Replay XD1080 promises to capture your exteme activities without weighing you down
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There’s certainly no shortage of options available for those looking to record their death-defying (or not-so-death-defying) adventures, but Replay XD has now rolled out what it claims is the “smallest and lightest full HD action-camera on the market.” That would be the XD1080, which measures 1.1 x 3.6 inches, records video up to 1080p / 30 fps, and can be attached to a helmet or just about anything else thanks to a range of accessories. You’ll also get a built-in HDMI out port, and support for external audio sources (via an adapter) if you’re not satisfied with the built-in mic. Still no word on a price, but that should be made known soon, as pre-orders are apparently starting tomorrow. Head on past the break for a sample video. Continue reading Replay XD1080 promises to capture your exteme activities without weighing you down Replay XD1080 promises to capture your exteme activities without weighing you down originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …IBM outs integrated circuit that’s made from wafer-size graphene, smaller than a grain of salt
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Lest you don’t care what your circuits are made of, listen up: graphene’s the thinnest electrical material, comprising just a single atomic layer. In addition to its electrical, thermal, mechanical, and optical properties, researchers dig it because it has the potential to be less expensive, more energy-efficient, and more compact than your garden-variety silicon. So imagine IBM’s delight when a team of company researchers built the first circuit that fits all the components, including inductors and a graphene transistor, on a single wafer — a setup that consumes less space than a grain of salt. The advantage, scientists say, is better performance than what you’d get from a circuit combining a graphene transistor with external components. In fact, the researchers got the circuit’s broadband frequency mixer to operate at 10GHz , a feat that could have implications for wireless gadgets running the gamut from Bluetooth headsets to RFID tags. That’s all just a layman’s explanation, of course — check out the latest issue of Science for the full paper in all of its technical glory. IBM outs integrated circuit that’s made from wafer-size graphene, smaller than a grain of salt originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’re live here at Motorola / Sprint’s press event in New York City, and while most of the folks are swarming around the newly minted Photon 4G , we wanted to give some love to the Motorola Triumph , the first Moto handset to land on Virgin Mobile’s network. While the 4.1-inch, Froyo-packing phone and its 2GB of storage might seem ho-hum to spec junkies, it’s a shockingly solid option for a prepaid carrier. And it comes Motoblur-free! How many Photon 4Gs have that to say for themselves? Take a stroll past the break for a tour, and see why we think the Triumph could actually be a pretty solid score for those who detest strings and fine print. Gallery: Motorola Virgin Triumph hands-on Continue reading Motorola Triumph for Virgin Mobile hands-on (video) Motorola Triumph for Virgin Mobile hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Virgin Mobile welcomes 4.1-inch Motorola Triumph, brings Froyo to the prepaid side
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Fear not, pay-as-you-go fans — Virgin Mobile saw a hat tip of its own at today’s Sprint / Motorola event in the form of the Triumph, a middling 4.1-inch Android 2.2 handset that perhaps doesn’t quite live up to it’s hyperbolic name. The device has 2GB of built-in storage, 512MB of RAM, a five megapixel camera, WVGA display, 1400mAh battery, A-GPS, WiFi a Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU and HDMI output. It also comes pre-loaded with Virgin Live 2.0, a musical social networking feature that gives users access to exclusive musical content — not quite the stuff victory laps are made out of, but it’s certainly a welcome addition to the prepaid market. Triumphant press release after the break, which is triumphantly devoid of any pricing / release information. Continue reading Virgin Mobile welcomes 4.1-inch Motorola Triumph, brings Froyo to the prepaid side Virgin Mobile welcomes 4.1-inch Motorola Triumph, brings Froyo to the prepaid side originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Samsung has been taunting us with the promise of 30nm DRAM for quite sometime, and when the tiny chips went into mass production last year it was the world’s servers that got first dibs. The average consumer stuck with that aging 40nm stuff — blech. This summer though, you’ll finally be able to snatch up some of Sammy’s latest tech in the form of two and four GB DDR3 1600 sticks for both laptops and desktops. The company claims that its new RAM modules are up to two-thirds more energy efficient than more common 60nm chips and 20 percent faster that its own 40nm ones. Both solo and dual packs will be hitting retailers soon starting at “less than $30.” Check out the PR after the break. Continue reading Samsung’s 30nm DDR3 DRAM boosts speeds, cuts power consumption Samsung’s 30nm DDR3 DRAM boosts speeds, cuts power consumption originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Magellan’s iOS RoadMate GPS application gains free lifetime maps, Google local search
