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Tuesday, January 10, 2012

drag2share: Qualcomm's Quad-Core TV Processors Could Deliver Console Quality GamingâWithout the Console [Guts]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874789/qualcomm-puts-a-quad+core-processor-in-a-tv-and-other-home+of+the+future-madness

Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors have been a hallmark of mobile devices for the past few years. Not content with keeping the party in your pockets, the Snapdragon is coming to your TV, to the tune of 1.5GHz quad-core processor mightiness.

In addition to those four-cores, the Snapdragon S4 MPQ8064 also has Adreno 320 graphics. So, basically we're talking about console-quality gaming, potentially, without the console. The S4 supports 1080p 3D and Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound. The architecture is built to work with Android, which means we're likely to see these integrated with Google TV. We've seen a rash of Google TV products lately from LG, Sony, and most recently Vizio, and Android games have been taking great leaps and bounds lately. The idea of my TV (or streaming box, or Blu-Ray player) having the power to run that gives me the geek-vapors.

UPDATE: Lenovo just showed off the aforementioned TV, which is running a version of Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), and it did, indeed, look pretty impressive. The voice recognition seemed to work pretty well, despite the speaker's fairly thick accent, and the racing game they played looked great. Unfortunately it's looking like this first iteration is going to be China-only, but hopefully we'll get some similar goodness stateside in the near future. We'll update again if we get some hands-on time.

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drag2share: LG's Massive 84-Inch Ultradefinition TV Won't Fit In My Anything [Televisions]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874802/massive-84-inch-ultradefinition-tv-wont-fit-in-my-anything

If you want to get a sense of just how massive LG Display's new 84-inch Ultradefinition 3DTV is, check out this shot. That tiny-looking TV on the left? It's a ridiculously big 60 inches, dwarfed by LG's 4K monster.

Are you very rich? Is your home very large? You are totally going to want the 84-inch, 3480 x 2160 ultradef TV. The picture quality is stunning. 3D effects jump out at you like on a movie screen. (In fact, they looked better than most movies I've seen.)

But you'll need to have it delivered because you are totally not fitting that thing in your car. Or your truck. Hell, I couldn't even fit this ostentatious beast in my apartment. But hey, you just bought an 84-inch TV with the highest resolution available, big spender. (When it comes to market, that is.) You can't spring for movers? What's wrong with you?

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drag2share: Roku Streaming Stick hands-on

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/roku-streaming-stick-hands-on/

The device that put MHL on the map for most every non-smartphone user was live and in person at CES, and just as you might have surmised from the renders, the Roku Streaming Stick looks like a little dongle with Roku tag on it and adds the over-the-top greatness to any MHL display. Shiny, and just as prone to finger prints as any piano glass finished product, the thickness of the device makes us wonder if it'll clear the MHL compatible HDMI port of the thinnest of HDTVs -- hopefully a small HDMI extender will be bundled in.

Gallery: Roku Streaming Stick hands-on

Roku Streaming Stick hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Intel takes heat for 'misleading' Ultrabook demo at CES (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/intel-takes-heat-for-misleading-ultrabook-demo-at-ces-video/

Intel's reinvigorated Ultrabook campaign got off to a bit of a rocky start at CES yesterday, during a demo at its press conference. It all began when Intel's Mooley Eden took the stage to demonstrate the Ivy Bridge processors behind his company's forthcoming line of super-slim laptops. To do this, Eden decided to play a Codemasters game called F1 2011. At the time, it appeared that Eden was playing the game live, but as Bright Side of News editor Anshel Sag noticed, that probably wasn't the case. As you can see in the very beginning of the video (after the break), Moody instead ran a video file from VLC media player. Sag was quick to criticize Intel for misleading the audience with a pre-recorded demo, though it's worth noting that at one point, the exec made a joke about driving the game with one hand, and with no hands at all. It's still not clear, however, whether this was meant as a disclaimer. Head past the break to watch the clip for yourself.

Continue reading Intel takes heat for 'misleading' Ultrabook demo at CES (video)

Intel takes heat for 'misleading' Ultrabook demo at CES (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 11:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Telus announces Samsung Galaxy Note launch, LTE in Q1

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/telus-announces-samsung-galaxy-note-launch-lte-in-q1/

Well here's some pretty fab news: the Samsung Galaxy Note is en route to Canada and that network will boast LTE sometime this quarter. The LTE launch alone gives us tingles up our spines, but coupled with this useful little handset, we're overjoyed. Telus, however, didn't provide any information on the exact date of the Note's launch nor even a hint of what it might cost, but we'd expect that'll come tumbling our way soon. In the interim, have a peek at the press info, our hands-on and give our first impressions a read, won't you?

