LG teases that Optimus G will have 768p gapless display, long-lifespan battery

LG must know that word of the Optimus G has been spoiled, even if it's not quite ready to put all its cards on the table. While it's only acknowledging the phone's identity under a 'G' codename, the Korean electronics giant is willing to talk a lot about what's under the hood. Among the truly new revelations: that uncommonly wide 1,280 x 768 screen, now called the G2 Touch Hybrid Display, is a 30 percent thinner gapless panel that puts the LCD right near the glass in a way that just might be familiar to HTC One X owners.

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Pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82

It's a story that we hoped we'd never have to report. Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on Earth's Moon, has died at the age of 82 after complications from heart surgery three weeks earlier. His greatest accomplishment very nearly speaks for itself - along with help from fellow NASA astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, he changed the landscape of space exploration through a set of footprints. It's still important to stress his accomplishments both before and after the historic Apollo 11 flight, though.

Engadget , Pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82, Pioneering astronaut Neil Armstrong dies at 82

Quad-core LG Optimus G E973 shows up in live photos

Just yesterday, LG unveiled that it's getting ready to release a new Android smartphone that would feature a second-generation quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro CPU. And today it looks like photos of the handset - expected to be called Optimus G - have already appeared on the web. Mexican website AndroidMX says that what we're seeing below is the Optimus G, which has the model number E973.

In case you didn't find out yet, the Optimus G features a 4.7 inch IPS HD display, LTE connectivity, 2GB of RAM, and a 13MP rear camera.



Unwired View , Quad-core LG Optimus G E973 shows up in live photos, Quad-core LG Optimus G E973 shows up in live photos

Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4

Having already conquered the general consumer market on multiple platforms, Evernote's now taking its handy software tools to a more biz-oriented audience. Earlier today, the company proudly introduced Evernote Business, which, according to CEO Phil Libin, is "the same Evernote that's great for individuals, except now it's optimized so that you can use it in your small and medium-sized business environment." The newfangled Evernote Business will be launching later this December, with the notetaking outfit accepting early applicants on its website as we speak.

Engadget , Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4, Evernote introduces Evernote Business, updates iOS application to version 4.4

Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video)

In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. Carrying an extra camera body just to avoid scrambling for another lens seems a bit silly, no. Quikdraw wants to run that convoluted method out of town with a holster system that lets you carry Canon or Nikon lenses on your belt and change them in around five seconds. The holder start in a locked vertical position, and to attach a lens you just bayonet it into place, securing the glass and allowing the holder to be lowered.

Engadget , Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video), Insert Coin: Quikdraw targets lens fumblers and multiple camera packers (video)

Ducati issues five recalls for 1199 Panigale

Five recall-worthy issues have been discovered on 2,411 units of the 2012 and 2013 Ducati 1199 Panigale. Two of the issues relate to steering, one each center on the exhaust, front brake and rear swingarm. Regarding the steering, too little Loctite was used on screws that fasten the steering damper to the steering head, the result being that they can unscrew themselves completely and deprive the rider of control. The second steering issue is with the Uniball bearing on the Öhlins damper, which could slip out due to an incorrect assembly tolerance and also cause a loss of steering control.

Autoblog , Ducati issues five recalls for 1199 Panigale, Ducati issues five recalls for 1199 Panigale

Google reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions

While many of us simply gravitate towards the companion search box or address bar to tap into Google's wealth of search know-how, anyone still visiting the original homepage should give that second button another glance.

Engadget , Google reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions, Google reforms 'I'm Feeling Lucky' button, lets you savor other emotions

Asus Transformer Pad 300 gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in the UK

The Asus Transformer Pad 300 was probably the first non-Nexus device to get updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, thus keeping with the Taiwanese company's tradition of being one of the fastest to issue updates to new OS versions. But the initial rollout, which we told you about last week, was limited to the US. Not anymore, though. Jelly Bean has now trickled across the ocean and arrived in the UK. We can assume that the other European countries are going to be next. Asus UK announced on its Facebook page that the JB update is now rolling out.

As this is an over-the-air update, your tablet will notify you once it reaches it.

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Kindle Fire 2 coming on September 6? Amazon schedules press conference

September is the new January or February in the mobile world, it seems. At least it is this year. Traditionally, most new mobile device announcements come either in January (during CES) or February (when MWC takes place). But now, September may just become the biggest month of this year in this respect.
Nokia will unveil its Windows Phone lineup on September 5. Motorola will probably announce the Droid RAZR HD and the Droid M on the same date.

