HTC clearly couldn’t wait for a pesky audit to tell let the world about its continued financial successes . The Taiwanese handset maker posted unaudited consolidated results for the third quarter — and, not surprisingly, things are (continuing) to look good for the company. HTC marked a 79.07-percent growth over this time last year, with NT$135,821 million ($4.4 billion) total revenue. And according to HTC, the company’s net income post-taxes was NT$18,638 million ($612 million) for the quarter. We’ll update the results when we get something a bit more official. HTC’s unaudited Q3 results keep the revenue train a-rollin’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 10:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs may have passed away, but his impact on consumer technology and mobility will be felt for years to come says David Carroll, Associate Professor of media design at Parsons School in New York. (Oct. 5)
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Apple CEO Steve Jobs may have passed away, but his impact on consumer technology and mobility will be felt for years to come says David Carroll, Associate Professor of media design at Parsons School in New York. (Oct. 5)
Continue reading …Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., leader of TV ratings and market research firm, dies at 92
October 6, 2011 No Comment
Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., the man who turned the A.C. Nielsen Company into a global leader in market research and television ratings, has died at the age of 92. Nielsen’s father founded the company in 1923 and was known for spearheading much of the innovation behind it, but it was the younger Nielsen who led the firm to prominence, after joining in 1945 and taking over as president in 1957. In 1948, he convinced the firm to devote $150,000 to building the first general-purpose computer, the Univac. Building off of his father’s revolutionary TV audience measurement system, he later expanded A.C. Nielsen’s reach to new areas, including the development of a coupon clearinghouse and data-tracking services for magazines and even oil wells. Perhaps his most impressive achievement, however, was his ability to maintain A.C. Nielsen’s position as the nation’s pre-eminent TV and media ratings firm, even amidst the proliferation of cable networks. Arthur “Art” Nielsen stepped down from his role as chairman of the company in 1983, a year before orchestrating its sale to the Dun & Bradstreet Corporation for $1.3 billion in stock. Throughout the course of his illustrious career, he served on the board of more than 20 companies, including Motorola and Walgreen, and advised three US presidents. But his life’s work and lasting legacy could just as well be summarized by a simple proverb he learned from his father: “If you can put a number on it, then you know something.” Arthur C. Nielsen passed away on October 4th in Winnetka, Illinois. He is survived by three children and seven grandchildren. Arthur C. Nielsen Jr., leader of TV ratings and market research firm, dies at 92 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Wireless power demos abound at CEATEC , and Rohm Semiconductor had their own variant on hand with a complete mix of direct-draw gadgets, along with the omnipresent charging iPhone 4 (or was it a 4S ?). Like Murata’s prototype , the Rohm flavor uses square electrodes instead of the coils that you’ll find in traditional wireless power solutions, like Qi . But unlike that seemingly identical solution from Murata, this version supports much greater power efficiency — something in the 92 to 93 percent range (compared to the competing pad’s 70-percent efficiency rating). That means that the prototype that we’re looking at here loses just seven to eight percent of power during transmission — which is still unacceptably high, mind you, but far more tolerable. Rohm’s Wireless Power Transmission system also allows you to charge or power devices by placing them anywhere on the pad, rather than directly over charging positions, and it supports much greater transmission, with one prototype outputting up to 100 watts. Since power efficiency isn’t something we could verify visually, what we could see at the company’s demo did appear to work quite well. Powering a gadget is as simple as dropping it on the pad. Well, resting it gently — this is a prototype we’re talking about, after all. The 50-watt pad was able to power a fan, LED light, and a couple of charging smartphones without issue. The light and fan jumped to full power as soon as they made contact. A second pad got the juices flowing to a large OLED light panel, which was plenty bright when positioned on its own pad, but glowed quite dim when joining other devices. There weren’t any charging laptops on hand, like we saw over at Murata, but with power output at 50 and 100 watts, either pad could theoretically support it. Like many of the prototypes we’ve seen at CEATEC, there aren’t any plans to actually bring the system to market, but the technology could be used in other devices. We go hands-on after the break. Gallery: Rohm Wireless Power Supply System hands-on Continue reading Rohm Wireless Power Transmission system hands-on (video) Rohm Wireless Power Transmission system hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Spotify streaming hits the living room on the latest $99 WDTV Live, WDTV Live Hub
