Smartphone Controlled Desk Pet Tankbots

With smartphones getting more popular, more and more people are trying to find other uses for it. No longer are they just used to call, send messages or go online anywhere. People have also been using smartphones to get entertained in so many different ways. This unique Smartphone Controlled Desk Pet Tankbots will provide an ideal example.
The Smartphone Controlled Desk Pet Tankbots allow smartphones users the means to play with these cute little robot pets. By themselves, these Tankbots can automatically maneuver into any maze they get into.

Gadget.com, Smartphone Controlled Desk Pet Tankbots

Asus Transformer Prime Ice Cream Sandwich lockups to be fixed in February

Not long after updating their Asus Transformer Prime to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, some users have started complaining about random lockups. There's a thread over at the XDA Forums (here) where quite many users are reporting this (or similar issues). Luckily, Asus has acknowledged the problem and it's working to fix it.

Unwired View, Asus Transformer Prime Ice Cream Sandwich lockups to be fixed in February

Daycraft – Alternatives to Moleskine and Rhodia Notebooks

Who among us is a notebook / stationary junky. Let's see a show of hands please… Me too. That's why I was grinning from ear to ear when the mailman dropped off a box of samples from a company that I'd not heard of before: Daycraft. I suppose the reason why I've not heard of Daycraft is because they are based in Hong Kong and do not seem to have any distributors here in the US. That's disapppointing because they are offering some quality notebooks that mix style with a dash of quirky.

Daycraft sent me 4 samples, but they offer many different types of notebooks, daily calenders and sketchbooks.

This is the Cookie Bookie notebook.





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Hyundai says Elantra sales to slow because factory can't keep up with demand

Hyundai's Elantra has been on fire, with sales up 41 percent last year. The compact sedan won North American Car of the Year in January, and the icing on the cake will be a new coupe bodystyle that will soon be landing at dealers. But all is not completely well, according to a report from Bloomberg. Hyundai expects Elantra sales to run into a brick wall of limited production capacity, as the company's Montgomery, Alabama plant is already operating at 110 percent. The plant, which builds the Elantra and its big brother, the midsize Sonata, churned out 338,000 units in 2011. Hyundai sold over 186,000 Elantra models in the U.S.

Autoblog, Hyundai says Elantra sales to slow because factory can't keep up with demand

2012 Bentley Continental GTC (video)

Updated Droptop Doesn't Compromise Driving Dynamics For Fresh Air And Sunshine. Few experiences equal the feeling of driving a new 2012 Bentley Continental GTC down a crowded Los Angeles highway – especially when the droptop is prismatic magenta with highly polished 21-inch wheels. Some stare. Others glare. But most simply sneer.

The response should be expected. After all, a vehicle of this caliber is designed to broadcast to others that you have succeeded.










Autoblog, 2012 Bentley Continental GTC (video)

ZTE pays Microsoft around $27 for each Windows Phone made

How much does it cost to license Microsoft's latest and greatest mobile OS. A fair bit it seems. While numbers have been bandied around before, this is the first time a per-handset figure was to an internal employee — this time, the portfolio manager for ZTE UK, no less. Pegged at $27 per ZTE smartphone, TrustedReviews managed to get those licensing beans spilled at the glitzy London launch of the company's first Windows Phone, the ZTE Tania. The fee flies in the face of open-source Android, which requires no price to install on handsets.

2DayBlog.com, ZTE pays Microsoft around $27 for each Windows Phone made

Samsung revenues and profits soar

Samsung has reported that its quarterly earnings have soared, thanks to record sales of the Galaxy line of smartphones. In the end, Samsung's profit has gone up by 76% year over year, and up 25% quarter to quarter. Both figures are impressive, and show that, as the only company that can clearly stand up to Apple, Samsung has benefited from the explosive growth of mobile devices. In the end, Samsung reported a $4.7 profit for the fourth quarter and wowed to increase its R&D expenses by 9% to continue advancing its products at a rapid pace.

