More than one in five U.S. households have a TV connected to the Internet

​Approximately 27 million U.S. households, more than one in five, have either an Internet-ready TV, game console, standalone Blu-ray player, and/or smart set-top box connected to their home network, according to ABI Research. Gaming consoles are the most popular devices, with a connection rate of over 80%, followed by Internet TVs (27%), standalone Blu-ray players (24%) and smart set-top boxes (13%). The research also indicated that a relatively large number of consumers have not connected some devices to their home network, most notably Internet-ready TVs.

Boy Genius Report, More than one in five U.S. households have a TV connected to the Internet

Quasar gives the iPad untabbed windows for ten dollars and a jailbreak (video)

The iPad was made to do many things, but windowed multitasking wasn't one of them. Leave it to the Cydia Store to provide a new app that delivers individual, rotatable, scalable, untabbed windows. Quasar, from developer Pedro Franceschi, let's you do just that across multiple apps - without relying on home button double-taps or tricky multi-finger gestures.

Engadget, Quasar gives the iPad untabbed windows for ten dollars and a jailbreak (video)

This is what a drunk driver on the road looks like

Is the driver of this Ford Ranger driving under the influence. From the looks of this four-minute-long video where he or she pinballs repeatedly between ditch and center line and narrowly misses oncoming traffic, it certainly looks like the wheelman is soggy drunk. This four-minute+ video catches all the stupidity from the first off-road foray at about 40 seconds all the way to an expertly executed nosedive into a ditch.

Autoblog, This is what a drunk driver on the road looks like

Chocolate Scented iPhone 4x4S Case Looks and Smells Yummy

If you have an iPhone 4 or 4S and you love the smell of chocolate as well as the color brown, the folks over at ThinkGeek have decided to incorporate all of those above and given you the aptly named Chocolate Scented iPhone 4 Case which should fit on the latest iPhone 4S that shares the same dimensions. The case is designed to look like a bar of animated chocolate with a smiley face on the back that would even make you smile. The differentiating thing about this iPhone 4x4S case from many of the other choices though is that this one has been packed incorporated via an unknown method to smell strongly of chocolate.

Ubergizmo, Chocolate Scented iPhone 4x4S Case Looks and Smells Yummy

Facebook Password Could be Protected with New Bill Proposed in Congress

A new bill has been proposed by Representative Eliot Engel which would make it illegal for potential employers to acquire job applicants' Facebook passwords. The Social Networking Online Protection Act or "SNOPA" has been introduced to Congress and if the legislation is passed, it would prohibit employers from requiring current or potential employees to hand in their login details the any employer. SNOPA will also effectively make it illegal for employers to make use of content found online to discriminate against potential employees who are looking for a job.

Ubergizmo, Facebook Password Could be Protected with New Bill Proposed in Congress

Microsoft invests $300 million in Barnes & Noble

. Microsoft and Barnes & Noble on Monday announced the formation of a new partnership that will spin the bookseller's digital Nook and College businesses into a new unnamed subsidiary. Microsoft's investment of $300 million will bring it a 17% stake in the newly formed business, which is valued at $1.7 billion, and Barnes & Noble will own approximately 82.4% of the new company.

Boy Genius Report, Microsoft invests $300 million in Barnes & Noble

Nintendo Wii U has some of its details leaked

Nintendo's upcoming Wii U console is scheduled for a launch some time this year. While no official date of the console's release has been outed, it seems that additional details of the console have been leaked via a document that the folks over at N-Europe have managed to get their hands on. The details pertain to the Project Cars game by Slightly Mad Studios and basically details how the developer will be taking advantage of some of the console's features.

