The battle isn't over for Kim Dotcom

. Megauload's found scored a victory recently when the raid against his mansion was determined to be illegal, but suspected Internet piracy kingpin Kim Dotcom still faces an uphill battle. While the case against him has weakened, Dotcom is stilling fighting an extradition motion that could see him moved from New Zealand to the United States to face trial.

Boy Genius Report , The battle isn't over for Kim Dotcom, The battle isn't over for Kim Dotcom

Gigabyte Aivia Xenon does not look like a mouse at all

When you first lay your eyes on the Gigabyte Aivia Xenon, chances are, you would think that this might be some sort of weird looking remote control. Well, sad to break the news to you, but this is actually a mouse. Yes sir, the Gigabyte Aivia Xenon is the first dual mode touchpad mouse in the world from the company, where it boasts of Gigabyte Free Scrolling technology in addition to intuitional multi-touch gestures, a working distance of 10 meters and will come bundled with an exclusive Aivia Painter software.

Ubergizmo , Gigabyte Aivia Xenon does not look like a mouse at all, Gigabyte Aivia Xenon does not look like a mouse at all

Flickr brings in Nokia map data for precise geotagged photos, Instagram shots just got eerily accurate

Open Street Map has been helping Flickr display geotagged shots for some time. That crowdsourced map data has led to more than a few photos being located in a gray blob, however, which is why Yahoo just struck a deal to put Nokia maps into as many nooks and crevices of the world as possible. The addition will make sure that Instagram photo tour of Africa is often accurate down to the street corner, not to mention give a slightly Finland-tinged look to the maps themselves. Open Street Map isn't going away, but it's now being used only for those areas where regular coverage is spotty or non-existent.

Engadget , Flickr brings in Nokia map data for precise geotagged photos, Instagram shots just got eerily accurate, Flickr brings in Nokia map data for precise geotagged photos, Instagram shots just got eerily accurate

New system lets you type with your brain using MRIs

This isn't mind reading, per say. Instead Bettina Sorger, Joel Reithler, Brigitte Dahmen and Rainer Goebel at Universiteit Maastricht have figured out a way to monitor the flow of blood in the brain and associate the images captured using an MRI with the letters of the alphabet. The whole system takes about an hour to learn and configure for each individual. Trials focused on healthy individuals, but clearly its the paralyzed and people suffering from diseases like ALS that have the most to gain. Sorger hopes to enable "locked-in" patients to finally be able to communicate with the outside world by thinking out letter at a time.

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Government-backed movie streaming service coming to China in Q4, bringing Paramount titles along

Government-helmed China Movie Channel's site M1905 announced this week that it's joining forces with Jiaflix - a consortium comprised of Hollywood-types like former Columbia exec Sid Ganis - to launch a movie streaming service in China. The still unnamed offering is set to stream both Chinese and international films, including a deal struck with Paramount that will bring the studio's back catalog and future releases to the service. The fruits of the partnership are set to launch in the fourth quarter of this year, bringing streaming to a number of platforms, including smartphone and tablets.

Engadget , Government-backed movie streaming service coming to China in Q4, bringing Paramount titles along, Government-backed movie streaming service coming to China in Q4, bringing Paramount titles along

Get your discount tickets for Venture Shift here!

Venture Shift, a gathering of top VCs and angels exploring what is happening in the seed to later stages and hosted by Vator and Bullpen Capital is taking place in San Francisco on July 19th and you are invited. It's a forum to talk about the startup-formation process, “exit” dynamics, and the strategies that create the “best” companies. Last year, the event sold out with more than 400 attendees. Register now with the discount code "UBERGIZMO" to get 15% off your ticket.

This year has brought many changes to the venture industry.

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Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone from today, Sir Richard does his best Fonz impression

Virgin Mobile is offering the iPhone to its prepaid customers as of today. The Sprint-owned subsidiary is using the event to kickstart a new retail strategy that will see the company open branded retail stores in Chicago - with a nationwide rollout dependent upon its success. Since all carriers have to make a minimum commitment to Apple in order to receive the handset, it's interesting to see that Virgin's allocation forms part of Sprint's $15.5 billion gamble on the handset that's still yet to pay off.

