Microsoft-approved tool fixes your ‘walshed’ Windows Phone, helps you get official updates once more
May 14, 2011 No Comment
There are certainly advantages to rooting your Windows Phone 7 device, but there’s a heck of a downside too — Microsoft can’t update your handset to the latest and greatest build if you’ve unofficially patched your phone. Good to know, but what if you’ve already done the deed? That’s why you’ll want the application above, a ChevronWP7 -tested, Microsoft-approved program for pulling your phone out of Bizzaro World and setting things right. Find it at our source link, follow the instructions carefully, and don’t fret if the official update doesn’t immediately appear after you’re done — developer Chris Walsh says availability of the build depends on carrier approval. [Thanks, Brianna] Microsoft-approved tool fixes your ‘walshed’ Windows Phone, helps you get official updates once more originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 14:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive
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For a purportedly doomed manufacturer of magnetic storage, Seagate sure is spinning some interesting ideas these days — last year, we got modular, upgradable cables , and now the company’s testing external hard drives that don’t need pesky wires to function. According to filings, the Seagate GoFlex Satellite not only plays the network-attached-storage card with built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, it’s also got a 3.7V battery inside its case… making the product’s name somewhat apt, don’t you think? According to a leaked description, Seagate’s also planning a companion iOS app called “GoFlex Media” to let your iDevices stream content directly from the device. Mind you, none of that means you won’t be able to dock with your Satellite the old-fashioned way — FCC docs also mention a USB 3.0 cable that delivers data and power simultaneously. FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 13:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive
May 14, 2011 No CommentFor a purportedly doomed manufacturer of magnetic storage, Seagate sure is spinning some interesting ideas these days — last year, we got modular, upgradable cables , and now the company’s testing external hard drives that don’t need pesky wires to function. According to filings, the Seagate GoFlex Satellite not only plays the network-attached-storage card with built-in 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, it’s also got a 3.7V battery inside its case… making the product’s name somewhat apt, don’t you think? According to a leaked description, Seagate’s also planning a companion iOS app called “GoFlex Media” to let your iDevices stream content directly from the device. Mind you, none of that means you won’t be able to dock with your Satellite the old-fashioned way — FCC docs also mention a USB 3.0 cable that delivers data and power simultaneously. FCC reveals Seagate GoFlex Satellite, a WiFi-capable battery-powered external hard drive originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 13:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner officially available for preorders for $249, six tuner version next week
May 14, 2011 No Comment
After a false start when it passed certification earlier this month, SiliconDust’s three CableCARD tuner HDHomeRun Prime is finally available for preorder from Newegg for $249. The release date is scheduled for June 29th but those interested in getting it hooked up to their HTPC as quickly as possible may want to wait until next week when the six tuner 6CC version goes up for preorder, as those are expected to begin shipping first. There’s no volume discount on the tuners at $499, but at $83 per tuner you might be able to justify it as a better value than the four tuner and also network sharable InfiniTV 4 . Either way, if you just need a bit more information before purchasing it can be found on the sales page, on the linked PDF below or in the video trailer embedded after the break. [Thanks Justin & @TheReal_PeterF ] Continue reading HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner officially available for preorders for $249, six tuner version next week HDHomeRun Prime TV tuner officially available for preorders for $249, six tuner version next week originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 09:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HTC Thunderbolt inductive charging back hits FCC, makes life with LTE a little easier
May 14, 2011 No Comment
That inductive-charging backplate for the HTC Thunderbolt just hit the FCC, which means keeping the battery-devouring device juiced is about to get a little less inconvenient. Instead of having to plug in three times a day just to keep that LTE radio happy you’ll simply be able to rest it on charging mat… three times a day. The part made a brief appearance in the Verizon shop for $39, but the rumored April release date came and went without so much as a peep from Big Red. While we still can’t say for sure when it will land, at least we know it’s coming sooner rather than later — and we’ve got one less reason to reconsider that pocket-busting extended battery . HTC Thunderbolt inductive charging back hits FCC, makes life with LTE a little easier originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 11:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Nobody likes being bothered while they’re really getting into a movie, and as we all know you can’t really get into a movie unless it’s in 3D. Right? Sir Ian McKellen took things a step further, not only watching a screening of The Hobbit in the third dimension but doing it in character, and looking ever so slightly perturbed at having his viewing session interrupted by a rogue photographer. The guy in the back doesn’t seem to mind, though. Thomas : “Galadriel, is that new shampoo?” Tim : “These glasses may be passive but I you may find me getting very aggressive if you use that flash one more time.” Brian : “I’ll tell you what, you’re making me Gandalf the Red right now.” Joe : “Would ‘one standard to rule them all’ be asking too much?” Michael : “ZZ Top called, they want their roadie back” Terrence : “Even Gandalf the Grey is powerless against the magic of these glasses which make any man look like a 90-year-old blind woman.” Richard Lai : “Ha, no 3D for that flaming cyclops in Mordor.” Darren : “One ring. Two Towers. 3Ds.” Christopher: “Sir Ian McKellen: the latest victim of Rick Rubin’s Ambush Makeover .” Sean Buckley: “Confound it all, Samwise Gamgee. What have I told you about interrupting me during my stories?” Josh Fruhlinger: “You know how they say 3D is bad for children? This dude is 14.” Caption Contest: you shall not interrupt Gandalf’s 3D viewing session originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 10:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Biodiesel can be harvested from leftover food, kids no longer have to clear their plates
May 14, 2011 No Comment
The best dishes always contain 30 per cent fat minimum . This doesn’t merely ensure a level of hearty satisfaction ( Windows 7 Whopper anybody?), it also means the leftovers contain plenty of the greasy good stuff, which can be cleverly harvested and metamorphosed into biodiesel. The technology behind this process has been around for a while, but now British firm Greenergy claims it is ramping up commercial production. The firm’s CEO reckons each of his new
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It may not be the first go-round for the Karmetik Machine Orchestra, but the automated musicians, fashioned by a group of students at the California Institute of the Arts, took the stage last night to prove that robots can rock . Among the mechanized musicians scheduled to perform at the Walt Disney Modular Theater were MahaDevibot, Glockenbot, BreakBot, and NotomotoN, described as a “duel-head drum with twelve beaters and a mallet orchestra.” Each of the robots was built from salvaged parts and programmed by CalArts students, who control the machines from laptops during performances. A description of the show posted to the CalArts website touts music-producing robots suspended from the ceiling that trigger sound activated light shows and animation — now that sounds like a way to spend a Thursday night. Check out a video of the players and their masters after the break. Continue reading Robot orchestra marries music and machines (video) Robot orchestra marries music and machines (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 08:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Sure, the Xperia Play may have that slick gamepad slider, shoulder buttons, and Sony Playstation’s official blessing, but can it hold its own against the Shadow’s analog pad? Probably, because despite the new contender’s self described status of a “mobile Playstation,” its lack of shoulder buttons won’t help it play any of those Xperia exclusive PSone games it can’t download. Still, besides being known as the “Phantom of the Opera” phone (thanks, Google translate), the MOPS Shadow T800 has a lot going for it. This analog Android packs a Froyo powered 806MHz processor, 512MB of RAM, front and rear 5 megapixel and 0.3 megapixel cameras, respectively, a 3.5 inch 320 x 480 touchscreen, and a whole mess of standard GPS, Bluetooth, and 3G radios. Not enough? Okay, fine; the device also comes pre-loaded with a handful of emulators, as well as a legit copy of Assassin’s Creed. Besides, who doesn’t want a phone with card-suit face buttons? Bragging rights will set you back 2680 Yuan ($410), given you’re in China when this thing launches later this month. MOPS Shadow T800 brings analog joystick, hearts & spades to Android originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 14 May 2011 07:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HTC Sensation looks to have signed bootloader, custom ROMs look to be bummed
May 14, 2011 No Comment
Did you think maybe HTC would change its ways after locking down the bootloader on the Thunderbolt and Incredible S ? Sorry, no. The upcoming Sensation looks to have been similarly afflicted, with Android Police bringing the bad news that its internals are protected by HTC’s private key. This will definitely prove to be an issue for those looking to run custom ROMs that are clean as a whistle, but something tells us the hackers shall overcome. They usually do . [Thanks, Foo] HTC Sensation looks to have signed bootloader, custom ROMs look to be bummed originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 May 2011 09:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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