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Rogers offers HTC One X for pre-order in Canada, $170 on contract through April 30th Apr 4th 2012, 04:33 You never thought that Canada would let the UK steal all of that gorgeous HTC One X limelight, did you? While Rogers can't compete with the phone's April 5th arrival at T-Mobile and Orange in the land of tea and crumpets, the Canadian carrier is currently offering HTC's flagship device for pre-order. Now through April 30th, customers may pick up the dual-core Snapdragon S4, LTE version of the handset for $170 on a three-year plan. Naturally, we're just as excited as you to put this variant through its paces, but if it performs anything like the HTC One S, we're certainly in for a wild ride. Rogers offers HTC One X for pre-order in Canada, $170 on contract through April 30th originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Android Central, Mobile Syrup  |  Rogers  | Email this | Comments Ice Cream Sandwich leaks for Samsung Galaxy Note (update) Apr 4th 2012, 03:20 For its part, Samsung has been none too coy about the upcoming Android 4.0 release for the Galaxy Note. So far, we know that it's set for a Q2 debut and will pack a new set of S Pen apps, but if you've longed to jump into the frozen goodness a bit early, today you can rejoice -- a leaked build of Ice Cream Sandwich for Samsung's fabulous phablet has reared its head in the forums of RootzWiki. Curiously, the file is available only as an EXE, so you'll want to exercise a bit of due diligence with this one. That having been said, comments in the forums are quite enthusiastic. Update: Now that Ice Cream Sandwich is out in the wild, the community is already circling back to provide a rundown of what more tepid users may expect. Most notably, Samsung's Premium Suite for the Galaxy Note isn't included in this build, and while TouchWiz is said to crash upon first boot and with the addition of a Google Play account, reports suggest that these are one-time glitches. Otherwise, much of the system is said to be in excellent shape. As for the EXE that we'd mentioned, it's an Odin one-click file that's designed to make the installation rather painless. [Thanks, Tyler] Ice Cream Sandwich leaks for Samsung Galaxy Note (update) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 23:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  RootzWiki (1), (2)  | Email this | Comments Engadget HD Podcast 293 - 04.03.2012 Apr 4th 2012, 02:47 This week we've got a fresh set of video apps for the Xbox 360, including Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv. In a bit of a throwback session, we've also got some discussion concerning Windows Media Center (both in Windows 8 and the upcoming Ceton Q), Kaleidescape and even our old friend tru2way checking in from the Great White North. After that we've got some businessy news to take care of and a quick heads up for HDTV shoppers before we talk about what we've been watching (hint: Lilyhammer.) Get the podcast [iTunes] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (MP3). [RSS - AAC] Enhanced feed, subscribe to this with iTunes. [RSS - MP3] Add the Engadget HD Podcast feed to your RSS aggregator [Zune] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace [MP3] Download the show (MP3). Hosts: Ben Drawbaugh (@bjdraw), Richard Lawler (@rjcc) Producer: Trent Wolbe 00:11:25 - Xbox 360 apps now live for Comcast Xfinity TV, HBO Go and MLB.tv 00:25:00 - Ceton's Q DVR companion app for Windows Phone gets detailed tour 00:29:48 - Media Center to live in a separate version of Windows 8? 00:36:45 - Kaleidescape DVD servers granted a temporary stay 00:42:53 - Seas0npass tethered jailbreak now available for Apple TV 2s running iOS 5.1 00:44:38 - Tribune stations nationwide including WGN America go dark on DirecTV 00:47:05 - Verizon's CEO has a plan for wireless pay-TV, if the government will allow it 00:50:00 - Canada's Videotron finally delivers tru2way-based illico TV HD DVRs 00:53:15 - DirecTV's latest HD interface comes to the five tuner HR34 DVR 00:54:00 - Samsung Display spinoff officially launches as 'the world's largest display manufacturer' 00:58:15 - Flat-panel TV shipments to fall for the first time ever in 2012? 01:00:30 - PSA: Real LCD HDTV refresh rates are getting harder to find behind marketing fluff 01:06:00 - Must See HDTV (April 2nd - April 8th) Hear the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Engadget HD Podcast 293 - 04.03.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:47:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Media files: EngadgetHD_Podcast_293.mp3 (audio/mpeg, 43.1 MB)

