Lookout and Samsung partner up to provide secure devices

The main area folks say Android needs to improve in is security, something that's been holding the operating system back from being a favorite among the IT departments of the enterprise world. Well, Samsung's KNOX security suite is getting a bit more bolstered, with Lookout announcing that their own mobile protection package will be offered on phones with Samsung KNOX. Lookout says they will be wherever KNOX will be. Lookout provides protection against mobile malware threats, and gives users the ability to do things like locate, lock and wipe their devices from remote locations.

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FullHD screenshot of Windows Phone surfaces, is it the Bandit?

A screenshot has leaked online, which allegedly was taken from the rumored Nokia (for now) Bandit, or otherwise Lumia 1520. The screenshot sports the fine resolution of 1920 x 1080 - that's FullHD in layman's terms - and gives a glimpse of what the WP OS might look like when finally breaks the 720p barrier. We already know that Windows Phone has an update pending, namely GDR3, which will deliver said 1080p resolution support by the end of the year.

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Aneca A-22 2GB MP3 Portable Digital Player

For just $10.31, you could take home one of this MP3 portable digital player ‘A-22′ from Aneca. Coming in black, this compact player has a 1.1-inch LCD display, a 2GB of internal storage, a voice recorder, phone book function, stereo sound effect, multiple playing modes, a USB 2.0 port, a built-in Li-ion battery and supports for MP3, WMA and WAV audio formats.

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Citroën Cactus Concept revealed, production version caught testing

After dropping a teaser on us last week, Citroën has released a full gallery of images for its forthcoming Cactus Concept (above) along with a short press release stating that this is "more than a concept car." Proving that there is production potential for this Frankfurt Motor Show concept, our spy shooters have managed to catch what looks like the C-segment crossover already out testing in production trim (inset) as an added bonus. The concept's "airbumps" and floating roof obviously aren't carrying over to the production model, but other elements of the crossover seem to be close to what customers will see in showrooms.


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Afterburner mini movie with Hot Wheels is a mad, mad world

Vanguard Pictures has released its latest stop-motion film, starring some of Hot Wheels' miniatures. Called Nitro Warriors 2: Afterburner, it's a continuation of the last Hot Wheels adventure, Nitro Warriors. Picking up right where the last episode left off, there's plenty of action, excitement and flying. The cinematography is great, as well, making these videos far more than just little cars zooming across the screen.
Naturally, things get a little bit crazy for the Hot Wheels cars, with quite a surprise ending. The new flick isn't out on YouTube yet.

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Deal of the Day - Alienware 17 "Haswell" Core i7 gaming laptop

Thursday's LogicBUY Deal is the configurable 17.3″ Alienware 17 gaming laptop with Intel Core i7 “Haswell” CPU, starting at $1,449.  Features:. 4th-gen Intel Core i7-4700MQ, Intel HM87 chipset8GB RAM750GB 7200rpm hard drive, DVD burner1GB GeForce GTX 765M graphics802.11 ac 2×2 WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0Windows 7 Home Premium (64-bit).
$1499 – $50 coupon code = $1449 with free shipping.

This deal expires September 5, 2013 or sooner.

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Make personalized gift wrapping paper with your own photos

We've told you about a variety of products that you personalize with your own photos – books, stretched canvas, 3-d figures – but I've never seen this product before.  GiftSkins lets you make custom gift wrapping paper using your own images.  You can even add a personalized message, so your paper will be absolutely perfect for the occasion.  Designs are available for most holidays and occasions, or you can start completely from scratch for a completely unique design.  A roll of paper is 19.75″ x 76.75″ and should wrap about 3 medium-sized gifts.

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Android 4.3 update for HTC One is coming this month

HTC America's president Jason Mackenzie responded to some questions on Twitter concerning the HTC One upcoming Android 4.3 update. He says the Android 4.3 development for the HTC One is right on schedule and the rollout will start by the end of this month as promised. This applies for both the US and the EU HTC One units.
It seems HTC will manage to seed the Android 4.3 update ahead of the competition.

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Google kills off Donut and Eclair in Android's platform distribution numbers for August

It's that time again, time for another update to Android's platform distribution numbers. This time around, Google's changing up some things. First off, they've completely done away with Donut and Eclair. This isn't because collectively they only accounted for 1.3% of Android devices last month, but because the Google Play Store app is only compatible with Android 2.2 on up. Since Google provides these numbers as a tool for developers when building apps, we suppose it only makes sense.

