Toshiba dynabook T653x68J 15.6-Inch Touchscreen Notebook

Toshiba is preparing to release a new touchscreen notebook namely the dynabook T653x68J. The system will pack a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 touchscreen display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM processor, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 1TB hard drive, a 2MP webcam, a BDXL drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and run on Windows 8 64-bit OS with Office Home and Business 2013. The dynabook T653x68J will go on sale from mid-June for 180,000 Yen (about $1,790).

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Michigan study says motorcycle injuries worsen with weaker helmet laws

Not surprised. Neither are we. According to The Detroit News, an insurance industry study found that the average medical claim resulting from a motorcycle crash rose by more than one-fifth in Michigan last year, following the state's decision to no longer require most riders to wear helmets.

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EmoPulse - Taking the smartwatch to the next level

The EmoPulse Smile is a futuristic bracelet watch that is currently seeking $300,000 in funding as an indiegogo project. The Smile (strange name…) features a flexible color touchscreen display, 4G LTE connectivity that can be used as a standalone phone, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 3.0, NFC, FM Radio, Thunderbolt, GPS, wireless charging, 3 cameras, 7 sensors and the kitchen sink. I'm kidding about the kitchen sink… but wow, it sounds like this device is going to have every feature you'd ever want in a watch and then some. It's being designed to replace your watch, wallet, keys and phone.

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2013 Dinan S3 BMW 550i

Steve Dinan has been enhancing BMW models since 1979. But don't throw his company into the ring with the dozen or so other tuners who tweak, tinker and piggyback upgrades on the famed German marque. Dinan is a tuner, but it's also an engineering firm that writes its own software, builds its own parts and then backs everything it does with a factory-grade warranty. That sort of fastidiousness comes at a price, but most of its customers – including the powerhouse of BMW Motorsport – rely on Dinan to help them come out on top.

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Maximizer CRM enables growing plumbing and heating business Safegas to manage its customer records more efficiently

BRACKNELL, UK  – Customer Relationship Management specialist Maximizer Software has announced a new case study that outlines how Safegas, a business which delivers plumbing and heating services to commercial and residential properties in Northern Ireland, has used its CRM platform to cut out inefficiencies and deliver a better service to its customers.The case study explains why Safegas, having considered a number of CRM providers, in 2012 chose Maximizer CRM 12 Group Edition and how, working with Maximizer partner ProAptivity to implement the solution, it used it to streamline administrative processes and improve access to

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CyanogenMod asks the community to help with ideas on improving security and privacy

Steve Kondik took to his Google+ page today to discuss a very hot topic in mobile: security. With all the information stored on our smartphones, they have big targets on their battery covers for malicious app makers and shady corporations. That being said, CyanogenMod — a group of Android developers who've banded together to create a custom ROM to preserve and improve the stock Android experience — has always taken security and privacy very seriously.

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An HTC One without Sense running stock Android

Late last week more rumors surfaced on the topic of a vanilla version of the Android flagship phone; the HTC One. This article's source from Geek.com was also responsible for rumors about the vanilla version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 before its official announcement at this year's Google I/O is now claiming that multiple sources within HTC's army have confirmed the reality of a “senseless” HTC One. Initially, a tweet from moderator HTC's private online club, elevate, sparked a flurry of articles across the web about the possibility of a vanilla HTC One.

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2014 BMW X5 doesn't upset the formula

BMW has unveiled the 2014 X5, and fans of the company's CUV will find plenty familiar in the machine. The biggest change to the recipe comes in the form of the X5 sDrive35i, which is the first rear-wheel drive version of the high-riding five-door to date. Buyers will, of course, continue to be able to opt for all-wheel drive, and both models will get their thrust from a 3.0-liter, turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine. That powerplant makes 300 horsepower and 300 pound-feet of torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

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AT&T LTE gets new coverage and expansions in 16 markets

AT&T has rolled out significant upgrades and expansions for its 4G LTE network. About 16 markets are affected in this latest round, with 11 new launches and five expansions. Folks in Salem, OR; Dover, MD; Dover, DE; Shelton, WA; Longview, WA; Leonardtown, MD; Asheville, NC; Culpepper, VA; Goldsboro, NC; Ocean City, MD; Roanoke, VA; Port Townsend, WA are all seeing new launches. As for expansions, those in Casa Grande, AZ; Linglestown, PA; Fredericksberg, VA; Schenectady, NY; and Calvert County, MD and surrounding areas will be seeing expanded coverage.

