Netflix updates its iOS app to support iPhone 5′s wider screen

. iPhone developers may not have had much time to update their apps for the iPhone 5′s larger screen, but that hasn't posed a problem for Netflix (NFLX), which on Thursday released an updated version of its iOS app designed specifically to deliver video to the new iPhone's four-inch display.

Boy Genius Report , Netflix updates its iOS app to support iPhone 5′s wider screen, Netflix updates its iOS app to support iPhone 5′s wider screen

Nokia Lumia 920, 820 get official European prices, launching in November

The optical nous of the Lumia 920 won't just be visiting Australia soon. Nokia has revealed that its Windows Phone 8 flagship will arrive in Europe priced at 649 euros ($836), while the Lumia 820 will arrive several hundred euros cheaper at 499 euros ($643). Both will arrive in Italy and Germany some time in November, although the company weren't pointing to any specific launch date just yet. Further east, Russian Nokia fans can already put in their preorder, with the devices there arriving at some point in Q4.

Engadget , Nokia Lumia 920, 820 get official European prices, launching in November, Nokia Lumia 920, 820 get official European prices, launching in November

Sony Xperia T arrives at the FCC

The folks over at the FCC have taken a closer look at the Sony Xperia T, which means the smartphone is almost ready to hit the market in the US. It seems that the Sony Xperia Mint Amy LT30at has received approval from the FCC, and just in case that sounds familiar to you in some way or another, the global version of the Xperia T is known as the Mint Rita LT30p. Well, the Mint Amy will come with compatibility to play alongside AT&T's bands, which more or less means this will most probably arrive on AT&T first.

Ubergizmo , Sony Xperia T arrives at the FCC, Sony Xperia T arrives at the FCC

Tesla reveals Supercharger network it says will cover the US in two years; Model S fills up for free, always

At Tesla's event, CEO Elon Musk has finally taken the wraps off of its Superchargers which it has already set up at six locations in California, pictured in the map after the break. The company plans installations on "high traffic corridors across the US" over the next year, with units heading to Europe and Asia in the second half of 2013. According to Musk, the solar powered systems will put more power back into the grid than the cars use while driving. Oh, and for you Model S owners. You will always be able to charge at any of the stations for free.



Engadget , Tesla reveals Supercharger network it says will cover the US in two years; Model S fills up for free, always, Tesla reveals Supercharger network it says will cover the US in two years; Model S fills up for free, always

Last chance to enter to win an OnStar FMV with 2-year subscription!

This is your last chance to enter to win an OnStar FMV with installation and a two-year subscription from Autoblog, courtesy of OnStar. The sweepstakes ends today at 5:00 PM EST, so head on over to our Facebook page to enter. The Rules:.
Click here to enter. Requires that you Like the Autoblog Facebook page. Additional entries can be earned if your friends use a unique URL given to you to enter.Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 18 or older! (Sorry, Canada!) The winner will be chosen randomly.

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Hyundai and Ark Performance tune Genesis Coupe R-Spec for SEMA

We haven't finished preparing for this week's Paris Motor Show, but it seems it's already time to start prepping for SEMA. We're getting to the point where it just wouldn't be a trip to Vegas without a pile of tuned Hyundai cars, and this year's bonanza begins with a Genesis Coupe R-Spec with a serious hotting-up courtesy of ARK. Leaving no doubt that this is not a car for getting groceries, carbon fiber accessories like a front splitter with winglets, new hood, and rear overfenders under the decklid and wing have been draped outside.

Autoblog , Hyundai and Ark Performance tune Genesis Coupe R-Spec for SEMA, Hyundai and Ark Performance tune Genesis Coupe R-Spec for SEMA

Arkivum Launches OSCAR Archiving Solution at IP EXPO

- Onsite solution offers long-term cloud storage within a corporate firewall- IP EXPO, Stand F34 – Arkivum is to launch OSCAR (On-Site Cloud Archive), a revolutionary cloud archiving solution for organisations that need to store data onsite, at this year’s IP EXPO on 17 and 18 October, London’s Earls Court 2. OSCAR will be presented during a series of Arkivum on-stand seminars.The all-in-one pod solution offers Arkivum’s 100% data integrity promise within a corporate firewall, making it ideal for organisations required by law or regulation to store all information on premise.

