iTunes 90 second song previews now available internationally

Apple launched 90 second song previews way back in December last year but to the chagrin of many users, it was only available in the United States. It was reported that Apple had to work hard with individual record labels just to introduce it here, so it took an even longer time to get it approved for international markets. Now, over half a year later, 90 second song previews are finally available internationally. Though it's still not available in every single country yet, it's slowly getting there.

Ubergizmo, iTunes 90 second song previews now available internationally

Fujitsu LifeBook SH531 Ultraportable Laptop

Fujitsu is bringing you their newest ultraportable laptop, the LifeBook SH531. The system is equipped with a 13.3-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, up to 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor, an Intel HD graphics card, up to 8GB RAM, a 320GB/500GB hard drive, a 1.3MP webcam, a DVD or Blu-ray drive, a 4-in-1 card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Professional OS. Price starts at 500 Euro (about $720).

TechFresh, Fujitsu LifeBook SH531 Ultraportable Laptop

Confirmed: AT&T Will Begin Throttling Unlimited Data Plans

Earlier today we reported that AT&T may begin throttling data usage for the 5 percent of users consuming the most bandwidth, and as the business day begins winding down we now have confirmation straight from the horse’s mouth. Starting October 1st, those using the most bandwidth within any given billing cycle will see their data speeds throttled back, with normal speeds restored once a new billing period begins. AT&T says the new policy is necessary in the face of a “serious wireless spectrum crunch.” The move will provide minimal relief in the short term. AT&T’s proposed long-term solution.

Android Phone, Confirmed: AT&T Will Begin Throttling Unlimited Data Plans

New Information Says Samsung QWERTY Slider Won't Be AT&T's Galaxy S II

Not so fast. Looks like that upcoming Samsung QWERTY slider headed for AT&T isn't the Galaxy S II, after all. BGR, who broke the story initially, has received a correction from one of their sources and is now reporting that the sexy slider is a different handset altogether. The confusion arose from the recycling of an old model number initially associated with the Galaxy S II. So AT&T subscribers will be getting the same slim, keyboard-free Galaxy S II headed to other carriers (though it may be slightly retooled), but now we must question where this QWERTY handset fits in.

Android Phone, New Information Says Samsung QWERTY Slider Won't Be AT&T's Galaxy S II

Kingston lays claim to fastest dual memory kit

Records are meant to be broken, or so the saying goes. Well, Kingston certainly takes their passion for flash memory seriously with their latest release, dubbing it the world's fastest dual channel memory kit. The Kingston HyperX KHX2544C9D3T1FK2x2GX, as it is known, managed to clock 2902MHz with CAS 6 and 3082MHz with CAS 7 latencies at a heavy home over-clocking session in France. Of course, tweaking your memory does need a whole lot of skill and experience as well, otherwise you might just end up burning your piece of memory (and potentially, the whole computer too).

Ubergizmo, Kingston lays claim to fastest dual memory kit

Namco launches iGunCon app for iPhone and Mac

If you enjoyed playing Time Crisis in the arcade back when you were younger, it appears that Namco, the company behind the game, has put out a free app for iPhones called the iGunCon which basically mimics the same light guns that Namco used back then. Essentially the app will turn your iPhone into a virtual gun that can be used with Namco's games. For those who weren't aware, Namco has released the Time Crisis series on both the iPad 2 and Mac computers, with the iPad 2 version called TIME CRISIS 2ND STRIKE HD and the Mac version, which is available from the Mac App Store, being called TIME CRISIS 2ND STRIKE.

Ubergizmo, Namco launches iGunCon app for iPhone and Mac

Hands-On With Motorola's Big, Bright and Beautiful Photon 4G

The Photon 4G is capable of connecting to a desktop dock, which lets users display content on other connected devices. Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com. Motorola's latest Android smartphone lives up to its name.
Fast, big and light, the Photon 4G is Motorola's new powerhouse smartphone, another in a trend of increasingly powerful handsets debuting this year. We had some hands-on time with the phone before its debut next week.