Engadget , Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone from today, Sir Richard does his best Fonz impression, Virgin Mobile to carry iPhone from today, Sir Richard does his best Fonz impression

Lack of knowledge is putting virtual environments at risk

Kaspersky Lab issues call to the industry to ensure security for virtualization is top of the business agendaAbingdon, 29 June 2012 - UK businesses are displaying a worrying lack of understanding when it comes to securing their virtual environments, according to a study by internet security specialists Kaspersky Lab. The study, conducted globally among businesses with 100 or more IT workstations, found that a shocking one third of companies surveyed admitted that they only invest in security for physical environments, leaving their virtual platforms dangerously vulnerable to attack[1].

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NewVoiceMedia gets personal with customer experience patent

New intelligent routing patent gives customers the answers they need through personalised messaging systemThe customer experience is about to change for the better and this time it’s personalised, following NewVoiceMedia’s latest patent award. The new technology enables organisations to deliver personal recorded messages to customers the moment they phone the business, based on the customer’s previous engagement with the business.

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Canon EOS 7D 2.0.X firmware update scheduled for August, brings plenty of free fixins

It's hard to believe, but the last the last time we covered a major firmware update for Canon's 7D DLSR the iPhone 4 was still fresh in our minds. Now, nearly two years later, Canon is offering up a bevy of new features for the camera with its soon to be released — and free — 2.0.X update. To start, folks who shoot RAW will be pleased to know that they can shoot up to 25 continuous frames (17 in RAW + JPEG) in burst mode — that's up from just 15 previously. You'll also be able to edit images captured in the format straight from the camera, as well as set a maximum limit of 6400 (up from 3200) for its Auto ISO mode.

2DayBlog.com , Canon EOS 7D 2.0.X firmware update scheduled for August, brings plenty of free fixins, Canon EOS 7D 2.0.X firmware update scheduled for August, brings plenty of free fixins

rostrvm DeskTop - makes complicated processes simple

Contact centre software developer and systems integrator, Rostrvm Solutions, has launched rostrvm DeskTop, which builds upon elements from its successful application for the call centre, rostrvm CallGuide*. Both products make complex IT systems easy to navigate and save time because they bring everything together in one place.This is good news because one of the biggest problems encountered by organisations is trying to work efficiently with a myriad of legacy IT and existing processes.

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FCC smacks Comcast for hiding standalone broadband option

. Cable companies just love to sell bundled services for one important reason - it makes them buckets of money - but Comcast last year made an agreement with the Federal Communications Commission that it would actively promote an affordable standalone broadband option to customers as one condition of being allowed to purchase NBC Universal. Per GigaOm, it seems that Comcast didn't live up to its end of the bargain because the FCC has slapped the company with an $800,000 fine for allegedly making it difficult for consumers to find its cheap standalone broadband plan.

Boy Genius Report , FCC smacks Comcast for hiding standalone broadband option, FCC smacks Comcast for hiding standalone broadband option

Windows Phone 8 apps will be available in 180 countries during launch

At Microsoft's TechEd Europe event this week, Todd Brix, Senior Director for Windows Marketplace, highlighted the new Windows Phone 8 Marketplace as well as the list of new markets and moneymaking opportunities for the mobile platform. The director said that consumers will be able to browse and download apps in more than 180 countries during the launch – nearly three times the 63 markets served today. He added that developers can also submit their apps to the markets through App Hub.

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Nokia CEO rues recent company decisions, says report

It appears that Research In Motion isn't alone in the struggle. Earlier this month, Nokia released a press release citing that it will ax 10,000 jobs on a global scale by the end of 2013. According to Asymco analyst and founder Horace Dediu, Nokia CEO Stephen Elop has a few regrets about some of the company's recent decisions.

Ubergizmo , Nokia CEO rues recent company decisions, says report, Nokia CEO rues recent company decisions, says report

Qualcomm restructures itself for summer, R&D division becomes wholly owned subsidiary

You know all those lawsuits swirling about in the tech industry. Yeah. Qualcomm is looking to avoid some of the weighty implications of courtroom battles with an air gap strategy that will restructure its R&D division into a new, wholly owned subsidiary known as Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI). While the parent company will retain the company's existing patent portfolio, QTI will be responsible for product development and the existing semiconductor business. Interestingly enough, it's also said that the subsidiary will ramp up its use of open source software, and it'll strive to avoid the patents of parent company, Qualcomm.

