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[Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III reportedly pushed back for some launches]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/pebble-blue-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-reportedly-pushed-back-for-some/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/pebble-blue-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-reportedly-pushed-back-for-some/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/25/pebble-blue-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-reportedly-pushed-back-for-some/#comments Samsung Galaxy S III Pebble Blue

We hope you weren't too excited about getting a Pebble Blue-tinged Galaxy S III in May, because we're seeing unconfirmed reports that the darker Hyperglazed hue might not be available for everyone in the first round of launches. Some would-be customers, primarily in Nordic countries but also in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Persian Gulf states, have been told that only the Marble White color will be on shelves at first. Most of the consensus, based on retailer notices, is that demand for blue is straining supply. Samsung Benelux's press lead Vivian Peters told Tweakers.net that at least the Netherlands wouldn't be getting the stealthier color until early June, but didn't confirm a rumor that there had been flaws in the blue plastic backplates that might have triggered shortages. There hasn't been mention of problems for the heavily-hyped UK launch.

We reached out to a Samsung spokesman ourselves and were told only that the company "does not comment on rumors or speculation" -- a slightly unusual statement given what Peters said on the record, but it does lead us to take at least the more dire claims with a grain of salt.

Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III reportedly pushed back for some launches originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 May 2012 19:07:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 4.0android 4.0 ice cream sandwichAndroid4.0Android4.0IceCreamSandwichcellphonecellphonesdelaydelaysgalaxygalaxy s 3galaxy s iiiGalaxyS3GalaxySIiigooglegoogle androidGoogleAndroidhyperglazeIce Cream SandwichIceCreamSandwichlaunchmarble whiteMarbleWhitemobilepostcrossnetherlandspebble bluePebbleBluesamsungsamsung galaxy s 3samsung galaxy s iiiSamsungGalaxyS3SamsungGalaxySIiiFri, 25 May 2012 19:07:00 EST<![CDATA[German court grants Motorola injunction against Windows 7 and Xbox 360 (updated: Microsoft comments)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/german-court-grants-motorola-injunction/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/german-court-grants-motorola-injunction/http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/german-court-grants-motorola-injunction/#comments ImageMicrosoft and Motorola continue to duke it out in courts across the world, and it looks like the Google-owned manufacturer has just chalked up a victory in Europe. Based on a pair of patents involved the H.264 video codec, the Mannheim regional court ruled on four lawsuits between the two companies, granting an injunction against the continued distribution of Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and the Xbox 360 in Germany. Microsoft has already upped sticks from the country to reduce the effect of its current legal predicament. FOSS Patents reports that Motorola won't be able to immediately enforce the ruling. The company is still being investigated by the EU over possible antitrust violations related to licensing its patents -- something that could further complicate today's ruling.

Update: Microsoft's just got in touch to comment on the recent ruling -- it doesn't look like it's over just yet:

"This is one step in a long process, and we are confident that Motorola will eventually be held to its promise to make its standard essential patents available on fair and reasonable terms for the benefit of consumers who enjoy video on the web. Motorola is prohibited from acting on today's decision, and our business in Germany will continue as usual while we appeal this decision and pursue the fundamental issue of Motorola's broken promise. "

German court grants Motorola injunction against Windows 7 and Xbox 360 (updated: Microsoft comments) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 02 May 2012 03:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like Espoo's finally ready to do the Tango with Lumia owners. According to a report on Nokiapoweruser, updates for localized variants of the 710 and the China-only 800c have been spotted on NaviFirm, indicating a planned firmware rollout for those WP 7.5 devices is underway. Users in Belgium, the Netherlands and Vietnam who download the software should see that previously dormant internet sharing ability enabled, in addition to the installation of a trio of Nokia apps -- Sportstracker, News and Creative Studio -- as standard on handsets. No word on when the company intends to release the package to other markets, but with this latest news, it can't be far off now.

[Thanks, Nish]

Nokia flips internet sharing switch on for Lumia 710 and 800c in Tango update originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dearest RIM, Microsoft, Intel and Sony:

Stop spending millions on mildly successful advertising campaigns. Just modify a delivery scooter to shout your brand name between gear shifts.

Respectfully,

A now-loyal Domino's Pizza customer.

