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- What do Samsung and Phones 4u have to show the UK on March 30th?
- Harry Potter Wizards Collection brings home all eight movies on a ridiculous 31 discs (video)
- NRG to bring 200 fast-charging EV stations to the Golden State, pump $100 million into CA infrastructure
- Sky Anytime+ now available via all broadband providers
- Could Fido be joining the Canadian LTE club?
- Ask Engadget: using an iPad as a remote viewfinder?
- Instagram opens signup page for Android port, release date still unknown
- XBMC Eden officially steps out of beta, available for download now
- Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012
- World's largest telescope underway, scientists definitely observe big bang
| What do Samsung and Phones 4u have to show the UK on March 30th? Posted: 25 Mar 2012 09:08 AM PDT  |
| Harry Potter Wizards Collection brings home all eight movies on a ridiculous 31 discs (video) Posted: 25 Mar 2012 07:54 AM PDT Now that all of the Harry Potter movies have been released, Warner Bros. has seen fit to slide them together in one truly epic set. Harry Potter Wizard's Collection spans 31 discs including the theatrical version of each movie, extended cuts of the first two flicks, 3D versions of the last two, Ultraviolet digital copies and several bonus discs with ten hours of new to disc bonus content and 5 hours of never before seen extras. Of course, we should also mention the incredibly detailed box it all comes in, seen in the CG video above. Of course, you can't always have everything, and some fans are upset about what this collection doesn't include -- extended versions of the last six movies. Those still interested can preorder the $499 MSRP set (currently selling for $349 on Amazon) for delivery September 7th, and get an early preview of one of the special features embedded after the break. Synopsis: The magical film franchise is now available in a spectacular limited-edition collectible box set. The most comprehensive Harry Potter movie collection yet features all eight films, exclusive never-before-seen content and must-have memorabilia. This new limited and numbered 31-disc collection contains all eight Harry Potter movies on Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet Digital Copy and more than 37 hours of special features including all previously released materials and more than 10 hours of new to disc bonus content, and 5 hours of never-before-seen material. In addition to the theatrical release of every film, the collection also includes the extended versions of Harry Potter and The Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; and the 3D versions of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows –- Parts 1 and 2. Films Included in Collection – All on Blu-ray, DVD and UltraViolet Digital Copy · Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Theatrical Version and Extended Cut · Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Theatrical Version and Extended Cut · Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban · Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire · Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix · Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince · Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 2D and 3D Versions · Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 2D and 3D Versions Special Features for Hours of Entertainment · Harry Potter Wizard's Collection Bonus Disc o Nearly 4 hours of features including: All New! "The Harry Potters You Never Met" - Watch how thrilling stunts from the films were performed, and learn about the tricks behind the major stunts in the series. · Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1 Bonus Disc o Over 2 hours of features including: All New! "Creating the World of Harry Potter, Pt. 7: Story" · Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 Bonus Disc o Over 4 hours of features including: All New! "Creating the World of Harry Potter, Pt. 8: Growing Up" and All New! Extended "A Conversation with JK Rowling and Daniel Radcliffe" with 15 minutes of new footage |
| Posted: 25 Mar 2012 04:35 AM PDT  NRG may be shelling out some serious cash, but the deal is still mutually beneficial -- those extra vehicle chargers will be running on its own fee-based eVgo network, after all. Governor Jerry Brown calls the settlement the beginning of a "virtuous circle" that will boost EV sales for the state, which will in turn, provoke investors to expand California's charging infrastructure, which will, of course, sell more cars. In fact, he's banking on it, and has signed an executive order setting targets for EV adoption. If all goes as planned, you'll be looking at a smog free San Francisco skyline by 2050. Won't that be nice? NRG Energy, Inc. to Build Unprecedented Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Infrastructure in California The California Public Utilities Commission and NRG Energy have entered into an agreement where NRG will build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) charging network in California, investing approximately $100 million over the next four years. This fee-based charging network will consist of at least 200 publicly available fast-charging stations-installed in the San Francisco Bay area, the San Joaquin Valley, the Los Angeles Basin and San Diego County-which can add 50 miles of range in less than 15 minutes of charging. Additionally, NRG's EV infrastructure commitment will include the wiring for at least 10,000 individual charging stations located at homes, offices, multifamily communities, schools and hospitals located across the State. "With this agreement, the people of California will gain a charging infrastructure ready to support their current and future fleet of electric vehicles," said David Crane, NRG's Chief Executive Officer. "And we will be helping the State meet its clean car goals as embodied by its Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate." The agreement, pending approvals and finalization, resolves outstanding litigation arising out of a long-term electricity contract entered into over a decade ago by a subsidiary of Dynegy, Inc., then a co-owner with NRG of the portfolio of power generating plants currently owned by NRG in California. NRG assumed full responsibility for resolving this matter in 2006 when NRG acquired Dynegy's 50% interest in the assets. "California already leads the way in the development of an alternative energy transportation sector and, with the price of gasoline above $4 per gallon and rising, all Americans need to be giving serious consideration to the increasingly attractive electric vehicle alternative to what former President Bush called 'our national addiction to foreign oil'," continued Crane. "This network will be built with private funds on a sustainable business model that will allow NRG to maintain and grow the network as EV adoption grows." The agreement calls for a network that will bring: A minimum of 200 direct current (DC) fast chargers to the state. A minimum of 10,000 parking spaces retrofitted with wiring necessary to charge EVs at multifamily buildings, large worksites and civic sites such as universities and hospitals. Training and jobs for the installation and maintenance of these charging stations in California. Advanced charging services that increase the speed and power of DC fast charging, store electricity to minimize peak-period demand, and enable EV drivers to support electrical grid reliability with needed energy services through vehicle to grid technology enhancement and implementation. Significant additional investment in California's clean technology economy and hundreds of jobs in construction and EV infrastructure manufacturing, maintenance and management. Approximately $100 million in infrastructure investment over four years, and $20 million in cash to go to the California Public Utility Commission. Governor Brown Announces $120 Million Settlement to Fund Electric Car Charging Stations Across California Issues Executive Order to Help Bring 1.5 Million Zero-Emission Vehicles Onto California's Roads GOLETA – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined with the California Public Utilities Commission today to announce a $120 million dollar settlement with NRG Energy Inc. that will fund the construction of a statewide network of charging stations for zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs), including at least 200 public fast-charging stations and another 10,000 plug-in units at 1,000 locations across the state. The settlement stems from California's energy crisis. The Governor also announced that he has signed an executive order laying the foundation for 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on California's roadways by 2025. "This executive order strengthens California's position as a national leader in zero-emission vehicles," said Governor Brown, "and the settlement will dramatically expand California's electric vehicle infrastructure, helping to clean our air and reduce our dependence on foreign oil." The settlement announced today resolves ten-year-old claims against a subsidiary of Dynegy Inc., then a co-owner with NRG of the portfolio of power generating plants currently owned by NRG in California, for costs of long-term power contracts signed in March 2001. NRG assumed full responsibility for resolving this matter in 2006 when NRG acquired Dynegy's 50% interest in the assets. One hundred million dollars from the settlement will fund the fast-charging stations and the installation of the plug-in units and electrical upgrades, at no cost to taxpayers. The remaining twenty million dollars will be directed to ratepayer relief. For more information on the settlement, please contact the CPUC. The network of charging stations funded by the settlement will be installed in the San Francisco Bay Area, the San Joaquin Valley, the Los Angeles Basin and San Diego County. This new infrastructure network is a breakthrough in encouraging consumer adoption of electric vehicles and will contribute significantly to achieving California's clean car goals. "The settlement will launch a virtuous circle in which ever more Californians will feel comfortable driving EVs, and growing EV sales will in turn attract ever more investment in charging infrastructure to our state," said CPUC President Michael R. Peevey. "It will create jobs in California, help clean our air, and support attainment of our greenhouse gas reduction goals." Added CPUC Commissioner Mike Florio: "This is a truly creative deal that offers tremendous value for California utility customers. In one stroke it closes out an unfortunate chapter in our history and propels us down the road to a clean transportation future. Through the settlement, EVs will become a viable transportation option for many Californians who do not have the option to have a charging station at their residence." Mary Nichols, Chair of the California Air Resources Board Chair (CARB), lauded the settlement agreement. "California has the most aggressive clean transportation goals in the nation," said Nichols. "The automakers are already building clean electric cars. This infrastructure infusion will give consumers the confidence to go out and buy them, which is what needs to happen for us to clean our air, lower greenhouse gas emissions and reduce our dependence on imported oil." In January, CARB voted to require the largest automakers to derive 15 percent, or about 1.4 million, of their annual California sales from electric vehicles and other zero or near-zero emissions vehicles by 2025. The Executive Order issued today by the Governor sets the following targets: • By 2015, all major cities in California will have adequate infrastructure and be "zero-emission vehicle ready"; • By 2020, the state will have established adequate infrastructure to support 1 million zero-emission vehicles in California; • By 2025, there will be 1.5 million zero-emission vehicles on the road in California; and • By 2050, virtually all personal transportation in the State will be based on zero-emission vehicles, and greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector will be reduced by 80 percent below 1990 levels. AB 32, the 2006 Global Warming Solutions Act, calls for a 30 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. The goal of 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050 was set by an executive order signed by former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. Last year, Governor Brown signed SB X1-2, which directed the California Air Resources Board to adopt regulations setting a 33 percent renewable energy target. |
