Sierra Designs Mojo UFO Tent

For avid campers and outdoorsmen, going outdoors usually comes with bringing along some necessary equipment. They can get pretty bulky and burdensome when you add it up. It pays to have some of them lightened up a bit. The Sierra Designs new Mojo UFO Tent may be quite a help.
The Sierra Designs Mojo UFO Tent may be considered as a tent of the future. For one, this tent only weighs around less than 2 pounds. It makes use of special ultralight material known as cuben fiber, a highly durable fabric used mainly in sails, as an alternative to standard nylon and polyester.

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Asus Padfone will be launched in Australia on August 14

Asus has reportedly announced that it's getting ready to release its Padfone Android ICS hybrid device in Australia. According to PC World, the Padfone will cost $999.99, and customers should be able to find it through Harvey Norman retail stores starting August 14.

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PSA: Apple to shut down iWork.com beta today, iCloud patiently awaits you

In the months leading up to this very moment, we've seen Apple introduce a full set of new MacBook Airs and an extremely high-res Pro of its own - but today the company's taking a slightly different route, shutting down its doc-sharing iWork.com for good. Not all is lost, however, as this a natural move from the Cupertino outfit to make an expected transition to a more iCloud-heavy ecosystem - a place where you'll essentially be able to accomplish similar things.

Engadget , PSA: Apple to shut down iWork.com beta today, iCloud patiently awaits you, PSA: Apple to shut down iWork.com beta today, iCloud patiently awaits you

Diablo 3 fan site gives free money with each passing week

Whoever said that there is no free lunch in this world. Diablo 3 fan site Diablo3.org is currently performing charity in a digital manner – and I am referring to the site practically giving away free money each week. Users are sent the relevant information each week on the method to end up as a contest winner, and most of the time, it would require one to post relevant information concerning Diablo 3 so that other users who are not as creative as you will be able to get through the more difficult bits of the game, and you are also free to contribute further tips on the phenomenally popular dungeon crawler.

Ubergizmo , Diablo 3 fan site gives free money with each passing week, Diablo 3 fan site gives free money with each passing week

Modern Warfare 3 DLC official details revealed

Yesterday, we took a gander at Modern Warfare 3′s DLC Map images, and today, here we are with the official nitty gritty on the Modern Warfare 3 DLC that will arrive next month. Sledgehammer Games' Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Michael Condrey has shed more light on ‘Light ‘Em Up' and ‘Special Delivery' Spec Ops missions.

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Sprint starts rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to HTC EVO 3D

It's official: we can finally add Sprint's three-dimensional EVO to that endeavoring list of slabs running Ice Cream Sandwich. According to multiple tipsters, and promptly confirmed by The Now Network's legitimate support page, Google's ICS assortment is now being delivered OTA - a wee bit earlier than expected, no less - to the now-discontinued HTC EVO 3D. As we could imagine, the tasty software update brings previously known features to the 4.3-inch device, including folders, improved browser, resizable widgets and the crowd-pleasing Face Unlock method.

Engadget , Sprint starts rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to HTC EVO 3D, Sprint starts rolling out Ice Cream Sandwich update to HTC EVO 3D

OUYA partners with Square Enix, names Final Fantasy III as launch title

We've been saying for a while now that a large deal of the success of Kickstarter blockbuster OUYA will hinge on the console's game selection. News just got a fair bit brighter on that front - particularly for RPG fans. The company announced via its Kickstarter page (as per usual) that it has partnered with Square Enix. The first fruits of that burgeoning relationship will be Final Fantasy III, making the game a launch title for the console.

Engadget , OUYA partners with Square Enix, names Final Fantasy III as launch title, OUYA partners with Square Enix, names Final Fantasy III as launch title

Pantech Marauder QWERTY slider gets official for Verizon, runs $50 after rebate

We just saw some evidence a few days ago a new QWERTY slider from Pantech would soon be hitting Verizon, and it turns out that was indeed the case. The carrier has now officially announced the Pantech Marauder, an LTE-equipped device that will set you back just $50 after a $50 mail-in rebate (on a two-year contract) when it becomes available on August 2nd. Not surprisingly, that won't exactly buy you the highest-end phone around - you'll get a 3.8-inch WVGA screen, a 5-megapixel camera, an unspecified 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, mobile hotspot functionality, and Android 4.0.

