HP Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line 15.6-Inch Notebook

Here comes a new 15.6-inch notebook from HP, the Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line. Powered by a 2.30GHz Intel Core i3-2350M processor, the system packs a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 display, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 2-in-1 card reader, an HP TrueVision HD webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line sells for 43,050 Yen (about $554).

TechFresh, HP Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line 15.6-Inch Notebook

HTC Ville with Android ICS pictured?

We've first heard about the HTC Ville at the beginning of this month. We didn't have a proper photo of it back then, but now it looks like we do. If the image seen bellow is legit, the Ville will be one good looking handset, thanks in no small part to HTC's well-known unibody design philosophy.
Reportedly, the Ville will be less than 8mm thin - this making it HTC's thinnest smartphone ever.

What's a bit weird is that the new handset seems to keep the four Android softkeys at the bottom of the display, although Ice Cream Sandwich (which will be on board) doesn't require them.

Unwired View, HTC Ville with Android ICS pictured?

Sony Tablet P now available in the UK

We've written quite a bit about the Sony Tablet P over the past few months, and while it was released in Japan last month, it looks like the device is now on sale in the UK. The unique dual-screen Android tablet will be available for £499.99 ($771) though we're pretty sure it'll be cheaper when it reaches our shores, especially with the inclusion of a 2-year contract.

Ubergizmo, Sony Tablet P now available in the UK

Verizon's Galaxy Nexus likely priced at $199.99

. While Verizon Wireless has yet to announce any release details surrounding the latest Nexus smartphone, a series of leaks seemingly paint a complete picture of the carrier's launch plans. A purported internal document revealed on Wednesday points to a December 8th release for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and now a leaked Verizon Wireless advertisement lists the handset's on-contract price as $199.99. The Galaxy Nexus had previously been rumored to launch with a price tag closer to $300, so it is unclear if the pricing in the Verizon ad is standard or part of a holiday promotion.

Boy Genius Report, Verizon's Galaxy Nexus likely priced at $199.99

Fujifilm XS1 Digital Camera

Digital cameras nowadays need to offer that special feature to make them appealing. With many digital cameras now coming out, such features would really be a must to make a new model stand out. One example would be the new Fujifilm XS1 Digital Camera. The Fuijifilm XS1 Digital Camera features a 2x3 inch 12MP EXR CMOS sensor. But what makes it have that extra appeal is that it comes with a 26x optical zoom. Along with the Intelligent Digital Zoom feature, it is further boosted to achieve up to 52x digital zoom.

Gadget.com, Fujifilm XS1 Digital Camera

Open Mobile API Release 2 Now Available From SIMalliance

London, UK, 25th November 2011: With the news that SIMalliance Open Mobile API Release 1 is being specified by an increasing number of mobile network operators and already implemented by some handset manufacturers as the de facto standard for access to the Secure Element (SE)*, SIMalliance today announces the availability of its Open Mobile API Release 2.Featuring a new service layer, the new Open Mobile API Release 2 enhances the current transport API to provide a more intuitive interface and increasingly powerful functionality to make it easier for developers to connect their applications to the Secure Element within todays feature phones a

Press Release Distribution, Open Mobile API Release 2 Now Available From SIMalliance

Domino's Pizza Hero iPad app coaxes you to design a pie, order one shortly thereafter

If the idea of pinching, zooming and tapping on your iPad is far less appealing than kneading, sprinkling and cutting, then the Domino's Pizza Hero iPad app may just be right up your alley. Putting aspiring pizza makers to the test, the game challenges players to assemble a pie as quickly as possible for points. Once you've passed levels one through five, affectionately nicknamed "Pizza School," other players will get a chance to rate your performance - ultimately making or breaking your pizza career.










Engadget, Domino's Pizza Hero iPad app coaxes you to design a pie, order one shortly thereafter

Alienware m17x Gaming Laptop Price Cut

LogicBuy has started selling the Alienware m17x for $1,549. The original price was $1,874, so you can save $325. As a reminder, this gaming laptop features a 2.2GHz Core i7-2670QM Quad-core CPU with a 2GB GDDR5 nVidia GeForce GTX 580M graphics card. The Alienware m17x also provides a 500GB 7200RPM hard disk drive, a 4GB of RAM and a DVD writer.

