Because We May game offers now include 91 available titles

. Time to get your gaming on. If you thought Because We May was already awesome, finding out that they have added over 30 more games to the list will make you start clicking and tapping. If you haven't heard of Because We May, it is movement created by a group of independent developers, offering some of the funnest games for 50% or more off.
The new list includes titles like Patience, Gear Genius, X-Plane 9, Gloomy Dungeons 3D, Spectral Souls and more. It is time for all the gamers out there to take advantage of these great deals.

Android Phone, Because We May game offers now include 91 available titles

Vote for your favorite all-female Ford Mustang showcar for SEMA

A woman's place is in the garage – and some people want to keep them there. The SEMA Mustang Build Powered by Women was created by Ford Motor Co. and the Specialty Equipment Market Association to create a pony car designed by and built by women.

Autoblog, Vote for your favorite all-female Ford Mustang showcar for SEMA

Report: FBI forming new cyber intelligence research unit, focus on digital surveillance

According to a report filed by technology site CNET, the US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is forming a new cyber intelligence and research unit dubbed the Domestic Communications Assistance Center (DCAC). The briefing states that the DCAC's purpose will be "to invent technology that will let police more readily eavesdrop on Internet and wireless communications" (initially focusing on VoIP services, social networks, and wireless communication mediums) .

Engadget, Report: FBI forming new cyber intelligence research unit, focus on digital surveillance

V-Pole concept could be the next generation utility pole

Earlier this month, a concept utility pole dubbed as V-Pole (V for Vancouver) was unveiled at the New Cities Summit in Paris. The V-Pole is the brainchild of Douglas Coupland, a Canadian writer and artist who is known for writing about the intersection of culture and technology. Essentially, the V-Pole concept hopes to introduce the future of urban utility poles. The V-Pole is a slim, modular utility pole connected to underground optical wiring.

Ubergizmo, V-Pole concept could be the next generation utility pole

IDC: Android has a heady 59 percent of world smartphone share, iPhone still on the way up

We've been jonesing for a more international look at smartphone market share for the start of 2012, and IDC is now more than willing to oblige. In case you'd thought Android's relentless march upwards was just an American fling, Google's OS has jumped from 36.1 percent of the world's share a year ago to exactly 59 percent in the first quarter of this year. That's nearly two thirds of all smartphones, folks.

2DayBlog.com, IDC: Android has a heady 59 percent of world smartphone share, iPhone still on the way up

Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III reportedly pushed back for some launches

We hope you weren't too excited about getting a Pebble Blue-tinged Galaxy S III in May, because we're seeing unconfirmed reports that the darker Hyperglazed hue might not be available for everyone in the first round of launches. Some would-be customers, primarily in Nordic countries but also in Asia-Pacific, Europe and Persian Gulf states, have been told that only the Marble White color will be on shelves at first. Most of the consensus, based on retailer notices, is that demand for blue is straining supply.

Engadget, Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III reportedly pushed back for some launches

Apple owns 74% of smartphone web traffic, 95% of tablet traffic

According to a new report from online advertising network Chitika, smartphones and tablets now account for 20% of all Web traffic in the U.S. and Canada. Traditional PCs accounted for 80% of Web traffic, with smartphone traffic totaling 14.6% and tablets making up 5.6%, AllThingD reported. Chitika found that a whopping 95% of tablet Web traffic came from a version of Apple's iPad, mainly the newest iPad, and 72% of smartphone traffic also belongs to Apple, compared to 26% for Android devices. The Cupertino-based company didn't fare as well on the desktop side, which saw 85% of Web traffic from Windows machines compared to 13% from Macs.

Boy Genius Report, Apple owns 74% of smartphone web traffic, 95% of tablet traffic

HP's webOS team may join Google

. HP's open source webOS team, known as Enyo, will reportedly be leaving the company and joining Google, according to The Verge. The computer giant in December announced its failed webOS mobile operating system would move to an open-source model under the name Enyo, with version 1.0 slated for release in September 2012. The website's sources claim the entire Enyo team will not be headed for Google, but Matt McNulty, the head of the project, will be among those departing.

Boy Genius Report, HP's webOS team may join Google

Panoz wants to race fields of DeltaWings in American Le Mans Series

In pretty much any racing series you go to, the cars tend to progress in an evolutionary, not revolutionary fashion. This year's crop of Formula One cars, for example, may have those ungainly stepped noses, but they otherwise look pretty much the same as last year's cars, which looked mostly the same as the cars the year before and the year before that, and so on and so forth. The same could be generally said of Indy, Le Mans prototypes...even stock cars. The DeltaWing project, however, is another story altogether.

