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Thursday, 31 May 2012
Battle Mug lets you raise one to our troops
There is nothing quite like seeing your loved one return from the battlefield safe and sound, and you just want to cheer their sacrifice and efforts in ensuring that the world remains safe and sound from tyrants and despots. Why not surprise them with this timely gift, the $223.99 Battle Mug? This is a 100% [...]
ASUS teases dual-boot Android Windows 8 machine for Computex
This year at Computex we’re likely going to be seeing a dual-booting Android / Windows 8 device coming from ASUS, the company that brought you the dual-device PadFone last year at this same event. The device we’ll be looking at will likely have much of the same impact of that device – that device having
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VIDEO: A rare look at the iPhone production line at Foxconn
Rare footage from inside the Foxconn factory complex in China, revealing the production process of Apple's iPhone products, has been broadcast as part of a Chinese news report. Translated by The Next Web, the brief tour of Foxconn's Zhengzhou plant...
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Canon VIXIA HF S10 HD Camcorder
The Canon VIXIA HF S10 camcorder may be, perhaps, the closest thing to a high quality, all-in-one camcorder/camera device out on the market. Featuring Full HD resolution AVCHD recording at 24Mbps (the highest possible), the Canon VIXIA HF S10 can capture still photos at 6 megapixels while you are simultaneously recording video, or even 8 [...]
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Project Glass outlined with ?hundreds of variations?
Google’s Project Glass is certainly getting its fair share of sunlight this summer with several outings on Google top heads, this week getting shown off by none other than the leader of the project himself, Steve Lee. This fellow spoke with Fast Company about how not only did the team at Google X create hundreds
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NASA shows off NuSTAR?s complex mirror optics
NASA is showing off the highly complicated mirror optics of the Nuclear Spectroscopic Telescope Array known as NuSTAR. That giant barrel shaped gold object is the humongous mirror optics array that will help NuSTAR to be able to see high-energy x-ray in greater detail than ever before. NASA is showing off the optics as the
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Verizon Galaxy Nexus' Android 4.0.4 update is now pushing
OK, boys and girls. It's here, live, pushing, ready, whatever. The Verizon Galaxy Nexus is in the midst of being upgraded to Android 4.0.4. You can now dive into your settings menu and pull down the update yourself. Better than Cornflakes, in our opinion. As a reminder, here's what's new in software version IMM76K:
Email, Messaging & Data
- Email messages will display properly when the text size is set to large.
- When sending a multimedia message to an Outlook email address, the file extension
- will send, allowing the recipient to successfully open an image.
- Successfully deleted emails on the device will be deleted from the desktop as well.
- Successfully send text messages without experiencing network connectivity issues.
Applications
- When viewing a Calendar reminder or appointment, you will now be able to view the full notes associated with the appointment.
- A down arrow has been added in the Calendar application that will expand the calendar message body, allowing you to view the entire message.
Device Features
- Successfully turn on Wi-Fi using the Power Control widget.
- Updates have been made to prevent the display from freezing or becoming unresponsive.
- Complete calls without experiencing choppy audio, clicking noises and one-way audio noises.
- Successfully access Voicemail and other automated systems without error.
If you're needing a little help or just wanna talk about what you're seeing in the update, be sure to swing by our Verizon Galaxy Nexus forums. They'll help cure what ails ya.
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Leaked iPhone schematic reaffirms larger screen
More and more rumors seem to be pointing towards a new screen on the next iPhone with a different aspect ratio. Yesterday we saw case parts leak out that showed the taller form factor of the next iPhone, along with a repositioned 3.5mm headphone jack, larger speaker grills, and a redesigned dock connector. Now schematics
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JVC has unveiled the GZ-GX1 camcorder, an attractive machine that is built around its specially-designed 29.5mm lens, and a 1/2.3-inch, 10-megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS sensor.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/News/JVC-Announces-GZ-GX1-Camcorder-at-CES.htm
Wednesday, 30 May 2012
Sony Alpha NEX-C3 Digital Camera Review
The Alpha NEX-C3 is the cheapest of Sony's NEX interchangeable lens cameras.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Sony-Alpha-NEX-C3-Digital-Camera-Review.htm
APP OF THE DAY: Auto Trader Goodwood Festival of Speed (iPhone)
Petrol heads planning to attend the Goodwood Motor Show, taking place between June 28th and July 1st 2012, shouldn't set foot over the doorstep without first grabbing the official Auto Trader Goodwood Festival of Speed companion app. Part guide, part...
