| LG Optimus Vu goes global, trades Snapdragon processor for NVIDIA Tegra 3 Aug 20th 2012, 03:40  LG's extra-wide handset appears to be embarking on a world tour, and its packing a new processor for the trip. The Optimus Vu will be taking NVIDIA'S Tegra 3 chip to select markets in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America this September. It's still rocking that 5-inch 4:3 ratio IPS display, of course, but gone is any mention of LTE connectivity. There's no word yet if we'll see an LTE-equipped Tegra 3 handset hit Yankee shores when our time comes, but we certainly wouldn't bat an eye. Read on for LG's official press release. Continue reading LG Optimus Vu goes global, trades Snapdragon processor for NVIDIA Tegra 3 Filed under: Cellphones LG Optimus Vu goes global, trades Snapdragon processor for NVIDIA Tegra 3 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Aug 2012 23:40:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | OnLive officially announces asset acquisition, notes that its newly formed company will keep OnLive name Aug 20th 2012, 02:45  Amid the rumors, sourced reports and statements, it was easy to lose track of the facts surrounding OnLive's recent restructuring efforts. No surprise then, that the newly formed outfit has issued a press release and FAQ (after the break) in hopes will clear things up. First and foremost, the firm reiterates that the streaming game service will continue operating uninterrupted, and that the "newly formed company" that acquired the firm's assets will continue to do business under the OnLive name. The announcement also mentions the Assignment for the Benefit of Creditors (ABC) process OnLive used to settle its debts, noting that "an affiliate" of Lauder Partners, a technology investment firm, was the new OnLive's first investor. Finally, the firm laments the necessity of laying off its staff, stating that "neither OnLive, Inc. shares nor OnLive staff could transfer under this type of transaction," confirming that nearly half of the previous staff had been offered positions at the new company, and optimistically projecting future hires culled from both previous and new employees. The new OnLive calls the asset acquisition "a heartbreaking transition for everyone involved," but looks optimistically to a future of "transforming the OnLive vision into reality." Check out OnLive's full, official word on the matter below. Continue reading OnLive officially announces asset acquisition, notes that its newly formed company will keep OnLive name OnLive officially announces asset acquisition, notes that its newly formed company will keep OnLive name originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:45:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | How would you change Canon's PowerShot G1 X? Aug 20th 2012, 02:43  Canon's brutally designed PowerShot G1 X eschews flowing lines for angular, boxy lines that may only appeal to fans of Le Corbusier and The Smithsons. However, that harsh body covers a camera aiming to bring DSLR performance in the body of a compact. There are sacrifices, however -- the optical viewfinder is useless, low-light performance isn't good enough and it's got a high price tag. Despite its failings, it managed to win over the heart of our reviewer when shooting pictures in good light. If you own one of these, how do you find it? Could you use it instead of a DSLR, or was the project misguided from the start? Let us know, in the comments below. Filed under: Digital Cameras How would you change Canon's PowerShot G1 X? originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Aug 2012 22:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | |
