Leaked photos show off HTC Butterfly 2 front panels

The HTC Butterfly S has been on the market for only a few months, but new evidence suggests HTC is already hard at work on the phones successor – the HTC Butterfly 2. While the original HTC Butterfly and Butterfly S both sported a 5-inch display, the Butterfly 2 rumors claim that the new device will be equipped with a 5.2-inch 1080p display. The phone will also be getting a bump in performance with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, though we do not know how much RAM or internal storage the device is expected to have.

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EPA set to release results of vehicle mpg audits

The Environmental Protection Agency is preparing a public report that will detail industry-wide audits of automaker fuel economy claims. Automotive News is reporting that the EPA ran tests on 20 or more car and truck models this year, with the goal of testing the veracity of OEM claims regarding fuel economy testing procedure. The coast-down test is used to measure overall vehicle aerodynamics, rolling resistance and drivetrain friction.

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Koenigsegg planning hypercar with one horsepower per pound

If this seems crazy (and awesome), that's because it is. According to Bloomberg Businessweek, Koenigsegg is planning a car called the One:1 – as in, one horsepower per pound. Head honcho Christian von Koenigsegg describes this new hypercar as a "money-is-no-object venture" for a dealer in China. A one-to-one power-to-weight ratio certainly sounds ridiculous, but it's not all that far-fetched. "Other cars have achieved this but by measuring dry weight – no oil, no water, no fuel," von Koenigsegg said in his interview with Bloomberg.

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Things not getting better for HTC as company posts quarterly loss for summer season

Hipster trolls, Robert Downey Jr., top-ranked Android handsets — no matter what HTC does, the company just can't seem to win. The report is in on the OEM's 3rd quarter 2013 financials and HTC execs and analysts are once again seeing red. For the most recent quarter, HTC posted a net loss of NT$2.97 billion ($101 million), well over initial estimates that had the company losing NT$1.71 billion on average. Overall operating loss for the quarter was NT$3.5 billion after NT$47 billion in sales. The loss was again over analyst projections, while total sales fell short of the expected mark.

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Sony Power Cover CP 12 Case For The Xperia Z Ultra Revealed

Back in the middle of the year, Sony took the wraps off their Xperia Z Ultra smartphone. The handset featured some pretty impressive hardware, but we suppose the main selling point of the device would be its display which measures a whopping 6.44", beating out Samsung's Galaxy Mega 6.3. Safe to say the phone is a beast and now Sony has announced a new Power Cover CP 12 designed specifically for the Xperia Z Ultra in mind. The Power Cover CP 12 will be both a case for the phone, as well as a cover, a stand, and to top it off will be a battery pack as well.

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Mitsubishi Car Display System Sports Free Form Screen

[CEATEC 2013] In-vehicle technology has certainly progressed by a fair amount these days, where we are starting to see Heads Up Display units being integrated in various ways depending on the manufacturer, not to mention a futuristic looking driving cockpit that is further augmented by the use of a smartphone. One thing is for sure, the kind of interactivity which we have with our devices are a whole lot more intuitive using touch and gesture controls, and here we are with Mitsubishi and their free form display that is intended to be used in a car display system.

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Various Music, Movies And Games Apps To Launch With Amazon Set-Top Box [Report]

Rumors of Amazon developing a set-top box have started to escalate once again, particularly after it was discovered that the company has filed to trademark “Firetube” in U.S. and Canada. This is believed to be the moniker for Amazon's TV offering. A latest WSJ report claims that the set-top box might launch with a number of music streaming, movies and games apps to enhance the user experience. Amazon has reportedly given cable TV providers and media app developers till mid-October to submit their apps.

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Ice the competition with this chess set

If you like chess, but you need a new challenge or perhaps you're just tired of the other player forever pondering his moves, this chess set will add a definite time constraint to the game.  The Ice Speed Chess Set  from ThinkGeek comes with two silicone molds that will make two complete sets of chess pieces.  You can use juice or food coloring to make a dark and a light set (or perhaps grape and orange sets).  You'll need to supply your own waterproof chess board.

The Gadgeteer , Ice the competition with this chess set, Ice the competition with this chess set

Saab 900 SPG is the latest Petrolicious love story

The latest video from the crew at Petrolicious covers one funky Swede - a 1989 Saab 900 SPG. Produced from 1978 to 1998, the 900 enjoyed a long history, and thanks to its iconic look, it's quickly becoming a modern classic for the off-kilter car enthusiast. The SPG, short for Special Performance Group, makes this a particularly rare find, with owner Jordan Melville saying, "I didn't even realize what I had at the time.". Melville gives a rundown of his life with the 900 and his passion for Saab overall, even reflecting on that dark day that saw the Swedish brand closed its doors.

Autoblog , Saab 900 SPG is the latest Petrolicious love story, Saab 900 SPG is the latest Petrolicious love story

Pack Your Hunting Gear: Magellan eXplorist 350H GPS Arrives At The US

Just like fashion, whenever a new season kicks in, there is a change for your wardrobe. In the world of hunting or fishing, it would be new gear that tend to claim you could bring your game to the next level, never mind the fact that your technique and lack of expertise is what's holding you back. But the marketers do not want to tell you that – no sir, so that they can shift more products. Or at the very least, this could be the train of thought for some of us.

