Matsunichi's MarquisPad MP977 tablet tempts us with $249, dual-core Android 4.0

You might remember Le Pan's tablets from CES this year, of which only one was truly ready at the time. The company is now ready to hit the US in earnest, but you'll have to forget the company name along with the earlier designs: it's now Matsunichi, and it's planning to kick off its US-ready makeover through the MarquisPad MP977. The tablet shares the 9.7-inch, 1024 x 768 display of the Le Pan II, but it's now running a slightly speedier dual-core, 1.2GHz TI chip (likely the same OMAP 4430 as in the Droid Xyboard), ships with Android 4.0 out of the gate and comes in a sleeker - not to mention browner - shell.

Engadget, Matsunichi's MarquisPad MP977 tablet tempts us with $249, dual-core Android 4.0

Siri points to Nokia Lumia 900 as best smartphone, bases answer from Wolfram Alpha

What is the best smartphone in the world. Of course, we wouldn't answer that question on your behalf. After all, you hold the answer to that question. We have different preferences, and we really respect that. But when you will ask that question to Wolfram Alpha, the popular answer engine that answers factual queries directly by computing the answer from structured data, it will give you the Nokia Lumia 900 4G as an answer. But no, Wolfram Alpha isn't biased about Windows Phone.

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itworld, Siri points to Nokia Lumia 900 as best smartphone, bases answer from Wolfram Alpha

Samsung Omnia M Windows Phone

Samsung Electronics will release the Samsung Omnia M (model: GT-I8350) Windows Phone-based smartphone in Europe. The smartphone features a 1GHz processor, a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a VGA front-facing camera, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and the new Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS. The Samsung Omnia M also provides Samsung AllShare, allowing you to play films, video games, or any other media directly from your Samsung Omnia M to an AllShare-compatible TV.

TechFresh, Samsung Omnia M Windows Phone

Verizon to expand LTE in 27 new markets on May 17th

. Verizon on Thursday announced a slew of new locations for the carrier's high-speed 4G LTE network that will go live on May 17th. The company's LTE service will roll out in numerous communities along the Jersey Shore including Sea Bright, Monmouth Beach, Belmar, Point Pleasant, Toms River, Atlantic City and Cape May County, along with 26 other markets, the majority of which are located in the Northeast.

Boy Genius Report, Verizon to expand LTE in 27 new markets on May 17th

Audi e-bike Wörthersee lets you pop wheelies eco-style, plays nice with your smartphone

We're no stranger to e-bikes here, but most of the examples we've seen so far have very much been meant for A-to-B rides. Audi's aiming to fix that with its e-bike Wörthersee prototype. The carbon fiber transport not only has a strong 2.3kW motor - the most powerful ever in a bike, so says Audi - but can use that power for tricks. You can flick the Wörthersee into a wheelie mode and either shift your weight around or leave it fully automatic, depending on the fierceness of your stunt skills.

Engadget, Audi e-bike Wörthersee lets you pop wheelies eco-style, plays nice with your smartphone

Treasury has no plans to sell remaining GM stock quite yet

General Motors stock has been languishing for months, failing to climb past $30 per share since July of last year. Trading at around $22 per share today, the optimism that surrounded the company's emergence from bankruptcy and initial public offering in November 2010 has all but vanished. So it's no wonder that the United States Treasury has decided to sit on its GM shares, with no plans to sell of its remaining 26 percent stake in the automaker. According to The Detroit News, the Treasury believes that GM is underpriced given the changes that have happened at the company.

Autoblog, Treasury has no plans to sell remaining GM stock quite yet

Revamped OS X icons point to Retina display for MacBooks

. Apple on Wednesday released the latest update to its OS X Lion operating system, OS X 10.7.4. Along with a number of minor bug fixes and a security update to address a vulnerability in FileVault, the update included behind-the-scenes changes that will pave the way for future Macs with high-resolution Retina displays, according to Apple Insider. The Cupertino-based company has updated a number of apps - including the built-in TextEdit app - with double-resolution icons, increasing their sizes from 512 x 512 pixels to 1,024 x 1,024 pixels.

Boy Genius Report, Revamped OS X icons point to Retina display for MacBooks

Captain! There Be Whales Here!

