Solar-powered rollerblading robot carries you to work on a chariot of humiliation (video)
September 4, 2011 No Comment
Bob Schneevis is at it again. The man who turned George W. Bush into a robotic Roman warrior has now developed something he calls the Solar Electric Robot Chariot. Showcased at this year’s Maker Faire Bay Area, Schneevis’ single-motor, bot-drawn carriage features a set of battery-juicing solar panels and an array of cameras that control its chauffeur’s mechanized movements. The bot, meanwhile, glides around on a pair of rollerblades and is designed to move its legs in the same way humans do — with the only difference being that humans don’t rollerblade anymore. Skate past the break to see the chariot coast around a parking lot with Mitchell Goosen-like grace. Continue reading Solar-powered rollerblading robot carries you to work on a chariot of humiliation (video) Solar-powered rollerblading robot carries you to work on a chariot of humiliation (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 07:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Apple wins German injunction against Samsung, Galaxy Tab 7.7 pulled from IFA
September 4, 2011 No Comment
Apple’s ongoing patent battle with Samsung has taken yet another twist, now that Cupertino has won an injunction blocking German sales of the recently unveiled Galaxy Tab 7.7 . According to FOSS Patents , Samsung pulled its new Android tablet from both the IFA show floor and its German website on Saturday, in compliance with a Friday decision handed down by the same D
Continue reading …LG Thrill 4G officially arrives at AT&T for $100, fairy tales can come true
September 4, 2011 No Comment
C’mon, admit it — you didn’t really think the LG Thrill 4G would ever be released, did you? After several weeks of unexplained delays , the AT&T-branded Optimus 3D is truly, honestly available on the carrier’s website for sale at a respectable $100. The device, announced at CTIA 2011 in March , isn’t hiding anything we didn’t already know: it’s got a 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4 CPU with 512MB of RAM, Froyo, a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 display, 1080p video capture and dual 5MP rear stereoscopic cameras to add the extra dimension. So if you’ve been waiting for this phone to get the green light, it’s time to stop idling at the intersection. LG Thrill 4G officially arrives at AT&T for $100, fairy tales can come true originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 04:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’re not going to let a Burning Man get in the way of our weekly podcast, are we? That’s a negatory, as the Engadget Mobile Podcast lives on in Myriam Joire’s absence. Co-host Brad Molen is still behind the mic offering his soothing sounds, and in to help him hit the weekly rant quota are special guests Zachary Lutz and Dante Cesa . Join us, won’t you, for another round of mobile goodness? Be here at 5PM ET (2PM PT, 9PM GMT) for Episode 102. The Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at 5PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Sep 2011 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s been almost two years since we first got a peek at the specs on RED’s EPIC-X , and the 5K-shooting, roughly $30,000 rig is just now shipping out to customers. That’s not terribly shocking considering the company’s notoriously long development cycles and, if you ordered one, you should be too excited about getting a new toy to worry about how long it took to build. Lets just hope the first batch of folks to start capturing gorgeous footage with this thing have a little more luck than Mark Pederson — RED can’t be handing out $100,000 bounties every time it releases a new product. RED EPIC-X starts shipping to lucky shooters with deep pockets originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Final Cut Studio on sale again via Apple telesales, video editors worldwide breathe sighs of relief
September 3, 2011 No Comment
If you’re one of the many Final Cut Pro users unhappy with Apple’s latest version — and you haven’t been lured into Adobe’s open arms — today brings good news. According to MacRumors , Cupertino will continue to offer the previous, discontinued version via telephone sales. Calling 800-MY-APPLE and asking for Final Cut Studio (part number MB642Z/A) will net you Final Cut Pro 7, Motion 4, Soundtrack Pro 3, DVD Studio Pro 4, Color 1.5 and Compressor 3.5 for $999, or $899 for qualified educational customers. That’s a far cry from the $299.99 for Final Cut Pro X, but if you’re interested in, say, opening legacy projects or outputting to tape, you might grudgingly pony up the extra dough. Final Cut Studio on sale again via Apple telesales, video editors worldwide breathe sighs of relief originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 04 Sep 2011 02:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s been just over two weeks since HP announced plans to discontinue production of its webOS devices, and speculation over the future of the platform is still going strong. Just this week, Samsung CEO Choi Gee Sung put to rest rumors of a webOS