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[Watch-controlled robo-tot grasps small objects, the meaning of life (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/watch-controlled-robo-tot-grasps-small-objects-the-meaning-of-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/watch-controlled-robo-tot-grasps-small-objects-the-meaning-of-l/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/30/watch-controlled-robo-tot-grasps-small-objects-the-meaning-of-l/#comments It may seem like there's an abundance of robot news lately, but we're just trying to please our mechanical overlords deliver the latest in gadget and technology news. What we've got here is an Arduino-based robo-gripper that serves only to move around and use its 3D printed claws to grab tiny objects that we'd otherwise be too lazy to pick up ourselves. The robot, infused with a Texas Instruments CC1110 dev kit, is controlled using an accelerometer-based Chronos watch and can move in all directions by simply tilting the timepiece. If you want to take a gander at this little guy in action, check out the video past the break -- it's always warming to see humans having the upper hand against the machine.

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Watch-controlled robo-tot grasps small objects, the meaning of life (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 Mar 2011 18:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony outs CLM-V55 video monitor for interchangeable lens cameras originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5-incha33a55cameracamerasclip-onclm-v55digital camerasDigitalCamerasdisplaylcdlcd monitorLcdMonitormonitornex-vg10screensonysony clm-v55SonyClm-v55tiltvg10video monitorVideoMonitorwvgaThu, 13 Jan 2011 01:33:00 EST<![CDATA[iPhone meets Arduino, tilt joystick for mobile games results (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/iphone-meets-arduino-tilt-joystick-for-mobile-games-results-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/iphone-meets-arduino-tilt-joystick-for-mobile-games-results-vi/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/12/iphone-meets-arduino-tilt-joystick-for-mobile-games-results-vi/#comments Even though games like Infinity Blade can be great fun on the iPhone, there's no getting around the fact that touchscreen-centric, buttonless devices don't offer the best gaming ergonomics. A modding project gone horribly right, however, might just fix that right up for all of us. Shane Wighton set out to build a robot to try and beat his favorite iPhone game, replete with a webcam and an Arduino setup, but in the process of doing so he "just realized that [he'd] made a mechanism to play tilt based phone games with a joystick." Yes indeedy, one of the most awesome DIY gaming accessories was built by fluke as much as design. See it revolutionizing mobile gaming just after the break.

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iPhone meets Arduino, tilt joystick for mobile games results (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 02:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>arduinocontrolcontrollercontrolsdiygame robotGameRobothomemadeiphonejoystickmodmoddingrobotsuspensiontilttilt controlllerTiltControlllervideoWed, 12 Jan 2011 02:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Toshiba's new glasses-free 3D display tilts images and viewing angles your way (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/toshibas-new-glasses-free-3d-display-tilts-images-and-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/toshibas-new-glasses-free-3d-display-tilts-images-and-viewing/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/12/toshibas-new-glasses-free-3d-display-tilts-images-and-viewing/#comments Autostereoscopic (read: glasses-free) 3D screens sound like all the rage, but the narrow zones from which you can comfortably view their images have made them a dubious proposition. That's not stopping Toshiba Mobile Display, however, which recently came up with a novel idea for a self-adjusting display. By sticking a six-axis accelerometer in this 12.1-inch slate, the company can tilt the tablet's viewing angle as the tablet itself is tilted, letting viewers effectively look around 3D objects on screen, using software algorithms rather than the fancy lens-and-camera assembly that Microsoft's been prototyping. Toshiba figures it'll make a splash with e-tailers -- because who doesn't want to play with a prospective purchase in 3D space? -- but is mostly talking up the tech as a way to extend the limited 3D viewing angles of these sorts of displays. But enough jabber: see it for yourself after the break.

