T-Mobile gets Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G with QWERTY keyboard and Ice Cream Sandwich

. Continuing its commitment to offering smartphones with a wide variety of form factors, Samsung (005930) and T-Mobile jointly announced the Galaxy S Relay 4G - a slider smartphone with a QWERTY keypad and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich packed with business-friendly features such as enhanced Microsoft Exchange ActiveSYNC and AES-256 bit encryption. The Galaxy S Relay 4G will run on T-Mobile's 4G HSPA+ 42 network and will have a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel rear camera and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera capable of shooting in 720p HD.

Boy Genius Report , T-Mobile gets Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G with QWERTY keyboard and Ice Cream Sandwich, T-Mobile gets Samsung Galaxy S Relay 4G with QWERTY keyboard and Ice Cream Sandwich

Verizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live streaming

Want to know the definition of frustration. Try being teased with a FiOS TV app that supports live streaming, only to be denied when the app shows up. The end to that (admittedly mild) form of torture may be in sight. Engadget has learned through a tip that Verizon is sending invitations among a limited group to test a new FiOS TV iOS app with the usual schedule browsing, DVR control. oh, and live TV. Flex View On Demand videos and local media should be on tap as well, although it's not clear whether or not any of the options will require an active link to Verizon's fiber or cellular networks to watch.

Engadget , Verizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live streaming, Verizon sends invitations to closed trial of FiOS TV app for iOS with live streaming

Apple's iPhone 5 keynote event now live for online viewing

San Francisco shook today, but thankfully, it wasn't from an earthquake. In case you missed today's event, Apple took the wraps off of the new iPhone 5, along with a new batch of iPods, a new version of iTunes and a round of price reductions. A replay of the keynote is available on Apple's website, where you can join Tim Cook, Phil Schiller, Scott Forstall and even the Foo Fighters make waves.

2DayBlog.com , Apple's iPhone 5 keynote event now live for online viewing, Apple's iPhone 5 keynote event now live for online viewing

iPhone 5 Formally Unveiled

After months of speculations and rumors, Apple has formally introduced the iPhone 5, packed with a new OS, a taller screen, thinner body, and improved hardware. “It is the most beautiful product we have ever made, bar none,” Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing Philip W. Schiller proudly declares.
The entire iPhone 5 body is made of glass and aluminum, making it a challenge both in hardware and software engineering.

Gadget.com , iPhone 5 Formally Unveiled, iPhone 5 Formally Unveiled

This is the Modem World: An ode to the trapper keeper

Each week Joshua Fruhlinger contributes This is the Modem World, a column dedicated to exploring the culture of consumer technology. It's back to school season, and if you're one of the younger Engadget readers, surely you did a little supply shopping. Perhaps you bought some pens, pencils, paper and notepads. Maybe you even landed a new laptop, tablet or printer. You probably tried to convince your parents that Xbox Live has a live after-school study group that can help you excel in calculus. (Parents: I'm not going to say if it does or not. It's up to you, as involved parents, to look this up on your own.

Engadget , This is the Modem World: An ode to the trapper keeper, This is the Modem World: An ode to the trapper keeper

IK Multimedia Announces iRig KEYS Universal Portable Keyboard Controller for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC

iRig KEYS is 37 velocity sensitive MIDI keyboard that connects directly to the docking connector on an iPhone, iPod, iPad or the USB port on Mac/PC. It is an ultra-low power device that can be used for hours when connected to one of these devices. It features a pitch bending wheel and programmability with storage for 4 setups. It also includes 2 apps. One for your iOS device and one for your Mac/PC. These apps provide 68 instruments and the are compatible with GarageBand, Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Live, Sonar and more.

The Gadgeteer , IK Multimedia Announces iRig KEYS Universal Portable Keyboard Controller for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC, IK Multimedia Announces iRig KEYS Universal Portable Keyboard Controller for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac/PC

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 getting Android 4.0 ICS soon. Galaxy S III ready for an update, too

Verizon has let the world know that its Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is finally going to receive an official update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The update is "coming soon", and is detailed here at Verizon. Another Samsung Android device that will get a software update soon is the Galaxy S III. Of course, this already runs Android ICS, so the update won't change the Android version (although 4.1 Jelly Bean is definitely coming later this year). What you will get with this update is a fixed "No SIM" error message, plus Verizon's Remote Diagnostic Tool, and improved S Beam data connectivity.