Press Release Distribution , Arkivum Launches OSCAR Archiving Solution at IP EXPO, Arkivum Launches OSCAR Archiving Solution at IP EXPO

The rotary dial iPhone dock is for the vintage lovers out there

While rotary dial phones might have been popular back in the day, stepping into homes and offices these days you will be hard pressed to find these classic-looking phones. You might find them in restaurants but they're usually there for decorative purposes. Well if you'd like to spice up your home decoration with something a little more vintage, then this rotary dial iPhone dock might be worth taking a look at. These aren't mass produced and are instead put together by Bryan Sharp over at Rotary Revival where he creates these iPhone docks using whatever junk phones he comes across.

Ubergizmo , The rotary dial iPhone dock is for the vintage lovers out there, The rotary dial iPhone dock is for the vintage lovers out there

iPhone 5 pre-order shipping time estimates slip to 2 weeks

So we reported earlier that pre-orders for Apple's new iPhone 5 had gone live. Well despite sentiments online which displayed the disappointment of many hopefuls regarding the iPhone 5, it looks like the numbers don't lie and if you weren't quick enough to place your pre-order in a timely manner, you're going to have to wait a little longer for your iPhone 5 to arrive. Yup it looks like estimated shipping times for the US, UK, Canada, Germany and Australia have now slipped to a 2 weeks waiting time which means that those who purchase now might have to wait an additional 2 weeks after the official release on the 21st.

Ubergizmo , iPhone 5 pre-order shipping time estimates slip to 2 weeks, iPhone 5 pre-order shipping time estimates slip to 2 weeks

Early iOS 6 jailbreak released, but only works on three old Apple devices

. That was quick. iOS 6.0 has barely been out for 24 hours and there is already a tethered jailbreak for it. The iPhone Dev-Team's “redsn0w 0.9.13dev4″ can now be used to get Cydia and its library of unauthorized apps and system tweaks onto A4-powered devices that include the iPhone 4, iPod touch (fourth-generation) and iPhone 3GS. The jailbreak is a tethered one, though, meaning users will have to connect their iOS devices to a computer every single time they want to reboot them. For most people, a tethered jailbreak is simply unacceptable, but fret not, because there's an untethered solution in the works.

Boy Genius Report , Early iOS 6 jailbreak released, but only works on three old Apple devices, Early iOS 6 jailbreak released, but only works on three old Apple devices

Google, Amazon, Facebook and more confirmed as members of the Internet Association

Pitching itself as the first trade alliance to represent the concerns of the online economy, the Internet Association lobbying group has just confirmed its member companies and policy platform. As suspected Amazon, Facebook, eBay, and Google are joined by other large tech firms, under the leadership of Capitol Hill advisor Michael Beckerman, to form the umbrella public policy organization. Citing its three main areas of focus as protecting internet freedom, fostering innovation and economic growth, and empowering users, the Internet Association will represent regulatory and political interests of its member companies, and their employees.

Engadget , Google, Amazon, Facebook and more confirmed as members of the Internet Association, Google, Amazon, Facebook and more confirmed as members of the Internet Association

Turn Your Smartphone into a Scanner with the StandScan Pro

We've told you about several portable scanners, and readers have said they simply use their phone's camera to snap a shot.  I've tried the photo approach, but I often end up with a crooked image or a dark place that obscures some of the image.  That's fine for casual use, but it won't work so well when you need something more professional looking.  With the portable StandScan, you can ensure that your snapped copies look as professional as possible.  Unfold the StandScan Pro, place your smartphone on top (must have a back camera), and place your original on the platform below.

