RIM gets to use BBM name without any implications

Research In Motion (RIM) is certainly a company that could do with plenty of good news, considering the rather tough times that the company has fallen into recently. Well, good to hear that a federal court has ruled in favor of RIM, saying that the use of the name “BBM” does not infringe upon any trademarks. BBM Canada's CEO, Jim MacLeod, mentioned last December that "We want our name back", referring to RIM's use of BBM that is associated with their popular BlackBerry Messenger service.

Ubergizmo, RIM gets to use BBM name without any implications

Apple develops new fault monitoring battery

Just today, the US Patent & Trademark Office published a patent application from Apple which showed off a new fault monitoring battery system. According to Apple, the fault-monitoring mechanism is capable of generating an alert and/or disable use of a portable electronic device that holds the battery pack. Imagine the fault-monitoring mechanism indicating the fault via a visual alert such as a color-changing mechanism, or through an audible alarm. Not only that, it also touched on Apple's Audio Jack Assemblies patent, but that is another story for a different day.

Ubergizmo, Apple develops new fault monitoring battery

Samsung Galaxy R Style Now Available In South Korea

The Samsung Galaxy R Style is currently available in South Korea. Measuring 128mm x 64.5mm x 9.8mm, the 4G LTE smartphone features a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED display, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 5-megapixel camera, a 16GB of internal memory, Wi-Fi b/g/n, T-DMB, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC connectivity and a 2000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy R Style is powered by the Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

TechFresh, Samsung Galaxy R Style Now Available In South Korea

Microsoft SkyDrive updated for Windows and Mac

The cloud does seem to be the place to be these days, and Microsoft certainly knows it. In fact, Microsoft has announced updates for their SkyDrive service which will target both Mac and Windows platforms. A new feature for Windows 8 Release Preview that is due early next month (next month, by the way, starts tomorrow, so it is shorter than it sounds) has been tested, where this will enable one to retrieve photos from just about any computer or machine that has SkyDrive installed. This will happen even if your cloud storage space is already at its maximum, although for most of us, chances are we have yet to maximize our 150,000 file limit.

Ubergizmo, Microsoft SkyDrive updated for Windows and Mac

Sprint's HTC Evo 4G LTE will finally be out on Saturday, June 2 for $199.99

After having been stuck in customs for a while, the HTC Evo 4G LTE is finally ready to be launched by Sprint. Earlier we told you that it was just a matter of days, and now we have an actual release date: Saturday, June 2. Sprint was kind enough to let us know that its retail stores will be operating on normal business hours on Saturday, making sure that all of you who want to get a new Evo will be able to do just that.

Unwired View, Sprint's HTC Evo 4G LTE will finally be out on Saturday, June 2 for $199.99

HTC EVO 4G LTE will hit Sprint stores June 2nd

The day has finally come for those who haven’t pre-ordered the HTC EVO 4G LTE. After a brief delay at US Customs, and with yesterday’s news that all HTC devices have passed inspection, Sprint confirmed they’d be getting shipments within a few days’ time. That estimation seems to have been correct as they’ve officially announced a June 2nd date for its arrival. That date falls on a Saturday so you guys should have plenty of time to get dirty with it over the weekend.
For $200 on contract, you’re getting a 4.7 inch device that trumps almost every phone in the ranks of the Now Network.

Android Phone, HTC EVO 4G LTE will hit Sprint stores June 2nd

Samsung's S-Voice Agrees With Siri, Says Windows Phone is the Best Smartphone

When human beings purchase a mobile device, we think about things like specs, app availability, design, form factors and for some, even popularity. However, when something which works on blunt fact is asked to select something, it will do so based on information and data that it has collected. That at least is how we have been seeing it work. Prior to this, we've seen Siri, the voice-recognition assistant application on the iPhone 4S indicate that the Nokia Lumia 900 which runs on the Windows Phone OS was the 'Best Smartphone Ever'.

