Ford suing Dana over faulty Windstar frames

Autoblog has reached out to Ford to inquire if the troublesome axles were also provided by Dana, but as of publish time, have received no response. According to the report, Ford continues to source parts from Dana Corp.

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HTC says struggles will continue in Q3; forecasts 23% drop in sales, thinning margins

. Struggling smartphone vendor HTC (2498) said on Friday that its business will continue to decline in the third quarter this year. The company last month reported a massive drop in profit and revenue during the second quarter, and alongside its now-audited Q2 results, HTC has forecast further decline in the third quarter. Revenue this quarter is seen falling 23% compared to the same period in 2011, and both gross margin and operating margin are seen thinning to 25% and 7%, respectively.

Boy Genius Report , HTC says struggles will continue in Q3; forecasts 23% drop in sales, thinning margins, HTC says struggles will continue in Q3; forecasts 23% drop in sales, thinning margins

AT&T to discontinue its 2G network by 2017

AT&T has announced its plan to end its old 2G network by 2017. In a SEC filing today, the telecommunications giant said that it will be shutting down its second-generation network in order to focus more on upgrading its systems. Although the telecom giant mentioned that about 12 percent of its customers under contract are still using 2G handsets, the company added that it will be “proactively” asking those customers to upgrade their devices along the way.

Ubergizmo , AT&T to discontinue its 2G network by 2017, AT&T to discontinue its 2G network by 2017

Xiaomi Phone 2 could see August 16 debut with super strong packaging

Just how tough do you think your smartphone is. Well, here could be a potential benchmark for you to look at – the Xiaomi Phone 2 which might debut this coming August 16th which is just a fortnight away, where it boasts of an extremely robust packaging that is touted to withstand weight of up to 180kg as you can see in the image on the right. Some of the rumors surrounding the handset that is nicknamed the “Xiaomi Phone 2″ include a more generous display size, not to mention Qualcomm's quad-core chip that has been clocked at 1.5GHz.

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Chameleon Android launcher appears, pre-orderers and Kickstarter backers get beta access soon

After a false start to its Kickstarter funding, the Chameleon launcher project for Android is finally arriving - at least in beta form. It's currently ready for install from Google Play by anyone with an Android tablet running 3.2 or higher, however to actually unlock the software you'll need to have your account authorized on its servers . For the moment that's restricted to a VIP list of early testers to bash on its core systems as well as the included HTML5 widgets.

Engadget , Chameleon Android launcher appears, pre-orderers and Kickstarter backers get beta access soon, Chameleon Android launcher appears, pre-orderers and Kickstarter backers get beta access soon

Google introduces new rules to tackle rogue Android app issue

Google does seem to be more serious about its app store, at least this is what a mobile developer informed the BBC. To put it in a nutshell, Google intends to come down strong, hard and fast on rogue mobile apps that plague its Android platform, and this will be enforced by introducing a stricter set of guidelines for developers. Among the measures to be implemented include a blanket ban against the use of icons which are touted to be “confusingly similar” to current products. They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it might help you end up in court like Samsung vs Apple that is ongoing right now.

Ubergizmo , Google introduces new rules to tackle rogue Android app issue, Google introduces new rules to tackle rogue Android app issue

Samsung Counters Apple's Opening Statement with Pre-iPhone Slider Phone Concepts

While Apple opened the patent infringement trial against Samsung with a simple design evolution chart of Samsung's mobile phones before and after iPhone was launched, the South Korean company tries to point out Apple's “hypocrisy” as it accuses the iPhone maker to have copied design concepts from Sony. Samsung also flashes out new evidence that the company had been trying to develop a slider mobile phone with full-faced touchscreen. Its representatives not only presented just one, but over 10 different design concepts, one of which became the Samsung F700.

Gadget.com , Samsung Counters Apple's Opening Statement with Pre-iPhone Slider Phone Concepts, Samsung Counters Apple's Opening Statement with Pre-iPhone Slider Phone Concepts

Analyst calls Microsoft's Surface tablet the next Zune

. Just about the last thing Microsoft (MSFT) wants to hear right now is comparisons of any of its products to the Zune, its failed iPod killer that mercifully got the axe last year.

