Top R200HD HD PMP

Top has unveiled their newest HD PMP, the R200HD. The player features a 4.3-inch 480 x 272 display, a microSD card slot, a USB port, a TV-out, a headset jack, a removable battery and supports up to 768p HD video playback. Sadly, there's no word on pricing yet.

TechFresh, Top R200HD HD PMP

Last.fm now on Spotify

Earlier today, Spotify Apps was announced, and now we get to find out more about the apps that will be available with the music streaming service. One of the apps that will be available is Last.fm, a music recommendation service that's made its name for itself over the many years that it's been around now. In case you didn't know, Last.fm is a service that keeps track of all the songs you listen to with its scrobbler plugin and stores it in your profile.

Ubergizmo, Last.fm now on Spotify

Sony Ericsson: Box.Net Offer Not Yet Live

Sony Ericsson says they have posted the Box.Net promotion details earlier than they were supposed to. The deal was that all Xperia device owners could get 50GB of storage free for downloading the Android app on a Sony Ericsson Xperia device and signing up for an account. If you have tried but were unable to get the deal, this is why. The promotion does indeed exist, anyway. We just have to wait for Sony Ericsson's word when it actually goes live. We'll let you know when that happens.

Android Phone, Sony Ericsson: Box.Net Offer Not Yet Live

iMobifone is pure win for retro hands-free accessory

You know all the hullabaloo about radiation from the cell phone or smartphone which might end up frying your brains eventually. Well, scientists claim that the amount of radiation which is emitted is minimal, and you won't grow another ear or a literal third eye over years of prolonged exposure to radiation from the handset. Well, for those who prefer to play it safe, here is an accessory that surely even Alexander Graham Bell would have approved of – after all, it merges both the old and the new, resulting in the iMobifone.

Ubergizmo, iMobifone is pure win for retro hands-free accessory

Google: Galaxy Nexus volume fix to roll out next week

Hey, remember those volume issues that European Galaxy Nexus users were complaining about. While a software fix may have already floated around the internet ether last week, Google has informed us that it'll be officially distributing the retweak very soon.

Engadget, Google: Galaxy Nexus volume fix to roll out next week

Canon EOS 1000D washes ashore in BC, Canada, SD card reveals it was lost at sea for over a year, owner of camera identified

What you're looking at was once a fully functional Canon EOS 1000D, now merely a relic of the sea (the Pacific Ocean, to be exact), which was recently posted on Google+. User Marcus Thompson, found the DSLR washed up near a wharf while on a diving job in Deep Bay British Columbia, Canada and decided to take it home to find out what could be salvaged. After removing and cleaning the SanDisk Extreme III SD card inside of it, he was successfully able to recover about 50 photos with EXIF data from August 2010, showcasing what's described to be a firefighter and his family on vacation.

2DayBlog.com, Canon EOS 1000D washes ashore in BC, Canada, SD card reveals it was lost at sea for over a year, owner of camera identified

China Telecom To Launch Motorola XT928 Next Month

China Telecom is preparing to launch a new Android smartphone from Motorola namely the Motorola XT928. The handset will become available next month, however, there's no word on pricing yet. Specs-wise, the XT928 will feature a 4.5-inch 1280 x 720 HD display with Corning Gorilla Glass, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 1.3MP front-facing camera, a 13MP rear-facing camera with 1080p Full HD video recording and run on Android 2.3 OS.

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gadgetsblog, China Telecom To Launch Motorola XT928 Next Month

Mouse Computer MB-P520B 15.6-Inch Notebook

Mouse Computer hits back with their new 15.6-inch notebook, the MB-P520B. The system sports a 15.6-inch 1920 x 1080 Full HD display, a 2.20GHz Intel Core i7-2670QM processor, an Intel HM65 Express chipset, a GeForce GTX 560M 1.5GB graphics card, an 8GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a card reader, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 + HS, 2x USB 3.0 ports, an HDMI port and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The MB-P520B sells for 99,750 Yen (about $1,280).

