Lenovo Brings Bendy Display Design to NEC Via LaVie Y Hybrid Tablet

Lenovo's Japanese partner NEC is set to offer a variant of the bendy IdeaPad Yoga 11 to its kawaii shores. Just like the IdeaPad Yoga 11, the NEC LaVie Y is a combination of a laptop and a tablet as its display can be folded over to tuck the keyboard away. This 11.6-inch gadget features a quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 2GB of RAM, and 64GB of storage. But the similarities will end there, as the LaVie Y comes with a custom NEC app within what could be a watered-down version of Windows RT.

The NEC LaVie Y convertible PC will arrive in stores around November 22nd, days before the Lenovo IdeaTab Yoga 11 becomes available.

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F1's New Jersey Grand Prix postponed until 2014

Formula One's inaugural Grand Prix of America, not to be confused with the US Grand Prix slated for mid-November in Austin, TX, has been postponed until the 2014 F1 season. F1 head honcho Bernie Ecclestone has reported that the event, previously expected to take place in Weehawkin, New Jersey in 2013, has now been pushed back by a year. The Associated Press is reporting Ecclestone as having said, "Everything is set up but now it's too late to finish on time." The New Jersey race had tentatively been scheduled for June 16 of next year.

Autoblog , F1's New Jersey Grand Prix postponed until 2014, F1's New Jersey Grand Prix postponed until 2014

Auto industry cites raw material cost, easy credit as two biggest concerns

A whopping 93 percent of automotive OEMs and suppliers say they have seen an increase in demand for their vehicles, parts and services in the past year. Those numbers are reported in the 2012 Dykema Automotive Institute Survey: Industry Challenges. Due to the jump in business, 77 percent surveyed said they had "made substantive changes" to handle the growth. But the study wasn't all good news. A third of survey participants said they expected raw material costs to be a significant challenge in the coming year.

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Analysts predict that the iPad mini will eat into the iPad's sales

Render by Martin Hajek. The 23rd of October is when Apple is expected to announce the iPad mini (amongst other rumored products). However with the announcement of the iPad mini, many are thinking that this would eat into the sales of the iPad, although exactly how much of the iPad's sales it would eat into remains a mystery. However a couple of analysts have come forward with their own predictions, starting with Piper Jaffray analyst, Gene Munster (via AllThingsD), who predicts that the iPad mini could eat into 20% of the iPad's sales.

Ubergizmo , Analysts predict that the iPad mini will eat into the iPad's sales, Analysts predict that the iPad mini will eat into the iPad's sales

Air Force flying saucer seen in declassified documents

So all the furore surrounding a flying saucer has a source, and unfortunately for X-philes, that would mean there are no extra terrestrial lifeforms out there to contact. Recently declassified documents by the US Air Force have depicted a flying saucer that seems to hail from a Cold War-era plan. The whole idea was to construct a round, vertical take-off and landing aircraft, and what else would you call this other than a flying saucer.

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Beats by Dre Pill Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Wireless connectivity is becoming an even bigger and more popular feature in many devices. More and more people now prefer them as most devices coming out in the market already are equipped with the said feature. And with portable speakers, wireless convenience becomes a priority. The Beats by Dre Pill Bluetooth Speaker is just one of the recent ones to come out that offer such a convenience.
The Beats by Dre Pill is a portable Bluetooth stereo speaker uniquely designed to make it stand out from the rest of those Bluetooth wireless speakers out there.

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Samsung and LG 55-inch OLED TVs delayed to 2013

If you were getting excited about the prospect of paying $10,000 for a 55″ OLED TV from Samsung or LG, this may put a damp on your project. Both companies will probably won't ship their television in 2012. According to market researchers, it is simply very hard to mass-produce those panels with acceptable yields (ratio vs. good and defective units) so that selling those new TV is a profitable business.
Yields have always been a problem with displays in general. This comes from the fact that the larger a display is, and the more likely there will be a problem somewhere on it that makes it unusable during manufacturing.

