Cooler Master NotePal U Aluminum Laptop Stand

Cooler Master today launched the NotePal U Stand, an ideal laptop stand for up to 17-inch laptops. The NotePal U Stand is beautifully crafted with an elegant brushed aluminum surface that also helps dissipate heat quickly. Additionally, the laptop stand also comes with five different height settings, ergonomically optimized for reading and typing to reduce the chances of pain from your neck or wrist.

TechFresh, Cooler Master NotePal U Aluminum Laptop Stand

White Samsung Galaxy S II Unveiled

Samsung UK has officially confirmed the availability of the white Samsung Galaxy S II. Consumers will be able to buy the newly painted phone from August 1, 2011 via major retailers. The white Samsung Galaxy S II has a similar specification to the black model. The handset features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, an 8MP camera with full HD video recording and playback, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, a 16GB internal memory and a microSD card.

TechFresh, White Samsung Galaxy S II Unveiled

Google launches Hotel Finder, just in time after watching 'No Strings Attached'

The mighty search engine giant has just launched Hotel Finder, a service that lets you find a place to lay your weary head in these great fifty states. At first glance, it's little more than a specific use case for Google Maps — just type in a city or US zip code to get a map with the usual spreads of pinpoints. Though Google won't be the middleman booking your hotel reservation, you can use the tool to fine-tune your search, drawing circles on the map to scour multiple neighbourhoods.

2DayBlog.com, Google launches Hotel Finder, just in time after watching 'No Strings Attached'

Gingerbread officially released for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

After the false reports of Gingerbread arriving on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 a couple of days ago, it looks like rumors of the Friday release date have turned out to be true. Sony Ericsson has officially announced on its blog that the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Xperia X10 is finally here. The update won't be an OTA (over the air) update and has to be installed with a computer running SE's PC companion software. Sony Ericsson has mentioned that the update will be rolling out to non-customized handsets first, and then to customized X10s next but even then, not all customized phones will be getting the update.

Ubergizmo, Gingerbread officially released for the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

Cheap Alcatel One Touch 602 England Rugby to bring its touchscreen to O2 in August

In the UK, O2 is prepping yet another handset to throw into the cheap phone race. The Alcatel One Touch 602 England Rugby comes with a touchscreen, as well as (you guessed it!) a rugby theme centered around the England team. The OT 602 Rugby's touchscreen is incredibly small though at just 2.4 inches diagonally, and it has a resolution of 240×320. The phone is powered by a 102 (!) MHz processor, which isn't a lot even for a featurephone in this day and age. It also has a 2 MP camera, 4 MB of internal memory expandable via microSD cards, microUSB charging, and an 850 mAh battery.

The OT 602 comes without 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Unwired View, Cheap Alcatel One Touch 602 England Rugby to bring its touchscreen to O2 in August

Apple is now officially the world's number one smartphone manufacturer

It is official – Apple is the leading smartphone vendor in the world with 18.5% market share which was followed closely by Samsung who has 17.5% and with Nokia slipping into third place with 15%. While we're not trying to spark Apple vs Android debates, we have to give credit when it is due. It certainly is impressive given that it only took Apple four years to rise to the top, not to mention they faced stiff rivalry from Samsung and other Android manufacturers.

Ubergizmo, Apple is now officially the world's number one smartphone manufacturer

Deal of the Day - $80 off an HP TouchPad 9.7' WebOS Dual-Core Tablet

Today's LogicBUY Deal is $80 off the HP TouchPad 9.7" WebOS tablet: 16GB for $419.99 or 32GB for $519.99.  Features: Dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon cpu at 1.2GBz, 1024X768 display, integrated webcam, and integration with other WebOS devices.  It's 0.54" thick and weighs 1.54 pounds. 16GB model:  $499.99 – $50 instant discount - $30 coupon code = $419.99 with free shipping.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - $80 off an HP TouchPad 9.7' WebOS Dual-Core Tablet

Electric Rock Guitar bag from ThinkGeek will let you rock out while on the go

If you want to show off your rockstar side but think that slinging a guitar on your back wherever you go is just so passe, then perhaps this guitar messenger bag by ThinkGeek will be subtle enough to do the job. Called the Electric Rock Guitar bag, it will only cost you $50, a pretty affordable price, and it will be available come August 28th. It will feature buttons along the neck of the guitar that when pressed plays pretuned guitar chords that you will be able to strum to.

