Japan music update: November 2012

Already November, a few weeks away from Christmas & New Year and that's clearly showing in this month's music charts. Quite obviously every girl group, boys band or sole performer out there wants to release their new album right now, a perfect strategy to guarantee solid sales during the holiday season. We took a look at the music and video items on the Japanese high streets and inquired who the big sellers are this time of the year.

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Apple Requiring Carriers To Pass LTE Test For The iPhone 5

In a bid to ensure that its products will measure up to their promise, Apple is reportedly conducting independent tests on carriers to check for LTE network performance. According to Swisscom, Apple isn't allowing carriers to offer its latest smartphone, the iPhone 5, unless it can meet a standard. Apple, being the technology giant that it is, appears to be turning the tables around. Carriers will usually test new devices for compatibility – not the other way around.
Apple reportedly announced the policy last month, yet carriers did not confirm it.

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StickNFind lets you attach Bluetooth stickers to objects that you can locate with your smartphone

Are you the sort of person who misplaces their keys or wallet easily. Well if you are then this Indiegogo project called StickNFind could be worth investing in. Basically StickNFind is a combination of Bluetooth-enabled stickers along with an accompanying app that will help you locate your missing keys or wallet. The stickers themselves are around the size of a quarter and aren't too intrusive or bulky, which means attaching them to objects you might easily misplace will not be a hassle seem out of place.

Ubergizmo , StickNFind lets you attach Bluetooth stickers to objects that you can locate with your smartphone, StickNFind lets you attach Bluetooth stickers to objects that you can locate with your smartphone

Crib Dribbler Ensures Your Baby had Enough Milk

Crib Dribbler will let parents had some good sleep at night without waking up at night feeding baby. There's also adult set, where where it can be installed car or bike and let user drink whenever they want while they are driving. Unfortunately all these does not exist, it is a prank pack.



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God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta sign up page goes live

As some gamers may know, in God of War: Ascension, Sony will be introducing multiplayer mode to the God of War franchise for the very first time which is either an extremely good idea, or it could totally fall on its face. Since we have yet to try it for ourselves, we can't really tell but if you're curious as to how multiplayer mode will handle, Sony has announced that the sign up page for the God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta is now live, and all you'd have to do is head on over to its sign up page and put your name down.

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2013 Honda Crosstour tiptoes onto the floor

Honda has pulled the sheet on the redesigned Crosstour here in LA, showing a car that is more refined, perhaps, than the outgoing model, but still not exactly what we'd call "a looker.". The usual suspects have been addressed in this refresh: the Crosstour's front fascia, fenders and side skirts have all been tweaked. The 2013 Crosstour will be available with both a 2.4-liter, 192-horsepower four-cylinder engine, and a more powerful, 278-hp 3.5L V6.

Autoblog , 2013 Honda Crosstour tiptoes onto the floor, 2013 Honda Crosstour tiptoes onto the floor

J.D. Power: Mini, Lexus again offer most satisfying sales experience

JD Power has released its annual Sales Satisfaction Index Study, and once again Mini and Lexus have taken top honors. Overall, buyers are more satisfied with the auto-buying sales experience than they were last year, with those surveyed reporting an average score of 664 points on a 1,000-point scale. That's up from 648 in 2011. Dealer satisfaction also increased by five points over last year as well.
All told, Lexus brought home an index score of 737, which was high enough to put it atop the luxury brands for the second year in a row.

Autoblog , J.D. Power: Mini, Lexus again offer most satisfying sales experience, J.D. Power: Mini, Lexus again offer most satisfying sales experience

2014 Jaguar XFR-S is the power and the fury

If there's something wrong about a sedan with a 550-horsepower supercharged V8, we don't want to hear about it. Instead, we want to marvel at the car in person, which is fortuitous because Jaguar has officially unveiled the 2014 XFR-S at the 2012 LA Auto Show. That blown 5.0-liter V8 dishes up a full 502 pound-feet of torque, which is good enough to shuttle the four-door to 60 mph in a scant 4.4 seconds.

