BlackBerry Curve 9220 Specs Unveiled

RIM has unveiled the specification of the BlackBerry Curve 9220. Powered by the BlackBerry 7.1 OS, the smartphone features a 2.44-inch (320x240) display with a 512MB of RAM, a 512MB of ROM, a 2-megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP and EDGE connectivity. No word on pricing or availability so far.

TechFresh, BlackBerry Curve 9220 Specs Unveiled

Kuroutoshikou announce the Kuro-Dachi Clone USB 3 Stage rack

Kuroutoshikou the sister or "No name" brand of Buffalo announced in Japan another Stage Rack with the Kuro-Dachi Clone. This USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 dual stage rack will allow you to duplicate/copy any HDD/SSD to another HDD/SSD without the needs of a PC as well as giving you the possibility to access to two different drive at the same time from your favorite OS.

Akihabara News, Kuroutoshikou announce the Kuro-Dachi Clone USB 3 Stage rack

Razer to make left handed Naga gaming mouse

Remember the post we wrote yesterday about Razer considering the creation of a left-handed Naga gaming mouse if its Facebook announcement hit 10,000 likes. Well, sure enough - it did. The post hit 10,000 likes in less than a week (3 weeks ahead of deadline) which shows that there is a demand for such a mouse. And it looks like Razer is keeping to its promise. Min-Liang Tan announced today on Facebook that Razer will be making a left-handed Naga - a victory for all the left-handed gamers out there.

Unfortunately, we won't be seeing the mouse on the market anytime soon.

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AT&T HTC One X may arrive on May 6

AT&T's LTE-enabled version of the HTC One X (which is known elsewhere as the One XL) could arrive in stores on May 6, according to the latest leak on the matter. Best Buy has been taking pre-orders for the smartphone ever since last month. And that particular retailer is where this rumor allegedly originated. See, the story goes that Best Buy sent a customer who pre-ordered a One X an email in which it said that the phone would be delivered on May 6. Of course we're meant to believe that this was all a mistake on Best Buy's part (publicizing the date, not the date itself).

Unwired View, AT&T HTC One X may arrive on May 6

Facebook reportedly looking to retool its search function

Could Facebook be looking to take Google as far as search engines are concerned. While that remains unclear, a recent report has suggested that Facebook could be looking to improve its own search engine and has reportedly set 24 Facebook engineers to the task. The team will be led by ex Google engineer, Lars Rasmussen who helped create Google Maps and Wave. The goal is to transform Facebook's search tool into an easier and more accurate experience by using the Like button as a form of guidance.

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Intuit shows off MicroMint concept app for the WIMM One smartwatch, we go hands-on

Given the amount of time we spent with the WIMM One smartwatch, you'd think we would have had enough fodder for a full-blown review. Alas, though, one critical piece was missing: apps. Not test apps, like a balance ball game, but honest to goodness apps from major third-party developers. As it happens, the app store still isn't live yet, but we did get to check out a concept app from Intuit, the company behind Mint.com (no TurboTax for this 1.41-inch display, sorry).What can we say. When a device has a screen this tiny, the elevator pitch is going to be mighty brief.





Engadget, Intuit shows off MicroMint concept app for the WIMM One smartwatch, we go hands-on

Apple settles with iPhone 4 users over Antennagate for $15

Apple's iPhone 4 launch was marred by something the tech press dubbed ‘Antennagate.' The phone's new antenna design meant that holding the phone in a certain (and fairly common) way meant decreased signal and even dropped calls. Apple fixed the issue by offering every iPhone 4 owner a free bumper case that would protect the antenna from human interference. However, not everyone wanted to use a case or bumper with their phone and Apple has finally settled with customers not satisfied with the offer of a free bumper.

2DayBlog.com, Apple settles with iPhone 4 users over Antennagate for $15

Monster Tajima to tackle Pikes Peak in an all-electric prototype

This year, Pikes Peak will, once again, be crawling with electric vehicles. Mitsubishi will be there with its i-MiEV-based racer, and the Pikes Peak EV Challenge Committee has just announced it will bring a new all-electric car to scale the 14,110-foot peak in Colorado this July. The prototype vehicle will be developed by Team APEV, where APEV stands for the Association for the Promotion of Electric Vehicles, and will be driven by the legendary Nobuhiro “Monster” Tajima.

