Toshiba’s QWERTY-equipped K01 slides through the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:32:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Toshiba's QWERTY-equipped K01 slides through the FCC
Xperia X10 multitouch issue hardware-related?
Sony Ericsson’s flagship Android smartphone, the Xperia X10, has been plagued by laggy performance since we first laid eyes on it, but that won’t always be the case; the company has confirmed repeatedly that upgrades (including a newer Android OS version) will come. However, it now seems that multitouch is not in the cards. “There’s no multitouch in X10 - and I also can confirm that it’s not only related to [software] but also to [hardware],” said product manager Rikard Skogberg at the official company blog. If true, that means the X10 won’t get multitouch even when rooted, much less a Nexus One or Milestone-like level of native, official multitouch support. But remember, Sony Ericsson has fancy UI quirks of its own — though you may never pinch-to-zoom on an X10, at least you can enjoy reticulating Splines.
[Thanks, Björn R.]
Xperia X10 multitouch issue hardware-related? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 23:59:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Engadget Podcast 189 - 03.27.2010
Josh and Paul use the Engadget Podcast as a platform for coping with Nilay’s deportation earlier this week. Grab a box of tissues and click the PLAY button.
Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Music: Sultans of Swing
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02:45 - HTC EVO 4G is Sprint’s Android-powered knight in superphone armor, we go hands-on
21:00 - MetroPCS bringing LTE to Las Vegas this year, Samsung doing infrastructure and first LTE handset: the SCH-r900
21:15 - Verizon talks commercial LTE deployment details: data devices first, smartphones in ‘1H 2011′
21:38 - AT&T says Verizon’s first LTE phone is ‘going to be a fat brick’
25:55 - Samsung announces Galaxy S Android smartphone
27:00 - Samsung Galaxy S hands-on with video
28:05 - Samsung’s Galaxy S has four times the polygon power of Snapdragon
30:52 - Dell Aero is ‘the lightest’ Android phone yet, poses for pictures
31:38 - Nintendo announces 3DS — the glasses-free 3D successor to the DS
36:10 - Microsoft Courier existence confirmed on the company’s JobsBlog?
42:38 - LG X300’s slack-jawed hands-on
43:02 - TiVo Premiere review
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SweetSpotter – The Stereo Optimizer App
The problem with all speakers is that the full stereo effect is limited to a certain “sweet spot” around it. If your ears are in that sweet spot, you enjoy the “full stereo”. The moment you swing your head out of the sweet spot, the 3D-sound (or full stereo) effect vanishes.
SweetSpotter is an app that uses a webcam (and face-detection) to track your the position of your head and adjusts the volume and delay of each channel accordingly, to give you a perfect experience of the stereo output of your speakers.
The SweetSpotter app aims to optimize the sweet spot according to the position of your head, thus giving you perfect stereo experience. The app is available for download on its official page and is for WinXp, Vista and Win7 systems only.
If affordable I would prefer to buy a pair of headphones, with inbuilt 7.1 channel surround sound!
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HTC HD2 gets early Windows Phone 7 OS port, could be released before official devices (updated: video!)
Don’t look surprised. With the Windows Phone 7 Series dev tools now out in the open the pent up demand for that elusive HD2 upgrade was bound to be a priority for some well-meaning developers, somewhere… namely, Russia. Now we’ve got what looks to be the first screenies of the WP7S OS running on an HD2. Better yet, htcpedia claims that almost everything is working including WiFi, GPS, and Bluetooth. However, the graphics driver is still showing problems and there is noticeable device lag. Nevertheless, the team is planning a beta release soon. Imagine it, an HD2 WP7S ROM available before Microsoft and its partners can even launch an official device, with its 5 buttons or not — now that would be something. One more grab after the break, the rest at the source below.
Update: Video evidence after the break. For what it’s worth, the folks at XDA also think it’s legit.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
HTC HD2 gets early Windows Phone 7 OS port, could be released before official devices (updated: video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 14:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
International Space Station gets 'Man Cave,' Robonaut 2
In the narrow confines of the International Space Station, every cubic inch counts, but that won’t necessarily keep NASA from building a rec room. When the Leonardo Pressurized Multipurpose Module (PMM) launches in September 2010, NASA is considering turning it into a internet-connected “man cave” isolated and quiet enough for astronauts to tweet in privacy. The connection’s nothing special — science officer T.J. Creamer compared it to that of a 14.4K modem capable of only tweets, text articles and basic browsing — but Universe Today reports that they will also have a robotic servant, the Robonaut 2, to play with. Imagine a cramped world without fresh water or YouTube, but where you can program a state-of-the-art robot to perform monotonous tasks… We think that’s a fair tradeoff, don’t you?
[Thanks, Robert P.]
International Space Station gets ‘Man Cave,’ Robonaut 2 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 28 Mar 2010 09:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
Get TechNaughty this Fool’s day
The Fool’s day is here. We all know that the old pranks ain’t that effective any more. Now that we use technology almost all the time, how about we get technaughty this fools day. Here is a collection of gadgets for your Fool’s day pranks.
Phantom Keystroker
Phantom Keystroker is a USB device that causes the computer’s keyboard and mouse generate random keystrokes and haphazard mouse movements. The side buttons allow to customize the level of prank and the time duration between two events. Ideal for pranks at office. Available for $12.99.
TV Poltergeist
This one is ideal for home pranks. Just hide the TV Poltergeist somewhere in the living room with its LED pointed towards the TV. It changes channels, alters volume and power off/on the TV until the device is switched off or its battery dries down. Available for $12.99.
Puzzle Toilet Paper
Solve the puzzle and only then you get the toilet paper. I bet you, this prank’s victim would have to solve it before they make you run for your life. Available for $16.98.
Scratch Sticker
Want to make a fool of a bike/car lover? Scratch sticker is the ideal prank. Available for $3.99.
RC flying cockroach
There are a number of remote controlled bugs available on the internet. But, flying cockroach is my favorite because it can fly. Remote controlled real looking cockroach would be perfect to scare girls. And if you just manage to keep the roach a hands distance away from your victims, this prank can go on for hours. Available for $59.
Toilet Monster
This monster would hide inside the toilet seat and wait for the victim. This battery operated monster would scare your victim with frightful screams and gestures. Available for $17.42.
Funny Golf Balls
A set of three golf balls that act funny. The first one blows up in a cloud of powder, second ejects a 15 feet ribbon in the air and the third never goes straight. Mix them with other golf balls and enjoy the fun. Available for $38.
BSOD screensaver
Just download it and install on your friends PC. Annoy your friends and scare your enemies. Download Link.
Annoy-a-tron
This device would create an annoying beep from 2Khz to 12Khz for 2 to 8 minutes. The random beeps and tiny size of the device would make it impossible to find. Can work for almost a month on a single battery. Available for $9.
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