Jenson Interceptor FF and Ferrari FF take to the slopes of St. Moritz

The Jensen Interceptor FF and the Ferrari FF share two letters, but the commonality extends far beyond a nameplate. Both cars are exotic GTs, both have rather unusual roof profiles and 2+2 seating, both are pioneers in all-wheel drive. and both would be fantastic for a trip through the Swiss alps. To put that last bit to the test, Classic Driver took the pair up to St. Moritz, and brought along a video crew to document the encounter.



Autoblog, Jenson Interceptor FF and Ferrari FF take to the slopes of St. Moritz

One-day deal: Phillips Android Media Player for $89.99

. WiFi-only Android-powered devices are not as popular – our smartphones can do everything these gadgets feature, and more. But if you are looking for a portable media player, this deal might spark your interest. Woot deal of the day features A Phillips Android media player (SA3CNT08K) for the low price of $90 (goes for about $140 on Amazon).
It is not the device of your dreams, but it could get the job done for certain users.

Android Phone, One-day deal: Phillips Android Media Player for $89.99

The Xyboards go global

The horribly-named Motorola Xyboard will very soon receive an OTA that will add some very useful features.  Users of both the 8.2 and 10.1 inch tablets can soon enjoy improved browser performance, maintenance of a data connection when switching between WiFi and 3G/LTE, and stylus enhancements for the 10.1 inch version. But the new capability to roam internationally using a GSM connection is by far the biggest highlight of the news released by Verizon, itself. You do get some bloatware, in the form of The Daily app, unfortunately.

Android Phone, The Xyboards go global

Amazon Offers Verizon Motorola Droid 4 For Just $99.99

Here's another hot deal from Amazon Wireless, they offer you this new Verizon Motorola Droid 4 for just $99.99 with a new two-year contract ($199.99 over at Verizon). This LTE smartphone sports a 4.0-inch qHD Gorilla Glass touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, an 8MP rear-facing camera with 1080p Full HD video recording and runs on Android 2.3 OS.

TechFresh, Amazon Offers Verizon Motorola Droid 4 For Just $99.99

Unlocked white Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available for $659.50

The white Samsung Galaxy Nexus that's supposed to go on sale in the UK this coming Monday appears to already be available in the US. Though if you were thinking about getting it in subsidized form from Verizon, you'll be disappointed. Negri Electronics is the retailer where you can find the white Galaxy Nexus, but it's an unlocked international model (i9250). However, because this SKU has pentaband 3G/HSPA, it will work on both AT&T and T-Mobile with HSPA+ connectivity (because it's not an LTE device, it can't connect to AT&T's 4G LTE network, but will work just fine on that carrier's HSPA 4G network).

Unwired View, Unlocked white Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available for $659.50

Video game sales plummet in January, Xbox leads consoles for sixth straight month

. Sales of video game hardware and software in the United States plummeted last month according to new data from market research firm The NPD Group. The firm's January figures suggest that sales of video game hardware fell 38% to $199.5 million, down from $324 million in January 2011. Video game software sales slid 38% as well in January, falling to $355.9 million, and sales of accessories in the U.S. dropped 18% year-on-year to $195.2 million. Total industry sales were down 34% to $750.6 million.

Boy Genius Report, Video game sales plummet in January, Xbox leads consoles for sixth straight month

2012 Toyota Prius C (video)

Baby Of The Family Will Play A Big Role. Toyota's new 2012 Prius C doesn't look like a math problem, but that's what it is. Hidden behind its attractive hatchback body and Toyota Synergy Drive hybrid powertrain, the Prius C is just a bunch of numbers. Numbers like the car's miles per gallon rating, its MSRP, how many can be produced and how many Toyota hopes to sell.










Autoblog, 2012 Toyota Prius C (video)

Ice Cream Sandwich may hit Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note on March 1st

. An Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note is slated for a March 1st release, according to mobile industry insider Eldar Murtazin. Murtazin posted a tweet claiming the official update would roll out next month, though availability will vary depending on country and carrier. He also said that the Android 4.0 update will be made available over the air or using Samsung's Kies software.

