Robokind from Hanson Robotics paraded

Hanson Robotics must be pretty proud to have paraded their very first production unit that hails from their miniature humanoid robot range, calling it the Robokind. Sporting a rather semi-realistic head that comes complete with moving eyelids and lips, it is very different from the rest of the robots which form part of the commercially-available research platforms. In fact, prototypes of this particular robot are already being prepared for action under the segment of autism treatment therapy. Of course, such robots are definitely not going to come cheap – as the cheapest Robokind model will start from $11,500 onwards.

Ubergizmo , Robokind from Hanson Robotics paraded, Robokind from Hanson Robotics paraded

New Digg launched

Digg – the website that made plenty of waves many years ago, but then suffered a huge decline (to the ignomity of being sold for just $500,000), is back just like Arnold. Betaworks acquired Digg around one and a half months ago, where this revamped Digg website and iPhone app have rolled out – a day ahead of schedule, to boot. Current Digg CEO John Borthwick did mention to the BBC that the old Digg was way too expensive to run, and this streamlined version that sports a totally new code base and fresh infrastructure is a whole lot more affordable.

Ubergizmo , New Digg launched, New Digg launched

Verizon to stop blocking tethering apps, pay $1.25 million fine to FCC

. The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday announced that Verizon Wireless (VZ) will no longer be blocking tethering apps from mobile app stores. The nation's largest carrier was being investigated for violating the FCC's “C Block rules,” which allow customers to freely use the devices and applications of their choosing. “Today's action demonstrates that compliance with FCC obligations is not optional. The open device and application obligations were core conditions when Verizon purchased the C-block spectrum,” said FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski.

Boy Genius Report , Verizon to stop blocking tethering apps, pay $1.25 million fine to FCC, Verizon to stop blocking tethering apps, pay $1.25 million fine to FCC

Sprint starts rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to HTC EVO 3D

It's official: we can finally add Sprint's three-dimensional EVO to that endeavoring list of slabs running Ice Cream Sandwich. According to multiple tipsters, and promptly confirmed by The Now Network's legitimate support page, Google's ICS assortment is now being delivered OTA - a wee bit earlier than expected, no less - to the now-discontinued HTC EVO 3D. As we could imagine, the tasty software update brings previously known features to the 4.3-inch device, including folders, improved browser, resizable widgets and the crowd-pleasing Face Unlock method.

Engadget , Sprint starts rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to HTC EVO 3D, Sprint starts rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to HTC EVO 3D

Samsung spills details on Odyssey and Marco Windows Phone 8 devices

If you thought the Apple and Samsung legal tussles weren't getting interesting enough, another filing has revealed that the father of all smartphones Galaxy has at least two Windows Phone 8 devices in the pipeline. According to the filing that's been unearthed by The Verge, both are running on a dual-core 1.5Ghz Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset — which is currently Samsung's chip of choice for LTE regions. The Odyssey looks set to be Samsung's high-end Windows Phone, with a 4.65-inch high-definition Super AMOLED display and NFC ready for Microsoft's own mobile payment plans.

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Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery

Brain Corporation has developed a system that can individually identify all kinds of baked goods on a tray, in just one second. A trial has started at a Tokyo bakery store. This technology was co-developed with the University of Hyogo. This is the world's first trial of such a system in actual work at a cash register.

“Part-time staff sometimes can't remember the names of baked goods. But with this system, the names of the goods appear on screen, so staff can work at the cash register on their first day.

Akihabara News , Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery, Bakery goods POS visual recognition system on trial in Tokyo bakery

Sony LT29i Hayabusa spotted in the wild again

Last week we spotted pictures of Sony's upcoming LT29i Hayabusa and now we've got even more pictures of the phone to show you. The folks over at ePrice managed to get some hands-on time with an engineering prototype of the phone and were kind enough to share the photographs of it online. The device is said to be the international version of the Japanese Xperia GX and is expected to be announced at Sony's IFA event next month. The phone is rumored to feature a 4.55" HD 720 x 1280 display, 1GB of RAM, a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, Adreno 320 GPU, and a 13-megapixel rear camera.

