Leaked Nikon D3200 Specifications

It looks like Nikon will launch the successor to the Nikon D3100 very soon. Dubbed as the Nikon D3200, the upcoming DSLR camera will feature a 24MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 11 Auto Focus points, 4 fps in burst mode, ISO 100-6400 (expandable to ISO 12800) and an improved video functionality. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Leaked Nikon D3200 Specifications

Gmail app for iOS now lets you e-mail from alternate addresses

It looks like Google has rolled out a subtle, yet significant change to its Gmail app for iOS, with a new feature that allows users to send emails from alternate addresses. It's a feature that's long existed on the web version, and now, it's available on that notorious app for iPad and iPhone, too.

2DayBlog.com, Gmail app for iOS now lets you e-mail from alternate addresses

Keio University demonstrates 3-Axis Analog Joystick For Touchscreen Devices

This elastic device converts the camera of your smartphone into a fully functional 3-axis analog joystick. It is under development by a research group at Keio University. “The way this system works is very simple. There are small markers in this elastic device and the markers are detected by this built-in front-facing mobile phone camera. By tracking how the markers move as the elastic device deforms, this system enables a variety of inputs.”

“The camera is detecting the markers right now. When you press the device, like this, the markers move further apart, or they move horizontally or vertically, or they get skewed.


Akihabara News, Keio University demonstrates 3-Axis Analog Joystick For Touchscreen Devices

Mulally receives nearly $30M in compensation for 2011

If you're Alan Mulally's gardener, it's probably a good time to ask the boss for a raise. The Ford Chief Executive Officer just pocketed $58.3 million in stock earlier in the month, and now his 2011 compensation has been made public – and it's increased some 11 percent. Mulally received $29.5 million in 2011, according to The Detroit News, more than twice the next-highest-paid Ford officer cited in the report, Executive Chairman Bill Ford Jr., whose total compensation was $14.46 million.

Autoblog, Mulally receives nearly $30M in compensation for 2011

Netflix snags DVD.com domain, invests in the future of optical media

Looking for a shortcut to Netflix's home on the web. Try hitting up DVD.com - it'll take you there, for now. The latest address to join the family of Netflix redirects actually brings you to a subdomain - dvd.netflix.com - suggesting that the company could once again be planning to split its streaming and physical media services, at least from an access perspective. A shareholder letter lists the company's U.S. DVD subscriptions at 11.17 million at the end of Q4, bringing in a total of $370 million in revenue, with a profit of $194 million.

Engadget

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AT&T HTC One X may arrive on May 6

AT&T's LTE-enabled version of the HTC One X (which is known elsewhere as the One XL) could arrive in stores on May 6, according to the latest leak on the matter. Best Buy has been taking pre-orders for the smartphone ever since last month. And that particular retailer is where this rumor allegedly originated. See, the story goes that Best Buy sent a customer who pre-ordered a One X an email in which it said that the phone would be delivered on May 6. Of course we're meant to believe that this was all a mistake on Best Buy's part (publicizing the date, not the date itself).

Unwired View, AT&T HTC One X may arrive on May 6

Chrysler turns to ground game with new 'Second Half' ads post Super Bowl

Chrysler today is launching a continuation of its Halftime In America ad effort for the Ram pickup, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Jeep Wrangler. The new ads do not feature Clint Eastwood, as the February Super Bowl ad did. The Ram ad, titled "Tommy and The Ram," is a vignette that depicts a wife's admiration for her husband's hard work and determination to provide for his family in any economic environment.









Autoblog, Chrysler turns to ground game with new 'Second Half' ads post Super Bowl

Snag a Copy of “An Idiots Guide to Photoshop: Part 3 – Pro Tips”

An Idiots Guide to Photoshop: Part 3 – Pro Tips [affiliate link] is a 36 page guide that offers Photoshop tips and tricks. It goes over how to create your own YouTube banner and basic techniques for photo retouching.

The Gadgeteer, Snag a Copy of “An Idiots Guide to Photoshop: Part 3 â€" Pro Tips”

Ready or not, here it comes: Timeline takes over Facebook today

. After being greeted with mixed reactions, millions of users have warmed up to Facebook's new layout, dubbed Timeline. The new face of Facebook places all of a user's interactions with the social network on the profile page in reverse chronological order, giving friends a single destination with infinite scrolling on which they can observe all status updates, photos, wall posts and more. While Facebook tried its best to make the transition an easy one, the company said in January that the slow march to making Timeline a requirement was underway.

