The first ever Engadget Podcast / Engadget Show CES livestream extravaganza is happening now!
January 5, 2011 No Comment
Do you like the Engadget Podcast? Do you like the Engadget Show? Do you like gadgets? Do you like people? Do you like talking? Do you like laughing? Do you like to learn? Do you like to live? Do you live to love? After the break, now, for the first ever Engadget Podcast / Engadget Show combo — the very first CES 2011 live podcast. Yes, there’s video. Update: It’s over, but we’ll have the recorded version up shortly — and don’t worry, we’re doing this live every day of CES, so tune in again all week! The first ever Engadget Podcast / Engadget Show CES livestream extravaganza is happening now! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 03:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Can’t say we’re surprised to hear this at all, but Bloomberg BusinessWeek says Google’s working on its own NFC -based mobile payments system. That makes perfect sense, given that Eric Schmidt has been enthusiastically extolling the virtues of NFC since just before Google launched the Nexus S — which, of course, features an NFC chip. BusinessWeek says the system might launch as early as this year, although we think Google’s got plenty of infrastructure work to do first — and it’s facing plenty of competition from the likes of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T, who are launching their own Isis payment system , as well as direct device competition from RIM and Apple . Should get interesting — we’ll see if we hear anything at CES this week. Google building its own NFC-based payments system? originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Picked up a new 3DTV and you’re seriously bummed that there’s nothing to watch? Good news if you have one of the many VUDU capable streaming devices as next week is the week when 3D movies start heading your way. Said movies will be available in all the various resolutions we’ve come to expect, and will require the same amount of the bandwidth as the 2D streams. This and the fact that there’s no mention of HDMI 1.4a leads us to believe this here 3D is of the frame compatible variety — not that there’s anything wrong with that. The attached press release is missing our favorite details like available titles and prices, but VUDU hasn’t been known to disappoint in these categories, so no reason to expect anything differently now. Continue reading 3D movies via VUDU coming next week 3D movies via VUDU coming next week originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Well, would you look at what we found hanging around Toshiba’s CES kick-off party. Okay, so Tosh’s still unnamed tablet wasn’t running Honeycomb like the final unit will, but Toshiba’s loaded Android 2.2 on there to give us a better idea of how it will work when it’s finally ready. There’s really not much we can say that we didn’t already say before — it’s still a very nicely made tablet and we’re really digging that rubberized back. As for the screen, the viewing angles were quite wide and Toshiba showed off its Resolution + , which will enhance video or photos on the fly to make them look more HDish. If you’re interested in seeing a bit more, hit the break for a short video. Gallery: Toshiba 10-inch Android tablet Continue reading Toshiba’s unnamed Tegra 2-powered Android tablet powers on! Toshiba’s unnamed Tegra 2-powered Android tablet powers on! originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 02:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We just had our first in-depth experience with the Vizio Tablet , the company’s opening overture into the world of Android slates, and we’ve got to say — we like what we see. The device — which was just announced Monday afternoon along with the company’s new smartphone, the Vizio Phone — is still rather unfinished (the model we looked at was a hand-built device), but based on this early look, the company is moving down the right roads. We had a good chance to play around with the tablet, and we’ve got all the details, specs, and an in-depth video after the break! Gallery: Vizio Tablet hands-on Continue reading Vizio Tablet hands-on preview Vizio Tablet hands-on preview originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Just like the slew of tablets that have found their path to store shelves without official blessing from Google or access to the Android Market, RCA has chosen to go its own way People of Lava -style with this prototype Android TV, due out later this year. Obviously very early in development, it was unfortunately devoid of apps other than Picasa and a simple weather widget, and used pretty standard remote keys to guide a mouse arrow around the screen and keyboard. You can check out the video after the break to confirm, but with the official Google TV products already experiencing their own growing pains it’s tough to get