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Motorola DROID RAZR âDeveloper Editionâ Sparks Online Protest â Operation MOSH 2.0 In Full Effect

2012-01-31T02:03:00.001-08:00

In a world where fragmented devices and patent lawsuits are a regular occurrence, the Android environment can be a harsh one. Today is no different. Disgruntled Motorola users have begun banding together, taking to online petitions to raise awareness of Motorola’s failed promises, in an effort to “Make Ourselves Heard,” better known as Operation: MOSH. If the acronym sounds familiar, it’s because this was the same group who put pressure on Motorola to unlock their bootloaders last year and even though Motorola promised to comply — things didn’t turn out exactly as planned.

Android Phone, Motorola DROID RAZR âDeveloper Editionâ Sparks Online Protest â" Operation MOSH 2.0 In Full Effect

Kobee Jin Yong Reader gets a Mirasol display

2012-01-30T19:57:00.001-08:00

At the Taipei International Book Fair, Qualcomm has announced that Kobee has selected the Mirasol display technology for their Jin Yong Reader (the reader has been named after Jin Young, a popular author in China ). The tablet features a 5.7″ 1024×768 Mirasol display, a 1GHz SnapDragon S2 processor and a customized Android 2.3. This device looks just like the Bambook Sunflower that we talked about at CES.

Ubergizmo, Kobee Jin Yong Reader gets a Mirasol display

Lenovo ThinkPad To Receive Ice Cream Sandwich Update In Q2

2012-01-30T19:13:00.001-08:00

Looks like the Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet will be joining the elite club of Android devices set to receive their Ice Cream Sandwich updates this year. More specifically, Lenovo mentioned today that Android 4.0 will arrive for the tablet Q2 of this year. The tablet is currently running on Android 3.1 which isn't so bad seeing how I've always felt 4.0 is only a slightly better version of Honeycomb.

Android Phone, Lenovo ThinkPad To Receive Ice Cream Sandwich Update In Q2

Comfe Hands make it easier to hold your iPad 2

2012-01-30T15:41:00.001-08:00

If you find it difficult to hold your onto your iPad 2 tablet for extended periods of time. If that's the case, you might want to check out this new iPad 2 accessory called Comfe Hands: a pair of specially designed grips that gives the tablet “a shape that fits your hand's natural contours with a soft, gripping feel.” The Comfe Hands is said to even make the iPad 2 feel lighter. All you have to do is attach the two pieces of the Comfe Hands on the side of the tablet and you're good to go. It features curves and grooves for you to place your hands when you're holding up the tablet, making it easier and more comfortable to hold.

Ubergizmo, Comfe Hands make it easier to hold your iPad 2

Xbox 720 will not launch this year, Microsoft exec says

2012-01-30T14:21:00.001-08:00

. Microsoft will reportedly not launch the highly anticipated follow-up to the Xbox 360 this year. Cedrick Delma, Microsoft's marketing director in France, recently told Le PointÂ that he was “certain” the Redmond-based company would not release a new Xbox this year. Gamers shouldn't give up all hope on at least getting a glimpse at Microsoft's next-generation console this year, though.Â BGR exclusively reported last June that Microsoft has plans to unveil its Xbox 360 successorÂ during this year's E3 gaming showÂ in Los Angeles.

Boy Genius Report, Xbox 720 will not launch this year, Microsoft exec says

AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note will be available on February 19 for $299.99, pre-orders start on February 5

2012-01-30T13:11:00.001-08:00

AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note finally has an official release date and price attached. The carrier just announced that Samsung's first phone/tablet hybrid would be in stores on February 19. It will cost $299.99 with a new two-year contract and will be offered in two colors: carbon blue and ceramic white. If you'd like to be among the first people to get one of these devices, you'll be able to pre-order yours starting on February 5 by going to this link (which is dead until then) or just to your local AT&T store.

Unwired View, AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note will be available on February 19 for $299.99, pre-orders start on February 5

Print from Your iOS Device to Any Printer with Lantronix xPrintServer

2012-01-30T10:18:00.001-08:00

The xPrintServer “leverages Lantronix‘ patented technologies, along with open industry standards to enable wireless printing to nearly any printer attached to a network.”Â You won't be limited to only certain models from certain manufacturers, and you won't have to buy any apps on your iPhone or iPad to print.Â You simply connect the Lantronix to the network with an Ethernet cable, and the xPrintServer will quickly find all the networked printers.Â You'll be able to print to most any printer directly from your device.

The Gadgeteer, Print from Your iOS Device to Any Printer with Lantronix xPrintServer

57% Believe A Cyber Arms Race Is Currently Taking Place Reveals McAfee Sponsored Cyber Defense Report

2012-01-30T08:57:00.001-08:00

Finland, Israel and Sweden Lead the pack in first global report on Cyber Defense - written by the Security Defence and Agenda (SDA) the report reveals major challenges in cyber readiness Brussels, Washington DC – 30 JANUARY, 2012 - McAfee and the Security and Defence Agenda (SDA) today revealed the findings from a report; Cyber-security: The Vexed Question of Global Rules that paints, for the first time, a global snapshot of current thinking about the cyber-threat and the measures that should be taken to defend against them, and assesses the way ahead.

Press Release Distribution, 57% Believe A Cyber Arms Race Is Currently Taking Place Reveals McAfee Sponsored Cyber Defense Report

LG Display to unveil latest in public display technology at ISE 2012

2012-01-30T07:02:00.001-08:00

Looking forward to the next super-narrow display from LG. Well, you'll be able to catch a glimpse of it at the ISE 2012 - Europe's largest professional AV and Electronics Systems trade show. The company announced today that it will be showing off a variety of products at the event - from the 55″ Super Narrow bezel display panel with FPR (Film-type Patterned Retarder) 3D to its other displays such as a high brightness 47″ outdoor display and its 26″ window display.

Ubergizmo

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itworld, LG Display to unveil latest in public display technology at ISE 2012

LG Optimus L3 E400 budget-friendly smartphone leaked ahead of announcement

2012-01-30T04:34:00.001-08:00

Heads up – if you were planning on getting your hands on an affordable Android handset, it seems that a retailer in Sweden might have gotten ahead of themselves by starting to accept pre-orders for a certain LG Optimus L3 E400. Like we said, based on the retailer's asking price of â¬145, which is about $190, for those looking for a high-end Android smartphone might want to look elsewhere, but if you're a little tight on cash, perhaps this phone might be of interest.

Ubergizmo, LG Optimus L3 E400 budget-friendly smartphone leaked ahead of announcement

Industry leading Data Mining application CustVox Word Miner™ successfully implemented using AMAZON EC2

2012-01-30T04:27:00.001-08:00

Switzerland, January 30th, 2012:Top Customer Experience Management solutions provider CustVox® enables true application scalability through the implementation of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) as a platform for its natural multilanguage text mining processor for big data, CustVox Word Miner™.Big data is an infinitely valuable source of unstructured information, yet one which is intrinsically difficult to utilize and act upon efficiently, if at all. The problem is compounded by the ever-increasing volume and complexity of big data from multiple sources accrued by the enterprise.

Press Release Distribution, Industry leading Data Mining application CustVox Word Miner™ successfully implemented using AMAZON EC2

Microsoft signs patent agreement with LG, now covers 70 percent of US Android smartphone market

2012-01-30T03:07:00.001-08:00

Microsoft's patent-licensing ways continue, going after manufacturers of Android devices with wild abandon and, more often than not, wrangling them into (surely expensive) agreements. Latest to take the bait is LG and, interestingly, this one covers both Android and Google's little laptop operating system: Chrome OS. With this agreement Microsoft now covers 70 percent of all Android smartphones sold in the US, which is a quite startling figure.