This talking Domino's Pizza scooter will make your day infinitely more awesome (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 18 Apr 2012 20:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>awesomebikecomedydominosdominos pizzaDominosPizzadutcheuropefunnyhilariousmotorcyclenetherlandspizzasafe soundSafeSoundvideowildWed, 18 Apr 2012 20:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Microsoft moves logistics center out of Germany, blames Motorola patent battle]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/microsoft-moves-logistics-center-out-of-germany/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/microsoft-moves-logistics-center-out-of-germany/http://www.engadget.com/2012/04/02/microsoft-moves-logistics-center-out-of-germany/#comments Microsoft moves logistics center out of Germany, blames Motorola patent battleIt may be a mere thorn in the foot of a giant like Microsoft, but the ongoing H.264 licensing dispute with Motorola is clearly starting to sting. German news outlet CIO reports that Redmond has shifted part of its European logistics operation from Germany to the Netherlands, affecting around 50 jobs at a contractor called Arvato. Although it might seem like a minor shuffle, CIO reports that Microsoft explicitly blames Motorola's patent litigation for the decision, saying it was otherwise happy with Arvato's services in warehousing Windows and Xbox 360 titles. If this represents the start of a new trend, those tasty Euros being earned by Mannheim lawyers could potentially be cancelled out by losses elsewhere in the German economy.

[Ausgang photo via Shutterstock]

Microsoft moves logistics center out of Germany, blames Motorola patent battle originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>CIOgermanymicrosoftmotorolanetherlandspatentpatent battlepatent warPatentBattlePatentWarMon, 02 Apr 2012 06:47:00 EST<![CDATA[The Hague to Samsung: no injunction for 3G patent infringement if Apple's willing to FRAND license]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/the-hague-to-samsung-no-injunction-for-3g-patent-infringement-i/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/the-hague-to-samsung-no-injunction-for-3g-patent-infringement-i/http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/14/the-hague-to-samsung-no-injunction-for-3g-patent-infringement-i/#comments The Hague tells Samsung: no injunctions for alleged 3G patent infringement if Apple's willing to license the IP Since it's been more than 24 hours since the last bit of news in the ongoing legal battle between Samsung and Apple, we figured you could do with another litigation revelation. Late last year, the Hague shot down Sammy's request to prevent iPads and iPhones from being sold in the Netherlands. Today, the Dutch court went a step further, telling the Korean company that it can't pursue any other injunctions based upon its FRAND 3G patents as long as Cupertino's willing to talk about licensing them. Not only that, it went on to hold that those patents don't apply in Sammy's case against the iPhone 4S due to the theory of patent exhaustion. The allegedly infringing bits in the handset are made by Qualcomm, who licensed the technology directly from Samsung -- granting Apple protection under the license as a third party beneficiary -- and Apple prevailed using arguments not unlike those it made in a suit it recently filed against Motorola. Score one more legal victory for Tim Cook and company, but as you already know, the war is far from over.

The Hague to Samsung: no injunction for 3G patent infringement if Apple's willing to FRAND license originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AR goggles take crime scene technology to CSI: Miami level originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A court in the Hague has just cleared the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for sale in the Netherlands, rejecting Apple's requests for a nationwide ban. As NU.nl reports, a different Dutch court had already issued a similar ruling in October, which Cupertino promptly appealed, claiming that Sammy's slate was too similar to its own iPad 2. Today, though, the Court of the Hague shot down Apple's arguments, determining that there are enough differences between the two products to legally justify their coexistence. Granted, this is only one of many patent battles that the two companies are currently waging, but for today, at least, it looks like Samsung has come out on top.

[Thanks, Rolfski]

Dutch court rejects Apple appeal, says Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is legal originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Jan 2012 06:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iTunes Match launches in 19 more countries, shows Latin America some love from the cloud originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleArgentinaBoliviaChileColombiaCosta RicaCostaRicaDominican RepublicDominicanRepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorElSalvadorEstoniaGuatemalaHondurasitunesitunes matchItunesMatchLatviaLithuaniaNetherlandsNicaraguaPanamaParaguayPeruVenezuelaTue, 17 Jan 2012 12:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Tetris played on microscopic level with lasers, thanks to Amsterdam's rigorous curriculum (video)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/tetris-played-on-microscopic-level-with-lasers-thanks-to-amster/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/tetris-played-on-microscopic-level-with-lasers-thanks-to-amster/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/26/tetris-played-on-microscopic-level-with-lasers-thanks-to-amster/#comments Ostensibly speaking, it appears that university goers in the Netherlands have a bit too much time on their hands. You see, in between visits to coffee shops, students at VU University Amsterdam have developed a way to play Tetris with lasers, or in this case, a light-trapping device known as optical tweezers. With blocks constructed of microscopic glass spheres, university physicist Joost van Mameren explains, "The focus of this beam acts as an attraction point for small particles: they get sucked into the focus and cannot escape." The end result is transformed into a rousing experience of the Soviet Union's greatest creation ever, now played out on the microscopic level -- be sure to check the action after the break. For gamers who get in a bit of a jam, the laser can be turned off, which will prompt each of the beads to scatter into chaos. A fitting conclusion, indeed.