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London Olympics committee deploys Wi-Fi Police to hunt unauthorized Wi-Fi hotspots

We already know that wireless hotspots have been banned at the London Olympics. But it seems that the practical aspect of the rule has been tested as sports fans are secretly turning on their mobile hotspots to access the Internet. To ensure that the "no portable wireless hotspot" rule gets implemented, the Olympic committee has deployed the Wi-Fi police, similar to the one pictured above. Yes, that photo was taken by Sadao Turner, the director of New Media for Ryan Seacrest's productions. Turner tweeted with the photo saying, “Something you won't see on TV, this is the Olympics Wi-Fi Police.

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You've heard of the Child Catcher? Meet the WiFi Snatcher

Remember the Olympic ban on WiFi hotspots to ensure the games' corporate sponsors could sell you back access at a premium. The threat to seize or eject anyone caught using such gear seemed hollow - after all, how could you be found in a crowd of 90,000. It turns out, LOCOG have employed WiFi police, chasing down unauthorized signals with their big red detectors. Although we should give them some credit - you'll certainly see them coming from a mile away.

Engadget , You've heard of the Child Catcher? Meet the WiFi Snatcher, You've heard of the Child Catcher? Meet the WiFi Snatcher

Sharp president outs iPhone 5 details to distract from awful earnings

. Sharp (6753) reported a rough second quarter on Thursday, and the best way to lighten the blow from a massive $1.2 billion operating loss is to highlight new deals with the world's most valuable company. Newly appointed Sharp president Takashi Okuda confirmed on Thursday that his company will be supplying display panels for Apple's sixth iPhone, and he told reporters that the displays will begin shipping this month, Reuters said. The timing is in line with an earlier exclusive BGR report, which contradicted rumors out of the Far East and stated that Apple's next-generation iPhone had not yet entered mass production.

Boy Genius Report , Sharp president outs iPhone 5 details to distract from awful earnings, Sharp president outs iPhone 5 details to distract from awful earnings

Twelve South debuts BackPack 2 shelf accessory for iMac with three enhancements

By now, you're likely familiar with Twelve South, the Mac-minded accessory maker that prides itself on staying small. Well, three years after the debut of its first product, the BackPack, it's refining the shelf accessory in three ways that'll make you smile. If you'll remember, the BackPack originally began its life as an attachable storage shelf for the iMac and Apple Display, which sat discretely behind the unit. Now, not only can the BackPack 2 be attached in a forward-facing manner, but it also offers integrated cable management and vertical support pegs to properly hold equipment such as the MacBook Air and upright hard drives.




2DayBlog.com , Twelve South debuts BackPack 2 shelf accessory for iMac with three enhancements, Twelve South debuts BackPack 2 shelf accessory for iMac with three enhancements

Raspberry Pi runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Are you a self-made person who worked really hard to get everything that you own today. If you have answered in the affirmative, surely you value the process of solid, honest to goodness work, and should your kid ask you for a car when he or she turns 16, just hand then four tyres and ask them to find means and ways to get the rest of the car themselves. If they make a request for a computer, you can play the role of miser (and motivational thinker) by getting them the $35 Raspberry Pi computer.

Ubergizmo , Raspberry Pi runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Raspberry Pi runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

The Walking Dead iOS Game App

For those who are fond of game apps, it is not always the exciting and fun game play that always matter. Sometimes, the story that comes with the game also play a great part of the experience. For those who like a story or two about zombies, the Walking Dead iOS game app would be a perfect fit. The Walking Dead iOS game app is an offshoot of the popular TV series and comic book. It follows the story of Deputy Sheriff Rick Grimes amid a world overtaken by zombies. But in the game app, players take on the character of Lee Everett who takes on the responsibility of protecting an orphaned girl named Clementine.

Gadget.com , The Walking Dead iOS Game App, The Walking Dead iOS Game App

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon pricing spotted in Hong Kong

Lenovo floated the ThinkPad X1 Carbon past us in May without so much as a whisper of what the lightweight Ultrabook's price would be. The company doesn't mind shouting it out in what looks to be a Hong Kong back-to-school promo flyer, though. As long as the Newsmth.net post represents the final pricing, local residents can normally expect to pay about HK$12,880 ($1,660 US) for an X1 Carbon with a 1.7GHz Core i5, 4GB of RAM and a 128GB SSD.