2DayBlog.com, Microsoft signs patent agreement with LG, now covers 70 percent of US Android smartphone market

The FBI is already getting sued for shutting down MegaUpload

2012-01-30T02:27:00.001-08:00

Well that didn't take long. Pirate Parties International is assembling a list of users who had lost data in MU's shutdown last week as it builds a case for an upcoming lawsuit against the Feds. The gist of the lawsuit is that users who had been using the file-storage service of legitimate reasons were unfairly denied access to their personal files due to the FBI's actions.

2DayBlog.com, The FBI is already getting sued for shutting down MegaUpload

Fiat dishes up more information on 500L five-door

2012-01-29T16:14:00.001-08:00

Fiat has served up a few more tidbits on the upcoming 500L five-door expected to debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March. According to Automotive News, the vehicle will feature a taller roof than the thee-door Fiat 500, and while the two sill share a front fascia, the larger vehicle will ride on a widened version of the same chassis that underpins the Fiat Punto. All told, the Fiat 500L will be around 163.38 inches long, which is around 2.36 inches longer than the current 500.

Autoblog, Fiat dishes up more information on 500L five-door

Gavio TOAST! Docking Speaker for iPhone

2012-01-29T06:13:00.001-08:00

This cute speaker from Gavio looks like a retro-styled toaster.Â It would look really cute in my retro kitchen with my Formica dining table.Â The TOAST dock hasÂ 50mm speakers with 3W total RMS, and they reproduce 150-18,000Hz with an 80dB signal-to-noise ratio.Â It's powered with a 1000mAh lithium-ion battery.Â No price has been released yet, but Gavio is apparently taking pre-orders.

The Gadgeteer, Gavio TOAST! Docking Speaker for iPhone

Translogic hangs out with Daimler's Zetsche and Ford's Mulally at CES

2012-01-28T12:30:00.001-08:00

Usually our sister publication Translogic is out putting futuristic transportation hardware through the paces or talking to geeks who are trying to reimagine the very infrastructure of our world. But this week, the show has a decidedly more conventional subject: Interviews with Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche and Ford CEO Alan Mulally. Both of these automotive bigwigs were wandering the halls of the Consumer Electronics Show earlier this month (Zetsche was the keynote speaker, a job Mulally performed two years ago), which is where Translogic caught up with them for a chat and demonstration of their CES wares.

Autoblog, Translogic hangs out with Daimler's Zetsche and Ford's Mulally at CES

DROID RAZR MAXX customers won't have to wait for custom ROMs

2012-01-27T18:33:00.001-08:00

. Verizon released the DROID RAZR MAXXÂ on Thursday for $299.99 with a new two-year agreement. The device features a massive 3,300 mAh battery and a slightly thicker frame than its predecessor, the DROID RAZR. Other than that, the handsets are identical.Â Droid-Life confirmed on Friday that both devices run the same exact software, in fact - the Android version on both devices features the same build number, same kernel and same baseband version.Â We have seen similar products in the pastÂ (DROID 2 and DROID R2D2), but they all carried slightly different software versions to accommodate various changes.

Boy Genius Report, DROID RAZR MAXX customers won't have to wait for custom ROMs

Reprogrammable magnetic fluids lets you feel virtual keyboard physically

2012-01-27T11:18:00.001-08:00

A virtual keyboard is just that – technically speaking, you are not supposed to be able to feel the keys when your fingers glide all over them as you type in the necessary characters to form that long Word document, right. Not so if Apple has their way, perhaps some time down the road. It seems that Apple did apply for a patent which details a system that employs coded magnets and ferrofluids, resulting in haptic feedback on a touchscreen or virtual keyboard. For example, a coded magnet could be activated when a proximity sensor detects a finger approaching a touchpad or other surface that is full well capable of detecting a touch.

Ubergizmo, Reprogrammable magnetic fluids lets you feel virtual keyboard physically

ASUS Working to Get Fix for Transformer Prime ICS Lockups in February

2012-01-27T09:30:00.001-08:00

ASUS remains one of the more vocal OEMs these days as they have identified the widely-reported ASUS Transformer Prime lockup issue that has sprung up after the update to Android 4.0. They hope to have a fix out this February but couldn't give a more specific window than that. They also plan to fix some WiFi and Bluetooth dropout issues with a server side fix, something they are also aiming to fix next month. ASUS is currently collecting serial numbers from users through technical marketing manager Gary Keys on XDA.

They'll be trying to mirror your device to see if it's affected with the problems identified.

Android Phone, ASUS Working to Get Fix for Transformer Prime ICS Lockups in February

Android Tablets in Q4x11: Shipments Tripled, Accounted for 39% of Shipments

2012-01-27T09:18:00.001-08:00

Strategy Analytics took some time to crunch some numbers in the tablet space and came up with very encouraging Q4’11 numbers for Android. First of all, Android tablet shipments tripled from 3.1 million units in Q4’10 to 10.5 million in Q’11. This is, of course, due to many OEMs jumping into the tablet game in 2011 and looking toward Android for their software needs just as most do with phones.

Android Phone, Android Tablets in Q4x11: Shipments Tripled, Accounted for 39% of Shipments

Tenqa REMXD Bluetooth headphones is affordable at $39

2012-01-27T04:40:00.001-08:00

We know that some Bluetooth headphones cost way too much for you to justify paying for them, but the good news is that if you happen to be in the market for new Bluetooth headphones and you're a little tight on cash this month, small accessory maker Tenqa may have the solution for you in the form of their new "REMXD" Bluetooth headphones that has been scheduled for an early February launch.

Ubergizmo

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dailygadgets, Tenqa REMXD Bluetooth headphones is affordable at $39

Valve's Steam service goes official on iOS and Android platforms

2012-01-27T01:50:00.001-08:00

If you have had a pleasant experience with Valve's Steam service on your desktop, you will be pleased to know that there is now an official app for both the iOS and Android platforms, enabling owners of such smartphones to be able to access a bunch of Steam features no matter where they are – as long as there is a decent Internet connection, of course.

Ubergizmo, Valve's Steam service goes official on iOS and Android platforms

iPad owns 96% of enterprise market and iPhone share climbs to 53%, study finds

2012-01-27T00:41:00.001-08:00

. Enterprise mobile vendor Good Technology published a new study on Thursday revealing iOS's massive market shareÂ in the corporate world. The iPad accounted for 96% of all tablets in the fourth quarter according to the firm, while the iPhone accounted for 53% of all smartphones activated by more than 2,000 companies using Good's services in the fourth quarter. Good provides push messaging, device management and security products for corporate mobile users, competing against RIM's BlackBerry Enterprise Server. The company supports Windows Mobile, Symbian, iOS and Android.

Boy Genius Report, iPad owns 96% of enterprise market and iPhone share climbs to 53%, study finds

HD Voice makes a splash

2012-01-26T11:06:00.001-08:00

While we are more or less used to High Definition video, how about your ears. Are they up to snuff, what with the HD Voice making a splash in the VoIP scene. There is a way to measure sound quality, just like how pixel count matters where visuals are concerned. To get an idea on how HD Voice sounds like, GigaOM has decided to run a little experiment by recording three different scenarios, comprising a standard cellular to cellular call, a cellular to VoIP call over 3G, and a cellular to VoIP call over Wi-Fi.

