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- LightSquared faces Congressional hearing over proposed 4G network, submits revised plan
- Samsung Galaxy S II now shipping for $100 in America... on Alaska's GCI
- Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers
- LG Thrill 4G review
- Vodafone Xone R&D center opens its doors in Silicon Valley, wants to help startups grow
- ZTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot does CDMA in US, GSM abroad
- Xbox Live Fall 2011 Dashboard update preview: Bing search, voice control, and a Metro overhaul
- HTC Vigor hits the FCC with a dose of Verizon LTE
- Engadget giveaway: win a white T-Mobile G2x prototype!
- Engadget Podcast 255 - 09.09.2011
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| LightSquared faces Congressional hearing over proposed 4G network, submits revised plan Posted: 09 Sep 2011 11:11 AM PDT  The LightSquared Express rolled in to Washington yesterday, where the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology held a hearing on the company's proposed 4G LTE network and its potential impact on GPS systems. According to some, the ramifications could be disastrous. David Applegate, associate director of natural hazards at the US Geological Survey, told legislators that interference with GPS mechanisms would make it more difficult for authorities to predict floods, landslides and volcanic eruptions, with a representative from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration adding that LightSquared's ground-based mobile network would pose challenges to weather forecasters, as well. The Department of Transportation also chimed in, telling the committee that the network would likely have an effect on systems used to prevent train collisions and, like other administration witnesses, called for further testing. LightSquared Executive Vice President Jeffrey Carlisle, meanwhile, defended his company's proposal, pointing to an amended version submitted to the FCC on Wednesday. In the revised document, LightSquared offered to reduce the network's power levels further, while providing a stable signal for GPS augmentation services to use at higher frequencies. "This is not a zero-sum game," Carlisle said, adding that only 500,000 to 750,000 high-end GPS services would be affected by LightSquared's low-frequency alternative (which, the company claims, will cost an additional $100 million to implement). Any interference issues, he continued, stem from pre-existing receiver problems that the GPS industry should've addressed by now. Most of the lawmakers sitting on the panel acknowledged the need to establish broader wireless coverage, but stressed the importance of doing so without jeopardizing critical transit and emergency response systems, with some calling for additional testing. Carlisle countered that previous tests have provided sufficient feedback, but ultimate approval lies in the hands of the FCC, which has not yet offered a timetable for its decision. Hit up the source link to read LightSquared's revised proposal, in its entirety. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Samsung Galaxy S II now shipping for $100 in America... on Alaska's GCI Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:55 AM PDT  [Thanks, Joshua] | ||||||||||||||||||
| Kaleidescape adds iPad control, ultrawidescreen support to its media servers Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:35 AM PDT  Take Control of Your Movies with the Kaleidescape App for iPad Your Collection of Blu-ray Discs, DVDs and CDs at Your Fingertips INDIANAPOLIS, IN; CEDIA EXPO - September 7, 2011 - Kaleidescape, Inc., the market leader in movie servers, today announced the Kaleidescape App for iPad, which introduces an exceptional new way to browse and select movies and music on a Kaleidescape System using an iPad. The free app offers the convenience of browsing without interrupting playback, so you can guide your guests through the best moments in your collection. For one example, you can filter instantly by actor, director, or genre, so that while friends and family enjoy the famous Dead Parrot sketch, you can select another great John Cleese scene. Or just select any room to see what's playing or even start another movie. "Using the iPad app, I can see what the kids are watching no matter where I am in the home," said Denise M., mother of three and Kaleidescape System owner." I can even see how much longer the movie will play, and when it's over, I can pick something else for them to watch." "I no longer need to be in front of the television to fully control the system," said David Daniels of Electronic Systems Consultants in Aspen, CO. "For one thing, I can be outside, by the pool, picking out music. And if I like what's playing, I can easily save it to play it again later." "Indianapolis is a special place for Kaleidescape. It was here that we won the Electronic Lifestyles award for Best Video Product when we launched the Kaleidescape System eight years ago," said Michael Malcolm, Founder, Chairman, and CEO. "We're excited to be back here with our biggest lineup ever, especially our new Kaleidescape-designed iPad app that lives up to our reputation for simple user interfaces." The Kaleidescape App for iPad will be available worldwide on the App Store late in the fourth quarter of this year. Kaleidescape Delivers Ultimate 2.35 Widescreen Experience Enjoy your 2.35 Theater without Mode Switches or Lens Movements INDIANAPOLIS, IN; CEDIA EXPO - September 7, 2011 - Kaleidescape, Inc., the market leader in movie servers, today announced CinemaScape, optimizing the viewing experience in 2.35 projection home theaters. Until now, switching between aspect ratios usually required a mode switch and movement of an anamorphic lens. CinemaScape eliminates this disruptive glitch by performing the necessary video processing. "Now it's a fluid and seamless experience when I'm exploring my collection of movies," said Eric Schmidt, Founder and President of Sound and Vision in Willowbrook, IL. "With the Kaleidescape System I can jump around instantly, reliving memorable scenes and watching songs from different concerts, and with CinemaScape the experience is even more spectacular." The Kaleidescape System's award-winning onscreen user interface can now take advantage of the entire 2.35 screen. The result is a movie covers view with twelve more movies, and a movie list view that shows the title, actors, director, genre, year of release, MPAA rating and runtime all at once. "2.35 screens are found in most of today's high-end home theaters, including 26 of the 29 projects contending for the 2011 Electronic Lifestyles awards," said Michael Malcolm, Founder, Chairman, and CEO. "CinemaScape provides an unrivaled experience for these installations, with seamless transitions between content of different aspect ratios and a user interface that takes advantage of the entire screen." CinemaScape will be demonstrated in an immersive theater setting in booth #2629 at CEDIA EXPO 2011 in Indianapolis, IN from September 8-10, 2011. It will be included in a KEAOS software update during Q4 2011, which will be distributed automatically to Kaleidescape Systems via the Internet. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Posted: 09 Sep 2011 10:00 AM PDT  We get it. Few people want to spend their hard-earned cash on a gimmick. But like any other phone with a defining feature, there's more to this glasses-free 3D handset than meets the eye (pun intended). And after peering under the hood and seeing what the Thrill is capable of, there's a possibility this phone can hold its own against the competition in the same price range ($100 on AT&T). How does it differ from its European counterpart? Does the phone's 3D match up against Sprint's contribution? And how does this handset perform apart from that extra D? Join us as we dig through all three dimensions to get to the root of the Thrill 4G. Hardware and softwareTalk about a spitting image of the LG Optimus 3D. Don't get us wrong, we were expecting the Thrill 4G to be incredibly similar to its global counterpart, of course -- we just didn't believe it would be that close. We expect US carriers to take a handset popular in other parts of the world, tweak its design, change the UI and essentially turn it into a completely different phone. Interestingly enough, we found it difficult to find any significant variations at all between the twins aside from a few minor adjustments. On the outside, the only distinguishable difference is the AT&T logo printed on the back. Nothing else. Nada. Zilch. Even after swimming all the way across the pond, the device remains just as chunky as ever, weighing in at 5.93 ounces (168g), and its dimensions size up at 5.07 x 2.68 x 0.47 inches (128.8 x 68 x 11.9mm). Both versions of the Optimus 3D offer the same 4.3-inch 800 x 480 display, indistinguishable hardware buttons and ports, identical camera placement... the list goes on. The internals of the Thrill are carbon-copied as well: they both run off the same 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 CPU, 512MB of RAM, and a 1,500mAh battery, and pair of 5MP rear cameras for 3D capture (with 1.3MP front-facing). The Thrill's software doesn't stray too far from its lookalike, either. Unfortunately, that includes the firmware -- despite AT&T's promise to bump every member of its 2011 Android lineup to Gingerbread, this one is shipping with Froyo (Android 2.2) installed. We're sure a forthcoming update is in the works -- in fact, we're counting on it -- but in the meantime customers will be committing themselves to a brand new device with an antiquated OS. The carrier's also chosen to Rethink Possible by throwing in bloatware and a small handful of UI tweaks so tiny that they're only noticeable when doing a direct side-by-side comparison. As for the distinct qualities this Froyo-based phone may possess apart from the Optimus 3D, there are a small few we could see. As we alluded to, the Thrill 4G doesn't skimp on the preloaded apps -- the usual suite of AT&T services apply, as well as Kindle, YPmobile, Polaris Office, Qik Lite and Let's Golf 2 (we have a strong suspicion that nobody's actually played the first game in the series). The device also offers the stock Android keyboard in addition to LG's customized version. An in-depth look at the global edition's hardware and software can be found in our Optimus 3D review, so head over to see all the extra details. 