Unwired View , Kindle Fire 2 coming on September 6? Amazon schedules press conference, Kindle Fire 2 coming on September 6? Amazon schedules press conference

Freescale Xtrinsic 3.0 touchscreen works even when wet

So you think that current touchscreen technology is the bomb, so much so that there is no more room for improvement – at least nothing that you can think of at the moment. We've got news for you, boys and girls, thanks to Freescale's latest announcement of the Xtrinsic 3.0 touchscreen technology that is so sensitive, it is even capable of sensing your swipes and touches through a film of water, now how about that. Of course, we do know that most consumer electronics and water do not mix, but there are exceptions to the rule, and the Freescale Xtrinsic 3.0 would be one of the specially designed ones.

Ubergizmo , Freescale Xtrinsic 3.0 touchscreen works even when wet, Freescale Xtrinsic 3.0 touchscreen works even when wet

Chrome Beta gets better mouse control for games

Look at what the cat dragged in with the latest Chrome Beta, where the team over at Google have come up with a new and improved Pointer Lock JavaScript API (a.k.a. mouse lock). To put it in plain English, this translates to gamers being able to enjoy superior, or at least, improved (for those who prefer to be less dramatic in their descriptions, of course) mouse control especially when it comes to 3D web apps and games such as first-person shooters.

Ubergizmo , Chrome Beta gets better mouse control for games, Chrome Beta gets better mouse control for games

LG Display starts volume production of in-cell touch screens, we have a hunch as to who wants them

Looks like we'll be finding in-cell touch displays in our devices sooner rather than later: LG Display has confirmed that it's been mass-producing the thinner LCDs since earlier in August. CEO Han Sang-beom also notes that manufacturing has been going as smooth as, well, glass. Despite the complexity of building touch input directly into a display, the company expects to keep the supply going “without any fail,” according to the executive. As to who's making the orders. LG Display isn't naming its customers on the record, and production could be as much for its sister company's phones and tablets as anyone else's.

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Boost Mobile To Release Samsung Galaxy Rush

Boost Mobile is ready to release the Samsung Galaxy Rush. The smartphone is powered by the Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, a 3.5-inch HVGA display, a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls and a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy Rush will be released in September 2012 for $149.99.

TechFresh , Boost Mobile To Release Samsung Galaxy Rush, Boost Mobile To Release Samsung Galaxy Rush

Ice Screen 26-inch Android-powered Smart TV From Tencent and TCL

What do we have here. A new Smart TV player in the market from Tencent and TCL. You just got to love the name attached to this particular Smart TV, where both companies have agreed to call it the “Ice Screen”, if you get my drift. The Ice Screen is touted to be the first large screen mobile entertainment smart cloud product in the world, where it features 26″ of viewing goodness while carrying a quartet of core applications – namely, a “large portable screen”, a “high-speed video player”, a “stylish music and photo album” and “high-definition video communications”.

Ubergizmo , Ice Screen 26-inch Android-powered Smart TV From Tencent and TCL, Ice Screen 26-inch Android-powered Smart TV From Tencent and TCL

Alleged Nokia Phi design patent spotted

Last week, we saw what could very well be the Nokia Phi smartphone, and earlier this morning, we read about the Windows Phone 8 specifications of the Nokia Phi being “confirmed” by Eldar Murtazin. Right now, what you see above could very well be a design patent from Nokia for the Nokia Phi, although there is a very strong case you could argue for it looking more like the Nokia Lumia 800 or Lumia 900.

Ubergizmo , Alleged Nokia Phi design patent spotted, Alleged Nokia Phi design patent spotted

Nikon CoolPix S800c Digital Camera

Digital cameras today are competing with smartphones in trying to become a user's means of taking photos. But it seems that more and more people are choosing smartphone for the handy convenience. Newer digital cameras might need to get added features in order to keep the competition tight. The new Nikon CoolPix S800c Digital Camera may aim to do just that.
The Nikon CoolPix S800c Digital Camera features a 16MP CMOS sensor with 10x optical zoom NIKKOR lens, built-in GPS and a 3.5 inch OLED screen. Aside from still images, this compact digital camera also is capable of Full HD 1080p video recording.

