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The first keynote of the week is a doozy. We've got Gary Flood from MasterCard, Patrick Riordan president of Cellcom and Joe Kennedy the CEO of Pandora. Not too shabby. But, the big fish in this four person pond is clearly FCC chairman Julius Genachowski. The chief regulator of the wireless industry here in the US will be taking to the stage to talk... well, we're not entirely sure. But, if the topic of spectrum doesn't come up, we'll be quite surprised.

May 7, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

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Ain't no party like a Genachowski party, cause a Genachowski party don't stop. So long as you've got the spectrum and bandwidth to keep your your Niki and the Dove Pandora station bumpin'. The festivities here at CTIA Wireless 2012 in New Orleans are already underway, unofficially, but the true fun really kicks off tomorrow with a keynote from FCC chairman Julius Genachowski. The event will also feature appearances from Gary Flood of MasterCard, Joe Kennedy (the president of Pandora) and Cellcom CEO Patrick Riordan. What's the topic du jour? You'll just have to check back here at the time listed below to find out.

May 8, 2012 10:30 AM EDT

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Tired of walking from room to room, bringing your Entourage with you via your minty fresh Dish Hopper? Well, now you can sit down, relax and enjoy a hot cup of your favorite tunes from the same box. Dish has introduced the popular Pandora music service into its Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR System. So, you'll be able to pull up tracks, create playlists and all the usual recommendation delights you've come to expect from the personal radio service. We'd normally make Pandora's Box about this time, but we're already knee deep in the Jane's Addiction back catalog...

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Dish adds Pandora to Hopper Whole-Home DVR system originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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D-Link releases budget-priced MovieNite streaming media player originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 10 Apr 2012 14:53:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer adds two new Elite receivers to its 2012 lineup originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 03 Apr 2012 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've seen Pioneer stuff its VSX line with 3D and Bluetooth goodness in the past; now, the Japanese outfit is unveiling its 2012 AV receivers portfolio in an attempt to widen its offerings. Starting with the lower-end models, the VSX-522 and VSX-822 are both packing 5.1 surround audio, while the main difference between the two is the lack of AirPlay and Bluetooth on the former. If you are, however, looking to go the premium route, you can snag the VSX-1022 or the top of the line Pioneer VSX-1122 , which will get you 7.1 sound, DLNA, as well as 1080p upscaling. All good for your ears? Ready up your wallet, as you'll have to drop anywhere from $249 to $599 if you want to add one of these to your setup.

Gallery: Pioneer VSX press shots

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Pioneer launches its 2012 VSX AV receivers lineup, available now starting at $249 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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It looks like DirecTV's got more than just college hoops on the brain: it's just announced a new hook up with Pandora. The newly minted agreement will let you access your favorite tunes via DirecTV's fresh 1080p guide on connected HD DVRs -- and, yes it's free. Additionally, you'll be able to search for artists, songs and browse through different genres, as well as set up jam stations to your liking. Those of you interested in blasting Boyz II Men playlists from your DVR, can do so by simply hitting that Menu button (on your oversized remote) and heading over to the Extras section where the musical goodies await you.

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HTC updates Beats Audio, makes it work with any third-party app originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 26 Feb 2012 16:10:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Remember the Pandora? Back when the likes of the PS Vita and the Nintendo 3DS remained conceptual sketches in top secret bunkers, this open-source handheld paired up a clamshell form factor with analogue game controls, a QWERTY keyboard and a dream. It's been a slow-burning dream; last time we heard from the OpenPandora project, it had managed a limited (premium-priced) run, with manufacturing hobbled by problems. But, like its namesake, there was always hope and fans of the platform ponied up around half a million euros to bring the four-year-old project back to life. It's now set to go into full production next month with a new manufacturer, but unfortunately the same specs. While the 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen sparkled a few years earlier, it's now being supplanted by what we're getting on our smartphones. However, those tempted by an open source OS, a battery life of over ten hours and a very faithful fanbase, can stake their claim to one at the source below. We've got our fingers crossed for you.

Update: The creators got in touch to add that these incoming Pandoras will have 512MB of RAM, and a revised verions of the OMAP3. The processor can also be overclocked to 800MHz -- apparently enough to run PSX titles, emulator fans.

