BlackBerry Reiterates Commitment To BBM For iOS And Android After Halting Rollout

After months and months of endless speculation, BlackBerry finally confirmed last week that it would rollout BBM for iOS and Android over the weekend. The company first announced back in May earlier this year that it is going to open up its instant messaging service to other platforms. On the eve before the official rollout, the APK file of BBM for Android was leaked online which caused a number of issues. This lead to BlackBerry halting the rollout for both iOS and Android, despite the fact that BBM for iOS had already gone live on the App Store.

Ubergizmo , BlackBerry Reiterates Commitment To BBM For iOS And Android After Halting Rollout, BlackBerry Reiterates Commitment To BBM For iOS And Android After Halting Rollout

IRL: Wahoo's Blue SC speed sensor for bikes

Smartphones, tablets, smartphones, repeat. We tend to come back to the same sorts of gadgets here in "IRL," but this week we're shaking things up with a fitness device. Associate HD Editor Ben Drawbaugh is one of the few mountain biking enthusiasts on staff, which means he was one of the only people qualified to test out a bicycle computer, something we normally wouldn't review. After the break, find out if a $60 Bluetooth Low Energy sensor is worth the investment.
Wahoo Blue SC Speed and Cadence Sensor

Smartphones have replaced an amazing number of single-purpose gadgets. Among them: the bike computer.


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Semafone ensures even greater telephone payments security with new release

New version of telephone payments solution is the only secure voice application to achieve PA DSS compliance.Surrey, 30 September 2013 – Semafone today announced the latest release of its software, Semafone V3. The updated version of Semafone’s patented secure voice payment solution includes new features to enable greater flexibility, security and functionality.

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AU Gold Coast turns away Top Gear taping, fears noisy cars

For all of its negatives and controversy, let's get one thing clear - the BBC's Top Gear has quite possibly the largest viewing audience of any TV show on the planet, an estimated 350 million people in 170 of the 190-odd countries on the map. Which makes it rather odd that Australia's capital of tourism, the Gold Coast, an area renowned for its beaches and surfing, would reject the kind of global publicity that comes with a Top Gear episode filming. But that's just what the Gold Coast City Council did in a move that Paul Morris, head of the Holden Driving Center, called "bureaucracy gone mad.".

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Almost a third of British adults are more likely to vote for Labour because of Ed Miliband’s call for a 20 month freeze on gas and electricity prices

85% of the British public do not believe the energy companies claim that this could lead to blackouts.Online market research company Usurv (www.usurv.com) asked 1000 people across the UK what their reactions are to Labour Leader, Ed Miliband’s call for a 20 month freeze on electricity and gas prices.Respondents were asked whether this announcement changed their voting intentions. While almost half of voters intentions were unchanged by this news, almost a third (29%) of voters stated that they were now more inclined to vote for Labour.

Press Release Distribution , Almost a third of British adults are more likely to vote for Labour because of Ed Miliband’s call for a 20 month freeze on gas and electricity prices, Almost a third of British adults are more likely to vote for Labour because of Ed Miliband’s call for a 20 month freeze on gas and electricity prices

Stir Kinetic Desk Could Be Beneficial For Your Health

Sitting down for extended periods of time is not good for health, as studies have shown, which is why there are offices in the world who have introduced standing desks. For those unfamiliar, a standing desk is a table that is set at a certain height in which standing is required if you wish to work on it, reportedly giving you better posture at the same time. In any case if you're a fan of the standing desk and would love if it were a little more hi-tech, former iPod engineer, JP Labrosse, has announced his company's newest product, the Stir Kinetic Desk.

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BMW X4 M probably not in the cards

BMW is preparing to exploit its latest market niche - those that find themselves unable to choose between the 3 Series, 4 Series and X3 - with the X4. If you're looking for an M product, though, you'll remain limited to the 3 and 4 Series. BMW's Bernhard Ederer, at the Australian launch of the X5, told Car Advice he wouldn't "bet on it," when asked about a hotter X4. Oddly, Ederer's reasoning, according to the Aussies, is out of concern for the X6 M, whose sales the X4 M would apparently cannibalize. That's like saying the M3 doesn't make sense because it will cannibalize M5 sales - the logic just doesn't really hold up.

