Download: Google apps extracted from Nexus 5 factory image

We've been digging through the Nexus 5′s factory image, testing out all the new Google apps to see which work, and which don't. Here's a quick list with download links if you want to be on the bleeding edge of Google software. Have at it. Tested and working

CalculatorDeskClockEmailGmailKeep (Needs Play Services 4.0)MapsPlay BooksQuickOfficeStreet ViewPlay GamesKeyboardWallpapers

And the rest? Well, we haven't gotten the opportunity to test them all out. Feel free to download and try out a few for yourself, just be warned, they might break a few things if you aren't careful.

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LG G Flex Launch Event Is On November 5th

Earlier this week LG announced its much awaited smartphone with a curved display, called LG G Flex. Prior to the announcement, the device had been seen in a number of leaks. LG announced this smartphone a few days after Samsung came out with its very own curved device, the Galaxy Round. It appears that LG intends to launch its device with much fanfare, local reports coming in from Korean media claim that a launch event has been scheduled on November 5th and that invites have already been sent out. LG is yet to reveal the release plans for G Flex, as per reports, the smartphone will first go on sale in the local market by mid-November.

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Here's the Big Daddy of wall chargers

Plug this thing into a wall outlet, and you'll have six 110V AC outlets, two 5V, 2A and two 5V, 1A USB jacks, and one 30-pin Apple connector at your service.  The BESTK Wall Charging Station is made of fire-resistant ABS material, and it has a built-in fuse and overload/short circuit/surge protection.  It has LED power indicators for AC or USB power, and it even has a nightlight with two power levels.  It's available at Amazon for $19.99.

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EngageSciences Ushers In A New Era Of Social Websites

London, 31st October 2013  - It has long been established that digital consumers trust their peers more than expensive marketing messages produced by brands. Combine this fact with the rise of hashtags being used as digital signatures to connect earned, owned and paid media, today’s enterprise brands must find new ways to turn their best fans into their most effective marketers.Web Summit sees the launch of Amplify from EngageSciences, a tool that has been built to respond to these fundamental changes in consumer behaviour and transform the role of a brand’s website.

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Original Nike FuelBand To Receive Some FuelBand SE Features In Firmware Update

Earlier in the month, Nike announced the FuelBand SE which was essentially an upgrade over the original Nike FuelBand fitness device. The overall design was kept the same, but Nike made some changes to it, such as the use of Bluetooth 4.0 that allows the device to perform more functions while using less power, adding a bit of water resistance, and new color options just to name a few of the improvements and changes made to it.

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Street Price: Google Glass v2.0 invites selling for $537 on average

It was on Monday Google officially announced that they would finally be relinquishing control of Google Glass invites, instead giving Glass Explorers control of who they felt should join the early beta program. The best part. Invitees would receive Google's newly revised (read: nerdier) Glass 2.0 (pictured above). It was a pretty big move, and marked the first time that just about anyone could finally have a shot at owning Glass. Providing they paid the $1,500 entry fee, of course.


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NanoLeaf may be the world's most energy efficient light bulb

We just bought a condo, and we've been buying things we need to get it set up.  One of the things we purchased was a bunch of CFL bulbs for three floor lamps and a couple of new bathroom fixtures.  We paid $100 for those bulbs, but at least I know I'll be saving electricity and that the bulbs will have a longer life than incandescent bulbs.  My initial outlay would have been much higher if I could have purchased these NanoLeaf bulbs now, but my long-term savings promise to be much higher than I'll see with the CFLs.

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Mazda poaches designer Kevin Rice back from BMW

Kevin Rice left Mazda a baker's dozen years ago, but now he's back. A graduate of the Transportation Design program at Coventry University (just across town from Jaguar headquarters), Rice worked his way up in the industry working for the likes of Opel and Italdesign Giugiaro before landing a job at Mazda. Between 1995 and 2000, he collaborated on such projects as the RX-8 and the 1999 Neospace concept that previewed the Mazda2 before moving on to BMW, where the new 3 Series and 4 Series were among the last projects he worked on during his 13-year tenure in Munich.

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2014 BMW M6 Gran Coupe

One of the many perks of this job is, not surprisingly, the cars. It's relatively easy to snag the keys to a vehicle for a special occasion, whether that be for a road trip, tailgating or helping a friend move. And while sometimes the tailgating might happen with a Ford F-150 instead of a Range Rover and the road trip might be in a minivan rather than a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, occasionally the stars align and a special vehicle arrives for an equally special time.










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2014 Nissan Versa Note

The original Austin Mini was not designed as a fun-to-drive, sporty small car. Its go-kart-like handling and general chuckability were an unintended byproduct of essential aspects of its design. Its four wheels were pushed to the absolute corners of the car to maximize interior space, and its front-wheel-drive layout and transversely mounted engine were in contrast to the rear-wheel-drive, longitudinal layouts of the day. The result was a highly economical car with space for four and some luggage that just happened to be an absolute hoot to drive.










