Japan gets official on plans and details for world's fastest maglev

We'd already heard about Central Japan Railway Company's not-so-near-term intentions to deploy a speedy new maglev system in the country, but it looks like it's just now getting official with things, and it's still promising to have it up and running no soo... full story

updated Wed October 03, 2007

iPhone Extreme listed in Apple code -- say it ain't so

We wouldn't figure Apple to be a company that would just slap "Extreme" on the back-end of one of its products (er, so maybe we would), but nevertheless, a strange reference was recently spotted while perusing...

updated Wed October 03, 2007

Chinese PMP knocks off Cingular logo for no apparent reason

You know, sometimes product development can take a long time. A really long time. A really, really long time. Sometimes you slap a Cingular logo on an iPod nano knockoff, expecting to pull in tons of sweet che...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Engadget Mobile scoops new Verizon lineup

Engadget Mobile's got the word on four new Verizon phones headed for a simultaneous launch in the next couple of weeks, so head on over and get the dirt on the new Juke, Pearl, Venus and Voyager before somebod...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

iPhone 1.1.1 "bug" unleashes music over Bluetooth

The iPhone 1.1.1 update has a hidden little surprise for y'all: Bluetooth audio streaming is now available off of your iPhone for whatever you darn please, meaning you can finally listen to music from the phon...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Blog Tang A+ PMP won't write your diary for you

While the Blog Tang A+ seems to fall short in the blogging department, there's plenty to make up for that. Like a 4.3-inch LCD, 30fps "high-def" video and up to 160GB of storage. Codec support is plentiful, in...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

iPhone 1.1.1 to 1.0.2 downgrade instructions released!

Well would you look at that, instructions are now available for downgrading your iPhone from 1.1.1 to 1.0.2. It won't downgrade your baseband, meaning so far you can't re-unlock an iPhone that's been 1.1.1-ifie...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Newman MP4P E350 3.6-inch PMP

Hello Newman, your MP4P E350 video player is looking a little smudgy today, but but we're willing overlook that for your 3.6-inch screen and touch controls. Well, not really, but maybe somebody in China will, ...

updated Mon October 01, 2007

Audio Technica unveils ATH-ESW9 Sovereign Wood Headphones

Audio Technica's no stranger to high-end cans, and we must say, its flagship set for 2007 (its words, not ours) looks mighty sexy. The ATH-ESW9 Sovereign Wood Headphones are crafted from "Japan's finest Hokkai...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Microsoft extends sales of Windows XP till June 2008

Just a week ago, reports were cropping up regarding Microsoft's decision to give Vista Business / Ultimate customers a "downgrade to XP" option amidst complaints over its latest operating system. Now, the Redmo...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Sony teases us with Drive

Sony sure loves to tease, and while the Rolly campaign finally resulted in an actual product, we're still scratchin' our noggins on this one. There's not a lot to go on when looking at the teaser page for the ...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Intel fleshes out 45nm Yorkfield launch details

It's been quite a while since we've heard anything from Intel on the Yorkfield front, but that looks to have changed in a hurry, with the company now busting out a whole slew of specifics on the forthcoming pro...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

How would you change the iPod touch?

Well before the iPhone became anything more than a pipe dream, folks were clamoring for a truly updated iPod -- one that featured more pixels, a widescreen display and wireless capabilities at the very least. ...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Electrobike Pi: the pricey hybrid electric bicycle

Hot on the heels of Matra's MS1 comes yet another human / electric-powered hybrid bike, but Marcus Levison-Hays' Electrobike Pi definitely rocks a more unorthodox design. This blindingly red transporter "combi...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Novatium's $113 netPC offered to internet-deprived MTNL customers

While it's not quite free, folks in India that are having a hard time securing a PC (let alone an internet connection) will soon have another alternative. Reportedly, Novatium's stripped-down ₨4,500 ($113) ne...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

65nm Xbox 360s starting to trickle out?

We've been waiting and waiting, and after months of speculation, a hardware revision, a couple limited editions, and even a new SKU, it looks like Microsoft is finally shipping "Falcon"-equipped Xbox 360s with...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Microsoft's SideWinder gaming mouse gets reviewed

We know, Microsoft's resurrection of the SideWinder brought back fond memories for most us of, but with all the alternatives already out there in the gaming mouse niche, it's going to take a bit more than fuzz...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Discontented iPhone owner sues AT&T, Apple and Steve Jobs

Rather than simply suing Apple, Steve Jobs or AT&T individually, Dongmei Li decided to throw all three under the bus. The suit, which was reportedly filed this week in the United States District Court for t...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Hitachi's new SSD withstands lots of overwrites

Those who live for nothing more than to cram their SSD to the brim with useless data, only to mass delete the bulk of it, rinse, and repeat, we've found the perfect drive for you. Hitachi ULSI Systems Co., a su...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Matra shows off its human / electric-powered MS1 bike

Sure, we've seen all flavors of electric motorcycles over the years, but Matra's iteration takes a slightly different approach. The MS1 looks more like a bicycle and less like a Harley, and it provides commute...

updated Sun September 30, 2007

Seiko Epson, Murata team up on contactless quick charger

Not even a week after startup WiPower boasted about its breakthrough in wireless power, Murata and Seiko Epson have announced plans to "jointly development a non-contact quick charging system." Reportedly, the ...