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First official Jelly Bean OTA update for the Samsung Galaxy S III lands in Poland

Posted by Gsurface on September 24, 2012 No comments

The long-awaited roll-out appears to have commenced, with lucky GS III owners in Poland being among the first to get an early official taste of Android 4.1.1. If you hadn’t heard, the update will bring a host of subtle yet powerful improvements, including Google Now for anticipating search queries, smooth UI improvements from Project Butter, as well as some Samsung extras already seen on the Galaxy Note II, such as a resizable Pop-up play screen. Hopefully this means the update will soon be sent on its merry way to GS IIIs in other parts of the Old World, and maybe at some point — dare we suggest it — those in the US too.

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Roku’s official iOS and Android remote apps add ‘Play on Roku’ to stream music and pics

Posted by Gsurface on September 20, 2012 No comments

Along with price and release date details of its new Streaming Stick plus the launch of Vudu, Roku is announcing upgrades for its mobile remote control apps. Hinted at earlier this year when software updates went out to its newer boxes preparing them for future upgrades, the updates for its official app on Android and iOS bring a new “Play on Roku” feature. While it’s not quite as feature-filled as AirPlay or DLNA streaming, it will allow owners to present images (JPG or PNG) and DRM-free music files (MP3 or M4A) right through their home theater with the press of a button. The update also includes international support, the ability to name different Roku boxes, a one touch quick rewind button and a few other tweaks. Currently there’s no support for video or anything else more complicated, but we’re told this is a first step as it plans to build up the second screen experience going forward. Hit your respective app stores to try out the new feature yourself, or check out the press release and demo video after the break.

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Roku’s official iOS and Android remote apps add ‘Play on Roku’ to stream music and pics originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 20 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Raspberry Pi Hits 1GHz With Official ‘Turbo Mode’

Posted by Gsurface on September 19, 2012 No comments

hypnosec writes “The Raspberry Pi, which was recently used to build a cluster, has officially been given a ‘Turbo Mode’ by The Raspberry Pi Foundation, thus enabling overclocking. It will bump the frequency of the on-board processor as high as 1GHz as long as the temperature stays below 85C. The patch would dynamically increase the voltage and frequency of the core until the thermals hold. According to the Foundation, users have the option of choosing one of five peak frequencies, the highest being 1GHz.”

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Nikon D600 24.3MP DSLR official with remote phone/tablet control

Posted by Gsurface on September 13, 2012 No comments

Nikon has revealed its latest DSLR, the 24.3-megapixel D600, its smallest and lightest full-frame camera to-date, with Full HD video recording and a new 39-point AF system. Tipped as the perfect trio-completion with the D4 and D800, the FX-format camera supports ISO 100-6400 (extendable to 50 and 25,600) and has a scene and face recognition

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Pentax Q10 interchangeable lens camera official

Posted by Gsurface on September 11, 2012 No comments

Pentax has revealed its latest compact interchangeable-lens camera, the Pentax Q10, a 12.4-megapixel snapper that the company promises will deliver regular DSLR results from a chassis sized like a deck of cards. The Q10, available in a number of colors including the striking red shown here, uses both Pentax’s Q-mount lenses as well as –

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Oops! Galaxy Note II Gets Detailed Ahead Of Samsung’s Official Announcement

Posted by Gsurface on August 29, 2012 No comments

With Sony’s big IFA press conference out of the way, Samsung is next in line to show off its new (and oft-rumored) wares. That said, it looks like one of the company’s most anticipated products has gotten its share of spotlight ahead of schedule — PocketNow has come into possession of some Galaxy Note II press images, and some technical details to go with them.
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Motorola’s Droid RAZR M 4G LTE Gets Detailed Ahead Of Official Unveiling

Posted by Gsurface on August 28, 2012 No comments

In case you hadn’t heard yet, next week is going to be a busy one for gadget fiends — Amazon’s got something brewing on the 6th, while Nokia and Motorola will be duking it for eyeballs since both have launch events scheduled for the 5th.

Rumor has it that both of them will also be unveiling a pair of new smartphones — Nokia has the Phi and the Arrow, and Motorola is expected to pull back the curtains on the RAZR HD and the newly-leaked Droid RAZR M 4G LTE.