Gadget.com , Nikon CoolPix S800c Digital Camera, Nikon CoolPix S800c Digital Camera

Video compares iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S parts to showcase new design [video]

. New “iPhone 5” parts emerge with each passing day, and we can likely expect the trend to continue right up until Apple unveils its next-generation iPhone during a press conference on September 12th. In a new video, cell phone repair shop Smartphone Medic shows off a number of new iPhone parts on video and compares them to their iPhone 4S counterparts. The video reaffirms what we already know: Apple's (AAPL) sixth iPhone will tout a major redesign that includes a larger screen and completely reworked internals.



Boy Genius Report , Video compares iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S parts to showcase new design [video], Video compares iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S parts to showcase new design [video]

Tencent and TCL unveil Ice Screen: a 26-inch Android-based smart TV

Chinese web titan Tencent and TCL Multimedia have torn the wraps off the Ice Screen, a jointly developed 26-inch smart TV with a 1,366 x 768 display that allows users to browse the web, access videos, music and games through QQ services. Under the hood, the Android-powered television houses a dual-core Cortex A9 1GHz processor, a Mali 400 GPU, 4GB of RAM and support for a memory card of up to 32GB in size. An IR remote and an app for devices sporting version 2.2 or higher of Google's OS can be used to control the tube, which can sit horizontally or vertically in its stand.

Engadget , Tencent and TCL unveil Ice Screen: a 26-inch Android-based smart TV, Tencent and TCL unveil Ice Screen: a 26-inch Android-based smart TV

Ailing Peugeot may get boot from French stock exchange's benchmark CAC 40 index

The clouds that have been darkening the forecast for Peugeot just keep getting darker. The latest storm front involves the risk of being delisted from the CAC 40, the benchmark index composed of the 40 companies with the "most significant values" among the the companies with the top 100 market capitalizations listed on Euronext Paris (the French stock market). The blow wouldn't just hit Peugeot's prestige, but it's stock price, too – and that has already sunk so low in the five months since General Motors bought into Peugeot that GM is looking at taking a €174 million ($215M U.S.) charge.

Autoblog , Ailing Peugeot may get boot from French stock exchange's benchmark CAC 40 index, Ailing Peugeot may get boot from French stock exchange's benchmark CAC 40 index

Sony axing Liverpool game studio, ends Psygnosis' 28-year history

Sony has confirmed that it's shuttering Studio Liverpool, more famously known as Psygnosis. The publisher was founded in 1984 and is responsible for a legion of best-selling titles including Lemmings, Colony Wars, Destruction Derby, Wipeout and the Formula One games. In a statement, the company said that after a review of its "commercially viable" projects, it's focusing on projects in other parts of the business - after slashing the studio's remit in a cost-cutting exercise in 2010.

Engadget , Sony axing Liverpool game studio, ends Psygnosis' 28-year history, Sony axing Liverpool game studio, ends Psygnosis' 28-year history

HTC denies bailing out on Beats Audio integration

Remember our story earlier this morning concerning whispers of HTC actually throwing in the towel where their involvement with Beats are concerned for future handsets. It seems that this particular bit is a plain old rumor, so those who actually read that with a salt shaker in hand would be pleased to know that HTC is still very much committed to include Beats integration in their upcoming range of smartphones. Below is a statement from Jeff Gordon, Global Online Communications Manager on behalf of HTC reproduced in its full glory. HTC remains strongly committed to Beats Audio and including their innovation in our devices.

Ubergizmo , HTC denies bailing out on Beats Audio integration, HTC denies bailing out on Beats Audio integration

Curiosity's first Mars track marks

Just like a doting parent, the folks over at NASA are fawning over the Curiosity Rover's every single movement on the Red Planet after landing there earlier this month. Sure, we have seen its first panoramic photo, in addition to a high definition video of its rather pinpoint and accurate landing, so what other “firsts” are there to explore with the Curiosity.

Ubergizmo , Curiosity's first Mars track marks, Curiosity's first Mars track marks

HTC to reportedly slash prices and dump Beats Audio from most phone models

. After the launch of the company's One series failed to generate the level of consumer interest the company was looking for, HTC (2498) plans to significantly reduce the prices of its Android and Windows Phone devices, according to a report from Chinese website My Drivers. The strategy will be applied to models already on the market as well as future products. The Taiwanese manufacturer will supposedly also no longer integrate Beats Audio technology into the majority of its handsets. Once a dominant Android smartphone vendor, HTC has fallen on hard times over the past year and has allowed its rivals to soak up its market share.