Boy Genius Report, Ice Cream Sandwich may hit Samsung Galaxy S II, Galaxy Note on March 1st

Acer Aspire One D270 netbook up for pre-order

If you're looking to get your hands on one of the first few netbooks with Intel's Atom N2600 Cedar Trail processor, you might want to check out the Acer Aspire One D270. The netbook has already been on sale in Germany and Taiwan and now it looks like it's almost in the US. The Acer Aspire One D270 is now available for pre-order from Adorama and Sears. The tiny, lightweight netbook features a 1.6GHz dual-core processor, a 10″ 1024 x 600 display, GMA 3600 graphics, HDMI output, 3 USB 2.0 ports, 1GB of DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard disk drive and a standard 6 cell battery.

Ubergizmo, Acer Aspire One D270 netbook up for pre-order

Mysterious HTC handset appears with LTE and Android 4.0.1 on board

A few days ago we reported that the HTC Ville was caught on camera again, but it looks like there is a good chance apart from the rumored HTC Ville and HTC Edge, the Taiwanese company might have more devices up their sleeves come MWC 2012. This is thanks to a series of leaked photos sent to PhoneArena, which revealed a mysterious HTC device whose backplate is reminiscent to that of the HTC DROID Incredible 2.

Ubergizmo, Mysterious HTC handset appears with LTE and Android 4.0.1 on board

Range Rover celebrates 10th anniversary with special editions

Ten years wouldn't seem like much of an anniversary for an automaker, or even a sub-brand. But we're not talking about a make here, we're talking about one model. That's right: the current Range Rover has been on the market for a decade. Which is a rather long life-cycle for any automobile, but Jaguar Land Rover isn't the least bit embarrassed.

Autoblog, Range Rover celebrates 10th anniversary with special editions

Nissan entering V8 Supercar series in Australia

Nissan is headed back to the Australian V8 Supercar Series. The Japanese Automaker was famously ousted in 1993 when the sanctioning body behind the series adjusted the rules to require all entries be V8-based. Nissan had dominated the series for three years with the company's GT-R, laying waste to the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive dinosaurs from Holden and Ford with a high-tech combination of all-wheel drive and turbocharged six-cylinder fury. In 1991, the company set a top-speed record at the Bathurst 1000 that wouldn't be touched for nine years.

Autoblog, Nissan entering V8 Supercar series in Australia

Acer Aspire One D270 Netbook Goes On Sale In Europe

Acer has started selling their newest netbook ‘Aspire One D270′ in Europe via Amazon.de. This mini laptop packs a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 LED-backlit display, a 1.6GHz Intel Atom N2600 processor, an Intel GMA 3600 graphics card, a 2GB RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a 5-in-1 card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Linux OS. The Aspire One D270 sells for 259 Euro (about $344).

TechFresh, Acer Aspire One D270 Netbook Goes On Sale In Europe

Netflix 1.7 for Android Adds Volume Slider, Sharing to Facebook for Various Countries

Another Android application has been updated to add to the huge list of updates we've had this week. This time, Netflix is our benefactor and they've brought some useful features for both tablet users and virtual socialites alike. For the former, a new volume slider has been added to the application for an easy way to adjust volume without having to reach for your tablet's physical buttons. For the latter, you can now share which content you're watching to Facebook in Latin America, Canada, the UK and Ireland. Netflix is also boasting improved audio/video syncing and has fixed a few bugs here and there.

Android Phone, Netflix 1.7 for Android Adds Volume Slider, Sharing to Facebook for Various Countries

MSN for iPad app released

iPad users who are fans of MSN will be glad to know that there is now an official app available for the iOS tablet. The app provides users an easy way to stay in the know with MSN except this time around, it's been repackaged as an online magazine. Basically all the content from the MSN frontpage is now available on the iPad: news, sports, entertainment & celebrities, editor's picks, video, money, living, and autos. The app also has some advantages over the regular website: an enhanced user interface, offline mode, Bing integration, streamlined sharing, circle and search, swipe-through slideshows and photo galleries.

