Android 3.1 Update Finally Available for Logitech Revue with Google TV

It's been promised for a while, but the software update is finally ready for the Logitech Revue with Google TV.  It's rolling out in phases, so your unit should receive the update soon, if it hasn't already.  The Android 3.1 update gives the Revue access to the Android Market, where you'll be able to purchase apps for the Revue.

The Gadgeteer, Android 3.1 Update Finally Available for Logitech Revue with Google TV

HP to contribute webOS to the open source community

The long silence regarding webOS has been broken but in a different way than what most people expected. Instead of shutting down the project once and for all, HP has announced that they will be contributing webOS to the open source community. This means that HP will make the underlying source code of the OS available to developers under an open source license. You can take it, customize it and use it for free as long as you give back to the open source community. This is similar to the way Linux and Android operate.

GSM Arena, HP to contribute webOS to the open source community

Nokia Lumia 710 now shipping, global rollout slated for ‘coming weeks'

It's been a few months coming, but today, Nokia announced that its Lumia 710 handset has finally hit store shelves in Taiwan, ahead of its broader international release.

2DayBlog.com, Nokia Lumia 710 now shipping, global rollout slated for ‘coming weeks'

Motorola Xoom 3G finally gets updated to Android 3.2 in Europe

In November, Wi-Fi-only Motorola Xoom tablets sold in Europe got their update to Android 3.2 Honeycomb. And now it's finally the 3G-enabled version's turn. That's right, if you own a 3G-capable Xoom in Europe, the Android 3.2 update is on its way.

Unwired View, Motorola Xoom 3G finally gets updated to Android 3.2 in Europe

HP CEO confirms new webOS hardware on the way, tablets possible

. HP announced on Friday that it will open-source its webOS mobile operating system, which once upon a time powered smartphones and a single tablet. Even though the company said quite some time ago that it was killing off it webOS hardware efforts, HP CEO Meg Whitman said in an interview with The Verge on Friday that HP plans to create new webOS-based devices in the future. “The answer to that is yes but what I can't tell you is whether that will be in 2012 or not,” Whitman said when asked about the potential for new hardware.

Boy Genius Report, HP CEO confirms new webOS hardware on the way, tablets possible

Federal domain seizure raises new concerns over online censorship

Acting within their rights, Dajaz1's owners filed a request for return, and were reportedly told that the forfeiture process would soon get underway. When the 90-day deadline came and went without any movement, the site's lawyer, Andrew B. Bridges, reached out to the government for explanation. In response, the feds said they had received an extension from the court, but refused to provide evidence of this extension, claiming that the court order and motion papers were filed under seal. The documents, they replied, could not be disclosed, even in redacted form.

Engadget, Federal domain seizure raises new concerns over online censorship

Macro Cell Lens Band – Stretches the Imagination

Photojojo stretches the capability of your camera phone with the Macro Cell Lens Band .  The simple sturdy band with built-in macro lens works with any mobile phone.  When not in use it can be worn around the wrist for instant access.  Maybe they'll release a tele- and wide-angle as well.

The Gadgeteer, Macro Cell Lens Band â€" Stretches the Imagination

Xbox LIVE Gold is free this weekend

If you've got an Xbox 360, and you've always wondered what it is like to have an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription, you're in luck. Microsoft will be giving all Xbox users a taste of Xbox LIVE Gold for free this weekend. I guess in conjunction with the dashboard update that was released earlier this week, they want everybody to experience the full benefits of what a premium account can give in hopes of roping them in for good. In addition to free Xbox LIVE Gold this weekend, Zune Video will also be offering film deals and free content this weekend.

Ubergizmo, Xbox LIVE Gold is free this weekend

Is Verizon's Galaxy Nexus Domain Weirdness a Sign of Things to Come or Just an Error?

So a few of our readers have noticed something very odd. The URL vzw.com/galaxynexus used to redirect to the sign-up page where you’d request more information via email when the device becomes available. Today, the URL points to shop.verizonwireless.com with a page ID of “Samsung Nexus”. Unfortunately, that page is about as blank as the expression on a customer service rep’s face when asked about the device’s true launch date.

Android Phone, Is Verizon's Galaxy Nexus Domain Weirdness a Sign of Things to Come or Just an Error?

TomTom looks to shed ten-percent of workforce in restructuring effort

We have some sad news to report out of Holland today. TomTom has announced that it will release nearly ten-percent of its employees as the company works to reorganize and move away from the personal navigation device market. The struggling firm previously stated that it would trim €50 million from its annual operations budget, and many of TomTom's employees will now face the ramifications of this effort. Moving forward, the company will focus primarily on in-dash navigation equipment that's pre-installed by automotive manufacturers, along with fleet management for delivery companies.

Engadget, TomTom looks to shed ten-percent of workforce in restructuring effort

Samsung To Unveil 11.6-inch Tablet With 25601600 Resolution Early Next Year [Rumor]

BGR is reporting that one of their “trusted” sources has revealed to them an Android tablet of mythological proportions that will be most likely be unveiled at Mobile World Congress in February. This unicorn device will feature an 11.6-inch — ready for this. — 2560×1600 resolution display (that's higher than 1080p) and feature a 16:10 aspect ratio. If 11.6-inches sounds way too big, the source mentioned that only the bezel would be shrinking for the most part, with the device size remaining largely the same as current 10.1-inch tablets.
Alright, now for the fun stuff: internals.

Android Phone, Samsung To Unveil 11.6-inch Tablet With 25601600 Resolution Early Next Year [Rumor]

Microsoft unveils official Xbox LIVE iOS app

. Microsoft recently unveiled an official Xbox LIVE application for iOS devices, including the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The application allows users to view and change Xbox avatars, send Xbox LIVE friends messages or compare achievements, learn about new games and more. Prior to Wednesday, Microsoft had only offered an official Xbox LIVE application to its Windows Phone users, so we're a bit surprised (and pleased) to see the company spread the love to iOS. There's no word if an Android application is in the works.

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Resistance 3′s Brutality Pack Trailer

Check out the latest trailer from Resistance 3′s newly released DLC ‘Brutality Pack'. For your info, this add-on content is available exclusively for PlayStation 3 for $3.99.



TechFresh, Resistance 3′s Brutality Pack Trailer

More Apple Campus 2 details revealed

A few months ago, details and renders of the Apple Campus 2 surfaced online, and recently, more details about the upcoming building have been revealed.  We now have new renders of the building, showing off a dark-colored roof with photo-voltaic solar panels - it looks like Apple will be going green with the Campus 2 as well. Shots of the corporate auditorium, additional parking and jogging path have turned up as well, and it looks like Apple now wants an additional fitness center which will take up 20,000 square feet more than its original proposal.

Ubergizmo, More Apple Campus 2 details revealed

More than a million mobile apps now available across major platforms

. More than one million mobile applications are now available across the top-four mobile platforms according to analytics company Mobilewalla. The firm said recently that it anticipated the million-app threshold would likely be crossed this week, and as of Thursday the total number of available apps in Apple's iOS App Store, Google's Android Market, RIM's BlackBerry App World and Microsoft's Windows Marketplace totals 1,001,219 combined. The iOS App Store is home to 597,253 mobile apps according to Mobilewalla, and the Android Market now holds 324,003 apps.

Boy Genius Report, More than a million mobile apps now available across major platforms

Brinno PeepHole Viewer PHV1330 Review

Knock knock!  Who's there?  Now you'll know with the PeepHole Viewer PHV1330 from Brinno, which records images outside your door onto a microSD card and has a 3″ LCD display on the inside for your viewing. Regular peepholes are great, with a few shortcomings:  You have to be the right height to use them for one thing, and you don't have a record of who comes to the door.  Brinno's PeepHole Viewer solves those issues. And if the intruder has a floating head and knife, you'll know for sure.

Box contents. Batteries included.

MicroSD card (not included) goes under a rubber flap.

Controls on the right side.










The Gadgeteer, Brinno PeepHole Viewer PHV1330 Review

U.S. auto industry makes the cover of Time

Time magazine has given the American auto industry the honor of a cover story in the newest issue slated to hit newsstands on December 9. More specifically, the publication has taken a closer look at how Chrysler managed to go from Dead On Arrival to enjoying sales that are up 23 percent compared to the third quarter of 2010. The company is expected to see sales of $55 billion in 2011. Talk about a turnaround.

Autoblog, U.S. auto industry makes the cover of Time

Onlive Now Playable in iOS and Android Devices

Onlive has launched a mobile app that enables gamers to play console-based titles on many current Android devices as well as the iPad. You can choose from over 200 popular and critically-acclaimed video games including Assasin's Creed Revelations, L.A. Noire, and Defense Grid, which are then streamed efficiently. The Onlive mobile app comes with a user interface that is similar to the company's original MicroConsole. All the games that can be played on the traditional system can also be played with a tablet or smartphone.

