Twitter receives a small update for people around the world

. Twitter has become one of the most important social networks in the world. All the big news usually hit our Twitter streams much faster than TV reporters can get to us. So if you have your Twitter account set to Dutch, Finnish or Hungarian, you will be happy to know that Twitter's most recent app update fixes all your app crashes.
Also, Indonesian has been added to the list, so have at it. It is a sweet little update for those that can take advantage of it.

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Google Maps 'Cube' game rolls out, back, up, back again

Cast your mind back to January if you will. Head full of steamy CES action. Of course, but you may also remember Google teased us about a new tilt-and-roll Maps game. Well, it looks like the creators may have missed the original February deadline, having finally snuck it out this week. The browser-based game is a series of maze challenges, that'll take you through the streets of San Francisco, downtown Tokyo and beyond. All atop Google's iconic 3D textured maps, naturally. Eight levels in total are on offer, making it an ideal lunchtime - or if the boss is away - afternoon time kill.

Engadget, Google Maps 'Cube' game rolls out, back, up, back again

G-Technology's 8TB G-RAID with Thunderbolt Drive

Designed for professional auido/video (A/V) market, the G-Technology's 8TB G-RAID with Thunderbolt Drive utilizing two 4TB, 7200 RPM Deskstar™ hard drives in RAID 0 mode and two Thunderbolt ports that enable user to pair the device with up to six Thunderbolt peripherals such as additional G-RAID drives, a high-resolution display and professional video capture devices. Also available in 6TB and 4TB capacities, the G-RAID with Thunderbolt Drive encased in solid all-aluminum case for maximum durability. And as you can see in the image above, the design is inspired by the Apple style.

Trendy Gadget, G-Technology's 8TB G-RAID with Thunderbolt Drive

iFixit tears open an HP Z1, finds it impossibly easy to repair

Those guys and gals at iFixit love nothing more than destroying something beautiful and, in the process, finding out exactly what makes it tick. The latest victim of their reckless deconstructive tendencies is HP's Z1. The all-in-one turns out to be just as beautiful on the inside as it is outside. The components aren't haphazardly tossed inside the tight enclosure or soldered in place. The impressively repairable and replaceable parts all slide out easily, with at most the turn of a few screws. Only the LCD and glass pane posed an obstacle, but even that turned out to be relatively simple to remove.

2DayBlog.com, iFixit tears open an HP Z1, finds it impossibly easy to repair

Fujitsu is capable to turn any 2D Camera Phone into 3D capable ones

Fujitsu announced this week that it developed a technology capable to turn any 2D Camera Phone into 3D ones thanks to a clever mirror trick and could based software. Thanks to small set of mirror place on top of the Camera phone lense, Fujitsu will be capable to break any pictures shot with the phone into two identical ones and then will send the result to a cloud base software that will transform these pictures into a 3D one capable to de display on any 3D screens.

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Lamborghini trademarks Huracán

Lamborghini is on a bit of a naming spree. Back in April, it was revealed that the Italian automaker (and hopeful SUV maker, too...) put its legal stamp on the names Urus and Deimos, the first of which, as you're likely aware by now, is the moniker adopted for the concept version of its future sport utility vehicle. Deimos, on the other hand, has yet to grace any bullish Italian supercars, at least none shown to the public, so we're curious to see where that ends up.

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Sony Xperia ST21i with ICS leaks out, shows off its chunky physique

It may not be as sleek as its S kin, or even as powerful as that mid-level U, but this recently leaked Xperia ST21i might just have enough goodies to lure a handful of you in. According to Techblog, this thick, 3.2-inch unit packs some pretty run-of-the-mill features, including an 800MHz Qualcomm chip paired with 512MB of RAM, a 3-megapixel shooter to help with those Instagram shots and a bland 640 x 480 screen res. Unlike a few of the other Xperias still waiting to be served, though, the ST21i has already been filled with a portion of Google's famous ICS.

