ITC ruling clears HTC in patent case with former Apple subsidiary

. The International Trade Commission has ruled that camera technology used in HTC devices does not infringe on patents registered to former Apple subsidiary FlashPoint Technology. HTC is currently locked up in a number of patent spats, and the Taiwan-based company most recently was found to be infringing on a patent owned by IPCom. That ruling resulted in an injunction blocking sales of HTC smartphones in Germany, but HTC is fighting the decision, saying it does not believe the ruling will materially impact its business.

Boy Genius Report, ITC ruling clears HTC in patent case with former Apple subsidiary

EverQuest 2 Is Free To Play

Sony Online Entertainment has announced that the EverQuest 2 MMORPG (massively multiplayer online role playing game) will be available for “free to play” on December 6th, 2011. It means that anybody will be able to download and start playing for free. For your info, EverQuest II requires an internet connection in order to play. The free access requires payment if you wish to upgrade your membership or purchase in the in-game Marketplace.

TechFresh, EverQuest 2 Is Free To Play

3D-printed bone replacements coming soon to an orthopedic surgeon near you, courtesy of WSU (video)

3D printers are slowly, but surely working their way into all sorts of useful, everyday applications - like the creation of chocolates, flutes and even Mario Kart turtle shell racers. Now, Washington State University engineers are unveiling a unique implementation of the tech that could aid in the regrowth of damaged or diseased bones. Utilizing a ceramic compound, the group's optimized ProMetal 3D printer builds dissolvable scaffolds coated with a plastic binding agent that serve as a blueprint for tissue growth.

Engadget, 3D-printed bone replacements coming soon to an orthopedic surgeon near you, courtesy of WSU (video)

Spotify Apps introduced

Remember the rumor about Spotify introducing support for third party apps at today's event. Well, it looks like they were spot on because Spotify has announced today the introduction of Spotify Apps. With Spotify Apps, users can enhance their listening experience thanks to recommendations from services like Last.fm, Pitchfork, The Guardian and even the Rolling Stone. Other apps include TuneWiki which lets users read the lyrics in sync with the songs that they are listening to. Apps like Songkick let users find out if any of the artists in their library are performing nearby and provide an easy way to purchase tickets.



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HTC Sensation XL introduced in India

Released earlier this month in the UK and Australia, the HTC Sensation XL has been also launched in India recently, where it should become available soon in stores across the country. The Sensation XL will be sold for 39,000 INR ($750). According to AndroidOS.in, this price makes the XL the most expensive Android smartphone in India.
Although it runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the HTC Sensation XL has a lot in common with the HTC Titan (which runs Windows Phone Mango).

Unwired View, HTC Sensation XL introduced in India

Yahoo! Messenger for Windows updated

Great news for fans of Yahoo. Messenger - Yahoo. has just announced the launched of an updated version of its popular instant messaging client for Windows. The latest version features many new improvements that have been requested by its users. First of all the app has been given a facelift with the introduction of Tabbed IMs.

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NASA commissions space washing machine for astronauts' dirty laundry

It seems that when you're in space, you will no longer have the luxury of changing your underwear everyday. Instead astronauts only get to change their underwear every 3-4 days. This is due to the costs of sending goods into space which reportedly costs between $5,000-$10,000 per 500g, making sending a daily supply of underwear a ridiculously expensive experience. So much so that NASA has tasked a small disinfectant business UMPQUA to create a washing machine that can be used in space.

Ubergizmo, NASA commissions space washing machine for astronauts' dirty laundry

Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Root Method Available

The Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus hasn't been out for long but those of you who have picked one up since its launch can finally root the thing. We'd advise against trying this method on the T-Mobile version right now as we're not sure if the method is the same for all versions of the device. If you got the unlocked/WiFi models through retail (P6200) then it could be worth a shot. Just remember that you're taking your own risk and doing this and anything that happens to your device is no one else's responsibility. Be sure to ask questions at the XDA thread before applying it. You can also find the links and instructions you'll need there.

