Report: Nintendo May Change Wii U's Name

Gaming blog Computer and Video Games, citing a Nintendo insider, reports that the company is considering giving the next-gen Wii console a new name. The 100-year-old company is said to be worried whether the name “Wii U” would be a hit and their analyses gear toward the negative. Customers might get a false impression that the Nintendo Wii U would just be an add-on to the current Wii and not a completely revamped system.

Gadget.com, Report: Nintendo May Change Wii U's Name

A sneak peek at Chevrolet's plan for the Super Bowl

Chevrolet has purchased seven spots. Chevrolet has purchased seven spots. Exactly which vehicles will be featured and at what times is still stirring healthy debate at GM headquarters.
"Every day, we're changing the spots of what's running where," said Chris Perry, Chevrolet's vice president of global marketing and strategy. "We're probably going to push it to the end."

That comes Tuesday, Jan. 31 when NBC wants final decisions.





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Flurry: Kindle Fire closes in on Galaxy Tab as top Android tablet

There’s a new sheriff in town according to Flurry, an analytics company tracking tens of thousands of Android applications. After crunching the numbers on Android tablet usage the firm found that the Amazon Kindle Fire has quickly closed the gap with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. In November, the Galaxy Tab (no specific model is named) accounted for 63 percent of the Android tablet market in terms of application sessions tracked by Flurry. The fledgling Kindle Fire only accounted for 3 percent  during its first month on the market.


Android Phone, Flurry: Kindle Fire closes in on Galaxy Tab as top Android tablet

Daycraft – Alternatives to Moleskine and Rhodia Notebooks

Who among us is a notebook / stationary junky. Let's see a show of hands please… Me too. That's why I was grinning from ear to ear when the mailman dropped off a box of samples from a company that I'd not heard of before: Daycraft. I suppose the reason why I've not heard of Daycraft is because they are based in Hong Kong and do not seem to have any distributors here in the US. That's disapppointing because they are offering some quality notebooks that mix style with a dash of quirky.

Daycraft sent me 4 samples, but they offer many different types of notebooks, daily calenders and sketchbooks.

This is the Cookie Bookie notebook.





The Gadgeteer

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Samsung still reviewing launch options for the new Galaxy S III

While announcing its financial results for Q4 2011 and full year 2011, Samsung has reportedly also mentioned the upcoming Galaxy S III - which should become its new flagship Android smartphone. According to SammyHub, Younghee Lee (Samsung's SVP of Global Marketing), said that the company is "still reviewing" launch options for the new handset, without providing further details.

Unwired View, Samsung still reviewing launch options for the new Galaxy S III

Exynos 5250 SoC goes into mass production in Q2, tablets get it first

During Samsung's earnings call, they took a minute to talk about the Exynos 5250 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) they announced last year. It's already sampling to manufacturers and it will go into mass production in Q2 this year. The chipset packs two Cortex-A15 cores running at 2.0GHz, which reportedly have double the performance of their Cortext-A9 predecessors.

GSM Arena, Exynos 5250 SoC goes into mass production in Q2, tablets get it first

Sage provides greater control and insight on finances with launch of Sage Instant Accounts 2012

Enhanced flagship product includes free Sage Planning for Business to aid business sustainabilityNewcastle, 27 January 2012 - Leading business software and services provider Sage UK has today launched the next generation of its easy-to-use bookkeeping software, Sage Instant Accounts 2012.

Press Release Distribution, Sage provides greater control and insight on finances with launch of Sage Instant Accounts 2012

Sprint's HTC EVO View 4G and Blackberry Playbook reaches EOL status

Uh-oh, it looks like if you were planning to get either the HTC EVO View 4G or RIM's Blackberry Playbook tablet from Sprint, you might want to hurry as a purported leaked internal document has shown that both devices have been put up on the chopping block and have been marked with an EOL (End of Life) status. For those unfamiliar, this means that both devices will be gradually phased out in favor of newer devices, possibly their successors.

Ubergizmo, Sprint's HTC EVO View 4G and Blackberry Playbook reaches EOL status

LikeBelt posts Facebook updates

Forget about the Nabaztag or Karotz – the LikeBelt is going to be the more desirable peripheral for Facebook, as it makes the process of updating your Facebook status or wall easier, where all it takes to post updates automatically are a few pelvic thrusts. This is a conceptual idea, where the LikeBelt relies on Near Field Communication (NFC) to connect with NFC contact points.

Ubergizmo, LikeBelt posts Facebook updates

Amazon Offering the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to New Customers for $100

If you’ve been contemplating switching to Verizon for the Galaxy Nexus soon, now is the time to do it. Amazon is offering an amazing deal on the Galaxy Nexus. You can have it shipped to you for just $100 following a two-year contract agreement, far and away the best price we’ve seen for the device subsidized. This goes for both family plans and individual plans. Unfortunately, existing customers looking to upgrade won’t be getting this deal but they’re offering it for a smooth $260 for you guys and that’s still pretty good compared to Verizon’s price. Find the deal here.