Continue reading Tetris played on microscopic level with lasers, thanks to Amsterdam's rigorous curriculum (video)

Tetris played on microscopic level with lasers, thanks to Amsterdam's rigorous curriculum (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 26 Dec 2011 01:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Now, Dutch lawmakers and the country's Minister of Economic Affairs must come to a decision about the auction that's set to take place in the spring of 2012 -- which is likely to be well in advance of any final report from the NMa. One option tossed around has been to postpone the auction, though, as lawmakers point out, this could hinder the development in the mobile space and further limit competition. Alternately, had any of the named companies actually profited from the alleged collusion, there's a risk that these monies could be used to purchase additional spectrum and further extend their dominance. Those discussing the matter hope to move quickly, though it certainly seems difficult to make any decision of this magnitude lightly.

Dutch officials contemplate barring KPN, T-Mobile and Vodafone from spectrum auction originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>auctioncartelcollaborationcorruptioncrimedutchhollandillegalinvestigationkpnmobilepostcrossmobilepostmininetherlandsNetherlands Competition AuthorityNetherlandsCompetitionAuthoritynmaprice fixingPriceFixingraidraidsspectrumspectrum auctionSpectrumAuctiont mobilet-mot-mobileTMobilevodafoneFri, 09 Dec 2011 12:47:00 EST<![CDATA[TomTom looks to shed ten-percent of workforce in restructuring effort]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/tomtom-looks-to-shed-ten-percent-of-workforce-in-restructuring-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/tomtom-looks-to-shed-ten-percent-of-workforce-in-restructuring-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/09/tomtom-looks-to-shed-ten-percent-of-workforce-in-restructuring-e/#comments We have some sad news to report out of Holland today. TomTom has announced that it will release nearly ten-percent of its employees as the company works to reorganize and move away from the personal navigation device market. The struggling firm previously stated that it would trim €50 million from its annual operations budget, and many of TomTom's employees will now face the ramifications of this effort. Moving forward, the company will focus primarily on in-dash navigation equipment that's pre-installed by automotive manufacturers, along with fleet management for delivery companies. Hopefully we'll see some better times ahead for the Dutch firm. Frankly, we don't know what we'd do without the likes of Mr. T, Han Solo and Burt and Ernie leading the way.

TomTom looks to shed ten-percent of workforce in restructuring effort originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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T-Mobile, Vodafone and KPN raided in Dutch price-fixing probe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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New high-precision eye surgery robot helps doctors stay sharp originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:37:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There's still no further word on Samsung's recent attempt to block sales of the iPhone 4S in France and Italy, but the company's now been dealt a blow in its similar efforts in the Netherlands. According to Reuters, a Dutch court has turned down Samsung's request for a ban on certain Apple products, and rejected claims that they infringe on Samsung's patents (it's also rejected Apple's counterclaims in the case). The particular patents in question here are not related to software or the design of the devices, as in other cases, but rather their 3G capabilities, which Samsung had claimed Apple was infringing on with the various iterations of the iPhone and iPad.

[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

Dutch court turns down Samung's request to block Apple products originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:27:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is ViewSonic about to surprise the UK and Netherlands with a new ViewPad? We haven't heard a single peep about the new tablet until the advert you can see above mysteriously leaked, at which point Viewsonic confirmed to Tablet Test that the device not only exists, but will be coming out "soon." The ViewPad 10e gets a 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 IPS display (that's the same size and resolution as the TouchPad and iPad 2's display), a 1.3 megapixel camera and it's only 9mm (0.35 inches) thick. We don't know much about what's on the inside, except to say it'll be running Gingerbread solo, rather than the "dual OS" setup of the ViewPad 10pro. There's nary a release date to be found, but we do know that when it arrives, it'll set Europeans back to the tune of €250 (about $340).

[Thanks, Andreas]

ViewSonic ViewPad 10e coming soon to UK and Netherlands? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung asks Dutch courts to block iPad, iPhone sales originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 12:25:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We haven't had a chance to head on down to The Hague to have a look-see for ourselves, but Dutch tech site Webwereld spotted some more inconsistencies in Apple's Samsung lawsuit filings. This time the culprit is a shrunken Galaxy S, standing side-by-side with an identically tall iPhone 3G -- when in reality the Samsung phone is seven millimeters taller than its Apple counterpart, and slightly wider as well. The image, filed in the Netherlands, is part of an intellectual property suit against Samsung, and came to light just days after accusations that Apple manipulated photos of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 that it submitted to a German court. While misleading, this latest error isn't nearly as concerning as last week's shrunken Tab -- which could easily be described as image manipulation, considering that the tablet included in that filing represented an incorrect 4:3 aspect ratio, while the Samsung device has a 16:10 display.