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Confirmit Launches Powerful Channel and Trade Audit Solution

Programme enables consumer goods companies to anticipate evolving market trends and drive growthLondon, UK and Oslo, Norway and New York, US: October 30th, 2013: In today’s data driven market, information is power. To succeed, consumer goods companies need clear market insight. Confirmit’s Channel and Trade Audit solution empowers companies to understand their retail, channel and trade marketing opportunities to drive growth. The solution combines Confirmit’s innovative mobile applications, which power millions of surveys each year, with a strategic market profiling methodology.

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Moto G makes brief appearance on Motorola's site, quickly removed

Hopping onto Motorola's official site, one keen-eyed Reddit user discovered a new addition to the site's menu options. Joining the Moto X at the top of the page was the “Moto G”. If that name sounds familiar to you, it should. We discovered the Moto G in a trademark filing a little over a week ago, and expected some kind of announcement would soon follow.


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Suzuki previews Crosshiker, X-Lander, Hustler ahead of Tokyo

With the Tokyo Motor Show looming on the horizon, Suzuki has revealed a trio of concept cars it will present at the expo. First up is the Crosshiker concept, a compact crossover that looks good enough in metallic red, but in its essence reminds us of the oft-maligned X-90 convertible crossover coupe. Based on the G70/Regina concept, the Crosshiker packs a 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine into a compact form that weighs just 1,785 pounds.
Next comes the X-Lander, which strikes us as a smaller take on the formula espoused by the Isuzu VX-02 or Land Rover DC100 Sport concepts.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 gets benchmarked

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 has been spotted making its way through another Bluetooth SIG certification, and was even glimpsed in AnTuTu benchmark records. We first got a peek of the expected Galaxy Note 12.2 device back in early September. Back then all we knew was that there was an upcoming 12.2-inch slate from Samsung set to sport an Exynos 5 Octa chipset with a 2560 x 1600 pixel display.
Although it was apparently still too early back then for an official announcement at IFA, things have progressed quickly.



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New Daylight Saving Time Bug Surfaces In iOS 7

A new bug has surfaced for some users in Calendar display on iOS 7, where the current time is offset by one hour, despite the fact that the status bar shows the correct time. The bug appears to be limited to the Calendar display, since alarms and events are not disturbed in any way, they're correctly timed and displayed. For example, due to the bug, the app will draw current time line at the 1:15 PM slot if the time is 12:15 PM. This isn't the first time we're hearing about a daylight saving time bug in an Apple device.

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Tom Cruise to play Carroll Shelby in 'Go Like Hell'

Racing fans may hold fond memories of Days of Thunder, but let's face it: that wasn't exactly the best film Tom Cruise has ever made. Oblivion, on the other hand, got much better ratings, but was more about flying ships in the future than racing cars in the past. Well, we've got good news, because Cruise and Oblivion director Joseph Kosinski are reportedly teaming up again for a racing-themed bio-pic. Hot on the heels of Rush success comes news that Go Like Hell - the book about Ford's epic battle against Ferrari for dominance in the 1960s European racing scene – is being turned into a movie.

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World Of Warcraft Recruit A Friend System Receives An Update

While World of Warcraft still has pretty high numbers in terms of active subscribers, the game has seen a pretty big dip from its peak, but we guess there are those who have invested heavily into the game and who aren't as willing to give up on it just yet. Well if you're such a gamer or if you're looking to get into the game, Blizzard has recently updated its Recruit A Friend system for World of Warcraft and will include a new mount and pet for the person doing the recruiting, as well as giving the UI of the system an overhaul. The new pets that players can choose from include a Golden or Silver Pig, and a Jade or Zipao Tiger.

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Architect's Wallet is rugged, simple, functional

Want a wallet with rugged style and tough-as-nails construction, yet is function and minimalist?  Then you need to check out the Architect's Wallet from form·function·form.  Hand crafted from a saddle-stitched piece of thick, rugged 5x6 oz leather, it eliminates the multiple layers of paper-thin leather dividers of typical wallets, in favor of minimalism and usability.  It incorporates a write-anywhere Fisher Space Pen (a favorite of many for portability and durability) and a take-anywhere extra small Moleskine Volant notebook (tiny but tough and handy) that is slightly larger than a credit card.  With space for three cards inside the

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Gran Turismo 6 strikes deal to feature Ayrton Senna content

In the battle between Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport, the winner won't necessarily be the one with the biggest selection of cars or the best tracks, or even most top-notch physics and graphics that can traipse all over the uncanny valley. It'll be about exclusive content, and we're talking more than offering a few cars the other guy doesn't have. We're talking tie-ins, features so cool that people will buy the games just because of those special bits. Forza has a tie-in with Top Gear, and will see all three of the show's stars lending their voices to the title.

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Alcatel ONE TOUCH POP 7 leaks, shows colorful, thin Android tablet

When it  comes to Android devices, Alcatel generally isn't a brand name that most are familiar with here in the good ole USA. Established in 2004,  as a joint venture between Alcatel-Lucent of France and TCL Communication of China, this manufacturer has been pushing budget friendly Android phones and tablets in recent times. At CES 2013, Alcatel unveiled the world's thinnest smartphone, the Alcatel ONE TOUCH Idol Ultra and recently announced the T-Mobile branded ONE TOUCH Fierce and ONE TOUCH Evolve. Today, thanks to famed insider @evleaks, we're seeing the Alcatel ONE TOUCH POP 7 tablet.