Ubergizmo, Nintendo Wii U has some of its details leaked

OKI Europe targets micro-business sector with comprehensive range of new desktop products

New single and multi-function devices enable OKI Europe to provide a reliable, affordable solution to meet every SMB need     Egham, UK, 30 April 2012 – OKI Europe has launched a range of new products designed to meet the particular needs of the growing micro-business sector.  With the addition of the new products, including colour and mono single function (SFP) and mono multi-function (MFP) devices, OKI now has a solution to meet the precise needs of all small and medium sized businesses (SMBs).This major development is a critical element in OKI’s mid-term plan to double unit p

Press Release Distribution, OKI Europe targets micro-business sector with comprehensive range of new desktop products

HTC One X gets Cyanogenmod 9

If you own the HTC One X and feel that this smartphone, while powerful enough as it is already, needs a little bit more ‘oomph' in terms of the user experience, then you might want to check out the Cyanogenmod 9 ROM release which will offer a user experience that is not too far away from what the stock Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system is able to deliver. Majority of the HTC One X's features will work with Cyanogenmod 9, although the stunning camera as well as Wi-Fi hotspot capability seem to be experiencing issues, not to mention having the handset's 3G connection go through some lock in troubles at first.

Ubergizmo, HTC One X gets Cyanogenmod 9

Risen 2: Dark Waters Launch Trailer

Here's the PC launch trailer for Deep Silver's upcoming Risen 2: Dark Waters title. This single-player fantasy-themed action role-playing video game will be out on April 27th.

TechFresh, Risen 2: Dark Waters Launch Trailer

Leaked Verizon document details Android updates

. A Reddit user by the name of DroidTosser claims to have the inside scoop on Verizon's Android update schedule, and has posted the images to back their story up. According the photos, the HTC Rezound is slated receive an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on May 9th, followed by the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX on May 21st. Verizon's first Honeycomb tablet, the Motorola XOOM is currently awaiting “technical approval” and will be updated directly by Google.



Boy Genius Report, Leaked Verizon document details Android updates

Big fan of The Avengers? Get this Iron Man app NOW!

If you're a a fan of a certain Tony Stark, Loud Crow Interactive have a neat little way for you to spend about 15 minutes of your day. Their latest app (which had released a few weeks ago but came to my attention only now via AppBrain) tells the story of the various Iron Man suit iterations with an interactive comic. All the variants, from the Mark I that was developed in the caves of Afghanistan with limited resources, to the Mark VI which was built to fight Ivan Vanko and his Hammer Drones are featured in the app.

Android Phone, Big fan of The Avengers? Get this Iron Man app NOW!

Alleged pictures of BlackBerry 10 developer device leak

RIM is holding a BlackBerry Jam conference next month in Orlando where it is supposed to give out development devices running the upcoming BlackBerry 10 to ten of the developers attending the event. We are now seeing what are allegedly pictures of this developer device, courtesy of a CrackBerry forum member. The phone looks like a shrunken down PlayBook, with the same matte plastic back that goes around the side and surrounds the display.


GSM Arena, Alleged pictures of BlackBerry 10 developer device leak

Samsung applies for patent on emotional recognition, wants to feel out how you're feeling

Samsung might not give off the immediate impression of a warm, fuzzy company, as it really comes off more like a faceless device-manufacturing juggernaut, but that doesn't stop it trying to get a handle on what people are feeling. According to a recent patent application, the company is putting together a method of recognizing the emotions of an individual based on action units (AUs). And what exactly are those. They're components of a facial action coding system: something designed to reference the contractions of facial muscles.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung applies for patent on emotional recognition, wants to feel out how you're feeling

NASA READIs early detection GPS network, aids first responders with earthquake warnings

After tacking space shuttle Discovery onto the back of a 747, the brainy gang over at NASA's READI for a new challenge — earthquake detection. The agency's GPS-monitoring system, known as the Real-time Earthquake Analysis for Disaster Mitigation Network, is being tested with the goal of more accurately detecting the scale of quakes and, consequently, getting tsunami warnings out as soon as possible.

2DayBlog.com, NASA READIs early detection GPS network, aids first responders with earthquake warnings

Audi releases first Truth in 24 II trailer

Three years ago, Audi released the documentary Truth in 24 highlighting its three-car effort at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Despite the Four Ring's success at the race in the last decade, they were undoubtedly the underdogs to the much faster Peugeot teams that year, making for a Hollywood-like ending when Audi managed to take home the victory with teamwork and a little help from the weather. The first film was such a success that Audi announced earlier this year that they would release Truth in 24 II, once again featuring their three-car team battling Peugeot at the world's most famous endurance race.



