Corvette ZR1-powered Chevrolet Silverado has us feeling sleepy

Here we have the kind of sleeper that'll wake you up no time: a short-bed, four-wheel-drive Chevrolet Silverado with an LS9 from the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. With dyno numbers of 510 horsepower and 504 pound-feet of torque, there's a jump of at least 205 hp and 169 lb-ft over the most powerful factory engine you can get in that truck. The result.



Autoblog, Corvette ZR1-powered Chevrolet Silverado has us feeling sleepy

Nokia Lumia 900 to be launched by AT&T in March

A few days ago, when Nokia announced the Lumia 900 for AT&T, it said the smartphone would be released "in the coming months.". Now, thanks to the official Nokia Developer Newsletter (see the screenshot below), we know that the new handset should be out in March. Of course, that's when AT&T will launch it in the US only, as there's still no word if or when we're going to see the Lumia 900 on other carriers / in other markets.
The Lumia 900 is Nokia's third Windows Phone Mango handset, and is pretty much a larger Lumia 800 with LTE connectivity.

Unwired View, Nokia Lumia 900 to be launched by AT&T in March

OCZ Technology reveals Chiron 4TB SSD

OCZ Technology has introduced the Chiron SSD Series for Enterprise that provides a staggering 4 TB capacity in a compact 3.5-inch form factor based on the Indilinx Everest controller. Chiron delivers performance speeds above 560 MB/s and 100,000 IOPS. The 4TB capacity helps eliminate the need for high capacity HDDs as anything other than backup devices.


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The Simpsons are already making fun of Steve Jobs

You probably missed this among the CES clusterskgjhaskjgh: the Simpsons made fun of Steve Jobs on this week's episode, titled Politically Inept, with Homer Simpson. As Homer is being interviewed on TV, “Steve Jobs unveils iGhost” crawls across the news ticker. In the episode, Homer becomes a Glenn Beck type after Bart uploads a video of him having an Alec Baldwin-ish airplane meltdown moment. At one point, he gets interviewed in a Fox News program.

2DayBlog.com, The Simpsons are already making fun of Steve Jobs

Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 Now Available In South Korea

Folks in South Korea are now able to purchase the Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 (YP-GS1). The gadget is powered by the Google Android 2.3 operating system and features a 3.65-inch display, a 16GB of storage space, SoundAlive, Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n. The Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 (YP-GS1) retails for 200,000 Won or around $173 a pop.

TechFresh, Samsung Galaxy Player 3.6 Now Available In South Korea

Huawei MediaPad to get Ice Cream Sandwich this quarter, also gets a new pink skin

Huawei was certainly the eager beaver when it announced this last summer that the MediaPad would be one of the very first tablets with Android 3.2 pre-loaded, and we could tell that the Chinese manufacturer wanted to do something similar with the Honor by offering a demo version of Android 4.0 through its official channels.

2DayBlog.com, Huawei MediaPad to get Ice Cream Sandwich this quarter, also gets a new pink skin

Mercedes-Benz DICE concept brings gesture controls to the cockpit (video)

Not to be outdone by its competitors from Ingolstadt, Mercedes-Benz brought out its own vision of the future of interiors, complete with augmented reality, a fully customizable dashboard and gesture-based controls. There's not a knob or button to be found. The video after the jump demonstrates the Dynamic & Intuitive Control Experience (DICE) far better than words can convey, but the basic elements are these: a series of proximity sensors detect hand motions across the interior, allowing you to scroll, select and control a variety of functions.



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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0N Plus shows up in Germany, circumvents Apple's design patents

Following its legal troubles in Germany, where Apple successfully banned the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from being sold based on design patents, Samsung redesigned its tablet and launched the Galaxy Tab 10.1N in November. It's been on sale since then, even though Apple did try to get it banned too. However, it's unlikely that it will succeed. And now we get another Samsung tablet redesigned for Germany. This time it's the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, and the new version is, unsurprisingly, called Galaxy Tab 7.0N Plus.


