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[Report: Apple mulling second Israeli facility after Anobit purchase]]>http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/report-second-apple-israeli-facility-planned/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/report-second-apple-israeli-facility-planned/http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/25/report-second-apple-israeli-facility-planned/#comments It looks like Apple's acquisition of Anobit was only one part of its Israel-based plans -- business daily Calcalist is claiming that the company will open a research center there by the end of February. It's unrelated to the purchase of the flash-chip maker, since Ed Frank was apparently despatched to scope out suitable bases for a new facility in early 2011. It's reportedly going to be based in the Matam Technology District, south of Haifa, adjacent to similar facilities operated by Microsoft, Intel and Philips. It's already received hundreds of resumes for engineers: it's looking for those with specific know-how in chip development, hardware testing and verification. The new complex is to be kept separate from Anobit, with no communication allowed between the two teams. Another tidbit that emerged from yesterday's conference call was that Bob Mansfield is integrating Anobit's team into Apple's, but company founder Ehud Weinstein will depart for pastures new -- much in the same way that some of Intrinsity and PA Semi's staff departed after being swallowed by Cupertino's cash.

Report: Apple mulling second Israeli facility after Anobit purchase originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:19:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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If you're the sort who wished your car had a transparent roof when the rain falls down but want some shielding when the sun's up (or, you know, vice versa) then BASF have good news for you. It's showing off the transparent OLED technology it developed with Philips that behaves like glass when inactive, turning opaque when activated. We're already familiar with the technology here, because it's the same kit that the chemicals giant showed off on its custom Smart Forvision it produced with Daimler back in September. As before, it's also been able to pair them up with transparent solar cells, for environmentally friendly sky watching: just remember that people will be able to see you pick your nose from all angles now, okay?

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>BASFCarDaimler ForvisionDaimler Smart ForvisionDaimlerForvisionDaimlerSmartForvisionOLEDPhilipstOLEDTransparentTransparent OLEDTransparent PV CellTransparent Solar CellTransparentOledTransparentPvCellTransparentSolarCellTransportationVehiclesFri, 20 Jan 2012 05:53:00 EST<![CDATA[Mobile Miscellany: week of December 5, 2011]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/10/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/10/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-5-2011/http://www.engadget.com/2011/12/10/mobile-miscellany-week-of-december-5-2011/#comments This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of December 5, 2011:
  • C Spire announced this week that it's launching the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. The device is currently available for purchase for $50 with a two-year commitment and after a $50 mail-in rebate. [AndroidCentral]
  • Images and specs of Philips' first Android device, the W920, surfaced this week, and its spec sheet doesn't look very good: Froyo, a 1GHz Qualcomm QSD8250 CPU, 512MB of RAM, a 4.3-inch WVGA display, a 5MP camera, 10.5mm thin frame and it has a 1,280mAh battery. The fun part is the rumored price tag: £400 ($627). [LandofDroid]
  • Ting is a new Sprint MVNO that'll launch mid-2012. It'll be prepaid and use a bump-up and bump-down model for pricing -- in other words, going over your minutes will just bump you into the next higher plan, while using fewer minutes can bump you to a lower plan. [Cnet]
  • Another prepaid provider in the news this week is PrepaYd Wireless, which launched this week. It offers a "Y Pay More" plan that will give you unlimited talk, text and 3G data for $40 per month. If you don't need data, you can get all-you-can-eat talk and text for $35. Much like Ting, PrepaYd Wireless utilizes the Sprint network. [MobileTechNews]
  • If you use a BlackBerry OS 7 device on AT&T, the carrier is offering you two free months of BBM Music. Normally you need to pay $5 a month to store 50 songs. [Crackberry]
  • While we're on the subject of BlackBerry phones, Twitter for BlackBerry just got updated to version 2.1 and now offers multi-account support. In addition to being able to view up to five accounts in the same feed, it also includes the ability to tweet one thing to more than one account simultaneously. [BlackBerry]
  • Pandora and Windows Phone may never mix well, but at least the radio service can be enjoyed now through an unofficial Pandora app called MetroRadio. It's free, and is finally available in the Windows Phone Marketplace. [WPCentral]

