Amazon: Yes, we know you'll root our tablet. Go ahead.

Amazon's no dummy, it knows that many consumers plan to get rid of the custom interface installed on the upcoming Kindle Fire tablet. In fact, the company isn't going to do anything special in regards to preventing customers from rooting the tablet and installing Google's full-blown Android or another OS. Amazon won't exactly endorse the process, but it won't attempt to prevent users from doing so either. “It's going to get rooted, and what you do after you root it is up to you,” said Jon Jenkins, director of Amazon's Silk browser project.

2DayBlog.com, Amazon: Yes, we know you'll root our tablet. Go ahead.

Panasonic Lumix Phone 101P – Phone+Camera=Convergence?

In my last travel article I bemoaned the fact that the single convergence device was still not a reality. Is this one step closer. Panasonic along with Japanese provider Softbank has just announced the 101P in Japan ( due post November ). Using the 13.2 CMOS Lumix sensor found in their point and shoot cameras, and packing a 4-inch QHD LCD screen with 960X540 resolution, 1Ghz TI OMAP4430 dual-core running Android 2.3 ( Gingerbread ), Panasonic may have hit it on the head.

The Gadgeteer, Panasonic Lumix Phone 101P â€" Phone+Camera=Convergence?

Apple removes click-wheel specific games from app store

We had previously reported on the rumors that Apple may be discontinuing the iPod Classic and iPod Shuffle. Given how long those products have been in the cycle and how everything seems to be moving towards touch screens these days, we can't say that we're surprised. Now the rumor is starting to gain a bit of traction and credibility as it seems that Apple has removed a section from the Apple iTunes App Store that was previously dedicated to click-wheel games, such as "Brick" and "iQuiz" and "Klondike".

Ubergizmo, Apple removes click-wheel specific games from app store

Bask Blade SaberTooth Ultraportable LED Utility Light

The SaberTooth Ultraportable LED Utility Light from Bask Blade looks like a small fluorescent light bulb, but it's a portable LED light with a rechargeable battery inside.  It has a durable, shatterproof casing, and it's weather resistant.  At 8.3″ X 1.2″ and weighing 4.8 ounces, it's small enough to fit in a backpack, bag, or pocket.  It produces 120 lumens (4 lux at 2.5 meters), and it's small enough to fit into cramped places where some other lights won't fit.  The SaberTooth has three light modes: 2.5 hours of operation at Full, 6 hours at Half Mode, and 100 hours at Power-Saving Mode.

The Gadgeteer, Bask Blade SaberTooth Ultraportable LED Utility Light

Mortal Kombat movie reboot given the green light

. A couple of months ago, some of you might have caught the fan made video for a reboot of Mortal Kombat called Mortal Kombat: Rebirth. Well, the video was a hit, it gained a lot of attention, and a 9-episode web series (Mortal Kombat: Legacy) was spawned. Now, the director of the first video and the web series, Kevin Tancharoen, has been given the green light by Warner Brothers to turn his version of Mortal Kombat into an official feature length film.

Ubergizmo, Mortal Kombat movie reboot given the green light

JamBox ‘Sound Clarity' Update Gives You A Cleaner High

A post-update JamBox, ready to rock. Photo Charlie Sorrel. JawBone has issued yet another update for its little speaker with big sound, the JamBox. If you have been following along, you'll know that the recent 2.0 software update added LiveAudio, a sound-processing based implementation of binaural audio which stretches out sound and makes it appear to surround you.

Used with an iPad playing Dolby surround movies, it's pretty awesome.

This 2.1 update adds Sound Clarity which JawBone says “delivers clearer, distortion-free sound” when LiveAudio is switched off.

