ASUS Transformer Prime gets yet another update – third this month

. The ASUS Transformer Prime has been running into a few issues with random reboots. A new update has just hit these devices, claiming to fix the issue. There might be other improvements, but we are not exactly certain of them just yet.
Users are claiming that the update is making the device sluggish for a few minutes, after booting it. So don't freak out if you feel like your tablet is having some hiccups when it is turned on.

Android Phone, ASUS Transformer Prime gets yet another update â€" third this month

Infiniti M to get stretched for China

China is Infiniti's second-largest market, so important to the brand that it is building its global headquarters in Hong Kong. Infiniti will also adapt to the local tastes in another way this year when it offers an M37 sedan variant that's stretched by 150 millimeters for the Chinese market. By now the Chinese preference for extended-wheelbase vehicles is well known, Audi's A6L having left a trail of money that the BMW 5Li, Mercedes-Benz E300L and Volvo S80L were quick to follow. The longer Infiniti M will go up against that bunch.

Autoblog, Infiniti M to get stretched for China

Deal of the Day – 27″ Planar PX2710MW 1080p 2ms LCD Monitor

Saturday's LogicBUY Deal is the 27″ Planar PX2710MW 1080p 2ms LCD monitor for $211.50.  Features:  thin black bezel, HDMI, 1200:1 contrast ratio, built-in stereo speakers, and more. $469.99 – 55% coupon code = $211.50 with free shipping. This is the lowest price LogicBUY has seen for this monitor.
This deal expires February 27, 2012 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day â€" 27″ Planar PX2710MW 1080p 2ms LCD Monitor

Aakash lurches toward another crisis as India loses patience with DataWind

The conflicts and behind-the-scenes drama surrounding India's Aakash project once again threaten its existence. Despite a record-breaking 1.4 million pre-orders gained in under a fortnight, maker DataWind has only shipped 10,000 units to nearly universal derision. Early adopters have found the processor too slow, battery life too short and the resistive touchscreen difficult to use. Kapil Sibal's Human Resource Development ministry now plans to re-open tendering for a replacement contractor and withdraw DataWind's deal for a further 90,000 units.

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aboutit, Aakash lurches toward another crisis as India loses patience with DataWind

Flash roadmap reveals new features, improved GPU support, lack of retirement plans

Flash for mobile may just be a spectator at its own wake at this point, but the desktop browser plug-in is still alive and (reasonably) well. In fact, Adobe has a host of plans for its flagship multimedia platform, as outlined in its 2012 roadmap. It all starts with 11.2, which should be landing sooner, rather than later, with support for right and left mouse clicks, multithreaded video decoding and improved GPU acceleration support.

2DayBlog.com, Flash roadmap reveals new features, improved GPU support, lack of retirement plans

Motor Trend picks their Best Driver's Car of 2011

It's been a long while since the guys at Motor Trend went through the trouble of picking the best driver's car, and for good reason. In order to pull off an actual test with any merit, the publication would need to wrangle some of the most impressive pieces of automotive engineering together on the same track on the same day. When we're talking about vehicles like the Lexus LFA, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Lotus Evora, Ferrari 458 Italia and the like, that can be a daunting feat, even for a rag of MT's swagger.



Autoblog, Motor Trend picks their Best Driver's Car of 2011

Samsung's Got A “Bezel-less” Phone With Your Name On It – Galaxy B Coming To MWC? [Rumor]

I've seen it talked about a few times in our comments section and while the general feeling surrounding bezels is that the smaller the better, we still haven't seen a smartphone — or tablet for that matter — with a near “bezeless” display. Well, it looks like that could soon be changing with Samsung rumored to be ushering-in the ear of non-existent bezels with their rumored Galaxy B smartphone. Samsung has long been one of the Android OEM's to feature a great screen-to-bezel ratio and it seems they may have finally figured out how to go all-screen.

Android Phone, Samsung's Got A “Bezel-less” Phone With Your Name On It â€" Galaxy B Coming To MWC? [Rumor]

Open Up Your Beers with a Razor Blade

Gadgets and Gear is offering a bottle opener that would make a great gift for people who shave with “old-fashioned” double-edged razors like my husband, Butch.  (Or like Ian Lim, one of The Gadgeteer's writers.)  The Bottle Blade Bottle Opener is made of brushed stainless steel and measures 4.5″ X 2.25″.

The Gadgeteer, Open Up Your Beers with a Razor Blade

Apache outs version 2.4 of its HTTP server six years after last full release

It's been half a dozen years since Apache last released a new version of its venerable HTTP server, but the day has finally come for version 2.4 to be unveiled to the world. Granted, the old Apache was doing fine — it's been the most prolific web server in the world since the mid-nineties — but a bit of freshening up couldn't hurt, right. Among the many changes are reduced memory usage, improved performance and efficiency, and more finely-tuned caching support for high-traffic sites. If you want to know more, check out the source link below for an overview and full feature list.

