and some shoddy speakers. They also range in price from $40 to $200. After seeing things like the Sony Dash and the new Insignia Infocast, I could see those as viable alarm clock solutions (with weather, music, maybe an RSS feed). Are there other items out there that have a great display that you can dim and would be able to serve this purpose? Or or either of those the one to get?"
So, sweet-dreamers, what'll it be? Do you have a Chumby-infused widget display on your own night stand? Go on, don't be shy -- help a brother out in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best media display / internet viewer for bedside? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>askAsk EngadgetAskEngadgetchumbydashinfocastinsigniainternet viewerInternetViewersony dashSonyDashwidgetsThu, 24 Jun 2010 22:59:00 EST<![CDATA[How would you change Sony's Dash?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/how-would-you-change-sonys-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/how-would-you-change-sonys-dash/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/19/how-would-you-change-sonys-dash/#comments The verdict is still out on whether or not Sony's Dash is a world changer, but while we patiently await the first mod to shove a battery into this thing and make it a bona fide tablet, we're going to flick through your suggestions on tweaking what we've got. Were your hopes dashed (ahem) when Sony revealed that this thing was meant to be used inside? Are you happy with the widget software loaded on? Is this thing superior to your existing Chumby device? Feel free to really let loose here -- we get the feeling that Insignia's Infocast is just waiting around the corner to take your advice before Sony can pop out a revised edition.

How would you change Sony's Dash? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Chumbydashhow would you changeHowWouldYouChangeHWYCinternet viewerInternetViewersonysony dashSonyDashwidgetSat, 19 Jun 2010 01:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Insignia reveals 8-inch Infocast Internet Media Display, Sony Dash is like 'brother?']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/insignia-reveals-8-inch-infocast-internet-media-display-sony-da/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/insignia-reveals-8-inch-infocast-internet-media-display-sony-da/http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/12/insignia-reveals-8-inch-infocast-internet-media-display-sony-da/#comments Maybe we're just seeing things, but darn if Insignia's new Infocast Internet Media Display isn't a dead ringer for the Sony Dash. Out of seemingly nowhere, Best Buy's own in-house electronics brand has outed an 8-inch connected display meant to bring glanceable information as well as a slew of web-based widgets to your bedroom / office / den / underground cavern. Boasting inbuilt 802.11b/g WiFi, an integrated microphone, SRS audio and an 800 x 600 resolution touchpanel, the Infocast is equipped with 2GB of internal storage as well as a media card reader, and in case you couldn't guess, the software is provided by none other than Chumby Industries. Users should have no issues displaying photos, video and music, and the $169.99 asking price is a full $30 less than the Dash's MSRP. According to Best Buy's website, this here gizmo is simply "coming soon," but according to our man on the inside, it'll be ready for purchase on June 20th. So, who's down for squeezing a battery into this thing for some makeshift tablet action?

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Gallery: Insignia Infocast Internet Media Display

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuychumbydashInfocastInsigniaInsignia InfocastInsigniaInfocastinternet media displayInternetMediaDisplayNS-DP8CHsonysony dashSonyDashSat, 12 Jun 2010 19:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Dash software update adds USB playback by month's end]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/sony-dash-software-update-adds-usb-playback-by-months-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/sony-dash-software-update-adds-usb-playback-by-months-end/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/27/sony-dash-software-update-adds-usb-playback-by-months-end/#comments Looks like Sony will be dishing out a new software update to Dash owners shortly. The first over-the-air update for Sony's Personal Internet Viewer is expected to arrive at the end of the month carrying a number of usability and feature enhancements according to a Sony email sent to Dash owners. These include MP3 playback and picture viewing off USB, a full-screen app theme, and enhanced alarm functionality like adjustable snooze duration and one-touch alarm dismissal. Sony's also promising new themes and additional internet radio options in a June update. Too bad Sony can't deliver the device a battery and faster processor OTA but hey, free software is free. See the full contents of the Sony email after the break.

[Thanks Doug S.]

