2012 Best Kid's Tablets

The tablet market has grown very rapidly in such a short time. And it has even branched out into different niches from within in order to take advantage of a more specific customer base. One of the more promising niches belongs to the kid tablet market. Kid's tablets have steadily grown and have seen an increase of choices. The tablets are designed specifically with kids in mind. They are not always the most advanced in the market, but they do have their features that its target market looks for.

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Lamborghini recalls Aventador over headlamp problem

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a bulletin over a recall for up to 144 examples of the 2012 Lamborghini Aventador here in the States. The affected models, built from July 15, 2011 to April 20, 2012 have headlights that apparently don't conform to US federal motor vehicle safety standards. The lamps can be aimed horizontally but not vertically, which can reduce their usefulness for the driver and blind oncoming traffic if aimed improperly.

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Irish government drops Blackberry in favor of iPads

The other day we reported that the US Immigrations had decided to pilot run RIM's Blackberry 10 program, although this was two months after they had dropped RIM and gone with the iPhone. Now it looks like the Irish government is following suit in which the Teachta Dála's in the lower house of the Oireachtas will be dropping Blackberrys in favor of the iPad. So what's the reason behind this drop. Is it because the iPad is more popular, or they no longer believe in the capabilities of Blackberry.

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AT&T's Motorola Atrix HD Gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update

From today onwards, AT&T subscribers who own the Motorola Atrix HD ought to be able to be at peace with themselves after what seemed to have been an agonizingly long wait – their beloved smartphone will finally receive the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, which means the Motorola Atrix HD would have joined the ranks of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2,the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X+ where having the Jelly Bean update is concerned.

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Keep your key safe in a gokey bracelet

I still see lots of those silicone bands around people's wrists, but I haven't seen one like the gokey.  This band opens up so you can slide the top of your house or locker key inside one end, then you wrap the band around your wrist and close it over the rest of your key.  Now your key is safely with you while you ride a bike, swim, jog, play tennis, or just lay in the sun.  The gokey is available in three sizes to fit wrists measuring 5.6″ to 7.8″.

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Freedom i-Connex Combi iPad case with Bluetooth keyboard review

The Freedom i-Connex Combi iPad case and stand with Bluetooth keyboard solves three common needs for either a heavy user of the iPad 2 or newer  user. In one package, you get a “smart cover” that also can contort into a stand in either portrait or landscape orientations, a heavy-duty, rubberized case, and a decent but compact rechargeable Bluetooth keyboard that stows in the case when not in use. You could probably assemble a suite of products that would do each of these functions, but in this case the i-Connex Combi is greater than the sum of its parts.










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Panasonic P-02E spotted in server logs, could be the company's attempt at a 1080p Full HD smartphone

Panasonic might not necessarily be a brand that comes to mind when thinking of Android smartphones, although the Japanese company did try their hand at leaving a mark in Europe with the Eluga earlier this year. Now it looks like there is a chance that they could be going for round 2 as according to reports, Panasonic could be set to launch a 1080p Full HD smartphone in 2013, joining the ranks of other manufacturers like Samsung, LG and Sony.

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GM's New Chevrolet Silverado And GMC Sierra Packs Plenty Of Technology

General Motors (GM) has just unveiled a couple of new full-size pickups, namely the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra, and GM is proud to call them "the most technological trucks" that they have rolled out to date. For instance, the Chevrolet Silverado will boast a next-generation version of the brand's MyLink infotainment system, where it comes with an 8-inch reconfigurable touchscreen display, making it a snap to access various menus and media sources on the go, ranging from iPods to Bluetooth-enabled phones and a Pandora internet radio app.

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ThoughtWorks Studios Announces New Product Releases for Mingle, Go and Twist

London, UK – December 13, 2012 ThoughtWorks Studios (www.thoughtworks-studios.com), a leading provider in Agile software solutions and training is proud to announce the availability of new releases of each of its product offerings: Mingle 12.4, Go 12.4 and Twist 2.5.  Available today, these updates bring powerful tools to bridge the entire product lifecycle, from program inception through testing and delivery.New product features and enhancements include: Mingle® Agile Project ManagementRelease 12.4The Mingle Programs feature allows project organization into higher level groups Increased security for attachments To

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Samsung ATIV S Availability At Clove, Expansys This December 14th

The rather elusive Samsung ATIV S (so far, anyways) has been blowing hot and cold on the radar of many folks, but most recently, it seems that December 14th is the set release date, as it has been caught being made available then for folks living in Canada thanks to Bell. Well, it seems that our neighbors living in the Great White North will not be the only ones to enjoy this device, UK retailers Clove and Expansys (where the latter has also put the HTC Butterfly up for pre-order recently) have revealed that they are to receive stock for the Samsung ATIV S from December 14th onwards.

