BIG JAMBOX: Portable Smart Wireless Speaker with Powerful Sound

At Ubergizmo, we already fell in love with the JAMBOX when Jawbone launched it in November 2010, we highly appreciate its elegant minimalistic design and its incredible powerful sound coming from such a compact body. It looks a lot of people feel the same since JAMBOX is now the number one selling speaker, according to Jawbone. Today, Jawbone introduced the BIG JAMBOX, the "big sister" of JAMBOX, a slightly larger speaker that weighs only 2.7 pounds and offers a similar design with a much more powerful sound, so people can use it for outdoors parties.




Ubergizmo, BIG JAMBOX: Portable Smart Wireless Speaker with Powerful Sound

HTC One X Quad-Core vs HTC One X Dual-Core [Video Roundup]

One of the biggest misconceptions in Android that more cores always equals better performance. Much like the “ricer” vs muscle car argument, there are other factors involved when calculating speed. Qualcomm makes a pretty nice little dual-core S4 processor, using more advanced Cortex “A15-class” cores providing for nice torque. Compare that to Nvidia's Tegra 3 quad-core processor that, while based on an older A9 architecture can pull a bit more weight when performing tasks like graphic intensive gaming.







Android Phone, HTC One X Quad-Core vs HTC One X Dual-Core [Video Roundup]

Nyko PlayStation Vita Speaker Stand

Nyko Technologies has rolled out the Speaker Stand for PS Vita. It is actually a charging dock with stereo speakers, offering dynamic sound for music and movies. There is also an line-in jack that enables you to connect the speaker to Apple's iPods and other devices. The Nyko PlayStation Vita Speaker Stand is currently available in the United States for $29.99.

TechFresh, Nyko PlayStation Vita Speaker Stand

Returning U.S. soldiers have trouble with road rules at home

Life can be tough for U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. Post traumatic stress disorder must make everyday tasks hell to deal with. Not the least of which is re-adjusting to American road rules. In Iraq, the goal of the morning commute is to reach the destination alive. The more speed the better, and anything not moving out of the way quickly enough gets plowed into the pavement.

Many returning military personnel find it difficult to forget the lessons they've learned on hostile foreign roads. Over there, smart drivers follow the center line to avoid IEDs on the shoulders.

Autoblog, Returning U.S. soldiers have trouble with road rules at home

Budget Gemini JoyTAB hits Argos – Android 4.0 for £149

Here's something rather momentous. The new wave of Chinese super-budget Android tablets have been available for some time through smaller, indie retailers, but now there's one on the high street for Mr Average-Man to impulse buy on a Saturday. Argos is selling the Gemini JoyTAB 8″ Android tablet for £149.99 for which you get a capacitive screen running at a slightly disappointing 800×600 resolution, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage space.
Rather boring case, but still. An Android 4.0 tablet for £150 on your nearest retail estate. That's pretty big news. Check it out over at Argos.

Eurodroid, Budget Gemini JoyTAB hits Argos â€" Android 4.0 for £149

Wrapsol Non-Slip Grip Pad for Large Tablets Review

I recently reviewed the Wrapsol Ultra Screen Protector on my new iPad.  Wrapsol also sent along their Non-Slip Grip Pad for Large Tablets for our review.  It is “engineered to optimize usability and to help prevent slip-and-fall damage to your tablet.”  Those slippery, expensive tablets we all love could certainly benefit from being less slippery, right?  Let's give the Non-Slip Grip Pad a closer look.








The Gadgeteer, Wrapsol Non-Slip Grip Pad for Large Tablets Review

Mortal Kombat Vita – Female Skins Trailer

Mortal Kombat Vita is scheduled for release in May 2012 in North America and Europe. The video game features a number of gameplay features including tag-team, story mode, and traditional 1 vs. 1 matches.

TechFresh, Mortal Kombat Vita â€" Female Skins Trailer

Toshiba dynabook Satellite T772/W5TF 17.3-inch Notebook

Toshiba has announced a new notebook, the dynabook Satellite T772/W5TF. Specs-wise, the system sports a 17.3-inch 1600 x 900 LED-backlight display, a 2.30GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM processor, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, an NVIDIA GeForce GT 630M graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 750GB hard drive, a BDXL drive, a webcam, WiFi and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS The T772/W5TF will begin shipping from May 17th for 153,800 Yen (about $1,915).

