| Sony Reader PRS-T2 review: same old e-reader, new and (mostly) improved design Aug 28th 2012, 19:00  Here in the states, at least, the e-reader market is ruled by two bookstore giants: Amazon and Barnes & Noble. And while it's not likely to come barreling into the top two any time soon, Sony has made a fairly strong case for number three, particularly with last year's Reader WiFi. That model defied Sony's reputation for overpriced gear, while offering various features unavailable in the Nooks and Kindles of the market (think: pinch-to-zoom and handwriting capabilities). The new Reader PRS-T2 maintains many of the features that made the Reader WiFi a solid choice, though it adds Evernote integration, smoother page turns and a generally more streamlined design. So is the refreshed Reader worth recommending over competitors like the Nook Simple Touch with GlowLight and Amazon Kindle Touch? Find out after the break. Continue reading Sony Reader PRS-T2 review: same old e-reader, new and (mostly) improved design Sony Reader PRS-T2 review: same old e-reader, new and (mostly) improved design originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Engadget HD Podcast 313 - 08.28.2012 Aug 28th 2012, 18:40  We have survived. The long hot summer is drawing to an end and as the days again grow shorter that can only mean one thing: football is back. While everyone stocks up on supplies for the longest football Saturday ever we've got a new podcast for you to check out, as we cover the latest TV apps for the Xbox 360, Google TV and even a relaunch of the TV Guide app on iOS. It's also time to look towards the future as IFA 2012 gets rolling LG is already shipping its first 4K HDTV while the ITU has locked down a standard for 8K broadcasts. While we wait for those to become reality we'll be watching the games (and Doctor Who, and the midseason finale of Breaking Bad) in standard HD, while choosing winner in our NFL Pick 'Em league. Click here to join, the ID number is 1955 and the password is EHD12. Get the podcast
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26:30 - US presidential campaign trail winds its way to Xbox Live on August 27th with Election 2012 Hub
28:40 - Sky's Now TV service hits Xbox, beckons you forth with 30 day free trial
32:00 - Google Play Music app updated for Google TV, Play video content now streaming to Chromebooks
33:50 - Netflix inks deal with Weinstein Co.-owned Radius-TWC, films coming to watch instantly next year
35:42 - TV Guide Mobile relaunches for iOS with a new look, links to streaming video and social networks
42:15 - Hulu launches redesigned site with bigger artwork, 'tray-style format' of suggested shows
43:37 - Star Wars Episode II and III 3D re-releases officially dated for theaters in September and October 2013
45:00 - 4K, 84-inch 'ultra' HDTV from LG is ready to start shipping now in Korea, worldwide next month
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LISTEN (AAC) Filed under: Podcasts, HD Engadget HD Podcast 313 - 08.28.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | AMD FX-4130 delivers 3.8GHz quad-core on a budget, A-Series chips get even cheaper Aug 28th 2012, 18:21  If you're building a starter desktop to get ready for school, you'll be glad to know that AMD is squeaking just a little more value for the dollar out of its processors. The new quad-core FX-4130 takes a 200MHz hop forward from its predecessor to a 3.8GHz base speed, and ramps up to 3.9GHz if it's feeling frisky. While it's thirstier than the earlier FX-4100 at 125W of maximum power draw, the unlocked chip's $112 retail cost is a potential sweet spot for those tailoring a system to a strict price. Anyone willing to trade overclocking support for yet more of a savings will be glad to know that AMD has been slashing the prices of its Fusion-based A-Series chips at the same time: the across-the-board cuts bring even the 2.9GHz A8-3850 down to $91. No breaks exist here for the performance crowd, alas, but AMD's new proposition might be just the excuse needed to build that budget Windows 8 PC. Filed under: Desktops AMD FX-4130 delivers 3.8GHz quad-core on a budget, A-Series chips get even cheaper originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  AMD (FX), (A-Series) | Email this | Comments | | Microsoft SkyDrive for Android app is now available, joins its mobile counterparts for cloud access Aug 28th 2012, 17:59  Microsoft's promise to bring a SkyDrive app to Android devices a few days ago has been kept. The folks in Redmond have announced that the aforementioned mobile software is now available for those who fancy Google's operating system. As you might expect, the list of features follows suit with the existing iOS and Windows Phone applications -- including multiple photo or video uploads, file sharing, opening stored files and file management with the ability to sort folders. While the app was built to work best with Android 4.0, it'll play nice with any handset that runs Gingerbread and above. If you're ready to install, a few clicks will do just that via the Google Play link below. Filed under: Internet, Software, Mobile Microsoft SkyDrive for Android app is now available, joins its mobile counterparts for cloud access originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:59:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | The Windows Blog, Google Play | Email this | Comments | | Mild-mannered Samsung Galaxy S II update brings Isis mobile payment support Aug 28th 2012, 17:37
 Mobile payments, those made from a phone and typically via NFC, haven't exactly had a huge impact on the average American consumer just yet, but look past that and you'll see a battle is brewing. Google had been making the most noise, with its Google Wallet, but today the competing service Isis just launched its first proper salvo. The T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II is currently receiving an OTA update (T989UVLH1) that, among a few other tweaks, enables support for Isis NFC payments, making it the first such device on the market. Many more are inbound from AT&T and Verizon as well, setting the stage for an epic virtual currency battle that only the peaceniks at the Mobile Payments Committee stand a chance of mitigating. Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile Mild-mannered Samsung Galaxy S II update brings Isis mobile payment support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Android Police | Email this | Comments | |
