Bose’s OE2 and OE2i on-ear headphones pack brand recognition, little else
October 13, 2011 No Comment
Bose may be best known for its active noise-cancelling headphones , but that doesn’t mean it’s a stranger to the plain ol’ passive types. Take for instance its latest duo of supra-aurals, the $150 OE2 and the $180 OE2i (which merely adds an iDevice compatible inline remote / mic for those extra Hamiltons). Put simply, these cans are an evolutionary update to the company’s TriPort OEs, promising a more comfortable fit from memory foam padding, and improved sound quality. As you’d expect, there’s absolutely no mention of specs, but frequent travelers will be joyed to know that the headphones can fold up for storage inside an included carrying case. The OE2s are currently available for purchase from Bose in a choice of black or white colorways — a perfect match for that en route iPhone of yours. Full PR past the break. Continue reading Bose’s OE2 and OE2i on-ear headphones pack brand recognition, little else Bose’s OE2 and OE2i on-ear headphones pack brand recognition, little else originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …RIM founder apologizes for BlackBerry outage: "We’ve let many of you down" (video)
October 13, 2011 No Comment
Now that BlackBerry services are returning to full functionality, RIM founder Mike Lazaridis has decided to issue a public apology for this week’s mysterious global outage . In a video address published today, Lazaridis acknowledged that RIM dropped the ball this week, but assured that his company is working hard to remedy the situation. “I apologize for the service outages this week,” Lazaridis said. “We’ve let many of you down.” The executive went on to say that services are approaching normal levels across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, but could not give an estimate as to when RIM may see full global recovery. “It’s too soon to say that this issue is fully resolved,” Lazaridis explained, adding that there may be some instability as the system returns to normalcy. He reiterated, however, that his company is “working tirelessly” to restore services and, perhaps more important, consumer trust. Skip past the break to see the full video for yourself. Continue reading RIM founder apologizes for BlackBerry outage: “We’ve let many of you down” (video) RIM founder apologizes for BlackBerry outage: “We’ve let many of you down” (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 07:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Microsoft responds to disgruntled users, unveils changes to Windows 8 UI
October 13, 2011 No Comment
You can unpack your suitcase and drop that custody suit, because Microsoft has heard your Windows 8 complaints, and it’s willing to change its ways. Yesterday, in a lengthy post on its Building Windows 8 blog, the company acknowledged that it’s received plenty of feedback since unleashing a developer preview of the OS last month, and pledged to respond with a number changes. For starters, apps displayed within the Windows 8 App Screen can now be organized into groups, rather than alphabetical arrangements (see image above). Apps will also be displayed at a higher density, thereby cramming more content within the same space. Enterprise users, meanwhile, will be able to customize their companies’ Start screens and unify them across networks, though there’s still no word on whether administrators will be able to opt out of the software’s tiled interface in favor of the more Windows 7-esque Desktop app — one of the most highly requested features. These are just two of many, relatively granular changes that Microsoft is implementing to help users maximize the efficiency of its new Start screen, and they likely won’t be the last. To dig into the nitty gritty, check out the full post, at the source link below. Microsoft responds to disgruntled users, unveils changes to Windows 8 UI originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 06:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Apple’s iCloud may have only just launched but according to rumors reported by the LA Times and Wall Street Journal , it’s already negotiating with Hollywood to add movies to the service (funny how things have changed in five years .) The timing is particularly curious because Apple, along with Disney, is one of the notable holdouts from the movie studio-backed Ultraviolet scheme with similar buy once / stream anywhere aspirations that just hit the streets this week. However, according to “people familiar with the matter” it could allow Ultraviolet access on iThings via app, while also bringing its usual media lock-in magic by also throwing in streaming copies of any flicks purchased on iTunes, but only on its own hardware. Recently activated streaming of purchased TV shows to the Apple TV shows the cloud’s potential, but we’ll have to wait for deals to be signed before that North Carolina datacenter puts Hollywood’s best on its to-do list. Apple reportedly trying to add movie streaming to its iCloud originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 05:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Call us what you will, but we couldn’t resist taking a quick look at the Kyocera DuraMax , which (along with the DuraCore) represents the first of Sprint’s handsets to support Direct Connect for CDMA. It’s no smartphone, for sure, but we were intrigued by its certification for the military’s 810G standard, which promises resistance to dust, shock, vibration, water, low pressure, extreme temperatures and solar radiation — among other nasty elements. Gallery: Kyocera DuraMax hands-on From the outset, the phone appears stout and bulky. It measures a full one-inch thick, although it seems like even more. Perhaps this is due to the grooved rubber finish, or maybe it’s the clamshell shape, but you’ll want a holster for this one, as the protrusion in your pocket would be hard to ignore. So just who is this device for? We’d like to imagine it’s targeted at the kids who played with Tonka trucks as kids, who now drive bulldozers and pour hot tar on roofs. Yes, this phone is designed to take some punishment, which is undoubtedly its greatest strength. After carefully inspecting each angle, peeking underneath the battery cover and testing the “walkie talkie” feature — which seems to work beautifully — we began dishing out some seriously bad behavior. Check out the video after the break to see just what we mean. Continue reading Kyocera DuraMax for Sprint hands-on (video) Kyocera DuraMax for Sprint hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 03:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …CyanogenMod for TouchPad alpha released, is surprisingly functional (video)
