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You might say the week is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workweek, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Weekly Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 7 days -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

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]]> androidgooglehtchtc oneHtcOneifixitmodern worldModernWorldmotorolanascarpebblesxswtdrtexting Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:50:00 -0400 21|20501458 <![CDATA[The racing line: Exploring NASCAR's technological dichotomy]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/13/exploring-nascars-technological-dichotomy/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/13/exploring-nascars-technological-dichotomy/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/13/exploring-nascars-technological-dichotomy/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

DNP The racing line Exploring NASCAR's technological dichotomy

His car was sent spinning skyward. Two tires, an engine and a cloud of other components found their way through the safety fence, injuring 28 spectators who were sitting trackside. When all was still, Kyle Larson's blue and white #32 Chevrolet Camaro was nearly ripped in half. This incident, which took place in the Nationwide race the day before the Daytona 500, plus NASCAR's seemingly knee-jerk actions to try and remove user-submitted footage of the crash from YouTube, painted for many the picture of a sport woefully ignorant of the times.

The truth, however, is rather different. The V8-powered machines that circle endlessly, fruitlessly on-track are built with a flagrant disregard for, and indeed a stubborn reluctance toward, modern technology. However, the organizing body that governs those cars and will host nearly 40 events spread over 10 months this year is anything but oblivious. In many ways NASCAR is the most technologically progressive motorsport body on the planet.

Gallery: Behind the scenes at the Daytona 500

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You might say the day is never really done in consumer technology news. Your workday, however, hopefully draws to a close at some point. This is the Daily Roundup on Engadget, a quick peek back at the top headlines for the past 24 hours -- all handpicked by the editors here at the site. Click on through the break, and enjoy.

]]> attengadget expandEngadgetExpandgoogle glassGoogleGlassmwcnascarPhone unlockingPhoneUnlockingserver issuesServerIssuessimcitytdr Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:50:00 -0500 21|20495492 <![CDATA[Distro Issue 81: Exploring NASCAR's technological dichotomy]]> http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/08/distro-issue-81-nascar-daytona-500/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/08/distro-issue-81-nascar-daytona-500/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/03/08/distro-issue-81-nascar-daytona-500/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Distro Issue 81 The hunt for tech at NASCAR's Daytona 500

Despite adopting new hardware like the Gen-6 car, NASCAR has been reluctant to embrace the high tech when it comes to other facets of the sport. In the latest issue of our tablet mag, we visit Daytona to take a look at the split between history and progress that dominates the sport spawned by bootleggers. Before the checkered flag waves, Eyes-On has a glance at the Wacom Intuos5 touch, Brad Molen wraps up a month with the BlackBerry Z10 and IRL returns with a look at our personal wares. Buckle those seat belts, and head to the repository of your choosing to snag a copy for your slate.

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]]> 81DaytonaDaytona500DistroEngadgetEngadgetDistrohdpostcrossIssue81mobilepostcrossNASCAR Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:30:00 -0500 21|20493444 <![CDATA[Toyota Racing Development puts Microsoft Surface in the NASCAR pit lane]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/toyota-windows-8/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/toyota-windows-8/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/12/17/toyota-windows-8/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

DNP Toyota Racing Development puts Microsoft Surface in the NASCAR pit lane

If you've ever been in the cockpit of a race car you know that there's not a lot of room to maneuver in there -- even if you're hustling around one of the oversized sedans colloquially referred to as "stock cars." So, when Toyota Racing Development engineers developed a Windows 7 application called TRD Race Strategy for use among their NASCAR-affiliated teams, they had a bit of a problem. Even when it was installed on a slinky Ultrabook, drivers had to climb out of the car if they wanted to use the app to look at timing data and punch in handling issues. When you're wearing a six-point harness plus various connections for cooling, drinks and communications, getting in and out can be a bit of a hassle.

Enter Windows 8 and a new generation of tablet PCs that, conveniently, drivers can hand in and out of the cockpit without even taking off the window nets. With some help from Microsoft, TRD has ported the app to Win 8 and RT and have begun using the Surface with Windows RT, allowing drivers to tap away at problem corners and analyze their lap times without unbuckling. Sadly, though, they're not allowed to see much else, as NASCAR bans nearly all forms of telemetry -- and, just about anything else resembling modern technology. RAB Racing, a Nationwide Series entrant, is the first team to deploy this system in the pits, but we'd expect to see this app making a trip to the Sprint Cup big leagues next year. First fuel injection, now tablets in NASCAR. What's next, independent rear suspension?

