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Amazon's political reading map shows which way your neighbors are leaning Aug 22nd 2012, 09:02 Religion, bathroom routines and politics are three things you should never, ever discuss at the dinner table. However, if you're curious about your neighbors' political reading habits, then you should check out Amazon's Election Heat Map. The bookseller rated the top 250 books with a "clear political bias," with each state's graphic turning red or blue depending on which tomes are selling the most. The company is clear to say that the results are more for the curious than a reflection on the result of the election, so if you fancy checking it out, head down to the source link. Continue reading Amazon's political reading map shows which way your neighbors are leaning Amazon's political reading map shows which way your neighbors are leaning originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  Amazon Election Heatmap  | Email this | Comments RIM promotes UK and Ireland head in preparation for BlackBerry 10 Aug 22nd 2012, 08:43 Thorsten Heins is assembling his crack team for BlackBerry 10, hiring and firing to assemble the lineup of business heavyweights he needs. RIM's UK and Ireland chief Stephen Bates is the latest to move, being promoted into the newly-minted role of European Managing Director, while former product manager Rob Orr will take his place. A RIM spokesperson told ZDNet that the moves are to ensure the company's BB7 legacy devices remain strong sellers in a key market while preparing the region for the advent of BB10. Filed under: Cellphones RIM promotes UK and Ireland head in preparation for BlackBerry 10 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  ZDNet  | Email this | Comments Rare iPhone prototype hits eBay, branded with 'deathstar' test logo Aug 22nd 2012, 08:19 While our thoughts on all things iPhone may be focused elsewhere, an unusual Apple prototype of its fourth phone iteration has caught our attention on eBay. On the back, you can see the same curious logo spied on experimental hardware as far back as February 2010 and as 9to5Mac notes, it doesn't pack the screws along the bottom edge, making it ever so slightly different to the final model. The phone (model number N90AP) also runs Apple's software testing framework, Switchboard, which is still happily ticking along on this particular prototype. Bids start at $4,500, or there's a Buy It Now price of $10,000 -- if you must have this obscure slice of Apple history. Filed under: Cellphones Rare iPhone prototype hits eBay, branded with 'deathstar' test logo originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink 9to5Mac  |  eBay  | Email this | Comments Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 doesn't mind a good scrubbin', hits shelves this month for $40 Aug 22nd 2012, 08:00 We've all been there. At some point, that keyboard will build up months of our finger grime. Of course, the white-keyed peripherals are much worse for the filthy wear. For those looking to take an easier route to cleaning up their keypads, Logitech has announced the K310 washable keyboard. Capable of being submerged in up to 11 inches (about 30 cm) of water, the accessory is outfitted with drainage holes to allow for a quick dry and keys are marked with laser printing and UV coating to ensure a youthful appearance. Take note: this unit is wired, so you'll want be sure to keep that USB connector nice and dry. In addition to being able to hold its breath in shallow water, the keys are said to last for up to five million keystrokes each. The K310 will hit desks -- and sinks -- in the US later this month for $40 and is expected to cross the pond to Europe in October. Need a closer look? Dive into the gallery below to do just that. Gallery: Logitech K310 washable keyboard Continue reading Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 doesn't mind a good scrubbin', hits shelves this month for $40 Filed under: Peripherals Logitech's Washable Keyboard K310 doesn't mind a good scrubbin', hits shelves this month for $40 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments Pioneer launches rekordbox mobile app, prep your XDJ-AERO set ahead of time Aug 22nd 2012, 07:31 If you were twiddling your thumbs waiting for Pioneer's XDJ-AERO to come out, you might want to head on over to iTunes or the Play store instead. Why? Because the mobile rekordbox companion app for iOS and Android has just been released. If you were thinking it'd just be a basic music management tool, then you'll be pleasantly surprised. Sure, you can import tracks, to then play on the XDJ-AERO (and other Pioneer DJ products that support WiFi), but you can also set up loop points, hot cues, analyze tracks, create playlists, and even experiment with ideas on the fly. This means you can get your tracks prepped up wherever you are, and turn up to the party good to go, be it on your own gear or a friends'. This is also what you'll need if you want to make use of the forthcoming controller's WiFi functionality, although it can also be used to connect with the desktop version of the program if you're already using it. The app is free, and available now, just head down to the source to line those beats up. Continue reading Pioneer launches rekordbox mobile app, prep your XDJ-AERO set ahead of time Filed under: Cellphones, Home Entertainment Pioneer launches rekordbox mobile app, prep your XDJ-AERO set ahead of time originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 22 Aug 2012 03:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |  iTunes, Google Play  | Email this | Comments

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