Update: The phone pictured above is the Samsung Galaxy S, not the Galaxy S II.

[Thanks, Florian]

Did Apple shrink the Samsung Galaxy S in Dutch lawsuit filing? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Previously, on Apple Versus Samsung: Cupertino's finest sued Samsung for making "similar" products -- a legal spectacle that most recently culminated with an injunction blocking the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 across Europe (with one exception). The case hinges on Apple's assertion that Samsung is ripping off its designs, but tech site Webwereld spotted signs that perhaps Apple's claims are exaggerated, and that the outfit might have even gone so far as to alter images of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to suit its case. The comparison shot you see up there is lifted from page 28 of a filing made by Freshfields Bruckhaus Derringer, Apple's European lawyers. Both devices look pretty identical with an aspect ratio of 4:3 -- except in reality, the Tab has a 16:9 16:10 aspect ratio and is far narrower than Steve's magical slate. Of course, we might never know if this was actually a malicious move on Apple's part -- certainly, Samsung's legal team isn't saying anything. For now, though, if you're game to play armchair attorney, head past the break for a comparison shot of the competing tabs as we actually know and love them.

[Thanks, Jack]

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Did Apple alter photos of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in its injunction filing? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 16:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Apple iPadApple iPad 2Apple LitigationApple PatentAppleIpadAppleIpad2AppleLitigationApplePatentdesigndisputeEUEuropeEuropean UnionEuropeanUnionfilingGalaxy TabGalaxy Tab 10.1GalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1Image DoctoringImage ManipulationImageDoctoringImageManipulationiPadiPad 2Ipad2Lawsuitlegal filingLegalFilingLitigationMisleadingmisleading claimsMisleading ImageMisleading PhotoMisleadingClaimsMisleadingImageMisleadingPhotonetherlandspatentPhotoshopSamsungSamsung Galaxy TabSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1Samsung LitigationSamsung PatentSamsungGalaxyTabSamsungGalaxyTab10.1SamsungLitigationSamsungPatentMon, 15 Aug 2011 16:11:00 EST<![CDATA[NL ruling on Apple vs. Samsung dispute due on 9/15, courtroom antics catalogued]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/nl-ruling-on-apple-vs-samsung-dispute-due-on-9-15-courtroom-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/nl-ruling-on-apple-vs-samsung-dispute-due-on-9-15-courtroom-an/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/11/nl-ruling-on-apple-vs-samsung-dispute-due-on-9-15-courtroom-an/#comments Samsung v AppleApple has succeeded in getting the Galaxy Tab 10.1 blocked from import into most of Europe -- but not the Netherlands. Today the initial proceedings in the legal dispute between the two companies there came to a close, an apparently entertaining show that saw Apple attempting to make the case that its design is being stolen. Apple presented online market research indicating that 80% of respondents found the iPad and Galaxy Tab 10.1 to be "identical" or at least "similar in general impression," a study that apparently did not impress the judge. Apple also alleged infringement from the Galaxy S and the Galaxy Ace, while Samsung, for its part, said Apple's claims were far too vague, enough so that any digital photo frame would be in trouble.

While Danny Crane sadly did not make an appearance the presiding judge still seemed rather amused, calling the various legal representatives "terriers" according to Andreas Udo de Haes, an editor at Webwereld who live-tweeted the proceedings. The judge finished by saying a ruling would come on September 15th and if indeed an injunction were coming it won't appear until October 13th. So, tablet fans in the Netherlands, know that you have at least two months worth of worry-free shopping ahead of you.

[Thanks, Paul]

NL ruling on Apple vs. Samsung dispute due on 9/15, courtroom antics catalogued originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appledesigndisputegalaxy acegalaxy sgalaxy tabGalaxyAceGalaxySGalaxyTablawlegalnetherlandsnlpatentsamsungthe hagueTheHagueThu, 11 Aug 2011 10:53:00 EST<![CDATA[ASUS Eee Slider update: 32GB model in September, 3G edition in 2012]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/asus-eee-slider-update-16gb-gone-32gb-model-in-september-3g-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/asus-eee-slider-update-16gb-gone-32gb-model-in-september-3g-e/http://www.engadget.com/2011/08/01/asus-eee-slider-update-16gb-gone-32gb-model-in-september-3g-e/#commentsYou know, it wouldn't even bother us if it didn't look so amazing. But alas, the Eee Slider from ASUS is easily one of the most anticipated Honeycomb tablets around, and our unending love for the since-departed HTC Advantage ensures that the flame for this guy will keep burning, too. Just a few weeks after hearing from ASUS' UK branch that the Slider was being delayed until 'autumn,' in flies word from The Netherlands that we may be able to fix our gaze on September. Based on reports from Tablets Magazine, the 16GB model will be canned altogether in favor of a lone 32 gigger, which should sell for €499 across the pond. As for the 3G-enabled variant? We aren't apt to see that surface until Q1 2012. It's tough to pinpoint the reason for the holdup, but our guess is software -- earlier in the week, a hands-on video emerged showcasing the Slider with Android 3.1, paying particular attention to the newfound USB accessory support. Have a gander at the video just past the break, and feel free to console one another in comments.

