White Samsung Galaxy S II Coming To T-Mobile UK In September

T-Mobile UK has confirmed that they will be launching the white Samsung Galaxy S II on their network in September. Just like the black version, the white model also comes with a 4.3-inch SUPER AMOLED Plus display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot, an 8.0MP camera with Full HD video recording, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on Android 2.3 OS. Sadly, there's no word on pricing yet.

TechFresh, White Samsung Galaxy S II Coming To T-Mobile UK In September

HP TouchPad fire sale spurs online sell out, brick-and-mortars may still carry stock

It's the same old story of genius recognized only after death, and thus is the fate of webOS. If you were amongst the opportunistic hordes scavenging the interwebs for last night's bargain bin $99 HP TouchPad announcement, chances are you're fresh outta luck. The L.A. Times is reporting widespread online store sell outs for the recently abandoned and heavily discounted 16GB and 32GB slates. While HP's own site and the biggie online retail outfits, like Circuit City and Walmart, have all but sold out of their web inventory, Amazon's third party sellers still have the tablets on offer - just at non-discounted prices.

Engadget, HP TouchPad fire sale spurs online sell out, brick-and-mortars may still carry stock

Happy Owl Studio Wallet for iPad 2

Happy Owl Studio has a line of cases that incorporate  an iPad 2 frame into a book-style case.  Half the case has a zipper compartment that has room inside for your phone, credit cards, pens, and other essentials.  The back half of the case holds the iPad 2 in a frame that leaves ports and buttons open; even the back camera has a cutout.  The Wallet for iPad 2 is their unisex design, and it's available only in black.  They don't specify the material used, so I'll assume that means it's artificial leather.  The case can also be used as a horizontal stand for viewing and as a typing stand (shown).

The Gadgeteer, Happy Owl Studio Wallet for iPad 2

Mobile Miscellany: week of August 15, 2011

This week was packed with news on the mobile front, so it was easy to miss a few stories here and there. Here's some of the other stuff that happened in the wide world of wireless for the week of August 15, 2011:Vodafone's very own budget-friendly Facebook Phone, the Vodafone 555, is now on sale. [via SlashGear]A spec sheet and screenshots of the Sony Ericsson Nozumi leaked this week. The handset will likely feature a 1.4GHz single-core Qualcomm S2 CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, and 4.3-inch display with 1280 x 720 resolution. Interestingly enough, the phone is rumored to require a micro SIM, much like the iPhone 4.

Engadget, Mobile Miscellany: week of August 15, 2011

HP TouchPad receives massive price cut

HP may have decided to terminate its webOS devices but that doesn't mean existing tablets that have already been built will magically disappear. And since they won't be selling anymore webOS tablets in the future, they've decided to get rid of the existing tablets the fastest way they know how to (well, second fastest if you include incinerating them all) - by having a fire sale. In a memo that was sent out to HP affiliates today, the company has announced that the price of the TouchPad tablet will be reduced by 70-75%.

Ubergizmo, HP TouchPad receives massive price cut

Samsung Epic Touch 4G Launching on Sprint September 9th?

An unsubstantiated report coming out of SprintFeed claims that Sprint could be among the first of the US carriers to launch the Samsung Galaxy S II. Under the name Epic Touch 4G, we could be seeing the followup to last year’s Epic 4G as early as September 9th. The timing matches up with previous whispers about the launch of the Galaxy S II in the States, but the date remains a rumor for now.

Android Phone, Samsung Epic Touch 4G Launching on Sprint September 9th?

More Claims of Evidence Tampering in Samsung v. Apple Case

As Apple files its case against Samsung in the Netherlands, claims of tampered visual evidence are again making the rounds around the blogosphere. This time the Samsung Galaxy S looks to be the victim of resizing, making the phone appear more similar to the iPhone 3GS at first glance. While there are some striking visual similarities between the two smartphones, in reality the Galaxy S is both longer and wider than the iPhone. Accusations of misleading visual evidence first arose with Apple’s suit in Germany over the Galaxy Tab 10.1, a case based solely on the outward appearance of Samsung’s tablet in comparison to the iPad.

Android Phone, More Claims of Evidence Tampering in Samsung v. Apple Case

2012 Porsche 911 photos leaked

If you are as excited about car leaks as we are about computer and phone leaks, then you will be excited to know that photos of the upcoming 2012 Porsche 911 991 series has been leaked online, a few weeks prior to its unveiling at IAA 2011 which will be held in Frankfurt next month. It has undergone a redesign, but at the same time it managed to keep the classic Porsche look, but overall it appears that car looks a lot more sleek, not to mention with the changes in its tail lights which are narrower, giving it a slightly more edgy look.

Ubergizmo, 2012 Porsche 911 photos leaked

Is a Samsung-made Nexus Prime coming in October?

The rumors that Samsung will be producing the next generation Google phone are heating up. Today's edition suggests that the next Google phone, the Nexus Prime, will launch in October and will be the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Reportedly, it will pack a 4.5" screen with 720p resolution - probably the new generation SuperAMOLEDs we heard of yesterday.

