Tesla Model S to have 17-inch infotainment console powered by Tegra; BMW using NVIDIA tech too
January 4, 2011 No Comment
Tesla is touting the world’s biggest center console for its upcoming Model S today: a titanic 17-inch touchscreen display powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra chip. Infotainment, climate control and navigation will all be managed using the vast dashboard dominator, while NVIDIA’s hardware will also take responsibility for keeping the 12.3-inch instrument cluster LCD updated. Considering the Model S, like the Roadster before it, is an all-electric vehicle, you’d expect energy efficiency to be a pretty important consideration in the choice of infotainment system and Tesla points that out as a key advantage of Tegra, describing it as “power-stingy.” Another motor company hooking up with NVIDIA is BMW, who promises that all of its upcoming models for 2011 will benefit from Green Team GPUs powering their iDrive navigation and information systems. We don’t know what exact GPUs will be used, but a “visually rich” next-gen UI is being promised, stretching out to a 1280 x 600 resolution. You’ll find both press releases after the break. Continue reading Tesla Model S to have 17-inch infotainment console powered by Tegra; BMW using NVIDIA tech too Tesla Model S to have 17-inch infotainment console powered by Tegra; BMW using NVIDIA tech too originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Kind of unusual for a top-tier third-party retailer to beat everyone else (including the manufacturer and carrier) to the punch with a detailed live video of a new smartphone — but hey, really, who are we to complain? Wirefly has posted a nearly 10-minute introduction to the EVO 4G Shift that Sprint just made official this morning, comparing it to both an original EVO 4G and a Droid 2 so you can get a feel for the diminutive dimensions (relatively speaking, anyway). It looks pretty fast from the video, and the stock Quadrant score over 1,400 would seem to back up that impression — but naturally, we’re sure it can get even better with some careful ROM tweaking and a timely upgrade to Gingerbread . Follow the break for the full video. Continue reading HTC EVO 4G Shift handled on video by Wirefly HTC EVO 4G Shift handled on video by Wirefly originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Apparently fed up with the fragmented state of home automation solution, Somfy, best known for its selection of automatic window coverings, just announced an automated home gateway of its own. TaHomA (get it? Total Home Automation) is very much a device like Mi Casa Verde’s Vera , only with what looks to be a much slicker Home Motion UI and support for Somfy’s proprietary wireless RTS communication protocol in addition to Z-Wave . Unlike MCV, however, Somfy is taking a more managed approach by offering an expert setup option performed by certified dealers. After which, you’ll be able to manage all of your wireless appliance modules and automatic scenes from anywhere in the world — via PC, iPad, or iPhone — thanks to Somfy’s remote support server. You can always make changes to Tahoma yourself or ask a dealer to do it on-site or remotely. Tahoma is set to launch in the US sometime in the first quarter half of 2011 for an undisclosed price. We’ll see what we can do about getting some hands-on time with it right here at CES before then. Gallery: Somfy’s slick Tahmoa Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway Continue reading Somfy’s slick Tahoma Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway Somfy’s slick Tahoma Z-Wave and RTS home automation gateway originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Samsung, RealD announce RDZ tech that puts active shutter 3D into the TV instead of the glasses
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Just when we were getting used to the introduction of passive glasses 3D into the formerly active shutter-only home arena Samsung LCD Business and RealD will show off another option at this year’s CES that is apparently based on the ZScreen technology RealD licensed last year . According to the two, RDZ LCD HDTVs are compatible with the cheaper RealD glasses already in use in theaters, by making the panel itself an active switching LCD instead. Compared to the patterned retarder passive 3D we expect to see from Vizio and LG, this has the advantage of not cutting the resolution of whatever you’re watching in half, although they would likely still claim advantages in brightness and lack of flicker. We’ll have to let our eyes tell us which is the best approach but the fact this is coming from Samsung’s business LCD division instead of its consumer arm suggests the price of any displays that are eventually released will be something beyond the 3D capable TVs we’re used to so far. Continue reading Samsung, RealD announce RDZ tech that puts active shutter 3D into the TV instead of the glasses Samsung, RealD announce RDZ tech that puts active shutter 3D into the TV instead of the glasses originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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We got a hint of this when Boxee announced one , but it’s clear now that Netflix’s plans are much larger as many of its hardware partners including Panasonic, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba, Dynex, Haier, Memorex, Iomega and Roku will also offer one-touch Netflix buttons on remotes for TVs, Blu-ray players and media streamers. It’s pretty obvious, Netflix Watch Instantly is a killer app for any connected TV platform at this point and one of the most used features, making access quicker and easier is a no-brainer. Continue reading Netflix ‘one click’ remotes coming to nearly every device it streams to Netflix ‘one click’ remotes coming to nearly every device it