Brando MicroUSB OTG 3-Port Hub with Smartphone Stand review

A true gadgeteer is always looking for ways to make their gadgets do more than they were originally intended. The MicroUSB OTG 3-Port Hub with Smartphone Stand from Brando is a $10 accessory that effectively turns your Android smartphone into a mini workstation by giving it 3 USB 2.0 ports. Laptops all over the world just gasped in fear…. The Stand hub is a small plastic adapter that has been designed to provide both an angled stand and 3 USB 2.0 ports to your Android smartphone without requiring an additional power source – it pulls power from the phone.







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Hyped for The Walking Dead Season 4? The Walking Dead: Assault is now finally available on Google Play

AMC just revealed the trailer for the upcoming Season 4 of The Walking Dead and if you're as hyped as I am, you're no doubt feeling like you need another good zombie/walker/biter fix. Might I suggest heading on over to the Play Store where you'll find the newly released The Walking Dead: Assault, now (finally) available for Android devices. After launching on iOS more than 7 months ago, Rick, Glenn, Shane, and yes, even Carl, are now at your control in a top-down, strategy action game.

Android Phone , Hyped for The Walking Dead Season 4? The Walking Dead: Assault is now finally available on Google Play, Hyped for The Walking Dead Season 4? The Walking Dead: Assault is now finally available on Google Play

Honda recalls select 2013 Accords over fuel tank neck

Honda and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration have announced a recall for 1,659 model-year 2013 Honda Accord vehicles. The affected Accords are Low-Emission Vehicle II rated cars manufactured between January 15 and April 5 of 2013. The recall is pursuant to a fuel tank neck that might be out of specification, and the variance could result in the fuel pump not properly sealing with the fuel tank. As you might guess, a bad seal here could result in a gasoline leak, posing a fire risk.

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More Nexus 7 Details Leaked

When it comes to Google's next generation Nexus 7 device, it seems that more and more details are starting to be divulged to the general populace. In fact, just a few days back, there were some leaked photos that seem to point to the next generation Nexus 7 arriving in due time – next week, to be exact, for $269 a pop with 32GB of internal memory. Sounds affordable. Sure, but it would also mean costing $20 more compared to the existing model, so it remains to be seen whether the additional $20 spent will be worth every penny.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 2 To Head Straight For Android 4.3 Update

We did read about how the unofficial Android 4.3 build has been leaked out for the Nexus 4, and here we are with information concerning the Samsung Galaxy Note 2, touting that this particular phablet would see the Android 4.3 operating system update headed straight for it, which means it will skip the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean bus along the way. Apparently, Australian carrier Telstra did pick up a confirmation that the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 4G model will give the Android 4.2.2 update a miss, where it will hitch a ride to Android 4.3 instead.

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Hyundai shows Walking Dead Veloster Zombie Survival Machine at Comic-Con

The Walking Dead, the hit zombie apocalypse show on AMC, has enjoyed a marketing tie-in with Hyundai for two seasons now. If you've watched the show, you'd no doubt seen Rick Grimes, his sociopath-in-training son Carl and emerging hero Glenn Rhee avoiding the dead behind the wheel of a light-green Hyundai Tucson. That relationship expanded beyond the show when Hyundai brought an Elantra Coupe-based Zombie Survival Machine to last year's San Diego Comic-Con. For this year's Comic-Con, the new Zombie Survival Machine is just a touch faster, funkier and deadlier.

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Nap comfortably anywhere with this pillow

The NapAnywhere pillow is a Kickstarter project developed by Ravi Shamaiengar, a medical doctor who was tired of the stiff, painful neck that resulted when he slept during travel.  He found those U-shaped pillows just didn't offer the neck and head support that was needed for sleeping upright, so he says: “Using my knowledge of anatomy and experience gained while developing multiple designs, I have finally created a unique minimalist solution.

The Gadgeteer , Nap comfortably anywhere with this pillow, Nap comfortably anywhere with this pillow

Evernote For iOS Updated

We have seen how Evernote for Android received an update not too long ago, and those who use Evernote on the iPhone and iPad (basically, iOS-powered devices) will now be able to enjoy features such as shortcuts, related notes as well as Skitch support. Yes sir, the latest Evernote update would bump up the version to 5.4, where the new features that are thrown into the mix have been said to help you "rediscover" your notes, allowing you to make the jump to important content right away, in addition to making life easy when annotating just about anything in your account.

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Apple MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 Fixes Wi-Fi Connectivity Issues

It was near the end of last month when Apple acknowledged that their MacBook Air 2013 model does indeed suffer from Wi-Fi connectivity issues, and right before July came about, we were informed that a certain update to fix this niggling and irritating issue is being tested by Apple, with selected users invited to jump aboard the testing bandwagon, too. I guess it is with a huge sigh of relief to hear that Apple has just rolled out their MacBook Air Software Update 1.0 which will put to an end all Wi-Fi connectivity issues on your MacBook Air 2013 model – at least for now.

