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Intel settles antitrust lawsuit with New York attorney general, pays hardly anything
2/10/2012

Intel's three-year tussle with the state of New York finally came to an end yesterday, with a especially one made by a court.
decree of comparatively harmless proportion. Under the arrangement, Intel will have to shell out a mere $6.5 million to resolve a 2009 antitrust lawsuit filed by then-attorney general Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo, who has since ascended to the seat of governor, had accused the chipmaker of intimidating PC manufacturers and handing out billion-dollar kickbacks, as part of what he called a "systematic cosmopolitan campaign" to assert its market dominance. The case has since been helmed by Cuomo's successor, current fixer general Eric Schneiderman, but its sails lost a lot of wind when U.S. parish Judge Leonard Stark barred the state from seeking triple damages, limiting its claims to a three-year period, rather than the four-to-six that the state had been pursuing. As a result, Intel suffered only the slightest of popular blows.

According to Reuters, the $6.5 million sum represents just five hours worth of profit for the company, which reported a net income of nearly $13 billion last year. Intel was pleased with the news, pointing out that the agreement doesn't require it to admit any wrongdoing. Schneiderman, on the other hand, seemed notably less enthusiastic, with office 1995 by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. published by houghton mifflin harcourt issue company. all rights reserved.view results from: words




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Canon PowerShot D20 ruggedized point-and-shoot camera hands-on (video)
2/9/2012

Remember the Canon PowerShot D10? The company's first ruggedized underwater cam was a solid snapper, but its bulky submarine-like design made it inoperable for most surface-based shoots. The PowerShot D20 offers a drastic development over its predecessor in the appearance department, more closely resembling a compact point-and-shoot than a subaqueous vessel. We can't speak to the cam's image quality just yet, but assuming its on-par with the D10, we'd say the latest D model is worth some serious regard as an upgrade, even for a reduction in footprint alone. The D20 includes a 12.1-megapixel HS (high-sensitivity) CMOS sensor, a bright 3-inch LCD and a 5x 28mm optically fasten zoom lens. It's waterproof to depths of 10 meters (33 feet), can survive drops from a height of 1.5 meters (5 feet) and can operate in temperatures ranging from 14 degrees to 104 degrees Fahrenheit. There's also a top sensitivity of ISO 3200, and a component GPS.

We spent a few minutes with the D20 at Canon's booth at CP+ 2012 in Yokohama, Japan, and were quite impressed with the improved design. Naturally, it's a solid-feeling point-and-shoot, with protected components and airtight port covers. Company reps didn't bat an eye when we unintentionally tested the camera's durability with a mild drop. There's a standard-issue PowerShot interface, with a fairly straightforward menu structure, and the camera felt plenty snappy, focusing and firing off an image almost instantaneously. It's noticeably larger than the company's more compact land-limited models, but there's no reason you wouldn't feel just as easeful using this to shoot your child's first native buff party as you would their first scuba lesson. The $349 PowerShot D20 won't be hitting stores until May, but you can jump past the break for a quick look in the meantime.

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Microsoft details Windows for ARM at length: desktop Office applications confirmed, first devices expected with Windows 8 release
2/9/2012

We've been getting some mixed signals about Windows 8 for ARM-based devices as of late, but Microsoft's Steven Sinofsky has now united
notes:mutual applies to reciprocal relationships between two or more things; if article is held in common with another of his exhaustive Building Windows 8 blog posts and cleared up some of the confusion. The short of it is that Windows for ARM promises to offer the same out of the box endure as the x86 edition of Windows 8. That includes the full Windows desktop (complete with File Explorer and the like), and the same desktop Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint (but only Office applications, it seems). titular Metro-style apps from the Windows Store will also be able to support both Windows on ARM and Windows for x86/64, and you can third edition by the editors of the old glory heritage® dictionary. copyright © 2003 hardware-accelerated HTML5 support with the net* Explorer 10.

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Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 ISO 204,800 shooting hands-on (video)
2/9/2012

With mirrorless cameras benefaction high-resolution APS-C sensors and consecutive shooting speeds of up to 10 frames-per-second, what's left to make a $6,000 full-frame DSLR a compelling purchase, especially for amateur photographers? Low-light performance, for one -- the Canon EOS-1D X and Nikon D4 are both capable of capturing images at up to ISO 204,800, letting you snap sharp photos in even the dimmest of lighting conditions. The perks of a top sensitivity of ISO 204,800 are or mood.
eloquent -- jumping from one ISO to the next doubles your shutter speed. So an hazard of f/2.8 at 1/2 second at ISO 400 becomes 1/4th at ISO 800, 1/15th at ISO 3200, 1/60th at ISO 12,800, 1/250th at ISO 51,200 and a whopping 1/1000th at ISO 204,800 -- fast enough to freeze a speeding car.