The Gadgeteer , Turn Your Smartphone into a Scanner with the StandScan Pro, Turn Your Smartphone into a Scanner with the StandScan Pro

CompactFlash Association announces 600MB/sec CFast2.0 spec, SanDisk developing cards

SD cards and their many variants may be the memory card format of choice in most cameras these days, but there's still plenty of instances where nothing but a larger CompactFlash card will suffice. Now the organization behind the format has announced its latest revision, the CFast2.0 specification, which it hopes will find its way into future digital cameras and other professional video devices. The big news with it is a promised "theoretical" performance of up to 600MB/sec, which is about four times faster than today's CompactFlash cards, as well as a new sleep mode that promises to help conserve battery life when the card is not in use.

Engadget , CompactFlash Association announces 600MB/sec CFast2.0 spec, SanDisk developing cards, CompactFlash Association announces 600MB/sec CFast2.0 spec, SanDisk developing cards

RGB Communications Takes Over as Pakedge UK Distributor

Hungerford, Berkshire, UK:  25 September 2012 – As from 1st September, 2012 RGB Communications has been appointed as the exclusive UK distributor of the Pakedge Device & Software range of high performance, easy to install, reliable, wired and wireless networking solutions.  The Pakedge product range consisting of wireless access points (WAPs), switches, routers, IP power distribution units and its Virtual Cell technology, which delivers seamless roaming, meets the demand for low cost entry point installations right up to the most sophisticated wireless requirements.  "Pakedge's Virtual Cel

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Samsung targets iPhone fans once again in new Apple attack ad [video]

. “The next big thing is already here,” according to Samsung (005930). Following up its botched attempt to promote the Galaxy S III on Facebook and an iPhone 5 attack ad that ran earlier this week in newspapers, Samsung has released a new commercial that again takes aim at Apple (AAPL) fans willing to wait in line to purchase new Apple products.



Boy Genius Report , Samsung targets iPhone fans once again in new Apple attack ad [video], Samsung targets iPhone fans once again in new Apple attack ad [video]

Toyota creates robots to help disabled persons

Technology is increasingly becoming incorporated into every single aspect of human life. And it has been of immense help and use in many areas. For instance, advancement in robotics has enabled us to speed up the manufacturing and other industrial processes. Moreover, robots can also assist humans in an individual capacity.
For instance, Toyota has unveiled a new robot called Human Support Robot (HSR) which is meant to help the disabled persons around their home, aiding them in common tasks.

Controlling HSR is very easy. You can do so simply by interacting with an easy-to-use UI on a tablet.

Ubergizmo , Toyota creates robots to help disabled persons, Toyota creates robots to help disabled persons

ASC Receives Certification from Aastra, Strengthening Communications Offering for Businesses

September 25, 2012 — Following rigorous testing and intensive validation at several customer sites, ASC in Hoesbach, Germany, has become a certified member of the Aastra Approval Partner Program (A2P2). This certification enables ASC’s customers to benefit from having ASC’s products integrated with communications solutions from Aastra, a global leader at the forefront of the enterprise communications market.As an Aastra technology partner, ASC is qualified to integrate and support its EVOip active with the MX-ONE and Aastra 700 communication servers from Aastra.

Press Release Distribution , ASC Receives Certification from Aastra, Strengthening Communications Offering for Businesses, ASC Receives Certification from Aastra, Strengthening Communications Offering for Businesses

Apple patent application has iPhones text when calls don't reach spotty coverage areas

If you're already using Android 4.0 or iOS 6, you're likely familiar with the option to send a pre-made text reply to incoming calls you can't take. But what if it's your own call that won't go through, at no fault of your own. Apple may have that covered through a patent application that could keep the accusations to a minimum. If flaky reception at the destination prevents your call from connecting, the proposed idea has your iPhone automatically send a text message indicating that you've at least tried to get in touch.

Engadget , Apple patent application has iPhones text when calls don't reach spotty coverage areas, Apple patent application has iPhones text when calls don't reach spotty coverage areas

Google shutters Music Search in China, concedes battle to Baidu

Google has had a rough go of it in China. The company seems to fall farther and farther behind the home-grown search powerhouse Baidu. The latest battle Mountain View has been forced to concede is in the world of music. Google Music Search launched in 2009 as a legal alternative to Baidu's own tool that turned up primarily illicitly shared results. The service never took off, even with the backing of a local partner, and things only got worse when the web giant ceased censoring results and took it wares to Hong Kong.