Ubergizmo, HD Voice makes a splash

Apple's grip on tablet market said to be loosening as Android shipments tripled in Q4

2012-01-26T08:33:00.001-08:00

. Apple sold more iPads in the fourth calendar quarter than it has ever sold before in a single three-month period, but the 15.4 million tablets it managed to move weren't enough to keep Google from gaining ground. Market research firm strategy analytics on Thursday released its tablet estimates for the three months ended December 2011, and Google's Android partners seemingly managed to triple tablet shipments during the holiday quarter last year. Read on for more.

Strategy Analytics estimates that Apple's 15.4 million iPads shipped was good enough to capture 57.6% of the tablet market in the fourth quarter last year.

Boy Genius Report, Apple's grip on tablet market said to be loosening as Android shipments tripled in Q4

Tomb Raider collector's edition confirmed, Mac version possibly in the works

2012-01-26T07:27:00.001-08:00

Just yesterday we reported that the rebooted Tomb Raider franchise was entering its Alpha phase and would see a likely release some time later in 2012. For those looking forward to getting their hands on the rebooted franchise, Crystal Dynamics have decided to reveal more details surrounding the game including a collector's edition and a possible Mac version.

Ubergizmo, Tomb Raider collector's edition confirmed, Mac version possibly in the works

AT&T reports best-ever quarter for smartphone activations; 7.6 millon iPhones activated

2012-01-26T05:27:00.001-08:00

. AT&T reported its fourth-quarter 2011 results on Thursday and noted that it achieved record mobile broadband and smartphone activations during the quarter. The company reported consolidated revenue of $32.5 billion, up 3.6% or $1.1 billion from the same quarter last year, but it posted a loss of $6.7 billion, or $1.12 per share. EPS swings to a profit of $0.42 per share discounting one-time charges including the massive breakup fee paid to T-Mobile. AT&T attributed 76% of its revenue growth to wireless, wireline data and managed services, which represented 76% of overall revenue, up 7.5% from last year.

Boy Genius Report, AT&T reports best-ever quarter for smartphone activations; 7.6 millon iPhones activated

Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Now Officially Available From Verizon Wireless

2012-01-26T00:25:00.001-08:00

Grab your wallets, folks. Because one of the biggest and baddest Verizon has to offer is finally available for purchase. The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is now officially available, online, from Verizon Wireless and can handle all the multimedia, streaming and gaming you can throw at it. This is all thanks to its 3,300mAh battery — those carrying-a-charger-with-you days are finally gone.
If you're feeling especially chatty after buying your new Droid Razr Maxx (and who could blame you), the device is said to get somewhere around 21 hours of talk time on a single charge.

Android Phone, Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX Now Officially Available From Verizon Wireless

Sony Walkman NW-E060 MP3 Player

2012-01-25T19:50:00.001-08:00

Sony will launch a new MP3 player ‘Walkman NW-E060′ in Japan. This compact player has a 1.4-inch LCD display, a 2GB or 4GB of storage, an FM radio, a five-band equalizer, Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) and a 30-hour battery. The Walkman NW-E060 will go on sale from February 11th for about $115 and $140, respectively in black, blue, pink and red color options.

TechFresh, Sony Walkman NW-E060 MP3 Player

Sonic 4 Episode 1 Now Available For $4 in the Android Market

2012-01-25T13:47:00.001-08:00

Sega announced that they'd be bringing Sonic 4 to Android starting with Episode 1 this year and the day has finally come. They have released the game in the Android market, inviting users to download it for just $4. You're getting 4 zones – each with 4 acts – and 7 bonus stages. You're also getting two exclusive levels that are made specifically for smartphones and use the accelerometer/gyroscope sensors. It's a quick 1.2MB download initially. Get to it here if you've been waiting on this one.

Android Phone, Sonic 4 Episode 1 Now Available For $4 in the Android Market

Samsung plans to add more interaction methods to its future tablets

2012-01-25T10:21:00.001-08:00

While Apple is in the lead when it comes to tablet sales, other companies have been trying to catch up by offering competitively priced Android tablets for sale. One of these companies is Samsung, and while it has multiple tablets in different sizes and price ranges, it looks like it's not stopping there. According to a recent interview Samsung's product marketing manager had with Laptop Mag, the company will be pushing new ways to interact with the tablet to make their devices stand out.

Ubergizmo, Samsung plans to add more interaction methods to its future tablets

2012 Audi A1 Sportback (video)

2012-01-25T10:02:00.001-08:00

Do We Really Want Audi To Think This Small In America. Perhaps. It is perhaps with all the speed of a mighty iceberg, but increasingly, more and more North American buyers appear willing to think smaller when pondering their next auto purchase. The other shoe, which still has largely yet to drop, is for automakers to convince consumers of the merits of a luxury subcompact, paying a price premium for a longer list of creature comforts, options and badge appeal.

Autoblog, 2012 Audi A1 Sportback (video)

White Nokia Lumia 800 will arrive in Switzerland in mid-February

2012-01-25T09:34:00.001-08:00

Looks like the rumors were true, and Nokia is indeed preparing to launch more Lumia 800 colors. Back in December, we told you that this would happen, and now the white Lumia 800 is getting ready to be launched next month. MobileZone, a Swiss mobile phone retailer, told a customer inquiring about the white Nokia Lumia 800 that it would indeed sell that model starting in mid-February.

Unwired View, White Nokia Lumia 800 will arrive in Switzerland in mid-February

Nokia Lumia 900 spotted in Singapore and the Czech Republic

2012-01-25T09:13:00.001-08:00

A couple of days ago in the UK, the Carphone Warehouse put up a page advertising the fact that it would be selling the Nokia Lumia 900 starting in June. The page has since been removed, and the retailer got in touch with SoMobile to say that in fact it has no plans for selling that particular smartphone. The Nokia Lumia 900 was announced in the US for AT&T during CES, and so far there's no official word on whether it will eventually make it to other countries as well.

Unwired View, Nokia Lumia 900 spotted in Singapore and the Czech Republic

Ford scraps 'Drive One' ad slogan in favor of 'Go Further'

2012-01-25T07:51:00.001-08:00

Ford has adopted a new ad slogan designed to ward off complacency after successful run of nearly six years. The company is reportedly retiring its "Drive One" tag line for "Go Further," which will be used in marketing campaigns in both the U.S. and Europe. Ford had been using the line "Feel the Difference" in the EU. The company says its old slogans were designed to convince buyers to give Ford products a look after the automaker rebounded from near bankruptcy.

Autoblog, Ford scraps 'Drive One' ad slogan in favor of 'Go Further'

Xbox 720 to be six times more powerful than the 360?

2012-01-25T07:45:00.001-08:00

The next generation Xbox will undoubtedly be more powerful than its predecessor, but there are already rumors going around stating how powerful it is going to be. According to the folks at IGN who recently received confirmation from its sources, the next Xbox (tentatively called theÂ Xbox 720) will have six times the processing power of the Xbox 360.

Ubergizmo, Xbox 720 to be six times more powerful than the 360?

Public Service Announcement: CyanogenModApps.com Is NOT Affiliated With CyanogenMod

2012-01-24T20:48:00.001-08:00

A few stories regarding CyanogenMod member, Koush's, idea to start a CM app store for rooted apps has already brought about a website from a would-be-opportunist, trying to cash in on the idea. CyanogenModApps.com has just opened up for business highlighting “all things CyanogenMod app store” and according to one CM member via their Google+ profile, “is in no way related to or endorsed by CyanogenMod.”. The site, still very much in its infant stages, is more of a placeholder than anything.

