Experimental Intel Chip Shows Future of CPU Efficiency

The Intel Developer Forum showcases the near-threshold voltage processor. Photo: Intel. Researchers at Intel debuted an experimental processor at the company's developer forum this week, which could lead to devices with significantly lower energy consumption.
The chip — codenamed “Claremont” — is known as a near-threshold voltage processor, which allows transistors to operate at super-low, near “threshold” voltages to increase efficiency and decrease energy consumption.


Gadget Lab, Experimental Intel Chip Shows Future of CPU Efficiency

Apple Might Announce The Next iPhone(s) On 7th October!

The report about the iPhone 5 US launch comes courtesy of The New York Times, which claims that a "fairly different" iPhone may launch imminently. In fact, according to them, the much-hyped iPhone 5 launch is "just weeks away". Citing an anonymous Apple employee as the source, NYT reported that the next iPhone may actually launch on October 7. Chances of Apple launching two different iPhones are fairly strong.


Technology Nerd, Apple Might Announce The Next iPhone(s) On 7th October!

A 64GB microSDXC card for your phone? Sure, Sandisk has one

Sandisk just announced the world's first 64GB microSDXC card, which is designed for use in smartphones. The manufacturer doubled the maximum extra storage that you can add to your smartphone or tablet. If you were getting worryingly close to the storage limit of your smartphone or tablet, you may breathe a sigh of relief now. The newly announced card is the flagship of the new Mobile Ultra series in the Sandisk portfolio.

According to the manufacturer it should provide class 6 performance, which means a minimum write speed of 6MB/s in fragmented state.

GSM Arena, A 64GB microSDXC card for your phone? Sure, Sandisk has one

TripIt for Windows Phone launched

TripIt for the iPad launched a few months ago, and the useful planning app has finally made its way over to the Windows Phone platform today. In case you're unfamiliar with TripIt, it is an app that allows users to enjoy their holidays - by helping them to get the planning process out of the way as soon as possible. TripIt stores your flight details, dates, hotel numbers, directions, maps, and basically everything you need to know for your trip at your fingertips. In addition to storing the details, TripIt can also be used to share details with other users.

Ubergizmo, TripIt for Windows Phone launched

Samsung Epic Touch 4G source code released

It was only earlier today that we reported that Sprint's version of the Samsung Galaxy S2, the Epic Touch 4G, would be available today. If you thought that was good news, for developers out there and those who enjoy custom ROMs, perhaps this is even better news as Samsung has released the source code for the handsets. Granted it would require the handset to be rooted first before anything can be done, but given the speed and tight-knit nature of the Android developer community, we're guessing it shouldn't take too long before someone comes up with a method for rooting the Epic Touch 4G.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Epic Touch 4G source code released

Jabra SUPREME: first Bluetooth mono headset with active noise cancellation technology

Jabra has just announced the launch of its new Bluetooth headset called the Jabra SUPREME. Touting it as the first of its kind, the Jabra SUPREME is said to be the first mono headset with active noise cancellation technology. Noise cancellation, a feature usually found in high-end stereo headsets enhances the listening experience of the wearer so that they'll be able to hear the person on the other line with no difficulty.

Ubergizmo, Jabra SUPREME: first Bluetooth mono headset with active noise cancellation technology

Shocker: Verizon director admits to LTE-Advanced future

AT&T took to the stage to announce its LTE network will go live on Sunday, which means today's the perfect day for its fiercest rival to one-up the news. Verizon's director of network technology Praveen Atreya, dropped the rather unsurprising news that the next natural step in the company's data evolution chain will be LTE-Advanced. Don't get your hopes up so fast, though: Atreya says it's still too early in the game to test the new tech or figure out its potential speeds (spoiler: they'll be disgustingly fast), so we're likely not going to see any widescale deployment for at least the next few years.

