Friday, December 30, 2011

Auto manufacturers sought for new advanced metal that's 100x lighter than Styrofoam

Auto manufacturers sought for new advanced metal that's 100x lighter than Styrofoam

Automakers are being pinched to increase safety and improve fuel efficiency, but those two goals often work against each other. That could change thanks to a material that is 99.99-percent air. Ward's Automotive reports that the California Institute of Technology, HRL Laboratories and the University of California-Irvine have combined to develop a micro-lattice material that is said to be 100 times lighter than Styrofoam and strong like steel. We'd call this material paper-thin, but the truth is even more impressive: the material is comprised of tiny woven tubes that are 1,000 times thinner than a human hair.

The U.S.

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Apple Mirrorbook Air is so fake, you'd wish it was real

Apple Mirrorbook Air is so fake, you'd wish it was real

I know that April Fool's Day is not here yet, but that does not mean you cannot have a good laugh before we bid 2011 goodbye. Remember the Mirrorbook Air that we covered earlier this month. It seems that this particular video espouses the wonders of this tiny marvel – where it is said to sport an optical “super mini drive”, accompanied by a 1.5″ reflective Retina Display which doubles up as a mirror when it is not powered, alongside “nano solid state technology”.



Ubergizmo, Apple Mirrorbook Air is so fake, you'd wish it was real

Stephen Hawking wants you!

Stephen Hawking wants you!

One of the most brilliant minds on this planet belongs to Stephen Hawking, and he needs a geek who has the heart and interest in maintaining his special wheelchair. This particular gadget whiz will be paid a modest £25,000 so that Mr. Hawking's custom-made ride will keep on rollin'. I can almost see a meme appearing already, with the tag line “They see me thinkin', they hatin'.” What makes this wheelchair all the more special is its ability to convey what Mr.

Ubergizmo, Stephen Hawking wants you!

The Razor that Oprah Uses to Shave her Legs

The Razor that Oprah Uses to Shave her Legs

Ok, I don't know if this is really the razor that Oprah uses, but if I had eleventy trillion dollars like she does, I might just buy one. The Zafirro Iridium razor has a handle that is made from very rare 99.95% pure iridium, which is the strongest and densest metal on the planet. Hexagonal screws made of platinum hold it together and solid white sapphire blades which are hypoallergenic and are impervious to oxidation and corrosion will give you the closest shave ever. If you want one of these, you better act fast because only 99 of them have been made. The price for this baby is a cool $100,000.

The Gadgeteer, The Razor that Oprah Uses to Shave her Legs

Convert a Paper Airplane into an Electric Plane

Convert a Paper Airplane into an Electric Plane

The PowerUp Electric Powered Paper Airplane Conversion Kit from TailorToys will turn a homemade folded paper airplane into an electric powered propeller driven plane. It comes with one propeller module and a charger module which runs on 3 AA batteries. You will need to supply your own paper to fold your plane. Once folded, clip the propeller module in place and charge it. 20 seconds of charge time will fly your plane for around 30 seconds or so. This looks like it could be a lot of fun for less than $20.

The Gadgeteer, Convert a Paper Airplane into an Electric Plane

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Zalman's F1 Series SSDs hit the Japanese market

Zalman's F1 Series SSDs hit the Japanese market

Zalman's newest line of solid state drives, the F1-series, is slated for launch tomorrow in Japan. The F1 Series SSDs utilize a 2.5-inch form-factor SATA 6 Gb/s interface. The drive is based on the SandForce SF-2281 controller with multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory. Its available in capacities of 60 GB, 120 GB and 240 GB. Pricing is listed at 11,980 JPY (US $153) for the 60 GB, 19,800 JPY ($254) for the 120 GB, and 39,980 JPY ($513) for the 240 GB model.
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Duke Boys' first General Lee goes to Barrett-Jackson (video)

Duke Boys' first General Lee goes to Barrett-Jackson (video)

The very first 1969 Dodge Charger General Lee from "The Dukes of Hazzard" is headed under the gavel at Barret-Jackson. The vehicle was created specifically for the show's intro and made just one jump before being retired. Why the short life span. That first leap was an impressive feat, vaulting the Charger 16 feet in the air over a distance of 82 feet as it sailed over Rosco's Monaco patrol car before crashing back down to Earth.