Boy Genius Report , HTC to reportedly slash prices and dump Beats Audio from most phone models, HTC to reportedly slash prices and dump Beats Audio from most phone models

Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle

Thought Olympus only made one camera named after a writing implement. Meet the Stylus SP-820UZ, announced alongside the less romantically titled SP-720UZ and the SZ-14 DX bundle. The Stylus (the only one we're expecting to see in the US) comes with a 14-megapixel CMOS tied to the same image engine you'll find inside the company's desirable PEN series. It's ideal for crazy cat people, since it comes with a Pet-face detection mode to ensure your hilarious cheezburger submissions are perfectly focused, and it's even got a series of magic filters to jazz 'em up further.

Engadget , Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle, Olympus introduces Stylus SP-820UZ, SP-720UZ cameras and SZ-14 binocular bundle

HTC One V lands at Cricket on September 2 for $269.99

After having made its way to Virgin Mobile, the HTC One V is due to be launched by Cricket soon. September 2 is the date, and $269.99 is what you'll have to pay for the junior member of HTC's One series of smartphones. On that day, the HTC One V will be available in Cricket stores and online as well.

Unwired View , HTC One V lands at Cricket on September 2 for $269.99, HTC One V lands at Cricket on September 2 for $269.99

NYC cop whose foot was run over by Ferrari driver reportedly filing $10M lawsuit (video)

Remember the genius who tried to run over an NYPD officer that was writing ticket for said genius' illegally parked Ferrari. Said genius is being sued by said cop for $10 million. The 458 Spider owner has a name; Julien Chabbot. According to the New York Post, the 28-year-old Internet entrepreneur is being sued by officer Felix Recio, who claims Chabbot intentionally tried to run him over when he was attempting to write a ticket. Recio has reportedly retained lawyer Sal Strazzullo, who has motioned to increase the criminal charges from felony assault to first-degree assault with a deadly weapon.



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Sony's PlayStation 4 to support 4K resolution

. Sony's (SNY) plan to introduce an 80-inch XBR LED television set with 4K resolution is said to be the start of a larger scheme to push 4K on consumers, much like 3D was a huge push in the industry a couple of years ago. Since 3D isn't gaining much traction, Sony (and we'd assume the rest of the industry) is betting on 4K as a way to get consumers to upgrade their home entertainment devices. Sony is already selling 4K Blu-ray players for $200, and the company's next-generation PlayStation 4 will indeed support 4K resolution playback as well, a source tells us.

Boy Genius Report , Sony's PlayStation 4 to support 4K resolution, Sony's PlayStation 4 to support 4K resolution

Spotify accounts tip Canada launch, possibly expanding to Asia and South America

It's the question we get asked every time we post about Spotify - when is the music streaming service coming to Canada. There was little doubt the company was looking at our neighbors to the north, it always just seemed like a matter of when.

Engadget , Spotify accounts tip Canada launch, possibly expanding to Asia and South America, Spotify accounts tip Canada launch, possibly expanding to Asia and South America

Google adds saved search settings, keeps them tied to your account across browsers and devices

Google's enabled yet another new function for its linchpin search engine, which will now hold onto your preferences, assigning them to your Google account and activating across all your web-ready devices and browsers. Saved settings include language preference, results per page and whether to enable Google Instant. It has also separated mobile and desktop options, to ensure your phone isn't clogged up with hundreds of results on a weedy 3G connection.

Engadget , Google adds saved search settings, keeps them tied to your account across browsers and devices, Google adds saved search settings, keeps them tied to your account across browsers and devices

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS announced

We read about how Canon arrived at the 80 million EF lenses being produced to date earlier this morning, so here we are with a simple entry level shooter that beginners might want to consider – the Canon PowerShot SX500 IS. The PowerShot SX500 IS will come with a 24mm wide angle lens alongside an incredible 30x optical zoom (up to 720mm) which has been crammed into a compact design, allowing you to literally “pull” subjects in close and capture stunning, high-quality images, all thanks to a 16-megapixel sensor and powerful DIGIC 4 image processor.

