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Hell yes: There’s a real-deal Mario/Portal mashup in the works

admin — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:16:21 +0000

The original Super Mario Brothers is perhaps the most famous video game of all time. Portal and its sequel, Portal 2 are two of the most critically acclaimed video games of the past few years. We've seen it before as a spoof, but now somebody is combin...

Metlink Beta Testing Melbourne Public Transport Android App

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:30:17 +0000

We mentioned the unofficial Tram Hunter application last week, but Metlink Melbourne is also beta testing an official Android app that covers trams, trains and buses. Based on the user comments to date, the app definitely deserves its &#82...

Sights and sounds of Halo 4 revealed in this concept art video

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 23:29:29 +0000

343 Industries, the new stewards of the Halo franchise, has put out a new trailer showing off some lovely Halo 4 concept art. Just a bunch of slides would have sufficed, but 343 decided to pull out all the stops and make this one atmospheric ride. ...

BlackBerry Bold 9900 torn down, put back together for your amusement (video)

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:48:00 +0000

Nothing like a little gadget carnage to get your week started off right. This week, DirectFix takes you on an eight-and-a-half minute journey inside a Rogers-branded version of the new BlackBerry Bold 9900. The video is intended as an instructional ...

Leaked next-gen iPhone parts show a very iPhone-4-like design

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:44:56 +0000

Here's a leaked front panel of the "N94" model iPhone prototype, which is something presumably headed to stores in the not-too-distant future. But is it the iPhone 5, or the expected iPhone 4S? Rumor has it that a cheaper iPhone 4 will b...

Windows 8 Explorer Adds Ribbon, Returns Up Button

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:30:54 +0000

One of the most common complaints about the Explorer interface in Windows 7 was that it dumped the ‘up’ button used to move up in the directory structure. The good news is that it’s returning in Windows 8. The perhaps mo...

Apple’s worldwide court battles against Samsung: where they stand and what they mean

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:30:00 +0000

Samsung has once again delayed the release of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia to evade an injunction against the device in that country. Samsung may be attempting to find workarounds to avoid violating Apple's Australian patents, but for now it is del...

Must See HDTV (August 29th – September 4th)

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:24:00 +0000

We're still in a holding pattern waiting for the NFL regular season to start and fall TV shows to premiere but luckily college football is here to save the day. It's not alone though, check out our highlighted picks of the week right here, followed ...

WikiLeaks springs a leak: full database of diplomatic cables appears online

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:02:00 +0000

For the second time in a year, WikiLeaks has lost control of its full, unredacted cache of a quarter-million US State Department cables—and this time the leaked files are apparently online. The uncensored cables are contained in a 1.73GB password...

Olympus PEN E-PL3 Micro Four Thirds camera review

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:00:00 +0000

Look, the Olympus PEN E-PL3 is cute. Adorable, even. In fact, those swayed by looks alone may be sold after whisking through our hands-on gallery below. But for those interested in more than a highly-capable fashion accessory, it's worth taking a de...

Become a super-athlete by hanging out in an oxygen egg

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:54:48 +0000

What's Novak Djokovic's secret to being one of the best tennis players in the world? Natural talent and countless hours of practice, I'm guessing. Or maybe this egg-shaped pressurized oxygen chamber. One of the two! Apparently, the CVAC ...

Quickoffice update brings document editing to the TouchPad

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:33:00 +0000

Well, we knew it was coming, and folks, it's finally here -- the promised update to Quickoffice HD that brings document editing to HP's webOS slate. Available gratis for TouchPad owners, the overhaul enables text formatting in Word docs, in addition...

Nokia developer forum hacked and defaced in antisec attack

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:26:27 +0000

Nokia has issued a statement confirming that the security of its developer forum website was compromised by an attacker who successfully obtained a database table with user account information. Nokia has taken down its developer community site while it...

Microsoft details Windows 8 Explorer tweaks, adds ribbon UI

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:16:00 +0000

Lots of things are getting tweaked, if not completely overhauled, for Windows 8. That includes the ever-present Windows Explorer. Just like many other Microsoft apps, the file manager will be adopting the slightly more finger-friendly ribbon interfa...

TomTom announces Go Live 1535M in all its app-wielding glory, offers dashboard tweeting

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:55:00 +0000

If you're a fan of TomTom's Go Live series of nav units, you'll get a kick out of what the company announced today. Hitting retail and online stores in October is "the world's first portable navigation device with a suite of popular travel apps," th...

LHCb detector causes trouble for supersymmetry theory

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:32:00 +0000

Two of the general purpose detectors at the LHC, ATLAS and CMS, tend to keep a high profile, as they're designed to be able to spot anything that comes out of the collisions—the Higgs, dark matter, or something even more exotic. LHCb is quite a...

App Review: Marketplace Radio offers podcasts, little else

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:30:00 +0000

Motorola Droid Bionic to include Webtop accessories

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:29:00 +0000

Back when we first caught a glimpse of the Droid Bionic, we speculated that the post-Atrix placement of the micro-USB and micro-HDMI ports might make it compatible with the updated Photon Webtop dock and accessories. Judging by the screenshot grabbe...

Could nukes be used to stop hurricanes?

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:25:14 +0000

No matter what question faces mankind, someone always answers with, "nuke it." The Deepwater Horizon oil spill? Nuke it. Launching spacecraft to the moon? Why, there's a nuke for that. So, why didn't we nuke Irene? Well, rather than just dismiss the no...

Big Android BBQ Getting Closer – Get Ready!

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:21:41 +0000

It looks like the grills are being cleaned, charcoal is being purchased, and tons of meat (and tofu) is getting seasoned for the upcoming Big Android BBQ. This event will take place in October as you all know, but the main reason for us to be posting about this (aside from the fact that we will be there) is the fact that the Saturday sessions have officially been posted in the event’s website. These sessions will come both from the hosting sites as well as the sponsors and will include talks about Android development for all levels. So, if you were waiting for some expert advise on how to get started on rom cooking or even coding your next great app, this is your time for your questions to be heard (and answered) live by the experts themselves.

Some of the events will include:

Sphero will be there, and people can play with their balls! Â (you can reword that as you like)
Fossil will be bringing their “Meta-Watch”, and talking about how people can dev for it.
HTC and Moto-Mobile will be both be doing “Dev 101″ sessions, to help people get started as developers.
XDA will be hosting sessions on beginning and advanced android development.

Other big players like some people from CM will be there as well. So, if you don’t have your tickets yet and are planning to attend, make sure that you get your ducks in a row as seats will go quick.

If you would like to find more information about the remaining presentations as well as other bits of information such as hotels, ways to get there, etc, make sure that you visit the official website.

Want something published in the Portal? Please contact any News Writer.

Thanks Stericson for the heads up!

Join the Engadget HD Podcast live on Ustream at 5:30 p.m.

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 20:11:00 +0000

It's Monday, and we're still here to help by letting you peek into the recording booth when the Engadget HD podcast goes to mp3 at 5:30 pm. We finally managed to find our regular time on our regular day, but at this point is there even such a thing? So...

Facebook shuts down Deals, boosts Photos

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:59:00 +0000

Facebook has decided to shut down its Deals feature after testing it for several months with big name brands like Gap, Starbucks, Macy’s, JCPenney and American Eagle Outfitters. ...

DJ Sound Control computer mod redefines luggable

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:54:00 +0000

Few would look at Lenovo's decidedly ordinary A700 all-in-one desktop and think: DJ rig, but then you wouldn't be PC modder Chris Blarsky (of the Hulk PC mod fame). After four months of work, he's managed to transform the 23-inch system into the s...

Real life Minecraft block combines cardboard box, Arduino, and a projector (video)

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:41:00 +0000

You know how when you were a kid, the box something came in was almost as fun as the toy itself? Well, that doesn't have to change as you get older -- provided you've retained that creative spark. Ben Purdy apparently kept his imagination nimble and...

Inflatable wetsuit keeps you afloat without a bulky life jacket

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:30:30 +0000

Big wave surfer Shane Dorian almost drowned in 2010. After wiping out on a huge wave, he was pushed down 25 feet to the ocean floor, where he was held as two more huge waves rolled over him. The experience led him to conceive of the world's first infla...

HTC Sense 3.5 caught on camera, gets a manicured walkthrough (video)

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:17:00 +0000

It was only a matter of time before leaked screen shots of HTC's Sense 3.5 became leaked video footage. Purportedly running on the OEM's unreleased, ladies-only Bliss handset, XDA.cn has a hands-on of the Android-based UI that looks to be more of a ...

The journey to 60FPS: Ars talks God of War: Origins on PS3

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:02:00 +0000

The God of War series has produced a number of brutal, critically acclaimed games on both the PlayStation 3 and the PSP. Now, with the upcoming release of God of War: Origins, you'll be able to play through the entire series on your PS3. The $40 packag...

LG VS920 pushes through FCC with Verizon LTE, could be the LG Revolution 2?

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:52:00 +0000

The LTE-toting LG Revolution is still the most recent phone to debut on Verizon's 4G lineup -- at least for another week or so, that is -- but we're already seeing clues to the phone's sequel popping up. We saw the Revolution 2 show up on a leaked...

Rumor: Samsung might snatch webOS from HP’s portfolio

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:46:01 +0000

HP's end to webOS (although, it'll still be supported, for now) was heartbreaking for fans of the OS, but there's possible good news. Rumor has it Samsung might buy webOS from HP and give it the love it truly deserves. DigiTimes reports ...

Evidence suggests Apple will bring iCloud to Snow Leopard

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:27:00 +0000

By AppleInsider Staff Published: 02:27 PM EST (11:27 AM PST) For Mac users who have not yet upgraded to Lion, new evidence suggests Apple will add iCloud support to its predecessor, Snow Leopard, in the form of...

Nintendo’s Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword and golden Wiimote headed for November 20th release

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:25:00 +0000

It's hard to believe Link (read: you) has been saving Hyrule and the kidnap-prone Zelda for 25 long years. To commemorate this video gaming milestone, and its upcoming Skyward Sword installment, Nintendo's issuing a limited edition Fabergé eg...

The iPad takes on manufacturing

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:15:00 +0000

Recommend: 0 Comments The iPad takes on manufacturing by Beth Stackpole, Computerworld ...

Mac 911: Viewing an old Address Book archive

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 18:05:00 +0000

Reader Bob Trudeau would like to preview Address Book archives. He writes: Is it possible to view an Address Book archive without im...

Soon you’ll ‘evolve’ yourself new furniture using 3D printing

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:59:41 +0000

Most of the time, when you buy something, you end up getting someone else's idea of what you really want. With custom 3D printing becoming cheaper and more available, the options for customization are endless, and a new service could allow the "evoluti...

Olympus PEN E-P3 Micro Four Thirds camera review

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:59:00 +0000

Being the gadget hounds that we are, we're still struggling to fully digest the Micro Four Thirds / interchangeable lens camera market. The performance freak in us suggests that one simply buy a smaller DSLR given the parallel annoyance of carrying ...

Restaurant lets phone orders go to the front of the line

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:50:00 +0000

Editor’s Note: The following article is reprinted from the Geek Tech blog at PCWorld.com. Of all the potential uses for a smartphone, “getting...

GScreen’s Spacebook begins shipping this November, doubles your laptop editing fun

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:34:00 +0000

Twins, like cupcakes, are universally regarded as a good thing. So, it stands to reason that GScreen's attempt to double your laptop's screen size would be an equally appealing idea. Turns out, duping a display took the Alaska-based company a wee bi...

More ways to master Mission Control

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:24:00 +0000

Hints readers keep discovering clever Mission Control tricks. Once you enter Mission Control in Lion—either by swiping up with three or four fingers, hitting Control-Up...

Free falling from the world’s highest swing is absolutely insane

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:15:00 +0000

Piece of crust stolen from Texas found in Antarctica

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:12:00 +0000

You’ve likely heard of Pangaea (not the one that sounds similar from Avatar), but you may not realize that it wasn’t the first supercontinent; several have been identified from the rock record. About a billion years ago, a supercontinent n...

Samsung postpones tablet launch in Australia

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:08:00 +0000

Due to its ongoing legal battle with Apple, Samsung Electronics decided to delay the launch of its Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia following a hearing...

When two chatbots have a conversation, everyone wins (video)

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:08:00 +0000

What did one chatbot say to the other chatbot? Quite a lot, actually -- but good luck making any sense out of it. That's what researchers from Cornell's Creative Machines Lab recently discovered, after pitting two bots against one another for a go...

Parrot Asteroid to drive music, Android from your dash this October (video)

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:46:00 +0000

We've seen flavors of Android on our tablets, smartphones -- even a microwave oven -- but Parrot's Asteroid receiver is finally ready to park in your car's dash, bringing a tricked out version of Google's mobile OS to yet another innovative platform. ...

ISS could be abandoned in November due to Russian rocket failure

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:31:10 +0000

That Russian resupply capsule crash from last week is causing more problems than just a lack of Tang for the astronauts on the ISS. If Russia doesn't figure out the problem and fix it faster than you can say "что идет вверх, должно с...

Engadget’s back to school guide 2011: accessories

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Engadget's Back to School guide! We know that this time of year can be pretty annoying and stressful for everyone, so we're here to help out with the heartbreaking process of gadget buying for the school-aged crowd. Today, we've got a slew o...

iPhone N94 prototype’s front assembly leaked, set to be an iPhone 4S?

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:59:00 +0000

As we approach the rumored September or October launch date for the next batch of iPhones, the web's been spiced up with photos of alleged parts for an "N94" iPhone prototype. We've been rather skeptical about them until the above photos landed in o...

Snowspeeder SNES and TIE Fighter N64 show Lucas how it’s done

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:46:31 +0000

No fans can put a smile on our faces the way Star Wars fans can. It's true, only the geekiest of fans will put one and one together, in this case, it's Kevin "CorellianCustoms" Glenn who created two custom console mods. The first one, a Rebel Snowspeed...

Prototype next-gen iPhone parts show same screen size, design as iPhone 4

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:46:00 +0000

By Sam Oliver Published: 11:46 AM EST (08:46 AM PST) Pictures that show a purported next-generation iPhone prototype feature a screen size and design that appears largely identical to the current iPhone 4. The...

Google files trademark for ‘Spot,’ programming language to follow?

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:39:00 +0000

It looks as though our old pal in Mountain View might have its sights set on developing another programming language. Avid coders probably recall the company's Go offering that was announced last year. Now, Google is looking to stake its claim on th...

Android tablet software: a fresh look at Honeycomb app hits and misses

admin — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 15:36:00 +0000

The first Honeycomb-based tablet, the Motorola Xoom, was released towards the end of February. In our review of the device, we highlighted a handful of well-designed applications that fit the form factor. The number of third-party tablet applications f...