Neuroscientists develop game for stroke rehabilitation, give the Wii a run for its money

Think the Wii has the market cornered on gaming rehab. Think again - neuroscientists at New Castle University are developing a series of motion controlled video games to make stroke rehab more fun and accessible. The team's first title, dubbed Circus Challenge, lets patients digitally throw pies, tame lions and juggle to help them build strength and regain motor skills. As players progress, the game ratchets up its difficulty, presumably to match pace with their recovery.

Engadget, Neuroscientists develop game for stroke rehabilitation, give the Wii a run for its money

Toyota boosting V6 production in Alabama, adding 125 jobs

Toyota's Huntsville, Alabama production facility, which makes the company's four-cylinder, V6 and V8 engines, is getting a couple of big boosts: $80 million and roughly 125 new jobs. When the spending and hiring is complete, the enlarged factory and the plant's 1,150 workers will raise engine-production capacity to more than 700,000 units, with V6 production more than doubled from 146,000 engines per year to 362,000. Toyota's been spending and hiring all this year, with $645 million invested in growth and 1,100 jobs added to the rolls.

Autoblog, Toyota boosting V6 production in Alabama, adding 125 jobs

Amazon prepping a 10-inch Kindle Fire?

A 10-inch Kindle Fire has been rumored for a long, long time. It was even believed that the first generation Amazon tablet would come in both the 7-inch and 10-inch flavors, until Amazon scrapped the larger version to focus on one device, and on keeping the price down. It worked brilliantly for the company, with the Fire believed to hold over 50% of the Android tablet marketshare. However, Digitimes has reported that there might be a 10-inch version coming after all, and might as early as the 3rd quarter of the year.

Android Phone, Amazon prepping a 10-inch Kindle Fire?

Ecobee launches Smart Si Wi-Fi Thermostat

We first learned about Ecobee's Smart Thermostat in 2008. A year later, the manufacturer released the device to the public. This year, the company is launching its latest take-off to the Smart Thermostat. For those of you who have tested the product, perhaps you'd like to check out the new Ecobee Smart Si Thermostat.
Ecobee's latest product promises to deliver energy-efficient technology at a great price and that it can be adjusted anytime from anywhere, using a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Ubergizmo, Ecobee launches Smart Si Wi-Fi Thermostat

WP reportedly overtakes iPhone in China with 7% of market

While 7% of the Chinese smartphone market may seem like nothing to get excited about (especially considering Android had a staggering 68.4% last time we checked), it is an impressive statistic if you take into account that two months ago, not a single WP-powered device was for sale in China. Growth of this speed has only been seen in one other market so far: Nokia's backyard of Finland. Reports also indicate that WP is gaining tracktion in Russia too.

GSM Arena, WP reportedly overtakes iPhone in China with 7% of market

K-Touch joins China Mobile with Marvell-powered T660, waves a $160 price tag

Last we heard, Chinese manufacturer K-Touch was quite busy showing off its Treasure V8 at this year's Mobile World Congress. Now, the company's taken the wraps off of its budget-friendly, TD-SCDMA T660 smartphone, marking its first intelligent handset on China Mobile. The device itself features a 4-inch, IPS display alongside a 5-megapixel rear shooter and a 1GHz, Marvell PXA920H CPU (the same one found on the ZTE U880E and Lenovo A668T).

Engadget, K-Touch joins China Mobile with Marvell-powered T660, waves a $160 price tag

iDrum is a portable drum pad for your iOS device

Fans of games like Guitar Hero and Rock Band were no doubt pleased that they were able to play something similar on their iOS devices, i.e. Tap Tap Revenge. While that's certainly fun to play, will all that tapping and drumming damage your iOS' screen. We're not sure how many iPhone screens we've seen broken due to too much Tap Tap Revenge, but if you'd rather not take the risk, and if you'd prefer a physical controller as well, Dream Cheeky might have something for you in the form of the iDrum.
This physical drum pad offers gamers a seven piece "drum kit" that's about the size of Apple's wireless keyboard.

Ubergizmo, iDrum is a portable drum pad for your iOS device

iLuv DualJack Cable

The iLuv DualJack Cable is a sync and charge cable, which is compatible with iPod touch, iPhone and most of famous smartphones. The device provides an Apple 10-pin and a micro-USB. The iLuv DualJack Cable has a smart design that exposes only one connector at a time. It supports a USB 2.0 interface for fast data transfer. The iLuv DualJack Cable retails for $29.99.

