Olympus MAL-1 Macro Arm Light

The Olympus MAL-1 Macro Arm Light is a portable lighting system that allows you to accurately add accents to close-up photographs taken with a PEN Micro Four Thirds camera. The Macro Arm Light snaps into the camera's Accessory Port and provides a pair of 17cm flexible LED lights that are independently adjustable. The Olympus MAL-1 Macro Arm Light retails for $49.95.

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Carl Zeiss Cinemizer OLED HMD

Head mounted displays are no longer that new in the multimedia device market. There have been some of them already being peddled around for people to use and enjoy watching their favorite videos or listening to their favorite tunes while wearing them, like the Sony HMZ T2. But most of them may be a bit bulky and may not be that stylish enough for some to wear comfortably. A new entrant in the market in the form of the Carl Zeiss Cinemizer OLED HMD may help change that.
The Carl Zeiss Cinemizer OLED HMD is not entirely a new head mounted display since the company has been exhibiting it and the technology it comes with since 2008.

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F1's New Jersey Grand Prix postponed until 2014

Formula One's inaugural Grand Prix of America, not to be confused with the US Grand Prix slated for mid-November in Austin, TX, has been postponed until the 2014 F1 season. F1 head honcho Bernie Ecclestone has reported that the event, previously expected to take place in Weehawkin, New Jersey in 2013, has now been pushed back by a year. The Associated Press is reporting Ecclestone as having said, "Everything is set up but now it's too late to finish on time." The New Jersey race had tentatively been scheduled for June 16 of next year.

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Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro available on AT&T October 21st for $100

Fans of rugged Android phones, rejoice: you only have to wait until this Sunday to get the Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro on AT&T. The carrier just announced that it'll be making its way into stores on October 21st and will run you a whole $100 on a two-year commitment. It isn't going to be the stellar top-end device many power users crave, as it features a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, 5MP rear-facing camera with 720p video recording, 8GB onboard storage, ICS, LTE, Enhanced Push-to-Talk, 810g military-spec certification and EAS corporate email support.

Engadget , Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro available on AT&T October 21st for $100, Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro available on AT&T October 21st for $100

Waterfield Designs Tablet Travel Case review

The Tablet Travel Case from Waterfield Designs is a small padded bag made to fit a small tablet and all the associated peripherals you need while you're travelling. It's rain-resistant and can easily be thrown into another backpack, purse or gadget bag.  It's a way of keeping all your bits and bobs organised and close at hand.  For more details, read on after the break.
The Case

The Travel Case measures 10″ x 6″ x 1.25″  (25.5 x 15.25 x 3.2 cms) and weighs in at  5.5 oz (155 grams), so it's not too big and heavy.





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Famed iOS hacker Comex is no longer with Apple, but don't expect any jailbreaks from him anytime soon

A while back it was pretty big news when prominent iOS hacker, Comex, or Nicholas Allegra as he is known in real life, was hired by Apple. Given his work on JailbreakMe, a jailbreak tool that could be used within Safari, we guess Apple was right in snapping him up, possibly in an effort to help identify and close exploits. While we'd love to think that he's still at Apple busy working on making life harder for hackers to jailbreak iOS devices, that is unfortunately not that case as in an interview with Forbes, Allegra revealed that he is no longer with Apple.

Ubergizmo , Famed iOS hacker Comex is no longer with Apple, but don't expect any jailbreaks from him anytime soon, Famed iOS hacker Comex is no longer with Apple, but don't expect any jailbreaks from him anytime soon

Microsoft employees have donated over $1 billion to charity

For those who follow tech news, you would know that it has been some time since we have seen Bill Gates be the main star at a Microsoft press conference, but recently, he surfaced for a rather unusual event at Microsoft's headquarters. Joining Chief Executive Steve Ballmer alongside a slew of other dignitaries, Bill Gates helped announce a milestone in the Microsoft employee giving program that kick started 30 years ago, surpassing the magical $1 billion mark.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft employees have donated over $1 billion to charity, Microsoft employees have donated over $1 billion to charity

The Onion skewers TED Talks with compost-fueled cars

As innovative and inspiring as the TED Conference has been over it's now 20-year history, and in spite of the success of the spin-off TED Talks video series, we admit to finding all of the above mildly pretentious sometimes. This sentiment, magnified about 100X, is felt by the hooligans at The Onion as well, if this latest video series is any indication. Follow the action as our Idea Guy/Host tells the world about a composting car that will create jobs, save the environment, provide a windfall for engineers talented in the implementation of the impossible, and make one dreamer very, very rich.



