HTC Amaze 4G caught in the wild

The HTC Amaze 4G was only announced a few days ago and slated for an October 12th release date, but it looks like the phone has already started arriving in stores. The folks over at TmoNews recently got their hands on some photographs showing the phone in its full glory, together with its retail packaging. No videos of the phone in action yet, but I'm pretty sure those will surface soon enough. The HTC Amaze 4G is one beast of a phone, packing a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, a 4.3″ qHD display, NFC, Android 2.3.4, HSPA+ 42 connectivity, 8-megapixel camera and more.

Ubergizmo, HTC Amaze 4G caught in the wild

Canadian Retailer Leaks Kobo Vox E-Reader

Kobo is attempting to steal the thunder from Amazon and Barnes & Noble when it comes to 7-inch LCD e-reader domination. News about the Kobo Vox has been around since it was filed in the FCC weeks ago, but details about the device has only been sprouting out just now. The Kobo Vox was accidentally(?) leaked on Canadian retailer website Future Shop, where its specs were revealed. The listing has since been removed, but you gotta applaud the quick eyes and copy-paste powers of the netizens. The device features a 7-inch LCD with 1,024 x 600 resolution, 8GB of internal storage, a microSD slot, and an expected battery life of up to six hours.

Gadget.com, Canadian Retailer Leaks Kobo Vox E-Reader

Samsung offers Apple a deal to let them sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia

The patent war between Apple and Samsung seems to be ongoing with no end in sight, or so it seemed until Samsung decided to step forward and offer Apple a deal which would allow them to sell their Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in Australia in time for the holidays. For those unfamiliar with the situation, Apple has successfully managed to get injunctions against the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia and Germany, so while the fate of the tablet in Germany has yet to be revealed, as far as Australia is concerned, Samsung is attempting to strike a deal with Apple, although the details of the deal were discussed fully in court.

Ubergizmo, Samsung offers Apple a deal to let them sell the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Australia

Beautiful Retro Airia Desk Is Totally Modern

More comfortable and way more elegant than a laptop on an ironing board. I use an old cast-iron sewing machine table with a marble slab thrown on top for my desk. It's just like the ones you'll find in cool little restaurants and bars, only with a giant Mac sat on top. If I was in the market (and had the money for) a proper desk, I'd be buying the Airia Desk, from Herman Miller.

Designed by Kaiju Studios, the 1960s styling hides some neat modern-day features. At the front edge is a drawer which contains removable cork-lined trays, and the rear shelf section has three removable hatches with holes, through which cables can be threaded.

Gadget Lab, Beautiful Retro Airia Desk Is Totally Modern

Swiftkey X 2.1 for Android Handsets and Tablets Now Available

Our friends at TouchType have launched version 2.1 of their SwiftKey X alternate keyboard. The keyboard (which specializes in innovative text correction and prediction) adds a new visual heat map that you can share with friends for fun. They've added blog personalization so the app can learn your typing habits from more than just social networks, new languages and localization and a lot more. Take a look at the full feature set below. We can't find the updated paid version for phones in the Android market just yet but we'll be on the lookout. For now, try out the free version here.

Android Phone, Swiftkey X 2.1 for Android Handsets and Tablets Now Available

Harman Kardon MS 150 speaker system for iOS

There are iOS speaker docks available in the market that usually just focus on connecting the device to the speakers and pumping music out. There are models that feature FM tuners but there are even less that feature CD players, but if you want a speaker system that will not only support docking for your iOS devices but come with a CD player and FM tuner, Harman Kardon's MS 150 could be the speaker system that you have been looking for. The MS 150 sports an LCD display and features two 30 watt bass-reflex loudspeakers. It will also come with three auxiliary audio inputs along with 3.5mm headphone jacks, one in the back and one in the front.

Ubergizmo, Harman Kardon MS 150 speaker system for iOS

Author Terry Deary writes a novel for cellphones

While we have our e-readers and e-books, it looks like author Terry Deary has taken that to the next level, by writing a book entirely on his mobile phone, which is his attempt at getting the youth generation to start reading more books. The current generation seems to be largely focused on their computers, smartphones, tablets, portable gaming consoles and whatnot, so in order to appeal the idea of reading to them, Terry Deary has written a new book entitled "The Perfect Poison Pills", which is a dark comedy aimed at young adults.

