Renault Clio is the bold new face of France's diamond brand

Autoblog , Renault Clio is the bold new face of France's diamond brand, Renault Clio is the bold new face of France's diamond brand

Apple apologizes for Maps fiasco, suggest you try the competition

In an unprecedented move, Apple's CEO Tim Cook published a letter on the company's website, admitting that Apple's new maps service isn't up to par with the competition. In the letter, Tim Cook goes on to say that the Apple Maps app has reached more than 100 million iOS devices and in just over a week users have accounted for nearly half a billion searches. The latter is essential as it helps Apple improve its service.
But here's the shocking part, Tim Cook actually admitted that the app wasn't up to scratch and apologized for the frustration that it caused Apple customers.

GSM Arena , Apple apologizes for Maps fiasco, suggest you try the competition, Apple apologizes for Maps fiasco, suggest you try the competition

Google Senior VP of Mobile: Aliyun OS 'under no requirement to be compatible', but it won't get help from Android ecosystem alliance

Andy Rubin has added another response to Alibaba's Aliyun OS, after Google's insistence that Acer put the launch of its new smartphone on pause. He focuses (again) on the Open Handset Alliance (OHA), which OEMs agree to when they work with the platform, promising to keep Android a happy (and relatively compatible) platform. Amazon dodges any similar issues with its Kindle Fire tablets, because it didn't sign up to the same alliance.

Engadget , Google Senior VP of Mobile: Aliyun OS 'under no requirement to be compatible', but it won't get help from Android ecosystem alliance, Google Senior VP of Mobile: Aliyun OS 'under no requirement to be compatible', but it won't get help from Android ecosystem alliance

Sony starts delivering Ice Cream Sandwich update to Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola

Well, it looks like Sony's in-house software developers have decided this isthe perfect week to deliver delicious treats to a large portion of the company's mobile lineup. Not long after outing updates for the Tablet S and Xperia Ion (in the US), the electronics giant is now bringing Ice Cream Sandwich to handsets such as the Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola. The refresh itself brings a slew of novel traits to the trio of Xperia slabs, including a "new way to experience" music, photos and video, improvements to the lockscreen, the ability to resize widgets and the addition of a "multitasking" button.

Engadget , Sony starts delivering Ice Cream Sandwich update to Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola, Sony starts delivering Ice Cream Sandwich update to Xperia go, Xperia U and Xperia sola

Burger Android Game App

Most game apps today usually appeal to those causal gamers. A majority of smartphone users usually just want to have a game app that they can play on whatever spare time they have. Some don't want to invest that much time playing a particular game. For such people, the Burger Android game app might provide that certain appeal for an engaging casual game.
The Burger Android game app is a simple yet engaging game that gives people that experience of serving burgers at a fast food joint. This burger serving game app may be considered both a casual and a time management game.

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Sony Xperia ion for AT&T ICS update is now available

The LTE flavored Sony Xperia ion for AT&T's has finally left the land of Gingerbread. The handset's long overdue Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update is now available to download directly from Sony. The update to Android 4.0 brings a number of features to the smartphone. They include tabbed browsing, offline reading, desktop mode, etc.

GSM Arena , Sony Xperia ion for AT&T ICS update is now available, Sony Xperia ion for AT&T ICS update is now available

Siri is fouling up weather forecasts for major cities and suffering from intermittent outages

. New York iPhone users who ask Siri for a weather forecast this week might be surprised to learn that the Big Apple is expected to register temperatures in the mid-90s for the next several days. Of course, that's not the actual New York weather forecast, but a weather forecast for the town of New York that's located in Texas. MacRumors reports, and BGR has independently confirmed, that Siri is coming up with the wrong results for weather requests in several towns, including the particularly egregious example where Siri pulls up the weather in New York, Texas when asked for weather in New York.

