Google Cloud Print adds FedEx, Canon to remote printing roster, throws Android users a PDF bone

Chrome users are in store for a bundle of printing perks today courtesy of a recent update to Google Cloud Print. In addition to wirelessly sending documents to nearby printers, Mountain View's now adding FedEx to the drop down destination list, granting users the ability to obtain retrieval codes for use at any of that shipping service's locations across the U.S. The remote printing feature has also gained an additional device partner, enlisting Canon into the ranks of participating companies, occupied by the likes of Epson, Kodak and HP.

2DayBlog.com, Google Cloud Print adds FedEx, Canon to remote printing roster, throws Android users a PDF bone

Mozilla: Brazilians to get first phones running Boot to Gecko

Mozilla's HTML5-based mobile OS, Boot to Gecko is a promising platform, but one that wasn't ready for prime-time. However, it appears that Brazilians on Telefonica will get the first crack at buying BtG phones, and the handsets are set to go on sale by the end of this year or in early 2013. The good news — for our South American readers, at least — came from Gary Kovacs, Mozilla's CEO, who made the announcement in São Paulo today.

2DayBlog.com, Mozilla: Brazilians to get first phones running Boot to Gecko

Google app review video shows Share to 'Drive' option

To close out each week, the Android Developer Relations team hosts a Friday App Review video. This Friday, however, the focus is far from whatever apps are being showcased (psst. it's Handy Scanner); instead, all eyes are on the Share to 'Drive' option, seen just below the 'Bluetooth' logo in the screen capture above. It's shown at the 32:53 mark in the video just after the break, and while this certainly isn't confirmation that Goog's own cloud storage service will be hitting the masses soon, it's one of the more tangible pieces of evidence that Google Drive is at least a real initiative.

Engadget, Google app review video shows Share to 'Drive' option

Motorola devices get universal root method

XDA Forums member rodrigojfuentes has developed a universal root method for Motorola devices running Android 2.3. While the new method isn’t necessarily the simplest way to go about gaining superuser access (it’s far from a one-click root), it does provide a common base from which developers and enthusiasts can work with Motorola hardware. To gain root, users must be running Linux (or a Linux virtual machine within Windows or Mac). The process requires obtaining and altering several files and then flashing the Android device.

Android Phone, Motorola devices get universal root method

Ex-Fisker chair blames Mitt Romney attacks for DOE loan hold-up

Ah, election season. Former Fisker Automotive Chairman and current investor Ray Lane is blaming Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for the delays in procuring federal loans that have been earmarked for the maker of the extended-range plug-in Karma and the upcoming Atlantic, according to Delaware Online. In an e-mail, Lane said Romney is mistakenly grouping the Fisker loan from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) with money given to failed companies like solar-panel producer Solyndra.

Autoblog, Ex-Fisker chair blames Mitt Romney attacks for DOE loan hold-up

Galaxy Nexus pre-orders sell out at Sprint

. Sprint's highly anticipated Samsung Galaxy Nexus is no longer available for pre-order after initial stock sold out this week. Pre-order availability began just this past Monday, and Sprint's pre-sales launch inventory was depleted by Thursday evening. It is difficult to gauge demand since the number of Galaxy Nexus handsets Sprint had allocated for pre-sales is unknown, but a source told BGR that “pre-sales supply was healthy” ahead of the device's launch on April 22nd.

Boy Genius Report, Galaxy Nexus pre-orders sell out at Sprint

Samsung's S-Cloud Might Debut Alongside Samsung Galaxy S III [Rumor]

Samsung's answer to Apple's iCloud, the S-Cloud has been rumored to launch in August of this year. Besides that, other reports have stated that the cloud-based service for its smartphones and tablets that will be provided by the South Korean technology giant will in-fact be called S-Cloud. Recent reports in the same vein have indicated that instead of an August roll-out, Samsung is rumored to introduce the service alongside the upcoming flagship product, Samsung Galaxy S III which is allegedly launching in London on May 3rd.

Ubergizmo, Samsung's S-Cloud Might Debut Alongside Samsung Galaxy S III [Rumor]

Fez Xbox 360 Game Review

Since its introduction at the Independent Games Festival in 2007, many video game reporters wonder when will Fez be released. You cannot blame them from getting too excited as Polytron releases the game for Xbox Live Arcade. Fez is a 2D game with a 3D perspective, a gameplay that is reminiscent to Super Paper Mario and Crush. The character manipulates his cubic world by shifting between its four sides. The use of Escher-like optical illusions reveals new pathways or secret passageways on specific sides of the world.

