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iHome's iW2 AirPlay speaker to begin shipping this April, for $200 Mar 15th 2012, 11:09 It's been a while since we've heard about iHome's iW2 AirPlay speaker, but that all changed Wednesday, when the company announced that its wireless system will begin shipping on April 1st. Standing at a little under six inches tall, this setup is about 25 percent smaller than its predecessor, the iW1. It's also a bit cheaper, at about $200, though it won't come with a built-in rechargeable battery. For more details and insight, check out the PR after the break. Continue reading iHome's iW2 AirPlay speaker to begin shipping this April, for $200 iHome's iW2 AirPlay speaker to begin shipping this April, for $200 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:09:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink CNET  |   | Email this | Comments Nokia design chief spending a third of his time on future tablet Mar 15th 2012, 10:31 Nokia design chief Marko Ahtisaari wasn't going to be drawn on details and release dates, but he has revealed that a tablet from the (predominantly) phone-focused company was definitely in the works -- and taking up a fair chunk of his time. In an interview with Finnish magazine Kauppalehti Optio, Ahtisaari said that he was looking to create a new device that would stand out from the increasingly packed tablet crowd. The full interview isn't online just yet, but the teaser adds that the head of design is also involved in a new 'revolutionary' user experience that means you wouldn't have to be constantly arched over your phone -- whatever that involves. A Nokia spokesperson told Reuters that they "continue to eye the tablet space with interest, but have made no specific announcements." However, we're sure Nokia will have plenty more to say about these nebulous ideas in the near future. Nokia design chief spending a third of his time on future tablet originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Reuters  |  Kauppalehti (translated)  | Email this | Comments iRobot Scooba 390 hands-on Mar 15th 2012, 10:01 Last week's trip to iRobot's headquarters in Bedford, Massachusetts wasn't just about tossing battlefield 'bots about. We also had the opportunity to check out some of the company's more domestic offerings. The Scooba 390 is the latest addition to the iRobot's line of floor cleaners. The mopping 'bot offers a couple of enhancements to its older sibling -- rather than considering it a full refresh, the company's referring to it as an "update to respond to customer feedback." The biggest difference here is improved battery life -- a welcome change in any device. According to iRobot, the 390 should provide users with around 30 percent more battery life than its predecessor, covering up to 450 square feet per cleaning session. Gallery: Scooba 390 hands-on Continue reading iRobot Scooba 390 hands-on iRobot Scooba 390 hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Givit video sharing service offers easy export of FlipShare clips Mar 15th 2012, 10:00 Clinging desperately to the last vestiges of your beloved Flip? Well, as the December 31st, 2013 deadline to rescue your vids approaches, you're running out of time to pick a successor to your FlipShare affections. Sharing service Givit hopes to be the platform that takes the reins to your video-sharing heart. In order to lure in new users, it's integrating (however briefly) with FlipShare to offer you one click exporting of your clips from the doomed Cisco property. Users who log into FlipShare will see a link offering them 25GB of free storage if they move their movies to Givit as well. All in all, not a bad deal. If you want to give it a test run before handing over the keys to your memories, hit up the source link. Continue reading Givit video sharing service offers easy export of FlipShare clips Givit video sharing service offers easy export of FlipShare clips originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 06:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Givit  | Email this | Comments Insert Coin: Help some dudes make a robot fighting ring Mar 15th 2012, 09:30 In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. The fine folks at Mech Warfare have a problem: their robots are a little too awesome. The housing tents made from PVC pipes and canvas just aren't cutting it. The crew needs a cool $6,000 to provide their 'bots with the modular lexan & aluminum-armored arena they deserve -- because the last thing you want to do is upset a team of weaponized fighting robots, right? Mech Warfare has promised to offer up the plans for the arena online, while using any extra money for networking equipment, so that you can enjoy the inalienable human right that is robot fighting from the comfort of your own home. Pledge $10 or more, and you'll get your name on the Sponsors page -- pledge more than $5,000, and the crew will help coach you in designing a battling 'bot of your very own. Check out some sweet robot fighting action in the video after the break. Continue reading Insert Coin: Help some dudes make a robot fighting ring Insert Coin: Help some dudes make a robot fighting ring originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink Slashgear  |  Kickstarter  | Email this | Comments

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