2DayBlog.com, Apache outs version 2.4 of its HTTP server six years after last full release

35-foot long camera takes 10 years to build

Perseverance – it can mean “steady persistence in a course of action, a purpose, a state”, or you can just summarize it into two words – Dennis Manarchy. Why so, you ask. Well, how many of you out there have the discipline to commit to a 10 year project in order to construct a 35-foot long camera. That is Dennis for you, where the camera can be extended to 35 feet in length, which offers more than ample space inside to stay overnight.

Ubergizmo, 35-foot long camera takes 10 years to build

T-Mobile to launch 10 LTE devices and iPhone-compatible 4G in 2013

. T-Mobile will have 10 LTE devices available by the end of 2013, and it will also roll out “4G” service that is compatible with Apple's iPhone. The carrier's 4G LTE network will span across 50 markets and utilize the 10MHz spectrum to support speeds up to 72Mbps, according to SlashGear. “Our 4G network will be compatible with a broader range of devices, including the iPhone" CTO Neville Ray said on Thursday, although he wasn't clear on whether he was referring to HSPA+ “4G,” which might be compatible with the iPhone 4, iPhone 4S and future iPhone handsets, or 4G LTE.

Boy Genius Report, T-Mobile to launch 10 LTE devices and iPhone-compatible 4G in 2013

2012 Kia Soul 1.6L Eco

Proving "Base" Means Anything But These Days. The Soul is an unqualified hit. Sales of this playful econobox have increased year-over-year since it was introduced in 2009 as a 2010 model, with over 100,000 people bringing one home last year alone. In fact, the Soul was Kia's second-best-selling model in 2011 behind the Sorento, beating out the critically acclaimed Optima, gorgeous Sportage and entry-level Forte.

Not only is the Soul outperforming products in its own portfolio, it's also slaughtering what little competition there is out there that lines up straight against it.










Autoblog, 2012 Kia Soul 1.6L Eco

Quad-core LG Optimus 4X HD with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich announced

LG keeps on announcing new handsets this week, and today the company has introduced what will be its flagship Android smartphone this year: the LG Optimus 4X HD (previously known as LG X3). The Optimus 4X HD is the official successor to the Optimus 2X, announced in early 2011 as the world's first dual-core smartphone. The new handset comes with a 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 4.7 inch True IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels, 8MP rear camera with backside illumination sensor, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of on-board memory, and a 2,150 mAh battery.

Unwired View, Quad-core LG Optimus 4X HD with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich announced

Netflix now available on the PlayStation Vita

While a 5″ display isn't idea for watching your favorite TV shows and movies, it's always better than having no entertainment at all. Well, the folks over at Netflix have made sure that if you own a PlayStation Vita - you'll be covered by its services from launch day. The app is available now as a free download from the PlayStation Store. The app only works over WiFi at the moment, so if you don't have a WiFi connection handy, it's not going to be very useful.

Ubergizmo, Netflix now available on the PlayStation Vita

LG unveils Optimus 3D Max Android phone ahead of MWC

. LG continues to announce an array of new smartphones ahead of next week's Mobile World Congress trade show. On Wednesday, the company unveiled its follow up to the original Optimus 3D, the Optimus 3D Max. The handset is equipped with a 1.2GHz dual-core TI OMAP4430 processor beneath a 4.3-inch 3D WVGA display that is protected by Corning's second-generation Gorilla Glass. The Optimus 3D Max also features 1GB of RAM, 8GB of internal storage, a 5-megapixel duel-lens 3D rear camera, 3D video editing capabilities and NFC, and it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Boy Genius Report, LG unveils Optimus 3D Max Android phone ahead of MWC

Pentax Optio VS20 Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order

You can now pre-order Pentax's latest digital camera ‘Optio VS20′ in the US via B&H Photo. This compact camera can be yours for $249.95. In case you didn't remember, the Optio VS20 packs a 16MP CCD image sensor, a 20x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 460k dots LCD screen, a 16MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot and 720p HD video recording capabilities (30fps).

TechFresh, Pentax Optio VS20 Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order

Nokia smartphones, NFC and art mix well in Krakow's National Museum

Today can be said to be historical in a place that holds a rich legacy of history itself – that is, the National Museum in Krakow. Why so, you ask. For starters, it marks the beginning of NFC (Near Field Communications) technology being implemented in the museum itself, where NFC-enabled Nokia smartphones are able to gain access to additional information concerning an exhibit through the simple touch of the phone against an exhibit tag.

