The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas will showcase the latest in technology for gadget-hungry consumers. Expect big announcements form tablet and smartphone vendors. (Jan. 5)
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Rep. John Boehner was elected speaker of the House Wednesday, sealing newfound Republican power-sharing as the 112th Congress convened and drawing the curtain on the history-making Nancy Pelosi era at the helm. (Jan. 5)
Continue reading …Tweaked iPhone 4 parts discovered: an antenna fix, Verizon’s iPhone, or the best KIRF ever?
January 5, 2011 No Comment
This is a pretty bizarre video, but we watched the whole thing and we’re prepared to comment: this is a pretty bizarre video. The folks at GlobalDirectParts somehow got ahold of iPhone replacement parts (a common story in Apple device leaks ), and they’ve posted an in-depth video that illustrates the differences between this new set and regular iPhone 4 parts. Interestingly, nothing has been majorly tweaked, but there’s a huge quantity of minor tweaks, primary in the internal wiring. Most notable are antenna adjustments, that are either an antenna fix, or, more likely, adjustments to allow the antennas to work with the different frequencies that Verizon’s CDMA network operates on . Other tweaks are bigger head scratchers, including a SIM slot (which wouldn’t be necessary on Verizon, but wouldn’t hurt anything either), and the removal of the rear camera hole (perhaps an extra SKU for enterprise use?). GlobalDirectParts isn’t the only one to receive the tweaked parts, SmartPhone Medic made a similar score, so at least we know this isn’t a one-off prank. We’ll keep scratching our heads while you check out the video, located after the break. Continue reading Tweaked iPhone 4 parts discovered: an antenna fix, Verizon’s iPhone, or the best KIRF ever? Tweaked iPhone 4 parts discovered: an antenna fix, Verizon’s iPhone, or the best KIRF ever? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you haven’t heard, we’re in Las Vegas…again. You may think all that means is 5 loco nights of sleep-deprived and even-more-depraved-than-usual technology pseudo-journalism chat, and you’d be right. But now it’s 5 loco nights of sleep-deprived and even-more-depraved-than-usual technology pseudo-journalism chat with video . Come check out the iPad 2, a bunch of other tablets, and stunning views of downtown Las Vegas, filmed live without a studio audience in the already-foul-smelling Engadget double-wide trailer. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Only Girl in the World 06:30 – Intel’s 2nd Generation Core processor family announced, includes 29 new CPUs and enhanced graphics 07:14 – AMD announces first Fusion chips: 10+ hour battery life with DirectX11 graphics 11:50 – Lenovo ThinkPad X120e snatches up AMD’s Zacate, aims to right all of the X100e’s wrongs 18:13 – ASUS Eee Slate EP121 officially unveiled, IPS display, Core i5, and stylus in tow 21:15 – Lenovo LePad tablet and IdeaPad U1 Hybrid return with Android 2.2 in tow 24:07 – Live from ASUS’s CES 2011 press event 25:06 – ASUS Eee Pad MeMO tablet takes a pen out of the Courier’s book 28:04 – Honeycomb to require dual-core processor, initially tablet-only? 30:17 – ASUS Eee Pad Slider and Transformer arrive for those that can’t imagine using a tablet without a physical keyboard 38:04 – Vizio reveals Via Tablet and Phone with Android, sub-$300 3DTVs ahead of CES (update: pic!) 50:23 – iPad 2 case shows up at CES, packing a mockup iPad 2 Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @engadget Filed under: Podcasts The Engadget Podcast Show 001: CES 2011 Part 1 – 01.05.2011 (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …![Verizon iPhone Gets Fixed Antenna? [Video]](http://newsbreakingonline.com/wp-content/themes/transcript/timthumb.php?src=%3Cimg+src%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fnewsbreakingonline.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2011%2F01%2Fcd2284c2davideo.jpeg.jpeg%22+%2F%3E&q=90&w=190&h=100&zc=1 "Verizon iPhone Gets Fixed Antenna? [Video]")
Not only do we AT&T iPhone 4 users have issues when “death-gripping” the antenna , we can’t even get service here at CES. Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : CrunchGear Discovery Date : 05/01/2011 19:45 Number of articles : 9