Android Phone, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus Root Method Available

Deal of the Day - 55' Samsung 3D LED HDTV (2011 model) with $400 eGift Card and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses

Today's LogicBUY Deal is the 55" Samsung (model UN55D6500) 3D-ready LED-LCD HDTV bundle with $400 Deal eGift Card and 2 pairs of 3D glasses for $1897.99.  Features:  1080p, 1.4 HDMI (4 inputs), 120Hz refresh rate, 3 USB ports,  0.2" bezel panel. $2399.99  -$502 instant savings  =  $1897.99 with free shipping.  This TV/glasses/$400 gift card is the lowest price seen by LogicBUY for this HDTV.
This deal expires December 1, 2011 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - 55' Samsung 3D LED HDTV (2011 model) with $400 eGift Card and 2 Pairs of 3D Glasses

New Samsung chip has two of everything: two cores, 2GHz, 2560 x 1600 graphics

Sammy's current Cortex A9-based chips are hardly slackers - the Galaxy Note already proved that to any lingering doubters. Nevertheless, the next-gen Exynos 5250 SoC promises to double that sort of performance, by harnessing two Cortex-A15 chips clocked at 2GHz each, along with a GPU that can output resolutions of up to 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA). It's like big.LITTLE computing, except without the LITTLE.

Engadget, New Samsung chip has two of everything: two cores, 2GHz, 2560 x 1600 graphics

Sonos Controler for Android gets an update

Sonos System Software 3.6 has just been launched and it is accompanied by an updated Android app: Sonos Controller for Android supports Android tablets and smartphones. Many devices are supported, but Sonos has mentioned the following hardware: the Kindle Fire, HTC Flyer, Motorola Xoom, Samsung Galaxy Tab and Sony Tablet S. Besides that, Sonos now works with Slacker Radio – at least in the USA and Canada. If you don't know Slacker, it is a popular (and free) Internet radio service.

Ubergizmo, Sonos Controler for Android gets an update

Hack your monitor and 3D glasses for the ultimate privacy, fap to white screen!

You've always wanted a bit more privacy with your monitor (porn jokes imminent) and if you're willing to tear apart a spare LCD monitor and a pair of 3D theatre glasses, you'll get it. In lieu of a thicker tinfoil hat, Instructables' dimovi suggests removing the LCD's frame, cutting out its polarized film with a utility knife before removing the screen's film adhesive with a combination of cleaner and paint thinner and reassembling the monitor. Once complete, grab the glasses, cut out the lenses and combine them with the plastic film removed from the monitor before inserting them back into their frames.

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Sony's latest Xperia update brings WebGL support to 2011 smartphone lineup (video)

Why Sony chose to sit on this one, we have no idea, but the company just revealed that its software update for the 2011 lineup of Xperia phones - which was released last month - also adds browser support for WebGL. This means that if you're holding an Xperia Arc, Mini, Neo, Play, Ray. or any other of its most recent handsets, then there's a good chance you're wielding one of the first Android phones to support this modern graphics platform. Designed to bring advanced visuals and gaming to the web, the API holds roots in JavaScript and has been used to develop everything from Angry Birds to far-out music videos.

Engadget, Sony's latest Xperia update brings WebGL support to 2011 smartphone lineup (video)

Vuzix Tac-Eye LT offers a clip on HUD for rugged, wannabe cyborgs

Does a pair of screens placed over your eyes seem like overkill. Well, AR enthusiasts, Vuzix has heard your calls and has introduced the Tac-Eye LT - a transparent monocular AMOLED display that only puts info in front of one of your peepers. Unlike some of the company's other head-mounted displays, the Tac-Eye isn't aimed at personal entertainment. Instead, Vuzix envisions it being used as a HUD in rugged environments, offering alerts, data and video feeds. The unit comes mounted on a pair of Oakley specs (of course) but it can easily be clipped to a pair of standard safety glasses.

Engadget, Vuzix Tac-Eye LT offers a clip on HUD for rugged, wannabe cyborgs

Microsoft Brings Windows Phone 7 to Android Users

We know the thought of switching mobile operating systems from Android has never crossed the mind of our dear readers, but if you are a bit curious about Windows Phone 7 and too lazy to head to a local smartphone retailer to check it out for yourself you can get the experience on your device now. Simply point your Android browser (or iPhone browser, for that matter) to Microsoft’s demo site and a mock version of WP7 will load, complete with swipe input and navigation via the trademark tile layout.

Android Phone, Microsoft Brings Windows Phone 7 to Android Users

Nomad Compose Dual Tip Paint Brush Stylus Review

A normal stylus with a hard tip works fine for writing and sketching, but when you want to “paint” on your tablet, a stylus with a brush tip can be a much better choice. There aren't many styli on the market that fit this criteria and I've only had the opportunity to review one other before today. The Nomad Compose Dual Tip Stylus is unique because it has interchangeable tips to give you the perfect paint brush feel. Note: Images in this review can be clicked for a larger view.