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3D3d display3D expo3D Expo 20103dDisplay3dExpo3dExpo2010accelerometerdisplayMotion sensingMotionSensingsix axissix-axisSixAxistilttilt sensorTiltSensortoshibatoshiba mobile displayToshibaMobileDisplayvideoSun, 12 Dec 2010 16:37:00 EST<![CDATA[App review: Rage HD (iPhone)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/rage-hd-review-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/rage-hd-review-iphone/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/19/rage-hd-review-iphone/#comments The iOS App Store might already have its fair share of addictive and compelling games on offer, but when John Carmack comes calling with his latest megatextured shoot-em-up, you've got to sit up and pay attention. Rage HD: Mutant Bash TV isn't so much a full-fledged game in its own right as it is a teaser for the forthcoming Rage FPS for the PC, and yet even in its pretty limited running time, it managed to woo and thrill us with its visceral gameplay and arresting visuals. It's easily the best-looking game we've yet seen on a mobile device and provides a fine demonstration of just how far Apple's hardware -- on the iPhone 4, iPad, and fourth-gen iPod touch -- can be pushed when some appropriately adroit hands are at the graphical controls. But, of course, games are supposed to be fun to play, not just to look at, so why not join us after the break to see how well Rage HD handles its mutant-bashing duties?

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App review: Rage HD (iPhone) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Nov 2010 14:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Meanwhile, in the Netherlands... Engine Software has developed a hitherto yet undisclosed method of motion sensitivity for the Nintendo DSi (which we're guessing utilizes the camera). That got your attention, right? Well, wait'll you get a load of this: the company has been kind enough to try the thing out on a game of Tilt -- on video. According to our friends at Joystiq, the company's currently working on a DSiWare title that incorporates the technique. See for yourself after the break.

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Engine Software develops DSi motion control technique, demos it on video originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>engine softwareEngineSoftwaremotion controlMotionControlnintendonintendo dsiNintendoDsitiltFri, 08 Jan 2010 03:01:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's HTC Tilt 2 coming October 18? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/atandts-htc-tilt-2-coming-october-18/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/atandts-htc-tilt-2-coming-october-18/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/atandts-htc-tilt-2-coming-october-18/#comments AT&T's official press materials might coyly say that the HTC Tilt 2 will launch "in the coming weeks," but we just noticed that an official Windows Mobile 6.5 PR blast we got from Microsoft lists Blue's take on the Touch Pro2 as launching October 18. Sounds about right, we'd say -- anyone planning to grab one?

Update: We were just sent an internal AT&T memo that says the Tilt 2 is actually being stocked and sold to business customers as of today, but that it won't go widely on sale until the 18th. So, our question stands, with an addendum -- anyone planning on pretending to a businessperson today in order to grab one?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattatt tiltatt tilt 2AttTiltAttTilt2htchtc tilthtc tilt2htc touch pro 2htc touch pro2HtcTiltHtcTilt2HtcTouchPro2launch dateLaunchDatemobiletilttouch protouch pro 2touch pro2TouchProTouchPro2windows mobilewindows mobile 6.5WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6.5Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:18:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T's HTC Tilt 2 coming October 18? (updated)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/atandts-htc-tilt-2-coming-october-18/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/atandts-htc-tilt-2-coming-october-18/http://www.engadget.com/2009/10/08/atandts-htc-tilt-2-coming-october-18/#comments AT&T's official press materials might coyly say that the HTC Tilt 2 will launch "in the coming weeks," but we just noticed that an official Windows Mobile 6.5 PR blast we got from Microsoft lists Blue's take on the Touch Pro2 as launching October 18. Sounds about right, we'd say -- anyone planning to grab one?

Update: We were just sent an internal AT&T memo that says the Tilt 2 is actually being stocked and sold to business customers as of today, but that it won't go widely on sale until the 18th. So, our question stands, with an addendum -- anyone planning on pretending to a businessperson today in order to grab one?

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 This "pre-launch" list of upcoming AT&T phones leaked out today, and it's pretty interesting -- in addition to the BlackBerry 9700, it also features the illusory Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60, which finally looks like it'll be coming to the US just a short 18 months after first being announced. Other notables include the HTC Tilt 2 and something called the HTC Pure, which Boy Genius Report says may be a variant of the Snap. No Android or webOS on this list, sadly, but hey -- the nüvifone is coming. Can you feel the excitement?