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iRig Mix ships to iDevice-carrying DJs, Android app compatibility looks unlikely

If virtual DJs aren't your thing, you might be pleased to hear that the iRig Mix mobile music mixer is now shipping. You can forgo hefty price tags and still mix your own tunes for $99.99 with up to two iDevices at a time, audio from guitars, MP3 players, CD players and the like. In addition to physical controls for volume, gain, treble and bass, the mixer is accompanied by a roster of free apps to help with production, performing and recording.

Engadget, iRig Mix ships to iDevice-carrying DJs, Android app compatibility looks unlikely

Court orders Apple and HTC to attend settlement talks

Apple is currently looking to settle their legal disputes with both Samsung and Proview, and now you might be able to add HTC to that list. As you guys are probably painfully aware by now, some HTC devices have been held up at the US Customs over an ITC (International Trade Commission) ban that was enacted last year. According to Florian Mueller of FOSS Patents, the US District Court of Delaware has ordered lawyers and other "decision" makers to get together and to discuss a possible settlement.

Ubergizmo, Court orders Apple and HTC to attend settlement talks

RapidSwitch helps international live streaming company bloom in Arab Spring

Dedicated hosting helps Livestation win bigger news streaming contractsLivestation, the largest aggregator of live streaming television news, has credited the dedicated hosting it gets from RapidSwitch for helping it cope with a phenomenal growth in traffic during the Arab Spring. Livestation works with the world’s biggest broadcasters, making their news available in an IP format and streaming it through websites, smartphone apps and even set top boxes.

Press Release Distribution, RapidSwitch helps international live streaming company bloom in Arab Spring

NOS energy drink presents the mini-doc Keep Drifting Fun

Drifting's been off the front pages for a while, the latest reports having more to do with turmoil than tire shredding. As with most things, though, just because it's not headlining doesn't mean it's disappeared. NOS energy drink sent one of our favorite filmic chroniclers, Will Roegge, across the country to survey the drifting world. The result is a mini-documentary called Keep Drifting Fun.
And we do mean the word “documentary” - it's 30 minutes long.

2DayBlog.com, NOS energy drink presents the mini-doc Keep Drifting Fun

Blink and It’s Booked

Blink Booking raises $2.5m from PROfounders, SoftTech, and travel industry veteransLondon, 18th May 2012 – Blink Booking, a new business with its sights set on revolutionising how people book and pay for their accommodation, today launched in the UK.

Press Release Distribution, Blink and It’s Booked

Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

Grilling work is part of every great barbecue. It takes some work grilling the meat to come up with great tasting barbecues to eat. It would really help if some of the work is greatly reduced, like creating red hot charcoals for grilling. This can easily be done with having a Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter.
The Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter makes it easy to make those charcoals ready for grilling. Its chimney starting systems lights up the charcoal evenly and quickly. Made of aluminized steel and a heat insulated plastic handle, this gadget can hold enough charcoal for 1 22.5 inch kettle grill.

Gadget.com, Weber Rapidfire Chimney Starter

Microsoft reminds users to update to Windows Phone 7.5 before it's too late

Today, Microsoft is reminding its Windows Phone users to update to Windows Phone 7.5. Microsoft said that users might soon need Windows Phone 7.5 in order to update, download, and buy apps from its Marketplace. “We're now doing the final work needed to turn on this new requirement, so I thought it would be a good time for another friendly reminder,” Microsoft said. If you can still remember last month, we wrote to you about Microsoft's decision to remove Windows Phone apps from Zune. Apparently Microsoft will push through with its plan to ensure continued Marketplace access.

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Sony NEX-F3 Compact System Camera

Sony hits back with another compact system camera, the NEX-F3. This entry-level camera sports a 16.1-megapixel APS-C size image sensor, a 180-degree tiltable LCD for easy self-portraits, a built-in flash, Auto Portrait Framing for easy, top-quality portraits and Full HD AVCHD (50i/25p) video capture. The NEX-F3 will begin shipping from June 2012 for around $600.

TechFresh, Sony NEX-F3 Compact System Camera

Air Force accidentally fills entire hangar with foam

Here's why the Air Force is the best: not only do you get to fly awesome drones, every once in a while your superiors say Oh, fine, we'll throw another foam party, and the jets are doused in fire suppressant. But wait, this was no rave. It was just a huge annoying accident at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, where a welder accidentally triggered the emergency fire systems, releasing a galactic shit-ton of foam retardant.

