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- Kinect for Windows version 1.5 to be released in May
- Osaka University wants to shake your hand with its robotic glove (video)
- BMW and Toyota come together, right now, over batteries
- Novatech Ultrabook range goes to nFinity, well, at least four
- Two more Archos Arnova tablets roll through the FCC
- Rovio acquires Futuremark Game Studios, seeks a life less poultry
- Xbox 360 apps now live for Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv
- Hon Hai Precision snaps up 10 percent of Sharp in display tie-up
- RIM's latest patent details automatic volume adjustments based on handset placement
- OnStar's Family Link tracking package launching in mid-April (updated: hands-on)
- 30 million NFC-equipped phones shipped in 2011, could reach 700 million by 2016
- Apple secures patent on multiple-arm, multiple-frequency antenna design
- Samsung launches Switch Grip QF20 WiFi camcorder, shoot with both guns
- Harry Potter e-books now available to muggles
- Apple patents ejectable SIM card tray as nano-SIM battle rages on
- LG Lucid becomes official on Verizon, can be yours March 29th for $80
- Samsung's own Facebook page shows Galaxy Note wearing Ice Cream Sandwich
- MLB.tv lands on Xbox 360, gets cozy alongside ESPN and UFC
- Remote smartphone diagnostics: the new Carrier IQ or helpful support tool?
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| Kinect for Windows version 1.5 to be released in May Posted: 27 Mar 2012 11:21 AM PDT  |
| Osaka University wants to shake your hand with its robotic glove (video) Posted: 27 Mar 2012 11:01 AM PDT  Feel like you aren't connecting with the people you video chat with? A team from Osaka University has developed a robotic hand that'll start a chat by gripping your paw with the warmth and firmness of a rugby player. Assembled from silicone and sponge, the researchers fitted a film heater to keep the electrical extremity at 37 degrees Celsius -- the theory being that if its warmer than your own hand, you're more predisposed toward it. Future plans for the mechanical metacarpus include adding a pressure sensor so it'll match your grip and welding it to a telepresence robot for executives to harass their colleagues with a constant stream of formal greetings. If you're wondering, the answer's yes; we do have footage of terrified exhibition guests giving it a go after the break. |
| BMW and Toyota come together, right now, over batteries Posted: 27 Mar 2012 10:38 AM PDT  BMW Group and TMC Sign Lithium-ion Battery Collaborative Research Agreement 27.03.2012 Tokyo/Munich . BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) announce that they have signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells and have begun said research. The agreement follows the memorandum of understanding concerning a mid-to-long-term collaboration on next-generation environment-friendly vehicles and technologies announced by the two companies on December 1, 2011. The research project being undertaken under the agreement is focusing on increasing the performance and capacity of lithium-ion battery cells through the use of new combinations of materials for cathodes, anodes and electrolytes. In addition to the collaborative research agreement between BMW Group and TMC, Toyota Motor Europe (TME), TMC's European subsidiary, and BMW Group entered into a contract-also announced on December 1, 2011-under which BMW Group is to supply highly efficient 1.6 liter and 2.0 liter diesel engines to TME starting in 2014. |
| Novatech Ultrabook range goes to nFinity, well, at least four Posted: 27 Mar 2012 10:12 AM PDT  |
| Two more Archos Arnova tablets roll through the FCC Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:48 AM PDT  |
| Rovio acquires Futuremark Game Studios, seeks a life less poultry Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:26 AM PDT  |
| Xbox 360 apps now live for Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv Posted: 27 Mar 2012 09:07 AM PDT  Anxiously awaiting the arrival of those brand spanking new apps for your Xbox 360 console? Well, the wait is over. Video apps for Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv have arrived on a number of consoles here at Engadget HQ. Major Nelson dropped the official word a little while ago, leaving you mere moments away from live and on demand television and baseball just in time for the start of the season. Keep in mind all three of these high profile applications feature Kinect integration -- but don't worry, you won't be forced to swing any bats in your living room. If you're looking for more info, details on the HBO Go and MLB.tv offerings await in the PR below. We are excited to announce today that HBO GO® has officially launched on Microsoft's Xbox LIVE, the online entertainment service for Xbox 360. With HBO GO on Xbox, consumers will be able to instantly access more than 1,400 titles, including every episode of every season of the best HBO® shows – streamed to their TVs for convenient, on-demand viewing from the comfort of home. HBO GO is available at no additional cost to HBO customers who subscribe through a participating television provider. "HBO and Xbox is a marriage of the two preeminent brands in their respective fields," said Otto Berkes, senior vice president of Consumer Technology, HBO. "During my tenure at Microsoft, we always envisioned Xbox as an entertainment hub and the addition of HBO GO represents a coming of age for the platform. The experience is one that will impress both the HBO subscribers and the Xbox fans." "Today, we are crossing another milestone in our mission to add voice control and voice search with Kinect to the world's best TV shows, movies, music and sports," said Yusuf Mehdi, Chief Marketing Officer, Xbox. "By offering HBO GO, and its entire catalogue of beloved TV series like The Sopranos, The Wire, Sex in the City and True Blood, we are another step closer to delivering all the entertainment you love on Xbox 360." HBO GO features the best and latest HBO shows and hit movies including the critically acclaimed, award-winning series Game of Thrones®, Boardwalk Empire® and True Blood®; classics like The Sopranos®, Sex and the City® and Deadwood®; plus HBO original films, miniseries, sports, documentaries and specials; in addition to a wide selection of blockbuster theatricals. MLB.TV Now Available on Xbox 360 Live streaming of MLB games debuts for Microsoft's Xbox 360 entertainment & gaming system NEW YORK, March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- MLB Advanced Media, L.P., the interactive media and Internet company of Major League Baseball, today announced that MLB.TV is available on Microsoft's Xbox 360. MLB.TV, the Internet's most prolific live streaming video subscription offering, is marking its 10th year of service and in the past two years has delivered over 500 million live video streams. Beginning today, MLB.TV Premium subscribers will have access to all available Spring Training games and every out-of-market regular season game on Xbox 360* as well as portability support to use their accounts across a variety of mobile and connected platforms. In addition, MLB.TV Premium subscribers get the award-winning MLB.com At Bat 12 mobile application for free on iPhone, iPad and Android. "The launch of MLB.TV on Xbox 360 is an exciting development for baseball fans and symbolic of our commitment to deliver live games through Internet-connected distribution points," said Kenny Gersh, Senior Vice President, Business Development, MLBAM. "Combining the technology powers of MLB.TV and Xbox will give fans even more options for watching live baseball games in high definition." "The future of sports entertainment will be more personal, interactive, and engaging," said Yusuf Mehdi, Chief Marketing Officer, Xbox. "With unique features like a split-screen mode that lets you watch two