Neutrinos could deliver millisecond advantage to cyborg Gordon Gekkos

In a world where stocks are traded based on price changes monitored at the millisecond level, every sliver of a speed advantage gained counts. And, to get that edge, financial firms will go to almost any lengths, including building high powered particle accelerators in their basements. Well, at least that's what we imagine. Banks and high-frequency trading companies are looking to the neutrino as a potential communications tool.

Engadget

See also:
itnet, Neutrinos could deliver millisecond advantage to cyborg Gordon Gekkos

Dan Knott, former Chrysler exec, succumbs to cancer at 51

Chrysler executive Dan Knott, considered an all-around great guy, took medical retirement on April 13 due to cancer, and he sadly passed away on April 29. His 24-year tenure with The Pentastar began in the role of senior engineer. By the time he took the job as head of procurement in 2009, he had helped create marquee SRT models including the Dodge Viper, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300C. Knott's efforts to improve Chrysler's relationships with suppliers has even the suppliers praising him.

Autoblog, Dan Knott, former Chrysler exec, succumbs to cancer at 51

Skype iOS apps hit v4.0: improved stability, minor UI tweaks in tow

Everyone's favorite VoIP service, Skype, has rolled out a fresh update to its iPhone / iPod Touch and iPad clients. First off, the Microsoft-owned outfit added a revamped login screen to both iOS applications, and now offers the ability to move your vid preview around the screen - much like FaceTime does. To go along with the new pair of features, Skype's changelog also notes the app will now automatically restart after a sudden crash, while other undisclosed enhancements were made to improve the overall UI, stability and accessibility. Of note, Skype v4 requires folks to be running iOS 4.3 or later.

Engadget, Skype iOS apps hit v4.0: improved stability, minor UI tweaks in tow

Bentley aims to sell 3K SUVs annually... including plug-in hybrid version

If you want a top-of-the-line SUV with serious performance capabilities, look no further than the Volkswagen Group. Its Porsche unit has had tremendous success with the Cayenne, a vehicle that has doubled its sales all on its own – and that's not even accounting for the Volkswagen Touareg or Audi Q7 that share some of its underpinnings. Keen to capitalize on that success, the German auto giant is overseeing the application of the same formula to two of its other divisions: Lamborghini, which just unveiled its new Urus concept, and Bentley, which is working on an SUV of its own.

Autoblog, Bentley aims to sell 3K SUVs annually... including plug-in hybrid version

LG launches LG Cloud, blows raspberries at S-Cloud

Four days before the purported launch of Samsung's cloud service, Korea's other technology giant has unveiled LG Cloud. The eponymous service offers 5GB free space as standard, while owners of LG's Smart TVs or smartphones will get 50GB free for six months. It'll push content between your devices, appropriately compressed for the medium, so high definition images on your TV will be slimmed down to save your phone's data cap.

Engadget, LG launches LG Cloud, blows raspberries at S-Cloud

Samsung announces Series 7 Chronos 17 laptop with Intel's Ivy Bridge on board

With the launch of Intel's Ivy Bridge processors last week, we guess it did not really come as a surprise to start seeing more computer manufacturers update their range of desktops and laptops with the new chipsets. The good news is that if you've been a fan of Samsung laptops all this while, the Korean manufacturer has just announced its Series 7 Chronos 17 laptops with the Intel's third-generation Core i7 processors built into it.

Ubergizmo, Samsung announces Series 7 Chronos 17 laptop with Intel's Ivy Bridge on board

LG launches LG Cloud storage service in Korea and the US

It certainly looks like more and more companies are hopping aboard the cloud storage bandwagon, and adding to that list is none other than Korean manufacturer LG. The company has recently announced the launch of its own cloud-based storage service dubbed LG Cloud and is expected to see a beta launch in both Korea and the US. The good news is that if you own an LG handset, you will be eligible for free 50GB worth of storage when you install the app on your phone. Unfortunately this offer will only last for the first six months, after which storage for LG owners will drop to 5GB while non-LG owners will only receive 2GB.