Android Phone , AT&T LTE gets new coverage and expansions in 16 markets, AT&T LTE gets new coverage and expansions in 16 markets

Deal of the Day - 14″ Dell Inspiron 14R Core i5 Touch laptop

Wednesday's LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 14″ Dell Inspiron 14R Core i5 Ivy Bridge laptop with touchscreen, starting at $599.99.  Features:. $938.99 – $289 instant savings – $50 coupon code = $599.99 with free shipping.
This deal expires May 29, 2013 or sooner.

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Google Calendar update brings custom event colors and redesigned UI for date and time pickers

It was back in October Google made the stock version of their Google Calendar available for download on Google Play and today they're bringing a nice update that addresses a few concerns with the app. First, users can now pick custom colors for events. No more having to open up your desktop to reassign colors, it's all done from directly inside the app. Speaking of events, you'll notice a whole new UI for event and time pickers, including timezones — all featuring that gorgeous and clean look you expect from Matias Duarte's Holo UI.


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Tsukumo N156J-830A/E 15.6-Inch Notebook

Finding yourself a new notebook. Why don't you check out this N156J-830A/E from Tsukumo Japan. Priced at 98,980 Yen (about $962), the system is packed with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD LED-backlight display, a 2.40GHz Intel Core i7-3630QM processor, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 650M graphics card + Intel HD Graphics 4000, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD, a 500GB hard drive, an HD webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS.

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Nokia continues assault against HTC One, asks ITC to ban sales

HTC has already run into some issues over the microphone used in their One handset. According to Nokia, the component being sourced is a proprietary technology. While HTC was found “blameless” (the component manufacturer was in the wrong in this case), they still decided to seek a new microphone elsewhere. But that doesn't mean Nokia is done.

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Deal of the Day - 14″ Dell Inspiron 14z Core i5 Ultrabook

Friday's LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 14″ Dell Inspiron 14Z Core i5 Ultrabook, starting at $549.99.  Features:. 6GB RAM500GB Hard Drive, 32GB mSATA SSD, 3-in-1 card readerTwo USB 3.0 ports, HDMI v1.4a portHD webcamSkullcandy stereo speakers15-month McAfee SecurityCenter subscription90-day Premium Phone SupportWindows 8 OS.
$888.99 – $289 instant savings – $50 coupon code = $549.99 with free shipping.   This is the lowest price ever found by LogicBUY for this product.

This deal expires May 22, 2013 or sooner.

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Samsung Accidentally Revealed Galaxy S4 Mini Smartphone

On Samsung's UK Content & Services app page, there is option in the catalog that shows upcoming Galaxy S4 Mini smartphone.

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LG Electronics Japan - "Pocket photo" mobile photo printer - Take a photo with your smartphone and print it out right away

LG Electronics Japan is releasing a mobile photo printer called “Pocket photo” in early June. With the “Pocket photo”, you can take a photo with your smartphone and print it out right away, anytime, anywhere. It's similar in size to smartphones, so it's easy to carry around.
To get started using it, install a free dedicated application called “Pocket photo” to a bluetooth compliant smartphone. With this app installed, when you take a photo with your smartphone, you can edit or decorate it with functions on the app and then press “Print” on the smartphone display.






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Full HD Action Camcorder

Coming in a bullet design, this waterproof Full HD action camcorder (20M) sports a 5-megapixel image sensor, a 120-degree wide-angle lens, a microSD card slot, a standard USB interface, a 1800mAh battery and can capture 1080p Full HD video (H.264 format). Price itself is set at $86.43.

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Watch a custom Ruby motorcycle helmet get illustrated, party ensue

Ruby makes some of the most beautiful (and pricey) vintage-inspired helmets on the face of the planet – the lids transcend the typical formless safety wear to something approaching sculpture. Maxwell Paternoster recently turned one of the company's Castel helmets into his own personal canvas, and turned a video camera on to illuminate his process. Paternoster is the designer and illustrator behind Corpses From Hell, a site consumed with motorcycle design and imagery. With a flair for the deranged, Pasternoster's works toe the line between high-school notebook doodles and hilarious brilliance, each oozing with motorcycle cool.

