LG Optimus G Arrives In Europe

Folks living in Europe tend to get the shorter end of the gadget stick, but from time to time, there would be exclusive releases of a device that hits Europe before it arrives Stateside. This time around, the LG Optimus G has been announced to arrive in Europe later this month, never mind the fact that the more advanced LG Optimus G Pro has already been announced for a South Korea release earlier this week. Well, the LG Optimus G was first introduced in select markets at the end of last year.

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Official USPS Muscle Cars stamps coming to a mailbox near you

As much as our digital lives have cut down on our trips to the post office, there are still times that sending "snail mail" is necessary. With us car lovers in mind and philately in their hearts, the good folks at the United States Postal Service will introduce a new stamp design called "Muscle Cars" starting on February 22. Designed by artist Tom Fritz, the new collection of stamps consist of five classic muscle cars: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 1967 Shelby GT-500, 1966 Pontiac GTO and 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda.

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Talend Expands Big Data Integration Platform with Support for Amazon Redshift

Open source integration provider committed to the support of newest Data Warehouse as a Service platform for big data integration and quality in the CloudTDWI World Conference, Las Vegas – February 21, 2013 – Talend, a global open source integration software leader, today announced support for Amazon Redshift, the fast and powerful, fully managed, petabyte-scale data warehouse service in the cloud from Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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WeeWow: iPhone Turns Into Talk Box

We all know by now that you can turn your iPhone into anything with the help of accessories. Panoramic camera. Yes, you can. Desktop phone. Sure. Pepper spray canister? Yep, even that.

Another iPhone accessory is being funded through Kickstarter that would delight fans of autotune and vocaloid. WeeWow fits into the iPhone's bottom side and a tube is placed underneath it. Place the tube into your mouth and, with the help of your lips and teeth, you can talk through the phone like T-Pain.

Ridiculo.us, the team behind WeeWow, explains that the accessory makes use of iPhone's sound-making capabilities.

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Buffalo - WZR-900DHP - Simultaneous Dual Band 450Mbps Router

Buffalo's new simultaneous dual band 450Mps router will be released in mid-March. Maximum speed (up to 450Mbps) for ultra-fast wireless transfer rates give you a trouble-free internet connection even when multiple devices are running Wi-Fi at the same time. Also, the router's wave output is maximized, giving internet access in areas where there is weak reception.
Buffalo's unique AOSS2 drastically eases the initial router set-up. You don't need complicated preparation – it is designed to be able to be done easily through your smartphone or tablet.







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Samsung Series 3 NP365E5C-S01UB 15.6-Inch Notebook For Only $369.99

Finding yourself a new notebook. Why don't you take a look at this Samsung Series 3 NP365E5C-S01UB. Priced at only $369.99 over at BestBuy, the system packs a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlight display, a 2.70GHz AMD A6-4400M dual-core processor, an AMD Radeon HD 7520G graphics, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP HD webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a 3-in-1 media reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS.

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German Researches Bypass Smartphone Security Settings By Freezing It

. Apple's iOS 6.1 passcode bypass exploit has been receiving a lot of attention since it was stumbled upon earlier this week with a fix planned for early next week. According to a new research published yesterday by Germany's Erlangen University, passcodes may not be a match for freezing temperatures as researchers were able to bypass a Galaxy Nexus' security settings to read the phone's memory simply by sticking it in the freezer for a while. The method is called a “cold boot” attack and was first demonstrated on PCs in 2008.

The cold boot attack was performed, but through an approach that differs from how it's done to PCs.

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Tomb Raider Limited Edition Xbox 360 Controller

Tomb Raider fans are eagerly awaiting for March 5th when Tomb Raider Rebooted will be launched. Alongside the game, fans can also get their hands on limited edition Xbox 360 controllers. Available for pre-orders from the Xbox website and priced at $59.99, the blood-red controller was first revealed at the Consumer Trade Show 2013 in Las Vegas.

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Second Sight Argus II Artificial Retina Approved For Use

This could be a life changing and historic moment for a number of blind patients in the world: the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the use of an Artificial Retina that could help a specific group of vision-impaired patients to recover a partial vision. The principle of the Artificial Retina works like this: the retina is basically the eye's “light sensors”, and when it is damaged, the light information isn't received, and therefore it cannot be transmitted to the brain.The Argus II Artificial Retina uses electronic light sensors (a camera) that performs the function of the retina.