Ubergizmo , Sony LT29i Hayabusa spotted in the wild again, Sony LT29i Hayabusa spotted in the wild again

Dual Heated Travel Mug

For those who want to drink a hot beverage to go, bringing along a heat insulating mug is always important. But sometimes, a beverage can be neglected until it becomes too cool to enjoy, even while in the mug. In order to maintain its hotness even while driving or leaving it at a desk, the Dual Heated Travel Mug would be something that you should not forget bringing along with you. The Dual Heated Travel Mug makes it possible for users to keep their beverage warm and hot even while on a drive or even if left sitting by their desk.

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Samsung plots to conquer the Windows Phone 8 smartphone market as well

. Samsung (005930) apparently isn't satisfied with being the current undisputed champ of Android smartphones. As The Verge reports, it seems that Samsung has its eye on creating some high-end Windows Phone 8 devices as well. According to court documents filed during the Samsung-Apple mega-trial last week, Samsung is developing two Windows Phone 8-based smartphones codenamed “Macro” and “Odyssey” that both feature 1.5GHz dual-core processors, 4G LTE connectivity and Super AMOLED displays.

Boy Genius Report , Samsung plots to conquer the Windows Phone 8 smartphone market as well, Samsung plots to conquer the Windows Phone 8 smartphone market as well

Piracy rates are higher on iOS than on Android, developer says

In what seems to be an unintentional response to our previous report surrounding the supposed rampant piracy on Android, another developer believes that the reverse is true. Chris Pruett, a developer for the popular game Wind-up Knight and founder of Robot Invader, said that the company's piracy rate on the said game was about 12% on Android and about 15% on iOS. Pruett added that back when Wind-up Knight for iOS was a paid app, the piracy rate reportedly went 80%. The developer also mentioned that roughly 100% of their pirate users on Android and iOS are in China. “I think piracy is, as always, a red herring.

Ubergizmo , Piracy rates are higher on iOS than on Android, developer says, Piracy rates are higher on iOS than on Android, developer says

Maserati's sub-Quattroporte sedan spotted testing

The spy photogs at CarPix have caught the upcoming small sedan from Maserati to slot under the Quattroporte, rumored to be dubbed Levante, out testing. The spy shots frankly don't tell us much more than that, since the mule is wrapped in an ill-fitting Quattroporte body giving away little more than a shorter wheelbase and smaller brakes. The Levante, if that's what it's called, will be Maserati's entry into the luxury full-sized sedan segment to compete with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series.

Autoblog , Maserati's sub-Quattroporte sedan spotted testing, Maserati's sub-Quattroporte sedan spotted testing

Music industry again hoards Pirate Bay booty, starves artists

. Wait, people didn't really expect the music industry to share copyright infringement winnings with the people who actually make music, did they. TorrentFreak reported over the weekend that a leaked report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) stated explicitly that any compensation won by recording companies as part of the Pirate Bay verdict would go directly to anti-piracy campaigns rather than to the artists who were actually hurt by music piracy.

Boy Genius Report , Music industry again hoards Pirate Bay booty, starves artists, Music industry again hoards Pirate Bay booty, starves artists

Must See HDTV (July 31st - August 5th)

London 2012 Olympics If TV broadcast tape delay and streaming restricted to pay-TV subscribers isn't entirely ruining your experience, the first week of the 2012 Games has started off with a bang. There's plenty of sporting action to go around and the world records have already started falling. Live coverage is early in the day for US time zones, while NBC is keeping some of the more anticipated events off TV and only online until its prime time airing later.


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BMW Motorrad unveils its C evolution electric scooter

BMW Motorrad, the German-automaker's division for motorcycles, has revealed its latest creation – the C evolution electric scooter. The BMW C evolution is a spin-off from the company's E-scooter concept scooter presented at the BMW Motorrad Innovation Day 2011 and the BMW Concept e scooter. BMW says that its C evolution has a range of up to 100 kilometers (62 miles) on a single charge, with a top speed of 120 km/h (75 mph). Even better is its capability to fully recharge its battery in three hours using an integrated charging device via a charging station or a regular socket.