Ubergizmo, Nokia smartphones, NFC and art mix well in Krakow's National Museum

Striking Viking: Volvo V40 slips out on Facebook ahead of Geneva

Some automakers try their damnedest to keep their new products under wraps until they're good and ready to show it to the world. (And of those, some succeed more than others.) Others, meanwhile, steadily leak out photos and details – through official channels or back ones – to keep us hooked. We're not quite sure which approach Volvo meant to take with its all-new V40, but we do know we've seen more of this car that's yet to be released than we've seen of others that have. This, however, is our best look at the new Swedish hatch yet.

Autoblog, Striking Viking: Volvo V40 slips out on Facebook ahead of Geneva

MotorStorm RC arrives on PS Vita, PS3 this March 6th

If you are a huge fan of the MotorStorm franchise, then you would be pleased to hear that just a day before the iPad 3 is supposed to be announced, MotorStorm RC will be released for the PS Vita and PS3 platforms. Sony claims that MotorStorm RC “has been transformed into the most exciting and addictive racing game we've ever created” – although the real testament to that statement would be results of game reviews as well as the number of copies that fly off the shelves.

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Apple defends rights to iPad name in Shanghai court

. Apple on Wednesday defended itself in a Shanghai court against Proview International, which claims Apple is violating a trademark it holds on the “iPad” name, the New York Times reported. Proview's allegations have prevented the Cupertino-based company from selling its popular tablet in numerous smaller Chinese cities, however Apple Stores in Beijing and Shanghai continue to sell the device. The four-hour session at the Pudong New Area People's Court ended without any ruling from the district judge, though both sides reportedly presented new evidence in the case.

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technologypulse, Apple defends rights to iPad name in Shanghai court

Samsung's products are apparently fit for a Queen

Let's face it – at some point in time, we have bought certain products because a celebrity or a public figure we respect endorses it. This has ranged from sports apparel, to food and drinks and even our gadgets. Adding to the list of endorsements would be Samsung Electronics who has recently been awarded the Queen Royal Warrant in the UK, a first apparently for any AV/TV product maker. For those unfamiliar with the award, it is basically awarded to people or companies who have provided the The Queen with goods or services for a minimum of five consecutive years.

Ubergizmo, Samsung's products are apparently fit for a Queen

Full Ubuntu desktop coming to multi-core Android devices

Your Android phone is about to get a lot more powerful thanks to Canonical. Today it was announced that the company will be bringing the full Ubuntu desktop to Android devices with the muscle to run it. We're not talking some watered-down installation of Ubuntu running via some emulator, either. Ubuntu for Android will run simultaneously alongside Google's mobile platform and launches when the phone is connected to a computer screen.
Data is share between the two operating systems allowing for seamless movement between an Android mobile device and the Ubuntu desktop.

Android Phone, Full Ubuntu desktop coming to multi-core Android devices

USB Typewriter Computer Keyboard is compatible with the iPad

We've come across many keyboard docks and casings for the iPad, but if you're a bit sick of the whole sleek and portable concept, then you might be interested in taking a look at this USB Typerwriter Computer Keyboard which works with not only the PC and Mac, but as pictured above, will work with the iPad as well, although granted it will probably cause quite a scene if you were to bring it out to Starbucks. The typewriter itself is fairly standard as far as typewriters go, those who have used typewriters in the past will know what I'm talking about.



Ubergizmo, USB Typewriter Computer Keyboard is compatible with the iPad

Barnes & Noble Officially Unveils 8GB Nook Tablet

Just as was rumored over the weekend, Barnes & Noble has introduced an 8GB version of their Nook Tablet. Along with the halved amount of internal storage, we’re also getting less RAM at 512MB. All of this was done to bring the tablet down to just $200, a great price point if the want to compete with the Amazon Kindle Fire. And as for that storage, you won’t have to worry much about it considering you can expand that with a microSD card slot. The original Nook Color has been reduced to $170 if you want to save an extra $30 on an Android-based e-reader.

Android Phone, Barnes & Noble Officially Unveils 8GB Nook Tablet

Rokstand V1 proudly made in the USA

There are not many items that we see on the shelves these days labeled “Made in the USA”, as most of the manufacturing in the country has been outsourced to what some deem as the world's “supermarket”, that is, China. Well, Rokform is one company who holds products made back home close to heart, which is why their Rokstand V1 might actually make waves in the third party iPhone accessory market.

Ubergizmo, Rokstand V1 proudly made in the USA

iPad 3 logic board with ‘A5X' chip purportedly snapped, no quad-core processor after all?

