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Mobile Miscellany: week of March 5th, 2012

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 10:04 AM PST

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, one clever individual has repackaged HTC's Beats equalizer for use on any Android smartphone, and we've also come across news of additional language support for Siri that's set to arrive later this year. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of March 5th, 2012.

ZTE Optimus Barcelona appears at Bluetooth SIG and WiFi Alliance


Showing little regard for LG's trademarks, ZTE presented its Optimus Barcelona before the Bluetooth SIG and WiFi Alliance. The Android smartphone is slated for European availability, but other than support for 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR -- and its press photo -- little else is known about this Catalonian. [Unwired View]

Motorola Xoom LTE upgrade program ends March 31st


If you've been slow to get your Xoom tablet submitted to Motorola for its complimentary LTE upgrade, you'd better act quick -- the promotion ends on March 31st. [Droid Life]

Nokia to shutter Ovi Share on March 13th

And just like that, the fate of Nokia's Ovi Share has been cemented: the Finnish company announced that individuals will be unable to upload any files to the cloud-based storage service past March 13th. Also, existing users will need to retrieve their data from Ovi Share by May 30th. Otherwise, much like the cloud itself, the files within will evaporate into thin air. Perhaps it's time to hop on board with SkyDrive, no? [The Verge]

T-Mobile launches promotional add-a-line discount for family data plans


Starting March 7th and extending through May 7th, T-Mobile will be offering a discount to those either adding or upgrading a line in their family plan. Subscribers spending at least $35 on data will qualify for a $10 discount; those spending $50 or more will fetch a $15 discount, and families at the $65 tier will receive a $20 reduction. In each case, the discounts will be applied for three consecutive months, at which point, subscribers must pay the full price. There are some restrictions, so be sure to hit up the source link for the full details. [TmoNews]

Samsung Galaxy Rugby and Sonim XP5520 slated for arrival at Bell Mobility


If you're needing a rugged phone, Bell is set to receive two of 'em next month. On April 10, the network will greet the Sonim XP5520 Bolt, a candybar handset that offers push-to-talk capabilities. The following day, it'll begin offering the Samsung Galaxy Rugby -- a rebadged Galaxy XCover -- which touts IP67 certification. The Galaxy Rugby features an 800MHz CPU, a 3.6-inch HVGA touchscreen, Android 2.3 and a 3.2MP camera. For the moment, pricing of both handsets remains elusive. [MobileSyrup]

Huawei Vision greets the Bluetooth SIG


It's been a while since we've heard of the Huawei Vision -- a unibody smartphone that offers a Snapdragon MSM8255 SoC with a 1GHz CPU, 3.7-inch WVGA display, Android 2.3 and a 5MP camera -- but according to the Bluetooth SIG, the handset will soon be available in both North and South America. It offers UMTS/HSPA connectivity for the 1900MHz and 850MHz bands, along with triband (1900/1800/850MHz) support for GSM, GPRS and EDGE. [Unwired View]

Opera Mini 6.5 arrives at BlackBerry App World


Is RIM's built-in browser no longer your cup of tea? The good folks at Opera have released version 6.5 of Opera Mini to ease your HTML pains. You'll find social networking support, speed dial and the browser's worthwhile data compression technology for a speedier experience when browsing the web. [Phone Scoop]

Google brings new search app to Windows Phone 7.5


Here's an interesting twist for those unsatisfied with Bing on their Windows Phone: Google has released version 1.0 of its search app for Mango users. The software provides autocomplete support, voice search for spoken queries and duplicates the functionality of Local Scout for locally relevant search results. [MobileSyrup]

Beats Audio served up for non-HTC devices


Shortly after HTC released the APIs of its Beats technologies into the wild, xda-developers member RockoDev went the extra mile and repackaged the equalizer into a ZIP file that anybody can flash to their phone -- be it an HTC device or otherwise. [Android Central]

Siri to receive Chinese, Korean, Italian and Spanish support later this year

Siri just expressed its love for the Japanese language at the launch event of Apple's new iPad, but unless you speak Japanese, English, German or French, you're currently out of luck. Apple has since updated Siri's FAQ to acknowledge that its voice recognition software will support Chinese, Korean, Italian and Spanish later in the year. If that's not enough, Apple CEO, Tim Cook, personally responded to one Italian fan to acknowledge this fact. [Apple, 9to5Mac]

Microsoft releases Robotics Developer Studio 4, bring your own Kinect

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 08:02 AM PST

It's been available in beta for a few months, but Microsoft has now made the final version of its Robotics Developer Studio 4 toolkit available for download. As before, it remains completely free, and it's also now compatible with the release version of the Kinect for Windows SDK so you can build your own beverage-carrying robot like the one Microsoft shows off in the video after the break. Hit the links below to download the software or see a few more examples of what can be done with it.