Autoblog , BMW X4 M probably not in the cards, BMW X4 M probably not in the cards

GM's Akerson says female CEO at Detroit automaker 'inevitable'

Running a Detroit auto company won't be a good ol' boys club forever, at least according to the Chairman of General Motors, Dan Akerson. Speaking at the 2013 Michigan Automotive Summit this week, Akerson said that a female CEO was "inevitable," with some sources suggesting the comment may have been a reference to Mary Barra, GM's Senior Vice President of Global Product Development, one of the executives tipped to be in the running to succeed Akerson when he retires. "You'll have more women in boardrooms and more women in senior management 10 years from now, at least I hope so," the Chairman said.

Autoblog , GM's Akerson says female CEO at Detroit automaker 'inevitable', GM's Akerson says female CEO at Detroit automaker 'inevitable'

China Mobile iPhone 5s And iPhone 5c Promotional Poster Allegedly Leaked

China Mobile has already said that it is keen on selling the iPhone, adding that several issues were getting in the way. It appears as though all of the issues might soon be resolved, and Apple's new smartphones might finally become available from the world's largest mobile carrier that touts more than 700 million subscribers. An alleged China Mobile promotional poster for the new iPhones has leaked online, promising support for 3G/4G and blazing fast speeds of up to 100 megabits per second. Rumor has it that China Mobile will put the new iPhones to the test on its TD-LTE network this month, they're expected to enter beta mode in October.

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Nissan recalling 909k vehicles globally over accelerator issue

Nissan is issuing a massive recall that will see the Japanese automaker repair 908,900 vehicles worldwide, with nearly 100,000 of the affected models in the United States. While an official recall notice from Nissan or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is not yet available, Reuters has been able to confirm the recall with Nissan. Nissan's recall is kind of the opposite of the Toyota unintended acceleration, in that it covers a lack of acceleration. According to the report, a sensor in the gas pedal can develop faults, leading to a sluggish acceleration or an outright stall regardless of how much throttle the driver dials in.

Autoblog , Nissan recalling 909k vehicles globally over accelerator issue, Nissan recalling 909k vehicles globally over accelerator issue

T-Mobile to release Alcatel ONE TOUCH Fierce, ONE TOUCH Evolve

Alcatel is not a brand we hear often around the US of A. The TCL Communication-owned brand is very popular in other markets, and it seems like the name will start sounding much more familiar to all of us soon. T-Mobile is getting ready to bring Alcatel to the States by releasing the ONE TOUCH Fierce and ONE TOUCH Evolve. Alcatel devices are not bad options for affordable handsets. In fact, I would go as far as saying I tend to prefer them over manufacturers like Huawei. The only problem is they don't have a presence in the states and most people won't trust a new brand.


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Nexus 5 Benchmark Spotted

Just what is the most anticipated smartphone at the moment. I suppose it is no longer the iPhone 5s and the iPhone 5c from Apple, especially since both of these devices were announced recently, and made available to the masses just last week. I guess that particular mantle would now fall on the shoulders of the Nexus 5, making it the final last "huge" announcement for the year. So far, we have spotted FCC filings of the device in the past, not to mention having the smartphone leaked by Google in an Android 4.4 KitKat video.

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3D Printshow puts education first with free 3D printers for UK schools

The 3D Printshow Education Session will provide free access to 3D printing for school and university groupsLondon, 25 September 2013 – 3D Printshow today announces its 3D printing education programme for schools. Aimed at educating and exciting students about the capabilities of 3D printing technology, the programme will give 3,000 students from across the country a hands-on experience with the technology at The 3D Printshow Education Session on Friday, 8th November.  3D Printshow will also award a free 3D printer to each comprehensive school bringing more than 35 students to the event.

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Nexus 5 Release Date Could Be 30th October, According To Accessory Manufacturer

We have been hearing rumors about Google launching the Nexus 5 come this October. Granted nothing official has been said yet, but thanks to phone accessory manufacturer Spigen, it seems that we can expect to see a launch of the device on the 30th of October, or at the very least before the 30th of October. According to the screenshot pictured above, Spigen has listed a screen protector for the upcoming handset that will begin shipping on the 30th of October.

