Nikon DSLR camera costume

Will you be celebrating Halloween tonight by attending a string of parties. Surely you would need to have a killer outfit or costume, and geeks among you might probably be able to resonate with this Nikon DSLR camera costume. Trust a photographer to come up with something like this – and Tyler Card's amazing costume does far more than just letting you “click” with people in a room full of ghouls, zombies and vampires, it is also able to shoot photos while displaying them in real time on the LCD display located at the back.

Ubergizmo, Nikon DSLR camera costume

Honda moving up mid-cycle refresh of Civic amidst criticism

Automotive News reports that Honda is itching to release a mid-cycle refresh for the company's 2012 Civic. In response to a harsh criticism from reviewers and the model's first failure to earn a coveted Recommended rating from Consumer Reports in recent memory, the automaker has apparently decided to pull ahead the model's refresh to 2013 instead of 2014. The report quotes John Mendel, American Honda Executive Vice President, as saying that his company is "appropriately energized" by feedback from critics and customers alike.

Autoblog, Honda moving up mid-cycle refresh of Civic amidst criticism

European Software Excellence Awards 2012 announced

- Europe's top ISVs compete for coveted awards[London, 31st October 2011] IT Europa, the leading European IT publisher and market intelligence organisation, today announced the launch of the European Software Excellence Awards 2012 - the pan-European awards event for the ISV community. The winners and finalists will be honoured at a celebration dinner at the Grand Hyatt, Berlin on 1st March 2012.

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Buy 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets, Get One Free [Limited Period Offer]!

The device, PlayBook which RIM claims to be the first-ever business-class tablet is currently available through a buy-2-get-1-free offer. As a regular Tnerd reader you must've already read about the Playbook here quite a few number of times, so let's just jump to the details of the deal first. Of course, the usual refresher treat and the buy links will be waiting for your perusal after the break.



Technology Nerd, Buy 2 BlackBerry PlayBook Tablets, Get One Free [Limited Period Offer]!

Nokia World 2011 wrap-up

Nokia had something to prove at its annual event, and an eight-month turnaround of its smartphone arm is certainly nothing to be sniffed at. While Nokia's first Windows Phone devices were undoubtably the stars of the two-day expo, there was plenty more to investigate - Nokia's legion of development labs certainly didn't let us down. Check out a veritable world of coverage neatly arranged below the break for everything Nokia World had to show us, and few more tidbits we found for ourselves.






Engadget, Nokia World 2011 wrap-up

Nintendo improves the 3DS eShop

Nintendo will be adding a few new features to their 3DS eShop.  This November update will include downloadable add-on updates to existing games, limited-play demos, sleep mode downloads and a web based eShop.  I'm really excited about the web based eShop.  It will be so much easier browsing the increasingly growing number of titles in the eShop versus the endless scrolling and searching on the small 3DS screen.  It seems like Nintendo 3DS will be getting lots of updates this November.

The Gadgeteer, Nintendo improves the 3DS eShop

Cobra introduces iRadar Community to crowdsource speed traps

In the ongoing technology war between cops and speeders, the guys who can't drive 55 have a new trick up their sleeves: Crowdsourcing. Radar detector gurus Cobra have announced a big upgrade to their year-old iRadar smartphone fuzz-buster, dubbed "iRadar Community." Cobra says users can now participate in real-time reporting of speed traps, speed cameras and other road hazards. The new functionality is integrated into the iRadar smartphone application, which controls a separate detector unit. Cobra has also dropped the price of its iRadar system since it was launched.

Autoblog, Cobra introduces iRadar Community to crowdsource speed traps

Huawei Deuce U8520 Dual SIM Android Smartphone Released In Australia

Huawei has just announced the availability of their new dual SIM Android smartphone ‘Deuce U8520′ in Australia. The handset sells for $249 unlocked. Specs-wise, the Deuce U8520 packs a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 capacitive touchscreen display, a 600MHz processor, a 2GB of storage, dual SIM card slots, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 3.2MP FF camera with LED flash, an FM radio, 3G, A-GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1500mAh battery and runs on Android 2.2 OS.