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Polaroid i1237 Digital Camera

Capture important moments with Polaroid's latest digital camera ‘i1237′. Powered by 2x AA batteries, this compact camera has a 12MP image sensor, a 3x optical zoom lens, a 2.7-inch LCD display, a 16MB of internal memory, an SD/SDHC card slot and 640 x 480 VGA video recording capabilities. The i1237 retails for just $49.99.

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God of War: Ascension Multiplayer Beta Arriving January 8, 2013

The God of War: Ascension multiplayer beta has been announced, where it is due for a January 8th, 2013 release. PlayStation Plus members will get their chance at ascending online in order to destroy one other (digitally) in God of War: Ascension's Multiplayer Beta. For those who participated in the Rise of the Warrior experience, and were part of the victorious Spartan team for the first team challenge, good news – your early Beta access begins today. Those who were Trojans and suffered defeat in the first team challenge, you will be able to gain early access from December 16th onward, which is not too far off in the horizon.

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Participant claims Fox News Denver rigged marijuana driving test results

In May of this year, KDVR, Fox News 31 of Denver, Colorado aired a segment in which it tested the effects of marijuana on drivers. At the time of the story, Colorado lawmakers narrowly voted down a law that would have made it illegal to drive with more than five nanograms per milliliter of the drug in your system. So, to determine the effects of driving under the influence of marijuana, the local Fox affiliate gathered up several volunteers, with ages ranging from early-20's to mid-60's, and asked them to hop into a driving simulator after smoking pot. Once participant was not convinced of the news station's objectivity.



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It's a hard knock life for a Nürburgring rental car

Rental cars get no respect. They're abused, misused and flogged mercilessly as athletes in Rental Car Olympics. And that's just at your everyday airport rental counter. The torture gets extreme for rental cars thrashed around Germany's infamous Nürburgring.
Rent4Ring expects its customers to drive its cars around the 'Ring with enthusiasm and, in some cases, less skill than the pros.

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Long term employee gets MBA fully funded by Eclipse Internet

Business focused internet service provider, Eclipse Internet, has chosen to invest in the future of one of its long standing employees by fully funding an MBA (Masters of Business Association) course to further advance skills as the Eclipse business grows. Andrew Challis will be undertaking the demanding course over 2½ years, in addition to working full time at Eclipse. He joined the company over 5 years ago as a web developer, gradually moving up through the company to his current role as Software Services Manager.

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NHTSA says 2011 traffic deaths declined nearly 2%, but on upswing in 2012

After a new analysis of 2011's traffic fatality numbers, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that there were even fewer deaths than previously reported: 32,367 are reported to have died on the road last year, a 1.9-percent drop compared to 2010. Previously the drop had been reported as 1.7 percent. Even more eye-popping, that number is down 26 percent compared to the number of deaths in 2005, and 2011 saw the the lowest number of fatalities since 1949. We did drive less last year, but mileage decreased by only 1.2 percent so it can't account for all of the difference.

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Cummins builds 2-millionth diesel for Ram

Ahead of a new Ram Heavy Duty that will debut sometime next year (check out the spy shots below), Chrysler and Cummins are celebrating a milestone in a 24-year partnership that has supplied the Ram pickup with diesel engines. In its early years, the Cummins straight-six turbo diesel was rated at just 160 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque, and its clattering 12 valves could be heard from a mile away. Its most recent configuration still uses a straight-six layout, but displacement grew to 6.7 liters in 2007 allowing the engine to now produce up to 385 hp and a whopping 850 lb-ft of torque.

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Crytek's CEO claims Crysis 3 will be maxing out current-gen consoles

With all the hype about possible next-gen consoles being unveiled in 2013, there are some developers who argue that current-gen consoles still have a lot left in them, while other developers claim that current-gen consoles limit the type of games they want to create. Well if you were thinking about picking up Crysis 3 come 2013, you might be interested to learn that according to Crytek's CEO, the game will be squeezing every single ounce of power from your console, not even leaving 1% left. In an interview with Videogamer, Cevat Yerli was quoted as saying:. "Crysis 3 is absolutely maxing out the consoles.

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Opening Day of TV Connect Sets Event Agenda and Future of Connected Entertainment

Electronic Arts, AT&T and Spotify to give keynotes on Day One of programme agendaLondon, 12 December 2012 – TV Connect (formerly known as IP&TV World Forum) is to unite the world’s biggest gaming, telcos and high rising OTT players, as it addresses the rapidly converging TV market and future of connected entertainment. CXO level executives from Electronic Arts, AT&T and Spotify will kick-start the three-day event, which builds on the heritage of IP&TV and its legacy within the evolving ecosystem.