Update: Seems that ASUS' Polish arm thinks that the 16GB model may ship in that corner of the world. Hmm... maybe these folks should start talking to one another.

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ASUS Eee Slider update: 32GB model in September, 3G edition in 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 03:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>androidandroid 3.0android 3.1android tabletAndroid3.0Android3.1AndroidTabletasusasus eee sliderAsusEeeSliderdelaydelayeddutcheeeeee sliderEeeSlidergoogle androidGoogleAndroidhoneycombnetherlandsslatetabletvideoMon, 01 Aug 2011 03:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Dutch parliament passes strict new law regulating cookies -- the non-edible variety]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/dutch-parliament-passes-strict-new-law-regulating-cookies-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/dutch-parliament-passes-strict-new-law-regulating-cookies-the/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/23/dutch-parliament-passes-strict-new-law-regulating-cookies-the/#comments Well, it's certainly been an interesting month for those interested in all things technology-related in the Netherlands. Just last week, the Royal Dutch Mint showed off some new coins emblazoned with QR Codes promising untold "surprises," and this week the Dutch parliament made a bit of history by passing the first net neutrality legislation in the EU. Now it's taken aim at another target: internet cookies. Despite warnings that it could cause websites to flee en masse to less-restrictive countries in Europe, the parliament has also passed an amendment to the net neutrality law that drastically changes how cookies are handled on the web. Specifically, websites will have to prove that visitors explicitly agreed to allow cookies, which likely means an extra click or a pop-up window before anyone's able to actually visit a site. Of course, there's also the possibility that it could lead to a drop in a cookie use in the country, although that seems about as likely as a drop in actual cookie consumption.

[Thanks, Lucian; image: The Bygone Bureau]

Dutch parliament passes strict new law regulating cookies -- the non-edible variety originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cookiecookiesdutchdutch parliamentDutchParliamentinternetlawlegislationnetherlandsThu, 23 Jun 2011 16:00:00 EST<![CDATA[BlackBerry PlayBook rolling out internationally over the next month]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/blackberry-playbook-rolling-out-internationally-over-the-next-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/blackberry-playbook-rolling-out-internationally-over-the-next-mo/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/10/blackberry-playbook-rolling-out-internationally-over-the-next-mo/#comments Here in the US and Canada, we're already worrying about things like recalls, while the rest of world is still waiting for its crack at the original BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM today announced that its enterprise-friendly tablet will be hitting 16 more markets over the next 30 days -- though some of the locations, like the UK, have already been announced (you guys will be getting the thing in a mere six days). Recipients include Hong Kong, India, and Australia -- check out the full list in the form of a press release after the break. And when you're done let's start talking next-generation specs.

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BlackBerry PlayBook rolling out internationally over the next month originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Wedea]

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Samsung Galaxy S Plus trekking to Netherlands, coming 'soon' for €449 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:38:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>1.4ghz2011 edition2011Edition4gandroidandroid 2.3Android2.3galaxy sgalaxy s plusGalaxySGalaxySPlusgingerbreadhollandhspai9001mobileMSM8255netherlandsqualcommrussiasamsungsamsung galaxy sSamsungGalaxySsmartphonesmartphonessnapdragonWed, 08 Jun 2011 20:38:00 EST<![CDATA[Google Maps Navigation to get offline mode? Garmin and TomTom on notice]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/google-maps-navigation-to-go-offline-this-summer-garmin-and-tom/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/google-maps-navigation-to-go-offline-this-summer-garmin-and-tom/http://www.engadget.com/2011/06/08/google-maps-navigation-to-go-offline-this-summer-garmin-and-tom/#comments Google Maps Dutch tech site All About Phones claims that Google Maps Navigation will get a true offline mode later this summer. In December the Android app received an update that cached routes and the surrounding areas, but without a data connection you still couldn't enter a new destination. A source inside the Dutch telco industry said that Goog would removing the requirement for coverage -- an obvious next step for the nav tool, especially with Ovi Maps bringing its turn-by-turn prowess to WP7. The move is also bound to be another thorn in the side of standalone GPS makers like Garmin and TomTom. After all, it's tough to compete with free.

Google Maps Navigation to get offline mode? Garmin and TomTom on notice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: According to the AFP, the tunnel will produce 3,300 megawatts hours per year.