Android Phone, Amazon Offering the Verizon Galaxy Nexus to New Customers for $100

Samsung Wave Y S5380 LaFleur Edition spotted

Samsung Wave Y S5380 - the cheapest among the new Bada 2.0 smartphones introduced last year - now has a La Fleur Edition. Spotted in Ukraine, the Samsung Wave Y La Fleur seems to be already available for purchase - retailer Rozetka is offering it for about $165. The handset has a purple back case with a floral pattern, and - like the original Wave Y - features a 3.2 inch HVGA display, TochWiz UI, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, NFC, Bluetooth 3.0, an 832 MHz processor, 2MP rear camera, and a 2GB memory card pre-installed.


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Next Land Rover Defender to be built in India?

When Tata's purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover began to appear inevitable, the question "Would you buy a Jaguar made in India?" was oft repeated. Yet it looks like Land Rover will be the first of the two brands to try to benefit from this kind of Anglo-Indian synergy: a report in Autocar states that the 2015 Land Rover Defender will be built at Tata's plant in Pune, India. The Defender is a truly old school body-on-frame SUV that sells in small numbers compared to the rest of the Land Rover line.

Autoblog, Next Land Rover Defender to be built in India?

Transcend launches Jetflash 780 USB 3.0 flash drives

As the USB 3.0 standard is starting to make its way into our desktop and notebooks, we guess the emergence of more USB 3.0 compatible flash drives is expected. Looking to add to that list of USB 3.0 capable flash drives would be Transcend with their new Jetflash 780 flash drives that will come in either 8GB or 16GB storage sizes. With the 8GB model, users can expect read/write speeds of up to 100x20Mbps, while the 16GB model will feature 140x40Mbps read/write speeds instead.

Ubergizmo, Transcend launches Jetflash 780 USB 3.0 flash drives

BMW looks at touch sensitive smart fabrics

BMW is one of the German automakers that have stirred the hearts while keeping pulses racing with their range of vehicles. Of course, they have had their fair share of misses, but those are rare and few in between amidst all the hits. It is still the yuppie vehicle to purchase in many countries regardless of the continent that you are on, and their motto of it being the “Ultimate Driving Machine” certainly holds true for many of us (unless, of course, you are able to afford one of those super exotic brands).

Ubergizmo, BMW looks at touch sensitive smart fabrics

Microsoft may be working to offer Xbox Live games on Android and iOS

. A Microsoft spokesperson recently suggested that the Redmond-based firm is working to bring its Xbox Live games to other platforms. Microsoft's Xbox Live titles are currently limited to the Xbox and the company's Windows Phone mobile platform. “While the Xbox Live experiences and games always work best on the Windows platform, we understand that some Xbox fans may be using other types of devices,” a Microsoft spokesperson told Forbes.

Boy Genius Report, Microsoft may be working to offer Xbox Live games on Android and iOS

AT&T's Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note and Rugby Smart priced. Should be out on March 18

It looks like the HTC Titan II isn't the only new smartphone that's going to be launched by AT&T on March 18. If BGR's reports (here and here) are correct, the second largest US mobile carrier will introduce other four handsets on that day - including the Nokia Lumia 900, which will join the Titan II in becoming one of AT&T's first Windows Phone LTE devices.

Unwired View, AT&T's Nokia Lumia 900, Samsung Galaxy Note and Rugby Smart priced. Should be out on March 18

Samsung Galaxy S III's MWC debut reportedly canceled

. The highly anticipated follow up to Samsung's Galaxy S II will not be unveiled at next month's Mobile World Congress, according to The Verge. The Galaxy S III was rumored to be debuting in Barcelona next month, however it has reportedly now been delayed. The reason for delay was not disclosed, although it is still slated to be released “before summer” according to the report.

Boy Genius Report, Samsung Galaxy S III's MWC debut reportedly canceled

Rumor: AT&T to Launch Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, Samsung Exhilarate and Sony Xperia Ion in Q1

New rumors emerged from the BGR camp claiming that AT&T's Q1 will be chock full of great devices. Three of those devices are Android. According to them (no real source was given) AT&T will be launching the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, the Samsung Exhilarate and the Sony Xperia Ion in the latter portions of the first quarter. Nothing else was said beyond that but that's a lot of new devices to look forward to in such a short amount of time if it is indeed true. The month of March is swimming in our heads but it's possible one or two of  these might be slated for late February, as well.