Picking up the device for the first time is a bit strange. With its 4.3-inch screen and considerably large physical dimensions (2.63 by 4.99 by .48 inches), you'd expect the Photon to possess some degree of heft.

Gadget Lab, Hands-On With Motorola's Big, Bright and Beautiful Photon 4G

Samsung Q2, 2011: no more then 16.7M smartphones shipped. It's still #3, behind Apple and Nokia

Ok. That was totally unexpected. As the earnings season comes to a close, with Samsung's Q2 earnings report today, we were supposed to have the final data point to see who was  the top dog in smartphones in Q2 2011. And we sort of got it.

It's Apple with 20.34 million iPhones shipped.

What was really unexpected - it's who may have come in second. It's Nokia, with 16.7 million smartphones.

As Nokia smartphone shipments crashed this year, with the onslaught of Android phones like Galaxy S, everyone was expecting them to lose smartphone rankings top spot to both Apple, and Samsung.

Unwired View, Samsung Q2, 2011: no more then 16.7M smartphones shipped. It's still #3, behind Apple and Nokia

Motorola PHOTON 4G review

The Motorola PHOTON 4G is the company's first 4G handset on Sprint, and even more, it's the first high-end Motorola device set to launch on Sprint's network in a very long time. It's packed to the brim on paper - specifically, with features such as a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2  processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4.3-inch qHD display, an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and a VGA front-facing camera, 16GB of built-in storage, plus global-roaming and 4G WiMAX connectivity. In short, it's probably the most feature-packed phone to ever launch from Sprint.








Boy Genius Report, Motorola PHOTON 4G review

Next iPhone will have plastic, not glass?

Images have appeared showing an iPhone with a plastic front and back, indicating that it might be the iPhone 4S launching alongside the iPhone 5. Following Apple's supposed “accidental” reveal of an iPod Touch sporting 3G connectivity via the iTunes website on Wednesday, a trio of non-Apple screenshots surfaced on Thursday claiming to be the iPhone 4S.


2DayBlog.com, Next iPhone will have plastic, not glass?

AngelMed Guardian System warns patients of impending heart attacks

One of the main reasons why heart attacks kill people is because of the long time it takes for a victim receiving the attack to the time that he/she gets medical assistance. Sometimes it's because the victim doesn't recognize that they're having a heart attack, or he/she is unable to call out for assistance. This delay time could even be as long a few hours and usually by then it's too late. The AngelMed Guardian System is designed to solve this problem.
The AngelMed Guardian System is an implantable cardiac monitor and an alerting system.

Ubergizmo, AngelMed Guardian System warns patients of impending heart attacks

LG Optimus Chat with Android launched in Canada by Telus and Koodo

Officially announced back in February and available in Europe since March, the LG Optimus Chat has now found two homes in Canada. According to Mobile Syrup, both Telus and Koodo Mobile are selling the smartphone as of now, although their websites don't reflect that just yet. Reportedly, the Optimus Chat is offered for free with a new 3-yr contract agreement, or for $200 outright.


Unwired View, LG Optimus Chat with Android launched in Canada by Telus and Koodo

Android Still Dominates Phones, But What About the Rest of Mobile?

Nielsen data shows Android still reigns supreme in the land of operating systems, though Apple is owning the hardware manufacturing territory. Photo courtesy of Nielsen. As Android spreads across multiple devices, Google's operating system continues to dominate on smartphones.

Gadget Lab, Android Still Dominates Phones, But What About the Rest of Mobile?

Sony PRS-T1 reader spotted at the FCC

It was only a couple of weeks ago that Sony's VP of digital reading, Phil Lubell let slip that there is a new Sony reader in the works. The device which has been said to be a Kindle competitor should be making its way to the shelves come August, which is just shortly after the launch of Sony's S1 and S2 tablets. As it turns out, the reader was recently spotted at the FCC sporting the model PRS-T1. Unfortunately not much else is known about the device other than it has WiFi capabilities, although we're not sure if Sony has plans to make a 3G capable device as well.