3D Okay, we'll come right out and say it: 3D still feels like a gimmick. Not everyone drinks the three-dimensional Kool-aid, and even we have mixed feelings when it comes to the subject. Disregarding the polarizing effect it has on all of us, the phone's talents in this area were the most fun for us to review simply because it's a truly unique spec that's offered by only one rival in the US of A: the HTC EVO 3D. Naturally, the two are destined to lock horns with each other, as they're the only handsets that offer this defining feature. Which one comes out as conqueror? Is there even a clear winner? We took both phones for a spin to get a full side-by-side comparison; interestingly enough, the unique quality the Thrill and EVO share are actually significantly different. Let's explore how. Both devices offer glaringly obvious differences in this category. For starters, the EVO offers a two-stage shutter button and a hardware toggle that allows you to easily switch between 2D and 3D modes whenever you feel the need to get another angle. The Thrill? Oh, it has something that looks an awful lot like a shutter button -- complete with "3D" inscribed in plain sight -- but it carries the burden of two separate roles, neither of which involve taking the picture. In the camera app, this button acts as the 2D / 3D toggle switch; outside of the camera, however, it takes you to a 3D menu screen that offers your various three-dimensional apps in the form of a Sense 3.0-esque carousel (more on that in a moment). The camera is one of the menu options, but alas, it's one more step between you and snapping a picture.  The Thrill 4G's 3D menu can come in handy... sometimes. As we mentioned before, you're taken into a carousel that attempts to make use of the glasses-free parallax barrier display by having the selection "float" above the screen. You can choose between the camera, gallery, games and apps, YouTube and a 3D guide. Having these options incorporated into one cleverly designed folder is nice, but we doubt it's essential enough to dedicate an entire physical button to its cause; the same menu can be accessed by a default icon on your home screen, should you have the desire to check it out. No such feature exists on the EVO, though every option is still accessible in one way or another through the phone's app tray (YouTube 3D vids, for instance, are viewable in the regular app). In addition to the hardware buttons, the EVO 3D also has a camera quick-access button on the lock screen. When a really opportune moment comes along -- as it often does -- drag the camera into the ring at the bottom of the screen, and you're in. The Thrill, on the other hand, doesn't have such an option; your best alternative is to put the camera app icon on your home screen. That's not a terrible thing, obviously, but it's one extra step in the process -- a step that the EVO can easily bypass. Viewing 3D images and videos can be a completely different experience on each device, and we can't say with a surety that one was better than the other. Shots taken with the EVO had a much more realistic appearance that make it appear as though the image really is popping out of the screen -- if you can align your eyes with the screen at the precise angle, that is. The Thrill, on the other hand, offers a broader angle and more variable distance by which you can achieve the 3D effect, but it takes a more "layered" approach; instead of the image sticking out of the screen, it's as if one section of the picture has been pulled out of the picture slightly and is simply floating. It still has that third-dimension feel, but we could definitely tell a difference. Check out the galleries below to see for yourself; if you don't have a 3D display to view them on, however, you'll want to have a pair of glasses handy. Of course, those who're wondering why the two phones contrast so much need only turn the devices over and look at the cameras' intra-axial distance -- the amount of space between each set of lenses. The EVO's lenses are farther apart than the Thrill's, which gives the former a hyperstereo effect. In other words, the greater distance results in a greater perceived depth and an enhanced 3D experience -- not to mention a higher potential of eye strain and the infamous headaches that oftentimes go along with viewing 3D content. The Thrill 4G has a couple tricks up its sleeve: first, it can take standard 2D images and tack on a third D, a feat that's almost a little too easy to accomplish. All you need to do is view the picture in the gallery and press the "3D" toggle switch button on the right side of the phone. The converted images don't turn out as well as those shot in 3D, as we expected, but we'll likely see the concept spread to devices with 2D-only cameras (such as the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S) and improve upon its quality over time. The other unique feature thrown into the camera is a 3D intensity filter to adjust the image once it's captured and viewed in the gallery. Interestingly enough, we also discovered that the Thrill simply refuses to snap 3D shots with the flash on. We searched through every little setting we could find, and still were unable to make this work. Taking low-light shots with the EVO, on the other hand, was much more enjoyable since the 3D feature offered easy access to the phone's flash. Another question arises as to how these 3D images are saved, as two formats -- MPO and JPS -- are commonly used. JPS images are typically easier to view and edit than MPO because they place the left and right pictures side-by-side into one singular JPEG containing additional metadata. The EVO offers you a choice between both in the settings, while the Thrill automatically snaps the shot in JPS and gives you the option to convert to MPO directly on the phone. Both devices shoot third-dimension video in HD at 720p and 30fps. In comparing the two flicks side by side, we determined that the EVO produced smoother 3D video and had slightly better audio. Unfortunately, we were left unimpressed with the Thrill's video performance (despite its ability to capture 720p 3D and 1080p 2D), as we noticed we couldn't create a smooth movie to save our life -- we had to double-check the settings to make sure we were recording on the highest setting, because it just didn't look like it was playing in true HD. Finally, the audio was just a tad rougher than it was on the EVO. They may look the same on the spec sheet (1080p 2D video on the Thrill excepted), but the video performance was decidedly better on the EVO. Thrill 3D Sample EVO 3D Sample Even though the Thrill has a few clever features that you won't find on the EVO 3D, we'd have to call the latter device the winner in this three-dimensional shootout; it offers a more realistic 3D appearance, gives consistent quality and has easy-to-use hardware buttons that proved to be too much of a frustration on the Thrill 4G. 2DWith such a crazy unique feature like 3D thrown into the phone, we're not entirely shocked that the regular, plain vanilla 2D camera isn't as good as most other top-of-the-line handsets equipped with dual-core CPUs. Sure, the pair of 5 megapixel image snappers aren't the pits, but LG isn't exactly known for putting the highest quality sensors in its mobile devices. As with the Optimus 3D, the Thrill takes satisfactory pictures in most settings, with one exception: the automatic exposure appeared to have difficulty making adjustments in direct sunlight, causing several washed-out photos in an inconsistent manner. As an upside, pictures taken on cloudy days or under the cover of trees were actually very good, macro shots turned out fantastic and images in low light scenarios were average -- let's just say your images of that sunset on the beach won't be getting re-tweeted. The camera has the usual settings you'd come to expect in a feature-packed phone. It delivers the typical suite of scene modes, white balance effects and focus options for macro, continuous focus and face tracking, and even offers custom exposure settings to help improve those paltry noonday shots. It also offers touch-to-autofocus (only for 2D mode). Notably lacking, however, are ISO adjustments and panoramic shot options. PerformanceNevermind for a moment that the Thrill feels like a gimmick with its 3D capabilities. Forget -- just for a little while -- that its 2D and video qualities are somewhat lacking, and that the phone's running on software in desperate need of being updated. The device is a powerhouse, thanks primarily to its 1GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 CPU and 512MB of dual-channel RAM. Seldom did we have any issues with the system lagging or delaying as a result of our multitasking, which involves emails, Twitter, using the browser with Flash, playing games and so on. It was incredibly responsive and didn't crash a single time during our tests.
