Google Expands Campus With $100 Million Property, Says Its Hiring & Needs More Space!

Google says that it needs more space to house employees as it continues to hire, which s why the new purchase. The property known as The Landmark located at Shoreline in Mountain View houses as many as 8 buildings, each two-story tall. It will allow Google to house as many as 960 employees in the new campus.


Technology Nerd, Google Expands Campus With $100 Million Property, Says Its Hiring & Needs More Space!

Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound (still) bound for Verizon on November 10th, Droid RAZR bumped to October?

Three's the magic number, and the third time is the charm so, this triple confirmation of release date gossip's got us thinking an Android avalanche is on its Big Red way. We've seen November 10th bandied about as the day Google's Ice Cream Sandwich flagship Galaxy Nexus and HTC's awkwardly monikered Rezound would hit Verizon's shelves. Now, this latest leak over on Android Central appears to set that date in stone and give us potential $299 on contract pricing for both handsets. Alas, eager beavers hoping to get their hands on Motorola's just unveiled Droid RAZR are in luck, as this chart outs an earlier October 27th date for the device.

Engadget, Galaxy Nexus, HTC Rezound (still) bound for Verizon on November 10th, Droid RAZR bumped to October?

Rear window LED hack minds bad drivers' manners, has nothing to do with Hitchcock (video)

Typically, road rage responses range from a flip of the bird to some gentle highway drag racing. For an enterprising hacker by the name of Gagandeep Singh, however, those on-road hijinks have given way to a more eloquent, albeit LED-lit resolution. Conceived as means of informing errant drivers of their transportation follies, Singh rigged up a 40 x 16 LED matrix display and affixed it to his car's rear window. Using an AT89C51 micro-controller, hard-coded messages and animations are then fed to the 2cm x 2cm grid, much to the chagrin of reprimanded drivers following close behind.

Engadget, Rear window LED hack minds bad drivers' manners, has nothing to do with Hitchcock (video)

Mesa Robotics' mini-tank is perfectly happy on point (video)

The Acer ground-bot from Mesa Robotics does way more than your average 4,500-pound semi-autonomous mule. In addition to carrying kit and providing that extra bit of ballistic steel-deflecting cover, it also scans for IEDs using ground-penetrating radar and then autonomously switches into "flail" mode when it finds one - digging up and detonating that critter with barely a break in its 6MPH stride. Did we mention it also acts as a landing pad for small drones. No. That's because the video after the break says it all.

Engadget, Mesa Robotics' mini-tank is perfectly happy on point (video)

Burn the Rope: Worlds – Coming Soon To The Android Market

Burn the Rope has been an extremely popular game in the Android Market and if you're a fan, you'll be happy to know that the sequel, Burn the Rope: Worlds, will be making it's way onto Android next week. Burn the Rope: Worlds features 100 all new levels from the original with four different themed “worlds” that include the Jungle, Mechanical, Fantasy and Space worlds. They've even thrown in a new mini-game called Endless Burn which is more like a survival mode. Gameplay in BTR:W is simple. Burn as much rope as possible without letting the flame burn out.





Android Phone, Burn the Rope: Worlds â€" Coming Soon To The Android Market

MetroPCS interested in buying AT&T/T-Mobile assets

. MetroPCS is interested in purchasing spectrum and subscribers from AT&T and T-Mobile, Bloomberg said Friday. Leap Wireless and Dish Network were also approached and Leap may still be interested in making an offer. The deal with MetroPCS would likely amount to less than $4 billion. In August, The Wall Street Journal revealed AT&T had hired Bank of America's Merill Lynch to advise it on selling as much as $8 billion in assets. Later that month, the United States government sued to block the planned merger when the U.S. Justice Department said the deal would “substantially lessen competition” in the U.S. wireless market.

Boy Genius Report, MetroPCS interested in buying AT&T/T-Mobile assets

Google Voice back on the App Store

Earlier this week we reported that the Google Voice app was removed from the App Store due to numerous complaints of the app crashing after customers upgraded to iOS 5. Well, it took a few days, but Google has finally fixed the issue and updated Google Voice for iOS, which is now back on the Apple App Store. So for those of you who have been missing out on Google Voice since updating to iOS 5, you'll be happy to know that the app is back and fully functional again.

