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PSA: iOS 6 expected to arrive at 1PM Eastern, get your downloads ready
Sep 19th
Apple tends to release new iOS upgrades like clockwork, which gives us a good indicator of when it should push iOS 6 to early adopters: 1PM Eastern, or 10AM Pacific and 5PM GMT. At that point, you can likely get your turn-by-turn and Passbook fixes through at least iTunes. The real question is whether the upgrade will be available directly from an iPad, iPhone or iPod touch — we’ve seen delta updates arrive over the air for iOS 5, after all, but not major OS revisions. There’s only a few hours before we find out.
September 19, 2012 1:00 PM EDT
Filed under: Cellphones, Portable Audio/Video, Tablets, Mobile
PSA: iOS 6 expected to arrive at 1PM Eastern, get your downloads ready originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 19 Sep 2012 09:31:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Nintendo completes 3DS Ambassador program, delivers 10 GBA games to early adopters
Dec 16th
If you’ve still got the 3DS price drop blues, perhaps a fresh (and final) infusion of free games will help. Early adopters that signed into the Nintendo eShop before August 11th will find ten GameBoy Advance games tacked on to their handheld’s purchase history, retrievable via the same clunky redownload system that delivered the 3DS Ambassador program’s NES titles. Thankfully, the unintuitive process is relatively simple — just hop into the eShop’s menu, scroll down to “Settings / Other”, and select “Your Downloads,” to claim your (potentially-exclusive) games. Short of having a 3DS guide us through the Louvre, we can’t think of a better use for Nintendo’s fledgling handheld.
Nintendo completes 3DS Ambassador program, delivers 10 GBA games to early adopters originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:53:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets Android 3.2 update, loses WiFi connectivity
Nov 14th
Anxious to get that Galaxy Tab 10.1 WiFi model updated with a fresh dose Android 3.2? You might want to hold your horses. It seems users are encountering a host of issues, including a lack of WiFi connectivity — pretty essential for a WiFi-only device. In addition, auto-rotate functions no longer work correctly and a few have noticed Bluetooth loss (pun fully intended). Some are reporting that the download is failing after a partial install and a hard reset doesn’t offer a fix. It seems what was supposed to be a sweet Honeycomb treat is leaving a bitter taste in the mouths of early adopters. Have you tried to install the upgrade for your Galaxy Tab 10.1? Let us know how it went in the comments below, but please — keep the swearing to a minimum.
[Thanks to everyone who sent this in]
WiFi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 gets Android 3.2 update, loses WiFi connectivity originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Panasonic launches Lumix DMC-GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera, we go hands-on
Nov 6th
Remember the Lumix GF1? It was one of Panasonic’s first Micro Four Thirds cameras, setting the bar quite high for models to come. But the GF1′s successors — the GF2 and GF3 — did not live up to expectations, with the company gradually shifting the series towards transitioning point-and-shoot users, and away from early adopters who grew accustomed to the performance and build quality offered by that beloved early mirrorless cam. Now that familiar look and feel is back, in the form of the Lumix DMC-GX1. The 16 megapixel ILC includes a Live MOS sensor and Venus engine, with a maximum ISO of 12,800. Like other Panasonic G-series cameras, the GX1 uses a Micro Four Thirds mount, and is compatible with both Panasonic and Olympus lenses, including the standard 14-42mm zoom that ships with the $800 kit, or the Lumix G X Vario PZ 14-42mm retractable lens that comes packaged for $950. Existing lens owners can pick up just the body for $700.
What we really missed was the solid feel of the GF1 — everything from the housing to the controls felt well-made, while the design of later GF models, was… underwhelming. Picking up the GX1 helped to restore our confidence in the series — it was a pleasure to hold. There’s quite a bit of power under the hood, too. We weren’t able to test the GX1, which is expected to hit stores in mid-December, but Panasonic promises autofocus speeds of 0.9 second — you can focus simply by touching your subject on the 3-inch, 460,000-dot touchscreen. There’s also an external EVF option, which attaches to the camera’s hot shoe and offers a 1.44 million-dot display with 100-percent field of view. Movie buffs can capture 1080/60i HD video, with either MP4 or AVCHD compression. It goes without saying that the GX1 can shoot in RAW, and offers the complete gamut of advanced shooting modes. Of course the features don’t stop there, so jump past the break for the full PR from Panasonic.
Gallery: Panasonic Lumix GX1 hands-on
Gallery: Panasonic Lumix GX1 press shots
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Panasonic launches Lumix DMC-GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera, we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Volt’s target buyers are techies, not greenies
Nov 6th
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture, Hybrid, Chevrolet, GM
Which is more likely to signal that someone is a potential buyer of the Chevy Volt: a membership in the Sierra Club or owning the latest-model iPad? According to the people in charge of marketing the Volt, it’s gizmos over granola when it comes to their target buyer.
“Early on, we talked a lot about whether our initial target market would be the techies or the greens,” said Cristi Landy, the Volt’s product marketing director. “And we concluded that it would be the techies, which we confirmed with our first customer surveys.”
GM’s strategy is designed to attract traditional early-adopters, like those who line up for the release of new cell phones or game consoles, more so than those looking to save their planet through their choice of ride. Some early Volt buyers were given kits that contained cameras, so they could document their new rides and help spread the word to other technically-inclined consumers.
Will it be a winning strategy? Time will tell.
