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It's easy to lose perspective on such things living in a city like New York, but people do indeed still have landlines at home. And really, in a world so dominated by the smartphone, why not get one that sort of splits the difference between the two? Granted, the Panasonic KX-PRX120 has the kind of specs that would make us shake our collective heads were it positioned as a standard handset, but as far as cordless phones go, it's, well, certainly more exciting than what most people having sitting on their kitchen counters. The phone has a 3.5-inch TFT touchscreen display, a microSD slot, a WIFI / Bluetooth interface and an optional answering machine. The device runs Android 4.0 and gives you access to the Google Play store, so you can use it to Skype with help from its front-facing camera. The KX-PRX120 should run around £169 ($259).
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]]> android cordless phone CordlessPhone KX-PRX120 mobilepostcross panasonic <![CDATA[ Brian Heater ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:15:00 -0400 21|20680937 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/3d-printed-car/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/3d-printed-car/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/3d-printed-car/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

When we first got a desktop 3D printer at Engadget headquarters, we made a Weighted Companion Cube. And then a Mario figure. What can we say? We like to start small. Ivan Sentch, a programmer living in Auckland, is a bit more ambitious with his projects -- he sat down and started printing a replica of a 1961 series II Aston Martin DB4 on his second-generation Solidoodle, piece by piece. Sentch has been working on the project off-and-on since Christmas of last year, and is now finished with around 72 percent of the body. Once finished, he'll make a fiberglass mold of the print. Check Sentch's blog in the source link below for some insight into the process.
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Via: Solidoodle
Source: Replica DB4 Project
]]> 3d printer 3d printing 3dPrinter 3dPrinting Aston Martin AstonMartin solidoodle <![CDATA[ Brian Heater ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:33:00 -0400 21|20681084 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/razer-naga-2014/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/razer-naga-2014/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/razer-naga-2014/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

If you spend hours immersed in MMO raids, you likely value anything that helps you click faster. It's a good thing that Razer has just overhauled its Naga mouse, then. The 2014 model year now uses mechanical switches for its signature 12 side buttons, offering clearer feedback with each press. There's also a new tilting scroll wheel, in-game customization software and a tweaked grip that should fit a wider selection of hands. That includes left hands, we'd add -- Razer is shipping its promised left-handed Naga alongside the regular model. No matter your input preferences, you can buy the new RPG-friendly mouse today for $80.
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Source: Razer
]]> gaming mmo mmorpg mouse naga peripherals razer rpg <![CDATA[ Jon Fingas ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 15:00:00 -0400 21|20681117 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-benchmarks/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-benchmarks/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-benchmarks/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Benchmarks often catch the ire of critics because their scores don't necessarily reflect real-world experience, and it appears that some Samsung devices aren't helping that reputation out at all. Our friends at Anandtech started sifting through data for two Exynos octacore variants of the Galaxy S 4, and discovered multiple benchmarks that appear to run those devices at higher CPU and GPU clock speeds than they normally run. Some of the apps included in the report are GLBench 2.5.1, AnTuTu, Quadrant and Linpack. Coincidentally, the site also found code within the GS4 that indicates the existence of a program called "BenchmarkBooster," which is responsible for overclocking the processors when certain apps are running. Is this an evil plot by Samsung to take over the world using rogue benchmarking results? Is this something other manufacturers are doing? It's hard to say, but there is certainly something curious afoot. Check out the source to get all of the skinny on what exactly is going on.
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Via: 9to5google
Source: Anandtech
]]> benchmarks exynos gs4 mobilepostcross octacore samsung <![CDATA[ Brad Molen ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:22:00 -0400 21|20681239 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/showtime-anytime-update-android-ios-live-tv/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/showtime-anytime-update-android-ios-live-tv/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/showtime-anytime-update-android-ios-live-tv/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

We've been accustomed to having mobile access to the entire back catalog of our favorite Showtime series via the Showtime Anytime app since its launch in 2011. Users will no longer be limited to past episodes on their handsets and tablets, however, as both the Android and iOS apps were updated today with the ability to stream a live feed of whatever's airing on Showtime. All you need to do is install the update, choose whether Showtime East or West best suits your viewing preference, and you'll be able to enjoy Dexter perform his latest ritual on your mobile device every Sunday night.
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Source: Apple App Store, Google Play
]]> android apps hdpostcross ios livetv livetvstreaming mobilepostcross showtime showtimeanytime <![CDATA[ Michael Gorman ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 14:11:00 -0400 21|20681247 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/bbc-three-iplayer-digital-first/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/bbc-three-iplayer-digital-first/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/bbc-three-iplayer-digital-first/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