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LG Optimus G official with in-cell touch

Posted by Gsurface on August 28, 2012 No comments

The device you’re about to have a peek at goes by the name LG Optimus G and it’s about to bring on next-level hardware the likes of which you’ve never seen before. The LG Optimus G has been made official by LG this week, here showing its full specifications for one whole heck of a

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Fisker lends official statement to Karma fire

Posted by Gsurface on August 18, 2012 No comments

An official statement has been released regarding the Fisker Karma roadside fire incident that occurred back on the 10th of August. This incident has been provided with a detailed account by none other than Fisker representatives who speak in detail on what caused the fire and how a recall on a cooling fan inside the

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Sony PRS-T2 eReader finally official for $129.99

Posted by Gsurface on August 16, 2012 No comments

We’ve seen it leak out a couple of times, but Sony’s next eReader is finally upon us. Those looking for something revolutionary won’t find it here, but Sony has made little tweaks here and there that should make your reading experience somewhat more pleasant. You’re still looking at the same 6-inch screen, with the E-Ink

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Nikon 1 J2 official

Posted by Gsurface on August 9, 2012 No comments

Nikon has launched a new interchangeable lens camera, the Nikon 1 J2, promising Full HD video and crystal-clear stills from a shooter that slips into your pocket. Fresh to the Nikon 1 System, the new J2 measures a compact 106 x 61 x 21.8 mm and is constructed from sturdy metal with a choice of six

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Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook gets official: on sale August 21st for $1,399 and up

Posted by Gsurface on August 8, 2012 No comments

Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon has been a known entity since May, when the company gave us a look at the 14-inch, Ivy Bridge-packing Ultrabook. Up until now, though, the successor to the ThinkPad X1 remained somewhat shrouded in mystery, with no pricing or specific availability information to its name. But no more — Lenovo’s just raised the official curtain on the Carbon, announcing a pricing scheme of $ 1,399 and up and targeting an on-sale date of August 21st at Lenovo.com. The entry-level model will run a 1.7GHz Core i5-3317U CPU with 4GB, and it includes a 128GB SSD and Intel’s HD integrated graphics. Like on the ThinkPad X1, 3G connectivity will be an optional feature. Head past the break for more info on the business-centric Ultrabook.

Gallery: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon press photos

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Lenovo’s ThinkPad X1 Carbon Ultrabook gets official: on sale August 21st for $ 1,399 and up originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 07 Aug 2012 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Mystery HP tablet spotted again in official picture

Posted by Gsurface on August 6, 2012 No comments

Just last week we saw a mysterious HP tablet spotted in one of the company’s commercials, with almost no information to go along with the leak. The logical conclusion was that the device was a new Windows 8 tablet, details of which had been leaked in a presentation slide back in April, and now the

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NSA Official Disputes Chief’s Claim That Agency Doesn’t Collect American Data

Posted by Gsurface on July 30, 2012 No comments

NSA Director Gen. Keith Alexander was playing a “word game” when he said the agency does not collect files on Americans according to William Binney, a former technical director at the NSA. Binney says the NSA does indeed collecting e-mails, Twitter writings, internet searches and other data belonging to Americans and indexing it. “Unfortunately, once the software takes in data, it will build profiles on everyone in that data,” he said. “You can simply call it up by the attributes of anyone you want and it’s in place for people to look at.”

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Canon EOS M 18MP mirrorless camera official for October

Posted by Gsurface on July 23, 2012 No comments

Canon has officially joined the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera crowd with the new Canon EOS M, an 18-megapixel compact with touchscreen control and sized for your pocket. Packing an APS-C CMOS sensor, ISO 100-12800 (expandable to 25600 in H mode) and Full HD video recording, the EOS-M uses the same DIGI 5 Image Processor found

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New Firefox OS Images Paint A Picture Of Progress Ahead Of Official Launch

Posted by Gsurface on July 19, 2012 No comments

The first Firefox OS (formerly Boot to Gecko) devices aren’t slated to ship until the beginning of next year, but if some new screenshots are any indication, the project is coming along rather nicely.

