Cree shows off ‘no-compromise’ LED replacement for 60-watt incandescent bulbs
February 2, 2011 No Comment
Compact fluorescent (or CFL ) bulbs may currently be the dominant alternative to traditional incandescent light bulbs, but there’s still a strong contingent betting on LEDs as the true long term replacement. One of the major players in that camp is Cree, which recently teamed up with Dean Kamen’s FIRST organization to have kids distribute LED light bulbs door-to-door like Girl Scout cookies (seriously), and is now showing off what is says is the “first no-compromise replacement for a 60-watt incandescent bulb.” That bulb is dimmable, and emits a “beautiful, warm, incandescent-like color of 2700 K,” while delivering more than 800 lumens and consuming less than 10 watts (meeting the Energy Star requirements for a 60-watt standard LED replacement bulb). Unfortunately, there’s one big catch — the bulb is still just a prototype, and Cree says it hasn’t yet decided how it will bring it to market, or how much it might cost. Head on past the break for a quick video demonstration. Continue reading Cree shows off ‘no-compromise’ LED replacement for 60-watt incandescent bulbs Cree shows off ‘no-compromise’ LED replacement for 60-watt incandescent bulbs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …T-Mobile teases 3D capability (on LG G-Slate, probably) in the vaguest possible way
February 2, 2011 No Comment
The rumors about 3D support on LG’s G-Slate tablet (both recording and viewing) have reached a dull roar in recent days, and a little teaser just posted on T-Mobile’s official Facebook account certainly isn’t going to do anything to quell the trend. The simple clipart image of some old-school red / blue anaglyphic glasses pretty much says everything you need to know — that there’s something 3D in store from these guys — and the Honeycomb -powered G-Slate is the only thing in T-Mobile’s immediate future that we know has had 3D rumors attached to it. Any other solid theories out there? T-Mobile teases 3D capability (on LG G-Slate, probably) in the vaguest possible way originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Sony Ericsson Xperia X10′s multitouch update rolling out now; X8, X10 Mini, and X10 Mini Pro getting ANT+ support soon
February 2, 2011 No Comment
That pinch-to-zoom update for the Xperia X10 that Japanese customers got an early lead on is now rolling out around the globe according to a new blog post from the boys and girls at Sony Ericsson. That may not be the most interesting part, though: they’re also chatting up a future firmware update that’ll enable ANT+ support on the Xperia X8 , X10 Mini , and X10 Mini Pro , a capability baked into the chipsets on those devices that Sony Ericsson hadn’t previously exploited. Theoretically, that means that heart rate monitors and other wearable fitness gear — a market where ANT+ has really blossomed — could connect directly to your phone rather than passing through a computer with an ANT+ dongle first, perfect for analyzing jogs on the go. Of course, workout technology is always more appealing than the workout itself… but if you can solve that problem, Sony Ericsson, let us know. You can find us on the couch over there. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Sony Ericsson Xperia X10′s multitouch update rolling out now; X8, X10 Mini, and X10 Mini Pro getting ANT+ support soon originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Super Bowl XLV Media Day: Packers split on iOS / Android, Cowboys CIO talks mobility
February 1, 2011 No Comment
We woke up this morning in Dallas to 20 degree temperatures and a parking lot covered in ice. Not exactly the kind of weather the NFL was hoping for when it selected the new Cowboys Stadium to host Super Bowl XLV , but it didn’t stop both teams and media from making their way — however slowly — to Arlington for Super Bowl Media Day. Naturally, the likes of ESPN were there in full force, but rather than picking apart defensive schemes and seeing who could outgun Troy Polamalu for the longest mane in North Texas, we spent our time asking about mobile OS preferences and soaking up knowledge from Cowboys CIO Pete Walsh. With a price tag well north of $1 billion on the new Cowboys Stadium, the home to the world’s largest HD display is certainly one of the most technologically advanced in the world. It’s packing 884 wireless access points throughout (not to mention an internal network operations center that constantly monitors activity on each one), 260 miles of fiber optic cabling, capacity to handle over 100,000 simultaneous wireless connections, over 3,100 IPTVs and micro cell towers for each major carrier within — you know, so that kickoff video that just can’t wait actually sees its way onto YouTube prior to the start of the second half. Head on past the break to catch of a video of us talking smartphone platforms with Green Bay Packers center Scott Wells, as well as a lengthy (and insightful) interview with the Chief Information Officer of the Dallas Cowboys. Everything from the Cowboys’ rejection of FanVision to their hopes to blanket the stadium with gratis WiFi is covered, and we’re even given a hint that contactless payments and mobile food ordering systems could be just a season or so away. Gallery: Super Bowl XLV Media Day 2011: on the field with the Packers and Steelers Continue reading Super Bowl XLV Media Day: Packers split on iOS / Android, Cowboys CIO talks mobility Super Bowl XLV Media Day: Packers split on iOS / Android, Cowboys CIO talks mobility originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:55:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Rumors of Kin Studio’s continued existence confirmed by death of Kin Studio