TechFresh, Huawei Deuce U8520 Dual SIM Android Smartphone Released In Australia

Onda VX530T HD PMP On Sale For Just $55.68

Here's your chance to bring home one of this Onda VX530T HD PMP for just $55.68 (normal price $99.99) over at Ownta online shop. The player features a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 touchscreen display, a 4GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), an e-book reader, a picture browser, built-in speakers, a USB 2.0 port, a 3.5mm headset jack, a TV-out and supports up to 720p HD video playback.

TechFresh, Onda VX530T HD PMP On Sale For Just $55.68

Barclays says Nokia's Windows Phones can compete with the iPhone

. Nokia's new Windows Phone handsets are priced to sell, and some analysts are impressed with what they've seen so far. A team from Barclays Capital on Thursday said Nokia's first round of Windows Phones aren't quite as differentiated as they would have liked, but they are priced competitively. “We believe devices will be competitive in the marketplace from both hardware and pricing standpoints,” the Barclays team wrote in a note to investors.

Boy Genius Report, Barclays says Nokia's Windows Phones can compete with the iPhone

Icon Derelict '52 Chevy Business Coupe is unassuming masterpiece

Ladies and gentleman, this is what SEMA should be about. Behold the latest Icon Derelict; a 1952 Chevrolet Deluxe Business Coupe hiding a full arsenal of modern engineering beneath over half a century of patina. The vehicle uses a complete powder-coated Art Morrison chassis with a front independent suspension and a four-link rear. An all-aluminum, fuel-injected 6.2-liter General Motors LS3 V8 sits between the frame rails and cranks out 430 horsepower. The engine is mated to a 4L65E automatic transmission and a full set of six-piston brakes with anti-lock control ensures that the whole party can come to a stop in a timely fashion.

Autoblog, Icon Derelict '52 Chevy Business Coupe is unassuming masterpiece

Barnes & Noble Nook Color 2 reportedly launching on November 7th

. Barnes & Noble may release the successor to its Nook Color Android tablet on November 7th, according to The Digital Reader. Reportedly, the bookseller is preparing an entire new “Nook” department of its brick and mortar stores, which will include LED TVs and point-of-sale systems for shoppers interested in buying the eReader on the spot. It is unclear what sort of specs the Nook Color 2 will feature, although we suspect the device will run Android and its screen will be similar to the 7-inch screen on the original Nook Color.

Boy Genius Report, Barnes & Noble Nook Color 2 reportedly launching on November 7th

Apogee Jam guitar adapter review

Hardware. We'll be honest, there's nothing flashy here, but we don't think that something like the Apogee Jam necessarily needs to be another piece of eye candy. The adapter is pretty straightforward on the outside: guitar cable jack on one end with an output to USB (Mac) or iPad / iPhone on the other. There's only a single gain control wheel and a lone LED indicator that lets you know when the Jam is connected (but not ready), down to rock out or your input level is too high. Each of the aforementioned statuses has its own color - blue, green or red.










Engadget, Apogee Jam guitar adapter review

4G now counted among ‘ideal phone features' by 75% of consumers, survey finds

. It worked. 4G has been marketed so well by wireless carriers and vendors that people want it even if they don't quite know why. A recent survey conducted by market research and intelligence firm In-Stat found that 75% of respondents listed 4G as one of the features their ideal phone would include. When asked which carrier offered the fastest 4G speeds, most respondents were left stymied. “Although 4G is an important feature for handset buyers, there is a lot of confusion surrounding 4G,” In-Stat analyst Greg Potter said in a statement.

Boy Genius Report, 4G now counted among ‘ideal phone features' by 75% of consumers, survey finds

Chevrolet reveals Camaro and Corvette SEMA specials

Chevrolet is coming to this year's SEMA show with a total of six concept Camaro and Corvette models, and they're all designed to show off exactly what owners can do with their vehicles with a little time, money and imagination. While there will be a number of concepts wearing special visual upgrades, including the Camaro Convertible Red Zone Concept and the Camaro Synergy Series Concept, we're most excited about the Camaro 1LE Concept. Die-hard Bowtie fans will likely recognize the 1LE package code as a road-racing designation, and the new concept doesn't disappoint.