Pandora handheld approaches full production next month, never gave up hope originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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  • C Spire announced this week that it's launching the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. The device is currently available for purchase for $50 with a two-year commitment and after a $50 mail-in rebate. [AndroidCentral]
  • Images and specs of Philips' first Android device, the W920, surfaced this week, and its spec sheet doesn't look very good: Froyo, a 1GHz Qualcomm QSD8250 CPU, 512MB of RAM, a 4.3-inch WVGA display, a 5MP camera, 10.5mm thin frame and it has a 1,280mAh battery. The fun part is the rumored price tag: £400 ($627). [LandofDroid]
  • Ting is a new Sprint MVNO that'll launch mid-2012. It'll be prepaid and use a bump-up and bump-down model for pricing -- in other words, going over your minutes will just bump you into the next higher plan, while using fewer minutes can bump you to a lower plan. [Cnet]
  • Another prepaid provider in the news this week is PrepaYd Wireless, which launched this week. It offers a "Y Pay More" plan that will give you unlimited talk, text and 3G data for $40 per month. If you don't need data, you can get all-you-can-eat talk and text for $35. Much like Ting, PrepaYd Wireless utilizes the Sprint network. [MobileTechNews]
  • If you use a BlackBerry OS 7 device on AT&T, the carrier is offering you two free months of BBM Music. Normally you need to pay $5 a month to store 50 songs. [Crackberry]
  • While we're on the subject of BlackBerry phones, Twitter for BlackBerry just got updated to version 2.1 and now offers multi-account support. In addition to being able to view up to five accounts in the same feed, it also includes the ability to tweet one thing to more than one account simultaneously. [BlackBerry]
  • Pandora and Windows Phone may never mix well, but at least the radio service can be enjoyed now through an unofficial Pandora app called MetroRadio. It's free, and is finally available in the Windows Phone Marketplace. [WPCentral]

Mobile Miscellany: week of December 5, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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"Rdio, Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody -- there are way too many streaming music services out there begging for my money. Which is the one I should spring for? I live in the US, but would love for whatever I choose to work when I travel internationally, if that's possible. Trying to keep it up under $10 per month, and looking for a large library and nice mobile compatibility. Thanks!"

So, streamers -- what's your go-to service? Tried a few of 'em? Let us know which you prefer, and why, down in comments below.

Ask Engadget: best streaming music solution? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 29 Oct 2011 22:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandora rolls out HTML5 redesign to everyone, drops 40 hour listening cap originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>html5internet radioInternetRadiomusic streamingMusicStreamingpandoraPandora RadioPandoraRadioredesignrevampWed, 21 Sep 2011 11:24:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandora's song-finding flair comes to Spotify, IHeartRadio via separate initiatives]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/pandoras-song-finding-flair-comes-to-spotify-iheartradio-via-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/pandoras-song-finding-flair-comes-to-spotify-iheartradio-via-s/http://www.engadget.com/2011/09/12/pandoras-song-finding-flair-comes-to-spotify-iheartradio-via-s/#comments Ruh roh. That's the sound emanating from Pandora's stock price, which has taken a serious beating in the wake of two separate announcements in the past week. First off, Clear Channel and Echo Nest have teamed up to produce a self-proclaimed "Pandora killer," with a new technology enabling IHeartRadio users to build out customized radio stations right on the app. As you'd expect, folks will be able to construct a custom playlist "based off the selection of a single seed song or artist, both online and on mobile phones," and it'll be featured when the app relaunches in beta form this week. In related news, Echo Nest has also concocted a Pandora-esque streaming radio feature for use in the Spotify app; it's a gem called Echofi, and if you surf down to the source link, you'll be able to give it a whirl. Type in a single artist, mash go, and watch as Spotify is launched and related music is spun until you decide you've heard enough. Here's to competition... right?

Continue reading Pandora's song-finding flair comes to Spotify, IHeartRadio via separate initiatives

Pandora's song-finding flair comes to Spotify, IHeartRadio via separate initiatives originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 12:50:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control

AirPlay-enabled Music Tap systems touted by Pioneer, free us from living room control originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pandora connects to Sony's in-dash receivers, adds iOS, Android and BlackBerry support

Pandora connects to Sony's in-dash receivers, adds iOS, Android and BlackBerry support originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Insignia TVs with TiVo's UI

Continue reading Best Buy launches Insignia connected TVs with DVR-less TiVo

Best Buy launches Insignia connected TVs with DVR-less TiVo originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:01:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Two years after launching the FiOS TV app store, Verizon is bringing Pandora music streaming (already on TiVo and a number of other connected devices) to its HD set-top boxes and DVRs. California, Texas and Virginia customers are the first to get access with more markets due "in the coming months". If you love your customized John Mayer station but aren't excited about navigating the menus with a TV remote you'll be happy to know Pandora, like other FiOS apps, is also controllable via the FiOS Mobile Remote app on many phones. Check out the launch video for a few more details, but we figure once you get past "it's Pandora, on your TV" all the necessary details have been explained. Our only complaint? Pandora is so 2009, we're all about Spotify, Google Music and Turntable.fm now.