TechWeekEurope managed to get their hands on a whole host of new images of the fledgling open web-friendly operating system, though the version depicted may not be the version that every carrier gets.

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Panasonic LUMIX G5 official with next-generation hardware

Posted by Gsurface on July 18, 2012 No comments

Today Panasonic has introduced the latest in their G series of cameras, the LUMIX DMC-G5, complete with a newly-integrated 16.05 megapixel Live MOS sensor and their own Venus Engine for ultra high quality images and video. This camera brings all of the greatnesses of previous G series models with a lightweight, compact body, precision AF

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Halo 4 Xbox 360 bundle becomes official

Posted by Gsurface on July 15, 2012 No comments

We already had a feeling that Microsoft was planning to roll out a limited edition Xbox 360 bundle to go along with November’s release of Halo 4, but this weekend the bundle got an official reveal at the San Diego Comic-Con. Like most of the other limited edition consoles we’ve seen come and go throughout

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Nokia Transport goes official: public transport departure times for over 100 cities (video)

Posted by Gsurface on July 13, 2012 No comments

Nokia’s public transport update has now passed through beta testing and is available to download on your favorite Lumia handset now. The app refresh adds transit route options and departure times for over 100 cities and urban areas and estimated routes for another 450 places. The UI is the same classy blend of Nokia’s mapping lineage and Windows Phone Metro tang. Nokia Conversation warns that there could be a publishing delay depending on your region, but you’ll need to be looking out for version 2.1. There’s a quick tour of the new functions after the break.

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Spotify now official on BlackBerry App World for compatible handsets

Posted by Gsurface on June 25, 2012 No comments

Spotify’s been available to a certain segment of the BlackBerry population for some time now, but as of today it’s become an official listing on RIM’s app store. The app, which exited beta last December, hasn’t changed — there aren’t any UI or performance tweaks in tow, simply a more convenient means of accessing the application without having to redirect to a dedicated mobile site. You can hit up the source below to start your download, but bear in mind you’ll need a premium account to take advantage of the company’s streaming service on-the-go.

Spotify now official on BlackBerry App World for compatible handsets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony, Panasonic OLED partnership is official, aims for mass production in 2013

Posted by Gsurface on June 25, 2012 No comments

The rumor that Japanese electronic giants Panasonic and Sony would team up on OLED HDTV technology is confirmed, they’ve just issued a press release indicating plans to establish mass production in 2013.

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Sony, Panasonic OLED partnership is official, aims for mass production in 2013 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 25 Jun 2012 02:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC Brazil closure gets official statement

Posted by Gsurface on June 25, 2012 No comments

This morning there’s been word that HTC had decided to close all operations inside the country of Brazil: this afternoon it’s been confirmed. This move will have HTC closing their office in Brazil, cutting off all lines of business through that part of South America but assuring current customers that their service will not suffer

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Iran targeted by 'massive cyberattack,' official claims

Posted by Gsurface on June 21, 2012 No comments

Iran's intelligence minister has accused the U.S., the U.K. and Israel of planning a "massive cyberattack" against his country after talks this week over Iran's nuclear program failed to reach an agreement, Iranian state TV reported on Thursday.
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Microsoft official: The time is right for developers to build Win8 Metro apps

Posted by Gsurface on June 11, 2012 No comments

With Windows 8 in its final phase of development, Microsoft is encouraging commercial and in-house enterprise developers to start building Metro-style applications for Microsoft's new operating system for desktops, laptops and tablets.
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Gigabyte makes 975g X11 official, claims ‘world’s lightest’ 11.6-inch notebook

Posted by Gsurface on May 31, 2012 No comments

Well hello there again, Gigabyte X11. Hot on the heels of yesterday’s leak, Gigabyte’s just made its 11.6-inch X11 laptop (or is that an Ultrabook?) official. At 975g (34.4oz) it claims the title of “lightest notebook on earth” — and weighs even less on Mars. Design-wise, you’re looking at a 16.5mm (0.65-inch) to 3mm (0.19-inch) thin Macbook Air-like body made of real carbon fiber (!) with an aluminum hinge. Under the hood you’ll find unspecified third generation Intel Core processors (read Ivy Bridge), 4GB of DDR3 RAM, Mobile Intel HM77 Express chipset with Intel HD Graphics 4000, a 128GB SSD, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth v4.0.

