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JAL gets twins as Boeing delivers two 787 Dreamliners

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 02:33:00 PDT

There's fashionably late and then there's Boeing 787 Dreamliner late -- something that the folks at Japan Airlines learned firsthand following a three-year delay for the highly anticipated aircraft....

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Sony gets a Kaz-style kick to its corporate guts, emphasizes its oneness

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:57:00 PDT

Kazuo Hirai doesn't officially grab the reins as Sony's CEO and President until April 1st, but in reality he's already at the stirrups. He's making a number of exec-level switches that he hopes will...

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Logitech UE Air Speaker brings AirPlay streaming in April for $400

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 01:00:00 PDT

The AirPlay market doesn't seem to be shrinking anytime soon, giving Logitech ample opportunity to tread on ground already marked by the likes of JBL and Klipsch. This morning, the outfit's...

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Leaked doc indicates T-Mobile could raise 5GB and 10GB data prices on April 4th

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:26:00 PDT

An alleged Magenta-branded memo's managed to find its way out of store lockup and land at the TmoNews offices, revealing some not-so-good news for potential future customers. Per the leaked document,...

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HTC One X for AT&T benchmarked: impressive, most impressive

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 23:22:00 PDT

The One X is not officially here... yet. That hasn't stopped someone from putting the new superphone through the benchmarking wringer, however. Turns out, that dual-core Snapdragon S4 SoC may be all...

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Xbox 360 Comcast, HBO and MLB.tv apps arrive today on consoles used more for video than games

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 22:27:00 PDT

Microsoft has confirmed via multiple mainstream media outlets that today is the day for several more high-profile video apps to appear on its Xbox 360, namely Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv....

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Onkyo intros a new pair of TX-NR AV receivers, prices start at $999

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:34:00 PDT

Shortly after introducing its entry-level TX-NR515 and TX-NR616 receivers, Onkyo is taking the wraps off of a fresh pair of souped-up, pricier AV boxes. Both part of the TX-NR family, the TX-NR717...

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Japanese court orders Google to halt Instant search for suggesting one man be fired

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 19:42:00 PDT

Could Google Instant suggest you out of a job? According to one Japanese man's claims, that search algorithm is precisely what landed him a pink slip and permanent spot on the unemployment line. The...

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Samsung does some awesome face projection to push Galaxy Y Duos (video)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:17:00 PDT

So, imagine that you're Samsung, and you're looking to promote your double-SIMed Galaxy Y Duos smartphone. How to go about it? How about performing a cool light show on some dude's face? That's the...

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They Might Be Giants fans celebrate 'Apollo 18' anniversary with geekiest tribute imaginable

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:12:00 PDT

We love us some They Might Be Giants, and not just because the two Johns took the time to sit down with us for an episode of The Engadget Show last year. Of course, we're not the only ones out there...

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Slick Google Voice integration may not be Sprint exclusive for long

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:17:00 PDT

Despite it's rocky start, we wouldn't blame you for being a little jealous of Sprint's tight integration with Google Voice. Well, the relationship between the two might not be exclusive for much...

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Must See HDTV (March 26th - April 1st)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:36:00 PDT

Game of Thrones HBO's hottest new series is back with a new season, and there should be plenty of action in all forms coming along with it. Whether it's through betrayal, all out warfare or political...

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HTCSense.com to shutter service April 30th, facelift on the way

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:07:00 PDT

Have you linked your personal data to HTCSense.com's cloud? Did you even know that was possible? Well, tough luck Johnny-come-latelies because it's too late now, anyway, as that feature is destined...

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Fisker plans to replace the battery packs on 640 Karma sedans

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 14:32:00 PDT

Fisker Automotive hasn't exactly had the smoothest of launches for its all-electric Karma sedan, and it's now been dealt yet another small setback. As Wired Autopia reports, Fisker now plans to...

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Microsoft releases update to Windows Phone SDK, adds support for 256MB devices

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:36:00 PDT

A 7.1.1 update to the Windows Phone SDK has just hit Microsoft's servers today with tools tailored for Tango's lowered memory support in tow. According to the company's Windows Phone Developer Blog,...

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HTC T328w to be the Wind beneath Chinese consumer wings?