Engadget , Pantech Marauder QWERTY slider gets official for Verizon, runs $50 after rebate, Pantech Marauder QWERTY slider gets official for Verizon, runs $50 after rebate

Thermaltake cures clamminess with $80 Cyclone Edition gaming mouse

Just when we needed a modern-day equivalent of sailing down the Nile while being fanned by Assyrian slaves, Thermaltake gives us this: the Black Element Cyclone Edition gaming mouse, which has a 6,000 rpm rotor directed right at the point where slick skin meets plastic. Pictures of the device have been floating around the web for a while, but we've just heard it'll be available in US stores any day now (or officially, "in August") priced at $80.

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Why GM's chief marketer was shown the door

With General Motors Global Marketing Chief Joel Ewanick shown the door on Sunday, a culture of constant change continues to grip GM's marketing function, leaving some to wonder if the automaker will ever match a compelling message to the vastly improved product hitting dealerships. Ewanick and GM top brass have clashed in recent months over some of the marketing chief's moves and style, even as the company empowered the former Hyundai marketing chief to overhaul the Detroit automaker's creative and media-buying relationships, putting new shops in charge of handling GM's vast $3 billion media budget.




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Samsung Omnia M arrives in the UK on August 1, exclusively at Phones 4U

The Samsung Omnia M is set to arrive on UK shores on August 1. That's this Wednesday, by the way. Phones 4U will be the exclusive launch partner for this handset over there. The retailer will be offering the Windows Phone device two months before any other outlet in the UK.
The Omnia M will be free with contracts starting at £20.50 per month. It's being offered with plans from Vodafone, T-Mobile, and Orange at the moment. You'll also be able to get one SIM-free for £289.95.

If you're interested in getting one of these, you can place your order already if you go to this page.

Unwired View , Samsung Omnia M arrives in the UK on August 1, exclusively at Phones 4U, Samsung Omnia M arrives in the UK on August 1, exclusively at Phones 4U

iPhone 5 to be announced 12 September alongside iPad Mini?

We might see the latest mobile tech from Cupertino earlier than expected this year. Sources, close to iMore, have suggested that we'll see the iPhone 5 on an Apple event on Wednesday, September 12 with availability following suit 9 days later on September 21. The iPhone 5 is rumored to feature a bigger 3.9" screen with a 16:9 aspect 640 x 1136 resolution display. There's also talk of a new design with a 3.5mm headphone jack at the bottom and a smaller 19-pin dock connector.

Slated to arrive on the same event is the rumored mini iPad (or iPad Mini), as well as the new iPod nano.

GSM Arena , iPhone 5 to be announced 12 September alongside iPad Mini?, iPhone 5 to be announced 12 September alongside iPad Mini?

Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox

Google's been adding a lot of features lately to get us to Hangout, from providing digital moustaches to scheduling virtual soirees. Now, the company's aiming to get folks video conferencing from their inbox. That's right, you can now start a Hangout with up to nine friends or colleagues straight from Gmail with a click of a button. Users can expect better quality as compared to Gmail's old peer-to-peer video chats, and it provides access to people with an Android or iOS device and those on Google+ in a web browser. The new feature has already started making its way to users, and the rollout will continue over the next few weeks.

Engadget , Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox, Hangouts come to Gmail, let you launch virtual meetings from your inbox

Amazing Alex and the cruelty of the mobile app market

. 18 days after it debuted in the iOS App Store, “Amazing Alex” has dropped to No.10 on Apple's (AAPL) paid iOS app chart and to No.99 on Apple's list of top-grossing apps. Rovio's new franchise launched in a blaze of publicity two weeks ago, hitting the No.1 position a mere eight hours after it became available. The developer's original mega hit, “Angry Birds,” took more than four months to reach the top of the chart - but once it did, it stayed in the top-10 for more than two years.

Yes, Rovio's first franchise stayed in the top-10 for two years - and its second will fall out of the top-10 after just a few weeks.