Continue reading Pandora music streaming comes to FiOS TV set-top boxes

Pandora music streaming comes to FiOS TV set-top boxes originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The timing could have been more ideal, of course. A day after the announcement, Spotify quickly grabbed the attention of those following the online music industry by formally launching in the US. It's important to note right off the bat, however, that these two services are not really direct competitors, in spite of how some might spin it. Spotify is an all-you-can eat subscription service, making it more akin to the likes of a Rhapsody and Napster. Pandora, on the other hand, is built largely around passive music discovery. You log-in, you enter an artist, and you let the music come to you. This redesign takes that ease of use to a whole new level. Check out our impressions below.

Gallery: Pandora redesign hands-on

Pandora redesign hands-on

Continue reading Pandora Radio's HTML5 redesign hands-on

Pandora Radio's HTML5 redesign hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandora ditches Flash, opens up the HTML5 box for redesign originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:09:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Pioneer AppRadio Hands-on

Continue reading Pioneer AppRadio hands-on (updated with video!)

Pioneer AppRadio hands-on (updated with video!) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 25 May 2011 20:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Gallery: Comcast Xfinity Spectrum DVR hands-on


[Thanks, Mark van der Linden]

Continue reading Comcast's next generation Xfinity Spectrum DVR shows off quad tuners, new menu and apps

Comcast's next generation Xfinity Spectrum DVR shows off quad tuners, new menu and apps originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 20 May 2011 16:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Unsurprisingly, competition is mighty fierce -- consumers have options for user-made radio stations, on-demand streaming content, and cloud-based multimedia. But if you've been hearing the word on the street, Apple and Google could soon make their way onto the scene by offering streaming music options of their own. Almost everything these two tech giants touch turns to gold (emphasis on almost -- we don't think Ping and Buzz built the best reputations), so there's reason to believe that these oft-rumored services will become automatic front-runners the day they're released. Head on past the break to see some of the lucky / unlucky contestants planning to give Google and Apple a run for their (near-limitless) money, replete with a breakdown of what they offer and how hard they hit the wallet.

Continue reading Streaming music breakdown: how Google Music and iCloud will impact today's options

Streaming music breakdown: how Google Music and iCloud will impact today's options originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 06 May 2011 12:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Pandora gets a case of the giggles, now offers comedy stations

Pandora gets a case of the giggles, now offers comedy stations originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 May 2011 04:23:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pioneer AppRadio brings apps, iPhone connectivity to your dash originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 29 Apr 2011 03:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Buick, GMC getting IntelliLink smartphone connectivity

Buick, GMC getting IntelliLink smartphone connectivity originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 21 Apr 2011 01:39:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Pandora mobile app found to be sending birth date, gender and location information to ad servers originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appmobile appsMobileAppspandorapersonalpersonal informationPersonalInformationprivacysecurityThu, 07 Apr 2011 19:02:00 EST<![CDATA[Federal prosecutors investigating Pandora, other smartphone apps over privacy concerns]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/federal-prosecutors-investigating-pandora-other-smartphone-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/federal-prosecutors-investigating-pandora-other-smartphone-apps/http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/04/federal-prosecutors-investigating-pandora-other-smartphone-apps/#commentsApps collecting users' information without their knowledge may not be anything new, but it's not everyday we see things rise to the level of Federal Grand Jury investigation. That happened today, however, with Federal prosecutors in New Jersey launching a probe to determine whether smartphone apps have been collecting personal information like an individual's location without being suitably up front about it. So far only Pandora and one independent developer have come forward and said they've received subpoenas, but Pandora says it believes the probe is an industry-wide one, and that it is "not a specific target of the investigation." As the Wall Street Journal notes, the investigation is also still only in the early stages and may well not result in any actual charges, but it seems to be extending beyond just the app makers themselves. A "person familiar with the matter" has told the Wall Street Journal that both Apple and Google have been asked to provide information on the apps and app makers in question, although neither is commenting on the matter publicly at the moment.