Ubergizmo , Samsung and LG 55-inch OLED TVs delayed to 2013, Samsung and LG 55-inch OLED TVs delayed to 2013

Apple loses UK appeal, now forced to run ads admitting Samsung not a copycat

. Samsung's (005930) Galaxy Tab may be “not as cool” as the iPad, but it's also a winner in a UK court of law. Per BBC News, an appeals court in the United Kingdom has shot down Apple's (AAPL) appeal to overturn an earlier ruling that Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 didn't infringe upon the iPad because it lacked the “cool” functionality of Apple's signature tablet.

Boy Genius Report , Apple loses UK appeal, now forced to run ads admitting Samsung not a copycat, Apple loses UK appeal, now forced to run ads admitting Samsung not a copycat

Big Data Improves Services and Performance Say Business Leaders

- IP EXPO survey reveals half of companies looking into Big Data; a majority of employees want BYOD; and security remains top concern - IP EXPO, 18 October 2012: A majority of organisations see the main benefits of Big Data as providing information to improve services and performance (56%), rather than marketing (22%), finds a survey from the UK’s largest end-to-end infrastructure event, IP EXPO.

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New AIFMD passport regime opens way for surge in Gibraltar-based funds

- Gibraltar open for business, says fund administrator Helvetic - With the regulatory changes coming in under AIFMID, Gibraltar is being hailed as the ideal place to support hedge funds looking to re-domicile in Europe, according to Gibraltarian minister for financial services, Gilbert Licudi. Nicola Smith, CEO of Gibraltar based fund administrator Helvetic, commented: "The incoming AIFMD passport regime, alongside other regulations that will make it more complicated for non-EU domiciled funds to gain approval and to market to EU-based investors, is resulting in many Hedge Funds seeking a foothold in a member state.

Press Release Distribution , New AIFMD passport regime opens way for surge in Gibraltar-based funds, New AIFMD passport regime opens way for surge in Gibraltar-based funds

Nokia Lumia 920′s exclusivity on AT&T reportedly only for six months

So we know that the Nokia Lumia 920 will be an exclusive to AT&T, while this might be good news for AT&T subscribers, it might not be for those on other networks who might want the Lumia 920 but don't want to switch carriers, and at the same time don't want to buy it unlocked at its full retail price. Well according to the folks at WPCentral, one of their sources have tipped them off that the Lumia 920 will be an AT&T exclusive for a good six months, which means that after that hopefully the other carriers will add the Windows Phone 8 handset to their portfolio.

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Star Wars Razer Blade gaming laptop costs 15,000 Republic credits

You know that at first glance, the extremely slim Razer Blade gaming laptop is one device not to be trifled with. After all, it comes with a 17.3" display and is powered by the latest Intel Core i7 processor alongside an NVIDIA GeForce graphics processor to get your gaming kicks in, and yet the entire shebang measures a mere 0.88" thin while tipping the scales at 6.46 pounds. Well, how do you make something that is already special to be even more special.

Ubergizmo , Star Wars Razer Blade gaming laptop costs 15,000 Republic credits, Star Wars Razer Blade gaming laptop costs 15,000 Republic credits

2013 Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo racecar is unveiled

Lamborghini has announced its 2013 Gallardo LP570-4 Super Trofeo racer, a version of the standard LP570-4 that has been prepped to race in the Italian company's one-make series sponsored by Blancpain. The racing Gallardo has been revised for the 2013 season, with a new rear wing and diffuser, new wheel arches and a different livery (the Blancpain collateral is still in full effect, of course). Specification of the new car was not disclosed by Lamborghini, but expectations are that the same 570-horsepower V10 is delivering power to all four wheels.

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Ford sales boss Farley studies video game industry, refines prelaunch marketing efforts

Throughout these tough economic times, automakers have looked all over for new marketing ideas to get their products noticed. Ford is no stranger to experiments in marketing, and its chief marketing man, Jim Farley, confirms that the video game industry, of all places, is one place where he looks for innovation.

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Amazon Whispercast for Kindle looks at schools and businesses

Amazon has released a new online tool (which is free to boot, now how about that?) that enables organizations to manage a “fleet of Kindles” while distribute Kindle books, documents and apps sans wires. Yes sir, the advent of a paperless school or library is not exactly that achievable in the near future, but with Amazon Whispercast for Kindle, it is a step forward. Whispercast for Kindle has been touted to be a “scalable” online tool that helps an organization deploy Kindle devices and Kindle content.