Ubergizmo, Samsung's S-Voice Agrees With Siri, Says Windows Phone is the Best Smartphone

Sprint HTC Evo 4G LTE to be finally available starting “the next few days”

As you've probably already found out, Sprint had to delay the launch of its latest and greatest LTE smartphone - the HTC Evo 4G LTE. And while some of those who've placed pre-orders have already received their handsets, the new Evo isn't available yet, neither in stores nor online. But Sprint says the problem will be solved soon. According to the carrier, "shipments of HTC EVO 4G LTE" are expected "to enter the U.S.

Unwired View, Sprint HTC Evo 4G LTE to be finally available starting “the next few days”

Mercedes-Benz releases 2013 GL63 AMG details for U.S.

Up until now, there has never been a proper AMG version of the high-and-mighty Mercedes-Benz GL-Class. That all changes for the 2013 model year, as the automaker has just released the full slate of details about the upcoming GL63 AMG, set to arrive in U.S. showrooms in the first quarter of next year. Cool as this GL63 may be, the upcoming G63 AMG (and not-for-U.S. G65 AMG) indeed win in the absolute awesomeness department.

The GL63 AMG formula is simple: take the new-for-2013 GL-Class and add Mercedes' potent 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine.

Autoblog, Mercedes-Benz releases 2013 GL63 AMG details for U.S.

Dell Latitude E6430 ATG

Today, Dell is refreshing its business computers lineup, namely the OptiPlex Series and the Latitude Series. The Dell Latitude E6430 ATG is a 14-inch rugged notebook powered by a third generation Intel processor (although Dell did not mention it, it is highly probable) and packed in a Tri-Metal armored casing that features an anodized aluminum display back, magnesium alloy wrapped corners, steel hinges, and a powder-coated base. As expected, the device is dust-proof, humidity and shock-proof,and resist to high temperature, high altitude and vibrations, thanks to its MIL-STD 810 G and IP5X testing.

Ubergizmo, Dell Latitude E6430 ATG

Ultrasonic goggles help visually impaired get around in a safer manner

Researchers over at the Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Spain, have managed to come up with something that will have visually impaired folks cheer up – a pair of ultrasonic goggles that intends to make it safer and easier to get around. If you have partial sight, this pair of goggles is said to deliver “Terminator-style vision”. How is this achieved.

Ubergizmo, Ultrasonic goggles help visually impaired get around in a safer manner

Virgin Pure offers cleaner water with Strauss Water

It is definitely a naming coup for Sir Richard Branson with his latest release, the Virgin Pure device that intends to alter the drinking habits of folks living in Britain, where the Virgin Strauss Water is said to deliver a range of counter-top purified water solutions which intend to change the way many families drink water at home. Right now, research shows that 20% of UK households prefer to rely on bottled water as their primary source of drinking water, while another 20% use filter jugs. That would mean 10 million British households who prefer to drink bottled or treated water compared to standard tap water.

Ubergizmo, Virgin Pure offers cleaner water with Strauss Water

Batman Nokia Lumia 900 edition is limited to just 900 units

I cannot wait for the Dark Knight Rises, and hopefully Nolan's conclusion to the Batman trilogy will offer a fitting end. I suspect that there will be plenty of tears and tense moments ahead, not to mention the constant moral struggles that Batman has to go through with all sorts of weirdos dropping by Gotham City. Well, movie aside, we do know that there will be a limited edition Batman Nokia Lumia 900 coming our way, and it will be limited to just 900 units worldwide. That would mean this could potentially be rarer than some limited production exotic vehicles.

Ubergizmo, Batman Nokia Lumia 900 edition is limited to just 900 units

Intel details 14 dual-core Ivy Bridge processors ahead of Computex

Intel announced its quad-core Ivy Bridge processors in April, but we've known that dual-core CPUs must be on the way too. And alas, the chip maker does have some up its sleeve - 14, to be exact. Core i5 and Core i7 versions will be the first to ship, with Core i3 processors launching later this year along with new Pentiums and Celerons. Of the 14 dual-core processors, six are desktop-grade. The rest are mobile, though four are ultra-low voltage (which will be denoted by a U at the end of their name).