2DayBlog.com, Air Force accidentally fills entire hangar with foam

Volvo XC90 to become Geely

Volvo recently unveiled yet another model year of the impossibly old XC90 – promised to be the final one before a complete redesign. But the overripe vintage of the first SUV to fall from Volvo's vine isn't stopping corporate parent Geely from absconding with the platform to launch a new high-end brand for China. According to China Car Times, Volvo's new XC90 will be launching in 2014, and after that the original will soldier on in China, at least in some form.

Autoblog, Volvo XC90 to become Geely

Google patent application could mean melody-matching for YouTube

YouTube has become a treasure trove for rare live editions, outtakes and covers of popular songs - the latter making stars out of acts like Pomplamoose. However, Google and the recording industry don't feel the same way, but the site's famous content filtering system can only handle exact matches of recorded songs - so that 14-year-old moppet's cover version of Born this Wayremains unfiltered. That could change should a patent application made available today result in a workable product.

Engadget, Google patent application could mean melody-matching for YouTube

Samsung clarifies camera production shift, confirms commitment to point-and-shoot models

We've heard reports that Samsung has shifted focus at some of its camera manufacturing facilities away from point-and-shoot cameras with the objective of ramping up production of its compact mirrorless models. And while this move implies that the company's pocketable compacts could be doomed, that's simply not the case.

Engadget, Samsung clarifies camera production shift, confirms commitment to point-and-shoot models

Verizon will give users time to evaluate their wireless plans before making drastic changes

With Verizon doing away with unlimited data and getting rid of it for grandfathered users who upgrade after the shared, tiered plans are introduced this summer, many users were getting worried. They were worried for good reason. Verizon took some time to form an official statement to reassure customers that these changes won’t be sprung on them out of nowhere. Verizon will give their customers notice of the changes ahead of time to allow them to reevaluate their current contracts. In other words, you’ll be able to make your move (whether it be deciding not to upgrade or deciding to leave Verizon) before Verizon makes theirs.

Android Phone, Verizon will give users time to evaluate their wireless plans before making drastic changes

Visualized: Arduino gets super-sized ahead of Maker Faire

This is Make's John Edgar Park, manfully clutching his Arduino Grande. The oversized device isn't just for show though, it's a fully working unit for those projects where a standard sized PCB just won't do.

Engadget, Visualized: Arduino gets super-sized ahead of Maker Faire

DSCallards Partners with Actian to Bring Information to Life

Partnership to Leverage World Record Data Speeds and Intuitive Business IntelligenceLondon, UK – 17th May 2012 – DSCallards Ltd, leading UK provider of Business Intelligence (BI) solutions, has signed a reseller partner agreement with Actian Corporation, pioneers of the record-breaking analytical database - Vectorwise.

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Yodelmobile Banks Financial Services Client

Mobile app promotion campaign launches; Further growth shown by new hires London, 17 May 2012 – Mobile marketing agency Yodelmobile has announced the launch of a new app discovery campaign in conjunction with a well-known financial services client. The campaign will see Yodelmobile take the client’s app into the top ten listings for the relevant categories.The new app will allow users to check for key financial data on the go.

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Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam

Samsung's CES blitz included a tease of five new camcorders, but precious little in the way of launch details. Some of the mystery has ended, as two of the camcorders - the QF20 and W300 - are at last hitting US stores. The QF20 caters to the Internet crowd and, for $350, will let you upload your 20x-zoomed 1080p videos straight to Facebook, Picasa or YouTube without thrusting a computer into the process. If you're more concerned about your camera surviving a rafting trip than producing viral videos, the W300 will give you dustproofing, 15-foot waterproofing and 6-foot shockproofing in a pocketable form for a more frugal $160.

Engadget, Samsung ships QF20 camcorder with WiFi, toughened-up W300 pocket cam

Eton anticipates next natural disaster with self-powered FRX radios

Eton, the name behind solar-powered sound systems and emergency radios, is updating its disaster-preparedness portfolio with the new FRX series of self-powered radios. The FRX 1, FRX 2 and FRX 3 use hand-turbine energy to keep the internal lithium ion battery juiced, and all include a glow-in-the-dark indicator, LED flashlight and DC input. While the FRX 1 offers only the basic components, the FRX 2 and 3 have solar panels for recharging, along with a headphone jack and a USB port for powering other gadgets.