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:04:00 PDT

Invasion of the One S chassis snatchers? That certainly seems to be the case here, as a render and listing for the T328w -- what is supposedly HTC's Wind -- has popped up over on Chinese site, Tenaa....

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Nivio brings the Windows desktop to your iPad and Galaxy Nexus, we go hands-on

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:26:00 PDT

Remember the hoo-hah OnLive cooked over some supposedly fast-and-loose Windows licensing? Well Nivio's been quietly rolling out its own, proudly licensed, version of a cloud-based Windows desktop....

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FTC wants new privacy framework: asks for simple controls, transparent policies

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:49:00 PDT

There's plenty of people bothered by the dossiers of data companies like Facebook and Google can (and do) compile on their users, particularly in places across the pond. Now, the Federal Trade...

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MOG launches iPad app, adds to the list of slate-streaming options

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 11:13:00 PDT

Looking to bring that MOG subscription to your new Apple slate? You're in luck. The music streaming service that has been making headlines over the past week is now getting cozy on the iPad. Via the...

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Archos Arnova A9G3 tablet bares its backside for the FCC

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:46:00 PDT

Tablets have fared far better than smartphones under Ice Cream Sandwich's Lady Liberty embrace. While the market's seen a paucity of smaller-screened Android 4.0 devices, the opposite is true of its...

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Apple's new iPad gains Chinese certification, could head to retail soon

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:13:00 PDT

Apple's newest iPad could be making a trek over to the Orient very soon, if this latest regulatory filing is any indication. As recently as last week, China's Quality Certification Center granted...

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TiVo sues Time Warner Cable, Motorola Mobility in fresh patent assault

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:42:00 PDT

Four days ago TiVo abandoned its protracted patent litigation against Microsoft and we sighed in relief at the idea that people were learning to just get along. Our respite was short lived, however,...

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Engadget Giveaway: win a limited edition Sonos Play:3 and ZoneBridge, courtesy of Sonos!

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:15:00 PDT

We're not settling down after last weekend's crazy pair of giveaways -- in fact, we're just getting started! When it comes to bragging rights, a solid limited edition product to show off can't be...

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HTC partners with Intertrust, buys 20 percent of SyncTV

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:43:00 PDT

It's been a while since we've heard the name SyncTV 'round these parts, but perhaps we'll be seeing a bit more of it now that HTC has a stake in the streaming video company. As part of a deal with...

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The Engadget Show 31: Douglas Rushkoff, Sony, iRobot, MWC and air combat

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 08:00:00 PDT

We're back in our old digs, and boy do we have a lot of show for you. Tim and Brian kick things off in style with a high flying segment involving planes, all-terrain vehicles, a desert sandstorm and...

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Logitech's business webcam is an eye on a stalk, and it's pointin' at you

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:32:00 PDT

Resembling a surveillance unit from a sinister dystopia, Logitech's newest webcam is strictly for the corporate environment only. The BCC950 Conference Cam holds a Carl Zeiss-lensed HD webcam atop a...

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AT&T confirms HTC Titan II to join Lumia 900 on April 8th for $200 (video)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:52:00 PDT

Looking to pick up a Windows Phone handset on Big Blue? You might want to sit tight for a few days. AT&T has just confirmed to us that the HTC Titan II will be hitting the carrier's U.S. stores...

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Sony to add photo editing to PlayStation 3's repertoire this week?

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:37:00 PDT

Limber up those thumbs gaming gurus, because a new challenge may be on its way to your PlayStation 3 console: photo editing. PCWorld is reporting that Sony will be rolling out some new "photo editing...

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Digital Storm launches Aventum range with Cryo-TEC cooling system

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 06:00:00 PDT

The last thing you want when things are getting hot in the battlefield, is for things to start heating-up under your desk too. Digital Storm's been back in the lab, looking for ways to prevent just...

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World demands justice for Galaxy Nexus owner who 'beat' Windows Phone

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:51:00 PDT

Now here's a little righteous indignation to liven up your Monday. It's the sorry and admittedly one-sided tale of Galaxy Nexus-owner Sahas Katta, who claims he beat a "Get Smoked" Windows Phone...

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Nokia Lumia 900 to hit AT&T on April 8th with $100 price tag in tow (video)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:46:00 PDT

Those of you stateside Windows Phone hopefuls just dying to get on the Lumia bandwagon will have a new handset to jump on beginning early next month. AT&T has confirmed to CNET that the Lumia 900...

