2014 Mazda6 Skyactiv-D Wagon

This was sort of a quirky surprise drive opportunity. I've been over here in Italy for a while now, and Mazda Italia contacted me seemingly out of the blue to drive test some version of the Mazda6 with a diesel engine. Supremo. The Mazda6 is a sexy everyday beast and I have been digging their SkyActiv-D engines for a while now. Very spirited units.

My contact phones me the day of, and says he can come by with the car, and then we'll head off to some sort of special spot for dynamics testing and technical conversation.

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Official USPS Muscle Cars stamps coming to a mailbox near you

As much as our digital lives have cut down on our trips to the post office, there are still times that sending "snail mail" is necessary. With us car lovers in mind and philately in their hearts, the good folks at the United States Postal Service will introduce a new stamp design called "Muscle Cars" starting on February 22. Designed by artist Tom Fritz, the new collection of stamps consist of five classic muscle cars: 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS, 1967 Shelby GT-500, 1966 Pontiac GTO and 1970 Plymouth Hemi 'Cuda.

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PlayStation Meeting 2013 - "SEE THE FUTURE" - Evolution of PlayStation and looking ahead to PS4

In New York, Sony had an event to talk about the new ideas they are working on and what we can expect in the future for PlayStation 4. There was a lot of discussion of ideas and cool features in the next version. Unfortunately, there was no hardware to look at, no pricing and minimal specs were revealed – PS4 will be coming out at the end of the year – in the 2013 holiday season.


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Buffalo DriveStation Carries 1GB RAM As Well

Do you have your fair share of external storage devices considering how we tend to hoard more and more media these days. Well, if you have answered in the affirmative, surely you would have checked out USB 3.0 devices that offer far superior data transfer speeds over regular USB 2.0 hardware, and Buffalo's got your back with their Buffalo DriveStation DDR. You can say that this is one aptly-named external USB 3.0 hard drive, since it will feature a whopping 1GB DDR3 RAM, which is something unprecedented in the industry.

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Samsung to Launch Smart Feature Phone 'REX Series' in Emerging Markets

Samsung Electronics presents new feature phone REX series that come with several smart features and intuitive user interfaces, targeting consumers in emerging markets. Samsung held a launching event at Oberoi Hotel in Inida on the 14th. The event was attended by about 150 audiences drawing wide interest from local media and partners.









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IDG Connect report shows 22% of male respondents and 8% of female respondents believe the IT gender imbalance is a good thing

New research looks at perceptions of women in IT, what the gender imbalance means for the industry in 2013 and beyond, and whether it is likely to have an impact on innovation.  Does the shortage of women in IT really matter?The gender imbalance in IT is an extremely divisive issue - this new global survey reveals the full extent of the division:56% think the IT industry can survive without women whilst 44% believe it can’tThe full findings, based on 400 global IT professionals, show:19% of those surveyed do not believe there is a shortage at allAlthough 66% work in a department where less than a quarter of employees are fe

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Huawei GL07S Announced For Japan, Resembles The Ascend P2

A couple of weeks ago the Huawei Ascend P2 was spotted in some leaked photos and with an event invite pegged for the 24th of February, it would seem as if Huawei could be announcing the device then. However in the meantime it looks like Japanese carrier Emobile has announced a certain Huawei GL07S smartphone, and based on the press shot in the picture above, we can't help but feel that this device shares a striking resemblance to the Ascend P2. While aesthetically it might look like the P2, there is one notable difference between the models, and that is its processor.

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Bridging Communication Boundaries Through a Common Vision

Refreshed conference format features joint Visionary Addresses and new tracksSINGAPORE, 21 February 2013 – The much-anticipated annual conferences held at CommunicAsia, EnterpriseIT and BroadcastAsia are back in a new format with a joint visionary address and a cross-industry C-level panel discussion encompassing the ICT, broadcasting, pro-audio, film and TV industries. More than 210 global thought leaders will provide fresh insights on the dissolving boundaries in the field of communications, from 18 to 21 June 2013 at the Marina Bay Sands Singapore.