Ubergizmo, Electric Rock Guitar bag from ThinkGeek will let you rock out while on the go

ASUS Eee PC X101 product page goes live

ASUS has gone and made its super svelte Eee PC X101 official with a dedicated product page live on its site. We'd already gotten our hands-on with the crimson-colored ultraportable, but now there's a whole list of specs to flesh out this 920g wonder. The MeeGo-running netbook's rocking a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, 1.33 GHz Intel Atom N435 (or N455) processor, 8GB SSD, Bluetooth, WiFi, SDHC card support and USB 2.0.

2DayBlog.com, ASUS Eee PC X101 product page goes live

The success of mobile gaming detailed in an infographic

Who would've thought that mobile gaming was going to be a force to contend with. Initially it was thought of only as a casual pastime - something for people to enjoy while they waited for a train or sat in a bus towards their destination. It wasn't seen as something that would overtake dedicated gaming consoles. But now, many years later, we have phones as powerful as laptops that are capable of running fantastic looking games that went beyond social/casual gaming, with big studios behind the wheel.

Ubergizmo, The success of mobile gaming detailed in an infographic

Lighter, cheaper iPhone 4 prototype leaked?

There has been plenty of iPhone 5 rumors floating about. Some have said that it will simply be a refresh of the iPhone 4, while some claim that there will be two variants released – one being the next-generation iPhone while the other will be a budget-friendly version, aimed at developing countries. As it turns out, there have apparently been photo leaks (as pictured above) of what is claimed to be the prototype device of a cheaper and lighter iPhone 4, aimed at replacing the iPhone 3GS as Apple's entry level iPhone when the next-generation iPhone is released.

Ubergizmo, Lighter, cheaper iPhone 4 prototype leaked?

Deal of the Day - HP x2301 23x1080p Micro-thin LED-Backlit LCD Monitor

Today's LogicBUY Deal is the new HP x2301 23" micro-thin LED-backlit LCD monitor for $269.99.  Features:  full HD 1080p, 8,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 250nit brightness, 3ms response time, HDMI, DVI, and VGA connectivity, 9.8mm thin, EPEAT Silver registered, more. $299.99 – $30 coupon code = $269.99 with free shipping.  This is the best deal found by LogicBUY and is $20 cheaper than their last mention. This deal expires July 31, 2011 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - HP x2301 23x1080p Micro-thin LED-Backlit LCD Monitor

Olympus 810UZ Puts the ‘Super' in ‘Super-Zoom'

The lens on Olympus new compact sports a ridiculous 24-864mm range. Olympus' new compact camera, the SP-810UZ, has one genuinely jaw-dropping feature — a 36x zoom. If that number doesn't mean much to you, try it this way: The 35mm-equivalent focal length range is 24-864mm. Pretty sick, right? As if that wasn't enough, there's a 4x digital zoom laid on top,

The giant lens on the front of an otherwise small body leaves no doubt as to the purpose of the camera, and the rest of the somewhat pedestrian specs reflect this. The three-inch screen features a pathetic 230,000 dots, and the ISO limps up to a maximum of 3200.

Gadget Lab, Olympus 810UZ Puts the ‘Super' in ‘Super-Zoom'

Asus: UK Eee Transformer Android 3.2 update arriving on August 2nd

So yesterday we had two possible candidate days from the US and Germany for the launch of Android 3.2 on the UK Eee Pad Transformer, now today Asus UK has given us a firm date for the specific UK launch of the latest Honeycomb upgrade – August 2nd. This date comes via the company's ever helpful Facebook page. We've taken a screencapture of the happy news. Thanks for asking, Tim:

Sooner or later we're going to have to surrender to the massive weight of public opinion and just buy one of these tablet things.