Engadget , Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon pricing spotted in Hong Kong, Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon pricing spotted in Hong Kong

Lenovo to launch the IdeaTab A2107 and A2109 Android ICS tablets in September

. Lenovo will launch two Android ICS tablets in September, the IdeaTab A2107 and the IdeaTab A2109. This launch is happening not to long after Lenovo released its 10-inch IdeaTab S2 Android ICS tablet. The A2107 features a 7-inch display, 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and “a long battery life” according to Lenovo's website.It is described as “affordable palm size entertainment” on the website. The A2109 spots a 9-inch HD display with 1280×800 resolution, a 3 megapixel camera in the rear, and a 1.3 megapixel camera in the front.

Ubergizmo , Lenovo to launch the IdeaTab A2107 and A2109 Android ICS tablets in September

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Nintendo DSi gets Matte Red and Matte Blue finishes, shrugs off sunshine glare

If glossy handhelds covered in fingerprint mess aren't your thing, then Nintendo's recently-announced matte finish DSi consoles might appeal. The games maker took to Twitter to announce that both the red and blue options could arrive in stores by the end of this week - presumably with that tempting $100 price tag.

Engadget , Nintendo DSi gets Matte Red and Matte Blue finishes, shrugs off sunshine glare, Nintendo DSi gets Matte Red and Matte Blue finishes, shrugs off sunshine glare

Lenovo to launch IdeaTab A2107 and A2109 Android ICS tablets in the US in September

Lenovo is getting ready to introduce two new Android tablets in the US, not long after the company has released the IdeaTab S2 there. The new tablets, which run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, are the IdeaTab A2107, and IdeaTab A2109. The A2107 offers a 7 inch display, 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, and "long battery life." The A2109 comes with a 9 inch display (1280 x 800 pixels), "aluminum shell and internal roll cage", 3MP rear camera, and a 1.3MP front-facing camera. That's about all we know regarding their features.

For the moment, there's no word on how much the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 and IdeaTab A2109 will cost.


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Sony Xperia SL appears in two colors

The Sony Xperia SL has started to show up in a couple of new colors, and this smartphone, also known as the LT26ii if you are a sucker for model numbers, is tipped to oust the current Sony Xperia S, where it will ship with a faster-clocked 1.7GHz dual-core processor alongside the MSM8260 chipset to keep it company. Just what are the two new colors that the Sony Xperia SL come in. We are looking at silver and pink shades that will keep company the existing black and white colors of the Sony Xperia S.

Ubergizmo , Sony Xperia SL appears in two colors, Sony Xperia SL appears in two colors

Gaming isn't the boys club it once was; almost half of all gamers are female

. The stereotypical gamer is often thought of as a young male who possibly lives in his parents' basement. In reality, this isn't the case. According to research published by the Entertainment Software Association, nearly half of all gamers, or 47%, are female and the average age of gamers in 2012 was 30 years old. Interestingly enough, woman 18 and older represent a significantly greater number of the game-playing population, 30%, than boys aged 17 or younger, who represent 18%. Adult males, however, have been playing games longer than their female counterparts, an average of 16 years compared to 12 years.

Boy Genius Report , Gaming isn't the boys club it once was; almost half of all gamers are female, Gaming isn't the boys club it once was; almost half of all gamers are female

Nokia's marketing stint for the Lumia 900 involves nail polish

Nokia has decided to boost the appeal of its Lumia 900 flagship in the United States in a rather unusual fashion. The Finnish giant has partnered with Duality Cosmetics to release its own branded nail polish, which matches the color of the pink Nokia Lumia 900 for AT&T. The campaign also included one-day only salons in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Denver, where those who are interested will be able to check out the pink Lumia 900 while getting their manicure done by a celebrity nail stylist. You can find out all the info on the official Facebook page of Nokia USA.

Naturally, Nokia have released a promo video to mark the occasion.



GSM Arena , Nokia's marketing stint for the Lumia 900 involves nail polish, Nokia's marketing stint for the Lumia 900 involves nail polish

Telecom Express Becomes Spoke to Reflect Mobile and Digital Focus

1st August 2012, London – Telecom Express today launched their new name, brand identity and website; Spoke (www.spoke-interactive.com), to better reflect the company’s focus on mobile and digital products and services. To build on their success from over 20 years as Telecom Express, the company wanted a significant redesign to more clearly communicate the changes in the company’s focus over the last couple of years.