Autoblog , The Onion skewers TED Talks with compost-fueled cars, The Onion skewers TED Talks with compost-fueled cars

Hyundai, Broadcom to equip vehicles with built-in ethernet

Hyundai is the second manufacturer after BMW – having put its Flexray ethernet system into the X5 – to pledge to install Ethernet technology in its cars. This isn't a ploy to give you yet another place to work on those regional sales spreadsheets, it's about reducing vehicle complexity while making the cars and their systems more efficient. The Korean manufacturer will be doing so in conjunction with Broadcom, the U.S. firm having created the "one pair Ethernet" (OPEN) special interest group that now counts 81 members.

Autoblog , Hyundai, Broadcom to equip vehicles with built-in ethernet, Hyundai, Broadcom to equip vehicles with built-in ethernet

Nokia's Q3 2012: $9.4 billion in sales, 2.9 million Lumias sold and losses trimmed to $754 million

Q4 2011: $1.3 billion loss. Q1 2012: $1.7 billion loss. Q2 2012: $1.01 billion loss. Q3 2012: $754 million loss. It seems that Stephen Elop's financial measures may finally be having the desired effect as Nokia records its first sub-billion dollar quarterly loss for a year. It's managed to reduce its losses despite a slowdown in Lumia sales - falling from four million last quarter to 2.9 million now, but given that the company is at the end of a product cycle, that's hardly surprising.

Engadget , Nokia's Q3 2012: $9.4 billion in sales, 2.9 million Lumias sold and losses trimmed to $754 million, Nokia's Q3 2012: $9.4 billion in sales, 2.9 million Lumias sold and losses trimmed to $754 million

GoPro Hero3 Action Cam

Action cameras have opened up an exciting new market of their own. There are now quite a number of people suddenly getting interested of getting their own wearable action camera to capture their personal action shots and videos. There are now action cameras such as the new GoPro Hero3 that will further get people more interested. The new GoPro Hero3 action cam was recently announced that boasts to be 30 percent smaller and 25 percent lighter than the GoPro Hero2. The camera is available in three versions, with the Black Edition being the top of the line among the Hero3 lineup. It features 4K video recording capabilities at 15 fps.

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Watch The Greatest R/C Car Chase Ever

What's the recipe for a great automotive chase scene. Well, first you need to have cars – cool cars, fast cars or classic cars, preferably, along with some machines to actually. well, give chase. Police cars work well, naturally, and they better be fast enough to keep up.
Throw in some scenery that matches the mood of the chase, an appropriate sound track with realistic engine sounds and some suspense-building music, a litany of camera angles – a helicopter overhead couldn't hurt – and a script that includes virtually impossible stunts, crashes and explosions.



Autoblog , Watch The Greatest R/C Car Chase Ever, Watch The Greatest R/C Car Chase Ever

Rumor: The iPad Mini will not be HD, sports a 4:3 ratio

It was easy to assume that since Apple's last iOS device went widescreen, we'd see the iPad mini go to a 16:9 form factor as well. However, according to some leaked pics from ETrade Supply, it looks like Apple's smallest tablet will be sporting the same 4:3 ratio as full-size iPads. The leak also tips the dimensions: the screen is 162mm long and 124mm wide. These photos answer a whole bunch of questions we had about the device we'll probably see revealed on October 23. The text on the back of the display says it's manufactured by LG Display (which we kind of suspected) and the markings seem legit and in line with other Apple parts.

Ubergizmo , Rumor: The iPad Mini will not be HD, sports a 4:3 ratio, Rumor: The iPad Mini will not be HD, sports a 4:3 ratio

GoPro HERO3 – smaller, lighter and more powerful

GoPro is trying to keep ahead of  the competition coming from all the newcomers to the action POV camera market with the release of their new GoPro HERO3. “CEO Nick Woodman announces the GoPro HERO3: the smallest, lightest, most powerful way to document your life. The Wi-Fi enabled HERO3: Black Edition is the most advanced GoPro, ever. No expense was spared during its development, resulting in a GoPro that is 30% smaller, 25% lighter and 2x more powerful than previous models.”.

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Slickdeals' best in tech for October 17th: Windows 8 Pro, GoPro HD Hero2 and Lenovo IdeaPad U410

Looking to save some coin on your tech purchases. Of course you are. In this round-up, we'll run down a list of the freshest frugal buys, hand-picked with the help of the folks at Slickdeals. You'll want to act fast, though, as many of these offerings won't stick around long. With the GoPro Hero3 announcement yesterday, the outfit's HD Hero2 is already seeing a nice discount. The action cam visits today's round of links alongside a 14-inch Lenovo IdeaPad and two Windows 8 options.






