Dell Streak gets DISA approval, Androids look to Pentagon invasion

Android conspiracy theories. They go all the way to the top - or will soon, thanks to the US Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The department has given the green light to use Dell's Mobile Security for Android platform on defense networks.

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AirPlay Mirroring, iMessage reportedly headed to OS X [video]

. The eventual arrival of iMessage on OS X, in some form, is almost a foregone conclusion at this point, but a new report claims to confirm that Apple is indeed working on bringing it to the Mac platform alongside AirPlay Mirroring. Citing multiple anonymous sources, 9to5 Mac says Apple is already hard at work bringing the services to OS X, though it is apparently unclear whether or not the efforts will bear fruit.



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LG Optimus 2X, Black, and 3D Android 2.3 Gingerbread updates finally coming in November

After many, many months of waiting and collective head-scratching by owners of LG's newest and highest-specced smartphones, the update to Android 2.3 Gingerbread is almost here. It's unclear what took LG so long, or why these models launched not running it, but let's just enjoy the moment for now. The Korean company took to Facebook to announce that the Gingerbread updates for the Optimus 2X, Optimus Black, and Optimus 3D will all become available in November. There are caveats, though. The updates will roll out in Europe first, and to devices sold unlocked and without carrier branding.

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Boston Dynamics' PETMAN is a BigDog on two legs

Remember the BigDog robot from Boston Dynamics that is still something to look at even today. Well, it seems that the company have managed to cobble together a two legged version of the BigDog, calling it PETMAN – short for Protection Ensemble Test Mannequin. Taking a good 13 months to design it as well as 17 months to build, this man-sized robot is capable of moving around just like a human being in a creepy manner, retaining its balance even when pushed. What is the purpose of the PETMAN. Well, it is meant to test clothing which will in turn be used by our men on the battlefield.



Ubergizmo, Boston Dynamics' PETMAN is a BigDog on two legs

Hugo Boss edition of the Samsung Galaxy Ace for the brand conscious

So we know that LG from time to time works with luxury fashion brand Prada for their phones, but now it looks like Samsung wants to get in on the luxury brand bandwagon as well with the Samsung Galaxy Ace Hugo Boss version. In terms of design, the handset has been revised slightly to give off a more luxurious feel, and as you can see, it also sports the Hugo Boss branding at the top and will come loaded with multimedia content from Hugo Boss. However that's pretty much where the differences between the regular Galaxy Ace and Hugo Boss edition ends.

Ubergizmo, Hugo Boss edition of the Samsung Galaxy Ace for the brand conscious

PSA: Stray dogs on F1 tracks 'not acceptable'

When an animal makes its way onto a freeway, the result could be a significant accident with the real possibility for casualties. But while your local Interstate could see speeds of 80 miles per hour, it's nothing like Formula 1. During testing at the Indian Grand Prix, a dog with a death wish made its way onto the track. Luckily, the dog was unharmed, and a potentially serious accident was avoided. The incident comes three years after driver Bruno Senna actually hit a dog during a GP2 race in Turkey.

Autoblog, PSA: Stray dogs on F1 tracks 'not acceptable'

Samsung confirms Android ICS updates for the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, and recent tablets

Samsung Italy has reportedly confirmed that it would upgrade some of its tablets and smartphones to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich next year. According to HDblog.it, the following devices will get Android ICS starting the second quarter of 2012: Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy Note, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, and Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus. As already announced, the world's first Android Ice Cream Sandwich device is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which will be launched next month.

Unwired View, Samsung confirms Android ICS updates for the Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note, and recent tablets

Nokia Lumia passes through FCC with T-Mobile's radios

Those in the US who have been eagerly anticipating Nokia's Windows Phones were probably a bit disappointed when they found out that Nokia would not be launching in the US first, but instead will launch their series of Windows Phone devices state side in 2012, with Europe and some parts of Asia getting the devices first by the end of 2011. While there has to be an official announcement for the Nokia Lumia 710 for the US market, an FCC filing has been discovered for the Lumia 710 and it appears to be sporting T-Mobile's 3G/4G 1700Mhz bands, which does not rule out the possibility that the carrier could be bringing in the device in the future.