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 This "pre-launch" list of upcoming AT&T phones leaked out today, and it's pretty interesting -- in addition to the BlackBerry 9700, it also features the illusory Garmin-Asus nüvifone G60, which finally looks like it'll be coming to the US just a short 18 months after first being announced. Other notables include the HTC Tilt 2 and something called the HTC Pure, which Boy Genius Report says may be a variant of the Snap. No Android or webOS on this list, sadly, but hey -- the nüvifone is coming. Can you feel the excitement?

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It's one thing to see a Samsung Mondi and just imagine how sweet it'd feel between your palms, surfing on the blazing WiMAX superhighway whilst providing an almost dangerous level of satisfaction. It's another to see just how chunky / slim / ostentatiously lofty it is when sized up against its greatest competition. The good folks over at Pocketables took the time to disconnect for a few brief moments in order to photograph the 4G-capable MID alongside a few other mobile internet devices, smartphones, UMPCs and defunct wannabes. Heck, there's even a side-by-side with a stapler. Yeah, it's a can't miss piece, and it's all there for the taking in the read link.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>4gadvantageAdvantage X7501AdvantageX7501internet tabletInternetTabletMIDmobile internet deviceMobileInternetDevicemondimylo 2Mylo2n800n810samsungsamsung mondiSamsungMondisizesizedsizingtiltwimaxxperiaxperia x1XperiaX1Fri, 07 Aug 2009 07:13:00 EST<![CDATA[Oh, by the way: July 15, 2009]]>http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/15/oh-by-the-way-july-15-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/15/oh-by-the-way-july-15-2009/http://www.engadget.com/2009/07/15/oh-by-the-way-july-15-2009/#commentsHere's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of mobile for Wednesday, July 15th, 2009:
  • Pantech's SKY division has announced the IM-S480S "Tilt" flip for the South Korean market to be offered through carrier SK Telecom. It's a fairly ordinary phone -- 2 megapixel camera, microSD expansion -- but it apparently gets its name from its curved halves (how that evokes a name like "Tilt," we're not exactly sure) and features a trick LED bar above the keypad that can be used to indicate download progress and the like.
  • Samsung has rolled out a so-called Elegant Edition of its S7350 slider in Hong Kong. It's pink and comes with a quilted pink leather pouch, so... you know, you'd better really be into pink. It also features customized "smart seasonal wallpaper" that'll change based on seasons and calendar events. [Via Unwired View]
  • It looks like BlackBerry OS 5.0 will get tabbed browsing, a feature that's become virtually standard across smartphone platforms (and has even started to invade the upper dumbphone echelon recently).
  • The just-announced Sony Ericsson C905a for AT&T has already started to filter into some retail locations ahead of its July 19 release, so don't give up if you've got an unquenchable, urgent yearning for this thing.

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[Via Unwired View]

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With Stewart Filmscreen and OmniMount doling out all new motorized mounts for CEDIA, we reckoned it was only a matter of time before Sanus hollered "me too!" Right on cue, the VisionMount LT25 has been revealed, boasting aluminum alloy rails and high-grade ABS decorative end caps, a weight of just 3.5-pounds and post-installation height and leveling adjustments. The device can handle HDTVs from 30- to 60-inches in size (up to 175-pounds), and best of all, the $219.99 price tag won't sting too awfully bad when picking one up in black or silver.

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It leaked ages ago, but the Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrade for your beloved Tilt is now ever so slightly more legit now that it's made an official appearance on HTC's support site. The big draws here are Video Share support, reconfigurability for the push-to-talk button, and all the other spoils that come with the WinMo 6.1 we know and love, tolerate, or hate, depending on your disposition.

