CSR Advances the Smart Home Audio and Control Experience at IFA 2012

Showcases Highly Immersive Wireless Consumer Audio and Smart Home Control SolutionsIFA 2012, BERLIN, Germany - 31st August 2012 - CSR plc (LSE: CSR; NASDAQ: CSRE) entered the Smart Home arena this week at the IFA 2012 consumer electronics show with an extensive line-up of high-quality audio and wireless connectivity technologies, demonstrating how these solutions can be used to create the next generation of highly immersive wireless home audio entertainment systems, advanced remote controls and flexible home automation systems.  In the company’s booth (Hall 1.2, Stand 142) and in private meeting rooms, CSR

Press Release Distribution , CSR Advances the Smart Home Audio and Control Experience at IFA 2012, CSR Advances the Smart Home Audio and Control Experience at IFA 2012

Pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82

It's a story that we hoped we'd never have to report. Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on Earth's Moon, has died at the age of 82 after complications from heart surgery three weeks earlier. His greatest accomplishment very nearly speaks for itself - along with help from fellow NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, he changed the landscape of space exploration through a set of footprints. It's still important to stress his accomplishments both before and after the historic Apollo 11 flight, though.

Engadget , Pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82, Pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82

Portable Body Scale

For some people who are really health conscious, they need to keep track and monitor their weight all of the time. Doing so might give them that feeling that they are doing the right thing when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. This Portable Body Scale will prove to be a handy addition to the many health-related devices that they usually bring along with them. With some people needing to keep watch of their weight to the point of obsession, the Portable Body Scale will prove to be quite important. This special scale is ultra-compact that it can easily fit into a handbag or a backpack.

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Samsung: Want a 16-megapixel camera with Xenon flash on your Galaxy S3?

It can be said that the Samsung Galaxy S3 is the South Korean manufacturer's best attempt at churning out a smartphone to date, and they have done quite the bang up job as well. Here is a rumor that most probably would not end up as true – a new and improved Galaxy S3. We are talking about the same Galaxy S3 body being put on offer, where it will carry a similar 4.8″ HD Super AMOLED display sans any physical buttons, with the flavor of the day being a 16-megapixel sensor that has 10x optical zoom capability to boot, in addition to a Xenon flash as well to capture images under extremely low light conditions.

Ubergizmo , Samsung: Want a 16-megapixel camera with Xenon flash on your Galaxy S3?, Samsung: Want a 16-megapixel camera with Xenon flash on your Galaxy S3?

TangiBot manufactures ethics controversy by replicating open-source Makerbot 3D printer

A Kickstarter entry has managed to stir the fairness pot by touting a MakerBot Replicator clone called TangiBot - legally copied from the original 3D printer's open source plans. The project's creator, Matt Strong, says that the device will offer "the same performance and features at a roughly 33 percent discount" to Makerbot's $1,800 price tag, thanks to Chinese manufacturing. That's inflamed some in the 3D printing fraternity, who take exception to the exact copying of a design without any improvement.

Engadget , TangiBot manufactures ethics controversy by replicating open-source Makerbot 3D printer, TangiBot manufactures ethics controversy by replicating open-source Makerbot 3D printer

Final Fantasy Dimensions tipped for end of August release

Final Fantasy Dimensions is an upcoming RPG title for the Android-powered platform, where it has been slapped with an end of August release date – at least this is what Siliconera claims. Originally released in episodes for feature phones in Japan, Final Fantasy Dimensions has received a stunning (relatively speaking here) graphical overhaul, and news of news – it is not only available on the Android platform, but iOS-powered devices, too, will be able to get a hold of it this coming August 31st.

Ubergizmo , Final Fantasy Dimensions tipped for end of August release, Final Fantasy Dimensions tipped for end of August release

Insurance Industry comes together to raise money for Cancer Research UK at Total Objects Sponsored Charity Golf Day

Total Objects, the leading software solutions provider to the London and global insurance markets today announces that following the 23rd Annual Insurance Charity Golf Day last week an impressive £12,500 has been donated to Cancer Research UK. The money has been raised by a combination of team entry fees and Total Objects sponsorship as lead corporate partner.  The event, which was staged at Stoke by Nayland Hotel Golf & Spa, was well attended by industry luminaries comprising 31 teams and 124 players all vying to be seen as the Rory McIlroy of the insurance industry.

