Sony VAIO VPCEH12FX/LC 15.5-inch Laptop

LogicBuy has launched the Sony VAIO VPCEH12FX/LC 15.5-inch laptop. Powered by a 2.1GHz Intel Core i3-2310M dual core processor, the notebook features a 15.5-inch HD display, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard disk drive, a DVD burner, an Intel HD graphics, and the Microsoft Windows 7 Home 64 OS. Additional specs include four USB 2.0 ports, an HDMI output, a media card reader, and 802.11n Wi-Fi. The Sony VAIO VPCEH12FX/LC 15.5-inch laptop retails for $529.99 with Free shipping.

TechFresh, Sony VAIO VPCEH12FX/LC 15.5-inch Laptop

Apple continues to investigate remaining issues in iOS 5.0.1

It has just been a day since Apple released the iOS 5.0.1 update, which among other things, was chiefly aimed at solving the battery life bug in iOS 5 that Apple acknowledged last week. However, even though a majority of the users are reporting an improvement in battery life (while some saying they never had any issues to begin with) there are a certain number of users who are still complaining about poor battery life post-update. When AllThingsD wrote about this issue, Apple responded to them with the following statement.

GSM Arena, Apple continues to investigate remaining issues in iOS 5.0.1

IBM and Samsung to fight over patent leadership in the U.S.

We tend to be amazed by the number of patents that are being acquired by young companies, such as Google, in an effort to protect themselves from lawsuits and the bullying of older corporations. As much as those old businesses claim that their patents are used to protect their intellectual property and innovative spirit, it is often overlooked that patents have become a huge business across the planet.

2DayBlog.com, IBM and Samsung to fight over patent leadership in the U.S.

Adobe product manager fingers Apple for death of Flash Player for mobile

Adobe's battles with Apple haven't exactly been a secret over the past couple of years, but the death of Flash Player for mobile has once again brought that drama to the fore. Mike Chambers, a lead product manager for Flash, took to his personal site today to shed some light on Adobe's rapid descent, pointing the finger squarely at Apple's refusal to adopt the player in its mobile OS. He had this to say:.

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Google Music event scheduled for next week

Google Music has been in its beta stages for quite some time now, and it looks like the cloud music service is done with the testing phase and is about to officially go live. Google has just sent out some invites for an event that will be taking place next Wednesday, November 16th, 2pm PST. While the invitation didn't specifically mention “Google Music”, the invitation does have the heading “These go to eleven.” which is an obvious reference to the popular mockumentary, This Is Spinal Tap, about a fictional rock band.

Ubergizmo, Google Music event scheduled for next week

iPhone 4S Now Available Unlocked and Contract-Free

The iPhone 4S features Siri, a virtual voice-activated assistant not available on other iOS devices. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com. If you've been craving an iPhone 4S, but you travel a lot, or don't want to be tied down by two-year data plan, you can grab your very own unlocked, contract-free model starting today.
One caveat, however: The unlocked model is only available on GSM networks, such as AT&T or global providers, not on CDMA networks like Verizon or Sprint.


Gadget Lab, iPhone 4S Now Available Unlocked and Contract-Free

Motorola Droid RAZR hits Verizon stores, iFixit labs

It's become a rite of passage for any major smartphone - a few hours under the knife (read: dozuki saw!), for the good 'ol iFixit teardown. Today's victim is the Motorola Droid RAZR, which happened to hit Verizon stores around the time it arrived at the iFixit labs - so, yes, you can go pick one up today and do this yourself at home, at your own risk and $299 expense, of course.

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Apple Wants to Patent “Hold and Swipe” Gesture

Apple continues to churn out patent applications after the death of Steve Jobs and this one has been labeled as “absurd” by several tech blogs. The company is proposing to own a patent entitled “hold and swipe,” a gesture that is supposed to be applied on tablets and other media devices. The patent involves touching down on the display, on or off a specific object, wait a bit, and move the finger in whatever direction. Move it to the left, for instance, and the object goes with it.

