Cop lets speeding G55 AMG driver go on Thanksgiving in exchange for revving engine

The holiday spirit is infectious, it seems, even for police officers. And, after watching this video, we're quite sure that the driver and passenger of the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG are thankful that the Thanksgiving spirit spread long and far enough to cover a speeding ticket in exchange for a blip of the throttle. After pulling the two men over, the unnamed police officer, who appears to be writing the ticket as he's making conversation, asks the driver what kind of car he's driving. After finding out what it is, what it's powered by and how expensive it is, he casually tells the in-car duo to slow down and drive safely...

Autoblog , Cop lets speeding G55 AMG driver go on Thanksgiving in exchange for revving engine, Cop lets speeding G55 AMG driver go on Thanksgiving in exchange for revving engine

Your headphones just became Bluetooth headphones with ClipR

Do you have a favorite set of headphones or earphones, the ones you would love to take with you everywhere, the ones that are broken in just right, not only for your musical taste but also fit fantastically. Now don't you wish those headphones or earphones were Bluetooth-enabled so you don't have to carry your music device all over the house with you or keep pulling it out of your pocket or purse. The ClipR from Muse Mini can do that for you.

The Gadgeteer , Your headphones just became Bluetooth headphones with ClipR, Your headphones just became Bluetooth headphones with ClipR

Samsung spending big on ads, but returns aren't quite as expected

Say what you will about their smartphones, tablets, and smartwatches, but one thing is for sure: Samsung doesn't skimp when it comes to marketing. Already on record as one of the biggest spenders on advertising, a recent report from Reuters delves deeper into Samsung's strategy. Has Paying big paid off. The short answer is yes, but with a caveat. The $4.3 billion spent on ads and marketing in 2012 is expected to balloon to $14 billion by the end of this year. If anything, it has helped to raise brand awareness around devices like the Samsung Galaxy S4, but huge advertising push hasn't exactly established the brand Samsung is going for.

Android Phone , Samsung spending big on ads, but returns aren't quite as expected, Samsung spending big on ads, but returns aren't quite as expected

Alcatel Idol X+ To Be Accompanied By Smart Devices?

The Alcatel Idol X+ from TCL is said to be well on its way, especially since we have spotted an alleged leaked image of it just a few days ago. Assuming that it is well on its way to being announced, chances are also pretty good that it will be accompanied by a smartwatch as well as a smart bracelet. Just how do we know about this. Apparently, the Chinese website MTKSJ does seem to have put up a teaser image of the soon-to-arrive Alcatel Idol X+ announcement, with the image above showing "1 + 1 > 2?".

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NVIDIA Shield Black Friday bundle revealed: $50 off and free carrying case (most retailers)

Well, guys. It's finally  time to reveal the details behind NVIDIA Shield's Black Friday bundle deal. Teased back on Tuesday, the Android gaming handheld will be seeing a discount of $50 off Black Friday weekend, along with additional bonus goodies depending on the retailer. Here's what you can expect:.

Android Phone , NVIDIA Shield Black Friday bundle revealed: $50 off and free carrying case (most retailers), NVIDIA Shield Black Friday bundle revealed: $50 off and free carrying case (most retailers)

2003-2004 Isuzu SUVs recalled for suspension corossion woes

Here's a brand we haven't written about in some time. Isuzu is recalling 8,816 2003 Rodeo Sports and 2003 to 2004 Rodeo and Axiom models that are registered in just about any state that uses salt on winter roads. That means Isuzu owners in states as far east as Maine, as far south as Kentucky and as far west as Minnesota will need to report in with their vehicles for repairs. This recall follows a previous corrosion-related issue for 2002 Axioms and Rodeos.
The problem, which is no doubt exacerbated by road salt, has to do with corrosion around the forward mounting point for the lower link of the rear suspension.

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HTC One max now available from Verizon

Two days after we spotted the $299.99 price tag of the HTC One max in Verizon's new Mall of America Destination Store, the phone is now on sale. To our disappointment, Verizon and HTC have not put much emphasis on the handset's release. Due to its size, the HTC One max will have limited consumer appeal, but you'd think there would be a bit more fanfare around the phone due to the overwhelming success of the Samsung Galaxy Note line. As stated before, Verizon is selling the HTC One max for $299.99 with a two year contract with a full retail price of $599.99.