Engadget , Qualcomm restructures itself for summer, R&D division becomes wholly owned subsidiary, Qualcomm restructures itself for summer, R&D division becomes wholly owned subsidiary

JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION Camcorder

JVC has proudly introduced its latest rugged HD camcorder in the form of the GC-XA1 ADIXXION. Weighing at just 0.28lbs, the camcorder is waterproof (5 meter underwater for 30 minutes), shockproof (6.5 feet) and freeze-proof. The JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION camcorder supports Full HD 1920×1080x30p and 1280×720x60p recording capabilities. Additional specs include a 1.5-inch LCD display, an HDMI port, an integrated Wi-Fi connectivity and an image stabilizer. The JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION camcorder retails for $349.95.

TechFresh , JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION Camcorder, JVC GC-XA1 ADIXXION Camcorder

LG VS950 to be Verizon's Optimus Vu

The Optimus Vu is LG's most interesting Android smartphone of 2012, and it looks like it's making its way to the US. There's an LG VS950 that's been approved by the FCC yesterday, and its diagram looks exactly like the one of the Optimus Vu. Moreover, the VS950 features Verizon-friendly LTE, and its model number clearly suggests it's headed to the largest US carrier.
Also, the Bluetooth SIG says the device is made for North America. So this must be Verizon's own Optimus Vu.

Unfortunately, we know nothing about when Verizon is planning to announce the VS950.

Unwired View , LG VS950 to be Verizon's Optimus Vu, LG VS950 to be Verizon's Optimus Vu

Orange France begins nationwide NFC SIM rollout in the name of 'Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité'

NFC's potential uses are numerous - contactless mobile payments, automated actions and content sharing to name a few - but aside from its scattered inclusion in a limited number of handsets in the US and overseas, we've yet to see it truly take off. Cue Orange France. The wireless carrier's taking a non-traditional route to spur adoption by sidestepping manufacturers and bringing the near field communication tech to all 27 million of its subscribers directly. To do this, the operator's implementing Gemalto's UpTeq SIM, a secure NFC solution the company claims is on par with existing chip-based implementations.

Engadget , Orange France begins nationwide NFC SIM rollout in the name of 'Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité', Orange France begins nationwide NFC SIM rollout in the name of 'Liberté, Egalité, Fraternité'

Google Glass Publicly Demonstrated

Apart from the Nexus 7, two other devices highlight today's Google's I/O conference, one of which is the enhanced eyewear we have heard about since February. Google Glass does not really aid your blurry vision, but acts as a heads-up display. It comes with a trackpad that serves as a navigation tool and a video camera that broadcasts everything the wearer sees in real time.

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Dolphin unveils Garage, API access for add-ons and web apps

The Dolphin browser has earned quite a following, by offering a healthy mix of speed and features. Now the company is opening up its offerings to further expansion though an open API service called Garage. The new portal opens up 150 APIs to third party developers who might want to build upon Dolphin's solid browser base, or integrate their web apps. As part of the launch of the Garage, four new add-ons have been added to the Dolphin repository. Dropbox, Evernote, Pocket and Wikipedia all now tie directly in to the browser's UI, exposing all the important features of those services.

Engadget , Dolphin unveils Garage, API access for add-ons and web apps, Dolphin unveils Garage, API access for add-ons and web apps

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 could be launched in September

Earlier this month, we heard that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (which, of course, is far from being officially confirmed) was scheduled to be released in October this year. Now, GSM Arena is reporting that, according to an unnamed "insider", the next-generation Note could be launched a bit earlier, namely in September.

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Lenovo LePhone K860 comes with quad-core Samsung Exynos processor, Android 4.0 ICS

At the moment, the only officially-announced smartphones to use a quad-core Samsung Exynos processor are the Galaxy S III (not all versions), and the Meizu MX 4-core. But there's a third one that should be announced soon: the Lenovo LePhone K860. Spotted in China, the K860 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and, as you may have already guessed, is a high-end handset. Apart from the powerful quad-core CPU (clocked at 1.4GHz), it features a 5 inch HD (1280 x 720) display, 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 2MP front-facing camera, 1GB of RAM, and 4GB of ROM.


Unwired View , Lenovo LePhone K860 comes with quad-core Samsung Exynos processor, Android 4.0 ICS, Lenovo LePhone K860 comes with quad-core Samsung Exynos processor, Android 4.0 ICS

TomTom opens up MapShare to all 60 million of its GPS units (video)

TomTom has seen the inexorable rise of smartphone navigation and decided that it needs a cheaper way of updating its head units. Its cunning solution has been to open its MapShare community to all 60 million TomToms in the wild - which was previously limited just to smartphone apps and select devices. MapShare works by allowing users to update their, erm, maps, when they spot a change has been made, which is then uploaded when they get home. It'll now be aggregated and pushed out as a free daily download.