Unfortunately for Apple, this gesture is nothing new as this has been done in games and apps.

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gadgeter, Apple Wants to Patent “Hold and Swipe” Gesture

Editorial: the problem with bad product names and what we can learn from it

In the meaningless category are things like the MSI GT683DXR or ASUS XU6280, one of which I just made up. Some meaningless names can also be good in their simplicity - like the Nokia N9 or Nikon D3S - but they are still basically nothing more than differentiators. This is an acceptable option.

The names aren't just bad - they're noise.

In the bad category are the majority of smartphones released in the past few years. Rezound. Rhyme. Vivid. Epic. Sensation. Thrill. Skyrocket. Conquer. Triumph. Enlighten. Infuse. Prevail. Arrive. Can you name the company behind each phone? And those are just a few examples from this year.



Engadget, Editorial: the problem with bad product names and what we can learn from it

Verzo Kinzo hits store shelves at last

Android-powered devices are dime a dozen, and they are churned out like nobody's business, I might add. Well, Verzo, definitely one of the lesser known smartphone companies out there, have just announced that their Kinzo handset is ready to rock and roll. I admit, the design is nothing out of the ordinary, and since it measures 12.3mm in terms of thickness, this is definitely not going to be the sexiest phone out there. Looks aside though, how will it fare in terms of hardware specifications.

Ubergizmo, Verzo Kinzo hits store shelves at last

Tesla offers futuristic car dashboard

The screen from Tesla might seem to be a large tablet device at first glance, where it is housed between the driver and front passenger. Apart from showing you important information, it will also boast an integrated music player, a navigation system, hands-free calling, a rear-view camera, climate controls, as well as other bells and whistles that you would definitely be thrilled to have.

Ubergizmo, Tesla offers futuristic car dashboard

Collaboration Yields Timbuk2 Mission Cycling Wallet

Brewed as a collaboration between two San Fran neighbors—Timbuk2, a company founded to produce sturdy, stylin' bike messenger bags and accessories, and Mission Cycling, a “neighborhood-based cycling club that aims to bring people together through the shared experience of cycling”—comes the Mission Cycling Wallet. It's been designed to do double-duty. On one side, it features several cascading slash pockets to hold ID, credit cards, cash and other wallet-type items. On the other side is a transparent plastic window that gives full view and access to your smartphone's touchscreen.

The Gadgeteer, Collaboration Yields Timbuk2 Mission Cycling Wallet

But you can't get the Romania out of Nokia

Local news outlets are reporting that Nokia is in trouble with the Romanian government over unpaid debts amounting to $10 million. The outstanding sum supposedly relates to customs bills racked up by trucks removing Nokia's equipment from its abandoned Cluj factory.

Engadget, But you can't get the Romania out of Nokia

Tablet pricing to drop in 2012, eReader shipments to grow 31.4%

. End user pricing on media tablets is set to drop substantially in 2012 as competition further increases among vendors. A new report from analyst James Wang of DigiTimes on Thursday suggests that the average price of 10-inch tablets will drop to between $299 and $399 next year, and 7-inch models will average between $199 and $249. Wang further speculations that Amazon may lower the end user cost of its Kindle Fire tablet to $149 in order to maintain its pricing advantage. Regarding eReaders, the analyst sees shipment volume growing 31.4% in 2012 to 28.9 million units, and he believes the U.S.

Boy Genius Report, Tablet pricing to drop in 2012, eReader shipments to grow 31.4%

ARM Mali-T658 10X Faster than Today's ARM Mali 400MP GPU

GPU launch season is open. NVIDIA has just revealed its Tegra 3 system on a chip (SoC), which comes equipped with a graphics processor that is theoretically 3X faster than Tegra 2. Today, ARM announces its Mali-T658 GPU, a new design that ARM says is 10X faster than today's ARM Mali 400MP which can be found in the original Samsung Galaxy S2 Exynos chip. To give you a rough idea of how fast Mali 400MP is, it just about as fast as Tegra 2 in GLBenchmark 2.0 Pro, and it is much faster than Tegra 2 in the Nenamark 2 benchmark (see my GS2 review). So, multiply that by 10 and this is… really fast.