Ubergizmo, Samsung revenues and profits soar

Nintendo cuts 3DS sales forecast, will report first annual loss

. Nintendo recently published a note in which it said it will report an annual operating loss of 45 billion yen ($575 million) for the December quarter. Analysts had expected the Japan-based gaming giant to report a 4.2 billion yen loss, Reuters said Thursday. The company now expects to ship 10 million Wii consoles, instead of the original 12 million projected, and 14 million units of its portable 3DS gaming consoles, down from 16 million units. ”We had higher expectations for the year-end season, but failed to meet them,” President Satoru Iwata said while speaking to press in Osaka, Japan.

Boy Genius Report, Nintendo cuts 3DS sales forecast, will report first annual loss

White Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G for Sprint is now only $99.99

The white-colored version of Sprint's Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G has been available since January 8. So far the price has been $199.99 with a new two-year contract, which isn't that bad considering how high-end this smartphone is even today. That said, cheaper is always better, so how about getting the white Epic Touch 4G for 50% off. That's exactly what you can do at Amazon today. The handset can be yours for just $99.99. You will of course still need to sign a new two-year contract with the carrier, but that's just how things are.

This pricing applies to new customers only.

Unwired View, White Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G for Sprint is now only $99.99

Amazon Offering the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to New Customers for $100

If you’ve been contemplating switching to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus soon, now is the time to do it. Amazon is offering an amazing deal on the Galaxy Nexus. You can have it shipped to you for just $100 following a two-year contract agreement, far and away the best price we’ve seen for the device subsidized. This goes for both family plans and individual plans. Unfortunately, existing customers looking to upgrade won’t be getting this deal but they’re offering it for a smooth $260 for you guys and that’s still pretty good compared to Verizon’s price. Find the deal here.

Android Phone, Amazon Offering the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to New Customers for $100

Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX available from Verizon Wireless

Just as expected, the Motorola Droid RAZR MAXX has hit Verizon Wireless like clockwork, where this new smartphone from Motorola will sport a rather huge 3,300 mAh battery – and we are extremely interested in the battery life benchmarks. Despite having such a large capacity battery, it still manages to remain relatively slim at a wee bit under the 9mm mark. Boasting up to 21 hours of talk time as claimed (anyone wants to stay on the phone that long to dispute that fact?), this is by far and large superior to the 1,780 mAh battery that is said to be able to last for 12.5 hours of talk time.

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BMW takes its autonomous 5 Series onto the autobahn

Last May we went for a high-speed run around Laguna Seca in BMW's Track Trainer, a modified 3 Series that can click of two-minute laps without the driver touching the controls. Now, BMW has packed a 5 Series with the next iteration of the technology and taken it on to the open road. This latest ConnectedDrive experiment uses much of the same tech, but beyond the radar and camera systems on the 3er, it includes new ultrasonic scanners and lasers to re-read the road surface, lines and surrounding vehicles.



Autoblog, BMW takes its autonomous 5 Series onto the autobahn

Exterity launches AvediaServer 4 platform at ISE 2012 to offer >IPTV

~ New product innovation from Exterity to deliver more than IPTV (>IPTV), with an app-based AvediaServer helping organisations integrate IPTV into their business applications ~Integrated Systems Europe, Amsterdam, 26th January 2012 - Exterity, the leading provider of IPTV communication solutions, today announces AvediaServer 4, the latest version of its multi-service platform for video storage, delivery and management. The enhanced IPTV platform will enable flexibility, new levels of control and integration for businesses looking to enhance their communications with video.

Press Release Distribution, Exterity launches AvediaServer 4 platform at ISE 2012 to offer >IPTV

GEAR4 Renew SleepClock introduced

Getting enough sleep is crucial to everyone in order to perform efficiently throughout the day, regardless of one's age (as the amount of optimal sleep required is determined by one's age), and since we live in an age that loves to quantify everything, here is GEAR4′s Renew SleepClock – a device that is capable of measuring your sleep to help you wake up on the right side of the bed each morning. Touted to be a “life-changing application”, the Renew SleepClock will let you track and manage your sleep from your iPod, iPhone or iPad.