[Via MobileBurn and WMExperts, thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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The good news: HTC's prepping to officially launch a Windows Mobile 6.1 update for its TyTN II any day (or week, or month) now. The better news: you can get it now. The bad news: although there are some video performance tweaks in place, they aren't exactly revolutionary -- and it's still not true video acceleration. The worst news: AT&T's Tilt update will apparently follow on at some nebulous point in the future. Got all that? So if you're lucky enough to be sporting an unbranded Kaiser of some sort, why wait? Grab the update from MoDaCo and let us know how it treats you.

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As the bar for really, truly ripping another product off gets ratcheted up, leave it to Awang to make sure it keeps pace. The A9000 handset makes no attempt to veil itself from being seen as the impostor that it truly is, featuring the same QWERTY keypad, general design and tilt-ability as the long-established AT&T Tilt. Judging by the looks of things, those not ashamed with carrying around a Class-A wannabe will find Windows Mobile ("or similar") under the hood, a T-Flash expansion slot, built-in camera and a lovely stylus for good measure. We've seen creativity get slapped in the face before, but this is a bona fide low blow.

[Thanks, Steve]

Gallery: TV mobile AwangA9000

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As the bar for really, truly ripping another product off gets ratcheted up, leave it to Awang to make sure it keeps pace. The A9000 handset makes no attempt to veil itself from being seen as the impostor that it truly is, featuring the same QWERTY keypad, general design and tilt-ability as the long-established AT&T Tilt. Judging by the looks of things, those not ashamed with carrying around a Class-A wannabe will find Windows Mobile ("or similar") under the hood, a T-Flash expansion slot, built-in camera and a lovely stylus for good measure. We've seen creativity get slapped in the face before, but this is a bona fide low blow.

[Thanks, Steve]

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For smartphone owners, firmware updates are like little Festivus presents: they're usually free to you, they're given to you by someone you love, and make your life just a little warmer and fuzzier. Alright, all three of those points are stretches, but come on, it's still just a little exciting, isn't it? AT&T's mighty Tilt has just been gifted with a new ROM that provides -- and we quote -- enhanced Bluetooth performance, DTMF tones on the QWERTY keyboard, improvements in overall performance and stability, and a newer Windows Mobile 6 AKU, this one versioned 0.4.4. Let us know how it goes, people!

[Via Mobility Site]

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HTC pushes out new AT&T Tilt ROM originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atandtattbreaking newsBreakingNewshtcmobileromtiltupdateupgradewindows mobileWindowsMobileFri, 15 Feb 2008 17:59:00 EST<![CDATA[Chime in on the HTC video driver controversy over at Engadget!]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/chime-in-on-the-htc-video-driver-controversy-over-at-engadget/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/chime-in-on-the-htc-video-driver-controversy-over-at-engadget/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/chime-in-on-the-htc-video-driver-controversy-over-at-engadget/#comments It's pretty clear that HTC's stance on the lack of ATI Imageon video drivers in recent devices has caused quite a stir over here at the Mob, so we thought some of you would be interested in heading over to Engadget classic to voice your opinions in poll form. This seems to be a somewhat divisive issue, so your input would be greatly appreciated. Also, feel free to take part in the burgeoning comment thread: gotta keep the pressure on, right?

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Chime in on the HTC video driver controversy over at Engadget! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 10:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amdaticontroversyhtcmobilepollpollsqualcommtilttytn iiTytnIivideo driversVideoDriversWed, 23 Jan 2008 10:09:00 EST<![CDATA[Poll: Did HTC mishandle the video driver controversy?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/poll-how-did-htc-mishandle-the-video-driver-controversy/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/poll-how-did-htc-mishandle-the-video-driver-controversy/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/23/poll-how-did-htc-mishandle-the-video-driver-controversy/#comments In case you haven't been following all the drama over at Engadget Mobile, Taiwanese smartphone kingpin HTC is seeing a rather unexpected customer backlash over sub-par video playback in recent devices employing Qualcomm's MSM7xxx chipsets -- apparently, handsets like the popular TyTN II and Touch Cruise were purposely shipped without drivers that would take advantage of the embedded ATI Imageon acceleration hardware. And now, instead of issuing a mea culpa or at least providing the drivers for a small fee, HTC has basically suggested in a recent statement that consumers will need to upgrade to future products if they want "high-resolution video support." Obviously customers are outraged, with the statement only fueling further talk of a class action lawsuit.