Boy Genius Report , Siri is fouling up weather forecasts for major cities and suffering from intermittent outages, Siri is fouling up weather forecasts for major cities and suffering from intermittent outages

Survey suggests 53% of Windows 8 users still prefer Windows 7

. Microsoft (MSFT) is taking a big gamble with Windows 8. Right off the bat, Windows 8 looks nothing like its predecessors. The tried-and-tested Start menu and desktop is gone (at least on the RT version) and in its place is a tile-based home screen that displays apps and notifications. Microsoft has said before that Windows 8 is a complete overhaul of its Windows operating system - and it is. But even if over 1 million people downloaded the Consumer Preview version of Windows 8, it doesn't mean they like the changes made.

Boy Genius Report , Survey suggests 53% of Windows 8 users still prefer Windows 7, Survey suggests 53% of Windows 8 users still prefer Windows 7

BMW Concept Active Tourer breaks with tradition, goes front-wheel drive (video)

We've seen the leaked photos and finally the web reveal before the Paris Motor Show, but now the BMW Concept Active Tourer is here, in all its diminutive, plug-in glory. BMW is billing its two-box Concept Active Tourer as a study in both design and powertrain. With an upright driving position and Hofmeister kink at the D-pillar, the Concept Active Tourer evokes some design elements used in BMW's crossovers. The front end, however, is unmistakably influenced by the new 3 Series.



Autoblog , BMW Concept Active Tourer breaks with tradition, goes front-wheel drive (video), BMW Concept Active Tourer breaks with tradition, goes front-wheel drive (video)

Epic motorcycle adventure: Portland to Dakar

The brief was simple: test Icon's new Raiden all-condition, all-weather motorcycle gear by putting two riders through all conditions and every kind of weather. The result is a 30-minute mini-movie called The Raiden Files that puts Ernie Vigil and The New Guy on a ride from Portland, Oregon to Dakar, Senegal with a few stops along the way. There's a two-wheeled parkour through Portland, 1,000 GoPros, four-wheeled drones, Costa Rican rainforests and Brazilian deserts, and a whole lot more in the epic ride video posted below.



Autoblog , Epic motorcycle adventure: Portland to Dakar, Epic motorcycle adventure: Portland to Dakar

LG Display becomes latest to copy Apple – by suing Samsung

. It seems like every consumers electronics company is accused of copying Apple (AAPL) at some point, and while the Cupertino-based giant may or may not have been inspired by some of LG's work in the past, LG (066570) sister company LG Display (LPL) is now taking a page out of Apple's playbook… by suing Samsung (005930). The Wall Street Journal on Thursday reported that LG Display has filed a lawsuit against Samsung in a South Korea civil court alleging that Samsung's OLED smartphone and tablet displays infringe on seven of its patents covering the design of the panels and driver circuitry.

Boy Genius Report , LG Display becomes latest to copy Apple â€" by suing Samsung, LG Display becomes latest to copy Apple â€" by suing Samsung

Ford Fiesta ST caught testing in Colorado, U.S. model in the offing?

Ford is running the high-elevation numbers on its five-door, six-speed manual Fiesta ST in the mountains of Colorado. We're going to hope this means that all our finger-crossing has served its purpose, and the hot hatch is finally headed for U.S. showrooms.

Autoblog , Ford Fiesta ST caught testing in Colorado, U.S. model in the offing?, Ford Fiesta ST caught testing in Colorado, U.S. model in the offing?

Toyota announces new four-cylinder Camry SE Sport

There are plenty of great reasons to look forward to the upcoming three-day Labor Day weekend, but is a Toyota Camry one of them. While a special-edition Camry might not sound as exciting as the numerous parties or cookouts taking place this weekend, Toyota is giving its dealers a special way to celebrate with the new SE Sport Limited Edition added to the 2012 Camry line equipped with the four-cylinder engine. Essentially, this car is a more attractive value package that combines a few popular options bundled together for a low(er) price.