Ubergizmo, Nokia Lumia passes through FCC with T-Mobile's radios

Windows 8 desktop interface kills Aero for Metro, gets with the times

Microsoft's Windows 8 developer preview greeted us with an interface steeped in Redmond's new Metro style - its tile-centric start screen is sleek, fresh, and downright pretty. Imagine our surprise then, when the preview's desktop view punted us straight back to the contemporary "Aero" dressing of Windows 7. It's not an ugly interface by any means, but shiny, translucent window frames are so last generation. Where's the style. In the big M's latest Building Windows 8 preview, of course. The MSDN blog's latest Task Manager update shows the familiar feature in a brand-new Metro suit: flat, clean, and Aero free.

Engadget, Windows 8 desktop interface kills Aero for Metro, gets with the times

Toyota owners get SiriusXM data services for 3 years

Are you a Toyota fan for life. If you have answered in the affirmative, then you might be interested to hear that Toyota owners will be able to enjoy SiriusXM data services for a trio of years for select year 2012 Camry models that come equipped with Entune. Having one of these in your garage would mean you are able to obtain information on fuel prices, traffic, weather, sports scores, and stocks – where all of them will be delivered by satellite from SiriusXM.

Ubergizmo, Toyota owners get SiriusXM data services for 3 years

AT&T diversifies portfolio with E39 shirt

When one talks about Ma Bell (or AT&T if you prefer something far more formal), what comes across your mind. Most of us would most probably think of the carrier that had the iPhone exclusive for the longest time in the US – well, I guess times must be really tough that AT&T has started to sell other items apart from your standard smartphone. It seems that the E39 shirt is up next on the list, where this unique piece of clothing is said to be able to track your heart rate, body temperature and other vital signs – uploading the results to a web portal whenever it falls under a Wi-Fi connection.

Ubergizmo, AT&T diversifies portfolio with E39 shirt

Kinect for Windows commercial program to launch next year

When the Kinect was first released, it was an Xbox-only device, but developers quickly developed unofficial drivers to get it working on the computer, and soon came the onslaught of DIY Kinect-based projects (called “The Kinect Effect” by Microsoft). And in a few days we will be celebrating the first birthday of one of the fastest-selling consumer electronics devices in the world. To commemorate the one year anniversary of the Kinect, Microsoft has announced that it will be launching the Kinect for Windows commercial program early next year.



Ubergizmo, Kinect for Windows commercial program to launch next year

LG's Ice Cream Sandwich for Optimus 2X decision not final

On Friday we reported that LG made a statement on its Facebook page saying that it wouldn't be bringing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the Optimus 2X (a dual-core phone that was only released this year). Well, it looks like the company's decision isn't final yet because they got in touch with the folks over at Android and Me to let them know that Ice Cream Sandwich is still being tested on those phones. The availability of the update is going to depend on the phone's ability to run the operating system and its user experience - LG Optimus 2X owners, keep those fingers crossed.

Ubergizmo, LG's Ice Cream Sandwich for Optimus 2X decision not final

Play The Devil Went Down to Georgia on your Fiddle with the Bluetooth K-Bow

The K-Bow from Keith McMillen is a Bluetooth enabled bow for the violin, viola, cello and bass, which is constructed of Kevlar and graphite. While the K-Bow may look similar to a normal bow, it's actually a real-time controller that will allow you to manipulate the sounds coming out of the stringed instrument for which the bow is being used. The bow has sensors for grip, bow tension, force, angle, and more. The sensor data is used with the included software to translate to MIDI or for live looping, reverb, etc.

