Best Buy is clearing shelf space for the new kid in town: the white HTC Droid Incredible 2 . Starting August 21st, fans will be able to cop the pearly white phone for $149.99 with a two-year Verizon plan. Like the original, this version comes with Android 2.2 , a 4-inch WVGA touch screen, 8.0 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera and WiFi mobile hotspot support — all with a snazzy new paint job. Continue reading White Droid Incredible 2 takes Best Buy shelves by snowy storm White Droid Incredible 2 takes Best Buy shelves by snowy storm originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Droid Bionic may be the most hyped phone in the history of gadgetdom. The latest round of spy shots come from a Best Buy flyer, a tips and tricks manual and a pic purported to come from Verizon’s Minimum Advertised Price (MAP) system — all of which lead us to believe launch is right around the corner. Most of the info here is not terribly surprising (an 8 megapixel camera, 1GHz dual-core processor, etc…), but there is one detail that threw us for a loop — the screen is only 4.3-inches. Rumor had it that the Bionic had been bumped to a 4.5-incher, and photos of it next to a Charge seemed to bear that out. Well, that was primarily an illusion created by the large bezel and a pair of very petite hands . This also means the Droid HD is packing a 4.3-inch screen , which may disappoint those hoping for a truly expansive 720p display. On the plus side, we can tell you the Bionic will support WebTop , wireless printing, and ZumoCast for streaming media from your home PC. And per Droid Life, it’ll be priced at $299 when it goes on sale September 8th. Now, we just have to wait for Verizon and Motorola to make it all official. Head on past the break for two images, and check the source links for even more. Continue reading Droid Bionic gets 4.3-inch display, yours for $299 on September 8? Droid Bionic gets 4.3-inch display, yours for $299 on September 8? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Google Magnifier curates Music Beta tracks, has nothing to do with burning ants
August 18, 2011 No Comment
At school, Tim Quirk’s friend had an English cousin who sent over new records from the motherland. Now he’s paying the favor forward as head of Magnifier , a blog informing Google Music Beta members about new, interesting bands with free, exclusive tracks. One click adds the exclusive content to your Music Beta library. Google is calling Magnifier a “music discovery” site, making a big deal that only artists the editorial team thinks are “pretty great” will be featured. Sadly if your taste is more esoteric than My Morning Jacket, it may not be for you. Somehow we doubt Magnifier will get around to releasing exclusive Adriano Celentano tracks any time soon. Google Magnifier curates Music Beta tracks, has nothing to do with burning ants originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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August 18, 2011 No CommentAt school, Tim Quirk’s friend had an English cousin who sent over new records from the motherland. Now he’s paying the favor forward as head of Magnifier , a blog informing Google Music Beta members about new, interesting bands with free, exclusive tracks. One click adds the exclusive content to your Music Beta library. Google is calling Magnifier a “music discovery” site, making a big deal that only artists the editorial team thinks are “pretty great” will be featured. Sadly if your taste is more esoteric than My Morning Jacket, it may not be for you. Somehow we doubt Magnifier will get around to releasing exclusive Adriano Celentano tracks any time soon. Google Magnifier curates Music Beta tracks, has nothing to do with burning ants originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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WebOS, where did things go wrong? One moment you’re worth a “double-down” investment by HP valued at $1.2 billion, and the OS of choice for future tablets , computers and even printers ; the next, you’re discarded like yesterday’s crusty old oatmeal. Today, HP announced — among other things — that it’s chosen to discontinue operations for its webOS lineup, and that the company “will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward.” So what does this all mean for the future of webOS? Have we seen the last of webOS? Join us past the break for our thoughts. Continue reading Editorial: Engadget on the death of HP’s webOS devices Editorial: Engadget on the death of HP’s webOS devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 18:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Looking a little different than the prototype we got our hands-on at CES , the retail version of the CableCARD tuner from SiliconDust found its way in front of our camera today. Those who preordered this little guy for $249 should start receiving it shortly , as a series of frustrating delays finally come to an end. We can’t wait to plug this network tuner in and toss up to three HD feeds at a time through our Ethernet cabling and expect most others feel the same way. Check out out our pics in the gallery below, we’ll let you know if the InfiniTV 4 has competition worth worrying about — seems like it, given the price drop — shortly. Gallery: Hands-on with the HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner HDHomerun Prime CableCARD tuner hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …The Engadget Show is live tomorrow, with Ferraris, Fusion Garage, and the EFF!
August 18, 2011 No Comment
Got your helmets on? The Engadget Show is coming at you tomorrow — and eff it, we’re doin’ it live. We’ll be shooting the show tomorrow at 6PM ET, and those who can’t make it out to NYC will be able to join in from home on this very site. This time out, we’ll be joined by The Electronic Frontier Foundation’s Julie Samuels to discuss Google’s Motorola buy, Samsung vs. Apple, and whether the patent system is as broken as people seem to think. Fusion Garage’s Chandra Rathakrishnan will be talking up the Grid 10 and Grid 4 , and why his company deserves a second chance. Also, Tim travels all the way to Italy to uncover the future of Ferrari, and Brian swings by Times Square, to get Engadget’s name up in lights. Dana will join us in studio to take a look at the latest BlackBerrys from RIM and some cool oversea gadgets that you can’t get in the US, and we’ll wrap the whole thing up with an in-studio performance by Parts & Labor’s Dan Friel. Subscribe to the Show: [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Show directly in iTunes (M4V). [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Show directly in the Zune Marketplace (M4V). [ RSS M4V ] Add the Engadget Show feed (M4V) to your RSS aggregator and have it delivered automatically. The Engadget Show is live tomorrow, with Ferraris, Fusion Garage, and the EFF! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The words “assembly required” shouldn’t elicit a horrified shutter. Unfortunately we’ve all been on the wrong side of at least one connect-A-to-B mishap, which is where iFixit’s Dozuki comes in. The service, now in beta, promises an end to user-manual aversion, providing manufacturers a new, updatable tool for delivering instructions to customers. Among other features, Dozuki provides a new form of distribution for otherwise static documents, delivering manuals through downloadable PDFs as well as dedicated apps. What’s more, it gives users a say, allowing “expert customers” the ability to pitch in their two cents. The program is now available in beta and will officially launch this spring. If you’re looking for a new way to say “insert x into y,” full PR awaits you after the break. Continue reading iFixit intros Dozuki, promises ‘service manuals that don’t suck’ iFixit intros Dozuki, promises ‘service manuals that don’t suck’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 19:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Minecraft creator challenges Bethesda to deathmatch for the word ‘scrolls’
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While Samsung , Apple , HTC and others battle it out in court with lawyers and expansive patent portfolios, one man seems to know how real geeks settle disputes — with a deathmatch. Markus “Notch” Persson, the man behind Minecraft and head of Mojang, has decided the best way to put the trademark squabble with Bethesda to rest is two rounds of three-on-three Quake 3 Arena action. The Elder Scrolls developer is sticking with the same tactics that have made smartphone companies our new least-favorite corporate citizens, but Notch thinks ownership of the word “scrolls” can best be determined with BFGs and railguns. With any luck this will catch on and, when Steve Jobs and Larry Page lead their forces into battle in Team Fortress, we’re gonna have to put on our money on the Mountain View crew. Minecraft creator challenges Bethesda to deathmatch for the word ‘scrolls’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Because good things come in pairs, yet another Archos tablet has popped up over at the FCC shrouded in myst
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