NVIDIA unleashes GeForce GTX 690 graphics card, loads it with dual Kepler GPUs, charges $1k

Would you look at that. NVIDIA hinted it would be coming today, and it looks like the tease is living up to the hype. The company stormed into the weekend at its Shanghai Game Festival by unleashing its latest offering, the GeForce GTX 690 - and oh yeah, it's packing two 28nm Kepler GPUs. Trumping the recently released GTX 680 as the "worlds fastest graphics card," it's loaded with a whopping 3,072 Cuda cores. The outer-frame is made from trivalent chromium-plated aluminum, while you'll find thixomolded magnesium alloy around the fan for vibration reduction and added cooling.

Engadget, NVIDIA unleashes GeForce GTX 690 graphics card, loads it with dual Kepler GPUs, charges $1k

Watch a vintage Lamborghini Cheetah SUV promo

Lamborghini was in the off-road business before the cult classic LM002, cooperating with MTI on a military vehicle concept dubbed Cheetah in the mid-seventies that it hoped to sell to the U.S. armed forces. The 4,500-pound, fiberglass-bodied troop carrier used a 5.9-liter, 180-horsepower Chrysler engine mounted in back. Hardly Cheetah-like, the vehicle delivered lackluster performance and didn't handle well.
Even worse, it was a badly translated copy of a vehicle already made by another firm, which landed MTI and Lamborghini in court when the Cheetah was revealed at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show. The U.S.

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Caterham delivers first production SP/300.R to the U.S. [w/videos]

It's not every day that Caterham comes out with a new car. After all, the core of its business is centered around a 55-year-old design. But the SP/300.R is an all-new product, a clean-sheet design. And after unveiling the track car built in collaboration with renowned racing chassis manufacturer Lola, the first example has been delivered.





Autoblog, Caterham delivers first production SP/300.R to the U.S. [w/videos]

Canon reports slightly higher profits in Q1, teases new compact cameras on the way

Canon reported its Q1 2012 earnings this week, and things certainly appear to have gone better than the last time we checked in when it replaced the company president. While revenue declined slightly, net profit reached 61.54 billion yen ($766 million), up 11 percent from a year ago. There's no executive moves to report, however on the earnings call executive VP and CFO Toshizo Tanaka noted a unit sales increase of 30 percent for SLR cameras including the new EOS 5D Mark III as well as the cheaper T3i, Mark II and 60D models, combined with strong sales for WiFi-connected point-and-shoots.

Engadget, Canon reports slightly higher profits in Q1, teases new compact cameras on the way

China's Unified CPU Architecture, Why and When

Image courtesy of ExtremeTech. Part of the web was buzzing about the fact that China's ministry of technology  is trying to define a ‘unified” processor architecture, based either on an existing platform, or a new one. By “processor architecture”, we mean “instruction set architecture” or (ISA), like X86 is for Intel. The instruction set is basically “opcodes” (or operation code, which are the most basic machine-instructions), that will be understood and executed by processors.

Ubergizmo, China's Unified CPU Architecture, Why and When

Study: Nokia Has Earned More from iPhone Than Lumia Sales

After Microsoft was found to be making more from licensing its patents out to Android device manufacturer than selling its own Windows Phones now it seems that Nokia is also earning more from doing the same thing with Apple for its iPhone than selling its range of Lumia smartphones. As far as Q1 is concerned, Nokia faced a loss with sales of its mobile devices which resulted in an overall loss of $1.7 billion. This happened despite the launching of a few new Lumia Windows Phone devices.

Ubergizmo, Study: Nokia Has Earned More from iPhone Than Lumia Sales

Sony Xperia Ion LT28i officially announced in Taiwan (without LTE)

Sony has officially introduced its Xperia Ion smartphone in Taiwan, where it should become available in the near future, for an unknown price. As we told you earlier this week, the Xperia Ion for Taiwan has the model number LT28i, unlike AT&T's version (LT28at). It doesn't have LTE connectivity, but the rest of its features are unchanged from the North American edition, including: a 4.6 inch Reality Display with 1280 x 720 pixels, Wi-Fi, DLNA, 12MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 1GB of RAM, and 16GB of built-in memory.