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>blackberryblackberry os 7BlackberryOs7C SpireCSpiremiscellaneousmiscellanymmmobile miscellanyMobileMiscellanymobilepostminimvnopandoraphilipsphilips w920PhilipsW920prepaidresearch in motionResearchInMotionrimroundupSony Ericsson Xperia PlaySonyEricssonXperiaPlaysprinttingtwitterwindows phone 7WindowsPhone7Xperia playXperiaPlaySat, 10 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Engadget's holiday gift guide 2011: docks]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-docks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-docks/http://www.engadget.com/2011/11/28/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-2011-docks/#comments Welcome to the Engadget Holiday Gift Guide! We're well aware of the heartbreaking difficulties surrounding the seasonal shopping experience, so we're here to help you sort out this year's tech treasures. Below is today's bevy of curated picks, and you can head back to the Gift Guide hub to see the rest of the product guides as they're added throughout the holiday season.
'Tis the season to go shopping and slightly broke! Unless you're living off the grid, you can't escape the marketing merriment amping up the arrival of that most wonderful time of the year. You know, the one where loved ones run themselves ragged skipping from store to store in an attempt to find the perfect gift that just screams, "I care," and costs a pretty penny, too. Well, we know things can get hectic and the options overwhelming, but for the music aficionado in your family, you can't really go wrong with a speaker dock. Let's face it, even Great Aunt Eddie's rockin' a portable media player these days. So, why not help her get up off the couch, out of her mind and into a living room hoedown with a wall of MP3 sound? Lucky for you, we've whittled down the dizzying array of digital audio offerings into a handy guide fit for the frugal and lavish alike. Need a little inspiration? Then head on past the break to peruse the goods and get psyched for that onslaught of holiday cheer.

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It's a first-world issue: running out of honey when we need just a little more to sweeten up that bowl of oatmeal or cup of coffee. What we need is a constant supply of the golden stuff, and Philips has thankfully come up with this urban beehive to provide precisely that. It's the latest addition to the company's germaphobe-unfriendly "microbial home" concept. The system is half flowerpot, half hive, with bees able to travel between flower pollination and your domestic honey factory their honeycomb house. Honey can be 'tapped' from the base, with a smoking system in place to "calm the bees" before opening the hive. Now, if Philips could fashion something to keep us in a constant supply of maple syrup, then maybe even bakery dreams have a future, after all.

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Honey, at home: Philips urban beehive shrinks your ecological footprint, increases holes on belt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 10 Nov 2011 13:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philips InstantTrust water purifier offers immediate bug-free hydration originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 04 Nov 2011 07:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Why spend your hard-earned money on one of Philips' Ambilight displays when you can just make your own, using some Arduino-based wizardry and a little bit of elbow grease? Fortunately, Minty Boost creator ladyada is here to help. All you'll need is a strand of digital RGB LED pixels, a five-volt DC power supply (along with a female power adapter), any USB-equipped Arduino micro-controller and, of course, the appropriate Processing programming environment. You can find the full how-to at the source link below, but the results are pretty impressive -- a capture-based sketch system that's compatible with just about any media player. See it for yourself in the video after the break.

[Thanks, Phil]

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Arduino-powered lighting system infuses your LED with some Ambilight-like pizazz (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 06:44:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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[Thanks, Peter]

Philips' Android-based GoGear Connect PMP now available for pre-order originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Sep 2011 20:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer's kit, create Smart TV app standard originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 07 Sep 2011 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philips Fidelio DS3801W, another ring-shaped AirPlay speaker, does the FCC tango originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 06 Sep 2011 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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One of the fun things about attending a show that's open to the public like IFA is that you tend to get the same pitch from companies as folks walking in off the street. And the pitch with the latest Philips GoGear is quite simple: this is the company's shot at the iPod touch. We swung by the Philips booth to give the thing another spin. The 3.2-inch portable media player has a touchscreen and runs Android 2.3 -- really, it's got most of the basic functionality of a handset, save for the whole calling people thing.

The build on the device is a bit plasticy and certainly can't compare with the touch on that front, though it is quite light and should slip into your pocket easily for a trip to the gym, if you're so inclined. The player also doesn't make the most of potential screen real estate, due to the three large buttons and Philips logo taking up roughly a quarter of the its face -- an odd choice, given the GoGear's touchscreen. The PMP also has three large brass buttons in its side.