We think it's time for the Engadget community at large to weigh in on this snowballing controversy: what (if anything) should HTC have done differently in order to maintain the proactive, customer-friendly image that it has up to this point been known for?

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Poll: Did HTC mishandle the video driver controversy? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Shifting eyes, sweaty palms, restless legs -- yep, you're about at wit's end waiting to find a Tilt show up on your local AT&T shop's shelves. Shuffle up next to your countless brethren in the same boat, have a seat, and take a gander at our quick take over on Engadget Mobile, why don't you? Should go a long way toward holding you over 'til the Tilt's Friday launch!

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Engadget Mobile checks out the AT&T Tilt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What can we say? The Tilt, like the Kaiser upon which it's based, is the ultimate execution of Windows Mobile 6 in this form factor. It's not for everyone, of course; Windows Mobile is the same old, cranky curmudgeon here that is is everywhere else -- and as anyone who's used version 6 knows, it's nothing more than 5 in a fresh set of clothes. That being said, HTC has done a great job of sprucing up the joint with a sprinkling of add-ins that make the OS more usable, while AT&T brings goodies like TeleNav, AT&T Music, and Cellular Video to the table. The hardware, though, is where this sucker shines. The Tilt has singlehandedly renewed our faith in HTC's ability to make exquisitely engineered devices, feeling utterly rock solid despite its relatively complex slide-tilt mechanism. It's heavy, but comfortably (and reassuringly) so, not to the point of annoyance, and the dark color scheme with black chrome nav keys looks better than we'd expected. One beef we expect some folks will have is with the Tilt's pudge -- it ain't the thinnest device in the world, about the same as the N95 (see the comparo shots in the gallery) -- but if you can get past that, this thing is the Windows Mobile device to have. For the moment, anyhow!

Gallery: Hands-on with the AT&T Tilt

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Hands-on with the AT&T Tilt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bringing all of the HTC Kaiser's joy to AT&T, the Tilt has finally been set for an October 5 launch. Besides the obvious feature of a tilting display -- hence the name -- the spec sheet reveals a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, HSDPA, stereo Bluetooth, Windows Mobile 6 Professional (the first AT&T device to officially rock it -- can ya believe it?), microSDHC slot for cards up to 32GB, WiFi, an integrated GPS receiver, and BlackBerry Connect support. Last time we checked, that pretty much covers the "superphone" checklist. Grab it starting Friday for $299.99 on contract after the full suite of rebates has been applied. Follow the break for a bonus shot of the Tilt in its upright and locked position!

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The AT&T Tilt, October 5 for $299.99 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Bringing all of the HTC Kaiser's joy to AT&T, the Tilt has finally been set for an October 5 launch. Besides the obvious feature of a tilting display -- hence the name -- the spec sheet reveals a 3 megapixel autofocus camera, HSDPA, stereo Bluetooth, Windows Mobile 6 Professional (the first AT&T device to officially rock it -- can ya believe it?), microSDHC slot for cards up to 32GB, WiFi, an integrated GPS receiver, and BlackBerry Connect support. Last time we checked, that pretty much covers the "superphone" checklist. Grab it starting Friday for $299.99 on contract after the full suite of rebates has been applied. Follow the break for a bonus shot of the Tilt in its upright and locked position!

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The AT&T Tilt, October 5 for $299.99 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Oct 2007 00:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We figure this website wasn't intended for public consumption -- either that, or we're all invited to the "2007 National Launch Tour" for the imminently available AT&T Tilt, and we should be speaking to our regional sales managers immediately to confirm our eligibility. The picture here looks pretty much like what we'd seen of the HTC Kaiser variant in the wild, confirming that the front cam is gone (no surprise), though it's a little chubbier looking than we thought, yeah? Or is it just us? Anyway, the site gives nary a clue about when we might actually be able to get a Tilt in our hands simply by walking into a store, but happily, everything we've heard still points to an October launch. Now if you'll excuse us, we're going to go track down our regional sales manager.