Of the above benchmarks, there's one in particular that stands out the most: the Thrill 4G's Sunspider speeds zoomed right past the HTC EVO 3D and didn't bother waving goodbye. In fact, we typically don't see devices register a score beneath 4,000 when using the stock Android browser -- a feat we saw the Droid Bionic achieve-- yet this device consistently passed that milestone. Additionally, Quadrant and Nenamark also cranked out very respectable results, with Linpack and Neocore ranking not far behind. Its stellar performance is great news, of course, until we consider the phone's battery life. It may perform like a top-notch handset, but you can't enjoy it for very long. The Thrill lasted barely over four hours in our video rundown test, and we weren't able to get much more than ten with moderate usage (emailing, social networking, occasionally calling and taking 2D / 3D pictures and videos). Needless to say, you'll want to become good friends with the task manager and pay it a visit regularly. Lastly, the call and audio quality was very similar to the Optimus 3D, with reception almost consistently one bar above an iPhone 3GS tested on the same network. Voices, much like its lookalike, were loud though slightly tinny, and calls were pleasant otherwise. Wrap-up Reviewing the Thrill 4G was essentially a complete rehash of the LG Optimus 3D, with the obvious exception of AT&T branding and price ($100 with a two-year commitment). While we didn't notice a large improvement over the global model to rate it a different score, we're willing to give major brownie points since it's a high-performance phone offered at a reasonable cost. This is one of the least expensive dual-core handsets on the market, and its overall performance is outstanding for the price point. Sadly, the phone's still a small step behind the EVO in 3D capturing abilities but it's not a disappointment by any means. We were, however, let down by its miserable battery life. You may be tempted to consider the Thrill a niche product, and rightfully so. After all, there's no mistaking that it is -- first and foremost -- a 3D camera hunkered inside a phone. But in exchange for a Benjamin, you're getting a decent dual-core device that uses good (but not great) components throughout the remainder of the phone. Whether or not you approve of this pioneer's adventure into unexplored territories, you could do far worse than the Thrill 4G. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vodafone Xone R&D center opens its doors in Silicon Valley, wants to help startups grow Posted: 09 Sep 2011 09:41 AM PDT   Dante Cesa contributed to this report. VODAFONE LAUNCHES THE VODAFONE XONE™ R&D CENTER IN SILICON VALLEY New facility designed to take innovative concepts through rapid testing process to potential high-volume production Redwood City, CA. September 8, 2011 -- Vodafone, one of the world's largest mobile communications companies by revenue, today announced the launch of its Silicon Valley integrated R&D Center, Vodafone Xone™. Under the Vodafone Xone™ program Vodafone, with 382 million customers in more than 30 countries, will provide technical expertise, potential financial assistance, logistical support and facilities to help promising US technology companies gain a fast track into proof-of-concept trials across Vodafone's global network. As Vodafone's first fully integrated mobile R&D center in Silicon Valley, Vodafone Xone™ is intended to: · identify and qualify innovative technologies from start-ups, R&D labs, universities and venture capital portfolios with the potential to deliver new and innovative products and services to Vodafone's global customer base; · provide selected companies with commercial feedback. Companies will be offered support from the Vodafone Xone™ team of professionals whose expertise spans business development, network and device architecture, consumer electronics, payment and billing mechanisms, data analytics and content delivery. Up to 24 companies are able to use on-site office and test space within Vodafone Xone™; · test products and services in the Vodafone Xone™ test and development lab, a fully functional replica of Vodafone's global networks including a protected environment for developers to test solutions. Capabilities include 2G/3G/LTE radio and an Internet Protocol (IP) network together with access to the IP service framework IP Multimedia Subsystem. The lab is interconnected via a dedicated backbone to Vodafone's European networks. Vodafone Xone™ is also closely aligned with Verizon's Innovation Centers in San Francisco and Waltham, Mass., giving select companies access to Verizon Wireless's development 4G LTE network, the high-speed, next-generation platform common to both Vodafone and Verizon Wireless, as well as additional collaboration resources; · assess options for strategic investments in start ups via Vodafone Group's corporate venture capital arm - Vodafone Ventures. Siavash Alamouti, director of Vodafone Group Research and Development said: "Vodafone Xone™ offers Silicon Valley start-ups access to more than a third of a billion customers in more than 30 countries around the world. We're excited about this opportunity to share our scale and global expertise with the brightest and best the valley has to offer." Fay Arjomandi, Vodafone R&D's Head of US/China said, "As an entrepreneur myself, I'm very excited about the opportunity to enable innovations that are directly relevant to Vodafone's global customer base. I'm looking forward to providing other entrepreneurs with the tools and support that will help them bring their ideas to life." The Vodafone Xone™ team is set to organize and host a range of collaborative events including seminars, and other initiatives aimed at attracting new technologies into the program. For further details please go to www.vodafone.com/xone | ||||||||||||||||||
| ZTE Sprint International Mobile Hotspot does CDMA in US, GSM abroad Posted: 09 Sep 2011 09:22 AM PDT  We love mobile wireless hotspots, and we especially love when they work internationally -- which until today, has left Sprint's CDMA/WiMAX devices out of the mix. This latest variant gives some love to the world traveling crowd, however, with domestic support for EVDO Rev A, and international support for GSM/GRPS/EDGE as well as WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA. There's no word on what you'll expect to pay for your data abroad, but Sprint does include an "unlocked SIM" in the box, along with international power adapters. A built-in display indicates battery life and connectivity, so you know when the device is ready to beam the web to up to five WiFi devices on CDMA, or a single device while roaming on GSM. Available now, the hotspot will run you $50 after a $50 rebate and with a two-year contract, provides a range of up to 130 feet, and can pump out a wireless signal for up to four hours (sadly WiMAX is not supported). Jump past the break for the lowdown from Sprint. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot fact sheet Sprint's First CDMA/GSM International Mobile Hotspot Extend your mobile broadband experience and break away from today's fixed Wi-Fi locations in the U.S. and while traveling abroad. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE allows you to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously while on CDMA – including laptops, music players, gaming devices, and cameras – through a single wireless connection and also gives international mobile broadband access via GSM too. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE is portable, compact and secure, providing "connector-less" Mobile Broadband access. KEY FEATURES · Universal Wi-Fi compatibility · Provides mobile broadband access to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices while on CDMA and 1 Wi-Fi enabled device while in GSM · Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector or software installation · Compatible with Windows® 7, Vista ®, XP®, Macintosh® Linux · Wi-Fi 802.11b/g · Web UI for customized settings and security · External display indicating data transfer and battery condition · World Mode – device comes with a pre-installed, unlocked SIM card that is both WCDMA and GSM capable · Multiple country adapters for easy charging in international outlets included in box · Wi-Fi range up to 131 feet SPECIFICATIONS · Dimensions: 3.92" x 2.11" x .55" · Weight: 2.8 oz. · Connection: Wireless or Micro USB for tethering · EVDO REV A capable domestically and GSM/GRPS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA capable while roaming internationally · Frequency: 800/1900MHz; 850/900/1800/1900MHz; 900/1900/2100MHz · Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7625 · Standard 1500 mAH Li-Ion Battery, up to 4 hours of active use time. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Xbox Live Fall 2011 Dashboard update preview: Bing search, voice control, and a Metro overhaul Posted: 09 Sep 2011 09:00 AM PDT  User interface  The pseudo-cross-bar navigation of today's Xbox 360 dashboard is gone, replaced by a logical extension of last year's dashboard update -- that is, more Metro. Whereas the current dashboard spreads your channel content across a row of large panels, the fall update allots only a single screen of real-estate per category. Despite the new layout's single-screen confinement, it feels more refined than cramped. The entirety of a category's options are upfront and ripe for the picking, without the need to sort through a lengthy list of options. Most section layouts consist of a single large tile cycling through "spotlight" content surrounded by an assortment of smaller tiles hosting the category's primary functions or popular apps. A row of categories headline the top of the screen, placing games, social, and other sections between the new Bing search feature and the console's settings page. Some of the familiar categories have been renamed, and are sprinkled with new features. "My Xbox," for instance, is now "Home," and sports a handy "Quickplay" button similar to the the current Dash's "Quick Launch," listing not only recently played games, but apps (such as Netflix) as well. The new UI invokes a tablet-esque interface, and and feels very much like how we imagine a Windows 8 tablet might. It's almost as if the design team simply tipped a Windows Phone on its side and tossed in a dash of old-school Zune for good measure. Although the new look failed to peak our interest at E3, seeing it in action makes all the difference -- it's sleeker, more efficient, and a full Xbox realization of Microsoft's Metro look. Kinect Integration Those of us who weren't sold on the Kinect sensor as a video game controller had to at least admit that it would nice to couch surf without having to look all over the living room for that danged remote -- and the Dashboard's deeper Kinect integration takes us one giant leap closer to that lazy dream of clicker-free TV. Sure, you can still navigate the new Dash with the standard Xbox 360 controller, but there's over 10 million Kinect owners out there just dying to go Minority Report all over this new interface. Lucky for them, Microsoft seems to have kicked the Kinect hub out of its exclusive little corner and made it play nice with the