Recon teases new sports head-up display for sunglasses, promises more info this summer
Anyone who’s ever had a nice brisk bike ride through a snowstorm is likely to cringe a bit at the above image. Though the gentlemen pictured is looking forward to the summer season for other reasons — that’s when the Recon heads-up display he’s testing is set to get a bigger reveal. In the meantime, we’re stuck staring at the above image of HUD-equipped sunglasses and wondering precisely what it all means — aside, of course, for the company’s move off the ski slopes.
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LG demos Optimus G TD-LTE prototype, promises LTE lineup for China Mobile
Today at Mobile World Congress, LG demoed a modified Optimus G that supports China Mobile’s forthcoming TD-LTE network, but just as weighty as the demonstration, the manufacturer also revealed that it’ll provide a full line of TD-LTE devices for the world’s largest mobile operator. While LG wasn’t able to nail down a specific date, it’s currently shooting for the second half of this year in order to compliment China Mobile’s TD-LTE rollout. Along with the Optimus G, it seems a safe bet that the two companies will be evaluating new smartphones such as the Optimus F7 and F5, along with the Optimus L7II and L5II as candidates to make the leap into the world of TD-LTE. Inquiring minds will find the full presser after the break.
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Logitech promises continued support for Squeezebox, says it won’t force a switch to UE Smart Radio
With Logitech’s Squeezebox platform having quietly and unexpectedly reached its EOL status, the company found it necessary to let its customers know where they stand going forward. In a very detailed letter from UE product director Ariel Fischer, the Harmony maker reassured current Squeezebox owners it will continue to offer support for these products, adding that the current “mysqueezebox” website and certain apps will still work with existing devices. What’s more, those who managed to snag one of those Squeezebox Radios will have the option to upgrade to the outfit’s new UE Smart Radio service — which, according to Logitech, can play nicely alongside existing Squeezebox products, though this “will operate and be controlled separately.” All in all, it could be worse — and, in age where customer service can sometimes be rather unpleasant, we’re sure most of us can appreciate the transparency being shown in the open letter. Speaking of which, you’ll find that at the source link below.
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Logitech promises continued support for Squeezebox, says it won’t force a switch to UE Smart Radio originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Sep 2012 06:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Firefox 15 to arrive in finished form on August 29th, promises truly stealthy updates for all
Mozilla has been keeping to a tight schedule of having a completed Firefox release every five to six weeks, and it’s very much on track. The browser team’s Ehsan Akhgari has confirmed that a properly polished version of Firefox 15 should reach the download servers on August 29th. When it does arrive, the new release will primarily expand the silent updates that Windows users first saw in Firefox 12: future iterations on all platforms will install themselves in the background and should be truly ready to go the next time the browser starts. Beyond this deliberately subtle change, the finished version 15 upgrade should still support Opus audio as well as clamp down on out-of-control memory use from add-ons. We’re looking forward to not noticing the differences very shortly.
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Firefox 15 to arrive in finished form on August 29th, promises truly stealthy updates for all originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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FCC says it’s running out of identification codes, promises to make room for new devices
All those fancy slabs sneaking their way through federal inspection take their toll, and the friendly folks at the FCC are starting to feel it. According to an official statement from the Federal Communications Commission, it’s receiving applications for more wireless device authorizations than ever before, and it’s exhausting its pool of identification codes. In addition to expanding its allotment of identifier codes for companies requesting equipment authorization, the feds also considering new ways to improve the authorization process, such as clarifying administrative requirements. The bottom line? We won’t see any shortage of devices breaking through the federal lines any time soon. Check out the FCC’s official statement after the break.
FCC says it’s running out of identification codes, promises to make room for new devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 14 Jun 2012 05:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Leave a commentMaingear teases incoming desktop line, promises smaller towers and Ivy Bridge CPUs
Maingear’s Shift is a force to be feared, but it generally requires an entire wing of one’s home to be assembled and configured. Hyperbole aside, there’s no question that Maingear’s aiming to branch out somewhat after the aforesaid rig’s successful run, today teasing an “all new line of desktops.” We’re told to expect smaller designs with “clean” aesthetics, Vertical Exhaust cooling technology and third-generation Intel Core processors (with factory overclocked options, naturally). Prices are slated to start at $899, though there’s no real clue as to when we’ll see these things up for pre-order. Here’s hoping you didn’t plop down an order last week, huh?