Ubergizmo , Nexus 5 Release Date Could Be 30th October, According To Accessory Manufacturer, Nexus 5 Release Date Could Be 30th October, According To Accessory Manufacturer

Magic Body Control: This is What Dancing Hens & Mercedes Benz S Class 2014 Have In Common [Video]!

With this context on its mind, luxury car maker Mercedes Benz has effortlessly attempted to demonstrate how its Magic Body Control system inspired by the balanced body of a chicken (or hen, if you would say so) to build a car that's easily priced around $100,000. Pairing this technology with dual 3D cameras that scan the overhead road in advance and intelligently adjust the suspension, Mercedes has bolstered once again that some of the most important areas of design in the best of technologies come from the simplest elements around us. Even it is something as simple as this little birdie.


Technology Nerd , Magic Body Control: This is What Dancing Hens & Mercedes Benz S Class 2014 Have In Common [Video]!, Magic Body Control: This is What Dancing Hens & Mercedes Benz S Class 2014 Have In Common [Video]!

PayPal and Intershop Close Partnership for e-Commerce Solutions

Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, Brazil – 25 September 2013 – Intershop, a leading global software solutions provider for e-commerce, and PayPal, global leader for online payments, announced today a partnership for e-commerce solutions in Brazil. Via PayPal, Intershop offers retailers a safe, reliable and simple to use payment platform. In turn, PayPal will offer clients Intershop’s state-or-the-art e-commerce platform, proven technology from two decades of experience across various industry verticals.Established in 1992, Intershop has more than 500 clients, from large to medium size companies, globally.

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SkyDrive Users Experience Access Issues

Hmmm, it seems that gaining access to a particular online service is not all that plain sailing in the past few days. Google had issues with their Gmail, with slow email deliveries being one of the major thorns recently, and here we are with Microsoft's SkyDrive – a cloud data storage service that does seem to affect a bunch of folks who are unable to see or modify their files. In a Live Status page, it posted an alert at 4 pm Eastern time today that stated, “SkyDrive is having problems accessing and modifying files.

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Google Rolls Out New YouTube Comments Design

YouTube comments are typically trollish and pretty funny at times, but it looks like Google has decided to revamp the comments section on YouTube, making it more relevant and engaging for the viewer. Typically YouTube comments are shown in terms of recency, meaning that the most recent comments are shown at the top, so sometimes you see fragments of conversations which you'd then have to back track through multiple threads to get the context of what's going on.

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As Sprint guarantees unlimited data for life, Verizon CEO says it's dead - do you still care?

It's been a little over a year since the big guns in American wireless — also known as Verizon and AT&T — decided to drop unlimited data in favor of a tiered approach. Users fought and fought and made their voices heard, but the carriers weren't budging. Only one carrier decided to stay the truly unlimited track, and that carrier is Sprint. Even with the Now Network using the promise of unlimited data as a now-unique angle to attract more customers, many had doubts that Sprint would keep the act up for much longer.


Android Phone , As Sprint guarantees unlimited data for life, Verizon CEO says it's dead - do you still care?, As Sprint guarantees unlimited data for life, Verizon CEO says it's dead - do you still care?

Your pet doesn't have to be lonely when he's home alone

We've featured a lot of pet gadgets on The Gadgeteer.  There seem to be more and more of them on the market, which indicates how devoted pet owners are to their pets.  I know my little Teddy seems like a child to me, and I hate having to leave him home alone for long stretches of time.  It's much better for him to be home and a little lonely than scorching in a hot car – which I would NEVER do, but it would be nice to check in on him.  If your pet has separation anxiety, you'd probably also like a way to keep him calm so he's not bothering the neighbors or tearing up the house.

The Gadgeteer , Your pet doesn't have to be lonely when he's home alone, Your pet doesn't have to be lonely when he's home alone

Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet shows up again in a close-up shot

Now that the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and the Sony Xperia Z1 announcements are out of the way, the next big unveiling to look forward to in the mobile industry is the upcoming Nokia Lumia 1520 phablet. The live images and the press render of the Nokia's first phablet are already out and we now have yet another leak, which shows the 6-inch smartphone very closely. The latest leak also shows the Nokia branding on the top and three capacitive touch buttons at the bottom of the phablet.

