Many consumers still unwilling to buy electronics online

The advent of online shopping changed the retail industry forever, but many consumers are still not willing to shop for consumer electronics online despite potential cost savings. New data from market research firm The NPD Group shows that while nearly two-thirds of U.S. consumers use the Internet to research consumer electronics purchases, only about half go on to purchase electronics online. ”It's not surprising to see that so many consumers won't buy TVs, smartphones, and other popular CE products online, despite using the Internet to perform basic product research,” said NPD analyst Stephen Baker in a statement.

Boy Genius Report, Many consumers still unwilling to buy electronics online

Amazon offers $50 gift card with all Verizon phones

Amazon's wireless division announced on Friday that it will provide a $50 gift card with the purchase of any Verizon Wireless device between Friday and Monday, September 26th. The card can be used anywhere on Amazon.com or can be used for wireless accessories on the AmazonWireless website. The HTC ThunderBolt 4G is currently priced at just $0.01, which means you're basically getting paid $49.99 to pick one up.

Boy Genius Report, Amazon offers $50 gift card with all Verizon phones

Battlefield 3 Xbox 360 gameplay trailer released

Last week we showed you the first Battlefield 3 - Operation Guillotine trailer. Today, EA/DICE have got more footage for you, and again, it's just in time for your weekend. This time around, they've released the first full-length trailer that features the first ever official Xbox 360 gameplay footage for Battlefield 3. Xbox 360 owners, you'll probably want to hit the replay over and over again – it's that good. It features some scenes similar to the PC trailer shown last week, but you get a minute of extra footage to drool over.



Ubergizmo, Battlefield 3 Xbox 360 gameplay trailer released

Motorola Admiral looks ship shape, headed for Sprint in the US

We caught wind of the Motorola Admiral early last month among a group of handsets all headed for US carrier Sprint. Beyond the name this device was effectively an unknown, with no spy shots or spec leaks that we could readily find available. The device in question has now made its first notable appearance on the interwebs so let's take a look at what it has to offer.

GSM Arena, Motorola Admiral looks ship shape, headed for Sprint in the US

Corsair unveils Vengeance gaming headsets

We had previously reported that Corsair had unveiled new gaming keyboards and mice, and not content with just those peripherals, Corsair has also announced their new set of gaming headsets, which we think ought to compliment their Vengeance keyboards and mice, and with three to choose from – Vengeance 1500, Vengeance 1300 and Vengeance 1100 – there should be something there for everybody. The Vengeance 1500 and 1300 are the two top end models that Corsair is offering gamers. The difference between either model is that the 1500 offers support for 7.1 and 5.1 Dolby Headphone positional audio.

Ubergizmo, Corsair unveils Vengeance gaming headsets

RePro3D is a 'touchable' 3D interface that lets you poke pixies (video)

The illusion of 3D is kind of ruined the moment you reach out and try and grab whatever silly thing is supposed to be protruding from the screen. Researchers at Keio University in Tokyo have started to figure out a solution to the problem, and are calling their system RePro3D. By combining a glasses-free 3D display with an infrared tactile interface, they are able to create a holographic model that responds when "touched." The next step for the team is to provide feedback via a wearable device, adding the sensation of touch to the already impressive illusion of interactivity. We do have our concerns about the researcher's motives however.

Engadget, RePro3D is a 'touchable' 3D interface that lets you poke pixies (video)

Recon Instruments gets NASA Desert RATS eyes-on with Micro Optics Display, lets them see the future

Outer space. The words alone conjure images of high-tech gadgetry and mind-blowing scientific research - that is to say, the future. But what if we told you our best and brightest cosmic explorers were still relying on arm-mounted post-it notes to guide them through spacewalks. Yes, that would be Staples in space. Luckily, Recon Instruments has partnered with NASA Desert Research and Technology Studies to test two variants of its GPS-enabled Micro Optics Display for use in next-generation spacesuits, and get our space agency a wee bit closer to the P.K. Dick fantasy we hold dear.

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BlackBerry market share in Q2 may have hit single digits

Research In Motion on Thursday reported another disappointing quarter. BlackBerry subscribers were up 40% year-over-year in the second quarter but RIM's net income plummeted by 60%, margins were squeezed, average selling prices of BlackBerry smartphones dropped and RIM managed to burn through more than half of its cash in a single quarter. Concerns are mounting, analysts are barking and RIM's stock fell off a cliff in after-hours trading. Tossing yet another concern onto the pile, RIM's global smartphone market share likely dipped into the single digits last quarter.


