Elektron announces Analog Four synthesizer, spends the naming budget on viral teaser (video)

Elektron makes button-heavy synths and samplers, it also makes great teaser videos. If you needed any proof, then its newest offering, Analog Four (and accompanying video), should be plenty. This time, we have a little exclusive advanced info to go with it. The latest box of sonic tricks is a four voice analog synth (with two analog oscillators each), comes with an internal step-sequencer, plus multiple LFOs and the usual array of filters and effects.

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Google bags patent for directions based on cell coverage

Want to get somewhere, but don't want to miss an email, or risk a break in the directions on the way. A patent granted to Google suggests it's been thinking about the very same thing. Read through the details, and it all sounds fairly familiar - receiving origin and destination, planning a route etc. But, this time, there's the added hop of accessing wireless coverage data, and stirring that info into the returned directions mix. The flow charts in the literature suggest that this could be a user input option. So, along with the choice of fastest and most economical, maybe some day we'll be seeing one for "fastest data" too.

Engadget , Google bags patent for directions based on cell coverage, Google bags patent for directions based on cell coverage

Stable CyanogenMod 10 builds arrive, give devices an unofficial taste of Jelly Bean

The very first CyanogenMod 10 builds surfaced while Jelly Bean was still extremely fresh in our memories. The passions around Google's new OS might have cooled months down the road, but that doesn't diminish the impact now that the first stable CM10 builds are here. Four (relatively) safe versions have arrived for devices that are either just getting their official Android 4.1 builds or were never destined to get one in the first place: support for the Samsung Galaxy S III in Sprint and Verizon editions is a natural fit, but both the LG Optimus Black and Samsung's Galaxy S II Skyrocket are making their own unofficial leaps.

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Updated Google Map Maker accents neighborhoods, shows changes in Activity Stream

Google wants you to think locally with its new Map Maker update featuring neighborhoods and an Activity Stream to track mapping changes. The site now launches into My Neighborhood mode, suggesting places you've rated or searched on Google Maps and allowing you to add and edit your own haunts. From there, a list of your changes (or those of other users) can be viewed in the left-hand pane and filtered by review, date or category. You can also see additions anywhere in your current map view by panning, zooming or searching and even help other users out by reviewing pending edits.

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Deal of the Day – 55″ LG 55LM4700 3D 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV with Sound Bar System and four Pairs of 3D Glasses

Tuesday's LogicBUY Deal is the 55″ LG 55LM4700 3D 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV bundled with a sound bar system and 4 pairs of 3D glasses for $1,079.99.  Features: 1920 X 1080 @ 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 4000000:1 contrast ratio, 4 HDMI inputs, internet-connected Netflix. $1199.99 – $120 instant savings = $1079.99 with free shipping.
This deal expires November 14, 2012 or sooner.

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Brainloop Appoints Johannes Hertz as CFO

Munich, Germany November 13, 2012 – Brainloop today announced that it has appointed Johannes Hertz as Chief Financial Officer. In his new position, Hertz will be responsible for defining the company’s financial strategy and its future investment plans, and for developing its relationships with international players in the finance markets. Johannes Hertz holds a degree from the London School of Economics, and most recently came to Brainloop from Nomura International (London).

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Nexus 4 and 10 hit Australian Google Play store first, $20 Nexus 4 bumpers appear (update: Europe too)

While we wait for Google's latest to hit the virtual shelves in our neck of the woods, Australian buyers have already seen the Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 go on sale, appearing around noon locally. AusDroid reports the 16GB Nexus 4 went out of stock in just 22 minutes, followed by the 8GB version and 32GB Nexus 10. additionally, Android Central reports that official bumpers for the Nexus 4 have appeared in the Google Play store.

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New Study Reveals Britain’s Obsession with Mobile Devices

57% use mobile devices in bed and 40% use them on the toilet45% say they can ‘never switch off’Half prefer checking device to conversation with their partnerNew research released today has found that our obsession with mobile devices could in fact be affecting our relationships, as Brits admit to being more interested in status updates and emails than conversation with their partner – not to mention using their mobile devices on the toilet, in bed or even during intimacy!The study, commissioned by UK technology manufacturer, Storage Options, explored the tech usage habits of the nation, and revealed a worrying ma

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Write and play your own sheet music with the Gocen

The Gocen is a device which scans and plays handwritten sheet music in real time. It is being developed by a group at the Tokyo Metropolitan University led by Assistant Professor Tetsuaki Baba. “First, the system looks at the stave, then at the notes, then at the position of the notes, to determine the high notes. In addition, it directly reads words such as piano or guitar. The computer automatically recognizes them, and changes the instrument.

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VINCI Curriculum Named as CES Innovations 2013 Design and Engineering Awards Honoree

VINCI Curriculum is the software exclusively running in the VINCI Tab II and the VINCI Tab II M (photo above) , two tablets specifically designed for kids. VINCI curriculum is tailored to help children build learning capabilities. It features 43 monthly themes and topics across 3 levels of learning: The Curious; The Confident; and The Capable. We all know that toddler are in love with user friendly touch screens and tablets, although we did not try it we can imagine that the VINCI system is certainly a great product to infuse the love of learning in kids.

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Acer C7 Chromebook officially announced at $199

Not to be outdone with Samsung's latest $249 Chromebook, Acer is also introducing its second-generation Chromebook that's worth $199. We previously reported that Acer is prepping up a second-generation Chromebook and is already poised for a mid-October release. Well, it looks like Acer has just timed the launch perfectly, considering how busy October was. The new Acer C7 Chromebook promises to deliver a hassle-free computing experience with speed, built-in security, and the simplicity of automatic updates.

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