Engadget , Slickdeals' best in tech for October 17th: Windows 8 Pro, GoPro HD Hero2 and Lenovo IdeaPad U410, Slickdeals' best in tech for October 17th: Windows 8 Pro, GoPro HD Hero2 and Lenovo IdeaPad U410

HP ENVY m6-1125dx 15.6-inch Laptop

Best Buy has started offering the HP ENVY m6-1125dx 15.6-inch laptop. Powered by a 2.5GHz 3rd Gen Intel Core i5-3210M processor, the laptop features a 15.6-inch LED-backlit high-definition widescreen display, a 750GB hard disk drive, an Intel HD Graphics 4000, a built-in HP TrueVision HD webcam and a multiformat digital media reader. The HP ENVY m6-1125dx 15.6-inch laptop retails for $729.99.

TechFresh , HP ENVY m6-1125dx 15.6-inch Laptop, HP ENVY m6-1125dx 15.6-inch Laptop

Google takes us inside their data centers, shows you where the internet lives (video)

Ever fancied a look inside one of Google's cavernous server farms. Given the security issues, the company isn't likely to just let anyone mooch around - but understands if you're curious. That's why it's adding a special collection to its Street View data that lets you wander inside without a big trek to Iowa, Belgium or Finland. If you'd like to sample some of the delights, you can check out our gallery or head down past the break to get a video tour of the facility in Lenoir, NC.







Engadget , Google takes us inside their data centers, shows you where the internet lives (video), Google takes us inside their data centers, shows you where the internet lives (video)

Google's $99 Nexus tablet will reportedly launch ahead of the holidays

. Though Google's (GOOG) rumored hardware partner denied earlier claims to the same effect, the Android maker is once again said to be prepping a dirt-cheap $99 Nexus tablet that will launch ahead of the holidays this year. Digitimes, the source of the prior report, is once again making the claim, adding additional details that were not previously available. According to the site's unnamed supply chain sources, Google's $99 Nexus tablet is indeed being designed by ASUS and it will feature a single-core ARM processor built by WonderMedia Technologies along with a display panel from HannStar Display.

Boy Genius Report , Google's $99 Nexus tablet will reportedly launch ahead of the holidays, Google's $99 Nexus tablet will reportedly launch ahead of the holidays

ARAG contracts Jitscale to manage policy and claim application

London - 17 October 2012 - Jitscale, the international outsourcing partner for business-critical IT platforms, is pleased to announce that they have won a contract to work with ARAG, the leading Dutch provider of legal insurance. Jitscale has been contracted to manage ARAG’s Quinity Insurance Solution (QIS) application for years to come. QIS is a fully integrated web-based policy and claims management system for insurance companies, proxies and intermediaries. Towards the end of 2011 ARAG began a competitive search for the management of its latest QIS application.

Press Release Distribution , ARAG contracts Jitscale to manage policy and claim application, ARAG contracts Jitscale to manage policy and claim application

Hyundai creates 400-HP Veloster Turbo Velocity concept for SEMA (video)

Hyundai has already released renderings of its Cosworth-tuned Genesis Coupe that will be on display at the 2012 SEMA Show, and with the show just a couple more weeks away, Hyundai is now teasing a souped-up Veloster headed to Las Vegas. The Hyundai Veloster Turbo Velocity concept was designed at Hyundai's America Technical Center in Irvine, CA to be a street car that is also trackable. To start, Hyundai had the Veloster Turbo's stock engine sent off to Cosworth for new internal components, turbocharger, intercooler, intake manifold and engine controller, and it was finished off with a custom exhaust system.



Autoblog , Hyundai creates 400-HP Veloster Turbo Velocity concept for SEMA (video), Hyundai creates 400-HP Veloster Turbo Velocity concept for SEMA (video)

WebOS is reborn in a live USB distro

Miss your Palm Pre or Pixi. Did you get one of those firesale Touchpads and wished that you could run WebOS on a different form factor. Those were the hopes when HP opened sourced the failed Palm operating system. It seems like the open source community is running with the code, though, and today a distribution of WebOS built on top of Ubuntu was released by Ping-Hsun Chen. We've already seen WebOS on the Galaxy Nexus and the Transformer Prime, but now you can run it on your computer by booting from USB.

As with all beta software, there could be significant bugs when you boot up.