Boy Genius Report, BlackBerry market share in Q2 may have hit single digits

Apple lodges countersuit against Samsung in the UK

It seems like we can't get through a week without hearing about another Apple vs Samsung/Samsung vs Apple lawsuit. For those who haven't been keeping track, both companies have taken their patent war to a global scale, with Apple chasing Samsung to Australia, then Europe where they got a successful injunction upheld in Germany and then taking it to Japan. Samsung then brought the fight to France, and earlier this year in June they sued Apple in the UK for patent infringement over wireless technology. Now it looks like Apple has countered Samsung's lawsuit in the UK with their own.

Ubergizmo, Apple lodges countersuit against Samsung in the UK

Deal of the Day - Sony Alpha NEX3K/B Black 14.2MP Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens

Today's LogicBUY Deal is the Sony Alpha Interchangeable Lens NEX3K/B camera in black for $434.99.  Features:  18-55mm lens, 14.2MP, 3.1X optical zoom, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo, SDXC card slot, more. $599.99 - $165 coupon code = $434.99 plus free shipping.  This is the best deal found by LogicBUY for this camera. This deal expires September 21, 2011 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - Sony Alpha NEX3K/B Black 14.2MP Digital Camera with 18-55mm Lens

Visualized: PS Vita in eight unlikely colors, mockup game cards chill on the sidelines

We found a veritable rainbow of PlayStation Vita prototypes hiding out in the rear of Sony's TGS setup, surrounded by accessories, mock retail packaging, and faux game cards. PlayStation representatives assured us the colorful consoles were just for looks, and only the basic black will be available when the system launches in December.







Engadget, Visualized: PS Vita in eight unlikely colors, mockup game cards chill on the sidelines

HTC Sensation XE Now With Beats Audio

HTC has been recently reported to have acquired Beats Audio, the company known to have introduced the wildly popular high end headphone, Beats by Dr. Dre. And now this partnership has come up with its first ever product employing the strengths in features from both companies. That product is the new HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio.
The HTC Sensation smartphone was recently upgraded with better specs and with Beat Audio. The smartphone comes powered by a 1.5GHz dual core processor and runs on the Android OS.

Gadget.com, HTC Sensation XE Now With Beats Audio

Pantech Breakout spotted in the wild

The Pantech Breakout was recently leaked in press shots a week ago, and today it looks like the phone has started arriving in stores. Expected to go on sale on September 22nd, the folks over at Droid-Life have managed to get their hands on some photographs showing the phone unboxed. Judging by its specs, the Pantech Breakout is expected to be the mid-range LTE device on Verizon's network so don't expect it to cost a fortune.

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Apps of the Day: Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack, Teddy Tumble and More

Wouldn't you be frightened if a gun were in your pocket. I mean, I know I'm sane enough to not take it out and shoot anyone, but the idea that I can possibly shoot myself while looking for a dollar for the soda machine doesn't really bode well with me. Of course, Plaxico Burress ended up surviving but I'm sure those two years he spent in jail for being so awesomely stupid could have better gone to other things (such as convincing the world that he's not a one hit wonder). Apps of the day.
Messy Pocket – Ever wanted a pocket on your phone even if your phone should really be in your pocket? Messy Pocket simulates, well, a pocket.



Android Phone, Apps of the Day: Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack, Teddy Tumble and More

Ford letting customers battle it out with new Mustang Customizer

We love car configurators here at Autoblog, and we also enjoy competition. Ford has just found a way to combine the two with a brand new website that lets you pit your online automotive creation against examples built by others. The vehicle that you're tasked with making your own is the Ford Mustang, and the automaker wants you to do battle with other Mustang fans across the Internet. This special Ford Mustang Customizer will go live on Tuesday, September 20th. Once it does, users can pick between all varieties of the Mustang, from V6 up to the big-boy Shelby GT500.

Autoblog, Ford letting customers battle it out with new Mustang Customizer

Hamann shows us the dark side of the BMW 6 Series convertible

Hamann has a knack for taking already impressive-performing vehicles and turning up the heat a few degrees. The styling choices along the way are hit or miss, but the vehicles always turn heads. One of the tuning company's latest vehicles is the Hamann 6 Series Cabriolet, which is quite clearly a BMW 6 Series with a host of upgrades. The most notable change Hamann has made lies under the hood. Power output is up to 510 horses and the Hamann quad-tip stainless exhaust will make sure you hear every single one of them.

