Comcast CEO talks about the merger, ‘cool new devices’ like the iPad and why he doesn’t fear Netflix
February 28, 2011 No Comment
Now that the world has had a few weeks to get used to the new Comcast/NBC collabo (but not that ugly purple logo), CEO Brian Roberts talked to the Wall Street Journal about plans for the future, including his claim that Netflix is actually a good thing for his company. Roberts referred to Netflix as the new version of reruns, and explained his view that it raises the value of NBCUniversal’s content while reiterating statements made earlier about lower-than-expected subscriber losses being tied more to the economy than anything else. Beyond the soft jabs, he discounted the possibility that Comcast might launch its own internet video service for non-cable subscribers, pushing the vision of adding internet video streaming options for existing customers and explaining how they’d “be able to use the devices that are cool and new, that they typically purchased themselves, to now control and interact with the device they also love, which is a brand new high def 3-D TV .” Of course, it doesn’t look like we’re closer to choosing our own UI for browsing content, but with nicely designed apps for tablets , phones and connected TVs maybe the platform for future innovation he references has something for us to look forward to after all — we’d consider new cable boxes that don’t suck to be a good start. Comcast CEO talks about the merger, ‘cool new devices’ like the iPad and why he doesn’t fear Netflix originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Well, this one strikes us as a little… odd. Barnes & Noble is currently selling its Nook Color on eBay (along with plenty of other things). The truly interesting part, however, is that the price, once a $50 coupon code is applied, is $199, which is of course $50 less than it sells them for in stores or on its own website. We aren’t sure what the motivation behind this move is, but we’d guess that the bookseller is attempting to compete with other, unofficial eBay retailers selling B&N’s goods. Either way, if you’re in the market for a Nook Color, eBay seems to be the place to get one, for now. Barnes & Noble now selling the Nook Color on eBay for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Well, this one strikes us as a little… odd. Barnes & Noble is currently selling its Nook Color on eBay (along with plenty of other things). The truly interesting part, however, is that the price, once a $50 coupon code is applied, is $199, which is of course $50 less than it sells them for in stores or on its own website. We aren’t sure what the motivation behind this move is, but we’d guess that the bookseller is attempting to compete with other, unofficial eBay retailers selling B&N’s goods. Either way, if you’re in the market for a Nook Color, eBay seems to be the place to get one, for now. Barnes & Noble now selling the Nook Color on eBay for $199 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …RIP, Danger, 2002 – 2011: Microsoft axing service on May 31st, T-Mobile promises customers an ‘easy transition’
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Oh, come on, you saw this coming: Kin represented what was supposed to be Danger’s rebirth under Microsoft’s half-billion-dollar umbrella — and when that failed, there wasn’t really a future for these guys in the cards. We’ve received a statement today from T-Mobile breaking the news that Danger’s cloud services will be decommissioned after May 31st, and the problem with Sidekicks is that they’re more or less paperweights without a connection to Danger’s servers… so if you’re still using one, you’re definitely going to need a new phone. For T-Mobile’s part, they’re saying that they’ll “provide offers… to help make an easy transition” from old phone to new, and they’ll be sharing those offers in the coming weeks. If anything, we wouldn’t be surprised if the carrier was simply waiting for its all-new, Samsung-made, Android-powered Sidekick to be ready in the hopes that they’ll be able to keep folks in the Sidekick fold even though Danger’s gone. They’re also providing web-based tools and Sidekick apps to get data off the devices, so you can’t say they’re not doing all the right things in light of the situation. Smart of Microsoft to make sure the statement comes from T-Mobile, too, since it means the carrier can get out ahead of the panic before it starts. See the full statement after the break. Continue reading RIP, Danger, 2002 – 2011: Microsoft axing service on May 31st, T-Mobile promises customers an ‘easy transition’ RIP, Danger, 2002 – 2011: Microsoft axing service on May 31st, T-Mobile promises customers an ‘easy transition’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …RIP, Danger, 2002 – 2011: Microsoft axing service on May 31st, T-Mobile promises customers an ‘easy transition’