Ubergizmo , BMW Motorrad unveils its C evolution electric scooter, BMW Motorrad unveils its C evolution electric scooter

Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media

Owners and stakeholders of Big Media have thick skins. So the persistent trending of #NBCFail, and the riotous reading that the tweet stream provides, is probably bouncing right off their leathery hides. For one thing, the complaints were surely foreseen. They are largely the same criticisms NBC withstood in previous Olympics - over-curating, ill-placed commercials, tape delays, scandalously inane commentary, and a generally inferior Olympics presentation compared to other countries. The unspoken shrugging answer, of course, is financial.

Engadget , Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media, Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media

Apple is not in it for the money, design chief says

Although Millward Brown has crowned Apple as the world's most valuable brand for the second consecutive time, its design chief on the other hand insists that the company is not in it for the money. Sir Jonathan Ive, senior vice president of industrial design at Apple and widely known as the lead designer behind many of Apple's products, told The Telegraph yesterday that Apple's main concern is to make great products. The British designer credits Apple's humble beginnings and struggles in the mid-nineties as the reason for the Cupertino-based company's success.

Ubergizmo , Apple is not in it for the money, design chief says, Apple is not in it for the money, design chief says

Just|Mobile Highway Pro Review

Earlier this year I reviewed Just|Mobile's 12 volt, single USB port car charger, called the Highway. A very well made, nice looking device/car accessory for charging your tech while motoring down the road. That is fine for those of us who only need to charge a single device at a time. But realizing that more and more folks are taking their iPads/tablets with them as well, Just|Mobile has created a dual port version of their mobile charger, called the Highway Pro.
Like the original Highway, the Highway Pro is well made and nice looking.





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Skyrim: Dawnguard for PS3 and PC announcement expected to be made soon

For gamers looking forward to Skyrim: Dawnguard coming onto the PS3 and the PC, you guys might be aware that the DLC for PC and the PS3 might not be looking so great at the moment.  Supposedly the DLC was expected to make its way onto the PS3 and the PC after the Xbox 360 enjoyed its 30 day exclusivity, but safe to say they have missed their mark. However despite the rather bleak future of the DLC on other platforms, Bethesda's marketing boss Pete Hines had this to say to a fan when asked about the future of the DLC, and replied with, "Just sit tight.

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Microsoft – Perceptive Pixel acquisition completed

Earlier this month, Microsoft made the news when it announced that it was acquiring Perceptive Pixel, a company that specialized in research, development and production of multi-touch interfaces. Well, as of today, Perceptive Pixel is now part of Microsoft's Office Division. According to a post on the official Microsoft blog, all the closing conditions for the acquisition have been met and the deal has been completed.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft â€" Perceptive Pixel acquisition completed, Microsoft â€" Perceptive Pixel acquisition completed

View-Master Photo Frame – Not in 3D

Who here is old enough to remember the View-Master .  Who here's brave enough to admit they're old enough to remember the View-Master.  In another retro revival, Unkl347 has released the Unkl-Master picture wall frame.  Available for $23 from The Fancy , it holds more than 7 pictures, but they're not in 3D.

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Kim Dotcom claims vindication after leaked music industry report

. Kim Dotcom may be zany, but he also has some compelling facts on his side. In an interview with Ars Technica Thursday, the embattled Megaupload founder pointed to a leaked report from the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) showing that Megaupload was far from the worst offender when it came to hosting URLs that infringed upon copyrighted material.

Boy Genius Report , Kim Dotcom claims vindication after leaked music industry report, Kim Dotcom claims vindication after leaked music industry report

Google Fiber gets formal launch, adds Google Fiber TV (update: event video)

Google just kicked its Google Fiber efforts into overdrive. The company's Kansas City effort is getting a full launch and now includes Google Fiber TV - a "real" TV service with recognizable channels and its own, fully searchable interface that mixes DVR results with Netflix and YouTube. As many as 500 shows can be stored in full 1080p HD, and several TVs within the home can tune in at the same time. Not surprisingly, there's also a major mobile component taking advantage of that 1Gbps fiber link, as users will have the option of browsing, sharing and eventually watching live TV directly from tablet apps.