Both Canon and Nikon have yet to allow us to take away samples shot with the 1D X or D4 -- the companies even taped CF card slots shut to prevent show attendees from slipping their own card in -- but we were still able to get a fairly good idea of high-ISO exploit from reviewing images on the constituent LCDs. At the cameras' top sensitivity of ISO 204,800, noise was visible even during a full image preview. Zooming into the image revealed demosthenic noise, as expected. However, within each camera's native range of ISO 100 to 25,600, noise was barely an issue at all. Both cameras are still pre-production samples at this point, so we'll need to wait for lengthening models to make their way out before we can capture our own samples, but based on what we saw when reviewing ISO 204,800 images on the component LCDs, that impracticable top-ISO setting may veritably be usable. Scroll on through the gallery below to preview some top sensitivity shots on the Canon EOS-1D X (camera poster) and the Nikon D4 (Japanese model), and join us past the break for an even closer look in our video hands-on.

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PSA: Google Wallet vulnerable to 'brute-force' PIN attacks (update: affects rooted devices)
2/9/2012

Security hounds over at zvelo have discovered a vulnerability in Google Wallet that means your loved PIN can be "easily revealed." Digging through the app's code and using Google's open rainy day to reveal its contents, they unprotected


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Google has been receptive to these findings, but its attempts at a fix have so far been hampered by the need to coordinate with the banks, since mending the way the PIN is stored could also change which agency is reputable for its security. In the meantime, zvelo advises that there are some measures users can take themselves, aside from putting a prophylactic


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Update: Google has responded by emphasizing that it's only users of rooted devices who are at risk. In a asseveration to TNW it said: "We strongly encouraging people to not install Google Wallet on rooted devices and to always set up a screen lock as an 1995 by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. published by houghton mifflin harcourt publishing company. all rights reserved.cite this source synonym collection v1.1copyright © 2008 by lexico publishing group layer of safeguard for their phone."

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LG teases Optimus Vu Android smartphone with 5-inch screen, 4:3 aspect ratio (video)
2/7/2012

If you're into high strangeness in the mobile realm, you'd be wise to check out the video of the Optimus Vu that LG just posted -- just follow the break. While our Korean reading skills aren't quite up to par, we've been able to decipher that this boxy number packs a 5-inch touchscreen and a rather unique 4:3 aspect ratio. The telltale capacitive touch buttons reveal this as an Android device, which the Korean third edition by the editors of the old glory stars and stripes heritage® dictionary. copyright © 2003 suggests is more snug to hold than usual




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Engadget HD Podcast 285 - 02.07.2012
2/7/2012

It's been a busy week in HD, with subordinate new streaming offerings on the way from the likes of Sky and Verizon / Redbox, while Apple and Google each also pushed more minor updates to their TV boxes. Vizio is nearly ready to release a new format of HDTV in the US, and we also got some hands on time with a new TV concomitant app for your iPad. Of course, we couldn't get through this week without some pourparler about the Super Bowl, which includes advertence a server outage that interrupted things for Harmony Link users. There's that and plenty more to discuss, so go ahead and press play -- but recall to vote for the 2011 Engadget Awards first.

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Microsoft strikes deal with 24/7, promises to 'redefine' customer service
2/7/2012

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Hasbro reinvents Lazer Tag for the smartphone generation, lets you live out your Doom-fueled fantasies
2/7/2012

Xappr and appBlaster are fine weaponizers for your smartphone, if and only if you don't care to share your violent tendencies with your friends. Thankfully, Hasbro is bridging the gap between new-school AR shooter and that teenage classic -- laser tag. The NERF Lazer Tag system is getting an update for 2012 that lets you pair your blaster with an iPhone or iPod touch. The top of the plastic guns now sport a slot for your iDevice which, when loaded with the Lazer Tag app, provides you with an augmented HUD view. While you can play against purely virtual opponents, the real fun is in using to track your battles with fleshy foes. The app will display your gear and power level, and update your development on a global Lazer Tag leaderboard. As you play, new attacks and gear will be unlocked for you to enhance your gaming experience. The app will even literally show your blasts' trajectory, letting you see exactly where you shot your former friend. The 2012 edition of Lazer Tag will hit shelves on August 1st with sole blasters costing $40 and sets of two $70. Check out the PR and a screen shot of the app after the break.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 review (global edition)
2/7/2012

