Robotically Steerable Probe aims at minimally invasive surgery, moves through gelatin like a champ

Who doesn't prefer to have the word "surgery" preceded by the phrase "minimally invasive?" During our trip to the Harvard research labs today, we were given a demo of the Robotically Steerable Thermal Ablation Probe, a device designed to help minimize the number of injections required when treating something like a tumor. The machine is guided by a x-ray image onto which a doctor can choose a number of destinations. Rather than being forced to re-inject the patient, the outer cannula moves up and down to locate the position, with a thinner curved stylet extends from within it, reaching the designated area.

Engadget , Robotically Steerable Probe aims at minimally invasive surgery, moves through gelatin like a champ, Robotically Steerable Probe aims at minimally invasive surgery, moves through gelatin like a champ

Never mind the problems, car buyers still happier with hands-free tech

You've seen the opening to Annie Hall, right. Where Woody Allen tells the classic joke about two women grumbling about their dinner. The one complains that the food is terrible, while the other, agreeing, says the portions are too small. That's the automotive infotainment business in a nutshell.
JD Power spells this out in a new analysis of its 2012 APEAL survey.



Autoblog , Never mind the problems, car buyers still happier with hands-free tech, Never mind the problems, car buyers still happier with hands-free tech

Underwater camera that can tweet photos of swimmers used in London Olympics

It seems that sports fans and journalists aren't the only ones utilizing social media in the Olympics. The L2012 Pool Camera is an underwater camera that is based at the bottom of the pool, and yes it uses Twitter to tweet photos of Olympic swimmers in action. The L2012 Pool Camera's description reads: “I match the world's best swimmers, stroke for stroke. They speed along on top. I race along the bottom, always looking up – and always wet.”

The camera was first used in July 27 and its first tweet (with its first photo seen above) says,”In position under Lane 4.

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Rumored HTC One X+ with 1.7GHz Tegra 3 revealed in NenaMark report?

We've heard murmurings of it before, but they've been just that. Now we've got the first shred of hard evidence that the fabled HTC One X+ is actually real. Rumored to be heading to T-Mobile (or AT&T, depending on who you ask), this 1.7GHz super phone popped up over at NenaMark's site, bearing the model number PM63100. Sadly, that internal moniker doesn't really reveal much, but between that and the fact that it's running Jelly Bean 4.1.1 we're confident this isn't something already on the market. And the reported resolution of 1280 x 720 combined with its high-speed Tegra 3 innards puts this squarely in flagship territory.

Engadget , Rumored HTC One X+ with 1.7GHz Tegra 3 revealed in NenaMark report?, Rumored HTC One X+ with 1.7GHz Tegra 3 revealed in NenaMark report?

The iPhone's camera is so good, a photojournalist is using it to cover the Olympics

. When Apple (AAPL) introduced the iPhone 4S to the world last October, consumers were initially disappointed the handset wasn't the fabled iPhone 5. With added features like Siri and a dual-core processor, some early reviews labeled the smartphone as a minor update from the iPhone 4. The handset was an instant hit, however. Aside from standard praising, numerous professional photographers raved about the camera, which is arguably the best smartphone camera available today. In fact, the camera is so good that Guardian photojournalist Dan Chung has been using his iPhone 4S to capture the action at the London Olympics.




Boy Genius Report , The iPhone's camera is so good, a photojournalist is using it to cover the Olympics, The iPhone's camera is so good, a photojournalist is using it to cover the Olympics

BLU Products intros Vivo 4.3, says it's 'world's first' dual-SIM smartphone with Super AMOLED Plus

It feels like it was only yesterday that BLU was keeping us slightly occupied with its Studio 5.3 and TouchBook 7.3 devices, which, as you may or may not know, left us with somewhat of a bittersweet taste in our mouths.

