BlackBerry Messenger 6 Update Released, Makes BBM Even More Awesome!

Of course, the new BlackBerry Messenger 6 brings a lot to talk about. Basically, the cynosure feature of this release is the ability to integrate with other BlackBerry apps and get things done, or at least simplify them for you. There are a lot of goodies in the update including enhancements, improvements and tons of new features including the ability to use your BBM contacts from within the apps for a variety of purposes. Read on to know more.


Technology Nerd, BlackBerry Messenger 6 Update Released, Makes BBM Even More Awesome!

GoldenEye 007 Reloaded Launch Trailer

We have the launch trailer of GoldenEye 007: Reloaded. The video games will be released on November 1st, 2011 for the Microsoft Xbox 360 and Sony PlayStation 3 consoles.

TechFresh, GoldenEye 007 Reloaded Launch Trailer

ITG xpPhone 2 Windows 8 Smartphone

ITG will launch its second-generation Windows-powered smartphone in 2012. Dubbed as the xpPhone 2, the smartphone features a QWERTY slider keyboard, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom Z530 processor, a 2GB of RAM, up to 112GB of SSD storage and a 4.3-inch display. Measuring 140mm x 73mm x 17.5mm, the ITG xpPhone 2 runs on the Windows 8 operating system. Its battery provides up to 18-hour of talk time or 46 days of standby time. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, ITG xpPhone 2 Windows 8 Smartphone

OnLive announces free games for this Halloween

Stuck at home this Halloween weekend with nothing to do. That's alright because OnLive has got some plans for you. The cloud video game service has announced that it will be giving away five games just for you to celebrate your Halloweekend at home. Starting today, all the way until Monday, you'll be able to play Amnesia: The Dark Descent, F.E.A.R. 3, Metro 2033 and Orcs Must Die for the special price of free.

All you have to do is sign up, install and launch the OnLive app, pick the free game from the Marketplace, Select “Get Game” and 3-Day Rental ($0.00), enter your password and you're good to go.

Ubergizmo, OnLive announces free games for this Halloween

Andy Richter on cross-country Chevy Sonic odyssey for Conan show

Andy Richter is piloting a 2012 Chevrolet Sonic from Burbank, California to New York City as part of a stunt for Conan O'Brien's self-titled late night talk show. It's officially been one year since Team Coco found a home on TBS, and to celebrate, the entire Conan crew is packing up for a special performance at the Beacon Theater in the Big Apple. While the rest of the crew is turning to the miracle of commercial flight for the trip east – including O'Brien himself – Richter is saddling up in the newest compact from Chevrolet for a three-day road trip across the continent. Hilarity is bound to ensue.

Autoblog, Andy Richter on cross-country Chevy Sonic odyssey for Conan show

LightSquared partners with PCTEL on antenna 'fix' for GPS interference issue

It's the problem that won't go away for LightSquared, and one that has prompted a number of different "fixes" and "solutions." The latest, as announced by the LTE wholesaler last month, is an actual hardware fix that overcomes the interference issue affecting high-precision GPS units - the only problem being that all existing and future units will need to be upgraded with said fix.

Engadget, LightSquared partners with PCTEL on antenna 'fix' for GPS interference issue

Nokia to make Windows 8 tablets?

We know that Microsoft has explicitly mentioned that there won't be any Windows Phone 7 tablets; we know that there will be Windows 8 tablets, since the operating system has even been specifically designed for them. Well, it looks like Nokia might be onboard with creating Windows 8 tablets. According to an interview The Verge/This Is My Next recently had with Stephen Elop, Nokia's CEO, he mentioned that Windows 8 could be a big opportunity for the company which basically hinted at Windows 8 tablets, seeing how the OS isn't designed for phones.



Ubergizmo, Nokia to make Windows 8 tablets?