Engadget, Sony Xperia ST21i with ICS leaks out, shows off its chunky physique

Reuters: Apple in talks to stream films owned by Epix, no deal expected before September

It's reasonably well known at this point that Apple is looking to line up partnerships for some sort of a streaming video service. We've heard again and again that it's coming, so get ready to hum along with that 'ol tune one more time. Reuters is reporting that Apple has been in negotiations with Epix since earlier this year, hoping to secure access to films from Lions Gate, MGM and Paramount Pictures. There's no indication of when such a service might come to light, but Reuters indicates the company's current deal with Netflix, which expires on September 1st, could be a conflict (though that hasn't stopped Google TV in the past).

Engadget, Reuters: Apple in talks to stream films owned by Epix, no deal expected before September

Fanatec's Clubsport pedals V2 bring improved brake and clutch feel to the virtual speedway (video)

Around these parts, we're generally suckers for all things related to racing simulators. As such, we're excited to learn that Fanatec has unveiled its next generation of the Clubsport pedals that we reviewed over a year ago. Dubbed as the Clubsport pedals V2, the company refers to the peripheral as an "evolutionary" update to original, offering a trio of improvements.




Engadget, Fanatec's Clubsport pedals V2 bring improved brake and clutch feel to the virtual speedway (video)

Nintendo's gunning for retailers, expanding eShop offerings for Wii U, 3DS

Nintendo is going to sell its 3DS and Wii U games through the eShop as well as on the high street. Concerned about the money wasted in "inventory," the company will let consumers choose where they get their fix from. The first two games to get the treatment will be New Super Mario Bros 2 and Onitore Brain Training(working title) for the handheld, with more expected in the future.

Engadget, Nintendo's gunning for retailers, expanding eShop offerings for Wii U, 3DS

Sony outs new waterproof HDR-GW77V Handycam, available May 25th in Japan

Despite having launched a full battalion of Handycams back at CES, Sony left the adventurous crowd out by not introducing any ruggedized shooters. With that in mind, the Japanese outfit has taken the wraps off of its first waterproof (and dustproof) Handycam, which packs a mouthwatering 20.4-megapixel Exmor R CMOS sensor capable of 1080p video at 60fps. Staying true to its Handycam roots, the HDR-GW77V sports a 3-inch swivel screen while also offering 16GB of internal storage and a 10x optical zoom. Sony claims the camcorder can handle up to 16 feet of water as well as sustain a five-foot freefall.

Engadget, Sony outs new waterproof HDR-GW77V Handycam, available May 25th in Japan

LG Optimus True HD LTE announced for more European and Asian markets

Just a couple of days after LG Germany announced the availability of Optimus True HD LTE, now LG has unveiled that the handset would be launched in more countries. In consequence, customers in Sweden, Portugal, Hong Kong, and Singapore will be able to buy the Optimus True HD LTE soon. Already released in Korea, Japan, Canada (as the Optimus LTE), and the US (as the Nitro HD), the Optimus True HD LTE features a 4.5 inch IPS display with 1280 x 720 pixels, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and an 8MP rear camera with 1080p video recording.

Unwired View, LG Optimus True HD LTE announced for more European and Asian markets

Sun stops shining on E Ink Holdings: company reports first loss in two years

E Ink Holdings made a loss of over $25 million last quarter, despite supplying its backlight-free panels to popular e-readers like the Kindle and the Nook. Why the poor showing after ten quarters of solid money-making.

Engadget, Sun stops shining on E Ink Holdings: company reports first loss in two years

Sharp posts $1.4 billion extraordinary loss, refocuses on mobile displays

Sharp has reported an extraordinary loss of 117.1 billion yen ($1.4 billion) for the financial year ending March 2012. The company has cited restructuring costs and inventory losses as the causes for the write-down, but also projected that its TV business would lose a further 18.7 percent of its projected sales in the current year. The company has decided to convert some of its big-screen LCD production lines into mobile LCDs as it tries to reassert its dwindling display business.

Engadget, Sharp posts $1.4 billion extraordinary loss, refocuses on mobile displays

Mouse Computer LB-D710S 17.3-inch Notebook

Here's a look at another upcoming 17.3-inch notebook from Mouse Computer, the LB-D710S. The system will sport a 17.3-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.30GHz Intel Core i7-3610QM processor, an Intel HM76 Express Chipset, a GeForce GT 640M 1GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS and run on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The LB-D710S will become available from April 29th for 80,000 Yen (about $985).