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Apple Quietly Improves EarPods, Lightning Cable Accessories

Apple is always looking to improve its products on a regular basis. Whether those improvements are ones that we would actually need can certainly be debated as one day they can offer improvements to its MacBook Pro with Retina Display line, then the next, offer new accessories we're sure only a handful of you are interested in. Unfortunately for you, today is the latter kind of update as Apple isn't offering any groundbreaking changes today, but they're changes nonetheless.
The first product that's receiving an improvement is Apple's EarPods, which were originally introduced with the iPhone 5.

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Chrysler recalling 278,222 trucks and SUVs over bad rear axles

Chrysler has issued a recall of 278,222 light trucks and sport utility vehicles here in the United States. The reason: bad rear axles. Specifically, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the rear axle pinion nut may lack a necessary adhesive patch, which could cause the nut to loosen. If this happens, the axle can lock up, which could cause all sorts of havoc on the road.
This is an expansion of the rear axle recall announced in October of last year, where 44,300 Ram 1500 and Dodge Dakota models were being called in.

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Report: Interest In Blackberry Devices Surges While iPhone Declines

So we've heard reports about Blackberry 10 devices breaking records, and if you were still skeptical, the latest YouGov report on smartphone brand perception might change your mind. According to the report, it has been suggested that interest in Blackberry devices has seen a pretty impressive surge over the last six months, starting from the spring of 2012. The data revealed that interest in Blackberry has risen from 18% to a whopping 43%, while interest in Apple's iPhone has started to slip from 92% to 85%. Samsung on the other hand has seen an increase from 46% to 53%.

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Valentine's Day in Japan – The gifts are for the guys!!...

Coming from outside of Japan, I was used to buying a nice gift for Valentine's Day for my girlfriend. Sometimes I would get something nice from her, but definitely I needed to make sure that what I bought for her was nice or else it might be a really chilly February and March. But. in Japan, the gifts are for the guys – there is no need to buy anything! In Japan, the girls give gifts to the guys – boyfriends, dads, co-workers, friends – basically for anyone they want, including other girls. For most people, like co-workers and friends, it would be a little chocolate or other type of sweets.










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Rdio For iOS Updated

Earlier this morning, we talked about how Slacker revamped their service to offer a more competitive service, and here we are with word that a possible Slacker rival, Rdio, has just introduced an update to the iOS version of the app. Well, before we proceed any further, here is a little bit of history about Rdio – it started off as a streaming music service from the co-creator of Skype, and we are glad to hear that Rdio has rolled out what they deem to be the *first* in a series of updates to its iOS app.

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Maserati Ghibli overtakes Levante, headed for Shanghai?

While earlier reports indicated that the next Maserati product out of the gate would be the Levante SUV, Motor Trend is now reporting that the Audi A7-shaped Ghibli has cut in line. Word is that we may see the new Ghibli as early as the Shanghai Motor Show in April. Citing unnamed sources, MT predicts that the minds at Maserati now see a more pressing need to fight off the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and the BMW 5 Series than to go after luxury utes. However, if our spy shots of Ghibli prototypes are anything to go on, it's also likely that the sub-Quattroporte Maser won't be a traditional sedan.

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300-HP 2013 Audi S3 Sportback unwrapped

Not content to let Volkswagen have all of the fun with its GTI and Golf R, Audi is rebooting its five-door S3 Sportback with rather monstrous power. Headed for an official unveil at this year's Geneva Motor Show, the new S3 rolls out with a 300-horsepower, 280-pound-feet of torque turbocharged 2.0-liter TFSI engine under the hood. The four-cylinder powerplant is strong enough to shove the Sportback to 62 miles per hour in just 5.0 seconds when connected to the optional S-Tronic gearbox, or 5.5 seconds with the traditional manual transmission. Top speed is said to be an electronically governed 155 mph.

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Vaja Libretto Leather iPad Mini Case review

Years ago, Vaja was THE top shelf manufacturer of handmade leather cases designed to stylishly protect your tech toys. With personal technology now in all facets of our lives, there are definitely more manufacturers producing luxury accessories for our tablets, smartphones, laptops, etc. Even though their lineup of cases, pouches, and bags has only grown over the past decade, Vaja's quality, craftsmanship, and attention to detail remains the same. The Libretto leather case for the iPad Mini is no different, bringing great style and protection to the sleek and slim iPad mini.