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Oppo N1 Officially Revealed

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has just lifted up the curtain on their most recent flagship smartphone over at a special event in Beijing, China. Needless to say, it is the much awaited Oppo N1, where it will be powered by the most recent version of the company's very own Color user interface. The Oppo N1 is a beauty to behold for sure, where it was developed with a 5.9″ Full HD resolution display that boasts a pixel density of 373 pixels per inch. Under the display lies a trio of capacitive Android keys, namely Back, Home and Menu.

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Microsoft announces the Surface 2, the follow-up to the original Surface RT; coming October 22nd for $449

In an unusual twist, Microsoft also revealed the price (the company kept us in suspense last time). The Surface 2 it will start at $449, with 32GB and 64GB storage options. You can place pre-orders tomorrow morning, September 24th, beginning at 8AM ET. Then, on October 22nd, they'll ship in 21 markets. And whoa, Nelly: every person at this press event will receive a Surface 2 in the mail in the coming weeks. Aren't you sad you're not here with us? Anyway, you'll need to wait over a month to get hands-on, but we'll be getting our first look in just a few moments once Microsoft wraps up its keynote and opens up the demo area.

Engadget , Microsoft announces the Surface 2, the follow-up to the original Surface RT; coming October 22nd for $449, Microsoft announces the Surface 2, the follow-up to the original Surface RT; coming October 22nd for $449

Bowers & Wilkins surround your ears with the new P7 headphones

First, there was the Bowers & Wilkins P5 headphones later followed by the P3. Both are on-ear designs that are uber comfortable and sound as good as they look. Now, B&W want to surround you in their signature sound with the new P7 over-ear headphones - a first for them. The P7 has the same general look as the P3 and P5, but on a larger scale. The cups and headband are encased in soft leather with pads that mold to the shape of your head and provide improved noise isolation. B&W redesigned the 40mm speaker diaphragm, so it doesn't have to perform the dual role of sound generator and suspension system.

The Gadgeteer , Bowers & Wilkins surround your ears with the new P7 headphones, Bowers & Wilkins surround your ears with the new P7 headphones

Kia dealers report K900 flagship RWD sedan is coming to US

Kia has told dealers that it will bring a $50,000 to $70,000, rear-drive flagship sedan to the United States early in 2014, although it won't be called what you think. Instead of the unloved Quoris name, the full-size sedan will be called the K900. That name change is a welcomed one, judging by our initial reactions to Quoris. Names aside, though, the K900 sounds like an interesting piece of kit. It'll be riding on the same platform as the Hyundai Equus, although we suspect Kia's car will be quite a different beast than it's corporate cousin.

Autoblog , Kia dealers report K900 flagship RWD sedan is coming to US, Kia dealers report K900 flagship RWD sedan is coming to US

Financial services companies print record 200 million annual documents with ScriptX

200,000 global users control printing of vital browser-based content19 September 2013: Financial services companies around the world are reducing costs, increasing consistency and improving operations by using ScriptX 7.1, the global standard for controlling the printing of browser-hosted content on Microsoft Windows. Customer research has found that 200 million business-critical documents, including policies, credit agreements, investment illustrations, marketing material and branch/management reports, are now printed every year using ScriptX by 200,000 users.

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1955 Lincoln Indianapolis concept up for auction

Lincoln was never a brand known for making sports cars. In fact it hasn't offered anything with less than four doors since the demise of the Mark VIII, and that was hardly what you'd call "performance oriented". But that doesn't mean that Ford's luxury marque never toyed with the idea. In 1955 Ford delivered a Lincoln chassis (along with a 200-horsepower V8 engine and four-speed automatic transmission) to Carrozzeria Boano, an Italian coachbuilder that had just branched off from Ghia the year before. The resulting orange coupe you see here was named after Indianapolis and was unveiled at the Turin Motor Show.

