Trainyard Android Game App

Puzzle game apps can be quite fun and enjoyable to play with. But over time, solving the same kind of puzzles repeatedly tend to get boring. Some would eventually look for new and unique puzzles to play with. The Trainyard Android game app will be able to provide the kind of unique puzzle that one may be looking for.
The Trainyard Android game app is all about making train routes and drawing tracks to get the trains to go from point A to point B. The first level and the succeeding ones are easy in that all you need to do is connect A and B by drawing the tracks.

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Google might want to give you money for buying a Nexus 7

Did you buy a Nexus 7 16GB between the 14th and 19th of October just before the release of the 32GB model and the subsequent price drop on the 16GB model.  Well if you did and you bought it from the Google Play store then you're eligible for a refund under Google's Price Protection Policy. Fill in the application form and you should receive a refund on the price difference.  A nice bonus from Google for those who qualify .

The Gadgeteer , Google might want to give you money for buying a Nexus 7, Google might want to give you money for buying a Nexus 7

Samsung, Philips, LG and others reportedly set to face EU regulatory fines for CRT price fixing

Samsung SDI, Philips, LG, Technicolor, Panasonic and Toshiba are said to be facing heavy fines from the European Commission due to alleged involvement in a TV cathode-ray tube price fixing ring. According to Reuters, the fines will be announced on November 28th and can reach up to ten percent of the turnover during the period which the cartel was said to have ran. Based on 2011 revenues, LG could be fined up to $5 billion, while Dutch-based Philips would top out at around $2.9 billion.

Engadget , Samsung, Philips, LG and others reportedly set to face EU regulatory fines for CRT price fixing, Samsung, Philips, LG and others reportedly set to face EU regulatory fines for CRT price fixing

China Mobile's Lumia 920T packs a Snapdragon S4 Pro, better graphics performance

Buying a shiny new flagship and finding out international variants are tricked out better than yours is never much fun. Well, China Mobile has Weiboed (is that right?) that its Lumia 920T variant will pack the Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC (MSM8960T), and not the S4 Plus in the regular 920. The Pro carries the same basic CPU, and while it's not known whether the 920T will use the full 1.7GHz available (the 920's runs at 1.5GHz), the major difference is a bump from the Adreno 225 GPU to the more powerful Adreno 320.

Engadget , China Mobile's Lumia 920T packs a Snapdragon S4 Pro, better graphics performance, China Mobile's Lumia 920T packs a Snapdragon S4 Pro, better graphics performance

Angry Birds Star Wars tops U.S. App Store in two and a half hours

Following the release of Rovio's highly-anticipated Angry Birds Star Wars game yesterday, the Finnish video game developer is now proudly announcing that the game has soared to the number one spot in the U.S. App Store within 2.5 hours after the launch. Rovio says that the record has so far surpassed many of its previous records. Kudos to Rovio for creating the spectacular game. If you haven't downloaded the game yet, just visit this page and select your platform – be it on PC, Mac, iOS, Windows Phone, or Android.

Ubergizmo , Angry Birds Star Wars tops U.S. App Store in two and a half hours, Angry Birds Star Wars tops U.S. App Store in two and a half hours

MarkerBot announces new dashboard and follow feature on Thingiverse

If you're familiar with 3D printing, then you've probably heard about MakerBot, the New York-based company that makes 3D printers. Recently they launched a couple of new features on its Thingiverse website that will allow users to fine, manage, and follow their favorite digital designs. The newly-added features on Thingiverse includes a Dashboard that will be an all-in-one place to track your favorite digital designs, designers, and activity on the platform. To access the Thingiverse Dashboard, just click the top left tab on the homepage upon signing in.

Ubergizmo , MarkerBot announces new dashboard and follow feature on Thingiverse, MarkerBot announces new dashboard and follow feature on Thingiverse

AT&T to offer $100 discount off any tablet if you sign a contract with them

Smartphones in the US and some other countries are heavily subsidized, which means that customers only have to pay a few hundred dollars to own a high-end smartphone. Of course this ties them to a two year contract but if you needed the line anyway, it seems like a pretty good deal, right. Unfortunately when it comes to tablet subsidies, there's not much to be had and customers essentially pay full price for tablets.