Android Phone, Public Service Announcement: CyanogenModApps.com Is NOT Affiliated With CyanogenMod

T-Mobile says iPhone offers âpoor' experience, points customers to 4G Android phones instead

2012-01-24T17:34:00.001-08:00

. An internal document allegedly obtained from T-Mobile says the iPhone offers a “poor” customer experience on T-Mobile's network. While it's arguable that is a true statement since current iPhone models don't support T-Mobile's 1700MHz and 2100MHz 3G/4G bands and can only run on a second-generation EDGE network, there are now well over a million T-Mobile customers currently using unlocked iPhones on its network. The internal document instead asks customer service representatives to suggest customers buy T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ Android devices instead.

Boy Genius Report, T-Mobile says iPhone offers âpoor' experience, points customers to 4G Android phones instead

Saddleback Classic MacBook Air Sleeve Review

2012-01-24T08:51:00.001-08:00

As unmanly as it sounds, the first thoughts that ran through my mind when I first saw and touched the Saddleback Classic MacBook Air Sleeve was……'Ooooo, pretty'. To make it worse, I even took a (nice long) whiff of the leather as I was unpacking it….smelled wonderful. Saddleback's rich leather, craftsmanship, and incredible attention to detail have never failed to impress me. So, when I upgraded from my 2010 13″ MacBook Air to the latest, more petite 11″ version I, of course, needed new tech-accessories to properly protect my new laptop and this sleeve is a great (stylish) place to start.

The Gadgeteer, Saddleback Classic MacBook Air Sleeve Review

Dutch court rejects Apple's request for Samsung tablet ban

2012-01-24T07:57:00.001-08:00

. A court in the Hague in has denied Apple's request to ban the Samsung Galaxy Tab in the Netherlands. In August a Dutch judgeÂ banned Samsung's local subsidiaries from selling the Samsung Galaxy S and Samsung Galaxy S II, but the Hague court has reportedly now ruled that Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 is unique enough to be sold alongside Apple's iPad. Samsung and Apple are currently locked in a number of legal battles around the globe including in France, Japan, the United States and Germany, among others. Samsung was forced to create a tweaked Galaxy Tab 10.1NÂ tablet in Germany to gain the court's blessing to sell the product in the country.

Boy Genius Report, Dutch court rejects Apple's request for Samsung tablet ban

Sony Planning to Launch Google TV-Enabled Blu Ray Players in UK This Summer

2012-01-24T07:45:00.001-08:00

Sony showed off their new Google TV Blu Ray players at CES this year and they looked quite stunning. Unfortunately we weren’t let in on the juicy details regarding its release date but we finally have someplace to start. The Verge has heard from Sony that they will be shipping the devices in the UK starting this summer. It isn’t known if other regions might get the devices sooner than that but we imagine the gap between releases won’t be big.

Android Phone, Sony Planning to Launch Google TV-Enabled Blu Ray Players in UK This Summer

Huawei's MediaPad Android tablet finally launched in India

2012-01-24T06:54:00.001-08:00

Although it was supposed to be released in India at the end of 2011, the Huawei MediaPad tablet has only now become available there. Both LetsBuy and Adexmart are selling the MediPad for 28,000 INR (about $559) - which is a bit more expensive than you'd expect, since other tablets (like the original Motorola Xoom) are currently cheaper in India. The new Huawei tablet features a 7 inch display with 1280 x 800 pixels, HSPA, Wi-Fi, SRS sound enhancement, HDMI, 5MP rear camera, 1.3 front-facing camera, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, and a 4100 mAh battery.

At this very moment, the Huawei MediaPad runs Android 3.2 Honeycomb.

Unwired View, Huawei's MediaPad Android tablet finally launched in India

Magirus Clinches First Pan-EMEA Distribution Deal with Embotics

2012-01-24T03:15:00.001-08:00

Cost effective virtualisation and cloud management solution set to open up SME market for cloud consultancy services STUTTGART, Germany – Magirus, a leading European IT solutions provider has signed a pan-European distribution agreement with Embotics, a Canadian company which is a leader in virtualisation and private cloud management software. The partnership represents Embotics’ first pan-EMEA distribution agreement.

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Nokia may have sold more than 1.3 million Lumia smartphones last year

2012-01-23T20:27:00.001-08:00

. Nokia reportedly sold as many as 1.3 million of its new Windows Phone powered Lumia 710 and Lumia 800 smartphones in the last few months of. The sales figure was published byÂ BloombergÂ on Monday, which gathered its data from responses from 22 industry analysts. “The numbers look promising,"Â Storebrand Asset Management fund manager Espen Furnes said.

Boy Genius Report, Nokia may have sold more than 1.3 million Lumia smartphones last year

Nokia Lumia 900 will hit UK's Carphone Warehouse in June

2012-01-23T17:56:00.001-08:00

Nokia Lumia 900 is yet to hit AT&T's shelves (presumably in March), dressed in the mantle of exclusivity. However, in a rather surprising fashion, the UK availability of the Finnish range topper is also all but confirmed, courtesy of the major retailer Carphone Warehouse. As you can notice in the picture above, the retailer has put up a "coming soon" page for the Nokia flagship, where a June 2012 availability is mentioned.

GSM Arena, Nokia Lumia 900 will hit UK's Carphone Warehouse in June

Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Premium Package

2012-01-23T17:15:00.001-08:00

The Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Premium Package will be available exclusively for the Japanese market. The package consists of a special 3DS system, a copy of Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D, and a pair of double-sided MGS art pieces. The Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Premium Package is currently available for pre-order for 22,980 Yen or around $298.

TechFresh, Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater 3D Premium Package

Cydia-style app store for Android coming soon

2012-01-23T14:55:00.001-08:00

. Google's open approach with the Android platform means developers can build applications that make use of parts of the operating system that iOS developers can't even consider if they hope to get their apps approved for distribution through Apple's App Store. Even still, however, there are a number of Android developers with apps that have been banned from Google's Android Market for various reasons.

Boy Genius Report, Cydia-style app store for Android coming soon

LG CX2 Leaks: Possible LG Optimus 3D Successor Set for a Mobile World Congress Unveiling

2012-01-23T10:48:00.001-08:00

Information regarding another unannounced Android handset has plopped into the laps of the guys at PocketNow. This time we’re hearing of a device being called the LG CX2, a successor to the LG Optimus 3D. The device will reportedly feature a 1.2GHz dual-core OMAP4 processor, dual 5 megapixel rear cameras, 8GB of internal storage, an NFC chip and your usual host of connectivity options. As we saw with the Optimus 3D of yesteryear the CX2 is expected to be unveiled at Mobile World Congress – we’ll sure be excited to see how this bad boy turns out.

Android Phone, LG CX2 Leaks: Possible LG Optimus 3D Successor Set for a Mobile World Congress Unveiling

Apartments.com Releases Android Application

2012-01-23T06:49:00.001-08:00

Apartments.com – the premier web service for finding new apartments to stay – has released an Android application to help you take your pad search mobile. You can search for apartments in specific areas, refine using all sorts of filters, save apartments to your favorites, save searches and more.

