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Aborted lift-off for spaceship
The US firm SpaceX aborts the lift-off of its Falcon rocket and Dragon ship to the International Space Station.
VIDEO: The low-cost tablets battling Apple
LJ Rich takes a look at the low-cost tablets battling Apple's dominance in India.
VIDEO: Facebook shares see modest debut
Facebook shares ended their first day of trading at $38.23, barely above the company's initial pricing of $38.
Facebook shares see modest debut
Facebook shares are trading flat on their stock market debut, having initially jumped more than 10% to $42 within minutes of trade beginning.
Bombs kill soldiers in Mogadishu
Somali government soldiers are among five people killed in two bomb attacks in the capital Mogadishu blamed on al-Shabab Islamist fighters.
VIDEO: 'I would repeat Olympic fist protest'
At the Mexico City Olympics in 1968 two black medal winners made a significant political statement by raising their fists on the winners' podium.
VIDEO: Deadly bomb blast at Italy school
A bomb has exploded in front of a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi killing at least one girl and injuring six others.
England closing in on Lord's win
England are closing in on victory at Lord's after dominating the third day, which ended with West Indies 120-4 and trailing by 35.
Crowds greet Olympic torch relay
Thousands of people turn out to watch the Olympic flame in Cornwall as it starts its 70-day tour of the UK in the build up to the London 2012 Games.
Fourth Mexican officer detained
A fourth senior Mexican officer is detained as part of an investigation into links between the army and drug trafficking cartels.
Blackpool 1-2 West Ham
Ricardo Vaz Te strikes a late winner as West Ham defeat Blackpool in an absorbing Championship play-off final.
G8 backs Greek euro membership
The leaders of the G8 group of major economies say they want Greece to remain in the eurozone, and commit to promoting growth.
French rally car crash kills two
A rally car ploughs into spectators in the Var region of southern France, killing a marshal and one other person, and injuring at least 15.
VIDEO: Sri Lanka parade marks anniversary
Sri Lanka marks the three-year anniversary of the end of its 26-year civil war with a large military parade in the capital, Colombo.
School bomb kills girl in Italy
A bomb outside a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi kills a teenage girl and injures five other people as children gather for classes.
French rally car kills spectators
A rally car ploughs into spectators in the Var region of southern France, killing two people and injuring 15, French media say.
Beirut divisions over Syria emerge in graffiti
Divisions over Syria spray painted across Beirut
VIDEO: Powerful car bomb hits Syrian city
At least seven people are killed and dozens injured after a car bomb explodes in eastern Syria.
Championship play-off final
Live text commentary as Blackpool play West Ham at Wembley in Saturday's Championship play-off final.
England v West Indies
England are bowled out for 398 - a first-innings lead of 155 over West Indies - on the third day of the opening Test at Lord's.
G8 targets 'growth and stability'
G8 leaders begin talks at their summit in the US, with President Obama saying they are "absolutely committed" to growth and fiscal consolidation.
Pedrosa seals French MotoGP pole
Dani Pedrosa clinches pole position after topping the qualifying session for Sunday's French MotoGP.
Solskjaer happy to stay at Molde
Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer happy to remain Molde boss after talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner.
PM: 'Good progress' on eurozone
UK PM David Cameron says the G8 summit of world leaders is making "good progress" on talks over the eurozone.
Deadly blast at Afghan checkpoint
A suicide bomber kills at least 10 people, a number of them children, at a checkpoint in the eastern Afghan province of Khost, officials say.
China tunnel explosion 'kills 20'
An explosion in a road tunnel being constructed in central China's Hunan province kills at least 20 people, state media say.
VIDEO: Bomb explosion at Italy school
A bomb explodes in front of a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi killing at least one girl and injuring seven others.
Serena Williams in injury scare
Serena Williams says she will be fit for the French Open after withdrawing from the Italian Open with a sore back.
Am I Sacha Baron Cohen's next target?
As himself, Sacha Baron Cohen clever, but unduly nervous
Smoke alarms unsettle New York Amish
Do smoke alarms violate Amish religious freedom?
Idowu to start season in Shanghai
British triple jumper Phillips Idowu will open his season at the second Diamond League meeting in Shanghai.