Autoblog , 2014 Jaguar XFR-S is the power and the fury, 2014 Jaguar XFR-S is the power and the fury

170-Foot Trampoline Reinvents Modern-Day Commuting

Imagine walking on a road that's made up of a trampoline. All you'll have to do is to jump up and down until you arrive at your desired destination. That might sound absurd and a little hard to implement, but design firm Salto is doing it anyway. Designers Maarja Kask, Karli Luik, and Ralf Lõoke unveiled a 170-foot or 51 meter trampoline called “Fast track” at the 2012 Archstoyanie festival in Nikola-Lenivets, Russia.
In case you didn't know, Archstoyanie is basically an annual creative festival held in the forest of Nikola-Lenivets, Russia.

Ubergizmo , 170-Foot Trampoline Reinvents Modern-Day Commuting, 170-Foot Trampoline Reinvents Modern-Day Commuting

Sony 4K Ultra HD Video Player

Sony has priced its 4K Ultra HD Video Player at a rather hefty $25,000, and this is touted to be the first 4K player of its kind for the home from any manufacturer for that matter. Apart from that, it will boast of a hard-disc server, which will be made available on an exclusive basis on no-additional cost lease to purchasers, and it will come preloaded with 10 full-length feature films to help you get started right out of the box. Among the movies thrown into the mix include The Amazing Spider-Man, Total Recall (2012), Taxi Driver, Bridge Over the River Kwai.

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Microsoft Launches “Scroogled” Campaign

Microsoft is calling out its search competitor Google, particularly Google Shopping, formerly called Google Product Search. The Redmond-based technology titan has just launched Scroogled – what seems to be a portmanteau of Google and screwed.

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2014 Porsche Cayman closes the Box(ster)

On the heels of its well-received Boxster drop-top, Porsche rolled out its all-new third-generation Cayman coupe at the Los Angeles Auto Show today. Anyone who is familiar with automaker's new mid-engine Boxster (it debuted at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show) knows all they need to know about the Cayman. It is, in Porsche's own words, lower and longer, lighter and faster, more efficient and more powerful than ever. The standard Cayman model arrives with a 2.7-liter flat-six Boxer engine rated at 275 horsepower, while the premium Cayman S is fitted with a 3.4-liter six generating 325 horsepower.

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Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA

Hyundai has pulled the wraps off of a unique take on the company's three-door Veloster. the Veloster C3 Roll Top features a convertible roof stitched from repurposed industrial truck tarps. The roof can be slid either forward or back to make room for taller cargo in the rear or let more light into the cabin as see fit. Engineers also gave the concept a tailgate instead of a traditional hatch, and the vehicle's floor features salvaged skateboard decks to protect the cargo area.
Designers say the concept was inspired largely by fixed gear bikes with a focus on low-cost modification.

Autoblog , Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA, Hyundai drops the top on Veloster C3 Roll Top concept for LA

Targus iNotebook Targets iPad And iPad Mini

Targus is a trusted name when it comes to accessories for your computing devices – tablets and notebooks alike. Well, their latest release is known as the iNotebook which will cater to the iPad and smaller sibling, the recently introduced iPad mini, and the iNotebook will come in a slim, elegant design while letting iPad users wirelessly transfer what they have written into a digital format, making life easier to organize, and those digitized documents can then be edited and shared later on.

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NComputing Partners With Top Regional Distributor To Accelerate Growth In Middle East Market

Hemel Hempstead, UK – November 28, 2012 – NComputing, the leader in end-to-end desktop virtualization solutions, today reinforced their continued commitment to the channel by announcing the appointment of Metra as a distributor for its desktop virtualisation solutions in the Middle East. NComputing provides innovative desktop virtualization solutions for large and mid-sized enterprises, small businesses, as well as public sector and education customers based on its thin client and virtualization software portfolio of integrated offerings.

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Chaval Response XRT Heated Gloves

As the season gets colder and colder, it is time to have some essential warm protective wear. The first thing that may come to mind is protecting those extremities from the harsh cold. For those who never mind going high tech when it comes to warming up, the Chaval Response XRT heated gloves may be something worth considering. The Chaval Response XRT gloves are designed to provide warmth to those hands to battle the harsh cold of winter.