Ubergizmo, MSN for iPad app released

Sharp display panel for iPad 3 spotted?

Just yesterday we reported that despite rumors of Sharp's IGZO displays not meeting the yield rates set by Apple, there was still a possibility of Apple utilizing said displays for their upcoming iPad 3. Thanks to Japanese blog Macotakara, the photo you are looking at above appears to be a component allegedly belonging to the display that Sharp will providing Apple for their iPad 3. Granted this could be pretty much any component manufactured by Sharp, it was acknowledged that Sharp had IGZO display panels manufactured (although they have yet to make their way into commercial products), so this could very well be one of those components.

Ubergizmo

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trendygadgets, Sharp display panel for iPad 3 spotted?

Little Big Planet racing game coming to PlayStation 3?

Little Big Planet fans, it seems that Sony might be announcing a new franchise of the game which will take the form of kart racing. This was announced by Future Shop, a retail outlet from Canada who tweeted (tweets have been removed since) this piece of news from an official Sony event, and while it could not be confirmed at that time, a recent image leaked onto the internet seems to have confirmed the existence of the game. The image appears to be a standup banner which Sony is known to favor and has revealed the title of the upcoming game to be "Little Big Planet Karting".

Ubergizmo, Little Big Planet racing game coming to PlayStation 3?

Save China's Jeep beer for the end of the trail

Modern advertising has conditioned us to associate a wide array of strange images with beer in a can. The Rocky Mountains, silver bullets, Clydesdale horses and blue ribbons all do their best to peddle cheap brew, but Chinese drinkers now have a new mascot for their favorite cold one. Hubei Jeep Brewery Corporation has turned out a new light beer featuring everyone's favorite off road machine. The logo even features a Jeep Wrangler silhouette, complete with the brand's iconic/trademarked seven-slat grille.

Autoblog, Save China's Jeep beer for the end of the trail

WASD Keyboards: design your own keyboard

Ever had an idea for the keyboard of your dreams but never found anybody to make it for you. Well, it looks like WASD Keyboards is the solution to your problem. The company specializes in customizable mechanical keyboards that feature Cherry MX switches. While you can't change the shape of the keyboard, you can choose to customize every single key on the keyboard. From the alphabets, to the function keys and the scroll lock key - each one can be completely customized by you.
You can choose what you want to appear on the keys; if you feel like having blank keys - go ahead. If you'd rather have symbols instead of text, you can.

Ubergizmo, WASD Keyboards: design your own keyboard

$60 Aakash Tablet to cost no-cash?

Kapil Sibal's not resting after the explosion of interest that followed the initial launch of the $60 Aakash education tablet. He's now pushing to get the rebadged DataWind Ubislate 7 into the hands of students free of charge, rather than the $35 they currently pay. The plan is to offer a 50 percent government subsidy for each unit, with education institutions fronting the other half, but only if inclined to do so.

2DayBlog.com, $60 Aakash Tablet to cost no-cash?

StatCounter: Nokia leads the way in mobile web usage

. Mobile Web usage is on the rise, with users who access the Web through mobile devices having nearly doubled every year since 2009 according to analytics firm StatCounter. Web usage on mobile devices grew to 8.5% in January of 2012, up from 4.3% in the same month a year earlier. “While global Internet usage through mobiles is still under 10%, the pace of growth is remarkable,” said StatCounter CEO Aodhan Cullen. Apple leads the way in both the United States and United Kingdom, however Nokia is still the global leader - driven by its dominance in India - with nearly 40% of mobile Web browsing.