Ubergizmo, GEAR4 Renew SleepClock introduced

ASUS offers refunds and extended warranties to piqued Prime customers in the UK

If the Ice Cream Sandwich update, bug fixes and piles of apologies from the folks at ASUS just aren't cutting it and you happen to live in the UK, then we've got some good news for you. You are free to take your Transformer Prime back to the shop for a full refund. Don't expect turn around and pick up that updated TF700T with your haul, though, it won't be hitting shelves in merry ol' England till at least June.

2DayBlog.com, ASUS offers refunds and extended warranties to piqued Prime customers in the UK

Lamborghini packing a surprise or two up its sleeve for Geneva?

It was quite a while back that Lamborghini promised it would have something new for every major auto show. That seemed quite the claim at the time, particularly for a company with a two-car model lineup, but with a few exceptions here and there, the Italian automaker has been keeping pace famously. So what has Sant'Agata Bolognese got in store for us for the upcoming Geneva Motor Show. A surprise – or two – from what we hear.
All indications are that the Aventador Roadster is ready to go. With 700 horsepower and no roof, that would be more than enough to garner its fair share of attention and then some.

Autoblog, Lamborghini packing a surprise or two up its sleeve for Geneva?

Asphalt: Injection For PlayStation Vita

Asphalt: Injection will be released for the Sony PlayStation Vita. It is a 10-mode racing title from developer Gameloft. The video game features 20 different leagues to conquer, classic mode Race, Cop Chase and Beat ‘Em All. What's more, Asphalt: Injection also provides local and online multiplayer.

TechFresh, Asphalt: Injection For PlayStation Vita

Chevy Corvette Z06 Centennial goes head-to-head with Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in Burnout Super Test

One rear-drive coupe with over 500 horsepower would be enough for most automakers. But not General Motors. The biggest of the Detroit automakers just couldn't get by with what some rivals would put on a showroom turntable with more flood-lights than an ATF raid. That's why it makes the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 and ZR1, the Camaro ZL1 and the Cadillac CTS-V.



Autoblog, Chevy Corvette Z06 Centennial goes head-to-head with Cadillac CTS-V Coupe in Burnout Super Test

Sprint issues Samsung Epic 4G Touch EL29 software update

Samsung and Sprint have pushed a new update to the Epic 4G Touch, bringing the software version to EL29 and taking care of a few minor issues along the way. The official changlog lists enhancements and fixes for dismissing multiple calendar alerts and activating the Commercial Alert System (CMAS) as well as a security update. There update also brings about a few chances in the handset’s radio version. Speculation is that a major element of the update is the removal of Carrier IQ software, which should come as pleasing news to owners of the Samsung Epic 4G Touch.

Android Phone, Sprint issues Samsung Epic 4G Touch EL29 software update

Panasonic intros two new compact laptop with the Let's Note SX and NX Series

Panasonic just announced this morning its new 12.1 notebooks with the SX and NX Series. Both models comes with a 16:10 ratio screen with a 1280×800 resolution or optional 16:9 one with a nice 1600×900 resolution and optional 720p web camera. Depending of your specification of choice Panasonic will be able to offer you either a traditional HDD or fast SSD capable to boot your system in just 9 seconds thanks to Panasonic Quick Book Manager.


Akihabara News, Panasonic intros two new compact laptop with the Let's Note SX and NX Series

Augmented Reality Coming Soon To Retail Packaging Near You Courtesy Of Aurasma

If you thought manufactures weren't sitting up in their highrises, thinking up new ways to market their products to your kids, you'd be wrong. Since it isn't exactly legal to sell nicotine to minors (yet), Bandai has begun packaging some of their more popular line of toys (Thundercats, Ben 10) in an all new, augmented reality ready package. When viewed using your favorite smartphone, the toy inside jumps to life with sounds and lifelike movement. The results are nothing short of breath taking and just the thought of having something like this when I was a kid, fills me with pure elation.