Engadget , TomTom opens up MapShare to all 60 million of its GPS units (video), TomTom opens up MapShare to all 60 million of its GPS units (video)

Confirmit supports growing STV ScotPulse Panel – Scotland’s dedicated online research panel

Platform provides sophisticated survey and panel management capabilities to maximise insight for marketersLondon, UK and Oslo, Norway and New York, NY: 28 June, 2012: Confirmit, the leading global software provider for Customer Experience, Employee Engagement and Market Research, is pleased to announce that Scotland’s leading commercial broadcaster STV is using Confirmit Horizons as the core platform for its expanding online research panel ScotPulse.  Launched in early 2011 to gather insight about a wide range of topics affecting the people of Scotland, from TV shows to politics, the ScotPulse panel is unique to Scotland.

Press Release Distribution , Confirmit supports growing STV ScotPulse Panel – Scotland’s dedicated online research panel, Confirmit supports growing STV ScotPulse Panel – Scotland’s dedicated online research panel

Regenerative medicine pioneer continues changing lives with first successful laryngotracheal implants

Dr. Paolo Macchiarini is no stranger to world firsts, and less than a year after performing a synthetic windpipe transplant, the Karolinska Institute Professor has coordinated no less than two successful transplants of synthetic sections of larynx. Amazingly, both patients were able to breathe and talk normally straight after surgery, the basic functions we take for granted that they either struggled with or were simply unable to do before.

Engadget , Regenerative medicine pioneer continues changing lives with first successful laryngotracheal implants, Regenerative medicine pioneer continues changing lives with first successful laryngotracheal implants

Google's Project Glass gets some more details

Google's Project Glass has been one of the most anticipated and hyped projects to come out of Google in quite some time. After a rather epic demo the company finally gave us a slightly deeper look at the wearable computer of our (supposed) future. Inside is the usual set of components you'd expect inside any mobile phone. There's a "powerful" CPU and "lots" of RAM (though, there was no mention of specifics) alongside an accelerometer, gyroscope and wireless radios for pulling in data. There's a mic for voice commands, a speaker and a camera, which can also be controlled by the touchpad that lines the side of the wearable device.






Engadget , Google's Project Glass gets some more details, Google's Project Glass gets some more details

Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 updated to Windows Phone 7.5, finally get to Tango

We'd heard that the Lumia 800 and 710 were to get Windows Phone 7.5 sometime soon, but the time has officially arrived for these two to Tango. Today Nokia announced that the fresh code has already started rolling out, bringing hotspot and flip-to-silence functionality to the handsets. Plus, once you've updated via your Zune desktop software, access to the nifty Camera Extras software - already promised to Lumia 900 owners - is but a download away. As a refresher, those Extras allow Lumias to take Scalado-powered Smart Group Shots, provide a better burst mode for action pics, plus add a self-timer and panorama mode as well.

Engadget , Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 updated to Windows Phone 7.5, finally get to Tango, Nokia Lumia 800 and 710 updated to Windows Phone 7.5, finally get to Tango

USB Visible Light EL Cables Review

My latest gadget goal is to lighten my gear bag load by half the weight and half the junk. One way to do that is to reduce the number of cables that I carry to just the bare essentials. I am not sure how they managed to breed, but looking in my gear bag pouches, I found several micro USB, mini USB, Apple, and USB to USB extension cables. So I've been looking at shorter cables, dual cables and multi-tip cables like the Visible Green Data/Charge Cable for Apple and USB Visible Light Multi-Charge Short Cable that Brando recently sent me.






The Gadgeteer , USB Visible Light EL Cables Review, USB Visible Light EL Cables Review

Nokia's 808 PureView will not be sold by major UK carriers, time to save up some pounds

If you Brits were looking forward to utilizing the 808 PureView's 41-megapixel sensor while sipping Pimm's this summer, well, be prepared to pay a hefty price. We've heard from O2, Three and Everything Everywhere (the parent company of Orange UK and T-Mobile UK) that they will not be selling said Nokia device in the UK, and Virgin Media told us it isn't in the pipeline "just yet." Our friends over at Wired UK have also heard the same bad news from Vodafone and O2, with a source close to the latter laying the blame on Nokia's "outdated" Symbian Belle system. Ouch.