The Octa TabletTail adds a stand and a grip to your iPad.  The Vacuum Dock is the first part of the system.  It is an “ergonomically shaped suction attachment that provides a reliable and long-lasting connection to your device.”  It's shaped to fit comfortably in your hand.  The WhaleTail snaps into the dock, and it acts as a stand to support your iPad in both viewing and typing positions.  The WhaleTail also serves as a comfortable grip to help you keep a firm hold on your slippery iPad.  The Vacuum Dock and WhaleTail are $49.95, from Octa.  Like most accessories on the market today, the iPad is featured in the photos for

The Gadgeteer, Captain! There Be Whales Here!

Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston

Were you asleep at mission control during Endeavor's final flight. Did you forget to look to the New York City skyline for the Enterprise's last adventure. Buck up buttercup, there's still one Space Shuttle launch you haven't missed - a faux Space Shuttle, named Explorer, is prepping itself to ride a barge to NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. The full-size shuttle mockup was shuffled out of the Kennedy Space Center Complex to make way for an actual spacecraft last year, and will now embark on a ten day journey by sea to its new home in Texas.

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newtech, Artificial Space Shuttle Explorer readies for launch at sea, journey to Houston

Apple iTV Just Confirmed by Foxconn Boss?

Foxconn Technology Group founder and Chief Executive Terry Gou has apparently gone on record and stated that the company will soon initiate the manufacturing process for an Apple television. Reportedly, he said that production is yet to have begun and as China Daily (via BGR) reports; the electronics manufacturer is in the midst of preparing its infrastructure for Apple's HDTV. The website also claims that Gou stated the above mentioned comments while he was present at a press conference in Shanghai on Friday. Apple's long rumored HDTV or 'iTV' as it is often known is rumored to look like the company's current LED Cinema Display.

Ubergizmo, Apple iTV Just Confirmed by Foxconn Boss?

Myspace for iPhone App Review

Remember Myspace, one of the pioneers in social networking. Yes, it still around and actually comes with its own app for iOS. Myspace Mobile is a more truncate and organized version of its web counterpart, providing users access to familiar Myspace features such as My Profile, Friends Status and Mood, Friend Updates, Bulletins, Comments, and Settings. Meanwhile, the bottom section features rows of access points that make for easier navigation.

This app works fairly organic, tapping the screen to view and add friends, comments and photos, as well as personal blogs and moods.

Gadget.com, Myspace for iPhone App Review

ASUS Padfone battery goes 14.1 hours in laptop mode during real world tests over 3G

After uncovering a YouTube video on ASUS's channel claiming that the soon-to-be-released ASUS Padfone's battery was capable of up to 102 hours of use when in laptop mode, the folks at Engadget decided the numbers were a bit too good to take at face value. They went straight to source and got the slightly more realistic answers they were seeking. Turns out the original figure was based on 2G talk time. When it comes to 3G service and browsing the web, the hours add up to significantly less, but remain impressive.

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newtech, ASUS Padfone battery goes 14.1 hours in laptop mode during real world tests over 3G

Rovio confirms Casey's Contraptions acquisition, remake arriving in the summer

Remember yesterday we reported that it was suggested that Rovio's new game could be none other than a remake of Casey's Contraptions. Well it turns out that the speculation and rumors were right on the mark. Rovio has since come forward and acknowledged that they have acquired the rights to Casey's Contraptions' IP from its developers – Snappy Touch and Mystery Coconut. “The gameplay is a perfect fit in our arsenal with its approachable, fun and highly addictive take on the physics puzzler genre.

Ubergizmo, Rovio confirms Casey's Contraptions acquisition, remake arriving in the summer

Flexera Software Wins CODiE Award for Best Asset Management Solution - 3rd CODiE Award for Company

FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprise is recognised for software licence optimisation capabilitiesMaidenhead, UK – May 11, 2012 - Flexera Software, the leading provider of Application Usage Management solutions for application producers and enterprises, announced today that its market-leading enterprise licence optimisation solution, FlexNet Manager Suite for Enterprises, won the Software & Information Industry Association (SIIA) CODiE Award for best asset management solution. This is the third CODiE award win for Flexera Software.SIIA, the principal trade association for the software and digital content industries,

Press Release Distribution, Flexera Software Wins CODiE Award for Best Asset Management Solution - 3rd CODiE Award for Company

Fuel Cell USB Charger

Providing power for those portable devices is always a concern for many people who own them. With these devices having limited power provided by their batteries, having the means to recharge them has become essential. A relatively new option of recharging these portable devices while on the road may be offered by the Fuel Cell USB Charger. The Fuel Cell USB Charger is being introduced in the market by Lilliputian Systems. This portable charging system is unique because it makes use of fuel cells to generate the power needed to charge devices. It is a plug-less charger capable of recharging portable USB charged devices.