Ubergizmo, ARM Mali-T658 10X Faster than Today's ARM Mali 400MP GPU

Packard Bell trims the fat on PB oneTwo all-in-one desktop PC line

Don't look now, UKers - but you've got yet another option in the burgeoning world of all-in-one PCs. Thrilling, we know. Packard Bell has just issued the revamped PB oneTwo, an all-in-one PC line that may very well end up referred to as "PB 12" in your domicile. Nomenclature aside, this freshened up device is a full 65 percent slimmer than the one your mate purchased two years ago, giving you 65 percent more reason to brag about it once you've taken delivery.

Engadget, Packard Bell trims the fat on PB oneTwo all-in-one desktop PC line

Sprint Express is an Android-powered QWERTY candybar, out on November 18 for $19.99

If your carrier of choice is Sprint and you were thinking of getting an Android-powered smartphone that comes in a candybar form factor but also has a full physical QWERTY keyboard, it's not like you haven't had plenty of options this year. The Motorola XPRT, Titanium, and Admiral, as well as the Samsung Replenish come to mind. But what if you'd like your QWERTY candybar to be low-end and Sprint-branded. Well, then here's something for you.
Sprint is getting ready to release its fifth Android-powered QWERTY candybar this year, and it's called the Express from Sprint.

Unwired View, Sprint Express is an Android-powered QWERTY candybar, out on November 18 for $19.99

Google wants Chrome OS on desktops; manufacturers disagree

It looks like Google isn't satisfied with only having its Chrome OS on netbooks aka Chromebooks. Google's CEO, Eric Schmidt, recently shared in Taiwan to PC manufacturers about the benefits of having Chrome OS-powered desktops. However, it looks like PC manufacturers aren't buying the idea and are rather pessimistic about selling Chrome-powered desktops - despite Chrome OS' features such as fast boot up time, no viruses, and no costs. This pessimism apparently stems from the lack of demand for Chromebooks; if nobody was going to buy netbooks with Chrome OS, why would people buy desktops with Chrome OS.

Ubergizmo, Google wants Chrome OS on desktops; manufacturers disagree

AT&T still home to majority of U.S. iPhone owners, report says

. Verizon Wireless and Sprint have yet to knock AT&T off of its throne as the most prominent iPhone carrier in the United States. According to new data from Localytics, 56% of iPhone 4S owners are on AT&T, 32% are Verizon Wireless subscribers and just 12% are on Sprint. “Looking at the iPhone 4 distribution as a comparison, Sprint seems to have eroded more of Verizon's market share than AT&T's - of the previous generation handset, 60% are on AT&T versus 40% on Verizon,” Localytics explained in its report. The firm noted that AT&T's share is larger because it has an existing base of iPhone users.

Boy Genius Report, AT&T still home to majority of U.S. iPhone owners, report says

MegaPhone iPhone speaker dock doesn't use electricity

Sometimes the simplest solutions can be just as effective are more complicated ones, like in the case of en&is' MegaPhone. This speaker dock for the iPhone amplifies the audio coming out of your iOS device without using any electricity. It's built in a shape that's similar to a gramophone, with a small opening for you to place your iPhone in (speakers facing downwards) - and that's it. There's no 30-pin connector for you to charge your device; but frankly, who needs electricity when you've got nature (science?) to get the job done.