Autoblog, Audi releases first Truth in 24 II trailer

Australians can now enjoy movie rentals from YouTube and Google Play Store`

Google Australia's blog has just announced that the country will now be able to enjoy thousands of movies for rent on Google Play Store and YouTube. Content from Walt Disney, NBC, Sony, and more will provide new entertainment options for those down under. While they don't have as good a selection as Americans, it should still be a pretty attractive catalog. What you see now is not all you'll get in the future, of course, as more content will be added periodically.

Android Phone, Australians can now enjoy movie rentals from YouTube and Google Play Store`

Pre-ordering Torchlight 2 will give gamers bonuses in the form of beta keys or a free game

Yes, we know that Torchlight 2 has yet to see an official release date, but if you were planning on playing the game anyway, it seems that there is now an added incentive for you to place a pre-order for Runic Games' upcoming action RPG. It seems that there is an offer going on now on Perfect World Entertainment and Steam where if you pre-order the game from either source, you will be able to either get your hands on a beta key to the Dungeons & Dragons Neverwinter MMORPG, or you will be able to receive a free copy of the first Torchlight.

Ubergizmo, Pre-ordering Torchlight 2 will give gamers bonuses in the form of beta keys or a free game

LG Optimus True HD LTE arrives in Europe and Asia

The US is not necessarily the only market that deserves all the latest and greatest gadgets, and it is nice to see Europe and Asia gain a slice of the pie this time around with the announcement of the LG Optimus True HD LTE (even though the Optimus True HD LTE is already in the US, Canada, Japan and Korea). This popular LTE smartphone from LG will arrive specifically in Germany, Portugal, Sweden, Hong Kong and Singapore, although I am not too sure whether folks living in Portugal at this moment have a new smartphone at the top of their wishlist, considering the kind of economic situation that the entire country is in.

Ubergizmo, LG Optimus True HD LTE arrives in Europe and Asia

Stratasys Offers Complete Printing Packages For Dimension 3D Printers

Packages include everything needed to start building partsFrankfurt, 27th April 2012 - (Nasdaq: SSYS) Stratasys has announced it will offer bundled, complete 3D printing packages for its Dimension line of printers. Print Packs for the company’s uPrint 3D printer line were previously introduced last year.The Dimension 3D Print Pack includes the 3D printer and everything needed to print parts, including startup supplies and a support-removal system. Purchase prices are USD (approx. £20,000) for the Dimension SST 1200es and USD $34,900 (approx. £22,000) for the Dimension SST 1200es.

Press Release Distribution, Stratasys Offers Complete Printing Packages For Dimension 3D Printers

Intel Medfield-powered Lava Xolo X900 looking good in benchmark tests

We've already conducted a benchmark test on Intel's Medfield processor in early January this year. So far, based on the AnTuTu (system benchmark) and SunSpider (Javascript execution) tests, the  processor's overall performance was quite good, compared to other devices including the Galaxy Nexus LTE and the Galaxy Tab 8.9. Since we've already tested the chip, we've been dying to test it working on an actual device such as the Lovo Xolo X900 – an exotic-looking smartphone that was recently launched in India.

Ubergizmo, Intel Medfield-powered Lava Xolo X900 looking good in benchmark tests

Samsung Galaxy S3 specs revealed via AnTuTu benchmark?

Adding to the Samsung Galaxy S3 frenzy is another rumor about the smartphone's notable specs, apparently taken from AnTuTu's benchmark database. As previously reported, it seems that the CPU is point blank. We're staring at the Exynos SoC clocking at 1.4 GHz, although we are also hearing rumors that the Exynos could be a dual-core. Contrary to some rumors saying that the GS3 will be arriving with a 2 GB RAM, it's a bit surprising to see that it only has 1 GB of RAM. The 4.7-inch display with 720 x 1280 resolution also appears to be reasonable as well as the cameras – a 12 megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2 megapixel at the front.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S3 specs revealed via AnTuTu benchmark?

Samsung applies for emotional recognition patent

We humans are emotional creatures, and sometimes, it leads us to do crazy things – something that robots as well as other digital lifeforms are unable to comprehend, not now, and never in the future. Samsung might help change the course of such thinking though, where a recent patent application saw the South Korean conglomerate piece together a method that will be able to recognize the emotions of an individual depending on action units (otherwise quantified as AUS). Just what are AUS.

Ubergizmo, Samsung applies for emotional recognition patent

Apple working on 21,468 square-foot cafeteria in Cupertino, wants employees' chatter to be safe

How do you keep your employees chit chat from spilling the beans on your next one more thing. You force the beans to be served in an employee-only 21,468 square-foot cafeteria - that's how. According to Mercury News, Apple just got the go-ahead from the Cupertino Planning Commission on its scheme to build a colossal two-story bistro exclusively for staff members. While the facility will be mainly used for eating purposes during lunch hours (11:30AM to 2PM, to be exact), it'll also accommodate meeting rooms and lounge areas.

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things, Apple working on 21,468 square-foot cafeteria in Cupertino, wants employees' chatter to be safe

Acer's Q1 2012: World's fourth biggest PC maker made just $11.2 million in profit

Acer's Q1 financial report reveals that the fourth biggest PC maker in the world is feeling weak after posting a very modest profit - three months after it declared a $212 million loss for 2011. Turnover for the first three months of this year was NT$113 billion ($3.8 billion) and profits after tax were NT$331 million ($11.2 million). In context, the company suffered an 11.4 percent decline in revenue quarter-on-quarter, but still made NT$118 billion ($40 million) in profit during Q1 2011, a spectacular collapse of 72 percent year-on-year.

Engadget, Acer's Q1 2012: World's fourth biggest PC maker made just $11.2 million in profit

Walmart's website lets you Pay With Cash, strips away the 'convenience' of shopping online

Here's an idea: order products online, and then pay using regular 'ol dollar bills. Intrigued. That's exactly what Walmart has begun offering on its website today with its new Pay With Cash service. It's no different from initiating a normal web order, save for being another - and potentially convoluted - option to hand over your funds and checkout. After selecting PWC, you'll receive an order confirmation, which then allots you 48 hours to print it out and present it your local Wally World.

Engadget, Walmart's website lets you Pay With Cash, strips away the 'convenience' of shopping online

Motorola Razr Maxx officially announced in the UK. Will run Android 4.0 ICS from day one in Germany

Motorola has officially announced that its Razr Maxx smartphone (already released in the US as the Droid Razr Maxx) would be available in the UK starting mid May, this way confirming what we've previously reported. Unlocked, the handset costs about £430, and you will be able to find it via Clove, Expansys, Amazon, and other British retailers. Earlier this month, Motorola unveiled that the Razr Maxx would be launched in Germany, also starting May. Interestingly, according to Moto, the handset will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich when it reaches Germany.

Unwired View, Motorola Razr Maxx officially announced in the UK. Will run Android 4.0 ICS from day one in Germany

Mercedes to bring Magic Sky Control to side windows?

We've had the chance to sample Mercedes-Benz's so-called Magic Sky Control technology in both the SL and SLK roadsters, and it's a pretty clever party trick. The technology can turn the overhead roof panel in either of the two-seaters from transparent to opaque by energizing the light-blocking crystals sandwiched in the glass. By electrifying the crystals, they reorder themselves, varying the amount of light that's let through the glass roof panel.

Autoblog, Mercedes to bring Magic Sky Control to side windows?

Duracell Flash Memory Introduces New Rugged USB Drive

I like the AA battery style design of Duracell's new 32 GB Rugged USB Flash Drive. They feature a solid, Black rubberized housing with the famous copper ring. You won't have to worry about losing the cap because this drive has a twist mechanism like a twist flashlight that will extend or retract the USB connector from the body. It even has a corresponding ratchet sound when it's twisted opened and closed. A 5-year warranty is also offered for each drive.