Android Phone, Rumor: AT&T to Launch Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD, Samsung Exhilarate and Sony Xperia Ion in Q1

NTT DoCoMo Q-Pot.Phone SH-04D chocolate phone

Roses and chocolates, or is it chocolates and roses. Unless your other half is neurotic enough to insist on the order of gifts which you give to her, it does not really matter. If she is a geek at heart who has dropped hints for the longest time (while you both reside in Japan, of course) that she is in need of a new phone, now is the perfect time to sweep her off her feet. NTT DoCoMo is said to offer a limited edition chocolate-themed Q-Pot.Phone SH-04D which resembles that of a chocolate bar, but it is not edible by any means.

Ubergizmo, NTT DoCoMo Q-Pot.Phone SH-04D chocolate phone

White Samsung Galaxy Note now in stock at Clove UK

The folks at Clove just sent along an email to remind us that the white version of the Samsung Galaxy Note has just gone up for sale over at their website. The latest edition of the Note is identical to previous incarnations in every way save for its outward appearance. As a bonus, Clove is throwing in a white flip cover along with the purchase of the handset, all for £538.80 after VAT.

Android Phone, White Samsung Galaxy Note now in stock at Clove UK

Apple Reportedly Looking to Adopt 802.11ac 5G Gigabit Wi-Fi, Windows Phone Marketplace hits 60,000 Apps & Sony Xperia Ion Pricing Revealed?

Apple Reportedly Looking to Adopt 802.11ac 5G Gigabit Wi-Fi This Year. Apple may be looking to incorporate support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi specification into the company's products this year, according to a report from AppleInsider. The new standard offers three times the speed of the 802.11n standard, capable of achieving speeds of over 1 Gigabit per second. BGR.
Sony Xperia Ion Pricing Revealed?
This time it looks like we've got rumored pricing for the Xperia Ion handset we played with at CES.

Cell Phones Ca, Apple Reportedly Looking to Adopt 802.11ac 5G Gigabit Wi-Fi, Windows Phone Marketplace hits 60,000 Apps & Sony Xperia Ion Pricing Revealed?

New tools for thin clients: user-dependent configuration and high-availability device management

What’s new: The latest IGEL Universal Management Suite, Version 4.0, with an optionally deployable High Availability extension. It also contains an optional thin client Shared Workplace feature for simplifying multi-user scenarios.Reading, UK, January 25, 2012 – IGEL Technology, Germany’s leading manufacturer of thin clients, has enhanced its product line with two optional functions. The thin client Shared Workplace feature, which can be separately licensed, allows user-dependent device configuration and is designed for shift worker or roaming user environments.

Press Release Distribution, New tools for thin clients: user-dependent configuration and high-availability device management

British limo company eager to show its chops with stretched Audi R8 (video)

Some vehicles are made to be stretched. Others, less so. A Lincoln Town Car, for example, is a good platform for a limo. A Mercedes-Benz S-Class, sure. A Rolls-Royce Phantom. We could even see the attraction behind a Cadillac Escalade limo, if we had to. But not an exotic supercar.

The folks over at Carbonyte would beg to differ, though. The British coachbuilder made its reputation, such as it is, by helping Mercedes-Benz and McLaren develop the chassis for the SLR.



Autoblog, British limo company eager to show its chops with stretched Audi R8 (video)

Pink Nokia Lumia 800 now available in the UK on Orange and T-Mobile, free from £25.54 per month

The much-awaited pink version of the Nokia Lumia 800 has finally become available in the UK. This is the last of the colors to be out, and, just like we told you in November, it didn't launch last year. The pink Lumia 800 can now be ordered at Mobiles.co.uk, with contracts from either T-Mobile or Orange. The phone is free with plans starting at £25.54 per month. That cheapest option is at T-Mobile and nets you 600 minutes, 500 texts, and unlimited data each month.

Unwired View, Pink Nokia Lumia 800 now available in the UK on Orange and T-Mobile, free from £25.54 per month

Foregenix partners with Servebase to help hospitality companies achieve PCI DSS compliance

London, 24th Jan 2012 - Foregenix, the digital forensics specialists, and Servebase, provider of global multi-channel payment solutions to the hospitality sector, have announced a partnership that will ease the road to PCI compliance for hospitality companies. The partnership will enable Servebase to offer its customers cardholder data security ‘healthchecks’ using Foregenix FScout Enterprise data discovery software.Servebase offers multi-channel card payment services globally, processing $15 billion worth of transactions per year, and is a leader in the hospitality sector.

Press Release Distribution, Foregenix partners with Servebase to help hospitality companies achieve PCI DSS compliance

Government: Chevrolet Volt is not a fire hazard

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the all-electric Chevrolet Volt is not a fire hazard, despite coming under scrutiny in 2011 after a model caught fire after a side-impact crash test. General Motors did respond to that scenario by offering a buyback program for existing Volt owners who suffer from sleepless nights, wondering whether they might end up with burns as their cars spontaneously combust. Not only that, General Motors went ahead to introduce a fair bit of enhancements to the Volt's battery coolant system, keeping their fingers crossed that everything would turn out all right after that.