TechFresh, Mouse Computer MB-P520B 15.6-Inch Notebook

iPhone 4S priced like a boss

Remember the Made in Brazil iPhone 4 that we spotted last week. Well, it seems that this part of the world is crazy for Apple's “best iPhone yet” as well, considering how the iPhone 4S has been priced like a boss – on the same level as that of a MacBook Pro, in fact. We are talking about a $1,900 plus price point, all for 16GB of internal storage. Heaven knows just how much the 64GB model will cost.

Ubergizmo, iPhone 4S priced like a boss

Galaxy Nexus gets an optional larger battery in Korea

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus still hasn't reared its head on this side of the world yet, but it looks like its Korean brethren have already started receiving matching accessories. According to reports online, folks who purchase the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in Korea will be able to purchase an optional larger battery for the device. And unlike the HTC Thunderbolt's battery that adds a hideous bump to the phone's rear, the Galaxy Nexus' larger battery only increases the thickness of the phone ever so slightly. It even comes with a slightly redesigned battery cover to accommodate it.

Ubergizmo, Galaxy Nexus gets an optional larger battery in Korea

ARM's New DS-5 Tools Will Allow Android Developers to Achieve Even Better Application Performance

ARM is introducing a new tool for Android developers called the ARM Development Studio 5 community edition. It allows applications written in C and C++ to be optimized for ARM hardware (pretty much every chipset inside every Android device) even more than the Native Development Kit provided by Google allows. With this, developers can achieve up to 4 times better performance than they currently enjoy. While the NDK has proven to be good enough and has helped developers bring over many great applications, this tool can only help developers and users alike. Jump to the link ahead for the full press details.

Android Phone, ARM's New DS-5 Tools Will Allow Android Developers to Achieve Even Better Application Performance

Twine – Strings the real world to the internet

The Twine is created by Supermechanical , a pair of graduates from  MIT Media Lab, and is currently seeking ( well, they've actually already exceeded ) funding on Kickstarter. The Twine is a durable 2.5″ square that provides in-built wifi connectivity, internal on-board temperature and accelerometer, as well as an external expansion jack for other sensors ( such as moisture ).  Power is supplied either by an on-board mini USB or two AAA batteries.

The Gadgeteer, Twine â€" Strings the real world to the internet

Crypteks: Encrypted, Combo-Locked USB Stick For the Seriously Paranoid

The Crypteks USB stick was inspired by Dan Brown's well-written book, The Da Vinci Code. If you need an 8GB USB stick that is both hardware encrypted and physically locked then you probably have a secret worth paying $130 to protect. If this is the case, I suggest you either confess your porn habit (really — you'll feel a lot better) or buy the Crypteks USB.
Don't believe me? Then listen to the pitch from honey-voiced Crypteks boss Fahad Koumaiha, who could easily make an alternative living reading bedtime stories.

The Crypteks USB was inspired by the Cryptex from Dan Brown's literary masterpiece The Da Vinci Code.

Gadget Lab, Crypteks: Encrypted, Combo-Locked USB Stick For the Seriously Paranoid

The Ken Fox Troupe and the Wall of Death

The carnival doesn't quite enjoy the same level of prestige it once did. The old-world entertainment now has to vie with a movie industry soaked in computer-generated special effects, on-demand satellite entertainment and a vast expanse of electronic distractions. That doesn't make some of the stunts performed at the carnival any less amazing, however, and it's especially true when it comes to the infamous Wall of Death, wherein motorcycle riders ramp up speed and take to a near vertical wall to defy gravity. Benedict Campbell has just finished a short film on Ken Fox and his family.

2DayBlog.com, The Ken Fox Troupe and the Wall of Death

In a flight? Better switch off your iPhone, or else all fire break loss

This iPhone 4 started to glow red and smoulder with dense fumes in the middle of a flight to Sidney, Australia. Fortunately, a flight attendant stopped it from exploding violently, something that has happened before with other gadgets. The owner of the self-combusting iPhone wasn't doing anything extraordinary with it. The iPhone's battery just started to overheat in the middle Regional Express' flight ZL319, going from Lismore to Sidney. According to the airline, the flight attendant extinguished following standard emergency procedures.