China activist Chen heads for US
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose stay at the US embassy caused a diplomatic crisis, leaves China on a plane heading for the US.
VIDEO: Couples in mass Nigeria wedding
One hundred couples have been married in a mass wedding in Nigeria's second city, Kano.
Sunderland release keeper Gordon
Sunderland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was signed for £9m in 2007, is one of nine players released by the club.
Bring on Bayern, says Lampard
Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Armed forces in Jubilee parade
Thousands of members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force are taking part in a parade and flypast for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
Bomb explosion hits Italy school
A bomb explodes in front of a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi killing two girls and injuring six others, reports say.
VIDEO: Concordia salvage details revealed
The operation to remove the wreck of the Costa Concordia will be the biggest of its kind, at a cost reported to be at least $300m, according to salvage firms and the ship's owners.
Powerful car bomb hits Syria city
At least seven people are killed and dozens injured after a powerful car bomb explodes in eastern Syria, officials say.
VIDEO: Zuckerberg rings Nasdaq bell
In one of the largest and most high-profile share floatations of recent years, Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, rang the opening bell of the Nasdaq exchange.
Bomb explosion at Italy school
A bomb explodes in front of a school in the southern Italian city of Brindisi killing at least one girl and injuring six, reports say.
Private spaceship due to launch
California's SpaceX company is preparing to launch to the space station - the first resupply mission to the orbiting outpost by a private company.
Activist Chen 'to leave China'
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose stay at the US embassy sparked a diplomatic crisis, says he is at Beijing airport expecting to go to the US.
Best eyes upset win over Leinster
Hooker Rory Best insists Ulster have no interest in playing the 'brave losers' role in Saturday's Heineken Cup final against Leinster.
China's Chen 'set to fly to US'
Chinese activist Chen Guangcheng, whose stay at the US embassy sparked a diplomatic crisis, says he is at Beijing airport expecting to go to the US.
'Bring on Bayern', says Lampard
Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Cameron joins talks over eurozone
UK PM David Cameron joins other world leaders at the G8 summit for talks set to focus on the eurozone crisis, amid signs a deal is unlikely to be reached.
Quebec in emergency protest law
The government of Quebec passes an emergency bill in an effort to quell the most sustained student protests in Canadian history.
Sri Lanka marks war anniversary
Sri Lanka marks three years since the end of its civil war with a military parade, as critics say more should be done to remember civilian deaths.
Eurozone set to dominate G8 talks
US President Obama hosts an opening dinner for G8 leaders, discussing North Korea, Syria and Iran, with the eurozone crisis likely to top Saturday's agenda.
Armed forces to march for Jubilee
Thousands of members of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force are to take part in a parade and flypast for the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.
US baby boomers in Hep C warning
US baby boomers are advised to get tested for the liver-destroying virus hepatitis C, in a move health officials say could save 120,000 lives.
Euro row brews as G8 summit opens
Claims that Germany's chancellor suggested debt-stricken Greece should reconsider its place in the eurozone spark a row as the US hosts G8 leaders.
Huge economic challenge awaits Egypt's next leader
Egypt's economic crisis sets major task for country's next leader
Small countries push for a more open UN
Small countries seek Security Council change
Al-Qaeda's hidden war in Yemen
Yemeni forces strike at al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula
Private spaceship set for launch
California's SpaceX company is preparing to launch to the space station - the first resupply mission to the orbiting outpost by a private company.
South Africa targets rainbow tourists
Can South Africa overcome prejudice to attract gay tourists?
A glimpse of life after Nato in Afghanistan's wild
A glimpse of life after Nato in Afghanistan's wild east
Moffat to receive special Bafta
Doctor Who producer and Sherlock co-creator Steven Moffat is to receive a special prize at this year's Bafta TV awards, organisers announce.
'Bring on Bayern,' says Lampard
Chelsea captain Frank Lampard is relishing the task of leading his team into the Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
Prisoners surrender in Honduras
Inmates who took control of a jail in Honduras on Wednesday agree to surrender after clashes that killed one prisoner and injured another 11.
Crime and punishment, Norwegian style
The island where inmate are free to wander woods and beaches
Travel ban on Guinea-Bissau junta
The UN Security Council imposes a travel ban on five leaders of the recent military coup in Guinea-Bissau, and demands a return to democracy.