Ports include power, USB 2.0 and mini DisplayPort on the left side plus microSD, combo audio and USB 3.0 on the right. While the specs also mention gigabit Ethernet, there’s no sign of it anywhere in the press shots. The display is a 1366×768-pixil LED-backlit affair dotted with a 1.3 megapixel webcam. A chicklet keyboard, buttonless trackpad and 4730mAh 7.4V Li-ion polymer battery (likely sealed) complete the package. There’s no information on availability, but prices will range from $ 999 to $ 1299 with Windows 7 Home Premium and Professional in tow. Expect more information when we get our hands on this sexy beast at Computex next week.

Gallery: Gigabyte X11 PR shots and specs

In addition, Gigabyte’s announcing two 14-inch laptops — the U2442 and U2440 — which feature third generation Intel Core processors and NVIDIA GeForce graphics. Unfortunately, we’re still busy drooling all over the X11 gallery, so we’ll direct you to the full PR after the break for more information.

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Microsoft lands an official software outlet in Iraq

Posted by Gsurface on May 29, 2012 No comments

Believe it or not, there hasn’t been an official distributor for Microsoft software in Iraq in the near-decade since it’s even been an option; if you wanted Windows or Office in the past several years, your choices were limited and seldom legal. Baghdad’s Legend Lands is filling those big shoes through a deal with Microsoft that will see it provide both official copies, support, and other help for Iraqis that want to take the honest path. Stores across the country will take care of everything from large-scale government orders down to a Tikrit family’s first home PC. The move won’t completely quash piracy concerns, but it’s a big step towards normalcy in technology for the desert nation.

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Microsoft lands an official software outlet in Iraq originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 04:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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ASUS Zenbook Primes official: Ivy Bridge, 1080p IPS

Posted by Gsurface on May 22, 2012 No comments

We’ve seen details leak out about the Zenbook Primes several times, but now ASUS has officially announced that its bringing the new Ultrabooks to the United States. Previous details were pretty much spot on: the new laptops will feature Intel’s Ivy Bridge processors in Core i5 and Core i7 forms, and while the default displays

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Pentax makes K-30 official with weatherproofing and 1080p video

Posted by Gsurface on May 22, 2012 No comments

Pentax didn’t wait long after a rather conspicuous leak to make the details official: welcome the K-30, the company’s spiritual successor to the long-serving K-r. The camera makes its biggest numerical jump in sensor size, from 12.4 megapixels to 16, but you’re primarily shelling out for a much tougher body that’s both resistant to rain as well as to dust and temperature extremes; one of the cheapest cameras to do so, if you go by Pentax’s word. We’re slightly down on the light sensitivity being unchanged from three years ago at ISO 100 to 25,600, though you can now shoot video at a much higher 1080p at 30 frames per second — and that French catalog was wrong about a drop in burst speeds, which still top out at a healthy 6 fps. Should you be committed to the K-mount ways, stores will have the K-30 in July at $ 850 body-only and $ 900 for an 18-55mm kit. While you’re in the shop, there will also be a new 50mm f/1.8 prime lens to pick up for $ 250.

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Pentax makes K-30 official with weatherproofing and 1080p video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 21 May 2012 19:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Recently Exposed PHP Hole’s Official Fix Ineffective

Posted by Gsurface on May 5, 2012 No comments

wiredmikey writes “On Wednesday, a remote code execution vulnerability in PHP was accidentally exposed to the Web, prompting fears that it may be used to target vulnerable websites on a massive scale. The bug itself was traced back to 2004, and came to light during a recent CTF competition. ‘When PHP is used in a CGI-based setup (such as Apache’s mod_cgid), the php-cgi receives a processed query string parameter as command line arguments which allows command-line switches, such as -s, -d or -c to be passed to the php-cgi binary, which can be exploited to disclose source code and obtain arbitrary code execution,’ a CERT explains. PHP developers pushed a fix for the flaw, resulting in the release of PHP 5.3.12 and 5.4.2, but as it turns out it didn’t actually remove the vulnerability.”

