ICON Dodge D200 Reformer Series pickup is an unstoppable rebel force

Icon 4x4 has once again made a big splash at SEMA, this time with its heavily customized 1965 Dodge D200 Crew Cab pickup built as part of its Reformer Series – old machinery with modern underpinnings. We love it. Powered by a 5.9-liter Cummins turbo-diesel inline six-cylinder engine pumping out 975 pound-feet of torque to all four wheels, courtesy of some tweaking from Banks Performance, we have a feeling there's not much that can stand in this brute's way.

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Stitcher keeps the news flowing for desktop users with new web-based app

Stitcher is already a heavy hitter in the world of mobile apps, but users will now find their favorite radio shows and podcasts are accessible from the desktop. Today, the company announced an HTML5 version of its popular app that's optimized for all of the major browsers. Upon login, Stitcher users will discover their existing favorites for on-demand listening, playback controls at the bottom of the screen, along with Stitcher's discovery and sharing tools.





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PSA: Nook Simple Touch and Simple Touch with Glowlight go on sale in the UK

Barnes & Noble's arrival in the UK has been so well-telegraphed, you might be surprised to learn that today's the day the units actually launch. You'll be able to pick up a Nook Simple Touch or awkwardly-titled Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight from retailers such as John Lewis, Sainsbury's and on the company's new Nook.co.uk site.

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Clearwire moves forward with Huawei in network upgrades after federal consultation

China's Huawei has found itself followed by a cloud of suspicion from governments and national security agencies, both in America, and futher afield. A recent announcement from Clearwire stating it will use the firms hardware in a network upgrade, however, could see some sunshine of confidence finally poking through. Reuters reports that the service provider consulted several technical departments from various federal agencies before making the decision. Clearwire already uses some Huawei equipment in its infrastructure, and it's in these areas that the hardware will be used for upgrades.

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Nokia Lumia 820 up for UK pre-order: free on contract or £380 sim-less, wireless charger thrown in

Carphone Warehouse is now taking pre-orders for the Nokia Lumia 820 handset, and there's good news for the cash bereft - it's free on You can commit £380 for device in black, red or white. For that, you'll get a 4G-capable smartphone with an 800 x 480 OLED screen, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM and 8-megapixel camera.

Engadget , Nokia Lumia 820 up for UK pre-order: free on contract or £380 sim-less, wireless charger thrown in, Nokia Lumia 820 up for UK pre-order: free on contract or £380 sim-less, wireless charger thrown in

Apple Is Keeping Siri Out Of The Loop

Poor Siri. She gets asked a bunch of stupid questions on a daily basis, and although Apple hardcodes the most common answers, she still looks really silly sometimes. Even worse: she may be the last to know about Apple's regime change, and that her boss Scott Forstall isn't going to be with the company anymore. Eddy Cue will be taking over the Siri division at Apple, and as of 2013 Scott Forstall won't be reporting to Cupertino, but if you ask her about her daddy, or Scott Forstall in general, she'll tell you to check Apple's website, which pointedly no longer lists Forstall. Aw Siri, I'm sorry.

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Editorial: Apple vs. everyone

It's a big storm, moving slowly. A gigantic span of ferocious swirl meets a front of chilly resistance. The effect of that collision is amplified by powerful tidal influence. Upheavals and surges swamp the landscape. Many people are displaced; countless others stay with the familiar. Also, in the real world, some nasty weather is happening. But I'm talking about the tech industry of the last five business days, which has aligned and concentrated its forces in a crystal-clear demonstration, if one were needed, that mobile is where the bets are placed and futures will be won and lost.



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Asustek Q3 net profits said to be up 43 percent to $230 million thanks to Nexus 7, convertibles

Asustek has just painted a pretty Q3 financial picture, showing a 43 percent jump in net profits - $230 million compared to $160 million last year, according to the WSJ. Gross revenue also climbed 9 percent to around $3.8 billion, which the company attributes to the popularity of its Google-partnered Nexus 7 tablet, along with convertibles like the Transformer Prime TF201 and a healthy notebook lineup. Asus boosted PC shipments nearly 12 percent according to the last round of Gartner surveys, helping it stay the fifth largest player in that market.

