Internal Verizon Document Confirms Motorola Droid RAZR Launch Date

Amid strong rumors and speculation of an early November release, the Motorola Droid RAZR launch date has finally been confirmed via the above Verizon internal document. The Razr is set to launch on November 10th on Verizon Wireless for $300 with a 2-year agreement. If you don’t feel like upgrading, the device can be purchased for the full price of $650 sans contract. As a refresher, the device features a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, 1GB of RAM, kevlar reinforced body measuring in at only 7.1mm thick and full compatibility with Verizon’s disgustingly fast 4G LTE network.

Android Phone, Internal Verizon Document Confirms Motorola Droid RAZR Launch Date

GDrive test page pops up in Google search, inches closer to an actual product

The GDrive leaks and rumors have started up again in earnest, really for the first time since 2007. The service seemed to destined for the dustbin when Docs started accepting any type of file, but in September hints started dropping that Drive may be resurrected. The latest interesting, if not entirely telling development, is a link to a "test page for Platypus (GDrive)" that pops up when you Google "Writely," the online word processor that eventually became Google Docs. Those with more robust memories may remember that Platypus was the codename attached to Google's cloud storage solution back when it was originally being dogfooded.

Engadget, GDrive test page pops up in Google search, inches closer to an actual product

The LANCOM 1781EW – VPN router with power-saving Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n wireless LAN

Fast, green and future-proof: The latest addition to LANCOM's new generation of routersLondon, UK, Monday 31st October, 2011 - LANCOM Systems introduces the LANCOM 1781EW, its latest addition to LANCOM 1781 series of routers and the first in this range of products to feature wireless LAN. Like all of the devices from this new generation of routers, it is based on a new high-performance hardware platform with more memory and a faster processor. This ensures that the free LCOS updates from LANCOM can be installed for years to come.

Press Release Distribution, The LANCOM 1781EW â€" VPN router with power-saving Gigabit Ethernet and 802.11n wireless LAN

Android tablet turned into a TV gaming console

While tablets are still have a long way to go before they can replace our regular gaming consoles, they're definitely headed in the right direction. The folks over at HDblog.it recently turned their Acer Iconia Tab A500 into a gaming system with the help of an Xbox 360 controller and an HDMI-cable connected to a 40″ Samsung TV. Their game of choice. The recently released Shadowgun. The game definitely looks as good as it does on the tablet and on the TV, but there is some noticeable lag.



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Verizon HTC Rezound Features Wireless Charging Back Cover

According to the FCC, Verizon's HTC Rezound (model number PH98100) will feature a wireless charging back cover. For your info, the HTC Rezound is known as HTC's second LTE phone for Verizon. As a competitor to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Droid RAZR and iPhone 4S, the smartphone features a 4.3-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) display screen, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB of RAM and an 8-megapixel digital camera.


TechFresh, Verizon HTC Rezound Features Wireless Charging Back Cover

GM doing fine at retaining Pontiac owners

This isn't the first time we've reported positive news about General Motors retaining former Pontiac owners. Get a few more stories like this latest report from Edmund's Auto Observer, and it will mark an ongoing positive trend for GM. Edmunds.com crunched the numbers to see how well the General is hanging on to customers after shutting out the lights at Pontiac, and it found that nearly 40 percent of Pontiac owners stayed with a vehicle from a General Motors brand. The numbers are a little lower than an earlier R.L. Polk & Company study, but Edmunds says General Motors is keeping more former Pontiac buyers than it has since 2007.

Autoblog, GM doing fine at retaining Pontiac owners

Cyborgs experience less pain with new brain implant tech

The question is this – what is pain. Some of us identify with pain, whether physically, mentally or emotionally, while others are seemingly impervious to this so human feeling. What about cyborgs – are they able to feel pain. Well, MIT researchers have managed to figure out how to stimulate target nerves that results in less collateral pain for part-human, part-machine cyborgs. This is made possible by tweaking the electrical balance of fluids that surround a nerve, where they can still trigger a nerve using far less electrical current.