Gallery: TRD Race Strategy Windows RT app

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]]> microsoftnascarsurfacesurfacerttoyotatrdwindows8 Mon, 17 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500 21|20403926 <![CDATA[Twitter airs first TV spot during NASCAR, implores racing fans to discover the magic of hashtags]]> http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/twitter-airs-first-tv-spot-during-nascar-implores-racing-fans-t/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/twitter-airs-first-tv-spot-during-nascar-implores-racing-fans-t/ http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/11/twitter-airs-first-tv-spot-during-nascar-implores-racing-fans-t/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Given #thescope with which Twitter has #invadedpopularculture, it may come as a shock to realize that the company hasn't really ventured too far into the world of television advertising -- but then, it seems that it's been doing a pretty good job getting enough #freeadvertising as is. Clearly the folks at Twitter saw an untapped resource in the form of the #NASCAR audience, using the weekend's race to launch its first TV #adcampaign, revolving around fittingly pithy spots capped off with the TWITTER.COM/#NASCAR URL, which redirects to a landing page for the weekend's festivities. Relive the #thrilloftherace with a slew of Twitter ads #afterthebreak.

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]]> adadsadvertisingcommercialhashtagnascarracingtvtv adtv adsTvAdTvAdstwittervideo Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:34:00 -0400 21|20255776 <![CDATA[Telestream announces Instant Replay system for NASCAR officials, gets the checkered HD flag]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/telestream-announces-instant-replay-system-for-nascar-officials/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/telestream-announces-instant-replay-system-for-nascar-officials/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/15/telestream-announces-instant-replay-system-for-nascar-officials/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

You may not love NASCAR or understand the sheer thrill of watching cars drive in circles for several hundred laps, but you've got to respect the technology. Today, Telesteam announced its Instant Replay system for NASCAR race officials. The multichannel video player, which will debut at the start of the 2012 race season, provides instant capture and display of up to 18 high-definition 720p camera feeds and will allow officials to quickly view detailed information about on-track aspects of the race. The system uses Telestream's Pipeline HD video capture system to simultaneously acquire multiple camera feeds in Apple ProRes 720p as well as other HD and SD formats before delivering them to shared storage. Once captured, the video streams can be viewed from different camera angles with quick locations being customized for each race. Telestream will be demoing the instant Replay system at the Sports Video Group's League Technology Summit in New York City this week, and to celebrate, the governor has mandated that all vehicles make only left turns through Sunday. Kidding.

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]]> 720pApple ProResApple ProRes 720pAppleProresAppleProres720pHDhdpostminihigh definitionHighDefinitionInstant ReplayInstantReplayNASCARNASCAR officialsNascarOfficialsSDSports Video Groups League Technology SummitSportsVideoGroupsLeagueTechnologySummitTelestreamvideovideo feedvideo feedsVideoFeedVideoFeeds Thu, 15 Dec 2011 20:08:00 -0500 21|20128786 <![CDATA[Sprint's Fared Adib: we made a conscious decision to scale back bloatware on smartphones]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/sprints-fared-adib-we-made-a-conscious-decision-to-scale-back/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/sprints-fared-adib-we-made-a-conscious-decision-to-scale-back/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/19/sprints-fared-adib-we-made-a-conscious-decision-to-scale-back/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If you've ever wondered what companies take your advice (read: complaints) to heart, here's yet another one that is: Sprint. Recently, HTC received oodles of praise from a minuscule-but-passionate group of folks who appreciate the company's stance on unlocking its bootloaders, and today we learned that folks at The Now Network made a similarly impressive change after hearing yet another enthusiastic sect... our readers. If you'll recall, Sprint's VP of Product Development Fared Adib appeared on the November 2010 episode of The Engadget Show, and it was during that appearance that he heard a rather shrill cry of users begging for a smaller amount of "bloatware," or at the very least, bloatware that users could customize or outright remove. For those unfamiliar with the term, it generally refers to applications that are preloaded onto devices from the carrier; by and large, these clutter up the application grid, and many power users aren't exactly enthralled by any carrier-imposed OS changes.

