Sep 19

Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of November release

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Canon’s high-end PowerShot S-series is a mighty special breed, so we’ve been rather excited about the company’s new S100, which we were told to expect in November with a $430 sticker price. Now it looks like the S95 successor may slip out of the warehouse a month earlier than promised, with Amazon estimating ship dates as early as October 3rd. In an industry where delays are much more prevalent than quiet early releases, this is certainly welcome news for the highly anticipated pocket cam, which packs a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor and f/2.0 (variable) zoom lens. Shipping estimates are always subject to change, so don’t count on any miracles until that FedEx tracking number hits your inbox.

[Thanks, Don]

Canon S100 gets early October estimate from Amazon, likely to ship ahead of November release originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

A week with Google Wallet (video)

Posted in: 4G, Android, android market, AndroidMarket, app, Google, impressions, motorola, NeXus, nexus s, NexusS, nfc, preview, samsung, Today's Chili, video

Contactless payments have been something of a curiosity in the credit card industry. MasterCard’s PayPass has been around for the better part of a decade, but merchants and banks alike seem hesitant to adopt the technology required to make the system work, and inconsistent implementation adds to the confusion — particularly for customers. Google’s new mobile phone-based Wallet service has the potential to transform the technology from its current status as a transaction turkey, to a future as a checkout champion. But will it work? We spent a week with a Wallet-enabled Nexus S 4G, using the device to pay whenever we encountered a MasterCard PayPass terminal. Unfortunately, that wasn’t often enough, limiting us to just a handful of transactions in the first week. Still, with Google just beginning to roll out the service and only a limited selection of launch partners ready to go, it’s impossible to deliver a complete verdict just yet. Jump past the break for an inside look at Google Wallet, including a video of the service in action, and a brief look at what the world of contactless payments may look like in the future.

Gallery: Google Wallet hands-on

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A week with Google Wallet (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

Google Wallet: The Future of Money Is Here, Sorta

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“Whoa, how did you do that?” I didn’t say anything when the clerk at Duane Reade—or was it Walgreen’s?—asked me how to pay. I just smashed my phone into the PayPass terminal. Money poured out of my Nexus S, and into somebody’s corporate coffers. Magic! More »

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Sep 19

Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets

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Sling’s had a SlingPlayer Mobile app available for Android for some time now, but it looks like Honeycomb users will soon have a version tailored just for them. While there’s still no word on an exact release date, Sling has just posted the demo video above, showing what seems to be a fairly polished app running on a Motorola Xoom. According to Sling, it’ll run the same $29.99 as its other mobile apps, and the company will gladly take your email address now if you’d like to be informed the moment it’s released (hit the source link below to sign up for that).

Sling shows off SlingPlayer app for Honeycomb tablets originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 19 Sep 2011 15:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sep 19

Make Your Own RC Car From Screwdrivers

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This article was written on July 15, 2006 by CyberNet.

 
Make Your Own RC Car From Screwdrivers

Everyone wants to have that enormous RC car that they can drive around but now it is time to make a smaller RC car out of screwdrivers. I Make Projects has put together a wonderful tutorial that will show you how you can make your very own screwdriver car!

It takes a lot of imagination and two cordless screwdrivers that will power this two-wheel vehicle! It sounds so simple:

This is a radio-controlled vehicle made from two cheap, cordless power tools with wheels attached. The electrical control part consists only of an old R/C controller, two servos, and 4 microswitches. Since I had most parts already in my part bins, it cost me about 20$ to build.

I guess if you have a lot of free time on your hands this might be something to do. Remember that when you go to show your friends the cool car you made that they will probably think you are a true geek and may not want to hang out with you anymore :D .

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Sep 19

Samsung Nexus S 4G updated to Android 2.3.7, brings Google Wallet support

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It looks like the rumors are true, folks — the long-awaited update that brings Google Wallet to the Samsung Nexus S 4G on Sprint is indeed here, just two days shy of missing the “summer” deadline completely. We’re pretty scant on details at the moment, but the announcement has shown up on an official FAQ page on Samsung’s site informing us that build GWK74 is available. If you’re a proud owner of the now fully-functional device, you should receive a notification stating that an update is available to deliver the goods via an OTA refresh. We’re not sure how long it will take for this to get pushed out to everyone, so a bit of patience may need to be exercised here as you wait. Let us know if you’re one of the lucky recipients below.

Update: Looks like the build number is Android 2.3.7, available as we speak for Sprint customers with the aforesaid phone.

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Sep 19

Shogun Bros. updates Chameleon X-1 mouse / gamepad, tosses it up for pre-order

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Perfection is an undeniably lofty goal, but that’s exactly what Shogun Bros. is striving for, with a freshly announced update to its Chameleon X-1 gaming mouse. Available in three different colors, the company’s “Perfect Version” of its gamepad / mouse boasts an enhanced rubberized coating for better grip, a new layout for remote control operation and, perhaps best of all, extended battery life. Other than that, it’s essentially the same device we saw way back in December, with a 5-stage adjustable 1600dpi optical sensor, a full slate of 16 buttons and force feedback support. Shogun Bros. won’t be releasing this perfected peripheral until October 1st, but you can pre-order one now at Amazon, for $60. Hit up the source link to make the purchase, or slice past the break for a very succinct press release.

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Sep 19

The Engadget Show is live tomorrow, with Jonathan Coulton, Maker Faire, Keepon, and more!

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Boy, have we got an action-packed show for you tomorrow! Some might say it’s a little too action-packed, but not us, man. And yep, we’re doing it live again, because that’s just how we roll. We’re shooting tomorrow at 6PM ET, and if you’re not lucky / local enough to join in on the fun in person in NYC, you can follow from home on this here site.

We’ll be joined by musician / internet sensation Jonathan Coulton, who will be discussing his viral rise to the top of the guitar-playing YouTube masses and treating us to a familiar song or two.

We’ll also be traveling to Maker Faire in NYC to take a look at robots, racing turtle shells, fire breathing iron dragons, and a lot of 3D printers. And Make:Live co-hosts Matt Richardson and Becky Stern will be joining us live in the studio to discuss some of their favorite DIY projects.

Then we’ll be paid a visit by the creators of the Keepon, to discuss the origins of their adorable little dancing ‘bot. Tim will take a trip through the mean streets of New York City on the Grace One electric bike and Brian will pop by Frog’s Manhattan location to take a look at the company’s latest industry-defining designs.

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Sep 19

Mad Men on DVD Is Your Unflappably Cool Deal of the Day

Posted in: App dealz, Deals of the day, Dealz of the day, Gadget dealz, Today's Chili, top

I want to start a cult. In this cult, we would drink until we couldn’t see straight, smoke until our lungs turned black and eat until we suffered massive coronaries. We would dress impeccably and never appear affected by the trials and tribulations of the world. And that’s just the workday! More »

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Sep 19

Netflix Doesn’t Own Qwikster Twitter Feed. This Foulmouthed Pothead Does

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by Brent Rose, Gizmodo

Netflix wasn’t the first to come up with the name Qwikster, which is what they are calling their new/old spinoff DVD company. That distinction goes to a Mr. Jason Castillo, a man with an affinity for bitches and weed.

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Or maybe this young gentleman is actually working for Qwikster, and he’s trying to do a viral thing? Hmm, well, here are a few highlights from Jason’s @qwikster Twitter feed.

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