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Angry Birds Space hits 10 million mark in three days

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 05:28:00 PDT

In its opening weekend (give or take a day or two) Rovio's space-based reinvention has picked up more than 10 million downloads. Presumably assisted by its freebie status on Android devices, Rovio's...

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Hume: the bipedal 'Parkour' robot (video)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:54:00 PDT

A future threatened by wild robotic rottweilers with no humanoid dog-walkers to keep them in check? That must not happen. Fortunately, we'll have a fleet-footed droid named "Hume" to keep us safe:...

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NEC's tactile touchscreen nudges at the future (video)

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:59:00 PDT

A touchscreen's fatal flaw is its lack of feedback: imagine the satisfaction if you could feel those Angry Birds as they flew across the screen. NEC and the Tokyo Institute of Technology wanted a...

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Apple ready to license its nano-SIM design for free, on one not-so-nano condition

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 03:01:00 PDT

If you hadn't heard, there are two rival nano-SIM designs going around, but there's only room for one of them to become an industry standard. Nokia, Motorola and RIM sit together in one corner, and...

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Harry Potter Wizard's Collection brings home all eight movies on a ridiculous 31 discs (video)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:54:00 PDT

Now that all of the Harry Potter movies have been released, Warner Bros. has seen fit to slide them together in one truly epic set. Harry Potter Wizard's Collection spans 31 discs including the...

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ICS upgrade leaks for AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 01:00:00 PDT

We bet that when you decided to skip AT&T's regular Galaxy S II in favor of the 4.5-inch LTE Skyrocket variant, you hadn't counted on being left behind by the ICS wave. But that's what's...

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Huawei hardware won't be part of National Broadband Network, says Australia

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 23:43:00 PDT

Huawei just can't catch a break -- first the US blocks it from being a part of its first responder wireless network, and now, Australia is following suit. According to the Australian Financial...

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How would you change the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus?

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:52:00 PDT

We're big fans of Samsung's work and the prevailing feeling is that the Galaxy Tab 8.9 is the pinnacle of the family. The original 7-incher was too expensive and ran Android 2.2, so we were delighted...

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Engadget Mobile Podcast 131 - 03.25.2012

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:13:00 PDT

This week, the Engadget Mobile Podcast is freer than free 4G and now features 1000% more Sascha Segan. So what are you waiting for, really? Hosts: Myriam Joire (tnkgrl), Brad Molen, Joseph...

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Square's Card Case rechristened 'Pay with Square,' is first to bring geo-fenced hands-free payments to Android

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:33:00 PDT

You might know Square for accepting payments on your smartphone via a cute dongle, but you're probably less familiar with its second offshoot, Card Case -- a separate app that has enabled hands-free...

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Inhabitat's Week in Green: supersonic biplane, urban algae farm and magnetic tattoos

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 17:26:00 PDT

Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green developments and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green. Energy-efficient transportation soared to new heights...

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Refresh Roundup: week of March 19th, 2012

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 16:14:00 PDT

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so...

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Switched On: Tablets are toys. No, really.

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 14:30:00 PDT

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. Ever since the tablet market exploded, we've seen we've seen a wide range of designs find both success and failure....

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Major ISPs agree to FCC's code of conduct on botnets, DNS attacks

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 13:13:00 PDT

The FCC's campaign to secure the internet gained new momentum last week, when a group of major ISPs signed on to a new code of conduct aimed at mitigating cybercrime. Adopted by the FCC's...

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AT&T Labs, Carnegie Mellon research haptic-feedback steering wheel for turn-by-turn directions

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:56:00 PDT

A force-feedback steering wheel. It's quite literally the stuff of racing games, and AT&T labs, along with Carnegie Mellon, is researching the possibly of throwing similar tech into your...

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What do Samsung and Phones 4u have to show the UK on March 30th?

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 09:08:00 PDT

We're not saying this could be the date-of-reveal for the Galaxy S III, but we also can't say it's not. What we can surmise, however, is that either Samsung or UK retailer Phones 4u (possibly both)...