Engadget, Intel details 14 dual-core Ivy Bridge processors ahead of Computex

Samsung Galaxy S III officially arrives in Canada on June 20 with 2GB of RAM, LTE (SGH-i747), or HSPA (SGH-T999)

Earlier today, we provided some details on the prices the Samsung Galaxy S III will have in Canada. Not long after that, Samsung has officially announced that the handset would be available in the country on June 20 - just as rumored. There will be two variants of the S III in Canada: SGH-i747 (featuring LTE and coming to Rogers, Bell, Telus, Virgin Mobile, and SaskTel), and SGH-T999 (bringing HSPA+ to Wind Mobile, Videotron, and Mobilicity).  Both variants will feature 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processors, and 2GB of RAM.

Unwired View, Samsung Galaxy S III officially arrives in Canada on June 20 with 2GB of RAM, LTE (SGH-i747), or HSPA (SGH-T999)

Google Maps 'Android app' gets Zagat 'reviews and ratings'

More Zagat goodness from our friends at Google today. The restaurant guide's scores, summaries, reviews and ratings have "made their way" onto the Android version of Google Maps. Clicking Local in the "latest version of the app" brings up a list of local restaurants, searchable by category. You can also "check out reviews" and scores from folks in your Google+ circles and leave your own reviews. The Zagat-enabled version of the app is available now for $0.

Engadget, Google Maps 'Android app' gets Zagat 'reviews and ratings'

Intellectual Ventures' Nathan Myhrvold defends patent trolling, calls tech industry immature

Intellectual Ventures' CEO and founder Nathan Myhrvold, who previously spent some 14 years at Microsoft Research, took the stage here at D10, and as predicted, his interview with Walt Mossberg was quite the invigorating one. You may know the man and his company for its vicious patent trolling - or, what appears to be patent trolling. In essence, a lot of its business comes from acquiring patent portfolios, and then licensing and / or suing companies to "enforce" them.




Engadget, Intellectual Ventures' Nathan Myhrvold defends patent trolling, calls tech industry immature

Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 makes a splash Stateside, offers a lightweight slice of Android 4.0 for $349

Lenovo has offered few hints (if unsubtle ones) that the IdeaTab S2109 was on the way, but it's now in the US in earnest. As we saw early on, some of the Android 4.0 tablet's specs read like those of an iPad 2, down to the 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 IPS panel, 1.3-pound weight and ever so slightly thicker 8.9mm unibody shell. Lenovo is catering more to the movie-watching set, though: a four-speaker system and 1080p video over micro-HDMI make us see it as a couch-surfer's Netflix machine. We're a bit less enthused with the aging dual-core, 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 inside, but we won't complain about the $349 asking price.

Engadget, Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 makes a splash Stateside, offers a lightweight slice of Android 4.0 for $349

Infinitec returns with Android 4.0-based HDMI dongle, Kickstarts the Pocket TV

Remember Infinitec. Tricky question, no. The company came to us at CES 2010 with a product that had big - nay, huge - aspirations. It was a simple USB stick that promised to enable ad hoc streaming, claiming to bring "infinite storage" to PC users. Unfortunately, it wasn't exactly seamless in operation, and the company's been radio silent ever since. Until today. The Dubai-based outfit is officially getting back in the consumer technology game starting right now, and as it seems that all the cool kids are doing these days, it's going the Kickstarter route in lieu of more conventional capital raising.







