Toyota vows to fix poor Camry crash test result that irked Consumer Reports

Many Toyota vehicles haven't been performing well in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) small overlap frontal crash test, and the Camry is one of them. The 2012 and 2013 Camry both received "Poor" ratings, IIHS' lowest rating, in the test, which spurred Consumer Reports to take the car off its "Recommended" list. In response to the low ratings in the small overlap frontal test, and in a bid to maintain its best-seller status, Toyota will make changes to the Camry to improve its IIHS safety rating and to enhance its design, The Detroit News reports.

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The Elder Scrolls Online Launches On PC, Mac On April 4, 2014

We reported earlier this year the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 version of The Elder Scrolls Online will be released in spring 2014, but it looks like Bethesda Softworks has decided to switch things up as not only have they announced when the PC and Mac versions of the game will be released, but have also delayed the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions. Windows PC and Mac gamers who plan on adventuring through the world of The Elder Scrolls Online can proceed to do so starting April 4, 2014. Console players, on the other hand, won't get their hands on the game this spring as Bethesda previously indicated.

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Sprint's Moto X now getting Android 4.4 KitKat (13.11.3Q2.X-69-3-8)

Sprint's Moto X seems to be receiving an upgrade today, but it doesn't look like your typical bug fixer and maintenance release. We're hearing murmurings that this thing is full-on KitKat, with all the great changes folks have been enjoying on other versions of the Moto X for a few weeks now. Sprint's Moto X already received the upgrade in the form of a Soak Test, but that went out to a very limited group of users.

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The UK injunction won by Nokia against HTC gets suspended

HTC caught a break in its patent feud with Nokia in the UK. Slightly over a week after the initial judgment in the case, the Taiwanese manufacturer announced that it was granted a stay on the injunction against its products by the Court of Appeal in the UK. HTC will immediately resume UK shipment of its devices. The company has vowed to Â"aggressively appeal the validity decision of NokiaÂ's EP 0 998 024 patentÂ", while also pursuing alternative solutions with its chip suppliers.

HTC One mini was the first device to fall victim of NokiaÂ's court victory. The HTC One was also found to infringe on the Finnish companyÂ's patents.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3 Sells 10 Million Units In 60 Days

When a Samsung Galaxy device is let loose into the world, it tends to sell exceptionally well. Well, all except for its Galaxy Gear. But regardless of that, the majority of their smartphones tend to sell really well, which apparently is the case for its latest Galaxy Note 3 as Samsung says the device is their most successful of all of their Note phablets as it sold 10 million units within 60 days of its availability. . To compare, the Galaxy Note II took nearly twice as long to sell 10 million units, although the Galaxy Note 3's sales still don't beat out Samsung's Galaxy S4.

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Scandit Develops Highly Optimized Glass-Based Scanning Experience for Google Glass Applications

London, 10 December, 2013 Following last month’s prediction from Gartner[1] that companies using Google Glass or other wearable devices could save $1billion a year in field service costs within the next five years, Scandit, the developer of software-based enterprise barcode scanning and data capture technology for smartphones, tablets and wearable computing devices, has confirmed that the new version of its Barcode Scanner SDK will deliver highly optimized support for Glass, leveraging Scandit’s unique blurry scanning and dynamic range capabilities to the fullest extent.Designed to enable powerful applications for

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Motorola Unveils Holiday Boot Screen Animation For Moto X And Moto G

'Tis the season to be jolly, tra-la-la-la-la. Do you feel so. Perhaps you need nudge in the right direction, and the folks over at Motorola might just have the right kind of tonic for you. They have recently introduced an update on the quiet to not only the Motorola Moto X, but the Motorola Moto G as well.

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Toolwire and Leeds Metropolitan University create industry’s first award winning immersive Learning tools

Pleasanton, CA and London - Monday 9th December 2013 – Toolwire today announced that Leeds Metropolitan University has uniquely launched a series of virtual learning tools, allowing practitioners and students to interact, and experience real life situations on a range of complex and sensitive subject matters.The five new learning tools, which are the first of its kind in the UK education market, were developed in collaboration with Experiential Learning experts Toolwire.

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University of Malaya pioneers the first e-Scroll with Thales technology

Thales hardware security modules and Time Stamp Servers help counter black market in degree certificatesPlantation, FL – 9 December 2013 – Thales, leader in information systems and communications security, announces that its nShield hardware security modules (HSMs) and Time Stamp Server have been deployed by University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, to generate digital degree certificates for their graduates and so reduce the instance of counterfeiting and fraud. Academic institutions around the world face challenges over the production of counterfeit degree certificates.