Autoblog, Duke Boys' first General Lee goes to Barrett-Jackson (video)

LG to Show Off 84-Inch ‘Ultra Definition' TV at CES

LG to Show Off 84-Inch ‘Ultra Definition' TV at CES

LG's 84-inch prototype 4K display will join a growing number of 4K TVs at CES. Photo: LG. Apparently, a 55-inch OLED television isn't wowing enough.

Gadget Lab, LG to Show Off 84-Inch ‘Ultra Definition' TV at CES

Gameloft Weekend Sale Starts NOW – All Games Only 99 Cents


Gameloft’s weekend sale is in full effect dropping the price of every single one of their paid titles in the Android Market to a mere 99 cents. If you’re first instinct is to jump on their newly released Modern Combat 3 (you’re not alone), Gameloft did mention that although currently excluded form the promotion, the title will also drop it’s $7 price tag but will only be available for 24 hours at $1. No word on exactly which day that will occur so you can either check the Market everyday or like/follow them on Facebook/Twitter for updates. In the meantime, you can drool over the trailer below.

Must resist….



Android Phone, Gameloft Weekend Sale Starts NOW â€" All Games Only 99 Cents

Nokia Ace LTE arriving on AT&T next March?

Nokia Ace LTE arriving on AT&T next March?

Earlier today we wrote about the HTC Radiant and Samsung Mandel, and now it looks like we've got more information about the devices. Paul Thurrott from Winsupersite posted some additional details about the upcoming LTE phones. According to his sources, the phones will be arriving on AT&T before the middle of 2012 and will be revealed at CES 2012. And to add one more device to the mix, he claims that the Nokia Ace LTE phone is also arriving on AT&T on March 18th. That's the first time we've had a specific release date for the phone. The Nokia Lumia 710 is also said to be arriving on Verizon in April, but not as a 4G LTE device.

Ubergizmo, Nokia Ace LTE arriving on AT&T next March?

Verizon to start charging “convenience fees”

Verizon to start charging “convenience fees”

After the nationwide outage yesterday, it looks like Verizon is going to give its customers another reason to be mad at it: the folks over at Droid-Life have gotten their hands on snapshots showing off certain internal Verizon documents stating that it will be implementing a new “convenience fee” in the near future. According to the documents, Verizon would be charging customers and additional $2 if they pay their bills over the phone or online. If true, this would enter in effect on January 15 2012.

Ubergizmo, Verizon to start charging “convenience fees”

Samsung already sold 1 million Galaxy Note units, may bring the device to AT&T in 2012

Samsung already sold 1 million Galaxy Note units, may bring the device to AT&T in 2012

After having been sold in more than 1 million units already, the Samsung Galaxy Note phone/tablet hybrid is on its way to the USA. So far, the Note hasn't been officially sold Stateside. If you reside there and want one, you have to resort to imported units. But that may soon change – especially if your carrier of choice is AT&T.

Samsung today took to Flickr to publicize the 1 million sales milestone. In the brief announcement, the company also mentions that it expects Galaxy Note sales to grow even more when it arrives in the US next year.

The Samsung Galaxy Note may end up being sold by AT&T, and sooner than we may think.