Ubergizmo, Google Voice back on the App Store

NTT Docomo F-12C Globetrotter Classic Special Edition Smartphone

You are lucky if you are living in Japan. NTT Docomo will launch the F-12C Globetrotter Classic Special Edition smartphone on October 28th, 2011. Available only 5,000 units, the Android-powered F-12C from Fujitsu features a 3.7-inch (800×480) display, an 8.1-megapixel CMOS camera, mobile wallet service, several pre-installed wallpapers and a Vulcan Fibre rear cover that is made out of the same material as the Trotter Classic travel case.

TechFresh, NTT Docomo F-12C Globetrotter Classic Special Edition Smartphone

Nissan to remain 'patient' with Titan full-size truck

The Nissan Titan is being redesigned for 2014, and if we're to take the Nissan America's chairman at his word, another new one will be in the pipeline after that. Colin Dodge tells Automotive News, "We're going to need two or three cycles to be as professional as the people who have been doing it for 50 or 60 years.". By that, Dodge is referring to, well, Ram, Chevrolet and Ford. Indeed, domestic manufacturers have been far less impacted by the arrival of Japanese full-size pickups than many had speculated. Nissan's Titan was introduced for the 2004 model year, but annual sales topped out at 86,945 in 2005, according to AN.

Autoblog, Nissan to remain 'patient' with Titan full-size truck

Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus for November 13 US Release, 16GB for $399

Samsung has just gone official with the release date for their Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, the followup to their 7-inch model from last holiday season. The new device will sport a dual-core CPU, Android Honeycomb, and other updates that make it a worthy successor to celebrate the one-year anniversary of Samsung's first tablet computer. With pre-orders set to being October 23rd (though some retailers have been accepting them for a few days now), the GTab 7.0 Plus will land on shelves November 13th with the 16GB model retailing or $399.99.

Android Phone, Samsung Announces Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus for November 13 US Release, 16GB for $399

Toshiba Unveils Mobile LCD with 498ppi

Toshiba sets itself up for an impending LCD wars as it unveils a mobile LCD screen that measures 6.1 inches and boasts 2,560 x 1,600 pixel resolution and 498 pixel-per-inch (PPI) density. That PPI spec is one of the highest to date for such a screen, which makes fonts very clear to read, especially for Chinese and Japanese characters. This is also the first direct-view-type screen in the market, with a contrast ratio of 1,000:1, the ability to display 16.7 million colors, and a 176-degree viewing angle (whether in horizontal or vertical).

Gadget.com, Toshiba Unveils Mobile LCD with 498ppi

Crayola Trace & Draw: For iPad-Addicted Children

Kids nowadays find tablets fascinating, although in a disturbing way. Remember the viral video about a baby trying to “swipe” the images of a print magazine, thinking it would work just like the iPad. Apparently, some companies would encourage children to get dangerously close to tablet computers instead of letting them play with toys the way children are supposed to do. Griffin Technology introduces the Crayola Trace & Draw, a shatter-proof iPad 2 case and comes with a free app that allows children to put a sheet of paper over the tablet and trace out images and animations.

Gadget.com, Crayola Trace & Draw: For iPad-Addicted Children

Amazon Now Accepts Old Kindles In Exchange for New Ones

Cash for Kindles. Cash for Kindles. Sell 'em here. Now Kindle owners can trade in their old models and receive credit for a new one, or anything else that Amazon sells. It's kind of like taking your old, read books to the bookstore and trading them in for new ones. Almost.

Any Kindle can be traded, from the white elephant that is the oversized DX to the original Kindle. As with all traditional in trade ins, you won't get much for it. The DX is at the top of the heap, and will fetch you $135 in mint condition.