Eurodroid, Asus: UK Eee Transformer Android 3.2 update arriving on August 2nd

Android Google Maps now incorporates full directions for the London Underground

Good news for those currently lost in London's sub-terranian network of sweat and misery – Google's Maps tool now includes data from Transport for London. The Android Maps app has access to full public transport data from TfL, including buses, tubes and the DLR, so you should never end up at the wrong end of Bank again. Here's a little celebratory paragraph from Google:.
Public transport directions are available for all Underground, bus, tram and Docklands Light Railway (DLR) lines, and we'll include more public transport information as soon as it's available.


Eurodroid, Android Google Maps now incorporates full directions for the London Underground

Nintendo 3DS price drop touches $169.99

You know that a price drop can only mean one thing – to boost up sales of that particular device (or console, in this case). Official word has it that Nintendo will slash the price of their Nintendo 3DS to just $169.99 – which is a massive drop from the lofty $249.99 (33%!) perch. Other regions will also receive a similar percentage drop in their local currency.

Ubergizmo, Nintendo 3DS price drop touches $169.99

HTC CFO says it's time to ‘figure it out' with Apple

HTC's CFO Winston Yung appears ready to make a deal with market rival and patent nemesis Apple. The Taiwanese company has had some rather harsh words for the Cupertino crew, and it hasn't seemed any more conciliatory after getting slapped by the ITC. That may be starting to change, as Yung told Bloomberg, “we [Apple and HTC] have to sit down and figure it out.” He went on to say that the house that Sense built was open to discussions with Jobs and co. but did not venture to guess what a final agreement might look like.

2DayBlog.com, HTC CFO says it's time to ‘figure it out' with Apple

Motorola considering Nike+ SportWatch contender?

Odd news this is, but well, it looks like Motorola might be prepping to give the Nike+ SportWatch a run for its money. An intrepid tipster sent along a screenshot from a recent survey showing off what looks like a tricked out nano watch. Described as an “all-in-one fitness and music personal fitness device” (redundant much?) that packs a GPS for “accurate performance tracking,” the as of yet unnamed gadget also sports a “smart music player” that compiles a list of songs based on the tunes that help you sweat your best.

2DayBlog.com, Motorola considering Nike+ SportWatch contender?

Porsche Design P'6520 Compass Watch

When you hear the name Porsche, what comes to mind instantly is not just a car, but a stylish designed work of art at that. But Porsche has since spread out into designing more than just cars. They are also into designing other things like watches. May be that is why its new Porsche Design P'6520 Compass Watch becomes quite a looker in itself.
The new Porsche Design P'6520 Compass Watch is not just a precision watch that tells time. It also has a built-in mechanical compass underneath to provide the wearer with directions. But it is not much these features that really matter- it is all about the design.

Gadget.com, Porsche Design P'6520 Compass Watch

TouchPal aims to be your Android keyboard of choice

One of the most popular keyboards created for the Android platform has got to be Swype. Its intuitive interface, paired up with accurate error correction and low learning curve make it the keyboard of choice for a lot of people. There have been many challengers to the throne but none of them have managed to over throw it yet but it looks like the folks over at TouchPal have plans to change all that. The developers behind the TouchPal keyboard have announced in Tweets today the return of the company. In addition, they have released a new promo video showing off the functionality of the TouchPal keyboard and it looks very impressive.



Ubergizmo, TouchPal aims to be your Android keyboard of choice

Fujitsu IS12T WP7 Mango Phone

KDDI has introduced the Fujitsu IS12T Windows Phone 7.5 (aka Mango) smartphone in Japan. The water resistant handset features a 13.2-megapixel camera, a 3.7-inch WVGA screen, a Qualcomm MSM8655 CPU, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and a 32GB of storage space. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this time.



