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If Android 4.0 Will Not Improve Devices Motorola Will Not Upgrade Them
05 hours ago
With Motorola and Google being so close to each other lately one would except Motorola smartphones to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates quickly, and to all capable devices. While the phone maker has a pretty neat list in place (check source) for you to follow every movement regarding a platform refresh for a specific phone, they made a statement addressing those who can’t find their phone names and Android 4.0 mentioned on the same page. The wording is simple and needs no explanation: “obviously we want the new release to improve our devices. If we determine that ...
Samsung’s S Voice From the Galaxy S III Leaked and Available For All
05 hours ago
We’re not quite sure where Samsung is placing the S Voice feature on the Galaxy S III’s prioritized capability list but our guess is that it’s right there at the top. For those of you who don’t know, S Voice is Samsung’s answer to Apple’s Siri, a voice-enabled personal assistant that can do a lot of stuff on the Samsung Galaxy S III, and now not only. We say not only because the app has been leaked and it is available for all Android users to try out. With a little luck you will even manage to get it working on your Android device which, if not a Galaxy, ...
Nokia Reading Available In the Windows Phone Marketplace
05 hours ago
Sorry folks, it’s not available in the U.S.! With that one now out of the way we will remind you that Nokia Reading is the Finnish manufacturer’s digital reading app and library for Windows Phone with e-book reading feature as well as RSS reader functionality which even allows you to pin publications to the home screen. Russia, U.K., Germany, Italy, France and Spain were rumored to be among the first regions to get the application and it is now available in ...
Windows Phone Outselling the iPhone in China After Merely Two Months
05 hours ago
Microsoft and its OEM partners (especially Nokia, but not only) knew that China is a market to aim for, not just because of the fact that it is now the world’s largest mobile market, but because of the specifics of the country. Windows Phone was launched in China on March 21 this year and it is already, according to reports, outselling Apple and its iPhone. Of course we need to be fair and consider that this might have less to do with the platform itself and more (everything) ...
Alternative Wii U controller design makes brief appearance on Twitter, goes into hiding
06 hours ago
by Sean Buckley
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Excited for Nintendo's new tablet-esque controller? So are the kids in TT Games' QA department. An over-excited tester tweeted out an image of a slightly different Wii U slab than the one we laid hands on at E3 2011, teasing "look we what we have at work!" Answering the call does indeed reveal something worth looking at -- a somewhat wider looking Wii U slate featuring two full-sized analog sticks (as opposed to 3DS-like circle pads), a pair of unmarked button-like squares, and a new starboard home for the controller's plus and minus buttons.
The tweet was summarily pulled, of course, but not before our friends at Joystiq nabbed a screenshot. Naturally, the rumor mill started right up, churning out speculation of developer specific slabs, early prototypes and late redesigns. The truth? We'll probably need to wait until E3 to find out, but we reached out to Nintendo for a comment all the same. We'll let you know if we hear anything more than the usual "Nintendo doesn't comment on rumors and speculation" line.
Alternative Wii U controller design makes brief appearance on Twitter, goes into hiding originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 May 2012 02:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Twitter | Email this | Comments Samsung Galaxy S III Already Rooted, Stock ROM Leaked
06 hours ago
Its not unusual for root to be achieved for a device before it’s actual in-store or carrier availability but this time we’re talking about the most anticipated Android smartphone of the year so far, the Samsung Galaxy S III. Lucky owners will get the phone on May 29 with the rest following one day after (for the International version) and if they’re power users they will be able to root the device the moment they receive it. When you get your Galaxy S III (we know you can’t wait) head over to the source link to learn more about root. While you’re waiting ...
Neuroscientists develop game for stroke rehabilitation, give the Wii a run for its money
07 hours ago
Think the Wii has the market cornered on gaming rehab? Think again -- neuroscientists at New Castle University are developing a series of motion controlled video games to make stroke rehab more fun and accessible. The team's first title, dubbed Circus Challenge, lets patients digitally throw pies, tame lions and juggle to help them build strength and regain motor skills. As players progress, the game ratchets up its difficulty, presumably to match pace with their recovery.
Although Limbs Alive, the game's publisher, has only described their motion controller as "next-generation," it affirms that the game will be playable on PCs, laptops and tablets later this year. In an effort to lower costs and provide at-home therapy, the team hopes to leverage a £1.5 million award from the UK's Health Innovation Challenge Fund to build a system that will allow therapists to monitor patient progress remotely. The whole enchilada still needs some time to bake, but you can hit the break for a video and the full press release.
Neuroscientists develop game for stroke rehabilitation, give the Wii a run for its money originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 20 May 2012 00:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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09 hours ago
by Daniel Cooper
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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 from is from Warren, who wants to find an electrical moped within his budget. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"What's the cheapest two-wheeled electric vehicle that goes over 45mph available in the US? I looked at the Gas-powered $2,500 Sym Symba, but as far as I can tell, I'd have to spend four times that much for an electric equivalent. Am I missing something? Thank you!"
Unfortunately, you are. The biggest barrier to joining the EV parade is the price of batteries, which are often more expensive than the vehicles they're situated inside. For example, even a motorized bicycle like the Grace One is $6,000 -- but that's as far as our knowledge goes on the subject. Perhaps there is a solution out there, all it needs is for one of our friendly commenters to tell all in the river of text below.
Ask Engadget: Electric commuting on the cheap? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 19 May 2012 22:44:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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What You Need to Know About Google’s New Knowledge Graph
010 hours ago
Google’s latest effort to enhance its search results came via its newly launched Knowledge Graph feature.
Previously, conducting a Google search with a particular set of keywords or character cluster merely yielded websites that contained those search terms. Sounds simple enough — but maybe it was too simple, as it didn’t take context or other factors into account. To address this, Google created the Knowledge Graph to make search more intelligent. When looking for info on people, places or groups, the feature now offers up pictures, maps, a short history or bios, and/or other related facts alongside its search results.
The order of the rest of the results has been tweaked as well. It generally goes like this: Breaking news, the official site, Wikipedia links, tribute/fan sites, Google images, YouTube videos, and then other relevant search terms.
Again, it only works with proper nouns as search terms. Longer or vaguer queries will still churn out classic results.
Have you taken Google’s Knowledge Graph for a whirl yet? What do you think of the change?
[via Google Blog]
