Nintendo has just announced it plans to introduce a successor to its Wii console next year, a “playable model” of which will be shown off at this year’s E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles, which kicks off on June 7th. The brief note publicizing this roadmap also comes with a tally of Wii sales from its launch in ’06 through to March of 2011, 86.01 million. Nintendo confirms next Wii in 2012, will preview it at E3 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 03:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Looks like another director’s been on a shopping spree lately, as RED’s Jim Jannard’s just announced that he sold another 50 EPIC-Ms to one generous customer. Who’s this, you ask? Why, it’s James Cameron of Avatar and Titanic fame, and he’s probably just blown $2.9 million on his latest stash of cinematographic toys — it’s $58,000 a pop for these hand-machined professional cameras. Details are scarce at the moment, but any educated guess would point at the upcoming Avatar 2 due end of 2014, meaning our favorite blue aliens will be returning in a healthy 5K resolution. Keep an eye out for Jannard’s official announcement later this week for the full lowdown. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] James Cameron picks up 50 RED EPIC-Ms, high-fives Peter Jackson originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Apr 2011 01:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Eager to pick up a new molded-plastic Acer One netbook, but wish it came in PAAS-approved Easter egg hues? Then your day has come, friend. Macles reports that Acer will refresh its Aspire One Happy line with a quartet of edible colors: Blueberry Shake, Banana Cream, Papaya Milk and Strawberry Yogurt. Those vibrant shells will have the innards of the still-unreleased Acer One D257 , including a 1.66 GHz Intel Atom N570 dual-core processor, along with the usual 10.1-inch display, 2GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and a six-cell battery. And yes, there will be 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, and Windows 7 Starter. No word yet on availability and pricing, but it’s probably smarter to wait rather than try to make your own with a dye tab and a sink full of vinegar. Acer Aspire One Happy gets Easter egg colors, Atom N570 chip originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Inhabitat’s Week in Green: solar panel roads, floating golf, and the 2,564.8 MPG race car
April 24, 2011 No Comment
Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week’s most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us — it’s the Week in Green. Building technology got a tremendous boost this week as Inhabitat reported on a new type of graphene super paper that is 10 times stronger than steel and six times as light. We also took a look at several remarkable new infrastructure projects popping up around the world – from a self-sufficient floating golf course in the Maldives to London’s gleaming new cable car system , to the Netherlands’ plan to supercharge its roadways with solar panels . Speaking of hot asphalt, this week the ultra-efficient Alerion race car blazed a trail at the Shell Eco-Marathon, clocking in an incredible 2,564.8 miles per gallon. Meanwhile, Fisker announced that its sexy electric Karma sedan will hit the road this summer, and we were surprised to hear that Marcelo da Luz was forced to pull his solar-powered X of 1 car across Ontario due to road regulations. The New York Auto Show also kicked off with a blast this week as Lexus unveiled its next-gen LF-Gh concept hybrid and Porsche rolled out a 911 GTR 3 in a Facebook colorway that got a lot of “likes”. Finally, we looked at several futuristic example of wearable technology this week including a pair of RoboCop-like glasses that are capable of scanning 400 faces per second at public events. We also brought you a brilliant LED backpack that lets cyclists send signals to drivers, a pollution-detecting t-shirt , and a clock that tells time by knitting a new scarf every year . Inhabitat’s Week in Green: solar panel roads, floating golf, and the 2,564.8 MPG race car originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 21:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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In case you needed one more way for Charlie to steal your attention – and your money. There’s an app for that – that being literally anything you’re interested in. Fart machines, mustaches, staplers, and sure, why not – let’s add Charlie Sheen to the list. (More on TIME.com: See the pivotal scenes from Charlie
Continue reading …Olympus still loving E-series DSLRs, but teases new Micro Four Thirds lenses to confuse you
April 24, 2011 No Comment