Engadget, Eton anticipates next natural disaster with self-powered FRX radios

GM says Facebook ads not effective, pulls campaign ahead of IPO

The Internets are buzzing over the upcoming initial public offering of Facebook, but General Motors doesn't seem all that impressed. The Huffington Post reports that The General has pulled its Facebook ad campaigns just days before the social media site is scheduled to officially hit the stock market. The pricey ad buy reportedly wasn't paying sufficient dividends for GM, which spends billions of dollars on advertising every year. GM Spokesperson Pat Morrissey confirmed that Facebook was being reassessed, but added that the automaker routinely reviews where it is spending its ad dollars.

Autoblog, GM says Facebook ads not effective, pulls campaign ahead of IPO

iPhone 5 Display Order Indicates 4-Inch Screens [Rumor]

Prior to this article, there were many rumors circulating around the internet that suggested the next-gen iPhone would be coming with a bigger screen. Now apparently, the folks over at WallStreetJournal (via GeekyGadgets) have reported that the iPhone 5 will enter its production stage next month and as opposed to the 3.5-inch screen that is featured on current iPhones, the next will allegedly have a 4-inch one.

Ubergizmo, iPhone 5 Display Order Indicates 4-Inch Screens [Rumor]

Flipboard brings the noise in NPR-ified app update, Britta will be pleased

Do you loathe the sound of silence. Check out the latest update to Flipboard, bro. The most recent update to the social app now includes an audio selection that'll pump out NPR podcasts and SoundCloud tracks, amongst a litany of others, at will. The update will also benefit the visually impaired, as it now includes VoiceOver features to enable it to read your social media offerings out loud.

Engadget, Flipboard brings the noise in NPR-ified app update, Britta will be pleased

Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X1 Carbon

The Lenovo ThinkPad has always been quite a sturdy, dependable notebook. We have already seen one of their best, the X1 last year, but since Ivy Bridge has rolled into town, the X1 has gotten quite a kick ass refresh. First of all, the new X1 has grown 1inch into a 14inch ultraportable laptop and is being marketed as an Ultrabook. Even though it's gained an inch, it hasn't beome thicker, instead it has been trimmed down.

2DayBlog.com, Lenovo announces the ThinkPad X1 Carbon

Upcoming Mozilla Marketplace lacks Linux support; open-source fix in the works

Back in March, Mozilla outlined plans to further integrate web apps into Firefox to complement its upcoming Marketplace. And while the web store will launch with Windows and OS X compatibility, the browser has - at least for the time being - snubbed Linux. Given that Firefox is the default browser for most Linux distros, the community behind that OS is none too pleased. Though Mozilla execs have expressed their desire to add Linux support eventually, community contributors are already working on a patch to add compatibility for GNOME desktop.

Engadget, Upcoming Mozilla Marketplace lacks Linux support; open-source fix in the works

IKEA Uppleva HDTV to retail for $960 in Europe beginning next month, US launch in 2013

Details continue to emerge as we approach the IKEA Uppleva's June launch. GigaOM has discovered that the set will be available in sizes ranging from 24 to 46 inches and will be priced "around $960" - with a scale relative to the display size, we presume. The TV will feature a built-in Blu-ray player and a wireless subwoofer, and is being assembled by TLC, a manufacturer in China. Uppleva is expected to roll out to France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Sweden beginning next month, then to other European countries later in the year, followed by the US in 2013.

Engadget, IKEA Uppleva HDTV to retail for $960 in Europe beginning next month, US launch in 2013

Isis partners with Austin and Salt Lake City merchants, throws John Stockton elbow at Google Wallet

Mobile payment system Isis continues to rack up passengers on its merry bandwagon, gaining support from local merchants in two cities for its NFC wallet service. The carrier-based program announced that hundreds of merchant locations in Austin, Texas and Salt Lake City, Utah are entering the Isis fold - joining national entities such as Coca-Cola and Macy's in its initial list of partners. The selection of participating local businesses runs the gamut from cafes and restaurants to a country club and the Utah Jazz.

Engadget, Isis partners with Austin and Salt Lake City merchants, throws John Stockton elbow at Google Wallet

Honda Announces New UNI-CUB Personal Mobility Device Designed for Harmony with People

Honda today unveiled the new UNI-CUB personal mobility device, designed for harmony with people. Featuring a compact design and comfortable saddle, UNI-CUB offers the same freedom of movement in all directions that a person enjoys while walking. Representing the evolution of the U3-X personal mobility device that Honda announced in 2009, UNI-CUB features Honda's proprietary balance control technology and the world's first omni-directional driving wheel system (Honda Omni Traction Drive System). These technologies allow the rider to control speed, move in any direction, turn and stop, all simply by shifting his or her weight.





