Facebook’s Open Compute Project shares plans for energy-efficient data center
April 7, 2011 No Comment
We know, you’ve seen an awful lot of Zuckerberg and crew here lately, and the Facebook news just keeps rolling in. This time the social networking giant is doing some sharing of a different sort by offering public access to the specifications and best practices behind its new, more efficient data center in Prineville, Oregon. According to the company, the center, built in collaboration with AMD, Dell, HP, and Intel, has boosted energy efficiency by 38 percent while lowering cost by 24 percent. The information now available through the Open Compute Project includes technical specs and mechanical CAD files for everything from servers to building design. Basically, if you want to erect your own multi-million dollar Facebook-style data center, you’ve got the go ahead. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Facebook’s Open Compute Project shares plans for energy-efficient data center Facebook’s Open Compute Project shares plans for energy-efficient data center originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Dell Panerai convertible tablet leaks at FCC, could be part of Inspiron Duo family?
April 7, 2011 No Comment
Since the very first day we saw the Dell Inspiron Duo’s crazy swiveling hinge in action, we knew we wanted a laptop that swung that way — but the Inspiron Duo itself turned out to be a sluggish netvertible with poor battery life . Well, it looks like Dell may be looking for a second chance, because a “Dell Panerai” just hit the FCC, which looks like it sprung from the same minds who dreamt up the original’s sexy frame. Believe it or not, we can thank Intel for revealing this Dell P12F and Canada for pointing out its convertible nature, because of a little-known test specifically designed for transforming tablets like these — our northern neighbors require that they get checked for face-melting radioactivity if they have antennas built into the display, and that’s just what happened to the dual-band Intel 802.11a/b/g/n WiFi radio inside this machine. Oh, and judging by our calculations (based on the size of that orange label), the unit could sport a 15-inch screen. Dell Panerai convertible tablet leaks at FCC, could be part of Inspiron Duo family? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 22:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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If you’ve ever been concerned about fingerprint smudges compromising your smartphone’s password, this might just be a viable solution. Nu-Screen, a company little known around these parts, has launched the Nu-Screen HD polish stick which promises to leave a “slippery smooth, non-greasy surface” on your screen. How certain are we that smearing this mystery substance on your device will prevent smudges? Well, let’s just say we’d rather pat some baby powder onto our hands. But hey, if you’re willing to give this a go, hit up the source link to purchase the $26 jank stick — just make sure not to confuse this with your cherry ChapStick. Nu-Screen HD polishes your screen, doesn’t moisturize your lips originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 21:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Well, what do we have here? Sure enough, it’s that coveted white Nexus S with AT&T-compatible 3G that we mentioned yesterday , and we just got our dirty little paws on it thanks to a friendly tipster. This particular handset was purchased from Negri Electronics, and it’s both unlocked and running Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), the version that just barely started rolling out to existing Nexus S units in February. As you can see, it’s pretty much identical to the current model, except of course for that white tuxedo and 850 / 1900MHz-friendly radio. Feast your eyes upon Google and Samsung’s latest prodigy in our gallery below, and hit the break for our hands-on video. [Thanks, Steve] Gallery: White Nexus S with AT&T bands hands-on! Continue reading Exclusive: White Nexus S for AT&T hands-on! (video) Exclusive: White Nexus S for AT&T hands-on! (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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It’s time. And by “time,” we mean “time to get the gears of the Engadget Podcast churning once again.” Your hosts for tonight’s festivities are Engadget’s freshly inaugurated new Editor-in-Chief, Tim Stevens , and his right-hand man, Darren Murph . For one night only (or maybe every night for the rest of eternity), they’ll also be joined by the Mobile Podcast crew, who’ll help them steer a course through the weird and wacky waters of consumer electronics news from the past few days. Won’t you, dear reader, transform thyself into a listener and indulge us with an audience after the break? Something tells us you’ll be glad you did. P.S. – If you’re on the move but don’t want to miss out on the live banter, Ustream has mobile clients for Android, iOS and Windows Phone . Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5.30PM ET! Filed under: Podcasts The Engadget Podcast, live at 5.30PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Talking is something most of us take for granted, but a new app called MyVoice — currently available for iOS and coming soon to Android — is attempting to give the ability back to those who aren’t as fortunate. Developed by a group of University of Toronto students after being approached by a man who had a stroke, the location-based app allows users to “speak” pre-programmed text macros using text-to-speech. You can’t add new phrases from within the app just yet, though for now there’s an online portal that also allows relatives to configure strings and organize them into “places” for the ultimate user. We checked out the app and it seems to work as advertised — there’s a pretty extensive word pack that comes with it. You can score the free download at the more coverage link below, and we’ve got a video demo after the break. Continue reading MyVoice app for iOS and Android enables the mute to talk (video) MyVoice app for iOS and Android enables the mute to talk (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’ve seen oscilloscopes repurposed as clocks and MAME machines , but we hardly ever see the pendulum swing in the opposite direction. The iMSO-104, however, actually turns your iPad, iPhone, or iPad touch into an oscilloscope display. Using a Cypress Semiconductor system on a chip, the iMSO-104 touts a 5MHz bandwidth and as much as 12 megasamples per second, and connects to your device by way of the dock connector — according to its maker, it’s also the world’s smallest and most portable oscilloscope. That’s all well and good, but what we really want to know is, does it support Tennis for Two ? The iMSO-104 is now available for pre-order for $300, but if you’re itching to see the thing in action, you can download the corresponding app today and give it a test drive. Full PR after the break. Continue reading Oscium’s iMSO-104 turns iPad, iPhone into mixed signal oscilloscopes Oscium’s iMSO-104 turns iPad, iPhone into mixed signal oscilloscopes originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Toshiba intros Camileo P100 and B10 pocket camcorders, strays from tried-and-true pistol grip
April 7, 2011 No Comment
The seasons come and go, but Toshiba ‘s line of Camileo pocket camcorders tend to look the same, with their pistol grips and flip-out screens. But now, Tosh is getting ready to ship two new models in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East, and one of them, at least, takes the company’s design in a different direction. The B10 camcorder has a candy bar shape with a front-facing lens — much like the Flip camcorders that kicked off the pocket cam craze in the first place. The B10 shoots at Full HD resolution, snaps 16 megapixel stills, has 16X digital zoom, and takes SDXC cards as large as 64GB. Prefer the ole’ pistol grip? The P100 boasts the same specs and adds 8X optical zoom — still a rarity in inexpensive pocket cams. Toshiba hasn’t announced pricing yet, though the two will go on sale sometime in the second quarter. In the meantime, check out the press release for more deets. Continue reading Toshiba intros Camileo P100 and B10 pocket camcorders, strays from tried-and-true pistol grip Toshiba intros Camileo P100 and B10 pocket camcorders, strays from tried-and-true pistol grip originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …B&N accepting Nook Color app submissions, because you can never have too many app stores
April 7, 2011 No Comment
The upcoming firmware update for the Nook Color is shaping up to be a hefty one for the e-reader cum Android tablet. Barnes & Noble has now announced that it’s officially opening up the device to developers, and will be taking app submissions through its developer site effective immediately. The Nook has long been one of the best bangs for your buck in the ever-expanding world of Android tablets, and all that’s left now is Honeycomb — and no, the hacked port doesn’t count. B&N accepting Nook Color app submissions, because you can never have too many app stores originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …ASUS refreshes Lamborghini VX7 with Sandy Bridge, mercifully offers a black option
April 7, 2011 No Comment
Just in time for Spring, ASUS has refreshed its Lamborghini VX7, a staple in the company’s line of notebooks (and fugly smartphones ) inspired by the storied Italian car maker. Available in orange and a more staid black, this 8.4-pound beast packs a quad-core Sandy Bridge Intel Core i7 processor, Full HD 15.6-inch display, discrete NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460M graphics with 3GB of video memory, up to 16GB of RAM, an 8-cell battery, one USB 3.0 port (along with three USB 2.0 ones), HDMI output, a 2 megapixel webcam, and hard drive space ranging from 500GB to 750GB with speeds of either 5,400RPM or 7,200RPM. Or, you can opt for an SSD as large as 1.25TB, with speeds rated at about 10,000RPM. No word yet on pricing or availability, though we’re pretty sure Valentino Balboni won’t be ponying up to type on one of these either way. ASUS refreshes Lamborghini VX7 with Sandy Bridge, mercifully offers a black option originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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