The story even pokes into the game's play on dimension.

Gadget.com, Fez Xbox 360 Game Review

NVIDIA believes Xbox-quality graphics could arrive on our mobile devices in 2013

While the graphics on our smartphones aren't too shabby, it would be hard to compare them against consoles like the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. However NVIDIA feels quite optimistic about the possibility of our mobile devices one day surpassing consoles such as the Xbox 360. The graph pictured above was revealed earlier today where it basically showed the level of graphics performance that NVIDIA's series of Tegra processors could hit come 2013 where it would be on par with the Xbox 360, and in 2014 that's when it will apparently be good enough to beat out the current GPU used by the gaming console.

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techblog, NVIDIA believes Xbox-quality graphics could arrive on our mobile devices in 2013

Rumor: iPhone 5 Will Feature “Metallic Glass”

Another round of iPhone 5 rumors surfaced. If talkative Korean sources are to believe, the next iPhone will be cased in “liquidmetal” and that it will arrive in October at the earliest. Earlier reports claim the upcoming iPhone will debut this summer, so why the delay you ask. Apparently Qualcomm, the manufacturer of some of the smartphone's necessary chips, cannot churn out production fast enough.

Meanwhile, the “liquidmetal” casing can be described more accurately as a glassy metal.

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Windows Phone 8 has some of its alleged details revealed [Rumor]

According to a poster on Chinese forum, WPXAP.com, it has been tipped that Windows Phone 8 is currently being tested internally on a number of devices, some of which are already available like the Lumia 800, while others are on devices which have yet to see the light of day. The poster cites his friend who apparently works for Microsoft in the US. The poster went on to reveal that the interface (Metro UI) has remained largely untouched, but speed and touch response has been improved on.

Ubergizmo, Windows Phone 8 has some of its alleged details revealed [Rumor]

Apple in talks with Proview to settle trademark dispute

Both Apple and Chinese company Proview have been battling it out in the Chinese courts for quite a while over the alleged iPad trademark infringement. However it looks like Apple and Proview have decided that it might have gone on long enough and have since started talks to arrive at some form of settlement. Unfortunately the details of the settlement were not detailed, but one of the attorneys representing Proview, Ma Dongxiao, confirmed that both the companies were in talks.

Ubergizmo, Apple in talks with Proview to settle trademark dispute

Samsung NX1000 Compact System Camera (CSC) with Built-in Wi-Fi

Samsung NX1000 is one of the company's latest compact system cameras (CSC) with built-in Wi-Fi connectivity that enable users to share what they capture straight from the camera.

GIZMOGRAPH, Samsung NX1000 Compact System Camera (CSC) with Built-in Wi-Fi

New York Sues Sprint for $300 Million over Alleged Tax Fraud

On Thursday, the State of New York filed a lawsuit against Sprint Nextel Corp and is looking to collect more than $300 million according to a report from Reuters. The carrier has been accused for tax fraud in that it deliberately did not collect or pay more than $100 million in taxes over the course of the past 7 years. Eric Schneiderman, New York Attorney General filed the claim in the New York State Supreme Court.

Ubergizmo, New York Sues Sprint for $300 Million over Alleged Tax Fraud

What crisis? Sony Music buys EMI's back catalogue for $2.2 billion

While its parent company goes through a dramatic reinvention, Sony Music's scraped together $2.2 billion to lead a consortium that's just bought EMI's music publishing business. While it'll sell off the three Virgin and Famous Music labels to avoid competition concerns, the company will gain access to three million songs from artists like Frank Sinatra, Jay-Z and Adele. It won't affect the day-to-day running of EMI's record label, which is a separate entity, but it will make Sony the biggest music publisher in the world.

Engadget, What crisis? Sony Music buys EMI's back catalogue for $2.2 billion

‘Big brother' black boxes to soon be mandatory in all new cars

. Beginning in 2015, all new cars in the United States will likely need to be fitted with data-recording “black boxes” very similar to the devices currently used in aircraft. The U.S. Senate has already passed a bill that will make the devices a requirement, and the House is expected to approve the bill as well. Section 31406 of Senate Bill 1813 states that mandatory event data recorders must in installed in all cars starting in 2015, and it outlines civil penalties that will be levied against violators, Infowars.com reports.

Boy Genius Report, ‘Big brother' black boxes to soon be mandatory in all new cars

SIM-free Sony Xperia P to hit the UK on May 7th

Clove has the midrange Xperia P up for pre-order for £330, while Expansys will have it for slightly more at £339. The aluminum body houses a dual-core 1 GHz processor, 16 GB of RAM, and a 4-inch 540 x 960 pixel resolution screen. It's also features NFC, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and an 8MP shooter capable of 1080p video recording.

GSM Arena, SIM-free Sony Xperia P to hit the UK on May 7th

T-Mobile HTC One S will be available for $189.99 at Costco, no mail-in rebate required

As you may already know, T-Mobile USA has announced that its HTC One S would become available starting April 25, for $199.99 on contract, after a $50 mail-in rebate. In case you don't necessarily want to get the smartphone from T-Mobile directly, Costco will have a nice deal. The retailer plans to sell the One S for just $189.99, and lets you save on that $50 rebate asked by T-Mobile.
Costco is currently taking pre-orders for the handset here, throwing in a $25 Costco Card Cash (after rebate).

Running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the HTC One S seems to be one of the nicest smartphones T-Mobile USA has ever had.

Unwired View, T-Mobile HTC One S will be available for $189.99 at Costco, no mail-in rebate required

Verizon's vitals: quarterly revenue up five percent to $28 billion, earnings of $1.7 billion

Verizon is rembering how to turn to subscribers into cash, reporting consolidated revenues up 4.6 percent year-over-year to $28 billion and earnings of $1.7 billion - boosting earnings-per-share by 15 percent. By comparison, revenues were $27 billion in Q1 2011, and a mere $18 billion last quarter, which resulted in a $2 billion net loss. Big Red's performance is now as strong as ever, with subscriber numbers up five percent to 93 million, and with 47 percent of those customers using insanely profitable devices called smartphones.

Engadget, Verizon's vitals: quarterly revenue up five percent to $28 billion, earnings of $1.7 billion

Sid Meier's Pirates For Windows Phone Game Review

If it's a pirate adventure you wish to experience, the closest most would be able to experience such is by playing those role playing games on consoles. But now it is even being made more convenient by having these same games available through plying on the smartphone. When it comes to Pirate games, popular titles such as the Sid Meier's Pirates have arrived into Windows Phone that truly makes it a cross-platform game. Sid Meier's Pirates is an adventure role playing game where you take the helm of a pirate ship and take command of a band of sea faring bandits.

Gadget.com, Sid Meier's Pirates For Windows Phone Game Review

LG Optimus 4X HD spotted in white

The Optimus 4X HD has been officially announced in February, and until now LG has shown only a black version of it. However, a white edition also exists. Previewed by ePrice, the white Optimus 4X HD looks arguably better than the black one. Of course, apart from the different paintjob, the handset remained the same. In consequence, it features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 4.7 inch IPS HD display, 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 processor, 8MP rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, and MicroSD card slot - all in an 8.7mm thin case.

Specs-wise, the new Optimus resembles the HTC One X.






Unwired View, LG Optimus 4X HD spotted in white

Revolutionary Mosaic Kickstarter wants to turn your photos into a giant piece of art

We take a lot of photos with our smartphones, no doubt about that. The convenience plus the increasing level of quality has quickly turned our phones into our go-to cameras for those impromptu moments. Let's not forget that apps such as Instagram or Hipstamatic have changed the way that we take photos, turning otherwise boring images into something a bit more visually appealing. So instead of taking those photos and just uploading them onto Facebook, app developer Ian Tuason hopes to take all of your iPhone photos and turning it into one giant mosaic.

Ubergizmo, Revolutionary Mosaic Kickstarter wants to turn your photos into a giant piece of art

Spotify for iPad is “in the works”

A couple of days ago, an iPad was spotted online with Spotify's app running on it. This fueled the speculation that Spotify could finally be making its way onto the iPad despite its competition, Rdio and MOG, already having apps on the iPad. Many had expected the app to be launched at Spotify's 18th of April event, but unfortunately it turns out that the event was more of an announcement of Spotify's new partnership with Coke. So what about the app then, does it really exist and when will it be coming.
Those were the questions in the minds of the audience and it was posed during the Q&A session.

Ubergizmo, Spotify for iPad is “in the works”

Spotify previews overhauled Android app

We'll be the first to admit that we were a little disappointed when yesterday's "special announcement" turned into a bit of a Coca-Cola / Spotify lovefest. And while it's not the iPad app that many iOS music lovers have been clamoring for, Android users have a Spotify-related reason to rejoice this morning. The service's app is getting an overhaul for Google's mobile OS, a full redesign that includes, among other things, full support for Ice Cream Sandwich. Also on the Android docket are new navigation, added social features and hi-res artwork. The app is currently available as a preview.

