The Evernote Smart Notebook by Moleskine: paper sketchbooks and journals get connected

Evernote has trotted out an update to its iOS app and accompanied the software release with an announcement of a collaboration with Moleskine. Yes, you read that correctly. The digital note-taking application has teamed up with the analog sktechbook maker to produce the Evernote Smart Notebook. Designed specifically for the refreshed iPhone and iPad software, the notebooks allow users to snag written notes or drawings right off the paper and archive them with the app - making them searchable and organized for future reference.







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PC shipments slow in Q2, Windows 8 not expected to help

. PC vendors will continue to struggle as worldwide shipments are expected to grow just 0.9% in 2012, according to IDC. The research firm estimates that companies will ship only 367 million units, marking the second consecutive year of growth below 2%. Even with the impending release of Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, sales are expected to remain slow. “The U.S. market will remain depressed until Windows 8 products hit the shelves in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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Pictures of Sony's Xperia J smartphone leak

. Some pictures of Sony's (SNY) Xperia J mid-range smartphone have started to trickle out on Taiwanese site ePrice and so far the new Xperia device looks pretty similar to the Sony Xperia smartphones we've seen in the past. The key difference is that the Xperia J seems to have more curved edges around its outer frame, making it somewhat more stylish than previous models that were simply flat slabs. In terms of specs, the Xperia J is actually a bit weaker than the Xperia ion Sony released earlier this year as it features a 4-inch FWVGA display, a 1GHz single-core processor, a 5-megapixel camera and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

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Facebook reportedly “forcing” employees to use Android phones in order to improve the Android Facebook app

As we had reported a couple of days ago, Facebook for iOS was given a pretty big update which hopefully will sit well with iOS users. Unfortunately the Android version of the Facebook app has yet to receive the same treatment and while I personally find that the app isn't too horrible, it could do some with tweaks and improvements and added functionality. Facebook seems to think so as well and according to reports, Facebook's management has instituted a new "policy" that supposedly will make employees more proactive in making the Android Facebook app just as good, if not better than its recently updated iOS counterpart.

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Asus Transformer Pad 300 gets Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in the UK

The Asus Transformer Pad 300 was probably the first non-Nexus device to get updated to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, thus keeping with the Taiwanese company's tradition of being one of the fastest to issue updates to new OS versions. But the initial rollout, which we told you about last week, was limited to the US. Not anymore, though. Jelly Bean has now trickled across the ocean and arrived in the UK. We can assume that the other European countries are going to be next. Asus UK announced on its Facebook page that the JB update is now rolling out.

As this is an over-the-air update, your tablet will notify you once it reaches it.

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Another Record Breaking Domain Purchase for www.cruise.co.uk

UK, 24 August 2012 – As the UK’s largest online cruise travel agent, www.cruise.co.uk is used to making big statements about its cruise business and the purchase of www.cruises.co for over $80,000 this month heralds a new venture for the business in 2013.

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Sony Xperia J ST26i official image leaks

Sony seems to be on a mission to flood the market with as many smartphones as possible. The latest member of this crusade is the Xperia J ST26i, which was spotted by ePrice. The Xperia J will be a mid-range budget smartphone that comes with a 4-inch, 854 x 480 resolution display, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A processor, 5 megapixel rear camera, VGA front camera and a 1,700mAh battery. The phone is likely to be running on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Xperia J looks a lot like the older Xperia arc, with the same curved backside designed to aid grip.


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Lotaris Partners with Ericsson IPX to Increase Mobile Payment Advantages For Software Providers and App Developers

Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland - Lotaris SA, leader in mobile application purchasing and licensing technology, has partnered with Ericsson IPX to expand billing options for independent software vendors (ISVs) and app developers. The Lotaris platform now includes Ericsson IPX's integrated mobile operator billing, with agreements with 120 operators in 25 countries.Greater convenience, more opportunityWith Ericsson IPX, Lotaris enables ISVs and developers to offer mobile consumers the convenience of paying for apps and digital content through the consumer's own mobile billing plan.