Press Release Distribution , Insurance Industry comes together to raise money for Cancer Research UK at Total Objects Sponsored Charity Golf Day, Insurance Industry comes together to raise money for Cancer Research UK at Total Objects Sponsored Charity Golf Day

Scarlet Motors promises an open EV design process

It's not every day that you see a new EV manufacturer get started; it's even less common when the company promises a switch-up of the typical automaker's formula. Scarlet Motors has made its formal debut with an aim towards the same kind of openness in its electric sports cars that founder Julien Fourgeaud would be familiar with from his days at Nokia and the Symbian Foundation. In addition to giving a peek behind the curtain, Tesla-style, Finland-based Scarlet wants future (and eventually current) drivers to influence the design choices themselves, both through a dedicated community as well as Facebook and Twitter.

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HTC Proto photo leaked

We first talked about the HTC Proto back in July, and at the beginning of this month, the HTC Proto was allegedly spotted in a leak. Bear in mind that the HTC Proto might sound as though it is future forward, but this is actually an entry level handset, and it seems that the good people over at the Verge have managed to cobble together a picture of this yet to be announced smartphone.

Ubergizmo , HTC Proto photo leaked, HTC Proto photo leaked

RIM tries to patent system-generated blog entries, we quietly update our resumés

Research in Motion has applied to patent a system for automatically drafting a blog entry on your smartphone. In the examples, it would build out the bare-bones of an entry as soon as it hits a "trigger event," such as taking a picture at a pre-determined set of GPS co-ordinates. Presumably, all you'd have to do is fill in the witty caption below and hit send, saving you valuable minutes on your road-trip.

Engadget , RIM tries to patent system-generated blog entries, we quietly update our resumés, RIM tries to patent system-generated blog entries, we quietly update our resumés

Gigabyte P2542G gaming laptop hands-on

While we managed to get our hands on Gigabyte's latest graphics card-toting Ultrabook back at CeBIT, we've just finished handling the P2542G (its high-end gaming sibling) at the laptop and motherboard maker's UK launch event. Packing a 15.6-inch 1,920 x 1,080 display, it runs on an Ivy Bridge Core i7-3610QM, with a 2GB NVIDIA GTX 660M card to power PC gaming's latest and greatest. Add in a Blu-ray player and THX-certified dual-woofer sound system and you have the makings of pretty capable beast - not to mention looking the part with a yellow paint job and dual exhaust vents along the back edge.






Engadget , Gigabyte P2542G gaming laptop hands-on, Gigabyte P2542G gaming laptop hands-on

Microsoft reveals new logo after 25 years, proves that it's (still) okay to be square

Remember that time Microsoft teased what most sane humans thought were new logos. That was right around two years ago, but the branding you see above is no mistake - that's the new Microsoft logo, landing just months after Windows 8's new flag and merely weeks before the aforesaid operating system takes the planet by storm. Astoundingly, it has been a full quarter-century since Microsoft gave itself a new logo, and while we're sure pundits will jump all over it just because "dealing with change is hard," there's no doubt that the outfit's new face is bold in its simplicity. Care to learn more.

Engadget , Microsoft reveals new logo after 25 years, proves that it's (still) okay to be square, Microsoft reveals new logo after 25 years, proves that it's (still) okay to be square

Tech Trailblazers Awards Recognize Green IT Startup Champions around the World

Inaugural awards for enterprise tech startups will give prizes and VC mentoring to Sustainable IT TrailblazersLONDON, UK – August 23 2012 – Calling all innovative Green IT startups: The Tech Trailblazers Awards welcome entries from enterprise IT startups that help companies or data centres save money while saving the planet. The awards are open to entries until September 12th at 11:59pm PT. Download an entry form today at www.techtrailblazers.com. The Tech Trailblazers Awards represent the first independent initiative to recognize and reward green enterprise technology startups in a global arena.

Press Release Distribution , Tech Trailblazers Awards Recognize Green IT Startup Champions around the World, Tech Trailblazers Awards Recognize Green IT Startup Champions around the World

VW invests $27M into new California R&D center

Volkswagen has spent another $27 million of the $4 billion it has earmarked to advance its plans for U.S. market growth. The money went toward a 64,000-square-foot development and emissions lab called the Test Center California in Oxnard, about 45 miles north of Los Angeles. There, 50 permanent engineers and instructors will work on government compliance, powertrain, parts analysis, dealer service and training, and emissions and quality testing.