The Gadgeteer, Duracell Flash Memory Introduces New Rugged USB Drive

Antelope Audio Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp

I may not know a lot about audio technology, but I know what I like when it comes to audio equipment.  And I like the Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp from Antelope Audio.  (Click the picture for a better view.)  Ignoring all its features for a moment, this has to be the most gorgeous piece of audio equipment I've ever seen.  (Eat your hearts out B&O!)  The Rubicon has tons of high-tech features:  64-bit acoustically focused clocking jitter management technology, 384kHz A/D & D/A converters, custom USB 2.0 chip streaming up to 480 Mbits/384kHz with recording option, ultra-linear, dual stage headphone amps, gold-plated stepped relay v

The Gadgeteer, Antelope Audio Rubicon Atomic AD/DA Preamp

Star Wars Arcade gets fan made mini-me, weeps tears of joy (video)

Arcade fan (and genius) Le Chuck got up one morning and thought "Why not build a perfect replica of Atari's Star Wars Arcade, at 1:6 scale?" The result is this amazing 12-inch cabinet with a fully working Atari-yoke, handmade from aluminum and a pair of potentiometers. Tucked inside the box is a modded Caanoo running MAME4all, which has been tweaked to boot straight into the game when activated. The whole project took him over 80 hours to put together, but we think it was time very well spent.

Engadget, Star Wars Arcade gets fan made mini-me, weeps tears of joy (video)

Archos Child Pad reportedly delayed until mid-May

If you were hoping to get your hands on the Archos Child Pad for your kid, the bad news is that the tablet has been delayed. The tablet was originally slated for an end of March release, but given that we're nearly at the end of April, safe to say the tablet has been delayed. According to the folks over a PC Advisor, the tablet is now scheduled for a mid-May release instead, so if you were hoping to get your hands on the tablet, mid-May might be your best bet. For those unfamiliar with the Archos Child Pad, the tablet was announced earlier this year by Archos as a 7" Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich designed for children in mind.

Ubergizmo, Archos Child Pad reportedly delayed until mid-May

Sprint's unlimited iPhone data plan will be sticking around, even if next iPhone is LTE capable

Sprint is one of the few carriers left, if not the only, that is still offering its customers unlimited data plans. This is probably good news for their iPhone customers especially those who are more data hungry than others. So with the rumors suggesting that the next-gen iPhone could come with 4G LTE support on board, we can only imagine that thanks to the faster speeds that LTE offers, users will become more data hungry than ever. Now before you think that Sprint might start capping their plans in light of this possibility, relax as Sprint's Dan Hesse has stated that they have no plans to change any of that.

Ubergizmo, Sprint's unlimited iPhone data plan will be sticking around, even if next iPhone is LTE capable

Flickr outs new Uploadr feature for image uploads: HTML5-based, drag-and-drop UI

If you'll recall, it was only a few weeks ago when Flickr announced Aviary was replacing the vanished Picnik as the main photo-editing tool on the site. Now, continuing its ongoing makeover, the Yahoo-owned image hosting service is introducing yet another feature. Uploadr, as it's very cleverly dubbed, is an HTML5 web apparatus, which Flickr says will make for a “completely new uploading experience.” There's a few major attributes Uploadr brings to the table, including improvements in the speed department, a drag-and-drop UI and bigger file size limits for paid and free users.

2DayBlog.com, Flickr outs new Uploadr feature for image uploads: HTML5-based, drag-and-drop UI

Chrome OS will see Google Drive integration in the future

It's only been a couple of days since Google had officially launched its cloud based storage service, Google Drive. So apart from seeing the integration of Google Docs into the service, what else does Google have planned for Google Drive. According to Google Drive's product manager, Scott Johnson, Google Drive will also be seeing an integration into Google's Chrome OS. The storage service will be integrated into Chrome OS' file system and essentially provides users a way of saving their files directly to Google Drive.