[Thanks, regenC]

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Internal AT&T site foretells Tilt launch originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 17:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We figure this website wasn't intended for public consumption -- either that, or we're all invited to the "2007 National Launch Tour" for the imminently available AT&T Tilt, and we should be speaking to our regional sales managers immediately to confirm our eligibility. The picture here looks pretty much like what we'd seen of the HTC Kaiser variant in the wild, confirming that the front cam is gone (no surprise), though it's a little chubbier looking than we thought, yeah? Or is it just us? Anyway, the site gives nary a clue about when we might actually be able to get a Tilt in our hands simply by walking into a store, but happily, everything we've heard still points to an October launch. Now if you'll excuse us, we're going to go track down our regional sales manager.

[Thanks, regenC]

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It looks like that purported first pic of AT&T's version of the HTC Kaiser, dubbed the "Tilt," wasn't entirely on the mark but, as you can see from the shot of the real deal above, it wasn't too far off either. One of the most noticeable changes is a new silver dialpad of questionable taste, which sorta matches the seemingly shinier than usual navigation keys on the face of the device. Also, if you squint hard enough you'll see that there's an option to "Get TeleNav," which means that you won't be getting TomTom, and also likely means that you'll need a data connection to use it. Hit up the read link below for a few more pics courtesy of HowardForums member "jlczl."

Update: It looks like that delay we'd heard about might be for real, at least if retailer Negri Electronics is to be believed. It's now listing the Tilt with an expected in stock date of October 23rd, which is a fair bit later than the September 30th date it was quoting earlier.

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AT&T's "Tilt" Kaiser variation spotted in the wild originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Sep 2007 10:51:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like that purported first pic of AT&T's version of the HTC Kaiser, dubbed the "Tilt," wasn't entirely on the mark but, as you can see from the shot of the real deal above, it wasn't too far off either. One of the most noticeable changes is a new silver dialpad of questionable taste, which sorta matches the seemingly shinier than usual navigation keys on the face of the device. Also, if you squint hard enough you'll see that there's an option to "Get TeleNav," which means that you won't be getting TomTom, and also likely means that you'll need a data connection to use it. Hit up the read link below for a few more pics courtesy of HowardForums member "jlczl."

Update: It looks like that delay we'd heard about might be for real, at least if retailer Negri Electronics is to be believed. It's now listing the Tilt with an expected in stock date of October 23rd, which is a fair bit later than the September 30th date it was quoting earlier.

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Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>attatt tiltAttTilthtc kaiserHtcKaiserin the wildInTheWildkaisertiltFri, 28 Sep 2007 10:51:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T Tilt delayed a few weeks?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/atandt-tilt-delayed-a-few-weeks/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/atandt-tilt-delayed-a-few-weeks/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/atandt-tilt-delayed-a-few-weeks/#commentsUnlocked Kaisers are already available from your friendly local importer (and yes, it rocks, by the way), but if on-contract AT&T pricing is more to your liking, the wait may have just gotten a little longer. We're hearing unconfirmed reports that the 8925 Tilt -- AT&T's branded version of the Kaiser -- has been pushed back a few weeks from its September 25 release window thanks to some pesky network certification issues. You know, those tests that cause a phone mentioned in December of one year to be released late the following year (pardon if we sound bitter). Anyway, the phones have apparently been shipped back to HTC for some last-minute rejiggering; with any luck, we'll still see 'em before October's out if the rumor's true. If this ends up being nothing more than a case of a few misinformed AT&T reps, though, make sure to bring enough cash on your shopping trip next Tuesday for both the Tilt and Halo 3, k?

[Thanks, John L.]

