AMDs Bulldozer is the company’s anticipated high-power rival to Intel’s Core i7 and the company just released a slew of new information about its internals. Now, pay attention 007 — the ” Zambezi for Socket AM3+” chips will include four modules, each with two cores and 2MB of L2 cache. Operating above these is a single Northbridge with 8MB of L3 cache to direct data between two 72-bit DDR3 channels and 4 x 16-bit receive / transmit HyperTransport links. Finally, the “Turbo Core” increases the whole chip’s click speed when taxed or kills power to idle cores when it’s not. Hustle on down to the source link to see the slides yourself. [Thanks, Bertrandsbox] More details emerge on AMDs Bulldozer for high-end desktops originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you don’t pay close attention, you may not even notice it, but Samsung sneaked a preview of an American Galaxy S II variant into a promo video it released earlier today. For the entire clip you stare at the version we’re all familiar with , which sports a large home button on the bottom. Then, at the very end, a slightly rounder handset with four capacitive buttons and no large home key pops up on the screen. It looks a bit like the T-Mobile-bound Hercules , but not quite as curvy around the edges. It could be Sprint’s Epic 4G Touch or perhaps an as yet unseen model destined for AT&T or Verizon. Check out the full promo video after the break. [Thanks, Daniel] Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S II variant sneaks into American promo video Samsung Galaxy S II variant sneaks into American promo video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 18:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Apple granted patents for solar-powered charging, method of video navigation
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Lately, Apple’s become synonymous with a flurry of hotly-contested patent disputes , but in a nice change of events, the company’s actually been granted a bunch by the USPTO. The recently awarded patents range from the mundane to the utilitarian, covering designs for a customizable docking peripheral, in addition to a solar-powered solution for charging those iDevices . But the real additions to Cupertino’s legal arsenal are its patents for what appears to be cover flow-like navigation for video, and display rotation for images captured via iOS cameras. Alright so none of these patents are particularly revolutionary, and they certainly aren’t tipping us off to the next iteration of the iPhone, but think of the lawyers, will you? This is the stuff their litigious dreams are made of. Apple granted patents for solar-powered charging, method of video navigation originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 19:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Nokia C3-01 Gold Edition gets blinged out with 1Ghz processor and gold-plated bod
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Continue reading …Sprint brings short-term data passes to HTC EVO View 4G, the contract-averse silently applaud
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Because tablets were made to consume data, Sprint’s launching an alternative pay model for those hesitant to enter into long-term contracts. Available now from the Hesse-led carrier, HTC EVO View 4G owners can select a per day, week, or even month data pass according to their wireless appetite. If you’re amongst the shackled hordes currently subscribing to a monthly package, you’re gonna have to sit this one out. For the commitment-phobic, however, there’s a $14.99 day plan that nets users 150MB of 3G / 4G use, a $29.99 week plan that ups the ante to 500MB, and the top end $49.99 month pass that serves up 1.5GB of wireless radio soup. In the event you haven’t been sufficiently seduced, the third place network’s even thrown in a “free day” promo pass to get you hooked started on that “third device.” Be sure to head to the source for the full
Continue reading …Engadget’s HD Back to School Giveaway: Win Scarface and The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray!
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Whether you’re a longtime Engadget HD reader braving the high seas of wonky podcast RSS feeds or an Engadget Classic reader stunned by this alternate universe invasion of Blu-ray, HDTV and home theater news, it’s about time we thanked you for putting up with our dust as we make some changes around here . To that end, our friends at Universal have hooked us up with a few copies of Scarface and The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray to get your fall started, whether you’re heading back to school yourself or just know someone who is. Check out the rules after the break, leave a comment and then clear out some space on your disc shelf — or, put one together if you’re a soon-to-be Netflix refugee . Continue reading Engadget’s HD Back to School Giveaway: Win Scarface and The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray! Engadget’s HD Back to School Giveaway: Win Scarface and The Big Lebowski on Blu-ray! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We first heard about the existence of the Acer M310 Windows Phone last week, but literally no information was given besides the fact that two test units were discovered on a developer’s traffic sheet. How about a few more shreds of meat to chew on? According to WindowsPhoneNZ , the Mango device was sighted at TechEd New Zealand with HDMI-out support. We may be seeing this feature across a large variety of Windows Phones coming out this fall, as the HTC Eternity has been rumored to include video output via HDMI as well. The observer claims the M310 has a “black shiny look” and “bevelled edges,” has a similar appearance to the Acer W4 (shown in the above image), and includes DLNA support over WiFi. The handset was also seen snuggling up to Asus’ entry into the Windows Phone market, which was said to have a matte black finish and may have a front-facing camera. Certainly, if these factoids are correct, this fall’s Mango lineup looks to be laden with all kinds of hidden gems we haven’t seen on Microsoft’s OS yet. Acer M310 Windows Phone said to have HDMI-out, 8GB storage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …East Coast earthquake brings down cell phone, landline service (update: restored)
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You’ve probably already read about the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that affected the Eastern Seaboard of the United States, and now we’re hearing reports that the quake brought down some landline and cell phone service in New York, along with other cities on the East Coast. We’ve been unable to place calls in New York City using AT&T and Sprint smartphones, as well as office landlines. Are you experiencing issues as well? Let us know in the comments. Update: Service seems to have been restored in New York City. East Coast earthquake brings down cell phone, landline service (update: restored) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We like what’s in our wardrobe to be multifunctional, and we’ve seen threads do double duty as keyboards , flashlights and even drum kits in our day. Now, researchers at Ohio State have come up with a way to turn the shirt on your back into an omnidirectional antenna to boost radio reception. To do so, they etched brass wires into plastic film to create flexible antennae, and stitched 4 of them into the shoulders, chest and back of a vest. Using a computer controller the size of a deck of cards clipped to the wearers belt, the system senses body movement and activates the appropriate antenna to get the best signal. You see, antennae don’t work so well when touching human skin — as any iPhone 4 owner can attest — and the multiple antenna system alleviates that problem while providing “significantly greater signal strength” than a standard antenna. The researchers see the technology having great appeal for the military, law enforcement, and emergency personnel, but here’s hoping they make a consumer version, too. It’d be nice to eliminate all those cell-service dead spots by simply donning a jacket, right? Continue reading Buckeyes embed antennas in clothes, couture to improve radio reception? Buckeyes embed antennas in clothes, couture to improve radio reception? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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