Ubergizmo , Canon PowerShot SX500 IS announced, Canon PowerShot SX500 IS announced

T-Mobile leak suggests 'truly unlimited' 4G data service add-on launching September 5th (Update: Official!)

If the "unlimited" data currently offered by T-Mobile that gets its speeds throttled down all too soon has failed to satisfy, there may be relief on the way. TMoNewshas obtained pictures of a flyer indicating the carrier will introduce a new Unlimited Nationwide 4G Data add-on ($30 for Classic talk and text customers, $20 for Value) that allows for actually unlimited usage of 4G data. There is of course always a fly in the ointment, and in this case it's that it doesn't alow for Smartphone Mobile Hotspot usage, so if you're hoping for official tethering support you'll need one of the other packages.

Engadget , T-Mobile leak suggests 'truly unlimited' 4G data service add-on launching September 5th (Update: Official!), T-Mobile leak suggests 'truly unlimited' 4G data service add-on launching September 5th (Update: Official!)

Icon Bronco rumbles into Jay Leno's Garage

According to Jay Leno, "The only time people in L.A. go off-roading is when they are about to get a D.U.I." That may be the case, but if you are looking to hit the trails with something inherently tough, but with a classic look, the folks at Icon are the people to see about it. The builder, known for retro-look off-roaders with serious trail chops, has done its thing with the CJ and FJ. Now the Icon brand (not to be confused with Iconic the makers of a reinterpretation of the Shelby Cobra) has rolled out its Bronco redeux, and brought it by Jay Leno's Garage.

Autoblog , Icon Bronco rumbles into Jay Leno's Garage, Icon Bronco rumbles into Jay Leno's Garage

Robot Hall of Fame voting begins for class of 2012, Johnny 5 learns where BigDogs sit

It's that time again: time for Carnegie Mellon to roll out the red carpet and welcome the crème de la crème of the robotics world into its halls. Since 2003 the school has been selecting the best of the best and inducting them into the Robot Hall of Fame. Past honorees have included everything from LEGO Mindstorms to the Terminator. This year's list of nominees is no less impressive, with celebrity bots Johnny 5 and WALL-E pitted against each other in the entertainment category, while NASA's Robonaut takes on the PR2 and BigDog under the banner of research bots.



Engadget , Robot Hall of Fame voting begins for class of 2012, Johnny 5 learns where BigDogs sit, Robot Hall of Fame voting begins for class of 2012, Johnny 5 learns where BigDogs sit

Asimo has a friend! Honda debuts Miimo robotic lawnmower

People who know me say that if it weren't for Autoblog, I'd probably be running a site called Mowerblog. I'm unusual in that lawn mowing, to me, is a form of relaxation, a hobby like knitting or racquetball is for someone else. As such, I try to buy the best equipment, and that means there's a Honda mower in my garage. You didn't know? The company that builds the Accord and Civic are to lawn mowers what Lamborghini is to cars. But today, Honda has introduced a new mower called Miimo that takes me out of the equation entirely.

Autoblog , Asimo has a friend! Honda debuts Miimo robotic lawnmower, Asimo has a friend! Honda debuts Miimo robotic lawnmower

Jawbone takes a cue from Colorware, will let customers order the Jambox speaker in custom colors

Want a blue-and-black Bluetooth speaker to match your Engadget t-shirt, messenger bag and whatever other paraphernalia you have lying around. You're in luck: Jawbone is about to start accepting orders for the Jambox speaker in custom colors. All told, you'll be able to choose from 13 shades for the grill, and nine for the end caps. Jawbone says it can see customers choosing school and team colors, not that you need an excuse to want an orange piece of kit. The personalization is free of charge, meaning the price of the speaker is still $200. The only downside, so far as we can tell, is that the Big Jambox isn't included.








Engadget , Jawbone takes a cue from Colorware, will let customers order the Jambox speaker in custom colors, Jawbone takes a cue from Colorware, will let customers order the Jambox speaker in custom colors

Nikon Coolpix L610 Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order

You can now pre-order Nikon's latest digital camera ‘Coolpix L610′ in the US via B&H Photo. This compact camera retails for $249.95 and will begin shipping from August 23rd. Just to remind you, the Coolpix L610 sports a 16MP CMOS sensor, a 14x optical zoom lens, a built-in flash, a 3.0-inch LCD monitor, an SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot, a mini HDMI port and 1080p Full HD video capture.