Ubergizmo , AT&T to offer $100 discount off any tablet if you sign a contract with them, AT&T to offer $100 discount off any tablet if you sign a contract with them

Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome is coming home any way you want, YouTube's up first

Arguably the best science fiction series in some time, Battlestar Galactica aired its last season almost three years ago with a few spinoffs since. The latest spinoff movie is the prequel Blood & Chromewhich tell the story of young William Adama and his trials on the Galactica during the first Cylon war. The 97 minute feature film will be initially available online as 10 episodes via Machinima Prime between November 9th and February. Then it will premiere on the Syfy channel and finally become available on Blu-ray, DVD, On Demand and digital download on February 19th, 2013.

Engadget , Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome is coming home any way you want, YouTube's up first, Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome is coming home any way you want, YouTube's up first

Lenovo IdeaPad N580 15.6-Inch Laptop For Just $299.99

Enjoy your media on the go with this affordable Lenovo IdeaPad N580 laptop. Priced at just $299.99 over at BestBuy, the system is packed with a 15.6-inch WXGA LED-backlight display, a 2.2GHz Intel Pentium B960 processor, an Intel HD graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 720p webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 2-in-1 card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS.

TechFresh , Lenovo IdeaPad N580 15.6-Inch Laptop For Just $299.99, Lenovo IdeaPad N580 15.6-Inch Laptop For Just $299.99

New UK study suggests women better drivers than men

Now there's proof that women are the superior drivers. A new study released recently by Carrentals UK, suggest that women are superior drivers after interviewing more than 700 people. "While men would like to believe they are better than women behind the steering wheel, it is clear to see that male drivers performed worse in terms of speeding fines and penalty points," said Gareth Robinson, Managing Director of Carrentals UK.

Indeed.

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Suzuki has to take out $45M loan just to shutter US dealers

Bloomberg reports American Suzuki is set to borrow up to $45 million to to close its automotive dealerships and freshen up its it motorcycle and marine business. Suzuki Motor Corporation will loan American Suzuki the funds at three percent above the London Interbank offered rate in order to offer dealer owners a cash payment in exchange for voluntarily abandoning franchise agreements. The company's 216 dealers have 10 days to make a decision on the matter.

Autoblog , Suzuki has to take out $45M loan just to shutter US dealers, Suzuki has to take out $45M loan just to shutter US dealers

Budget Rent A Car under fire for bilking customers (video)

Rental car companies are usually willing to overlook small dings and glass chips, But not Vancouver airport's Budget Rent A Car office, say a group of consumers. They claim that Budget location is notorious for flagging returned cars for the most minor of offenses. Worse, they allege that some damage may have been caused by previous customers, and much of it is usually considered normal wear and tear. Alarmingly, a number of complaints allege that damage charges were added after vehicles had been returned and inspected.

Autoblog , Budget Rent A Car under fire for bilking customers (video), Budget Rent A Car under fire for bilking customers (video)

Lenovo leads the PC market with increasing shipments and sales

is announcing that it is now the global market leader in consumer and notebook personal computers. The company recently published its second fiscal quarter results said that its net income in the second quarter, which is around $162 million, saw a 13 percent annual increase with gross margin at 12.1 percent. became the worldwide number one consumer and notebook PC company in fiscal quarter two and remained as the largest PC company in emerging markets, including China,” the company told the Kong stock exchange. Lenovo's claim might sound ballsy, but at least it has the numbers to prove.

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Smartphone Users Given Control over Mobile Data by datasquasher™

New iOS app lets users control, compress and track their mobile data usageLondon, 8 November 2012: A new iPhone app called datasquasher has been launched today to help smartphone users take control of their mobile data usage. The app puts the power of mobile browsing in consumers’ hands, allowing them to control, compress and track how much mobile data they are using to save money and enhance their browsing experience.The vast majority of smartphone users want to control their mobile data usage - 68% stating that it should be up to them to determine data usage in a recent survey carried out by On Device Research.

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Sandvine: Netflix up to 29 percent of North American internet traffic, YouTube is fast on the rise

When we last checked in on one of Sandvine's traffic studies, Netflix had just edged past BitTorrent as the largest source of internet traffic in North America while YouTube was still a small-timer. A year has made quite the difference. Netflix is up to 28.8 percent in a new study, while YouTube has moved up to second place with 13.1 percent and demands even more than ordinary web requests. Rivals like Hulu don't register in the top 10, and YouTube is by far the ruler of mobile with nearly 31 percent of smartphone traffic headed its way.