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Sharp - 4K compliant "AQUOS UD1″ series TVs - 2 models presented at the Sharp New LCD TV Model Press Conference

Today, May 21, Sharp introduced 2 models of 4K compliant LCD TVs: AQUOS UD1 – 70 inch and AQUOS UD1 – 60 inch. The 70 inch will be released on June 15, the 60 inch will be released on August 10. We attended their product presentation announcement (new LCD TV model press conference) held in Seavans Building in Minato ward in Tokyo and were able to review the 70 inch model.










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Pacific Rim and the Legacy of Giant Japanese Robots

A Slice of Giant Japanese Robot Lineage:. With a marketing campaign aimed at pretty much any human being with electricity, high levels of robo-geekery aren't at all required for one to be aware of this summer's giant robot & monster movie, Pacific Rim. However, awareness of the nearly 60-year legacy of giant Japanese robot fiction could use some press. Thankfully, you don't have to be an anime fanboy to get hip; working forward from the 1950s, and mercifully avoiding discussion of the convoluted and often bizarre plot lines, check this out:.
Oldest: Tetsujin 28-go (1956 – Approx.


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Sakar 2.1MP Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Digital Camera

Designed specially for kids, this rugged Mickey Mouse Clubhouse digital camera from Sakar comes with a 2.1MP image sensor, a built-in flash, a 1.5-inch preview screen, Disney Image Editing/Video Software and video recording capabilities. Price itself is set at $34.95.

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DashClock launches beta program using new Google Play Store feature

Everyone's favorite plugin-driven lock-screen widget DashClock now has its own beta program. With it, users will be able to test out the latest versions of the Android app before the rest of the pack. It's worthy to note that this isn't some APK chasing affair — developer Roman Nurik has taken full advantage of the new beta testing features found in the Google Play developer console. With it, users can download and update betas through the Google Play Store as if they were final apps.

Android Phone , DashClock launches beta program using new Google Play Store feature, DashClock launches beta program using new Google Play Store feature

Moogsoft Raises $7 Million in Series A Financing to Bring Efficiency & Reduced Costs to Large-Scale IT Management

Bringing Innovations in Big Data and Natural Language Processing to IT Service Management, Moogsoft Cuts Costs & Increases Efficiency for Enterprises London, England / San Francisco, CA / New York, NY – May 29, 2013 – Moogsoft, the leading Agile Service Management software company, announced today a $7 million Series A funding round led by Redpoint Ventures.

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NComputing showcases African customer successes in building ICT education infrastructure for students and teachers

Leading African NGO widens access to e-learning for nomadic herdspeople in Kenya with NComputing desktop virtualizationWindhoek, Namibia UK – May 29, 2013 – At this year’s eLearning Africa conference, NComputing, the leader in accelerating the adoption of desktop virtualisation, today reported on the latest customer successes using its desktop virtualisation solutions to increase access to high quality Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and e-learning in Africa.

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Green House - Wireless display connection set GH-WD-HDMI - Play movies or sounds in your notebook PC wirelessly on a big display

Green House is releasing a wireless display connection set – “GH-WD-HDMI” – that allows you to play movies or sounds from your notebook PC wirelessly on a big display TV, projector, etc., in early May. It's compatible with Ultra Wide Band (UWB) whose transmission rate is maximum 480Mbps and it can play content very smoothly. 480Mbps is faster than wireless LAN 54Mbps or Bluetooth3.0 HS 24Mbps.
HDMI port, analog RGB port, 3.5mm stereo mini jack, and USB port are built-in. By connecting mouse or keyboard to the USB port, you can make a tablet PC work like a desktop PC.



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Instagram App Updated With The Ability To Tag People In Photos

Instagram has updated their app and added tagging for people and brands in photos. The Photo Of You feature will allow users to tag the friends or businesses featured in their filtered snaps just like they might add a hashtag. From Instagram Blog:

We have always sought to give you simple and expressive ways to bring the stories behind your photos to life.

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This bag keeps your gadgets charged as it protects them

The Mobile Power Case from RichardSolo keeps your gadgets protected while its backup battery keeps them charged.  The bag is covered with water-resistant black nylon and has a carry handle. It measures 13″ x 9″ x 2.38″ (closed) and weighs 15.2 oz (empty).  Inside you'll find two small pockets for your phone, MP3 player, GPS, or similarly-sized device and one large pocket for a tablet.  You'll also find RichardSolo's Mobile Charger with an 11,000 mAh battery and three USB ports. You can charge three devices simultaneously, including a tablet with the 2.2A port.