games at once, and voice-control on Xbox 360 that lets you pause, rewind, or fast forward with the sound of your voice, the MLB.TV app for Xbox is a giant leap into the future." With MLB.TV on Xbox 360, subscribers will get a dynamic live viewing experience for every out-of-market regular season game. Among the features available at launch include: Live Games, Recaps, and Archived Games – Watch every live regular season out-of-market game, or catch it later from the game archives, which will include 2011 games as well as 2012. Short-form game recaps, a complete review of the game in less than 5 minutes, also are available to all Xbox LIVE Gold Members, as well as a free Game of the Day. My Teams – Designate favorite teams and put them front and center, making the live games, archives and recaps for selected favorite teams appear front-and-center for immediate access. Every game in HD – MLB.TV delivers every game in beautiful streaming HD, and most games give every fan the option of the Home or Away feed. Mini Guide – The Mini Guide gives you a quick preview of all of today's games right at the bottom of the screen, and makes it easier than ever to switch between games. Split Screen – Allows fans to watch two games at once. Watch live games on both screens or a live game on one while you catch up with a game recap or archive game on the other. Both screens can be controlled independently, pausing and rewinding each separately. Gesture Control and Voice Control with Kinect for Xbox 360 - Focus on the action instead of looking for the remote. Navigate through the Content Guide, skip to the next inning, or play, pause, and rewind that double play...all with the wave of a hand or the sound of a voice with Kinect for Xbox 360. *Xbox LIVE Gold Membership ($59.99/ 12 months) also required. |
| Hon Hai Precision snaps up 10 percent of Sharp in display tie-up Posted: 27 Mar 2012 08:44 AM PDT  Sharp Establishes Strategic Global Partnership with Hon Hai Group Osaka, Mar 27, 2012 (JCN Newswire via COMTEX) -- Sharp Corporation (hereinafter "Sharp") entered into agreement today with Hon Hai group, the world's leading EMS (electronic manufacturing service) company, to establish strategic global partnership to collaborate in various business fields, and to issue new shares to Hon Hai group through third-party allotment (hereinafter "the issuance of new shares through third-party allotment"). The market surrounding electronics industry is becoming severe, with rapid price decline due to the development of digital technology and increasing competition in a global market. We believe the timely action is necessary to tackle these changes in the market. Looking at the business environment, Hon Hai Precision Industry, the key company of Hon Hai group, saw Sharp's LCD technology with high reputation, and decided to procure ultimately up to 50% of large-size LCD panels and LCD modules manufactured at the LCD panel plant in Sakai-city, Osaka, Japan. The LCD panel plant will be mutually managed by one company set by partner companies. In addition, this partnership allows each company to establish a new business model, combining each company's strength, to launch cost competitive component and products fit to market demand by utilizing Sharp's potential for the development of one-of-a-kind components and products with Hon Hai group's mounting technology and cost competitiveness. Sharp plans to enhance this partnership by broadening the collaboration field, to allocate funds received from Hon Hai group by the issuance of new shares through third-party allotment, to the investment for the new technology introduction, to increase mid-and long- term profitability, and to strengthen competitive edge in the global market. Overview of Strategic Partnership 1. Stabilize LCD panel plant operation in Sakai and strengthen cost competitiveness by purchasing power of Hon Hai Precision Industry Hon Hai Precision Industry will procure ultimately up to 50% of LCD panels and LCD modules manufactured by SDP. Both companies will mutually take in part of the management through one company set by partner companies, which enables stable operation of the LCD panel plant in Sakai. The two companies will take advantage of the economy of scale and material procurement in LCD panel and LCD TV fields, and will further enhance cost competitiveness in the global market. *Share holding rate of SDP: Current status: - Sharp: Approx. 93% - Sony: Approx. 7% After signing the partnership: - Sharp: Approx. 46.5% - Terry Gou and others including investment corporations: Approx. 46.5% - Sony: Approx. 7% 2. The issuance of new shares to Hon Hai group through third-party allotment the number of new shares to be issued:121)(the number of new shares to be issued:649)(the number of new shares to be issued:000 shares) *The issuance of new shares through third-party allotment and share holding rate after the issuance of new shares: - Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.: 4.06% - Foxconn Technology Co., Ltd.: 0.65% - Foxconn (FAR EAST) Limited: 2.53% - Q-Run Holdings Limited: 2.64% |
| RIM's latest patent details automatic volume adjustments based on handset placement Posted: 27 Mar 2012 08:23 AM PDT  That moment when you physically hurt your ear by mashing your cellphone up against it in a futile bid to hear the person on the other end. That's the very moment that RIM's gunning to make history with its latest patent, which was filed way back in November of 2007 but just granted today. The BlackBerry-maker's patent describes an adjustable acoustic speaker output "based on an estimated degree of seal of an ear about a speaker port" -- effectively a system where the volume can automatically increase if a handset jostles further from your ear. Not surprisingly, the description details "at least one touch sensor" used for detecting the distance between one's ear and the device, and the connecting method of adjusting the audio depending on what information the sensor picks up. We're guessing folks who walk and talk would be keen on taking advantage, but then again, you could just walk around with a Bluetooth headset on. (Keyword being could, not should.) |
| OnStar's Family Link tracking package launching in mid-April (updated: hands-on) Posted: 27 Mar 2012 08:01 AM PDT  Looks like OnStar's finally ready to go live with the Family Link program it was talking up last summer. The service, which lets family members track vehicles for the low, low price of $3.99 (on top of an existing OnStar package), is set to begin a phased rollout next month. Family Link revolves around two primary, similarly named features: Vehicle Locate and Vehicle Location Alert. The first lets concerned relatives view the vehicle's location on a map and the second sends an alert at a chosen interval, letting the vehicle's location be known via text or email. The initial roll out will be open to select subscribers in April, with more invitations hitting in June and a more complete rollout later in the year. We went hands-on with the service at an OnStar demo in New York City, tracking vehicles in both New Jersey and Detroit. Family Link was able to locate a connected truck in Detroit in a mere five seconds, zeroing in on the vehicle's precise location at OnStar HQ in Michigan (note: we had tracked another vehicle in New Jersey a few minutes before -- that time with a roughly 20 second delay). It's not designed for constant tracking -- you won't see the car icon moving down the map as you drive -- but it appears to be an excellent solution for keeping tabs on your kids as they drive OnStar-equipped vehicles. We also took a look at those handy text vehicle location alerts, that OnStar will push directly to any mobile device or email address at user-selected intervals. Jump past the break to see our hands-on with both Family Link components. Zach Honig contributed to this report.
