Russian windshield wiper fix strings us up

Speaking to the effectiveness of ingenuity and improvisation, the string-pull windshield wipers in this Russian Lada work surprisingly well in the snow and the rainy weather. We wouldn't recommend practicing this MacGyver-like move unless it's absolutely necessary, but then again, there can't be too many Ladas in the US. So what's all the jesting about. We're told the car's occupants are joking about hand-wiper jobs, and the driver is cautioning the passenger not to rip the rope. That leads us to the tip of the day: remember to keep the wiping motion nice and slow to preserve the string.

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Tony Stewart out 'indefinitely' after leg surgery

Tony Stewart's passion for racing is likely going to prevent him from having a hope of capturing his fourth Sprint Cup Championship. Stewart currently sits eleventh in the championship, but after a second surgery for the broken leg he suffered in a sprint car crash earlier this week, his second wreck in less than two weeks, Stewart-Haas Racing says the 42-year-old veteran will be out of the car "indefinitely," according to USA Today.

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2014 Porsche Panamera 4S Executive

If the idea of a Porsche sedan (or, long hatchback) is still off-putting to you, then you might want to look away now. For 2014, the polarizing Panamera has received a midcycle refresh bringing slightly different styling, as well as adding two new models to the lineup, the S E-Hybrid and the stretched-wheelbase Executive. Having focused most of my recent trip to Germany on a First Drive of the intriguing plug-in Panamera, I also got to spend some time with the roomier Executive model. Offered in both 4S and Turbo guise, the Panamera Executive has been stretched by almost six inches for the sole purpose of improving rear passenger space.

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Leaked ASUS Presentation Slide Introduces New Devices

ASUS has had its fair share of hits and misses in the past, although the Nexus 7 as well as next generation Nexus 7, the Nexus 7 2, have proven themselves to be extremely capable tablets that offer the best bang for your hard earned buck – and the company itself does not seem as though it is going to slow down anytime soon, either.

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Alleged Next-Gen iPad Front Panel Caught On Camera

Over the past couple of weeks we've seen various photos and even a video of the components of Apple's upcoming iPad. Well now thanks to a new listing by Macfixit Australia, front panels and the digitizer allegedly that of the next-gen iPad have surfaced. Based on its design it is pretty obvious that this is an iPad component, although whether it is actually that of the next-gen iPad remains to be seen. According to the company's supplier, they claim that this is a genuine front panel for the fifth gen iPad and shows off the same narrow side bezels we have seen in other leaks.

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Mazda and Clemson collaborate on Deep Orange 3 concept

There are school projects, and then there's the Mazda Deep Orange 3 Concept Car, a one-off built by Clemson University automotive engineering students and designed by Frederick Naaman from the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. Clemson students unveiled the chassis at the 2012 SEMA show in Las Vegas, although this is the first showing of the car fully clothed. Sporting a unique hybrid powertrain that can automatically switch between front-, rear-, and all-wheel drive. A gas-powered engine handles the fronts, while the rears are powered by an electric motor and a battery pack.

Autoblog , Mazda and Clemson collaborate on Deep Orange 3 concept, Mazda and Clemson collaborate on Deep Orange 3 concept

Amazon Kindle Fire to be powered by MediaTek chipset starting next year

The cheap entry-level Kindle Fire tablets made by Amazon will sport MediaTek-made mobile chipsets from 2014, a report claims. This would be a huge win for the Taiwan-based chip maker. MediaTek is a household name in Asia (and mostly in China), where it supplies the chipsets for most ‘white box' mobile devices, and it's also a leading supplier for the up-and-coming Chinese mobile brands. But so far the company's presence in the ‘developed world' hasn't been felt too much.

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Six small cars earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ awards (video)

The Insurance Institute For Highway Safety has released the results of its latest small overlap front crash tests, and there's a surprise among small cars. IIHS tested 12 cars, half of which managed "Good" or "Acceptable" ratings overall, qualifying them for the the coveted Top Safety Pick+. Top Safety Pick+ is still a fairly rare achievement since the new small overlap crash tests were instituted, as it's taken manufacturers time to design, engineer, build and bring to market cars that can score well on the new metric.


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Acer To Increase Focus On Google-centric Products

For the most part when it comes to Acer's hardware offerings, the Taiwanese company has put out Windows-based products, although they have expressed their general dissatisfaction with Microsoft when the company announced their own brand of Windows tablets in the form of the Surface RT and Surface Pro. While Windows has a pretty big user base, we would have expect Acer to continue plodding on despite their dissatisfaction, but as it turns out that might not be the case.

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How to hack a Buick Regal with CarKnow

If you own an Apple iPhone or Android device, perhaps you've been tempted to jailbreak or root it. This process gives you access to the the software's code, and can be used to make minor or drastic changes to its operating system. CarKnow, a company in Boston, is working applying a similar concept to the automobile. Translogic recently took a look inside CarKnow to see just how it can tweak the computers inside a car and what sort of things can be done.

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The FiLIP is a smartwatch and GPS locator designed just for kids

My daughter has had a cellphone since the third grade.  She didn't get to keep it with her at all times; it was just for her to take along on overnight school trips, and it was a way to be sure she could reach us whenever she wanted when one of us couldn't go along.  I got a pre-paid phone for her that never seemed to work well and was always in danger of being accidentally left behind somewhere.  I would have loved for her to have this wearable device from FiLIP Technology back then, and I would have made sure she wore it every day.  The FiLIP looks like a watch, and it's made in sizes and colors specially for children aged 4-11.