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Rumor: PS4 this November.

According to report, Sony is going released its PlayStation 4 in November this year and they codenamed it “Orbis”. And the above is the rumored controller leaked last month – that has a small touch pad at the center. The console is said to be able to be controlled remotely via tablet or smartphone and you will be able to chat with your PS4 friends or buy game (auto download to the machine).

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Marinade Express Home Tabletop Unit

Foods become more delicious and tasty if they have been imbibed with marinade during preparation. How the meat absorbs the flavors prior to cooking will determine how delicious they come out afterwards. One way to ensure that the flavors seep into the meats is by using this Marinade Express Home Tabletop Unit. The Marinade Express Home Tabletop Unit allows you to create more flavorful meats and vegetables by making them absorb more spices and sauces during preparation. It is made possible by the tumbling method that this kitchen appliance utilizes to give more flavor to your food.

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North America's automakers ran at 97% of their production capacity last year

Wards Auto began tracking North American light-vehicle production capacity utilization in 2005, and last year produced the highest amount on record: 97.8 percent of available production was utilized, an improvement of 9.3 percent versus the year before. The number represents straight-time capacity plus things like the addition of a third shift or a third crew and worker overtime due to less vacations. Production with straight-time capacity utilizing two shifts still came out to 97.1 percent in 2012, an improvement of 13.7 percent versus 2011.

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Haze - beautiful simple weather

Do you like clean interface. I'm fine with the default iPhone weather forecast. If not you can download Haze, a dollar app that provides you weather information in a clean interface with colors and animation. It shows urrent temperature and warming/cooling trends, a few swipes can reveal a wealth of information, including a five-day forecast, sunrise and sunset times, cloud coverage, high and low temperatures for the day, windchill, wind speed, wind direction, precipitation chances and amounts, humidity levels, and even atmospheric pressure. Get haze. 66% off, now at $1.

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LG Electronics - Optimus G Pro - 5.5 inch, first Full HD smartphone will launch in Korea

There is a growing demand for smartphones with large screens - so called "phablets" - and LG has introduced a nice high-spec one with its latest addition to the G family in Korea. Its 5.5 inch Full HD IPS display is the largest display yet on an LG smartphone. It is 4G LTE-equipped, 1.7 Quad Core and delivers 1920 x 1080 pixels at 400ppi.




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Range Rover's new base V6 engine official

Following a report from last week, Land Rover has officially announced that the 2014 Range Rover will be offered with a new supercharged 3.0-liter V6 as its base engine, replacing the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V8. And not to worry, the charming 510-horsepower supercharged V8 will still be available. The new V6 is the same unit recently stuffed under the hood of the Jaguar XF and XJ, good for 340 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque, running to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and featuring start/stop fuel-saving technology.

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DV-119 HD Digital Video Camera Camcorder

Capture everyday moments and share them with family and friends with this budget-friendly HD digital video camera camcorder ‘DV-119′. This pocket-friendly camcorder sports a 1.3MP CMOS image sensor, a 4x digital zoom, a 2.0-inch TFT LCD screen, a 32MB of internal flash memory, an SD/MMC/SDHC card slot, a USB 2.0 port, TV-out, and HDMI port, a rechargeable Lithium battery and has the ability to capture both 720p HD video at 30fps as well as up to 5MP digital still images (by software). The DV-119 can be yours for just $47.51.

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Apple Reportedly Pushing Out iOS 6.1.2 Early Next Week To Fix Passcode Exploit

Apple announced yesterday they plan on fixing the passcode bypass exploit found in iOS 6.1 soon, but how soon is “soon?”. According to a report from iFun, it looks as though Apple's version of soon means early next week as Apple has confirmed with the site not only would the passcode exploit be addressed in iOS 6.1.2, but also the Microsoft Exchange bug that reportedly doesn't allow users to retrieve their emails properly. iFun is predicting iOS 6.1.2 would be made available prior to February 21 as they've confirmed the timeline with its carriers.

