Sony PlayStation Vita debuts in Japan on December 17th, partnering with NTT DoCoMo for 3G
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Sony’s just announced in Tokyo that the PlayStation Vita will debut in Japan on December 17th, and it’ll partner with NTT DoCoMo for the console’s prepaid 3G service. Customers will have two choices of connection here: 980 yen ($13) for 20 hours, and 4,980 yen ($65) for 100 hours. Alas, the rest of the world will still have to wait until 2012, but you’ll know more concrete dates as soon as we do. For now, head over to our sister site Joystiq for the SCEJ press conference liveblog. Update: Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono came on stage to mention that Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 would launch simultaneously with the console. Sony PlayStation Vita debuts in Japan on December 17th, partnering with NTT DoCoMo for 3G originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Throwback podcast time! We’ve got lots of DVR news after our FiOS review, Microsoft Mediaroom / Media Center updates and a new box from TiVo. Of course, we also visited CEDIA last week so there’s plenty to talk about there too, including 4K, ultrawidescreen and more. There’s also plenty to talk about when it comes to smart TVs and exactly why they’re struggling in the market so far, and what a new deal between ESPN and the NFL could mean for 3D. Last but not least, it’s Star Wars Blu-ray week, so we’ve got to include them among our options of what to watch on TV. Get the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [ RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [ RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [ MP3 ] Download the show (MP3). Host s : Ben Drawbaugh ( @bjdraw ), Richard Lawler ( @rjcc ) Producer : Trent Wolbe 00:04:17 – Verizon FiOS HD DVR review (1.9) 00:11:17 – New Mediaroom clients to bring Microsoft’s TV platform everywhere this year 00:14:08 – TiVo Premiere Elite will bring quad tuners, 2TB storage to retail this year 00:18:45 – Xbox Live Fall 2011 Dashboard update preview: Bing search, voice control, and a Metro overhaul 00:27:00 – Sony announces a 4K projector for the home, prices HMZ-T1 3D head mounted display in the US 00:33:53 – Sony brings new media streaming box and updated Google TV hardware to CEDIA 00:36:50 – JVC shows off projectors with 4K precision, but not quite 4K pixels 00:40:03 – Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers 00:42:42 – LG’s 55-inch LW9800 3D HDTV earns THX certification, our home theater respect 00:44:49 – ESPN’s new Monday Night Football deal includes 3D broadcasts, WatchESPN app 00:51:10 – Did Netflix just start limiting users to one movie stream at a time? No 00:53:12 – LG, Sharp and Philips to build developer’s kit, create Smart TV app standard 00:55:15 – Viewsonic abandons plans for Boxee-powered TV 01:02:41 – Opera promises cross-platform apps for Smart TVs, gives us little to complain about 01:05:45 – Transformers: Dark of the Moon Blu-ray due September 30th, 3D version later 01:08:28 – THX Media Director coming to Star Wars Blu-ray discs 01:14:15 – Must See HDTV (September 12th – 18th) Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Engadget HD Podcast 265 – 09.13.2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported
September 13, 2011 No Comment
IDF’s certainly delivered a few bombshells thus far, but sometimes it’s the simpler things that can brighten up your day, like DisplayLink’s announcement of its snappily-titled Winstars USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter. Making use of all that extra bandwidth means using TVs as monitors no longer results in battling with a bad case of the jaggies. Running on its DL-3500 chip, the plug-in device will deliver resolutions up to 2560 x 1600, promising ultra-low latency and less of the jittery window and cursor movement which has troubled older products. Gamers will be pleased to hear that there is support for full-screen 3D, as well as both 2.1 and 5.1 channel audio. No word on a release date as of yet, but we’re guessing that the estimate of “soon” means that Yanks will see it by Christmastime. Full PR after the break. Continue reading DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported DisplayLink announces USB 3.0-to-HDMI adapter, 2560 x 1600 resolution panels get supported originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 23:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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With all of the unlimited everything plans dominating the world of prepaid currently, it’s easy to forget about the smaller offerings ideally suited for those looking for appetizers instead of the all-you-can-eat buffet . AT&T’s announced a new monthly package that may fare well with the nibblers, doling out 250 anytime minutes and unlimited messaging for $25 beginning on September 18th. Two other prepaid services are launching the same day: a $10 international long distance package that includes 250 minutes within a period of 30 days, and per-use roaming in Canada which can be had for $.39 per minute and $.25 per message sent ($.20 per message received). It’s nice to see the company, notorious for its recent history of streamlining plans , adding another selection onto the tray of prepaid hors d’oeuvres. Full presser can be found after the break. Continue reading AT&T announces $25 monthly GoPhone plan beginning September 18th AT&T announces $25 monthly GoPhone plan beginning September 18th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Windows Phone Apollo to feature speech-to-text, low-end Tango gets split in two