deal, and now two leaked missives from inside HP show plans to split the webOS global business unit in two. According to letters apparently from Todd Bradley and Shane Robison, webOS software will find a new home in the outfit’s Office of Strategy and Technology, while the hardware division will remain with the Personal Systems Group. One of these letters from Tom Bradley explains the split: The pan-HP charter of OS&T provides a broad view of how we can optimize our technologies. In fact, it has proven to be a successful incubator of technologies; it is home to a team of senior technology experts devoted exclusively to exploring longer-term strategies for our technologies. The second missive, from Shane Robison, goes on to say that “webOS software is still a great asset.” None of this should come as a surprise, as our interview with Stephen DeWitt reiterated the company’s dedication to the webOS platform, while HP’s recent ads hocking PSG show the outfit’s intentions to spin-off its PC business. Now the question is, who has the bones to make it happen? For the full-length leaks hit the source link below. webOS global business unit split outlined in leaked HP documents originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 17:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Ryan, who can’t wait to get his kid fixated on the wonderful world of computers. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . “My son (five years old) has commandeered my wife’s laptop for his game-playing pleasure lately, and it’s been driving her batty. He basically only plays the games she does (Plants vs. Zombies, Zuma, etc.). So far he’s able to find the games he wants (by their icons) and open them without issues using Windows 7, but now that I’m looking into getting him his own basic computer I’m beginning to wonder if there isn’t something more kid-friendly out there. I’ve had cursory experience with OS X and Linux (Ubuntu), and I’ll be doing all the installing and setup myself. Any thoughts from parents? Thanks!” Kids and computers. Now that’s a recipe for awesomeness. Any new(ish) parents out there have any experience on their kids loving / hating a certain OS? Feel free to drop your advice in comments below — let’s keep it intelligent, okay? Ask Engadget: best desktop OS for kids? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 23:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The remote control revolutionized the way we watch television, doing away with the need for frequent trips to the set in order to change channels. One prototype in Haier’s portfolio makes the whole remote thing look like a back breaking chore by comparison. The Brain Wave (definitely not a final product name) television protoype showcased at IFA this week brings mind control into the picture, promising users a future where channels can be changed and volume controlled with mere thought. The set is still in the early prototype stages at the moment, however, so we’re still a ways away from such life altering precision. At the moment, the only available demo involves blowing up an animated barrel with your mind. Naturally, we had to give the thing a spin. Check out the results after the break. Gallery: Haier’s Brain Wave hands-on Continue reading Haier’s mind control TV prototype hits IFA, we go foreheads-on (video) Haier’s mind control TV prototype hits IFA, we go foreheads-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 19:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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While Myriam explores the boundless mysteries of the Nevada desert, Dante Cesa and Zach Lutz join Brad Molen to explore the boundless mysteries of the week in mobile technology news. Host: Brad Molen Guests: Dante Cesa, Zachary Lutz Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Daestro – Light Powered ( Ghostly International ) 00:03:40 – Samsung Galaxy S II LTE ready for your reservation on Rogers 00:05:57 – Samsung Galaxy S II logs confirm NFC support for AT&T, none for Sprint 00:11:45 – Galaxy S II finally lands on American shores for Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T 00:13:30 – Galaxy S II for Sprint, AT&T, and T-Mobile hands-on (video) 00:18:24 – Samsung Galaxy S II LTE heads to Rogers for 4G fall debut 00:23:28 – Samsung Galaxy Note announced: 5.3-inch display, built-in-stylus, custom ‘S Pen’ apps 00:39:53 – HTC Titan and Radar WP7 Mango phones revealed, we go hands-on 00:52:37 – Sony Ericsson announces Xperia arc S at IFA, coming in October 01:04:10 – AT&T discontinues A-List feature for new customers, effective today 01:14:10 – US government files to block proposed AT&T / T-Mobile merger (update: companies respond) Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Mobile 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) Contact the podcast podcast (at) engadgetmobile (dot) com. Follow us on Twitter @tnkgrl @phonewisdom @engadgetmobile @dantecesa @zacharylutz Engadget Mobile Podcast 102 – 09.03.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 03 Sep 2011 22:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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