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| 30 million NFC-equipped phones shipped in 2011, could reach 700 million by 2016 Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:55 AM PDT  Shipments of NFC-enabled handsets reached 30 million units in 2011 Gothenburg, Sweden – March 26, 2012: According to a new research report by Berg Insight, global sales of handsets featuring Near Field Communication (NFC) increased ten-fold in 2011 to 30 million units. Growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 87.8 percent, shipments are forecasted to reach 700 million units in 2016. The global rise in smartphone adoption is also driving higher attach rates for other wireless connectivity technologies in handsets including GPS, Bluetooth and WLAN. These connectivity technologies are already a standard feature on high-end smartphones and most medium- and low-end models. Declining costs will also enable broader integration in the featurephone segment that is rapidly gaining smartphone-like functionality. The attach rate for GPS among GSM/WCDMA/LTE handsets reached 31 percent in 2011 and grew to 38 percent for all air interface standards. Shipments of WLAN-enabled handsets have more or less doubled annually in the past four years and the attach rate increased to 33 percent in 2011. WLAN connectivity in handsets enables a range of use cases including offloading data traffic from increasingly congested mobile networks, media synchronisation and indoor navigation services. "Reliable indoor navigation systems for handsets need hybrid location technologies that fuse signal measurements from multiple satellite systems like GPS and GLONASS with cellular and WLAN network signals, together with data from sensors such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, compasses and altimeters", said André Malm, Senior Analyst, Berg Insight. He adds that periodic calibrations using satellite and wireless network signals are necessary to compensate for the low data accuracy and high drift obtained from low cost sensors used in handsets today. The NFC technology for short-range wireless point-to-point communication reached a breakthrough in 2011 when several leading handset vendors released more than 40 NFC-enabled handsets. NFC can be used for countless applications such as paring devices to establish Bluetooth or WLAN connections, information exchange, electronic ticketing and secure contactless payments. "Even though it will take some time before the stakeholders agree on business models for payment networks, other use cases such as reading tags and easy pairing of devices may well be compelling enough for handset vendors to integrate NFC in mid- and high-end devices already today" concluded Mr Malm. |
| Apple secures patent on multiple-arm, multiple-frequency antenna design Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:38 AM PDT  If not for Leap Day, Apple would've seen this one granted a year to the day after it was filed; as it stands, 365 days will just have to do. At any rate, Apple has not only managed to secure a patent this fine morning for an ejectable SIM tray, but also one for an antenna isolation apparatus. In simple(ish) terms, the patent details an antenna structure in a portable electronic device that's comprised of "first, second, and third resonating elements aligned along a common axis parallel to a ground plane," with a multiple-arm, multiple-frequency design taking shape. It's also pretty clear that the intention here is to reduce radio-frequency interference between the antennas -- something that'll prove increasingly important as wave support is added in future iPhones. Unfortunately, there's no word on whether this patent will allow AT&T-infused iPhone 5 handsets to display "7G" in the indicator bar. |
| Samsung launches Switch Grip QF20 WiFi camcorder, shoot with both guns Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:33 AM PDT  |
| Harry Potter e-books now available to muggles Posted: 27 Mar 2012 07:07 AM PDT 
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| Apple patents ejectable SIM card tray as nano-SIM battle rages on Posted: 27 Mar 2012 06:48 AM PDT  |
| LG Lucid becomes official on Verizon, can be yours March 29th for $80 Posted: 27 Mar 2012 06:43 AM PDT  That LG Lucid we've heard so much about lately? Yep, it's real, and Verizon is now ready to publicly acknowledge its existence.The LTE-capable device resides in the mid-range, but for $80 (with a two-year commitment and after a $50 mail-in rebate) you're getting a 4-inch display covered in Gorilla Glass, 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB of RAM, 5MP rear-facing camera with 1080p video capture and a front-facing cam of unknown resolution. And for the folks keeping track at home, the Lucid will be shipping with Gingerbread installed, though Verizon is quick to admit that ICS is in the works. Sound like your cup o' tea? You won't have to wait long -- it's heading your way on March 29th. STEP UP TO THE VERIZON WIRELESS 4G LTE NETWORK WITH LUCID™ BY LG Affordability and Simplicity Combine for an Ideal Mobile Experience BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and LG Mobile today announced Lucid™ by LG, exclusively for Verizon Wireless, will be available starting March 29 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Lucid by LG is designed to create an easy-to-learn, easy-to-use experience for first-time smartphone users. The slim and compact design features a stunning 4-inch touchscreen display protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass that gives customers superb brightness, enhanced clarity and readability, even while outdoors. Powered by America's fastest 4G network, Lucid by LG customers have access to 4G LTE coverage in over 200 markets covering more than 200 million people. Lucid by LG is packed with features to make the smartphone experience easy, while also increasing productivity. Customers can use the lock screen shortcuts to instantly access the phone, messaging, voicemail and camera application from the lock screen. Customers also no longer have to stop what they're doing to reply to texts by using the Quick Reply feature, as text message notifications pop up on the screen and allow customers to reply directly from the Quick Reply notification. The Quick Dialer widget lets customers make calls directly from a home screen panel without having to open the phone application. Additionally, Lucid by LG has Guided Tours right on the device, which provides step-by-step tutorials for customers who want to learn more about their new phone. Business professionals can take advantage of the Polaris Office app on Lucid by LG which allows customers to easily open, create and edit Microsoft® Office documents, including Word, PowerPoint® and Excel®. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network takes Lucid by LG to the next level, loading websites 10 times faster than 3G, making it that much easier for a professional to stay up to speed on recent news and keep in touch with colleagues. The mobile hotspot feature lets professionals connect to up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, making it easy for teams to work from a remote location. Additional features: · Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread, upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich · 5-megapixel rear-facing autofocus camera with flash and full HD (1080p) video capture · Front facing camera for video chatting with friends and family · Video Producer – create and edit HD videos right on Lucid by LG · 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and 1 GB of RAM for fast Web browsing and multitasking · Virtual QWERTY keyboard with Swype® technology · SmartShare – share media with friends and colleagues wirelessly to DLNA®-enabled devices Pricing and availability: · Lucid by LG will be available starting March 29 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers will receive the rebate in the form of a debit card; upon receipt, customers may use the card as cash anywhere debit cards are accepted. · Customers who purchase a Lucid by LG will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data. |
| Samsung's own Facebook page shows Galaxy Note wearing Ice Cream Sandwich Posted: 27 Mar 2012 06:18 AM PDT  [Thanks, Binyamin] |
| MLB.tv lands on Xbox 360, gets cozy alongside ESPN and UFC Posted: 27 Mar 2012 06:01 AM PDT  |
| Remote smartphone diagnostics: the new Carrier IQ or helpful support tool? Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:32 AM PDT  Too much of a doomsday scenario? Perhaps, but it's important to drive home the point that it has become so outrageous over the past year that we can't help but become nervous anytime we download an app or type in a password. Is our phone secure? How can we really be sure? Can we really trust (insert carrier or manufacturer name here)? This week, the very same situation is resurfacing as Verizon and HTC have made significant moves to install remote diagnostic tools on select devices. It's all done in the name of customer support, but how can we tell this isn't just another sneaky way of snagging our personal deets and selling them to a third party without telling us? We wanted to find out, and here's what we've learned so far. Backstory Last November, the words "Carrier IQ" transformed from an unknown company into the tech industry's equivalent of a four letter word in a matter of hours. In short, thanks to a keen-eyed developer, it was discovered that several manufacturers and mobile operators had pre-installed software on their devices that were capable of gathering heaps of personal data. What it did with that information was left to the discretion of Carrier IQ's individual customers -- that is, the companies responsible for making and selling the phones. When put on the hot seat by Senator Al Franken, manufacturers pointed the fingers of blame at the carriers, claiming that the software was installed under their direction. Caught red-handed, the networks accepted the responsibility but didn't go far as to admit any guilt in the matter, instead explaining that only limited amounts of data were collected for the purpose of patching up holes in coverage and discovering inefficiencies in their wireless networks. See, it's all for the customers, right? The operators legitimized this by showing off vague portions of their privacy policy, saying that this shouldn't have caught the customer off-guard since they'd accepted the terms of service before using their phone.  Fast-forward four months. This controversy has finally died down, just in time for a new one to take its place. For this go-round, it's in the form of remote diagnostics. Just last week HTC announced that its phones will soon come pre-loaded with LogMeIn Remote, a client that's no stranger to the field of mobile diagnostics. Additionally, Verizon is in the process of updating the LG Revolution and Samsung Droid Charge with a similar tool made by a lesser-known company called AetherPal. So what's this all about?  The premise is simple and inviting: if your phone is misbehaving or acting strange, all you need to do is call into tech support and the representative can access your phone from afar, view the same exact screens that you see and run some diagnostics tests to determine exactly what's wrong. If this sounds familiar, you've likely had a support rep do the same kind of thing on your PC. In theory, these apps are supposed to increase customer satisfaction and lower the number of costly returns and warranty replacements. And in a day and age in which most companies are trying to cut costs in any way possible, this all sounds like a magical way of hitting two birds with one stone. If you're a natural skeptic (or the owner of a CIQ-crippled handset), you're likely looking at this with a heavy dose of hesitancy. That's exactly how we felt, too -- we immediately started looking for the bad. There has to be an ulterior motive, after all. HTC and Verizon are being unusually transparent about their intent to set up remote diagnostics, and it's hard to tell if their attempts to gain favor with the average consumer are genuine. The idea of a mobile operator installing an app that gives it even more access to our phone's contents is understandably cringe-worthy. What will HTC and Verizon have access to now? Can these pre-loaded apps peer into any of our personal information? Is it an opt-out service? Most importantly, can we get rid of it? We reached out to both companies for more answers, and they were happy to oblige. HTCWill the app only be accessed by HTC customer support/tech support reps? Will third parties be given access? Is it all opt-in? Will it give us the chance to accept/reject before the rep can get in? When they look at your phone, will you be able to see exactly what they're looking at? Does the LogMeIn client have the ability to run in the background when a rep isn't using it? Can the app be uninstalled if the owner of the phone doesn't want it?
