We’re about a week away from this year’s IFA , but that’s no reason for the tech teases to dry up. According to a report on This Is My Next , a bevy of product logos from Sammy’s Android trade show app were unearthed by a tipster searching for clues in the APK. Among the soon-to-be unveiled products are the new Galaxy Tab 7.7, Wave 3 and Galaxy Note. While we’ve haven’t heard much about the Note, we aren’t really surprised to see a 7.7-inch (we assume) iteration of the OEM’s popular Honeycomb tablet and an update to its Bada OS-running Wave smartphone line. Not to worry folks, you won’t have to live with the suspense for long — we’ll be reporting live from Berlin before you know it. Samsung’s IFA app unveils Galaxy Tab 7.7, Wave 3 and Galaxy Note originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Xbox 360′s ESPN3 app updated with more voice control, split screen and more
August 25, 2011 No Comment
The PlayStation 3 may have NFL Sunday Ticket but the Xbox 360 still has exclusive access to ESPN3′s slate of games, shows and replays, and today the app was updated with a new look and a few new features. Viewers can designate their favorite sports and teams to bring related content right to the front, while a new mini-guide gives easy access to other streams while you watch. If you’re trying to keep track of more than one game there’s also support for split screen viewing (with independent control of each stream) and upgraded voice control for Kinect owners. Other tweaks include a college football scoreboard to keep track of all the games at once, reminders, live alerts on score changes and the addition of ESPN’s BottomLine. Unchanged is the restriction that you need to subscribe to a TV provider that includes ESPN3 in its package, but if you do have the service (and shell out for XBL, of course) it should be available the next time you load up your console. Check out the YouTube videos embedded above and after the break along with a press release for a runthrough of some of the new features. Continue reading Xbox 360′s ESPN3 app updated with more voice control, split screen and more Xbox 360′s ESPN3 app updated with more voice control, split screen and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 23:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HTC Sense 3.5 beta screenshots leak, bring tears of joy to weather widget lovers
August 25, 2011 No Comment
Now that you’ve seen high-quality images of the HTC Bliss with the screen turned off , are you curious to see what it looks like when it’s on ? The same folks at XDA.cn who got hands-on time with the Bliss have now come forth with possible screenshots showing the phone is indeed running on a beta version of Sense UI 3.5. What’s new here? Even though the lock screen uses the same ring-style unlocking feature as its predecessor, it appears that the new UI will feature two dedicated buttons at the bottom of the home panel — for the app tray on the left and phone on the right — and refreshed widgets (including a larger weather panel), among other minor changes. Word also has it that HTC is removing hardware requirements that restricted version 3.0 to the company’s highest-end devices, which gives hope to millions of Sense users still on an older, more streamlined UI. More screenshots can be found at the source link. HTC Sense 3.5 beta screenshots leak, bring tears of joy to weather widget lovers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Audiophiles wanting to wirelessly liberate their music from desktop speakers have a tough choice — buy a $99 Airport Express , which uses a less-than-ideal 3.5mm line-out jack, or spend big on a Sonos . Bicom’s playGo USB is the new cord cutting kid on the block, and it’s aiming for the middle slice of that market. For $450 you get a transmission unit which connects via microUSB to your computer and a receiver that connects to your HiFi with RCA or Optical cables. Song streaming couldn’t be easier, the two have a range of 75 feet and pair up automatically over the 2.4 GHz band to send 24-bit sound to your beloved home audio kit. To stand out from the crowd, the playGo is hewn from Corian (yes, the stuff used for kitchen counter tops) and has a layer of LEDs to add some color to your musical experience. It’s currently on sale for $400, but let’s be honest — you can’t put a price on freedom from wires, can you? playGo USB does wireless audio slightly cheaper than a Sonos originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Steve Jobs may have descended from Apple’s CEO throne, but he’s left behind plenty of pithy insights. Have a look at some of our favorite quotes.