Ubergizmo, LG launches LG Cloud storage service in Korea and the US

Microsoft invests $300 million in new Barnes & Noble 'strategic partnership'

Well, that's an interesting end to all those legal tussles. Microsoft and bookseller Barnes and Noble have decided to buddy-up in the face of competitors like Amazon and Apple. The strategic partnership - Microsoft loves 'em - would come in the form of a new Barnes and Noble subsidiary that deals with all things Nook, in addition to its education business. The bookseller would hold onto the lion's share at 82.4 percent, with the remaining 17.6 percent in Microsoft's control. The first benefit posited would be a Nook app for the incoming Windows 8.

Engadget, Microsoft invests $300 million in new Barnes & Noble 'strategic partnership'

Apple and Samsung set to meet May 21st, hug it out over 48 hours

These two brawlers were given until July to come together and mediate over their numerous globe-spanning patent lawsuits, but it appears neither side needs to wait that long. According to Foss Patents, May 21st and 22nd have been circled on the calendar of a certain San Francisco courthouse, where Magistrate Judge Joseph C. Spero will attempt to arbitrate in a calm, soothing voice for two days straight.

2DayBlog.com, Apple and Samsung set to meet May 21st, hug it out over 48 hours

Woz: Windows Phone is ‘beautiful,' Android ‘no contest,' still loves iPhone

When Steve Wozniak talks mobile, people love to listen. Last time we checked in, he was lauding some of Android's finer points, and now he's raining praise on Windows Phone. In an interview with A New Domain, the Apple co-founder was all too happy to share his recent positive experiences with the Espoo / Redmond collaboration. In particular, Woz waxes about how intuitive the interface is, and how naturally apps lead you around. He goes on to say how there's nothing he's seen that isn't more beautiful (than iOS and Android) on the Windows system, before claiming Android is “no contest” when it comes to the interface.

2DayBlog.com, Woz: Windows Phone is ‘beautiful,' Android ‘no contest,' still loves iPhone

BBC's Planet Earth returns as a live simulcast next week - but not in the US (video)

For fans of HD and / or nature documentaries, the BBC Planet Earth series is the unquestioned champion, and to provide a proper followup the Brits are improving it the only way they know how: doing it live. What the broadcaster calls its "most ambitions global wildlife series ever" will air simultaneously in 140 countries (more on that bit later) starting Sunday May 6th, then every Thursday and Sunday for three weeks. The plan is to track animals in seven different locations around the world in real time as they struggle for survival and broadcast it all in HD.

Engadget, BBC's Planet Earth returns as a live simulcast next week - but not in the US (video)

UK judge finds mom culpable for child's injuries because of incorrect child seat

Any time a parent's poor judgment results in harm or injury to a child, it's a sad case. This story, however, seems particularly tragic. According to The Telegraph, a British woman whose daughter was seriously injured in a car crash was found negligent and partially responsible for her daughter's injuries because the girl was riding in an inappropriate child safety seat. While the accident was judged to be entirely the fault of the other driver, according to the report, his insurance company insisted that part of the responsibility for the girl's injuries fell on her mother.

Autoblog, UK judge finds mom culpable for child's injuries because of incorrect child seat

Animated video shows Orion spacecraft in orbit

NASA may have pushed back the Orion spacecraft's test flight to 2014, but you can get an early glimpse of the capsule in orbit thanks to this animated video from Full Werks studio. You'll see the capsule circle the planet before touching down in the Pacific - all with a much better view than you can expect when that actual launch date rolls around.

Engadget

See also:
gadgeter, Animated video shows Orion spacecraft in orbit

Jarre AeroPad Two Dock Station for iPad

The AeroPad Two dock station for iPad from Jarre Technologies is another beautiful audio device.  The AeroPad Two has a 30-pin connector for use with Apple's iPhones, iPods, and iPads.  It has a 3.5mm audio jack to attach non-Apple devices and a USB input with WMA, AIFF, WAVE  and MP3 decoder.  It has four speakers (30 W RMS) and a subwoofer (80 W RMS) inside its chromium-finished stainless steel body, with your choice of bamboo, black, or white front.  As you can tell from the picture, the AeroPad Two is large – measuring 33.86″ X 11.81″.  You can pre-order the AeroPad Two now for € 699 (about $925 US).  Availabili

The Gadgeteer

See also:
trendygadgets, Jarre AeroPad Two Dock Station for iPad

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690: Dual-Kepler GPUs

After teasing us for most of last week, NVIDIA has finally launched its GeForce GTX 690, a graphics card powered by two GPUs based on the “Kepler” architecture. The new card was announced at an odd our in the USA, but that's because Jen-Hsun Huang (NVIDIA's CEO) presented it in Shanghai, China. Now, you finally get to see the card in all its glory, and NVIDIA is rather proud of the reference design, which uses thixomolded magnesium alloy (instead of plastic) for the fan housing because this material provides better heat dissipation.