Federal prosecutors investigating Pandora, other smartphone apps over privacy concerns originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 22:56:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Logitech Revue gets a Google TV v1.3 update too, WMA support for everyone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 Mar 2011 23:49:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Fresh off a resounding victory over mankind, IBM's Watson researcher David Gondek joins Josh and Paul for a breakdown of Watson's Jeopardy domination and an in-depth conversation about machine-learning, artificial intelligence, human-computer interaction, and the meaning of love. Last up, Josh, Paul, and Nilay bust out the Motorola Atrix 4G and break down the week in news, including Nokia's Windows Phone announcement, the rise of Honeycomb tablets, and everything worth talking about from Mobile World Congress.

This is one you absolutely should not miss. What are you waiting for? Watch it now! Hit up the video stream after the break or download the show in HD below!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Special guests: Micky Bly, David Gondek
Produced and Directed by: Chad Mumm
Executive Producer: Joshua Fruhlinger
Edited by: Danny Madden
Music by: Note!
Visuals by: Batsly Adams
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Continue reading The Engadget Show - 018: GM's Micky Bly, Watson researcher David Gondek, EN-V demo, Atrix 4G

The Engadget Show - 018: GM's Micky Bly, Watson researcher David Gondek, EN-V demo, Atrix 4G originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 18 Feb 2011 17:34:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>atrixbatsly adamsBatslyAdamschevroletdavid gondekDavidGondeken-vengadget showengadgetshowengadgetshowcastgmibmibm watsonIbmWatsonjeopardymicky blyMickyBlymobile world congress 2011MobileWorldCongress2011motorola atrixmotorola atrix 4gMotorolaAtrixMotorolaAtrix4gMWC 2011Mwc2011mylinknotepandorapowermatthe engadget showtheengadgetshowtheengadgetshowcastvideowatsonFri, 18 Feb 2011 17:34:00 EST<![CDATA[OpenPandora begins 'private' sales, fast-track your open-source gaming handheld for an extra $150]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/openpandora-begins-private-sales-fast-track-your-open-source/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/openpandora-begins-private-sales-fast-track-your-open-source/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/27/openpandora-begins-private-sales-fast-track-your-open-source/#comments What with all the excitement about Sony's quad-core handheld and Nintendo's autostereoscopic screen, we have to say, we nearly forgot about the open-source Pandora handheld slowly but assuredly shipping from the UK. Well, we've got some bittersweet news to share, and here it goes: you can now purchase a Pandora for $500, and have it ship within a week. What's bitter about that? Because normally you pay $350 and get put on the pre-order waiting list. That extra $150 sounds like quite the surcharge, but it's an option if you simply can't wait for your number to come up, and OpenPandora chief Craig Rothwell tweets that some portion of those monies will help support the project. Still, those extra units have to come from somewhere, and if you've been standing in line for months, we imagine you won't happy to hear that some rich kid can just swoop in and buy your Pandora out from under you without a care in the world.

OpenPandora begins 'private' sales, fast-track your open-source gaming handheld for an extra $150 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Jan 2011 21:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>capitalismCraig RothwellCraigRothwellfast trackfast-trackFastTrackgaminggaming handheldGamingHandheldhandheldopen sourceopenpandoraOpenSourcepandorapandora handheldPandoraHandheldsupply and demandSupplyAndDemandThu, 27 Jan 2011 21:29:00 EST<![CDATA[Pandora for Mini Connected and SYNC AppLink now available for iPhone]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/pandora-for-mini-connected-and-sync-applink-now-available/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/pandora-for-mini-connected-and-sync-applink-now-available/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/25/pandora-for-mini-connected-and-sync-applink-now-available/#commentsPandora for Mini Connected now available for streaming to your ride The Mini Connected app finally hit the App Store back in December, enabling those with suitably equipped little German/British autos to connect their iPhones and iPods and do what nature intended. Well, everything nature intended except for streaming Pandora. Now that solemn right is a possibility too, with the latest version of Pandora available in iTunes. Update that, plug your iPhone into your Mini, and you can get your stream on, just like we did at CES. However, if you're more of a domestics guy or gal you don't have to feel left out, because this new version supports Ford's SYNC AppLink as well. And, yes, we had some quality hands-on time with that, too.

