This is the sharpest card in your wallet the Cardsharp4

I will admit it, I am not the knife aficionado I was once. I used to love knives, all sort of knives and while I still do have the odd or unusual knife around, I have mainly limited myself to the utilitarian variety of knife (Swiss Army type, Leatherman) but I do own a Cardsharp folding credit card knife. While you may have seen a review here by Julie on the Cardsharp, there have been a few newer versions since. The Cardsharp4, Ian Sinclair's latest version of this folding credit card knife, is out and it is a whole different animal this time.

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All-wheel drive vehicle sales flourishing

As the market for new vehicles continues to improve and crossover and pickup sales have caught fire, it's perhaps no surprise that the sales of all-wheel-drive (and four-wheel-drive) vehicles are also on the rise. Using data provided by Polk, The Detroit News points out that nearly one-third (31.3 percent) of all new vehicles sold this year through September were equipped with either all- or four-wheel drive. This is up from slightly more than a quarter (26.3 percent) during the same nine-month span of 2008.

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Android Device Manager app hits the Google Play Store

When Google launched the Android Device Manager, many users rejoiced. Finally, a built-in solution for finding, locking and securing lost devices. It was great, but the fact that you had to head to a web browser to do anything with it was a bit of a turn-off. A simple bookmark to the device manager site had us techies on our way, but your average Joe probably didn't care to find and remember the URL.
That should all change with the release of a new app today. Google has released an Android Device Manager app in the Play Store, giving folks a clean, fast and easy interface for locating, wiping, and locking their device from afar.

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Epicor Issues Call to Action for Metal Fabrication Manufacturers: Use Modern ERP to Close the Customer Experience Gap

Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, today issued a call to action for metal fabrication manufacturers to prioritize initiatives focused on providing a superior customer experience and the important role modern enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions play in supporting a mature, customer-centric approach to business.

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Porsche wants you to 3D print your own Cayman

Have you got access to a 3D printer. Well lucky you, because as we're rapidly learning, the possibilities are virtually endless. And if your tastes lean towards the automotive (as we'd assume they do if you're reading this page), we've got good news. Porsche has just released 3D printing data for the Cayman S so you can three-dimensionally print out your own and customize to your heart's content. Now Porsche hasn't specified just to what scale the data will allow you to print your Cayman, but we have a feeling that'd mostly be limited by the size of the printer at your disposal.

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SwiftKey 4.5 beta update brings support for emojis, optional dedicated number row and more

SwiftKey fans are in for yet another big treat today, as a new beta update is now available for those who like being on cutting edge software. This is version 4.5, bringing with it over 500 new emojis for users to sink their teeth into. Almost anything you could think of will be represented here, and it'll be accessible to you in a way that only SwiftKey could bring it. They've leveraged their powerful suggestion and prediction engine to help you find the emoji you need, when you need it.

Android Phone , SwiftKey 4.5 beta update brings support for emojis, optional dedicated number row and more, SwiftKey 4.5 beta update brings support for emojis, optional dedicated number row and more

Gift ideas - Five products for EDC (every day carry) fans

Are you still trying to figure out what to get for that person on your gift list who seems to have everything. Here are five ideas that are sure to please. I own four of the five items myself (I don't have the Titanium escape ring), so I can vouch for the fact that they are useful and enjoyable to use. 1. Keyport Slide 2.0 (price $29 + key blanks) – I love this keychain alternative that let's me keep my keys neat, tidy, and compact. The Keyport has 6 slots that can be used for keys and / or little tools like a flashlight, bottle opener, and a USB flash drive.

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Samsung Co-CEO Acknowledges Possibility Of Flexible TVs

When it comes to flexible display technology, companies such as Samsung probably come to mind. This is thanks to the South Korean tech giant's demonstration of the Youm technology earlier this year, not to mention the release of the Galaxy Round, the world's first smartphone with a flexible display. Recently there have also been talks about a flexible tablet, and also the possibility of a flexible OLED TV which has been rumored for unveiling at CES 2014. Well the semi-good news is that the idea of a flexible OLED TV might not be so far-fetched, as Samsung's co-CEO, Boo-keun Yoon, acknowledged that devices like that could be a possibility.