TechFresh, Mouse Computer LB-D710S 17.3-inch Notebook

AWD vs. One Wheel Drive: Audi TT RS Plus pitted against Ducati 1199 Panigale S

It was only a matter of time, folks. As soon as Audi finalized its purchase of the Ducati brand, we knew to expect a slew of comparison tests pitting the German automaker's finest wares against the two-wheeled exotica rolling out of Italy's best-known motorcycle maker. The scribes from Germany's Auto Bild have indeed taken up the challenge. But what machinery to choose? Naturally, the mind first turns to the R8 supercar and its Lamborghini-derived V10 engine, but, in reality, Audi officials have conceded to us that its 360-horsepower TT RS is actually quicker around most race tracks.



Autoblog, AWD vs. One Wheel Drive: Audi TT RS Plus pitted against Ducati 1199 Panigale S

Twitter for Android updated for more languages, slight design changes, and more

The official Twitter for Android application has recently gotten another update. A lot of performance issues were addressed in the previous update so most of the changes here are features. For starters, we’ve got some new languages — Traditional Chinese, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Thai are all now supported. They’ve made some changes to the Discover tab, too, including UI updates and more information regarding what your friends are doing on Twitter. You’ll see when they update their lists, when they follow someone new, and when they retweet or favorite a tweet.

Android Phone, Twitter for Android updated for more languages, slight design changes, and more

Twitter app update brings improved discover, search and notifications to iOS and Android

It's not like there's any shortage of alternatives, but those sticking with the ooh-ficial Twitter app on iOS and Android woke up to a rather pleasant update today.

Engadget, Twitter app update brings improved discover, search and notifications to iOS and Android

iFixit tears open an HP Z1, finds it impossibly easy to repair

Those guys and gals at iFixit love nothing more than destroying something beautiful and, in the process, finding out exactly what makes it tick. The latest victim of their reckless deconstructive tendencies is HP's Z1. The all-in-one turns out to be just as beautiful on the inside as it is outside. The components aren't haphazardly tossed inside the tight enclosure or soldered in place. The impressively repairable and replaceable parts all slide out easily, with at most the turn of a few screws. Only the LCD and glass pane posed an obstacle, but even that turned out to be relatively simple to remove.

Engadget, iFixit tears open an HP Z1, finds it impossibly easy to repair

Apple Q1 results: doing so great that it's getting boring. 35M iPhones and 12M iPads sold, 600K apps

Apple has announced its results for the first quarter of this year, and all the numbers are up compared to Q1 of 2011, some even by a lot. The same isn't true if the comparison is with Q4 2011, but that's to be expected – first of all, the last quarter is always the biggest of any year, and secondly this specific quarter was longer than usual, which skewed every company's numbers a bit. Let's dive in. Apple sold 35.1 million iPhones during Q1, 88% more than in the year-ago quarter and 5% less than in Q4 2011. 11.8 million iPads were sold from January to March, 151% more than in the year-ago quarter.

Unwired View, Apple Q1 results: doing so great that it's getting boring. 35M iPhones and 12M iPads sold, 600K apps

Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 launched in the UK

The Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 is now finally available in the UK. Clove is offering the handset SIM-free, asking £322.80 (about €395 or $522) for it. The S Advanced has a slightly curved design, featuring a 4 inch WVGA Super AMOLED display, TouchWiz UI, Wi-Fi, GPS, HSDPA, 1GHz dual-core processor, 768MB of RAM, 5MP rear camera, 8GB of storage space, and MicroSD card support.

Unwired View, Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070 launched in the UK

Sprint's unlimited iPhone data plan will be sticking around, even if next iPhone is LTE capable

Sprint is one of the few carriers left, if not the only, that is still offering its customers unlimited data plans. This is probably good news for their iPhone customers especially those who are more data hungry than others. So with the rumors suggesting that the next-gen iPhone could come with 4G LTE support on board, we can only imagine that thanks to the faster speeds that LTE offers, users will become more data hungry than ever. Now before you think that Sprint might start capping their plans in light of this possibility, relax as Sprint's Dan Hesse has stated that they have no plans to change any of that.