FCC to Verizon Wireless: You need more spectrum? Prove it by March 22nd.

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 06:55 AM PST

By now, we hope you're plenty familiar with the ongoing saga between Verizon Wireless and the FCC -- no, not that little kerfuffle about data roaming complaints, but the biggie -- the proposed transfer of 122 AWS spectrum licenses from three cable providers to Big Red. While the FCC's latest move is merely a sign of due diligence, it's now pressing Verizon to supply additional information regarding its business, spectrum holdings and the proposed transfer -- all with a deadline on or before March 22nd. While many of the information requests are boilerplate material, the regulator specifically presses Verizon to substantiate its claims that it'll require additional spectrum in some markets as early as 2013. Further, Verizon must also provide an analysis of the proposed spectrum transfer between itself and Leap Wireless and its impact upon the deal with the cable operators. Regardless of Big Red's response, it seems safe to assume that Sprint and T-Mobile will each have some additional thoughts on the matter.

[Tower photo via Shutterstock]

Raspberry Pi production derailed due to manufacturing error, initial shipments still on schedule

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 05:27 AM PST

Those Raspberry Pi Linux PCs you've been waiting on? Well, they've hit another "bump in the road" no thanks to a manufacturing process error. The production gaffe, which integrated non-magnetic jacks where the opposite was clearly needed, resulted in a backlog of defective devices incapable of achieving network connectivity. The company's managed to rectify the gaffe easily, as repairs are reportedly already underway, so if you've place an early order your shipment should still arrive on time. Further setbacks are expected, however, for later batches due to an unforeseen component shortage. Schadenfreude types can delight themselves with additional shots of these faulty ports in question at the source below.

Researchers capture first-ever images of atoms moving inside a molecule

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 03:40 AM PST

The headline sums it up nicely but really, those photographic acrobatics account for only part of the story. Starting from the beginning, a research team led by Louis DiMauro of Ohio State University used an "ultrafast" laser to knock an electron out of its orbit, which scattered off the molecule as it fell back toward its natural path. That ripple effect you see in that photo up there represents any changes the molecule went through during the quadrillionth of a second that transpired between laser pulses. Yes, that's the kind of rare, psychedelic shot that's sure to earn DiMauro and team bragging rights, but the scientists also say this technique could have practical implications for observing -- and ultimately manipulating -- chemical reactions at an atomic level. Of course, it could be a long time yet before scientists analyze complex proteins in such detail: for the purposes of this experiment, the researchers stuck with simple nitrogen and oxygen molecules, with which chemistry scholars are already quite familiar. In fact, the researchers don't elaborate at all on specific studies where this technique might be useful, but you might want to hit up the source link nonetheless for some of the more technical details of how they pulled off this experiment in the first place.

Microsoft cuts touchscreen lag to 1ms, makes other panels look silly (video)

Posted: 10 Mar 2012 01:04 AM PST

Have you ever noticed that there is a serious amount of lag between when you move your finger on a touchscreen and when it actually registers that input? Perhaps you haven't, but most panels and controllers out there suffer from about a 100ms delay. For taps and slow swipes that's not an issue but, as you wing your finger around the screen faster and faster (say, while quickly doodling in a painting app), the lag becomes quite apparent. The powerful minds over at Microsoft Research have figured out a way to get that delay down to a measly 1ms. Of course, there's no guarantee this tech will ever make it into a product, and the video after the break shows little more than a glowing box following a finger. Still, it's always enjoyable to see where we are now versus where we could be.