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Magellan’s RoadMate GPS app has always struck us as one of the better options within the App Store, and it just got a heck of a lot better with v2.0. One of the main reasons for sticking with Google Maps Navigation on the Android side is the availability of continually updated maps… at no charge. Now, folks who split with $59.99 will get the newest build of RoadMate, which just so happens to have lifetime map updates, Yelp and Google local search. Curiously, those “lifetime” maps run out after three years, but c’mon — you’re replacing that iPhone 4 just as soon as Steve trots out its finely tuned successor , aren’t you? Continue reading Magellan’s iOS RoadMate GPS application gains free lifetime maps, Google local search Magellan’s iOS RoadMate GPS application gains free lifetime maps, Google local search originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 10:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Official: HP TouchPad ships July 1st in US, 3G model coming to AT&T ‘this summer’
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Amazon may not be shipping HP’s first webOS tablet until July 17th , but why wait? The outfit itself just affirmed that the long-awaited TouchPad will go on sale to eager Americans on July 1st, with the UK, Ireland, France and Germany a few days later (and Canada in mid-July). Following that, a phased rollout will take it to Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore and Spain “later this year.” It’ll be on sale pretty much everywhere for $499.99 (16GB) / $599.99 (32GB) — or
Continue reading …Ricoh unveils waterproof, dirt-resistant PX camera for outdoorsy photographers
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Just a few months after releasing its outdoorsy, G700 point and shoot , Ricoh has taken the wraps off yet another rugged digital camera — the waterproof, shockproof and dust-resistant PX. This small warrior packs a 16-megapixel CCD sensor along with a 5x optical wide zoom lens and is capable of booting up in just 1.4 seconds. The device also supports subject-tracking and face-priority auto-focus features, in addition to a host of shooting modes, including toy camera, soft-focus and high-contrast black and white, among others. Most alluring, however, is its resilience. According to Ricoh, the PX can survive drops from an altitude of up to five feet, remains waterproof at depths of about ten feet, and is impermeable to dust, sand and dirt. There’s also a 2.7-inch, scratch-resistant LCD on its backside, meaning you won’t have to worry about casually tossing it in your backpack as you make your way along the trail. More flamboyant hikers, meanwhile, can add their own personal touch to the PX by wrapping it in a protective silicon sleeve, available in five, vibrant colors. If you’re interested, you can grab a PX of your own when it hits stores later this month, for $300 AUD (about $317). You can check out some sample images from Digital Photography Review by hitting the link below, or flip through some pics of the PX in the gallery below. There’s also a full PR waiting for you, after the break. Gallery: ricoh px Continue reading Ricoh unveils waterproof, dirt-resistant PX camera for outdoorsy photographers Ricoh unveils waterproof, dirt-resistant PX camera for outdoorsy photographers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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In a move that’s bound to get at least a few MADD moms smiling, Apple’s officially decided to block apps that encourage drunk driving. Section 22.8 of the newly revised App Store Review Guidelines reads: Apps which contain DUI checkpoints that are not published by law enforcement agencies, or encourage and enable drunk driving, will be rejected. That revision comes on the heels of a request from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, asking that Google, Apple, and RIM yank offending apps from their respective mobile outlets. At the time, Google declined while RIM was quick to jump on the bandwagon, leaving Apple to stew. For now, it looks like the rest of us still have to keep our eyes out for Android users with a propensity for boozing and skirting the fuzz. Apple to drop DUI checkpoint apps like a bad habit originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 07:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …CE-Oh no he didn’t! Stephen Elop says ‘Apple created Android,’ the conditions necessary for its existence
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Nokia’s freshman CEO is speaking at the Open Mobile Summit right now. As expected, he’s covering the same ol’ ground, explaining why Nokia ditched Symbian and MeeGo to build the “third ecosystem” with Microsoft — you know, after totally dominating the high-end smartphone market just three years ago. He’s also being credited with the following quote: “Apple created Android, or at least created the conditions necessary for Android to come into being” We’re on to you, Mr. Elop. It’s a classic diversionary tactic. Get the one and two smartphone / tablet OS vendors squabbling and then execute a flanking maneuver while nobody’s watching. Why else would the Nokia CEO make such an emotive claim? Unless it’s true? CE-Oh no he didn’t! Stephen Elop says ‘Apple created Android,’ the conditions necessary for its existence originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 09 Jun 2011 05:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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