February 28, 2011 No CommentOh, come on, you saw this coming: Kin represented what was supposed to be Danger’s rebirth under Microsoft’s half-billion-dollar umbrella — and when that failed, there wasn’t really a future for these guys in the cards. We’ve received a statement today from T-Mobile breaking the news that Danger’s cloud services will be decommissioned after May 31st, and the problem with Sidekicks is that they’re more or less paperweights without a connection to Danger’s servers… so if you’re still using one, you’re definitely going to need a new phone. For T-Mobile’s part, they’re saying that they’ll “provide offers… to help make an easy transition” from old phone to new, and they’ll be sharing those offers in the coming weeks. If anything, we wouldn’t be surprised if the carrier was simply waiting for its all-new, Samsung-made, Android-powered Sidekick to be ready in the hopes that they’ll be able to keep folks in the Sidekick fold even though Danger’s gone. They’re also providing web-based tools and Sidekick apps to get data off the devices, so you can’t say they’re not doing all the right things in light of the situation. Smart of Microsoft to make sure the statement comes from T-Mobile, too, since it means the carrier can get out ahead of the panic before it starts. See the full statement after the break. Continue reading RIP, Danger, 2002 – 2011: Microsoft axing service on May 31st, T-Mobile promises customers an ‘easy transition’ RIP, Danger, 2002 – 2011: Microsoft axing service on May 31st, T-Mobile promises customers an ‘easy transition’ originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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At this point, the only thing keeping Microsoft in the tablet conversation are rumors of its Windows 8 or Windows Next , and lo and behold we’ve got another one to add to the pile. While we heard last week that Microsoft could release the beta of Windows 8 for tablets at PDC in September , “sources at Microsoft” have now told Business Insider , that the company is hoping to show a public “design demo” of the operating system’s tablet UI as early as June. The timing is interesting — and it actually lines up very well with Computex , where the company does have a big presence — but we’re also intrigued by the part that says Microsoft’s taking “a more Apple-like approach to interface design” and that it will use Metro UI pieces. That’s obviously similar to what Microsoft showed us at last year’s Computex (picture of that above) — except it was using Windows Embedded Compact 7 underneath. The article also mentions that it will draw on some Media Center-like styling, which also syncs up with some other whispers we’ve heard . Yep, there’s a lot of rumors, and well, with this talk of summer / fall it looks like we’ll be dealing with plenty more before we hear anything official. Microsoft to demo Windows 8 tablet interface in June? originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Bentley Collection iPad, iPhone, and BlackBerry cases are made of rich, non-Corinthian leather
February 28, 2011 No Comment
If you’d like to give your iPad the same cosseting your posterior receives when you slot into the sport buckets in your Continental GT then you, good chap, are in luck. Bentley’s “luxury leather partner” Ettinger, which ensures no surface of the vehicles is bereft of animal hide, is releasing a line of gadget cases to cover your iPad , iPhone , or BlackBerry — though it’s unclear exactly which model for the latter. Prices? You’re looking at
Continue reading …Bentley Collection iPad, iPhone, and BlackBerry cases are made of rich, non-Corinthian leather
February 28, 2011 No CommentIf you’d like to give your iPad the same cosseting your posterior receives when you slot into the sport buckets in your Continental GT then you, good chap, are in luck. Bentley’s “luxury leather partner” Ettinger, which ensures no surface of the vehicles is bereft of animal hide, is releasing a line of gadget cases to cover your iPad , iPhone , or BlackBerry — though it’s unclear exactly which model for the latter. Prices? You’re looking at
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European dual-core aficionados were promised their fix way back in January from LG, however the Korean company’s delivery schedule evidently slipped a tiny bit as we’re today bidding adieu to the month of February. Good news is that LG will definitely, totally, honestly be releasing its Optimus 2X in “key European markets” this March. It’ll ship with Froyo on board, however a Gingerbread update is expressly promised, which should allay fears of being left with a very powerful but outdated piece of hardware. Last time we looked, Amazon’s German branch had priced this handset, to be known as the Optimus Speed in Deutschland, at just under €500, which sounds about right for its eventual unlocked price. Continue reading LG Optimus 2X coming to Europe in March, a little later than planned LG Optimus 2X coming to Europe in March, a little later than planned originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …European dual-core aficionados were promised their fix way back in January from LG, however the Korean company’s delivery schedule evidently slipped a tiny bit as we’re today bidding adieu to the month of February. Good news is that LG will definitely, totally, honestly be releasing its Optimus 2X in “key European markets” this March. It’ll ship with Froyo on board, however a Gingerbread update is expressly promised, which should allay fears of being left with a very powerful but outdated piece of hardware. Last time we looked, Amazon’s German branch had priced this handset, to be known as the Optimus Speed in Deutschland, at just under €500, which sounds about right for its eventual unlocked price. Continue reading LG Optimus 2X coming to Europe in March, a little later than planned LG Optimus 2X coming to Europe in March, a little later than planned originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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