Ubergizmo, MegaPhone iPhone speaker dock doesn't use electricity

Kindle Fire said to have caused iPad purchases to be put on hold (Survey)

Amazon's Kindle Fire was originally touted to be an iPad killer, or at the very least give Apple a run for their money. With its $199 price point it's starting to look like that is the case, and a recent survey from RBC Capital Markets and ChangeWave Research are now claiming that thanks to the Amazon Kindle Fire, potential iPad buyers are putting their purchases on hold. According to the survey, 26% of those that were interviewed that already pre-ordered the Kindle Fire, or were very likely to purchase the tablet, have said that they have put their plans to purchase an iPad on indefinite hold.

Ubergizmo, Kindle Fire said to have caused iPad purchases to be put on hold (Survey)

Nokia HumanForm phone is one beautiful phone [Concept]

Remember the flexible Nokia concept phone that was shown off at Nokia World earlier this year. Well, it looks like that wasn't the only bendy phone that Nokia had in mind. The creative folks over at the Nokia Research Lab have something even more ambitious than the bendy device but unfortunately it's still just a concept phone without a working prototype. Called the Nokia HumanForm, this oddly-shaped device defies almost all the rules of what makes a phone. Forget about a dedicated screen, physical buttons or even a conventional design. The Nokia HumanForm is designed to change the way we use phones.



Ubergizmo, Nokia HumanForm phone is one beautiful phone [Concept]

Vooma Peel PG92 Gives Dual SIM Powers to iPhone 4

We have seen iPhone cases with different benefits to the iconic device. Some provide rugged protection, others provide added functionalities, and one new iPhone case could make your smartphone carry two SIM cards: one in the smartphone, another inside the case itself. The Vooma Peel PG92, along with a downloaded Vooma app, works with your jailbroken iPhone 4 and 4S. It enables users to control the phone inside the case to make calls using its embedded SIM card, unlocking the phone in the process .

Gadget.com, Vooma Peel PG92 Gives Dual SIM Powers to iPhone 4

WildTangent now available on all Android devices

Remember the Android games rental service, WildTangent, which launched on T-Mobile last month. Well if you were a non-T-Mobile customer and felt like you were missing out, we've got good news for you. Today, WildTangent announced that its games rental service is now available for all Android devices worldwide. Yes, this finally means that folks who aren't in the US and aren't on T-Mobile will be able to enjoy the service. In case you need a refresher course, WildTangent basically allows people to rent Android games for a small daily fee.

Ubergizmo, WildTangent now available on all Android devices

HP Slate 2 prototype unboxed

Last week HP announced its business-centric Windows 7-powered tablet, the HP Slate 2. In addition to announcing it, they also gave a sneak preview of what it would be like to buy it through an unboxing video. While the video shows a prototype version of the tablet (some features such as the protective case are missing), it's basically what you're going to get when you purchase the HP Slate 2. There aren't a whole lot of extras you get with the tablet, but the stand/dock is a nice touch, allowing you to prop your tablet up for when you're working or watching movies.



Ubergizmo, HP Slate 2 prototype unboxed

Fido Releases LG Gossip Pro

Fido Canada has released the LG Gossip Pro, which is actually a re-branded version of the Optimus Pro. The network carrier sells this Android smartphone for $40 with a new 2-year contract agreement, or $250 without any contract. For your info, the LG Gossip Pro is powered by the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and provides a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a full QWERTY keyboard, an 800MHz processor and a 3MP digital camera. The handset also supports HSDPA, Wi-Fi and GPS navigation.

TechFresh, Fido Releases LG Gossip Pro

Jailbreakers unearth hidden panorama mode in iOS 5 camera app

Somewhere deep within the bowels of iOS 5 lurks a panoramic camera function, and hacker Conrad Kramer has unlocked it. The trick, according to Kramer (AKA Conradev), is to set the “EnableFirebreak” key to “Yes” within an iOS preference file. Alternatively, you could just grab fellow hacker Grant Paul's Firebreak tweak, which just hit the Cydia storefront this morning. Once installed on your jailbroken phone, Firebreak will allow you to take full panoramic shots directly from the iOS interface, as pictured above in Paul's screenshot.