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GameStick Pre-Orders Now Available For $79

GameStick ended its Kickstarter campaign two weeks ago, and today, it looks like its creators, PlayJam, are moving along to the next step of its release as it's now available for pre-order. The pre-order website for the GameStick offers the GameStick and its controller in white for $79, a GameStick Dock for $24.99 and a GameStick case for $9.99. Those who pre-order their GameStick will need to wait for those who backed PlayJam's Kickstarter campaign to receive their orders first, which are expected to start shipping in April.

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2014 Acura RLX

Good. But Good Enough. Spoiler alert: The 2014 Acura RLX is a good car. But that shouldn't come as a surprise. Despite the fact that Acura is subject to a lot of criticism for things like its odd positioning in the automotive landscape, questionable styling choices in recent years, and the fact that, more or less, its products feel like lux'd-up Hondas rather than something truly unique, the cars have always been inherently good – decent to drive, nice to sit in and reliable to own.










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Hipmunk Flight and Hotel Search iOS App

Traveling can either be a memorable experience or it can be a nightmare, depending on which side of the field you're on. If you come unprepared for that next trip, then be prepared to experience the latter. But even if you find yourself in that situation, there are tools available like the Hipmunk Flight and Hotel Search iOS app that will help you ease some of the worries of unprepared travel. The Hipmunk Flight and Hotel iOS app is a useful travel app that provides iDevice users with a way to check out available flights on a visual chart to provide a better idea of the timeline of the flights.

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Seat shows Leon SC three-door ahead of Geneva

Seat has just unwrapped the Leon SC three-door hatchback ahead of its official debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show. Unlike some transformations from five- to three-door hatches, the Seat Leon underwent some meaningful surgery in the changeover, losing nearly an inch and a half of its wheelbase while still retaining the same amount of cargo capacity behind the rear seats. The SC, which stands for Sports Coupé, is said to be more nimble than its larger counterpart, and therefore more fun to drive.

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App Developers Use SMS To Drive Engagement And Revenues

GET IT and Blue LION case studies demonstrate use of SMS to increase loyaltyMunich, February 14, 2013 — Text messaging, long recognized as one of the most effective direct marketing channels, also has huge potential to help app developers market and distribute their products.

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Sony Sued By RED For Allegedly Infringing Upon Their Patents

Uh-oh, it looks like Sony's new and somewhat affordable (at least as far as its quality is concerned) Cine Alta cameras are in trouble, and by that we mean that well-known company RED has taken them to court. Yup, RED is alleging that Sony has willfully infringed upon their patents in the development of the Cine Alta F65, F55 and F5. RED claims that by infringing upon their patents, the company has lost sales, reduced the business and profit, and at the same time damaged the general reputation of RED.

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Belkin Works With LEGO For New Mobile Accessories

Belkin does not only come up with reliable networking devices, they are also a powerhouse in the world of mobile accessories, too. Having said that, we are pleased to hear that Belkin recently announced that they are involved in a multi-year licensing partnership with The LEGO Group, which means that this gives them the freedom and opportunity to create innovative and fun accessories where mobile devices are concerned.

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Starship Enterprise Gets Kre-Oed

For folks who think that Kre-O is a cheap imitation of Lego, well, I guess you are entitled to your point of view, but seriously, imagine if Apple were the only company in the world to come up with a smartphone, won't other handsets in the market be considered as a knockoff. Well, with Lego maintaining the right to come up with Star Wars bricked sets, it would make perfect commercial sense for rival Kre-O to obtain the Star Trek license, and their first official Star Trek brick set would be the famous Starship Enterprise.

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Analysts say Honda's growing woes in Europe not just the economy

There is no denying that the European auto market is taking its lumps right now – just ask Peugeot – but Honda might be taking this downturn on the chin a little harder than some of the other Japanese automakers doing business on the continent. Automotive News Europe is reporting that things have gotten so bad for Honda that it will be cutting 800 workers from Swindon, England plant that builds the CR-V, Civic and Jazz (a.k.a. Fit). This will be the first time Honda has made such cuts in more than 20 years.