Unwired View, Sony Xperia Ion LT28i officially announced in Taiwan (without LTE)

HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE rumored for a 10th May release

Perhaps Verizon slipped up by announcing the Droid Incredible 4G LTE a tad early on their DroidDoes website, but unfortunately apart from its price we have to wonder when exactly will we be able to get our hands on it. Assuming PhoneDog's sources are to be believed, the upcoming Droid Incredible 4G LTE is slated for a release on Verizon's network come 10th of May. While no price was mentioned, we can safely assume that it will be sticking to its $299.99 price tag (on a new two-year contract) that was listed on the DroidDoes website.

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Car expresses itself, will future vehicles go all emo on us?

Men who love their cars often describe their rides in feminine terms, and perhaps advancements made by Nicholas Pennycooke of the MIT Media Lab could very well usher in a new age of loving one's vehicle in more ways than one. Nicholas claims that more emotional vehicles will be able to be more user friendly, as it can communicate its intent to humans around it. For example, if the world has advanced to such a stage where driverless cars are the norm, it might be programmed to never hit someone else on the road, but how would you know that the car has “seen” you in advance.

Ubergizmo, Car expresses itself, will future vehicles go all emo on us?

2012 Chevrolet Cruze not so hot with zombies

Zombies are more like us than you'd imagine – although they have different reasons, they hate flossing as much as many humans. That's one of the insights gleaned from a new web commercial for the Chevrolet Cruze in which one of our "zombie overlords" shares his feelings on various topics, including The Bowtie's small car. It's too soon for Chevrolet's new agency to have done this, and we know giving the thumbs up to an ad is a matter of opinion, but as far as we're concerned, to the agency that's responsible for this, we offer our kudos.



Autoblog, 2012 Chevrolet Cruze not so hot with zombies

Galaxy S II receives Ice Cream Sandwich in Australia

Samsung is taking its Android 4.0 rollout down under with the arrival of Ice Cream Sandwich for Telstra's Galaxy S II. The Australian carrier is pushing the 200MB update over-the-air, though users can also find the OS refresh via Samsung's Kies software. Installation brings the GSII to an Android 4.0.3 build skinned with Samsung's TouchWiz interface. The update doesn't cover the Galaxy S II 4G also available from Telstra.

Android Phone, Galaxy S II receives Ice Cream Sandwich in Australia

MetroPCS announces Q1 2012 results: total revenues up, new subscriber growth shrinks

Regional network MetroPCS has announced total revenues of approximately $1.3 billion for Q1 2012, up from $1.2 bilion in the last quarter and up seven percent from the same period in 2011. Users on contract now total 9.5 million, with 16 percent of them making the move across to a smartphone. Net income has, however, dropped 63 percent since Q1 2011, with cost per user up 16 percent compared the same period last year. MetroPCS puts down to "retention expense" and the roll-out of its 4G network. The fifth biggest US carrier added over 131,000 new subscribers, but growth continues to slide - it's down from 190,000 in Q4 2012.

Engadget, MetroPCS announces Q1 2012 results: total revenues up, new subscriber growth shrinks

NZXT's Cryo E40 laptop cooler sends a pleasant breeze wherever you like

NZXT is pretty good when it comes to avoiding unnecessary flourishes and providing straight-up PC hardware. Its Cryo E40 laptop cooler is no different, forgoing HDD slots and magic elixirs in favor of two 80mm fans that clasp magnetically to the underside of its steel mesh. These can be plucked off and moved around to suit your lappie's particular hotspots - so long as you're using a 15-incher or smaller. The E40 rises to 60mm above the surface of your desk, covers an area 420mm wide by 300mm deep, and is powered via a USB cable that can also be shifted to the left or right to suit your ports.