Ubergizmo

See also:
wareground, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 690: Dual-Kepler GPUs

Sony Introduces Melee Fighting Game

Sony has confirmed that they are working on a first-party fighting game for PlayStation 3 similar to Nintendo's Super Smash Bros. The title, PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, sounds a bit plain. However, its gameplay is more complex than you think. The game features Sony-developed characters, as well as players from third-party PS3 games, who duke it out in crazy worlds that are mashed-up from different well-loved games. Characters that are confirmed to appear in the battle game include Sweet Tooth (Twisted Metal), Kratos (God of War), Sly Cooper, and Fat Princess.

Gadget.com, Sony Introduces Melee Fighting Game

Sony NEX-F3 Camera Unveiled

Here's a leaked picture of the Sony NEX-F3. According to the picture, the camera features a 16-megapixel sensor and the new BIONZ processor. The Sony NEX-F3 also has a new built-in flash and a 180-degree tiltable LCD display. The Sony NEX-F3 is the successor to the NEX-C3. Stay tuned for more updates.

TechFresh, Sony NEX-F3 Camera Unveiled

Brazilian Foxconn workers threaten strike over working conditions

. Factory workers at one of Foxconn's Brazilian plants are complaining of overcrowded buses, poor food and a lack of water. Unless the issues are resolved by May 3, they are planning to strike, Tech Guru reported on Thursday. Workers reportedly met last Monday to voice their concerns and have given the company 10 days to address them or else over 2,500 employees will strike. Foxconn recently hired more than a thousand workers, however the company did not increase its transport infrastructure, and was also forced to hire water trucks due to the lack of water in the factory.

Boy Genius Report, Brazilian Foxconn workers threaten strike over working conditions

ODOC is a pretty sleek looking dock for the iPhone

If you're interested in getting your hands on an iPhone dock, the ODOC which is currently a Kickstarter project seeking funding. It sports a pretty sleek design and unlike some iPhone docks, the ODOC will play nicely with some iPhones even with their protective casing. It connects to your iPhone via the 30-pin dock connector, but thanks to its design, frayed and bent cables could be a thing of the past as it connects from the back as opposed to snaking in from the bottom. The ODOC will also provide users with five different angles that they can choose from in order to select the best viewing angle.

Ubergizmo, ODOC is a pretty sleek looking dock for the iPhone

Apple is 10 years behind Microsoft on security, expert says

. Apple may be the most valuable company in the world, but when it comes to security, the Cupertino-based company doesn't hold a candle to Microsoft. Kaspersky Lab co-founder and chief executive Eugene Kaspersky on Wednesday told CBR that Apple is a decade behind Microsoft in terms of computer security. ”I think they are ten years behind Microsoft in terms of security,” Kaspersky said. “For many years I've been saying that from a security point of view there is no big difference between Mac and Windows. It's always been possible to develop Mac malware, but was a bit different.

Boy Genius Report, Apple is 10 years behind Microsoft on security, expert says

Hulu advances with Gay and Lesbian Genre

Hulu has taken another step in offering home entertainment by introducing a new genre – having launched a Gay and Lesbian genre category recently. While Hulu has already offered some of the more notable films in the genre, such as Paris is Burning and Frida, there will be a totally new collection of shows to check out if you are into LGBT series, such as Noah's Arc, The Times of Harvey Milk and Queer as Folk, in addition to nearly 100 other titles to keep you entertained after a particularly long day at work. Content from Wolfe, Here!, TLA and Logo will be featured, so Hulu has more or less covered all possible bases.