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trendygadgets, Fujitsu IS12T WP7 Mango Phone

T-Mobile G2 Android 2.3 Gingerbread update OTA rollout starts today

After missing its initial Q2 deadline, and after we saw a flyer for it back in May (which gave us false hope that its rollout would be imminent), the Android 2.3 Gingerbread for the T-Mobile G2 will finally start rolling out today. Almost eight months after Gingerbread was first unveiled, owners of the T-Mobile G2 will be able to take advantage of Google's newest mobile operating system. The update will come over-the-air (OTA), meaning that you'll receive a notification on your phone that the update is available. Then you'll be able to choose to download and install it.

Unwired View, T-Mobile G2 Android 2.3 Gingerbread update OTA rollout starts today

UK's Android Magazine uploads a few sample pages

That possibly great/possibly disastrous UK Android Magazine is set to launch tomorrow. To get you in the mood for a bit of retro print action, the publisher has put up a few sample pages on its Facebook page, illustrating the “hacker” section and giving us an idea of what the mag's reviews look like. We think they may have over-simplified the “rooting” guide a little:.
Do let us know what it's like if any of you lot are CASH HAPPY enough to actually buy it or even just scan through it in the newsagent tomorrow.


Eurodroid, UK's Android Magazine uploads a few sample pages

Mobile Cloud Music Showdown – Locker Services, 1st Place: Amazon Cloud Player

Ed. - This article is part of our roundup featuring all of the mobile cloud music services currently available in the US. Click here for more. Amazon.com, the little online bookseller that has morphed into the Walmart of the Web, launched their MP3 store almost 4 years ago at 2M songs and hasn't looked back since. Their success even saw Apple following their lead, adding high-quality DRM-free tracks to the iTunes store well after Amazon debuted them. They've beaten Apple to the market with their Amazon Cloud Player, and at #1 on our list, it's obviously made an impression.




Unwired View, Mobile Cloud Music Showdown â€" Locker Services, 1st Place: Amazon Cloud Player

Vringo signs letter of intent to merge with Zlango

Remember the social messaging app, Zlango, which was launched last week. Well it looks like the company behind the app has managed to stir up quite a bit of interest, as Vringo, a provider of software platforms for mobile social and video apps has signed a letter of intent to acquire and merge with Zlango. Vringo, Zlango and two leading venture capital firms: Benchmark Capital and DAG Ventures, plan to take Zlango's rich media messaging services, combined with Vringo's strong social and video apps to create a new leader in the mobile social arena.

Ubergizmo, Vringo signs letter of intent to merge with Zlango

Sony patents interactive doll for PS3 and PSP

While patents aren't a sign of things to come (most of the time, companies file for patent applications just to protect ideas that may or may not be used in the future); a recently discovered Sony patent shows a new direction it might be taking with its gaming consoles. And a weird one it is. The patent, filed by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe back in 2008 was recently published, and it shows an interesting looking doll that resembles some sort of teddy bear with a bit of Troll doll hair. The toy is supposed to be made up of a storage medium reader, a media content player, a wireless receiver and a processor.

Ubergizmo, Sony patents interactive doll for PS3 and PSP

DICE shows us the difference between Battlefield 3 Console and PC

We already know what DICE is focusing on the PC as the primary platform for its upcoming shooter, Battlefield 3. But recently DICE revealed some of the differences between the PC version and the version planned for the consoles, and they're enough to fill any PC gamer with pride (finally). “The biggest difference between the PC and console version of Battlefield 3 is that we have 64 players on PC and 24 players maximum on console,” said DICE boss Patrick Bach. “The rest is more or less the same: we use the same engine, the same technology, the same animation system, the same lighting system.

2DayBlog.com, DICE shows us the difference between Battlefield 3 Console and PC

Mozilla enters the mobile OS wars with Boot to Gecko (B2G)

With plenty of operating systems that are already available on the market, you would think that we've already got enough to choose from. Apparently Mozilla doesn't seem to think so and has announced that it will be developing a new operating system for mobile devices that will run apps primarily on the web. At the moment the project is called B2G - Boot to Gecko, and Mozilla's ultimate goal for the OS is “breaking the stranglehold of proprietary technologies over the mobile devices world.”.