Engadget , Asustek Q3 net profits said to be up 43 percent to $230 million thanks to Nexus 7, convertibles, Asustek Q3 net profits said to be up 43 percent to $230 million thanks to Nexus 7, convertibles

Cheaper prosthetic finger prototype could be a blessing to many

10,000 miles will not stop Richard Van As of South Africa and Ivan Owen of Washington State from building an inexpensive prosthetic finger prototype that could one day help millions of amputees. Richard lost his arm last year in an accident. In spite of his condition, he did not lose hope and decided to search for prosthetics online that could help him. After a seemingly futile search, he eventually found one of Ivan's mechanical hand prop videos on YouTube.
Ivan, who has a keen interest in mechanical systems, started working on his prop as a personal project.

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Diesel Power sets land speed towing record at 141.998 mph

There are more land speed record categories than we care to count, but the minds at Diesel Power recently tackled one of the more interesting and obscure titles in the realm: the record for the fastest vehicle towing a trailer. That meant the team would need to exceed the 139.11 mph barrier set by the previous record holder. To do that, they whipped up a GMC 2500 HD with over 1,000 horsepower and a two-stage nitrous set up. The trailer itself also required a bit of tweaking, and the crew ditched the standard wheel and tire combination for some V-rated rubber.



Autoblog , Diesel Power sets land speed towing record at 141.998 mph, Diesel Power sets land speed towing record at 141.998 mph

ZTE launches Nubia range of high-end devices, announces Z5 quad-core smartphone

ZTE's plan to reinvent itself as a high-end smartphone was missing one, crucial ingredient - a European-sounding name that ended in "...ia" to brand its new range of top-level devices. That's why the company has just announced Nubia, which apparently means "cloudy" in Latin. It's also teased details of the first handset to arrive under this new cloud (geddit?), the Z5.

Engadget , ZTE launches Nubia range of high-end devices, announces Z5 quad-core smartphone, ZTE launches Nubia range of high-end devices, announces Z5 quad-core smartphone

Livestream for Producers Android app update brings live video broadcasts over wireless data connections

Android users of generation "Hey Look at Me!" can now add another tool to their arsenal of lifestyle sharing. The Livestream for Producers Android application received an update on Monday that introduces "single touch" sign up and logins through Facebook, a new app icon and some unnamed bug fixes. However, the most noteworthy addition here is the ability to run live ad-free videos over 3G and 4G data connections. Requiring Android 2.2 or higher, this free media streaming app might be an ideal companion for folks looking to incriminate co-workers at this year's Halloween costume party - all in good fun of course.

Engadget , Livestream for Producers Android app update brings live video broadcasts over wireless data connections, Livestream for Producers Android app update brings live video broadcasts over wireless data connections

e-Global Goes Live with Alaric’s Authentic Payment Platform

London and Mexico City, 31/10/12 – Servicios Electronicos Globales, e-Global, Mexico’s largest electronic payment processor, has gone live with the Authentic Open Development Payment platform provided by Alaric International (www.alaric.com) and Stratus Technologies Mexico (www.stratusmexico.com).

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Toyota going after Town Car market with Avalon livery model

Now that we've waved goodbye to the Lincoln Town Car, there's a big ol' hole in the automotive market for new livery vehicles – you know, the blacked-out hire cars frequently seen idling outside of airport terminals and hotels. Cadillac has announced that its XTS flagship will be offered with a factory livery package, and other American automakers like Chrysler and Lincoln have entered this luxury fleet segment as well. But it won't stop there. During our first drive of the 2013 Avalon, Toyota officials confirmed that the company will offer a livery edition of its new large sedan.

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Google Announces New Nexus Devices

Google may have cancelled its high-profile event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy, but the company went on in announcing its latest Nexus-branded hardware. The two new Android-based gadgets, namely the Nexus 4 handset and Nexus 10 tablet, will become available on retail beginning November 13th. The Nexus 4, which was manufactured by LG, also functions as a game controller when connected wirelessly to a TV.

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Microsoft brings guest user account to Windows Phone 8 via Kid's Corner

Ever dreamed of having more than one user account on your smartphone. Microsoft's making that a reality with Kid's Corner for Windows Phone 8. If you're not a parent, don't let the name deceive you: this particular feature is great for both the tiny tots and all of your grown-up friends, as it allows you to choose which apps, games, music and videos show up when the device is in that particular mode. It's a feature that has strangely eluded the other major platforms, and it absolutely gives WP8 an edge for those concerned about youngsters (and potentially even colleagues) getting into trouble with your phone.