Pandora for Mini Connected and SYNC AppLink now available for iPhone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 25 Jan 2011 10:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Other brands may view networked fridges as the key to going green, but it seems Samsung is more interested in letting users access Pandora or tweet while grabbing a snack. At least that's the impression we got from its staff while playing with the RF4289 fridge at CES, which the brand touts is the first of its kind to feature integrated WiFi. To be fair the unit provides a few pragmatic features too like the ability to view Google calendars, check the weather, download recipes from Epicurious, or leave digital notes -- though we'd have been more impressed by functions such as remote temperature adjustment or food spoilage alerts. We also found that the stainless steel exterior made reading the 8-inch LCD touchscreen screen difficult from more than a few feet away. Otherwise, further details on the software and definite pricing are nonexistent at this point, but we do know the appliance will be available to cutting-edge Canadians sometime in May. For more details check out shots of the UI in the gallery below, and hit up Samsung's vague press release after the break.

Gallery: Samsung Wi-Fi-enabled RF4289 fridge

Continue reading Samsung WiFi-enabled RF4289 fridge cools, eats and tweets; we go hands-on

Samsung WiFi-enabled RF4289 fridge cools, eats and tweets; we go hands-on originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 12 Jan 2011 22:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>applianceappliancesappscesces 2011ces2011connected homeConnectedHomeepicuriousEpicurious.comfridgegoogle calendarGoogleCalendarhands-onInternetpandorarefrigeratorrefrigeratorsRF4289samsungSamsung RF4289SamsungRf4289smart appliancesmart appliancesSmartApplianceSmartAppliancestwitterwi-fiwifiWed, 12 Jan 2011 22:04:00 EST<![CDATA[Mini Cooper Connected with Pandora drive-on]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/mini-cooper-connected-with-pandora-drive-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/mini-cooper-connected-with-pandora-drive-on/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/07/mini-cooper-connected-with-pandora-drive-on/#comments Pandora founder and chief strategy officer Tim Westergren just rolled up to our CES trailer in the new Mini Cooper Countryman with Mini Connected, which features integration with Pandora's iOS app when an IPhone is plugged in. Once you plug the phone in and switch to the app, Connected takes over and you navigate and control Pandora using the Mini's rotary jog dial -- BMW doesn't want you to mess with the phone while driving, so the iPhone essentially serves as a 3G modem. The Connected interface is quite clean -- it's definitely more user-friendly than the BMW iDrive system from whence it sprang -- and we were jamming along to 32Kbps Pandora streams in no time. That's a little better than FM quality, and the Pandora app does a little buffering so any gaps or blips in signal are smoothed over. Phone calls are handled by the Mini's Bluetooth system, so Pandora fades out when a call comes in, and fades back in when you hang up. It's definitely slick -- and Pandora is actually just the first Connected app to launch, with more iOS apps from Mini's partners due to come in the future. Video and PR after the break.

Gallery: Mini Cooper Countryman with Pandora integration drive-on

Continue reading Mini Cooper Connected with Pandora drive-on

Mini Cooper Connected with Pandora drive-on originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 07 Jan 2011 16:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>cesces 2011ces2011coopercooper countrymanCooperCountrymandrive ondrive-onDriveOnhands-oninfomaticsiosiphoneminimini connectedmini coopermini cooper countrymanMiniConnectedMiniCooperMiniCooperCountrymanpandorasmartphone integrationSmartphoneIntegrationTelematicsTim WestergrenTimWestergrenvideoFri, 07 Jan 2011 16:45:00 EST<![CDATA[Pioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine Pandora-enabled head units]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pioneer-reminds-us-that-the-future-is-here-with-nine-pandora-ena/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pioneer-reminds-us-that-the-future-is-here-with-nine-pandora-ena/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/05/pioneer-reminds-us-that-the-future-is-here-with-nine-pandora-ena/#commentsPioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine internet-enabled head units With some dark moodlighting and a little bit of chill electronica, Pioneer has unveiled what it believes to be the next step in in-car infotainment, and thank goodness it entails smartphone integration -- what the company calls "the ideal personal device." But, they say that ideal device is less-so in the car, so it's time for some smarter head units. 9 Pioneer models available in 2011 will be compatible with Pandora, the cheapest costing just $150 -- but that's a catch: they only work with the iPhone.