Autoblog , Toyota announces new four-cylinder Camry SE Sport, Toyota announces new four-cylinder Camry SE Sport

HTC One X+ makes an appearance in an O2 UK brochure

The previously rumored HTC One X+ seems to be right around the corner, folks. The upcoming smartphone has made an appearance in a brochure for UK's wireless carrier O2. The newcomer boasts a notable bump in specs over the original HTC One X. The plus version will pack a speedier quad-core CPU, clocked at 1.7GHz and 64GB of built-in memory. Additional 25GB of Dropbox storage will also be available.

GSM Arena , HTC One X+ makes an appearance in an O2 UK brochure, HTC One X+ makes an appearance in an O2 UK brochure

Samsung Galaxy Nexus 2 sample photos spotted

It was slightly more than a week ago when we reported that the mysterious Samsung i9260 handset could very well be the successor to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and needless to say, it will carry the name "Samsung Galaxy Nexus 2" for continuity's sake. It seems that the handset's existence has just been further confirmed with a leaked set of images appearing on Picasa, where those were touted to be snapped by the Samsung i9260 – or the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 2, if you will. The photos are nothing to shout at, and chances are, they were snapped using a very early prototype assuming that they are not fake in the first place.

Ubergizmo , Samsung Galaxy Nexus 2 sample photos spotted, Samsung Galaxy Nexus 2 sample photos spotted

Ford celebrates 50 years of Cortina with BBC

It isn't odd to celebrate the birthday of a long-dead celebrity, so perhaps we shouldn't be surprised at the huge to-do being made over the 50th anniversary of the Ford Cortina – a car that went out of production 30 years ago. Its celebrity status comes from the fact that it lived fast and died old, in car years: over the course of two decades, it racked up four generations and 4.3 million sales around the world. Half of those sales were in the UK, putting the Cortina atop the year's best-seller list for ten of its 20 years, in second place for another eight and in third place the last two.

Autoblog , Ford celebrates 50 years of Cortina with BBC, Ford celebrates 50 years of Cortina with BBC

Samsung Galaxy smartphones vulnerable to remote wipe assault?

If you own a select Samsung smartphone, be forewarned – a security researcher is concerned after claiming to have exposed a vulnerability in some Samsung handsets, potentially leaving them open to a remote wipe attack. According to Ravi Borgaonkar, he demonstrated the attack at the Ekoparty security conference, where he showed just how a hacker is able to direct the user to a webpage that contains malicious code, where a remote wipe assault might eventually cause untold factory reset nightmares for the smartphone's owner.

Ubergizmo , Samsung Galaxy smartphones vulnerable to remote wipe assault?, Samsung Galaxy smartphones vulnerable to remote wipe assault?

Shocker: Nintendo Wii U said to be region-locked

Eurogamerclaims it has confirmation from Nintendo UK that the forthcoming Wii U console will be region-locked, just like the original Wii and the 3DS.

Engadget , Shocker: Nintendo Wii U said to be region-locked, Shocker: Nintendo Wii U said to be region-locked

WebOS opens up at last [video]

. WebOS, the dearly departed mobile operating system developed by Palm and purchased by HP (HPQ), is open source at last. HP on Friday took the wraps off of Open webOS 1.0, which has “an OpenEmbedded build that allows a full webOS experience running inside an OE emulator,” along with core email and browsing applications that can be ported onto different devices. HP says it will continue adding key features to Open webOS in the coming months, including open sourced media and audio components, the BlueZ Bluetooth stack and optimized SysMgr rendering architecture.



Boy Genius Report , WebOS opens up at last [video], WebOS opens up at last [video]

Slender: The Arrival first two screenshots released, looks ominous

If you've surfed the internet long enough, you might have heard of the Slender Man, a (hopefully) not real creature that can also be found in the free video game, Slender: The Eight Pages. For those unfamiliar, it's a horror-based video game in which players have to roam through a forest with only a torchlight where they will have to locate 8 pages. They will occasionally be stalked by the Slender Man where looking at him for long periods of time will drive the player insane (through the game, not in real life).