Gadget.com, Fuel Cell USB Charger

LG Optimus Elite Now Available For Pre-Order On Virgin Mobile (USA)

If you head on over to Virgin Mobile’s website, you can pre-order the recently announced LG Optimus Elite. The device might not break any benchmark records, but it definitely wont break the bank either. The “eco-friendly” device will only set you back $150, which isn’t too shabby for those looking to upgrade their aging Samsung Intercept.

Android Phone, LG Optimus Elite Now Available For Pre-Order On Virgin Mobile (USA)

7″ iPad Mini rumored yet again, should be released in October for $200-$250

Just in case you were wondering where all the iPad Mini rumors went in the past couple of weeks or so, well… here's another one. Long story short: it's apparently still on track, will see a release in October, and will cost $200 to $250. The 7-inch iPad Mini will be announced alongside the next iPhone in the fall, according to one of iMore‘s sources (which was reliable in the past). The killer price point is there so that competitors won't have any breathing space. And if this turns out to be true, we're bound to agree.

Unwired View, 7″ iPad Mini rumored yet again, should be released in October for $200-$250

Harry Potter e-book loaners coming to your Kindle, if you're Primed

Amazon will never run out of copies of Harry Potter e-books from its Lending Library. Thanks to a new agreement with Pottermore, on June 19th the entire seven-book collection will be among the 140,000 plus you can grab, provided, of course, that you're an Amazon Prime member. If you've forked over the $79 yearly membership fee, you'll have no due date or waiting, and all your highlights and bookmarks will be saved if you need to re-borrow.

Engadget, Harry Potter e-book loaners coming to your Kindle, if you're Primed

NEC's 13.3-inch LaVie Z Ultrabook weighs just 2.2 pounds, brings lithium-magnesium into your life

Just in case you thought NEC was done with its PC updates this week, the Japanese PC builder has thrown its hat into the Ultrabook ring with a unique contribution of its own. The LaVie Z has a 13.3-inch screen like your garden variety ultralight, but it weighs just 2.2 pounds through a new lithium-magnesium alloy shell about half the weight of the aluminum that some companies love to use. Unfortunately, that weight and the slim frame are about all we know so far: NEC isn't providing any internal specifications, possibly because it's waiting on Ultrabook-ready Ivy Bridge chips.

Engadget, NEC's 13.3-inch LaVie Z Ultrabook weighs just 2.2 pounds, brings lithium-magnesium into your life

Ford recalling 10,500 F-150, Mustang, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator models over faulty transmission sensor

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of several recent Ford models due to a defective transmission sensor. Some 10,000 vehicles are affected, including some 2011 and 2012 F-150 pickups, 2012 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models, and 2012-2013 Ford Mustang vehicles. Problem vehicles will experience one of several issues with their automatic transmissions, including the transmission not shifting into reverse when the gearshift lever is moved to the "R" position, the "R" lamp on the dashboard not illuminating, and the backup lamps not working.

Autoblog, Ford recalling 10,500 F-150, Mustang, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator models over faulty transmission sensor

Sprint's new Samsung SPH-L300 LTE Android phone pictured

Apart from getting ready to introduce the SPH-L710 (which is probably a Galaxy S III version), Sprint is also planning the release of the Samsung SPH-L300. Like the L710, the L300 will have LTE connectivity. Moreover, it's said that the L300 uses the same dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor. Brief Mobile has a photo of the Samsung SPH-L300, showing it to sport three physical keys.