Engadget, NZXT's Cryo E40 laptop cooler sends a pleasant breeze wherever you like

Sky considering launching Sky Sports 3D, one channel too small for three dimensions

Sky is reportedly considering splitting its stereoscopic programming into separate Sports and Entertainment channels as its content stable swells. Speaking to Pocket-lint, movie bosses Simon Rexworthy and Ian Lewis confirmed that they don't have enough time in the schedules unless sporting coverage is hived off to a distinct "Sky Sports 3D". After the split, Sky 3D would only broadcast films, factual and TV content, with the caveat that they're prioritizing quality over quantity.

Engadget, Sky considering launching Sky Sports 3D, one channel too small for three dimensions

Alaric Launches The First Multiple Data Source System To Combat Online Fraud

Global fraud prevention company, Alaric International (www.alaric.com), has announced the launch of Fractals FIH (Fraud Integration Hub), the first system to combine multiple internal and external data sources to combat online fraud.

Press Release Distribution, Alaric Launches The First Multiple Data Source System To Combat Online Fraud

Android 4.0.4 factory images hit the web for GSM Galaxy Nexus

Sure, pushing builds of Android 4.0.4 out over the air is great, but what if you want to keep that unblemished piece of Ice Cream Sandwich for posterity. You could download the AOSP files, but you'd be missing some vital ingredients from the official factory images. Thankfully, build IMM76I of Google's mobile OS is available to download in a simple archived format. With this release Big G is also introducing a second version of its software. In addition to the standard “yakju,” there's now “takju,” which includes Google Wallet and the necessary support files.

2DayBlog.com, Android 4.0.4 factory images hit the web for GSM Galaxy Nexus

AMD Graphics Core Next Hits Mobile, announces Radeon HD 7700M, 7800M and 7900M

Truth to be told, AMD Radeon HD 7000 GPU series have actually arrived into mobile space just a short while ago via Radeon HD 7600M, 7500M and 7400M GPUs. However, these GPUs were actually based on previous generation 6000M series' Turks and Caicos GPUs while by then, the HD 7000 series for desktop have begun to offer new performance and enthusiast-level GPUs based on the new 28nm Graphics Core Next (GCN) architecture. The wait for GCN-based Radeon HD GPUs for mobile ends today though as AMD have officially unveiled the new Radeon HD 7700M, 7800M and 7900M GPU series.


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Zune Desktop software will no longer be able to access Marketplace

. Microsoft on Tuesday announced on its Windows Phone Blog two changes regarding its Windows Phone Marketplace that will “help pave the way for new store features and new apps in the months ahead.” The Redmond-based company will be removing the option to shop for Windows Phone apps from the Zune Desktop software and will now require handsets to be running Windows Phone 7.5 to buy and download new apps, or update existing ones. The Zune Music Marketplace will remain open, and the software will be used to back up music and photos, and to install updates on the Zune HD.

Boy Genius Report, Zune Desktop software will no longer be able to access Marketplace

Brother Reveals Upgraded AirScouter Head Mounted Display

Portable head mounted displays have recently found themselves in the consumer market where people may have the chance to try them out. But of those that are currently available are intended for entertainment purposes. Brother has recently introduced its upgraded AirScouter Head Mounted Display that can have valuable uses in a work environment. The upgraded Brother AirScouter Head Mounted Displays now have options for people who wear corrective lenses and those who don't. The Brother AirScouter WD-100G provides support for corrective lenses that a user may wear and there is the Brother AirScout WD-100A for those who have normal vision.

Gadget.com, Brother Reveals Upgraded AirScouter Head Mounted Display

Growing Up Geek: Sarah Silbert

Welcome to Growing Up Geek, an ongoing feature where we take a look back at our youth and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. Today, we have our new reviews editor, Sarah Silbert. I'm not your textbook-case geek. On that authoritative dork-geek-nerd venn diagram, I sit undeniably closer to the nerd quadrant. I mean, a childhood defined by penning mini-zines, banging on the piano and filming countless movies in my garage hardly earned me a reputation as a precocious little techie.






