Huawei Activa 4G Arrives Stateside

As much as Huawei is a successful smartphone brand in Asia, it has yet to make waves in the United States and they hope its latest smartphone would make American consumers take notice. Without much fanfare, the company has unveiled its very first 4G LTE handset. The Huawei Activa 4G features a 3.5-inch runs on Android Gingerbread and features a 3.5-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen, a 5-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, and a VGA front camera for video calls.
The prepaid device will be distributed exclusively on MetroPCS.

Gadget.com, Huawei Activa 4G Arrives Stateside

Facelifted Kia Sorento caught completely undisguised

We've seen a couple sets of spy shots starring the next-generation Kia Sorento crossover, but thanks to the folks at Kia-World.net, we now have our first clear glimpse of the CUV's new fascia sans camouflage. It's certainly not a radical departure from the Sorento that was once touted as Kia's best-selling vehicle in the United States, but we must say, it's handsome. The refreshed Sorento uses a headlight and grille design that mimics the attractive Optima sedan, though when combined with upright foglamps flanking either side of the lower fascia, the whole package is looks more refined and upscale rather than sporty and aggressive.

Autoblog, Facelifted Kia Sorento caught completely undisguised

Nenamark result gives a bit more details for the Droid RAZR HD

After yesterday’s blurry cam shots, we’ve gotten a few more details regarding Motorola’s Droid RAZR HD via Nenamark. The processor is the dual core Snapdragon S4, running at 1.5 GHz and the Adreno 225 GPU. The combination of the two again point towards an end-of-summer release, as we’re expecting the quad core Snapdragons and Adreno 3XX GPUs towards the end of the year.

Android Phone, Nenamark result gives a bit more details for the Droid RAZR HD

Canon unveils the new EOS 650D/EOS Kiss X6i - get in touch with your creative side

Canon today launches the EOS 650D - a new, easy-to-use Digital SLR (DSLR) that offers high image quality and simple touch-screen operation, allowing anyone to capture beautiful images and Full HD movies. Ideal for photography beginners, the EOS 650D combines intelligent automatic shooting modes with a range of advanced features - making it easy-to-use today, with a full range of manual modes to explore tomorrow. The EOS 650D is the first-ever EOS to feature a dual AF system, which ensures exceptional detail in stills and continuous autofocus tracking when shooting movies.





Akihabara News, Canon unveils the new EOS 650D/EOS Kiss X6i - get in touch with your creative side

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Canon has announced a new lens for its EOS system namely the EF-S 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 IS STM. The lens features an intelligent optical Image Stabilizer, a new stepper motor (STM) and electromagnetic diaphragms for smooth and accurate control over aperture for video shooting. The company will release the Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM later this month for $549 a pop.

TechFresh, Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM

Kanye West doesn't know his Lamborghini models

Regardless of how you (or we) feel about Kanye West's music, factual errors are factual errors. And that's exactly why we're posting this music video of Kanye's new single, "Mercy.". Or is that, "Murci?" As in, Murciélago.
Kanye apparently things so, specifically saying "Murci-lago" a couple of times throughout the song. But look closely: That black Lamborghini featured in the back of the video? It's a Gallardo. The smaller headlamp clusters are a dead giveaway.

Scroll down to see the Lambo's guest appearance in Kanye's video for yourself.

Autoblog, Kanye West doesn't know his Lamborghini models

Samsung sues Australian patent commissioner to force judicial review of Apple patents

. Samsung sued the Australian patent commissioner in an Australian Federal Court late last month in an attempt to force a judicial review of four key patents that were “inappropriately” granted to Apple between 2009 and 2010. The South Korean electronics giant has been in an ongoing, high-profile dispute with Apple for nearly a year.

Boy Genius Report, Samsung sues Australian patent commissioner to force judicial review of Apple patents

Patent reveals Microsoft's detachable dual display technology

. Documentation regarding a recently published patent from Microsoft highlights a new invention for a dual display smartphone that can separate into two functional units, Patent Bolt reported on Friday. The software giant's patent could take the hassle out of sharing a screen - literally - with another person. Rather than being crammed in front of one screen, the smartphone's display could be split in two, allowing each viewer to watch his or her own display. The technology could also be used in a situation where a user needs to talk on a smartphone and browse data simultaneously without the need for a headset or a loudspeaker.

