Engadget RSS Feed http://www.engadget.com Engadget http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif Engadget http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2013 AOL Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Star Wars Blu-ray to get a 'most impressive' announcement at CES from Vader, Fox & Panasonic]]> http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/star-wars-blu-ray-to-get-a-most-impressive-announcement-at-ces/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/star-wars-blu-ray-to-get-a-most-impressive-announcement-at-ces/ http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/star-wars-blu-ray-to-get-a-most-impressive-announcement-at-ces/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments Seeing that Lucas & Co. already announced that the Star Wars series would be coming to Blu-ray we're not exactly sure what will be announced on Thursday at Panasonic's CES booth -- please, please, please don't say it's another Avatar-style two year pack-in exclusive -- but the invite promises it will be most impressive. Darth Vader and a number of Stormtroopers will be on hand and you know we'll be ready to pass all information revealed onto you (given the parties involved we're leaning towards some news about a home release of the 3D converted flicks), even if it's just that ol' George has decided to release the prequels ahead of the original trilogy.

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]]> blu-raybreaking newsBreakingNewscesces 2011ces2011darth vaderDarthVaderfoxpanasonicstar warsStarWars Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:30:00 -0500 21|19786607 <![CDATA[Luke, I am your smartphone (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/luke-i-am-your-smartphone-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/luke-i-am-your-smartphone-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/26/luke-i-am-your-smartphone-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments NTT DoCoMo recently launched the Samsung Galaxy S in the Japanese market and now we've come to discover that it's chosen a very forceful personality to represent the product to its discerning audience. Darth "roundabound" Vader has been starring in the carrier's latest round of "always with you" ads, wherein he serves as a (sort of) human representation of the phone, thus lending some anthropomorphic qualities to the cold slab of technology awaiting you in the shops. This whole outlandish idea really shouldn't work, but somehow it does -- we want a little Vader in our lives too now. Video after the break.

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]]> adadsadvertadvertisingandroidcommercialdark sideDarkSidedarth vaderDarthVaderdocomoendorsementgalaxy sGalaxySntt docomoNttDocomosamsungstar warsStarWarsvadervideo Fri, 26 Nov 2010 07:04:00 -0500 21|19734069 <![CDATA[TomTom strikes back with Darth Vader voice pack (video)]]> http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/tomtom-strikes-back-with-darth-vader-voice-pack-video/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/tomtom-strikes-back-with-darth-vader-voice-pack-video/ http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/06/tomtom-strikes-back-with-darth-vader-voice-pack-video/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments We guess TomTom was listening when we said it had to respond to Nokia's Own Voice app for custom turn-by-turn navigation instructions, as the Dutch company has announced a new Darth Vader voice pack. Following in the footsteps of such luminaries as Homer Simpson and Burt Reynolds, the Sith Lord has contributed his vocal stylings to the cause of guiding the lost and confused down the right path. Though it wasn't without hiccups -- check out the video after the break for the recording session -- the pack is now complete and ready for download, provided you have $13 handy to smooth the transaction. Yoda, C3PO and Han Solo packs are set to follow in the coming months. May the farce be with you.

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]]> darth vaderDarthVadergpsnavigationsatnavstar warsStarWarstomtomturn-by-turnvadervideovoice instructionsvoice navigationvoice packVoiceInstructionsVoiceNavigationVoicePack Thu, 06 May 2010 03:28:00 -0400 21|19466706 <![CDATA[Nao performs Star Wars homage, scores mad geek cred]]> http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/11/nao-performs-star-wars-homage-scores-mad-geek-cred/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/11/nao-performs-star-wars-homage-scores-mad-geek-cred/ http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/11/nao-performs-star-wars-homage-scores-mad-geek-cred/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments While we're still busy thinking up legitimate uses for a humanoid robot, Aldebaran Robotics keeps finding newer and zanier ways to play with its Nao. The latest is a pre-programmed Star Wars routine that should have all you aging loyalists positively moist with glee, and even includes a terrific R2D2 impersonation that is not to be missed. Past the break, you shall find it. Oh, and as to real world uses, there are further videos of Nao reading out your emails and doing balancing acts, which may be found at the source link.

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]]> aldebaranaldebaran roboticsAldebaranRoboticsbotc-3podarth vaderDarthVaderhomagehumanoidhumanoid robotHumanoidRobotjapannaoosakaosaka universityOsakaUniversityr2d2robotrobotsstar warsStarWars Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:37:00 -0500 21|19274730 <![CDATA[Darth 64 mega-mod results in portable N64 that breathes funny]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/darth-64-mega-mod-results-in-portable-n64-that-breathes-funny/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/darth-64-mega-mod-results-in-portable-n64-that-breathes-funny/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/17/darth-64-mega-mod-results-in-portable-n64-that-breathes-funny/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
We wouldn't go so far as to say that the apprentice has become the teacher, but over three years after modder extraordinaire Benjamin Heckendorn crafted his very own portable Nintendo 64, along comes one of his dedicated followers with another take on things. The Darth 64 is easily one of the most convoluted console hacks we've ever seen, utilizing bits and pieces from an N64, PSOne, GameCube and a Lazer Doodle. Somehow or another, hailrazer was able to actually make those seemingly unrelated components work together to form a "handheld" N64 console -- one that's battery powered, no less. Tap the read link for lots more construction pics, and don't forget to bow down upon entering.