In speaking at length today with Adib during a Sprint campus walkthrough, he confessed that he jetted back from NYC and immediately informed his team that the bloatware needed to go. To quote: "Ben, we've got to get rid of these preloaded apps on our devices. A lot of customers don't want this." You may have noticed a dearth of those very apps on the EVO 3D, and according to Fared, customer feedback on the newly cleaned slate has been overwhelmingly positive. We inquired on whether this approach would be pushed across the company's product spectrum, and he seemed eager to admit that it would. In fact, Sprint's taking quite the different approach internally than some folks may be used to. It's effectively trying to get out of the way in as many areas as possible, and in turn, litter your future phones with as little content as possible. In fact, he's pushing to make whatever programs Sprint does preload user-removable, and it's a mantra we can only hope other carriers latch onto. Nothing against NASCAR, of course, but having the ability to burn rubber in our own way is definitely preferred.

P.S. - This slide was just one of many, and is definitely not a comprehensive view of partners and plans. We were specifically informed to not read into it as a solo slide.

]]> androidbloatwarecdmaFared AdibFaredAdibmobile osMobileOsnascarsmartphonesoftwaresprintsprint tvSprintTvwimax Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:38:00 -0400 21|19995175 <![CDATA[World's largest HD screen makes its debut tonight during NASCAR All-Star race]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/worlds-largest-hd-screen-makes-its-debut-tonight-during-nascar/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/worlds-largest-hd-screen-makes-its-debut-tonight-during-nascar/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/21/worlds-largest-hd-screen-makes-its-debut-tonight-during-nascar/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Keep your (reasonably sized) HDTV tuned to Speed Network this evening to check out the world's largest HD screen for yourself, when it makes its debut during the festivities for the NASCAR Sprint Cup All-Star Race. According to a tweet by the Charlotte Motor Speedway the debut should happen at about 6:50 p.m., and the main event race is scheduled to start around 9 p.m. Panasonic and CMS partnered on the new screen and are paying for it by splitting advertising revenue including ads that will appear during the race and promotions like the History Channel's sponsorship of a NASCAR Nationwide race next week. We've already seen virtual racing on the screen when Dale Earnhardt Jr. played some iRacing on it but tonight is the first time the 16,000 square foot 720p LED screen will see real racing action.

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]]> all-starcharlotte motor speedwayCharlotteMotorSpeedwayhdmotorsportsnascarracingspeedspeed networkSpeedNetworksportssprint cup seriesSprintCupSeries Sat, 21 May 2011 17:54:00 -0400 21|19946638 <![CDATA[Charlotte Motor Speedway and its huge HD screen will host the Top Gear 300 in May]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/charlotte-motor-speedway-and-its-huge-hd-screen-will-host-the-to/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/charlotte-motor-speedway-and-its-huge-hd-screen-will-host-the-to/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/28/charlotte-motor-speedway-and-its-huge-hd-screen-will-host-the-to/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Answering the question of what to do with its massive high definition display, the Charlotte Motor Speedway has teamed up with the History Channel to sponsor its first NASCAR Nationwide race on the schedule, now dubbed the Top Gear 300. During the race, clips from the upcoming second season will play on the 200 foot wide display, although we doubt even that could bring it up to par with the UK version. Still, we'll see what the new season of Top Gear USA has in store, and what it's like to see such a massive screen at a racetrack May 28th.

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]]> biggest hd screenBiggestHdScreencharlotte motor speedwayCharlotteMotorSpeedwayhdhistorynascarnascar nationwideNascarNationwideraceingracetrackscoreboardtop gear usaTopGearUsa Mon, 28 Mar 2011 14:54:00 -0400 21|19893365 <![CDATA[Panasonic, Charlotte Motor Speedway team up for the biggest HD screen ever]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-charlotte-motor-speedway-team-up-for-the-biggest-hd-s/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-charlotte-motor-speedway-team-up-for-the-biggest-hd-s/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/23/panasonic-charlotte-motor-speedway-team-up-for-the-biggest-hd-s/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It's been a bad week for Jerry Jones. Not only are the Cowboys 0-2, but Panasonic and Charlotte Motor Speedway have announced plans to take away his record for the largest HD video screen anywhere. Scheduled to debut in May 2011, the 720p, 16,000 sq ft (200 feet wide, 80 feet tall, 165,000 lbs, more specs are in the press release after the break) LED video wall will be installed along the backstretch between turns 2 and 3 at the race track allowing fans seated on the frontstretch to still see drivers shake and bake all the way around the track. A quick perusal of Wikipedia's list of top videoboards reminds of former contenders for the title -- massive screens at stadiums hosting the Kansas City Royals, Tokyo horse racing, Longhorns football and Miami Dolphins will all drop one more notch on the list.