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Oppo Find 7 teased in a first official photo

Oppo has posted the first official photo of its upcoming Find 7 flagship on its Weibo page. The teaser image shows just the back of the phone - but its enough to give us a better idea of what the phone would look like. The photo shows that the Find 7 will have some sort of reflective material used for its back panel and won't stick with the matte finish of the Find 5. Oppo calls it a "holographic mirror design" and promises the phone to be another Oppo classic.

Strong words, indeed, but we definitely like what we see. The edges of the glass back look to be chamfered and you can spot the metal frame surrounding the phone.

GSM Arena , Oppo Find 7 teased in a first official photo, Oppo Find 7 teased in a first official photo

IZON Wants You To View 3D LED TVs Sans 3D Glasses

When was the last time you paid a visit to the cinema to watch a 3D movie. Do you think that 3D movies will be able to grow from strength to strength, or does it need some kind of kick start such as Avatar and Gravity in order for it to resonate with the masses. Well, for those of you who enjoy 3D movies but prefer to do so in the comfort of your own home, you might be interested to see what IZON has in store for the masses when next year's CES kicks off in January.

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Angry Birds Go! In-App Purchases Rumored To Get Very Expensive

What do you think of the freemium model for mobile games. It certainly does have its advantages as you will first be able to give the game a go in terms of checking it out, whether it falls within your expectations or otherwise, and then only will you invest additional dollars to make sure that your progress in the game itself will go on smoothly. Of course, there is also the danger of spending plenty of dough in the long run compared to the one-time payment for a game itself. Rovio has decided to take the freemium route with their upcoming Angry Birds Go. kart racing title that will be out this coming December 11th.

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CyanogenMod Installer gets pulled from the Play Store at Google's request

Well, it lasted longer than we thought. It's been a little over 2 weeks since the CyanogenMod Installer officially landed on Google Play and today, Google has formally requested the Cyanogen Inc. remove the app from the Play Store. Why. According to the Google Play Support team, the application was in violation of their terms of service.

Before you freak out, Google admits that while the app is harmless (it only enables ADB and directs users to the desktop installer to complete the installation of the CyanogenMod ROM), they simply can't list an app that encourages Android users to void their handset's warranties by rooting and ROMing.

Android Phone , CyanogenMod Installer gets pulled from the Play Store at Google's request, CyanogenMod Installer gets pulled from the Play Store at Google's request

BMW i3 misses top Euro safety rating [w/videos]

The Euro NCAP just tested a recent batch of new cars including the 2014 BMW i3, and the EV Bimmer scored less-than-perfect results.

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iPhones Account For 76% Of All Smartphone Sales In Japan This October

It was recently reported that Japan is now Apple's fastest growing market. The Land of the Rising Sun is where Apple's operating profit grew in the last fiscal year, it is also the market from where Apple is getting its biggest profit margins from. Recent statistics from WSJ reveal that Apple commands 37 percent and 50 percent of the smartphone and tablet market in Japan, respectively. Figures released by Kantar World Panel reiterate Apple's dominance in Japan as 76 percent of all smartphones sold in Japan this October were accounted for by the iPhone 5c and the iPhone 5c.

Ubergizmo , iPhones Account For 76% Of All Smartphone Sales In Japan This October, iPhones Account For 76% Of All Smartphone Sales In Japan This October

Motorola Moto G now available in the US from Motorola.com starting at $179 unlocked

The Motorola Moto G was said to be making its way to the US before the end of January 2014, but Motorola decided that was a bit too long for some folks to wait. While we'll still be awaiting Verizon's version of the affordable smartphone, Motorola has no problem offering up the GSM version unlocked starting today. You can head over to Motorola.com right now and order yours for $179 for the 8GB version, and $199 for 16GB. The device will not have a SIM lock, meaning you should be able to use it on any GSM carrier you want by simply swapping SIM cards.

Android Phone , Motorola Moto G now available in the US from Motorola.com starting at $179 unlocked, Motorola Moto G now available in the US from Motorola.com starting at $179 unlocked

iPhone 5c Reportedly Outselling Galaxy S4 In India

There have been a lot of rumors about the iPhone 5c's performance in various markets around the world. Prior to its release, it was believed that the low cost smartphone would do particularly well in markets such as China and India. However, that didn't turn out to be true, because the iPhone 5c didn't turn out to be as low cost as everyone thought it might be. As a result, iPhone 5c sales in those particular markets lagged behind the iPhone 5s, which was an instant hit around the world.