Engadget , Google Fiber gets formal launch, adds Google Fiber TV (update: event video), Google Fiber gets formal launch, adds Google Fiber TV (update: event video)

Ecclestone may buy Nürburgring outright

Bernie Ecclestone was apparently quite serious when he said he would "do everything" to save the troubled Nürburgring. In fact, according to a new report from Bloomberg Businessweek, the megalomaniacal Formula One boss might just buy the track outright. That'd certainly be a quick answer to the 'Ring's financial troubles. That said, Bloomberg reports that Ecclestone has no plans to organize a Formula One race on the Nürburgring at his own expense.

Autoblog , Ecclestone may buy Nürburgring outright, Ecclestone may buy Nürburgring outright

Lenovo IdeaPad K1 gets vanilla Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, not for ‘casual' users

Lenovo's done something rather unique. It decided to update its IdeaPad K1 tablet from last year to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. That in itself wouldn't be special at all, but the company has released a vanilla Android update – without any customizations or ‘bloatware' in sight. That may sound great, but there are some big caveats.
First of all, Lenovo is releasing this as a ‘goodbye' present for K1 owners. This software version will never receive additional updates, and you won't be able to get support for it from Lenovo. Furthermore, the Google Play Store does not come preinstalled.

Unwired View , Lenovo IdeaPad K1 gets vanilla Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, not for ‘casual' users, Lenovo IdeaPad K1 gets vanilla Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update, not for ‘casual' users

HTC Desire C available now in Canada (via Rogers, Fido)

The affordable HTC Desire C is available in Canada as of today, thanks to both Rogers, and Fido (we already told you they'd launch the handset this month). Rogers is offering the Desire C for $0.01 on contract (3-yr agreement required), or $200 outright. If you get it from Fido, it costs you $50 on contract, or – again – $200 outright.
The Desire C was announced by HTC in May as its cheapest Android 4.0 ICS smartphone.

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Zuckerberg Hints Facebook Phone Highly Unlikely

Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook, dampened the spirits of the people who were itching to have a “Facebook phone” after rumors circulated about how the social networking company hired ex-Apple engineers to develop its own smartphone. Zuckerberg noted during a conference call that it “wouldn't make very much sense” to create a Facebook phone. “Facebook is the most-used app on basically every mobile platform,” he explained to the press.

Gadget.com , Zuckerberg Hints Facebook Phone Highly Unlikely, Zuckerberg Hints Facebook Phone Highly Unlikely

Google confirms it still has a 'small portion' of Street View WiFi data, apologizes

It has seemed like Google was close to putting its Street View snooping controversy behind it a few times now, but one thing or another keeps bringing it back to the forefront. Today, it's an admission from Google that it hasn't deleted all of the so-called payload data in question after all.

Engadget , Google confirms it still has a 'small portion' of Street View WiFi data, apologizes, Google confirms it still has a 'small portion' of Street View WiFi data, apologizes

Windows 8 is ‘a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space'

. Well then, it's settled. We had very high hopes for Windows 8 after reviewing the Windows 8 Consumer Preview Microsoft (MSFT) released earlier this year, but according to Valve CEO and one-time Microsoft executive Gabe Newell, Microsoft's upcoming operating system is “a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space.” Newell made the comment, which was picked up by Ars Technica, during the Casual Connect video game conference this week in Seattle, Washington.
Following the launch of Windows 8, ”we'll lose some of the top-tier PC/OEMs, who will exit the market.

Boy Genius Report , Windows 8 is ‘a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space', Windows 8 is ‘a catastrophe for everyone in the PC space'

Mountain Lion now on 3.2 percent of Macs after 48 hours since launch, report shows

Sometimes the numbers do tell the story. Just days after Apple released its latest operating system, officially called OS X Mountain Lion, advertising company Chitika is saying that 3.2 percent of Mac users have upgraded to OS X Mountain Lion in the first 48 hours after its official launch. “Within the first 48 hours, usage rates for OS X 10.8 were already rivaling those of Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger. While over 45% of users still operate on Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, anybody using 10.6.6 or higher is eligible for the upgrade to 10.8.