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Nvidia believes Tegra 3 tablets will eventually hit $300

Nvidia's CEO Jen-Hsun Huang believes that pricing of Tegra 3 tablets will drop quickly. Jen-Hsun Huang expects at least some of those tablets to be on sale for $299 within “a couple quarters,” according to a post on Engadget. That remark was made over lunch and there is no explanation why the price could drop so dramatically from the current figure of about $500 – a price point that has been pretty stable for the basic models of high-end tablets for more than a year and a half.

2DayBlog.com, Nvidia believes Tegra 3 tablets will eventually hit $300

Verizon Trademarks “Hologram” – Future 3D Device In The Works?

Everyone else is doing it and it looks like Verizon too could be jumping on the 3D bandwagon if this newly registered trademark for the “Hologram” is any indication. Sprint and AT&T are currently the only US carriers to offer stereoscopic “glasses free” smartphones like the HTC Evo 3D and the LG Thrill and although those phones didn't exactly translate into mega huge sales for their respective carriers, as 3D technology advances, it's sure to catch on… right. In any case, just because a name is registered with the trademark office doesn't guarantee it will be used.



Android Phone, Verizon Trademarks “Hologram” â€" Future 3D Device In The Works?

ZTE Chorus Android Smartphone Launched By Cricket

A new Android smartphone from ZTE has just been launched by Cricket Wireless. Called the ZTE Chorus, the handset packs a 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, a 600MHz processor, a microSD card slot (4GB card included), a 2MP camera, SRS WOW HD sound technology, Cricket's Muve Music service, 3G, Bluetooth and runs on Android OS. The ZTE Chorus is available now for just $39.99 online (Muve Music plan required) after a $60 instant discount and a $20 web discount.

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NVIDIA's Tesla GPU powers Tsubame 2.0 to green supercomputer supremacy

The Green500 might not be quite as well known as the Top500, but it's no less of an honor to be counted among the world's most energy efficient supercomputers. NVIDIA is tooting its own horn for making it on to the list for the second year in a row as part of the "greenest" petaflop machine. The Tsubame 2.0 at the Tokyo Institute of Technology's Global Scientific Information Center is powered by Intel's Xeon CPUs, but NVIDIA's Tesla general purpose GPUs do a vast majority of the number crunching, allowing it to deliver 1.19 petaflops of performance while consuming only 1.2 megawatts.

Engadget, NVIDIA's Tesla GPU powers Tsubame 2.0 to green supercomputer supremacy

YouTube now rents out Disney movies

While Disney seems to be losing its flair for making memorable movies recently, its older movies will forever stay gold and remain a part of many childhood memories. If you're one of those people who grew up with Disney cartoons, you'll be glad to know that they are all just a click away thanks to the wonder of YouTube. Google has announced today that the first of hundreds of The Walt Disney Studios movies will be available for rent on YouTube. And in case you were wondering, The Walt Disney Studios consists of movies from Disney, Disney-Pixar and DreamWorks Studios - and that is a whole load of content.

Ubergizmo, YouTube now rents out Disney movies

Protect your Field Notes Notebook with a Corter Sleeve

I've recently become a fan of Field Notes notebooks because they are small, made in the US and have a cool retro look that appeals to me. These notebooks are designed to be shoved in a pocket, which is convenient, but after while will probably cause the notebook to become bent or overly worn. Corter Leather is now offering a rustic styled sleeve that will hold one Field Notes notebook (and other thin 5.5 x 3.5 in notebooks) along with a pen or pencil.

The Gadgeteer, Protect your Field Notes Notebook with a Corter Sleeve

Doom 3 source code available now, gory customizations welcomed

Doom for everyone. It's not a particularly festive message, but as promised earlier this week, the Doom 3 source code is now out on a general public license. Programming types can meddle with the game's inner workings as wintery temperatures force them to huddle close to the warm hum of excessive gaming rigs. Doom dad John Carmack announced the release to his horde of Twitter followers, while doffing his cap to Timothee Besset, who helped sidestep some shadow rendering license issues that had dogged an earlier release.

Engadget, Doom 3 source code available now, gory customizations welcomed

T-Mobile US to launch a white version of the Galaxy S II

T-Mobile US just announced that it will be launching a new version of the highly popular Samsung Galaxy S II. The carrier will be making the flagship droid available in white for this holiday season. The white Samsung Galaxy S II will seemingly be using a different kind of plastic. If the official photos are anything to go by, it will be built from some new glossy plastic, rather than the opaque one used on the black version.

It's hardly a surprise though - the white version of the international Galaxy S II had to go glossy, too.