Boy Genius Report, StatCounter: Nokia leads the way in mobile web usage

Sony PlayStation Vita charging accessories detailed in Japan

Sony's website now lists Japanese release dates and prices for two PS Vita power accessories that you're likely to need. The PCH-ZPC1 J portable charger is a 135g (4.8-ounce) unit that takes seven hours to charge to its full 5,000mAh capacity and is then good for around one and half charges of your console — we reckon that'd equate to over 12 hours of mixed-use sessions or at least seven hours of solid gaming. It'll be out on April 5th for ¥4,500 ($60).

2DayBlog.com, Sony PlayStation Vita charging accessories detailed in Japan

Sprint Adds 2 New Cities To Receive Future 4G LTE Rollout This Year

Sprint announced today, the newest cities who will be first in line to enjoy their future 4G LTE rollout with the additions of Baltimore (where 2 Phandroid writers currently reside) and Kansas City, who will be joining in on the festivities. These 2 new cities are the latest cities to have been officially announced along with others like Atlanta, Dalls, Houston and San Antonio also scheduled to receive 4G LTE sometime during the middle of this year. The first LTE devices to take advantage of this new network will be the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus as well as the LG Viper 4G LTE.

Android Phone, Sprint Adds 2 New Cities To Receive Future 4G LTE Rollout This Year

Google Letter to IEEE, Others:: We Will Comply With FRAND Patent Licensing Rules, Won't Abuse Patents to Seek Injunctions

In a letter to the IEEE and other standards organizations, Google has assured them that they will not change Motorola's patent licensing policies when it comes to patents dealing with global standards. Since Motorola owns patents that have been standardized they must give potential licensees a fair and reasonable cost and condition for using the patent, which is why Motorola's recent injunctions against Apple likely won't last long. If you don't remember, Motorola requested 2.25% of revenue from sales of 3G/UMTS-enabled iOS products, a figure that Apple disputes violates the conditions of FRAND laws.

Android Phone, Google Letter to IEEE, Others:: We Will Comply With FRAND Patent Licensing Rules, Won't Abuse Patents to Seek Injunctions

2012 Fiat 500 Stinger escapes from the hive

Now that Fiat is officially tied at the hip with Chrysler, it's no surprise to see the Pentastar's aftermarket division take to the diminutive 500 like a honeybee to clovers (sorry). Which explains the 2012 Fiat 500 Stinger, the first Mopar-fettled Fiat ever created. The Stinger moniker seems to come from the machine's black and yellow paint scheme, which includes a somewhat homely set of bodyside decals and a checkerboard-patterned roof.

Autoblog, 2012 Fiat 500 Stinger escapes from the hive

2013 Nissan NV200 goes after Transit Connect's lunch money

Nissan is expanding the company's commercial offerings with its new NV200 Compact Cargo Van. On display at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show, the NV200 is positioned just above Nissan's mammoth NV Cargo, and should offer buyers a more efficient work vehicle with plenty of interior room. The NV200 is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine mated to a CVT gearbox.

Autoblog, 2013 Nissan NV200 goes after Transit Connect's lunch money

2013 Nissan 370Z has been defanged

By defanged, we mean, of course, that the 2013 Nissan 370Z no longer sports vampish extensions of its front fascia. We don't mean to imply that its down on power – the carryover 3.7-liter V6 still puts out 332 horsepower, and the NISMO's 3.7-liter is still blessed with 350 horses. Besides the change to its face, it'll take an astute observer to spot the differences between the 2012 and 2013 Z. Subtle changes to the lighting both front and rear, combined with new 18- and 19-inch wheels, round out the exterior updates.

CHICAGO (Feb. 7, 2012) – If it's February in Chicago, it's time for one thing – sports cars.

Autoblog, 2013 Nissan 370Z has been defanged

2012 Mazda MX-5 Special Edition priced from $31,225

Behold, the 2012 Mazda MX-5 Miata Special Edition. The Japanese automaker will officially unveil the limited-production Miata under the lights of the 2012 Chicago Auto Show later today, featuring new goodies like a contrasting black retractable hard top and 17-inch gunmetal wheels. This is the first time in the vehicle's history that the MX-5 Miata has been available with a non-matching hard top in the States. Mazda will only produce 450 units, and each one carries black leather heated seats with contrasting stitching as well as piano black trim panels indoors.