The GoGear 3 runs Android apps with ease, flipping through the selection of Google programs without a problem. It's also got Android Market built-in, accessible through its built-in WiFi. That functionality also comes in handy with the company's SimplyShare software, which lets you stream music and video content to other devices.

No word yet on final pricing or availability, though the Philips rep we spoke with said it will likely run around €150 for the 8GB version and €180 for the 16GB.

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Philips GoGear 3 Android PMP hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 09:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Update: the folks at Philips emailed to let us know the USB toothbrush will sell for a suggested $219.99 in the US.

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Philips Sonicare DiamondClean USB toothbrush to stay fresh at your desk originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Aug 2011 01:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Traditional speaker docks are so 2010. This year, AirPlay is in, and Philips was on hand to demo five new wireless speaker models at the CEA LineShows in NYC, set to roll out beginning later this month through the holiday season. Its flagship Fidelio SoundSphere DS9800W will ship in June with a price tag of about $800, but didn't appear willing to pair with the iPhone Philips had on hand at the show. We did go ears-on with the more affordable DS8800W, however, which filled the small demo room with deep, rich Fire and Rain, sans-wires -- and can do the same in your own home when it ships for $400 beginning next month. That model isn't nearly as sleek as the non-functional SoundSphere, or its smaller DS6800W counterpart, which will hit stores in time for the holidays with a $500 MSRP. Philips also showed off its 360-degree DS3881W and compact AD7000W -- both of which also include AirPlay support, and will ship for $330 and $230, respectively, by the holiday season. Jump past the break for a look at all five models.

Gallery: Philips AirPlay speakers hands-on

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Philips Fidelio Speakers with AirPlay hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:52:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>airplayappleFidelioFidelio SoundSphereFidelioSoundspherehands-onphilipsPhilips Fidelio SoundSpherePhilipsFidelioSoundsphereSoundSpherevideowifiwireless speakerwireless speakersWirelessSpeakerWirelessSpeakersWed, 22 Jun 2011 12:52:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips GoGear Connect 7 Android tablet launching in China soon?]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/philips-gogear-connect-7-android-tablet-launching-in-china-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/philips-gogear-connect-7-android-tablet-launching-in-china-soon/http://www.engadget.com/2011/05/26/philips-gogear-connect-7-android-tablet-launching-in-china-soon/#comments Philips GoGear Connect 7 An Ode to the Philips GoGear Connect 7:

It's rumored to be launching soon,
Supposedly hitting shelves in June.
Instead of picking Honeycomb,
Philips decided to go it on its own.
Underneath its skin you'll find Gingerbread,
We'd prefer an "entirely for tablet" OS instead.
There's a front facing camera for video chat
And a "drawing area" -- imagine that!
It's got a 7-inch screen and microSD,
As for price and processor it's wait and see.

[Thanks, Holman]

Philips GoGear Connect 7 Android tablet launching in China soon? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 26 May 2011 19:22:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Nissho starts selling 52-inch, glasses-free 3D TV with Full HD resolution in Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 23 May 2011 07:18:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philips EnduraLED A21 bulb offers bright light for big bucks originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 May 2011 22:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Did you know that the cell phone in your pocket could be causing the collapse of bee colonies? This week Inhabitat reported the alarming news as Swiss researchers confirmed that cell signals confuse bees and are leading to their deaths. We also looked at a Bill Gates-funded plan to power cell phones using dirt, and we spotted a new phone battery that can be charged by yelling at it -- much to the chagrin of everyone else on the bus.

Alternative transportation got a boost this week as Japanese engineers unveiled a levitating high-speed electric train that flies over the earth, and we shined a light on Berkeley's new solar-powered Impulse racer, which is gearing up to blaze a trail in the 1,800-mile World Solar Challenge. It was a big week for biofuels as well as Ford and Georgia Tech unveiled plans to create the first hydraulic hybrid U.S. school bus and UK scientists cooked up a plan to power cars with Cornish pasties.