Engadget , Nokia's 808 PureView will not be sold by major UK carriers, time to save up some pounds, Nokia's 808 PureView will not be sold by major UK carriers, time to save up some pounds

Google Maps offline for Android is available today in version 6.9, also Compass Mode for Street View

Google showed off offline Google Maps at its event earlier this month, and now during I/O it's ready to turn the feature on. We've got a couple of video trailers for offline Google Maps here (embedded after the break), users with Android 2.2 devices and above should keep an eye on Google Play for the new version of the app. Also new in this version is the Compass Mode for Street View shown off today, that lets you look around places as though you were there based on your device's gyroscope and even go inside.

Engadget , Google Maps offline for Android is available today in version 6.9, also Compass Mode for Street View, Google Maps offline for Android is available today in version 6.9, also Compass Mode for Street View

Polaroid Z2300 digital camera now up for pre-order, prints your photos in under a minute

Prior to the age of digital cameras, there was the Polaroid. A camera that was by no means portable, but it had the novelty and the convenience of being able to print photos out on the spot as opposed to having to take it to be developed. Perhaps looking to remain relevant in today's day and age of digital cameras, Polaroid has revealed the Z2300 digital camera. Shaped and designed to look like today's digital cameras, the Z2300 still retains the signature feature of its predecessors, which is its ability to print photos on the fly.

Ubergizmo , Polaroid Z2300 digital camera now up for pre-order, prints your photos in under a minute, Polaroid Z2300 digital camera now up for pre-order, prints your photos in under a minute

NY Mayor suggests shaming bad drivers, posting pictures and names

Run a New York City red light holding a Super Big Gulp in one hand, and you could find yourself really hosed. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who recently and notably suggested banning the sale of super-sized soft drinks in the city, proposed posting pictures and names of drivers who run red lights and commit other traffic violations in the largest U.S. city, New York-based online publication Capital reported.

Autoblog , NY Mayor suggests shaming bad drivers, posting pictures and names, NY Mayor suggests shaming bad drivers, posting pictures and names

New child-friendly Vinci Tab II 'M' is smaller, lighter, cheaper

If your Vinci II tablet was working out your children's arms, more than their minds, then fear not. The makers have just announced the arrival of a new, lighter "M" model. The 5-inch kiddie slate is compatible with the Vinci Curriculum and Kids library apps, and keeps the option for Parent Mode for when Dad wants to check the football scores via the Android-based OS. Designed for users kids on the go, the tablets can also be networked for some little-LAN action.

Engadget , New child-friendly Vinci Tab II 'M' is smaller, lighter, cheaper, New child-friendly Vinci Tab II 'M' is smaller, lighter, cheaper

Cub trapped in garage rescued by mama bear

Your garage should be a sacred place, somewhere that your precious car can hide away from the outside world and its ever-looming threats of bird poop, road salt and bears. Yes, bears should generally not be allowed into your garage, but this homeowner from Lake Tahoe, California apparently didn't get the memo. The video above shows a bear cub, let's call him Baby Bear, playing gymnastics on the track of this homeowner's garage door. The bear's mother, let's call her Mama Bear, hears the cries of her child and uses her prodigious bear power to lift the garage door and coax Baby Bear back to the freedom of the wild.



Autoblog , Cub trapped in garage rescued by mama bear, Cub trapped in garage rescued by mama bear

FishPi sets course for the open sea, captained by a Raspberry Pi

Raspberry Pi's journey to reach owners has been a lengthy one, but Greg Holloway is preparing to send his board on a longer voyage - one across the Atlantic. Nestled inside a tupperware tub, the RaspberryPi is the brains of FishPi, an autonomous vessel guided by GPS and a compass that measures 20 inches from bow to stern. Currently in proof-of-concept form, the craft uses a 40 mm rotating propeller and draws juice from batteries powered by a 130 watt solar panel. Producing kits for students, enthusiasts and professionals is the goal of the project, but testing and development are still on the docket.

Engadget , FishPi sets course for the open sea, captained by a Raspberry Pi, FishPi sets course for the open sea, captained by a Raspberry Pi

RIM's going to be chopped into pieces, says Morgan Stanley

. Struggling handset makers such as RIM and Nokia just can't seem to catch a break. In RIM's case, the company's stock was downgraded to underweight - the equivalent of sell - by Morgan Stanley analysts on Monday.