Akihabara News, Honda Announces New UNI-CUB Personal Mobility Device Designed for Harmony with People

Torrent-busting ‘Pirate Pay' may be illegal

. A Russian startup that received $100,000 of funding from Microsoft made headlines recently as its emerging efforts to battle digital piracy found their way to the spotlight. Dubbed Pirate Pay, the company's technology launches attacks on groups of computers hosting pirated content, theoretically making it impossible for them to share copyrighted material.

Boy Genius Report, Torrent-busting ‘Pirate Pay' may be illegal

Furby returns this year, potential Furby craze to ensue?

Anyone remember the Furby toy. This is one furry yet mechanical toy proved to be the Christmas piece de resistance back in 1998, sending parents into a frenzy to get one of these for their little ones, and with the insane demand, market forces dictated the resale price as triple that of the shelf sticker price tag. Manufacturers of the Furby, Tiger Electronics, have been toying with the idea of bringing an updated Furby to the market this Christmas, calling the next generation Furby ‘Taboo'.

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Samsung adds T-Mobile devices to ICS update list

Last month we brought you news that Samsung put up an official list of devices sold in the US that would get updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. While that list was extensive, conspicuously missing was any mention of any smartphone or tablet sold by T-Mobile. We were promised that the list would be updated soon, and it has now happened. And thankfully, some T-Mobile devices have been added.

Unwired View, Samsung adds T-Mobile devices to ICS update list

Nokia Intros Two Low-End Cell Phones

Nokia has launched two entry-level, web-connected cellphones in an aim to regain its dominance in emerging markets. The Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 come with Nokia Browser, which supposedly reduces data consumption by up to 90%, thus avoiding bill shock. They also have a bundle of 40 games from Electronic Arts that can be downloaded through the Nokia Store. Both phones offer direct access to social networks such as Twitter and Facebook, support for e-mail and instant messaging, dual-SIM capability, and an Easy Swap feature for a quick SIM switch without opening the phone.

The differences between the two phones are very subtle.

Gadget.com, Nokia Intros Two Low-End Cell Phones

Ford Taurus SHO Performance Package adds track day bite

Ford has made a Performance Package available for the the 2013 Taurus SHO, promising "uncompromised response, road-holding and durability." There's no extra horsepower added to proceedings, but parts like the firmer suspension springs and dampers, upgraded cooling system, high-performance brake pads and stability control that can be turned completely off are meant to help you make the most of its 365 horses.



Autoblog, Ford Taurus SHO Performance Package adds track day bite

Samsung Galaxy S III manual goes online, teaches you wax-on, wax-off

As you can imagine, we love nothing more than sitting next to a roaring log fire and diving into a good owners manual. As luck would have it, we'd just finished the last one, and then this lands in our laps. Yes, if you've already decided that you will be treating yourself to Samsung's latest mobile darling, you can start boning up on all those new features, and see the specifications for yourself in black and white. At the very least, you can start getting to grips with those new "use motion" gestures. Our favorite? The "Palm touch" media pause move.

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Sign language translator turns gestures into spoken letters, makes for a better world (video)

By far one of the greatest challenges of sign language has been to translate it for everyday folk that wouldn't know where to begin a conversation with the deaf. Cornell University engineering students - along with some help from Jonathan Lang - used their final project time this past semester to close this gap in one of the more practical solutions we've seen to date.

Engadget, Sign language translator turns gestures into spoken letters, makes for a better world (video)

Vilner takes on the BMW F800R (video)

Vilner has taken the time to give the BMW F800R a once over to create the Predator. Built for a wealthy Russian businessman, the machine received a complete aesthetic redesign with plenty of components hewn from carbon fiber. What isn't stitched from composite is coated in chrome, and the company's engineers set about shortening the bike by almost 10 inches. Vilner also ditched the dual saddle for a single seat variant and remade the headlight array. Red LEDs have replaced the standard bulbs, and a set of repurposed BMW Z4 turning indicators are now part of the action.

Press Release:Predator.