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2013 Fiat 500C Abarth rocks you like a hurricane

The 2013 Fiat 500C Abarth is debuting in the City of Angels. It's the super-tuned version of the 500C combining all the best of fresh-air motoring and heightened performance from the scorpion-badged marque. As with the vanilla 500C, the Abarth's folding canvas roof opens all the way at up to 50 miles per hour, and will slide back to the rear spoiler at up to 60 mph. Sweetening is found everywhere else, with Fiat's 1.4-liter MultiAir good for 160 horsepower and 170 pound-feet of torque in Sport mode (155 lb-ft standard), which takes the baby hatch from standstill to 60 miles per hour in just over seven seconds.

Autoblog , 2013 Fiat 500C Abarth rocks you like a hurricane, 2013 Fiat 500C Abarth rocks you like a hurricane

Ceton Echo Windows Media Center Extender Offers Beta Android Support

Has Christmas come early for those who picked up Ceton's $179 Echo Windows Media Center Extender. Apparently so, as it seems that updates are on the way which will deliver the finalized Extender software, in addition to beta support for the Android platform and apps. In a specially detailed message which was sent to testers earlier this evening, there was also the inclusion of an update that will be rolling out in the next 24 hours where it will deliver a bump in the right direction to video output, upgrading it to 1080p while exposing settings for the Echo such as optical audio out, bitstreaming over HDMI or optical and diagnostics.

Ubergizmo , Ceton Echo Windows Media Center Extender Offers Beta Android Support, Ceton Echo Windows Media Center Extender Offers Beta Android Support

Lenovo Yoga 11 On Sale

The Lenovo Yoga 11, which is the smaller sibling of the Lenovo Yoga 13, although it runs on Windows RT, is now made available for you to part with your hard earned money. The Lenovo Yoga 11 apparently appeared on their website on the quiet, where you will be able to choose from 32GB or 64GB flavors. The 32GB model is said to retail for $679 a pop, while those who figure out that they need more storage space can always check out the 64GB model at $759 a pop. Of course, while the mantra of "better be late than never" rings true, it is best to be early, no.

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Be an excellent driver and buy the 1949 Buick Roadmaster from Rain Man

Heritage Auctions has gotten its hands on an interesting piece of automotive cinema history. Bidders can now vie for the 1949 Buick Roadmaster Convertible from the 1988 film Rain Man featuring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman. The straight-eight powered convertible is one of two used in filming and features an upgraded rear suspension to cope with the weight of a cameraman and camera equipment.

Autoblog , Be an excellent driver and buy the 1949 Buick Roadmaster from Rain Man, Be an excellent driver and buy the 1949 Buick Roadmaster from Rain Man

Why the LA Auto Show matters

If you've spent a moment scratching your head wondering about the relevancy of the LA Auto Show, The Detroit Free Press may be able to enlighten you on why the West Coast auto gathering matters. Despite Rhode Island's best efforts, California is still the most populous state in the Union, and one out of every 10 new vehicles sold in the US has a California registration. What's more, the state soaks up one third of all electric vehicle sales and a quarter of all hybrid sales in the nation. It's no surprise, then, that analysts predict a total of 43 new vehicles will bow at this year's LA Auto Show with an electric motor on board.

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Mundipharma strengthens oncology portfolio with strategic collaboration for next generation alkylating agents

- Mundipharma and Northlake International sign deal worth US$84.5 million - Mundipharma will collaborate on the development of NL-101 and receive global (excluding China) commercialization rightsCambridge, UK, 27 November 2012 – Mundipharma International Corporation Limited (Mundipharma) and Northlake International LLC announced today that they have entered into a strategic collaboration agreement to develop structurally novel – next generation alkylating agents for the treatment of haematological malignancies.

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Lenovo IdeaPhone P770 the 29-hours talktime phone

Lenova is introducing its latest touch phone the IdeaPhone P770 which equipped with a 3,500mAh lithium polymer battery in a thicker 11.9mm (0.47-inch) body. And this battery is powerful enough to give the phonen a 29-hour of talk time. The phone runs Jelly Bean OS and comes with 4.5-inch qHD display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4GB of built-in storage, an 8GB microSD card and 5-megapixel camera for the back and VGA for front.