Boy Genius Report , Amazing Alex and the cruelty of the mobile app market, Amazing Alex and the cruelty of the mobile app market

Apple reports three million Mountain Lion downloads in four days, 'most successful OS X release'

We heard some rumblings ahead of the weekend from third-party sources, and like clockwork, Apple has kicked the week off with its weekend box office returns. According to Cupertino's numbers, the latest version of OS X hit three million downloads in four days, making for "the most successful OS X release in Apple's history." Price has surely played a role in Mountain Lion's speedy success, running $20 for 200-plus features, according to Apple's numbers. That list includes big additions like Notification Center and AirPlay Mirroring and a selection of smaller tweaks to the decade-old operating system.

Engadget , Apple reports three million Mountain Lion downloads in four days, 'most successful OS X release', Apple reports three million Mountain Lion downloads in four days, 'most successful OS X release'

Wholesale money broker, RP Martin, chooses Oncore IT for its outsourced Cloud-based backup and archival solution

Public Cloud online backup solution ensures regulatory compliance demands are metBackup Lifecycle Management approach saves £22,500 annually on total storage costsBest-of-breed Asigra software featured in Gartner’s 2012 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Backup and Recovery SoftwareJuly 30, 2012 – Oncore IT, a Cloud and IT managed services provider, today announced that it has signed a one year contract with RP Martin, an international wholesale money-broker, to provide a cost effective and resilient public Cloud-based backup and archival solution to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce infrastructure expenditure and

Press Release Distribution , Wholesale money broker, RP Martin, chooses Oncore IT for its outsourced Cloud-based backup and archival solution, Wholesale money broker, RP Martin, chooses Oncore IT for its outsourced Cloud-based backup and archival solution

Microsoft new mice and keyboards designed for Windows 8

As you may know, Windows 8 will launch on Oct 26, and Microsoft has been busy upgrading its hardware accessories to match the new OS functionalities and new visual language (icons, colors…). For ultra-portable tablets and computers, Microsoft is introducing the Wedge Touch Mouse ($69.95) and the Wedge Mobile Keyboard. Both are ultra-compact  input devices designed to be light and small. The Wedge mouse is surprisingly agreeable to use for such a small device.
The Wedge keyboard ($79.95) has a more classic “smartphone keyboard” look, but its design is clean.


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New iPhone 5 may come with incompatible connector for cars

Nearly the entire auto industry has finally caught up with the world of consumer electronics, offering a way to connect the iPod/iPhone - be it via USB, Bluetooth or official Apple connector - in most new cars. The 30-pin Apple connector was first incorporated in a car by BMW in 2004 and was significant because it meant inclusion of a connector that only works for a single brand's products. Automakers like Audi and Volkswagen also offer an iPhone-spec cable, allowing access to your music through the car's own audio system and changing tracks on the steering wheel controls.

2DayBlog.com , New iPhone 5 may come with incompatible connector for cars, New iPhone 5 may come with incompatible connector for cars

BlackBerry 10 gets homespun picture editor to reduce Instagram-envy (video)

BlackBerry users who routinely feel left out while friends share retro pictures of coffee and pastries on Instagram will soon have their own BB alternative. Slides released by N4BB reveal that a Scalado-powered photo editing app has been baked into BB10, which is due early next year. The software will let you tweak and enhance your casual snaps, but also offer a carousel of aged filters you can drag onto shots of your own taste-appropriate snack goods.

Engadget , BlackBerry 10 gets homespun picture editor to reduce Instagram-envy (video), BlackBerry 10 gets homespun picture editor to reduce Instagram-envy (video)

IPsoft addresses 10 million IT incidents without human intervention saving 300,000 man days

London - July 25, 2012: IPsoft today announced a major milestone: its autonomic systems have addressed 10 million customer IT incidents without human intervention.IPsoft has reached this achievement in a landmark year marking the 100th anniversary of Alan Turing, the computer scientist who famously posed the question: “Can machines think?”IPsoft’s CEO Chetan Dube answers, “Though general purpose human clones are not here yet, machines are starting to show that in normatively bounded rationalities, machine intelligence is beginning to rival human intelligence.