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2014 Honda Civic Natural Gas, Hybrid on sale in February

When it announced official pricing and fuel economy data for the 2014 Civic , Honda conspicuously left out any mention of the Hybrid or Natural Gas models. On its retail site, Honda still lists the 2012 model year for the Natural Gas, so we reached out to the automaker for some clarification. Due to remaining inventory of the 2012 Civic Natural Gas, the 2013 model year was mostly sold to corporate and government fleets, and the 2012 still has a $3,000 gas card incentive that was introduced in October 2012.

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Kia Sportage MSRP up by almost 14 percent for 2014, starting at $21,600*

When Kia introduced the updated 2014 Sportage back in September, one of the biggest things that stood out to us was that the base model was dropped. Not only did this mean the Sportage would no longer be offered with a manual gearbox, but we also expected a price increase to follow. We were right. The entry-level trim for the 2014 Sportage is now the LX, which starts at $21,600 (not including $850 for destination). This is only a $400 increase over the 2013 Sportage LX, but it represents a $2,600 jump (13.6 percent) in the Sportage's starting price point.

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Digital Foci Announces Picture Porter Advanced

Kickstarter projects come and go, where some of them can be deemed to be successful, while others are touted to be failures as they did not manage to meet the financial goal laid out before them. The folks over at Digital Foci have turned to Kickstarter to help them launch the Picture Porter Advanced, where it will require at least $63,000 in funding before it can hit the production line. As you know, in this day and age, we have plenty of digital imaging devices , and hence, keeping track of all those photos captured can prove to be quite a challenge.

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Free, Ad-Supported Spotify For Mobile Rumored To Launch Next Week

Spotify is probably one of the more popular music streaming services at the moment, and given that they have paid out $1 billion in royalties to date, that would certainly seem to be the case. Well the good news for mobile users is that if you wanted to enjoy Spotify on your phone for free, The Wall Street Journal is reporting that a free version of Spotify will soon be headed onto mobile devices. At the moment Spotify can be streamed for free on desktop computers, with the catch being that there will be ads in between songs.

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2015 Ford Mustang: Obsessively covered [w/videos + poll]

Here at Autoblog, we've officially stamped December 5, 2013, as Ford Mustang Day. Sure, the sixth-generation Pony Car started leaking out onto the web days ago, but all of the official, non-embargoed hotness has come out today. And man, there's been a lot. In terms of new car debuts, this is a really big one – not unlike all of the Corvette madness that kicked off the 2013 automotive season. So to make sure you haven't missed anything, here's a wrap-up of everything you need to know about the 2015 Ford Mustang.Deep Dive: 2015 Ford Mustang

The most comprehensive, all-encompassing post with every last detail surrounding the new 'Stang.

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Galaxy Tab 3 Lite Release Expected Next Month

Samsung's habit of releasing multiple variants of one product is well known. The number of variants differ across regions, but there are always a couple of variants that are released in succession after the product is rolled out for the very first time. Amid mounting rumors that the company might be working on Galaxy Note 3 Lite and Galaxy Grand Lite, the folks at Sammobile have heard from s source that Samsung might release a Galaxy Tab 3 Lite variant next month, January 2014.

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Nokia Ad Depicts Tough Phone Quality

Back in the day, Nokia happened to be the 800lbs gorilla where mobile phones were concerned, and it seemed as though they could not put a foot wrong at all, being the main trendsetter and all that jazz. How the tables have turned over the years, but at least, they are doing a whole lot better than BlackBerry, as the latter seemed to have cornered just a few markets worldwide, dying a slow death. One thing that you have to hand over to Nokia for doing well, and that is the build quality of their phones, so much so that some classic handsets like the Nokia 3310 has become a famous meme breeding ground.

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PS4 Prank Takes A Wrong Turn, Prankster Has The Tables Turned On Him

With the Sony PlayStation 4 being high in demand right now, tensions are understandably running pretty high and we suppose a great way to prank your friends is to trick them into thinking that you're about to smash their brand new PS4 console with a hammer in a game of roulette. Well this is pretty much what they attempted to do in a New Zealand television show which is hosted by comedians Jono and Ben. The idea is to try and prank Ben into thinking that his PS4 had gotten smashed in a game of roulette, but little did Jono know the tables were turned and well, we suppose this is something you'd have to check out for yourself.

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Updated Bluetooth® 4.1 Extends the Foundation of Bluetooth Technology for the Internet of Things

New Features Improve Usability for Consumers and Empower Innovation for Product Developers Kirkland, Washington – December 05, 2013 – The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) today announced the adoption of updates to the Bluetooth Core Specification. Bluetooth 4.1 is an important evolutionary update to the wireless specification, which experienced a revolutionary update in July 2010 with Bluetooth Smart, the intelligent, low-energy technology enabling the Internet of Things (IoT).