2DayBlog.com, Monster Tajima to tackle Pikes Peak in an all-electric prototype

Incident Tech's gTar gets teased, remains largely silent (video)

What you see above is the gTar, an upcoming electronic musical instrument from Bay Area-based startup, Incident Technologies. It's got what appears to be an iPhone docked in the pick-guard and it looks pretty cool lit up in the teaser video after the break. Beyond that, there's not a ton of information about the thing available online, but we did some digging and have pieced together a pretty good idea about the thing. The device made an appearance at South by Southwest earlier this month, and bits and pieces have made their way into the web by way of startup site AngelList and social networks like Facebook, Twitter and, of course, YouTube.

Engadget, Incident Tech's gTar gets teased, remains largely silent (video)

ViewSonic ViewPad VS14445 passes through the FCC's database

ViewSonic's ViewPad VS14445 - also known as the ViewPad 10e - has been kicking around since CES, and other parts of the globe have had access for a few months now. That said, those in America who've been holding out for this particular Android slate won't have to wait much longer. A drop by the FCC's database typically means that a product is just weeks away from being on store shelves, and considering that we've already been waiting months on end to get from 'hands-on' to 'now shipping' in this part of the world, hopefully it'll be out and about before long. Hoping that it'll run Ice Cream Sandwich.

Engadget, ViewSonic ViewPad VS14445 passes through the FCC's database

Media Center to live in a separate version of Windows 8?

To the surprise of many, but not all, the same great Windows Media Center from Windows 7 was part of the Windows 8 Consumer Preview. What this means for the final version of Windows 8 is still far from known, however, Winunleaked offers up a new clue with the Pro Pack edition labeled as ProfessionalWMC. It's hard to know however, if this is just a different SKU for the Professional version of Windows 8 or a glimpse of something that will impact multiple version of the new operating system.

Engadget, Media Center to live in a separate version of Windows 8?

Back in Black? California mulling return of vintage-style plates

California Assemblyman Mike Gatto has introduced Bill 1658, which could eventually return three kinds of vintage license plates to California roads: yellow and black plates from the mid 1950s, black and yellow plates from the 1960s – such as the sample 1963 plate pictured – and blue and yellow plates from the '70s. The initiative is called the Legacy License Plate Program, but before you collectors and period-correct enthusiasts salivate over – or lament – the possibilities, it has a few hurdles to clear. First, the bill has to be passed when its put to a vote on April 9, which is expected.

Autoblog, Back in Black? California mulling return of vintage-style plates

Canada's Videotron finally delivers tru2way-based illico TV HD DVRs

We've been waiting for the tru2way-based cable service Videotron promised since the end of 2009, and now it has finally delivered illico Digital TV. The software is being provided by Alticast, while HD DVRs available through Videotron and at retail are from Cisco and Samsung. While it's been a while and we can't quite remember where we put our excitement for all things OCAP (probably tossed when the retail availability dream died), Videotron customers can expect a new HD UI, widgets, and a 500GB DVR.

Engadget, Canada's Videotron finally delivers tru2way-based illico TV HD DVRs

Nokia Morph patent application submitted

Nokia might be lagging far behind in terms of smartphone market share at the moment, but that does not mean their precarious position is going to remain that way forever. No sir, after all, Nokia of all organizations should know that things change in either an instant, or over time, as they have fallen victim to the latter ever since the Apple iPhone was introduced in 2007. RIM's BlackBerry has suffered as well, but that is a different story for another day. Nokia might have an ace up their proverbial sleeve after submitting a patent application for the Nokia Morph.

Ubergizmo, Nokia Morph patent application submitted

Subaru releases 2013 Legacy, Outback details ahead of New York debuts

Subaru has a lot riding on the 2012 New York Auto Show. In addition to the XV Crosstrek, the Japanese automaker will show off its new 2013 Legacy and Outback models, and these aren't exactly minor updates. Under the hood of 2.5i models will be a brand-new 2.5-liter DOHC boxer four that puts out 173 horsepower and 174 pound-feet of torque – improvements of three and four, respectively. Furthermore, the 2013 Legacy's new engine and the latest version of Subaru's CVT automatic gearbox achieve estimated fuel economy ratings of 24 miles per gallon city, 32 highway and 27 combined.