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]]> biggestcharlottecharlotte motor speedwayCharlotteMotorSpeedwayhdhdtvlargestlednascarpanasonicracingrecordscoreboardstock carStockCar Thu, 23 Sep 2010 18:27:00 -0400 21|19645807 <![CDATA[NASA set to send Juno 'armored tank' spacecraft to Jupiter]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/nasa-set-to-send-juno-armored-tank-spacecraft-to-jupiter/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/nasa-set-to-send-juno-armored-tank-spacecraft-to-jupiter/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/08/09/nasa-set-to-send-juno-armored-tank-spacecraft-to-jupiter/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

NASA is gearing up to send an "armored tank" spacecraft called Juno to Jupiter this month, after several delays and reschedulings. The environment that Juno is to face will be one of the most treacherous any spacecraft has ever endured -- so Juno has all sorts of special features, such as a radiation vault, a protective shield to protect it from Jupiter's insanely radiation-heavy environs. An invisible force field surrounds Jupiter (a less powerful one also surrounds our own planet) which is heavy with high energy particles to shield it from highly charged particles which shoot off the sun. The mission will result in Juno orbiting Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, for 15 months. Scientists have also devised a route that should shelter the craft from spending extended periods of time in the harshest zones. Juno's trip will also be the first ever solar powered mission to Jupiter.

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]]> altexplorationgovernmentjunojupiterlockheed martinLockheedMartinnascarsolarsolar powerSolarPowerspacespace explorationSpaceExplorationunited statesUnitedStatesus Mon, 09 Aug 2010 07:27:00 -0400 21|19585602 <![CDATA[Comcast, Time Warner, Bright House pick up Coke Zero 400 3D broadcast]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/comcast-time-warner-bright-house-pick-up-coke-zero-400-3d-broa/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/comcast-time-warner-bright-house-pick-up-coke-zero-400-3d-broa/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/24/comcast-time-warner-bright-house-pick-up-coke-zero-400-3d-broa/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Looks like Turner Sports has no problem sharing its first NASCAR 3D broadcast, and as a result Comcast, Bright House Networks and Time Warner are all on board for the July 3 Coke Zero 400 race. Already announced for DirecTV and internet streaming, the night race will have two feeds, one of trackside cameras and one on the pits and feature the network's "Wide Open" format, promising more unobstructed race action free of national commercial breaks. Of course, we'd like to know what the next big 3D event is more than just a couple of weeks ahead of time, but if you're one of the few with the necessary hardware, we're sure any content is welcome no matter how it arrives.

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]]> 3d3dtvBright HouseBright House NetworksBrightHouseBrightHouseNetworkscablecoke zero 400CokeZero400comcasthdjuly 3July3nascarsportstime warnerTimeWarner Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:19:00 -0400 21|19530529 <![CDATA[NASCAR upgrades Coke Zero 400 to 3D July 3 on PC and DirecTV]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/nascar-upgrades-coke-zero-400-to-3d-july-3-on-pc-and-directv/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/nascar-upgrades-coke-zero-400-to-3d-july-3-on-pc-and-directv/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/21/nascar-upgrades-coke-zero-400-to-3d-july-3-on-pc-and-directv/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

It's time to add another 3D sporting event to your calendar, now that NASCAR and Turner Sports have gone public with plans for a 3D broadcast of the Coke Zero 400 July 3. Viewers can watch on DirecTV or online via TNT RaceBuddy. The hardware requirements for PC viewing are similar to those from the Masters broadcast, and we don't expect to hear DirecTV is in a more sharing mood than cable companies were then, so it will probably be the only option to watch this on TV. NASCAR is promising two custom feeds for the 3D broadcast, with one consisting of strategically placed track side cameras, and another focused on pit road. We're really waiting for a 3D Gopher Cam, in wall cam, and roof mounted cameras, but those can probably wait for the second race that airs in 3D.