GSM Arena, T-Mobile US to launch a white version of the Galaxy S II

Samsung's Mid-Range Illusion from Verizon Officially Available Online Tomorrow, In Stores Jan. 2012

Just as the rumor yesterday stated, the Samsung Illusion for Verizon Wireless will be available starting tomorrow online for $80 on a new two-year contract. The device will be available in stores sometime in January 2012 if you're interested in that route. I suppose there's little room for this phone in the holiday circulars up against heavy hitters like the DROID RAZR, DROID 3, DROID Bionic and the upcoming Galaxy Nexus.
The Samsung Illusion is a mid-range handset that sports Android 2.3, a 3.5 inch HVGA display, a 3 megapixel camera and more.

Android Phone, Samsung's Mid-Range Illusion from Verizon Officially Available Online Tomorrow, In Stores Jan. 2012

Nokia Drive For Non-Nokia Windows Phone 7 Devices Now Possible As XAP Leaks

Phone manufacturers are always looking for ways to differentiate their phones from their competitors. This is why we see tons of different custom user interfaces on Android (HTC Sense, MOTOBLUR, etc.). To make themselves stand out from their fellow WP7 manufacturers, Nokia has a few exclusive apps on their Windows Phone 7 devices, like Nokia Drive. That's a turn-by-turn navigation app that a few people are fond off. But, it's no longer exclusive to Nokia WP7 devices.

Earlier this month, we saw some claims on the internet that people had hacked Nokia Drive onto non-Nokia WP7 devices.

Unwired View, Nokia Drive For Non-Nokia Windows Phone 7 Devices Now Possible As XAP Leaks

HTC releases source code for the HTC Rezound

HTC has recently announced that they have officially released the Kernel source code for a variety of Android devices. These include the recently launched HTC Rezound, HTC Explorer (Pico as it is known in other parts of the world), HTC Desire S and the HTC Amaze (4G). If you're a non-developer you're probably wondering what's the big deal, and here's why. .

Ubergizmo, HTC releases source code for the HTC Rezound

The relationship app for savvy mobile users debuts on the App Store

Cupple, the world's first private sharing mobile application designed specifically for two people in a relationship is now available as a FREE download for iPhone and iPod touch.Cupple reduces the lost contact between two people and creates a private mobile sharing space. It raises people's confidence of when and how to share on mobile and eliminates the indecision of broadcasting your experiences to wider social networks.'Sharing' is intuitive and personal, so users can quickly exchange private content such as photos, location and messages with each other and tag the places they have been, or plan to take each other.

Press Release Distribution, The relationship app for savvy mobile users debuts on the App Store

Staffordshire County Council installs a Kodak scanning solution to support the opening of a brand new HQ and relocation of 1500 staff

Building consolidation project will improve efficiency, and save tax payers £250,000 per annum for 40 yearsPurpose-built HQ replaces 17 buildings across StaffordEDRMS improves the council's ability to respond to the public fasterLondon November 22, 2011 - Kodak (NYSE:EK) today announced that Staffordshire County Council has implemented a high performance document scanning solution to digitise the majority of its files as it moves into a brand new, 150,000 sq ft purpose-built HQ called Staffordshire Place.

Press Release Distribution, Staffordshire County Council installs a Kodak scanning solution to support the opening of a brand new HQ and relocation of 1500 staff

Report: Android-Based Facebook Phone in the Works

HTC and Facebook are reportedly working on a Facebook phone, according to a report. The HTC Status (above) was the first phone to incorporate a Facebook button in its hardware. Photo: Jon Snyder/Wired.com.

Gadget Lab, Report: Android-Based Facebook Phone in the Works

Google Search for iPad updated

Google has just announced the release of an updated version of Google Search app for the iPad. The app gets a user interface overhaul, which makes it more interactive, more visual and efficient for searching. First of all, the speed of the app has improved with the availability of Google Instant when searching, users now get a new, slide-in pane layered over the search results that lets them view search results while their web pages are loading as well as easily switch back and forth between the results and the web page.



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UK: Asus Eee Pad Transformer can be yours for just £299 until December 4

The Asus Eee Pad Transformer is one of the highest regarded Android-powered tablets at the moment. That's thanks to it launching pretty soon after Honeycomb was released. It's also because of the Transformer getting very timely updates – in fact Asus has already confirmed that the Transformer will be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Add to this list the fact that it's always been priced slightly below the competition, even from day one, and you know what makes Asus' first Android tablet special.

