LG's 27-inch V720 all-in-one PCs pop up on Flickr, IPS and optional Ivy Bridge in tow

LG has unveiled the V720, a new series of all-in-one PCs, featuring 27-inch IPS HD panels and an Intel Ivy Bridge processor option. The line consists of a high-end model with Intel's 3rd generation Core i5 and an IPS 1,920 x 1,080 3D panel, and a lesser model with a 2nd generation Core i3 and the same display sans 3D. Other specs include 750GB SATA3 hybrid or standard drives, up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, USB 3.0 and NVIDA's GT640M 1GB graphics.

2DayBlog.com , LG's 27-inch V720 all-in-one PCs pop up on Flickr, IPS and optional Ivy Bridge in tow, LG's 27-inch V720 all-in-one PCs pop up on Flickr, IPS and optional Ivy Bridge in tow

Fujifilm unwraps FinePix F800EXR camera with wireless sharing to Android, iOS

If your company doesn't have a camera with WiFi sharing somewhere in your lineup, many will say you're not even in the photography game. Fujifilm is definitely playing: welcome the FinePix F800EXR, its first camera with wireless sharing as part and parcel of the experience. Its centerpiece is a free Photo Receiver app for Android and iOS devices that will catch as many 30 images at a time from an ad hoc WiFi camera link. The matching (if unceremoniously named) Camera Application can return the gesture by geotagging shots as well as finding existing photos on the map.

Engadget , Fujifilm unwraps FinePix F800EXR camera with wireless sharing to Android, iOS, Fujifilm unwraps FinePix F800EXR camera with wireless sharing to Android, iOS

Happy 311th birthday, Detroit!

Detroit's significance to the history of the automobile is inarguable, and that makes it the only metropolis in America that we care to note when another candle is added to its cake. Today, the town that's known as both the Motor City and Motown celebrates its 311th birthday. It was founded on July 24, 1701 by French explorer Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac, whose name was later immortalized as General Motors' luxury car brand. What began as a French fort and fur-trading settlement grew to become this country's hub of manufacturing in the 20th century, but now Detroit finds itself in a process of recalibration.

Autoblog , Happy 311th birthday, Detroit!, Happy 311th birthday, Detroit!

Sony Xperia Acro S to be available starting August, including in Europe

We recently told you that the Sony Xperia Acro S would be launched on July 19 in Taiwan. And while there was an official launch event on that day, the handset didn't actually go on sale. But it will starting early August - according to ePrice. The official Sony Taiwan store lists the Acro S as costing 17,900 TWD (about $549 or €492).

Meanwhile, Sony Russia has announced that the new Xperia would be available to Russian customers in August, too. The price there is considerably higher: 23,990 RUB, which means $728, or €603.

Unwired View , Sony Xperia Acro S to be available starting August, including in Europe, Sony Xperia Acro S to be available starting August, including in Europe

2013 Chevrolet Spark gets EPA rating of 32x38 MPG

Chevrolet can't be too happy with the EPA numbers for its tiny Spark. Equipped with the 1.2-liter engine and five-speed manual, the smallest Chevy in history gets 32 miles per gallon in the city, 38 on the highway for a combined EPA number of 34 mpg. Not bad, but not what we and, presumably, Chevy, were hoping for. Add the optional automatic transmission, and the numbers drop to 28 city, 37 highway and a combined number of 32 mpg.

Autoblog , 2013 Chevrolet Spark gets EPA rating of 32x38 MPG, 2013 Chevrolet Spark gets EPA rating of 32x38 MPG

Details on Jelly Bean for Xoom WiFi spill early, prepares to be served in the US

Rumor has it that Xoom WiFi owners in the US could soon be on the receiving end of yet another software update, though this time 'round it'd be a virtual jar full of that colorful and buttery smooth Android 4.1.

Engadget , Details on Jelly Bean for Xoom WiFi spill early, prepares to be served in the US, Details on Jelly Bean for Xoom WiFi spill early, prepares to be served in the US

Nexus Q in stock at the Google Play Store

The Nexus Q was unveiled at this year's Google I/O conference, and while it's pretty limited with what it can do right out of the box, it still has some appeal due to its hackability. Well, if you're one of those curious people who want to pick up one to play around with, you're in luck. According to reports online, the Nexus Q is now in stock at the Google Play Store and can be delivered to you in 3-5 business days. It's not going to be cheap at $299, but its made in the USA label should justify the costs.

Ubergizmo , Nexus Q in stock at the Google Play Store, Nexus Q in stock at the Google Play Store

New iPhone cases confirm smaller 19-pin dock connector and 4″ display?