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Petrotechnics Delivers Insight On How Organisations Can Better Manage Operational Risk

At The 9th Annual HSE Forum In Doha, Qatar September 30th – October 2nd 2013Aberdeen, 23 September – Petrotechnics, the global leader in transforming frontline operational performance and lowering operational risk will present on how organisations can improve how Operational Risk is managed at the Fleming Gulf 9th Annual HSE Forum in Doha, Qatar on September 30th.Petrotechnics Executive Vice President, Iain Mackay will pose challenging questions around the potential for organisations to improve Production Efficiency and Lower Operational Risk at the same time.

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Canadian Government Hopes BlackBerry Can 'Make It On Their Own'

There has been a lot of speculation these days about BlackBerry's future. The company announced a few weeks ago that it has formed a committee to probe “Strategic Alternatives,” the alternatives include alliances, partnerships and even a sale of the company. There hasn't been any chatter about a partnership, speculation is focused on the sale. There is said to be thin interest for the company, some believe that it might even be broken up in parts just to be sold off.

Ubergizmo , Canadian Government Hopes BlackBerry Can 'Make It On Their Own', Canadian Government Hopes BlackBerry Can 'Make It On Their Own'

GTA 5 Generates $800 Million In First Day Sales

Rockstar Games released its open-world crime simulator Grand Theft Auto 5 this week, which as a result has created quite a few stories of interest including a retailer handing out “fake cocaine“ to those who pre-ordered the game, a robbery and some guys acting like police officers in order to get the game early. As crazy as people have been going over Grand Theft Auto 5, there isn't any news as crazy as reports of how much the game sold on its first day. Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto 5 made a total of $800 million in just its first day of sales worldwide, according to Take-Two.

Ubergizmo , GTA 5 Generates $800 Million In First Day Sales, GTA 5 Generates $800 Million In First Day Sales

Siri Can Enable Airplane Mode In iOS 7 Even With Passcode Lock

One of the highlights of iOS 7, apart from its redesign, would be an increased in security namely through the Activation Lock feature which would require the user to enter a password if they wish to wipe the phone, ultimately deterring thieves from stealing the phone and reselling it. The feature joins Find My iPhone in adding to the list of security features of the iPhone, but unfortunately thanks to a loophole in Siri, Find My iPhone can actually be disabled through it.

Ubergizmo , Siri Can Enable Airplane Mode In iOS 7 Even With Passcode Lock, Siri Can Enable Airplane Mode In iOS 7 Even With Passcode Lock

Facebook Tested Their New iOS 7 Look Right Under Everyone's Noses

With iOS 7 finally making its way onto iOS devices, there have been a couple of apps that have since updated itself to keep in theme with the new iOS 7 look, and Facebook was one of them. Admittedly for some, the new design of the Facebook app could prove a little jarring, especially with the navigation having been changed, and access to the News Feed, Messages, and Notifications making its way to the bottom of the app instead of the top, but for some, such as myself, this was not a complete surprise as it turns out that my version of Facebook had always been like this, and little did I know it was in preparation for iOS 7.

Ubergizmo , Facebook Tested Their New iOS 7 Look Right Under Everyone's Noses, Facebook Tested Their New iOS 7 Look Right Under Everyone's Noses

Home, James? Are you ready for autonomous cars?

"Autonomous vehicles are an important step on the way to accident-free driving.". What was both comforting – and disconcerting – was the fact that the driver had absolutely nothing to do with that simple, everyday act. Credit the prototype Nissan Leaf I was hitching a ride in during a recent demonstration of the Japanese maker's rapidly improving autonomous vehicle technology.

Autoblog , Home, James? Are you ready for autonomous cars?, Home, James? Are you ready for autonomous cars?

BlackBerry Will Reportedly Lay Off 40 Percent Of Its Employees

BlackBerry has been in the news a lot recently, ever since it announced that its considering a sale. Only today the company announced its new phablet, the much rumored BlackBerry Z30. Hours after that, the Wall Street Journal is reporting that the company might lay off 40 percent of its employees by the end of this year.

Ubergizmo , BlackBerry Will Reportedly Lay Off 40 Percent Of Its Employees, BlackBerry Will Reportedly Lay Off 40 Percent Of Its Employees

Moto X Developer Editions Go On Sale For $649.99

A few days after it unveiled the Moto X smartphone, Motorola filled us up on the Moto X bootloader status. It revealed the few carriers who were offering variants of the smartphone with unlockable bootloaders. Motorola also said that it will offer two Moto X models “just for developers.” Today the company has finally announced the Moto X Developer Editions. The one for Verizon is available for online purchase today, it costs $649.99.
The Developer Edition units come with 32GB of storage as well as the all important unlockable bootloader.