The Micro Four Thirds form factor may be a compelling choice for those seeking portability with affordable prices and notable quality, but there’s no doubt that many folks are still loyal to the conventional DSLRs. If you’re one such Olympus fan who’s concerned about the fate of the larger E-series lineup, fret not: Akira Watanabe, head of product development, reassured PCPOP that the E-series models are here to stay because of their unique features, though his team’s still pondering over the idea of replacing the budget triple-digit line (like the E-620 ) with the PEN series, as suggested by his colleague previously . But shifting the focus back to PEN, Watanabe teased that his crew’s developing some MFT lenses to boost the portfolio, though little is revealed other than that these will cater users who have specific photographic needs. Very intriguing indeed — maybe some fisheye and tilt-shift love? Olympus still loving E-series DSLRs, but teases new Micro Four Thirds lenses to confuse you originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 19:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On , a column about consumer technology. Last week’s Switched On discussed some of the challenges the Flip camcorder faced trying to grow in the marketplace, an effort abruptly scuttled by an indifferent Cisco. But while Kodak, Sony and others are now poised to fill the Flip void, no competitor exactly matched Flip’s combination of simplicity and sharing. With point and shoot cameras, camcorders, traditional MP3 players and standalone GPS units in decline, the jury remains out on how long portable electronics can fight the smartphone, but Flip’s success taught the industry some valuable lessons that may have relevance going forward. Continue reading Switched On: A legacy from the Flip side Switched On: A legacy from the Flip side originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 20:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …T-Mobile G2x getting Gingerbread ‘sooner than you’d expect,’ may not be a quad-band handset
April 24, 2011 No Comment
We found the T-Mobile G2x to be a gem of a phone, blessed with both a speedy dual-core chip and a near-complete lack of bloatware to keep you from enjoying its raw muscle, but it’s hard to deny it would be better still with some crumbly Gingerbread toppings. If you feel the same way, then join us in celebration of some joyous news — T-Mobile tweets that Android 2.3 is coming to the G2x “soon.” The carrier’s official Twitter feed adds that Gingerbread was already being tested on the device even before launch, but unfortunately doesn’t dish on a potentially more somber situation — we’re hearing (and have found in testing) that the G2x may not actually be a quad-band GSM handset, and we’re having trouble getting an unlocked version to connect to AT&T’s 3G network. We’re currently awaiting comment, and will let you know what we hear. T-Mobile G2x getting Gingerbread ‘sooner than you’d expect,’ may not be a quad-band handset originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …T-Mobile G2x getting Gingerbread ‘sooner than you’d expect,’ may not be a quad-band handset
April 24, 2011 No CommentWe found the T-Mobile G2x to be a gem of a phone, blessed with both a speedy dual-core chip and a near-complete lack of bloatware to keep you from enjoying its raw muscle, but it’s hard to deny it would be better still with some crumbly Gingerbread toppings. If you feel the same way, then join us in celebration of some joyous news — T-Mobile tweets that Android 2.3 is coming to the G2x “soon.” The carrier’s official Twitter feed adds that Gingerbread was already being tested on the device even before launch, but unfortunately doesn’t dish on a potentially more somber situation — we’re hearing (and have found in testing) that the G2x may not actually be a quad-band GSM handset, and we’re having trouble getting an unlocked version to connect to AT&T’s 3G network. We’re currently awaiting comment, and will let you know what we hear. T-Mobile G2x getting Gingerbread ‘sooner than you’d expect,’ may not be a quad-band handset originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …T-Mobile G2x getting Gingerbread ‘sooner than you’d expect,’ may not be a quad-band handset
April 24, 2011 No CommentWe found the T-Mobile G2x to be a gem of a phone, blessed with both a speedy dual-core chip and a near-complete lack of bloatware to keep you from enjoying its raw muscle, but it’s hard to deny it would be better still with some crumbly Gingerbread toppings. If you feel the same way, then join us in celebration of some joyous news — T-Mobile tweets that Android 2.3 is coming to the G2x “soon.” The carrier’s official Twitter feed adds that Gingerbread was already being tested on the device even before launch, but unfortunately doesn’t dish on a potentially more somber situation — we’re hearing (and have found in testing) that the G2x may not actually be a quad-band GSM handset, and we’re having trouble getting an unlocked version to connect to AT&T’s 3G network. We’re currently awaiting comment, and will let you know what we hear. T-Mobile G2x getting Gingerbread ‘sooner than you’d expect,’ may not be a quad-band handset originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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