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Sakar Hello Kitty 2GB Flash MP3 Player

Take over 100 of your favorite tunes with you on the go with Sakar's adorable Hello Kitty-shaped MP3 player. This compact player is equipped with a 2GB of flash memory, a USB 2.0 port, a built-in rechargeable battery that can last up to 6 hours of music playback and supports for ASF, MP3 and WMA audio formats. The Sakar Hello Kitty MP3 player will set you back just $21.90.

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YotaPhone Launched For €499

Back in 2012, we reported on a certain Russian handset by the name of YotaPhone. The device was expected to start shipping in December and sure enough it has. The company has announced that the handset will be made available starting today and can be purchased in countries such as Austria, France, Spain, Germany, and obviously Russia. We're not sure if it will be making its way stateside, but Yota expects that by the end of the first quarter of 2014, it will be available in 20 markets in total, and cover regions such as CIS, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Galaxy Gear Faces The HK 417 Rifle

Samsung's Galaxy Gear smartwatch has been around for quite a few months now. You might have read many reviews and seen many tests of the smartwatch up till now, but what you're about to see is something totally different. Known for his habit of fire shots at gadgets, technology assassin Richard Ryan is back and this time his target is the Galaxy Gear. His weapon of choice is the HK 417 rifle, just one shot is enough to take out the smartwatch.
At first, Ryan puts the Galaxy Gear through its paces. He drops it in water, on concrete and and in the dirt.

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CyanogenMod 10.2 Android 4.3 Stable Builds Released

Recent custom Android ROM related news has generally been focused on Android 4.4 KitKat. Even though quite a lot of outdated devices don't officially support the latest Android version, through custom ROMs they too can get a taste of KitKat. However, these custom ROMs are not stable right now which means that it might be hard for some users to run them as daily drivers. For those who like to use custom ROMs that are stable, there is good news.

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Kiss Goodbye To Shock Mobile Bills

Have you ever experienced a bill shock before. Of course, to do so all by your very own actions is bad enough, but what happens when someone does it on your behalf because he or she has managed to take a ride on your phone line after stealing your handset, without you knowing anything about it. Hence, it is a relief to hear that the UK government has worked out a deal with EE, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone so that these mobile carriers will cap bills on any cellphone that have been reported lost or stolen from next spring onward.

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Panoz and DeltaWing suing Nissan over BladeGlider concept

Similarity is bound to occur in an industry where most of the products follow the same basic formula. But once in a while a new design comes along that doesn't quite reinvent the wheel, but comes pretty damn close. The DeltaWing project was one such design – and Nissan, the car's designers allege, stole that design. After the DeltaWing proposal was rejected by the IndyCar series, its creators took it to Le Mans and brought Nissan on board to supply the power.



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Screenshot Of Pre-registration Page For New iPhones On China Mobile Surfaces

A couple of months back Apple finally received the regulatory approval it required to put its new iPhones on China Mobile's homegrown TD-LTE network. With the big regulatory hurdle out of the way, many figured that it was only a matter of time before the iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c were launched on the world's largest mobile carrier. A purported screenshot of China Mobile's pre-registration page for the new iPhones have been leaked online, adding weight to the recent confirmation from China's official news agency that iPhones are going to be launched on China Mobile come December 18th.

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Official FIFA app crosses into the Google Play Store in time for the 2014 World Cup

We're just a few short days away from the Final Draw of FIFA's 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the football event that pits the globe's top countries against each other for the coveted championship every four years. The prestigious event is sure to have many fans and followers, and FIFA's making it easy for fans to follow on the go with a brand new official app. The Android version of the official FIFA app is now sitting in the Google Play Store for free. The app will not only serve as a definitive source of information for the big tourney, but will also be a one-stop shop for all things FIFA.

Android Phone , Official FIFA app crosses into the Google Play Store in time for the 2014 World Cup, Official FIFA app crosses into the Google Play Store in time for the 2014 World Cup

Lotus signs Pastor Maldonado to replace Raikkonen

The team currently known as Lotus has had a long string of accomplished drivers behind the wheel, including world champions like Nelson Piquet, Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen. But Kimi is returning to Ferrari next season, leaving a big question mark over who would fill his seat. And now we have our answer. Lotus has just announced that it has signed Pastor Maldonado to partner with Romain Grosjean for next season. The surprise winner of the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix has been driving for Williams for the past three seasons, signed after he won the GP2 title in 2010.

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Dell Has A 24″ UHD Display Revealed On Website

At this time, Full HD 1080p resolutions are still considered to be the standard, meaning that monitors typically support resolutions of 1920×1080, but with 4K UHD displays starting to enter the market, we wouldn't be surprised if further down the road it becomes the new standard. While most of us don't have use for 4K right now, there are some out there who do and it looks like Dell might have a 24x4K monitor that they are planning on announcing soon. This is according to Dell's website where a recent listing for a 24x4K 3840×2160 monitor was sighted.

