Google Updates Android Emulator to Include GPU Acceleration Support for Android 4.0.4 Image, Other Nice Changes

Google's made some pretty nice changes to their Android emulator which should please many-a developer. It's no secret that the Android emulator isn't the best, performance wise, but thanks to the update things should be a lot better. SDK revision 18 brings GPU acceleration for the Android 4.0.4 image. Developers with OpenGL ES 2.0 games will now able to run their software inside the emulator.

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LG reportedly prepping flagship phone to rival Samsung's Galaxy S III

. LG is reportedly preparing a new flagship smartphone that will compete directly with Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S III, Digital Daily reported on Monday. The LG handset, code-named D1L, is said to be equipped with a 4.7-inch, 1280 x 720-pixel display and a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz. The publication's sources also claim the handset will feature 4G LTE and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, with a launch date slated for May.

Boy Genius Report, LG reportedly prepping flagship phone to rival Samsung's Galaxy S III

Lotus F1 no longer sponsored by Group Lotus, team to keep name

Group Lotus will no longer sponsor Lotus F1, according to Autosport.com. The manufacturer pulled its endorsement shortly after parent company Proton announced the sale of Group Lotus to DRB-Hicom. Additionally, Proton won't purchase 50 percent of the race team as previously agreed. The good news, however, is that Lotus F1 will continue to compete. Team owner Genii Captial has said it believes in the name, and that while it would prefer to not have to fund the team completely by itself, it is prepared to do so.

Autoblog, Lotus F1 no longer sponsored by Group Lotus, team to keep name

BBM messages are now accessible by the Indian government

A couple of months back, we reported that after being pressured by the Indian government, RIM decided to set up Blackberry servers that were stationed in Mumbai, India. If you were thinking that this move could only lead to the Indian government seeking more control over what goes in and out of RIM's Blackberry servers, you would be right on the money. According to a report on India Today, not only has the Indian government gotten their way with the Blackberry servers, but they will now be able to tap into BBM messages.

Ubergizmo, BBM messages are now accessible by the Indian government

Analysts believe that Siri could be upgraded with a new interface for Apple's next-gen iPhone

The iPhone 5 (or the new iPhone) is expected to be released this year, so what sort of changes can we expect from it. Well according to tech analysts from the iOS 6 News Blog, not only can we expect to see iOS 6 released on the new iPhone, but we can expect to see Siri undergo a major upgrade in its interface. It has been suggested that Siri could be activated on the new iPhone simply by shaking the device and a variety of commands such as website searches, navigation, and social media sharing will be possible through the issuing of a simple command.

Ubergizmo, Analysts believe that Siri could be upgraded with a new interface for Apple's next-gen iPhone

Tervis Tumbler 24oz Water Bottle Review

I have loved Tervis tumblers since discovering them during a vacation to Sanibel Island Florida one year. They have become my go to idea when I need to find a gift for someone and are pretty much all we drink from at my house. When the folks at Tervis contacted me to see if I might like to try their new 24 ounce water bottle, I didn't have to think about it very long before agreeing. My favorite feature of Tervis tumblers is their double insulating walls that keep cold liquids cold without sweating.






The Gadgeteer, Tervis Tumbler 24oz Water Bottle Review

Aqua Note 2GB Waterproof MP3 Player

The Aqua Note waterproof MP3 player will play your favourite music to a depth of 3 meters underwater. Priced at £54.99 ($87), the gadget is equipped with a 2GB of storage space, a USB 2.0 port, two sets of ear buds, and a rechargeable battery that offers approx. 10 hours of continuous music playback. The Aqua Note waterproof MP3 player is compatible with MP3 and WMA file formats.

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