The Gadgeteer, Play The Devil Went Down to Georgia on your Fiddle with the Bluetooth K-Bow

Apps of the Day – Halloween Edition: Widgets, Wallpapers, Games and More

We are back with today's round of the best, fun-filled, and extraordinary apps the Android Market has to offer. Halloween is only a few days away and keeping with that holiday spirit, I thought it only appropriate to feature the most goulish, creepy and gory Halloween themed apps from the Market. Let's have at it. Halloween Clock - This clock widget comes to you from the makers of Kinectic Clock and features a festive Halloween theme complete with a little witch Andy, brewing away in his cauldron. The widget was actually rendered using 3D graphics and features an insane amount of detail.






Android Phone, Apps of the Day â€" Halloween Edition: Widgets, Wallpapers, Games and More

Sprint, Cleawire near deal for 3-5 year network-sharing agreement, report claims

. Sprint and Clearwire are close to inking a deal that will extend an existing network-sharing agreement an additional 3-5 years, Bloomberg Businessweek said Friday. The current agreement will terminate at the end of 2012. Allegedly, the deal is not final and could still fall through. If it is finalized, Sprint is poised to pay less for access to Clearwire's network than it currently does. Clearwire has been seeking additional funding to help it build out a 4G LTE network, which is expected to cost $600 million, but Sprint will not provide any of the financing.

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Giada F100 is a mini PC with a fanless design

JEHE, a Chinese company, has announced their latest offering, extending their Giada series of nettops through the introduction of the F100 mini PC. For those who use their computers mainly for surfing the web, word processing and playing songs, this is the target market that JEHE is aiming for with the F100, although at this point in time there is no word on how much it will cost. The Giada F100 will come in two options, allowing the user to choose between either a 1.6GHz single-core Intel Atom N455 CPU, or a dual-core offering with a 1.8GHz Intel Atom N2800, which is based off the 32nm manufacturing process.

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Deal of the Day -Dell Vostro 260s 'Sandy Bridge' Core i3 Slim Tower

Today's LogicBUY Deal is for the Dell Vostro 260s customizable Slim Tower Desktop with Sandy Bridge processor for $314.10.  Features: up to 4GB RAM, Intel H61 chipset, Intel HD graphics, VGA and HDMI outputs, optional 19-in-1 card reader and Wireless-N card, Windows 7, and more. 3.1GHz Core i3-2100 dual core with 3GB memory, 250GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Professional : $359 - $10 off - 10% coupon code =  $314.10 with free shipping. See the above link for other configurations that are available.

This deal expires October 28, 2011 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day -Dell Vostro 260s 'Sandy Bridge' Core i3 Slim Tower

Spacetime finally bridges iOS, Android and PC

A few weeks ago, Spacetime Studios said that its upcoming MMOG Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles for the PC would be the first Native Client (NaCl) game released on Google's Chrome Web Store. According to the developer, NaCL allows native C++ code to run inside a sandboxed environment within the Chrome browser. NaCl supports 3D graphics, stereo audio and local file access. On Tuesday Google officially launched the new version of its Chrome Web Store. It now sports a more organized interface that seemingly borrows some of its style from the revamped Android Market installed on Android devices.

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Gamer dad attacks teen after CoD Black Ops heckling

One man lost his cool and actually assaulted a teen living up the street over words exchanged in Call of Duty: Black Ops. When playing deathmatch or other multiplayer options online with other gamers, heckling comes with the territory, even more so for newbies still trying to figure out the benefits of certain weapons or the layout of a map. Sometimes it's just not possible to not get offended by some of the more insulting remarks without some kind of retaliation. For one father of three, he took his revenge just a little too far.

2DayBlog.com, Gamer dad attacks teen after CoD Black Ops heckling

LG and Samsung hit speed bumps with iPad 3 displays

. Apple's manufacturing partners are running into a few speed bumps creating the new high-resolution Retina Display for the iPad 3, CNET reported recently. LG CEO Young Soo Kwon confirmed that his company, which also builds the Retina Display on the iPhone 4 and 4S, is working on the next-generation iPad 3 screens. Samsung and Sharp are also allegedly behind the development. However, CNET said that mass manufacturing a display with a 2,048 x 1,536-pixel resolution, twice the pixel density of the current iPad 2, has been a struggle. “It's not a question of just making one,” a source said. “That, of course can be done.