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VLC For iOS Version 2.0 Releases Tomorrow On App Store

It was back in 2010 when VLC was first released for the iPad. A few months later, the play-anything functionality touting app was also released for the iPhone. However the app was pulled from the App Store in 2011 due to violation of the GNU General Public License. Since then the app has been available in Cydia, the jailbreakers' app store. The problem is that not everyone who wants VLC on their iOS device has a jailbroken device. There's good news though. VideoLAN, the developers of this app, have announced that by tomorrow a new VLC for iOS app will be available in the App Store.

Ubergizmo , VLC For iOS Version 2.0 Releases Tomorrow On App Store, VLC For iOS Version 2.0 Releases Tomorrow On App Store

Atos Upgrades Data Center Network to Offer Simultaneous 40G/100G Interconnect with Coriant's hiT 7300

Upgrade will support network expansions in Finnish capital area with Coriant’s future-proof, easily scalable solutionsMunich, Germany, 18th July 2013 – Coriant, a global supplier of leading optical transport solutions, today announced that Atos SE, an international IT service provider, is upgrading its network supporting two data centers in the Finnish capital area with Coriant’s optical networking platform hiT 7300 and Telecommunication Network Management System (TNMS).

Press Release Distribution , Atos Upgrades Data Center Network to Offer Simultaneous 40G/100G Interconnect with Coriant's hiT 7300, Atos Upgrades Data Center Network to Offer Simultaneous 40G/100G Interconnect with Coriant's hiT 7300

Nokia Q2 report: more Lumias sold, less money made

Nokia announced the Q2 financial results and numbers are red all over. Net sales and operating profits are down for Nokia as a whole and its core, Devices & Services. Actually, the only division reporting a positive IFRS operating profit is Nokia Siemens Networks. It's not all bad news - volumes of Lumia sales increased 32% quarter on quarter to 7.4 million units, up from 4 million for the same quarter last year.


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Samsung Galaxy Note III design revealed through leaked sketches, Xenon flash in tow

Samsung is widely expected to announce the next Galaxy Note phablet at the beginning of September. Yesterday we heard that the company is going to hold a press conference on September 3, and that's almost certainly where the Galaxy Note III will first see the light of day. Today we get a taste of what the superphone will look like, thanks to a couple of sketches that are said to be taken right from its user manual.


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Google Nexus 7 v2 specs, pics and video leak

It's been more than a year since Google's first  Nexus 7 tablet shipped. So it's about time they got the second generation of the device out. Well, they will, soon.
Google is doing a press event next Wednesday, and it's almost certain the gathering will be about Nexus 7 v2 and Android 4.3.

What's even better, according to Engadget, new Google tablets will hit the shops on the very same day, and will still be rather cheap, with youngest 16GB model going for $229 and 32GB tablet setting you back $269.

Also today we finally get a good look at Nexus 7 v2.

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HTC begins teasing HTC One Mini announcement for tomorrow

It's been a long time coming, but after numerous leaks it seems HTC is finally ready to make the HTC One Mini official. The Taiwanese manufacturer took to their UK Twitter account to tease a “little bit of news” coming tomorrow. This was followed by the above image of something that looks an awful lot like the HTC One, but tucked away neatly in a pocket. While the “regular” HTC One isn't huge by any means, it could still be a little large for many. Even with a 4.7-inch display, there is enough bezel along the top and bottom to make the device taller than other devices with the same screen size.

Android Phone , HTC begins teasing HTC One Mini announcement for tomorrow, HTC begins teasing HTC One Mini announcement for tomorrow

HTC One S "Ville" Might Get Android 4.2.2 Update

Over two weeks back HTC confirmed that its One S smartphone won't be receiving any updates, despite the fact that the company had previously said it would get Android 4.2.2 and Sense 5.0 update. This means that users will be stuck at Android 4.1.1. After this announcement a petition was started online urging HTC CEO to resume updates for the One S. A well known developer has claimed in a series of tweets that HTC is backtracking on its earlier decision of halting updates for its device.

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Skyrim Mod Brings Dishonored Features Into The Game

Have you ever wished that you could combine two games into one. Such as playing Skyrim with features and abilities from your character in Dishonored. If you thought that was a pipe dream, think again because thanks to this Skyrim mod called Gifts of the Outsider, it basically brings six abilities from the Dishonored game into Skyrim. Created by Madrilous, the mod will see the incorporation of abilities such as Blink, Void Gaze, Devouring Swarm, Possession, Wind Blast, and Bend Time.