In other news, this week a New Jersey Toys "R" Us unveiled plans to build the largest solar roof in the United States, and HyperSolar rolled out a magnifying film that can increase the efficiency of photovoltaic panels by 300%. In green lighting news, we watched Google flip the switch on its brilliant Android-controlled LED bulb, and we announced the Philips and Inhabitat Bright Ideas Lighting Design Competition, which is awarding $1,000 to the designer of the most stunning eco-friendly lamp. Finally, we got excited for the start of summer with a look at the Lapin Kulta Solar Kitchen, which will be serving up sun-cooked meals all across Europe!

Inhabitat's Week in Green: floating trains, dead bees, dirt-powered phones and Cornish pasties originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 15 May 2011 22:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>Bill GatesBillGatesCornish pastiesCornishPastiesFordhydraulicImpulseinhabitatinhabitats week in greenInhabitatsWeekInGreenLapin KultaLapinKultaPhilipssolarsolar powerSolarPowerSun, 15 May 2011 22:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips GoGear Connect gets Gingerbread and some new threads, we go hands-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/philips-gogear-connect-gets-gingerbread-and-some-new-threads-we/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/philips-gogear-connect-gets-gingerbread-and-some-new-threads-we/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/19/philips-gogear-connect-gets-gingerbread-and-some-new-threads-we/#comments It's been a while since we last saw Philip's GoGear Connect PMP, and in the meantime it's acquired a new look and a new flavor of Android. The new GoGear has gone from white to black, lost its trackball in favor of a capacitive touchscreen display, and exchanged the lowly Android 2.1 for Gingerbread. Like its competition from Samsung, the device also has access to the Android Market and all those apps that lesser PMPs lack. After getting some quality time with a prototype of the new device, we found the copper-colored buttons and speaker grill running along its right side to form an intriguing design, but the overall fit and finish -- not to mention the lack of a backlight for the screen -- demonstrated that it wasn't quite ready for primetime. Luckily, there's plenty of time to work out the kinks, as Philips has pegged a September debut for the 8GB and 16GB versions (at $179 and to-be-determined price points, respectively), and promised a 32GB iteration will come later. PR after the break.

Gallery: Philips GoGear Connect PMP hands-on

Continue reading Philips GoGear Connect gets Gingerbread and some new threads, we go hands-on

Philips GoGear Connect gets Gingerbread and some new threads, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Philips sells HDTV business to Hong Kong-based TPV Technology, will sate itself with royalty payments

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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>2011businessexitfinancialfinancialsfrans van houtenFransVanHoutenhd tvhdtvindustryphilipsq1quarterquarterlyquitresultstelevisiontpvtvvideoMon, 18 Apr 2011 05:41:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips' new camcorder comes with 23x zoom and WiFi, but no price or release date]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/philips-new-camcorder-comes-with-23x-zoom-and-wifi-but-no-pric/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/philips-new-camcorder-comes-with-23x-zoom-and-wifi-but-no-pric/http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/15/philips-new-camcorder-comes-with-23x-zoom-and-wifi-but-no-pric/#comments Philips makes plenty of audio / video equipment for use when consuming our content, but until now, the company didn't offer many options on the creating end. Well, Philips fanboys (they exist, don't they?), take a gander at your next must-buy purchase -- the ESee HD camcorder touts a 23x zoom, 1080p recording to an SD card, touchscreen viewfinder (of unknown size), WiFi for uploading vids (so as not to keep fans waiting for your next cinematic masterpiece), and an audio zoom feature. Yeah, a zoom for your audio. Details about pricing and availability are nowhere to be found, but not knowing makes you want it all the more, right?

[Thanks, Jakob]

Philips' new camcorder comes with 23x zoom and WiFi, but no price or release date originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 03:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Comfort is certainly the aim for Philips' new SH series headphones, and they certainly have a compelling case. The magic behind these lightweight cans is FloatingCushion, which is essentially just memory foam that seals nicely around your ears for both comfort and reduced audio loss. Simple, but seemingly effective. No word on whether these softhearted headphones will make it to the US, but according to Pocket-lint there will be six of these in total, four of which being a Bluetooth SHB9100 model, an over-the-ear SHP8000, and two folding compact SHL9000 variants (one with in-line remote and mic). Head over to the via link for some hands-on pics.