[Via NintendoWiiFanboy]

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]]> ben heckBenHeckconsoledarthdarth 64darth vaderDarth64DarthVaderhackmodnintendonintendo 64Nintendo64portable n64PortableN64 Wed, 17 Sep 2008 08:56:00 -0400 21|1316511 <![CDATA[Video: Darth Vader and R2D2 hubs fulfill your dork destiny]]> http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/27/video-darth-vader-usb-hub-fulfills-your-dork-destiny/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/27/video-darth-vader-usb-hub-fulfills-your-dork-destiny/ http://www.engadget.com/2008/06/27/video-darth-vader-usb-hub-fulfills-your-dork-destiny/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
Put down that Lego nerd, it's time to give your (only?) other interest a poke. Meet the $68 animatronic Darth Vader and R2D2 USB hubs. Just stuff a USB Princess Leia into Darth's neck and watch the dark lord's eyes glow red as he scans side-to-side for the pretentious scowls of your contemptuous co-workers. Sounds effects? Oh you betcha, listen in after the break.

[Via Oh Gizmo!]

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]]> darth vaderDarthVaderhubr2d2star warsStarWarsusbusb hubUsbHubvideo Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:47:00 -0400 21|1238435 <![CDATA[Sony's Darth Vader PSP-2000 hits stores today]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/sonys-darth-vader-psp-2000-hits-stores-today/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/sonys-darth-vader-psp-2000-hits-stores-today/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/10/09/sonys-darth-vader-psp-2000-hits-stores-today/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
If you've been looking to jump into PSP land for personal reasons, perhaps are looking to upgrade to a new PSP-2000 "slim," consider yourself a Star Wars fanboy, or maybe just like white things, the new Darth Vader PSP could be just the ticket. The limited edition unit should be on store shelves today, but only comes as part of a $199 bundle which includes the new Star Wars Battlefront game. Of course, we're guessing most people willing to track down a PSP with Darth Vader's likeness silkscreened on the back aren't going to balk at playing a little bit of Battlefront now and then. And if paying money for things isn't really your style, you can always try your luck over at our sister site Joystiq, since they're giving away five of these bundles to some lucky readers.

Read - Playstation Blog's announcement
Read - Joystiq's giveaway

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]]> darth vaderDarthVaderpsppsp litepsp-2000PspLitesonystar warsStarWars Tue, 09 Oct 2007 13:11:00 -0400 21|1009079 <![CDATA[Darth Vader children's laptop for your little Sith Lord]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/18/darth-vader-childrens-laptop-for-your-little-sith-lord/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/18/darth-vader-childrens-laptop-for-your-little-sith-lord/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/07/18/darth-vader-childrens-laptop-for-your-little-sith-lord/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
If you're like us, you want to encourage your children to harness the power of the Dark side and use The Force for their twisted, megalomaniacal schemes, but you also want them to learn something while doing it. Luckily Oregon Scientific understands your plight, and has delivered the Darth Vader laptop to help. Of course, calling it a laptop is a little misleading -- it's more like a Speak & Spell with a glowing lightsaber stylus and accompanying sound effects, but with 50 games for training "reflexes, typing and rhythm," at least it will keep Palpatine Jr. out of your hair.

[Via Tech Digest]

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]]> darth vaderDarthVaderlaptoporegon scientificOregonScientifictoys Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:39:00 -0400 21|944062 <![CDATA[How to deal wth cell users in theaters, Darth Vader edition]]> http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/04/how-to-deal-wth-cell-users-in-theaters-darth-vader-edition/?utm_medium=feed&utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_campaign=Engadget http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/04/how-to-deal-wth-cell-users-in-theaters-darth-vader-edition/ http://www.engadget.com/2007/05/04/how-to-deal-wth-cell-users-in-theaters-darth-vader-edition/?utm_source=Feed_Classic&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Engadget#comments
"If you only knew the power of the Dark Side." Sometimes we really wish we could bust out this line, replete with authentic Darth evil voice for that clown that hoofs your seat or answers a call during a film. Well, Lucasfilm has given the world a taste of how that scenario could well play out at a recent screening of Star Wars for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The following trailer rolled before the feature and made us all grin a you-get-em-Darth type of grin. Have a peek after the break.

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