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The Slope tablet stand is not only simple, but functional

Wait a minute - is that a mini iMac we see in the right part of the photo. If on first glance that's what your thoughts ran to, you can't be blamed, although in reality it's actually an iPad that is hooked onto the Slope stand. This is a stand designed for tablets, not just the iPad, but for Android and Windows tablets as well. It's extremely simplistic in nature, but incredibly elegant at the same time. Made from aerospace grade aluminum, Slope will hold your tablet through the use of suction by utilizing nanofoams. These nanofoams will be attached to the base of the stand and the part where your tablet will sit (or stick, if you'd rather).

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Verizon To Launch 4G LTE-Ready Samsung Galaxy Camera

Verizon Wireless is reportedly preparing to launch the 4G LTE-ready Samsung Galaxy Camera on their network. Claimed as the world's first 4G LTE-ready camera, this compact camera will feature a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor, a 21x optical zoom lens, a 4.8-inch 1280 x 720 HD touchscreen display, a 1GHz quad core processor, an 8GB of internal memory, a 32GB of external memory, Samsung Media Hub, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1650mAh battery and run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS. The 4G LTE-Ready Samsung Galaxy Camera will become available from December 13th for $549.99 (no contract required).

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MultiTouch Creates Touchscreen Capable Of Working In Bright Lighting

If you've watched certain news programs, you'll know many of the reporters have been using a large touchscreen to help deliver the news a little easier. You can see them swipe, enlarge and flip images and even video on their screen, which most likely is a MultiTouch screen. But one thing news reporters have succumbed to when using MultiTouch screens is the inability to use them properly due to the extremely bright studio lights shining on them and the screen. That will be a thing of the past now that the company is introducing its Hybrid Tracking technology.

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2013 Cadillac ATS earns rare perfect score in NHTSA crash tests

Less than a month ago, the Chevrolet Camaro scored a five-star overall safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Angry Birds Movie Coming In 2016

It looks like we'll be seeing the Angry Birds in the big screen soon. That's because Rovio, the creative minds behind the gaming franchise, has just announced that it has signed John Cohen as its producer for the upcoming 3D CG-animated Angry Birds movie. Additionally, Rovio also announced that ex-Marvel Studios Chairman David Maisel will be the executive producer of the feature film. Rovio will finance the film, which is expected to hit theaters in the summer of 2016.

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Larry Page Talks Android Monetization And Motorola Nexus Smartphone

Larry Page, one of the two founders of the behemoth that we all know as Google, was recently interviewed, and in there he mentioned about Google Plus's adoption rate throughout the summer, as well as Apple's “island-like approach” to its platform being “somewhat a shame for users.” Larry claims that availability as well as sharing are the two keys that made Android successful, and Google Plus also had a hand in it. Larry said, “We had 18 different ways of sharing stuff before we did Plus. Now we have one way that works well, and we're improving. I think we're in the early stages of monetization.

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Audio Pro unveils stylish LV1 wireless speakers

While speakers that allow wireless streaming might not exactly be in the forefront of the audiophile's mind, they do serve a purpose, especially for those who us who rely on our mobile devices to store our music collection. The good news is that if you're in the market for a set of wireless speakers, Audio Pro, a specialist loudspeaker company from Sweden, has announced a new set of speakers part of its Living wireless speaker range - the Audio Pro LV1. The LV1 will feature a built-in 4x35W amplifier, 2 x 1" tweeters, 2 x 3.5" woofers and will feature a frequency range of 50 - 22,000Hz.

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Feel better about your drinking by supporting testicular cancer research

Inspired by a cancer scare experienced by one of the founders, three men decided to do something to help men who are fighting testicular cancer.  By purchasing a set of their Balls of Steel drink coolers, you'll primarily be supporting the “Balls of Steel community.

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Kcom helps organisations prepare for the future of customer service today

Kcom launches “Workplaces” – A suite of next generation managed communication services11 December 2012 Kcom, part of the KCOM Group, has launched a new suite of utility based managed communication services, which provides organisations with the opportunity to develop a clear roadmap to transform their customer contact and business collaboration capabilities, whilst overcoming many of the barriers associated with investing in new capital intensive on premise based technology.The suite of services, called Kcom Workplaces, which enables users to be productive from wherever they are includes contact centre and unifie

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Microsoft And Apple Tussle Over Skydrive Revenue

It seems that not all is well between Microsoft and Apple (what's new), as it seems that there is a disagreement between both companies on the amount of money that Apple should get from each SkyDrive purchase made over their device, whether it is using the official SkyDrive app, or through integration with 3rd party apps. Basically, Apple is asking for 30% with a similar policy that Dropbox "suffered" from, which eventually saw Dropbox remove all methods for an iOS user to pick up extra storage.