Gallery: Philips SH-series FloatingCushion headphones

Philips FloatingCushions headphones have you on cloud nine originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 09 Mar 2011 03:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Philips doubles up with both passive & active 3D TVs, new Blu-ray players in Europe originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 11:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Philips Fidelio SoundSphere WiFi speakers get AirPlayed

Philips Fidelio SoundSphere WiFi speakers get AirPlayed originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Philips uWand hands-on

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Philips uWand hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 09 Jan 2011 19:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Philips CES 2011 TVs and Blu-ray player

Continue reading Philips bringing ultrawidescreen TV, wireless Blu-ray player, apps and eventually Android TV to USA

Philips bringing ultrawidescreen TV, wireless Blu-ray player, apps and eventually Android TV to USA originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 08 Jan 2011 07:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: JVC 50-inch 21:9 3D HD TV prototype

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 Consider yourself an HD junkie? You're in for a treat. A feast of treats, actually. Philips has just let loose a veritable smorgasbord of new HD kit at CES this morning, from LCD HDTVs to Blu-ray decks to complete home theater systems. Here's what you need to know:
  • The 4000 LED series of HDTVs are available in 40 (40PFL4706), 46 (46PFL4706) and 55 (55PFL4706) inch sizes, these mid-range sets include MediaConnect and NetTV for getting your PC to play nice on your TV (sans wires, at that), with the latter also providing easy access to Vudu, Netflix, Blockbuster and FilmFresh. These will ship by May for prices of $749, $999 and $1499 in order of mention. For those who couldn't care less about MediaConnect of NetTV, a 19-inch, 22-inch and 32-inch version will be available this month for $199.99, $249.99 and $449.99, respectively.
  • Moving up a bit, the 5000 LCD series will ship in 40 (40PFL5706), 46 (46PFL5706) and 55 (55PFL5706) inch sizes, with these boasting the same basic functionality as the 4000 series but gaining a Pixel Precise HD engine and 120Hz de-jitter support. Look for these in the April / May time frame for $679, $899 and $1099.
  • Looking to take one more step towards high-end? The LED 6000 series is where's it at, improving upon the other two lines by adding... 3D. Naturally. Check the 40PFL6706 (40-inch), 46PFL6706 (46-inch) and 55PFL6706 (55-inch) models this September for $999, $1299 and $1699 in order of mention.
  • If you're looking to outfit your room with a full-on home theater system, Philips is revealing five new setups today, three of which have 3D support baked right in. The whole lot includes a Blu-ray deck and support for MediaConnect / NetTV, with the more expensive sets boasting wireless rear speakers and DLNA streaming. They'll be shipping from February to May for $269.99 to $449.99.
  • Closing things out are the company's five new Blu-ray decks, with the $169.99 (BDP3506), $199.99 (BDP5506) and $219.99 (BDP7506) models supporting 3D Blu-ray. The 7506 also gets MediaConnect and NetTV, with the whole range shipping between next month and April.
Check out the full releases, each chock full of details, right after the break. Oh, and sink your retinas into the gallery below while you're at it.

Gallery: Philips CES 2011 HD lineup: HDTVs, Blu-ray players, home cinema systems

Continue reading Philips CES 2011 HD lineup: 4000 / 5000 / 6000 series LCDs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems

Philips CES 2011 HD lineup: 4000 / 5000 / 6000 series LCDs, Blu-ray players and home theater systems originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3d3d blu-ray3dBlu-ray40004000 series4000Series40PFL670646PFL670650005000 series5000Series55PFL670660006000 series6000SeriesBDP3006BDP3306BDP3506BDP5506BDP7506blockbusterblu-rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayercesces 2011ces2011dlnahdtvhome theaterHomeTheaterHTS3006HTS3306HTS3506HTS5506HTS7506lcdlcd hdtvlcd tvLcdHdtvLcdTvmedia streamingMediaConnectMediaStreamingnetappsnetflixnettvphilipsWed, 05 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips crams ATSC M/H tuner into PD725 portable DVD player, intros PB9013 mobile Blu-ray player]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/philips-crams-atsc-m-h-tuner-into-pd725-portable-dvd-player-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/philips-crams-atsc-m-h-tuner-into-pd725-portable-dvd-player-int/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/philips-crams-atsc-m-h-tuner-into-pd725-portable-dvd-player-int/#comments In recent years, Philips has strayed somewhat from introducing products catering to the North American marketplace. We're thrilled to say that this year's spate of CES announcements signifies a stark turn from that approach. The most interesting release from the company during this year's blowout is probably the PS725 (shown above), a 7-inch portable DVD player that doubles as a mobile TV viewer. Before you bust out the yawn collector, you should know that Philips managed to stuff both an ATSC and an ATSC M/H tuner within, the latter of which just announced a major push into 20 major metropolitan markets back in November. The unit has an 800 x 480 resolution display, three hours of nonstop playback via a rechargeable Li-Polymer battery pack, a screen that swivels 180 degrees and a $299 price point. It'll ship in March, just as your FLO TV service keels over. In related news, the outfit is also outing a PB9013 portable Blu-ray player, which touts a 9-inch display, a battery good for three hours of enjoyment, a bundled mounting kit and an HDMI output. You'll also see this one ship in March, but with a $399 retail sticker.

