In the first of what we expect to be many announcements related to Windows Phone Mango devices, AT&T is the first to step up to the plate by unveiling three new handsets that use the new version of Microsoft’s OS: the HTC Titan, Samsung Focus S and Focus Flash. Each of the phones are expected to arrive in the fourth quarter. developing… Continue reading AT&T announces Mango lineup: new phones and updates coming this fall AT&T announces Mango lineup: new phones and updates coming this fall originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 09:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Looks like Espoo’s making good on its earlier promise : Nokia’s elusive N9 is now up for preorder on Australia’s Harvey Norman . Offered in 16GB and 64GB variants, all that stands between you and your future Harmattan totin’ self is $829 AUD (around $865). Those who pre-order from the retailer before September 12th will also receive Nokia’s BH-505 NFC Bluetooth headset gratis. No word on when the duo will ship from the nation’s ” leading retail chain ,” but you’ll know more when we do… [Thanks, Louis] Crickey! Nokia’s N9 goes up for preorder in Australia originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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There’s nothing a like an ( almost ) fresh and exciting color variant to make us totally forget about the PS4 . Besides, this little dazzler will come with a 320GB HDD and two equally white Dualshock controllers, which means you’ll only have to spray-paint your PS3 Move , headset , external drive , wheel and eyebrows to match. Look out for it at GameStop in the UK, Germany and possibly other Euro nations too, as well as at Electronic Boutique in Australia from November 1st — or just pre-order via the source links below. White PS3 coming to Europe and Australia in November originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 07:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It was probably gonna happen sooner or later, but a new report from IDC confirms it: smartphones are now out-shipping feature phones in western Europe. According to the company’s statistics, only 20.4 million feature handsets were shipped to the Old World during the second quarter of this year, representing a 29 percent decrease from Q2 2010. Quarterly shipments of smartphones, on the other hand, increased by 49 percent to 21.8 million units, marking the first time that they’ve surpassed basic phone orders. Smartphones also comprised 52 percent of all mobile shipments, which shrunk by three percent, collectively — something IDC’s Francisco Jeronimo attributes, in part, to Europe’s brutal economic climate and Nokia’s steep decline (see chart). On the OS front, Android once again came out on top within the region, thanks to a whopping 352 percent year-to-year increase in shipments, while Samsung controlled the manufacturing side, with 33 percent of the European market. You can find more IDC math in the full PR, after the break. [Thanks, Pauly] Continue reading Smartphones out-ship feature phones in Europe, Samsung leads the way Smartphones out-ship feature phones in Europe, Samsung leads the way originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 06:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Looks like not even our parachuting jobs are safe from the robot onslaught. Disney Research and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology have joined forces to bring the world Paraswift, a plucky little robot with a penchant for scaling buildings and a thirst for thrills. The team recently posted some video of the ‘bot, which can climb a wall, deploy a parachute and then coast relatively safely to the ground. Paraswift is more than just a mechanical thrill-seeker, however — the machine has a built-in camera that can be used to record footage for use in 3D models. Death-defying video after the break. Continue reading Paraswift climbs buildings, jumps, lives to tell the tale (video) Paraswift climbs buildings, jumps, lives to tell the tale (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 05:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Details are still sketchy here, but the Wall Street Journal is reporting that Amazon ‘s looking to launch a Netflix-like subscription service for digital books, much to the chagrin of some publishers. According to unnamed sources familiar with the matter, Amazon is currently “in talks” with several publishers about the program, which would provide access to an online library in exchange for an unspecified annual fee. The insiders also claim that the service would be available for Amazon Prime subscribers (who currently pay $79 per year for free shipping and access to shows and movies) and that the proposed library would feature primarily older works, with monthly restrictions on the number of books a subscriber could read for free. Publishers would reportedly pocket a “substantial fee” for signing on to the program, though some are reluctant to participate, for fear that doing so would “downgrade the value of the book business,” according to one publishing exec. In fact, it remains unclear whether any publishers have thrown their hats in the ring, but we’ll certainly be on the lookout for any developments. Amazon to launch Netflix-style service for digital books? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control
