Tech Trailblazers Awards unveil Amoo Venture Capital Advisory as emerging markets VC mentoring partner

Inaugural awards for enterprise tech startups announce BRICS specialist firm as exclusive VC mentoring partner for Emerging Markets TrailblazersLONDON, UK - August 31 2012 - The inaugural Tech Trailblazers Awards for enterprise tech startups today unveiled Amoo Venture Capital Advisory as the venture capital (VC) mentoring partner for the Emerging Markets Trailblazers category. The boutique advisory firm will work with the winners and runners-up in the emerging markets category.

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TechNavio names Cordys a key player dominating the Global BPM PaaS Industry

Analysts predict market growth, expect Cordys to increase leadership position in the industryPutten, The Netherlands, 28th August, 2012: Companies face increasing pressure to respond quickly to changing business requirements and reduce the time required for platform and service delivery. TechNavio analysts forecast that these demands are driving rapid growth of the Global Business Process Management (BPM) Platform as a Service (PaaS) market.

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UK Electronics manufacturing firm eXception Group, bucks industry downturn trend with continued growth

 - Investment in equipment, personnel and services allows its contract electronic manufacturing operation to attract over 30 new customers in 12 monthsCalne, UK - 28th August 2012 - Despite evidence that the UK manufacturing sector is shrinking, eXception Group, a leading UK based printed circuit board and contract electronic manufacturer, is seeing continued growth.  With a strong heritage in high reliability and high technology sectors, increased investment in staff, processes and equipment is allowing the company to weather the storm of the Eurozone crisis, and buck the downward trend that has blighted t

Press Release Distribution , UK Electronics manufacturing firm eXception Group, bucks industry downturn trend with continued growth, UK Electronics manufacturing firm eXception Group, bucks industry downturn trend with continued growth

EX3D Launches New 3D Gaming Eyewear at IFA 2012

Hi-tech 3D glasses create a new and exciting dimension in gaming28th August 2012: EX3D (www.EX3D.com), the collection of high-quality passive 3D glasses, now features a new and exciting range of special gaming glasses: The EX3D Dual View Eyewear collection of comfortable special gaming glasses, available in UK electronic stores from September 2012, enable multi-play gamers to see only their own screen - in full screen. From November, gamers will also be able to enjoy improved visual clarity with the new EX3D Call of Duty Gaming Eyewear.

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Volkswagen pretends its Chinese hover car is real

Last year, Volkswagen China began its People's Car Project, which gathered crowdsourced concepts for future VWs. Among the three concepts chosen from the submissions – the Music Car, a Beetle wrapped in LEDs that change colors to match the driver's choice of music; the Smart Key that can track the status of your car; and a a zero-emissions, two-seat Hover Car – it was the latter that earned a four-minute video showcasing its imagined technology. The video posted above is the same one that was released three months ago, but it's now been subtitled so that we can actually follow what's happening.



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Next-gen 2014 Toyota Corolla caught testing in U.S.

Given the level of competition in the compact segment, these recent spy photos show that Toyota is getting serious with its next-generation Corolla. As the second-best-selling nameplate in the world, the last few Toyota Corolla redesigns have been rather minor, but based on these pictures, the new car will get much more competitive styling. The boxy lines of the current Corolla seem to be replaced with a sportier look that includes a sloped hood and a shorter decklid borrowing design cues from new cars like the 2013 Toyota Avalon and 2012 Toyota Camry.

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Dual SIM Acer Liquid Gallant Duo priced in the UK

Officially announced earlier this week alongside its single SIM version, the Acer Liquid Gallant Duo has been priced in the UK, where it will be likely available starting September. Expansys is taking pre-orders for the smartphone in both black (here) and white (here) , asking £148.99, and £147.99, respectively. These are certainly not bad prices, since the Liquid Gallant is a bit more than an entry-level device, featuring a 4.3 inch qHD display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 5MP rear camera, 4GB of internal memory, and MicroSD card support.

