HTC Reveals Android 4.0 Rollout For Sensation XE To Begin “Early This Year”

We learned back in November that HTC was planning to deliver Ice Cream Sandwich to their dual-core lineup sometime in 2012 only problem was — when exactly. 1st quarter. Q2. Heaven forbid towards the end of the year… Well, today we finally have a better idea of when HTC plans to update some of these confirmed devices, starting with the HTC Sensation XE.

Android Phone, HTC Reveals Android 4.0 Rollout For Sensation XE To Begin “Early This Year”

LG A290 Triple SIM Phone For Russia

LG is reportedly preparing to release their first triple SIM phone in Russia. Called the A290, the handset will feature a 2.2-inch 176 x 220 display, a 1.3MP camera, triple SIM card slots, a LED flash and a 1500mAh battery. The A290 will go on sale in Russia from late February for 2,990 Rubles (about $99).

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HTC Radar to bring more Windows Phone Mango to Canada (via Videotron)

Already available in the US via T-Mobile and Cincinnati Bell, the HTC Radar is about to cross the northern border to Canada, where Videotron is reportedly getting ready to release it. According to Le Presse (website in French), Videotron intends to launch the new Windows Phone Mango handset in "early spring", which likely means in March.

Unwired View, HTC Radar to bring more Windows Phone Mango to Canada (via Videotron)

University student purchases her own iPod unknowingly

Whenever you see a deal that is too good to be true, it would be prudent to tread carefully – after all, you might end up with a spoiled product (despite being original), a clone, or even a stolen device. This is what happened to a 22 year-old in her 4th year of university in Kanazawa, Japan, after placing an order for an iPod via an Internet auction site to replace the one that she had lost earlier on after it was stolen. Upon securing the winning bid and receiving the iPod after a while, she received quite a shock – simply because the iPod that she purchased was hers.

Ubergizmo, University student purchases her own iPod unknowingly

Samsung to announce something “revolutionary” this Sunday

Catching the Super Bowl on TV this Sunday. If you are, you might catch a glimpse of what Samsung has to offer. According to a tweet from the official Samsung account, they will be launching “a device so revolutionary only an ad in America's biggest game can do it justice.” Other than that we've got no clues about what Samsung is talking about but judging by the language used, it could very well be the Galaxy Note - after all it is “revolutionary” (phone-tablet hybrid) and “biggest” could refer to the screen size.

Ubergizmo, Samsung to announce something “revolutionary” this Sunday

Wikileaks looks to move servers offshore to avoid prosecution

. In an attempt to evade U.S. prosecution, Julian Assange's investors are said to be in the process of moving Wikileaks's servers offshore, according to Fox News. Multiple unnamed sources spoke with the news network and said Assange's financial backers have been going through the logistics of moving the servers to international waters. “They can keep running Wikileaks and nobody can touch them," a source told Fox News. "If you get a certain distance away from any land then you're dealing with maritime law … They can't prosecute him under maritime law. He's safe.

Boy Genius Report, Wikileaks looks to move servers offshore to avoid prosecution

Panasonic TS20 Rugged Digital Camera

Now that compact digital cameras are becoming more popular, making them tougher and more rugged just seems the right thing to do. After all, that ruggedness can provide them added flexibility when it comes to usage. And with compact digital cameras like the new Panasonic TS20, it might just be what most people with clumsy hands or who favor more outdoor shots prefer to have. The Panasonic TS20 Rugged Digital Camera is one of the new releases from Panasonic's LUMIX line. This new digital camera is designed for rugged use, making it an ideal choice for casual users looking for a tough camera.

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UK insurer says 'reckless fog light drivers' cause 300,000 accidents a year

It would probably be easier for researchers to change tracks and start telling us what doesn't cause cancer or obesity or car accidents. Latest on the list of automotive smash-up causes, according to a study by UK insurer Swiftcover, are drivers leaving their fog lights on in good visibility. The numbers are brazen, with Swiftcover attributing "as many as 300,000" accidents and two million near misses in the last 12 months "caused by drivers leaving fog lights on in the same period.". The UK highway code prohibits driving with one's fog lights on in conditions with visibility greater than 100 meters.