Autoblog, Panoz wants to race fields of DeltaWings in American Le Mans Series

InstaCRT puts all other photo filter apps to shame (video)

To hell with Instagram. Seriously. It's not that we don't understand the appeal of the photo filter standard bearer, it's just that it lacks a cleverness and visceral quality that InstaCRT has in spades. See, rather than simply recreate retro effect with some software trickery, InstaCRT actually uses the aging titular tech to achieve its goals. The concept, while clever, is actually pretty simple: you take a photo on your iPhone using the InstaCRT app, it's then uploaded to the developer where all the magic happens.


Engadget, InstaCRT puts all other photo filter apps to shame (video)

Comcast Xfinity TV Player app brings VOD streaming to Android devices

After introducing video on-demand streaming for mobile devices on the iPad early last year and iPhone last May, Comcast has finally extended the courtesy to Android users as well. Unlike its iOS counterpart however, on Android there's a separate Xfinity TV Player (simply labeled "Player" in the launcher) app from the Xfinity TV remote control app. It's a free download from Google Play for devices running Android 2.3 or higher and when we checked it out just now it was smooth but plain looking, although it a native tablet interface at launch is a nice touch.

Engadget, Comcast Xfinity TV Player app brings VOD streaming to Android devices

Apple TV jailbreak available from Seas0nPass, and it is untethered

Is it me, or is it jailbreak season these days. Thanks to SeasOnPass, the first untethered jailbreak for the new Apple TV software (version number 5.0.1) is now available, and just in case you are sitting there, wondering just why the heck should you proceed with a jailbreak of your Apple TV after hearing all the nasty repercussions from doing so, here is the answer presented to you like a straight arrow – it allows you to enjoy a slew of plugins that might just make you sit up and ask yourself this – now why didn't I think of doing such a thing before.

Ubergizmo, Apple TV jailbreak available from Seas0nPass, and it is untethered

Kanex outs non-Apple Thunderbolt cable (updated)

Kanex is releasing its very own Thunderbolt cable. However, if you were looking for something shorter and cheaper than Cupertino's six foot, $50 beast, prepared to be disappointed. Costing $60, the only difference between the two is that this is black instead of white, but if your inner-Goth couldn't bear to see another pearly cable, then perhaps those extra ten bucks won't matter.

Engadget, Kanex outs non-Apple Thunderbolt cable (updated)

The iTotal Control Oven can be controlled remotely via your smartphone

Given that our smartphones and tablets have the ability to do a lot of things for us these days, should we be surprised that it could eventually help us with our cooking. Oven maker, Aga, has announced the iTotal Control Oven, an oven that comes equipped with a cellular modem that allows the user to communicate with it remotely. However the drawback is that thanks to its embedded SIM card from the carrier Orange, not only would you have to pay for the oven, but you'll have to sign up for a year's contract with the carrier, making this the first oven you would ever have to sign a carrier contract with.

Ubergizmo, The iTotal Control Oven can be controlled remotely via your smartphone

Northeastern University students develop eye controlled robotic arm that's happy to feed you

As an alternative to receiving brain implants for robotic arm dominance assistance, check out this surprisingly cheap eye-tracking solution developed by six electrical engineering students at Northeastern University. Labeled iCRAFT, for eye Con­trolled Robotic Arm Feeding Tech­nology, the award-winning senior project drew its inspiration from one team member's difficulty syncing spoonfuls with the eating pace of elderly and disabled patients. Simply gaze at the on-screen box that corresponds to your food or beverage choice and the robotic arm will swing your way with grub in its grip.

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digitalhouse, Northeastern University students develop eye controlled robotic arm that's happy to feed you

Gemballa debuts real diamond finish for cars

Matte. Mirrored chrome. Gold-plated. You can now add diamonds to the growing list of ostentatious and extravagant finishes being applied to cars these days. Longtime Porsche tuner Gemballa has announced a new automotive finish that literally uses diamonds to create its million-dollar sparkle.

The German-based company claims its new diamond finish is the first of its kind to ever use the actual gem rather than other reflective ingredients like metal pigments, glass fragments or crystals.