Ubergizmo , Amazon Whispercast for Kindle looks at schools and businesses, Amazon Whispercast for Kindle looks at schools and businesses

Nissan dreams of accident free cars

Being in an accident is no fun at all, but until now, drivers play the most important role in ensuring that vehicle accidents are avoided. How about a car that will avoid accidents even when the driver is lax and paid more attention to the smartphone in his or her hand instead of having both eyes concentrating fully on the road. Nissan Motor of Japan has set their ultimate goal of rolling out cars that will achieve a "virtually zero" accident rate.

Ubergizmo , Nissan dreams of accident free cars, Nissan dreams of accident free cars

Xbox 360 hits 32GB USB storage capacity double with new dashboard update

A couple of days ago, we talked about the new Xbox 360 dashboard update rolling out to the masses, and here is an interesting bit on this new dashboard update. Apparently, Microsoft has raised the USB storage capacity to 32GB, making good use of the ton of USB flash drives that you own from trade shows and the ilk, turning those into a viable storage option. Previously, the accessible storage of a USB device on the Xbox 360 stood at 16GB, regardless of how much storage the plugged in USB device has. This is definitely good news for those who own an Xbox 360 without any large capacity hard drive inside.

Ubergizmo , Xbox 360 hits 32GB USB storage capacity double with new dashboard update, Xbox 360 hits 32GB USB storage capacity double with new dashboard update

Lomogram could be a Windows Phone alternative to Instagram

While Instagram's arrival on Windows Phone may or may not happen, folks who want to snap hipster-like photos similar to what Instagram and other apps such as Hipstamatic are offering can do so via the Lomogram app. As it name suggests, the Lomogram is probably inspired by Lomography cameras that use the traditional film format to capture photos with interesting colors and effects. There are 121 different effects that  users can use to apply to their photos, which when broken down include 33 filters, 57 lighting effects and 31 borders to choose from.

Ubergizmo , Lomogram could be a Windows Phone alternative to Instagram, Lomogram could be a Windows Phone alternative to Instagram

The HiLo Lens lets you take photos with interesting angles on your iPhone

Have you always wanted to take photos from top-down positions, or from bottom-up angles but found it a bit tricky to see what's on your screen while doing so. Depending on the shot, that could prove to be a difficult photo to take but thanks to the HiLo Lens Kickstarter project, taking photos from interesting angles might prove easier. Pictured above is the HiLo Lens that has been designed for the iPhone in mind. It's basically a camera lens that attaches onto of your iPhone's camera and angles it at 90 degrees.

Ubergizmo , The HiLo Lens lets you take photos with interesting angles on your iPhone, The HiLo Lens lets you take photos with interesting angles on your iPhone

Google Play carrier billing could be available for Verizon subscribers come 18th October

It seems that while other carriers are offering their customers the chance to purchase apps via Google Play and charge those to their monthly bill, Verizon has been lagging behind in that. Well assuming Droid-Life's sources are to be believed, it looks like carrier billing could be arriving for Verizon subscribers as soon as tomorrow. According to the screenshot pictured above, Verizon has implemented a $25 cap per month which does seem rather odd.

Ubergizmo , Google Play carrier billing could be available for Verizon subscribers come 18th October, Google Play carrier billing could be available for Verizon subscribers come 18th October

Astro pulls curtain on 2013 edition of $250 A40 gaming headset, MixAmp Pro package (video)

Astro's just refreshed its high-end wired A40 headset and matching MixAmp Pro, a duo that mash together gaming talents with audiophile chops. The 2013 edition of the headset adds an updated quick disconnect system and re-tuned drivers for better bass response and less distortion, with Astro claiming that they're "the most accurate Astro headsets ever." Returning features include a removable, swappable mic, Dolby Digital 7.1 surround sound, customizable speaker tags and multi-system compatibility.



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DOOM 3: BFG Edition – Launch Trailer

Here's the launch trailer for the newly released DOOM 3: BFG Edition title. For your info, the game is out today in the US.

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2014 Acura MDX goes for a camouflaged cruise

While the often misunderstood (and infrequently purchased) Acura ZDX may be going the way of the dinosaur, the company's far more conventional and successful MDX SUV is evolving. In fact, the 2014 MDX seems to be coming along rather nicely, if this latest set of spy images is any indication. In the camouflaged prototype we see here, it is evident that Acura designers are going for a beefier look for the MDX front end.

