Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy R smartphone

Samsung has finally officially announced the Galaxy R smartphone. The phone had leaked a while back, known as the Galaxy Z back then and we even managed to do a hands-on with it but itÂ's only now that Samsung has come clean with it. The specifications are same as before. It will have a 4.2-inch Super Clear LCD, unlike the Super AMOLED Plus on the Galaxy S II. It will also be running on a dual-core processor. Although Samsung does not specifically mention which processor it is we know for a fact that it is the Nvidia Tegra 2 chipset, which may not be as good as the Exynos but still packs a punch.

GSM Arena, Samsung takes the wraps off the Galaxy R smartphone

EA Says the iPad is its Fastest Growing Platform

Thanks to app stores and mobile games like Cut the Rope and Plants vs. Zombies, mobile gaming has become a huge market and it's one that's growing at an extremely fast pace. Even big name developers are taking mobile gaming seriously. In fact, EA says the iPad is its fastest growing platform.
Speaking during an interview with IndustryGamers, Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitello said that consoles currently only account for 40 percent of the games industry and that the iPad is the fastest growing platform.

2DayBlog.com, EA Says the iPad is its Fastest Growing Platform

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launching in India on August 10?

Although it was supposed to be released in India in June, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is still not available there. However, it looks like Indian customers will be able the buy the new tablet starting next month. According to BGR, “multiple sources” have confirmed that the Tab 10.1 would be launched on August 10.

Unwired View, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 launching in India on August 10?

Collapsible Shot Glass, The Elegant Alcoholic's Best Friend

Daddy's little helper, now in a more civilized, collapsible form. This 3-ounce collapsible shot “glass” will hold 1.7 ounces of liquid, allowing you to take a hit of espresso in the morning, a sip of wine with lunch and a shot of Scotch any damn time you like. The stainless steel rings collapse down and fit into a small metal keychain-able case, and should you really want to hide the cup from prying, teetotal partners, it comes with its own faux-leather zip-shut case.
I want one.

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Death app tells you about nearby deaths in your area

Part of a ghost hunting team and looking for new places to explore. Wish there was an app for that. Well, you're actually in luck. The folks over at MobileNationHQ recently came up with something called the Death app. As part of a demonstration to show how easy it was to create an app using MobileNationHQ's online app creator, the Death app was created in 8 hours and works on both iOS and Android devices (it's a web app).

Once a user runs the app, he/she can use it to find out the locations of recent deaths in the area. The app gives a description of what sort of death it is (car accident or murder) and marks it on the map.

Ubergizmo, Death app tells you about nearby deaths in your area

Boardroom Meets War Room with the Manfolio

Tired of all those look-alike leather portfolios to haul your notepad and business cards?  For something a little more tactical than predictable, have a look at the Maratac Manfolio Organizer from County Comm.  The Manfolio features a large inside compartment for all of your paperwork.  It also contains inside organizer for business cards, pens, and other small items.  Interior organizer for cell phone, pens, calculator, phone, and cards easy-access exterior pocket with Velcro closure and YKK Zipper.  $19.00.

The Gadgeteer, Boardroom Meets War Room with the Manfolio

Deja Vu intelligent bag

The words Deja Vu is of French origin, where it means 'already seen' – well, MIT students Heidi Chen and Nicole Tariverdian decided to settle for Deja Vu as the moniker for their new intelligent bag. Why so, you ask. Surely there is a method and reason behind this move. Well, 'already seen' has been applied to the situation where the Deja Vu bag supposedly offers peace of mind to folks who have poor memory, and tend to leave their keys as well as other important items somewhere, someplace.

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MSI GE620DX gaming notebook does quad core with processor

It doesn't really matter just how many cores a particular processor has if the programmer or software developer does not take full advantage of all the cores in their program. Well, at least it is comforting to know that you have more than one core to call upon if the situation calls for it where the MSI GE620DX gaming notebook is concerned. This notebook will come with USB 3.0 connectivity for lighting fast data transfer, alongside a GeForce GT 555M graphics chipset with 2GB of display memory.

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DIY electric bicycle comes with three power modes

Bicycles are supposed to be a healthy mode of transport to help you get around from one point to the other without emitting any more greenhouse gases than you should, while helping you break a sweat so that you can burn off that Whopper from Burger King you had for lunch earlier in the day. Well, sometimes you might feel too tired to cycle all the way back – which is where an electric bicycle comes in handy, as that particular mode of transport will have a small motor to ferry you across those steep uphill slopes as you take a break.