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Samsung rumored to be developing a mobile browser of their own

When it comes to mobile browsers, there are several popular choices, such as Safari for iOS devices and Google Chrome for Android. However according Korean publication, Etnews, it seems that Samsung wants in on the mobile browser game as well and it has been reported that the Korean company is interested in building a mobile browser of its own, which we're assuming will compete against Apple's Safari and Google Chrome. Just like the previously mentioned browsers, Samsung's version will allegedly also be based on the open source Webkit.

Ubergizmo , Samsung rumored to be developing a mobile browser of their own, Samsung rumored to be developing a mobile browser of their own

Leica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup

Leica wasn't about to let everyone else hog the spotlight at Photokina this year. The company took the wraps off more products than you could possible cram into one post (or two, or three...). But among the more intriguing is certainly the new S-System - an update its pro-series medium format line. The sensor and accompanying board have all been refreshed, with the 30 x 44mm sensor cramming 37.5 megapixels into its expansive CCD surface. The 16-bit color depth is complimented by a wide ISO range of 100 to 1600, which should cover you for almost any imaginable application.

Engadget , Leica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup, Leica reveals S-System medium format digital photography lineup

ASC Appoints New Vice President Business Development, UK

Paul Manyweathers is back on boardHoesbach/Germany, September 27, 2012 – ASC, a leading global provider of innovative solutions to record, analyze and evaluate multimedia-based communications is very pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Manyweathers in the role of Vice President Business Development United Kingdom, effective from September 24th, 2012.Paul has a long history in the Voice Recording, Quality Monitoring and WFO space. He was initially instrumental in developing ASC’s UK organization in the 1990's, and substantially growing it over the next 15 years. Dr.

Press Release Distribution , ASC Appoints New Vice President Business Development, UK, ASC Appoints New Vice President Business Development, UK

Samsung Galaxy S Duos officially launched in Germany

Last week, we told you that the dual SIM Samsung Galaxy S Duos was priced in Germany, and now Samsung has officially introduced the handset there. The Galaxy S Duos is one of the most elegant dual SIM smartphones on the market, and also one of the best, specs-wise. It features a 4 inch WVGA display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, 1GHz Qualcomm MSM7227A processor, 768MB of RAM, 5MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera, and 4GB of expandable memory.
According to Samsung Germany, the official price of the Galaxy S Duos is €349.

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Google Play Store Celebrating 25 Billion Downloads

To celebrate 25 billion downloads, the Google Play Store is having a sale for the next 5 days:. “Every day you'll be able to choose from a collection of apps from some of the world's top developers including Gameloft, Electronic Arts, Rovio, runtastic, Full Fat and more. And all for just 25 cents.
“We'll also be offering some special collections like 25 movies you must own, 25 banned books, 25 albums that changed the world and our 25 top selling magazines, all at special prices.”

Get on and help celebrate by picking up a bargain.

The Gadgeteer , Google Play Store Celebrating 25 Billion Downloads, Google Play Store Celebrating 25 Billion Downloads

BBM for BlackBerry 10 gets a retooled UI, predictive keyboard with language detection

Everyone's favorite messaging service, BBM has broke from cover in its new BlackBerry 10 digs at BlackBerry Jam Americas 2012. The software is sporting a redesigned UI, which places the focus on your contacts' photos instead of the regular ol' list of names. Speech bubbles that we've all become familiar with are still here and emoticons get cozy as well.

2DayBlog.com , BBM for BlackBerry 10 gets a retooled UI, predictive keyboard with language detection, BBM for BlackBerry 10 gets a retooled UI, predictive keyboard with language detection

Twitter users could be direct message malware victims

According to some security analysts, suspicious direct messages from Twitter friends with links to Facebook that have started to make their rounds might not be all that simple, especially when there is the very real possibility of them being malicious “backdoor trojans.” Have you been receiving direct messages on Twitter that resembled spam. Those Facebook links in there tend to be bogus most of the time, and Sophos analyst Graham Cluley wrote about it, sharing with the rest of the world the different variations of the direct messages that include, “your in this [link] lol” and “lol ur famous now [link]“.

