Already living the high life with a swank Mini Displayport monitor as your daily? That’s all fine and dandy, but what happens when your desolate friends come over with machines that only tote DVI? That’s where an adapter like Kanex’s C247DL comes in. But unlike other adapters we’ve spied before , the company’s latest is dual-link, allowing you get your groove on with displays that boast resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200. It also sports a USB port, giving you full control of say, we dunno, the speakers and iSight camera of Apple’s 27-inch Cinema Display ? At $149 it isn’t cheap, but can you really put a price on friendship? Continue reading Kanex ships dual-link DVI-to-Mini Displayport Adapter Kanex ships dual-link DVI-to-Mini Displayport Adapter originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 08:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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While Microsoft is busy readying the much talked about Windows 8 for release, a new patent application has popped up that could reveal even bigger — or at least faster — things to come. According to the filing for “Fast Machine Booting Through Streaming Storage,” which was submitted in February of last year and released last week, Redmond is looking at creating a system that could stream an entire OS to just about anything with a screen. The proposed setup would enlist a series of storage devices, both remote and local, to act as a virtual hard disk, allowing anything from a set top box to a tablet to boot almost instantaneously. We don’t know about you, but we’ve already started a list of ways to spend the extra seconds. [Thanks, Bogen] Microsoft patent application points to fast-booting streaming OS originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Just a day after popping up on NaviFirm, Nokia’s Symbian Anna has finally arrived for download, right on schedule . Available for N8, E7, C7 and C6-01 users, the new OS brings a fresh new UI and a virtual portrait QWERTY keypad to Symbian smartphones, along with split-screen messaging, richer maps and speedier browsing. The update also brings NFC capabilities to the C7, in particular, allowing users to share contacts, photos and other goodies by simply tapping their handsets together. If you’re interested in upgrading, you can download Anna using the latest version of Ovi Suite (3.1.1), or with an OTA update, though availability and method of delivery vary from market to market. Find more information in the full PR, after the break. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Symbian Anna now available for download on Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01 Symbian Anna now available for download on Nokia N8, E7, C7 and C6-01 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 05:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you’re not already familiar with the story of the Cadillac Converj, take this quick primer: the Converj is the Chevy Volt’s luxurious, canceled cousin. The up-and-coming concept suffered an early death shortly after its debut at the 2009 Detroit auto show. Now it’s back, returning to development under the name Cadillac ELR. The new electric caddy is said to feature an updated version of the Voltec powertrain, complete with a Chevy Volt-like range-extending generator. Detroit promises that pricing and availability will be released “later,” but you can cruise past the break right now for some extra classy PR. Continue reading Cadillac Converj hits production as ELR, escapes concept purgatory Cadillac Converj hits production as ELR, escapes concept purgatory originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Nokia gifts Museum of London with NFC tags, makes you tap for more info (video)
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Make sure to grab your C7 next time you visit the Museum of London. Nokia took the liberty of installing NFC tags at the museum’s coolest attractions (like the Lord Mayor’s coach and a sweet medieval brooch) — showing us there’s more to the technology than just mobile payments . So far, museum-bound Brits can use their NFC phones to get more exhibit information, buy things like prints and check-in, tweet or “like” what they see. Go on people, tap away, and in the meantime check out the video after the break. Continue reading Nokia gifts Museum of London with NFC tags, makes you tap for more info (video) Nokia gifts Museum of London with NFC tags, makes you tap for more info (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 03:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Samsung has never really tried to court gamers with its laptops , but a glimpse its new Series 7 family indicates that may be changing. German sites, NewGadgets.de and netzwelt.de, scored the deets on this 17.3-inch behemoth and it’s safe to say the 700G7A is a force to be reckoned with. Pushing pixels to the 1,920 x 1,080 screen is a Radeon HD 6970m with 2GB of RAM, while a 2GHz quad-core Core i7 takes care of any non-graphical tasks. Not impressed yet? Well, you can also trick it out with up to 16GB of RAM and a Blu-ray drive, to compliment its USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, HDMI jack, and Bluetooth 3.0 radio. The most convincing sign this rig is squarely aimed at dedicated gamers is the backlit keyboard — the W, A, S and D keys are highlighted in red, while the rest of the spread glows a calming blue. The 700G7A will hit shelves in September for around €1,800 (about $2,600), though there’s no word if said shelves include those here in the states. Check out NewGadgets’ hands-on video after the break. Continue reading Samsung Series 7 700G7A targets gamers with monstrous size and specs Samsung Series 7 700G7A targets gamers with monstrous size and specs originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 02:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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MSI took the wraps off of two similarly named slim notebooks today. The X460 and X460DX both pack 14-inch displays, two USB 3.0 slots (and one 2.0), and shiny multitouch trackpads into 4.3 pound frames. The higher end X460 rocks an Intel Core i7 processor, WiDi 2.0 and 750GB of storage. The models are currently available, with a suggested starting price of $799. Gallery: MSI X460 and X460DX Continue reading MSI X460 and X460DX make their slim and shiny debuts MSI X460 and X460DX make their slim and shiny debuts originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Interactive Robotic Painting Machine begs the question: Art for art’s sake, or for its master’s? (video)
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If Warhol were still around, we’re pretty sure the man would’ve snatched up this contraption as a Factory-approved objet d’art . Born from visual artist Benjamin Grosser’s existential musings regarding the soul of AI-enhanced technology, the Interactive Robotic Painting Machine lets the sounds of its environment be its canvas maneuvering guide. For what it’s worth, the artist claims that criticism fed into the apparatus’ microphone often results in less than stellar compositions from the fine art automaton . We’ll refrain from speculating as to the qualitative merits of the stationary bot’s abstract flair, and leave you to the high art critique in the comments below. Be sure to jump past the break for a full video of this beaux arts concept. Continue reading Interactive Robotic Painting Machine begs the question: Art for art’s sake, or for its master’s? (video) Interactive Robotic Painting Machine begs the question: Art for art’s sake, or for its master’s? (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve all tripped on power cords, sending laptops or other precious items tumbling to the ground. With the introduction of the MagSafe connector, back in 2006, Apple fixed the problem for clumsy MacBook owners, but has since left plugged-in iPad users up a creek. Cupertino was awarded a patent yesterday to integrate the magnetic (trip-safe) cord into future iOS devices like the iPad, potentially solving the dilemma for good. The Haus of Jobs also snagged patents for magnetic assembly and a “securing system,” whatever that means. Apple snags MagSafe patent for iOS devices originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 19:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Well, it’s taken long enough, but Google has finally updated its Reader app for Android and added support for Honeycomb. That’s right RSS addicts, you can now peruse your feeds in full two-pane glory on your Xoom, Galaxy Tab 10.1 or other comparable slate . The move to version 1.0.1 doesn’t just benefit tablet owners either — the small screen UI has received a fresh coat of paint that’s a tad more polished. As far as new features, there doesn’t seem to be anything Earth-shattering, but the ability to quickly share posts via social networks or add them to your Read It Later list on a tablet is greatly appreciated. Hit up the Android Market to download the latest edition — seriously, right now . Google Reader Android app updated with new UI, Honeycomb support originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 17 Aug 2011 21:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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