The BBC might be a stalwart bastion of television broadcasting, but that's not stopping it from expanding its ventures into the wonderful world of online programming. Today, BBC Three announced that it would try its hand at digital-first content starting with the second series of Jack Whitehall's Bad Education. As more and more viewers turn to the internet for their TV-watching needs, the BBC has proven itself eager to keep up with demand, first by unveiling its plan to debut certain programs online in addition to producing iPlayer-exclusive dramas. iPlayer has long been one of the best ways to catch up on your favorite shows when you miss them on the air, but with this new development, the BBC seems interested in shifting the paradigm -- at least when it comes to a few select programs -- to favor online viewership.
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Via: The Next Web
Source: BBC
]]> badeducation bbc BbcIplayer BbcThree DigitalContent hdpostcross iPlayer television tv <![CDATA[ Melissa Grey ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:55:00 -0400 21|20680923 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/groupon-reserve-for-ios/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/groupon-reserve-for-ios/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/groupon-reserve-for-ios/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Groupon's iOS app just scored a refresh this week, adding access to the firm's new Reserve discount reservations platform via a dedicated tab. Savored users should be familiar with the concept: secure a spot at hit restaurants just as you can on OpenTable, but Groupon's flavor packs a compelling value add. Instead of earning negligible points towards dining gift certificates, Savored (and now Groupon Reserve) members can snag discounts of up to 40 percent at select restaurants in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco and Washington, D.C. The feature is now available in Groupon's iOS app, which you can download (or update) at the source link below.

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Via: The Next Web
Source: Groupon (iTunes)
]]> app apps groupon grouponreserve ios minipost mobilepostcross mobilepostmini savored <![CDATA[ Zach Honig ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:18:00 -0400 21|20681032 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/nintendo-black-3ds-xl-north-america/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/nintendo-black-3ds-xl-north-america/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/nintendo-black-3ds-xl-north-america/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Looking for a (slightly) less conspicuous take on the 3DS XL? If you live in the US or Canada, you'll get it when the all-black version of Nintendo's giant handheld reaches those countries on August 11th. Don't expect any bonuses with the subtler color, though. The darker-hued 3DS XL costs the same $200 as before, and it's virtually identical to the Japanese version that launched last fall. It's shipping at the same time as Mario & Luigi: Dream Team, however, which makes it a decent consolation prize for gamers who can't get a Luigi edition 3DS LL to call their own.
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Via: Joystiq
Source: Nintendo
]]> 3dsxl black gaming handheld nintendo VideoGames <![CDATA[ Jon Fingas ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:37:00 -0400 21|20680902 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/instagram-blocking-third-party-apps/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/instagram-blocking-third-party-apps/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/instagram-blocking-third-party-apps/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Hipstamatic Oggl app users might want to rethink those subscriptions. Select Windows Phone 8 imaging apps, such as Instance, may no longer be able to upload images to Instagram's photo sharing service. According to a spokesperson's comment published on The Verge, the site has updated its API, restricting access to third-party apps in an effort to "fight spam to help prevent future attacks and increase security." Images apparently still pop up on the platform, but are deleted seconds later. For now, it appears that the only way to share images on Instagram is to capture them directly within the app, or through a supported service like Hipstamatic Oggl, leaving some WP8 and BlackBerry users out in the cold. Let's hope this unwelcome change means additional OS support is on the way.

Update: We spoke to an Instagram representative, who provided the same ambiguous response we've already seen reported. "We recently made an update to the systems that we use to fight spam to help prevent future attacks and increase security. As part of this, applications accessing Instagram against the terms of our API may also be affected. This update does not specifically target any particular app or platform." Unfortunately, it's not clear which apps are affected, including Hipstamatic Oggl, but we're currently testing several third-party offerings and we'll share our results shortly.

Update 2: We've managed to test Hipstamatic Oggl, and the app was successfully able to upload an image to Instagram. It appears that this new restriction is limited to apps that aren't accessing the service in line with API requirements.