Boy Genius Report, LG and Samsung hit speed bumps with iPad 3 displays

Toshiba Dynabook R741 14-Inch Notebook

Toshiba is gearing up to launch their newest 14-inch notebook, the Dynabook R741. Powered by a 2.50GHz Intel Core i5-2520M processor, the system features a 14-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an Intel HD 3000 graphics card, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, an SD card slot, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Professional 32-bit (SP1) OS (Standard Configuration). The Dynabook R741 will go on sale from October 28th for 226,800 Yen (about $2,985).

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Apps of the Day: Open Sea and Screencast Video Recorder

Another apps of the day entry for you guys today. While we aren't really dabbling into the halloween-themed apps out there, always feel free to suggest any you've been using or will be using in the coming days. With that said, there are demo versions of each app we feature so give them a try and see if they are worth your money. Go.
Open Sea – Our friends at The Pixelerz have opened our eyes to a new game they're touting. It's a unique game called Open Sea, a beautiful action game that tips its hat to a certain religious story and its associated characters.


Android Phone, Apps of the Day: Open Sea and Screencast Video Recorder

Sony PlayStation Vita Early First Edition Bundle announced

For those of you planning to purchase the PlayStation Vita early, the folks at Sony have got some good news for you. If you'd like to own the PlayStation Vita before anybody in the US or Canada (assuming they don't get one imported from Japan), Sony is giving its loyal fans the chance to do so. Starting today, Vita fans on this side of the world will be able to buy the PlayStation Vita Early First Edition Bundle from selected retail outlets nationwide. The Early First Edition Bundle will set you back $349.99, which gives you: the PlayStation Vita 3G + WiFi, a 4GB PS Vita Memory Card, a limited edition case, and the Little Deviants game.

Ubergizmo, Sony PlayStation Vita Early First Edition Bundle announced

Russian tuner squeezes 1,000 horsepower into a Fiat Coupe

You may remember a fun little hatchback called the Fiat Panda 100HP. All it took was a hundred horsepower to turn a ho-hum supermini into what European editors knew and loved as one of their favorite driving machines. That was a little overshadowed by the Fiat 500 that offers the same powertrain, if not all the same fun, but the Panda put things into perspective. Especially considering now how one tuner has taken an earlier Fiat Coupe and squeezed a whopping 1,000 horsepower out of it.







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Nokia's Jo Harlow: Windows Phone is ‘easier, faster and a hell of a lot more fun'

. Microsoft's Ben Rudolph sat down with Nokia product boss Jo Harlow during the Nokia World conference this week to get her take on the Finnish vendor's first two Windows Phones, the Lumia 710 and the Lumia 800. Rudolph and Harlow had a great chat, but the meat of the interview certainly hits toward the end. When asked why a consumer would buy Nokia's new high-end smartphone over the competition, Harlow didn't mince words. “Yeah, the iPhone is simple to use. IPhone has a beautiful design. is a gorgeous design, but the integration of the UI sets this apart.

Boy Genius Report, Nokia's Jo Harlow: Windows Phone is ‘easier, faster and a hell of a lot more fun'

Google Apps Users Can Now Use Google+

One of the biggest complaints for Google+ has been Google Apps' users inability to use the service. Previously it was only open to non-enterprise users who signed up for free accounts at Gmail.com. Your administrator must enable Google+, but afterward you're free to set your profile up and get plus'ing. Forward your administrator this link for help on how to set it up.

Android Phone, Google Apps Users Can Now Use Google+

Samsung Could Use big.LITTLE Processing in Future Exynos Updates

While most multi-core processors group together sets of identical cores to provide enhanced computing power (a model that has worked fine for PCs), ARM has developed a new approach dubbed big.LITTLE processing. With mobile devices and power savings in mind, the concept pairs up the high-performance of the Cortex-A15 core with the power saving Cortex-A7. The result is a chip that can switch between the two depending on system needs. This very concept may find its way into Samsung’s next update to their Exynos CPU.