Ubergizmo, Mozilla enters the mobile OS wars with Boot to Gecko (B2G)

Samsung Galaxy S II and Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo now available at Telstra

Just as we expected them to, two Android-powered smartphones have become available at Telstra in Australia today. The Samsung Galaxy S II is obviously the higher-end of the pair, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo caters quite well to the midrange. The Samsung Galaxy S II has been available elsewhere in Australia for more than two months now, and you were able to pre-order one from Telstra for the past few days.
Telstra's Samsung Galaxy S II works on its 850 MHz NextG network, and can be yours for a massive $840 outright.


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itnet, Samsung Galaxy S II and Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo now available at Telstra

Verizon confirms Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch date, posts BlackBerry Bold 9930 video

Verizon Wireless has officially announced the launch date of its Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. As expected, this will be July 28 (two days from now). The Tab 10.1 is Verizon's first LTE-capable tablet, and will cost $529.99 (16GB model), or $629.99 (32GB model).



Unwired View, Verizon confirms Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launch date, posts BlackBerry Bold 9930 video

AT&T's Galaxy S II Will Have Slide-Out QWERTY, Pictures Inside

Yesterday when a render of an unknown Samsung handset with a slide-out QWERTY keyboard surfaced, we raised the question as to whether or not it could be AT&T's variant of the Galaxy S II. Turns out, that is exactly what the device will be. Images of the handset have surfaced clearly showing the SGH-I927 model number associated with the Galaxy S II. This time around it appears as though Samsung has managed to slim up the handset considerably compared to last year's Epic 4G on Sprint (is it also safe to assume Sprint won't receive a keyboard-laden version of the Galaxy series this time?).



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digitalhouse, AT&T's Galaxy S II Will Have Slide-Out QWERTY, Pictures Inside

Deal of the Day - TomTom GO 2535TM 5' Portable Bluetooth GPS with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates

Today's LogicBUY Deal is $30 off the TomTom GO 2535TM 5" portable GPS for $269.95. Features:  5x480X272 touchscreen LCD, Bluetooth, 4GB built-in memory, USB connectivity, free lifetime traffic and map updates. $299.95 – $30 coupon code = $269.95 with free shipping.  This is the current lowest price for this item, and it is $14 lower than the last LogicBUY mention of this deal.
This deal expires July 28, 2011 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - TomTom GO 2535TM 5' Portable Bluetooth GPS with Lifetime Traffic and Map Updates

Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Coming to Verizon July 28th Starting at $529

Verizon has finally gone official with the release details of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE, and not a moment too soon. As expected, the tablet will be on shelves by the end of the week, launching July 28th in both 16GB and 32GB flavors. Pricing starts at $529 for the option with less storage space, while doubling the GBs will bring your total to $629. Monthly plans for the dual-core Honeycomb slate start at $30 for 2GB of data and increase up to $80 for 10GB.

Android Phone, Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Coming to Verizon July 28th Starting at $529

New BlackBerries coming today, is it the Torch 2 and the Touch 9860?

We know for sure there are new BlackBerries coming today - RIM took to Twitter and Facebook to generate some buzz over the upcoming BB OS 7 phones. Are they the Torch 2 9810 and Touch 9860. Well, leaked press shots of these two devices make them the best bet. The BlackBerry Torch 2 9810 has been spotted in the wild and looks just like the original - but under the hood it's got a 1.2GHz CPU, 768MB RAM, 3.2" VGA screen and a 5MP camera that can record 720p. And of course, the spanking new BlackBerry OS 7.

The BlackBerry Touch 9860 (a.k.a.

GSM Arena, New BlackBerries coming today, is it the Torch 2 and the Touch 9860?

Cheap But Decent Tablet Becomes Possible with Andy Pad

It is hard to find a cheap tablet with decent specs, but this soon-to-be released Andy Pad looks like it. Its manufacturer has been slowly teasing on Twitter about its 7-inch Andy Pad and Andy Pad Pro. And today, the latest teaser tweet is about its price with the Andy Pad to cost £129 (about $120), while the Andy Pad Pro would be priced at £179 (about $290). The entry-level Andy Pad features a Cortex A8 1.2 processor, resistive touchscreen with 860 x 480 resolution, 512MB of RAM, Android Gingerbread, front-facing camera, 8GB storage, microUSB, microSD, and Mini HDMI.