2DayBlog.com , Google shutters Music Search in China, concedes battle to Baidu, Google shutters Music Search in China, concedes battle to Baidu

The extremes of technology customer service: how common sense and empathy create unmatched loyalty

Allow me to explain how two discussions started off in very similar ways, and ended. shall we say, differently. This is me, attempting to muster any sort of pleasantness in my voice at some ungodly hour of the morning on a Google Voice connection from Dubai back to the US: "Hey. I'm having to cut a trip short due to an emergency back home. I actually purchased a trip protection plan when I checked out online - would it be possible to provide a refund for this flight now that I need to cancel it?" From here, I was told that this was too vague.






Engadget , The extremes of technology customer service: how common sense and empathy create unmatched loyalty, The extremes of technology customer service: how common sense and empathy create unmatched loyalty

iOS 6 becomes 15 percent of Apple mobile device traffic within 24 hours

There's been some trepidation among Apple device users over the upgrade to iOS 6 given that it takes away some components while adding others. You wouldn't guess it from the initial upgrade rate, however. Both ChartBoost and Chitika have determined that about 15 percent of iOS data traffic was already coming from Apple's latest release within its first 24 hours of availability — not bad, considering that it took Android 4.0 roughly eight months to reach a similar ratio and iOS 5 about five days to hit 20 percent.

2DayBlog.com , iOS 6 becomes 15 percent of Apple mobile device traffic within 24 hours, iOS 6 becomes 15 percent of Apple mobile device traffic within 24 hours

Oppo ‘Find 5′ smartphone packs 5-inch 1080p display and quad-core CPU into 6.65mm body

. Most Android smartphones today have a screen sized somewhere between 4.3-inches and 4.7-inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. China's Oppo Mobile CEO Chen Mingyong has just declared 720p obsolete, however. Chen claims his company's upcoming Oppo ”Find 5″ smartphone will sport a 5-inch display running at 1080p resolution, effectively making it a phablet with 441 pixels per inch (ppi). That's sharper than the iPhone 5‘s 326 PPI and the Nokia (NOK) Lumia 920′s 331 PPI. Even with such a large 1080p display, Oppo remains confident it can deliver the quad-core Find 5 in a design that is only 6.65mm thick.

Boy Genius Report , Oppo ‘Find 5′ smartphone packs 5-inch 1080p display and quad-core CPU into 6.65mm body, Oppo ‘Find 5′ smartphone packs 5-inch 1080p display and quad-core CPU into 6.65mm body

Amazon Kindle Fire 2 images leak

On September 6, Amazon is hosting an event during which the Kindle Fire 2 is widely believed to be announced. It has been leaked many times in the past few months as the successor to Amazon's very successful original Kindle Fire, the first decently specced tablet to be sold for just $199.99. Never, though, have we actually seen what the next Kindle Fire will look like. Until now, that is. A few pictures supposedly depicting Amazon's next tablet have been sent to The Verge. Here they are:

As you can see, this tablet looks a lot like its predecessor.



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Porsche will trim spending and production in 2013

Automotive News reports Porsche is set to scale back the company's investment spending. The sports car manufacturer expects to see sales decline between five and 10 percent next year compared to earlier estimates, and the move is aimed to help the company keep its profitability up through 2013. According to Matthias Muller, Porsche brand chief, the cut in spending may delay a project or two, though there's no indication as to which exercises are going to get the back-burner treatment. In addition, Porsche will also cut back production slightly in 2013 to more accurately reflect sales estimates.

Autoblog , Porsche will trim spending and production in 2013, Porsche will trim spending and production in 2013

World of Warcraft patent infringement case set for hearing in 2013

While the lawsuits that have been grabbing the headlines recently have been between Apple and Samsung, here's one that might impact those of you who play Blizzard's World of Warcraft, and possibly any other MMO in the future. According to US District Judge Denise J. Casper, the patent infringement lawsuit filed by Worlds Inc. against Activision Blizzard will be going to court in 2013. For those unfamiliar, Worlds Inc.

