redsn0w untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 works with 4.3.3, still no iPad 2 support
May 7, 2011 No Comment
Apple released iOS 4.3.3 on Wednesday, but as it did with 4.3.2, neglected to patch the untethered jailbreak exploit in redsn0w 0.9.6rc9 (since updated to rc15). Looks like that’s a hat trick for the iPhone Dev Team . The hack works with most devices (even the Apple TV ), but there’s still no solution for iPad 2 owners — we’re sure that the underground powers that be are hard at work searching for holes that Apple overlooked. Installation instructions remain unchanged, so if you’ve been eager to get your iPhone tracking fix on without bricking your device, grab the latest IPSW and head over to our source link for the download links. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] redsn0w untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.1 works with 4.3.3, still no iPad 2 support originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 09:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Someone left a little gift for the folks at TmoNews — spy shots featuring the Gingerbread-toting Samsung Exhibit 4G, which also just passed through the FCC as the SGH-T759. We can tell from the photos and fillings that the T759 packs both front- and rear-facing cameras (the latter with an LED flash), a microSD card slot, Android 2.3.3 with a TouchWiz veneer, and an HSPA+ radio. It’s been suggested that the Exhibit could possibly have specs that line up with the rumored Galaxy S II Mini , including a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1.4GHz processor — according to TmoNews , that CPU might be the older ARM11 variety, which could help explain the underwhelming Quadrant score in the images. Price and availability are up in the air, but we’d err on the side of cheap and soon. Check out the source for a few more pics. Samsung Exhibit 4G for T-Mobile caught on camera, passes through FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 20:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HTC Flyer stylus on sale at Best Buy for $80, because matching gadgets should cost more (updated)
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If you ordered the HTC Flyer because you’re keen on scribbling notes and doodling over screenshots, well, today’s your lucky day — the stylus is now on sale by itself for a cool $80. That’s fairly outrageous, given that you can buy the HP Slate 500′s for well under that tally, and the Fujitsu LifeBook T580′s for roughly $22… that is, if you lose the one included in the box. Plus, although these battery-powered pens won’t complement your Flyer’s aluminum chassis, they should still work with it, as all of these tablets use N-Trig’s DuoSense pen / capacitive touch technology. And particularly with a dearth in apps that can take advantage of pen input, you’d better be the next J.K. Rowling if you’re looking to get your money’s worth. Update: We’ve gotten some incredulous comments and emails from folks who can’t believe the Flyer doesn’t come with a stylus. Well, just to settle that debate once and for all, we reached out to HTC’s PR team who confirmed that the stylus is, indeed, sold separately. Sorry to be the bearer repeater of bad news! Update 2: HTC adds that the Flyer will only come without a pen if you get it at Best Buy. HTC Flyer stylus on sale at Best Buy for $80, because matching gadgets should cost more (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 10:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Modder miniaturizes 5.25-inch disk drive, brings microSD support to Atari 400
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You aren’t looking at a retro microSD card reader, you’re looking at an Atari -compatible serial disk drive that just happens to use microSD in lieu of 5.25-inch floppies. In a Zork inspired fit of nostalgia (we’ve all been there), hardware modder Rossum paired up an Atari connector with a LPC1114 microcontroller, capable of emulating up to eight Atari drives, managed by a custom, auto-booting app. The whole package is neatly packed in to a tiny 3D printed replica of the original Atari 810 disk drive, and is available for sale never — but don’t let that stop you: Rossum’s schematics are free for the taking. The word’s biggest little Atari drive is just a DIY away. [Thanks, Francesco F.] Modder miniaturizes 5.25-inch disk drive, brings microSD support to Atari 400 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 16:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We don’t have official word from Apple on the subject, but we’re hearing rumors that might explain why some iPad 2 backlights tend to bleed — according to Digitimes ‘ anonymous sources, LG Display was “forced to reduce its shipments in the first quarter due to light leakage problem for panels,” and that Samsung took up the slack. That suggests that some of today’s vaunted 9.7-inch IPS displays may be from LG’s faulty batch and some may be slightly superior Samsung screens, but we don’t really recommend you crack yours open on the basis of an uncorroborated rumor (or at all, really) to find out the truth of the matter. iPad 2 light leakage due to faulty LG panels? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 18:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Tachyon launches OPS and OPS HD helmet cameras, not as durable but way more tiny