Ubergizmo , Mountain Lion now on 3.2 percent of Macs after 48 hours since launch, report shows, Mountain Lion now on 3.2 percent of Macs after 48 hours since launch, report shows

Arduino Leonardo finally launches with new pin layout and lower price

We caught our first glimpse at the new, simplified Arduino Leonardo at Maker Faire back in September of last year. At the time, we were promised a late October shipping date, but it failed to materialize. Finally, Massimo Banzi has taken the wraps off the slimmed down microcontroller and its now in stock at retailers across the web. The Leonardo sports a new pin layout, dubbed R3 (which the Uno has also been updated with), that will become standard across all Arduino boards. That's a big deal for shield makers who only have to design and manufacture an add-on once to ensure that it's compatible with the entire product line.

2DayBlog.com , Arduino Leonardo finally launches with new pin layout and lower price, Arduino Leonardo finally launches with new pin layout and lower price

Mojang sued for alleged patent infringement in Android version of Minecraft

Mojang has seen the sort of success that most game developers dream of with Minecraft, but it looks like it's now also found itself thrust into the rarely desirable world of patent lawsuits. As revealed by Minecraft creator Notch himself on Twitter, Mojang is being sued by the Texas-based Uniloc (which has also taken aim at Electronic Arts, Gameloft and others) over some alleged patent infringement in the Android version of Minecraft.

2DayBlog.com , Mojang sued for alleged patent infringement in Android version of Minecraft, Mojang sued for alleged patent infringement in Android version of Minecraft

Thunderbolt-equipped Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini storage devices now up for pre-order

Hankering for a Drobo with Thunderbolt. They're here. almost. Starting today, consumers far and wide can place their pre-orders for the Drobo 5D and the Drobo Mini. As a refresher, the former is a BYOD desktop solution with a pair of T-bolt ports and a lone USB 3.0 connector; just bring up to five 3.5-inch HDDs, and your RAID adventures are cleared to begin. The latter is a bantam option that promises the "power and flexibility" of the 5D, but in a miniaturized package that works with the 2.5-inch drives that typically find themselves within laptops.

Engadget , Thunderbolt-equipped Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini storage devices now up for pre-order, Thunderbolt-equipped Drobo 5D and Drobo Mini storage devices now up for pre-order

Watch an Olympic double-decker bus do pushups

We're not going to say this is the creepiest thing you'll see all day. After all, if the internet is good for anything, it's freaking us the hell out. A Czech artist in London has crafted a unique tribute to the 2012 Olympic Games by building a double-decker bus with massive human arms. The machine is cursed to a life of doing push-ups for the rest of eternity by its creator David Cerny, who says he chose the exercise because it is common to all sports and every athlete from every walk of life.

As if seeing a double-decker bus with human limbs isn't disturbing enough, the 1957 people-mover moans in exertion with every press.

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Chevy Malibu dons Holden badge for Australia

The Chevrolet Malibu will wear a Holden badge when it arrives in Australia next year, General Motors announced. Engineers have begun testing the Holden Malibu to provide it with unique suspension tuning and transmission calibrations for Australian drivers. Testing is taking place in Lang Lang, Victoria.

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ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31st, priced at £600 for 64GB model

While we've known the pricing and availability attached to ASUS' new flagship slate in the US for some time now, UKers had been left to wonder when they'd finally be able to get their eager palms on that rebranded and well-specced Pad Infinity. Thankfully, that's about to change, as the Taiwanese outfit just announced the Transformer TF700 will be up for grabs from Amazon in the UK starting August 31st, with the sticker value set at £600 for the rather spacious 64GB configuration and with the useful dock included.