Ubergizmo, Author Terry Deary writes a novel for cellphones

Samsung offers Apple a deal to allow Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in Australia

Could Apple and Samsung's Australian patent battle be nearing an end. We're not sure yet, but things are looking slightly rosier, now that Sammy has approached its rival with a proposed compromise. As the Wall Street Journal reports, Samsung offered Apple a deal today that would allow its Galaxy Tab 10.1 to hit the Australian market as early as next week. Justice Annabelle Bennett pointed out that the agreement wouldn't allow Samsung to receive a final ruling on the dispute, but attorney David Catterns explained that it would at least allow the manufacturer to sell its slate ahead of this year's holiday shopping rush.

Engadget, Samsung offers Apple a deal to allow Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in Australia

A push-start button that can tell if you're drunk?

The Detroit Free Press is reporting that two companies have joined forces to create a push-to-start button that can automatically sense the driver's blood-alcohol level. Takata, an Auburn Hills-based parts supplier and TruTouch, an Albuquerque-based firm, have received a $2.25 million grant from the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety to help make the creation commercially viable. Currently, the device is about the size of a bread box and uses an infrared sensor to determine the amount of alcohol in a person's system.

2DayBlog.com, A push-start button that can tell if you're drunk?

Toyota Prius C undergoes name change, comes out feeling 'Aqua' blue

Ladies and members of the so-hip-it-hurts demographic, Toyota's got a Prius hybrid just for you. The curved, futuristic-looking EV first did the dais spin for us at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year and now, armed with a hue-matching 'Aqua' moniker, is prepping to rollout to lots in January of 2012. A report in Nikkeiindicates this fuel efficient gas / electric car will get just about 40km/l (or 94mpg), besting its current Prius family member's 32km/l (about 75mpg).

Engadget, Toyota Prius C undergoes name change, comes out feeling 'Aqua' blue

Griffin Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer

Multi-function devices seem to have gained some traction in terms of interest among consumers. No matter what type of device it may be, it may hold a certain level of appeal as long as it offers multiple functions that other devices in its class may not be able to provide. One example of such a device is the new Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer from Griffin Technology. The Griffin Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer is an interesting devices that combines three fairly common devices into one. It is not only any ordinary pen to use as a writing implement.

Gadget.com, Griffin Stylus + Pen + Laser Pointer

Google's Eric Schmidt: Our autonomous cars drive better than you... when you're drunk

Google co-founder Larry Page sat down with the Internet giant's former CEO, Eric Schmidt, for a Q&A session during this week's Zeitgeist 2011 event, and when the topic of increasing processor speed came from an audience member, Schmidt went into the infinite possibilities afforded "when you have all the computing power and all the telemetry and everything going on in the world in real time." Not surprisingly, Page made the leap right to autonomous cars. "The automated car stuff is a good example of this possibility," Page told the assembled masses. "It seemed pretty practical.



Autoblog, Google's Eric Schmidt: Our autonomous cars drive better than you... when you're drunk

Rumor: Best Buy Discounting HTC Flyer to $300 October 6th

PhoneArena has heard it from someone they believe is reliable that Best Buy will be offering the HTC Flyer to consumers starting October 6th for just $300. The 6th is not a Sunday (where Best Buy usually posts temporary price cuts) and PhoneArena didn't mention anything about it being anything other than temporary. Yesterday's big announcement by Amazon for the Kindle Fire likely drove this change, they believe, as their new Android tablet (which is hardly Android at the surface, from what we can tell) will come in at just $200. Simply the joys of good competition.

