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Hubble reveals unavoidable collision between our galaxy and Andromeda Jun 1st 2012, 14:32 The Hubble team over at NASA has confirmed what it's suspected for a while: that our galaxy is destined for a direct collision / love fest with Andromeda, culminating in the birth of "Milkomeda." But don't go lobbying Virgin Galactic for ring-side tickets just yet because the fireworks won't go off for another four billion years -- and last another two billion after that. Scientists also predict that the earth won't be threatened thanks to the sheer amount of empty space between stars, but we could lose the sun as it's flung out to some other part of the new system. You hear that? We could lose the freakin' sun! Hubble reveals unavoidable collision between our galaxy and Andromeda originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  hubblesite.org  | Email this | Comments Griffin, Threadless again team up to bring community art to your iPad, iPhone Jun 1st 2012, 14:08 Mobile accessory purveyor Griffin Technologies and artist collective Threadless have unveiled the latest updates to their iPad and iPhone case lines. The co-op -- now in its third year -- is bringing a new form-factor to the fold with the Ethan Folio for iPad ($50, pictured above), and is making a handful of new designs available for its "super slim" iPhone armor ($25). If the run-of-the-mill coverings available at your local Apple Store don't jive with your laid-back steez, mosey on over to Griffin's website and have a peek at the new wares. Continue reading Griffin, Threadless again team up to bring community art to your iPad, iPhone Griffin, Threadless again team up to bring community art to your iPad, iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:08:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments HTC Desire C goes on sale at Three UK Jun 1st 2012, 13:49 HTC's Desire C has made its way onto Three's speedy network in the UK. The budget-conscious handset (C is rumored to stand for "cheap") comes with 4GB storage, microSD slot and a 5-megapixel camera. You'll be pawing at Ice Cream Sandwich via a 480 x 320 display which is driven by a surprisingly decent 600MHz processor. You can snatch one on contract for as little as £13 a month, or buy the thing outright for £150 from today. Continue reading HTC Desire C goes on sale at Three UK HTC Desire C goes on sale at Three UK originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:49:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Samsung discusses Galaxy S III design using the language of Magnetic Poetry Jun 1st 2012, 13:31 Samsung has a tendency to, well, get a bit pretentious when it comes to talking about its products. At the launch event, Sammy described the Galaxy S III as being "nature inspired" and "designed for humans." But, we know you've been hungering for more head-scratching, Madlibs-esque, non sequiturs to describe the form and function of the company's latest flagship. Thankfully, you'll plenty of comparisons to "infinity pools" and mentions of its "minimal organic" aesthetic at the source link. Would you describe the HyperGlaze finish on the handsets as "intriguing?" We suppose that all depends on what your second adjective was. Honestly though, we're ok with Samsung getting a little flowery, so long as it promises to stop stalking us. Click on the source link for more. Samsung discusses Galaxy S III design using the language of Magnetic Poetry originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Samsung Tomorrow  | Email this | Comments Distro Issue 43 has arrived with Thomas Dolby: TED talks, cell phone deals and the Floating City Jun 1st 2012, 13:15 What's that? You've already worked your requisite 40 hours this week and you're ready to throw in the towel? Well, we've got something far more enjoyable for your Friday afternoon relaxation. Hot off of the e-presses, this week's issue of Distro is packed with a week's worth of leisurely readings. The focus this time around is on Thomas Dolby and our own Brian Heater details the '80s pop star's journey back to the stage with TED, cellphones and his own virtual world. As far as reviews go, we spend some quality time getting to know the latest Chrome OS arsenal from Google, ASUS Zenbook Prime UX21A and the highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S III. Our hands-on section is still a young Padawan, but this week we breakdown Nokia 808 PureView sample shots and the recently outted Facebook Camera app. Do you have gaming on the brain with E3 less than a week away? If so, Reaction Time should hold you over with new releases and a discussion of the aforementioned gaming expo. Stat takes a look at copyright and piracy claims, we go eyes-on with the Lumia lineage, BAROBO's Graham Ryland stops by for the Q&A, Switched On tackles Cisco, IRL let's you get cozy with our gear and Rehashed looks back at the week that was in 140 characters or less. The days are winding down until it'll be too hot to enjoy that hammock, so don't waste any more time. Hit your weekly download link and snag a copy of our tablet mag. Distro Issue 43 PDF Distro in the iTunes App Store Distro in the Google Play Store Distro APK (For sideloading) Like Distro on Facebook Follow Distro on Twitter Distro Issue 43 has arrived with Thomas Dolby: TED talks, cell phone deals and the Floating City originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 09:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  iTunes, Google Play  | Email this | Comments Microsoft details Windows Store changes, adds desktop apps, better navigation Jun 1st 2012, 12:56 Microsoft is opening up about the changes its made to the Windows Store as the premiere date for the new OS draws near. It'll be available in 26 markets (so far) and Redmond's listened to concerns consumers had about getting around. In response, it's added a navigation bar that also links users directly to the apps they already own. Desktop apps will appear from June 1st (today), although when clicking a link, you'll be redirected to the developers own website to make the purchase. The company has tweaked the terms and conditions to insist that app-builders make the primary experience take place "within the app," rather than merely linking elsewhere. Additionally, everything submitted must fully support keyboard / mouse and touch controls, so people can switch controls if necessary. The company's also mandating that apps must rely upon mechanisms provided by Windows 8, such as process management and using swipe-implemented menus. Microsoft details Windows Store changes, adds desktop apps, better navigation originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 01 Jun 2012 08:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  MSDN, (2)  | Email this | Comments

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