| Nokia Lumia 900 up for pre-order at Microsoft Store, $25 down puts you in line Feb 2nd 2012, 23:02 By now, you're well aware of the Lumia 900, the LTE-wielding Windows Phone that's set to do battle with the Titan II on AT&T. While we're still looking to a March arrival, if you happen to live close to a Microsoft retail store, you can pre-order one of these fine handsets for yourself today. We reached out to the folks in Redmond to confirm the news, who tell us that a Lumia 900 -- which has yet to be blessed with an official price -- can be secured for just $25. Of course, if you're nowhere within reach of a Microsoft outlet, well, it appears you've got a long drive ahead of you. Anyone road tripping it for this one? Nokia Lumia 900 up for pre-order at Microsoft Store, $25 down puts you in line originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink  The Verge | | Email this | Comments | | SpaceX test-fires its 'super' rocket engines (video) Feb 2nd 2012, 22:13  Spaceflight start-up, SpaceX, has been demonstrating the potency of its SuperDraco rockets, testing at its own facility over in Texas. The rockets will help land its Dragon spacecraft -- as demonstrated in a swish animation last year. They will also power emergency escape functions, something that will, according to founder Elon Musk, make the Dragon "the safest spacecraft in history." It has already made a successful orbital flight and will tote eight engines apparently offering up to 120,000 pounds of thrust to the spaceship. Unfortunately, SpaceX's plan for a February launch was postponed in favor of continued development time, but we're not going complain if the company still fulfills its promise of ferrying people to the ISS. Coundown from ten for ignition right after the break. Continue reading SpaceX test-fires its 'super' rocket engines (video) SpaceX test-fires its 'super' rocket engines (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:13:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Wired | | Email this | Comments | | AU Optronics, Idemitsu Kosan announce 'strategic alliance' on OLED development Feb 2nd 2012, 21:29 The OLED-infused future is fast approaching in Taiwan, where AU Optronics today announced a "strategic alliance" with Japanese firm Idemitsu Kosan. According to AUO, the partnership will see both companies collaborate on new OLED displays and patents, with Idemitsu filling the role of supplier. Taiwan-based AUO delivered the following statement: "This will accelerate business growth in AUO's small-sized OLED displays for smartphones and tablets, which have emerged as a new growth area in the display industry, and that of large-sized OLED displays for TVs." There's no indication as to when we might see the first fruits of this alliance, but as AUO VP Paul Peng recently reminded us, it may be a while. Continue reading AU Optronics, Idemitsu Kosan announce 'strategic alliance' on OLED development AU Optronics, Idemitsu Kosan announce 'strategic alliance' on OLED development originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Reuters | Email this | Comments | |