Autoblog, UK insurer says 'reckless fog light drivers' cause 300,000 accidents a year

The Amazing Spider-Man first official screenshot released

The Amazing Spider-Man movie is coming up, and for those who are unfamiliar, the upcoming movie is a reboot of the Spider-Man franchise which previously starred Tobey Maguire in the role of Spider-Man. Well taking on the same name would be Activision's The Amazing Spider-Man video game that supposedly will be taking place after the events of the movie. Well looking to whetting the appetite of gamers out there, Activision has released the first official screenshot from the game, as pictured above, and to be honest it does look pretty darn good.



Ubergizmo, The Amazing Spider-Man first official screenshot released

AXA launches LinkedIn game to help businesses prepare for the future

Start-up businesses are powering UK growth, but must protect against business failure, says AXAAs new research has found that three in four businesses would struggle to survive a business interruption without the proper cover, AXA Business Insurance is launching an online game through LinkedIn to help businesses assess the risks they face.The aim of the ‘Snakes and Ladders’-style game is to encourage small businesses to consider what risks they face, and what insurance they need in order to thrive.Research carried out by AXA Business Insurance has found that many are starting up with little awareness of the risks they face

Press Release Distribution, AXA launches LinkedIn game to help businesses prepare for the future

Mozilla pitches new developer language rust

According to the Mozilla Foundation and the release post, Rust is “a strongly-typed systems programming language with a focus on memory safety and concurrency.” In its nature, Rust could be seen as a future competitor for Google Go. Version 0.1 is announced as an “alpha release” but is fairly complete with features that include multithread task scheduling, interface-constrained generics, typestate predicates, and stack growth. The compiler works on Linux (x86 and x86-64), Mac OS (x86 and x86-64), as well as Windows (x86).

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Shared family data plans may becoming to Verizon sooner than expected

Verizon has hinted at shared data for their family plans sometime in 2012, and a newly leaked look at Verizon internal training software seems to suggest we could be seeing such plans sooner rather than later. The new training materials includes an overview of “account level data plans” that consist of a single monthly charge for data bandwidth along with a $9.99 charge for each line using the data, though it may be too soon to read into the exact pricing.

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User Reviews Filter Now Available for Developers in Market Console

Google has added a nifty little tool allowing developers to filter the reviews their apps have received in the Developer Console. Most developers should be seeing the notification once they log in to their Android Market Developer's account. The tool allows developers’ to segregate reviews based on language, app version, star rating, and most importantly (in my eyes), devices. It’s a good move on Google’s part, especially considering the importance reviews and ratings have in the ranking of apps in the Market.

Android Phone, User Reviews Filter Now Available for Developers in Market Console

Levnovo IdeaPad Y470p up for pre-order

Looking for a new laptop that offers decent graphics for a reasonable price, Lenovo's IdeaPad Y470p might be just for you. Touted as the higher end sibling to the Y470 laptop, it features a 14″ 1366 x 768 display, a 2.2GHz Core i7 processor, a 750GB hard drive, 8GB of RAM, a 1GB AMD Radeon HD 7690M graphics card, a DVD writer, JBL speakers, Gigabit Ethernet, WiFi, Bluetooth, HDMI output, a 2-megapixel webcam and a 6-cell battery.

Ubergizmo, Levnovo IdeaPad Y470p up for pre-order

Use this awesome website to find out how big phones are

Phone-size.com is a useful little website that compares the size of phones against each other. Can your weeny hands handle a gargantuan Galaxy Nexus. Are your skinny jeans too tight for a Samsung Galaxy Note. You'll get to find out at this.
Phone-size.com's phone selection is pretty impressive so if you're looking to buy any phone, it's probably good to check their website out before you commit (especially if you're too lazy to go to a brick and mortar store).

2DayBlog.com, Use this awesome website to find out how big phones are

Apple CEO Tim Cook responds to reports of worker mistreatment

The New York Times ran a rather sobering piece on the general business surrounding the China-based manufacturing facilities employed by Apple and many other consumer electronic and computer companies. The reality is that the working conditions experienced by those working at the Foxconn factories in China are to a different standard than what we are accustomed to in the western world. The Times article put a spotlight on Apple and its iPad factories, and Apple CEO Tim Cook has taken exception to what's been reported, insisting that the company is putting forth a better effort than characterized.