Engadget , Microsoft brings guest user account to Windows Phone 8 via Kid's Corner, Microsoft brings guest user account to Windows Phone 8 via Kid's Corner

Holy Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Tetris ported to a jack-o'-lantern (video)

What happens when you gut a pumpkin and replace its insides with heat-shrink tubing, solder, 128 LEDs, eight AA batteries, an Arduino board and clever programming. You get what self-proclaimed tinkerer Nathan Pryor calls "Pumpktris." Over the years we've seen the classic puzzle game Tetris ported to some amazing things, but a piece of fruit. Just in time for Halloween, this high-tech spin on the jack-o'-lantern features a fully playable Tetris game controlled from the pumpkin's joystick stem.

Engadget , Holy Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Tetris ported to a jack-o'-lantern (video), Holy Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Tetris ported to a jack-o'-lantern (video)

GTA 5 sees spring 2013 release date

Well, here we have it, right from the horse's mouth – Grand Theft Auto V (otherwise referred to as GTA 5) will be released on both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 worldwide when spring 2013 rolls around, according to Rockstar Games. Sometime in the middle of this month, an analyst did mention the possibility of an early 2013 rollout, and it is nice to hear Rockstar Games confirm such speculation.

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Take that linear algebra to go: Intel's 48-core chip targeting smartphones and tablets

Intel's taking its 48-core processor and applying it to a field beyond academia: the world of mobile electronics. The company this morning announced intentions to slip the 48-core bad boy into future tablets and smartphones (emphasis on future), with CTO Justin Rattner saying the mobile implementation could arrive "much sooner" than the 10-year window predicted by researchers. Aside from the thrilling world of linear algebra and fluid dynamics that the chipset is currently used for, Intel says it could offload processor-intensive functions across several cores, effectively speeding up various functions (say, video streaming).

Engadget , Take that linear algebra to go: Intel's 48-core chip targeting smartphones and tablets, Take that linear algebra to go: Intel's 48-core chip targeting smartphones and tablets

Steve Jobs' yacht Venus officially revealed to the public

Back in April this year, renowned designer Philippe Starck revealed that he was working on a revolutionary project for Apple, which was later revealed to be a project not for Apple, but for Apple's late co-founder, Steve Jobs. The project was for a yacht and for those who are curious as to how the final product might look like, the yacht, dubbed Venus, has officially been unveiled in the Netherlands. As expected from Philippe Starck and Steve Jobs, the design of the yacht is very clean, sleek and minimalist.

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Case Study: Maximizer CRM helps South African company The Recruiters Network launch its streamlined new business

BRACKNELL, UK – Customer Relationship Management specialist Maximizer Software has unveiled a new case study outlining how South African recruitment company The Recruiters Network (TRN) used its CRM platform to launch its new high-end consultancy.Working alongside Camsoft Solutions, Maximizer’s South African Certified Solutions Partner, The Recruitment Network implemented Maximizer CRM to meet its complex business needs. In addition to candidate registration functions, the system provides sales opportunity management, Outlook integration, scheduling and reporting features.

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ZTE U950 Tegra 3 Smartphone

The ZTE U950 is an affordable Android smartphone that is powered by a 1.3GHz Tegra 3 processor. Priced at 999 Yuan ($159), it features a 1GB RAM, a 4GB of internal memory, a 4.3-inch display and a 2,000mAh battery. The ZTE U950 also provides a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a VGA front-facing camera for video calls. The ZTE U950 uses the Google Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as its operating system.

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Charizard Nintendo 3DS XL Released In Japan

Nintendo will launch the Charizard-themed Nintendo 3DS XL in Japan on December 15, 2012. Unfortunately, the gadget is available only in Pokemon Center stores. It is also available in limited quantity. Priced at 18,900 Yen or around $237, the Charizard-themed Nintendo 3DS XL features Charizard's face and wings on the front and a brightly colored flame on the back.

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Microsoft's Sinofsky says Windows 8 PCs can undercut Apple's 'recreational' iPad mini

It just wouldn't be a major Apple launch if there wasn't a Microsoft executive calling out his old rival, would it. In a chat with AllThingsD, Windows division lead Steven Sinofsky has expressed doubts that Apple's iPad mini is really a cost-effective pick against the just-launched Windows 8. It's a $329 "recreational tablet" when there are work-ready Windows 8 laptops that cost $279, he says. He added that there are at least a few touchscreen Ultrabooks that could undercut the non-touch MacBook Air on price, and he ascribed the difference as much to "engineering" as the cost-cutting measures you'd expect.