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UK: 64 GB BlackBerry PlayBook now being sold for just £129

Let's say you're in the UK. And you'd like to buy a 7-inch tablet, but the Nexus 7 seems too expensive for you. I know it's just £159, but hear me out. Also, let's say you need a lot of built-in storage. What if you wouldn't mind getting a BlackBery PlayBook tablet?

Well then, get ready for the deal of the century (if you keep in mind the caveats above, of course). You can now buy a 64 GB BlackBerry PlayBook from Dixons for just £129. That's insanely cheap, and it's in fact the same price for which the 16 GB version is being sold.

Unwired View , UK: 64 GB BlackBerry PlayBook now being sold for just £129, UK: 64 GB BlackBerry PlayBook now being sold for just £129

Blizzard releases previews of Mists of Pandaria's new Battlegrounds

We know that there are some of you World of Warcraft gamers out there who are probably pretty darn excited about the upcoming expansion, Mists of Pandaria. Well if you didn't want to spoil the game for yourself with the in-game cinematics, perhaps Blizzard's recently released previews of the game might not be as much of a spoiler. First up, the company has released a couple of previews on the new Battlegrounds PVP gamers can look forward to in Mists of Pandaria. This includes the Temple of Kotmogu and the Silvershard Mines.

Ubergizmo , Blizzard releases previews of Mists of Pandaria's new Battlegrounds, Blizzard releases previews of Mists of Pandaria's new Battlegrounds

Deal of the Day – Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5″ SATA 6Gb/s SSD

LogicBUY's Deal for Friday is the Samsung 830 Series 256GB 2.5″ Solid State Drive (MZ-7PC256B/WW) for $179.99.  Features:  520Mbps read / 400Mbps write speed, 256GB, SATA 6GB/sec. $249.99 – $70 instant savings = $179.99 with free shipping.   This price is the lowest currently found by LogicBUY. This deal expires August 27, 2012 or sooner.

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Opel cutting work hours in two plants to avoid layoffs

Trying to make the best of a nasty situation for everyone involved, Opel has reportedly worked out an agreement with its Works Council and the IG Metall union to reduce working hours at two of its plants. From the end of September until the end of the year, there will be 20 days of short shifts and short working days for two Opel facilities: the Rüsselsheim factory that builds the Insignia and Astra and the Kaiserslautern component plant. About half of the 13,800 Rüsselsheim employees will be affected, including everyone but engineers, along with all 2,500 workers at Kaiserslautern.

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HTC Proto is a Desire V with a dual-core CPU. Images leaked

The HTC Proto is coming soon. That's probably a codename, so it will end up being sold as something else. Not as the Desire V, though. That particular device has already been announced by HTC for Europe, and it looks exactly like the Proto.
Hence, the Proto is probably just a tweaked Desire V, losing the dual-SIM functionality, but gaining a dual-core processor (the V has a single-core unit). Other than that, these two phones seem to be identical, at least if we judge based on the few leaked specs we have for the Proto so far: 5 MP camera, and a 4-inch 480×800 touchscreen.

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Chrome Beta gets better mouse control for games

Look at what the cat dragged in with the latest Chrome Beta, where the team over at Google have come up with a new and improved Pointer Lock JavaScript API (a.k.a. mouse lock). To put it in plain English, this translates to gamers being able to enjoy superior, or at least, improved (for those who prefer to be less dramatic in their descriptions, of course) mouse control especially when it comes to 3D web apps and games such as first-person shooters.

Ubergizmo , Chrome Beta gets better mouse control for games, Chrome Beta gets better mouse control for games

Acer launches Liquid Gallant, Liquid Gallant Duo in preparation for IFA

Acer's itchy trigger-finger has caused it to launch two new Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphones before IFA kicks off next week. The Liquid Gallant comes in single (Solo) and dual-sim (Duo) variants, packing a 1GHz MT6575, 1GB RAM, a 4.3-inch qHD capacitive display, 5-megapixel camera and a 1,500mAh battery. It'll include 4GB on-board storage, which can be bolstered with microSD up to 32GB, there's 802.11 b/g/n WiFi and Bluetooth 3.0 + EDR.