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Sony has just announced its Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 compact camera that is equipped with a 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor, a 5X optical zoom and a 3″ LCD high-quality display. The camera has built-in image stabilization system and can record 1080i video (60FPS) while shooting 12MP photos at the same time. Externally, it looks like a classic compact camera that is about the size of a deck of cards. At the bottom, you will find the battery compartment, and a nearby Micro-USB slot for transferring files to a computer. It wasn't clear if the camera could be charged over USB (I believe that some Sony Cameras can).

Ubergizmo, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70

Phonak Audéo PFE 232 Earphones Review

I'm torn about the PFE 232 Earphones from Phonak Audeo. They are about the best sounding universal-fit earphones I've yet heard. They are well made, extremely comfortable, customizable (more on that later), and have replaceable cables. But wow, are they expensive. There is no getting around that. It's an elephant in the room you can't ignore.










The Gadgeteer, Phonak Audéo PFE 232 Earphones Review

Bugatti orders two more years worth of transmissions... but where are they going?

The automotive industry tends to work by certain norms and patterns. For example, by the time one model is ready to be phased out, we usually have a pretty good idea of how its replacement is shaping up and when it will appear. But Bugatti, of course, is no typical automaker. The House that Ettore Built has, for the past seven years, subsisted on the Veyron alone. Don't get us wrong, it's one heck of an automobile around which to build a brand, but it won't be around forever. In fact, Bugatti announced a while ago that Veyron production was running its course and nearing its end.

Autoblog, Bugatti orders two more years worth of transmissions... but where are they going?

Mewtwo coming to Pokemon Black/White for a limited time

Heads up Pokemon Black/White players. If you happen to own a copy of either the Black/White version of Pokemon on your Nintendo DS, you're in luck as it would appear that the Mewtwo Pokemon character will be making its way into the game come February 2012. Pokemon collectors or players will be able to download the Mewtwo Pokemon character onto their DS via the Nintendo W-Fi connection service, but it should be noted that the download will be available for a limited time only. The download will be available on the 12th of February, although we're not sure exactly to what extent is this "limited time".

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Wii U name might be rebranded

The Bard once said, a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet – and while I agree with that statement in a general manner, surely a console name like the Nintendo Wii U would affect a small minority out there that would only purchase a console based on the coolness level of its name. Word on the street from a Nintendo insider has it that the Japanese company is considering a rebadging of their upcoming Wii U console, and might just call it something else.

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Flygrip case secures your phone for one-handed usage

So you're walking with your iPhone in one hand, and a Starbucks latte in the other, and granted it is possible to use the iPhone in one hand, it could prove to be "fatal" since one hand tends to offer less support compared to two, and we all know that heart wrenching feeling when your brand new gadget slips out of your hand and onto the hard pavement. Looking to solve that problem, Flygrip has revealed a new case (also dubbed the Flygrip) that will make one handed usage of your phone a less risky process.

Ubergizmo, Flygrip case secures your phone for one-handed usage

Motorola posts net loss for Q4 and for the full year 2011

We've been seeing plenty of financial results and now it's Motorola's turn. Along with their Q4 and full year report, Moto also included an update on the merger with Google in their press release. Let's start with the financial side of things first. Motorola Mobility reported net revenues of $3.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2011 and a net loss of $80 million (compared to a net earnings of $80 for the previous year's Q4).

GSM Arena, Motorola posts net loss for Q4 and for the full year 2011

Richardson Eyres Adds Cloud to Managed Services Offering with NaviSite Partnership

Leading provider of IT services to deliver NaviSite’s cloud-based enterprise services to UK customersUnited Kingdom  January 27, 2012 - NaviSite Europe Limited, a premier provider of enterprise-class hosting, managed application, managed messaging and managed cloud services, has announced a new partnership with IT solutions and services provider, Richardson Eyres.

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Verizon's ZTE V66 tablet gets pictured

Back in December, a mysterious ZTE tablet with the mode number V66 made an appearance at the FCC. Apart from its Verizon logo and 4G LTE indication, we had absolutely no idea on what the device would look like, but thanks to the ZTE V66 stopping by the Bluetooth SIG, we now have a possible rendering of Verizon's upcoming ZTE V66 4G LTE capable tablet.