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HTC’s decided to throw a similar get-together to rival the kickin’ shindig we had tonight, which hopefully means the company will show off the latest and greatest phones soon to grace its lineup. One such phone that’s been seeing a lot of talk lately is the Omega, rumored to be one of Peter Chou’s upcoming Windows Phones. Unfortunately, it’s just been a faceless name on paper — until now. Pocketnow got its hands on a rather well-detailed render of the Mango device , which shows off HTC’s traditional two-toned design (this time in white and gray) and a front-facing camera. While the latter feature isn’t new to the industry by any stretch of the imagination, it backs up Microsoft’s confirmation Wednesday that Mango will indeed support it. Anyone up for some sweet Skype video calling? HTC Omega blessed with renders, revealing its front-facing camera originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Traktor Kontrol S2 digital DJ system shaves a few inches and bones off its big brother
August 25, 2011 No Comment
Look, last year’s Traktor Kontrol S4 was pretty damn awesome but, at $1,000 and about the size of your average Williamsburg DJ, it wasn’t exactly for everyone. That’s where the S2 comes in. Instead of four channels, it’s a “2+1″ setup that supplements the two standard audio ones with a dedicated sample channel. You still get the same high-resolution jog wheels and integrated 24bit / 96kHz sound card , but Native Instruments managed to shave a few inches, pounds and bucks off its predecessor. At $669 it’s much more affordable — still not exactly an impulse purchase, but within the range of most serious hobbyists. Check out the gallery bellow as well as the video and the PR after the break. Gallery: Traktor Kontrol S2 Continue reading Traktor Kontrol S2 digital DJ system shaves a few inches and bones off its big brother Traktor Kontrol S2 digital DJ system shaves a few inches and bones off its big brother originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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With Steve Jobs bowing out as CEO, Apple must persuade investors and consumers that it doesn’t need him to keep the technology hits coming. Tim Cook, his hand-picked successor, has handled the top job repeatedly in Jobs’ absence. (Aug. 25)
Continue reading …Fossil’s Meta Watch passes the FCC, your magic wristwatch fantasies are about to come true
August 25, 2011 No Comment
Fossil’s Meta Watch has been beset with delays and defective parts but finally there’s good news — the watches have passed the FCC. The two models (analog and digital) can sync with your Android smartphone or tablet via a Texas Instruments CC2560 Bluetooth controller and are being sold as a “development platform” until enough apps are built to take advantage of the technology. T.I.’s website lists the watches as being available since August 22nd, although we’re not entirely sure what to make of that — it still looks like a pre-order situation to us. In any case, the devices should hopefully start reaching app developers pretty soon. Hey, how about using the internal gyroscopes to bring some genuine wrist-flapping action to Angry Birds? Update: TI’s website is now listing the watch with a September 29th availability date. [Thanks, Imdad] Fossil’s Meta Watch passes the FCC, your magic wristwatch fantasies are about to come true originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Remember that cute little Micro Four Thirds camera that Olympus unveiled in June ? Well, we just got word that the PEN E-PM1 Mini will ship next month, with an equally petite $500 price tag — including a 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 kit lens. The company is positioning the 12.3 megapixel camera as an upgrade for point-and-shoot users, as “the easiest PEN to use,” thanks to a new, simpler user interface and 23 Scene-Select modes. Still, the E-PM1 is a very capable interchangeable lens camera (ILC), and includes a 3-inch 460k-dot LCD, 1080i HD video capture, RAW shooting and a maximum sensitivity of ISO 12,800, along with Manual, Aperture Priority, and Shutter Priority shooting modes. The Mini will be available in purple, pink, brown, white, silver, and black — our color of choice. Jump past the break for the full scoop from Olympus. Continue reading Olympus PEN E-PM1 Mini gets a $500 price tag, September release date Olympus PEN E-PM1 Mini gets a $500 price tag, September release date originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 17:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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