Ubergizmo , iPhone 5c Reportedly Outselling Galaxy S4 In India, iPhone 5c Reportedly Outselling Galaxy S4 In India

Gilles blames slow Viper sales on poor dealer ordering, says order books are full

Since it hit the market with a bang, the SRT Viper has mainly soldiered on making nothing more than a whimper. Demand for the reborn, V10-powered rocket has struggled, although SRT boss Ralph Gilles remains committed to the slinky serpent, according to a report from Wards. "The plant is booked solid. We actually have several hundred units outstanding we still have to build," Gilles told Wards.

Autoblog , Gilles blames slow Viper sales on poor dealer ordering, says order books are full, Gilles blames slow Viper sales on poor dealer ordering, says order books are full

White Verizon Motorola Droid Ultra Spotted In Leaked Press Images

One of Motorola's latest Droid Android smartphones, the Droid Ultra, was made available for sale in mid-August, and at the time, it was only made available in black. It looks like that will soon change as @evleaks has discovered what looks to be press renders of the Motorola Droid Ultra in white. The Motorola Droid Ultra was originally made exclusive on Verizon Wireless, and according to the press renders, the white version of the device will continue this exclusivity as a Verizon logo can be seen located at the bottom region of the rear of the phone.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Play edition gets Android 4.4

Samsung has started pushing out the Android 4.4 KitKat update for the Galaxy S4 Google Play edition. The update comes right after HTC pushed out the KitKat update for the HTC One Google Play edition. One of the reasons for getting these Google Play edition devices was the promise of getting Android updates on time, along with the Nexus devices and so far they have been pretty close to keeping that promise.

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Google Releases Trio Of Nexus 5 Ads

It wasn't too long ago that Google announced the Nexus 5 and while for the most part the handset appeared to share similar hardware to the LG G2, one of the things that unfortunately did not bring over was the LG G2's camera, which based on our reviews proved to be surprisingly good. That's not to say that the Nexus 5's camera is bad, it's just not what some would consider to be the best. Google seems to think otherwise and has since released a trio of videos that highlight the Nexus 5's camera abilities and some of its features, such as HDR+, Photo Sphere, and Auto Awesome.

Ubergizmo , Google Releases Trio Of Nexus 5 Ads, Google Releases Trio Of Nexus 5 Ads

AT&T starts rolling out Android 4.4 KitKat update for Moto X

A few days ago Motorola and Verizon shocked everyone by rolling out the Android 4.4 update for the Moto X well ahead of every other OEM, including Google for its own Nexus devices. Now AT&T has also joined in on the KitKat bandwagon and is rolling out the elusive update to all the Moto X on its network. As with the Verizon version, there are practically no carrier specific changes within the software on the Moto X, which explains why the device has been so quick to receive the updates.

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Android 4.4 KitKat for Sony Xperia ZR under consideration

Sony was among the first manufacturers to reveal its plans to launch Android 4.4 KitKat upgrade for its phones. The first wave of devices includes the Xperia Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia Z Ultra, Xperia Z1 and the Xperia Tablet Z. Now, Sony has hinted in its support pages that the Xperia SP will be getting the update, as well as revealed the devices that are currently "under investigation". The phones in question are the Sony Xperia T, Xperia TX, Xperia V as well as the Xperia ZR.

GSM Arena , Android 4.4 KitKat for Sony Xperia ZR under consideration, Android 4.4 KitKat for Sony Xperia ZR under consideration

Shelby GT name returns for 2014 Mustang with up to 624 hp

Earlier in the year, Shelby American unveiled the 1,200-horsepower Shelby 1000 wearing a price tag of $154,995. Now, the Las Vegas-based company is looking to meet the needs of budget-minded performance enthusiasts with the rebirth of the Shelby GT, which made its debut at the LA Auto Show. "Budget-minded" is obviously very relative here, but the three levels of upgrades available on the 2014 Shelby GT do represent decent bang for the buck.