February 1, 2011 No Comment
What can we say, Kin Studio ? Of all the ideas introduced by Microsoft’s ill-fated Kin , you certainly weren’t the worst. In fact, we kind of hope to see you again some day . Rumors of Kin Studio’s continued existence confirmed by death of Kin Studio originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Dish Network offers $1 billion to buy a bankrupt satellite/antenna company for reasons only it knows
February 1, 2011 No Comment
Dish Network has agreed to buy DBSD, a company currently in Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection that’s reportedly working on a system to tie together satellite and ground-based antenna communication for wireless phone and internet service, pending approval by the FCC. Dish pegs the purchase price at approximately $1,000,000,000 (subject to certain adjustments) including the interest on DBSD’s debts. Exactly what its plans for the company are remain a mystery, as The Hollywood Reporter quotes mystified analysts like Craig Moffett suggesting theories including wireless internet service, mobile TV, or an integrated satellite/phone/TV bundle to compete with cable operators. SpaceNews.com has the most extensive breakdown, from Dish’s initial $45 million investment back in 2009, to the recent FCC decision on a similar hybrid service from LightSquared that may have caused DBSD’s spectrum & technology to suddenly become much more valuable. Whatever it is, they considered it worth writing an awful large check for, although we can’t help but wonder if they couldn’t have broken some of that money off to deal with this whole TiVo issue . Continue reading Dish Network offers $1 billion to buy a bankrupt satellite/antenna company for reasons only it knows Dish Network offers $1 billion to buy a bankrupt satellite/antenna company for reasons only it knows originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 19:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …ASUS Lamborghini external HDD sports beautiful curves, bloated price tag
February 1, 2011 No Comment
Hot on the heels of ASUS’ underwhelming Lamborghini VX6 netbook comes the equally over-hyped Lamborghini external HDD. Underneath that logo you’ve got either 500GB or 700GB of storage spinning at 5400RPM in the USB 2.0 model and 7200RPM in the USB 3.0 edition. The only sign of luxury in sight, however, is the price tag — at $120 for the 500GB and $140 for the 700GB, the USB 2.0 versions are nearly twice as pricey as the non-Lambo competition. We’ve still no idea when the drives will land Stateside or how much the USB 3.0 iteration will cost, but then again, if you have to ask … ASUS Lamborghini external HDD sports beautiful curves, bloated price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …GMC’s SATIMO ATS system spins a Denali right round to ensure proper antenna placement (video)
February 1, 2011 No Comment
As a certain company knows quite well, finding the right place to put an antenna can be harder than it looks. Rather than just slap one on the roof and call it a day, General Motors has created the SATIMO ATS, a near-field antenna testing system of the sort we’re used to spying in all those FCC photos . This one, however, is SUV-sized, as you can see in the video below. Workers for the General can drive a GMC Yukon Denali onto a turntable and spin it all around while 103 sensors test antenna placement, creating a 3D rendering of the resulting performance. It was the first such system in the world and will be the perfect place for our next Faraday rave. Continue reading GMC’s SATIMO ATS system spins a Denali right round to ensure proper antenna placement (video) GMC’s SATIMO ATS system spins a Denali right round to ensure proper antenna placement (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …GoPro starts shipping $80 LCD BacPac for HD Hero, has no room for your lunch box (video)
February 1, 2011 No Comment
Aiming your helmet camera and replaying footage is a problem on most models. The HD170 makes it easy, but then hits you with a lot of bulk. Contour is working on a viewfinder app for iOS and Android devices that will wirelessly stream video, but that’s not out yet. GoPro’s LCD BacPac, on the other hand, is shipping today. We spent a little quality time with one at CES , a tiny screen that clips on the back of a 1080p HD Hero and lets you see what’s being filmed and also play back what you’ve captured earlier. As you can see it adds about a quarter-inch of depth onto the camera but comes with a replacement back door to retain compatibility with all mounts. It’s shipping now for $80, making it a somewhat expensive accessory for a $300 camera. Gallery: GoPro LCD BacPac Continue reading GoPro starts shipping $80 LCD BacPac for HD Hero, has no room for your lunch box (video) GoPro starts shipping $80 LCD BacPac for HD Hero, has no room for your lunch box (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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You may have heard a thing or two about Steve Wozniak’s white iPhone from the Engadget Show this past Sunday, and while you should really go and watch the entire amazing interview, we’ve broken out the iPhone conversation. Enjoy! The Engadget Show: Steve Wozniak’s white iPhone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 01 Feb 2011 16:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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