Ubergizmo , Twitter users could be direct message malware victims, Twitter users could be direct message malware victims

Nokia officially announces Asha 309 and dual SIM Asha 308 (video)

Nokia has introduced two new members of its Asha Touch family, and one of them is the Asha 309 that we told you about last night. The other one is the Nokia Asha 308. The two handsets resemble the previously announced Asha 306 and 305, both design-wise, and specs-wise.




Unwired View , Nokia officially announces Asha 309 and dual SIM Asha 308 (video), Nokia officially announces Asha 309 and dual SIM Asha 308 (video)

Nokia reportedly looking to sue HTC over their Windows Phone 8 handset designs

Yesterday we reported that despite HTC's recently announced Windows Phone 8X and 8S handsets looking remarkably like Nokia's Lumia series of smartphones, the Finnish company had released a rather diplomatic statement saying that HTC's efforts was "good news" for the Windows Phone ecosystem. We admitted it was rather gracious of them and if you were wondering when the other shoe was going to drop, here it is. According to reports, it seems that Nokia is looking to sue HTC over their new Windows Phone 8 handsets, particularly that of the 8X which we can't help but agree upon first glance could be mistaken for Nokia's Lumia 820.

Ubergizmo , Nokia reportedly looking to sue HTC over their Windows Phone 8 handset designs, Nokia reportedly looking to sue HTC over their Windows Phone 8 handset designs

Movius Appoints New VP Of International Sales

ATLANTA - September 25, 2012 – Global leader in application enablement, Movius Interactive Corporation, today announces the appointment of Steve Summers as Vice President of International Sales. A veteran in the mobile messaging industry with over 25 years experience, Summers joins Movius from the UK at a time when the company is looking to further enhance its international portfolio. The role will see Summers develop and lead international sales strategies, build and maintain key relationships with customers, identify and engage new business opportunities and research the market and related products.

Press Release Distribution , Movius Appoints New VP Of International Sales, Movius Appoints New VP Of International Sales

Samsung's Galaxy Note II gets its UK release date: October 1st

We've already asked around to let you know that British phablet fans can get their Galaxy Note II fix on ThreeUK, O2 and Vodafone, and now we know the date, too. Anxious S-pen lovers will be able to grab the new device from October 1st from the carriers, or pick 'em up at the Carphone Warehouse and Phones4U - in either Marble White or Titanium Grey.

Engadget , Samsung's Galaxy Note II gets its UK release date: October 1st, Samsung's Galaxy Note II gets its UK release date: October 1st

States reach $69 million settlement with three publishers in e-book price fixing case

When the US Department of Justice sued Apple and five major book publishers over alleged e-book price rigging, it immediately became clear that a few of these companies would do just about anything to avoid trial. That same day, three of the publishers - HarperCollins, Simon & Schuster and Hachette - elected to settle with the DoJ. Now, those same three publishers have reached an agreement in 49 states (all but Minnesota), wherein consumers will receive a combined $69 million in compensation. Specifically, the payout applies to people who bought agency-priced e-books between April 1, 2010 and May 21, 2012.

Engadget , States reach $69 million settlement with three publishers in e-book price fixing case, States reach $69 million settlement with three publishers in e-book price fixing case

New iPod touch, the real iPad mini

With prices starting at $299, the new iPod touch also features a 5 megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording with autofocus, face detection and an LED flash, and the new panorama feature. Other highlights: built-in Facebook integration; Shared Photo Streams via iCloud; iMessage, FaceTime , Mail and Game Center.