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Watch this Ferrari Enzo get thrown around on farm roads

Tax the Rich, the YouTubers who seem to have sprung from some mischievous corner of the V for Vendetta universe, have somehow acquired a Ferrari Enzo for their latest trick. Last time we checked in with them, they were opposite-locking a Rolls-Royce Phantom at high speed all over a wet, muddy field. Perhaps knowing that if they repeated that with the Ferrari they'd end up with a dead stallion and a field full of carbon fiber parts, they kept the action to a mostly paved farm access road. But still – using an Enzo for a tarmac rally stage is something we would not have though of, and there's a fair bit of water and mud, too.



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Alfa Romeo 4C appears uncovered before Geneva debut

Just a day after we got our first good look inside the cockpit of the 2014 Alfa Romeo 4C, the slinky coupe that will bring the Alfa brand back to the US, the Italian company has given us a few images and a lot of information about the model. And boy, do we mean "model.". The 4C can trace its lineage and its name back to some of the great racing Alfa Romeos of old. Representing "Four Cylinders," the 4C moniker harkens to the legendary 8C and 6C from the 1930s and 1940s.

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The Last of Us Release Date Delayed Until June 18

Fans of Naughty Dog's upcoming game The Last of Us were no doubt anticipating the game's release on May 7, but it seems like you'll have to wait a bit longer as Sony quietly pushed the game's release date. The good news is the delay will not be that bad as it's being delayed by a little over a month to June 18, which BestBuy has confirmed to their pre-order holders. Since Sony has yet to make the news official, there's no information at this time as to what exactly is the reasoning behind the delay.

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Dual-SIM Capable, WiFi-Connected Nokia Asha 310 Launched

Nokia has introduced the latest in its entry-level Asha line after the simultaneous release of the 308 and 309. The Nokia Asha 310 features a 3-inch scratch-proof capacitive touchscreen with 400 x 240 resolution and is Nokia's first device to come with dual-SIM capability and WiFi connectivity, which compensates for the lack of 3G. Also in the specs list are easy SIM swap functionality, 128MB internal storage (expandable to 32GB), Nokia Xpress Browser, a 2-megapixel camera, and Nokia Maps navigation app.

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Crocus Consulting Appoints Roger Issott

Crocus Consulting (www.crocus-consulting.com), a Gold level member of Oracle PartnerNetwork has appointed Roger Issott B.Eng., MBA as National Account Manager. He joins from CGI where for over seven years as Business Development Director he managed client relationships with key financial services brands including: Schroders, HSBC and Santander.  Prior to this, he held a number of senior account management positions with Logica, CMG, Compaq and Fujitsu.

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Facebook Sued Over Dead Man's Patent

Lawsuits happen all the time, especially where giant names and tons of money are involved. But this lawsuit is rather unusual: Facebook has been sued because it is accused of infringing on the patents of a Dutch programmer Joannes Jozef Everardus van Der Meer with its "Like" button.  Joannes Jozef has been dead for more than 8 years and the company that owns his intellectual property is behind the lawsuit. So why the sudden lawsuit.

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VW readying CC Shooting Brake?

This was bound to happen. Volkswagen's relentless drive for big volume has the brand mining seemingly every niche it can find for additional sales worldwide. And with its CLS Shooting Brake, fellow countryman Mercedes-Benz has already shown that a wagon based off of a "four-door coupe" can look dead sexy and command extra dollars. So it follows that the Volkswagen CC (whose existence is all but directly attributable to the success of the original CLS sedan) will also get a load-lugging variant.

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Chevy shows much-improved 2014 Corvette interior in new video

If you want a closer look at what went into designing and building the interior for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette, we've got just the thing. General Motors has released a new video detailing the cabin's evolution from conception to execution, complete with commentary from Ryan Vaughn, performance car interior design manager with Chevrolet. The quick clip details how manufacturing, engineering and design within General Motors worked together from the first sketches to ensure no compromises had to be made later down the line. How novel.



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