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[Hands-On] Hugvie – the huggable communication medium with a heartbeat

The Hugvie is a cushion in a minimalistic human form. It contains a pocket into which you can put your mobile phone, transforming it into a physical communication medium. The shape of this huggable cushion is based on the Telenoid robot developed by Osaka University's Professor Ishiguro. It contains a microcontroller and vibrators which match the characteristics of the caller's voice, so people can have a richer communication experience when talking on the phone with loved ones.
“The two vibrators produce a throbbing sound like a heartbeat. That pulse can get faster or stronger, depending on the volume and tone of the caller's voice.


Akihabara News, [Hands-On] Hugvie â€" the huggable communication medium with a heartbeat

Netgear Intros ”World's First” 802.11ac Wi-Fi Router

Netgear has released what it calls an “industry first” with its new R6300 Wi-Fi router. So far it's the first 802.11ac dual band Gigabit Wi-Fi router enabling 5th generation Wi-Fi (5G WiFi) at Gigabit speeds. Naturally you'll need a compatible network adapter to reach those speeds, but legacy W-Fi devices will still be able to connect thanks to its support for the older 802.11 a/b/g/n specification. “The Netgear R6300 Wi-Fi Router, powered by Broadcom's 5G WiFi IEEE 802.11ac chips, is up to three times faster than today's 802.11n routers,” the company said on Thursday.

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Forza 4's May Top Gear Car Pack includes Venom GT, Galant VR-4 and Wrangler (video)

It's almost DLC time again at Forza Motorsports – Tuesday, May 1 will bring with it the Top Gear pack, a true goulash of automobilia. At one end you have the 2012 Hennessey Venom GT, a car that automotive historians will look back on and say "Wow." At the other end you have the 1977 AMC Pacer X, a car that we look back on and say "Wow." In 'between' are the: 2011 Ford Transit SuperSportVan, 1965 Austin-Healey 3000 MkIII, 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 1966 Lotus Cortina, 1992 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4, 2012 Smart ForTwo, 1990 Subaru Legacy RS and 2012 Chrysler 300 SRT8.



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Google: We're fine with keeping you waiting for slow Android updates

. Android smartphones are not typically updated very frequently, leaving many owners to either try and update their own device, or wait for months or even years to get the latest operating system. The technical lead developer on the Android Open Source Project believes the slow update rate many Android users have had to endure is “very reasonable.” Sometimes, Jean-Baptiste Queru revealed his opinion on his Google+ page in a congratulatory post towards Sony, who recently updated its Tablet S to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Boy Genius Report, Google: We're fine with keeping you waiting for slow Android updates

ColorWare Skullcandy Mix Master headphones get color customization

Everyone wants to stand out from the crowd – at least, nearly everyone, although there will definitely be pockets of folks here and there who do not mind being part of the crowd, flowing with whatever life throws their way. Well, ColorWare, the masters of color customization for a plethora of consumer electronics devices (the mobile, portable ones are its best friends), is back – and if you happen to own a pair of Skullcandy Mix Master headphones or want one that is totally different from what there are in the market, then this is just what you need.

Ubergizmo, ColorWare Skullcandy Mix Master headphones get color customization

Grand Theft Auto 5 to be announced prior to E3? [Rumor]

Grand Theft Auto 5 has yet to see an official release date. In fact there has been a lot of speculation and rumors and alleged leaks, all of which are pointing to pretty much everywhere and anywhere on the calendar. Adding to the speculation is Michael Pachter, an analyst with Wedbush Securities who believes that while a release of the game is slated for the 23rd of October (shortly after BioShock Infinite), he believes that Rockstar could be officially announcing the game itself on June 4th, the day before E3 starts.

Ubergizmo, Grand Theft Auto 5 to be announced prior to E3? [Rumor]

MicroStylus: The Little One That Could

The problem with stylus is the hassle it brings. It is only convenient if the device has a stylus included. And in those that do have styli, the pen form factor is often not ideal on small screens. But MicroStylus could be the one that could bring the functional pointer-pen to another level. You can use this on any touchscreen device, even those that are not engineered for stylus navigation.

Don't know where to keep it? That's easy! Simply store the MicroStylus neatly into the 3.5mm headphone jack! Don't even underestimate its tiny size, as it works perfectly in your fingers.

Gadget.com, MicroStylus: The Little One That Could

DIY wooden cellphone kit is put together with parts worth $150

While this DIY wooden phone by MIT PhD student David Mellis is in no way a smartphone by today's standards, it looks like it has no problems getting the job done as far as placing calls are concerned. Let's not forget how unique this phone looks and is guaranteed to draw attention to your device wherever you go, plus given that it doesn't look expensive, no one will try to steal it from you either. This phone is a 9-volt powered device and features a 1.8x160×128 TFT LCD display and is made from parts worth $150.

