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PS3 crashes into Bravia TV at 50 MPH for fun and profit (video) {Engadget}
Oct 21st 2009 5:58AM @seriousam7
If you're that bothered, why not call the language American instead of English? If you're going to use the word "English" which, last time I checked, was because it originated from England, then try to spell correctly.
Whilst you're at it, sort out your bloody date format. Month before day? WTF is that all about?
Microsoft confirms MyPhone, invite-only beta coming to MWC {Engadget}
Feb 7th 2009 5:26PM Actually, I think you'll find Mobical did it first.
RED making "Big Change" announcement on December 3rd {Engadget}
Nov 25th 2008 7:19AM Well Engadget is already Art Lebedev's marketing pawn, so why not add RED to the list?
Official RED Scarlet and EPIC pics are sure to induce drool [Updated with OMG] {Engadget}
Nov 13th 2008 4:00AM Dear Engadget.
It's 2008. Please update your gallery code so we don't need a full page refresh when navigating through images. Google "ajax" for help.
Thank you
UK comes together on mobile micropayments {Engadget}
Sep 3rd 2007 3:27PM Ha ha ha - so they've *finally* managed to launch this over-complicated piece of junk?
Firstly, each service provider has a different way of charging - so you'll probably still get the reverse-billed text messages from most operators (although sometimes these will have the "invisible" flag set so they won't pop up a notification).
Secondly, you'll be charged WAP data rates for ploughing through the many mandated checkout pages - a charge which is anything but cheap in the UK (and I'm looking specifically at you O2...)
From a Content Provider's point of view it's also rubbish for two reasons: end users can opt-out of supplying their mobile number (there are secure intermediaries who won't pass it on) so bang goes your marketing plan. Also the charges are higher in order to cover all the infrastructure and development that had to be put in place in order to get this system.
What's easier? Texting "ring10" to 81234 or opening your WAP browser (if it's even configured) enter the WAP site address of the store, browse for the ringtone you were after, browse through the PayForIt WAP pages and finally get an SMS with a WAP Push link to the content?!
Mental, completely mental.
UK comes together on mobile micropayments {Engadget Mobile}
Sep 3rd 2007 3:08PM Ha ha ha - so they've *finally* managed to launch this over-complicated piece of junk?
Firstly, each service provider has a different way of charging - so you'll probably still get the reverse-billed text messages from most operators (although sometimes these will have the "invisible" flag set so they won't pop up a notification).
Secondly, you'll be charged WAP data rates for ploughing through the many mandated checkout pages - a charge which is anything but cheap in the UK (and I'm looking specifically at you O2...)
From a Content Provider's point of view it's also rubbish for two reasons: end users can opt-out of supplying their mobile number (there are secure intermediaries who won't pass it on) so bang goes your marketing plan. Also the charges are higher in order to cover all the infrastructure and development that had to be put in place in order to get this system.
What's easier? Texting "ring10" to 81234 or opening your WAP browser (if it's even configured) enter the WAP site address of the store, browse for the ringtone you were after, browse through the PayForIt WAP pages and finally get an SMS with a WAP Push link to the content?!
Mental, completely mental.
Apple picks O2 for UK, T-Mobile for Germany? {Engadget Mobile}
Jul 5th 2007 3:45AM Errr... wait. You've created a petition so that a company the size of Apple doesn't make a huge commercial mistake? A petition? Do you not think they just *might* have some professional marketing guys in the UK? I'll answer that for you: yes, they do. I know one of them - he came from a mobile phone industry background.
They're clearly aiming for the Blackberry market. That's never really taken off in the UK because Java games and MMS are HUGE. The iPhone supports neither at time of writing - and *that's* what is going to wreck it's commercial chances, not which rip-off data technology it happens to use.
Engadget Mobile relaunches! {Engadget}
May 22nd 2007 10:59AM All looks the same as an RSS feed on Netvibes ;-)
TV standby buttons to be outlawed {Engadget}
Jul 14th 2006 1:03PM errr.. for "entery" read "energy" o_O
TV standby buttons to be outlawed {Engadget}
Jul 14th 2006 1:01PM There seems to be an awful lot of confusion about this issue. The single biggest waste of entery at the moment is TV keeping the CRT warmed up in standby mode for a "quick start" function. An IR receiver circuit uses no more than 10mW scanning for IR signals. What the government are (rightly!) trying to do is introduce legislation that will LIMIT the amount of power a device in standby mode can use.
Another example: what exactly is the point of having a continuously on standby LED? Press the remote ON, nothing happens, walk to the TV. Not hard, is it? If people want to act dumb and leave the TV on 24/7 I'm sure they'll grow bored of rebelling as soon as the first bill drops onto the door mat!
I fully support trying to reduce energy use - and am astounded by the attitudes on here of those who clearly aren't.
