The Mutewatch

Wrist watches today may no longer be as essential as they were before. People now have other ways to tell time via their other essential devices such as smartphones, media players and even tablets. What may still make wrist watches relevant is that they are worn more as a fashion statement nowadays. That is the very reason why unique looking watches like the Mutewatch are becoming more and more appealing.
The Mutewatch is simple and yet offers more unique features in terms of design and function. For some it may look like just a unique looking bracelet since it ordinarily just has a blank screen where the time should have been displayed.

Gadget.com, The Mutewatch

Chili's offers free Android phone with online purchase [Deals]

If you like to eat at Chili's, today might be good day to place an order. The chain is offering a free Android phone (alas, with a new 2-year agreement required) if you spend $25 or more while placing an order online.

Android Phone, Chili's offers free Android phone with online purchase [Deals]

Next Subaru WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer concept

There was nary a peep of discontent about the looks of the Subaru Advanced Tourer concept revealed at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. But when everyone was clamoring for Scooby to transfer the Advanced Tourer's looks to a production vehicle, never once did people ask for that transfer to be foisted on the WRX. A report in Motor Trend, though, says that's what's happening: the concept “was actually an early look at the next-generation Subaru WRX.”.




2DayBlog.com, Next Subaru WRX previewed by Advanced Tourer concept

Google's latest Gmail tweaks bring contact info to search results, enhanced Circle integration

By any means, this is certainly far from being one of the biggest changes Gmail's ever seen — still, it's one that's likely to make a few tasks a wee bit easier for you. Inside the recent tweaks, Google added a new quick access trait that makes contact details — such as phone numbers — show up automatically in search results within your cherished G inbox. Additionally, the Android-maker has improved the Google+ integration (again), now allowing folks to narrow down conversations from specific Circles in the search box.

2DayBlog.com, Google's latest Gmail tweaks bring contact info to search results, enhanced Circle integration

Microsoft looks into next generation PC displays

The future is definitely worth looking forward to – after all, if we cannot look into the future with optimism, there is very little reason to have the will to survive and make the most out of today. Microsoft knows this, which is why they are future forward and brimming with enthusiasm about meeting what lies ahead with a can-do attitude. Claiming that “advances in touch, 3D and HD display technologies” have resulted in a whole new world of possibilities, these technologies have certainly done their bit to change the way we watch movies as well as snap photos.

Ubergizmo, Microsoft looks into next generation PC displays

Being open could close the door on Android

. While I may recommend the iPhone to the majority of people who ask, Android is still my mobile operating system of choice. Google has created a truly amazing and innovative platform, and because it is open-source anyone can tweak it and customize it. Even devices that weren't meant for Android, such as my HP TouchPad, can run the mobile OS beautifully thanks to dedicated third-party developers. As I spend more and more time with an iPhone, however, I realize that my love for open-source is slowly beginning to fade.

Boy Genius Report, Being open could close the door on Android

HTC J will be available on May 25

The HTC J will be available from KDDI au in Japan on May 25. So it will be in stores throughout Japan exactly one week from now. The HTC J is basically a slightly modified version of the internationally-sold One S, tailor-made for Japan's second-largest carrier. The HTC J has support for WiMax, Japanese mobile wallet services, mobile TV, and has an IR port. All of these features are different from the One S (as is the J's design).

However, in all other respects the two phones are identical on the inside.

Unwired View, HTC J will be available on May 25

Distro Issue 41: a visit to the Lowcountry's Twelve South, TiVo Premiere XL4 and HTC EVO 4G LTE

It's the most wonderful time of the week once again, pals. Like most seven-day periods, this one comes to a close with the latest issue of our e-magazine for your gadget reading pleasure. Front and center this time around, our own Darren Murph pays a visit to the South Carolina HQ of accessory maker Twelve South to chat about making a big splash while staying small. On the review side of things, we take a gander at the TiVo Premiere XL4 and the HTC EVO 4G LTE to see how they stack up and we go hands-on with the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon and Sounder's iOS app.

Engadget

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gadgeter, Distro Issue 41: a visit to the Lowcountry's Twelve South, TiVo Premiere XL4 and HTC EVO 4G LTE

Sony NEX-F3 Compact System Camera — Mirrorless Refreshed!

How do you capture you favorite moments in daily life. Most of us use the built-in camera on mobile phone, that's why iPhone now is the most popular camera on flickr.com. Simplicity is one of the most important dogmas in modern lifestyle. Such statement also works in the digital camera world. With similar image-quality output, the more simple the camera, the more it will be adopted by users.

Solving the main problem of D-SLR type camera (size and weight), a new camera category was born to the world, and we know it as mirrorless camera.