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If this hodgepodge of sorta, kinda official confirmation is to be believed, Windows Phone users can look forward to native voice command functionality built-in to the Apollo update. Nokia US’ CEO, Chris Weber , first spilled the speech-to-text beans in an interview with VentureBeat back in early August, referring to the tech as a killer WP feature. Now, a report over on ZDNet backs up that leaked info with resume tidbits from former MS Windows Phone / Mobile Communications team members that had a hand in creating the so-called “Voice-Compose” and “Read-Aloud” features — even tipping us off to a possible Windows 8 and WP 8 convergence. There’s also mention (gleaned from a company job listing) of MS’ lower-end mobile OS splitting into two separate versions — Tango1 and Tango2. We know what you’re thinking. It’s hard to get excited about far-off OS updates when we’re still waiting on Mango’s release. Still, it’s good to know Ballmer and co. aren’t just resting on their Windows laurels. Filed under: Cellphones , Software Windows Phone Apollo to feature speech-to-text, low-end Tango gets split in two originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 22:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Privacy concerns have caused Google to back down a bit on its information collection amongst residential wireless networks. Beginning in the fall, the company will allow owners of the WiFi networks to opt-out of the data gathering. Google has assured concerned parties that it doesn’t collect personal details when nabbing the information for its databases, but such comments haven’t done much to calm the nerves of privacy advocates. Google planning opt-out option for WiFi data gathering originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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“Get to tha choppa!” is probably the first thing the Tromball, Texas cops will be shouting now that they’re the proud owners of America’s first police gyroplane. This type of aircraft is nothing new, but for the 5-0 testing the Auto-Gyro MTOsport, it’s a cheaper and simpler alternative to a helicopter — and way sweeter looking. For the price of two high-end squad cars (around $75,000), the heat can go air-bound, compared to $1-4.5 million for a standard whirlybird. The machine also requires far less pre-flight prep before soaring 13 feet per second into the sky only to max out at a face-melting speed of 115 mph. With a rotax motor , pilots can dip from the air quickly and easily since the copter’s already in autorotation, unlike a standard helicopter, which requires some heavy maneuvering. The downside? It’s horrible at night and in bad weather, meaning the cops will have to keep those Crown Vics in the garage, just in case. Flying cops board gyroplane for Big Brother-style eyes in the sky originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Microsoft today re-confirmed that it will be bringing Xbox Live functionality to PCs — a move that will come courtesy of the newly showcased Windows 8 . The integration — titled, simply enough, Xbox Live on Windows — will bring the service’s gaming, music, movie and TV content to Win 8 devices. The software giant promises to shed more light on the move later in the week, with a Build 2011 session for app developers interested in harnessing the service’s features. Xbox Live functionality confirmed for Windows 8 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 19:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …SanDisk working to push SSD power consumption lower, squeeze more juice out of your battery
September 13, 2011 No Comment
First things first: we really need to sit down with the tech industry and have a conversation about effectively naming things. Which brings us to our next order of business: SATA DEVSLP. SanDisk is working with other companies, like Intel, Microsoft and Samsung, to develop this new standard which will drive SSD power consumption much lower than current levels. Some drives already support the cornerstone of the standard — a new super low-power mode that draws only 50mW of juice. SATA DEVSLP would keep the storage in that energy-sipping state the majority of the time, extending battery life for Ultabooks, tablets, or whatever other gadgets may come along. Guess we know one trick Intel plans to use to reach that promised 10-days of connected standby time . Check out the PR after the break. Continue reading SanDisk working to push SSD power consumption lower, squeeze more juice out of your battery SanDisk working to push SSD power consumption lower, squeeze more juice out of your battery originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Naming your flagship handset after a small village in Surrey isn’t what we’d do, but then we aren’t in the handset business. The first full render of the HTC Runnymede has leaked and as you can see, it’s one big heap of telephone. It’s the first phone to benefit from the company’s partnership with Beats Audio and will come with a pair of Beats-branded cans rather than regular earbuds. If you missed the specs first time around , the 4.7-inch, 9.9mm thick phone gets a beastly 768MB of RAM, 1.5GHZ Qualcomm chip and a serious 8 megapixel camera with f2.2 lens and double LED flash round back. Availability is still up in the air but we know that UK prices are
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