Apr 01

RadioShack to get T-Mobile Sidekick 4G on April 20th

Posted in: 4G, Android, availability, froyo, launch, release, samsung, t-mobile, Today's Chili, tweet, twitter

While T-Mobile’s staying coy about the Sidekick 4G’s availability, RadioShack went ahead and gave us the final piece of the puzzle: according to one of its latest tweets, said Android phone is heading to the Shack on April 20th. Oh yes, this just so happens to be the rumored date for the G-Slate and G2X as well. Coincidence? Only time will tell, and let’s hope that this doesn’t end up being an April Fool’s joke — well, at least the Shack would have something to blame if it actually misheard the information over the phone.

RadioShack to get T-Mobile Sidekick 4G on April 20th originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 01

iRobot, QinetiQ machines to assist in Japan relief effort

Posted in: Japan, robot, Today's Chili

A few weeks ago, it looked like robots would play a relatively small role in recovery efforts following the earthquake and subsequent nuclear crisis in Japan, but as concern grows over radiation leaks, robotics companies are positioning their mechanical offspring to do jobs deemed unsafe for humans. We’ve already heard of Aldebaran’s plans for a fleet of rescue bots, and now QinetiQ and iRobot are lending automated assistance to the cause. QinetiQ plans to send in a set of Robotic Applique Kits — used to convert Bobcat loaders into unmanned vehicles — along with sensor machines like the TALON and Dragon. Meanwhile, iRobot’s enlisted two each of its PackBots and Warriors to help aid in recovery — the former is used by the US military for bomb disposal. Both companies have already deployed teams to Japan for training.

iRobot, QinetiQ machines to assist in Japan relief effort originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apr 01

Sony’s Music Unlimited streaming service coming to NGP, will hit Xperia Play this year and PSP ‘in a matter of weeks’

Posted in: Android, audio, Music, psp, sony, Sony Ericsson, SonyEricsson, streaming, Today's Chili

It may sound patently obvious at this point, but there’s still cause to celebrate — Sony’s streaming subscription music service, Music Unlimited, is headed to both the PlayStation Portable and its pair of divergent spiritual successors the Next Generation Portable and Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Play. Eurogamer sat down with Sony Network Entertainment VP Shawn Layden, who spread the news readily, confirming that the service would be activated (at least in the UK) on PlayStation Portable “in a matter of weeks.” Meanwhile, Android phones including the infamous PlayStation handset will get Music Unlimited “this year,” and SNE “will make it happen” on the NGP as well, presumably sometime after the company reveals when its beast of a portable game station will actually come out. All in the name of taking your tunes with you wherever you happen to travel — a concept that’s getting rather popular right now.

Sony’s Music Unlimited streaming service coming to NGP, will hit Xperia Play this year and PSP ‘in a matter of weeks’ originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 02:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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