iLuv releases $200 MobiAria Bluetooth speaker with one-touch NFC setup

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><img alt="EDIT iLuv releases MobiAria" data-src-height="232" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/06/mobiaria.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">We first caught a glimpse of iLuv's MobiAria at this year's CES, where it played second fiddle to the company's Qi-certified wireless charger. Now front and center, the Bluetooth speaker is finally available from the company's website (and select retailers) for $199.99. Like many of the speakers we've seen lately, the MobiAria builds in NFC technology to pair compatible devices with a simple tap. Other features include a 3.5mm jack for plugging in your device the old way, as well as a USB charging dock so your phone doesn't tragically run out of juice while playing your favorite tune.</div><div class="pr_box open" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><div class="pr_box_button">Hide Press Release</div><div class="pr_text"><strong>iLuv Now Shipping Bluetooth and NFC Enabled MobiAria</strong><br />- iLuv's New MobiAria Speaker with Bluetooth Technology and NFC Compatibility is Now Available -<br /> Port Washington, NY – June 6, 2013 – iLuv Creative Technology, the premier provider of the most comprehensive line of accessories for the mobile lifestyle, announces they are now shipping their MobiAria. A Bluetooth enabled speaker equipped with Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which makes pairing devices quick and easy, the MobiAria makes listening to music simple, fast and convenient.<br /> "With the variety of mobile devices on the market today, Bluetooth speakers have become a popular option for consumers due to their compatibility with a wide array of products," said Jason Park, Marketing Manager at iLuv Creative Technology. "iLuv is now expanding that compatibility by offering a speaker that is Bluetooth-enabled and includes NFC technology for quick and easy pairing."<br /> MobiAria's slim and elegant design houses two full range speakers and a passive radiator for enhanced bass. It utilizes jAura Technology, an advance in sound technology that delivers music with exceptional clarity and balance. Bluetooth-enabled for wireless music streaming straight from your mobile device, MobiAria also features easy One Touch Bluetooth setup with NFC. It also takes advantage of voice prompts to make Bluetooth pairing even easier. This premium speaker even boasts backlit touch-sensitive buttons with a modern look and feel, and is capable of charging your mobile device via a USB port.<br /> Pricing and Availability<br /> MobiAria is currently available for $199.99 at iLuv.com and select retailers.<br /> </div></div></div>

iLuv releases $200 MobiAria Bluetooth speaker with one-touch NFC setup

We first caught a glimpse of iLuv's MobiAria at this year's CES, where it played second fiddle to the company's Qi-certified wi...

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Leaf unveils next-gen LeafPresenter Android POS tablet for taking payments

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="Leaf unveils nextgen LeafPresenter Android tablet for taking payments" data-src-height="450" data-src-width="326" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/05/leafpresenter-2.0frontal.jpg" /></div><br /> <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">You're at a coffee shop or restaurant and it's time to pay for your sustenance. After reaching for your wallet, you're presented with... an Android tablet? This particular scenario is taking place more and more often as small businesses are taking their point-of-sale systems mobile, and Leaf is one of the big contenders battling for market share in this industry. Its signature product, known as the LeafPresenter, is an Android-based tablet with a funky lip on the top right that allows for mag-stripe credit card transactions. While the first-gen version of the device has been out for some time, Leaf is ready to branch out later this summer with a new model that offers more functionality.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">In addition to a newer forked version of Android (Leaf OS), the upcoming LeafPresenter throws in NFC, EMV and gift card support, as well as a 2MP front-facing camera, 1,280x800 display and better battery. Last but not least, the new device also includes support for a Leaf-branded third-party app store geared toward small business usage. While there's no specific cost to the tablet itself, business owners will need to fork over $50 per month for the opportunity to use it. Check the press release after the break for more.</div><div class="pr_box_button" dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Hide Press Release</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Leaf Unveils Second Generation of its Built-for-Business Tablet</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"><br />New Technology Enhances Payment Acceptance Options for Small Businesses<br /><br />Cambridge, Mass. – May 14, 2013 – Leaf, creators of the world's first tablet specifically designed for commerce, today unveiled the second version of its LeafPresenter™ with hardware and software improvements that make it even easier for local merchants to run and grow their business. Out-of-the-box, the LeafPresenter provides small and medium size businesses (SMBs) with a feature-rich mobile ordering and checkout device capable of accepting payments via their choice of processor or next-generation payment methods such as PayPal, LevelUp and other mobile wallets.<br /><br />Version two of the LeafPresenter introduces numerous hardware enhancements including an improved camera capable of reading 1D and 2D barcodes, a second camera on the front of the tablet, a HD-quality display and a more efficient battery that charges faster and stays charged longer. All of these enhancements are built into a smaller, lighter and more rugged tablet that's designed to meet the needs of various environments in which local merchants conduct business. From restaurants, where busy servers require a light and durable device with great battery life, to food trucks that require high-resolution displays to be legible in bright sunlight, the updated design and advanced technology included in the new LeafPresenter can meet a wide range of business needs. In addition, it is powered by an updated version of the Leaf OS, a custom operating system designed for payment security, speed and usability.<br /><br />The new LeafPresenter also makes Near Field Communication (NFC), Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) and gift card support standard features. This reinforces the company's open approach to payment acceptance, which gives businesses the freedom to accept new forms of payment and work with the traditional payment provider of their choice, all from one device. In addition, advanced technology included in the new LeafPresenter gives third-party developers all the options they might want or need when building apps to be included in the Leaf Appstore™, the first app store specifically for small business.<br /><br />"Leaf is on a mission to turn standard point of sale into point of smart interactions for small businesses, so it's important that we stay on the cutting edge of technology," said Aron Schwarzkopf, CEO of Leaf. "Cameras on phones and tablets have been used in niche cases for payment and loyalty, but I'm sure we haven't even scratched the surface of how tablet hardware can improve the customer experience. We want to enable creative developers on our platform to have all the tools they need to come up with game-changing ideas. The combination of secure payment technology with the latest hardware and internet connectivity in the LeafPresenter creates limitless possibilities for them."<br /><br />While large retailers and restaurants have made significant investments in costly mobile ordering, mobile checkout and customer engagement solutions in recent years, they've left small merchants searching for a way to compete. The second generation LeafPresenter brings new, powerful functionality to SMBs in a simple and easy-to-use manner at a fraction of the cost. For $50/month, merchants can throw away their old cash registers to begin using the LeafPresenter and LeafBusiness, the company's powerful online business management and analytics tool.</div></div>