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Samsung Galaxy Note Begins Shipping To Europe In Spite Of Apple

Samsung has reportedly begun shipping out its 5.3-inch behemoth, the Galaxy Note, to Europe. In a move that is sure to get Apple's blood boiling, the phoneblet will be arriving in Germany first. Samsung is currently appealing a temporary ban of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in Germany. Apple has yet to mention the Galaxy Note in their legal battles against Samsung but I'm sure all that will change once the Note arrives on the scene.
The Galaxy Note features a 720p display, 1.4GHz processor, 8MP rear/2MP front facing cameras and running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread.




Android Phone, Samsung Galaxy Note Begins Shipping To Europe In Spite Of Apple

Android Overload: Motorola's Q3 Earnings Up 20%, Samsung Appeals Australian Injunction and More

Why, hello there. We get so many stories piling up on our to-do list from throughout the day that it’s hard to get to them all. Since they don't all get featured on our front page, we dump them up here, in the Android Overload. These are the stories we felt deserved a final once-over before slipping into the abyss of the world wide web. So have a look around and if something tickles your fancy, leave your thoughts in the comments.

Ghost Radar reviews in the Amazon AppStore are hi-larious. Thanks, Jones! [Amazon]Motorola's Q3 earnings are up 20% from last year. Still a loss in operating costs.

Android Phone, Android Overload: Motorola's Q3 Earnings Up 20%, Samsung Appeals Australian Injunction and More

$35 Aakash Android Tablet Gets Handled On Camera

Amazon's Kindle Fire made big headlines not so much because of the features or specs it housed but more because of its lower-than-expected $200 price tag. If you thought that was cheap wait until you see the $35 Aakash Android tablet launching next month in India. The tablet was developed as a low-cost, government subsidized computing device for students. The boys over at VentureBeat were able to get some hands-on with the device and surprisingly, had mostly good things to say about the tab.


Android Phone, $35 Aakash Android Tablet Gets Handled On Camera

HTC Rhyme Hits O2 UK

HTC's latest Android smartphone ‘Rhyme' is finally available for purchase in the UK via O2. The handset can be yours for free on monthly plans starting at 24 GBP / $39 (300 minutes, unlimited texts and 100MB of data included). To refresh your memory, the Rhyme offers a 3.7-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz single-core processor, a 768MB RAM, a 4GB of storage, a microSD card slot, HTC's Sense UI 3.5, a 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recording, HTC Watch, GPS, HSPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1600mAh battery and runs on Android Gingerbread OS.

TechFresh, HTC Rhyme Hits O2 UK

BMW bringing Z4 GT3 to North America, but still no Z4 M

There's something rotten in the state of Bavaria when BMW's M division is more keen to tune out crossovers than roadsters. While the previous-generation Z4 and the Z3 that preceded it both had M versions, the current Z4 has been conspicuously absent from the hall's of the BMW performance division. That could all change if the bean-counters see a good business case for a Z4 M, but in the meantime we're reportedly slated to get something even crazier: the V8-powered Z4 GT3. The competition-spec model loses the folding roof in favor of a fixed one reinforced by a full roll cage.

Autoblog, BMW bringing Z4 GT3 to North America, but still no Z4 M

Nokia to bring NFC to New York commuters

If you ever wanted a reason to get your hands on a Nokia device, the Finnish company has entered into an agreement with the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to develop an NFC-based ticketing solution, whose pilot program is expected to make its debut on regional commuter trains by the end of 2011. Given that we're about 2 months away from the end of year, it looks like commuters looking forward to pay for their tickets via NFC will not be in for a long wait.

Ubergizmo, Nokia to bring NFC to New York commuters

Apple patent suggests gestures used to control devices from a distance

While there are video editing tools for iOS devices, the fact of the matter is that it's a bit hard to edit videos on such small screens, plus sometimes touching the screen can cause unintentional editing which can ultimately lead to frustration. A new patent by Apple has suggested a way for iOS users to edit videos on their devices through the use of gestures without having to touch the device itself.