Boy Genius Report, Ready or not, here it comes: Timeline takes over Facebook today

Facebook reportedly looking to retool its search function

Could Facebook be looking to take Google as far as search engines are concerned. While that remains unclear, a recent report has suggested that Facebook could be looking to improve its own search engine and has reportedly set 24 Facebook engineers to the task. The team will be led by ex Google engineer, Lars Rasmussen who helped create Google Maps and Wave. The goal is to transform Facebook's search tool into an easier and more accurate experience by using the Like button as a form of guidance.

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Samsung Galaxy S3 to sport dual operating systems

Rumours for Samsung's as-yet unannounced Galaxy S3 has reached fever pitch, as yet another "leaked photo" emerges, along with details that suggests the phone could rock dual operating systems. Spotted on social news site Reddit, a fashionably low-res snap of a handset has been claimed to be Sammy upcoming hero Android smartie has cropped up, accompanied by specs that reportedly originated from a Samsung employee.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung Galaxy S3 to sport dual operating systems

DICE+ digital chance cubes rolling out at E3

As far as random number generators go, the traditional die is about as low tech as it gets. Or at least, it was. Gaming startup GIC has taken it upon itself to update the old chance cube by outfitting it with LED backlights, anti-cheat roll detection and Bluetooth connectivity. DICE+, as the shakers of tomorrow are called, will sell for between $30 and $40 when they launch later this year. Although the digital dice promise compatibility with iOS, Android, Symbian, Linux and Windows, GIC has yet to announce what platforms will be available at launch.

Engadget

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HTC One X on AT&T Pushed Back To May 6th According To Best Buy Email

Bad news for those of you on AT&T who have been aching to get your hands on the single greatest phone on the planet — the HTC One X. After receiving a few tips that the device had slipped from its original rumored April 22nd launch date to “early may,” we have a little further confirmation of this slip by way of an email forwarded to AndroidCentral this evening. Apparently, the user who forwarded along the email had pre-ordered the One X with Best Buy and was although no expected launch date was ever given, was notified today that the device had been pushed back to May 6th.


Android Phone, HTC One X on AT&T Pushed Back To May 6th According To Best Buy Email

Google Will Sell Subsidized Nexus Tablets Directly To Consumers Via Online Webstore [Rumor]

WSJ is confirming what many of us have suspected all along. According to the Journal, Google will be entering the tablet market with their very own Nexus tablet (possibly more than one) that they will sell directly to consumers via their online webstore. Big “G” wont actually be manufacturing any of this hardware themselves, instead allowing ASUS and Samsung to do all the labor for them. It's also being said that Google will be subsidizing these tablets, keeping them around a $200-ish price-point where they plan to make up some of the costs through Play Store purchases.

Android Phone, Google Will Sell Subsidized Nexus Tablets Directly To Consumers Via Online Webstore [Rumor]

How Forza 4 recorded the Mazda 787B, its loudest car ever

In the Forza Motorsport 4 vs. Gran Turismo 5 debate, no one questions Forza's commitment to genuine engine noise. Normally, the Turn 10 sound engineers use Dyno Authority in a business and residential area of Seattle to record their cars' sounds, but when it came to the 1991 Mazda 787B that was unleashed in February's ALMS DLC, the Le Mans-winning racer was just too loud. In fact, the 700-horsepower 2.7-liter Wankel-engined legend with four rotors and its continuously variable intake was the loudest car that Forza engineers have ever caught on mic.



Autoblog, How Forza 4 recorded the Mazda 787B, its loudest car ever

Google to launch its own online tablet store, report claims

. Google is planning to market and sell tablets directly to consumers through its own online store, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday. The paper's anonymous sources say the search giant hopes the move will turn around the slow adoption rate of its Android-powered tablets. The Mountain View-based company will reportedly look toward its partners such as Samsung and ASUS to manufacture devices for the shop, with the latter creating a Google-branded tablet to be sold in the store later this year.

Boy Genius Report, Google to launch its own online tablet store, report claims

WSJ: Google to sell ASUS, Samsung tablets from its own online store

In a move that would be reminiscent of its initial plans for the Nexus handsets, the Wall Street Journal suggests Google will open its own online store this year, but stocked with tablets instead of phones. The Android tablets would be built by Samsung and ASUS who already offer the well received Galaxy Tab and Transformer lines, but have been unable to make a dent in marketshare comparable to that of Apple or even Amazon.

Engadget, WSJ: Google to sell ASUS, Samsung tablets from its own online store

RIM reports Q4 miss; Balsillie resigns as director, CTO and COO both out

. With expectations at an all-time low and analysts lowering estimates left and right, Research In Motion on Thursday reported its results for the fourth fiscal quarter of 2012. RIM posted a surprising beat in the third fiscal quarter when it managed earnings of $1.27 per share on $5.2 billion in sales. At the same time, however, the Waterloo, Ontario-based BlackBerry maker issued worse than expected fourth-quarter EPS guidance of between $0.80 and $0.95, and it said revenue would likely fall between $4.6 billion and $4.98 billion.