Engadget, Growing Up Geek: Sarah Silbert

Google Maps brings elevation data; scale and zoom bars migrate to settings

Google Map has just received a very interesting update. Firstly, elevation data has been added to the Measure lab. This will allow people to see if an area is hilly or uneven for whatever reason they may need to know.

Android Phone, Google Maps brings elevation data; scale and zoom bars migrate to settings

Subaru spills all the beans on BRZ development with new documentary

The Subaru BRZ might be most appreciated for reintroducing the adjectives "small," "light" and "fun" to those who prefer not to have a convertible top with their Japanese sports car. Yet, as has been covered before, it's a neat example of packaging, with Subaru engineers having put big ideas into the BRZ's small spaces. The Japanese automaker has knocked together 22 minutes of behind-the-scenes chats with the engineers who made the BRZ to show you how they did it, and how they managed to pack all of the handling and safety bits around the fun bits.





Autoblog, Subaru spills all the beans on BRZ development with new documentary

‘Apple fever rocks on'

. Despite early-morning jitters on Wall Street, Apple on Tuesday reported yet another blow-out quarter. The Cupertino, California-based company managed the second most profitable quarter in its history, posting a net profit of $11.6 billion on $39.2 billion in sales. Apple sold 35.1 million iPhones into channels last quarter, along with 11.8 million iPads, 7.7 million iPods and 4 million Mac computers.

Boy Genius Report, ‘Apple fever rocks on'

FCC approves AT&T spectrum transfer to T-Mobile

. Following AT&T's failed attempt to acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom for $39 billion, AT&T had to pay a lofty break-up fee as per the terms of its agreement. AT&T's related expenses totaled $4 billion, and included in that sum was the transfer of AWS spectrum licenses to T-Mobile in 128 different markets. On Wednesday, T-Mobile announced that the Federal Communications Commission has approved the transfer. ”We applaud the FCC for acting swiftly to approve the transfer of these spectrum licenses,” T-Mobile CTO Neville Ray said in a statement.

Boy Genius Report, FCC approves AT&T spectrum transfer to T-Mobile

Project Aether films northern lights at 100,000 feet using a GoPro camera on a balloon (video)

Sadly we can't all be spacemen. Commercial travel beyond the atmosphere is getting closer but still priced way, way, way beyond the budgetary constraints of mere human beings. The closest many of us will get to outer space is photography and, thanks to ever-cheaper and ever-more-durable cameras, getting those pictures is easier than ever. We recently visited Project Aether on location in Fairbanks Alaska, a group working to study what happens in the upper atmosphere and, along the way, inspire students around the world.

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G Data BankGuard makes online banking safe

New G Data technology stops Trojans in their tracksLondon, 25th April 2012 – Online banking fraud is causing hundreds of millions in damages worldwide, and this number is on the rise. Awareness campaigns are rendering phishing attacks less successful, but cyber criminals have already found ways to make up for this fact. Intelligent computer malware programs called banking Trojans are the online bank robbers’ recent weapon of choice. Once they have stolen the access data, these Trojans can actively interfere with the payment process and divert legitimate transactions to other accounts undetected.

Press Release Distribution, G Data BankGuard makes online banking safe

Panasonic spins off Sanyo DI Solutions, keeps the digital camera OEMs happy

Panasonic and Sanyo have only been life partners for about a year and a half now, but already the relationship has created a bundle of joy - of a sort. Hot on the heels of some less-than-chipper financial news comes word that Panasonic is spinning off a portion of Sanyo. Sanyo DI Solutions is the name for the new creation, which will represent the company's efforts in producing OEM digital cameras - cameras that get slapped with other manufacturers' labels before being sold as such.

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Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Has You Covered

I hate hiding my slim and sleek gadgets in big bulky covers, and while I don't (and probably never will ) own an iPad, the new Ultrathin Keyboard Cover which was announced today by Logitech looks the goods. The cover has an ultrathin alumium screen aligned with iPad's built in frame magnets and makes use of the iPad's instant on/off function.  Logitech claims that the Bluetooth wireless keyboard will give you up to 6 months on a full charge (based on 2 hours usage a day), and the built-in stand can be used for typing duties or watching movies.

