Nokia launches the 41 megapixel 808 PureView in India

Nokia has finally launched the highly anticipated Nokia 808 PureView in India, which as we already know, will be one of the first markets in the world to get the phone. The phone is priced at ₹33,899, which is approximately €484.5 / $607, making it one of the most expensive Nokia phones in history. Of course, this is the M.R.P. (maximum retail price) and actual price should be a bit less.

Just to recap some of the feature of the phone, the Nokia 808 PureView has a 41 megapixel camera that uses Nokia's PureView technology to combine multiple pixels to create high quality images.

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Samsung TecTiles programmable NFC tags for the Galaxy S3

Samsung is launching TecTiles, which are programmable NFC tags that can be programmed (and re-programmed) by a phone like the Galaxy S3. There are many ways to use them, but one cool example that Samsung is going to push is to program TecTiles to trigger actions on a Galaxy S3 phone. For example, a tag placed on your bedside table could trigger the phone's silent mode, shut down 3G/4G and even WIFI to save on battery life. Of course, the phone is smart enough to let select phone calls go through.
A tag placed in a vehicle could also start Bluetooth so that communications with a headset or other hands-free devices can happen.

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Apple Thunderbolt Software Update causing sporadic errors, frozen boot screens

Software updates can be a bit of a mixed bag - just ask anyone who's ever been on the other side of a botched firmware install. While many users react with itchy trigger fingers to download the goods, the more prudent (read: hardened) prefer to hold off in the event potentially crippling bugs creep on out. So, it comes as no great surprise that Apple's recently issued Thunderbolt update version 1.2 - intended to add support for a Gigabit Ethernet Adapter - is subjecting a portion of frustrated users to unexpected errors and frozen boot screens. Currently, the only officially sanctioned remedy seems to be a fresh install of OS X Lion.

Engadget, Apple Thunderbolt Software Update causing sporadic errors, frozen boot screens

Amazon launches Cloud Player app for iPhone and iPod touch

. Amazon on Tuesday launched a new Cloud Player application for Apple's iOS devices. Like Google Play music, Amazon's Cloud Player allows users to upload music to a cloud locker and then stream songs to any computer, tablet or Android smartphone. Now, userscan also stream their music collections to an Apple iPhone or iPod touch. The service includes 5GB of free storage and users have the option to pay a yearly fee for additional space on Amazon's servers.

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Jeep adds 137,000 Liberty models to previous recall

Chrysler has included an additional 137,000 vehicles in a previous Jeep Liberty recall, upping the total number of units covered to 356,900. The campaign initially included 2004 and 2005 Liberty models, but has been expanded to include units from model years 2006 and 2007 as well. The campaign is aimed at vehicles sold or registered in States with a high probability of rust, where the rear lower control arms may corrode at an accelerated rate and fracture. Such a failure could cause a loss of control, which could lead to an accident.

Autoblog, Jeep adds 137,000 Liberty models to previous recall

Robots to help the elderly?

Henrik Scharfe, a professor at Aalborg University at Denmark, is the one behind the Geminoid-DK, which is an eerily lifelike robot that was specially developed in his image, bringing us to new depths of the Uncanny Valley. Designed in order to examine the boundaries between robots and humans, this robot might eventually be the blueprint for the area of "welfare technology" in Denmark, where it would see the implementation of robot use as well as other modern devices in order to assist caring for the elderly and the disabled.

Ubergizmo, Robots to help the elderly?

Titanium Toothpicks Review

Is a toothpick part of your EDC (Everyday Carry). Yeah, I know a toothpick isn't a very strong tool. But what if that toothpick were made of Titanium instead of wood. I'll admit that a titanium toothpick is not a tool that I ever thought much about until Jamie Piekkola offered to send me a couple to review. Jamie made his first toothpick 5 years ago and suddenly found them in demand after he posted pictures online.







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