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Apple hit with second class action suit over poor Siri performance

. A class action lawsuit was filed in New York against Apple earlier this month, alleging that the company's “misleading and deceptive” iPhone 4S ads depicted Siri as responsive and helpful. The complainant, Frank Fazio, argues that Siri is unresponsive and it often fails to understand what is being asked of it. Earlier this week, another class action suit was filed in Los Angeles that makes similar allegations, Los Angeles Times reports. ”Through its nationwide multimedia marketing campaign, Apple disseminates false and deceptive representations regarding the functionality of the Siri feature,” the suit claims.

Boy Genius Report, Apple hit with second class action suit over poor Siri performance

Rdio continues its plans for world domination, focusing on Europe

Rdio already has a number of stamps in its passport, Canada, Australia, Brazil and New Zealand amongst them. But, the current focus for the streaming music service is Europe, where it's already launched in Germany, Denmark, Portugal and Spain. While we still don't have any solid dates, Scott Bagby, the company's VP of partnerships and internationalization, told paidContent:UK that a pile of new nations are on deck for the coming months, with hopes of covering the entire continent.

Engadget, Rdio continues its plans for world domination, focusing on Europe

Chrome hits version 18, improves graphics performance

The big one-eight. Another few months and another version of the Google browser is now up for grabs. With GPU-accelerated Canvas 2D now enabled, you can expect to see even smoother interactions with games and other media-heavy content. WebGL also gets a look-in with a new software-based addition that should help older computers access simple 3D web content.

Engadget, Chrome hits version 18, improves graphics performance

Dell Gives Up on the US, at least in Smartphones

A spokesperson for Dell announced that his company will no longer be selling the Dell Venue Pro Windows Phone (pictured) and Dell Streak 7 smartphone-tablet hybrid, at least in the United Sates, citing that Dell needed to tweak its mobile strategy toward “emerging markets and higher-margin products.”. The spokesperson added that Dell has no plans in replacing the said devices, adding that smartphones had run their course. This makes Dell giving up on the smartphone war in the US less than two years after entering with the Aero and Streak 5.

Gadget.com, Dell Gives Up on the US, at least in Smartphones

Telenav opens up Scout for Apps, the HTML5 GPS navigation service, to all interested devs

At the end of last year, Telenav revealed its browser-based HTML5 turn-by-turn navigation system and made it available to a select few devs to put it to good use. Now, the company has created Scout for Apps and made the service available to all developers who want it, assuming they're coding iOS or HTML5 applications (Android support is in the works, and is slated to arrive later this year). That means that apps and websites can now incorporate turn-by-turn navigation directly, as opposed to launching a separate application to get you where you want to go.

2DayBlog.com, Telenav opens up Scout for Apps, the HTML5 GPS navigation service, to all interested devs

Nokia threatens to not license its patents if the ETSI votes for Apple's nano SIM standard

For those of you who have been following the news, you might be aware that Apple, Nokia, RIM and Motorola are trying to establish a new SIM standard. Apple has proposed their take on the nano SIM standard and even offered it royalty free if it were to be adopted, a move which Nokia has snubbed. Now it looks like according to reports, Nokia appears to be doing everything in its power to prevent Apple from winning the nano SIM standard and has reportedly threatened the ETSI that the Finnish company will refuse to license the patents they hold that they believe will be essential to Apple's proposal should the ETSI vote in Apple's favor.

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HTC Locations update for Windows Phone brings offline navigation

Nokia's Windows Phones have given us offline navigation for a while courtesy of the Drive app, and HTC's old Locations app has had some downloadable maps too - but only for a few select Android users. That's just changed, however, with Titan owners reporting a major update to the Mango version of Locations that brings the same offline functionality as Android.






Engadget, HTC Locations update for Windows Phone brings offline navigation

Kinect for Windows version 1.5 to be released in May

Seems like it was only yesterday that Microsoft took the wraps off version 1.0 of Kinect for Windows, putting the power of voice and gesture controls in the hands of the hoi polloi. Now, the gang in Redmond has said that version 1.5 will be coming in May, and will bring 10-joint skeletal tracking to let the sensor bar work while users are seated. The update also includes Kinect Studio, an app that allows devs to record, play and debug clips of users to fine tune their applications.

2DayBlog.com, Kinect for Windows version 1.5 to be released in May

Chevy adding navigation to Sonic, Spark with GogoLink smartphone app

We're already familiar with the Chevrolet MyLink infotainment system that's slowly making its way across the brand's entire portfolio, but today, we were able to get our first look at the next big feature being added to General Motors' Bowtie tech. First available on the 2013 Chevrolet Spark and Sonic, GogoLink is a smartphone-based app that works with the car's touch-screen display to provide a fully functional navigation feature to the MyLink system. We spent some time with Sara LeBlanc, GM's program manager for global infotainment systems, who showed us exactly how the GogoLink app works.