Engadget , ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31st, priced at £600 for 64GB model, ASUS Transformer Pad Infinity hits the UK on August 31st, priced at £600 for 64GB model

DJ Shadow – first artist to get paid by BitTorrent

While BitTorrent usually isn't synonymous with legitimate music downloads, it looks like things are about to change. According to reports online, BitTorrent is now being used to distribute original music starting with a turntablist known as DJ Shadow. Every time someone downloads a free torrent of his tracks and installs the bundled software, he and the developer of the software will earn some revenue. Details of the revenue sharing weren't released, but this legitimate way of distributing music could be the first of many deals BitTorrent makes with artists in the music industry.

Ubergizmo , DJ Shadow â€" first artist to get paid by BitTorrent, DJ Shadow â€" first artist to get paid by BitTorrent

GoSmart Announces New Precise Capacitive Styluses for Your Favorite Touch Screen Device

There are 100′s, if not 1000′s of different capacitive styluses on the market, but they all seem to fall into 3 categories. There are rubber tipped styluses like the Targus Stylus. Paint brush styluses like the Nomad Stylus and then there are disc tipped styluses like the Adonit. GoSmart‘s new 200 and 300 Series Styluses fall into the last category. The 300 series stylus features a rocket ship shape with a finned cap that doubles as a stand when the stylus isn't being used. The 200 series stylus also features a cap, but it has a traditional straight pen shape.

The Gadgeteer , GoSmart Announces New Precise Capacitive Styluses for Your Favorite Touch Screen Device, GoSmart Announces New Precise Capacitive Styluses for Your Favorite Touch Screen Device

London Eye turns into giant mood ring based on tweeters' sentiments

If you're going to be in London for the 2012 Olympics and are planning to tweet about your experiences, it seems that not only will your tweets be shared with your followers (as expected), but there is a good chance that it will help turn the London Eye into a mood ring of sorts. The landmark will be lit up every night during the games and will have its lights reflect the overall mood/sentiment of tweeters. This is thanks to an algorithm put together by experts on "sentiment analysis" who will scan for tweets in the UK using the #Energy2012 tag, and via that algorithm, it will determine the amount of positivity.

Ubergizmo , London Eye turns into giant mood ring based on tweeters' sentiments, London Eye turns into giant mood ring based on tweeters' sentiments

Bell Canada To Launch Motorola RAZR V On August 2nd

According to MobileSyrup, Bell Canada is set to launch Motorola's latest Android smartphone ‘RAZR V' on their network. The handset is said to be available from August 2nd, however, there's no word on pricing yet. To refresh your memory, the Motorola RAZR V features a 4.3-inch 960 x 540 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a VGA front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing camera with 1080p Full HD video capture and runs on Android 4.0 OS.

TechFresh , Bell Canada To Launch Motorola RAZR V On August 2nd, Bell Canada To Launch Motorola RAZR V On August 2nd

Nexus 7 hooks up with external USB storage and floppy drive for retro-gaming

There's only so much kit you can cram into a sub-$200 tablet without pushing past the price ceiling. And for Google's Jelly Bean-blessed Nexus 7, corners were definitely cut, leaving users without a handy microSD slot for expansion and rear-facing camera. But where there's a will, there's the XDA and its community of developers to remedy the situation. As you can glimpse from the photo above, an enterprising forum member by the handle of c0m47053 devised an interesting workaround for the slate's lack of expandable storage and then some.

2DayBlog.com , Nexus 7 hooks up with external USB storage and floppy drive for retro-gaming, Nexus 7 hooks up with external USB storage and floppy drive for retro-gaming

LoveFab debuts 850-HP NSX Pikes Peak hill-climber (video)

Cody Loveland, owner of LoveFab in Traverse City, Michigan, is joining the ranks of drivers for the 90th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on August 12. Known especially for his work packing monstrous power into the Acura NSX, it's no surprise that he's whipped up his own unlimited-class chassis based on the legendary Japanese car that we'll dub the FrankeNSX and that rides on HRE wheels – the same rim-maker who will be supporting Rhys Millen and Nobuhiro "Monster" Tajima. Press Release:HRE Equips the Top Competitors at this year's Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
San Diego, Calif.





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