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Sennheiser boasts anti-counterfeit efforts, unveils new authentication technologies

You know Sennheiser's pissed when it holds a press conference just to talk about its anti-counterfeit efforts. In Guangzhou yesterday, the German audio company brought along two executives to debut its new authentication technologies on its retail packaging: a shiny Tesa PrioSpot authenticity label plus a “fool-proof” online look-up system. For the former, President of Corporate Services Volker Batels claims it's treated as securely as one would with cash money, in the sense that it has many visible and invisible features.


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FCC releases interactive map for latest Broadband Progress Report

The FCC has been providing regular updates on the progress of broadband rollout in the United States for some time now, but it's gone a bit further with for its latest Broadband Progress Report. It's now also released in a new web-based interactive map that that lets you zoom in on broadband availability county-by-county to get a better picture of all that data, with details on things like population, income and access to different types of broadband provided for each area.

Engadget , FCC releases interactive map for latest Broadband Progress Report, FCC releases interactive map for latest Broadband Progress Report

California cops barred from warrantless GPS, cellphone tracking

. California's state legislature has just passed a law requiring police to obtain a proper warrant before using tracking technologies such as GPS to gather information on suspects, Ars Technica reports.

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Google+ expands custom URLs to 'thousands more' pages and profiles

If you're lacking the mental perspicacity to memorize that bizarre string that constitutes your Google+ profile (or business page) we've got some good news - Google's continuing its roll-out of custom URLs to its most popular social network pages. You'll have to make sure that you stake a claim to your pre-approved URL when the box appears on your page - fortunately it's pretty hard to miss, sticking out along the top of your well-known profile / page.

Engadget , Google+ expands custom URLs to 'thousands more' pages and profiles, Google+ expands custom URLs to 'thousands more' pages and profiles

Motorola DROID M launches soon on Verizon Wireless for $149.99

. Motorola's long-leaked followup to the Motorola DROID RAZR may finally be taking shape as the Motorola DROID M. We have been told by an anonymous source that the smartphone will be launching on Verizon Wireless (VZ) soon at an attractive $149.99 on contract. There will also be two color options: Black and white. The device is rumored to include a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon processor, a Kevlar case similar to the one that the DROID RAZR and DROID RAZR MAXX featured, and an HD display with 1196 x 720-pixel resolution.

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Verizon's LG Optimus Vu to be called Intuition?

Rumors regarding a Verizon-bound LG Optimus Vu have been around for quite a while now. We've even seen an Optimus Vu with Verizon's brand in some photos, and LG itself confirmed that an LTE version of the smartphone would be released in the US this quarter. Now we have more news on the matter. It looks like the Optimus Vu will come under a different name to Verizon.

Droid-life has published a leaked document which shows the new name will be LG Intuition.

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Sony to cut 1,000 jobs from mobile division

. Sony (SNY) announced on Thursday that it plans to eliminate 1,000 jobs from its mobile division, representing a 15% reduction of its total global workforce. The news comes just six months after Sony completed its buyout of the Sony Ericsson joint venture and three weeks after Sony lowered its full-year forecast. ”Sony has identified the mobile business as one of its core businesses and the Xperia smartphone portfolio continues to gain momentum with customers and consumers worldwide,” said Sony Mobile CEO Kunimasa Suzuki.

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Qualcomm and LG collaborate on quad-core Krait smartphone

Qualcomm has announced that its latest Snapdragon S4 Pro platform is finally going to debut on a global smartphone. Built by LG the new Android handset features a quad-core Krait CPU, the latest Adreno 320 GPU and LTE connectivity.

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Mobile network operators not to blame for iPhone SMS vulnerability

AdaptiveMobile reveal handset as source of problem London, 23 August, 2012 – AdaptiveMobile, the world leader in mobile security, today dispels some of the myths regarding the recent iPhone SMS vulnerability which could allow scammers to ‘spoof’ the sender of a text message, allowing them to pose as a known friend or contact. Whilst mobile operators have recently come under fire for this exploit, AdaptiveMobile argues that the source of the problem is the handset, not the network.