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Harry Potter Wizards Collection brings home all eight movies on a ridiculous 31 discs (video)

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 07:54:00 PDT

Sky Anytime+ now available via all broadband providers

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 04:22:00 PDT

We knew it was coming, but now it's finally landed. Yep, those Sky+HD subscribers who get their internet from elsewhere are now free wander into the formerly fortified town of Anytime+. For the first...

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NRG to bring 200 fast-charging EV stations to the Golden State, pump $100 million into CA infrastructure

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 01:35:00 PDT

Way back before NRG was making electric DeLoreans and building solar power plants, it co-owned a slew of power facilities in California with Dynegy -- an energy outfit that got caught up in a...

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Could Fido be joining the Canadian LTE club?

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 21:57:00 PDT

Those of you living north of the border have a few LTE options already, but could we see one more being added to the list? Depending on how that murky image above is to be understood, then maybe we...

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Ask Engadget: using an iPad as a remote viewfinder?

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:55:00 PDT

We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from is from William who is looking for an...

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Instagram opens signup page for Android port, release date still unknown

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:41:00 PDT

It's no secret that one of the most popular apps to ever hit the App Store will soon be coming to Android, and if you'd prefer to be one of the very first on your block to be notified... well,...

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XBMC Eden officially steps out of beta, available for download now

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 17:12:00 PDT

Been snacking on popcorn with the beta build of XBMC 11.0 Eden since it got released last December? If, you'll be pleased know that the full-on release version is now officially available for...

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Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:27:00 PDT

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, we've spotted the Lumia 610 in...

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World's largest telescope underway, scientists definitely observe big bang

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 14:10:00 PDT

Once again astronomers are observing formative explosions, but this time a little bit closer to home. Three million cubic feet of planet earth is being blasted from the Chilean Andes as work on what...

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Chrome OS coming to ARM?

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 11:36:00 PDT

Many moons ago, Google made it quite clear we wouldn't be seeing its browser-based OS on any tablets or phones, but it never said Chrome OS wouldn't run on devices powered by similar silicon. In...

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Apogee MiC review

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 10:00:00 PDT

It's no secret that a few of us here at Engadget HQ have an affinity for mobile recording tech. Perhaps you could blame some of our fledgling amateur music careers, but at any rate, we love to get...

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Huawei Fusion hits AT&T's GoPhone lineup, prepaid Gingerbread for $125 (update)

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:17:00 PDT

Hey, not everyone needs a bunch-of-core superphone tied down to a two-year contract, so it's always nice to have some solid prepaid options, right? If you shook your head yes to that, you'll be...

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RIM putting BlackBerry 10 test units in developers' hands in May

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 08:36:00 PDT

It's telling, perhaps, when a VP for your company uses the word "finally" while discussing plans to release test models for your upcoming mobile operating system -- but it's certainly a pretty...

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Chevrolet replacing 120-volt power cords on most Volt automobiles

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 05:43:00 PDT

If you're one of the 10,000 or so folks who pay insurance on a Chevrolet Volt, you may have a new cable coming your way. According to The Detroit News and Yahoo! Autos, General Motors will soon be...

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Epic Mickey 2 controllers invoke the power of the brush, are made for you and me

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 03:28:00 PDT

Do you like your M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E with a side of eXtreme? So do the developers at Junction Point, which is why a sequel to the mouse's first Epic is on its way. But the impending release of that...

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Huawei Fusion arrives hits AT&T's GoPhone lineup, prepaid Gingerbread for $125

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:17:00 PDT

Huawei Fusion arrives at AT&T, lets you Go prepaid with Gingerbread for $125

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 01:17:00 PDT

NVIDIA CEO suggests Kepler GPUs could be headed to future 'superphones'

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 22:54:00 PDT

NVIDIA looking for a piece of next-generation smartphones shouldn't come as much of a surprise to anyone, but CEO Jen-Hsun Huang dropped a few details in a recent email to staffers that's sure to...

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Motorola Connected Home Gateway home automation all-in-one hits the FCC with Verizon tags

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:33:00 PDT

We first got our eyes on Motorola's Connected Home Gateway home automation box during CES 2012, and now that it's passed through the FCC it should be ready to do its all-in-one magic in real...

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Permoveh personal vehicle prototype can travel sideways, diagonally (video)

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 18:58:00 PDT

We've seen all sorts of great ideas to assist with personal mobility, and we think this prototype is up there with the rest of them. The Permoveh (from Personal Mobile Vehicle) was developed by...