Autoblog , Shelby GT name returns for 2014 Mustang with up to 624 hp, Shelby GT name returns for 2014 Mustang with up to 624 hp

MetroPCS launches the Samsung Galaxy Mega November 25th

MetroPCS has just announced that they're carrying one of Samsung's biggest phones, and no, we're not talking in terms of hype. We're talking about the Samsung Galaxy Mega, a 6.3-inch HD device that's packing a 1.7GHz dual-core processor. That'll be joined by an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 1.9 megapixel front camera, a 3,200mAh battery, 4G LTE radios (you'll be sharing the network T-Mobile customers use) and more. The phone can be had as low as $349.99 outright, though that price tag will only be awarded after a promotional $100 price drop and a $50 mail-in rebate.

Android Phone , MetroPCS launches the Samsung Galaxy Mega November 25th, MetroPCS launches the Samsung Galaxy Mega November 25th

2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is a 911 Turbo for the family man

In the event that the Porsche Panamera Turbo's 520 horsepower and 189-mile-per-hour top speed aren't enough to sate the appetite of the speed freak, Porsche has just given the auto show debut to the faster, more powerful Panamera Turbo S. With 570 horsepower being pumped from a 4.8-liter, twin-turbocharged V8, the Panamera Turbo S promises even faster acceleration, hitting 60 mph in 3.6 seconds, a 0.3-second improvement over the standard Turbo. The top speed, meanwhile, climbs to 192 mph, which is kind of ridiculous for a car with four doors and a trunk.

Autoblog , 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is a 911 Turbo for the family man, 2014 Porsche Panamera Turbo S is a 911 Turbo for the family man

Nexus 5 and 7 make it to the Play Store in India and Hong Kong

LG Nexus 5 and ASUS Nexus 7 (2013) are now available to purchase directly from the Google Play Store in India and Hong Kong. The word from Google about the availability arrived on the official Nexus account in Google+. In India, the 16 and 32GB versions of the Nexus 5 are priced at Rs 28,999 and Rs 32,999 respectively. The Nexus 7 on the other hand, costs Rs 20,999 for the 16GB version and Rs 23,999 for a device with 32GB of built-in memory. The LTE Nexus 7 is available for Rs 27,999 with 32GB built-in.

In India, the Nexus 5 and the 32GB Nexus 7 will ship immediately, while the 16GB tablet will be available after November 26.

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Deal of the Day - HP ENVY 17t-j100 Leap Motion 4th-gen Core i7 Quad Edition laptop

LogicBuy's Deal for Thursday is the configurable 17.3″ HP ENVY 17t-j100 Leap Motion Quad Edition laptop, starting at $849.99.  Features:. Intel 4th-gen Core i7-4702MQ 2.2GHz Quad-core8GB RAM1TB hard drive, 8X DVD +/-RW, card reader17.3″ 1600 X 900 HD+ BrightView LED-backlit LCDIntel HD 4600 graphics802.11n WiFiWebcam and mic, Beats AudioFour USB 3.0 ports, HDMIWindows 8.12-year warranty.
$1049.99 – $100 savings – $100 coupon code = $849.99

This deal expires November 23, 2013 or sooner.

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2014 Acura RLX gets trick hybrid all-wheel drive system for LA

Acura has endured a year of mixed reviews and middling sales for its new RLX flagship. Meanwhile, the Japanese automaker has been readying what may be the very best version of the car for its debut. Now the wait is almost over, as Acura will show its 2014 RLX Sport Hybrid SH-AWD at this year's LA Auto Show. When it comes to dealerships in the spring of 2014, the RLX Hybrid will be the most powerful production car Acura has ever sold.


Autoblog , 2014 Acura RLX gets trick hybrid all-wheel drive system for LA, 2014 Acura RLX gets trick hybrid all-wheel drive system for LA

LG "Glasstic" trademark hints toward Google Glass-esque wearable

Smart glasses are still a fairly new concept, so not a ton of companies have thrown their hat into the game just yet. A lot of them are thinking about it, though — especially after Google decided it wanted to make this thing mainstream. Korea-based LG seems to be working on their own smart glasses, with a new trademark being filed for a product called “Glasstic.”. Filed November 14th, the trademark specifically mentions that it could be used for areas of mobile phones and spectacles, as well as clocks.