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Apple Releases iOS 7 To The Public

After unveiling the update back in June at its Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple has now finally released iOS 7 for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch to the public. The firmware has been rolled out a short while after iTunes 11.1 was released, along with iTunes Radio. Apple's new music streaming service has now gone live for everyone. iOS 7 is available over-the-air, users should begin receiving notifications for the update soon if they haven't already. Alternatively, one can launch the Settings app on their iOS device, go into General followed by Software Update to check if iOS 7 update is available for their device.

Ubergizmo , Apple Releases iOS 7 To The Public, Apple Releases iOS 7 To The Public

BlackBerry Z30 official: 5-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.7GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro, 2,880mAh battery and BB 10.2

BlackBerry's made some other subtle, yet notable tweaks to the Z30, all of which should make it a more solid buy for its target enterprise user. The company's built this device with a better antenna, allowing for improved reception in low signal areas and faster data, as well as what it calls Natural Sound: audio enhancement for BBM voice and video chats. On the software front, version 10.2 ushers in the BB Priority Hub, a feature similar to Gmail's Priority Inbox, except BlackBerry's implementation indexes your emails, texts and BBMs, along with your social networking communications.

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iPhone 5s Filmed Burberry Fashion Show Footage Released

The other day we reported that Burberry would be getting access to the iPhone 5s earlier than everyone else. The reason behind this is because together with Apple, they were planning on filming their upcoming fashion show by using the device. We have seen Apple products used in the past to film high quality videos, so this would not be the first, although it would be the first by the iPhone 5s with its new camera, making it a good way to test the device in a more professional setting. For those who are curious about the end result, Burberry has since released the full video which is around 15 minutes in length.

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PSA: Verizon wont activate the Nexus 7 LTE on their network until it has been "certified"

With the Nexus 7 (2013) LTE finally hitting the Google Play Store last week, many excited buyers assumed that, because it was listed as such, the device would work without a hitch on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. Sure enough, it does. Pop in an already activated Verizon LTE SIM, and the world of the internet is at your fingertips. There's just one small problem.


Android Phone , PSA: Verizon wont activate the Nexus 7 LTE on their network until it has been "certified", PSA: Verizon wont activate the Nexus 7 LTE on their network until it has been "certified"

24 Carat Gold iPhone 5s Launched By Goldgenie

If you love being exclusive in your life as well as lifestyle, then you would very well know that having a load of money would help you get ahead of the competition. Not only that, this would also mean you are able to place pre-orders of upcoming devices as well as playing the role of an early adopter. However, since the iPhone resonates extremely close to your heart, you might just be drawn towards picking up the world's only 24 carat gold iPhone 5s that was recently launched by Goldgenie. This is an exclusive iPhone 5s that will be draped in real 24 carat gold, rose gold and platinum.

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LG Vu 3 to launch in October, new QuickView cases teased

According to Korean media outlet etnews, LG is preparing to launch the Vu 3 in October as a direct rival to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3. In addition, LG has teased a couple of specially made cases for the phone hinting its almost ready for prime time. The LG Vu 3 is said to be cheaper than its predecessor despite the updated innards inside it. According to the Korean sources, the third-generation boxy phablet from LG will flaunt a 5.2x4:3 display of 1280 x 960 pixels resolution.

The LG Optimus Vu II successor will be powered by a Snapdragon 800 chipset, which is arguably the most potent performer on the market right now.


GSM Arena , LG Vu 3 to launch in October, new QuickView cases teased, LG Vu 3 to launch in October, new QuickView cases teased

Worldline and Eptica launch new unified multichannel interaction management platform in Europe

Customer Service partnership announces Belgian banking industry Card Stop project as first joint customerParis, 17 September 2013 - Worldline, Atos subsidiary for e-payment services, and Eptica, global provider of multichannel customer interaction software, today launched a new unified multichannel interaction management solution for the European market. This brings together Worldline’s expertise in automatic call distribution with Eptica's capability to manage interactions through all other contact channels (email, chat, SMS, social networks, mobile devices and web self-service), to deliver a unified contact centre solution.