Ubergizmo, Apple patent suggests gestures used to control devices from a distance

Zune Music heading Down Under this November 16th

I would have thought that Microsoft would have given up on their Zune Music project by now, but I guess I am wrong – the company is far more resilient than most people figured out. Folks living in Australia will finally be able to gain access to the Zune Music Marketplace and Zune Music Pass this coming November 16th, although I am not quite sure just how many people living there had the patience to wait for so many years before they are able to receive music directly from Zune. If you're one of the die-hards, then good for you – proving yet again that good things come to those who wait.

Ubergizmo, Zune Music heading Down Under this November 16th

Mobilicity Releases Nokia 500

Mobilicity has decided to launch the Nokia 500 Symbian Anna smartphone in Canada. The phone features a 1GHz processor with a 3.2-inch (640×360) touchscreen display, a 5-megapixel camera and Wi-Fi connectivity. You can also create a mobile hotspot with this smartphone. Folks in Canada are able to buy the Nokia 500 for $169.99 outright.

TechFresh, Mobilicity Releases Nokia 500

RoundFlash, A Ring-Flash and Soft-Box in One

It's round. It's a flash. It's RoundFlash. The RoundFlash is — not surprisingly — a round flash. To be more specific, it's a tent-like collapsible ring-flash adapter that also works somewhat like a softbox. The trouble is, the results aren't really what you'd expect from either.

A ring flash is a donut of light that sits around the camera's lens. Because the light comes from all directions, the shadows cancel each other out.

Gadget Lab, RoundFlash, A Ring-Flash and Soft-Box in One

Purchase a new Samsung SSD, get Batman: Arkham City for free

Now here is an interesting deal that would certainly help you sit up and take notice compared to the numerous Groupon offers that are in your inbox – it seems as though the folks over at Samsung really love the caped crusader, so much so that those who decide to pick up the new 830 series SSD will also be able to enjoy a free copy of Batman: Arkham City. For such an announcement, Samsung “summoned” big guns such as Senior Vice President of Mobile Entertainment, Samsung Electronics America, Reid Sullivan, to make this announcement, where you will be able to opt from a quartet of sizes for this SSD.

Ubergizmo, Purchase a new Samsung SSD, get Batman: Arkham City for free

HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update Brings New Desk Mode – Official Dock Required

Aside from the usual Gingerbread goodies, The HTC Thunderbolt over-the-air update (rolling out now) had a few other Sense goodies bundled with it as well. As you can see from the above image, once the T-Bolt is nestled comfortably in its dock, the HTC activates an all new “Desk Mode” and viola — landscape Sense. This is a great surprise for those lucky Thunderbolt owners lucky enough to grab the official HTC dock from Verizon when it debuted back in June. Desk Mode actually displays content a little different than when in portrait mode making Sense look a little more like a tablet UI.

Android Phone, HTC Thunderbolt Gingerbread Update Brings New Desk Mode â€" Official Dock Required

New BMW M3 to come in sedan form first

Typically, when BMW releases a new M3, it launches it in coupe form first. (In fact, sales of the M3 sedan have, in North America at least, slowed to such an extent that BMW NA was tempted to stop bringing it here altogether.) But not the new model – according to the latest intel, the next-gen M3 will arrive in four-door guise first. Sources indicate a couple of reasons for that: First, the new 3 Series (pictured above in M Sport guise) on which it'll be based has so far has only come out in sedan form. Second, because the next-gen M3 is anticipated to lose some of its edge.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus hitting the UK this November 16th

Google's most recent flagship smartphone comes in the form of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, where this Ice Cream Sandwich-powered smartphone has finally received a release date for our friends who live across the pond. Yes, UK store shelves will be getting the Galaxy Nexus this coming November 16th, where according to online phone retailer Phones4U, the Galaxy Nexus can be picked up by Orange customers from that mentioned date onwards. Just to recap, what does the Samsung Galaxy Nexus bring to the table.

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Nokia N9 springs up in glossy white, gets a software update

With all the Windows Phone devices Nokia announced today, the Espoo company also revealed a new color for the N9. The MeeGo-running smartphone that got many excited, will now be available in white, alongside its black, magenta and blue siblings. Unlike them, however, the white N9 will come with a glossy finish rather than the matte finishes of the other N9 models. We're glad the white finish didn't took Nokia years (*cough* Apple *cough*) to develop because it looks stunning.