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2014 Ferrari FF

Ferrari announced a panoramic roof option for its all-wheel drive FF at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, promising the new full-length glass panel would offer its well-heeled clientele "a genuine open-air driving feeling, while providing thermal and acoustic insulation." That statement was intriguing, as my experience with glass roofs usually ends abruptly after I close the opaque shade - as a Southern Californian, I always find tinted glass panels too hot during the day and too cold at night.

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McLaren P1 completes sub-seven-minute 'Ring run, celebrates with awesome vid

This is one of those fun stories where we could have gotten by without writing a single sentence, just by running the video and the headline. That title really does say everything that needs to be said – this is a video – a highly stylized, beautifully filmed video - from McLaren of its attempt at breaking the seven-minute barrier at the Nürburgring Nordschleife with its new P1 hybrid hyper car. Our only gripe with this short film might be that while McLaren claims it broke the seven-minute mark, we still have no clue as to what its actual time was – how are we supposed to know if the Brits bested the Germans.

Autoblog , McLaren P1 completes sub-seven-minute 'Ring run, celebrates with awesome vid, McLaren P1 completes sub-seven-minute 'Ring run, celebrates with awesome vid

Volvo to test 100 self-driving cars on Swedish roads (video)

Autonomous vehicles are increasingly being tested on public roads around the globe, including Nissan in Japan and Google here in the US, and now Volvo is preparing to test its own self-driving cars on the streets of Sweden. In conjunction with the state government, Volvo's Drive Me project kicks off next year, starting with the development of customer research and infrastructure technology before setting 100 self-driving cars loose on the streets of Gothenburg in 2017.

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New Website Helps Users Check If Their Email Account Has Been Hacked

 . We reported just the other day a total of 2 million passwords were compromised and those passwords were leaked online as a result. This has left many of you understandably frantic, possibly rushing to your precious email and social media accounts to change their passwords immediately.

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Heyday App Creates A Journal Of Your Life Without Your Input

Back in the day, people used to keep tabs of their daily lives through journals or diaries. It's a great way for you to reflect on what you've done for the past couple of days, and is especially interesting to read through several years down the road. But if you're like us, you just don't have enough time in your day to actually keep a journal. A new application called Heyday is looking to help keep tabs on what you've done to create a journal of your life that completely writes itself.
The purpose of Heyday is to create a private journal based on photos you've taken and places you've visited every day.

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Sony Alpha a7R Mirrorless Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order

B&H Photo has begun taking pre-orders for Sony's latest mirrorless digital camera ‘Alpha a7R'. The camera retails for $2,298. This interchangeable lens camera sports a 36.4MP full frame Exmor CMOS sensor, a 2.4M-dot OLED electronic viewfinder, a 3.0-inch 1,229K-dot tiltable TFT LCD screen, Sony's BIONZ X image processor, NFC, WiFi and 1080x60p video with remote capture.

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Why use your fist to fix that problem when the Knuckler is at hand?

So, you're into gadgety multi-tools. Me too. The more functional the better is what I always say. But function and design have to come with a purpose, and the Knuckler multi-tool, a Kickstarter project from Jeff Morin (who also brought us the Parachute multi-tool), seems to have found its purpose. Jeff Morin has other successful multi-tools that he has designed and marketed on Kickstarter, and each one seems to be an evolution in design and refinement.

The Gadgeteer , Why use your fist to fix that problem when the Knuckler is at hand?, Why use your fist to fix that problem when the Knuckler is at hand?

Ex-Ford and Carbon Motors exec working on robot security guards

Back in 2003, former Ford executive William Santana Li and former police officer Stacey Dean founded Carbon Motors, a company that designed a purpose-built diesel police car that recently filed for bankruptcy. But they're at it again, this time with a new company and a new invention that looks eerily similar to R2D2: a robotic security guard. Their new Sunnyvale, California-based company is called Knightscope. Its product: the K5 Autonomous Data Machine.