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Samsung Galaxy S II sales hit five million

Samsung's Galaxy line of tablets and smartphones has been extremely successful so far and the company's brand new Galaxy S2 is no exception. According to Sammy Hub, Samsung has already shifted five million Galaxy S2 devices. Citing confirmation from Samsung itself, Sammy Hub says the company has shipped five million units to distributors. Though it's not as impressive as selling five million phones, it's still quite a feat, especially when you consider that the phone has yet to launch in the U.S.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung Galaxy S II sales hit five million

BlackBerry Torch 9850 Will Be Available In The US Via Sprint

The BlackBerry Torch 9850 will be available in the US market via Sprint. The smartphone comes jam packed with the BlackBerry OS 7, a 3.7-inch WVGA display, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, a 5MP camera with 720p video recording, and a 1.2GHz single-core processor. No word on pricing at this time.

TechFresh, BlackBerry Torch 9850 Will Be Available In The US Via Sprint

Skype 5.5 for Windows now available

Good news for Skype users with Windows computers - your favorite VoIP/instant messenger has just received a new update according to an official announcement on the Skype blog. Now at version 5.5, the latest version of Skype features a lot more Facebook integration. (I wouldn't be surprised if Skype started to drop its official blue for Facebook's darker shade of blue instead) which is unsurprising see how the two companies have been working a lot with each other in recent months. (Skype even helped to power the video calling feature within Facebook).

Ubergizmo, Skype 5.5 for Windows now available

Sony PRS-T1 reader spotted at the FCC

It was only a couple of weeks ago that Sony's VP of digital reading, Phil Lubell let slip that there is a new Sony reader in the works. The device which has been said to be a Kindle competitor should be making its way to the shelves come August, which is just shortly after the launch of Sony's S1 and S2 tablets. As it turns out, the reader was recently spotted at the FCC sporting the model PRS-T1. Unfortunately not much else is known about the device other than it has WiFi capabilities, although we're not sure if Sony has plans to make a 3G capable device as well.

Ubergizmo, Sony PRS-T1 reader spotted at the FCC

Hackers discover a way to hack into your car's remote control app

There's so much technology out there nowadays when it comes to protecting our vehicles from theft. They range from more primitive methods of physically locking the steering wheel with a lock or to more complex systems where you can be alerted by SMS should your car's alarm go off. However with all that being said, it appears that even complicated systems that allow drivers to use their smartphones to start their cars can be hacked and let the car thieves do the same thing.

Ubergizmo, Hackers discover a way to hack into your car's remote control app

Bang & Olufsen announced BeoSound 5 Encore

It's certainly been a while since Bang & Olufsen's given any love to its gorgeous (but pricey) BeoSound 5, but refining self-proclaimed perfection takes… well, about three years. The more affordable $3,350 BeoSound 5 Encore carries over the svelte 10.4-inch LCD / scroll wheel toting controller from its predecessor, but nixes the BeoMaster music server requirement, allowing it to run headless (and in turn save you bookodles of cash). So how does one play tunes if it rides solo.

2DayBlog.com, Bang & Olufsen announced BeoSound 5 Encore

Leaked silicone cases suggest thinner iPhone 5

A leaked crop of images from 9to5 Mac suggest the rumors that Apple will release a thinner and lighter iPhone 5 are true. The images display a silicone case that is certainly thinner than the current iPhone 4. However, the shape of the case is also strikingly similar to the body of the iPod touch, which has us wondering if the case pictured is actually for Apple's upcoming next-generation iPod touch and not the iPhone 5. Either way, 9to5 Mac says the photos are from a trusted source that leaked accurate information about the iPad 2.

Boy Genius Report, Leaked silicone cases suggest thinner iPhone 5

New Motorola Atrix with 8MP camera and 1080p video recording coming to AT&T?

We're not quite sure what's going on here, but photos of a new Atrix-like Motorola Android smartphone have appeared somewhere in China, making us believe that AT&T is getting ready to introduce an upgraded version of the above-mentioned device. The unnamed handset looks a lot like the Atrix. However, on the back it flaunts an 8MP camera with 1080p video recording, instead of a 5MP one with 720p video (like the original Atrix has). Also: there's no sign of the MotoBlur logo, the headset jack and power button have been repositioned, the AT&T logo has been moved above the display, and the earpiece has been redesigned.








