Linaro member boards get accelerated builds of Android Ice Cream Sandwich

Remember Linaro? How could you forget, right? The non-profit engineering organization that formed back at Computex 2010 has been plugging away for over 1.5 years now, and its most recent development involves everyone’s fav-o-rite build of Android: Ice Cream Sandwich. The company has just released ICS builds supporting accelerated graphics on two of its member’s low cost development boards: the Samsung Origen and ST-Ericsson Snowball. The outfit already displayed videos of Android 4.0.1 running on TI’s PandaBoard and Freescale’s i.MX53, and the accelerated graphics support that has been made available today makes use of the ARM Mali-400 processor. For those unaware, developers are able to create optimized Linux-based devices with the support of Linaro, and if you’re in one of those member groups, you’ll also enjoy DS-5 with Gator and libjpeg-turbo support. Head on past the break for a smattering of videos.

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Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again

We don’t recall seeing Stream TV’s Elocity 3T autostereoscopic 3D TV on shelves after our CES demo last year , but to be fair, we don’t get out much. Not to worry however, as the company will be back at CES 2012, this time touting Ultra-D “next generation 3D without glasses display technology” that it claims will surpass all 3D experiences to date. Lofty claims, but it’s also banking on its tech for realtime 2D-to-3D conversion of any video content, with plans for the brand to reach TVs, converter boxes, tablets, PCs and more. Check out the press release after the break to drink in more hype, we’ll be in line to see what’s real at its press conference January 9th. Continue reading Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

IRL: Spotify, Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 and Oakley’s AP backpack 3.0

Welcome to IRL , an ongoing feature where we talk about the gadgets, apps and toys we’re using in real life and take a second look at products that already got the formal review treatment. In this, our last edition of IRL before worldwide eat-Chinese-food-and-go-to-the-movies day, we’re unpacking our gifts a few days early. Darren replaced his document scanner after his old one went to wherever it is that deceased scanners go, Joe finally settled on a gadget bag stylish enough to go with his skinny jeans and Brian’s given himself the gift of a Spotify premium account. So how’s it going, here in real life? Head past the break to find out. Continue reading IRL: Spotify, Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 and Oakley’s AP backpack 3.0 IRL: Spotify, Fujitsu ScanSnap S1300 and Oakley’s AP backpack 3.0 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 15:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

Tesla confirms Model S pricing and options: $49,900 and up after tax credits

Tesla Motors has talked a fair bit about pricing for its Model S sedan over the past couple of years, but it’s now finally set things in stone. US pricing for the base model will start at $49,900, although that’s only after you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit. As Tesla notes, that’s the very same pricing that the company first promised way back when the car was unveiled in 2009, but it does come with a few trade-offs (more on that later). Opting for that base model will get you 40 kWh battery, along with 19-inch wheels and the 17-inch touchscreen in the dash that’s included on all models. The standard Model S can also be upgraded to a 60kWh or 85kWh package for an extra $10,000 and $20,000, respectively (also including other performance improvements), while the top-of-the-line Model S Performance model starts at $79,900 (also after the tax credit). Somewhat curiously, while that stand-out touchscreen is standard on all models, you’ll have to add the $3,750 tech package if you want built-in navigation and other options like a high definition back-up camera. You can price things out for yourself and check out all of the customizations options at the source link below. Tesla confirms Model S pricing and options: $49,900 and up after tax credits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:42:00 EDT

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Firefox 9 now available, boasts speedier JavaScript handling, Lion optimizations

Internet feeling a bit sluggish recently? Yeah, we get that — but before you sail the malware-laden sea of software that promises to “speed up” your computer, you may want to check out Firefox 9. Mozilla’s latest browser update features a tweak in its Javascript engine that boosts its benchmark performance by over 30 percent — meaning that the new Firefox ought to give script heavy websites a run for their money. In addition to the new Javascript trick, which is called Type Inference, Firefox 9 improves theme integration and swipe navigation for Mac OS X users. Have a need for (javascript) speed? Hit the source links below to get your fix, or simply wait for your browser to auto-update. Firefox 9 now available, boasts speedier JavaScript handling, Lion optimizations originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 01:49:00 EDT.

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Nexus ninjas return in retro game, give you the skills to perform your own epic unboxing

Tiny box destroying shinobi? Old hat. Fourth wall obliterating martial masters? Passe. The future of ninjitsu based phone unboxings will be found in the past: Google’s gone 8-bit. Continuing in its tradition of out doing every possible Nexus unboxing the internet could ever hope to bear, El Goog has crafted a retro beat-’em-up game that puts you in the Nexus ninja’s mask.

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Refresh Roundup: week of December 12, 2011

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy! Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of December 12, 2011 Refresh Roundup: week of December 12, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

Ford’s Focus Electric hits the production line, could be yours in January

After waiting eleven months just to profess your intent , what’s another two before taking delivery of your Focus Electric ? That’s right, electric hatchback lovers, your pre-ordered chariots just went into production and will be rolling out of Ford’s Michigan plant come January. Despite the looming delivery, the automaker has yet to reveal its official range. AutoBlog Green muses that with its 23-kWh pack it’ll probably be good for about 70 miles — comparable to its slightly cheaper competition, the Nissan Leaf , which eked out 73 miles from its 24-kWh juice box in official testing. Will Ford spill the beans before CES 2012? Definitively maybe , but in the meantime hit the source to see a bevy of snaps from the production line — go on, with some luck it might just be yours. Ford’s Focus Electric hits the production line, could be yours in January originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 18 Dec 2011 08:25:00 EDT.

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GSM Galaxy Nexus 4.0.2 update rolls out, matches its cousin on Verizon

After the Verizon LTE Galaxy Nexus finally appeared and was (almost) immediately updated yesterday , it enjoyed the briefest of possible periods as the highest official Android version available. Now, owners of GSM-equipped Galaxy Nexus phones are getting the same bundle of tweaks shoved their way in a quick 8.7MB download. Of course, even these pure(r) Nexus phones are still slightly behind the bleeding edge represented by v4.0.3, which was unveiled earlier today and almost simultaneously made available on the Nexus S — isn’t Android great? GSM Galaxy Nexus 4.0.2 update rolls out, matches its cousin on Verizon originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

CPU Wars and c-Jump: the nerdiest card and board games ever

Board games and card games are kind of dorky to begin with. And there are plenty of titles out there that hold a special place in the heart of the nerd (just ask one about Settlers of Catan ). But, there is a line, a line which even the nerdiest amongst us might not care to cross. For example, c-Jump — a board game that teaches the basics of programming. Some of the spaces you’ll land on in the course of your journey down the mountain include “goto jump;” and “switch (x) {“. Then there’s CPU Wars, for the three people out there that think Magic: The Gathering is too mainstream.

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