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Palette's modular controller brings dials and sliders to your laptop (hands-on)

Although the system can work with only one or two units linked together, we found it worked best in larger groups. The weight of a larger controller helps keep the setup grounded, and while we enjoyed the light resistance the slide-controller offers, the unit sometimes slid across the table if it wasn't anchored to other modules. For now, the entire setup connects to the computer via USB, but Chu says that might change in the future. "We're playing with the idea of a wireless version, connecting over Bluetooth or even wifi." Luckily, upgrading is easy.


Engadget , Palette's modular controller brings dials and sliders to your laptop (hands-on), Palette's modular controller brings dials and sliders to your laptop (hands-on)

Windows Phone Grows By An Additional 0.2% In The US

The Microsoft Windows Phone platform is definitely not one of the most popular around. Given the enormous shadow that iOS and Android have cast, it would be hard for Windows Phone and any other smaller platform to step into the light, but we suppose slow and steady wins the race. According to the latest Comscore figures ending in October 2013, it has been revealed that Microsoft's Windows Phone platform has managed to gain some extra ground in the US market, growing by 0.2%, which has suggested that the platform saw almost half a million US users hop aboard the Windows Phone bandwagon in the past few months.

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Acer Z3-600 AIO Desktop Announced

Acer has recently unveiled their C720P, the company's latest Chromebook which features a touchscreen display. However if a Chromebook wasn't what you were after and you were looking for something for your desktop, Acer has announced the Acer Aspire Z3-600 all-in-one desktop system.  It will be priced starting at $779 and is expected to be made available for purchase in the US later this month, although Acer did not mention any specific dates, so we guess we will just have to keep an eye out for it. So what can you expect for your money.

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GM winding down Chevrolet brand in Europe

If you've taken even a cursory look at GM's European strategy and wondered how it can target the market there with both Chevrolet and Opel/Vauxhall, you're not alone. In fact General Motors itself has found it difficult to justify the two-pronged approach. That's why it's essentially pulling Chevy from the European marketplace. Instead of trying to ply European buyers with what are mostly former Daewoo products rebadged as Chevys, GM will now let Opel (or Vauxhall in the UK) represent its mass-market aspirations.

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Petrotechnics to Share Asset Integrity Risk Management Expertise at Oil & Gas IQ AIM, Houston

Aberdeen, 5 December – Petrotechnics, the global leader in transforming frontline operational performance and lowering operational risk will be presenting at the Oil and Gas IQ Asset Integrity Management Summit in Houston, 10th – 11th December 2013.Mike Neill, President Petrotechnics USA, will present a plenary session exploring the use of new technology to better manage asset integrity risk and improve production efficiency. The presentation will highlight the importance of linking asset integrity risk (barrier impairments) with the current workload risk to achieve a holistic understanding of overall operational risk.

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China Wants Longer Windows XP Support From Microsoft

Microsoft's Windows XP has been hanging around for a fair number of years already, so much so that Microsoft has finally made the decision to stop supporting the venerable desktop operating system after more than a dozen years. Of course, I am quite sure that many Windows XP loyalists and fans would see this as inevitable, but it is a rite of passage in life that one has to go through as well. China, however, (or at least in this case, the government) would like the software giant to continue supporting Windows XP.

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BBM Shows Signs Of Popularity In India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines

BBM for iOS and Android was released in October and so far we've seen some success from the app, such as it experiencing an impressive 5 million downloads within 8 hours of its launch, and with the app rising to the number 2 spot on the iTunes App Store shortly after its release, however it seems that the success of the app could be limited to certain regions.

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West Lancashire Borough Council Tenants To Reap Response Time Benefits From Mobile Workforce Technology Investment

Tenants and residents of West Lancashire Borough Council are to reap the benefits of a new scheme which aims to speed response times to the issues they raise. The Council is working with leading mobile technology company 1st Touch (www.1sttouch.com) to introduce a mobile working system for housing officers in its Estate Management Team.

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LG G Flex starts going on sale worldwide; coming to Europe in January

LG has announced that the LG G Flex is now rolling out on a global scale. The early days won't see a widespread rollout, with only a few Asian countries getting in on the fun. This includes folks in Singapore on December 8th, and Hong Kong on December 13th. LG didn't have specific dates for other regions, but they did mention we should be seeing the device launch in Europe before the end of January.
The LG G Flex is the company's first flexible smartphone that has been proven to be quite durable. Not only can it bend, twist and turn without breaking, but its back cover can take quite the beating and heal itself within seconds or minutes.

