| Barobo's Mobot goes up for pre-order, slinks toward your impressionable children (video) Apr 19th 2012, 12:30  In what may be the first notable instance of a product actually losing the "i" in favor of building out its own persona, Barobo's iMobot is not only not going by Mobot, but it's also up for pre-order. The modular robotics platform can be claimed for $269.95 (with extension plates and the like available as optional extras), and we're told by the company that these will be on the move by August at the latest. Moreover, a grant has been secured to provide "at least $500,000 over the next two years to Barobo, with potential for up to another $500,000 in matching funds if the company can make sales and attract venture capital." Folks involved with the project are hoping to see Mobot used as a tool for teaching robotics as early as third grade, and given the choice of tinkering with one of these or fiddling with a TI-83 Plus... well, you know. For those unaware of Mobot's potential, head on past the break for a freshly cut video. Continue reading Barobo's Mobot goes up for pre-order, slinks toward your impressionable children (video) Barobo's Mobot goes up for pre-order, slinks toward your impressionable children (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Barobo, UC Davis | Email this | Comments | | Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE listed as 'coming soon' on Bell Canada's site Apr 19th 2012, 12:01  Just a couple of days ago, Canadian carrier WIND quietly outed its soon-to-be Nokia Lumia 710, and now it's Bell's turn to follow suit by teasing an upcoming device of its own. Unlike WIND, however, Bell isn't flaunting a Mango-flavored handset, but instead a Gingerbread-loaded Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE. As you may have guessed by the "LTE" stuffed in its relatively long dub, this Sammy slab will be able to surf through the Mobility network's Long Term Evolution waves. Sadly, the product page isn't showing us just how much cash you'll have to unleash, or how "soon" we can expect it to hit shelves around the True North. No worries, though, since Bell does have a signup page waiting for you to kindly place your name on it. Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE listed as 'coming soon' on Bell Canada's site originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink  Mobile Syrup | Bell Mobility | Email this | Comments | | Killer Wireless-N 1202 and E2200 Ethernet controller launch, aim to squash your ping times Apr 19th 2012, 11:30  Killer Technology -- formerly known as Bigfoot Networks -- has certainly come a long way from its days as a scrappy startup, and now the outfit's taking one more step towards ping domination with the introduction of two new products. Qualcomm Atheros is actually doing the honors, as it formally reveals the Killer Wireless-N 1202 WiFi module with Bluetooth as well as the Killer E2200 gigabit Ethernet controller. Each one is aimed at DIYers and OEMs, enabling machines based on them to automatically classify and prioritizing gaming, video and audio network data -- a bit of behind-the-scenes black magic that's said to "provide a superior, uninterrupted online entertainment experience." As you'd expect, both will include the Killer Network Manager software on associated rigs, giving end users a borderline ridiculous amount of control over how bandwidth is used. We're told that the 1201 will ship next month, while the E2200 is available now; pricing remains a mystery on both, though. Killer Wireless-N 1202 and E2200 Ethernet controller launch, aim to squash your ping times originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Killer Technology | Email this | Comments | |
