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MTV on demand launches in the UK, now everyone’s got a ‘banker’ for those cold nights
May 4th
If you, or your kids, wish to view the dionysian exploits of Newcastle’s finest at any hour of the day, then you’re in luck. MTV has unveiled an online on-demand service in the UK that will allow you to binge-watch Geordie Shore and other shows of its ilk for a modest fee. £2 (.20) will buy you 24 hours access, while £3 (.80) will provide a full week of delightfully low-brow programming. Given the adult nature of MTV’s oeuvre, only those 16-and-over will be eligible to access the service, but be warned — it’s charged via your monthly cellphone bill, so keep it a safe distance from the rugrats.
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Audi, GM, others unite on 20-minute EV charging standard for green drivers in a rush
May 4th
Fast-charging an EV isn’t new in itself, but deciding on a standard for it is. Which is why we’re glad to hear that Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Porsche and Volkswagen have all agreed to a common format for their EV charging ports, the not-very-elegantly-titled DC Fast Charging with a Combined Charging System. Together, the automakers are promising a consistent way to power up a car within 15 to 20 minutes, all without breaking a current Type 1 AC charging implementation. The new format will be demoed at the Electric Vehicle Symposium 26 in Los Angeles starting May 6. Just be aware that your first-generation Focus Electric won’t be certain to use the newly universal technology: the first cars to tout the new plug won’t be at dealerships until 2013, and the European vehicle association ACEA is only guaranteeing that charging stations on the continent will be using the DC Fast Charging system by 2017. Check after the break for a further look at the port.
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CFC backtracks on Slim’s near-billion dollar fine in Mexico, lays out other terms and conditions
May 3rd
The ongoing kerfuffle between Mexico’s Federal Competition Commission and Carlos Slim’s America Movil (Telcel’s parent company) took a drastic turn earlier today. According to the CFC, a deal has been reached with Slim’s telecom outfit that, among other things, will revoke the 11,989,000,000 pesos fine (about billion dollars) imposed back in 2011. That being said, the wealthiest man on the globe isn’t completely off the hook, as America Movil’s been given five new demands that must be adhered to. Among these are reducing the current per-minute interconnection rates from .95 to .36 pesos, sharing the Telcel waves with other companies in the country and routinely providing the CFC with extensive details to prove the aforementioned requirements are being followed. Should America Movil not live up to its end of the deal, the Mexican regulator could hit Carlos Slim & Co. with a fine of up to eight percent of Telcel’s annual revenue — which, needless to say, is a heck of a lot of cash.
CFC backtracks on Slim’s near-billion dollar fine in Mexico, lays out other terms and conditions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 22:24:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Poll: What do you think of the new Samsung Galaxy S III?
May 3rd
Now that the rumors are behind us, what do you think of the newest member of the Samsung Galaxy family? Are you picking it up on day one? Grabbing another device like the HTC One X or current Galaxy Nexus? Let us know in the comments after you take the poll.
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Samsung Galaxy S III wrap-up
May 3rd
So, it’s time to take down the decorations, remove that party hat and sweep up the confetti (you can clear the unfinished drinks in the morning). As Earl’s Court in London echoes with the hollow sound of empty plastic champagne flutes and half-eaten canapes, the rest of the tech world gives a sigh of relief. The Samsung Galaxy S III is here. Was it what you expected? If you haven’t yet decided, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. After all the months of anticipation, cryptic clues and teasing it’s understandable that you might be feel a little bit spent. That’s why we’re going to carry you over the finish line, by providing you with a fireman’s lift of all things GS3. We’ve collected together all the links to tonight’s main stories, along with a little reminder of the route we took to get here. So forget about the post-party hangover for now, and do the walk of shame past the break for the round-up.
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Samsung Galaxy S III Release Dates
May 3rd
Now that Samsung has unveiled the new Galaxy S III, the focus now is on the release dates. At today’s event in London, they announced the Samsung Galaxy S III release date for Europe is May 29th. This will be followed by other countries in June. Samsung did not provide a concrete US release date, other then to say it would be launched this summer as part of the world tour.
When it does launch in the US, the S III will be support 4G LTE. Here are the full Samsung Galaxy S II specs. No carriers were announced today. Given the previous Galaxy, it wouldn’t be surprising to see every major US carrier involved, given the flagship phone status of the S III. Given the Verizon logs of a few days ago, there has been widespread speculation that big red gets this phone.
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