Ubergizmo, Sony PRS-T1 reader spotted at the FCC

Google to launch “Page Speed Service” aimed at web masters

Google has always been about speed, resorting to a no-frills approach as evidenced in their Google search home page, Gmail and even Google+. Over the years they have managed to optimize their system even further, to the point where your search results load as you complete typing them out. So it's really no surprise to find out that Google is planning to launch a new service that they claim will be able to rewrite your website's content and present it to your reader in less time than it takes to load your page.

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Olympus SP-810UV is a 36x ultra zoom compact camera

When it comes to compact digital cameras, the lenses featured are usually somewhere in between a super-zoom or an ultra-wide lens. Photographers who do not wish to carry around a chunky DSLR and the accompanying zoom lenses will probably not be satisfied with the somewhat sparse choices of consumer compact digital cameras that claim to offer super-zoom capabilities. If you are one of the more discerning users, then perhaps Olympus's latest offering of their SP-801UZ compact digital camera could be something worth checking out. The Olympus SP-810UZ features 36x ultra zoom and has a 14MP image sensor along with a 3-inch viewfinder LCD display.

Ubergizmo, Olympus SP-810UV is a 36x ultra zoom compact camera

Razer Electra headphones work as well as it looks

They say that looks are not everything, but good thing the Razer Electra goes against conventional wisdom by functioning as well as it looks. On the outside, you get a slick design that is bound to turn heads wherever you go while wearing them, and this pair of cans are more than capable of delivering powerful bass depth and crisp clear soundstages. It can be used with your tablet, smartphone or computer – it doesn't matter, the audio quality delivered will still be top notch if the source file used is worth its salt, of course.

Ubergizmo, Razer Electra headphones work as well as it looks

Canon PIXMA iP4920, MG5320 bring filters, ‘creativity', and many more to photo printing

All these while photo filters only apply on cameras and software on the computer, but now Canon is going to bring it to the next level. Got a camera but does not have any effect filters. Don't have a computer lying around, and want those photos printed out immediately. Not a problem.

2DayBlog.com, Canon PIXMA iP4920, MG5320 bring filters, ‘creativity', and many more to photo printing

Canon makes a mouse with a built-in calculator, wants to challenge Razer Mamba?

When you hear Canon, your first thoughts may be of a multi-function printer or D-SLR camera, but the renowned leader in digital imaging has created an interesting new line of products to enter the market of business accessories.  On Tuesday, the company announced its launch of two new business-targeted desktop accessories, the X Mark I Mouse Lite and the X Mark I Keypad. Designed by the team behind the company's cameras, the X Mark accessories come in a black or white color and feature a sleek look that would be the ideal extension of numpad-less notebook keyboards.


2DayBlog.com, Canon makes a mouse with a built-in calculator, wants to challenge Razer Mamba?

Droid X2 Gingerbread Update Rolling Out Now

The PDF hitting Verizon’s support page last night was a good sign for owners of the Motorola Droid X2 The very Gingerbread update detailed therein is now live and headed out to handsets, bringing the dual-core X2 up to speed with its single-core predecessor in terms of software build. The update brings everything you’d expect from Android 2.3 in addition to a revamped MotoBlur interface.

Android Phone, Droid X2 Gingerbread Update Rolling Out Now

Assassin's Creed Revelations ‘Collector Edition' joins Animus Edition in UK

CVG reports that not only will the UK receive the previously revealed “Animus Edition” of Assassin's Creed: Revelations, but a second collectible bundle as well. The “Collector Edition” differs from the Animus Edition in that it contains an artbook and soundtrack instead of an encyclopedia, and leaves out the in-game Armor of Brutus and capacity upgrades. Oh, and it's £49.99 for Xbox 360 or PS3, instead of the Animus Edition's £68.99, as listed by retailer GAME.

2DayBlog.com, Assassin's Creed Revelations ‘Collector Edition' joins Animus Edition in UK

HP TouchPad will be available in Australia on August 15

The HP TouchPad, the company's first webOS-based tablet, is already available in North America and in some European markets. So it's expected that it will slowly make its way to other territories. After all, one of HP's key strengths is distribution, so it may as well sell the TouchPad in as many countries as it can. One place that hasn't yet seen an official release of HP's tablet is Australia. However, that will change on August 15, when the TouchPad will become available over there.