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Apple could lose iPad trademark, Chinese official warns

Posted by Gsurface on April 25, 2012 No comments

Apple Inc. risks losing the right to use the iPad trademark in China, a senior official suggested Tuesday, as a Chinese court was seeking to mediate a settlement between the technology giant and a local company challenging its use of the iPad name.

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Intel 330 Series SSDs official, prices start at $89

Posted by Gsurface on April 16, 2012 No comments

Been holding off on stuffing solid state storage into your existing machine because of high prices or reliability issues? Bargain hunters, your SSD may have just arrived in the form of Intel’s 330 Series SSDs. We got the low down on them weeks ago, but in case you forgot, Intels new 25nm NAND entry utilizes a SATA 6 Gb/s connection to deliver up to 500 MB/s sequential reads and 450 MB/s writes. Such speeds aren’t spectacular compared to other SSDs, but combine them with Chipzilla’s reputation for crafting quality drives, low prices — $ 89 for 60GB, $ 149 for 120GB, and $ 234 for 180GB — and a three year warranty, and the 330 has some serious curb appeal. Want one? All three sizes available now online or at you local retailer (assuming it’s still there, of course).

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Intel 330 Series SSDs official, prices start at $ 89 originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Google named official social platform of 2012 Republican National Convention

Posted by Gsurface on April 13, 2012 No comments

It’s no secret that Big G’s tight with the federal government, whether it’s White House staff hanging out on Google +, or the company giving us all a personal tour of Obama’s abode. This time around, though, Larry Page & Co. have announced a partnership with the GOP which makes Mountain View the official social platform and livestream provider of the upcoming Republican National Convention. Essentially, this means Republicans at the gathering will use sites like YouTube and Google+ to stream live events and pop in at the occasional Hangout. That said, it wouldn’t surprise us if attendees dabbled in that other social network, as it’s no stranger to politics, either. Too bad Santorum’s not around to try on those snorkeling goggles…

Google named official social platform of 2012 Republican National Convention originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Details For the DARPA Robotics Challenge

Posted by Gsurface on April 10, 2012 No comments

An anonymous reader writes “The DARPA Robotics Challenge is offering tens of million of dollars in funding to teams from anywhere in the world to build robots capable of performing complex mobility and manipulation tasks such as walking over rubble and operating power tools. It all will culminate in an audacious competition with robots driving trucks, breaking through walls, and attempting to perform repairs in a simulated industrial-disaster setting. The winner takes all: a $ 2 million cash prize.”

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Fisker Nina / Atlantic gets unofficially pictured in official form

Posted by Gsurface on April 2, 2012 No comments

We got a quick glimpse of Fisker’s once-halted Project Nina the other day courtesy of Autoblog, and we now have our best look at the car to date thanks to some seemingly official press photos that have turned up on Autoforum.cz. Now being dubbed the Atlantic, the car promises to be a smaller and more affordable version of Fisker’s Karma sedan and, as those earlier shots indicated, we should soon be seeing plenty more of it at this week’s New York Auto Show. Apart from an expected BMW-sourced four-cylinder engine, though, details on the car itself remain decidedly light — including any indication of a possible price tag or rollout date. In the meantime, you can find more photos where this one came from at the links below.

Fisker Nina / Atlantic gets unofficially pictured in official form originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:06:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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E.U. Ministers care more about security than privacy, says official

Posted by Gsurface on March 30, 2012 No comments

Europe's Justice Commissioner said this week that interior ministers are the biggest obstacle to data protection laws in the E.U.
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Retiring FBI official says current cybersecurity strategy ‘unsustainable’

Posted by Gsurface on March 28, 2012 No comments

Shawn Henry, the FBI’s executive assistant director in charge of cybersecurity, told the Wall Street Journal that the government and private companies aren’t up to the task of defending sensitive data from would-be hackers.