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Europe's first solar powered train tunnel goes live on Belgian high-speed line (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: Sony Pictures has confirmed to Reuters that some of its websites have been hacked, and says that it's currently working with the FBI to identify the perpetrators.

[Thanks to everyone that sent this in]

Sony Pictures hacked by Lulz Security, 1,000,000 passwords claimed stolen (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 17:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>belgiumbmgbreaking newsexploithackhackedlulzlulz securityLulzSecuritynetherlandssecuritysecurity breachSecurityBreachSONYsony bmgSony PicturesSonyBmgSonyPicturessqlstolenThu, 02 Jun 2011 17:47:00 EST<![CDATA[Holland's net neutrality act threatens to disrupt mobile carriers' pricing schemes]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/hollands-net-neutrality-act-threatens-to-disrupt-mobile-carrier/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/hollands-net-neutrality-act-threatens-to-disrupt-mobile-carrier/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/25/hollands-net-neutrality-act-threatens-to-disrupt-mobile-carrier/#comments Net neutrality advocates are gaining momentum in The Hague as Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs, Maxime Verhagen, agreed to begin drafting legislation prohibiting teleco providers from blocking or charging extra for specific data traffic. Verhagen's action comes at the request of majority leaders in Netherland's Lower House, which adopted a motion to modify the Telecommunications Act in support of bit equality. The change should cause waves throughout the nation's mobile industry as Holland's largest provider, KPN, recently announced it would use deep packet inspection to monitor and selectively charge customers based on their usage. Currently, Vodafone blocks VoIP unless customers pay extra and T-Mobile has previously suggested it might follow suit.

The Economic Minister is now working with officials in Brussels to ensure the legislation is compatible with the EU framework, and the proposal is expected to go before the Dutch parliament within a few weeks. Skype and WhatsApp have received particular attention, as mobile providers argue they must offset the losses caused by these apps with surcharges -- or to block them altogether. Perhaps it's not the best week to be a telco exec in the Netherlands, but users of these "controversial" apps surely have reason to smile.

[Image courtesy Flickr]

Holland's net neutrality act threatens to disrupt mobile carriers' pricing schemes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 16:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dutchman integrates a 4.5GHz water-cooled rig into his d3sk originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 08:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aioall-in-oneall-in-one deskAll-in-oneDeskaluminumcasecase modCaseModchassiscompetitioncompudeskcomputercooler masterCoolerMastercore i7Core i7-980XCoreI7CoreI7-980xcustomdeskdiydutchenthusiastextremefurnitureglassgtx 580Gtx580homemadeintegratedl3pl3p d3skL3pD3skmodmoddingnetherlandsoverclockedU2711waterwater coolingWater-cooledWaterCoolingFri, 20 May 2011 08:14:00 EST<![CDATA[Dutch telco KPN using deep packet inspection to monitor mobile customers, throttle services]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/dutch-telco-kpn-using-deep-packet-inspection-to-monitor-mobile-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/dutch-telco-kpn-using-deep-packet-inspection-to-monitor-mobile-c/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/12/dutch-telco-kpn-using-deep-packet-inspection-to-monitor-mobile-c/#comments KPN KPN set off some alarms in Holland last month when it announced a plan to start charging customers separate fees for using VoIP, streaming video, and sending instant messages. But, the question remained: how exactly would it keep mobile data users honest? The answer turns out to be deep packet inspection, which examines network traffic to identify what you're sending and where it's going. It's been suspected that the secret ingredient in KNP's service-throttling sauce was DPI, but it was finally confirmed in a presentation to investors recently. In fact, Mark Fisher, the director of KPN Mobile, bragged that it was the "very first" provider to be "able to identify by deep packet inspection what is actually the destination as data packages go along." Predictably, privacy and net neutrality advocates are up in arms, with some claiming it is a violation of the Dutch Data Protection Act. We just hope someone nips this in the bud soon -- we don't need American carriers knowing about our Scottish Fold obsession. Check out the source link for an audio clip of Fisher's confession.

[Thanks, Daan]

Dutch telco KPN using deep packet inspection to monitor mobile customers, throttle services originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 12 May 2011 17:43:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fortunately for photography buffs, Impossible's mission to revive Instant Integral film hasn't proven, well, impossible. And the company's latest film stock, PX 680 Color Shade, reminds us of those Hipstamatic and Instagram shots the kids like so much these days. Except, you know -- the aforementioned apps simulate old school photographic processes and equipment, while the new film achieves the same effect by using time-honored methods that remind us of the new school smartphone apps that ape time-honored photographic processes and equipment. Just thinking about it makes our heads hurt! If you've been waiting your whole life for the perfect Polaroid 600 color film, it's available now for $22. Hit the source link for more info (and some pretty awesome sample shots).