Android Phone , LG "Glasstic" trademark hints toward Google Glass-esque wearable, LG "Glasstic" trademark hints toward Google Glass-esque wearable

ZTE Nubia Z5S And Nubia Z5S Mini Announced

Do you think that the trend of naming a particular device with the "mini" suffix would work in the long run. Why not just call it by a totally new name to depict a divergence in the line-up of products. Ah well, maybe that is why I did not take up any kind of marketing course when I was at college. Well, the folks over at ZTE has just officially announced the ZTE Nubia Z5S and the ZTE Nubia Z5S Mini smartphones.
I would suppose that these new additions will see ZTE aiming to improve upon their positioning in the global smartphone market.

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International Samsung Galaxy Note 2 Android 4.3 rollout begins

Yesterday, a new test build for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2′s Android 4.3 upgrade leaked, giving folks a chance to flash the goodness ahead of an official rollout. We weren't sure if this firmware would be considered final, but Samsung decided to answer that question for us no more than a day later. SamMobile is reporting that Android 4.3 rollouts have started for the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 GT-N7100 and GT-N7105. These are the unlocked, international models of the devices, with the latter being the version outfitted with 4G LTE radios.

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China's Nubia offers Android phone with Snapdragon 800 and 16GB storage for $330

There's also a Z5S LTE that supports both FD-LTE Band 3 plus China's TD-LTE Band 38x40. Additionally, its main camera is enhanced with an f/2.0 aperture with optical image stabilization, and voice calls should be clearer on the other end courtesy of the three microphones for noise cancellation. This model starts from CN¥3,456 (about US$570) with 32GB storage, but if you don't mind using 3G only then the Z5S starts from just CN¥1,999 (about US$330) for the 16GB version.

Engadget , China's Nubia offers Android phone with Snapdragon 800 and 16GB storage for $330, China's Nubia offers Android phone with Snapdragon 800 and 16GB storage for $330

Dubai fire brigade gets Corvette Stingray

Because Dubai is a rather silly land, today we bring you this - a 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that's just joined the Dubai Fire Brigade. Courtesy of our friends at Drive Arabia, we wouldn't expect to see this at the scene of many actual fires. Instead, this is more or less a publicity stunt on wheels, meant to draw attention to the Fire Brigade at local events and car shows. Aside from the lightbar, it looks mostly like a stock C7 Stingray.

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SilverRail Acquires IPTIS, Creating the First Global Rail Search and Transaction Platform

November 19, 2013 – SilverRail Technologies, the developer of the first global transaction platform specialising in passenger rail, has acquired Jeppesen’s Journey Planning business and Integrated Public Transport Information System (IPTIS) solution. IPTIS is the leading rail search and journey planning tool in the UK market. The new SilverRail group will create an industry-first platform for travellers to plan and book complex rail trips, for example London to Madrid, in a single purchase.

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EnterpriseDB Releases New Products to Support More Mission-Critical Enterprise Demands

New product releases boost database performance, ease management with more customisable tools and expand High Availability support with automated failover managerLondon, UK – November 19, 2013 – EnterpriseDB (EDB), the leading worldwide provider of enterprise-class Postgres products and Oracle database compatibility solutions, today announced new versions of its flagship database and enterprise-class management console – Postgres Plus Advanced Server 9.3 and Postgres Enterprise Manager 4.0, respectively.

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Samsung Sport Trademark Filed, Possible Fitness Accessory

Samsung has recently filed for a trademark at the USPTO for a product named the "Samsung Sport". While such a device has yet to be actually unveiled or announced by Samsung, it's safe to assume that the Samsung Sport might be some kind of fitness accessory that can be worn on the user while they perform their workouts. This is not the first time Samsung has entered the fitness industry or the wearable computing industry as they had previously released some health-related features with the Samsung Galaxy S3, like the S Health app.

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Bond From Kwamecorp Could Offer Physical Touch In Long Distance Relationships

I would say that all of our senses are equally precious, and one should never underestimate the healing power of touch. In fact, being separated from your loved one is difficult enough to go through, even more so when it involves a long distance relationship, never mind that one is still able to call, text, and hold video conversations – there is something about a human touch that makes everything different. Will technology be able to help us bridge this gap. Perhaps, as Kwamecorp has come up with this new Bond system.