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SharetheMatch: Andy Gray joins football's new crowd powered social network

Dedicated, global social media app & website for football fansCrowd sourced content & match updates for every club in every major league worldwideUpload pictures & videos, follow friends, comment live on the gameLondon, 8th December Sharethematch, is proud to announce that Andy Gray is joining the new social network for football. Quote from Andy“The app is great. Immediately I saw the potential, it looked like a Facebook for football. I can interact direct with fans and comment with words, photos and video on any game, anywhere in the world”.

Press Release Distribution, SharetheMatch: Andy Gray joins football's new crowd powered social network

Instagram on the way to Android

Instagram, one of the most popular photography apps available for iOS devices, might be making its way over to Android in the near future (finally). Instagram's CEO, Kevin Systrom, spoke at LeWeb '11 today, and at the event he mentioned that two people on the team (there are only 10 people working in Instagram) are working on the Android version of the app. While no specific timeline was mentioned, this is the first time he's acknowledged that his team are working on it, so it should be on the way.

Ubergizmo, Instagram on the way to Android

INuke Boom, The Biggest, BAddest, Expensive-est iPhone Speaker

The iNuke Boom will shake shake shake the room. The most shameful part of Behringer's iNuke Boom press release is that it shows the huge iPhone dock out of context, with almost no sense of scale. To really understand just how big is is this speaker you need to see it alongside people.
But if you squint just so, you can make out the speck that sits on top of this 8 x 4-foot monster. That tiny dot is an iPhone.

Sold under its new Eurosound brand, the high-end speaker is huge in every way. The box weighs in at a mosh-pit-crushing 700 pounds, or 318 kilos, and pumps out a deafening 10,000 watts.

Gadget Lab, INuke Boom, The Biggest, BAddest, Expensive-est iPhone Speaker

Facebook For Android Updated To V1.8, Now Available For Download!

In an announcement on the blog and on the Facebook for Android page, the company unfolded the details of the new release. The update promises a UI design overhaul, better photos, messages and easier navigation on the go. Head past the break to download Facebook for Android 1.8. We've also included some fine details on what's new in the latest release.

In a gist, the updated app enables 2X faster laoding of photos and albums on the go.


Technology Nerd, Facebook For Android Updated To V1.8, Now Available For Download!

ICS-based CyanogenMod 9: it's on track, but not for everybody

The CM9 customization for Android 4.0 has only been in the works since mid-November and already its canny creators claim to have it running on a number of devices. They say they're making the quickest progress with OMAP4, MSM8660x7×30 and Exynos-based handsets, so if you own of those you should find yourself at the top of the queue. Despite difficulties with totally new camera and graphics drivers in ICS, there should eventually be support for all CM7-compatible models going back to phones like the Nexus One, as well as the Tegra 2-powered Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Asus Transformer.

2DayBlog.com, ICS-based CyanogenMod 9: it's on track, but not for everybody

Logitech deploys Google TV update to Revue

. Logitech on Wednesday announced that it's rolling out the latest Google TV software to its Revue Google TV product. “Some of the key developments include more entertainment choices such as access to Android Market; faster and more comprehensive search and browse capabilities; a simplified user interface, and improvements to the Logitech Media Player,” Logitech's vice president and general manager of the digital home group, Ashish Arora explained. The Revue has largely been considered a failure for Logitech.

Boy Genius Report, Logitech deploys Google TV update to Revue

DS Unlocked offers panacea for gaming PC headaches

The world's population currently stands at 7 billion plus as of this year, and it goes without saying that unless something catastrophic happens, the figure is going to continue to climb exponentially. Having said that, game designers have many aspects to approach their games from, especially when it comes to the difficulty level and complexity within a game's environment, not to mention its mechanics and physics. As we all know, you cannot please everyone, but you try to please most people in order to maximize your target audience.

Ubergizmo, DS Unlocked offers panacea for gaming PC headaches

Android's history detailed

If you're a curious Android user, or you're just someone who is keen to find out more about the operating system that has taken the mobile world by storm - the folks over at The Verge have written up a very in-depth and interesting article about Android. Called “A visual history of Android”, the post details everything about the operating system - from its early beginnings all the way to the latest version of the operating system. For example did you know that the first version of Android to have an on-screen keyboard was version 1.5 aka Cupcake.