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Hulu, MSN track users with “Supercookies”

New research presented by Stanford University and the University of California at Berkeley claims that popular websites including Hulu and MSN are currently using new techniques to track users. These include the use of “supercookies” which are not only legal, but almost impossible to detect. They even reportedly re-create user profiles after the user deletes the original cookie from their computer. Thursday The Wall Street Journal revealed that supercookies can be used to steal a user's entire browser history.

2DayBlog.com, Hulu, MSN track users with “Supercookies”

Glucose sensor glows for long-term monitoring

It goes without saying that with technology advancing by leaps and bounds these days, we will be getting medical implants in a few hundred different ways to help us live longer and better. Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science at the University of Tokyo have even come up with a new fluorescent fiber sensor that intends to pave the way for long-term in vivo continuous glucose monitoring. The sensor is said to be able to overcome current limitations that rely on current enzyme-based implanted glucose sensors, which are plagued by poor accuracy, stability and constantly require the use of oxygen.

Ubergizmo, Glucose sensor glows for long-term monitoring

Smart MIMAS transfers medical images to Android tablet and smartphones

KDDI Labs of Japan has developed the Smart MIMAS system that was meant for use in hospitals, where it allows medical images to be transferred and viewed on both Android tablets and smartphones. These images can be sent over in a secure manner to specialists regardless of where they are – of course, this would require a permanent Internet connection. This enables the medical specialists to be on-call in case of an emergency, where they will then be able to administer quick and accurate instructions to staff at the hospital.

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Cell phone radiation could make you sterile according to studies

You may want to put down your cell phone if you're planning on having kids anytime soon. According to an article in the latest Journal of Andrology, recent reports have suggested there is a “possible link between cell phone use and semen quality.” The author of the article, Dr. Sandro La Vignera from the University of Catania, refers to one 2008 report which studied 361 men in an infertility clinic, which concluded that there was a direct link to the “duration of cellular phone possession” and decreased semen quality.

Boy Genius Report, Cell phone radiation could make you sterile according to studies

Shovel Heroes Now Available in the Android Market

Shovel Heroes is now available in the Android Market and it comes to you courtesy of Progrestar. The story is simple, you’re stuck on a desert island and thankfully, the gods have sent down a golden shovel for you to use on your island discovery. If manual labor doesn’t sound like how you would want to spend your free time, there’s a little more to it than that. Gameplay involves you exploring your island, digging up items that you can use to gain new “powers” to upgrade your boat, travel to new islands and help you on journey.



Android Phone, Shovel Heroes Now Available in the Android Market

MIUI Style Launcher Localized And Compatible With All Devices [Download]

 . If you're anything like me, you can't get enough of MIUI. It's polished good looks and big bright icons are impossible to get out of your head (like that hot cashier at Walmart). Only problem is, the ROM is only available on a rooted devices. Since I have yet to take that plunge, I've resorted to other methods. Take this this beautifully styled MIUI homescreen replacement on XDA for instance.





Android Phone, MIUI Style Launcher Localized And Compatible With All Devices [Download]

CNET: RIM in talks to squeeze out BlackBerry music service

Those "sources with knowledge" are at it again, this time stirring the pot over a possible BlackBerry-branded music service. According to bothCNET and Reuters, said sources revealed that RIM is in negotiations with "the four largest record companies" to launch a service that would "run on top of BlackBerry Messenger." What that means, exactly, is anyone's guess at the moment, but word is the mobile phone maker has already signed one label, and is close to snagging two more. Could this be the move RIM needs to shake off its enterprise-only reputation.

Engadget, CNET: RIM in talks to squeeze out BlackBerry music service

Rolls-Royce celebrates Year of the Dragon with special Phantom line

The world's automakers have been steadily realizing the enormous potential of the Chinese market. Luxury automakers in particular, and no automaker offers more luxurious motor coaches than Rolls-Royce. This year, the Chinese people celebrate the Year of the Dragon, so to celebrate along with them, Rolls-Royce is offering a special design edition of the Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase models.

Autoblog, Rolls-Royce celebrates Year of the Dragon with special Phantom line

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Verizon 4G LTE Review

Back in December of last year, I had the opportunity to review Samsung's first Android tablet, the Galaxy Tab 7″. I liked it well enough, but ended my review saying that I really wanted an iPad sized Android tablet because a 10″ screen is the sweet spot for me. Since that time I've reviewed a handful of other Android tablets, both big (iPad sized) and small. The Motorola Xoom running Honeycomb came the closest to making me want to shell out my own cash for one, but I kept dragging my feet on making the purchase.










The Gadgeteer, Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Verizon 4G LTE Review

‘Nexus Prime' Could Be Due for an October Release

Industry rumblings have suggested that Google wants to get the next version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich, out to handsets by October for competitive reasons. As has been the standard over the past few years, it is expected a flagship device will launch alongside the new operating system. Word out of Korea is that the so-called “Nexus Prime” is indeed on track for an October release. The report from Electronic Times corroborates some previously rumored specs and throws a few more into the equation with mention of a 4.5-inch 720p Super AMOLED HD display and 1.5GHz processor.

