CTIA Enterprise & Applications 2011 wrap-up: Springboard, Atrix and Audi

We're live from CTIA!Wilson Electronics debuts the AWS 70Live from CTIA's day one keynote with Dan Hesse, Dan Mead and Ralph de la VegaT-Mobile Springboard hands-on (video)Motorola announces the LapDock 100 for Atrix 2, Droid Bionic and Photon 4GCadillac unveils CUE infotainment systemMotorola Atrix 2 for AT&T hands-on (video)TeleNav 7.1 for Sprint Android phones: this time it's personalSamsung Stratosphere for Verizon hands-on (video)Pantech Pocket for AT&T hands-on (video)Samsung Transfix for Cricket hands-on (video)Navigon demos MobileNavigator for iOS, WP7 and Android The Engadget Mobile Podcast, CTIA edition!LG Optimus Slider for

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HTC's Massive Sensation XL Is the Humvee of Android Phones

SAN DIEGO — You think you've seen big phones before. That old Motorola Star-TAC buried in your closet may be a fatty, but it ain't got nothin' on HTC's latest slab of a smartphone, the Sensation XL. This thing is a beast. The 4.7-inch display is the largest we've seen on any smartphone. And with this much screen real estate, the Sensation XL is obviously meant to be a quasi-tablet of some sort; providing actual phone service almost seems like an afterthought.

Fortunately, the phone does a wonderful job displaying movies and apps on its WVGA LCD screen.


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Sonic Generations – Bosses Trailer

Check out the latest trailer ‘Bosses' from Sega's upcoming Sonic Generations title. To remind you, this action adventure video game will hit PS3, Xbox 360 and Nintendo 3DS on November 1st in the US.

TechFresh, Sonic Generations â€" Bosses Trailer

Judge says Samsung tablet infringes Apple patents, taunts Samsung attorney

. United States District Judge Judy Koh on Thursday ruled that Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet does infringe on multiple Apple patents. Judge Koh failed to order an injunction preventing the sale of the tablet in the U.S. however, stating that Apple must first establish the validity of the patents in question. According to the judge, Apple may have difficulty doing so, but she did take extra care to point out how similar Samsung's tablet is to the iPad.

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A Skype Account-ant? Free calls and instant advice from your accountant – wherever they are

- Foehn helps Crunch.co.uk become UK's first accountancy firm to integrate phone and Skype system to open up accountant accessibility -London, England - 14 October 2011: Online accountancy firm, Crunch.co.uk, today introduced a Skype button to its website so its UK SME & freelance customers can get free calls and accountancy advice using any online device with Skype access[1] - even when their accountant is out of the office or just away from their computer.

Press Release Distribution, A Skype Account-ant? Free calls and instant advice from your accountant â€" wherever they are

New trade agreement may mean more domestics sold in South Korea

In 2010, domestic automakers shipped about 7,500 vehicles to Korea, representing less than one percent of its auto market. To add insult to injury, well over half a million Korean cars were sold here. But that could all change, according to Ford CEO Alan Mulally, who told The Detroit News that a new trade agreement "will open new opportunities for Ford to reach even more Korean customers.". The U.S.

Autoblog, New trade agreement may mean more domestics sold in South Korea

Panoramic Ball Cam lets you capture everything

Love taking photographs but you never know from which angle you should capture a great shot. Why not capture everything instead. Some folks have come up with an innovative new camera called the Panoramic Ball Cam. It's basically a ball that's been embedded with 36 mobile phone cameras and is designed to capture 360 panoramic photographs. All you have to do is toss the ball into the air, and when it reaches the highest point, the ball will snap a photograph with all 36 cameras at once. The 360 degree view is then stitched together and can be viewed on a computer using a program.



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Xbox 360 still selling well

Who says an almost six-year-old console can't continue to sell well. The National Purchase Diary (NPD) Group recently provided the sales figures of video game consoles in the US for September this year and the Xbox 360 is on top of the charts. Apparently the Microsoft gaming console managed to sell 438,000 units during the month of September and held six of the top ten best-selling games of the month.

Ubergizmo, Xbox 360 still selling well

2014 BMW i3 to feature range-extending 652-cc motorcycle engine?

Recently, Consumer Reports' Eric Evarts spoke about the i3 with BMW chief engineer Ulli Kranz. Evarts asked of the i3′s optional range-extending engine and, even though Kranz wouldn't discuss specifics, Evarts seems to have prodded Kranz in such a way that BMW's range-extending solution was revealed. Evarts suggested to Kranz that one of BMW's motorcycle engines would be ideally suited for range-extending duties and, rather than deny this, Kranz' “eyes lit up when it was suggested that a motorcycle engine might be a perfect fit for such a car,” according to Evarts.