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HTC Rezound Global Capable Device? – Hidden GSM/HSPA Radios Work On T-Mobile UK

It looks like there are a few secrets hiding inside the HTC Rezound on Verizon. Apparently, after a little snooping around, an XDA member has discovered that the Rezound actually contains support for GSM/HSPA radios, making it a global capable device. This was discovered after the device was shipped overseas and the user popped in a UK T-Mobile SIM card, set the network to “WCDMA Only” and what do you know — the phone was able to make calls and receive data. No unlock code required.

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ZTE Optik Honeycomb tablet coming to Sprint for $99.99 on contract

. The ZTE Optik Honeycomb-powered Android tablet is coming to Sprint for $99.99 with a two-year agreement, according to documents obtained by SprintFeed. The 7-inch Optik features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor with 16GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM. The device also contains a microSD slot and a 4,000 mAh battery, but unfortunately it is a 3G-only tablet and does not feature LTE or WiMAX connectivity. With quad-core beginning to hit the market, Sprint will almost certainly be pushing the Optik's low and very appealing price tag as its key selling point.

Boy Genius Report, ZTE Optik Honeycomb tablet coming to Sprint for $99.99 on contract

Apple to offer employees a $500 discount on Macs, $250 off of an iPad

. Apple CEO Tim Cook reportedly said during an Apple Town Hall meeting on Wednesday that Apple employees will receive a generous discount on Apple products in return for their hard work. Employees typically receive a 25% discount off of hardware, but they will soon be able to purchase a new Mac computer at a $500 discount or an iPad with a $250 discount, 9to5Mac reported.

Boy Genius Report, Apple to offer employees a $500 discount on Macs, $250 off of an iPad

Verizon Wireless to launch DROID 4 for $199.99

. Verizon plans to launch the DROID 4 for $199.99 on contract, according to a recent MAP list obtained by Droid-Life. The pricing shouldn't come as much of a surprise, however -  we were told as much by a Verizon representative when the device was unveiled at this year's Consumer Electronics Show. Verizon has been known to launch 4G LTE devices at $299.99, however, the recently launched LG Spectrum debuted at the lower $199.99 price point as well. The DROID 4 packs a roomy 5-row keyboard and measures just half an inch thick.

Boy Genius Report, Verizon Wireless to launch DROID 4 for $199.99

Hands on with Cablevision's upcoming Optimum App for Laptops

. Last summer, Cablevision was one of the first cable providers to release an app for watching live TV on mobile devices. The Optimum App for the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch allows Optimum subscribers to watch live television when connected to their home networks. Cablevision is now testing the Optimum App for Laptops, which transforms a user's laptop into an additional TV when connected to a home network. A beta version of the application is currently available to select customers for a limited time and we managed to put it through the paces on Thursday.





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Scientists cloak 3D object

The elusive invisible cloak has yet to be perfected in the realm of science, although the plane of magic has not had such a problem for many centuries already. Too bad the latter is part of one's imagination, while the former is reality, and scientists intend to bridge the gap between the two not through some weird amalgamation of science and magic, but through sheer physics principles – by creating a cloaked three-dimensional object that stands in free space, remaining cloaked in their natural environment in all directions and from all of an observer's positions.

Ubergizmo, Scientists cloak 3D object

Rolls-Royce revels in the customization options most of its customers spring for

If you're going to shell out for a brand new Rolls-Royce, you're going to want to get it exactly the way you want it, right. Right. And that's the case for the majority of buyers even of the (relatively) more accessible Ghost as it is of the higher-end Phantom range. In fact, Goodwood reports that 56% of buyers of the Ghost (including the extended wheelbase model) opted for some measure of personalization direct from the factory.
Intriguing as those numbers are – and as helpful as they've been to the BMW division's bottom line – they still pale in comparison to the proportion of customized Phantom models.

Autoblog, Rolls-Royce revels in the customization options most of its customers spring for

LG Prada 3.0 launches in the UK this Friday

Prada Phone by LG 3.0, the latest smartphone to come out from the partnership between LG and the fashion giant, will hit UK stores tomorrow. Phones4U will be the lucky store to offer the device in the UK starting tomorrow with others (including Play and Clove) to follow in the days after. So if you feel like becoming one of the first LG Prada 3.0 owners you can get it for free as early as tomorrow with a two-year contract costing £31/month.