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Demand for Nokia's Lumia 920 is higher than previous Nokia products according to Finnish retailer

Based on the various reports we've read so far, it certainly sounds like Nokia's latest flagship phone, the Lumia 920, is doing pretty well for itself, and to be honest after seeing the handset officially unveiled a few months ago, it made me want to hop aboard the Windows Phone bandwagon myself and unsurprisingly those sentiments appear to be shared by many around the world. Even retailers have sung praises about the device, in particular one Finnish retailer who claims that the Lumia 920 has had the highest demand in their stores compared to other Nokia phones released in the past 10 years.

Ubergizmo , Demand for Nokia's Lumia 920 is higher than previous Nokia products according to Finnish retailer, Demand for Nokia's Lumia 920 is higher than previous Nokia products according to Finnish retailer

Unique Keyboard Concept For Hungry Office Drones

Designer Hella Jongerius has certainly come up with an interesting method of keeping your office drones well fed. Of course, it might not be the most elegant solution out there in the market, and neither is it the most hygienic, but at the very least it has a sense of practicality written all over. I am referring to this unique keyboard concept that sees Hella Jongerius' trademark of fusing industry and craft, bridging the world of high and low tech, tradition and the contemporary, into a single device.

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TaskOne Turns Your iPhone Into A Portable Toolbox

If you think that your iPhone 5 is the bomb, and Apple cannot do any better to make it indispensable in your life, perhaps it is time you protect your precious iPhone 5 with the TaskOne case. This is one unique protective case for your iPhone that has two-fold purpose in existing – to protect it against knocks and drops, and also to carry a bunch of tools so that you can get yourself out from a tight spot when the situation calls for it. When was the last time you wanted a scissors, only to be unable to find one.

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2014 Toyota RAV4 leaks out *UPDATE

Toyota is ready to unveil the 2014 RAV4 at this year's LA Auto Show later this week, but it appears a few photos of the new crossover have already hit the web. The crew at CarStyleBlog.com has gotten its hands on a small batch of interior and exterior shots that seem to detail the new Honda CR-V fighter. The site also has a few images of a lightly camouflaged version in what looks to be a production facility, complete with interior photos as well. Judging by the teaser video we've already seen, this looks to be the real deal.

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HTC Deluxe Gives Europe A Miss?

The HTC Deluxe can be said to be one of the worst kept secrets from the folks over at HTC, as we have seen numerous leaks of this device before it is released on an official basis. Just in case you were wondering how come the HTC Deluxe looks so familiar, that is because this smartphones shares the DNA of the HTC J Butterfly which is a Japan exclusive, as well as the Verizon only HTC Droid DNA. This 5" smartphone might not be making an appearance in Europe, according to the message that was posted by HTC Germany's official Facebook account as you can see above.

Ubergizmo , HTC Deluxe Gives Europe A Miss?, HTC Deluxe Gives Europe A Miss?

Audi mulling range-topping diesel hybrid R10 supercar

Who ever thought we'd hear this said about a sports car: "If we made this a diesel hybrid it could be a hot-seller." Yeah. Never. Nevertheless, that's what Audi R&D chief Wolfgang Durheimer told Auto Express about a his idea for a supercar to sit above the R8 and bang carbon-fiber fenders with the McLaren P1, Ferrari F70 and Porsche 918. Durheimer's quest, in his double life as not just R&D director but also Volkswagen's head of motorsport, is to create a more obvious and lucrative connection between an Audi road car and the automaker's 24 Hours of Le Mans victories with diesel-powered racers.

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All we want for Christmas is the Costco Ultimate Garage Package

We can't say we know you all that well, but if we had to guess, we'd say you haven't been good enough this year for Santa to come scrambling down your chimney with the Costco Ultimate Garage Package slung over his back. If you have $89,000 laying around, however, and feel like being particularly merry toward yourself, the big-box bargain mart will gladly serve up the gearhead dream package, which includes niceties like a NewAge six-piece cabinet system, 456 square feet of Motofloor garage tiles, a BigHorn Safe, a full storage system, and a 41-inch stainless steel tool box.

Autoblog , All we want for Christmas is the Costco Ultimate Garage Package, All we want for Christmas is the Costco Ultimate Garage Package

General Motors buys Ally Financial foreign operations

In a move that welcomes former pieces of General Motors back into the fold, GM Financial has reached a deal with Ally Financial, formerly GMAC, to buy a piece of the company's international operations. The $4.2 billion deal is for Ally's Latin America, Europe and China operations. "GM is entering the most aggressive rollout of new vehicles in its history, and this acquisition will make us an even more formidable competitor by ensuring that competitive financing is available to our customers and dealers around the world," says General Motors CFO Dan Ammann.