rest of the Dashboard: gesture controls now work almost entirely across the board. The simple gestures we saw were little more than swiping back and forth across the screen to switch categories or air-pawing at a tile to select an option -- it wasn't much, but it was enough to once again remind us of an over-sized tablet interface. The natural, intuitive controls are very much built off of experiences we're already familiar with, and feels accordingly comfortable. From here, the new Dash's Kinect controls look to be a solid answer to our lost remote woes. Bing Search and Voice Control  Sometimes lifting a finger is just too much work, even without a remote -- good thing then that the new Dash is willing to lend an ear to your bossy commands. Controllers and arm waves are fine, but there's nothing like telling a computer (or game console, as it were) what to do, Star Trek style, and have it actually do it. Our host showed us the ropes by using the update's new search feature, kicking off a content crawl by saying "Xbox, Bing Batman." Sure enough, the screen was soon filled with a multitude of Bat-content, pulling up movies, games, TV shows, and even a soundtrack. The results were then pared down further, "Xbox, show movies," filtered out the TV, game, and music content, leaving only Bat-flicks to choose from. Terry told us that this kind of voice control, alongside Kinect gestures, will be present throughout the new Dashboard -- with the exception of console's settings menu, which can only be navigated via traditional controller. Unfortunately, that's where our Bing and voice control demo stopped -- the build we were seeing simply didn't have all of the necessary features implemented. Still, what we did see was accurate and responsive -- so much so that when Terry casually mentioned that one of the items on the home screen was "open tray," it did. On second thought, maybe it listens a little too well. What we didn't see  The problem with early developer builds is they are occasionally incomplete. Our host mentioned that while some of the features he described to us were working in the lab, they just weren't available in the preview he showed us. Bing search, for instance, was said to go even deeper -- capable of performing a cross-catalog search of selected content. Had we actually decided to watch that Batman movie, we would have been shown its price and availability in all of the services and apps available to Xbox Live. Sure, we could buy it on Zune, but maybe Bing told us it was available to stream through our Netflix subscription. The search can even pull data from live TV on-demand services, such as Sky TV. Terry also mentioned that more content partners were on the way. The Dashboard is also primed for a modest social overhaul -- in fact, the "My Friends" section of the Dash has been renamed to just "Social." Beacons, which were briefly mentioned at E3, will let you broadcast a gaming event to your Xbox Live community, toasting a notice to your friends that you want to play. Beacons can also be pushed to Facebook, offering another way to pester your pals into logging in. Speaking of spamming up newsfeeds, achievements can also be posted to Facebook from the Dashboard, and developers will be able give players the option to post game-related updates to their wall as they play. Wrap-up It's always hard to accept change, but we feel pretty comfortable with Microsoft's new status-quo. The new Dash's full-on Metro interface looks much sleeker than hallways of panels we're scrolling through today, and there's comfort in the cross-product conformity it shares with the Windows Phone and Windows 8 platforms. The near system-wide Kinect and Voice integration both make navigating the menu a bit more of a "whoa" experience, and eliminates the on-screen keyboard chicken-peck that might have made the new Bing search function irritatingly cumbersome. Yes, change is hard -- but if the final update is as slick as it's sold, I think we'll manage. We'll let you know how it goes when the beta launches next month. | ||||||||||||||||||
| HTC Vigor hits the FCC with a dose of Verizon LTE Posted: 09 Sep 2011 08:49 AM PDT  Verizon's LTE lineup just keeps looking better and better all the time. The oft-rumored HTC Vigor is the latest device to pass through the halls of the FCC whilst sporting Big Red's 4G frequencies, along with a handy dose of CDMA / EVDO. HTC's still keeping an uber-tight lid on all of the details of this phone, however, mandating that all of the juicy secrets remain confidential for now. The Vigor's rumored to have a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage, but we're still in the dark despite the phone's fancy new badge of approval. We're just another baby step closer, folks, so feel free to peruse the numbers and graphs in the source link. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Engadget giveaway: win a white T-Mobile G2x prototype! Posted: 09 Sep 2011 08:30 AM PDT  The rules:
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| Engadget Podcast 255 - 09.09.2011 Posted: 09 Sep 2011 08:05 AM PDT  Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater Guest: Peter Rojas Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out 01:30 - Droid Bionic review 10:00 - Droid Bionic arrives at Verizon tomorrow, we go hands-on today (video) 20:00 - Motorola Droid Bionic finally available on Verizon, angels sing in chorus 41:08 - Is this Nintendo's 3DS joystick add-on? 47:35 - Shareholder calls for RIM to sell itself or its patents, in critical open letter 51:25 - HTC sues Apple with help from formerly Google-owned patents 55:25 - Eric Schmidt: Ice Cream Sandwich coming in October or November 57:51 - Listener questions Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [RSS MP3] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [RSS AAC] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Contact the podcast Send your questions to @tim_stevens. Leave us a voicemail: (423) 438-3005 (GADGET-3005) E-mail us: podcast at engadget dot com Twitter: @tim_stevens, @bheater, @peterrojas This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now | ||||||||||||||||||
| iFixit picks the Droid Bionic to disassembled pieces Posted: 09 Sep 2011 07:45 AM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sprint rumored to retain unlimited data with iPhone 5 launch, prove unicorns are indeed legit Posted: 09 Sep 2011 07:21 AM PDT  [Thanks, Prhime] | ||||||||||||||||||
| FCC Fridays: September 9, 2011 Posted: 09 Sep 2011 07:00 AM PDT  Phones Read - Samsung T679 Read - Samsung GT-S5360B Read - Samsung GT-S5360L Read - Samsung GT-S7250D (Wave M) Read - Samsung GT-E3217B Read - Samsung SCH-I405 (Stratosphere) Read - Huawei C2835 Read - Amgoo AM85 Read - Mobo Colore Read - Kyocera C5121 (Milano) Peripherals Read - Huawei K3773 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Apple tops J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey, grim reading for RIM and Nokia Posted: 09 Sep 2011 06:22 AM PDT  J.D. Power and Associates Reports: The Right Blend of Design and Technology is Critical to Creating an Exceptional User Experience with Smartphones and Traditional Mobile Devices Apple Ranks Highest in Customer Satisfaction among Smartphone Manufacturers, While Samsung Ranks Highest among Traditional Mobile Phone Manufacturers WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif.: 8 September 2011 - Overall satisfaction with smartphones and traditional mobile phones is considerably higher for devices that are a specific size and weight and are equipped with the latest technological advancements, such as high-quality display screens, faster processing speeds, longer battery life and touch screen capabilities, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction StudySM-Volume 2 and the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. Wireless Traditional Mobile Phone Satisfaction StudySM-Volume 2, both released today. Satisfaction with both smartphones and traditional or "feature" phones is greatly impacted by the physical design and dimensions of the device. For example, satisfaction ratings are highest (8.1 on a 10-point scale) when the weight of the smartphone device does not exceed 5 ounces. In comparison, satisfaction averages 7.6 for smartphone devices that are 5 ounces or heavier. The same scenario holds true for feature phones, for which satisfaction with the weight of the device peaks between 3 and 3.5 ounces, and drops considerably when the feature phone weighs 4 ounces or more. The width and thickness of the smartphone device are also critical in maximizing the ownership experience, and echo the old adage that "thinner is better" holds true. Overall physical design satisfaction is highest (852 on a 1,000-point scale) for smartphones that are less than 0.45 inches wide. In comparison, satisfaction averages 783 for smartphones that are 0.65 inches wide or wider. Technology advancements also impact the experience of mobile devices in a number of areas. For example, touch screen-only smartphones generate considerably higher satisfaction with ease of operation (817 points) than either QWERTY-only based devices or those that have both a touch screen and QWERTY functions (785 and 782 points, respectively). In addition, faster processing speeds, higher computer chip bit rates and the most advanced display screens (such as Super AMOLED vs. older LCD-based screens) all add significantly to user satisfaction. Even the number of megapixels found in camera-enabled mobile devices influences the ownership experience. In general, the higher the number of megapixels, the higher the satisfaction with camera picture and video quality. However, devices with at least 5 megapixels achieve nearly as high a satisfaction score as those smartphones with 8 megapixels or more. "It's not unexpected that satisfaction is higher for devices that have new technological advances or features," said Kirk Parsons, senior director of wireless services at J.D. Power and Associates. "Having the right combination of physical dimensions and operating functions and features for both smartphones and traditionally equipped devices is key to creating an exceptional ownership experience with each type of wireless device." These two studies have been updated to measure customer satisfaction with traditional wireless handsets and smartphones among owners who have used their current mobile phone for less than one year by examining several key factors. In order of importance, the key factors of overall satisfaction with traditional wireless handsets are: performance (31%); ease of operation (24%); physical design (24%); and features (20%). For smartphones, the key factors are: performance (35%); ease of operation (24%); features (21%); and physical design (20%). For a sixth consecutive time, Apple ranks highest among manufacturers of smartphones in customer satisfaction. Apple achieves a score of 838 and performs well in all factors, particularly in ease of operation and features. HTC (801) follows Apple in the smartphone rankings. Samsung ranks highest in overall customer satisfaction with traditional handsets with a score of 718. Samsung performs well in three factors: performance, ease of operation and features. LG (717), Sanyo (716) and Sony