Nokia’s devices business may be being bought over by Microsoft, but this doesn’t mean its hardware manufacturing has slowed down. The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has passed a Nokia tablet that is expected to run on the Windows operating system, Engadget reports , confirming earlier rumors that Nokia is making a Windows RT tablet.
The device, known as the Rx-114, supports LTE bands 2, 4, 5, 13 and 17, as well as the HSPA+ and GSM/EDGE frequencies — which means it should work on the three major US carriers AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile.
Given that Nokia World will be held in Abu Dhabi on October 22, it is likely that the tablet may surface then.
➤ Nokia tablet gets approved by the FCC with AT&T and Verizon LTE [Engadget]
Headline image credit: Stefan Puchner via AFP/Getty Images , screenshot via FCC document
Microsoft offers $100 towards an Xbox One if you trade in your PS3 or Xbox 360
Microsoft last year offered to buy your iPad for up to $200 towards the purchase of a Surface tablet, and then expanded the deal to the iPhone, BlackBerry devices, as well as Android phones and tablets. Now the company is moving onto consoles (as spotted by WinBeta ): if you bring in your PS3, Xbox 360 S, or Xbox 360 E, you’ll receive $100 of Microsoft retail store credit.
Before you rush off to take advantage, here is the fine print, including the fact that this is all about buying Microsoft’s latest console (we’ve highlighted the important parts):
All in all, if you’re looking to replace your old console, this is worth considering if you don’t want to go through the hassle of selling your old console. To take advantage of this offer, you’ll want to find your store (US and Canada only), and click on the purple banner labeled “Get $100 of store credit.” The deal is valid until March 2, 2014.
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The EX¹ rapid 3D circuit board printer launches on Kickstarter today aiming to raise $30,000
The Cartesian Co . has launched its EX¹ circuit board printer project on Kickstarter today aiming to raise $30,000 in 30 days.
The device, its engineering student creators say, will transform product prototyping in the same way that 3D printers have made things possible that previously seemed inconceivable.
Although very much like a 3D printer, the EX¹ has been designed to only print circuit boards. To achieve this is uses two inkjet cartridges and prints onto a substrate (base material) in the same way as a desktop printer. However, it’s not quite like your home printer.
“Instead of ink the EX¹ lays down two chemicals that mix together and produce silver nano particles, leaving a silver image on the substrate. The EX¹ can print on both conventional circuit board materials and various types of plastic, glass, wood, ceramic, silicone and even fabric and paper.
The ability to print flexible circuits on such a variety of different surfaces means that people can be more creative and experimental with electronics than ever before,” the company explained in a statement.
The printer itself is capable of printing an area around 17.5cm x 8cm and weighs around 6KG when loaded with cartridges.
With just five ‘super early bird’ kits available at $899 and just 20 ‘early bird’ kits priced at $1,199 (both scheduled to arrive in July 2014), you’ll need to move fast if you want to get in on this one at the ground floor. The next tier, ‘Printer Kit’, is priced at $1,499 and is scheduled to arrive from September next year.
➤ Cartesian Co EX¹ [Kickstarter]