Android Phone, Augmented Reality Coming Soon To Retail Packaging Near You Courtesy Of Aurasma

BMW's Designworks USA, Thermaltake reveal Level 10 M gaming mouse concept

Themaltake and BMW's DesignworksUSA are apparently a design-team match made in PC gaming heaven. After previously partnering up for the elegant (and functional) Level 10 modular PC case, the two are back it again — this time with a focus on peripherals. While details are sparse, the Level 10 M mouse concept you're looking at is the first of the bunch to be revealed, and it's said to arrive sometime during the spring.

2DayBlog.com, BMW's Designworks USA, Thermaltake reveal Level 10 M gaming mouse concept

Toshiba dynabook R731/W5UE 13.3-Inch Notebook

Toshiba has once again expanded its line of notebooks by launching the dynabook R731/W5UE. Powered by a 2.80GHz Intel Core i7-2640M processor, this slim and compact notebook is packed with a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, an Intel QM67 Express Chipset, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 256GB SSD, a 1.3MP webcam, a BD drive, WiFi, WiMAX, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Professional 64-bit OS. The R731/W5UE sells for 241,800 Yen (about $3,108).

TechFresh, Toshiba dynabook R731/W5UE 13.3-Inch Notebook

Become an evil Sith lord with Darth Maul Me

Lucasfilm is getting the promotional train rolling for the re-release of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace in 3D with the release of Darth Maul Me for Android. As the name may or may not make clear, the app allows you to take a photo of yourself or a friend and use some simple onscreen controls to transform your face into that of the evil Sith lord Darth Maul. The results, as you can see above, aren’t always the best. Especially if you have to take the image yourself. The app allows for the use of the front-facing camera, but at least on the Galaxy Nexus I used to capture the above image the photo was captured upside down.


Android Phone, Become an evil Sith lord with Darth Maul Me

'Smart Fabric' could control climate, audio functions in future BMWs

Touchscreens are becoming common and touch pads – like those in the Audi A7, A8 and next A3 – are gaining traction, but the next input revolution might not be gesture controls, it's likely to be "smart fabrics" and BMW is already toying with the technology. Researchers at the Polytechnic School of Montreal, Canada have developed a new flexible, polymer-based fiber that can be woven into existing fabrics. Essentially, it's a capacitive pad that can register touches and swipes when alternating current is plumbed through the fibers.

Autoblog, 'Smart Fabric' could control climate, audio functions in future BMWs

Quad-core Acer Iconia Tab A510 coming to Europe in April

Though NVIDIA let the cat out of the bag at CES, Acer has made their Iconia Tab A510 official, pegging it for an April launch in Europe. The 10.1-inch tablet, announce at an event preceding the CeBIT show in Germany, features a Tegra 3 quad-core CPU at 1.3GHz, 1GB of RAM, and will launch with Android 4.0.3. It will be available in 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB models with pricing most likely starting around €500, though the final cost could be lower.

Android Phone, Quad-core Acer Iconia Tab A510 coming to Europe in April

Facebook forcing Timeline on users ‘over the next few weeks'

. Facebook announced on Tuesday that the company's Timeline feature will be forced on users “over the next few weeks.” Facebook introduced the Timeline feature last year, which transforms a profile page into a timeline of a user's life, highlighting photos, posts and life events that help tell the user's story. Once activated, people will have seven days to preview the Timeline content before it goes live on the account.

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Collect, Annote, and Carry Your Music Scores in Your iPad

With forScore, you can carry a complete library of music scores with you.  You can download most any PDF into forScore and even annotate it using text boxes or add common musical notation symbols with the built-in library of stamps or your own, custom-designed stamps.  forScore has an organizational system that lets you sort your music files with six types of metadata.  There's a metronome that marks time audibly or visually.  Auto-turn and half-turn options let you practice without pauses, and it can even work with AirTurns BT-105 Bluetooth page turner.  You can display the music vertically, or turn the iPad horizontally for a wider vie

The Gadgeteer, Collect, Annote, and Carry Your Music Scores in Your iPad

Shinnorie Custom Cases Review

Shinnorie makes a line of gadget cases that have caught my eye before.  I've told you before about their customizable cases for phones, iPad, and small leather card cases.  I was selected to give a some of their cases a closer look.










The Gadgeteer, Shinnorie Custom Cases Review