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Mint Financial App Now Available On Windows 8.1, Windows Phone

If you take your finances serious enough where you want to receive a weekly report on all of the nonsense you purchased for yourself, then you're probably familiar with Mint. Mint has been keeping tabs on the spending habits of its users for several years now with applications available on iOS and Android. We're sure Windows and Windows Phone users also enjoy saving money, which is why Mint is happy to announce a Windows 8.1 and Windows Phone application has just been released.

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Samsung SM-G900S Spotted In Benchmarks, Could Be The Galaxy S5

We have heard rumors of the Samsung Galaxy S5, and given the success of the previous Galaxy S devices, it does not come as a surprise that Samsung would be looking to create another successor in their highly successful lineup of Android smartphones. Thanks to a sighting on GFXBench, a certain Samsung SM-G900S has made an appearance which has led to speculation that perhaps the device could be the Galaxy Round's successor, or it could be the Galaxy S5. It seems more than likely that it could be the Galaxy S5, or at least another high-end device from Samsung, namely thanks to its display which is set at 2560×1440.

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Cherry Announces MX RGB Keyboard Switches

Keyboards come in all shapes and sizes, with some preferring the rubber domed or scissored keyboard switches where the typing is typically quieter and "softer". Others prefer mechanical keyboards where the there is more tactile and auditory feedback, both of which can either prove to be immensely satisfying or extremely annoying. For the most part, Cherry is the company that manufactures these switches for mechanical keyboards, where the switches range from Blue, Brown, Red, or Black.

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Upcoming Google toolkit will help developers create Chrome apps that also run on Android (and iOS)

It looks like Google is preparing to release a toolkit that will soon allow developers create Chrome apps that extend, not only run on the desktop, but Android (and iOS) devices as well. The boys at The Next Web made the discovery after stumbling upon Mobile Chrome Apps repository on Github, revealing Google's upcoming plan to effectively extend beyond the browser. Google declined to comment on their upcoming plans, saying that while they're not ready to make anything official just yet, developers are more than free to use their tools that were uncovered.

Android Phone , Upcoming Google toolkit will help developers create Chrome apps that also run on Android (and iOS), Upcoming Google toolkit will help developers create Chrome apps that also run on Android (and iOS)

Samsung Galaxy S5 could use metal after all

Trying to figure out when Samsung would be ballsy enough to make the switch to a metal chassis for their phones hasn't been the easiest of tasks. The company has been rumored to do it for the past two renditions of the Samsung Galaxy S4, and we've been disappointed each time. We saw them give it a go inside the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active, but that particular device wasn't sold as widely as the original Galaxy S4. According to new reports, Samsung could finally be ready to make the jump to metal. No, seriously this time… I think.

Android Phone , Samsung Galaxy S5 could use metal after all, Samsung Galaxy S5 could use metal after all

Red Bull X2014 revealed for Gran Turismo 6

Most racing games try to go for as realistic a representation of real-life driving as possible. But Gran Turismo goes a step beyond that. Its programmers at Polyphony Digital have a track record of creating fantastical cars just for the game, and this is their latest. Created in collaboration with Red Bull's celebrated and accomplished chief engineer Adrian Newey, the new X2014 imagines what a Formula One racecar would look like if it weren't bound by any regulations. Three versions will appear in the soon-to-be-released GT6: the Fan car (dubbed X2014/F), the Standard car (X2014/S) and the Junior car (X2014/J).

Autoblog , Red Bull X2014 revealed for Gran Turismo 6, Red Bull X2014 revealed for Gran Turismo 6

iOS Leads Android In Cyber Monday Online Shopping

IBM recently released a report after tracking over 800 retail websites in the U.S. that iOS was far ahead of Android during the Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping weekend. During the weekend, traffic generated by iOS devices accounted for 28.2 percent of all online traffic as opposed to 11.4 percent contributed by Android. It turns out that iOS did much better during Cyber Monday as well.