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Well, kids, we had a good run. According to an anonymous tipster (and apparent Dash Express user), Dash Navigation shot out an email last night saying that service and support for Dash Express will be discontinued as of June 30, with no new subscriptions available after today. If you went for contract service (as opposed to the ol' month-by-month) you should receive a check pro-rated for your outstanding balance at some point. But then again, if that is the case, you probably received the email as well. Unless, of course, this is all a big hoax -- one that is targeted at an extremely small segment of the population and which will, ultimately effect no one. But that doesn't seem likely, does it? The company offices don't open for a couple hours yet (we know, we called) so we'll tell you if anything changes. Until then, you can read the aforementioned email after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>dashdash expressdash navigationDashExpressDashNavigationdeadgprsResearch In MotionResearchInMotionRIMTue, 25 May 2010 11:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Entelligence: Thirty three screens and a cloud]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/entelligence-thirty-three-screens-and-a-cloud/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/entelligence-thirty-three-screens-and-a-cloud/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/16/entelligence-thirty-three-screens-and-a-cloud/#commentsEntelligence is a column by technology strategist and author Michael Gartenberg, a man whose desire for a delicious cup of coffee and a quality New York bagel is dwarfed only by his passion for tech. In these articles, he'll explore where our industry is and where it's going -- on both micro and macro levels -- with the unique wit and insight only he can provide.
There are some devices that are universally loved or reviled -- I don't know anyone who doesn't think HTC EVO 4G is awesome, or anyone who doesn't think the WikiReader was awful. Then there are some that seem to be quite polarizing, and these are the ones that I'm usually most interested in -- just listen to Joshua Topolsky and me debate Kin on the Engadget Podcast, for example. The latest of these polarizing devices is the Sony Dash. The Dash is hard to categorize. It's a connected screen, based in part on the venerable Chumby. Nilay Patel was somewhat lukewarm about it. Ross Rubin likes it and the Wall Street Journal was somewhat ambivalent about it. Here's what I've learned from a few days living with one on my nightstand.

1. The vision is fundamentally correct. There's a lot that needs to improve about the Dash, both from a marketing and implementation perspective, but the core idea is sound. Microsoft likes to talk about "three screens and a cloud" and I agree with that vision -- my phone number is 408-3-SCREEN -- but it's really a statement about consumption, creation and communication. Count the number of PCs, TVs, phones, game devices, media players and navigation devices you have around the house and interact with -- it's more like 33 screens. The idea that there's going to be multiple connected screens that consumers interact with is real.

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Entelligence: Thirty three screens and a cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 16 May 2010 20:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>columncolumnsdashentelligencesonysony dashSonyDashSun, 16 May 2010 20:16:00 EST<![CDATA[RIM converts BMW's iDrive into 'a remote control for your BlackBerry' (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/rim-converts-bmws-idrive-into-a-remote-control-for-your-blackb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/rim-converts-bmws-idrive-into-a-remote-control-for-your-blackb/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/03/rim-converts-bmws-idrive-into-a-remote-control-for-your-blackb/#comments If there's one thing business types love more than their BlackBerry, it's their BMW -- or so we're told. It makes all sorts of sense, therefore, that the two companies would partner up to help the things they sell communicate with each other more effortlessly. Using Bluetooth MAP (Message Access Profile), BlackBerry devices can now beam emails and contacts over to BMW's iDrive dash system, where the driver can listen to his messages via a text-to-speech option or make calls using the car's speakerphone. The first supported handset is the newly minted Pearl 3G, and we're told this functionality will come as an integrated part of BlackBerry 6. To see how it works on a 335is, click past the break for the video.

[Thanks, Horatiu]

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RIM converts BMW's iDrive into 'a remote control for your BlackBerry' (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 May 2010 04:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberryblackberry 6Blackberry6bluetoothbluetooth mapBluetoothMapbmwbmw idriveBmwIdrivecardashdashboardemailemailshandsfreeidrivein-carin-dashinfotainmentmessage access profileMessageAccessProfilemessagingpearlpearl 3gPearl3grimtext-to-speechtransportationvehiclevideoweswes 2010Wes2010wirelessMon, 03 May 2010 04:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Dash review]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/sony-dash-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/sony-dash-review/http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/01/sony-dash-review/#comments When we first saw the Sony Dash at CES, we thought Sony was making a play into the tablet game -- the promo video showed people using the angular device all over the house, with nary a power cord in sight. And hey, it was called the Dash -- a word which usually implies movement of some kind. So obviously we were a little put off when we found out the Dash was strictly a stationary experience -- an amped-up alarm clock running a Sony-tweaked version of the Chumby widget OS that lets you look at photos from Facebook, browse headlines on Engadget, and check Twitter from the Dash's seven-inch capacitive touchscreen. But hold up: the Dash also adds in Sony's Bravia Internet Video platform to support streaming media services like Netflix, Pandora, and Slacker. That's not bad for $200, at least on paper, but does the Dash deserve to be the most expensive alarm clock you've ever purchased? And does it really deserve Justin Bieber's attention? Read on to find out.