Android Phone, Apartments.com Releases Android Application

Google activated 250 million Androids so far, may have topped 1 million/day in the second half of Q4

2012-01-23T04:03:00.001-08:00

Google has just announced its results for the fourth quarter of 2011. The most important number concerning Android is 250 million – that's the amount of devices Google has activated so far. It's a staggering number, and one that was in sight for Google even in June. The growth in total Android activations is interesting. Google finished the third quarter of 2011 with 190 million devices activated. However, on November 15, Google announced that it had activated 200 million devices.

So from October 1 to December 31, Google added 60 million Android devices. From November 15 to December 31 though, Google added 50 million devices.

Unwired View, Google activated 250 million Androids so far, may have topped 1 million/day in the second half of Q4

ASUS Eee PC R051BX leaked

2012-01-22T13:25:00.001-08:00

While ASUS may be making waves recently with its Transformer Prime tablet, it looks like the company has another netbook up its sleeve. Called the ASUS Eee PC R051BX, it seems to be targeted at business users. It features a 1GHz AMD C-60 CPU, a 10.1″ display, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, Radeon 6290, HDMI output, VGA output, two USB 2.0 ports, audio jacks, SD card reader, an Ethernet port, a 2,200mAh battery (4-5 hours of life).Â The R051BX is said to cost $323 (â¬250) when it goes on sale.

Ubergizmo, ASUS Eee PC R051BX leaked

Switch Modular Pocket Knife Review

2012-01-22T08:19:00.001-08:00

The Switch Modular Pocket Knife from quirky could be a perfect gadget for Swiss Army knife fans it can be customized with your choice of 18 different tool attachments. Let's see if thisÂ multi-tool is worthy enough to add to your gear bag. Note: Click the images in this review to see a larger view.

The Gadgeteer, Switch Modular Pocket Knife Review

Barrett-Jackson 2012: $300,000 takes home 2013 Shelby GT500 prototype (video)

2012-01-21T21:38:00.001-08:00

This beaten and battered 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 prototype is proof that you can buy just about any type of vehicle at Barrett-Jackson. The car was used as an SVT test car to develop the 2013 Shelby GT500, and was piloted at race tracks like Sebring Raceway and at Ford's Arizona proving grounds. Even Carroll Shelby himself had a stint in the car to test its merits. From the look of it, the GT500 prototype is still in testing condition. There is plenty of dirt and grime still on the front of the car, and various wiring and diagnostic equipment are still inside the vehicle.

Autoblog

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trendygadgets, Barrett-Jackson 2012: $300,000 takes home 2013 Shelby GT500 prototype (video)

Adafruit Flora lets you wear your open-source love on your sleeve

2012-01-20T20:03:00.001-08:00

Let's face it, not every occasion calls for pulsating cufflinks, so Adafruit is offering up a little more diversity in its wearable line with Flora, an open-source electronics platform that you can wear on your person. The 1.75-inch board is not quite available for sale, but it's currently being put through some real-world testing. The platform features built-in USB support and will offer up modules for Bluetooth, GPS, OLED and a bunch more.

2DayBlog.com, Adafruit Flora lets you wear your open-source love on your sleeve

Nissan-wielding Bloodmasters wreak havoc on Raceway Park

2012-01-20T18:00:00.001-08:00

At some point, drifting made the shift from counterculture revolution to the sponsor-laden vehicular equivalent of figure skating. We're not sure when it happened, but we certainly miss the days of watching grainy videos of mountain pass heroes piped over from Japan. The Bloodmasters crew seem to get where we're coming from. The guys just turned out a new video showing what happens when the crew gets together for a little fun at Raceway Park in Englishtown, New Jersey.

Autoblog

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McLaren F1 successor to pack KERS into clean-sheet design

2012-01-20T17:29:00.001-08:00

If you were impressed by the MP4-12C, well, you should be. It's an otherworldly performance machine. But we ain't seen nothing yet from McLaren Automotive, which is gearing up to launch an even more capable supercar.

Autoblog, McLaren F1 successor to pack KERS into clean-sheet design

Camera-free iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 now on sale in Singapore

2012-01-20T15:44:00.001-08:00

. Singapore-based wireless carrier M1 began offering camera-free iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S handsets on Friday. The Singaporean government does not allow its soldiers to carry phones equipped with cameras, but requires that all men serve two years in the military. M1 no doubt wanted to address those potential customers who wanted iPhones but could not carry one with a camera. The camera-free iPhone 4 starts at $449 while the high-end iPhone 4S is priced at $974. According to CNET Asia, Singtel and StarHub are also planning to offer camera-less iPhones, although it's unclear when the device will be launched on those carriers.

Boy Genius Report, Camera-free iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 now on sale in Singapore

Robots help farm Japan's disaster zone

2012-01-20T13:59:00.001-08:00

It is nearly a year since the mega disaster which comprised an earthquake and a tsunami hit Japan, wiping out entire villages in the process while killing thousands of people with its path of destruction that also turned once-fertile farmland into one that is ravaged by salt, oil and radiation. Sending humans back there to irradiated hotspots is not a good idea at all, so why not leverage Japan's technology in terms of robots, by deploying “robot farmers” to revitalize the land.

Ubergizmo, Robots help farm Japan's disaster zone

NES console has world's largest video game controller record

2012-01-20T13:10:00.001-08:00

The humble NES, a device that ensured kids preferred staying indoors rather than to play in the real world outdoors since the 1980s, certainly deserves a place in video game pantheon. Well, there is another feather to add to its cap which is already brimming with feathers – as it now holds the world record of having the largest video game controller in the world. Unveiled to the world at London's Liverpool St. station in conjunction with the Guinness World Records 2012 Gamer's Edition, it is 30 times larger compared to the stock NES controller.

Ubergizmo, NES console has world's largest video game controller record

Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D Premium Package targets Japanese market

2012-01-20T12:06:00.001-08:00

Resident Evil who. All right, that particular video game series will soon be in its 6th iteration as announced today, but this is not the only big time gaming news that can generate headlines. Not when you are up against Solid Snake, who is far more intelligent than souped up zombies in a biological experiment gone wrong. Nintendo plays the special edition game yet again with the Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D Premium Package, where it will come with a special 3DS system, a copy of Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D, as well as a couple of clear files in Metal Gear Solid design.

Ubergizmo, Metal Gear Solid Snake Eater 3D Premium Package targets Japanese market

Nissan Juke-R takes on Gallardo, 458 Italia and SLS AMG in Dubai

2012-01-20T10:41:00.001-08:00

The Nissan Juke-R found some adventurous extracurriculars to take part in while in Dubai to pace the Dunlop 24-Hour race. Nissan said it would be making a film of the Juke-R taking on other street-legal supercars in the Dubai International Marina, but that race is meant to include a Mercedes/McLaren SLR-engined Mercedes-Benz SLK. This appears to be something different, with the Juke-R going up against a Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, a Mercedes SLS AMG, and a Ferrari 458 Italia. Lucas Ordonez, the first GTAcademy winner from 2008 is reportedly behind the wheel of the Juke-R.

Autoblog, Nissan Juke-R takes on Gallardo, 458 Italia and SLS AMG in Dubai

Google Maps Get a Quick Bug Fixing Update

2012-01-20T09:13:00.001-08:00

Google has issued a minor update to Google Maps. You're looking for version 6.1.1 and the changelog only mentions “fixes for bugs on tablets and phones.” One user who has noticed a “phone” issue (calling a place from within Google maps) says it has since been fixed:. It would not transfer the phone number when you clicked on the phone button of a search result or on the actual number in the search result page.
While I haven't noticed that bug or many in general, it's good to know that Google's making sure everything is squeaky clean between major updates. Find the update in the Android market.

