UK pay TV service Sky has just announced its quarterly results, and despite adding 100,000 subscribers as well as notching its “highest ever first-half adjusted operating profit” it will launch a new internet TV service, available to anyone in the country with a broadband connection. Sky describes the new service as being aimed at the 13 million UK households who don’t currently subscribe to pay TV, with access available via “PC, laptop, tablet, smartphone, games console or connected TV.” Initially, the service will offer Sky Movies on demand joined by sports and entertainment options later, with access based on either monthly unlimited subscription or “pay-as-you-go” pricing. As far as the company’s basic services, it will continue to develop its existing Sky Go product for standard pay-TV subscribers and zeebox iPad companion app, although this seems to initially be a worth competitor for things like Lovefilm and recent UK entrant Netflix. We have plenty of questions about what it will offer cord-cutters and cord-nevers in the UK when it launches in the first half of this year, we should find out more on the earnings call shortly. Until then, hit the PDF link for more detailed financial breakdowns, or check out the IPTV service press release after the break.

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Sky will launch an internet based TV service in the UK in the first half of 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Continue reading Microsoft: UK Retailer ‘sold 94,000 counterfeit copies of Windows’

Microsoft: UK Retailer ‘sold 94,000 counterfeit copies of Windows’ originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 04 Jan 2012 06:17:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Apple reportedly swapping recalled iPod nanos for 6G counterparts; you have yours? originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 20 Dec 2011 22:50:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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You may recall that last week we had a cheeky peek at Lenovo’s upcoming tabletphone, and now our brethren at Engadget Chinese are actually touching one in Beijing! Dubbed the IdeaTab S2005 aka LePad S2005 in China, this Android 2.3.5 slate packs a 5-inch 800 x 480 LTPS display with 178-degree viewing angle (but same resolution as the Dell Streak 5′s LCD, sadly), a Qualcomm dual-core 1.2GHz chip, 1GB RAM, a five megapixel 1080p imager on the back, a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera and a 1,680mAh battery. In terms of connectivity and expansion we have a micro-USB port, micro-HDMI port and HSPA+ radio (so it’s ready for China Unicom’s network). All of this is packaged in a 9.95mm-thick body, weighing a total of 198g. Just as thick as the Streak 5 but lighter, even with the slightly larger battery capacity.

There aren’t any prices just yet, but given that this device is entering the Chinese market in two days’ time, it won’t be a long wait for those obessed with tabletphones (and speaking of which, it’s rather odd that Lenovo’s marketing this as a tablet rather than a phone). Stay tuned for our hands-on photos.

Lenovo launches IdeaTab S2005 (aka LePad S2005), a 5-inch Gingerbread tabletphone originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 Nov 2011 02:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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There’s been plenty of speculation about what the future holds for HP and its Personal Systems Group — a group that CEO Leo Apotheker seemed intent to shed — but the crew now led by CEO Meg Whitman has just confirmed that division is staying home, where it belongs. Meg says the company “objectively evaluated” the idea of spinning PSG off but decided that keeping it in-house is “right for customers and partners, right for shareholders, and right for employees.” Or, maybe her reserve wasn’t met. Either way, the press release after the break goes on to confirm that the board believes PSG will continue to “drive profitable growth” in these challenging times. Maybe good ‘ol Leo was right when he said “You still need larger machines to handle heavy-duty tasks.” Heavy indeed.

Update: Oh, and in case you had any doubts, HP is actually going to use Windows 8 (when available) to make its tablets appealing. And now you know.

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HP will keep PC division, hope alive originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Samsung confirms Ice Cream Sandwich event on October 19 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We just got some very, very sad news. Steve Jobs has passed away. As confirmed on Apple’s site, Mr. Jobs has died at the age of 56 after recently stepping down from the position of CEO and naming Tim Cook his successor. Steve has had a profound effect on the world of technology, both at Apple and through his many other endeavors. Our thoughts go out to his family.

Update: All Things D has posted a memo sent out by Tim Cook to Apple employees stating that there will be an internal celebration to honor Steve’s life soon. Those words can be found after the break, along with statements from Apple’s Board of Directors, his family, and Bill Gates.

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Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple, has passed away at 56 originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 05 Oct 2011 19:41:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Looks like the Galaxy Tab 10.1 might finally have some real competition on its hands, with Toshiba announcing the AT200 tablet — which we’ve been hearing rumors about for the past few days. It’s a 10.1-inch Android tablet that measures in at just 7.7mm thick — that’s nearly a full mm thinner than the Samsung. The 10.1-inch LCD is 1,280 x 800 and is powered by a TI OMAP 4430 processor at 1.2GHz that can be paired by up to 64GB of memory — augmented by microSD. There’s a five megapixel webcam around back, a two megapixel shooter facing forward, and up to eight hours of battery life is promised. What hasn’t been promised is a price or a release date, but we’re told it’ll ship sometime before the end of the year.

There’s another picture after the break, plus full details in the press release. We’ll be back with full hands-on when possible.

Continue reading Toshiba announces AT200 tablet, 10.1-inch display and only 7.7mm thick

Toshiba announces AT200 tablet, 10.1-inch display and only 7.7mm thick originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:20:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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A major development out of Cupertino: Apple CEO Steve Jobs has stepped down, the board naming Tim Cook as his replacement. The company said “Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company.”

Steve himself published the following letter:

I have always said if there ever came a day when I could no longer meet my duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO, I would be the first to let you know. Unfortunately, that day has come.

I hereby resign as CEO of Apple. I would like to serve, if the Board sees fit, as Chairman of the Board, director and Apple employee.

As far as my successor goes, I strongly recommend that we execute our succession plan and name Tim Cook as CEO of Apple.

I believe Apple’s brightest and most innovative days are ahead of it. And I look forward to watching and contributing to its success in a new role.

I have made some of the best friends of my life at Apple, and I thank you all for the many years of being able to work alongside you.

Steve

Apple has confirmed that Jobs will stay on as Chairman. Full details in the PR after the break.

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Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Motorola Mobility’s total commitment to Android has created a natural fit for our two companies. Together, we will create amazing user experiences that supercharge the entire Android ecosystem for the benefit of consumers, partners and developers. I look forward to welcoming Motorolans to our family of Googlers.

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Google acquiring Motorola Mobility originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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