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Kindle Fire gets unofficial Ice Cream Sandwich port, mixes temperature metaphors

Kindle Fire owners are becoming increasingly spoilt for choice when it comes to developmental OS releases. Sidling up alongside CyanogenMod 7, Android's latest and greatest version has made an appearance: the Ice Cream Sandwich is on Fire. XDA-Developers forum member g1011999 has been kind enough to offer up the shot you see above, with the promise of a kernel release in the near future. As is often the case with these works in progress, it's not perfect just yet.

Engadget, Kindle Fire gets unofficial Ice Cream Sandwich port, mixes temperature metaphors

Next-Gen BlackBerry OS Is Now BlackBerry OS 10, Officially!

The announcement came via its official Twitter account after the United States Federal Court denied RIM from using the BBX trademark for its next-gen OS forcing RIM to opt for something else, which as we know now, is the BlackBerry 10 OS moniker. The BBX trademark is already used by a firm called BASIS for its software, and therefore cannot be used by RIM in anyway for its next mobile OS platform. Poor boy, RIM but anyway, they finally have a name that seems to be put to use certainly.


Technology Nerd, Next-Gen BlackBerry OS Is Now BlackBerry OS 10, Officially!

Body sharing robot lets you transcend space

Ever looked at your schedule and thought to yourself, wondering just how the heck are you going to manage being in two different places at the same time. Well, you can now do so in a sense, thanks to a body sharing telepresence robot that was developed by Dzmitry Tsetserukou of Toyohashi University of Technology in Japan, where his team will be able to receive information concerning the robot's body to experience another location remotely. According to Tsetserukou, “It's like body-to-body telepresence.”.

Ubergizmo, Body sharing robot lets you transcend space

Microsoft “beaming” file transfers to make a comeback?

Back in 2006, if you had a Zune 30 portable media player, you would probably remember the “squirting” feature which let you share tracks with your friends as long as you were connected to WiFi and within 30 feet of each other. Well, it looks like Microsoft will be bringing that technology back in the future - if rumors turn out to be true. According to a well known tipster, MS_nerd - Microsoft will be bringing back the feature to Windows Phone, Windows 8 and the Xbox in the future.



Ubergizmo, Microsoft “beaming” file transfers to make a comeback?

Griffin GuitarConnect Pro Pipes Digital Signal to iPad

Griffin's guitar adapter feeds a digital signal into your iPhone or iPad. Running an analog signal from your guitar to your iPad is fine, but the crackles and pops that come along with it aren't. Griffin's new GuitarConnect Pro fixes this by putting an analog to digital converter into the widget, and piping the result direct into the dock connector.
Thus, you can feed your guitar straight into any Core Audio app, from virtual guitar pedals to Apple's own opus, GarageBand.

The little gadget has a standard quarter-inch jack socket for the guitar cable, and a short output cable with the familiar 30-pin plug on the end.

Gadget Lab, Griffin GuitarConnect Pro Pipes Digital Signal to iPad

Host Europe Partners with Website Builder BaseKit

London, 7th December 2011: BaseKit, the website builder platform, launched a strategic partnership with one of the biggest hosting companies in Germany, Host Europe. BaseKit’s leading website builder will be made available to all Host Europe customers. Host Europe, who are part of the Host Europe Group, have been doing site builder analyses for quite a while now. Patrick Pulvermüller, Managing Director Host Europe GmbH, explains why they’ve chosen BaseKit to partner up with: “We were looking for a premium website builder and BaseKit does the job perfectly.

Press Release Distribution, Host Europe Partners with Website Builder BaseKit

Seagate now shipping 2nd-Gen Solid State Hybrid Drive

Monday Seagate said that it began shipping its second-generation 2.5-inch solid-state hybrid drive, the Momentus XT, deeming it as the company's fastest drive ever for personal laptop computers. That's because it comes equipped with double the NAND flash than what was available on the first-generation drive, now packing 8 GB of Single Level Cell NAND. Seagate also cranked up the disk capacity to 750 GB while keeping the drive's pricetag hovering at a not-too-shabby $245 USD.

