Hanvon to be first with color E Ink reader, sizes it at 10 inches, makes it a touchscreen
November 8, 2010 No Comment
While Amazon and Sony are still hemming and hawing about taking their ebook-reading adventure into the color E Ink realm, China’s Hanvon is plunging straight in. The New York Times is reporting that the company intends to grace this year’s FPD International trade show with the news that a 10-inch touchscreen e-reader, equipped with the first color-displaying panels from E Ink Holdings, will be arriving in the Chinese market in March. That’s a little later than the originally promised “by the end of 2010,” but it’s not like anyone else is beating Hanvon to the market. Pricing in China is expected at around $440, and though there are no plans to bring it Stateside just yet, we imagine Hanvon would do so quite willingly if it can reach the volume necessary to offer up a more palatable price. And we’d be very happy if it does, the Nook Color ‘s been looking a little lonely in the color ebook reader room. Hanvon to be first with color E Ink reader, sizes it at 10 inches, makes it a touchscreen originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 02:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There is a slim possibility that come tomorrow morning , Samsung won’t reveal the dual-display Continuum smartphone. But honestly, the company may not have to, as all the pertinent details have already leaked out . However, if you harbor any lingering curiosity about how that 1.8-inch secondary “ticker” display might work, you can find out right now — the full user manual is inexplicably available on Verizon’s website ahead of a formal announcement, along with the standard size comparison and 360-degree views. Find them at our source links immediately below. Samsung throws up hands, posts Continuum user manual on Verizon website originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 01:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Check it Microsofties, it’s time to get back into the game. While some phones have already launched in Europe and beyond, today is the first day that you can put down cash in the US for a Windows Phone 7 device all your own. The Microsoft online Store just loosed the HTC HD7 (T-Mobile), HTC Surround (AT&T), and Samsung Focus (AT&T). Rumor has it that the 4.1-inch Dell Venue Pro (T-Mobile) will be out on shelves at Microsoft retail locations today as well. So why not use that extra hour of wakefulness that Apple provided to think it over? [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Windows Phone 7 now on sale in the US originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Been thinking that Firefox or Chrome browser of yours just isn’t, say, social enough? Probably not, but RockMelt is hoping that’s exactly what you’ll think after you try out its web browser. The Mountain View startup, which is backed by web bigwigs such as Marc Andreeseen, has just released its new browser in a limited beta today, and it’s — as you probably may have guessed — built entirely around social networks such as Facebook and Twitter. Using Chromium at its core, the browser naturally looks and feels a lot Chrome — fret not, Incognito mode is still there — but there are some clear interface tweaks. As you can see in the screenshot above, the left edge integrates your Facebook friends so you can chat, send messages or check out status updates no matter what site you’re visiting. (Oddly, there doesn’t seem to be a way to poke from the interface! Blasphemy!) The right column is meant for Twitter and RSS feeds — both are updated in the background and use “push notifications” to let you know how many unread messages or posts you’ve got piling up. You can update your statuses from both rails as well as share the site you are reading by just hitting the large share button to the left of the search bar. It’s all fairly straightforward and actually works quite well. However, RockMelt is pitching itself as more than just a sharing platform — it also claims to have improved the speed and ease of search. Instead of the search box taking you to a Google search page, it brings up the results in a box of its own and allows you to visit the different sites within the browser window — basically, you don’t have to keep clicking back and forth from that Google search page. It’s fairly neat, and actually does seem rather snappy. So, when can you try out RockMelt yourself? We wish we had better news, but it’s only in a limited beta for now, so your best bet is to head over to the source link and give away your Facebook details (if you’re cool with forking over that info). Based on our first impressions, it’s definitely worth putting your name in the running. Gallery: RockMelt hands-on Continue reading RockMelt social browser launches in limited beta, we go hands-on RockMelt social browser launches in limited beta, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Ben Heck modifies Toshiba Satellite for cramped flights, throws TSA the peace sign (video)
November 8, 2010 No Comment
So what has technology modder extraordinaire Benjamin J. Heckendorn come up with for his Ben Heck Show this week? Why, a laptop designed to fit on a airplane tray table, thanks to a special swiveling screen. The Coach Section Laptop is a modified Toshiba Satellite with aluminum arms affixed to either side, with slots down the middle upon which the screen’s pegs slide. Thumbscrews then tighten to keep the display in place in either of two modes: the standard laptop configuration, or the floating display-over-keyboard setup you see immediately above. Ben himself admits that we’re looking at a proof of concept for now, but we imagine he’ll have a seamless variant on eBay before long — just as soon as he can figure out where to put that precariously dangling display cord. Video after the break. Continue reading Ben Heck modifies Toshiba Satellite for cramped flights, throws TSA the peace sign (video) Ben Heck modifies Toshiba Satellite for cramped flights, throws TSA the peace sign (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 23:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Inhabitat’s Week in Green: serpentine solar, sustainable studios and shape-shifting shade