Gallery: Sony Dash unboxing and hands-on

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Sony Dash review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 01 May 2010 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chumbychumby osChumbyOsdashdash hid-c10DashHid-c10hid-c10reviewsony dashSonyDashvideoSat, 01 May 2010 11:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Caption Contest: Justin Bieber is an eenie meenie miney mo lova... of the Sony Dash]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/caption-contest-justin-bieber-is-an-eenie-meenie-miney-mo-lova/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/caption-contest-justin-bieber-is-an-eenie-meenie-miney-mo-lova/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/30/caption-contest-justin-bieber-is-an-eenie-meenie-miney-mo-lova/#comments Here's a little inside baseball on why yours truly typically works alone at night: when in control, I give writers some, erm, creative mandates. Such as watching an entire Justin Bieber / Sean Kingston music video to contribute to this caption contest... but not telling them when exactly the Sony Dash and Sony Ericsson X10 make their respective cameos. Blatant abuse of authority? Probably, but as we sow, so shall you reap. The unfortunately US-only music video (and a picture of Kingston totally geeking out on subpar smartphone technology) after the break.

Nilay: "Is there a widget that alerts me when I'm not a trending topic?"
Ross: "You don't need to roll the dice... there's already a widget for that."
Chris: "It's small, fits in any decor, and makes a great gift for mom. The Sony Dash also appears in the video."
Joanna: "The stars, err, prepubescent boys are just like us: they'd rather play with tech than party."
Richard Lai: "This Sony Dash should make.believe I've reached puberty."
Sean H: "Not trying to rewind... I've just got to turn down the color temperature, it's ruining my tan."
Sam: "Meh, by the time I reach puberty this thing is going to be obsolete."
Tim: "I'm glad you're not a real Chumby. This way I'm still the cuddliest thing in the room."
Thomas: "Who the hell is Justin Bieber?"
Paul: "And I was like baby, baby, baby ohhh, baby, baby... oh, were we supposed to come up with something funny here?

[Thanks, Kristopher Piersiak]

Continue reading Caption Contest: Justin Bieber is an eenie meenie miney mo lova... of the Sony Dash

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chumbydashnetflixnow shippingNowShippingon saleOnSalesonysony dashSonyDashThu, 29 Apr 2010 09:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony Dash spotted on shelf at Best Buy a few days early]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/24/sony-dash-spotted-on-shelf-at-best-buy-a-few-days-early/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/24/sony-dash-spotted-on-shelf-at-best-buy-a-few-days-early/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/24/sony-dash-spotted-on-shelf-at-best-buy-a-few-days-early/#comments Now, what do you know about that? Our very own Chris Ziegler stopped into Best Buy (undoubtedly right after leaving CB2) and spotted something we didn't expect to see just yet... the Sony Dash. That's right, the Dash - which is available for pre-order but wasn't supposed to hit retail until April 29th -- is already on the shelf. Now, there was only one unit available and it was just squeezed in between some other wares, so we're not sure if it was put out by accident or what, but if you're really dying to get your hands on one a few days early, hitting up your local BB might turn up something. Let us know in the comments if you nab one!

Update: Chris reported back to us to say that when he tried to purchase it, it came up with a price of $999 and a code of "DO NOT SELL." He was also told to come back next Friday if he wanted to purchase it.