Engadget , BLU Products intros Vivo 4.3, says it's 'world's first' dual-SIM smartphone with Super AMOLED Plus, BLU Products intros Vivo 4.3, says it's 'world's first' dual-SIM smartphone with Super AMOLED Plus

Samsung Galaxy S III wireless charging kits make their way to Verizon stores, will be yours for $89

The official, sanctioned-by-Samsung wireless charging kit for the Galaxy S III may be delayed until September, but that apparently didn't stop Verizon from making one of its own. One that it will start selling pretty soon. These wireless charging kits commissioned by Big Red have started to make their way into its stores. Phone Arena got some pictures of them from one of its sources.

The charger itself is going to be priced at $70, but apparently will be sold for $20 less than that for a while. You'll also need to purchase a special back cover for your phone too, which is made by Samsung and will set you back $39.

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Distro Issue 51 arrives with an in-depth look at Apple's Mountain Lion

In case you hadn't heard, Apple released the latest version of OS X recently. As expected, the newfangled Mountain Lion operating system touts a number of added features - some of which bring it even closer in sync with iOS. In this week's issue of our e-magazine, the beast steps out into the spotlight and we offer a word or two (a few thousand, to be exact) in our full-length review of the software. If the work of the folks in Cupertino isn't exactly your cup of tea, we also give the new Outlook.com and T-Mo's version of the Galaxy Note a close examination with the Engadget fine-toothed comb.

Engadget , Distro Issue 51 arrives with an in-depth look at Apple's Mountain Lion, Distro Issue 51 arrives with an in-depth look at Apple's Mountain Lion

San Francisco Giants and other baseball teams get their Facebook pages hacked

Facebook is not exactly doing gangbusters on the stock exchange at the moment, and in a weird twist of fate, it was reported recently that more Zuckerbergs work over at Google instead of for Facebook. Trivia aside, here we are with news that late this evening, a bunch of baseball teams' (from the major league) Facebook pages were hacked, with the San Francisco Giants being among other luminaries such as the Miami Marlins, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres, Washington Nationals, Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs.

Ubergizmo , San Francisco Giants and other baseball teams get their Facebook pages hacked, San Francisco Giants and other baseball teams get their Facebook pages hacked

Nokia Includes Groupon Deals in Map App

Nokia Lumia users will have a new reason to love their smartphones, as the phone maker announces a partnership with on-demand deals company Groupon. Nokia releases its Nokia Maps 2.5 app, which is now integrated with Groupon Now. The new service provides limited-time offers from local establishments such as restaurants, stores, and service providers that can be located directly in the map. Scouring for deals is easy. As the user searches using Nokia Maps, the trademark Groupon green G will reveal relevant deals apart from other search results.

Gadget.com , Nokia Includes Groupon Deals in Map App, Nokia Includes Groupon Deals in Map App

Fake accounts and worthless mobile users raise new concerns over Facebook

. During its first quarterly earnings report as a public company last week, Facebook (FB) revealed that it had 955 million monthly active users and 543 million monthly active mobile users. The social networking giant estimates that 8.7%, or 83.09 million, accounts are fake, however, an increase from 50 million accounts in March. Facebook revealed that duplicate accounts amounted for another 4.8%, user-misclassified accounts represented 2.4%, and 1.5% were undesirable accounts, CNET reported.

Boy Genius Report , Fake accounts and worthless mobile users raise new concerns over Facebook, Fake accounts and worthless mobile users raise new concerns over Facebook

First official Mazda6 wagon pic revealed as plant comes online

Mazda has officially kicked off production of the 2014 Mazda6 at its Hofu No. 2 plant in Japan's Yamaguchi prefecture. The car in the photo above is a European-spec Mazda6 wagon, equipped with the automaker's 2.0-liter Skyactiv-G gasoline inline-four, and it's the first undisguised look we have at the rakish estate. The 2014 Mazda6 will be seen for the first time at the Moscow Motor Show in August, and the rest of the world will get their first glimpse at market-specific models during September's Paris Motor Show festivities.