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US Army debuts app marketplace prototype: iOS first, Android coming soon

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:33:00 PDT

The promise of an Army app store has been bandied about for quite a while now, but it looks like it's slowly becoming a reality. The US Army has today officially announced a prototype of the Army...

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FCC Fridays: March 23, 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 16:00:00 PDT

We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't...

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Xbox 360's Comcast Xfinity TV app in beta testing, won't count against data caps when it launches

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:33:00 PDT

We're still waiting for the Comcast Xfinity TV app to appear on our Xbox 360 dashboards, but word is its beta tests have expanded to cover more Microsoft and Comcast employees, and it could launch as...

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Rdio inks deal to license UK music, but doesn't offer up a visit date

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 14:01:00 PDT

One of those other music subscription services has inched towards British shores, announcing a licensing deal with PRS for Music, a not-for-profit organization representing around 85,000 songwriters...

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Apple updates iTunes Movie Trailers app, lets your Retina watch high-res teasers

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:25:00 PDT

Following in the steps of apps like Kindle, Evernote, Vimeo and most recently Netflix, Apple's Movie Trailers app has been on the receiving end of a Retina-friendly refresh. Version 1.1 doesn't...

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Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast at 5PM ET, with special guest Sascha Segan!

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 13:01:00 PDT

We enjoy having special guests on the podcast from time to time, because it's nice to get a unique perspective on some of the latest happenings in the world of mobile. And we think you'll be happy...

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MOG opens its doors to Windows with new desktop application

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:46:00 PDT

Been aching to get your MOG on, now that music streaming service is all over the news, after all that acquisition talk? The proposition just got a bit easier with the introduction of a new...

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Insert Coin: Galileo, the remote control camera from the men behind the Gorillapod

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:33:00 PDT

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject...

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Engadget Podcast 286 - 03.23.2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:08:00 PDT

We'd normally use this space to give you a little insight into what might happen on this week's edition of the Engadget Podcast but if you're reading this, you probably already know, and Tim's not...

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Sony VAIO VCC111 Chromebook passes through FCC, Chrome OS flies its flag

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:41:00 PDT

Wondering if Chrome OS has a future? Wonder no more. After Samsung and Acer ushered out Chromebooks of their own following Google I/O 2011, it looks as if Sony's planning to usher in one of its own...

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Toshiba AT200 review

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:00:00 PDT

This waif of a tablet certainly took its sweet time getting here. We first laid eyes on this lightweight beauty last August and while it still hasn't landed in the US just yet (under the guise of the...

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Digital gaming soars nine percent, still knows nothing of rarity value

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:36:00 PDT

It's already chewed up some big names on the retail scene, but the game-downloading trend shows no sign of being sated. Fresh figures from market research firm NPD show that American digital game...

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TiVo Premiere 500GB coming Sunday along with lower prices for service, XL and Elite DVRs

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 10:15:00 PDT

The new TiVo Premiere featuring an upgraded 500GB hard drive (65 percent more hours of HD storage than the old 320GB unit) that we spotted this morning is official, and will start shipping March 25th...

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Nokia goes bullet time on snowboarders, the '90s wants its culture back (video)

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:41:00 PDT

Nokia's been an annual fixture at the Open Snowboarding Championships for a few years. While one gets sponsorship dollars, the other gleans a slice of snow sport cool. At this year's event, Nokia...

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Engadget Primed: Camera metering explained

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:00:00 PDT

Primed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day -- we dig deep into each topic's history and how it benefits our lives. You can follow the series here. Looking to suggest a...

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PSA: Get your new iPad today in Austria, Ireland, Mexico and many other places

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:41:00 PDT

If your homeland wasn't part of the initial iPad roll out we've got good news -- today is the day for iOS tabletry. Maybe. The latest slab of Retina display-equipped machinery out of Cupertino is...

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High-res Mountain Lion art could point to Retina Macs in 2012

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:09:00 PDT

Apple developers test-driving the latest Mountain Lion (10.8) release may have noticed some higher-res graphics erroneously popping up in "unexpected places," such as the double-size phone icon that...