Argentine gas exports cancelled
Spanish energy giant Repsol cancels a contract to provide gas to Argentina, in a continuing row after Buenos Aries nationalised one of its subsidiaries.
Euro row brews on G8 summit's eve
Claims that Germany's chancellor suggested debt-stricken Greece should reconsider its place in the eurozone spark a row as the US hosts the G8 summit.
PM warns Hollande over tax plan
UK PM David Cameron warns French President Francois Hollande that Britain will not accept a Europe-wide financial transaction tax, saying it is not a "sensible measure".
VIDEO: France confirms early Afghan exit
France has confirmed it plans to withdraw its combat forces from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, two years ahead of the agreed Nato schedule.
VIDEO: Tension over Spanish bank debts
The Spanish government has announced that the level of bad loans held by the country's banks is at an 18-year high.
VIDEO: World royals gather to mark Jubilee
Royals from around the world have gathered in Britain to mark the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
Lampard hails di Matteo at helm
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard says interim manager Roberto di Matteo has done a 'perfect job' at Stamford Bridge.
Man's body found in sea search
Coastguard officers recover a man's body from the sea during the search for a missing Dorset fishing vessel.
Maryland allows same-sex divorce
The highest court in Maryland allows gay couples to divorce, even though same-sex marriage is not yet allowed in that US state.
Cuban offshore oil attempt fails
Spain's Repsol oil company says a first attempt to find oil off Cuba's northern coast has been unsuccessful.
Third Mexican general detained
The Mexican army detains General Ricardo Escorcia Vargas, after putting two other officers under house arrest for alleged links with a drug cartel.
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UK Energy Dept Delays the Cuts to FIT On Solar
The Department of Energy and Climate Change in the UK has confirmed that the next round of cuts to the Feed-in Tariff for solar PV has been 'delayed'. It had been expected that rates would be cut on July 1, taking solar PV FiTs another step down from the 21p/kWh rate imposed by the Government on April 1. That followed the much-publicised and courtroom-based drama of last December's reduction from 43 pence/kWh.
DECC issued the following statement: "Having listened carefully to the industry we are reviewing the date for the next reduction in solar tariffs and will ...
New Reykjavik Hotel Designed to Double as Public S
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OOIIO architecture‘s design for a new hotel in Reykjavik, Iceland creates new types of public spaces for the existing plaza. According to designboom, the combined public/hotel design for Ingolfstorg splits the large hotel into two smaller ones so the buildings fit in with the location. OOIIO architecture then decided to provide new and interesting public areas as well as meeting the client’s requirements for hotel space and facilities.
They have designed an open space on the lower level that can be used as a theater, with restaurants, shops ...
Summertime Mercury in the Arctic
Circumpolar rivers deliver large quantities of mercury to the Arctic Ocean during summer, according to a study published online this week in Nature Geoscience.
The researchers suggest mercury loads in the Arctic Ocean could prove highly sensitive to climate-induced changes in river flow and permafrost thaw.
Mercury concentrations in the Arctic Ocean peak during summer months, posing a health concern to indigenous peoples, who rely heavily on marine-based diets.
Jenny Fisher and colleagues used a global model to pinpoint the summertime source of mercury in the Arctic Ocean. According to their simulations, circumpolar rivers supply large quantities of mercury to ...
Space X's Dragon launch... is go! (update: aborted
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China clears Google acquisition of Motorola, elimi
The final significant roadblock to Google's buyout of Motorola has been cleared, as Chinese regulators have just given their rubber stamp. Their approval follows a few months after the simultaneous American and European clearances, and virtually all that's left now is to formally close the deal and start integrating the two mobile giants. It might still come too late for the combined entity to present a united front at Google I/O, but at least they won't have any awkward glances at each other across the room. We're just trying to decide on whether or not Googorola is the best pet name for the loving, $12.5 billion-dollar Android union.
