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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from Allen, who needs to cut the cord in the worst possible way. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

“I’m moving to a small studio and for some reason the cable connection is in an awkward place and I need a way to transmit HD quality video and audio no more than 20 feet away. What is the best wireless HDMI transmitter / receiver for this situation? Thanks!”

Without a doubt, wireless HDMI solutions have evolved in a major way over the past few years. What was once a technology reserved for those with bundles of cash is now making its way downstream, but there’s still plenty of lag issues to deal with. So, here’s the question — have you stumbled upon one that’s actually worth its salt? Let us know in comments below!

Ask Engadget: what’s the best wireless HDMI transmitter / receiver? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Jun 2011 22:48:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We’re not sure how many of you happen to own both a Galaxy S II and a Samsung Smart TV but, if you do, you’ll probably want to download Smart View from the Android market. Like now — don’t worry, we’ll wait. This handy app lets you stream content from your set to your smartphone over WiFi, and can even be used as a controller for games from the Samsung app store. Unfortunately, you’re limited to either mirroring the content shown on the TV or watching an optional second stream from a Sammy-branded Blu-ray player but, hey, at least you won’t have to miss a single second of Game of Thrones just because that box of Cheez-Its keeps whispering your name. Like any good TV-connected app, Smart View can also act as a remote with a program guide and the ability to change channels, and even more functionality is promised for the future. Eventually, it will make its way to Galaxy Player, Galaxy S, and Galaxy Tab owners but, while you wait, check out the gallery and PR below.

Continue reading Samsung Smart View shrinks Smart TV down for your Galaxy S II

Samsung Smart View shrinks Smart TV down for your Galaxy S II originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Jun 2011 18:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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No matter how large your record collection is, there’ll always be days when you’re sick and tired of everything you own. There are some pretty easy fixes to this, of course — streaming music services, internet radio, and even the old fashioned terrestrial variety, but none attack the problem quite as directly as Bronze. The app was co-created by Golden Silvers’ front man, Gwilym Gold, in part as a clever way to promote his new track, “Flesh Freeze,” a hushed, Robert Wyatt-esque number, which just so happens to be the only song that it’s compatible with at present. Bronze combats musical stagnation by altering the music itself, assuring that no two listens of a song are ever quite the same, running an algorithm that jumbles the sequence and presence of elements including the instruments and vocals. The changes are generally fairly subtle from play to play, taking a few listens to really pick up on what’s unfolding. At present, it’s available as a download for the Mac, with Windows and mobile versions to follow. It’s free for now, but that, like the song, should change soon enough.

Bronze makes your music collection sound downright lazy originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 May 2011 04:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Climbing robot can scale walls on a supersonic stream of air, won’t leave fingerprints behind

Climbing robot can scale walls on a supersonic stream of air, won’t leave fingerprints behind originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 12:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We were bowled over from the start by Intel’s Wireless Display technology, which lets you stream HD content from select laptops to an HDTV (with the help of a small adapter, of course). But while WiDi’s been good for watching The Colbert Report on Hulu and streaming flicks stored on your hard drive, it hasn’t played so nice with DVDs and Blu-rays. At last, though, Intel is supporting HDCP-protected discs (along with some online content) through a free driver update. One catch: it only applies to Sandy Bridge laptops, which just started shipping this spring. If your notebook’s a few months too old, well, using an HDMI cable isn’t the worst consolation prize.

Intel refreshes Wireless Display with support for DRM-protected DVDs, Blu-rays originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 05 May 2011 10:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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