GSM Arena, Nokia N9 springs up in glossy white, gets a software update

Amazon UK Updates 16GB SIM Free Galaxy Nexus Listing, Now Coming Nov. 2nd for £730.15

We’re not sure what happened between last night and now, but Amazon UK has made some drastic changes to their listing for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Instead of it arriving November 7th for £540, we’re now getting a date of November 2nd and a price of £730.15. That’s a pretty big difference for both the price (very bad) and the date (very good). If you preordered the device yesterday, did Amazon allow you to keep it in your cart at the previous price.

Android Phone, Amazon UK Updates 16GB SIM Free Galaxy Nexus Listing, Now Coming Nov. 2nd for £730.15

HTC Sensation XE launched by O2 UK

Yes, the HTC Sensation XE has been available in the UK since earlier this month (via various retailers), but now you can also buy it from O2. O2 is offering the Sensation XE for free on monthly plans starting at £36. Head on over to the network's online shop here (accessible only in the UK) to check out all the available plans.
The Sensatoin XE is HTC's first smartphone to come with Beats Audio technology, an Beats by Dre in-ear headphones.

Unwired View, HTC Sensation XE launched by O2 UK

Announcing First Products to Achieve Broadband Forum G-PON ONU Certification

Seven products have now passed the new Broadband Forum G-PON ONU Certification Program and achieved full Certification, speeding the arrival of superfast broadband on a global scale News Highlights:Seven products from seven vendors have achieved certification against the Broadband Forum's G-PON ONU Certification Program, with more expected shortlyEnrollment in the certification program is now open[1] to G-PON ONU products with Ethernet interfaces and is based on the Broadband Forum's OD-247 test plan.

Press Release Distribution, Announcing First Products to Achieve Broadband Forum G-PON ONU Certification

WinAmp for Android Adds Wireless Mac Syncing, $5 Pro Version for Equalizer, FLAC and Crossfade/Gapless Playback

The good people at WinAmp have reportedly issued a significant upgrade to their Android application to add a lot of the features that kept many from making it their default music playing application. Common to all users is the ability to wirelessly sync your music library between Android and Mac OS, a feature only previously available to Windows users. Aside that biggie, here come a few more. For $5, WinAmp will allow you to purchase a “pro” version of the application that’ll bring oft-desired features such as FLAC support, gapless playback, crossfading, a 10 band equalizer feature and more.

Android Phone, WinAmp for Android Adds Wireless Mac Syncing, $5 Pro Version for Equalizer, FLAC and Crossfade/Gapless Playback

Happy Birthday! Windows XP is 10 years old today

Ten years ago, on October 25, 2001, Windows XP was released on retail shelves for sale. Until September, Windows XP has still been the world's most popular operating system and will be, according to StatCounter, surpassed in market share by Windows 7. Born as the sixth major generation of Windows, the software was introduced in 25 languages around the globe, but did not sell well initially. Within the first three days after launch, only 260,00 copies were sold in the U.S.

2DayBlog.com, Happy Birthday! Windows XP is 10 years old today

Wikileaks going broke, forced to suspend leaks

Founder Julian Assange told British media in London that the financial blockade against the website has drained the financial resources and he would need about $3.5 million to keep WikiLeaks going into 2013. At a news conference, Assange criticized a “dangerous, oppressive and undemocratic” that has cost WikiLeaks “tens of millions of dollars.” If additional financing is not secured, WikiLeaks will have to shut down “by the turn of the new year.”. WikiLeaks apparently receives only about $10,000 per month in donations and has been forced to suspend processing and publishing new leaks.

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Pentax Q interchangeable lens camera review

Most of the interchangeable lens cameras we've seen to date seem to follow a standard mold: they have similarly sized bodies, comparable designs and either an APS-C or Micro Four Thirds sensor at the core. But recently, some manufacturers - namely, Nikon and Pentax - have begun shrinking camera bodies in an attempt to make them even more appealing to point-and-shoot users. The result: a smaller, lighter, more fashionable ILC - that also happens to have an itsy bitsy image sensor.










