Galaxy Nexus Experiencing Signal Problems? Verizon Looking into a Fix

We’ve received more than a few tips that users are experiencing signal issues with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. I can’t personally verify the claims — I have yet to take my Nexus outside of a 4G zone  – but based on a recent tweet from Verizon’s support account it does appear that something isn’t quite right. Users are reporting familiar sounding 4G issues, such as poor handling of the switch between 3G and 4G mode (toggling airplane mode tends to fix this) and lower-than-expected reception strength.

Android Phone, Galaxy Nexus Experiencing Signal Problems? Verizon Looking into a Fix

Google+ receives some new improvements

Google+ users rejoice - after listening to your feedback, Google has implemented a whole bunch of new features to the social network to make it better. First up you get the option to select how many updates you get from a particular circle via an easy to use slider control. This allows you to stop receiving or lower the amount of updates you get from people who are posting new items every few minutes. Secondly, Google+ now has a redesigned notifications menu, which lets you check out content more easily from the menu itself. You can even see how many +1s your posts have received and you can see more content without having to open the post.







Ubergizmo, Google+ receives some new improvements

LightPad Creates Up to a 60-inch Projection of Your Smartphone Screen

Now that mankind has managed to shrink powerful computers packaged down to a pocketable size the next step, logically, is to find a way to make them big again. Or, at least, make the content displayed on their displays bigger. The hard part is creating a larger display that is also somewhat portable, a task QP Optoelectronics is attempting to tackle with their LightPad projector, which will be unveiled at CES 2012. The concept is like a mashup of Motorola’s LapDock, the ASUS PadFone, and the Samsung Beam. Any smartphone with an HDMI connector can be linked to the LightPad; there is no special user interface involved.



Android Phone, LightPad Creates Up to a 60-inch Projection of Your Smartphone Screen

Nissan recalling 2010-2011 Sentra over stall fears

In another incidence of little things meaning a lot, Nissan is recalling some 2010- and 2011-model-year Sentra models over the zinc coating on positive battery terminals. Certain Sentras with MR20 engines had too much zinc applied to the stud bolt, which can cause a drop in voltage severe enough to cut power to the engine when trying to start the car and when running. Nissan is notifying owners of the cars in question, and dealers will swap out the positive terminal at no cost.

Autoblog, Nissan recalling 2010-2011 Sentra over stall fears

The Sims FreePlay App Available on iTunes

The Sims are back and this time they are now playable on your Apple device. The Sims FreePlay provides you, the omnipotent overlord, full control on a number of Sim characters, much like the desktop editions. You can control your Sims to do every possible task at hand, including falling in love and commanding them to go to the bathroom. You can control up to 16 different Sims with over 1,200 customization options to decorate their homes, as well as a selection of pets.
The best part about The Sims FreePlay is that it is free to download on iTunes, but it requires some in-game purchases to advance.

Gadget.com, The Sims FreePlay App Available on iTunes

T-Mobile USA supplying 3G for unlocked iPhones in some areas

T-Mobile in the US is well known for its 1700MHz 3G band that leaves incompatible devices on EDGE. But reports are appearing that a 1900MHz band has become available in parts of Nevada, Northern California and the Northwest. That's great news for the reported 1 million iPhone users on T-Mobile's networks, since that's a 3G band supported by their Apple phones. Several other phones can jump on the new frequency too - Samsung's Galaxy S, S II and Tab, the HTC Radar and Huawei Springboard are reported to have had success.

GSM Arena, T-Mobile USA supplying 3G for unlocked iPhones in some areas

Dremel Saw-Max (SM20-02) Review

Along with gadgets and tech-toys, I like nice tools. Over the decades I have done countless home-improvement and construction projects,accumulating many very capable tools along the way. I have definitely learned that the ‘right tool for the job' can save you huge amounts of time, money, and effort….safer too. Always looking to increase my arsenal of worthy equipment, I jumped at the chance to review Dremel's new mini, handheld cutting tool, the Saw-Max.
A key component to a good or great tool is a nice, well-organized storage case. It is not an absolute necessity but it certainly is a perk for better storage and transportation.










The Gadgeteer

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itnet, Dremel Saw-Max (SM20-02) Review