Maingear teases incoming desktop line, promises smaller towers and Ivy Bridge CPUs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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3DS firmware update promises folders, less cluttered home screens on April 25th
Are all those ambassador games crowding your 3DS’ home screen? Sit tight, Nintendo’s got a fix. During the outfit’s Nintendo Direct conference livestream, head honcho Satoru Iwata announced that folder organization is coming to the 3DS. Fastidiously organized gamers can expect the firmware update to land on April 25th, bringing with it the joy of creating directories, stuffing them with up to 60 items and ascribing them fitting names. Iwata also detailed a handful of upcoming titles, including New Super Mario Bros. 2 and Tobidase Dobutsu no Mor (or, “Leap out Animal Crossing”) for the 3DS and a Kirby compilation for the Wii. Follow the source link below for a full playback of Iwata’s spiel, or check out Joystiq’s coverage of the event for more details.
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3DS firmware update promises folders, less cluttered home screens on April 25th originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 21 Apr 2012 00:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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DASH promises stutter free streaming video over LTE, hopes you don’t care about quality
We’ve all been there: fire up a clip from YouTube or a movie on Netflix and things start out great. But, then, after just a few moments, that LTE connection starts to give up the ghost and suddenly you’re faced with unbearable stutturing or a video that just dies mid stream. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications are looking to solve that conundrum with DASH, or Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP. The idea is actually surprisingly simple — files of different sizes and qualities will be available depending on signal strength and network load, and the stream will be able to seamlessly switch between them as these variables change. While this sounds like a win for both consumer and carriers, we’re sure there are a few of you out there who just want the highest quality possible, even if that means waiting forever for that HD clip of the all accordion cover of Take On Me to buffer. Full PR is after the break.
DASH promises stutter free streaming video over LTE, hopes you don’t care about quality originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 05 Feb 2012 19:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nokia clarifies battery update on Lumia 800, promises audio / camera fixes soon
Nokia already came clean about the Lumia 800 battery bug, but evidently that just wasn’t enough to appease the masses. A community manager in the outfit’s own forums has just responded to pages upon pages of comments regarding the most recent update, partly to (re)set the record straight regarding the battery, and partly to address more fixes that are just around the bend. The latest update (1600.2483.8106.11500) was meant to “enhance standby time as well as to bring an improvement to the issue reported by some customers in December,” and according to Nokia, said update does indeed address those problems. However, folks that still have concerns regarding audio and camera settings aren’t being ignored; those quirks will be worked out in “a series of future updates.” Eager to learn more? The full reply is embedded just after the break.
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Nokia clarifies battery update on Lumia 800, promises audio / camera fixes soon originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:12:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Geekend steps its game up with a 24-hour Hackathon, promises boost to nerd cred
For the past two years, all sorts of gadget, social media and design geeks have descended upon Savannah, GA. The goal is clear: to spend the weekend hearing from the nerds they look up to, including our pal Major Nelson, who spoke back in 2009. This year was no different — and to make things even more interesting — event organizers invited attendees to participate in the first ever Geekend Hackathon. Teams of up to four members, fueled by a copious supply of Mountain Dew and pizza, were given 24 hours to come up with the most innovative desktop, mobile or web application they could. There was just one catch: teams had to incorporate at least three out of five key words that were randomly assigned to them. The only other stipulation was that if the code used to create each app wasn’t already available online, they had to place the open source that they developed in a web repository before the event.
We were there to catch the results, which showcased a mixed bag of entertaining (and useful) applications. Projects ranging from an app tracking vegetable eating habits to one that uses image recognition to bring your favorite comics to a mobile device showed just what could be done in a day — given enough caffeine, of course. Another allowed you to feed your urge to hug every cat, while a neighborhood advocacy community enabled concerned citizens to vote on issues in their area. Rounding out the field was a field trip database for teachers to share ideas on sites to take their students for the best experience. Two winners — judge’s choice and people’s choice — received a super geeky trophy (pictured above) and a major boost to their street…er online cred. If you’re yearning to find out more about this year’s happenings, hit the coverage link below and start booking your trip for next year.
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Geekend steps its game up with a 24-hour Hackathon, promises boost to nerd cred originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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