Autoblog, Subaru releases 2013 Legacy, Outback details ahead of New York debuts

Sony pulls another game from PlayStation Store after new Vita exploit found

Sony's withdrawn Everybody's Tennis from the PlayStation Store after discovering it could be used to hack the PS Vita. The game was pulled without warning (probably to the consternation of tennis fans) as the company attempts to keep absolute control on its new platform. It's the second title to get the treatment after hacker Wololo discovered an exploit in Motorstorm Arctic Edge that allowed the Vita Half-Byte-loader to be launched on the device.

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Skyscape Cloud Services announces UK Public Sector Cloud Prediction Survey results

London – March 29th 2012 – Skyscape Cloud Services Limited, the easy to adopt, easy to use and easy to leave Assured Cloud Services Company, today released the results of a recent survey compiled to understand the future of Cloud services within the UK Public Sector. The survey gives an up-to-date insight into the thinking within the UK Public Sector of Cloud Services and provides candid answers regarding the current drivers for adoption, projected timeframes, perceived risks and predicted savings.

Press Release Distribution, Skyscape Cloud Services announces UK Public Sector Cloud Prediction Survey results

China Telecom To Release Nokia Lumia 800C CDMA Phone

China Telecom is ready to release the Nokia Lumia 800C in April 2012. It is a CDMA phone that comes jam packed with a 1.4GHz single-core processor, a 3.7-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, an 8MP Carl Zeiss camera, a 16GB of internal memory, Nokia Maps with local content support and Nokia Music with unlimited free music for 12 months. The Nokia Lumia 800C retails for 3599 Yuan or about $570.

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Android 4.0.4 Also Rolling Out to GSM Galaxy Nexus Devices

Earlier today it was learned that Google was getting ready to push Android 4.0.4 to GSM Nexus S devices. Well, it looks like the Galaxy Nexus has been invited to the party. GSM versions of the device are now receiving the update, but it is still unclear what exactly is changed. We’ve heard from readers that it does seems a bit “zippier,” and “smoother,” but that’s about it. There should be a lot more going on, though, as it’s said there are over 100 changes over 4.0.3. Fingers crossed that owners of the CDMA versions of these devices will get the update before the apocalypse rises.

Android Phone, Android 4.0.4 Also Rolling Out to GSM Galaxy Nexus Devices

Facebook reportedly eyes May for biggest Internet IPO in history

. Facebook is reportedly targeting May for its initial public offering, which is set to be the biggest Internet IPO in history by a substantial margin. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday cited unnamed sources in stating that Facebook was aiming for a May offering, and the company halted trading on the secondary market this week as it makes preparations. The company filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in February, and it could raise as much as $10 billion at a $100 billion valuation when it goes public later this year. Google currently lays claim to the largest Internet IPO, having raised $1.9 billion in 2004.

Boy Genius Report, Facebook reportedly eyes May for biggest Internet IPO in history

Fernando Alonso gets a Ferrari FF for winning the Malaysian Grand Prix

Even at a team like Ferrari (which has more grand prix victories to its name than any other team in Formula One – 217 to be specific), every win counts. Especially these days when they're far more scarce than they were in the Michael Schumacher days of back-to-back championships. So when Fernando Alonso took home the checkered flag in Malaysia this past weekend, there was cause for celebration in Maranello.

Autoblog, Fernando Alonso gets a Ferrari FF for winning the Malaysian Grand Prix

Nokia Lumia 800c hits the China market

Nokia was once a mighty juggernaut where mobile phones are concerned, but that fact did not guarantee its position as top dog – no sir, far from it. In fact, you can say that the introduction of the iPhone from Apple in 2007 proved to be the start of Nokia's decline, although the Finnish company has certainly done their bit in arresting the slide. One of the more recent masterstrokes would be to make sure they sided with the Windows Phone platform from Microsoft, where we have already reviewed both the Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710. How about trying to make a headway into the world's most populous country.