Ubergizmo , World of Warcraft patent infringement case set for hearing in 2013, World of Warcraft patent infringement case set for hearing in 2013

Yahoo CEO gives workers free smartphones of their choice… unless they want a BlackBerry

. Ever since taking over as CEO of Yahoo (YHOO), Marissa Mayer has used a series of carrots and sticks to boost employee morale at the company and to motivate employees to work longer and harder than they ever have. Mayer's new program of giving everyone in the company a free smartphone falls squarely into the “carrot” category, although it could prove bittersweet for any Yahoo employees who still love devices manufactured by RIM (RIMM).

Boy Genius Report , Yahoo CEO gives workers free smartphones of their choice… unless they want a BlackBerry, Yahoo CEO gives workers free smartphones of their choice… unless they want a BlackBerry

Prisma 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System

Home sound systems have evolved in many ways as portable devices now become even more popular. Sound systems tend to follow the trend of getting more compact and small. Wireless features even become part of the appeal with sound systems like the Prisma 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System. The Prisma 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System is a sound system designed for use at home and paired with the newer portable gadgets of today. This sound system boasts of a powerful and clear audio quality being brought by a pair of 9 watt speakers and a 30 watt subwoofer. It also wirelessly connects to compatible music players and devices via Bluetooth.

Gadget.com , Prisma 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System, Prisma 2.1 Bluetooth Speaker System

Joseph Rowntree Foundation credits iomart Hosting for its online success

Charitable trust praises web support from UK cloud computing company The Joseph Rowntree Foundation, a pioneering charitable trust dedicated to inspiring social change, has praised iomart Hosting, one of the UK’s leading providers of bespoke cloud and managed hosting services, for the web support it receives.The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) publishes the latest research into social issues, poverty and ageing in the UK in order to influence social and economic policy in the UK.  It commissions around 100 reports a year, most of which are between 20 and 30,000 words long, all of which are published and then archived throu

Press Release Distribution , Joseph Rowntree Foundation credits iomart Hosting for its online success, Joseph Rowntree Foundation credits iomart Hosting for its online success

Microsoft wins German ban on Motorola devices

. In another unwelcome development for Android OEMs, a German court has slapped the Google (GOOG)-owned Motorola with a sales ban for allegedly infringing upon patents held by Microsoft (MSFT). AllThingsD reports that the court banned a number of Motorola smartphones and tablets for infringing a patent that details “a method and system for receiving user input data into a computer system having a graphical windowing environment." To make things worse, Microsoft is alleging that the patent in question covers a feature that is a core part of Android and can't be easily designed around.

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Apple iPhone 5 ships, 9 countries get it today

The Apple iPhone 5 is finally hitting the shelves. Sales begin in 9 countries today, which is the biggest number for an iPhone debut so far, with 22 more lined up to join the fun on September 28. The lucky markets to get the iPhone 5 today are the United States, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and the United Kingdom. Pre-orders made in these countries will also be delivered starting today.

Aussie Todd, who's working for Mobilephonefinder.com.au was the first man to purchase the Apple iPhone 5, having camped in front of the AppleÂ's flagship Sydney store since Tuesday.





GSM Arena , Apple iPhone 5 ships, 9 countries get it today, Apple iPhone 5 ships, 9 countries get it today

Designated texter becoming popular with teens (video)

We're all familiar with the designated driver concept. Most everyone with a drivers license has either been one or needed one. But now, the designated texter is a new idea being promoted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to target texting drivers. A recent study by State Farm Insurance and Harris Interactive says more teens are taking the initiative and volunteering to text for everyone.

A new video from NHTSA called "Stairs" has the tagline, "Not everyone should should text and walk. No one should text and drive." To illustrate, a texting teen attempts to ascend a set of stairs.