Android Phone, Rumor: Best Buy Discounting HTC Flyer to $300 October 6th

Mommy Bus Pet Carrier

Oh Paris Hilton, eat your heart out. I attended a local “Puptoberfest” (yes, it's exactly what it sounds like)  last weekend and came across this vendor– the Mommy Bus.  The bus is a fashion pet carrier designed for small dogs and cats up to 15 pounds, 15″ in length, and 13″ tall.  It's a top-entry carrier with screened side panels and an open/close windshield for peeking out.  Each wheel contains a zippered compartment for onboard storage of waste bags, leash, car keys, etc with an additional side-panel zippered pocket for larger items like mom's wallet or iPhone.

The Gadgeteer, Mommy Bus Pet Carrier

N5Zero is a 5″ budget Android tablet

If the newly announced Amazon Kindle Fire's price of $199 is still too expensive for your liking, a new tablet on the market dubbed the N5Zero could feature a price point that will satisfy those shopping on a budget. The device, as you can probably glean from the name itself, is a 5" tablet sporting a display resolution of 800×480. It will run on a 1.2GHz Rockchip RK2918 ARM Cortex-A8 processor and feature 512MB of RAM.

Ubergizmo, N5Zero is a 5″ budget Android tablet

Digital Cities’11 to take place at ITU Telecom World 2011

City mayors, urban leaders and tech innovators to collaborate and explore connected technologies at dynamic city-centric conferenceGeneva, 29 September 2011 - In a world where spiralling population growth is stretching urban infrastructures to near-breaking point, can technology solve the growing challenges facing city planners and improve the lives of urban dwellers?The Digital Cities'11 Conference at ITU Telecom World 2011 (Geneva, Switzerland, 24-27 October) will focus on the trends shaping global city development, and ask city mayors, leading urban developers and experts in the provision of essential public services for their views on the

Press Release Distribution, Digital Cities’11 to take place at ITU Telecom World 2011

Samsung announces 1.5GHz Exynos chipset, 16MP camera

Samsung have the luxury of making their own chips and they are quick to put out new and better versions of them. The Exynos chipset, which debuted with the Samsung Galaxy S II at a 'mere' 1.2GHz is getting a 1.5GHz version, called the Exynos 4212. Samsung also has a pair of high-end mobile cameras headed for the production line.

GSM Arena, Samsung announces 1.5GHz Exynos chipset, 16MP camera

Apple wants to get rid of motherboard cables

There have been some rather wacky ideas such as cutting the audio plug in half, but there have been rather ingenious thoughts that prove how serious Apple is about its product design as well. Most of these approaches relate to ideas that apparently have been sparked by the need of a more compact design, even if a specialized manufacturer does not offer it. A new patent application that describes a multi-pane circuit board may be one such example. To save space, Apple seems to be thinking about replacing traditional cables that connect circuit boards with flexible circuit boards.

2DayBlog.com, Apple wants to get rid of motherboard cables

G-PON Certification To Fuel Superfast Broadband

The world's first G-PON certification program - announced by the Broadband Forum in Paris on Tuesday - looks set to fuel the arrival of Superfast Broadband networks around the world.The news, unveiled on the opening day of the Broadband World Forum, brought an enthusiastic response from some of the world's leading network operators, including China Telecom and France Telecom."G-PON Certification will certainly enable us to accelerate the widespread availability of faster broadband," said Mr Leping Wei on behalf of China Telecom, the world's largest network operator."With the Chinese market moving towards an estimated 250 million subscriber li

Press Release Distribution, G-PON Certification To Fuel Superfast Broadband

Former head of Scottish Enterprise joins iomart Group board

Crawford Beveridge appointed non-executive director by Scottish Digital IT Company of the YearScottish Digital IT Company of the Year iomart Group plc (AIM:IOM), is delighted to announce that Crawford Beveridge C.B.E. will join the company as Non-Executive Director following the AGM taking place later today (29 September 2011).