Impossible announces PX 680 Color Shade film for Polaroid 600 cameras, shows Instagram how it's really done originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 14:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: TomTom has issued a statement, which we have embedded after the break. To be totally clear all this data is being collected anonymously and the police have no idea exactly who is speeding, just that speeding has taken place.

Update 2: We have an English-language video from TomTom CEO Harold Goddijn embedded after the break. In it he says that the company will "prevent that type of usage" of the navigation data going forward. So, no need to turn off the 'ol GPS when you're late for work tomorrow morning.

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TomTom user data sold to Dutch police, used to determine ideal locations for speed traps originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 27 Apr 2011 13:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Carlos O.]

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v available tomorrow for €590, starting with Portugal originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 05:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>10.1v16GB3Gandroidandroid 3.0Android3.0EuropeGalaxy TabGalaxy Tab 10.1vGalaxyTabGalaxyTab10.1vgooglehoneycombHSPAHSPA+NetherlandsPortugalSamsungSamsung Galaxy Tab 10.1vSamsungGalaxyTab10.1vT20tabletTegra 2Tegra 2 T20Tegra2Tegra2T20VodafoneVodafone NetherlandsVodafone PortugalVodafoneNetherlandsVodafonePortugalMon, 25 Apr 2011 05:32:00 EST<![CDATA[Inhabitat's Week in Green: solar panel roads, floating golf, and the 2,564.8 MPG race car]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/inhabitats-week-in-green-solar-panel-roads-floating-golf-and/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/inhabitats-week-in-green-solar-panel-roads-floating-golf-and/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/inhabitats-week-in-green-solar-panel-roads-floating-golf-and/#commentsEach week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green.

Building technology got a tremendous boost this week as Inhabitat reported on a new type of graphene super paper that is 10 times stronger than steel and six times as light. We also took a look at several remarkable new infrastructure projects popping up around the world - from a self-sufficient floating golf course in the Maldives to London's gleaming new cable car system, to the Netherlands' plan to supercharge its roadways with solar panels.

Speaking of hot asphalt, this week the ultra-efficient Alerion race car blazed a trail at the Shell Eco-Marathon, clocking in an incredible 2,564.8 miles per gallon. Meanwhile, Fisker announced that its sexy electric Karma sedan will hit the road this summer, and we were surprised to hear that Marcelo da Luz was forced to pull his solar-powered X of 1 car across Ontario due to road regulations. The New York Auto Show also kicked off with a blast this week as Lexus unveiled its next-gen LF-Gh concept hybrid and Porsche rolled out a 911 GTR 3 in a Facebook colorway that got a lot of "likes".

Finally, we looked at several futuristic example of wearable technology this week including a pair of RoboCop-like glasses that are capable of scanning 400 faces per second at public events. We also brought you a brilliant LED backpack that lets cyclists send signals to drivers, a pollution-detecting t-shirt, and a clock that tells time by knitting a new scarf every year.

Inhabitat's Week in Green: solar panel roads, floating golf, and the 2,564.8 MPG race car originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Alerioncable carCableCarFiskerFisker KarmaFiskerKarmagolfinhabitatinhabitats week in greenInhabitatsWeekInGreenKarmaLexusLF-GhLondonMaldivesMarcelo da LuzMarceloDaLuzNetherlandsNew York Auto ShowNewYorkAutoShowPorschePorsche 911Porsche911scarfShell Eco MarathonShell Eco-MarathonShellEco-marathonShellEcoMarathonsolar powerSolarPowerweek in greenWeekInGreenX of 1XOf1Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:30:00 EST<![CDATA[Amsterdam orders 125 public EV charging stations, hastens the death of internal combustion]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/amsterdam-orders-125-public-ev-charging-stations-hastens-the-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/amsterdam-orders-125-public-ev-charging-stations-hastens-the-de/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/24/amsterdam-orders-125-public-ev-charging-stations-hastens-the-de/#comments Amsterdam is known for its affinity for two-wheeled transportation, but the cycling-crazed city is also making a serious commitment to EVs for those Dutch who prefer driving. As a part of a plan introduced two years ago to eliminate internal combustion from its streets by 2040, the Netherlands' capital is looking to add to its existing 100 EV charging stations. The City Council has charged Dutch power company Essent with the installation of an additional 125 public plug-in points this year, with the possibility of adding 625 more. These new chargers may make it easier to juice up your electric car, but given the current price of EVs, we aren't sure how many Amsterdam residents will trade in their Kalkhoffs for Fiat 500s and Smart ForTwos. PR's after the break.