streams to originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Surprised? Nah, neither are we — Verizon’s LTE-based Android smartphones have been leaking like the sweet, Cortex-A8 sieves that they are for weeks now — but Big Red’s using stronger language than ever before to say that we can expect multiple Android devices running on Verizon’s fresh LTE network here at CES this week. Specifically, the press release says that “the company will also offer a sneak peek at a suite of Android-based LTE consumer devices” at its January 6th event here at the show, echoing Twitter teasers last month — but with the key addition of the word “suite,” which hopefully means we’ll have an LG , an HTC , a Motorola , and a Samsung (at the very least) to toy with by the time this week is out. Stay tuned, folks. Follow the break for the brief press release. Continue reading Verizon teases ‘suite of Android-based LTE consumer devices’ this week Verizon teases ‘suite of Android-based LTE consumer devices’ this week originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Both DisplayLink and MMT seem pretty darn proud to be revealing the 15.4-inch Monitor2Go here at CES, but in reality, this unit has already been around the block. If you’ll recall, the Field Monitor Pro was first spotted a few weeks back, and now MMT is introducing a rebadged version in Vegas. The good news, however, is that we finally have a price to pore over: $279, and it’ll ship to consumers later this quarter. For those that missed last month’s slip, this fold-up monitor can be used alongside any machine (PCs are green-lit, Mac support is in beta) with a USB port, offering a 1280 x 800 screen resolution and a number pad to boot. Of course, since DisplayLink is behind the pixels, up to six screens can be daisy-chained off of a host computer’s single USB port to create a massive video wall — something we strongly encourage, of course. Continue reading MMT’s DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch USB Monitor2Go given a $279 price MMT’s DisplayLink-equipped 15.4-inch USB Monitor2Go given a $279 price originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Mitsubishi’s ‘big year’ at CES includes 92-inch DLP, 155-inch OLED displays
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As we mentioned in our 3D roundup , the advantage of Mitsubishi sticking to DLP technology for its HDTVs is easily seen in square inches per dollar spent, and they’re going to push that even further by introducing a 92-inch HDTV in 2011. We should get our eyes on the monster and its new “Clear Contrast” screen at the CES Unveiled event tonight, but you’ll excuse us if we’re slightly distracted by the 155-inch OLED that will apparently be on hand from its business division. No word yet on price or release date for the 92-incher, check out another picture and all available details in the press release after the break. Continue reading Mitsubishi’s ‘big year’ at CES includes 92-inch DLP, 155-inch OLED displays Mitsubishi’s ‘big year’ at CES includes 92-inch DLP, 155-inch OLED displays originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Turtle Beach adds dual radios, voice morphing to 7.1 Ear Force PX5 gaming headset
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Hear that? That’s the sound of a million new products being introduced here in Vegas… in glistening 7.1 Dolby surround sound, no less. Turtle Beach has just ushered out its new flagship device, the Ear Force PX5. Designed for use with Sony’s PlayStation 3 (but perfectly usable with the Xbox 360 or any other audio source), this here gaming headset is wireless in nature and is the company’s first to incorporate dual radios — one for surround sound, and another for chatting on the PlayStation Network via Bluetooth. Moreover, the BT feature can be used to accept mobile phone calls or listen to audio streams, and if you needed any more reason to invest, it also supports voice morphing. You heard right — it can be programmed to disguise a gamer’s voice, which is partially awesome, and partially the worst thing ever to happen to online chat. Hop on past the break for the full feature list, and look for this one to land in the Spring for $249.95. Continue reading Turtle Beach adds dual radios, voice morphing to 7.1 Ear Force PX5 gaming headset Turtle Beach adds dual radios, voice morphing to 7.1 Ear Force PX5 gaming headset originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Continue reading …Clickfree Wireless takes the Time Capsule approach, automates backups over WiFi
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Tired of the power supply going sour in your Time Capsule? Join the crowd. Clickfree is making its annual CES introduction today from Las Vegas, and for those familiar with the aforementioned Apple product, you’ll understand exactly how the Clickfree Wireless works. Put simply, it’s an HDD-infused box with an 802.11n radio within, and it’s designed to automate the backup of an unlimited quantity of Macs or PCs without any wires whatsoever. Sort of. You’ll still need to plug it directly into each machine you’re hoping to duplicate as the initial backup takes place, but after that, all settings will be found and configured, and all future backups will happen without wires. Sadly, only two models are available at launch — a 500GB box for $179, and a 1TB unit for $249. If you’ve more than one machine in your house, you’ll probably need to wait for larger capacity units to surface later in the quarter, but hey, at least they’re en route. Continue reading Clickfree Wireless takes the Time Capsule approach, automates backups over WiFi Clickfree Wireless takes the Time Capsule approach, automates backups over WiFi originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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