Unwired View, Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.0N Plus shows up in Germany, circumvents Apple's design patents

UK: Prada Phone 3.0 by LG now up for pre-order on contract, free from £31/month, ships on January 30

The Prada Phone 3.0 by LG (or Prada Phone by LG 3.0, or LG Prada 3.0) is about to become available in the UK shortly. You've been able to pre-order one for a few days, yet up until today only in SIM-free and unlocked form. If you're more of a fan of long-term contracts with operators, today's your lucky day. That's because Phones 4U has started taking pre-orders for the LG Prada 3.0 with contracts from either Vodafone or Orange. The phone is free with plans starting at £31 per month. Both operators have a contract of that amount on offer.

Unwired View, UK: Prada Phone 3.0 by LG now up for pre-order on contract, free from £31/month, ships on January 30

Motorola and Intel Enter Into a Multi-year Agreement, Update to Google Maps Improves Battery Life & Motorola RAZR Officially Available at Fido

Motorola and Intel Enter Into a Multi-year, Multi-device Agreement for Intel-based Devices. Motorola and Intel have entered into a multi-year, multi-device strategic partnership to incorporate Intel chips into Motorola's Android tablets and smartphones. The first Intel-based smartphones will go through carrier validation this summer, with launch shortly after that. BGR.
Motorola RAZR Officially Available at Fido, $525 Outright
The new Motorola RAZR has officially landed at Fido.

Cell Phones Ca, Motorola and Intel Enter Into a Multi-year Agreement, Update to Google Maps Improves Battery Life & Motorola RAZR Officially Available at Fido

RoadRover Android system

[CES 2012] The automotive segment of CES does deliver its fair share of interesting stuff to look at, and the RoadRover Android-powered dashboard is certainly something that caught our eye. So far, we do know that the company caters to different vehicle makes and models already such as the Audi A3, Nissan Altima, Peugeot 407x408, Toyota Tundra, Chevrolet Captiva, Ford Fiesta and KIA Sportage among others.

Ubergizmo, RoadRover Android system

Samsung Series 9 laptops announced

[CES 2012] At CES this week, Samsung put on display the second generation of its Series 9 Windows 7 laptops, and boy do they look sexy. Samsung has somehow managed to make the laptops even slimmer than the original Series 9 and is now touting it to be the thinnest laptop in the world. The Samsung Series 9 (13.3″ model) is only 0.5″ (12.9mm) thin, and weighs 2.5 pounds. It has a matte finish on its 100% aluminum body, which will be mineral ash black for the US and silver for the rest of the world.

Ubergizmo, Samsung Series 9 laptops announced

Tim Cameron's ShowTime is our kind of commuter car for the apocalypse

It's amazing what a little good old-fashioned ingenuity can create. Well, that and about 200 feet of thick steel tubing, 16-inch Fox coil-over suspenders, an LSX 454 crate engine from General Motors hooked to a Powerglide automatic transmission, and a custom-built pair of axles and a set of four 43-inch tires. Of course, none of those components would do a lick of good if it weren't for a talented builder and driver, and Tim Cameron apparently is both.



Autoblog, Tim Cameron's ShowTime is our kind of commuter car for the apocalypse

Dialogue Announces Two-Way SMS SuiteApp for NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Computing Platform

New SuiteApp enhances customer and business interactions11 January 2012: Dialogue Communications, a leading specialist in global mobile messaging solutions, today announced the availability of its two-way SMS SuiteApp for NetSuite, built on the NetSuite SuiteCloud Computing Platform. The Dialogue SMS SuiteApp provides NetSuite customers with an additional messaging channel for instant, efficient and effective two-way communication.

Press Release Distribution, Dialogue Announces Two-Way SMS SuiteApp for NetSuite’s SuiteCloud Computing Platform

Huawei Announces New MediaPad Series to Come Preloaded With Android 4.0

The ladies and gents at Huawei have announced that new series of MediaPad tablets are headed to store shelves soon. These don't differ much from the original but they will be preloaded with Android 4.0. We imagine minor improvements were made internally but only on the configuration and layout side. -

They've also announced the Huawei MediaPad color series. They're MediaPad tablets but come in a number of different colors, including passion pink, shadow black and classic brown. It's not often you see tablets come in colors other than varying shades of white, black or blue so it'll be interesting to see how the market responds.

