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Jul 19 2010
Microsoft patent application cuts controller cords, sews them back together
Wireless gamepads are more convenient, but for latency, copper trumps 2.4GHz. What to do? Build hybrid controllers that can instantly cut the cord. It seems that’s what Microsoft’s thinking, as the company applied for a patent on just such a controller in March, using infrared, Bluetooth or RF technologies alongside a wired (possibly USB) connection and switch between the two “without permanent disruption to an ongoing game.” Of course, dual-mode controllers have been around for months in a slightly different form — Microsoft’s own Sidewinder X8 and the Razer Mamba did the same for the high-end gaming mouse. It also doesn’t bode well that this particular application clearly describes the original chunky Xbox.
Microsoft patent application cuts controller cords, sews them back together originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 17 2010
HTC fires back at Apple antenna demo with percentage pew-pew
Apple’s Friday press conference may have left a bad taste in some rival handset manufacturer’s mouths, but not all of them are taking Cupertino’s derision of their devices seriously — HTC’s Droid Eris was arguably the most effected by the grip of doom, its bars dropping to zilch when held, but the Taiwanese company keeping any controversial opinions to itself for now. Instead, it’s sharing a simple percentage to help clear the air. Whereas Apple claimed over 0.55 percent of customers called AppleCare with reception-related complaints, HTC’s Eric Lin told Pocket-lint the Droid Eris technical support rate was 0.016 percent, nearly thirty-four times lower — though even with a seven-month head start, we have to wonder if the Eris sold close to three million by the time Verizon brought the axe down.
HTC fires back at Apple antenna demo with percentage pew-pew originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Jul 2010 20:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jul 13 2010
XpanD heads to Paris, comes back with Jean Paul Gaultier… in 3D!
The crossroads of fashion and gadgetry is fraught with danger, bad taste, and ill-conceived promotional campaigns. Taking its place among both the Calvin Klein crapgadget and the subtle elegance (and overall silliness) of Sony’s Vaio P campaign, XpanD decided that the the best way to sell consumers on its 3D technology was by following folks like Jean Paul Gaultier and Dita Von Teese around with a 3D camera. So they headed to Paris to film the outrageous clothing and personalities during something called Paris Haute Couture Week. “At XpanD, fashion is a religion-we aim to not only make 3D content look fabulous, but to make the people wearing our glasses look fabulous as well,” says Maria Costeira, XpanD CEO. Sounds great! Because, really, if American consumers are going to be sold on 3D it will be on the runway (and not, say, on the basketball court). Learn all about the XpanD Universal 3D glasses (designed to work with any 3D-enabled device!) in the PR after the break.
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XpanD heads to Paris, comes back with Jean Paul Gaultier… in 3D! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun 12 2010
AT&T data down across the Southeast, Puerto Rico? (update: should be back to normal)
This hasn’t exactly been a banner week for wireless uptime; Sprint, AT&T, and Verizon have all seen some trouble over the course of the past few days, and now we’re getting tipped that AT&T data services are down once again in the Southeast. Last time, the problems seemed limited to Florida, but now we’re hearing that customers spanning from Atlanta to Louisiana are having trouble — and even Puerto Rico has apparently been pulled into the mess. What’s everyone seeing out there?
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
Update: Everything should’ve been back online as of roughly midnight ET last night. Here’s the statement we’ve received from AT&T:
“Due to an earlier equipment issue caused by a fiber cut, some customers in the Southeast region experienced issues with their 3G data service. AT&T technicians quickly worked to resolve the issue, and all service should be up and running. We apologize for any inconvenience to our customers.”
AT&T data down across the Southeast, Puerto Rico? (update: should be back to normal) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Jun 09 2010
Apple iPod Touch 2G 3G Cover with Red Back crowbar + Charger for iPod touch 2G 3G + Screen Protector + Armband transparent
Product Description “This package includes:. A new Apple iPod Touch 2G, 3G crowbar. A Clear Screen Protector. A wall charger. A bracelet” … More>>
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Jun 03 2010
Kindle 2.5 update pushed back a few weeks for some ’small adjustments’
Well, it looks like you should count yourself lucky if you were among the first few to get the Kindle 2.5 firmware update — Amazon has now announced that it’s pushing back the update for everyone else in order to make some “small adjustments” based on user feedback. Exactly what those adjustments are isn’t clear, and Amazon isn’t offering a new date for the updated update either, with it only going so far as to say that will be rolling out to “more users over the coming weeks.” As far as we can tell, however, there isn’t actually anything wrong with the 2.5 update that did roll out to some users, so go on enjoying your social networking and PDF zooming — if you can.
Kindle 2.5 update pushed back a few weeks for some ’small adjustments’ originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 Jun 2010 03:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 28 2010
Artist creates Back to the Future hoverboard — that actually hovers (video)
Don’t expect to ride it on solid ground — much less water — but what you see above is indeed a hoverboard that floats. Using electromagnets embedded in the podium and a laser system to measure its position, artist Nils Guadagnin has managed to keep a familiar-looking pink plank aloft, a full five years and five months before the real deal supposedly sees common use. Give the man a pair of kicks, a car and a flux capacitor, and he’ll be all set. Video after the break.
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Artist creates Back to the Future hoverboard — that actually hovers (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 28 May 2010 17:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 26 2010
WeTab street date pushed back to mid-September
WeTab, WePad — whatever name you use, it’s obvious that the gang at Neofonie doesn’t exactly run the tightest ship. (And yes, we’re still feeling a little stung from the product launch, where they tried to pass off Windows 7 as Linux.) If Amazon.de is to be believed, it looks like the €460 ($566) wonder won’t be available now until mid-September. This isn’t exactly the sort of thing that inspires confidence in pre-order customers, but who knows? Maybe some amusing behind-the-scenes drama is unfolding as we speak. You know how we love our schadenfreude.
WeTab street date pushed back to mid-September originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 26 May 2010 16:54:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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May 22 2010
LG Ally release pushed back a week for reasons unknown
You remember those Android 2.1-powered LG Allys that were supposed to go on sale with Big Red earlier this week? Yeah, well, they didn’t, and Verizon’s site is still showing them as pre-orders. We’re not sure what’s going on there, but pre-orders are being extended through the 26th with sales commencing on the 27th; folks that have already pre-ordered the phone are apparently getting emails explaining the situation and letting them know that they’ll be “the first to receive the phone upon initial availability on or after May 27th.” The “or after” part there seems to be giving them a loophole in case they need another delay — so this could be a last-minute software issue, supply problems, some sort of wacky marketing stunt, or a stunning heist involving the theft of every Ally that has been imported to the United States thus far. Your guess?
LG Ally release pushed back a week for reasons unknown originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 22 May 2010 01:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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