Engadget, Infinitec returns with Android 4.0-based HDMI dongle, Kickstarts the Pocket TV

Logitech outs Apple-friendly Wireless Solar Keyboard K760, we go hands-on

Earlier this May, Logitech unveiled its Solar Keyboard Folio for the new iPad and iPad 2, and the accessory maker is rounding out the month by adding another sun-powered peripheral to its stable. Like the Keyboard Folio, the just-announced Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 works with iPads, but it's also compatible with Macs and iPhones. The K760 has Bluetooth for pairing up to three devices at a time, and it features Mac-specific keys such as Brightness, Command and Eject. Users should get about three months of use after the keyboard is fully charged up via sun or indoor light.






Engadget, Logitech outs Apple-friendly Wireless Solar Keyboard K760, we go hands-on

Nintendo Power “confirms” Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate for the 3DS

Assuming the speculators have it right, Konami is set to unveil new Castlevania games tomorrow, although it looks like gaming magazine Nintendo Power might have let the cat out of the bag a bit earlier than intended. As pictured in the photograph above, a small blurb at the bottom has "confirmed" one of the games, the Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate which will be the full title for the upcoming 3DS release. This is not to be confused with the other speculated Castlevania game, Lords of Shadow 2 which is rumored to be arriving on the PlayStation 3, Xbox 360 and presumably the Wii U.

Ubergizmo, Nintendo Power “confirms” Castlevania: Lords of Shadow â€" Mirror of Fate for the 3DS

Jeep to push for more sales in China

. Jeep is one of the most famous brands in the world, and that recognition helps fuel sales and make the marque one of the shiniest gems in the Chrysler crown of brands. The world's most voracious car market, China, knows and loves Jeep vehicles well enough to fuel a sales boom that's got the company looking to add dealers and re-fire local production.
Chinese buyers snap up Jeep branded merchandise wherever they can find it, but the actual Jeep dealer network in China is only 120 strong. Still, sales were up 63 percent last year, and Jeep CEO Mike Manley is sure that could rise even further with better availability.

Autoblog, Jeep to push for more sales in China

Nokia Lumia 610 launches in the UK, starts on £15 per month contracts

Nokia's latest Windows Phone addition might not stack up to the polycarbonate glory of its forebears, but at this price, it's hard to complain that much. While the reduced RAM specification is proving tricky with some apps, the Lumia 610 has some strong points, arriving with WiFi tethering out of the box and a raft of Nokia's impressive home-made apps. We're putting the phone through its paces for review now, so you can expect our verdict pretty soon. The Lumia 610 will be available across Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three, in a choice of white, cyan, magenta and black finishes.

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Batman Nokia Lumia 900 priced at £600, throws in some free movie tickets

We said it was coming soon, and the Dark Knight-themed WinPho hasn't disappointed. Phones 4u has just announced that pre-ordered laser-etched Lumia 900s will be delivered on June 1st; that's this Friday. Off-contract pricing is pegged at £600, although multiple contracts are also available from the UK retailer. There doesn't appear to be any extra functionality on the special edition, although bragging rights do count for a lot. The phone will arrive in limited numbers, but neither Nokia nor Phones 4u is spilling the beans on precise unit numbers.

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Zylpha Opts For Cloud Technology To Automate Local Authority Legal Panels

Legal systems company Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) has launched a cloud-based legal panel automation system specifically for local authorities. The authorities use the panel system to manage the distribution of legal cases to specialist panels of barristers representing them. Zylpha’s new Panel Management System automates this process completely and delivers high quality management information to users on the progress and cost of cases. Originally, the concept for the system was the brainchild of Gerard Kamath (Joint Legal Services Business Manager, for the London Boroughs of Lambeth and Southwark).

Press Release Distribution, Zylpha Opts For Cloud Technology To Automate Local Authority Legal Panels

ASUS Eee Pad MeMO 370T Hits The FCC – Is This The Nexus 7 Tablet?

No sooner than we discovered a leaked benchmark for the Google Nexus 7 tablet, the ASUS Eee Pad MeMO 370T passes through the FCC on the very same day. You may remember this same tablet from CES in January where we showed you guys our quick hands-on with the tablet, courtesy of our friends at ASUS. Before there were whispering of a Nexus tablet, the MeMO 370T was the OG $250 tab, equipped with a powerful Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor in a handy 7-inch fun-sized package.