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The EU officially wants Google to collect less data

The Nobel Peace Prize-winning European Union has its eyes set on a new regulatory target–Google. Today, French regulators associated with the EU sent Google a letter with an ultimatum: Google has four months to change its privacy policy because of concerns about the way the internet giant collects and holds personal data. The document came with 12 recommendations for Google to bring their privacy policy into compliance with European Union regulations. . One of the primary concerns the regulators shared was Google's ability to combine anonymous data with Google's own data to better target advertising.

Ubergizmo , The EU officially wants Google to collect less data, The EU officially wants Google to collect less data

Uber shuts down New York City taxi beta, may see light at the end of the (Lincoln) tunnel in February

Uber has been having a tough time getting a foothold in New York City, and it's temporarily withdrawing the UberTaxi service it had in beta. The withdrawal isn't entirely for the reasons you'd expect, however. While Uber claims to have been getting grief from the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission for offering a competing (if technically legal) service through its smartphone apps, the program's end was due to demand rather than any kind of outright ban - the Commission's pressure reportedly kept Uber from matching interest with enough yellow cabs. Black car service is still on for those who don't mind the classic ride.

Engadget , Uber shuts down New York City taxi beta, may see light at the end of the (Lincoln) tunnel in February, Uber shuts down New York City taxi beta, may see light at the end of the (Lincoln) tunnel in February

Kaspersky Labs preps its own OS to guard vital industry against cyberwarfare

Kaspersky Labs' namesake Eugene Kaspersky is worried that widely distributed and potentially state-sponsored malware like Flame and Stuxnet pose dire threats to often lightly protected infrastructure like communication and power plants - whatever your nationality, it's clearly bad for the civilian population of a given country to suffer even collateral damage from cyberattacks. To minimize future chaos and literally keep the trains running, Kaspersky and his company are expanding their ambitions beyond mere antivirus software to build their own, extra-secure operating system just for large-scale industry.

Engadget , Kaspersky Labs preps its own OS to guard vital industry against cyberwarfare, Kaspersky Labs preps its own OS to guard vital industry against cyberwarfare

How to build a motorcycle using naked human models and body paint

When the Progressive International Motorcycle Show decided it wanted to build some buzz for its upcoming show, it knew that the "chicks on bikes" formula had already been played out. However, turning models (in this case, extraordinarily talented yogi-models) into the motorcycle hadn't ever been done before. A brainstorming session along those lines led to a completely original photo shoot, wherein a group of artists and athlete models created some very wild images. In the video here, you'll see the full story of how the concept became a reality.



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Wii U Pro controller gets a SNES flashback

"A tree is best measured when it is down," and this applies to the video game universe as well as you can only tell just how iconic a console is when it is no longer in production. The SNES has proved itself worthy to be in the annals of console classics, and the upcoming Wii U Pro controller pays homage to its predecessor with a SNES makeover. Newly listed, the Wii U Pro SNES controller would most probably see plenty of sales figures when it is released alongside the Wii U at the end of this year.

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Tokyoflash Japan announces their new Kisai Maze watch

Tokyoflash Japan has added the Kisai Maze watch to their collection of unusual LCD watches.  The Maze has a stainless steel case an buckle; it's available in black or silver with your choice of blue, green, red, or mirrored display.  All models have an electroluminescent backlight, adjustable band, and use a standard CR2025 battery that will provide up to a year of usage.  Time can be displayed in the maze format or in standard format, as shown in the photo. As always when releasing a new collectible watch, Tokyoflash is offering the Kisai Maze for $99 for a limited time.

The Gadgeteer , Tokyoflash Japan announces their new Kisai Maze watch, Tokyoflash Japan announces their new Kisai Maze watch

Apple patent reveals rather unique way of detecting unauthorized use of your iPhone

While there are conventional ways of protecting your handset from unauthorized use, such as requiring a password before unlocking, or unlocking via facial recognition, a recently discovered patent filed by Apple has revealed the Cupertino company's not-so conventional ways of detecting unauthorized use. One of the examples includes detecting the user's heartbeat, although this might be tricky especially if the user just came back from a run or workout.