Yes, if you're among the Apple devotees you'll be able to stream radio directly through the head unit, with the higher-end units, the AVH-P3300BT, AVH-P4300DVD and AVH-P6300BT, having a large enough display to do album art and song information and whatnot. The AVH-P4300DVD and AVH-P6300BT are top of the line, with 7-inch touchscreens -- and MSRPs at $500 and $700. Full details on all the models are in the PR below -- or feel free to look at the pretty pictures.

Gallery: Pioneer Pandora head units

Continue reading Pioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine Pandora-enabled head units

Pioneer reminds us that the future is here with nine Pandora-enabled head units originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:57:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appleAVH-P3300BTAVH-P4300DVDAVH-P6300BTcesces 2011ces2011featurefeaturedfeaturesiphonepandorapioneerpioneer electronicsPioneerElectronicsWed, 05 Jan 2011 16:57:00 EST<![CDATA[Toyota Entune in-car infotainment system interfaces with your smartphone, does everything but drive]]>http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/toyota-entune-in-car-infotainment-system-interfaces-with-your-sm/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/toyota-entune-in-car-infotainment-system-interfaces-with-your-sm/http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/04/toyota-entune-in-car-infotainment-system-interfaces-with-your-sm/#comments Ford and Microsoft have been all over the smartphone-car integration scene with their SYNC system, but now it's Toyota's turn. The outfit is launching a major initiative here at CES to make your vehicle more than just a mode of transportation, with the Entune infotainment system offering Bluetooth, a host of mobile apps and the ability to read-back and replay text messages. Entune is expected to launch as an option on "select models" later this year, with featured apps including Bing, iheartradio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable and Pandora, not to mention location-based services such as personalized traffic, fuel prices, stock alerts, weather reports and sports scores. It'll rely on voice commands and in-vehicle controls, enabling users to be informed and empowered while traveling. Aside from giving motorists the ability to reserve a table as they're en route to an eatery and order a movie ticket for later, it's also a fully-featured entertainment center -- you'll get access to HD Radio, a CD player, USB connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming. Best of all, the entire setup is firmware upgradable via OTA updates, so the risk of obsolesce is lessened a good bit. We're hoping to get some hands-on time with an Entune-equipped whip here on the show floor, and we'll be sure to share our impressions just as soon as we do. For now, feel free to get a closer look in the gallery below and the video after the break.

Gallery: Toyota Entune in-car infotainment system

Continue reading Toyota Entune in-car infotainment system interfaces with your smartphone, does everything but drive

Toyota Entune in-car infotainment system interfaces with your smartphone, does everything but drive originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 04 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appsbingbluetoothcesces 2011Ces2011entunehd radioHdRadioiheartradioin-carin-car entertainmentIn-carEntertainmentinfotainmentopentablepandoratoyotavideoTue, 04 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Grace Digital adds color displays on new Solo Touch, Bravado X, and Mondo WiFi radios]]>http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/grace-digital-adds-color-displays-on-new-solo-touch-bravado-x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/grace-digital-adds-color-displays-on-new-solo-touch-bravado-x/http://www.engadget.com/2010/12/30/grace-digital-adds-color-displays-on-new-solo-touch-bravado-x/#comments
 Can't say we had the best of times with Grace Digital's Allegro, but the dawning of a new year means the dawning of a new effort. Three efforts, in this case. Poised for an official unveiling next week at CES, the outfit's new trio of internet radios have all been upgraded with color displays. Up first is the Solo Touch, a $249.99 device with an expansive 4.3-inch touchpanel, bundled remote, Ethernet connection, RCA outputs and a headphone jack. Stepping down a notch, there's the Bravado X ($179.99), which offers a 2.7-inch color display, RCA in / out and a USB connector. Finally, the $169.99 Mondo packs a 3.5-inch color display, a full-on alarm clock (with snooze!) and a USB port of its own. The whole lot can be controlled via a free iPhone app, and they're each capable of tuning into iheartradio, Pandora, Sirius XM, WeatherBug, CBS Radio, MP3Tunes and more. Now, off to Vegas to see if those user interface quirks have been cleared up...

Continue reading Grace Digital adds color displays on new Solo Touch, Bravado X, and Mondo WiFi radios

Grace Digital adds color displays on new Solo Touch, Bravado X, and Mondo WiFi radios originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 30 Dec 2010 06:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Just got an Android phone? The best apps, accessories, and tips

Just got an Android phone? The best apps, accessories, and tips originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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