We were there when a select few got their Galaxy Tab 10.1′s loaded up with TouchWiz for the very first time, and we gave you a rundown of what to expect from the newly skinned slate. Now the day has finally arrived for all the other owners to get the new software, and Samsung’s delivered the OTA update as promised. We grabbed the update ourselves on an untouched Tab, and found that it’s a 188MB download — so be prepared to hurry up and wait a while for your new media-enhanced, widget-happy tablet experience. Once you’re done doing the download dance, do let us know how the new UX is treating you in the comments. [Thanks, Michael] OTA TouchWiz update comes to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 right on schedule originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Normally we like to keep our technology and nature reasonably separate, but like peanut butter and chocolate, some combinations turn out better than you’d think. In the latest in a long line of projects funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, Yosemite National Park has installed over 2,800 solar panels in the El Portal maintenance complex, neatly hidden from the all seeing eyes of the public. The plenitude of photovoltaic plates will produce about 800,000 kWh per year, saving the park $50,000 annually on its power bill and scoring it $700,000 in rebates from PG&E over the next 5 years. The 5.8 million dollar system cuts the park’s reliance on carbon fuels by 12 percent, and is now the largest grid-connected solar energy system in the National Park Service. Press release junkies can hit the break for the official announcement; solar fanatics looking for a better view should check out KCRA ‘s coverage in the links below. Continue reading Solar panels light up Yosemite National Park, don’t spoil your view Solar panels light up Yosemite National Park, don’t spoil your view originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 22:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Mapnificent visualizes public transportation travel time, is more exciting than it sounds (video)
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If we could find a browser Mapnificient worked in without problems we’d probably call it the greatest thing to happen to Google Maps since turn-by-turn navigation . Even with it’s painfully slow performance (Firefox) and tendency to crash (Chrome), we’re still in love. Basically, it lets you filter and search maps based on travel time using public transportation. Its great for finding apartments with the shortest commute or a fair meeting place that you and a friend can reach at the same time. It’s pretty impressive and, if its creator Stefan Wehrmeyer ever whips up a mobile app, it could become an indispensable part of our smartphone arsenal. For a much better and more thorough explanation by the developer himself, check out the video after the break. Continue reading Mapnificent visualizes public transportation travel time, is more exciting than it sounds (video) Mapnificent visualizes public transportation travel time, is more exciting than it sounds (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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August 4, 2011 No CommentIf we could find a browser Mapnificient worked in without problems we’d probably call it the greatest thing to happen to Google Maps since turn-by-turn navigation . Even with it’s painfully slow performance (Firefox) and tendency to crash (Chrome), we’re still in love. Basically, it lets you filter and search maps based on travel time using public transportation. Its great for finding apartments with the shortest commute or a fair meeting place that you and a friend can reach at the same time. It’s pretty impressive and, if its creator Stefan Wehrmeyer ever whips up a mobile app, it could become an indispensable part of our smartphone arsenal. For a much better and more thorough explanation by the developer himself, check out the video after the break. Continue reading Mapnificent visualizes public transportation travel time, is more exciting than it sounds (video) Mapnificent visualizes public transportation travel time, is more exciting than it sounds (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Researcher hacks wireless insulin pump to push lethal doses, gives diabetics nightmares
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Thought the demonstration of a Subaru Outback (the official car of suburban weekend warriors) being unlocked and started via text message was terrifying? Wait till you see what researcher and diabetic Jay Radcliffe cooked up for the Black Hat Technical Security Conference . Radcliffe figured out how to hack an insulin pump connected to a wireless glucose monitor and deliver lethal doses of the sugar-regulating hormone. While perhaps less dramatic than shocking a person to death with their own pacemaker , quietly causing an insulin overdose is no less effective at bringing a life to a premature end. The most worrisome part, with a powerful enough antenna a hacker to launch such an attack from up to half a mile away — sleep tight everybody! Researcher hacks wireless insulin pump to push lethal doses, gives diabetics nightmares originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Intel places $30 million bet on the cloud, opens two new labs at Carnegie Mellon
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Have you nerds heard? The cloud is the word, and Intel’s ready to put its bank account where the industry’s buzzing mouth is. Investing $30 million over a span of five years, the company has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University to open two new Intel Science and Technology Centers. The academic research labs will laser in on cloud and embedded computing research, providing open source innovations that tackle mass data analytics, real-time information service distribution and refinements to a future, cloud-connected lifestyle. Curious as to what this brain collective has up its sleeves? Imagine wearing a pair of Intel-powered glasses that overlays data linked to the people and objects you see. Not the Minority Report type? Alright, then consider its proposed intelligent car of the future, capable of recommending “routing, retail, dining, and entertainment” options tailored to passenger profiles and real-world conditions. Whether you’re ready or not, this is the future folks — one big, passive scoop of computer-generated coddling . Hit the break for the full PR, and Peter Griffin’s take on our sponsored tomorrow. [Image credit via Popular Science ] Continue reading Intel places $30 million bet on the cloud, opens two new labs at Carnegie Mellon Intel places $30 million bet on the cloud, opens two new labs at Carnegie Mellon originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Were you excited to try Spotify , only to be dismayed by the lack of native iPad support? Enter Rdio’s latest update to its iOS app, now with gratuitous support for Cupertino’s sweetheart . Just like its iPhone and iPod touch forebearer, slate fans can now stream music, cache songs, futz with playlists, all while being “social” with friends on the service. Like the company’s other mobile apps (on iOS, Android or Blackberry) — and its cross-Atlantic Swedish rival — one has to spring for the pricier $9 monthly sub to unshackle from web-only streaming and enjoy portable bliss. In our quick run-through, we found the app to be slick and fast, and searching for obscure music was painless. With most of our friends strewn across other streaming platforms, the community features fell on deaf ears — so clearly your mileage will vary. Rdio’s offering a week-long trial gratis, so go-on and give it a whirl yourself. Gallery: Rdio iPad app eyes-on Rdio’s iPad app gets approved by Apple, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 20:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Virginia Tech was locked down Thursday when three children attending a summer camp said they saw a man holding what looked like a gun on the campus where a 2007 massacre left 33 people dead. (Aug. 4)
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Virginia Tech was locked down Thursday when three children attending a summer camp said they saw a man holding what looked like a gun on the campus where a 2007 massacre left 33 people dead. (Aug. 4)
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We know, we know — you’re ready to be done with the Droid Bionic . After all, we’ve been lusting after this monstrosity guy for nearly eight months now, so is all of this building up to be a major disappointment? We’re just as eager to find out as the next person, but here are some new images of the real deal to (hopefully) tie you over a bit longer. We’ve seen shots of the Motorola XT875 up close and personal before, but this is the first time it’s been spotted snuggled up next to another phone. Hanging out next to the Samsung Droid Charge , the Bionic’s slightly larger appearance lends credence to reports that it has a 4.5-inch display. A few other cosmetic features that stick out — quite literally, we might add — are the tapered back that bulges halfway up the phone to accommodate the camera, and the beveled edge around the perimeter. As already expected, the microUSB / HDMI port on the bottom right side for Webtop access can easily be discerned. Will this be enough to whet your whistle for another few weeks? If not, we hear there’s another Verizon device inbound that you might be interested in. Continue reading Droid Bionic gets friendly with its future roomate for Mr. Blurrycam Droid Bionic gets friendly with its future roomate for Mr. Blurrycam originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 04 Aug 2011 19:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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