2DayBlog.com, 2014 BMW i3 to feature range-extending 652-cc motorcycle engine?

TDK juices up headphones and toy cars sans wires

A paperless environment is definitely worth looking into, although I do not think that it is viable at this moment since paper is still an important aspect in terms of documentation. Wireless connectivity, however, has its place in the future, but there are still limits to it. Wireless headphones have been around for quite some time already as it lays the ghost of a wired existence to rest, but how about wireless charging. This is exactly what TDK has done by rolling out a prototype pair of headphones that can be juiced up sans wires, where the company is tipped to do the same for smartphones down the road.

Ubergizmo, TDK juices up headphones and toy cars sans wires

Sony Walkman Dock Waterproof Speaker

GeefStuff4U has started selling the new Sony Walkman dock waterproof speaker. Available in blue, pink and white, the dock features a pair of 40mm-diameter speakers that produce a 1 Watt of power each. The Sony Walkman dock waterproof speaker supports IPX7 and IPX4 certifications. The gadget has a protective shield to keep your Sony Walkman MP3 player dry. Measuring 192mm x 150mm x 75mm, the Sony Walkman dock waterproof speaker is priced at $111.48.

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Is BlackBerry More Secure Than Android? Ask Obama and the US Military.

Despite the growth of Android and iOS, corporate types continue to clutch their BlackBerry's on Wall Street and elsewhere, largely pointing to security as the main reason they won't give up on RIM. But how long until that becomes a distant memory. Maybe not long if the National Security Agency, US Army, and other American military branches have anything to say about it.

Android Phone, Is BlackBerry More Secure Than Android? Ask Obama and the US Military.

Thailand flooding halts Honda and Toyota auto production

Japanese automakers are having a rough year coping with Mother Nature. First it was earthquakes in Japan, and now flooding in Thailand. Since late July, typhoons in Southeast Asia have caused billions of dollars of damage, and now production at three Toyota plants and one Honda facility has been halted, according to the Associated Press. While Toyota's plants in eastern Thailand haven't been directly affected by the weather, the inability of suppliers to deliver parts has caused the shutdowns there. Honda's plant in Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, isn't so lucky.

Autoblog, Thailand flooding halts Honda and Toyota auto production

Apple iPhone 4S hands-on

. We managed to get our hands on a brand new Apple iPhone 4S a little early, and while we haven't spent enough time with the device to write a full review yet, here are some initial impressions:. The iPhone 4S is noticeably faster. Having used an iPhone 4 since launch day, the experience now closely matches the iPad 2 in terms of UI speed. Apps open faster, browser performance is improved, and other system functions like installing apps from the App Store while you navigate to another app are much snappier.The camera… is amazing. As noted above, the camera app opens much more quickly and taking pictures is faster as well.





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BlackBerry Curve 9350 launched by US Cellular

US Cellular has launched its second RIM smartphone to come with BlackBerry 7 OS (after the Torch 9850): the Curve 9350. Until November 20, US Cellular is offering the Curve 9350 for free to new customers (on contract, after a $100 mail-in rebate). The smartphone's price on contract without a new activation is $49.99 (also after a $100 mail-in rebate).

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Hotter Audi RS1 caught testing

When you seen an Audi prototype with enormous lower air intakes up front, it can only mean one thing: an RS model cometh. Earlier reports stated that Audi might skip the S1 and go right for the hardcore RS1 you see here, and while we've seen spy shots of what appeared to be an S1, the fact that we haven't heard anything since could mean that this RS model will be what launches first.

Autoblog, Hotter Audi RS1 caught testing

First batch of Oprah VW Beetle giveaway cars on the way

We've never won a free car, but we bet it would be one helluva good feeling. But waiting a year for that very new ride. That has to be plenty painful. A year has passed since Oprah gave away 275 2012 Volkswagen Beetle models during her final "Favorite Things" episode, but those audience members didn't drive off the lot with their new ride. Since the Beetle was still a year away from production, audience members didn't even get to see what their new car looked like.
But while the wait was likely difficult, those lucky audience member are finally getting their high-five-inducing Bug.