Outside of those two, we're told that the GeGear Muse MP4 player is now on track to ship in March, with the 8GB model going for $149, the 16GB edition for $179 and the high-end 32GB model for $229. For those out of the loop, it'll deliver a 3.2-inch HVGA touchpanel, an FM radio tuner, 720p movie support and compatibility with FLAC and APE lossless files. Closing things up, we've got the Fidelio DS8550 and DS9010 speaker docks. The former handles your iPod, iPhone and / or iPad, streams tunes over Bluetooth and touts a built-in, rechargeable battery; this guy's on sale now for $299. As for the latter? That one's expected to ship at the tail-end of March for $599, with the price premium netting you an aircraft quality aluminum enclosure, improved audio drivers and a proximity sensor to activate a backlit control panel. Bullet points after the break, per usual.

Gallery: Philips CES 2011 product launches

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Philips crams ATSC M/H tuner into PD725 portable DVD player, intros PB9013 mobile Blu-ray player originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>ATSCATSC mhAtscMhbdblu-rayblu-ray playerBlu-rayPlayercesces 2011Ces2011dapDS8550DS9010dvdFideliofidelio ds8550FidelioDs8550gogeargogear museGogearMusemobile tvMobileTvmp3 playerMp3Playermp4musePB9013PD725philipspmpportable bd playerportable blu-ray playerportable dvd playerPortableBdPlayerPortableBlu-rayPlayerPortableDvdPlayerWed, 05 Jan 2011 07:00:00 EST<![CDATA[MIT developing smart adaptive LED lighting system to reduce energy use by up to 90 percent]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/28/mit-developing-smart-adaptive-led-lighting-system-to-reduce-ener/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/28/mit-developing-smart-adaptive-led-lighting-system-to-reduce-ener/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/28/mit-developing-smart-adaptive-led-lighting-system-to-reduce-ener/#comments It's very well that manufacturers are constantly pushing for more efficient LEDs, but we can do better than that: what if we could have an LED lighting system that pumps out just the right amount of juice to suit our changing environment? That's exactly what the tree huggers at MIT are working on right now. Said adaptive system relies on a small box that not only acts as a position tracker, calibrator and sensor for the dimmable overhead LED fixtures, but also lets the user set the desired tone and light intensity for the room. In other words: no matter how sunny or cloudy it is outside, you'll still be comfortably basking in the same steady shine in your room, while also saving up to 90 percent of energy. Our guess is that Philips -- the project's sponsor -- will eventually release a product based on this technology, but for now, you can see the system in action after the break (from 1:07).

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MIT developing smart adaptive LED lighting system to reduce energy use by up to 90 percent originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Nov 2010 23:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It doesn't appear to be especially widespread, but a sizable number of reports are cropping up on the official Apple support forums of some pretty wild issues affecting the new Apple TV when paired with certain Sony and Philips TVs. As you can see above, those issues can include a rather unfortunate pastel color scheme (apparently common on Philips TVs), while others are also reporting inverted colors, and green or black screens. As for Apple, at least some users who've contact the company about the problem say it is aware of the issue, but early reports from those who've applied the Apple TV 4.1 update suggest they haven't fixed the problem just yet. Has your Apple TV taken on a new hue? Let us know in comments, and check out a psychedelic video of the problem after the break.