Ubergizmo, Sprint's unlimited iPhone data plan will be sticking around, even if next iPhone is LTE capable

Acer Iconia Tab A500 Now Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich Update Ahead Of Schedule

Yesterday, we told you guys about Acer Iconia Tab A100 tablets receiving their Android 4.0 update a little early, and now, it looks like the 10-inch version is joining in on the fun as well. Acer Iconia Tab A500 users have been reporting that Ice Cream Sandwich has come early for their devices. Officially, Android 4.0.3 wasn't scheduled to begin rolling out for the tab until the 27th, but it looks like Acer has decided to go ahead and roll out the update early for some (not all) users. As always, a simple jump into your Settings > About, will allow you to manually check for the update.


Android Phone, Acer Iconia Tab A500 Now Receiving Ice Cream Sandwich Update Ahead Of Schedule

DIY 'Descriptive Camera' captures images, prints out prose

Have you ever wished that cameras could capture not only an image of the scene in front of them, but also describe it to you in plain English. Ok, what if it bypassed the whole "photo" thing and just spit out a slip of paper with words on it. Well, if you're still interested, the impressive Matt Richardson (of Make fame) has a project right up your alley. The Descriptive Camera is a relatively simple device really. A Logitech webcam is connected to a BeagleBone dev board, which is in turn plugged into a thermal printer from Adafruit.

Engadget, DIY 'Descriptive Camera' captures images, prints out prose

Crysis 3 gameplay trailer released [video]

. Electronic Arts and Crytek last week announced the highly anticipated next installment of the Crysis franchise, Crysis 3, alongside a 19-second teaser trailer. On Tuesday, the two companies issued the official gameplay trailer that showcases the game's stunning graphics. The third installment of Crysis is set in 2047, and users control protagonist “Prophet” as he returns to New York only to discover that the city is covered by a giant Nanodome created by the evil Cell Corporation.

Boy Genius Report, Crysis 3 gameplay trailer released [video]

Oracle v. Google trial reveals renders of original Google phone design

Not all the news coming out of Judge Alsup's courtroom concerns IP infringement and dollar signs, as some renders of a never-before-seen Google phone have made their way out of the courtroom and onto the web. It appears that before the T-Mobile G1 came to be, Google had its heart set on a portrait QWERTY design for its initial Android offering - and different from what was found in the first Android emulator. Evidently, it was slated to pack at least a 200MHz chip, 64MB of RAM and ROM, a miniSD card, 2-megapixel camera with a dedicated shutter button and a non-touch-enabled QVGA display.

Engadget, Oracle v. Google trial reveals renders of original Google phone design

Google Drive is coming to Linux, tells users to 'hang tight'

As you may know, there is at least one out and proud Ubuntu devotee on staff. So, when Google Drive was announced, there were a few grumbles from those who noticed Linux was absent from the list of supported platforms. Especially in the wake of Picasa for Linux, many were afraid that Big G was slowly killing off it's (comparably) robust support of the open-source OS. But, rest easy, in addition to Dropbox and Ubuntu One, soon enough you'll be able to use Google's offering as well.

Engadget, Google Drive is coming to Linux, tells users to 'hang tight'

T-Mobile's upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note finally gets pictured

Just a couple of days ago we got word that T-Mobile is in the process of prepping a Samsung Galaxy Note launch. Back then though we had no leaked images showing the device itself, but just a user agent profile and some purported screenshots showing the firmware version TMo's Galaxy Note was supposedly running. We told you that if this actually is real, you should expect pictures of it in the wild to be leaked. And here we are two days later, and that's exactly what has happened.


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New HTC-made Facebook Android phone coming later this year?

The mythical Facebook phone is in the rumors once more. Of course, we already have handsets that offer deep Facebook integration, and even dedicated Facebook buttons (like HTC Salsa, HTC ChaCha, or Motorola MotoKey Social). But this time it looks like we're talking about Facebook's first own-branded handset. DigiTimes has it that the new Facebook phone is manufactured by HTC - just like previously reported.

