Sqigle's Earl tablet brings Android to the wilderness with e-paper, solar power

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="copy post-body" dir="ltr" itemprop="text" style="text-align: left;"> <div class="image-container" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="Sqigle's Earl tablet brings Android to outdoor trekkers with epaper, solar power" data-src-height="442" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/earl-tablet.jpg" /></div>Although there's no dearth of rugged tablets, most are still built on the assumption that civilization is close at hand. Sqigle, however, suggests that its upcoming Earl tablet could work even if there's no civilization left. The new, crowdfunded Android 4.1 slate centers on a light-up, 6-inch e-paper screen that both extends the battery life to 20 hours and makes the 5 hours of solar-powered recharging sound reasonable -- theoretically, Earl never needs to see a wall outlet. It's also built to do as much as possible without leaning on either WiFi or a PC. Along with both analog and digital radio, the design should incorporate ANT+ sensor support and preloaded topographical maps. The project isn't ideally timed for outdoorsy types when it's expected to reach backers in the late summer, but the $249 advance price is low enough that it might justify a camping trip in the fall.<br /> </div></div>

Sqigle's Earl tablet brings Android to the wilderness with e-paper, solar power

Although there's no dearth of rugged tablets, most are still built on the assumption that civilization is close at hand. Sqigle, howe...

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Insert Coin: Dash charts your car data live, with gauges and a dashcam

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <em>In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please<span> </span>send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line.</em></div><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Insert Coin Drive with Dash charts car data live, with gauges and dashcams video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/insert-coin-drive-with-dash-2.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> We've seen a few stabs at smartphone-enhanced car diagnostics as of late, but many good solutions like Automatic Link and Delphi's Vehicle Diagnostics are primarily useful after you've parked. The upcoming Dash OBD-II adapter is certainly up to that side of the job, telling a Bluetooth-connected iOS device (and eventually, Android) about your car's problems and estimating fuel costs based on the gas tank's levels. Where it stands out is its usefulness while on the road: the custom app offers custom live gauges, including a Green-Meter for ideal fuel economy that you won't usually find in a real instrument cluster. There's even a dashcam mode that overlays travel details on captured video, whether it's to support insurance claims or just to immortalize a drive through the back country.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> If the Dash approach sounds intriguing, you'll be glad to hear that the contribution tiers are simple. Drivers who want their own Dash can pledge $69 if they live in the US, or $20 more if they're in Canada; adding another $51 to either pledge bundles a second model for two-car households. Both the mobile app and a web-based logging service will be free. Those who donate should get their units in October if Dash makes its $750,000 goal, although eager adopters willing to spend $150 on a beta tester's tier should get a not-quite-finished example in July. Hit the source link if you'd like your car's data to be more of a constant companion.</div></div>

Insert Coin: Dash charts your car data live, with gauges and a dashcam

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a ...

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Insert Coin: New Challengers winner Ziphius backstage at Expand

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Insert Coin: New Challengers winner Ziphius backstage at Expand (video)" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/ziphius-1363569186.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Now that our Insert Coin: New Challengers contestants had duked it out and the judges have made their decision, we have a winner: Ziphius. Not only did the bot win $20,000 thanks to deliberation by our judges, but it came home with our $5,000 reader's choice prize too. Victorious and $25,000 richer, the brains behind the aquatic drone joined us backstage to chat about their project. For the full interview, check out our video after the break.</div></div><iframe frameborder="0" height="349" id="viddler-5c97c942" mozallowfullscreen="true" src="//www.viddler.com/embed/5c97c942/?f=1&offset=0&autoplay=0&secret=68906798&disablebranding=0&view_secret=68906798" webkitallowfullscreen="true" width="545"></iframe></div>

Insert Coin: New Challengers winner Ziphius backstage at Expand

  Now that our Insert Coin: New Challengers contestants had duked it out and the judges have made their decision, we have a winner: Ziphius....

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Breathometer lets phone users keep alcohol in check from a keychain (video)

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Breathometer lets Android and iPhone users keep their alcohol in check from a keychain video" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/breathometer-iphone.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Who knew that smartphone owners were suddenly such temperate drinkers? Just days after Alcohoot unveiled its take on a phone-friendly breathalyzer, Breathometer is here with its own way to watch our tipsiness. The namesake, FDA-approved gadget will plug into the headphone jack of an Android or iOS device and warn if our blood is too alcohol-rich, all while staying small enough to fit on a keychain. Plans are underway to eventually let soused users hail a taxi from the native app. The Breathometer won't be available until we're at the height of summer party season, but it should be cheap enough to eliminate any excuses: its Indiegogo campaign is asking for just $20 to secure a Breathometer alongside a pledge, or less than a good night out.</div></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3InreEvqeA4?feature=player_embedded" width="640"></iframe></div>

Breathometer lets phone users keep alcohol in check from a keychain (video)

  Who knew that smartphone owners were suddenly such temperate drinkers? Just days after Alcohoot unveiled its take on a phone-friendly brea...

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