Gadget Lab, JamBox ‘Sound Clarity' Update Gives You A Cleaner High

Target Australia Hanterar Produktinformation Med Stibo Systems

Återförsäljare utnyttjar STEP - skapar pålitlig information i flera kanaler och stöttar affärsprocesserSINGAPORE & ATLANTA, 30 september 2011 - Stibo Systems, den oberoende marknadsledaren inom hantering av masterdata (master data management, MDM) och den högst rankade leverantören av produktinformationshantering (PIM, product information management) tillkännagav idag att Target Australia Pty Ltd har rullat ut mjukvarulösningen STEP för att skapa och hantera produktinformation som ett stöd i arbetet med planering av kampanjer och annonsering.

Press Release Distribution, Target Australia Hanterar Produktinformation Med Stibo Systems

Samsung unveils dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Exynos processor

. Samsung announced is Exynos 4212 processor on Thursday, a new dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 chip. Samsung said the 4212 offers a 25% increase in processing power, 50% higher 3D performance and “double the logic density and a 30% lower power-level over the previous process generation” chip, which currently powers most of its Galaxy S II smartphones. The Eynos 4212 will be used in both tablets and smartphones; currently, Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 8.9 run dual-core Tegra 2 chips from NVIDIA. The Exynos 4212 processor also supports 1080p HD video recording and playback.

Boy Genius Report, Samsung unveils dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 Exynos processor

BlackBerry PlayBook now just $299.99 and up from Best Buy

. Following news that multiple retailers across North America have begun to offer deep discounts on Research In Motion's BlackBerry PlayBook, retail giant Best Buy is now offering the best deal yet on RIM's troubled tablet. BGR reported on Monday that retailers such as Staples and Office Depot were offering sale pricing on the PlayBook, and Best Buy Canada was among the shops mentioned. Now, Best Buy here in the U.S. is following suit and knocking $200 off of its PlayBook pricing.

Boy Genius Report, BlackBerry PlayBook now just $299.99 and up from Best Buy

Verizon's Nexus Prime to Come Devoid of Any Bloatware?

Our good friend P3Droid at MyDroidWorld seems to have gained some trustworthy information regarding the applications coming installed on Verizon's Nexus Prime. He's go the full list and, as you will be able to tell, the only VZW apps you see here are those that pertain to Verizon's network (meaning you won't be seeing anything Verizon-branded on the phone unless you venture into the Manage Applications screen). That's all good news, though as with anything we can't fully trust it until the device is in users' hands. Read on for the full list.

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Iceland gets a data center to call its own, still believes in fairies

You say Iceland, we immediately think Eyjafjallajokull - and no, we haven't had a narcoleptic collapse upon these very keys. It's been over a year since that volcano swept the headlines and interrupted air travel, providing outsiders with a skewed perception of the country's geological constancy. Well, haters prepare to get served, because Verne Global is setting up data center shop in the homeland of a certain swan-wearing pop pixie, and leveraging the abundance of renewable resources at the ready.

Engadget, Iceland gets a data center to call its own, still believes in fairies

Ram unveils 1500 Tradesman HD, expanded Express lineup, bigger Rambox

Ram has announced a slew of additions to its line of pickup trucks, starting with the 1500 Tradesman Heavy Duty. The vehicle combines all of the excellent value of the standard Tradesman, but throws in the joy of three-quarter-ton towing and cargo capacity as well. Ram says that the vehicle now boasts the best-in-class title for both of those categories. With a maximum trailer weight of 11,500 pounds, the Tradesman HD tops the Ford F-150 by 200 pounds and the Chevrolet Silverado by 800 pounds.

Autoblog, Ram unveils 1500 Tradesman HD, expanded Express lineup, bigger Rambox

McTiVia Review

Have you ever wished you could project whatever you did or watched on your MacBook to your TV. I know I have and now it's possible with a device called McTiVia. While there have been various ways to do this in the past, now I can just boot up the mac, start the McTiVia app, change one video setting on the TV using my remote and voila. I am surfing, watching video, checking email, and even writing this review with my TV as a second monitor - only much bigger.
So think about that… anything you see on your laptop is projected on the TV.