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Canon HV30 HDV Camcorder
Canon has announced the HV30, this year’s consumer HDV model and the replacement of the popular HV20. Wisely deciding not to fix what wasn’t broken, Canon chose to upgrade a select set of features to enhance the user experience when compared to the HV30’s predecessor. Besides the new black color, the Canon HV30 will now [...]
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Canadian carriers put Galaxy S III launch on June 20th, back dual-core 1.5GHz chip for LTE models (update: Snapdragon, 2GB RAM official)
Canadian carriers flocked to the Galaxy S III before we'd barely even left our seats in London to try it, and it looks like they're also more than a little eager to provide launch details ahead of their American counterparts. Telus and Videotron have both confirmed the leaked June 20th release date, and Telus has gone so far as to reinforce suspicions that LTE models will use the Snapdragon S4 instead of the Exynos 4 Quad -- it expects the phone to use a "1.5GHz dual-core processor," which sure sounds like Qualcomm's latest to us. The same carrier has nailed down pricing at $160 on a three-year contract for a 16GB version and $210 for a 32GB model. Other carriers like Bell and Rogers are still a bit commitment-phobic, although that earlier Best Buy tip makes us think they'll fall into line before long.
Update: Samsung's own release has swung our way, and it's providing a slew of details that should closely relate to the US launch. As expected, that's a Snapdragon S4 inside, although we now know that the 2GB of RAM of the NTT DoCoMo version will at least be making its way to Canada as well. The LTE version for Bell, Rogers, Telus and a handful of regional carriers is known as the SGH-i747, while the fabled SGH-T999 stops at 42Mbps HSPA+ and is the edition that Mobilicity, Wind and Videotron will get, since it supports 1,700MHz 3G. There's no mention of a 64GB Canadian Galaxy S III, so you'll still have to import if you frown heavily upon microSD cards.
Canadian carriers put Galaxy S III launch on June 20th, back dual-core 1.5GHz chip for LTE models (update: Snapdragon, 2GB RAM official) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 30 May 2012 14:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple CEO Tim Cook at D: All Things Digital ? The Round-Up
So the man that people are still calling “the new Steve Jobs” rather than his real name took the stage at one of the most heralded technology events tonight – heralded not because of the glitz and glamor and product announcements but because of the candor and insights you don’t get anywhere else. No one
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Drivers of Ford Sync equipped vehicles get State Farm insurance discounts
Ford has announced an interesting development that will appeal to some drivers of the company’s vehicles are equipped with the Sync voice control technology. Ford has teamed up with State Farm insurance to offer a significant insurance discount for drivers who use Sync. Sync is the Ford system that allows drivers to make hands-free voice
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Sonos SUB wireless subwoofer offers pleasure for your ears
Between a silent movie with drop dead gorgeous visuals, or a sweeping, majestic soundtrack, which would you choose? It would definitely be a hard choice for some, as some of us are more inclined towards music, while others are more visual folks. The thing is this – the best would be an amalgamation of both, [...]
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Canon ZR900, ZR930, and ZR950 MiniDV Camcorders
Canon has unveiled its standard-definition, MiniDV camcorder lineup for the year as the ZR900, ZR930, and ZR950 models. The entry-level ZR900 features the usual 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor. Optical zoom is up to 37x, but with Canon’s new Advanced Zoom capability, zoom on the ZR900 can be extended to 41x. Advanced Zoom combines the image [...]
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle totes Forza and a wheel, driving talent extra
Most Xbox 360 bundles focus on shiny colors over extra features. We'll take them any day, but we prefer functional pack-ins like that in the just-unveiled 250GB Racing Bundle. On top of Microsoft's higher-end console, you'll find a copy of Forza Motorsport 4 to build your racing chops and a Wireless Speed Wheel to give a slightly more faithful driving experience. The effect won't match that of a Motion Simulation TL1, but at $299, you'll have money left over to buy a real car when the Xbox bundle arrives in mid-June -- and only a slight premium over the usual 250GB console's $249 price tag.
Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle totes Forza and a wheel, driving talent extra originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 13:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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HTC Sensation XL Ice Cream Sandwich update rolling out
The HTC Sensation XL is the latest Android phone to be graced with an update to version 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. According to forum reports, the update is now pushing out over the air to devices in Europe and Asia, so if you're rocking the Beats-toting 4.7-incher, then head to Settings > About phone > Software updates and hit that button.
The new version brings the Sensation XL up to Android 4.0.3, while HTC Sense remains at version 3.6. So XL owners will get many of the benefits of ICS (the new app dock, multi-tasking menu and face unlock), only without the completely re-vamped UI found on Sense 4.0 devices. This is the same version we've seen before in ICS updates for phones like the Rezound and (OG) Sensation.
Bear in mind that the update weighs in at just under 200MB, so if you're on a fixed data allowance, you may want to wait until you're on Wifi before downloading the new software.
Source: XDA
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Canon ZR900, ZR930, and ZR950 MiniDV Camcorders
Canon has unveiled its standard-definition, MiniDV camcorder lineup for the year as the ZR900, ZR930, and ZR950 models. The entry-level ZR900 features the usual 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor. Optical zoom is up to 37x, but with Canon’s new Advanced Zoom capability, zoom on the ZR900 can be extended to 41x. Advanced Zoom combines the image [...]
Thomson's 5.3-inch X-view 2 brings its dual-SIM capabilities, Android 4.0 to la France
Last we heard, Thomsom had its PoMMeS IPTV tablet land at the rigorous FCC offices -- oh, and how could we forget that perky V888 slider from a few years back. Fast forward to today, and the company's clearly adapted to the "new" times, now introducing its 5.3-inch, dual-SIM X-view 2 smartphone in France. The phablet-styled device boasts a qHD, 960 x 540 display alongside an undisclosed single-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, a 2500mAh battery to get you through the days and, as we're finally becoming accustomed to seeing, a flavor of Android 4.0. Thomson notes the X-view 2 will hit French shelves later this summer, though there's no word yet on how much cash you'll have to unleash in order to grab one of these for yourself.
Thomson's 5.3-inch X-view 2 brings its dual-SIM capabilities, Android 4.0 to la France originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 14:18:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Apple CEO paves lobbying path on Capitol Hill
The CEO of Apple, Tim Cook, is said to have met with Congressmen on Capitol Hill last Tuesday that could signal a change in the company’s approach to lawmaking access. CNN Money reports that Cook met with several senior Congress officials from both parties, a change in pace from the usual policy for the company.
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Canon VIXIA HF11 HD Camcorder
The Canon VIXIA HF11 HD Camcorder comes packed with a 12x optical zoom, 2.7″ LCD, and 3.3 megapixel, Full HD CMOS censor. Recording at 24Mbps, the Canon VIXIA HF11 camcorder hits the limit of AVCHD recording bandwidth, which makes for finer, less grainy video.
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Vodafone UK, retailers push back Galaxy S III in Pebble Blue by weeks, trample on dreams
We previously looked at talk of delays for some versions of the Galaxy S III with a jaundiced eye, as there hadn't been much official word at the time. That chatter just grew decidedly louder and more formal: Vodafone UK is now telling Pocket-lint that only the 16GB Marble White version will hit the high streets this week, with as many as two to four weeks before any Pebble Blue variant, or even 32GB white models, are ready to go. There isn't much comfort if you decide to turn elsewhere, either. With a few exceptions, third-party shops are all warning of at least slight delays for blue models that range from June 5th at Clove to a somewhat ominous-sounding "to be confirmed" at Handtec. Samsung is still quiet about what's triggering the delays, although Negri Electronics' founder Ryan Negri is claiming that different regions have been short-changed on different colors. Whatever the cause, it appears as if the Galaxy S III will face a rocky launch, even though the quad-core, Android 4.0-toting beast has otherwise been getting a warm reception.