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FCC wants to know if it's too modest about broadband, gives chance to fight caps and slow speeds

A common complaint with the FCC's National Broadband Plan is its conservative definition of the broadband in question: many would argue that the 4Mbps baseline is an anachronism in an era of 4G, FiOS and Google Fiber. If you've ever wanted the FCC to up the ante, now's your chance. The regulator wants comments on its definitions of fixed and mobile broadband to gauge whether real-world trends like multi-user streaming video should lead to raised expectations for internet providers. Ever been burnt by a too-low bandwidth cap.

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RIM tries to patent system-generated blog entries, we quietly update our resumés

Research in Motion has applied to patent a system for automatically drafting a blog entry on your smartphone. In the examples, it would build out the bare-bones of an entry as soon as it hits a "trigger event," such as taking a picture at a pre-determined set of GPS co-ordinates. Presumably, all you'd have to do is fill in the witty caption below and hit send, saving you valuable minutes on your road-trip.

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FCC approves Verizon's cable spectrum purchase

. The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday officially approved Verizon Wireless' $39 billion deal to acquire AWS spectrum licenses from a consortium of cable companies. The Commission also signed off on a spectrum swap with Leap Wireless (LEAP) and an additional transaction that will see a number of AWS holdings transferred to T-Mobile. According to the FCC's press release, Verizon (VZ) must complete its spectrum transfer with T-Mobile within 45 days of closing the deal with the cable companies.

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2014 Volkswagen Golf R prototype makes its first appearance

Here we have spy shots of the 2014 Mk7 Volkswagen Golf R, the high-flying variant of the hatchback mainstay that will change the way things are done in the Golf world. Built on Volkswagen's next-generation MQB chassis, officials say the 2014 Golf will be about 150 pounds lighter than the current model. The present Golf R makes 256 horsepower from its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, but with 260 horsepower expected in the next GTI, the Golf R will certainly push the bar higher. The question is, how will the bar be pushed? Ulrich Riestenpatt gt.

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WhatsApp now delivers 10 billion messages each day

. Last October, BGR broke the news that WhatsApp was delivering 1 billion messages each day. This caused quite a stir, as it dovetailed with some mobile operator warnings about declining SMS volumes, most notably by KPN. On Thursday, just 10 months later, WhatsApp confirmed that it is now handling 10 billion messages a day - 4 billion inbound messages and 6 billion outbound.

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Netflix inks deal with Weinstein Co.-owned Radius-TWC, films coming to watch instantly next year

Netflix will be expanding its streaming offerings a bit next year, thanks to a content deal struck with the Weinstein Company's Radius-TWC distribution label. The multi-year deal will be bringing films like the Sundance "sensation" The Bachelorette and the Tobey Maguire / Elizabeth Banks movie The Details to the service, along with Only God Forgives, Nicolas Winding Refn's followup to Drive. The fruits of the deal will hit Netflix's watch instantly early 2013.

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Kia readying GT and convertible Soul models?

Be it the upright seating arrangement, the utility in a compact package, or just buyers captivated by dancing hamsters, the Kia Soul has proven to be one of the Korean automaker's best-selling models. Its popularity has driven Kia to renew the funky hatch for the 2014 model year, perhaps with some unexpected variants. The sleuths at CarPix have nabbed the next Soul testing in the desert, and even with the camouflage disguise, our spies say it looks like the redesign has left the Soul slightly lower and a little wider. Additionally, the headlights have a more squared-off, masculine appearance.

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Mitsubishi Australia CEO: 'I don't know why people buy a Mitsubishi'

While we appreciate candor among executives, it is generally unwise for the CEO of any company to slight their own brand – even if they really dislike their product. Mutsuhiro Oshikiri may not have gotten the memo. According to a report in the Sydney Morning Herald, the new CEO of Mitsubishi Australia isn't mincing words, saying "the product is too old...the prices are too high." Oshikiri took over the Australian branch of the Japanese automaker just ten weeks ago, and says the brand needs to be updating its product portfolio more quickly.


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Facebook for iOS updated

Experience a more fluid experience on Facebook if you are using Facebook for iOS, which means you are checking out the social network on your iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad. Well, the latest version of Facebook for iOS is said to make keeping up with friends faster and easier. Installing this latest update will bump up the version number to Facebook 5.0 for iOS, making it twice as fast compared to its predecessor, especially when it comes to launching the app, scrolling through the entire news feed and opening up photos in the feed.