Unwired View, Sprint's new Samsung SPH-L300 LTE Android phone pictured

GE's 27-watt LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulbs set to light up our lives next year

As if you didn't already have enough reason to be pumped for this week's Lightfair trade show in Vegas — GE is talking up its new 27-watt Energy Smart LED bulb that can product enough power (1,600-plus lumens) to replace a standard 100-watt incandescent bulb. The bulb, which joins 13-watt and 9-watt LED bulbs (replacements for 60- and 40-watt incandescents, respectively) offers up 25,000 hours of life, which should give you roughly 22.8 years, assuming you use it about three hours a day. It'll be hitting the U.S.

2DayBlog.com, GE's 27-watt LED replacement for 100-watt incandescent bulbs set to light up our lives next year

Proview's U.S. iPad suit against Apple tossed out

. A California judge tossed out Proview's trademark claims against Apple's iPad tablet. The Chinese company filed a lawsuit in California's superior court in February, claiming Apple's license to use the iPad name was invalid, a claim Apple disputes. Judge Mark Pierce last week dismissed the case on the grounds that the two parties had previously agreed to settle any disagreements in Hong Kong, Reuters reported. Apple and Proview have been locked in a high-profile legal dispute over whether or not Apple has the right to use the use the iPad name in China and elsewhere.

Boy Genius Report, Proview's U.S. iPad suit against Apple tossed out

OS X 10.7.4 FileVault Security Issue Fixed

Mac users will be happy to hear that Apple has just launched its latest update to Mac OS X Lion today. If you can still remember our post a few days ago about the issue with the FileVault encryption program that, according to security researcher David Emry, allowed Mac passwords to be kept in plain text file, well, there's good news. That's because version 10.7.4 will be addressing that particular issue. The update also brings in a few fixes including the issue with the “Reopen windows when logging back in” setting that apparently is always enabled.

Ubergizmo, OS X 10.7.4 FileVault Security Issue Fixed

Mercedes-Benz shows off the dark side of the C63 AMG Black Series coupe

Mercedes-Benz has rolled out a new video for its vicious C63 AMG Black Series. The 510-horsepower machine spends a little time frolicking through an industrial complex before taking to an open stretch of track for a little more fun. The entire clip is appropriately shot in black and white and set to the riotous tones of the hefty 6.2-liter V8 banging off the limiter. Not a bad way to blow two minutes of your day.
As you may recall, Chris Harris recently lined the C63 AMG Black Series up against bruisers like Porsche 911 GT3 RS and the BMW M3 GTS for a little German showdown.



Autoblog, Mercedes-Benz shows off the dark side of the C63 AMG Black Series coupe

AT&T cancels plans to release Samsung Skyrocket HD, likely setting sights on Galaxy S III

Remember the Samsung Skyrocket HD for AT&T. Great, now forget it. According to Sammy, the largest GSM carrier has decided to forego the mysteriously absent device, announced all the way back at January's AT&T Developer Summit, in order to focus on other products. This move adds credence to our suspicions that this particular handset wouldn't have a distinct place in the lineup alongside the carrier's version of the Galaxy S III, which hasn't been officially announced for US availability yet.

Engadget, AT&T cancels plans to release Samsung Skyrocket HD, likely setting sights on Galaxy S III

Wolfenstein 3D celebrates 20 years of machine guns and flag-obscured passages with free web version

To commemorate the big two-oh years since its release, Bethesda has offered up the full Wolfenstein 3D experience to play for free in your web browser. Not only that, you'll also be able to play the id original on iOS devices gratis (at least for today) and creator John Carmack has decided to offer us a director's commentary on the game's development while shooting his way through a few levels.

Engadget, Wolfenstein 3D celebrates 20 years of machine guns and flag-obscured passages with free web version

Apple releases OS X Lion 10.7.4 update

. Apple on Wednesday released an update to its desktop operating system. OS X Lion 10.7.4 contains a number of minor fixes as well as a security update that addresses the FileVault password security issue uncovered recently. The bug made users' passwords vulnerable by storing them in plain text format.

Boy Genius Report, Apple releases OS X Lion 10.7.4 update

CloudOn brings its Office to Android tablets, adds support for Google Drive (video)

Indirectly or not, the other guys seem to enjoy their time spent with CloudOn's unorthodox delivery of Microsoft Office. Fortunately for you, the service just announced it's now available to the Android folk - at least to those with a Google certified slate. The CloudOn application comes as a freebie and it's compatible with tablets running Honeycomb or Ice Cream Sandwich. Keep in mind that, aside from creating / editing docs on Word, Excel and PowerPoint, you'll also be able to open almost any file thanks to Adobe Reader.