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Roku players now have an official Plex channel with upgraded UI and new features

Posted by Gsurface on March 28, 2012 No comments

If you’re a fan of Plex’s media server software and Roku’s do-everything hockey puck media streamers then today is your lucky day, as bringing the two together is now easier than ever. While Plex has supported streaming to Roku devices through an unofficial channel since last year, today it announced it’s officially available in the Channel Store. That’s not the only thing that has changed either, since a blog post indicates the new official channel brings a new upgraded UI and features like myPlex support, audio and picture support, and Direct Play of video without transcoding on compatible videos. Hit the Plex blog for a few more screenshots and details, or just turn on your Roku and add the app directly. Also, if a Google TV device is your preferred Plex client, that app has also just been updated with a few new bugfixes.

Roku players now have an official Plex channel with upgraded UI and new features originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Chinese official: We’re not issuing 4G licenses for another two to three years

Posted by Gsurface on March 11, 2012 No comments

China isn’t in a huge hurry get its own 4G network up and running, instead wanting to ensure the infrastructure is primed and enough compatible handsets are available before it launches. According to the head of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Miao Wei, the country needs plenty more base stations — beyond the existing 220,000 TD-SCDMA bases and closer to 400,000 — before the government starts offering 4G licenses. China Mobile, the country’s largest mobile network, already plans to have over 20,000 TD-LTE base stations in operation by the end of this year, stepping up to 200,000 by the end of next year. This particular type of LTE hasn’t quite set the world on fire just yet — only two operators have launched TD-LTE services and a genuine handset for the network remains absent. Upgrading existing 3G stations is likely to take around three years, according to the official. At least it gives ZTE more time to get the MT73 readied for ICS — or perhaps Android 5.0.

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Chinese official: We’re not issuing 4G licenses for another two to three years originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 11 Mar 2012 12:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official BlackBerry PlayBook Mini Keyboard coming on March 23rd for $120?

Posted by Gsurface on March 10, 2012 No comments

While there’s an array of unofficial third-party keyboards willing to pair up with your 7-inch RIM slate, an approved peripheral is likely to be the better option. At least, it’s what the BlackBerry-authorized add-on aims to accomplish. Dubbed Mini Keyboard, which also doubles as a “convertible” case, it’s said to start shipping on March 23rd for $ 120, packing a multitouch trackpad and claiming up to a month of juice on a single charge. Additionally, the device features 128bit encryption to put your paranoia at ease when you’re using that shiny OS 2.0. We’ve yet to hear an official word from RIM about price and availability, however, the source below seems to be taking pre-orders now.

Official BlackBerry PlayBook Mini Keyboard coming on March 23rd for $ 120? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Mar 2012 17:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Assassin’s Creed 3 official trailer released, Wii U version coming

Posted by Gsurface on March 5, 2012 No comments

Ubisoft finally released the official launch trailer for Assassin’s Creed 3 along with the first details on this new game, following numerous leaks last week. This third installment in the popular franchise continues the long-standing feud between the Assassins and Templars, but is set against the backdrop of the American Revolution. Our new hero is [...]
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Facebook Messenger for Windows app now officially official

Posted by Gsurface on March 5, 2012 No comments

The fact that Facebook had a dedicated messaging app up its sleeve for Windows will go down as one of the worst kept secrets in the history of techdom. In fact, after the client leaked back in December, Zuck and Co. unceremoniously dumped the executable on the web, opened up the help page and did so without an ounce of fanfare. Now the program is getting a proper launch, complete with a landing page and a press release (which you’ll find at the source). There’s not much here to shock or surprise — Messenger for Windows allows you to chat with your Facebook friends in a simple tabbed interface, check your news feed and delivers notifications to your desktop. Hit up the source link to download it now.

Facebook Messenger for Windows app now officially official originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official Roku remote app rolls out for Android

Posted by Gsurface on March 2, 2012 No comments

After delivering its official remote app for iOS in December, Roku has quickly followed that up with a version for Android. Claiming compatibility with any Android 2.1+ device, it appears to have all the latest tweaks from the iPhone version already included, with a D-Pad and shortcuts to popular apps. Users can also do the same basic functions like add / remove / rate channels, control playback, and control multiple Rokus. Hit the Android Market at the link below to snag the free app for yourself or head over to Roku’s blog to let it know if this is truly better than the numerous unofficial apps already available.