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Source: The Verge
]]> facebook hipstamatic hipstamaticoggl instagram photography windowsphone8 wp8 <![CDATA[ Zach Honig ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:08:00 -0400 21|20681062 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10-1-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10-1-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-galaxy-tab-3-10-1-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Samsung confounded us last year when it released the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 as a virtual reissue of the original, bumping up the Android version, removing the LED rear camera flash and rearranging the dual speaker placement. So what's new in the Galaxy Tab 3? Nothing much, it turns out. You've got the same 1,280 x 800 display, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and IR blaster as on the last-gen model, although the processor has been swapped for a dual-core 1.6GHz Intel Z2560 running Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. So where do we go from here? How do we judge a tablet refresh that's merely pretending at being an update? We live with it for a bit, use it as a stand-in for our TV remote, e-reader and primary source of streaming media consumption, that's how. Read on as we dissect the $399 Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 to find out if it's worth the fuss.

Gallery: Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 review

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]]> 10.1-inch 1280X800 Android4.2.2 AndroidJellyBean galaxy tab 3 GalaxyTab GalaxyTab3 GalaxyTab310.1 Intel review samsung samsung galaxy tab 3 samsunggalaxytab3 video <![CDATA[ Joseph Volpe ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:00:00 -0400 21|20673045 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/gopro-app-2/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/gopro-app-2/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/gopro-app-2/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Since launch, the GoPro App has primarily served as a remote control; it hasn't been much good for reviewing the day's shooting. That won't be an issue with the newly launched GoPro App 2.0. Both Android and iOS users can now browse their action camera's memory card, save and play media on a mobile device, and share any saved clips through email, MMS and social networks like Instagram. Windows Phone users aren't in line for the update right now, but their Android and iOS counterparts can grab both the new app and corresponding camera firmware upgrades at the source links.
Filed under: Cellphones, Cameras, Tablets
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Source: App Store, Google Play, GoPro
]]> ActionCamera android app camera gopro hero2 hero3 ios smartphone <![CDATA[ Jon Fingas ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:40:00 -0400 21|20680811 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/facebook-mobile-games-publishing/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/facebook-mobile-games-publishing/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/facebook-mobile-games-publishing/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Facebook has reportedly been toying around with the idea of launching a distribution platform for mobile games, boosting advertising revenue by also taking a cut of sales. As of today, the initiative is official: a new Mobile Games Publishing page is now live on Facebook's developers site. The pilot program is designed for small and medium-sized gaming developers -- after signing up, Facebook will help developers target consumers who might be interested in playing. Additionally, the site will provide feedback through analytics tools, enabling developers to refine their approach in response to customer interest. The program isn't open to everyone just yet, but if you're a small to mid-sized dev that Facebook identifies as "high-potential," you might just have a shot at joining up. Fill in your deets at the source link below.

Filed under: Gaming, Internet, Facebook
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Via: TechCrunch
Source: Facebook
]]> facebook game games gaming mobile mobilegamespublishing mobilegaming <![CDATA[ Zach Honig ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:15:00 -0400 21|20680990 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/european-commission-proposes-unified-patent-court/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/european-commission-proposes-unified-patent-court/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/european-commission-proposes-unified-patent-court/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Getting a patent in Europe is hard. Making sure it's protected in every European Union member state is even harder. That's why the European Commission announced today that it plans on simplifying this notoriously convoluted process by proposing the legal framework for a unified patent court. Currently, patents must be validated in each member state to gain EU-wide protection, but as you know, patent litigation is everyone's favorite past time. Companies can incur prohibitively high costs simultaneously defending their claims in multiple countries. By cutting the number of patent courts down from 28 to one, a unified system would streamline the process of handling infringement cases, and perhaps even promote growth and innovation. While the measure must be approved by the European Parliament and individual EU states in order to become law, the proposal appears to be a step forward in the right direction.
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Via: EurActiv
]]> europe EuropeanCommission EuropeanUnion legal patentdispute patents unifiedpatentcourt <![CDATA[ Melissa Grey ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:13:00 -0400 21|20680892 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/asus-windows-rt/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/asus-windows-rt/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/asus-windows-rt/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