2DayBlog.com, Seagate now shipping 2nd-Gen Solid State Hybrid Drive

BlackBerry PlayBook update disables dingleberry root

Remember the BlackBerry PlayBook root method that was discovered last week. RIM announced that it would be investigating the exploit and releasing a patch to close the hole. Well, it seems like RIM has kept to its word and true enough - the hole which dingleberry uses to gain root access has been closed by the latest update that has been issued to the PlayBook. It looks like the short-lived root method will have to find another way now to gain super user permissions on the QNX tablet.
However, it's been reported that you can always downgrade to an older version of the PlayBook OS to root it, or just not update the tablet to keep root.

Ubergizmo, BlackBerry PlayBook update disables dingleberry root

Air-Free Concept tyres from Bridgestone

We all know that there is this thing called run-flat tyres, where they are a standard issue feature on expensive vehicles such as BMWs, but replacing them can be quite a pain on your wallet. Then again, it should not matter – after all, if you are rich enough to afford such a pricey marque, what is a little bit more money when it comes to its maintenance. Bridgestone's latest Air-Free concept is a new kind of tyre technology what will rely on a thermoplastic resin that will replace air as it's support structure. It makes sense then, that without any air in such tyres, punctures will end up being a thing of the past.

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FCC grants radio spectrum to muscle-stimulating wireless devices for paralysis patients

The medical community is all smiles today, because the FCC has decided to allocate a chunk of radio spectrum for potentially life-altering wireless devices. Designed for stroke patients and those suffering from brain or spinal cord injuries, these so-called medical micropower networks (MMN) use a set of implanted electrodes and a wearable wireless controller to stimulate the muscles of a paralyzed user.

Engadget, FCC grants radio spectrum to muscle-stimulating wireless devices for paralysis patients

Chinese firm to receive compensation after Apple trademark lawsuit over iPad is denied

Apple is currently facing a problem with selling its iPad in the mainland of China. This is due to the fact that a tech company called Proview Technology in China currently owns the trademark iPad in China. Proview Technology in Shenzhen is a subsidiary to Hong Kong Proview International Holdings Limited. Proview also has a location in Taipei which was the branch that registered the iPad name in numerous countries and regions back in 2000. Proview Shenzhen registered the trademark back in 2001.

Unwired View, Chinese firm to receive compensation after Apple trademark lawsuit over iPad is denied

Consumer Reports: Verizon has highest satisfaction rate among major US carriers, AT&T is lowest

It's annual satisfaction survey time for Consumer Reports, and the magazine has a few results to share in anticipation of next month's issue. It appears that regional provider Consumer Cellular topped the charts - the survey rated scores from 66,000 online subscribers - though Verizon was ranked the highest out of the four major players for the second year in a row, followed closely by Sprint and T-Mobile. According to the survey, the latter company was still "significantly better" than last-place AT&T. The full results will be published in the January 2012 issue.

Engadget, Consumer Reports: Verizon has highest satisfaction rate among major US carriers, AT&T is lowest

Cowon R7 Full HD Super PMP

The new Cowon R7 is claimed as the Full HD Super PMP. Powered by the Microsoft Windows CE 6.0 OS, the gadget features a 7-inch (800x480) display, a microSDHC card slot (up to 64GB) and an HDMI output. The Cowon R7 supports most of famous multimedia file formats such as MKV, TS, 3GP, APE, Musepack, Wavpack and True Audio. Its rechargeable battery offers up to 65-hour of non-stop audio playback or up to 10-hour for video playback.

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ZOMM Wireless Leash Plus keeps your iPhone safe

We've covered the ZOMM Wireless Leash in the past and now its creators have come up with a new version called the Wireless Leash Plus. In case you're unfamiliar with the wireless leash, it's basically a Bluetooth device that pairs up with your mobile device and does nothing - until the connection between the two devices have been severed. This will cause the Wireless Leash to vibrate, flash, and sound an alarm to get your attention - which at this point you'll realize if you left your phone/tablet at the place you just left, or if it has been stolen from you.

Ubergizmo, ZOMM Wireless Leash Plus keeps your iPhone safe

Android Market Hits 10 Billion Downloads

You know the “10 Billion Promo” that we spotted in the Android Market earlier today. As we speculated, the offer of premium apps and games at a discounted rated of $0.10 is in celebration of the 10 billion download milestone. The achievement was reached over the weekend as downloads have reached a rate of one billion per month. For the next ten days a new set of ten cent Android apps will be featured in the Android Market.

Android Phone, Android Market Hits 10 Billion Downloads