Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Mastering the Nikon D7000 Hits UK

Mastering the Nikon D7000 Hits UK

Now you can buy Darrel Young's latest book ‘Mastering the Nikon D7000′ in the UK. Just a bit of info, this book “guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option.” If you're interested, the book will set you back 26.99 GBP (about $42).

TechFresh, Mastering the Nikon D7000 Hits UK

iFlashDrive – 2 way storage for iOS and PC/Mac devices


From the same company that created the HyperDrive, comes the iFlashDrive. This is a 2-way USB flashdrive that can has a 30 pin connector that can plug into iOS devices like the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. On the other end is a standard male USB connector that allows you to plug it into a PC or Mac. A special app (free) on the iOS side will give you the ability to store, view and manage files. The iFlashDrive is an easy way to transfer files to and from the iOS device without using iTunes or WiFi. There's also a built in music player, text editor and contact backup feature.

The Gadgeteer, iFlashDrive â€" 2 way storage for iOS and PC/Mac devices

The very light, very electric, very efficient Edison2 eVLC scores 245MPGe rating

The very light, very electric, very efficient Edison2 eVLC scores 245MPGe rating

After winning the X-Prize, Edison2 decided the next logical step for its Very Light Car was to put an electric engine in it. Well, what is now known as the eVLC has been put through the EPA-certified ringer and come out boasting a jaw-dropping 245MPGe. Using the latest, more stringent, 5-cycle EPA tests the strange looking vehicle posted a miles-per-gallon equivalent almost 250-percent that of the Nissan leaf. The four-passenger eVLC also scored an impressive 114 mile range on its tiny 10.5 kWh battery (the Leaf gets 117 miles out of its 24 kWH battery) and sucked down a full charge in six hours from a standard 110v socket.

Engadget, The very light, very electric, very efficient Edison2 eVLC scores 245MPGe rating

Bug Fix Update Lands for Google+ for Android

Bug Fix Update Lands for Google+ for Android

Google+ has scored itself a bug-fixer update on this fine Tuesday, greeting the Android portal for the social network with a few key improvements. An issue preventing installation on some devices has been addressed, as has notification reliability for Messenger. Frequent Hangout users should appreciate the disabling of speakerphone when a headset is plugged in. Other tweaks provide better app stability and new translation support.

Android Phone, Bug Fix Update Lands for Google+ for Android

BMW remains world's best-selling premium automaker through September

BMW remains world's best-selling premium automaker through September

Automotive News reports that BMW has managed to hold onto the title of world's best-selling premium automaker through September. The company's core brand saw its sales increase by 9.3 percent last month, putting BMW ahead of Audi and Mercedes-Benz at the same time. Audi sales in September increased by 17 percent while Mercedes-Benz saw its sales jump by a more modest two percent.

Autoblog, BMW remains world's best-selling premium automaker through September

FileMaker’s Bento Template Exchange Surges Beyond A Million Downloads

More than 1,000 free database templates for Mac, iPad and iPhone cover business and hobbies, work and home United Kingdom - 11th October 2011 - FileMaker, Inc. today announced that more than one million templates have been downloaded from the Bento Template Exchange, since its launch in June 2009.

Press Release Distribution, FileMaker’s Bento Template Exchange Surges Beyond A Million Downloads

Four-door Volvo C30 spotted... call it V30?

Four-door Volvo C30 spotted... call it V30?

Don't let this test vehicle's proportions deceive you – there's stretched Volvo C30 architecture under all of that cladding. Yes, Volvo is working on expanding its C30 range with the addition of this, the upcoming V30, set to rival the Audi A3 and recently redone BMW 1 Series hatchback in Europe. There's also a high-riding crossover variant, tentatively dubbed XC30 (go figure) in the cards. The V30 will launch along side or shortly after the next-generation C30 hatch, and this prototype previews the new 30 family's design.

Autoblog, Four-door Volvo C30 spotted... call it V30?