Sony Dash spotted on shelf at Best Buy a few days early originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>best buyBestBuydashhomeentertainmenthouseholdsonysonydashSat, 24 Apr 2010 21:01:00 EST<![CDATA[iPad gets fitted into car dashboard, makes you an instant carpooling superstar (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/ipad-gets-fitted-into-car-dashboard-makes-you-an-instant-carpoo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/ipad-gets-fitted-into-car-dashboard-makes-you-an-instant-carpoo/http://www.engadget.com/2010/04/06/ipad-gets-fitted-into-car-dashboard-makes-you-an-instant-carpoo/#comments Let's face it, the Toyota Tacoma has a long way to go before being considered glamorous, or even remotely cool, but jacking an iPad into its console might be a good start. That's what the good people of SoundMan Car Audio over in California have done with a little bit of elbow grease and knowhow, and we've got video of how it all came together after the break. They've yet to wire it up to the Audison Bit One sound processor and McIntosh MMC406M 6-channel amp that are intended to receive the iPad's audio goodies, but the important stuff of fitting and molding the dash to its new 9.7-inch centerpiece is all done. Alright, so the glossy black screen and the demure grey plastic don't exactly sing in harmony, but surely the funky aesthetics can be forgiven for the sake of accessing all your media on the move. Right, dawg?

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Nokia and Alpine integrating handsets into cars, bringing Ovi Maps to your dashboard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:40:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony's Dash "personal internet viewer" may have prompted some slight confusion and eventual disappointment when it was introduced among all the tablet madness at CES, but it's since turned into a decidedly more interesting (if slightly less portable) device, and it's now finally available for pre-order directly from Sony. As expected, it runs $199, and Sony promises to start shipping them out "on or about" April 15th -- just in time for that credit charge to get lost among the small fortune you owe in taxes.

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In its introductory press release, here's what Sony has to say about the Dash, a "personal Internet viewer" that it announced at CES: "Featuring a vivid 7-inch color touch screen... Dash utilizes an existing home wireless connection to continuously deliver Internet content to its viewers." And according to its SonyStyle.com site, here's what that Dash has to say about itself: "I use over 1,500 free apps and your Wi-Fi connection to deliver the information and entertainment you crave... right to your bedroom, kitchen or office." But Dash also has something to say about Sony, and for the most part, it's an encouraging message.

Dash was one of the more distinct category-blurring products to emerge from Las Vegas in January. Its hardware is a hybrid between an alarm clock and digital picture frame and its content is a content mashup between Chumby widgets and Sony's Bravia Internet Video Link offering. Dash was introduced just a few months after HP introduced its DreamScreen, another product that provides "glanceable" information from the cloud.

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Switched On: Sony's forward Dash originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chumbychumby osChumbyOscontentdashdemand mediaDemandMediaeHowgolflinklivestrongmoviesnetflixpersonal internet viewerPersonalInternetViewerprogrammingsonysony dashSonyDashstreamstreamedstreamingtvwatch instantlyWatchInstantlyTue, 16 Feb 2010 12:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony catches tablet fever, wants to be an 'active player']]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/sony-catches-tablet-fever-wants-to-be-an-active-player/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/sony-catches-tablet-fever-wants-to-be-an-active-player/http://www.engadget.com/2010/02/04/sony-catches-tablet-fever-wants-to-be-an-active-player/#comments Sony has long said it would cautiously approach the tablet market while it built up its Reader e-book line, but it looks like things are picking up a little steam: CFO Nobuyuki Oneda said the company is "very interested" in the tablet market during his post-earnings report news conference. Oneda said that Sony's "confident we have the skills to create a product," and that "Time-wise we are a little behind the iPad but it's a space we would like to be an active player in." We could certainly see a Sony device about the size of the Reader Daily Edition making a splash, especially if it's tied in with Sony's new push at a unified online experience -- and dare we hope for tablet remix of the Dash Internet Viewer (pictured above) based on the Chumby OS? Time will tell.