China clears Google acquisition of Motorola, eliminates last barrier to Googorola bliss originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 14:39:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Robot uses glue gun to make tools, hopes to ace Su
Looking through Engadget's annals of robotic achievements, we see droids juggling, dabbling in competitive sailing and even manning prisons. Cool as they are, those functions aren't going to mean a thing when Mr. Automaton is lost in the wilderness, damaged and without a helping human hand in sight. Researchers at ETH Zurich are working to change that scenario, as they're currently developing a "self-reconfigurable" device that packs a glue gun for creating the tools it needs on the fly. It might not be the quickest method -- as you'll see in the video below, making a glue cup takes a good hour -- but it's effective enough for transporting and pouring water. That's not to say that the prototype is ready to fend for itself; it built the cup, but only under human direction. The researchers' next step is adding in autonomous capabilities so the bots can repair things -- and even build other robots -- without being told to do so. A sea of self-regenerating droids? Sounds harmless to us.
Continue reading Robot uses glue gun to make tools, hopes to ace Survival Skills 101
Robot uses glue gun to make tools, hopes to ace Survival Skills 101 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 14:16:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Dish warns the FCC its 4G LTE might come in earnes
Dish has been tranquil about facing a longer FCC review period for its planned LTE-based 4G network, and now we might have an idea as to why. The satellite TV giant is telling the FCC that it only expects coverage to reach up to 60 million potential customers "within four years," or about 2016 -- six years after MetroPCS and Verizon first flicked their respective 4G switches. This is also assuming that the 3GPP cellular standards group clears the AWS-4 frequency band for LTE use. There's speculation that Dish is giving the extra time so that it can sell the spectrum later, but we'd take the safe road and assume Dish is serious. After all, AT&T wouldn't be trying to set tough conditions for Dish's LTE if it didn't think there was possibly significant competition on the way.
Dish warns the FCC its 4G LTE might come in earnest as late as 2016 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 10:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
T-Mo delays HTC Amaze 4G online orders due to 'unf
Hot off the heels of the One X and EVO 4G LTE spending some prolonged time at customs, now another member of HTC's sensational family appears to be feeling the rigorous effects of the ITC. According to a recent email acquired by TmoNews, it looks as if the Magenta carrier is delaying shipments of the HTC Amaze 4G in the US, saying it's facing "an unforeseen issue with receiving the product from the manufacturer," and that it doesn't know when the handset will be up for grabs again. What's also interesting here, however, is T-Mobile going as far as recommending Sammy's Galaxy S Blaze 4G as a substitute -- which, let's face it, can't be good news for HTC. Here's to hoping this all gets sorted out relatively soon. In the meantime, you can check out the aforementioned email in its entirety at the source below.
T-Mo delays HTC Amaze 4G online orders due to 'unforeseen issue,' has other recommendations originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 08:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Researchers tout efficiency breakthrough with new
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Raspberry Pi team shows off pics of (and taken wit
While the main thing that would make Raspberry Pi's diminutive $25 / $35 Linux setups better would be if we could get our hands on them faster, the team behind it is already working on improvements like this prototype camera seen above. The add-on is slated to ship later this year and plugs into the CSI pins left exposed right in the middle of each unit. According to the accompanying blog post, the specs may be downgraded from the prototype's 14MP sensor to keep things affordable, although there's no word on an exact price yet. Possible applications include robotics and home automation, but until the hackers get their hands on them you'll have to settle for one pic from the Pi's POV after the break and a few more at the source linked below.
Continue reading Raspberry Pi team shows off pics of (and taken with) prototype camera add-on
Raspberry Pi team shows off pics of (and taken with) prototype camera add-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 04:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Apple files (again) for a preliminary ban against
If you found yourself longing for the minor tweaks Samsung made to the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany earlier this year, you may be in luck: Apple's filed for a preliminary injunction against the slate stateside. It isn't the first one, either, Cupertino filed something similar back in February, though it didn't quite pass legal muster. After gaining some headway earlier this week, Cook's crew is in for round two, according to FOSS Patents, asking for Judge Koh to rule in their favor without a new hearing. Concerned consumers, however, can sidestep the whole mess by simply opting for an injunction-exempt Galaxy Tab 2. Details and speculation can be found at the source link below, just in case you aren't already sick to death of the whole Samsung / Apple spat.
