We heard back in January that Sony was looking to reface itself somewhat by introducing a minty fresh retail look that takes a note or two from the Apple and Microsoft shops already in existence, and for those lucky enough to find themselves in Nagoya this weekend, you can check it out in person. March 13th marked the opening of the all new Sony Store Nagoya, and with an ample of amount of glass, white demo stands and black overhead signs, it’s certainly one of the more seductive retail shops that we’ve seen. We’d bother knocking Sony for following instead of leading, but considering just how far the brand has fallen over the past couple of years, we’re just stoked to see it putting forth an effort to turn things around. Sony opens idyllic new retail store in Nagoya, Japan originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:42:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
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Engadget Podcast 187 – 03.13.2010
March 13th, 2010 by staffHow many SDK’s does it take to screw in a light bulb? You won’t find the answer in this week’s leaky edition of the Engadget Podcast Show, but you will get an exclusive chance to peer into the future of Paul Miller’s voiceover career. Hosts: Josh Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: MPC2059 – The Beyonce Error Hear the podcast 00:01:40 – iPad pre-order is go — will you buy one? 00:08:37 – iPad mute switch magicked into a ’screen rotation lock’ overnight, a flurry of other tidbits emerge 00:14:18 – Leaked Dell Streak flyer shows multitude of color options, confirmed specifications 00:14:35 – Microsoft’s Courier ‘digital journal’: exclusive pictures and details (update: video!) 00:16:35 – Leak: Microsoft Pink phones coming to Verizon, on shelves April 20th? 00:24:42 – JooJoo revamps interface ahead of launch, adds local video playback — and changes color 00:32:02 – JooJoo hits the FCC, reveals NVIDIA Ion, 3G card 00:35:17 – HP Slate makes an appearance to show off Flash, stays for a rock concert 00:50:24 – Palm’s webOS PDK beta adds Pixi native development, PDK’d apps will hit the Catalog mid year 00:51:07 – Android NDK hits Release 3, brings OpenGL ES 2.0 access to devs 00:51:30 – Microsoft shows off XNA games running on Windows Phone, full 3D is a go 01:04:38 – PlayStation Move: everything you ever wanted to know 01:11:45 – Joystiq and Sony VP Scott Rohde talk PlayStation Move 01:17:20 – Caption Contest: 3D is a mind blow, everyone can agree on that Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator. [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) LISTEN (OGG) Contact the podcast 1-888-ENGADGET or podcast (at) engadget (dot) com. Twitter: @joshuatopolsky @futurepaul @reckless @ohnorosco @engadget Filed under: Podcasts Engadget Podcast 187 – 03.13.2010 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Make your Magic Mouse oh-so-ergonomic with this pasty silicone grip
March 13th, 2010 by staffWhile it’s hard to say if Apple’s Magic Mouse really needs “fixing” — it depends somewhat on your grip — it’s not a huge stretch to say that the slender multitouch device doesn’t quite fit in the palm of one’s hand. Sensing a market opportunity, Will of MMFixed.com recently decided to come to our collective rescue. For $10, he offers a simple silicone block that matches the mouse’s contoured surface nicely, with an integrated suction cup that keeps it securely fastened. While it’s not quite a one-size-fits-all solution, it’s certainly a lot cheaper than buying one of the new whacky , adjustable mice we’ve seen recently; and if the idea of ergonomics via marshmallow doesn’t appeal to you, you can always try the white bread variety. Video after the break. Continue reading Make your Magic Mouse oh-so-ergonomic with this pasty silicone grip Make your Magic Mouse oh-so-ergonomic with this pasty silicone grip originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Apple iPad — model A1337 — phreaks the FCC
March 12th, 2010 by staffA pair of iPads was just revealed in the FCC’s system in perfect synchrony with that little pre-order sitch with which you may or may not already be familiar. Apple, of course, has a track record of timing its FCC filings perfectly so that virtually nothing is revealed before Cupertino wants it to be, and frankly, you’re not going to get much here that you didn’t already know — the photographs (both external and internal) and the user manual are all still under confidentiality. Both units were tested for WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n and Bluetooth, while one — model number A1337 — adds in GSM 850 / 1900 and UMTS 850 / 1900, so it appears that Apple has bundled all of its 3G and non-3G models into just two filings regardless of storage capacity. We caught A1337 flipping through an old issue of 2600, so for all we know, it socially engineered its way to FCC approval — whatever it takes to make that late-April launch window, right? Apple iPad — model A1337 — phreaks the FCC originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:17:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Apple Store down globally: iPad pre-orders only or something more?
March 12th, 2010 by staffOk, you know the routine: the Apple store goes down prompting blog posts to deflect the onslaught of tips. Commenters then ponder why Apple has to go offline to add updates before a flamewar breaks out with somebody accusing somebody else of being a Nazi. Ah the internet, somebody should give it a prize . In between all the nonsense, feel free to wonder whether or not we’ll be seeing an overdue Mac Pro update to Gulftown in addition to the long awaited MacBook Pro update that should bring automatic NVIDIA Optimus graphics switching to Apple’s top-o-the-line laptops. We already know that iPad pre-orders are a lock. Check back at around 830 New York time to find out. [Thanks to everyone who sent this in] Apple Store down globally: iPad pre-orders only or something more? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
iPad orders start at 8:30AM tomorrow morning
March 12th, 2010 by staffWe knew iPad pre-orders were starting tomorrow , but know we know exactly when all you lovable crazies have to stumble out of bed and transmit your credit card numbers to Steve’s brain: 8:30AM ET, or 5:30AM on the West Coast. We generally recommend a bed shaker alarm clock , but hey, let’s not pretend we haven’t all turned a few long nights into tomorrow with our old friends Jackie D and Mistakes. See you on the other side, chochachos. iPad orders start at 8:30AM tomorrow morning originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Mar 2010 20:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
Is Amazon hiring devs to build a robust web browser for Kindle?
March 9th, 2010 by staffAre you a software dev with a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, familiarity with current Web standards, and experience with browser engines, Linux on embedded devices, and Java? If so, do we have the job for you. Lab126, the group at Amazon responsible for the Kindle , wants you to help “conceive, design, and bring to market” a new embedded browser on a Linux device. Might this be a sign that the company is ready to start taking web browsing on the e-reader seriously? We don’t know, but it sure sparked some interesting discussion over at All Things Digital . As Peter Kafka points out, a decent browser for the thing is pretty much a no-brainer in light of the Apple iPad . On the other hand, the idea of a robust browser on the Kindle has its own complications. What about subscription content like the New York Times — why would anyone pay for something that’s available for free on the web, if you’re using the same device to view both? And what about all that new data traffic? Surely AT&T will have something to say about that. Of course, we’ve been hearing enough scuttlebutt about a mysterious next-gen device being developed at Amazon that perhaps this has nothing to do with the Kindle whatsoever. Who knows? These are all questions that will have to be answered sooner or later, but in the meantime we can say with some certainty that E ink is definitely not the best way to troll 4chan. Is Amazon hiring devs to build a robust web browser for Kindle? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:21:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink
#10: Mains Charger for Apple Ipod / Ipod Touch / Iphone / Iphone 3G
March 9th, 2010 by staff
Mains Charger for Apple Ipod / Ipod Touch / Iphone / Iphone 3G by Apple Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 5 Mar 2010 Buy new: £5.99 (Ranking is updated hourly. Visit the Hot Future Releases in Electronics & Photo list for authoritative information on this product’s current rank.)
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#10: Mains Charger for Apple Ipod / Ipod Touch / Iphone / Iphone 3G