Engadget, Spotify previews overhauled Android app

Sony SmartWatch torn down and dissected, wishes it were a Pebble

Wondering how the innards of Sony's SmartWatch compared to the Motorola's MotoACTV. Wonder no more. One cmw has dissected the aforesaid timepiece, noting that most of what's inside doesn't live up to the superior hardware found in Moto's unit. Aside from finding a 110mAh battery (compared to 258mAh in the MotoACTV), there's also a Micrium uC/OS-II. For those just here for the eye candy, there's a bit of that down in the source link, too.

Engadget, Sony SmartWatch torn down and dissected, wishes it were a Pebble

Acer Aspire S3 13.3-inch Ultrabook For Just $759.78

Here's another hot deal from Amazon, they offer you this Acer Aspire S3 ultrabook for just $759.78 (normal price $999.99). This thin and lightweight system packs a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 display, a 1.6GHz Intel Core i5-2467M processor, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 1.3MP HD webcam, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 + HS, a 3-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium OS.

TechFresh, Acer Aspire S3 13.3-inch Ultrabook For Just $759.78

Read it Later becomes Pocket, turns gratis

Skimming the news later is no match for consuming it fresh, but we still live in a world with connectivity dead zones — riding the subway, cruising the Pacific at 35,000 feet — making an offline reading app a necessity for oft-disconnected consumers. Pocket, formerly known as “Read it Later,” lets you save online content to read when you're not within web's reach, or even when you are. Pocket could also be a good resource for folks that stumble upon some interesting content, but simply don't have time to read it at that very moment.

2DayBlog.com, Read it Later becomes Pocket, turns gratis

Huawei announces global availability of the Ascend P1 smartphone

. Huawei on Wednesday announced global availability of its flagship Ascend P1 smartphone. The Android 4.0-powered handset will be available in Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Australia by May, in Latin America by June and in Europe for the summer, with availability in other markets to follow. “The global availability of the Ascend P1, which combines smart features and a sexy design, represents a significant milestone for Huawei Device,” said Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei.

Boy Genius Report, Huawei announces global availability of the Ascend P1 smartphone

Tesla pairs up with SolarCity, will power off-grid homes as well as cars

If you've ever dreamed of thumbing your nose at big energy and its expensive, polluting ways, then Tesla and a solar panel leasing company called SolarCity might be taking you a baby-step closer to reality. Although recognized mostly for its EVs, Tesla reckons it knows enough about batteries to solve a key problem in the solar energy chain - namely the storage of power for use when the sun, power grid, or both go offline. The battery design, consisting of many laptop-style lithium ion batteries stacked together, was chosen after two years of research and a $1.8 million energy grant.

Engadget, Tesla pairs up with SolarCity, will power off-grid homes as well as cars

Watch Carlos Ghosn get a ride through Nissan's amazing classic car collection

Many privileges come with the title of CEO at one of the world's top automakers. As top man at Nissan and Renault, Carlos Ghosn certainly has his share of perks. Take for instance unfettered access to Nissan's heritage warehouse in Zama, Japan where 400 Nissan and Datsun vehicles are stored. Ghosn was given the special CEO tour of the place recently and met some of the engineers who worked on cars such as the 1967 Datsun Sunny 1000 Sports Deluxe.



Autoblog, Watch Carlos Ghosn get a ride through Nissan's amazing classic car collection

Handmade particle accelerator unveiled at Milan Design Week, Higgs-Boson a no-show

When it comes to particle science, it's not all about huge winding tunnels and god particles. Super/collider, a group that aims to promote science through eye-catching creative methods, teamed up with designer Patrick Stevenson-Keating to craft this relatively simple - but working - particle accelerator for Milan Design week. The setup involves several hand-blown bulbs, with a vacuum inside them allowing electrons to rocket from side to side, lit in a purple haze thanks to a phosphorous screen at one end.

Engadget, Handmade particle accelerator unveiled at Milan Design Week, Higgs-Boson a no-show

It's official, Audi has just bought Ducati

There aren't a lot of automakers that also make motorcycles: Peugeot, Honda, Suzuki, and perhaps most pertinently, BMW. And now Audi is getting in the game – not with its own four-ringed motorbikes, but with today's acquisition of Ducati. In the announcement just released, Audi confirmed the deal but stopped short of confirming the reported purchase price of $1.1B.