Unwired View, Samsung already sold 1 million Galaxy Note units, may bring the device to AT&T in 2012

Wednesday, December 28, 2011

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG let us know at CES 2011 that it had 4K LCD televisions in the pipeline, but unfortunately they didn't make it out this year. Expect for that to change in 2012, as the company just announced it's bringing an 84-inch "ultra definition" (3840x2160) TV to Las Vegas to go along with its 55-inch OLED. It has all of LG's Cinema 3D and Smart TV features built-in, including support for that upgraded Magic Motion remote and voice control. There's no official word yet on when we'll see these on shelves or at what price, but it certainly looks production ready compared to other prototypes that have been displayed over the years.
LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012

LG unveils 84-inch 'ultra definition' 4K TV it's bringing to CES 2012


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RunCore outs new storage solutions for CES, Marvell-based Falcon series included

RunCore outs new storage solutions for CES, Marvell-based Falcon series included

If you're looking to quell your inner storage enthusiast after the holidays, RunCore may have something to satisfy your appetite. The company announced that it has two products intended for launch at CES. The Falcon series is a Marvell-based storage solution that boasts R / W IOPS speeds that best the outfit's Pro V SATA 6Gb/s SSDs. Speaking of the Pro V series, RunCore is looking to set up shop in Ultrabooks with a 7mm model of its 2.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s SSD with 500 MB/s read and 540 MB/s write speeds.

Engadget, RunCore outs new storage solutions for CES, Marvell-based Falcon series included

Microsoft testing fix for Windows Phone SMS security hole

Microsoft testing fix for Windows Phone SMS security hole

. Microsoft is reportedly testing a fix to a Windows Phone SMS security hole that was first discovered by Khaled Salameh earlier this month. “ Security Team contacted me today, they've confirmed the WP7 SMS Bug and found the root cause, a fix is currently under testing,” Salameh tweeted on Wednesday. Here's how the bug worked: one user could send a text message with a specific string of characters to a Windows Phone device that would automatically reboot the phone and then lock the Windows Phone user out of the Messaging Hub.

Boy Genius Report, Microsoft testing fix for Windows Phone SMS security hole

China tests train that hit 500km/h

China tests train that hit 500km/h

Imagine getting across the country on a train that is capable of hitting speeds of up to 500km/h – don't you think that this is going to be a treat. It would eliminate the hassle of checking in an hour earlier for domestic flights, as well as doing away with those pesky security checkpoints at airports. China is at the forefront here, where their test train managed to achieve a speed of 500km/h on a railway line in Qingdao, Shandong province.

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Vending machine in Japan dispenses drinks and WiFi

Vending machine in Japan dispenses drinks and WiFi

Vending machines typically dispense foodstuff, such as drinks and snacks, but what about one that dispenses WiFi. Well, technically it does not actually dispense WiFi, but Tokyo-based Asahi Soft Drinks recently took the wraps off a new vending machine that not only dispenses the company's products, but also emits a WiFi signal within a 50m radius. There is no catch here and users will not have to purchase a drink in order to use the WiFi, although there is a 30 minute limit before the user is cut off although it appears that reconnecting is possible.

Ubergizmo, Vending machine in Japan dispenses drinks and WiFi

Kindle accessory maker sues Amazon for extortion

Kindle accessory maker sues Amazon for extortion

. M-Edge Accessories has filed a lawsuit against Amazon with a federal court in Maryland that accuses the online retailer of bullying it into coughing up higher commissions in exchange for better placement on Amazon's website. M-Edge Accessories isn't just filing a suit for extortion according to The Wall Street Journal, however - the accessory maker is also accusing Amazon of patent infringement, false advertising, creating unfair competition and hampering M-Edge's customer relations. Amazon reportedly played some pretty dirty games with M-Edge in order to secure a larger percentage of commissions.

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M-Edge suit accuses Amazon of corporate bullying, patent infringement over Kindle cases

M-Edge suit accuses Amazon of corporate bullying, patent infringement over Kindle cases

Case maker M-Edge filed suit with a Maryland court last week accusing Amazon of "unlawful corporate bullying" and patent infringement relating to the company's line of Kindle cases. According to M-Edge, the company signed a three-year agreement with Amazon in November 2009 for a 15-percent sales commission, only to have the retail giant demand a new contract with a 32-percent cut a mere two month later. A lawyer for M-Edge told The Wall Street Journal that Amazon punished the case maker over its refusal to play ball, after threats of burying the company's products on its site.