2DayBlog.com, Gemballa debuts real diamond finish for cars

Galaxy Note And Other Phablets Will Ship At 208 Million A Year, 500 Million Devices Could Upgrade to Windows 8 & Apple Remains World's Most Valuable Brand

ABI: Galaxy Note And Other Phablets Will Ship At 208 Million A Year By 2015, Blot Out The Sun. Some of us aren't convinced that phablets will last as more than a short-term success. That hasn't stopped ABI Research from predicting that enough of the size XXL smartphones will sell to block all natural sunlight. The study team sees phones like the Galaxy Note and Optimus Vu as just the start, with help from Huawei, HTC and others leading to a crescendo of 208 million phablets shipped in 2015 alone.

Cell Phones Ca, Galaxy Note And Other Phablets Will Ship At 208 Million A Year, 500 Million Devices Could Upgrade to Windows 8 & Apple Remains World's Most Valuable Brand

Dell Latitude 10 is a Windows 8 tablet

We do know that Dell has exited the smartphone business in the past, but that does not mean they have given up on the tablet market altogether. In fact, what you see above is a Windows 8 tablet from Dell, which has been dubbed as the Dell Latitude 10. The Latitude 10 will measure 10″ x 7″ x 0.4″, tipping the scales at 1.57 lbs, making it slightly thicker and heavier compared to the iPad, but not that noticeable that you would have it tire you out. Under the hood, you will find an Intel Clover Trail Atom Dual Core processor running the show, where it is accompanied by 2GB RAM and an Intel integrated graphics chipset.

Ubergizmo, Dell Latitude 10 is a Windows 8 tablet

Sharp and Sony to terminate joint LCD venture

. Sharp and Sony on Wednesday released a joint statement to announce the end of the companies' joint venture to produce and sell LCD panels. Due to the “rapidly changing market for LCD panels and LCD televisions,” Sony will sell its shares of the venture, which represent 7.04% of the company. The manufacturer will also receive a cash payment equal to its original investment of 10 billion yen that will be paid by Sharp. Both the sale of shares and Sony's cash payment will be completed by the end of June 2012.

Boy Genius Report, Sharp and Sony to terminate joint LCD venture

Solar-powered airplane embarks on first transcontinental flight

. An experimental solar-powered airplane embarked on its first transcontinental flight on Thursday, The Associated Press reported. The Solar Impulse plane left Switzerland and, after a pilot change in Spain, should reach North Africa next week. The aircraft features a 207-foot wingspan and more than 12,000 solar panels. The project began in 2003 and is estimated to cost about $100 million over 10 years. The Swiss traveled to Belgium and France last year to complete the Solar Impulse's first international flight.

Boy Genius Report, Solar-powered airplane embarks on first transcontinental flight

Week 3 TegraZone Anniversary Contest: Last Chance To Win! Tell Us The Next GTA Title You'd Like To See THD Optimized

Are you guys ready for the 3rd (and last) week’s TegraZone anniversary and Player’s Choice Awards contest courtesy of our friends at NVIDIA. We know we are. If you aren’t in the know, NVIDIA’s just hit their one-year anniversary with TegraZone and they’re holding a Player’s Choice Awards. TO check it out, hit that link to vote, or you can also snap a photo of the QR code below.
Up for grabs today (May 24th, 2012) is one ASUS Transformer Pad 300 prize pack.


Android Phone, Week 3 TegraZone Anniversary Contest: Last Chance To Win! Tell Us The Next GTA Title You'd Like To See THD Optimized

Aston Martin DBS/DB9 successor caught at the Ring preparing for Villa d'Este debut

As much as it pains us to say it, the current core range from Aston Martin has grown a little stale. But fret not: a new model is just around the corner. Snapped undergoing testing at the Nürburgring in this latest batch of spy shots is what looks to be a new and nearly complete V12 GT from Gaydon. Code-named AM 310, it could be a successor to either the DB9 or DBS – or could carry a different nameplate altogether and replace them both.

While the engine and platform carry over as modified versions of the existing building blocks, sources anticipate just about everything else in the new sportscar will be new.

Autoblog, Aston Martin DBS/DB9 successor caught at the Ring preparing for Villa d'Este debut

RIM's global sales head departs after 14-year stretch

Research in Motion's head of global sales is leaving the company after serving the BlackBerry maker for 14 years. Patrick Spence joined the company before it had even produced its first smartphone before rising to his current position, based in London. Reuters hints that he was dissatisfied about being passed over for the vacant CEO's position, due to be filled by former Sony Ericsson man Kristian Tear later this year. A spokesperson for the Canadian company said that Mr. Spence would be moving to a leadership role in another industry.