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Tomb Raider collector's edition confirmed, Mac version possibly in the works

Just yesterday we reported that the rebooted Tomb Raider franchise was entering its Alpha phase and would see a likely release some time later in 2012. For those looking forward to getting their hands on the rebooted franchise, Crystal Dynamics have decided to reveal more details surrounding the game including a collector's edition and a possible Mac version.

Ubergizmo, Tomb Raider collector's edition confirmed, Mac version possibly in the works

Cellcrypt Mobile Baseline™ Enters CAPS Evaluation

Certification will allow large-scale UK Government deployment of encrypted voice calls on BlackBerry® smartphonesLondon, UK – January 26th, 2012: Cellcrypt (www.cellcrypt.com), a leading provider of encrypted voice calling on mobile phones, today announced that Cellcrypt Mobile Baseline™ for BlackBerry® is in CESG CAPS evaluation.CAPS (CESG Assisted Products Service) is a UK Government Cryptographic Evaluation Service run by CESG, the UK’s National Technical Authority for Information Assurance.  Achieving CAPS certification will allow UK Government departments to use Cellcrypt Mobile Base

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Samsung Galaxy S3 won't be unveiled at MWC?

The Samsung Galaxy S3, one of this year's highly anticipated phones, might not make it to the party at Barcelona next month - if reports online turn out to be true. The Verge reported today that according to their sources familiar with the matter, the official announcement of the phone won't be taking place at MWC 2012.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy S3 won't be unveiled at MWC?

8-bit inspired Minicraft from the creator of Minecraft ported to Android

For 48 hours beginning on December 19th, Markus Persson set about to create a new game based on his popular world-building game Minecraft. With a hefty helping of 8-bit simplicity, the result was Minicraft, a completely new title that tasks users with exploring a realm controlled by the Air Wizard, collecting items, building objects, and fighting zombies along the way. Once the world’s resources have been exhausted the player must defeat the Air Wizard, his death guaranteeing a life of peaceful solitude.

Android Phone, 8-bit inspired Minicraft from the creator of Minecraft ported to Android

Popar Books make reading more interactive with augmented reality

When I was a wee lad and asked my parents whether I could have the latest toys to play with, they gave me a sheet of blank paper and asked me to write a story or draw something, exercising my imagination in the process. Well, that had its benefits, but kids these days have less thinking to do, since their imagination gets far less exercise as adults figure out what kids want instead. Case in point, the Popar Books from Popar Toys that rely on Augmented Reality (AR) technology in order to develop an immersive learning experience which will enable its users to actually see such books come to life.

Ubergizmo, Popar Books make reading more interactive with augmented reality

Free Resources Released To Help Telcos Implement Effective CEM

Customer Experience Management expert CustVox® has released freely downloadable resources designed to assist telecommunication companies in successfully applying CEM within their marketplace.There can be no doubt that Customer Experience Management (CEM) is fast becoming a must have business tool for any corporation which intends to maintain, or even boost its current market share.

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AT&T Takes The Gloves Off: Acuses Sprint Of Exploiting Roaming Laws – Sprint Fires Back

Grab the popcorn, folks. AT&T’s Bob Quinn must have had a bad taco for dinner because he’s spittin’ some fire in Sprint’s direction after accusing the #3 carrier of relying on roaming deals in Kansas and Oklahoma to cut costs. In an blog post Bob said,. “Sprint can now use other folks’ networks rather than pony up its own investment dollars.

Android Phone, AT&T Takes The Gloves Off: Acuses Sprint Of Exploiting Roaming Laws â€" Sprint Fires Back

Lamar Smith: SOPA markup to resume in February

Thought the White House was able to put enough of smackdown on SOPA to kill the bill entirely. You thought wrong. We'd heard that the extremely controversial legislation would be delayed until a few concerns were ironed out, and according to House Judiciary Committee Chair Lamar Smith — the author of the bill — markup is expected to continue next month, as soon as both parties return from their retreats.

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