Engadget, Shocker: Verizon director admits to LTE-Advanced future

Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept is how to roll like a real boss

If you have to to work while being shuttled in the back seat of a car, it's hard to find a more comfortable mobile office than a Bentley Mulsanne. Still, all of that luxury won't aid you in spell-checking TPS reports as you're more likely to be lulled to sleep. Bentley has a new interior concept that will keep you alert, awake, connected and running the show like the boss you truly are. It's called the Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept, and it's way nicer than your office. No, not the office of the person who can afford the car, specifically your office.


Autoblog, Bentley Mulsanne Executive Interior Concept is how to roll like a real boss

Sony Alpha NEX-7 hands-on preview (video)

There are some cameras that we would be willing to use in a bind, some that we wouldn't hesitate to shoot with, and a very select few that would motivate a cross-country journey, just for the chance to spend a few days behind the lens. Sony's Alpha NEX-7 falls within that incredibly unique final category - in fact, we've done just that, flying from New York to San Diego to go hands-on with one of only a half-dozen pre-production samples to have landed on American soil. After seeing a very early NEX-7 prototype a few months ago, it didn't take much convincing to get us on a plane.










Engadget, Sony Alpha NEX-7 hands-on preview (video)

Volkswagen Polo R WRC looks ready to tackle the tarmac

Volkswagen announced earlier this year that it would be entering the World Rally Championship starting in 2013 with the Polo R, and we got our first glimpse of the race car here in Frankfurt. While it's easy to see the similarities to the road version, the Polo R WRC has been transformed into an all-out rally car with widened fenders, a fully stripped and caged interior, and plenty of carbon fiber on the body. Under the hood is a race-prepped version of Volkswagen's 1.6-liter STI engine producing something in the range of 300 horsepower. 300 HP.

Autoblog, Volkswagen Polo R WRC looks ready to tackle the tarmac

iPhone 5 screen protector suggests elongated home button

When it comes to the iPhone 5, the rumors just can't seem to stop. Unfortunately unlike other handset leaks or rumors, the ones surrounding the iPhone 5 just can't seem to agree with each other. Some are suggesting it will be a radical change, while some are saying it will be a mild refresh. Some say it will feature an elongated home button with an edge-to-edge display, while others say that the home button will remain the same.

Ubergizmo, iPhone 5 screen protector suggests elongated home button

2012 Opel Zafira Tourer seats 7, returns up to 44 mpg

Barely altered from the concept that wowed crowds at the Geneva Motor Show is the 2012 Zafira Tourer revealed by Opel in Frankfurt. The Zafira Tourer is still a sleek, seven-passenger MPV and perhaps one of only a few lookers in its class. Priced at £21,000 in its most basic guise, the 2012 Zafira Tourer undercuts even the cheapest Ford S-Max by more than £1,200. All Tourer models come well equipped, with air-conditioning, cruise control, six airbags and active headrests as standard.

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Maserati GranCabrio Fendi edition is one rapid fashion accessory

A modern Maserati is as much a fashion statement as it is a performance machine, and the Modenese automaker aptly demonstrated that much with the latest edition of the GranCabrio. Called the GranTurismo Convertible on this Western side of the Atlantic, the massive four-seat droptop is about as chic as it gets.

Autoblog, Maserati GranCabrio Fendi edition is one rapid fashion accessory

TP-LINK signs a sales agreement with online retailer Freemans/Grattan/Look Again

Global provider of networking products teams up with FGH to offer low-cost network solutions London, UK, 15th September 2011 - TP-LINK, global provider of SOHO and SMB networking products, has signed a retail agreement with Freemans/Grattan/Look Again, specialists in affordable high street products direct to your door.

Press Release Distribution, TP-LINK signs a sales agreement with online retailer Freemans/Grattan/Look Again

YouTube unveils post-production suite, includes Instagram-like effects and shake reduction

Nothing says 'YouTube' like a grainy handheld shot that acts as a catalyst for nausea; sadly, this may all be set to change. The digital home of Home Videos has introduced a suite of new effects that lets you patch up your candid classics, even after you've uploaded them. What's more, the changes you make are non-destructive, so if your grand idea proves dreadful in reality, you can go back and undo all your meddling.