Autoblog, Chevy adding navigation to Sonic, Spark with GogoLink smartphone app

Adam Parr steps down as chairman of Williams

Williams without Frank Williams just wouldn't be Williams, but the elderly, wheelchair-bound founder of the eponymous Formula One team knows he can't be running things forever. That's where Adam Parr came in, but now he's on his way out. Parr joined Williams back in 2006 as chief executive officer, was subsequently promoted to chairman in 2010, and was seen by many – including Sir Frank himself – as a potential successor to take over the team when the founder was ready to retire.

Autoblog, Adam Parr steps down as chairman of Williams

Find my Facebook Friend hits the App Store

If you're looking for an app that tracks your friends via their Facebook IDs, you're in luck. A new app titled Find My Facebook Friends has just hit the Apple App Store and will let you do just that. It functions just like Apple's own Find My Friends app but instead of tracking them via their Apple ID/iCloud account, it uses Facebook to link you and your friends. The app will inform you whenever you're nearby your friends and will let you contact them directly via the app.

Ubergizmo, Find my Facebook Friend hits the App Store

T-Mobile's next MyTouch: Huawei Ascend G312 QWERTY hands-on

First the leaked product shots, then the Mr. Blurrycam pictures, and now the real deal in our own hands. When we spotted this upcoming T-Mobile MyTouch slider, we just so happened to be chilling out at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen where the phone was displayed as the Ascend G312 QWERTY, or "Buddy" according to the "About phone" info ("MyTouch Buddy"?).










Engadget, T-Mobile's next MyTouch: Huawei Ascend G312 QWERTY hands-on

Treasury suggests GM buy back troubled Ally Financial

Back when Ally Financial was known as GMAC Financial, the U.S. Treasury gave it $17.2 billion in TARP funds to weather the global economic crisis. GMAC is now Ally Financial, and although it has repaid $5.4 billion of what it was loaned, there doesn't seem to be a clear path for repaying the outstanding amount. Bloomberg reports that Ally's mortgage unit, Residential Captial (ResCap), is teetering on the ledge of bankrupcty, and its banking operations didn't perform well in the Federal Reserve's stress tests that assess a bank's health.

Autoblog, Treasury suggests GM buy back troubled Ally Financial

Palisade finalises speaker programme for 2012 EMEA User Conference

Ghislain Giroux Dufort to address ERM in plenary, followed by wide variety of ‘hands on’ presentations by industry expertsLondon, 18th & 19th April 2012Risk and decision analysis software specialist, Palisade (http://www.palisade.com/) has announced the finalised schedule for its seventh annual EMEA Risk Conference.

Press Release Distribution, Palisade finalises speaker programme for 2012 EMEA User Conference

MIT's 3D solar cells take cubism to new energy efficient heights

The promise of free energy is an enticing one - that's free as in renewable source, not cost. (This is capitalism, after all, someone's got to foot the bill.) Economic gripes aside, research outfits like M.I.T. are getting us one step closer to this cleaner fuel future with the creation of three dimensional photovoltaic cells. The team's findings, recently published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, demonstrate how these computer-modeled structures, rising upward in an unfolded accordion shape, have been proven to increase their energy yield over contemporary flat panels by up to 20 times in field and theoretical testing.

Engadget, MIT's 3D solar cells take cubism to new energy efficient heights

Mini Projector With Built-in MP4 Player

Chinavasion has started selling the mini projector with a built-in MP4 player. The gadget plays music, video, and shows photos directly from a micro SD card. It is compatible with most of popular multimedia file formats such as MP4, MOV, AVI, MP3, WMA, WAV, JPEG and BMP. The projector produces a 10 lumens of brightness with a contrast ratio of 200:1. If you are interested, you can buy this mini projector with a built-in MP4 player for $100.23.

TechFresh

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Motorola XOOM WiFi Receiving Android 4.0.4 Update – IMM76 Brings New Tweaks and Fixes

After a mysterious “soak test” was opened up to a select few Motorola Xoom WiFi owners, we were left scratching our heads on what Motorola could have planned. Well, an email to Droid-Life this evening has detailed exactly what to expect from this test, as build number IMM76 begins its official rollout any day now. The Android 4.0.4 update is said to include quicker screen rotation (seriously, that's a huge Android pet peeve of mine), new screen lock setting, camera improvements and the usual bug fixes.

Android Phone, Motorola XOOM WiFi Receiving Android 4.0.4 Update â€" IMM76 Brings New Tweaks and Fixes