VerizonNow that we're seeing the remote diagnostics tool come to the LG Revolution and Samsung Droid Charge, can we expect to see it on more devices going forward? Will the app only be accessed by Verizon customer support/tech support reps? Or will there be any other third party given access? Is it all opt-in? Will it give us the chance to accept/reject access before the rep can get in? When the rep looks at our phone, will we be able to see exactly what they're looking at? Does this app have the ability to run in the background when a rep isn't using it? Can the app be uninstalled or deleted if the phone's owner doesn't want it?
So what's the catch?Both companies answered the burning questions satisfactorily, and as long as they're wholly truthful, it seems that customers in need of tech support could certainly stand to benefit from these tools. As HTC and Verizon mentioned above, neither app can run in the background, and the phone can only be accessed remotely when the customer accepts the transaction and types in a special numeric PIN unique to that particular session. Once in, users are able to see exactly what the support rep is looking at, and the screen is hidden from the remoting party anytime we're asked to type in a password of any kind. With these precautionary measures in place, the likelihood of personal info getting into the wrong hands seems to be pretty low. That doesn't mean the idea is completely flawless, though. In fact, there are two catches we find utterly atrocious. First, these apps aren't uninstallable. Just like any standard piece of bloatware, you can't get rid of it. If you purchased an LG Revolution or Samsung Droid Charge and ever want to update your phone to the latest bug fixes and software upgrades, you're going to get Verizon's AetherPal diagnostics client whether you like it or not. This is such a large contrast to most similar tools used on a PC, which gives you the opportunity to download an app when prompted by the support rep and lets you throw that program into the Recycle Bin at the end of the session. There will always be excuses as to why such programs can't simply be deleted from your handset if you don't want them: it's a system application and the phone won't run properly without it, the app isn't available for download on Google Play or perhaps the company believes it's just a matter of convenience to the phone's owner when they don't have to re-download the app anytime they want to call into support. But the fact remains that if the program is stuck on our devices and we can't get rid of it, there will always be suspicions of foul play. If we delete the app and regret it later, there are plenty of alternative methods to retrieve it if necessary. The second catch involves the kind of information the apps can look at. We're still completely in the dark about what stuff can be accessed. HTC and Verizon both assure us that the support reps only see exactly what we see, but that doesn't mean there couldn't be something else occurring behind the scenes. Our awareness of what's really involved will likely come in due time as savvy developers explore the inner workings of both programs, but for now we're left to just take the companies' word for it. Wrap-upWhile we remain a little uneasy about the concept of remote diagnostics tools on our phones, we'll give kudos to HTC and Verizon for being transparent. We constantly have to worry about what companies are attempting to access personal data on our phones or tablets without our knowledge and permission, practices that rarely serve any benefit to the owner of that device. LogMeIn and AetherPal, on the other hand, could actually offer some degree of purpose and usefulness while providing proper measures to keep your own information safe. The best part is that, unlike the Carrier IQ debacle, we know ahead of time that these apps are getting pushed to our handsets and we know exactly what they're supposed to be used for. The bad news is that it's still forced upon us, and the only way we can get rid of it is to root our device, a technique that many users won't be familiar or comfortable with. It's a tough situation to be in, since it means we have to take these companies at their word and trust their insistence that no third parties get to dive in and have a peek at your stuff. Forgive us for being just a little paranoid, but as the saying goes, fool us once, shame on you. Fool us twice and, well, prepare for a consumer revolt. |
| BlueStacks App Player hits beta, supports ARM-written Android apps on x86-based Windows (video) Posted: 27 Mar 2012 05:00 AM PDT  We've been eagerly anticipating the full-on release of BlueStacks' App Player, so imagine our excitement, now that the software has officially made the leap from its brief alpha stage to "beta-1" status. If you'll recall, the App Player can virtually run over 450k Android apps on Windows XP, Vista and 7, all without developers needing to tweak their respective coding. Notably, this latest build has a host of updates including LayerCake, allowing x86-based machines run apps written for ARM -- and with hardware graphics acceleration, no less. Other notable goodies from the beta build include official localization in 10 countries, mock accelerometer support (arrow keys), an updated UI and Direct AppStore Access. If the mere thought of running Android Angry Birds on Windows has your interests piqued, you'll find further details about BlueStacks in the full press release and video overview past the break. BlueStacks Brings 450,000 Android Apps to a Billion PCs After 3-month alpha test attracts a million users and a Best of CES award, company releases beta-1 version of "App Player" CAMPBELL, Calif. - March 26, 2012 – BlueStacks announced the availability of the beta-1 version of their App Player for PC today. The software supports Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7, and enables Android apps to run in windowed or fullscreen mode on PC. The beta-1 version now incorporates the company's patent-pending LayercakeTM technology. LayerCakeTM enables apps written for ARM processors like Angry Birds and Fruit Ninja to run seamlessly on x86-based PCs. It also enables hardware graphics acceleration. These capabilities were not part of last year's alpha version. Apps designed for high-end tablets that use graphics-intensive engines such as Unity can also run on the platform. "LayerCake is a disruptive technology that enables PC manufacturers to bring the best of the Android ecosystem to their customers. It also leverages the advanced graphics capabilities of AMD APU and GPU platforms," said Manju Hegde, corporate vice president, Content, Applications and Solutions at AMD (NYSE: AMD). We are excited to work with BlueStacks to make the emerging Android mobile