October 6, 2011 No Comment
The latest addition to the WD TV Live family has been announced, and this micro sized 802.11n WiFi-equipped, internal storage-lacking streamer that supports the latest version of its UI , as seen in the already available WDTV Live Hub . Also new to these two boxes is support for Spotify , bringing up to 320kbps music streaming to the living room along with a newly supported video service, Dailymotion added to the existing list (Netflix, Hulu Plus , YouTube, Facebook etc.) and extensive local media playback options. The new WDTV Live is available for $99, check after a break for a pic of the box itself and the press release with all the details. Continue reading Spotify streaming hits the living room on the latest $99 WDTV Live, WDTV Live Hub Spotify streaming hits the living room on the latest $99 WDTV Live, WDTV Live Hub originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 08:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …ComScore: Android extends lead over Apple, holds 44 percent of smartphone market
October 6, 2011 No Comment
Gather ’round, everyone, because a fresh batch of ComScore numbers has just arrived. According to the research firm, Android remains in firm control of the smartphone platform market, commanding 43.7 percent, followed by Apple (27.3 percent) and RIM (19.7 percent). In fact, Google extended its share by nearly two points over last month’s figures , while Apple’s iOS grew by just 0.3 points, but further distanced itself from RIM, which now sits 7.6 points behind. On the manufacturing side of the equation, Samsung remains top dog, accounting for 25.3 percent of all mobile subscribers (including both smartphone and feature phone users), followed by LG (21 percent) and Motorola (14 percent). Apple, meanwhile, sits a distant fourth, at 9.8 percent, followed by RIM, which rounds out the top five with 7.1 percent market share. Number crunchers can find more fodder in the full PR, after the break. Continue reading ComScore: Android extends lead over Apple, holds 44 percent of smartphone market ComScore: Android extends lead over Apple, holds 44 percent of smartphone market originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 07:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Try as it might, the HomePlug Alliance just can’t seem to get its foot in the proverbial door of consumers’ homes. Now the organization is eying a different target market — utilities. Its new Netricity Powerline Communications program aims to get utility companies and makers of smart meters to adopt the 1901.2 standard for sending data through existing electrical wiring and march us into the smart grid future. The low-frequency, narrow-band PLC won’t do anything to help you stream HD video around your home, but it should be more than enough for monitoring your energy consumption. Check out the PR after the break for a few more details. HomePlug Alliance keeps plugging away at powerline communications originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Between your bell, safety lights and cycling computer there’s probably not much room left on those handlebars for more stuff. But, if you’re tired of having to speak up to converse with your riding partner, perhaps you’ll clear a little real estate for the HIOD One. This Bluetooth communicator lets you talk to your fellow cyclists from up to 1,300 feet away and can be used to place phone calls and listen to music on your phone. The control panel mounts on your handlebars, but the “wireless” voice unit is a bulky box best worn on an armband or clipped to your chest. While the voice unit isn’t hardwired to the controller, it does require you to plug in an earpiece and microphone to use it. Though the HIOD One has officially launched, there’s no price yet as the company is still looking for retail partners to actually sell the device. If your curiosity still isn’t satiated, there’s a gallery below as well as a video and PR after the break. Gallery: HIOD One Continue reading HIOD One is a Bluetooth communicator for gadget-hungry cyclists HIOD One is a Bluetooth communicator for gadget-hungry cyclists originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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As word of Steve Jobs’ death spread, Apple users passing by the company’s store in New York City’s Meatpacking District remembered Jobs as a great innovator who made technology feel personal. (Oct. 5)
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