behind a lone challenger. RCA plans to show off some 3D products and Blu-ray players at its booth to go along with this and its mobile TVs , we’ll see if we’re more impressed later on this week. Continue reading RCA does Android on TV without Google’s help (video) RCA does Android on TV without Google’s help (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Along with Vizio’s new tablet, we had a chance to look at the HDTV maker’s new Android device, unsurprisingly dubbed the Vizio Phone . The phone is still in the early stages (both the hardware and software aren’t production ready at all), but there’s a lot of promise on both the industrial design and user interface sides. We had a chance to go hands-on with the phone and take a pretty deep look at the UI, so follow along after the break for lots more info and a complete video walkthrough of the Vizio Phone! Gallery: Vizio Phone hands-on Continue reading Vizio Phone hands-on preview Vizio Phone hands-on preview originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Today at CES , Mophie showed off a prototype of its Pulse game grip for the 4th-generation iPod touch, which features battery-powered front-facing stereo speakers and haptic feedback by Reflex Technology. We spent some time using the Pulse and came away rather impressed. Game audio, music, and even the keyboard tick sound get translated into convincing pulses and vibrations. The iPod touch interfaces with the Pulse via the 3.5mm headphone jack, and a switch on the bottom left edge turns the haptic feedback on and off. As a bonus, the Pulse also offers full case protection. No word yet on availability or pricing, but you can check out the prototype in the gallery below. Gallery: Mophie Pulse haptic game grip hands-on Mophie Pulse haptic game grip hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 01:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We’re lucky to be bathed in warm, refreshing 4G waves while reporting live from Vegas, Sprint and Clearwire taking care of that. Verizon ‘s catching up in a big way with its LTE rollout and now OnStar is onboard — conceptually, anyway. The company has outfitted a Buick LaCrosse with a 4G LTE modem for the purpose of experimenting with what can be done in a car with that kind of bandwidth. It wouldn’t have been our choice of cars for such application, Buick not exactly screaming “hot new thing” at this point, but of course it’s not really about the car, it’s about the bandwidth. What are they going to do with it? High-def streaming both ways, for one thing, including the ability to watch home security cameras from within the car or, alternatively, to look at cameras within the car when it’s parked in the night, in an alley, somewhere you’re having second thoughts about. OnStar wants real-time streaming of traffic cameras and even Skype video chat, which sounds like overkill to us, but don’t let us rain on your crazy mobile video chat parade. At this point we’re not sure how much of this stuff will find its way into a proper car of the future (Buick or other), but you can get a bit of a taste in the video teaser below. Gallery: OnStar and Verizon LTE Continue reading OnStar partners with Verizon to bring LTE 4G to your rear view (video) OnStar partners with Verizon to bring LTE 4G to your rear view (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon and Inspire 4G for AT&T break cover courtesy of Rolling Stone ad
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So yes, it’s looking about as confirmed as can be: thanks to a full-page ad in the latest issue of Rolling Stone , we’re finding out that the name of HTC’s first LTE phone for Verizon — and its first LTE phone regardless of carrier, actually — will definitely be “ThunderBolt.” This is the same phone that we’ve seen rumored and leaked over the last few months as the Mecha and the Droid Incredible HD , but we’ll admit — ThunderBolt seems like a pretty solid name for a phone that’s sporting a 4.3-inch display and some of the fastest data around. Behind and to the right of the ThunderBolt, though, is another leak: the Inspire 4G for AT&T, though it’s unclear what “4G” means in this context exactly — AT&T’s in the same boat as T-Mobile right now where they’re topping out with HSPA+ and don’t have any LTE markets live, so it seems they might be borrowing a play from their smaller rival’s playbook and labeling the HSPA+ airwaves as straight-up 4G. We’re sad to see that trend start to snowball — but we’ll admit, T-Mobile kinda forced their hand on that one. At any rate, we’re pretty confident both of these suckers are going to get official here at CES this week, so keep your ear to the ground. HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon and Inspire 4G for AT&T break cover courtesy of Rolling Stone ad originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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