Back when the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S was going to be released, there were plenty of case leaks that helped us to speculate about what sort of features the tablet would have, and what it was going to look like. Well, it looks like that will be the case for the next generation iPhone as well. We've previously heard rumors about how the screen is going to be larger and that it's going to have a different dock connector. While we can't confirm those features personally, the folks over at MobileFun seem to think they can.
They've received images of alleged iPhone 5 cases that are said to protect a taller iPhone with a 4″ display.

Ubergizmo , New iPhone cases confirm smaller 19-pin dock connector and 4″ display?, New iPhone cases confirm smaller 19-pin dock connector and 4″ display?

Qualcomm pairs up with Delta Motorsport, flirts with Renault for Halo wireless charging trials

Qualcomm will be trialling its wireless charging system in London later this year, adding two names to turn Qualcomm Halo from a Australian science project into reality. It's teaming up with Delta Motorsport, which will add the induction platform to some of its E-4 electric sports coupés in preparation for the city-wide trial. It's also signed a memorandum of understanding with Renault, paving the way for the French auto maker to investigate adding the tech to future EVs.

Engadget , Qualcomm pairs up with Delta Motorsport, flirts with Renault for Halo wireless charging trials, Qualcomm pairs up with Delta Motorsport, flirts with Renault for Halo wireless charging trials

SpeechStorm’s phone-based survey for Northern Ireland’s Department of Finance & Personnel is better for government and better for business

New method of conducting Quarterly Employment Survey delivers high response rate, saving both time and money Belfast, 24 July, 2012 – Leader in phone-based and mobile customer service solutions, SpeechStorm, has been selected to provide an automated solution for conducting the important Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) for the UK Government’s Department of Finance & Personnel (DFP) in Northern Ireland.  The selection follows a successful pilot by the DFP, which achieved an 85% completion rate.

Press Release Distribution , SpeechStorm’s phone-based survey for Northern Ireland’s Department of Finance & Personnel is better for government and better for business, SpeechStorm’s phone-based survey for Northern Ireland’s Department of Finance & Personnel is better for government and better for business

Tribold announces general availability for new Enterprise Product Management product release

Tribold EPM continues to lead the way as the number one pure play Enterprise Product Management Solution for CSPsLondon - July 24, 2012:  Today, Tribold, the leading provider of software solutions powering product agility for Communications Service Providers (CSPs) worldwide, announced general availability (GA) of Tribold EPM v 5.2.Key Tribold EPM new features include:Product Modelling CapabilitiesSupport for multidimensional classification (e.g.

Press Release Distribution , Tribold announces general availability for new Enterprise Product Management product release, Tribold announces general availability for new Enterprise Product Management product release

Surf Telecoms wins contract for UK’s Janet research and education network

Bristol, UK – 24th July 2012 – Surf Telecoms, a leading communications provider, announced today that it has won a three-year contract to provide communications services to Janet, the UK’s research and educational network. The work to provision this network has now been completed and services are live.

Press Release Distribution , Surf Telecoms wins contract for UK’s Janet research and education network, Surf Telecoms wins contract for UK’s Janet research and education network

Crucial ships mSATA-based m4 SSD upgrade, your Ultrabook never felt better

Crucial has already managed to stuff its m4 SSD into Ultrabook sizes, but the 7mm thick design may still be too portly for the thinner laptops in the pack. With that in mind, the flash memory guru has just started shipping the m4 mSATA, a barebones card that sits cozily next to the motherboard either as a cache for a rotating disk or as a main drive. It's still as speedy as many of its bigger cousins, with read speeds of up to 500MB/s per second.

2DayBlog.com , Crucial ships mSATA-based m4 SSD upgrade, your Ultrabook never felt better, Crucial ships mSATA-based m4 SSD upgrade, your Ultrabook never felt better

Canada: Motorola RAZR V lands at Bell on August 2

The Motorola RAZR V was unveiled for Canada earlier this month. Since then, we've heard that Bell plans on launching it at the beginning of August – but nothing more specific. Until now, that is. It turns out that August 2 is the big date for Bell. That's obvious from the leaked screengrab that you can see below.

Unwired View , Canada: Motorola RAZR V lands at Bell on August 2, Canada: Motorola RAZR V lands at Bell on August 2

EA boss: 'the fastest growing platform for video games today is the PC'

EA CEO John Riccitiello has been defending a downturn in EA stock in an interview with CNBC, spotted on CVG. He addresses a "a perception among investors that the game industry is tough to invest in right now" by challenging the validity of NPD reports that only take into account boxed retail sales in the US. He uses PC gaming as an example of how the games business is changing.

2DayBlog.com , EA boss: 'the fastest growing platform for video games today is the PC', EA boss: 'the fastest growing platform for video games today is the PC'

Kia releases sketches of next-generation Forte

Remember that sketch of the next-generation Kia Forte that was leaked late last year. Well, now Kia has released an official version of it – and it's even more dramatic. This new rendering has a more pronounced lower character line and larger rear taillights, but it retains the earlier version's menacing face, with a large implementation of the new Kia grille design.