Press Release Distribution , Worldline and Eptica launch new unified multichannel interaction management platform in Europe, Worldline and Eptica launch new unified multichannel interaction management platform in Europe

Free Download FIFA 14 For iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch Now!

Besides intuitive touch controls and online multi-player support, this version of the game allows you to listen to commentary in English, French, German, Italian and Spanish languages. It's currently available for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch devices running iOS 5.0 or later releases. Jump past the break for more details and to download FIFA 14 for iOS for free.


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iPhone 5 Sticky Notes Now A Reality Thanks to Paperback

Setting a reminder on your mobile device so you don't forget to pick up something on the way home is a pretty easy experience if you have a phone that has a notes or an application that can remind you depending on the time or your location. But some people prefer to remind themselves of stuff the old-fashioned way, which by that, we mean by throwing as many post-it notes around as possible without causing a major fire safety issue.

Ubergizmo , iPhone 5 Sticky Notes Now A Reality Thanks to Paperback, iPhone 5 Sticky Notes Now A Reality Thanks to Paperback

2014 Kia Sportage facelift arrives with updated 2.4L, new grille

The third-generation Sportage has been around for a few years now, but Kia is making some minor changes to its compact crossover for 2014. As expected with a small, mid-cycle refresh, there isn't anything too major to report here, but the important news for the 2014 Sportage involves what's behind that modestly updated fascia. Kia has revamped the Sportage's base 2.4-liter inline four-cylinder engine to add direct injection, which is said to improve efficiency, although no fuel economy numbers have been released yet.

Autoblog , 2014 Kia Sportage facelift arrives with updated 2.4L, new grille, 2014 Kia Sportage facelift arrives with updated 2.4L, new grille

Google Buys Mobile Sharing Startup Bump

Bump is a five year old mobile sharing startup that Google has acquired today. Bump's most popular product is called Bump, its lets users share data between their mobile devices by just bumping them with each other. The app is capable of handling videos, photos, apps and other files. Both users have to open the Bump app on their devices for this to work, gently tapping the devices together will initiate the transfer. Bump confirmed through a blogpost that it has been acquired by Google, while terms of the deal were not mentioned, it is believed that the acquisition might have cost Google roughly $30 million.

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AT&T To Take Galaxy Gear Pre-Orders On September 17th

So, we have heard rumors going around that Samsung might very well begin work on a Samsung Galaxy Gear 2 smartwatch, but don't you think that this would be a little bit premature. After all, the Galaxy Gear smartwatch has not been released worldwide just yet, and we have just gotten word that AT&T will allow you to place a pre-order for the Galaxy Gear smartwatch at 12:01AM ET tomorrow, which would happen to be September 17th.

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Andretti lobbies for F1 customer teams

The United States has had a colored history in Formula One. The US Grand Prix has bounced around more locations than a pop-up restaurant, we haven't sent one of our own into F1 since Scott Speed flunked out five years ago, and for all the racing Americans participate in at home, we've only produced two world champions. But one of those is hinting that we could be in for a change.

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FTC investigating dealers who opposed TrueCar for collusion

TrueCar and automotive dealerships just can't seem to stay out of the spotlight. An investigation is underway by the Federal Trade Commission into a number of dealers that stand accused of "agreeing to refuse to deal with TrueCar," according to an FTC letter obtained by Automotive News. The alleged collusion, which would violate federal competition laws, has triggered a non-public investigation that has had many dealerships, and TrueCar itself, served with letters demanding documents.

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Sailfish OS Now Supports Android Apps Officially

In April this year, we managed to check out a demonstration of the Sailfish mobile operating system, spending some hands-on time with it, while a month later, the folks over at Jolla did announce their first Sailfish OS powered smartphone. Just a little bit of context before we continue, Sailfish OS happens to be a Linux-based mobile operating system which is the "spiritual successor" of the abandoned MeeGo project, and to make things more approachable and of course, to stoke the interest of end users, it is now official that the Sailfish OS is full well capable of supporting Android apps.

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