2DayBlog.com, In a flight? Better switch off your iPhone, or else all fire break loss

3D printer maker Stratasys expands automated support-removal process for polycarbonate material

Low-labour process speeds up prototyping and production of polycarbonate partsFRANKFURT - 29th November 2011 - (NASDAQ: SSYS) Stratasys says it will expand its WaterWorks soluble support material to be compatible with its polycarbonate build material (PC-10) for its Fortus 3D Production Systems. Previously, WaterWorks soluble support material was available exclusively for the company's ABS-based material formulations. The soluble support material - SR-100 - allows automated, hands-free removal, resulting in more efficient prototype and part production. SR-100 soluble support material will also enable a finer layer thickness.

Press Release Distribution, 3D printer maker Stratasys expands automated support-removal process for polycarbonate material

Toshiba Portege Z830 ultrabook now available

Toshiba announced its new ultrabook, the Portege Z830 back in September, and now - just in time for the holiday season, it is available for purchase. The ultrabooks feature Intel's second-gen Core processors, weigh less than 2.5 pounds, feature a 0.63″ profile, a full-size backlit and spill-resistant keyboard. The Z830 will be available with a 128GB SSD and up to 6GB of DDR3 RAM. It is touted to have 8 hours of battery life, and features Toshiba's Hi-Speed Start technology which helps boot and wake-up times.
The Toshiba Portege Z830 can be yours now with prices starting at $829 from Toshiba Direct.

Ubergizmo, Toshiba Portege Z830 ultrabook now available

Apple iPhone spontaneously combusts aboard flight in Australia

. An Apple iPhone spontaneously began smoking and emitting a red glow while aboard an airplane in Australia. Passengers aboard Regional Express flight ZL319 were welcomed to their destination in Sydney, Australia on Friday by a frightening ordeal. According to the airline, a passenger's iPhone began “emitting a significant amount of dense smoke” shortly after the flight landed, and the smoke was accompanied by a red glow. A flight attendant extinguished the device and no passengers or airline staff were injured according to the airline.

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Google Wallet comes to Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unofficially)

. Many of us wondered why Google's new flagship Galaxy Nexus doesn't support Google Wallet, an NFC-based payment service that the company introduced a few months back. Since Google Wallet is only available in the United States at the moment, it makes sense that it isn't supported on the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus. Google Wallet also will not be supported on Verizon Wireless' version of the smartphone, however, which is set to launch early next month.


Boy Genius Report, Google Wallet comes to Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unofficially)

Motorola DROID Bionic Now $200

We're not at all surprised by this bit of news considering new devices have one-upped the DROID Bionic since its debut. The news is that Verizon has dropped its price to $200. It's the standard on-contract price we see from other carriers for their high-end phones so while it's cheaper than the norm for Verizon customers, it's still not quite cheap. Get started at Verizon's site if you're interested (though we're sure some better deals may pop up from third party retailers soon).

Android Phone, Motorola DROID Bionic Now $200

Asus Transformer Prime to be launched on December 8 in the US?

Last time we heard about it, the Asus Transformer Prime was scheduled to be released in the US either on November 28, or on December 16. The Nov. 28 date can be ruled out now, since GameStop (which initially said it would launch the new tablet on that day) now says the Transformer Prime should become available on December 9.
But the Prime could be launched a little earlier: Newegg expects to sell it starting December 8 (for $499.99).

If the December 8 launch date turns out to be accurate, the Asus Transformer Prime may join Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus (which might be out on the same day).

Unwired View, Asus Transformer Prime to be launched on December 8 in the US?

Motorola Seeking Testers for New XOOM Software ‘Project'

The Motorola Feedback Network is once again making a call for testers of an upcoming software release. The new “project” is aimed at owners of the original Motorola XOOM , but little is known about it at this time. Motorola is requesting confidentiality, which, as you can see, has stopped no one from reporting the news to folks such as myself. There is no given timeline for when we might see the first signs of this mysterious update (if it is even an update at all). Speculation will no doubt turn to Android 4.0, though we feel that might be a bit premature.