November 8, 2010 No Comment
Each 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. This week we warmed up for cool days ahead by taking a look inside an incredible igloo made from 322 recycled refrigerators . We also showcased several feats of architecture that harness high-tech systems to achieve exceptional levels of efficiency – the ultra-modern world’s most sustainable broadcasting studio , and Santiago Calatrava’s shape-shifting pavilion for the Milwaukee Art Museum . We also saw transportation get a solar-powered supercharge as designer Mans Tham unveiled plans for a serpentine photovoltaic skin for the Santa Monica Freeway . If that seems a bit ostentatious for your taste, then check out this award-winning plan to create roads using sand and bacteria instead of oil . And speaking of eco infrastructure, this week we were thrilled to see the launch of the world’s first wireless electric vehicle charger in the UK . We also showcased several new horizons for ultra-efficient lighting as we shared our top ten picks for stylish LED desk lamps , and took a look at a new interactive night light adorned with fun illuminated Glo balls . Finally, we were blown away by Levi’s new WaterLess jeans , which can be produced using up to 96% less water than de rigeur dungarees. Inhabitat’s Week in Green: serpentine solar, sustainable studios and shape-shifting shade originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Hey. Were you living under a rock this week? Were you living in some sort of bomb shelter or trashy warehouse where you couldn’t keep up with the week’s consumer electronics news? If you were, the Engadget Podcast is a great place to catch up on what you missed in a fun, cool, easy-to-swallow way. Whether it’s your first or your 218th, please make sure to welcome this week’s edition to your media player of choice – now! Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Enter Sandman Lounge music: Something About Us 00:04:03 – Google TV review 00:11:00 – Sony Internet TV with Google TV review 00:17:00 – Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player with Google TV review 00:21:03 – Logitech Revue gets OTA update, a cure for the framerate jitters? 00:23:24 – Kinect for Xbox 360 review 00:44:53 – Samsung Galaxy Tab review 00:59:45 – T-Mobile myTouch 4G review 01:13:05 – Skyfire disappears from iTunes App Store due to technical difficulties (update: ‘sold out’) Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @engadget Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Podcast 218 – 11.07.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Been waiting on an Eee PC 1215N with an AMD Neo processor ? Or how about an Eee PC 1015T with a 12.1-inch display? We know, you need a damn almanac to keep up with all of ASUS’ netbooks, but if you have in fact been waiting on the respective strengths of those two Eee PC variants, the company’s got you covered with its new 1215T. Forgoing the Intel Atom / NVIDIA Ion 2 combo for a single core 1.7GHz AMD Athlon K125 processor, the 12.1-inch notbook (our word for a machine that’s not really a netbook anymore) packs 2GB of RAM, an 320GB hard drive and Windows 7 Home Premium. The system looks to have the same chassis as the $485 Eee PC 1215N we reviewed not too long ago, but instead rings up at around $436 on Amazon right now. We obviously haven’t tested the AMD version nor have we seen any reviews, but we’d venture to guess that while you may save $50, you’ll give up the better battery life of the Intel / Ion-powered 1215N — the AMD Neo laptops we’ve tested haven’t lasted longer than four hours on a charge. That’s just our hunch, but hey, don’t let us stop you from hitting that source link and ordering one right now. [Thanks, Sal] ASUS Eee PC 1215T with AMD Neo on sale now originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 20:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Yes, Microsoft’s Kinect has already been cracked, as you’ll see on video after the break — the motion-sensing depth camera now nods its head on command and displays real-time accelerometer data on one lucky hacker’s PC. We tracked down the son-of-a-gun who did it — as it happens, the same NUI Group member who hacked the PlayStation Eye in 2008 — and found to our disappointment that he doesn’t necessarily intend to unleash his new exploit on the world, regardless of the $2,000 prize Adafruit is presently offering for open-source Kinect drivers. He does, however, have big personal plans for the device, as he hopes to integrate it into his company’s commercial visualization suite CL Studio Live, and work is progressing fast — he says he’s gotten video streams from both cameras to output to his computer already, and plans to upload a far more convincing video soon. Here’s hoping he has a change of heart about sharing his rapid accomplishments. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Kinect does hacker’s bidding, but not for fortune or fame (video) Kinect does hacker’s bidding, but not for fortune or fame (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 07 Nov 2010 19:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Tactile+Plus brings buttons, of a sort, to your capactive touchscreen games
November 7, 2010 No Comment
That fish sausage stylus might improve your cold weather accuracy, but it’s not the wacky accessory of choice to reliably pull off that Ultra Combo in Street Fighter IV . For that, you need buttons , and a niche Japanese product has your back — the Tactile+Plus, a set of translucent nubs you stick right on your capacitive touchscreen to get a tactile feel for your game.
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