Ubergizmo, Nokia Lumia 800c hits the China market

2012 Hyundai Equus

Hyundai Spreads The Five-liter Love. To hear Hyundai tell it, the company stumbled on something of a hit with the Equus. According to the automaker, the vehicle didn't just waltz past sales projections. It crushed them. Last year, 3,193 Equus models went home to loving families, and while that's not a huge number by any stretch of the imagination, the figure is well better than the 2,000 units Hyundai expected to sell. It was also good enough to snag the company a 5.7-percent share of the premium luxury sedan segment in 2011.










Autoblog, 2012 Hyundai Equus

Xbox Live plays nice with Comcast, HBO Go

The recent update to Microsoft's Xbox Live service should keep most folks happy, especially when it carries new content from Comcast's video-on-demand service as well as HBO Go. Comcast and HBO were part of the group of new content partners from the get go when Microsoft first announced changes to its Xbox Live user interface and new content deals in October last year, and it seems rather strange to have them being one of the last partners to jump aboard throughout the entire staggered updates from Microsoft across the span of a few months.

Ubergizmo, Xbox Live plays nice with Comcast, HBO Go

Google's $199 Nexus tablet may pressure vendors to cut prices

. It is widely believed that Google will entere the tablet market in 2012 with an own-branded 7-inch Android tablet. The search giant has reportedly partnered with ASUS to build a $199 device that will compete against Amazon's Kindle Fire. These low-cost tablets are expected to have a big impact on the entry-level tablet market and apply pressure to other vendors such as Acer, Lenovo and Samsung Electronics to cut prices, DigiTimes reported on Wednesday.

Boy Genius Report, Google's $199 Nexus tablet may pressure vendors to cut prices

Android gamers not cheapskates after all, according to Humble Bundle data

Ever since the early days of Android its users have been stereotyped as folks who aren't too keen on paying for their software. The myth has been kept afloat by a plethora of ad-supported titles available via the official Google Play Store (once the Android Market) and a handful of developer horror stories lauding the much more profitable nature of iOS deployment. We can't forget accusations of Android users turning to pirated software to avoid shelling out any dough. So the picture being painted here shows Android users as quite the penny pinchers it would seem.

Android Phone, Android gamers not cheapskates after all, according to Humble Bundle data

Adidas settlement avoids 'messi' THQ lawsuit over missing miCoach game

Adidas and THQ have decided to down swords and settle their differences out of court. The German sportswear company was lobbing $10 million worth of litigation at the software house after it failed to produce a tie-in game for the miCoach intelligent football boots soccer cleats. The game will now be finished off and published by another one of Adidas' partners after both parties were "properly compensated for their important contributions" (read: they split the bill).

Engadget, Adidas settlement avoids 'messi' THQ lawsuit over missing miCoach game

Toyota teases upcoming Avalon sedan ahead of New York International Auto Show

If you're planning on attending the New York International Auto Show which will be held on the 5th of April 2012, Toyota is one the manufacturers present at the show that you might want to keep an eye out for. The company is expected to debut its all-new US designed Avalon sedan at the show and has since teased us with a picture of the vehicle, showing off its elegant and athletic design, a design that Toyota is boasting although based on the teaser image, we can't help but agree. Unfortunately additional details of the car were not revealed but we guess Toyota is saving that for its official unveiling at the show.

Ubergizmo, Toyota teases upcoming Avalon sedan ahead of New York International Auto Show

Samsung I9300 leaked info suggests a mid-may launch

Alright folks, bring out your salt shakers for we have yet another Galaxy S III rumor for you. According to a tip received from one of our readers, the Samsung I9300 will be hitting stores in mid-May this year. Now as most people would assume, the I9300 model name suggests that the phone could be the long overdue Galaxy S III. But turns out that the phone was actually called the Galaxy M in the ordering system. Now this could either be just to throw people off or it might actually just be a new handset called the Galaxy M.

Now if you recall Samsung's recently changed naming scheme, the Galaxy M moniker is for mid-tier handsets.

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BBC News Online adapts mobile site to smartphone demands, doesn't discriminate against specs

Worried what your smartphone says about you. The Beeb isn't. That venerable British broadcasting institution is adopting a "four screens" strategy, with the overarching goal of creating a mobile news site that embraces devices of all specs, sizes and prices. Known as 'responsive design,' the company's back end will reportedly tackle the task of figuring out the specific demands of your phone or tablet and then deliver a touch-screen optimized site suited to your unit's particular profile.