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Verizon makes changes to its privacy policy

For Verizon customers: just in case you haven't noticed or haven't bothered to pay attention, the carrier has recently made a significant change to its privacy policy for mobile users this week. Its privacy policy now mentions that in order to help out “certain business and marketing reports” as well as “making mobile ads you see more relevant” the carrier will be obtaining information from your mobile surfing habits. While it's important to know that none of the data taken can be used to personally identify you, the fact that it automatically opts users into agreeing with the change has some people irked.

Ubergizmo, Verizon makes changes to its privacy policy

Zlango Launches 'The Walking Dead' Icon Messaging

Yesterday, Zlango launched its localized icon texting for the American language, a service accessible via the Zlango Messaging App for Android Devices. Today at New York Comic Con, the company unveiled The Walking Dead theme pack, licensed and designed based on the comic book series characters.

Ubergizmo, Zlango Launches 'The Walking Dead' Icon Messaging

EA defends cop killing in Battlefield 3

EA has issued a statement in regards to an objective in Battlefield 3 that requires players to shoot police. Last week the ESRB rated EA's upcoming shooter Battlefield 3 with an unsurprising “Mature” rating. The board noted realistic gunfire, splashes of blood, stabbing soldiers to death with knives, and even a sequence where a restrained character's throat is slit off-screen as a cause for the rating. No real big surprise, honestly.
But then the ESRB also revealed a mission objective to be completed that now has EA explaining itself: shooting police officers.

2DayBlog.com, EA defends cop killing in Battlefield 3

LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile at CTIA E&A 2011, we go hands-on (video)

Curiously enough, the prepaid market had as much of a field day at this week's CTIA Enterprise & Applications as anyone else; we already got our fair share of hands-on time with the Samsung Transfix for Cricket, and shortly afterward beheld our eyes (and mandibles) on the LG Optimus Slider, the latest beauty making a beeline to Virgin Mobile as early as this coming Monday. Aside from the obvious slide-out QWERTY, the Android 2.3.4 device will feature a 3.2-inch HVGA display, a 3.2MP camera and microSD support up to 32GB, and will be available without a contract for $200.






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iTar turns your iPad into a guitar

Remember the GhostGuitar app that turns your iPad 2 into an electric guitar. Well the folks over at Starr Labs have decided to take things a step further by turning it into a real guitar with the combination of an accessory and an app. Using its patented button fretboard technology, Starr Labs has announced a new iPad accessory called the iTar. All users have to is dock the tablet, launch the app, and they can start rocking away to their favorite tunes on the guitar.

Ubergizmo, iTar turns your iPad into a guitar

Daytona USA Coming to Xbox, PlayStation

In a couple of weeks, you will be able to relive history (if you are old) or at least play with one of the best polygonal 3D racing game from another era. In addition to its mere existence on the Xbox 360 and PS3, the game will come with graphics upgrades that include a 16:9 aspect ratio (the original game was in 4:3) and HD resolution. It will also be compatible with all wheel systems on Xbox, and with the Logitech GT Driving Force on PS3. Keep in mind that this is a game that came out in… 1993 and it is mostly a arcade game, so this is no Gran Turismo.



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Garmin ANT+ adapter for iPhone hits the FCC

There's already a few options available for folks looking to pair their ANT+ device (i.e. a Garmin sport watch or cycling computer) with their iPhone, but it looks like Garmin is now about to get in on the act itself. While details are fairly light, the device sketched out above has turned up at the FCC for the requisite testing and approval, and it's definitely an ANT+ adapter for the iPhone, which we can only presume will work in conjunction with an app of some sort.

Engadget, Garmin ANT+ adapter for iPhone hits the FCC

Nokia's secret OS to address sliding position in emerging markets

. As Nokia fights to regain its footing, the company recently abandoned Symbian and MeeGo to instead adopt Windows Phone in an effort to stabilize its declining smartphone business. But that move only addresses half of Nokia's problem. A firm position in the big-margin smartphone market will be paramount to the vendor's success moving forward, but the market for low-cost devices is still massive. Just as Nokia's smartphone sales have spiraled downward in recent quarters, Nokia's feature phone business been in sharp decline as well.

Boy Genius Report, Nokia's secret OS to address sliding position in emerging markets

AT&T: Our 4G LTE phones are better than your 4G LTE phones

. We're seeing a trend here. AT&T CEO Ralph de la Vega on Tuesday stated that the carrier's upcoming 4G LTE smartphones will be thinner and more power-efficient than comparable devices currently on the market. Speaking with CNET's Roger Cheng during the CTIA Enterprise & Applications conference in San Diego on Tuesday, the AT&T chief said the company will begin launching LTE phones in the fourth quarter that utilize a new technology allowing for slimmer profiles and longer battery life. The availability of this technology, the report states, dictated the carrier's launch schedule for the phones.