Boy Genius Report, Patent reveals Microsoft's detachable dual display technology

How GM got 3 more miles out of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

As we learned earlier today, the 2013 Chevrolet Volt has beefed up. The new model year vehicle has a "bigger" battery and can go three extra miles when driven solely on the battery. We spoke with GM representatives to get more information on the model year updates as well as answers to some of your questions (e.g., don't expect E85 capability, once promised for the first-gen Volt, any time soon). Volt chief engineer Andrew Farah said there is a reason that the focus today was on the car's improved all-electric range: It was the number one request from customers.



Autoblog, How GM got 3 more miles out of the 2013 Chevrolet Volt

Microsoft's Phil Spencer believes the Xbox 360 has more than two years left in it

We're sure that there were many gamers who were looking forward to seeing new consoles unveiled by Sony and Microsoft at E3 this year. Unfortunately this was not the case thus leaving many to speculate that these next-gen consoles would instead arrive in 2013. While that remains to be seen as far as Sony's PlayStation console goes, it might not be the case for the Xbox platform. Speaking to the folks at GameSpot, Microsoft Studios head Phil Spencer was quoted as saying, “Right now the Xbox 360 is really healthy and it's doing incredibly well. I think the 360 has a lot more than two years [left].

Ubergizmo, Microsoft's Phil Spencer believes the Xbox 360 has more than two years left in it

What is Apple going to announce at WWDC? iOS 6, a TV SDK, Retina Macs

. Plenty has been said about Apple's WWDC 2012 conference, which takes place starting on Monday next week, but if you haven't been furiously digging and following along, here are our best guesses based on what we've heard from our sources, what other sites have reported, and common sense. iOS 6 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.

We've covered this at length, but this is a sure thing - iOS 6 is coming next week, and most likely will be available for developers to start getting apps ready for the fall.






Boy Genius Report, What is Apple going to announce at WWDC? iOS 6, a TV SDK, Retina Macs

Britain Is Becoming A Nation Of Renters - 50% Of Tenants Believe They Won’t Ever Own A Home

Safestore Moving And Improving Index Reveals:50% of people renting believe they won’t ever own a home  Inheritance is the best chance of getting on the property ladder, according to 42% of aspiring home-owners Britain is becoming a nation of renters as a massive 50% of tenants believe they won’t own a property at any stage in their lifetime, according to the Safestore Moving and Improving Index.

Press Release Distribution, Britain Is Becoming A Nation Of Renters - 50% Of Tenants Believe They Won’t Ever Own A Home

Asus Taichi's bill of materials reveal $900 costing

Early this week, we told you about the Taichi laptop from Asus that was announced at the Computex Taipei expo. And we noted that the laptop has dual IPS displays and that it will be as light and thin as the Zenbook Ultrabook series. Today, the Taiwanese publication DigiTimes is reporting that original equipment manufacturers have revealed the Asus Taichi's bill of materials or BOM, estimated to reach $900.

Ubergizmo, Asus Taichi's bill of materials reveal $900 costing

Halo 4 to follow ‘TV season' schedule with free daily missions

. The next version of Microsoft's best-selling Xbox shooter, Halo, will reportedly follow a TV season structure with free daily mission episodes, according to The Guardian. 343 Studios, the game's developer, will offer a free “Season One” of daily downloadable co-op missions following the game's release. The first season will feature five new co-op missions each week that will continue the storyline of the main game. “A single season will run for months, not weeks,” explained Halo's franchise development director, Frank O'Connor. “It's a significant amount of content: both gameplay and story-wise.

Boy Genius Report, Halo 4 to follow ‘TV season' schedule with free daily missions

DOT releases Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving

Everyone needs a plan, and now Ray LaHood and his people at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have released their Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving. The blueprint calls for:.

Autoblog, DOT releases Blueprint for Ending Distracted Driving

Evernote Food for Android lets you chronicle your dining life

Evernote is on a roll, lately. After having just launched Evernote 4.0 and Evernote Hell, they've introduced Evernote Food. This app will allow you to document what you're eating, and as pointless as it may sound it's actually pretty cool.

Android Phone, Evernote Food for Android lets you chronicle your dining life

Saab sold! Again. Probably.

You'll note that we have yet to remove Saab from the dropdown menu at the top of the Autoblog home page. Indeed, for a bankrupt company that hasn't built a new car from scratch yet this year, Saab generates a surprising amount of news, however, little of it has been the good kind. Perhaps that will all change today, as this latest report indicates that the company has actually been sold for real this time.

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The Sony DSC-RX100 Might be my Next Travel Camera

Last week I was on vacation up in Michigan and took a brand new camera that I had purchased especially for the trip with me only to figure out that it was too bulky to carry around. The Olympus OM-D EM-5 is a fantastic mirrorless camera if you don't mind the size and weight. I did. So I ended up using my iPhone for most of the trip. When I got back home, I sold the Olympus and another mirrorless camera I had recently purchased (Sony NEX-7) and decided to just be happy with my iPhone… at least till my next vacation this Fall.