Press Release Distribution, Former head of Scottish Enterprise joins iomart Group board

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 simulator

Back in the days when the Internet was not all that interactive, all we could do was follow hyperlinks and just check out static screenshots to get an idea on how a device looks like from various angles. Since those early moments, technology has advanced to such a level that you can experience software via your browser window, and even interact with a tablet or smartphone's user interface without being at a brick-and-mortar store to do so.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 simulator

Panasonic Lumix 101P arrives in Japan

So you think that 8-megapixel shooter in your latest Android smartphone is the bomb. Well, sorry to say, but all of that is old hat if you so happen to live in the land of the rising sun. The Panasonic Lumix 101P from Softbank Mobile is certainly a chameleon – the image you see above clearly makes it look like a phone, but when you check out the back side of it after the jump, you might be mistaken into thinking that it is a digital camera. The 13-megapixel shooter will concentrate on being a camera first and phone later, and is pretty hardy compared to most of the other smartphones out there as well thanks to it being waterproof.


Ubergizmo, Panasonic Lumix 101P arrives in Japan

iNecklace is geeky and elegant

If you love technology and want to express it in a way other than showing off your latest gadgets and devices, there are more subtle ways to do it. Like wearing the iNecklace from Adafruit. The iNecklace is a necklace that features a pendant with the design of the standard symbol for power on most of our gadgets today. Inside the pendant is also a subtle pulsating LED similar to the “breathing” LED found on products like the Mac, MacBook and more.

Ubergizmo, iNecklace is geeky and elegant

CVSL-N13 Waterproof MP4 Player Watch

Watch your favorite videos and listen to MP3 music while you're swimming or scuba diving with the help of this waterproof MP4 player watch ‘CVSL-N13′ from Chinavasion. Priced at just $54, this fully functional digital watch comes with a 1.8-inch 176 x 132 CSTN display, a 4GB of internal storage, an e-book reader, a picture viewer, a voice recorder, a USB 2.0 port and a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery that can last up to 6 hours of music playback or 3 hours of video playback.

TechFresh, CVSL-N13 Waterproof MP4 Player Watch

Buying the Amazon Kindle Fire? [Poll]

So the big Amazon Kindle Fire announcement day comes to a conclusion. We have the announcement, the specs, the first TV spot, information about a cool new cloud-based browser and a collection of hands-on impressions. Are you convinced enough to preorder one yet. Sure, there's no Honeycomb and it doesn't have the bells and whistles of an iPad, but for $200 it's not expected to be in the range of any of those other tablets.

Android Phone, Buying the Amazon Kindle Fire? [Poll]

Dark Souls – All Saints' Day Trailer

A new trailer ‘All Saints' Day' for Namco Bandai's upcoming Dark Souls title has just been released. Just to remind you, this action-adventure, role-playing video game will hit PS3 and Xbox 360 on October 4th in the US.

TechFresh, Dark Souls â€" All Saints' Day Trailer

Panasonic: No GH3 camera this year

Micro Four-Thirds cameras are starting to catch on, namely due to their quality and interchangeable lens which has managed to blur the line between compact cameras and DSLRs. This has resulted in manufacturers aggressively pushing out their cameras, and with the Panasonic GH2 released last year, it's only normal that we should be able to expect an update or refresh to the GH series this year, but for Panasonic GH3 hopefuls, it does not appear to be the case. According to Panasonic who spoke to TechRadar, the company has confirmed that there will be no upgrade to the Panasonic GH2 this year.

Ubergizmo, Panasonic: No GH3 camera this year

Panasonic HOSPI-Rimo Robot Brings Video Chat to Patients

Panasonic Japan has announced the development of its HOSPI-Rimo, a “communication assistance robot” that is specifically designed for hospital use. The HOSPI-Rimo (short for Remote Intelligence and Mobility) would enable bedridden patients to communicate with doctors or family members who are living far from her bedside through “virtual visits.” Patients can use the HOSPI-Rimo to talk to other people via HD-quality video chat. The robot is based on Panasonic's HOSPI robot line. That robot comes with four laser range finders, 27 ultrasonic sensors, and the ability to change floors in buildings autonomously.