Autoblog, Hamann shows us the dark side of the BMW 6 Series convertible

Citrix Receiver comes to PlayBook, RIM maintains enterprise credentials

RIM has always been a business thoroughbred, and this lineage continues with the release of Citrix Receiver for its PlayBook slab. Currently in beta, the remote access / virtualization tool is available via the BlackBerry App World, and boasts a smorgasbord of features sure to keep even the most tortured of Sys-Admins happy. Like. The ability to control which of your company's applications are available, multitasking, single sign-on access, and of course secure access to your enterprise systems.

Engadget, Citrix Receiver comes to PlayBook, RIM maintains enterprise credentials

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy

If 10.1-inches of Galaxy goodness was just a bit too much, the Samsung's smaller (but not smallest) Honeycomb slate is coming to offer an alternative. Best Buy has launched pre-orders for the 16GB and 32GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 on their website, though specific shipping dates are not mentioned. The 16GB model is priced at $469.99, while the 32GB version is priced at $569.99. Both versions are WiFi-only and feature a dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM, and 8.9-inch display (as suggested by the name).

Android Phone, Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Up for Pre-Order at Best Buy

Momentum Format 4 Titanium Review

TweetEmail. Titanium case, 43mm across at the bezel by 14mm thick.

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Rimac electrifies with Concept One battery-powered supercar

As you can see from our coverage, there's been plenty to see and report from the halls of the Frankfurt Messe at the first major auto show of the post-summer season. But while most vehicles were displayed prominently under the bright lights in the big rooms, tucked away at the back of a supplier hall sat one of the most intriguing debuts of the show. Its modest location isn't all that's unusual about the Rimac Concept One. And when we say "unusual," we mean "all kinds of awesome." From its headquarters in Croatia (of all places), the electric propulsion upstart has crafted quite the stunning show car.


Autoblog, Rimac electrifies with Concept One battery-powered supercar

iPhone 5 to launch October 15th according to France Telecom CEO

Apple's iPhone 5 will launch on Orange in Europe on October 15th according to comments from the CEO of the carrier's parent company, France Telecom. FT chief executive Stéphane Richard, who has openly discussed Apple's plans for the iPhone ahead of announcement in the past, told the French press that the iPhone 5 will launch on Orange in mid-October, TechRadar reports. “If we believe what we have been told, the iPhone 5 will be released on 15 October,” the CEO said without elaborating. Apple's iPhone 5 has previously been rumored to be set for an October 7th release, which may still be the case in some markets.

Boy Genius Report, iPhone 5 to launch October 15th according to France Telecom CEO

Deal of the Day - HP Pavilion dm1 11.6x1.6GHz Dual-core AMD Fusion Laptop with Free 3GB RAM and LoJack Upgrades

Today's LogicBUY Deal is the 11.6" HP Pavilion dm1z dual-core AMD Fusion laptop for $369.99.  Features:  720p, LED screen, Radeon HD 6310M discrete-class graphics, 92% full-sized keyboard, Wireless-N, webcam, card reader, 3 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI output, up to 9.5 hours battery life.  Options: up to 8GB DDR3 RAM, 128GB SSD, external Blu-ray drive, WWAN, more.  Free upgrades:  3GB memory, Computrace LoJack.  50% off two 6-cell batterires and $40 off Microsoft Office 2010 Home & Student. $499.99 - $100 off – $30 coupon = $369.99 with free upgrades and free shipping. This deal expires September 18, 2011 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer, Deal of the Day - HP Pavilion dm1 11.6x1.6GHz Dual-core AMD Fusion Laptop with Free 3GB RAM and LoJack Upgrades

Techart GTStreet RS is the ultimate Smurf-colored Porsche 911

The 2012 911 wasn't the only Porsche to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show this week. German tuner Techart unveiled its new GTStreet RS based on the 911 GT2 RS. The car features a variety of upgrades, from carbon fiber aerodynamic enhancements to a power upgrade package that boosts the output of the twin-turbo flat-six to 710 horsepower and 664 lb-ft torque. Techart says that the GTSTreet RS can reach 100 km/h (about 62 mph) from a standing start in just 3.3 seconds and is capable of a top speed of 218 mph.