Autoblog, Chevrolet reveals Camaro and Corvette SEMA specials

HP may layoff 500 employees, finally bury webOS

. HP said earlier this year that it was planning to kill off its webOS hardware business, and reports suggested it was planning to sell the division to another company or that it might use the mobile operating system for smaller side projects. The Guardian reported on Friday that HP may kill off the division entirely and terminate as many as 500 employees who work with webOS. “There's a 95% chance we all get laid off between now and November, and I for one am thinking it's for the best,” an anonymous HP employee reportedly told The Guardian.

Boy Genius Report, HP may layoff 500 employees, finally bury webOS

Android updates shown to be late and inconsistent – is it a problem?

While there are many pros and cons to using an operating system like Android over iOS, one of the major disadvantages that plagues Android users is the frequency and timing of official updates. Depending on the phone, its manufacturer, and even your carrier, operating system updates aren't guaranteed all the time and to be on time, especially if you're using an older Android device. On the other hand, iPhone users don't have such problems. Ever since the first iPhone, all of Apple's iPhones have been receiving updates consistently, and most importantly - at the same time.

Ubergizmo, Android updates shown to be late and inconsistent â€" is it a problem?

iPad and cylindrical mirror used to create optical illusions

With the use of the iPad's multi-touch capability and a cylindrical mirror, the research group at the Ochanomizu Women's University has managed to come up with a pretty cool all-round display capable of creating mirror optical illusions. By using the iPad to project 2D visuals onto the cylindrical mirror they managed to create the illusion of a 3D object that can be rotated with the mirror. This technology, called Anamorphicons (a portmanteau of anamorphosis and icon) gives users a full 360 degree view of the object that's shown on the iPad's display.



Ubergizmo, iPad and cylindrical mirror used to create optical illusions

Xerox-Sponsored Research Warns CIOs of Five Hidden Print Costs

Research shows managed print services can reduce buried expenses by 30%, freeing up IT resourcesDUBLIN, Ireland, Oct 28, - Recent research by global research firm IDC says businesses that tackle five "hidden" costs stand to reduce enterprise printing costs by up to 30 percent, freeing up money to fund other IT projects.The Europe-wide research was presented during an executive roundtable hosted by Xerox in association with IDC on 27th October at the Westbury Hotel, Dublin. According to IDC, printing costs typically consume 1 to 3 percent of a company's annual revenues, and most organisations are unaware of this spend.

Press Release Distribution, Xerox-Sponsored Research Warns CIOs of Five Hidden Print Costs

Samsung Focus S to have 1GB RAM and 32GB of internal memory?

Could it be true. Whispers are going around the grapevine that the Samsung Focus S will be pretty respectable in terms of internal memory right out of the box when it arrives Stateside – basically, it is rumored that the Focus S will run with 1GB of RAM underneath the hood, where that amount will be accompanied by 32GB of internal memory to boot. It seems that the 32GB model will be a different variant apart from the 16GB model that we already know is heading towards AT&T. Well, the more the merrier, and with a couple more choices for the Windows Phone camp, I don't think that Microsoft would be complaining – do you.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Focus S to have 1GB RAM and 32GB of internal memory?

Suzuki ducking out of Los Angeles, Detroit auto shows

We're gearing up for the next auto show season, with the Los Angeles showcase taking place in just a few weeks. Suzuki – an automaker that hasn't been doing so hot lately – will reportedly be absent from this year's festivities in Los Angeles, and will not be seen at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit come January. "For the upcoming season, our brand will selectively participate at auto shows where our distinctive and engaging story will resonate the most," Suzuki spokesperson Jeff Holland told Automotive News.

Autoblog, Suzuki ducking out of Los Angeles, Detroit auto shows

C Spire's Samsung Galaxy S and Motorola Milestone X finally get updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Today is a great day for you if your carrier of choice is C Spire (formerly known as Cellular South) and your device of choice is either the Samsung Galaxy S or the Motorola Milestone X. See, both these phones have now received updates to Android 2.3 Gingerbread from C Spire. And it was about time, with the next version of Android for phones (Ice Cream Sandwich) already announced. Anyway, now's not the time to be angry. Instead, if you have the Galaxy S, go and install the Kies desktop software and do the update thing.

