Hey, remember the time when Acer CEO Gianfranco Lanci got on stage, ripped a netbook in two and unveiled its Android tablet? Us neither, but who knows, it might all happen in the next hour or so. We’re there covering it live, and the action is supposed to start around 10:15AM ET. Join us! Live from Acer’s global press conference originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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HP ‘s unceremoniously added the G62x to its previously released G62m and G62t models. The 15.6-incher boasts an Intel Core 2 Duo CPU unlike the Core i3 s that the G62m and G62t models pack. Other than that, all three are identical, with 16:9 aspect ratio panels, WiFi, an HDMI reader, three USB 2.0 ports, and a 6-cell battery. The G62x is the lowest end, budget-minded laptop of the group, and has a starting price of $430. It’s available now over at HP. HP debuts Core 2 Duo G62x laptop for $430 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Texting has taken over mobile networks, and now it’s destined to overwhelm our emergency responders as well. According to Wired Epicenter , the FCC is looking to follow in the footsteps of those trailblazing Iowans and expand its 911 services to allow emergencies to be reported via text message, and while at first glance that may sound silly, we can think of some times when it could make a lot of sense. Let’s say there’s someone in the house and you don’t want them to know where you are — texting is a lot quieter than talking. Or let’s say the aliens are attacking and you don’t have time to stop running — a text is a lot quicker, too. The FCC is also apparently looking at receiving MMS and even streaming video so that you could send pictures and footage of their hugely advanced tactics. If these efforts are successful perhaps we can survive the coming trans-dimensional menace for just a little longer. FCC looking to accept 911 texting, MMS, and even streaming video originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We knew good and well that Android 2.2 was sneaking out and making itself active on Dell’s unlocked Streak units, but now it seems that the backlog of older units has been cleared. That has made way for new stock over at Dell’s US site, with a 16GB Carbon Black unlocked Streak going for $579.99 with Froyo from the factory; the 32GB model is listed at $678.99. Curiously, that 16GB model is $30 more than what the unlocked Android 1.6 model went for back in August. Also, we’re left to assume that even the “unlocked” models will still be SIM-locked to AT&T , though Dell does play up the fact that unlocked Streaks can be used as a mobile hotspot for up to eight WiFi-enabled devices without ponying up extra to Ma Bell. In related news, the long-awaited Cherry Red Streak is also on sale in the US of A, but you’ll have to flip to page two down in the source link in order to find the 32GB and unlocked variants. Good luck wading through the options, champ. [Thanks, Jar Jar Binks] Dell US now offering Streak unlocked with Froyo, in Cherry Red originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Dish Network took another step towards its ambitious TV Everywhere plans — not to be confused with Comcast’s and Time Warner’s TV Everywhere partnership — by releasing the Android version of its Dish remote access app late last week. This nicely completes the provider’s suite of mobile offerings, which have already been available on the iPhone, iPad and certain BlackBerry phones. The catch is that to take advantage of the app, Android users must own a Sling-enabled Dish device like the ViP 722 / 722k HD DVRs or the recently released Sling adapter . With the necessary hardware though, the app turns smartphones into a control freak’s best friend, working as a remote control, a DVR manager, and a Sling-powered media streamer to view recorded or live programming over Wi-Fi or 3G. That’s a pretty nifty feature set considering it costs a lovely low price of free, and it’s certainly more robust than mobile offerings from Comcast , Time Warner , or DirecTV . In other words, when it comes to getting the most from your your paid TV service while on the go, it appears the underdog satellite company can certainly dish it out. Continue reading Dish Network remote access app comes to Android, your Harmony groans Dish Network remote access app comes to Android, your Harmony groans originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …New Potato reveals TuneLink Auto Bluetooth-to-FM transmitter for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad
November 23, 2010 No Comment