Engadget, Pentax Q interchangeable lens camera review

Cadillac spends some more time with ATS at the 'Ring

There's a new "ATS the Journey" video from Cadillac up on YouTube, called "Chapter One: Welcome to the Green Hell.". We saw the introductory video two weeks ago, and unfortunately, there's not much new to see in this one. We get some good looks at the exterior of the test mule, though for some reason one shot of the the car out on the course has the ATS blurred out. And we're kind of surprised that General Motors President of North America Mark Reuss' name is misspelled.



Autoblog, Cadillac spends some more time with ATS at the 'Ring

Ford falls, Chrysler jumps in Consumer Reports reliability survey

Consumer Reports has released its annual Car Reliability Study, and the results weren't kind to Ford. The automaker saw its ranking fall from 10th to 20th due to issues with three specific models: the Explorer, Fiesta and Focus. Each of those vehicles ranked above average in reliability during their first year on the market due to issues with MyFord Touch and the dual-clutch transmissions in the Fiesta and Focus. Meanwhile, Chrysler busily inched its way up the reliability ladder.

Autoblog, Ford falls, Chrysler jumps in Consumer Reports reliability survey

Kia prices 2012 Rio sedan at $13,400*

We're not exactly surprised, but Kia will be selling the sedan version of the Rio for $200 less than the five-door hatchback. The five-door is on sale now, while the $13,400 sedan won't hit dealers until January 2012. An automatic-equipped Rio sedan will set you back $14,500, while the high-end SX trim starts at $17,500. None of those prices include the $750 destination charge. While we found a lot to like about the all-new Rio five-door in our First Drive, we remain disappointed that yet another automaker has decided to charge a premium for the hatchback version.

Autoblog, Kia prices 2012 Rio sedan at $13,400*

AT&T U-verse set-tops go wireless, free you to herniate yourself moving your HDTV around

Chances are, you put your TV in the most convenient spot based on where the requisite cables are feeding into your abode. And putting a set in a new room usually means someone is breaking out a drill. Well, starting October 31st, AT&T U-verse customers will no longer be constrained by wires. (Besides HDMI and power cords, that is.) The company's new wireless receiver pairs with your AT&T-issued residential gateway and pulls in broadcasts over WiFi. What the provider claims is the first consumer wireless receiver of its type should simplify installation and free customers from the worry of running coax around their homes.

Engadget, AT&T U-verse set-tops go wireless, free you to herniate yourself moving your HDTV around

Amiga Is Still Around; Comes Up with Very Expensive PC

If you are familiar with the history of personal computers, you may have heard about the Amiga by Commodore. Although it came with a graphic-heavy OS, the Amiga PCs have gone close to kaput as the market became dominated with Windows by the early 1990s. But the makers of Amiga are still at it, as they introduced the X1000 desktop system.

Gadget.com, Amiga Is Still Around; Comes Up with Very Expensive PC

Nissan releases first photo of completed Juke-R

The unveiling of the Nissan Juke-R prototype has been as slow and painstaking as the car's actual build. First we received initial details, a rendering and video of the project under way. Over the course of the following few weeks, Nissan continued keeping us on our toes with a series of videos showing the project coming together. Now that the vehicle has finally reached completion, the Japanese automaker has released a solitary image of the finished product.

Autoblog, Nissan releases first photo of completed Juke-R

Google Buzz settlement approved by FTC, yearly privacy audits incoming

Mountain View's lawyers can collectively breathe a sigh of relief, as the FTC has accepted an earlier proposal relating to Buzz's numerous privacy violations. The service - which alreadysettled one suit and is scheduled for rendezvous with the grim reaper - was singled out by the commission for misleading users by partially opting them in, even after they had explicitly declined to do so. As punishment, Google will be required to field yearly audits from an independent party for the next twenty years (!).

Engadget, Google Buzz settlement approved by FTC, yearly privacy audits incoming