Continue reading …Toshiba updates Qosmio X505 with new Core 2011 processors and NVIDIA graphics
January 5, 2011 No Comment
Update ‘em all! That’s Toshiba’s laptop motto here at CES. Along with the A and M series , Toshiba’s plugged its Qosmio X505 with the latest Intel Core i7-2630QM and Core i5-2410M processors. The powerhouse multimedia laptop is still just that, and in fact, its NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 1.5GB DDR5 discrete graphics memory can support NVIDIA’s 3DTV Play , which lets you output 3D content or games over HDMI to your living room’s 3D display. Other than that the X505 still has all the high end features you’d ever want in a 18.4-inch chassis, including a 1920 x 1080-resolution display, Harman/Kardon speakers, HD webcam, and a Blu-ray drive. The rig will be available in the coming months for $1300 to $1900 — hit the break for one more picture. Continue reading Toshiba updates Qosmio X505 with new Core 2011 processors and NVIDIA graphics Toshiba updates Qosmio X505 with new Core 2011 processors and NVIDIA graphics originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Fujitsu unleashes four LifeBooks with new Intel processors, AH572 promises 3D viewing and recording
January 5, 2011 No Comment
The Intel Core 2011 laptops just don’t stop rolling in here at CES , and today Fujitsu is jumping on the Sandybridge train with four new LifeBook laptops. We’ll start with the most intriguing of ‘em all — the 15.6-inch AH572, which not only boasts 3D viewing with included polarized glasses but can record 3D video through its dual integrated cameras. For $999, there’s no doubt that the 3D features sound pretty awesome and we’re planning to go hands-on with that all later tonight, but let’s not forget about the rest of the impressive package — it packs a Core i5-2410M processor, Intel’s WiDi 2.0, and supports up to 6GB of RAM. Not enough power for ya? Chin up, Fujitsu’s got the 17.3-inch NH751 too, which boasts an quad-core Core i7-2630QM processor, NVIDIA’s fresh 500M graphics, and a Blu-ray drive for $1,200. In true Fujitsu spirit, there’s also a convertible tablet; the 13.3-inch T901 is powered by Intel’s latest Core i5 and i7 processors and is the first tablet to include NVIDIA’s Optimus graphics. Like most of Fujitsu’s other tablets , it has a multitouch display with an active digitizer for taking notes as well as a modular bay for swapping in a second battery or hard drive. This one will retail for about $1,900 and won’t be available until this spring. Last but not least is the 12.1-inch P771, which is all about packing power into a smaller chassis. The black glossy system is powered by Intel’s latest Core i7 processors, has a USB 3.0 port as well as a dual-layer DVD drive. There’s no word on pricing on the last of the four, but if you’re dying for a few more details on the LifeBook quadruplets head on down below for the full press release. Continue reading Fujitsu unleashes four LifeBooks with new Intel processors, AH572 promises 3D viewing and recording Fujitsu unleashes four LifeBooks with new Intel processors, AH572 promises 3D viewing and recording originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A young deer finds itself trapped on floating ice off Poland. Soon, firefighters came to the rescue. (Jan. 5)
Continue reading …‘Built for BlackBerry’ program is ready to add another label to your BB and PlayBook accessories
January 5, 2011 No Comment
Look for the logo, says RIM. Don’t look for the distinctively BlackBerry -shaped case, car mount, screen protector, or holster … look for the logo. Apparently, BlackBerry users have been struggling with picking out accessories for their smartphones, so RIM has decided to roll out a licensing program for specially certified “Built for BlackBerry” peripherals. Case-mate, Incipio, Speck and other manufacturers have already signed up for this authentic accessory program and you’ll see a video loaded with marketing speak after the break explaining the synergistic benefits flowing from this industrial collaboration. Continue reading ‘Built for BlackBerry’ program is ready to add another label to your BB and PlayBook accessories ‘Built for BlackBerry’ program is ready to add another label to your BB and PlayBook accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 13:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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