The Gadgeteer, McTiVia Review

Microsoft Could Earn $444 Million on Android Licenses this Year

The analysts at Goldman Sachs have crunched some numbers following the recent licensing deal between Microsoft and Samsung and projects the computer software giant will receive some $444 million in fees from Android manufacturers this fiscal year. The firm concluded that Microsoft receives a $3-$6 cut on every device sold by companies including HTC among others.

Android Phone, Microsoft Could Earn $444 Million on Android Licenses this Year

Nokia to turn mobile landscape on its head with ‘Meltemi' smartphone OS

Nokia is again developing a proprietary smartphone operating system after announcing this past February that it would abandon both Symbian and MeeGo in favor of Microsoft's Windows Phone platform. Citing multiple anonymous sources, The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday reported that Nokia's executive vice president of mobile phones, Mary McDowell, is heading up the project. Code-named “Meltemi,” the new mobile platform is reportedly Linux-based and it is intended for use on low-end smartphones.

Boy Genius Report, Nokia to turn mobile landscape on its head with ‘Meltemi' smartphone OS

New Higher-capacity Transatlantic Internet Links Between Europe and the USA To Drive Scientific Research and Collaboration

ACE, GÉANT and national research & education networks join forces to deliver high speed infrastructureCambridge, UK, 29 September 2011 - Researchers and students across Europe and the US will soon be able to work in closer partnership following a major expansion in transatlantic research network capacity delivered by the pan-European GÉANT network and America Connects to Europe (ACE), a collaboration between Internet2, Indiana University GlobalNOC, DANTE and NYSERnet.New network links will significantly enhance the ability of European researchers to collaborate and exchange large volumes of data with colleagues in the United Sta

Press Release Distribution, New Higher-capacity Transatlantic Internet Links Between Europe and the USA To Drive Scientific Research and Collaboration

Huawei Honor gets video run-through, manages to hold the mobile court's attention

Sure, it may not grab headlines like a new iPhone or Google phone but that's not to say we're utterly uninterested in seeing a bit more of Huawei's forthcoming top-drawer handset. Now confirmed to play friendly with US radio frequencies, the single-core 1.4GHz Honor has been given a full video run-through. Techblog posits a December launch and 300 ($400) price-tag - not exactly the bargain basement prices we've come to expect from Huawei, but with a 4-inch touchscreen, DLNA abilities, an 8 megapixel camera on the back and a substantial 1900mAh battery, it looks like you'll get what you pay for.

Engadget, Huawei Honor gets video run-through, manages to hold the mobile court's attention

Largest digital signage system in Japan by Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi has been contracted to deliver the largest digital signage system in Japan, where it will be installed at Narita International Airport that comprises of 340 display units that includes a couple of 330″ screens, in addition to an unprecedented concave organic light-emitting display (OLED) screen that you see above in addition to a plethora of touch-screen displays. Full operation of this digital signage system is expect to be in full swing by the time summer of 2012 rolls around, while partial operation is said to begin in March next year.

Ubergizmo, Largest digital signage system in Japan by Mitsubishi

Confirmit Named a Leader in “EFM Vendors, Market Insights Platform Providers” Report by Independent Research Firm

Confirmit Recognised as Feature Rich Enterprise Feedback Management Solution for its Data Integration, Strong Survey Programming and User Accessibility London, UK and Oslo, Norway and New York, NY: 29 September 2011: Confirmit, the leading global software provider for Customer Feedback, Employee Feedback and Market Research, today announced that it was named a leader in the Forrester Research Inc. September 2011 report: "The Forrester Wave™: EFM Vendors, Market Insights Platform Providers, Q3 2011".

Press Release Distribution, Confirmit Named a Leader in “EFM Vendors, Market Insights Platform Providers” Report by Independent Research Firm

Is this the iPhone 5? It sure looks like it [VIDEO]

We just got wind of the following video that shows what seems to be an iPhone 4 with a bigger screen. The phone seems to be the same size as the iPhone 4 but the screen now stretches from edge to edge with minimum bezel as those early mockups suggested. Here's the video so you can see it for yourselves. And honestly, it does look legit no matter how hard it is to believe a working iPhone 5 unit has escaped Apple's stringent security.

