Koenigsegg claims records, says Agera R goes 0-200 mph in 17.68 sec.

We all know Koenigsegg makes blisteringly fast exotic cars. The latest hyper machine from Sweden is the Agera R, and Koenigsegg wanted to see just how fast its two-door toy could go. With the help of an (unnamed) third party to verify the results and a Racelogic VBox, the Koenigsegg team set out to make some high-speed passes at its Sweden-based proving ground. The results.

Autoblog, Koenigsegg claims records, says Agera R goes 0-200 mph in 17.68 sec.

Honda details 2012 Insight refinements, MPG improvements ahead of Frankfurt

Honda is set to unveil a lightly revised version of the European Honda Insight at this year's Frankfurt Motor Show. This 2012 Insight will feature greater efficiency gleaned from substantial aerodynamic work (check out that new grille and front bumper), reduced engine friction, improvements to the CVT and the air-conditioning system. What does all of that translate into on the road. Honda says that the tweaks allow the 2012 Insight to produce 96 g/km of CO2, or 57 mpg on the European cycle. As GreenCarReports.com points out, the European cycle typically yields results that are around 10 to 20 percent higher than the U.S.

Autoblog, Honda details 2012 Insight refinements, MPG improvements ahead of Frankfurt

Acer liquidmini Ferrari Edition is one race loving droid

Acer and Scuderia Ferrari have been successful partners for quite some time now, with Ferrari branded, Acer laptops being the most prominent product to come from the relationship. The latest addition to the Acer Ferrari product line is significantly more pocket friendly than any of its predecessors - it is an Android smartphone. The Acer liquidimini Ferrari Edition droid is aimed at all the Ferrari fans out there, who cannot afford the Vertu made handsets, which are also endorsed by the Italian car maker.

GSM Arena, Acer liquidmini Ferrari Edition is one race loving droid

Sony SA-NS500 HomeShare speaker knows how to work a room

Finally, a HomeShare speaker with built-in AirPlay for wireless streaming from your iThing or Apple TV. It'll cost you though: when the NS500 arrives in stores around late October or early November you can expect to see a booming $399 price tag strapped around its logarithmic neck. Sony assures us you'll get some heavyweight audio for that money, thanks to four drivers and a sub-woofer positioned in a "unilateral manner" to pump David Guetta into every nook and cranny.

Engadget, Sony SA-NS500 HomeShare speaker knows how to work a room

Telus to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G on September 8, Rogers prices it at $599.99

A version of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 which will come with 4G data connectivity built-in is headed to Canada soon, that much we've known since August when the Wi-Fi-only variant of the tablet was launched. Two of the carriers that will have the Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G are Telus and Rogers. In fact, about a month ago a flyer portraying Rogers' device leaked. Today we get new information about the 4G Tab.


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alldigits, Telus to launch the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G on September 8, Rogers prices it at $599.99

AR.Drone control finally comes to Android, lazy quadrocopter enthusiasts rejoice

The folks at Parrot have been promising us an Android app for the AR.Drone since pretty much day one. Well, it certainly took long enough (it's been over a year since the app was demoed at Google I/O), but pre-made quadrocopter fans no longer have to reach for unofficial solutions to pilot their unmanned vehicle with their Droids. Sadly, games for the flying augmented reality platform are still MIA, but at least you can fire up AR.FreeFlight and have the $299 UAV tear around your block and annoy your neighbors. But, it shouldn't take long for some one to whip up something fun with the SDK.

Engadget, AR.Drone control finally comes to Android, lazy quadrocopter enthusiasts rejoice

San Francisco police: What lost iPhone prototype?

Despite a recent CNET report that suggested a prototype of a next-generation iPhone had, yet again gone missing in a bar, San Francisco's police department says it has no record of an investigation, SF Weekly reported on Friday. “I talked to CNET,” Officer Albie Esparza, a spokesperson for the San Francisco police department said.

Boy Genius Report, San Francisco police: What lost iPhone prototype?

Verizon Stores Receiving Droid Bionic Stock, Demo Units

Though Verizon is remaining mum on an official announcement (despite advertisements, viral marketing, and contests), the Motorola DROID BIONIC has made the long trek to the back rooms of some Verizon stores as the carrier stocks up for the launch of the highly anticipated handset. Also joining the Bionic on its journey are launch kits, which include live demo units for in-store display.

Android Phone, Verizon Stores Receiving Droid Bionic Stock, Demo Units

China's Baidu displays new mobile OS

We first heard that Baidu might be making their way into the mobile operating system market more than a year ago, and with the top search engine on China developing their very own Web browser, here is the latest on Baidu Inc. – it seems that the company has offered a glimpse of its upcoming mobile operating system, while rolling out a new mobile application platform in order to boost its presence in the mobile web market that if anything, has gotten even more competitive than ever before.