Ubergizmo , Pack Your Hunting Gear: Magellan eXplorist 350H GPS Arrives At The US, Pack Your Hunting Gear: Magellan eXplorist 350H GPS Arrives At The US

Why Ford's Alan Mulally would be right for Microsoft, or any company

That Mulally was seriously being considered says a great deal about Microsoft and Mulally. That Mulally was seriously being considered a solid candidate to takeover the software and digital giant – after running old industrial Ford for seven years after a career at old industrial Boeing – says a great deal about Microsoft, and Mulally. Mulally told USA Today: "I love serving Ford and have nothing new to add to [My] plans to continue serving Ford."

Ford spokesman Jay Cooney gave Autoblog the following statement: "There is no change to what we announced last November.

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LG G Flex Phablet With Flexible Display Rumored To Be In The Works Too

Yesterday we reported that LG could be preparing a smartphone called the LG Z which would sport a flexible display. Now according to a new rumor, we are hearing about another LG phone dubbed the G Flex which would be a 6" phablet with a flexible display as well. It is unclear as to whether the G Flex and the LG Z are the same device just with different names, so we guess we will just have to wait and find out.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 (2014 Edition) Review

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 – 2014 Edition and the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (read the review) share more than just a joint announcement in common. While both are iterative upgrades from their predecessors, the upgrades are huge across all facets of the devices, enjoying large leaps in build quality & style, hardware & specs, and software & features. But is the Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 Edition worth your hard earned money.






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Hyundai deferring car payments for furloughed federal workers

Since the US government shut down early this morning, more than 800,000 federal employees could be furloughed without pay until a deal is reached to start the government back up. To help affected employees cope with the temporary layoffs, Hyundai is expanding its Assurance program to defer all of their auto loan or lease payments until they're called back to work. "We recognize the impact on family budgets that the furlough will drive," says John Krafcik, president and CEO of Hyundai Motor America.

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Cadillac shows 2015 Escalade interior

Following the reveal of the new GMC Yukon, Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, the next in line is Cadillac, which is set to unveil the new Escalade on October 7 in New York. And in the lead-up to the reveal, the company has released this third teaser image, giving us a good glimpse of the 'Slade's interior. Or part of the interior, we should say, because while the image above clearly shows the new dashboard and center console, as well as parts of the front seats and interior door panels, the Escalade is most certainly not a two-seat coupe.

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Bugatti does up a special Vitesse for Lang Lang

It may be a bit of a stretch to find similarities between pianos and sportscars, but bear with us. Both are made to perform, both have pedals and wheels (albeit of radically different size), and both tend to cost around the same. Unless you're talking about a Bugatti, which would set you back more than any piano this side of a Bösendorfer with serious pedigree. Well, Bugatti has just drawn an even closer parallel with this latest edition of the Veyron Vitesse roadster. And not by applying some black lacquered trim pieces, either. When celebrated concert pianist Lang Lang visited the factory at Château St.

Autoblog , Bugatti does up a special Vitesse for Lang Lang, Bugatti does up a special Vitesse for Lang Lang

The Alin Accessory Will Put An End To Misaligned Screen Protectors

When it comes to applying screen protectors on your phone, it can be quite a nerve-wracking moment because one wrong move and your screen protector is essentially ruined, and to be honest those things do not come cheap. What happens is usually a rushed job which ends up with the screen protector being a little out of alignment, which for the OCD in us can be extremely frustrating, but that's where TYLT's Alin comes in. Short for "alignment", this is essentially a little plastic gadget that you can use to clamp onto the edge of the iPhone 5 which provides you with a ridge that will let you place the screen protector on the phone perfectly.

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Playing video games on Xi3's Piston living room PC / game console

Right off the bat, running games on the Piston - like with all PCs - is a varying experience. Lighter games, resource-wise, don't encounter any real issues. The heavier it gets, though, the more the seams show. The first seams I saw on Piston were in Call of Duty: Black Ops 2. After some healthy graphics tweaking, the game ran full screen at just below 30 fps. While assuredly playable, and likely a touch more impressive looking than its console cousin, Black Ops 2 seemed to test the machine's limits.


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Nokia Glee is the Lumia 525, to star the next WP budget line-up

The Nokia Lumia 525 is the official name of the recently rumored Nokia Glee, according to a tweet by evleaks. The Lumia 525 is the replacement of the hugely successful Lumia 520 and, naturally, is going to be a budget Windows Phone handset. The Nokia Lumia 520 was launched in February this year and is one of the reasons Windows Phone marks a growth in its market share in Europe.
As a result, The Nokia Lumia 525 is going to aim and build on the foundation that the Lumia 520 has set throughout the year. Happily, the phone has undergone the popular GFXBenchmark test suite, which gives us a glimpse at its specs.