2DayBlog.com, Jailbreakers unearth hidden panorama mode in iOS 5 camera app

Watch this image disappear before your very eyes

Take a good look at this image. In fact, stare at it, dead center. There's no trick to it; just look straight ahead, relax, and watch as something you know is there vanishes into nothingness. Got it? Good. Here's how it works.

What you just experienced is what's known as Troxler's Fading, which simply holds that when you stare at a fixed point for long enough, everything in your peripheral vision eventually disappears. That's why our eyes are constantly, imperceptibly moving.

2DayBlog.com, Watch this image disappear before your very eyes

Consumer Reports finds iPhone 4S to have worthwhile antennas, says newer iPhone 4 is still problematic

Consumer Reports recommends the iPhone 4S.” It's only half a dozen words, but to the engineers (and marketers) at Apple, it spells “relief.” After being profusely impacted by Consumer Reports' decision to recommend against buying the iPhone 4 due to those Antennagate issues, the entity has allowed all in Cupertino to breathe a sigh of relief by effectively declaring the reception issue dead on the newest edition. To quote:.

2DayBlog.com, Consumer Reports finds iPhone 4S to have worthwhile antennas, says newer iPhone 4 is still problematic

Biscotti TV phone hands-on

The tiny Biscotti TV phone would be pretty easy to miss in most home theater setups. It is, in fact, roughly the shape and size of its namesake Italian cookie. Honestly, it'd be pretty easy to miss even if you were holding it - the video calling TV attachment probably weighs less than its baked good doppelganger. The idea is to stick this sliver of glossy black plastic on top of your TV and make video VoIP calls using its integrated HD webcam and 802.11n radio. Your counterpart is then displayed, super-sized, on your big screen. Around the back of the device are the three ports: HDMI in, HDMI out and power.






Engadget, Biscotti TV phone hands-on

TeleNav Auto 2.0 introduces a new level of in-vehicle connectivity

TeleNav has just announced a new version of its automotive navigation platform - TeleNav Auto 2.0, which provides a whole new level of in-vehicle connectivity and tight integration to the phone, cloud and car. TeleNav Auto 2.0 is aimed at providing a connected driving experience by making it easy to send information from phones directly to their cars as well making that information easily available and hands-free, to users who are driving. TeleNav basically aims to make driving a whole unique experience.

Ubergizmo, TeleNav Auto 2.0 introduces a new level of in-vehicle connectivity

iOS 5 now on nearly 40% of iPhones, study finds

. Following the highly anticipated launch of Apple's latest major iOS revision, iOS 5, Chitika Insights found that the new build accounted for 20% of iOS traffic within just five days. Now, as we approach the one-month mark since iOS 5 was released, the new OS can be found on more than 38% of iPhones, 30% of iPads and 12% of iPod touch devices. Using impressions served by its mobile ad network as a guide, the firm analyzed traffic between October 22nd and October 28th to determine how widely iOS 5 had been adopted across Apple's various iOS devices.

Boy Genius Report, iOS 5 now on nearly 40% of iPhones, study finds

Marchon Rogue 3D glasses set for big debut

If you want to look all stylish the next time you wear a pair of 3D glasses at the cinema, then you might want to check out what Marchon has on offer – their latest model to rain down would be the Rogue 3D glasses, debuting at the world premiere of the movie, Immortals. Gotta love the trailer of that movie, where letting loose three arrows results in a quartet of arrows after that, but enough about mistakes in movies for the moment.

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Is this Long List of Words Really a Bunch of HTC Code Names?

Before a marketing department can slap a name and final spin on an upcoming product, it journeys through a long design and development period. As model numbers consisting of string of seemingly random characters can be hard to follow, the teams working behind the scenes often assign easy to remember code names. This accounts for the origin of Android's dessert designations. It has also given us names such as Bliss, Holiday, Runnymede, and Vigor. All of these went on to become HTC smartphones under different names.

Android Phone, Is this Long List of Words Really a Bunch of HTC Code Names?