Android Phone, Samsung Could Use big.LITTLE Processing in Future Exynos Updates

Trans Tech wheels out electric school bus with 130-mile range

Manufacturer Trans Tech Bus will soon offer its customers a "green" solution for transporting students to and from school with its eTrans electric-only bus. The 42-passenger school bus will be equipped with a 120-kilowatt (161-horsepower) electric motor powered by a pair of 278-volt lithium-ion battery packs. Moreover, the eTrans features an auxiliary unit fueled by either compressed natural gas or propane in order to run the bus' heating and air conditioning systems. The eTrans' range depends on operating conditions, but Trans Tech claims bus drivers will be able to go approximately 100 to 130 miles on a charge.

Autoblog, Trans Tech wheels out electric school bus with 130-mile range

Sony will pay €1.05 billion to de-Ericsson its mobile joint venture

. Ericsson on Thursday announced that it has agreed to sell its stake in Sony Ericsson to Sony Corporation for €1.05 billion in cash. The deal is in line with earlier reports. Sony will become the sole owner of the mobile company, and it will integrate Sony Ericsson devices into its “broad platform of network-connected consumer electronics products.” The deal also includes a cross-licensing and ownership agreement agreement whereby Sony will have access to a number of related patents.

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Maximo iP-395 iMetal Isolation Earphones and iP-595 iMetal Enhanced Definition Earphones Review

Everybody needs earphones for their various smartphones, tablets, and MP3 players, and most people want to replace the uncomfortable stock earphones with better-sounding, more comfortable earbuds.  Maximo has provided The Gadgeteer with a couple of their earphones.  We'll be looking at both the iP-395 iMetal Isolation Earphones with Remote and Mic and the iP-595 iMetal Enhanced Definition Earphones with Remote and Mic in today's review.  Read on to learn if one of these is what you're looking for.










The Gadgeteer, Maximo iP-395 iMetal Isolation Earphones and iP-595 iMetal Enhanced Definition Earphones Review

Nature Valley creating Street View-style tour of National Parks, chews through countless granola bars to do so

"There's a good reason why Street View is done in cars." That's a quote from Mat Bisher, associate creative director at McCann, who is teaming up with granola connoisseur Nature Valley in order to deliver a "Street View-style tour" of America's National Parks. Fast Company reports that the two have embarked on quite the ambitious initiative (dubbed Trail View), sending a cadre of well-trained hikers to some of America's most gorgeous locales with specially-rigged camera setups in tow. The goal. To capture views from near-limitless hiking trails, and bring them to your web browser starting in February 2012.

Engadget, Nature Valley creating Street View-style tour of National Parks, chews through countless granola bars to do so

Rest Modules Let Flight Crews Sleep in Cargo Hold

Flight crews will finally be able to join the mile-high club in peace with this Crew Rest Module. You know those battered aluminum cargo containers you see stacked up at the airport. Well, those might soon contain people, and not just stuff.
TIMCO, manufacturer of all kinds of airplane interiors, built these Crew Rest Modules units for Austrian Airlines. They're the same size and shape as cargo containers, and can be loaded and hooked up to power in half an hour.

Gadget Lab, Rest Modules Let Flight Crews Sleep in Cargo Hold

Nokia unveils Purity HD Stereo Headset with a little help from Monster

Nokia doesn't just launch new phones at their Nokia World event; check out their new audio product, the Purity HD Stereo Headset by Monster. The line includes headphones and earbuds (Purity In-Ear Stereo Headset), whichever tickles your fancy, and with that trademark M on the side, you can bet they'll bear a healthy price tag when they hit shelves.








2DayBlog.com, Nokia unveils Purity HD Stereo Headset with a little help from Monster