apps market part of the broader computing arena, especially given that the beta-1 version has been localized for 10 different countries." The alpha test of BlueStacks ran from October through December of last year, and included a more limited app selection. In those three months, it attracted over a million users in more than 100 countries such as the US, Korea, Brazil, Germany and China. Over 4.5 Million apps were opened. Especially popular were apps like Kakao Talk in Korea, Wordfeud in Germany and WhatsApp in the US. "You know, first there was Angry Birds on Chrome which was a big deal, then recently Steve Ballmer stood up at CES and announced that Cut the Rope had been ported to IE9 – with BlueStacks, it's 450,000 apps coming to Windows at once," said BlueStacks CEO, Rosen Sharma. The developers behind top apps like Fruit Ninja, SliceIt!, Barnes & Noble's Nook, Townsmen, Evernote, Defender and StumbleUpon have partnered with BlueStacks to have their apps pre-loaded in the beta-1 version. "A Billion PCs is a huge potential market for any developer. There is the potential to make good money from the additional app discovery and usage," said Markus Kassulke, CEO of popular developer HandyGames. "The best part is, we don't have to do any work. Our apps run without any modifications or porting." |
| AT&T's Galaxy S II wants to play too, gets leaked Android 4.0 upgrade Posted: 27 Mar 2012 04:39 AM PDT  [Thanks Mike] |
| Fujifilm X-Pro1 packs for business class: $9000 lens suitcase revealed Posted: 27 Mar 2012 04:05 AM PDT  Fujifilm and Globe-Trotter unveil worldwide exclusive at Harrods Technology 23.03.2012 X-Pro1 Globetrotter Case Harrods Exclusive London, 22nd March 2012: Global digital camera brand Fujifilm is delighted to announce its partnership with luxury British luggage manufacturer, Globe-Trotter. The two companies have collaborated to create a limited edition, Vulcanised Fibreboard suitcase for the latest in Fujifilm's coveted X series, the much-anticipated X-Pro1. The 12 cases are launching exclusively at Harrods Technology. The Vulcanised Fibreboard suitcase is handmade on original Victorian machinery at the Globe-Trotter factory in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire. Vulcan Fibre was invented in Britain in the 1850s and is formed from 14 layers of specially bonded paper, coloured to specification. The brass rivets and locks and tan leather trim contribute to its luxury aesthetic. The case is finished with an embossed leather 'Harrods Exclusively' tag and brass plaque. Each case has handcrafted compartments to house the X-Pro1, the flash, filter and the camera's three lenses and lens hoods: 18mm, 35mm and 60mm. The X-Pro1, the latest in X series range of Fujifilm cameras, is receiving phenomenal reviews for its image quality, versatility and cutting edge technology. Its retro styling is perfectly matched to Globe-Trotter's timeless aesthetic and craftsmanship. David Bland, Product Manager at Fujifilm commented: "The X-Pro1 marries incredible photographic performance with classic design. We have long been a fan of Globe-Trotter's stunning range of cases so we are delighted to be collaborating with them for this worldwide exclusive for Harrods. The case has clearly been handcrafted with the same care and precision that we put into our own products. We are certain that the striking cases will appeal to Harrods' customers." Gary Bott, Creative Director at Globe-Trotter, commented: "Globe-Trotter's rich heritage, dating back 115 years, has always been about quality design, materials and craftsmanship. When approached by Fujifilm to produce a bespoke limited edition case for the X-Pro1, exclusively for Harrods, we were very excited. The combination of a traditional suitcase with the X-Pro1 camera, a piece of modern technology at its finest, is something new and exciting for our heritage brand. As well as this, Harrods is one of our oldest customers, and it is where Queen Elizabeth II purchased her Globe-Trotter suitcases for her honeymoon, so it is always a pleasure to work with them. The sleek and elegant Fujifilm Globe-Trotter suitcase allows the classic X-Pro1 to be transported by photographers in style." Proving that technology and style go hand in hand, the partnership between Fujifilm and Globe-Trotter coincides with the much anticipated launch of Harrods' Technology Department. The Globe-Trotter case, including Fujifilm's X-Pro1, lenses and accessories will be available exclusively in Harrods for £5695. |
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| Sony gets a Kaz-style kick to its corporate guts, emphasizes its oneness Posted: 27 Mar 2012 01:57 AM PDT  Tokyo, March 27, 2012 – Sony Corporation ("Sony" or "the Company") today announced the establishment of a new management structure. Led by President and CEO Kazuo Hirai, these changes are intended to drive revitalization and growth across Sony's core electronics businesses, and deliver compelling user experiences through convergence of the unique assets in place throughout the Sony Group. With Mr. Hirai at the center of a management team that will work together with the heads of each business group and platform, this new business structure is intended to establish rapid and optimized decision making processes as "One Sony," that significantly reinforce and accelerate Sony's overall business management. The changes are effective April 1, 2012. Under the leadership of Mr. Hirai, Corporate Executive Officers Masaru Kato, EVP and CFO, and Tadashi Saito, EVP and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) will oversee the Sony Group's overall financial management, corporate and business strategies. With respect to the electronics businesses, in addition to Mr. Kato and Mr. Saito, Shoji Nemoto, Corporate Executive Officer and EVP who will oversee technology strategy, and Kunimasa Suzuki, Corporate Executive Officer and EVP, who will oversee product strategy, will take key roles in the management team that will support Mr. Hirai and work together with the heads of each business group, platform and headquarters function to quickly engage in the revitalization of Sony's electronics operations. Sony is positioning digital imaging, game and mobile as the three core pillars of its electronics business, and going forward aims to concentrate its resources in these areas to further reinforce the businesses. Sony also plans to accelerate its efforts to drive innovation and new business creation. Mr. Nemoto will be assigned overall responsibility for technology strategies, and will work together with Tomoyuki Suzuki, Corporate Executive Officer and EVP, who will oversee Sony's core device technologies, to create new businesses and enhance the R&D operations that are the foundations for Sony's next generation of