Tachyon announces 720p Tachyon XC HD helmet cam, excites us with a Picatinny rifle mount (video)
October 21, 2010 No Comment
Iron sights? Only for newbs. Holo sights? Much nicer — at least until someone pulls an EMP. Picatinny-mounted camera? Not something you’re going to find in Call of Duty , soldier, but soon something you can get for real courtesy of Tachyon. That company was the first to offer a consumer-friendly(ish) 3D POV experience by turning a pair of their cameras into sort of Siamese affair , and now it’s enabling hunters, soldiers, officers of the law, and anybody who likes shooting stuff to get an up-close recording of exactly what the heck they’re shootin’ at. When we reviewed those 3D cameras we weren’t exactly smitten with the VGA quality, but hopefully the 720p sensor in the new Tachyon XC HD tackles that. It’s built into the same shell that struck us as being hugely durable before, and now it’s even more so, rated waterproof to 100 feet. The new camera will set you back $179, matching GoPro’s recent HD Hero 960 , while that Picatinny rail mount is $27 — unless you’re a member of law enforcement or the military, in which case it’ll be free. Full details in the PR below, as is a fun video of a little GunCam action. Gallery: Tachyon XC HD and Picatinny rail mount Continue reading Tachyon announces 720p Tachyon XC HD helmet cam, excites us with a Picatinny rifle mount (video) Tachyon announces 720p Tachyon XC HD helmet cam, excites us with a Picatinny rifle mount (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 03:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Netflix ‘now primarily a streaming company,’ could offer DVD-less plan this year
October 21, 2010 No Comment
It seems like just yesterday we were celebrating Netflix’s 2 billionth disc sent , but in announcing the company’s Q4 financial results, CEO Reed Hastings called his baby “primarily a streaming company that also offers DVD-by-mail.” Other notes include an indication that a streaming only plan for US customers , mirroring its offering in Canada, currently in limited testing could become widely available later in the fourth quarter of this year, with a potential that “pure streaming” could become the core package for Netflix going forward while DVDs might require a premium service charge like Blu-ray does now. So what comes next? If all goes according to plan, expansion beyond North America in late 2011, continuing to add more streaming content and improving the UI on other devices. Netflix ‘now primarily a streaming company,’ could offer DVD-less plan this year originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 02:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Details are few and far betwixt right now, but a legendary name in guitar amplification is about to branch out in a big way. The cans you see above are slated to launch officially on November 15th, proudly boasting the Marshall label, a 1/4-inch input jack and soft, pillowy earcups. We get the impression that at least the initial run may be a limited time offer, so those interested in getting a head start can peek the source link for an early pre-order signup. Mum’s the word on price, but given that you sunk well over a grand into the tubes behind you, there’s little doubt that you’ll be overlooking a modest premium. Continue reading Marshall Headphones joining your JCM 900 on November 15 Marshall Headphones joining your JCM 900 on November 15 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s baaack. Okay, to be fair Dell’s XPS brand never really went away — there’s been the Studio XPS and Adamo XPS — but as of today, the company’s refocusing its efforts and bringing back the tried and true multimedia laptop brand. Just like we’d heard , the new 14-,15.6-, and 17-inch machines will be available across the board with NVIDIA GeForce 400M GPUs (with Optimus / 3D Play support) and Core i5 / i7 processor options, but there’s more to these than just internal oomph — it’ll be one of the first laptops to ship with a Skype-certified HD webcam and they’re also equipped with high-fidelity JBL speakers. In terms of aesthetics, the machines pull in some styling from the new Inspirons with the wider battery base, however, instead of plastic, the lids are coated in anodized aluminum. (Of course, Dell wouldn’t be Dell without making the models available with Design Studio customization options — aka with crazy pattern options.) So, what’s the deal with pricing? The entry level systems — the $899 XPS 14, $849 XPS 15, and $949 XPS 17 — are all configured with Intel Core i5 460M processors, 1GB NVIDIA 420M graphics, 500GB 7,200rpm hard drives, 4GB of RAM and pack Intel WiDi. That’s not too shabby, but, of course, you’ll be able to configure ‘em all with Blu-ray drives, more storage, memory, etc. Our review unit just arrived so expect a full work-up of the 14-inch system soon, but until then we leave you with the images and press release below. Gallery: Dell XPS hands-on Gallery: Dell XPS press shots Continue reading Dell XPS resurrected with NVIDIA graphics, HD webcams and JBL audio Dell XPS resurrected with NVIDIA graphics, HD webcams and JBL audio originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 01:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Out of all the Windows Phone 7 launch partners, HTC’s obviously been the most hard-working kid in Mr. Ballmer’s sculpture class. So here’s the question: which of the five launch devices is the Taiwanese company’s best work? Well, there’s