Engadget, RIM's global sales head departs after 14-year stretch

Worldreader and Barcelona FC Announce Campaign to Bring 1 million eBooks to Africa

Non-profit organization Worldreader recently set up a campaign to provide more than 100,000 ebooks to students in sub-Saharan communities in Africa. In a follow-up move to that initiative, the NPO has teamed up with Spanish soccer giants Barcelona FC in the hope to bring 1 million ebooks to students in outlying areas that are currently limited in terms of access to books with special regard to public school students. Worldreader has also been deeply involved in a study that spanned a year, on how access to Kindles affected reading test scores and attitudes towards literacy.

Ubergizmo, Worldreader and Barcelona FC Announce Campaign to Bring 1 million eBooks to Africa

Rage of Bahamut Android App

There are now quite a number of game apps that portable device users can easily download into their device and play whenever they feel like it. Some games people get tired with after a few tries while others keep them playing for hours and hours. Some people may find some unique gameplay quite addicting similar to what the new Rage of Bahamut offers. Rage of Bahamut is a trading card game which has been quite popular with many avid players. Players get to collect from hundreds and hundreds of cards depicting certain characters and their skills and traits.

Gadget.com, Rage of Bahamut Android App

Suzuki cozying up with Fiat?

Fiat and Tata has reportedly stepped away from a tieup in the Indian market that saw Fiats being built in India, using engines shared with Tata and Maruti models, and being sold through Tata dealers. Neither company commented, but according to analysts, the issue was that in addition to Tata was simply too busy with its other endeavors, especially Jaguar Land Rover, to attend to the Fiat deal. Sales of the joint-venture vehicles have declined by more than 20 percent year-on-year. The Fiat-Tata union isn't binding, and talk has now centered around Fiat snuggling up with Suzuki.

Autoblog, Suzuki cozying up with Fiat?

GameFly launching Android Appstore, becomes publisher

Not only will GameFly publish mobile games for iOS and Android, but launch its own game-specific Android app store later this year. GameFly, AKA the “Netflix for Games” giant, has been rather busy over the last several weeks. At the end of April, the company said it was partnering with mobile developers and publishers to promote a “Game of the Day” (GOTD) in GameFly's mobile App.

2DayBlog.com, GameFly launching Android Appstore, becomes publisher

Apple says DoJ's eBook antitrust case fundamentally flawed

Apple says that the eBook lawsuit filed by the Justice Department is fundamentally flawed and could harm consumers. Apple finally filed its official retaliation against eBook antitrust claims in U.S. District Court in Manhattan late Tuesday. The company stated that the lawsuit filed by the Justice Department back in April is a “fundamentally flawed” endeavor that could discourage competition and harm consumers.
“Apple's entry into e-book distribution is classic pro-competitive conduct [that created competition where none existed],” Apple said in its court papers.

2DayBlog.com, Apple says DoJ's eBook antitrust case fundamentally flawed

Google pumps cash into UK classrooms, will buy Arduino, Raspberry Pi sets for kids

Eric Schmidt has said that Google will make cash available through its investment into Teach First to buy Raspberry Pi and Arduino units for British schoolchildren. He was at the UK's Science Museum to talk about Mountain View's partnership with the charity, which puts top university graduates into schools to teach disadvantaged kids. The Android-maker wrote a cheque to fund over 100 places on the scheme, aiming to get bright computer scientists to reintroduce engineering principles to pupils. Mr.

Engadget, Google pumps cash into UK classrooms, will buy Arduino, Raspberry Pi sets for kids

VIA Technologies outs $49 APC Android barebones, nods towards Raspberry Pi

Android might have already spilled over into the desktop world in one form or another, but what if you want something a little more project-friendly. VIA Technologies has developed the APC, a Neo-ITX-based barebones system running a custom version of Android 2.3 optimized for mouse and keyboard input. The board is compatible with Mini-ITX and MacroATX form factors, and comes with a VIA 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM, 2GB flash memory, and built-in (up to 720p) graphics. HDMI, VGA, 4 x USB, audio out / in, microSD and Ethernet come along for the ride too, for a reasonable spread of connectivity. Best of all? The whole lot will only cost $49.

2DayBlog.com, VIA Technologies outs $49 APC Android barebones, nods towards Raspberry Pi

Amazon Prime customers will soon gain access to Paramount films

. Amazon on Wednesday announced that it has reached a licensing agreement with Paramount Pictures that will enable Prime Instant Video customers in the U.S. to stream hundreds of new hit movies over the next three years. The service, which is available for $79 a year and offers customers free two-day shipping, now features more than 17,000 movies and TV episodes.