Apple files (again) for a preliminary ban against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 02:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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FCC Fridays: May 18, 2012
We here at Engadget tend to spend a lot of way too much time poring over the latest FCC filings, be it on the net or directly on the ol' Federal Communications Commission's site. Since we couldn't possibly (want to) cover all the stuff that goes down there individually, we've gathered up an exhaustive listing of every phone and / or tablet getting the stamp of approval over the last week. Enjoy!
Continue reading FCC Fridays: May 18, 2012
FCC Fridays: May 18, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 23:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Microsoft patent application outlines system to re
Ready for your latest tour through the dense and meandering wording of patent applications? Well, dig in, because it's Microsoft's turn to confuse lawyers the world over with this latest USPTO doc, submitted in November of 2010. The filing describes a computer-based program that would, essentially, analyze a primary device's installed applications, cross-reference it with a different device and then either migrate that software batch or suggest similar apps to download on a secondary unit. Sounds a lot like a potential Windows Phone Marketplace recommendation / app transfer engine to us, but what exactly Redmond intends to use this pending patent for is anyone's guess. As always, if you care to sacrifice a few minutes of your life to mind-numbing legal jargon, then by all means hit up the source link below.
Microsoft patent application outlines system to recommend and transfer apps across devices originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 22:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Kiss Aero goodbye: Latest Windows 8 build reveals
It's safe to say that anticipation is high for the upcoming Windows 8 Release Preview, which will become available in the first week of June. While we're still curious to see if Microsoft can better integrate the desktop and Metro environments of its latest operating system, the company has now revealed a significant change to the desktop portion of Windows 8 -- a completely restyled visual appearance. As you might remember from the Consumer Preview, window borders and widgets featured a simplified and subdued look in comparison to the glass-like materials of Aero, which Microsoft now calls "dated and cheesy." With the latest refresh, however, the company has pushed its modernistic philosophy even further to reveal a spartan (yet functional) interface that draws less attention to the chrome elements and allows the user to focus more on content.
Microsoft's latest reveal was made as part of a larger, retrospective look at its development of Windows and the evolution of the operating system. At every step, the company states that its emphasis has been on the overall "learnability" of the environment. As such, Microsoft claims that it's making great strides to ensure that consumers may quickly get up to speed with the latest OS, and hints that it has a number of reveals yet to be seen. In its very next breath, however, it also emphasized people's ability to adapt and move forward, which suggests the number of changes might not be as concilatory as some might've hoped. Regardless, we'll know for sure what Microsoft has in store in just a few weeks.
Kiss Aero goodbye: Latest Windows 8 build reveals minimalistic desktop UI originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 19:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile hits FCC, brings
There's been hints of it coming as early as February, but we now have a smoking gun at the FCC: the Galaxy S III is coming to T-Mobile. A Samsung SGH-T999 has popped up at the agency sporting newly added 1,700MHz AWS support that's the telltale sign of a T-Mobile device, along with the T999 name itself (the T989 is the network's Galaxy S II). It also totes 850MHz and 1,900MHz WCDMA bands used for HSPA+ data, a clue that the phone is ready for refarmed GSM spectrum. Just in case there was any remaining doubt, we've further spotted a related T999V entry at the Bluetooth SIG with a rather familiar-looking image as well as a Samsung-hosted T999 user agent profile on the web that matches what we know about the Android 4.0 hardware. We have yet to get a look at whether or not the T-Mobile version is any different on the outside, but with the FCC's help, there's not much left to know before the expected summer US launch.
Samsung Galaxy S III for T-Mobile hits FCC, brings future-proofed HSPA+ for good measure originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 20:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
GameStop Mobile launches as AT&T virtual carri
Here's an expansion of mobile competition in the US that comes out of left field, even for us: GameStop as a cellular provider. GameStop Mobile, as it's called, is that rare bird of an AT&T-based MVNO that relies on a bring-your-own-device strategy. As long as your hardware works on AT&T's 850MHz and 1,900MHz bands and isn't locked to another carrier, you can bring any GSM- and HSPA-based phone (or data-only device) and use it contract-free: rates start at anything from a strictly pay-as-you-go $5 through to a $55 monthly plan with unlimited voice and text, if just an anemic 500MB of data. Tablet owners and other data-only fans can pay the same $55 for 1GB per month -- a bit stiff considering that those on AT&T proper can get 5GB of data for slightly less. No doubt this is to take advantage of iPad and iPhone trade-ins, PlayStation Vitas and the overall rise of unlocked devices. We're just wondering whether GameStop will catch a few customers subscribing as they pick up their Diablo III pre-orders or else face the uncertain future that befalls many MVNOs.