Samsung mobile division breaks records in Q3, total profit falls

Samsung just posted its Q3 results and reported that its consolidated profits were lower compared to the previous quarter. The conglomerates division brought in a total of KRW 41.27 trillion in revenue ($37.3 billion) and KRW 3.44 trillion of profit ($3.11 billion). The sales are up 3% YoY and 5% sequentially, but their net profit is down 23% compared to Q2 of 2010 and 2% sequentially. However, things are much rosier if you focus on the Mobile phone division only.

GSM Arena, Samsung mobile division breaks records in Q3, total profit falls

MYTRAK – Another fitness gadget to motivate us to get off the couch

I'm starting to notice a trend lately… In the last few months, there have been 4 similar $100 fitness gadgets announced. We reviewed the Fitbit (link below in the related posts list), then there was the NewYu, then the Striiv and now the MYTRAK. They all have some type of display that shows your daily activity level (or lack there of). As you walk, workout, etc, the display will change to motivate you to continue. The MYTRAK uses a circular display that starts out Red and changes to Green as you progress.

The Gadgeteer, MYTRAK â€" Another fitness gadget to motivate us to get off the couch

Motorola XOOM 2 Appears in Verizon's Computer System

Verizon and Motorola have yet to make any official statements about a so-called Motorola XOOM 2, but it sure looks like we could be hearing about the new tablet soon. Actually, we should be hearing about two new XOOM models. Both a Motorola MZ609 and Motorola MZ617 have made an appearance in VZW's computer system, the latter of which sporting 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB model designations. This version of the XOOM 2 looks to be the replacement for the original 10.1-inch slate, while the MZ609 will be a smaller “media edition” device featuring either 16GB or 32GB of storage.

Android Phone, Motorola XOOM 2 Appears in Verizon's Computer System

Rotisserie Grill In Aluminum Briefcase for Secret Agents' Cookouts

Carson's portable grill. Try getting on a plane with this, I dare you. Nothing, that's what (as long as somebody remembered to bring the beer). The Carson Portable Rotisserie Grill is just the thing for camping or tailgating.

Gadget Lab, Rotisserie Grill In Aluminum Briefcase for Secret Agents' Cookouts

Kaspersky Lab calls on IT decision makers to participate in a study of IT security risks and challenges

Respondents will receive an instant, personalised report that assesses their IT security risks Abingdon, UK, 28 October 2011 - Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, has joined forces with The Bathwick Group, a strategic research and consulting company, to discover how companies are using IT to respond to changing business needs. Kaspersky Lab invites organisations of all sizes and across all sectors in Western Europe and North America to complete the online 'Be Ready Assessment' questionnaire that will form the basis of the study.

Press Release Distribution, Kaspersky Lab calls on IT decision makers to participate in a study of IT security risks and challenges

HTC Raider with LTE announced in Canada (for Rogers and Bell)

First presented in South Korea (last month), the HTC Raider has now been announced in Canada, too. The Raider is HTC's first LTE smartphone for the Canadian market, and it's going to be available via Rogers and Bell. In fact, Rogers seems to offer the handset as of today, both online and in stores, for $149.99 with a new 3-yr contract agreement.

Unwired View, HTC Raider with LTE announced in Canada (for Rogers and Bell)

A sneak peek at the new Asus Rampage IV Extreme (X79)

Asus' ROG (Republic of Gamers) is set to release Rampage IV Extreme, its flagship motherboard for the upcoming release of Intel's LGA2011 (Sandy Bridge E) processors. The Rampage IV Extreme has the standard red/black color scheme and comes packed with OC features and goodies. The motherboard supports both the LGA-2011 and LGA 1366 CPU coolers by switching out the standard LGA-2011 bracket with a custom Asus bracket, which provides support for LGA-1366 coolers. As you look at the CPU socket, you'll quickly notice the four DDR3 DIMM slots (two per channel) on either side of the socket for a total of eight DDR3 DIMM slots (DDR3-2400 OC).





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LSI set to acquire SandForce in $370 million deal

The maker of those impressive SandForce SSD controllers that we so fondly know now has a new owner. Semiconductors and software company LSI Corporation today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire SandForce, Inc. Under the agreement, LSI will pay approximately $322 million in cash, net of cash assumed, and assume approximately $48 million of unvested stock options and restricted shares held by SandForce employees. LSI's WarpDrive family of products already uses SandForce flash storage processors.