LG Optimus L7 reportedly joining Rogers' budget lineup

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 10:39 PM PST

We've already taken on you on a personal tour of LG's upcoming L-style handsets, and word on the street is at least one of them is on its way to Rogers. According to MobileSyrup, a kind tipster's handed the site intel claiming the Optimus L7 will be offered as part of the Maple Leaf Carrier's "Smartphone Lite" lineup. Still, it's unclear how much it'll cost you, or when it will go on sale. To give you a quick refresh, the L7 comes packing a 4.3-inch, 480 x 800 screen and a 1GHz CPU along with tasty ICS at its core. Pricing and availability uncertainties aside, we can be certain you'll have to sign the usual Canadian three-year deal with your network once the device gets an official launch.

Panasonic prices its 2012 home theater and audio offerings

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 08:52 PM PST

Pottermore departing beta from platform nine (and three quarters) in April

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 07:36 PM PST

The digital exploits of Little Whinging's most famous lightning-scarred resident is belatedly exiting beta next month. The six-month delay was prompted because the server platform couldn't handle the load of the million pottermaniacs who had early access. This led to the team behind the site summoning up a whole new backbone without the aid of accio. As well as the audio and e-book versions of the seven novels, the site's general opening will herald a fiery goblet of exclusive content, features and sounds. It'll be open to everyone, unless of course, you've tasted the blood of a unicorn -- then the only thing you can look forward to is being condemned to a half-life, a cursed life.

Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast, live at midnight!

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 06:48 PM PST

It's a bit later than our usual weekly podcast, but that doesn't mean we'll be cutting down the intensity at all. In fact, shenanigans always seem to be in the mix this time of night. We're going to be getting things going at midnight, so definitely join Myriam and Brad in the fun, won't you?

March 10, 2012 12:00 AM EST

White House appoints Todd Park as new Chief Technology Officer

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 05:22 PM PST

The White House hasn't wasted any time replacing the vacancy left by Aneesh Chopra, who recently stepped down as our nation's first appointed Chief Technology Officer. Following in his well-accomplished footsteps is Todd Park, a federal employee who's no stranger to the position at hand given his former role as CTO of the US Department of Health and Services. Park is credited with the launch of HealthCare.gov and is now tasked with "applying the newest technology and latest advances to make the Federal government work better for the American people." While we're sure those tasks don't include setting up Sasha and Malia's personal Pinterest accounts, he certainly has a long road ahead, dragging 'ol Pennsylvania Avenue kicking and screaming into our digital age.

Hands-on with Angry Birds Space at SXSW (video)

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 04:45 PM PST

All work and no play makes even the hottest smartphone downright dull. It's with this in mind that Samsung is showcasing Rovio's latest creation, Angry Birds Space, running on the Galaxy Note at SXSW in Austin, Texas. We took a moment to get our feisty paws on the demo, which showcases the weightless, space-like trajectories that players must contend with in the game. Exclusive to the Galaxy Note, users will find a bonus level of play, in addition to the free Danger Zone add-on -- a collection of 30 levels that'll be available to the masses as an in-app purchase. If you haven't been keeping score, the game will make its official debut on March 22nd. So what're you waiting for? Hop the break for the PR and watch as we take revenge on those fiendish pigs!

Myriam Joire contributed to this report.
Samsung and Rovio at SXSW 2012



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Samsung GALAXY Note Becomes the Ultimate Entertainment Device at SXSW

Samsung and Rovio partner to unveil the new Angry Birds game to provide the ultimate on-the-go gaming experience

Austin, Texas, USA, March 9, 2012 – Today Samsung and Rovio will showcase Angry Birds Space for the first time on Samsung GALAXY Note at Samsung Blogger Lounge on the South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals (Austin Convention Center, Room 19AB at 4:15 pm). As an official launch partner, Samsung will provide the first ever hands-on Angry Birds Space game play opportunities on the GALAXY Note before the official game launch.

Angry Birds Space will be showcased on the Samsung GALAXY Note, which provides the ultimate on-the-go entertainment experiences. Samsung GALAXY Note is a perfect gaming device as it comes with a vivid and expansive 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen and a dual-core processor, which ensures incredibly fast and smooth game play.

In celebration of the successful worldwide launch of Samsung GALAXY Note, a new category of mobile device all Samsung GALAXY device users will receive Samsung special offers in the new game.