Android Phone, Google Maps Get a Quick Bug Fixing Update

17-year-old Zach Veach shows us around Infineon

2012-01-19T17:30:00.001-08:00

We're not sure what you were into at 17, but if you're anything like us, odds are it wasn't bombing around Infineon Raceway in a Renesis-powered race car. This would be the primary difference between young hot-shot driver Zach Veach and the rest of us goons. Despite his tender young age, Veach has made a name for himself as one of the more talented personalities in the current Formula Car Challenge. The series pits cars in multiple classes against one another as drivers vie for their respective wins.

Autoblog, 17-year-old Zach Veach shows us around Infineon

Tanner Foust tests Ford Focus ST-R racecar

2012-01-19T17:13:00.001-08:00

Few things make us happier than the notion of turn-key race cars. In a world where large corporations are increasingly risk-averse when it comes to their products, we take private glee in knowing that if we had the means, we could go out and buy a ready-for-battle race car straight from Ford. We aren't talking about some high-strung quarter-mile Mustang, either. The Ford Focus ST-R is built for laying waste to your favorite road course as you do battle with the bruisers in the Grand-Am ST and SCCA World Challenge TC series.

Autoblog, Tanner Foust tests Ford Focus ST-R racecar

Watch as a motorcycle rides on top of the world

2012-01-19T14:02:00.001-08:00

It takes guts to ride a motocross bike. Tuned practically to the point of blowing themselves to bits, every pound stripped away so that only the bare necessities are left and sitting on top of a foot-plus of suspension travel, it takes a deft hand to tame these race machines. Which makes the feat you'll see in the video after the break all the more amazing. It's one thing to strap on your gear and head out to the relatively safe confines of an off-road track.

Autoblog, Watch as a motorcycle rides on top of the world

European Union to rule on Google's planned Motorola Mobility buy on February 13th

2012-01-19T13:57:00.001-08:00

. The European Union will decide on February 13th whether or not to give its blessing to Google's planned purchase of Motorola Mobility. Google recently provided European courts with more information in support of the merger, ReutersÂ said.

Boy Genius Report, European Union to rule on Google's planned Motorola Mobility buy on February 13th

Samsung Star 3 and dual SIM Star 3 Duos (S5222) officially announced

2012-01-19T13:43:00.001-08:00

One year after announcing the Star II S5260, today Samsung has unveiled two new handsets from the popular Star series: the Samsung Star 3 and Samsung Star 3 Duos. Aimed at users who want a cheap non-smartphone, the Samsung Star 3 features a 3 inch QVGA display, TouchWiz Lite, quad-band GSM / EDGE connectivity (there's no 3G at all), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, Samsung's ChatON mobile communication service, Facebook and Twitter integration, 3.2MP camera, and MicroSD card support. The Star 3 Duos (which is the S5222 seen a few days ago) looks just like the Star 3, the only added feature being the dual SIM support.

Unwired View, Samsung Star 3 and dual SIM Star 3 Duos (S5222) officially announced

Best Buy Canada to drop prices for the 32 GB iPhone 4S and BlackBerry Bold 9900 starting tomorrow

2012-01-19T11:23:00.001-08:00

Up in Canada, Best Buy seems to have an interesting proposition for you if you're in the market for either a 32 GB iPhone 4S or a BlackBerry Bold 9900 and don't mind signing a long-term contract with a carrier. The offer will be available starting tomorrow, January 20, until January 30. You'll be able to buy a brand new 32 GB iPhone 4S for just $199.99 with a new three-year contract from either Bell or Telus.

Unwired View, Best Buy Canada to drop prices for the 32 GB iPhone 4S and BlackBerry Bold 9900 starting tomorrow

Scanner Dock for iPad Wins Ugly Contest

2012-01-19T09:48:00.001-08:00

Keep your scanner dock next to your printer dock and maybe even your fax dock. You probably don;t need yet another iPad dock, but if you have gone computer-less and still need to scan the occasional sheet of dead treeware, then the iConvert Scanner Dock might be just the thing for you. It's a front-feed, 300dpi document digitizer with a slot up top for your iPad 1 or 2.

Gadget Lab, Scanner Dock for iPad Wins Ugly Contest

Nintendo Offers Free Game Demos for 3DS

2012-01-19T06:44:00.001-08:00

Nintendo is giving its 3DS console a little more dose of interesting. Starting today, gamers who visit the Nintendo eShop will be able to download free game demo versions of select games a few weeks before the full versions are available in stores. For its opening salvo, users can download a demo of Resident Evil Revelations from Capcom, wherein they can tour around Raccoon City and shoot a bunch of zombies in the process.

Gadget.com, Nintendo Offers Free Game Demos for 3DS

Jotly Finally Available For Android â Rate Everything In Your Life

2012-01-18T21:27:00.001-08:00

A few months ago, Jotly, an app parody video was uploaded to YouTube highlighting the world's insatiable urge to share and rate everything in their lives — no matter how mundane — with the entire world. After watching the vid, the first thing that came to mine and many others' minds was how fun an actual Jotly app would be. That is, if the app actually existed.

Android Phone, Jotly Finally Available For Android â" Rate Everything In Your Life

Casio superphone in the works?

2012-01-18T20:55:00.001-08:00

In the future, if you're looking for the next best phone on Verizon, don't be surprised if it ends up being a Casio instead of some Samsung or HTC device. According to some rumors online, Casio has a superphone in the works that might just fit the bill. A Droid-Life reader was reportedly at a focus group within the last couple of days and saw a couple of phones there, including the aforementioned Casio device.

Ubergizmo, Casio superphone in the works?

DOOM returns to Xbox LIVE Marketplace

2012-01-18T11:27:00.001-08:00

For those of you who didn't manage to pick up DOOM when it was on Xbox's LIVE Marketplace previously, you're in luck - Bethesda has announced on its blog that the classic FPS game has now returned to the marketplace worldwide. Yes, this even means Germany, where the game was taken off the ban list last year. If you've got the urge to fight off pixilated demons using classic weapons like the chainsaw or the BFG 9000, head over to the Xbox LIVE Marketplace to purchase the game now.

Ubergizmo, DOOM returns to Xbox LIVE Marketplace

Use BabyPing and Your iOS Device to Monitor Your Child

2012-01-18T10:43:00.001-08:00

With a traditional baby monitor, you have a camera for the child's room and a monitor that you carry around with you so you can see what's happening with the baby.Â You'll need a power source for the monitor, and that means finding an outlet in the room you're in or keeping the monitor supplied with batteries.Â With the BabyPing monitoring system (from a newly-created division of Y-cam Solutions Ltd), you won't have to worry about lugging around a separate monitor.Â Place the BabyPing camera in the baby's room, connect it to your home WiFi network, and use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch as your monitor.Â The free app “offers a wea

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hitech, Use BabyPing and Your iOS Device to Monitor Your Child

pureSilicon introduces new Kage USB and SATA SSDs

2012-01-18T06:55:00.001-08:00

Users looking for some high performance drives might want to check out pureSilicon's latest offerings in SSDs. Their new drives are part of their Kage 1 Series and will be available in the form of a USB 3.0 SSD or a SATA SSD which are apparently targeted at light enterprise users, and based on its price we can't help but feel that these aren't products designed for the regular consumer. Starting with the Kage K1 SATA SSD, this drive comes equipped with eMLC NAND and will feature read speeds of up to 540MB/s and write speeds of 520MB/s.