Nissan unveils new NV3500 HD passenger van

Used to be if you wanted a proper full-size van, you were looking at something made in Detroit. But just as the Japanese have taken on the full-size pickup market, so are they going after the big van segment. That currently falls to Nissan and its NV range, and the Japanese automaker is showing no signs of relenting. After preparing the smaller NV for duty as New York City's future taxi of choice, Nissan has now launched an even bigger version of the van.

Autoblog, Nissan unveils new NV3500 HD passenger van

Acer Iconia Tab A200 goes through the FCC, may have a 10-inch screen

A few days ago we first heard about the upcoming Acer Iconia Tab A200. This tablet then got its Bluetooth certification, and was even featured in a blurry picture. And that was it. Today we have some more information, even if we're still missing most of the details.
The Iconia Tab A200 has passed through the FCC's labs and it looks set to achieve all possible certifications in a very short period of time – which may mean it's going to launch soon.

The only details about the tablet that the FCC let slip have to do with its measurements.

Unwired View, Acer Iconia Tab A200 goes through the FCC, may have a 10-inch screen

American driver Alexander Rossi racing his way into F1

Formula 1 may be coming to America – with two races within the next two years, no less – but it's been a long time since an American has taken on Formula One. Scott Speed was the last standard-bearer The U.S. had in the series, but after showing early promise with Formula Renault 2000 titles in Europe, he failed to shine in his seat with Scuderia Toro Rosso, ultimately moving back Stateside to NASCAR. Mario Andretti and Phil Hill both took the trophy home for America, but those titles were decades ago. What America needs now is a new talent to waive the Stars and Stripes at the grand prix circuits of the world.

Autoblog, American driver Alexander Rossi racing his way into F1

TomTom GO 1050 World Hits China

Key features: 5" screen; Easy click magnetic mount; Intuitive design with 5.0″ Fluid Touch screen; Voice control; Bluetooth hands-free calling; Maps of 50 countries across Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, US & Canada; Lifetime Map.


Trendy Gadget, TomTom GO 1050 World Hits China

Canonical gets a little more precise about what's in store for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Look, codenames are all fine and dandy, but we want the meat - we want to know exactly what Precise Pangolin has in store. Specifics are still a little hard to come by, but there were some tidbits out of the Ubuntu Developer Summit. For one, Canonical has decided to bump the size of the ISO from 700MB to 750MB. That might not seem like a huge deal, but it means CDs are out and thumb drives or DVDs are in for installs. The company is also considering using Ubuntu One accounts for logging into the desktop, allowing you to quickly sync your settings and files on any Ubuntu machine - not unlike Google's Chrome OS.

Engadget, Canonical gets a little more precise about what's in store for Ubuntu 12.04 LTS

Fujitsu's 10.51 petaflop K supercomputer is fastest in the world

Fujitsu, sweaty palmed from the construction of the K supercomputer, swore the colossal machine would manage a speed of ten petaflops by the year 2012. The effort has paid off handsomely: the hangar-sized machine has a top speed of 10.51. If you wanted to duplicate that setup at home, you'd only need 864 racks, 88,128 processors and enough cash in your back pocket to front an annual electricity bill of $10 million a year. The company will be spilling all at November's SC11 conference in Seattle, where the K will cement its position as the fastest computer in the world.

2DayBlog.com, Fujitsu's 10.51 petaflop K supercomputer is fastest in the world

iHome goes retro futurist with new iP4 boombox speaker dock

We've seen a number of companies put a modern spin on the venerable boombox, but nothing quite like this new iP4 speaker dock from iHome. While it's unmistakingly a boombox, it looks more like a circa-1980s attempt to create a futuristic boombox than simply a modern boombox — an unused prop from Back to the Future II, perhaps. It is decidedly modern when it comes to features, however, including a dock for your iPhone or iPod, an auxiliary input for your other devices, and a tiny remote.

2DayBlog.com, iHome goes retro futurist with new iP4 boombox speaker dock