Delta Confirms It Will Give Surface 2 Tablets To 11,000 Pilots

A few days back we picked up on a report which claimed that Delta pilots will be equipped with Microsoft's new Surface 2 tablets. It should be noted that back in 2011 the airline ran an Electronic Flight Bag program under which its pilots were provided with iPads to use instead of the traditional paper based flight bags. The report claimed that Delta would instead opt for the Surface 2, despite the fact that iPads are already being widely used both in the cabin and in the cockpits as well by various airlines. Delta has confirmed today that it is going to equip 11,000 of its pilots with Microsoft's latest tablet.

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Allegedly Leaked NTT DoCoMo Catalog Lists Xperia Z1 F Specs

Over the last few months we've consistently heard rumors that perhaps Sony might offer a “mini” variant of its Xperia z1 a.k.a Honami smartphone. There have been a couple of leaks as well which point towards this possibility. A NTT DoCoMo catalog has alleged leaked which details the specifications of a smartphone called Xperia Z1 F. From the looks of it, this particular smartphone seems to be the much rumored Honami Mini, or the Sony Xperia Z1 Mini.
It has already been rumored that the Xperia Z1′s mini version will be different from the likes of Galaxy S4 Mini and HTC One Mini.

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Honda previews next-gen JDM Odyssey minivan

Some automakers market the same cars around the world, while others offer different models – even under the same nameplate – for different markets. We're thinking of cars like the Volkswagen Passat or the previous Mazda6. Honda's been known to do so as well, with models like the Accord and Odyssey, which are completely different in North America than they are in other parts of the world. Now Honda has provided the first glimpse at the Odyssey minivan it offers for the Japanese Domestic Market (as well as Europe and other parts of the world).

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Land Rover driver caught on video mowing down NYC motorcyclists

Video has emerged of an altercation between the driver of a Land Rover Range Rover Sport and a large group of motorcyclists. The incident, which occurred yesterday afternoon in New York City, looks to have been started when the Land Rover driver bumped one of the motorcyclists (it's difficult to tell from the video whose fault this was). The incident momentarily brought traffic to a standstill, but escalated anew when the SUV driver ran down a number of riders while attempting to leave the scene.

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Japan still loves vending machines, so Google made one for Google Play downloads

There's been a bit of a strange infatuation with vending machines over in Japan over the years, with the big boxes spitting out everything from noodles to beer, and everything in between. Now, Google is looking to capitalize on that trend by offering a vending machine of their own. The company has launched the first ever Google Play vending machine. No, it doesn't hold Nexus devices. In fact, it doesn't hold any physical items for purchase. Instead, customers can use the vending machine to discover new apps, and download them right there using NFC-enabled phones.

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m2fx launches new Plenum PV range of pushable fiber products

Innovative plenum cables and microducts designed specifically to meet US National Electrical CodeNew York, 30 September 2013: m2fx, the inventors and producers of the world-leading range of patented Miniflex™ fiber cables, today launched its new Plenum PV range of fiber cables and microducts. The innovative new Miniflex Plenum PV range enables the safe deployment of fiber optic cables within the airway/plenum spaces of buildings, providing a tough, lightweight, flexible and easy to install solution.

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Lenovo Vibe Z with 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 goes official

After announcing the Lenovo Vibe X at IFA 2013, the company has added a second member to the Vibe family dubbed Vibe Z. The Lenovo Vibe Z was previously known as K910 and sports a metal body and a design similar to the Vibe X, which the company hopes to appeal to the younger demographic outside China. The Lenovo Vibe Z sports a 5.5" display of 1080p resolution. The phone is powered by the a 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset, 2GB of RAM and Adreno 330 GPU.


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Deadfall Adventures CGI trailer

Here we have a new CGI trailer from Nordic Games' upcoming Deadfall Adventures title. Just a bit of info, this first-person action adventure video game will hit PC and Xbox 360 on November 15th, and will be available as both a Collector's Edition and Standard Edition.

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Microsoft Surface 2: The One Device For Everything In Your Life [Video]!