For all Samsung GALAXY users, an exclusive Samsung GALAXY Note level will be provided in the Angry Birds Space game. In addition, "Danger Zone", a special package of 30 challenging levels normally available as an in-app purchase, will be made available for free to all Samsung GALAXY users from Samsung Apps and the Android Market (level pack compatible above Android 2.1) for 3 months. This exclusive offer will be available from March 22nd with the launch of Angry Birds Space.

Also, all game players will find extra fun playing the game with new Angry Birds Space characters. One of these special birds – the Lazer Bird – is introduced by Samsung, and reflects the personality of Samsung GALAXY Note. The bird's lazer vision resembles the best viewing experience on the crisp and expansive screen and its lazer strike super power the high performance. New characters, including the Lazer Bird in Angry Birds Space have unique superhero powers to help in their fight against the space pigs and bring their eggs safely back home.

Forth Dimension's second Replicating Reality concept stuffs Half-Life 2 into a virtual reality headset (video)

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 04:09 PM PST

GDC might be winding down, but we'd be remiss if we didn't catch up with Forth Dimension Displays, the Kopin subsidiary responsible for all those little microdisplays inside your camcorders and, we're told, specialized military gear. While neither of those are terribly exciting to consumers, the outfit's latest concept is. Similar to last year's E3 demo, the company's new rig is built to highlight the kinds of use cases it would like OEMs to build using its microdisplays. The above jury-rigged setup above consists of a helmet rocking two of the company's SXGA (1280 x 1024) microdisplays which are in turn connected to back-mounted drivers which are then attached to your run-of-the-mill gaming PC. But unlike previous endeavors, when head-tracking happened in the helmet, this year we've got a plastic gun stuffed with an air mouse which controls onscreen movement. It's admittedly hacked together and certainly not flawless -- the cursor tended to bob upwards in our time with it -- yet very immersive and an amazing way to frag combine soldiers in the trenches of Half Life 2. But don't take our word for it, ogle at the gallery below, or watch a video of it in all its glory after the break.
Forth Dimension's Replicating Reality Half-Life 2 concept

Canon teases 'exclusive screening' in Las Vegas, new Cinema EOS products coming at NAB?

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 03:37 PM PST

With both its 1D and 5D-series models already confirmed for 2012, today's Canon teaser hints at something slightly different -- and, according to our sources, a major announcement. The event is set for April 15th -- during the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) show in Las Vegas -- further confirming that whatever imaging device we'll see will likely be geared towards the motion picture and television communities. So, what could it be? A new Cinema EOS cam with a 1D form-factor? A lower-priced model poised to compete with the RED Scarlet? We have but a month to wait for confirmation, so if you haven't already placed your C300 order, it might not be a bad idea to hang tight until after Canon's Tax Day reveal.

Tether for iPhone returns as an HTML5-powered subscription service (video)

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 02:58 PM PST

We're still not sure how iTether temporarily snuck into the App Store the first time around, but the developers behind that software have returned with a new version that skirts Apple's guidelines entirely. While Tether.com has standard apps available for BlackBerry and Android users, the new approach on iOS relies on creating an ad-hoc network from a PC, and then visiting the appropriate webpage on the iPhone. Log in to the website, and the company's "patent-pending" software does the job of tying the two connections together wirelessly through the magic of HTML5, no jailbreaking or other hackery needed. The cost for the service is $30 a year, although it's currently available for the first year at $15 -- no free trials, and of course what happens to your data plan is between you and your carrier. Check out the video above for a demonstration or hit the company's website for more details.

Fisker Karma breaks down in CR test, risks that 'recommended' rating (video)

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 02:26 PM PST

Consumer Reports splashed out $107,850 to buy its own Fisker Karma, but before the car had traveled 200 miles, it had broken down. Partway through calibration testing on the CR Track, the car's dashboard began issuing warnings, but when tester Tom Mutchler pulled over to identify the issue, it wouldn't get going again. Mutchler was forced to call the dealership, located 100 miles away, to collect it on a flatbed for repair. It's the first time in memory that the testing organization can recall a vehicle breaking down partway through testing, but when it comes to the Karma, you can only be sure that nothing's too calamitous.