Autoblog , First official Mazda6 wagon pic revealed as plant comes online, First official Mazda6 wagon pic revealed as plant comes online

Samsung Counters Apple's Opening Statement with Pre-iPhone Slider Phone Concepts

While Apple opened the patent infringement trial against Samsung with a simple design evolution chart of Samsung's mobile phones before and after iPhone was launched, the South Korean company tries to point out Apple's “hypocrisy” as it accuses the iPhone maker to have copied design concepts from Sony. Samsung also flashes out new evidence that the company had been trying to develop a slider mobile phone with full-faced touchscreen. Its representatives not only presented just one, but over 10 different design concepts, one of which became the Samsung F700.

Gadget.com , Samsung Counters Apple's Opening Statement with Pre-iPhone Slider Phone Concepts, Samsung Counters Apple's Opening Statement with Pre-iPhone Slider Phone Concepts

Autosub6000 underwater submarine robot maps and takes pictures of the ocean floor

Mapping the entire ocean floor needs more than just a satellite. It needs a highly sophisticated underwater submarine such as the Autosub6000. Unknown to most of us, the Autosub6000 has been mapping North Atlantic's Porcupine Abyssal Plain and taking more than half a million pictures where it will be collated and stitched together in the long run to form a unified view map of the PAP. The scientists at the National Geographic Centre are hoping that the images captured by its Autosub6000 robot will give them vital information about the effects of climate change on the ocean floor, as well as the wildlife thriving in the said area.

Ubergizmo , Autosub6000 underwater submarine robot maps and takes pictures of the ocean floor, Autosub6000 underwater submarine robot maps and takes pictures of the ocean floor

Time Warner Cable lost 169,000 subscribers, spares DirecTV's blushes

TWC pushed out its second quarter results, showing it's following the trend of shedding customers without hurting the bottom line. It took in $5.4 billion in revenue for the three month period - with more cash coming from selling higher tiers of service to existing users - leaving it with a net profit of $452 million.

Engadget , Time Warner Cable lost 169,000 subscribers, spares DirecTV's blushes, Time Warner Cable lost 169,000 subscribers, spares DirecTV's blushes

Lacie USB 3.0 RuggedKey now shipping: $40 for 16GB, $70 for 32GB

Encountered much violence lately. Then consider yourself a target for Lacie's new ruggedized USB 3.0 stick, which is now available at the company's online store. Yes, it's as fat as it looks in the SanDisk Extreme comparison photo after the break, but most of that girth comes from the rubbery orange cushion designed to protect your data from water, extreme temperatures and 100-meter drops.


Engadget , Lacie USB 3.0 RuggedKey now shipping: $40 for 16GB, $70 for 32GB, Lacie USB 3.0 RuggedKey now shipping: $40 for 16GB, $70 for 32GB

Kia hamsters ready to return for new batch of Soul ads

We certainly hope you like seeing hamsters during your commercial breaks. Kia is readying a new volley of ads for the 2013 Soul featuring the fuzzy little rodents doing what they do best, according to Automotive News. This will mark the fourth generation of Kia hamster ads, and the clever spots have been big for both the budget hatchback and the automaker in general. While speaking at the Small Agency Conference hosted by Ad Age, Michael Sprague, the executive vice president of marketing and communications for Kia, said the manufacturer's sales have jumped by 78 percent since 2008.

Autoblog , Kia hamsters ready to return for new batch of Soul ads, Kia hamsters ready to return for new batch of Soul ads

FBI finally goes digital, Mulder and Scully start throwing out the filing cabinets

The FBI has announced that, after 12 years and $600 million, it has finally abandoned paper records in favor of a computerized system called Sentinel. Resembling a browser, it offers question-and-answer forms, case tracking and an ability to share files across the bureau's network. Assistant director Jeffrey Johnson said that the biggest hurdle was convincing paper-loving agents to get on board, so the system is designed to nag users into adding relevant data that's still extant on dead-trees.

2DayBlog.com , FBI finally goes digital, Mulder and Scully start throwing out the filing cabinets, FBI finally goes digital, Mulder and Scully start throwing out the filing cabinets

iPad Mini display production to begin this month?