Boy Genius Report , RIM's going to be chopped into pieces, says Morgan Stanley, RIM's going to be chopped into pieces, says Morgan Stanley

JuiceBuddy – World's Smallest iPhone Charger

While portable devices like iPhones are quite handy enough to bring along anywhere, charging them is usually another matter. Users have to bring along those bulky chargers with their cables and such just to make sure that they are handy when the devices need charging. It would therefore be a welcome if one has the JuiceBuddy handy. The JuiceBuddy may be considered as the world's smallest iPhone charger by virtue of its size. Its size is similar to a small keychain and comes with retractable prongs that plug into any ordinary outlet. Users need only to slip on the cap and connect the iPhone in order to charge it.

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2013 Ford F-150 Limited unveiled as range-topping luxury truck

The F-150 Limited is back – more powerful, more luxurious and more expensive than any other 2013 F-150. Ford Motor Co. is taking the wraps off the new Limited today in Dearborn. It will feature a unique look, a lush red interior and nearly every bell and whistle Ford can muster, surpassing the high-end Ford Platinum F-150.

"There's still a strong demand for luxury pickups and the Limited will help us meet that demand," said Ford spokesman Mike Levine.

Indeed, Ford says 30 percent of its pickup sales are the luxury trucks it offers such as the Lariat, Harley Davidson and King Ranch models.

Autoblog , 2013 Ford F-150 Limited unveiled as range-topping luxury truck, 2013 Ford F-150 Limited unveiled as range-topping luxury truck

Facebook kills off “Find Friends Nearby” feature?

Do you think that Facebook has a penchant to do things quietly on the side. After all, it was reported earlier that Facebook did introduce a “Find Friends Nearby” feature on the quiet, and not only that, there were whispers of discontent across the Internet when Facebook started to change the email address displayed without getting permission from the user. Well, for those who missed out on the “Find Friends Nearby” feature, chances are you would have missed out on it completely, as it is no longer available.

Ubergizmo , Facebook kills off “Find Friends Nearby” feature?, Facebook kills off “Find Friends Nearby” feature?

iFixit rips open new 15-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch Air

You've got to admire the ferocity with which iFixit tears into a new gadget. Sure, there might not be much new to look at inside the non-Retina-packing MacBook Pro or updated Air, but that didn't stop the site's dedicated hackers from ripping open the laptops and spreading their guts around a table. So, how does the standard Pro differ from its pixel-packed sibling. Well, in almost every way imaginable.
In fact, there's not a lot separating the mid 2012 Pro from the 2011 model.

2DayBlog.com , iFixit rips open new 15-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch Air, iFixit rips open new 15-inch MacBook Pro and 13-inch Air

Facebook lets you find your friends now

“I'm sorry, but I'm still at home, and my car's at the workshop so I will be sitting tonight's session out with you guys. Perhaps another time?” You might have heard of this excuse before, but there is this niggling thought at the back of your head, wondering whether your always connected once-best-mate is being totally honest with you, or just do not know how to tell you that he has a date tonight. Perhaps Facebook might reveal the truth, with the new “Find Friends Nearby” feature that is alive and kicking.

Ubergizmo , Facebook lets you find your friends now, Facebook lets you find your friends now

Nokia outs exclusive Camera Extras app for Lumia phones

Nokia has released a special app for its Lumia series of smartphones. Currently available on the Windows Phone Marketplace, the Camera Extras app will give users four new shooting modes for their devices. The new modes are Smart Group Shot, Action Shot, Self-timer and Panorama shot. The first one allows you to capture burst shots of a group of people and then automatically chooses the best one judging by face expressions, while the second allows you to capture fast-moving objects improving shooting speed. The other two are quite self-explanatory.

For now only users in China and the United States are bound to get the update.

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Portel Retromodern Aged Leather iPhone Wallet

 . Portel is an Etsy shop that offers some beautiful hand-aged leather accessories for iPhone or iPod touch.  Shown is the Retromodern iPhone Wallet.  There's room for cards and cash, plus a pocket for your iPhone.  The wallet snaps shut for security.  They also make an iPhone pocket to hold your phone and cards, a sleeve for just your phone, and a credit card wallet for just some cards and cash.  Available colors include the spring green shown in the photo, plus dark marine, light brown, and dark brown.  The iPhone wallet is $149, the phone pocket is $99, and all other products are $89 each. Related Posts:

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