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Asus Eee Transformer Android 3.2 update launching in early August

Asus has published some information regarding the forthcoming Android 3.2 update for its amazingly popular Eee Pad Transformer tablet, with two separate claims pointing to an arrival of the 3.2 release over the next week or two. The company's Twitter account says it'll launch the 3.2 Honeycomb update on July 28, but we wouldn't be surprised if that's a US-oriented timeline. However….
…the company's German Facebook profile says August 5th. So either way, it's pretty imminent.

Eurodroid, Asus Eee Transformer Android 3.2 update launching in early August

BookBook Case Makes Your iPhone Look Like a Tiny Tome

The BookBook case makes your iPhone look like a tacky fake leather-bound book. TwelveSouth has shrunken its BookBook MacBook case down to the size of an iPhone 4. It has also added a few pockets into which you can slot a couple of credit cards and your ID, along with a place for a few banknotes.
Unfortunately, the tackiness of the leather-bound book design has grown as its size has shrunk.

The BookBook is beautifully made. The leather is thick but not too heavy, the iPhone (or iPod Touch, if you must) fits snugly and the stitching is top notch.

Gadget Lab, BookBook Case Makes Your iPhone Look Like a Tiny Tome

Upcoming Canon 1Ds Mark IV

Word has it that Canon will launch the 1Ds Mark IV. A few people have pointed out that the Canon 1Ds Mark III has reportedly disappeared from the Canon Canada site. The camera has been moved to the archived products section. Too bad, there is no official confirmation from Canon so far. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Upcoming Canon 1Ds Mark IV

Fujitsu Toshiba announce world's first Mango phone

Fujitsu Toshiba mobile communications has announced the worldÂ's first Mango phone. Their new IS12T is the first Window Phone 7 device to be launched in Japan and comes with Windows Phone OS 7.5 Mango pre-installed. This IPX5 water proof phone is only 10.6mm thin and has a 3.7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen on the front and a 13.2 megapixel camera on the back. Underneath, the IS12T runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655, same as the one in the HTC Thunderbolt.


GSM Arena, Fujitsu Toshiba announce world's first Mango phone

SZ-11 a new compact shooter from Olympus

Here you are another point and shoot from Olympus with the SZ-11. This 14Mpix camera comes with an impressive 20x Optical Zoom, DUAL IS, HD Movie Mode (h2.64) with support of Olympus Magic Filters, a 3" monitor, SDHC and SDXC, Eye-Fi support and even a 3D photo mode. The SZ-11 will be available in Japan within august at around 30,000 Yen. HD movie (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) recording
High-quality movies are available in 1280 x 720-pixel high-definition quality. Movie recording can be manipulated by a dedicated movie REC button.






Akihabara News, SZ-11 a new compact shooter from Olympus

KDDI introduces Japan first Windows Phone 7 with the Fujitsu Toshiba IS12T

Here you are Japan first Windows Phone 7, the IS12T from Fujitsu-Toshiba. Not only it is the first time that such device is announced in Japan but it is also the first Mango Powered smartphone to be announced.




Akihabara News, KDDI introduces Japan first Windows Phone 7 with the Fujitsu Toshiba IS12T

HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment Laptop

Verizon Wireless will launch the new HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr entertainment laptop on July 28, 2011. This laptop supports Verizon's 4G LTE network, allowing customers to stream high-definition content, play games, video chat, and download music, photos and videos within seconds rather than minutes.

TechFresh, HP Pavilion dm1-3010nr Entertainment Laptop

Packard Bell Libertytab Android 3.0 tablet now on sale for £349

UK retailer Comet is stocking a “new” Packard Bell branded Android Honeycomb tablet, with the 10.1″ 1280×800 Libertytab now on sale for £349.99. The Libertytab is yet another Tegra 2 powered device and it does indeed launch with the original 3.0 version of Google's tablet OS. We believe this is nothing more than a rebranded Acer Iconia Tab A500, although it's a bit more colourful. This colourful:

A decent price for a 10″ Honeycomb device and that actually looks half tasty with its angular, metallic finish. Sooner or later we're going to go crazy and actually buy one of these things.

Eurodroid, Packard Bell Libertytab Android 3.0 tablet now on sale for £349

T-Mobile G2X now free with contract through July 28

The T-Mobile G2X hasn't had the most issue-free existence, that's for sure. The Android-powered smartphone which is T-Mobile's version of the LG Optimus 2X was launched during CTIA, then pulled by T-Mobile because of some freezes and reboots that it was seeing alongside its internationally-launched sibling, the Optimus 2X. But now it's back in stock, and it's even been updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread (the update has become available earlier today, as we reported). The good news, therefore, is that the software issues seem to be behind the G2X.