Engadget, M-Edge suit accuses Amazon of corporate bullying, patent infringement over Kindle cases

LG introduces 27″ 3D IPS Panel with 2mm Bezel at upcoming CES

LG introduces 27″ 3D IPS Panel with 2mm Bezel at upcoming CES

LG is set to blow some minds in a few weeks during CES 2012 with a lineup of new IPS monitors, one of which features a bezel somewhere around 1 to 2-mm thick: the DM92 series. Given that the big reveal is just around the corner, LG naturally didn't provide much in regards to details. However the DM92 series will measure 27-inches, support 3D content, and incorporate an IPS panel which “enables greater depth, consistent color and brightness at wider viewing angles compared with conventional 3D displays.”.

2DayBlog.com, LG introduces 27″ 3D IPS Panel with 2mm Bezel at upcoming CES

Samsung aims to sell 374 million phones next year, up 15% from 2011

Samsung aims to sell 374 million phones next year, up 15% from 2011

. Samsung hopes to sell 374 million phones next year, up 15% from the 325 million the company expects to have sold in 2011. The South Korea-based firm also said that it plans to sell 150 million smartphones in 2012, Korea Economic Daily said Tuesday. The vendor is well on its way to achieving its 2011 sales goal and announced in December that it had already sold 300 million devices.

Boy Genius Report, Samsung aims to sell 374 million phones next year, up 15% from 2011

3.7 million Android devices activated this Christmas

3.7 million Android devices activated this Christmas

If there's any testament to the fact that people just love shopping more during the holiday season, the amount of Android devices sold during those days proves it. Andy Rubin has just tweeted a new Android milestone - 3.7 million Android devices activated on December 24th and 25th. Android recently reached a new milestone last week when it hit 700,000 activations a day, so this jump to a few million in one day is pretty significant. We're sure this isn't going to last throughout the rest of the year, but it does give a huge boost to the amount of Android users worldwide.

Ubergizmo, 3.7 million Android devices activated this Christmas

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

LG Prada 3.0 is now available in Korea, will hit Europe in January

LG Prada 3.0 is now available in Korea, will hit Europe in January

LG is surely not wasting time in bringing its latest Prada 3.0 Android smartphone to the market. The device is already available for purchase in Korea - only two weeks after its official announcement. The smartphone will become available in Europe and more Asian markets in January. No info on other countries has been given at the moment.

The LG Prada 3.0 contract price in Korea varies, depending on the wireless plan of your choice. In case you want the device sans any commitment, prepare to shell out 899,800 won (approximately $780).

GSM Arena, LG Prada 3.0 is now available in Korea, will hit Europe in January

Sprint Giving Select Customers Early Upgrades – Hurry! Offer Ends December 31st


If you're a Sprint customer, you may want to listen listen up. Seems old Yeller is throwing a silent (read: secret) promotion for certain eligible Premier customers by allowing them to upgrade early. I know, it sounds crazy but look at the above leaked pic for proof. Every phone appears to be up for grabs, meaning you can upgrade that old Evo 4G and finally come up on that Samsung Epic Super Galaxy S II Fantastic 4G Touch phone you've been eying in the store window.

Android Phone, Sprint Giving Select Customers Early Upgrades â€" Hurry! Offer Ends December 31st

Ewen the Cheerlight robot reacts to tweets about colors

Ewen the Cheerlight robot reacts to tweets about colors

A robot creator has managed to create a special robot named Ewen, that reacts to tweets about colors. Whenever a tweet is sent to the @cheerlights account, the robot reads it, and depending on the color on the tweet - it gives a different facial expression. The robot is designed to look like a Jawa from Star Wars (though its creator calls Ewen an Ewok), but it functions as intended. Red makes him angry, yellow happy, blue sad, and purple confused. He doesn't react to other colors at the moment, but we're pretty sure it can be upgraded in the future.