An analyst has claimed that the iPad Mini will be as real as the corporeal world which you see around you, touting that production for the smaller sibling's display to the iPad will begin sometime in August. Attached with NPD DisplaySearch, I guess some factory somewhere around the world will be churning out a 7.85″ display in bulk pretty soon.

Ubergizmo , iPad Mini display production to begin this month?, iPad Mini display production to begin this month?

Microsoft hits 1 million users for Outlook.com in less than a day

. Microsoft's (MSFT) Outlook Twitter account proudly announced on Tuesday night that its new Outlook.com email application had already reached more than 1 million users less than a day after first becoming available. The new email system, which Microsoft is using to phase out its Hotmail system, features greater social networking integration with  Facebook (FB),Twitter and LinkedIn, and gives users access to Microsoft's suite of productivity tools including Microsoft Word, Excel, SkyDrive and PowerPoint right from their inboxes.

Boy Genius Report , Microsoft hits 1 million users for Outlook.com in less than a day, Microsoft hits 1 million users for Outlook.com in less than a day

‘Anonymous' hackers realize intellectual property rules may have value after all [video]

. Memo to foolhardy companies: Anonymous does not like having its Intellectual Property rights violated. The Register reports that the famed hacker collective is in a state of outrage because a French company called E-Flicker has filed a copyright application for Anonymous's official headless-man logo and slogan.
“Their arrogance and ignorance of what they have done will not go unpunished,” the group threatened in a new YouTube video. “Anonymous will take down any business they have going on the internet and the ninety-nine per cent will not stop until the registration has been revoked and a public apology has been made.



Boy Genius Report , ‘Anonymous' hackers realize intellectual property rules may have value after all [video], ‘Anonymous' hackers realize intellectual property rules may have value after all [video]

Google actually starts setting standards for Android apps on Google Play

. The days of slapping a malicious Android app together and quickly tossing it onto the Google Play store are at an end. Per Mashable, Google (GOOG) has updated its developer content policy page to ban specific types of apps that are detrimental to Android users, including spam apps, apps that misrepresent themselves and apps that disclose “people's private and confidential information, such as credit card numbers, Social Security numbers, driver's and other license numbers.” Mashable also says that Google sent out an email to its developer community outlining the new guidelines.

Boy Genius Report , Google actually starts setting standards for Android apps on Google Play, Google actually starts setting standards for Android apps on Google Play

Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets Alpine and Vapor special editions for 2013 (video)

If there's any brand that loves special editions more than Porsche, it's Jeep. The automaker has officially released two new flavors of the 2013 Grand Cherokee SRT8, and both include sexy monochrome exteriors in either black or white. The Alpine edition comes dipped in Bright White paint, while the Vapor edition shown above is soaked in Brilliant Black. Both come wearing 20-inch five-spoke gloss black wheels as well as a few other matching appointments, including badges, grilles and rear light bar.

Autoblog , Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets Alpine and Vapor special editions for 2013 (video), Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 gets Alpine and Vapor special editions for 2013 (video)

Chrome browser delivers Retina Display support now

The most recent version of Google's Chrome browser will now play nice with Apple devices that carry a Retina Display, which is a good indicator of how well Google keeps its promises to the end user after making a commitment to support Retina Display devices with a future version of the Google Chrome web browser. Owners of the spanking new 15-inch MacBook Pro notebooks that will feature the Retina Display can now check out webpages at a resolution count of 2880 x 1800, thanks to Chrome 21.

Ubergizmo , Chrome browser delivers Retina Display support now, Chrome browser delivers Retina Display support now

Telecom Express Becomes Spoke to Reflect Mobile and Digital Focus

1st August 2012, London – Telecom Express today launched their new name, brand identity and website; Spoke (www.spoke-interactive.com), to better reflect the company’s focus on mobile and digital products and services. To build on their success from over 20 years as Telecom Express, the company wanted a significant redesign to more clearly communicate the changes in the company’s focus over the last couple of years.