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Is Samsung's white Galaxy Note set arrive in Canada on Telus tomorrow, Bell on April 10? Apr 4th 2012, 02:21 It's been nearly two months since Samsung's LTE Galaxy Note made its debut in the land of maple syrup Canada, and now Telus and Bell might finally begin stocking the white variant of the Gingerbread-loaded phablet. According to (supposed) internal memos leaked from both companies to Mobile Syrup, it appears as though Bell's planning to release the 5.3-inch device on April 10th, while Telus may let it loose as soon as tomorrow. Notably, the site also mentions that you'll be looking at an unchanged entry-fee of $200 with a three-year contract or $730 if you'd prefer the phone sans strings. It likely won't be long until this unicorn's Northerly arrival gets confirmed for sure, but for now, drag your cursor over to the source links below for a shot of the Bell document and further insight. Is Samsung's white Galaxy Note set arrive in Canada on Telus tomorrow, Bell on April 10? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Ubergizmo  |  Mobile Syrup(1), (2)  | Email this | Comments Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast fireside chat, live at 11PM ET! Apr 4th 2012, 01:50 It's early in the week and it's later at night, but the Nokia Lumia 900 and HTC One reviews are fresh on our minds and we want to talk about them. And we have a feeling you want to hear about them as well. Should be fun, so come join us if you're up for some late night shenanigans! April 3, 2012 11:00 PM EDT Continue reading Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast fireside chat, live at 11PM ET! Listen to the Engadget Mobile Podcast fireside chat, live at 11PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Fisker Atlantic EVer unveiled in New York, we go eyes-on Apr 4th 2012, 01:08 Fisker's Karma series-hybrid electric vehicle hasn't exactly been receiving a lot of great press lately, but the company didn't let the process of swapping out 640 battery packs dampen the launch of that car's smaller sibling, the Atlantic. This long-expected (and recently spied) auto is a shortened, slightly smaller car that is said to be priced at a "much lower price point" than its predecessor. But, like the bigger Karma (and the even larger Surf), there's an on-board motor that burns gas to generate more electricity to extend that range -- but sadly nobody's saying by how far. In this case it's a four-cylinder BMW-sourced engine providing that extra range, exhaust peeking out just behind the front-left wheel. A four-banger doesn't sound all that impressive in a car like this, but remember it's only tasked with spinning a generator. Moving the sedan (and its healthy complement of batteries) will be an undisclosed electric powertrain. Sadly no details are being given tonight for performance or cost, but we're told it'll set you back about as much as an Audi A5. Could that mean a $40,000 starting price? That'd be less than half the cost of the $102,000 Karma, and potentially quite a revolution. Needless to say we can't wait to find out. We weren't able to peek in the trunk, but we're told the new engine provides more space for your junk than the Karma's current arrangement. The car is said to match the A5 in terms of cargo space, which is certainly nothing to sneeze about. Now mind, this is just a concept and things are liable to change on the long road from here to production, but Fisker isn't known for tweaking much along the way. Suffice to say, this should be very close to the car that hits dealerships... eventually. Gallery: Fisker Atlantic eyes-on Fisker Atlantic EVer unveiled in New York, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Nokia Lumia 900 review Apr 4th 2012, 01:00 Nokia Lumia 900 official Nokia Lumia 900 to hit AT&T on April 8th with $100 price tag in tow (video) Nokia Lumia 800 review Long-awaited, heralded, longed for, lusted after, overdue, deal breaker, savior, second coming, dead-on arrival, revelation, last gasp, comeback, hail mary pass, flagship... finally! If that string of descriptors hasn't already tipped you off, Nokia's Windows Phone messiah has arrived stateside to either silence critics or give' em fodder for further nay-saying. Ensconced in a polycarbonate frame that's similar to the N9, the Lumia 900 on AT&T's LTE network is widely understood to be Espoo's first true stab at building a presence for a mobile brand that's ubiquitous everywhere but here. To understand the gamble the company's making with the Lumia 900, one need only look to another critically acclaimed, yet interminably stalled overseas import: Kylie Minogue. That foreign pop siren, a music industry veteran, has repeatedly failed to empty mainstream American wallets with her scattered hits, despite enjoying chart domination across the globe. Indeed the formula for US success is a fickle one. No matter the product category, the crossover membrane can sometimes