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iPhone 5 charge/sync cable reportedly revealed in leaked photo

. The USB cable specialists at Veister.com on Wednesday posted a picture on Twitter of what they claim is the charge/sync cable for the next-generation iPhone. The cable is very similar in style to previous Apple (AAPL) iPhone charger cables with one notable exception: A smaller plug at the end that iLounge speculates plugs into the long-rumored revamped dock connector on Apple's new iPhone.

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Samsung pushes first Tizen device to 2013, forgets Bada ever existed

Remember Bada. Samsung's ‘entry-level' smartphone OS that until recently had bigger market share than Windows Phone. Well, Samsung certainly doesn't seem to remember it that well. The latest Bada phones to be announced were the Wave 3, Wave M, and Wave Y. And that was almost one year ago, during IFA 2011 in Berlin. Since then, Samsung's stayed mum on the Bada front.

If you're wondering why, it's because Bada is dead. We told you so back in May, so don't act all surprised and such.

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Let TextGenie Tranlate Texts into Plain English for You

If you receive text messages full of words like “ilbl8″ or “wdymbt”,  you probably feel like you need a translator.  (They mean “I'll be late” and “what do you mean by that”.)  TextGenie is an Android app that can translate messages as you receive them, using the built-in dictionary of 1500 texting terms.  You'll be able to add new terms to your dictionary, too.  This app will access your SMS and phone services and your contacts.  The app is $1.16 in the Google Play Store. Related Posts:.

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AT&T defends controversial FaceTime policy following widespread backlash

. AT&T (T) is wasting no time hitting back at critics of its decision to limit the use of popular video chat app FaceTime over its cellular network to users who sign up for its shared data plans. In a post on the company's official public policy blog on Wednesday, AT&T chief privacy officer Bob Quinn sneered at criticisms that restricting FaceTime over cellular to shared data plans violates the Federal Communications Commission's network neutrality rules for wireless networks.
“The FCC's net neutrality rules do not regulate the availability to customers of applications that are preloaded on phones,” he wrote.

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Nikon's Coolpix S800c: an Android-powered point-and-shoot camera for $350

It's here: the first Android-powered camera, and it's one that you'd actually consider buying. Nikon's $349.95 Coolpix S800c is nearly as slim as a smartphone from the middle of last decade, boasting inbuilt GPS (you know, for excessive geotagging), a 10x optical zoom lens, 16 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 3.5-inch OLED WVGA touchscreen, a 1080p movie capture mode and Android 2.3. That's right - there's a bona fide copy of Android running the show on a point-and-shoot camera, something that it seems Nikon beat Samsung to the punch with.






Engadget , Nikon's Coolpix S800c: an Android-powered point-and-shoot camera for $350, Nikon's Coolpix S800c: an Android-powered point-and-shoot camera for $350

Sprint rumored to launch LG superphone in Q4

. According to a report from Asia Today, LG (066570) is preparing to launch a high-end smartphone that will rival the Galaxy S III. The handset, supposedly known as the Optimus G, is equipped with a 4.7-inch True HD display, a quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, LTE connectivity and a 13-megapixel rear camera. The device also includes VoLTE capabilities and will feature the company's Optimus user interface atop Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the report claims. LG is expected to announce the Optimus G at the IFA Trade Show in Berlin on August 31st.

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Google Offers, Boingo add more locations for free and discounted public WiFi

Love venting your E-Train frustrations with Boingo and Google Offers' free WiFi. While the Manhattan program ends on September 7th, the partnership has swelled its coverage to include a further 24 locations across the nation. From today, eight malls will offer WiFi in cities like LA, SF and Seattle - while Airport hoppers will be able to get a 50 percent discount on 24-hour access at 16 airports including JFK, O'Hare and Midway, if you sign up with Mountain View's offers service.