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Had your eye on an AirPlay accessory for your iPhone or iPod touch? Well, Pioneer is looking to help you pull the trigger on one. The company has announced a new set of AirPlay Music Tap systems that enable access to your music library without being chained to a peripheral. By connecting one of these bad boys to your home WiFi or ethernet network, you’ll be able to access your entire iTunes library in various locations throughout your home — after you install Apple’s Remote app, of course. Other features include a 2.5-inch full-color LCD display, Pandora, iHeartRadio, vTuner internet radio and Air Jam, which allows for playlist sharing on your arsenal of the company’s Music Tap systems. When this pair drops in October, you’ll have your choice of the X-SMC-3-S for $400 or the more dapper, bluetooth-enabled X-SMC4-Elite for $480. You can take a peek at the Elite, along with the full PR, after the break. Continue reading AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 scans 3D objects but only prints in 2D (video)
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For some reason, HP thinks your small business really needs the ability to scan 3D objects — which is why it is releasing the TopShot LaserJet Pro. “TopShot” is the fancy name for the all-in-one’s overhanging arm with a high resolution camera, which combines six images (three with flashes from different angles, and three in ambient light conditions with different exposure levels) to mimic a studio-like product shot. What’s more, thanks to the Biz Card app, the TopShot can scan and import multiple business cards simultaneously. Also included are Google Documents integration and cloud apps as well as the usual ePrint and AirPrint features, which you can run without a computer on the 3.5-inch touchscreen. HP isn’t talking about pricing or availability, but you can see a walkthrough of the TopShot after the break. Continue reading HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 scans 3D objects but only prints in 2D (video) HP TopShot LaserJet Pro M275 scans 3D objects but only prints in 2D (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 23:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s been around in a few different hues , and has since grown into a TouchWiz UX kind of outfit , and we’re guessing it’s about time Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1 found its way into our weekly HWYC feature. It’s undoubtedly the Android slate to beat, even today, but that doesn’t mean that it’s spit-shine perfect. For those who opted for this beaut, we’re keenly interested in hearing how your experience has been. Are you still satisfied with Honeycomb as a tablet operating system? Is the screen still wowing you? Any durability issues we should know about it? And if you had the keys to Sammy’s Design Kingdom, what would you do differently on the next Tab 10.1? Realign the aspect ratio? Go matte? Up the screen resolution? Speak up in comments below — and keep it sane, cool? How would you change Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Inhabitat’s Week in Green: 9/11 Memorial designs, an electric helicopter and laser headlights
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Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green. Today a day of reflection dawns in New York as the city recognizes the ten-year anniversary of the September 11th attacks with the official unveiling of the National 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero . Tranquil though the memorial may be, it has had a tumultuous past – this week we showcased seven unrealized designs for the WTC site that will never see the light of day, and we took a look at what happened to Daniel Libeskind’s original plans for the WTC Freedom Tower . We also saw green buildings soar as Sydney unveiled Australia’s greenest office tower , we learned that the new Batman movie may be filmed in a salt mine in Transylvania , and we spotted an amazing replica of the Trump Tower built from 65,000 LEGO bricks . It was also a record-breaking week for green transportation as the world’s first manned electric helicopter took flight and scientists developed the world’s tiniest electric motor . Meanwhile, pedal-powered transportation got a major boost as Hertz launched an electric bike rental program in London and Silverback unveiled a series of bikes with built-in USB chargers for your gadgets. We also brought you the latest news from the Frankfurt Auto Show as Rimac teased the unveiling of its 1,000 horsepower electric supercar and Audi and BMW both unveiled vehicles endowed with ultra bright next-gen laser headlights . Speaking of shining examples of green design, this week we brought you a first look at the Samsung Galaxy Skin concept phone, which features a flexible AMOLED display that can fold to fit inside your pocket. We also saw several inspiring ways to reduce waste as scientists worked on a fuel cell that generates power while cleaning up nuclear fallout, Think Geek brought us a clever set of Fridgeezoo icebox pets that encourage kids to save energy, and we looked at Sloan’s innovative AQUS grey water toilet system that recycles your sink water. Finally, we brought you the state of the art in wearable tech as we reported that scientists developed a Terahertz “Invisibility Cloak” and researchers discovered a coral reef secret that could lead to sunscreen in a pill in five years. Inhabitat’s Week in Green: 9/11 Memorial designs, an electric helicopter and laser headlights originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Sep 2011 21:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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