Boy Genius Report, Amazon Prime customers will soon gain access to Paramount films

Fujifilm M-Mount Adapter brings Leica lenses to the X-Pro1

It's not the cheapest, and it's not the first, but if you've been holding out on picking up an M-Mount adapter for your X-Pro1 with the hope that Fujifilm with launch a Leica-friendly accessory of its own, your patience does appear to have paid off. The camera maker just announced its very own M-Mount Adapter, featuring a 27.8mm distance between the lens mount and the sensor, an aluminum and stainless steel construction, and three levels of distortion correction.

Engadget, Fujifilm M-Mount Adapter brings Leica lenses to the X-Pro1

JXD 693 MP4 Player with Built-In Camera

Unlike most MP4 players, the 693 from JXD comes with a built-in 2.0MP camera. Featuring a metal case, this stylish player offers a 2.8-inch 320 x 240 TFT screen (16M colors), a 2GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a voice recorder, a picture browser, an e-book reader, a TV-in/out and a built-in Lithium battery. If you're interested, the 693 will set you back $57.60.

TechFresh, JXD 693 MP4 Player with Built-In Camera

Kinect Accelerator company profiles: Freak'n Genius, GestSure Technologies, Kimetric and Styku

Microsoft's Kinect Accelerator program kicked off over a month ago, but at the time we were only made aware of the participant start-ups' names, not their innovations. So, when Microsoft offered us the opportunity to talk with the folks behind four of the program's participants - Freak'n Genius, GestSure Technologies, Kimetric and Styku - we jumped at the chance. Join us after the break to see what this quartet of fledgling companies has planned to propogate the Kinect effect further than ever. Freak'n Genius Freak'n Genius co-founder is a former illustrator and toy developer and current entrepreneur.




Engadget, Kinect Accelerator company profiles: Freak'n Genius, GestSure Technologies, Kimetric and Styku

Renault confirms 400-HP Alpine concept debuting on Friday

Renault has confirmed the unveiling of an Alpine concept at this weekend's Formula One Grand Prix de Monaco, but as we get closer there are new details alongisde new questions. Just yesterday came the leaked image of a concept called the A110-50C, heavily based on the Renault DeZir concept, that could turn out to be the thing itself or pure Photoshop fancy. French press is reporting that Renault COO Carlos Tavares has confirmed that a 400-horsepower concept will appear that "could be homologated and on the road in the future," and it will take a lap of the Monaco course.

Autoblog, Renault confirms 400-HP Alpine concept debuting on Friday

Subaru Tribeca getting the axe?

Could it be. Could Subaru finally be killing the Tribeca. We'll admit it. We've been waiting for this day since we first spied the 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. So has every other too-clever-by-half automotive journalist who slammed Subie's range-topper when it debuted in late 2005, looking like it had been styled by whatever group-think team General Motors had canned for unleashing the Pontiac Aztek on the world.

Autoblog, Subaru Tribeca getting the axe?

LG Nitro HD gets a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich in latest leak

A new software build has leaked for AT&T's LG Nitro HD, and the more adventurous users willing to try it out are raving about the results. The firmware transforms the phone otherwise known as the Optimus LTE from a Gingerbread clunker into an Ice Cream Sandwich dream machine. Early reports are that all major features are fully functional despite a few minor bugs here and there. Much love is being given to the revamped user interface featured on top of Android 4.0.



Android Phone, LG Nitro HD gets a taste of Ice Cream Sandwich in latest leak

Truth in 24 II available as free download on iTunes

Good news, Le Mans fans. Audi has released its "Truth in 24 II: Every Second Counts" documentary as a free download on iTunes. As with the first film, this sequel is narrated by none other than Jason Statham and details the Audi battle for its tenth win at the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans. As you may recall, the race was a nail-biter for the race team. After seeing its sister entries removed from competition, the #2 R18 TDI went on to take the checkered flag by fighting off three rival Peugeot entries.

But the story was about more than the drivers and the cars.

Autoblog, Truth in 24 II available as free download on iTunes

Social Bicycles announces availability by end of summer, we go hands-on (video)

When last saw the Social Bicycles (SoBi), there wasn't a heck of a lot to report on. The whole thing was little more than a concept, a Kickstarter page and an early prototype. Flash forward just under a year later, and it's beginning to look a lot like a real, consumer-facing product. The New York startup showed off its bike and a couple of apps today at TechCrunch Disrupt. The concept here is not too dissimilar from a Zipcar - you locate a bike using the Android or iOS app, find it on the street, enter your PIN, pull out the lock and you're good to go.










Engadget, Social Bicycles announces availability by end of summer, we go hands-on (video)