We’ve never been on the volunteer cheerleading squad for FM transmitters; in our experience, they’re downright useless in cities or other areas that actually have a large amount of radio stations nearby. But we’ll hand it to New Potato Technologies — this may be the slickest implementation yet. The newly announced TuneLink Auto looks like a typical cigarette adapter charger at first glance, but within, there’s technology that accepts audio over Bluetooth and then sends it out over FM. This prevents users from having to connect a dongle of any kind to their iPad, iPod touch or iPhone, but the built-in USB port is actually capable of charging all three should you choose. There’s even a 3.5mm output jack for channeling the tunes to a 3.5mm input on your head unit, and the (necessary) accompanying iDevice app should hit the App Store soon for absolutely nothing. The hardware itself is available now from New Potato for $99.99, and it’ll hit “select retail locations” in a fortnight or so for the same amount. Gallery: New Potato TuneLink Auto Bluetooth-to-FM transmitter Continue reading New Potato reveals TuneLink Auto Bluetooth-to-FM transmitter for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad New Potato reveals TuneLink Auto Bluetooth-to-FM transmitter for iPhone, iPod touch and iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Digital Storm’s liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price
November 23, 2010 No Comment
Mmm, overclocking. If you’ve been looking to treat yourself this holiday season, there’s hardly a better way than with a shiny new gaming PC. Better still, a shiny new gaming PC with a liquid-chilled processor… one that just so happens to be warrantied with a 4.6GHz clock speed. Digital Storm’s Hailstorm desktop is now available with a so-called Sub-Zero cooling system, which is described as a series of TEC peltier coolers that work in conjunction with other high-end liquid cooling components to keep Intel’s Core i7-980X from boiling over. On the high-end rig, you’ll also get 6GB of DDR3 memory, a trio of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 580 (1.5GB) GPUs, a 1200-watt power supply and a bank-breaking $6,903 price tag. Cost-conscious consumers can opt for two lesser systems, with a $4,390 build being equipped with a Core i7-950 and the $3,899 unit creeping by with only a single GTX 460 GPU. But hey, what’s a few grand among friends? Promo vid is after the break. Gallery: Digital Storm’s liquid-chilled gaming PC Continue reading Digital Storm’s liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price Digital Storm’s liquid-chilled gaming PC includes 4.6GHz Core i7-980X, equally chilling price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Pop-up MicroLite turns your janky remote into a well-lit, even jankier remote (video)
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” I think everyone in the known world will want them! ” That’s a potent, soul-stirring quite from Honolulu’s own Becky Gray, and her emotions tend to mimic our own. We mean, who wouldn’t want a pop-up MicroLite dongle affixed to the bottom of their remote? For a limited time of indefinite nature, free-spending consumers can actually get not one, not two, but three of these miracle workers for the tidy sum of just $19.99*, enabling them to light up a full trio of cut-rate remotes. Better still, you can use two of ‘em to illuminate the keyboard of your shiny new 13-inch MacBook Air — you know, because Apple decided this solution was better than its own integrated one. There’s an unrealistic video demonstration embedded just past the break, and it’s just a Billy Mays ( rest his soul ) short of awesomeness. Order now! * Along with a likely laughable shipping and processing fee, of course. Continue reading Pop-up MicroLite turns your janky remote into a well-lit, even jankier remote (video) Pop-up MicroLite turns your janky remote into a well-lit, even jankier remote (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 07:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Dev-Team Blog was just updated with a new redsn0w version 0.9.6b4 jailbreak (based on Geohot’s Limera1n bootrom exploit) for iOS 4.2.1 . Unfortunately, iOS device owners won’t find jailbreaking as easy as navigating to a website . And the 4.2.1 jailbreak is currently “tethered” so owners of the iPhone 4, iPad, and newer iPhone 3GS and iPod touch models will have to reattach to a PC or Mac to boot into a jailbroken state each time your device loses power or needs a reboot. Those of you who rely on the ultrasn0w unlock should hold off for now — good advice for anyone not comfortable with terms like “SHSH blobs” or “Cydia.” Everyone else can hit up the link below with a detailed how-to provided by Redmond Pie . iOS 4.2.1 Jailbreak hits with updated redsn0w originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Remember how confusing it was back in May when ASUS introduced a bunch of tablets it called Pads and a sort of digital notepad it called a Tablet ? At least some of that messy naming scheme has now been rectified thanks to the merciful renaming of the Eee Tablet to the new Eee Note EA800 moniker. It’s stil the same 8-inch (768 x 1024) monochrome display, offering 64 levels of gray and 256 levels of pressure sensitivity, backed by 4GB of integrated storage, a 2 megapixel camera, voice recorder, and built-in stylus silo. WiFi is of course a given, and there’s a microSD slot and a 3700mAh battery somewhere inside that matte black shell as well. If things do go to plan this time, we should be seeing plenty more of the Eee Note at January’s CES. We’re penciling it in already. Continue reading ASUS Eee Note is the surprisingly sensible new name for the Eee Tablet ASUS Eee Note is the surprisingly sensible new name for the Eee Tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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