Looks like all of those currently enjoying HP’s deep discounts on the TouchPad won’t be reaping similar benefits with regards to the Pre 3 — not in the US, at least. HP broke the news to PCMag , explaining that the smartphone won’t be hitting the States. European webOS fans will be getting a pretty sweet deal from all of this, however, with the handset running a rather affordable $75 unlocked in France and the UK. And what about Germany? HP is reporting that the Pre 3 has sold out in that country. HP: Pre 3 not destined for US shores originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Verizon Wireless’ LTE expansion keeps on trucking, 15 new markets on September 15th
August 22, 2011 No Comment
Not content to rest on its milestone-achieving laurels , Verizon’s trek towards an America blanketed in 4G continues to plow ahead. Hot on the heels of the operator’s last expansion, comes another 15 markets that get to surf along at blazing wireless speeds. Launching on September 15th in the western areas of the US, Big Red plans to flip the LTE switch on in the likes of Reno, Nevada; Moorhead, Minnesota; Fargo, North Dakota; Iowa City, Iowa; Canton, Lima and Mansfield Ohio; three counties in California and five additional markets in Illinois. At this pace, it looks like VZW might just hit that promised 185 million mark by year’s end. Be sure to hit the source below for the full pressers. Verizon Wireless’ LTE expansion keeps on trucking, 15 new markets on September 15th originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Nokia to announce Symbian Belle update on Wednesday, crafts a countdown timer
August 22, 2011 No Comment
Well, that must be embarrassing: Nokia gets a fancy countdown clock set up on its Facebook page as a teaser for something new on Symbian, and the file it set up still says “belle_fb_TeaserMain” in it. It doesn’t anymore, but the cat’s already out of the bag; on Wednesday morning Espoo will most likely unveil Belle , its forthcoming bump up from Symbian Anna . We’re unsure of the exact details that’ll be shared, though we’ve already seen enough of the new update to know what to expect: with a couple lengthy videos , multitudes of screenshots and a leaked version of Belle floating around somewhere, there isn’t much of a mystery left to shed light on. That said, we’re still hoping we’ll see some device announcements as well as dates and device compatibility. Perhaps Mr. Elop just wants us to to think it’s Belle, in which case this would be the best teaser of all. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Nokia to announce Symbian Belle update on Wednesday, crafts a countdown timer originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 14:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program: now you can find out if you made the cut
August 22, 2011 No Comment
Remember the Nintendo “Ambassador Program” for 3DS owners with the price drop blues? Early adopters were offered 20 free games if they signed in to the Nintendo eShop before August 11th, but the software didn’t confirm if they’d successfully joined or not. Now they can check for themselves by heading to Nintendo’s support page via our easy-to-click source link, enter their 11 digit serial number and see if they’re due some freebies courtesy of delicious corporate guilt. Nintendo 3DS Ambassador Program: now you can find out if you made the cut originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you were in need of HP news that has nothing to do with the sold-out, overnight sensation that’s become the TouchPad, then read on. The company’s just announced a new all-in-one desktop solution for the enterprise set — the Compaq 8200 Elite. Starting at a wallet-pleasing $1000, the 1920 x 1080 23-inch full HD monitor comes outfitted with your choice of Intel’s Pentium or vPro line of chips, up to 8GB DDR3 SDRAM, HDD storage that ranges from 250GB to 1TB, six USB 2.0 ports, an optional Blu-ray drive, and a six-in-one media card reader. As you might expect, the machine also comes pre-loaded with MS’ ever-handy Office 2010 starter pack and Norton Internet Security. Sound like the sort of refresh you so desperately need for your cubicle? Then check it out for yourself at the source below. HP’s Compaq 8200 Elite all-in-one desktop coming to a cubicle near you originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Ford partners with Toyota to share technology, create new hybrid system for trucks and SUVs
August 22, 2011 No Comment
Ford of course knows a lot about trucks, and Toyota has a couple decades of hybrid knowledge in its back pocket. So, if you were looking to make a hybrid truck, wouldn’t you want to bring these corporate titans together? Shockingly that’s actually coming to pass, with the two companies announcing a “memorandum of understanding” today that will see them acting as “equal partners” to create a new rear-wheel drive hybrid platform intended for light trucks and SUVs — but sadly not sports cars. That platform is expected to be completed by sometime next year, but the two will also be sharing data to advance infotainment and in-car technology systems, meaning someday your Entune might talk to your Sync and the whole telematics world could be a better place. Continue reading Ford partners with Toyota to share technology, create new hybrid system for trucks and SUVs Ford partners with Toyota to share technology, create new hybrid system for trucks and SUVs originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Japanese monitor maker Iiyama just blessed the market with a new pair of panels sporting a 1920 x 1080 resolution, 8ms response and a special ECO mode that reduces power consumption by up to 60-percent. The 24-inch XB2472HD-B and 27-inch X2775HDS-B both rely on an LED-backlit VA display (better than your bargain LCD, but not quite as nice as an IPS display) and have your standard trio of HDMI, DVI and VGA inputs. The primary difference between the two screens is the 24-incher’s slightly higher brightness (300cd/m2 versus 250cd/m2) and the 27-inch model’s 4-port USB hub and integrated speakers. The XB2472HD-B should start shipping by the end of the month for
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Well, it’s official, the TouchPad is currently the hottest piece of consumer electronics around, and all it took was HP’s complete abandonment of its current line of webOS devices. The once maligned slate is currently atop Amazon’s electronics sales list. The 16GB and 32GB models have snagged the top two spots, beating out the Kindle, the iPod touch, and everyone else. And there may be some good news for UK customers who have been watching the excitement from afar — reports are rolling in that the tablet will available for
Continue reading …Amazon grabs two more Kindle related domains, keeps gadget writers in work
August 22, 2011 No Comment
Amazon is sending book-loving gadget fans into a frenzy with another round of domain name buys. It registered KindleScribe and KindleScribes.com to go along with the KindleAir and KindleSocialNetwork addresses it picked up earlier this month . All that’s left to do is speculate wildly on what they could represent (Thin and light e-reader? Tablet-style touchscreen? Kindle that comes pre-loaded with the Social Network ?) and hope the new devices come packing Jeff’s newly patented mobile airbags . Amazon grabs two more Kindle related domains, keeps gadget writers in work originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Following the devastation wrought by the recent Japanese earthquake , Apple has hooked the country’s early warning system into iOS 5 . The tectonically-volatile nation has the most sophisticated alarm in the world, delivering life-saving warnings seconds or minutes before disaster strikes. iOS users already had access to this functionality via apps like Yurekuru, but iOS 5 will bring it directly into the operating system. The service can be activated in the Notification Center settings pane, accompanied by a warning that the constant connection will deplete your battery faster — a fair exchange if it saves your life. iOS 5 turns Japanese iPhones into earthquake alarms originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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