Autoblog, 2012 Mazda MX-5 Special Edition priced from $31,225

HP Releases Android Source Code To CyanogenMod Team

Remember back when a few HP TouchPads shipped to some customers with Android pre-installed on the device instead of WebOS. HP vehemently denied any knowledge of how, or why, the OS got on there in the first place. Well, as it turns out — it was HP. The whole time. Yup.

Well, the fine folks over at HP have finally come clean and in doing so, they've released that original Android source code for the tablet to the CyanogenMod team to tinkering around delve into.

Android Phone, HP Releases Android Source Code To CyanogenMod Team

Liquid glasses with smartphone app might lead to perfect vision

For those of you who are wearing prescription glasses at the moment, take stock of the situation and be thankful – there are countless millions out there in developing countries who cannot afford a pair of glasses to remedy their poor eyesight, leaving them at a serious disadvantage at the same time. Well, enter the pair of liquid filled glasses, where a $2 scope is attached to a smartphone which will help in testing one for vision defects. Having received the results, setting up a new adjustable liquid silicon eyeglass known as Adspecs is a cinch.

Ubergizmo, Liquid glasses with smartphone app might lead to perfect vision

New QR Code Book Provides Secrets to Broadcasting Directly from Paper

London, Feb 7th: Spektacle Magazine has launched a new book called Broadcasting on Paper that aims to make magazines, newspapers and the printed page something exciting to read again - something that has not happened since the 20th Century - through the almighty QR Code.QR Codes have been around for a few years but no other resource has explained in detail how to create QR Codes that are effective in engaging audiences through print.

Press Release Distribution, New QR Code Book Provides Secrets to Broadcasting Directly from Paper

Intel officially introduces new 520 series line of SSDs

Intel officially announced its new 520 Series of solid-state drives on Monday, promising its fastest, most robust client/consumer SSD to date. The drive is produced using Intel compute-quality 25-nm NAND memory process technology and connects via an SATA III 6 Gbps interface, delivering world-class performance “even for the most demanding PC enthusiasts.”. “Any consumer application requiring high throughput and bandwidth, low latencies and accelerated speed will benefit from the Intel SSD 520,” Intel said in a press release.

2DayBlog.com, Intel officially introduces new 520 series line of SSDs

Canon Double Instant Savings at B&H

If that tax refund is burning a hole in your pocket, B&H Photo can help you with double savings on Canon camera gear. Save $20 – $320 instantly on select lenses and speedlites.

The Gadgeteer, Canon Double Instant Savings at B&H

New super-Earth detected, ‘best candidate' for supporting life

A new potentially life-bearing “super-Earth” has been discovered orbiting a relatively nearby star. Described as the “best candidate” for supporting liquid water — and therefore life — the planet (GJ 667Cc) is believed to be about 4.5 times the size of Earth. The parent star (GJ 667C) is 22 light years away, and this is the second potentially Earth-like rock scientists have discovered orbiting the M-class dwarf.

2DayBlog.com, New super-Earth detected, ‘best candidate' for supporting life

Galaxy S III launch date in May, is 7mm thick?

Korea's ETNews is betting its reputation upon this raft of rumored details concerning Samsung's Galaxy S III. Since the only thing we've known for certain at the moment is that it'll be announced “After MWC,” let's take all of these tidbits with a strong pot of “We'll believe it when we see it,” okay. According to the report, the handset's going to be 7mm thick, helped by the company shrinking down its PCB, connector and chip sizes by between 10 and 20 percent. The only thing that hasn't lost any weight is the camera, which may sit on a “protrusion”.

2DayBlog.com, Galaxy S III launch date in May, is 7mm thick?