Android Phone, Huawei Announces New MediaPad Series to Come Preloaded With Android 4.0

16 MP Kodak Polaroid Android HD smartphone does optical zoom

Hey, look - it's Big Foot. No, it's just the Altek Leo, a creature that appears occasionally, the local newspaper writes about it and then disappears for another year. This time there's a big name attached to it at least, so maybe this time it will get a proper market release. Meet the Kodak Polaroid SC1630 Android HD Smart Camera.
Styled like an old school camera, the Polaroid SC1630's crowning feature is a 16MP camera unit (was 14MP when we last saw the Leo), with 3x optical zoom, F3.1-F5.6 aperture, ISO up to 3200 and shutter speeds of up to 1x1400. There's a xenon flash to go with it too.




GSM Arena, 16 MP Kodak Polaroid Android HD smartphone does optical zoom

2013 Mazda CX-5 achieves best-in-class 26x35 mpg EPA rating

Mazda has released the official EPA fuel economy figures for its 2013 CX-5, and as anticipated, the new compact crossover has achieved an all-important best-in-class designation. The front-wheel-drive, six-speed manual-equipped CX-5 is rated at 26 miles per gallon city and 35 mpg, thanks to Mazda's efficient Skyactiv direct-injection 2.0-liter inline-four. In fact, Mazda claims the CX-5 actually gets the best fuel economy rating of any SUV (read: crossover) sold in America, full stop.

Autoblog, 2013 Mazda CX-5 achieves best-in-class 26x35 mpg EPA rating

Intel partnering with Nuance to bring voice recognition to Ultrabooks

So far in the last hour, we've learned that future Ultrabooks will have NFC, possibly larger screens, touchscreens, andmaybe even touch-enabled palm rests. Well, we've got one more marquee feature to add to the list: Intel just announced that they're partnering with Nuance to bring voice recognition to Ultrabooks. And it sounds like Intel's vision is comprehensive: the company envisions consumers being able to launch applications, compose emails, update social networks and control media playback.

2DayBlog.com, Intel partnering with Nuance to bring voice recognition to Ultrabooks

Gyration Air Mouse Mobile

[CES 2012] Remember the Cube Mouse from Logitech that was shown off last week. Well, if you're looking for a mouse like that but you're not a fan of the blocky shaped device, SMK-Link Electronics has got an alternative solution for you called the Gyration Air Mouse Mobile. It features a sleek compact design, dockable receiver and patented gyroscopic gesture control technology just for that purpose. In addition to being a wireless mouse, it doubles up as being a wireless pointer which you can use to control      your PowerPoint presentations or Keynote lectures from a distance.

Ubergizmo, Gyration Air Mouse Mobile

Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 portable audio system

Tue Mantoni, CEO, Bang & Olufsen holding the new Beolit 12, the first product under the B&O PLAY brand. The B&O Beolit 12 was designed by Danish designer, Cecilie Manz, where it reflects a convenient, robust and casual look. Following the footsteps of the BeoSound 8 sound system, the support for Apple's AirPlay technology lets you enjoy play music wirelessly from your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac or PC – as long as you are hooked up to a wireless network, of course.

Ubergizmo, Bang & Olufsen Beolit 12 portable audio system

Lenovo K800 is the world's first Intel-based smartphone

. Lenovo and Intel took the stage at the Consumer Electronics Show on Tuesday to announce the world's first Intel-based smartphone, the Lenovo K800. The device features a 4.5-inch HD 720p display and is heading first to China's Unicom network during the second quarter of this year.