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Samsung surpasses Nokia as world's top handset seller

 . The day has finally come for Samsung to conquer the vast handset empire. According to the research firm Strategy Analytics, the South Korean tech tycoon has, for the first time, surpassed Nokia as the world's top handset maker in Q1 this year. This ends the 14-year rule of the Finnish mobile manufacturer. Strategy Analytics says that Samsung was able to sell 93.5 million handsets in the first quarter alone – that's approximately 25.4 percent of the worldwide mobile phone market.

Apparently Nokia came in short, taking the 22.5 percent of the overall mobile phone sales with just 82.7 million phones sold in Q1.

Ubergizmo, Samsung surpasses Nokia as world's top handset seller

2013 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost officially rated at 23x33 MPG

When we drove the all-new Escape recently, Ford was still awaiting official EPA certification for fuel economy. Now, though, the numbers are in, and the Blue Oval can confidently state that it offers the most fuel-efficient vehicle in the small crossover segment. with an automatic transmission, that is. The hero engine for the new Escape is Ford's new 1.6-liter EcoBoost inline-four, offering up 178 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque.

Autoblog, 2013 Ford Escape 1.6L EcoBoost officially rated at 23x33 MPG

Ailing Carroll Shelby addresses health on Facebook

A few members of the Autoblog team have been grappling with the issue of our ages recently. Yes, some of us are feeling old. Given that a primary motivation for getting into this automotive journalism racket in the first place was a desire to avoid growing up by spending our whole lives playing with cars, it is frustrating to find out that having Peter Pan Syndrome does not prevent man from turning 40. So how's this for some much needed perspective: Carroll Shelby will be 90 in January.

His exploits on the track made him an American hero and his success as a car designer and businessman only reinforced his status as one of the great ones.

Autoblog, Ailing Carroll Shelby addresses health on Facebook

Firefox deems favicons risky, banishes them from address bar

Who'd have thought those tiny reminders of the site you're browsing could bite your backside. Apparently Mozilla did, and with its latest nightly Firefox build it has expunged favicons from their eternal perch just left of the URL. The problem is that instead something friendly — like Google's famous “g” — nefarious sites can use a padlock or similar image, making you think you're on a secure SSL page. So, starting from mid-July you'll see a generic globe for standard websites, green padlocks for SSL sites with validation, and gray padlocks for SSL sites without it.

2DayBlog.com, Firefox deems favicons risky, banishes them from address bar

Scion targeting 20,000 annual FR-S sales

Scion has high sales hopes for its new rear-wheel-drive FR-S sports car. According to Ward's Auto, Jack Hollis, Scion's vice president, said that he anticipates sales as high as 20,000 units each year. "We're confident we can sell every one we get our hands on," Hollis stated. The FR-S is slated to hit dealerships at the beginning of June and Scion projects that it will sell around 10,000 units before the end of the year, with an additional 20,000 cars finding homes in 2013.

Autoblog, Scion targeting 20,000 annual FR-S sales

Samsung Galaxy S Advance is now available

Samsung I9070 Galaxy S Advance is finally available. The smartphone was announced back in January and it was scheduled for April release. Samsung managed to keep its promise – the phone is now in stock at various retailers across Europe. Clove UK was the first to report it has the Galaxy S Advance in stock – it costs £323 there.

The Galaxy S Advance comes with a first-generation Super AMOLED WVGA screen, a 1GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 processor, Mali-400 MP graphics and 768MB RAM. There is a 5 megapixel camera with HD video recording and 8 or 16GB internal storage as well as optional NFC connectivity.

GSM Arena, Samsung Galaxy S Advance is now available

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin hits the web, with HUD in tow

It's here. Precise Pangolin or, as it's officially known, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Canonical's latest is now available in its final(ish) form and ready for you to download, burn and install. While LTS (Long Term Support) releases are generally more conservative in their application of new features, Pangolin does include some rather notable tweaks. The most immediately noticeable will be the new log in screen which, while largely the same, does have the slick new trick of changing wall papers to match the selected user. A more subtle change is revealed once you've logged on and press alt - HUD.

Engadget, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin hits the web, with HUD in tow

3M launches its Cloud Library e-book lending service, hardware and apps in tow

Almost a year after it was first announced 3M's Cloud Library e-book lending service is getting a proper rollout. Introduced today at a beta site in St. Paul, the system is now ready for its kiosks, e-readers and apps to hit the hands and eyes of library patrons. The touch-based Discovery Terminals allow catalog browsing for visitors and selections can be checked out — along with 3M's eReaders — like other library materials. Already have a mobile device? E-books will play nicely with your iPad, Nook or Android device via the Cloud Library app.