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itband, Chrome OS will see Google Drive integration in the future

N.O.V.A 3 For iOS And Android

Gameloft's N.O.V.A 3 will be available for iOS and Android devices. In case you didn't know, N.O.V.A 3 stands for Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance. It is a sequel to the 2010 N.O.V.A 2: The Hero Rises. We have the latest trailer of this video game. Gameloft will unveil more details about N.O.V.A 3 for iOS and Android devices in the near future.



TechFresh, N.O.V.A 3 For iOS And Android

Samsung announces new quad-core Exynos 4 Quad processor

Samsung has announced its next generation Exynos processor that will be powering its next Galaxy smartphone. The Exynos 4 Quad comes with four Cortex A9 cores that can go up to 1.4GHz individually and is based on Samsung's 32nm HKMG fabrication process. The Exynos 4 Quad, also known as the Exynos 4212 (previously as the 4412), packs two times the number of cores as the Exynos 4 Dual (Exynos 4210) that you find in the Galaxy S II but due to the more efficient 32nm processor is said to be 20 percent more efficient.



GSM Arena, Samsung announces new quad-core Exynos 4 Quad processor

Track N Go treads dangerously close to awesome

Clearly, we weren't the only ones who spent the better part of their childhoods building all manner of strange and wonderful Lego vehicles. We're pretty sure we had this design knocked out back in the early 80s, but as far as we know, exactly no one has figured out how to fit easily removable tracks to a conventional vehicle in real life. We've seen some pretty neat track conversions, mind you, but they've always required a fair bit of work and the removal of a vehicle's wheels. But not the Track N Go.



Autoblog, Track N Go treads dangerously close to awesome

Nokia and HTC win in European patent case

Nokia of Finland as well as HTC of Taiwan managed to get some good news this week (particularly for the latter as it has stopped performing gangbusters in 2011 as well as this year, no thanks to the Apple iPhone 4S' superb “home ground” performance as well as in other parts of the world) as both companies picked up a victory in a key European ruling, where a patent of German firm IPCom has been declared as invalid in its current form, hence having no potency whatsoever to threaten the sales of Nokia as well as HTC handsets in Germany.

Ubergizmo, Nokia and HTC win in European patent case

Tim Cook hates litigation, not quite ready to call a patent truce

Tired of the ongoing patent wars. Well, Tim Cook gave us some reason to hope. In response to a question about the potential for settlements in the current pile of lawsuits on the company's plate, the CEO seemed open to the idea. In fact, he used the “h” word to describe is feelings towards the process. “I've always hated litigation. I continue to hate it,” he said, before striking a slightly more combative tone to clarify, “I just want people to invent their own stuff.” So there you go, stop stealing Apple's inventions and its lawyers won't sue. Seems simple enough.

2DayBlog.com, Tim Cook hates litigation, not quite ready to call a patent truce

Wearable muscle suit a precursor to modern day Iron Man?

The idea of wearing an exoskeleton in order to augment one's natural strength has long been explored in the world of science fiction, but it is only in recent times that the real world is making strides in the exoskeleton industry. The folks at New Scientist actually made a trip to a Japanese laboratory in order to give one of those wearable muscle suits a go, and in their tryout, they managed to lift 40 kilograms of rice without breaking a sweat – literally.

Ubergizmo, Wearable muscle suit a precursor to modern day Iron Man?

Listen to BMW's new M5 with its Active Sound system enabled vs. disabled

Pushrods and overhead valves or dual overhead cams; naturally aspirated, turbocharged or supercharged; it simply doesn't matter – there's nothing quite like the sound of a powerful V8 engine. Or is there. The engineers from BMW have been known to make some beautifully melodic powerplants over the years, but the Bavarian automaker has more recently taken a decidedly different approach to tingling the eardrums of Ultimate Driving Enthusiasts: pumping engine sounds through the internal stereo system of its latest M5 sedan.
This technique, not surprisingly, has proven controversial.