Boy Genius Report, Lenovo K800 is the world's first Intel-based smartphone

Sphero might end up as a game controller

[CES 2012] The Sphero which debuted a couple of years ago as a smartphone-controlled ball might soon turn the tables – where this robotic ball ordained from Orbotix that receives commands from an iPhone, iPad or Android device sans wires could finally function as a game controller, according to the folks behind the Sphero over at CES. Granted, production delays and receiving more orders than Orbotix bargained have been hiccups in the Sphero's journey, but check out the video after the jump and see how Sphero might introduce something new to the world of portable gaming.



Ubergizmo, Sphero might end up as a game controller

NoGeMo dispenses lessons on healthy food

Do you remember the Tamagotchi craze that swept over the world more than a decade ago, as kids were introduced to caring for pets – albeit an electronic one. NoGeMo follows that route so much so that it has been labeled as a Tamagotchi clone, although the purpose of this is not to keep your kid happy with a pet that does not shed fur or having poop to clear, but rather, it intends to educate the Chinese population concerning healthy food. Chinese Greenpeace designed this game as part of their anti-genetically modified food campaign, teaming up with Mobile Now to create NoGeMo.

Ubergizmo, NoGeMo dispenses lessons on healthy food

EyeJot video business cards

I can imagine the many thousands of business cards that has changed hands at CES even in the first day itself. If you want to truly stand out from the rest of the crowd, why not look towards the future. EyeJot might be on to something here with the idea of a ‘video business card', known as the EyeJot vCard. This digital card will incorporate video alongside the relevant contact information that you want to share with others, posing as the next generation of business cards.

Ubergizmo, EyeJot video business cards

Crocheted Spock Ears

Here is a little break from all the CES madness, and something that Star Trek fans should fall in love with while the general populace look on in amusement. After all, it is still pretty cold for those of us living in the northern hemisphere, and instead of wearing beanies that cover your ears to prevent them from freezing, you might want to check out the Crocheted Spock Ears from Shove Mink of Croshame instead. These are easy-to-make and can be slipped on, where the pattern required to make a pair of these would take a mere 30 minutes of your time – if you are skilled, that is.

Ubergizmo, Crocheted Spock Ears

Monster Diamond Tears-Edge headphones

[CES 2012] Monster wows the crowd with the Diamond Tears-Edge headphones that will deliver stunning beauty as well as audio clarity – with Monster's very own pricing structure, of course. This pair of high definition music headphones will retail for $279.95 perpair, and will arrive sometime in Q1 this year, although there are also plans to roll out an in-ear model in the second half of the year as well. Based on and inspired by J.Y. Park's musical talent, you might just go, “Park who?”. For your information, Mr.

Ubergizmo, Monster Diamond Tears-Edge headphones

2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 nav system uses altitude to optimize hybrid efficiency

Somewhat lost in the fanfare of BMW introducing a hybrid version of its best-selling 3 Series at the Detroit Auto Show was a brief mention of its new navigation technology. The 2012 ActiveHybrid 3 will be the first hybrid to use its nav system to help predict the best time to use and recharge its battery. This will go well beyond currently available navigation technology that plots economical travel routes based on traffic and speed limits, also incorporating altitude, final destination and other real-time data to wring the most out of those electrons. For example, suppose there's a big hill on your route.

2DayBlog.com, 2012 BMW ActiveHybrid 3 nav system uses altitude to optimize hybrid efficiency

2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept previews redesign, hybrid returning

In true Honda fashion, we're once again presented with a "concept" car that's only a set of wheels and a de-Bedazzling away from being production-ready. What you're looking at here is the concept that previews the next-generation Accord that will be dropping later this year, ready to compete with a full slate of redesigned mid-size sedans. Honda has once again taken a conservative approach to design, and while it's certainly handsome (except for those gaudy air intakes that flank both sides of the front fascia), we can't help but think that it already looks one or two generations old.

