| Engadget HD Podcast 302 - 06.05.2012 Jun 6th 2012, 01:02  E3 is under way this week, and early presentations from Microsoft and Nintendo has already given us plenty to talk about. Between the Xbox 360s enhanced set-top box suite of apps and SmartGlass second screen demos and the Wii U GamePad's IR control they're more a part of the home theater than ever. Also in the news is Apple TV, while we take a look at what's ahead from Ultra High Definition TV in 4K or 8K and even 3DTV. We'll even touch on our good friend / punching bag TiVo, while Lovefilm is finally in the streaming fight with HD video support. Closing things out this week are a few tweaks for the Netflix iOS app and an early peek at The Avengers on Blu-ray, followed by what we're watching on TV this summer.
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Producer: Trent Wolbe 00:06:58 - Xbox 360 video gets 35 new content providers, 24/7 live ESPN video
00:14:50 - Internet Explorer coming to Xbox 360 this year, Kinect / voice integration and all
00:15:58 - Microsoft's SmartGlass gets official: app brings AirPlay-esque streams to Android, iOS and Windows Phone
00:22:23 - Microsoft enhances Xbox Live Bing Search with genre navigation, extends support to 12 additional countries
00:22:30 - Nintendo shows final Wii U Gamepad, TV remote app
00:26:30 - Tim Cook: 2.7 million Apple TVs sold already this year, TV is 'area of intense interest'
00:37:20 - aTV Flash (black) version 1.6 for Apple TV will serve subtitles and more to your couch
00:43:35 - Sony: 4K isn't just about the resolution
00:45:08 - 4K TV already being trialed by one UK broadcaster
00:50:30 - ITU lays out recommendations on 3DTV, Ultra High Definition TV standards
00:53:45 - TiVo shows a Q1 net loss of $20.8 million, will launch TV Everywhere web portal soon
00:58:00 - Cisco sues TiVo to nullify four DVR patents, claims TiVo's just a big meanie
01:00:55 - Engadget's summer gear guide 2012
01:04:30 - Lovefilm introduces HD streaming in the UK and Germany, adds another nail in mail rental coffin
01:05:30 - Netflix for iOS updated with a new player UI, support for alternate language audio and more
01:07:25 - Avengers Blu-ray preorders listed, including massive 10-disc Marvel Cinematic Universe set
01:10:00 - Must See HDTV (June 4th - 10th) Hear the podcast
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LISTEN (AAC) Engadget HD Podcast 302 - 06.05.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 21:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Razer unveils Artemis prototype controller for MechWarrior Online, we go eyes-on Jun 6th 2012, 00:40  Over that past couple years, we've found that Razer's usually good for a surprise or two at any trade show it attends, and today at E3 we got to lay eyes on the latest product to emerge from the company's skunkworks. Called Artemis, that lovely bit of kit you see above is a prototype Razer's cooked up for MechWarrior Online aficionados. It features modular construction with one section housing 12 mechanical keys and sliding throttle input, a central unit housing an 8-inch LCD display (to serve as a secondary screen during gameplay) and an adjustable force-feedback flight stick module. Naturally, what we saw on the show floor wasn't functional, but Razer told us that all of the controls are integrated and will be fully customizable -- so key/button combos can be used -- when it hits the market. Razer informed us that, while they do plan to sell Artemis in some form, for now they are simply soliciting feedback on this initial design so that it can be tailored to player preferences before being sold. The prototype took around five months to construct, so with the iterations that are likely to ensue after E3, it's safe to say that Artemis won't go on sale anytime soon. But, the game it's built for isn't even out of closed beta yet, so it makes sense for Razer to take its time and get it right. While you wait for version 2.0, check out our gallery of pics below, and the promo video after the break. Continue reading Razer unveils Artemis prototype controller for MechWarrior Online, we go eyes-on Razer unveils Artemis prototype controller for MechWarrior Online, we go eyes-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  Razer | Email this | Comments | | AT&T's HTC One X available once again: now up for sale online, coming to retail on June 10th Jun 6th 2012, 00:22  Now that the ITC conundrum is partially over, it's time for the HTC One X to get back on track and make its way onto AT&T shelves yet again. For starters, the ReThink Possible outfit has the Sense 4-loaded handset up for grabs now via its online store, while brick and mortar shops are said to be expecting it as soon as June 10th. Other than that, pricing remains the same, which means you'll still have to shell out those $199.99 (with a two-year deal, naturally), or $549.99 without a commitment -- and, if you're feeling like spending some additional cash, you could grab that Media Link HD wireless dongle on your way out for an extra $90. Sound good? The source links below will take you there. AT&T's HTC One X available once again: now up for sale online, coming