Press Release Distribution , Telecom Express Becomes Spoke to Reflect Mobile and Digital Focus, Telecom Express Becomes Spoke to Reflect Mobile and Digital Focus

AMD poaches Apple's platform architecture lead to head up CPU team

We suppose after a reasonably high-profile defection of one of AMD's own to Apple, the Sunnyvale company had to exact revenge. That payback was announced today in the form of Jim Keller, the now former platform architecture head in Cupertino, who will be joining AMD as corporate vice president and chief architect of its microprocessor unit. In a statement, the company sayed that Keller will be leveraging his "low-power design expertise," possibly as part of its oft-rumored ARM plans. Keller previously worked as VP of design at P.A.

Engadget , AMD poaches Apple's platform architecture lead to head up CPU team, AMD poaches Apple's platform architecture lead to head up CPU team

Deal of the Day – 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite L750D AMD quad-core Laptop

Wednesday's LogicBUY Deal is the 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite L750D AMD quad-core laptop (model PSK32U-0E400P) for $429.99.  Features:  AMD Quad-Core A6-3420M Accelerated Processor (1.5GHz-2.4GHz), 4GB DDR3 RAM, 320GB hard drive, 1366 X 768 LED backlit display, Bluetooth 3.0, webcam, DVDRW, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, memory card reader, 3 USB ports (1 sleep-and-charge), HDMI, and 5.25 hour battery. $549.99 – $120 instant savings = $429.99 with $8.77 shipping. This deal expires August 2, 2012 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer , Deal of the Day â€" 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite L750D AMD quad-core Laptop, Deal of the Day â€" 15.6″ Toshiba Satellite L750D AMD quad-core Laptop

Executive behind RIM's BlackBerry 10 UI jumps ship

. Hampus Jakobsson, user interface guru and founder of The Astonishing Tribe, announced on Tuesday that he has left Research In Motion (RIMM) to pursue other projects. RIM acquired TAT in late 2010 and BlackBerry fans grew giddy at the possibility of modern UI designs hitting their beloved smartphones.

Boy Genius Report , Executive behind RIM's BlackBerry 10 UI jumps ship, Executive behind RIM's BlackBerry 10 UI jumps ship

Motorola Atrix HD LTE and Razr V delayed in Canada

Already launched in the US by AT&T, the Motorola Atrix HD LTE is headed to Canada, too, via Bell. Unfortunately, although it was supposed to be released there in "early August", this won't happen. Mobile Syrup has uncovered a document which shows that Bell will start selling the Atrix HD on August 21. Better late than never, right?

I addition to releasing the Atrix HD, Bell will also introduce the Motorola Razr V. Initially, this was scheduled to arrive on August 2, but now Bell says it's going to be out one day later, on August 3.

Both the Motorola Atrix HD and the Razr V will run Android 4.0 ICS from day one.


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Roku Streaming Stick ready devices will come from Insignia, Mitsubishi, Onkyo, Oppo and others

Roku unveiled its miniaturized Streaming Stick at CES, and while we still don't have an exact release date or price tag, the company has produced a list of manufacturers that will deliver "Roku Ready" hardware. That list is comprised of Element Electronics; GlobalVue International, LLC; Haier; Hitachi America, Ltd.; Insignia / Best Buy (which already tried out this strategy once with the whatever-happened-to-the TiVo-powered cTV); Mitsubishi Electric (TVs); Onkyo and Integra; OPPO and TMAX Digital, Inc.(Apex Digital® TVs).






Engadget , Roku Streaming Stick ready devices will come from Insignia, Mitsubishi, Onkyo, Oppo and others, Roku Streaming Stick ready devices will come from Insignia, Mitsubishi, Onkyo, Oppo and others

Mercedes planning SLS AMG E-Cell Roadster?

If the rumors are to be believed, Mercedes-Benz is planning a roadster version for the SLS AMG E-Cell electric supercar. Dutch newspaper De Telegraph is reporting that Mercedes-Benz is seriously looking at an SLS E-Cell Roadster. Through the rough translation, we're able to determine the reporting says that following the roll-out of the SLS E-Cell, Mercedes-Benz will see how the fully-electric gullwing sells and then make a decision.