Exclusive: Sprint iPad shows up in Best Buy's database

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 01:57 PM PST

If you were keeping score during Apple's iPad keynote on Wednesday, you noticed AT&T and Verizon listed amongst the carriers that will get the new iPad, but what about Sprint? It's going to be rockin' LTE in the not-too-distant future, after all. Well, if our eyes dost not deceive us, what we're seeing above (and below) may help put friends of the Now Network at ease: the new iPad for Sprint has arrived in Best Buy's internal inventory system. Does this mean we're going to see the devices magically show up next week at the electronic megastore? Eh, we wouldn't count on it showing up that soon. But is it possible that Sprint will have Apple's iconic tablet ready to go alongside the Samsung Galaxy Nexus when it launches its multi-billion-dollar 4G investment? If that's part of the strategy, then nicely played, Dan. Nicely played.

[Thanks, Anonymous]

Apple's new iPad ship date slips to March 19th in the US

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 01:36 PM PST

Did you wait too long to pull the trigger on a pre-order for Apple's newest iPad? Well, it looks like you'll have to join the rest of the US-based iStragglers and settle for a later ship date. The Cupertino-born slate, initially set for a March 16th release, now appears to have been pushed back to the 19th, forcing prospective online buyers to seek out any remaining stock at brick and mortar outlets on launch day. While this is by no means an indication that the company's sold out of its third-generation tablet wares, consider it a last call for the early adopter train.

Apple building $304 million campus in Austin, Texas, Rick Perry approves this message

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 01:14 PM PST

Looks like SXSW isn't the only thing happening in Austin. The Apple machine is rolling in, but this time it's not the Cupertino outfit filling us in on the deets. Outspoken Texas Governor Rick Perry says that one of Apple's next creations will be a $304 million campus in his state's capital, which will include a $21 million investment over a decade from the Texas Enterprise Fund. Apple's not exactly a newcomer to the south, though, since it currently holds a customer support base in the area and, if all goes according to plan, the new addition could create up to 3600 more jobs. After all, bigger is better in Texas, right?

Apple shuttering iWork.com document sharing, hopes you'll embrace the iCloud

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 12:53 PM PST

Cupertino would like to formally thank you for your interest in iWork.com, but before the summer's through, it's hoping you'll be stuck with your head firmly in the iCloud. Apple sent an email notice out this week, letting iWork.com users know that, as of July 31st, it'll no longer let users publish or share documents through the service. Moving ahead, the company's focused on making iCloud the document sharing iService of choice. For more information on how to tie up those iWork.com loose ends as the deadline draws near, click on the source link below.

Google hastily updates Play Store, fixes broken Market on Motorola devices

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 12:29 PM PST

Motorola Droid RAZR fans were left out in the cold when Google decided to pull the wraps off its revamped content hub. The new Play Store app didn't seem to bond too well with Motorola's Blur OS skin, leaving phones scanning desperately for a non-existent Android Market and trapping users out of the app version of the store. Google's got on it quickly though, with a new Google Play update out now, righting what was once wrong. According to Droid Life, wiping the new hub's application data in settings should coax the update out instantly. And you'd think the two would talk about these things.

MythTV turns 0.25, is actually ten in human years

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 12:04 PM PST

Perhaps it's to help it keep that start-up vibe but, for whatever reason, on the eve of its tenth birthday MythTV is about to release version 0.25. That's right, it's the two bit anniversary of one of our favorite open source HTPC programs. So, what's new in this edition? A lot. In fact, for full details you'll have to hit up the changelog at the source. But, we can guarantee that the new MythTV Services API will open up a whole new frontier to devs. If you're looking for more, well, don't worry -- the creators have also added support for IPv6, AirPlay, HTTP Live Streaming, and DirectX acceleration. For more details and to download the beta for yourself, hit up the source link.

Update: One more major feature added to 0.25 is the support for CableCARD tuners. That capability was added to 0.24 through patches, but this next version supports it out of the proverbial box.

The Engadget Show returns Friday, March 16th with Douglas Rushkoff, Sony, iRobot, MWC and air combat

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 11:41 AM PST

Happy March! We're back, and boy have we got an amazing show for you. Tim and Brian head to Las Vegas to push the latest GoPro and Contour rugged camcorders to their limit, including small plane air combat in the skies above Nevada and some Polaris RZR four wheel driving in a sand storm. We'll give you a tour of this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and swing by iRobot's Bedford, Massachusetts headquarters, to check out the company's latest consumer and military 'bots. Media theorist Douglas Rushkoff will be swinging by the studio to discuss his book, Program or be Programmed. We'll sit down with Sony Electronics president Phil Molyneux and, as always, take a look at the month's hottest new gadgets.