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Verizon Begins Soak Test Process For Moto X Android 4.4 Update [Rumor]

Most Moto X customers are likely waiting patiently for Android 4.4 KitKat update to drop. Google has already released the update for its Nexus devices, whereas other OEMs are expected to follow suit soon. Given Motorola's relationship with Google, its wholly owned by the latter, one might expect Motorola's recent devices to receive the update sooner rather than later. While it has already been said that Android 4.4 for Moto X is going to be released in the coming weeks, it seems that Verizon tends to push out the update within a few weeks as well. Apparently Big Red has started soak test process for Android 4.4 Moto X update.

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Latest Verizon Moto X soak test confirmed to be for Android 4.4 KitKat; here are the full release notes

Last week, Motorola started notifying users about a new soak test for an upgrade that would be headed to handsets shortly. There was no indication as to what this upgrade could be, with the big camera fixing update having already been issued to folks across many different carriers. Well, we finally have a pretty good idea of what it is — it's KitKat. The latest information from Motorola's feedback forums confirm as much.

Android Phone , Latest Verizon Moto X soak test confirmed to be for Android 4.4 KitKat; here are the full release notes, Latest Verizon Moto X soak test confirmed to be for Android 4.4 KitKat; here are the full release notes

Samsung Reportedly Gearing Up To Ship 100 Million Tablets Next Year

Samsung has built its unquestionable lead in the global smartphone market in just a few years, so what's the next frontier for the Korean conglomerate. Tablets seem like a good bet, as its not exactly as strong there as it is in the smartphone business. It has already been rumored that Samsung will focus a lot more on tablets in 2014, while continuing to do what it does best for its smartphones. The latest from a Korean publication suggests that Samsung is gearing up to ship as many as 100 million tablets next year. Even as it stands though, Samsung's tablets dominate Android tablets manufactured by other companies purely in terms of sale.

Ubergizmo , Samsung Reportedly Gearing Up To Ship 100 Million Tablets Next Year, Samsung Reportedly Gearing Up To Ship 100 Million Tablets Next Year

Samsung To Begin Mass Producing High Resolution 560ppi Displays

Earlier this month, we heard reports that Samsung was planning on launching phones in 2014x2015 that would feature high resolution displays, supposedly that of the 4K UHD variety. Well it turns out that Samsung's plan could be on track and still on schedule as new reports have surfaced suggesting that the South Korean tech giant could be getting ready to mass produce their high resolution displays, and that the Samsung Galaxy S5 could possibly be the first smartphone from Samsung, and probably first amongst everyone else, to sport a display that could feature pixel density as high as 560ppi.

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Cheaper Entertainment-only Xbox One Rumored To Be On Its Way

The Microsoft Xbox One will be seeing a launch in a few days' time, and while the console was designed for gaming in mind, the console does support Blu-ray and other entertainment features, which is a way for gamers to take a break from gaming and catch up on some shows and movies. In a way buying the PS4 or Xbox One would be like getting a gaming console and a home entertainment unit at the same time. However it seems that according to Paul Thurrott who has a pretty good reputation when it comes to insider information regarding Microsoft, he claims that Microsoft could be getting ready for launch an entertainment-only Xbox One console.

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iPad Mini With Retina Display Found To Display Less Colors Than iPad Air

Are you planning on picking up the iPad min with Retina display. We heard the device might have some image retention problems, and now according to a review by AnandTech, it has been discovered that while the iPad mini's display might be sharper and have a higher pixel density compared to the iPad Air, it sacrifices a bit of color in the process. Based on their review, it has been found that the iPad mini with Retina display actually shows fewer colors compared to its larger sibling, the iPad Air, and this is definitely something worth taking into consideration if you were planning on getting the tablet.

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Fallout 4 Trademarked In Europe By Bethesda

As last week came to a close, we brought you word that Bethesda had already launched a teaser website, leading many to believe that Fallout 4 is imminent. The Fallout series had proven themselves to be extremely popular among gamers, leaving an open ended way for you to "build" your character in the way you like it, offering a way to complete the game in a myriad of ways.

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Toshiba Satellite C55-A5302 15.6-Inch Laptop

Planning on replacing your old laptop with a new one anytime soon. I recommend you to take a look at this Toshiba Satellite C55-A5302 over at BestBuy. Priced at just $329.99, the system is packed with a 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 LED-backlit display, a 2.40GHz Intel Pentium 2020M processor, an Intel HD Graphics, a 6GB DDR3 RAM, a 500GB hard drive, an HD webcam, a DVD Super Multi Drive, a multi-card reader, WiFi, a 6-cell battery and runs on Windows 8 64-bit OS.

