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NASA simulates fly through of ginormous crack in Antarctic glacier, takes you for virtual ride

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Swooping through the trenches of the Death Star likely ranks high on every geek’s bucket list, but thanks to the global financial crisis, we likely won’t be seeing Dubai’s Death Star any time soon. Fortunately, the folks at NASA have rigged up a passable alternative — flying through a massive 19-mile crack across Antarctica’s Pine Island Glacier. The crack was discovered last October and measures 60 yards wide and 50 yards deep, certainly more than enough clearance to accommodate adventurous fliers. Using data gathered by NASA’s Operation IceBridge science flight team, the agency generated an animated fly through that, well, mostly flew over the crack — but we’re sure that was a defensive maneuver. After all, you just never know when a TIE fighter flown by someone’s father might sneak up from behind. See the icy flyover yourself after the break. Continue reading NASA simulates fly through of ginormous crack in Antarctic glacier, takes you for virtual ride NASA simulates fly through of ginormous crack in Antarctic glacier, takes you for virtual ride originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 04:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | NASA (Facebook) | Email this | Comments

 

LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU

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Similar to its pre-CES reveals, LG just couldn’t wait for Mobile World Congress to get underway on the 27th to show off its new Optimus Vu handset. These new pics offer a much clearer look at its 4×3 aspect ratio, 1024×768 res, stylus-friendly 5-inch IPS LCD display, while the official specs confirm rumors it would pack a 1.5GHz dual core CPU, 8MP camera, LTE, 2080mAh battery and Android 2.3 in a slim 8.5mm thick frame. An upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich is promised within three months of its launch, currently scheduled for March on Korean carriers SK Telecom and LG+. Check the gallery for a few more glamour shots of this new Galaxy Note competitor, and see if wider truly is better. Gallery: LG Optimus Vu Continue reading LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | LG (Korean) | Email this | Comments

 

LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU (Updated)

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Similar to its pre-CES reveals, LG just couldn’t wait for Mobile World Congress to get underway on the 27th before showing off its new Optimus Vu handset. These new pics offer a much clearer look at its 4×3 aspect ratio, 1024×768 res, stylus-friendly 5-inch IPS LCD display, while the official specs confirm rumors it would pack a 1.5GHz dual core CPU, 8MP camera, LTE, 2080mAh battery and Android 2.3 in a slim 8.5mm thick frame. An upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich is promised within three months of its launch, currently scheduled for March on Korean carriers SK Telecom and LG+. Check the gallery for a few more glamour shots of this new Galaxy Note competitor, and see if wider truly is better. Update: You’ll find a few more official pictures in the gallery below and the English PR with details on its “QuickClip” hotkey for one-button screenshots and memos and the “Rubberdium” stylus after the break. Gallery: LG Optimus Vu Continue reading LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU (Updated) LG Optimus Vu officially revealed ahead of MWC with stylus, 1.5GHz CPU (Updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 19 Feb 2012 01:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | LG | Email this | Comments

 

Ask Engadget: Best expedition planning software?

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We know you’ve got questions, and if you’re brave enough to ask the world for answers, here’s the outlet to do so. This week’s Ask Engadget inquiry is from Martin, who’s planning an expedition and wants something more sophisticated than a cork-board to manage it. If you’re looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com . Hi Engadget, I’m about to start planning for a big expedition. There’s plenty of forward planning required and I need some software to handle my to-do lists, notes, phone numbers, mail conversations, images, PDF-files etc. Best case scenario is something that syncs with my Macbook and iPhone but I’d also use a good offline solution if it was available. Is there a consumer-friendly app that suits my needs out there? Project management software? Novice-friendly database? Something entirely better? If you just happen to know the one package that’ll solve Martin’s woes, do the decent thing and share it with the world. Ask Engadget: Best expedition planning software? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 22:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Engadget Mobile Podcast 126 - 02.18.2012

Some weeks, there are descriptive themes we can ascribe to the Engadget Mobile Podcast in retrospect. This isn’t one of those weeks. We are simply all over the place : good phones, bad phones, fat phones, skinny phones, phablets, spectra, lions, leaks, rumors, lies, and videotape. So just kick back with your usual hosts and their bud Dan Seifert for two hours of mobile mega-miscellania. You could do worse on a Saturday night! Hosts: Myriam Joire ( tnkgrl ), Brad Molen, Joseph Volpe Guests: Dan Seifert ( MobileBurn.com ) Producer: Trent Wolbe Music: Tycho – Coastal Brake ( Ghostly International ) 00:03:04 – AT&T Galaxy Note review 00:21:08 – PSA: AT&T’s Galaxy Note does not support AWS for HSPA+ 00:29:10 – Pantech Burst review 00:41:20 – Motorola Droid 4 review 01:00:28 – Prada phone by LG 3.0 review 01:02:40 – Scalado Remove clears up your photos, we go hands-on (video) 01:08:43 – OS X Mountain Lion (10.8) in-depth preview 01:11:38 – iPhone address book issue prompts response from Apple, apps’ access to contact data will require user permission 01:16:53 – HTC Endeavor specs revealed in leaked ROM: Tegra 3, 720p, Sense 4.0 (update: screenshots) 01:19:50 – HTC developing music streaming service, wireless boombox? 01:20:59 – HTC to give sneak peek of Sense-coated ICS to a few lucky Europeans 01:24:35 – AT&T Pantech Element hands-on at CES 2012 (video) 01:28:15 – LG Optimus Vu gets pictured alongside Samsung Galaxy Note, hints at possible stylus 01:34:20 – AT&T prepares internal systems for shared data, launch date still TBD 01:37:18 – AT&T’s hungry eyes turning toward Leap, Dish or MetroPCS? 01:43:00 – Sony finalizes divorce with Ericsson, renames itself Sony Mobile Communications 01:43:48 – US gives its blessing to Google’s Moto purchase 01:47:35 – 32GB GSM Galaxy Nexus canceled, Google hopes you really like streaming Hear the podcast Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Mobile Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator [ Zune ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in the Zune Marketplace Download the podcast LISTEN (MP3) LISTEN (AAC) Contact the podcast podcast (at) engadgetmobile (dot) com. Follow us on Twitter @tnkgrl @phonewisdom @engadgetmobile @dcseifert @jrvolpe Engadget Mobile Podcast 126 – 02.18.2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 19:58:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