Engadget , Microsoft's Sinofsky says Windows 8 PCs can undercut Apple's 'recreational' iPad mini, Microsoft's Sinofsky says Windows 8 PCs can undercut Apple's 'recreational' iPad mini

Harley-Davidson Museum opens tsunami motorcycle exhibit

Ikuo Yokoyama was just one man among hundreds of thousands of people directly affected by the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in 2011, but his name will likely resonate with motorcycle enthusiasts for some time. Yokoyama's 2004 Harley-Davidson FXSTB Softail Night Train was in a container box that was swept away during the tsunami in March 2011, and it washed up on the shore of British Columbia where it was discovered almost a year later. His motorcycle is now on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the exact same condition that it was found on the remote Canadian beach back in April.

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Kia under fire for 'likes for food' Facebook promo

Kia, like just about every other business, is trying hard to find its way in the ever-evolving world of social media. Some might say the Korean automaker is trying too hard, though, judging by responses to its new Facebook campaign. The initiative was born out of an attempt to build the company's Facebook likes, while at the same time raising money for charity with a program called "1 Like = 1Day Food for 1 Family.". Kia's Facebook campaign asked users to click on the social media site's ubiquitous thumbs-up "Like" button.

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International HTC One X receives Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update

It seems that the international version of the HTC One X will finally be on the receiving end of the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update. Yes, this is the quad-core processor powered One X that lacks LTE connectivity, and you will have to bear in mind that not all models of this smartphone will receive the update simultaneously, so you will just have to be patient. HTC works this way – they will release their operating system updates by region using the handset's CID (Customer ID) number. In a nutshell, handsets with a CID of htc_612, which are sold to carriers in Taiwan, ought to have started to receive the update since last Friday.

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Introducing Philips hue: the world's smartest LED bulb, marking a new era in home lighting

Available at Apple stores from October 30thEnables you to control light wirelessly, create and personalize light with an app on your smartphone or tabletAmsterdam, the Netherlands, – Building on its innovation capabilities, today Philips unveils hue, the world’s smartest web-enabled LED home lighting system. Philips hue signals a new era in home lighting both in the way we think about and experience light in our homes. It allows you to create and control the light using your smartphone or tablet.

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Sprint rolls out new 4G tablet data plans November 11th, likely just in time for new(er) iPad, iPad mini

As a carrier trailing Verizon and AT&T in terms of subscribers and now 4G coverage, Sprint has made it a habit to undercut the other two on value. While its upcoming tablet-specific data plans won't necessarily be cheaper, they do promise up to 20 percent more data for the same price and still do not require a contract. Sure to come in handy now that it's offering the fourth generation iPad and iPad mini on its network, they are 300MB/$14.99, 3GB/$34.99, 6GB/$49.99, or 12GB for $79.99.

Engadget , Sprint rolls out new 4G tablet data plans November 11th, likely just in time for new(er) iPad, iPad mini, Sprint rolls out new 4G tablet data plans November 11th, likely just in time for new(er) iPad, iPad mini

IIHS says booster seats are getting better, releases 2012 report

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has released its latest booster seat test results which show seat makers are more than ever designing better products. The agency looked at 17 booster seats newly introduced for 2012. All but two of those have been added to the list of Best Bet booster seats which now totals 47.



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Nintendo's Wii U expected to be sold at a loss

Back when Amazon's Kindle Fire Android tablet was first released, many wondered how Amazon could offer the tablet at such a low price. It was later revealed that Amazon was actually making a loss on every tablet sold, and it looks like Nintendo will be following in Amazon's footsteps with the Wii U. According to a Nintendo executive, the company is expected to make a loss on every Wii U sold although they declined to mention exactly how much they will be losing on each unit.

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Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport (video)

Getting Intimate With The Supercar On A 479-Mile Road Trip. It's nearly impossible to secure seat time in a Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport. Not only are they hard to find (production volume in the low hundreds makes the supercar as rare as active members of the Right Said Fred fan club), but the $2 million sticker price dissuades most owners from handing over their sacred keys.










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