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Microsoft Surface RT Price Cuts Probably Won't Improve Sales

Last week it was rumored that Microsoft was going to be slashing $150 off of Surface RT price in the U.S. It did indeed do that, but only a couple of days back we found out that they have in fact reduced prices of the Surface RT globally by as much as 30 percent. One of the reasons believed to be behind this move is that Microsoft wants to hike sales of its first tablet creation. Digitimes says in a new report that price cuts are probably not going to help improve sales, as prices for Android tablets as well as touchscreen Windows notebooks have also gone down.

Ubergizmo , Microsoft Surface RT Price Cuts Probably Won't Improve Sales, Microsoft Surface RT Price Cuts Probably Won't Improve Sales

Patent Shows What Google Glass With Prescription Glasses Could Look Like

Earlier this year it was reported that Google Glass would come in a prescription version, allowing those of us who wear glasses to enjoy the technology as well. However it wasn't clear as to how this would work; would it be a pair of Google Glasses that could attach to any pair of regular spectacles, or would it be a pair of prescription glasses that would come with the Google Glass technology built right into the lens itself. Well thanks to a patent filed by Google, it seems that it's a little bit of both.

Ubergizmo , Patent Shows What Google Glass With Prescription Glasses Could Look Like, Patent Shows What Google Glass With Prescription Glasses Could Look Like

Logitech Bluetooth Speakers Z600 Launched

Logitech has just launched their Z600 Bluetooth computer speakers that have been designed to match the distinct "aluminum" color of Apple products. Obviously, it also works (in a radius of 10 yards) with PCs, smartphones, headphones and any other device that is compatible with Bluetooth A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) - that is most of what you could use in practice. If you don't want to use Bluetooth, the Z600 also has USB and 3.5mm inputs. I really like the design, which is very minimalist and should blend nicely with most modern environments (106x108x235.5mm for 1360g).

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Avaya Positioned as a Leader by Gartner in Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure for 13th Consecutive Year

Only vendor consistently appearing in the Leaders Quadrant since its inceptionAnnual report covers infrastructure technologies for multichannel assisted and automated customer, employee and service supportPositioning based on completeness of vision and ability to executeSanta Clara, CA – Wednesday, July 17, 2013 – Avaya announced today that it has been positioned in the Leaders Quadrant in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Center Infrastructure for 2013.

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Cube U39GT Tablet Sports Full HD Display

When it comes to resolution on tablet devices, you would most probably find that Full HD displays are not too common, although we are heading in the right direction with upcoming tablet devices regardless of the manufacturer. In fact, one thing I admire about generic Chinese manufacturers would be this – they tend to deliver great looking displays in terms of the resolution count, but other than that, there is still plenty of work to be done. Case in point, the Cube U39GT that will arrive with a 9" display that sports Full HD resolution.

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2015 Mazda2 spotted in Japanese magazine

The styling changes at Mazda are proceeding at a fairly quick tempo. The CX-5 was unveiled, followed by a refreshed CX-9, the excellent Mazda6, and most recently a new Mazda3. This all happened over the course of less than two years, which in the auto industry is like a long week. Now the Mazda2 is getting its revamp. Thanks to a magazine scan from Japan, we now have our first look at the new sub-compact, called the Demio, in its home market. Mazda's familial front end has been fitted, and it doesn't look quite as suited to the smaller car.

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SpringBreak appeals to woodiphiles with their line of Maple wood wristwatchs

We've seen wooden watches before from WeWOOD and Tokyoflash, but the wooden watches from SpringBreak Watches have them beat in at least one important way – affordability. SpringBreak also donates a portion of each sale to help fight childhood hunger in America. Each donation provides up to 10 meals to a child in need. The watches are made of Maple wood and feature a 46mm case size, adjustable hypo-allergenic band and a Miyota movement that has a white dial with silver accents. Day of the week and month each have dedicated dials, but the watch doesn't offer stopwatch capability or any other advanced features.

The Gadgeteer , SpringBreak appeals to woodiphiles with their line of Maple wood wristwatchs, SpringBreak appeals to woodiphiles with their line of Maple wood wristwatchs

ZTE Geek U988s confirmed as the world's first Tegra 4 smartphone

First seen last week in leaked photos, ZTE's U988s has been officially confirmed today. The Chinese company is calling the handset ZTE Geek – which means it's including it in the same series as the Geek announced in April (which is powered by an Intel Atom Z2580 processor). The new Geek U988s doesn't use an Intel chipset, instead relying on an Nvidia Tegra 4 processor clocked at 1.8GHz. As far as we know, this is the world's first smartphone to be powered by Tegra 4.