Gadget.com, Panasonic HOSPI-Rimo Robot Brings Video Chat to Patients

In the Cloud: GP Appraisal and Validation system from Ascribe

28th September 2011 - Following the announcement of Ascribe's GP Appraisal application earlier this year, today Ascribe has released the first of its forthcoming SharePoint cloud solution, 'Online GP appraisal and revalidation solution' (GPAR) which enables Trusts to automate the appraisal process through a series of online forms that captures all the relevant information regarding the appraisal process into a single accessible location.Ascribe's solution enables Medical Directors' teams to pro-actively manage the end to end appraisal process, providing the ability to gather all information into a central area, helping the teams to review and

Press Release Distribution, In the Cloud: GP Appraisal and Validation system from Ascribe

Toshiba announces updated kid-friendly laptop

Toshiba has released an updated version of kids-friendly laptop, it is called L735D. The Satellite L735D is just like a regular L635 with a few adjustments to make it…on a lack of words….more durable to the kids treatment. It features a nice design, packs inside a lot of friendly software, a 13.3-inch screen, 1.3Ghz AMD E-Series and 720p video playback.

Akihabara News, Toshiba announces updated kid-friendly laptop

Nielsen: AT&T smartphone users more likely to be satisfied than users on other carriers

A recent Mobile Insights report from research firm Nielsen suggests that AT&T customers are more satisfied with their phones than any other carrier customer in the United States. “Nielsen's results reinforce that our customers have the highest device satisfaction compared to all carriers,” AT&T Mobility chief marketing officer David Christopher said.

Boy Genius Report, Nielsen: AT&T smartphone users more likely to be satisfied than users on other carriers

McAfee covers all your devices with “All Access”

Tuesday McAfee launched All Access, a security solution that covers smartphones, tablets, netbooks, PCs, and Macs across the board. Pricing for McAfee All Access is based on a single user ($99.99 USD annually) or family user license ($149.99 USD annually), regardless of the number of devices they need to secure. For smartphones and tablets using Android, Symbian and BlackBerry, All Access offers complete anti-virus, anti-spyware and anti-phishing protection. It also protects the devices from risky links within SMS, email and social networking sites while providing backup and restore options.

2DayBlog.com

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itnet, McAfee covers all your devices with “All Access”

Nokia promises continued software support for N9

Nokia may have announced that the N9 will be the last of the MeeGo phones from them but just in case you were planning to buy it rest assured you won't be left out in the cold. Nokia's Product Planning Director Janne Heikkinen said on Nokia's blog that the N9 will be getting continued software support. This means regular software updates for the OS.

GSM Arena, Nokia promises continued software support for N9

Hitachi 4.5-inch IPS LCD offers 329ppi resolution

Hitachi is big on displays – which is why their latest LCD display comes in the form of a 4.5″ IPS LCD which boasts 1,280 x 720 resolution – that means High Definition images and videos can be viewed on it without any problem. Not only that, it boasts of a 1,100:1 contrast ratio and a retina display-like at 329ppi. Sounds familiar as though Hitachi rolled out something similar in the past.

Ubergizmo, Hitachi 4.5-inch IPS LCD offers 329ppi resolution

Acer Aspire One 522 and 722 hit the gym with faster processors and beefier graphics

Acer's Aspire One 522 and 722 were among the first netbooks to pack AMD's Fusion Ontario APU, debuting with the 1GHz C-50 model and its built-in Radeon HD 6250 graphics inside. However, Acer wanted to outfit both with some new silicon on the sly, and now each can be had with a 1GHz (with turbo boost up to 1.33GHz) C-60 APU packing upgraded Radeon 6290 graphics. The catch. Those aspiring for one with the upgraded internals must cross the pond to grand Europa, as the powered-up pair isn't available in the US.

Engadget, Acer Aspire One 522 and 722 hit the gym with faster processors and beefier graphics

Google Plus Has About 43 Million Users, Already!

Google is now said to have about 43 million Google+ users already. That's an amazing count considering the search giant's social network went public only recently. However, it is still like a drop in the ocean against Facebook's 800 million users. Facebook has been actively pushing out updates including the wonderful TimeLine feature, revamped UI and much more. It was so dominantly discussed on the web that the public launch of Google+ social network was hardly noticed by many.

Google is striving hard to claim the top notch, and if the stats which come from the Paul Allen and Ancestry.com intersect with reality, Google+ is growing steadily.