Trendy Gadget, Sony NEX-F3 Compact System Camera â€" Mirrorless Refreshed!

LG Eclipse 4G LTE caught with removable battery and NFC capability

Remember the LG LS970 that we talked about last week, where it came with a quad-core processor as well as a 4.7″ display. Well, it seems that additional details concerning the LG LS970, also known as the LG Eclipse 4G LTE, has surfaced, where it will come with a removable battery (which is always a good thing, since those who tend to do a whole lot of traveling can always bring along another spare battery just in case there is no power outlet nearby to juice up the smartphone) as well as support for Google Wallet – meaning, it will boast NFC compatibility.

Ubergizmo, LG Eclipse 4G LTE caught with removable battery and NFC capability

Mouse Computer LB-K810B 15.6-Inch Notebook

Finding yourself a new notebook. If you're, I recommend you to take a look at this LB-K810B from Mouse Computer. Priced at 79,800 Yen (about $1,005), the system comes with a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.30GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM processor, an NVIDIA GeForce GT650M graphics card, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS.

TechFresh, Mouse Computer LB-K810B 15.6-Inch Notebook

LG Optimus 4X HD arrives at the FCC

Just a couple of days ago, we took a look at how the LG Optimus 4X HD is all set to arrive on the continent of Europe next month, complete with a quad-core processor inside. Well, there was no mention about a Stateside release then, but I guess you can start to crank up the speculation machine for a release date now considering how the LG Optimus 4X HD has arrived at the FCC, paying a visit in order to gain approval. The LG Optimus 4X HD will feature a 4.7″display, and this global version sports a quad-band GSM/EDGE radio as well as 3G support that will play nice with AT&T's 1900x850 bands.

Ubergizmo, LG Optimus 4X HD arrives at the FCC

Greenpeace invades Apple's headquarters

Earlier this morning, Greenpeace launched a full offensive against Apple's Cupertino headquarters. First, in the middle of the night, they projected messages onto the main façade of Infinite Loop. Later, they placed an Apple-branded pod right on the door, inside Apple's property. You can see the pod in this image. Inside the pod there were two people wearing “iPhone costumes.” O course - when you protest against Apple it's either that or spinning rainbow beach ball costumes.

Their whining didn't last long. Cupertino's police came into the scene and arrested them.



2DayBlog.com, Greenpeace invades Apple's headquarters

Motorola RAZR MAXX now available in the UK, SIM-free for £424.97

One day ahead of schedule, the Motorola RAZR MAXX has finally arrived in the UK today. The RAZR MAXX is, as its name implies, a supercharged version of the Motorola RAZR that has been available internationally for many months now. Supercharged, in that it comes with a huge 3,300 mAh battery, whilst being in all other respects identical to its slimmer sibling. One way to put it is this: if you care about your smartphone's battery life, and would like it to run Android – this is the one to get. Sure, it's still running Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Unwired View, Motorola RAZR MAXX now available in the UK, SIM-free for £424.97

Best Buy expects EVO 4G LTE to land May 23rd, HTC remains cautious

We've received a boatload of tips that folks who have pre-ordered the EVO 4G LTE at Best Buy are now seeing a new release date of May 23rd. Does this mean Sprint's flagship handset is getting close to leaving those dreaded customs halls. Here's HTC's take on the matter: HTC is working closely with U.S. Customs to secure approval for shipments of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE. We have not made any announcements about a new launch date and will provide an update on availability as soon as we can do so confidently.


Engadget, Best Buy expects EVO 4G LTE to land May 23rd, HTC remains cautious

U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three's company

And then there were three. U.S. Cellular's picking up the pace where its next-gen offerings are concerned, adding yet another device to that lonely LTE product portfolio. Starting today, Samsung's SCH-LC11 mobile hotspot will be available on the regional carrier's site with some sweet, limited time promotional pricing in tow: a mere $50 for subscribers residing in one of the operator's designated 4G coverage areas. For everyone else hunkered down in plain 'ol 3G territory, it'll ring in at $200 - that's after a $50 mail-in rebate and required two-year contract.

Engadget, U.S. Cellular adds Samsung mobile hotspot to its 4G LTE lineup, because three's company

Skoda racing Up! to Worthersee with Citigo Rally concept

If you thought the Volkswagen Group was about to wind down the endless stream of concept cars based on the new Up. city car, think again. Because not only is the Volkswagen brand itself keeping the train a-moving, so are its sister brands. Skoda has its own version of the Up called the Citigo. But what racing fans know the Czech subsidiary for best is its rally program that has become a dominant force in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge and the basis for VW's own foray into the World Rally Championship.