Leaf unveils next-gen LeafPresenter Android POS tablet for taking payments

You're at a coffee shop or restaurant and it's time to pay for your sustenance. After reaching for your wallet, you're presen...

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Panasonic's 16-megapixel Lumix G6 unveiled with 7fps burst, NFC, WiFi

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div class="image-container" dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"> <img alt="Panasonic's 16megapixel Lumix G6 unveiled, pushes the midrange with 7fps burst, NFC, WiFi" data-src-height="340" data-src-width="620" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/panasonic-lumix-g6-04-24-13-01.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> Panasonic has just announced a new mid-range Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix G6, that brings a solid list of specs for a mid-range camera. The 16-megapixel shooter can fire at a respectable 7fps in burst mode, has a top sensitivity of ISO 25,600 and like the recently launched Lumix GF6, has WiFi and NFC for device syncing. It also sports a 1,440K-dot OLED LVF, 0.5 second startup time, 3-inch, 1,036K-dot touchscreen with a 180 degree swivel and 270 degrees of tilt, new Venus image engine and full-area touch AF. It'll likely cheer hard-core video fans as well since it packs a similar sensor to the popular GH2 / GH3 models, along with 1080/60p video, AVCHD or MP4 recording, stereo audio, live autofocus and Touch AF that allows "professional-like rack focusing." There's no pricing or availability yet, but expect it to cost considerably less than the flagship Lumix GH-3's $1,500 sticker -- which may pose a quandary for shoppers on the fence about that model. </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2920.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2922.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2925.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2928.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2931.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2932.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2933.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2934.jpg" width="640" /><img alt="Gallery Image" height="426" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/04/engadgetdsc2946.jpg" width="640" /></div></div>

Panasonic's 16-megapixel Lumix G6 unveiled with 7fps burst, NFC, WiFi

Panasonic has just announced a new mid-range Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix G6, that brings a solid list of specs for a mid-range c...

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Lenovo bringing contactless payments to certain NFC-enabled ThinkPads in 2013

<div dir="rtl" style="text-align: right;" trbidi="on"><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;"> <img alt="Lenovo bringing contactless payments to certain NFCenabled ThinkPads in 2013" data-src-height="411" data-src-width="619" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2013/03/lendsc08233.jpg" /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;">Select ThinkPad owners may be making online purchases simply by tapping a compatible credit card to an embedded NFC reader before 2013 is through. Lenovo reps confirmed that the tech would be coming to a yet-to-be-announced array of NFC-enabled ThinkPad tablets or Ultrabooks sometime this year -- processing partnerships are still in the works, so we don't have any details to share there, but if all goes to plan, you could be submitting your card details securely and with ease very soon. The company shared the news during today's Expand conference in San Francisco, shortly after unveiling two new ThinkPad models, including the T431s Ultrabook. Lenovo hasn't confirmed whether that model will offer tap-to-pay support, too, but we certainly wouldn't rule it out. We've seen contactless payments in plenty of smartphones, of course, but widespread tablet and laptop implementation has yet to arrive.</div></div>

Lenovo bringing contactless payments to certain NFC-enabled ThinkPads in 2013

  Select ThinkPad owners may be making online purchases simply by tapping a compatible credit card to an embedded NFC reader before 2013 is...

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