Autoblog, Techart GTStreet RS is the ultimate Smurf-colored Porsche 911

Chevy fans vote 1969 Camaro best Bowtie of all time

There have been a lot of great Chevrolet models over the years. The 1957 Chevy Bel Air, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray, the 1970 Chevelle SS. lots of fantastic sheet metal on the Bowtie's all-time all-star team. But while filling out a "best of" team is easy for any Chevy fanboy, choosing one model that rises above all others can be a chore. That didn't stop 124,000 online participants from voting for their all-time number one Chevrolet in honor of the brand's centennial celebration, and the winner clobbered the competition.

Autoblog, Chevy fans vote 1969 Camaro best Bowtie of all time

Smartlogic acquires SchemaLogic, extending leadership in Content Intelligence

Smartlogic has announced the acquisition of Seattle-based SchemaLogic, further expanding Smartlogic's US presence and market focus, and extending its leadership in the Content Intelligence market.This transaction confirms Smartlogic as the leading provider of enterprise grade Content Intelligence Software.

Press Release Distribution, Smartlogic acquires SchemaLogic, extending leadership in Content Intelligence

Volkswagen Unveils Nils Electric Car Concept

Volkswagen presents its electric vehicle concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show, which they call the Nils. What makes this car stand out is the sheer smallness of it because, apparently, VW envisions this car for the commuters of tomorrow. We guess this would go well in third world countries or in places where obesity is never an issue. The Volkswagen Nils has an itty-bitty 25 kilowatts (34 horsepower) of power, which it harnesses from a rear-mounted electric motor. Apart from being small, this car is also light at 460 kilograms (1,000 pounds) and can run for up to 65 kilometers (40 miles) in a single battery charge.

Gadget.com, Volkswagen Unveils Nils Electric Car Concept

Razer unveils arcade fightstick prototype at TGS, looks to gaming community to hammer out the details

It seems like the folks at Razer are taking the company's "for gamers, by gamers" motto to heart, today unveiling a new customizable PC / Xbox 360 arcade stick at Tokyo Game Show that won't even hit production until the fightstick community disassembles, mods, and judges the heck out of it. The yet-to-be-named arcade controller will first make its way to select applicants of a closed beta program, putting the rig in the hands of some 200-plus gamers who, after having their way with it, will provide the outfit with tips on how to fine-tune the final product.






Engadget, Razer unveils arcade fightstick prototype at TGS, looks to gaming community to hammer out the details

Econsultancy to run Digital Marketing training in Dubai this October

Dubai, 15 September 2011 - Econsultancy, the world's leading source of independent advice and insight on best practice digital marketing and ecommerce, will be running four online marketing training courses covering the essentials of digital marketing this October.The four courses including Fast Track Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Online Media Planning and Buying and Usability and User Experience provide the environment to get to grips with digital marketing to enable you to understand Online PR and social media tools and techniques, Engage with your audience and to implement a user-centred design process.The Fast Track Digital M

Press Release Distribution, Econsultancy to run Digital Marketing training in Dubai this October

Deal Alert: Radio Shack Offering $100 Off Their Best Selling Verizon Wireless Smartphones

It wasn’t too long ago when we learned Radio Shack would be giving T-Mobile the boot and making room on store shelves for their new buddy, Verizon Wireless. Well, to help celebrate the new venture, The Shack will be offering $100 on all of their Verizon smartphones from tomorrow September 15th, through October 22nd. Here’s the full lineup:.


Android Phone, Deal Alert: Radio Shack Offering $100 Off Their Best Selling Verizon Wireless Smartphones

LG Marquee Android Smartphone For Sprint

Sprint is ready to release the LG Marquee Android 2.3 smartphone on October 2nd, 2011. The handset features a 4-inch NOVA display, a 1GHz processor, a 5MP rear-facing camera, a 2MP front-facing camera for video call, and the Google Android 2.3 operating system. The LG Marquee retails for only $99.99 with a new two-year contract and after a $50 mail-in rebate.

TechFresh, LG Marquee Android Smartphone For Sprint

Windows 8 Developer Build Released, Download Windows 8 OS Now!

While he (quite sort of) electrified the air with his keynote as many say, attendees experienced the greatest joy upon accessing a developer build of an Intel Core i5 device that ran Microsoft Windows 8 OS. The response has been positive, and more importantly, amazing. For the incognizant, Windows 8 is an all-new forth coming operating system from Microsoft. It's being warmly welcome for its fresh-new design yet it delivers the same lovable experience as any existing Windows OS version you are most familiar with.






Technology Nerd, Windows 8 Developer Build Released, Download Windows 8 OS Now!