Ubergizmo, China's Baidu displays new mobile OS

Droid Bionic rooted a week before its release

If you're the type of Android user who only buys a device if it can be rooted, you may want to consider the Motorola Droid Bionic as your next purchase. The device is expected to launch on the 8th of September but only a week prior to its release, it seems that the device has already been rooted, as evidenced in the screen capture above that shows the "#" – an indication that verifies root access. For those unfamiliar with the concept of rooting, it's the process of modifying the operating system that comes shipped with your device (i.e. Froyo 2.2, Gingerbread 2.3, Honeycomb 3.2, etc).

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Frogger Decades marks Frogger's 30th birthday

Great news old school gamers - if you remember the classic arcade game, Frogger - you'll be pleased to know that Konami has decided to celebrate its 30th anniversary by releasing a brand new, updated version of the game. This time, instead of spending quarters at arcades, you'll be able to play it everywhere you go with your iOS device. But they didn't just poert over the original 8-bit game to the iOS platform, they've recreated the game with brand new, graphics, animation and music. Called Frogger Decades, it features gameplay similar to the original road-crossing game with additional challenges.

Ubergizmo, Frogger Decades marks Frogger's 30th birthday

Faster HTC Sensation with Beats tech on its way, specs inside

A new HTC Sensation is on its way with a faster Qualcomm 8260 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, internal storage has been upgraded to 4 gigs and finally it will have a beefier battery by some good 210 mAh (1.730 mAh in total). The HTC Sensation with Beats by Dr. Dre audio technology will also ship with complimentary special edition headphones with remote control for faster music selection.
Here's a chart with more detailed specs on the new HTC Sensation.

The expected price for the device will be about $847, which is a bargain considering that a pair of Beats by Dr.

GSM Arena, Faster HTC Sensation with Beats tech on its way, specs inside

LG goes big with stylus-equipped PenTouch plasma TVs

It's a good time to be a stylus fan. Not only has Samsung debuted its handwriting-friendly Series 7 Slate and Galaxy Note tablets, but LG is also bringing the stylus into the living room with its new series of PenTouch plasma TVs. Available in both 50-inch and 60-inch varieties, each TV comes with a pair of Touch Pens that let you either control the TV and included software like a calendar and photo gallery, or simply draw on it to your heart's content.

Engadget, LG goes big with stylus-equipped PenTouch plasma TVs

You can now reserve your Samsung Galaxy S LTE on Rogers

We did our fair share of rejoicing about Tuesday's official reveal of the Samsung Galaxy S on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Now, the Canadians will have their turn to party. Rogers has created a reservation page for the Samsung Galaxy S LTE on their website. Unfortunately, you'll have to shell out a $40 refundable deposit to reserve your Galaxy S LTE. If you are unfamiliar with this device, it spots a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of onboard storage, a 8 megapixel camera in the rear,and a 2 megapixel camera in the front.

Unwired View, You can now reserve your Samsung Galaxy S LTE on Rogers

Euro RSCG London wins Social Media and Search for VO5

Euro RSCG London extends current advertising partnership to include social mediaEuro RSCG London's social media capability, The Cupola Lab will create and manage all the social media for Unilever's haircare brand, VO5 'Extreme Style'. This includes the launch of unbranded content, a complete social media strategy and the implementation of the VO5 'Extreme Style' Facebook Page and YouTube channel and SEO.The first project will kick off in September and involves supporting the latest advert in the V05 Extreme Style 'Break The Mould' series with online buzz and community discussion.

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Makayama Movie Mount turns your iPad 2 into a video recording studio

It seems that small point and shoot video cameras like the Flip are going the way of the Dinosaur, as they are being replaced by smartphones like the iPhone 4. But have you ever considered using your iPad 2 as a video camera. Makayama gives you the ability to attach various accessories such as lenses, microphones, lights, tripods and even an optical viewfinder to your iPad 2 with their new Movie Mount case. This Smartcover compatible case offers some cool features such as the ability to attach 37 mm conversion lenses, like wide angle and zoom. It even allows you to easily slide the lens out of the way for on the fly changes.

The Gadgeteer, Makayama Movie Mount turns your iPad 2 into a video recording studio

Electric Audi A2 concept whirs towards Frankfurt

The 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show is nearly upon us, and concept vehicles are flying out of the ether at an ever-increasing rate. Audi has foisted the latest concept salvo upon the automotive world with its electric A2 concept. It's a compact four-seater with an eye towards tomorrow's style and long-range performance. With the A2 Concept, Audi is looking to move its LED lighting technology into the next generation. The headlights feature a high-resolution, non-glaring high beam and high-efficiency low beam light modules.