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Brando iPad mini tempered glass screen protector review

One of the perks of being a reviewer here at the Gadgeteer is that we occasionally get to see and use products before they are available to the general consumer. In this case, I asked the folks at Brando if they were going to create a tempered glass screen protector for the iPad mini and low & behold they did. They sent me a preproduction/prepackaging prototype of what they created. I have been looking forward to giving it a try since I heard Brando was sending one my way.
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I have become spoiled using a glass screen protector on my iPhone 5 for a year now.










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PS4 Off To A Slow Start In Brazil

We have been hearing reports that the Sony PlayStation 4 has been selling out at various locations in the world, and that it is even beating out the Xbox One in terms of sales, at least for now, but if there's one place that the PS4 is not doing well at the moment it is in Brazil, where the console costs an eye-watering $1,850, thanks mostly to taxes that hiked up the price.

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A guide to street photography: Antonio Olmos and the dark art of manual exposure

The gear. Street photographers tend to like their cameras small and discreet, but Olmos is happy with his full-size, full-frame DSLR, and he carries no backup except an old iPhone 4 with a shattered screen. He uses the same DSLR for both his day job and his creative street photography, and the only thing he changes is the lens: Whereas he might use a range of focal lengths for newspaper portraiture, he sticks to a small, fixed wide-angle lens when he's on the street. Specifically, Olmos uses a 35mm lens, which is ideal for street photography since many photographers feel it comes close to matching the eye's natural field of view.







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Samsung Galaxy S4 goes free on BestBuy

BestBuy is now offering the Samsung Galaxy S4 for free with a 2-year contract on Verizon, AT&T and Sprint. More specifically, it's the Snapdragon 600 version of the phone with 16GB of on-board storage. Available in black and white, BestBuy also offers its own exclusive Arctic Blue model for no upfront fee.

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Motorola Droid Ultra, Droid Mini now available in white

Dreaming of a white Christmas. Verizon is making it a possibility in their own with the release of the Motorola DROID Ultra and Motorola DROID Mini in white. Just in time for the holiday shopping season, the phones are available for the same price as the standard black and red editions of each. The Droid Ultra and Mini are two of the latest devices to grace the popular Android line at Verizon, dropping the RAZR name that was associated with previous models but carrying over many of the same features. This includes durable construction utilizing Kevlar in the back plate.

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Red and white gold flavors of Galaxy Note 3 coming in January

Samsung is prepping to launch two new colors of the Galaxy Note 3 flagship, according to inside sources. Currently the phablet is selling in black, white and pink, but it seems Samsung will be adding more options to the pallete. The red Galaxy Note 3 is rumored to hit the shelves in the first week of January, while the white gold edition will launch two weeks later.

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Datanator Launches on Android, Apple and BlackBerry to Securely Sync Mobile Data On Any Device

Innovative syncing solution securely shares, protects and backs up data across any mobile device and platformLondon, 29th November 2013 – A new service called Datanator has been launched to enable smartphone users to synchronise their data across various smartphone and tablet devices. Available for Android, Apple and BlackBerry devices, Datanator is the first cross-platform cloud-based mobile data syncing solution available to consumers. The personal cloud service enables consumers to back-up, manage and synchronise all the valuable content held on their mobile devices.

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Putty Squad PS4 Launch Trailer

Here we have the PS4 launch trailer for the upcoming Putty Squad title. As a remake of the classic Amiga game, this adventure video game will feature completely overhauled graphics, new gameplay and free DLC. The Putty Squad will hit PS4 on November 29th.

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Owners Of Large Screen Devices Tend To Use More Data, According To Study

It has been shown recently that phablets, or rather phones with larger than normal displays, are catching on and have been catching on for a while. Q3's smartphone shipments saw that 21% of their shipments were from phablets alone, so safe to say there are many who fans of large displays for their smartphones. While it might not necessarily be practice in terms of putting it into pockets or placing it next to your face when making phone calls, we certainly see its appeal. Its larger display allows for websites to show off more content comfortably, and watching movies and playing games is also more enjoyable as well.

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President Obama's Speech Gets Printed In 3D

3D printing can be pretty handy and pretty novel, from printing things such as items of clothing to even a 3D visualization of the President of the United States' voiceprint, which is exactly what French artist, Gilles Azzaro, did when he 3D printed a 39 second clip from one of President Barack Obama's speeches. The clip is from his State of the Union speech and ironically enough, the part that was printed was actually President Obama's views on how 3D printing could revolutionize the way things are made, so perhaps it was more than just a happy coincidence that Azzaro decided to choose this portion.

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