Best of all, if you're in New York City, you can be a part of the live show -- just fire off an email to engadgetshow [at] engadget.com.

Here are the deets:
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• We'll open doors and begin seating at 5:15pm on March 16th, and the taping begins at 6:00PM. We'll be closing the doors at 5:50PM.
• A limited number of tickets are available, first come first serve. We will also have a limited stand-by list available.
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• The show length is around an hour.

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Sony Tablet P gets rooted, does it effortlessly

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 11:19 AM PST

For anyone that's dabbled long enough with Sony's dual-screen tablet as-is, we've got good news. The device can now be rooted and -- better still -- it's not all that difficult. Pocketables forum member RayIczr goes over the method, which requires an ADB installer and a Sony Tablet Root program. Add in some allowances for the USB debug mode and unknown program sources and you'll soon arrive at an unrooted Tablet P. More details and due praise can be found at the source below.

[Thanks Jenn]

Apple clearing out the old to make way for the new, selling iPad refurbs starting at $299

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 10:59 AM PST

At this point, we're sure you've heard all about Cupertino's new slate. But, if for any reason the Retina display, iSight camera and A5X chip aren't enough to make you unload the $500+, Apple may have something for you. Quietly hiding in the online store's left corner is the special deals section, where a plethora of "Apple Certified Refurbished" devices await shoppers who don't mind a rejuvenated unit. For $299 you can virtually walk out with a WiFi, 16GB OG iPad, 50 bucks more gets you a second-gen with the same storage capacity and, if premium is your middle name, you could snag a 64GB WiFi / 3G iPad 2 for $679. It's also worth noting that all of them include a one-year warranty. Now, if that's still not budget-friendly enough, we hear there's a $129 tablet willing to take your cash.

[Thanks, Eddie]

Nielsen report finds 56 percent of US households have a modern game console, total gaming time up seven percent

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 10:40 AM PST

Nielsen is out with its annual survey of video game use in the US today, and it's found that gaming continues to be on the rise across the board. That includes a seven percent increase in total gaming time compared to the previous year (apparently due largely to increases in mobile and tablet gaming), and an increase in modern console ownership from 50 percent of households to 56 percent; that includes so-called 7th generation consoles like the Wii, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It also found the number of cross-platform gamers be on the upswing, with 24 percent responding that they play on two or more of a console, PC, tablet or mobile device (compared to 17 percent previously). Looking at mobile gaming, specifically, Nieslen found that while iOS gaming tended to be distributed fairly evenly across all age groups, Android gaming proved to be far more popular among those aged 25-34 than any other group.

A few other tidbits: 65 percent of consoles are located in the living room, online shopping for games is up while other channels continue to decline, and streaming video continues to be a growing secondary use for game consoles (particularly on the Wii, where it accounts for 33 percent of console usage, compared to roughly 15 percent on both the Xbox 360 and PS3).

Engadget Podcast 284 - 03.09.2012

Posted: 09 Mar 2012 10:13 AM PST

Yes, there was big news this week, but was it really even that big? Come with us as we succinctly discuss and the impact of an iterative, non-surprising upgrade to the world's most important piece of hardware in less than a half hour, and then move on to more interesting items. It's the Engadget Podcast, always grasping for the next level of Interestingness.

Host: Tim Stevens, Brian Heater, Dana Wollman
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Orbital - Never

00:01:42 - The new iPad is official, with Retina display, LTE and A5X CPU. Available March 16th
00:06:41 - Apple new iPad hands-on (update: video!)
00:08:35 - Apple TV (2012) hands-on!
00:12:41 - The new iPad vs. iPad 2: what's changed?
00:17:00 - Siri sort-of comes to the new iPad, does voice dictation only
00:27:45 - Lytro camera review
00:36:23 - Google Play replaces Android Market, new source for apps, books, movies and music (video)
00:39:24 - Dell XPS 13 review
00:50:58 - Intel Ivy Bridge touchscreen Ultrabook reference design hands-on (video)
00:53:22 - Archos Arnova 7-inch Child Pad hands-on (video)
01:01:05 - Samsung confirms pink Galaxy Note coming soon, we go hands-on (video)





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