As ASUS goes full steam ahead in the smartphone space, prepping itself for an entry into the US market, the company has apparently done a rethink on its support for Windows RT. Chairman Jonney Shih told All Things D that, as far as the company's work with the Windows 8 offshoot goes, "the result is not very promising." Don't take that to mean that ASUS is set on completely abandoning the OS, but the future of ASUS Windows RT devices doesn't look particularly bright at the moment.
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Source: All Things D
]]> asus Jonney Shih JonneyShih microsoft windows rt WindowsRt <![CDATA[ Brian Heater ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:48:00 -0400 21|20680957 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/htc-one-mini-review/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/htc-one-mini-review/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/htc-one-mini-review/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Just weeks after we put the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini through its paces, we're looking at the HTC One mini, another attempt to shrink a flagship down into a smaller (and cheaper) package. As you'd expect, the 4.3-inch mini looks much like the full-sized version, and that goes for both the hardware and software. In addition to its similar-looking aluminum-and-plastic frame you'll find both a 4-megapixel Ultrapixel camera sensor and HTC's Sense 5 UI, meaning automatic video highlights, Zoe and BlinkFeed all make an appearance here as well. There are, however, a few hardware drawbacks compared to the original, with the IR blaster, optical image stabilization on the camera and NFC stripped out for space- and cost-saving reasons. Can HTC launch a mid-range phone that won't get lost between similarly priced offerings and last year's discounted flagships? We'll try to reason that out after the break.

Gallery: HTC One mini review

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]]> android htc mobilepostcross onemini sense5 Ultrapixel video <![CDATA[ Mat Smith ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:30:00 -0400 21|20677595 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/thailand-bitcoin-ban/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/thailand-bitcoin-ban/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/thailand-bitcoin-ban/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Thailand isn't exactly known for its unquestionable ethics; activities that would quickly be labeled as illegal in the West are practiced in plain view in Bangkok. Loose regulations mean that a nearly limitless array of goods and services can be purchased with cash and even credit -- a currency like Bitcoin would only be necessary for the most heinous of exchanges. It's a bit ironic, then, that the Thai government is now the world's first to ban Bitcoin. Following a conference at the Bank of Thailand yesterday, the Foreign Exchange Administration and Policy Department voted to make the digital coinage illegal, prohibiting people from buying, selling or trading Bitcoins for goods or services. Additionally, Bitcoins cannot be moved into or out of the country, rendering any current stockpiles worthless. The Bank of Thailand ended its dispatch with a promise to revisit the ruling in the future, though this landmark decision could prove to be the beginning of the end for Bitcoin.

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Via: The Telegraph
Source: Bitcoin Co. Ltd.
]]> ban bitcoin currency thailand <![CDATA[ Zach Honig ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:22:00 -0400 21|20680899 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/skydrive-upgrades/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/skydrive-upgrades/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/skydrive-upgrades/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

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Just about a week after rolling out offline file access, Microsoft's file hosting service is getting a number of updates. This time the features are rolling out to SkyDrive.com, starting with support for devices with high DPI. The site will detect and match photos and thumbnails to the resolution of your display. Also on the docket is photo rotation and the ever-important ability to view animated GIFs in their full stop motion glory. There are also a couple of updates on the sharing side of things, including the ability to share individual groups of files from anywhere in your account, while a new shared view shows files you've shared at the top and stuff that's shared with you below. Oh, and when you send someone a document now, recipients can edit it without having to sign in. All of those upgrades and more can be checked out in further detail at the source link below.
Filed under: Internet, Software, Microsoft
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Source: Inside SkyDrive
]]> images microsoft skydrive <![CDATA[ Brian Heater ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:37:00 -0400 21|20680844 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/helikite-balloons-can-hoist-emergency-lte-network/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/helikite-balloons-can-hoist-emergency-lte-network/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/helikite-balloons-can-hoist-emergency-lte-network/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