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Sony Cyber-shot HX50V Digital Camera

The Cyber-shot HX50V is another newly launched digital camera from Sony that sports a 20.4MP BSI Exmor R CMOS sensor, a 30x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 921K-dot Xtra Fine LCD screen, Sony's BIONZ image processor, an SD/SDHC card slot, 10fps shooting at full resolution, GPS, WiFi and 1080x60p AVCHD Full HD video capture. The Cyber-shot HX50V is currently available for pre-order for $448.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mega, S4 Mini, and S4 active tipped in Samsung WatchOn update

We're not quite sure what to make of this rumor just yet, but here it goes anyway. Someone was a little naughty when they accidentally updated the Samsung WatchOn changelog and name-dropped the following three devices: the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mega, the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini, and the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Save for the first one, these smartphones aren't new in the rumor mill. The former, the Galaxy S4 Mega, sounds like it could be a stretched out version of the Samsung Galaxy S4.

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The AGENT is the next big smart watch on Kickstarter

After successful ventures like Pebble's smart watch have proven that there is a market for advanced watches, more are sure to keep popping up by the day. The latest is AGENT, a smart watch which promises to be the smartest of them all. At first glance it doesn't look like much: it's a smart watch, it has a display, and it looks pretty spiffy. It's what's beneath the surface that is getting folks excited, though.

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MLL Telecom Awarded CAS Certification

Certification counteracts threats when upgrading public network systems to IP technologyMARLOW, UK, 28th May 2013 – MLL Telecom, one of the UK’s leading providers of fully managed networks, has today announced that it has been awarded the CESG Assured Service certification for telecoms in light of the work it is carrying out as part of the HMG Public Services Network (PSN) initiative.

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Google Maps New Features Leaked

Google accidentally leaked out the new features of Google Maps during Google I/O this week. The new features are new graphics and dynamically learning maps that change to your needs the more you use them.

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Flexera Software FlexNet Connect Enhancements Lower Costs and Risks of Application Updates for Software Vendors, Intelligent Device Manufacturers and Their Customers

New functionality gives producers control over application update experience, enables valuable analytics by collecting anonymised system and application data, and simplifies update for enterprise customersMaidenhead, UK – May 2, 2013 - Flexera Software, the leading provider of Application Usage Management solutions for application producers and enterprises, today announced a major upgrade to FlexNet Connect, which delivers the most efficient way to provide end-users with the latest software updates and obtain valuable insight on their product use.  This latest release significantly enhances producers’ and their cu

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Sprint announces the Kyocera Hydro Edge

The tech world is converging on Las Vegas this week for CTIA 2013, and one of the first major announcements have been made. Sprint has announced the Kyocera Hydro Edge, the followup to the original Hydro that was introduced last year. This device boasts water-proof capabilities, with Sprint assuring folks that a splash of water or up to 3.3 feet of submersion for up to 30 minutes won't prove to be a problem for this little guy. The device is quite decent for those who it's aimed at. You're looking at a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon Processor, a 4-inch impact resistant display, a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and more.

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Time and Eternity US Box Art Revealed

Here's a glance at the final US box art for Time and Eternity. Just a bit of info, this animated role-playing video game will hit PS3 on July 16 2013 in the US.

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Happy Memorial Day! Celebrate with these app and game sales

It's Memorial Day. Us Yanks like to take time off work to celebrate the men and women who have sacrificed their life protecting the United States of America. As such, it usually comes with a cool day off, some good barbecue, and almost always a good round of sales. Folks will want to catch a whiff of these special sales from the Google Play Store if they find themselves without anything to do on this glorious day off. Check them out, and don't forget to suggest some more recently discounted apps and games in the comments section below if we've missed any.

Android Phone , Happy Memorial Day! Celebrate with these app and game sales, Happy Memorial Day! Celebrate with these app and game sales

Report: Xbox One has remote play between consoles so a friend can help

Unnamed sources speaking with Polygon say the Xbox One has a remote play feature between consoles, both hardwired and online, allowing friends to take over gameplay remotely. The demonstration the sources claim to have witnessed featured one Xbox One connecting to another using "a local hardwired connection between consoles," with a Skype call bridging the two users. A similar feature is available on Sony's next-generation console, the PlayStation 4, both between consoles and via PlayStation Vita. The other piece of the report adds to a bit we already knew concerning the new Kinect.

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