Sure, there's always the possibility that this video is a carefully staged fake.





GSM Arena, Is this the iPhone 5? It sure looks like it [VIDEO]

Official Flickr App Now Available In The Android Market

Popular Yahoo photo service, Flickr, has finally released an Android app into the Market. Not exactly sure what took them so long but if you've been using their service since back in '00, I'm sure this will come as a welcomed release. The Flickr app is actually quite full featured with its own dedicated camera app allowing you to add custom filters and easily share your freshly snapped pics with your favorite social networks. If you never found yourself jumping on the Flickr bandwagon you always have the option of signing directly from the app.

Android Phone, Official Flickr App Now Available In The Android Market

LA Noire: The Complete Edition arriving on PCs this November

Great news for PC gamers who didn't get to play LA Noire when it was released earlier this year for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Rockstar Games has officially announced that the highly-acclaimed crime solving, film noir heavily-inspired game has a release date for the PC, and it is just over a month away. LA Noire: The Complete Edition will launch on Windows PC, Steam, and OnLive in North America on November 8th 2011.

Ubergizmo, LA Noire: The Complete Edition arriving on PCs this November

KaraKustoms machined case for iPad 2 looks sleek and sturdy

There are plenty of cases available on the aftermarket for iPad 2 tablets and they all have one goal in common: to keep your tablet protected, and some do a better job than others but sacrifice its looks in doing so. Well, the folks over at KarasKustoms - a company that specializes in machined products for use with Apple devices, have just got a custom-made case for the iPad 2 that looks tough and doesn't skimp on the looks department.

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a-JAYS One+ earbuds bring in-line remote, Swedish flair to your smartphone experience

JAYS has been dishing out slick looking audio gear for years, but before now it only offered models with inline remotes compatible with iDevices. Good thing the new a-JAYS One+ has arrived to bring some fashion forward 'phones to a bevy of handsets and give Klipsch some competition. The One+ still has tangle-free flat cables, sleek looks, and the matte-black finish you know and love, but it can now control devices from HTC, Samsung, BlackBerry and LG with its one-button inline remote. This is truly an egalitarian set of earbuds, as it works whether your phone's running iOS, Windows Mobile, or Android.

Engadget, a-JAYS One+ earbuds bring in-line remote, Swedish flair to your smartphone experience

foxLv2 PLATINUM Bluetooth portable speaker announced

The folks over at Soundmatters have just introduced a new addition to its lineup of foxL high quality portable speakers founded by former NASA engineer/audio legend Dr. Godehard Guenther. Called the foxLv2 PLATINUM Bluetooth, it has new performance features including CSR apt-X which dramatically improves the quality of audio that is streamed over Bluetooth from apt-X equipped devices (i.e. Apple Snow Leopard and Lion computers).

Ubergizmo, foxLv2 PLATINUM Bluetooth portable speaker announced

Amazon Unveils Kindle Fire Android Tablet ($199) & Kindle Touch ($99), Kindle 2011 Priced at $79!

Interestingly, it's priced at just $199 which is considerably cheaper than several other competing tablets, yet it does not compromise on features. Amazon Kindle Fire features a 7-inch capacitive multi-touch display covered by Gorilla Glass. This protects the display from usual domestic dents and scratches. The physical appearance reminds us of BlackBerry Playbook (no buttons on the face), but yes there's Android under that display.

Kindle Fire is powered by a dual-core TI OMAP4 CPU, driven by Android OS nicely topped with Amazon's custom UI. There's plethora of apps and serves built right into the tablet.


Technology Nerd, Amazon Unveils Kindle Fire Android Tablet ($199) & Kindle Touch ($99), Kindle 2011 Priced at $79!