Unwired View, T-Mobile G2X now free with contract through July 28

Andy Pad maker promises future Ice Cream Sandwich update

The Andy Pad Twitter account has exploded back into life today, with the social account operative batting back answers to questions from many keen would-be buyers. Among the most common question is that of an upgrade path for the tablet's launch Android 2.3 software. On that subject Andy Pad has repeatedly said the 7″ tablet will NOT be getting an Android 3.X upgrade, but it will be receiving the future “Ice Cream Sandwich” OS upgrade – which we're expecting Google to release at the end of this year.
We're still not sure what version number will be attached to ICS.

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Australia: HTC Evo 3D headed to Telstra (in September) and Vodafone

If you live in Australia and are into 3D smartphone gimmickry, then soon you'll have plenty of choice. It looks like all three major Australian carriers either have or will have a 3D-capable Android-powered smartphone in their respective portfolios. Optus already sells the LG Optimus 3D, the world's first 3D smartphone, and today we got word that Vodafone and Telstra will be joining the 3D fun too. Not with LG's device, though.

Unwired View, Australia: HTC Evo 3D headed to Telstra (in September) and Vodafone

LG Thrill 4G Hands-On and First Impressions [VIDEO]

Last night I was lucky enough to hold the LG Thrill 4G in my hands for the better part of a few hours at a concert event in NYC hosted by the LG. Aside from capturing some of Jane’s Addiction’s set in full 3D glory (a 60-minute documentary of compiled concert footage will be available August 4th), I had the opportunity to get to know the Thrill 4G a bit better. Getting to the point, this phone is nearly identical to the Optimus 3D in every way. It features the same tri-dual package of dual-core (clocked at 1GHz), dual-channel, and dual-ram.



Android Phone, LG Thrill 4G Hands-On and First Impressions [VIDEO]

Stanford researchers create new transparent and flexible battery

We've seen featured transparent batteries before in the past, way back in 2007 in Japan, and now four years later we have a new transparent battery, this time created by the folks at Stanford University. A team of researchers from the university have managed to create a transparent lithium ion battery that is also highly flexible. Now why would anybody want a transparent, highly flexible battery. Well, you can imagine the possibilities that can be achieved with transparent batteries: transparent smartphones, tablets, watches or other mobile devices in the future, and let's not forget flexible screens that can be used with them as well.



Ubergizmo, Stanford researchers create new transparent and flexible battery

Sony TX55 Digicam Comes On Like a Cellphone

It's easy to mistake Sony's new compact for a cellphone. Sony's new Cybershot point-and-shoot — the TX55 — is a weird little camera. It combines a tiny, slim body with a huge 3.3-inch screen (which takes up almost the entire rear of the camera) and a far-too-large 16.2MP sensor.
It also adds in enough photo-processing software to make older versions of photoshop look like pencil and paper.

The first gimmick is “By Pixel Super Resolution” and its sub-category, “Clear Image Zoom”. This is a 5x digital zoom, which comes in addition to the 5x optical zoom. I know what you're thinking.

Gadget Lab, Sony TX55 Digicam Comes On Like a Cellphone

InFocus IN1100 Projector Series now available

InFocus Corp has just announced the release of two new projectors in the IN1100 series - the company's smallest and lightest projectors. Loaded with various input ports, users should have no problem plugging in a video source through one of the projector's HDMI, VGA, s-video and composite connections. HDMI-inputs mean that you can even plug in your smartphone or tablet (provided it supports HDMI output). The projector even features ports for connecting to external audio systems if the need arises.

Ubergizmo, InFocus IN1100 Projector Series now available

Foursquare announces custom badge program for universities

Foursquare, one of the largest social check-in services available has just announced new custom badge program for universities that are keen on promoting the use of Foursquare on campus. Foursquare will be relaunching the Foursquare for Universities program which allows campuses to offer custom badges to students beginning this fall semester. Students who check into a place on campus will earn their university's badge on Foursquare, and will be able to access campus specials (provided their universities take part in the program).

Ubergizmo, Foursquare announces custom badge program for universities

From Dust PC To Be Released In August

From Dust is an upcoming video game, designed by Eric Chahi and developed by Ubisoft Montpellier. This PC game will be launched on PC on Wednesday, August 17th, 2011. In this video game, players assume a god-like first-person perspective from which they manipulate an archipelago environment in an effort to save, and enlighten, a nomadic tribe. With a spherical cursor, players control certain types of matter, namely soil, lava, water, in real time.

TechFresh, From Dust PC To Be Released In August