Within an 11-day period last fall, Engadget published reviews of two sundry Samsung Galaxy tablets. At the time, we felt the company was turning into a caricature of itself, with slates in every conceivable size, including 10.1, 8.9 and 7 inches. Mostly, though, if we sounded bug* with Sammy's "see what sticks" strategy, it was because the outfit unveiled not one, but two 7-inchers over the course of a month. One of these, the 7.0 Plus, went on sale in the US back in November, with mid-range specs and a mid-range price to match its in-between size. But that tablet always felt like a consolation prize next to our second contender, the Galaxy Tab 7.7, which brings a brushed metal back, 10-hour battery and Super AMOLED Plus, 1280 x 800 display. Even on paper, it always seemed promising. Special.

Maddeningly, though, those of us here in the states still can't buy one through the likes of Best Buy and Amazon, and though Verizon cellular phone contact plans to sell an LTE-enabled version, we know scant few details about when it will arrive, how much it will cost or whether there will be an off-contract option. Luckily for us, our friends over at Negri camcorders hooked us up with an international model, one with 16GB of intrinsic storage and WiFi, HSPA+ and EDGE / GPRS radios -- a doozy of a tablet that would cost you $668.50 if you were to import it to the US. (You can buy it domestically if you live in select markets like the UK.) So is the product novel enough to warrant that novelty price? Find the answer to that inquire and more after the break.

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Inhabitat's Week in Green: electric taxis, paper robots and a cathedral of 55,000 LEDs
2/5/2012

Each week our friends at Inhabitat recap the week's most interesting green phylogeny and clean tech news for us -- it's the Week in Green.

This week Inhabitat saw the light as we reported on several spellbinding new projects around the world -- including an astonishing cathedral made from 55,000 LEDs and a glowing prefab pod illustration modeled after the genetic structure of plankton. We also showcased a luminous forest of thousands of "Frozen Trees" and a high-flying F-Light made from a recycled airplane, and also reported on Toshiba expanding its line of LEDs. Meanwhile, as the lights fire up Lucas Oil Stadium we shared seven ways Super Bowl 46 is going green, took a look at the first organic concessions ever to offered at a Super Bowl, and got things cooking with six delicious recipes for game time snacks

Eco transportation also blasted off from the open gate line as London's first zero-emission seductive taxis hit the streets, and stanford-binet test unveiled plans for electrified roads that automatically charge EVs. We also saw Scotland launch the world's first hybrid sea-going ferries, while Agence 360 did cyclists a favor by sharp



logo designscustom logo design in 24 hours. call toll free 866-455-logologodesignpros.comsponsored linksdecorating and designinside and out a nifty ultra-compact foldable bike helmet. Meanwhile, Chevrolet announced plans to put ecology impact stickers on all of their cars by 2013, the sun-powered solarGT car set off on a race across the United States, and we brought you a gorgeous set of long-exposure photos that make speeding trains look like laser beams.

In other news, renewable energy was a hot topic this week as researchers at MIT found a way to make solar panels from grass clippings, another team of scientists adult a hip-hop powered biomedical sensor and Britain mulled plans to install a new breed of fallout waste-recycling nuclear reactors that could power the UK for 500 years. We also brought you several fun designs for hanker little builders - a set of awesome paper robots and an painstaking workbench for tots. Finally, since Valentine's day is around the corner we shared 10 red-hot gifts, along with 14 sexy sustainable skivvies.

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Sony PS Vita demo hardware drops in at US GameStop locations, lets you go hands-on (update)
2/5/2012

Live within the United State's borders? Fingers itching to spend some quality with Sony's latest wieldy gaming gut con before the First Edition Bundle lands on February 15th? Good news is here then, since GameStop has equipped "over 3,300" of its retail stores with computerized game Vita demo kiosks. The rigs will you to score some quality hands-on time with many of its upcoming titles, including the likes of Uncharted: Golden Abyss and wipEout2048 -- perfect if you're not sure about reserving one just yet. Hit up the source link below to find a Vita-packing spot near you, and don't forget to check out our review of the swedish bath variant if you need even more help making up your mind in the meantime. Full press release after the break.