Gadget Lab, Amazon Now Accepts Old Kindles In Exchange for New Ones

Verizon reports solid Q3; revenue in line with the Street, wireless connections total 107.7M

. Verizon Communications on Friday reported earnings for the third quarter of 2011. Total consolidated operating revenue came in at $27.91 billion, up 5.4% over the third quarter last year and narrowly beating the Street's $27.88 billion estimate. The carrier reported non-GAAP earnings of $0.56 per share, up from $0.55 in the third quarter of 2010. Verizon's wireless business recorded revenue of $15 billion in the quarter, up 6.1% from the same quarter last year, and wireless connections now total 107.7 million. AT&T on Thursday reported that its subscriber count surpassed 100 million for the first time in the third quarter.

Boy Genius Report, Verizon reports solid Q3; revenue in line with the Street, wireless connections total 107.7M

US Army experiments with inception

The movie Inception that starred Leonardo di Caprio was certainly a brain-buster, as it took me a couple of viewings to fully appreciate the length and breadth of the film. Well, it is suggested that inception is nigh impossible in the movie, but what about in real life. Soliders who return home from the battlefield tend to suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD), leading the US Army to work on a solution. In fact, the future might see said combat veteran put on a pair of 3D glasses that display the faces of people whom he trusts, where they fight alongside to get rid of whatever fear or trauma that is bugging them.

Ubergizmo, US Army experiments with inception

Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots For iOS

Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots for iOS provides two modes, the Desperado and Bandito. The Desperado is an enhanced and re-mastered version of the Classic Fruit Ninja game. In the new Bandito mode, players must work through a number of increasingly difficult level. The game also offers several unlockable items such as the Cat Cantina arena, the Firework blade and the Cat's Claw. Fruit Ninja: Puss in Boots for iPhone is now available for $0.99. The HD version for iPad is priced at $1.99.

TechFresh, Fruit Ninja: Puss In Boots For iOS

Microsoft has record Q1, rakes in $17.37 billion in revenue (updated: Skype plans revealed)

Q1 of 2012 (don't ask...) was good to Microsoft. Very good in fact. The company posted a record first quarter revenue of $17.37 billion, a 7-percent increase over the same period last year and slightly higher than the $17.26 billion that was expected. The big hero was Office which accounted for $5.62 billion of that income, though sales of Windows stayed flat and fell somewhat short of expectations. The company's $5.74 billion in net income was also a significant jump of 6-percent over the same time last year.

Engadget, Microsoft has record Q1, rakes in $17.37 billion in revenue (updated: Skype plans revealed)

Red light-runner has ill-advised change of heart

We've all done it before. The light is red, but you're turning right, so you stop and then proceed as soon as traffic clears. But then, just as you've committed, you spot a Crown Victoria, and your mind starts to race. Was there a no turn on red sign back there. Is that a cop? Oh snap, there goes my insurance premiums!
It's not a pretty feeling, but once you're committed, you know it's too late. Well, it's too late for most, but apparently not everyone in Russia agrees. Hit the jump to see video that illustrates what not to do after deciding to turn right on a red light.



Autoblog, Red light-runner has ill-advised change of heart

Deposed Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Lieb accused of financial wrongdoing

When Ernst Lieb (farthest right in the photo) was ousted as CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA earlier in the week, speculation was that he had been fired. While Mercedes has officially remained mum on the topic, a new report from the Financial Times says the cause of his departure was "irregularities in the human resources area," which FT says related to paying a household employee with company money. Apparently, an internal whistleblower busted Lieb, who FT says had already gotten into hot water over his wife's golf membership – which he was billing to the company.

Autoblog, Deposed Mercedes-Benz USA CEO Lieb accused of financial wrongdoing

Motorola Admiral to directly connect with Sprint on October 23rd for $100

We all knew it was coming, it was just a matter of time - that, of course, is the Motorola Admiral that Sprint sure had a difficult time keeping a secret. But no matter now, as the fleet captain is ready to hook you up with the Now Network's CDMA-based Direct Connect service online starting October 23rd (November 13th for all sales channels) for $100 on a two-year commitment and after a $50 mail-in rebate. Summing up the specs: the Admiral features a 1.2GHz CPU, 5MP rear camera with 720p HD video capture, rugged 810G mil-spec design, 3G Mobile Hotspot for up to five devices at the same time, a 3.1-inch VGA display and Android 2.3.