Telus announces Samsung Galaxy Note launch, LTE in Q1 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Samsung 2012 SmartTVs will access DirecTV without a set top box, minimalists rejoice

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/samsung-smart-tv-directv-without-stb/

Samsung's new range of super-thin, super-powerful Smart TVs got another big fillip at CES: the company's teamed up with DirecTV to offer its service without the use of a set top box. Hook up your TV to the connection and a STB server will replicate the full user interface, including being able to record five shows at once, live pause TV and access DVR content. The TVs will be available in Spring, but there's no mention on if the additional functionality will mean an increase on your subscription. Deep dish is after the break.

Continue reading Samsung 2012 SmartTVs will access DirecTV without a set top box, minimalists rejoice

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drag2share: Verizon teams with In Motion Technology, transforms whips into rolling 4G LTE hotspots

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/verizon-teams-with-in-motion-technology-transforms-whips-into-ro/

Looking to get a bit more 4G LTE access in your Maybach than what your Galaxy Nexus affords you? The wait may soon be over as Verizon and In Motion Technology have announced the first wireless mobile router tech for use in vehicles. Making use of the latter outfit's onBoard system, Aventadors everywhere can be converted into secure mobile hotspots along with a network management that monitors the status of the whole kit. VPN security is also present, in all its mobile-optimized glory. The In Motion Technology has been widely used in public safety scenarios, including the onBoard Mobile Gateway in ambulances and other municipal vehicles. If you're looking to find out more on the duo's announcement, hit the full PR just beyond the break.

Continue reading Verizon teams with In Motion Technology, transforms whips into rolling 4G LTE hotspots

Verizon teams with In Motion Technology, transforms whips into rolling 4G LTE hotspots originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Intel inks licensing agreement with Plessey Semiconductors, gets into the sensor game

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/intel-inks-licensing-agreement-with-plessey-semiconductors-gets/

Intel signed a licensing agreement with Plessey Semiconductors today, giving it access to the UK chipmaker's array of sensors. Founded in 1957, Plessey produces cell phone radios, motion sensors and a host of other chips. The company also licensed its wireless LAN chipset to Apple back in 1994 and, in 1992, became the first licensee of ARM's architecture. Under the deal, Intel will receive the option to buy a financial security in Plessey at a later date, while Plessey, in turn, will be able to support a limited number of Intel's digital tuner products. It remains to be seen what Intel has in store with its new sensor licenses, but we're certainly looking forward to it.

Continue reading Intel inks licensing agreement with Plessey Semiconductors, gets into the sensor game

Intel inks licensing agreement with Plessey Semiconductors, gets into the sensor game originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Viewsonic unveils ViewPad e70 tablet, offers Ice Cream Sandwich for $170

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/viewsonic-unveils-viewpad-e70-tablet-offers-ice-cream-sandwich/

Viewsonic has welcomed another member to the ViewPad family, with the ViewPad e70 -- a seven-inch Android slate that comes drenched in Ice Cream Sandwich. Announced at CES today, the e70 is powered by a 1GHz CPU and comes packed with 4GB of memory. The WiFi-enabled slate also supports 1080p HDMI output and sports a front-facing camera, though specifications like screen resolution and megapixel count remain a mystery. Perhaps most compelling is its $170 price point, though Viewsonic has yet to announce a launch date more specific than "Q1." We'll keep you abreast of the latest, but in the meantime, you can find the full PR, after the break.

Viewsonic unveils ViewPad e70 tablet, offers Ice Cream Sandwich for $170 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: D-Link's All In One Mobile Companion is gonna lighten the load of your checked baggage

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/d-link-all-in-one-mobile-companion/

D-Link's introducing a travel router for all of the roaming smartphone and tablet users here at CES. The All-In-One Mobile Companion (DIR-505) is a wall-socket no larger than a mouse that's a Wireless-N router, network repeater, USB recharger or media streamer (with an external HDD) and it's got an ethernet port, for those who still insist on carrying that particular cable. It'll be available for $75 in April from the company's store and... oh look, there's a press-release down here after the break, wanna come see?