Autoblog, Electric Audi A2 concept whirs towards Frankfurt

Pogoplug Mobile – Extends Storage for iOS and Android Devices

After simplifying multimedia sharing for desktops and laptops, Cloud Engines is introducing Pogoplug Mobile, an incarnation of Pogoplug for smartphone and tablets. Pogoplug Mobile works on the same principle as its older sibbling: it's basically an easy to use web server to which you attach a USB drive with whatever capacity you want. Once setup, it can serve content over the network via a nice user interface. The Pogoplug Mobile user interface has been optimized for touch devices of all sizes, which is why it is different from the desktop version, which is build for classic computers.

Ubergizmo, Pogoplug Mobile â€" Extends Storage for iOS and Android Devices

Sony VAIO S Series laptop announced

Sony has expanded their family of VAIO laptops with the new S Series which will feature a 15.5″ Full HD 1080p display alongside a slim and light design – and if you foresee that you will be spending most of the time out of the office, how about picking up the optional sheet battery as well to go along for all day mobility. Measuring less than an inch thin and tipping the scales at 4.4 pounds, this VAIO S Series laptop will also come with Hybrid Graphics so that you can achieve a balance between productivity and performance, letting you play games during those breaks from between your work shift.

Ubergizmo, Sony VAIO S Series laptop announced

PickupTrucks.com tests Ram Runner by Kore, compares with Ford SVT Raptor

Here at Autoblog, we're big fans of the Ford Raptor. So when Dodge announced that Mopar would be prepping a Ram for a head-to-head duel, we were quite excited to see the outcome of that project. Officially revealed in all its glory on March 28 of this year, the Ram Runner kit is offered in seven component sets that allow you to build your Ram up as much as you'd like. We haven't had the chance to test out the fully equipped Ram yet, but our friend Mike Levine from PickupTrucks.com lined one up and took it out to the desert.

Autoblog, PickupTrucks.com tests Ram Runner by Kore, compares with Ford SVT Raptor

Droid Bionic TV Spot Seemingly Confirms September 8 Release

Last night while taking in an episode of George Lopez in the wee hours of the morning, loyal Phandroid reader Edmond spotted the Motorola DROID BIONIC “Rule all Machines” ad during a commercial break, only this time something different caught his eye. At the end of the spot the final frames very clearly said 09.08.11, the long-rumored release date often attached to the Bionic. Luckily for us, Edmond was able to capture the moment for posterities sake.



Android Phone, Droid Bionic TV Spot Seemingly Confirms September 8 Release

ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook On Sale For Only $249.99

Here's your chance to grab this ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK netbook for only $249.99 (normal price $379.99) over at Newegg. This mini laptop offers a 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display, a 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 dual-core processor, an Intel GMA 3150 graphics card, a 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, a 0.3MP webcam, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 7 Starter OS.

TechFresh, ASUS Eee PC 1015PEM-PU17-BK Netbook On Sale For Only $249.99

Sprint Rebukes Claims that AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Will Create Jobs

One of the main selling points AT&T has been touting for its merger with T-Mobile has been the creation of new jobs, a point reiterated in their response to a Department of Justice complaint against the proposed deal. It's easy to understand why AT&T would throw around the J word in light of our current economic situation. Jobs are at a premium, and as the US government scrambles to address unemployment issues a proposal that puts new jobs on the table should, theoretically, gain some support.

Android Phone, Sprint Rebukes Claims that AT&T/T-Mobile Merger Will Create Jobs

Revo K2 is a mountainous slab of music-blasting aluminum

Revo's K2 can pull in FM, DAB and DAB+ broadcasts, stream internet radio and tunes from Last.fm. Not enough. Well you can hook up your iPod, iPhone or iPad too, and pull in music wirelessly from the library on you computer. It pumps out a total of 40-watts of "room-filling" audio using four drivers powered by a pair of Class-D amps. But let's be honest - you want' it cause it's pretty. The hidden-until-activated OLED screen, aluminum body, and black rubber accents are the real draw here. Sure the iOS remote apps and DLNA compatibility are nice to have, but this £299.95 ($488) radio is all about drawing attention.