Engadget, Motorola Admiral to directly connect with Sprint on October 23rd for $100

Ford and GM think new vehicle sales will increase in 2012

Auto sales have grown steadily since the U.S. and its auto industry performed a synchronized swan dive. But, unfortunately for automakers, those numbers have risen at a painfully slow pace. The 'slow and steady' trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, but The Detroit News reports that both Ford and General Motors see continued sales increases in 2012. Ford economist Jenny Lin thinks that sales should progress beyond the 12.5 million to 13.5 million units forecasted for 2011. Lin added that a lack of new car sales over the last few years has led to a quickly aging fleet of vehicles on U.S. roads.

Autoblog, Ford and GM think new vehicle sales will increase in 2012

Motorola Droid Bionic to Receive Android 4.0 Update

Now that Ice Cream Sandwich has been revealed to the world, those who recently purchased Android phones are wondering if their device will receive the coveted update. For owners of the Motorola DROID BIONIC the update could do wonders to erase any feelings of abandonment brought about by the Droid RAZR. Moto may have pushed the Bionic to the wayside with the announcement of the RAZR, but both phones should receive Android 4.0. Responding to a user question on Facebook, a Motorola representative confirmed plans to get Ice Cream Sandwich to the Bionic.

Android Phone, Motorola Droid Bionic to Receive Android 4.0 Update

Verizon Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515) Image Found On Samsung's Registration Site

After doing some snooping around Samsung’s Galaxy Nexus signup page, one of our readers found this image of the device with an interesting URL. Once again, we have the Samsung SCH-i515 showing its face, this time linked directly to the Galaxy Nexus image and Verizon, all in the same Samsung URL. Sounds pretty official, right. There have been some rumors floating around (even after all the leaks and hints) that the Galaxy Nexus (Droid Prime?) may not actually arrive on Verizon.

Android Phone, Verizon Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515) Image Found On Samsung's Registration Site

How to start a car with a dead battery without jumper cables

Here's a handy trick: Say you find yourself in the middle of nowhere with a dead battery and no way to roll-start your vehicle. What do you do. If you happen to have enough rope lying around (or belts, for that matter), you can conceivably lift the drive axles, wrap the rope around a tire and pull with all your might with the transmission in gear and the ignition on. The motion should be enough to turn the engine over and start the combustion cycle.
Of course, it's worth noting that the vehicle needs to be properly supported during this whole endeavor, or you could wind up with a runaway hulk in a hurry.

2DayBlog.com, How to start a car with a dead battery without jumper cables

Motorola DROID RAZR Processor Revealed by MotoDev Site

While Motorola didn’t exactly specify the exact 1.2GHz processor powering their newly announced DROID RAZR in yesterday’s announcement, the Motorola’s Developer Network site (Motodev) gave us full specs including the exact dual-core processor being used. As it turns out — the Droid Razr will be housing the same Texas Instruments OMAP4460 processor found in the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and is more powerful than the 4430 found in the Bionic. Although the 4460 is capable of being clocked to 1.5GHz, I’m sure most of us would never even tell the difference.

Android Phone, Motorola DROID RAZR Processor Revealed by MotoDev Site

Google Music Store ‘will have a little twist' Andy Rubin says

. During the AsiaD conference in Hong Kong on Wednesday, Google's Android boss Andy Rubin said his company's upcoming music store “will have a little twist.” Rubin confirmed Google “won't just be selling 99 cent tracks,” which suggests it might take a subscription-based approach, or even offer ad-based free listening as Spotify does. Google Music beta already allows users to store up to 20,000 in the cloud. Reportedly, Google is only close to sealing a deal with EMI snd has not yet signed each of the other major record labels.

Boy Genius Report, Google Music Store ‘will have a little twist' Andy Rubin says

Lytro Light Field Camera available for pre-order

Remember the Lytro Light Field Camera that we covered back in June. Well, for those of you who have been looking forward to “shoot first, focus later” with the camera, we've got some good news for you. It looks like its creator, Ren Ng, has managed to somewhat get the camera ready for its estimated release date of “end of 2011″ because the Lytro Light Field Camera is available for pre-order, as of today. In case you need a refresher course, the Lytro Light Field Camera is a simple camera that changes the way we shoot photographs.