It won't be cheap. The 16 GB model will retail for $599, and the 32 GB version will be $699.

Unwired View, HP TouchPad will be available in Australia on August 15

Google Books app disappears and reappears on the Apple App Store

Yesterday the Google Books app mysteriously disappeared from the Apple App Store and now it's back again. But this time around, it's been neutered. Just like the eBook apps from Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Kobo, Google Books no longer allows in-app purchases for new books. This is in compliance to Apple's updated App Store rules that requires apps to split revenue made from in-app sales.
Since eBook retailers already need to split revenue with the book publishers, they've been unwilling to give up even more of their profits to Apple to allow in-app purchases from their apps.

Ubergizmo, Google Books app disappears and reappears on the Apple App Store

Gameloft releases GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+

It appears mobile publisher Gameloft is trying to bring the “freemium” model to the racing game genre, with its latest title GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+. It's your standard Gran Turismo like affair filled with driving tests and races, only you're required to unlock content and cars with “XP” earned from races. And if you can't be bothered, just buy some XP and unlock everything. Which defeats the point a little, but there you are.

And there it is.


Eurodroid, Gameloft releases GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+

Artificial lungs can replace our regular lungs in the future

It's amazing how far technology has come, back in the day who would've thought that we'd be able to replace our malfunctioning lungs with an artificial lung. Some researchers at the Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) have come up with an easily portable and implantable artificial lung and here's the best part: it is said to work with regular air. Currently, artificial lungs required pure oxygen in order to function - patients can't use the lungs with regular air. Having to breathe pure oxygen meant that they need large tanks of oxygen in order to function - limiting their mobility.

Ubergizmo, Artificial lungs can replace our regular lungs in the future

Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Coming to Verizon July 28th Starting at $529

Verizon has finally gone official with the release details of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with 4G LTE, and not a moment too soon. As expected, the tablet will be on shelves by the end of the week, launching July 28th in both 16GB and 32GB flavors. Pricing starts at $529 for the option with less storage space, while doubling the GBs will bring your total to $629. Monthly plans for the dual-core Honeycomb slate start at $30 for 2GB of data and increase up to $80 for 10GB.

Android Phone, Official: Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G LTE Coming to Verizon July 28th Starting at $529

HTC Bliss render spotted

The HTC Bliss is still wrapped in mystery, although that shroud is slowly but surely being unraveled by tech ninjas. This Android-powered smartphone was rumored to target women, and it returns to the limelight as a leaked handset render that is resting in the tabletop cradle. You can't really take a pick out a whole lot of information from the image as the Bliss is docked, although the color does seem to reflect the green hue that was rumored to be plastered all over the device. There is no word on when the HTC Bliss will be released, but this particular smartphone's case has already been spotted.

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More fake Apple Stores spotted by officials in China, two got shutdown

After American expat BirdAbroad made her local stores famous last week, local officials have since been combing through the city's 300-plus gadget shops on behalf of Apple China, and managed to dig up two more “Apple” stores. It's not exactly clear if these new offenders are at the same severity as the ones spotted by BirdAbroad, but the authorities have confirmed that none of the five stores are Apple Authorised Resellers, let alone having its permission to use its logo on their store front. Additionally, two out of the five stores have since been shut down due to unlicensed retail operation.

2DayBlog.com, More fake Apple Stores spotted by officials in China, two got shutdown

TIM 3D Camera for Just $60, Requires “Film”

Who says 3D cameras have to cost an arm and a leg. TIM from Holga can shoot 3D and even half-frame images without any use of digital technology, all for just $60. The plastic-made TIM film camera uses a detachable flash with color filters and requires 35mm film to capture your pictures. It also has double lenses that function like winking eyes, closing one at a time, to achieve the half-frame technique.

Gadget.com, TIM 3D Camera for Just $60, Requires “Film”

InFocus IN1100 Projector Series now available

InFocus Corp has just announced the release of two new projectors in the IN1100 series - the company's smallest and lightest projectors. Loaded with various input ports, users should have no problem plugging in a video source through one of the projector's HDMI, VGA, s-video and composite connections. HDMI-inputs mean that you can even plug in your smartphone or tablet (provided it supports HDMI output). The projector even features ports for connecting to external audio systems if the need arises.