Ubergizmo, Government: Chevrolet Volt is not a fire hazard

Embarcadero and Logica Announce Partnership for AppWave Platform

Aimed at Transforming the Software Management Experience and InsightMaidenhead, United Kingdom  – January 24, 2012— Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development; and Logica, a £4 billion Europe-based business and technology service company, announced a sales and marketing partnership focused on AppWave, a free enterprise app store.  Embarcadero’s AppWave was crowned the 2011 winner of Logica’s prestigious Global Innovation Venture Partner Programme (GIVP).AppWave offers business users self-service discovery and on

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Gingerbread update for LG Optimus Black starts rolling out

As promised by LG, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the Optimus Black has started rolling out. However, for now, only people in India and Europe have reported to receiving the update. The update upgrades the phone to Android 2.3.4, which is oddly three versions prior to the latest Gingerbread update, 2.3.7.

GSM Arena, Gingerbread update for LG Optimus Black starts rolling out

YouTube surpasses 4 billion video views per day

. Google recently confirmed that YouTube now receives more than 4 billion video views per day. Reuters reported the news Monday morning and noted that the site has seen a 25% increase in videos viewed per day since May. Google, which owns YouTube, also confirmed that there are more than 60 hours of fresh video uploaded each minute, up from the 48 hours of video added per minute in May. Advertisements on videos generate roughly $5 billion in revenue each year, Reuters said, but just 3 billion videos feature ads each week.

Boy Genius Report, YouTube surpasses 4 billion video views per day

Spotify Launches Spotify Apps

Spotify has announced that it is now featuring third party services and content, thanks to its App platform. The idea is that apps can supplement, if not “magnify” the Spotify experience by adding a simple service (top list, lyrics…) or a social aspect (listen in a virtual room with your friends…).

Ubergizmo, Spotify Launches Spotify Apps

Porsche hits 2 million Facebook fans, celebrates with a special Cayman S

If you've ever wondered what a car with 2 million faces on its body would look like, Porsche has the answer for you. The car manufacturer recently hit 2 million fans on Facebook and to show its appreciation, Porsche decided to put the face of every single Facebook fan on a Cayman S. Judging by the photographs, you wouldn't think they were faces of people - but more like a fancy mosaic design instead. It's only when you take a closer look, you can see the tiny faces covering every available red surface on the car.
The Cayman S will be shown off at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart until January 27th 2012.

Ubergizmo, Porsche hits 2 million Facebook fans, celebrates with a special Cayman S

LG CX2 images leaks, it's shaping as an LG Optimus 3D 2

Under an assumed name, CX2, LG is reportedly in the works to bring a successor to its Optimus 3D smartphone with a better processor, superior display, slimmer body, NFC chip and HSPA+ (21 Mbps). Now those are only alleged specs from an undisclosed source so take them under advisement. Speaking of which, it's expected to debut at the Mobile Word Congress in February and going retail in early spring.


GSM Arena, LG CX2 images leaks, it's shaping as an LG Optimus 3D 2

President Obama's Google+ Hangout is Next Week; Find Out How You Can Be Part of the Crew

In the White House's attempt to be more social they created a Google+ page. It wasn't clear to what extent they'd be using it at the time – just posting periodical updates to new American goings-on or taking advantage of Huddles and Hangouts, too. Well, at least the latter will be utilized for an upcoming chat with the head honcho (for now) himself. President Obama will be in a Google+ hangout session next week for some post-SotU discussion and 9 of you have a chance to get in on all the fun. Between now and January 28th, upload a relevant question to the White House's YouTube page.

Android Phone, President Obama's Google+ Hangout is Next Week; Find Out How You Can Be Part of the Crew

ZTE Pays Microsoft Around $27 for Each Windows Phone, TELUS HTC Desire HD Upgrade Available & Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Surpass 5 Million Units

ZTE Pays Microsoft Around $27 for Each Windows Phone Made. Pegged at $27 per ZTE smartphone, TrustedReviews managed to get those licensing beans spilled at the glitzy London launch of the company's first Windows Phone, the ZTE Tania. The fee flies in the face of open-source Android, which requires no price to install on handsets. Engadget.
TELUS HTC Desire HD Upgrade to OS 2.3.5 Gingerbread Now Available to Download
TELUS HTC Desire HD users have been reporting in to us all day that an upgrade to OS 2.3.5 Gingerbread is now available to download.

Cell Phones Ca, ZTE Pays Microsoft Around $27 for Each Windows Phone, TELUS HTC Desire HD Upgrade Available & Samsung Galaxy S II Sales Surpass 5 Million Units