Ubergizmo, Ewen the Cheerlight robot reacts to tweets about colors

Samsung to push Bada 2.0 updates to its Wave range in Q1 2012

Samsung to push Bada 2.0 updates to its Wave range in Q1 2012

Back in September, Samsung announced that all of its older Wave smartphones would be updated to Bada 2.0 starting Q4 2011. Not long after that, the company has excluded the Wave 525 and Wave 533 models, citing hardware limitations. And now it looks like the Bada 2.0 update for the remaining handsets is delayed.
According to Samsung Spain, older Wave phones will only get to taste the new version of the OS starting the first quarter of 2012.

Unwired View, Samsung to push Bada 2.0 updates to its Wave range in Q1 2012

Windows Phone Marketplace now has a Nokia category

Windows Phone Marketplace now has a Nokia category

It looks like Nokia now has its own category of apps and games in Windows Phone Marketplace - at least that's what a Lumia 800 spotted somewhere in France is suggesting (see the photo below). Called Nokia collection, the category is obviously allowing Nokia WP users to quickly find and download apps and games made specifically for their devices.

Unwired View, Windows Phone Marketplace now has a Nokia category

Family buried in New Mexico snowdrift for two days saved

Family buried in New Mexico snowdrift for two days saved

For most of us, holiday travel is little more than a slight inconvenience, but an Amarillo, Texas family has found out just how treacherous taking to the road in winter can be. David Higgins, his wife and his five-year-old daughter packed into the family's GMC Yukon for a ski trip in New Mexico. Shortly after the trio crossed the state line, a severe snow storm descended, forcing Higgins off the road. The SUV quickly became mired in the white stuff, and it wasn't long before the entire vehicle was encased in a massive snow drift.

Autoblog, Family buried in New Mexico snowdrift for two days saved

LG Fantasy Windows Phone caught on camera, might see a 2012 launch

LG Fantasy Windows Phone caught on camera, might see a 2012 launch

With Nokia pretty much taking up a lot of the spotlight when it comes to Windows Phone devices, one could easily forget that earlier this year Microsoft announced a list of partners that they would be working with for their Windows Phone 7.5 platform, such as LG who had launched a Windows Phone 7 device in the form of the LG Quantum in the past. Well thanks to a leaked (and rather blurry) photo that's pictured above, what we are possibly looking at is the LG Fantasy which is the manufacturer's upcoming Windows Phone 7.5 device.

Ubergizmo, LG Fantasy Windows Phone caught on camera, might see a 2012 launch

Boxee 1.5 update on the way

Boxee 1.5 update on the way

Boxee announced on its blog today that it will be releasing version 1.5 of its Boxee software very soon. The update will improve the home screen with additional links; give the featured section a face lift, optimized search, made the Menu more accessible, updated the Movies and TV Shows layout, expanded the thumbnails in Watch Later & Friends sections and added filters. The version 1.5 update is now available as a beta for Mac, Windows and Linux users. Boxee version 1.5 will be available for Boxee.tv at the end of January next year.

Ubergizmo, Boxee 1.5 update on the way

LogMeIn remote desktop app goes free on iPhone and iPad

LogMeIn remote desktop app goes free on iPhone and iPad

Looks like LogMeIn Inc. has suddenly cottoned on to the freemium business model, deciding to offer its basic remote desktop app for iPhone and iPad entirely gratis. Previously, you had to hand over $29.99 for the simple pleasure of accessing your PC and Mac desktops via LogMeIn Ignition, but the new free version (simply ‘LogMeIn') amply provides for that barebones service, while bells and whistles are reserved for those who buy an in-app subscription to LogMeIn Pro at $40 per year — including things like HD video and sound streaming, file transferring and integration with cloud storage services .

2DayBlog.com, LogMeIn remote desktop app goes free on iPhone and iPad

Monday, December 26, 2011

T-Platforms to construct 10-petaflop supercomputer for Moscow State University

T-Platforms to construct 10-petaflop supercomputer for Moscow State University

The Moscow State University in Russia recently T-Platforms, a high-performance computing company, assigning them with a task that will see T-Platforms develop and construct a ten petaflop cluster which should enter operational status by the time 2013 rolls around. At 10 petaflops, this particular machine ought to place it just shy of the current fastest supercomputer on earth, where credit goes to the Japanese K Computer that has been rated at 10.51 petaflops. In order to achieve this, it will incorporate a range of different node types.