Ericsson (709) follow Samsung in the traditional handset rankings. The studies also find the following key wireless handset usage patterns: • The price of a traditional wireless mobile phone continues to decline and averages $71 in 2011, compared with an average of $81 at the beginning of 2009. The decline is primarily due to discounts provided by handset providers and wireless service carriers to incentivize sales. Currently, 42 percent of owners report having received a free mobile phone when subscribing to a wireless service. • Mobile applications continue to enhance the smartphone user experience. More than two-thirds of owners say they have downloaded games and social networking applications to their device. More than one-half (54%) say they have downloaded entertainment-oriented applications, while 52 percent indicate having downloaded travel software, such as maps and weather applications. This indicates that smartphone owners are continuing to integrate their device usage into both their business and personal lives. • Customers are highly satisfied with 4G-capable devices. Satisfaction among customers using 4G-capable phones averages 819, compared with 786 among customers using phones with 3G capability. Owners of 4G devices are also more active in terms of calling, texting and browsing the Internet. The 2011 U.S. Wireless Smartphone Customer Satisfaction Study-Volume 2 and the 2011 U.S. Wireless Traditional Mobile Phone Satisfaction Study-Volume 2 are based on experiences reported by 6,898 smartphone owners and 8,775 traditional mobile phone owners. Both studies were fielded between January and June 2011. For more information on customer satisfaction with wireless service, wireless retail sales, cell phone handsets, customer care, prepaid wireless service and business wireless service, please visit JDPower.com. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Droid Bionic gets extended battery treatment, proudly struts its freshman 15 (video) Posted: 09 Sep 2011 05:58 AM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Fring launches Playgrounds for group video chat with friends or randoms (video) Posted: 09 Sep 2011 05:40 AM PDT  Mobile App fring Launches 'Playgrounds' – Live Group Video Chat Allows Socializing Around Trending Topics Free App Lets Users Organize Group Video Discussions Around Topics of Interest; Breaks The 140-Character Constraint SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--fring, the mobile communication service that pioneered mobile video and group video chat, today launches Playgrounds – a new social feature within the fring app that enables anyone to participate in group video discussions about subjects that matter to them. "Playground video chat empowers users to video & voice their opinions about things that matter to them. We let users do more than simply 'follow' their interests. Now they can actively engage with others via video chat, instead of waiting for character-constrained updates or time delayed posts" In Playgrounds, fring users actively engage in four-way video discussions either by browsing a list of open Playgrounds or by creating their own video discussions about what's important to them. fring users can jump into Playgrounds with other fring users from their iPhone/ iPad/ iPodTouch or Android. Since launching the worlds 1st Video chat service in November 2009, fring has pushed video chat from a personal communication tool among friends to a more dynamic and social video experience. fring's Playgrounds adds a new subject-centric approach to Group Video chat, giving users the opportunity to take their passions and engage in live, real-time discussions via video chat. "Playground video chat empowers users to video & voice their opinions about things that matter to them. We let users do more than simply 'follow' their interests. Now they can actively engage with others via video chat, instead of waiting for character-constrained updates or time delayed posts," says Avi Shechter, CEO and Co-founder of fring. In addition to public Playgrounds, fring users continue to enjoy free group video chat with their friends, two-way video, voice calls and text chat with friends on Android, iPhone/ iPad/ iPod touch & Nokia Smartphones. Links * Playground is available for free as part of the fring mobile app: download from Apple's App Store and the Android market * A demo video of fring Playground is available on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N7nP668y_Q * Learn fun fring facts at http://info.fring.com/newsroom/fring-facts/ | ||||||||||||||||||
| Google set to introduce Dart, a new structured programming language Posted: 09 Sep 2011 05:19 AM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Bit.ly quantifies internet impatience, old links get no love Posted: 09 Sep 2011 04:55 AM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| German court upholds injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Apple wins nationwide ban Posted: 09 Sep 2011 04:05 AM PDT  A German court has weighed in on Apple's seemingly interminable patent battle against Samsung, and it isn't looking good for Galaxy Tab users. In a ruling issued today, a Düsseldorf Higher Regional Court upheld last month's preliminary injunction, banning the sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 within Germany. Citing the slate's "minimalist, modern form," presiding judge Johanna Brueckner-Hoffmann determined that Samsung's tablet bears a "clear impression of similarity" with the iPad 2, thereby meriting a nationwide ban. "The court is of the opinion that Apple's minimalistic design isn't the only technical solution to make a tablet computer," Brueckner-Hoffmann explained, "other designs are possible." Earlier this week, as you may recall, Apple won a separate injunction against the Galaxy Tab 7.7 in Düsseldorf, though Samsung can still appeal that decision in a lower court. The court stopped short, however, of calling for an EU-wide injunction against the 10.1-inch slate, arguing that "it could only be competent to order a Europe-wide ban for a firm headquartered outside the European Union if this firm has a German subsidiary." Samsung, meanwhile, plans to appeal the ruling in a higher court, with a company spokesman issuing a now all-too familiar statement: "We are disappointed with this ruling and believe it severely limits consumer choice in Germany." | ||||||||||||||||||
| Dell jams a terabyte of SATA3 SSD storage into Precision M6600 laptop Posted: 09 Sep 2011 03:01 AM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Superconducting sapphire wires are as cool as they sound Posted: 09 Sep 2011 02:07 AM PDT  Copper wire's relatively cheap, pliable and can conduct electricity, but it's hardly ideal. Powering cities requires cables meters wide and the metal loses a lot of energy as heat. Fortunately, a team from Tel Aviv University thinks it's solved the problem. Borrowing a fiber of sapphire from the Oakridge National Lab in Tennessee, it developed a superconducting wire barely thicker than a human hair that conducts 40 times the electricity of its copper brethren. Cooled with liquid nitrogen, the sapphire superconductors carry current without heating up, which is key to their efficiency. The team is now working on practical applications of the technology -- because it's so small and pliable (unlike previous superconductors) it could replace copper in domestic settings and its cold efficiency makes it perfect to transmit power long distances from green energy stations. The wire's going on a world tour as we speak and will touch down at the ATSC conference in Baltimore in October. Anyone who makes jokes about wires and Baltimore will be asked to leave, politely. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Windows 8 to feature drastically reduced boot time, shown off in video Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:45 AM PDT Watch the above video closely, because you might just miss the moment: according to the latest post on MSDN's Building Windows 8 blog, Microsoft's next-gen desktop OS will see a hugely improved boot time thanks to a clever technique. Rather than closing both the user session and the kernel session like in a traditional shutdown, Windows 8 will preserve the kernel session on the disk, thus creating a "hiberfile" that's much smaller than that of the usual Windows hibernation -- see the diagram after the break for a clearer idea. The result? An amazingly fast system bootup -- even with the battery removed to begin with -- that claims to be 30 to 70 percent faster than most systems tested by Microsoft. We're itching to test this feature on an SSD ourselves, but until then, you can head over to MSDN's blog for the full technical explanation.  | ||||||||||||||||||
| US Senate passes patent system reform bill, Obama expected to sign into law Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:31 AM PDT  Think it's time to change our patent system? So does Congress. Yesterday, the Senate approved the America Invents Act by an 89-8 vote that could bring about the most drastic changes to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) in five decades. Under the bill, which the House approved back in June, patents would be awarded not to the first person to invent a technology, but to the first one to actually file with the USPTO, bringing US policy in line with protocol adopted in most other countries. It also calls for a streamlined application process and would allow the USPTO to charge set fees for all apps. The revenue generated from these fees would go directly to a capped reserve fund, allowing the office to retain the lion's share of the money, rather than funneling much of it to Congress, as had become the norm.Supporters say this extra revenue will give the USPTO more power to chip away at its backlog of some 700,000 patent applications, while a new third-party challenge system will help eliminate patents that should've never received approval in the first place. Opponents, meanwhile, criticized the bill for not eliminating fee diversion altogether (an amendment that would've placed more severe restrictions was ultimately killed, for fear that it would jeopardize the bill's passage), with Washington Democratic Senator Maria Cantwell questioning the legislation's impact on small businesses, calling it "a big corporation patent giveaway that tramples on the rights of small inventors." But Senator Patrick Leahy, a Vermont Democrat who sponsored the bill, argued that yesterday's approval marks a major and historic inflection point in US patent policy:
The America Invents Act will now make its way to President Obama's desk, where it's expected to receive his signature. For more background on the legislation, check out the links below. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Movea MoveTV platform delivers motion control options to TV and set-top makers Posted: 09 Sep 2011 12:01 AM PDT   Movea Launches MoveTV™ Platform First Ecosystem Solution to Enable a Complete Motion-Driven Entertainment Experience for PayTV Market Grenoble, France – September 9, 2011 – Movea, the pioneer in motion-sensing and motion-control technologies, today launched MoveTV™, a new SmartMotion® solution for the PayTV market that provides entertainment ecosystem players a single platform on which to create a complete motion-enabled end user experience. MoveTV is a unique platform that advances and simplifies the integration of motion powered entertainment for TV consumers. For the first time, service providers, game and application developers, remote control and STB manufacturers, TV OEMs and system integrators, can all leverage a unifying platform and easily incorporate motion technology in their products using Movea's SmartMotion technologies. "Motion powered entertainment in the living room is quickly growing beyond console-based gaming to encompass the television viewing experience as PayTV service providers adopt motion control to improve the User Experience and pave the way for valuable new interactive TV services," said Sam Guilaumé, CEO of Movea. "MoveTV is the first platform that takes an ecosystem approach, offering an integrated suite of SmartMotion technology components tailored to the needs of service providers, application developers and the different PayTV ecosystem partners. MoveTV platform components work together seamlessly on the backend and are designed to be modular, giving ecosystem partners the flexibility to adopt different levels of motion-driven functionality and capabilities. Movea's MoveTV is in the integration phase with major service providers and STB manufacturers, and is in the deployment phase with ODM's and systems integrators, demonstrating the market enthusiasm for motion-enabled home entertainment products. We've already seen very good traction in the marketplace for MoveTV and we're looking forward to some exciting customer announcements in the near future." Key components of MoveTV platform include Air MotionIC® firmware, GestureBuilder, and SmartMotion Server. Air MotionIC firmware is an optimized embedded solution that brings motion intelligence to handheld devices like remote controls. GestureBuilder creates and manages databases of 2D and 3D gestures. SmartMotion Server forms the bridge between the remote control device and the applications running on the STB or DTV. White label Smartphone and Tablet apps are also part of the MoveTV platform and are offered to service providers as an alternative to traditional remote controls for delivering an enhanced user experience. Paul O'Donovan, Principal Analyst for Consumer Electronics Research at Gartner, concluded, "Motion-enabled entertainment in the home has been largely limited to game consoles where the console OEM's control the entire solution. By comparison, TV OEM's, service providers and application developers only own pieces of the entertainment experience and, as a result, they have been individually challenged to create large enough value proposition around motion for the end user. A platform solution like MoveTV is what's needed to enable the PayTV ecosystem to work together in a unifying environment to deliver more excitement, fun and value to the consumer." SmartMotion by Movea Movea is a leading provider of motion processing software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry. Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that create more end-user value. Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world. Further information about Movea can be found at www.movea.com. Remote Solution Selects Movea to Motion-Enable Korean Cable Operator New Remote Control Movea's SmartMotion® Technology enables C&M Media to enhance Digital TV services Booth 3.A54 Amsterdam, The Netherlands – September 9, 2011 – Remote Solution of Korea announced today a strategic partnership with Movea to license the company's patented SmartMotion Technology and deploy components of the company's new MoveTV™ solution for Interactive TV. Remote Solution will showcase MoveTV solution capabilities in a remote control device undertaken for a leading Korean Cable Operator, C&M Media, at IBC in Stand # 3.A54. As a global leader of remote control devices and headquartered in Kimchon, Korea, Remote Solution has been at the forefront of technology and driving innovative control devices for a new wave of Set-Top Boxes (STBs) and Digital TV services. "At IBC 2011, Remote Solution will present the SmartMotion enabled remote control undertaken for C&M Media, the second largest Cable Operator in the Korean market," said S.K. Park, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Remote Solution. "The remote control and Movea's MoveTV solution offered us a turnkey solution to quickly deliver new motion-driven features and capabilities to market, saving us months of development time. We're now able to offer unique ways of interacting with content, drive adoption of new TV services, such as interactive games, and improve User Interface navigation to provide an enhanced entertainment experience that drives subscriber retention." "We are pleased to partner with Remote Solution, a leading remote control manufacturer, to deliver MoveTV solutions that help deliver a complete motion-enabled entertainment experience for consumers," said Bryan Hoadley, Executive VP & GM of Movea Inc. "Through its adoption of MoveTV, Remote Solution and its customer C&M Media are demonstrating their commitment to deliver a better user experience and more end-user value to the Korean Cable Television market. We are excited to be working with these leaders in the PayTV market." "We look forward to deploying this advanced SmartMotion remote control device, with the support of our partner Remote Solution. The device, and Movea's proven technology, will help us extend our reach with digital television subscribers," stated Mr. Jin Woong Ko, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director of C&M Media. Remote Solution will be exhibiting at RAI Convention Center during IBC on September 9th -13th at Stand # 3.A54 and meeting with its European Service Providers customers and International business targets. Through these product demonstrations and discussions with Service Providers and STB suppliers, Remote Solution is reinforcing its commitment to integrate motion sensing with advanced pointing devices, using Movea's IP, and deliver on the promise of motion-driven UI's for navigating digital media services. Movea's patented SmartMotion processing technologies, have been perfected and commercially proven over more than 20 years of development and ensure jitter-free, pixel accurate control with smooth and precise movement that is as simple and intuitive to use as "point and click". MoveTV is a complete solution for the Interactive TV market, built on Movea's MotionIC™ platform, which includes SmartMotion enabled remote control reference designs, SmartMotion Server software for the Set-Top Box (STB), advanced gesture recognition, as well as Smartphone and Tablet apps for controlling the STB and Digital TV. MoveTV also includes GestureBuilder™, a gesture creation software, that comes with libraries of gestures that can further improve the User Experience over basic motion control. It allows simpler interactions with rich media content and applications, as well as enabling innovative features, such as air-signature user authentication, empowering service providers to offer personalized content recommendations, user preferences, targeted advertising and more. Remote Solution: Remote Solution was founded in 1994, and is headquartered in Kimchon, Korea, and operates four manufacturing sites in Kimchon Korea, Dong Guan and Nan Jing China, in addition to a new production site in Thailand. Its global customers include LG, Samsung, Daewoo, Hitachi, Tivo, Harmon, Control 4, Echostar, Comcast, Virgin, Ono, C&M Media, etc. C&M Media: C&M Co., Ltd. Engages in the cable television business in Seoul and Gyeonggi-do region of South Korea. The company operates multiple systems that hold 16 cable television broadcasting stations. It offers digital broadcasting, such as HD personal video recorder, HD channels, VOD services, paid channels, and data broadcastings; high speed internet services, and internet telephone services to its customers. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. Movea: Movea is a leading provider of motion processing chips, software, firmware, and IP for the Consumer Electronics industry. Movea's unique motion processing capabilities enable customers and partners to quickly add motion intelligence to their products, meaning reduced risk, cost, and Time-to-Market for delivering compelling new motion-based features that create more end-user value. Movea has a global reach with headquarters in Grenoble, France, a U.S. subsidiary in Silicon Valley, California, as well as technology partners, manufacturing partners and distributors around the world. Further information about Movea can be found at www.movea.com. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Google details its carbon footprint in new report, makes you think twice about Rickrolling someone Posted: 08 Sep 2011 11:05 PM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Auckland amps up free WiFi for Rugby World Cup Posted: 08 Sep 2011 10:14 PM PDT  [Thanks, Scott] Auckland launches Wi-Fi world first The world's first fully integrated metropolitan Wi-Fi system including free roaming Wi-Fi access across the central city and on public transport has gone live in Auckland. The city Wi-Fi network extends across all Link buses and some trains, with the announcement that Auckland Transport has joined the network with Auckland Council and Wi-Fi supplier Tomizone. Internet on the Auckland Wi-Fi network, provided free to users due to sponsorship from Localist, has already seen strong support from Aucklanders and visitors with heavy usage in the first week of operation. "This is a global blueprint for how a sustainable Wi-Fi network can benefit residents and visitors – even while travelling on public transport," says Len Brown. "I'm encouraged by the number of people already using a network built by Aucklanders in under six weeks in time for Rugby World Cup." The Wi-Fi service is available on all new Link buses and selected trains. Over time, Aucklanders can expect to see the service expanding across the transport system and across the city. "Being able to access the internet via this new Wi-Fi service means our customers and our visitors to the city can make more effective use of their commute time", says Mark Lambert, Auckland Transport's Public Transport Operations Manager. "Auckland Transport will evaluate the success of the Wi-Fi service prior to making it more widely available across the public transport network.", Says Mr Lambert. "Auckland is now home to the best integrated Wi-Fi network across a city anywhere in the world and it's something our team are very proud to have delivered in such a short time," says Tomizone Executive Director Steve Simms. CallPlus and Slingshot give Auckland City and its rugby world cup visitors FREE WiFi access 6th September 2011 CallPlus and Slingshot this week announced that they are providing a free WiFi service to the city of Auckland for the duration of the Rugby World Cup. As CallPlus CEO Mark Callander says, "this is our contribution to the city of Auckland. We want to help showcase Auckland as a great place to do business by making it quick and easy to get connected. It takes just one click to use our free