Autoblog , Mercedes planning SLS AMG E-Cell Roadster?, Mercedes planning SLS AMG E-Cell Roadster?

Rosle Pizza Wheel

Some people consider cooking as an art. Some may even consider preparing it and its presentation as a form of art. It is just that such art makes use of different elements and gadgets to create them. A device like a Rosle Pizza Wheel in such cases even brings some artful touch to an otherwise ordinary task in the kitchen.
The Rosle Pizza Wheel is unlike anything you may have ever seen in a device designed to create those pizza slices. But it does just that. It is such a beautiful piece of art that you would think twice even of using it to cut pizzas into their perfect slices. But function usually follows form for this artful pizza slicer.

Gadget.com , Rosle Pizza Wheel, Rosle Pizza Wheel

United 787 Dreamliner emerges from Boeing factory, complete with golden head-to-tail 'swoop'

The first US-based 787 carrier is inching closer to its Dreamliner service launch. United Airlines celebrated the plane's rollout today at Boeing's Everett, Washington factory. The aircraft, which is set to begin international service later this year, received a custom livery, which includes a curved "swoop" - which oddly enough appears to be the focus of design chatter. That may just be because the public has yet to take a peek inside, though we did have an opportunity to hitch a ride on ANA's variant last year, which has been flying throughout Japan since late 2011.

Engadget , United 787 Dreamliner emerges from Boeing factory, complete with golden head-to-tail 'swoop', United 787 Dreamliner emerges from Boeing factory, complete with golden head-to-tail 'swoop'

Apple picks up patents for Wild 3D Gesturing

The US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) must be pretty chummy with the folks over at Apple – even if just for a day, after the former had officially published a series of twenty-two newly granted patents for the Cupertino-based company. There is a patent which might just be of interest to the masses, where it touches on (pardon the pun, it was unintentional) the subject of wild new 3D gestures that caters to an iPad from the future. The million dollar question is this – who is the exact beneficiary of this 3D gesturing support patent.

Ubergizmo , Apple picks up patents for Wild 3D Gesturing, Apple picks up patents for Wild 3D Gesturing

Gmail for iOS adds option to save photos, becomes a smoother operator

Google's Gmail app for iOS has been docked by some potential adopters for feeling like a poor cousin to other native apps. It may be worth revisiting: the 1.3 update has just arrived with a much-requested ability to save common image attachments to an iOS device's photo collection. Should that not be enough, Google has smoothed out animations and scrolling for iPhone and iPod touch owners.

Engadget , Gmail for iOS adds option to save photos, becomes a smoother operator, Gmail for iOS adds option to save photos, becomes a smoother operator

Pandora channel gets refresh, version 3.0 arrives on Roku

Pandora's music-sharing channel on Roku has been spruced up with a new station screen design and a few minor (but welcome) new features. Version 3.0 adds genre station functionality within a new grid interface, while the whole family (or at least up to five of them) can now connect their Pandora accounts to the same Roku hardware. For extended play, a new screen saver will display track details alongside album art and the renovated search will also display those album covers in results.

Engadget , Pandora channel gets refresh, version 3.0 arrives on Roku, Pandora channel gets refresh, version 3.0 arrives on Roku

Wedge Mobile Keyboard For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablets

Many people are highly anticipating the introduction of the new Windows 8 tablets. Perhaps no one is getting more excited about it than Microsoft itself. It is eyeing the new Windows 8 tablets to be highly sought out devices when it comes out that it has already developed other hardware to go with it. One of them is this beautiful Wedge Mobile Keyboard.
The Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is designed for use with the upcoming Windows 8 tablets. It is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard that offers a full-size keyboard option for those who prefer typing the traditional way.

Gadget.com , Wedge Mobile Keyboard For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablets, Wedge Mobile Keyboard For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablets

Nintendo 3DS XL sells almost 200,000 units in two days

While it's no iPhone or Kindle Fire, it looks like the 3DS XL is doing pretty well for its first two days of sales in Japan. According to reports online, the jumbo-sized version of Nintendo's portable 3D-display console sold an estimated 193,000 units since its launch in Japan on July 28th. Compared to the 2009 Nintendo DSi XL which only sold about 100,000 units in its first two days and the DSi which sold 170,000 units in its opening weekend – these latest figures are pretty impressive. In addition to selling a lot of 3DS XLs, Nintendo's latest game: New Super Mario Bros. 2 sold about 430,000 units in its first two days.