October 13, 2011 No Comment
Tired of seeing TouchPad Android demos that you can’t quite get your hands on ? Buck up buttercup, CyanogenMod 7.1.0′s unique flavor of Gingerbread has finally made its way to HP’s disowned slate; but beware — they’re calling this one the “lower your expectations” edition for a reason. A new video and forum update belabors the point that the alpha is an early, buggy build that is not intended for the general public. However, if you’re brave enough to install CyanogenMod anyway , you’ll wind up with a neat assortment of usable features, including multiboot support, ten-point multitouch, functional WiFi, camera support for video chat, limited GPU acceleration and a ton of other features that are either working now, or are near completion. The team says there are too many nonfunctional features to properly list at the moment, but advise brave testers to expect app incompatibility and poorly optimized power consumption. Ready to throw caution to the wind? Hit the source link below, as it’s chock full of cautionary tales, installation instructions, and download links. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] CyanogenMod for TouchPad alpha released, is surprisingly functional (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 04:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Seagate GoFlex Cinema puts up to 3TB of media files at your TV’s disposal
October 13, 2011 No Comment
Seagate’s latest addition to its GoFlex line of hard drives is dubbed the Cinema and, as you’ve probably guessed, it’s designed to hook up to your home entertainment system. Inside is a set of spinning platters up to 3TB in size, and around back are HDMI, composite, and S/PDIF hookups. This isn’t just some hard drive with a marketing gimmick though. The hardware itself is capable of pumping out 1080p video in a slew of different formats (including MKV and MP4 amongst others), and even comes packaged with a remote for perusing your media collection fro the comfort of your milk crate couch. The GoFlex Cinema is available now in Europe, starting at €99 ($136) for the 1TB version and climbing to €179 ($246) for the 3TB model. No word yet on US pricing or availability. Seagate GoFlex Cinema puts up to 3TB of media files at your TV’s disposal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Seagate GoFlex Cinema puts up to 3TB of media files at your TV’s disposal
October 13, 2011 No Comment
Seagate’s latest addition to its GoFlex line of hard drives is dubbed the Cinema and, as you’ve probably guessed, it’s designed to hook up to your home entertainment system. Inside is a set of spinning platters up to 3TB in size, and around back are HDMI, composite, and S/PDIF hookups. This isn’t just some hard drive with a marketing gimmick though. The hardware itself is capable of pumping out 1080p video in a slew of different formats (including MKV and MP4 amongst others), and even comes packaged with a remote for perusing your media collection fro the comfort of your milk crate couch. The GoFlex Cinema is available now in Europe, starting at €99 ($136) for the 1TB version and climbing to €179 ($246) for the 3TB model. No word yet on US pricing or availability. Seagate GoFlex Cinema puts up to 3TB of media files at your TV’s disposal originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 02:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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News about Toshiba’s ultra-thin AT200 tablet has been patience-testingly slow since we went hands-on at IFA a month ago. We did recently hear that a Japanese variant of the Regza-branded ten-incher — confusingly called the AT700 — is on schedule for release there in December and we’re hoping that the US version will arrive in time for Christmas too. Encouraging, then, to see that it’s passed unscathed through the FCC’s electromagnetic rendition of Wipeout with WiFi and Bluetooth in tow. The submitted paperwork also reveals a little extra detail: the tablet is at least partly manufactured by Quanta, the same OEM guys behind the Kindle Fire and the BlackBerry PlayBook . With the tablet wars looking brutal as ever, it’s nice to know that somebody always wins. Toshiba AT200 tablet squeezes through 7.7mm gap at the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 13:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you were holding out hope that Tuesday’s Apple announcement would be trumped by an exclusive iPhone 5 on Sprint, prepare to be disappointed. The company’s confirmed that no new handsets would be shown off at its Strategy Event today . Instead, the carrier is focusing on how it intends to bundle all of those separate radios — CDMA, LTE, WiMAX — into a future device line up. Emphasizing the need for an enhanced user experience over 4G technology marketing, the operator stressed a commitment to supporting existing WiMAX subs. Dual-mode CDMA / LTE products are set to launch in the middle of next year, with tablets, smartphones and modems across both the high-end and mid-range to be on offer. Motorola’s Sanjay Jah appeared in a taped segment to confirm his company’s involvement in the production of these 3G/4G products. Of course, Sprint plans to support current CDMA and WiMAX products, offering them for sale throughout 2012. As for Direct Connect, three of those Push-to-Talk handsets will hit the carrier in the last quarter of 2011, with additional devices planned for 2012. Sprint’s LTE plans detailed: phones, tablets and modems coming by 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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