Today’s World IPv6 Day: Google, Bing, Facebook and others test out new addresses for 24 hours
June 8, 2011 No Comment
Described as a “test flight” of IPv6 , today marks the biggest concerted effort by some of the web’s marquee players to turn us all on to the newer, fancier web addressing system. Internet Protocol version 4 has been the template by which we’ve addressed everything connected to the web so far, but that stuff’s now nearing exhaustion, so the future demands a longer, more complex nomenclature to tell our smartphones, tablets, printers, and other webOS devices apart. For end users, June 8th won’t really feel too different from June 7th — this will be a change that occurs mostly behind the scenes and there’s an IPv4 fallback option if you can’t connect in the modern way — but Google does warn that a very limited subset of users may experience connectivity issues as a result. Hit the links below to see how well prepared for the future you are. Today’s World IPv6 Day: Google, Bing, Facebook and others test out new addresses for 24 hours originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is finally among us. At noon Eastern Time today, Best Buy’s New York City store at Union Square will start selling Samsung’s extra-slim 10-inch Tegra 2 tablet, with the first 200 buyers also receiving a matching leather pouch to store their precious inside of. Geographically challenged Android tablet lovers will also be able to pre-order the Tab 10.1 from Best Buy today (eventually, the pre-order button doesn’t currently work) and widespread US availability is still expected on June 17th . Pricing isn’t explicitly listed on Best Buy’s landing page, but we presume it’s the same as we’ve been told earlier: $499 for the 16GB or $599 for the 32GB WiFi-only versions. If you can’t live without some LTE goodness in your mobile life, Verizon’s also promised pre-orders for the 4G-capable Galaxy Tab 10.1 today, though that costs a far less palatable $530 (16GB) and $630 (32GB) on top of a two-year data contract. [Thanks, Jack and Arturo] Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 on sale at NYC Best Buy today, up for pre-order too originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 05:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore kicks off iOS5 ‘we did it first’ contest, sarcasm meter hits 11
June 8, 2011 No Comment
Joe Belfiore is hardly average, you know — he’s Windows Phone Program Director at Microsoft. And you don’t scale those heights by being the kind of wimp who would just lie down and be trampled over by a herd of new iOS 5 features . No sir. While more timid men might have distracted themselves with minor problems like disappointing sales , Belfiore instead reached deep into that strong place we all discover when we’re backed into a corner and pulled out his Twitter login. What ensued was a list of WP features that he feels “flattered” to see imitated by Apple, starting off with that most original of originals: a dedicated camera button. We’re guessing it’s just a matter of time before Andy Rubin follows suit . Microsoft’s Joe Belfiore kicks off iOS5 ‘we did it first’ contest, sarcasm meter hits 11 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 22:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Let’s see if we’re grokking this: Samsung is not only telling the dev community it’s okay to place custom ROMs on its flagship device, it’s actually encouraging the practice by handing out free phones? Atinm, the developer responsible for prepping CyanogenMod on the Captivate and Vibrant, took to Twitter to praise the manufacturer for sending him a free Galaxy S II. From the looks of it, Samsung sent the phone to a select number of devs intent on building an official release of CM7 for the GSII. Unlocking bootloaders has already become the new fancy with manufacturers like HTC , Motorola , and Sony Ericsson jumping on the bandwagon, but this is the first time we’ve heard of a company doling out free devices to the custom ROM community. Does this mean that, instead of enforcing TouchWiz with an iron fist, Samsung is looking at how this practice could actually benefit consumers? We doubt this will be the case for all of the company’s future Android phones, but wouldn’t you love to live in a world where it was? [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Samsung shows affection to CyanogenMod, gives its devs a free Galaxy S II originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Steve Jobs reveals Apple’s new spaceship campus, calls it the ‘best office building in the world’ (video)
June 8, 2011 No Comment
Shortly after taking the stage at WWDC, Steve Jobs made an appearance before the Cupertino City Council to pitch the local governing body on Apple’s ambition to build a new campus. The site for the curvaceous, four-story, “human-scale” building to house 13,000 employees is the original home of HP’s computer systems division, land that was recently sold to Apple. The property is currently covered by a series of big asphalt parking lots. Apple’s plan would increase the landscape coverage from 20 to 80 percent with the help of a senior arborist from Stanford who will help restore some of the indigenous plant life to the the property, including the apricot orchards. Apple plans to make the campus’ energy center the facility’s primary power generator using natural gas and other “clean energy” sources — the city would simply provide backup power when needed. Of course, what would a Jobs presentation be without a few choice superlatives? In this case, Jobs claims that the new curved-glass facility will be the “best office building in the world,” luring in students of architecture anxious for a peek. Apple plans to break ground in 2012 with a 2015 move-in date. As an aside, it’s fascinating (and yes, troubling) to observe Gilbert Wong, Mayor of Cupertino, guffaw at Steve’s “jokes” like a smitten schoolgirl, going so far as to fawn over his own iPad 2 in front of the assembly. For his part, Jobs seems to bite his tongue during several exchanges particularly when one city council member tries to exhort free WiFi from Apple in an apparent quid pro quo. Click through to see what we mean. Continue reading Steve Jobs reveals Apple’s new spaceship campus, calls