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HP reports Q3 earnings: revenue up over last year, weak 2011 guidance

HP reported its third quarter 2011 results on Wednesday, missing the Street's estimates considerably. Net revenues of $32.1 billion were up from the 30.7 billion HP reported during the same quarter in 2010 and also up from the $31.6 billion the company reported during the second quarter. The figures are in line with HP's guidance of $31.1 billion to $31.3 billion for the third quarter but below the Street's consensus of $34 billion.

Boy Genius Report, HP reports Q3 earnings: revenue up over last year, weak 2011 guidance

Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit

Maserati is moving ahead with its plans to bring a trident-branded sport-utility vehicle into the world. Reportedly set to debut in Frankfurt later this year, the Jeep Grand Cherokee-based SUV will be built at Chrysler's Jefferson North assembly plant in Detroit. That's right, an Italian-blooded sport-ute is set to be pieced together right here in the Motor City. Since the Grand Cherokee got a stylish update, we don't expect Maserati to have much difficulty in making it look even better.

Autoblog, Grand Cherokee-based Maserati SUV to be built in Detroit

Logitech G300 mouse delivers gaming friendly features on the cheap

Logitech isn't exactly new to the gaming peripheral scene, but the company knows its strength lies not in pleasing hardcore FPS fans, it's in delivering solid consumer products. The G300 isn't a gaming mouse for the twitchy virtual gun slingers out there, it's for folks that fire up the occasional shooter, but want better performance than they get out of the pointer packed with their PC. The nine programmable buttons and 2,500dpi laser aren't jaw-dropping, but they're certainly respectable for only $40. It does pack one interesting feature - gaming profiles that are stored on the mouse's internal memory.

Engadget

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Confirmed: White Droid Incredible 2 Coming as Best Buy Exclusive August 21, $149

Best Buy has issued a press release confirming the company will indeed begin stocking a white variant of the HTC Droid Incredible 2 for Verizon. Just as rumors indicated yesterday, the new paint job will make its debut this Sunday, August 21st, with the whitewashed DInc2 going for $149.99 after contract. The phone retains the specs of its darker-toned sibling. Read on for the full press release.
White DROID Incredible 2 by HTC on Verizon Wireless Network Lands Exclusively at Best Buy on Aug.

Android Phone, Confirmed: White Droid Incredible 2 Coming as Best Buy Exclusive August 21, $149

Video game controllers grow up, arrive on battlefield

Who says that video games are child's play. Adults, too, enjoy their fair share of Mario. Well, boys in the military who grew up playing video games might have something else to cheer about when it comes to the latest gizmos and gadgets – we're talking about the once humble video game controller helping our men in uniform operate real-life weapons against flesh-and-blood adversaries. That's right, it is extremely hard to tell military-grade game controllers from their civilian counterparts at the moment, as these will enable soldiers to operate cameras, fly unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and even fire remote-controlled machine guns.

Ubergizmo, Video game controllers grow up, arrive on battlefield

AT&T forcing new subscribers into unlimited text plans starting August 21st

AT&T will stop offering its 1,000 text message package on August 21st and will instead only offer customers a $20 individual unlimited option and a $30 family unlimited plan, Engadget reported on Wednesday. The carrier's official statement, provided to BGR via email, is as follows:. Starting August 21, we're streamlining our text messaging plans for new customers and will offer an unlimited plan for individuals for $20 per month and an unlimited plan for families of up to five lines for $30 per month.

Boy Genius Report, AT&T forcing new subscribers into unlimited text plans starting August 21st

Man roots giant Nexus S display at Best Buy

Ever come across those giant Nexus S replicas at Best Buy and Best Buy mobile stores. Have you ever wondered what it would be like, or if it was even possible to root that giant display. Well as it turns out, a YouTube user who goes by the handle halfcab123, beat you to it.



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Kanex ships dual-link DVI-to-Mini Displayport Adapter

Already living the high life with a swank Mini Displayport monitor as your daily. That's all fine and dandy, but what happens when your desolate friends come over with machines that only tote DVI. That's where an adapter like Kanex's C247DL comes in. But unlike other adapters we've spied before, the company's latest is dual-link, allowing you get your groove on with displays that boast resolutions greater than 1920 x 1200.

Engadget, Kanex ships dual-link DVI-to-Mini Displayport Adapter

2012 Chevrolet Orlando

Let's do a quick recap of famous people, places and things that bear the name Orlando. There is the hunky Hollywood star Orlando Bloom, the not-so-hunky actor Tony Orlando, and there was even a 1992 chick-flick entitled, you guessed it, Orlando. While the name doesn't really imply anything uniquely Canadian, the new 2012 Chevrolet Orlando does because this is one Orlando that's only available in Canada, at least within the confines of North America. Even though the 2012 Chevrolet Orlando isn't available in the U.S., it has been released worldwide under General Motors' global strategy.










Autoblog, 2012 Chevrolet Orlando