Ubergizmo, pureSilicon introduces new Kage USB and SATA SSDs

China Unicom robot educates the public about networks

2012-01-18T06:44:00.001-08:00

If you want to educate the public more about 3G, mobile internet, cloud computing and home networks - what better way to get the attention of the public than with something eye-catching. Like this robot called “Waiter” from China Unicom. Featuring two displays - one in its head and one in its chest, the top display is used to show off the robot's emotions, while its chest will display information for people to watch and take in. The robot features movable arms, onboard cameras and a laser range finder to detect and interact with human beings.

Ubergizmo, China Unicom robot educates the public about networks

iPmart Facebook lucky draw season 2 is here!

2012-01-17T21:34:00.001-08:00

Once again I'd like to congratulate the winners of the previous lucky draw contest. We hope that you'll like the prize that you've won. And for those that didn't win in the previous contest, no worries as the second round of the lucky draw is here. This time the main prize is not a smartphone, but a tablet that everyone love and want, the Apple iPad 2.
To join the contest, click on the image below and follow the link to click “Like” at the Facebook page and follow the instructions given. You'll then be given a lucky number, which will let you stand a chance to win an Apple iPad 2.

2DayBlog.com, iPmart Facebook lucky draw season 2 is here!

Windows 8 tablet minimum requirements revealed

2012-01-17T16:22:00.001-08:00

Microsoft has previously mentioned that Windows 8 will have no problem running on computers that can already run the Windows 7 operating system but it looks like the company wants to be a bit stricter when it comes to tablets. Just like its tight control over the specifications of Windows Phone smartphones, Windows 8 tablets are going to have special requirements. According to reports online, Windows 8 tablets will need to have the following features:.

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technologypulse, Windows 8 tablet minimum requirements revealed

Google to protest SOPA and PIPA on homepage tomorrow

2012-01-17T16:10:00.001-08:00

. The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and Protect IP Act (PIPA) have driven the Internet into a frenzy, with numerousÂ SiliconÂ Valley companies objecting the entertainment industry backed bill. Earlier this week, Wikipedia, Reddit and numerous other companies announced blackouts scheduled for Wednesday in protest of both SOPA and PIPA. Google too plans to make its opposition clear, however the company won't be blacking out its website.

Boy Genius Report, Google to protest SOPA and PIPA on homepage tomorrow

Abarth 695 shines in Tokyo with full chrome job (video)

2012-01-17T15:43:00.001-08:00

The Abarth 695 was originally intended as a Fiat 500-based tribute to Ferrari. Hence the 695 Tributo Ferrari moniker. But this one looks more like a salute to McLaren.

Autoblog, Abarth 695 shines in Tokyo with full chrome job (video)

Tom Bihn Little Swift Bag Review

2012-01-17T11:57:00.001-08:00

When I think of Tom Bihn bags, I think of laptop and gear bags.Â There are several Tom Bihn bags in my house, including an 8 or 9 year old Empire Builder that has been used every day since its purchase and still looks almost like new.Â I don't typically think of knitting or purses when I think of Tom Bihn, but that's exactly where my thoughts were when I was checking out their website recently.Â Tom Bihn had actually designed a bag for knitters some time ago.Â He worked in conjunction with the readers of Knitty magazine to design the Swift tote bag that could carry around a knitter's work-in-progress, yarns, needles, and other supplies.Â

The Gadgeteer, Tom Bihn Little Swift Bag Review

Another World (aka Out of This World) Comes to Android Courtesy of DotEmu

2012-01-17T11:47:00.001-08:00

DotEmu has announced that they're bringing the cult classic video game to Android – Another World (aka Out of This World to those of us in the US). You'll be getting the same great fun but with the ability to toggle between classic and HD graphics, classic or new touch controls and more. We're also getting remastered music, new sound effects and three difficulty levels. All of this is coming in “a few months” so put on your patient cap.

Android Phone, Another World (aka Out of This World) Comes to Android Courtesy of DotEmu

BlackBerry Bold 9790 online in the UK SIM-less

2012-01-17T09:29:00.001-08:00

We previously reported that the BlackBerry Bold 9790, the latest touch and type flagship by RIM will be available over at the UK on January 9. It turns out that now is the moment when the Bold 9790 is yours to purchase over in the United Kingdom for 330 pounds SIM-free. UK online retailer Clove has received stock of the Bold 9790 and users can already order up. The price is not what you'd consider a bargain and many would argue that buying a BlackBerry device without a BlackBerry service by a carrier is illogical.

Another UK retailer lists the Bold 9790 as free on a contract with all major UK carriers, save for Three UK.

GSM Arena, BlackBerry Bold 9790 online in the UK SIM-less

Haier Shows off a 55-inch 3D TV with no power cable

2012-01-17T04:28:00.001-08:00

Haier is also following the trend of wireless charging and presented us with a nice looking 55-inch LCD panel. The big new is that the TV does not have a single cable attached to it, meaning that 3D signal is being transmitted using the WHDI (Wireless home Digital Interface) which enables high-definition over wireless.

Akihabara News, Haier Shows off a 55-inch 3D TV with no power cable

Modular Cubelets let you create your own robots

2012-01-17T00:36:00.001-08:00

We've seen a lot of big things at CES, huge even, but sometimes it's the small things that amaze us the most. It's pretty much expected that we'd see a lot of new televisions, tablets and ultrabooks, so it's always refreshing to see something a little new at CES. Created by Modular Robotics, the Cubelets showcased at CES were quite a treat. One way to describe Cubelets would be to call them the evolved version of Legos, but even then these miniature robots are in a class of their own. They're marketed as a children's toy (ages 8+) but we can certainly imagine some creative adults having fun with these as well.

2DayBlog.com, Modular Cubelets let you create your own robots

Survey: 39% of US smartphone buyers gravitate towards Android

2012-01-16T20:08:00.001-08:00

The march of the smartphone is inevitable – eventually, featurephones will most probably occupy just a minority in the total market share, but at this moment in time, they still are the de facto mobile communication device of choice for developing countries. How about smartphones in the US. A recent survey showed that US smartphone adoption is tipped to hit the 175 million mark by the time 2015 rolls around, according to the Yankee Group.

Ubergizmo, Survey: 39% of US smartphone buyers gravitate towards Android

Swann Freestyle HD Wearable Video Camera

2012-01-16T18:08:00.001-08:00

Create hands-free action video with Swann's first HD wearable video camera, the Freestyle. Housed in a sturdy waterproof case (down to 20 meters), the Freestyle can be worn on the body or mounted to bikes, cars, helmets, skateboards and more via a range of included interchangeable mounts and brackets. In terms of specs, this video camera comes with a detachable 1.5-inch LCD screen, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a mini USB port, an HDMI port, an AV out port, a 1000mAh rechargeable battery (up to 2.5 hours of recording time) and has the ability to capture both 1080p Full HD video (30fps) as well as up to 8MP digital still images.

TechFresh, Swann Freestyle HD Wearable Video Camera

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, 7.0 Plus Spotted in White

2012-01-16T13:38:00.001-08:00

White devices are all the rage these days and that is especially true in the Samsung camp. A couple of existing tablets of theirs will soon be coming in white as the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus have been spotted in the neutral color on a Vietnamese site. We don’t expect anything other the hood to be different. No word on when or where we’ll see these but it’s great to see they exist.