Press Release Distribution , IPsoft addresses 10 million IT incidents without human intervention saving 300,000 man days, IPsoft addresses 10 million IT incidents without human intervention saving 300,000 man days

Report reveals key influences behind consumer tech purchases: user-generated reviews nearly as important as friends and family

81% identify price as most influential factor in tech buying decisionsNearly half (45%) buy gadgets to make life easier, versus 4% to be tech trendsettersConsumer reviews compete with friends and family for greatest influence26th July 2012, London – A new online study, published today by UK tech PR agency EML Wildfire, reveals a complex ecosystem of buying power and influence around consumer tech products in today’s multi-channel world. The research-based report: ‘Why Buy.

Press Release Distribution , Report reveals key influences behind consumer tech purchases: user-generated reviews nearly as important as friends and family, Report reveals key influences behind consumer tech purchases: user-generated reviews nearly as important as friends and family

AT&T's Garnet Red Galaxy S III for vampires: we go hands-on

While AT&T's been flaunting a rather patriotic red, white and blue Galaxy S III lineup since launch, the carrier's exclusive Garnet Red handset's been rather elusive so far, with pre-orders starting July 15 and deliveries expected July 29. If you've been eying Samsung's blood red $199 flagship, you'll be happy to know that we received our review unit yesterday and snapped a bunch of pictures, including comparison shots with the white and blue models. The phone is identical to its siblings other than the burgundy screen bezel and back cover, and the gunmetal rim running along its edge.






Engadget , AT&T's Garnet Red Galaxy S III for vampires: we go hands-on, AT&T's Garnet Red Galaxy S III for vampires: we go hands-on

France unveils green incentive to rescue auto industry

PSA Peugeot Citroën and the French goverment have been negotiating how to repair the company's business position without ruining the new government's promises to the electorate. At last count, Peugeot wants to send 14,000 workers home for good, close a factory in Aulnay, and trim some of its 25% overcapacity. The automaker desperately wants to sell more cars to help it stop losing €200 million ($246M U.S.) per month. The government has already nixed the most drastic plans, but it needs to keep Peugeot from drowning at the same time as doing so saves jobs, encourages domestic car sales, and balances a nasty state budget.

Autoblog , France unveils green incentive to rescue auto industry, France unveils green incentive to rescue auto industry

GM developing Wi-Fi app to help pedestrians avoid being hit (video)

Since even the threat of serious injury or death isn't enough to keep people engrossed in their phones from walking out into traffic, General Motors is developing a new pedestrian safety technology that will sense the phone itself. Using Wi-Fi Direct, a peer-to-peer wireless standard that's like a medium-range Bluetooth, a car would be able to detect a smartphone directly and alert the driver in time to avoid kneecapping the pedestrian. GM says that Wi-Fi Direct would allow devices to connect in one second, rather than the seven to eight that devices would need when connecting through a cell tower.

Autoblog , GM developing Wi-Fi app to help pedestrians avoid being hit (video), GM developing Wi-Fi app to help pedestrians avoid being hit (video)

Smartphones overtaking computers in 2012

People more likely to reach for phone than desktop when surfing the web, research findsAbingdon, UK, 26 July 2012 - The recent influx of smartphones to the UK has prompted a slump in the popularity of desktop computers, according to a new study.[1] The survey found that while 64 per cent of respondents owned a desktop computer – a staggering 93 per cent now own a smartphone. YouGov research commissioned on behalf of Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, also revealed that users are now reaching for their smartphone ahead of their computer when looking up something online.

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Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone launched in India

Already available in a few European markets (including Italy) for some time, the Samsung Omnia M has been released in India today. The new Omnia runs Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, and will probably be updated to Windows Phone 7.8 (but not to Windows Phone 8). Its features include a 4 inch Super AMOLED display with 800 x 480 pixels, HSDPA, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, VGA front-facing camera, 5MP rear camera with Flash, stereo FM radio with RDS, 384MB of RAM, a 1GHz single-core processor, 4GB of internal memory, MicroSD card support, and a 1,500 mAh battery.
You can buy the Omnia M directly from Samsung India's eStore here.

