Gogo gets the green light to provide in-flight WiFi over Canada

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/gogo-in-flight-wifi-canada/

Folks over in the US of A have been utilizing Gogo's up-in-the-air wireless amenities for quite some time now, which isn't something we can say about our dear neighbors from The Great White North -- unless, of course, you count the company's current Aircell's Gogo Biz service. That said, Gogo's finally received the go-ahead to bring its in-flight WiFi goods to both commercial and business planes that are traveling within Canada and cross-border to the States, allowing the internet provider to deliver "seamless service" all-around. According to Gogo, the network will be fully operational by the end of next year, with the company assuring fellow Canadians that they, too, can "soon experience the same technology that has a proven track record of performance and reliability in the U.S." Hit the PR below to delve into the formal nitty-gritty.

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Sphero gets a firmware upgrade and new apps, we get another look at its Augmented Reality Engine (video)

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/sphero-firmware-upgrade-new-apps-augmented-reality/

You remember Sphero, right? Last we checked in with its creators from Orbotix at E3, the $130 robotic ball was getting ready to act as a 3D controller and the guide point for an Augmented Reality Engine. This week, along with the release of a firmware upgrade, a few new free apps have been released, including two that'll let you use that 3D controller functionality. Better yet, Orbotix has given us a sneak peek at the progress it's made on the AGR since we last checked it out. Join us past the break if you're curious to find out more.

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Mild-mannered Samsung Galaxy S II update brings Isis mobile payment support

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/t-mobile-gs-ii-isis-update/

Mobile payments, those made from a phone and typically via NFC, haven't exactly had a huge impact on the average American consumer just yet, but look past that and you'll see a battle is brewing. Google had been making the most noise, with its Google Wallet, but today the competing service Isis just launched its first proper salvo. The T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S II is currently receiving an OTA update (T989UVLH1) that, among a few other tweaks, enables support for Isis NFC payments, making it the first such device on the market. Many more are inbound from AT&T and Verizon as well, setting the stage for an epic virtual currency battle that only the peaceniks at the Mobile Payments Committee stand a chance of mitigating.

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Mild-mannered Samsung Galaxy S II update brings Isis mobile payment support originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:37:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AMD FX-4130 delivers 3.8GHz quad-core on a budget, A-Series chips get even cheaper

Source: http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/28/amd-fx-4130-delivers-3-8ghz-quad-core-on-a-budget/

If you're building a starter desktop to get ready for school, you'll be glad to know that AMD is squeaking just a little more value for the dollar out of its processors. The new quad-core FX-4130 takes a 200MHz hop forward from its predecessor to a 3.8GHz base speed, and ramps up to 3.9GHz if it's feeling frisky. While it's thirstier than the earlier FX-4100 at 125W of maximum power draw, the unlocked chip's $112 retail cost is a potential sweet spot for those tailoring a system to a strict price. Anyone willing to trade overclocking support for yet more of a savings will be glad to know that AMD has been slashing the prices of its Fusion-based A-Series chips at the same time: the across-the-board cuts bring even the 2.9GHz A8-3850 down to $91. No breaks exist here for the performance crowd, alas, but AMD's new proposition might be just the excuse needed to build that budget Windows 8 PC.

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Water Powered Nano Rockets Can Safely Explore the Human Body [Science]

Source: http://gizmodo.com/5938437/water-powered-nano-rockets-can-safely-explore-the-human-body

The idea of targeting a specific part of the human body with a microscopic rocket carrying a payload of medication has been tossed around for a while. And working nano-sized rockets have already been created, the only problem is that they're powered by chemicals like hydrogen peroxide which will do more harm than good for a patient.

But a team of researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a new kind of micromotor made of an aluminum-gallium alloy that's propelled by hydrogen gas produced by a chemical reaction between the aluminum and water. In pure H2O the rockets—which measure in at a mere 20 micrometers in diameter—can travel as fast as three millimeters per second. But that speed is reduced in denser salt solutions or blood. And while the chemical reaction that propels it is safe for humans, the rocket itself isn't as it dissolves away less than a minute later. So while the Tylenollo 11 isn't ready for launch just yet, this is an important step towards making this technology a viable tool.

[C&EN via Slashdot]

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