service and it does not require tokens, apply time restrictions or have a complicated sign up process." "Our visitors must get convenient access to the internet to keep in touch with family and friends, and most importantly avoid paying excessive mobile roaming charges. With average global roaming prices at $10 per Mb, 1GB of usage would cost a user $10,000 – that makes for an expensive holiday!" "Many visitors will have a smart mobile device which are becoming very popular and we are committed to helping them make the most of this technology. We have deployed almost half of the planned 1,000 hot spots within the coverage area of the Auckland Central Business District, the Viaduct, Ponsonby, Grey Lynn, Herne Bay and Freemans Bay." Callander continues "the WiFi access points have been offered to all bars, restaurants, hotels, motels and any place where large numbers of people are expected to meet. If any business located in these coverage areas would like to offer an obligation free WiFi service, simply go to www.rugbysupporters.co.nz and request WiFi hot spot. It is simply plug and play." "We are seeing very quick uptake with over 50Gb of traffic per day on the network which is amazing, but it is a reflection of how easy the service is to use. All people have to do is click on the 'CallPlus Rugby Supporters' or 'Slingshot Rugby Supporters' and you're away. Give it a go." "The service is being delivered over our own 4G Wireless network so it is independent of other initiatives designed to provide a similar service. This is great for Auckland and its visitors and should result in a positive customer experience that should spread to their friends and family around the world." For more information, go to www.rugbysupporters.co.nz. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sprint's BlackBerry Curve 9350 will be delayed until October Posted: 08 Sep 2011 09:37 PM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| LG Univa pictured in the wild, may be the Optimus One's young Padawan Posted: 08 Sep 2011 08:58 PM PDT  You, kid, have got what it takes. The LG E510 -- also known as the Univa -- may be the apprentice of the massively-popular Optimus One, learning the tricks of the trade and mastering the art of winning the hearts of millions across the globe. Norwegian site Mobili nabbed some quality hands-on time with the new device and gave it high marks. The Univa is rumored to feature an 800MHz CPU and Adreno 200 GPU, 512MB of RAM, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 1,500mAh battery, and will come with Android 2.3.4 installed. The spec sheet isn't enough to stand up to the Droid Bionics and Nexus Primes of the world, but it's certainly capable of holding up the lower end of LG's Android lineup for the next year, likely picking up right where the aging Optimus One left off. The device still isn't official, which means this is all pure speculation for now, but undoubtedly the manufacturer has something in mind for this newbie. Check out more pics in the gallery below. | ||||||||||||||||||
| AppSpeed Monster Truck is controlled by your iPad, iPad, iPad (video) Posted: 08 Sep 2011 08:32 PM PDT 
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| Google acquires Zagat: good news for foodies, bad news for Yelp? Posted: 08 Sep 2011 08:04 PM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Opel shows off all-electric One Euro Car concept Posted: 08 Sep 2011 07:37 PM PDT  It's saving most of the details for the Frankfurt Motor Show next week, but GM subsidiary Opel has now offered up the first glimpse of its all-electric One Euro Car, which seems bound to turn a few heads on the show floor. The car's name comes from the company's promise that the it will consume just one Euro's worth of energy (or about $1.40) for every 100 kilometers, though there's no indication of a price for the car itself other than that it'd be "affordable" -- if it ever goes into production, that is. Otherwise, the company's only saying that it will boast a top speed of 120 kilometers (or 75 miles) per hour, room for two, and a total weight about a third that of a modern compact car. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Motorola throws Italia a smartphone curveball with splash-resistant Wilder (video) Posted: 08 Sep 2011 07:13 PM PDT  Ciao bambini! Motorola just lifted the veil on its latest ruggedized phone, the Wilder, which is destined for Italian shores later this month in all its underpowered glory. The GSM dual-band phone packs a 2.8-inch QVGA display, a two megapixel camera with 15fps video, and 5MB (yes, MEGABYTES) of on-board storage -- so it's not going to be blowing anyone away with lightning-fast performance. Moto is rather light on specs, with no mention of processor speed, OS, or 3G support, but there's nothing here to imply that this thing has been sprinkled with even the slightest amount of Google dust. However, we do assume it's powerful enough to run pre-loaded Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and YouTube apps, and browse the web with Opera Mini. There's also a secondary notification display, expandable storage (up to 32GB), and some embedded games like Tetris and Need for Speed. The Wilder may only be available in Italy initially, setting you back a cool €89 (about $126), but based on these specs, your dough may be better spent on a few kilos of splash-resistant spaghetti. Get into the Action and Live Life for the Moment with Motorola WILDER™ Motorola Mobility introduces a fun, social touch screen phone that's splash and dust-resistant MILAN - Sept. 8, 2011 - Jump into the heart of the action with the latest splash and dust-resistant touch phone from Motorola Mobility Italia. Motorola WILDER™ enables users to live life for the moment without worrying about their phone, whether hanging out on the beach, relaxing poolside, or amidst the muddiest and rowdiest festival scenes. Motorola WILDER will be available from September for €89 (VAT included, suggested price) at the main Italian distributors and retailers. With a durable 2.8-inch touch screen, Motorola WILDER lets users access and integrate their social networking accounts, like those from Facebook®, Myspace™, Twitter and YouTube™, so they can connect with friends and stay on top of status updates all day long. Motorola WILDER also features a secondary notification screen, highlighting important information that matters most, like incoming messages from friends and family and information on the music track they're playing. Motorola WILDER offers an FM radio for streaming the latest hits, exciting games, including Need for Speed, and cool apps, such as Soundhound®. The 2-megapixel video camera lets users document their wild adventures, and the Web browser keeps them entertained and informed while on-the-go. "Motorola WILDER provides on-the-go consumers with a touch screen experience that is splash and dust-resistant, offering a cost-conscious option that is still cool," said Paolo Prearo, general manager for Motorola's Mobile Devices business, Motorola Mobility Italia. "The durable phone is a great addition to our device portfolio and was developed with our customer needs in mind. With integrated social media and a secondary notification screen, users can stay on top of what really matters to them, and being splash and dust-resistant, they can get into the action without worry." Motorola WILDER Features: Compact GSM dual-band phone with 2.8-inch QVGA resistive touch screen Social networking integration for sites like Facebook, Myspace, Twitter and YouTube Embedded games & apps: Tetris, Game of Life, Need For Speed, Soundhound Entertainment delivered with a FM radio and MP3 player. MP3, AAC +, AAC +, eAAC +, AMR NB, AMR WB, Midi, WAV Capture the action with a 2-megapixel camera and 15fps video capture/playback 5MB on-device memory, up to 32GB expandable memory to store music, photos and more(1) HTML Web browsing (opera mini) and support for messaging applications including SMS, MMS and e-mail Bluetooth®(2) capabilities for wireless calls and music Secondary notification display 910mAh battery delivers talk time up to 575 minutes and standby time up to 255 hours(3) Accessories: a 3.5mm headset and micro USB charger Splash and dust-resistant Motorola WILDER will be available from September for €89 (VAT included, suggested price) at main Italian distributors and retailers. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Google Maps update adds top-rated reviews, photos to Places Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:51 PM PDT Updates can be somewhat of an addiction to the Android faithful -- just peep those XDA forums. And even though this particular Google upgrade isn't exactly the Ice Cream Sandwich of our Autumn dreams, it's still a noteworthy bump to the oft-used Maps app. Bundled up in version 5.10.0 are two minor, but useful tweaks that'll display your four and five star rated Places, as well as letting you tack a photo onto your review. We managed to download the update directly to our phone, but last we checked, the web-based marketplace still hadn't refreshed with the latest offering. Make sure to hit the source link below to keep your Gapps up to snuff. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Sony brings new media streaming box and updated Google TV hardware to CEDIA Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:27 PM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Samsung High Fidelity Position app gives Mango GPS a Russian boost Posted: 08 Sep 2011 06:06 PM PDT  Using your phone's GPS to guide you down city streets can sometimes be a harrowing experience, especially in signal blackspots (or when there's a mild breeze). Fortunately, there's a fancy new solution -- for some of you at least. High Fidelity Position is an app specifically for Samsung Mango phones that supercharges the GPS module with two upgrades to help positioning. The first leverages the on-board accelerometer and compass to help the Windows 7 device orient itself on congested city streets. Second is that it will now access GLONASS -- Russia's equivalent to GPS -- pinpointing your location to within a few feet. When installed, the app is only visible in the settings menu, where you will need to activate it. We can also expect to see more of GLONASS in the future, since Russia's imposing import taxes of about 25-percent on any device that's incompatible with the Soviet standard, and manufacturers won't want to take a hit of that magnitude on a feature they can use. Samsung WP7.5 owners who want every excuse to celebrate the triumphs of Gagarin, Sputnik and Laika can find the app available at the source link below. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Robopocalypse coming soon to a theater near you, Spielberg to smother it in PG Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:44 PM PDT  DreamWorks Studios and Twentieth Century Fox to Partner on Steven Spielberg's "Robopocalypse" Sci-Fi Epic to Be Released Worldwide July 3, 2013 LOS ANGELES, Sep 07, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- DreamWorks Studios and Twentieth Century Fox will co-finance the science fiction epic "Robopocalypse," to be directed by Steven Spielberg. The announcement was made today jointly by the two studios. Capitalizing on the long holiday weekend, the film will be released on July 3, 2013, day and date worldwide. The Walt Disney Studio's Touchstone Pictures will distribute the film domestically via its Touchstone Pictures with Twentieth Century Fox handling international distribution. Exploring the fate of the human race following a robot uprising, "Robopocalypse" has been adapted for the screen by Drew Goddard, based on the novel of the same name by Daniel H. Wilson. DreamWorks acquired the rights to Wilson's unpublished manuscript in November 2009. Published by Doubleday on June 8, 2011, the book soon appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers list. "I am so pleased that Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos see the same exciting opportunities in 'Robopocalypse' that we originally saw when we bought the rights to the book," said Steven Spielberg. "We had a successful relationship with them and Fox when we made 'Minority Report' and we hope we can deliver another film that will give today's global audiences something thrilling." "Steven Spielberg is the master's master. He will capture the story's epic mix of thrills, scale, humanity and heart," added Tom Rothman and Jim Gianopulos. "We are truly honored to once again collaborate with such a motion picture giant, as well as with Stacey Snider and her outstanding team at DreamWorks." "When we first read the galleys, we immediately recognized it as a property that cried out for Steven to direct," said Stacey Snider. "He is first and foremost a storyteller, and 'Robopocalypse' offers him the opportunity to explore new visions on a broad future canvas." | ||||||||||||||||||