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Gran Turismo 6 will use GPS to recreate your morning commute as a course

Perhaps one of the most highly anticipated features in Polyphony's upcoming installment of the Gran Turismo franchise is its track creator. We played around with a version of this in GT5, and while it was quite cool, it did leave something to be desired. It's safe to say the track creator in Gran Turismo 6 will be far more versatile. At some point after the game's launch, players will be able to download a GPS-enabled app to their smartphones. Turn it on while on your choice of road, and the app tracks elevation and GPS coordinates to create a replica of the road in the game.

Autoblog , Gran Turismo 6 will use GPS to recreate your morning commute as a course, Gran Turismo 6 will use GPS to recreate your morning commute as a course

HTC One Google Play Edition Android 4.4 Update Might Be Released Soon

Android enthusiasts around the world wait patiently for the latest firmware update to be rolled out for their devices. Google has already released Android 4.4 KitKat for its Nexus devices, the next in line are the Google Play Edition variants of the HTC One and the Galaxy S4. Google Play Edition handsets receive the update directly from Google, just like Nexus devices. HTC has announced via Twitter that it has delivered the KitKat update code to Google for the Google Play Edition HTC One. The timing of KitKat's roll out will now be “determined by Google.”.

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Octa-core Ascend P6S confirmed by Huawei president

The Huawei Ascend P6 is not only one of the slimmest, but also among the best looking smartphones around. It is also a pretty decent smartphone with the only part of its hardware that wasnÂ't quite impressive being the chipset, which tended to deliver more heat that actual processing power. The Chinese manufacturer has obviously acknowledged that as itÂ's now preparing to release an upgraded version of the smartphone featuring a new chipset with an octa-core CPU.

GSM Arena , Octa-core Ascend P6S confirmed by Huawei president, Octa-core Ascend P6S confirmed by Huawei president

Nest Learning Thermostat Receives A Major Update

A couple of years ago, the Nest Learning Thermostat was officially announced to much fanfare. Well, we are pleased to report that the Nest Learning Thermostat is still alive and kicking today, and not only that, it is also on the receiving end of an update for its app that runs on the Android mobile operating system. The release of this particular update is to add extra support for the Nest Protect smoke and carbon monoxide detector. For instance, the Protect will now be able to work with the Android app by offering status checks for sensors as well as multiple units in your connected home.

Ubergizmo , Nest Learning Thermostat Receives A Major Update, Nest Learning Thermostat Receives A Major Update

New leak says HTC M8 will launch with KitKat, again points to 5-inch display and Snapdragon 800

We don't know much about the rumored followup to the HTC One, but the details are slowly starting to come together. Initial leaks have said the phone will feature a Snapdragon 800 CPU and a display measuring between 5 and 5.2 inches. The latter spec has been narrowed slightly thanks to @evleaks, who today tipped that the handset, known for now as the HTC M8, will feature a 5-inch, 1080p display. The presence of a Snapdragon 800 was again mentioned, and it is said the device will ship with Android 4.4 KitKat. The presence of Google's latest version of Android doesn't come as much of a surprise.

Android Phone , New leak says HTC M8 will launch with KitKat, again points to 5-inch display and Snapdragon 800

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Google Offers High Resolution Map That Depicts Global Deforestation

Google has a heart for the environment by working alongside a bunch of researchers from the University of Maryland, NASA and the USGS. This collaborative effort would see the first high-resolution map of global deforestation being brought to life with the use of their very own Google Earth Engine.

Ubergizmo , Google Offers High Resolution Map That Depicts Global Deforestation, Google Offers High Resolution Map That Depicts Global Deforestation

Samsung said to launch a device with wraparound screen next year

According to a report released by Bloomberg, Samsung has plans to release a smartphone with wraparound display at some point next year. The new screen tech will allow users to look up messages or stocks from an angle. The upcoming device is said to use updated version of proprietary Samsung technology called Youm. It was showcased during CES this year, and is currently featured in the Samsung Galaxy Round.

Speculation points that the new three-sided display can be seen in ether a Galaxy S, or a Galaxy Note device.

GSM Arena , Samsung said to launch a device with wraparound screen next year, Samsung said to launch a device with wraparound screen next year