2DayBlog.com, LSI set to acquire SandForce in $370 million deal

Adobe Carousel now available for Mac OS and iOS

Adobe Carousel, Adobe's new photo editing and sharing app that's based off Adobe Lightroom was announced in September, and after more than a month of waiting, the app is finally available to the public. In case you're unfamiliar with Carousel, it is an app that lets users access their entire photo library from their iOS devices or Mac OS computers without having to worry about manual syncing. A lot of times we can take photographs on our various devices and forget to transfer them to our main computers, and sometimes they end up being forgotten. With Carousel, Adobe aims to solve that problem.

Ubergizmo, Adobe Carousel now available for Mac OS and iOS

Microsoft Video Envisions a Touch-Based Future

Just relaxing with a paper-thin tablet and smartphone, at some point in the theoretical future. Image: Microsoft. How do you see yourself living a decade from now. For many of us, it's difficult to picture how technologies will change and evolve in that time span. But for some folks at Microsoft, it's their job to figure out where technology is headed, and how to make it happen. And a recently released video shows just what they envision.

The video, titled Productivity Future Vision, shows us a world much like our own, but cooler. Microsoft sees touchscreens and holographic displays dominating our daily experiences.

Gadget Lab, Microsoft Video Envisions a Touch-Based Future

Audi celebrates 10 million midsize cars

Any way you look at it, ten million is an awfully big number. All the more so when you're talking about luxury sedans, not budget hatchbacks. But that's how many mid-size cars Audi has built to date. The total stretches back to 1972, through four generations of the Audi 80 and four more of its successor nameplate, the A4.

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C Spire's Samsung Galaxy S and Motorola Milestone X finally get updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Today is a great day for you if your carrier of choice is C Spire (formerly known as Cellular South) and your device of choice is either the Samsung Galaxy S or the Motorola Milestone X. See, both these phones have now received updates to Android 2.3 Gingerbread from C Spire. And it was about time, with the next version of Android for phones (Ice Cream Sandwich) already announced. Anyway, now's not the time to be angry. Instead, if you have the Galaxy S, go and install the Kies desktop software and do the update thing.

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digitalhouse, C Spire's Samsung Galaxy S and Motorola Milestone X finally get updated to Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Office of Fair Trading gives thumbs up to Amazon's purchase of The Book Depository

Amazon may have faced stiff opposition to its plans to acquire British online bookseller The Book Depository, but one of those not standing in its path is the Office of Fair Trading. Over protests from the UK Booksellers Association, Publishers Association and Independent Publishers Guild, the OFT approved the purchase, saying that the acquisition would not form a de facto monopoly. While Amazon's market share is "strong" its newest purchase only holds between two- and four-percent - hardly making it a competitor of the internet giant.

Engadget, Office of Fair Trading gives thumbs up to Amazon's purchase of The Book Depository

Deal of the Day - 15.6' Dell Vostro 1540 Core i3 Laptop for $404

Today's LogicBUY Deal is a 10% coupon code on any 15.6" Dell Vostro 1540 laptop.  Get the 15.6" Dell Vostro 1540 Core i3 for $404.10.  Features:  spill resistant keyboard, 1.3MP webcam, built-in microphone, 2x 2W stereo speakers, 1366X768 resolution LED-backlit display with anti-glare, 8X DVD burner, 6-cell battery, gigabit Ethernet, 802.11n WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, HDMI, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 3-in-1 card reader.  2.4GHz Core i3-370M Dual-core with 2GB RAM, 250GB hard drive, and Windows 7 Professional. $449 - 10% coupon =  $404.10 with $8 shipping on most base models. Other deals are available for this model.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - 15.6' Dell Vostro 1540 Core i3 Laptop for $404

Rotor Concept HPQ-1 quadcopter eyes-on (video)

We're here at the PhotoPlus show in New York, and as usual, the stranger products are being showcased on the outskirts of the show. A company called Rotor Concept out of Southern California was showing off the HPQ-1, a quadcopter designed to lug around your digital camera.The copter itself is surprisingly quiet and steady, the latter of which is no doubt helped out by the presence of four propellers and advanced stabilization system (put the controller down and it will automatically hold its position).