GameStop Mobile launches as AT&T virtual carrier, gives us rare bring-your-own GSM in US originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 19:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
ITC bans Motorola mobile devices for infringing Mi
At the end of last year, an Administrative Law Judge issued an initial ruling that Motorola's mobile devices infringe a bit of Microsoft's IP. Now, the Commission has affirmed that decision and issued an exclusion order to ban Moto's offending devices from importation into the US. In case you weren't aware, the four patent claims at issue generally cover technology for scheduling meetings over email using a mobile device. So, unless Motorola removes the feature, pays for a license or whips up a workaround Microsoft's patent in short order, its inbound RAZRs, Droid 4s, Bionics and other offending handsets will be stuck in customs alongside HTC's One X and EVO 4G LTE -- that is, unless Obama steps in to save the day during the prescribed presidential review period. Microsoft, naturally, is quite pleased with this development and has issued a statement:
Microsoft sued Motorola in the ITC only after Motorola chose to refuse Microsoft's efforts to renew a patent license for well over a year. We're pleased the full Commission agreed that Motorola has infringed Microsoft's intellectual property, and we hope that now Motorola will be willing to join the vast majority of Android device makers selling phones in the US by taking a license to our patents.
-- David Howard, corporate vice president and deputy general counsel Microsoft
We've reached out to Motorola for comment on the matter as well, so stay tuned to see what it has to say.
Update: Motorola has issued an understandably somber statement on the ruling:
Microsoft started its ITC investigation asserting 9 patents against Motorola Mobility. Although we are disappointed by the Commission's ruling that certain Motorola Mobility products violated one patent, we look forward to reading the full opinion to understand its reasoning. Motorola Mobility will not experience any impact in the near term, as the Commission's ruling is subject to a $0.33/per unit bond during the 60 day Presidential review period. We will explore all options including appeal.
ITC bans Motorola mobile devices for infringing Microsoft patent (updated: MMI responds) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 17:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Sprint introduces My Wireless STS service to assis
Sprint's had text-to-speech services on devices like the Samsung Epic 4G for quite some time, and now, looking to build up on that, the company's introducing its My Wireless STS feature. The new speech-to-speech service aims to help people with speech disabilities by giving them access to an operator-assisted line every day of the week and all year round. Folks wanting to use the My Wireless STS will have to dial *787 from their device, after which a Now Network rep will start a call and repeat every spoken word -- or ones that are unclear -- depending on users choice. Relay Director, Michael Ellis, says Sprint is "the first in the industry to bring this service to market," and that the project was developed closely with the help of speech disabled communities. If you're interested in learning more, there's a mighty presser waiting on you just past the break.
Continue reading Sprint introduces My Wireless STS service to assist folks with speech disabilities
Sprint introduces My Wireless STS service to assist folks with speech disabilities originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 17:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Gogo and AeroSat get friendly on Ku-band, bring in
Gogo has a virtual lock on in-flight WiFi for the US, but most of us forget that everything goes dark the moment you decide to cross the border. The company already has a deal with Inmarsat for Ka-band Internet connections, and now it's partnering up with AeroSat to bring Ku-band satellite access. The tie-in will let Gogo offer precious relief from tedium on international flights, whether it's a modest hop to the Great White North or an hours-long trip across the ocean. Gogo considers the deal an interim step until Inmarsat's technology is ready, making for much quicker availability than if it had just waited until it could use Ka-band: Ku-band satellite linkups should be on airliners as soon as the end of 2012, while Ka-band won't even show its face until at least late 2014. It's unknown what kind of premium we'll pay over the $13 maximum Gogo normally charges, but if AeroSat lets us squeak in a few more Twitter updates on our way home from Barcelona, it'll be worthwhile.