technological innovation. Mr. Nemoto will also implement a process of stringent selection and focus in the area of R&D, to enable the Company to optimize resource allocation. As Officer in charge of the User Experience ("UX") & Product Strategy and Creative Platform, Kunimasa Suzuki will assume responsibility for planning and design in relation to all consumer related products and services, with the aim of strengthening horizontal integration and enhancing the user experience across Sony's entire product and network service lineup. He will also oversee the mobile business that Sony has identified as one of its core electronics business areas, including smart phones, tablets and PCs. The Home Entertainment Business, including the TV business (which is continuing to address the challenge of enhancing profitability), will be overseen directly by the CEO, Mr. Hirai, who will also be Corporate Executive Officer in charge of these businesses. The device and semiconductor businesses, an area where Sony is excelling with its industry-leading image sensors and other device technologies, and the core device R&D activities which support these businesses, will now be led by Tomoyuki Suzuki. The area of medical technology is also expected to grow significantly in the future, and Sony's medical-related businesses that had been dispersed across multiple units will now be integrated into a dedicated medical business unit to be overseen by Hiroshi Yoshioka, Corporate Executive Officer and Executive Deputy President. In the area of sales and marketing, Haruyasu Nagata, currently President of Sony (China) Co., Ltd will be appointed SVP and head of the Global Sales and Marketing Platform, with the aim of strengthening Sony's global sales and marketing activities, particularly within emerging markets where significant market growth is anticipated. Nobuki Kurita, currently President, Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc. will be appointed President, Sony (China) Co., Ltd. Hiroshi Kawano will be appointed President, Sony Marketing (Japan) Inc., while continuing his current role as President, Sony Computer Entertainment Japan*. *A division of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc., overseeing the business in Japan |
| Logitech UE Air Speaker brings AirPlay streaming in April for $400 Posted: 27 Mar 2012 01:00 AM PDT  Logitech UE Sets Your Music Free With AirPlay Speaker that Offers Effortless Streaming New Speaker Features AirPlay for Wireless Music Streaming from iTunes, iPhone, iPad or iPod touch FREMONT, Calif. - March 27, 2012 -Today Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) introduced the Logitech® UE™ Air Speaker with Apple's AirPlay®. Now you can stream uncompressed music from iTunes or an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch connected to your home's Wi-Fi® network to a Logitech UE speaker that delivers high-quality audio with a big sound stage boosted by dual tweeters and woofers. "There's a new breed of music fans whose iPad and iPhone devices are at the center of their listening activities," said Rory Dooley, senior vice president of music at Logitech. "We created the Logitech UE Air Speaker to give those people a great audio experience that combines effortless streaming with fantastic sound. With its stylish, modern design, easy setup and excellent sound, the Logitech UE Air Speaker looks and sounds phenomenal in any room in the house." With Logitech UE, it's about delivering pure, undiluted music wherever you want to listen. Combining Logitech's experience in home audio with the Ultimate Ears heritage of delivering great quality sound directly into music lovers' ears, the new Logitech UE Air Speaker offers superior functionality in a stylish design. The Logitech UE Air Speaker's subtle curves and handsome piano-black finish look great in any room, while its custom-tuned acoustics deliver a big soundstage with impressively detailed stereo sound. Setup is easy: just dock your iPad®, iPhone®, or iPod touch®, follow the on-screen instructions to download the Logitech UE Air app, enter your Wi-Fi® network password and you're ready to go. After that one time setup process, any iPhone 4s, iPhone4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd or 4th generation), iPad, iPad 2, or iPad (3rd generation) with iOS 4.2 or later, or any Mac or PC on your network with iTunes 10.1 or later is instantly connected. Plus with the Apple Dock Connector, you can charge your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch while you play music. The Logitech UE Air Speaker has been named an International CES Innovations 2012 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the Wireless Handset Accessories product category. Pricing and Availability The Logitech UE Air Speaker is expected to be available in the U.S. and Europe beginning in April 2012, for a suggested retail price of $399.99. For more information please visit www.logitech.com or our blog. |
| Leaked doc indicates T-Mobile could raise 5GB and 10GB data prices on April 4th Posted: 27 Mar 2012 12:26 AM PDT  An alleged Magenta-branded memo's managed to find its way out of store lockup and land at the TmoNews offices, revealing some not-so-good news for potential future customers. Per the leaked document, T-Mobile's about to hike the price on its 5GB and 10GB Promotional Bundles data plans, starting as soon as April 4th. The changes would slap an extra $5 monthly fee on each Classic plan, boosting the 5GB to $35 / $40 and the 10GB to $65 / $70, however it'd only apply to customers signing up after the aforementioned April date. Perhaps, it's all part of T-Mo's "restructuring" plan... |
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| Onkyo intros a new pair of TX-NR AV receivers, prices start at $999 Posted: 26 Mar 2012 09:34 PM PDT  Shortly after introducing its entry-level TX-NR515 and TX-NR616 receivers, Onkyo is taking the wraps off of a fresh pair of souped-up, pricier AV boxes. Both part of the TX-NR family, the TX-NR717 ($999) and TX-NR818 ($1,119) are carrying on the 7.2-channel audio tradition seen on their lower-priced siblings, while a Qdeo processor handles all video upscaling duties -- yes, 4K included. The 3D-ready couple is also packing THX Select 2 Plus certification, a whopping eight HDMI ports on each box, DTS-HD Master Audio / Dolby TrueHD decoding and a revamped 1080p GUI. Onkyo's also said iOS and Kindle Fire variants of its Android Remote App are in the works, though mum's the word on when they'll be up for grabs. Either of these good enough for your home setup? They won't hit shelves until May, which may (baller status) or may not (Average Joe) be enough time to save up. Onkyo Mid-Range AVRs Deliver High-End Performance UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (3/26/12) --- Onkyo, widely