We’re still a few months away from the Star Wars movies release on Blu-ray , but dedicated fans can get a preview of the set this week in the Early Access app for iOS. Set to debut in time for Comic-Con on July 20th, the free app promises some of the 40+ hours of bonus materials planned for the discs, including concept art, models and interviews with cast and crew. We’ve already seen iPad apps pulling in extras to go along with movies like Tron: Legacy , but this is the first one we’ve seen launch ahead of the Blu-ray release. Check out a couple more screenshots and detailed description after the break, then come back tomorrow for our hands-on look at the Star Wars app. Continue reading Star Wars Blu-ray extras revealed early by iOS app launching at Comic-Con Star Wars Blu-ray extras revealed early by iOS app launching at Comic-Con originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 22:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Intent on buying a new Acer laptop but not satisfied with the just-announced TravelMate 8481 thin-and-light? Then perhaps you’ll find the company’s new and slightly larger Aspire 5755 model more to your taste. This one packs a 15.6-inch display with a rather lowly 1366 x 768 resolution, but it at least boasts some built-in WiDi so you can easily view movies (or anything else) on a larger display without the need for any pesky cables. Otherwise, you’ll get your choice of Intel Core processors (up to a Core i7-2820QM), up to 8GB of RAM and a maximum 1TB of storage, NVIDIA’s Optimus-enabled GeForce GT 540M graphics, and either a Blu-ray or basic DVD drive — all for a starting price of
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Sweet merciful tech gods do we love the Arduino . Seriously, it seems there’s almost nothing this little MCU can’t do. The latest arrow in its quiver of awesomeness is this little sampler , called the GVS1, that can capture, loop, pause, and reverse pixelated clips of 1- or 1.5-bit video in stunning 128
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Remember that HTC 10-inch Puccini tablet we spotted in May? It just passed through the FCC’s gates with the model number PG09410 and from the looks of things, is headed straight for AT&T’s network. The rumored Honeycomb tablet’s sporting the requisite GSM 850, 1900MHz frequencies and 3G WCDMA 850 and 1900MHz bands, but the real showstopper here are the slate’s LTE radios. With both AWS 4 and 17 bands on board, it’d be a pretty safe guess to see this launch alongside the orange-colored carrier’s LTE rollout. We should note that the FCC doesn’t test for European compatibility, so you could still see this bad boy hit across the Atlantic. What else can we glimpse from that diagram in blue? Based on the size of what appears to be a SIM card slot, we found this Android tab measuring in at the 10-inch mark. Also, you can expect a dual speaker set-up, but sadly no 3D camera. With the rumored June launch date already passed, we’re hoping this’ll hit late summer. HTC’s Puccini tablet passes through the FCC, has AT&T written all over it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 13:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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What’s the difference between a case and a cover? The Korean company Anymode is provoking just that question with a Galaxy Tab 10.1 case (cover?) that looks awfully familiar. The Smart Case, as it’s known, comes in multiple colors, protects the tablet’s front, and folds into a triangular stand. You might be thinking that sounds remarkably like Apple’s Smart Cover , and if so, you’re not the only one. Ah, but the plot thickens: 9to5mac reports that the maker of this blatant knock-off has strong ties to Samsung . Family ties, even, as their tipster claims Sang-yong Kim, the Anymode CEO, is the nephew of Kun-Hee Lee, Sammy’s chairman. We couldn’t confirm any blood relation, which could mean we’re dealing with a cover-clone conspiracy theory. Either way, we suspect this’ll lead to more billable hours for Cupertino’s lawyers . Anymode’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 case cops Apple’s fashion sense originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 18:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Make’s Redpark Breakout Pack lets you build iOS apps with Arduino assistance
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In the mood for some homebrew iOS app-building fun? Well, Make’s got a kit just for you that bundles the Redpark Serial Cable for iOS with an RS232-to-TTL board and the 60 plus component Minitronics Survival pack for $80. Hailing it as “the first general-purpose serial cable that Apple has approved,” this limited supply pack will let you get your Arduino -tinkering hands all sorts of iPhone dirty — jailbreak not required. And if you’re the uninitiated type, the DIY magazine’s also put together a helpful, hand-holding guide to walk you through some basic first-timer projects. Hit the source to order your own Jobs-certified cable. [Thanks, Marc] Make’s Redpark Breakout Pack lets you build iOS apps with Arduino assistance originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Robot band covers Marilyn Manson, renders sullen teenagers obsolete (video)
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Sure, we’ve seen robot bands before. But even when insecure and egotistical , they never quite capture the youthful disaffection we want from our mechanical pop stars. Until now . End of Life is a robot band consisting of a cello, and electric guitar, drums, and, for some reason, a flat-bed scanner — maybe he’s the cute one? The group recently covered Marilyn Manson’s three-string anthem “The Beautiful People,” and it sounds almost exactly like you’d expect: we’ll call it “raw, visceral, and uncensored.” We can’t wait to see them sneer at Rock Band -playing robots too lazy to learn a real instrument. Catch them in the video after the break, and you can tell all your less-cool friends you knew them back before they sold out. Continue reading Robot band covers Marilyn Manson, renders sullen teenagers obsolete (video) Robot band covers Marilyn Manson, renders sullen teenagers obsolete (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 16:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s time for the squeamish to avert their eyes. The latest entry in Motorola’s popular Droid line has taken a trip to internet Tatooine, getting the classic teardown treatment from the folks at iFixit . As always, there were some interesting findings beneath its shiny, gadgety exterior, including a SIM card and so, so many hidden screws. More gory shots in the source link below. Droid 3 disassembled by iFixit Jawas originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Once upon a time, you were born, you had a childhood and then began to live your life in earnest. If David and Victoria Beckham are your parents: not so much. Within a week of making her grand entrance on planet earth, Harper Seven Beckham’s devoted parents have plastered pictures of their fourth child (and
Continue reading …It’s official: Motorola Titanium coming to Sprint July 24th, mil-spec Eclair can be yours for $150
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The Motorola Titanium has certainly made itself no stranger to us, as it was officially announced by Sprint all the way back in May . At the time, no pricing or availability dates were known, so we were left to speculation and leaked screenshots — you know, the usual routine for new devices. We needn’t wait any longer for the prized 411, though, as the Now Network has announced the 810G military-spec Eclair smartphone will land on store shelves on July 24th and ding our wallets a Benjamin and a half — after $100 mail-in rebate, that is. Of course, this particular device may not be for everyone, but we know it could be appealing for those of you who just enjoy tossing the ol’ Android around a few times too many. Continue reading It’s official: Motorola Titanium coming to Sprint July 24th, mil-spec Eclair can be yours for $150 It’s official: Motorola Titanium coming to Sprint July 24th, mil-spec Eclair can be yours for $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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