Engadget, Rotor Concept HPQ-1 quadcopter eyes-on (video)

China behind US satellite attack?

It seems as though hackers were the ones behind the attack on two of Uncle Sam's satellites in 2007 and 2008, and they seem to hail from China – at least that is what a report which will be released next month from a congressional commission mentions. Apparently, the hackers managed to obtain access to the satellites via a ground station in Norway. These satellites' primary duty would be for climate and terrain monitoring.

Ubergizmo, China behind US satellite attack?

Citroen claims seventh WRC title on back of Loeb win in Spain

If there was ever any doubt, let it now be put to rest, as Citroën has claimed its seventh Manufacturers' Title – its fourth in a row – in the World Rally Championship. The results were sealed when multiple champion Sebastien Loeb and his co-driver Daniel Elena won this past weekend's Rally of Spain. The victory ensured that the Citroën World Rally Team could not be caught by Ford, even though there is still one round to go before the 13-rally calendar draws to a close in Wales next month. Although the Manufacturers' Title is all tied up, however, the Drivers' Title is still in contention.

Autoblog, Citroen claims seventh WRC title on back of Loeb win in Spain

LED by LITE keeps you visible at night

Getting about on a bicycle can be one of the more liberating modes of transport, although some might say that it can get rather dangerous as well. After all, during the evenings or at night, a car or other vehicle might just knock you down simply because they failed to see your presence. LED by LITE might help you out here though, where four strips of silicone-encased LED bulbs will see a couple of those mounted on your bicycle's front forks, with the remaining two that sport red bulbs end up on the seat stays. Since all four strips are waterproof, you need not worry about rain and the elements.

Ubergizmo, LED by LITE keeps you visible at night

LSI acquires SandForce for $370 million, looks to step up its SSD game

SandForce has been behind many an SSD in its day, but it looks like it's finally about to settle down, and get hitched. Yesterday, LSI announced plans to acquire the flash storage company, as part of a $370 million agreement. The deal brings SandForce's processors and energy efficient DuraClass technology under LSI's roof, giving the semiconductor designer some new flash firepower and an extra boost into a burgeoning market. Tangible results, of course, remain to be seen, though it's certainly not the first time these two have danced.

Engadget, LSI acquires SandForce for $370 million, looks to step up its SSD game

Google Voice Search recognizes thick accents in challenging conditions

The folks over at Google Australia were wondering how come not many people in the country were using its Google Voice Search app despite it being able to understand Australian accents. So in order to prove a point, they decided to visit the South Australian desert, set up a long distance voice search - 50 meters to be exact, and put Google Voice Search to the test. And if being able to recognize thick accents over a long distance wasn't impressive enough, another Google team went to the Great Barrier Reef there to test Google Voice Search underwater.





Ubergizmo, Google Voice Search recognizes thick accents in challenging conditions

Vibroy Portable Vibration Speaker For iPod And MP3 Player

The Vibroy is a unique pocket-sized gadget that is able to turn just about everyday objects into speakers. The portable vibration speaker comes equipped with a “magic sticker” that will easily stick onto just about any surface including an empty box, an empty food container, a chair, or a coffee cup. The Vibroy portable vibration speaker is compatible with any gadget that uses a 3.5mm headphone jack such as iPhone, iPad, iPod and MP3 players. $29.99 is all you need to bring home this fancy gadget.

TechFresh, Vibroy Portable Vibration Speaker For iPod And MP3 Player

Google Music Landing Page Confirms Plans To Offer MP3 Purchases In The Android Market

If you needed proof that Google is gearing up to launch their own “music store” look no further than this mobile landing page for music.google.com. You can see a few links leading users to either more info on Google Music or the Android Market where they can “shop” for music, directly from their device. Funny, Google never mentioned selling MP3′s in the Android Market before, right. Current rumors are pointing towards Google announcing the availability of music purchases in the coming weeks but with the possibility of an M. Night Shmayahalalahan twist.