Ubergizmo , Apple patent reveals rather unique way of detecting unauthorized use of your iPhone, Apple patent reveals rather unique way of detecting unauthorized use of your iPhone

Microsoft Surface tablet gets priced – starts at $499 and could be released 26th October

If you don't fancy iOS or Android as your tablet's platform of choice, you might have been waiting for Windows 8 and the launch of the Microsoft Surface tablet. Unfortunately when Microsoft revealed the Surface, they did not mention how much it would cost, leading many to speculate about its price. Well it seems that the listing for the Surface tablet was spotted briefly on Microsoft's online store before being taken now, but not before the folks at The Verge managed to grab some details, such as its pricing and release date which has been pegged for the 26th of October.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft Surface tablet gets priced â€" starts at $499 and could be released 26th October, Microsoft Surface tablet gets priced â€" starts at $499 and could be released 26th October

Sony Vaio Duo 11 Ultrabook Hybrid

Sony seems to be on its way of trying to add in some interesting design innovations with its latest launch of devices. It seems to be no longer just content in trying to follow the dictates of today's market by coming up with the same devices all over again. Proof of this renewed focus is seen by the introduction of the new Sony Vaio Duo 11 Ultrabook. The Sony Vaio Duo 11 Ultrabook may be unlike the ultrabooks available in the market today. This interesting device follows a slider hybrid design that can transform a full-function ultrabook PC into a tablet.

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Gospelware releases Rappel, the iPhone app that makes it easy to use Basecamp on the move

Rappel is the fastest, slickest and most feature rich Basecamp app for iPhone. The app that makes your Basecamp mobile.Access multiple Basecamp Next accounts and projects, add and edit to-dos, create and join in discussions, upload files, and stay up-to-date across all your projects. All within a beautifully designed and intuitive interface.

Press Release Distribution , Gospelware releases Rappel, the iPhone app that makes it easy to use Basecamp on the move, Gospelware releases Rappel, the iPhone app that makes it easy to use Basecamp on the move

Confirmit präsentiert die neue Plattform Confirmit Horizons V17.5 mit vielen neuen Funktionen

Neuste Innovationen bieten tiefergehende Erkenntnisse und größere Effizienz für Marktforschung und Voice of the Customer-InitiativenLondon, Großbritannien und Oslo, Norwegen und New York, NY: 16 Oktober 2012: Confirmit, der weltweit führende Anbieter für Software in den Bereichen Customer Experience, Mitarbeiterpartizipation und Marktforschung, hat die Einführung von Confirmit Horizons Version 17.5 angekündigt der neuesten Version seiner führenden Multikanal-Software.Confirmit Horizons ist eine flexible Multikanallösung, die maximale Wertschöp

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Ubisoft developer says Wii U GamePad response time is ‘crazy' fast

. Gamers worried about the streaming latency for the Nintendo (NTDOY) Wii U GamePad can finally let out a sigh of relief. In a recent Nintendo Power interview, Rayman Legends developer Michel Ancel said the Wii U GamePad latency is “just 1x60 of  a second” or roughly “one frame late.” To the human eye, that's virtually unnoticeable.
The impressed Ancel said, “It's crazy, it's so fast. It's almost instant. That's why it responds so well. So it can be used as a real game-design thing.”

It's been confirmed that the Wii U should be able to stream content over to the GamePad at distances up to 24 feet.

Boy Genius Report , Ubisoft developer says Wii U GamePad response time is ‘crazy' fast, Ubisoft developer says Wii U GamePad response time is ‘crazy' fast

MetroPCS shareholders revolt over T-Mobile deal

. Maybe the T-Mobile/MetroPCS (PCS) merger isn't a done deal after all. As TmoNews reports, some MetroPCS shareholders have filed a lawsuit to block the merger and have accused the companies of “cheating shareholders" by “drastically” undervaluing MetroPCS' worth and short-changing shareholders' compensation.

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AT&T launches LG Optimus G on November 2nd for $199.99 with two-year contract

. AT&T (T) announced on Monday that it will begin selling the LG (06657011) Optimus G on November 2nd for $199.99 with a two-year contract. The Optimus G has a beefy 4.7-inch display with 1280 x 768 pixel resolution, a 1.5 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2GB RAM and connectivity with AT&T's 4G LTE network. So long as AT&T's version of the Optimus G doesn't cut out any features, the smartphone should also have a 8-megapixel rear camera, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and a whopping 2,100mAh battery. BGR had a brief hands-on with the LG Optimus G last month and walked away impressed by the speedy smartphone.