Unwired View , Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 getting Android 4.0 ICS soon. Galaxy S III ready for an update, too, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 getting Android 4.0 ICS soon. Galaxy S III ready for an update, too

Researchers take full control of cockroach's movement, turn it into a wireless sensor

Built-in power supply. Check. Ability to survive anything. Check. Easy to control? Okay, anyone who's had a cockroach as an uninvited houseguest knows that's not the case. So, rather than re-inventing the biological wheel with a robotic version, North Carolina State university researchers have figured out a way to remotely control a real Madagascar hissing cockroach. They used an off-the-shelf microcontroller to tap in to the roach's antennae and abdomen, then sent commands that fooled the insect into thinking danger was near, or that an object was blocking it.

Engadget , Researchers take full control of cockroach's movement, turn it into a wireless sensor, Researchers take full control of cockroach's movement, turn it into a wireless sensor

Canon announces EOS C100 cinema camera, confirms October shipping for the C500

Canon already gave those looking for a full-frame DSLR plenty to think about recently, and now it's stirring up the movie-maker's pot. It's just announced a new member to its EOS digital cinema collection - the EOS C100 - and given us a better idea of when we can expect that C500 to land. The C100 essentially offers a new prospect for those with pockets not quite so deep. Unlike its 4K sibling, the C100 offers 1,920 x 1,080 AVCHD via its Super 35mm 16:9 CMOS sensor, has an ISO range of 320 to 20,000 and sports the EF mount system.

Engadget , Canon announces EOS C100 cinema camera, confirms October shipping for the C500

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Huawei Ascend D1 quad-core flagship ships on September 12th. Will cost $425 in China

Waiting for the Huawei's Ascend D1 flagship, running on its own proprietary quad-core CPU, was like waiting for Godot. Announced in February during Mobile World Congress, called Ascend D Quad at the time, and promised to ship in the first half of 2011, the new smartphone made quite a splash during the trade show. With Huawei's K3V2 quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 4.5x1280×720 330 ppi IPS display, it was the best specc'ed Android device in Barcelona.
However, few months after the announcement, Huawei learned that creating its own mobile CPU from scratch, and getting it into production, is not so easy.

Unwired View , Huawei Ascend D1 quad-core flagship ships on September 12th. Will cost $425 in China, Huawei Ascend D1 quad-core flagship ships on September 12th. Will cost $425 in China

eGarage looks into the man behind America's Car Museum

In the second part of its coverage of the LeMay Museum in Tacoma, Washington (part one is here), we get even more visual representation of why it bills itself as "America's Museum." There are few places where you can wander through a single collection and see the vintage Rolls-Royce pictured sharing floor space with a Ferrari 308 GTB, an original Mini, a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster and a Ducati. With 3,500 cars of its own, plus 350 cars donated by private collectors and companies, it might lay claim to being the Smithsonian of American automobilia. There's a short video with more of the goodness below.

Autoblog , eGarage looks into the man behind America's Car Museum, eGarage looks into the man behind America's Car Museum

More alleged images of Nokia Lumia 920 emerge

A couple of days after it surfaced, causing some serious hype, Nokia's upcoming Lumia 920 smartphone has emerged in some more alleged images. Coming from the same source as the images from a couple of days ago, the new renders showcase the handset's wireless charger. As you probably know by now, the Nokia Lumia 920 will likely break cover at an event in NYC on September 5th.


GSM Arena , More alleged images of Nokia Lumia 920 emerge, More alleged images of Nokia Lumia 920 emerge

Intel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists and OEMs

Intel has finalized the specs of its Next Unit of Computing (NUC) board, and announced it'll go on sale in October for less than $400 with a case and power supply. Carrying a 4 x 4-inch form factor between a Raspberry Pi and mini-ITX board, it'll be equipped with a Core i3 Ivy Bridge processor, HD 4000 graphics, two SO-DIMM sockets, an M-SATA slot for an SSD drive, three USB ports, one HDMI port and a mini-PCI slot for wireless connectivity. Two different models will be offered by the chip giant, identical except that one will be Thunderbolt equipped and the other will sport an ethernet port for connectivity.