Ubergizmo, Hulu advances with Gay and Lesbian Genre

New Yorkers want parking ban to curb... sex in cars?

To some residents of Midtown Manhattan, sex is a problem. Specifically, sex in cars is a problem and they've asked the Community Board to ban weekend parking on their streets. The board granted the request, citing chronic drug use, double parking and rampant sex. Unfortunately, the board has no power to enforce the ban and is awaiting a review by the Department of Transportation. If passed, the NYPD will presumably get involved and start asking frisky fornicators to get a room.

Half the problem could take care of itself soon.

Autoblog, New Yorkers want parking ban to curb... sex in cars?

EnStream to bring mobile wallet to Canadians, make loonies obsolete (video)

A joint venture of Canadian carriers Rogers, Bell and Telus called EnStream is in final talks with the country's leading banks (likely CIBC, TD, RBC, Scotiabank and BMO) to bring a mobile wallet solution to the Great White North within six months. The system, which was demoed at the CWTA Wireless Showcase last September, enables mobile payments by storing a user's financial credentials on the SIM located inside their NFC-capable phone. It aims to replace credit and debit cards at first - perhaps even driver's licenses and loyalty programs down the road. Carriers plan to charge banks a flat rate instead of a per-transaction fee.

Engadget, EnStream to bring mobile wallet to Canadians, make loonies obsolete (video)

Samsung announces 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad as basis for Galaxy S3

While we're only getting rumors and leaks here and there about the Samsung Galaxy S III, here's something that's for sure - it will be powered by the company's very own 32nm 1.4GHz quad-core processor that boasts not only a faster processing power, but also better energy savings. Samsung recently unveiled that the production of the Exynos 4 Quad processor is on-going and will make its debut into Samsung's next Galaxy smartphone that will officially be announced in May - the next Galaxy.

2DayBlog.com, Samsung announces 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad as basis for Galaxy S3

Subaru spills all the beans on BRZ development with new documentary

The Subaru BRZ might be most appreciated for reintroducing the adjectives “small,” “light” and “fun” to those who prefer not to have a convertible top with their Japanese sports car. Yet, as has been covered before, it's a neat example of packaging, with Subaru engineers having put big ideas into the BRZ's small spaces. The Japanese automaker has knocked together 22 minutes of behind-the-scenes chats with the engineers who made the BRZ to show you how they did it, and how they managed to pack all of the handling and safety bits around the fun bits.

2DayBlog.com, Subaru spills all the beans on BRZ development with new documentary

Google's gunning for web spammers, bans us from mentioning Bieber

Google's changing its search algorithm to punish sites that emphasize search-engine optimization over quality. Mountain View's data centers will exclude sites that offer no useful content, have articles written in keyword-sprinkled gibberish or only link to sites within a cluster. If the computers find it, the site's pagerank will be demoted, with the company expecting to affect around three percent of all English language queries when it goes live later this week.

Engadget, Google's gunning for web spammers, bans us from mentioning Bieber

Blogger wins against Apple to cover Nvidia GPU failures

Blogger Seattle Rex did not take no for an answer and instead took Apple to small claims court when the company denied fulfilling its promise to cover the cost of repair of a notebook that was part of a GPU replacement program that covered several defective Nvidia GPUs – in this case, Nvidia's 8600M GT chip. Apple's reasoning why it would not pay for Seattle Rex' unbootable MacBook Pro was that since it was unbootable, no one would know what the reason for this circumstance really was, even if it was common sense to conclude that the GPU was at fault.

2DayBlog.com, Blogger wins against Apple to cover Nvidia GPU failures

Samsung Officially Confirms Exynos 4 Quad For Next Generation Galaxy – Mentions Easy Upgrading For Current Dual-Core Devices

There’s been some confusion on exactly which version of the Exynos — either dual, or quad-core — would be featured inside Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S III flagship. This was after an Antutu benchmark showed the results of the Galaxy S III running on a dual-core variant and not the quad. Well, you can now rest assured that Samsung is going big for “the next Galaxy,” throwing their quad-core 32nm Exynos based off ARM’s Cortex A9 architecture, inside each and every GS3.

Android Phone

See also:
computerworld, Samsung Officially Confirms Exynos 4 Quad For Next Generation Galaxy â€" Mentions Easy Upgrading For Current Dual-Core Devices

Apple wins patents for iTunes Store, Time Machine, iPad Smart Cover and more

According to Patently Apple, the Cupertino tech giant that is Apple has just won a new set of patents that will define its direction in the future years to come. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has granted the release of twenty-five new patents for Apple. The agency declared that the aforementioned patents are mostly utility-based patents for such things like connectors, security, networking and more.
But perhaps one of the most significant patents that Apple has in possession now is a second patent for the iTunes Store including its rental system, first filed to the USPTO in 2008.

Ubergizmo, Apple wins patents for iTunes Store, Time Machine, iPad Smart Cover and more

Ikea Reveals Adorable Cardboard Digital Camera

The famous some-assembly-required Swedish furniture manufacturer Ikea has come up with a cute looking innovation to commemorate the 2012 Fuorisalone which is a design expo held in Milan recently. In the press kits that were given out to members of the media, Ikea included a cardboard digital camera that is powered by 2 AA sized batteries and equipped with an internal memory card capable of storing up to 40 photographs. Once the camera's storage space is filled up, users can swivel a little USB connector in the corner of the camera and proceed to transfer the necessary files onto another device for storage.

Ubergizmo, Ikea Reveals Adorable Cardboard Digital Camera

Carphone Warehouse now listing Samsung Galaxy S3 as ‘coming soon'

With Samsung's next Unpacked event right around the corner, retailers have already started to rollout the placeholder pages for the phone everyone expects to be announced. The latest is Carphone Warehouse. A listing for the Samsung Galaxy S3 has appeared along with a generic image and “coming soon” tag. Otherwise, nothing is revealed about the new flagship device from Samsung.
Samsung has done a great job at keeping the new phone under wraps ahead of its launch.

Android Phone, Carphone Warehouse now listing Samsung Galaxy S3 as ‘coming soon'

ChannelAdvisor to Host 2012 Spring Release Webinar Series on Facebook Campaigns, Flex Feeds and Rich Media

Series will kick-off with Overview webinar that will take place on Thursday, 26th April 2012 at 16:00pm BSTLondon, UK – 25 April 2012 – ChannelAdvisor, a global e-commerce software provider that helps retailers be seen and sell more across online channels, today announced that it will host a specialised webinar series to help retailers take advantage of the exciting new updates in the latest product release.

Press Release Distribution, ChannelAdvisor to Host 2012 Spring Release Webinar Series on Facebook Campaigns, Flex Feeds and Rich Media

The global rise in ‘always-on’ shoppers driving eCommerce

Greater accessibility and technology creating a new type of global online shopperLondon, 25th April 2012 - Global e-shoppers spend on average 22% (UK average: 25%) of their annual outgoings on goods and services online, shop for 5 hours a month (UK average: 6), watch TV whilst shopping online (global: 46%, UK: 51%) and make the majority of their purchases at 20:40 (UK: 20:05), according to the Global Online Shopper Report commissioned by WorldPay.

Press Release Distribution, The global rise in ‘always-on’ shoppers driving eCommerce

Barnes & Noble says new glowing Nook eReader will ship early in limited supply

. Barnes & Noble on Tuesday announced that its new Nook Simple Touch eBook reader will begin shipping ahead of schedule over the next week. The bookseller unveiled its new Nook eReader earlier this month, and the response has been positive thus far. BGR reviewed the original Nook Simple Touch and found it to be a terrific device, though Amazon's Kindle ecosystem posed the eReader's biggest hurdle. The new Simple Touch model is very similar to the earlier version, however it includes a new “GlowLight” display that allows users to read in the dark without sacrificing the clarity and look of the E Ink display.

Boy Genius Report, Barnes & Noble says new glowing Nook eReader will ship early in limited supply

Microsoft: Zune-based Market will be no more

Microsoft is ringing in the changes when it comes to the mobile platform, first by doing away with the option to shop for Windows Phone apps from the Zune PC software. Not only that, Microsoft also intends to increase the outlook of the Marketplace in a broader improvement effort, and will make it compulsory for you to have Windows Phone 7.5 installed on your smartphone before you are able to purchase and download new apps from the Marketplace. Heck, you cannot even update current apps as well if you do not make the Windows Phone 7.5 update.