The Microsoft Tax is official: Samsung will pay royalties for each Android phone or tablet it sells

Samsung finally caved. The Korean giant agreed to pay Microsoft royalties for each and every Android-powered tablet or smartphone it sells. This then is the day that the Microsoft Tax has become official. Unlike the (in)famous Apple Tax, which is just a way of saying that Apple products are more expensive than the competition, the Microsoft Tax is fueled by the company's patents and is something that very soon will hit every company that makes any kind of hardware that runs Android.

Last year, HTC did what Samsung is doing now and signaled a rather grim future for Android device manufacturers.

Unwired View, The Microsoft Tax is official: Samsung will pay royalties for each Android phone or tablet it sells

Porsche 911 found to be Frankfurt favorite

The coverage coming out of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show was filled with vehicles that run the gamut of the automotive spectrum, but one vehicle in particular caught the eyes of journalists and readers alike. The 2012 Porsche 911 was the darling of the Frankfurt show, and the data backs it up. According to browsing and social media data compiled by UK company Kantar Media Precis, the new 911 was the most (virtually) talked about machine in attendance.

Autoblog, Porsche 911 found to be Frankfurt favorite

Panasonic: No GH3 camera this year

Micro Four-Thirds cameras are starting to catch on, namely due to their quality and interchangeable lens which has managed to blur the line between compact cameras and DSLRs. This has resulted in manufacturers aggressively pushing out their cameras, and with the Panasonic GH2 released last year, it's only normal that we should be able to expect an update or refresh to the GH series this year, but for Panasonic GH3 hopefuls, it does not appear to be the case. According to Panasonic who spoke to TechRadar, the company has confirmed that there will be no upgrade to the Panasonic GH2 this year.

Ubergizmo, Panasonic: No GH3 camera this year

Confirmed : iPhone Launch At Apple Conference On 4th October!

Apple has already started rolling out press invitations to select parties. The invitation depicts the date and time as 4th October and 10 A.M Pacific Time respectively. It's also punch-lined as "Let's talk iPhone", which clearly suggests that the next-generation iPhone will be unveiled on the same day. Apple's new CEO Tim Cooks is expected to take the centre stage and deliver his keynote address. He will also be unveiling the next-generation iPhone(s) to the media.

Technology Nerd, Confirmed : iPhone Launch At Apple Conference On 4th October!

Amazon Kindle family portrait

And golly, don't they look proud. On the left, the new $99 Kindle Touch. On the right, the new $79 Kindle. And, in the middle, the $199 Kindle Fire tablet.





Engadget, Amazon Kindle family portrait

Penclic Mouse Coming to North America

One of the most common complaints when using a mouse is that it makes your wrist hurt in the long run. A Sweden-based company named Prestige International tries to defy the norm by going old-school with its approach in computer navigation. The Penclic Mouse is shaped like a pen, works and feels like it as well. The pen grip put your wrist and forearm in a relaxed position while utilizing the device with more advanced precision compared with traditional computer mice.
The Penclic Mouse features a laser sensor, five buttons, and a scroll wheel.

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Amazon Kindle Fire hands-on!

We just saw the Amazon Kindle Fire in person, and it really is about as close as it comes to a BlackBerry PlayBook as far as the exterior goes. It's nearly identical save for the Amazon branding, and the lack of a camera and microphone. The touch panel and screen are the same, and the exterior casing is almost an exact replica. As far as the software, Amazon's heavily-customized Android OS looks to be just perfect for what Amazon intend for users to do with this tablet - watch movies, read books, play music, browse the web and spend money on Amazon services.





Boy Genius Report, Amazon Kindle Fire hands-on!

ASUS Ultrabooks to arrive in New York City on October 11

The Ultrabooks are coming, and it looks like ASUS' first foray into thin and light computing will officially arrive on October 11th in New York. According to a UX series landing page, we need only wait 15 more days before getting our hands the ASUS UX21 and its larger, but still svelte sibling, the UX31, once again. So, are you excited for the arrival of these ultrabooks.