[Thanks, Bea]

Continue reading Some Apple TV users reporting wacky color problems with Sony, Philips TVs

Some Apple TV users reporting wacky color problems with Sony, Philips TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Nov 2010 21:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleapple tvAppleTvissueissuesphilipsproblemproblemssonyvideoMon, 22 Nov 2010 21:10:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips Pronto lineup of universal remote controllers to be discontinued]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/philips-will-dicontinue-pronto-lineup-of-universal-remote-contro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/philips-will-dicontinue-pronto-lineup-of-universal-remote-contro/http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/01/philips-will-dicontinue-pronto-lineup-of-universal-remote-contro/#commentsIf you're a home theater or home automation buff then you're certainly familiar with Philips' Pronto lineup of remote controls. Unfortunately, Philips has decided to discontinue its Pronto business after failing to find a buyer. Here's the official quote:
"In December 2009, Philips announced the intention to relocate some of its existing remote control activities in Leuven, Belgium to Asia. At the same time, the intention was communicated to investigate alternative strategic options for the Pronto business, as this activity no longer fits with the Philips strategy. Following thorough research, no suitable partner was found for the acquisition of these activities. As such, Philips confirms today that it will discontinue the Pronto product line and related activities."
Logitech, the playing field is all yours.

Philips Pronto lineup of universal remote controllers to be discontinued originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>discontinuediscontinuedhome automationhome theaterHomeAutomationHomeTheaterphilipsprontoremote controlremote controlsRemoteControlRemoteControlsMon, 01 Nov 2010 04:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips claims first AC-powered OLED module, points the way to cheaper, more reliable bulbs]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/philips-claims-first-ac-powered-oled-module-points-the-way-to-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/philips-claims-first-ac-powered-oled-module-points-the-way-to-c/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/10/philips-claims-first-ac-powered-oled-module-points-the-way-to-c/#comments Sure, you've fawned over razor-thin OLED TVs and vibrant AMOLED screens, but as Philips keeps reminding us, the organic diodes are good for more than displays -- they also make a fancy light bulb, too. This week, the company took the wraps off the latest advance in that direction: a bright-white OLED module that takes alternating current. Philips says that up until now, OLED technology required low-power DC voltage, which necessitated costly switching mechanisms built into such products in turn, but now they've got panels that sip fresh-squeezed AC juice directly from the wall. Now, it's just a question of when they'll be bright and cheap enough to be remotely worth your while. PR after the break.

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Philips claims first AC-powered OLED module, points the way to cheaper, more reliable bulbs originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>LEDLED lightingLedLightinglightlightingLumibladeOLEDoled lightoled lightingOledLightOledLightingPhilipsTU BraunschweigTuBraunschweigFri, 10 Sep 2010 10:01:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips Home Control's Dual is a QWERTY remote for attractive people]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/philips-home-controls-dual-is-a-qwerty-remote-for-attractive-pe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/philips-home-controls-dual-is-a-qwerty-remote-for-attractive-pe/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/07/philips-home-controls-dual-is-a-qwerty-remote-for-attractive-pe/#comments There are plenty of QWERTY remotes out there, trying to be all fancy and make operating your TV more like operating a computer. They think they're so clever, but they've all overlooked one important point: you're dead sexy. Do they really expect you to rock a remote that any old ugly person could buy at Sears and point at their more-than-an-inch-thick LCD? Philips understands, and its Home Control division is launching the Dual remote just for you. It's a pretty simple execution, with a minimal remote on one side and the full QWERTY on the flip. It's a little hard to tell from the presser, but it sounds like there's an optical track pad hidden somewhere on here as well. We also don't have any mention of release date or price, but do details like that really matter? No, they don't. Because this remote's sexy. And you're sexy. Problem = solved.

