Alma observatory captures stars being born, reports back on universe’s awkward teenage years
October 3, 2011 No Comment
A baby book for our cosmos? That’d be a happy by-product of the massive insight star-gazing scientists are set to glean from Alma — the telescope responsible for ushering in a “new golden age of astronomy.” The Atacama large millimeter/submillimeter array (as it’s known in long form), located 3,000 meters above sea level on a Chilean plateau, goes beyond the voyeuristic powers of current optical telescopes, delivering detailed imagery of the dense gas clouds that birth baby stars. Why is this significant? Well, using the complex 20-antenna strong array (a total of 66 are planned), astronomers from North America, Europe and Japan will get a first-hand glimpse of the gaseous mix that was our universe a few hundred million years post-Big Bang . Consider the research a time-traveling peek back into the formative years of existence . Heady stuff, yes, but the array won’t have its multiple, celestial-focused eyes trained solely on star nurseries; scientists from around the globe already plan on getting an up close look at the Sagittarius A black hole . When these “Pyramids of the 21st Century” finish construction in 2013, we’ll be just one step closer to viewing the limits of our cosmic fishbowl. Alma observatory captures stars being born, reports back on universe’s awkward teenage years originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Current Sony Ericsson CEO Bert Nordberg wasn’t leading the company back when Apple introduced the first iPhone in 2007, but he still has some opinions about how it should have reacted to the phone’s debut. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal today, Nordberg said, “it’s safe to say that Sony Ericsson should have taken the iPhone more seriously when it arrived in 2007.” He has nothing but praise for the company’s commitment to Android, however, saying that “our Android strategy has been successful and the best choice we could have made,” and that he “wouldn’t feel comfortable investing in a platform that isn’t as good as the one that we currently use.” That last bit was in response to a question about Windows Phone, and it may sound like a complete slam if not for the fact that he went on to admit he is “quite curious” it. Exactly what that means isn’t clear, but it sounds like the door still at least isn’t completely shut for the OS it once toyed around with . Hit the source link below for the full interview. Sony Ericsson CEO says company ‘should have taken iPhone more seriously’ originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Engadget will be broadcasting live outside of Apple’s ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event!
October 3, 2011 No Comment
It’s all going down tomorrow, and you can bet your bottom dollar (or last prepaid SIM, whichever you prefer) that we’ll be liveblogging it all on these pages right here. But prior to Apple’s “Let’s Talk iPhone” event, we’ll be set up outside of the company’s Cupertino headquarters in order to bring live pre-show analysis, including the very latest rumblings from the Apple mecca and any top-secret tips on ditching work in order to follow along. Just so we’re clear, Apple doesn’t allow live video streaming during the keynote, but our usual liveblog can be followed October 4th starting at 1:00PM ET (10:00am local time) right here . It might get a wee bit insane. Engadget will be broadcasting live outside of Apple’s ‘Let’s Talk iPhone’ event! originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets
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Irksome GPS interference issues now somewhat safely behind it, LightSquared’s plowing forward into OEM waters. The LTE wholesaler has just struck up an agreement with Sharp that’ll see the electronics company creating the first line of devices specifically tailored for the nascent 4G network. Of course, these smartphones and tablets won’t be sold by the Falcone-backed company, and will instead make their way to its carrier partners — like Sprint , C Spire and Best Buy . If the already inked collaboration means we’ll be seeing this beastie on North American air waves, then we predict the heavily beset wireless outfit’s rocky road to launch will give way to smooth sailing. Official presser after the break. Continue reading LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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October 3, 2011 No CommentIrksome GPS interference issues now somewhat safely behind it, LightSquared’s plowing forward into OEM waters. The LTE wholesaler has just struck up an agreement with Sharp that’ll see the electronics company creating the first line of devices specifically tailored for the nascent 4G network. Of course, these smartphones and tablets won’t be sold by the Falcone-backed company, and will instead make their way to its carrier partners — like Sprint , C Spire and Best Buy . If the already inked collaboration means we’ll be seeing this beastie on North American air waves, then we predict the heavily beset wireless outfit’s rocky road to launch will give way to smooth sailing. Official presser after the break. Continue reading LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets LightSquared teams up with Sharp to begin production of LTE phones and tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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/ Believe it or not, it was way back at CES that we first caught an in-person glimpse of iHome’s flagship AirPlay -enabled audio system — a guy dubbed iW1 . We’ve seen a steady trickle of AirPlay devices announced in the time since, but the iW1′s been one of the earliest to splash down for the fall season. Priced at a moderate $300, it’s a potential option for A) those who aren’t keen on smacking down at least double the Benjamins for systems like the B&W Zeppelin Air or Libratone’s Live or B) an alternative to other wireless systems like the similarly priced Sonos Play:3 . Despite the iW1′s low(ish) cost of adoption, though, it’s packed with a bevy of tantalizing features (including app support, capacitive controls and a rechargeable battery), and a classy appearance, to boot. We put this modern-age boom box through its sound-reproducing paces for the past few weeks (much to our neighbors dismay). So, if you want to find out whether or not the iHome iW1 will pack a bang for your buck, hit that “read more” link below for our full review. Gallery: iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system review Continue reading iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system review iHome iW1 AirPlay wireless audio system review originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 coming to T-Mobile on October 26th, price remains a mystery
October 3, 2011 No Comment
Clue’s in the title, really. Get ready to whip yourself into a frenzy at the news that the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 will arrive in T-Mobile stores on October 26th. You want proof? You can’t handle the proof. Or, maybe you can. Once you’ve decided, head on past the break for a little… well, you know. Continue reading Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 coming to T-Mobile on October 26th, price remains a mystery Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 coming to T-Mobile on October 26th, price remains a mystery originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Details are fairly light at the moment, but Rhapsody has just announced that it plans to acquire Napster , and that the deal is expected to be complete as soon as the end of November. In a statement, Rhapsody president Jon Irwin said that the deal “will further extend Rhapsody’s lead over our competitors in the growing on-demand music market,” and that “this is a ‘go big or go home’ business, so our focus is on sustainably growing the company.” According to Rhapsody, the company will acquire Napster’s subscribers and “certain other assets” under the agreement, and Best Buy (Napster’s current owner ) will receive a minority stake in the company. Press release is after the break. Continue reading Rhapsody announces plans to acquire Napster Rhapsody announces plans to acquire Napster originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Developers get Google Wallet on original Nexus S, squares wiping your phone with $10
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Previously the exclusive phone-swiping domain of Sprint’s Nexus S 4G, it now seems possible to get the wonders of Google wallet on its decidedly 3G predecessor. However, it’s not an operation for the faint-hearted. If the words Cyanogen , full wipe, flash and kernel resemble white noise, it’s probably worth waiting for an official release. See how the forum members at XDA Developers got their NFC wallet fix at the link below. [Thanks, John] Developers get Google Wallet on original Nexus S, squares wiping your phone with $10 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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So, Nikon finally has a mirrorless camera, after what was quite possibly the most dramatic launch event the company has ever conducted. Sure, competing models from Panasonic, Olympus and Sony have already reached the second, or even third generation before Nikon lifted the veil on its J1, but did last month’s long-awaited announcement bring us the ILC to rule all ILCs? Well, no, not at all. Nikon isn’t targeting pros or even advanced amateur shooters with its latest addition to the interchangeable lens camera family. Instead, the company is marketing its J1 to soccer moms (and dads), fashion-conscious young folk, and casual shooters who want some of the versatility of a DSLR , but are willing to sacrifice excellent image quality for a more compact design. But what about the rest of us? Will Nikon one day reward our patience with a true class competitor? Perhaps, but that’s definitely not what we have here. Nikon built the $650 J1 “from the ground up” — a reference to its 10.1 megapixel, CX-size sensor with a 2.7x crop factor, along with a handful of quirky features that we probably won’t use, but that some of you (or perhaps your family members) may love. Jump past the break to see what we really liked about the camera, and what left us rather unimpressed. And it you’re dying to judge its performance for yourself, you can check out a handful of untouched images at the coverage link below the conclusion, along with a variety of sample videos spattered throughout. Gallery: Nikon 1 J1 review Continue reading Nikon 1 J1 review (video) Nikon 1 J1 review (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 03 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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