The Gadgeteer, The Sony DSC-RX100 Might be my Next Travel Camera

Mac OS (Old School) mod gives your Mac a retro-feel

If you've been around long enough, you might have at some point owned or have seen the old Macintosh laptops. They were big and chunky and were monochromatic. However if the monochromatic theme is one that you miss or one that you'd like to recreate, designer Ben Vessey has recently released the Mac OS (Old School) mod that basically transforms your Mac computer into a retro looking one that is reminiscent of the good old days. This mod contains a set of 21 icons and wallpaper and is relatively easy to install. If you've ever messed around with your Mac OS X icons in the past, then swapping out your icons should be a simple task.

Ubergizmo, Mac OS (Old School) mod gives your Mac a retro-feel

Brain wave meter knows what you're thinking, so get your mind out of the gutter (video)

A team from Keio University has built a brain scanner that knows when you're stressed, sleepy or interested. Resembling John McEnroe's headband, the device examines the frequency rather than the type of waves your noggin produces. That data, combined with the team's algorithm enables your thoughts and feelings to be examined in real time.

Engadget, Brain wave meter knows what you're thinking, so get your mind out of the gutter (video)

Dynamic touchscreen tech looks to change the mobile world [video]

. At the Society for Information Display's Display Week in Boston, Tactus Technology showcased its next-generation mobile tactile technology, TG Daily reported. Using microfluidic technology, Tactus highlighted how a phone's touchscreen will be able to transform to support a physical keyboard that will recede back into the device once input is complete. Perhaps the best news is that the technology adds no extra thickness to the standard touchscreen display, as it replaces an already existing layer of the display stack.

Boy Genius Report, Dynamic touchscreen tech looks to change the mobile world [video]

Foursquare teases a giant mobile app remake, mayors quiver in anticipation

Foursquare has been steadily adding to its mobile app since its check-in service took off. A major remake hasn't been in the cards, however, until now. The company is teasing a major update this week that will reflect Foursquare's shift from simply broadcasting your coffee shop invasions to recommending where to go next. From what little the company is willing to let slip in advance, the emphasis will be on spotting popular destinations on the map as well as more alluring location pages.

2DayBlog.com, Foursquare teases a giant mobile app remake, mayors quiver in anticipation

Samsung ChatON messaging service hits the Windows Phone operating system

Samsung's ChatON messaging service has, at long last, arrived on all the big four – iOS, Android, BlackBerry and Windows Phone operating systems. This might just offer an alternative to those who do not want to use WhatsApp for their very own personal reasons, where the ChatON messaging app allows one to send text, images as well as video clips with one another, regardless of the operating system that is being used. First released  in August 2011, Google Play carried the Samsung ChatON messaging app since October 2011, while the iOS version of Samsung ChatON was introduced earlier this year.

Ubergizmo, Samsung ChatON messaging service hits the Windows Phone operating system

eHarmony confirms password breach

It was just early yesterday morning when LinkedIn reported a security breach, and here we are with word that dating site eHarmony has also confirmed a password breach of their own, where password hashes for eHarmony were rolled out on the very same Russian forum that published the LinkedIn hashes earlier. In an effort to calm everyone down, Becky Teraoka, of eHarmony's corporate communications, had this to say, “After investigating reports of compromised passwords, we have found that a small fraction of our user base has been affected.”.

Ubergizmo, eHarmony confirms password breach

Acer unveils sub-$200 quad-core Android tablet

. Acer on Wednesday unveiled its latest tablet, the Iconia Tab A110, during the Computex Taipei trade show, The Verge reported. The 7-inch 1280 x 800 resolution slate is equipped with an NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a microSD card slot, a front-facing camera, HDMI connectivity and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The kicker, however, is its sub-$200 price tag. The A110 looks to be one of the first tablets that will be part of NVIDIA's low-priced high-power Kai strategy.

Boy Genius Report, Acer unveils sub-$200 quad-core Android tablet

Voice of Evil fortress made out of Lego, jaws drop

So you think that you are a master brick builder using the little bricks known as Lego, one of Denmark's better known exports other than those delicious Danish Butter Cookies. Well, you might want to think twice – why not make it thrice while you are at it, when you let your eyes dance all over the Voice of Evil fortress that is made out of Lego bricks as well. Sculptor Duco Brugman actually spent the better part of the three years of his life planning the entire thing, followed by 8 months' worth of his time in order to make this 44-pound structure a reality.