Volt’s target buyers are techies, not greenies originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Sun, 06 Nov 2011 15:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Indie Royale bundle has a competitive price for Sanctum, Gemini Rue, more
Oct 26th
As a companion to those modest and charitable bundles we’ve been telling you about, here’s a regal collection of indie games presented with a competitive twist. The first “Indie Royale” bundle offers four games for a limited time: first-person tower defense blend-em-up Sanctum; Nimbus, a 2.5D platformer; side-scrolling shooter A.R.E.S. Extinction Agenda; and Gemini Rue, neo-noir adventure game set on a distant planet. With the exception of Gemini Rue, all are available through Steam, and most can also be downloaded via Desura.
The bundle’s price at the time of writing is $2.49, and it can be influenced in two major ways. The price rises as more people purchase it, rewarding early adopters with a tinier price tag. However, the price can also be lowered if you pay above the minimum. Venturing above the required cost will not only save everyone else money, but your magnanimity will put you on a competitive leaderboard of very nice people.
Why don’t you go ahead and show us your magnificent altruism? We’ll get the next one.
[Thanks, Kent.]
Indie Royale bundle has a competitive price for Sanctum, Gemini Rue, more originally appeared on Joystiq on Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Amazon adds e-readers to Trade-In program, ebook lovers pass the old Kindles to the Bezos side
Oct 21st
Early adopters are usually SOL a few months into owning their new doodads. After helping make products successful, their version 1.0 devices are often cast aside to make room for the newer, better, faster kit waiting in the pipeline. If you happened to jump on the Kindle bandwagon early on or even just a short while ago, you may be feeling these very flames of tech fury whenever you consider the company’s newly refreshed line. Well, buck up bookworms, a partial solution to your economic woes is now available. Amazon’s accepting your used and abused e-readers in exchange for a gift card applicable to any purchases you make on the site. It’s the same old trade-in program the Bezos-backed company’s been running for years, only now you’ll have a more sensible way to upgrade your E Ink or tablet game.
Amazon adds e-readers to Trade-In program, ebook lovers pass the old Kindles to the Bezos side originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Arkham City buyers encounter numerous DLC code issues [update: Warner responds, working on fix]
Oct 18th
The mystery of Batman: Arkham City’s DLC code issues popping up on the official forums may be more baffling than one of the Riddler’s puzzles. Users have reported all kinds of problems, ranging from their copy not including all the promised DLC codes, winding up with multiple codes for the same piece of DLC or, perhaps most bizarre of all, DLC redemption cards that are simply blank. The issues don’t seem related to a single piece of DLC, with users reporting problems with Joker challenge map, Robin and Catwoman codes.
Given that the DLC was promised to those who pre-ordered or purchased new copies of the regular or collector’s edition, what should have been a bonus for early adopters could become a serious issue. The Catwoman DLC significantly alters the story of Arkham City, meaning some may not be getting the entire game they paid for.
We’ve contacted Warner Bros. for a response. For what it’s worth, all copies owned by Joystiq staff seem to have their codes intact.
Update: Warner hasn’t issued an official statement on the matter, though it’s asking players to keep an eye on the the Arkham City Twitter account for updates. Thus far the account has stated that players “will get to play as the sexy thief,” asking that they “stay tuned for update.”
[Thanks, Ori. Photo: xxjonoxx]
Arkham City buyers encounter numerous DLC code issues [update: Warner responds, working on fix] originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 19:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Arkham City buyers encounter numerous DLC code issues
Oct 18th
The mystery of Batman: Arkham City’s DLC code issues popping up on the official forums may be more baffling than one of the Riddler’s puzzles. Users have reported all kinds of problems, ranging from their copy not including all the promised DLC codes, winding up with multiple codes for the same piece of DLC or, perhaps most bizarre of all, DLC redemption cards that are simply blank. The issues don’t seem related to a single piece of DLC, with users reporting problems with Joker challenge map, Robin and Catwoman codes.
Given that the DLC was promised to those who pre-ordered or purchased new copies of the regular or collector’s edition, what should have been a bonus for early adopters could become a serious issue. The Catwoman DLC significantly alters the story of Arkham City, meaning some may not be getting the entire game they paid for.
We’ve contacted Warner Bros. for a response. For what it’s worth, all copies owned by Joystiq staff seem to have their codes intact.
[Thanks, Ori. Photo: xxjonoxx]
Arkham City buyers encounter numerous DLC code issues originally appeared on Joystiq on Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Few willing to make sacrifices to buy today’s electric vehicles
Oct 5th
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Green Culture
EV drivers may or may not be proud, but those looking to drive one of today’s electric vehicles certainly do appear to be few. At least, that’s the result of a new survey by Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited . In a survey of more than 13,000 drivers in 17 countries, only 2 to 4 percent (!) would have their expectations met by the current generation of electric vehicles.
The good news is that the EV market is not as gloomy as those numbers may suggest. In the United States, 12 percent of drivers were willing to be early adopters of EVs and another 42 percent said they were open to the idea of going electric. What makes Deloitte’s bottom line EV approval number look so puny is the way they went about their evaluation. They took the starting number and chopped out those who considered range limitations to be important, then reduced it by those who didn’t like long battery charge times, then trimmed again by those who didn’t want to pay a price premium, and so on. The result is the 2-4 percent of people who are dead set on getting an EV, which is actually somewhat impressive, no? By the time the 2-4 percenters get their vehicles, we assume we’ll be well into the next generation of EVs, which will appeal to a broader portion of the population. And so on.
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Few willing to make sacrifices to buy today’s electric vehicles originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 11:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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