Ubergizmo, Microsoft: Zune-based Market will be no more

Huawei to launch Windows Phone 8 handsets, Windows 8 LTE tablet this year?

Huawei made a big splash on the Android front in the last few months, by introducing several new smartphones, including the quad-core Ascend D Quad, and the super-slim Ascend P1. And it looks like it may try to do a similar thing with Windows Phone. According to Chinese website WPDang, Huawei has a team of more than 70 people who are currently working on Windows Phone devices. Reportedly, the upcoming handsets will run Windows Phone 8 Apollo, and they could be released in late 2012.

Unwired View, Huawei to launch Windows Phone 8 handsets, Windows 8 LTE tablet this year?

New Sony iOS docks promise clearer sound thanks to magnetic fluid

You can only skim through so many iPad/iPod/iPhone docks before things start to get predictable, and when a speaker dock stands out, it's usually for a retro design or a little mood lighting. Sony's two newest iOS docks, the CMT-V50iP and the CMT-V75BTiP, may look like your standard options, but they aim to break the mold by using magnetic fluid instead of speaker dampers to move sound. Sony says this technology provides clearer audio with less distortion, and no dampers means a slimmer design.

Engadget, New Sony iOS docks promise clearer sound thanks to magnetic fluid

Xiaomi sells 150,000 MIUI Android smartphones in 13 minutes

The Chinese company Xiaomi has managed to sell 150,000 of its Android smartphones in 12 minutes and 41 seconds earlier today. The Xiaomi Phone, also known as the Mi One or the M1, is an affordable device that runs the well known MIUI third-party Android user interface. The Mi One was announced last August, and it still packs quite a punch for the low price of 1,999 yuan (that's approximately $317 or €241 at today's exchange rates).

Unwired View

See also:
hightech2012, Xiaomi sells 150,000 MIUI Android smartphones in 13 minutes

Microsoft applies for low-powered interactive second display system patent

Oh patent applications… where creative ideas dance shoulder to shoulder with ill-conceived folly. Which do we have here today. We're not sure. What we are sure of, however, is that someone at Microsoft has applied for a patent that describes a device with two screens. Not that old chestnut, but the second screen being of lower-power, like e-ink, and displaying different information based on the state of the first one (i.e. is it against your face or not.) The not-to-be-trusted images illustrate the second screen covering the back of a device and displaying a clock, or other such user specified info.

2DayBlog.com, Microsoft applies for low-powered interactive second display system patent

Obama cracks down on Iran and Syria's surveillance of dissidents

President Obama may be quite cozy with tech — what with his predilection for the iPad and those town hall meetings on Facebook — but he's well aware of its dark side, too. Today he announced that the US will freeze assets and cancel the American visas of Iranian and Syrian agencies tracking dissidents and pro-democracy groups via satellite, computer and phone networks. Among the entities getting the blacklist treatment are the Syrian cellphone company Syriatel, the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence and Security, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Iranian internet provider Datak Telecom.

2DayBlog.com, Obama cracks down on Iran and Syria's surveillance of dissidents

New App from AEP Networks enables secure access to work applications on the move

Ultra Protect 7.4 enables ‘bring your own device’ with virtual access to the office via devices including the iPad and iPhoneLoudwater, UK (April 24, 2012) – Ultra Electronics AEP Networks, the provider of trusted security, has announced Ultra Protect 7.4, a new solution that enables organisations to provide its employees with secure access to work-related applications on the move even if their device is used predominately for personal use.

Press Release Distribution, New App from AEP Networks enables secure access to work applications on the move

Cherwell Software™ Creates a New Era in ITSM with the Newest Release of Cherwell Service Management®

Game Changing Solution for Service Management With Web Portal Technology that Revolutionizes the End-User ExperienceColorado Springs, CO and Wootton Bassett, UK - Cherwell Software™ today announced the latest release of the award winning Cherwell Service Management® solution, offering a completely new web portal experience using leading edge, cross-platform technologies (HTML5/CSS3, AJAX and jQuery) to provide a rich and responsive browser application experience that requires no plugins.