Unwired View, UK: Asus Eee Pad Transformer can be yours for just £299 until December 4

Photojojo's Lens Dial for the iPhone photography enthusiast

The other day we reported on the Holga lens kit which was basically an iPhone case with a rotating dial at the back to swap between lomography-styled lenses. Now if lomography isn't your thing and you prefer regular photography, Photojojo may have the answer for you in the form of the Lens Dial. Just like the Holga lens kit, the Lens Dial is an iPhone case with a series of rotating lenses at the back of it. This will allow the user to swap between a 0.7x wide-angle, 0.33x fisheye and a 1.5x telephoto lens.

Ubergizmo, Photojojo's Lens Dial for the iPhone photography enthusiast

Galaxy Nexus Experiencing Volume Bug, 32GB Version Still Likely for Verizon

Though some have claimed the Samsung Galaxy Nexus could be the best smartphone ever produced, the early praise does not come without a few minor snags here and there. A bug has surfaced which sees the phone randomly mute itself then fail to respond to a users input using the volume control. After a bit of troubleshooting, the problem has been inconclusively linked to 2G data connectivity. The glitch seems to only occur when the handset is connected to the older wireless standard.



Android Phone, Galaxy Nexus Experiencing Volume Bug, 32GB Version Still Likely for Verizon

Barnes & Noble steps into the ring with Microsoft, won't bow to pressure over patents

. If you are a company that has developed an Android product of any sort, chances are Microsoft has attempted to sue you or drag you in to an expensive licensing agreement. Samsung, HTC and ViewSonic are just a few of the larger firms that currently have deals in place with Microsoft. Barnes & Noble is the latest Android device maker to find itself in Microsoft's line of fire, but it is not giving up the battle so easily.

Boy Genius Report, Barnes & Noble steps into the ring with Microsoft, won't bow to pressure over patents

Have a Charlie Brown Christmas This Year

This year, you won't have to wait to find A Charlie Brown Christmas on television – you can have it as an interactive pop-up book on your Android or iOS phone or tablet.  Loud Crow Interactive has created an interactive version of this Christmas classic that's complete with scenes and dialog from the original program and narration by Peter Robbins, the voice of the original Charlie Brown .

The Gadgeteer, Have a Charlie Brown Christmas This Year

Diablo 3 mod lets you “darken” the mood of the game

When Diablo 3 was first revealed, it was met several negative reactions towards the overall look of the game. While some praised the game and its graphics, others said that the game felt too cartoony and lost the "dark" feel that was felt strongly in the first Diablo. If you belong to the latter category it appears that a mod is available that will allow you to "darken" the mood of the game. This mod was used for Skyrim and seems to be available for Diablo 3 as well, although we're not sure if the mod will still be usable once Diablo 3 is finalized and is out of beta.



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Microsoft patent aims to curb your enthusiasm in the office

You might think working for tech royalty out west is all beanbags and 20 percent time. And it might well be. But if your paychecks say Microsoft, you might want to be careful how you spend that extra down-time. A patent with the snappy title Organizational Behavior Monitoring Analysis and Influence describes a system devised by the company to monitor employee interactions. Everything from cutting people off in conversation, to the verbal phrases and mannerisms used over "multi-modal communications" (e-mail, phone and so on) is covered.

Engadget, Microsoft patent aims to curb your enthusiasm in the office

Canon Vixia HF M400 Flash Memory Camcorder

The Canon Vixia HF M400 flash memory camcorder comes equipped with dual SDXC memory card slots. The camera features a 1x3-inch 2.07MP CMOS sensor that is combined with Canon's DIGIC DV III image processor to deliver outstanding video resolution, superb low-light performance and a wide dynamic range. The Canon HF M400 also adopts a genuine Canon 10x HD video lens, an optical image stabilization and a 3.0-inch touchscreen display. The Canon Vixia HF M400 flash memory camcorder is priced at $329.

TechFresh, Canon Vixia HF M400 Flash Memory Camcorder

Ice Cream Sandwich custom ROM now available for the Nexus S

Earlier this week when Google released the source code for Ice Cream Sandwich we knew it won't be long before developers start coming up with custom ICS ROMs for other Android devices. And one such ROM has just surfaced. Created by xda-developer member 'kwiboo', this custom ROM is currently only meant for the Nexus S and its variants.

GSM Arena, Ice Cream Sandwich custom ROM now available for the Nexus S