Engadget, BBC News Online adapts mobile site to smartphone demands, doesn't discriminate against specs

Instagram opens signup page for Android port, release date still unknown

It's no secret that one of the most popular apps to ever hit the App Store will soon be coming to Android, and if you'd prefer to be one of the very first on your block to be notified… well, there's a website for that. Instagram has just opened up a signup page for Android loyalists, enabling folks to input their email address and await word on the download going live. Sadly, there's no hint on the aforesaid page that gets us any closer to a specific release date, but hey — it's one less unspecified thing you have to remember, right.

2DayBlog.com, Instagram opens signup page for Android port, release date still unknown

Microsoft's 'HTTP Speed + Mobility' aims to make the web faster, could be the next big ping

We're generally satisfied with our internet performance, but we wouldn't say no to a speed boost. A Microsoft blog post reveals plans to enable just that, with the company's proposed "HTTP Speed + Mobility" approach to HTTP 2.0. Have you thought about what life would be like with a faster internet. MS says Y-E-S. "There is already broad consensus about the need to make web browsing much faster," the company proclaimed. Juicy.

Engadget, Microsoft's 'HTTP Speed + Mobility' aims to make the web faster, could be the next big ping

New Samsung Galaxy Beam headed to the UK

Samsung's brand new Galaxy Beam smartphone (named just like the original model, introduced back in 2010) will be launched in the UK at some point. British retailer Clove has put the handset on pre-order, although for the moment it can't provide an exact launch date. The current price of the Galaxy Beam is £454.80 (about €545, or $726). However, this isn't the official price, so it will likely change when the handset becomes available.

Unwired View, New Samsung Galaxy Beam headed to the UK

‘Smoked by Windows Phone' loser turned winner auctions prizes for charity

. Samsung Galaxy Nexus user Sahas Katta found himself thrust into the technology news cycle recently after he allegedly smoked a Windows Phone but was denied his prize. Katta took part in a Microsoft contest that asked users of Android phones, iPhones or any other smartphone to compete against a Microsoft store employee with a Windows Phone in one of several challenges. When Katta won his challenge by upstaging a Windows Phone with his Galaxy Nexus, Microsoft store employees are said to have cheated him out of his prize.

Boy Genius Report, ‘Smoked by Windows Phone' loser turned winner auctions prizes for charity

Amazon may launch three more Kindle Fires in 2012

. Amazon may bring three new versions of its Kindle Fire tablet to market in 2012, according to a report from Taiwan Economic News. Matching up with earlier rumors that have suggested the retail giant would introduce a larger device, the site reports that Amazon is readying an 8.9-inch model with a screen resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels. The publication also suggested that Amazon will introduce a low-end 7-inch model with a resolution of 1,024 x 600 pixels, as well as a medium to high-end 7-inch model that will include a 1,280 x 800-pixel display.

Boy Genius Report, Amazon may launch three more Kindle Fires in 2012

UK Samsung Galaxy Note and Tabs get £115 of free multimedia

If you live in Great Britain and plan on purchasing a Galaxy Note phoneblet or some of the Galaxy Tab tablets, you might want to hear about the latest offer by the Korean company. You are eligible to receive free multimedia worth up to £115 and a free antivirus application. Here's how it goes - you purchase your Galaxy device from an O2, Phones4U, Carphone Warehouse, Dixons or Orange (Everything Everywhere) store and access the Samsung Hub app to redeem your "Galaxy Package".
You have to click on Exclusives and submit your IMEI number.

GSM Arena, UK Samsung Galaxy Note and Tabs get £115 of free multimedia

Fujifilm X-Pro1 packs for business class: $9000 lens suitcase revealed

Nestled at the head of Fujifilm's FinePix camera family, the X-Pro1 has now been coccooned in luxury. If you baulked at the $1,700 body-only price tag, you probably won't be interested in this limited edition Globe-Trotter case kit. The tan leather suitcase houses a complete X-Pro1 system, including an external flash, 18mm f/2, 35mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4 lens.

Engadget, Fujifilm X-Pro1 packs for business class: $9000 lens suitcase revealed