Autoblog , Kia releases sketches of next-generation Forte, Kia releases sketches of next-generation Forte

Samsung and LG crush rivals in dwindling LCD TV market

. Samsung (005930) may be getting most of its attention for smartphones these days, but the South Korean manufacturer is doing pretty well in the LCD TV market, too. According to the latest data from iSuppli, Samsung shipped 8.2 million LCD TVs in the first quarter of 2012, good for 19% of all LCD TV shipments and up from the 18% market share it held in the first quarter last year. Fellow South Korean company LG (066570) shipped the second-most LCD TVs on the quarter as its 5.8 million LCD TVs shipped accounted for 13% of all shipments worldwide in Q1 2012.

Boy Genius Report , Samsung and LG crush rivals in dwindling LCD TV market, Samsung and LG crush rivals in dwindling LCD TV market

CyanogenMod 10 Alpha for Xperia S now available

CyanogenMod has been touted by many to be one of those custom ROMs on the Android platform that you absolutely must install – as it delivers a whole lot better user experience compared to the stock Android version, and even with some bells and whistles thrown into the mix in the form of the HTC Sense for HTC smartphones and Samsung TouchWiz for handsets from the South Korean manufacturer, it seems that those pale in comparison to what CyanogenMod is able to offer.

Ubergizmo , CyanogenMod 10 Alpha for Xperia S now available, CyanogenMod 10 Alpha for Xperia S now available

YouTube to make users use real names?

After last week's introduction of its face blurring tool on YouTube, Google has pulled off a pretty surprising move today. According to reports online, when users comment on YouTube now, they'll be asked to start using their full name on YouTube. The service will checked for a linked Google+ account and encourage users to use it. However if they decline, they'll be asked to give a reason to Google i.e. “My channel name is well-known”.

While the change wasn't publicly announced, YouTube had mentioned in the past that it was planning some changes to its commenting system and this might be it.

Ubergizmo , YouTube to make users use real names?, YouTube to make users use real names?

Honda Asimo upgraded to new model

Honda is definitely famous for their cars and motorbikes around the world, but there is another aspect of the company that we have come to know and love as well – that is, its ability to delve into the world of robots. Case in point, the Honda Asimo was recently demonstrated in the form of an all new model, where it is said to be able to perform in a semi-autonomous mode. This particular version has also gone to the fat house so to speak, as it will tip the scales at approximately 6kg lighter compared to its predecessor, boasting individually-actuated fingers to boot.

Ubergizmo , Honda Asimo upgraded to new model, Honda Asimo upgraded to new model

Nintendo's transparent 3DS XL poses for the camera, makes you wish you had one

We know what you're likely thinking: "I want this. I want it now" - or, you know, something along those lines. Unfortunately, don't expect this transparent beauty to show up at retail stores when the supersized 3DS launches later next month, as it's nothing but a mere demo unit. The see-through XL was recently used by Nintendo to showcase the handheld's guts during a Q&A session on its website, and while it's currently just an extra-large test dummy, it could potentially be a sign of big things to come.

Engadget , Nintendo's transparent 3DS XL poses for the camera, makes you wish you had one, Nintendo's transparent 3DS XL poses for the camera, makes you wish you had one

More evidence that Samsung will unveil Galaxy Note 2 this coming August 15

All roads lead to this year's IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany. As you know, Samsung has already sent out invitations in the form of save-the-date emails for an event this coming August 15. And if the rumor mill is right, the next generation Galaxy Note could be unveiled during the event as well, albeit we're still ambivalent about it. We already have a tad of surrounding the device's specifications, including a 5.5-inch display with a purported 1280x720 resolution and an Exynos 4412 quad-core processor with Mali-400 graphics.

Ubergizmo , More evidence that Samsung will unveil Galaxy Note 2 this coming August 15, More evidence that Samsung will unveil Galaxy Note 2 this coming August 15

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 could be debuting 15th August

A couple of days ago, Samsung sent out invites to a launch event which will be taking place on the 15th of August where apparently a new Galaxy device will be unveiled. Many had quickly jumped to the conclusion that this might be the next Galaxy handset, although now many are speculating that it could instead be the launch for the Galaxy Note 10.1 which was unveiled earlier this year at MWC. Considering that the Galaxy S3 was recently launched, we admit it does sound very unlikely that the company will be unveiling a new smartphone so soon.

Ubergizmo , Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 could be debuting 15th August, Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 could be debuting 15th August

Lenovo's CEO distributes $3 million of his bonus to 10,000 of his junior-level employees

We often come across articles where it is stated that a CEO of a big company received X amount of dollars as a bonus, which is usually more money than most of us will see in a lifetime. Lenovo's CEO, Yang Yuanqing, was recently handed that bonus, $5.2 million to be exact, but what makes this particular story different from the rest is that instead of keeping it all for himself, the CEO decided to hand out $3 million from his bonus to 10,000 junior-level employees. So what constitutes as a junior employee.