Engadget, Revo K2 is a mountainous slab of music-blasting aluminum

Samsung MV800 – Camera With Flip-Out LCD Display

Samsung has been exploring the dual-view concept for some time, and after releasing a previous cameras using two LCD displays (one small, one big), it came to the conclusion than a single 3" (432×240) LCD tilt display was even better: The Samsung MV800 was born. Having one display which can rotate by 180 degrees is better than two fixed ones for a couple of reasons: First, you don't have to compromise for a smaller image on the front. Secondly, you can use every angle between 0 and 180 degrees.

Ubergizmo, Samsung MV800 â€" Camera With Flip-Out LCD Display

Apple, RIM sued by software maker Openwave over patents

Openwave Systems has filed patent infringement lawsuits against Apple and Research In Motion with a Delaware federal court and the U.S. International Trade Commission. Openwave believes products from both firms infringe on five patents related to how “mobile devices connect to the internet,” Bloomberg reports. The iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, BlackBerry PlayBook and BlackBerry Curve were all named in the suit. Openwave said it filed the lawsuits after it did not “receive a substantive response” when it offered both firms the option to license its technology.

Boy Genius Report, Apple, RIM sued by software maker Openwave over patents

Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype at a Bar, Says Report

A mock-up of what some believe the iPhone 5 to look like, based on case design leaks. Image source: MacRumors. You'd think Apple employees would be a little more careful with their precious prototypes after last year.
Apparently a next-gen iPhone prototype has gone missing, this time from San Francisco bar Cava 22, according to CNET. The device was reportedly lost in late July, and Apple scrambled to recover it over the following days. Instead of being bought by Gawker for five grand, this one sold on Craigslist for $200.

Last April, an eerily similar incident occurred with the iPhone 4. Redwood City, CA resident Brian J.

Gadget Lab, Apple Loses Another iPhone Prototype at a Bar, Says Report

Sprint's contract termination fee balloons to $350 ahead of iPhone 5 launch

Though late to the finish line, it looks like Sprint is finally ready to follow AT&T and Verizon Wireless' lead and bump its contract termination fee to $350 for “advanced devices.” Sprint confirmed on Wednesday that it will soon increase its early termination fee (ETF) from $200 to $350 beginning in early September. The 75% increase will impact subscribers who purchase subsidized smartphones, tablets, netbooks and notebooks, and the ETF will continue to be prorated as it is currently. The change is set to go into effect on September 9th according to a company spokesperson, and the timing is anything but curious.

Boy Genius Report, Sprint's contract termination fee balloons to $350 ahead of iPhone 5 launch

Google offers free calls home from Gmail for American military

Google knows how valuable our service men and women are, and how hard it is to be away from home on long tours of duty. The company is giving back where it can, by offering free calls within Gmail to the states for people with a valid .mil email address. It might not seem like much, but you'd understand after getting your first cell phone bill with roaming charges from the eastern mountains of Afghanistan.

Engadget, Google offers free calls home from Gmail for American military

Google Voice Receives Update, Includes Notification and Voicemail Playback Bug Fixes

A bug fixer update has been made available for Google Voice, bringing along improved notifications, warnings for attempts to send text messages without a data connection, and cleaned up voicemail playback controls. Gone is the annoying bug that required the ‘play' button to be pressed twice just to hear a voicemail. All-in-all a rather solid update, though it doesn't seem to bring along any new features or functionality. Here are the highlights:.

Android Phone, Google Voice Receives Update, Includes Notification and Voicemail Playback Bug Fixes

Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi merge LCD operations

Mergers often end up with some corners being cut (cost savings in corporate parlance), resulting in a leaner and often meaner entity. Of course, there will be collateral damage along the way, but then again that is to be expected. The latest news that is going around would be three Japanese giants, Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi working together to merge their liquid-crystal display (LCD) operations by taking advantage of the $2.6 billion government-backed funds in order to hold their ground against fierce competition from rivals who hail from South Korea and Taiwan.

Ubergizmo, Sony, Toshiba and Hitachi merge LCD operations

Aljazeera Sports Channels Join MENOS To Access ASBU Exchange Network

Global broadcaster Aljazeera Sports Channels will use award-winning technology from satellite communication specialist Newtec and the Arab States Broadcasting Union to receive its multimedia content TUNIS, Tunisia, DOHA, Qatar and SINT-NIKLAAS, Belgium, 31 August 2011 - Aljazeera has invested in several Multimedia Exchange Network over Satellite (MENOS™) TV interactive terminals from leading satellite communication company Newtec. The technology will be used to receive TV and data from key sporting events.