Official Roku remote app rolls out for Android originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 02 Mar 2012 15:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sony Xperia U official

Posted by Gsurface on February 26, 2012 No comments

Sony has officially announced the Xperia U, the company’s latest Android smartphone and the first to debut at Mobile World Congress under the newly-created Sony Mobile Communications brand. A smaller version of the Xperia S and ion launched at CES last month, the Xperia U has a 3.5-inch Reality Display along with interchangeable chin sections [...]
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Sony Xperia P official

Posted by Gsurface on February 26, 2012 No comments

Sony’s new Xperia U isn’t the only new model for MWC 2012; there’s also the Sony Xperia P, the third member of the company’s Xperia NXT Series. A mid-range model slotting in-between the 3.5-inch Xperia S and the 4.3-inch Xperia S, the new P has a dual-core processor and new “White Magic” display that offers twice [...]
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‘Anonymous’ hackers threatens US power grid, official warn

Posted by Gsurface on February 21, 2012 No comments

The director of the National Security Agency warned that the hacking group Anonymous could have the ability within the next year or two to bring about a limited power outage in the US through a cyber attack.

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LG Optimus Vu official: Galaxy Note gets competition

Posted by Gsurface on February 19, 2012 No comments

LG has officially revealed its new 5-inch LG Optimus Vu smartphone/tablet hybrid, challenging Samsung’s Galaxy Note with a stylus-enabled 1.5GHz dual-core LTE handset. Teased earlier this month – and now revealed a week ahead of MWC 2012 and its official official debut – the Optimus Vu mimics a mini-iPad with its 4:3 aspect 1024 x 768 screen; like the [...]
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Windows Phone gets Gooroovster: streams Google Music whether it’s official or not

Posted by Gsurface on February 18, 2012 No comments

Not a Spotify fan? Then perhaps a Google Music client will suit your tastes a little better. Gooroovster has just shed its beta cocoon to reveal its new Windows Phone wings. Available on trial, the full app will set you back $ 3.99 and offers streaming access to your whole library, the usual collection of music player controls and the ability to refresh the 500 most recent additions to your library. Unfortunately, there doesn’t appear to be any caching options — so it’s largely a Windows Phone-skinned copy of the web-based player, although it doesn’t look all that official and you’ll also need a Windows Phone device running the Mango upgrade. The typical Google Music provisos apply: check your data allowances and if you’re out of US, you’re (still) out of luck. That is, unless you know how to beat the system.

Windows Phone gets Gooroovster: streams Google Music whether it’s official or not originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Official photos of 2013 BMW M6 convertible and coupe unveiled

Posted by Gsurface on February 13, 2012 No comments

If you’re a fan of BMW and its line of M-series high-performance cars, some new official photos of the 2013 BMW M6 have surfaced. BMW is offering up multiple shots of both coupe and convertible versions of the car, and I think for me this is one of those cars that I need to see [...]
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Toshiba Satellite U840 goes official for Australia, still waiting on its US passport

Posted by Gsurface on February 7, 2012 No comments

While Toshiba’s stateside reps had us convinced its 14-inch Ultrabook wouldn’t see the light of day until sometime in June, that message of withholding apparently didn’t make it Down Under. Outed by its Australian arm today, that would-be Portege is actually the company’s Satellite U840. We already knew the electronics giant had intended on shuffling this Windows 7 machine out under that brand umbrella back at CES, but now we have a $ 1,500 AUD (about $ 1,608 USD) price tag to go with a list of confirmed specs. Officially on deck for this aluminum-bodied laptop are an Intel Core i5-2467M processor and HD Graphics 3000 GPU, 720p-capable 1366 x 768 LED display, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, 320GB of storage, in addition to ports for HDMI, mic, headphone and USB (1x USB 3.0 and 2x USB 2.0). We still don’t know much about the capacity of the six cell battery powering this svelte notebook entry or a concrete landing date for that matter. But from the looks of this Aussie product page, that release is creeping mighty close.

Toshiba Satellite U840 goes official for Australia, still waiting on its US passport originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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