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AT&T Tilt delayed a few weeks? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8925attcellphonehtckaiserphonerumortiltwindowswindows mobilewindows mobile 6WindowsMobileWindowsMobile6wm6Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[AT&T Tilt delayed a few weeks?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/atandt-tilt-delayed-a-few-weeks/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/atandt-tilt-delayed-a-few-weeks/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/atandt-tilt-delayed-a-few-weeks/#commentsUnlocked Kaisers are already available from your friendly local importer (and yes, it rocks, by the way), but if on-contract AT&T pricing is more to your liking, the wait may have just gotten a little longer. We're hearing unconfirmed reports that the 8925 Tilt -- AT&T's branded version of the Kaiser -- has been pushed back a few weeks from its September 25 release window thanks to some pesky network certification issues. You know, those tests that cause a phone mentioned in December of one year to be released late the following year (pardon if we sound bitter). Anyway, the phones have apparently been shipped back to HTC for some last-minute rejiggering; with any luck, we'll still see 'em before October's out if the rumor's true. If this ends up being nothing more than a case of a few misinformed AT&T reps, though, make sure to bring enough cash on your shopping trip next Tuesday for both the Tilt and Halo 3, k?

[Thanks, John L.]

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AT&T Tilt delayed a few weeks? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>8925atandtattdelayedgegsmhsdpahtckaisermobilerumortiltumtswindows mobilewindowsmobileFri, 21 Sep 2007 17:25:00 EST<![CDATA[Updated look at AT&T's upcoming launches]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/updated-look-at-atandts-upcoming-launches/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/updated-look-at-atandts-upcoming-launches/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/21/updated-look-at-atandts-upcoming-launches/#commentsWe've just been tipped on a fresh roadmap for AT&T's fall launches, and goodness, there's a little something for everyone in here! Note that these are order dates, subject to change -- not necessarily in-store dates -- so your mileage may vary trying to grab these devices on the dates you see here. First up, LG rolls out the CG180 and CU515 "Chiwoo" on October 2. Nokia adds another color for the 6555 on October 11, red, which we think will suite it quite nicely. Speaking of new colors, Sony Ericsson brings a black version of the W580i on October 9. The Pantech Duo -- a device we suspect many folks are getting fired up over -- should hit on the same day. From Motorola, the Q9 Global becomes orderable just a few days from now, September 25, alongside the Tilt from HTC. UTStarcom outs the AMOI-sourced 5700 on October 9, giving folks a low cost (albeit non-3G) Windows Mobile option. RIM gets busy with the Curve 8310 on October 4, effectively sunsetting the original 8300 by adding GPS into the mix. On the data modem side, Sierra and Option will both be contributing HSUPA devices in October. Let's hear it for speedy uploads! Follow the break for the full roadmap.

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Updated look at AT&T's upcoming launches originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>5700655583108925atandtattblackberrycg180cu515curveedgeericssongsmhsdpahtckaiserlgmobilemotomotorolanokiaoptionotherspantechpantech duoPantechDuoq9q9 globalQ9Globalq9hresearch in motionresearchinmotionrimsierrasierra wirelessSierraWirelesssmt5700sonysony ericssonSonyEricssontiltumtsutstarcomw580iwindows mobilewindowsmobileFri, 21 Sep 2007 16:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Tilt, Duo, Inferno, and Q9h to blow out AT&T's October?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/tilt-duo-inferno-and-q9h-to-blow-out-atandts-october/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/tilt-duo-inferno-and-q9h-to-blow-out-atandts-october/http://www.engadget.com/2007/09/11/tilt-duo-inferno-and-q9h-to-blow-out-atandts-october/#commentsThese are all devices we know folks have been waiting for, so we're delighted to finally hear some whipsers that launch windows are being put in place. First up, the AT&T Tilt -- alias 8925, alias Kaiser -- is rumored to be priced at $299 on a two-year or $374 on a one-year agreement. The Pantech Duo, which Amazon jumped the gun on over the weekend, will be launching for $199 on a two-year, which makes the Amazon pricing a bargain already. The Nokia 6555 "Inferno" gets priced at $49.99 on contract -- a steal for a sharp lookin' 3G flip, we figure. Last but not least, the Motorola Q9 global finally materializes for a cool $299, putting it head to head with the Tilt. All four of these are supposedly scheduled for shipment to stores on October 1, making for a very interesting month. Everyone know which of the four they're choosing yet?