Engadget, CloudOn brings its Office to Android tablets, adds support for Google Drive (video)

Virgin Mobile Unveils First 4G Phone

Sprint has announced that its no-contract subsidiary Virgin Mobile will be launching its first 4G phone. Customers would be able to grab their very own HTC Evo V 4G from VM's website beginning May 31, with a wider release expected in June. This WiMax-equipped smartphone has a similar spec list (albeit revamped) to the Evo 3D: a 4.3-inch qHD screen, 1GB of RAM, and a 5-megapixel camera with “3D HD imaging” capability.

Gadget.com, Virgin Mobile Unveils First 4G Phone

HTC Golf (Wildfire C) images leaked

Remember the budget smartphone known as the HTC Golf. Well, it seems that ITProPortal is on the receiving end of its fair share of images, where the handset is also known as the Wildfire C. Others even call it the HTC Desire C, and with so many names abound, it remains to be seen just what the final roll call will be. ITProPortal's source claims that the smartphone (which is definitely entry level, so do not expect to see it result in fireworks and all that jazz) will be running on a single core processor that is under 1GHz of speed.

Ubergizmo, HTC Golf (Wildfire C) images leaked

T-Mobile attacks the iPhone and AT&T in new TV ad [video]

. Now that T-Mobile and AT&T don't have to pretend to like each other anymore, the nation's No.4 carrier can go back to attacking AT&T and its top-selling smartphone, Apple's iPhone 4S. T-Mobile debuted a new TV commercial this week that once again takes aim at AT&T's slow network and Apple's popular iPhone. ”If this is the speed of the iPhone 4S on AT&T, what does 4G speed on T-Mobile look like?” the ad's narrator asks as a man cruises along the highway on a motorcycle. Then, T-Mobile's TV spokeswoman flies by the man while decked in leather on her new motorcycle.



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Pogoplug Team lets businesses tap into their own 'personal clouds' for $15 a year per user

Last we heard from Pogoplug, it had unleashed its Series 4 hardware (its current device for making any of your drives network accessible). Today, the company, known for its pursuit to make the cloud more "personal," has shifted its gears back to software, aiming directly at businesses with a new service dubbed Pogoplug Team. On basic level, Team is similar to the software-based version of Pogoplug, enhancing the experience with goodies like multiple accounts and full customization to match your businesses' look.

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technologypulse, Pogoplug Team lets businesses tap into their own 'personal clouds' for $15 a year per user

Deal of the Day – 15.6″ HP ENVY 6t Core i5 Ultrabook

Wednesday's LogicBUY Deal is the 15.6″ HP ENVY 6t Ultrabook starting as low as $499.99.  Features:  Core i5-2467M 1.4GHz Dual-core, 4GB RAM, 500GB hard drive plus a 32GB mSSD, Intel HD 3000 graphics, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth, HD Webcam, 15.6″ BrightView 1366 X 768 LED-backlit LCD, Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS, 4-cell Li-ion Battery, Midnight Black with Ruby Red Soft Touch.  The 6t-1000 model has Beats audio with dual speakers, a subwoofer, HDMI port, full-size keyboard (optional backlit for $20 upgrade), two USB 3.0 ports, HP CoolSense technology and up to 8.25 hours battery life.  Customize as desired.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day â€" 15.6″ HP ENVY 6t Core i5 Ultrabook

HTC acknowledges One X's messaging notification problem, update in the works

Heads up HTC One X owners, it seems that there have been several reports (via Android Central and XDA Developers) that there is a messaging bug plaguing some One X devices. For those who own the One X and are wondering what we're talking about, the reports have suggested that the bug affects messages in two ways. One is that users will not be notified about new messages incoming via the status bar, and a badge on your Messaging home screen will not display a new message either. What this means is that users will have to open the Messaging app in order to check for new messages.