| Sky Anytime+ now available via all broadband providers Posted: 25 Mar 2012 01:22 AM PDT  |
| Could Fido be joining the Canadian LTE club? Posted: 24 Mar 2012 09:57 PM PDT  |
| Ask Engadget: using an iPad as a remote viewfinder? Posted: 24 Mar 2012 07:55 PM PDT  It's an interesting request and that's why we're here: solving those problems that three minutes on Google just can't. So, dear friends, what say you? Wish the soon-to-be-wed couple all the best by adding a helpful solution to the comment feed and spread a little joy. |
| Instagram opens signup page for Android port, release date still unknown Posted: 24 Mar 2012 05:41 PM PDT  |
| XBMC Eden officially steps out of beta, available for download now Posted: 24 Mar 2012 05:12 PM PDT  Been snacking on popcorn with the beta build of XBMC 11.0 Eden since it got released last December? If, you'll be pleased know that the full-on release version is now officially available for download. In case you don't recall, this latest build of the media center house many new features, not limited to Addon Rollbacks (in case you hate their new builds), a plethora of speed-improvements, official "in- sync support" for iOS devices, AirPlay functionality and UI tweaks. There's also good news for Ubuntu users, as XBMCbuntu Final has been officially announced as the successor to XBMC Live. Excuse the pun, but if you're ready to taste the fruit now that it's ripe, you'll find the full details for both and the download link for Eden at the source link below. |
| Mobile Miscellany: week of March 19th, 2012 Posted: 24 Mar 2012 04:27 PM PDT  Lumia 610 spotted in orange and purple  Blueberry, strawberry, tangerine, grape and lime -- okay, maybe not quite, but it looks like Nokia will be adding two new colors to its Lumia 610 collection: orange and purple. When it was officially unveiled at Mobile World Congress, the handset was said to be available in white, cyan, magenta and black. It seems that Nokia will use the two new colors to help reinforce the handset's youth appeal. Kids these days... [WMPoweruser] Google Play Store update brings more useful reviews A new version of the Samsung Galaxy Beam coming to India, packs dual-core CPU and pico projector  Looks like Spice Mobile's Popkorn is about to get some very stiff competition. The Samsung Galaxy Beam is set to arrive in India next month, which packs a dual-core 1GHz CPU, a 4-inch WVGA display, a five megapixel camera and Android 2.3. Most unique about the handset, however, is that it'll include a pico projector, which allows purchasers to expand their entertainment options without needing to purchase a television. [Phone Arena] Samsung releases source code of Ice Cream Sandwich for Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) No, you can't go ahead and flash this to your phone, but Samsung's release of the source code for Ice Cream Sandwich on the Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) will usher in a new era of custom ROMs that are based on Sammy's work. [Phandroid] Qualcomm releases Adreno drivers for Android 4.0 If you've installed a custom ROM on your smartphone or tablet, only to find less-than-ideal support for video hardware acceleration, take heart -- you may find good luck around the corner. This week, Qualcomm released the source code for the Android 4.0 graphics driver of all its Adreno 2xx series GPUs. [Android Community, MoDaCo] HTC releases Ice Cream Sandwich source code for Sensation, Sensation XE and Vivid Samsung and Qualcomm weren't the only companies showing a bit of responsibility to the open source community this week. Similarly, HTC has released the kernel source code of its Android 4.0 build for the Sensation, Sensation XE and Vivid. [Android Central] MetroPCS welcomes the ZTE Score M to the low, low end  MetroPCS has just added a new penalty phone to its lineup. Just what is a penalty phone, you ask? Well, let's say you have a handset you really dig, which you accidentally take into the hot tub or lose in a bad hand of poker. The penalty phone is something you can buy in a pinch -- on the cheap -- which constantly reminds you of your dumb mistake. The ZTE Score M has been available on Cricket for some time, and we can personally testify to its overall crappiness. It includes a 600MHz CPU, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 3.2 megapixel camera and Android 2.3. MetroPCS will sell it for $49, after a similarly lousy mail-in rebate. [Pocketnow] Windows Phone crosses the five percent threshold in Finland  If you need some random trivia for the evening, try this on for size: Windows Phone now holds five percent market share in Nokia's home country of Finland. Based on info from Statcounter, Windows Phone is the only platform that shows a significant rise in popularity, which seems to have come at the cost of both Android and Symbian. Meanwhile, iOS remains the dominant platform in the country, although its user base is relatively stagnant. [WMPoweruser] |
| World's largest telescope underway, scientists definitely observe big bang Posted: 24 Mar 2012 02:10 PM PDT  |
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