Android Phone, ASUS Eee Pad MeMO 370T Hits The FCC â€" Is This The Nexus 7 Tablet?

Xbox 360 gets Amazon Instant Video

. Amazon announced on Tuesday that its Prime Instant Video service and access to “Your Video Library” is now available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. The streaming service, which is available as a part of Amazon Prime for $79 a year and offers customers free two-day shipping, features more than 17,000 movies and TV episodes, including hundreds of Paramount films. "Working with Amazon.com marks a significant milestone in our mission to make the entertainment you love more amazing on Xbox," said Ross Honey, general manager of Xbox LIVE Entertainment and Advertising, Microsoft Corp.

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Open source mini sub appeals to our inner Steve Zissou

Quadrocopters haven't exactly opened the skies for DIY exploration so much as they have for acrobatic feats, but the OpenROV project is hoping to make the briny depths friendlier for aspiring explorers and educators alike. The open source rover, spearheaded by NASA engineer and researcher Eric Stackpole, sinks to depths of up to 300 feet (100 meters), runs on eight C-cell batteries for approximately 1.5 hours and can clip by at three feet (one meter) per second. Within the laser-cut acrylic frame, a sealed cylinder houses a BeagleBone, HD webcam and LED lights.

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HTC One S could be out in India on June 8

Although it was supposed to be released in India sometime in April, alongside the One X and One V, the HTC One S isn't available there yet (while the other two handsets are). But it looks like the smartphone's Indian debut isn't too far away now. According to The Mobile Store, the One S should be launched on June 8. At the moment, the retailer says the handset will cost 33,000 INR (about $593).

The One S is HTC's thinnest smartphone ever (only 7.8 mm). Like the One X and One V, it runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with Sense 4 UI.

Unwired View, HTC One S could be out in India on June 8

Samsung unveils Chromebox and new Series 5 Chromebook

Samsung and Google have a new round of Chrome-powered devices headed our way, complete with a revamped UI. The Samsung Series 5 550 Chromebook and Chromebox deploy Intel CPUs to provide close to three times the power as the initial run of Chrome hardware. The Chromebook can boot in seven seconds flat. The Series 5 Chromebook features a 12.1-inch display, 4GB RAM, WiFi and 3G, an HD camera and HDMI/DVI/VGA outpouts. It's price is a bit higher than older models at $449.

Android Phone, Samsung unveils Chromebox and new Series 5 Chromebook

Dongfeng does a terrible job copying Cadillac's SRX

Yeesh. Now, we've seen some pretty bad Chinese copies of American vehicles (blatant Ford F-150 ripoff, anyone?), but this is just. ew. What you're looking at here is a yet-to-be-named crossover from Chinese company Dongfeng, clearly stealing many of its design cues from the decidedly handsome Cadillac SRX.

According to Car News China, this Dongfeng... thing is likely based on the last-generation Kia Sorento, a vehicle that is still manufactured in the People's Republic as part of the Dongfeng-Yueda-Kia joint venture.

Autoblog, Dongfeng does a terrible job copying Cadillac's SRX

Supposed new iPhone casings show up with tall body, tiny dock connector, tons of mystery (update: a bit of the front too)

When it rains, it pours - after a tiny drizzle of tall iPod touch leaks, we're suddenly faced with a deluge of photos of what might just be the next iPhone's back plating. If that's what we're looking at through photos supplied by a historically reliable uBreakiFix, talk of bigger iPhone screens might just pan out, as it looks decidedly taller than the iPhone 4S we use today. Apple may likewise be going all old-school iPhone on us, with a modern twist: we could be reverting to an aluminum back with more receptive materials (likely glass) at the ends, just in a much thinner form that keeps the steel antenna band.






Engadget, Supposed new iPhone casings show up with tall body, tiny dock connector, tons of mystery (update: a bit of the front too)