We know, we know, Google has the whole hot air balloon thing covered. But this idea is a bit different. It consists of a group of "helikites," or small load-bearing balloon-kite hybrids, which can quickly be launched to form a network of LTE or WLAN masts up to an altitude of 2.5 miles, providing data coverage following an earthquake or tsunami. A standalone rugged suitcase, or "Portable Land Rapid Deployment Unit," contains everything needed for activation in tough conditions. Researchers behind the project, including German R&D firm TriaGnoSys, have even found a way to integrate the temporary network with existing cell towers that remain in tact on the ground -- a feature that makes the system suitable not only for emergencies, but also for expanding mobile coverage during planned events in remote locations. Of course, the helikites would eventually drift apart and lose connectivity, probably after around four days depending on the wind, but these things never travel quite as far as you'd expect.
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Via: Technology Review
Source: EAI PSATS (PDF download)
]]> balloon disaster emergency helikite helium kite lte triagnosys <![CDATA[ Sharif Sakr ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:33:00 -0400 21|20680708 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/foxtel-play-iptv-service-now-live-in-australia/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/foxtel-play-iptv-service-now-live-in-australia/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/foxtel-play-iptv-service-now-live-in-australia/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Australians with Mac and PC computers, eligible Samsung Smart TV models and Xbox 360s can now get an IPTV package through Foxtel's Play service, even though the official launch is still two weeks away. For $25 AUD per month, you'll get you one genre-based package (the maximum four will cost $50), while sport, premium drama and movie channels will run an additional $25 each. Current cable or satellite subscribers will get the service for for free on up to two registered devices, including iPads, iPhones and Samsung models. Unlike Foxtel's regular TV offerings, though, you can grab an IPTV package on a month-to-month basis, with no commitment. For those who wish to remain unplugged, that could come in especially handy for certain sporting events.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HD
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Via: Delimiter
Source: Foxtel
]]> Foxtel hdpostcross IPTV Play <![CDATA[ Steve Dent ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:03:00 -0400 21|20680763 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/lovefilm-uk-food-travel-shows/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/lovefilm-uk-food-travel-shows/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/lovefilm-uk-food-travel-shows/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Whether you're into comedy, drama, sci-fi or Vikings, Lovefilm Instant is slowly amassing TV content across a number of genres. Today, a deal with Scripps is adding shows from the Food Network and Travel Channel to Amazon's streaming service in the UK, much to the satisfaction of sofa-based jetsetters, wannabe chefs, and those who like to watch others battling with the meat sweats on Man v. Food Nation. Hundreds of episodes are available to watch right now, should you need inspiration for your next holiday or what to cook for dinner tonight. If you're like us, though, you'll just end up ordering pizza when you find you don't have the rare selection of spices needed to do that unpronounceable foreign delicacy justice.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Internet, HD, Amazon
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]]> amazon cooking FoodNetwork hdpostcross lovefilm LovefilmInstant scripps StreamingVideo travel travelchannel uk <![CDATA[ Jamie Rigg ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 08:17:00 -0400 21|20680760 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/att-wireless-home-phone-lte/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/att-wireless-home-phone-lte/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/att-wireless-home-phone-lte/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Big Blue's been doing its best to catch the eye of nostalgic folks who miss the era of landlines. After introducing prepaid options for Wireless Home Phone in May, Ma Bell's now extending the service with internet over LTE. An AT&T spokesperson told us that the new Wireless Home Phone and Internet bundle debuted in select locations (listed below) on Friday. A two-year subscription comes with a free router that can connect up to 10 WiFi devices, but it'll cost you at least $80 a month for unlimited local calls plus 10GB of data. Ponying up $90 each month nets 20GB of data, while boosting the bill to $120 nabs 30GB. Thanks to an additional $10 charge for every gigabyte over your cap, however, wired home broadband may still be your best (read: cheapest) bet if you stream movies and TV shows frequently.
AT&T Wireless Home Phone an Internet bundle markets:

• Baltimore
• Delaware
• Eastern Pennsylvania
• Southern New Jersey
• Virginia
• Washington D.C.
• West Virginia

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Via: Fierce Wireless
Source: AT&T
]]> att landline lte wirelesshomephone wirelesshomephoneandinternet wirelesslandline <![CDATA[ Mariella Moon ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:28:00 -0400 21|20680455 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-galaxy-nx-stocked-uk-1299/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-galaxy-nx-stocked-uk-1299/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/samsung-galaxy-nx-stocked-uk-1299/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