2DayBlog.com, 3M launches its Cloud Library e-book lending service, hardware and apps in tow

TSMC 2012 Q1 results: $1.1 billion profit good, 20-nanometer processes expensive

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has offered up its first quarter results for the year, with another mixed bag for the company. Turnover was NT$105.51 billion ($3.6 billion) and net profit was NT$33.47 billion ($1.1 billion), 7.7 percent down on the NT$36.28 it made in the same quarter last year. On the upside, the chip foundry, which produces silicon for plenty of the world's biggest companies managed to claw back some of those profit dips from Q4 of last year, showing there's some evidence of a reversal of the trend.

Engadget, TSMC 2012 Q1 results: $1.1 billion profit good, 20-nanometer processes expensive

Motorola Solutions reports Q1 2012 sales of $2 billion, expects jump in Q2

Motorola Solutions (MSI) - the less familiar Motorola that makes radios, barcode scanners and such for government and enterprise sectors - just posted sales of $2 billion for the first quarter of 2012. This is a seven percent boost over Moto's results from the same period last year, and that growth reflects an 11 percent jump in government sales. It wasn't all rosy for Motorola this quarter, though: Profit was down two-thirds to $157 million, and sales to large businesses slipped two percent.

Engadget, Motorola Solutions reports Q1 2012 sales of $2 billion, expects jump in Q2

Apple's iCloud Hits 125 Million Users

With news of Google's newly launched cloud-based storage called Drive and Dropbox also updating its application to share data through links, there is now yet another bit of news in the cloud-storage scene. Apple's iCloud service which launched alongside the iPhone 4S in October 2011 has revealed the numbers currently making use of the service. Back in February, figures indicated that iCloud had over 100 million users and now, just about a month and a half later, Apple claims that the service is seeing 125 million users.

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Apple Q2 2012 earnings: $39.2 billion in revenue, net profit of $11.6 billion

How do you follow up a stunning Q1 where you set record quarterly earnings and issue a sizable dividend to investors. Well, if you're Apple, you just keep on keepin' on, shattering even the wildest expectations with “a record March quarter.”. Leading up to today's earnings, the outfit's stock was down around two percent, mostly on reports that iPhone activations were something other than mind-blowing. That said, shares have already started to creep back into positive territory in after-hours trading.

2DayBlog.com, Apple Q2 2012 earnings: $39.2 billion in revenue, net profit of $11.6 billion

Audi unveils A6 L e-tron hybrid luxury vehicle concept in Beijing

During the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, Audi took the wraps off its concept hybrid vehicle dubbed the Audi A6 L e-tron. If the name sounds familiar, it's because this particular concept will be based off the original Audi A6 L with the difference being that the A6 L e-tron will feature a 2.0 TFSI and an electric motor capable of producing 70kW (or 95hp). The car can be powered purely by its electric motor alone up to a range of 80km, assuming the driver can maintain a speed of 60kmph. Under normal circumstances, the hybrid system will decide when is the best time to use either engine.

Ubergizmo, Audi unveils A6 L e-tron hybrid luxury vehicle concept in Beijing

Facebook IPO may be delayed until June

. Due to a string of acquisitions and other business distractions, Facebook's multi-billion dollar initial public offering that was rumored to be set for May 17th may be delayed until early or mid-June, according to CNBC. Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not been preparing for the IPO, but instead has been more focused on running the business and making acquisitions. As a result, the social networking giant's IPO date will reportedly be pushed back so the company has time to make the appropriate preparations.

Boy Genius Report, Facebook IPO may be delayed until June

Mercedes-Benz rolls in to Beijing in tricked-out Viano Vision Diamond

Limousines. That's so last millennium. These days the pampered and rich in the know get chauffeured around in the back of pimped-out vans. Sure, they may look utilitarian on the outside, but inside, they're as luxe as a private jet. Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of the scene with its much-modified Sprinter vans, but that's not the only big box in its portfolio. And to drive that point home, the German automaker has just rolled in to Beijing with this tricked-out Viano.

Called the Viano Vision Diamond, the custom Benz wagon has a two-tone paint job that only hints at the Maybach-grade cabin that awaits inside.