The Gadgeteer, Logitech Ultrathin iPad Keyboard Has You Covered

Google Wallet up and running on T-Mobile Galaxy Nexus

Hear that. It's the sound of Google Wallet pennies clinking inside a Galaxy Nexus, despite the fact that we have a T-Mo SIM inserted rather than one from AT&T. Although we downloaded the app from Google Play and got it up and running fine, we haven't actually paid for anything yet - we're waiting til wage day. Let us know if you have any successful transactions.

Engadget, Google Wallet up and running on T-Mobile Galaxy Nexus

New Brabantia designs bring a touch of glamour to household chores

http://www.brabantia.com" target="_blank">Brabantia, well known for fusing beautiful design with innovative functionality, is introducing two unusual and elegant new designs to its stylish range of ironing table covers - Cherry Blossom and Gecko.And, with research showing that the average person in the UK spends almost six years[1] cleaning the house and dealing with household chores, it seems only right to bring a touch of glamour to the ironing!Hitting the production lines this month is Dutch stylist’s Gerda Elzenaar’s striking yet feminine ‘Cherry Blossom&

Press Release Distribution, New Brabantia designs bring a touch of glamour to household chores

Crysis 3 not on the cards for Nintendo's Wii U

Nintendo's upcoming Wii U has yet to see the light of day but it seems that many developers have expressed their disinterest in developing for it. While the Nintendo Wii is fun in its own right, most "hardcore" games tend to find themselves on platforms such as the Xbox 360 or the PlayStation 3, which is why we guess it did not come as a complete surprise to learn that Crytek's upcoming Crysis 3 will not be arriving on the Wii U.

Ubergizmo, Crysis 3 not on the cards for Nintendo's Wii U

Apple Infringes Motorola Mobility Patent, ITC Says

A judge from the International Trade Commission (ITC) this Tuesday said that Apple has infringed a patent belonging to Motorola Mobility in making the iPhone, the iPad and a couple of other products. The said patent that Apple has presumably violated is a patent of Motorola for eliminating noise and other interference during voice and data transmissions. Motorola Mobility has filed a lawsuit against Apple in the district courts of Florida and Illinois.

Ubergizmo, Apple Infringes Motorola Mobility Patent, ITC Says

Pocket Legends 3D iPad Game Review

With tablets like the iPad now becoming an entertainment device, game apps would naturally make it more interesting. In fact, there are now a lot of iPad games available that can provide hours and hours of fun and enjoyment. Even iPad users can now play MMO games on their device with the likes of Pocket Legends 3D. Pocket Legends 3D is a fun MMO game that lets players explore a massive online world that they can explore and do battle in and go after quests in exchange for rewards. And just like MMORPG's of today, the game is also filled with fantasy characters that players can choose from.

Gadget.com, Pocket Legends 3D iPad Game Review

HTC Business: It Will Get Worse Before It Gets Better

The One design was necessary to align HTC's business with the new reality. The earnings season is in full swing, and it has been a bit of a roller coaster and HTC is a bit in a pothole: while others have been doing well, HTC's expects to see its revenue fall (again) by 16% when compared to last year.

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Apple and Proview likely to settle dispute over iPad trademark

. Last week, Apple and Proview initiated talks in an attempt to resolve an ongoing legal dispute over the iPad trademark, and the Chinese company is confident that it will receive a settlement offer from Apple, the Associated Press reports. “It is likely that we will settle out of court. The Guangdong High Court is helping to arrange it and the court also expects to do so,” said Ma Dongxiao, a lawyer for Proview. “Actually Proview always expected to settle out of court from the beginning.