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Apple Patent Reveals Plans For Facial Detection And Recognition

With the iPhone 5s, Apple has introduced Touch ID which basically provides its users a layer of security that identifies the user through their fingerprints. While Touch ID is reported to be pretty decent and responsive, it does not mean that it is the perfect system, and a recent Apple patent has suggested that the Cupertino company could be looking at facial detection/recognition as a means of providing added security as well. However as with the case with most patents, there's no telling if and when Apple will implement it, but based on our understanding of this particular patent, it does sound like a pretty good idea.

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Attenda is awarded AWS Advanced Consulting Partner status

Reinforcing its leading market position in managed services and hybrid computing solutionsLondon – December 03, 2013 – Attenda Limited, the Business Critical IT company, today announced that it has achieved Advanced Consulting Partner status in the Amazon Web Services Partner Network.This status has been achieved as a result of Attenda meeting, and exceeding, the technical and business requirements for Advanced Consulting Partner. This includes the minimum requirement for 5 AWS trained technical and 5 non-technical staff; today, Attenda has 32 technical and 15 non-technical AWS professionals.

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WhatsApp Finally Receives iOS 7 Update

WhatsApp has been released on iOS for several years now, but for some reason the developers behind the company have taken a long time to issue out major updates. For example when the iPhone 5 was first released, it took them several months before the app was compatible with the phone, and now with iOS 7, it's taken WhatsApp a couple of months but the good news for iOS 7 users is that the update has since been released. The app now features a design that seems to be more or less in line with iOS 7's flatter and cleaner interface. Apart from the visual overall, the update also brings about additional features and changes.

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Panasonic Toughbook CF-C2 Battery Life Increases To 14 Hours

When it comes to having a notebook, there is one particularly important aspect that many people look at – and that would be the battery life. Of course, sacrifices must be made – not only in terms of battery life but design and portability as well, so it is always a careful balancing act that one has to perform whenever one is on the go. Well, the latest iteration of the Panasonic Toughbook CF-C2 is said to carry a battery life of 14 hours, which can be attributed to the processor upgrade within that will now feature an Intel Haswell-based Core i5-4300U vPro 2.9GHz processor alongside Intel HD 4400 graphics.

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Mysterious LG D830 Shows Up In User Agent Profile

As far as flagship devices are concerned, LG's own flagship for 2013 is the LG G2, with its slightly lower specced sibling in the form of the Nexus 5. So what does LG have planned for 2014. We can only assume that we will be seeing a new flagship device, and thanks to LG's user agent profile, a certain LG D830 has been sighted, although apart from its display resolution which is set at 1920×1080, not much else is known. However given its Full HD display which seems to be standard amongst high-end devices, it could be safe to assume that the D830 is one of LG's higher-end products.

Ubergizmo , Mysterious LG D830 Shows Up In User Agent Profile, Mysterious LG D830 Shows Up In User Agent Profile

Alleged Canon EOS M2 Specs Leaked

We have been hearing rumors about the Canon EOS M's successor for a while now, and while it was originally rumored earlier this year that it would be announced soon, last we heard it seems that we might only expect it in 2014 instead. In any case according to the folks at Digicame-Info, it seems that they have managed to get their hands on the alleged specs of the upcoming camera, which apparently will be making its debut at CES 2014. We will be live at CES 2014 come January next year, so do check back with us then to see if the rumors pan out.

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TYLT 50% off sale overloads website, honors deal past Cyber Monday but you gotta sign up!

One of the day's better Cyber Monday deals was accessory manufacturer TYLT and them offering 50% off their entire online store with coupon code: 50off_ty!t. Everything from cases, to chargers, and backpacks are fair game (up to a maximum discount of $100 per customer). Needless to say, TYLT's website got hammered by the stampede of online shoppers looking to capitalize on such a great deal, clogging up checkouts and leaving shoppers walking away from the site empty handed. But TYLT wants to make things right.



Android Phone , TYLT 50% off sale overloads website, honors deal past Cyber Monday but you gotta sign up!, TYLT 50% off sale overloads website, honors deal past Cyber Monday but you gotta sign up!