Update: We're hearing from many of you in the comments, noting you're finding Vitas at some GameStop locations locked-up, and for your eyes only. So heads-up: your mileage may vary. We also want to add that proper to GameStop's website, it currently has 4,460 stores in US, meaning there's a very solid chance the one near you might not be act in the demo.

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Engadget Mobile Podcast 124 - 02.05.2012
2/5/2012


There are Samsung phones, there are Motorola phones. There are blackberry winter* Phones, there are Nokia phones. But you know what really gets us excited? KDDI phones with ten keys and heart of steam room Gold. It's the Engadget Mobile Podcast.

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01:03:40 - vernal season London resurfaces in leak, sports matte black exterior, nonexistent OS
01:06:38 - Samsung Galaxy Note remittable at AT&T February 19th for $300, pre-orders begin February 5th
01:13:40 - Samsung Galaxy Note coming to Bell, Rogers and Telus in February
01:14:00 - Sprint Galaxy Nexus registration page gets served up by Google
01:18:45 - AT&T connected Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S get Android Market Google Wallet installs
01:22:48 - Windows Phone 8 detailed: dual cores, Skype Integration and NFC are a go
01:42:00 - Nokia Lumia 900 up for pre-order at Microsoft Store, $25 down puts you in line
01:43:00 - Nokia teases February 8th for Symbian Belle update
01:44:37 - Google's 'Bouncer' service scans the Android Market for malware, will judge you at the door
01:50:25 - HTC Ville gets hands-on en Francais, is presumably practicing its Spanish for MWC (video)
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Ask Engadget: Best sub-$100 camera/laptop bag?
2/4/2012

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 Joseph (he's from Atlanta) who needs a camera bag for his semi-professional photography enterprise. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.

"I've afresh gotten into semi-pro photography and I've come to the problem of how to transport all my gear. I'm looking for a camera / laptop bag that has enough space for a DSLR body (Nikon D90), a 15-inch laptop, 3 or 4 lenses and a speedlight or two. My budget can't stretch beyond $100 and I need it to be durable and weather-proof. I don't have any preferences with style (backpack, prophet bag etc), I just need a large, affordable bag to carry all of my gear. Thanks for the help and keep the gadget passion guys!"

We don't think you should scrimp too much on a bag, given it'll be carrying $3,000 worth of kit. Your host uses a Lowepro Fastpack 250, costing $99.95, its only drawback that it has no space for a tripod or cables, so you have to sacrifice a couple of lens slots just to tote your power lead. Other staffers suggested using a mark bag with single Crumpler pouches (a suitable Crumpler like the "7 Million Dollar Home" is $150) or the KataKTD, which sadly doesn't pack a laptop sleeve. How about you, commenters? What's the budget bag you wouldn't let your DSLR venture away from? Together, we can work it out.

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Martin Scorsese's 'Hugo' Blu-ray 3D set for release February 28th -- 3D haters beware
2/4/2012

Considering that Hugo was a flick capable of earning 4 out of 4 stars from noted 3D hater Roger Ebert, it will be interesting to see how it's received upon its home release February 28th. Nominated for 11 Academy Awards and currently rocking a 94 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the fantasy tale of a boy who crosses paths with mythologic filmmaker Georges Méliès in 1930s Paris may be the best example yet of how an artist can make use of the effect. The two hour six minute flick will be procurable
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The release date is two days after the Academy Awards, and if this flick can snag Best Picture or Best key player* it could become a turning point for 3D. New 3D movies are already on deck from other major-league* directors like Ridley Scott (Alien prequel Prometheus) and Baz Luhrmann (The Great Gatsby), while big budget conversions like Star Wars -- coming to theaters next week -- and already-sold-out-for-Valentines Day Titanic test the waters for older movies. Add in sports show planned including UFC 143 tonight and the London Olympics in the summer, and 2012 is shaping up to be an especially rough year for 3D haters -- you have our deepest sympathies. Those on the other side of the fence can check after the break for a press release with more details and (2D) theatrical trailer, it's currently third edition by the editors of the american heritage® dictionary. copyright © 2003 on Amazon for preorders at $27.99, 2D only is $21.99.