prove too thick to permanently breach, often resulting in a "one and done" mentality marked by an inevitable retreat to more conciliatory European shores. For the time being, though, it appears that Nokia's going all in, ready to see its folie à deux with Microsoft through to the end. Indeed, with an irresistible on-contract price of $99, it would seem both parties are counting on this to be the mass market magic bullet they've sorely needed. So, can the Lumia 900, a single-core 1.4GHz handset hampered by a so-so 800 x 480 display, prove this tech alliance wasn't ill-struck after all? Can an attractive industrial design and simplified UI triumph over seemingly modest specs? Will Nokia end up retreating to its overseas kingdom? Abandon those fanboy caps all ye who tag along, as we put this Finnish smartphone under the hot lights. Gallery: Nokia Lumia 900 review Continue reading Nokia Lumia 900 review Nokia Lumia 900 review originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 21:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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Orbotix update proves that six Spheros are better than one (video) Apr 4th 2012, 00:25 It's far more than a pricey cat toy, but should you really shell out 130 bucks of a color-changing robotic sphere? Well, if you make it to the video after the break, you might just be buying six. Sphero's latest app pairing adds some pretty spiffy interactive games, that could prompt early adopters to make yet another impulse purchase. MacroLab lets you design programs for your flashy mechanical ball, enabling the device to roll every which way while also shifting speed and color. And the Android version supports multiple Spheros, letting you create a routine for an entire set to follow simultaneously. The second app, Chromo, tests memory and coordination, prompting you to move the ball every which way to match colors displayed on your iOS device. Both apps, while excellent video fodder, are likely to grow old just as quickly as the gadget's initial offering. So, if your wallet's not as big as your curiosity, the promo vids waiting just past the break should entertain you almost as much as a proper Sphero can. Continue reading Orbotix update proves that six Spheros are better than one (video) Orbotix update proves that six Spheros are better than one (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 20:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Stuff  |  Sphero  | Email this | Comments Pioneer adds two new Elite receivers to its 2012 lineup Apr 3rd 2012, 23:58 Pioneer's 2012 AV receiver lineup is growing by two with the new VSX-42, priced at $450, and the $650 VSX-60. Both feature six HDMI inputs on the back, Ethernet, video scaling, optional Blutooth ($99) with A2DP, AirPlay, DLNA, Panadora and iOS or Android apps. The VSX-60 sets itself apart with 10 more watts per channel, 7.2 instead of 7.1, optional WiFi and a superior video processor. As if that wasn't enough, the VSX-60 also has an HDMI input up front, is SiriusXM ready and adds a number of video and audio enhancement like Stream Smoother, Advanced Video Adjust and a few others worth reading about in the press release after the jump. With a trend placing the AV receiver at the center of your home theater universe, these Pioneer units have just enough useful features to make us ponder upgrading (still-functional) existing gear. Continue reading Pioneer adds two new Elite receivers to its 2012 lineup Pioneer adds two new Elite receivers to its 2012 lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments NTT forces you to pay attention during a video conference (video) Apr 3rd 2012, 23:27 Video conferencing solved the "you talkin' to me?" problem ages ago, when business execs first started using sophisticated telepresence suites to share moisturizing tips. The thing is, catching a person's eye somehow has greater instinctive impact when you actually see them turn around to face you. That's exactly the sensation that NTT engineers have tried to replicate with the MM-Space conferencing system. It's demoed after the break by a pleasant-looking (Oil of Olay?) Japanese woman -- and even though you can't hear a word she says, the rotating, nodding translucent screen definitely lends her some extra gravitas. Continue reading NTT forces you to pay attention during a video conference (video) NTT forces you to pay attention during a video conference (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Akihabara  |  Diginfo (YouTube)  | Email this | Comments Plantronics BackBeat Go headset sports tangle-free cord, 'rich' stereo sound Apr 3rd 2012, 23:01 Plantronics has made a name for itself in the wireless headset space, but there's plenty of room to grow when it comes to premium stereo offerings. BackBeat Go