FreedomPop's pay-as-you-go data service launches in beta, offering 500MB of free WiMAX per month

It was almost a year ago that we first heard about FreedomPop, a startup built on the manifesto that every American (yes, you) should have access to free wireless broadband. Ten months later, the pay-as-you-go service is launching in beta, with "free" meaning 500MB of data per month. For the time being, the touted 4G service will come courtesy of Clearwire's WiMAX network, but FreedomPop says it will switch to Sprint's LTE spectrum sometime in early 2013. In the meantime, though, you can expect speeds anywhere between 4 and 10 Mbps down, and 1 to 2 Mbps up.










Engadget , FreedomPop's pay-as-you-go data service launches in beta, offering 500MB of free WiMAX per month, FreedomPop's pay-as-you-go data service launches in beta, offering 500MB of free WiMAX per month

ZTE Engage cleared to land at Cricket on October 2nd for $250

We recently caught first sight of the ZTE Engage at a press event in New York, but while Cricket was more than happy to let us play with its latest smartphone, the carrier stopped short of providing us with its pricing or arrival date. All of that changed this afternoon, as we now know that the ZTE Engage will become available on October 2nd with a no-contract price of $250. As a quick refresher, the handset will feature a near-stock Android 4.0 environment and a Snapdragon S2 SoC with a CPU that's clocked at 1.4GHz.

Engadget , ZTE Engage cleared to land at Cricket on October 2nd for $250, ZTE Engage cleared to land at Cricket on October 2nd for $250

Nokia Releases Asha 308, Asha 309 Handsets in Emerging Markets

“If you can't beat ‘em, join ‘em.” That's what the saying goes. But in the case of Nokia surviving in the tough mobile phone market, it sounds like, “If you can't beat them, find another niche.” With Nokia taking a beating trying to compete against the like of the iPhone and Samsung in the tough smartphone market, it has actually done well in trying to continue making its presence felt in emerging markets where the high end smartphones are not that popular. This is where Nokia is introducing its new addition to its Asha line of phones, the Asha 308 and the Asha 309.

Gadget.com , Nokia Releases Asha 308, Asha 309 Handsets in Emerging Markets, Nokia Releases Asha 308, Asha 309 Handsets in Emerging Markets

BlackBerry's new Dev Alpha B handset runs BB10, we go hands-on

BlackBerry's Dev Alpha handset proved to be quite the popular item when it was revealed earlier this year. It was so popular, in fact, that the company ran through the 5,000 it constructed in short order. So, it had to build a whole new batch of developer handsets to meet the demand, and thus was the Dev Alpha B born. We got our mitts on this new bit of kit and had a chance to see how it handled RIM's latest incarnation of BB10, so join us after the break for our impressions.






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iPhone 5 hands-on!

At long last, the iPhone 5. We just got our hands on Apple's latest smartphone following its unveiling in San Francisco, and suffice it to say, it's a beautiful thing. Some might say we've been waiting for this moment since October 4th of last year, but another crowd may say that the real next-gen iPhone has been on the burner for much longer. Indeed, this is the first iPhone since June of 2010 to showcase an entirely new design, but it's obvious that Apple's not going to deviate far when it comes to aesthetics.






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Boxee's Early Access program is looking for a few good testers, dangles Cloudee preview

While Boxee's oddly shaped set-top box is still its main claim to fame, it's been testing a cloud-based video hosting / sharing service for several months in closed beta. We got a peek at Cloudee, which could evolve into additional features for the Boxee Box some day, back then but you could get your own peek as Boxee is recruiting new (US-based only, for now) blood for its Early Access program.

Engadget , Boxee's Early Access program is looking for a few good testers, dangles Cloudee preview, Boxee's Early Access program is looking for a few good testers, dangles Cloudee preview

2013 Ford Fusion (video)

Blue Oval Goes All-In On The Family Sedan War With Style and Variety. An Aston Martin Rapide followed us in traffic for nearly 20 minutes immediately after we climbed out of the all-new 2013 Ford Fusion. With the attractive styling of America's latest four-door sedan still very fresh in our mind, we couldn't help but stare as the exotic sedan's distinctive snout filled our rearview mirror. The resemblance was uncanny.

It is no coincidence that Ford's new mid-size sedan shares many styling cues with arguably the world's best-looking four-door sedan – styling motivates sales.










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Toshiba outs Canvio Slim, Canio Desk and Canvio external HDDs in Japan

Here you are the latest Canvio external and portable HDDs from Toshiba. Announced in Japan and in the USA, the new comer is the Canvio Slim. Available in 500GB only and with the support of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0, the Canvio slim come with a 7mm thin thick body and will be available at launch (end of October) in Graphite Black and Silver. The Canvio Desk in the other hand also come with the support of USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 as well as being available in 1 or 2TB.