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WoW Bot Maker Asks For Donations After Being Hit With $7m In Damages

So the other day we reported that Blizzard had won a legal case against bot maker, Ceiling Fan Software where the courts ordered the company to cease all activity and to pay Blizzard $7 million in damages. $7 million is a lot of money and is definitely not something to sneeze at, but it seems that Ceiling Fan Software might not have that much money lying around and has instead turn to asking their users and fans for donations to help pay their legal fees.

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Transactis wins top Retail Fraud Award for ClaimsID solution to false ‘lost goods’ claims

London and Liverpool, (October 25, 2013) – Consumer data specialist Transactis’ ClaimsID anti-fraud solution won ‘Best Overall Product’ and 'Most Innovative Cross Functional Product' at the 2013 Retail Fraud Awards in Leicester in October. The awards were hosted by Retail Knowledge, which runs the Retail Fraud Show.The event attracted some 300 guests, including vendors, academics and executives representing more than 80% of the UK's top 250 retailers.

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Sony Xperia Z1 Gets Update, Rear Camera Sees Improvement

The Sony Xperia Z1 is no pushover as a smartphone, especially when you consider its flagship credentials. Having said that, this waterproof smartphone has just received an update that has been said to deliver an improvement to its rear camera, not that the back camera in the past was a slouch or anything like it. Apparently, this new firmware update has introduced an algorithm that will enhance the performance of the camera, where it the same improvements have been sent over to the likes of Burst Mode, Superior Auto, AR Effect and Sweep Panorama.

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Vacuum Tesla Coils Could Clear Up Smoggy Skies

Smog – the bane of (over)crowded cities, is a problem that should be addressed by any nation afflicted with it. There are always downsides to it, including rising medical costs that might also put additional burden on the government machinery in the long run. In China alone, smog is a fast growing problem that is not going to go away anytime soon. In fact, if our memories serve us just fine, the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics saw most industry in the city shut down so that the smog levels will remain in check.

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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet on display in Beverly Hills

Even if you don't consider yourself an art connoisseur, Bugatti just gave car lovers a great reason to visit the Ace Gallery in Beverly Hills, CA. As a part of an exhibit for French artist Bernar Venet, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Venet, which was unveiled last year, is also on display. Although not quite as exciting as a date in the desert with the Lamborghini Veneno, we still hopped at the chance to get an up-close look at this custom Veyron.

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Samsung ATIV S Neo Arrives On AT&T

AT&T might have announced that they will be offering the iPad Air, and here is something from the Windows Phone platform just in case you are interested – the Samsung ATIV S Neo. Powered by Windows Phone 8, the Samsung ATIV S Neo will cost $21 monthly with AT&T Next, or you can always opt for the more normal route of forking out $99.99 for the device as it comes with a two-year contract. The ATIV S Neo also happens to be AT&T's first Windows Phone 8 smartphone from Samsung which will run on AT&T's LTE network.

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Samsung Patent Reveals Possible Google Glass-Like Eyewear

We've heard a number of consumer electronics companies have reportedly started to create their own version of Google Glass, with Microsoft being the latest company to allegedly throw their hat into the smart eyeglasses ring. According to The Wall Street Journal, another giant tech company seems to also be developing their own smart glasses, and it's a company we're sure you've heard of: Samsung. A patent that was submitted by Samsung registered a design for eyeglasses that is able to show information from a smartphone to enable users to take calls, similar to how their Galaxy Gear functions.

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Capcom Has A New Fighting Game In The Works

While Capcom has been the name behind many popular arcade games in the past, safe to say the company is well-known for titles such as Street Fighter. Well it looks like Capcom might have another arcade fighting game up its sleeves, according to Yoshinori Ono, the executive producer from the Street Fighter series. This is according to a tweet by Ono which reads, "I want. no, Capcom wants Game Designer and programer for New Fighting Game.

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Nissan recalling 151,000 CUVs over ABS issues

Nissan will be recalling over 151,000 vehicles due to issues with the anti-lock braking systems. On rough roads, light braking in the Nissan Pathfinder, Infiniti JX35 and QX60 could trigger a problem in the brake pressure output software that might lead to longer stopping distances than expected relative to the brake inputs. Needless to say, unpredictable stopping distances on rough roads is not a desirable trait in a three-row, family friendly CUV. The recall covers all 2013 and 2014 Nissan Pathfinders built between April 18, 2012 and September 20, 2013, some 100,682 vehicles.


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Adobe To Sandbox Flash Player For Safari Users

When Apple released OS X Mavericks to the public, not only did they introduce a new look and a host of new features to consumers, but they have also introduced added security to Mac computers as well with one of them through the use of the App Sandbox feature. Now it seems that after years of taking abuse and having to fight off malware and exploits through Adobe Flash Player, Adobe has announced that they will be taking advantage of App Sandbox which should help restrict malicious code from running outside of OS X Maverick's native browser, Safari.

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