Engadget , Sandvine: Netflix up to 29 percent of North American internet traffic, YouTube is fast on the rise, Sandvine: Netflix up to 29 percent of North American internet traffic, YouTube is fast on the rise

Remembering Suzuki of America... in commercials

American Suzuki Motors is leaving us, but as long as the lights are on at YouTube, its commercials will stay behind to remind of the times we shared. We dug up nine commercials – sort of like a Time Life infomercial for an entire brand – and among the starring actors are the X-90 improving the 90s with the help of a Pez dispenser, the Peter Pan-ish Sidekick, Optimus Prime getting his pipes all smoked up over the 1987 Samurai and an XL7 that would have sold in the millions if its commercial were even half true. We've also included a remarkably oddball eight-minute featurette/commercial about a giant Suzuki Swift.





















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Ford Focus RS could get 350-hp EcoBoost, E-diff

We may have to make due with the Focus ST here in the United States (note: we are not complaining), but an even hotter version – the Focus RS – has historically been quite a hit in Europe. And according to a report in Auto Express, the next-generation RS should be one hot little number when it launches in 2014. Rather than simply turning the ST's 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four up to 11, Ford's European performance division – Team RS – will likely use a larger-displacement mill for development of the hotter-than-hot Focus.

Autoblog , Ford Focus RS could get 350-hp EcoBoost, E-diff, Ford Focus RS could get 350-hp EcoBoost, E-diff

Nintendo Wii U vs. Nintendo Wii ... fight!

The first thing we noticed about Nintendo's next console when we last got our hands on it was the length - the Wii U is Nintendo's longest console yet. Sure, sure, there's a tablet controller and HD graphics and yadda yadda yadda. That's immaterial. What matters here, folks, is how the new hardware - the console itself - physically stacks up against the first Wii. As you'll see in our gallery, length is the least of the Wii U's changes: in the Wii U, Nintendo added two more USB 2.0 ports up front and rounded out its hard right angles, for starters.









Engadget , Nintendo Wii U vs. Nintendo Wii ... fight!, Nintendo Wii U vs. Nintendo Wii ... fight!

Sony to ship 50 million smartphones next year, says report

DigiTimes is reporting that Sony is aiming to ship 50 million smartphones next year and that 30 to 40 percent of the number will most likely be outsourced to original device manufacturers in Taiwan. Industry sources told the publication that among the ODMs included are Foxconn, Arima Communications, and Compal Communications. Additionally, Sony is also expecting to ship 35 million smartphones this year – reportedly a 50 percent increase from last year. However, the sources added that Sony will still find it hard to “swing back to profitability.”.

Ubergizmo , Sony to ship 50 million smartphones next year, says report, Sony to ship 50 million smartphones next year, says report

Nintendo Wii U will need an update on day one to install some of it services and features

Back in the good old days, consoles used to be machines that we would just play our games on. Insert the device, load it up and we're good to go. However consoles these days offer more than just gaming, they provide interaction, news, and other forms of entertainment and for Nintendo's latest console, the Wii U, this comes in the form of the Miiverse, Wii U Chat, TVii and the eShop. Now it seems that if you are planning on being an early adopter of the Wii U, it should be noted that these features will not be available on your console the minute you plug it in.

Ubergizmo , Nintendo Wii U will need an update on day one to install some of it services and features, Nintendo Wii U will need an update on day one to install some of it services and features

The Meneghini La Cambusa is what a $40,500 refrigerator looks like

Refrigerators are a necessity - they keep fruits and vegetables fresh, prevent the milk from going bad, making ice, and etc. However when you have truckloads of money to spend, we guess having a fridge that does more than just cool your beers and freeze your ice creams is to be expected, and this is exactly what the Meneghini La Cambusa fridge is all about. Priced at a staggering $40,500 (fully decked out option), as you can see in the photo above, this is no ordinary fridge and comes with a modular design that allows its owner to customize to their heart's content.

