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Sony will unveil a new Xperia device on April 14th
Sony is launching a new Xperia product on April 14th at 4:30PM Japan time or 3:30AM Eastern time in the US.
Apple's iPhone 8 and 8 Plus wrap more power in a glass-backed design
Today, Apple is likely to announce more phones than it has at any event in its history. The iPhone 8 and 8 Plus are two major parts of today's showcase, and after all those tantalizing leaks, we finally get to hear all about them. You won't have to wait much longer to handle one either: Both iPhone 8 models, which mark a return to glass-backed design, with a powerful-sounding new processor inside, will go on preorder September 15th, with a launch date of September 22nd. For the bigger handset, you'll get to pick storage configs with 64, 128 and 256GB options with prices start at $799, while iPhone 8 shoppers will get 64GB and 256GB options, with an entry-level price of $699. And yes, all three colors (silver, space gray and gold aluminum) will be coming to both phones. Let's take a look.
Apple might announce a 4K TV box at next month’s iPhone event
Apple is unveiling another new product with its latest iPhones and Apple Watches in September, according to Bloomberg. Cupertino is reportedly announcing its 4K- and HDR-capable Apple TV, as well. If you'll recall, the publication reported earlier this year that the tech titan has updated its TV streaming box with the capability to stream in 4K resolution and to play more color-rich HDR videos. Since the upgraded box is expected to stream bigger files with a higher resolution, it will come with a faster processor. Obviously, you'll need to pair it with a TV that's also capable of playing 4K HDR content to bring out its full potential.
HTC will unveil a squeezable 'U' phone in May
Sounds like HTC's busy preparing for a big event in its home country: the electronics maker has just sent out a Save the Date for May 16th. Invites like this are typically shrouded in mystery, and HTC's is no different. All the invitation says is "Squeeze for the Brilliant U," though the blurry phone in the background and the company's tweet gives us some idea of what it could announce. In the video, you can see a hand squeezing the edges of a phone, hinting that you'll be able to interact with the device by giving its frame a squeeze.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:30PM ET
It's Tuesday, which is time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 9:30PM. The non-stop onslaught of conferences are actually over, so we're back to the regular topics; the FCC and new streaming options. There are a few other items of note we'll be covering on the show tonight too, like a leaked Slingbox, IMAX 4K in 3D and a look back at the CGI that changed Cinema. Finally, we'll finish the show by discussing what we're watching this week, as usual. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the 400th Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:30PM ET
It's Tuesday Wednesday, which is time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 9:30PM. This might be our 400th show, but that doesn't mean we're taking the week off from covering the latest news. Sure, we'll pause to reflect about the last eight years, but we'll also cover the latest in net neutrality -- again -- and the latest content from our favorite providers. We will have at least one surprise for you too, as we work our way to the end where we'll cover what we're watching this week . If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:30PM ET
It's Tuesday, which is time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 8:30PM. The latest trials and tribulations of the FCC's attempt to regulate the internet, in what we have come to call net neutrality, is the first order of business on tonights HD podcast. We pivot from there to the all-so-related Comcast and TWC merger and slide right into our favorite regular topic, Netflix, and its opinion on the merger as well as a deal with Big Red. A few miscellaneous HD topics fill some airtime until we bring it home with what we're watching this week. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9PM ET
It's Tuesday, which is time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 9PM. The big news we kick this week's show off with is from Time Warner Cable in the way of a Fan TV box that delivers content from multiple sources. The Aereo case has finally had its, so we'll discuss the latest news from the Supreme Court. A few newsy streaming stories, some interesting content news and the usual odds and ends round out this week's show. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 6:15PM ET
It's Tuesday, which is time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 6:15PM. Big news from Amazon kicks off this week's show as the long awaited streamer from Bezos and company is in the house. We'll also dig in to Comcast's big day in front of the Senate, and there's lots of streaming news from Amazon, HBO and YouTube too. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:45PM ET
It's Tuesday, which is time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 8:45PM. We start this week's show with news from Verizon about its new Quantum TV DVR. The Xbox One finally has some new TV features coming its way too, and Vudu comes to Chromecast. Content news from Amazon rounds out the coverage, along with some other streaming news, of course. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:15PM ET
It's Tuesday, which means it's time for the Engadget HD Podcast and we hope you'll join us for the live recording at 9:15PM. Aereo is in the news again, so we'll lead off with that news tonight, as well as the next chapter in Dish's spectrum grab, Chromecast developments, and more speculation about DirecTV and Verizon. There's always plenty of streaming news too and a few other home theater related items. If you'll be joining us, take a peek at the topics after the break and then get ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:15PM ET
It's Tuesday, the new regular day for the Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you'll appreciate us clearing up Monday for football and join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 5:15PM. If you'll be joining us, go ahead and get ready by reviewing the list of topics after the break -- then you'll be ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 8:15PM ET
It's Tuesday, the new regular day for the Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you'll appreciate us clearing up Monday for football and join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 8:15PM. If you'll be joining us, be sure to go ahead and get ready by reviewing the list of topics after the break, then you'll be ready to participate in the live chat.