Ubergizmo , WebOS is reborn in a live USB distro, WebOS is reborn in a live USB distro

Minecraft Xbox 360 update 1.8.2 released

Yesterday, we saw how there will be a new game from the Minecraft creator, but today the spotlight is all on Minecraft Xbox 360 update 1.8.2 that will deliver a new mode as well as world type, in addition to a slew of gameplay tweaks and bug fixes that ought to make for a more pleasant and interesting gaming experience. Mojang's Minecraft Xbox 360 update 1.8.2 will, as we promised before, come with Creation Mode and a superflat world type, while introducing updated mob sounds, a slew of new combat mechanics, critical hits, the ability for players to parry with a sword, as well as change the name of your world save.

Ubergizmo , Minecraft Xbox 360 update 1.8.2 released, Minecraft Xbox 360 update 1.8.2 released

MetroPCS shareholders looking to block Deutsche Telekom's acquisition of the carrier

While the board of executives from both Deutsche Telekom and MetroPCS have given the deal their blessing, we guess there were some shareholders who weren't too pleased about it. It seems that some of MetroPCS' shareholders have filed a lawsuit against T-Mobile USA, Deutsche Telekom (T-Mobile USA's parent company), and MetroPCS for apparently undervaluing the company. The deal is expected to bump share prices to $12.48, which apparently the shareholders of MetroPCS feel is too low since a stock analyst has recently pegged MetroPCS' shares to hit $18.

Ubergizmo , MetroPCS shareholders looking to block Deutsche Telekom's acquisition of the carrier, MetroPCS shareholders looking to block Deutsche Telekom's acquisition of the carrier

EU regulators urge Google to modify privacy policy, offers 12 recommendations (update: statement from Google)

It wasn't all that long after Google consolidated most of its privacy policies before people wanted clarification on what this meant to users. Even then, EU regulators weren't satisfied, asking the search giant to hold up a little while it took a proper look at the implications for European citizens. The result of that investigation. Well, Justice Commissioner Viviane Reding previously declared it to be in breach of European law, and now the EU is commanding that it be reexamined.

Engadget , EU regulators urge Google to modify privacy policy, offers 12 recommendations (update: statement from Google), EU regulators urge Google to modify privacy policy, offers 12 recommendations (update: statement from Google)

iPhone 5 production slows as Apple improves aluminum quality

Bloomberg is reporting that Apple's iPhone 5 production is slowing, as it attempts to cut the number of devices shipped with nicks and scratches by improving aluminum quality control at Foxconn. It's only natural for aluminum to scuff and scratch, and putting a phone together offers plenty of opportunities for it to happen - but in reality, phones shouldn't be shipped in a state where they're already damaged. Clearly Apple realizes that.
Currently the quality clampdown means fewer of the phone's metal housings are being approved for use - to the extent that Foxconn even had to halt production for a day at one factory Shenzhen.

2DayBlog.com , iPhone 5 production slows as Apple improves aluminum quality, iPhone 5 production slows as Apple improves aluminum quality

One in three Brits carry less than a fiver in cash, but cashless society not on the cards just yet

More than one in five are already convinced physical money will disappear in the next 20 yearsMore than 50% think digital wallets or online cash transfers will increase over the next few yearsOne in ten would like to do all of their shopping onlineLondon, UK – 16 October 2012 – One in three Brits now carry less than a fiver in cash, a study has revealed. More than one in five (21%) Brits are convinced physical money will disappear over the next 20 years, according to research released today as part of Skrill’s Future of Money campaign.

Press Release Distribution , One in three Brits carry less than a fiver in cash, but cashless society not on the cards just yet, One in three Brits carry less than a fiver in cash, but cashless society not on the cards just yet

Samsung UK confirms Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3

The Samsung Galaxy S3 is busy receiving the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, first in South Korea, followed by someone spotting it in Poland and earlier this morning, in Sweden. Well, Samsung UK indirectly confirmed on their Facebook page that the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update is headed for the Samsung Galaxy S3 later this month, although there was no further information on whether the firmware updates are for the operators or for the general version. Hopefully we will be able to grab hold of these updates in due time (for our friends living across the pond, that is), and as for folks living in the US, patience is the key here.

Ubergizmo , Samsung UK confirms Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3, Samsung UK confirms Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3

Your phone's thirsty for Coke, not batteries

Most of our modern day smartphones run on lithium ion batteries, and while advancements have been made to increase the battery capacity so that theoretically, battery life is stretched as well, but smartphone manufacturers tend to negate that advantage by introducing even more energy sapping features and functions in newer devices. How about this – a phone that can be "charged" anywhere in the world, as long as there is some sweetened water, or in this case, Coca-Cola.