Ubergizmo, Voice of Evil fortress made out of Lego, jaws drop

ASUS shows off its first Thunderbolt monitor, along with 3D and multitouch displays (video)

Take a stroll around ASUS' Computex booth, and you'll see a wall full of new displays - and we're only half counting the one made for the PadFone. By our count, the company is getting ready to release three new monitors: one with multitouch, one that does passive 3D and one with Thunderbolt (the company's first). Starting with the multitouch model, it has a folding hinge that allows the 23-inch screen to lie completely flat.







Engadget, ASUS shows off its first Thunderbolt monitor, along with 3D and multitouch displays (video)

Corning unveils slim, flexible Willow Glass

That is not plastic in the image above, it's glass. In particular it's a sheet of Corning's new 100-micron-thick Willow Glass, a new ultra-thin and flexible substrate for LCDs and OLEDs. The extreme thinness of the glass should lead to lighter, svelter devices, but it also means that shape is no longer a barrier for design. In fact, Corning expects Willow Glass will eventually lead substrates to be manufactured “roll-to-roll” instead of “sheet-to-sheet” — similar to how newspapers are printed. Even though the glass is as thin as paper (literally) it doesn't give up its patented Corning toughness.

2DayBlog.com, Corning unveils slim, flexible Willow Glass

2012 Olympics will be streamed live on YouTube in Asia and Africa

Are you ready for the greatest quadrennial sporting event that will hit London in July. Of course, the whole world is ready, and so are you. The 2012 Olympic Games, also known as the Games of the XXX Olympiad, will take place in London, starting from July 27 to August 12. Today, the  International Olympic Committee has announced that it will live stream the London 2012 Olympic Games in 64 territories on the IOC's YouTube channel. Sports fans across 64 countries in Asia and Africa will now be able to enjoy live coverage of the games on their PCs and mobile devices – all for free.

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IPv6 goes live

. Although the average web user won't notice a difference, Wednesday marks a major milestone in the history of the Internet. Several major ISPs and tech companies have officially enabled IPv6 addresses for their products and services, including AT&T, Google, Facebook, Cisco, Comcast and Yahoo. For the uninitiated, IPv6 is a next-generation Internet layer protocol that was designed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) to create a virtually limitless number of new IP addresses once the world had run out of addresses on the most widely-used Internet layer protocol, IPv4.

Boy Genius Report, IPv6 goes live

RunCore rolls out Pro VI SSD for Ultrabooks in need of a jolt

Not to be left out of the Computex party, RunCore has just unveiled a 7mm-thick Pro VI solid-state drive to give new Ultrabooks a swift kick. The company is aiming squarely at the sunnier side of mid-range SSDs through a speedy JMicron controller that hits 550MB/s in reads, and a less aggressive but still brisk 380MB/s for writes. The SATA 6Gbps drive doesn't have any special tricks up its sleeves, but there's no doubt that it fits just about any ultrabook category: capacities swing from a very modest 32GB to a 512GB drive meant to take over from ho-hum spinning disks.

Engadget, RunCore rolls out Pro VI SSD for Ultrabooks in need of a jolt

Samsung SCH-S759 gets pictured, will be China Telecom's Omnia M

Last month the Samsung SCH-S759 first surfaced after it received both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth certifications. And today we have the first images showing this Windows Phone device that's going to be launched by China Telecom pretty soon. That's because it has been also certified by the Chinese authorities for sale in the country. The S759 will be China Telecom's version of the Samsung Omnia M that was announced in May.

The SCH-S759 will have a 4-inch 480×800 touchscreen, a Qualcomm MSM7627A processor clocked at 800 MHz, a 5 MP rear camera, a 0.3 MP front-facing camera, 384 MB of RAM, 8 GB of storage space, and CDMA support.


Unwired View, Samsung SCH-S759 gets pictured, will be China Telecom's Omnia M

Sprint pulls iDEN handsets from retail, continues to sunset legacy Nextel network

With only 24 days to go before iDEN bites the big one, Sprint's making sure subscribers steer clear of devices that run on the legacy service. The aging tech, famous for its walkie talkie-like feature, is now one foot solidly in the grave as the carrier's removed all compatible handsets from its lineup, as well as subsidiary Boost Mobile's. That those particular phones and accompanying network have reached a grand EOL status should come as no surprise - the operator's been quite public about plans to shift existing push-to-talk subs to its newer CDMA-based DirectConnect service and clear up spectrum for a planned LTE rollout.

Engadget, Sprint pulls iDEN handsets from retail, continues to sunset legacy Nextel network