Ubergizmo, Lytro Light Field Camera available for pre-order

Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium

Leica hits back by bringing you the special edition version of its D-Lux 5 compact digital camera, the D-Lux 5 Titanium. Featuring the same performance characteristics and technical features as the original D-Lux 5, the Titanium edition has a silky-smooth, titanium-anodized exterior and comes presented in a special set with a premium grey leather case with shoulder strap. The Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium will go on sale later this month for unannounced price yet.

TechFresh, Leica D-Lux 5 Titanium

Samsung's Galaxy Nexus reportedly built to avoid Apple patent lawsuits

. Samsung specifically designed the Galaxy Nexus to avoid patent lawsuits from Apple, Samsung's mobile chief Shin Jong-kyun told Yonhap News Agency Wednesday. “We will see if it will be 100 percent free” from patent infringement lawsuits, he explained, noting that the current ongoing patent war with Apple is in its fledgling stages. “I think it is just a start and will last for a considerable time,” Shin explained. “I don't think there is much gain. What we are losing is the pride in our brand.

Boy Genius Report, Samsung's Galaxy Nexus reportedly built to avoid Apple patent lawsuits

Nissan releases third installment of Juke-R web build

Work is coming along nicely on the Nissan Juke-R. The automaker has released another video in its series of build clips, and fabricators have begun tweaking the Juke chassis to accept all the drive line, suspension and brake components from the mighty GT-R. This just goes to further enforce one of the great laws of modification: there's nothing a plasma cutter can't fix. The newest video also details the kind of cage work that has gone into making sure the high-horsepower Juke-R can keep its occupants safe in the event of a catastrophic collision.



Autoblog, Nissan releases third installment of Juke-R web build

Pixar's John Lasseter defends CARS 2

Pixar movies have a history of being massive commercial success stories. They seem to mint money, and CARS 2 was no different. The sequel to CARS pulled in $551 million in global box office receipts and vast riches await thanks to a DVD release date that coincides with the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Oh, and did we mention that the CARS franchise has already produced $2 billion in merchandise. Is all that monetary success cause for celebration? We're thinking yes, but at the same time, Pixar has received a great deal of flack for CARS 2.

Autoblog, Pixar's John Lasseter defends CARS 2

New Battlefield 3 multiplayer trailer released

The open beta for Battlefield 3 recently came to an end and we're a week away from the game's official release but that doesn't mean EA and DICE are done with the teasing. They've recently released new trailer for the game showing the multiplayer gameplay taking place across all of the game's multiplayer maps “including the dramatic Damavand Peak.” As usual, the game looks gorgeous and you can expect a lot of bullets flying, massive explosions, and environment destruction. While it's not as fast-paced as the previous multiplayer trailer, you get to enjoy more of the game's sights and sounds this time around.



Ubergizmo, New Battlefield 3 multiplayer trailer released

NextIO Announces the Availability of vNETâ„¢ I/O Maestro

vNET I/O Maestro simplifies server management, lowers CAPEX by up to 40 percent, and reduces OPEX costs up to 60 percentOctober 19, 2011 - NextIO, the pioneer in I/O consolidation and virtualization solutions, today announced the general availability of vNET I/O Maestro, a rack-level appliance that simplifies the deployment and management of complex server I/O by consolidating and virtualizing I/O resources.

Press Release Distribution, NextIO Announces the Availability of vNETâ„¢ I/O Maestro

No second chances – One in three consumers would ditch a company for good after just one below-par experience

Survey of over 2,000 UK consumers reveals companies that deliver just one disappointing customer experience risk losing a third of potential return customersNewcastle, 19th October 2011 - Research from business software and services provider Sage UK has revealed cash-strapped consumers are demanding more for their money from companies in terms customer experience, with nearly one in three Brits saying they would bin a brand for good if it failed to deliver the 'wow' factor first time around.Sage's survey of over 2,000 UK consumers found 47% of respondents believed the current economic conditions had led them to place a higher premium on the o

Press Release Distribution, No second chances â€" One in three consumers would ditch a company for good after just one below-par experience

Google Docs presentation gets redone, wants to power your next keynote

Curiously absent from last year's Google Docs overhaul was any news on the presentation front. That changes today, with Mountain View flipping live a preview of its next-gen slide making tool. After enabling it in settings, you too can experience over 50 new features, including updated collaboration, the ability to animate slides with transitions and a bevy of fresh new themes. And just like Mountain View's other properties, the latest release now comes dressed the company's newfound design ethos.