Vodafone UK, retailers push back Galaxy S III in Pebble Blue by weeks, trample on dreams originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Angry Birds and PES 2012 join Skype: won't work on Windows Phones with 256MB RAM (updated)
Putting the squeeze on those hardware specifications has lead to several more app casualties on Microsoft's ever-growing mobile platform. Unfortunately, it includes one of mobile gaming's biggest hitters: Angry Birds. We gave installation a go on our own Lumia 610 and were met with the unfortunate message seen above. According to WindowsPhoneApps Spanish, it's not the only one affected by the reduction in RAM on these lower-priced smartphones. PES 2012 won't run on the lower-specced smartphone, while videocall app Tango also joins its rival Skype on the no-go list.
Update: Nokia's confirmed that Rovio is, indeed, working on an optimized version of Angry Birds for the Lumia 610, though an exact release date is still up in the air.
Angry Birds and PES 2012 join Skype: won't work on Windows Phones with 256MB RAM (updated) originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 06:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Snuggle with sound with the DFS iPod Trophy Cuddler Audio Sofa
DFS are looking to kill two (love)birds with one stone with the Trophy Cuddler Audio Sofa , giving your gluteus maximus a well-earned rest while also soothing your ears with a built in set of speakers, subwoofer and an iPod...
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he GZ-V series is an oddly-shaped handheld camcorder with a casing that's built like it came off of a military aircraft assembly line.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/News/JVC-Announces-GZ-V-Series-Camcorders-at-CES.htm
Monday, 28 May 2012
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430 readies to enter Euro market, gets priced at ?809 on German site
A lot has happened since Lenovo unveiled its biz-oriented Edge S430 back at this year's CES, but after months of staying under the radar, it's finally looking like the laptop's ready to hit a few shelves around the globe. If a product page on Geizhals.at is to be believed, the Thunderbolt-loaded, 14-inch S430 is set to carry a €809 (about $1,015) price tag on one of the higher-end models, with this particular one showing a hot-off-the-press Ivy Bridge CPU (i5-3210M), NVIDIA GeForce GT630M graphics, 4GB of RAM and two USB 3.0 ports, among other things. Of course, this kind of cash is a slightly larger amount than, say, the $749 we heard when the machine was announced -- though, that's likely caused by the souped-up specs and could, as usual, vary depending on configuration. Either way, we have a feeling it won't be too long before we find out its official pricing and release date.
Lenovo ThinkPad Edge S430 readies to enter Euro market, gets priced at ?809 on German site originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 20:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Panasonic HX-WA2 Camcorder Review
Panasonic is bringing back the "pistol grip" style camcorder with its new waterproof HX-WA2 camcorder.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-HX-WA2-Camcorder-Review.htm
Diablo III PvP patch tipped by Blizzard
The most successfully launched game of all time Diablo III has had a massive set of updates tossed at it today by its creator, Blizzard Entertainment, along with news of an upcoming Player Versus Player (PvP) patch. One of the more entertaining elements of the predecessor to this game, Diablo II, was players’ ability to
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Mystery LG LE970 claims next-gen Adreno graphics, can't quite prove it
Maybe our skeptic's goggles have fogged over with excitement, but there's something mightily interesting about an entry over at GLBenchmark. First off, the model number and listing info vaguely suggest it could be a variant of the LS970 superphone rumored for Sprint, aka the LG Eclipse, although the ICS build ("geeb_att_us-eng 4.0.4") indicates this 1.5GHz device is one of Ma Bell's. One of the more unusual specs offers some corroboration: the Adreno 320 graphics, which only come in the souped-up Pro or quad-core variants of Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon S4 chipset. That would make the LE970 a rare breed indeed, but unfortunately that's about all we can learn at this point. The actual benchmark scores tell us nothing about the handset's performance other than that it can max out the Egypt Standard test despite its 1280 x 720 screen -- making it impossible to compare it to regular Snapdraon S4 phones like the HTC One X on AT&T or the HTC One S. Oh well, where are those lens wipes?
Update: An earlier version of this post confused the benchmark results with the Egypt Offscreen test -- apologies for the error.
[Thanks, Ketul]
Mystery LG LE970 claims next-gen Adreno graphics, can't quite prove it originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 28 May 2012 09:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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