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Amsterdam orders 125 public EV charging stations, hastens the death of internal combustion originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 06:06:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>amsterdamcharging stationChargingStationdutchelectric carelectric vehicleElectricCarElectricVehicleessentevev chargerev chargingev charging stationEvChargerEvChargingEvChargingStationnetherlandsSun, 24 Apr 2011 06:06:00 EST<![CDATA[Xperia Play makes brief appearance at T-Mobile Netherlands, quickly pulled]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/xperia-play-makes-brief-appearance-at-t-mobile-netherlands-quic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/xperia-play-makes-brief-appearance-at-t-mobile-netherlands-quic/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/02/xperia-play-makes-brief-appearance-at-t-mobile-netherlands-quic/#commentsSoon up for grabs in the land of bicycles, coffee shops and mayonnaise-laden fries, Sony Ericsson's Xperia Play -- affectionately known as the PlayStation Phone -- was recently sighted gracing the storefront at T-Mobile Netherlands. As is the case with subsidized handsets, we spotted that the upfront cost of this elusive one varies based on the rate of your monthly plan and term of commitment. At €25 per month and a one year agreement, for example, this mobile gamer could soon be yours for €269. As if the fusion of old-school PSOne and Gingerbread weren't tempting enough, T-Mobile is sweetening the deal, offering four months of free internet with the device. The rollout of Xperia Play across Europe has seen a bumpy start, and we're hoping better luck for T-Mobile users in Holland. Keep checking the source -- we're guessing the doors will reopen soon enough.

[Thanks, John]

Xperia Play makes brief appearance at T-Mobile Netherlands, quickly pulled originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 02 Apr 2011 20:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]

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iPad 2 gets a magnetic cherry cover to top off its delicious hardware cake (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 25 Mar 2011 06:11:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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University of Twente's new lens reveals the sub-100nm level with visible light originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>gallium phosphideGalliumPhosphidelaserlensmagnificationmicroscopenanonanometernanometer imageNanometerImagenanoparticlenanotechnologyNetherlandsopticscatterscatteringUniversity of TwenteUniversityOfTwentevisible lightVisibleLightThu, 24 Mar 2011 23:50:00 EST<![CDATA[T-Mobile Netherlands starts offering free iPhone unlocks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/t-mobile-netherlands-starts-offering-free-iphone-unlocks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/t-mobile-netherlands-starts-offering-free-iphone-unlocks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/18/t-mobile-netherlands-starts-offering-free-iphone-unlocks/#comments We know exactly what Canada's Rogers is thinking right now: "c'mon, T-Mobile, you guys are leaving money on the table!" Though Rogers and its Fido subsidiary are charging CAD $50 to unlock an iPhone, T-Mobile's Dutch division is now willing to do it gratis, citing the fact that multiple Dutch carriers now offer the iPhone and they no longer feel the need to keep it SIM-locked. Refreshing attitude, isn't it? As of January 12th, newly-activated iPhones on T-Mobile Netherlands are unlocked automatically; existing customers can call into customer service to get an unlock now, or wait until February for a do-it-yourself method. Of course, the irony is that when a carrier treats you that well, you don't really want to leave -- but this'll be a great option for folks that do a lot of roaming and don't care to go the ultrasn0w route.

[Thanks, Gijs]

T-Mobile Netherlands starts offering free iPhone unlocks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 Jan 2011 17:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applehollandiphoneiphone 4Iphone4netherlandst-mobilet-mobile netherlandsT-mobileNetherlandsunlockTue, 18 Jan 2011 17:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Nokia ups the ante on Apple, adds 13 more patents to the 24 already asserted]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/nokia-ups-the-ante-on-apple-adds-13-more-patents-to-the-24-alre/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/nokia-ups-the-ante-on-apple-adds-13-more-patents-to-the-24-alre/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/16/nokia-ups-the-ante-on-apple-adds-13-more-patents-to-the-24-alre/#commentsWe told you that this would likely go on forever. Nokia just announced that the company has filed claims in the UK, Germany, and The Netherlands alleging that Apple's iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad are infringing upon Nokia's patents. This adds 13 more patents to the 24 already asserted in the ITC and US federal claims. Here's a particularly snippy remark made Paul Melin, vice president, Intellectual Property at Nokia:

"The Nokia inventions protected by these patents include several which enable compelling user experiences. For example, using a wiping gesture on a touch screen to navigate content, or enabling access to constantly changing services with an on-device app store, both filed more than ten years before the launch of the iPhone."

The new Nokia patent claims are wide ranging covering user interface, on-device app stores, antenna structures, signal noise suppression, messaging functionality, chipsets, caller ID, display illumination, integration of multiple radios, and data card functionality. Click through for the full press release.

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Nokia ups the ante on Apple, adds 13 more patents to the 24 already asserted originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 16 Dec 2010 08:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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