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After TSMC affair Apple might return to Samsung in 2015

Apple and Samsung are having very public fights in courts around the globe, but the two companies were working quite well together with Samsung supplying components for Apple's gadgets. Inevitably, the legal spats lead to talk that Apple will be moving on to TSMC for its next chip orders. Cupertino did indeed cut down the reliance on Samsung, the orders for 20nm Apple A8 chipsets was given to TSMC.

GSM Arena , After TSMC affair Apple might return to Samsung in 2015, After TSMC affair Apple might return to Samsung in 2015

Grid 2 gets on with second DLC devoted to drifting

It hasn't even been three weeks since the first Grid 2 DLC hit the digital intertubes, and here we are getting the second one. This could be because the Codemaster folks want to remedy one of the most noticeable omissions in a game we found an "awfully fun" way to pass time while you wait for a next-gen console: a lack of cars. The Drift Pack DLC gets you Daijiro Yoshihara's 650-horsepower Nissan 240sx, Tyler McQuarrie's 750-hp Chevrolet Camaro, Chris Forsberg's V8-powered NOS Energy Nissan 370Z and the 570-hp Team Orange Mitsubishi Evo X.

Autoblog , Grid 2 gets on with second DLC devoted to drifting, Grid 2 gets on with second DLC devoted to drifting

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 DUOS Leaked

There are smartphones, and then there are smartphones – it really depends on your perspective as to which particular segment you are looking at. This time around, what your eyes see in the image above could very well be one of the biggest smartphones that our descendants will unearth if there ever was a sudden calamity today that swallow most of humanity, except that it will be a dual SIM model as opposed to the single SIM Galaxy Mega 6.3 – which means if true, it will carry the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 DUOS moniker.

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Keep an Apple Lightning cable always at hand with the Bluelounge Kii

If you own an iPhone, iPad or iPod, you have probably felt that moment of panic and annoyance when you discover that you need to charge your device but there isn't a cable to be found. Bluelounge has a clever solution to that problem with the Kii. Pronounced and shaped like the keys you carry on your keychain, the Kii will not open any locks. It's an Apple Lightning cable in disguise. The head of the Kii pulls off to reveal a super short cable with a USB connector on one end and a Lightning connector on the other. The Kii is also available in a 30-pin version for people with older iOS devices.

The Gadgeteer , Keep an Apple Lightning cable always at hand with the Bluelounge Kii, Keep an Apple Lightning cable always at hand with the Bluelounge Kii

Oh Buoy! Toyota sinks to Spongebob depths with custom Highlander

The launch of the 2014 Toyota Highlander is being assisted by Bikini Bottom's number one resident, SpongeBob SquarePants. The new crossover has been wrapped with SpongeBob's square mug all over it as if he's saying "I'm ready. I'm ready. I'm ready. I'm ready," from every direction. Inside is a cabin that Toyota says "captures all of the beloved character's high-octane energy," but might make you question whether this is really the world you want to live in.

Revealed on SpongeBob Day at the San Diego Padres vs.

Autoblog , Oh Buoy! Toyota sinks to Spongebob depths with custom Highlander, Oh Buoy! Toyota sinks to Spongebob depths with custom Highlander

ZTE Geek U988S to become first Tegra 4-powered smartphone

A China Mobile version of the upcoming ZTE Geek has been pictured, by none other than ZTE itself. The picture comes in conjunction with images outed by China's TENAA certification database, which is notorious for leaking devices coming out of Asia. ZTE has released some shots of the device from a more flattering (albeit somewhat gushy) perspective. Sporting a 5-inch fullHD LCD and an upgraded front-facing camera, the real star of the show is the expected NVIDIA Tegra 4 chipset inside, featuring four Cortex-A15 cores clocked at 1.8GHz.




GSM Arena , ZTE Geek U988S to become first Tegra 4-powered smartphone, ZTE Geek U988S to become first Tegra 4-powered smartphone

Day One Editions Of Xbox One Back For Pre-Order From GameStop

It had been previously reported that the Xbox One Day One Edition was selling out at several GameStops across the country, and if you were a bit bummed by that, fret not because it seems that Day One Editions of the Microsoft Xbox One console are now back up for pre-order via GameStop's website.

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Encore for Easynet Global Services and The Ambassador Theatre Group

London, 15 July 2013 - Easynet Global Services, Ipanema Technologies and The Ambassador Theatre Group Ltd (ATG) have signed a 3-year contract which sees Easynet and Ipanema provide a suite of new IT services including application-aware networking and security solutions. ATG has been an Easynet customer for the past six years.

Press Release Distribution , Encore for Easynet Global Services and The Ambassador Theatre Group, Encore for Easynet Global Services and The Ambassador Theatre Group

LG hopes the new G2 smartphone will boost sales in H2

LG's Optimus G Pro is quite successful at the moment - at least in South Korea, where more than 1 million units have been sold since February. But LG knows it can do better.

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