Boy Genius Report, Apple and Proview likely to settle dispute over iPad trademark

HP announces six Ivy Bridge desktops, available April 29th from $699

We've already seen a number of laptops from HP sporting Intel's 22nm micro architecture, most commonly known as Ivy Bridge, but now the company is giving its desktop lineup a similar refresh with six quad-core models that'll be available directly from the manufacturer on April 29th. Of the group, three will feature all-in-one form factors, which include the Omni 220qd - a rig with Beats Audio and a cantilever design that'll start at $999 - along with the Omni 27qd, which features a 27-inch display and a $1,199 price tag.

Engadget, HP announces six Ivy Bridge desktops, available April 29th from $699

30 Rock spoofs Chrysler's 'Halftime in America' ad

Chrysler has gotten quite a bit of mileage out of its "Halftime in America" ad, if only for the comedic value. Saturday Night Live pulled off what was perhaps the funniest rendition of the two-minute spot, and the hits just keep on coming. This time, NBC's 30 Rock gets in on the gag, with veteran tough guy actor Stacy Keach filling in for the otherwise irreplaceable Clint Eastwood. In the show, Keach was tasked with selling furniture with a tough guy attitude, but what we get instead is a solid laugh.

Actually, for our money the third faux ad is by far the funniest, with Keach selling Bazooka Joe bubblegum.

Autoblog, 30 Rock spoofs Chrysler's 'Halftime in America' ad

Latest Minecraft Pocket Edition update brings crafting to touchscreen devices

A new update for Minecraft — Pocket Edition is now available in the Google Play Store and continues to build on the original mobile version of the game by introducing more features found in its desktop counterpart. Just as previous versions of Minecraft PE started to introduce “survival” elements such as health and day/night changes, the latest update brings crafting to the small screen via MATTIS. An acronym for Minecraft Advanced Touch Technology Interface System, MATTIS boils crafting down to a few simple steps but opens up a whole avenue of new possibilities.

Android Phone, Latest Minecraft Pocket Edition update brings crafting to touchscreen devices

Samsung details Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for American carriers

Samsung has published a list detailing which carrier variants of its phones and tablets will be blessed with Android Ice Cream Sandwich. While Sprint's Nexus S 4G is already enjoying the latest Android OS, the update will also arrive on the Now Network's Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch. From Verizon, both the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Galaxy Tab 7.7 will get the upgrade, accompanied by the WiFi variants of the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. On AT&T, ICS is confirmed for its Galaxy S II, the Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Galaxy Note, Captivate Glide, Nexus S and Galaxy Tab 8.9.

Engadget, Samsung details Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades for American carriers

Skype launches on PS Vita, can do video calls in the middle of gaming sessions (video)

Skype continues to spread itself to anything with a data connection, and while while we don't expect this to be the last gaming device it'll appear on, it's the second. Yes, the Microsoft-owned Skype will be available to download for free on the Sony-made PlayStation Vita later today and it's capable of video calls from the get-go - although we're yet to test whether that's possible on a 3G signal. Embarrassingly, the app looks far more capable than its recent gone-gold compadre on Microsoft's very own mobile platform.

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Workbooks sales director recognised as global channel SMB influencer

24 April 2012: Ian Moyse, Workbooks sales director, has been recognised by SMB Nation on the Worldwide SMB 150 Channel Influencers List for 2012. Ian was nominated in the ‘Experts’ category for his relentless work promoting and educating channels on the benefits of cloud computing to both themselves and their clients. In the ‘Community’ voting section Ian was voted 3rd Worldwide out of over 400 nominees. On 17th April the final list was announced including a wide range of channel leaders from around the globe.A three-part process determined this year's list of SMB 150 influencers.

Press Release Distribution, Workbooks sales director recognised as global channel SMB influencer

BYD intros dual-mode electric Qin vehicle, Remote Driving key for outside-the-car operation

The New York Auto Show may be done and over with, but the 2012 Beijing International Auto Show is just hitting its stride. Predictably, BYD is attendance, and it's got a couple of new gizmos out of the red carpet. For starters, there's the Qin (pronounced "Chin," not Kin), a dual-mode electric vehicle that includes seven percent better efficiency, power and energy-saving in pure EV mode compared to the first generation's F3DM system. All told, the vehicle car scoot some 31 miles on a single 10KWh charge, and in hybrid mode, it can use both its 110KW electric motor and its 1.5 Turbo engine to output some 223KW of power and 440Nm of torque.