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]]> 3d3dtvcoke zero 400CokeZero400directvhdmotorsportsnascarracebuddyracingsportsSprint Cup SeriesSprintCupSeriestntTurner SportsTurnerSports Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:42:00 -0400 21|19525075 <![CDATA[Palm Pre makes conspicuous appearance at large gathering of cool people]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/17/palm-pre-makes-conspicuous-appearance-at-large-gathering-of-cool/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/17/palm-pre-makes-conspicuous-appearance-at-large-gathering-of-cool/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/17/palm-pre-makes-conspicuous-appearance-at-large-gathering-of-cool/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We don't know a lot about driving cars really fast, but we do know one thing: this guy sure does seem excited about the prospect of a touchscreen-driven, QWERTY-equipped slider smartphone with webOS, from struggling handset manufacturer Palm. Apparently at some point during the race somebody from Sprint confirmed that they'll be outing a launch date in the "next couple of days." We like the sound of that.

[Thanks, Leo B. and Kenny]

Read - PreCentral forums
Read - Sprint's NASCAR landing page

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]]> mobilenascarpalmpalm prePalmPrepresprint Sun, 17 May 2009 04:04:00 -0400 21|1548251 <![CDATA[Palm Pre makes conspicuous appearance at large gathering of cool people]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/17/palm-pre-makes-conspicuous-appearance-at-large-gathering-of-cool/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/17/palm-pre-makes-conspicuous-appearance-at-large-gathering-of-cool/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/05/17/palm-pre-makes-conspicuous-appearance-at-large-gathering-of-cool/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We don't know a lot about driving cars really fast, but we do know one thing: this guy sure does seem excited about the prospect of a touchscreen-driven, QWERTY-equipped slider smartphone with webOS, from struggling handset manufacturer Palm. Apparently at some point during the race somebody from Sprint confirmed that they'll be outing a launch date in the "next couple of days." We like the sound of that.

[Thanks, Leo B. and Kenny]

Read - PreCentral forums
Read - Sprint's NASCAR landing page

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]]> nascarpalmpalm prePalmPrepresprint Sun, 17 May 2009 04:04:00 -0400 21|1548249 <![CDATA[Transplant's Dale Earnhardt Jr. GPS will get you where you're goin', good buddy]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/transplants-dale-earnhardt-jr-gps-will-get-you-where-youre-go/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/transplants-dale-earnhardt-jr-gps-will-get-you-where-youre-go/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/17/transplants-dale-earnhardt-jr-gps-will-get-you-where-youre-go/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Transplant's Dale Earnhardt Jr. GPS will get you where you're goin', good buddy

Computerized GPs voices too dispassionate for you? K.I.T.T. too snarky? Mr. T always falling asleep? Maybe what you need is a good 'ol boy GPS, something with a hint of southern drawl and Wrangler Jeans style. Dale Earnhardt Jr. is the man for the job, providing his voice to a special edition Rightway Spotter GPS from Transplant and ALK Technologies. He'll give you distances, speak some street names, and even tell you to "park it" when you're there (watch the video below to feel like you're actually going somewhere). It's got custom data for Junior's favorite hangouts and naturally has all the NASCAR series tracks programmed in, too. For $229 all this can be yours; buy now and they'll throw in the ability to turn right.

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]]> 88alk technologiesAlkTechnologiesdale earnhardt jr.DaleEarnhardtJr.earnhardtnascarrightwayrightway spotterRightwaySpotterspottertransplant gpsTransplantGps Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:12:00 -0400 21|1519983 <![CDATA[Pandora, Amazon, other third-party apps demoed on Palm Pre]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/pandora-amazon-other-third-party-apps-demoed-on-palm-pre/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/pandora-amazon-other-third-party-apps-demoed-on-palm-pre/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/pandora-amazon-other-third-party-apps-demoed-on-palm-pre/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Dovetailing dreamingly with the company's SDK announcement today, Palm's chosen CTIA to show off a round of third-party apps for the Pre, and the good news is that they're definitely dispelling some doubts we had about the robustness of webOS' development platform and its ability to deliver compelling software. We were emphatically reminded that everything here is strictly for the sake of preview -- it's all beta, just like the Pre itself -- but that being said, it all looked smooth and relatively crash-free (as best as we could gather anyhow without giving it a more ruthless hands-on beating of our own).

First off, we saw a NASCAR app, perfect for die-hard fans (but really, even more perfect for Sprint's track record of sponsoring NASCAR events) that culls video highlights, driver profiles, and more. Next, we were treated to a brief look at the Pre's Google Maps implementation, Pandora, Amazon's music store, and FlightView, a trick little flight status app that every frequent traveler will likely want loaded. We also saw a Pre version of the Sprint TV player -- a staple service on most of Sprint's devices -- proving that the Pre has the stones to handle multimedia within its development framework. Video was just a little bit choppy, but they're not making any claims that this is final, optimized code at this point. The best part of the whole demo, perhaps, is Pandora's notification implementation, which brings up a mini-player by tapping on the "P" visible at the bottom of any Pre screen; from here, you can play / pause, rank tracks up and down, and see a full track name, all without leaving the comfort of whatever app you might be in. Try that on an iPhone, eh? Follow the break for video!