GuitarJack Model 2 review

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As recovering amateur musicians, some of us still fancy well-made mobile recording gear from time to time. The ability to simultaneously record guitar and vocals using an iPhone 4S is what made the GuitarJack Model 2, in particular, catch our eye. We’ve taken iPad recording accessories for a spin in the past, but the compact stature of this kit, along with its ability to transform a smartphone into a 4-track recorder seemed quite compelling indeed. At $149, this generation of the GuitarJack costs a full Grant more than Apogee Jam — excluding the added expense of well-suited apps, of course. So is that hefty investment worth it? Read on to find out. Gallery: Guitar Jack Model 2 review Continue reading GuitarJack Model 2 review GuitarJack Model 2 review originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 12:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | | Email this | Comments

 

Introducing the original iPAD, Proview's late '90s iMac-like desktop

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So, have you been following the iPad dispute in China ? Wondering exactly who or what this Proview company is and what they’re doing with a trademark on the iPad name? Well, wonder no more friends. The company actually stylized the name as iPAD, and it stood for Internet Personal Access Device. They hit the market way back in 1998 and weren’t tablets, but all-in-one PCs that looked an awful lot like another machine that debuted that year — the iMac . Over the course of a decade Proview produced between 10,000 and 20,000 of he 15-inch CRT desktops, before collapsing in 2010 and abandoning its Shenzhen plant, thanks in part to the economic crisis engulfing the globe. Most of its assets, including the iPAD trademark are now the property of eight different banks and its debts exceed $1 billion, which probably explains why the company is demanding so much money from Apple. For more details about the original iPAD and a photo tour of the deserted factory hit up the source links. Introducing the original iPAD, Proview’s late ’90s iMac-like desktop originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 09:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink MIC Gadget 1 , 2 | NetEase (Translated) , WSJ , Sina (translated) | Email this | Comments

 

Notion Ink's ICS build for Adam goes beta, adds 3G, GPS

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Last month Adam owners got a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich after Notion Ink released an Alpha build , but if the limited functionality didn’t do it for you, how about an improved Beta version? The developers hope that HDMI video, functional GPS, better WiFi and a working compass will keep you happy while they iron out the remaining niggles, like non-functioning camera and microphone. If this sounds a bit more like it, you should be able to get your hands on it over the weekend. Hit the source link below for the deets. Notion Ink’s ICS build for Adam goes beta, adds 3G, GPS originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 06:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Notion Ink Blog | Tablet Roms | Email this | Comments

 

Spark tablet available for pre-order, still aiming for 200 euro price tag

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We’re sure some Linux fans broke into a cold sweat over the open source Spark tab . Fortunately it’s taken the next step towards their eager paws: the seven inch slab is now up for pre-order. Sign up for one and you’ll net a priority order code to ensure you get one of the first units off the production line, alongside 500 points to use at the manufacturer’s add-on store. The site still expects to launch the Spark for around €200 ($262), which is a fair chunk of change less than those top-drawer tablets — and what price can you put on freedom ? [Thanks Jose] Spark tablet available for pre-order, still aiming for 200 euro price tag originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink | Make Play Live | Email this | Comments

 

LG Fantasy Windows Phone appears on video, keeps us guessing

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Clearly the LG Fantasy ( make that the Miracle ) isn’t camera shy. Not long after a quick debut with Mr. Blurrycam , the Windows Phone handset has landed a short, poorly lit cameo in someone else’s amateur film. Which is to say, the video doesn’t reveal anything exciting. Aside from a few swipes and taps around the OS , we also get a quick peek at the device’s rear, which is rocking an unmistakable “Not For Sale” sticker, and appears to have a matte finish. That purported 4-inch screen is allegedly of IPS quality, and is said to be paired with a 1GHz CPU, 8GB of internal storage and an NFC chip. The only thing certain about all these early appearances is that LG’s fantasies are about to become a reality (sorry, guys). Continue reading LG Fantasy Windows Phone appears on video, keeps us guessing LG Fantasy Windows Phone appears on video, keeps us guessing originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:28:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink Ubergizmo | Mobilissimo (YouTube) | Email this | Comments