Continue reading Gogo and AeroSat get friendly on Ku-band, bring international in-flight WiFi closer
Gogo and AeroSat get friendly on Ku-band, bring international in-flight WiFi closer originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 16:34:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
ITC bans Motorola mobile devices for infringing Mi
At the end of last year, an Administrative Law Judge issued an initial ruling that Motorola's mobile devices infringe a bit of Microsoft's IP. Now, the Commission has affirmed that decision and issued an exclusion order to ban Moto's offending devices from importation into the US.
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ITC bans Motorola mobile devices for infringing Microsoft patent originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 17:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
NHK and JVC develop 120fps Super Hi-Vision project
If your cine-cave is already decked out with the Super Hi-Vision display, the Super Hi-Vision camera, and the Super Hi-Vision-supping antenna, we guess you just need the 120fps Super Hi-Vision projector to complete the set? Guess what? Working with JVC, NHK has developed just that. It might not be much to look at, but that hunk of tech up there comes with the extra frame rate that also makes it play fast nice with the sensor technology NHK was kind enough to develop first. The projector will be giving its first public demos on May 24th , and we hope that 7680 x 4320 resolution will make all those hi-res skate-slams come out a charm.
Continue reading NHK and JVC develop 120fps Super Hi-Vision projector
NHK and JVC develop 120fps Super Hi-Vision projector originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Zero Motorcycles will pay for your first 25,000 e-
If you've been staring lustfully at an electric motorcycle but needed that little extra push to make the jump, Zero Motorcycles has a unique incentive in store: it'll pay for your first 25,000 miles on the road. Should you take the keys to any one of the company's two-wheelers between now and the end of May, you'll get a Visa gift card for the amount within a few weeks. Of course, the reason it can make such a seemingly generous offer is through the sheer efficiency of an electric engine: at a typical 10 cents for every kilowatt-hour, you're looking at just under $200 for what's likely several months or more of driving, even if you're particularly enthusiastic. Knowing that riding the same amount with a gas-powered bike practically requires taking out a small mortgage in the current economy, though, we'd say that Zero is just reminding us of an an advantage e-motorbikes already have.
Zero Motorcycles will pay for your first 25,000 e-motorbike miles, wants you to ride guilt-free originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:57:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
A Precise CSS3 Color Table
I couldn’t find the exact table of CSS colors that I wanted, so I created my own.
The Sketchnote Handbook: Update 4: Digging In
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'Mighty to Save' and other worship songs that anno
Sorry if I sound grumpy today. It might be my age. I am not usually a huge fan of contemporary worship songs. I don't like extended chorus singing. This is the stuff of nightmares for me. I can pull off...
Goodbye Sister Donna
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As much as you need: An invitation to Kirchentag
I am about to accept an invitation to speak at Kirchentag which will happen in Hamburg next year. Every two years, 100,000 Protestants gather in a German city for this festival. In 2011 Kirchentag happened in Dresden and I had...
Dish Networks locks horns with broadcasters over a
Auto Hop has content industry hopping mad
In the latest episode of the US ad-skipping saga, Dish Networks is facing the wrath of broadcasters such as NBC and Fox, but winning praise from customers and no doubt causing a little churn among competitors. That at least is the intention of the Dish PVR ad skipping feature called Auto Hop, with the company gambling that the gain in subscription revenue will make the pain of having to defend a possibly protracted case against it from broadcasters worthwhile.…
SpaceX Dragon chokes at the last second
Computer said no: New attempt expected on Tuesday
The Falcon 9 rocket from private space company SpaceX, intended to launch this morning and send a Dragon capsule loaded with supplies to the International Space Station, has failed to take off. The rocket's computer aborted the launch automatically at almost the final possible moment, when its engines had already ignited but the vehicle had not yet been released from the pad.…
Ten... Qwerty mobiles
Pushy types
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Can SMEs score those big gov contracts?
Public sector doesn't make it easy for smaller suppliers
The UK public sector spends £230bn on goods and services a year, roughly 15 per cent of the UK economy and £1 for every £7 spent in Britain. The procurement of these goods and services is a massively complex undertaking, fraught with inefficiency accumulated over successive governments.…
Facebook jumps then slumps in first few mi
Round and round she goes, where she stops....
Facebook's shares debuted on the Nasdaq today at $42 and immediately skidded downwards to the original IPO price of $38.…