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Coca-Cola returning to F1 with Lotus sponsorship [w/videos]

Even before Red Bull Racing became a record-breaking three-time Constructor's Champion in Formula One, it has dominated conversations both as a team and as an energy drink. After seven years of "Red Bull this" and "Red Bull that," Coca-Cola is reportedly ready to jump into the F1 fray with its Sweden-based energy drink Burn. Rumors had placed Coca-Cola's entry with McLaren F1, but it's actually Lotus that has secured the deal.





Autoblog , Coca-Cola returning to F1 with Lotus sponsorship [w/videos], Coca-Cola returning to F1 with Lotus sponsorship [w/videos]

MightyText for Android – Text from your phone with your browser

Lets face it, your Android phone's fine for texting once in a while, but the small screen and even the best virtual keyboards aren't the ideal for long and frequent message exchanges.  MightyText  is an app that installs on your phone, and as long as your phone is connected to the internet and you've got a browser available, you can send and recieve SMS text messages with your computer or tablet.  The nice thing is that sent messages show as coming from your phone number and fully sync with your phone's SMS logs. Even if your phone's not near you, you can easily send, receive and keep track of your texts.

The Gadgeteer , MightyText for Android â€" Text from your phone with your browser, MightyText for Android â€" Text from your phone with your browser

Daimler gains full control of Mercedes F1 team after buying out Middle Eastern stake

When rumors surfaced earlier this year regarding the desire of Abu Dhabi's Aabar Investments to completely shed its stake in Daimler, no one knew why and neither party would comment. The Middle Eastern investment firm took a 9.1-percent stake in Daimler in 2009, had dropped that to 3.1 percent earlier this year, then got rid of the remainder in October. Part of that original deal in 2009 was a 40-percent share in the Mercedes Formula One team, and Reuters has reported that Daimler just bought that back as well.

Autoblog , Daimler gains full control of Mercedes F1 team after buying out Middle Eastern stake, Daimler gains full control of Mercedes F1 team after buying out Middle Eastern stake

Sun Sniper “The Strap Surfer” review

Sun Sniper is a company out of Germany that specializes in innovative camera holders and straps. Their Strap Surfer is designed to integrate  with your messenger-style camera bag to give you a quick and secure solution for safely storing your camera while keeping it quickly ready for use.  How well does it work .  Read on.
The Strap

The Strap Surfer is an adjustable strap that is 19cm (7.5″) long at the longest adjustment.

Camera Mount

On one end is a standard 1x4″ mounting screw that screws into your camera's tripod socket.





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Nokia Lumia 920 And Lumia 820 Received 2.5 Million Orders Already?

Developers are working on games… but the current selection is very limited

Ubergizmo , Nokia Lumia 920 And Lumia 820 Received 2.5 Million Orders Already?, Nokia Lumia 920 And Lumia 820 Received 2.5 Million Orders Already?

Facebook To Ditch Member Voting Process?

It looks like Facebook is on a path that might not go down well with many people, as the social network giant proposes to ditch its policy which enables members to vote on changes that it makes in terms of data use policy. Facebook Vice President for Communications, Public Policy and Marketing Elliot Schrage promised that the company still values user input on compaby policy, but declared that the “voting mechanism, which is triggered by a specific number of comments, actually resulted in a system that incentivized the quantity of comments over their quality.”.

Ubergizmo , Facebook To Ditch Member Voting Process?, Facebook To Ditch Member Voting Process?

Google Nexus 4 LTE Works After Tweak

A bunch of definitely curious and yet enterprising tweakers over at the XDA Developers forums have shown that it is possible to force a smartphone onto the LTE network straight from the handset's debugging menu itself, never mind the fact that there is no working signal amplifier and filter in the Google Nexus 4. Of course, this seems to work on LTE band 4 (1700MHz and 2100MHz) which Canadian carriers Telus and Rogers occupy.

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Wick Hill Now Shipping Imation’s Ironkey Workspace For Windows To Go

Secure remote access to business desktops Woking, Surrey: 23rd November, 2012 - Wick Hill is now shipping beta versions of Imation’s IronKey™ Workspace, certified for deployment of Windows To Go.