Autoblog, Vilner takes on the BMW F800R (video)

Sony and Panasonic rumored to work together to produce OLED televisions

Collaborations and partnerships between display manufacturers have popped up many times in the past, and so here's one more to add to that list. If OLED television sets is on your shopping list, you might be interested to hear that both Sony and Panasonic are reportedly in talks about developing technology to mass produce next-gen OLED televisions. This was revealed by a purported "official" at one of the companies who did not want to be named as the talks were private. With that in mind, we guess the legitimacy of the "official"'s claims cannot be verified at the moment, so we suggest taking all of this with a grain of salt for now.

Ubergizmo, Sony and Panasonic rumored to work together to produce OLED televisions

LG Preps Unbreakable OLED displays

The company apparently is building a flexible OLED screen production line for about $176 million. The factory will reportedly produce 730x460 mm displays, but there is no information about when production will start. Some reports put the production beginning at the end of this year, but more conservative estimates state that LG will not be able to manufacture flexible OLED screens until 2013 or even 2014. Unbreakable OLED displays could be used in future gadgets such as smartphones and tablets, wearable electronics as well as custom shaped consumer electronics such as a new generation of TVs.

2DayBlog.com, LG Preps Unbreakable OLED displays

SOCOM introduces NeuroTracker for commandos

The U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) recently spoke about their plans to deploy CogniSens' NeuroTracker system in order to "improve situational awareness, multiple target tracking and decision making efficiency of soldiers as it relates to combat." The NeuroTracker is definitely not the first computer-based training system for the military, but it does boast of being the first one of its kind which does not have anything to do with simulated combat environments.

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Analyst fears video game industry may hit six-year low

. NPD Group last week announced that video games sales for the month of April were down 26% and software sales plummeted from $630.4 million to $307.2 million, representing a 42% decline from April 2011. The numbers shocked industry analysts, who predicted a maximum software decline of 27%. The only segment of the gaming industry that did not suffer was the accessories segment, which grew a mere 0.5% from $147.8 million last year to $148.6 million this year. According Gamasutra analyst Matt Matthews, “should the contraction from 2011 continue at this pace, annual U.S.

Boy Genius Report, Analyst fears video game industry may hit six-year low

Mission Motors Mission-R electric motorcycle checks in to Jay Leno's Garage

The crew from Mission Motors took the time to stop by Jay Leno's Garage to give the comedian a peek at the Mission-R electric motorcycle. The machine uses 14-kWh lithium-ion batteries paired with a 120-kilowatt motor, which means there's around 161 horsepower on hand. Mission says the combination can get rider and machine to 60 miles per hour in around three seconds while scooting to a top speed of 160 mph. Not too shabby.

Autoblog, Mission Motors Mission-R electric motorcycle checks in to Jay Leno's Garage

NVIDIA, Intellectual Ventures partner to acquire 4G patents from IPWireless

It's hard to read the word 'patent' and not leap immediately to 'infringement,' given the tech industry's recent track record. But in this rare case, access to that oft-contested IP is being spread like love - very expensive love. Under the terms of a joint agreement, NVIDIA and Intellectual Ventures have acquired nearly 500 patents from IPWireless, some of which pertain to essential tech for LTE, LTE-Advanced and 3G / 4G, bolstering the duo's inroads into the mobile space.

Engadget, NVIDIA, Intellectual Ventures partner to acquire 4G patents from IPWireless

Porsche says no baby Boxster, no rush on Pajun

Just days after reporting that Porsche had plans to introduce the Pajun, a competitor for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class that would slot just above the Panamera, Automotive News quoted Porsche CEO Matthias Mueller saying the Pajun was not a done deal but could become reality in five or six years. Automotive News was referencing an interview Mueller gave to German newspaper Stuttgarter Zeitung, in which he also says the company has no plans for an entry-level Porsche above the Boxster until at least 2014. "We would do no good to the brand if we were to lose traditional Porsche customers," Mueller told the newspaper.

Autoblog, Porsche says no baby Boxster, no rush on Pajun

Auto sales credited with half of U.S. economic growth

The auto industry has long been a cyclical business, and though this last trough was a deep one, the coming boom has economists excited. According to Bloomberg, the auto industry's comeback contributed fully half of the 2.2 percent national economic growth in the first quarter of this year. Auto sales are on target to top 14 million vehicles this year, the best pace in four years. Production is up at all three domestic carmakers, which has a ripple effect throughout the economy.

Autoblog, Auto sales credited with half of U.S. economic growth