it the ‘best office building in the world’ (video) Steve Jobs reveals Apple’s new spaceship campus, calls it the ‘best office building in the world’ (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 03:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s not often that we get the opportunity to mention the Financial Times and Playboy Magazine in the same sentence, but the two publications do have at least one thing in common : App Store aversion. Today, the FT launched a new, entirely web-based app, designed to circumvent iTunes (and Apple’s 30 percent revenue cut) altogether. The paper says its single, cross-platform app will allow it to issue updates with more frequency, while reaching an audience that extends far beyond the iOS realm. Though the subscription service is only available for iPhone and iPad users at the moment, versions catered for Galaxy Tab, Xoom and PlayBook users are coming soon. Perhaps more important, however, is what this move could mean for other publishers — many of whom haven’t taken too kindly to Apple’s subscription revenue and data-sharing practices. FT Managing editor Rob Grimshaw says his paper has “no plans to pull out of any apps store,” but if the system proves viable, it could open the door for others to pursue their own, similarly HTML5-based ventures, in the hopes of retaining full revenues and access to subscriber information. We’ll have to wait and see whether this iTunes exodus ever materializes, but in the meantime, iOS users can hit the source link to enjoy the new app, available for free until July 14th. Others, meanwhile, can head past the break to see a demo video, narrated in appropriately dulcet, British tones. Continue reading Financial Times web app debuts for iOS, more tablets to come (video) Financial Times web app debuts for iOS, more tablets to come (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 02:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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At the risk of toying with our ever-so-fragile hearts, the HTC Sensation took a second spin through the hallowed halls (or labs) of the FCC . This time, however, it went through with slightly different innards. The same PG58110 was spotted sneaking a visit to the nation’s capital with AT&T frequencies — 850 / 1900, to be specific — in tow, rather than the T-Mobile AWS we saw in the first go-round. Now, before any Big Blue loyalists jump too far out of their chairs, know that this doesn’t guarantee we’ll see an AT&T-branded Sensation adorning the walls of retail stores, but at least there’s a chance we’ll see an unlocked version to purchase on our own at some point. It seems like a lot for a manufacturer to go through when it could’ve just included all of the US bands in one phone , but we digress. Follow the break for another FCC image. Continue reading HTC Sensation goes to FCC for a second helping, flavored with AT&T bands HTC Sensation goes to FCC for a second helping, flavored with AT&T bands originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Jun 2011 23:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Yesterday afternoon, a blast occurred at Intel’s Arizona plant just outside Phoenix, injuring seven people with one suffering from severe burns. According to Phoenix Business Journal , the incident took place in a solvent waste treatment room at Fab 22 — not far from Fab 32 which will be manufacturing 22nm chips — but Intel Vice President Josh Walden assured us that “there was no damage or release of chemicals to the community,” and production has already resumed in both facilities. The company is currently looking into the possible causes of this accident — you’ll know it when we have an update, and we wish the victims a quick recovery. [Image courtesy of neepster ] Blast at Intel’s Arizona plant injures seven, investigation under way originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 01:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve been (impatiently) waiting for Sony to update its NEX line of digital cameras since the NEX-3 was discontinued earlier this year , and it looks like a worthy successor has finally been named. Announced today, the NEX-C3 appears identical to the model leaked in April , and uses the same format APS-C image sensor as its predecessor, bumping resolution to 16.2 megapixels in a camera body smaller than the NEX-5 . Sony says the new entry-level cam is designed to fill the gap between point-and-shoot and DSLR cameras, and is the smallest body to pack an APS-C sensor, offering DSLR-level image quality — the same 16.2 MP chip is also included in its new full-size Alpha A35, which replaces the A33 . Both cameras can shoot at up to 5.5 fps (the A35 adds a 7 fps mode at 8.4 megapixels), and include 3-inch LCDs, with the NEX keeping its hallmark tilt display, and the A35 adding Sony’s Translucent Mirror live-view mode, and an optical viewfinder. We have plenty more to share, including a new lens and flash, along with pricing and availability for all, so jump past the break for the juicy details. Continue reading Sony announces NEX-C3 and Alpha A35 cameras, new macro lens Sony announces NEX-C3 and Alpha A35 cameras, new macro lens originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Acer unveils two new Aspire Ethos laptops for multimedia enthusiasts, street fighters
June 7, 2011 No Comment
It’s been more than a year since Acer first launched its Aspire Ethos line of laptops — a family that got a bit bigger today, with the announcement of the 8951G and 5951G. These rambunctious little extroverts are powered by the latest generation of Intel’s Core i processors, offering Turbo Boost speeds of up to 3.4GHz. Big bro 8951G boasts a 18.4-inch display that transmits images in Full HD, 1920 x 1080 resolution and 220-nit brightness, while spunky little 5951G struts around with a 15.6-inch HD 1366 x 768 screen of its own. They also support NVIDIA GeForce GT500 and DirectX 11 graphics and sport Dolby-approved surround sound, aluminum-magnesium alloy shells, glossy matte finishes and back-lit chiclet keyboards. Acer plans to unleash the pair sometime in mid-June, though they won’t come for cheap, with prices starting at
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