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 9:45PM ET
It's Monday Tuesday, and you know what that means; another Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you will join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 9:45PM. If you'll be joining us, be sure to go ahead and get ready by reviewing the list of topics after the break, then you'll be ready to participate in the live chat.
Engadget HD Podcast 344 - 04.09.13
Sony kicked off NAB 2013 with some closer-to-mainstream-than-expected 4K pricing announcements, so that's where we'll begin. Is it time to consider buying an Ultra HDTV, and is it worth even thinking about at the 65- and 55-inch sizes? We've also got our review of the Roku 3 to discuss, Netflix's House of Cards on Blu-ray this summer, plus our plans to abandon everything and move to Austin, Texas. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30PM ET
It's Monday, and you know what that means; another Engadget HD Podcast. We hope you will join us live when the Engadget HD podcast starts recording at 5:30PM. If you'll be joining us, be sure to go ahead and get ready by reviewing the list of topics after the break, then you'll be ready to participate in the live chat.
Engadget HD Podcast 342 - 03.26.2013
This week we'll discuss several Ultra HD displays, some of which can be purchased (Samsung's $40K 85-inch LCD and JVC's $261K 8K projector) and some that can't, like Microsoft's sweet 120-inch demo unit. We also take a peek at Sonos' new soundbar, and the changing media landscape with news and rumors about HBO Go, BBC iPlayer, and even our old friend Intel. Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: James Trew (@itstrew) Hear the podcast
Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 6:30PM ET
It's Monday, which means it is time for you to listen into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 6:30PM. Please be a part of it by reviewing the list of topics after the break, and then participating in the live chat too.
The Engadget Podcast is live tonight at 5PM!
Manhattan island's been battered by storm after storm, but we're ready to make our triumphant return to the sound studio for another extra-classic episode of the Engadget Podcast. No Tim this week, sadly, but there's thankfully plenty of tech news to talk about in his absence. It all starts after the break.
Samsung Galaxy S III mini pops up, we go hands-on (video)
When word first started trickling out that Samsung planned to make a mini version of the Galaxy S III, it had the air of plausibility -- we've heard from many a person about the too-large size of that phone for their hands. Then, a press invitation confirmed that "something small" was in the works, and finally mobile chief JK Shin confirmed that a smartphone of that name would be announced today in Frankfurt, Germany. Now Samsung's spilled all the beans, and revealed the new Galaxy S III mini, a slightly paler version of its bigger brother in specs as well as screen size. Our own short time with the phone certainly revealed that its pushing all the same "inspired by nature" buttons of the original Galaxy S III (and the Galaxy Note II), with the same exact rounded pebble shape and layout. The German marketing rep we spoke to said his company's research found that users wanted the same phone design as the 4.8-inch Galaxy S III, but in a smaller form factor -- to more easily fit smaller hands and pockets. Samsung said those folks don't necessarily need or want the most powerful phone they can get their hands on and are content to have mid-level specs -- so the mini carries a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, a 4-inch, WVGA AMOLED screen and 32GB max of memory. It remains to be seen if those specs will dilute the Galaxy S brand, but in any event, we found the phone certainly doesn't cramp our regular-sized hands like its older brother can (let alone the Note II), and the comfortable shape of the original works even better in a mini size. The button placement is identical to the larger handset, and the phone will come out of the box with nearly identical Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean functionality -- with the added Samsung TouchWiz twist, of course. That includes new niceties like the multi-screen option, and a brief play with the phone shows the same butter factor, even with the lesser dual-core processor. So might this mini-me Galaxy S III model sway you over to the Samsung Galaxy family if you disdain the giant screen of its predecessor? Check out the gallery below to see how the size compares with the rest of the family, and a hands-on video and interview with Samsung Germany rep Mario Winter, both after the break.