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Chrysler reports $212M third quarter earnings

Chrysler earned a net income of $212 million during the third quarter of 2011. That figure marks a significant improvement over the same period last year, when the company posted a net loss of $84 million. Chrysler notes that its modified operating profit more than doubled compared to the third quarter of last year. The automaker posted a modified operating profit of $483 million for Q3 2011 compared to $239 million in Q3 2010.

Autoblog, Chrysler reports $212M third quarter earnings

Chevy Silverado Realtree concept bound for SEMA (video)

If you'd like a little less SEMA-fication with your SEMA, then the understated Silverado Realtree Concept might suit. Developed with Realtree outdoor outfitters, with whom Chevrolet has had a seven-year relationship, the concept is based on the 2500 Crew Cab and aims to be "the ultimate hunting pickup.". Powered by a Duramax diesel with a whopping 765 pound-feet of torque churning those 35-inch tires, we're thinking this thing can drag home whatever animal the crew of sportsmen inside can bag. Speaking of inside, the cabin completes the outdoorsy theme with dark cocoa leather seats bearing camouflage piping and blaze orange stitching.



Autoblog, Chevy Silverado Realtree concept bound for SEMA (video)

BenQ unveils BL2201PTE 22″ monitor

If you're in the market for a new monitor for the home or office, BenQ has unveiled their BL2201PTE monitor that comes with several interesting features that you may find to be rather interesting. The monitor will be 22" in size and sport a max resolution of 1650×1080 (aspect ratio of 16:10). It will also feature a 5ms response time, a dynamic contrast ratio of 12,000,000:1, a typical brightness of 250cd/m2, D-Sub, DVI and DisplayPort connectors. It will also come with a pair of 1W speakers built-in.
Some interesting features of the BenQ BL2201PTE would be the Eye-Protect Sensor and an Eco sensor.

Ubergizmo, BenQ unveils BL2201PTE 22″ monitor

Windows Phone Apollo launching mid 2012 according to Nokia's VP

With Microsoft's Windows Phone 7.5 (or Mango) update still in the process of being completely rolled out, there are talks about its successor, Apollo. Not much is known about the Apollo update yet, but if we were to take Nokia's Executive VP for Location and Commerce, Michael Halbherr's word for it, we could be seeing the Apollo update launch in the middle of 2012. He has claimed that the update will be a "very different game" to Mango, reconfirming that the Apollo update could very well be Windows Phone 8.

Ubergizmo, Windows Phone Apollo launching mid 2012 according to Nokia's VP

Deal of the Day - 15.6' Dell Vostro 1540 Core i3 Laptop for $404

Today's LogicBUY Deal is a 10% coupon code on any 15.6" Dell Vostro 1540 laptop.  Get the 15.6" Dell Vostro 1540 Core i3 for $404.10.  Features:  spill resistant keyboard, 1.3MP webcam, built-in microphone, 2x 2W stereo speakers, 1366X768 resolution LED-backlit display with anti-glare, 8X DVD burner, 6-cell battery, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 3-in-1 card reader.  2.4GHz Core i3-370M Dual-core with 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Professional. $449 - 10% coupon =  $404.10 with $8 shipping on most base models. Other deals are available for this model.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - 15.6' Dell Vostro 1540 Core i3 Laptop for $404

Motorola Pro+ 4G Announced for Nov. 7 Release on Bell Canada

It’s business time. Not because I am wearing my business socks but rather Motorola has announced their Pro+ 4G for Bell Canada. The enterprise-ready smartphone will make its North American debut on November 7th, bringing the power of a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, and a 3.1-inch 640×480 display. OK, so it isn’t that powerful, but Motorola Pro+ 4G offers much more through its built-in security and productivity tools. The 4G of its name refers to HSPA+ connectivity with a theoretical limit of 14.4 Mbps. Pricing was not announced.