To put it simply, it's not just a tablet. It lets you run apps side-by-side, create and edit Microsoft Office documents, browse the web, indulge into serious gaming and do almost everything you'd otherwise do on a PC. No wonder why Microsoft calls it 'the one device...for everything in your life'.



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Colorful Nokia Asha 502 leaks out in a press image

A week after the Nokia Asha 500 emerged, another member of the Finnish manufacturer also made an unscheduled appearance. The Nokia Asha 502 leaked out in a press image, showcasing is attractively designed body in six different colors. Unsurprisingly, the Nokia Asha 502 looks a lot like the Asha 500. The 502 however sports a camera with an LED flash. The Nokia Asha 500 has to do without one.

ThereÂ's no word on the specs of the Nokia Asha 502. Dual-SIM functionality and Wi-Fi are unsurprisingly present.

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Porsche Boxster/Cayman GTS, Macan, 911 Targa details leaked

The folks over at Jalopnik have published some rather interesting images from what looks to be a presentation held inside Porsche's North American headquarters in Atlanta, GA. What these leaked photos reveal is pretty significant – details about several of the brand's upcoming launches, including GTS versions of the Boxster and Cayman, a new 911 Targa, and information about the Macan crossover that will debut at this year's Los Angeles Auto Show. Of course, none of this information has been officially verified, but it all looks and sounds pretty believable to us. So, let's dig in.


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Happy Birthday Google, You Are The Best Thing To Happen To Internet!

At sweet sixteen, Google is a different thing for different people. For about 80% of the internet users, it's the oldest way to check if their internet connection is up, for the rest of them which is still a colossal number considering the uncountable ways in Google solves their problems, it is a life saver. Firing up Google.com now will bring you a Google Doodle that's been made available to mark Google's birthday.


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Television 2025: New report from IDATE on the future of TV

Live TV vs. on demand viewing: what does tomorrow’s world have in store for broadcasting?Montpellier, 26 September 2013 – IDATE has released the latest edition of its report devoted to the future of TV, and to video distribution as a whole. Supported by its latest research, IDATE indicates a tipping point in TV industry evolution, predicting changes in viewer behaviour and evolving business models, as the new industry player hierarchy is now taking shape.

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Hyundai, BMW in plant talks with Mexican officials

BMW and Hyundai may be joining the rush for the border that has already seen Nissan, Honda and Mazda begin factory construction in Mexico, while Ford and General Motors have both made significant investments in their Mexican facilities. BMW's interest in Mexico has been apparent for some time, and while we'd heard grumblings about Hyundai's move into Latin America some time ago, the last we heard about it was in 2009.

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Ark Nova Music Concert Hall Is An Inflatable Building

The folks over in Japan do come up with some of the more stunning inventions from time to time. In fact, it was just earlier this morning that we talked about a robot which was specially programmed to pick ripe strawberries, allowing farmers to take a break and let the robot do the job – and it has even been touted to offer up to a 67% higher level of efficiency, now how about that. This time around, we have word that a music hall does not need to take years to build, but rather, it can be inflated. This is what the Ark Nova classical music concert hall is all about.

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Xbox Fitness Pass Revealed, Lets You Train With Celebrity Trainers

When it comes to getting fit, it really is all about discipline and willpower, although for some they need external motivation and someone to push them, which is where personal trainers and home training videos come in. Well if you're looking to train with some of the best, Microsoft might have something for you in the form of an Xbox Fitness Pass. The article about the pass has since been pulled from the Xbox page, suggesting that it went up a little earlier than expected, but not before the internet managed to grab all of its contents before it was taken offline.

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Sony Rumored To Introduce "PRO Service" For Photographers

There is a lot of competition these days in the camera industry, what with companies such as Sony, Nikon, Canon, Olympus, Pentax, and etc. all fighting for market share and control. While having great products is one way to attract customers over to your side of the fence, great customer service is another one. After all no one likes the idea of having bad after-sales support right after dropping few thousand on new cameras and lenses, right.