Engadget , Intel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists and OEMs, Intel's Core i3 NUC mini-boards set to hit market in October, power up hobbyists and OEMs

Western Digital My Passport for Mac portable hard drives get stamped for USB 3.0 and 2TB capacity

If you prefer your Passports to sport the same Mac sensibilities as your go-to work machines, Western Digital has upgraded said portable hard drives for the aforementioned laptop variety. The My Passport for Mac family of external HDDs have received the same USB 3.0 boost and increased 2TB capacity that the regular ol' My Passport got cozy with back in the spring. However, the Apple flavored offerings tout Time Machine compatibility and a ruggedized WD Nomad casing that should keep your files safe from dust, moisture and unintentional drops.

Engadget , Western Digital My Passport for Mac portable hard drives get stamped for USB 3.0 and 2TB capacity, Western Digital My Passport for Mac portable hard drives get stamped for USB 3.0 and 2TB capacity

Nokia Lumia 822 and 5-inch HTC device found in Verizon systems

The Nokia Lumia 820 is fresh on everyone's minds, and rumors of a 5-inch Android device from HTC are floating around, so why not add a couple more pieces of kindling to the fire. We've been handed images of Verizon's device management system (DMD, for short) showing off a couple new devices: the Nokia Lumia 822 (in Gray and White) and the HTC 6435, which we've seen leaked as the potential Galaxy Note competitor.


Engadget , Nokia Lumia 822 and 5-inch HTC device found in Verizon systems, Nokia Lumia 822 and 5-inch HTC device found in Verizon systems

AT&T upgrades Samsung Captivate Glide to Android 4.0, keeps the QWERTY habit going

Hardware keyboard fans must feel like they're part of an endangered species - there's greater uncertainty these days about software updates, let alone new smartphones. If you're part of that persecuted group, AT&T and Samsung have your back: they've just started rolling out Android 4.0 for the Captivate Glide. All of the features will be familiar if you've borrowed someone's Galaxy S II in the past few months, although it's hard to object to the better multitasking and support for Chrome.

Engadget , AT&T upgrades Samsung Captivate Glide to Android 4.0, keeps the QWERTY habit going, AT&T upgrades Samsung Captivate Glide to Android 4.0, keeps the QWERTY habit going

China poised to overtake the United States as world's top smartphone market

. We Americans like thinking of ourselves as No.1 in everything, but there was simply no way we were going to stay on top of China as the world's largest smartphone market. The latest research from IDC show that China will account for 26.5% of all smartphone shipments in 2012, up from 18.3% in 2011 and nearly nine percentage points higher than 17.8% of smartphones that will be shipped to the United States this year.
While the U.S.

Boy Genius Report , China poised to overtake the United States as world's top smartphone market, China poised to overtake the United States as world's top smartphone market

2014 Honda Accord Plug-in hybrid makes the 100 MPGe mark

If you are looking for a new car and want to make sure that the environment gets a shout out along the way, you might want to consider the 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in hybrid that hits the 100MPGe mark. Not the best looking hybrid ride in the market, the Honda Accord Plug-in hybrid does have its fair share of qualities to fall in love with, which would include the estimated 100 MPGe rating in addition to a pure-electric range which does not make it fall short of its rivals.

Ubergizmo , 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in hybrid makes the 100 MPGe mark, 2014 Honda Accord Plug-in hybrid makes the 100 MPGe mark

Apple announces redesigned iTunes for Mac, Windows and iOS devices

It's gone through quite a few minor revisions as of late, but Apple has today taken the wraps off a fairly big redesign of not just iTunes for OS X and Windows, but iOS devices as well. The latter will be making its debut with iOS 6 on the 19th, and you can expect a simpler interface in all incarnations - "dramatically simpler," according to Apple's Eddie Cue - with a carousel up top paired with a flattened grid of icons below. The desktop version also sports a new mini player, which now boasts search functionality while staying decidedly minimalistic, and a new "Up Next" feature lets you cue up songs and see what's coming at a glance.