2DayBlog.com, ASUS Ultrabooks to arrive in New York City on October 11

3D Printer-Maker Stratasys Expands Production Capacity

Doubling of manufacturing space is a vote of confidence in an uncertain economyFrankfurt - 28 September 2011 - With a ceremonial ribbon-cutting event at its newest building today, 3D printer maker, Stratasys (NASDAQ: SSYS), expressed a vote of confidence in an uncertain economy. Stratasys says the 90,000 square-foot building doubles its capacity for machine production. The company purchased the building late last year and finished outfitting it this July. "We've said we're optimistic about the economy and our prospects," says Stratasys CEO, Scott Crump. "By opening this building, we're putting our money where our mouth is.

Press Release Distribution, 3D Printer-Maker Stratasys Expands Production Capacity

Sprint Temporarily Suspends Gingerbread Update for LG Optimus S

In what is normally a joyous occasion in the Android community has turned into a nightmare for some. Apparently, LG Optimus S owners who have recently updated their device to Android 2.3 Gingerbread have been reporting more bugs and issues than you can shake a stick at (that means a lot). Sprint has officially acknowledged these issues in their community forums and they let everyone know today that they are halting the update until further notice. Here’s a quick list of the confirmed issues from Sprint.

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gadgeter, Sprint Temporarily Suspends Gingerbread Update for LG Optimus S

Skytex Skytab Windows 7 Tablet

With tablets now getting some much needed attention and interest coming from consumers, more and more of such devices are now slowly trying to gain entry into the market. So far, the market is dominated by the iPad and a bunch of Android tablets in the mix. One of the new players will be offering a Windows 7 tablet via the new Skytex Skytab S-series of tablet PC's. Skytec Technologies has partnered with EXOPC to come up with the new Skytex Skytab S-series Tablet PC. It features EXOPC's touch friendly EXO UI, an interesting addition to combine with its Windows 7 OS.

Gadget.com, Skytex Skytab Windows 7 Tablet

LG Optimus Slider Makes An Appearance On Best Buy's Website

Best Buy has outed the LG Optimus Slider today by listing the device as “coming soon” on their website. We thought we had this pegged for Sprint but it looks like they may have passed on this device, instead handing it off to Virgin Mobile. While we don’t have too many details to give, we can tell you that just like the Slider’s other Optimus cousins, the device will feature largely the same specs but this time with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Other notable specs include a 3.2-inch display, 3MP camera and running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Android Phone, LG Optimus Slider Makes An Appearance On Best Buy's Website

Is a second generation Kindle Fire tablet hitting early next year?

Shortly after information started leaking out about the warmly-named Amazon tablet, gdgt offered up some supplementary details from sources explaining why the Fire looks an awful lot like the PlayBook. According to the anonymous informants, the thing was built using the same template as RIM's device. Apparently the product is more or less being rushed out the door to make it out in time for the holidays. It seems that there may be another pressing reason for the rush to bring the reader-friendly tablet to market - namely a much improved second generation device, which is currently on-tap for the first quarter of next year.

Engadget, Is a second generation Kindle Fire tablet hitting early next year?

Bethesda tells Mojang to lay down its virtual guns, lawyer up for a trademark battle

Time was, men could settle their disputes with glinting swords at the ready and their honor on the line. Nowadays, only the cosplaying and Comic Con attending folk alike are likely to burnish (elvish) blades, although they're rather inapt to sully them with enemy blood. Well, unsurprisingly, Mojang head Markus "Notch" Persson's modern day offer of a Quake 3 Arena simulated duel - his proposed method of extralegal recourse - was shot down by Bethesda, the company suing the Minecraft creator for use of the word "Scrolls" in its unreleased card game.

Engadget, Bethesda tells Mojang to lay down its virtual guns, lawyer up for a trademark battle