regarded as the most innovative manufacturer of home theater technology, has introduced two new feature-packed mid-line audio-video receivers. The Onkyo TX-NR717 and TX-NR818 are 7.2 Channel Network A/V Receivers that offer an exciting mix of advanced networking technology, high performance video and THX®-certified sound quality. For the home theater enthusiast who sees no need to compromise, the TX-NR818 offers the audio calibration capabilities of Audyssey MultEQ® XT32, three surround processing modes including DTS Neo:X, and the unmatched picture quality provided by Onkyo's Dual Core Video Engine. The Dual Core Video Engine combines the power of an HQV® Vida™ VHD 1900 video processor core to generate smooth, accurate 1080p upscaling and enhancement of lower-quality content, with the performance of the Marvel Qdeo™ processor, which can upscale 1080p content to four times that resolution. Additionally, the TX-NR818's Dual Core Video Engine offers video calibration to ISF standards, so the user can enjoy breathtaking TV color accuracy. On the TX-NR717, the Marvel Qdeo™ provides upscaling of all sources to 1080p and 4K. This year, Onkyo is the first AVR brand to offer the new InstaPrevue™ and MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) technologies, and both are available on these new receivers. InstaPrevue displays video thumbnails representing available content on devices connected via HDMI, which greatly simplifies the process of switching HDMI sources. The front-panel MHL HDMI® port allows users to easily connect and play high-resolution media stored on compatible smart phones with seven channels of surround sound. The Onkyo TX-NR818 includes Audyssey MultEQ XT32 that adjusts the listening room with data gathered from more than 10,000 control points across eight listening positions. This receiver also includes three surround ambience expansion systems, DTS Neo:X™, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIz and Audyssey DSX®. As found on Onkyo's high-end models, DTS Neo:X incorporates Front Wide or Front Height channels along with incredibly realistic listening modes to maximize the game, music, and movie experience. The TX-NR717 features Audyssey DSX for Wide Channels and Dolby Pro Logic IIz for Heights, as well as multi-channel expansion of stereo sources and uses Audyssey 2EQ for room calibration. Both receivers earn THX® Select 2 Plus™ certification with enhancements to Onkyo's exclusive WRAT concept. Distortion is all but eliminated by the use of three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry, with power supplied by a massive high-power transformer. Both units feature Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-bit DACs on all seven channels while the TX-NR818 adds PLL jitter-cleaning circuits to further improve signal quality, as well as isolated power amp and pre-amp blocks. The TX-NR717 and TX-NR818 lead the field in connectivity, with eight HDMI inputs (one front, and seven rear) and two outputs. HDMI implementation enables 3D video support, as well as DTS-HD Master Audio™ and Dolby® TrueHD audio decoding. These receivers feature an Audio Return Channel over HDMI, allowing the playback of broadcast TV with surround sound. New 1080p, high-resolution GUI (Graphical User Interface) offers an overlaid 'Quick Setup' menu that provides access to frequently used settings-ideal for quick mid-program adjustments. Onkyo's home networking execution is beyond compare, with online sources that are easy to set up and fast to access. Users can connect using a LAN cable, or add an optional UWF-1 Wireless LAN Adapter to the rear-side USB port, leaving the front-panel USB free for an iPod®, iPhone®, or flash memory device. In addition to a vast selection of internet radio channels, and music streaming from Spotify and AUPEO!, users can enjoy their personal cloud-based music collections via MP3tunes with powerful home theater sound. Ethernet connectivity also enables playback of music from PC or media server, and simplifies periodic firmware updates. With the TX-NR717 and TX-NR818, integrated house-wide entertainment is a reality, with three-room audio distribution via dedicated line-outs, or by allocating surround channel outputs designed for the purpose. Amplification of audio signals is easily switched to either of two zones equipped with stereo speakers. Playback control across multiple rooms-along with access to all major home theater settings-is available from anywhere in the house using the Remote App 2 for iPhone, or Onkyo Remote App for Android phone. In the coming months, Onkyo will introduce its UBT-1 USB Bluetooth Adapter to significantly upgrade the ability of its network receivers to interact with a wide variety of hand-held electronic devices. There will also be a new iPhone remote control app that will enable music streaming from a handset to an Onkyo network receiver, and also the company's first remote app for the Kindle Fire. Both receivers include a comprehensive selection of digital and analog A/V connections, and offer front-channel bi-amping. Furthermore, the TX-NR818 boasts an onboard Digital Crossover Processing Network to cancel frequency interference when bi-amping loudspeakers. This model also has 9.2-channel pre-outs if the user wishes to use the receiver as a nine-channel processor. These receivers are well suited to powering an existing home theater setup, or as a centerpiece around which a magnificent new system can be built. With the TX-NR717 and TX-NR818, Onkyo delivers the kind of features and performance that keeps the everyday user at the cutting edge of home theater technology. The Onkyo TX-NR717 and TX-NR818 will be available in May with suggested retail prices of $ 999.00 and $1,199.00, respectively. |
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| Must See HDTV (March 26th - April 1st) Posted: 26 Mar 2012 03:36 PM PDT  HBO's hottest new series is back with a new season, and there should be plenty of action in all forms coming along with it. Whether it's through betrayal, all out warfare or political intrigue everyone is making a grab for power in the land of Westeros and of course -- winter is coming. If you're the only person who hasn't watched the show yet, there's a trailer for season two embedded after the break. (April 1st, HBO, 9PM) NBA With the playoffs rapidly approaching we've got a slew of great games this week, including a finals rematch between the Heat and Mavericks, and a West coast battle between the Thunder and Lakers. We're finally getting to the part of the season where the games mean something, and they should at least give hoops fans a quick taste while we wait for the Final Four games this weekend. Blu-ray & Games
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