Autoblog, 2013 Honda Accord Coupe Concept previews redesign, hybrid returning

Olympus SZ-12 – 24X Long Zoom Camera

[CES 2012] The S-series is Olympus' mid-range offering in its point-and-shoot category featuring ultra zoom capabilities. Touted to be super-slim by the manufacturer, the new Olympus SZ-12 gets a 14-megapixel CCD sensor, a 24x optical wide-angle zoom lens (25-600mm equivalent*), a 3-inch LCD display (460K) and built-in Dual Image Stabilization. Thanks to the Telephoto Macro feature, you can capture the small details of an object and shoot at very close range (inches).

Ubergizmo, Olympus SZ-12 â€" 24X Long Zoom Camera

D-Link Cloud Camera 5000 has HD Pan and Tilt capability

[CES 2012] D-Link makes the jump to the cloud with their D-Link Cloud Camera 5000, further enhancing their award-winning mydlink-enabled IP camera range this time around. The Cloud Camera 5000 is no ordinary camra, as it will bring pan/tilt capabilities and automatic day/night viewing to the table, while the mydlink-enabled D-Link Enhanced Wireless N Day/Night Home Network Camera will be equipped with a microSD memory card slot that enables local video recording.

Ubergizmo, D-Link Cloud Camera 5000 has HD Pan and Tilt capability

Mopar gives Chrysler 200 a kick in the ass with Super S kit

The Chrysler 200 is a fine car, but not exactly the first we'd pick to get our hearts racing. At least not in stock form. But that's where Mopar comes in. Chrysler's long-standing aftermarket parts division rolled on down to Cobo Hall this year with this modified 200.

Autoblog, Mopar gives Chrysler 200 a kick in the ass with Super S kit

Nokia, Microsoft Build ‘Beachhead' in War of the Mobiles

Nokia CEO Stephen Elop at the Nokia press conference in Las Vegas. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com. LAS VEGAS — It's on.
Nokia declared all-out war on the mobile industry on Monday, publicly unveiling its flagship U.S. device at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

The new device, the Nokia Lumia 900, is the first Nokia-made phone to run on AT&T's 4G LTE network, the high-speed wireless mobile network slowly expanding across the States.

The Lumia 900 runs the Windows Phone operating system, and in showing off the device, Nokia president and CEO Stephen Elop re-emphasized Nokia's dedication to Microsoft's mobile platform.



Gadget Lab, Nokia, Microsoft Build ‘Beachhead' in War of the Mobiles

LTE HTC Titan II with 16 MP camera revealed, heads for AT&T

The LTE-packing HTC Titan II just made its public debut at CES 2012. What might turn out to be the hottest Windows Phone smartphone for sometime to come is going to hit AT&T in the first half of the year. First and most important, the HTC Titan II features the amazing 16MP camera at the back, making it the first Windows Phone device (and the first smartphone available outside Asia) to do so.
For more hands-on photos of the LTE HTC Titan 2, check out our blog.

But the HTC Titan II's camera isn't the only thing making headlines in the Windows Phone world.






GSM Arena, LTE HTC Titan II with 16 MP camera revealed, heads for AT&T

Verizon Galaxy Tab 7.7 with 4G LTE support hands-on

. Samsung on Monday announced a new version of its Galaxy Tab 7.7 tablet for Verizon Wireless from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Verizon added 4G LTE support, but unfortunately we were deep in the confines of a Las Vegas hotel so we couldn't get a real taste for the faster data speeds. We love the Super AMOLED Plus display, the surprisingly thin form factor and the compact 7.7-inch screen. The unit also feels very solid and we didn't get the usual plastic feeling from some Samsung devices.





Boy Genius Report, Verizon Galaxy Tab 7.7 with 4G LTE support hands-on

The Sony Xperia ion coming to AT&T in Q2 2012

AT&T are racking up the points right now as they announce a host of devices looking to make use of their fancy new LTE network, including contributions from the likes of HTC, Nokia. It is Sony, however who bring this tasty morsel of technological goodness. That's Sony, not Sony Ericsson by the way, which will ever increasingly be the case as we progress into 2012.
Sony and AT&T have unveiled the Sony Xperia ion.



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