Android Phone, Motorola Seeking Testers for New XOOM Software ‘Project'

Levenger India Cloud Book Pillow Review

How would you like to give a gift this holiday season that's actually multiple gifts in one.  You can, with the India Cloud Book Pillow from Levenger.  The recipient will get a great book pillow that works with paper books, eBook readers, and tablets.  Other people will receive the gift of a living wage and the gift of literacy, and you'll receive the gift of knowing you helped so many people.  Read on to learn how one small pillow can do so much.

Most of the images in this review can be clicked for an enlarged view.

Anyone who reads a lot knows that books – even small eBook readers – can be tiring to hold for long periods.






The Gadgeteer, Levenger India Cloud Book Pillow Review

Telmap Partners with iPUBLISH for ultra-local German content

Integrating PRINZ guides and additional iPUBLISH content into the Telmap Mobile Location CompanionLONDON, Monday 28 November, 2011 - Telmap, pioneers in mobile location-based services, today announces a partnership with iPUBLISH, a content sales specialist for the development of digital travel guides and event applications for navigation systems and other mobile platforms, integrating iPUBLISH's guides including PRINZ guides into the Telmap Mobile Location Companion.The new iPUBLISH additions include 2 content packages:Prinz event guide: The most recognized events guide brand in Germany, covering tens of thousands of events each month in 200

Press Release Distribution, Telmap Partners with iPUBLISH for ultra-local German content

SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Limited Edition headset

Just like how each of us have our favorite brand that we love to support, so too, do gamers and their never ending collection of hardware. After all, there are different kinds of hardware to suit various playing styles, not to mention the genres of games itself. SteelSeries has been a name that is right up there with the best of them, including Razer and Logitech, and their latest addition would be the SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Limited Edition headset.

Ubergizmo, SteelSeries 7H Fnatic Limited Edition headset

Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread headed to Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket

If you happen to be one of the bunch of folks who picked up the spanking new Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket from AT&T, then you would do well to quickly make a check on whether there is a new software update available or not.

Ubergizmo, Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread headed to Samsung Galaxy S2 Skyrocket

HTC gets the clone treatment with HTE

Want to clone a device. Look no further than the masters residing over at China, where the latest device to be cloned would be HTC's smartphone, and the “fake” smartphone is known as the HTE. Yes sir, this particular knock off is touted to deliver HTC's very own Sense UI, not to mention being compatible with Sprint's 4G technology – at least that is what the branding at the back touts, although I am not quite sure whether this will be case when you unbox said device in your living room.

Ubergizmo, HTC gets the clone treatment with HTE

LaCie LaPlug Product Review

Doesn't everyone have a few USB Memory Sticks or a USB hard drive that they want to share their content with their family and friends?  Personally, I have a 500GB USB hard drive and a couple of 8GB Memory Sticks that I and my children constantly move from computer to computer to share content.








The Gadgeteer, LaCie LaPlug Product Review

Refresh Roundup: week of November 21, 2011

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know.

Engadget, Refresh Roundup: week of November 21, 2011

Unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 Now Available For $789!

The unlocked Lumia 800 should work with the SIM card of your choice and is therefore not bound to any carriers or contracts which otherwise offer it at subsidized prices against a periodic customer contract. Hit past the break to know more or jump into the other side of the link to get yourself one. Here's a refresher of sorts from Expansys on what's an “unlocked” phone:

“Many cell phones are designed to use a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card to store subscriber data. These SIM cards are issued by the carrier and provide cell service to the phone.


Technology Nerd, Unlocked Nokia Lumia 800 Now Available For $789!

Add Bluetooth to your non-Bluetooth audio devices with AirBlue

Have an awesome stereo speaker system but no way to get your music to it wirelessly?  That's where AirBlue from Kanex comes in.  Shaped like a hockey puck, it's a Bluetooth audio receiver into which you can plug a 3.5mm audio cable.  Just pair your iPhone (or any Bluetooth-enabled music player) to AirBlue, and you'll be able to play your music wirelessly up to 33 feet away.  The AirBlue has an internal rechargeable battery that lasts up to 10 hours.  AirBlue is priced at $49 direct from Kanex.

The Gadgeteer, Add Bluetooth to your non-Bluetooth audio devices with AirBlue

HP Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line 15.6-Inch Notebook

Here comes a new 15.6-inch notebook from HP, the Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line. Powered by a 2.30GHz Intel Core i3-2350M processor, the system packs a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 display, an Intel HM65 Express Chipset, an Intel HD 3000 graphics, a 2GB DDR3 RAM, a 320GB hard drive, a 2-in-1 card reader, an HP TrueVision HD webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0 and runs on Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (SP1) OS. The Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line sells for 43,050 Yen (about $554).

TechFresh, HP Pavilion dv6-6b00/CT Standard Line 15.6-Inch Notebook

Microsoft's next-gen Surface available for pre-order

Microsoft reports that the next-generation Surface “touch-based table computer” is now available for pre-order through Samsung resellers in 23 countries worldwide. Commercial businesses that have a spare $8,400 in their wallet can head here to find a local representative and establish their place in line when the unit begins to ship in early 2012. Called the Samsung SUR40, the device features PixelSense technology which gives LCD panels the ability to see without the use of cameras.

2DayBlog.com, Microsoft's next-gen Surface available for pre-order

ICOO Outs 16GB K13 Full HD PMP

ICOO has rolled out the 16GB version of its K13 Full HD PMP. Just like its predecessor (8GB model), the 16GB model also comes with a 5.0-inch 800 x 480 display, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), an FM radio, a voice recorder, an e-book reader, a picture browser, built-in games, built-in Yamaha high-power speakers, a USB 2.0 port, a TV-out and supports up to 1080p Full HD video playback. The 16GB K13 sells for only 199 Yuan (about $31).

TechFresh, ICOO Outs 16GB K13 Full HD PMP

RIM, Telefonica announce NFC trial, aim to launch mobile wallet next year

RIM's NFC campaign is about to roll into Iberia, now that the BlackBerry manufacturer has announced a new partnership with Madrid-based Telefonica. This week, the two companies unveiled plans to begin testing a mobile payment and ID card system across the Spanish capital, in the hopes of launching commercial services next year. The so-called Telefonica Wallet for BlackBerry trial will involve some 350 Telefonica employees and a select group of testers within Madrid, each of whom will be able to make payments, access offices and check bank statements from their BlackBerry handsets.

Engadget, RIM, Telefonica announce NFC trial, aim to launch mobile wallet next year

HiddenRadio & Bluetooth Speaker is simple and elegant

While there are a lot of wireless speakers available on the market, not all of them are able to achieve the same simplicity and elegance that just oozes out of the HiddenRadio & Bluetooth Speaker. This clever little device is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that lets you play your audio from any Bluetooth-enabled device (which should include your smartphone and tablet). To make it work, all you have to do is turn it on by twisting the top and pairing it via Bluetooth. And that's about it. To increase the volume, you only need to pull the speaker higher, and to decrease the volume, just do the opposite.

Ubergizmo, HiddenRadio & Bluetooth Speaker is simple and elegant

Cyan Nokia Lumia 800 hits Three UK

If you like the Nokia Lumia 800, but find its primary black color a bit too conservative for your taste, we've got some great news for you. The cyan version of the WP smartphone just went on sale at the UK carrier Three. The news was confirmed by the company's official Twitter account, but its official website still doesn't mention anything about a cyan Lumia 800. So, if you want to get yourself a shiny new cyan unit, you'd have to visit one of Three's brick and mortar stores.

But for the different color of the non-painted plastic unibody, the cyan Lumia 800 is identical to its black sibling.

GSM Arena, Cyan Nokia Lumia 800 hits Three UK

T-Mobile UK launches midrange Vivacity droid, free on contract

T-Mobile UK have unveiled their Vivacity Android smartphone, available today for as little as free of charge on a £10 per month deal or £99 on pay as you go. It will be available starting today at T-Mobile stores, the online shop and telesales. Specs are middle of the road matching the low asking price. On the front there's a 3.5x16M color TFT of WVGA (480 x 800) resolution capacitive touchscreen display. On the back there's a 5 MP snapper, while the inside goodies include HSDPA, Wi-Fi connectivity, GPS and Android Gingerbread 2.3 among others.

The T-Mobile Vivacity is lightweight at 118 g and thin at 10.5 mm.



GSM Arena, T-Mobile UK launches midrange Vivacity droid, free on contract