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Gun Box Helps Stow Away Your Firearms Safely

I know that there is this huge debate going on right now (and has been for quite some time already) concerning guns and gun control laws, but this is not what we are here to talk about today. For those of you who own firearms, you know how dangerous it can be if it falls into the wrong hands. Perhaps it is time you forget about the drawer by your bedside table, and rely on the Gun Box to keep your trusty firearm.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition Available October 10

Many of you probably focused on the Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear during Samsung's big unveiling earlier this month, but for those who enjoy their tablets, the new Galaxy Note 10.1 looks to be quite the 10-inch tablet based from our initial impressions. If you read our hands-on story of the Galaxy Note 10.1 and wondered when you can get your 10-inch loving mitts all over the tablet, you won't have to wait long as Samsung has just announced it'll be available across major retailers starting on October 10. The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will be made available for pre-order starting at 12:00 a.m.

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Google Play Books Hit Other Countries In Asia

Google Play Books did arrive in India recently, and it did seem as though that particular occasion was a precursor to what is to come – a love affair of Google Books with the rest of Asia. Other than India, there are another eight more new locations in the region that will allow folks to enjoy the wonders of Google Play Books on their compatible Android-powered devices, and these would be Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Taiwan and Hong Kong.

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Ford updates Power Stroke diesel V8, strengthens F-450, tweaks King Ranch

Ford is giving its F-Series Super Duty trucks some upgrades for 2015, and we're happy to say that one of them is an improved Power Stroke diesel V8. Also, Ford is strengthening the top-of-the-line F-450 to handle more abuse. And if wild west-style luxury is your thing, the automaker has performed minor cosmetic updates to its King Ranch Edition trucks, as well. The turbocharged 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 is currently rated at 400 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque, and Ford only tells us the new and improved Power Stroke can "produce power beyond today's" engine.

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T-Mobile Will No Longer Offer BlackBerry Devices In Their Stores

Earlier this month it was rumored that T-Mobile was thinking about removing BlackBerry devices from their retail stores due to poor sales. As it turns out the rumor was true after all as BlackBerry has since confirmed to Reuters that they will no longer be offering BlackBerry devices via their retail stores in the future. According to David Carey, the executive vice president for corporate services at T-Mobile, he claims that "keeping stock in the retail distribution system was inefficient" as BlackBerry devices weren't exactly in high demand.

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Lamborghini CEO says Urus headed to production

It's only a matter of time before Lamborghini is cleared to start producing the Urus sport utility vehicle, and, according to CEO Stephan Winkelmann, that time is expected to be soon, The Detroit News reports. "We're going low profile now," Winkelmann says. "I can't tell you much on details now, but when we get close to the launch, we will have more." The CEO reportedly said earlier this year that the Urus would start production in 2017, which was backed up by earlier statements made by parent company Audi's CEO, Rupert Stadler, who told Autocar, "Lamborghini has to do it.

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Sony's QX100 and QX10 lens cameras now available online and selling out fast

When Sony announced their all new QX100 and QX10 lens cameras, it seems that many of you were smelling what they were cooking. So much in fact that the lens cameras have already begun selling out online. Jumping onto Amazon, you'll find that the higher-end QX100 model — the one packing the same sensor as found on the Sony RX100MII — has completely sold out.

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New PS4 User Interface Screenshots Leaves Nothing To The Imagination

The PlayStation 4 is going to be released on November 15 in the U.S. with the U.K. getting the next-generation console just a few weeks later on November 29, which leaves us with around two months to go until the precious is in our homes. We've seen images and videos of the PlayStation 4 interface, and today, Sony released some brand-spanking new screenshots of the console's user interface.
PlayStation Europe's community manager Chris Owen tweeted a total of 12 new screenshots of different portions of the PlayStation 4′s user interface.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear now available

Samsung's big IFA 2013 announcements – the Galaxy Note 3 phablet and the Galaxy Gear smartwatch – are already on sale and some early-bird customers in the Netherlands already have them in (or on) their hands. In the Netherlands, an unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (the N9005 with Snapdragon 800, LTE and 2160p UHD video capture) will set you back €600 unlocked for either the Black and White version. If you want it on contract, you can have it on Tele2 for €150 upfront and €38 a month or T-Mobile for €163 and €43 a month. Vodafone has it at €205 and €44 a month.