TechFresh , Nikon Coolpix L610 Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order, Nikon Coolpix L610 Digital Camera Available For Pre-Order

IEEE pushes for Ethernet standard between 400Gbps and 1Tbps, hopes to head off big data crunch

Ethernet might seem passé to those of us toting Ultrabooks, but it's important enough to provoke a crisis for internet providers and many of those who depend on high-speed computing networks for a living: based on the rises of streaming video and social networking, the IEEE is worried that many of those large-scale networks will need 10Tbps of total bandwidth just to avoid a logjam in 2020. To that end, the standards body has formed a group that's mulling a new, breakneck-speed format reaching either 400Gbps or 1Tbps, depending on whose approach you'd favor. Fight the urge to pick the 1Tbps option on instinct, however.

Engadget , IEEE pushes for Ethernet standard between 400Gbps and 1Tbps, hopes to head off big data crunch

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Huawei Ascend P1 gets enhanced for the UK market: “premium” feel and bigger battery

The Huawei Ascend P1 has been available in the UK for a few days now. However, ahead of a wider release, the Chinese phone maker is going to ‘enhance' its handset. Apparently the build quality has been improved, lending the device a more ‘premium' feel. It's unclear if that means that the materials used to build it have changed, or just that there's more focus on quality during the building process itself.
Furthermore, the Ascend P1 will get a 1,800 mAh battery.

Unwired View , Huawei Ascend P1 gets enhanced for the UK market: “premium” feel and bigger battery, Huawei Ascend P1 gets enhanced for the UK market: “premium” feel and bigger battery

Green Day make cameo in Angry Birds Facebook offering as mascara-wearing egg thieves

Punk's not dead, it's just diversifying its portfolio. Having already conquered Broadway, East Bay pop-punkers Green Day are hitting the world of casual gaming with a new episode of Facebook's Angry Birds Friends that features pig opponents "inspired by band members Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tre Cool." The offering also features "Troublemaker," an exclusive song that is most likely a tribute to the hard living ways of porcine egg thieves. Asked to justify his pro-swine stance, Pinhead Gunpowder member Armstrong answered, "We're all fans of Angry Birds.

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Sprint will apparently give you $400 in store credit if you switch over to them from another carrier

While the whole AT&T and T-Mobile deal might be over and done with, it would appear as though Sprint is still busy fighting to gain as much market share as possible and this leaked brochure seems to prove it. Assuming the brochure is to be believed, if you were on another carrier and were looking to make the switch, Sprint will be offering you up to $400 in store credit, which in turn can be used to get yourself a new phone for free. Of course you will be tied to a new two year contract but hey, a new phone for free does sound pretty tempting.

Ubergizmo , Sprint will apparently give you $400 in store credit if you switch over to them from another carrier, Sprint will apparently give you $400 in store credit if you switch over to them from another carrier

Panasonic Reveals World’s* First High Brightness Compact LCD Projector With Digital Link

THE PT-VW431D IS A NEW FORM OF PROJECTOR SOLUTION THAT ENSURES EASY AND SIMPLE HIGH QUALITY DIGITAL TRANSMISSION OVER A SINGLE CAT 5E/6 LAN CABLE BASED ON HDBASET™BRACKNELL, UK, 20 AUGUST 2012 Panasonic Systems Communications Company Europe (PSCEU), today announced a new Digital Link compatible projector, the PT-VW431D, that has high brightness of 4,300 lumens and WXGA resolution all in a compact body. The PT-VW431D is designed to bring a whole new experience of long distance, digital connection with extremely clean wiring.

Press Release Distribution , Panasonic Reveals World’s* First High Brightness Compact LCD Projector With Digital Link, Panasonic Reveals World’s* First High Brightness Compact LCD Projector With Digital Link

Cowon X9 begins to ship

I guess you can more or less say that with the introduction of more and more powerful smartphones arriving in the mass market, the need for a dedicated portable media player has diminished – especially when the visual real estate of such smartphones end up larger than ever before – 4″ and above. Well, if you happen to have a soft spot for a dedicated portable media player, you might be interested to hear that Cowon's X9 is now available and ready to ship, where it will come in either black or white shades.

Ubergizmo , Cowon X9 begins to ship, Cowon X9 begins to ship