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Shed a little extra light on the subject with the Pocket Reflector

Smart phones seem to be the camera most frequently used these days.  Many of them have weak flashes that don't do as good a job illuminating your subject as you'd like.  The Pocket Reflector, available from Photojojo, is a portable light reflector that directs extra light onto your subject for a better photo.  It folds up into a 5″ pouch that's small enough to fit in a pocket or bag, and it unfurls into a 12″ circle.  One side is silver, to reflect bright, concentrated light for a spotlight effect; the other side is white, for a a more diffuse, natural looking effect.

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Belkin Dual Car Charger with Lightning to USB Cable review

Getting power on the go used to mean carrying a bag-phone the size of a large loaf of bread and a power port plug to keep it juiced. Nowadays, we have much better battery chemistry, but for us power-users, the battery in a gadget may not last through a full day of use. If you're spending any time in a vehicle with a 12-volt power system, plugging in an adapter to get a midday top-up can mean the difference between missing messages and easily making it through the day. The Gadgeteer team was offered the Dual Car Charger with Lightning to USB Cable from Belkin, and I was selected to get it.




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Genesis Technical Systems named Total Telecom Innovation Award Finalist

Genesis’ DSL Rings® technology can change the lives of millions by delivering superfast broadband over existing telephone linesCoventry, UK – October 2, 2013 – Coventry-based Genesis Technical Systems has been nominated for a prestigious Innovation Award at this year’s World Communication Awards 2013 (WCA). The company’s ground-breaking DSL Rings® technology has been singled out because of its ability to deliver exceptional broadband speeds over existing copper networks.

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UK Contract Electronics Manufacturer eXception EMS, reaps rewards of adapting to globalisation

Offering global, flexible solutions to customers has seen sales growth over a two year period of 25 per cent despite economic uncertaintyNew International Strategic Key Partner programme offers customers full lifecycle solutionsCalne, UK – 1st October, 2013 – eXception EMS, a leading UK based contracts electronics manufacturing solutions provider has seen an increase of nearly 25 per cent growth in sales over a two year period, and an order book increase of 35 per cent since 2012.  It now has over 60 active customers across a variety of industry sectors including aerospace, energy, defence, semi-conductor and oil

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Aditi Technologies and Appcelerator Partner to Drive Mobile App Innovation

Seattle/New York/London/Bangalore — 1st October 2013Aditi Technologies (www.aditi.com), a leader in cloud technologies and customer centric software design, today announced a new partnership with Appcelerator®, the leading mobile enterprise platform provider, to meet the growing demand for transformative mobile user experiences. The new partnership will allow Aditi Technologies to rapidly deliver mobile solutions for its customers on the Appcelerator Platform.

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Lexmark’s Perceptive Software launches new global brand campaign to drive home Perceptive’s distinctive market position for solving the unstructured information challenge

“SOME IS NOT ENOUGH” Because your biggest business challenges can only be solved when you have all of the right information when you need it.LONDON – 01 Oct 2013News Facts“Some is not enough” is the operative sentence in the new, cross-industry campaign which begins today and will run through 2014 online and out of home.The campaign will provide a consistent brand message and visual identity that engages business leaders across all lines of business and establishes Lexmark’s Perceptive Software as a best-in-class vendor in the content and process management marketplace.Lexmark recogn

Press Release Distribution , Lexmark’s Perceptive Software launches new global brand campaign to drive home Perceptive’s distinctive market position for solving the unstructured information challenge, Lexmark’s Perceptive Software launches new global brand campaign to drive home Perceptive’s distinctive market position for solving the unstructured information challenge

GM can't keep up with most popular pickup orders

With the market for pickup trucks at its best since before the recession, General Motors can't afford any hiccups with the launch of its new 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra twins, but it sounds like the popularity of V8-powered trucks is causing some supply-chain issues. Bloomberg reports that GM is experiencing a shortage of 5.3-liter V8 engines because an unnamed parts supplier has been unable to keep up with demand. This is leading GM to restrict the number of V8 Silverado and Sierra trucks that Chevrolet and GMC dealers are allowed to order.

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Fujitsu Arrows A hits Softbank, lasts a day after a 10min charge

The Japanese carrier Softbank has unveiled its upcoming smartphone lineup and the most interesting one among them is the Fujitsu Arrows A running on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. The smartphone is powered by Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 800 chipset and comes with a 5x1080p display and a 13MP camera. It has 64GB of internal storage, which is further expandable via a microSD slot.

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Open World Forum, Open Source Conference, Paris, Oct 3-5

Organized by Systematic Paris-Region, the Open World Forum is the first European Forum summit to gather political representatives, decision-makers and experts, in one place, in order to debate the technological, economic and social impacts that the Free and Open-Source technologies bring to the market. The event is coming back for its 6th edition between the 3rd and 5th of October 2013. The Open World Forum 2013 is being held in a global climate where the Free and Open Source Business is unaffected by the crisis, still in strong growth.

More than 3000 people are expected for this new edition.

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RAVPower FileHub RP-WD01 WiFi file hub, SD card reader, and power bank review

Do you want to expand the accessible storage of your tablet or smartphone but can't because they don't have an SD/microSD slot or USB port to do so.










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