The Compose stylus is sold in two versions. Long tip and Short tip.




The Gadgeteer, Nomad Compose Dual Tip Paint Brush Stylus Review

Spotify to allow 3rd party app access?

Spotify has got a press conference coming up tomorrow, and besides the clue about the company heading in a “new direction”, we don't really know what it's going to be about. However the folks over at All Things D believe that the music streaming service is likely to announce “The ability to let third-party developers tap into Spotify's music library and make it available to their own users - as long as those users are already paying Spotify for a premium account.”. Spotify has been reported to have spent most of fall discussing the aforementioned plans so it's likely to be the topic of discussion at tomorrow's event.

Ubergizmo, Spotify to allow 3rd party app access?

Motorola outs XT928 - 720p screen,13 MP for China Telecom

Motorola has released the XT928 Android smartphone with a 4.5x1280 x 720 display, 13 MP snapper on the back with 1080p video recording, dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and more, exclusively to China Telecom, meaning it will run on a CDMA network. The phone will be available this December. Just a few days ago Motorola announced the MT917 droid with closely matching specs for China Mobile, also airing this December. It too has a 4.5-incher of 720p resolution, 13 MP camera capable of FullHD video recording, dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and more.




GSM Arena, Motorola outs XT928 - 720p screen,13 MP for China Telecom

Twine – Strings the real world to the internet

The Twine is created by Supermechanical , a pair of graduates from  MIT Media Lab, and is currently seeking ( well, they've actually already exceeded ) funding on Kickstarter. The Twine is a durable 2.5″ square that provides in-built wifi connectivity, internal on-board temperature and accelerometer, as well as an external expansion jack for other sensors ( such as moisture ).  Power is supplied either by an on-board mini USB or two AAA batteries.

The Gadgeteer, Twine â€" Strings the real world to the internet

Lenovo's LePhone S2 joins the Beijing party, boasts a 1.4GHz chip in a much lighter body

Just to wrap up today's product launch extravaganza in Beijing, Lenovo also threw in its new LePhone S2 dedicated to the phone category in China (while insisting the 5-inch LePad S2005 is more of a tablet, but we'll let you guys do the debate). This 3.8-inch WCDMA phone is no match for many of the big players out there with its single-core 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chip, but other than that it should be pretty sufficient for the average user.

Engadget, Lenovo's LePhone S2 joins the Beijing party, boasts a 1.4GHz chip in a much lighter body

Andy Briscoe appointed Non-Executive Chairman at IT-Freedom

Industry veteran returns to general insurance industry with claims management software specialistLONDON, Tuesday 29th November, 2011 - IT-Freedom (www.it-freedom.com), the leading provider of specialist software solutions for the general insurance industry, today announced that Andy Briscoe, former Managing Director at AA Insurance Services, has joined the management team as Non-Executive Chairman.

Press Release Distribution, Andy Briscoe appointed Non-Executive Chairman at IT-Freedom

US Bound Samsung Galaxy Note Caught On Camera?

I know a lot of you have been lusting after the 5.3-inch Samsung Galaxy Note ever since it was released last month in Europe. We’ve known for quite sometime now that a North American release would follow but the rumor mill has been rather quite with nary a peep or leak — until now. The above image comes to us courtesy from inside some type of Samsung testing office and shows the Galaxy Note with a noticeable lack of the “homescreen button” (some call it the iHome button) from the international version of the phoneblet.

Android Phone, US Bound Samsung Galaxy Note Caught On Camera?

AT&T may divest 40% of T-Mobile USA assets in last bid to win merger approval

. AT&T may propose to divest as much as 40% of T-Mobile USA's assets in an effort to win approval from the Department of Justice in an upcoming lawsuit against the government agency. The DOJ sued to block the merger on August 31st, when it said “AT&T's elimination of T-Mobile as an independent, low-priced rival would remove a significant competitive force from the market.” AT&T is planning to divest a lower percentage of spectrum and a higher share of T-Mobile USA's customers, Bloomberg said Monday. The divestiture may not be enough to add balance to the market, however.

Boy Genius Report, AT&T may divest 40% of T-Mobile USA assets in last bid to win merger approval

Star Syringe K1 Auto Disposable syringe saves lives

According to the World Health Organization - every year approximately 1.3 million people die worldwide due to diseases contracted through the reuse of syringes. It's about time somebody did something and that's where the Star Syringe K1 Auto Disposable syringe comes in. No, the syringe doesn't throw itself away when it's empty, but it becomes as good as useless after one use. The K1 Auto Disposable syringe uses a small ring that is etched onto the inside of the syringe barrel that allows a specially adapted plunger to move past the ring when it's delivering the injection but cannot be drawn back over it.