Ubergizmo, T-Platforms to construct 10-petaflop supercomputer for Moscow State University

Swarovski iPhone 4S for the Rich

Swarovski iPhone 4S for the Rich

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Saturday, December 24, 2011

Archos 70b Internet Tablet

Archos 70b Internet Tablet

With tablets becoming the popular device of the year, it is just quite normal for makers to come up with new models in time for the holidays. Archos is one of the upcoming tablet makers that has started making a name for itself, especially in Europe. It has recently announced the availability of the new Archos 70b internet tablet. The Archos 70b is an enhanced version of the Archos 70 internet tablet. It is powered by a 1.2 GHz processor and comes with the Android Honeycomb OS. This internet tablet comes with a 512MB RAM, 3D graphics accelerator, HDMI output, a higher resolution capacitive touchscreen and WiFi connectivity.

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Friday, December 23, 2011

Apple may be rushing to launch the iPad 3 on Jobs's birthday

Apple may be rushing to launch the iPad 3 on Jobs's birthday

. Is Apple planning to launch the iPad 3 on Steve Jobs's birthday next year. The idea might sound more like a conspiracy theory than a rumor but if you're looking for an update on when Apple might be launching its iPad 3, a new report says late-February. According to Focus Taiwan, Apple's component suppliers and manufacturing partners are hustling to build enough devices in time to get the tablet on store shelves by February 24th - Steve Jobs's birthday. Foxconn, which is reportedly building between 9.5 million and 9.7 million units, has allegedly asked its workers to work through the Lunar New Year holiday.

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Sanwa unveils SKB-BT14 Bluetooth 2.0 keyboard

Sanwa unveils SKB-BT14 Bluetooth 2.0 keyboard

Looking for one of those foldable Bluetooth keyboards that you can take with you on your travels. If you are, the good news is that Sanwa may have what you need in the form of the SKB-BT14 Bluetooth 2.0 keyboard. Unfortunately it still uses Bluetooth 2.0 as opposed to Bluetooth 3.0, but we guess if you plan to use it for short periods of time, the difference in power consumption may not be as noticeable. The Bluetooth connection will give the user up to 10m in wireless range.

Ubergizmo, Sanwa unveils SKB-BT14 Bluetooth 2.0 keyboard

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Kindle Fire stops blocking Android Market site

Kindle Fire stops blocking Android Market site

Some of you may have noticed, when perusing the interwebs on your Kindle Fire, that a certain Google-branded Market refused to load in the slate's Silk browser. In fact, it automatically redirected you to the Amazon App store in an unsettling bit of URL hijacking. Well, with the latest update to the tablet, that slightly befuddling restriction has been lifted and the questionable behavior rectified. Presumably this was originally intended to save customers confusion and support staff headaches when trying to install an app from the Android Market failed.

2DayBlog.com, Kindle Fire stops blocking Android Market site

Rhapsody president shaves head as service tops 1 million paid U.S. subscribers

Rhapsody president shaves head as service tops 1 million paid U.S. subscribers

. Rhapsody announced on Thursday that it now has more than 1 million paying subscribers in the United States. The company claims it is now the top pay-for music streaming company in the country, although we imagine Spotify is nipping at its heals now that it has more than 2.5 million subscribers globally. In celebration of the milestone, Rhapsody president Jon Irwin shaved his head, a promise he made to the company if it ever reached million subscribers. “We've accomplished quite a bit over the past decade, so it's no small statement to say that 2011 was probably our biggest year yet,” Irwin said.

Boy Genius Report, Rhapsody president shaves head as service tops 1 million paid U.S. subscribers

Electronic Tattoo Concept Monitors Blood Disorders

Electronic Tattoo Concept Monitors Blood Disorders

A recent Greener Gadgets Design Competition yields a concept that blurs the line between science fiction and reality. Engineer Jim Mielke demonstrated a “Digital Tattoo Interface” technology, which inserts a touch-based display underneath the skin. A tightly-rolled unit made of thin, flexible silicone is inserted into the skin where it unfurls into a full display. It is powered by blood flow as it is attached to an artery and vein using a blood fuel cell that turns glucose and oxygen into electricity. Once connected, a “tattoo” that looks like a cell phone display appears on the skin.