Unwired View , Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone launched in India, Samsung Omnia M with Windows Phone launched in India

Report reveals key influences behind consumer tech purchases: user-generated reviews nearly as important as friends and family

81% identify price as most influential factor in tech buying decisionsNearly half (45%) buy gadgets to make life easier, versus 4% to be tech trendsettersConsumer reviews compete with friends and family for greatest influence26th July 2012, London – A new online study, published today by UK tech PR agency EML Wildfire, reveals a complex ecosystem of buying power and influence around consumer tech products in today’s multi-channel world. The research-based report: ‘Why Buy.

Press Release Distribution , Report reveals key influences behind consumer tech purchases: user-generated reviews nearly as important as friends and family, Report reveals key influences behind consumer tech purchases: user-generated reviews nearly as important as friends and family

Hacker uses NFC to pwn Android phones

. Esteemed hacker Charlie Miller, who made a name for himself embarrassing Apple engineers with his iOS hacks, has returned with a big, juicy target in his sites: the Near Field Communications technology used to send mobile payments over smartphones. Ars Technica reports that Miller showed off his latest smartphone hack at Black Hat USA on Wednesday that involved using NFC to force someone's Android smartphone to go to a malicious website and download malware.

Boy Genius Report , Hacker uses NFC to pwn Android phones, Hacker uses NFC to pwn Android phones

Apple acquires mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million

. Mobile and network security provider AuthenTec (AUTH) on Friday announced that it has been acquired by Apple (AAPL). Apple has agreed to acquire the company for $8 per share, or approximately $356 million. “AuthenTec is a leading provider of mobile and network security,” the company, which currently provides Android security solutions to Samsung (005930), says on its website.

Boy Genius Report , Apple acquires mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million, Apple acquires mobile security firm AuthenTec for $356 million

Twitter confirms site issues, working to resolve things (update: Twitter apologizes and explains)

It's a rough day for internet communication. First Google Talk, now Twitter. The microblogging service confirmed that it's currently having some issues - a fact independently verified by our frustrated staff - adding that "Our engineers are currently working to resolve the issue." We'll let you know when you can safely return to your regularly scheduled tweeting. Update: Everything seems to be back to normal. You know what to do. Update 2: Twitter just posted an apology and explanation for the outage on its blog.

Engadget , Twitter confirms site issues, working to resolve things (update: Twitter apologizes and explains), Twitter confirms site issues, working to resolve things (update: Twitter apologizes and explains)

Are you the 2013 Lexus LS?

Lexus is poised to whip the sheets off of the newest interpretation of its LS line in San Francisco next week, but a Chinese website is claiming to have an early peek at the machine. The site showed off two images detailing the majority of the exterior changes, including a new spindle grille and bizarre headlamp arrays with what looks to be three projector lenses per side. Word has it what we see here is the new LS 460 F Sport, complete with more aggressive bodywork.

Autoblog , Are you the 2013 Lexus LS?, Are you the 2013 Lexus LS?

Deal of the Day – 17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17r Core i3 Laptop

Saturday's LogicBUY Deal is the 17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17r laptop (N7110) Core i3-2350M 2.3GHz Dual-core Laptop for $499.99.  Features:  6GB RAM, 500GB hard drive, HDMI v1.4, two USB 3.0 ports, 8-in-1 card reader, 1-Megapixel HD webcam and more. $599.99 – $100 coupon code = $499.99 with free shipping. This deal expires July 31, 2012 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer , Deal of the Day â€" 17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17r Core i3 Laptop, Deal of the Day â€" 17.3″ Dell Inspiron 17r Core i3 Laptop

London To Host A Patent Summit In October At The London Stock Exchange

London Patent Summit Will Guide Technology Companies On How To Maximise Value From Their Intellectual PropertyThe UK’s first fully comprehensive industry event dedicated to Patents as Financial Assets, Patent Portfolio Management and Investment in Innovation and New Technology will take place in London in October.Senior decision makers from a host of advanced international industries all heavily reliant on patents and intellectual property will meet to discuss how to make the most of their value at the London Patent Summit.The event (www.londonpatentsummit.com) at the London Stock Exchange over two days October 8 and 9, is aimed at

Press Release Distribution , London To Host A Patent Summit In October At The London Stock Exchange, London To Host A Patent Summit In October At The London Stock Exchange

2011 Xperias won't get Jelly Bean, no ICS for Optimus 2X and Black

Every time Google announces a new version of its Android mobile OS, every droid user out there starts asking - will my smartphone get it. Well, we have some bad news for Sony Ericsson phones regarding Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and worse still - LG cancelled the ICS update for two of its phones. Sony (actually, Sony Ericsson at the time) made sure to announce early on that its 2011 Xperia lineup will be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (even if the company wasn't so quick to actually deliver the updates).

GSM Arena , 2011 Xperias won't get Jelly Bean, no ICS for Optimus 2X and Black, 2011 Xperias won't get Jelly Bean, no ICS for Optimus 2X and Black

Samsung Galaxy S III replaces check-in, keycard, TV remote and AC control in Olympic hotel

Samsung has turned the Galaxy S III into the ultimate hotel accessory in preparation for the Olympics. It's equipped 40 rooms in London's Stratford Holiday Inn to use the official smartphone of 2012 to check in and out, order room service, unlock doors and control the TV without moving.

2DayBlog.com , Samsung Galaxy S III replaces check-in, keycard, TV remote and AC control in Olympic hotel, Samsung Galaxy S III replaces check-in, keycard, TV remote and AC control in Olympic hotel

TweetDeck updates web-based client with sleeker profiles, enhanced mentions and hashtags

Now that yesterday's sudden Twitter outage is behind us, it's now time to focus on the blue bird's own, and very popular client, TweetDeck. The all-you-can-tweet service has quietly updated its internet-based client with some minor, but rather eye-pleasing tweaks. For starters, users profiles have received a slight design improvement for an overall "cleaner" look, while hashtags and mentions are now #clickable throughout TweetDeck's web offering.

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Foursquare Features “Promoted Updates”

On top of Foursquare's latest update, the check-in app has launched “Promoted Updates,” which is their way of allowing businesses to advertise within the app. It works like Twitter's promoted tweets, wherein the user will see certain brands on the top of listings in Foursquare's Explore section. Foursquare execs explained that Promoted Updates will not be about senseless ad exposure. “This isn't a display ad for an upcoming summer movie,” product manager Noah Weiss said in an interview.

Gadget.com , Foursquare Features “Promoted Updates”, Foursquare Features “Promoted Updates”

LG Q2 2012 earnings show a loss on cellphones, but higher profits overall thanks to home theater

LG has released its earnings statement for the Q2 2012 period, the claim of "turning a corner" in Q1 has just managed to hold up as it registered net profits of $138 million, up 46 percent from the same period last year. Revenues, while higher than Q1, were actually down from last year and blamed on declines in featurephone sales and slow sales of IT products.

Engadget , LG Q2 2012 earnings show a loss on cellphones, but higher profits overall thanks to home theater, LG Q2 2012 earnings show a loss on cellphones, but higher profits overall thanks to home theater

Sony Xperia Acro S to be available starting August, including in Europe

We recently told you that the Sony Xperia Acro S would be launched on July 19 in Taiwan. And while there was an official launch event on that day, the handset didn't actually go on sale. But it will starting early August - according to ePrice. The official Sony Taiwan store lists the Acro S as costing 17,900 TWD (about $549 or €492).

Meanwhile, Sony Russia has announced that the new Xperia would be available to Russian customers in August, too. The price there is considerably higher: 23,990 RUB, which means $728, or €603.

Unwired View , Sony Xperia Acro S to be available starting August, including in Europe, Sony Xperia Acro S to be available starting August, including in Europe

Nokia Lumia family to receive Update 8779

Word has it that Update 8779 is being sent out to majority of the Nokia Lumia family, where this particular update will no doubt deliver brand new features as well as bug fixes. After all, what good is an operating system update if it will not be able to introduce a slew of bug fixes and make the entire user experience a whole lot more stable, right. The Nokia Lumia 900 version 2175.2101.8779.12201 will see users enjoy enhanced sensitivity for proximity sensor performance as well as improvement to your smartphone's screen colors, especially under low light conditions.