Press Release Distribution , Telecom Express Becomes Spoke to Reflect Mobile and Digital Focus, Telecom Express Becomes Spoke to Reflect Mobile and Digital Focus

New BlackBerry 10 dev phone pops up, RIM confirms

A render of a mysterious BlackBerry device was "accidentally" leaked on the RIM's developer website. The device apparently is called Dev Alpha B - a successor to the current Dev Alpha device, used to test out the still unofficial BlackBerry 10 OS. The render was quickly pulled down from the site. A vigilant twitter user by the name of @NerdBoss514 went ahead and asked the guys over at @BlackBerryDev on twitter for some info on the mystery device.



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Dropbox confirms user info was stolen, adds new security measures

Dropbox has admitted that spam reported by its users over the last few weeks was the direct result of a security breach. Both login names and passwords were stolen from an unnamed number of users, including a Dropbox employee. That account contained a list of clients' email addresses, which is what the company believes led to the spam in the first place. In response, it has contacted those affected to protect their accounts and outlined several new security features. These include a two-factor authentication option coming in several weeks and a new automated feature that will check for suspicious activity.

Engadget , Dropbox confirms user info was stolen, adds new security measures, Dropbox confirms user info was stolen, adds new security measures

House of Lords wants UK TV to go fully online and leave airwaves clear for cellphones

The UK House of Lords' Communications Committee has suggested that all broadcast TV should be moved to the internet to free up wireless spectrum for cellphones. In its report, the panel found that whilst such a network would be cheaper and more efficient in the long run, it would also require extensive re-building of the country's archaic communications infrastructure. Given that the analog-to-digital switchover is currently in progress, it seems unlikely that a further transition will be timetabled - especially since there are still concerns over the cost of bringing fiber-optic broadband to rural areas.

Engadget , House of Lords wants UK TV to go fully online and leave airwaves clear for cellphones, House of Lords wants UK TV to go fully online and leave airwaves clear for cellphones

See Google Street View in ASCII

Google's Street View is not exactly controversy-free, but that does not mean it is a bed of roses, either. For those of you who have a great love for ASCII art, then you might be interested to hear about this particular method of rendering Google Street View in what else, but ASCII art. Your eyes will not exactly blink normally as they might end up hurting after the experience, but it is definitely something that is worth looking at. You can opt to view the world in real-time ASCII “art” thanks to the wonders of WebGL, or you can opt to view their pre-coded shots from the Google Street View Panorama library.

Ubergizmo , See Google Street View in ASCII, See Google Street View in ASCII

Sprint to begin offering Microsoft Office 365 for enterprise clientele

Suit-and-tie types looking for that virtual office on-the-go experience might want to hitch a ride on Sprint's cloud. Starting today, the wireless operator's introducing an add-on package designed for small to medium enterprise clients that bundles Microsoft's Office 365 with other unnamed "value-added services." The move, which gives power users access to MS' web-based apps, video conferencing and shared calendars from anywhere, is part of the Hesse-led company's Software-as-a-Service portfolio that culls together a suite of remote solutions tailored to the button-down set.

Engadget , Sprint to begin offering Microsoft Office 365 for enterprise clientele, Sprint to begin offering Microsoft Office 365 for enterprise clientele

Wedge Mobile Keyboard For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablets

Many people are highly anticipating the introduction of the new Windows 8 tablets. Perhaps no one is getting more excited about it than Microsoft itself. It is eyeing the new Windows 8 tablets to be highly sought out devices when it comes out that it has already developed other hardware to go with it. One of them is this beautiful Wedge Mobile Keyboard.
The Microsoft Wedge Mobile Keyboard is designed for use with the upcoming Windows 8 tablets. It is a wireless Bluetooth keyboard that offers a full-size keyboard option for those who prefer typing the traditional way.

Gadget.com , Wedge Mobile Keyboard For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablets, Wedge Mobile Keyboard For Upcoming Windows 8 Tablets

Karbonn Mobiles Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet is cheapest in the market?