Autoblog , Designated texter becoming popular with teens (video), Designated texter becoming popular with teens (video)

Shuttle rolls out its first energy efficient NAS server OMNINAS KD20

Built from a harmonious combination of solid aluminium and brilliant white plastic, the Shuttle OMNINAS KD20 acts as a central storage unit for all types of data. Its design was specifically created to blend easily into existing home and office environments - whether on a desk, chest of drawers, filing cabinet or shelf. “In view of the growing number of networked, often portable terminals, central data storage increases convenience of data handling as each machine on the network has access to the same content.







Akihabara News , Shuttle rolls out its first energy efficient NAS server OMNINAS KD20, Shuttle rolls out its first energy efficient NAS server OMNINAS KD20

LG Chem develops very flexible cable batteries, may leave mobile devices tied up in knots

The world is no stranger to flexible batteries, but they've almost always had to be made in thin sheets — that doesn't amount to a long running time if you're powering anything more than a watch. LG Chem has developed a flexible lithium-ion battery that's not just better-suited to our bigger gadgets but could out-do previous bendable energy packs. Researchers found that coating copper wires with nickel-tin and coiling them briefly around a rod results in a hollow anode that behaves like a very strong spring; mating that anode with a lithium-ion cell leads to a battery that works even when it's twisted up in knots.

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Netflix iPhone app updated to make discovering new content even easier [video]

. Netflix (NFLX) announced on Tuesday that its iPhone and iPod touch app received a major update that brings over its UI and experience from the company's tablet apps. Marketed as “more immersive” than the previous version, the new Netflix app features more titles and galleries on single screens and “personalized rows filled with movie and TV recommendations” to make finding new content and enjoying old favorites easier than ever.

Boy Genius Report , Netflix iPhone app updated to make discovering new content even easier [video], Netflix iPhone app updated to make discovering new content even easier [video]

Tritton's $150 720+ gaming headset helps you pwn newbs with 7.1 virtual surround sound

Lately, it seems like few weeks go by without Tritton announcing a new gaming headset. Now that its full range of Xbox-licensed cans has reached shelves, the company seems focused on updating its former corded stars. Following the recently announced Ax Pro+ "true 5.1" headset ($200), Tritton has unveiled the 720+ 7.1 surround sound headset ($150) - the successor to the venerable AX 720. Aside from sporting the Pro+'s edgier aesthetics, the 720+ has been gifted with beefier 50mm drivers (up from 40 on the 720) for improved fidelity and the same selective microphone monitoring found on the Warhead.

Engadget , Tritton's $150 720+ gaming headset helps you pwn newbs with 7.1 virtual surround sound, Tritton's $150 720+ gaming headset helps you pwn newbs with 7.1 virtual surround sound

Handheld Nautiz X1: Meet the world's toughest smartphone

If you have a knack of dropping your smartphone too often, the regular offerings in the market may not be good enough for you. Most of the current-generation high-end smartphones tend to be pretty sensitive towards regular falls and other such incidents. Such is certainly not the case with Handheld's recently-announced Nautiz X1, which is being touted as the world's toughest smartphone. There is definitely some credibility to this claim since Nautiz X1 meet the military standards when it comes to enduring high drops, extreme temperatures and humidity.

A number of other smartphones by other vendors meet a fairly decent toughness criterion.

Ubergizmo , Handheld Nautiz X1: Meet the world's toughest smartphone, Handheld Nautiz X1: Meet the world's toughest smartphone

[REVIEW] 3 Brando USB 3.0 hubs tested

We agree with Brando's claim when they say USB 3.0 is poised to become mainstream. The company sent us 3 hubs to play around with and check if they are worth their salt. These USB 3.0 4-Port Hubs are all offering 4 extension ports (backwards compatible with both USB 1.1 and USB 2.0). All three devices are compatible with both PC and MAC, except for the square model (middle one in photo above) they come with an additional power supply.

 

Why could you use one?

Good question! First off the bat: USB 3.0 offers up to 5 times the speed of conventional USB 2.0, which means an imminent boost of performance.










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