Engadget , Google Offers, Boingo add more locations for free and discounted public WiFi, Google Offers, Boingo add more locations for free and discounted public WiFi

Nissan Juke Ministry of Sound edition hits the techno beat (video)

It seems that Nissan Europe has all the fun, and just maybe, all the crazy. When they built the Juke-R, that was a head-turner but it was still Earthly, at least a little bit. The Juke Box is just plain nuts. Working with dance music icons Ministry of Sound and Martin Audio, the trio created a Juke with a specially fabricated sound system to provide the same aural intensity found within The Box at 2 a.m.





Autoblog , Nissan Juke Ministry of Sound edition hits the techno beat (video), Nissan Juke Ministry of Sound edition hits the techno beat (video)

FLA still not completely satisfied with working conditions in Foxconn's Apple plants

. The Fair Labor Association has given Apple (AAPL) and Foxconn a tentative thumbs up for their efforts to improve working and safety conditions for their manufacturing workforce, Reuters reports. However, the association also said that Apple and Foxconn still need to submit to audits to ensure that workers aren't made to work past the legal limit of weekly hours.

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Stefan Jacoby says Volvo contemplating Mini rival

Up or down. That's the question about which way Volvo is going to take its brand: solidly into premium, full-size sedan luxury or into a smaller near-premium offering to challenge what is, right now, a very hot segment. Most of the chatter has centered around the former option, with Volvo declaring it would go for the top luxury guns, a patent filing suggesting an S100 flagship, and talk of a C90 luxury coupe to fight models like the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. In between, that there's been speculation on the other side, with reports that Volvo is looking for a partner on a small car.

Autoblog , Stefan Jacoby says Volvo contemplating Mini rival, Stefan Jacoby says Volvo contemplating Mini rival

Samsung's next Nexus gets its specs leaked, is codenamed Superior

The Galaxy S II Plus and Galaxy S III Mini aren't the only leaked Samsung smartphones of the day. They've been joined by the GT-I9260 Superior. By the way, that's its rumored codename. We don't yet know what its final name will be, but it will contain the word Nexus in it.
That's right, this could be Samsung's next Nexus smartphone. Or maybe it's just a slightly upgraded Galaxy Nexus, as the model number seems to indicate (the Galaxy Nexus is the GT-I9250).


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Pennant Fever, Android Style: Two MLB Magic Number Apps Mini Review

It's that time of year for baseball fans, the race for the playoffs. This is the time when baseball fans start talking magic number. The magic number is the number of wins by the leading team, and loses by the second-place team that will secure the division for the leading team. It is an easy number to calculate, just take 163 (number of games in a season + 1) subtract wins by the leader, and losses by the second-place time, and you have it. But that involves looking up the records, and doing math.








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Best Buy profit plummets 91% in Q2

. Best Buy's (BBY) major structural changes may be necessary, but the company is in for a rocky ride during this transitional period. The big box retailer on Tuesday reported that its second-quarter earnings in 2012 totaled $12 million, or $0.04 per share - roughly 91% lower than the $128 million, or $0.34 per share it reported in the second quarter of 2011. The company said the big reason for its decline in profits was that it paid $91 million in restructuring charges related to store closings. Best Buy's revenues also declined to $10.5 billion in the quarter, down 3% from the $10.8 billion the company reported in Q2 2011.

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Casio releases the EX-JE10 a new compact EXILIM camera with cute design meant for women

Casio today announced the release of the new EXILIM EX-JE10 compact digital camera which features a cute design expected to appeal to women. The EX-JE10 departs from conventional digital cameras with its sleek compact body and attractively curved lines. Each camera includes a matching Camera Jacket with shoulder strap for slinging the camera over the shoulder or hanging it around the neck. The jacket is designed to enable users to snap photos at a moment's notice without even removing the camera.

The EX-JE10 is equipped with a powerful 16.1 megapixel CCD and a 26mm wide-angle lens with a 5x optical zoom.










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