Engadget , Apple announces redesigned iTunes for Mac, Windows and iOS devices, Apple announces redesigned iTunes for Mac, Windows and iOS devices

Fujifilm X-E1 leaks into view oozing vintage cool

A Japanese site called Digicam Info has leaked pics of a previously unknown Fujifilm mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera, the X-E1. The natty looking snapper bears a strong family resemblance to the X-Pro1 model, but looks to be flaunting a pop-up flash, and lacks the optical viewfinder of the flagship model. The sneaked pics show black and silver-topped models, as well as a previously announced lens, the 18-55 f/2.8-4.0 OIS zoom that has yet to hit the market.

2DayBlog.com , Fujifilm X-E1 leaks into view oozing vintage cool, Fujifilm X-E1 leaks into view oozing vintage cool

Intel opens up about its 'Knights Corner' supercomputer co-processor

HotChips is the show where chip makers come to show off their latest slices of silicon, and Knights Corner architect George Chrysos spilled the beans on Santa Clara's Xeon Phi co-processor. The unit's designed to bolt onto Xeon chips to help supercomputers crunch the numbers faster, by handling the "highly parallel" grunt work necessary for genetic and climate modeling, among other things.

Engadget , Intel opens up about its 'Knights Corner' supercomputer co-processor, Intel opens up about its 'Knights Corner' supercomputer co-processor

Mini Paceman photos leaked ahead of debut

In most cases, when a car is leaked by a manufacturer, it is done by accident. Say, a toy manufacturer gets ahold of schematics to make a replica, or perhaps it is inadvertently placed in the background of a promotional video. Either way, seldom does an automaker intentionally leak photos of an upcoming product on its own. But when it comes to the Paceman, it looks like Mini has been going in the other direction.

Autoblog , Mini Paceman photos leaked ahead of debut, Mini Paceman photos leaked ahead of debut

Kyocera Rise Android 4.0 ICS Smartphone Now Available At Virgin Mobile

Virgin Mobile has just announced the availability of Kyocera's latest Android 4.0 ICS smartphone ‘Rise' on their network. The handset can be yours for $99.99. In case you didn't remember, the Rise offers a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz Snapdragon single-core processor, a 512MB RAM, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), a side-sliding QWERTY keyboard, a 3.2MP rear-facing camera, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, a 1500mAh battery and runs on Android 4.0 ICS OS.

TechFresh , Kyocera Rise Android 4.0 ICS Smartphone Now Available At Virgin Mobile, Kyocera Rise Android 4.0 ICS Smartphone Now Available At Virgin Mobile

Samsung's plan for revenge: Sue Apple if it dares release an LTE iPhone

. Samsung (005930) will soon go from licking its wounds to licking its chops if Apple's (AAPL) next iPhone utilizes LTE technology. The Korea Times reports that Samsung has “confirmed that it will immediately sue Apple if the latter releases products using advanced long-term evolution (LTE) mobile technology.” Although Apple has already released an LTE-capable device with the latest version of its iPad, Samsung is likely waiting for Apple to put out an LTE-capable iPhone before busting out its extensive LTE patent portfolio to seek injunctions.

Boy Genius Report , Samsung's plan for revenge: Sue Apple if it dares release an LTE iPhone, Samsung's plan for revenge: Sue Apple if it dares release an LTE iPhone

ThinkPad X1 Carbon Durable Ultrabook

"The new Lenovo ThinkPad Ultrabooks deliver an outstanding mobile experience inside a sleek and stylish design," said Kirk Skaugen, Intel vice president and general manager of the PC Client Group.


Trendy Gadget , ThinkPad X1 Carbon Durable Ultrabook, ThinkPad X1 Carbon Durable Ultrabook

netTALK DUO WiFi Review

About two years ago, I reviewed the netTALK DUO.  Since then the people at netTALK have been keeping themselves busy by coming out with a new version, the netTALK DUO WiFi, which allows you to place the device anywhere there's power and a WiFi signal.  You're no longer tethered to either the computer or a router.  They've also added some other features.Before I go into the details of the netTALK DUO WiFi, I'd like to point out that switching to a VOIP solution for a phone service is not for everyone.  This has become very clear to me based upon the numerous comments in a review I did for another VOIP device here on The Gadgeteer.