Autoblog, Skoda racing Up! to Worthersee with Citigo Rally concept

Acura recalling over 52,000 TL sedans over power steering hose

Acura is recalling 52,615 TL sedans from the 2007 and 2008 model years. The problem: a faulty power steering hose that could, over time, deteriorate and develop a fluid leak. According to the automaker's official statement, a leaky power steering hose "could lead to loss of power steering assistance or, if it leaks onto a catalytic converter it may result in smoke, or in the worst case, fire." Acura states that no crashes, injuries or fires have been reported because of this issue.
05x17x2012 - TORRANCE, Calif.

Acura will voluntarily recall 52,615 model-year 2007-2008 TL sedans in the United States to replace the power steering hose.

Autoblog, Acura recalling over 52,000 TL sedans over power steering hose

HTC Unveils Smartphones Tweaked to Avoid Apple Patents

HTC was found in court to have infringed two Apple patents last year, so they vowed to modify its smartphones to get around the infringement. The phone company recently rolls out its tweaked out smartphones bound for the United States, consisting of the HTC One X and Evo 4G LTE, shipments of which are currently being held up at US Customs as the agency examines the devices for potential. patent infringements.
The patents in question deal with how iPhone provides users a list of commands when they tap on a phone number, e-mail, physical address or other data. HTC phones used to have functions similar to ones questioned by Apple.

Gadget.com, HTC Unveils Smartphones Tweaked to Avoid Apple Patents

2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv

Ably Carrying The Banner For Internal Combustion. Forget the Mazda CX-5. The Mazda3 still carries the sales gravitas that the CX-5 aspires to, but for now, the C-segment sedan and hatchback that has provided eight years of sales bedrock is still the most important Mazda model.










Autoblog, 2012 Mazda3 Skyactiv

Bugatti Veyron, Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C and Lambo Aventador in 1x4-mile shootout... who wins?

Automobile Magazine scribe Jason Cammisa was sent into the desert to referee four carbon-fiber-bodied wild animals fighting it out over the quarter mile: the V8 McLaren MP4-12C, the V10 Lexus LFA, the V12 Lamborghini Aventador and the W16 Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport. It's a tough job, innit. The Head 2 Head race was run elimination style, with the winner of each two-up challenge facing the next devil up the totem pole. Although you might not have any doubts about the eventual victor, how each of these supercars fared is good watching.



Autoblog, Bugatti Veyron, Lexus LFA, McLaren MP4-12C and Lambo Aventador in 1x4-mile shootout... who wins?

This is what native 4K home cinema looks like on Sony's VPL-VW1000ES projector

(The arrow and rectangle in the image above highlight the zoomed-in comparison area, and more specifically the best focus in our samples images was on the base of the tree bud in the lower left corner.) By the way of context, each pixel wasn't quite as big as a microSD card, but nearly.










Engadget, This is what native 4K home cinema looks like on Sony's VPL-VW1000ES projector

Insert Coin: Troller 1D, the transforming robot that won't ruin your garden

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. A crawling robot that, at the touch of a button, curls up into a wheel and rolls away sounds a bit Robots in Disguise, doesn't it. Still, that's what roboticist Toby Baumgartner needs your cold, hard cash to build. Troller 1D is the first prototype of the modular automaton that uses a series of servos to take it anywhere it needs to go - but it's not ready yet.

Engadget, Insert Coin: Troller 1D, the transforming robot that won't ruin your garden

Chiba University's one-armed robot juggles balls, is not a Juggalo (video)

Two balls, one hand. In this case, that's a definite yes, although the end result is much more appropriate for all ages. Furthering our slow creep towards engineering's Uncanny Valley, comes a cybernetic effort out of Japan's Chiba University that's made to mock our most precious clown-past time: juggling. The one-armed, three-fingered robot, shown off at the 2012 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, utilizes a high-speed camera to track a ball's flight at 500fps and help coordinate its repetitive movements with eerie precision.

Engadget, Chiba University's one-armed robot juggles balls, is not a Juggalo (video)

Amazon Kindle Fire resembles a Game Boy with new skin

Now here is a skin that will definitely bring back fond memories for those who grew up with the classic Nintendo Game Boy as their primary mode of portable entertainment. Sure, you have ended up as more cerebral these days, but that does not mean you cannot have a little bit of extra fun, right. This unique Game Boy skin for the Amazon Kindle Fire does as it says, coming in a removable adhesive-backed vinyl cover that offers style and protection for your e-book reader. It will not add more bulk to your device, and yet will be able to ensure that minor surface scratches remain a thing of myth.

Ubergizmo, Amazon Kindle Fire resembles a Game Boy with new skin