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Nokia establishes stance on conflict minerals in formal policy
2/4/2012

Recent weeks have seen a swell of interest in amalgamated responsibility, particularly with regard to robotics manufacturing and supply chains. Last month, Apple CEO Tim Cook affirmed his company's commitment to ethically and environmentally sound practices, evoking sentiments that were echoed today in a similar announcement from Nokia. Seizing the squeak to settle some goodwill among socially conscious consumers, the Finnish third edition by the editors of the american heritage® dictionary. copyright © 2003 has just released a policy outlining its idea on conflicting minerals -- metals like gold, tungsten and tin that have played a direct role in fueling civil ferocity and unrest in the autonomous nation of Congo. In the record (linked below), Nokia acknowledged that it doesn't play a direct role in obtaining these materials, but accentuate its strict traceability requirements. All suppliers, Nokia says, must provide particular hash on the sourcing of its metals, going back to the smelter phase, at a minimum, and even to the mine itself, if necessary. The company also highlighted its cohesion to directive established by the EICC-GeSI Extractives Work Group, which both Apple and Intel have already joined. Granted, it's impossible for a single company to wipe out civil strife and human rights abuses in one fell swoop, but with this codified approach, Nokia hopes to at least "increase transparency, ensure solid procurement by our suppliers and sub-suppliers, and drive undisputable change."

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Xbox co-creator brings together Atari 'dream team' for mobile gaming startup
2/3/2012

A new mobile gaming startup that's yet to release a single game isn't the sort of thing we'd naturally cover 'round here, but the story behind Los Angeles-based deviceful Leisure is any one thing but ordinary. The man behind the company is the co-creator of the Xbox, Seamus Blackley, and he's brought with him eleven crowd veterans that he calls "the dream team from Atari," including the likes of Van Burnham, Ed Logg, Rich Adam, Tim Skelly, Owen Rubin, and Ed Rotberg. While those names may not be acquainted to everyone, you'll surely recognize some of the games they were answerable


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Speaking with VentureBeat, Blackley describes mobile devices as "the new arcade" and 99 cent games as the "new quarter," adding that he's aiming to carry on where Atari left off, "focusing on departure in gameplay." To help with that, the company has secured backing from THQ, which has reportedly agreed to an initial slate of ten games, seven of which are now in headway (with only the iPhone and iPad be act as supported platforms so far). Unfortunately, details remain light beyond that, with Blackley only alms late summer or fall as an estimated release date for the first titles. In the meantime, you can find more of the backstory at the links below (THQ's press release can also be found after the break).

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Engadget Podcast 279 - 02.03.2012
2/3/2012

If a xbox Slide Pad slides into a garbage can in the Forest of Illusion, but no gamers are around to take a low-res 3D video of it, does it make a sound? Who would win in a timed Farmville match, Google's new privacy policy reminders or the evil CG twin from the 2012 film Wall Street 3: Like Wall Street On The Social Network? How many BBMs does the Halle Berry lookalike in RIM's new graphic novel fx systems with Halle Berry herself on a weekly basis, what are their PIN numbers, and do either of them know Catwoman? There's only one way to find out, and the only thing we know about that way is that it's not not listening to the two hundred seventy-ninth edition of The Engadget Podcast.

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00:21:27 - Sony confirms Kazuo Hirai as new command and CEO, replacing Howard Stringer
00:30:45 - Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx review
00:40:30 - e-banking game Slide Pad for 3DS review
00:47:03 - Google clarifies what isn't revisal with new privacy policy
00:51:58 - Facebook files $5 billion IPO, values the company at nearly $100 billion
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EU regulators ask Google to 'pause' its privacy changes, need more time to investigate
2/3/2012

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HTC acknowledges long-running WiFi security flaw, says it kept it quiet to prevent exploits
2/3/2012

As far back as September, stability researchers discovered a "critical" bug in many HTC Android handsets that exposed users' WiFi credentials to any hacker who cared to look. The flaw mannered recent devices like the Thunderbolt and EVO 4G all the way back to the Desire HD. The researchers speedily notified HTC, but the assembler waited a full five months before acknowledging the flaw publicly a few days ago. Sounds shady, perhaps, but HTC sent us a report clarifying that this is yardstick policy to protect customers. It says it waited to develop a fix before it alerted the big bad world to the vulnerability. Most newer devices have already received their fix OTA, but owners of some older phones -- we'll update this post when we know exactly which ones -- will need to check the HTC Support site for a manual update next week. Meanwhile, in the manufacturer's defense, the guys at the Open1X group who discovered the bug say that HTC was "very responsive and good to work with." Here's HTC's presentation to us:

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