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Sony announces new line of slim external batteries for smartphones and tablets

Sony announced on Monday that it will introduce a new line of external batteries for smartphones and tablets. Shipping in capacities of 3,500 to 7,000mAh, these external juice boxes weigh around 198 grams and measure 130.6mm by 12.9mm, making them about the size of a modern smartphone. Charging devices via USB, Sony claims that these portable pick me ups can be recharged up to 500 times and can charge most smartphones in an hour and a half. If toting another smartphone-like device around doesn't sound ideal to you, Sony will also be releasing smaller "stick-type" (think flash drives) external batteries in assorted colors.

Engadget , Sony announces new line of slim external batteries for smartphones and tablets, Sony announces new line of slim external batteries for smartphones and tablets

Pantech Vega R3 packs Snapdragon S4 Pro, 5.3-inch screen into one hand

If there's one thing that defines the phablet, it's not hand portability - what's on the market usually demands something of a stretch. Pantech wants to keep our grip at leastslightly in check through its imminent Vega R3. The Android phone's 5.3-inch, IPS-based LCD isn't what we'd call modest, but it's framed by an extra-thin bezel that Pantech claims is still comfortable in one hand. The R3 will be powerful, no matter how you hold it. It touts the the same quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro we just saw in the LG Optimus G along with 2GB of RAM, a 13-megapixel camera and a 2,600mAh battery that can top up 100 minutes.

Engadget , Pantech Vega R3 packs Snapdragon S4 Pro, 5.3-inch screen into one hand, Pantech Vega R3 packs Snapdragon S4 Pro, 5.3-inch screen into one hand

Samsung plans to update 16 devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Earlier today, the update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S III started rolling out. Soon after that, the Korean company gave The Verge the complete list of devices that it's planning on upgrading to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. There are 16 devices in total, one of which is a mysterious ‘Galaxy Music'.

Unwired View , Samsung plans to update 16 devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Samsung plans to update 16 devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

UAV Lifeguards to patrol Australian beaches, Hasselhoff given notice

Look, up in the sky. It's a bird, it's a plane - it's. a lifeguard. Aiming to keep a robotic eye out for distressed swimmers and dangerous marine life, Surf Life Saving Australia will soon deploy flying safety drones across beaches in Queensland, Australia. Starting off on a trial basis, the unmanned bots have a wingspan of one meter (about three feet) and will feature detachable safety buoys and alert sirens. While it could be the next thing in oceanside safety, we'd image that some folks won't be too fond of being watched sans any say in the matter.

Engadget , UAV Lifeguards to patrol Australian beaches, Hasselhoff given notice, UAV Lifeguards to patrol Australian beaches, Hasselhoff given notice

Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE surfaces for Sprint

If you found yourself on the wrong network for Samsung's upcoming Galaxy Stellar smartphone, consider this: The Galaxy Victory. This little slab was leaked to Android Central recently, sporting similar specs to Verizon's upcoming budget device. Like its cousin, the Victory appears to have a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a TouchWiz flavored serving of Ice Cream Sandwich and a 4-inch 800 x 480 display - but it sets itself apart with a five-megapixel rear facing camera and quad-band GSM support. The handset also plays nice with Samsung's TecTiles accessory, as well as Google Wallet, Beam and other NFC standards.

Engadget , Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE surfaces for Sprint, Samsung Galaxy Victory 4G LTE surfaces for Sprint

Growing Up Geek: Ben Gilbert

Welcome to Growing Up Geek, a feature where we take a look back at our youth, and tell stories of growing up to be the nerds that we are. This week, we have our very own Ben Gilbert. He likes ninja turtles, obviously. To me, being a "geek" about something - anything, really - is being super, super passionate about that subject. It's that passion that drew me to documentaries like Helvetica, or King of Kong. It's that passion, witnessed in speeches and conversations with colleagues, that renews my love of video games every year I attend GDC. It's that passion that endears me to people like Stephen King and Trent Reznor.