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Logitech Webcam C930e Offers 90-Degree Field Of View

If you are on the lookout for a new and perhaps even revolutionary webcam, it might be prudent to consider the Logitech Webcam C930e, which is touted to be the first of its kind that offers 90-degree field of view, in addition to support for H.264 SVC and UVC 1.5 video encoding, alongside High-Definition digital pan-tilt-zoom. This full 1080p high-definition webcam, the Logitech C930e, will be able to deliver enterprise-grade video collaboration, boasting of the widest field of view available in a desktop webcam for business.

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Verizon HTC Droid DNA Receives Update To Improve Connectivity & More

The HTC Droid DNA released this past November, and we liked it for its ability to offer a full HD screen experience right in the palm of your hand. It did have a few issues, but Verizon is planning to roll out an update for the device that will hopefully help with its growing pains. Verizon published a blog post earlier today where they promise to update the HTC Droid DNA that will have its users benefitting from both better connectivity of its hotspot, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections and additional functions.

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Watch Piquet and Mansell bend some sheetmetal in Ford Fusion GP

As we told you about before, there were four episodes planned for the Ford Fusion GP campaign in Brazil, and the whole series has now run its course. The Ford ads pit Brazilian Formula One driver Nelson Piquet against English F1 pilot Nigel Mansell driving the new Fusion, the two coming together again after their partnership at the Williams F1 team ended in a miserable state more than 20 years ago. They're lined up for you below, in reverse chronological order.









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Netflix And DreamWorks To Create Turbo:F.A.S.T Show

DreamWorks has announced a partnership with Netflix to create Turbo:F.A.S.T  ( Fast Action Stunt Team) based on the 3D movie "Turbo".  Turbo features the story of a snail, who dreams of competing in a race and accidentally gains super powers due to a freak accident. The show is expected to pick up where the movie left and will showcase the exploits of Turbo in his adventures. The movie is to be released on July 19th, while the show itself is expected to debut in December, featuring the voices of Ryan Reynolds and Paul Giamatti. “Families love Netflix, so creating an original series for kids was a natural for us.

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Dual-SIM Capable, WiFi-Connected Nokia Asha 310 Launched

Nokia has introduced the latest in its entry-level Asha line after the simultaneous release of the 308 and 309. The Nokia Asha 310 features a 3-inch scratch-proof capacitive touchscreen with 400 x 240 resolution and is Nokia's first device to come with dual-SIM capability and WiFi connectivity, which compensates for the lack of 3G. Also in the specs list are easy SIM swap functionality, 128MB internal storage (expandable to 32GB), Nokia Xpress Browser, a 2-megapixel camera, and Nokia Maps navigation app.

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Sony Applies for Patent Putting Electrodes in Pillow

We all have been looking for ways to have better sleep from changing our mattress, adding/ taking away pillows, and even listening to hypnotic music. For scientists, however, the best sleep requires all sorts of electrodes, which are not only cumbersome but can also yank your scalp. Sony has applied for a patent that would embed such sensors into your pillow. The company proposes that this patent, among other things, works as an advanced alarm clock that monitors brain waves.

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Takara Tomy AutoMee S Mini Robot Cleaner

Robot vacuum cleaners have become increasingly common. People are no longer surprised that such gadgets exist. But they certainly will be surprised that there can be a device small enough to operate just like those usual large robot vacuums. The new Takara Tomy AutoMee S works the same way, only that it cleans your tablet and smartphone screens instead.
The Takara Tomy AutoMee S is a unique mini robot cleaner designed to clean those dirty and oily smartphone and tablet screens. Takara Tomy is known as a toy company that creates great toys. But this time they have come up with something that serves a function aside from being fun to use.

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Editors' Choice: Top Five 2013 Chicago Auto Show Debuts

On the international circuit, the Chicago Auto Show often gets slighted for being a rather dull show in terms of actual news and major vehicle debuts. But the Chicago expo is still hugely important. Not only is it the largest show in terms of overall square footage, it serves as the largest consumer showcase, with the highest amount of foot traffic from consumers. Sure, a lot of what's new here pales in comparison to all of the shiny sheetmetal we saw in Detroit last month, but it's all still very important.






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