Press Release Distribution , Wick Hill Now Shipping Imation’s Ironkey Workspace For Windows To Go, Wick Hill Now Shipping Imation’s Ironkey Workspace For Windows To Go

Dospara Note Galleria QF620U Ultrabook

Dospara hits back with a new ultrabook, the Note Galleria QF620U. This ultra-portable system is packed with a 14-inch 1366 x 768 LCD display, a 1.90GHz Intel Core i7-3517U processor, an Intel HM77 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 620M 2GB graphics card, a 4GB DDR3 RAM, a 128GB SSD (Crucial), a webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit OS. The Note Galleria QF620U sells for 69,980 Yen (about $849).

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Samsung reportedly rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab 2 in France

Good news Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 owners - if you are still using the tablet and have not upgraded to a newer device like the Nexus 7 or Nexus 10, you might be interested that your experience on your tablet could be changing in the near future. It seems that Samsung is rolling out the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean up to WiFi models of the Galaxy Tab 2. If you have received the notification, you can start updating it OTA or through the Samsung KIES software. Unfortunately according to folks at SamMobile, the update is only available in France at the moment, so for those stateside or in other parts of the world will have to wait.

Ubergizmo , Samsung reportedly rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab 2 in France, Samsung reportedly rolling out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy Tab 2 in France

It looks like Android 4.0 for the HTC DROID Incredible 2 is still in the works

So we know that HTC was supposed to release the Android 4.0 ICS updated for the DROID Incredible 2, but so far we've only seen a leaked Android 4.0 ROM back in August, with HTC coming forward and acknowledging that there would be a delay in the update sometime back in September. Given that it's already past the middle of November, we're sure that there are many DROID Incredible 2 owners wondering if and when the update would arrive for their handsets.

Ubergizmo , It looks like Android 4.0 for the HTC DROID Incredible 2 is still in the works, It looks like Android 4.0 for the HTC DROID Incredible 2 is still in the works

Google Nexus 10 16GB and 32GB Models Back On Google Play Store

If you wanted to score the Google Nexus 10 – never mind if it is the 16GB or 32GB models, then you would know that they have been out of stock in a short while after it was officially released. Well, fret not – we do know that a magical factory somewhere in this world has been working overtime to ensure that everyone who wants a Nexus 10 will soon be able to get their hands on one, and the day has arrived. The 16GB as well as 32GB models of the Google Nexus 10 is said to have been restocked over at the Google Play Store.

Ubergizmo , Google Nexus 10 16GB and 32GB Models Back On Google Play Store, Google Nexus 10 16GB and 32GB Models Back On Google Play Store

Intellipaper USB Paper Drive

Talk about going green – USB flash drives that are not exactly the most environmentally friendly kind of devices to carry around, could potentially stumble upon a savior should the Indiegogo project of the Intellipaper take off successfully. Basically, Intellipaper intends to be a USB flash drive, where it carries a memory chip embedded within a sheet of paper. This not only further minimizes the overall dimensions, but is also foldable will be as thin as a sheet of card stock for that added touch of portability.

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2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

In what could have been my final time reviewing a current-generation Mazda MX-5 Miata, I'll have to say it was like saying a bittersweet farewell to an old friend. You see, the third-generation Miata (NC) is my favorite iteration of the fun little roadster, and with the next Miata being co-developed with Alfa Romeo, I fear the car might lose some of the "jinba ittai" that has made it incredible track car for the last 23 years. If this was to be my last extended drive in the MX-5 Miata, I couldn't have asked for a better send-off with it being a black-on-red tester with a soft top, manual transmission and the all-new Club trim level.

Autoblog , 2013 Mazda MX-5 Miata Club

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Nintendo Network ID Is Console Exclusive

The entire friend code thing from Nintendo did not really catch on where gamers are concerned, especially those who were rocking to the Nintendo Wii and the Nintendo DS in the past. Well, it is nice to know that Nintendo is going to do away with friend codes on their latest console, the Wii U, relying instead on Nintendo Network IDs to get the job of identifying yourself online done. The thing is, Nintendo Network IDs are tied to a single console, which can prove to be quite the thorny issue that gamers are experiencing at the moment.

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