Technology Nerd, Google Plus Has About 43 Million Users, Already!

Apple confirms iPhone event for October 4, iPhone 5 likely to be announced then

The rumors were true: Apple will indeed host an iPhone event on October 4 – next Tuesday. The company has sent out invitations that read “Let's talk iPhone”, with said date appearing on a calendar icon. This can only mean one thing: the Cuppertino giant will finally announce its fifth generation iPhone next week, after an unusual delay – historically, all new iPhones have been unveiled in June or July.

Unwired View, Apple confirms iPhone event for October 4, iPhone 5 likely to be announced then

SA: Apple's iPad owned 80% of North American tablet market in Q2

Amid a flurry of new tablets from the competition, Apple's iPad managed to capture 80% of the North American tablet market in the second quarter of 2011.

Boy Genius Report, SA: Apple's iPad owned 80% of North American tablet market in Q2

Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X

Well, this is kinda interesting: a brand new Roku just hit the FCC, sporting model number 2400X. Beyond the fact that we just got a trio of new streaming media boxes from the company, the model number would almost seem to imply this is a last-gen device (the Roku 2 lineup all start with "30"). It's clear the Roku LT (the name it will eventually go to market with) is going to be the new low-cost member of the family, but it's not just rebranded old tech. Inside is the same Broadcom 2835 SOC that powers the Roku 2 XD, XS, and HD and, while it tops out at 720p just like the low-end HD, it actually sports more RAM than the current budget model.


Engadget, Budget-friendly Roku LT pops up at the FCC as the 2400X

Bug Fixer Update for Google Maps Brings Improved Transit Navigation

Google Maps has received a minor update that should be welcomed by those who frequently use Transit Navigation to find their way around via their cities public transit system. Along with fixing several bugs not worth mentioning among the apps change log, location accuracy has been improved when searching for directions with Transit Navigation. The new update can be found in the Android Market by following the below link.

Android Phone, Bug Fixer Update for Google Maps Brings Improved Transit Navigation

Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' update begins rolling out today

It's raining Mango, Hallelujah. Windows Phone 7.5 is now officially ready to get pushed to existing devices, and in a big way. Taking lessons Microsoft learned from the update debacle that was NoDo, the company's eager to do a much more efficient (and quick) job of rolling out its latest revamp. While Redmond didn't offer any exact details on which phones would be the lucky recipients right away, it'll be keeping the masses posted through its "where's my phone update" page. If your handset is listed, hook it up to your computer, load the Zune client and there should be a lovely message waiting for you.

Engadget, Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' update begins rolling out today

Disney Appmates 'Cars' toys mean parents may never see their iPads again (video)

If you're a parent with an iPad, there's a good chance your tablet already disappears for long stretches, only to come back covered in tiny fingerprints. Today's Appmates announcement from Disney will likely have plenty of parents seriously considering the purchase of a second tablet for the home. The Cars toys are meant to be driven across the top of an iPad, interacting with a downloadable Cars 2 Appmates app, which lets kids drive around courses, race and complete missions.

Engadget, Disney Appmates 'Cars' toys mean parents may never see their iPads again (video)

Apple Seals the Deal: iPhone 5 Event Set for Oct. 4

Apple will be unveiling its next iPhone Oct. 4 at its Cupertino headquarters. It's about time.
Apple is hosting its next iPhone event at its Cupertino, California headquarters on Oct. 4. Press invites landed in media inboxes first thing this morning, with a very enticing tag line: “Let's Talk iPhone.”

Tim Cook is expected to be master of ceremonies at the event now that he is Apple's CEO.

Gadget Lab, Apple Seals the Deal: iPhone 5 Event Set for Oct. 4

Sprint's LTE build out already underway, new 4G network to launch first half 2012?

At this point, it's pretty much an open secret that Sprint needs to hitch its ride to LTE to stay in the wireless game. CNET caught wind of the operator's intended 4G plans ahead of its scheduled October strategy announcement - an event at which many in the industry expect Sprint to lay out its LTE cards. According to the report, the Hesse-led network's been hard at work installing the necessary infrastructure to convert to its towers to FD-LTE, which is the same flavor of LTE as Verizon and future partner LightSquared.