LG going into OLED TV production in July

LG Display said on Friday that the company plans to start production of its 55-inch OLED TV (55EM960V) sometime in July. The news arrived during the company's 4Q12 report which revealed an operating loss of 144.8 billion won ($129.3 million), its fifth consecutive quarterly loss. Yet despite the loss, LG's numbers seem to be improving. The company saw a 492 billion won loss in the previous quarter and a 387 billion won loss a year ago.

2DayBlog.com, LG going into OLED TV production in July

Toughbook widens its range of products and services adding electronic point of sales systems, handheld computers and mobile printers

Toughbook becomes part of the Computing Product Solutions division in Panasonic’s new European business technology operation Wiesbaden, Germany, 7th February 2012: Panasonic Toughbook, the market leading ruggedized computer manufacturer, is today offering an expanded range of products, project management and solution services to its customers as the business takes its place in the new Panasonic System Communications Company Europe (PSCEU).The Toughbook business has become part of the Computer Product Solutions division offering electronic point of sales (EPOS) systems, handheld computers and mobile printers, as well as the Toughbook

Press Release Distribution, Toughbook widens its range of products and services adding electronic point of sales systems, handheld computers and mobile printers

iPhone 4S launch sent Apple Store sales skyrocketing

. Apple Stores are often busy and with the release of new iPhones and iPads, Apple's retail locations become bombarded with waves of excited customers. According to Needham & Company analyst Charlie Wolf, the launch of the iPhone 4S sent Apple Store sales to record heights during the holiday quarter. In the fourth quarter of 2011, revenue per store reached $17.08 million, a 42.6% increase over the same quarter in 2010. The average number of visitors per store was up 15.3% annually and sales per square foot reached $2,033 for the quarter - by comparison, the company's nearest retail rival Tiffany & Co.

Boy Genius Report, iPhone 4S launch sent Apple Store sales skyrocketing

7-inch ZTE Optik tablet now available at Sprint for $99.99

Sprint has a new affordable Android tablet in its lineup ready to be ordered. After being officially announced a few days ago, the ZTE Optik is now up for grabs at the Now Network. The ZTE Optik has a 7-inch touchscreen, a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of built-in storage space, a 5 MP rear camera, a 2 MP front-facing camera, microSD card support, Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, and a 4,000 mAh battery.

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[INTERVIEW] China's precious metal demand to affect future hardware prices?

Bloomberg wrote a piece recently about China's latest gold-buy spree. Mainland China purchased 102 779 kilogram of pure gold from Hong Kong in November 2011. A month before that, they bought "only" 86 299 kilograms. Statistics from the CPM Group show a peak in gold consumption between 1995 and 2000, a decline in annual gold demand starting from 2001 keeping a steady figure up to 2007.
2008, the year many financial professionals will call the start of Europe's financial recession, clearly shows deep plunges in demand both from EU and USA.

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White Galaxy Nexus hits UK February 13th

We feel like we’re having déjà vu. Samsung is once again announcing their white Galaxy Nexus variant for the UK, this time confirming the exact date of the handset’s launch. The GSM/HSPA+ smartphone will go on sale across a number of UK carriers starting February 13th. Other than a new white casing, which either is like the winter’s snow or the phone’s vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich operating system depending on your preferred simile, the hardware remains the same as when the phone initially launched. If we are getting an updated Galaxy Nexus, this white version isn’t it.

Android Phone, White Galaxy Nexus hits UK February 13th

Geminoid-F Android Waits for a Friend in a Tokyo Department Store

If you go to the Takashimaya department store in Shinjuku, Tokyo, by Valentines Day, you will be able to see the Geminoid-F android casually sitting in a show window, looking as if it's waiting for a friend. Geminoid-F has been programmed with basic emotions and behaviors. It uses them as models to create expressions and actions based on what's happening around it.
“We're always looking for places where androids could be utilized. Show windows normally use mannequins, but ideally, that wouldn't be the case. It would be better to have actual fashion models there because that would make the clothes look great.




Akihabara News, Geminoid-F Android Waits for a Friend in a Tokyo Department Store