Ubergizmo , The Meneghini La Cambusa is what a $40,500 refrigerator looks like, The Meneghini La Cambusa is what a $40,500 refrigerator looks like

Motorola Atrix HD Developer Edition phone to arrive with unlockable bootloader

Motorola is starting to ramp up the delivery of its Developer Editions of new smarpthones, with the Motorola Atrix HD Developer Edition being the first of them. To put it in a nutshell for developers, this means you are able to select a device from Motorola's latest smartphone offerings which will arrive with an unlockable bootloader, allowing you to install custom firmware as well as make the kind of changes which you see as necessary. We do know that Developer Editions of the Droid RAZR M and Droid RAZR HD are already readily available, so it is time for the Motorola Atrix HD Developer Edition to step up to the plate.

Ubergizmo , Motorola Atrix HD Developer Edition phone to arrive with unlockable bootloader, Motorola Atrix HD Developer Edition phone to arrive with unlockable bootloader

Microsoft has no special policies where Xbox Live bigotry is concerned

Back when you were young and played video games over at your friend's house, chances are you would have traded barbs with one another especially when it is not a co-op match. Well, the advent of networked gaming has seen those verbal remarks made within a LAN or a cybercafe, and as Internet gaming explodes, it is not that possible any more to place a face behind the slurs that you hear. With Halo 4 being a big hit already since it was released on the Xbox 360, it goes without saying that there will be racial slurs as well as sexist remarks sent from one gamer to another, and what does Microsoft has to say about it.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft has no special policies where Xbox Live bigotry is concerned, Microsoft has no special policies where Xbox Live bigotry is concerned

Mophie Powerblu Bluetooth headset sneaks through the FCC

There's apparently more to life for Mophie than power packs, as the accessory designer has pushed its first Bluetooth headset, the Powerblu, through the FCC. In a shock to no one, the stand-out is a separate charging station to keep the earpiece going well past what its internal battery can manage: where the headset normally lasts for four hours of talk on its own, that lifespan grows to 30 when it's periodically revived through the mothership. Other traits will be familiar to anyone who's used to wireless earwear, whether it's a noise-cancelling microphone array, text-to-speech or voice commands.

Engadget , Mophie Powerblu Bluetooth headset sneaks through the FCC, Mophie Powerblu Bluetooth headset sneaks through the FCC

EU regulators to accept Apple and book publishers' offer of cheaper e-books

According to Reuters, EU regulators look likely to accept an offer from Apple and a handful of publishers, including Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, Hachette Livre and Macmillan. The assembled publishers propose that they will allow retailers (including Amazon) to sell e-books cheaper than Apple currently does.

Engadget , EU regulators to accept Apple and book publishers' offer of cheaper e-books, EU regulators to accept Apple and book publishers' offer of cheaper e-books

Samsung donates $3 million to Hurricane Sandy victims

Samsung, a South-Korean consumer electronics giant, a fierce Apple rival, and currently the top OEM in the U.S., is lending its hand to all victims affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company announced that it will be donating $3 million to help the East Coast communities. Pledging the nifty amount to the American Red Cross through ABC Television's “Day of Giving” campaign that raised more than $10 million, Samsung hopes that the generous donation will provide immediate and direct assistance to those in need. Samsung also promised to provide support during the recovery period in the weeks and months to come.

Ubergizmo , Samsung donates $3 million to Hurricane Sandy victims, Samsung donates $3 million to Hurricane Sandy victims

Best Buy pricing once again pegs Nokia Lumia 920 at $150 on-contract

Seems like just a few days ago that Best Buy inadvertently outed its pricing of the Lumia 920. While the company eventually pulled its listing, its pricing for the upcoming Windows Phone is looking more solid than ever. You see, a shopper in Naples, Fla., was recently able to snag a photo of an in-store display that once again pegs the Lumia 920 at $150 with a two-year contract or $600 outright.

Engadget , Best Buy pricing once again pegs Nokia Lumia 920 at $150 on-contract, Best Buy pricing once again pegs Nokia Lumia 920 at $150 on-contract

Slickdeals' best in tech for November 5th: 60-inch LG HDTV and digital cameras

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. If you're looking to put off getting back to the grind of the work week as long as possible, we may be able to help a bit. Here's a brand new batch of tech deals that are ready to accept those funds that you're eager to part with. Another 60-inch display tops this roundup alongside digital cameras, a Windows Phone handset and a SSD.