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Sprint, Verizon iPhone 4S handsets to be unlocked

. Sprint and Verizon Wireless will both offer iPhone 4S handsets that will be GSM-unlocked, a new report states. Macworld on Tuesday confirmed that iPhone 4S units sold by Sprint will be GSM-unlocked out of the box, while handsets sold by Verizon Wireless will come locked, but a user can call Verizon asking for an “international unlock” and the carrier will oblige provided the user's account has been in good standing for 60 days. Customers who plan to roam internationally or use an unlocked iPhone 4S in the U.S.

Boy Genius Report, Sprint, Verizon iPhone 4S handsets to be unlocked

Deal of the Day - Dell Inspiron 14z Aluminum Laptop with Sandy Bridge i3 CPU

Today's LogicBUY Deal is the reintroduced 14" Dell Inspiron 14z laptop for $549.99.  Features:  2nd generation Intel Core i3 CPU, aluminum design, SRS Premium Sound HD, Bluetooth 3.0, two USB 3.0 ports, mini display port, 6GB RAM, 640GB hard drive. $788.99 - $189 off – $50 coupon code  = $549.99 with free shipping.  . Core i5-2410M 2.1GHz +WiMAX, 6GB RAM, 640GB hard drive, MaAfee SecurityCenter, 15-months subscription for $699.99 with free shipping

This deal expires October 12, 2011 or sooner.

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Asus Zenbook UX21 and UX31 arrive on October 12th, start at $999

Hot on the heels of Acer's S3 pricing and availability announcement, Asus CEO Jonney Shih has taken the stage in NYC to reveal details of its newly-named Zenbook UX21 and UX31. The new name is supposed to be indicative of the "peace of mind" and "balance of elegance and power" provided by the machine; however, a new name doesn't mean a new design or product. The 11.6- and 13.3-inch Zenbooks are identical to the ones at IFA and IDF - the aluminum chassis measures .11 to .71-inches in thickness, weighs 2.9 pounds (the 11.6 weighs 2.4), the lid has an interesting halo effect, and the machine resumes from sleep in two seconds.






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Iced out 24-carat gold MacBook Pro help shows that you're more than just an Apple fan

Computer Choppers' latest luxury overhaul is about as Cribs-worthy a laptop as we've ever laid our hard-working eyes on. Just like this 24-carat stunner before it, the shiny setup gives something a little extra to that Apple logo, by way of Marilyn's favorite gems, but sets itself apart with the addition of a rather unexciting paisley pattern. If you're the type who flushes hundos, though, you can ditch the paisleys for your very own custom design. As is often the case with these things, the price isn't listed, but frankly, we'd hold out until they replace those black plastic chiclets with something fit for the Diamond Princess.



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Chevrolet confirms new Colorado-based Trailblazer

We're in the heart of General Motors' downtown Detroit headquarters for a press conference tied to the 100th anniversary of Chevrolet, and Chris Perry, the brand's Vice President of Global Marketing and Strategy, has just confirmed a new Trailblazer SUV. To be based on the company's new global mid-size Colorado pickup, the vehicle will be unveiled December 10 at the Dubai Motor Show.

Autoblog, Chevrolet confirms new Colorado-based Trailblazer

Dota 2's replay tools detailed. Commentaries, recommendations and player cams incoming

A post on the official Dota 2 blog has highlighted the superb replay tools that'll feature when the game gets released next year. The tools were hinted at during the Dota 2 tournament that took place at Gamescom. According to the blog "replays are an important part of the Dota experience." This is especially significant seeing as Dota 2's current main competitor, League of Legends, doesn't support any form of spectator mode at present.
The in-game tools will highlight matches played by your friends and your favourite teams.

2DayBlog.com, Dota 2's replay tools detailed. Commentaries, recommendations and player cams incoming

Hornettek Vader Aluminum iPhone 4 Case Review

Hornettek's Vader aluminum case is third in a string of iPhone 4 case reviews that I am in the process of doing. After a near catastrophic mishap my iPhone had a few months ago, I decided it was time to raise the bar on protecting my smartphone. Before that close call, I had been using my iPhone sans any sort of case/protection (other than a Zagg invisibleSHIELD screen protector). The Vader by Hornettek is a finely machined, aluminum case form fitted for all variants of the iPhone 4 and worth a look.










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