Ubergizmo, HTC acknowledges One X's messaging notification problem, update in the works

Instagram Socialmatic is a concept design of what the Instagram camera might look like in real life

Instagram users are no doubt familiar with the logo of the app that features a Polaroid-looking camera. Ever wondered what the camera could look like in real life if it were to be put into production. Thanks to the folks over at ADR Studio, they have managed to cook up a concept rendering of the Instagram camera that comes with a full touchscreen display on its back, a built-in printer, social networking capabilities (just like the Instagram app) and will come with 16GB of storage.

Ubergizmo, Instagram Socialmatic is a concept design of what the Instagram camera might look like in real life

Fujitsu announces its first Ivy Bridge Notebooks in Japan with the Lifebook AH and SH Series

Here you are Fujitsu latest notebook the Lifebook AH and SH Series that both comes with Intel's third generation of Core i CPUs : Ivy Bridge. The first models the Lifebook AH Series including a Core i7-3610QM, 8GB of RAM a 1TB HDD a BDXL Drive, a 15.6″ Full HD LCD Monitor, a Digital TV Tuner, USB3…. while the low ends one comes with a Sandy Bridge Core i3-2350M and a 15.6″ dsiplay with a 1366×768 resolution.



Akihabara News, Fujitsu announces its first Ivy Bridge Notebooks in Japan with the Lifebook AH and SH Series

100 Floors iPhone Game App Review

There are games that people like to play on their iPhone because it is simple to play with and fun at the same time. There are also other games that people like to play with because it allows them to think. This is true with those puzzle games like 100 Floors. 100 Floors is an iPhone game app that may be included in the puzzle category. But the puzzles it offers are unique and not always simple to solve at the very least. The premise of the game is for players to go up the different floors of a building. But at each floor, players need to solve different puzzles aimed at opening the door for players to get to the next floor.

Gadget.com, 100 Floors iPhone Game App Review

Samsung, Qualcomm start up Alliance for Wireless Power to take on Qi

Wireless power has until now been closely associated with the Wireless Power Consortium's Qi standard. There's now a second proposed common ground in the Alliance for Wireless Power, or A4WP. Samsung and Qualcomm, along with some help from Powermat, SK Telecom, Ever Win Industries, Gill Industries and Peiker Acustic, are making an alternative that allows for “spatial freedom” between your gadget and the charging source, although whether or not that's better than the 1.6-inch distance of the updated Qi spec is left to the imagination.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung, Qualcomm start up Alliance for Wireless Power to take on Qi

Integralis Strengthens Authentication and Access Control With SailPoint IdentityIQ

New Partnership Enhances Integralis’ Portfolio with Governance-based Identity Management TechnologyTheale, Reading, 9th May, 2012 Integralis Ltd., a global provider of IT Security and Information Risk Management solutions today announces a new partnership with SailPoint, the leading provider of governance-based identity management. The partnership strengthens Integralis’ existing capabilities in authentication and access control, providing full user lifecycle management solutions with SailPoint IdentityIQTM. SailPoint helps the world's largest organisations to mitigate risk, reduce IT costs and ensure compliance.

Press Release Distribution, Integralis Strengthens Authentication and Access Control With SailPoint IdentityIQ

2013 Cadillac XTS to be equipped with iPad tablets

Last year, we wrote about the 2013 Cadillac XTS and that it will sport premium Bose sound systems and a control and alert feature. Today, Cadillac is looking forward to up the ante by providing owners with an Apple iPad to help users get accustomed to the Caddy's features – particularly its Cadillac User Experience a.k.a. CUE infotainment system. Mark Harland, Cadillac's head of customer experience spoke to Wired and said that the company wants to be the leader in customer experience. "We need to think about helping with the learning curve.

Ubergizmo, 2013 Cadillac XTS to be equipped with iPad tablets

Samsung Galaxy S3 on Sprint has dual-core GPU and 16GB of internal memory

Sprint did carry the earlier versions of the Samsung Galaxy S devices – namely, the Samsung Epic 4G with a QWERTY keyboard as well as the version without a keyboard known as the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, so it comes across as little surprise to see Sprint stock up the upcoming Galaxy S3 smartphone. The Galaxy S3′s user agent profile is a treasure trove of information, and the folks over at PocketNow have managed to unearth additional details of the LTE-capable SPH-L710. In many ways, it is the same as that of the global model that goes by the model name GT-I9300, although there is but one major exception.