Autoblog, Mercedes-Benz rolls in to Beijing in tricked-out Viano Vision Diamond

GSM Galaxy Nexus Android 4.04 factory images available for download

With a recent update to Android 4.0.4, Google has made factory images of the latest Android build available for GSM Galaxy Nexus devices. Buil IMM761 is available in two flavors, one for the standard “yakju” code branch and a second dubbed “takju,” which features Google Wallet support. The images take all that is provided as part of the available AOSP files and compiles them into easily flashable ROMs, the sort of thing that comes in handy for developers or those who enjoy tinkering below the surface of Android.

Android Phone, GSM Galaxy Nexus Android 4.04 factory images available for download

Fort Atlantic releases new album on modded NES cartridge, no chiptunes in sight

It's getting tough for bands to out retro each other these days (what with even cassettes making something of a comeback), but Birmingham, Alabama's own Fort Atlantic has managed to come up with something that's likely to break through the nostalgia-filled haze. While you'll soon be able to buy the band's self-titled debut album in all the usual formats, you can now pre-order a limited edition version that ships a week before the proper release date and comes in the form of an NES cartridge modded to hold a USB drive ($25 and apparently limited to just 50).

Engadget, Fort Atlantic releases new album on modded NES cartridge, no chiptunes in sight

Contract-free Galaxy Nexus falls to $399 as Galaxy S III looms

. Samsung's Galaxy Nexus is now available for just $399 without a contract from Google's online Google Play store. Contract-free smartphones are typically much more expensive - the iPhone 4S, for example, starts at $649 without a carrier contract in the U.S. The flagship Google phone was unveiled last October, but it didn't launch on Verizon Wireless until mid-December last year. Despite its age, however, the Galaxy Nexus can still hold its own in the current smartphone market.

Boy Genius Report, Contract-free Galaxy Nexus falls to $399 as Galaxy S III looms

Nyko's PlayStation Vita speaker stand goes on sale for $30, Power Grip still MIA

The PlayStation Vita may not have the electric longevity to replace your portable music player, but Nyko figures there's no good reason it can't take up the role of rocking your bedroom. The accessory outfit's stereo speaker charging dock for the Sony's fledgling handheld hasn't changed much since we saw it at CES, save for the fact that it's available now. $30 turns your Vita into the most overpowered alarm clock (assuming you download the upcoming app from the PSN store) your nightstand has ever seen. What of the PS Vita Power Grip. A Nyko representative tell us it's on the way, but doesn't have anything to announce at this time.

Engadget, Nyko's PlayStation Vita speaker stand goes on sale for $30, Power Grip still MIA

Put a Magna Doodle on Your iPhone

Did you ever play with a Magna Doodle when you were younger?  You can relive your youth with the iFoolish Magic Drawing Case for iPhone 4x4S from Basic Principals.  The case is made from a coated polycarbonate, and it offers some protection with the fun.  The back of the case has a 3.7″ drawing board that's similar to a Magna Doodle.  There's an attached magnetic stylus for the magic board, so you can doodle to your heart's content – or you can use it to write a quick note to yourself quicker than you can open up your contacts or a note app on your phone.  The iFoolish Magic Drawing Case is $24.95. Related Posts:.

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Shadowgun Gets Optimized for New iPad in Update;

The developer behind the famous third person shooter game, Shadowgun has just rolled out a new update for the iOS version of the game. According to the team at Madfinger Games, their update which has already been released will allow owners of the new iPad to play the game that has now been optimized for the device in all its high resolution glory. Since fans of the game have already paid for the app previously, the developer did not want to create a separate version for the new iPad which would require users to buy it again so it was released as an update.

Ubergizmo, Shadowgun Gets Optimized for New iPad in Update;

Volkswagen is living Lavida loca in Beijing

Volkswagen has taken the occasion of the Beijing Motor Show as opportunity to debut its latest sedan. Called the Lavida, it's the second-generation of a model produced in China specifically for the Chinese market. To the point: Auto China 2012.

Autoblog, Volkswagen is living Lavida loca in Beijing

Sprint rumored to launch Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, successor to last year's Photon 4G

Back in 2011, Sprint launched the Motorola Photon 4G and now if the rumors are to be believed, a successor for the Photon 4G has been lined up and is reportedly dubbed the Photon Q 4G LTE, which we guess given its name will be compatible with the carrier's upcoming LTE network. Unfortunately apart from its rumored name (which we wouldn't bank on it being the final name just yet as carriers are known to change things up at the last minute), details of the rumored device are scarce and pretty much nothing is known about the handset for now except that it will reportedly be launching soon. Then again "soon" is pretty vague.

Ubergizmo, Sprint rumored to launch Motorola Photon Q 4G LTE, successor to last year's Photon 4G