Nissan leaning on JATCO to remedy CVT problems

Nissan's decision to fit continuously variable transmissions across even more of its new models may be coming back to bite the Japanese automaker, as it's been hampered by customer satisfaction issues relating to its XTronic CVTs, which are provided by a supplier called JATCO. From what we're understanding, the issue largely relates to customers' unfamiliarity with the non-traditional shift nature of a CVT. Dealers have reported complaints and service visits from owners over the belt-driven automatics (did these people not test drive the cars before they bought them and notice that they don't shift conventionally?).

Autoblog , Nissan leaning on JATCO to remedy CVT problems, Nissan leaning on JATCO to remedy CVT problems

Panoz and DeltaWing suing Nissan over BladeGlider concept

Similarity is bound to occur in an industry where most of the products follow the same basic formula. But once in a while a new design comes along that doesn't quite reinvent the wheel, but comes pretty damn close. The DeltaWing project was one such design – and Nissan, the car's designers allege, stole that design. After the DeltaWing proposal was rejected by the IndyCar series, its creators took it to Le Mans and brought Nissan on board to supply the power.



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Oppo N1 Will See US Release On 10th December

It was several months ago that we heard rumors of the Oppo N1 which was then confirmed. What made the device special was not because of its hardware, but rather the fact that it will be the first Android phone to come with CyanogenMod preinstalled as an option. Given that there are many Android users out there who aren't too pleased with how manufacturers are creating their UI, CyanogenMod has been a favorite amongst the Android community as providing a more lightweight alternative.

Ubergizmo , Oppo N1 Will See US Release On 10th December, Oppo N1 Will See US Release On 10th December

Samsung SM-N7505 Listing Spotted Online

When it comes to model numbers for a particular device, it is a love it or hate it affair. After all, you can never quite tell just whether it is true or not, although based on the previously released devices, they could prove to be an indicator of what's to come as the model number would have a slight increment in the figures. Zauba, a logistics website which keeps track of imports as well as exports to and from India, have shown that the Samsung SM-N7505 is part of the shipment, and it will apparently arrive with a couple of variants in tow.

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Windows Phone 8 Users To Get Mega Cloud Storage Too

Just a few days ago, we were talking about how iOS users have now received the official Mega app for the platform, which was something that could have riled the feathers of Windows Phone 8 users. Well, if you happen to be part of that crowd, fret not as there is nothing much for you to mope about. In fact, we have word that Windows Phone 8 users will now be able to gain access to the Mega cloud storage service according to a confirmation which was posted by a Reddit user.

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Xbox One Seems To Be Ahead Of The PS4 In Black Friday Sales Figures

When the Sony PS4 was first released in the US, it managed to garner over a million units in sales within 24 hours. Not to be outdone, Microsoft's Xbox One, which was introduced to the North American market not too long after that, also managed to clock up more than one million consoles in sales figures within a day. Here we are with Black Friday having come and past, and it seems that the console which is ahead happens to be the Xbox One from Microsoft, or at least according to a survey conducted by InfoScout.

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Gift ideas - 7 activity trackers to support your upcoming New Year's resolutions

Thanksgiving and Black Friday are behind, but there is still plenty of time to get your holiday shopping completed and we're here to offer some inspiration on  popular gadget categories like iPhone / iPad cases, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, wallets and styluses. First up, activity trackers. This has been a popular category for 2013. I know because I've personally reviewed 9 activity tracker devices this year. .
1. Fitbit Force – Price $129.95. Tracks steps, distance, stairs, active minutes, calories burned and sleep.


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Antares Luxury Smartphone Unveiled

If there's one drawback to a luxury phone is that apart from its premium materials on the outside, typically under the hood there's really not much to boast about. We've seen companies such as Vertu and Tag Heuer release luxury phones in the past, and now joining them would be the Antares, a smartphone designed by the folks at the Tonino Lamborghini Group hailing from Italy, who pride themselves in the creation of luxury accessories.

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Nissan NV200 recalled over wiring harness

The Nissan NV200, the van that's meant to act as the backbone of the New York City taxi fleet, is being recalled. Compared to some of the recalls we've seen this year, the 2,529 NV200s needing repairs is not a particularly huge deal – but try telling that to their inconvenienced owners and drivers. The recall affects NVs built between February 6, 2013, and August 2, 2013. The vans in question use a wiring harness near the battery that may wear through its protective covering, causing a short.

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