Ubergizmo , Lenovo's CEO distributes $3 million of his bonus to 10,000 of his junior-level employees, Lenovo's CEO distributes $3 million of his bonus to 10,000 of his junior-level employees

Foxconn looks for a board seat at Sharp as Apple HDTV nears

. Manufacturing heavyweight Foxconn (2354) is reportedly interested in acquiring board seats at Sharp Electronics (6753), DigiTimes reported on Friday. The company received three non-executive board seats at Sharp Display earlier this month after it acquired a 46.48% stake in the company, equivalent to 1.32 million shares.

Boy Genius Report , Foxconn looks for a board seat at Sharp as Apple HDTV nears, Foxconn looks for a board seat at Sharp as Apple HDTV nears

Vancouver Announced As The Next Infobip Office

LONDON, UK, VANCOUVER, CANADA, 23 July 2012 – Following successful launches of global offices in Dubai and Sydney, Infobip, one of the world's most trusted mobile services providers, announced today it is opening an office in Vancouver. As one of the leading providers of mobile services to enterprises and mobile operators, Infobip is looking to promote in the North American market its SMS-based enterprise mobile services, as well as the Centili m-payments platform targeting an audience of gaming and digital goods providers.

Press Release Distribution , Vancouver Announced As The Next Infobip Office, Vancouver Announced As The Next Infobip Office

Vodafone walks us through a phone's Android 4.0 upgrade, explains our protracted thumb-twiddling

We're used to seemingly interminable waits for phone firmware upgrades for carrier-locked phones. What is it that takes so long. Vodafone UK isn't promising a quicker process, but it's offering a rare walkthrough of just what itself (and many other carriers) do to rubber stamp a firmware upgrade. Using the Huawei Ascend G 300's Android 4.0 update as the reference point, Vodafone explains that the actual network testing lasts a week or less, depending on the scope of the upgrade - it's the requirements for branding and carrier-specific network settings that introduce additional overhead.

Engadget , Vodafone walks us through a phone's Android 4.0 upgrade, explains our protracted thumb-twiddling, Vodafone walks us through a phone's Android 4.0 upgrade, explains our protracted thumb-twiddling

HDMI Pocket Projector for Smartphones and Tablets

This HDMI Pocket Projector from Brookstone works with most smartphones, tablets, computers, video players, and cameras.  Brookstone says “advanced DLP® technology delivers an incredibly sharp, clear 1080p HD image up to 60″ diagonal on any flat surface.

The Gadgeteer , HDMI Pocket Projector for Smartphones and Tablets, HDMI Pocket Projector for Smartphones and Tablets

Honda may build CUV based on next Fit

While some automakers are streamlining platforms and models globally, Honda is going the other way, with more locally developed variants of models. There is a new Honda Fit on the way for the 2013-2014 timeframe, says Automotive News, and Honda is reportedly hoping the platform will sell more than one million vehicles. Honda thinks the way to hit that volume is by basing a new crossover vehicle off the next-generation Fit. Buyers in the U.S.

Autoblog , Honda may build CUV based on next Fit

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itnet, Honda may build CUV based on next Fit

Canon's Firmware Update for EOS 7D

The new firmware upgrade for the EOS 7D Digital SLR camera together with installation instructions will be available in early August at no charge through Canon U.S.A.'s website.

GIZMOGRAPH , Canon's Firmware Update for EOS 7D, Canon's Firmware Update for EOS 7D

Camry-inspired Toyota RAV4 prototype caught

Aside from its shiny new EV counterpart, there hasn't been much happening in the world of the Toyota RAV4. That's set to change, though, as these spy shots indicate that a refreshed model isn't too far down the pipeline. Just how refreshed will it be. Well, considering the fact that the RAV4's last major redesign took place six years ago, we hope that there are some significant changes under all of that camouflage. We can already see some new design elements, including a front fascia that reminds us of what we see on the new Camry.

Autoblog , Camry-inspired Toyota RAV4 prototype caught, Camry-inspired Toyota RAV4 prototype caught

Firefox 14 For Windows, Linux and Mac OS Now Available For Download!

Firefox 14 features mostly include multiple security updates for issues and vulnerabilities that were classified as "critical". Along the same lines, another security feature is the automatic encryption on Google search. With Firefox 14, when you feed a query to Google, your search results will be automatically encrypted to ensure your search remains private as well as safe from unwanted exploits.



Technology Nerd , Firefox 14 For Windows, Linux and Mac OS Now Available For Download!, Firefox 14 For Windows, Linux and Mac OS Now Available For Download!