Gallery: Palm Pre third-party app demo at CTIA

Filed under: Cellphones, Handhelds

]]> amazonamazon mp3amazon music storeAmazonMp3AmazonMusicStorectiactia 2009Ctia2009flightviewgoogle mapsGoogleMapsnascarpalmpandorapresprintsprint tvSprintTvwebos Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:23:00 -0400 21|1505526 <![CDATA[Pandora, Amazon, other third-party apps demoed on Palm Pre]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/pandora-amazon-other-third-party-apps-demoed-on-palm-pre/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/pandora-amazon-other-third-party-apps-demoed-on-palm-pre/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/04/01/pandora-amazon-other-third-party-apps-demoed-on-palm-pre/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Dovetailing dreamingly with the company's SDK announcement today, Palm's chosen CTIA to show off a round of third-party apps for the Pre, and the good news is that they're definitely dispelling some doubts we had about the robustness of webOS' development platform and its ability to deliver compelling software. We were emphatically reminded that everything here is strictly for the sake of preview -- it's all beta, just like the Pre itself -- but that being said, it all looked smooth and relatively crash-free (as best as we could gather anyhow without giving it a more ruthless hands-on beating of our own).

First off, we saw a NASCAR app, perfect for die-hard fans (but really, even more perfect for Sprint's track record of sponsoring NASCAR events) that culls video highlights, driver profiles, and more. Next, we were treated to a brief look at the Pre's Google Maps implementation, Pandora, Amazon's music store, and FlightView, a trick little flight status app that every frequent traveler will likely want loaded. We also saw a Pre version of the Sprint TV player -- a staple service on most of Sprint's devices -- proving that the Pre has the stones to handle multimedia within its development framework. Video was just a little bit choppy, but they're not making any claims that this is final, optimized code at this point. The best part of the whole demo, perhaps, is Pandora's notification implementation, which brings up a mini-player by tapping on the "P" visible at the bottom of any Pre screen; from here, you can play / pause, rank tracks up and down, and see a full track name, all without leaving the comfort of whatever app you might be in. Try that on an iPhone, eh? Follow the break for video!

Gallery: Palm Pre third-party app demo at CTIA

Filed under: Software, Palm, Sprint, webOS, Mobile

]]> amazonamazon mp3amazon music storeAmazonMp3AmazonMusicStorectiactia 2009Ctia2009flightviewgoogle mapsGoogleMapsmobilenascarpalmpandorapresprintsprint tvSprintTvweb os webos Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:23:00 -0400 21|1505512 <![CDATA[ESPN breaks into the Blu with 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/espn-breaks-into-the-blu-with-3-the-dale-earnhardt-story/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/espn-breaks-into-the-blu-with-3-the-dale-earnhardt-story/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/23/espn-breaks-into-the-blu-with-3-the-dale-earnhardt-story/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Apparently ESPN was not only pleased with the 3: The Dale Earnhardt Story DVD sales, but it reckons that NASCAR fans are ready and willing to pick it up on Blu, too. The sports giant has just revealed that its first Blu-ray title will be the Collector's Edition of the aforementioned title, and it's slated to land on November 11th. There are no definite extras or specifications to speak of, but we'd expect ESPN to bring the heat on its first foray into BD. MSRP for the title is set at $34.95, but as always, you'll be able to find it for much less without too much effort.

[Via High-Def Digest]

Filed under: Blu-ray, ESPN-HD, Sports, HD

]]> bdblu rayblu-rayblurayDale EarnhardtDale Earnhardt StoryDaleEarnhardtDaleEarnhardtStoryespnespn hdespnhdfilmshdmoviesnascarraceracingsports Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:44:00 -0400 21|1320964 <![CDATA[NHRA to test ButtKicker remote-butt-shaking device this weekend]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/26/nhra-to-test-buttkicker-remote-butt-shaking-device-this-weekend/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/26/nhra-to-test-buttkicker-remote-butt-shaking-device-this-weekend/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/26/nhra-to-test-buttkicker-remote-butt-shaking-device-this-weekend/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