Press Release Distribution, Aljazeera Sports Channels Join MENOS To Access ASBU Exchange Network

Samsung GT-i9220 confirmed as smartphone with dual-band WiFi, specs remain in rumorville

Samsung's GT-i9220 has been swirling through the rumor mills for a while now, and we've seen tons of conflicting reports regarding this little monster. While its specifications remain shaky at best, a few solid tidbits courtesy of the Wi-Fi Alliance indeed reveal the GT-i9220 as a smartphone, which counters previous speculation that it was merely a media player. Additionally, this Sammy will feature dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi, the latter being an uncommon (though entirely welcome) feature for smartphones, and lending credence to its high-end specs.

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For the TouchPad Hungry, HP to Produce One More Run

Who would have known that discontinuing a product would be just the ticket to spur on stock-clearing sales. Well, HP experienced the phenomenon first hand after announcing they would cease production of hardware related to webOS, dropping the price of platform's first tablet to just $99. Due to unprecedented demand, HP has decided to produce one final run of TouchPad's to fulfill the desires of the tablet hungry.

Android Phone, For the TouchPad Hungry, HP to Produce One More Run

Ford Evos: Cloud Connected Car

Ford has announced the Ford Evos, a Hybrid sedan concept car that is constantly connected to the cloud. While it is only a concept at the moment, it is -mostly- based on ideas and technologies that can be achievable in the near-future. For instance, having a constant connection between the car and the Internet is merely a cost issue, not a technological one. In Ford's vision, the Evos knows everything about your personal preferences from the data that you have accumulated overtime (in the cloud).



Ubergizmo, Ford Evos: Cloud Connected Car

Wacom's Inkling lets you draw without a tablet

Most Wacom tablets have to be connected to a computer for it to work.  But what if you prefer drawing on physical paper with a pen?  That's where Wacom's Inkling comes in.  It works similar to the Livescribe but the Inkling doesn't require special paper.



The Gadgeteer, Wacom's Inkling lets you draw without a tablet

Parrot Asteroid – Apps, Web, Phone, and Music in Your Car

Install the Parrot Asteroid receiver in your car, and you'll be connected to the internet, GPS, telephone, radio, and your mobile device.   Main functions are accessible using the jog wheel, but you can also control the unit with voice commands.  The Asteroid comes with a GPS dongle, so you can navigate without requiring a separate GPS device.  If you supply your own 3G service, you'll be able to access the internet via Android apps.  The unit can connect to your Bluetooth-enabled phone to make calls, and you can connect MP3 players directly to the unit and control playback with voice commands.

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JawBone Icon HD And Its New Friend, The Nerd

JawBon's Icon gets a bigger speaker and a new friend - the Nerd. Photo credit JawBone. You're still going to look like a total dork if you wear it, but at least you won't go crazy with frustration when you use the new JawBone Icon HD Bluetooth headset, and its accompanying dongle, the Nerd.
The Icon HD is the same as the existing Icon, only with a bigger, better speaker inside — hence the “HD” moniker. You can connect to two devices at once (like JawBone's JamBox speaker), letting you stream music from your laptop and also answer incoming calls from your phone.

Gadget Lab, JawBone Icon HD And Its New Friend, The Nerd

Adobe CreatePDF for iPad

Convert all your WordPerfect files to PDF with Adobe's CreatePDF. Aside from the bloated carcass that is Photoshop, and the CPU-taxing nightmare that is Flash, Adobe is also known for the slimline, efficient and easy to use Acrobat and Acrobat Reader, applications for authoring and reading PDF files. Who am I kidding. Acrobat is pretty much the most complicated, slow and cumbersome way to do anything with a PDF, which is why I'm skeptical that Adobe's CreatePDF for iOS will even work.

The $10 universal app takes files of many formats and converts them to a PDF.

Gadget Lab, Adobe CreatePDF for iPad

World's only turbine-powered Batmobile up for sale on eBay, recession hits Bruce Wayne, too

Remember that Boeing-powered Batmobile we ran across last month. Well friends, it could be yours via eBay auction in about a week. Currently, the highest bid is $620,000 - which would be enough to cover the cost of several cars not fit for the Caped Crusader. However, none of those come equipped with a helicopter turbine, now do they. Putsch Racing reminds interested parties that the mean machine is street registered in the US, so you can roll like the Dark Knight without fear of the police pursuing you.






Engadget, World's only turbine-powered Batmobile up for sale on eBay, recession hits Bruce Wayne, too

Porsche CEO confirms Ferrari-fighter above 911

Recently, we received word that Porsche was prepping a Ferrari-fighting model that would slot above the 911 and above the upcoming 918 within the Porsche lineup, and now, we have confirmation that this new sports car is, in fact, on its way. The German automaker was tired of seeing Ferrari face little competition in its class.

Autoblog, Porsche CEO confirms Ferrari-fighter above 911