Sony catches tablet fever, wants to be an 'active player' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>chumbydashdash Internet viewerDashInternetViewerNobuyuki OnedaNobuyukiOnedasonytablettabletsThu, 04 Feb 2010 12:26:00 EST<![CDATA[MyFord Touch coming to 2011 Ford Focus]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/myford-touch-coming-to-2011-ford-focus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/myford-touch-coming-to-2011-ford-focus/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/12/myford-touch-coming-to-2011-ford-focus/#comments The 2010 Detroit Auto Show has just kicked off and Ford's plans for the 2011 Focus have been made official. While others might care more about the 155bhp or new six-speed dual-clutch transmission, we're best pleased by the inclusion of the MyFord touch control system. This setup was designed to drag the car dash into the modern touchscreen era, and our comprehensive hands-on revealed it to be a most impressive bit of tech. Two displays flank the analog speed gauge, but the pièce de résistance is an 8-inch, 800 x 480 optional screen landing in the center of the dash. Endued with a web browser, it'll connect via 3G or 4G modems and concurrently act as a WiFi hotspot. Add in a bunch of forthcoming apps and compatibility with any Bluetooth device, and you've got a tech lover's dream system. The next generation Focus should enter production near the end of 2010, giving us a full year to write a "vroom, vroom" app for our smartphones.

MyFord Touch coming to 2011 Ford Focus originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Dash gets down with Chumby and Bravia Internet video (hands-on) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>bravia internetbravia internet videoBraviaInternetBraviaInternetVideoCESces 2010CES 2010 videoCes2010Ces2010Videochumbydashhands-oninternet applianceInternetAppliancesonyWed, 06 Jan 2010 21:11:00 EST<![CDATA[Sony introduces Dash Internet Viewer touchscreen tablet (Update: it runs Chumby OS!)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sony-introduces-dash-internet-viewer-touchscreen-tablet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sony-introduces-dash-internet-viewer-touchscreen-tablet/http://www.engadget.com/2010/01/06/sony-introduces-dash-internet-viewer-touchscreen-tablet/#comments We've got another one, folks: Sony's doing a tablet. The Dash Internet Viewer is a touchscreen WiFi device which can be propped up like a digital photo frame or toted around the home like... a tablet. Still, a Chumby comparison might be more appropriate: the 7-inch device can run Chumby apps (there are over 1,000 free ones out there already), to which Sony will be adding its own Sony Music and Sony Pictures properties for movie trailers, music videos and so forth. The $199 unit can be stood on end or tilted quasi-flat for a variety of hands-free viewing angles, and works as an alarm clock, waking users up to the sweet sounds and visuals of internet videos. The Dash ships in April.

Update: We just confirmed that this device runs Chumby OS and is not portable (as in, there's no built-in battery). Rest assured, this is no slate / tablet rival -- in fact, it's more like a sophisticated alarm clock.

Gallery: Sony Dash press shots

Sony introduces Dash Internet Viewer touchscreen tablet (Update: it runs Chumby OS!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ATI's Radeon HD 5870 GPU has already taken its rightful place within a few of Alienware's newest desktops, but as with most every major GPU launch, a few of the smaller guys are also taking the opportunity to offer gamers the option to pick one up inside of a new rig. Maingear's Ephex, F131, Prelude, and Dash can all be ordered up right now with the staggeringly potent graphics card, and if none of those suit your fancy, CyberPower would be more than happy to have your business. In fact, it has squeezed the DirectX 11-friendly GPU into the Gamer Xtreme 4200 (starts at $999), Gamer Xtreme 5200 (starts at $1,393) and the AMD-based Gamer Dragon 9500 (starting at $927). Still on the hunt? iBuyPower has an eerily similar trio, though their lineup starts at just $819. Hit the read links below if you feel like putting together a system for kicks, but don't blame us when the order button presses itself.

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Maingear, CyberPower and iBuyPower gaming desktops pick up ATI Radeon HD 5870 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's already gone through more than its share of name changes, but it looks like Sprint's upcoming Samsung m850 Dash, most recently known as the Instinct S50, has now apparently found one that's stuck: the Instinct HD. No word if that means it'll actually handle HD video in one way or another, of course, nor is there any word on anything like a price or release date -- although with the FCC business out of the way, it seems like this one could be getting fully official sooner rather than later.

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It's already gone through more than its share of name changes, but it looks like Sprint's upcoming Samsung m850 Dash, most recently known as the Instinct S50, has now apparently found one that's stuck: the Instinct HD. No word if that means it'll actually handle HD video in one way or another, of course, nor is there any word on anything like a price or release date -- although with the FCC business out of the way, it seems like this one could be getting fully official sooner rather than later.

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Sprint's Samsung m850 Dash in the wild with sweet, action-packed motion blur originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 10 Aug 2009 19:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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