The MIPS-based tablet that runs on the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system platform from Karbonn Mobiles is said to have started shipping, and its claim to fame. The lowest cost tablet in its class in the market has begun to ship – in India, of course, and after whipping out our trusty calculators, we have arrived at the final converted price point of approximately $125, which is pretty darn cheap when you think about it – not to mention having it run on the latest version of the Android operating system.

Ubergizmo , Karbonn Mobiles Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet is cheapest in the market?, Karbonn Mobiles Android 4.1 Jelly Bean tablet is cheapest in the market?

Spotify for Android updated with personalized radio feature

Good news Spotify users, if you're an Android user and you rely on Spotify frequently for your music, you might be pleased to learn that Spotify for Android has just been updated and now features the free custom radio function that was previously only available on iOS devices and desktop users. Just in case you're not familiar, this feature allows both free and premium Spotify members to stream unlimited amounts of artist, song, playlist or album-based radio stations on their Android devices.

Ubergizmo , Spotify for Android updated with personalized radio feature, Spotify for Android updated with personalized radio feature

Nexus 7 accessories leaked, incoming dock

Asus' Nexus 7, the Google tablet that has certainly made its fair share of waves over the past few weeks, looks set to be on the receiving end of its fair share of accessories, no thanks to a leak of presentation files that have somehow managed to sneak and make a way to Nordic Hardware. Nordic Hardware, not wanting to be selfish, decided to share this bit of news with the rest of the world, and some of the accessories include the already known Smart Case clone, a $20 Travel Cover which has already started to lurk around Asus and Google websites.

Ubergizmo , Nexus 7 accessories leaked, incoming dock, Nexus 7 accessories leaked, incoming dock

Watch Chevy's Camaro 1LE lap VIR in 2:58:34

There are two draws in the pony-car competition bracket: brawn-über-alles pits the 580-horsepower Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 against the 650-hp Ford Mustang Shelby GT500, while the track-day killers set the 426-hp Camaro 1LE against the 444-hp Mustang Boss 302. And all of them are eventually tested in anger at Virginia International Raceway, which could one day become our own Nürburgring based on the cars that have set times there. Answering that challenge, the Camaro 1LE has just come from posting a 2:58.34 around VIR.



Autoblog , Watch Chevy's Camaro 1LE lap VIR in 2:58:34, Watch Chevy's Camaro 1LE lap VIR in 2:58:34

Production Nissan Pathfinder revealed on Facebook

Through that little-known social media site known as Facebook, Nissan has released the first official images of its production 2013 Nissan Pathfinder.

Autoblog , Production Nissan Pathfinder revealed on Facebook, Production Nissan Pathfinder revealed on Facebook

Apple reportedly planning to invest hundreds of millions on Twitter

Cupertino-based technology giant Apple has reportedly met and talked with executives at Twitter about a possible investment in the popular social networking platform. According to a report from the New York Times, Apple is said to be planning on investing hundreds of millions on Twitter – a deal that could potentially shoot the social network's value to more than $10 billion, up from $8.4 billion last year. Both Apple and Twitter have declined to comment on the report.

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Mac OS X Mountain Lion: over 3 million downloads

The latest update to Mac OS X, Mountain Lion, was only released last week but it looks like it's now the most successful OS X release in Apple's history. According to a press release this morning, Apple announced that downloads of Mountain Lion have exceeded three million in four days. Talk about impressive. Considering how popular the previous version of Mac OS X was (over one million downloads a day as well), I guess it's no surprise that Mountain Lion would surpass it.

Ubergizmo , Mac OS X Mountain Lion: over 3 million downloads, Mac OS X Mountain Lion: over 3 million downloads

CIA dragonfly drone almost beat modern UAVs by 40 years, was swatted (video)

US intelligence agencies were just as obsessed with drone spying 40 years ago as they are nowadays - only then, it was pipe-smoking entomologists and watchmakers who were in charge of building prototypes. Back in the '70s, the CIA needed some kind of miniature flyer to deliver an audio bug, and after considering (and rejecting) a faux bumblebee, decided that a robotic dragonfly would be the best option. The wee UAV used a "miniature fluidic oscillator" as a motor and was propelled by a small amount of gas.