to retail on June 10th originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:22:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | AT&T (1), (2) | Email this | Comments | | AMD details next generation of E-series chips for sub-$600 laptops Jun 6th 2012, 00:01  We've already covered AMD's premium Trinity processors, but today the company got specific about what we can expect from its more price-conscious E-Series chips. These are the 1.4GHz E1-1200 and the 1.7GHz E2-1800 -- both dual-core Bobcat APUs that bring a range of improvements over last year's E-series, and which are intended for sub-$600 laptops plus perhaps the odd nettop. Despite having slightly higher clock speeds than their predecessors, the new models consume the familiar 18W TDP and still manage to claim a battery life in excess of 11 hours with Windows in idle, or around four hours of solid flash gaming (as unhealthy as that sounds). On the graphics side, the APUs contain updated Radeon HD 7000 series GPUs, which makes them DirectX 11 capable and also compatible with OpenCL 1.1, thus allowing certain software titles to use the GPU for computation tasks. Other improvements include integrated support for SATA III 6Gb/s, USB 3.0 and SD card readers, plus HTML 5 acceleration and Metro UI optimization for Windows 8. As for what distinguishes the two options: the E1-1200 can only take DDR3-1066 memory and its GPU is clocked at 500MHz, whereas the E2-1800 can take speedier DDR3-1333 memory and deliver a maximum GPU clock speed of 680MHz. As for availability, AMD expects E-Series APU-equipped machines to roll out from OEMs such as Acer, Asus, HP, Lenovo, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. Check out the slide deck below for more details or jump past the break for the full press release. Continue reading AMD details next generation of E-series chips for sub-$600 laptops AMD details next generation of E-series chips for sub-$600 laptops originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | Possible new Mac Pro part numbers tip up, WWDC attendees raise eyebrows (Update: 15-inch MBP specs too?) Jun 5th 2012, 23:49  We're still unsure as to whether or not Apple's rumored Mac update smorgasbord will come to pass at WWDC, but if any of it pans out, it looks to be the almost mythological Mac Pro update. A trio of model numbers for a "K5BPLUS" have popped up that 9to5 Mac claims are the base, mid-range and high-end configurations for the long-sought workstations. The part numbers don't include details, though talk of similar pricing to what we know today would point to Intel's Xeon E5-2600 (itself a long story) taking the reins as the processor. If there's any truth to the talk, the new Mac Pro could be ready to sell just as WWDC kicks off next week -- a mention supported by rumors of Apple recalling what little Mac Pro stock it keeps at retail stores. Not that a few extra days would matter, knowing how long prospective buyers have had to wait. Update: Just when we thought we were clear, another Apple laptop spec sheet of unknown provenance has appeared. Posted by 9to5Mac (2), it suggests a 15-inch MacBook Pro with a 2560x1600 Retina display, 16GB of 1,600MHz DDR3 SDRAM and an AMD Radeon HD 7770M graphics core with 2GB of RAM and auto switching to integrated Intel video. Droolworthy bullet points, to be sure, but until we have more concrete evidence, prospective upgraders should keep their credit cards set to stun. Possible new Mac Pro part numbers tip up, WWDC attendees raise eyebrows (Update: 15-inch MBP specs too?) originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | 9to5 Mac (1), (2) | Email this | Comments | | Nyko Free Fighter arcade joystick hands-on Jun 5th 2012, 23:37  Nyko's Free Fighter joystick was unveiled earlier today, and now that E3 2012 has officially begun, we decided we'd head out to the show floor and get our grubby mitts on the thing in person. Anyone who's spent time in an arcade will feel right at home laying hands on Free Fighter, as it uses authentic Sanwa Denshi components -- the buttons provide a pleasant, loose clicking sensation when pressed, and the stick itself is fluid, yet precise. We got a chance to play a bit of Soul Caliber with a pair of Nyko's controllers, where we found the programmable macros and turbo functions to be quite useful, given our meager digital fighting skills. Setting macros up is easy peasy: simply press and hold one of the keys until it changes color from red to blue, then input over 20 directional or button commands as you like. Custom turbo creation is similarly simple, just press both the turbo key and button you want turbo-fied, then tap chosen button up to five times in the cadence of your choosing and you're good to go. These two features will appeal to novices, as they make fighting games more accessible, but it'll also help pros rack up combos, too. And for those who aren't into one-on-one combat, Nyko informed us that because of the Free Fighter's modular design, the company may make a compatible flight stick or other controller modules in the future. Nyko Free Fighter arcade joystick hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | |
