Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Panasonic Lumix TZ25 Compact Superzoom Camera

Panasonic Lumix TZ25 Compact Superzoom Camera

Panasonic has announced a new compact superzoom camera to its range called the Lumix TZ25 (ZS15 in America). This pocket-sized camera sports a 12.1-megapixel MOS sensor, a 24mm ultra wide angle lens, a 16x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460k-dot LCD display and 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities (50fps). Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment.

TechFresh, Panasonic Lumix TZ25 Compact Superzoom Camera

MOMO founder Gianpiero Moretti dead at 71

MOMO founder Gianpiero Moretti dead at 71

Gianpiero Moretti, driver and founder of race equipment manufacturer MOMO, passed away in his home in Milan this month after a lengthy illness. The 71-year-old began making steering wheels in his 20s, eventually translating his business into international success after Ferrari factory driver John Surtees adopted a MOMO wheel in his 158 F1 racing car in 1964. That car went on to carry Surtees to his only Formula One title, but Moretti's success blossomed. He opened a factory in Verona in 1966 and ran MOMO for three decades before selling it to a larger supplier.

Autoblog, MOMO founder Gianpiero Moretti dead at 71

Lamborghini's next model to be 'LB 736' SUV instead of Estoque?

Lamborghini's next model to be 'LB 736' SUV instead of Estoque?

It was hinted not long ago that Lamborghini would be bringing a couple of brand new baubles to the Geneva Motor Show. Speculation was that one would certainly be the Aventador Roadster, but the other was more difficult to predict – the standard cries being a production version of the Sesto Elemento, a new sedan or a crossover. Well, we still can't be sure what else is coming to Geneva, but if the magazine scan at the Teamspeed forum can be believed – it comes from Italian mag Quattroroute – a new crossover will be heading our way shortly after the Switzerland expo.

Autoblog, Lamborghini's next model to be 'LB 736' SUV instead of Estoque?

AT&T's Galaxy Note will be featured in Samsung's first Super Bowl commercial

AT&T's Galaxy Note will be featured in Samsung's first Super Bowl commercial

Samsung has announced that its Galaxy Note Android handset (which should be launched by AT&T on February 19) will be the star in the company's first-ever Super Bowl ad. Directed by Bobby Farrelly, who is known for comedy films like "Dumb and Dumber" and "There's something about Mary", the ad that promotes the Galaxy Note "will air during the 4th quarter of Super Bowl XLVI on February 5th." The commercial will use footage shot with the Note's HD (1080p) rear camera.

Unwired View, AT&T's Galaxy Note will be featured in Samsung's first Super Bowl commercial

2013 Lexus GS unleashed in Super Bowl ad

2013 Lexus GS unleashed in Super Bowl ad

Lexus has a redesigned GS that it truly believes can compete with the likes of the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class. So it's going where the eyeballs are with its marketing, ponying up for the brand's first-ever Super Bowl ad. Lexus' commercial is just a 30-second spot, joining the likes of Acura, Audi, Cadillac and other brands buying time during the big game. Lexus is calling its ad, "The Beast," which calls to mind both President Obama's limo and the 2009 documentary by Eric Bana.



Autoblog, 2013 Lexus GS unleashed in Super Bowl ad

NEC does it again, launches 6.7mm thin Android smartphone for Japan's NTT DoCoMo

NEC does it again, launches 6.7mm thin Android smartphone for Japan's NTT DoCoMo

While we can chide the Japanese for a number of zany practices, there is no denying that some pretty great tech resides within the borders of The Land of the Rising Sun. Before handsets with glasses-free 3D screens reached the US they were commonplace in Japan, same goes for fully waterproof smartphones and tablets. Before the Motorola RAZR blew our minds with its thinness there was NEC, back again to accomplish the seemingly impossible with the powerfully-specced 6.7mm thick MEDIAS ED N-05D. While there may be some work left to be done when it comes to crafting a catchy name, the latest MEDIAS handset can run with the best of them.
NEC does it again, launches 6.7mm thin Android smartphone for Japan's NTT DoCoMo


Android Phone, NEC does it again, launches 6.7mm thin Android smartphone for Japan's NTT DoCoMo

O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference (TOC) 2012 – NYC


. The O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference (TOC) 2012 happens February 13-15, at the New York Marriott Marquis. TOC sells out every year so don't miss out on this essential “brainiac party at the intersection of publishing and digital innovation” exploring the evolving publishing ecosystem from every angle. Save 15% on your registration when you use code toc12uber: http://www.toccon.com/toc2012?cmp=mp-conf-tc12-ubergizmo-event-listing

New tools and technologies have brought both dramatic changes and exceptional opportunities to the publishing industry.



Ubergizmo, O'Reilly Tools of Change for Publishing Conference (TOC) 2012 â€" NYC

Rumor: Nokia Lumia 900 headed to Rogers in May

Rumor: Nokia Lumia 900 headed to Rogers in May

The Nokia Lumia 900 was just announced for AT&T earlier this month, but understandably you're all anxious to find out when exactly it will make it to your neck of the woods. If you're in Canada, for example, we heard that it would be headed there at some point. Though that was before the official announcement of the phone, and since then no new info has surfaced. In the meantime, the Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 were both made official for Canada, so the chances for their (literally) bigger brother to miss out on the party up north should be pretty slim.
That's exactly what several sources told MobileSyrup.

Unwired View, Rumor: Nokia Lumia 900 headed to Rogers in May

Myriad Launches Share Offer for Synchronica plc

ZURICH, Switzerland – 31 January 2012 – Myriad Group AG (SIX Swiss Exchange: MYRN), the company that powers mobile social and web experiences on connected devices, today announced the terms of a share offer (the “Offer”) to acquire the entire issued and to be issued ordinary share capital of Synchronica plc (AIM: SYNC; TSX Venture: SYN) at a value equivalent to approximately £ 20.63 million.

Press Release Distribution, Myriad Launches Share Offer for Synchronica plc

Can these four superheroes rescue RIM?

Can these four superheroes rescue RIM?

. Research In Motion's newly appointed CEO Thorsten Heins said during his first day on the job that hiring a new marketing boss and revamping the company's marketing strategy was among his first orders of business. If some of us were unsure why finding a new CMO and revamping RIM's marketing efforts are such a priority, this new campaign should help clear things up. RIM on Monday introduced four new cartoon superheroes who will help the company spread the word about its products.
Can these four superheroes rescue RIM?


Boy Genius Report, Can these four superheroes rescue RIM?

Qualcomm's MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 benchmarks pop up online

Qualcomm's MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 benchmarks pop up online

Someone in Qualcomm had slapped a Nenamark 2 on the still-under-development slate from Qualcomm, and surprisingly it produced a score of 54.90.

2DayBlog.com, Qualcomm's MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 benchmarks pop up online

Monday, January 30, 2012

Verizon HTC Rezound now costs only $79 at Amazon

Verizon HTC Rezound now costs only $79 at Amazon

Amazon has cut the price of Verizon's HTC Rezound for the third time since its launch, and is now offering the smartphone for only $79.99 on contract. The deal is available only to new customers. If you're an existing Verizon customer and want to upgrade to the Rezound, you'll have to pay $159.99 for it.

Unwired View

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Tokyoflash reveals Sudoku-inspired concept watch

Tokyoflash reveals Sudoku-inspired concept watch

Fans of the game of Sudoku might enjoy this concept watch from the Tokyoflash Design Studio. As the rendering above might have already given it away, the Sudoku watch features a Sudoku interface that wearers can use to help tell the time. If you're not particularly adept at Sudoku, not to worry as the majority of the numbers have already been filled up, leaving six empty boxes for the hour, minutes and seconds. Based on Tokyoflash's instructions, the wearer just needs to fill in the empty boxes with the missing numbers and read it left to right to gauge the time.

Ubergizmo

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Nokia Belle update could start rolling out 8th February

Nokia Belle update could start rolling out 8th February

So while we may have gotten official word that the Nokia Belle update is expected to roll out in February, unfortunately it was not specified as to when exactly in February will Symbian users be receiving the update. Well that could have changed thanks to Nokia's Vietnamese website who might have accidentally let the cat out of the bag ahead of schedule, thus revealing that the update will begin rolling out to Symbian Anna users come 8th of February. The website has since been pulled (cached version here for those who might be interested).

Ubergizmo, Nokia Belle update could start rolling out 8th February

WiFi certification fuels speculation of Samsung Galaxy Note successor?

WiFi certification fuels speculation of Samsung Galaxy Note successor?

The Samsung Galaxy Note is just now working its way to the States, but a recent certification by the WiFi Alliance is already stoking the flames of its replacement. Known only as the GT-N8000, it's thought this device may be the eventual replacement for the GT-N7000. Accompanying it is the Samsung GT-N8013 which also recently hit the FCC, and is presumably a variation of the GT-N8000. Of course, this isn't the only plausible explanation, as the new model number may hint at yet another new family of devices. There's credence to this flow of logic, too, as the Galaxy S II (i9100) was the spiritual decedent of the original Galaxy S (i9000).

2DayBlog.com, WiFi certification fuels speculation of Samsung Galaxy Note successor?

Instant smoke drops add a little magic to your photographs

Instant smoke drops add a little magic to your photographs

Unless you're a master at 3D and compositing, digitally adding smoke to a photo is a lot harder than adding it practically while you're shooting. And with these instant smoke drops, you can easily create plumes without burning your studio down. The drops actually come in two separate bottles of unnamed chemicals that when combined produce a bonafide smoke effect - without ever having to start a fire.

2DayBlog.com, Instant smoke drops add a little magic to your photographs

CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia Set To Shape The Future of Technology and Communications

2012 editions will spotlight on emerging industry trends and technologies SINGAPORE, 30 JANUARY 2012 - CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia, the most established infocomm technology (ICT) and media communications event of its kind in Asia, is poised to return with a large showing.

Press Release Distribution, CommunicAsia and BroadcastAsia Set To Shape The Future of Technology and Communications

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 is a cousin of the Sony WX70. Both share the same functionalities, but the DSC-WX50 is a bit more affordable because it uses a 2.7″ LCD display where the WX70 has a better 3″ Display. Optically, both cameras are the same as they use Sony's 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor, and a 25mm lens with a 5X optical zoom. Sony has also added “Clear Image Zoom”, which is a digital zoom technology that produce sharper images than the conventional digital zoom that simply “magnify” the image.

Ubergizmo, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50

Nokia Lumia 910 shows up on Dutch retailer's website

Nokia Lumia 910 shows up on Dutch retailer's website

A yet to be announced Nokia Lumia 910 has appeared at a Dutch online retailer. The device sports a spec sheet, quite similar to the U.S. exclusive Lumia 900, save for the lack of LTE radio and the presence of a massive 12MP camera sensor on board - a first from Nokia since the highly revered N8 came into being. There is no launch date available for the device on the retailer's webpage.

GSM Arena, Nokia Lumia 910 shows up on Dutch retailer's website

Friday, January 27, 2012

Sony Outs 64GB White Walkman Z Android PMP

Sony Outs 64GB White Walkman Z Android PMP

Sony Japan has released the 64GB version of its White Walkman Z Android PMP. Just like the 16GB and 32GB models, the 64GB model also sports a 4.3-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz Tegra 2 dual-core processor, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port and runs on Android 2.3 OS. The 64GB White Walkman Z will start shipping in Japan from February 17th for 45,800 Yen (about $533).

TechFresh, Sony Outs 64GB White Walkman Z Android PMP

LG Optimus Sol E730 Launched In India

LG Optimus Sol E730 Launched In India

A new Android smartphone from LG has just been launched in India. Called the Optimus Sol E730, the handset features a 3.8-inch WVGA Ultra AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz single-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a VGA front-facing camera, a 5MP rear-facing camera with 720p video recording, GPS, HSDPA, WiFi and runs on Android 2.3 OS. The Optimus Sol E730 is now available for purchase in India via Flipkart for Rs. 16,990 (about $344).

TechFresh, LG Optimus Sol E730 Launched In India

Facebook reportedly plans IPO filing for Wednesday

Facebook reportedly plans IPO filing for Wednesday

. Facebook plans to file for its initial public offering as soon as Wednesday next week according to multiple reports from Dow Jones Newswires. Morgan Stanley is expected to win the deal to lead the highly anticipated IPO, and Goldman Sachs is also reportedly expected to play a role. According to Dow Jones Newswires, Facebook is currently looking at a valuation between $75 billion and $100 billion. Following next week's anticipated filing, it will still be several months until the company goes public. The initial offering is expected to raise as much as $10 billion, which would make it the biggest U.S. Internet IPO in history.

Boy Genius Report, Facebook reportedly plans IPO filing for Wednesday

LG's upcoming Optimus 3D sequel, the CX2, could be sold as the 3D Max

LG's upcoming Optimus 3D sequel, the CX2, could be sold as the 3D Max

The LG CX2 got leaked a few days ago as the successor to the first 3D-enabled smartphone, the LG Optimus 3D. Yet CX2 is obviously just a codename (or, worst case scenario, will be used as the model number when it launches). So then one has to wonder what this device will end up being sold as. Thankfully, it now seems that it won't be labelled the Optimus 3D 2. According to GSM-Israel, a very reliable source said it would be called 3D Max. It's unclear if it will keep the Optimus branding that so far has been seen in every Android device to come out of LG – or not.

So it may be the LG 3D Max, or the LG Optimus 3D Max.

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alldigits, LG's upcoming Optimus 3D sequel, the CX2, could be sold as the 3D Max

GM launches ad campaign touting Chevy Volt safety (video)

GM launches ad campaign touting Chevy Volt safety (video)

General Motors has launched an advertising campaign touting the safety of the Chevrolet Volt extended-range plug-in electric vehicle, just as its CEO testified to Congress that a recent Volt fire that took place after a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration crash test would never occur under real-world circumstances, Bloomberg has reported. GM CEO Dan Akerson (pictured) said in the campaign that he "couldn't be prouder" of the technology the company uses to produce the Volt, the wire service noted. The campaign includes full-page ads in 19 U.S.



Autoblog, GM launches ad campaign touting Chevy Volt safety (video)

Verizon's ZTE V66 tablet gets pictured

Verizon's ZTE V66 tablet gets pictured

Back in December, a mysterious ZTE tablet with the mode number V66 made an appearance at the FCC. Apart from its Verizon logo and 4G LTE indication, we had absolutely no idea on what the device would look like, but thanks to the ZTE V66 stopping by the Bluetooth SIG, we now have a possible rendering of Verizon's upcoming ZTE V66 4G LTE capable tablet.

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technologypulse, Verizon's ZTE V66 tablet gets pictured

Twitter filters content by geographical boundaries

Twitter filters content by geographical boundaries

Twitter has hopped aboard the censorship bandwagon, announcing (or rather, tweeting would have been more appropriate, although it would be pretty hard to squeeze in everything that they want to say of such magnitude in 140 characters or less) that they will start to filter messages as well as prevent them from being seen in several locations around the globe.

Ubergizmo, Twitter filters content by geographical boundaries

LikeBelt posts Facebook updates

LikeBelt posts Facebook updates

Forget about the Nabaztag or Karotz – the LikeBelt is going to be the more desirable peripheral for Facebook, as it makes the process of updating your Facebook status or wall easier, where all it takes to post updates automatically are a few pelvic thrusts. This is a conceptual idea, where the LikeBelt relies on Near Field Communication (NFC) to connect with NFC contact points.

Ubergizmo, LikeBelt posts Facebook updates

Mayumi Special Nissan Infiniti Q45 at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

Mayumi Special Nissan Infiniti Q45 at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

Now here is a car that you would definitely pause for a moment just to get a closer look – the ‘Mayumi Special' Nissan Infiniti Q45 that is currently paraded at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2012. This is one car which is guaranteed to have people go, “Wow!”, and according to the owner Fumihiro Takeda, “To put it simply, this is an awesome car. I want to make cars that interest even people who aren't usually interested, including children. I want to create cars that make people say wow, cars that are fun to look at, that are not just pretty cool, but awesome.”.

Ubergizmo, Mayumi Special Nissan Infiniti Q45 at Tokyo Auto Salon 2012

Angry Birds flies to Facebook on Valentine's Day

Angry Birds flies to Facebook on Valentine's Day

Yes, we do know that Angry Birds developer Rovio have been rumored to talk with NVIDIA, and what else but a graphical improvement is in store for the hugely popular game. Well, this Valentine's Day will be extra special for those who love all things Angry Birds, as it has been announced that the Angry Birds franchise will finally arrive on Facebook, instantly giving more than 800 million people who do not own compatible smartphones access to the game.

Ubergizmo, Angry Birds flies to Facebook on Valentine's Day

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Intel to buy 190 patents and video codec software from RealNetworks for $120 million

Intel to buy 190 patents and video codec software from RealNetworks for $120 million

. Intel and RealNetworks announced on Thursday that Intel will purchase video codec software, 190 patents and 170 patent applications from RealNetworks for a total of $120 million. “We believe this agreement enhances our ability to continue to offer richer experiences and innovative solutions to end users across a wide spectrum of devices, including through Ultrabook devices, smartphones and digital media,” said Renee James, Intel senior vice president and general manager of the Software and Services Group. The two companies also agreed to work together on future advancements in video codec software.

Boy Genius Report, Intel to buy 190 patents and video codec software from RealNetworks for $120 million

Nikon D700 And D300s Discontinued

Nikon D700 And D300s Discontinued

Nikon Japan has decided to discontinue the production of the Nikon D700 and Nikon D300s. It means that the company will release the successor for these DSLR cameras very soon. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Nikon D700 And D300s Discontinued

Dospara Prime Note Galleria QF780 17.3-inch Notebook

Dospara Prime Note Galleria QF780 17.3-inch Notebook

Dospara hits back with a new 17.3-inch notebook, the Prime Note Galleria QF780. This BTO (Build To Order) system sports a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.50GHz Intel Core i7-2860QM processor, an Intel HM67 Express Chipset, a GeForce GTX 580M graphics card, a 16GB DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, a 3MP webcam, a BD drive, a multi-card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS (Standard Configuration). Price itself is set at 229,980 Yen (about $2,969).

TechFresh, Dospara Prime Note Galleria QF780 17.3-inch Notebook

Enjoy some Supermoto action from every angle in Denmark

Enjoy some Supermoto action from every angle in Denmark

We've seen a swell in RoToR camera set ups in bike videos lately, and we have to say the trick makes for some pretty entertaining viewing. Take the clip you'll see after the break that was worked up by Supermotard Denmark, for example. The video tracks one rider as he finishes up a practice day. The crew crafted their own homemade version of the RoToR setup we know and love, strapped it to a rider's head and came out with some awesome footage.

Autoblog, Enjoy some Supermoto action from every angle in Denmark

Motorola posts $80 million Q4 loss; ships 10.5 million mobile devices including 200,000 tablets

Motorola posts $80 million Q4 loss; ships 10.5 million mobile devices including 200,000 tablets

. Motorola Mobility on Thursday announced the company's results for the fourth quarter last year. The vendor managed $3.4 billion in revenue but posted a net loss of $80 million, or $0.27 per share. Motorola posted a profit of $0.27 per share in the same quarter a year earlier. For the full year, the company's revenue totaled $13.1 billion, up 14% compared to 2010, and it reported a net loss was $0.84 per share compared to a loss of $0.29 per share in 2010. Motorola shipped 10.5 million mobile devices in the fourth quarter, including 200,000 tablets, and full-year device shipments totaled 42.4 million units.

Boy Genius Report, Motorola posts $80 million Q4 loss; ships 10.5 million mobile devices including 200,000 tablets

Google Earth 6.2 gets smooth tiles, social sharing

Google Earth 6.2 gets smooth tiles, social sharing

Google Earth is a huge database of satellite photos and 3d polygonal models, and if you have used it before, you may have noticed that each tile (section of satellite/aerial photo) may have different colors/tones. That is due to the fact that satellite photos are not taken in the same lighting conditions, at the same time of the day and in the same weather conditions.With Google Earth 6.2, Google has made the tiles look consistent, and this makes the “immersion” aspect of Google Earth that much better, especially for high-altitude photos.