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Pandora Android app update: new UI, song history and song lyrics for impromptu cubicle concerts

If Pandora for Android is your go-to service for music streaming while you're out and about, you're in for a bit of a treat. The internet radio outfit has updated it's app for the Google OS with a number of enhancements that should make spinning those Music Genome Project selections even more satisfying. First, a redesigned UI and navigation takes some cues from the Android design standards in order to liven up the aesthetics. A retooled song history allows users to review, rate and bookmark their previously played tracks for future reference.

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Elevate Your Mousing – ROCCAT Sense High Precision Gaming Mousepad

I haven't used a mouse pad in years because my 6yr old Logitech MX Revolution wireless mouse doesn't need one. That said, all I'm doing is normal stuff while surfing and writing. Gamers are more high maintenance than I am. They require a mouse pad like the Sense Chrome Blue High Precision Gaming Mousepad from Hamburg Germany based ROCCAT. This mouse pad is 400 x 280mm x 2mm high. It has a special microcrystalline coating which is incorporated into the fabric surface to provide frictional resistance between the mouse and the pad.

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AT&T and T-Mobile again remind us of why we should grateful their merger collapsed

. It wasn't that long ago when American wireless subscribers seemed resigned to the fact that AT&T (T) was going to gobble up T-Mobile and that Sprint (S) would likely be bought up by Verizon (VZ) shortly after, thus dooming us all to live under a wireless duopoly. But then something happened: The government decided that an AT&T/T-Mobile merger would consolidate the wireless industry too much and moved to block it. And since then, there have been some encouraging signs that the U.S.

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Apple's Power Mac G4s get a new lease on life as a coffee table

We're not sure how many of you guys out there remember Apple's Power Mac G4, but for those who do and love its design, well here's a way that you'll be able to have its design in front of you and "immortalized" as the computer towers have been transformed into a coffee table. Designed by Ryan Orr of Re:form Designs, it has been described as:. "The G4 model is available in three different chassis styles - slate blue, "Quicksilver", or mirror door - and is available "all natural", or can be upgraded with coatings or details tailored specifically for you!".

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BMW Zagato Roadster breaks cover in Pebble Beach

BMW and Zagato decided that their initial collaboration on the Zagato Coupe, which debuted just three months ago at the Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, was so successful that an encore was called for. The result is this, the Zagato Roadster, which was conceived, designed and produced in the remarkably short time of six weeks to be ready for its debut this weekend at the 2012 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Perhaps the haste with which the Z4-based Zagato Roadster came into being doesn't impress you because it is, after all, a droptop version of the Coupe, most of which has been carried over intact.




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Ego WiFi HD Action Camera

Action cameras have become quite popular nowadays. With many models now available in the market to choose from, people may now have this opportunity to capture images as well as video using a hi-speed camera that will be able to capture every action in crisp and clear detail. The new Ego WiFi HD Action Camera is now of those new entries in this new market. The Ego WiFi HD Action Camera is designed to capture images as well as video in 1080p Full HD quality. Because of its tiny size, this camera makes it even more convenient to use as it won't be in any way an obstacle when being used.

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Bing integrates Quora to social sidebar

Microsoft has just announced that the Bing website is now integrating Quora in the social side bar. The idea -says Bing- is that the Microsoft search engine not only want to show pertinent search results, but also who provides relevant answers. Although there are relevant answers elsewhere (forums, Q&A sites…), this is a potentially huge win for Quora, where most users log-in via Facebook with their real identity. U.S based users should start seeing Quora contributors in the sidebar, today.

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Sky's NOW TV debuts on Xbox

Well, what do we have here. Sky's NOW TV has just debuted on the Xbox platform, offering instant access movies to the current generation game console from Microsoft, and this comes after it was introduced across different platforms such as the PC, Mac, iOS devices like the iPhone and iPad, as well as selected Android smartphones in addition to YouView. Just what does NOW TV place on the table that might make you want to pick it up.