Ubergizmo, Star Syringe K1 Auto Disposable syringe saves lives

Glowball Shows Up In The Tegra Zone As The First Nvidia Tegra 3 App

You may remember the “Glowball” demo you were drooling over the first time Nvidia showed off the graphics capabilities of their upcoming Tegra 3 processors. Well, the game has popped up in the Tegra Zone app and apparently it will be available for download sometime in December — most likely along side the ASUS Transformer Prime. Features include:.



Android Phone, Glowball Shows Up In The Tegra Zone As The First Nvidia Tegra 3 App

Samsung Galaxy Sleek name trademarked

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has yet to make its way to retail outlets here but it looks like Samsung is already working on yet another Galaxy device. The company has been reported to have recently filed a trademark application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office for the name “Samsung Galaxy Sleek” with the goods and services covered: telephones, smartphones, mobile phones and tablet computers. Other than that we haven't got any additional details about the device, but judging by Samsung's previous use of the Galaxy name, it's safe to say it's going to be an Android-running smartphone or tablet.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Galaxy Sleek name trademarked

Rumor: Verizon's Galaxy Nexus Going Up For Presale Tomorrow, Releasing on Previously Rumored Dec. 8th

There have been a LOT of rumors regarding the Galaxy Nexus and its launch date on Verizon. Dates have come and gone and the rumor mongering has just gotten silly. One of the most recent is that the device is coming December 8th – enough credible sources have claimed this date for us to put some actual stock into it.

Android Phone, Rumor: Verizon's Galaxy Nexus Going Up For Presale Tomorrow, Releasing on Previously Rumored Dec. 8th

Newegg's Transformer Prime Presale Listing Points Toward December 8th

December 8th and 9th will potentially be huge days in the Android world. Not only might we see the Motorola Droid 4 and the Galaxy Nexus we might also be getting the Transformer Prime on that same day. Newegg’s presale listing for the Android 3.2 tablet shows a December 8th release date for the device. It’s far from official at this point (things are forever changing) but it’s good to see that ASUS is aiming for a launch before Christmas. Head to Newegg to preorder one for $500 if you are interested.

Android Phone, Newegg's Transformer Prime Presale Listing Points Toward December 8th

Tom Bihn's New Travel Tray, Travel Money Belt & Citizen Canine

Those travel-savvy folks at Tom Bihn are at it again, having not long ago introduced their new Cadet minimalist laptop bag and now three more new travel items.  The Travel Tray is a container to keep track of your loose pocket-sized items during your journey.  It collapses flat and closes with a drawstring.  One size, four different colors, $22 each.  The Travel Money Belt is made of nylon webbing with plastic buckle and can hold some cash, IDs or other small items in a concealed inside compartment accessible via plastic zipper opening on the belt's inside.  Black only, five different sizes, $20 each.

The Gadgeteer, Tom Bihn's New Travel Tray, Travel Money Belt & Citizen Canine

HTC issues a statement on the IPCom potential ban in Germany

HTC issued an official statement, regarding the IPCom potential ban of the sales of their 3G products in Germany. On Friday the Taiwanese company withdrew its appeal against the court decision of 2009 to grant an injunction against the HTC 3G devices. Back then, speculation were that this will give IPCom the chance to ban the sales of all HTC 3G devices in Germany.

GSM Arena, HTC issues a statement on the IPCom potential ban in Germany

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus shows up at Best Buy, priced at $299

Expected to become available at Verizon sometime next month (possibly on December 8), the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has yet to appear on the carrier's official website. But that didn't stop Best Buy to put the handset on its own website, alongside a price tag: $299.99 on contract. Best Buy mentions (here) that the price is "effective Sunday, Nov. 27th – Saturday, Dec. 31st”. For now, the retailer only lets customers to add the Galaxy Nexus to their shopping list, but that doesn't mean much. You can't order, and neither per-order it.

The no contract price of the Galaxy Nexus listed at Best Buy is $799.