is the company's smallest and lightest wireless earbud set to date, tipping the scale at 13 grams, or "about the weight of three nickels." The cordless rig includes a pair of earbuds linked with a flat tangle-free cord, with inline controls to adjust volume and an integrated mic for calls. The Bluetooth-enabled Go can sync up with one device at a time, so you'll need to repeat the pairing process if switching between phones or to a tablet -- and you should be able to snag 4.5 hours of listening and talk time or 10 hours of standby with a single charge. Digital noise reduction and echo canceling play into the call experience, while the "deep, rich, stereo sound" means the earbuds are equally suited for leisure. Sound good to you? You can snag your own set for a cool $100 by clicking through to the source link below. Continue reading Plantronics BackBeat Go headset sports tangle-free cord, 'rich' stereo sound Plantronics BackBeat Go headset sports tangle-free cord, 'rich' stereo sound originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Plantronics  | Email this | Comments

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Sprint confirms that LTE phones can enjoy unlimited data on Everything plans Apr 3rd 2012, 22:31 The formal unveiling of LG's Viper this morning may not have piqued your interest, but Sprint loyalists hellbent on maintaining access to an unlimited plan may want to take a second look. Initially pointed out by TechHog, and confirmed to us today by a Sprint spokesperson, the carrier's impending LTE data network will indeed be included on its existing Everything plans. In other words, the Viper -- as well as any other LTE smartphone, Galaxy Nexus included -- will be able to surf the LTE superhighway without limits. To date, the "unlimited" nature of Sprint's data remains a huge differentiator in a world full of hamstrung options, tiers and throttles, and it'll certainly be used to get the attention of heavy users in the months ago. We also reconfirmed that Atlanta, Baltimore, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio are on track to receive LTE in "midyear 2012," with "other markets following in the third and fourth quarters." Huzzah! Sprint confirms that LTE phones can enjoy unlimited data on Everything plans originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink TechHog  |   | Email this | Comments Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx set to hit Europe and Middle East in May Apr 3rd 2012, 22:27 While Stateside folks have been enjoying the thicker, but longer lasting RAZR Maxx for a few months now, those from across the pond have been missing out. Good news is you won't have to wait it out on the sidelines much longer, as Motorola's announced the extra juice-packing Maxx is set to make its Euro and Middle Eastern debut come next month. However, Moto wasn't clear about how much you'll have to shell out to grasp onto this Droid, or which specific countries it'll make the trip toward. Whatever it may be, let's hope it's already been fed that Ice Cream Sandwich we spotted a while back... Continue reading Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx set to hit Europe and Middle East in May Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx set to hit Europe and Middle East in May originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Motorola  | Email this | Comments Sprint begins employee training for Galaxy Nexus, launch looks imminent Apr 3rd 2012, 22:00 First it appeared in a slipped ad, and then on The Engadget Show during CES. More recently, Sprint's variant of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was spotted coasting through the FCC, and now it's practically a lock to launch between three and six weeks from now. We've received word that Sprint has initiated employee training specifically for the Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0, which will enlighten staff on the benefits of the handset, ICS and Google Wallet. Those involved with the training have to wrap things up within the next fortnight, leading us to believe that it'll make its way into retail outlets in late April or early May. In related news, the coursework also makes mention of enabling LTE on a heretofore unannounced "LG Fury" -- presumably not to be confused with the similarly titled handset from ZTE. Unfortunately, details beyond the name on that guy are nowhere to be found, but we'll be digging for more in the days ahead. Update: We've since stumbled upon a full slide deck of the training guide, and while there's nothing too surprising here, we are seeing that early units will ship with LTE turned off by default, though the company will change that at an undetermined time in the future. Call us crazy, but it sounds like Sprint may start hawking these prior to its LTE