Gadget.com, Electronic Tattoo Concept Monitors Blood Disorders

Apple's sinking share in France and Germany may be fueling patent wars

Apple's sinking share in France and Germany may be fueling patent wars

. Whether or not competing products do in fact infringe on Apple's patents, Apple may have another reason to attack its rivals so aggressively in France and Germany: the company is losing ground. New data from Kantar Worldpanel released on Thursday shows that while the launch of the iPhone 4S was a huge hit in the United States and the United Kingdom, smartphone users in key markets like France and Germany were seemingly not as impressed with the handset. Read on for more.

Reactions to the iPhone 4S were mixed when it was unveiled in October.

Boy Genius Report, Apple's sinking share in France and Germany may be fueling patent wars

Samsung Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich ROM hits release candidate

Samsung Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich ROM hits release candidate

While Samsung has chosen not to officially support the original Galaxy S when it comes to dishing out Android Ice Cream Sandwich, the folks over at XDA-developers aren't giving up hope and are hard at work doing it themselves. They've finally come up with the first release candidate version of the Samsung Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich ROM. Pretty much everything is working right now, so it's touted to be good enough to use for your daily phone, but there are some known issues: the FM Radio doesn't work and neither does wireless tethering.



Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S Ice Cream Sandwich ROM hits release candidate

Kia Ray EV announced

Kia Ray EV announced

Kia Motors, one of Korea's popular car manufacturers, has announced the launch of Korea's first Electric Vehicle (EV) - the Kia Ray EV. If the first thing that popped into your mind was the sleek curves of a manta ray's body when you heard the name “Ray” you're not alone - that was my first though. However it looks like Kia has decided to go with a not-so-sleek boxy shape for the Ray EV. It shares the same dimensions as the Ray CUV (crossover utility vehicle) that was launched last month, but instead of the 1.0 liter gasoline engine, it makes use of a 50KW electric motor and a 16.4 kWh lithium-ion polymer battery pack to run.

Ubergizmo, Kia Ray EV announced

LG gets ready for CES with a new gang of IPS monitors

LG gets ready for CES with a new gang of IPS monitors

It looks like LG couldn't wait until next month's CES to share its very latest selection of monitors. They're all IPS screens, and include the D43 3D monitor, which offers a conversion mode from 2D images and a 3D hotkey. It's joined by the 27-inch, slim-bezeled DM92 and the DM82; a 23-incher with built-in seven-watt speakers. The DM52 straddles both sizes and will be up for grabs alongside the rest of LG's new display family starting February.

Engadget, LG gets ready for CES with a new gang of IPS monitors

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Handheld brain scanner approved by FDA

Handheld brain scanner approved by FDA

Being on the battlefield to deliver people from a tyrant, or to protect one's country is a noble, albeit extremely dangerous occupation. You might take all the necessary precautions, but sometimes, bullets do find their mark. Battlefield blasts that have left soldiers dazed could eventually end up as a fatal situation if there is any bleeding happening in the brain, and the proper diagnosis is not made to treat it in time. Well, the US military might see less casualties from such situations after the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approved the first handheld device which is capable of detecting life-threatening brain bleeding.

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Overkill From Craneball Studios Now Available For Android – Nitty-Gritty, First Person Shooter


Craneball Studios is at it again, this time with their newest Android offering, a nitty-gritty first person shooter called Overkill (gotta say it from the depths of your throat). Deviating from their more “cutesy” styled title like Super Rope, Overkill pushes you headfirst into a post apocalyptic future where you must kill to survive. Okay, so while the story is relatively uninspired, the gameplay is where you're more likely to focus your short attention span.




Android Phone, Overkill From Craneball Studios Now Available For Android â€" Nitty-Gritty, First Person Shooter