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drag2share: D-Link's sub-$50 cloud router brings media streaming to impoverished street urchins

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/d-link-40-dollar-router/

Streaming your media from your mansion's fine and all, but for those of us without a super-car and a butler, those cloud-based routers can be a little out of reach. Fortunately, D-Link's ensuring no-one will mount a movement to occupy the company's Taipei headquarters by releasing a cloud router that costs just $40. You can access it from the mydlink portal or the iOS and Android apps of the same name and it'll also integrate seamlessly with the cloud-connected cameras that were also announced today. You know the deal about PR by now -- it's in the basement next to the Ferrari.

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drag2share: D-Link's new Cloud Camera lets you live out your Real World fantasies

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/d-link-cloud-camera-5000/

D-Link's really spoiling us with the sheer number of announcements it's been pushing out at this year's CES. The Cloud Camera 5000 is a 720p internet-connected surveillance camera with a motorized pan and tilt base. You can access and control the device from the company's mydlink: a web-based interface that lets you set motion-sensor preferences to trigger recording and email alerts when it spots someone reaching for the cookie jar you've left on top of the refrigerator. There's also the mydlink+ app for iOS and Android that will let you watch your home being burgled from the other side of the world in glorious high definition. As far as we know already, it'll arrive in April and cost $150 (but don't quote us on that just yet). Set your mouse to dive if you go below to check out the PR.

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drag2share: Intel mounting 'biggest advertising campaign since 2003' for Ultrabooks

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/10/intel-mounting-biggest-advertising-campaign-since-2003-for-ult/

Intel's betting the farm on Ultrabook PCs with its biggest-budget advertising campaign since 2003. April will see the start of a massive advertising campaign designed to convey the benefits of thin and light notebooks to the masses. Kevin Sellers, Santa Clara's head of advertising was boasting ahead of Tuesday's Intel press conference where we're expecting plenty of juicy revelations about the company's Medfield smartphone platform. We'd say "keep your eyes peeled" for the adverts, but given how deeply ingrained the Intel bunnies are on our subconscious, we'll just wait for the PR onslaught to begin.

Intel mounting 'biggest advertising campaign since 2003' for Ultrabooks originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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drag2share: Lenovo Yoga: This Windows 8 Ultrabook Moonlights as a Tablet [Ultrabooks]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874506/lenovo-yoga-this-windows-8-ultrabook-moonlights-as-a-tablet/gallery/1

So it looks like those rumors about touchscreen ultrabooks were true. Lenovo's Yoga is the first such device of its kind (that being a Windows , equipped with a multitouch panel capable of tracking 10 fingers. And though I've been dismissive of such devices, it wasn't nearly the awful experience I thought it would be.

On the surface, the Yoga looks like the U300s, except with an unsightly hinge. But that hinge allows the Yoga to fold all the way back on itself and become a de facto tablet that is aided in large part by Windows 8's Metro UI. The palm rest on the keyboard is covered in a pebbled, presumably scratch-resistant surface which makes it suitable for setting down on a surface when in tablet mode.

Under the hood, Lenovo didn't have much to say except that it would fully adhere to Intel's ultrabook spec. That means a sub-one-inch thickness, a weight under three pounds, Intel Core CPU, and up to 8 gigs of RAM.

I didn't get lots of time with the Yoga, but one thing was apparent. The apps and UI were fast and fluid, and the screen was extremely responsive. Using the paint app, the 10 finger tracking was accurate and little flourishes, such as the rectangular power connector (for a slimmer body), and the placement of the power button along the outer rim of the laptop are well-conceived ideas. Lenovo says we won't see the Yoga until later in the year when Windows 8 launches, but they expect it to be priced similarly to the U300s (which is currently $1200). [Lenovo]

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drag2share: This 7-Inch Asus Tablet Has Tegra 3 Power for Nearly Kindle Fire Prices [Nvidia]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5874606/this-7+inch-asus-tablet-has-tegra-3-power-and-a-250-price-tag

There aren't a lot of secrets left about Nvidia's Tegra 3 quad-core mobile guts; after all, it's already been on shelves in the Transformer Prime for weeks. In fact, the only question left has been what other devices we'll see it in.

Welp, here's your answer: a 7-inch, $250 quad core tablet from Asus. It's 60Hz, all day battery life, and "the best camera out there," according to Asus. It looks an awful lot like this morning's MeMO, except with Tegra 3 running the show.

Nvidia also promoted a technology called DirectTouch, which is what that secret fifth core is for. It's a "buttery smooth" touch experience, that the company claims is going to be far more responsive than a traditional touch experience. Hopefully we'll be able to get some hands on soon to see how big a difference we're really talking about.

I'm still not sold on that size as a form factor, but getting that much more horsepower for just fifty bucks more than a Kindle Fire? That's a might tempting proposition.

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