Ubergizmo , Nintendo 3DS XL sells almost 200,000 units in two days, Nintendo 3DS XL sells almost 200,000 units in two days

Spotify adds radio streaming to its Android app

Catching up to its iOS sibling, Spotify's announced that its premium users can now enjoy the same not-so-random radio playback functionality on Google-powered mobile devices. This includes creating "radio stations" from any artist, album or playlist you suggest and the ability togradually improve Spotify's playlist-making skills by offering thumbs-up (or down) feedback on its efforts.

Engadget , Spotify adds radio streaming to its Android app, Spotify adds radio streaming to its Android app

Microsoft outs Bluetooth-enabled Sculpt Touch Mouse, matching Sculpt Mobile Keyboard

Lots of hardware news coming out of Microsoft today. No, not that kind of hardware; just a lot of mice (and keyboards, too). In addition to that spiffy Wedge mouse and keyboard, the company just announced two products as part of a new “Sculpt” line. First up, there's the Sculpt Touch Mouse, which isn't all that different from this, except it works over Bluetooth, as opposed to a USB dongle. Unlike last year's Touch Mouse, which got a software update today, this doesn't have a full touch surface so much as a touch strip, so complex three-fingered gestures are out. Still, you can use it to swipe up and down, and from side to side.

2DayBlog.com , Microsoft outs Bluetooth-enabled Sculpt Touch Mouse, matching Sculpt Mobile Keyboard, Microsoft outs Bluetooth-enabled Sculpt Touch Mouse, matching Sculpt Mobile Keyboard

Google Wallet hacked to work on Verizon Galaxy S III [video]

. You won't find Google Wallet, officially, on any of the smartphones offered by Verizon Wireless (VZ), not even the Galaxy Nexus. In fact, you won't find Google Wallet on any smartphone offered by T-Mobile (DTE) or AT&T (T) either - the only carrier that supports Google's (GOOG) mobile payment platform is Sprint (S). Other wireless service providers have backed a mobile payment competitor known as ISIS, and have blocked Google Wallet from devices that run on their networks.

Boy Genius Report , Google Wallet hacked to work on Verizon Galaxy S III [video], Google Wallet hacked to work on Verizon Galaxy S III [video]

Telkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM

As far as monopolies go, word on the interwebs is BlackBerry holds a pretty major one with its own BBM in Indonesian territory. According to DailySocial, though, that all could be changing soon thanks to Telkomsel's newly introduced all-you-can-message plans. The deal's fairly simple, the Indonesian carrier's bundling applications like Opera Mini, Line, WhatsApp and KakaoTalk in an unlimited package, with pricing starting at a mere 30,000 Rp (around $3) per month.

Engadget , Telkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM, Telkomsel's new unlimited messaging plan gives Indonesians an alternative to BBM

Twitter flu gets tracked, predicts you falling sick in advance

If you were to call your boss and let him know that you are not going to clock in to the office in a week's time because of the flu, chances are he will do a double take on the calendar and make sure it is April 1, or figure out that you have taken over the mantle of being the practical joker in the office. Unfortunately for your boss, you are dead serious, as you subscribe to this speculation by a researcher who believes that Twitter could be used as a tool to track disease. Right now, researchers have started to use the site to track how flu spreads through New York, relying on a ‘heatmap' of users who complain of falling sick.

Ubergizmo , Twitter flu gets tracked, predicts you falling sick in advance, Twitter flu gets tracked, predicts you falling sick in advance

Samsung launches the Omnia M S7530, costs around €270

Couple of months after the announcement, Samsung is now launching the Omnia M S7530. The device runs the soon-to-be-obsolete Windows Phone 7.5 Tango and specs-wise looks like a cut-down version of the Omnia W. It's powered by a 1GHz single-core processor and comes with 384MB of RAM and 4GB of internal storage (unlike the 1.4GHz and 512MB of RAM found in the Omnia W).
Compared to the Omnia W, the Omnia M packs a bigger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED at the front, but a similar 5MP camera at the back, which unfortunately, doesn't capture 720p videos, but still has an LED flash.

GSM Arena , Samsung launches the Omnia M S7530, costs around €270, Samsung launches the Omnia M S7530, costs around €270