Ubergizmo, InFocus IN1100 Projector Series now available

Foursquare announces custom badge program for universities

Foursquare, one of the largest social check-in services available has just announced new custom badge program for universities that are keen on promoting the use of Foursquare on campus. Foursquare will be relaunching the Foursquare for Universities program which allows campuses to offer custom badges to students beginning this fall semester. Students who check into a place on campus will earn their university's badge on Foursquare, and will be able to access campus specials (provided their universities take part in the program).

Ubergizmo, Foursquare announces custom badge program for universities

Griffin StompBox available today

The Griffin StompBox that was announced earlier this year will be going on sale today. StompBox is an accessory designed to work with Frontier Design's iShred LIVE app. The combination of the StompBox and the app turns your iOS device into a fully functioning multi-effects pedal for your musical instrument (guitar, keyboard, bass, electric violin etc) that you can use for live performances or recording sessions. StompBox gives musicians the ability to control different effects within the app on the fly, just by stomping on the foot switches found on the aptly named device. Each switch can be assigned to control different effects in the app.

Ubergizmo, Griffin StompBox available today

IQQ M1 Android PMP

IQQ has dropped another Android PMP ‘M1′ for the Chinese market. The player packs a 5.0-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen display, a 600MHz processor, a 256MB RAM, an 8GB of storage, a microSD card slot, a G-sensor, 720p HD video playback support, WiFi and runs on Android 2.2 OS. The M1 sells for 399 Yuan (about $62).

TechFresh, IQQ M1 Android PMP

Facebook iPad app stashed within Facebook iPhone app

It seems that the recursive nature of programming has also spilled over to the world of Facebook – as the iPad app for the social network has been revealed to be hidden inside, of all places, the Facebook iPhone app. It does make us wonder why Facebook has yet to develop an iPad app since the Apple tablet has done phenomenally well worldwide, and since they have already rolled out the iPhone app some time ago, why not do the same for the tablet. Guess the answer is out there somewhere, but if only someone wring get the real answer out from Facebook employees.

Ubergizmo, Facebook iPad app stashed within Facebook iPhone app

Email notification bell gets the job done

Having this DIY Email Notification Bell on your desk certainly brings new meaning to the proverb, “bells and whistles”, don't you think so. This USB-controlled bell will inform you that there is an incoming mail that needs your attention with a “ding” that you normally hear in restaurants – and not at the office. Something tells me that this is more of a home device, targeting bachelors since you can drive the family nuts if you're a heavy email user and receive tons of email throughout the day (and into the night).

Ubergizmo, Email notification bell gets the job done

Bluelounge MiniDock For iPod Touch

Bluelounge today unveiled its new charging accessory for the iPod touch and iPhone. The Bluelounge MiniDock works in conjunction with Apple's USB Power Adapter, connecting directly to a power outlet to charge your gadgets. The BlueLounge MiniDock for the iPod touch and iPhone is priced at only $20 each.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab Android 2.3 update now live in the UK

The long-awaited upgrade for Samsung's original 7″ Galaxy Tab is now underway in the UK, with Tab fanatics able to update their machines via Samsung's KIES tool right now. The update takes the machine from its launch Android 2.2 software up to version 2.3, so isn't a massive leap but very welcome all the same. So sit down on your favourite wicker chair with your Tab, get yourself a nice cup of tea….
…and install the new version. Thanks to reader Roger for the tip.

Eurodroid, Samsung Galaxy Tab Android 2.3 update now live in the UK

Marvel launches Captain America game on Android

Marvel Entertainment has launched the game-of-the-film title Captain America: Sentinel of Liberty on Android, offering gamers the chance to give the entertainment giant a little more money ($0.99) as it gears up to release the summer blockbuster movie. To be honest, the game looks like an abjectly depressing experience in which you run about a blocky, grey 3D world punching and kicking things, punctuated by the momentary excitement of doing a “special move”. Like this:.


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