We expected the Samsung Galaxy NX camera to cost a bundle when it was first announced, and if pricing from UK retailer Jessops proves accurate, we aren't going to be "disappointed." The Android-powered mirrorless model will run £1,299 ($2,000 or so) with an 18-55mm kit lens, more than Canon's fearsome EOS 70D and pushing Panasonic's flagship GH-3. As you may recall, the Galaxy NX is the first-ever interchangeable-lens camera to run Android, and packs 3G / 4G LTE radios along with a 20.3-megapixel APS-C sensor, 8.6fps shooting speed, WiFi, 16GB built-in storage, and 1/6000 shutter speed. We noted such strange bedfellows might make it a hard sell, especially considering some shortcomings for demanding photographers, like a slow start-up time and lack of manual dials. Jessops is showing the model in stock, while another retailer called Wex merely has it up for pre-order, so we're not sure which has it straight. In any event, if you're one of the few who thought high-end cameras really needed an Android OS, hit the sources.
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]]> ANdroid GalaxyNX ILC InterchangeableLensCamera mirrorless samsung <![CDATA[ Steve Dent ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:23:00 -0400 21|20680738 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/ben-heck-bicycle-turn-signal/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/ben-heck-bicycle-turn-signal/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/ben-heck-bicycle-turn-signal/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Ben Heck's devised hacks for everything from console mashups to wheelchairs, and now he's turned his attention to the humble bicycle turn indicator -- something we've seen reinvented from time to time. Heck's take on the device uses a LilyPad Arduino and a backpack modified with an array of lights in the shape of two arrows. Merely pick a direction by jabbing one of the satchel's shoulder pads with your chin, and the appropriate lights will blink for 20 seconds. Sure, the existing contraption is slated for a giveaway, but the build process will be detailed on the next Ben Heck Show this Friday. To catch a glimpse of the construction in advance, mosey past the break for a quick video preview.
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]]> backpack BenHeck bicycle hack mod safety turnindicator turnsignal <![CDATA[ Alexis Santos ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:43:00 -0400 21|20680509 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/panasonic-gx7-specs-and-images-leak/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/panasonic-gx7-specs-and-images-leak/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/panasonic-gx7-specs-and-images-leak/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

Prolific leaker Digicame Info has just showed off new images of Panasonic's likely new 16-megapixel Lumix GX7, along with full specs that place it squarely in the high-end, if accurate. Those include a 2.76 million dot EVF that can be tilted 90 degrees, 1/8000th of a second shutter speed, and in-body image stabilization -- all of which exceed the company's $1,500 GH-3 flagship. Other features include a 25,600 max ISO, silent mode shooting, NFC, WiFi, focus peaking, an 80-degree tiltable LCD and full HD, 60 fps video. If 43 Rumors is to be believed, all of that will cost around €1,000 in Europe for the body only (around $1,325). There's no word on an official arrival yet, but if you're in the market for a GH-3 and were hoping for something lighter (and cheaper), you may want to hang on. Head after the break to see the tilt EVF, or check the source for more pics.
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Via: 43 Rumors
Source: Digicame Info
]]> 1080p60 GX7 ILC InterchangeableLensCamera Lumix GX7 LumixGx7 MFT mirrorless NFC panasonic Panasonic GX7 PanasonicGx7 WiFi <![CDATA[ Steve Dent ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:55:00 -0400 21|20680660 http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/htc-q3-2013-forecast/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/htc-q3-2013-forecast/ http://www.engadget.com/2013/07/30/htc-q3-2013-forecast/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments <![CDATA[

HTC's unaudited results for Q2 2013 showed a sign of hope, but in today's call for the Q3 guidance, the Taiwanese company expects next quarter's revenue to be in the range of $1.67 billion to $2 billion, with an operating profit of anything from $0 down to... well, a margin of -minus 8 percent, which would equate to a horrible loss. This is also a notable drop from last year's $2.4 billion revenue and $168 million operating profit.

CEO Peter Chou blames this decline on the higher cost structure (bill of materials and operating costs) and the clearance of aged inventory in the channel, but he hopes that Q3 will be the bottom in terms of HTC's profitability. CFO Chialin Chang added that his team has a few actions in place to help restore the company to profitability very soon.
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]]> audited chialinchang financials htc mobilepostcross peterchou q22013 quarterly QuarterlyEarnings results <![CDATA[ Richard Lai ]]> Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:21:00 -0400 21|20680598