Engadget , Slickdeals' best in tech for November 5th: 60-inch LG HDTV and digital cameras, Slickdeals' best in tech for November 5th: 60-inch LG HDTV and digital cameras

Next generation Withings scales hit the US

It seems that the next generation of Withings Internet-connected scales have arrived in the US, so if you are interested, you might want to check out the Withings Wireless Scale WS-30. Merging both Bluetooth Smart technology and WiFi connectivity, you will be able to enjoy a seamless and computer-free experience right from the install stage all the way to everyday use. With the Withings Position Control technology, you are able to enjoy on-screen visuals so that you have an idea on how to properly position your body on the scale so that it delivers the highest level of accuracy as possible.

Ubergizmo , Next generation Withings scales hit the US, Next generation Withings scales hit the US

Consumer Reports finds small hatchbacks most reliable, upscale cars least

Following up on its report on which carmakers it found to be the most and least reliable, Consumer Reports has released its predicted reliability ratings based on vehicle type. Those at the top are a varied crew but mostly adhere to one theme: they're small, or small for their segment. Hatchbacks with good fuel economy (like Toyota's Prius C, the most reliable single model this time out), "compact" sports sedans and pickups and "small" SUVs take the day. The one exception to the size qualifier among the most reliable cars is wagons, which also make the cut.

Autoblog , Consumer Reports finds small hatchbacks most reliable, upscale cars least, Consumer Reports finds small hatchbacks most reliable, upscale cars least

HTC Phone 8X with Lumia Sense of Color

Regarding powerhouse, Phone 8X by HTC is powered by a Qualcomm® S4 1.5 GHz Dual-core processor and 1GB RAM.


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Next-generation Mercedes E63 AMG caught undisguised in Spain

An alert enthusiast in Madrid, Spain was quick enough to snap a picture of what looks like the next-generation Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and send it to Autofacil. Caught staged during what appears to be a photo or video shoot, the reader, Victor Poza, wrote that after sundown the street was watered and the sedan was placed with a view of skyskrapers in the distance. A few weeks ago, a camouflaged prototype was snapped at the Nürburgring, its face and sides mostly hidden.

Autoblog , Next-generation Mercedes E63 AMG caught undisguised in Spain, Next-generation Mercedes E63 AMG caught undisguised in Spain

Android tablets see a gain in shipment while Apple's iPad slows in Q3 according to report

With the introduction of the Nexus 7 and the Nexus 10, there are many who believe that these are the Android tablets with the capability of dethroning Apple's iPad from a position they held for many years. While it might take a while before we actually see any dethroning, it certainly looks like there are signs of it starting to happen. In a recent report published by the IDC, it was revealed that shipments of iPads slowed in the third quarter of 2012, while Android tablets actually saw some gain. However the slowed down in shipping of iPads is speculated to be because many would-be customers were holding out for the iPad mini.

Ubergizmo , Android tablets see a gain in shipment while Apple's iPad slows in Q3 according to report, Android tablets see a gain in shipment while Apple's iPad slows in Q3 according to report

Skyfire Slashes Setup Time for Mobile Video and Image Optimisation Testing from Months to Days

Mountain View, California, US, Monday, 5th November 2012 – Skyfire, a leader in mobile video optimization and cloud solutions for mobility, today announced a new program through which mobile network operators can test its video and image optimization solution, Rocket Optimizer, in their own network environment within 48 hours of registration.

Press Release Distribution , Skyfire Slashes Setup Time for Mobile Video and Image Optimisation Testing from Months to Days, Skyfire Slashes Setup Time for Mobile Video and Image Optimisation Testing from Months to Days

Motorola DROID RAZR HD Android smartphone first impressions

A few days ago, Verizon sent me the Motorola DROID RAZR HD for a quick test drive. This phone comes in 2 flavors. RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD. The difference between the two is memory size and battery capacity, with the MAXX having more of each. This will be a quick hardware tour as Bryan will be posting his full review of the RAZR MAXX HD soon. 

Note: Some images in this article can be clicked to view a larger size.

When I was trying to decide which Android smartphone to replace my iPhone 4S, the Motorola DROID RAZR HD and MAXX HD were not yet released.








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