Autoblog, Listen to BMW's new M5 with its Active Sound system enabled vs. disabled

Motorola RAZR HD spotted in China, running ICS with 720p display

A new photo has surfaced of a Motorola device running around China and looking an awful lot like the next entry in the revived RAZR series. A model number of MT887 matches recently uncovered EXIF data linked to the Motorola RAZR HD, all but confirming the existence of the device. Running Android 4.0.3, the new handset features hardware that mostly matches the current crop of RAZR phones, save for the 4.3-inch 720p display that lends to the RAZR HD’s name. The inclusion of a RAZR Maxx-like 3300mAh battery remains a possibility.

Android Phone, Motorola RAZR HD spotted in China, running ICS with 720p display

Next MacBooks Rumored to be Made from Liquid Metal and USB 3.0 Compatible

After reports about the 17-inch MacBook Pro rumored to be discontinued, another rumor with regards to the MacBook has surfaced and this one suggests that the MacBook Air and Pro will be merged into what will be simply called the 'MacBook'. On top of that, the unproven source from whom the rumor started suggests that the hybrid MacBook will be made from a lightweight LiquidMetal chassis and will be compatible with USB 3.0. While this trio of rumors is interesting to behold, there are several facts to think about before digesting these rumors as fact about what may be coming in the future.

Ubergizmo, Next MacBooks Rumored to be Made from Liquid Metal and USB 3.0 Compatible

iHome Releases iDM5 Executive Work Station

The iHome iDM5 is a Bluetooth keyboard speaker system for smartphones and tablets. It features a full sized keyboard along with speakers and a microphone that offer speakerphone and streaming audio capability. The speakers have SoundClear® Voice echo cancellation and Music 3D technology along with SRS TruBass sound enhancement. If all that doesn't get you interested, the iDM5 also provides 2 powered USB ports so you can use it to charge two devices.

The Gadgeteer, iHome Releases iDM5 Executive Work Station

Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept barges in to AutoChina

In keeping with the CUV-crazy theme of this year's Beijing Motor Show, Peugeot has introduced this Urban Crossover Concept penned by the French lion's design studios in Paris, Shanghai and São Paulo. Eight inches shorter and three inches narrower than a Ford Focus hatchback, the concept is meant to be the ultimate expression of the company's decades of popular small cars, crossovers and design. The Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept is unveiled today at the Beijing Motor Show further illustrating the global perspective of the brand.

Autoblog, Peugeot Urban Crossover Concept barges in to AutoChina

Apple iPad to dominate tablet market through 2016

. According to a recent report from Forrester Research, Apple's iPad tablet PC will continue to lead the tablet market through 2016 despite increased competition. The Cupertino-based company's iPad is expected to account for 53% of the global tablet market in 2016, at which time emerging markets may account for nearly 40% of all tablet sales, The Financial Post reported on Monday. Over the next five years, the global tablet market is estimated to increase to 375 million devices, up from 56 million sold in 2011, for a total global base of more than 760 million tablet owners.

Boy Genius Report, Apple iPad to dominate tablet market through 2016

Buckeyes to fire 500 trillion watt laser May 15th in a short, cheap burst

High-energy laser fusion experiments evoke extreme numbers - not only in power but also in greenbacks. Sure, the current champ at the National Ignition facility in Livermore, CA can pump out a 411 trillion watt pulse, but at what price. A taxpayer-busting $200,000 per shot, with a $4 billion original construction cost. Compared to that, the new Ohio State University's 500 trillion watt model seems bargain-basement, built with a mere $6 million grant from the US Department of Energy. Admittedly, that paltry sum get you a much shorter burst, lasting 20 picoseconds compared to the NIF's several nanoseconds.

Engadget, Buckeyes to fire 500 trillion watt laser May 15th in a short, cheap burst

Canon offers free inspections for 5D Mk III owners affected by the LCD light leak issue

Some of you guys might recall that a while back, it was reported that a light leak on the camera's LCD display had affected the camera's exposure meter, ultimately causing inaccurate exposure levels in low light conditions. Canon acknowledged the issue and promised to take a look at it. The company has now come back with its findings and has stated that while the displayed exposure value might be inaccurate, the photos are not affected and that it's merely a display error.

Ubergizmo, Canon offers free inspections for 5D Mk III owners affected by the LCD light leak issue