Unwired View, New HTC-made Facebook Android phone coming later this year?

Report: HTC and Facebook co-developing new smartphone

Strike up the band, it’s time to play an old favorite of ours around here. This tune goes by the name of “The Facebook Phone,” and though we have heard several variations on the theme over the past year or two we once again are being teased with a custom smartphone based around the social network. DigiTimes is reporting that an HTC scorned by Google’s decision to use Samsung for its Nexus line is now working closely with Zuckerberg and crew to develop a customized “platform exclusive to Facebook to enable and integrate all functions available on the social networking site.”.

Android Phone, Report: HTC and Facebook co-developing new smartphone

Sci-fi publisher announces Tor and Forge will go DRM-free with all e-book titles

Science fiction is often said to foresee the future, and today, that news couldn't ring more true. Tom Doherty Associates, a subsidiary of Macmillan and publisher of popular sci-fi and fantasy brands such as Tor and Forge, today announced that as of early July, all of its current e-books will be distributed without DRM restrictions. The company's president, Tom Doherty, revealed the shift as a long-time request of both its readers and authors - which unsurprisingly, are a rather tech-savvy bunch.

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Exo-Hand gives your arms a boost

Ever wondered just how much strength does Tony Stark have in his Iron Man suit. Of course, we will have to discount variants like the Hulkbuster suit which definitely contains technology of mythical proportions, but one thing is for sure – playboy, billionaire, philanthropist Tony's strength is certainly augmented. We might not have an Iron Man in our midst just yet, but that does not mean small steps cannot be taken in the right direction. Festo, a company that hails from Germany, has come up with a power amplifier for tired hands that they aptly call the Exo-Hand.

Ubergizmo, Exo-Hand gives your arms a boost

Chinese official says Proview owns iPad trademark in China, court battle continues

Who knew some funky capitalization could cause so much trouble. Proview - the purveyor of that 90s-era all-in-one called the iPAD - hasn't let up in its fight to wrestle the rights to the iPad name from iPad maker Apple. The legal antics started in China, where Proview temporarily managed to get Apple's tablet booted off store shelves before being rebuffed by a Shanghai court - after which the company promptly brought the case stateside. It's been all quiet on the iPad trademark front for a solid month now, buta report from All Things D indicates that the squabble is still going strong.

Engadget, Chinese official says Proview owns iPad trademark in China, court battle continues

Tim Cook: Apple isn't worried about potential carrier subsidy squeeze

. Apple on Tuesday reported a huge quarter, crushing analysts' estimates for the second fiscal quarter of 2012. During the earnings call that followed the company's release, Apple executives were asked if they feared a potential squeeze on carrier subsidies, talk of which recently sent Apple's stock tumbling.

Boy Genius Report, Tim Cook: Apple isn't worried about potential carrier subsidy squeeze

Apple and Proview likely to settle dispute over iPad trademark

. Last week, Apple and Proview initiated talks in an attempt to resolve an ongoing legal dispute over the iPad trademark, and the Chinese company is confident that it will receive a settlement offer from Apple, the Associated Press reports. “It is likely that we will settle out of court. The Guangdong High Court is helping to arrange it and the court also expects to do so,” said Ma Dongxiao, a lawyer for Proview. “Actually Proview always expected to settle out of court from the beginning.

Boy Genius Report, Apple and Proview likely to settle dispute over iPad trademark

Google Drive preview: an in-depth look at features and functionality

It's been a long time in the making, but the once-mythical cloud storage service known to all as Google Drive is real, and it made its official debut today - and even though Goog's taken plenty of time to make it available to the masses, our impatience certainly got the worst of us, and we immediately started digging through the new service. So what does this online storage option entail. Will it make you delete your Dropbox and SkyDrive accounts and jump for joy. Or has Google simply waited too long to start playing the game. Read on to find out our first impressions. Features Cloud storage.










Engadget, Google Drive preview: an in-depth look at features and functionality