Ubergizmo, Google Earth 6.2 gets smooth tiles, social sharing

Volvo S60 becomes second car to ace all NHTSA safety tests (video)

Volvo S60 becomes second car to ace all NHTSA safety tests (video)

The 2012 Volvo S60 isn't likely to be mentioned in the same breath as the 2012 Chevrolet Camaro, but these two cars share a unique distinction. No, Volvo has not made a mid-year change to rear-wheel drive and V8 power, but it is joining the Camaro as a crash test ace. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration cranked up its crash-test rigor in 2011, and the Camaro has been the only car to completely ace all of the revised tests' categories. Until now.
The 2012 Volvo S60 demonstrates the brand's long held reputation for safety by becoming the second car to return perfect ratings in every category of NHTSA crash testing.







Autoblog, Volvo S60 becomes second car to ace all NHTSA safety tests (video)

BlackBerry PlayBook and EVO View 4G to be phased out at Sprint

BlackBerry PlayBook and EVO View 4G to be phased out at Sprint

. Sprint has updated the company's end-of-life list to include two of its tablets. Shipments of the carrier's BlackBerry Playbook and HTC EVO View 4G will come to a halt and supplies will run down within the coming weeks, according to the EOL list obtained by SprintFeed. Both tablets will be phased out by the end of of January, possibly leading to the announcement of an LTE tablet from the Overland Park-based company. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Sprint announced two new LTE-powered smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and LG Viper, which will launch some time this spring.
BlackBerry PlayBook and EVO View 4G to be phased out at Sprint


Boy Genius Report, BlackBerry PlayBook and EVO View 4G to be phased out at Sprint

Nokia remains mum on MeeGo, might have outsold Windows Phone

Nokia remains mum on MeeGo, might have outsold Windows Phone

We all know that Nokia's latest gamble in the smartphone market involves an operating system that we would never have envisioned they shack up with – Windows Phone 7, but then again, weirder things have happened in the past as well (such as Microsoft Windows booting up on an Apple Mac computer). Nokia's latest financial report for the last quarter of 2011 implied something that gives room for one to make wild speculations, including whether the MeeGo platform that powers the Nokia N9 actually outselling Windows Phone handsets in the last quarter of 2011.

Ubergizmo, Nokia remains mum on MeeGo, might have outsold Windows Phone

New aqua card graphic educates home movers on protecting their credit rating

Specialist lender aqua card has today released a graphic which will help home-movers understand the impact that moving house might have on their credit rating, and the steps they can take to minimise the damage.With approximately 534,000 people moving house each year[1] and only half arranging for their mail to be redirected[2], 267,000 new homeowners are at risk of having their credit rating damaged by identity-stealing fraudsters.

Press Release Distribution, New aqua card graphic educates home movers on protecting their credit rating

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

GEAR4 Renew SleepClock introduced

GEAR4 Renew SleepClock introduced

Getting enough sleep is crucial to everyone in order to perform efficiently throughout the day, regardless of one's age (as the amount of optimal sleep required is determined by one's age), and since we live in an age that loves to quantify everything, here is GEAR4′s Renew SleepClock – a device that is capable of measuring your sleep to help you wake up on the right side of the bed each morning. Touted to be a “life-changing application”, the Renew SleepClock will let you track and manage your sleep from your iPod, iPhone or iPad.

Ubergizmo, GEAR4 Renew SleepClock introduced

Lytro talks up other smartphone manufacturers

Lytro talks up other smartphone manufacturers

It seems that the top brass over at Lytro are willing to work with smartphone manufacturers directly in order to deliver its light-field photography technology into future handsets. An interview with PCWorld saw Lytro chairman Charles Chi claiming that the company is well positioned to build and market products under its own branding, although admitting that the smartphone ecosystem is “very complex” and “very different.” According to Chi, “For us to compete in there, we'd have to be a very different kind of company.

Ubergizmo, Lytro talks up other smartphone manufacturers

BMW updates 2013 X6, introduces M Performance Package

BMW updates 2013 X6, introduces M Performance Package

BMW, which still insists on using the term Sports Activity Coupe to describe its least practical 'ute, has updated its X6 for the 2013 model year. And with good reason – BMW says it has sold over 20,000 X6 crossovers in the States since its launch three years ago and over 150,000 worldwide, making it an important model for the German automaker.

Autoblog, BMW updates 2013 X6, introduces M Performance Package

Next-gen iPhone reportedly ready for production, may launch this summer

Next-gen iPhone reportedly ready for production, may launch this summer

. Apple's next-generation iPhone is currently nearing production, according to 9to5Mac. The report cites an unnamed source at Foxconn in claiming that various sample devices, which vary slightly from one another, are already floating around. Each device is said to feature a 4-inch or larger display and a unique form factor unlike the iPhone 4 and 4S, though the teardrop-shaped design that was previously reported is nowhere to be found.

Boy Genius Report, Next-gen iPhone reportedly ready for production, may launch this summer

Early Motorola RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaks

Early Motorola RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaks

Motorola's promised that some of their latest 2011 handsets would be getting Ice Cream Sandwich and the RAZR series was one of them. Someone was able to get their hands on an early Ice Cream Sandwich-based build of an update for the GSM RAZR and, as you'd expect, there are bits of BLUR sprinkled throughout. For starters we have a few of Motorola's custom icons for various different applications.

Android Phone, Early Motorola RAZR Ice Cream Sandwich Build Leaks

First it was Vette on Vette violence, now it's Z on Z carnage

First it was Vette on Vette violence, now it's Z on Z carnage

Back on Thanksgiving Day of 2011, we saw what happens when a C5 Chevrolet Corvette goes head-to-head on public roads against a C6 Vette – the older Vette spears into the passenger-side door of the newer Vette. The video was our most popular post of 2011, so we know that well over a million viewers saw the ill-advised drag race. We think that video illustrated that racing on public roads was a bad idea, but sometimes, accidents happen even without a race.

Hit the jump to see what happens when a pair of tuned-out Nissan 350Z models do their best impression of the Thanksgiving Day Melee.



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FiiO E17 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier

FiiO E17 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier

Those who have grown accustomed to their portable music players will appreciate the mobile convenience it provides. But at the same time, some may not be at ease with the limitations it provides when it comes to audio output. While such may depend also on the headphone one uses, there are still some limitations that the PMP might provide. In order to bridge the difference in audio output, there is this new FiiO E17 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier.
The FiiO E17 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier may look just like any other PMP, it is actually a portable amplifier designed to boost up headphone sound power.

Gadget.com, FiiO E17 USB DAC Headphone Amplifier

The Pirate Bay supports 3D object printing

The Pirate Bay supports 3D object printing

The Pirate Bay is more often than not associated with a virtual warehouse of movies and basically any other forms of digital information that you can download from, and you can add a totally new category this time aroud – where the future in copying will include turning something digital into the physical realm, and The Pirate Bay refers to such data objects which are feasible to turn into physical objects as ‘Physibles'. Website WinstonQ2038 said, “We believe that things like three dimensional printers, scanners and such are just the first step.

Ubergizmo, The Pirate Bay supports 3D object printing

Panasonic intros two new compact laptop with the Let's Note SX and NX Series

Panasonic intros two new compact laptop with the Let's Note SX and NX Series

Panasonic just announced this morning its new 12.1 notebooks with the SX and NX Series. Both models comes with a 16:10 ratio screen with a 1280×800 resolution or optional 16:9 one with a nice 1600×900 resolution and optional 720p web camera. Depending of your specification of choice Panasonic will be able to offer you either a traditional HDD or fast SSD capable to boot your system in just 9 seconds thanks to Panasonic Quick Book Manager.
Panasonic intros two new compact laptop with the Let's Note SX and NX Series


Akihabara News, Panasonic intros two new compact laptop with the Let's Note SX and NX Series

Google Offers Now Available In 5 New Cities – Bargain Shoppers Rejoice


If you were waiting around for Google to finally launch their Google Offers service in your area you have another shot with 5 new cities from the US added to the mix of 33 existing locales. Residents of Charlotte, Kansas City, Milwaukee, San Antonio and Tampa will now be able to bargain shop for discounted sky diving lessons and fine dining. You can also check out the dedicated Android app via the Market link below.

Android Phone, Google Offers Now Available In 5 New Cities â€" Bargain Shoppers Rejoice