Notion Ink releases Adam demo video, attempts to explain itself (video)
December 18, 2010 No Comment
As promised , Notion Ink has just released a video of the Adam tablet in action, complete with that snazzy new Eden UI — the first anyone’s seen of the device since its first working prototype . While the footage itself is of disappointingly low quality, it seems to show a device somewhat worthy of the hype, with a responsive screen, a multitask-friendly interface and plug ‘n play peripherals — though we’re holding out for Pixel Qi screen tests and some closeup shots before we place any orders ourselves. Notion Ink singled out vocal critic AndroidPolice to launch the (seemingly incomplete) video and gave the publication an exclusive interview too, so take your lingering doubts about the tablet’s capabilities and head on down to our source links. Notion Ink releases Adam demo video, attempts to explain itself (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Krauthammer and Shields Spar Over Pelosi-Taliban Joke and Rush Limbaugh
December 18, 2010 No Comment
Charles Krauthammer on Friday made a humorous comparison between the Taliban's popularity in Afghanistan and Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D-Cali.) approval rating in America that clearly riled Mark Shields. So put off was Shields on PBS's “Inside Washington”
Continue reading …Matthews and Guests Laugh at Michele Bachmann Being Named to House Intelligence Committee
December 18, 2010 No Comment
Chris Matthews and four liberal male guests had a nice laugh Friday over the announcement that Michele Bachmann (R-Minn.) has been named to serve on the House Intelligence committee. Viewers are advised to prepare themselves for a truly disgraceful level of sexism displayed on MSNBC's “Hardball” (video follows with transcript and commentary): read more
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You may have never heard of the 17-year-old actress Taylor Momsen, but she represents everything that’s wrong with pop culture today. At seven, she starred as the adorable Cindy Lou Who in Jim Carrey’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” but there’s nothing adorable in what she’s done lately. Momsen is a “multiple threat,” matching acting on CW’s smutty teen series “Gossip Girl” with a “music career” with a band accurately titled “The Pretty Reckless.” In July, still aged 16, Momsen's music video for the song “Miss Nothing” featured her in raccoonish eye makeup wearing a white silk bodysuit, fishnet stockings and garters – not exactly your standard high school junior outfit – a child, crawling, standing and lying on her back on a banquet table offering herself figuratively as a morsel for men twice her age. In September came another video, for the song “Make Me Wanna Die,” where she walked down the street, systematically stripping until she stood in a fiery cemetery in her underwear and stockings. She promised in the lyrics she would steal and die for her beloved. read more
Continue reading …Samsung Galaxy S receives Gingerbread port right from the Nexus S source (video)
December 18, 2010 No Comment
Hold on to your hats, people, there’s a wind of awesomeness coming through. The Nexus S is no longer the only Gingerbread game in town, courtesy of supercurio over on the xda-developers forum, who has ported the hot new phone’s Android 2.3 install over to its Samsung forefather, the Galaxy S . The port is described as being unmodified from the Nexus S original, although quite a few basic functions like voice, WiFi, and GPS (insert joke about Galaxy S GPS woes ) aren’t yet operational. All the same, we agree with supercurio that it’s looking “super smooth” and look forward to seeing him and the rest of the xda crew polish this stock Android baby off in short order. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S receives Gingerbread port right from the Nexus S source (video) Samsung Galaxy S receives Gingerbread port right from the Nexus S source (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Dec 2010 07:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …E FUN Next3 Android 2.1 tablet available for $230, real fun sold separately
December 18, 2010 No Comment