Engadget, BYD intros dual-mode electric Qin vehicle, Remote Driving key for outside-the-car operation

Mimecast praised as Champion of email security by Bloor Research

New Bloor Research report gives Mimecast’s email security ‘Champion’ status London, UK – 24th April 2012: Mimecast, the leading supplier of cloud-based email archiving, continuity and security for Microsoft Exchange and Office 365, today announced that it has been placed in the Champion segment of a new Bloor Research InComparison paper. The report examines the email security market, evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of key players in the space.

Press Release Distribution, Mimecast praised as Champion of email security by Bloor Research

New App from AEP Networks enables secure access to work applications on the move

Ultra Protect 7.4 enables ‘bring your own device’ with virtual access to the office via devices including the iPad and iPhoneLoudwater, UK (April 24, 2012) – Ultra Electronics AEP Networks, the provider of trusted security, has announced Ultra Protect 7.4, a new solution that enables organisations to provide its employees with secure access to work-related applications on the move even if their device is used predominately for personal use.

Press Release Distribution, New App from AEP Networks enables secure access to work applications on the move

Virgin Mobile Canada announces HTC One S giveaway, suggests $600 retail price

Much like within the US, the HTC One S has yet to invade the Canadian shoreline. While the smartphone is expected to arrive at a number of carriers, Virgin Mobile has never been one to pass up a promotional opportunity. Accordingly, it's launched a teaser page for HTC's brawny middleweight, along with a giveaway that promises a free handset to two lucky individuals. Curiously, it seems the contest rules may have outed Virgin's off-contract price for the One S, and while the $600 figure is no shocker, it certainly gives purchasers an idea of what to expect.

Engadget, Virgin Mobile Canada announces HTC One S giveaway, suggests $600 retail price

Acer Predator and Gateway DX4860 Get Intel 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge

Both, Acer and Gateway have announced new desktop computers that will contain the 3rd generation processors that have been codenamed Ivy Bridge. The Acer Predator AG3620 will pack a 3.4GHz Intel Core i7 3770 and will have the Nvidia GT630 graphics card. On top of that, 16GB of RAM and 2TB of storage space would make this the subject the wet dream of many a gamer. As a more reasonably priced alternative, the Gateway DX4860 will have sufficiently powerful specifications with a 3.1GHz Intel Core i5 3450 processor, 6GB of DDR3 RAM and 1TB of storage space.

Ubergizmo, Acer Predator and Gateway DX4860 Get Intel 3rd Gen Ivy Bridge

New software can easily unlock any iPhone

. Apple's fifth-generation iPhone 4S can now be SIM-unlocked in just a few easy steps, as can any previous version of Apple's popular smartphone line. The new unlock procedure, mapped out this past weekend by mobile hacker “Loktar_Sun,” will allow iPhone owners to use a SIM card from any compatible carrier rather than just the carrier from which the phone was purchased. Users need only jailbreak their iPhones and follow a simple 13-step procedure to unlock their handsets, though caution should obviously be taken and the procedure will void the manufacturer's warranty.

Boy Genius Report, New software can easily unlock any iPhone

2013 SRT Viper looking fly in yellow?

We've already seen the production-ready 2013 SRT Viper. In fact, we named it Best In Show after it officially debuted at the 2012 New York Auto Show earlier this month. But what we haven't seen is the full color palette that will be offered, and our spy photographers recently caught a Viper prototype out testing sporting a fresh coat of yellow paint, as well as some new, more sedate wheels. As for that color, we aren't sure how we feel about it just yet, granted, we'll want to see it in person and without all of the hastily bolted-together panel gaps of this prototype.

Autoblog, 2013 SRT Viper looking fly in yellow?