Akihabara News , Toshiba outs Canvio Slim, Canio Desk and Canvio external HDDs in Japan, Toshiba outs Canvio Slim, Canio Desk and Canvio external HDDs in Japan

iPhone 5 contract prices for UK phone networks revealed (updated)

While Apple had its preorders primed since 8am BST, British carriers have only just unveiled their monthly prices for the newest iPhone. Vodafone will offer it on contracts from £25 per month - with an initial £249 outlay) or free on £47 per month for two years. That free deal will net you a 16GB iPhone 5, with 2GB of data, unlimited texts and voice minutes. On Orange, a 24-month contract at £46 will nab you the same 16GB model for free, with 3GB of data and unlimited calls and texts.

Engadget , iPhone 5 contract prices for UK phone networks revealed (updated), iPhone 5 contract prices for UK phone networks revealed (updated)

Libratone Zipp is the first and only AirPlay speaker that doesn't need a Wi-Fi network

. Apple's (AAPL) wireless AirPlay technology beats Bluetooth for two reasons. First, it can stream audio in uncompressed CD-quality. And second, unlike Bluetooth speakers that only work within 30 feet of a paired device, AirPlay speakers work over Wi-Fi, so distance is not a problem. But what happens when a Wi-Fi network is not available? Libratone's 10.2-inch tall and 4.8-inch wide (diameter) battery-powered Zipp AirPlay speaker is here to solve the problem. Instead of using a router-based Wi-Fi network, it connects to any iOS device, Mac or PC by creating a direct Wi-Fi network using Libratone's PlayDirect technology.




Boy Genius Report , Libratone Zipp is the first and only AirPlay speaker that doesn't need a Wi-Fi network, Libratone Zipp is the first and only AirPlay speaker that doesn't need a Wi-Fi network

Honda confirms Civic Wagon for Europe

Honda CEO Takanobu Ito already confirmed that the Civic Type R will be making a return in 2015, and today at the Paris Motor Show, Honda's European president, Manabu Nishimae, announced another new Civic variant is being added into the mix with a new wagon-style model. Throughout the press release, Honda puts quotation marks over the word wagon, but based on the design sketch, it will indeed have more of a station wagon look to it compared to the current Euro-spec Civic hatchback. Just going off what we can see in Honda's teaser image, the biggest change appears to be the longer, flatter roofline and the more upright D-pillar.

Autoblog , Honda confirms Civic Wagon for Europe, Honda confirms Civic Wagon for Europe

Verizon approves Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

Good news Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 owners on Verizon's network. If you were feeling a little left out given that the WiFi version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 received the Android 4.0 update a while back, well fret not as Verizon has officially announced the Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices. Granted this isn't Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, but we guess an update is better than no update, right. For those wondering, this update will introduce a couple of new features to the tablet along with various improvements as well.

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Popular mobile game Temple Run to be converted into a board game

If you own an iOS or Android device, then chances are you've either played or heard of the popular free running game, Temple Run by Imangi. For those unfamiliar, it's a game where players try to collect as many coins as they can while avoiding obstacles and while trying to run as far as they can. It's a strangely addictive game and is certainly a great way to pass the time while waiting for class to start or waiting for friends on while commuting to your destination. Interestingly it seems that Imangi has teamed up with Spin Master Games and announced that a Temple Run board game will be making its way into stores come 1st of October.

Ubergizmo , Popular mobile game Temple Run to be converted into a board game, Popular mobile game Temple Run to be converted into a board game

Peugeot 208 Type R5 rally car looks fast sitting still

Last week, we were able to bring you all of the details regarding Peugeot's new 208 Type R5 rally car, but there was only a shadowy teaser image with which to illustrate the pre-production rally titan. Thankfully, with our meticulous shooters combing the floor, we now have a good long look at the Peugeot 208 R5, which the French automaker confirms will race next year in series like the Intercontinental Rally Challenge, European Rally Championship and the National Championships.

Autoblog , Peugeot 208 Type R5 rally car looks fast sitting still, Peugeot 208 Type R5 rally car looks fast sitting still

China-bound dual-SIM HTC One ST leaks ahead of announcement

HTC One ST is a dual-SIM smartphone intended for the China Mobile network. It packs a 4.3-inch WVGA display and runs on a 1GHz dual-core processor. The rest of the known specs include a 9.25mm thin profile and 115g of weight. Beats Audio enhancement is also on board.

The One ST is supposed to run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich skinned with HTC Sense 4.0 UI.

There is an NY HTC event coming up on September 19, but we guess this fella will be a topic of another announcement.




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2013 Citroën C3 Picasso exemplifies utility, cubist charm

We Americans are far too self-conscious to widely adopt the immensely utilitarian MPV, opting for bloated, high-riding crossovers. In Europe, on the other hand, vehicles like the Citroen C3 Picasso are optimal for families in towns where the streets were once farm paths. This funky people-mover was first unveiled in 2007 and has gone on to move more than 320,000 units in sales. Citroën brought very little to the table in the way of specs, but from what we can tell, the visual updates are on the subtle side, bringing it more in line with the rest of the French automaker's product offerings.

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