The Gadgeteer , netTALK DUO WiFi Review, netTALK DUO WiFi Review

NexPhone Combines the functionality of smartphone, tablet, laptop and PC

With so many tech gadgets available today, it often becomes hard to keep track of all the data across all these devices. For your 24x7 work, you need to have a smartphone. A laptop needed for more professional tasks whereas a tablet has to be there to be carried along. Finally, a PC is also a must-have for some heavy-duty work and hard-core gaming.
Asus tried to come up with an apt solution when it unveiled its PadFone. PadFone is essentially a smartphone-tablet-laptop.

Ubergizmo , NexPhone Combines the functionality of smartphone, tablet, laptop and PC

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Google officially removes ‘The Pirate Bay' from autocomplete search suggestions

. Google (GOOG) made the first big strike in its campaign to punish repeat copyright violators in its search rankings by deleting autocomplete suggestions for The Pirate Bay's website. TorrentFreak reports that typing in the first few letters of “Pirate Bay” will no longer give an autocomplete suggestion for the popular file-sharing website, although typing “Pirate Bay” in full and pressing return will still retrieve the site as the first search result.

Boy Genius Report , Google officially removes ‘The Pirate Bay' from autocomplete search suggestions, Google officially removes ‘The Pirate Bay' from autocomplete search suggestions

HuMn Wallet – Interesting Minimalist Wallet Design

I am going to come out of the closet… and admit that I have a wallet fetish. I am always surfing the net and browsing magazines to find cool new wallet designs. So far I haven't found a new wallet that makes me want to switch from my all time favorite Waterfield Designs zippered wallet, but that doesn't stop me from looking. Gadgeteer reader Griffon B sent me a link to a wallet that is unlike any wallet I've seen so far. It's the HuMn wallet that takes a new approach to customizable slim minimalist currency and credit card pocket storage. The HuMn features aluminum plates that are held together by an elastic band.

The Gadgeteer , HuMn Wallet â€" Interesting Minimalist Wallet Design, HuMn Wallet â€" Interesting Minimalist Wallet Design

Alkaizer is first player in the world to hit level 100 in Diablo 3's Paragon system

Remember that feeling of excitement when you hit max-level in Diablo 3. It was a torturous recurring nightmare of deaths and tears, but you persevered until the end and were rewarded with a massive feeling of accomplishment and glory. Well that's baby stuff now. Your character is a baby, and Alkaizer is a god.
Blizzard added the Paragon system to Diablo 3 only a few weeks ago, adding a huge alternate advancement system that allowed players to grind to their heart's content and get some special perks for their effort, not the least of which is a fully capped 300% boost to your magic find stat.



2DayBlog.com , Alkaizer is first player in the world to hit level 100 in Diablo 3's Paragon system, Alkaizer is first player in the world to hit level 100 in Diablo 3's Paragon system

Marshall's Hanwell HiFi speaker: bred from guitar amps, at-home with your PMP

It's been a year since the legendary guitar amp and speaker makers at Marshall Amplification made a splash in consumer audio with its Marshall Headphones spin-off (Zound / Urbanears). In commemorence of the amplification division's 50th aniversary, both have announced the Hanwell: Marshall's first speaker rig that's made for a counter-top instead of a festival stage. Combo guitar amp / speaker meets HiFi speaker. Most anyone who plays guitar, or has seen the likes of Slash and Nigel Tufnel shredding it up, will immediately recognize the iconic Marshall design ethic down to its iconic plastic nameplate on the front grill and gold accents.


Engadget , Marshall's Hanwell HiFi speaker: bred from guitar amps, at-home with your PMP, Marshall's Hanwell HiFi speaker: bred from guitar amps, at-home with your PMP

BitGym Motion SDK brings Kinect-style games to Android and iOS, no huge living room required (video)

If there's a common barrier to playing with a Kinect controller, it's free space. The sheer amount of necessary distance between sensor and player is fine for suburbanites with expansive living rooms, but not so hot for apartment dwellers. Thankfully, BitGym is doing its best to bring hands-free gaming to small spaces with a new Motion SDK for Android and iOS developers. The kit takes advantage of the front cameras on phones and tablets to track three-axis movement, leans and multiple players without any special hardware - and without necessarily rearranging the furniture.

Engadget , BitGym Motion SDK brings Kinect-style games to Android and iOS, no huge living room required (video), BitGym Motion SDK brings Kinect-style games to Android and iOS, no huge living room required (video)