Engadget, Sprint's LTE build out already underway, new 4G network to launch first half 2012?

HTC announces its next party, Beats Audio and 'surprise headliner' in attendance

HTC's Facebook page is inviting fans to a gathering on October 6th at the rock 'n roll Roundhouse in London, ostensibly to celebrate the Beats Audio technology we've been listening to with the Sensation XE. Call us over-excited, but the manufacturer's last party bore plenty of exotic fruit so we reckon those Dre-approved headphones in the flyer might be connected to yet another new handset - unless the mystery guest happens to be the aging hip-hop star himself.

Engadget

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at2359, HTC announces its next party, Beats Audio and 'surprise headliner' in attendance

Buffalo MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity external hard drives

If you're in the market for new external hard drives, Buffalo has just announced two new external hard drive models – the MiniStation Extreme and the DriveStation Axis Velocity, both of which will support the USB 3.0 standard, allowing fast transfer rates assuming of course your computer has USB 3.0 ports to begin with. Both models will come with 256-bit AES hardware encryption that supposedly meets the US government's standard for security.

Ubergizmo, Buffalo MiniStation Extreme and DriveStation Axis Velocity external hard drives

Caterham confirms development of new sports car range

Caterham has announced that it has founded a separate engineering company that will focus on producing a new line of affordable sports cars. Caterham Technology and Innovation Limited intends to translate the lessons of lightweight performance gleaned from years of building the Caterham Seven into an accessible product for the masses. There's even talk of implementing lightweight materials and high-performance engine tech from the Team Lotus Formula One endeavor. Get excited.

Autoblog, Caterham confirms development of new sports car range

Black Wii Fit Plus bundle coming your way

I guess Nintendo must be in some sort of creative slump at the moment – after all, their Wii has not received a memorable nor notable game since…er, see, that's the problem. How about their Nintendo 3DS. It certainly falls behind the shadow of its far more successful predecessor (which actually surprised everyone as before the DS was released, Nintendo was in another slump). Guess Nintendo looked back at their playbook and realized that the age old tactic of releasing aged hardware in a new color might just do the trick.

Ubergizmo, Black Wii Fit Plus bundle coming your way

Redrock Micro Releases LiveLens MFT Active Lens Mount

Redrock Micro has launched the LiveLens MFT active lens adapter that enables Canon EF lenses to be used with any Micro Four-Thirds cameras. This active lens adapter is compatible with all EF lenses that are available in the market today including variable aperture zoom lenses, prime lenses, consumer-level lenses, and professional L-series lenses. The Redrock Micro LiveLens MFT active lens mount is priced at $442.50.

TechFresh, Redrock Micro Releases LiveLens MFT Active Lens Mount

Google+ users hit 50 million mark

In just less than a week after Google opened up the doors of their own social network, Google+, to the world, it seems that the growth has proved to be phenomenal. According to Paul Allen (unofficial statistician for Google+), Google+ has already achieved the 50 million user mark. Sure, it might pale in comparison to Facebook's figure that stands more than 15 times the number, but see how fast it took for Google+ to arrive there compared to Facebook – Google+ took just 88 days, while Facebook plodded along for 1,325 days.

Ubergizmo, Google+ users hit 50 million mark

Samsung's Galaxy S II for T-Mobile proves that unicorns do exist (hands-on video)

After eluding our grubby little paws at its launch in New York and again this morning at Mobilize 2011, we're happy to report that we've finally caught up with T-Mobile's Galaxy S II. To recap, the carrier's permutation rocks the same WVGA 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display as Sprint's Epic 4G Touch, but replaces Samsung's in-house 1.2GHz Exynos CPU with Qualcomm's dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S3 processor. T-Mobile tells us the brain swap was necessary as it wanted its variant to support 42Mbps HSPA+ on the network's AWS band (just like its cousin the Amaze 4G).










Engadget, Samsung's Galaxy S II for T-Mobile proves that unicorns do exist (hands-on video)