Gadget.com, Cheap But Decent Tablet Becomes Possible with Andy Pad

Fujitsu's new tech will automatically deliver and run apps at scheduled time and place

Fujitsu has announced the development of a platform technology for mobile devices users that automatically performs downloading, running, and erasing of applications and data, in sequence, required at a particular time and place. Conventionally, users or IT departments have had to setup and install applications and data directly onto information devices before they could be used. This, however, means time-consuming preparation that has become an issue.

2DayBlog.com, Fujitsu's new tech will automatically deliver and run apps at scheduled time and place

Casio squeezed Bluetooth 4.0 into their latest G-Shock

The latest G-Shock watch from Casio boasts the usual array of shock and water-resistant claims, and now it can add FCC acceptance to the list, having passed through that government agency's approval process. So, why did this wristwatch hit the FCC in the first place. Well, the rugged little timekeeper is packing Bluetooth 4.0 in its bag of tricks, which lets the wearable gadget communicate with your smartphone. No word on a release date, but Casio did mention a fairly broad “sometime in 2011″ window when it was first announced back in March.

2DayBlog.com, Casio squeezed Bluetooth 4.0 into their latest G-Shock

Mozilla works on Boot to Gecko (B2G) mobile OS inspired by Chrome OS

To come up with something totally new from scratch these days is a pretty tall order for anyone to fulfill, regardless of the industry in which you are in. These days, it is most probably being “inspired” by previous ideas and designs, where you improve upon the old with your own mix. Mozilla has just confirmed their plans to roll out an operating system that targets mobile devices, and it will be inspired by the Chrome OS.

Ubergizmo, Mozilla works on Boot to Gecko (B2G) mobile OS inspired by Chrome OS

Snail Mail My Email lets you send a letter without visiting the post office

In this day and age, it's hard to find anybody who still writes letters by hand anymore. With the convenience offered by email - instant delivery, delivery reports, attachments, rich content etc; it's hard to see why anybody would still want to use snail mail. Sure, there's always the personal touch of a handwritten letter and the fun from licking stamps but those novelties don't outweigh the convenience provided by technology. An artist by the name of Ivan Cash is refusing to let this form of communication die and has started a project called Snail Mail My Email.

Ubergizmo, Snail Mail My Email lets you send a letter without visiting the post office

Griffin StompBox available today

The Griffin StompBox that was announced earlier this year will be going on sale today. StompBox is an accessory designed to work with Frontier Design's iShred LIVE app. The combination of the StompBox and the app turns your iOS device into a fully functioning multi-effects pedal for your musical instrument (guitar, keyboard, bass, electric violin etc) that you can use for live performances or recording sessions. StompBox gives musicians the ability to control different effects within the app on the fly, just by stomping on the foot switches found on the aptly named device. Each switch can be assigned to control different effects in the app.

Ubergizmo, Griffin StompBox available today

LG Thrill 4G will cost $99 at AT&T

AT&T still hasn't announced the exact launch date of the LG Thrill 4G, but today at least it unveiled the smartphone's price: $99.99. That's the price if you buy the Thrill with a new 2-yr contract agreement, of course. The handset should become available starting the coming weeks – rumor has it that August 7 will be the launch date.

Unwired View, LG Thrill 4G will cost $99 at AT&T

Asus SL101 spotted at the FCC

The folks at the FCC are at it again, having the time of their lives testing the latest and greatest devices so that you and I will be safe knowing that our devices won't just overheat or blow up in our hands during use, not to mention making sure everything in the device or gizmo itself is compliant to the many rules and regulations set by the government for the good and general safety of everyone. The Asus Eee Pad Slider, also going by its model number SL101, has finally arrived at the FCC – which is a long time in coming, since the tablet was unveiled at CES earlier this year.

Ubergizmo, Asus SL101 spotted at the FCC