Android Phone, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, 7.0 Plus Spotted in White

Samsung to merge Bada operating system with Intel's Tizen

2012-01-16T06:59:00.001-08:00

Samsung's own platform, Bada, may not be as well known compared to platforms such as iOS or Android, but that does not mean that the platform has not garnered a following of its own. Either way, the good (or bad) news for fans of Samsung's Bada operating system is that according to the company, they will be merging the platform together with Intel's very own Tizen platform. As to when this will be complete and ready for consumer consumption. Well based on what Samsung's revealed during an interview at CES last week, work on the joint venture is currently underway but it is unknown as to when the project is expected to see its completion.

Ubergizmo, Samsung to merge Bada operating system with Intel's Tizen

Tamaggo 360 Panoramic Camera Has Your Back

2012-01-16T03:25:00.001-08:00

This cute little robotic egg will shoot a 360Ë panorama, instantly. There are now plenty of ways to shoot panoramas with your iPhone, from add-on donut-shaped lenses to a whole home-screen's worth of app that will stitch and twist your images into a patchwork poster. But what if, like me, you don't own an iPhone. The answer, in 360Ë pano terms at least, is the Tamaggo 360-Imager.

If R2D2 had been designed in the 1980s, he'd have looked like the Tamaggo, a dedicated pano-shooting camera with a 14MP sensor and a panomorph lens.

Gadget Lab, Tamaggo 360 Panoramic Camera Has Your Back

Eclipse Dual SIM Android Smartphone

2012-01-15T20:49:00.001-08:00

Here we have another dual SIM Android smartphone from Chinavasion, the Eclipse. Specs-wise, the handset sports a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 resistive touchscreen display, a 460MHz processor, a 256MB RAM, a 189MB ROM, dual SIM card slots, a microSD card slot (up to 8GB), a 2MP rear-facing camera, WiFi, Bluetooth, built-in loudspeakers, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 1000mAh battery and runs on Android 2.2 OS. The Eclipse can be yours for just $121.42 fully unlocked.

TechFresh, Eclipse Dual SIM Android Smartphone

Ferrari 458 Spider configurator goes live

2012-01-15T14:50:00.001-08:00

If we had the money to splurge on a new exotic, we'd take a long, hard look at the Ferrari 458 Spider. Unfortunately, we don't, so we'll settle for playing with Ferrari's latest online configurator instead. Just launched for the 458 Spider, it lets would-be buyers and dreamers spec out their roadster with 38 colors, six wheel designs, and dozens of exterior and interior trim options to choose from.
Click on through and have some fun.

Autoblog, Ferrari 458 Spider configurator goes live

Liquipel â A Revolutionary Way To Waterproof Your Devices

2012-01-14T21:58:00.001-08:00

With portable devices like smartphones getting even more and more essential in one's daily life, people get to value them more. Some people may even want to protect them from the elements if they can. But unfortunately, not all smartphones and other similar devices are always well-protected from them, especially the water. But there's a new revolutionary way that was just introduced at the 1012 CES called Liquipel that can virtually waterproof any valuable device you have.
Liquipel is a revolutionary process that was recently introduced at the 2012 International CES in Las Vegas.

Gadget.com, Liquipel â" A Revolutionary Way To Waterproof Your Devices

Mini working up new John Cooper Works GP edition

2012-01-13T15:17:00.001-08:00

The Mini faithful fondly remember the John Cooper Works GP (pictured above). Launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2006, the GP edition was the fastest version of the first-gen Mini hatchback. It packed 218 horsepower, 180 pound-feet of torque, a beefier suspension and – thanks to the removal of the back seats and air-conditioning – 88 fewer pounds to motivate. The result was a 6.5-second sprint to 60 and a 146-mph top speed. Only 444 examples were made available shortly before the second-gen Mini was introduced.

Now, word on the street is that Mini is preparing a new GP version.

Autoblog, Mini working up new John Cooper Works GP edition

IPad Frame Bag Clamps to Your Bike

2012-01-13T05:55:00.001-08:00

A purpose-made frame bag might be the best way to carry an iPad as you ride. I have given up trying to mount an iPad up on my touring bike's handlebars. While having heads-up maps displayed would be handy, the things just too darn big, and too hard to secure safely. A frame-bag, on the other hand, is almost as convenient and has the advantage of better security and not acting like a huge, wind-catching sail.

And these Fahrer Agent bike bags from Berlin are handsome into the bargain. The slim slipcases use a clamp to grab the frame, along with an aluminum liner to keep the iPad within protected.

Gadget Lab, IPad Frame Bag Clamps to Your Bike

Audi shows off gesture-controlled heads-up display

2012-01-13T04:33:00.001-08:00

Across the Audi stand from the new A3′s interior and updated Audi Connect system was a prototype of the next-next-generation of heads-up display technology. The display comes in three parts: one in front of the driver, another in front of the passenger and yet another sitting between the two, viewable by both people in the front seats. While the addition of two more displays is more novel than functional, the way you can pass information between them makes it noteworthy. If the passenger, say, looks up a restaurant on their display, they can push navigation instructions to the center display and on to the driver.

2DayBlog.com, Audi shows off gesture-controlled heads-up display

IK Multimedia reveals trio of iRig iOS accessories for mobile podcasting and music making

2012-01-13T03:53:00.001-08:00

It's no secret that many musicians use their iPhones and iPads to help them craft their tunes, and go-anywhere podcasting holds great appeal for many others. To serve such folks, IK Multimedia has unveiled three new peripherals joining the likes of its AmpliTube adapter and iMic accessories: the iRig MIC Cast, iRig MIX, and iRig Stomp. The MIC Cast is a unidirectional mic aimed at mobile podcasters that hooks up to your iOS device through its headphone jack (and has a 3.5mm port for headphone monitoring).

2DayBlog.com, IK Multimedia reveals trio of iRig iOS accessories for mobile podcasting and music making

IBM says you'll need 12 Atoms to hold a bit, we nod

2012-01-13T03:30:00.001-08:00

Rather than trying to shrink current data storage technologies further, IBM took the opposite approach and designed a new system from the ground up, building it individual atoms. The new storage could lead to 100-fold increases in chip densities. Take that, Moore's Law. Researchers at IBM, in conjunction with the German Center for Free-Electron Laser Science, used a scanning tunneling microscope to line up iron atoms that comprise the magnetic storage system. They found that twelve iron atoms, assembled in two rows of six, was the minimum number necessary to stably hold a single bit of information.

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Click.to: âthe real copy and pasteâ

2012-01-12T18:21:00.001-08:00

When you're working on the computer, one of the most commonly used functions is probably copy and paste. Most people already know the shortcut (CTRL + C and CTRL + V on Windows) to get the job done, some people use the right click, copy, right click, paste method, and then there are some folks who select what they want, go to edit, copy, and edit, paste. Well, the folks over at Click.to believe that they've figured out a more efficient way, with their Click.to app.

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SteelSeries Siberia v2 Frost Blue Headset

2012-01-12T17:57:00.001-08:00

[CES 2012] Look cool with the new SteelSeries Siberia v2 Frost Blue Headset, where wearing this might just psychologically lower the temperature in the room already, thanks to super-bright, blue LED lights that glow through the outer mesh grill on each earcup. Of course, the effect is more of one for viewers rather than the owner of the Siberia v2 Frost Blue itself – unless, of course, he or she loves to camwhore and snap their own photos while these remain plugged in. I would say that wearing this during a gig would be perfect, since the lights and soundscape can be customized via the included SteelSeries Engine software.

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