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NVIDIA's GTX 680 tested in SLI and multi-display modes, loses some of its lead

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:41:00 PDT

Just hours after our review round-up of the new GeForce GTX 680 graphics card yesterday, a Dutch site has managed to test multiple cards in different (but invariably exorbitant) SLI modes. One of the...

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Visualized: Space Needle slingshot readies 35-foot Angry Bird for launch

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 07:11:00 PDT

If it doesn't make it, we can just hit restart, yeah? [Photo credit: Rod Mar]Visualized: Space Needle slingshot readies 35-foot Angry Bird for launch originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Mar...

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China Unicom says partnering with Apple was a good thing, we feign surprise

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:41:00 PDT

China Unicom saw a 14 percent bump in profits for 2011, with company execs attributing much of that gain to its exclusivity deal on the iPhone. Despite the increased income, China's second largest...

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Distro Issue 33 takes on Apple's new iPad -- Now in HD!

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 06:15:00 PDT

Late last week, Apple unleashed its new iPad on the world, and in this issue of Distro we'll let our review of the high-res tablet loose on you. While the iPad may be out in front in terms of sales...

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What if trees could be used as batteries?

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:43:00 PDT

Yes, our bark-skinned friends are nice and beautiful and we shouldn't mess with them too much. But here's the thing: we already chop them down for paper, so why not use their spare woody meat for...

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Carpathia wants to delete orphaned Megaupload data, pay the bills

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 05:11:00 PDT

The Federal shut down of Megaupload did more than jail its founders, scare its competitors and worry its users -- it also left Carpathia Hosting footing a $9,000 a day bill. The outfit previously...

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Intel leaks: ValleyView chip could bring 4x graphics boost to netbooks in 2013

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:21:00 PDT

One of many reasons to still be excited about Ivy Bridge is the integrated HD4000 graphics, which are zippy enough to handle Skyrim at modest settings. Desktoppers may not be so enthused if they...

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Angry Birds Space won't land on Windows Phone, Redmond gets no stars (Updated: OK, maybe it will)

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:01:00 PDT

While no doubt swathes of Android and iOS users have experienced massive productivity slumps since Angry Birds Space came out this week, Windows Phone owners will be left staring at their...

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SugarSync 3.0 hits the iPad with revamped interface

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 03:47:00 PDT

Cloud storage provider SugarSync has already rolled out an updated version of its Android app this month, but it's now already back again with a major new release for iPad users. That comes in the...

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Western Union debuts WUPay digital platform, misses the point of convenience entirely

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 02:53:00 PDT

Modernization's not for everyone -- just take a look at Western Union. That 19th century institution's finally getting its virtual act together, introducing a new digital payments platform today,...

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Griffin's Helo TC Assault helicopter now on sale, gives you yet another way to annoy co-workers

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:52:00 PDT

It was way back at CES when Griffin's Helo TC Assualt chopper first landed on our radar, and now it's set for retail takeoff. Remember the original TC we played with last summer? This...

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TiVo Premiere DVRs may get more storage soon, $149 500GB units appear for preorders

Fri, 23 Mar 2012 00:47:00 PDT

Just like the initial run of TiVo Premiere DVRs two years ago, it appears that a refreshed version has been spotted at retail prior to any official announcement from the company. TiVo may be waiting...

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Congressmen ask devs of 34 iOS apps about user privacy

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 23:41:00 PDT

In the wake of the Path address book fiasco, Congressmen Henry Waxman (D-CA) and G.K. Butterfield (D-NC) have followed up their initial query to Apple about privacy issues by contacting the people...

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8-bit Mad Men Choose Your Own Adventure looks awesome, is awesome (video)

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:34:00 PDT

Hearing "8-bit", "Mad Men", and "choose your own adventure" all in one sentence is a bit too much for us to handle. But yes, that's very much what we have here. So, if you just can't hold out those...

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Nokia releases Play To beta, updates Music app for Windows Phone

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:19:00 PDT

To follow its announcement of updated Nokia Drive, Maps and Transport apps (and not to forget Creative Studio), the firm in Finland now has two more servings of software to crow about for its Lumia...

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Leica's M9-P to be offered in unicorn-guise, $31,770 and Japan-only

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:32:00 PDT

Currently drowning in more cash than sense? Do you also call the land of the rising sun home? Excellent, as we've found the perfect camera just for you: the elusive white variant of Leica's M9-P....

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