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Roccat Delivers 16.8m Colors In Isku FX Multicolor Gaming Keyboard

PC gamers are a group of individuals who enjoy customizing their gaming experience by continually tweaking their set up. Unlike console or handheld gaming, PC gaming is usually a unique experience as you can mix and match what you game on to make it as cool as possible. If you're the kind of PC gamer who likes to have a one-of-a-kind keyboard, then peep Roccat's latest offering. Roccat's Isku FX Multicolor Gaming Keyboard offers 16.8 million colors with 6 adjustable brightness levels in its keys. In other words, if you need a particular color to better your gaming experience, then you'll most likely find it here.

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Teen Steals iPhone From Quadriplegic Man

It's one thing to steal something from a store, but it's a different thing to steal something from a helpless paralyzed human being. 38-year old William Washington is a quadriplegic with cerebral palsy. Washington uses an iPhone to communicate with other people. He uses a special pointer that will input messages into the iPhone. The message will then be converted into sound via a voice technology software.

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A123 winning bid from China's Wanxiang prompts concern in Congress

The Detroit News reports that China's Wanxiang Group Corporation will acquire almost all of bankrupt A123 Systems Inc. for $256 million. The deal includes all of the American battery manufacturer's grid and commercial business assets as well as the company's facilities in Michigan, Massachusetts and Missouri. Meanwhile, Woodridge, Illinois-based Navitas Systems will purchase all of A123 Systems' government contracts for $2.25 million.
Previously, Johnson Controls was a leading bidder for the bankrupt EV battery manufacturer, but that company withdrew its bids from the bankruptcy auction after declining to match Wanxiang's highest bid.

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Embarcadero Rolls Out New Multi-Device C++ Developer Platform

Supports the new C++11 standards, 64-bit targeting for VCL and FireMonkey and multi-device development from a single codebaseMAIDENHEAD, UK - Dec 10, 2012 - Embarcadero Technologies, a leading provider of software solutions for application and database development, today launched Embarcadero C++Builder® XE3, a new C++ development platform for multi-device development. C++Builder® XE3 implements a completely new multi-targeting native compiler architecture that extends Embarcadero’s long C++ lineage for developers, ISVs, and enterprises who need to build high performance applications for multiple-devices.

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Sensational Start for the UAE-IX Internet Exchange in Dubai

Worldwide Internet: Already more than ten networks connected to the UAE-IX Frankfurt/Main and Dubai, December 10, 2012 – UAE-IX, the Internet exchange point in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), makes a phenomenal start: A mere eight weeks after the system went operational, more than ten Internet service providers (ISPs) are connected to the UAE-IX. The UAE-IX (www.uae-ix.net) is a carrier-neutral platform for the exchange of Internet traffic, and is managed by DE-CIX Management GmbH, one of the world’s largest operators of Internet exchange points, based in Frankfurt, Germany.

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Hitachi Now Offers CP-AW252WN Ultra Short Throw 3LCD Projector With Networking Capabilities and Wireless Operation

Hitachi America now offers its CP-AW252WN ultra short throw 3LCD projector, which combines an array of versatile features including a new Projector Quick Connection iOS App, a Projector Cloning function and in a compact, cost-effective design. The networkable, ultraportable CP-AW252WN can project a 100-inch (diagonal) image at just 15.4 inches from the front of the projector, making it ideal for use in educational and commercial applications where space is limited yet where bright, clear image quality is required.


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Full SNES Game Collection On Sale For $20,000

You know what they say – if you want to do something, do it right. Hence, the same can be said for collecting stuff (I'm not referring to hoarders here as they are an entirely different creature altogether). Here we are with a collector who has great love for video games, and he has put up his entire US Super Nintendo collection for sale at a cool $20,000, although he has an ear to listen to other offers as well. It is said that all the games in his collection will include the box, with 85% of them carrying a manual. Ah yes, game manuals, now that is definitely a lost art when you think about it.

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Tech Companies Appeal to Reject Patents on Abstract Ideas

Eight high-profile tech companies, which included Google and Facebook, have filed an amicus brief on Friday, asking the courts to reject lawsuits based on patents for “vague concepts” instead of specific applications. According to them, such litigation racks up costs and slow down innovation.

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