May 18

NEC rolls out Windows CE-based N-08B MID / phone for Japan

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The chances of this one ever making its way to these shores are about as slim as can be, but it looks like folks in Japan will soon be able to get their hands on NEC’s new N-08B, which is part phone and part MID (but mostly MID). Relying on the venerable Windows CE operating system, this one packs a 4.6-inch, 854 x 480 display (non-touchscreen, it seems), along with a full QWERTY keyboard complete with a trackpoint-like pointer, WiFi and 3G connectivity, a micro SD card slot for expansion, a 3.1 megapixel camera, and a promised 350 minutes of talk time when used as a phone. Still no indication of a price, but this one will apparently be available on NTT DoCoMo in August.

NEC rolls out Windows CE-based N-08B MID / phone for Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 15:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 18

Students in India build solar-powered helmet

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The prototype headgear comprises solar cells and a mini fan, and is capable of charging a mobile phone using the energy generated from a 40-minute ride.

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May 18

The iPad Is Such A Great Travel Computer That I’m Selling My Laptop [Ipad]

Posted in: Apple, apple ipad, ipad, Laptops, Today's Chili, top, Travel

Back from a week out of country, I confirmed a theory: the iPad makes a fantastic travel computer. So much so that I’m going to be selling my laptop. More »

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May 18

Talking to the TV: Skype on Panasonic Vieras

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panasonic_viera.jpgYou knew it was coming, and today it’s been activated: Skype calling is now available on 2010 Panasonic Viera Cast-enabled HDTVs. You can also now pick up Panasonic’s Skype-enabled communication camera (the TY-CC10W). This collaboration was announced back at CES in January, but is just becoming available today.

Owners of 2010 Viera Cast-enabled Plasmas (specifically the VT25, VT20, G25, and G20) can make video calls right through their sets. You’ll need that previously mentioned camera to do so, and it sells for a hefty $169.95. There’s no love in that price tag; even the best Logitech webcams go for $40 less than that.

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May 18

Cisco buys MOTO Development Group to beef up consumer design chops

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Cisco’s already taken some big steps into the consumer market by buying the Flip cam line and releasing the Valet routers, but the company isn’t done yet — it’s just acquired the MOTO Development Group, a San Francisco design house that’s worked on a variety of high-profile products like Zune 2.0 and the LiveScribe Pulse. MOTO’s also done some work on Android-based e-readers and MIDs that never really went anywhere, but you probably know the company best for its controversial smartphone touchscreen linearity test, which caused so much ruckus the firm actually re-did the whole thing with a robot in charge. Cisco says the MOTO crew will live in the consumer products division, alongside Linksys, Valet, and Flip, so we should see some interesting cross-pollination soon — and based on Cisco’s middling recent efforts like the Flip Slide HD, we’d even say MOTO might do well to lead a total revamp of the company’s approach to consumer design. We’ll see how it goes.

Cisco buys MOTO Development Group to beef up consumer design chops originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 14:52:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 18

Art.Studio Delivers Luxury Looks and Audio

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First glimpsed at CES, the Art.Studio music system from DW Collection is now available. The company describes the Art.Studio as a sonic and engineering tour de force. Why would that be? Because it combines form, function, performance, and exclusivity like a piece of fine art. Only the lucky few will get one, says DW Collection.

Besides hot looks, the Art.Studio has twin 49-inch high floor-standing towers created from solid, aircraft-grade aluminum billets. Inside, its three-way speaker system holds six class D digital amplifiers (three per side) and delivers 350 watts per tower. Each tower contains an 11 driver array that includes 8 3.5-inch woofers, two 3.5-inch midrange drivers, and a one-inch soft-dome tweeter.

If you’re one of the lucky few able to own at Art.Studio, better have $5,999 ready to go.

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May 18

Twitter phones to hit Japan

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Japanese carrier Softbank is bringing new Twitter phones to Japan. Will users continue to embrace the short-messaging service? pOriginally posted at a href=”http://news.cnet.com/8301-13846_3-20005273-62.html” class=”origPostedBlog”Software, Interrupted/a/p

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May 18

iPad-Controlled Blimp Schmoozes With Partygoers

Posted in: Apple, diy, Hacks, Mods and DIY, ipad, marketing, Today's Chili

As if anyone besides Apple needed to inflate the hype surrounding the iPad, a digital marketing team jiggered with the tablet to remotely control a homemade 52-inch blimp at an after-party.

To construct the blimp, the BreakfastNY team followed instructions provided by Wired magazine’s Chris Anderson in his blog DIY Drones and added a camera that shot a live feed viewable on the iPad.

For controlling the blimp, the team used Titanium to write the web code and compile it into an iPad app, as well as OpenFramework for the camera software.

“Everyone was really into it,” said Andrew Zolty, a BreakfastNY employee involved in the project. “It kind of brings out the kids in everyone. People would kiss it and do strange things.”

BreakfastNY made the blimp to promote a silent auction for KidRobot Munny characters created by the world’s leading industrial designers. Whenever the blimp’s camera hovered over a person, the iPad software transformed their faces into those of the Munny characters. The feed was displayed on a big screen for all to see. That’s some pretty in-your-face marketing.

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May 18

Xperia X10 Mini unboxed, dwarfed by its own peripherals (video)

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Sony Ericsson wasn’t kidding when they called this one the Xperia X10 Mini. We must admit, it’s a cute little guy — if you’d like to see for yourself, we have the company’s own unboxing video for you after the break. This is one of the very first consumer samples that’s become available, and there will be some differences between what you see here and whatever lands in the UK and US, for instance. While a USB cable, charger, and stereo headset will come standard depending on market and carrier, extras — including remote headset, powered stereo speakers, and additional back covers besides the standard black or white — will differ accordingly. What are you waiting for? Hop past the break to see for yourself.

[Thanks, Ernst]

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Xperia X10 Mini unboxed, dwarfed by its own peripherals (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 14:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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May 18

Panasonic launches Skype for 2010 VIERA Cast TVs

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We managed to get an early look at Panasonic’s TV-friendly implementation of Skype back at CES in January, but the company has just now finally activated the app on all of its 2010 VIERA Cast-enabled TVs (including the VT25, VT20, G25, and G20 Series). To take advantage of it, however, you’ll also have to shell out $170 for Panasonic’s TY-CC10W webcam, which supports both VGA and 720p video, and packs four unidirectional microphones, an echo canceling system, and some beam-forming technology that promises to deliver clear audio over a typical TV viewing distance of three to four meters. Head on past the break for the complete press release, as well as Panasonic’s requisite old-people-don’t-get-technology ad for the TVs.

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Panasonic launches Skype for 2010 VIERA Cast TVs originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 18 May 2010 13:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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