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Amazon debuts Kindle Fire HDX 7- and 8.9-inch tablets, we go hands-on

The slate, like its predecessor, comes in 7- and 8.9-inch configurations - this time out sporting much higher resolutions, at 323 ppi (1,920 x 1,200) and 339 ppi (2,560 x 1,600), respectively. Compare that to 221 and 254 ppi for their predecessors and 264 ppi on the iPad 3; quite brilliant in conference room lighting. For by-the-pool readers, there's also a dynamic image contrast feature, which one exec pulled out a flashlight to demo. The feature works by shifting the display's contrast, rather than brightness, to compensate for external changes in lighting.






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iWork Causing Blue Screen Of Death For Some iOS Users

We're sure there are many iOS users out there who were pretty pleased when Apple announced that the iWork apps would be free for download with new iOS device purchases, presumably to make iOS devices better for productivity which is one of the arguments Microsoft is using to make their Surface tablets more appealing. In any case it seems that there are several iOS users who have complained that the apps are giving them the "blue screen of death", basically crashing their devices and in some cases even forcing the handset to reboot which we can only imagine to be very annoying.

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Android 4.4 KitKat will be released in October according to Nestle's Kit Kat page

We've seen the Nexus 5 in so many leaks, it's becoming hard to keep count. From Google accidentally capturing the device in their KitKat reveal video, to uncovered FCC filings, and even the device getting pictured in a bar — where hasn't the Nexus 5 popped up is probably a better question. As far as release date and timing, there's been rumors floating around the ‘nets that Google could be planning to unveil the Nexus 5 as early as October and with that, the next version of Android 4.4 KitKat in the process.

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Mouse Computer NEXTGEAR-NOTE i530BA1-NYO 15.6-Inch Gaming Notebook

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of ‘Ambition Online Nobunaga' online-RPG video game, Mouse Computer will launch a new gaming notebook called the NEXTGEAR-NOTE i530BA1-NYO. Featuring the original design of ‘Ambition Online Nobunaga' on the top plate, this Ambition Online Nobunaga certified gaming PC is packed with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 1.60GHz Intel Core i5-4200M processor, an Intel HM86 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 750M 2GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS.

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Apple Patent Reveals Swype-like Keyboard For iOS Devices

Android users are probably familiar with the Swype keyboard which basically allows users to type on their phones just by swiping (or "swyping") between characters versus pecking at individual letters one at a time. In fact one iOS developer has event attempted to port Swype onto iOS devices although it didn't exactly take off. However it seems that Apple did think about keyboard alternatives back in the day, and thanks to a recent patent that was published, it looks like Apple's idea was pretty similar to Swype.

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Microsoft Surface 2: Thinner, Lighter & More Powerful!

With a 10.6-inch capacitive touch display, a reinvented kickback stand which now offers more comfortable orientation angles, improvised cameras with support for better low-light photography, the Surface 2 Windows 8 tablet is aimed at customers looking for Windows familiarity in an OS designed especially for tablets. The Surface 2 specs are a little shy as compared to the Surface 2 Pro specs we've seen earlier. Although, that is still a significant departure from the original offing especially considering the  improved processing power, enhanced graphics and wads of new features and improvements it is blessed with.


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Apple Refunds Customers Over "Breaking Bad" Drama

Earlier this month there was a bit of drama regarding Apple and the television show Breaking Bad, whereby one iTunes user sued Apple for false advertising where they had to basically pay twice to watch the last season of the television series. This is because of the way the show has been structured, with season 5 being broken into two parts, and because of this, Apple decided to sell both parts as two separate seasons.

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Android Mini PC review

I am what is considered a “cord cutter”.  I've decided to not to pay to watch traditional TV via a cable or satellite TV provider. Instead, I read and/or watch my news on my computer, phone or tablet via subscriptions to YouTube channels, Netflix, and various online services.  I  recently got to review a popular type of Android device, an Android Mini PC by GearZap.  I previously owned an older version of a similar Android TV stick, and was excited to get a chance to review a newer model with more features.










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