Well, if it looks real, sounds real and is halfway logical, we probably should distrust it all the more. Yes, it's the time when all the rumors, photoshops and general hysteria around Apple's next slab reach its apex. The photo above was grabbed by the steady hand of sas126, a blurrycam snapper in name only, and posted to Chinese site Weiphone, purporting to be the logic board for the iPad 3. The big news (if true) is the “A5X” silicon, suggesting we'll see an incremental enhancement rather than the wholesale revolutions evident in the A4 and A5 chips that accompanied its predecessors.

2DayBlog.com, iPad 3 logic board with ‘A5X' chip purportedly snapped, no quad-core processor after all?

The Countdown Begins: 8 Days Left Until TSF Pro Shell Launcher Is Released

Yes, folks. If you can believe the date posted on the YouTube trailer, there are only 8 days left until TSF Pro Shell launcher is finally released into the Android Market. A launcher that can be described as nothing short of breathtaking (and maybe even overly complicated?), TSF Shell Pro is a launcher that takes inspiration from all those TAT UI videos we used to drool over back in the G1 days. Big beautiful widgets, gorgeous fluid animations, intuitive UI — I have to admit, TSF Pro Shell will take some getting used to, but it should be jolly good time every step of the way.



Android Phone, The Countdown Begins: 8 Days Left Until TSF Pro Shell Launcher Is Released

Microsoft claims Google is bypassing Internet Explorer privacy settings

. Last week, it was revealed that Google and other leading advertising companies had been bypassing the privacy settings of millions of unknowing Safari users. The Mountain View-based company maintained its innocence and claimed it “used known Safari functionality to provide features that signed-in Google users had enabled.” Microsoft is now claiming that the search giant has used a similar technique to bypass privacy settings in Internet Explorer.

Boy Genius Report, Microsoft claims Google is bypassing Internet Explorer privacy settings

Swedish man found alive after snow buries him in car for two months

In a chilling story, of which details are still emerging, a 45-year-old Swedish man has been found alive after being stranded in his snow-covered car near the Arctic Circle for a reported two months. He survived without food, but was apparently able to melt snow for water. According to authorities, men on snowmobiles were traveling through the forest in Sweden's northern town of Umeå when they came across a vehicle buried in the snow. Being nearly a mile from the main road, they cleared the windows to peer inside and were shocked to see a man huddled in a sleeping bag on the back seat.

Autoblog, Swedish man found alive after snow buries him in car for two months

LG Optimus LTE Tag announced, comes with NFC tags

We're a week away from the MWC but the announcements of new phones keep flooding in - the latest is the LG Optimus LTE Tag, an LTE-enabled droid. Its other highlight is the NFC technology and accompanying tags. LG calls them Tag Plus and several will be available with the Optimus LTE Tag. The phone will detect these NFC tags and perform some customizable action - e.g.

GSM Arena, LG Optimus LTE Tag announced, comes with NFC tags

Kiddy Mini Speaker

Looking just like a Lego brick, the Kiddy Mini Speaker looks like the perfect portable speaker –  assuming you don't want hi-fidelity sound. Measuring in at 1.61″ (W) x 0.98″(H) x 0.67″(D), it has its own USB-chargeable battery.  Its little amplifier pumps out a whopping 0.8W of power for up to 6 hours and will work with any device with a 3.5mm stereo jack.  This would be perfect for my Thinkpad Tablet because the inbuilt speaker is nothing short of pathetic.

The Gadgeteer, Kiddy Mini Speaker

Alan Wake screenshot comparison: 360 vs. PC

We know that PC games can look sharper and more detailed than anything the 360 will ever release, but it's surprising just how much better when you do a side by side comparison. Alan Wake was released two years ago for the 360, but it's finally coming to PC (graphically enhanced) tomorrow. The PC's updated graphics show clear screens of a school bus illegally parking or a gas station with the most terrifying truck decoration I've ever seen. The 360 version makes me feel like I have been drinking all day after stepping on my only pair of glasses.




2DayBlog.com, Alan Wake screenshot comparison: 360 vs. PC

Eden TAB tablet for Japan

Those living in the Land of the Rising Sun are definitely one advanced society – after all, how many countries do you know sport a vending machine that dispenses nothing but eggs. Well, here we are with another tablet device from the Android stable that intends to make its mark – running on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread right out of the box, the Eden TAB is also in line to receive the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system update in due time. Just what are the kind of system specifications one can expect to see in the Eden Tab.

Ubergizmo, Eden TAB tablet for Japan

Analyst predicts Fisker's demise; spokesman says that's premature

Hiccup or death knell. That's what watchers of California-based automaker Fisker Automotive are trying to figure out after the maker of the Karma plug-in luxury sedan laid off about 65 workers and contractors in Delaware and California while renegotiating loan details with the U.S. Department of Energy.

Autoblog, Analyst predicts Fisker's demise; spokesman says that's premature