no such thing as a perfect phone, but we dare say the 7 Mozart’s the most stylish out of the lot. Not convinced? Flip the phone around and you’ll see its two main selling points: its aluminum unibody construction (as applied on the Nexus One and Legend ), and its 8 megapixel camera with Xenon flash (as opposed to 5 megapixels with LED flash on the other WP7 devices). Will these goodies suffice to win WP7 fanatics over? Join us after the break to find out. This review is primarily of the HTC 7 Mozart hardware. Check out our full review of Windows Phone 7 for our thoughts on the OS. Gallery: HTC 7 Mozart with Windows Phone 7 review Continue reading HTC 7 Mozart review HTC 7 Mozart review originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Call us crazy, but we’re guessing that the Joby you knew last year will look nothing like the Joby that we see this time next year. Once famous for crafting flexible tripods for simple point and shoot cameras, the outfit has branched out quite significantly since. Case in point: the Switchback. Joby’s still relying on its flexible mount expertise by including a tripod with this here lighting instrument, but it’s the device itself that steals the show. The water resistant Switchback is a two-piece product; there’s a headlamp that can be worn around your dome, and it can be shoved into a lantern container for those sit-around-the-campfire moments. The light itself has a central white beam with two power levels, and it’s surrounded by a foursome of Cree LEDs that shine blue or red (and can be toggled with a button press). Joby throws a pair of AA batteries in for good measure, and in our testing, we found it sufficient enough for backyard gatherings and the like. The lantern apparatus has a clip on the bottom in order to affix the aforesaid tripod, but in practice we found it fairly simple to tip over when not wrapped around a tree limb. At any rate, it’s on sale today for $59.95 for those looking to hit the forests in the near future. Joby tempts the argonauts with Switchback headlamp / lantern originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Samsung’s mad, monied quest to “free the TV apps” may not stop at your couch — the electronics manufacturer says it’s looking to loop in cell phones as well. “We plan to have a single platform for Samsung TV and phones,” a VP told Reuters , without providing further details, though we have to wonder if it might cross swords with the Media Hub video-on-demand software the company’s pushing in the tablet and smartphone space. Samsung plotting a single platform to connect TVs and phones originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 23:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Well, that didn’t take long. Greenpois0n jailbroke the the new Apple TV just yesterday , and PwnageTool 4.1 this afternoon , and we’ve already got what appears to be the first custom software successfully running on the device. As you can see, it’s a simple weather app, designed by a tiny software firm called nitoTV, but it’s a harbinger of things to come when developers get cracking on the Apple TV in earnest. See a picture of nitoTV’s custom launcher after the break, while your subconscious frantically tries to figure out what the four cities in the above pic could possibly have in common. Continue reading Apple TV hacked to run weather app Apple TV hacked to run weather app originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Oh dear, you missed it? Don’t fret, we’ve got links for you. So many links. Apple was short on surprises at its intimate “Back to the Mac” event today, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t some interesting nuggets. Mac OS X Lion and MacBook Air lead the pack, but we find it’s the little things that count, and they count even more in bullet point form. It’s science! The liveblog Live from Apple’s ‘Back to the Mac’ event Hands-on coverage MacBook Air (11.6-inch) first hands-on! MacBook Air (13-inch) first hands-on! MacBook Air: all substance, no Flash FaceTime for Mac hands-on: it works, it’s rough New MacBook Airs come with Software Reinstall USB drive Product announcements Mac App Store for OS X 10.6 and 10.7 unveiled, coming ‘within 90 days’ Mac OS X 10.7 Lion announced, coming summer 2011 FaceTime coming to OS X, beta available today Apple announces iLife ’11, $49 upgrade or free with every new Mac, available today Apple introduces 11.6-inch MacBook Air, available today for $999 Apple’s new MacBook Air (update: video) Apple’s ‘Back to the Mac’ event roundup originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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As if the up-to-the-minute reports on your friends, family, and @davidgewirtz weren’t enough, Super Twario for iOS is available right now at the App Store. Your $2 purchase turns reading and replying tweets into a game, as you interact, arcade style, with your friends’ avatars and your co-workers’ interminable pics of their entrees. If that weren’t enough, all your stats and achievements are sent to the Game Center, so you can find out whether or not you are, indeed, the biggest twit in your clique. See it in action after the break. Continue reading Super Twario goes where Tweetdeck fears to tread: Game Center (video) Super Twario goes where Tweetdeck fears to tread: Game Center (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Oct 2010 22:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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