Autoblog , VW invests $27M into new California R&D center, VW invests $27M into new California R&D center

OpenMarket urges UK merchants to prepare for new Payforit 4 mobile payment standard

OpenMarket highlights support for new industry-wide mobile billing standard Payforit 4Tried-and-tested OpenMarket solutions ready to go for easy, secure integration by merchantsOperator mandates starting from September 1st23 August 2012, London, UK – Digital merchants in the UK who use mobile billing to charge for goods and services must take steps now to be fully prepared for when Payforit 4 becomes the UK standard for internet-discovered mobile payments, according to mobile messaging and payment solutions provider OpenMarket.

Press Release Distribution , OpenMarket urges UK merchants to prepare for new Payforit 4 mobile payment standard, OpenMarket urges UK merchants to prepare for new Payforit 4 mobile payment standard

Nokia announces In-Location, 22-strong industry alliance for mobile indoor positioning

With most of the great outdoors pretty well mapped within an inch of its life, indoors is the final navigation frontier. Today Nokia has announced "In-Location" an alliance of 22 companies with the goal of driving innovation in this area. Names on the list include Broadcom, Samsung, Sony Mobile and Qualcomm, but there are some notable exceptions. The technologies mentioned include Bluetooth 4.0 and WiFi, which we've already started to see being explored, and members are encouraged to share data of their own existing pilots.

Engadget , Nokia announces In-Location, 22-strong industry alliance for mobile indoor positioning, Nokia announces In-Location, 22-strong industry alliance for mobile indoor positioning

BMW Zagato Roadster breaks cover in Pebble Beach

BMW and Zagato decided that their initial collaboration on the Zagato Coupe, which debuted just three months ago at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, was so successful that an encore was called for. The result is this, the Zagato Roadster, which was conceived, designed and produced in the remarkably short time of six weeks to be ready for its debut this weekend at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Perhaps the haste with which the Z4-based Zagato Roadster came into being doesn't impress you because it is, after all, a droptop version of the Coupe, most of which has been carried over intact.




2DayBlog.com , BMW Zagato Roadster breaks cover in Pebble Beach, BMW Zagato Roadster breaks cover in Pebble Beach

Verizon to launch Optimus Vu as the LG Intuition, $199.99 on contract

. Earlier this month, LG (06657011) announced that its smartphone-tablet hybrid, the Optimus Vu, would be arriving in the U.S at the end of September. According to Droid-Life, the device will be launching on Verizon's 4G LTE network as the LG Intuition for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement. The Optimus Vu was unveiled earlier this year at Mobile World Congress sporting a massive 5-inch display and a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. While the device hasn't matched the success of the Galaxy Note, LG revealed the phablet has sold more than 500,000 units since March.

Boy Genius Report , Verizon to launch Optimus Vu as the LG Intuition, $199.99 on contract, Verizon to launch Optimus Vu as the LG Intuition, $199.99 on contract

Almost half of U.S. consumers think 4G LTE is unnecessary

. There is no question that 4G LTE is the future of mobile data. Among the four major U.S. carriers, Verizon (VZ) and AT&T's (T) 4G LTE networks cover a majority of Americans, while T-Mobile and Sprint (S) are in the process of developing and rolling out their own high-speed LTE networks. Even though most high-end and mid-range smartphones being sold today in the U.S. offer the technology, a shocking number of consumers aren't interested in it. Piper Jaffray (PJC) analyst Christopher M. Larsen revealed, per AppleInsider, that according to a survey of 3,000 U.S.

Boy Genius Report , Almost half of U.S. consumers think 4G LTE is unnecessary, Almost half of U.S. consumers think 4G LTE is unnecessary

Boost Mobile to launch Samsung Galaxy S II 4G on September 6th for $360

Boost Mobile is cranking out a trio of Samsung devices today, and the headliner is the Galaxy S II 4G. Essentially a prepaid version of Sprint's ever-popular Epic 4G Touch, the device will be all yours starting on September 6th for $360. As expected, it sports a 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos chipset, 8MP rear camera with 1080p video capture, 2MP front-facing cam, a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, 1,800mAh battery and WiMAX and EVDO rev A connectivity. Fortunately, it will run Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box, and comes in both white and black options.

Engadget , Boost Mobile to launch Samsung Galaxy S II 4G on September 6th for $360, Boost Mobile to launch Samsung Galaxy S II 4G on September 6th for $360

US Authorities Clamp Down on Pirate Android App Stores

The United States Department of Justice, together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, has seized three websites accused of distributing Android apps illegally. Android app developers applauded the move, as these apps are pirated outside of Google Play and they would not get paid for it. The three websites were Applanet.net, Appbucket.net, and Snappzmarket.com. Among the three, Applanet is not afraid of what it does as stated in its Twitter account: “Applanet is an exact replica of the android market. Get free paid apps.