Engadget , CIA dragonfly drone almost beat modern UAVs by 40 years, was swatted (video), CIA dragonfly drone almost beat modern UAVs by 40 years, was swatted (video)

HTC to shut down its office in South Korea

HTC will be shutting down its office in South Korea, reports The Next Web. The reason for this is reportedly due to HTC's inability to compete with Korean companies like Samsung and even LG on their home ground, where sales of HTC devices are reportedly Â"sluggishÂ". Apple is the only other non-native company that has done well in this market.
This does not bode well for HTC, who is also losing ground to Samsung in other market. HTC barely managed to scrape a profit in the second quarter.

GSM Arena , HTC to shut down its office in South Korea, HTC to shut down its office in South Korea

Will Ford turn to aluminum for body of next F-150? Maybe.

According to The Wall Street Journal, Ford intends to utilize aluminum for the body of its next-generation F-150. In order to meet tightening fuel economy regulations, the WSJ says Ford will turn to the lightweight material, which could cut curb weight by a whopping 700 pounds. Working in tandem with more efficient powertrains, that weight loss could result in a whopping 25-percent boost in fuel economy. But not so fast, suggests spokesman Said Deep.

Autoblog , Will Ford turn to aluminum for body of next F-150? Maybe., Will Ford turn to aluminum for body of next F-150? Maybe.

Fujifilm unwraps FinePix F800EXR camera with wireless sharing to Android, iOS

If your company doesn't have a camera with WiFi sharing somewhere in your lineup, many will say you're not even in the photography game. Fujifilm is definitely playing: welcome the FinePix F800EXR, its first camera with wireless sharing as part and parcel of the experience. Its centerpiece is a free Photo Receiver app for Android and iOS devices that will catch as many 30 images at a time from an ad hoc WiFi camera link. The matching (if unceremoniously named) Camera Application can return the gesture by geotagging shots as well as finding existing photos on the map.

2DayBlog.com , Fujifilm unwraps FinePix F800EXR camera with wireless sharing to Android, iOS, Fujifilm unwraps FinePix F800EXR camera with wireless sharing to Android, iOS

Pantech Star Q for Verizon surfaces, offers QWERTY, LTE and Snapdragon S4

This one still isn't completely official just yet, but Android and Me has managed to obtain some pictures and fairly complete details for the Pantech Star Q headed for Verizon - a device that was first spotted in FCC filings back in April. As you can see, it's a QWERTY slider, and it's said to pack Android 4.0.4, a 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor, front and rear-facing cameras (just 3-megapixels 'round back, though), LTE connectivity, and a 4-inch WVGA display.

Engadget , Pantech Star Q for Verizon surfaces, offers QWERTY, LTE and Snapdragon S4, Pantech Star Q for Verizon surfaces, offers QWERTY, LTE and Snapdragon S4

Google confirms it still has a 'small portion' of Street View WiFi data, apologizes

It has seemed like Google was close to putting its Street View snooping controversy behind it a few times now, but one thing or another keeps bringing it back to the forefront. Today, it's an admission from Google that it hasn't deleted all of the so-called payload data in question after all.

Engadget , Google confirms it still has a 'small portion' of Street View WiFi data, apologizes, Google confirms it still has a 'small portion' of Street View WiFi data, apologizes

New iPhone 5 may come with incompatible connector for cars

Nearly the entire auto industry has finally caught up with the world of consumer electronics, offering a way to connect the iPod/iPhone – be it via USB, Bluetooth or official Apple connector – in most new cars. The 30-pin Apple connector was first incorporated in a car by BMW in 2004 and was significant because it meant inclusion of a connector that only works for a single brand's products. Now that everyone finally offers the same cable for the iPhone, Apple may reportedly move to a 19-pin connector that is smaller than the current 30-pin cable.

Autoblog , New iPhone 5 may come with incompatible connector for cars, New iPhone 5 may come with incompatible connector for cars