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Scosche RAILkase gives your iPhone full impact protection

If you have the tendency to drop your iPhone or let it accidentally slip out of your hands, you might want to consider investing in some protection for it. Just in case the free bumper case you get with your iPhone isn't enough, Scosche might have the solution for you. Called the RAILkase, it is touted as a rugged impact protection case for your iPhone 4 or 4S. It features an aircraft grade aluminum rail that keeps the sides of your iPhone scratch free, while the soft silicone interior is designed to absorb any impact in case you drop your phone or hit it on a hard surface.

Ubergizmo , Scosche RAILkase gives your iPhone full impact protection, Scosche RAILkase gives your iPhone full impact protection

Nokia completes acquisiton of Scalado's imaging tech and developers

It's taken just over a month for Nokia to get everything in place, but its now announced that around 50 "world-class imaging specialists" have joined Espoo's already substantial mobile imaging department, alongside a stack of Scalado's technologies and intellectual property.

Engadget , Nokia completes acquisiton of Scalado's imaging tech and developers, Nokia completes acquisiton of Scalado's imaging tech and developers

Did the Galaxy Note II's impressive benchmarks briefly get leaked?

Well, Samsung has something up its sleeve, we know that much. Whether or not we're looking at a new Note remains to be seen, but it's safe to assume Sammy will update its phablet line as it approaches its first birthday. So it's no wonder people's suspicions were piqued when a mysterious device made a brief appearance at GLBenchmark.com with the model number GT-N7100. The original Note was N7000, so obviously many are guessing this unnamed Ice Cream Sandwich device is its successor. All the details have since been pulled, but PhoneArena managed to snag a screenshot.

2DayBlog.com , Did the Galaxy Note II's impressive benchmarks briefly get leaked?, Did the Galaxy Note II's impressive benchmarks briefly get leaked?

Tesla working on a sedan that will rival the BMW 3-series?

Tesla Motors has just rolled its Model S sedans. Now, the Silicon Valley-based electric car manufacturer is upping the ante by revealing its next car. In an interview with AutoCar, Tesla Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen confirmed that a third model line is underway, saying that the first units could launch as early as 2015. Franz von Holzhausen added that the target price of the new entry-level car will be around $30,000.

Ubergizmo , Tesla working on a sedan that will rival the BMW 3-series?, Tesla working on a sedan that will rival the BMW 3-series?

Verizon's LG VS930 to be called LG Spectrum 2?

We've already seen the LG VS930, which is Verizon's version of the LG Optimus LTE 2. Now new renders of it have appeared, alongside new name-related info. TechnoBuffalo has it that the smartphone will be called LG Spectrum 2 when it finally hit the shelves.

Unwired View , Verizon's LG VS930 to be called LG Spectrum 2?, Verizon's LG VS930 to be called LG Spectrum 2?

Gooseberry takes on Raspberry Pi with $62 Android-based PC

. The Raspberry Pi had better watch its back because there's a new kid on the block that's aiming to steal its thunder in the market for low-cost computers. Tom's Hardware reports that Gooseberry's new Gooseberry Board computer will sell for $62 and will have significantly better specs than the Raspberry Pi, including “a 1 GHz overclockable A10 processor, a 400 MHz Mali processor, 4 GB of on-board storage as well as Android 4.03 ICS” in addition to 512MB of RAM.

Boy Genius Report , Gooseberry takes on Raspberry Pi with $62 Android-based PC, Gooseberry takes on Raspberry Pi with $62 Android-based PC

Project Holodeck and Oculus Rift hope to kickstart every gamers' VR dream for $500 (video)

Star Trek: The Next Generation may be coming to your living rooms soon courtesy of some hot new Blu-ray pressing, but one of the most compelling pieces of the technology shown on that series still remains elusive: the holodeck. Don't get down, sunshine, because we might soon be making our first, tentative steps into a virtual courtesy of Project Holodeck. It's underway at USC's School of Cinematic Arts as well as the Viterbi School of Engineering and starts out with a pair of Project Oculus glasses.

Engadget , Project Holodeck and Oculus Rift hope to kickstart every gamers' VR dream for $500 (video), Project Holodeck and Oculus Rift hope to kickstart every gamers' VR dream for $500 (video)