Gadget.com , US Authorities Clamp Down on Pirate Android App Stores, US Authorities Clamp Down on Pirate Android App Stores

[REVIEW] Shuttle XPC SZ77R5

Introduction. During this year's Computex, one of the products that caught our eyes was this Shuttle XPC (model: SZ77R5). It is a fairly small machine so you tend to walk by very quickly, however we stopped to read the specifications sheet of this little black box claiming to be a fully-fledged gaming rig. First impression was quite obviously "yea, like this baby case will... "

After agreeing to test one of these XPC (eXtreme PC) models, we have to admit there is a lot more than meets the eye.

 

So, Shuttle?

Shuttle Inc, founded in Taiwan in 1983, is specialised in development and production of innovative mini PCs.










Akihabara News , [REVIEW] Shuttle XPC SZ77R5, [REVIEW] Shuttle XPC SZ77R5

ZTE Blade III exists, is being offered in Finland for €199.90

What comes after the ZTE Blade (a.k.a Orange San Francisco) and the Blade II (or was that Blade S). Obviously, the ZTE Blade III. And, without an announcement of any sort, it's been spotted on sale in Finland. The ZTE Blade III runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and has a 1 GHz processor, a 3.5-inch 480×800 touchscreen, a 5 MP camera with LED flash, 512 MB of RAM, 200 MB of built-in storage, microSD slot, and all the usual connectivity options.

If you're in Finland, you can order a ZTE Blade III for €199.90.


Unwired View , ZTE Blade III exists, is being offered in Finland for €199.90, ZTE Blade III exists, is being offered in Finland for €199.90

Archos announces 101 XS tablet with built-in keyboard dock, arriving in November for $400

Archos recently dropped a few hints about a Gen 10 tablet, and, just as promised, three weeks later the device is getting its official unveiling. Meet the Archos 101 XS, a 10-inch slate running Ice Cream Sandwich and a dual-core TI OMAP-4470 processor. Staying true to the company's budget-friendly rep, the 101 XS will go for $400 when it drops in November, and that includes the tablet's main attraction: a keyboard dock that also acts as a cover to protect the 1,280 x 800 display. The so-called Coverboard attaches to the tablet's body magnetically, and there's a dock for securing the device when you want to type.










Engadget , Archos announces 101 XS tablet with built-in keyboard dock, arriving in November for $400, Archos announces 101 XS tablet with built-in keyboard dock, arriving in November for $400

Brother MFC-J4510DW Business Smart Series color inkjet all-in-one printer

He ain't heavy, he's my brother, or so the desktop computer says when communicating with the Brother-branded printer. Most of us would have laser printers at the office and perhaps even at home, but for those of us who cannot really afford a laser printer as well as the toner cartridges, a more affordable solution would be an inkjet, albeit at the expense of print quality.

Ubergizmo , Brother MFC-J4510DW Business Smart Series color inkjet all-in-one printer, Brother MFC-J4510DW Business Smart Series color inkjet all-in-one printer

Apple is the only company that can save TV

. Apple (AAPL) rocked the smartphone industry when it launched the iPhone in 2007 and it built an entirely new market when it released the first truly successful consumer tablet in 2010. Next stop: TV. Rumors surrounding Apple's imminent entrance into the television industry have been swirling for more than a year, and recent reports suggest Apple may enter the market first with a new version of Apple TV capable of replacing cable companies' set-top boxes, followed by the launch of an own-brand HDTV.

Boy Genius Report , Apple is the only company that can save TV, Apple is the only company that can save TV

Nikon Coolpix S6400 revealed to be 19.8mm at its thinnest

For those looking for a digital camera to take with them on holiday and don't need all those high-end features and just want something simple but compact, then Nikon's recently announced Coolpix S6400 might be a camera worth taking a look at. Sporting a 16MP image sensor, the Coolpix S6400 will feature 12x optical zoom, great for zooming in on faces and objects, and a 3" touchscreen display on its back. One of its key features would probably be its thinness in which the thinnest part of the body measures about 19.8mm thin, not too shabby, right.

Ubergizmo , Nikon Coolpix S6400 revealed to be 19.8mm at its thinnest, Nikon Coolpix S6400 revealed to be 19.8mm at its thinnest