Also new for August is Google now only accounting for Android devices that have pinged Google Play within the last 7 days, as opposed to 14 in previously.

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Binatone's Brick phone was acceptable in the '80s (hands-on)

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Tata Nano to get diesel in Q1 2014

The Tata Nano was heralded as the World's Cheapest Car when it chugged onto the automotive scene in 2009. Meant to be India's Volkswagen Beetle, BMC Mini or Ford Model T, the Nano, while accounting for 25-percent of Tata Motors' sales volume in fiscal year 2012, still saw its sales drop 27 percent over the same period. In a bid to jump-start demand, Reuters reports that Tata has announced a diesel variant will join the two-cylinder, 624-cc gas engine in March of 2014. It's not clear where the diesel powerplant will come from, or just how small it'll really be.

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Beenius announces new Android Set-Top Box app to improve consumer experience

Brings down operator costs and accelerates move towards connected TVIBC 2013, Amsterdam, 5 September 2013 – Enabling operators to deliver user friendly, cost effective and joined up services, interactive TV middleware developer Beenius today announced its new Android Set-Top Box (STB) client. The app will be demonstrated at IBC 2013 on stand 14.121.The Android app extends Beenius’ Beesmart open and flexible interactive TV middleware platform, providing greater choice to operators and their customers and supporting the move towards connected TV.

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Latest iET ITSM software receives certification for twelve ITIL® processes

iET Solutions, a global provider of software solutions for service management and software asset management, has achieved internationally recognized ITIL® 2011 certification for its iET ITSM service management software. The certification covers twelve processes managed by iET ITSM version 6.iET ITSM is a flexible, scalable, easily configurable IT service management solution that is suitable both for large and mid-size enterprises.

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Canon PowerShot S120 Point-and-Shoot Camera Available For Pre-Order

B&H Photo has begun taking pre-orders for Canon's upcoming point-and-shoot camera ‘PowerShot S120′. This compact camera can be yours for $449 and will begin shipping from October 15th. Specs-wise, the PowerShot S120 packs a 12.1MP 1x1.7″ CMOS sensor, a 24mm wide-angle lens, a 5x optical zoom lens, a 3.0-inch 922K-dot touchscreen LCD monitor, Canon's DIGIC 6 image processor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, WiFi, a mini-HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video capture at 60fps.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Pegged For 16th Sept Release On Three UK, Xperia Z1 For 24th Sept

Samsung and Sony are both expected to debut new mobile products at IFA 2013 this coming week, and from what we have heard, a possible release date for the Galaxy Note 3 has been pegged for a 27th of September release for Taiwan. Based on that it is possible that the device could see a launch around that time frame for other markets as well, and thanks to an anonymous tipster who sent in an email to the folks at Engadget, we might have an idea of when the Galaxy Note 3 and the Xperia Z1 could see a launch, at least as far as UK markets are concerned. The screenshot sent in is supposedly that of an internal document used by UK carrier Three.

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Motorola Patent Hints At Possible New Smartwatch

When it comes to smartwatches, Motorola is definitely not a newbie to the industry having launched the MOTOACTV smartwatch awhile back, although with rise of smartwatches such as Pebble with Samsung entering the fray with the Samsung Galaxy Gear, we guess we wouldn't be surprised if Motorola was looking to reevaluate matters and launch something that could compete with existing products. Thanks to a recently discovered Motorola patent, we might have an idea of what sort of device Motorola could be looking to make.

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Classic Rover Mini is a passion-inspiring plaything

Ask anyone that's driven a classic Mini, and they'll probably tell you that their first reaction to driving it was a lot like the start of this video – whooping, shouting, laughing and a whole lot of smiling. This video, from Jon Quirk, editor-in-chief at Auto Trader UK, highlights the connection between him and his Rover Mini Paul Smith. He really nails the man-machine interface that makes owning a great car so much fun. Besides that, Quirk does a good job of enumerating what is so enjoyable about driving a fun car on a twisting road.

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HTC Zara Will Reportedly Be Called Desire 601

We've heard quite a few rumors about an upcoming mid-range Android device from HTC. It is known as the HTC Zara right now, the device is reportedly made from plastic. It is expected to be released in the fourth quarter of 2013. A new rumor claims that the Zara will actually be called HTC Desire 601. It is not known right now when HTC will officially launch this device.

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