[Thanks, Amy K.]

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Tilt, Duo, Inferno, and Q9h to blow out AT&T's October? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Sep 2007 14:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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In case there was any lingering doubt that AT&T would pick up the Kaiser as the successor to its 8525, this should put all those nasty thoughts to rest. Paul from MoDaCo has noticed that HTC's US site now rocks a guide to setting up BlackBerry Connect on the AT&T 8925 "Tilt," confirming several notable things: one, that AT&T is getting the device, two, that it's called the Tilt and its model number is 8925, and three, that it'll support BlackBerry Connect. Sadly, HTC's apparent misstep (or clever leak designed to get us all foaming at the mouth, depending on how you look at it) reveals nothing about a Tilt release date, but we've gotta think it's coming before too long now.

[Via MoDaCo]

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HTC website leaks AT&T Tilt, BlackBerry Connect support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 08:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering how much amusement can be had by using the MacBook Pro's accelerometers for completely unintended purposes, it stands to reason that hacking into the iPhone's sensors would be a virtually endless font of entertainment. It also stood to reason that it was just a matter of time before the ever-persistent hacking community broke its determined way into said sensors, and sure enough, here we have it. Like the successful coder says, the power of the iPhone's 3-axis accelerometer is largely untapped in the OS itself, so it'll be great fun to see what sorts of crazy business the homebrew folks can dream up. Get to work, everyone! Check the full video after the break.

[Thanks, bharvey]

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iPhone's tilt sensor hacked originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2007 22:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Considering how much amusement can be had by using the MacBook Pro's accelerometers for completely unintended purposes, it stands to reason that hacking into the iPhone's sensors would be a virtually endless font of entertainment. It also stood to reason that it was just a matter of time before the ever-persistent hacking community broke its determined way into said sensors, and sure enough, here we have it. Like the successful coder says, the power of the iPhone's 3-axis accelerometer is largely untapped in the OS itself, so it'll be great fun to see what sorts of crazy business the homebrew folks can dream up. Get to work, everyone! Check the full video after the break.

[Thanks, bharvey]

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Xbox 360 owners feeling left out of all the motion-sensitive fun PS3 and Wii owners are currently having can finally breathe easy... and then break out their wallets. Talismoon's Tiltboard mod is due to ship next week for an estimated $39.99 -- a number that doesn't include a controller or the soldering iron you'll need to install it. The board features adjustments for tilt sensitivity, y-axis orientation, and zero level, but unless there's a setting that ports WarioWare to the 360, we're missing the point.

[Via Xbox 360 Fanboy]

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Talismoon ready to ship the Tiltboard 360 controller mod next week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 16:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It's honestly not too often that these homegrown DIY efforts actually end up going big, but just as it was predicted, the tiltBoard 360 is legit. Talismoon has officially released the second generation of the tilt sensitivity add-in for the Xbox 360 controller, which is supposedly "easier to use" than Sony's SIXAXIS. The board comes pre-loaded with tiltTune technology, which purportedly allows gamers to adjust the tilt sensitivity, tweak the 0-degree point, invert the Y-axis, and even deactivate the tilt feature if you should desire. Unfortunately, this iteration is still not a simple drop-in mod, as you'll be busting out the soldering iron for no fewer than seven wires. Still, for those not afraid to their hands dirty, the next-gen tiltBoard 360 will be shipping later this month.

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Talismoon unveils second generation tiltBoard 360 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 09 Jun 2007 21:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Team Xtender's XCM BestTilt Xbox 360 mod caught on tape originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 May 2007 18:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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USB BB gun sports barrel-mounted webcam, ensures home security originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 Apr 2007 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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