network being fully active. Gallery: Sprint Galaxy Nexus leaked training guide Continue reading Sprint begins employee training for Galaxy Nexus, launch looks imminent Sprint begins employee training for Galaxy Nexus, launch looks imminent originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Facebook inks partnership with Opower, looks to socially compare home energy usage Apr 3rd 2012, 21:18 Google passed, and Microsoft reckoned it had better things to do, but Zuckerberg's Castle is seemingly willing to pick up where those two left off. In what may go down as the strangest Facebook decision since the rejection of Valentina Monetta's video as best in the whole wide world, the company is launching a new social energy app that'll tap into technology from the National Resources Defense Council and Opower. Initially, the app will reach some 20 million households, and it's designed to help eco-curious Earthlings compile and benchmark usage data to see how their home stacks up against others. Within territories with utility participation, people can connect their utility account directly to the app to track progress and share energy saving accomplishments with friends. Unfortunately, the whole process looks rather manual for now, and privacy overlords will no doubt question the motives for requesting even more information from Facebook users; that said, it's totally possible to engage in the Opower tracking sans a Facebook account. To get going, give those source links a look. Facebook inks partnership with Opower, looks to socially compare home energy usage originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Facebook, Opower  | Email this | Comments US Army grants HP $249 million contract to deploy private cloud services Apr 3rd 2012, 21:14 HP is in the Army now. Today, the Palo Alto company announced that it has received a $249 million contract to provide the Department of Defense and other federal agencies with enterprise level cloud computing services. The new initiative will allow the military to consolidate its existing data centers, and the services will be deployed to a number of commercial and government-owned buildings. HP will also provide the military with Performance-Optimized Data Centers (PODs) for quick deployment into tactical situations. Under the terms of the Army Private Cloud contract, HP will work with ten small businesses and Alabama A&M University to help actualize the private cloud and its requirements. We can only assume that Meg Whitman is glad to start out the month with a bit of walking-around money. You'll find the full PR after the break. Continue reading US Army grants HP $249 million contract to deploy private cloud services US Army grants HP $249 million contract to deploy private cloud services originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Western Digital intros My Passport Studio 2TB portable HDD, twin FireWire 800 ports included Apr 3rd 2012, 20:51 Just days after WD revealed new 2TB My Passport drives for the USB 3.0-respecting world, along comes an option for those running OS X. Aside from the conventional USB 2.0 socket on the My Passport Studio, the Mac-friendly unit also packs a pair of FireWire 800 sockets. Not surprisingly, it ships with hardware-based encryption and password protection software, and while it'll probably come formatted for an Apple, there's nothing at all stopping other platforms from taking advantage. It'll ship in any capacity you want so long as you're happy with 2TB, and it'll be available at fine retailers around the globe this month for $299.99. Continue reading Western Digital intros My Passport Studio 2TB portable HDD, twin FireWire 800 ports included Western Digital intros My Passport Studio 2TB portable HDD, twin FireWire 800 ports included originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Western Digital  | Email this | Comments AT&T lighting up three LTE markets on April 8th, Indiana and Texas feel the glow Apr 3rd 2012, 20:24 Muncie. Bloomington. Bryan-College Station. If you're in one of these three markets, get ready to party hard, because AT&T LTE is officially lighting up in your neck of the woods on April 8th. If you recall, there are nine previously announced markets still on deck waiting for their turn to bathe in the faster network, but AT&T is holding strong to its promise of an arrival "by early summer." For all of you getting it on Sunday, just make sure you party responsibly Saturday night, kay? Continue reading AT&T lighting up three LTE markets on April 8th, Indiana and Texas feel the glow AT&T lighting up three LTE markets on April 8th, Indiana and Texas feel the glow originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink SlashGear  |  AT&T  | Email this | Comments

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