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at2359, Samsung Galaxy S3 on Sprint has dual-core GPU and 16GB of internal memory

Mini Star Wars Arcade stands at 12-inches tall, plays like the real deal

Honey, I shrunk the Star Wars Arcade cabinet. Yes sir, no pesky kids will have to undergo the deadly rays of a shrinking gun, but instead, the art of miniaturization has been upped to a totally new galaxy, with this particular Star Wars Arcade cabinet that has been shrunk down in size all the way to just 12″. Not only that, despite being such a tiny replica, it will actuall work, thanks to the inclusion of an actual working control yoke, glowing coin slots so that you know where to place those hard earned coins of yours, as well as a 100% playable emulated version of the original game.

Ubergizmo, Mini Star Wars Arcade stands at 12-inches tall, plays like the real deal

HP ENVY Ultrabook and Sleekbook

 . HP is launching the latest additions to its ENVY lineup in the thin category, namely the HP ENVY Ultrabook and the HP ENVY Sleekbook .

Ubergizmo, HP ENVY Ultrabook and Sleekbook

Spec Ops: The Line Demo Hits Xbox Live

The demo version of Spec Ops: The Line has finally the hit the Xbox Live. You'll be able to download it starting today for free (Gold Exclusive). Download yours now.

TechFresh, Spec Ops: The Line Demo Hits Xbox Live

Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180

We've all been there. When you run into a scenario where your kit is one USB port short of an ideal workflow. Fret not, the ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock from Lenovo will provide help with said issue when it arrives later this month. Powered by DisplayLink's DL-3900 graphics chip, the peripheral adds five of the aforementioned USB ports, dual DVI jacks for implementing multiple displays and both gigabit Ethernet and audio connections. Not too shabby for an expansion set that connects to your chosen workhorse over a single USB 3.0 cable.

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cherryapple, Lenovo ThinkPad USB 3.0 dock lends its ports to your deprived laptop via DisplayLink, available May 15th for $180

City of Detroit paying $608 per month to lease 2004 Dodge Intrepid (video)

What can you even say to defend a financial decision like this one. According to a report by Detroit's WXYZ television news team, the City of Detroit has been leasing a 2004 Dodge Intrepid since September 2003, over six years after the original two-year-lease expired. Since the City did not return the car, it has continued to make the $608 per month lease payments, even as it racked up miles well beyond the 40,000 in the original agreement, for which it now must pay 15 cents per mile. According to the report, the City has spent over $65,000 for the car, which it doesn't even own.
But that's not all.

Autoblog, City of Detroit paying $608 per month to lease 2004 Dodge Intrepid (video)

Stealth Tablet envelope will help camouflage your tablet

While bringing our tablets with us on the go is becoming a more common sight, it also means that there are probably more snatch thieves out there waiting to pounce. Unfortunately as much as we'd love to clutch our tablets and smartphones to our chest and hope that no one steals it, it is simply not ideal. This is where the Stealth Tablet Envelope comes in. Pictured above, the Stealth Tablet Envelope is a casing for your tablet that disguises itself as, well, an envelope. Upon first glance, it would appear as a somewhat banged up manila envelope with a faux paper exterior.

Ubergizmo, Stealth Tablet envelope will help camouflage your tablet

Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Apple released iOS 5.1.1 today for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. It is just a minor update that focuses on bug fixing rather than adding any new features. The following is the list of changes brought by the new update.
As you can tell from the screenshot above, the update was also released as an OTA download for devices running iOS 5 and above and weighs in at just 54MB. If you have an iOS device running a version prior to iOS 5, you'd have to connect to iTunes to download the latest update.

If haven't really noticed any of these bugs in the previous version so we can't tell if the update really fixed them or not.

GSM Arena, Apple releases iOS 5.1.1 update for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

Hands-on with Kyocera Rise, an Android 4.0 smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard (video)

Kyocera is looking to regain a foothold in the US smartphone market, and curiously enough, it's doing so by catering to niche audiences. First we saw the Hydro, a waterproof handset, and alongside it is the Rise, which features a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Both phones are built for CDMA networks, although Kyocera has yet to announce carrier availability for either. Spec-wise, the Rise is very similar to the Hydro, and this extends to the OS.






Engadget, Hands-on with Kyocera Rise, an Android 4.0 smartphone with a QWERTY keyboard (video)