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Cancer scanner halves radiation

So sorry, you are not going to turn into a mutant anytime soon after undergoing a round with this cancer scanner which merges both PET (Positron Emission Tomography)and MRI into a single device, resulting in a new kind of medical technology that boasts of improved image quality and less radiation, thanks to the efforts of particle physicists at the University in Oslo .

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Nikon Coolpix P7700 announced

We saw leaked photos of the Nikon Coolpix P7700 earlier yesterday morning, and here we are with the real deal – meaning those leaked photos are legit. The Nikon Coolpix P7700 was specially constructed to go up against the Canon PowerShot G1 X, where it will be a prosumer model, so beginners would want to give this a miss and perhaps try something more entry level instead.

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New BitCoin credit card to free your plastic from paper currency

. Technophiles who are brave enough to swap in their cash for a virtual currency might want to check out the latest creation from BitInstant. As Parity News reports, BitInstant cofounder Charlie Shrem says that his company is two months away from releasing a BitCoin-based credit card that will let users treat their virtual coins in the same manner they treat state-backed currencies.

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Apple resellers may be gearing up for September 12th iPad mini unveiling

. Apple (AAPL) is reportedly instructing its reseller partners to “set aside additional table space for iPad displays over the next few weeks,” according to a report on Tuesday. MacRumors cites multiple anonymous sources in claiming that Apple resellers in Europe are receiving the directive from Apple, and they have been asked to ensure that the extra space is set aside by September 12th.

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FLA still not completely satisfied with working conditions in Foxconn's Apple plants

. The Fair Labor Association has given Apple (AAPL) and Foxconn a tentative thumbs up for their efforts to improve working and safety conditions for their manufacturing workforce, Reuters reports. However, the association also said that Apple and Foxconn still need to submit to audits to ensure that workers aren't made to work past the legal limit of weekly hours.

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iPhone 5 lands in September, German carrier says

When's the new iPhone coming. Well, it will be available in September, according to one German carrier. This comes to confirm a recent rumor that mentioned September 21 as the release date for the first wave of countries. Of course, the exact date could end up being different, especially outside of the US, but Mobilcom-Debitel seems pretty certain that it will be selling the next iPhone next month.
Furthermore, this info has made it into the company's August newsletter. At this point, we hope Apple would just announce its event.


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Suzuki recalling 101,000 Forenza, Reno models over faulty headlamps

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced a recall of over 100,000 Suzuki models. The NHTSA recall extends to certain 2004-2006 Suzuki Forenza models and 2005-2006 Reno vehicles, These were vehicles produced from September 2003 through March 2006. Press Release:NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 12V397000.
Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s):

SUZUKI / FORENZA 2004-2006

SUZUKI / RENO 2005-2006

Manufacturer: AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR CORP.


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iPhone 5 launches in September according to German carrier

. Apple's (AAPL) next-generation “iPhone 5” will become available starting next month according to German wireless carrier Mobilecom Debitel. The company on Tuesday began sending emails to customers stating that Apple's sixth iPhone will finally launch in September. "In September, it's finally time for a new generation of smartphone to go on sale,” the carrier told subscribers in the email, according to 9to5Mac.

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A Bathroom Scale That Fits in Your Gear Bag and Your Tiny Bathroom

When was the last time you wished you had a bathroom scale that you could take with you everywhere you go. If the answer to that question is anything but never, you need to go eat a cheeseburger and get over it. But I'm not judging. Ok maybe a little. For those of us that don't want to carry a scale around with us, this one is perfect for small bathrooms. My bathroom is so small that I prop the scale against the wall behind the door. If I had this scale from ThinkGeek, I think I could leave it flat on the floor. Although it is small, it features a digital display and a maximum weight of 330 lb.

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Pennant Fever, Android Style: Two MLB Magic Number Apps Mini Review

It's that time of year for baseball fans, the race for the playoffs. This is the time when baseball fans start talking magic number. The magic number is the number of wins by the leading team, and loses by the second-place team that will secure the division for the leading team. It is an easy number to calculate, just take 163 (number of games in a season + 1) subtract wins by the leader, and losses by the second-place time, and you have it. But that involves looking up the records, and doing math.








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