We played around with the home version of the ButtKicker rumpwoofer at CES back in January, but this weekend the NHRA is going to test out the other part of the signal chain: driver Jeg Coughlin Jr. will have a special Bluetooth vibration sensor installed in his car that will eventually allow the home viewer to feel like they're riding shotgun while planted firmly on the couch. NASA is already using ButtKicker tech as part of the Shuttle launch experience ride at the Kennedy Space Center, so it's clearly capable of doing the job, and the plan is to eventually sell subscriptions to the ButtKicker feed as an add-on to NHRA and NASCAR races. That should make weekend afternoons a lot more, uh, vibratey -- but we're not going to be happy until our couch is pummeling us during NFL games with full-speed tackles.

Filed under: Home Entertainment

]]> buttkickernascarnhrasubwoofer Thu, 26 Jun 2008 10:35:00 -0400 21|1236861 <![CDATA[Survey finds 37% of Gen Y-ers text while driving]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/survey-finds-37-of-gen-y-ers-text-while-driving/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/survey-finds-37-of-gen-y-ers-text-while-driving/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/survey-finds-37-of-gen-y-ers-text-while-driving/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Oh sure, Americans are adamantly against texting while driving (in theory), but that's not stopping those mischievous Gen Y-ers from getting their SMS on while behind the wheel. According to a new survey of 1,200 people conducted by Nationwide Mutual Insurance (we know, we know), a third of the Gen Y-ers admitted to "always multitasking while driving," and while the "always" bit does indeed frighten us a tad, the real juice was in the next statistic: 37-percent said they sent text messages while driving. Before you start belaboring the imprudent youth, think long and hard about your own in-car cellphone usage -- remember that time you just had to reply "y w pep plz" in order to salvage your friend's pizza order? Tsk tsk.

[Via About]

Filed under: Messaging, Studies, Mobile

]]> Culturedangerousdrivingmessagingmobilenascarresearchsmsstudiesstudysturveytexttext messagestext messagingtextingtexting while drivingTextingWhileDrivingTextMessagesTextMessaging Fri, 02 May 2008 15:26:00 -0400 21|1185020 <![CDATA[Survey finds 37% of Gen Y-ers text while driving]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/survey-finds-37-of-gen-y-ers-text-while-driving/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/survey-finds-37-of-gen-y-ers-text-while-driving/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/02/survey-finds-37-of-gen-y-ers-text-while-driving/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

Oh sure, Americans are adamantly against texting while driving (in theory), but that's not stopping those mischievous Gen Y-ers from getting their SMS on while behind the wheel. According to a new survey of 1,200 people conducted by Nationwide Mutual Insurance (we know, we know), a third of the Gen Y-ers admitted to "always multitasking while driving," and while the "always" bit does indeed frighten us a tad, the real juice was in the next statistic: 37-percent said they sent text messages while driving. Before you start belaboring the imprudent youth, think long and hard about your own in-car cellphone usage -- remember that time you just had to reply "y w pep plz" in order to salvage your friend's pizza order? Tsk tsk.

[Via About]

Filed under: Cellphones, Transportation

]]> dangerousdrivingnascarresearchsmsstudysturveytexttext messagestext messagingtextingtexting while drivingTextingWhileDrivingTextMessagesTextMessaging Fri, 02 May 2008 15:26:00 -0400 21|1185019 <![CDATA[Ford Racing Mustang Challenge coming to Discovery HD Theater]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/ford-racing-mustang-challenge-coming-to-discovery-hd-theater/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/ford-racing-mustang-challenge-coming-to-discovery-hd-theater/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/04/01/ford-racing-mustang-challenge-coming-to-discovery-hd-theater/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments

If NASCAR and Indy aren't giving you enough HD racing this season, there's always the Ford Mustang Challenge. Discovery HD Theater is planning a three-part series to follow the eight race series, beginning with testing this month to its conclusion in September. The now standard in-car HD cameras will be a part of the action as professional racers ranging from rookies to vets hit the track in their identically-spec'd Ford Mustang FR500S. An air date is still TBD, but pony car fans can check after the jump for more details.

[Via Autoblog]

Filed under: Discovery-HD, Sports, New content, HD

]]> discovery hddiscoveryhdfordfr500shdindymustangmustang challengeMustangChallengenascarnew contentnewcontentracingsports Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:44:00 -0400 21|1154194