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Philips Home Control's Dual is a QWERTY remote for attractive people originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:16:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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So how did it look? Well, it was ok, we guess. It doesn't have that in-your-face pop of the current generation of 3D televisions that require 3D glasses. The effect is more subtle (or maybe the content was). Our biggest problem was with the sharpness of the display. Although the 56-inch prototype CCFL LCD was 4k (that's 4 times the resolution of your Full HD TV) the image we saw was coarse in appearance due to the lenticular lens required to refract the left and right images for each eye. Having said that, the lenticular lens technology used is certainly better suited for non-stationary viewing. While the border around objects on the screen tended to shift quickly and blur (see the video after the break) when looking at the panel frombetween any of its 15 viewing angles (spread across a 120-degree arc), at least it didn't exhibit those horrible dark vertical bands seen when changing your angle even slightly while viewing 3D panels based on the parallax barrier method of glasses-less 3D. Still, it was hard to find the viewing sweet spot and honestly, given the option to sit in front of this display and a 4k panel "limited" to 2D, we'd have to opt for the latter. Get back to us in 3 to 5 and see if we feel the same.

Continue reading Philips Dimenco glasses-less 3D TV of the future, hopefully our future

Philips Dimenco glasses-less 3D TV of the future, hopefully our future originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:15:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>3dccfl-xenon-headlightsdimencoifaifa 2010Ifa2010lcdlenticularlenticular lensLenticularLensphilipsprototypetelevisionvideoFri, 03 Sep 2010 09:15:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips unveils new PicoPix pico projectors (update)]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/philips-unveils-new-picopix-pico-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/philips-unveils-new-picopix-pico-projectors/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/philips-unveils-new-picopix-pico-projectors/#comments Our friends at Engadget en Español have turned us on to some pico projecters that recently popped up on Philips' Flickr account. We don't have too much info, other than they are designated (in no particular order): PPX-1430, PPX-1230 and PPX-1030. And they're really rather small. Yeah, we're underwhelmed too. But we must report even the least breathtaking gadgets: it's our meat and potatoes, after all. And you can bet your bubby that if Philips does relate any mind-blowing information at this year's IFA (which is going on as we write this), we'll let you know. Oh, you want more pictures? Well, here you go!

Update: We got the PR! (Thanks, bb-chef.) Depending on features (power options, SD card slot, etc.) prices range from €200-€300 (about $256-$385). All models sport a resolution of 800 x 600 and a contrast of 400:1. Available in October. See for yourself after the break.

Gallery: Philips unveils new PicoPix pico projectors


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Philips unveils new PicoPix pico projectors (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 03 Sep 2010 02:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The DS8550 also packs a handle on back and an internal battery, allegedly good for up to five hours of use off the grid so you'll be able to kick it old-school with the Fidelio slung over your shoulder in the subway station. The unit makes use of a unique spring-loaded pivot on its 30-pin connector, which Philips says allows you to connect any iPod, iPhone, or iPad without needing the typical adapters -- the device just sort of rests on the connector and the surrounding concave section of the speaker mesh. Check out a few more shots in the gallery!

Gallery: Philips Fidelio DS8550 iPad speaker dock hands-on

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Philips Fidelio DS8550 iPad speaker dock hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>a2dpapplebluetoothdockfideliohands-onifaifa 2010Ifa2010ipadipad dockIpadDockphilipsstereo bluetoothStereoBluetoothThu, 02 Sep 2010 09:34:00 EST<![CDATA[Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D megadisplay eyes-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-cinema-21-9-platinum-3d-megadisplay-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-cinema-21-9-platinum-3d-megadisplay-eyes-on/http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/02/philips-cinema-21-9-platinum-3d-megadisplay-eyes-on/#comments There are some things that you just long for irrationally in a sort of trade-your-next-10-years-of-Christmas-presents sort of way, and this new 3D Cinema 21:9 Platinum HDTV from Philips is one of those things. We just got a few too-brief minutes alone with the 58-inch set, where it proved itself quite an excellent 3D display -- it's hard to differentiate exact 3D quality without another display nearby for reference, but we didn't see any issues or worry points with the image quality offhand. With shutter glasses on the image remained bright and saturated with little ghosting, and while opinions may vary on Ambilight, we absolutely love it in action, particularly with this letterbox-destroying aspect ratio.

So, how many Christmases do we have to fork over to get Philips to ship this dang thing to the US?

Gallery: Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D megadisplay eyes-on

Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum 3D megadisplay eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 09:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Philips' 3D-capable Cinema 21:9 Platinum Series press images

Philips' Cinema 21:9 Platinum HDTV finally takes the leap into 3D originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 07:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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