Press Release Distribution, Cherwell Software™ Creates a New Era in ITSM with the Newest Release of Cherwell Service Management®

Opsview Enterprise V4 delivers next-generation IT monitoring with data visualisation and enhanced dashboard capabilities

Opsview provides organisations with a highly-customisable and scalable IT monitoring solution at an affordable price READING, UK. April 24, 2012 – Opsview, the IT monitoring software provider, today announced the launch of Opsview Enterprise V4 designed to help organisations more effectively monitor and improve the performance of their increasingly complex IT infrastructures. Opsview Enterprise V4 combines the latest data visualisation and dashboard technology to provide organisations with a highly-visual and scalable platform to monitor their physical, virtual and hybrid cloud environments.

Press Release Distribution

See also:
gadgetsblog, Opsview Enterprise V4 delivers next-generation IT monitoring with data visualisation and enhanced dashboard capabilities

HTC may develop its own processors for low-end smartphones

. HTC may be looking to follow in Samsung and Apple's footsteps in developing its own processors, according to a rumor from China Times. The Taiwanese vendor has reportedly signed a “memorandum of cooperation” with ST-Ericsson to co-develop a new dedicated chip for low-end smartphones that will come out in 2013. The joint venture will help HTC reduce its reliance on Qualcomm and NVIDIA processors, which are predominantly featured in the company's current smartphone offerings. HTC, which has seen slumping sales, focused previously on the high-end market.

Boy Genius Report, HTC may develop its own processors for low-end smartphones

Sprint reassures us that the Epic 4G Touch is receiving Ice Cream Sandwich this year

Not that we’re surprised or anything, but Sprint has announced that the Samsung Epic 4G Touch, their Galaxy S II variant, would be getting Ice Cream Sandwich this year. We pretty much expected it, alongside other high-end devices, to receive the update. Unfortunately, Sprint doesn’t tell us when, exactly, to expect it within the calendar year. Still, it’s nice to see they’re committed.

Android Phone, Sprint reassures us that the Epic 4G Touch is receiving Ice Cream Sandwich this year

Foursquare Passes 20 Million User Mark and Records Over 2 Billion Check-Ins

The famous geo-tagging app Foursquare has passed 20 million users worldwide and subsequently its users have churned out a staggering 2 billion check-ins. The announcement was made to commemorate the third annual 4sqDay which resulted in US-wide meet-ups. In June 2011, Foursquare reported a user count of 10 million and after doubling that figure in less than a year, the location-based social network app can proudly claim its cross-platform success which includes iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Phone.

Ubergizmo, Foursquare Passes 20 Million User Mark and Records Over 2 Billion Check-Ins

Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE appears at Droid Does site, priced at $299.99

Verizon is about to launch the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE. That has become obvious today, since details about the device have made it to Verizon's Droid Does promo site. Renders of the phone, alongside a quick rundown of some specs, and complimentary marketing speak – they're all there. The new Droid Incredible has even been priced. It will cost $299.99 with a new two-year contract. Now all that's left for Verizon to do is actually announce this handset.


Unwired View, Verizon HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE appears at Droid Does site, priced at $299.99

AT&T HTC One X available for pre-order now

As announced earlier this week, AT&T will start selling the HTC One X on May 6. If you just can't wait to have it, AT&T has opened pre-orders for the new device today. The One X costs $199.99 with a new 2-yr agreement, and can be bought in either white, or gray. The off-contract price is $549.

Unwired View, AT&T HTC One X available for pre-order now

2012 KIA Rio EX 5-door Test Drive

For the past 2 weeks I've been lucky enough to test drive a new car. The first car was a 2012 Mazda Mazda 3 and this past week it was a KIA Rio EX 5-Door. I loved the KIA Optima I test drove last year, so I was excited to try the smaller, more economical Rio. Note: Click the images in this review to see a larger view.

I want to start this “review” out like I've done the other 2 test drive articles, by letting you know that this isn't going to be a super detailed vehicle review like you'd read in a car magazine or see on a car show. I don't know much about engines and don't car.










The Gadgeteer, 2012 KIA Rio EX 5-door Test Drive