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itband, YouTube unveils post-production suite, includes Instagram-like effects and shake reduction

ASUS Eee Pad Slider arriving at month's end, starting at $475 (video)

It's been more than eight months since the ASUS Eee Pad Slider was born at CES and since then, we've seen listings online and heard endless promises that it's coming "soon." Today, though, at a media event here in New York City, we managed a prolonged hands-on with the thing - along with assurance that it'll hit the US before month's end. According to an ASUS rep, it'll ship with Android 3.2 and start at $475 for the 16GB model (roughly as leaked) with the beefier 32GB number fetching an extra hundred bucks. That means we'll be putting it through its paces soon enough, but in the meantime, head past the break for some early impressions.






Engadget, ASUS Eee Pad Slider arriving at month's end, starting at $475 (video)

Volkswagen on the rise with a variety of Up! concepts (video)

Volkswagen is eager to show off its new Up. range, so the automaker didn't bring one version of the compact to the Frankfurt Motor Show – it brought six. The Up. platform is clearly a versatile one, and all six Up. concepts on display attest to that fact. Volkswagen has an Up! for people who enjoy a day spent sailing on the water to those who prefer their adventures to be of the urban variety.
The six concept Up! varieties are the Buggy Up! (shown above), Up! Azzurra, Cross Up!, GT Up!, Eco Up! and e-Up! The Buggy and Azzurra are designed for those who want to get close to the ocean.



Autoblog, Volkswagen on the rise with a variety of Up! concepts (video)

Day Two of the Frankfurt Motor Show (obsessively covered)

Wow. Our coverage of the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show isn't even over yet (though we're getting pretty close with just a few more posts coming your way throughout the day tomorrow) and we've already managed to feature 60 individual vehicles on these pages. Obsessively covering the auto industry can get a little crazy every now and again. We've gone ahead and sorted through the concepts and production cars shown off up to this point and arranged them in a handy-dandy table below.










Autoblog, Day Two of the Frankfurt Motor Show (obsessively covered)

Google Buys 1K Patents From IBM To Help Defend Android

It has just been made know that Google recently bought 1,023 patents from IBM in a move that will no doubt help the internet search giant defend the Android OS from rivals like Apple and Microsoft (boo — hiss). The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office's show that Google acquired these patents back in August 17th but the information was just released today on their website. A Google spokesman would not comment as to further details or the financial terms of the transaction.

Android Phone, Google Buys 1K Patents From IBM To Help Defend Android

China Telecom readying $235M iPhone 5 ad blitz; pre-orders start end of September

China's No. 3 wireless carrier is readying a massive marketing and advertising blitz as it prepares to begin taking iPhone 5 pre-orders at the end of this month, a report claims. Chinese-language daily newspaper Southern Metropolis Daily on Wednesday reported that China Telecom has already begun training staff in preparation for the launch of Apple's fifth-generation iPhone handset. Sales of the device will begin in October, however the carrier will reportedly be opening pre-order sales toward the end of September.

Boy Genius Report, China Telecom readying $235M iPhone 5 ad blitz; pre-orders start end of September

Windows Server 8 and Azure platform introduced, Metro-style app building starts today

Server and Tools Business President Satya Nadella, amongst others, took the stage at Build today in order to showcase something a bit less consumer-facing: Windows Server 8 and the revised Windows Azure platform. Fret not, though - this all plays a vital role in how you'll be enjoying Windows 8 in the months to come. A Visual Studio 11 Developer Preview will be made available to coders starting today, enabling devs to concoct Metro-style applications with HTML 5, JavaScript, C#, Visual Basic and C++.






Engadget, Windows Server 8 and Azure platform introduced, Metro-style app building starts today