Boy Genius Report , AT&T launches LG Optimus G on November 2nd for $199.99 with two-year contract, AT&T launches LG Optimus G on November 2nd for $199.99 with two-year contract

Leaked T-Mobile road map points at LG Optimus L9 and HTC Windows Phone 8X release dates

If you're interested in picking up the LG Optimus L9 or the HTC Windows Phone 8X via T-Mobile, you might be interested to learn that thanks to what appears to be a leaked road map screenshot for T-Mobile, those interested can expect to see the LG Optimus L9 launch on the 31st of October, while the HTC Windows Phone 8X to launch on the 14th of November. Of course these dates are hardly concrete, and it's hard to tell if this screenshot is legit so we suggest taking it with a grain of salt for now, but we will be keeping our eyes peeled and mark our calendars for those dates nonetheless.

Ubergizmo , Leaked T-Mobile road map points at LG Optimus L9 and HTC Windows Phone 8X release dates, Leaked T-Mobile road map points at LG Optimus L9 and HTC Windows Phone 8X release dates

Audi working on new fuels to make cars carbon neutral

Even as automakers move to increase the number of battery electric vehicles (BEVs), fuel cell vehicles and hybrids, internal combustion technology is not standing still. In fact, Audi believes that the future will see a mix of propulsion technologies and that internal combustion can play a role in producing vehicles that have minimal CO2 impact on the environment. As shown by Toyota's recent announcement to slow-walk EVs, the industry is looking into other alternatives besides pure electrics to meet ever-tightening Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards and zero-emission mandates like those enacted by California.


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Archos Arnova FamilyPad detailed further

A couple of months ago, we spotted the Archos Arnova FamilyPad hitting the FCC and passing the tests with flying colors, meaning it is more than ready to meet the demands of the mass market – in due time. Well, it seems that additional details of this well endowed tablet has just been spotted at Archos Slovenia, where we will have a better idea on just what kind of performance the 13.3" Android-powered tablet is able to deliver.

Ubergizmo , Archos Arnova FamilyPad detailed further, Archos Arnova FamilyPad detailed further

Firefox 16 final launches with Reader on Android, VoiceOver on Macs and web app support

Mozilla knows how to keep on the fast track. Just weeks after the Firefox 16 beta first showed, the finished version is ready and waiting. Surprises are few if you were an early adopter, although the update still has some welcome changes for the right audiences. Mozilla is most keen to talk about preliminary web app support for the Mozilla Marketplace, but you'll also find device-specific additions like a Reader Mode for the Android flock and VoiceOver support automatically switched on for Macs. More responsive JavaScript and on-by-default Opus audio playback give existing surfers extra reasons to upgrade.

2DayBlog.com , Firefox 16 final launches with Reader on Android, VoiceOver on Macs and web app support, Firefox 16 final launches with Reader on Android, VoiceOver on Macs and web app support

ASUS VivoBook X202 Touch-enabled Notebook

ASUS has unveiled the new VivoBook X202 touch-enabled notebook. Priced at $599, the laptop comes jam packed with an 11.6-inch LED-backlit touchscreen display with a 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, a 1.8 GHz Core i3-3217U processor, a 4GB of RAM, an Intel GMA HD graphics, a 500GB hard disk drive, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, a 0.3-megapixel webcam, a 3-in-1 card reader, USB 3.0 and HDMI. Its 2-cell battery offers up to 5-hour of operating time. The ASUS VivoBook X202 touch-enabled notebook will be launched on October 26th, 2012.

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ZAGGkeys Solo Bluetooth Keyboard and ZAGGfolio iPad case review

I've looked at a lot of Bluetooth keyboards and keyboard cases for the three versions of the iPad I've owned.  Usually I find the on-screen keyboard is okay for a quick email, but I can't type well enough with it to enter anything longer than that.  I don't often need to enter large amounts of text on my iPad, but it would be nice to have a compact case for my iPad that would serve as both a stand and a keyboard for those occasions when I might need it.










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