Getting sick of cheap Android tablets and e-readers ? Boy, we hope not, because E FUN’s Next3 is just one of many being announced in time for CES 2011 . As you may have gleaned from the headline, the Nextbook Next3 runs Android 2.1 and has the usual array of specs for its $230 price — a resistive, 800×400-resolution 8.4-inch display, a 600MHz Rockchip processor, WiFi 802.11 b/g, 2GB of onboard storage, and an SD card slot. From the looks of the pictures in the gallery and the short press release after the break, it seems to be positioned as more of an e-reader than a tablet — you know, with its integrated Borders eBook Store and all — but you should be able to surf the web and watch some videos on it. No word on what apps are preloaded, but naturally there’s Market access. We’re going to call a spade a spade here, and say this thing looks a heck of a lot like the Pandigital Novel and Velocity Micro Cruz Reader , but we’ll be checking it out in Vegas in a few weeks to get a confirmation on that. Don’t let that stop you from ordering one today, though — it’s only $200 at HSN right now. Gallery: E FUN Next3 press pictures Continue reading E FUN Next3 Android 2.1 tablet available for $230, real fun sold separately E FUN Next3 Android 2.1 tablet available for $230, real fun sold separately originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Hyundai shows off Equus iPad owners manual, available for test drives in the App Store (video)
December 17, 2010 No Comment
Yeah, we know, you’re still having a hard time thinking of Hyundai as a luxury car brand. Get with the times, man. The Equus (“echoos”) is legitimately high-end, and not just because each and every one comes with a 16GB WiFi iPad pre-loaded with the car’s owners manual. Naturally this isn’t just a boring stack of info that you’ll only pull out to look up tire pressures and engine oil capacity — oh no. This is a properly interactive experience showing you how the directional headlights work, providing videos of various interior configurations (including the reclining “First Class” rear seats with legrests), and even offering what looks to be something of a driving game. Sure, it’s no Real Racing , but it is free, and you can check it out in the App Store now. Or, you can just live vicariously through the video below. Continue reading Hyundai shows off Equus iPad owners manual, available for test drives in the App Store (video) Hyundai shows off Equus iPad owners manual, available for test drives in the App Store (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 18:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …The Engadget Show Live! with Mitsubishi’s Frank DeMartin, iRobot, Aldebaran Robotics, Ubisoft, and crazy giveaways!
December 17, 2010 No Comment
Humans, keep your eyes tuned to this post — because at 6:30 PM ET , we’ll be starting The Engadget Show live, with Mitsubishi’s consumer electronics chief Frank DeMartin, Aldebaran’s NAO humanoid robot, never-before-scene segments, crazy giveaways, and much more! We’ve got music from BIT SHIFTER and visuals from noteNdo. You seriously don’t want to miss it. Update : We still have tickets left , so if you’re in New York City, come join us at the Times Center. The venue is located at 41st St. between 7th and 8th Avenues in New York City . Continue reading The Engadget Show Live! with Mitsubishi’s Frank DeMartin, iRobot, Aldebaran Robotics, Ubisoft, and crazy giveaways! The Engadget Show Live! with Mitsubishi’s Frank DeMartin, iRobot, Aldebaran Robotics, Ubisoft, and crazy giveaways! originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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A-suh-ss? Ah-sue-ss? As-ses? Nope, all wrong. We’ve been informed by ASUS that its head honcho has recently set a new rule in an attempt to rid our frustration, so what used to be “Ah-seuss” is now “A-seuss” (or “Eh-SUS” according to Taiwanese phonetics, as pictured). The logic behind this? Apparently it’s a direct chop from the pronunciation of “pegasus” — the origin of the company’s name — which ironically seems to favor the former diction. Anyhow, let’s not confuse ourselves any further and just study this lovely lady’s video demo after the break. Continue reading How to pronounce ASUS (video) How to pronounce ASUS (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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And the drops, they keep on comin’. Just 48 hours after T-Mobile USA reduced the financial barrier surrounding the Galaxy Tab to just $350 on contract, the suddenly boisterous US Cellular is doing ‘em one better. The carrier has just lowered the price of a shiny new 7-inch Tab to just $199.99 on a two-year data agreement, with the only major caveat being that consumers will have to opt for the pricier 5GB / month plan. That’ll run you $54.99 per month with pay-as-you-go messaging, or $74.99 per month with an all-you-can-message plan. We still aren’t totally hip with a tablet on contract (sans voice capabilities), but those who’ve warmed won’t find a better deal east of the Mississippi. Or west of it, frankly. [Thanks, D] Galaxy Tab hits new low on US Cellular: $200 with 5GB data agreement originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Dec 2010 16:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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