Unwired View, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus shows up at Best Buy, priced at $299

Switched On: HTC goes back to the future

Each week Ross Rubin contributes Switched On, a column about consumer technology. Motorola's Droid RAZR takes enough pages out of the classic textbook of smartphone differentiation to assemble its own chapter. It sets a new standard for thinness in LTE devices, uses leading-edge display technology, resists flexing, glass breakage and water damage, has a striking design and thoughtfully selected materials, stretches battery life, matches with a bevy of optimized accessories, and enables remote file and media access via Motocast software .



Engadget, Switched On: HTC goes back to the future

Verizon Motorola Droid Razr coming in white soon?

Launched a few weeks ago as one of Verizon's best smartphones of the year, the Motorola Droid Razr might get a new color version soon. According to the screenshot seen below (which reportedly comes from Verizon's device management system), a white Droid Razr should be released sometime soon. Most likely, the white Razr will cost as much as the black version ($299 on contract).


Unwired View, Verizon Motorola Droid Razr coming in white soon?

NASA's Curiosity rover is on its way to Mars (video)

It's been described by the scientist in charge as "the most complex mission that has ever been undertaken to the surface of another planet," and NASA's Mars Science Laboratory spacecraft is now well on its way to Mars. An Atlas V rocket carrying the Curiosity rover launched from Cape Canaveral this morning, and a successful separation of the craft occurred in space shortly thereafter, kicking off a journey to Mars that's expected to end with a rocket-powered descent to the planet in August of next year.

Engadget, NASA's Curiosity rover is on its way to Mars (video)

CompuLab Fit-PC3 comes in many flavors of AMD, starting at $328

The march of the mini PCs continues, this time with a pumped-up little number from CompuLab. We've already reported on the Fit-PC3, which forgoes the Atom and Tegra 2 of previous models in favor of AMD's APUs, but it's only now that full pricing has been divulged. You're looking at $328 for the cheapest barebones nettop, which includes the fan-less case, motherboard and a 1GHz single-core processor with integrated Radeon HD 6290 graphics. Sure, some rivals might be cheaper, but the Fit-PC3 has above-average connectivity, including USB 3.0 and eSATA ports, HDMI, DisplayPort and digital audio out, as well as gigabit Ethernet and mini-serial.

Engadget, CompuLab Fit-PC3 comes in many flavors of AMD, starting at $328

Google Chrome Receives Gamepad Support

Google has unveiled the the Chrome browser will receive gamepad support early next year. The company will also add support for webcams, microphones and voice chat application WebRTC for this internet browser. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Google Chrome Receives Gamepad Support

New Skype enables Facebook-to-Facebook video calling

Facebook, it seems, has become the official spokesperson of the internet, or the symbol of the World Wide Web (at least for Americans, anyway). In the daily newspaper, the logo is seen printed with almost every ad. On television, they're spotted on TV commercials along with a link to the advertiser's Facebook page. A good number of websites require a Facebook login, and even chat clients like the recently upgraded AIM (which has thoroughly pissed off recent and long-time users) offers Facebook chat connectivity.
Skype is just as guilty.

2DayBlog.com, New Skype enables Facebook-to-Facebook video calling

Stoweblank TinyMix Review

I may have one of the more original stocking stuffers for that gadget/audio freak. It's the Stoweblank TinyMix, a - well,  I'm not sure exactly what you call it. It's not an amp or a sound processor. What it does, is allow you to connect up to four devices to one set of powered speakers. Theoretically, you can plug your MP3 player, laptop, iPhone, or whatever into the TinyMix, all at the same time. Using the TinyMix, you now won't have to unplug this to plug in that.



The Gadgeteer, Stoweblank TinyMix Review

Sony Tablet P now available in the UK

We've written quite a bit about the Sony Tablet P over the past few months, and while it was released in Japan last month, it looks like the device is now on sale in the UK. The unique dual-screen Android tablet will be available for £499.99 ($771) though we're pretty sure it'll be cheaper when it reaches our shores, especially with the inclusion of a 2-year contract.

Ubergizmo, Sony Tablet P now available in the UK

3D solar structures from MIT that can work just as well in cloudy weather

A team over at MIT have recently found a way to make solar panels work just as efficiently in cloudy weather as they do during cloudy weather. Instead of just using flat panels that only obtain the most energy when the sun is directly above them, the team has come up with 3D solar structures that are capable of collecting sunlight from all around them (i.e. ambient light) instead of from just one direction;which means in less than ideal conditions, the structures can collect almost as much light as they do on a sunny day.

Ubergizmo, 3D solar structures from MIT that can work just as well in cloudy weather