Autoblog, It's official, Audi has just bought Ducati

Windows Phone exec exits five months after being poached from Samsung

Microsoft's Gavin Kim was a high-profile capture for Redmond, as it poached the former Samsung and Motorola exec to bolster its Windows Phone marketing team. Now, just five months into the job, he's departing after marshaling the "Smoked by Windows Phone" campaign into the world. The company wouldn't go into specifics beyond saying that it was a personal decision to leave and Microsoft bears him no ill will - but then that's what they always say.

Engadget, Windows Phone exec exits five months after being poached from Samsung

TrueCall Nominated for Best Test/Measurement LTE Product at Telecoms.com 2012 LTE Awards

Berkeley, California – April 18, 2012 – Newfield Wireless® announced today that its TrueCall® network visualization and optimization software has been nominated to win a Telecoms.com 2012 LTE Award. The company is nominated in the ‘Best Test/Measurement LTE Product’ category.“This nomination validates our leadership position in the area of network visualization and optimization for LTE,” said Marc Bensadoun, chief executive officer, Newfield Wireless.

Press Release Distribution, TrueCall Nominated for Best Test/Measurement LTE Product at Telecoms.com 2012 LTE Awards

iKeyboard for iPad, iPad 2, and New iPad Review

I've started a quest to find a way to touch-type on an iPad without having to use a heavy case with a non-standard keyboard in it.  I already wrote about my attempt to hack my own case/lapdesk for the iPad and Apple Bluetooth keyboard.  Today, I'll be looking at something completely different.  The iKeyboard started its life as a Kickstarter project last year.  It was successfully funded, and it has undergone some tweaking from the original design.  The iKeyboard isn't a keyboard at all.  It's an overlay for the iPad's virtual keyboard that's supposed to add tactile feedback to make touch typing possible.  When I finally got an email s









The Gadgeteer, iKeyboard for iPad, iPad 2, and New iPad Review

Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the New iPad

Wouldn't it be cool if your iPad cover comes with a built-in keyboard. Logitech thought so too, so they come up with the Ultrathin Keyboard Cover that is a perfect fit for the 2012 iPad. The cover comes with a full Bluetooth keyboard with function keys. Its battery life is expected to last up to six months–that is, if you limit your use to under two hours a day. The cover can also provide an instant on and off functionality like Apple's Smart Covers, complete with a magnetic clip.

This iPad cover has a built-in stand that sits on top of the keypad, enabling you to type away as if you have a netbook on your desk.

Gadget.com, Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the New iPad

Blueclaw Adopts Searchmetrics’ Online Search Analytics Service To Underpin Rapid Growth

Top search agency replaces over 50 tools with single, comprehensive, easy to use solution from SearchmetricsLondon – 18 April, 2012 – Award winning search engine optimisation agency, Blueclaw, has signed up to Searchmetrics’ online search analytics service to support its business growth, help win new clients and demonstrate the effectiveness of its campaigns.Leeds-based Blueclaw has won multiple DADI (Drum Awards for the Digital Industries) awards as well as being shortlisted in the 2011 UK Search Awards and boasts a blue chip client list including Tom Tom, National Holidays, Direct Golf and Inchcape.

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Lenovo roadmap points at 5th June release for Ivy Bridge laptops

Intel has yet to officially announce the availability of their new Ivy Bridge processors, and assuming the rumors are to be believed, the announcement should be just around the corner. So when exactly can we start seeing laptops and computers start shipping with the latest Intel processors on board. Thanks to a product roadmap from Lenovo, it seems that the company has explicitly outed the release date of their latest but yet-to-be-announced series of laptops.

Ubergizmo, Lenovo roadmap points at 5th June release for Ivy Bridge laptops

Apple and Samsung CEOs set to sit down, attempt to settle disputes

With countless suits filed across the globe, the CEOs of Apple and Samsung surely have a lot to talk about. Thankfully, they'll be getting the chance to do exactly that (with lawyers in tow, naturally) at some point over the next 90 days, according to FOSS Patents. Both sides are apparently “willing to participate” in a sit down overseen by a magistrate judge.

2DayBlog.com, Apple and Samsung CEOs set to sit down, attempt to settle disputes

Logitech reveals Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for the third-gen iPad, a set of keys that protect your slate for $99

Ever thought to yourself that those Smart Covers would be so much better if they somehow had a keyboard built in. Perhaps not, but Logitech is looking to fill the void anyway. The outfit has announced its Ultrathin Keyboard Cover for this year's iPad. On the business side of the accessory, you'll find a full Bluetooth keyboard with function keys that will last up to six months - that is, if you can manage to limit your use to under two hours a day. Securing your slate during those heavy typing sessions is a built-in stand that sits atop the keypad; however, it appears that you're stuck with only one viewing angle.




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