Engadget , Growing Up Geek: Ben Gilbert, Growing Up Geek: Ben Gilbert

Battle over ownership of final Cunningham Corvette headed to court

Remember that recently-discovered Briggs Cunningham Corvette. The last of three to be found that raced at the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans. Well, as is customary in matters such as these, a tense legal battle has broiled, with many players to follow, so lets just get into it. Here's how the story goes: After more than 50 years in hiding, the rare Le Mans racer surfaced in the garage of Pamela Carr, widow of Florida Judge Richard Carr. Richard's son, Rick, had known of the car for years, but only recently checked the VIN, which led him to reach out to Cunningham historian Larry Berman.

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Mini considering sedan, small sports car

It looks as if the Mini stable could get a little more crowded. Inside Line reports that Mini's parent, BMW, may be considering a number of new models, including yet another CUV, a sports car, and a four-door. The additions, if they're all greenlit, would bump the Mini line to a total of 10 variants. According to Harald Kreuger, a recently appointed brand board member, the company is also considering a new model positioned above the current Cooper.

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HTC announces Windows Phone 8S with 1GHz dual-core Krait

HTC just unveiled its second Windows Phone 8-powered smartphone - called Windows Phone 8S. ItÂ's more compact than the 8X and should go easier on the wallet as it comes with with less capable hardware. The HTC Windows Phone 8S is based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 chipset and runs on a 1GHz dual-core Krait processor and Adreno 225 GPU. It has 512MB of RAM and 4GB internal storage expandable via a microSD card slot. The screen is 4-inch capacitive Super LCD of WVGA resolution, which has Gorilla Glass protection.

The rest of the specs include a 5MP camera (F2.8, 35mm lens) with LED flash, 720p video recording and dedicated camera key.



GSM Arena , HTC announces Windows Phone 8S with 1GHz dual-core Krait, HTC announces Windows Phone 8S with 1GHz dual-core Krait

Apple sells 5 million iPhone 5's in the first three days alone

Flagship smartphones sell by the millions and that's a given. Some 2 million people pre-ordered the new iPhone 5 and the total number of sold devices in the three days since the launch on September 21 has reached and surpassed 5 million units. Sales predictions were a bit higher (standing at around 8 million units), but as you know, market predictions are not what you would call an exact science.

GSM Arena , Apple sells 5 million iPhone 5's in the first three days alone, Apple sells 5 million iPhone 5's in the first three days alone

Mercedes E63 AMGs will race in Australia's V8 Supercar series next season, Holden debuts new Commodore race car

Ford and Holden have, just the two of them, been holding down the V8 Supercars fort for years now. The introduction of the Car of the Future regulations, which puts carmaker body panels on top of a generic chassis, induced Nissan Australia to join the party in 2013 with four of its Altima sedans. Chrysler Group Australia recently said it would not be lining up. So did Mercedes-Benz Australia, but an acquisition and an international agreement between Erebus Motorsports, Stone Brothers Racing and AMG's Customer Sports Program run by HWA means E63 AMGs will be on the starting line for the first race of 2013.



Autoblog , Mercedes E63 AMGs will race in Australia's V8 Supercar series next season, Holden debuts new Commodore race car, Mercedes E63 AMGs will race in Australia's V8 Supercar series next season, Holden debuts new Commodore race car

Onkyo shows off a few mini audio systems, one amp and Roku-ready receivers

Onkyo's CEDIA booth served as a way for it to show off all manner of new audio technology including this funky iLunar dock (above), which uses tech developed by Swiss audio company Sonic Emotion to create a "3D sound field" from stereo sources. We couldn't get much of a feel for it on the show floor with the wide open spaces and noise, but according to Onkyo, its six full-range drivers and downward-firing subwoofer combine to send sound in all directions, resulting in a stereo experience no matter where the listener is seated in smaller rooms.






Engadget , Onkyo shows off a few mini audio systems, one amp and Roku-ready receivers, Onkyo shows off a few mini audio systems, one amp and Roku-ready receivers