| Vestel, Extent bring Android games to TVs, with 'all-you-can-eat' subscription service Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:21 PM PDT  Android Gaming Comes to the Living Room Vestel and Exent Announce Partnership to Bring Hit Android Games to TVs Worldwide at IBC 2011 GameTanium™, Exent's World-Leading Games on Demand Service, now available on PC, Mobile and TV NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Exent and consumer electronics provider Vestel partnered today to bring top mobile games to the living room with the launch of the world's first all-you-can-eat Android TV game subscription service. As the Games on Demand provider for the Vestel Smart Box Set-Top Box (STB), Exent will bring consumers the best of Android games fully optimized and for the first time ever on the TV. GameTanium on the Vestel Smart Box represents a giant leap forward in casual gaming for TV, capitalizing on the continued migration of STBs from Linux to Android-based operating systems, which has paved the way for seamless distribution of gaming and other rich-media content across multiple, previously incompatible devices. With today's announcement, all the benefits of smartphone gaming interfaces - including touch, drag and accelerometer functionality - have been combined with GameTanium's top-quality gaming experience and extensive Android catalog to deliver TV gaming like never before. "Consumers today want more entertainment options at home and we've found that gaming alongside video and music services are among the most popular requests," said Hakan Kutlu, Deputy General Manager responsible for marketing, Vestel. "With the flexibility of the GameTanium platform and Exent's years of experience with content programming and distribution, Exent was the clear choice to power our Games on Demand offering for operators. By integrating GameTanium within our entertainment offerings, we are thrilled to be the first to bring the best of Android gaming to TVs worldwide." By partnering with Exent, Vestel's operator customers will benefit from GameTanium's sophisticated content programming and cutting-edge technology platform, ensuring its extensive catalog of Android titles are optimized for game play on TV. GameTanium is the only Games on Demand service that allows operators to extend their brand, entertainment offerings and subscriber engagement to new screens like mobile and TV, increasing average revenue per user (ARPU) and strengthening brand loyalty and retention. "Exent's vision is to provide consumers with the greatest gaming experience, anywhere they wish to be entertained. Expanding our Built with GameTanium offering from PCs, smartphones and tablets to the next generation of TV set-top boxes is an important milestone in fulfilling our play anywhere vision," said Zvi Levgoren, CEO, Exent. "Vestel is a great partner and we look forward to working with them to bring the greatest Android mobile hits to the living room while assuring the best user entertainment experience." Coming soon, GameTanium will deliver the experience that gamers have only dreamt about, by connecting these supported devices in an unprecedented all-you-can-eat subscription across multiple platforms. Gamers will be able to seamlessly switch between their phone, PC, tablet and TV with uninterrupted access to their games, scores, and levels. The GameTanium service will be demonstrated on the Smart Box STB at the Vestel booth (13.131 - hall 13) at the 2011 IBC conference held Sept. 9 – 13, 2011 in Amsterdam. About Exent Exent is the leading global provider of PC and mobile Games on Demand. The company's Built with GameTanium services are offered as a turnkey, white label solution, enabling Broadband Service Providers, Mobile Operators, OEM's and retailers to offer games to their consumers. Exent's worldwide partners include large operators such as Verizon, T-Mobile, Mediacom and many others. About Vestel Vestel is a major player in the consumer electronics and household appliances with renowned products including television sets, B2B displays, digital set-top-boxes, and white goods. Group are comprised of 25 companies operating in manufacturing, technology development, marketing, and distribution fields with euro 3.7 billion turnover. The company is recognized for its cutting edge designs, impressive product quality, big production capacity and superior market share growth. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Windows 8 will deliver Hyper-V virtualization tech to all, power users rejoice Posted: 08 Sep 2011 05:03 PM PDT  | ||||||||||||||||||
| Cricket intros the Samsung Vitality, the first Android to offer Muve Music Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:47 PM PDT  If executed properly, Muve Music could be a pretty nifty idea. But up until now, the all-you-can download music service from Cricket Wireless has been offered on the Samsung Suede featurephone... and that's it. Fortunately, the Samsung Vitality will come to the rescue as the prepaid carrier's first smartphone to provide the beats. We've seen this device before as the Admire, which runs on Android 2.3, has a 3.5-inch HVGA (480 x 320) display and is powered by an 800MHz CPU. The phone also includes a 3.2 megapixel cam, 1,600mAh battery and a 4GB microSD card. It may not sound all that tempting, but the price could turn a few heads: the Vitality will be available for $200 -- that's sans contract, folks -- and requires a $65 plan which will hook you up with unlimited data, voice and music. Sounds like this Muve Music feature has sprung back to life. Follow the break for the full press release. Cricket's Muve Music Service now Available on Android™ Platform Muve Music, Among the Fastest Growing Music Services in the U.S., adds the Samsung Vitality™ San Diego and Dallas – September 7, 2011 – Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States1 today announced that Cricket's fast-growing new music service, Muve Music, is now available for the first time on an Android device, the Samsung Vitality™. With the launch of the Vitality, Muve Music is now enabled on two Samsung devices, a smartphone and a feature phone. A broader portfolio of Muve Music enabled handsets are due to launch later this year. "We are excited to bring Muve Music to Android on the Samsung Vitality," said Jeff Toig, general manager of Muve Music for Cricket. "Muve Music is among the fastest growing music services in the U.S. and we believe Muve Music on Android will help further accelerate our growth and help Cricket appeal to music lovers everywhere." "We are excited to introduce the Samsung Vitality as the first Samsung device on Cricket's network that operates on Android 2.3," said Dale Sohn, President of Samsung Mobile. "The Vitality pairs a brilliant design with a fun and intuitive experience, making it a perfect choice for any smartphone user." Optimized for a superior music experience, the Samsung Vitality is Cricket's first Muve Music enabled Android smartphone. Operating on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform powered by a 800MHz processor, the fast and affordable Samsung Vitality is easy to use and features Muve Music as well as the Android Market, Gmail, Google Maps and Google Talk. The Samsung Vitality comes preloaded with a special Muve Music 4GB SanDisk flash memory card, which holds up to 3,000 songs and has 1GB set aside for other multimedia content such as photos and video. An 8GB Muve Music memory card is available for purchase and holds up to 6,000 songs from the Muve Music service. Other key features include: Real web browsing at 3G speeds 3.5" HVGA Touchscreen display 3.2MP camera/camcorder Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology Access to more than 250,000 apps through the Android Market™ Social networking capabilities Email applications for both consumer and business email Voice search Customers who choose a Muve Music Android will pay $65 per month for their wireless rate plan. The Unlimited Muve Android rate plan includes: full-song downloads, ringtones, ringback tones, nationwide calling, nationwide text, picture and video messaging, email and data back-up. The Samsung Vitality has an M.S.R.P of [$219.99], but is available now for [$199.99] with a [$20] instant rebate. Muve Music is the first unlimited music service to be included as part of a wireless rate plan. In just a few months since launch, the service now has more than 200,000 customers. 50 percent of Muve Music's customers are new to Cricket, which further demonstrates the broad marketplace appeal of the product. By applying its philosophy of unlimited services and value innovation, Cricket and Muve Music have given their customers a new music experience that ranks high in customer satisfaction. How to Get Muve Music Muve Music is available at Cricket company-owned stores and at www.mycricket.com , as well as through select partner retail outlets. The Cricket Muve Music wireless unlimited plan is $65 per month on the Samsung Vitality and $55 per month on the Samsung Suede. The Samsung Vitality has an M.S.R.P of [$219.99], but is available now with a [$20] instant rebate. The Samsung Suede has an M.S.R.P. of [$149.00,] but prices may vary by market and by promotional programs. Additional accessories are available for purchase including premium headphones, an audio jack and Bluetooth adapter to connect to home and car stereos, either wired or wirelessly. | ||||||||||||||||||
| Tursion TS-102 is an Android computer disguised as a pico projector Posted: 08 Sep 2011 04:25 PM PDT  |
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