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Toyota recalling 342k Tacomas due to faulty seatbelt pretensioners

Toyota is voluntarily recalling 342,000 Tacoma Access Cab pickups, produced between 2004 and 2011. The wide-ranging recall is due to faults in the screws that attach the belt pre-tensioner to the belt retractor. There are concerns that the screws can loosen themselves over time, especially if the access door is opened and closed with too much force. It's important to note that the recall only covers the driver and front passenger seat, and is limited to just the Access Cab trucks. Other body styles aren't affected.

Toyota Announces Voluntary Recall of Certain Tacoma Vehicles

TORRANCE, CA August 7, 2013 – Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.

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Apple Expected To Make Improvements To AppleCare On August 12 [Rumor]

If you own an Apple product, then you'll know how great their customer service can be, especially if you purchased AppleCare for your products. Well – things are about to get better for AppleCare customers as a new report is claiming Apple is expected to make some big changes to the service to make it even easier for its customers to get the support they need. According to 9to5Mac, Apple plans on making its first changes as soon as August 12 where the company will make its AppleCare chat service available for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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WorldPay eCommerce transaction volume grows 45%

WorldPay eCommerce reports high double-digit growth, driven by increased transaction volumes and product acceptance.London, 8th August, 2013 – The eCommerce division of WorldPay, a global leader in payment processing, risk and alternative payments, has today announced significant growth across all product groups with transaction volumes up 45% compared to the first half of 2012. In the first half of 2013, over 257 million gateway transactions were processed.

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GFT raises pre-tax earnings by 46 percent in H1 2013

Core business revenues grow 6 percent in first half-yearEarnings before taxes raised by 46 percent to EUR 5.50 million 2013 revenue forecast of EUR 260 million following Sempla acquisition Full-year guidance for pre-tax earnings raised to EUR 15 million Stuttgart, 8 August 2013 - The GFT Group (GFT) closed the first six months of 2013 with solid revenue growth and a strong improvement in earnings. Consolidated revenue of EUR 114.19 million fell just short of the prior-year figure (EUR 116.38 million).

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Fujikura Europe Ltd Launches the One-Click™ Cleaner MPO

Chessington, UK Fujikura Europe Ltd today announced the launch of its new One-Click™ Cleaner MPO designed specifically for cleaning MPO/MTP connectors and adapter mounted MPO/MTP connectors which are widely used in Data Centres and also in some telco operated infrastructure. The new product cleans MPO/MTP connector end-faces which have been exposed to loose contaminants, such as dirt and oil from an installers fingers.

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Glickenhaus' FIA championship-winning P4x5 Competizione comes home (video)

The sexy Ferrari P4x5 Competizione, a cross between the lightweight F430 Scuderia and the race-only F430 GT2 with special Pininfarina bodywork, spent some time in Europe notching a few race victories. But it finally has made its way back to the US and into owner Jim Glickenhaus' collection, where it met its sister car and inspiration, the original P4x5. During its short-but-sweet two-year racing campaign, it competed in just two races but left a big impact.

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TextNow Launches VoIP Mobile Service, Plans Start At $19 Per Month

Some people go with carrier unlocked devices because they don't want to be restricted to one carrier for two years. Though if you're not comfortable with any sort of commitment with a carrier, TextNow is the perfect alternative. It is a mobile virtual network operator that allows users to make VoIP calls and send IP text messages, data traffic is routed over Sprint's 3G network. TextNow is offering refurbished versions of Samsung Galaxy S2 for $120 and Nexus S for $90, conventional phone features have been disabled, they won't support a SIM.

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LG G2 Release Expected On Launch Day

LG has an event scheduled for tomorrow in New York where it will be unveiling the hotly anticipated G2 smartphone. We've seen numerous leaks of the device, LG itself has posted a video teaser so as to get the hype going prior to the official announcement. It is not known right now exactly how long it would take for the smartphone to reach stores after it is announced tomorrow. South Korean publication MK News claims that LG might make its latest flagship device available in South Korea on the very day of the launch.
Technically, due to the time difference between New York and South Korea, the G2 would be launched there on August 8th.

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Toyota Matrix discontinued for 2014

Between its slow sales and the upcoming redesign of the closely related Corolla sedan, things haven't been looking good for the Toyota Matrix (for some time now). After 10 years on the market, Toyota has officially announced that it will drop the Matrix from its US lineup following the 2013 model year.

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Feedly Pro brings advanced features for $45/year or $5/month, limited lifetime access available

Feedly has announced a new Pro suite of features for its service. Those who use the service can opt to pay $5 per month or $45 per year for Pro status, and that'll net you a few goodies that free users don't have access to. Pro users will be able to perform searches through individual Feedly feeds, get Evernote support built-in, HTTPS for secure browsing, and priority customer support. If that list seems a bit too slim for your tastes, you'll be happy to know that the company is committing to adding more Pro-only features in the future. In fact, Pro users will be able to vote on the latest features for each batch of upgrades down the line.

Android Phone , Feedly Pro brings advanced features for $45/year or $5/month, limited lifetime access available, Feedly Pro brings advanced features for $45/year or $5/month, limited lifetime access available

Moto X not launching in the UK, and neither in other European countries?

Yesterday, when Motorola announced the brand new Moto X, it only named three markets where the smartphone would be released: US, Canada, and Latin America. Of course, the company also mentioned that details on global availability would be unveiled at a later date. However, it looks like Europe won't be among the regions where the Moto X is going to be sold.
Pocket-lint has received "official confirmation" that the new X phone will no be launched in the UK.

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Samsung Galaxy Golden Could Be New Android Flip Phone

Samsung did introduce the flip phone form factor that ran on the Android operating system in China sometime last year, where it was known as the Samsung SCH-W2013 if model numbers your cup of tea. The thing is, flip phones more or less lost out in the popularity race among smartphones for quite some time now, since one of the main drawbacks would be the screen size, or rather, the lack of it. Perhaps things might change for the better with the Samsung Galaxy Golden.

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