Engadget, Google Docs presentation gets redone, wants to power your next keynote

First Impressions: Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.0 [with Videos]

It’s tough to only have half of an hour with a device yet try to develop unbreakable opinions. However, with the short time I spent with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, I’ve come to some pretty confident (and personal) conclusions about both the device itself and the brand new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform on which the phone runs. I’ll preface my detailed impressions with my main takeaways:.
















Android Phone, First Impressions: Galaxy Nexus & Android 4.0 [with Videos]

Android Ice Cream Sandwich adds Face Unlock feature

There's no shortage of new features in Ice Cream Sandwich, but one sure to attract a lot of attention is Face Unlock. That, as you can probably surmise, lets you unlock your phone through facial recognition instead of a password - hardly a new idea, but a first for Google.

Engadget, Android Ice Cream Sandwich adds Face Unlock feature

Apple to close retail stores tomorrow during Steve Jobs memorial

. As Apple holds a memorial on Wednesday at its Cupertino, California campus to honor the life of co-Founder Steve Jobs, the company will close its U.S. retail stores for at least an hour. Employees of several Apple Stores were informed of the closures at a private company event or by phone, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. The exact duration of the closures is unknown, however one employee told the paper they could last up to three hours. Apple Store employees noted that closings of this kind typically only happen ahead of product launches.

Boy Genius Report, Apple to close retail stores tomorrow during Steve Jobs memorial

Apple Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates, Blames Excessive Rumors

For the first time in six years, Apple's quarterly earnings missed analyst estimates. Apple's explanation. iPhone sales slowed down as consumers entered a holding pattern in anticipation of Apple's next smartphone release. In an earnings call Tuesday afternoon, Apple blamed rumors for the drop in sales, saying that product speculation “reached extreme highs.”.
Apple reported profits of $28.27 billion this quarter, or $7.05 per share. Analysts predicted that Apple's profit per share would reach $7.31, making this the first “disappointing” quarter in the company's past 64.

Gadget Lab, Apple Misses Q4 Earnings Estimates, Blames Excessive Rumors

Man sings a duet with Siri

Since the introduction of Siri on the iPhone 4S (yes we know it was a standalone app before, but nobody talked about it then), it has spawned a large number of internet memes and viral video clips. Well it's time to add a new one to the list, and this time it's in the form of a song. YouTube singing sensation, Jonathan Mann has recently released a brand new song, with Siri performing the duties of guest vocals. While it isn't extremely catchy or groundbreaking, it is interesting and some of Siri's responses to Jonathan's lyrics will have you in stitches.



Ubergizmo, Man sings a duet with Siri

Intel earnings beat company records: $14.3 billion revenue, $3.7 billion net income

Apple may not have fared as well as expected in its own Q4, but just up the road in Silicon Valley Intel managed to exceed analyst predictions, posting record revenue of $14.3 billion - up $3.2 billion, or 29 percent year-over-year. The company also set new records for microprocessor units shipped, and expects further growth over the next quarter, with notebook computer sales driving $14.7 billion in predicted Q4 revenue.

Engadget, Intel earnings beat company records: $14.3 billion revenue, $3.7 billion net income

Motorola announces the DROID RAZR, slimmest smartphone yet

Well, we got a glimpse of it, and now after numerous leaks Motorola has finally dropped the curtain of the LTE-boasting Motorola DROID RAZR. Although it's the successor of the once hugely famous Motorola RAZR, the only thing it shares with it is the name. For starters, the new DROID RAZR is a looker to behold. It features a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, covered with Gorilla Glass display on a very slim and lightweight Kevlar-infused body, which at it's thinnest is just 7.1mm. This makes it the thinnest smartphone in the world.





GSM Arena, Motorola announces the DROID RAZR, slimmest smartphone yet