Ubergizmo , Your phone's thirsty for Coke, not batteries, Your phone's thirsty for Coke, not batteries

MetroPCS shareholders revolt over T-Mobile deal

. Maybe the T-Mobile/MetroPCS (PCS) merger isn't a done deal after all. As TmoNews reports, some MetroPCS shareholders have filed a lawsuit to block the merger and have accused the companies of “cheating shareholders" by “drastically” undervaluing MetroPCS' worth and short-changing shareholders' compensation.

Boy Genius Report , MetroPCS shareholders revolt over T-Mobile deal, MetroPCS shareholders revolt over T-Mobile deal

ZTE executives commit business seppuku, cut their own pay

ZTE, a Chinese telecommunications company, which, according to who you ask, is either a threat to national security or a middling handset manufacturer, announced today that they were going to report losses for the first nine months of 2012. In a refreshing response, top management has agreed to cut their own pay. Wish we'd see more of that from Western technology companies. We're looking at you, RIM.
ZTE is an interesting company because it is one of the few handset manufacturers to be tied to Mozilla's upcoming smartphone OS.

Ubergizmo , ZTE executives commit business seppuku, cut their own pay, ZTE executives commit business seppuku, cut their own pay

13-inch Retina-equipped MacBook Pro may launch alongside iPad mini

. Apple (AAPL) fans could get an added treat during the company's iPad mini launch event this month. A “consistently reliable source at a high-profile U.S. retailer” has told 9to5Mac that alongside the iPad mini, Apple will also launch the 13-inch version of its MacBook Pro that comes equipped with its powerful Retina display that features a pixel density of 220 pixels-per-inch.

Boy Genius Report , 13-inch Retina-equipped MacBook Pro may launch alongside iPad mini, 13-inch Retina-equipped MacBook Pro may launch alongside iPad mini

Devicewear Ridge case for Nexus 7

I'm a bit fussy about the cases for my devices.  They mustn't add too much bulk or weight, they mustn't cover the bezel, and they must have some sort of stand functionality.  Well it looks like The Ridge from Devicewear might meet all my criteria.  Adding on only 7 mm and 4.2 ounces, the folio-style case allows you to use your Nexus 7 at 6 different angles.   Made of vegan leather with a micro suede interior, it also has embedded magnets to make use of the smart on/off functionality.

The Gadgeteer , Devicewear Ridge case for Nexus 7, Devicewear Ridge case for Nexus 7

New study suggests link between teenage aggression and violent games

Researchers at Canada's Brock University claim to have discovered a link between violent games and aggression in teenagers, stating that long-term players of such games are more likely to engage in hostile behaviour. As reported by The Telegraph, the psychological study took place across four years, asking 1,492 teenagers from eight different schools to report their aggressive behaviour - such as punching and kicking each other - over the entire time. Their answers were then correlated with data of how often they played violent video games, with the results suggesting a link between the two.

2DayBlog.com , New study suggests link between teenage aggression and violent games, New study suggests link between teenage aggression and violent games

How would you change the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight?

Barnes & Noble's Simple Touch with Glowlight was here long before Amazon's glow-in-the-dark offering, and has found its way onto plenty of your nightstands. We thought it was great, except wishing it was cheaper and had 3G, and since the company has remedied the former if not the latter gripe. However, has the last six months of reading been totally blissful for you.

Engadget , How would you change the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight?, How would you change the Nook Simple Touch with Glowlight?

Watch a Toyota Tundra tow the space shuttle Endeavor

There are publicity stunts, and then there's using a Toyota Tundra to tow the 145-ton Space Shuttle Endeavour across interstate 405 in Los Angeles. That's exactly what happened Saturday night when Toyota lent a hand pulling the retired spacecraft over a bridge en route to the California Science Center. As it turned out, the Manchester Boulevard Bridge couldn't stand up to the weight of both the shuttle and the traditional tow vehicle, which sent organizers searching for something a little lighter to cover the five-minute drive across the bridge. As a 20-year sponsor of the science center, Toyota stepped in to help out.



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Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown

Verizon teased on Monday that black and brown models of Samsung's Galaxy S III would be coming soon, but mum was the word on exactly how quickly that would be. Turns out, it was real fast. The pair of smartphones are now available at the carrier's online storefront with a $199.99 price tag for those who don't mind a two-year commitment with Big Red.

Engadget , Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown, Verizon Galaxy S III now available in black and brown