Android Phone, Google Music Landing Page Confirms Plans To Offer MP3 Purchases In The Android Market

Nikon Coolpix L21 8MP Digital Camera For Only $79

Here's another hot deal from Amazon, they're offering you this Nikon Coolpix L21 for only $79 (normal price $179.95), meaning you could save up to $100.95. This compact camera features an 8.0-megapixel image sensor, a 3.6x optical zoom lens, a 2.5-inch 230k-dot TFT LCD display, an SD/SDHC card slot and can capture 640 x 480 video at 30fps.

TechFresh, Nikon Coolpix L21 8MP Digital Camera For Only $79

Sony limits PS Vita game save options, memory card definitely not optional

We say proprietary and you think, Sony. Isn't that how it usually goes. For the electronic giant's latest reVitalized foray into portable gaming, the same old custom solution is in tow - now, with limited storage options. According to a report on Kotaku Japan, games made for the handheld will either save your progress to its SD card-like external storage or to the cartridge itself, as SCEI's not offering users any option for overlap or preference. Thinking you might save a few bucks and skip out on the external memory altogether? Well, my frugal gaming friends, think again.

Engadget, Sony limits PS Vita game save options, memory card definitely not optional

2013 Audi A4, S4 and A4 Allroad Quattro fully revealed (video)

The Audi A4 has been the German automaker's best-selling model for 39 years running with over 10 million individual examples sold, so any sort of major update to the machine is a big deal in Ingolstadt. For the 2013 model year, Audi has bestowed its A4 with revised sheetmetal and powertrains in order to keep it at the forefront of the entry-level luxury car arena. which is especially important with a new BMW 3 Series on its way. A quick glance may not be enough to take in all the visual changes to the latest A4, but a closer look reveals that there are revisions to nearly every surface, including the front fascia, bumpers and hood.






Autoblog, 2013 Audi A4, S4 and A4 Allroad Quattro fully revealed (video)

Adidas miCoach Speed_Cell measures your dunking prowess and serving skills

When it comes to sports gadgets, runners seem to get all the good stuff: the Nike+, the Motoactv and even the FitBit. For all the footballers, basketball players and aspiring tennis stars out there, Adidas is spreading the love with the introduction of its miCoach Speed_Cell - a $69.99 device that measures motion and performance in every direction whether you're into tackling, serving or shooting. The gadget fits on the bottom side of compatible shoes to capture seven hours of stats including average and max speed, number of sprints, distance at high intensity levels, steps and strides. The coolest part.

Engadget, Adidas miCoach Speed_Cell measures your dunking prowess and serving skills

2012 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain recalled over tire pressure monitors

General Motors is recalling nearly 34,000 2012 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain crossovers over improperly calibrated tire pressure monitoring sensors. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the monitors are required to be calibrated to illuminate a warning light any time a tire is inflated to 25 percent above the recommended level. The sensors in 2012 Equinox and Terrain models may not illuminate until the tire is much further above that threshold. NHTSA says that improperly inflated tires could lead to an accident due to premature wear and excess heat.


Autoblog, 2012 Chevy Equinox, GMC Terrain recalled over tire pressure monitors

Nokia inadvertently leaks a new S40 QWERTY phone

We're just a few hours away from the Nokia World keynote and while preparing for the event Nokia just let one of their unannounced handsets out in plain sight. The device has a QWERTY keypad and seems to be based on the S40 6th Edition platform. It will have a touchscreen and be part of Nokia's Touch and Type range of handsets, except this one will be the first to have a QWERTY keypad.
Only thing else we know for now is that it will have Wi-Fi and 3G and that red and black will be two of the color options.


GSM Arena, Nokia inadvertently leaks a new S40 QWERTY phone