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We can’t say we’ve ever been particularly impressed by the video quality delivered by the Tachyon line of helmet cameras, but they’re a good choice for those who need a recorder that can take one heck of a beating — if you don’t mind some extra bulk. That fat has been banished in the new, slimmer OPS line which will be available in two flavors: a $90 VGA base unit and a slightly higher-end HD (720p) one for $140. If you’re keeping track that’s the same as the earlier XC and XC HD models, but these aren’t waterproof like those. The SD model is less than an inch wide and 2.252-inches long, while the HD model looks to be roughly $.25 longer. Each camera is square in profile, meaning it can be rotated in four orientations on its mount, or flipped around backward. And yes, just like the XC cameras, Tahyon will be releasing a range of mounts for all your extreme endeavors, including shotguns, picatinny rails, and one that looks like an overgrown tie clip. It should be perfect for when things get fancy down at the range. Gallery: Tachyon OPS and OPS HD Continue reading Tachyon launches OPS and OPS HD helmet cameras, not as durable but way more tiny Tachyon launches OPS and OPS HD helmet cameras, not as durable but way more tiny originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 17:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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What do you get when you get when you combine a fan and a scooter ? If you said “Scooterfan,” you should be ashamed. Really ashamed. The correct answer, clearly, is Fanscooter, the latest project from fighting robot builder / MIT engineering student Charles Guan, the guy who brought the world the similarly named and equally breezy Fankart last summer. What this new DIY vehicle lacks in the ominous ever-forward creep of its predecessor, it makes up in actual vehicular rideability, marking the return of Guan’s HFF propeller — the “h” stands for “holy” and the second “f” stands for “fan” — which is positioned between two Razor Scooter decks. The whole things is topped off by a power source taped on in a manner that would surely put Homeland Security on high alert. Checkout of some slow-motion Jackass -style video of the project, after the break. Continue reading Fanscooter is the world’s slowest extreme sport (video) Fanscooter is the world’s slowest extreme sport (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 10:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Screen Grabs: Kyocera Echo goes back to the alternate-reality future in Fringe
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We liked the Kyocera Echo quite a bit, but perhaps the dual-screen tabletphone concept is a mite ahead of its time — here it is fifteen years from now, helping the Fringe team pull up security blueprints for an opera house. Or perhaps Astrid has become a vintage technology connoisseur? We have to admit it’s a step up from the Streak seismograph , but we can’t help but frown — we wouldn’t be caught dead running Froyo in the year 2026, after all. [Thanks, Prince C.] Continue reading Screen Grabs: Kyocera Echo goes back to the alternate-reality future in Fringe Screen Grabs: Kyocera Echo goes back to the alternate-reality future in Fringe originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 15:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Rand McNally’s TripMaker RVND 5510 promises RV-easy navigation, Robin Williams at extra charge
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Are you a mild-mannered California beverage executive tired of having your family vacations degenerate into antics ? Do you feel like every time you try to clean the sewage system of your Recreational Vehicle, some (admittedly hilarious) fecal-matter-related mishap occurs? Well, we can’t help you with that, honestly, but we can point you toward Rand McNally’s TripMaker RVND 5510 — “the first navigation device designed specifically for RVers.” This isn’t for supervans or campers: it’s for RVs, son, whether they be an Airstream, a Monaco, a sweet South Korean custom job or a hippified veggie-RV . The 5510 features RV-easy GPS routing, keeping you safe and legal on the road. It also has over 14 million points of interest, helping you find everything from campsites to the nearest animal hospital. And its Best of the Road feature threatens to turn your trip into a memorable adventure. The TripMaker RVND 5510 retails for $350 and ships to North America in June (just in time for road trip season) and yes, includes support for Canadian French. Continue reading Rand McNally’s TripMaker RVND 5510 promises RV-easy navigation, Robin Williams at extra charge Rand McNally’s TripMaker RVND 5510 promises RV-easy navigation, Robin Williams at extra charge originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 11:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Just when we’re finally basking in the warmth of spring and picking May flowers, US Cellular finds a reason for us to look forward to the cold and dark winter to come. The carrier announced plans to deploy its own LTE network, intent on blanketing two dozen markets (representing 25 percent of its customer base) with blazing-fast 4G service in time for the holiday season. And the party ain’t stopping just because the mistletoe comes down and the decorations are put away; the holiday deployment will only be the first phase, with US Cellular continuing its 4G expansion efforts through 2012. Full PR after the break. Continue reading US Cellular announces 4G, plans to light up LTE by end of year US Cellular announces 4G, plans to light up LTE by end of year originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 07 May 2011 13:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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