Android Phone, Motorola Pro+ 4G Announced for Nov. 7 Release on Bell Canada

Pocky is back with a bite

A research group over at JAIST have come up with a prototype system so that you are able to play the Pocky game without any other opponents. Yes sir, you can fly solo now with this prototype system, where biting motions are used as a form of communication. According to the research group, "In the Pocky game, two people start eating a Pocky from each end, until their lips touch. So you can't play without a partner. We thought it would be good if you could play with your ideal partner. So we've made this system to try doing bite communication in a Pocky game, using a cartoon character or famous person.

Ubergizmo, Pocky is back with a bite

iTunes Match beta accounts get reset tomorrow

Apple did send a notification to developers this evening that they will reset iTunes Match beta accounts tomorrow so that they can improve the “overall quality and reliability” of the service right before the much anticipated public launch happens. The entire beta period that begun from late August onwards did see periodical warnings of data resets for the service sent. After iOS 5 and iCloud were released to the masses early October, it is widely speculated that Apple's move to delete “all current iCloud libraries” of iTunes Match beta testers will point towards an imminent launch.

Ubergizmo, iTunes Match beta accounts get reset tomorrow

Angry Birds to ride Russian rockets into space, follow iPads bound for bored cosmonauts

Slingshots and unbridled rage might be enough to launch Rovio's furious fowl across the battlefield, but they'll need some outside help if they hope to break free of Earth's atmosphere - it's time to call the cosmonauts. Two upcoming Russian space launches are scheduled to ferry a pair of iPads and a plush Angry Birds toy to the International Space Station.

Engadget, Angry Birds to ride Russian rockets into space, follow iPads bound for bored cosmonauts

Citroën working on neo Deux Cheveaux?

Citroën's next look into the future appears to involve a look into its past: according to Car Magazine, the French firm is planning a 3CV that will make a modern case for the beloved 2CV.

Autoblog, Citroën working on neo Deux Cheveaux?

DTM steps into new era (and maybe America) as new racers debut at Hockenheim

DTM is one of Germany's best-kept secrets. The series features (ostensibly) production-based touring cars piloted by a mix of up-and-coming talents and retired F1 drivers around some of Europe's finest racing circuits. But the series won't be a secret for long as a number of developments aim to up its profile. First of all, with the 2011 season now complete, the German touring car championship is about to switch to a new formula that will see a new generation of racing coupes replace the older sedans.

Autoblog, DTM steps into new era (and maybe America) as new racers debut at Hockenheim

Nokia Lumia 800 bundled with free Xbox at Orange UK

Officially announced earlier today alongside the Lumia 710, the Nokia Lumia 800 will become available in select markets starting next month as the first Windows Phone device from Nokia. The Lumia 800 will be launched by lots of major mobile operators, and some of them area readying attractive deals for the smartphone. For example, Orange UK will offer the Lumia 800 together with a free Xbox console.

Unwired View, Nokia Lumia 800 bundled with free Xbox at Orange UK

Nissan rolls out competition-spec 370Z NISMO

As well-known as Nissan is for sports cars like the 370Z and GT-R, it's also known on racing circuits for its formidable competition machinery. In fact, Nissan has just enjoyed one of its most successful racing seasons yet, and on the back of that season, it is releasing a new customer racing car. The Nissan 370Z Nismo RC packs an array of competition modifications. Its weight has been trimmed to 2,954 pounds and its 3.7-liter V6 engine juiced up to 355 horsepower – just slightly more than the street-legal Nismo Z. That power increase comes courtesy of a competition-spec exhaust and returned engine management.

Autoblog, Nissan rolls out competition-spec 370Z NISMO

GPS Shoe helps track patients with Alzheimer's

If you know someone with Alzheimer's and you're constantly worried about their whereabouts and welfare, Aetrex Worldwide and GTX Corp have developed the GPS Shoe, which as the name implies, will allow caregivers or family members to keep track of a patient with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia, which can cause those afflicted by it to become confused, paranoid and unable to remember recent events. This can sometimes cause patients to wander about aimlessly and be confused by their surroundings, which can lead to dangerous situations such as walking into traffic.

Ubergizmo, GPS Shoe helps track patients with Alzheimer's